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United States Air Force Academy Standard Specifications

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01000 - 1

July 2007

SECTION 01000 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. SUMMARY

This section provides general requirements for all USAFA design and construction projects.

These standards are to be used in conjunction with Federal, State, and Local codes.

1.2. COMMON AIR FORCE USED ABBREVIATIONS

AE ..................... Architect – Engineer AFI .................... Air Force Instruction AD .................... Athletic Directorate AICUZ ............... Air Installation Compatible Use Zone ASHRAE........... American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers BCAS ................ Base Contracting Automated System BCE .................. Base Civil Engineer BCT .................. Basic Cadet Training BITS ................. Base Information Transfer System Bldg. ................. Building BTU .................. British Thermal Unit BTUH ................ British Thermal Unit per Hour CADD ............... Computer Aided Design Drafting CE .................... Civil Engineer CEMAS ............. Civil Engineer Material Acquisition System CETF ................ Consolidated Education and Training Facility CFC .................. Chlorofluorocarbons CFE .................. Contractor Furnished Equipment CFR .................. Code of Federal Regulations CLIN ................. Contract Line Item Number CDOT ............... Colorado Department of Transportation COE .................. Corps of Engineers (US Army) CONUS ............ Continental United States CPR .................. Cardio Pulmonary Resitation CTL ................... Construction Technical Letter CWA ................. Clean Water Act DD .................... Department of Defense (form designation) DDC .................. Direct Digital Control DF ..................... Dean of Faculty DFAS ................ Defense Finance and Accounting Service DoD .................. Department of Defense DOE .................. Department of Energy DRMO .............. Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office DRU .................. Direct Reporting Unit DSN .................. Defense Switching Network DSW ................. Direct Scheduled Work DUERS ............. Defense Utility Energy Reporting System EBS .................. Environmental Baseline Survey ESOHCAMP ..... Environmental Safety and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment and

Management Program ECIP ................. Energy Conservation Investment Program EET .................. Exercise Evaluation Team EIAP ................. Environmental Impact Analysis Process

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EIT/FE .............. Engineer-In-Training/Fundamentals of Engineering EMCS ............... Energy Management Control System EMSG ............... Energy Management Steering Group EPA .................. Environmental Protection Agency ESPC ................ Energy Savings Performance Contracting ETL ................... Engineer Technical Letter FAA .................. Federal Aviation Administration FAR .................. Federal Acquisition Regulation FB ..................... Facilities Board FBWP ............... Facilities Board Working Panel FERL ................ Field Engineering Readiness Laboratory FOD .................. Foreign Object Damage GIS ................... Geospatial Information System GSA .................. General Services Administration GOQ ................. General Officer Quarters HAZMAT........... Hazardous Material HFC .................. Hydrochlorofluorcarbons HM .................... Hazardous Material HQ .................... Headquarters HTHW............... High Temperature Hot Water HVAC ............... Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning IAW ................... In Accordance With IDIQ .................. Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity IFB .................... Invitation for Bid IWIMS ............... Interim Work Information Management Systems ITNSS ............... Information Technology Network Systems and Services JA ..................... Judge Advocate JPPSO .............. Joint Personal Property Shipping Office LAN .................. Local Area Net LBP ................... Lead-Based Paint LG ..................... Logistics Group MAJCOM .......... Major Command MCP ................. Military Construction Program MFH .................. Military Family Housing MGD ................. Million Gallons per Day MIG ................... Metal Inert Gas MILCON ........... Military Construction MIL-HDBK ........ Military Handbook MIPR ................ Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request MOA ................. Memorandum of Agreement MOU ................. Memorandum of Understanding MSDS ............... Material Safety Data Sheet NAF .................. Nonappropriated Funds NCAA ............... National Collegiate Athletic Association NCO ................. Non-Commissioned Officer NEC .................. National Electric Code NEPA ................ National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 NESHAP........... National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants NFPA ................ National Fire Protection Association NIOSH .............. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NLT ................... No Later Than NOI ................... Notice of Intent NOT .................. Notice of Termination NTE .................. Not To Exceed NPDES ............. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System O&M ................. Operations and Maintenance

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ODS .................. Ozone Depleting Substance OG .................... Operations Group OSHA ............... Occupational Safety and Health Administration Para .................. Paragraph PC .................... Personnel Computer PCB .................. Polychlorinated Biphenyls PCI ................... Pavement Condition Index PCMS ............... Project by Contract Management System PDC .................. Programming, Design, and Construction PE ..................... Professional Engineer POC .................. Point of Contact POL .................. Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants POM ................. Program Objective Memorandum PSI .................... Per Square Inch PWS ................. Performance Work Statement QAE .................. Quality Assurance Evaluator QAP .................. Quality Assurance Plan QC .................... Quality Control QCI ................... Quality Control Inspector QCP .................. Quality Control Plan RA .................... Registered Architect RAC .................. Risk Assessment Code RAMP ............... Requirements and Management Plan RFI .................... Request for Information RFP .................. Request for Proposal RWP ................. Recurring Work Program SABER ............. Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineer Requirements SBA .................. Small Business Administration SF ..................... Standard Form SOQ ................. Senior Officer Quarters SOW ................. Statement of Work TDY .................. Temporary Duty TIG ................... Tungsten Inert Gas TLF ................... Temporary Lodging Facilities U.S. .................. United States UPC .................. Uniform Plumbing Code USAFA ............. United States Air Force Academy USAFAI ............ United States Air Force Academy Instruction USAF ................ United States Air Force VOQ ................. Visiting Officer Quarters VIPs .................. Very Important Persons VOQ ................. Visiting Officer Quarters WIMS ................ Work Information Management System WRRB .............. Work Request Review Board

