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PROJECT MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS

Issued For Bidding – 18 February, 2015

For

REPAIR RETAINING WALL

FOR HEADQUARTERS

BUILDING 128

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For th

Airlift Wing

Youngstown Air Reserve Station

3976 King Graves Road

Vienna, OH 44473-0910

Prepared By

STAR CONSULTANTS, INC.

1910 CROWN PARK COURT

COLUMBUS, OHIO 43235

ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS

0907.14

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Youngstown Air Reserve Station

Repair Retaining Wall For Headquarters Building B128

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SECTION 00 01 10 – TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 01 00 00 – General Requirements, AF Form 103

Section 01 30 01 – Submittal Descriptions

Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures AF Forms 66, 3000, 3064 and 3065

Section 01 35 43 – Environmental Procedures

Section 01 42 00 – Sources for Reference Publications

Section 01 50 01 – Temporary Facilities and Controls

Section 01 60 00 – Product Requirements

Section 01 73 29 – Cutting and Patching

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS-Not Used

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

Section 03 20 00 – Concrete Reinforcement

Section 03 30 00 – Cast-in-Place Concrete

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY-Not Used

DIVISION 05 – METALS

Section 05 50 00 – Metal Fabrication

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES-Not Used

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION Not Used

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DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS-Not Used

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

Section 09 91 00 – Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES-Not Used

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT- Not Used

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS – Not Used

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION- Not Used

DIVISION 14 –CONVEYING EQUIPMENT- Not Used

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION-Not Used

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING-Noted Used

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING-Not Used

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

Section 26 01 10 – Basic Electrical Requirements

DIVISION 27 – TECHNOLOGY-Not Used

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY- Not Used

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DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

Section 31 00 00 – Earthwork

Section 31 20 00 – Earthmoving

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

Section 32 12 16 – Asphalt Paving

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

Section 33 10 00 – Water Utilities

Section 33 13 00 – Disinfecting Water Utility Distribution

Section 33 40 00 – Storm Drainage Utilities

Section 33 51 00– Natural Gas Distribution

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION- Not Used

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DIVISION 40 – PROCESS INTEGRATION- Not Used

DIVISION 41 – MATERIAL PROCESSING AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT - Not Used

DIVISION 42 – PROCESS HEATING, COOLING, AND DRYING EQUIPMENT - Not Used

DIVISION 43 – PROCESS GAS AND LIQUID HANDLING, PURIFICATION,

AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT- Not Used

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SECTION 01 00 00 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment, apparatus, and transportation required to complete the construction in conformity with the Contract Documents.

B. The Project is located at Building 128, on Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Vienna OH.

C. The Work consists of – but is not limited to – the following:

1. Civil/Structural

a. To demolish and reconstruct the existing retaining walls and the associated elements.

b. To remove t he existing pavement and replace with new asphalt pavement.

3. Mechanical

a. To remove and place back the existing chiller and condensing unit and appurtenances.

b. To provide new concrete pads for the chiller and the condensing unit.

b. To provide new refrigerant fill as required.

4. Electrical

a. To reuse existing circuit breaker and replace wiring /conduit as required per condensing unit manufacturer.

1.3 REFERENCES

A. United States Air Force (USAF or AF) Forms:

1. Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request Form (AF Form 103): Found at the end of this Section.

2. The Material Approval Submittal Transmittal Form (AF Form 3000): Found at the end of Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures.

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1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. Any and all references in the Specifications and/or on the Drawings to – and/or requirements for – “notifications” shall be taken to mean written notification to the Contracting Officer.

B. Any and all references in the Specifications and/or on the Drawings to – and/or requirements for – “submittals” shall be taken to mean submittals in accordance with both of the following:

1. Section 01 30 01 – Submittal Descriptions.

2. Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures.

C. Any and all references to – and/or requirements for materials and work to be in – compliance with the Manufacturer’s recommendations shall be taken to mean – and/or includes the requirement that:

“Work shall be accomplished in accordance with the Manufacturer’s recommendations.

In the event of a conflict between the Manufacturer’s recommendations and the Specifications, the Manufacturer’s recommendations shall take precedence. However, if the Specifications require work and/or materials above/beyond the Manufacturer’s recommendations without conflict with the manufacturer’s recommendations, such additional work and/or materials shall be provided – in addition to that provided pursuant to the Manufacturer’s recommendations."

D. Any and all references to – and/or requirement for – testing by “an approved independent commercial testing laboratory” shall be taken to mean an independent testing laboratory that has been approved by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) within the last year.

1.5 DOCUMENTS

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for reviewing the complete set of Contract Documents for:

1. Procedures.

2. Space requirements.

3. Materials.

4. Installation sequence.

5. Similar items.

B. The Contractor shall coordinate efforts with all others working on the Project.

1.6 CONTRACTOR USE OF THE PREMISES

A. The Work shall not commence until the Contractor receives a completed AF Form 103 from Base Engineering.

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B. Confine construction activities to areas defined for the Work in the Specifications and on the Drawings – or specifically assigned for that use by the Contracting Officer. Do not use any other areas on Government premises without written consent of the Contracting Officer.

