Basic_IDIQ_Statement_of_Work_26JUN2017.pdf

Basic

Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Statement of Work (SOW) for Paving

Version A 26 Jun 2017

Preparing Organization:

AFMC 75 CES

5713 Lahm Lane, Bldg 593 Hill AFB, UT 84056

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

Paving SOW Hill AFB, Utah

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

GENERAL

1. SCOPE

2. DESCRIPTION

3. SOFTWARE AND UNIT PRICE REQUIREMENTS

4. ORDERING PROCEDURES

5. PROJECT MANAGEMENT

6. SITE CONDITIONS

7. CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

8. SUBMITTALS

9. STORAGE OF MATERIALS

10. CONSTRUCTION EXCAVATION PERMIT

11. TESTING

12. WARRANTIES

13. WORK SCHEDULE

14. UTILITY OUTAGES AND TRAFFIC CLOSURES

15. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

16. COLD WEATHER PRECAUTIONS

17. PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AND PERSONNEL

18. DAILY CLEANUP

19. COVERING OF DEBRIS

20. REMOVALS AND SALVAGE

21. FINAL CLEANING

22. CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

23. UTILITY LINE MARKING

24. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

25. CONTRACTOR BASE IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIALS

26. VOLUNTARY PROTECTION PROGRAM (VPP)

27. GREEN PROCUREMENT

APPENDIX A (SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST)

APPENDIX B (BASE CIVIL ENGINEERING EXCAVATION PERMIT)

APPENDIX C (CONTRACTOR’S SAFETY AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REQUIREMENT)

APPENDIX D (MINIMUM EXPLOSIVE AWARENESS)

APPENDIX E (HILL AFB LANDFILL MAP)

APPENDIX F (APPLICABLE STANDARDS, CODES, AND REGULATIONS)...................……………………...

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GENERAL

1. SCOPE

1.1. This Statement of Work (SOW) describes overall construction services and support required to provide paving projects. In addition, each task order issued under the basic contract will include a Task Order (TO) level SOW. The contractor shall comply with all requirements listed in this SOW, as well as each TO SOW. The scope of this effort includes a broad range of exterior/interior pavement improvements and appurtenances at Hill Air Force Base (HAFB), areas under HAFB jurisdiction, which include, but are not limited to the following Geographically Separated Locations (GSL): Little Mountain Test Annex (LMTA), Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR – North/South Range), Wendover (UT/NV), Dugway Proving Grounds (DPG), Wendover Peak, Bovine, Trout Creek, Carter Creek, Grassy, Boulder, WY. The contractor shall plan, manage, organize, direct, schedule, and control all resources, processes, activities and tasks to accomplish each task order.

2. DESCRIPTION

2.1. The contractor shall provide all labor, material and equipment to perform exterior/interior pavement improvements in accordance with (IAW) this SOW and the task order SOW.

Service improvements include, but are not limited to, installation, removal, excavation, and/or replacement of: e.g., flexible and rigid pavement; road and parking lot construction;

slab-on-grade, curb and gutter, waterway, and sidewalk construction; aggregate based road construction; airfield pavement surface construction; water/storm drain and sewer utility;

exterior parking lot/roadway/airfield lighting; airfield rubber; pavement striping.

3. SOFTWARE AND UNIT PRICE REQUIREMENTS

3.1. The contractor shall utilize and maintain a current RSMeans based pricing tool, or Government-approved equivalent, to estimate and prepare cost/price proposals in order for the Government to determine a fair and reasonable proposal evaluation. Information on software and pricing may be obtained at https://www.rsmeansonline.com, https://www.4clicks.com, etc.

3.1.1. The contractor may also submit all of their estimates using the Construction Cost Estimate Breakdown worksheet, located in Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFFARS) 5336.9001.

3.2. The cost/price proposal shall consist of a unique line item number, description, unit cost (labor, materials, and equipment), quantity, overhead, profit, etc., for the work as described in the TO SOW, as identified in the RSMeans Cost Data Guide. If the cost/price proposal contains an item which does not have a unique line item number, then the item shall be submitted with three independent cost quotes including the line item number, description, labor, material, equipment, and supplier name breakdowns.

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4. ORDERING PROCEDURES

4.1. TOs under this contract will be competed in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.505-Ordering. The Government ordering placement procedures are hereby established.

4.1.1. Fair Opportunity Proposal Requests (FOPRs): All contractors will be solicited using a FOPR for each project. Contractors are encouraged to participate in all site visits and are required to submit quality proposals for all funded TOs. Travel will not be reimbursed. If funds are not presently available, a notice to the offeror will be included in the FOPR and the contractor has the discretion to propose or to decline to compete. No award will be made until funds are available. No penalties are given to contractors who decline to compete for unfunded TOs. Failure to participate responsibly in site visits and to provide quality proposal submissions for funded TOs may be reflected in Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) ratings or may invoke actions such as those outlined in FAR 52.249-10, Termination for default. The Government expects each contractor to provide a quality proposal in response to each funded FOPR, however a contractor may request an exemption from submitting a proposal response. The contractor shall submit, in writing, to the Contracting Officer (CO) within five (5) calendar days of issuance of FOPR with rationale for not participating. The CO shall provide acceptance for non-participation or shall respond with Government rationale for denying an exemption. The Government will not reimburse an offeror for any costs related to site visits.