1.3. BASE ACCESS

A. Access Procedures

1. The Contractor shall provide Contracting Officer with a form USAFA IMT 111, Application for Personnel and Vehicle Passes to work under Air Force Contract. Each individual requiring access, shall fill out this form, with employer signing line 1.14. Each individual must not sign 1.13 until in the presence of officer approving the application. The Contractor shall allow ten working days for the Installation to process passes for individuals. The Government reserves the right to deny access to any questionable

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July 2007 individuals. Revisions to the Entry Authorization List shall be provided to the Contracting Officer as names of individuals are added or deleted from the list. Vehicles and attendees are subject to search at the discretion of the Government. The Contractor shall anticipate delays during the inspection process as well as delays due to vehicle queues. These procedures will be discussed further at the pre-construction meeting.

B. Heightened Alert Conditions

1. Conditions caused by Force Majeure (acts of war, terrorism, nature, etc.) shall be addressed via contract time extension at no cost only. The Contractor shall anticipate that in the event of heightened alert, access to the USAF Academy may be denied for approximately three to five days. The Contractor shall also anticipate that during periods of heightened alert, time required to access the USAF Academy may increase threefold for a period of seven days.

1.4. ACADEMY WORK SCHEDULING

A. The Contractor's working hours shall be between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with no work on weekends or the 10 Federal holidays unless allowed by the Contracting Officer (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas). Permission in writing to work at times other than those stated above must be obtained from the Contracting Officer at least 5 working days in advance.

B. Special Activities, Interruptions, and Delays:

1. The Contractor may be required to temporarily stop work for operational requirements, special events, installation exercises, or while Distinguished Visitor (DV) familiarization visits/tours are conducted. Particular interruptions and work stoppage is to be expected during the weeks of Graduation (late May / early June), Parent’s Weekend (usually in conjunction with Labor Day), and Corona Conference (in the Fall). Official late reporting and snow cals will affect the Contractor’s work periods. The Contractor must make allowances for these events and resulting lost time will not be reimbursable. Notification to the Contactor shall be provided by the Contracting Officer. Work may be allowed in certain areas during these events. Check with the Contracting Officer.

2. For these activities when work may be restricted, the Contractor shall have the areas cleaned, equipment and material organized as directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.5. CONTRACTOR STORAGE AREA REQUIREMENTS

A. The following Contractor’s Storage Area Requirements will be applicable for the project referenced above. The purpose of these requirements is to provide uniformity to the USAF Academy (USAFA) Contractor Storage Areas. Both the location and the dimensions will be site verified by the Contractor and the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

B. FENCING: Install fencing around the perimeter of the storage area. The fencing shall be six feet high. Posts shall be placed at 8 foot on center or closer where required. An excavation permit will be obtained before any digging. If USAFA determines the fenced area is in a visually sensitive area, slats will be required in the fence fabric. Determination will be made by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. The Contractor will screen chain link fencing for construction projects with Air Force Blue (or equivalent) fence fabric. Air Force Blue is a medium shade of the color azure, a blue-cyan color on the HSV (hue, saturation, value) color wheel at 210 degrees, 45%, 45%.

C. ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE SURVEY (EBS): EBS for this storage location will be conducted by the USAFA Environmental Flight, before the above referenced fence is installed.

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The EBS will consist of a visual site investigation, as well as, soil samples to be taken from the locations within the staging area. If contamination is identified in the initial EBS, the Government will be responsible for the site cleanup. Upon completion of the contract, the Government will perform a follow up EBS. If contamination is identified, the contractor will be held responsible for clean up and ultimate return of storage yard to original condition. No Petroleums (fuels), Oils, Lubricants, (POL), nor Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) shall be stored on site.

D. ELECTRICITY: Electricity for construction is available. Contractor is responsible for coordination of hook up and all materials required. Note: Cables are to be in conduit and buried. Location of power and specific hook up procedures will be coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. No electrical work shall take place without expressed approval from the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. An excavation permit shall be obtained before any digging is performed.

E. TELEPHONE: If the Contractor wishes to install telephone service, all costs of the telephone service shall be borne by the Contractor. Coordination with Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative is required prior to any excavation. Telephone lines and connections shall be disconnected upon contract completion.

