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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

ENGINEERING SERVICES DIVISION

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

REMOVE RUBBER AND PAINT R/W 1028

U.S. COAST GUARD BASE

ELIZABETH CITY

ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA

September 2014

COMMANDING OFFICER

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

CIVIL ENGINEERING UNIT, RM 2179

1240 EAST NINTH STREET

CLEVELAND, OHIO 44199-2060

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Division Section Title Page

1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3 CONCRETE

7 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

9 FINISHES

09 97 27 Runway and Taxiway Painting 40

32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

(January 2012 Version)

SECTION 01 11 00

SCOPE OF WORK

Scope of Work

1. WORK INCLUDED: Major items of work shall include the following:

1.1 Rubber Removal: Remove rubber from the grayed out portions of the runway shown on sheet C-01 of the drawings. Rubber shall be removed by abrasive methods. All debris and cleaning water shall be vacuumed cleaned during removal operations by using specially designed runway cleaning equipment. All rubber removal operations shall be conducted at night to allow the airfield to remain in operation.

1.2 Joint Repair: Scrape and remove damaged joint sealant and underlying backer rod material from the runway joints located within the areas shown on sheet C-02 of the drawings. Base work shall include the repair of 2,000 lineal feet of joints.

1.3 Spalled Joint Edge Repairs: Areas along joints with spalling shall be cleaned and patched using epoxy-concrete. Spalled areas shall be abrasively cleaned and water blasted prior to patching. Patch areas shall be formed to maintain straight and uniform joints. Base work shall include the repair of 500 lineal feet of spalled joint edges.

1.4 Asphalt Crack Filling: Clean and remove debris from cracks in the asphalt throughout the areas of the taxiways and fill with new crack filler indicated on the drawing C-06. The crack filler will be cold-applied, flush filled with a three-inch wide over-band. Cracks range from ¼” wide to ½” wide. Base work shall include crack filling of 9,580 lineal feet of cracks for the taxiways shown on sheet C-07.

1.5 Runway and Taxiway Marking Removal: Remove all markings from the runway and taxiways that service Runway 10-28. Markings shall be removed using abrasives means and all debris shall vacuumed and contained. Areas shall be wetted to minimize dust and debris.

1.6 Runway and Taxiway Markings: Repaint Runway 10-28 and servicing taxiways markings in their entirety. Use the coating system as specified in Section 09 97 27. Verify exact layout of markings with the Elizabeth City facilities maintenance department. All markings shall be lay out and conform with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5340-1K.

1.7 Work Item 1: Provide a unit work item for each additional 50 lineal feet of joint repair at $_____ per lineal foot for a total of $________.

1.8 Work Item 2: Provide a unit work item for each additional 10 lineal feet of joint repair at $_____ per lineal foot for a total of $________.

1.9 Work Item 3: Provide a unit work item for each additional 100 lineal feet of crack filler at $______ per lineal foot for a total of $__________.

2. Work associated with these items is described in the following specification sections and/or is shown on the contract drawings. Incidental work items not listed above and necessary for completing the project shall be included.

2. DRAWINGS: Drawings and the accompanying specifications are the property of the Government and comprise legal documentation that pertains exclusively to this project. Drawings will be made available in a format determined by the solicitation method. CEU Cleveland will not provide hard copies of drawings.

FAA AC 150/5370-2F, Operational Safety on Airports During Construction

SECTION 01 14 00

CONTRACTOR WORK HOURS

Contractor Work Hours

RAPIDGate Program Enrollment Information

1. Enroll your company by calling 1-877-RAPIDGate (1-877-727-4342)

To enroll your company in the RAPIDGate Program, please go to the following web address to fill out the enrolment forms, https://eform.rapidgate.com/ . On the enrollment forms you will need to provide your USCG Base Elizabeth City Sponsor Contracting Officer Representative (COR) point of contact, including a name, phone number, and e-mail address [Mr. Garry Manning, 252-335-6476, garry.w.manning@uscg.mil]. USCG Base Elizabeth City must authorize your request to participate in the RAPIDGate Program. The minimum elapsed time from company enrollment to an employee receiving his or her RAPIDGate Credential is approximately two weeks. If you would like additional information please call Eid Passport at 1877- RAPIDGate (1877-727-4341). A customer service representative will give you all the necessary information regarding the RAPIDGate Program.