4.1.1.1. Exception to Fair Opportunity: Unless the CO applies the exceptions per FAR 16.505(b) (2) “Exceptions to the Fair Opportunity Process,” each TO will be awarded, as a result of competition to the contractor who offers the best value to the government considering the criteria specified in the TO.

4.1.1.2. Draft FOPRs: Draft FOPRs may be submitted to all contractors to alert contractors of upcoming proposals or to receive feedback regarding the TO SOW. The Government will not reimburse an offeror for any costs.

4.1.2. FOPR Cancellation: The Government reserves the right to cancel the FOPR at any time, either before or after the closing date. In the event the government cancels the FOPR, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

4.1.3. Fair Opportunity Evaluation Criteria: Individual TOs will be competed equally among all contractors. TOs will be firm fixed price (FFP) and will include a TO SOW to clearly define the specific work required. Offers received shall be evaluated on their own merit. Specific Instructions to Offerors (ITO) and evaluation criteria for individual TOs will be specified in the FOPR. The TO award procedures will be selected at the discretion of the Government in consideration of the project scope, complexity, magnitude, and urgency.

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Contractors shall prepare and submit quality proposals at no cost to the Government to the issuing office within the period stated in the FOPR which may consist of:

4.1.3.1. Technical Proposal: Concept sketches or drawings for proposed methods, performance schedule of design and construction, proposed technical approach/solution, list of required work elements, management approach, key personnel and/or subcontractors, catalogs, and/or other material submittals.

4.1.3.2. Price Proposal: The price proposal for the design and construction cost.

4.1.3.3. Interchanges: Interchanges allow the Government to exchange information with offerors that provide proposals. The Government may conduct interchanges with some, none, or all offerors at its discretion. An award may be made with an original proposal without using an interchange.

4.1.3.4. Seed Project: The first project with a TO SOW is called the “Seed” project. The “Seed” project shall be evaluated IAW the basic source selection procedures as noted Solicitation Section L&M. The “Seed” project may be awarded if funding is available.

4.1.4. Bid, Performance and Payment Bond: Bid Bonds will be required IAW FAR 52.228-1 as specified at the TO level. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required IAW both FAR Clause 52.228-15 and DFARS 252.228.7004; due no later than 10 calendar days after award notification. The Government has the right to specify less than 10 calendar days for urgent matters, however a timeframe of less than 10 calendar days will be specified in the FOPR. A blanket Performance and Payment bond with a minimum capacity of $5 million for Paving TOs is required. Additional bonding shall be required if active Paving projects exceed $5 million. The bond must be backed by a bonding surety with an A.M Best company rating of at least “A”.

4.1.5. TO Performance: If a contractor is not successfully performing a task order, the CO will notify the contractor, in writing, of the issues regarding: e.g., substandard performance, noncompliance, or nonconformance. The Government may seek to remedy performance issues with a request to the contractor for a mitigation plan to be delivered to the Government no later than 24 hours of notice. A mitigation plan, however does not prevent the Government from using termination procedures. At the conclusion of each TO or other times as determined appropriate by the CO or the Contracting Officers Representative (COR), the contractor’s performance will be evaluated through CPARS (past performance will be evaluated for TOs IAW FAR 42.1502(e)). The evaluation will take into account all aspects of the contractor’s performance. The contractor will have an opportunity to review and

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4.1.5.1. Mitigation Plan: The mitigation plan shall 1) address how the contractor shall fully implement their quality control plan, 2) provide a realistic and timely strategy and schedule for resolving or bringing into conformance any work not meeting contract performance and 3) explain how the contractor shall avoid similar instances from occurring in the future.

4.1.6. Liquidated Damages: At the discretion of the CO, Liquidated Damages (LDs) may be imposed in the amount determined at the TO level for contracts under $700,000 IAW FAR Clause 52.211-12. IAW DFARS 211.5, the LD clause shall be utilized in all construction contracts exceeding $700,000. Contractors will be notified of the LD amount in the TO FOPR. If the Government terminates the contractor’s right to proceed, LD shall continue to accrue until the work is completed. Liquidated damages are separate from the costs resulting from contract termination in which the Government may seek consequential damages such as reprocurement costs.

