01000 General Requirements

SECTION 01000 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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GENERAL

SCOPE

This section is a general section, which applies to all sections. The work encompassed by this specification and noted on the drawings consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, and material unless otherwise stated, to accomplish the construction project.

SUMMARY

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

Civil: Provide all materials, equipment, manpower, and supervision to accomplish individual floor coating tasks at Hill AFB, Utah Test and Training Range and Little Mountain issued during the life of this contract IAW specifications.

SITE VISIT

Bidders are responsible for site investigation in accordance with General Provision entitled Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting Their Work (FAR 52.236-3).

If this project involves work in an existing facility, the Contractor is cautioned that this project may present problems, which would not be encountered in new construction.

CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The Contractor must comply with the general provisions entitled Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FAR 52.236-21) and Contract Drawings, Maps, and Specifications (DOD FAR SUP 252.236-7001).

All project surveying data will be delivered 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.

SUBMITTALS

All shop drawings/submittals as required under this section of this specification will be submitted in two copies.

The submittals shall contain sufficient literature, catalog cuts, brochures, etc., to show compliance with the contract specifications and plans. Items of related equipment or materials shall be submitted at one time. Each copy shall be in a separate binder. Mark all submittals to show choices and applicable options.

Submittals shall be given to the Civil Engineering Project Manager as soon as possible, but in no case shall submittals exceed fourteen (14) days after the date of the notice to proceed. No payments will be authorized for materials or work, which do not have approved required submittals.

The government will within 14 calendar days return a minimum of one copy of the submittal marked to indicate approval or disapproval. The Contractor shall make any corrections indicated on the submittals. If the Contractor considers any correction to constitute a change to the contract drawings or specifications, written notice will be given to the Contracting Officer. Disapproved items will require resubmission for approval within 14 calendar days of Contractor's receipt. The Contractor will not be allowed to claim for time because of disapproved submittals.

Submit all items called for in the drawings and specifications. The Submittal Checklist at the end of this section is included for the government's convenience and may not include all required items.

Submittals approved by the Contracting Officer shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for complying with the requirements of this contract (See FAR 52.236-5). No substitutions for approved items, which meet contract requirements, will be allowed without approval of the Contracting Officer. If submittals show variations from the contract requirements, the Contractor shall describe such variations in writing at the time of submission.

PROPRIETARY NAMES

Names indicated for colors, textures, patterns and other characteristics of materials; or names identifying specific mechanical and electrical equipment are for selection only. Other manufacturers' materials and equipment are acceptable provided they closely resemble all specified salient characteristics and conform to all other requirements of those products mentioned by name.

METRIC UNITS

Government construction projects are changing to metric or System of International (SI) units of measurement. The project drawings and specifications may be in SI units. In this case, all field measurements and installation work such as room sizes and stud spacing shall be measured in even SI units. Manufactured materials, which are designated as hard conversion, must be manufactured to standard SI units or cut to standard SI size. Other materials are referred to as soft conversion. Soft conversion materials manufactured to Standard English units may be substituted for items shown on the plans and specifications in SI units. For example, a nominal two-inch pipe may be used for pipe shown as 50 mm pipe. The Contractor is responsible to coordinate all work so soft and hard conversion materials will fit together to provide a finished project.

STORAGE OF MATERIALS

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. Store in accordance with general provisions entitled Operations and Storage Areas (FAR 52.236-10).

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

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.

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.

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.

CIVIL ENGINEERING EXCAVATION PERMIT

Select Red Option for Hill AFB and Little Mountain or select Teal Option for UTTR.

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 South. 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.

No work shall be done prior to receiving a Range Civil Engineering Excavation Permit. The Contractor shall call 777-1577 to obtain the form for submission. A copy of the AF Form 332 and documentation indicating completion of the Environmental Impact Analysis process shall be included with the permit request. These are available from the Civil Engineering project manager. 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.

The Contractor shall request a permit 14 calendar days prior to scheduled start of digging.

