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STATEMENT OF SCOPE

FOR

Roofing Maintenance and Repair IDIQ Air Force Research Laboratory

Rome Research Site

Defense Finance and Accounting Service Rome NY

ULDF 09-0415

Dated: 10 Feb 2009

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION

Page

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK, Project General Requirements

01 14 00

WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 45 01

QUALITY CONTROL

01 90 01

SCHEDULE OF LINE ITEMS

01 90 02

STATEMENT OF WORK FOR LINE ITEMS 1.0 THRU 11.0

02 41 00

SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

04 20 00

MASONRY REPAIR

06 10 00

ROUGH CARPENTRY

07 22 00

ROOF AND DECK INSULATION

07 51 13

BUILT-UP ASPHALT ROOFING

07 52 00

MODIFIED BITUMINOUS MEMBRANE ROOFING (SBS)

07 53 23

ETHYLENE PROPYLENE DIENE MONOMER ROOFING (EPDM)

07 54 23

THERMOPLASTIC POLYOLEFIN ROOFING (TPO)

07 60 00

FLASHINGS AND SHEET METAL

09 91 13

MASONRY SEAL

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK

A. The work covered by these specifications consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, appliances, devices and materials, and performing all operations necessary in connection with Roofing Maintenance and Repair, Air Force Research Laboratory Rome Research Site (AFRL/RRS) & Defense Finance and Accounting Service Rome NY (DFAS), to accomplish a broad range of roof maintenance, repair, replacement and minor construction work at or near Griffiss Business and Technology Park Rome New York and the surrounding AFRL/RRS off campus sites Newport NY and Stockbridge NY.

B. Roof projects and services shall be awarded to the contractor as delivery orders on the basic contract on an as needed basis. The projects and services shall be awarded after the contractor has performed a site visit and jointly concurs with the government as to the method of accomplishment, propriety of individual line items, estimated quantities and construction performance period.

C. The Schedule of Line Items to be used on the typical delivery order is listed in section 01 90 01. The same Schedule of Line Items shall be used for the base year of the contract and for all subsequent option years. The contractor's quoted unit cost for each line item may remain constant or may vary from the base year to each option year as determined at the time of the proposal.

D. The Line Item work elements shall conform to the Statement of Work for Line Items and, where applicable, to the detailed specification sections listed in the Table of Contents and attached hereto.

1.02 CONTRACT IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS

A. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to obligate the Government under this contract.

B. The Schedule of Line Items is a comprehensive list of all potential and anticipated requirements. However, certain requirements may arise which were not anticipated and are not covered by the list of Line Items but are within the scope and general intent of the contract. In those cases, new line items may be negotiated by the Contracting Officer or designated representative and added to the contract at any time during the contract term at a negotiated unit cost.

1.03 LOCATION OF WORK

A. The site of the work is on multiple facilities at Air Force Research Laboratory Rome Research Site, Defense Finance and Accounting Servicer Rome New York and certain isolated, off-site, government-owned facilities Newport NY and Stockbridge NY within twenty-five miles of Rome Research Site.

B. Total combined area for all roofing types is in excess of 906,000 square feet.

1.04 DELIVERY ORDER PERFORMANCE PERIOD

A. Individual delivery order performance times will be negotiated. Negotiations proposal submission and construction time will be based on the following time requirements of the government.

1. Site Visit; Upon receipt of written or verbal notification, the contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer or designated representative at the convenience of the government at the job site to initiate requirements of a delivery. After which a delivery order will be written by the government and the contractor will be asked for a proposal.

2. Cost and Construction Performance Period Proposal; The contractor's submission of individual delivery order proposals shall occur within 10 working days of receiving a delivery order request for proposal after the site visit for each delivery order.

1.05 TECHNICAL DATA AND AS-BUILT DRAWING

On certain delivery orders, the government will provide technical data and as-built drawings. It will be the contractor's responsibility to verify the accuracy of the information given. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1.06 WORK BY THE GOVERNMENT

The government reserves the right to undertake performance by government forces or other contractors, of the same type or similar work as contemplated herein, as the government deems necessary or desirable. Such work by the government shall not breach or otherwise violate this contract.

1.07 REMOVALS AND SALVAGE

A. Remove and dismantle all items which are indicated on the delivery order to be removed or which must be removed to complete the work.

B. All materials, equipment, and debris resulting from this work not designated for reuse in new work nor designated to be salvaged for the Government, become the property of the contractor and shall be removed from site as it accumulates. A listing of all materials the Government requires to be salvaged will be provided with the Request for Proposal for each individual delivery order.

C. The contractor shall properly dispose of removed materials outside Griffiss Business and Technology Park in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

1.08 RESTRICTED PERFORMANCE PERIODS

A. Work performed under this contract will not be restricted by a "dormancy period" or other similar work stoppage periods of a general nature.

