Revised Draft MACC II SOW Posting - 19 Jan 2011.doc

MULTIPLE AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (MACC)

(DRAFT) BASIC STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

19 Jan 2011

TABLE OF CONTENTS

01005

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

01140

WORK RESTRICTIONS

01141

SAFETY AND HEALTH

01142 FIRE PREVENTION PRECAUTIONS FOR HOT WORK

01143 SECURITY

01400 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

01500 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01600

PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

01700

EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

01732

SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

017419 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL.

SECTION 01005 – GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

1.0

GENERAL

The construction contractor shall form a partnership with an Architect – Engineer (A-E) design firm to provide a full range of construction and engineering services in accordance with the requirements of the delivery orders. The contractors shall provide design services, construction planning, construction management, quality control and real property record keeping necessary to provide a complete and usable high quality finished product.

The estimated maximum total of the contract is $ 86,000,000 over the total five year period.

Past Performance: Past performance will be assessed at least annually and reviewed prior to decisions to exercise options. Should one or more of the incumbent contractors prove to be non-responsive or unsatisfactory for other reasons; their options will not be exercised. The Government may or may not choose to select a replacement at its sole discretion. Should the Government choose to select a replacement contractor the process shall follow the same processes and procedures as used in selecting and awarding five to seven basic awards. The period of the replacement contract shall match the time remaining on the original contract.

Performance Period Requirements: Performance period is basic one year period with four one year option periods. Separate performance periods will be established for each delivery order based upon individual project scope and customer requirements. These performance schedules will range from routine to urgent. The contractor will have a major incentive to perform in a timely manner as the Government is not obligated to issue any delivery orders above the minimum guarantee and future proposals may be evaluated on the basis of past performance to determine the best value.

Data/Data Rights: The Government will have unlimited rights to all drawings, designs, specifications, notes, and other work developed by the contractors in the performance of this contract.

Government Furnished Property/Information: In order to maintain accurate accountability of the conditions of Government facilities, contractors shall be required to update drawings in AutoCAD format to reflect ''as-built'' conditions or facilities alterations made as a result of their performance.

1.1 DEFINITIONS.

Contracting Officer (CO) CO is an official designated to enter into and/or administer contracts and make related determinations and findings. This official has the sole authority to issue modifications to the contract, resolve disputes, and to terminate the contract. If specifications indicate that an individual, other than the CO, will approve or disapprove an action, it is understood that only the CO has authority unless that individual is so designated by the CO in writing. The CO’s decision shall be final. Under no circumstances will “approval” by the CO be interpreted as a release of the contractor from responsibility to fulfill requirements of the contract.

Air Force Project Manager (PM) The PM is a Government employee designated by the CO in the administration of a contract. The following govern the role of a PM:

a. The PM does not have authority to award or modify the basic indefinite quantity contract and does not have the authority to place or amend DOs against an indefinite quantity contract.

b.

The PM’s specific duties and responsibilities are set forth below and may include but are not limited to:

(1) Resolution of issues that may arise between the Contractor and the Government in connection with such matters as the acceptability of workmanship and other technical requirements.

(2) Evaluation of the acceptability of workmanship and contract compliance with technical requirements.

(3) Approval and acceptance of work performed under a contract.

(4) Placement of a modification to DOs against indefinite quantity contracts within limits of CO warrant.

(5) Verification that work is being performed in accordance with all applicable safety regulations

Task Order (TO) A TO is an instrument for ordering services and materials against an existing contract. COs will initiate TOs against indefinite quantity contracts. For the purposes of this solicitation, “TO”, “task order” are synonymous. This basic contract SOW and the project SOW are considered to be an integral part of the TO.

1.2 PROJECT DESIGN

1.2.1 The contractor shall establish a partnership with an Architectural - Engineering (A-E) firm, which will be reviewed and evaluated by the Government during Source Selection process. The partnership members described in the original proposal shall not change for the 5 year term of the contract without prior approval of the CO. Letters of Commitment will be required for inclusion in the competitive range. Changes in the partnership arrangement will be grounds for not extending the option years.

1.2.1.1 The A-E shall be responsible for design and conformance with the approved final design documents. Once the design is approved, design changes are not allowed without Government approval. Construction shall not begin until the final design documents are approved in writing from the Contracting Officer. The Government will be under no obligation to pay for materials and equipment ordered prior to approval. Fast-Tracked projects, starting construction before the design is approved, will be clearly defined in the task order as will the various fast-tracked phases. In these rare cases, construction may start only upon completion and approval of those pre-defined phases.