F. DEBRIS: During the storage lot inspection with the Contractor and Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, debris identified by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative shall be removed by the USAFA, leaving a suitable starting point for lot turn over to the contractor. Debris shall be removed before EBS and subsequent fence installation.

The storage area will be left in a debris free condition upon completion of the contract. Any items in the storage area at the completion that are identified by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative as debris shall be removed by the contractor upon contract completion. Debris removal shall be the responsibility of the contractor and removed accordingly.

G. TOILET(S): The Contractor shall provide temporary toilet(s) for use by construction personnel.

Toilets shall be in place when office/trailer is established. Toilet(s) shall be removed upon contract completion.

H. SIGNAGE: The Contractor shall erect a sign with the company name and phone number. The name of the company shall be in letters at least 3” high. The appearance and placement of the sign are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. Signage will be removed upon contract completion.

I. MAINTENANCE: The Contractor is responsible for maintenance of the fence and storage area during the period of the contract. The staging area shall be kept orderly and free of litter as determined by the Contracting Officer. A final inspection shall be conducted by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. Any storage site punch list items shall be corrected before the contract is determine complete.

J. TREES: Trees (> 4” diameter) within the site shall be left in place, and care taken not to compact ground around them. Smaller tree removal shall be the responsibility of the USAFA.

Coordination with the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative is required before fence or utility installation.

K. CONSTRUCTION TRAILER: Construction trailers must comply with USAFA color scheme.

This is a tan scheme. Their location at a project or within a storage yard must be approved by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

1.6. CONTRACTOR CONSTRUCTION SIGNAGE

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A. All construction projects shall have a sign telling the general public of the intent of the project and other pertinent project information. See the example shown on the next page.

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Sign Standards

Dimensions: 8’ X 4’ Back Ground: White Text Color: Black Bird Height: 21.5”

Text size:

“Please pardon the…” Statement: 4” USAFA Civil Engineer: 2.5” Project Title Info: 3” Investment/Completion Info: 2” Project Specifics: 2”

“Please pardon the inconvenience as we build for future generations of Air Force leaders.”

USAFA Civil Engineer

FY0X Project Title Investment: $X.X million Estimated Completion: Summer 200X

CUSTOMER: List Customer Here

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT: 10MSG/LGCA

ARCHITECT: List Name Here ENGINEER: List Name Here CONTRACTOR: List Name Here

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1.7. UTILITIES

A. Reasonable amounts of utilities necessary for the project, such as water and electricity, will be provided to the Contractor at no additional cost, as determined by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall be responsible for installing and maintaining temporary lines and properly removing them after work is complete.

B. Fire Hydrant Connections: Only compatible adapters shall be utilized for hydrant connections. A gate valve shall be provided and installed by the Contractor between the hydrant and supply hoses to control flow. Connection shall include backflow protection. Temporary connections to fire hydrants shall be disconnected at the end of each working day. No quick closing valves such as plug or butterfly valves will be used. Notify the Fire Department (333-4433) prior to connection.

C. Removal: Prior to final acceptance, all temporary cords, lines or other equipment shall be removed and the existing outlets and lines restored to the conditions existing prior to the start of construction.

D. Utility Outages: Any proposed utility outages necessitated by the work shall be requested in writing to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative at least fifteen (15) working days prior to the proposed outage. The request shall stipulate the specific utility systems and circuits to be affected, the location of the work, the time at which the shutdown will occur, and the duration of the outage for each system. Outages shall be kept to a minimum both in number and in duration. Where multiple outages are required, as many outages as can be accurately scheduled shall be submitted as a group.

1.8. OUTAGE WORK SEQUENCE REQUIREMENT

A. Critical to the success of this project will be the phasing and sequencing of the work to minimize down time and inconvenience to the facility occupants and base personnel.

B. The Contractor shall develop and submit to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative for approval, any outage or traffic closure plans/schedules fifteen (15) working days prior to commencing of work. The plan shall include details of the actions to be taken during the outage or closure, additional crews and extended work hours required, how and where temporary back-up power will be provided, contingency plans if the proposed actions are not completed as scheduled, the estimated dates and times of the outage or closure, and which sections of facilities will affected. Changes to outage or closure plans as shown on drawings or in specs should be requested 21 days in advance.

1.9. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

A. The USAF Academy is committed that no asbestos containing materials (ACM) will be introduced onto the base. A submittal memorandum will be required from the Contractor documenting that no materials brought on base are ACM.

1.10. DEFERRAL OF RECURRING WORK ON EQUIPMENT

A. Maintenance Engineering, 10CES/CEOE, must be made aware of any equipment that is taken out of service for any period of time during construction, and also if the equipment is removed as part of the project. The reason for this is so the Recurring Work Program (RWP) can be modified to account for the equipment being down or removed.