C. Do not unreasonably encumber the Site with materials or equipment.

D. Assume full responsibility for protection and safekeeping of products stored at the Site.

E. The Government will occupy the premises during the construction period. Coordinate required shutdowns of building areas with the Government to facilitate construction operations and minimize conflict with Government usage.

F. The building occupants will remove personal and work-related materials from the work areas prior to the Contractor starting work in those areas.

G. Move, protect, store, and return furniture, equipment, and other items as necessary to complete painting, wall covering, tiling, carpeting, or any other work. Cover the existing furniture with durable drop cloths and develop a schedule to minimally impact the occupants.

1.7 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. Perform cutting necessary for the installation of the Work. Perform patching required as a consequence thereof.

1.8 SITE ADMINISTRATION

A. The Prime Contractor shall assume responsibility for the general charge of the construction and the Site until the Project is turned over to the Government.

1.9 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Where required by individual sections, submit four copies of the Shop Drawings to the Contracting Officer for approval. The Contractor’s responsibility for errors and omission in submittals will not be relieved by the Contracting Officer’s review of submittals. Do not begin work that requires submittals until those submittals have been returned with the Contracting Officer’s signature indicating review and approval.

1.10 LAYOUT

A. Immediately locate all reference points, layout the Work, and be responsible for all measurements and other work to be executed by the Contractor under the Contract.

Exercise precaution to confirm the figures shown on the Drawings before laying out the Work. Note: The Contractor shall be responsible for any errors resulting from a failure to do so.

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B. Verify all dimensions of existing and new work. Be responsible for their accuracy.

Submit differences found to the Contracting Officer for consideration before proceeding with the Work. No extra compensation will be permitted because of differences between the actual dimensions and the measurements indicated on the Drawings.

1.11 TESTING

A. Wherever various sections of the Specifications indicate that tests are to be performed, they shall be performed at the expense of the Contractor.

1. Perform laboratory testing using an approved independent Testing Laboratory (ITL)

2. Sampling and handling shall be the responsibility of the Testing Engineer.

B. Submit certified test data results to the Contracting Officer using AF Form 3000.

C. Notify the Government 48 hours prior to testing, so that a representative of the

Government may be present during testing.

1.12 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

A. Streets, Drives, and Walks:

1. Keep streets and drives clear of equipment, tools, and machinery.

2. If during the execution of this Contract it becomes necessary to obstruct any street, make necessary arrangements with the Contracting Officer’s Representative – and the Security Police – at least 48 hours in advance.

a. Keep streets and walks clear of mud and debris caused by construction operations.

b. Provide all drive and sidewalk barriers required and necessary, complete with lights for night use.

B. Provide temporary weathertight closures of openings in exterior surfaces to prevent entry of unauthorized persons. Coordinate with Security Police. Erect and maintain temporary dustproof partitions as required to prevent spread of dust, fumes, and smoke to other parts of the building. At completion of the Work, remove partitions and repair damaged surfaces to match adjacent surfaces.

C. Provide adequate sanitary toilet facilities for all workers employed on the Project.

Maintain toilet facilities used by construction employees in a clean and sanitary condition and furnish necessary supplies.

D. Only store materials within the area of the Contract Limits. Do not store materials in a manner creating a nuisance or a fire or traffic hazard. Store flammable and combustible materials separately. Inside storage will not be available to the Contractor.

E. The Contractor shall ensure that all materials and equipment are protected prior to installation and until final acceptance. Storage shall be dry, clean, and safe. Materials or

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F. Temporary Fire Protection: Observe all provisions of the Government safety regulations relative to fire prevention throughout the construction period. Ensure that applicable permits are visible and kept current.

G. Provide temporary safety equipment in accordance with the requirements of the Government's safety regulations.

H. Utilities:

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of other clauses of the Contract, all reasonably required amounts of water, gas, electricity, and the like, essential to the performance of the Contract, will be made available at no cost to the Contractor from existing systems, outlets, and supplies.

2. Tying into Electrical Utilities: For this entire Project, tie-ins within Government-owned components will be at no cost to the Contractor.

3. Any arrangements with the utility company – or any fees involved in tying into the distribution system owned by the utility company – are the responsibility of the Contractor. The Government will not be held responsible for interruption of utility service and will not be liable for the Contractor's delays, damages, or increased costs occasioned by such an interruption of service.

4. Temporary connections or lines shall be installed, maintained, and removed by the Contractor at no additional expense to the Government and in a manner acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

5. No water may be obtained from the fire hydrants on the Base without permission from both the Contracting Officer and the Base Fire Department.

a. Temporary water lines connected by the Contractor to hydrants on the Base shall be equipped with reduced pressure backflow preventers.