5. PROJECT MANAGEMENT

5.1. Key contractor personnel include: Project Manager/Contract Manager, Project Superintendent, Quality Control Officer, and Site Safety and Health Officer. Key contractor personnel shall, as a minimum, meet the requirements listed below; provide a copy of the letter signed by an authorized official of the contractor’s firm describing the responsibilities and delegates sufficient authority to adequately perform the functions listed below. All key personnel must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Any personal identifiable information (PII) that identifies the key personnel shall be redacted or removed prior to submitting to the Government (e.g. personal address, social security number, personal email, etc.)

5.1.1. Project Manager/Contract Manager (PM/CM): The contractor shall provide a PM/CM who shall be responsible for the overall management of this contract.

The PM/CM, shall act on behalf of the contractor, shall be designated in writing to the CO upon award of each TO and shall be the primary point of contact (POC) for contractual issues. The PM/CM shall be responsible for ensuring effective systems are developed to meet the objectives of the required tasks. The PM/CM shall also ensure that quality work is completed safely, on schedule, and within the allocated budget. Unless otherwise stated in the TO SOW, the PM/CM shall be a different person than the Project Superintendent.

5.1.1.1. The PM/CM shall have at least five (5) years of experience in the management of Government, commercial and/or industrial construction contracts with functional and technical expertise in the following areas:

architectural, civil engineering and interior/exterior electrical.

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5.1.1.2. The PM/CM shall have full authority to act for, and on behalf of, the contractor on all contractor-related matters for daily operation of this contract.

5.1.1.3. The PM/CM shall be available by cellular phone and/or email.

5.1.1.4. During normal duty hours, the PM/CM shall be available to meet on the installation with Government personnel within one (1) hour of notification or a specified timeframe when necessary.

5.1.1.5. Project or warranty related issues, the PM/CM shall respond as stated below:

5.1.1.5.1. Non-emergency issues: The contractor shall respond to the required location within twenty-four (24) hours of notification and begin repair actions.

5.1.1.5.2. Emergency issues: The contractor shall respond to the required location within one (1) hour of notification and begin repair actions. Examples of emergency work include, but are not limited to: work required to sustain/ensure continued mission operation, unscheduled water/electrical outages, no A/C or heat within a facility, pavement collapse or any imminent danger of life/health/safety of personnel.

5.1.2. Project Superintendent (PS): The PS shall be the primary POC during construction and shall be designated in writing to the CO before the issuance of the notice to proceed (NTP). If the PS is changed during the TO Period of Performance (PoP), the contractor shall notify the CO in writing of the intended replacement. The PS shall be on site anytime construction work is being performed.

5.1.2.1. The PS shall have at least three (3) years of experience in construction management for similar size and scope to the seed project and be familiar with all aspects of general construction management, practices, methods, and materials.

5.1.2.2. The PS shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all construction matters relating to daily operation of the contract.

5.1.2.3. The PS shall be available by cellular phone and/or email.

5.1.2.4. Project or warranty related issues, the PS shall respond as stated below:

5.1.2.4.1. Non-emergency issues: The contractor shall respond to the required location within twenty-four (24) hours of notification and begin repair actions.

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5.1.2.4.2. Emergency issues: The contractor shall respond to the required location within one (1) hour of notification and begin repair actions. Examples of emergency work include, but are not limited to: work required to sustain/ensure continued mission operation, unscheduled or undetermined water/electrical outages, no A/C or heat within a facility, pavement collapse or any imminent danger of life/health/safety of personnel.

5.1.3. Quality Control Officer (QC): The QC shall have at least three (3) years of experience in the area of construction quality control. The QC shall manage the contractor’s quality control plan and submittals process. This person shall have the authority to direct contractor personnel to correct construction deficiencies and be available by cellular phone and/or email.

5.1.4. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO): The SSHO shall visit all active work sites to perform safety and occupational health management, surveillance, inspections, and safety enforcement for the contractor to verify compliance with all requirements. The contractor QC person may be the SSHO on projects if they possess the applicable safety and health qualifications required for QC and SSHO as specified herein. The SSHO shall meet the following requirements:

5.1.4.1. The SSHO shall be available by cellular phone and/or email.

5.1.4.2. SSHO must be certified, with the following requirements:

5.1.4.2.1. IAW Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) 01 35 26 (November 2015) Change 4 - 02/17 and EM 385-1-1.

5.1.4.2.2. Competent person training: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines a "competent person" as "one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them" [29 CFR 1926.32(f)]. By way of training and/or experience, a competent person is knowledgeable of applicable standards, is capable of identifying workplace hazards relating to the specific operation, and has the authority to correct them. Some standards add additional specific requirements which must be met by the competent person.

5.2. Key Government personnel: Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer Representative and Civil Engineering Project Manager. Other personnel may be designated for a project at the TO level.

5.2.1. Contracting Officer (CO): Government official authorized to enter into, make changes/modifications to, or terminate contracts on behalf of the United States

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(US) government. COs are responsible for ensuring performance and compliance with all necessary terms and requirements of the contract, and safeguard the interest of the Government in its contractual relationships.

