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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.4.1 Materials and Workmanship

1.4.2 Weather Precautions

1.4.3 Project Description

1.4.4 Project Location

1.5 SITE VISITS

1.6 CONTRACT DRAWINGS

1.6.1 Project Drawings

1.6.2 Working Drawings

1.6.3 Shop Drawings

1.6.4 As-Built Record Drawings

1.7 WORK SCHEDULING

1.8 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AND EXISTING WORK

1.10 ON-SITE PERMITS

1.10.1 Excavation Permits

1.10.2 Utility Outage Requests.

1.10.3 Utility Connection Requests

1.10.4 Burning Permits

1.10.5 Welding, Cutting and Brazing Permits

1.10.6 Street Closures

1.11 SAFETY

1.12 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1.13 SALVAGE MATERIAL AND WORKSITE CLEANUP

1.14 USE OF UTILITIES

1.15 CONTRACTOR BASE CREDENTIALS

1.16 STORAGE

1.17 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION

1.18 WARRANTIES

1.19 TESTING

1.20 TRANSFER AND ACCEPTANCE OF MILITARY REAL PROPERTY

1.21 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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NOTE: This guide specification covers the general requirements for work at Hill Air Force Base and associated installations.

This guide specification requires editing for project specific requirements. Edit and insert or attach other sections as applicable.

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL

ASTM E 2114 Standard Terminology for Sustainability

Relative to the Performance of Buildings.

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)

Energy Star Energy Star Energy Efficiency Labeling

System

U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL (USGBC)

LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental

Design(tm) Green Building Rating System for

New Construction (LEED-NC)

Standard Design Criteria:

The references listed below include the common criteria that may be applicable. Other technical documents and publications, which are deemed applicable for a particular project, will be made identified in the

Statement of Work. Use the latest edition of references unless specified otherwise.

Building Codes:

International Building Code

International Mechanical Code

International Plumbing Code

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International Energy Conservation Code

International Fuel Gas Code

Fire Safety Code, NFPA 1

Life Safety Code, National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 101

National Electric Code, NFPA 70

National Electric Safety Code, ANSI C2

Council of American Building Officials (CABO) One and Two Family Dwelling

Code

Design Standards:

Base Facility Design Standard

Base Architectural Compatibility Standard

Tab K, Telecommunications Installation Criteria for Facility Design and

Renovation

Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ), Hill AFB, Amended April 1982

ASCE/SEI 7-05 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures

ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007 2010, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air

Quality

ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low Rise

Residential Buildings

Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, Reference and

Application Lighting Handbook, 2008

ICSSC RP6 - Standards of Seismic Safety for Existing Federally Owned and

Leased Buildings

Regulations:

Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Standard for Department of

Defense Facilities

10 CFR 435 Energy Conservation Voluntary Performance Standards for New

Buildings. Mandatory for Federal Buildings

Energy Policy Act

Air Force Engineering Technical Letters:

AF ETL 01-1: Reliability and Maintainability Design Checklist

AF ETL 02-12, Communications and Information Systems Criteria for Air

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Force Facilities, 2008

AF ETL 11-21, Emergency and Standby Generator Design, Maintenance and

Testing Criteria , 2011

AF ETL 01-18, Fire Protection Engineering Criteria

AF ETL 01-18, Fire Protection Engineering Criteria-Electronic Equipment

Installations, 24 October 2001

AF ETL 08-13, Incorporating Sustainable Design and Development (SDD) and

Facility Energy Attributes in the Air Force Construction Program, 14

September 2008

“Planning and Programming Fire Safety Deficiency Correction Projects”, attachment 3, AFI 32-10141

Military Handbook:

MIL-HDBK 1004/6 Lightning Protection 1988

Air Force Handbook:

Air Force Handbook 32-1084, Facility Requirements

Unified Facilities Criteria:

UFC 1-200-01, General Building Requirements

UFC 1-300-08, Process for the Transfer and Acceptance of Real Property

UFC 3-201-02, Landscape Architecture

UFC 3-210-01A, Area Planning, Site Planning, and Design

UFC 3-210-02, POV Site Circulation and Parking

UFC 3-210-10, Low Impact Development

UFC 3-230-01 (FAA Advisory Circular 150 5320-5C), Surface Drainage Design

UFC 3-230-07A, Water Supply, Sources and General Considerations.