B. Certain categories of work, however, may be temporarily suspended due to adverse impact by ambient exterior environmental conditions. Refer to requirements and industry standards referenced in the following Specification Sections for precautions and work limitations:

1. Section 04 20 00 - Masonry Repair

2. Section 07 22 00 - Roof AND Deck Insulation

3. Section 07 51 13 - Built-Up Asphalt Roofing

4. Section 07 52 00 - SBS Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing

5. Section 07 53 23 - Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Roofing (EPDM)

6. Section 07 54 23 - Thermoplastic Polyolefin Roofing (TPO)

7. Section 09 91 13 - Masonry Seal

1.09 OCCUPIED AREAS

A. The Government will occupy each facility while roofing operations are performed. The Contractor shall fully cooperate and accommodate Government occupants during construction operations. The Contractor shall minimize disruptions to Government operations.

B. The Contractor shall confine roofing operations to the immediate area of work. Since government facilities will be occupied, all emergency egress shall be kept unobstructed at all times. Should it be determined any facility accesses must be temporarily obstructed, the Contractor shall obtain advance approval by the Contracting Officer, 48 hours in advance.

C. While working at AFRL/RRS facilities, special consideration shall be given to task scheduling. Scheduling may be dependent upon ongoing work in the facilities that cannot be interrupted. In any event, the contractor shall be prepared to temporarily delay a project when given 24-hour notice by the Government.

D. The contractor, his subcontractors and their representatives and workers shall obey and will be held responsible for all procedures and regulations concerning controlled and restricted areas in the facilities.

1.10 SUBMITTALS FOR INDIVIDUAL DELIVERY ORDERS

A. Submittals required by the following specification sections shall be submitted to and approved by the government prior to commencement of work on the first delivery order of this contract: Sections: 07 22 00 – Roof and Deck Insulation, 07 51 13 - Built-Up Asphalt Roofing, 07 52 00 - SBS Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing, 07 53 23 - Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Roofing (EPDM), and 07 54 23 - Thermoplastic Polyolefin Roofing (TPO).

B. Submittals required by the remaining specification sections and listed in AF66 shall be submitted to and approved by the government prior to commencement of work on the first delivery order in which that particular product or products are incorporated.

C. Resubmittal of previously approved products is not required prior to commencing work on subsequent delivery orders for the duration of the contract. Resubmittal of previously approved products is required only when the contractor proposes a change to an alternate, equal product or if the product manufacturer alters the technical features of a previously approved product.

D. Certain elements of previously approved submittals such as Warranty Documents and color selections with obvious application only to specific buildings are required to be submitted for each delivery order as applicable and will be identified by the government in each applicable RFP.

E. Refer to Specification Section 01 33 00 for complete requirements for submittals.

1.11 PROPRIETARY NAMES

Proprietary names indicated for specific products, equipment or materials are for the purpose of establishing the minimum acceptable level of quality and performance only. Other manufacturers' products, equipment or material are acceptable provided such product, equipment or material meets or exceeds all published data, salient features and characteristics and conforms to all other requirements of those products, equipment or material mentioned by proprietary name. Alternatives must be approved by the government prior to use by the contractor.

1.12 INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CONTRACTOR

A. The superintendent in charge of this work shall personally contact the Civil Engineering Division, 150 Electronic Parkway, RIOCC, 330-3462, a minimum of 72 hours before starting site operations of the contract for each delivery order, before resumption of seasonal work, before restarting work after a lengthy delay, and prior to moving men and equipment from one site of work to another.

B. The display of signs of a commercial nature on the property of AFRL will not be permitted. In no event will the contractor be permitted to use the government installation for the resale of surplus, structures, other improvements, or related equipment.

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SECTION 01 14 00

WORK RESTRICTIONS

PROJECT GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Working Hours.

B. Security Requirements.

C. Coordination and scheduling requirements.

D. Protection of personnel and Government property.

E. Requirements for fire protection, welding and cutting.

F. Construction facilities.

G. Utilities.

H. Temporary construction controls.

I. Definitions.

J. Applicable Publications.

K. Materials and Equipment.

L. Testing.

M. Cleaning Requirements.

N. Project Closeout.

O. Safety Requirements.

P. Warranty service.

Q. The requirements of this section apply to the entire project including all addendums or change orders which may be issued to modify the contract documents.

1.02 WORKING HOURS

The regular hours of work on the Rome Research Site and DFAS are from 0700 to 1600 hours, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. The government may restrict access to work sites to these hours and days. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer (CO) at least 48 hours in advance of any work performed during non-regular hours that requires inspection during accomplishment or that prevents inspection of previous work after accomplishment.

