ASHE_16-1038_Technical_Specifications_100_EN_REV.pdf

U.S. AIR FORCE

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FIGHTER WING

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CES/CENM

AVIANO AIR BASE, ITALY

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS R1

PROJECT ASHE 16-1038

EIC - RENOVATE FAC.1335 FOR 606 ACS BED DOWN

AREA F, AVIANO AB, ITALY.

PROJECT : ASHE 16-1038

SUBMITTAL 100%

SUBMITTAL DATE : AUGUST 16

Project :

Location :

Project Phase:

Date:

PROJECT ASHE 16-1038

AREA F, AVIANO AB, ITALY.

100% FINAL

AUGUST 16

“HAVING REVIEWED THE DEFINITIVE AND DETAILED PROJECT ASHE 15-1039 PERTAINING TO EIC - RENOVATE FAC.1342 FOR 606 ACS BED

DOWN, AREA F AVIANO AIR BASE, I DECLARE THAT I HAVE ACCERTAINED THAT THE STRUCTURES AND THE TECHNOLOGICAL SYSTEMS

INCLUDED THEREIN COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABILE ITALIAN NORMS.

DATE: AUG 2016

SIGNATURE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

AC1 - 1 SCOPE OF PROJECT 3

AC1 - 2 PROJECTLOCATION 4

AC1 - 3 SUBMITTAL OF MATERIALS 4

AC1 - 4 CONSTRUCTION AREA SCREENING 4

AC1 - 5 PROJECT SIGN 5

AC1 - 6 JOB SITE MOBILIZATION 6

AC1 - 7 SAFETY 7

AC1 - 8 HAZMAT/HAZWASTE HOUSEKEEPING 7

AC1 - 9 PRESERVATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS 8

AC1 - 10 WORK SITE CONDITIONS 8

AC1 - 11 AIRFIELD SAFETY TRAINING 9

AC1 - 12 PARKING 9

AC1 - 13 ACCESS ROUTES 10

AC1 - 14 TRUCKING AND ROADS 10

AC1 - 15 NOISE CONTROL 10

AC1 - 16 EXCAVATIONS 10

AC1 - 17 LAWN MAINTENANCE 10

AC1 - 18 LAWN ESTABLISHMENT 11

AC1 - 19 CONSTRUCTION SITE RESTORATION 11

AC1 - 20 PROCEDURES AND WORK PHASES 11

AC1 - 21 SALVAGEABLE MATERIALS 11

AC1 - 22 CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS 12

AC1 - 23 ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS 14

AC1 - 24 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 14

AC1 - 25 REVISED MASTER SPECIFICATIONS 14

AC1 - 26 ADDITIONAL NORMS AND STANDARDS 14

AC1 - 27 FINAL ACCEPTANCE TEST, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS 15

AC1 - 28 WARRANTY TAGS 17

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AC1 - 1 SCOPE OF PROJECT

The Scope of this project is to support the relocation of the 606th Air Control Squadron. Renovations of bldg. 1335 is required as part of the 606 ACS move from Spangdahlem AB, Germany to Aviano AB, Italy in accordance with the European Infrastructure Consolidation, and USAFE PPlan 5135-15.

The project wants to adequate the facility n.1335 to the 606th ACS bed down, with but not limited to the following works:

− Add extra toilets in the male bathroom 3 urinals and 2 toilets 1 shower according to attached draft, add eyewash stations.

− Interior painting.

− Fix flooring replacing carpet with tiles.

− Provide building facades doors with code lock.

− Project shall include cleaning of air ductworks.

− Complete revision of the AHUs cleaning filters and batteries.

− Emergency power shut-off switch.

− Energy saving.

− Exit sign LED, Exterior LED, Occupancy sensor.

− Provide emergency lighting system, way of egress lighting compliant.

List of works items will be divided in Part. A - NEW WORKS and Part B – REPAIR WORKS.

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AC1 - 2 PROJECTLOCATION

AC1 - 3 SUBMITTAL OF MATERIALS

In accordance with Paragraph 2.5 of the technical specification No. 01100/R, entitled “GENERAL

CONDITIONS” of the Master Specifications, the materials listed in AF Form 66 shall be submitted as required by the time schedule indicated, for the approval by the Contracting Officer’s Technical

Representative. The Contractor shall provide, for all the materials that will be furnished and installed, a written certification, completed with catalog data from which shall be clear the total absence of toxic-noxious materials. The number of copies will be as required on AF Form 66.

AC1 - 4 CONSTRUCTION AREA SCREENING

All construction sites and material storage areas shall be securely fenced around the entire perimeter within an area defined by the Contracting Officer’s (C.O.) Technical Representative. Bilingual signs, "VIETATO L'INGRESSO - LAVORI IN CORSO / WORK AREA - NO ENTRY" shall be placed at the work area entry and along each side of the fencing. Fence type, height, and screening color should also be specified by

ASHE 16-1038_AC1_100%EN.docx 5 the Base Civil Engineering (BCE). Fencing shall be completely secured at top and bottom to prevent access.

Fences shall be screened with opaque screening material to prevent visibility inside the fenced area.