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

All excavation work within 15ft of high pressure natural gas distribution lines requires Questar Gas technicians to be on-site during the excavation. This will be coordinated through Blue Stakes.

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.

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).

All newly installed underground utilities shall be surveyed by HAFB before the utilities are buried. Provide at least 48 hours of advance notice to the CE Project Manager that the utilities will be ready for surveying. If contractor fails to notify the Project Manager to survey the utilities and the utilities are buried, the contractor will be required to uncover the utilities.

TESTING

Where specific tests are required by this contract, the Contractor shall notify the Civil Engineering Project Manager 24 hours prior to testing.

The Contractor shall turn in a test report, if required, to the Civil Engineering Project Manager as soon as possible.

The Contractor shall not proceed with any work, which would cover up the work being tested until the work being tested has been approved by the Civil Engineering Project Manager.

WARRANTIES

This project shall be under warranty as set forth in the General Provision entitled Warranty of Construction (FAR 52.246-21).

WORK SCHEDULE

Select Red Option for Hill AFB, Teal Option for UTTR, or Dark Yellow Option for Little Mountain.

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 Contracting Officer, or otherwise stated in the contract. Coordinate the work schedule with the Civil Engineering Project Manager.

All work at the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR) shall be accomplished during their 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).

All work at Little Mountain shall be accomplished during normal 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.

Delete the following two paragraphs if there is no work inside an aircraft maintenance facility.

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.

UTILITY OUTAGES AND TRAFFIC CLOSURES

All utility outages; and traffic closures including streets, parking lots, and pedestrian closures shall be scheduled during off duty hours and weekends unless otherwise approved by the Civil Engineering Project Manager. All outages and closures shall be scheduled as far in advance as possible with the Civil Engineering Project Manager and in no case less than 21 calendar days before the outage or closure. The Contractor shall obtain in writing from the Civil Engineering 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. The Contractor shall strictly observe such schedules and will be held responsible for any violations.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall comply with occupational safety and health regulations. These applicable regulations include the US Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual, (see Contract Clauses ACCIDENT PREVENTION); Air Force Instruction (AFI) 91-302 Air Force Occupational and Environmental Safety, Fire Protection, and Health (AFOSH) Standards; 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910, Occupational Safety and Health, General Industry Standards; and 29 CFR 1926, Occupational Safety and Health, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction. In case of conflict the most stringent requirements of the standards is applicable. If recurring violations and/or gross violation indicate that the safety performance is unsatisfactory, corrective action shall be taken as directed by the Contracting Officer or the Civil Engineering Project Manager.

FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE (FOD) SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:: All contractor personnel working in or traveling through aerospace operational or maintenance areas (including maintenance areas for aircraft components, testing & ground support equipment, etc) on Hill AFB must comply with AFMC Instruction (AFMCI) 21-122, “Foreign Object Damage Prevention Program” and local supplemental guidance prior to starting work in these areas. The contractor shall contact the assigned project manager for scheduling of contractor personnel for required training. The project manager will contact the training office, OO-ALC/DP-CTO to set up the training. The contractor shall submit copies of the training certificates to the project manager. These requirements apply to all contractor personnel throughout the life of the contract. Contractors performing functions in the areas on Hill AFB described above must have a method for controlling and accounting for tools used in accordance with AFMCI 21-107. This program must be outlined in the contractor’s quality control plan and must be coordinated with the respective contracting officer and contract functional manager or his/her designated representative. All contractors working on the center are required to inventory their tools at the beginning of the shift, at the end of each task, and at the end of each shift to check for any lost or missing tools. In addition, the end of shift inspection shall be documented and documentation will be kept for two years or until the completion of the contract. The government on-site supervisor will be immediately notified when any tool is lost. A lost tool search shall be conducted by the contractor for one hour and if the tool is not found within that time period the project manager, production area supervisor, and division tool manager must be immediately notified. Contractors providing their own tools shall ensure all tools are marked with an ID number consisting of the first initial of the last name and last four digits of the Social Security Number (SSN). A list of the ID numbers shall be supplied to the center tool manager and the division tool manager.