A. Legal Holidays:

The Rome Research Site recognizes the following legal holidays:

New Year’s Day

1 January

Martin Luther King’s Birthday

Third Monday in January

President’s 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

1.03 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. The work to be done on this project is located in and around area’s that are under the scrutiny of the Department of Defense Police assigned to the RRS Information Directorate. To gain access to the area(s) to examine the work to be done for job estimation purposes; arrangements must be made through the Contracting Office. Contractor personnel will be escorted into the area(s) for the purpose of project estimation.

B. Prior to the contractor working onsite a Visit Request from the company, preferably on Company letterhead, will be necessary prior to initial work commencement. The Visit Request letter needs to be signed by the Company President or Director of Human Resources. The Visit Request will also be used as the Entry Authority List. The Contractor will supply the Visit Request to Security (AFRL/RIOF) through the Contracting Office. The Visit Request can be done via RRS Visit Request Form, AFMC Form 97 (found on the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base AFRL web page, http://www.wpafb.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-080603-006.pdf ) or a simple Company Letterhead letter identifying all personnel who will be employed during the work. The request will contain a full name to include a middle initial (Frank A. Dude), date of birth (14 Dec 1953), state of driver’s license issuance and place of birth (Austin, Texas). This information will be used to do a Local Files Check. This check will provide Drivers License Info, Wants & Warrants and Protection Orders and will also provide information on Illegal Immigration and suspected terrorist affiliations. The Local Files Check will also be accomplished prior to work commencing. If the individual is not a US Citizen they will not be allowed within the complex or facilities. If, the individual is not a US Citizen but has a Green Card, Form I-551 or has the I-551 stamp on their passport, Security will need to see either one. There will be no foreign national workers allowed on the Rome Research Site.

C. Provide the Company’s phone number and a Project Leaders or Supervisor/Foremen cell-phone number is necessary for the Law Enforcement Desk Sergeant.

D. All facilities are entered using a magnetic media entry badge. Any personnel such as Supervisor/Foremen or Project Leaders who may need building access for meetings etc, during contract period, can acquire a Local Contractor Entry Badge through the Division/Branch with oversight of the work. This will be accomplished with the RRS Form 110 (Unescorted Visitor Badge). The Security Visitation Office is located in the lobby of Bldg 3, West Wing. This badge will be worn at all times within the facility. These badges will be returned to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative upon completion of the final inspection and Acceptance of Work. Any badges lost during the period of work will be reported to Security as soon as possible.

E. Access to the RRS Complex is controlled by a Main Gate on Brooks Rd, located just west of the Otis & Brook's intersection. Identification for the contractor to enter with a vehicle will be an access list supported by the electronic badge issued. All commercial vehicles entering the gate will be searched. One-time deliveries can be escorted from the gate to delivery point by project personnel.

F. All commercial vehicles are searched prior to entry into the RRS Complex. Vehicle operators will be aware of the vehicle search pull-off area prior to approaching the Main Gate. A search of the vehicle will be conducted prior to its entry. All vehicles not needed for delivery of equipment or tools will be parked in the visitor parking area unless cleared through Security. There are No vehicles allowed within 25 meters (80 ft) of the RRS facilities.

G. All personnel should be aware that the Rome Research Site is Property of the United States Air Force. All personnel will follow all posted signage.

H. Contractor personnel will be notified by RRS Police of any emergencies which would require an evacuation or work stoppage, such as an increase in the Force Protection Condition.

I. Building/Room Keys: If the contractor needs access to area(s) that are locked (i.e. mechanical rooms, janitor’s closet, etc.), a request for entry of at least 2 working days prior to the need for access will be submitted to the Contracting Officer AFRL/RIKO. Access to the area(s) will be provided on a daily basis. The area(s) will be locked down at the end of the day's work.

J. The 24 hour Desk Sgt can be reached at 330-2961.

1.04 COORDINATION AND SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall visit the premises to thoroughly familiarize himself with all details of the work and working conditions, check and verify all dimensions in the field, and shall advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies before performing any work. The Contractor shall be specifically responsible for the coordination and proper relation of all of the work to the entire project and to the work of all trades, and for the neat appearance, correct fitting, required quantities, etc., of all work in this project.

B. Coordinate all construction activities with:

1. Contracting Officer

2. Contracting Officer's technical representative C. Delivery of materials and equipment shall be made with a minimum interference to Government operations and personnel.

D. The Civil Engineering Division Project Manager responsibilities as the Contracting Officer Technical Representative include but are not necessarily limited to:

1. Technical review of shop drawings, catalog cuts, and technical data for all material and equipment requiring approval.

2. Periodic inspection and final acceptance of the work under the contract.

3. Verifying that progress is maintained in accordance with the contractor's approved progress schedule.

4. Verifying that contractor is accomplishing work in conformance with contract requirements.

E. Prior to the start of any construction operations whatsoever, a schedule of work or operations in proper sequence and a narrative of how the contractor will approach and accomplish the project shall be submitted by the contractor for approval by the Contracting Officer so as to cause a minimum amount of disruption to the normal flow of traffic on streets, pedestrian travel, base security, and facility operations.