UFC 3-230-10A, Water Supply, Water Distribution

UFC 3-240-07FA, Sanitary and Industrial Wastewater Collection: Gravity

Sewers and Appurtenances

UFC 3-250-01 FA, Pavement Design for Roads, Streets, Walks, and Open

Storage Areas

UFC 3-250-18FA, General Provisions and Geometric Design for Roads, in and

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UFC 3-301 -01, Structural Engineering

UFC 3-310-04, Seismic Design for Buildings

UFC 3-400-01 Energy Conservation

UFC 3-400-02 Design: Engineering Weather Data

UFC 3-401-01 FA Utility Monitoring and Control Systems

UFC 3-410-01FA Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning

UFC 3-410-02A Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Control

Systems

UFC 3-420-01 Plumbing Systems

UFC 3-420-02FA Compressed Air

UFC 3-450-01 Noise and Vibration Control.

UFC 3-501, Electrical Engineering

UFC 3-520-01, Interior Electrical Systems

UFC 3-530-01, Design: Interior and Exterior Lighting and Controls

UFC 3-550-01, Exterior Electrical Power Distribution

UFC 3-560-01, Electrical Safety, O&M

UFC 3-570-02A, Cathodic Protection

UFC 3-580-01, Telecommunications Building Cabling Systems Planning and

Design.

UFC 3-600-01, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities

UFC 4-010-01, DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings

UFC 4-010-02, DOD Minimum Standoff Distances for Buildings

UFC 4-021-01, Design and O&M: Mass Notification Systems

UFC 4-030-01, Sustainable Development

UFC 3-600-01, Design: Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities

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1.2 DEFINITIONS

Definitions pertaining to sustainable development are as defined in ASTM E

2114, and as specified below.

a. "Environmentally preferable products" have a lesser or reduced effect on the environment in comparison to conventional products and services. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product.

b. "Indoor environmental quality" is the physical characteristics of the building interior that impact occupants, including air quality, illumination, acoustics, occupant control, thermal comfort, day-lighting, and views.

c. "Operational performance" is the functional behavior of the building as a whole or of the building components.

d. "Sustainability" is the balance of environmental, economic, and societal considerations.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.3.1 Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval. The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections. Submittals shall use Air Force Form 3000 and shall be provided as soon as possible. The progress schedule and submittal register shall be submitted within twenty-one (21) days of the

Notice to Proceed. The submittal register shall show projected dates to submit required material information.

1.3.2 Units of weights and measures used on all submittals are to be the same as those used in the contract drawings. Each submittal is to be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements.

1.3.3 Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) System Manager and the Designer of

Record, if applicable, shall check and approve all items prior to submittal and stamp, sign, and date.

1.3.4 Proposed deviations from the contract requirements must be submitted in writing in the form of a request for change. Government approval of submittals that deviate from contract requirements that were not marked as such and clearly identified in writing, shall not be construed to change or modify any contract requirements.

1.3.5 Design Reviews: The Government will review design submittals for conformance with the technical requirements of the solicitation. Government review is only for conformance with the contract requirements. Acceptance of design submittals is not be construed as a complete check, and indicates only that the general method appears to meet the requirements of the

Solicitation. The Designer of Record is responsible for the technical adequacy and functionality of the design.

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1.3.6 Sample Reviews: Approval of a sample is only for the characteristics or use named in such approval and shall not be construed to change or modify any contract requirements. Before submitting samples, the Contractor to assure that the materials or equipment will be available in quantities required in the project. No change or substitution will be permitted after a sample has been approved.

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

Include catalog cuts, diagrams, operating charts or curves and all other required documents necessary for determination of compliance with contract.

The Government will:

a. Note date on which submittal was received.

b. Review submittals for approval within scheduling period specified and only for conformance with project design concepts and compliance with contract documents.

c. Identify returned submittals with one of the actions defined in paragraph 1.3.8 below of this section and with markings appropriate for action indicated.

d. Upon completion of review of submittals requiring Government approval, copies of the approved submittal will be retained by the Contracting

Officer and one copy of the submittal will be returned to the Contractor.

1.3.8 Review Notations. Government review will be completed within 14 calendar days after date of submission. Submittals will be returned to the

Contractor with the following notations:

a. Submittals marked "approved" or "accepted" authorize the Contractor to proceed with the work covered.

b. Submittals marked "approved as noted" "or approved except as noted, re-submittal not required," authorize the Contractor to proceed with the work covered provided he takes no exception to the corrections.

c. Submittals marked "not approved" or "disapproved," or "revise and resubmit," indicate noncompliance with the contract requirements or design concept, or that submittal is incomplete. Resubmit with appropriate changes. No work shall proceed for this item until re-submittal is approved.