1.13 PROJECT CLOSE-OUT

A. When the Contractor determines that the Work is complete, submit to the Contracting Officer a request (in writing) for final inspection in accordance with the terms of the Contract.

1.14 CLEANING

A. Conduct cleaning and disposal operations to comply with Federal, State EPA, and local land, air, and water laws.

B. Be responsible for seeing that the Site is kept clean at all times and that a daily cleaning is conducted. Storage shall only take place in designated areas.

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C. Unless noted otherwise, all materials removed as a result of the Contractor's operations under the Contract shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be properly disposed of, reused, or recycled – away from the Base – at the expense of the Contractor.

D. Be responsible for final cleaning. See that the building and the Site are in a clean condition when they are turned over to the Government. At completion of the Work, the Contractor shall remove the Contractor's remaining tools, scaffolding, and surplus materials from the Site.

E. Prior to any demolition/excavation, submit a waste disposal plan for the recycling and disposal of construction waste materials and demolition debris resulting from the Work of this Contract, including:

1. A description of the waste materials and debris to be reused or recycled.

2. The proposed method of collection and transport.

3. The location of proposed disposal and recycling facilities.

4. The name, address, and telephone number for each facility and transporter.

a. If, for any applicable materials listed in Paragraph H below, recycling facilities are not available within a 100-mile radius of the Base, state that in the plan.

F. Provide all containers required to collect solid wastes collected during the performance of the Contract. At no time shall the Contractor use dumpsters or other waste receptacle maintained by the Base for the disposal of any solid wastes. Small quantities of recyclable materials, such as cardboard, metals, and wood pallets, may be placed in the recycling containers maintained by the Base. Coordinate this exception with the Base Environmental Engineer’s Office.

1. The dumpsters maintained by the Base are periodically checked. If it is determined that the Contractor has placed construction and/or demolition debris (other than the recyclable materials listed above) – or any other waste – in a dumpster or other solid-waste collection unit maintained by the Base, the Contractor will immediately remove said waste and dispose of it – or recycle it – properly, away from the Base.

2. If any waste is dumped in an unauthorized area, immediately remove the material and restore the area to its pre-existing condition.

G. Track the amount of construction/demolition debris and other solid waste that is disposed of under this Contract. It is preferred that the waste be tracked by weight – but tracking the waste by volume (that is, cubic yards) will also be accepted. Submit the amount of waste disposed of – and all associated weight tickets – to the Contracting Officer monthly using AF Form 3000.

H. Transport as much of the recyclable construction waste materials and demolition debris as practicable to a valid recycling facility. The recyclable materials can include:

1. Cardboard.

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2. Rubble (asphalt and concrete).

3. Recycled cementitious materials (in concrete mix).

4. Brick.

5. Metals.

6. Wood.

7. Plastic.

8. Insulation.

9. Roofing.

10. Glass.

11. Acoustical ceiling panels.

12. Carpet.

13. Polyvinyl chloride piping.

14. R-22 refrigerant.

15. Ballasts.

16. Other materials applicable to the Project that can be reused or recycled.

I. Submit the amount of materials recycled – and all associated weight tickets – to the Contracting Officer monthly using AF Form 3000.

1.15 RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. Maintain at the Site one copy of the Drawings with redline changes.

B. At completion of the Work, deliver Record Documents to the Contracting Officer.

1. Be responsible for the preparation and furnishing of marked-up Contract Drawings including all of the Work of this Contract. Record, using colored pencil, in a neat, workmanlike manner, all cases where actual field construction differs from the Work as indicated by the Contract Documents – as well as changes in location and in elevation. Dimension concealed work and utility locations.

2. These marked-up Contract Drawings will not be acceptable as Shop Drawings.

3. Maintain these marked-up Contract Drawings at the Site as an up-to-date set of

Contract Drawings. At completion of the Work, turn this set of marked-up Contract Drawings over to the Contracting Officer for the updating of Record Drawings.

C. At completion of the Work, furnish four copies of a manual of information describing the products used for the Contract.

1. This manual shall serve as a reference to the products for potential maintenance and repair purposes.

2. This manual shall not supersede requirements for manuals or other information as may be stated in the submittal list and other sections of this Contract.

3. As applicable to the Contract:

a. This manual shall cover products such as:

1) Concrete.2)

2) Sealants.

3) Paint.

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a. Note: Do not turn containers of paint over to the Government.

4) HVAC equipment.

5) Electrical components.

6) Similar products.

b. This manual shall present product information such as:

1) Catalog cut sheets.

2) Manufacturer’s names.

3) Brand names.

4) Model/serial/part numbers or product types.

5) Color names/codes and the like.

6) Room number and/or location where the product was used.