1. Submit to the Contracting Officer project schedule AF3064 detailing on a weekly basis when work is to begin for each work area and what work is to be accomplished (including quantities), etc. Once the schedule is approved, do not deviate from the sequence, without prior approval.

1.05 PROTECTION OF PERSONNEL AND GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

A. Areas requiring protection shall include the following:

1. Actual Construction Site - Area or areas within the work limits.

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

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

4. Transportation Areas - Streets, roads, driveways, parking areas, etc., paved and unpaved, and grass areas used for transportation purposes.

5. Areas surrounding the construction site.

B. The contractor shall conduct his work so that all property and all personnel shall be protected at all times from damage of any nature and from injury resulting from this work until completion of the contract.

C. The contractor shall furnish and spread or drape dropcloths in the work areas as necessary to protect surfaces.

D. In the event of damages of any nature caused by this work due to improper protection, precaution or safety measures, such damages shall be repaired or such property shall be replaced by the contractor at no cost 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 will make the necessary corrections and the contractor shall reimburse the Government for mission disruption, labor, and materials, involved.

E. The contractor shall furnish, place and maintain all required barricades as specified and as directed by the Safety Office and the Contracting Officer. Access drives and doors shall remain clear at all times.

F. Provide temporary, insulated enclosures of openings in exterior surfaces of interior spaces to provide acceptable working conditions and protection of materials and property, to allow for temporary space conditioning, and to prevent entry of unauthorized persons. Maintain all existing exits unless shown otherwise.

G. Erect and maintain dustproof partitions as required to prevent the spread of dust and dirt to parts of the building near work areas. On completion, remove partitions and repair damaged surfaces to match adjacent surfaces.

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

I. Contractor shall maintain 50 degrees F minimum temperatures throughout unoccupied interior portions of buildings under construction. Contractor shall maintain 65 degrees F minimum temperatures throughout occupied portions of buildings undergoing construction or alteration. This requirement shall apply also in the event that available heating supplied by the building heating system is rendered inadequate during the course of construction to maintain the above temperature. All costs incurred by the Government resulting from the Contractors failure to maintain the above temperatures shall be reimbursed by the Contractor to the Government.

J. Damages of any nature caused by this work shall be repaired or damaged property replaced at no expense to the Government. If the Contractor does not satisfactorily repair or replace the damaged property, the Government reserves the right to make the necessary corrections. The Contractor shall reimburse the Government for consequential damages and for all materials and labor used for the corrections.

K. The contractor shall protect and preserve the existing vegetation (grass, flowers, shrubs, trees, etc.) and shall be liable for any damage to same.

L. Where temporary removal of plants is required to perform the work, each plant shall be removed, adequately balled, stored, watered, and replanted. The contractor shall be responsible for the replacement of plants which die within six months of replanting, at the contractors expense.

1.06 FIRE PROTECTION, WELDING AND CUTTING REQUIREMENTS

A. First Aid Fire Protection

1. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided where needed and inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10, Portable Fire Extinguishers.

2. Fire extinguishers shall be suitably placed, distinctly marked, readily accessible, and maintained in a fully charged and operable condition.

3. Fire barrels and buckets shall be painted red and marked "For Fire Only". Barrels shall be kept filled at all times. Anti-freeze protection shall be provided when necessary. Each barrel shall be provided with at least two fire buckets.

4. Approved fire blankets shall be provided and kept in conspicuous and accessible locations as warranted by the operations involved.

5. A fire extinguisher rated not less than 2-A, shall be provided for each 3,000 square feet of the protected building area, or major fraction thereof. Travel distance from any point of the protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher shall not exceed 100 feet.

6. One or more fire extinguishers, rated not less than 2-A, shall be provided on each floor. In multistory buildings, at least one fire extinguisher shall be located adjacent to each stairway.

7. A fire extinguisher, rated not less 10B shall be provided within 50 feet of wherever more than 5 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids or 5 pounds of flammable gas are being used on the worksite. This requirement does not apply to the integral fuel tanks of motor vehicles.

8. At least one portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 20-B units shall be located outside of but not more than 10 feet from the door opening into any room used for storage of more than 60 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids.

9. At least one portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 20-B units shall be located not less than 25 feet, nor more than 75 feet from any flammable liquid storage area located outside.

10. At least one portable fire extinguisher not less than 20-B:C units shall be provided on all tank trucks or other vehicles used for transporting and/or dispensing flammable or combustible liquids.

11. Each service or fueling area shall be provided with at least one fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 20-B:C located so that an extinguisher will be within 75 feet of each pump, dispenser, underground fill pipe opening, and lubrication or service area.