1.2.2 The extent of the design effort for each project will be specified in the project Task Order (TO). The extent will vary from project to project and will depend on how much control the Government chooses to exercise over the design and how much latitude the Government intends to allow the contractor in generating design solutions. The extent of design may range from little to full project definition. The Government will consider all the information available about the project and then determine the minimum criteria necessary to obtain a firm fixed-price TO, which meets the project intent and achieves the desired quality end-product.

1.2.3 A TO can be prepared using various levels of criteria discussed below. The resulting proposal shall respond to the level of criteria as described in the project SOW. Additionally, a particular project may have two or more levels of criteria depending upon the specific requirements of the various technical areas, disciplines, and features. For example, the Government may specify a specific layout and architectural theme, but solutions for structural, electrical, and mechanical may be left to the contractor. Three examples of criteria with resulting proposal are listed below.

(a) Nominal Criteria. Nominal criteria are a typical situation of many Design-Build projects and represent an almost total performance specification approach. The Government will state the purpose, function, and characteristics of the project in sufficient detail to delineate and characterize functional features and the image or visual appearance of the project. For nominal criteria, special site, architectural, structural, and mechanical requirements are identified. Minimum requirements for mechanical and electrical equipment layouts including provisions for testing, adjusting, balancing, and commissioning will be specified.

(b) Partial Criteria. Partial criteria represent the middle ground. The Government may provide concept floor plans which indicate a special mechanical and electrical equipment layout, overall dimensions, or desirable column locations. Enlarged floor plans may be provided, to explain special design conditions. Minimum requirements for mechanical and electrical equipment layouts including provisions for testing, adjusting, balancing, and commissioning will be specified. Preliminary exterior elevations and cross sections will be required for special design requirements. A site plan may be provided to indicate the building orientation and direction to building entrances.

(c) Full Criteria. Full criteria represent a more prescriptive approach. The Government may provide enlarged floor plans, fire protection information, typical wall sections to indicate materials’ usage, and structure. The following sorts of detail may be included: Preliminary site plan, landscaping plan, exterior elevations, cross sections, floor plans, finish schedule, door schedule, foundation, framing plan, sections etc. In many cases, the full criteria approach may only apply to critical project elements or features. In other cases, such as in "site-adapt" projects, the criteria may resemble a complete design.

1.3 PROJECT ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGERIAL REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1 PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

The following list of qualifications reflects minimum personnel requirements associated with the design and construction activities in the contract. Many of the skills require an overlap of expertise in both environmental and technical areas. Other disciplines not listed will be required to have comparable qualifications in their field of expertise. Unless otherwise indicated by the CO in writing, the design of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil or other engineering features of the work specified in the individual TOs shall be reviewed, signed and approved by registered architects and engineers. The engineers or architects must be registered in the state of Utah to practice in the applicable professional field. Experience is not a valid substitute for a professional license.

In the event the contractor intends to replace key personnel during the execution of a particular TO, the contractor shall provide the Government with the following: (1) the new personnel's resume(s), (2) identification of the appropriate labor category(ies), and (3) brief rational for making the assignment. The contractor may assign new personnel only after receiving acceptance from the CO to include any exception or restrictions placed on the assignment by the Government. The Government reserves the right to reject a proposed replacement based on lack of required experience. The following labor categories are required for performance of this contract:

PROJECT MANAGER

The project manager shall be responsible for the overall management of tasks performed under this contract and shall be the primary point of contact for contractual issues. The project manager shall be assigned by the contractor upon award of the contract. He/She shall be responsible for ensuring that effective systems are developed to meet the objectives of the action. The project manager shall also ensure that quality work is completed on schedule and within the allocated budget. He/she must also be licensed for the state where the work will be performed, if required by law. The project manager shall have, as a minimum, the following qualifications:

(a) A Bachelors degree from an accredited school in a technically related field such as: engineering, science, architecture

(b) Professional registration, where applicable

(c) A minimum of 10 years Project Management experience, with a minimum of 5 years experience in construction program management.

PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT

The Project Superintendent shall be responsible for implementing the specific DO on contract. He/She shall evaluate the requirements of a DO and shall develop and implement a plan to meet these requirements. The Project Superintendent shall be the primary point of contact for the TO. The Project Superintendent shall have, as a minimum, the following qualifications:

(b) A minimum of 7 years project execution experience, with a minimum of 5 years experience in construction projects at the field operational level.

The Contractor shall furnish to the CO for approval, a resume of the intended Project Superintendent at or shortly after the Pre-Work Conference and before the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. If the Project Superintendent is changed during the TO period of performance, the selection process for a replacement Project Superintendent will need to be repeated..