AIRFIELD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The contractor shall comply with DFARS 252.236-7005.

D. ELECTRICAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: 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. All assigned personnel are required to wear the appropriate PPE according to the conditions and task at hand. Guidelines set forth in NFPA 70E, Unified Facilities Criteria, and the NEC shall be adhered to at all times. Proper use of appropriate PPE protects you from the devastating effect of arc flash/blast. The level of PPE required for each instance may be different and is dependent on voltage and approach distance. Some general guidelines are as follows:

1. 0-240 Volts: Work on energized parts including testing, removal/installation of circuit breakers or fused switches or removal of bolted covers exposing live parts, or work in an energized light fixture. This work is classified as Category 1: FR lightweight coveralls or heavyweight pants and long sleeved shirt, safety glasses, and low voltage gloves are required.

2. 277-480 Volts: Turning circuit breakers or fused switches on and off with covers off, or opening hinged covers to expose live parts is classified as (Category 1 see above). Removing bolted covers to expose bare and energized parts and testing or working on energized equipment is classified as Category 2: FR coveralls over cotton pants and shirt, sock hood, face shield, safety glasses, and low voltage gloves are required.

3. Over 1000 volts without hot stick: Category 2: FR coveralls over cotton pant and long sleeve shirt, sock hood, face shield, safety glasses, and high voltage gloves are required for: Work on 120 volt control circuits while exposed to over 1000 volts, inspection of insulated cable in open area, operation of S&C type switch, circuit breaker with doors closed, or air switch operation.

4. Over 1000 volts without hot stick: Category 4: FR Carhartts, sock hood, face shield, safety glasses, and high voltage gloves are required for: Switch operation with doors open, opening high voltage side of transformer, removing bolted parts to expose live parts, testing, insulated cable examination in a manhole or confined area, and all substation work including breaker operations and racking in/out breakers with doors open or closed.

5. 7200/12470 volts at greater than 8 feet hot stick distance: Category 2: FR lightweight coveralls, high voltage gloves, hardhat, safety glasses (or face shield hardhat combo), arc flash rated safety harness are required for: Phasing/testing of lines, ground set installation, fused cutout operation, saddle/tap installation on overhead lines.

6. 7200/12470 volts at less than 8 feet hot stick distance: Category 4: FR Carhartts, sock hood, face shield, safety glasses, high voltage gloves, and arc flash rated safety harness are required for: All operations at less than 8 feet hot stick distance.

1. Understand the confined space plan. Ask owners of the confined space any questions concerning the plan. Understand any lockout/tagout requirements of the confined space.

2. Have their own confined space program for entry into the confined space.

3. Ensure their personnel are confined space trained.

4. Provide atmospheric testing, entry equipment, and barriers.

5. Provide own rescue plan.

6. Inform Air Force facility supervisor when entry is to occur.

7. Inform Air Force facility supervisor of any hazards introduced into their work area or change of environment, which creates a hazard for Air Force personnel.

8. Inform Air Force facility supervisor when entry is complete.

9. Inform Air Force Facility supervisor of any new hazards or changes in environment.

Delete all or part of the following paragraph as needed.

COLD WEATHER PRECAUTIONS

Contractor shall be responsible for proper application of weather sensitive materials and shall not apply any such materials when weather conditions fall below the minimums recommended by the material manufacturer.

Contractor shall cover all concrete installed in weather below 32 0F (O 0C) with approved insulating blankets.

Contractor is responsible in weather below 40 0F (4 0C) that water lines, including fire protection systems, do not freeze.

Contractor shall maintain unoccupied interior portions of building under construction above 50 0F (10 0C). Contractor shall maintain occupied portions of the building under construction above 65 0F (18 0C). This requirement shall replay also in the event that available heating supplied by the building system is rendered inadequate by the Contractor during the course of construction to maintain the above temperature.

The only type of temporary heating devices permitted are UL approved electric heaters. The Contractor shall physically monitor all temporary heating devices at least every four hours. Exception to this requires written approval from the Base Fire Department.

PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AND PERSONNEL

Work areas for this work shall include the following:

Actual Construction Site: Area or areas in which the work of the contract is accomplished or performed.

Storage Areas: Area or areas used for the storage of materials, devices, appliances, and equipment to be used in the work.

Office and Shed Areas: Area or areas for placing or setting of temporary field office, tool sheds or storage sheds.

Transportation Areas: Paved, treated or unpaved area or areas that are used for transportation or parking purposes.

The entire project shall be fenced with temporary construction fencing at the direction of the Civil Engineering Project Manager.

The Contractor shall conduct his 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.

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

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.

The Contractor shall furnish, place, and maintain all required barricades as directed by the Safety Office and the Civil Engineering Project Manager, and access drives and doors will remain clear at all times.

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 Contracting Officer at no expense to the government. Road/lane closures-traffic interruption. The Contractor will submit for approval 15 days prior to commencing work a barricade and sign 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.

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

HOUSEKEEPING AND DAILY CLEANUP

The Contractor shall keep the total construction site, structures, and access ways free of debris and obstructions at all times. Work will not be allowed in those areas that, in the opinion of the Civil Engineering Project Manager, have unsatisfactory cleanup and housekeeping at the end of the preceding days' normal work shift. At least once each day all areas shall be cleaned by the Contractor.

COVERING OF DEBRIS

The Contractor and Subcontractor shall be responsible to cover all loads of debris before hauling them off base. The Contractor and Subcontractor shall provide a covering to keep the debris on the truck; however, in the event debris does fall out of the truck while hauling they shall immediately clean up all debris.

REMOVALS AND SALVAGE

Contractor shall be responsible for the removal and/or dismantling of items, which are required for proper completion of work as applicable to each section.

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.

Delete the following paragraph if there are no applicable panels to be salvaged.

FINAL CLEANING

Execute prior to final inspection.

Clean surfaces exposed to view. Remove temporary labels, stains, and foreign substances: polish transparent and glossy surfaces, wet mop tile or sealed concrete floors, vacuum carpeted floors, broom clean other floors. Clean equipment and fixtures to a sanitary condition, clean or replace filters of mechanical equipment. Any additional final cleaning as specified in other sections.

Clean site of all construction related and project related debris.

Remove waste and surplus materials, rubbish, and construction facilities from the work areas and the site.

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE (O&M) MANUALS AND TRAINING

Provide O&M Manuals as required by other sections of this specification. O&M Manuals to be submitted and approved.

Provide O&M Training as required by other sections of this specification.

CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

The Contractor shall include the following items as a “Contract Close out” line item on both the Contract Progress Schedule (AF-3064) and Contract Progress Report (AF-3065): O&M Manuals, Training, Testing and Balance Reports, Warranty Information and Complete Record Drawings.

For projects up to $100,000.00, the progress schedule and progress report will show 5.0% for submission of these items.

For projects between $100,000.00 and $500,000.00, the percentage will be 1.0% For projects over $500,000.00, the percentage will be 0.5%.

The contract cannot be closed out nor final payment made until these items have been received from the Contractor.

The Contractor shall have turned in all Test & Balance Reports, O&M Manuals and shall have completed all training prior to the prefinal inspection.

The contract cannot be closed out nor final payment made until these items have been received from the Contractor.

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer 5 working days in advance that his contract is substantially complete and is ready for a prefinal inspection. Contractor shall submit in writing a list of items to be completed or corrected.

Upon completion of final inspection, the Contractor shall have five working days to submit warranty information, DD Form 1354 and provide complete record drawings. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor in writing of additional items to be completed or corrected.

Contractor shall remedy deficiencies and notify the Contracting Officer a minimum of 5 working days in advance of the date his contract will be completed and ready for a final inspection. Contractor shall send a second notice of substantial completion and the work will be re-inspected.

Upon completion of the final inspection, the Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor in writing of any deficiencies remaining on the project.

