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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

ENGINEERING SERVICES DIVISION

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

MAINTENANCE HANGAR REPAIRS

AT

U.S. COAST GUARD AIR STATION

DETROIT

MOUNT CLEMENS, MICHIGAN

JANUARY 2017

COMMANDING OFFICER

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

CIVIL ENGINEERING UNIT, RM 2179

1240 EAST NINTH STREET

CLEVELAND, OHIO 44199-2060

AUTHOR: MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL DIV 1 - 28

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Division Section Title Page

1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.)

Division Section Title Page

2 EXISTING CONDITIONS

7 TERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

9 FINISHES

10 SPECIALTIES

21 FIRE SUPPRESSION

23 HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.)

Division Section Title Page

23 HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (cont.)

26 ELECTRICAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.)

Division Section Title Page

26 ELECTRICAL (cont.)

27 COMMUNICATIONS

27 10 00 Temporary Trailer Telecommunications…………….…... 551

28 ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 76 Interior Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System……… 557

DIVISION 1

(April 2014 Version)

SECTION 01 11 00

SCOPE OF WORK

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

1.1 Base Work Items:

1.1.1 Remove and replace the existing hangar office/shop space heating, ventilation and air condition system with new system. Remove existing systems (boiler fed fin tub radiators, ducted air handling units, ductless mini-splits, window A/C units, etc.) as well as components that have been abandoned-in-place from previously used systems and provide new systems. Provide temporary HVAC for proper climate control as noted in Section 01 71 33 “Protection from Weather and Construction Operations”.

1.1.2 Remove and replace existing suspended ceiling system with new suspended ceiling system including new grid and ceiling tile. Patch and paint areas that have been affected by suspended ceiling system replacement.

1.1.3 Provide partial removal of the existing hangar roofing system and replace with new hangar roofing system. Provide new lightning protection system.

1.1.4 Remove and replace of the existing hangar bay lighting system with a new LED lighting system and associated controls. New LED lighting system shall produce a minimum of 100 foot-candles at the work-plane throughout the hangar bay, per the latest edition of Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Lighting Handbook.

1.1.5 Provide new bird netting along the existing hangar bay ceiling plane to effectively prevent birds from landing and/or nesting in the ceiling structure and supporting ceiling-hung utilities. Bird netting shall not interfere with fire suppression, lighting, or other hangar related operations.

1.1.6 Remove and replace existing hangar bay infrared heater system including the controls with a new system.

1.1.7 Remove and replace the existing hangar door electric de-icing system with new system.

1.1.8 Remove and replace the existing maintenance hangar building fire suppression system with new system.

1.1.9 The new hangar fire protection system, which includes all detection, suppression and control equipment, is a High Expansion (Hi-Ex) Foam System type designed and shall be constructed in accordance with the Air Force Engineering Technical Order (ETL) 02-15.

1.1.10 Provide a complete replacement of detection/notification system, fire alarm panels, foam releasing panels, suppression equipment and piping/risers serving the hangar bay and surrounding offices and shops.

1.1.11 Provide two (2) - 100 gallon surge arresters in the fire pump house. The surge arresters are to be installed on the system side of each fire pump discharge check valve and as close to the valve as possible.

1.1.12 Complete system commissioning/testing prior to final acceptance according to ETL 02-15 and Section 21 13 20, Part 3.5 for Preliminary and Final Acceptance Testing Requirements.

1.1.13 Abate lead and asbestos based on survey and documents provided. See Section 02 32 80 “Asbestos Hazard Control Activities”.

1.1.14 Provide temporary office trailer with associated furniture for ten work stations for Air Station Detroit personnel use during phased construction. Provide all necessary utility connections. Telecommunication components and work (Unit Work Item 1.2.1) for necessary temporary trailer connectivity shall not be included in the Base Work.

1.1.15 Phase work and provide temporary utilities as defined in Section 01 12 16 “Project Phasing”.

1.2 Unit Work Item:

1.2.1 Provide telecommunications requirements for the temporary office trailer as stated on Sheet G-02 and Specification Section 27 10 00.

