A.03 SOW_011010_Mat Fire Station, Albania.pdf

US Army Corps of Engineers Europe District

APO AE 09049

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Statement of Work Project Number:

Proj. No.: 516704 Fiscal Year: 2025 New Construction

Mat Fire and Rescue Stations Mat District, Albania

Prepared by:

Design Branch 12 Feb 2025

01 10 10 Statement of Work Fire Station – Mat, Albania

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SECTION 01 10 10

STATEMENT OF WORK

Section table of contents:

1 GENERAL

2 CIVIL

3 ARCHITECTURAL

4 STRUCTURAL

5 ELECTRICAL & COMMUNICATIONS

6 MECHANICAL & PLUMBING

7 FIRE PROTECTION

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment # 1 Location Map Attachment # 2 Conceptual Site Plan Attachment # 3 Conceptual Floor Plan Attachment # 4 Structural Calculations Guideline Attachment # 5 Dedication Plaque Attachment # 6 Scope For Independent Structural Proofing

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Request for Proposal (RFP) provides parameters for a design-build project for New Construction of a facility in Mat District, Albania; Latitude 41°36’26.6”N, Longitude 20°00’47.6”E. Refer to the attached Location Map.

Provide new, single-story Fire and Rescue Station with three (3) emergency vehicle bays. The new Fire station will serve as staff accommodation.

The project includes the following general items of work, detailed requirements are contained elsewhere in this Statement of Work:

a. Clear, grub, and grade the site.

b. Construct new Fire and Rescue Station.

c. Provide site improvements to include roads, sidewalks, security fencing, and green areas.

d. New building to include but not limited to all required building systems.

(Electric, water, wastewater, cable and data, security and access control)

e. Provide emergency generator and fuel tank.

f. Provide high bay electric radiant heaters in the apparatus bays and split system heat pumps in the other rooms.

g. Provide vehicle exhaust capture system within the apparatus bays.

h. Provide exhaust systems for the HAZMAT storage room, restrooms, kitchen/breakroom, janitor’s closet, laundry room, apparatus bays, and maintenance pit.

i. Provide plumbing system for the building.

j. Provide utility connections

k. Provide a fire alarm system throughout the building.

l. Demolish and replace the existing site fence.

1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor must deliver a fully functional, turn-key facility without mobile furniture that adapts to the language of Albanian architecture as described in this document. The work includes - but is not limited to - design, demolition (HN will take care of demolition of existing buildings), fabrication, delivery, installation, construction, and site work.

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The facility in this project must be complete and usable to meet codes and technical and functional requirements per this Statement of Work (SOW). The proposal price must include all design, calculations, approvals, certificates, fees, labor, material, equipment, direct overhead, indirect overhead, general and administrative expenses (G&A) and general conditions to complete this project as described in the SOW.

These design and product requirements are minimum requisites. Compliance with the provisions of this section by subcontractors is the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.2.1 BASE ITEMS AND OPTIONAL ITEMS

This Statement of Work addresses the technical requirements necessary to complete all work associated with this project. For information and requirements regarding the allocation of pricing between elements of the work, refer to Specification Section 01 22 00 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES. The Schedule of Items identifies the breakdown between the individual base items and optional items for all work identified in this Statement of Work, associated drawings, and attachments. All work as described in these documents is included in either the Base or Optional Items. Consider all items not specifically identified in the Optional Items as part of the Base Items.

1.3 FUNCTIONAL AREAS

Design and construct the facility as a new single-story, steel superstructure building with sloped roof.

Provide the following functional areas within the facility:

1.3.1 FIRST FLOOR

Room Name Notes Approximate Net

Area (sqm)

General Spaces Electrical Room 3,00 Mechanical Room Mechanical room for incoming water connection point and pumps to get water to the tank located on top of the roof.

Size should be 2.00m x 2.00m

4,00

Janitor’s Closet 3,50 Hazmat Storage 9,76 Storage 11,62 Kitchen/Breakroom 18,00 Laundry 6.64 Unisex Restroom 7,00 Office 10,00 Office 10,00 Conference Room 17,21 Dorm Room 16,60 Corridor/circulation 50,00 Garage 177,00

Total usable area to be provided: approximately 167.33 m2 (+ 177.00 m2 Garage) net.