12. Fire extinguisher equipment shall be provided in storage areas according to the hazard present.

13. Fire extinguisher or equivalent protection shall be provided at the head and tail pulleys of underground belt conveyors and at 300 foot intervals along the belt.

14. Fire extinguishers listed or approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory shall be used.

15. No fire shall be fought where there is imminent danger of contact with explosives. All persons shall be removed to a safe area and the fire area guarded against intruders.

16. A fire extinguisher rated not less than 2-A shall be provided where melting pots, torches, or open flames are in use.

17. A 1/2-inch diameter garden hose line, not to exceed 100 feet in length and equipped with a nozzle, may be substituted for a 2-A rated fire extinguisher, provided it is capable of discharging a minimum of 5 gallons per minute with minimum hose stream range of 30 feet horizontally. The garden hose lines shall be mounted on conventional racks or reels. The number and location of hose racks or reels shall be such that at least one hose stream can be supplied to all points in the area.

B. Welding and Cutting General

1. All welding and cutting equipment and operations shall be in accordance with standards and recommended practices of the American Welding Society, Safety in Welding and Cutting, ANSI 749.1, and the recommendations of the National Fire Protection Association.

2. Transformer-type electric welding apparatus shall be installed, maintained and operated in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

3. Gas, welding and cutting equipment shall be listed by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. Chicago, Illinois or by Factory Mutual Laboratories, Boston, Mass.

4. All welding equipment shall be inspected daily. Defective equipment shall be removed from service, replaced, or repaired and reinspected before again being placed in service.

5. Each welding or cutting unit shall be equipped with a compatible fire extinguisher.

6. Compatible fire extinguishing equipment shall be provided in the immediate vicinity of the welding or torch operation whenever combustible material is exposed.

7. Objects to be welded, cut or heated shall be moved to a safe location or, if they cannot be moved, all movable fire hazards in the vicinity shall be taken to a safe place or the combustible material and construction shall be protected from the heat, sparks, and slag of welding.

8. Workers and the public shall be shielded from welding rays, flashes, sparks, molten metal, and slag.

9. Cable, hoses, and other equipment shall be kept clear of passageways, ladders, and stairways.

10. All hollow spaces, cavities, or containers shall be vented to permit the escape of air or gases before preheating, cutting, or welding. Department of Transportation, Office of Pipeline Safety, 49 CFR Part 192, Minimum Federal Standards for Gas Pipelines, shall apply when welding, cutting, and heating on steel pipelines containing natural gas. Pipelines containing gases or flammable liquids or conduits containing electrical conductors shall not be used as a ground return.

11. When welding or cutting must be done in a location where combustible or flammable materials are located, inspection and written authorization by the Contracting Officer shall be required before such operations are begun. The location shall be checked for latent fires after the work is completed. Notify the Contracting Officer 3 days in advance for authorization.

12. Cylinders shall be kept beyond the range of sparks, hot slag, or flame.

13. Positive mechanical and/or personal protective measures shall be taken when welding, cutting, or heating metals of toxic significance in enclosed spaces.

14. Oxygen shall not be used for ventilation, comfort cooling, blowing dust from clothing, or for cleaning the work area.

15. Before welding, cutting, or heating is commenced on any surface covered by a preservation coating whose flammability is not known, a test shall be made to determine its flammability. Preservation coatings shall be considered to be highly flammable when scrapings burn with extreme rapidity.

16. Precautions shall be taken to prevent ignition of highly flammable hardened preservation coatings. When coatings are determined to be highly flammable, they shall be stripped from the area to be heated to prevent ignition.

17. In enclosed spaces, all surfaces covered with toxic preservatives shall be stripped of all toxic coatings for a distance of at least 4 inches from the area of heat application or the employees shall be protected by air line respirators.

18. In the open air, workers shall be protected against toxic preservation coatings by a respirator that meets the requirements of NIOSH.

19. Preservative coatings shall be removed a sufficient distance from the area to be heated to ensure that the temperature of the unstripped metal will not be appreciably raised.

20. When the welding, cutting, or heating operation is such that normal fire prevention precautions are not sufficient, additional personnel shall be assigned to guard against fire and instructed in anticipated fire hazards and how firefighting equipment is to be used.

21. Hose which has been subject to flashback, or which shows severe wear or damage, shall be tested to twice the normal pressure to which it is subject but in no case less than, 300 p.s.i. Defective hose, or hose in doubtful condition, shall not be used.

22. No welding, cutting, or heating shall be done where the application of flammable paints or the presence of other flammable compounds, or heavy dust concentrations creates a hazard.

23. Noncombustible barriers shall be installed below welding or burning operations in or over a shaft.

24. When welding, cutting, or heating is performed on walls, floors and ceilings, the same precautions shall be taken on the opposite side as are taken on the side on which the welding is being performed.