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.

SECTION 01 11 16

WORK BY OTHERS

1. WORK NOT INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT: Non-contractor personnel will accomplish the following work items necessary for completion of the project. However, the contractor must coordinate accomplishment of these work items with the appropriate parties noted below in accordance with Section 01 14 16, “Coordination”.

1.1 Work by Coast Guard Personnel: Coast Guard personnel (or other parties acting on the behalf of the Coast Guard) will install and connect communications/security and electronic equipment/radios/telephone and antennas, and pull wiring for these systems for the work under this contract including the temporary office trailer.

1.2 Work by Utility Companies: Utility company service crews will perform all electrical, water, natural gas, and/or sewer connections to main service lines. The contractor shall ensure that all main electrical service panels and accompanying feeders /sewer and water line drops are completed and ready for service prior to coordinating any tie-in as indicated on the drawings.

1.3 Work by other Contractors or Service Companies: Contractor personnel and equipment associated with another construction contract in progress may require access to the site during execution of this contract. The contractor shall coordinate work and ensure that work operations do not interfere with the contract currently in progress. The contractor shall allow service contract personnel access to the site for trash removal, snow removal, grounds maintenance or the performance of other related service contracts. The Coast Guard will advise the contractor of the trash removal, grounds maintenance or other recurring maintenance schedules.

SECTION 01 12 16

PROJECT PHASING

1. Throughout the construction of this project, the entire maintenance hangar shall remain in operation. The Contractor shall prepare and submit a construction phasing plan meeting all the requirements of the contract documents. The phasing plan shall be submitted to the COR and Contracting Officer prior to the initial construction kick-off meeting. The phasing plan shall also include an operational safety plan and incorporate the requirements of Section 01 35 29 – Safety Program. The phasing plan shall address operational safety during each project phase identified in the phasing plan. The construction schedule submitted by the Contractor shall include a minimum of 48 hours between phases to allow the Air Station personnel to adjust their operations. The Contractor shall notify the COR in writing a minimum of 48 hours prior to each of the scheduled phases. The Contractor is to provide temporary utilities to all spaces not being renovated or waiting to be renovated during the phased construction, so that operations within those spaces can be maintained throughout the construction of the project. Coast Guard shall implement fire watch during periods without automatic fire detection.

1.1 SECTION 1 & 2: Hangar Bay & Fire Pump Room

The work to be done in the hangar bay shall completed in two equal physical sections, each a separate phase: the north section and south section. All of the required work for the first section must be completed before proceeding to the second section. A temporary construction barricade shall be constructed between the two sections while work is being done in each section (see Sheet No. G-02).

1.2 SECTIONS 3, 4 & 5: All Other Spaces

The work to be done in all of the other spaces shall be completed in three physical sections, each a separate phase. Work in the three sections shall be completed sequentially to allow the Air Station personnel to be relocated into the temporary office trailer (see Sheet No. G-02).

1.3 CONCURRENT PHASES: All Spaces

The work to be accomplished in either Section 1 or Section 2, can occur concurrently with the work to be accomplished in either Section 3, Section 4 or Section 5.

SECTION 01 14 00

CONTRACTOR WORK HOURS

SECTION 01 14 13

PRE-BID SITE VISITS

1. GENERAL: Bidders are responsible for visiting the site to field verify existing conditions and determine actual dimensions and the nature of the work required. Failure to visit the site does not relinquish the bidder from determining the extent and scope of the work required and estimating the difficulty and cost to complete the project. Requests for equitable adjustments, in either time or money, arising from failing to field verify site conditions may be denied. Provisions regarding the site visit requirements are outlined in FAR Clause 52.236-3 “Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work”.

2. SITE VISIT: Arrange pre-bid site visits to verify existing conditions with the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Detroit Facilities Engineering Officer, LT Joe Coffman at 586-239-6717. The U.S. Coast Guard may limit hours of access or levy certain restrictions regarding visits to the site.

