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REVITALIZE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 94-0466

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SECTION 01110N

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The work to be performed under this contract consists of providing the labor, equipment, and materials to and equipment necessary to complete the labor described below and in the contract drawings and specifications at the 914th Airlift Wing, Air Reserve Station, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, Niagara Falls, New York 14304-5001.

1.1.3 SITE VISIT

The Contractor is solely responsible to attend the scheduled site visit and take measurements of existing conditions. Plans for the project are included as part of the bid package. Additional plans may be reviewed at the Office of the Base Civil Engineer located at Building 403.

1.1.4 CLEAN WORK SITE

The Contractor is solely responsible to clean the work site regularly during each work day as the work progresses, to prevent the accumulation of FOD (foreign object debris). All debris shall be placed in a demolition container/dumpster to prevent accumulation of debris at the demolition site and surrounding area.

1.1.5 DEMOLITION WORK PLAN

Contractor shall provide a work/demolition plan prior to starting any work. Work shall not proceed until the Contractor's work/demolition plan has been reviewed and approved by the Base Contracting Officer and/or his representatives. The work/demolition plan shall include the following:

1.) If the Contract include asbestos abatement, an asbestos abatement plan that satisfies the requirements found in NYCRR Part 56,29 CFR 1926.1101, and 40 CFR Part 61. These include but not limited to engineering controls that will be used, locations and setup of decon, copy of EPA 10 day notification letter, Contractors asbestos handling license, insurance certificates, letter from landfill accepting asbestos debris, workers asbestos handling certificates, name of competent person/supervisor, proposed list of variances, written respiratory program, material safety data sheets, equipment rental letter, and name and address of air monitoring firm showing that they are NVALP and ELAP certified. 2.) The demolition plan shall the following (where applicable): proposed method of demolition, recycling plan, engineering controls to reduce the amount of dust released to the air, disposal location, utilities capping plan, etc. The recycling plan shall also include documentation from each recycling center that the demolition Contractor will use for recycling. The recycling plan shall indicate which materials will be recycled at each center.

The recycling plan shall also include written certification (state, local, etc.) showing that the recycling center is approved to accept and has the capacity for each material listed to be recycled at their facility.

The recycling plan shall indicate how the recycling facility/demolition Contractor will supply the net weights on each, material recycled. The documentation each recycling center shall be on recycling center letterhead with original signature by the qualified recycling center representatives.

1.1.6 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The work to be accomplished by the Contractor shall include, but not limited to the following items:

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After construction, but before the contract is considered final, the Contractor shall supply an itemized list of materials recycled, including quantities, to the Base Contracting Officer (who in turn shall forward list to CEV).

1.1.7 DEMOLITION OF WORK - GENERAL - EXISTING

Saw cut and remove existing bituminous pavement as required.

Saw cut and remove existing concrete pavement as required.

Remove existing lawn areas as required.

Saw cut and remove existing concrete curbs as required.

Abandon existing main, valve boxes and fire hydrants as required.

Remove and replace all signs, bollards, sign posts, light poles that are in the pathway of proposed alignment at no additional cost to the government.

1.2 NEW WORK - GENERAL

Provide new bituminous pavement as required.

Provide new concrete pavement as required.

Provide new lawn areas as required.

Provide new concrete curbs as required.

Excavate and backfill test pits in advance of construction.

1.2.1 NEW WORK - PLUMBING

Provide new water supply lines as required.

Provide new water shut off valves as required.

Provide new fire hydrants as required.

Provide new pipe restraints as required.

Provide new water service connections to existing buildings as required.

Contractor to provide certified flow test report for each fire hydrant and provide data on the “as built” drawings indicating the results of each of the flow tests at each of the fire hydrants.

1.3 EXISTING WORK

In addition to "FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements":

a. Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remain.

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b. Maintain water supply to all buildings during the length of the project. Water shutdowns must be scheduled to a minimum of seven (7) days notice in advance and not exceed four (4) hours induration.

c. Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer. At the completion of operations, existing work shall be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

d. Contractor shall replace all disturbed property in-kind with existing conditions, including but not limited to: curbs, sidewalks, signs, poles, fencing, small diameter trees, parking bumpers, bollards. Planters and other ornamental items. Restored pavement thickness must match or exceed existing pavement.

1.4 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES

Obtain digging permits prior to start of excavation by contacting the Base Civil Engineer 10 calendar days in advance. All utilities must be identified by a company experienced in utility location of all types of utilities. This utility locator should not have any responsibilities on this project other than utility location.