25. All structural welding accomplished by the contractor on critical items such as scaffolding, shoring, forms, ladders, piling, etc., shall be performed by certified welders using qualified welding procedures. The contractor shall provide copies of the welder's certificate to the Contracting Officer.

C. Gas Equipment

1. Torch valves shall be closed and gas supply shut off whenever work is suspended.

2. The torch and hose shall be removed from confined spaces whenever work is suspended.

3. All oxyacetylene or other fuel gas-oxygen combinations used in cutting or welding equipment shall have reverse-flow check valves between torch and regulator. Manifold systems shall have the reverse-flow valves installed at the manifold connections.

4. Boxes used for the storage of gas hose shall be ventilated.

5. Acetylene regulators shall not be adjusted to permit a discharge pressure greater than 15 psig.

6. Connection of multiple sets of oxyacetylene hoses to a single regulator on a single set of oxyacetylene tanks may only be accomplished by installing a commercially available fitting approved by Compressed Gas Association (CGA) Standards and UL listed. The fitting shall be installed on the output side of the regulator and shall have a built-in shut-off valve and reverse-flow check valve on each branch.

D. Electric Equipment

1. Switching equipment for shutting down the welding machine shall be provided on or near the welding machine.

2. The noncurrent carrying metal parts of electrically powered welding machines shall be grounded. Grounding circuits, other than by means of the structure, shall be checked to ensure that the circuit between the ground and the equipment to be grounded has resistance low enough to permit sufficient current to flow to cause the overcurrent device to interrupt the circuit.

3. Neither terminal of the welding generator shall be bonded to the frame of the welder.

4. Pipe lines containing gases or flammable liquids or conduits carrying electrical conductors shall not be used for a ground return circuit.

5. The equipment shall be shut down when the leads are unattended.

6. Cables with splices or repaired insulation within 10 feet of the holder shall not be used.

7. Welding leads shall not be placed near power supply cables or other high-tension wires.

8. Welding leads shall not be permitted to contact metal parts supporting suspended scaffolds.

9. Circuits from welding machines used for other than welding tools shall be grounded.

E. Inert-Gas Metal-Arc Welding

1. Chlorinated solvents shall be kept at least 200 feet unless shielded, from the exposed arc. Surfaces prepared with chlorinated solvents shall be dry before welding is permitted on such surfaces.

2. Persons in the area not protected from the arc by screening shall be protected by filter lenses. When two or more welders are exposed to each other's arc, filter lens goggles shall be worn under welding helmets. Hand shields to protect the welders against flashes and radiant energy shall be used when either the helmet is lifted or the shield is removed.

3. Welders and other persons who are exposed to radiation shall be protected so that the skin is covered to prevent burns and other damage by ultraviolet rays. Welding helmets and shields shall be free of leaks, openings, and highly reflective surfaces.

4. When inert-gas metal-arc welding is performed on stainless steel, persons will be protected against dangerous concentrations of nitrogen dioxide by local exhaust ventilation or air line respirators.

1.07 CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

A. The contractor shall be responsible for the storage and safekeeping of all material to be incorporated into the work. The contractor shall be responsible for all aspects of safety and security within the storage area.

B. The contractor may provide a building, trailers or other facilities for storage of materials and/or for a field office. The building, trailers or other facilities shall be sited as directed by the Contracting Officer and shall be clearly marked on the outside with the name and a day and evening phone number of someone to contact in case of an emergency. The assigned site for a contractor provided facility will not necessarily be adjacent to the project.

C. There shall be no storage of materials or equipment in other than the approved storage areas.

1.08 UTILITIES

A. Electrical, water and other utility demands required for performing the work which exceed what is readily available at the work areas shall be supplemented as necessary by the Contractor.

B. All utilities are to be maintained for the duration of the project. The contractor shall coordinate any requirement for temporary disconnecting of a utility for any period of time through the Contracting Officer.

C. Utility shutdowns for the purpose of disconnecting or connecting services which will affect areas outside the immediate project work area shall be accomplished after normal workday hours of the site or on weekends.

D. To effect a utility shutdown the contractor shall submit a request in writing a minimum of 14 days in advance of necessity for such shutdown. The request shall contain the following:

1. Name of Contractor

2. Requested Date and Time for Shutdown

3. Duration of Shutdown

4. Buildings or Parts of Buildings Affected

5. Utilities Affected

E. Contractor shall not effect a shutdown until all approvals have been obtained and until a signed AF Form 103, Civil Engineer Construction Permit has been issued.

1.09 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION CONTROLS

Controlled entry into an occupied work area designated as a controlled area shall be maintained throughout the duration of construction. A sign in desk, if required by the agency using the work area, shall be in operation and its location and relocation during construction shall be closely coordinated with the Contracting Officer and the heads of the departments affected by the work. The sign in desk will be provided and manned by the Government.