SECTION 01 14 14

PRE-CONSTRUCTION SITE CONDITIONS

SECTION 01 14 16

COORDINATION

1. INTERFERENCE WITH COAST GUARD OPERATIONS: Accomplish work in a manner that causes minimal impact on normal operations. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative at least five working days in advance of any planned outages of water, electrical, telephone, or sanitary facilities. Notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative at least one week prior to beginning construction.

2. MILITARY STATION REGULATIONS:

2.1 The Contractor, his employees, and subcontractors shall become familiar with and obey all station regulations. All personnel employed on the project shall keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress, and shall not enter any other areas outside of the site of the work unless required to do so in the performance of their duties. The Contractor's equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identification.

2.2 There shall be NO SMOKING in any Coast Guard building.

2.3 Storage Areas: The Contracting Officer’s Representative will determine exact location and boundaries of staging areas. Under no circumstances shall materials be stored in areas that will interfere with aircraft operations.

2.4 Storm Protection: If a gale force wind warning or higher is issued, take precautions to minimize any danger to persons and protect the work and nearby Government property. Precautions shall include, but not be limited to, closings, removing loose materials, tools and equipment, from exposed locations. Remove and secure scaffolding and temporary work. Close openings in the work area if storms of lessor intensity are imminent.

3. INTERFERENCE WITH AIRFIELD OPERATIONS:

3.1 Scheduling: Schedule work to accommodate aircraft operations. The Government will make every effort to schedule aircraft operations so as to permit the maximum amount of time for contractor activities. However, in the event of an emergency, intense operational demand, adverse wind conditions, and other such unforeseen difficulties, the contractor shall discontinue operations at the specified locations in the aircraft operation area for the safety of the contractor and military personnel and the protection of Government property. Submit a schedule to the Contracting Officer describing work to be accomplished, work locations relative to distances from buildings, runways, etc., and dates and times work is scheduled. Keep the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative apprised of any changes to this schedule.

3.2 Hazards to Airfield and Heliport Operations: Follow strict precautions regarding aircraft operations for all construction work within proximity of runways, taxiways, parking aprons, runway end zones and within 75 feet on either side of runways and taxiways. Park equipment in an area designated by the Contracting Officer’s Representative and under no circumstances shall equipment be parked overnight or for any extended period of time in proximity to runways or taxiways. Do not store materials in aircraft operation areas.

3.3 Daytime Markings: During daylight hours, mark stationary and mobile equipment with international orange and white checkered flags; mark the material and work site with yellow flags.

3.4 Nighttime Markings: During nighttime, which begins two hours before sundown and ends two hours after sunrise, mark stationary and mobile equipment, material and the work site with red lanterns. Should the Contracting Officer’s Representative determine that red lanterns could confuse pilots, the red lenses shall be replaced with lenses of the color designated.

3.5 Excavation: Excavate only trenches for which back-fill material is on site and ready for placement. Immediately back-fill and compact trenches as specified.

SECTION 01 14 19

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

1. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining all permits required for connection to all public or private utility systems. This shall include all permit, inspection, administrative and accessory costs normally charged of customers by the utility.

1.1 All Tie-in and/or connection fees will be paid by the Contractor.

SECTION 01 18 14

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

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

1. SUMMARY:

A. Section Includes: Administrative requirements for requests for information.

2. DEFINITIONS:

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

3. CONTRACTOR’S REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION:

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

1. LOCATION: Project meetings will be conducted either on-site or with a conference call. The following meetings may be held:

1.1 Pre-Construction Conference: After award of a contract, the Coast Guard will arrange a conference with the contractor, and necessary Coast Guard personnel. The purpose of this conference is to orient the Contractor to Government procedures for wage rates, contractual and administrative matters, and to discuss specific issues regarding actual construction.

1.2 Progress and Technical Review Meetings: These meetings generally take place at the project site. Either party may request a meeting to review the progress of the project and/or review or clarify the technical requirements of the specifications.

SECTION 01 32 16

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.