The functional areas shown below are approximate and shall be evaluated and adjusted by the contractor to meet Host Nation standards and requirements. The facility’s overall usable area will not change without prior approval from the

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Contracting Officer.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

Designer of Record approval is required for submittals with a “DA” designation.

Government approval is required for submittals with a “G” or “GA” designation.

Submittals having an “FIO” designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submit the following to the Contracting Officer (KO) in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

SD-05 Design Data

35% Design; DA/GA

65% Pre-Final Design; DA/GA

95% Final Design; DA/GA

100% Corrected Final Design; DA/GA

SD-06 Test Reports

Test Results and Reports; FIO

1.4.1 DESIGN SUBMITTALS

Provide a complete design package at each milestone, as described in RFP Section 01 33 16-DESIGN AFTER AWARD. The milestones for this project are indicated above in Section 1.4 SUBMITTALS. The specific requirements of each milestone are described in each discipline-specific section of this Specification.

1.4.2 REPORTS

Provide all test results and reports identified in this SOW to the Government as a submittal in accordance with RFP Section 01 33 00-SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES. Submittals will be considered for information only (FIO) submittals unless specifically identified as a submittal requiring government approval. Coordinate with the KO after award for the specific items to be included in the submittal register.

1.5 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Materials and products used must be durable, heavy duty, industry standard. The equipment must be the manufacturer’s standard quality and must be compatible with all other equipment and materials within the system or assembly. Equipment and materials must include all connections and accessories necessary to ensure operability and correct installation according to manufacturer’s requirements.

Provide a nameplate secured to each major piece of equipment. Each nameplate must have the manufacturer’s name, address, contact information, type or style, model or serial number, and catalog number. The definition of a “major piece of equipment” is at the discretion of the KO.

1.5.1 LIFE-SPAN

The facility and the installed equipment must be permanent construction with an expected lifespan of more than 25 years.

1.5.2 MAINTAINABILITY

Provide low maintenance materials and systems appropriate for the project climate and location.

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1.5.3 OPERABILITY

Systems (including but not limited to architectural, electrical, communications, and mechanical systems) must be simple to operate and easy to maintain.

1.5.4 STANDARDIZATION

Provide standardized materials, products, equipment, and systems to minimize the requirements for replacement parts, storage facilities, and service requirements.

1.6 DESIGN DIMENSIONS

Develop the design using the metric system.

1.7 DESIGN CRITERIA

Project design, site facilities, utility systems and material standards must be in accordance with Host Nation building codes (current versions as of the date of RFP, unless otherwise indicated). In the absence of Host Nation building codes, use the International Building Code (IBC) and the codes, technical standards, and regulations referenced in this RFP.

While this RFP references various source standards and specifications, all design documents are to meet US and Host Nation codes and requirements. It is the designer's responsibility to demonstrate that the Host Nation standard is equal to the cited US standard, or specifications being supplanted. The more restrictive standards apply when conflicts arise between the requirements of this RFP and any referenced or other applicable codes, standards, or regulations. If equivalency cannot be met, use the more stringent requirement and quote both codes verbatim in correspondence to the KO. The designer is responsible to determine the required material and execution standards where specific standards are not indicated.

Provide an electronic copy of the local Host Nation standards and building codes in their original language as related to facility design and construction.

END OF SECTION

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2.0 CIVIL AND GEOTECHNICAL

Provide and perform civil engineering design and construction services as required to provide a complete, accessible, functional and usable project. The Contractor is required to extensively coordinate civil design and construction work with the scope of the other disciplines described in this SOW.

2.1 SCOPE SUMMARY

Civil works for this project include, but are not limited to, site survey, geotechnical investigation, site layout, demolition, earthwork, storm system, sanitary system, water system, pavement, and fencing. Refer to the bid schedule for which of these are base bid or optional.

