FNWZ 25-0137 Landing Zone Tree Removal_SOW.pdf

Statement of Work (SoW) 31 July 2025

FWNZ 25-0137 Landing Zone Tree Removal Dyess AFB, 79607

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PROJECT MGR: Mr. Davis Matschek, 7 CES/CENMP, (325) 696-5620

1. Project Summary:

The work covered by this project consists of the Contractor furnishing all layout, survey, plant, labor, supervision, quality control, materials, equipment, machines, tools, appliances, services, supplies, and incidentals and of performing all operations in connection with project FNWZ 25-0137 Landing Zone Tree Removal. The scope of work includes but it is not limited to clearing woody and succulent vegetation, grinding stumps, disposal of all vegetative and non-vegetative debris, backfilling, compacting, cultivating, re-grading, & re-seeding. All work will be performed at Dyess AFB, Texas – with complete and in strict accordance with the SoW, plans, and specifications.

2. Scope:

a. Base Bid - Contractor shall remove in their entirety all woody vegetation, root material capable of re-sprouting and non woody vegetation to include cactus species and loose prickly pear pads. Cut trees to ground level and grind down the remaining stumps to existing ground level. Remove all vegetative and non-vegetative debris from the site and dispose of off Dyess AFB following all local, state and federal regulations. (approx.. 21.25 acres of wooded and non-wooded vegetation)

b. Option 1 - Contractor shall remove in their entirety all woody vegetation, root material capable of re-sprouting and non woody vegetation to include cactus species and loose prickly pear pads. Cut trees to ground level and grind down the remaining stumps to existing ground level. Remove all vegetative and non-vegetative debris from the site and dispose of off Dyess AFB following all local, state and federal regulations. (approx.. 30.5 acres of wooded and non-wooded vegetation)

c. Option 2 - Contractor shall remove in their entirety all woody vegetation, root material capable of re-sprouting and non woody vegetation to include cactus species and loose prickly pear pads. Cut trees to ground level and grind down the remaining stumps to existing ground level. Remove all vegetative and non-vegetative debris from the site and dispose of off Dyess AFB following all local, state and federal regulations. (approx.. 68 acres of non-mature vegetation, approx. 15-20 trees remain. Area to be cleared and cleaned for mowing operations)

d. Option 3 - Contractor shall remove in their entirety all woody vegetation, root material capable of re-sprouting and non woody vegetation to include cactus species and loose prickly pear pads. Cut trees to ground level and grind down the remaining stumps to existing ground level. Remove all vegetative and non-vegetative debris from the site and dispose of off Dyess AFB following all local, state and federal regulations. (approx.. 7.5 acres of wooded and non-wooded vegetation) Contractor shall repair area where severe erosion has occurred. Contractor shall backfill area and provide erosion control devices.

e. Base Bid and Options 1, 2, & 3 - Contractor shall remove all non-vegetative debris (including rocks, concrete, etc) to allow for mowing operations. Some existing concrete structures will remain, i.e.

foundations, utility structures. Structures to be field verified.

2b. Seeding of Disturbed Areas (Applicable to Base Bid and All Options):

a. Contractor shall salvage existing or provide topsoil for top 6” of disturbed areas. Maximum particle size for new topsoil is, 3/4 inch, with maximum 3 percent retained on 1/4 inch screen. Topsoil shall be free of sticks, stones, roots, and other debris and objectionable materials.

b. Immediately before seeding, restore soil to proper grade and cultivate to provide a smooth, even grade and friable seed bed. Do not seed when ground is muddy, frozen or in an unsatisfactory condition for seeding. Apply seed within twenty four hours after seedbed preparation. Sow one-half the seed in one direction, and sow remainder at right angles to the first sowing.

c. Seed: Provide State-approved seed of the latest season's crop delivered in original sealed packages, bearing producer's guaranteed analysis for percentages of mixtures, purity, germination, weed seed content, and inert material. Label in conformance with AMS Seed Act and applicable state seed laws.

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Wet, moldy, or otherwise damaged seed will be rejected. Field mixes will be acceptable when field mix is performed on site in the presence of the Contracting Officer .

Botanical Name: Buchloe Dactyloides Common Name: Top Gun Buffalo Grass Min Percent Pure Seed: 95% Max Germination & Hard Seed: 85% Percent Weed Seed: less than 0.5%

2c. (Applicable to Base Bid and All Options) Sections of the construction area are located in a Controlled Movement Area (CMA) and require Government escorts. All drivers & construction observers must complete the government provided training before accessing the site. There must be a CMA badge holder present at all times while workers are onsite. There is no cost for the approximate 2 hour training that is held on base & will be coordinated with the contractor.