TRANSFER AND ACCEPTANCE OF MILITARY REAL PROPERTY

At the completion of the project the contractor shall finalize the DD Form 1354 including UFC 1-300-08 Appendix D which were provided by the government. Instructions to complete the DD Form 1354 are contained in Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 1-300-08.

RECORD DRAWINGS

Maintain a complete set of full-size prints of the contract drawings and shop drawings for record mark-up purposes throughout the contract period. Contractors that receive the solicitation via the web site shall produce one set of full-size prints to meet this requirement. Whenever changes occur the contractor shall immediately mark-up these 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 drawings shall be complete, legible, precise and understandable to a CAD operator person who is not familiar with the project. Whenever a revision is made the contractor shall ensure related section and elevation views, details, legend, plans, profiles, schedules and notes are marked accordingly to avoid conflicting data on all other sheets. Comments shall be complete without reference to change orders, letters, memos, etc. The marked-up drawings will be bound in manageable sets covered with durable paper and labeled to show project title and number.

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:

7. Location, size and type of existing and new utility lines. Measurements will be shown for all change of direction points and all surface or underground components such as valves, manholes, drain inlets, clean outs, meters, etc. The description of exterior utilities shall include the actual quantity, size, and material of the utility lines.

8. Changes to location, size and type of interior plumbing and electrical lines below the floor slab.

9. Changes to layout and schematic drawings of electrical circuits and piping.

10. Correct dimensions and details transferred from shop drawings.

11. Actual location of anchors, construction and control joints, etc., in concrete.

12. Change in location of equipment and architectural features.

13. Cross out words such as “or equal” and list specifically the items of material provided.

14. Unusual or uncharted obstructions that are encountered in the contract area during construction.

Upon completing the work under this contract, the contractor shall furnish a complete set of as built structural steel shop drawings in mylar reproducible and electronic format. These drawings shall show all changes and revisions made on the job.

The government inspectors 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 Civil Engineering project manager.

UTILITY LINE MARKING

Contractor shall provide and install a trace wire of #14 insulated copper wire within one foot of all new utilities placed underground at Hill Air Force Base. If length of new utility is 500 feet or less the Contractor shall install one terminal box of 2 ½” diameter pipe at each end of the wire marking the utility location. If length of new utility is greater than 500 feet, the Contractor shall place terminal boxes at 500 feet intervals. Terminal boxes (Handley Industries or approved equal) shall have a metal screw-on type lid. The terminal box shall be encased in an 18” diameter by 12” deep concrete cylinder. The terminal box lid shall be flush with the top of the concrete cylinder and the top of the concrete cylinder shall be flush with adjacent pavement or 2” above the adjacent ground elevation. The trace wire shall have a metal identification tag attached to the wire at each terminal box. The tag shall be engraved with the type of utility and for pipelines, the tag shall be engraved with the pipe size.

The Contractor shall provide a detectable warning tape for all underground utilities. The warning tape shall be an acid- and alkali-resistant polyethylene film manufactured for marking and identifying underground utilities, 6 inches (150 mm) wide and 4 mils (0.1 mm) thick minimum, with a metallic core protected from corrosion and detectable by metal detector when tape is buried up to 30 inches (750 mm) deep. The warning tape shall be continuously inscribed with a description of utility. Install warning tape directly above utilities, 12 inches (300 mm) below finished grade, except 6 inches (150 mm) below top of subgrade under pavements and slabs.

Tape Colors: Provide tape colors to utilities as follows:

Red: Electric Yellow: Gas, oil, steam, and dangerous materials.

Orange: Telephone and other communications.

Blue: Water systems.

Green: Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer and Industrial Waste systems.

C. Contractor shall provide a 14-day notice to the Civil Engineering representative to allow the Air Force to map all new utility lines. Contractor shall not backfill utility trenches until the lines have been mapped and approval given.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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:

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 base.

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

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. For cans of spray paint, spray until no more paint comes out, then put the empty can in the dumpster. If the nozzle breaks and the contents cannot be sprayed, the can may be turned in to the Hazardous Waste Control Facility. For further questions contact EMC at 777-3124 for disposal instructions.