SECTION 01 32 26

CONSTRUCTION DAILY REPORTS

1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall complete a Daily Report for each and every day after mobilization. The importance of an accurate, fully detailed Daily Report, promptly delivered to the designated On-Site Representative cannot be overemphasized. The report shall provide an accurate cumulative summary of the history and performance of the work. The Daily Report shall document weather; work hours; work in-place; inspections and tests conducted, and their results; dimensional checks; equipment and material checks; data on workers by classification; the mobilization and demobilization of construction equipment; materials delivered to the site; and any other pertinent noteworthy event; e.g., personnel injury, site visit by Coast Guard personnel, etc.

2. RESPONSIBILITY: The Daily Reports play an important role in settling disputes and claims for both parties. For this reason the On-Site Representative and the Contractor's Superintendent, together, should review the report to ensure its completeness and accuracy. Each day's report shall be submitted to the On-Site Representative no later than 10:00 a.m. the following morning. The maximum allowable retainage will be enforced for late, sporadic or non-submission of Daily Reports. In the absence of an On-Site Representative the Contractor shall mail the Daily Reports directly to the Contracting Officer every Friday. Should the Daily Report indicate an accident, environmental issue, OSHA violation or any crisis the On-Site Representative deems important, the Report should be faxed immediately to the Contracting Officer at (216) 902-6278.

3. DESIGNATED ON-SITE REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITY: After a Notice to Proceed for site work has been issued the On-Site Representative shall complete a Daily Report for each day until the Contractor mobilizes. After the Contractor is at the site, the On-Site Representative shall ensure that the Contractor completes the Daily Report in accordance with Paragraphs 1 and 2 above. Any items of dispute or other notes the On-Site Representative feels appropriate shall be added to the Daily Report. The On-Site Representative is also responsible for informing the COR when the contractor fails to submit daily reports.

SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer (4) copies of submittals required by this specification and/or itemized on the "List of Submittals" found at the end of this division.

2. REQUEST: A "CONTRACT ITEM ACCEPTANCE REQUEST" shall accompany all submittals. All items shall be individually listed and clearly identified, referencing the applicable section and paragraph. A copy of this form is located at the end of this division and may be reproduced as needed.

2.1 Up to eight (8) items may be listed on an individual acceptance request. Number each Contract Item Acceptance Request consecutively (Submittals # 1, 2, etc.) and re-submittals with letters (Submittal #1A is the first re-submittal of Submittal #1).

2.2 Submittals shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall allow 14 calendar days, excluding mailing time, for the review process in the Construction Schedule and all project planning. In instances where submittal review must be expedited, the Contractor may annotate the Contract Item Acceptance Request as "Urgent" and provide a FAX number for prompt return. The Coast Guard will make every effort to accelerate the review of each urgent submittal; however, the Contractor should not anticipate a reduced time schedule and shall plan project progress accordingly.

3. ACCEPTANCE: Submittals will be stamped "Accepted," "Accepted with Comments," or "Resubmit". Acceptance, Acceptance with comments or Resubmit for each item will be indicated on the Contract Item Acceptance Request form and one copy returned to the Contractor.

3.1 Prompt re-submittal of items is required. The Contractor shall furnish a new Contract Item Acceptance Request numbered in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 2.1.

4. DEFECTIVE WORK: Acceptance of Submittals does not restrict the Government's right to reject departures from contract requirements, use of damaged or improperly installed items/materials, or latent defects, nor does it prejudice the Government's rights of rejecting any work found defective at Final Inspection and Acceptance.

4.1 Work started or completed prior to submittal acceptance is solely at Contractor's risk and may jeopardize contract performance.

SECTION 01 35 29

SAFETY PROGRAM

1. GENERAL: The Contractor is wholly responsible for work site safety. The Contractor shall implement a safety program that protects the lives and health of personnel in the construction area, prevents damage to property, and avoids work interruptions. The Contractor shall provide appropriate safety barricades, signs, signal lights, etc. (see Section 01 56 00, “Lights, Signs & Barricades”) as well as complying with the requirements of all applicable Federal, State and Local safety laws, rules and regulations.