3. Conditions of Work:

a. Work shall be scheduled during normal business hours when possible: 7:30 A.M. through 4:30 P.M., however, the contractor may request and/or be required to perform work after normal duty hours or on weekends. Any open trenches shall be covered by traffic rated trench plates, until the work is completed.

b. The project area is located within a controlled operations area. In the event of an “actual” or “exercise” scenario it may be required that the contractor stop work until the event is complete. This delay will not be at an additional expense to the Government. Lost performance time due to stop work will be added to performance time.

c. The contractor shall conduct the work in a manner to keep to a minimum disruption of normal operations.

d. Perimeter security fence must remain secure at all times, or coordination with Security Forces must be completed to have an officer present.

e. All materials removed by the contractor shall be disposed of off the Base by the Contractor in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local Regulations.

4. Period of Performance

a. Base Bid - The period of performance shall be 45 days from the date of award.

b. Option 1 – The period of performance shall be 60 days from the date of award.

c. Option 2 – The period of performance shall be 60 days from the date of award.

d. Option 3 – The period of performance shall be 14 days from the date of award.

5. Specifications:

a. The contractor shall comply with all specifications incorporated in the contract.

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b. 10 DAYS PRIOR TO BASE ACCESS, contractor shall submit, for personnel requiring admission, a completed Installation Access Affidavit and Entry Authorization Letter (EAL) (see attachments).

Attachments:

A. Contract Drawings and Photos B. Pricing Schedule C. Contract Specifications

ATTACHMENT C: CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS

31 July 2025

TITLE: FWNZ 25-0137 Landing Zone Tree Removal LOCATION: Dyess AFB, 79607

These specifications consist of the various parts and provisions listed in the Table of Contents below and all attachments thereto:

DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 01 02 SPECIAL CONDITIONS

SECTION 00 01 03 UTILTIES

SECTION 00 01 04 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

SECTION 00 01 05 DYESS AFB FLIGHTLINE RULES

DIVISION 31 EARTHWORK

SECTION 31 00 00 EARTHWORK

SECTION 31 11 00 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

DIVISION 32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 32 92 19 SEEDING

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 02

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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PART 1 – GENERAL

1. SCOPE: The work covered by this project consists of the Contractor furnishing all layout, survey, plant, labor, supervision, quality control, materials, equipment, machines, tools, appliances, services, supplies, and incidentals and of performing all operations in connection with the service contract requirement at Dyess AFB, Texas, complete and in strict accordance with the plans and specifications.

2. WORKING CONDITIONS: Contractor shall carefully consider the following when contemplating any specific task identified by the government reflecting any special or unusual conditions which may affect the Contractor's work such as:

- phasing requirements

- work area availability

- joint occupancy

- scheduling

- down time

- aircraft traffic or other interruptions (See Section 00 01 05 – Flight Line)

- required notice requirements

- requirements for Contractor employees to enter secured work areas

- traffic control

- temporary heating/cooling

- required certificates prior to award

- required work plans

- any other special conditions

Above all, insure this item is properly coordinated and discussed in detail with the user/occupant.

WORKING CONDITIONS: (APPLICABLE TO MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING AREA ONLY)

Field offices, storage facilities or staging areas are not permitted in the Military Family Housing area.

Contractor operated/owned vehicles, equipment, tools, toilet facilities as well as building materials, waste, rubbish or construction debris shall not remain on site overnight in the Military Family Housing area. All Contractor operated/owned vehicles, equipment, tools, etc., shall be stored as prescribed in paragraph STORAGE FACILITIES. Applicable traffic control signage where required by the contract may remain overnight in the Military Family Housing area.

3. WORK SCHEDULE: Working hours for the Contractor will normally be between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays. If the Contractor desires to work during periods other than above, additional government inspection forces may be required. The Contractor must make their request to the Contracting Officer five (5) calendar days in advance of their intention to work during other periods to allow assignment of additional inspection forces. If such force is reasonably available, the Contracting Officer may authorize the Contractor to perform work during periods other than normal duty hours/days.

3.1 DOWN TIME: Down time shall be defined as delays in excess of one hour at a given period, caused by the Government through no fault of the Contractor.

a. MEASUREMENT:

(1) Down time will be measured by the unit time-of-the-clock hour which will include all Contractor and sub-Contractor (at any tier) work forces scheduled for, or working during the hour.

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(2) No delays less than one hour in duration at any given period will be measured nor considered for down time, nor will delays of less than one hour be cumulative over several time periods.

(3) Down time will not be measured/considered for delays before or after contract work schedule hours as defined in the contract General Provisions.

(4) No time after 10 minutes from the time that Contractor is notified that he can resume work after a stoppage will be considered down time.

Contractor shall comply with all security requirements under paragraph 13 of this specification section to qualify for down time compensation.

b. PAYMENT: Payment will be made IAW FAR 52.212-4 Contract terms and Conditions –

Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

4. SAFETY AND HEALTH:

4.1 All Contractor operations shall be conducted and performed in accordance with Department of Labor, OSHA requirements found in 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926, project identified national standards, military manuals, instructions, pamphlets, and standards and handbooks.