B. Fifteen (15) working days prior prior to any equipment being taken out of service, the following information must be sent to Maintenance Engineering, 10CES/CEOE:

1. Project Number

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2. Facility

3. Construction Inspector Name

4. Contractor

5. Nomenclature / Description of Equipment Item

6. Location within Facility

7. Manufacturer

8. Model Name

9. Model Number

10. Serial Number

11. Capacity / Size

12. “Out of Service” Date

13. Mark as “Deferred” if replacing or “Removed” if no replacement.

1.11. FALCON-EYES PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

A. CONES. The Contractor will use reflectorized Air Force Blue (or equivalent) cones with silver striping at static construction sites that do not conflict with requirements specified by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Air Force Blue is a medium shade of the color azure, a blue-cyan color on the HSV (hue, saturation, value) color wheel at 210 degrees, 45%, 45%. The cone will be 28 inches in height with a 6 inch reflectorized band 3 to 4 inches below the top of the cone, and a 4 inch reflectorized band approximately 2 inches below the 6 inch band.

B. SITE BARRICADES. The Contractor will use Air Force Blue (or equivalent) barricades supplied by the Government (GFE – Government Furnished Equipment) to delineate construction sites on the Architectural Rigid Pavement (Terrazzo) in the Cadet Area. A sample of the site barricade is shown below. The Contractor is responsible for pick-up, set-up and return of the site barricades. Coordinate logistics with the 10 CES/CECC Construction Inspector. The Contractor must ensure that the barricades are adequately secured to withstand high winds.

C. PORT-A-POTS. The Contractor will use Air Force Blue (or equivalent) port-a-pots in areas visible to the public, such as Falcon Stadium and the Athletic Fields, etc. Air Force Blue is a medium shade of the color azure, a blue-cyan color on the HSV (hue, saturation, value) color wheel at 210 degrees, 45%, 45%. Brown port-a-pots will be used in less visible/noticeable/public areas, such as hidden in trees along roadways or in project sites not visible to the public.

END OF SECTION 01000

PROJECT MEETINGS 01200 - 1

SECTION 01200 – PROJECT MEETINGS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1. RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division I specification sections, apply to this section.

1.2. SUMMARY

A. This section specifies administrative and procedural requirements for project meetings including, but not limited to:

1. Pre-Construction Meeting

2. Coordination Meetings

3. Weekly Progress Meetings

4. Construction Phasing and Schedules

B. Provide 2-week construction schedule forecast and current work progress at each meeting or upon request, to include the following at a minimum:

1. Scheduled progress versus Actual progress

2. Milestones completed

3. Milestones approaching in the next 2 weeks and beyond.

4. Future outages or closures

5. Pending submittals or RFI’s

6. Potential modifications

1.3. PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. The Contractor shall attend a preconstruction meeting scheduled by the Contracting Officer.

Work shall not commence prior to the meeting.

B. The Contractor shall address project orientation, personnel contact, safety issues, environmental issues, permits, deficiencies, and the location of the Contractor’s office.

1.4. COORDINATION MEETINGS:

A. Conduct project coordination meetings as necessary at scheduled times convenient for all parties involved. Project coordination meetings are in addition to specific meetings held for other purposes such as weekly progress meetings and special pre-installation meetings.

B. Record meeting results and distribute copies to everyone in attendance and to others affected by decisions or actions resulting from each meeting.

1.5. WEEKLY PROGRESS MEETINGS:

A. Conduct weekly progress meetings at regularly scheduled times.

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B. Attendees: In addition to Contracting Officer, other parties as deemed necessary by Contracting Officer, Contractor, and others involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented at these meetings by persons familiar with the project and authorized to conclude matters relating to progress. This includes the Contractor Superintendent and Subcontractors as necessary.

C. Agenda: Prepare and distribute minutes of previous progress meeting. Correct minutes of the previous progress meetings as directed. Review other items of significance that could affect progress.

1. Agenda for each progress meeting will include the following:

a. Attendance

b. Review and Acceptance of Previous Minutes

c. Status of Requests for Information/Decision

d. Construction Schedule Review

e. Review of Record Documents

f. New Business

2. Contractor’s Construction Schedule: Be prepared to review progress since the last meeting.

Determine where each activity is in relation to the Contractor’s Construction Schedule, whether on time, ahead or behind schedule.

D. Be prepared to review and discuss the present and future needs of each entity present, including such items as:

1. Interface and Utility Interruption Requirements

2. Time

3. Sequences

4. Deliveries

5. Off-Site Fabrication Problems

6. Access

7. Site Utilization

8. Temporary Facilities and Services

9. Hours of Work

10. Safety Hazards and Risks

11. Housekeeping

12. Quality and Work Standards

E. Reporting: Distribute copies of minutes of the meeting to all within 2 working days of the meeting.

END OF SECTION 01200

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SECTION 01300 – SUBMITTALS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements for submittal of shop drawings, product data, administrative data, and samples to verify that products, materials, and systems proposed for use comply with provisions of the Contract Documents.