1.3.9 Contractor shall make corrections required by the Contracting Officer.

If the Contractor considers any correction or notation on the returned submittals to constitute a change to the contract drawings or specifications; notice as required under the clause entitled, "Changes," is to be given to the Contracting Officer. Contractor is responsible for the dimensions and design of connection details and construction of work.

Failure to point out deviations may result in the Government requiring rejection and removal of such work at the Contractor's expense.

1.3.10 WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT

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Payment for materials incorporated in the work will not be made if required approvals have not been obtained. No payment for materials incorporated in the work will be made if all required Designer of Record or required

Government approvals have not been obtained. No payment will be made for any materials incorporated into the work for any conformance review submittals or information only submittals found to contain errors or deviations from the Solicitation or Accepted Proposal.

1.4 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.4.1 Materials and Workmanship:

1.4.1.1 All equipment, material, and articles incorporated into the work covered by this contract shall be new and of the most suitable grade for the purpose intended, unless otherwise specifically provided in this contract.

References in the specifications to equipment, material, articles, or patented processes by trade name, make, or catalog number, shall be regarded as establishing a standard of quality and shall not be construed as limiting competition. The Contractor may, at its option, use any equipment, material, article, or process that, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer, is equal to that named in the specifications, unless otherwise specifically provided in this contract.

1.4.1.2 All work under this contract shall be performed in a skillful and workmanlike manner. The Contracting Officer may require, in writing, that the Contractor remove from the work any employee the Contracting Officer deems incompetent, careless, or otherwise objectionable.

1.4.1.3 In accordance with FAR 52.236-6 At all times during performance of this contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly superintend the work or assign and have on the worksite a competent superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has authority to act for the Contractor.

1.4.2 Weather Precautions:

Contractor shall ensure that weather sensitive materials are placed within the conditions recommended by the material supplier. No pavements shall be placed on frozen ground. Concrete placed when weather temperatures can be expected to fall below 32 degrees F shall be covered with approved blankets.

1.4.3 Project Description:

Briefly and without force or effect upon the contract documents, the work of this contract can be summarized as follows:

a. Architectural:[____________________________________________]

b. Civil: [___________________________________________________]

c. Mechanical: [______________________________________________]

d. Electrical: [______________________________________________]

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1.4.4 Project Location:

The work shall be located at [Hill Air Force Base, Building ____ ], as indicated.

1.5 SITE VISITS:

1.5.1 The Contractor shall attend scheduled site visits and take steps reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, and investigate the general and local conditions which can affect the work or its cost in accordance with FAR 52.236-3. Such investigation shall include but is not limited to:

a. The conditions bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling, and storage of materials.

b. The availability of labor, and necessary utilities including water, gas, and electric power.

c. The availability and suitability of pavements and roadways.

d. Prevalent weather conditions or similar physical conditions at the site.

e. The conformation and existing conditions of the ground, pavements and soils.

f. The character and condition of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during work performance.

1.5.2 The Contractor shall examine and note the character, quality, and quantity of surface and subsurface materials or obstacles to be encountered insofar as that information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the site. The contractor shall note any exploratory work performed by the Government and provided in the drawings and specifications or made a part of this contract as attachments. Any failure of the Contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expense to the Government.

1.5.2.1 The Government assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor based on the information made available by the Government. Nor does the Government assume responsibility for any understanding reached or representation made concerning conditions which can affect the work by any of its officers or agents before the execution of this contract, unless that understanding or representation is expressly stated in this contract.

1.6 CONTRACT DRAWINGS:

1.6.1 Project Drawings:

The following drawings accompany this specification and are a part thereof.

Drawing No. [_________________________________________]

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Sheets 1 through [_____]

1.6.2 Working Drawings

The Contractor shall keep on the work site a copy of the Project drawings and specifications and shall at all times give the Air Force Project manager access thereto in accordance with FAR 52.236-21. Anything mentioned in the specifications and not shown on the drawings, or shown on the drawings and not mentioned in the specifications, shall be of like effect as if shown or mentioned in both. In case of a difference between drawings and specifications, the specifications shall govern. In case of discrepancy in the figures, in the drawings, or in the specifications, the matter shall be promptly submitted to the Contracting Officer, who shall promptly make a determination in writing. Any adjustment by the Contractor without such a determination shall be at its own risk and expense. The Contracting Officer shall furnish AutoCAD sets of contract drawings, maps, and MS Word Versions of the specifications for use in creating As-Built Record Drawings.