4.2 All companies who conduct business within the state of Texas must, in accordance with Texas Workman Compensation laws (Texas House Bill 62), have an approved company safety policy and an Accident Prevention Plan. The plan, approved by the Texas Workman Compensation Commission (TWCC), shall be submitted For Information Only (FIO) in accordance with paragraph SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS. In addition to meeting the TWCC requirements; the plan must also include the requirements of COE Safety Manual, latest edition.

4.3 All holes/pits/trenches/manway openings, etc, that are to be left open shall be surrounded with a 48 inch high mesh fence with highly visible orange plastic coating. The fence shall be securely anchored with tension wires and posts as required to prevent sagging and located a minimum of 3 feet from the opening so as to prevent an individual, should they fall across the fencing, from falling into the opening. Holes shall also be covered, when not being worked in, with three quarter inch plywood or a metal grating that will prevent small children from entering the hole. If the hole/pit is too large to cover, then a ladder of sufficient length shall remain in the hole/pit for egress.

4.4 Radiation Permits and Authorizations: Contractors contemplating the use of devices containing radioactive materials (i.e., soil moisture/density probes) or non-ionizing radiation producing equipment (radio frequency radiation emitters or lasers) while performing work on this contract must obtain written authorization/permit from the Dyess AFB Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), 7 MDG/OMRS/SGXB. To obtain the required authorization permit, an application to bring a radioactive device on Dyess AFB must be forwarded to 7 MDG/OMRS/SGXB, 697 Louisiana Loop, Dyess AFB, TX 79607-1367 (this is mailing address, physical address is 880 Third St.) or (325)696-2325 / 3289, at least 45 days prior to the anticipated use. Without the proper authorization, Contractors will not be allowed to bring these devices on base. Also, Contractor shall provide Bioenvironmental Engineering (7 MDG/OMRS/SGXB) a copy of contractor’s radioactive materials permit and training certificates, if radioactive material will be brought onto Dyess

AFB.

4.5 Confined Space Entry: All operations involving entry into confined spaces shall meet the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146, AFMAN 91-203 Chapter 23, and specifically the following:

a. All entry supervisors, attendees, and confined space entrants shall have been properly trained in the

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Special Conditions – Section 00 01 02 - page 3 of 8 safety hazards, proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), entry procedures, and self-rescue.

Records of this training must be readily available.

c. All confined spaces shall be tested by a qualified person using a properly calibrated monitor for percent oxygen, lower explosive limit (LEL), and toxicity each time before entry and periodically during operations that have the potential to alter atmospheric conditions.

4.6 Additionally, other special considerations which may apply such as speed limits in MFH, vehicles with catalytic converters operating within 50' of aircraft, work being performed in explosives clear zones, equipment disposition in the Munitions Storage Area (MSA) during and after work hours, etc. For most conditions FAR 52.236-13 Accident Prevention, which Contracting will include by reference, will be sufficient. A paragraph on "Airfield Safety Precautions," DFARS 252.236-7005, should automatically be included by reference by Contracting in the General Provisions of applicable airfield construction contracts.

Verify the FAR references to avoid duplication. Resolve with Contracting if in doubt.

5. STREET CLOSINGS: (Use only when required)

5.1 One lane of traffic shall be maintained at all times unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

5.2 Contractor shall provide 14-day advance written notice to Contracting Officer prior to any street closures to insure that Fire Department and Emergency personnel are notified.

5.3. The final street repair shall be completed within 14 days after the start of any street demolition for utility crossings or other purposes. Any part of the street returned to service prior to final repair shall be maintained smooth with hot-mix cold-lay surface course.

5.4 Special note to Designers: Utilities are covered under Section 00 01 03. Also, IAW 05 May 97 HQ ACC/CE policy; trenching and excavation of pavements will be curtailed to the maximum extent possible.

The recommended method for utility installations crossing streets, sidewalks, curbs, or gutters is trenchless boring or jacking. Excavations must be kept to an absolute minimum and used in those rare cases; such as repair of existing utility lines and solid obstructions, which preclude the use of boring technology. A separate special specification section is normally required for jacking and boring.

6. DISPOSITION OF WASTE, EXCESS, SCRAP, AND SALVAGE MATERIALS: The title to all waste, excess, scrap, and salvage materials generated as a direct result of this contract is vested in the Contractor

- unless specifically excepted below. Further (unless listed below in exceptions), these materials shall be disposed of off the Base by the Contractor in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local Regulations. Following is a list of materials (Exceptions) that will be generated as a result of this contract and shall be turned-in to the Government at a location at Dyess AFB designated by the Contracting Officer:

Exceptions: Government will identify salvage in SOW/SOO for each project.