5.2.2. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): An individual designated and authorized, in writing, by the CO to perform specific technical or administrative functions. The COR will assist in the technical monitoring, performance, and administration of the contract.

5.2.3. Civil Engineering Project Manager (CE PM): An individual designated at the TO level who is responsible for the overall management of the project.

6. SITE CONDITIONS

6.1. Contractors are responsible for site investigation IAW the general provisions entitled Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (FAR 52.236-3). Contractors are strongly encouraged to attend site visits for each TO award.

6.2. The contractor is cautioned that projects that take place at existing facilities may present complex issues and situations which would not be encountered in new construction.

Complex issues and situations may include, but are not limited to e.g., asbestos, lead, historic building preservation, limited utilities data.

6.3. Work on HAFB and its remote sites require an approved controlled access identification.

The contractor shall be able to obtain and retain Air Force Security Clearance for access to these sites. The Contracting Officer will coordinate with Security Forces and the contractor for required documents in order to submit for an approval.

7. CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

7.1. The contractor shall comply with the general provisions entitled Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FAR 52.236-21), Contract Drawings and Specifications (DFAR 252.236- 7001), Base Facility Design Standard (BFDS), all UFGS, all Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and applicable location requirements. Where level of effort differs between the standards set forth herein and any such jurisdictional requirements and/or standards of practice occur, the more stringent requirement(s) shall apply. However, if there are conflicting requirements the contractor shall notify the CO of the discrepancy. The CO shall provide direction for which standard shall govern. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that all work is performed IAW all Air Force, federal, state, county, and local statutes, laws, regulations, safety requirements, instructions, manuals, handbooks, regulations, guidance, and policy letters, as well as the drawings, specifications, and standards set forth in the terms and conditions of the basic contract, this SOW, and subsequent TOs.

7.1.1. Quality Control Plan (QCP): The contractor shall develop, maintain, and periodically update (as needed) the construction Quality Control Plan (QCP) IAW UFGS 01 45 00.00 10 for the basic contract and may be required to provide a tailored QCP for individual TOs as defined in the FOPR. The primary function of a QCP is to design and successfully execute a realistic plan to ensure that the

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Records of all inspections conducted by the contractor, and corrective action taken, shall be made available to the Government upon request.

8. SUBMITTALS

8.1. Submittals include, but are not limited to: e.g., as built drawings, shop drawings, diagrams, test reports, material data, material samples, data products, schedules, or any document that that may demonstrate and/or illustrate conformance for the work to be completed.

8.1.1. The contractor shall supply two (2) copies of each submittal, one (1) electronic, and one (1) hard copy (shop drawings, product data, mix design, etc.) to the CO.

8.1.1.1. Material Samples: One (1) sample may be submitted to the CO, unless otherwise noted in the TO.

8.1.2. Submittals shall contain sufficient literature, catalog data, brochures, etc., to show compliance with the TO specifications and plans. All items of related equipment or materials shall be provided at one time.

8.1.2.1. Submittals shall be specific to information required and will not include non-pertinent information. Example: Catalog product data for storm drain box should only include specific information to the storm drain box and no other products.

8.1.3. Submit all items referenced in the drawings and specifications. The Submittal Checklist (See Appendix A) is included for convenience. The checklist may not include all required items, therefore it may need to be tailored towards the individual TO.

8.2. Submittals shall be provided to the CO within one (1) week prior to the issuance of the NTP,unless otherwise noted in the TO.

8.2.1.1. Payments for work or materials are only authorized if the Government has approved all submittals.

8.3. Submittals approved by the CO shall not relieve the contractor from responsibility for complying with the requirements of this contract (See FAR 52.236-5 “Material and Workmanship). Substitutions are NOT authorized, unless approved in writing from the CO.

If submittals show variations from the contract requirements, the contractor shall describe such variations in writing at the time of submission. It is the responsibility of the contractor to convey submittal requirement to the subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.

8.4. AS-BUILT RECORD DRAWINGS

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8.4.1. The contractor shall maintain a complete set of full-size TO and shop drawings, for record mark-up purposes, for all projects at the TO level. Contractors that receive the solicitation via the web shall produce one set of full-size prints to meet this requirement. When changes occur the contractor shall immediately mark-up drawings in red, to show changes and actual installation in sufficient detail to form a complete record of work accomplished. Sign and date each mark-up redline as it occurs. Marked-up drawings shall be complete, legible, precise and understandable to a computer aided design (CAD) operator who is not familiar with the project. When 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. Marked-up drawings shall be bound in manageable sets covered with durable paper and labeled to show project title and number.

8.4.2. Particular attention should be given to concealed work, which will be difficult to measure and record after construction, and work which may require servicing or replacement during the life of the project. The following are areas of concern that need special checking to ensure that the marked-up prints are complete and accurate:

8.4.3. Location, size and type of existing and new utility lines. Measurements shall 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.