Contactor shall immediately check the furnished drawings and notify the

Government of any discrepancies.

a. Wherever in the specifications or upon the drawings the words

“directed”, “required”, “ordered”, “designated”, “prescribed”, or words of like import are used, it shall be understood that the “direction”, “requirement”, “order”, “designation”, or “prescription”, of the

Contracting Officer is intended and similarly the words “approved”, “acceptable”, “satisfactory”, or words of like import shall mean

“approved by,” or “acceptable to”, or “satisfactory to” the Contracting

Officer, unless otherwise expressly stated.

b. Where “as shown,” as indicated”, “as detailed”, or words of similar import are used, it shall be understood that the reference is made to the drawings accompanying this contract unless stated otherwise. The word “provided” as used herein shall be understood to mean “provide complete in place,” that is “furnished and installed”.

c. Wherever in the specifications or upon the drawings the words the terms

“As Built Record Drawings”, “marked up drawings”, “marked up prints”, “record drawings” and “red-lined drawings” are used, it shall be understood that “As-Built Record Drawings” as defined below is intended.

1.6.3 Shop Drawings:

1.6.3.1 The term Shop Drawings means drawings, submitted to the Government by the Contractor, subcontractor, or any lower tier subcontractor pursuant to a construction contract, showing in detail the following items.

a. The proposed fabrication and assembly of structural elements and the installation (i.e., fit, and attachment details) of materials or equipment.

b. Drawings, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, illustrations, schedules, performance and test data, and similar materials furnished by the contractor to explain in detail specific portions of the work required by the contract. The Government may duplicate, use, and disclose in any manner and for any purpose shop drawings delivered under this contract.

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1.6.3.2 If this contract requires shop drawings, the Contractor shall coordinate all such drawings, and review them for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract requirements and shall indicate its approval thereon as evidence of such coordination and review. Shop drawings submitted to the Contracting Officer without evidence of the Contractor’s approval may be returned for resubmission. The Contracting Officer will indicate an approval or disapproval of the shop drawings and if not approved as submitted shall indicate the Government’s reasons therefore.

Any work done before such approval shall be at the Contractor’s risk.

Approval by the Contracting Officer shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for any errors or omissions in such drawings, nor from responsibility for complying with the requirements of this contract, except with respect to variations described and approved in accordance with paragraph below.

a. If shop drawings show variations from the contract requirements, the

Contractor shall describe such variations in writing, separate from the drawings, at the time of submission. If the Contracting Officer approves any such variation, the Contracting Officer shall issue an appropriate contract modification, except that, if the variation is minor or does not involve a change in price or in time of performance, a modification need not be issued.

b. The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer for approval three copies (unless otherwise indicated) of all shop drawings as called for under the various headings of these specifications. Two sets

(unless otherwise indicated) of all shop drawings, will be retained by the Contracting Officer and one set will be returned to the Contractor.

Upon completing the work under this contract, the Contractor shall furnish a complete set of all shop drawings as finally approved. These drawings shall show all changes and revisions made up to the time the equipment is completed and accepted.

1.6.4 As-Built Record Drawings:

1.6.4.1 Whenever changes occur the contractor shall immediately mark-up the working copy of the contract drawings in red to show both changes and the actual installation in sufficient detail to form a complete record of work accomplished. Sign and date each mark-up redline as it occurs. The marked-up working drawings shall be complete, legible, precise and understandable to a CAD operator who is unfamiliar with the project.

1.6.4.2 Upon completing the work under this contract, the Contractor shall use the marked-up working drawings and the approved shop drawings to produce the final As-Built Record Drawings. Furnish 1 complete electronic set in AutoCAD [and 1 full size set on Mylar] of the As-Built Record

Drawings including all shop drawings as finally approved. These drawings shall show changes and revisions made up to the time the contract is completed and accepted. Include all unusual or uncharted obstructions that were encountered in the contract area during construction.

a. Revisions made shall ensure related section and elevation views, details, legend, plans, profiles, schedules and notes are marked as needed to prevent conflicting data on differing sheets. Comments shall be complete without reference to change orders, letters, memos, etc.

The marked-up drawings shall be labeled to show project title and number.

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b. Surveying data will be in Universal Transverse Mercator 1983 (UTM83) coordinate system, Transverse Mercator projection, Geodetic Reference

System 1980 (GRS80) spheroid, or World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84) datum, and use metric coordinate units.

c. Particular attention should be given to work, which will be concealed and difficult to measure and record after construction, and work which may require servicing or replacement during the life of the facility.

The following are areas of concern that need special checking to ensure that the marked-up prints are complete and accurate:

1. Dimensions shall be clearly shown and accurately locate all changes of direction. All surface or underground components such as valves, manholes, drain inlets, clean outs, meters, etc shall be indicated. The description utilities placed shall include the actual quantity, size, and type of materials used.