7. STORAGE AREA (I.E. TEMPORARY FIELD OFFICE, STAGING AREAS, TOOL/JOB SHACKS,

AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES): There are no Government furnished covered or secure storage areas. Limited on-base, off-site storage will be permitted on a space available basis. The location on Dyess AFB of the Contractor’s temporary field office, storage, and other construction buildings required temporarily in the performance of the work, shall require written approval of the Contracting Officer. Plans showing temporary field office, storage, and other construction buildings shall be submitted for approval (GA) of the Contracting Officer. Utilities at the storage area may or may not be available for Contractor use. The Government implies no responsibility for lost or stolen materials, equipment or tools, the security of which lies solely with the Contractor. Contractor shall keep their storage areas clean, neat and orderly

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Special Conditions – Section 00 01 02 - page 4 of 8 and will keep grass mowed to a maximum height of 4 inches. Temporary fencing used by the Contractor to delineate constructor sites shall be securely anchored with tension wires and posts as required to prevent sagging and an unsightly appearance. Fencing shall be maintained by the Contractor in this manner throughout the life of the contract. Due to high winds in West Texas, Contractor shall take every precaution to preclude trash from blowing off site.

7.1 CONSTRUCTION AREA & CONTRACTOR LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION: Contractor shall keep their construction areas clean, neat and orderly and will keep grass mowed to a maximum height of 4 inches.

8. TOILET FACILITIES:

8.1 Use of existing toilet facilities if available will identified in SOO/SOW. Contractor personnel will ensure facility cleanliness is maintained at all times.

8.2 If not identified in the SOO/SOW, there are no toilet facilities available for Contractor use. Contractor shall provide his own portable/temporary toilet facilities.

9. CLEAN-UP: The Contractor shall at all times keep the construction site and storage area(s) free from accumulation of waste, rubbish, or construction debris. All loose or lightweight materials shall be secured to prevent blowing or scattering. The burning of trash or construction debris is strictly prohibited on Dyess AFB. Prior to final inspection, the Contractor shall remove all construction debris, tools, equipment, and materials not the property of the Government. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall leave the work site and storage area(s) in a clean, neat and workmanlike condition satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

9.1 Additional requirements may be specified in the SOO/SOW such as special noise limitations, dust protection or existing equipment protection, etc.

10. INSPECTIONS:

A. Above Ceiling Inspection: The Contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer of the Contractor's desired above ceiling inspection date seven (7) calendar days in advance of that desired date to permit proper coordination.

B. Final Inspection: The Contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer of the Contractor's desired final inspection date seven (7) calendar days in advance of that desired date to permit proper coordination.

The date selected shall provide adequate time for Contractor performed corrections of final inspection deficiencies within the contract performance time. The Contracting Officer will be the final authority for determining whether or not the Contractor's performance is sufficiently advanced to warrant a final inspection.

11. TESTING: Costs of all tests, unless specifically indicated as being performed by the Government, will be at the Contractor's expense. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to schedule all tests and to notify the Contracting Officer or his representative in a timely manner prior to any required testing. All test results shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer on AF Form 3000, Material Approval Submittal.

12. AS-BUILT DRAWINGS, INSTRUCTION MANUALS, AND TRAINING:

12.1 As-Built Drawings: Refer to Section 01 78 00. The Contractor shall maintain two sets of project drawings for "as-built" notations and marking. The Contractor shall update these plans to indicate "as-built" construction and shall submit them to the Contracting Officer prior to final inspection under the cover of an AF Form 3000. Updated notations and markings shall be neat, clear, and legible in all respects.

12.2 INSTRUCTION MANUALS (O&M Data): Refer to Section 01 78 23. Required instruction

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Special Conditions – Section 00 01 02 - page 5 of 8 manual(s) shall be provided in three ring binder(s) with tabs and an index/table of contents. Provide permanent label on front and side with project title, project number, facility number, street address, Contractor/Subcontractor name, address, phone number(s), and manual title/contents description. Include all wiring diagrams and parts lists. Manuals shall be submitted to the Contracting Office for approval prior to Final Inspection.

12.3 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: Provide training for government operating and service personnel in the proper operation of contractor furnished equipment. Schedule training time(s) with Contracting Officer to permit maximum participation by government personnel. Each instruction or training period shall be videoed by the Contractor and files will be submitted to the Government in WMV, MPEG, or MP-4 format on a CD/DVD. The video shall include the entire session(s). The original CD/DVD video(s) shall be labeled and turned over to the Contracting Officer shall be of a quality to enable clear and understandable playbacks of the recorded events.

13. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Dyess AFB security may be viewed as being one of three broad levels, the level in effect being dependent on the location or AREA of Dyess AFB in question.

a. The lowest level of security exists in GENERAL ACCESS AREAS. These AREAS are all of Dyess AFB outside of the "USAF Controlled" and "USAF Restricted" AREAS.

b. USAF Controlled Access AREAS are the mid-level security AREAS. Presence within the CONTROLLED ACCESS AREA is by authorization; however, the movement of authorized personnel in and out of these AREAS is generally not impeded. Contractor personnel are given access to these AREAS.

c. The third and highest level of security on Dyess AFB is that within the USAF RESTRICTED

AREAS. These AREAS are further subdivided to be known as Protection Level 1, 2 or 3 AREAS.