2. COMPLIANCE: The Contractor is specifically required to comply with the requirements of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers "Safety and Health Requirements Manual" (EM 385-1-1, latest version available) and the “Accident Prevention” clause (FAR 52.236-13). Once accepted, this safety plan shall become part of the contract requirements. Note: This review/acceptance does not in any way relinquish the Contractor from responsibility for work site safety nor the obligation to comply with the OSHA regulations found in 29 CFR 1910 & 1926 or any other State or Local safety law, rule or regulation applicable to the contract work. The Coast Guard will cooperate fully with the Department of Labor (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) in their enforcement of OSHA regulations.

3. SAFETY PLAN: The Contractor shall submit a written safety plan. At a minimum, this plan shall describe the Contractor's general safety program and identify specific safety provisions for hazards incidental to the contract work; e.g., elevated working surfaces, working over water, working from floating work platforms, overhead crane operations, etc.

SECTION 01 51 00

TEMPORARY UTILITIES

1. GENERAL: All temporary utility connections shall be compatible with existing materials and equipment to provide safe and efficient installation, operation and removal. There are no utilities available on site. The contractor shall provide portable generation, water, portable toilets and other services necessary to complete the project.

2. ELECTRICITY AND WATER: Electrical power and water are available on the site. The Contractor will be permitted to utilize these utilities in performing the work, provided that the existing systems are not overloaded. The Contractor is responsible for installing and removing all connections to existing systems and shall ensure work and materials are in accordance with local codes. The use of the electricity shall be limited to tools that can be operated on 60 Hertz, single phase, 20 ampere, 120 volt circuits.

3. TELEPHONE: Telephone services will not be available for use by the Contractor.

4. WATER HOOKUP: All connections to the water system shall be equipped with back flow protection. Temporary potable water pipes and hoses shall be sterilized before being placed in operation and every time the system is opened to the atmosphere for repair or relocation.

5. SANITARY FACILITIES: It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to furnish and maintain approved portable toilet facilities for all Contractor personnel. The On-Site Representative will designate the physical location for the facility and the Contractor shall maintain the toilet facility to the satisfaction of the Government. Contractor personnel are forbidden to use toilet facilities within existing buildings.

SECTION 01 51 13

EQUIPMENT/UTILITY LOCKOUT AND TAGOUT REQUIREMENTS

1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147, “The Control of Hazardous Energy” (Lockout/Tagout). The Contractor shall provide a Lockout/Tagout Plan to the Contracting Officer prior to starting any work affected by the energy in the equipment/utility system.

2. APPLICATION: The Contractor shall be responsible for locking out and tagging out of service, all equipment/utility systems involved in the work under this contract. After the Contracting Officer’s Representative has approved an outage, Government personnel and the Contractor shall independently secure the equipment/utility system and tag the respective system out of service. The Contractor shall provide their own locks and chains that are required to secure the equipment/utility systems; e.g., steam, water, air, and/or electricity.

SECTION 01 51 16

TEMPORARY FIRE PROTECTION

1. TEMPORARY FIRE PROTECTION: Install and maintain temporary fire-protection facilities to protect against predictable and controllable fire loss. Comply with NFPA 10 "Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers" and NFPA 241 "Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alterations and Demolition Operations".

1.1 Locate fire extinguishers where convenient and effective for their intended purpose, but not less than one extinguisher at each floor stairwell and one at each building construction opening for personnel egress.

1.2 Maintain unobstructed access to fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, temporary fire-protection facilities, stairways and other access routes for fighting fires.

1.3 Provide independent supervision of welding, flame cutting and other open flame work. Provide each fire supervisor with an appropriate fire extinguisher.

1.4 Provide training for all personnel on-site in the proper operation of each type of fire extinguisher provided. Provide all personnel with the proper notification procedure to summon the local fire department or emergency medical service.

1.5 There shall be NO SMOKING or unsupervised open flame permitted inside any structure, temporary or permanent; nor within 25 feet of combustible material or within 50 feet of flammable liquids or compressed gasses.