1.10 DEFINITIONS

A. "Provide" is defined as "furnish new, install, and make operational".

B. "Replace" is defined as "remove existing and provide new in same location and make operational".

C. "Relocate" is defined as "remove existing, install existing in different location, and make operational".

D. "Reinstall" is defined as "remove existing, install existing in same location and make operational".

E. "Extend" is defined as "provide new from existing to designated equipment or location and make operational".

F. "Reroute" is defined as "remove existing and provide new in the designated location and make operational".

G. "Coordinate" is defined as "the Contractor shall inform and achieve concurrence with the designated party or parties".

1.11 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Various references are listed throughout these specifications under the heading of Applicable Publications. Such publications are incorporated into these specifications by reference. Materials and installation shall conform to the requirements of the specified applicable publications. The edition of each publication to apply shall be the most recent edition published.

B. The contractor shall insure that all work performed is in full compliance with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances applicable to the construction of or the finished product of this construction contract.

1.12 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. All materials to be incorporated into the work shall conform to the contract requirements and shall be kept clean and dry prior to installation. No damaged materials may be incorporated into the work.

B. Deliver, store and handle all items to be incorporated into the work in strict conformance to the manufacturers written recommendations.

C. All materials shall be labeled to show the manufacturer and product name and number.

D. Provide duplicates by one manufacturer where two or more pieces of material or equipment perform identical functions.

E. Material and equipment shall be standard products of the manufacturer's latest design and available to perform the functions intended.

F. Inspect all materials and equipment upon receipt and again immediately prior to installation. Do not install anything showing evidence of damage or defect. Discard such items and replace with new.

G. Install all materials and equipment in strict conformance to the manufacturers written instructions and recommendations.

H. Install listed or labeled equipment in strict conformance to all conditions of listing or labeling.

1.13 TESTING

A. Unless otherwise indicated, the contractor shall be responsible for providing and arranging all required samples and tests specified in these documents. Each test shall be performed in accordance with these specifications and accomplished by professional testing firms experienced in conducting those required tests.

B. Notify the Government inspector in writing at least 24 hours in advance of all tests.

C. All sampling and testing shall be repeated until acceptable results have been achieved. All samples and tests producing unacceptable results shall be the responsibility of the contractor and shall not result in any additional cost to the Government.

D. A minimum of 2 copies of all test data shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval. All pertinent data and a summary of the test results shall be submitted by the testing firm performing each test with an affidavit stating that the material has been sampled and tested in accordance with the specifications and that the sample has either failed, meets, or exceeds all requirements as specified.

1.14 CLEANING REQUIREMENTS

A. Use only cleaning materials and equipment compatible with surfaces being cleaned as recommended by manufacturers.

B. Remove all scrap and debris from the job site daily.

C. Maintain job site in an orderly condition.

1. Allow maximum access.

2. Do not impede traffic.

3. Protect materials and equipment.

D. Sweep interior job site spaces free from dust and other material capable of being removed by reasonable diligence using a hand-held broom daily.

E. Place cloths, and cotton waste that constitute a fire hazard in closed metal containers daily or remove them from the site.

F. Remove graffiti daily.

G. All wastes shall be removed from the job site daily or placed in the contractors' approved containers daily and removed from the job site at least once each week.

H. Properly dispose of all wastes outside of the Griffiss Business and Technology Park. In no case shall construction waste be placed in Government waste containers.

I. Keep finished floors free from all foreign material.

J. At completion of work, clean the job site as follows:

1. Remove tools, surplus materials, surplus equipment, scrap, debris, and waste material.

2. Visually inspect surfaces and remove soil, waste material, smudges, and other foreign material.

3. Remove splashed material from surfaces.

4. Remove paint droppings, spots, stains, and dirt from finished surfaces.

5. Clean glass inside and outside.

6. Polish surfaces requiring application of buffed polish.

7. Sweep interior job site free from dust and other material.

K. Construction office and storage areas shall be kept clean and orderly at all times.

1.15 PROJECT CLOSEOUT

A. When the contractor considers work is complete, written certification shall be submitted by the contractor that:

1. Contract documents have been thoroughly reviewed by the contractor.

2. Work has been thoroughly inspected by the contractor for compliance with all contract requirements.

3. Deficiencies listed from all previous inspections have been corrected.

4. Equipment and systems have been adjusted as specified and have been demonstrated in the presence of the Contracting Officer or his representative and are operational.

5. Final cleaning has been accomplished.

6. All required submittals have been approved.

7. Work is complete and is ready for final inspection.

B. Within 5 days of receipt of the certification, the Contracting Officer will perform the final inspection and notify the contractor in writing of incomplete or defective work.

C. If deficiencies exist, the contractor shall remedy them and send a second notice of completion and the work will be reinspected.

1.16 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall:

1. Comply with all safety and health requirements necessary for the protection of personnel, facilities and equipment including, but not limited to all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, while performing this contract at RRS and DFAS.