2.2 EXISTING CONDITIONS

2.2.1 TOPOGRAPHY

There is no known topographic survey for the project site. The existing site contains buildings, pavement, utilities, fences, and vegetation as shown on the attached Conceptual Site Plan. The site appears to be generally flat. The existing information shown on the attached Conceptual Site Plan was compiled from Google Earth and site photos.

2.2.2 UTILITIES

There is no available information on the storm system. However, it is assumed that a storm drainage system exists on the public road directly to the north of the site, although it is likely that there is no existing storm system on the site.

There is an existing domestic water connection located at the along the road directly to the north of the site. There is an existing water hydrant on site for filling the fire trucks.

There is an existing sanitary connection located on site to the south of the existing building.

Power and communications are available on the road to the north of the site. Refer to the other sections of this SOW for details of these existing utilities.

Contractor must verify all utility locations (surface and subsurface) in the field prior to the first design submittal.

2.2.3 GEOTECHNICAL

There is no geotechnical information available for the project site.

The Contractor must perform a Geotechnical Investigation and submit a Geotechnical Report as part of the Design Analysis. Refer to other sections of this SOW for the requirements of the Geotechnical Investigations and Report.

2.2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL

There are no known environmental protection areas or archeological preservation areas on the project site.

There is no prior knowledge of any hazardous or contaminated materials in the site’s soil.

2.2.5 EXISTING CONDITIONS INVESTIGATION

Prior to bid, investigate the general and local conditions which can affect the work and/or its cost, including but not limited to:

a. Weather, river stages, or similar physical conditions at the site.

b. Surface and subsurface materials or obstacles to be encountered insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the site

12-Feb-25 Page 7 of 73 and due diligence research of as-built drawings, geotechnical reports, environmental reports, and publicly available information on the site.

c. Mobilization and staging constraints.

2.3 DESIGN SUBMITTALS

Provide civil design submittals in accordance with RFP Section 01 33 16-DESIGN AFTER AWARD and in compliance with SOW Section 1.0 – GENERAL.

35% Design Submittal:

a. Preliminary Design Analysis of civil features.

b. Final Site Survey (include in the Design Analysis).

c. Final Geotechnical Report (include in the Design Analysis).

d. Final Existing Conditions Plan.

e. Preliminary Demolition Plan

f. Preliminary Site Layout Plans - Indicate existing and proposed Civil features.

Include other disciplines’ features (faded back) that affect the Civil Design (buildings, mechanical structures, electrical utilities, etc.).

g. Preliminary Grading Plans, including contours and finish floor elevations.

h. Preliminary Pavement Plans

i. Preliminary Utility Plans (Storm, Sanitary, and Water).

j. Preliminary Fencing and Outdoor Furnishings Plans

k. Preliminary Civil Specifications (Table of Contents only).

65% Design Submittal:

a. Pre-Final Design Analysis of civil features.

b. Pre-Final Demolition Plan

c. Pre-Final Site Layout Plans - Indicate existing and proposed Civil features.

Include other disciplines’ features (faded back) that affect the Civil Design (buildings, mechanical structures, electrical utilities, etc.).

d. Pre-Final Grading Profiles, Cross Sections, and Details. Include spot grades and slopes in Grading Plan. Include retaining wall profiles, cross sections, and details. Include erosion control design.

e. Pre-Final Pavement Profiles, Cross Sections, and Details

f. Pre-Final Utility (Storm, Sanitary, and Water) Profiles, Cross Sections, and

Details.

g. Pre-Final Fencing Details

h. Pre-Final Landscape Plan and Details, including seed mix and seed coverage rate.

i. Preliminary Civil Specifications

95% Design Submittal:

Update all items from the 65% Design Submittal to 95% (Final) Design. Incorporate all 65% design comments.

100% Submittal:

The 100% Submittal provides a complete and final set of contract documents ready for construction. Update all Final submittals from 95% to a corrected Final submittal. Address all previous government review comments before submitting.

As Built Drawing Submittal:

In addition to the as-built requirements discussed in RFP Section 01 78 00- CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS, provide a topographical survey of the site per requirements of SOW Section 2.6-SITE SURVEY. Include existing utility lines or structures (both modified and unmodified) encountered in the construction footprint that were not located on the original Site Survey.