Fences and screens shall be adequately staked and/or anchored to prevent blowing over during high wind conditions. Contractor shall not start installation of area screening until approved, in writing, by Contracting

Officer (C.O.). Contractor shall submit photos or samples of the screening material for approval by C.O..

The Contractor shall replace or repair in a timely manner, as determined by C.O., all fences and screening sections that have damage or develop unsightly rips or holes. It is strictly forbidden to install advertisement signs and/or logos including contractor’s along the construction site fence. At the end of the work or when exterior work requires it, temporary fencing shall be removed. Night warning lights shall be installed to illuminate the work area, from sunset to dawn.

AC1 - 5 PROJECT SIGN

The Contractor shall furnish a project sign on site in accordance with Section 01101/R. The sign shall be made of a durable material and maintained in good condition. Lettering is to be white gloss, exterior-type enamel. The sign and posts shall be given one prime coat and two finish coats of dark brown gloss exterior enamel paint. 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 nowhere else on the exterior of the job site, with the exception of company vehicles. There should be no signs for the purpose of advertising anywhere on the site. Contractors shall submit sign proposal to BCE for approval.

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AC1 - 6 JOB SITE MOBILIZATION

The Contractor shall submit a proposal to C.O. diagramming their construction site and all material storage areas in locations separate from a construction site. The Contractor shall submit this plan 14 calendar days

ASHE 16-1038_AC1_100%EN.docx 7 prior to the start of construction. Material mobilization and construction execution cannot begin until the plan has been approved by the base. Jobsite utility connections are the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be coordinated through BCE. Temporary overhead utility runs are prohibited. Contractor shall include a plan for supplying required utilities to their site in their proposal.

AC1 - 7 SAFETY

Contractor shall provide barricades, traffic control signs and construction safety signs that meet installation standards and comply with all applicable laws. Actual location, size and final arrangement of these items shall be discussed and approved by the C.O. 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 host nation requirements (D.M. 81/08) and other applicable norms.

AC1 - 8 HAZMAT/HAZWASTE HOUSEKEEPING

Prior to bringing any hazardous material onto the base, the Contractor must contact BCE to coordinate the storage and handling of all hazardous materials. Contractor is responsible for complying with all applicable environmental regulations and laws pertaining to the storage, handling, and transportation of hazardous materials and hazardous waste.

a. Hazardous materials: The Contractor shall identify all hazardous materials required for completion of the project.

b. Material Safety Data Sheets: The Contractor shall furnish English language versions of the

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) of hazardous materials, chemical, toxic, and noxious, that will be used in the construction work, to 31 st

CES/CEAV for approval and coordination through SEG and

SGPB. The Contracting Officer will provide sample of the MSDS form to the Contractor.

c. Hazardous Waste Management Plan: The Contractor shall provide an hazardous waste management plan.

d. Chemicals Materials: The Contractor shall ensure that hazardous materials utilized during construction do not contain any chemicals listed as EPA 17 toxins. A list of the EPA 17 toxins con be obtained from the 31 st

CES/CEAV office.

e. Liquid, flammable or toxic substances: Any liquid, flammable, or any other toxic substances that are required for the execution of the works, shall be kept in properly labeled, special containers.

Relative data (quantity, characteristics and location) shall be transmitted to 31 st

CES/CEF or 31 st

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CES/CEAV.

f. Asbestos Containing Materials: Asbestos containing materials will be encountered during demolition work. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to handle and dispose asbestos containing materials in the appropriate manner, as prescribed by Italian Law, governing the handling of such materials, and to provide all required documentation and related coordination to obtain the necessary authorizations. Removal, handling and disposal of asbestos containing materials shall be in compliance with Section 13281 of this contract document.

AC1 - 9 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 C.O. 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 before final acceptance by the base.

AC1 - 10 WORK SITE CONDITIONS

The work areas shall be made available to the Contractor as follows:

a. Work areas: The areas where the works will be performed requires special access procedures, therefore the Contractor shall strictly comply with the Contracting Officer’s instructions. Delays may happen when the Contractor will enter the restricted areas due to military operations or exercises. In this case the unproductive time will not be at the expense of the USA Government.

b. Administrative Containers: Containers required on site for administrative reasons (office space, conference space, break room) must be in like new condition and painted a color which coordinates with the base architectural plan and is approved by C.O., unless it is hidden by the opaque fencing material. Administrative containers in need of painting and / or repairs or that are in an unsightly condition will not be allowed at the project site. A nameplate, no greater than 0.5 meters X 0.5 meters in size, shall be displayed on the exterior of all trailers which lists the name of the Contractor’s company, 24-hour Contractor’s point(s) of contact (POC) and telephone number where they can be reached.

c. Material Storage: Storage containers will be in like new condition, and painted a color which coordinates with the base architectural plan and is approved by C.O., if it is not hidden by the

ASHE 16-1038_AC1_100%EN.docx 9 opaque fencing material. 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 they can be reached. Storage of materials at the work site is at the

Contractor’s risk. The use of private security guards on a job site shall be coordinated with base

Security Forces and approved by the installation commander. The Contractor shall not use any area(s) for material or equipment storage that has not been approved by C.O.

d. Loading and Unloading of Construction Materials and Equipment: Unloading of materials will be allowed within the fenced work area. Contractor's personnel, vehicles and equipment must not obstruct access roads to other buildings. Temporary parking of vehicles, for loading or unloading materials and equipment is permitted in the proximity of the work area; unless such operations will obstruct traffic flow.

e. Housekeeping and Site Cleanup: At the end of each working day, the Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning the area surrounding the building involved in the work. Since the adjacent buildings are used every day, the Contractor shall provide that the surrounding areas are kept constantly clean and accessible, completely safe, and that the facilities are not in any way aesthetically damaged, even temporarily. Such functions include disposal of accumulated waste materials and rubbish and other operations necessary to present a neat appearance at all times.

