Attach 01 Annex 31a. Ram Spang Base Appearance.doc

JULY 24, 2009

BASE APPEARANCE STANDARDS FOR

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

IN

KAISERSLAUTERN MILITARY COMMUNITY (KMC) & SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE

JULY 24, 2009

1 CONSTRUCTION SITE STANDARDS:

1.1 GENERAL: Construction site shall be operated and maintained according to these specifications and is subject to inspection and enforcement according to all national, state and local codes/regulations.

1.1.1 Construction area screening: All project staging areas, construction sites, and storage areas shall be securely fenced around the entire perimeter of the job site. Fencing shall be completely secured at top and bottom to prevent pedestrian access. Fences shall be screened with opaque screening material to prevent visibility of the fenced area (min 2 m in height) in areas where material storage, contractor work trailers, trash container and any debris that maybe collected as result of construction. Fences and screens shall be adequately staked and/or anchored to prevent blowing over during high wind conditions. Submit photos or samples of the screening material for approval by 86 CES/CEC, 52 CES/CEC or designated representative prior to installation.

1.1.2 Preservation of existing conditions: The contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized by 435 CES/CEV or 52 CES/CEV to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound. The contractor shall return all areas disturbed during construction to their original condition.

1.1.3 Project Sign. The contractor shall furnish a project sign on site in accordance with the attached drawing. Sign shall be four-feet tall by eight-feet wide by one-half-inch thick (or metric equivalent) grade A-C sheet of exterior-type plywood. Lettering is to be as shown on the attachment and is to be white gloss, exterior-type enamel. The sign shall be constructed of good sound materials suitable for the purpose. Lumber shall be salt treated softwood of No. 2 grade or better. Sizes shown are nominal. Screws shall be of commercial quality and of sizes shown. The sign and posts shall be given one prime coat and two finish coats of gloss exterior-type enamel paint, Brown (PR Color # 5, Highway Brown, Paint ISCC-NBS Color Designation 56 String Brown). All lettering shall be white (U.S. Federal Standard 595a, color # 278575 Semigloss, # 17875 gloss, ink: PMS white). The sign shall be erected at the designated location and shall be maintained in good condition by the contractor until completion of the contract. The sign shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the site upon final inspection and acceptance of the facility. Contractor identification and logo shall be allowed only on this sign and no where else on the exterior of the job site. This means that no signs can hang from fencing or other structures.

2.2

OFFICE TRAILERS AND STORAGE UNITS:

2.2.1 Office Trailer: The Contractor shall request 86 CES/CEC or 52 CES/CEC approval for siting and placing an office trailer at the project location. Any office trailer shall be no more than 10’ x 32’ in size, provided with a skirt on all sides, in like new condition, and painted Caporal Bison 15 or an equivalent color of similar tone approved by 86 CES/CEC or 52 CES/CEC, if it is not obscured and hidden by the opaque fencing material. Office trailers in need of painting and / or repairs or that are in an unsightly condition will not be allowed at the project site. A nameplate shall be displayed on the exterior of all trailers which lists the name of the contractor’s company, contractor’s point(s) of contact (POC) and telephone number where he/she can be reached, contract number, project number and title, and the date trailer was placed at the job site.

2.2.2 Storage Units: The Contractor shall not bring any storage units, CONEX boxes, or dumpsters to the job site without 86 CES/CEC or 52 CES/CEC approval. Contractor shall display a nameplate on the exterior of all storage units with the name of the contractor’s company, the contractor’s point(s) of contact (POC) and telephone number where he / she can be reached, contract number, project number and title, and the date the unit was placed on site.

2.3

ON-SITE STORAGE:

Storage of materials at the work site is at the contractor’s risk. Any fencing or utility hookups required are the responsibility of the contractor. Contractor fencing shall be neat, plumb, level, and tightly constructed. The storage and work areas shall be kept orderly and the grass within the fenced area or adjacent to the buildings, and ten meters beyond either or both, shall never exceed 10 cm in height. Any building or storage shed brought on base shall be like new. Contractor shall vacate and restore to original condition storage areas at individual construction sites prior to final inspection. Availability and size of material lay down area shall be restricted as noted on the contract documents or as approved by 86 CES/CEC or 52 CES/CEC. The Contractor shall consolidate all bulk and/or large quantities of materials at the construction site in area(s) approved by the 86 CES/CEC or 52 CES/CEC. All such items shall be stored neatly grouped together. Bulky or unsightly construction materials, construction equipment, and tanks shall not be delivered to or stored on the construction site for any period longer than seven calendar days prior to installation or use. The Contractor shall store all supplies and equipment on project site so as to preclude theft or damage. Protection and security for materials and equipment on site is the sole responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall not use any area(s) for material or equipment storage that has not been approved by the 86 CES/CEC or 52 CES/CEC, or his/her designated representative.

2.4 PARKING:

Contractor or Contractor’s employees, including subcontractors, shall obey all traffic laws on installation. The contractor shall park all vehicles only in legally designated locations, or within the fenceline of the construction site..