13.1 Referencing the above, the work on this contract will be identified in the SOO/SOW.

13.2 Requests for changes to the work schedule for work in USAF restricted areas, must be submitted a minimum of 7 calendar days in advance for approval and coordination of Dyess AFB Security Forces.

13.3 Dyess Air Force Base is a closed base. All personnel entering must have specific permission of the installation commander for entry. This permission is granted when a Contractor employee is issued an identification card. Information necessary to obtain identification cards will be provided by the Contracting Officer at the pre-performance conference. The Contractor shall be responsible to ensure that all of its employees obtain, and keep on their person at all times while working on the base, a USAF identification card. Upon completion of the work or termination of an employee, the Contractor shall be responsible for turn in of identification cards no longer needed to the Contracting Officer or to the Pass and Registration Office of the Security Forces. Failure to turn in badges will result in last payment of payroll to be withheld and revocation of any future badges issued by Pass and Registration Office to the employee and the contractor.

13.4 APPLICABLE TO RESTRICTED OR FLIGHTLINE CONTROLLED AREAS ONLY:

MARKING/LIGHTING OF CONSTRUCTION AREAS: Contractor shall enclose his contract work area, with airport barriers similar to model MS4202-5, color “safety orange”, manufactured by MARKSTAAR or approved equal. Supplement the barriers with red lights, either flashing or steady-burning. Flashing lights shall be at least five candelas effective intensity and flash at a rate of from 55 to 160 flashes per minute.

Continuous burning lights shall have an effective intensity of 10 candelas. Lighted barricades used in close

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Special Conditions – Section 00 01 02 - page 6 of 8 proximity shall all be the same type (flash rate) and color. Place barricades at maximum intervals of 50 feet and use dual barricades and lights on corners and ends. The intent of this requirement is to comply with UFC 3-260-01”Airfield and Heliport Planning and Design”, section 14 “Construction Phasing Plan and Operational Safety on Airfields During Construction” and FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-2E “Operational Safety on Airports During Construction” and that all personnel (Contractors', Air Force, and visitors) will know the authorized boundary of each Contractor's area and thereby minimize unauthorized movement, and to help promote safety. The contractor shall provide a point of contract (Person’s name and phone number) on-call 24 hours a day for emergency maintenance of airport hazard lighting and barricades and for coordinating immediate response to construction related issues that might adversely affect the airfield.

14. IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR VEHICLES: Contractor vehicles must be marked on each side with company name with either permanent or semi-permanent / magnetic signage.

15. WARRANTIES: Any warranties given to the Contractor or sub-Contractor at any tier from a manufacturer of equipment or other items which are provided under this contract shall be transferred to the Government upon final acceptance. Contractor shall submit in writing a single listing with all applicable warranties attached.

16. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

16.1 For the purpose of this FAR 52.228-5 the following minimum limits are provided:

16.2 Workmen’s Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance as required by law except if this contract is to be performed in a State which does not require or permit private insurance, then compliance with the statutory or administrative requirements in any such State will be satisfactory. The required Workmen’s Compensation insurance shall extend to cover employer’s liability for accidental bodily injury or death and for occupational disease with a minimum liability limit of $100,000.

16.3 General Liability Insurance. Bodily injury liability insurance, in the minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence shall be required on the comprehensive form of policy.

16.4 Automobile Liability Insurance. This insurance shall be required on the comprehensive form of policy and shall provide bodily injury liability and property damage liability covering the operation of all

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17. INVESTIGATION OF DAMAGE OR INJURY

17.1 The United States Government will have the right to conduct an investigation, or participate in the contractor’s investigation, of any damage or injury to United States Government property, equipment or personnel.

18. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

18.1 Contractors operating on base shall be responsible for briefing and ensuring their employees adhere to the traffic rules and regulations. The foreman, job supervisor, and other personnel providing workman leadership will, when possible, ensure the workers comply with these rules and regulations. Speed limit on base is 30 MPH unless otherwise posted. The speed limit in base housing areas is 20 MPH and the speed limit in parking lots is 5 MPH. The school zone speed limit is 5 MPH. Individuals are to obey all entry procedures. If instructions are given by the Security Forces personnel on the entry points (gates), they will be complied with immediately. Security Forces utilize speed detection devices and citations will be issued to violators. Personnel who park on grass or seeded areas will be cited.

19. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

19.1 Equipment and vehicles to be used on base shall be safe and in good operating condition. The Contracting Officer, or authorized representative, reserves the right to inspect any on-base equipment and reject such equipment if he/she considers it unsafe, in poor operating condition, or inappropriate for work.

Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer of any contractor equipment that is broken down on Dyess AFB roads. Every effort should be made to move broken down equipment to the nearest parking lot before leaving it.

19.2 Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance: Outdoor vehicle or equipment maintenance is a significant potential source of storm water pollution. Activities often include engine repair, changing fluids, etc.

Such activities shall be prohibited at the job site. The construction Contractor shall verify proofs on routine maintenance of construction equipment and vehicles before bringing them to the job site.