Grass within the construction sites and material storage areas shall never exceed 10 cm in height.

All rubbish and waste materials shall be placed in Contractor furnished containers. Contractors shall ensure all light 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. During the laying of asphalt roads, streets and/or parking surfaces, areas soiled by residual asphalt shall be cleaned the same day.

AC1 - 11 AIRFIELD SAFETY TRAINING

Work site area is outside Airfield Area. Contractor shall contact the office “Airfield Management” before installing/using special tools and equipment (cranes, truck with tall arms, lifters, etc).

AC1 - 12 PARKING

Contractor or Contractor’s employees, including subcontractors, shall obey all traffic laws on installation.

The Contractor shall park all vehicles, including heavy equipment vehicles, only in unobtrusive locations within the fence line of the construction site or lay-down areas. Every effort must be made to avoid parking vehicles or heavy equipment where it can be easily observed by the public. The Contractor shall not park outside the construction zone unless approved through C.O. The Contractor shall clearly identify their vehicles through the use of company logos or signs on their vehicles.

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AC1 - 13 ACCESS ROUTES

The project site is located within a fenced area.

The Contractor shall provide a haul route plan for approval by C.O.

For road detour/closures the Contractor shall submit a written request to the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative for approval four (4) weeks prior to his scheduled starting of work.

AC1 - 14 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 their vehicles and such spillage shall be cleaned up immediately. All roads shall be maintained free of debris at all times. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring all haul routes and site access areas are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion, free from mud, debris and clutter at all times. Special consideration must be given to haul routes that cross active taxiways. No amount of debris at these locations shall be tolerated. The Contractor shall sweep these areas continuously as long as material deliveries are being made.

AC1 - 15 NOISE CONTROL

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable country, local, and installation laws, ordinances, and regulations relative to noise control, to include applicable base quiet hours.

AC1 - 16 EXCAVATIONS

Every trench/excavation shall be returned to its original condition within ten days of the original excavation; this may be extended to 30 days if approved by the BCE. Contractor shall phase trenching and excavation operations in order to comply. At minimum, Contractor shall restore the site to pre-excavation conditions. All soil stockpiles shall be hidden from view to the maximum extent possible. Prior approval by

BCE is required if soil stockpiles are to remain exposed for long periods of time. Dust control measures are the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be implemented as directed by BCE. All road cuts must be approved by BCE prior to execution.

AC1 - 17 LAWN MAINTENANCE

Grassy areas disturbed by any type of construction work including storage, equipment staging, and material delivery areas shall be sodded, or hydro-seeded, where required by BCE. Sodding, or seeding, damaged

ASHE 16-1038_AC1_100%EN.docx 11 areas should be accomplished at the earliest planting season possible. Contractor shall be responsible for the successful growth and maintenance of all sodded, or seeded, 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.

AC1 - 18 LAWN ESTABLISHMENT

Within seven (7) workdays of actual completion of work at contract site, the Contractor shall prepare all disturbed areas inside and outside of the fenced site for sodding, or hydro-seeding, 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, and the facility not accepted, until approved by BCE. Additionally, no seeding shall be authorized for lawn establishment, whether new, or for restoration purposes unless specifically authorized by C.O.

AC1 - 19 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.

AC1 - 20 PROCEDURES AND WORK PHASES

Prior to starting any work the Contractor shall submit a Work Plan for approval by the Contracting Officer.

AC1 - 21 SALVAGEABLE MATERIALS

In this contract are indicated materials and equipment to be removed, stored and subsequently reinstalled.

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to remove salvageable items with maximum care to avoid any damages; and to transport them to the storage areas as indicated by the Contracting Officer’s Technical

Representative. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to provide containers for material disposal and/or transportation of the salvageable items. All discarded materials shall be transported to an authorized public dump site by the Regional and National Regulation according to the typology of the related material. Transportation of discarded materials shall be extended, to an authorized dump site, even if the dump site is located outside the authority limits of the Aviano City Council Territory.