2. Actual location, size and type of interior plumbing and electrical lines installed below a concrete slab shall be clearly and accurately indicated.

3. Changes to layout and schematic drawings of electrical circuits and piping shall be clearly shown.

4. Correct dimensions and details shall be transferred from shop drawings.

5. Actual location of anchors, construction and control joints, in concrete must be shown.

6. Changes in location of equipment and architectural features must be shown.

7. Specific materials provided shall be indicated and words such as

“or equal” shall be removed.

1.6.4.3 The Air Force project managers will review the contractor’s marked-up drawings when verifying the performance shown by progress reports. If the drawings are not current, the progress report will be adjusted downward by the Civil Engineering project manager to reflect the contractor’s non-compliance. Marked-up drawings will be submitted within five working days after substantial completion. Final payment will not be authorized until complete and accurate red-lined drawings are accepted by the Contracting

Officer.

1.7 WORK SCHEDULING

1.7.1 Contractor shall allow in their planned work schedule for potential

Government caused delays as follows; Allow for [ 5 ] calendar days where the contractor’s construction activity is prohibited by Air Force Exercises or similar military events. Allow for [ 14 ] calendar days where excavation, utility outages, road closures, or other subsurface requested activities may be prevented. (Other construction activities will be permitted to continue.) Government will provide 24 hour notification each time the government caused delays mentioned above are invoked. No additional time will be granted for delays falling within those limits.

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Normal duty hours for work shall be:

A. [0730 to 1600 Hours exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays unless other times are approved by the Contracting Officer, or otherwise stated in the contract. Coordinate the work schedule with the Civil Engineering Project Manager.]

B. [Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR) working hours, Monday through

Thursday (0700 to 1700), exclusive of Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays unless other times are approved by the Contracting Officer, or otherwise stated in the contract. Coordinate the work schedule with the Civil Engineering Project Manager. UTTR is located 17 miles

(27 kilometer) north of exit 62 off Interstate 80 (west side of the

Great Salt Lake).]

C. [Little Mountain working hours (0730 to 1600 Hours, Monday through

Thursday) exclusive of Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays unless other times are approved by the Contracting Officer, or otherwise stated in the contract. Coordinate the work schedule with the Civil Engineering Project Manager. ]

D. [When working in the aircraft maintenance facilities, the Contractor will be required to work in the close proximity to aircraft and shall use extra caution to insure that construction activities do not endanger aircraft or personnel nor delay aircraft maintenance activities. No work will be allowed over the aircraft. Each aircraft dock affected by this contract will be made available to the

Contractor on a random basis as required. Scheduling of this time period is dependent upon completion and movement of the aircraft occupying that dock. The Contractor will be given a tentative schedule of the anticipated availability for each of the affected docks at the preconstruction conference. This schedule will be updated as required to reflect any delays in the anticipated movement of aircraft.]

1.7.2 Contract Progress Schedules AF Forms 3064 and 3065.

See Section 01 32 01 Project Schedule for information on this requirement.

1.8 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

1.8.1 Building Occupancy.

Building(s) will be occupied during performance of work under this Contract unless expressly stated otherwise -in writing- from the Contracting

Officer.

1.8.1.1 Before work is started, the Contractor shall arrange with the

Contracting Officer a sequence of procedure, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment, and the use of approaches, corridors, stairways, roads and truck gates.

1.8.1.2 Contractor shall make provisions to maintain occupied areas of any building under repair at no less than 65 degrees F and no warmer than 85 degrees F. Unoccupied areas shall be maintained above 40 degrees F to

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1.8.1.3 Temporary heating, if required, shall be UL approved electric heaters and shall be physically monitored at least every 4 hours.

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AND EXISTING WORK

1.9.1 In addition to FAR 52.236-9 the Contractor shall conduct all operations in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to government property and any portions of the existing work which are to remain. This requirement is not limited to just the project site but includes landscaping, curbs, pavements, and utilities adjacent to the site as well as along routes to and from the site. Where any ambiguity exists the contractor shall request clarification from the Contracting Officer before beginning work.

1.9.2 Contractor shall make repairs to or replace portions of existing work that is damaged or 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.

1.9.3 In the event the contractor fails or refuses to make satisfactory repairs or replacements to property damaged by the contractor under this contract the government will have the repairs made and charge the cost to the contractor.