If your company is already enrolled in the RAPIDGate Program at another installation, it may request access for its employees at this installation by calling 1877-RAPIDGate (1877-727-4341). Once your company is approved by USCG Base Elizabeth City, your employee who already holds a RAPIDGate Credential may be able to use the same credentials at the additional installation.

2. Employees register at onsite registration stations.

Once your company has been approved for the enrollment and paid the enrollment fee your company will receive an email with you company’s RAPIDGate Company Code. Instruct your employees who need access to USCG Base Elizabeth City to register at the self-service registration station located at USCG Base Elizabeth City. Each employee should be ready to provide your company’s RAPIDGate company code, his or her address, phone number, date of birth, and Social Security Number. The registration station will capture the employee’s photograph for credentialing and fingerprints for identity verification.

Assisted registration at your company’s location may be available if you have 50 or more employees to register. Call 1877-RAPIDGate (1877-727-4341) for details.

3. The RAPIDGate Program performs background screening and credentialing.

Once your company has approved each employee for participation and paid the registration fee, the RAPIDGate Program performs identity authorization and background screening. Your company will be notified when qualified employees may pick up their personalized RAPIDGate Credentials at the USCG Base Elizabeth City Pass and ID. Each employee must show proof of identity by presenting one form of identification from List A, or two forms of identification from list B (next page) to retrieve their credentials.

After activating their RAPIDGate Credentials, employees present their credentials to request entry to USCG Base Elizabeth City, and must wear and display the credentials at all times while on the installation. Questions about the USCG Base Elizabeth City RAPIDGate Program should be addressed to info@rapidgate.com with the subject line RE: RAPIDGate Program.

Forms of acceptable identification for picking up your credentials:

List A – one needed

· U.S. Passport (unexpired)

· Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form I-551)

· Unexpired foreign passport, with I551 stamp or attached form I-94 indicating unexpired employment authorization

· Unexpired employment authorization document that contains a photograph (Form I-766, I-688, I-688A, or I668B)

List B – two needed

· Driver’s License or ID card issued by a state

· ID card issued by federal, state, or local government agencies or entities

· School ID card with a photograph

· Voter’s registration card

· U.S. Military or draft record

· Military dependent’s ID card

· U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Card

· Native American Tribal Document

· Drivers License issued by a Canadian government authority

· U.S. Social Security card issued by the Social Security Administration

· Certificate of Birth Abroad issued by the Department of State (Form FS-545 or DS 1350)

· Original or certified copy of a birth certificate issued by a state, country, municipal authority or outlying possession of the Unites States bearing an official seal.

· U.S. Citizen ID Card (Form I-197)

· ID Card for use of resident citizen in the United States (Form I-179)

· Unexpired employment authorization document issued by DHS (other than those listed in list A)

SECTION 01 14 13

PRE-BID SITE VISITS

Pre-Bid Site Visits

SECTION 01 14 14

PRE-CONSTRUCTION SITE CONDITIONS

Pre-Construction Site Conditions

SECTION 01 14 16

COORDINATION

Coordination

3.8 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND SECURITY

1. Vehicle and pedestrian access routes for Airfield construction projects must becontrolled to prevent inadvertent or unauthorized entry of persons, vehicles, or animals onto the AOA. The AFM will coordinate requirements for vehicle operations with airport tenants, the Air Traffic Manager and contractors.

2. All personnel operating a motor vehicle on Airport property shall have a valid state driver’s license. North Carolina State Motor Vehicle Laws will be observed when operating a vehicle on the Airport.

3. Aircraft will continue to use existing runways, aprons, and taxiways during the time that work under a contract is being performed. The Contractor shall, at all time, conduct the work as to create no hindrance, hazard, or obstacle to aircraft using the Airport.