2.5

HOUSEKEEPING AND SITE CLEANUP:

The Contractor shall perform normal housekeeping functions inside and outside contractor facilities. Such functions include grounds maintenance, sweeping, mopping, dusting, disposal of accumulated waste materials and rubbish and other operations necessary to present a neat appearance at all times. All rubbish and waste materials shall be removed daily and shall be placed in contractor furnished containers. During construction, the Contractor shall maintain all areas in a neat and orderly manner. Contractor shall clean the construction site and/or structure of all construction trash, trash generated by employees, debris, demolished building materials, combustible waste material, and/or dust daily or more frequently as necessary for safe operations. During the laying of asphalt roads, streets and/or parking surfaces, areas soiled by residual asphalt shall be cleaned daily. The Contractor shall treat with lime entrances and exits to asphalt work site at his/her own expense. Contractor shall ensure all light or moderate weight debris at the construction site is properly secured in waste receptacles so that it does not blow to another area or onto the airfield.

2.6

ACCESS ROUTES:

The contractor shall provide a haul route plan for approval by 86 CES/CEC or 52 CES/CEC.

2.7

TRUCKING AND ROADS:

Trucks loaded with loose material that can create a dust, debris or falling hazard shall be secured and covered. Fasten suitable cover, such as tarpaulin, over the load before entering surrounding streets. The Contractor is solely responsible for spillage from his/her vehicles and such spillage shall be cleaned up immediately. For the duration of this contract and on a daily basis, the Contractor shall remove from all base roads and/or streets asphalt, mud, soil, rocks, trash, and debris that result from his/her construction operation on base. All roads and/or streets affected shall be cleaned before close of business on the particular day affected. In the case of asphalt, roads will be cleaned and/or treated with lime immediately.

2.8 NOISE CONTROL:

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable country, local, and installation laws, ordinances, and regulations relative to noise control, to include applicable quiet hour’s exclusive to Ramstein Air Base.

2.9 EXCAVATIONS:

Every trench/excavation shall be returned to its original condition within five (5) days of the original excavation. Contractor shall phase trenching and excavation operations in order to comply. At minimum, Contractor shall restore the site to pre-excavation conditions.

2.10 LAWN MAINTENANCE:

Grassy areas disturbed by any type of construction work including storage, equipment staging, and material delivery areas shall be sodded. Contractor shall be responsible for the successful growth and maintenance of all sodded areas under this contract for a period of thirty (30) days or three mowings after final acceptance of the work. All grass, shrubbery, and ornamental plants fenced by the construction site shall be maintained to base standards by the contractor.

3.

SAFETY:

3.1 SAFETY BARRIERS AND SIGNS: Contractor shall provide barricades, traffic control signs and construction safety signs that meet installation standards and comply with German and US traffic laws. Actual location, size and final arrangement of these items shall be discussed and approved by the 86 CES/CEC or 52 CES/CEC prior to installation. Such approved items shall be of uniform size, design and color. All cones, barricades, warning lights, temporary signs and protective devices shall conform to the current requirements of the STVO, Strassenverkehrs - Ordnung or the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD) and the US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1.

4.

FINAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE SITE STANDARDS:

4.1 LAWN ESTABLISHMENT: Within seven (7) workdays of actual completion of work at contract site, the Contractor shall prepare the surrounding site for sodding as provided in contract specifications. Contractor shall restore the site to a condition and appearance equal to or better than existing before the work occurred. Such restoration work will not be considered complete until approved by the 86 CES/CEC or 52 CES/CEC or designated representative. Additionally, no seeding shall be authorized for lawn establishment, whether new, or for restoration purposes.

4.2 CONSTRUCTION SITE RESTORATION: All Contractor owned items such as, but not limited to, stakes, traffic/safety cones, barriers, warning tape, erosion control fences, that are erected during construction, shall be removed entirely after completion of project and within five (5) days of Government acceptance of the project site. The contractor, at his own expense, shall return to the site to remove any items left at or near the project site after this time period. All trailers, equipment/storage units, residual construction materials shall be removed also within five (5) days of Government acceptance of the project site.

ATTACHMENT

PROJECT SIGN

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1.2 SAMPLE CONSTRUCTION SIGN FOR RAMSTEIN PROJECTS

SCHEDULE

LETTER

1.2.1 SPACE HEIGHT LINE

DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT STROKE

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3”

US AIR FORCE PROJECT

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3/16”

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

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CONTRACTOR/LBB/ETC.

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5”

PROJECT NAME

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PROJECT NAME CON’T

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1/2'”

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GENERAL CONTRACTOR/A-E

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1”

GENERAL CONTRACTOR/A-E

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PLANNED COMPLETION DATE

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U.S. AIR FORCE

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

CONTRACTOR/LBB/USACE, ETC.

PROJECT NAME

PROJECT NAME CON’T (IF NECESSARY)

GENERAL CONTRACTOR ARCHITECT-ENGINEER

CONTRACTOR NAME HERE ENGINEER NAME HERE

PLANNED COMPLETION DATE:

Solicitation FA5613-08-R-0001-0002

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