8.4.4. Changes to location, size and type of exterior plumbing and electrical lines below the surface grade.

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

8.4.6. Correct dimensions and details transferred from shop drawings.

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

8.4.8. Change in location of equipment and architectural features.

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

8.4.10. Unusual or uncharted obstructions that are encountered in the construction site.

8.4.11. Upon TO completion, the contractor shall furnish a complete set of as-built drawings in Mylar reproducible and electronic format. These drawings shall show all changes and revisions made on the job.

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8.4.12. The Government inspectors will review the contractor’s marked-up drawings to verify the performance shown by progress reports. If drawings are not current, the progress report will be adjusted downward by the CE PM to reflect the contractor’s non-compliance. Marked-up drawings shall be submitted within five

(5) working days of substantial TO completion. Final payment shall not be authorized until complete and accurate red-lined drawings are accepted by the CE

PM.

8.5. A Preconstruction meeting, if required, shall be stated in the TO.

9. STORAGE OF MATERIALS

9.1. The storage of materials shall be in accordance with general provisions entitled Operations and Storage Areas (FAR 52.236-10) and Appendix C, Section II – SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS, Contractor’s Notification of Hazardous Material Requirements.

Materials shall be stored in a safe manner to avoid creating a hazard, hindering the work of other contractors, and to avoid damaging or soiling of materials or property. All materials and equipment shall be stored and handled to prevent 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 at the expense of the contractor. All materials shall be stored as recommended by the manufacturer, unless specifically noted otherwise in the task order.

9.1.1. The contractor shall provide to the CE PM a truck weight ticket for all materials delivered to a project site.

9.1.2. On-site pipe and/or conduit shall be stored in racks or blocked to prevent rolling.

9.1.3. On-site combustible materials shall be stored in an OSHA approved combustible materials locker at least 50 feet from all buildings, unless otherwise specifically indicated by the CO.

9.1.4. When storing 1000 rounds or more of fastener gun charges, the contractor shall obtain an explosive license from the Civil Engineering Weapons Safety Manager.

Coordination shall be through the CE PM.

9.2. It is the responsibility of the contractor to secure all property located on the construction site.

The Government is not responsible for lost or stolen materials or equipment. If additional storage space is required the contractor shall notify the CE PM. Any required relocation of material or equipment, for any reason, shall be at the contractor’s expense.

10. CONSTRUCTION EXCAVATION PERMIT

10.1. The contractor shall request a permit 14 calendar days prior to scheduled start of excavation. Hand digging shall be required to locate utilities shown on the contract drawings, Excavation Permit, or 3 feet on either side of locations identified by Base Maintenance Shops.

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10.1.1. For work being accomplished at HAFB, LMTA, Carter Creek and Boulder- WY, 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 (see sample permit form in Appendix B of this SOW. 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. Permit shall be available onsite with the contractor/subcontractor at all times during excavation work.

10.1.2. For work being accomplished at UTTR, no excavation shall be done prior to receiving a Range Civil Engineering Excavation Permit. The contractor shall call 801-777-1577 to obtain the form for submission. A copy of the AF form 332, Civil Engineering Work Request, and documentation indicating completion of the AF IMT 813, Environmental Impact Analysis, shall be included with the permit request. These are available from the CE PM. If excavation is started without obtaining a permit, the contractor shall be held liable for repairs of any broken utility lines and any other damage resulting from excavating without a permit.

10.2. The contractor shall be responsible for identifying all lawn sprinkler system components within the excavation area. Any component damaged during the course of construction shall be immediately brought to the Government’s attention and repaired by the contractor at their expense. Any damage to landscaping as a result of contractor damage to sprinkler system components shall also be repaired by the contractor at their expense. Protection of existing utilities and vegetation shall be IAW FAR 52.236-9.

10.3. Any damage done by the Contractor to existing real property shall be repaired to prior conditions. Contractor shall patch and repair any holes or damage done to walls during the removal of any items or materials. Contractor shall match the existing conditions and meet the requirements of these specifications. The COR will determine if the repair work done is sufficient. All repair work will be at the contractor’s expense.

10.4. The contractor must submit reports monthly showing the tons of material disposed of at a landfill and the tons of material diverted from a landfill. See Environmental Protection Section 01 57 20.04, paragraph 1.5.2 for further guidance.

11. TESTING

11.1. All material testing shall be done IAW UFGS specifications by an independent, third party, Government approved testing agency or company.

11.2. Where specific tests are required, the contractor shall notify the CE PM at least 24 hours prior to testing or as stated in the TO schedule.

11.3. The contractor shall provide a test report to the CE PM immediately after test results are released by the testing company.

11.4. Work being tested shall not be covered up or made inaccessible until it has been approved by the CE PM.

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11.5. In the event of conflicting testing requirements, the Government reserves the right, at Government expense, to hire a different, independent, third party, for testing and/or inspection. This test shall take precedence over any other test.