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AC1 - 22 CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

The following Construction Drawings complement this Technical Specification and are an integral part of the project documents:

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AC1 - 23 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The following Sections of the Master Specifications for construction projects of the Air Base in Aviano (PN), Italy, dated November 2005 and applicable modifications, shall be applicable to the present project, together with the List of Work Items to be performed:

08210 WOOD DOORS

10153 TOILET AND PARTITIONS

15050 BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

15080 INSULATION FOR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

15514 LOW PRESSURE WATER HEATING BOILERS 8UNDER 235 KW)

15601 CENTRAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT FOR AIR CONDITIONING

15901 SPACE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM

15950 HVAC TESTING/ADJUSTING/BALANCING

16783 COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION (CATV) SYSTEMS

See Paragraphs AC1 - 24 and AC1 - 25 for the other applicable specifications.

AC1 - 24 ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATION

In addition to the Norms and Specifications contained in the Master Specifications as noted in Section AC1-

23 of these Technical Specifications, the following Additional Specifications shall apply to this project:

AC1 - 25 REVISED MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

In addition to the Norms and Specifications contained in the Master Specifications as noted in Section AC1-

23 of these Technical Specifications, the following Revised Master Specifications shall apply to this project

01100/R GENERAL CONDITIONS

01101/R PROJECT SIGN

03300/R CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

04200/R MASONRY

05500/R METAL FABRICATIONS

07231/R WALL INSULATION

07600/R FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

09220/R INTERIOR PLASTER

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09250/R GYPSUM AND CEMENT BOARD

09310/R CERAMIC AND STONE COMPOSITE TILE

09685/R CARPET TILE

09900/R PAINTS AND COATINGS

13855/R ANALOG/ADDRESSABLE INTERIOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

15181/R CHILLED WATER AND HOT WATER PIPING

15720/R AIR HANDLING AND DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT

15810/R DUCTWORK AND DUCTWORK ACCESSORIES

16050/R BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

16303/R UNDERGROUND TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION LINES

16316/R SWITCHBOARDS

16402/R INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

16510/R INTERIOR LIGHTING

16530/R EXTERIOR LIGHTING

16710/R STRUCTURED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING AND PATHWAY SYSTEM

AC1 - 26 ADDITIONAL NORMS AND STANDARDS

Furthermore the works included in this project shall be in accordance, when applicable norms like Aviano

Design Guide 2011 Revision, UFGS-01 78 00, UFGS-01 78 23, NFAS 5252.236-9310, NFPA, ASTM, UL, HANDBOOKS, Norms and Standards, whose manuals and regulations are available for review at the

Contracting Officer.

AC1 - 27 FINAL ACCEPTANCE TEST, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. Once issued NTP, Contractor is required to contact CEAOR and schedule a meeting to fill Form

DD1354 with appropriate project data for real property capitalization (DD1354 and category codes list CATCODE_LIST_2010 are available in engineering office during normal hour of operations). Contractor is required to provide final Form DD1354 for 31CES/CD signature before contract close out;

2. All installed mechanical and electrical equipment shall have the required Italian Mark of Quality and shall conform to D.P.R. No. 459, dated 24 July 1996, with "C.E." Mark; and three copies of relevant certificates shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer for each item of equipment installed.

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3. Contractor is required to perform F/A systems testing in accordance with CEF close out check list (see attachment FACILITY SYSTEMS FUNCTIONAL TEST CHECKLIST 01 Feb 2013);

4. At the end of the work, the Contractor shall provide the Government with three copies of the following documents:

- Certificate of Compliance with Law No. No. 37 dated 22 January 2008, for the installation of the electrical and mechanical systems in a workmanlike manner, signed by the

Contractor.

- Final Acceptance Test Certifications for electrical and mechanical systems signed by a

Registered Engineer to be selected among three candidates proposed by the Contractor to the Contracting Officer in accordance with Law No. 37 dated 22 January 2008.

- Prepare a warranty management plan according to.UFGS-0178 00 'CLOSEOUL, SUBMITTIALS' as defined on paragraph 1.7. Scope of Warranty Management Plan: in to summarize the information related to warranty of all the items on a single document containing sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel. Document should recall warranties of Architectural, Mechanical and

Electrical equipment.

- For warranty call purpose, 3 copies of letter identifying project number, item, company address, phone number, point of contact, item warranty expiration date, etc. One copy of the letter will be installed next the item for immediate consultation;

- 3 set of AS BUILT drawings signed and stamped by qualified engineer and CD with autocad and pdf electronic version of same drawings (AUTOCAD Release 2007 for drawings.

Drawings shall be geospatially referenced using real world coordinates WGS-1984 UTM

33N. 31CEP/CEPT section (0434-305488) will provide an AutoCAD drawing that is geospatially referenced for the contractor to use as a background). AS BUILT drawings should be clearly identified by applicable revision and issue date. All changes related to as built condition which are different from 100% final revision should be clearly identified by revision cloud and revision delta with detailed notes. Drawings shall be printed out in the original size defined on the title block and shall be folded according to UNI 938 for future use on binders. Date on drawing shall be in the format D/M/Y rather than just M/Y.

- Prepare the operation and maintenance data according to UFGS-01 78 23 including information defined on data packages 1 to 5 (refer to para 1.7 of UFGS spec for details) depending on equipment type: Hardcopies and softcopies of each manual shall be fully legible and shall include a table of contents and an index.