I. Construction Site Parking. The CSPP will show parking areas for contractor employees to prevent any unauthorized entry of persons or vehicles onto the AOA, and penetration of protected airspace by parked vehicles. These areas will allow reasonable contractor employee access to the job site. The project area(s) shall be bounded by approved barricades identifying contractor personnel and vehicle area operation limits.

J. Construction Equipment Parking. Contractor employees must park and service construction vehicles in an area designated by the AFM outside the Runway Object Free Area (ROFA) and never in the safety area of an active runway or taxiway. Contractor parking and equipment staging areas will be identified as the Contractor Staging Area in the drawing set in the project’s CSPP. Inactive equipment shall not be parked on a closed taxiway or runway, unless a complex setup makes movement of specialized equipment infeasible. Construction vehicles shall be parked outside the OFA when not in use by construction personnel (for example, overnight, on weekends, or during other periods when construction is not active.

K. Marking and Lighting of Vehicles. The Contractor shall abide by the requirements established under AC 150/5210‐5, Painting, Marking, and Lighting of Vehicles Used on an Airport. All vehicles and equipment operating in the Angle of Attack (AOA) and in the general vicinity of the safety area or in aircraft movement areas must be marked with flashing yellow/amber beacons or orange and white flags during daylight hours. In addition the vehicles and equipment will have identifying symbols at a minimum of 2‐inch block‐type characters of contrasting color that are easily legible. During hours of darkness or low visibility they shall be marked with at least flashing yellow/amber beacons. Beacons and flags must be maintained to standards in good working and operational condition. Beacons must be located on the uppermost part of the vehicle structure, visible from any direction, peak intensity within the range of 40 to 400 candelas, and flash 75 +/‐ 15 flashes per minute. Flags shall be 3’ by 3’ with alternating 1’ by 1’international orange and white squares, and shall be replaced by the contractor if they become faded, discolored, or ragged or as determined by the Airfield Manager and COR.

L. Required escorts. At no time will vehicles or personnel enter portions of the Airfield outside the contract area unless permitted and accompanied by an Airfield approved escort. All construction related activity taking place within any active area of the Configuration Management Automation (CMA) requires the presence of an En route Communications Gateway (ECG) licensed Airfield Driver escort having radio communication with the Control Tower unless prior approval is obtained from the AFM (OPS-1). Spotters and/or flaggers having radio or telephone contact with the Control Tower may be used with the approval of the AFM and the Control Tower

M. Driver Training. To ensure compliance with ECG’s Airfield Driving rules and regulations, all personnel who drive a vehicle or operate equipment in the AOA shall take the “Airfield Driver Training before operating on the Airfield, unless properly escorted. The training includes proper vehicle operations on various areas under normal, lost communications, and emergency conditions.

O. Wildlife management. The CSPP must be in accordance with AC 150/5200‐33, Hazardous Wildlife Attractants on or near Airports, and Certalert 98‐05, Grasses Attractive to Hazardous Wildlife. Construction contractors must carefully control and continuously remove waste or loose materials that might attract wildlife. Contractor personnel must be aware of and avoid construction activities that can create wildlife hazards on airports, such as:

P. Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Management. Special care and measures shall be taken to prevent Foreign Object Debris / Damage (FOD) when working in an airport environment. The Contractor shall be held responsible for implementing an approved FOD Plan that will be incorporated into the CSPP. The FOD Management Plan will have procedures for prevention, regular cleanup, and containment of construction material and debris.

Q. Miscellaneous

1. Concrete mixer chutes, Must be retracted to a single chute while traveling on the AOA.

2. Forklift forks. Must be raised no less than 6 inches and no more than 12 inches, and covered or protected by an approved pallet, when proceeding from one point to another.

3. Radio Contact. Construction vehicles operating in the CMA must have radio contact with the Control Tower or must be escorted by a vehicle that has radio contact with the Tower.

4. Runway Crossing. No person will operate vehicle or construction equipment belonging to or under the supervision of a contractor on or across a runway or taxiway, unless they have met the requirements in Chapter 3-H, or are escorted by Airfield Operations.

5. Open-flame welding or torch cutting is prohibited unless adequate fire and safety precautions are provided and have been approved by COR. NOTE: Under no circumstances are flare pots allowed on the Airfield at any time.