2.3.1 DESIGN ANALYSIS

Submit a Design Analysis in accordance with RFP Section 01 33 16-DESIGN AFTER AWARD. Provide a Design Analysis for all Civil features that documents significant

12-Feb-25 Page 8 of 73 design choices and substantiates design compliance with contract requirements, applicable codes and standards. Documentation includes narrative, calculations, photographs, sketches, and catalog cut sheets. Reference all applicable regulations, standards, and criteria for the design. Reference sources are subject to Government approval. Provide design assumptions. For design choices, discuss alternative systems considered, and provide rationale for the selected alternative.

The Design Analysis includes but is not limited to:

a. Discussion of Site Layout constraints and design decisions, including but not limited to, land use, vehicle and pedestrian access, orientation of features on-site, setbacks from site features, minimizing utility lengths, minimizing earthwork and tree removal, and future expansion.

b. Discussion of Demolition constraints and design decisions. Include discussion on how access will be provided during construction, and how each utility will be maintained and operated during construction.

c. Discussion of Earthwork and Site Grading constraints and design decisions.

Provide cut and fill calculations. Provide slope stability calculations for slopes steeper than 2H:1V or slopes supporting proposed structures. Include pertinent geotechnical information that affects earthwork.

d. Discussion of Storm system constraints and design decisions. Provide a hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of the storm system, including offsite areas that contribute to and influence the project’s storm system. Provide drainage basin map(s), rainfall data, and coefficients used. For each section of pipe, include analyses indicating pipe size, friction factor, length, elevations at each end of pipe, slope, design flow (Q), maximum flow capacity, design depth of flow, design percentage full, and design flow velocity. Provide calculations for sizing of structures, including detention, infiltration, and LID features. Provide documentation for the 100 year flood elevation determination. Provide Pre and Post Development comparisons for detention/retention facilities. Use the Rational Method or TR-55 for analysis and design. In the absence of Host Nation or Installation requirements, use a minimum 10-year storm frequency for analysis and design. Provide calculations on the pipe’s structural capacity if the pipe is shallower than required in section 2.10-Utilities. Include pertinent geotechnical information that affects the storm system. Confirm that the existing receiving system has adequate capacity to receive the additional stormwater flow generated by the project.

e. Discussion of Sanitary system constraints and design decisions. For each section of pipe, include analyses indicating pipe size, friction factor, length, elevations at each end of pipe, slope, design flow (Q), maximum flow capacity, design depth of flow, design percentage full, and design flow velocity. Provide calculations for sizing of structures, including oil-water separators, septic tanks, infiltration structures, and pumps. Provide calculations on the pipe’s structural capacity if the pipe is shallower than required in section 2.10-Utilities. Include pertinent geotechnical information that affects the sanitary system. Confirm that the existing receiving system has adequate capacity to receive the additional sanitary flow generated by the project.

f. Discussion of Water system constraints, design decisions and source. Provide calculations to demonstrate water system meets project requirements, including demand, water pipe sizing, design water pressure and flow rates at buildings and fire hydrants. Provide field conducted flow tests from nearest hydrants (or other relevant water structures if hydrants unavailable). Provide calculations on the pipe’s structural capacity if the pipe is shallower than required in section 2.10-Utilities.

g. Discussion of Pavement constraints and design decisions. Provide the design vehicle(s) specifications. Demonstrate the turning path of the largest anticipated vehicle(s) in the most constrained situations on the site plans.

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Provide vehicular circulation patterns using AutoTURN or equivalent method.

Provide calculations for the pavement section. Include traffic studies (if available). Provide design traffic calculations and assumptions. Include pertinent geotechnical information that affects the pavement design.

h. Discussion of Fencing constraints and design decisions. Provide structural calculations for the fence foundations if the foundation is designed by the Designer of Record. Fence calculations are not necessary if the fence foundation design is from an industry standard detail.

i. Discussion of Landscaping constraints and design decisions.

j. Site Survey as an appendix.

k. Geotechnical Investigation and Report as an appendix.

2.3.2 DESIGN DRAWINGS

Provide Civil design drawings of sufficient detail to address the requirements of each design submittal. Civil drawings include plans, profiles, cross sections, and details of Civil features for the project. Civil drawings also include temporary construction plans/methods that affect the design and construction of the project.