Select one of the three following options.

Asphalt debris shall be managed by disposing in the asphalt storage cell at the Hill AFB Class IV landfill. See attached map at the end of this section. Primarily asphalt with minimal amounts of soil is allowed in the asphalt cell. The contractor must submit a request to the Civil Engineering project manager at least 24 hours in advance for approval. The request must include the disposal date and time, the material to be disposed, the estimated weight and volume, and the hauler’s company name. The landfill is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Select one of the two following options.

Concrete and Excavated soils, that have been determined by the pre-contract laboratory analysis to be “clean”, shall be managed by deposing in the Concrete/Soil Cell at the Hill AFB Class IV landfill. See attached map at the end of this section. Only concrete and soil are allowed in this cell. No plant material generally present in the top 6-12 inches of soil will be allowed. The contractor must submit a request to the Civil Engineering project manager at least 24 hours in advance for approval. The request must include the disposal date and time, the material to be disposed, the estimated weight and volume, and the hauler’s company name. The landfill is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Wood that is recyclable shall be managed by disposing in an off-base Class I, II, III, IV or V permitted landfill or in the Wood Cell at the Hill AFB Class IV landfill. See attached map at the end of this section. Only recyclable wood, which may contain nails or staples but not bolts or brackets, is allowed in the Wood Cell. Trees larger than 6 inches in diameter are prohibited. The contractor must submit a request to the Civil Engineering project manager at least 24 hours in advance for approval. The request must include the disposal date and time, the material to be disposed, the estimated weight and volume, and the hauler’s company name. The landfill is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

All solid waste other than clean concrete, asphalt, excavated soil, and wood shall be sent to off base permitted facilities. Other questions regarding the disposal of solid waste should be directed to the Civil Engineering Project Manager.

B. All hazardous wastes such as sandblast media, chlorinated solvents, paints and paint thinners, and fuels will be labeled and an inventory management system initiated to ensure timely removal and proper disposal. There shall be no on-base disposal allowed, including use of drains (sanitary, storm, or industrial) or the ground. The contractor is responsible for properly collecting and disposing contractor generated hazardous waste. Exceptions may be made for small amounts of hazardous waste on a case by case basis. With approval, 75 GEG/CEVC may opt to provide containers and take possession of the waste and arrange disposal. Contractor shall include waste handling and disposal costs in their budget because exceptions are not guaranteed. The contractor shall follow the basic requirements which are in the Base Hazardous Waste Management Plan for site requirements, signage and site management, not to include supplies, and services designed for the Base and other costs mentioned above.

1. All drums/containers must be labeled with a hazardous waste label. The proper DOT shipping name, UN numbers, EPA waste number, generator information, and accumulation start date on the label must be filled out. The label must be placed in the upper third of the drum/container. Drums/containers shall be kept closed except when adding waste. Hazardous waste drums must be stored in an area authorized by Environmental Management Division (75 CEG/CEV).

2. All drums used to store hazardous waste must be non-leaking and safe to handle. Drums that are rusty, dented, or leaking should be over-packed. Drums and/or over-packs must be purchased by the Contractor. All drums purchased by the Contractor must be DOT approved for containing Hazardous Waste which may include the following specification numbers 5B, 17E or 17H. The specification numbers are stamped on the bottom of the drum. The contractor shall be responsible to see that proper containers are used. All hazardous waste sites upon the date of receiving hazardous waste must be inspected weekly. Hazardous waste containers can only be stored for 90 days after the accumulation start date

3. The Contractor shall coordinate with a Hazardous Waste Customer Support Person and obtain from 75 CEG/CEV, north end of Building 5, a site book, a container log and a weekly inspection form. The contractor shall fill out an inspection checklist each week the containers are on the site. Completed checklists must be forwarded to 75 CEG/CEV (customer support) every Friday until the drums are properly disposed of by the Contractor. The contractor shall provide a properly filled out Hazardous Waste Manifest to 75 CEG/CEV for review prior to the removal of any Hazardous Waste from the Base and shall only use a contractor authorized to haul Hazardous Waste to transport the Hazardous waste off Base while meeting all the requirements of 49 CFR.

