FA6675-15-R-0013_B1776_-_SOW_-_DDPM_150015_-_Exterior_Renovation.pdf

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NAVAL AIR STATION FORT WORTH, TX

JOINT RESERVE BASE

June 16, 2015

STATEMENT OF WORK

Requirement: Construction Services to Renovate the Exterior of B1776 to include the replacement of the wood siding, concrete entries, landscaping, wood fence, gas pipes, exterior doors, and fire suppression system at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base.

Project # DDPM 15 0015

1. GENERAL

1.1. Exterior renovation of B1776 (4,324 Square Feet (SF)) to replace exterior 4” wood siding, east concrete entry, perimeter landscaping, natural gas piping, 8’ high cedar wood fencing, and exterior storefront doors. Remove & replace interior fire suppression system. Construct a 480 SF concrete pad at south entry.

2. DEMOLITION PHASE

2.1. WOOD SIDING DEMOLITION

2.1.1. DEMO 240 SF of 4” wood siding at north entry

2.1.2. DEMO 320 SF of 4” wood siding at south entry

2.1.3. DEMO 360 SF of 4” wood siding at east entry

2.1.4. DEMO 360 SF of 4” wood siding at west entry

2.2. EXTERIOR STOREFRONT DOOR DEMOLITION

2.2.1. DEMO one (1) set of 3’0” x 7’0” storefront double doors at the north entry

2.2.2. DEMO one (1) set of 3’0” x 7’0” wood double doors with glass inserts at the south entry

2.2.3. DEMO one (1) 3’0” x 7’0” single storefront door at the east entry

2.2.4. DEMO one (1) 3’0” x 7’0” single storefront door at the west entry

2.2.5. Remove existing Simplex 5000 cipher lock located at the south entry door and store for reuse

2.3. CONCRETE DEMOLITION

2.3.1. DEMO one (1) 5’0” x 5’0” x 6” concrete slab locate at the east entry and remove all construction debris

PROJECT DDPM 150015 – RENOVATE EXTERIOR OF BUILDING 1776

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2.4. PERIMETER LANDSCAPING DEMOLITION

2.4.1. DEMO 325 LF of 4” metal barrier surrounding B1776

2.4.2. DEMO 325 LF of 8” decorative block surrounding B1776

2.4.3. DEMO 975 SF of white gravel around the perimeter of B1776

2.5. WOOD FENCING DEMOLITION

2.5.1. DEMO 170 LF of 8’ high wood fencing located in the south yard of B1776.

This section of wood fencing runs from the end of the newly built No. 1 cedar wood fencing to the east side of B1765.

2.5.2. DEMO one (1) combination metal pole and concrete footer on the east end of the existing wood fencing.

Note: Remaining metal poles and concrete footers shall remain in place.

2.6. NATURAL GAS PIPE DEMOLITION

2.6.1. DEMO seven (7) linear feet of 2 1/4” black iron natural gas piping

2.6.2. DEMO one (1) 10” diameter gas regulator

2.6.3. DEMO two (2) natural gas valves

2.7. FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION

2.7.1. DEMO three (3) red audible strobe lights within B1776

2.7.2. DEMO fifteen (15) red non-audible strobe lights within B1776

2.7.3. DEMO twenty-three (23) smoke detectors within B1776

2.7.4. DEMO four (4) manual fire pull handles located at each exit

2.7.5. DEMO one (1) Monaco fire panel located in electrical room 110 (Reference Fire Suppression Demolition Plan)

Note: All fire protection equipment removed shall be returned to the government

3. CONSTRUCTION PHASE

3.1. VINYL SIDING & PRESSURE WASHING

3.1.1. Install a total of 1,280 SF of horizontal 4” vinyl siding with cedar texture over the north, south, east, and west entries.

3.1.2. Paint all newly installed vinyl siding with Sherwin-Williams Dover White SW 6385 exterior semi-gloss paint.

3.1.3. Pressure wash approximate 3,600 SF of exterior concrete block walls surrounding B1776. Remove all black mildew stains from the concrete block located at the south entrance.

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3.2. EXTERIOR DOORS

3.2.1. The Contractor shall install one (1) set of 3’0” x 7’0” narrow style clear anodized storefront doors to have 10” bottom rail and standard push pull handles on the exterior at the north entrance. Install panic hardware to the interior of north doors. Use ¼” gray tempered glass for both doors.