19.3 Vehicle and Equipment Parking: Vehicle or equipment shall be regularly inspected for leaks and scheduled routine maintenance to reduce the potential for leaks. If leaks are observed at the job site, such vehicle or equipment shall be repaired immediately or removed from the site.

20. GOVERNMENT LIABILITY

20.1 The Government shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the contractor’s property, including stock, or for expense incidental to such loss or damage.

21. TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION SECURITY MONITORING

21.1 All communications with DOD organizations are subject to communications security (COMSEC) review. Contractor personnel will be aware telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. The DOD has authorized that military departments conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DOD organizations. Therefore, civilian contractor personnel are advised any time they place a call to, or receive

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1. SCOPE: This section covers identification, interruption and use of utilities.

2. IDENTIFICATION: THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT KNOW THE EXACT LOCATION OF

UTILITIES IN THE WORK AREA. Accordingly, the Contractor shall be SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for verifying the location and marking the exact location of all existing utilities within the contract work area prior to any excavating, trenching, backfilling or disturbance. The Contractor is SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for any and all damage to existing utilities in the contract work area. Upon request by the Contractor, the Government shall furnish all available information in its possession concerning utilities in the contract work area. However, the accuracy of the information provided by the Government is not guaranteed and is only intended to provide some measure of assistance to the Contractor.

2.1 Contractor must initiate a Work Clearance Request AF Form 103 (digging permit) from 7 CES/ CEPM a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the start of any construction work. Excavation is not authorized without issuance of a completed and approved AF Form 103. After initial issue, it is the Contractor's responsibility to keep the Work Clearance Request coordinated and up-to-date/current through the remainder of the contract. Contractor shall mark their proposed digging locations with white spray paint PRIOR to submitting AF Form 103 for all utility digging/trenching, any building additions /expansions, new construction building foundations, etc. It is also the contractor’s responsibility to maintain the government markings / flags throughout the construction process. Contractor shall mark existing utilities identified by the government with 2” wooden stakes with multicolored (match utility color) whiskers 4” to 6” in length; maintain stakes for the project duration.

The government field markings of utilities are not guaranteed & the contractor is required to physically locate the utility & avoid damaging. This is typically accomplished with a “pot hole machine” and is the sole responsibility of the contractor.

2.2 Any removal/relocation/reconnection of any communication device shall be coordinated in advance with 7 CS/SCOIT at 696-8065. Any removal/relocation/reconnection of any Cable TV device shall be also be coordinated in advance with 7 CS/SCOIT (ask for the NCOIC of Cable TV) at 696-2400.

Communications and Cable TV devices to remain shall be protected as required when work proximity dictates.

2.3 Any removal/relocation/reconnection of any fire protection device or intrusion detection systems shall be coordinated in advance with 7 CES/CEOFE at 696-5184. Any removal/relocation/reconnection of any security system should be coordinated with 7 SFS/S5C at 696-8523.

2.4 Exposed Existing Utilities: When existing utilities to remain are exposed, the Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer and 7 CES Geobase Shop to survey any exposed utility line or feature below the surface. In addition, when new utility lines are installed or constructed, the Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer and 7 CES Geobase Shop to survey all utility features below the surface. The Contracting Officer and 7 CES Geobase Shop must be contacted 5 days prior to the utility lines being back-filled. 7 CES Geobase Shop may be contacted at 325-696-5630. The Contractor will be responsible for any additional costs for exposing new utility lines that have not been surveyed by 7 CES Geobase Shop.

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3. INTERRUPTIONS:

3.1 Planned Utility Outages: The Contractor shall coordinate all requests for utility outages with the Contracting Officer in writing twenty-one (21) calendar days prior to date of requested outage. Water, gas, steam, sewer and electrical outages shall be held to a maximum duration of 2 hours unless otherwise approved in writing. See Contractor Request for Utility Outage included in this Section.

3.2 Unplanned Utility Outages (Accidental Disruption of Utilities): In the event of accidental disruption of any utility, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting officer of the unplanned outage. The Contractor shall immediately take every reasonable step to repair the damage in a manner acceptable to the Government and will restore the utility to full use as soon as practicable. If the Contractor so desires, and the Government agrees, the Government may complete necessary repairs to the damaged utility and withhold from payments due to the Contractor the necessary amount to defray all costs associated with the repair of the utility.

4. USE: All reasonable quantities of existing utilities will be made available to the Contractor without charge. Any temporary connections or lines required shall be installed, maintained, and removed at the Contractor's expense. Any damage associated with the use of these utilities shall be repaired and/or replaced in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer at Contractor's expense. See Contractor Request for Use of Dyess AFB Fire Hydrants included in this Section.

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The following information must be prepared and forwarded to the CO for approval and coordination with Civil Engineering.

Request For Utility Outage

From:

Contract No: Description and Location of Contract:

Date of Outage Requested: Type of Outage:

Location Affected by Outage:

Description of Work to be performed and Other Utilities Affected:

Requested Civil Engineer Support:

Date: Time:

Type of Support:

Electrical X-5184 Water X-4481

Access X-4155 Road Closure X-4155

Alarms X-5195 Fire Dept Standby X-2486

Duration of Outage: Start: Completed:

Signature:

Contractor Representative: Date:

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Contractor Request for Use of Dyess AFB Fire Hydrants.