2. Maintain a written Contractor Safety Program, as required by OSHA and make said plan available for review by the government upon request by the contracting officer.

3. In the event of a mishap during the performance of this contract, notify the Contracting Officer in an expeditious manner. Notification shall include the following information:

a. Contract, contract number, name and title of person(s) reporting.

b. Date, time, and exact location of accident/incident

c. Brief narrative of accident/incident (events leading to accident/incident)

d. Cause of accident/incident (if known)

e. Estimated cost of accident/incident (material and labor to replace/repair)

f. Nomenclature of equipment and personnel involved in accident/incident

g. Corrective actions (taken or proposed)

h. Other pertinent information

1.17 CONSTRUCTION AND WARRANTY SERVICE

A. The contractor shall be required to respond to requests from the Contracting Officer or authorized representative to correct deficiencies identified under the warranty provisions of the contract. These requests shall generally be made during normal working hours (8a.m.-5p.m., Monday through Friday). However, requests may be made during other times including weekends, nights and holidays. The Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer, and keep current at all times, the names of responsible individuals to whom warranty problems can be referred.

B. The contractor shall provide a 24 hour, 7 day a week response to any problem encountered during construction and warranty period. An answering service, not answering machine, is acceptable.

C. The contractor shall respond and correct deficiencies within the following time periods.

1. Emergency Service Calls - Respond within 2 hours of notification; stay on the job until the problem is corrected.

2. Urgent Service Calls - Respond within 24 hours, correct the problem within 5 days of original notification.

3. Routine Service Calls - Respond within 72 hours, correct the problem within 5 days of original notification.

D. The Contracting Officer or his representative will make the determination of whether a deficiency is an emergency, urgent, or routine.

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SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections. Such submittals will be identified on AF66 issued with the RFP.

Units of weights and measures used on all submittals are to be the same as those used in the contract drawings.

Each submittal is to be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements.

Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) System Manager and the Designer of Record, if applicable, shall check and approve all items prior to submittal and stamp, sign, and date indicating action taken. Proposed deviations from the contract requirements are to be clearly identified. Include within submittals items such as: Contractor's, manufacturer's, or fabricator's drawings; descriptive literature including (but not limited to) catalog cuts, diagrams, operating charts or curves; test reports; test cylinders; samples; O&M manuals (including parts list); certifications; warranties; and other such required submittals.

Submittals requiring Government approval are to be scheduled and made prior to the acquisition of the material or equipment covered thereby. Samples remaining upon completion of work are to be picked up and disposed of in accordance with manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and in compliance with existing laws and regulations.

1.01 DEFINITIONS

1.01.1 Submittal Descriptions (SD)

Submittals requirements are specified in the technical sections of this Statement of Scope and in each Delivery Order Statement of Work. Submittals are identified by Submittal Description (SD) numbers and titles as follows:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals Submittals which are required prior to a notice to proceed commencing work on site. Submittals required prior to the start of the next major phase of the construction on a multi-phase contract. Schedules or tabular list of data or tabular list including location, features, or other pertinent information regarding products, materials, equipment, or components to be used in the work, submitted prior to contract notice to proceed or next major phase of construction.

Certificates of insurance Surety bonds List of proposed subcontractors List of proposed products Construction Progress Schedule Submittal register Health and safety plan (after contract award) Work plan Quality control(QC) plan (after contract award) Environmental protection plan (after contract award) SD-02 Shop Drawings Drawings, diagrams and schedules specifically prepared to illustrate some portion of the work.

Diagrams and instructions from a manufacturer or fabricator for use in producing the product and as aids to the Contractor for integrating the product or system into the project.

Drawings prepared by or for the Contractor to show how multiple systems and interdisciplinary work will be coordinated.

SD-03 Product Data Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions and brochures illustrating size, physical appearance and other characteristics of materials, systems or equipment for some portion of the work.

Samples of warranty language when the contract requires extended product warranties.

SD-04 Samples Fabricated or unfabricated physical examples of materials, equipment or workmanship that illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of a material or product and establish standards by which the work can be judged.

Color samples from the manufacturer's standard line (or custom color samples if specified) to be used in selecting or approving colors for the project.

Field samples and mock-ups constructed on the project site establish standards by which the ensuring work can be judged. Includes assemblies or portions of assemblies which are to be incorporated into the project and those which will be removed at conclusion of the work.

SD-05 Design Data Design calculations, mix designs, analyses or other data pertaining to a part of work.

SD-06 Test Reports Report signed by authorized official of testing laboratory that a material, product or system identical to the material, product or system to be provided has been tested in accord with specified requirements. (Testing must have been within three years of date of contract award for the project.)

Report which includes findings of a test required to be performed by the Contractor on an actual portion of the work or prototype prepared for the project before shipment to job site.

Report which includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after…