PROFESSIONAL (Architect/Engineering)

Level I - Senior Level Professional: Must possess a Bachelors degree from an accredited university in engineering and/or architecture, and hold professional registration consistent with the discipline. Senior level professionals are responsible for performing complex or non-routine technical tasks or for supervision and oversight of a small group working on technical issues or specific elements of a project.

Level II – Mid-Level Professional: Must possess a Bachelors degree from an accredited university in engineering and/or architecture, and hold professional registration consistent with the duties of the particular discipline.. Mid-Level personnel perform technical tasks such as calculations layouts, evaluations of data, and preparation of portions of a design or report under the direction of a senior professional.

Level III - Junior Level Professional: Must possess a Bachelors degree from an accredited university in engineering and/or architecture consistent with the required duties of the position and a minimum of 0-5 years experience directly applicable since receiving the degree. Junior level personnel perform such routine tasks as preparing graphical presentations of data, simple data interpretation, preparation of supporting material etc.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

TECHNICAL LABOR

Depending on the nature of the TO, the contractor shall need a variety of technical labor personnel specialized in construction activities as specified in the basic contract SOW. Technical personnel perform in a support role in routine activities. The project manager and project superintendent shall be responsible for assigning qualified personnel to individual TOs.

1.3.2 GOVERNMENT/CONTRACTOR INTERFACE

The Government reserves the right to utilize Government forces or other contractors to accomplish similar work during the term of this contract. The Government also reserves the right to perform any work by Government forces or others in the immediate vicinity or adjacent to the Work being performed by the Contractor. Doing so shall not breach or otherwise violate this contract.

The Contractor must furnish, after award and before the first TO is issued, a list of all its employees and a list of the known subcontractors at all tiers who will be performing on the contract, together with a list of the names of the employees of such subcontractors. If a potential conflict of interest is evidenced, or should become evidenced, by virtue of a relationship between a Government employee who is involved with the administration of the contract and an employee of contractor, Contractor’s subcontractors or employees of contractor’s subcontractors, agents or consultants, the CO may direct that the subcontractor or the individual employee of Contractor or of a subcontractor, whose employment gives rise to such conflict, be replaced by contractor or its subcontractor, agent, or consultant. Exercise of this right by the CO shall be without liability for increase of the contract price or for equitable adjustment or any additional costs or expense to the Government.

The Government reserves the right to exclude or remove from the site or building any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor whom the Government deems incompetent, careless, insubordinate, or otherwise objectionable or whose continued employment on the work is deemed by the Government to be contrary to the public interests. The Government further reserves the right to perform a background check personnel assigned to work within restricted access areas prior to access to such areas by Contractor personnel. The Contractor shall provide to the Government the social security number for the applicable employees. Exercise of this right by the CO shall be without liability for increase of the contract price or for equitable adjustment or any additional costs or expense to the Government.

Provided there is no on-going DO(s) outstanding for a contractor, and the DO(s) have been successfully completed and accepted as per the Government’s sole determination, contractors may petition for hardship (financial or otherwise) for mutual termination consideration. It will be completely at the Government’s discretion on whether the petition will be accepted and acted upon. Such mutual termination is not a reflection on contractor performance and is subject to negotiated terms of the agreed termination. If a contractor goes into an inactive status the minimum guarantee is no longer applicable.

1.3.3 DO MANAGEMENT, PLANNING, SCHEDULING, REPORTING, ETC

MANAGEMENT

The Contractor shall implement a full range of construction and engineering activities as specified in each DO and in accordance with all applicable compliance documents. The Contractor shall supply all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to accomplish the work assigned unless otherwise specified in each DO. The Contractor shall perform management and planning functions, including performance measurement and fund status reporting, through the course of this effort.

SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall maintain a detailed working schedule that facilitates the management of the project work and provides the capability for early identification of potential schedule impacts. The schedule shall include negotiated baseline dates and current schedule projections. A projected milestone payment plan will be included with the schedule. The current schedule shall be maintained and updated at least monthly to accurately reflect program progress and provide realistic forecast projections. The Contractor shall provide schedule updates at either a detailed level or a summary level as requested by the CO or PM. Additionally, schedule updates that reflect actual schedule progress shall be submitted on AF IMT 3065.

Construction Standard Institute (CSI) format may be required for traditional construction projects. The Contractor may be required to submit cost and status reports. Specific schedule and report requirements will be identified in each DO.