12. WARRANTIES

12.1. All task orders shall be under warranty IAW FAR 52.246-21 as set forth in the general provision entitled Warranty of Construction. The contractor shall pass any commercial warranties obtained from manufacturers on to the Government.

13. WORK SCHEDULE

13.1. The contractor shall provide a detailed project schedule in each TO proposal. The contractor shall maintain the schedule to facilitate management and to provide the capability for early identification of potential schedule impacts. The schedule shall include, Government approved, baseline dates and current schedule projections. The current schedule shall be maintained and updated at least monthly or as stated in the TO schedule, 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 CE PM through the CO. Additionally, schedule updates that reflect actual schedule progress shall be submitted on AF IMT 3065, Contract Progress Report, or a form approved by the CO.

Specific schedule and report requirements will be identified in each TO. The CO will approve all schedules and any proposed changes to the schedules.

13.2. Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not required to perform on the following Federal Holidays:

• New Year’s Day 1 January*

• Martin Luther King’s Birthday Third Monday in January

• Presidents Day Third Monday in February

• Memorial Day Last Monday in May

• Independence Day 4 July*

• Labor Day First Monday in September

• Columbus Day Second Monday in October

• Veteran’s Day 11 November*

• Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November

• Christmas Day 25 December*

*NOTE: If a holiday falls on a Saturday, it will be observed on the preceding Friday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday.

13.3. All work at HAFB shall be accomplished during normal working hours, Monday through Friday (0730 to 1600 hours), exclusive of Government approved holidays unless other times are approved by the CO, or otherwise stated in the TO. Coordinate the work schedule with the CE PM.

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13.4. All work at the UTTR shall be accomplished during normal working hours, Monday through Thursday (0600 to 1600 hours), exclusive of Government approved holidays unless other times are approved by the CO, or otherwise stated in the TO. Coordinate the work schedule with the CE PM.

13.5. All work at LMTA shall be accomplished during normal working hours, Monday through Thursday (0730 to 1600 hours), exclusive of Government approved holidays unless other times are approved by the CO, or otherwise stated in the TO. Coordinate the work schedule with the CE PM.

13.6. All work at Carter Creek shall be accomplished during normal working hours, Monday through Friday (0730 to 1600 hours), exclusive of Government approved holidays unless other times are approved by the CO, or otherwise stated in the TO. Coordinate the work schedule with the CE PM.

13.7. All work at Boulder WY shall be accomplished during normal working hours, Monday through Friday (0730 to 1600 hours), exclusive of Government approved holidays unless other times are approved by the CO, or otherwise stated in the TO. Coordinate the work schedule with the CE PM.

13.8. When working near aircraft movement areas or near aircraft storage aprons/facilities, the contractor shall use extra caution to ensure that construction activities do not endanger aircraft or personnel nor delay aircraft activities. All projects involving an aircraft dock will require flexibility in scheduling as timeframes are sensitive to the aircraft and associated activities occupying the aircraft dock. The contractor will be given a tentative schedule of the anticipated availability for each of the affected docks at the preconstruction meeting.

This schedule will be updated as required to reflect any delays in the anticipated movement of aircraft. The CE PM will coordinate the efforts of issuing flight line license and waiver for the contractor, as needed.

14. UTILITY OUTAGES AND TRAFFIC CLOSURES

14.1. All utility outages and traffic closures shall be scheduled during off duty hours and weekends unless otherwise approved by the CO. All outages and closures shall be scheduled as far in advance as possible with the CE PM and in no case less than 21 calendar days before the outage or closure. A road closure plan shall accompany any outage and closure schedule from the contractor. The contractor shall obtain in writing from the CE PM 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.

15. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

15.1. The contractor shall comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, Dept.

of Labor, DoD, AF safety standards, including any requirements stated within the SOW, TO SOW, Appendix C, and applicable attachments. The contractor will implement a safety program plan and shall provide a safety plan IAW Appendix C including, but not limited to:

e.g., accident prevention plan, activity hazard analysis, OSHA form 300A, Safety and

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Occupational Health deficiency tracking log. The contractor bears both the burden of proof and the burden of producing evidence for adequate compliance to all regulations and requirements.

15.1.1. Any cutting, welding, brazing, or other hotwork shall comply with AFI 32- 2001/OO-ALC-HAFB Supplement 1, Attachment 16. A USAF Welding, Cutting and Brazing permit, AF Form 592, is required daily for all hot work. Contractor shall coordinate with the CE PM and contact the Fire Prevention Office at 801- 777-0236 for hot works permit. The Fire Prevention Office provides briefing on hot works permit every first Thursday of the month at 8:00 am in Bldg. 133.

15.1.2. The Explosive Clear Zone (ECZ) is defined as the area where personnel or assets are subject to the hazardous effects of explosives. The ECZ includes the following areas:

• HAFB MAMS I Area.

• HAFB MAMS II Areas.