POL storage larger than 55 gallons requires secondary containment. This may be accomplished by a double-walled container or by a catch basin. Siting of this will be approved by the Base Fire Department and the Environmental Management Division.

Storage of oils, greases, chemicals, or other liquids will require a fully contained facility for spill prevention and security. A minimum of 40 pounds (18 kg) of absorbent material per 44 gallons (167 liters) of chemical/oil/grease will be on hand for spill control.

All spills shall be reported by dialing 911 and giving information as to spill location, type of material and estimated quantity, and if the spill is contained. The Contractor will ensure appropriate personnel protective equipment (PPE) is available to take care of spill cleanup and handling of residue.

Spray painting shall utilize high-transfer efficiency equipment with low-volatile organic compound (low-VOC) paints or water base paints. The VOC content of low-VOC paint shall be 3.5 pounds per gallon or less for primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings--for clear coats, 4.3 pounds or less. If a low-VOC paint is not available for the application, a paint waiver shall be obtained from 75 CEG/CEV by contacting the Civil Engineering Project Manager. Uncontrolled spray painting with high-VOC paints shall not be performed.

Contractor sites will be maintained at all times. Damage due to erosion and control of fugitive dust will be the responsibility of the Contractor. An on-site review will be conducted by the Contracting Officer, the Construction Engineer, and the Environmental Management Division (75 CEG/CEV) prior to use of any location for contractor setup. A follow-up program for site overview will be maintained by all parties. Release of the site by the Contractor will be accompanied by a final site review, at which time site deficiencies will be noted. The Contractor will have 14 calendar days to correct deficiencies. Final contract payment will be withheld pending completion of the deficiency list.

Universal and toxic wastes: Universal wastes include batteries, fluorescent tubes, other mercury containing bulbs, and mercury containing thermostats. Some of these items may be left in a building before demolition or remodeling. Toxic wastes include asbestos, lead based paint and PCBs. Asbestos and lead based paint will be abated before demolition or remodeling; however, older light fixtures may have ballasts which contain dielectric fluid with PCBs. All batteries (usually lead acid), fluorescent tubes, mercury containing bulbs, mercury containing thermostats, and older light ballasts with PCBs will be carefully collected in labeled containers in accordance with all applicable laws. Ideally these items will be recycled; however, disposal may be used when recycling costs are not reasonable. All recycling and disposal will be done in accordance with applicable laws.

Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint: The Contractor is cautioned that materials in and around this project may contain asbestos or be coated with Lead-Based Paint (LBP). The government will make every effort to locate and identify all Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) and LBP prior to bidding; however, this is not always possible. These materials are often hidden and cannot be discovered until after demolition has begun. The failure of the government to identify all ACM and LBP in no way relieves the Contractor from his legal obligation to comply with state and federal regulations regarding the handling of asbestos, lead, or LBP. If suspected asbestos containing materials or LBP surfaces are encountered, immediately cease work and notify the Contracting Officer and the project manager immediately. Do not conduct or continue with any work that will violate any Air Force, local, state or federal regulations regarding asbestos, lead, or LBP. If suspected materials or surfaces have not been disturbed, secure and post signs in the area where the materials are located to ensure that they are not disturbed. If the suspected materials have already been disturbed, secure and post signs in the area where the material was originally located, any areas to which materials have been moved, and any containers that suspect materials may have been placed in. Take all necessary steps to ensure that materials are not further disturbed, moved, or disposed of until directed to do so by the Contracting Officer. Failure to notify the government promptly or failure to comply with state and federal regulations will be grounds for termination of their contract and may result in other appropriate civil and/or criminal actions. "The Contractor will be fully responsible for any and all fines or other penalties resulting from his acts and /or omissions pursuant to law and regulation. At the Pre-Construction Conference, the contractor will be required to sign the "Contractor's Notification of Hazardous Materials Requirements" at the end of this Section.