B. A submittal register is included in this section listing those submittals required of the contractor for this project. The AF IMT 3000 shall be used to submit all data.

C. Submittal Categories:

1. Category A: For review and approval by the Government.

2. Category B: For information only, approval of the Government is not required. However, the absence of comments by the Government does not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility to comply with the Contract Documents.

D. Shop drawings include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Fabrication drawings.

2. Installation drawings.

3. Schedules.

4. Standard information prepared without specific reference to the Project is not considered to be a shop drawing.

E. Product data includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Manufacturer's product specifications.

2. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

3. Catalog cuts.

4. Roughing-in diagrams.

5. Standard wiring diagrams.

6. Printed performance curves.

7. Operational range diagrams.

8. Standard product operating and maintenance manuals.

9. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

F. Administrative data includes, but is not limited to the following:

1. Permits.

2. POC list with telephone numbers.

3. Manifest.

G. All items called out in a specification section shall be submitted at the same time under the submittal number listed in the register unless denoted as a separate submittal. Submittals not containing all items listed in the specification section will be considered incomplete and returned to the contractor with no action taken.

1.2 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

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A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of the work. Transmit each submittal to the Contracting Officer well ahead of scheduled performance of related construction activities to avoid delay.

1. Coordinate each submittal with other submittals and related activities that require sequential activity including:

a. Testing

b. Purchasing

c. Fabrication

d. Delivery

2. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for the same element of the Work, and different elements of related parts of the Work, so that processing will not be delayed by the Contracting Officer's need to review submittals concurrently for coordination. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are forthcoming.

B. The Contractor shall provide each submittal required on the Submittal Register. The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those listed on the Submittal Register, which shall be submitted in full conformance with this Section and at no additional cost to the Government. Unless otherwise specified, the Submittal Register shall be submitted within ten

(10) calendar days after the date of the Notice to Proceed. Submittals shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer by the dates listed on the approved Submittal Register with the following exceptions: Product Warranties and Final As-Builts - submit within two (2) weeks after final acceptance, prior to final payment.

C. Submittal Review Time (for Category A only): The Contractor will be notified not later than 10 days after submission date of approval or disapproval, with appropriate comments in the event of disapproval. Disapproved submittals shall be resubmitted no later than seven (7) calendar days after receipt of disapproval. In no event shall disapproval be an acceptable basis for extension of the project completion time.

D. Form of Submittal: Only those submittals accompanied by a completed AF IMT 3000, "Material Approval Submittal", will be accepted. Copies of AF IMT 3000 may be obtained from the Contracting Officer, Building 8110 or from http://www.e-publishing.af.mil.

E. Submittal Preparation: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

1. Indicate the name of the firm or entity that prepared each submittal on the label or title block.

2. Include the following information on the label for processing and recording action taken.

a. Project name

b. Date

c. Name and address of Contractor

d. Name and address of Subcontractor

e. Name and address of Supplier

f. Name of Manufacturer

g. Number and title of appropriate specification section

h. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate

i. Similar definitive information, as applicable

F. Submittal Transmittal: Package each submittal appropriately for transmittal and handling.

Deliver to Contracting Officer. Submittals received from sources other than the Contractor will

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be returned to the sender without action. Provide two copies of the package (except O&M Manuals where 4 copies are required). Include completed and signed AF Form 3000’s.

1. Record relevant information and requests for data on the transmittal form. On the form, or an attached separate sheet, clearly record deviations from requirements of the Contract Documents, including minor variations and limitations.

1.3 TYPES OF SUBMITTALS

A. Shop drawings shall consist of drawings prepared specifically for this Project illustrating items to be fabricated specifically for this Project. Such drawings shall be in conformance with the General Provisions of this specification and shall clearly define the size, thickness, configuration, material, finish, number required, and all other pertinent characteristics of each item to be fabricated. In addition, the drawings shall define the exact location of the item in the work and its relations to all other affected items. Do not reproduce Contract Documents as the basis for shop drawings.

1. Include the following information on shop drawings:

a. Dimensions and quantities.

b. Identification of products and materials including brand names.

c. Compliance with specified standards.

d. Notation of coordination requirements.

e. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

2. Submit coordination drawings, where required, for integration of different construction elements. Show construction sequences and relationships of separate components where necessary to avoid conflicts in utilization of the space available.

3. Encircle or otherwise indicate deviations from the Contract Documents on the shop drawings. Explain deviation on a memo or letter to the Contracting Officer.

4. Do not permit shop drawing copies without an appropriate final stamp or other marking indicating the action taken to be used in connection with construction.

B. Manufacturer's data shall consist of printed literature illustrating or describing manufactured proposed product and, if necessary, shall be accompanied by a written explanation of its relationship in the work. Pages describing products in addition to those proposed for use in this project shall be marked to define exactly which product is being proposed. Highlighting is unacceptable. Use black arrows or underline. The submission should include copies of relevant pages only. Manufacturer’s general catalog, with pages of products unrelated to this project, will not be acceptable.

