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SECTION 01100

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 and electrical system.

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

c. Legislative Decree No. 494 dated 14 August 1996.

d. Legislative Decree No. 528 dated 19 November 1999.

e. CEI norms in force at tender date.

f. UNEL norms in force at tender date.

g. ENPI norms in force at tender date.

h. NEC norms in force at tender date.

i. AFPM 91-210 Contract Safety.

j. 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 Law No. 46 dated 5 March 1990, 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 compliance for electrical systems in accordance with CEI regulations and with D.P.R. No.547 dated 27 April 1955 on accident prevention.

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

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Italian Government Officials and will hold the U.S. Government free and harmless from his failure to do so.

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

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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.

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2.8.5 Operation Test Reports

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 ten (10) days 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 flightline driver and airfield safety training prior to start of any work beginning on the flightline.

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

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Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. Before starting the works, the Contracting Officer will indicate the point wherefrom water 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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