The performance time in calendar days and liquidated damages will be stated on each individual DO. The performance times will be negotiated for each DO. The contractor agrees that the liquidated damages specified in the DO will be determined by the CO in a reasonable amount based on the circumstances of each DO.

If the PM and the Contractor cannot agree on time of performance or the liquidated damages rate for any DO, the matter shall be resolved by the CO.

MEETINGS

The Contractor shall perform a site visit and/or attend a pre-proposal conference, a post-award conference, pre-performance conference, or pre-construction conference as specified in the DO. The Contractor also shall attend and/or support meetings and teleconferences to discuss technical or regulatory issues and project progress and status. The purpose of the meetings include, but are not limited to, contract discussion, progress reviews, planning, design reviews, construction reviews, project status, and the general exchange of information concerning current and future activities. The Contractor shall prepare briefings with all applicable material and minutes for all meetings attended.

NOTIFICATION

The Contractor is required to notify the CO & PM of critical issues that may affect the contract performance and/or human health and the environment. The types of issues that require notification include, but are not limited to, health risks, spills, improper utility location, differing site conditions, changes in critical personnel, and asbestos.

PERMITS

The Contractor shall develop, coordinate, and assist in applying for and obtaining all, federal, state, local, and other applicable permits, access (including off-base easements and leases), agreements, licenses, and certifications required to perform and complete each DO. The Contractor shall maintain a library of these documents at the Contractor’s site office on base as well as the corporate facility handling each DO. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable permit conditions.

REMOTE SITES

The Contractor shall develop, coordinate, and assist in applying for and obtaining all, federal, state, local, and other applicable permits, access (including off-base easements and leases), agreements, licenses, and certifications required to perform and complete each DO. The Contractor shall maintain a library of these documents at the Contractor’s site office on base as well as the corporate facility handling each DO. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable permit conditions. The Contractor shall perform work as specified at remote locations. The Contractor shall be responsible for all personnel, supplies, equipment, materials, and infrastructure (including, but not limited to, potable water, utility systems, housing, dining, transportation, and medical care) when there are no facilities and services available.

WORK SITE COORDINATION

The Contractor shall coordinate work site activities to ensure the protection of human health and the environment; the prevention of damage to property, utilities, materials, supplies, and equipment; and the avoidance of work interruptions. The Contractor shall provide physical security to work area with security equipment and personnel as specified to each DO.

The Contractor must comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety and health regulations and local safety office requirements. The Contractor is required to provide the CO copies of any OSHA report(s) submitted during the duration of the DO. Specifically, coordinate work site activities with applicable existing base or area operations. Examples of the office/departments that the Contractor shall coordinate activities include, but are not limited to: Transportation, Planning, Police/Security, Utilities, Hazardous Material Operations, Permitting, Fire Protection/Department, Pass and Identification, Safety, Facility Management, Base Civil Engineer, Local Reuse Authority, Public Works, Field Operations, Local and State Regulations, Federal Regulators, Off Site Emergency Facilities.

The Contractor shall handle all hazardous materials and waste in accordance with applicable, federal, state and local requirements. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Hill AFB Asbestos shop and cease work when suspect asbestos or lead-based paint are encountered.

AS -BUILT DRAWINGS AND GIS UPDATES

The Contractor shall establish and update the GIS and/or ACAD files as specified in each Delivery Order. GIS software shall provide a repository system to store subsurface data, contour concentrations, utility locations, etc. GIS software shall be compatible with Environmental Resources Program Information Management System (ERPIMS) or other appropriate systems as specified. Contractor shall use ACAD 2010 or latest version and the drawings shall follow Hill AFB ACAD Standards. All drawings shall use the ACAD Standard borders and title sheets. The Contractor shall provide all data in electronic format. Software in support of this effort shall conform to AF/DoD standards for systems design, development and planning procedures for the pertinent disciplines identified in the project tasks. Contractor shall provide As-Built drawings in ACAD format, that show the revisions made to the drawings.

1.4 ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTRACT

1.4.1 The CO may conduct a pre-construction conference and require all successful offerors of this solicitation to attend. The CO’s notification will include specific details regarding the date, time, and location of the conference, any need for attendance by subcontractors, and information regarding the items to be discussed.

1.4.2 The PM, with the assistance of the CO, is responsible for ensuring that the Contractor performs all work in accordance with all contract terms and specifications. At no time will the PM supervise contract employees. First-line supervision and inspection of the work performed is the responsibility of the contractor, and inspection by the Government does not relieve the contractor of that responsibility.