These temporary plans include mobilization, traffic control, erosion control, dewatering, shoring, construction sequence, etc. Design drawings include all necessary information (labeling, dimensioning, legend, details, notes, etc.) to allow for complete understanding and constructability of all proposed features.

Provide comprehensible differentiation between features that are proposed, existing, future, or proposed to be demolished by use of appropriate choice of line styles, line weights, and/or colors. Reference USACE A/E/C Graphics Standard for graphic requirements.

2.3.3 SPECIFICATIONS

Provide Civil specifications of sufficient detail to address the requirements of each design submittal. Specifications, when combined with the design drawings, allow for complete understanding and constructability of all proposed Civil features. Where identified below, tailor the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) to fit specific project and Host Nation requirements.

2.4 DESIGN CRITERIA

Provide civil design in accordance with Host Nation codes. In the absence of Host Nation codes, use the latest release of the International Building Code (IBC) and the following codes and technical standards:

a. Uniform Facility Criteria (UFC) 3-201-01, Civil Engineering

b. UFC 3-220-01, Geotechnical Engineering

c. USACE A/E/C Graphics Standard (ERDC/ITL TR-19-6)

d. UFC 3-230-01, Water Storage, Distribution, and Transmission

e. UFC 3-240-01, Wastewater Collection

f. UFC 3-250-01, Pavement Design for Roads and Parking Areas

g. UFC 3-600-01, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities

h. UFC 4-022-03, Security Fences and Gates

i. USACE Protective Design Center Standard Fence Drawings

j. Architectural Barriers Act (ABA)

2.5 GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION AND REPORT

Perform a geotechnical investigation and assessment of the project site to determine the subsurface conditions and geotechnical parameters for foundation, grading, and utility design. Perform the necessary amount of testing, borings and test pits at depths suitable for the project improvements. Include geotechnical investigation in areas where borrow material will be used. The Geotechnical work must be performed under the supervision of a professional geotechnical engineer registered with the jurisdiction having authority, and the report must be signed by the Geotechnical Engineer. In the absence of Host Nation codes, perform the

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Coordinate testing locations with the KO to avoid impact to existing utilities and facility operations. Utility locates, permits, pavement removal and vegetation clearing is the Contractor’s responsibility. Repair disturbed areas with a concrete patch in paved areas, and compacted soil in non-paved areas. The repaired area must be flush with the adjacent surface. Following restoration, stake and flag each of the hole locations with boring identification numbers. In paved areas, use white paint on the paved surface to mark hole locations. Provide a map indicating the borehole and test pit locations.

In addition, the geotechnical engineer must determine the seismic ground type in accordance with Section 3 of EN 1998-1 and Section 4.2 of EN 1998-5. A cone penetration test with pore pressure measurements must be used for field work per EN 1998-5, Section 4.2.1(2). The geotechnical investigation must use in-situ measurements of the shear wave velocity profile by in-hole geophysics methods per EN 1995-5, Section 4.2.2(5). The site must be investigated for presence of potentially liquifiable soils per Section 4.1.4 of EN 1995-5. If potentially liquifiable soils are encountered, further analysis per EN 1998-5 must be performed. If liquifiable soils are found, the geotechnical report must show expected vertical and lateral soil displacement due to liquefaction, and mitigation strategies must be presented. Refer to Section 4.0 STRUCTURAL for additional geotechnical requirements.

2.5.1 REPORT

Include, as a minimum, the following information:

a. Description of field work completed and equipment used; names, signatures and stamps of licensed professionals involved; name of drilling company.

b. A description of site subsurface conditions, regional geology, and seismic conditions at the site.

c. Site map of borehole and test pit locations.

d. High resolution color digital photographs of each borehole and test pit location.

e. Test pit logs with classification of all subsurface materials. The logs must distinguish fill materials from native materials, include all in-situ test results, and include groundwater depth information, if groundwater is encountered. Distinguish between bedrock and rock boulders.

f. Reports of all the field and laboratory testing.

g. Recommendations for allowable bearing capacity, expected settlement, type of foundation, minimum footing and grade beam dimensions, lateral earth pressure parameters, and minimum depth of foundation for footing and grade beams.

h. Recommendations for preparation, placement, and compaction of onsite soils, borrow material, soil replacement, soil amendment/treatment, structural fill, topsoil, and trench backfill. Include dewatering and temporary retaining structure needs.

i. Soil Resistivity.

j. Frost Depth.

k. Recommendations for pavement design and construction.

l. Recommendations for the storm systems involving infiltration.

m. Calculations to support conclusions and recommendations.