SECTION 01 54 30

CONFINED ENTRY

1. COMPLIANCE: The Contractor shall comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146, Permit-Required Confined Space. The Contractor shall provide a Confined Space Entry Plan to the Contracting Officer prior to entering, or starting any work, in a confined space. The Contractor shall provide all equipment and materials as required to comply with OSHA and complete the work under this contract.

SECTION 01 55 00

ACCESS ROADS AND PARKING

1. ACCESS: Access to the site is available from public roads. Any damage to these roads by the Contractor's vehicles shall be repaired without cost to the Government. The site is remote and the contractor shall comply with all rules imposed by the owner of the site.

2. PARKING: Vehicular operations and parking shall comply with all applicable government orders and regulations. All driveways and entrances serving the Government shall be kept clear and available to emergency vehicles at all times.

3. VEHICLE AND VEHICLE OPERATION: All vehicles, owned by the Contractor or employees of the Contractor, and operators of these vehicles, shall meet all state regulations for safety, noise, loading and minimum liability insurance. All vehicle operators demonstrating reckless or careless operation in the opinion of the Government shall not be allowed to operate vehicles on government property for the duration of the contract.

4. VISITORS: No visiting vehicles will be permitted on government property unless the operator is employed by a subcontractor or supplier.

SECTION 01 55 29

STAGING AREAS AND ACCESS

1. LOCATION: The Contractor shall store materials and operate equipment within the confines of the staging area identified by the Government. Storage of materials outside of the staging area will not be permitted.

2. COORDINATION: Two weeks prior to construction, the Contractor shall contact the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Detroit Facilities Engineering Officer, LT Joe Coffman at 586-239-6717 to verify the condition of the staging area.

3. ADJACENT AREAS: The Contractor shall ensure that all land and vegetation adjacent to the staging area and access drive remain undisturbed and undamaged; all damages shall be repaired at no cost to the Government.

SECTION 01 56 00

LIGHTS, SIGNS & BARRICADES

1. GENERAL: The contractor shall provide and maintain all warning lights, sign, and barriers to insure the safety of pedestrians or vehicles traveling near or through any hazardous area caused by the execution of the Contract work.

2. LIGHTING: All lighting requirements shall meet table 7-1 in the US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1).

3. BARRICADES: Hard barricades or flexible barriers shall completely encompass all exterior work areas. Flexible barriers shall consist of 1/2 inch steel bars or 2" X 2" wood stakes driven 12 inches minimum into hard packed soil. Space stakes on a maximum 10 feet interval and with two rows of yellow or orange 1/4 inch diameter rope (wire and plastic tape are not acceptable) at 24 inches and 36 inches each above ground.

4. HAZARD FENCING: Special fencing 4 foot high shall be installed to prevent small children or pets from entering the work area when within 300 feet of family housing or for special hazards as shown on the drawings.

SECTION 01 57 13

EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall plan and execute all earthwork to minimize the duration of exposure of unprotected soils. Temporary protection shall be provided on side and back slopes as soon as rough grading is completed or when sufficient soil is exposed to require protection to prevent erosion. All earthwork brought to final grade shall be finished immediately.

2. METHODS: The Contractor shall prevent erosion, control sedimentation, and prevent waterborne soil from entering surface waters, ditches, and storm drain inlets by use of any or all of the following methods.

2.1 Mechanical Control: Divert runoff by constructing ditches or berms. Filter runoff using straw bale dikes, filter fabric dams or other methods.

2.2 Sediment Basins: Trap sediment in temporary basins sized to accommodate the runoff of a local 25-year storm. Pump basins dry and remove accumulated sediment after each storm. Use a paved weir or vertical overflow pipe for overflow. Establish effluent quality monitoring programs as required by federal, state, and local regulations.

2.3 Vegetation and Mulch: Protect slopes by accelerated growth of vegetation, mulching, or netting. Stabilize slopes by hydroseeding, sodding, anchoring mulch or netting in place.

2.4 Geotextiles: Protect and stabilize slopes by anchoring geotextile fabric or matting. The Contractor shall use a geotextile designed and sized for the particular application.