1.10 ON-SITE PERMITS

1.10.1 Excavation Permits

1.10.1.1 Notify the Contracting Officer prior to notice to proceed of anticipated excavation and intended routes and methods. At least 30 days prior to excavating, the contractor shall obtain a Base Civil Engineering

Excavation Permit. Permits are available from the Red Stake Office in

Building 593 South. Provide the filled out permit to the Civil Engineering

Project Manager no less than 21 days prior to starting excavation work.

The contractor shall field mark the alignment of all intended excavations with flags or non-permanent white paint. The project manager will notify the contractor when the permit is complete and excavation can begin. (for work at Utah Test and Training Range UTTR Civil Engineering Office permits can be obtained by calling 801-777-1577)

1.10.1.2 The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site, and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the

Contractor.

1.10.1.3 The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to obtain necessary permits and utility marking or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. This includes irrigation lines and sprinkler components. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

1.10.1.4 The Contractor shall verify the elevations of existing piping, Section 01 00 00 Page 15 utilities, and any type of underground obstruction not indicated or specified to be removed but indicated in locations to be crossed by piping, ducts, and other work to be installed. Verify elevations before installing new work closer than nearest manhole or other structure at which an adjustment in grade can be made.

a. Hand digging shall be required to locate utilities shown on the contract drawings, Excavation Permit, or 3 feet on either side of locations identified by Base Maintenance Shops. For facilities that store munitions hand digging is required within 10 feet of the bldg to locate the existing grounding cable.

b. All excavation work within 15ft of a Questar high pressure natural gas distribution line will require Questar Gas technicians to be on-site during the excavation. Contractor shall coordinate this through Blue Stakes.

1.10.2 Utility Outage Requests.

1.10.2.1 Notify the Contracting Officer prior to notice to proceed of anticipated utility outages and closures of streets, parking lots, and pedestrian walkways. Work shall be scheduled to hold outages to a minimum.

Utility outages and connections required during the prosecution of work that affect existing systems shall be arranged for at the convenience of the Government and shall be scheduled on weekends unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall not be entitled to additional payment for utility outages and connections required to be performed outside the regular work hours. All utility outages shall be of as short duration as possible and scheduled as far in advance as possible but in no case less than 24 calendar days prior to the outage or closure. Schedule with the Air Force Project Manager. The Contractor shall obtain in writing from the Project Manager a statement or schedule giving the permissible times for the outage or closure for particular installations and the maximum time allowed for such outage or closure. Permits shall be posted at a conspicuous location in the construction area.

1.10.3 Utility Connection Requests.

1.10.3.1 Utility connections required during the prosecution of work that affect existing systems regardless of necessity for a utility outage shall be arranged for at the convenience of the Government and shall be scheduled on weekends unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. All newly installed underground utilities shall include tracer wire and marking strip and be surveyed by HAFB before the utilities are buried. Provide at least

7 day advance notice of utility connections when an outage is not required.

Comply with paragraph governing utility outages otherwise.

1.10.3.2 Provide 48 hours of advance notice to the Project Manager when new utility lines will be ready for inspection and surveying. The Contractor shall uncover any utility lines buried prior to notification. Contractor shall not be entitled to additional payment for uncovering and reburying any utility lines that were covered prior to providing this 48 hour notice.

1.10.4 Burning Permits.

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OPEN BURNING OF ANY SORT IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

1.10.5 Welding, Cutting and Brazing Permits.

Air Force (AF) Form 592 is required daily for all welding, cutting, brazing, soldering and similar hot work. The form shall be properly filled out and displayed while all hot work is underway. The Contractor will be required to attend the Welding, Cutting, Brazing certification class prior to construction startup. This class is conducted on the first Thursday of every month and the Base Fire Station Bldg 9.

1.10.6 Street Closures.

The contractor shall obtain approval in writing from the Project Manager before closing any street or parking lot. Submit requests at least 15 days in advance. Include the length to be closed and the length of time of the closure.

1.11 SAFETY.

1.11.1 Governmental Requirements for Construction Safety are given in section 01 35 26 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. In addition to the requirements listed in that section the contractor shall provide and maintain work environments and procedures which will;

a. Safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to Contractor operations and activities.

b. Avoid interruptions of Government operations and delays in project completion dates.

c. Comply with all pertinent provisions of the latest version of U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, in effect on the date of the solicitation.

d. Comply with the standards issued by the Secretary of Labor at 29 CFR

Part 1926 and 29 CFR Part 1910.