2.5.2 DESIGN DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

On the design drawings and/or specifications, include geotechnical information that affect the design of the project, including but is not limited to, boring locations, boring logs, groundwater and frost depths, and any details that convey requirements for site preparation.

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Perform geotechnical investigations necessary for the design and construction of project features. Provide any geotechnical investigations and reports to the Government that are performed. Provide geotechnical information and assumptions in the Design Analysis to support design decisions. In the absence of geotechnical investigations performed on-site, an allowable soil bearing pressure is discussed in STRUCTURAL section 4.0. Perform geotechnical work required for construction (i.e. compaction tests, inspection of structure foundation excavations). In the absence of Host Nation standards, perform the geotechnical scope of work per UFC 3-220-01, Geotechnical Engineering and IBC.

2.6 SITE SURVEY

Conduct and provide a topographic survey from a licensed surveyor that includes all existing site information needed to design and construct the project. Survey must be conducted prior to the first design submittal. Include x, y, and z coordinates to the nearest 0.005 meters, dimensions, material, and basic characteristics of all features within the project site limits, as well as all features outside of the project site limits that will affect the design and construction of the project. Research record drawings to obtain utility and pavement information that is not visible from the surface. Provide notes indicating the sources and any limitations or assumptions of the data. Provide a copy of the survey in CAD, in addition to the paper/electronic requirements of the Design Analysis. Locate and show on the topographic survey the following information:

a. Property boundary, public right of way, and easements. Include the address numbers, street names, and easement records.

b. Survey monuments. Include description.

c. Spot elevations covering the entire survey limits showing high points, low points, grade changes, and at sufficient intervals to represent the general character of the terrain.

d. Contours in intervals of 0.25 meters.

e. Buildings and other miscellaneous structures. Provide finish floor elevation.

f. Pavements. Include pavement type, thicknesses, joint patterns, and pavement markings. Include top of curb and gutter elevations.

g. Surface Drainage Features. Indicate normal water level for water bodies.

h. Utility lines and structures. Include rim elevations and invert elevations for utility structures; identification of lines as underground or aboveground;

pipe sizes and materials.

i. Fences. Include height, material, direction of outrigger, gate locations and types.

j. Signs. Include sign text.

k. Trees/Woods: In wooded areas that trees are to be protected, locate outside drip line of wooded area, include general density and type of trees. For wooded areas with proposed tree removal, identify trees per Host Nation permitting requirements. Where selective clearing will be proposed, locate trees over 150 millimeter diameter at chest height, and include tree species, diameter at chest height, and dripline diameter.

l. Geotechnical boring locations.

m. Locate environmentally sensitive areas (determined and marked by others).

n. North arrow and scale of drawing.

o. Legend depicting the symbols and abbreviations used on the drawing.

p. Horizontal and vertical coordinate systems, date of survey, licensed surveyor name and license number.

Site information provided to the Contractor by the Government is not to be considered accurate Site Survey information. Utility field locates and as-built research are the responsibility of the Contractor.

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Upon completion of construction, update the original survey with an As-built survey of the site as constructed, including underground utility locations and depths. Submit the As-built survey to the KO for approval.

Reference UFC 3-201-01, Civil Engineering, Section 2-4.2-SURVEYING for survey requirements. Use the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinate system. The vertical coordinate system must be based on sea level.

2.7 SITE LAYOUT

Locate the proposed building and other improvements as indicated on the attached Conceptual Site Plan. Amend the site layout as determined by the site-specific constraints, the owner’s preferences, accessibility, future expansion, and opportunities that are identified and evaluated as part of the Contractor’s scope of work.