3.2.2. The Contractor shall install one (1) 3’0” x 7’0” narrow style clear anodized storefront door with 10” bottom rail and standard push pull handle on the exterior of the east and west entrances. Install panic hardware to the interior of both the east and west single storefront doors. Use 1/4” gray tempered glass for each door.

3.2.3. The Contractor shall install one (1) set of 3’0” x 7’0” wooden doors with ¼ gray tempered glass at the south entrance of B1776. Paint both wooden doors and door frames with Sherwin-Williams Dover White SW 6385 exterior semi-gloss paint.

3.2.4. The Contractor shall install one (1) standard cylindrical lock set with an empty socket on the exterior of the north, east, and west doors. The lock sets shall accommodate a Stanley BEST 7-pin small format interchangeable core. Reinstall the Simplex 5000 cipher lock on the south door.

Note: The Navy Public Works Locksmith will install all lock cores and cut all keys for B1776 after the Construction Phase is complete.

3.3. CONCRETE & GRADING

3.3.1. The Contractor shall construct a 16’ x 30’ (480 SF) concrete pad measuring 6” in thickness at the south entrance. The concrete pad shall be rated at 3,000 psi with No. 4 rebar @ 12” centers. Apply a smooth finish to the top of south concrete slab (See attached Concrete Layout drawing for more information).

3.3.2. The Contractor shall construct a 5’ x 5’ (25 SF) concrete pad measuring 6” in thickness at the east entrance. The concrete pad shall be rated at 3,000 psi with No. 4 rebar @ 12” centers. Apply a broom finish to the top of east concrete slab (See attached Concrete Layout drawing for more information).

3.3.3. The Contractor shall grade the surfaces around the south and east entries to allow for the proper construction of the concrete entries. Allow for drainage to be directed away from B1776 and the newly constructed concrete slabs.

3.3.4. The Contractor shall add approximately 20 CY of select fill around the west entry and A/C condenser units to fill in the soil eroded by years of rainwater runoff. Spread and compact all select fill were needed. Apply aqua seed over all bare spots after completion of the project.

(Reference Exterior Renovation Construction Plan)

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3.4. NATURAL GAS PIPING AT METER

3.4.1. The Contractor shall install a total of seven (7) linear feet of new 2-1/4” black iron pipe at gas meter location located at the southeast corner of B1776.

3.4.2. The Contractor shall install one (1) new 10” diameter gas regulator.

3.3.3. The Contractor shall install two (2) new gas valves designed to fit 2-1/4” black iron gas pipe.

3.3.4. The Contractor shall install paint coat all natural gas black piping, regulators, and valves to prevent future corrosion.

3.5. WOOD FENCING

3.5.1. The Contractor shall construct 165 LF of 8’ high No. 1 cedar wood fencing start at the south end of the existing 8’ high No. 1 cedar wood fencing and running west to B1765. All planks shall be 6” in width to match the existing fence. Include a horizontal wood cap running the entire 165 lineal foot distance. Reuse the existing metal posts.

3.5.2. The Contractor shall coat both sides of the 165 LF No. 1 cedar wood fencing with Baker’s Gray Away Super Cedar Gold Wood Seal or equivalent to match the existing wood fencing and B1776 wood trim.

(Reference Attached Site Plan)

3.6. PERIMETER LANDSCAPING

3.6.1. The Contractor shall grade 150 square yards around the perimeter of B1776 to create a 4’ perimeter flower garden.

3.6.2. The Contractor shall install approximately 325 LF of 6” colored concrete curbing around the perimeter of B1776. The concrete curbing shall be positioned 4’ away from the exterior block walls of B1776 to create a flower garden.

3.6.3. The Contractor shall plant approximately eighty (80) 5-gallon shrubs around the perimeter of B1776. All shrubs selected shall be considered Xeriscape (plants not requiring supplemental irrigation).

3.6.4. Haul, dump, and evenly spread approximately 1,300 SF of 1” Madison Gold gravel around the perimeter of B1776. Gravel shall be installed at a 3” to 4” depth.

(Reference Exterior Renovation Construction Plan)

3.7. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

3.7.1. The Contractor shall install a total of five (5) white audible strobe lights within B1776. Rooms 102 (north reception area), 103 (west corridor),115 (east corridor), 118 (east open area) and 114 (meeting room) shall receive the audible strobe lights.