ACCEPTANCE OF WORK, BY HILL AIR FORCE BASE, IN NO WAY RELIEVES THE CONTRACTOR OF CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR FRAUD IN MISREPRESENTING EITHER THE QUALITY OR QUANTITY OF WORK PROVIDED AND CERTIFIED AS COMPLETE BY THE CONTRACTOR. PROVISIONS OF 18 USC, SECTION 287 ARE APPLICABLE TO ANY SUCH REQUEST FOR PAYMENT ON FORM 300. THAT SECTION PROVIDES:

“whoever, in any matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Government of the United States, knowingly and willfully--(1) falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact; (2) makes any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation; or (3) makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry; shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.”

1.4.3 The CO shall be responsible for the enforcement of the Davis-Bacon Act. The Davis-Bacon Act requires that the Contractor pay his or her employees a minimum salary and fringe benefits, that he submit weekly certified payrolls, and that he allow his employees to be interviewed concerning their salaries and fringe benefits.

1.4.4 The CO shall require that a certified consolidated payroll be submitted by the contractor (this is to include all subcontractors payrolls) each week for all DOs placed against the contract. The payroll shall be submitted to the CO. The Contractor may use any payroll form which contains all information as shown on Form SF-347, Payroll, and which is certified by the CO. In addition to the required wage information on each employee, the Contractor shall break down the consolidated weekly payroll to reflect the number of hours each employee worked on each DO more than once to provide the necessary information for each DO. A confidential interview is required for each craft and should be done at staggered intervals, when work is in progress, during the life of the contract. The Standard Form 1445, Labor Standards Interview, shall be used to document results of the confidential interviews. Both payrolls and records of the interviews become part of the contract file. The CO or his designated representative will check all payrolls.

1.4.5 The CO is also responsible to see that the Contractor maintains posters WH Publication 1321, Notice to Employees Working on a Federal or Federally-Financed Construction Project, and EEOC-P/E-1, Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law, at the job site(s) along with a copy of the applicable wage determination.

1.4.6 After final inspection is made and work is accepted, but before final payment is made for each DO, the Contractor shall submit a completed and signed copy of the Certification of Payment to Subcontractors and Suppliers, and all certified payrolls. These forms become part of the contract file.

1.4.7 A single payment for all work performed for each DO may be made upon final inspection and acceptance; however, as provided in FAR 52.232-5, Construction Contract Clauses, the Contractor is entitled to monthly payment as the work proceeds. Consequently, where the time for completion of the work to be performed exceeds one month of where unanticipated delays occur, a progress payment to the Contractor may be issued. The Contractor shall submit all weekly certified payrolls including payrolls for subcontractors for the period of performance.

1.5 DAVIS-BACON WAGE DETERMINATION.

The current Davis-Bacon Wage Rates for the location in which the work is to be performed will be attached to each DO. The wage rates will be current as of the date of the issuance of the DO. The Contractor will be required to comply with the current wage rates.

1.6 MODIFICATIONS.

A. Only the CO may issue modifications to the basic Indefinite Quantity Contract. Normally, modifications to the contract should be limited to modifications provided by the “changes” clause of the contract. In cases where the CO received requests for extra work, he/she shall make a determination as to the appropriate method of procurement.

1.7 SCHEDULING WORK

A. Before performing any construction, the Contractor shall confer with the PM to determine the best approach including; parking, access, break spaces, partitioning, dust, noise and material control, work schedule, meeting times, etc.

B. All work at Hill Air Force Base shall be accomplished during normal working hours (0730 to 1600 Hours) exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays unless other times are approved by the CO, or otherwise stated in the contract. Coordinate the work schedule with the PM.

C. Work at Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR) shall be accomplished during normal working hours (0700 to 1700 Hours) exclusive of Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays unless other times are approved by the CO, or otherwise stated in the contract. Coordinate the work schedule with the Civil Engineering Project Manager.

D. Work at Little Mountain shall be accomplished during normal working hours (0730 to 1600 Hours) exclusive of Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays unless other times are approved by the CO, or otherwise stated in the contract. Coordinate the work schedule with the PM.

E. 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.

F. Because of the very strict tool control within the Aircraft Division, all contractor tooling brought in the aircraft work areas shall be marked with contractor identification

G. Furniture and portable office equipment in the immediate area of the work to be performed shall be moved by the Contractor and replaced to its original location. If the work required by the DO will not allow furniture and portable office equipment to be replaced to its original location, new locations will be designated by the PM for placement by the Contractor.