1. Where product data has been printed to include information on several similar products, some of which are not required for use on the project or are not included in this submittal, mark copies to clearly indicate which information is applicable.

2. Where product data must be specially prepared for required products, materials, or systems, because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as "shop drawings" not "product data."

3. Include the following information in product data:

a. Product dimensions, colors, and finishes

b. Manufacturer's printed recommendations

c. Compliance with recognized trade association standards

d. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards

e. Application of testing agency labels and seals

f. Notation of dimensions verified by field measurement

g. Notation of coordination requirements

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h. Any other pertinent descriptive information

4. Include material safety data sheets (MSDS) at the start of construction for all chemical products to be used.

5. Distribution: Furnish copies of approved product data to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, governing authorities, and others as required for performance of the construction activities. Show distribution on transmittal forms.

a. Do not proceed with installation of materials, products and systems until a copy of product data applicable to the installation is in the installer's possession.

b. Do not permit use of unmarked copies of product data in connection with construction.

C. Certificate: The certificate shall state that the products proposed for use in this Project conform to the requirements of this specification, especially those industry standards or specifications referenced under "Applicable Publications" at the beginning of the section. The certificate shall bear the signature of an officer of the manufacturer and shall state his affiliation with the manufacturer. The certificate shall also include the name of the installer and shall state that he is qualified by the manufacturer to install the proposed product.

D. Guarantees: In addition to the overall warranty required under the General Provisions of this specification, the Contractor shall provide a guarantee for specific items when required under the technical section pertaining to that item. Such guarantee may be a standard industry warranty or may be specifically written for this Project, provided that it conforms to the requirements of the pertinent specification section, particularly regarding the length of time of coverage. The guarantee shall bear the signature of an officer of the company and shall state his affiliation with the company.

E. As-Built Documents: Provide Project Record Documents as specified in Section 01781, “Project Record Documents.”

F. Documentation of no asbestos containing materials: Provide a memorandum for record that no ACM was brought on base and that all materials used were asbestos free.

1.4 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

A. Instructions for completion of the submittal register:

1. Column #1: The Contractor shall identify each submittal based on the numbering system shown in this column.

2. Column #2: The Contractor shall identify each submittal based on the submittal type (Category A or B) shown in this column.

3. Column #3: References, specification section, and paragraph in which submittal is requested.

4. Column #4: Described type of submittal required, i.e., shop drawings, certificate, etc.

5. Column #5: Material or item for which submittal is required.

6. Column #6: The Contractor shall provide the date that he intends to make each submittal.

7. Column #7: The Contractor shall provide the date by which each submittal must be approved to accomplish incorporation into the Project.

8. Column #8: The Contractor shall provide the date when the material or equipment is required to be at the project site.

9. Columns #9 through #12, inclusively: These columns are not to be completed by the

Contractor prior to submitting the register. At the Contractor's option, the columns can be utilized to track the progress of submittals.

END OF SECTION 01300

6/22/2007

Last Revision: June 22, 2007 Sectuib 01351

SITE RESTORATION, REVEGETATION AND TREE SPECIFICATION

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY

I. PLANT MATERIALS FOR REVEGETATION

A. NATIVE SEED. Depending on site conditions, one of the following native seed mixes shall be used for revegetating most disturbed areas. Other seed mixes may need to be developed for unique sites such as wetlands or riparian areas on a case-by-case basis. Any modification of the specified seed mix shall be coordinated with the Government and Natural Resources (10 CES/CECN, 333-3308). All seed shall be certified varieties that are free of noxious weeds and have been tested for purity and germination within six months of the planting date. If available, all seed shall originate from sources within 200 miles of the Air Force Academy and from a similar elevation (6300-8000 feet).

The pounds of Pure Live Seed (PLS) per acre specified below are for drill seeding only. If the seed is to be broadcast by hand, spreader, or hydroseeder, the PLS/acre rate shall be doubled.

1. Dry Upland areas, with a variety of soil and slope conditions, shall be planted with the following seed mix:

SPECIES (Variety) PLS RATE PER ACRE Little Bluestem (Pastura) 3.0 Blue Grama (Hachita) 2.5 Side Oats Grama (Vaughn) 3.0 Green Needlegrass (Lodorm) 1.5 Sand Dropseed 0.5 Western Wheatgrass (Barton)

3.5

2. If a rapid, temporary grass cover is required, perennial ryegrass shall be added to the above seed mix, but the PLS seeding rate of the native grasses shall be unchanged.