Proposed Hydrant Number:

Project Title & FNWZ Building:

1. The Company requests the use of fire hydrant number above for the purpose of used in the performance of the contract to . Period of hydrant use will be from to dates. This form shall be resubmitted for approval 15 days prior to expiration of above dates if an extension is required. I understand approval is contingent on all of the following:

a. The company providing a suitable connection with a Class III Back Flow Preventer (reduced pressure principle device) and screw type globe valve to be attached to the hydrant. The connection will be 2- 1/2" National Standard fire thread. The backflow device and valve shall be installed prior to hydrant use & properly supported with adjustable jack stands to prevent damage to fire hydrant threads.

b. Call the CE Customer Service for certification of your backflow device PRIOR TO INSTALLATION at 325-696-4154. Non-compliant devices will be removed without notice. Backflow devices must be certified/recertified every 365 days.

c. Backflow preventers shall be installed with the vent facing down & at least 12" clearance below the unit.

Contractor shall leave the connection in place during approval period.

d. Insuring the hydrant is fully opened and left in that position during approval period, except in periods of freezing weather. Prior to opening hydrant after freezing weather, backflow device must be fully drained.

If backflow device is removed from the hydrant, it must be RECERTIFIED prior to reuse.

e. Insuring an approved fire hydrant wrench is used to open/close the hydrant. Insuring all servicing from the hydrant is done at the top of the vehicle or tank. No bottom servicing will be permitted. Using no quick opening valves causing excess water hammer in the main.

f. Discontinue hydrant use if there is any hydrant malfunction or leakage from underground and immediately report the issue to the Fire Department, 325-696-2486.

g. For emergency purposes or noncompliance with the above items, the backflow device may be removed by the government. Contractor shall be responsible of coordinating with the Water Shop prior to Contractor reinstallation.

2. I understand and agree that (Company) assumes full responsibility for any damage to the hydrant, water mains, adjacent grounds, vegetation, buildings, or streets resulting from hydrant use.

(Contractor Name) (Contractor Signature) (Date)

(CE Water Shop Approval)

(Dyess Fire Department Approval)

Typical Installation Detail

The following information must be prepared and forwarded to the Contracting Officer for approval and coordination with Civil Engineering’s Fire Department and Utilities PRIOR TO THE USE of Base fire hydrants.

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1. SAFETY PLAN: Contractor shall prepare a safety plan for all airfield work and submit such plan to Contracting Officer for approval. Work cannot commence until this Safety Plan has been approved by the Contracting Officer. This plan shall schedule all work in all airfield areas pursuant to these working conditions. This Safety Plan shall be kept current. This safety plan shall include as a minimum an airfield safety training schedule for employees, construction vehicles hauling routes, airfield driving training schedule, a list of suitable hazard markings/lights/beacons/flags for vehicles to be used during construction, construction area barricade layout, and the steps the contractor will follow every day to keep his employees, the working area and its vicinity in compliance with all local, state and federal safety requirements while performing work under this contract.

1.1. FOD MITIGATION PLAN: Contractor will prepare a comprehensive foreign object debris (FOD) mitigation plan. The plan shall show the contractor’s FOD mitigation area of responsibility and address, as a minimum, a FOD sweep schedule, a FOD check station when leaving work area (free zone), an approved “free zone”, and a driving lane or contractor’s route. The FOD plan must be approved by the Airfield Manger.

2. COORDINATION:

2.1 Contracting Officer: Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer more than 7 calendar days in advance of performing any airfield work at Dyess AFB.

2.2 Airfield Manager: Contractor shall check in with Airfield Management at Dyess AFB at 674 Alert Avenue Bldg 9001 (Base Operations) prior to the start of each work day for aircraft traffic advisories and any unusual working conditions.

3. SCHEDULED MILITARY OPERATIONS: No airfield work areas may be available for contract accomplishment during 14 calendar days in 7 calendar day increments during the contract performance period due to scheduled military operations. In these cases of non-availability of work areas due to scheduled military operations, the Contractor will receive notice from the Government not less than 7 calendar days in advance of such non-availability. The Contractor shall not be eligible for additional compensation when a work area is not available for each of these two 7 calendar day periods of non-availability.

4. ADDITIONAL CRITERIA: Contractor shall comply with the following additional criteria:

4.1 Storage areas and areas for access to and from the work area will be designated for the Contractor and Contractor’s vehicles. Materials and equipment are not permitted on other areas of the airfield without coordination with the Airfield Manager and approval of the Contracting Officer.

4.2. The Contractor shall remove all equipment and objectionable matter from the work site upon completion of each day’s work and have the work area in a safe, clean, and orderly manner to the satisfaction of the Airfield Manager and the Contracting Officer. FOD will be monitored throughout the workday to ensure the work area and its surroundings are kept clear to prevent migration of FOD by vehicles and/or taxiing aircraft.