1.8 PROTECTION AND DAMAGE.

A. Provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for protection of personnel, equipment, furnishings, buildings, and facility accessories (such as parking lots, fences, etc.) from damage. Remove fixed items, if necessary, and replace them in their original location and condition. If work required by the DO prevents replacement in their original location, new locations will be designated by the PM for placement by the Contractor. Equipment, furnishings, buildings, and facility accessories damaged due to work performed under this contract shall be repaired, replaced, or restored to their original condition.

B. The route of moving materials and equipment to, from, and within the building shall be approved by the PM. The Contractor shall repair all damage done by the movement of materials or equipment at no additional cost to the Government. Repaired surfaces shall match so the repair is essentially unnoticeable.

C. No materials shall be thrown from windows or doors of buildings. Disposal of waste materials through windows or doors when enclosed chutes and receptacles are used will be permitted only with written permission of the PM.

D. Debris from work shall be removed from the facility daily. Premises shall be left neat and clean after each work shift so that Government business may proceed the next regular workday without interruption.

E. Prior to transporting, the Contractor shall secure and cover all open loads of construction material to prevent loss or scattering.

1.9 USE OF BUILDING FACILITIES.

A. Available utility services of the building may be used while performing work under this contract. In some cases, reimbursement rates for utility costs will be negotiated before DO award. If available, toilet facilities on the site may be used by the workmen subject to the regulation of the Government.

B. Any temporary use of an existing elevator shall be by arrangement with the Building Manager and subject to control. Such use will be of an intermittent nature. The Contractor shall provide and maintain suitable and adequate protective coverings for the elevator machinery, the hatchway entrances, and the interior of the elevator during the period of temporary use. Loads in excess of the rated capacity of the elevator will not be permitted. The Government will bear the cost of elevator power. On completion of the work, the Contractor shall remove the protective coverings together with any resultant dirt and debris, and leave the site in original condition.

1.10 INSPECTION OF SITE OR BUILDING.

It is the contractor’s responsibility to site verify all specified or assumed conditions at each site. Conditions to be ascertained include such things as dimensions, capacities, materials, equipment, etc.

1.11 MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS:

A. PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AND PERSONNEL The Contractor shall conduct the work so the Government property and personnel, other personnel, and work areas, shall be protected at all times from inconvenience, damage of any nature, or injury caused by this work until completion of the contract

1. The project site shall be fenced with temporary construction fencing at the direction of the PM. The Contractor shall conduct the work so the Government property and personnel, other personnel, and work areas, shall be protected at all times from inconvenience, damage of any nature, or injury caused by this work until completion of the contract.

2. The route of moving materials or equipment within the building and the point of delivery of these materials or equipment to the building shall be approved by the PM. The Contractor shall repair all damage done by the movement of materials or equipment at no additional cost to the Government.

3. No materials shall be thrown from windows or doors of buildings. Disposal of waste materials through windows or doors using enclosed chutes and receptacles will be allowed with written permission of the PM.

4. Debris from work shall be removed from the work site daily. Premises shall be left neat and clean after each work shift so that Government business may proceed the next regular workday without interruption.

5. When hauling material or debris to or from the work site, loads shall be adequately covered and protected to prevent loss or scattering prior to departing the work site.

6. The Contractor shall furnish and spread drop cloths in the work areas as required to protect surfaces, etc.

7. In the event of damages of any nature caused by this work due to improper protection, precaution of safety measures, such damages shall be repaired or such property shall be replaced by the Contractor at no expense, cost, or charge to the Government. In the event the Contractor does not satisfactorily repair or replace such damage caused by the work of this contract, the Government reserves the right to make the necessary corrections and deduct from the contract price the cost to the Government for inconveniences, labor, materials, etc. involved. Reference General Provisions Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities and Improvements (FAR 52.236-9). Landscaped areas disturbed by construction activities shall be restored to the original condition or better. Grass, cobble and other landscaping features shall be restored in kind.

8. The Contractor shall furnish, place, and maintain all required barricades as directed by the Safety Office and the PM. Access drives and doors will remain clear at all times.

9. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to prevent any damage to existing pavements beyond the limits of indicated pavement removal. Existing pavements that are to remain and are damaged by the Contractor shall be replaced in kind or repair as directed by the CO at no expense to the Government.

1.12 SITE CONDITIONS The Contractor shall conduct his operations to offer the least possible obstruction and inconvenience to public traffic, and all traffic shall be permitted to pass through work with as little delay as possible. Where the nature of construction operations in progress and the equipment and machinery in use are of such character as to endanger passing traffic, the Contractor shall provide such lights and signs, erect such fences or barriers, and station such guards as may be necessary to give adequate warning and to avoid damage or injury to passing traffic. Signs, flags, lights and other warning and safety devices shall conform to applicable city, county, and state requirements. The Contractor shall submit a barricade, sign and traffic flow plan clearly showing work area, location, and type of sign to be placed for rerouting traffic. Part VI, The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices will be used for traffic signing and barricades.

