C8324Xrev.docx

FINAL DESIGN

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FOR REPAIR AIR STATION

AIRCRAFT APRONS

U.S. COAST GUARD STATION

BASE ELIZABETH CITY

ELIZABETH CITY, NC

Contract HSCG83-07-D-3WF172 Task Order HSCG83-15-R-PCR137 Project No. 6525759

Prepared For:

United States Coast Guard Civil Engineering Unit Cleveland, Ohio

Revised September

FINAL DESIGN

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

SHORE MAINTENANCE COMMAND

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FOR REPAIR AIR STATION

AIRCRAFT APRONS

U.S. COAST GUARD STATION BASE ELIZABETH CITY

ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA

REVISED SEPTEMBER 2016

COMMANDING OFFICER

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

CIVIL ENGINEERING UNIT, RM 2179

1240 EAST NINTH STREET

CLEVELAND, OHIO 44199-2060

AUTHOR:

Michael Baker International Airside Business Park 100 Airside Drive Moon Township, PA 15108

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Division Section Title Page

1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

(Continued) Division Section Title Page

02 EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 47

03 CONCRETE

22 PLUMBING

22 05 83.63 Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining 93

31 EARTHWORK

31 00 00 Earthwork 99

32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

33 UTILITIES

34 73 13 Mooring and Grounding Points for Aircraft 322

DIVISION 1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00

SCOPE OF WORK

Scope of Work

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

1.1 Base Item #1: Reconstruct Taxiway H as indicated on the drawings. The reconstruction of this area includes the removal of the existing pavement structure to subgrade and the construction of a new jointed Portland cement concrete (PCC) pavement including the underlying aggregate layers as indicated on the drawings. This reconstruction also includes the replacement of the existing storm pipes under the taxiway pavement as indicated on the drawings. Provide a new terminal fence post with fittings at the end of the fence removed as shown on drawing C-203. Existing fabric shall be attached with a new tension bar.

1.1.1 Basis for Design: The pavement design was performed using the Pavement-Transportation Assisted Structural Engineering (PCASE) program version 2.09.04 in accordance with UFC 3-260-02, utilizing the geotechnical information determined from borings of the project area.

The traffic used in the design of this pavement is as follows:

C130J – 1,087 operations C130H – 14,228 operations C27 (HC-144) – 16,738 operations

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.

2.1 Construction Drawings: 8324-D 1of 77 through 77 of 77

2. Geotechnical Exploration Report – Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, and Repair of Existing Aprons

SECTION 01 11 16

WORK BY OTHERS

Work by Others

SECTION 01 12 16

PROJECT PHASING

Project Phasing

1. To minimize interference with Coast Guard operations, utilize the following phasing sequence to accomplish contract work. Coordinate timing between successive phases with Coast Guard personnel to allow for necessary relocations. The final marking of the pavements shall occur at least 30 days after the completion of Phase V and be coordinated with the on-site representative. The total project duration for all phases is 206 calendar days with four additional days for bad weather. The total period of performance is 210 calendar days.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE – The duration of the preconstruction phase is 45 Calendar Days. This phase has been allotted in order to allow the contractor time to prepare all necessary permits, submittals, schedules, etc.

PHASE I – The duration of Phase I is 60 Calendar Days. The work in this Phase includes all the work associated with the reconstruction of Taxiway H. This includes the replacement of several storm pipes, the removal of pavement, excavation, and the reconstruction of the pavement structure.

PHASE II – The duration of Phase II is 40 Calendar Days. The work in this Phase includes the slab replacements and isolated repairs in front of Building 55. Aircraft shall have access to at least one bay of Building 55 at all times during this Phase. This phase shall be conducted as two sub-phases IIA and IIB, 20 calendar days each. One bay of the hanger must be fully operational at all times PHASE III – The duration of Phase III is 26 Calendar Days. This phase shall start after the completion of phase II. The work in this Phase includes all work associated with the reconstruction of the south east corner of the Air Station Apron. This includes pavement removal, excavation, and the reconstruction of the pavement structure. Aircraft shall have access to at least one parking location north of the work area at all times during this Phase.

PHASE IV – The duration of Phase IV is 25 Calendar Days. This phase shall start upon the completion of Phase I. The work in this phase includes all work associated with the reconstruction of Ptero Roost and the parking lot between Buildings 49 and 53. This includes pavement removal, excavation, storm water infrastructure, and the reconstruction of the pavement structure.

PHASE V – The duration of Phase V is 5 Calendar Days. This phase shall be constructed concurrent with Phase 4. The work in this phase includes the milling and paving indicated on Taxiway G and in front of Building 79.

PHASE VI – The duration of Phase VI is 5 Calendar Days. This phase shall begin 30 days after the completion of phase IV and consist of 1 Calendar Day of physical work. The work in this phase includes the final marking of all the pavement included in this project as shown on the plans.

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. David Aydlett, (252) 335-6870, david.p.aydlett@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 1-877- RAPIDGate (1-877-727-4341). 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 1-877-RAPIDGate (1-877-727-4341). 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 1-877-RAPIDGate (1-877-727-4341) 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. INTERFERENCE WITH AIRFIELD OPERATIONS:

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.

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 13

UTILITY PERMITS

Utility Permits

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