3.7.2. The Contractor shall install a total of thirteen (13) white non-audible strobe lights within B1776. Rooms 104, 105, 107, 111, 122, 112, 116, 117, 123, 124, 119, 120, and 121 shall receive the non-audible strobe lights.

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3.7.3. The Contractor shall install a total of twenty-six (26) addressable smoke detectors within B1776. Room 111 shall receive one (1) smoke detector and Room 114 shall receive two (2) smoke detectors. All smoke detectors shall be labelled.

3.7.4. The Contractor shall install a total of four (4) manual fire pull handles to be located at each exterior exit door with B1776. All manual fire pull handles shall be labeled.

3.7.5. The Contractor shall install one (1) new addressable Monaco Map Plus Fire Panel in Electrical Room 110 located at the northwest corner of B1776. Panel wiring shall also include the existing duct detectors located above the corridor hard ceiling.

3.7.6. The Contractor shall test the addressable fire suppression system with the NAS JRB Forth Worth, TX Navy Public Works Fire Suppression Shop inspection personnel present.

(Reference Fire Suppression Installation Plan)

Note: All measurements, dimensions, and materials identified or described by the Government is for reference purposes only and need to be field validated by the Contractor.

4. MISCELLANEOUS

4.1. The CO will approve an area outside Building 1776 that will be made available for the contractor’s temporary storage facility for materials, tools, etc.

4.2. The Contractor shall visibly mark the exterior of Building 1776 in order to prevent unauthorized personnel entry, and control for impacts from dust, noise, and debris.

4.3. All Work under this Contract shall include the furnishing of all materials, labor, tools, equipment, and services necessary and incidental thereto.

4.4. All approvals and coordination for this SOW shall be handled by the Contracting Officer (CO).

4.5. Building 1776 must meet building code requirements for fire suppression/mass notification and egress.

5. MATERIALS

5.1. The Construction Contractor furnished materials shall include all associated equipment and appurtenances required for performing the Work and in accordance with the equipment manufacturer's literature. Material shall be as specified in the approved Design and subject to approval by the CO.

5.2. Material not definitely specified shall be of quality used for the purpose in Commercial practice. Items not specified but required for the proper installation or repair of a specified item or work shall be provided. Items shall be of the proper type, size, and material for the use intended.

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5.3. All construction materials utilized shall remain in the Standard English measuring system which shall be considered in the Contractor’s Price Proposal.

6. IDENTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES

6.1. The Prime Contractor shall ensure that all personnel employed on the construction project are identified as contractor personnel. Prime and subcontractor personnel shall wear identifying markings approved by the CO.

(i.e. hard hats or clothing clearly identifying the Company for whom the employee works).

7. EMPLOYEE PARKING

7.1. Construction Contractor employees shall park privately owned vehicles in an area designated by the CO. Construction Contractor parking will be made available as close to the Work Site as possible; however, shall not interfere with existing and established parking requirements of government employees.

8. JOB SITE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

8.1. All hand tools and equipment shall be maintained in good working order and properly stored when not in use. Construction attire shall be in accordance with applicable OSHA regulations.

9. SANITATION

9.1. The Construction Contractor shall provide and maintain within the construction area minimum field type sanitary facilities approved by the CO.

The portable sanitary facilities shall be securely attached to the ground to prevent blowing over. Government toilet facilities will not be available for Construction Contractor personnel.

10. CLEANUP/GENERATED REFUSE

10.1. At the end of each Working day, the Prime Contractor shall ensure the work site is cleaned up. All construction debris, waste materials, packaging material, and the like shall be disposed of in a contractor provided covered dumpster. Location of the dumpster shall be at the direction of the CO.

Cleanup of the work site shall include the construction area(s), material storage area (s), parking and eating area(s), and any other area(s) affected by the construction process. Any dirt or mud which is tracked on to any Base street, parking area, sidewalk, patio, or driveway shall be cleaned away daily.

10.2. The Construction Contractor shall take positive action to prevent work generated refuse from entering the sewer system. The project waste dumpster site shall be kept clean with the container removed regularly to prevent overflow. The prime contractor shall be held responsible for ensuring

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11. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

11.1. The Construction Contractor shall be subject to No Notice Inspections under Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Program by Inspectors of the Department of Labor.

12. EXPLOSIVE OPERATED HANDTOOLS

12.1. The Construction Contractor shall comply with OSHA Standard 1910.243(d) when utilizing explosive operated hand tools. Storage of explosive cartridges on the Installation shall be in metal containers and limited to one (1) days' supply. The Construction Contractor shall provide adequate controls to prevent loss/theft of cartridges used and stored on the Installation.