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Submittal SD-lO O&M obliged to provide for DDC documentation including information as per data package 4 (BACnet Direct Digital Control Systems, Controls System Operators

Manuals, VFD Service Manuals) Submittal SD-11 with training documentation should be provided. The manual shall be specific to the project, written to actual project conditions and providing a complete and concise depiction of the installed work.

- 3 copies of O&M manuals and CD with pdf electronic version of same documentation.

AC1 - 28 WARRANTY TAGS

At the time of installation, tag each warranted item with a durable, oil and water resistant tag approved by the Contracting Officer. Attach each tag with a copper wire and spray with a silicone waterproof coating.

Also, submit two record copies of the warranty tags showing the layout and design. The date of acceptance and the QC signature must remain blank until the project is accepted for beneficial occupancy. Show the following information on the tag.

Type of product/material

Model number

Serial number

Contract number

Warranty period from/to

Inspector's signature

Construction Contractor

Address

Telephone number

Warranty contact

Address

Telephone number

Warranty response time priority code

WARNING - PROJECT PERSONNEL TO PERFORM ONLY OPERATIONAL MAINTENANCE DURING THE

WARRANTY PERIOD.

Revised Master Specifications

SECTION 01100

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GENERAL CONDITIONS

PART 1 – APPLICABLE NORMS

1.1 The Italian norms for building works and the instructions of materials suppliers shall be strictly observed for the execution of the works. In addition the general safety regulations for construction and the Base regulation for traffic, accidents and fire fighting shall be observed as follows:

a. UNI Norms – Demolition works; masonry works, pavement works, concrete reinforcement bars, structural steels, pipes, painting, plumbing, heating system, fire protection system and electrical system.

b. C.N.R.; ASTM; AASHTO norms – Aggregates, bitumen, bituminous mixtures and road works in general.

c. Legislative Decree No. 81 dated 9 April 2008.

d. CEI norms in force at tender date.

e. UNEL norms in force at tender date.

f. ENPI norms in force at tender date.

g. NEC norms in force at tender date.

h. AFPM 91-210 Contract Safety.

i. AFI 91-202 Safety Program Management.

The manuals and regulations relative to paragraphs i and j, will be available for review at the Engineering Office, Bldg 407 of Aviano Air Base, during normal working hours, from Monday to Friday, from 0800 to 1700 hrs. Further clarifications regarding the type of materials and the work specified in the Schedule to Work items or indicated in the drawings, will be provided during the site survey scheduled prior to the submittal of proposal.

1.2 CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH ITALIAN LAWS

1.2.1 Static Load Testing

The Contractor shall comply with the pertinent articles of Italian Law

1086 dated 5 November 1971, and all subsequent revisions. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for construction, supervision, static load tests, final testing, and for all costs associated with this procedure.

Article 2 of Law 1086, as amended, requires the static load tests to be performed under the supervision of an engineer or architect registered on the National Professional Rolls of Italy for at least ten years (10).

Prior to performing the tests, submit to the Contracting Officer the names and certified credentials of proposed testing personnel, engineer(s) or architect(s) they propose to perform the static load testing.

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1.2.2 Mechanical and Electrical Work Certifications

As a condition of final acceptance of the work, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a certificate of compliance for all contract work certifying that all electrical and mechanical work complies with Ministerial Decree 37/2007, and that the provided work is adequate and safe for the designated use.

1.2.3 Other Certifications

In addition to the certifications listed above, the Contractor shall provide all other certifications and testing required by Italian Law.

Such certifications may include but are not limited to the following:

a. Certificate of approval of the grounding and lightning protection systems, in accordance to CEI Norms and D.P.R. No. 462/01.

b. Certificate of compliance for heating systems above 100,000 kcal/hr in accordance with Italian Law No. 373 dated 30 April 1976.

c. Certificate of compliance for fire prevention systems in accordance with Ministerial Decrees dated 16 February 1982 and 8 March 1985.

d. Certificate for elevator systems test in accordance with Italian Law No. 1415 dated 24 October 1942.

PART 2 – MATERIALS

2.1 All materials shown on drawings and listed in the Schedule of Work

Item or anyhow necessary for the accomplishment of project will be furnished and installed by the Contractor except those shown on drawings which will be furnished and installed by the U.S.A. Government and installed by the Contractor.

2.2 DEMOLITION AND INTERVENTION WORK ON EXISTING STRUCTURES

During possible partial demolition or intervention operation of bearing structures the Contractor shall provide for the shoring of existing structures, for the safety of personnel and building, being responsible for any accident and/or damage. Shoring will be performed in a way to assure the integral conservation of structures not to be demolished or modified. Shoring shall be inspected by Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative prior to proceeding with any demolition work of structural elements.

2.3 REMOVED MATERIALS

The materials to be removed, (specified on drawings and/or on the Schedule of Work Items) shall be handled as follows:

2.3.1 Unsalvageable materials

Shall be transported to public dump in accordance with Italian communal norms in force. The Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative shall determine which materials are unusable. Under no circumstances will the Contractor attempt to sell or otherwise use such material unless and until he first obtains, the necessary permits, licenses etc. from the Italian Government Officials and will hold the U.S. Government free and harmless from his failure to do so.