A. All materials and equipment resulting from this work not designated for reuse in new work nor designated to be salvaged for the Government, become property of the Contractor, and shall be removed from site as the materials and equipment are accumulated and disposed off base. All excavated material (dirt, asphalt, concrete, etc.) and construction/demolition debris shall be managed in accordance with paragraph ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1.13 ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING WORK:

A. Existing work shall be cut, drilled, altered, removed, or temporarily removed and replaced as necessary for performance of work under the contract. Work that is replaced shall match similar existing work. Structural members shall not be cut or altered, except where noted on drawings, without authorization of the PM & CO. Work remaining in place which is damaged or defaced during this contract shall be restored to the condition existing at time of award of contract.

B. Discolored or unfinished surfaces exposed by removal of existing work and indicated to be the final exposed surfaces shall be refinished or the material shall be replaced as necessary to make contiguous work uniform and harmonious. Work out of alignment where exposed by removal of existing work shall be called to the attention of the PM. Necessary corrective work directed by the CO will be subject to adjustment of the contract in accordance with the “Differing Site Conditions” clause of the Construction Contract.

1.14 CONTRACTOR PETITION FOR HARDSHIP.

A. Provided there is no on-going work outstanding and all requirements have been successfully completed and accepted as per the Government’s sole determination, contractors may petition for hardship resulting from extreme and unpredictable increases in material or labor costs for consideration. It will be completely at the Government’s discretion on whether the petition will be accepted and acted upon. Such mutual termination is not a reflection on contractor performance and is subject to negotiated terms of the agreed termination.

END OF SECTION 01005

SECTION 01140 - WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. PART 1 - GENERAL

1.15 LIMITATIONS FOR USE OF SITE

A. Occupancy of Premises: The premises will be occupied during performance of work under the contract unless stated otherwise in the Delivery Order.

B. Parking Facilities: There may not be parking available at site during normal working hours. The Contractor and his employees shall make arrangements for vehicle parking. Temporary parking may be permitted when prior arrangements are made with PM and Facility Manager.

C. Loading Dock Facilities: The Government will permit use of loading dock facilities on a first come, first served basis. Parking for one Contractor vehicle will be permitted, when prior arrangements are made, in a general area, not a reserved space.

D. Materials on the Site: Materials and equipment that are removed and not designated for salvage or reuse under each Delivery Order shall become the property of the Contractor. Materials and equipment stored at the site shall be at an approved location by both the Facility Manager and the PM.

E. Storage or Sale of Equipment on Site: Storage or sale of excess salvageable material on the site is not permitted. Remove from site.

1.16 CIVIL ENGINEERING EXCAVATION PERMIT

A. No excavation shall be done prior to receiving a Base Civil Engineering Excavation Permit. Permits may be obtained from the Red Stake Office in Civil Engineering, Building 593 or at the end of this section. If excavation is started without obtaining a permit, the Contractor shall be held liable for repairs of any broken utility lines or other damage resulting from the broken lines.

B. The Contractor shall request a permit a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days prior to scheduled start of digging.

C. Hand digging shall be required to locate utilities shown on the utility drawings, Excavation Permit, or 3 feet (1 meter) on either side of locations identified by Base Maintenance Shops.

D. The Contractor shall be responsible for identifying all lawn sprinkler system components within the excavation area. Any components damaged during the course of construction shall be repaired by the Contractor at his expense. Any damage to landscaping as a result of contractor damage to sprinkler system components shall also be repaired by the Contractor at his expense.

E. Protection of existing utilities shall be provided in accordance with general provisions entitled Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements (FAR 52.236-9).

1.3

BASE CIVIL ENGINEER WORK REQUEST CLEARANCE

A.

A Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request, AF form 103, is required for any work that may disrupt aircraft or vehicular traffic flow, base utility services, fire alarm or suppression systems, or routine activities of the installation. Line taps and any other operation with inherent risks also require a Work Clearance Request. Work Clearance Requests must be approved a minimum of twenty-one (21) days before initiating the work. The Contractor shall notify the PM a minimum of twenty-eight (28) days before the work is to begin.