• LMTA.

• UTTR.

• Flight line area: Runway, taxiways, aprons, alert areas, hot pads, etc.

15.1.2.1. All contractor personnel required to work in the ECZ shall attend a one-hour Weapons Safety Briefing pertaining to explosive safety and shall sign an Explosive Safety Awareness statement verifying attendance. Contractor shall coordinate with the CE PM and attend the Weapons Safety Briefing conducted by the Base Safety Office, Bldg. 180, Room 232, on Mondays at 1:30 pm (if Monday is a holiday, then on Tuesday). For larger groups, may contact the HAFB Safety Office, 801-775-2224, to ensure room availability.

Any person who is briefly visiting the construction site, including for contractor deliveries, shall be accompanied at all times by an individual who has attended the briefing and signed an awareness statement.

15.1.2.2. Before use of powder actuated tools and storage of loads within HAFB, LMTA, UTTR or other jurisdictional areas, contractor personnel shall attend the Weapons Safety Briefing, sign awareness statement, and obtain a temporary license for powder actuated tools.

15.1.2.3. In the event of lightning within 5 nautical miles (5.75 land miles) of construction work area, ALL contractor personnel SHALL evacuate outside the gated area of the ECZ.

16. COLD WEATHER PRECAUTIONS

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16.1. 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 or the specifications stated in the TO.

16.2. Cover all concrete installed in weather below 320 F (00 C) with approved insulating blankets.

16.3. Contractor is responsible in weather below 400 F (40 C) that water lines, including fire protection systems, do not freeze.

16.4. The only temporary heating devices permitted are Underwriters Laboratories (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.

17. PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AND PERSONNEL

17.1. Work area definitions:

17.1.1. Construction Site: Area(s) in which the work of the TO is accomplished or performed.

17.1.2. Storage Area: Area(s) used for the storage of materials, devices, appliances, and/or equipment to be used in the work.

17.1.3. Transportation Area: Area(s) paved, treated or unpaved that is used for transportation or parking purposes.

17.2. The Government may require a project to be fenced and secured with temporary construction fencing. The contractor shall furnish and maintain all required barricades. All flight line areas shall have airfield management approved low profile barricades with flashing lights placed around the entire construction area at all times. Access drives and doors shall remain clear at all times. At a minimum, all projects shall be barricaded and/or demarcated with caution tape.

17.3. Furnish and spread drop cloths in the work areas as required for protection of surfaces, etc.

17.4. Any damage caused by the contractor, due to improper protection or safety measures, shall be repaired or replaced at no expense to the Government. If the contractor does not satisfactorily repair or replace the damaged area, the Government reserves the right to withhold payment until damages are satisfactorily remedied.

17.5. The contractor shall prevent any damage to existing pavements beyond the limits of indicated pavement removal. Existing pavements that are damaged by the contractor shall be replaced in kind or repaired as directed by the CO, at no expense to the Government.

Road/lane closures-traffic interruption require the contractor to submit a traffic control/controlled area plan, clearly showing work area, location, and type of sign to be

18 | P a g e placed for rerouting traffic, 15 calendar days, or as stated in the TO, prior to commencing work. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) will be used for traffic signing and barricades.

17.6. Conduct work so that Government property, all personnel, and work areas shall be protected at all times from inconvenience, damage of any nature, and injury. Operations shall offer the least possible obstruction and inconvenience to public traffic, and all traffic shall be permitted to pass through work site with as little delay as possible. When construction machinery and/or operations present danger to passing traffic, applicable lights, signs, fences, barriers, or flaggers shall be used in order to give adequate warning. All warning and safety devices shall conform to applicable local, state, and federal requirements (MUTCD, UFC 3- 120-01, Base Facility Design Standard, etc.).

18. DAILY CLEANUP

18.1. The contractor shall keep the entire construction site, structures, and access ways free of debris and obstructions at all times. The contractor will be notified of unsatisfactorily cleaned up areas by the CE PM and will have 24 hours to resolve the issue. No work will be allowed until the issues have been resolved. At a minimum of once each day all areas shall be cleaned by the contractor.

18.1.1. The contractor shall provide and maintain their own dumpster/refuse/recycling container. Base dumpster are not authorized for contractor use.

19. COVERING OF DEBRIS

19.1. All loads shall be properly covered by the contractor before and during transportation to ensure debris does not escape the truck. However, in the event debris does fall out of the truck while transporting, contractor shall be responsible to immediately clean it up and shall be responsible for any damages that have occurred as a direct result of the debris.

19.2. All chutes used for refuse, and the like, shall be covered or of such design to fully confine the material to prevent the dissemination of dust.

20. REMOVALS AND SALVAGE

20.1. The contractor shall inform the CE PM of any surplus material. The CO will determine if these materials are salvageable or unsalvageable.