SECTION 01 14 19

FIELD ADJUSTMENTS

Field Adjustments

1. The Contracting Officer’s Representative may authorize field adjustments. Field adjustments are those alterations that do not affect time, price, or intent of the contract documents. All field adjustments shall be documented in the Daily Reports and on the As-Built Drawings.

SECTION 01 18 14

BUILDING PERMITS

Building Permits

1. NO BUILDING PERMITS from state or local governments are required for work performed on federal property. Courtesy permits may be obtained at the Contractor's option. No payment will be made to the Contractor for any permit cost. Design changes to obtain courtesy permits, even at no cost, will not be allowed without written approval of the Contracting Officer.

SECTION 01 18 17

ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS

Environmental Permits

1. Unless directed by other sections of this specification, the Contractor will not be responsible for obtaining environmental permits.

SECTION 01 26 13

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

Request for Information

1. Improperly prepared RFIs will not be processed by the Contracting Officer, but will be returned unprocessed.

1. RFIs from subcontractors or material suppliers shall be submitted through, reviewed by, and signed by the Prime Contractor prior to submitting to the Contracting Officer.

2. The Contracting Officer will neither act on nor respond to RFIs received directly from subcontractors or suppliers.

4. To request different methods of performing work than those drawn and specified.

4. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S RESPONSE TO RFIs:

a. Unprocessed RFIs will be returned with a stamp or notation: Not Reviewed.

3. Answers to properly prepared RFIs may be made directly upon the RFI form with supplementary instructions as necessary.

SECTION 01 31 19

PROJECT MEETINGS

Project Meetings

SECTION 01 32 16

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE, SCHEDULE OF VALUES,

AND PROGRESS SCHEDULE

Construction Schedule, Schedule of Values and Progress Schedule

1. All major categories of work to be performed within the required contract completion date broken out in sufficient detail to track progress throughout the life of the contract. Major work categories should include but are not limited to mobilization, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, roofing, concrete, site work, and demobilization. In addition to construction activities, procurement times for critical items, submittal turnaround time, mobilization, final inspection, punchlist work, and demobilization shall be shown on the schedule.

2. The duration of each work category.

3. Any concurrent work categories.

b. Schedule of Values-This schedule shall be prepared as a detailed cost breakdown of the contract price and be submitted with the Construction Schedule. This schedule shall include but not be limited to costs of materials, equipment, and labor for all major work categories shown on the Construction Schedule. The Contractor shall adhere to the following guidelines when developing the Schedule of Values.

1. Format - The line items in the Schedule of Values shall be the same as that of the Construction Schedule.

2. Bonds - Bonding costs will only be paid in a lump sum if they are broken out separately and included with the schedule of values. The Contractor shall provide evidence that he has furnished full payment to the surety.

3. Materials - To request progress payments for materials delivered to the construction or fabrication site, the particular category of work associated with the materials must be broken down into separate material and labor costs.

2. UPDATES: Each month and /or with each progress payment request, the Contractor shall submit the following:

a. Progress Schedule-This schedule shall be an update of the Construction Schedule. It shall show the current schedule of all work.

1. Modifications - If modifications are made to the contract, the work added shall be tracked separately from the original Construction Schedule and shall maintain its individuality on the Progress Schedule throughout the life of the contract. Progress Payment requests shall not lump modification costs into the original contract price.

SECTION 01 32 26

CONSTRUCTION DAILY REPORTS

Construction Daily Reports

SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

Submittal Procedures

SECTION 01 35 29

SAFETY PROGRAM

Safety Program

SECTION 01 51 00

TEMPORARY UTILITIES

Temporary Utilities

SECTION 01 51 16

TEMPORARY FIRE PROTECTION

Temporary Fire Protection

SECTION 01 55 00

ACCESS ROADS AND PARKING

Access Roads and Parking

SECTION 01 55 29

STAGING AREAS AND ACCESS

Staging Areas and Access

SECTION 01 56 00

LIGHTS, SIGNS AND BARRICADES

Lights, Signs and Barricades

SECTION 01 57 23

POLLUTION CONTROL

Pollution Control