END OF SECTION 01140

SECTION 01141 - SAFETY AND HEALTH

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.17 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only. US Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual, (see Contract Clauses ACCIDENT PREVENTION, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): OSHA General Industry Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910), Publication V2206; OSHA Construction Industry Standards (29 CFR 1926). One source of these regulations is OSHA Publication 2207, which includes a combination of both Parts 1910 and 1926 as they relate to construction safety and health. It is for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (40 CFR, Part 61). Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Rule (40 CFR Part 761) dated July 17, 1985. Federal Standard (Fed. Std): 313A: Material Safety Data Sheets.

B. Contractor shall comply with applicable electrical safety requirements contained in the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-560-02. This document also references ANSI C2, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC); NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC); NFPA 70B, Electrical Equipment Maintenance; NFPA 70E, Electrical Safety in the Workplace; and AFI 32-1064, Electrical Safe Practices.

1.18 WORK COVERED BY THIS SECTION

A. This section is applicable to all work covered by this contract.

1.19 DEFINITION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

A. Refer to hazardous and toxic materials/substances included in Subparts H and Z of 29 CFR 1910; and to others as additionally defined in Federal Standard 313. Those most commonly encountered include asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s), explosives, and radioactive material, but may include others The most likely products to contain asbestos are sprayed-on fireproofing, insulation, boiler lagging, pipe covering and floor tiles. Products that may contain PBC’s are transformers, capacitors, voltage regulators, and oil switches.

1.20 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Safety Meeting: Representatives of the Contractor shall meet with the PM & CO prior to the start of work under this contract for the purpose of reviewing the Contractor’s safety and health programs and discussing implementation of all safety and health provisions pertinent to the work to be performed under the contract. The Contractor shall be prepared to discuss in detail the measures he/she intends to take in order to control any unsafe or unhealthy conditions associated with the work to be performed under the contract. If directed by the CO, this meeting may be held in conjunction with other meetings which are scheduled to take place prior to start work under this contract. The level of detail for the safety meeting is dependent upon the nature of the work and the potential inherent hazards. The Contractor’s principal on-site representative(s), the general superintendent and his/her safety representative(s) shall attend this meeting.

B. Compliance with Regulations : All work, including contact with and handling of hazardous materials, the disturbance or dismantling of structures containing hazardous materials and/or the disposal of hazardous materials shall comply with the applicable requirements of 29 CFR 1926/1910 and 40 CFR 761. Work involving the disturbance, dismantling of asbestos or asbestos containing materials; the demolition of structures containing asbestos; and/or the disposal and removal of asbestos, shall also comply with the requirements of 40 CFR, Part 61, Subparts A and M. All work shall comply with applicable state and municipal safety and health requirements. Where there is a conflict between applicable regulations, the most stringent shall apply.

C. Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during the execution of work, and shall hold the Government harmless for any action on his/her part or that of his/her employees or subcontractors, which results in illness, injury, or death.

1.21 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. The Contractor shall bring to the attention of the PM any material suspected of being hazardous which he/she encounters during execution of the work. A determination will be made by the CO as to whether the Contractor shall perform tests to determine if the material is hazardous. If the CO directs the Contractor to perform tests, and/or if the material is found hazardous and additional protective measures are needed, a contract change may be required, subject to applicable provisions of this contract.

B. Solid, Liquid, and Gaseous Contaminants: Contractor shall be responsible for proper disposal of solid, liquid, and gaseous materials in accordance with all local codes and regulations.

C. The Contractor is required to comply with all applicable local, state, federal, and Air Force laws and regulations dealing with environmental and workplace management and protection. In the event of a conflict between any laws or regulations, the most stringent shall apply. These items include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Vehicles and other powered equipment will meet local (Davis County) air quality regulations for emissions. They will be mechanically sound and have all seals, grease rings, and other containment systems in place to ensure against leakage. Drip pans will be maintained such that overflow and spills do no occur. There will be no activities for equipment maintenance including oil changes, filter replacements, or hydraulic equipment repair performed on the construction site.

2. All solid waste shall be collected and disposed of on a daily basis. There will be no accumulation of solid waste unless properly containerized, secured of placed within a fenced area to prevent material being blown about, displaced or scattered by the wind. No liquids will be put into base dumpsters. This includes paints, oils, chemicals, compressed gas, or pesticides.

a. Paint Cans. Only empty paint cans shall be allowed in dumpsters. Empty containers have to comply with the “RCRA empty rule” before they become a non-hazardous solid waste. The rule defines empty as removing all pour-able, pump-able or aspirate-able contents. For paint cans a best management practice is to use all the paint, let the residue dry, then put the empty can in the dumpster.