3. OTHER METHODS: Other erosion and sediment control methods may be used, as authorized by the Contracting Officer.

SECTION 01 57 23

POLLUTION CONTROL

1. VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC) REGULATIONS: Contractors are required to comply with local, state and federal VOC compliance laws and regulations in the foregoing order of precedence. In order to comply with the provisions of the Clean Air Act, each state must have a State Implementation Plan. Some contractors may be required to abide by the provisions of a Title V Permit. Some contractors may be required by state or local law to operate under the terms of a Compliance Plan to reduce VOC Emissions.

1.1 In accordance with the Notice to Proceed Letter, the contractor will submit copies of any local, state or federal implementation plans, permits or compliance plans required/applicable to the use/application of VOCs at contractor's facility or offsite work places.

1.2 If no local, state or federal implementation plans, permits or compliance plans are required/applicable to the use/application of VOCs, then the contractor shall submit to the designated Contracting Officer a letter, notarized under oath, that such documents are not required.

1.3 If the use of paint is required the contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer and in accordance with the Notice to Proceed Letter, certificates, specifications or manufacturing data verifying the VOC rating.

2. SPILL RESPONSE PLAN: The Contractor shall submit a Spill Response Plan covering all regulated materials brought to the site for execution of work and all wastes generated as a result of the work to the Contracting Officer. The plan shall include, at a minimum, the following: types and quantity of all substances covered under this plan; the reportable quantity (RQ) for each substance; the on-site storage location of each substance; the Contractor's spill response equipment, if applicable; procedures to be followed for responding to a spill, including initial responses to be taken; procedures to be followed in reporting a spill, including the names and telephone numbers for all federal, state, and local agencies/authorities to be notified; and the name, address, and telephone number (work, home, cell and pager) of all Contractor response and media relations personnel.

2.1 In the event of a spill or release, the Contractor shall be responsible for immediate implementation of the spill response plan and restoration of the site to pre-spill condition at no cost to the Government. The Contractor shall also immediately notify the Contracting Officer to coordinate further notifications.

SECTION 01 65 00

RECOVERED MATERIALS NOTICE

1. GENERAL: It is the intent of CEU Cleveland to comply with the requirements of Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA or the Act) as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6962 and Executive Order 12873 as they apply to the procurement of the materials designated in paragraph 2.

2. DESIGNATED RECOVERED MATERIALS: It is the purpose of this section to designate items that are or can be made with recovered materials. These designated items can be found at http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/procure/products.htm .

3. CONTRACTOR RESPONSBILITY: The contractor should provide recycled materials to the extent practical, provided the materials meet all other requirements of the applicable specification section.

SECTION 01 66 13

HAZARDOUS WASTE

1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations dealing with the generation, management, storage, and disposal of solid, toxic, and hazardous wastes. The Contractor shall ensure that all wastes are properly containerized, labeled and placarded, managed, tested, stored, documented/manifested, transported and disposed of in accordance with all applicable regulations. Comply with Section 02 32 80 “Asbestos Hazard Control Activities”.

2. USED ELECTRIC LAMPS: 40 CFR 273 requires that electric lamps, including incandescent, fluorescent, neon and high intensity discharge (mercury vapor, high/low pressure sodium, metal halide) lamps that are no longer of use be recycled or treated as hazardous waste. The Contractor shall not dispose of any used electric lamps as solid waste. The Contractor shall recycle all waste electric lamps generated as a result of this work only at a licensed recycling facility.

3. METALS: Unless noted otherwise, scrap metal shall not be landfilled or treated as hazardous waste. Recycle all scrap metal by smelting or any other acceptable recycling process. Scrap metal includes ductwork, light fixture housings, pipe, mechanical and electrical equipment, doors and frames, etc.

4. SUBMITTALS: The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with signed and fully executed originals of all hazardous waste profiles, test results, hazardous waste manifests and/or other shipping papers, electric lamp disposal documents and all other required documentation. Maximum payment retention shall be withheld until this documentation is received.

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SAFETY DATA SHEETS AND MATERIAL HANDLING PROCEDURES