4. Furnish each copy of this manual in a three-ring binder from which material can readily be removed and replaced. Clearly label the exterior spine and front cover of each binder indicating:

a. The Contract number.

b. The Project number.

c. The Project title.

d. The submittal number.

e. The contents of the binder.

1.16 PHOTOGRAPHY PERMIT

A. Prior to taking any photographs or video recordings – either for internal record or as required by the terms of the Contract – prepare a request for a photography permit, in letter format, and submit it to the Contracting Officer using AF Form 3000. The request shall indicate:

1. The Contract number.

2. The term of the Contract.

3. The locations or the Site(s) to be photographed.

4. Proposed dates and times to be accomplished.

5. Reason for photography complete with justification.

6. Whether the Contractor intends to take photographs and/or video recordings.

B. Provide a copy of any and all photographs and/or video recordings to the Government within ten calendar days of being taken, using AF Form 3000.

1. Still images shall be digital and submitted in compact disc (CD) format.

2. Video recordings shall be provided in either of the following formats:

a. Digital Versatile Disc (DVD).

b. Video Home System (VHS).

3. Clearly label the CD, DVD, or the videocassette and the videocassette case indicating:

a. The Contract number.

b. The Project number.

c. The Project title.

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d. The date taken.

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PART 3 – EXECUTION – Not Used

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PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

A. Related Documents: Other requirements pertaining to submittals are included in:

1. The CONTRACT CLAUSES.

2. SECTION 01 33 00 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

B. Submittals required by the CONTRACT CLAUSES and other non-technical parts of the Contract are not included in this Section.

C. The submittals described below are those required and further described in other sections of the specifications.

1. Submittal Description No. 1 (SD-01) – Data: Submittals that provide calculations, descriptions, or documentation regarding the Work.

2. Submittal Description No. 2 (SD-02) – Not Used.

3. Submittal Description No. 3 (SD-03) – Not Used.

4. Submittal Description No. 4 (SD-04) – Drawings: Submittals that graphically show:

a. Relationship of various components of the Work.

b. Schematic diagrams of systems.

c. Details of fabrication.

d. Layouts of particular elements.

e. Connections.

f. Other relational aspects of the work.

5. Submittal Description No. 5 (SD-05) – Not Used.

6. Submittal Description No. 6 (SD-06) – Instructions: Preprinted materials describing installation of a product, system, or material, including special notices and material safety data sheets, if any, concerning impedances, hazards, and safety precautions.

7. Submittal Description No. 7 (SD-07) – Schedules: Tabular lists showing location, features, or other pertinent information regarding products, materials, equipment, or components to be used in the Work.

8. Submittal Description No. 8 (SD-08) – Statements: Documents, required of the Contractor, or through the Contractor from a Supplier, Installer, Manufacturer, or other lower tier Contractor, the purposes of which is to confirm the quality or orderly progression of a portion of the Work by:

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a. Documenting procedures.

b. Acceptability of methods or personnel.

c. Qualifications.

d. Other verifications of quality.

9. Submittal Description No. 9 (SD-09) – Reports: Reports of inspections or tests, including analysis and interpretation of test results. Each report shall be properly identified, signed, and dated. Test methods used shall be identified and test results shall be recorded.

10. Submittal Description No. 10 (SD-10) – Not Used.

11. Submittal Description No. 11 (SD-11) – Not Used.

12. Submittal Description No. 12 (SD-12) – Not Used.

13. Submittal Description No. 13 (SD-13) – Certificates: Statements signed by an official authorized to certify on behalf of the Manufacturer of a product, system, or material, attesting that the product, system, or material meets specified requirements. The statement shall:

a. Be dated after the award of this Contract.

b. State the Contractor’s name and address.

c. Name the Project and its location.

d. List the specific requirements that are being certified.

14. Submittal Description No. 14 (SD-14) – Samples: Samples, including both fabricated and unfabricated physical examples of materials, products, and units of the Work – as complete units or as portions of units of the Work.

15. Submittal Description No. 15 (SD-015) – Not Used.

16. Submittal Description No. 16 (SD-16) – Not Used.

17. Submittal Description No. 17 (SD-17) – Not Used.

18. Submittal Description No. 18 (SD-18) – Records: Documentation required to record compliance with technical or administrative requirements.

19. Submittal Description No. 19 (SD-19) – Operation and Maintenance Manuals:

Data that forms a part of an operation and maintenance manual.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS – Not Used

PART 3 – EXECUTION – Not Used

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PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section, including

– but not limited to – the following.

1. SECTION 01 00 00 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Other required submittals:

a. The Waste Disposal Plan for the recycling and disposal of waste materials resulting from the Work under this Contract.

b. A monthly accounting of the amount of waste disposed of – and all associated weight tickets.

c. A monthly accounting of the amount of material recycled – and all associated weight tickets.

d. Marked-up Contract Drawings.

e. The Manual of Information.

f. A Request-for-Photography Permit.

g. Copies of any and all photographs and/or video recordings.