12.2. The Construction Contractor shall comply with AFMAN 91-201, NAVSEA OP

5, and NASFTWJRBINST 8000.3J when storing explosive cartridges for power tools. The Construction Contractor shall notify the 301st Fighter Wing Weapons Safety Manager, the Navy Explosives Safety Officer, and the Navy Fire Department of the location of the stored explosive cartridges and the exact type of each explosive cartridge.

13. SEVERE WEATHER

13.1. Upon receipt by the CO of a severe weather warning with anticipated winds of 35 knots or higher, the following sequence of actions shall be carried out:

13.1.1. The CO will notify the Prime Construction Contractor of the severe weather warning.

13.1.2. The Contractor shall take immediate action to tie down, remove, protect, and/or secure construction materials and equipment to the satisfaction of the CO in order to reasonably assure that Government property will not be damaged.

13.1.3. If the Construction Contractor fails or refuses to secure materials and equipment to the satisfaction of the CO Inspector, the Work will be accomplished by CO personnel and the cost thereof charged to the Contractor.

14. INTERRUPTION OF UTILITY SERVICES

14.1. When possible make utility cutovers and interruptions after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays. Conform to procedures required in the Paragraph ‘Work Outside Regular Hours.’

14.2. Ensure that new utility lines are complete, except for the connection, before interrupting existing service.

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14.3. Interruption to water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, telephone service, electric service, air conditioning, heating, fire alarm, compressed air, and gas shall be considered utility cutovers pursuant to the Paragraph entitled ‘Work Outside Regular Hours.

14.4. Operation of Station Utilities: The Construction Contractor shall not operate nor disturb the setting of control devices in the Station Utilities System, including water, sewer, electrical, and steam services. The Government will operate the control devices as required for normal conduct of the Work. The Construction Contractor shall notify the CO giving reasonable advance notice when such operation is required.

15. PRE-OUTAGE COORDINATION MEETING

15.1. Contractors are required to apply to the CO for utility outages at least ten (10) working days in advance.

15.2. The request should include, at a minimum, the location of the outage, utilities being affected, duration of outage and any necessary sketches.

15.3. No work will be performed on energized electrical circuits unless proof is provided that no other means exist.

16. WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

16.1. The Prime Contractor shall provide a list of specific waste materials that will be salvaged for resale, or recycled.

16.2. A waste tracker shall be submitted to the CO at least once monthly documenting all waste products removed from the project site and all material taken for recycling/reuse.

17. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

17.1. Submit (2) copies for each facility of the project operation and maintenance manuals prior to final invoice.

17.2. Operation and Maintenance Manuals must include manufacturer's standard brochures, schematics, printed instructions, general operating procedures, and safety precautions.

17.3. Bind information in manual format and grouped by technical sections.

17.4. Organize data by separate index and tabbed sheets, in a loose-leaf binder.

Binder must lie flat with printed sheets that are easy to read. Caution and warning indications must be clearly labeled.

18. EXISTING WORK

18.1. The Construction Contractor shall protect existing work which is to remain in place, be reused, or remain the property of the Government.

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18.2. Facilities: The Construction Contractor shall protect electrical and mechanical services and utilities. Where removal of existing utilities and pavement is specified or indicated, provide approved barricades, temporary covering of exposed areas, and temporary services or connections for electrical and mechanical utilities.

18.3. Dust and Debris Control: The Construction Contractor shall prevent the spread of dust and debris to occupied portions of the Building and avoid the creation of a nuisance or hazard in the surrounding area. Waste and debris resulting from the work being performed shall be cleaned up daily and promptly removed from the activity.

19. PERFORMANCE

19.1. Workmanship: Skilled personnel shall execute in a careful, neat, and proficient manner, and in compliance with accepted trade practices and prevailing industry standards. All work, including design, shall be executed in accordance with Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), International Building Code (IBC), National Electrical Code NFPA 70, Life Safety Code NFPA 101, The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System 40 CFR 122, OSHA standards, and specifically, 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926. All work on this Contract shall comply with all Local, State, and Federal Environmental Laws.

20. DEFINITIONS

20.1. As used herein, replace means provide new materials to replace existing or missing materials.

20.2. As used herein, install means provide and install new materials per approved design and specifications.

20.3. Minor Materials and Work: Minor materials and work not specifically mentioned herein but necessary for the proper completion of the specified work shall be furnished without additional cost to the Government.