4.3. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with operations and security personnel. The Contractor shall not enter or be within 100-feet of the active runway unless equipped with two ways radio(s) and authorized by the Air Traffic Control Tower. Contractor shall provide the radio(s) in sufficient quantity for control of his runway operations. After approval is given by the base frequency manager for the Contractor to use the frequency, the Contractor will be provided the ramp net frequency. Additionally, the Contractor’s jobsite

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4.4. The Contractor shall give right-of-way to aircraft at all times.

4.5. Fire trucks and emergency equipment shall have ingress and egress rights to all areas at all times.

4.6. All equipment used on the runway or within 100-feet of the near edge of the runway shall be manned and operational at all times.

4.7. The Contractor and his personnel shall comply with current Air Force, FAA, and Dyess AFB, safety procedures, rules and regulations reference throughout these specifications and with the base temporary airfield waiver (waivers are reviewed/revised/approved every year). Temporary construction vehicles and equipment in excess of 10 feet in height operating on the airfield shall have suitable hazard markings/lights/beacons, in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1, “Obstruction Marking and Lighting”, Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 12. Construction vehicles/equipment over 20 feet in height are not covered under the current approved construction waiver and FAA aeronautical study (No. 2008-ASW-6172-OE or must current); if such vehicles are required for a construction project, contractor shall request authorization through the Contracting Officer at least 45 calendar days prior to the date the equipment will be needed to allow the government ample time to process the request. Also, hearing protection is required for Contractor’s personnel while working on the airfield due to the excessive sound levels generated by aircraft.

Restrict movement of construction vehicles by flagging and barricading, erecting temporary fencing or providing escorts as appropriate. Ensure no employees, subcontractor or suppliers enter any part of the aircraft operation areas from the construction site unless authorized.

4.8. No work shall commence on any area until all required equipment, personnel, materials, tools, and supplies are on hand and the Contractor is prepared to accomplish the specified work or task.

4.9. Upon clearance notification, the Contractor shall clear the active runway, north and south accesses, and taxiway areas within 100-feet of the active runway of his personnel, supplies, materials, debris, etc.

within 5-minutes after being notified by the Air Traffic Control Tower or the Airfield Manager to clear the runway. The contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and the government inspector after clearing the work area to allow proper documentation of the action taken in the event construction performance is compromised and/or if contractor would seek compensation under the downtime contract line item.

4.10 The Contractor shall be responsible for signage, signaling, lighting, and barricades in the immediate work area where applicable and conforming to the provisions of the UFC 3-260-01”Airfiel and Heliport Planning and Design”, section 14 “Construction Phasing Plan and Operational Safety on Airfields During Construction” and FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-2E “Operational Safety of Airports During Construction” .

4.11. For the protection of Government personnel and property, the Contractor shall comply with these minimum safety requirements while performing work under this contract. These requirements are additional to and do not replace the standards promulgated by the Department of Labor under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). In the event of a conflict between the OSHA Standards and these requirements, the most stringent shall apply.

4.12. All vehicle operators, before driving on the airfield, shall receive special instructions on standard airfield traffic controls/signals/speed limits, be advised of the particular hazards involved and obtain an AF Form 483, Certificate of Competency card and DAFB POV cone, if required. Contracting Officer will coordinate with Airfield Management for driver’s training.

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Ensure contract personnel receive driver’s training prior to the start of construction activities, if personnel are not escorted by a Controlled Movement Area (CMA) and/or Non-CMA licensed driver.

All training will be completed as soon as possible within five working days from the request. Airfield Management will issue the AF Form 483 and DAFB POV cone. Under no circumstances will an individual who did not receive the training operate a vehicle on the airfield or in the airfield environment. The minimum number of vehicles required to complete the contract shall be used while operating on the airfield.

The primary contractor is responsible for all subcontractors used to complete a project.

4.13. Vehicles shall not be driven within 50-feet of an aircraft or under any part of an aircraft. Vehicles shall not be driven within 50-feet of aircraft fueling or defueling operations. When parked on the flight line, vehicles and all equipment mounted on wheels, which do not have integral braking systems, shall be chocked when left unattended. Vehicles left unattended and parked on the flight line shall be left unlocked with keys in the ignition system.

4.14. Under no circumstances shall vehicles be allowed to stand in front of, or be driven into, the path of taxiing aircraft. No vehicle shall be parked or driven closer than 50-feet in front or 200-feet to the rear of any aircraft when engines are in operation or about to be put in operation. Vehicle shall not be parked facing the direction of an aircraft.

4.15 Vehicle operators shall obey the Dyess AFB speed limits for the area in question.

Vehicles on perimeter access roads 20

MPH

General Purpose vehicles on airfield 15

MPH

Towing Equipment 10

MPH

Special use vehicles 10

MPH

Driving Lane on Taxiway Alpha 25

MPH

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