1.11.2 Whenever the Contracting Officer becomes aware of any noncompliance with these requirements or any condition which poses a serious or imminent danger to the health or safety of Contractor personnel, the public or

Government personnel, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor orally, with written confirmation, and request immediate initiation of corrective action. This notice, when delivered to the Contractor or the

Contractor’s representative at the work site, shall be deemed sufficient notice of the noncompliance and that corrective action is required. After receiving the notice, the Contractor shall immediately take corrective action. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. The

Contractor shall not be entitled to any equitable adjustment of the contract price or extension of the performance schedule on any stop work order so issued.

1.12. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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1.12.1 Requirements for environmental protection and hazardous materials are given in detail in section 01 57 20 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. In addition to the requirements listed in that section The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as well as any fines levied as a result of the Contractor’s fault or negligence. The Contractor shall be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the contract.

1.13. SALVAGE MATERIAL AND WORKSITE CLEANUP

1.13.1 The Contractor shall at all times keep the work area, including storage areas, free from accumulations of waste materials and obstructions.

At the end of each work day and at project final completion, the Contractor shall leave the work area in a clean, neat, and orderly condition satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. Before completing the work, the

Contractor shall remove from the work site any rubbish, tools, scaffolding, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government.

a. All excavated material (dirt, asphalt, concrete, etc.) and construction/demolition debris shall be managed in accordance with

Section 01 57 20 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

b. All fire alarm control panels (FACP), Monaco Radio Fire Alarm

Transceivers (BT), Vindicator Intrusion Detection Panels (IDS) and

Vindicator Card Access Systems (ACSYS) to be removed under this contract shall remain property of the government and shall be delivered to the Civil Engineering Electronics Shop (Bldg 597). Cabinets will be delivered with all electronics and internal wiring intact. However, the batteries in the cabinets will be removed by the contractor and disposed of as hazardous waste as required under Section 01 57 19

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

1.14. USE OF UTILITIES.

1.14.1 In general, the contractor will be allowed the use of electrical, and natural gas utilities without reimbursement while performing work under this contract, if available. In some cases the government will require reimbursement as when extensive temporary heating is required. In such cases, rates for utility costs will be established at the time of award.

[a. Toilet facilities on the site may be used by the workmen subject to the regulation of the Government.]

[a. Toilet facilities on the site may be used by the workmen.]

1.15. CONTRACTOR BASE CREDENTIALS.

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1.15.1 To Obtain base identification passes for contractor personnel the prime Contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead stationary, if available, to the Contracting Officer specifying the following:

a. Contract number.

b. Location of the work.

c. Date entry to the base required and contemplated termination date of entry.

d. Names of contractor and subcontractor employee requiring access to the base.

e. The name of the individual who will submit the Request of

Identification Credentials for each employee for whom identification credentials are needed.

1.15.2 The Contracting Officer will:

a. Endorse the request.

b. Attach a copy of the contract cover page and any other pages that provide performance information, such as the need for and duration of access to the work site.

c. Forward this request to the Security Forces, Pass and

Registration Office of the installation where the work is to be performed.

d. Provide blank Application For AFMC Identification Card, AFMC Form 496 and Unescorted Entry Authorization

Certificate, AF Form 2586 to the Prime Contractor.

1.15.3 The Prime Contractor shall be required to complete and submit AFMC

Form 496, for each of the firm's employees and for each subcontractor employee who must have access to the installation. For contracts, 90 days or less contractor employees will be issued an AF Form 75 unless the work is in a controlled or restricted area. For contracts in a controlled or restricted area or greater than 90 days an AFMC Form 387 will be issued.

1.15.4 The Prime Contractor is required to complete and submit AF Form 2586 for each of the firm’s employees and for each subcontractor employee who must have access to a controlled or restricted area at the installation.

The Prime Contractor shall ensure that all contractor personnel including subcontractors attend the Explosive Safety Briefing if applicable. See paragraph 1.14G. An Explosive Safety Awareness Statement signed by those requesting badges is required prior to processing AF Form 2586. The Weapon

Safety Monitor will provide the Contracting Officer copies of the awareness statements. The Security Forces, Pass and Registration Office, upon issuance of the appropriate badge for AF Form 2586, will provide the original completed AF Form 2586 to the individual receiving the badge. The original form shall be given to the Contracting Officer for accountability.

The Prime Contractor shall also request AF Form 75, Visitor/Vehicle Pass or

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DD Form 2220, DoD Registered Vehicle, for vehicle decals when the AFMC Form

496 is submitted. To obtain the vehicle decal from the Security Forces, Pass and Registration Office, the Contractor shall produce:

(1) A valid drivers license.

(2) Proof of financial responsibility or insurance, which meets the minimum requirements of the contract clause, entitled

"Required Insurance."

(3) Current vehicle registration.