20.4. Unforeseen Major Repairs: Should deteriorated materials of a major nature be uncovered in the course of the Work, it shall be brought to the attention of the CO. Repairs shall be made as directed in writing, and an adjustment will be made in the Contract Price in accordance with the terms of a Contract Modification.

20.5. Existing Work: Where existing work is changed or removed, or where new work adjoins, connects to, or abuts existing work, the existing work shall be altered as necessary and connected in a substantial and workmanlike manner.

20.6. All new work shall match, as nearly as practicable, existing, adjoining, and/or adjacent similar work.

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20.7. Operations affecting existing work shall be conducted with care to prevent damage to work in place, and all existing work damaged by such operations shall be rectified or replaced without additional expense to the Government.

21. CRITERIA AND STANDARDS

21.1. The Construction Contractor shall prepare Final Design Material in accordance with criteria and applicable publications, standards, instructions, and manuals listed below, or publications standards, instructions, and manuals previously furnished to the Construction Contractor, hereby made a part of this SOW, and supplemental detailed instructions which shall be issued by the CO during the progress of the Work (this is only a partial list and should not be construed as limiting the Standards which may apply to this Project).

21.2. The Design shall include the use of recovered materials and achievement of waste reduction and energy efficiency in Facility designs in any Projects or Services such as writing specifications, selecting materials, or preparing drawings. Recovered materials should only be used or specified where economically feasible. Some acceptable recoverable materials would include carpet made from recovered materials, blanket insulation, board insulation, building insulation, cellulose fiber loose fill, hydraulic mulch, laminated paperboard, loose fill insulation, mineral fiber insulation, paper, paper products, and post-consumer materials. Recovered material means waste materials and byproducts that have been recovered or diverted from solid waste.

21.3. Energy efficiency would include efficient designs and layout, insulation, use of energy efficient equipment, energy efficient lighting, energy audits, and surveys. The Construction Contractor shall be responsible for notifying the CO of any missing criteria needed for his/her Work.

21.4. Construction must meet all the latest Federal, State, and Local Building

Codes.

21.5. US GOVERNMENT/US AIR FORCE PUBLICATIONS: US Government/US Air Force publications can be found via internet at http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/. Some suggested publications would include:

21.5.1. AFI 32-1024, Standard Facility Requirements, 14 Jul 2011

21.5.2. AFI 91-203, Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instructions, 15

Jun 2012

21.5.3. 29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

Regulations & Standards

21.6. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUILDING SCIENCES (NIBS): The NIBS operates a website called the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG) and it can be found via internet at http://www.wbdg.org/. Some suggested Unified Facilities Criteria’s (UFCs) would include:

21.6.1. UFC 4-610-01, Administrative Facilities, with Change 1.

http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/ http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/ http://www.wbdg.org/

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21.6.2. UFC 1-200-01, General Building Requirements

21.6.3. UFC 3-600-10N, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities

21.6.4. UFC 4-010-01, DOD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings, with

Change 1.

Reference the following sections on exterior doors:

2-4.17 Glazed Doors 2-4.18 Exterior Conventional Doors B-3.3 Standard 12 – Exterior Doors B-3.3.1 Unglazed Doors B-3.3.2 Glazed Doors B-3.3.3 Alternative Designs

21.6.8. UFC 3-800-10N, Environmental Engineering for Facility Construction

21.7. INDUSTRY STANDARDS:

21.7.1. National Fire Protection Codes (NFPA).

21.7.2. Uniform Building Code (UBC).

21.7.3. Uniform Mechanical (UMC).

21.7.4. National Electric Code (NEC).

22. DRAWINGS ACCOMPANYING SPECIFICATIONS

22.1. Drawings for this Project are provided in the Attachments. These Drawings and Images are for Official Use Only to provide information to the Construction Contractors in order to propose on this Project, The Drawings are only for the Construction Contractor’s use and are not to be disseminated to other parties that are not directly associated with this Project. Primary Construction Contractors shall pass the Drawing Dissemination Policy on to any Subcontractors that may have a need for the information. The intent of making the Drawings available is to support the general SOW and estimated work. The Drawings are for reference purposes only and it is the responsibility of the Construction Contractor to verify the accuracy of the Drawings and validate all critical measurements.