Perennial Ryegrass (Tetraploid)

6.0

3. Mesic (moist) areas shall be planted with the following seed mix:

Switchgrass (Trailblazer) 2.0 Western Wheatgrass (Barton)

3.5

Canada Wildrye 2.0 Little Bluestem (Pastura) 3.0 Slender Wheatgrass (San Luis)

2.5

4. Upland areas at Farish Recreation Area, with a wide variety of slope and soil conditions, shall be planted with the following seed mix:

Mountain Muhly* 2.0 Arizona fescue (Redondo) 2.5 Western wheatgrass (Barton) 4.0 Sideoats grama (Vaughn) 3.0 Thickspike wheatgrass (Critana)

3.0

* If available. If mountain muhly is unavailable, then 0.25 pounds (PLS) shall be added to each of the other seed rates.

II. SITE PREPARATION

A. SOIL PREPARATION. All disturbed areas shall be tilled to a minimum depth of four inches, then harrowed or raked to produce a firm seed bed for planting.

Large rocks (>6 inch diameter) and other debris shall be cleared from the site.

Any necessary erosion control structures (e.g., water bars, berms, turnouts) shall be constructed prior to seeding. No fertilizer shall be applied to any seeded area.

B. TOPSOIL. Where possible, native topsoil shall be salvaged prior to construction and stockpiled for later redistribution over the disturbed areas. Post –disturbance sites that have unsuitable surface soils (loam, sandy loam, clay loam, loamy sand) for plant growth shall be covered with 3-inches of weed-free, loamy topsoil (i.e., high organic matter content, non-compacted structure, good soil tilth) that is free of rocks, large woody debris, trash, or other non-soil materials. All topsoil shall be incorporated by disking it into the subsoil. Suitable topsoil material may be available from the Academy’s compost/mulch yard. Access to this material must be coordinated with the yard manager and the material must be approved for topsoil use by contacting the Natural Resources office. Any proposed deviation from the topsoil requirement must be approved and coordinated with the Natural Resources office at 333-3308

III. SEEDING AND MULCHING

A. SEEDING DATES. Site stabilization and seeding shall normally occur within 14 days of the completion of a project or project phase. Depending on the project schedule, seeding shall normally be conducted either during the fall (September- November) or spring (March-May) to maximize planting success. If the project completion date does not correspond with a preferred seeding period, then Best Management Practices shall be implemented to stabilize the disturbed area until the next appropriate seeding period. Seeding outside the preferred months shall require Government approval and coordination with the Natural Resources office.

C. SEEDING METHODS. Drill seeding or broadcast seeding shall be used depending on the slope of the disturbed site and the size of the area. Where feasible, drill seeding and crimped hay mulching or hydro-mulching is the preferred method of revegetation.

1. Slopes less than 3:1 – Seed shall be drilled using a rangeland drill with a small seed/legume box and an agitator box for fluffy or bulky seed. Seed rows shall be spaced 7-10 inches apart, and planted 0.5 to 0.75 inches deep. The drill shall have double-disk furrow openers with depth bands and packer wheels. Seeding shall be accomplished using bi-directional drilling and following the slope contour. The seed drill shall be calibrated each day or whenever changing seed mixes to ensure even seed distribution.

2. Slopes greater than 3:1 or less than 0.10 acre – Seed shall be broadcast by hand, mechanical spreader, or hydro-seeding equipment. Broadcast seeded areas shall be raked or harrowed to incorporate the seed into the soil at a depth not exceeding 0.75 inches. If hydro-seeding is used, the seed shall not be tank mixed with the hydro-mulch and broadcast.

D. MULCHING. Weed-free native hay, weed-free straw, virgin wood fiber hydro-mulch, erosion control blankets, and/or coir logs shall be used to control erosion and promote seed germination and plant establishment. Native hay, straw, or hydro-mulch shall be applied at 3000 pounds/acre on slopes less than 3:1. On steeper slopes, a hydro-mulching rate of 4000 pounds/acre shall be used. Native hay or straw shall be crimped into the soil to a depth of 3-4 inches, and shall protrude above the ground 3-4 inches. An organic tackifier shall be used to hold the hay or straw in place if the crimping results are insufficient. Hydro-mulch shall be applied using a color dye and the manufacturer recommended rate of an organic tackifier. Erosion control blankets, soil berms, and/or straw wattles shall be used whenever reclaiming slopes greater than 3:1 or along drainage areas where erosion is probable.

D. WEED CONTROL. If weed growth becomes abundant on the seeded area, the site shall be mowed 1-2 times per year at a height just above the leaves or seedheads of the planted, native vegetation.

E. WATERING. Artificial watering will normally not be required (or necessary) if the seeding is accomplished during the preferred planting periods. However, where access to potable or non-potable water is available, a sprinkler system may be desirable to enhance plant establishment. Generally, watering at 0.75-1.0 inches/week is recommended during the growing season. Using water trucks to irrigate is generally not recommended due to traffic impacts on the seeded areas and inadequate water infiltration.

IV. RESEEDING

A successful revegetation project shall have at least 3 planted seedlings/square foot (not including weedy species) and no bare areas exceeding one square meter after the second growing season. If a partial or total seeding failure is apparent after the second growing season, poorly vegetated areas shall be reseeded in the same manner described above. Appropriate site preparation practices shall be used to create a suitable seedbed for planting, but any established native vegetation shall be undisturbed to the extent possible. Areas that erode and lose seed before establishment can occur shall be immediately reseeded during the same season.