2. SECTION 01 35 43 – ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES: The required detailed proposal for implementing specified requirements for environmental pollution control, including a Sediment and Erosion Control Plan.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. United States Air Force (USAF or AF) Forms: The following documents can be found at the end of this Section.

1. Schedule of Material Submittals (AF Form 66) aka "Submittal Register."

2. The Material Approval Submittal Transmittal Form (AF Form 3000).

3. The Contract Progress Schedule (AF Form 3064).

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Submittals requiring "Government approval":

1. "Government approval" is required for:

a. Extensions of design.

b. Critical materials.

c. Deviations.

d. Equipment whose compatibility with the entire system is required to be checked.

e. Other items as designated by the Contracting Officer.

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2. Within the terms of the Contract, submittals requiring "Government approval" are considered to be “Shop Drawings.”

B. Approved Submittals:

1. The approval of submittals by the Contracting Officer shall not be construed as a complete check, but will indicate only that the general method of construction, materials, detailing and other information are satisfactory. Approval will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error that might exist. The Contractor remains responsible for the dimensions and the design of adequate connections, details, and satisfactory construction of the Work.

2. After submittals have been approved by the Contracting Officer, no resubmittal for the purpose of substituting materials or equipment will be given consideration unless accompanied by an explanation as to why a substitution is necessary.

C. Disapproved Submittals: Make all corrections required by the Contracting Officer and furnish a corrected submittal within five calendar days in the form and number of copies as specified for the initial submittal.

1. If the Contractor considers any correction indicated on the submittals to constitute a change to the Contract, give prompt notice to the Contracting Officer as required by the terms of the Contract.

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3.1 GENERAL

A. Submit four copies of all items listed on the Submittal Register or specified in the other sections of the Specifications.

B. The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those listed when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections.

C. Units of weights and measures used on all submittals shall be the same used on the Contract Drawings.

D. Each submittal shall be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with the requirements of the Contract.

E. Prior to submittal, all items shall be checked and approved by the Contractor.

F. Proposed deviations from the contract requirements shall be clearly identified.

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G. Submittals shall include items as:

1. The Contractor’s, manufacturer’s, or fabricator’s drawings.

2. Descriptive literature including – but not limited to:

a. Catalog cuts.

b. Diagrams.

c. Operating charts or curves.

3. Test reports.

4. Test cylinders.

5. Samples

6. Operations and maintenance manuals (including parts list).

7. Certifications.

8. Warranties.

9. Other similar required submittals.

H. Submittals requiring Government approval shall be scheduled and made prior to the acquisition of the material or equipment covered thereby.

3.2 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

A. At the end of this Section is a Submittal Register showing – at a minimum – which submittals are required by the Specifications.

3.3 SCHEDULING

A. Submittals covering component items forming a system or items that are interrelated shall be scheduled to be coordinated and submitted concurrently.

B. Certifications that are specified to be submitted with related Shop Drawings shall be so scheduled.

C. Allow adequate time for review and approval. No delays, damages or time extensions will be allowed for time lost due to late submittals.

3.4 SUBMITTAL FORM

A. Use AF Form 3000 for submitting Government-approved submittals in accordance with the instructions on the reverse side of the form. Copies of this form will be furnished to the Contractor.

B. Properly complete this form by filling out all the heading blank spaces and identifying each item submitted. Exercise special care to ensure proper listing of the specification paragraph and/or sheet number of the Contract Drawings pertinent to the data submitted for each item.

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3.5 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURE

A. Submittals shall be made as follows:

1 Schedule:

a. Prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer for approval, three copies of the Submittal Register found at the end of this Section.

b. The proposed schedule shall reflect the Contractor’s practicable schedule of planned dates of submittal of AF Form 3000.

c. The Submittal Register shall be submitted concurrently with the Contractor’s submittal of the required AF Form 3064.

d. The Contracting Officer will review and return submittals received, approved or disapproved, within ten calendar days after receipt.

e. Warranties and operating instructions are required at the completion of the Work, after final inspection.

2 Deviations: For submittals that include proposed deviations requested by the Contractor, set forth in writing the reason for any deviations and annotate such deviations on the submittal. The Government reserves the right to rescind inadvertent approval of submittals containing un-noted deviations.

3.6 NOT USED

3.7 GOVERNMENT - APPROVED SUBMITTALS

A. Upon completion of review of submittals, the submittals will be identified as having received approval by being signed and dated. Three copies of the submittal will be retained by the Contracting Officer and one copy of the submittal will be returned to the Contractor to be retained at the Site.

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SECTION 01 35 43 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Contractor Liabilities for Environmental Protection:

1. Government installations must comply with environmental protection laws including – but not limited to the following:

a. The Clean Water Act

b. The Clean Air Act

c. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

d. The Federal Facilities Compliance Act.

2. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has granted inspection and enforcement authority to the State of Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA).

a. Inspection by either agency might include questioning of the construction personnel who are working with or have contact with hazardous materials and waste.

b. Complete – and provide documentation of – environmental training required by federal, state, and local regulations.

1.3 REFERENCES

A. The publications listed below form a part of the requirements of this Section to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text using the basic designation only.

1. United States Air Force (USAF or AF) Forms: The following documents can be found at the end of SECTION 01 33 00 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

a. Material Approval Submittal (AF Form 3000).

b. Contractors Progress Reports (AF Form 3065).

2. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):

a. 40 CFR 261: Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste (1999).

b. 40 CFR 262: Generators of Hazardous Waste (1999).

c. 40 CFR 263: Transporters of Hazardous Waste (1999).

d. 40 CFR 264: Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (1999).

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e. 40 CFR 265: Interim Status Standard for Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (1999).

f. 40 CFR 300: National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (1999).

g. 40 CFR 355: Emergency Planning and Notification (2003)

1) Appendix A: The List of Extremely Hazardous Substances and

Their Threshold Planning Quantities.

h. 49 CFR 171: General Information, Regulations, and Definitions (1999).

i. 49 CFR 172: Hazardous Materials, Tables, and Hazardous Materials

Communications Regulations (1999).

j. 49 CFR 178: Shipping Container Specification (1999).

3. Corps of Engineers (COE): Safety and Health Requirements Manual

(COE EM-385-1-1 (1996)).

4. Executive Orders: Greening the Government Through Leadership in Environmental Management, 21 April 2000 (13148).

5. NFPA International: Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition operations (NFPA 241 (2000)).

6. United States Department of Defense (USDoD) Military Standard: Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment, Revision E (MIL-STD-461E, 20 August 1999).

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. Sediment = Soil and other debris that have eroded and have been transported by runoff water or wind.

B. Solid Waste = Rubbish, debris, garbage, and other discarded solid materials (except hazardous waste as defined in paragraph entitled "Hazardous Waste") resulting from industrial, commercial, and agricultural operations and from community activities.

C. Sanitary Wastes = Wastes characterized as domestic sanitary sewage.

D. Rubbish = Combustible and noncombustible wastes such as paper, boxes, glass, crockery, metal, lumber, cans, and bones.

E. Debris = Combustible and noncombustible wastes such as ashes and waste materials resulting from construction or maintenance and repair work, leaves, and tree trimmings.

F. Chemical Wastes = This includes salts, acids, alkalis, herbicides, pesticides, and organic chemicals.

G. Garbage = Refuse and scraps resulting from preparation, cooking, dispensing, and consumption of food.

H. Hazardous Waste = Hazardous substances as defined in 40 CFR 261 or as defined by applicable state and local regulations.

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I. Hazardous Materials = Hazardous materials as defined in 49 CFR 171 and listed in

49 CFR 172.

J. Landscape Features = Trees, plants, shrubs, and ground cover.

K. Lead Acid Battery Electrolyte = The electrolyte substance (liquid medium) within a battery cell.

L. Oily Waste = Petroleum products and bituminous materials.

M. Class I Ozone-Depleting Substance (ODS) = Class I ODS is defined in Section 602(a) of The Clean Air Act and includes the following chemicals:

1. Chlorofluorocarbon-11 (CFC-11).

2. Chlorofluorocarbon-12 (CFC-12).

3. Chlorofluorocarbon-13 (CFC-13).

4. Chlorofluorocarbon-111 (CFC-111).

5. Chlorofluorocarbon-112 (CFC-112).

6. Chlorofluorocarbon-113 (CFC-113).

7. Chlorofluorocarbon-114 (CFC-114).

8. Chlorofluorocarbon-115 (CFC-115).

9. Chlorofluorocarbon-211 (CFC-211).

10. Chlorofluorocarbon-212 (CFC-212).

11. Chlorofluorocarbon-1, 213 (CFC-213).

12. Chlorofluorocarbon-214 (CFC-214).

13. Chlorofluorocarbon-215 (CFC-215).

14. Chlorofluorocarbon-216 (CFC-216).

15. Chlorofluorocarbon-217 (CFC-217).

16. Halon-1211.

17. Halon-1301.

18. Halon-2402.

19. Carbon tetrachloride.

20. Methyl chloroform.

N. Industrial Hygienist = A hygienist certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Statements (SD-08): Within ten calendar days after Notice-to-Proceed – and prior to commencement of the Work at the Site – submit in writing (in accordance with SECTION 01 30 01 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES) a detailed proposal for an Environmental Protection Program to implement requirements for the environmental pollution controls specified herein, including a Sediment and Erosion Control Plan.

1.6 Quality Assurance

A. Regulatory Requirements:

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1. Hazardous Waste, Spills, and Asbestos:

a. Hazardous Waste/Spill Response:

1) Unless otherwise specified in this Contract, no hazardous waste as defined in 40 CFR 261 will be generated by the Contractor;

however, should the Contractor cause a hazardous material release, the Contractor shall immediately take action to stop the release and clean up the material.