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2.3.2 Salvageable materials

Shall be loaded, unloaded and stacked at a warehouse of Aviano Air Base.

The Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative shall determine which material is salvageable and the storage location. Maximum distance will be 15 km.

2.3.3 Materials to be reused in the project

Shall be removed with care and stored by the Contractor on site, after inspection of operating state of such fixtures which will be done jointly with the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for preservation of such fixtures and before their installation, in the location he shall provide for cleaning and rehabilitation work.

2.4 SELECTION OF EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND COLORS

The Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative will select equipment, materials and colors from among the charts and factory samples which will be submitted by the Contractor and approved by the Government in accordance with the indications of the project documents. It will be the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative’s option to request all samples and catalogues of materials to be incorporated in the project to ensure the satisfactory and proper completion of the work. All samples shall be returned to Contractor.

2.5 SUBMITTALS

This paragraph applies only to those items not subject to the “brand name or equal” provision of the contract and listed in AF Form 3052. Within 15 days from the date of notice to proceed, or in accordance with the prescriptions given by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall submit Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative’s approval the data requested by the project documents and listed in the paragraph entitled “Material Approval” in order to ascertain that the material corresponds to the technical characteristics of the project. The submittals consisting of AF Form 3000, and catalog contracts (4 copies), beside the samples, will be in English or Italian with the English translation attached. The list preparation shall be coordinated with the work schedule keeping in mind that the Government needs at least 15 days for the approval. Every disapproved item shall be resubmitted following the same procedure. A copy of the AF Form 3000 and relative attachments will be returned to the Contractor. No work will be started prior to obtaining the approval for the proposed material and equipment. The approval of submittals does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for proper application and installation of the items, of other evident or hidden defects. Shop drawings, for electric equipment shall include construction drawings, diagrams and schematics for power circuits and control circuits, and component reference list.

2.6 USE OF BRAND NAMES IN SPECIFICATIONS

Unless otherwise specifically provided on this contract, reference to any equipment, material article or patented process by trade name, make or cat number shall be regarded as establishing a standard of quality and shall not be construed as limiting competition, and the Contractor may, at his option use any equipment, material, article, or process which, in

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the judgment of the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, is equal to that named. The Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative all required data and samples as may be called for the these technical provisions or which the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative determines necessary for approval prior to use of the items during work performance.

2.7 “EQUIVALENT” ITEMS PROPOSED BY CONTRACTOR

If the Contractor intends to propose “brand names” different than the ones specified by U.S. Government, he will clearly indicate the “equivalent” proposed item, the manufacturer, type, catalog No., etc. in the List of Equivalent Proposed Items attached to AF Form 3052 which shall be returned to the Government together with the proposal. Each equivalent item listed shall be supported by the relative technical documentation (catalog cuts, certificates, technical descriptions, calculations, etc.) in order to prove the equivalency of the technical characteristics of the product listed in the project document. Such documentation shall also be attached to the proposal.

2.8 INFORMATION DATA

Prior to work completion date and if expressly requested by project documents will submit the following information data in English and Italian:

2.8.1 Manufacturer’s literature

Catalog extracts for all items (materials and equipment) furnished, in accordance with project documents.

2.8.2 Parts List

List of furnished items, in accordance with project documents:

a. Item description

b. Current unit price

c. Reference to manufacturing Firm

2.8.3 Manufacturer’s Address

List of materials and equipment suppliers, in accordance with project documents.

a. Firm Name

b. Complete address and telephone number

c. Reference to parts list

2.8.4 Operation and Maintenance Manuals

At work completion date, the Contractor shall submit three (3) copies of operation and maintenance manuals of all equipment installed.

2.8.5 Operation Test Reports

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In accordance with project documents, prior to work completion date, the Contractor shall perform balancing and testing of each system installed and will submit three (3) copies of testing report containing recorded data of readings performed during tests.

PART 3 – SITE CONDITIONS

3.1 WORKING HOURS

Normal working hours authorized on base, are from 0800 to 1700 hrs., Monday through Friday. Any working hours different from the authorized hours must be previously approved by the Contracting Officer.

3.2 UTILITY CUT-OFF

When interruption of existing utilities is deemed necessary for the installation of the lines or equipment, the Contractor shall submit a written request, to the Contracting Officer of his authorized representative for approval “three (3) weeks" prior to his scheduled starting of work. For the electrical cut-off the request shall be submitted (10) ten days prior the scheduled starting of work. Such interruption shall not be started before receipt of the approved request, nor shall interruptions request be submitted at the end of the week (from Friday through Sunday). The request shall state the duration of interruptions and the description of work to be done.

3.3 STORAGE SHED

It will be Contractor’s option to provide one or more storage sheds to store materials and work tools. The available area, for the assembly of such shed, shall be indicated by the designated representative of the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. At work completion the shed shall be disassembled and the area shall be restored to its original condition.

3.4 AIRFIELD SAFETY TRAINING

The Contractor shall contact Airfield Management to receive flight-line driver and airfield safety training prior to start of any work beginning on the flight-line.

3.5 TRANSPORTATION OF PERSONNEL AND MATERIALS

It will be the Contractor’s responsibility to transport the personnel to and from the job site and to load, transport, unload and place all supplies, materials and equipment involved in this contract.