20.1.1. Salvageable materials, as determined by the CO, remain the property of the Government. Salvageable materials shall be managed as directed by the CO in coordination with the Installation Environmental Office. See UFGS Environmental Protection Section 01 57 20.04 for further guidance.

20.1.2. Unsalvageable materials, as determined by the CO, shall become the property of the contractor and disposed of at the contractor's expense. Materials to be removed shall be removed without damage to adjacent areas. All damage resulting from the removal activity shall be repaired by the Contractor at no cost

19 | P a g e to the Government. Repair shall be made with materials of like nature, type and construction as those which were damaged or as those which exist adjacent to the areas to be repaired. See UFGS Environmental Protection Section 01 57 20.04 for further guidance.

21. FINAL CLEANING

21.1. The contractor shall execute a final cleaning prior to the final inspection. The contractor shall:

21.1.1. Replace/repair surrounding landscape affected by construction.

21.1.2. Clean site of all construction and project related debris.

21.1.3. Remove waste and surplus materials, garbage, and any construction devices, appliances, and/or equipment from all work areas.

22. CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

22.1. The following items are required for TO closeout:

• Contract Progress Schedule (AF-3064)

• Contract Progress Report (AF-3065)

• Testing Reports

• Warranty Information

• Complete As-Built Record Drawings, as required

22.2. TOs cannot be closed out, nor final payment made, until all TO closeout items have been submitted by the contractor to the CO, to include as-built drawings.

22.3. Submit in writing, test reports, CO notification, and a list of items to be completed, 7 calendar days, or as stated in the TO, prior to pre-final inspection. At this point the project shall be substantially complete.

22.4. Remedy deficiencies and notify the CO a minimum of 7 calendar days, or as stated in the TO, in advance of project completion and final inspection. Contractor shall send a second notice of substantial completion and the work will be re-inspected.

22.5. Upon completion of final inspection, the contractor shall have 7 calendar days, or as stated in the TO, to submit warranty information and provide complete as-built record drawings. The CO will notify the contractor in writing of additional items to be completed or corrected.

23. UTILITY LINE MARKING

23.1. The contractor shall provide and install #10 gage insulated copper trace wires within one foot of all new utilities placed underground (except metallic lines). If length of new utility is 500 feet or less the contractor shall install one terminal box of 2 ½” diameter pipe at each

20 | P a g e 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 foot intervals. Terminal boxes shall conform to UFGS and shall have a metal screw-on type lid. Terminal boxes shall be encased in an 18” diameter by 12” deep concrete cylinder, box lid shall be flush with the top of the concrete cylinder, and the top of the concrete cylinder shall be flush with adjacent surface grade. Trace wire shall have a metal identification tag attached at each terminal box.

The tag shall be engraved with the type of utility, pipelines, and pipe size.

23.2. The contractor shall install detectable warning tape directly above all underground utilities, 12 inches below finished grade and 6 inches below sub-grade under pavements and slabs. Warning tape shall have an acid and alkali-resistant polyethylene finish and shall be at least 6 inches wide and 4 millimeters thick. Warning tape shall be corrosion resistant with a metallic core, and detectable when buried up to 30 inches. Project specific UFGS shall be provided to the contractor on TO.

23.3. 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.

23.4. The contractor shall provide 14 calendar day notice, or as stated in the TO, to the CE PM to allow the Government to map all new utility lines. Contractor shall not backfill utility trenches until the lines have been mapped and approved.

24. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

24.1. 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 (Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Quality, Air Force Instructions, OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, and as referenced in Appendix C). 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:

24.1.1. Vehicles and other powered equipment shall meet local air quality regulations for emissions, be mechanically sound and have all seals, grease rings, and other containment systems in place to ensure against leakage. Drip pans shall be maintained to prevent overflow and spills. No equipment maintenance including oil changes, filter replacements, or hydraulic equipment repair shall be performed on Government property.

24.1.2. All solid waste shall be collected and disposed of on a daily basis. There will be no accumulation of solid waste unless properly containerized or put within a fenced area to prevent material being blown about by the wind. No liquids of any kind shall be put into base dumpsters.

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24.1.3. Paint Cans: Empty containers have to comply with the “RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) empty rule” before they become a non-hazardous solid waste. Information for Construction, Demolition, and Renovation can be found at the following link:

https://www.epa.gov/hwgenerators/resource-conservation-and-recovery-act-rcra-focus-hazardous-waste-generator-guidance

24.1.4. Asphalt debris shall be managed in one of the following ways, which will be defined at the Task Order level:

24.1.4.1. Disposed of in an off-base Class I, II, III, or IV permitted landfill.

24.1.4.2. Reused as road base on Government property.

24.1.4.3. Disposed of in the asphalt storage cell at the Hill AFB Class IV landfill (See attached map in Appendix E). Primarily asphalt with minimal amounts of soil is allowed in the asphalt cell. The contractor must submit a request to the CE PM at least 24 hours in advance for approval.