A. Notify the Base Fire Department immediately if a large spill occurs.

B. The Contractor shall verbally notify the Contracting Office as soon as the leak has been stopped and cleaned up – followed by a written notification/report of the incident to the Contracting Officer within one day.

C. The Contractor shall be responsible for having adequate spill response equipment and material at the Site to clean up any hazardous material release created by the Contractor.

D. The spill residue, which includes the hazardous material, absorbent used in the clean up action, and contaminated soil, if any, will be placed in an appropriate container.

E. Replace any excavated contaminated soil with suitable fill material and return the area to its original condition, all at the Contractor's expense.

F. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to analyze the spill residue for hazardous waste characteristics – and to dispose of accordingly.

G. Clean-up actions, hazardous waste analysis, and disposal shall be at the Contractor's expense and shall be accomplished per all applicable USEPA and OSHA requirements.

2) The Contractor will be monitored for compliance with USEPA hazardous waste requirements. Any violations of said requirements will be made known to the Ohio EPA and/or the USEPA. The Contractor shall be responsible for any fines or penalties assessed by either agency.

b. Spill Containment:

1) The Contractor shall provide secondary containment for all hazardous material containers that have a capacity greater than 30 gallons. This shall include fuels, lubricants, chemical additives, and any other material that requires a Material Safety Data Sheet

(MSDS).

2) The secondary containment units may be dikes, containment pallets, overpacks, or similar equipment that will contain a release from the primary container. Secondary containment units shall be compatible with the hazardous material. The Contractor shall

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2 Environmental Protection:

a. Provide and maintain, during the life of the Contract, environmental protection as defined. Plan for – and provide – environmental protective measures to:

1) Control pollution that develops during normal construction practice.

2) Correct conditions that develop during the construction of permanent or temporary environmental features associated with the Project.

b. Comply with federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to the environment, including- but not limited to – those regulating water, air, and noise pollution.

c. Class I ODS Prohibition: Class I ODS as defined and identified herein shall not be used in the performance of this Contract – nor be provided as part of the equipment. This prohibition will be considered to prevail over any other provision, specification, drawing, or referenced document.

3. Safety Program:

a. Entry: Entry into a confined or enclosed space by personnel for any purpose, including hot work, shall be prohibited until the qualified person has conducted appropriate tests to ensure the confined or enclosed space is safe for the Work intended. The following definitions apply to this Subsubparagraph only:

1) Confined Spaces (first of two parts) = Refers to spaces that by design have one or more of the following characteristics:

A. Have limited openings for entry and exit.

B. Have unfavorable natural ventilation that could contain or produce dangerous air contaminants.

C. Are not intended for continuous employee occupancy.

2) Confined Spaces (second of two parts) = Include – but are not limited to – the following:

3) Qualified Person = A person designated by the Contractor, in writing, as capable (by education or specialized training) of anticipating, recognizing, and evaluating employee exposure to hazardous substances or other unsafe conditions in a confined space. This person shall be capable of specifying necessary control and protective action to ensure worker safety. Where work involves facilities that handle combustible and hazardous materials, this qualified person shall be an NFPA -certified marine chemist.

4) Entry Permit: The Contractor shall submit for review and approval a Daily Confined Space Entry Permit at any location deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer. Complete the permit at least

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24 hours prior to entering a designated confined space. The permit shall be posted in a conspicuous place close to the confined space entrance with a copy furnished to the Contracting Officer.

5) Letter of Certification: Submit to the Contracting Officer a letter of certification for the qualified person. The letter shall state the qualified person's name and qualifications and delineate the qualified person's authority to direct work stoppage in the event of hazardous conditions.

b. Unforeseen Hazardous Material:

1) If material that is not indicated on the Drawings is encountered that might be dangerous to human health upon disturbance during construction operations, stop that portion of the Work and notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

2) The intent is to identify materials such as:

a. Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB).

b. Lead paint.

c. Friable and non-friable asbestos.

3) Within 14 calendar days, the Government will determine if the material is hazardous. If the material is not hazardous or poses no danger, the Government will direct the Contractor to proceed without change. If the material is hazardous and handling of the material is necessary to accomplish the Work, the Government will issue a modification per the terms of the Contract.

c. Hazardous Noise: Provide hazardous noise signs, as directed, wherever equipment and work procedures produce sound-pressure levels greater than 85 dBA steady state or 140 dBA impulse, regardless of the duration of the exposure. When personnel are subject to sound-pressure levels exceeding the limits specified in COE EM-385-1-1, Table 5-3, they shall be provided with hearing protection.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. Green Purchasing:

1. Youngstown ARS is obligated to comply with the affirmative procurement requirements of:

a. Section 6007 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

b. Executive Order 13148.

c. The policies of the United States Department of Defense (USDoD)

“Green Procurement Program (GPP).”