3.6 UTILITIES

Electric power, existing grounding system and water available in the area, will be made available to the Contractor by the U.S. Government.

Connections and disconnections will be at Contractor’s expense and utilities are to be restored to their original condition at no extra cost to the Government. All damages caused, if any, to the existing utilities will be repaired immediately at Contractor’s expenses, also in case that such repairs are made by Government’s personnel and as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. Before starting the works, the Contracting Officer will indicate the point wherefrom water

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and electric power will be taken. The Contractor will be entitled to provide for himself, if desired, a generating set, and his own expense.

The electrical characteristics of available power will be indicated in project documents.

3.7 TOILET FACILITY

The toilet facilities available in the vicinity of site of work may be used by Contractor’s personnel provided there are no instructions to the contrary in the project documents.

3.8 EXCAVATIONS

The Contractor shall initiate no excavation work prior to receiving an approved AF Form 103. This form will be prepared by U.S. Government personnel.

PART 4 - LABOR

All installation and construction operations, calibrations and tests during service, etc, shall be performed in a workmanlike manner by skilled tradesmen being qualified to perform the most difficult operations pertaining to their respective craft. The use of common labor for operations normally assigned to skilled tradesmen will not be accepted.

PART 5 – DEFINITIONS

As used throughout this master specification set the terminologies used such as: project, drawings, project documents and documents mean the additional specifications. Schedule of Work Items, Drawings and other documents which compose the specific individual project to be performed and for which a proposal is solicited separately.

PART 6 - ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

In case of conflict between this master specification set and the individual project documents, the difference shall be resolved by giving precedence to the individual project documents.

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SECTION 01101R

PROJECT SIGN

PART 1 - PROJECT SIGN

1.1 Scope

Furnish labor and material required for the construction and painting of a sign as shown on the attached sketch.

PART 2 - GENERAL

The Contractor shall identify the project by means of an appropriate sign mounted in a conspicuous area of the work site, as indicated by the Contracting Officer or his designated representative. The sign shall be erected within 10 days of initiation of work at the job site. The sign shall be 120 cm wide x 80 cm high and shall be constructed of a material suitable to withstand exposure to inclement weather for the duration of the contract, and must not show evidence of warping, cracking, or other defects. The sign shall have a blue background with white lettering, and shall contain the following information in English:

a. Project No.

b. Project description

c. Constructed under Supervision of Base Civil Engineering

d. Contracted by 31st Contracting Squadron

e. Contractor

f. Design Engineer: 31CES/CEPM

g. Inspector

h. Contract Management: 31 CONS Construction Flight

i. ERP Coord

Lettering of the sign may be painted or stenciled directly on sign. The sign will remain the property of the Contractor, and shall be promptly removed upon completion of the project.

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

A 185-80 Welded Steel Wire Fabric for Concrete Reinforcement (Rev. A).

TI 809-04 (31 December 1998) Seismic Design for Buildings.

ITALIAN LAWS

Italian Law No. 1086 dated 5 Jan 1971 Italian Norms for the Execution of reinforced Concrete Structures and Steel Structures.

Italian Law No. 64 dated 2 Feb 1974 Technical Norms for Constructions in

Seismic Zone.

Ministerial Circular No.21745 dated 30 July 1981 “Italian Law No.219 dated 14 May 1981”.

Norms to Repair and Consolidate Buildings by Seismic Event.

Ministerial Decree dated 20 Nov 1987 Technical Norms for the Design, Execution and Test of Masonry Buildings and for their Strengthening.

dated 20 March 2003, No. 3274 “First Elements in Matter of General

Criteria for Seismic Classification of National Territory and of Technical Regulations for Construction in Seismic Zone”.

dated 14 January 2008: “Technical Norms for Constructions”.

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ITALIAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE UNIFICATION OF STANDARDS (UNI)

PUBLICATIONS

UNI EN 12390-1 (2002) Testing hardened concrete. Shape, dimensions and other requirements for specimens and moulds.

UNI EN 12390-2 (2002) Testing hardened concrete. Making and curing specimens for strength tests.

UNI EN 12390-3 (2003) Testing hardened concrete.

Compressive strength of test specimens

UNI 6131 (2002) Drawing samples hardened concrete.

UNI 6393 (1988) Field Quality Control of Fresh

Concrete.

UNI EN 12350-7 (2002) Testing fresh concrete. Air content

- Pressure methods.

UNI EN 13055-1 (2003) Lightweight aggregates. Lightweight aggregates for concrete, mortar and grout.

UNI EN 10002-1 (2004)Metallic Materials. Tensile Testing.

Part 1: Method of Test at Ambient Temperature.

UNI ENV 10080 (2005) Steel for the Reinforcement of

Concrete. Weldable Ribbed Reinforcing Steel B500. Technical Delivery Conditions for Bars, Coils and Welded Fabric.

UNI EN 934-2 (2007) Admixtures for Concrete, Mortar and

Grout. Part 2: Concrete Admixtures.

Definitions, Requirements, Conformity, Marking and Labeling.