Scan the construction site with electromagnetic or sonic equipment, and mark the surface of the ground, or paved surface where existing underground utilities are discovered. Utility locator will be responsible to identify all utilities shown or not shown on the project drawings. Verify the elevations of existing piping, utilities, and any type of underground or encased obstruction not indicated to be specified or removed but indicated or discovered during scanning in locations to be traversed by piping, ducts, and other work to be conducted or installed. Verify elevations before installing new work closer than nearest manhole or other structure at which an adjustment in grade can be made. Contractor shall engage a firm experienced in utility location to verify and identify underground utilities and mark same in advance of the pipeline and other related excavation work. Any digging permits issued by the government are to be used as reference only; physical location and marking will be the responsibility of the experienced utility location firm engaged by the Contractor.

1.5 NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO EXCAVATION

Notify the Contracting Officer at least 48 hours prior to starting excavation work.

1.6 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

Dimensions on drawings shall be checked, for accuracy, by the Contractor. The Contractor shall determine exact dimensions for proper fit. Drawings shall not be construed as being detailed working drawings.

The following drawings accompany these specifications and are a part thereof.

Drawings NGF- 3033-001 Sheets 1 through 36

One (1) set of contract drawings and specifications will be furnished to the Contractor in electronic or paper media without charge. Reference publications will not be furnished. The Contractor shall immediately check furnished drawings and specifications and notify the Government of any discrepancies.

1.7 Work Restrictions

The Contractor shall not be allowed to work on Federal Holidays or when the Base is closed due to inclement weather.

1.7.1 Normal Duty Hours

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Normal duty hours for work shall be 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Requests for additional working hours, beyond the normal duty hours, shall be submitted by the Contractor to the Contracting Officer seven (7) days in advance of the proposed work period. This request for additional time shall require written approval from the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall give the Contracting Officer or his representative a 48 hour notice of the Contractor's intent to commence work.

1.7.3 Daily Sign -In Sheet

Prior to starting the work each day, the Contractor and/or subcontractor must fill out the Sign-In sheet located at the 914th AW, Base Civil Engineering Office Building 403.

1.8 ON - SITE PERMITS

1.8.1 Utility Outages And Connections

Work shall be scheduled to hold outages to a minimum. The Contracting Officer may permit outages at his discretion.

Requests for utility outages and connections shall be made in writing to the Contracting Officer at least seven (7) working days in advance of the time required. Each request shall state the system involved, area involved, approximate duration of outage, and the nature of the work involved.

The Contractor and/or subcontractor shall coordinate any power shut downs with the Government. Any additional costs related to overtime, premium pay or impacts shall be paid by the Contractor at no increase to the contract.

1.8.2 Borrow , Digging, Welding, and Burning Permits

ACTIVITY SUBMISSION DATE SUBMISSION FORM

Borrow 10 days prior to work from Base Civil Eng. AF 103 Bldg. 403.

Digging 10 days prior to work from Base Civil Eng. AF 103 Bldg. 403.

Welding Each day prior to work from Base Fire Chief Bldg. 700.

Burning Each day prior to work from Base Fire Chief Bldg. 700.

Permits shall be posted at a conspicuous location in the construction area.

Permits are the property of the Government and shall be returned to the Contracting Officer upon completion of permitted work.

Digging permit will not be processed until erosion and sediment control plan has been approved.

The Contractor is responsible for hand excavation within 3'-0" from either side of all utilities that have been either staked or marked by the utility locator.

Burning of trash is not permitted.

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Use of explosives shall not be permitted.

1.9 REMOVAL OF WASTE MATERIAL

During the progress and at the completion of work, all refuse and waste material shall be removed from Government property and disposed according to Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations. If waste material is not removed daily, the Contractor shall provide a covered waste container at his expense.

1.10 UTILITIES

Electricity and water shall be provided by the Government. Any extension of, or connections to, the existing lines and their removal will be at the expense of the Contractor. All connections to existing utilities, if necessary, shall be coordinated with the Government. The Contractor is responsible for supplying his own restroom facilities.

PART 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

Refer to specifications Sections 01355A ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION & 01356A STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION MEASURES for project requirements. Any questions concerning environmental conditions or problems shall be referred to 914th AW/CEV at (716) 236-3125.

PART 3 SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The Contractor shall supply the Base Contracting Officer with a list of quantities of materials used and removed prior to final acceptance of the project completion. The Contractor shall use the areas designated by the Contracting Officer for storage of materials and vehicles. The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer, for approval, a sequence and schedule of work.

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