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2. In order to comply, Youngstown ARS requires its Contactors to use, provide, and/or install environmentally preferable products and services in accordance with federally mandated preference programs.

3. Green purchasing includes the acquisition of:

a. Recycled content products.

b. Environmentally preferable products and services.

c. Bio-based products.

d. Energy- and water-efficient products.

e. Alternate fuel vehicles.

f. Products using renewable energy.

g. Alternatives to hazardous or toxic chemicals.

4. The elements of GPP are described on the Office of the Federal Environmental Executive website (http://www.ofee.gov/gp/gp.htm).

5. The Contractor shall comply with the following agency listings and guidelines/recommendations:

Agency Listing/Guidelines Website

United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines

(CPG)

http://www.epa.gov/cpg

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Bio -based Products Guidelines http://www.biobased.oce.usda.gov

United States Department of Energy (USDOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) Energy Efficiency Recommendations http://www.eere.energy.gov/femp/technologies/eep_e erecommendations.cfm

Green Seal Product Standards http://www.greenseal.org/certproducts.htm

If it is determined that a guideline/recommended product does not meet the specified performance requirements (or other known Government performance requirements), the Contractor shall submit for approval a proposed alternative with the lowest environmental impact that would meet the performance requirements.

http://www.ofee.gov/gp/gp.htm http://www.epa.gov/cpg http://www.biobased.oce.usda.gov/ http://www.eere.energy.gov/femp/technologies/eep_eerecommendations.cfm http://www.eere.energy.gov/femp/technologies/eep_eerecommendations.cfm http://www.greenseal.org/certproducts.htm

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6. The Contractor shall provide EPA-designated products containing recovered material unless the item cannot be acquired:

a. Competitively within a reasonable time frame.

b. Meeting the appropriate performance standards.

c. At a reasonable price.

7. Items identified in the USEPA's CPG shall be viewed as the minimum that can be considered when evaluating recycled/reused materials. Other materials and products not listed, but commonly used in industry outside of the Government, shall also be considered.

8. Material and product submittals for all recycled-content items shall list the recycled and recovered materials used and the percentage content listed.

B. Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Management:

1. HazMat Management Program (HMMP): The Contractor shall participate in the HMMP to the extent described in this Contract. Participation shall include:

a. Designation of a single individual who has experience and knowledge of hazardous materials as the point of contact for HazMat issues.

b. Provision of MSDSs for all HazMat used or stored on the Base.

c. Limited storage of HazMat on the Base.

d. Identification of all HazMat stored or used on the Base through the provisions of contract submittal documentation.

e. Tracking all HazMat stored or used on the Base.

f. Implementation of best management practices to prevent spills and other releases to the environment.

g. Proper storage and management of HazMat while in use or in storage to meet NFPA, OSHA, and RCRA requirements

h. Participation in an accurate exit inventory of HazMat used on the Base.

2. HAZMART is the central tracking function for HazMat used on the Base. It is located at Building 205.

3. Review of HazMat for Use on the Base:

a. The Contractor shall submit the current Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each HazMat to be used for the performance of the Work under this Contract to the Contracting Officer using AF Form 3000 – for review – prior to bringing any HAZMAT onto the Base.

1) HazMat will be reviewed by personnel in Bioenvironmental Engineering, Safety, and Environmental Engineering.

2) HazMat reviews are for material tracking purposes only. The Contractor remains responsible for compliance with applicable health and safety requirements for use of HazMat.

b. Substantiating documentation for the use of any HazMat required to complete work shall be submitted with the MSDS if the HazMat contains any of the following:

1) USEPA Industrial Toxics Program Chemicals, also known as EPA 17 toxic chemicals.

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2) Carcinogens as defined by OSHA.

3) Ozone-depleting chemicals (ODC).

4) Compounds with high volatile organic contents (VOCs).

5) CERCLA 102(a) Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS) – see

Appendix A of 40 CFR 355.

6) Hazardous air pollutants (HAP) – see Section 112 (b)(1) of the

Clean Air Act and its amendments.

c. For each HazMat stored or used on the Base, the Contractor shall maintain a current MSDS at the Site where the HazMat is being stored or used, and shall make the MSDSs available for inspection upon request from the Contracting Officer or authorized representative.

4. Tracking Usage of HazMat: The Contractor shall maintain a daily Usage Log for each HazMat.

a. Submit a copy of the updated Usage Log to the Contracting Officer, biweekly – concurrently with AF Form 3065.

b. The Usage Log shall indicate the:

1) Name of the material.

2) Date used.

3) Quantity used in units of measurement consistent with units marked on container.

4) Cumulative quantity used by material for the time period of the log.

5) User of the material.

c. The Usage Log shall include a provision for identification of a HazMat tracking number that will be designated by the…