UNI EN 206-1 (2006) Concrete. Part 1: Specification, Performance, Production and Conformity.

UNI 8520-1 (2005)Aggregates for Concrete.

Additional Provisions for the Application of EN 12620. Part 1: Conformity Criteria.

1.2 QUALIFICATION OF TESTING LABORATORY

The testing laboratory must be an established commercial laboratory which is equipped and manned for testing cement, concrete, and masonry materials. The laboratory must be able to prove that it has been engaged in this type of testing during a period of not less than one year in order to be considered qualified and must be approved by the Contracting Officer.

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1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.3.1 Manufacturer's Catalog Data

Printed Installation Instructions of the following:

a. Chemical Floor Hardener

1.3.2 Shop Drawings

a. Reinforcing Steel

1.3.2.1 Submit shop drawings for reinforcing steel, prepared to indicate bending diagrams, assembly diagrams, splicing and laps of bars, shapes, dimensions and details of bar reinforcing and accessories and concrete cover. Do not use scaled dimensions from structural drawings to determine lengths of reinforcing rods. Shop drawings are defined as original drawings. Reproductions of contract drawings will not be accepted in lieu of shop drawings.

1.3.3 Design Data. Contractor Concrete Mix Design

Submit for approval a mix design for each type of concrete, including a complete list of materials and the applicable reference specifications, and copies of test reports showing that the mix has been successfully used to produce concrete with the properties specified. Submittal shall clearly indicate where each mix design will be used when more than one mix design is submitted.

1.3.4 Test Reports. Concrete mix design

Submit copies of test reports showing that the mix has been successfully tested to produce concrete with the properties specified and that mix will be suitable for the job conditions. Test reports shall be submitted along with the concrete mix design. Obtain approval before concrete placement.

1.3.5 Field Test Reports

Laboratory test reports as specified in the article entitled "Sampling and Testing."

1.3.6 Proofs of Compliance

The Contractor shall submit proofs of compliance as specified in the

“General Paragraph” and as follows:

a. Certificates of conformance for all materials, except materials requiring a laboratory test report.

b. Mill certificates of tests on bar steel.

1.4 DELIVERY AND STORAGE OF MATERIALS (EXCEPT READY-MIX CONCRETE)

Packaged materials shall be delivered to the project site in their original, unopened package or container bearing label clearly identifying manufacturer's name, brand name, material, weight or volume and other pertinent information. Packaged materials shall be stored in their

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original, unbroken package or container in a weathertight and dry place, until ready for use in the work. Unpackaged aggregates shall be stored in a manner to avoid excessive segregation or contamination with other materials or with other sizes of like aggregate, and to protect from freezing. Reinforcement shall be stored in a manner that will avoid excessive rusting or coating with grease, oil, dirt, and other objectionable materials. Storage shall be in separate piles or racks so as to avoid confusion or loss of identification after bundles are broken.

Concrete shall not be delivered until forms, reinforcement, and embedded items are in place and ready for concrete to be placed.

1.5 CONCRETE QUALITIES

1.5.1 General

Concrete will be in strict accordance with applicable portions of Law

1086 and “Ministerial Decree dated 14 January 2008” The concrete shall have a 28-day compressive strength (Rck, Resistenza Caratteristica) as follows:

Type of Construction Rck (kg/cm2) Class of resistance Lean concrete 200 C16/20 Rigid Pavements including sidewalks, curbs and equipment pads

250 C20/25

Drainage and Sanitary Sewer Appurtenances

250 C20/25

Thrust blocks, Pipeline Encasements

300 C25/30

Foundations,Grade Beams and Grade Walls

250 C20/25

Floor Slabs on Grade 250 C20/25 Columns, Beams Above Grade Slabs and Walls

300 C25/30

“Floor slab type predalles”

350 C28/35

All other concrete 300 C25/30

Maximum aggregate size shall be 30 millimeters, except 25 millimeters for walls and slabs on grade. The maximum water cement ratio, by weight, for all concrete with Rck of 350 kg/cm2 shall not exceed 0.40.

1.5.2 Concrete Consistency

Concrete consistency shall be such that no air bubbles nor paste reflow will occur when the pouring and setting operations are finished regardless of placing method used.

1.5.3 Generally, the slump shall fall within the following limits, provided the required strength is obtained:

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Type of Structure Slump in cm for Vibrated Concrete Minimum Maximum General building construction and rigid pavements 5.0 7.5

Reinforced walls 5.0 10.0

Heavy-duty floor and slab construction 5.0 7.5

Shimmy tests shall be made in accordance with UNI EN 206-1.

1.5.4 Admixtures

Calcium chloride shall not be used as an admixture.

1.5.4.1 Air-Entrained Concrete

Provide for all concrete exposed to the weather. Air-entrainment shall be accomplished by using an air-entraining admixture, not air-entraining cement. If the entrained air content falls below the specified limit, an air-entraining admixture shall be added in sufficient quantity to bring the entrained air content within the specified limits. Air-entraining admixtures shall be added in solution in a portion of the mixing water by means of a mechanical batcher in a manner that will ensure uniform distribution of the agent throughout the batch.