(4) Proof of Davis County emissions certification if the vehicle is not registered in a county within the State of Utah, which requires emissions testing.

1.15.5 Follow the guidance in AFI 31-101, The Installation Security Program, when work under this contract requires entry to controlled areas. The

Contractor will request completion of an AF Form 2586, from the project manager for one prime contractor employee. That employee will act as escort for all other prime and subcontractor employees. Contractor employees with controlled area badges are required to escort contractor employees without badges, at all times, in and out of controlled areas. If it becomes necessary to establish a free zone for the Contractor, it must be approved in writing by the installation commander. The free zone must have clearly defined boundaries. It is recommended the free zone begin at some point in the boundary of the controlled area, which enables entry by the Contractor and other authorized personnel. The free zone must be closed during non-duty hours. The boundaries of the free zone must be under surveillance by the OPR for the area or designated responsible activity.

a. The contractor shall not permanently alter any surface in the controlled area when establishing a free zone such as drilling holes in pavements for temporary fencing or drilling holes in walls and floors for other barriers.

1.15.6 When contract performance requires unescorted entry (no access to classified information) to a "Restricted Area" on a military installation, contractor personnel requiring unescorted entry must meet the investigative requirements of AFI 31-501, USAF Personnel Security Program. Contractor employees not meeting these requirements will be provided escort as determined by the Contracting Officer in coordination with the Chief, Security Forces Division of the military installation involved.

1.15.7 Any non-US citizen not in possession of a “Green Card” will not be allowed access on base without the Contracting Officer first clearing the employee through the Foreign Disclosure Office OO-ALC/LGMS, Bldg 1209, 777-

6857 or 777-6858.

1.15.8 Contractor employees, at all times while on a military installation, shall wear visible contractor-provided identification either as a part of, or attached to, their outer clothing. The identification shall clearly identify the individual as being a contractor employee.

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1.15.9 During performance of the contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel, and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle registration decals to the Security Forces, Pass and Registration Office, for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site.

1.15.10 At the termination or completion of the contract, or upon the expiration of credentials (if any such expirations are specified), the

Contractor must be sure that all base identification credentials and vehicle registration decals for all contractor and subcontractor employees are returned to the Contracting Officer.

1.15.11 Prior to submitting an invoice for final payment, the Prime

Contractor shall obtain a clearance certification from the contracting officer which states that all base identification credentials and vehicle decals have been returned or "accounted for." This certification shall be attached to the final invoice at the time of submittal for payment. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in withholding final payment.

1.15.12 If it becomes necessary for the Contractor to enter any unmanned base entry gate, they must first contact 75 SFS/SFO at 777-5531. If the

Contractor assumes custody or control of a particular gate they will insure:

1.Only cleared contractor personnel for that respective project gain access to the base through that gate.

2.Lock and Key Control will be established in such a manner as to clearly define an audit trail of who have keys to the gates and the times the gates are opened and closed, 24 hours a day.

1.16 STORAGE

1.16.1 In accordance with general provisions entitled Operations and Storage

Areas (FAR 52.236-10)the Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the

Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor’s performance.

1.16.2 Temporary buildings (construction trailers, storage sheds, shops, offices) are not permitted unless approved in advance by Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the

Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work.

1.16.3 The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting

Officer, use only established roadways. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any

Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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1.16.4 Store materials so as to avoid hindering the work of other

Contractors and to avoid damage or soiling of materials. All materials and equipment shall be stored and handled to preclude the inclusion of foreign matter and damage by water or breakage. Store packaged materials in original containers until ready for use. Materials showing evidence of water or other damage shall be rejected and removed from the base. All materials shall be stored as recommended by the manufacturer, unless specifically noted otherwise in the contract documents.

1.16.5 When pipe and conduit are stored on the site, they shall be stored in racks or blocked to prevent rolling.

1.16.6 When combustible materials are stored on the site they shall be stored in an OSHA approved combustible materials locker at least 50 feet (15 meters) from all buildings unless otherwise specifically indicated by the

Contracting Officer.

1.16.7 It is the responsibility of the Contractor to secure all property within the construction site. If government property is included, the

Contractor must secure it also, and notify the Contracting Officer and the

Civil Engineering Project Manager.

1.16.8 The Contractor in the event of storing 1000 rounds or more of fastener gun charges shall obtain an explosive license from the Civil

Engineering Weapons Safety Manager in order to comply with regulations.

1.17 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION FAR 52.246-12

1.17.1 The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such inspections as will ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Government. All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting

Officer and is subject to Government inspection and test at all places and at all…