V. TREE CARE DURING CONSTRUCTION

Extreme care shall be exercised in protecting branches and root systems of existing trees. To the extent possible, moist conditions shall be maintained during construction. Roots damaged during excavation shall be pruned. Branch removal shall be minimized, with necessary removal done following standard pruning techniques (no flush cuts – as these increase tree decay in proximity to the pruning wound, etc). Contact Natural Resources (10 CES/CECN 333-3308) for technical advice on pruning techniques.

See Appendix A for additional information on proper pruning techniques.

Information on protecting trees during construction activities can be found at www.ext.colostate.edu/PUBS/GARDEN/07420.html

VI. TREE TRANSPLANTING FROM CONSTRUCTION AREA

Whenever possible, existing trees that need to be cleared shall be relocated or sold by Natural Resources as a forest product prior to site clearing. Transplantable trees are generally less than 25’ in height. Coordinate with Natural Resources at least two months in advance to assess the feasibility of transplanting trees.

VII. CARE OF TREES MOVED INTO CONSTRUCTION AREA

Trees moved into project area for landscaping purposes shall have irrigation needs addressed for at least two years, including winter watering. Approximately 10 gallons per inch of tree caliper (measured at 6” above ground level) shall be applied to the tree ring area upon planting. A similar amount should be applied weekly throughout the first growing season (as frequently as twice weekly for the first several weeks in dry and windy conditions), depending on natural moisture and soil conditions. Light watering applications (i.e. sprinklers) will not provide adequate water saturation, as this will tend to promote root proliferation within the top several inches of soil, rather than encouraging deeper root establishment which is vital to long-term survival. The objective of this periodic deep watering is to saturate the root ball to a depth of at least 12”. Water amounts on heavy clay soils with poor drainage may need to be lessened to avoid drowning the root system. A rule of thumb would be to check the edge of the root ball for moisture at a depth of 4-6”. If this area is still moist, watering can be postponed.

Winter watering from late October through March is critical, especially in dry climates with desiccating winter winds. Water should be applied monthly during dry periods, when the ground is not frozen. As the tree becomes established, the need for supplemental watering should decrease. This watering regime should be implemented for at least the first two seasons to assist in establishment, but is advisable beyond this timeframe if the transplanted tree is especially large, or is slow in adapting to its new site.

A soil berm or tree ring of at least 4” height shall be constructed around the tree (roughly under the tree dripline (outer edge of branches), or at least the size of the transplanted root ball). This will allow water to focus onto the root ball. The berm should be removed within two to three years.

Approximately 2-3” of mulch shall be placed above the root ball to preserve soil moisture, and to protect trees from lawnmower damage in mowed areas. Mulch should not be placed directly against tree stem, as this could cause rotting of wood, and could afford rodents a place to hide and potentially damage tree. A distance of at least 6” from tree stem should be left unmulched.

Transplanted trees shall be sprayed to prevent bark beetle infestation (with a persistent formulation of active ingredients Carbaryl or Permethrin) within one week of transplanting, and one additional time late in the growing season.

Transplanted trees are a prime target for the Ips (Pine engraver) beetle, which are attracted to stressed trees.

In general, trees over 6’ in height shall be staked, unless they are not located in a wind-prone location (i.e. sheltered from predominant west/north winds by a building), or do not have a large crown. Stakes shall be removed in one year, unless in unusually windy location, in which case they should be removed after the second growing season. Retaining stakes for too long compromises windfirmness.

Trees should not be fertilized upon transplanting, as this encourages stem growth at the expense of root growth. Root growth is more critical at this time, so fertilization (nitrogen in particular) is best held off for several years. A root stimulant (generally high in phosphorus) may be used during or immediately after transplanting.

Coordinate with Natural Resources to advise on watering, mulching, spraying, staking, and fertilization.

Holes resulting from trees moved from elsewhere on the Academy must be filled within one week

See Appendix B for additional information and guidelines on watering guidelines.

VIII. FIREWOOD AND SLASH REMOVAL

Trees needing removal that are deemed infeasible for transplanting shall be cut and limbed (all limbs removed). Firewood (tree stems and limbs >3” in diameter) shall be delivered to the NR woodlot, with slash delivered to the 10 CES compost yard. Contractor may opt to purchase firewood at the published rate whenever possible (currently $10 per cord). Coordinate wood delivery or purchase with Natural Resources.

VIX. BEETLE-INFESTED TREES

Trees infested with mountain pine beetle shall be chipped, debarked, or removed from site to be processed before beetles emerge in early July. If removed from site and not processed in a mill, infested wood should not be placed within five miles of any pines, to prevent beetle spread to other areas. Beetle-infested wood shall not be delivered to NR woodlot unless debarked.