22.1.1. The Construction Contractor is responsible for verification of all details, measurement, etc., prior to ordering materials and execution of the Work. Construction Contractors shall inspect all Site conditions necessary to base their Bid.

23. PROJECT DESIGN DELIVERABLES

23.1. FINAL CONTRACT DRAWINGS

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23.1.1. Design Drawings and Specifications are a Contract deliverable and submittal requirement. Approved Drawings and Specifications shall become the property of the Government.

23.1.2. All Contract Drawings shall be well prepared, complete, and accomplished in accordance with the best professional practice to show clearly and concisely the type and extent of Work to be performed. The Drawings shall be drawn to appropriate scales and dimensioned completely and accurately. Extensive explanatory notes on the Drawings should be held to a minimum or placed in specifications. Dimensions shall be shown in Standard English units.

Standard building material indications and symbols for architectural items and for mechanical and electrical equipment shall be used to the greatest extent possible. Drawings shall be delivered in hard copy, standard black line quality paper, at the conclusion of the construction project. All Review Drawings and Corrected Final Drawings shall be half size (11” x 17”).

23.1.3. The Contractor shall be allowed to work as their own in-house design architect for the purpose of this design deliverable.

23.1.4. The Contract will not be required to disclose the name of their Design Manager for the purpose of this design deliverable.

23.1.5. A Background File shall be made available by the Government to the Awarded Contractor for use in preparing the overall Design Drawing Submittals post contract award.

23.2. DRAWING STANDARDS

23.2.1. Drawings shall be prepared on AutoCAD 2013 or compatible format.

Two (2) hard copies of all Drawings shall be provided to the Contracting Officer (CO) for review. When the Design Drawings are accepted, the Construction Contractor may then begin construction while the As-Constructed Drawings are being developed with Base Civil Engineer (BCE) approval. Two (2) hard copies of As-Constructed Drawings shall be submitted to the Government upon completion of Construction and shall be reviewed for accuracy. Upon approval, the Construction Contractor shall provide two (2) electronic versions of the As-Constructed Drawings on AutoCAD 2013 or compatible format, and as .PDF to the Government on CD/DVD. The Drawings shall be drawn to appropriate scales and dimensioned completely and accurately. Extensive explanatory notes on the Drawings should be held to a minimum. Dimensions shall be shown in Standard English units. Standard building material indications and symbols for architectural items and for mechanical and electrical equipment shall be used to the greatest extent possible.

24. WORK EXECUTION

24.1. SCHEDULE

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24.1.1. Work will be accomplished around the work schedule of the building occupants, normally 0730-1630 hours, Monday-Friday. No work will be scheduled on weekends without prior written approval by the CO.

24.2. COORDINATION

24.2.1. Before commencing work on a specific area, the Construction Contractor shall determine that all requirements pertaining to scheduling of the Work, the time approved by the CO for commencement of the Work, and the coordination with the COR are being complied with.

24.2.2. The Construction Contractor shall further determine that all required

Notices have been given and Permits have been obtained (utility outages, road closures, digging, hot work, SW3P, etc.).

24.3. SCHEDULING AND SEQUENCE OF WORK

24.3.1. The Work shall be completed to minimize interference with the normal functions of the Government.

24.3.2. Prior to beginning any work, the Construction Contractor shall meet with the CO in order that an approved schedule and Sequence of Work may be arranged.

25. PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

25.1. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR PROJECT MANAGER: The Construction Contractor shall name and assign a responsible person as Project Manager.

He/she shall maintain the Project File to contain all correspondence and criteria pertinent to this Project and shall provide the CO with the names of the individuals responsible for preparation and coordination of the Project Work.

25.2. COORDINATION: During the progress of the Work, the Construction

Contractor shall confer with the CO as required, to assure approval and coordination of the completed Work.

26. SITE VISITATION

26.1. Prior to submitting proposals, it is highly recommended that prospective contractors visit the site in order to satisfy themselves as to the nature of the project site, details, character, and amount of work to be accomplished. The Contractor is responsible for the verification of all statement of work details, critical measurements, drawing specification and dimensions, etc., prior to preparation of their proposal, ordering of materials, and execution of work.

Failure to attend a site visit shall not relieve the contractor of responsibility for being knowledgeable of those conditions that may only be readily observed by attending a site visit.

26.2. Site visitation shall be arranged by the CO.

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27. TIME OF COMPLETION

27.1. Estimated time for completion of work is 90 Calendar Days.