The Contractor is responsible for all aspects of the project whether they are shown on the conceptual plan or not.

2.8 DEMOLITION

Remove existing structures, utilities, pavement, vegetation, and any other features to construct the proposed improvements. Remove trees with driplines within the footprint of the proposed improvements. Provide straight, neat sawcuts at limits of pavement removal. All contaminated soils discovered require special testing and disposal per Host Nation requirements.

2.8.1 CONSTRUCTION LIMITS

Do not disturb the project site beyond necessary for installation of proposed construction. Do not disturb any areas past the site’s property line. Show demolition work and limits of disturbance in the drawings. Stake-out the limits of disturbance on-site with temporary fencing before beginning construction.

2.8.2 ITEMS TO REMAIN IN PLACE WITHIN CONSTRUCTION LIMITS

Take necessary precautions to avoid damage to existing items to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain the property of the Government. Repair or replace damaged items as required by the KO. Construct and maintain shoring, bracing, and supports as required. Ensure that structural elements are not overloaded. Provide new supports and reinforcement for existing construction weakened by demolition, deconstruction, or removal work. Repairs, reinforcement, or structural replacement require approval by the KO prior to performing said work.

2.8.3 TREES

Unless otherwise noted on the attached Conceptual Site plan, protect trees which might be damaged during construction, with a 1.8 meter high fence around the dripline of the tree(s), which is assumed to be the extent of the tree’s roots.

Trees are defined as larger than 150mm diameter at 1.3 meters above existing grade. Mitigate for tree removal per Host Nation requirements.

2.8.4 UTILITIES

Any existing utilities encountered that are impacted by this project must be protected, or relocated if protection is not feasible. Remove existing and abandoned utilities under or within 3.0 m of the foundation of any proposed facility or building foundation. Reroute existing utilities to remain in accordance with SOW Section 2.10-UTILITIES. Abandoned utilities must be removed up to the utility main (or next utility main junction) and capped. Manholes or underground structures to be abandoned must be removed to a minimum depth of 50 centimeters below finish grade. Fill abandoned manhole or structure per Section 2.9-EARTHWORK requirements.

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2.8.5 DUST, DEBRIS, AND EROSION CONTROL

Prevent the spread of dust, debris, and erosion from the project site. Install erosion control measures before beginning construction. Sweep pavements as often as necessary to control the spread of debris. Do not use water if it results in hazardous or objectionable conditions such as, but not limited to, ice, flooding, erosion, or pollution. Remove snow, dust, dirt, and debris from work areas daily.

Remove and transport the debris in a manner that prevents spillage on streets or adjacent areas. Apply local regulations regarding hauling and disposal.

2.8.6 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Reference RFP Section 00 74 01-SPECIAL CONDITIONS and 01 30 00-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS for additional demolition, protection, and permitting requirements.

2.9 EARTHWORK

Perform all earth work necessary for the installation of the proposed improvements.

2.9.1 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Define earthwork requirements in the plans and specifications. Include requirements for satisfactory material, borrow material, structural fill, topsoil, utility trenches, replacement and improvement of on-site soils, soil compaction (for subgrades of structures, paving, and landscaped areas), compaction for utility trenches, maximum lift depths, density testing frequency, maximum temporary and permanent slopes, and engineered support systems.

2.9.2 UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE (UXO) CLEARANCE

UXO survey is not required.

2.9.3 CONTAMINATED SOIL

Inspect and test all soil according to Host Nation requirements. If hazardous materials are discovered, cease excavation, secure the area, and notify the KO for further guidance.

2.9.4 CULTURAL RESOURCES

Cultural resources, such as archaeological remains, may be uncovered during excavation operations. If suspected cultural remains are found, cease excavation, secure the area, and notify the KO for further guidance.

2.9.5 TOPSOIL

Remove and save vegetated topsoil (approximately first 20 centimeters of excavation). Separate out subsoil, brush, litter, weeds, roots, stones larger than 25 mm in diameter, and other materials that would interfere with planting and maintenance operations. When restoring the site to finish grade, place topsoil back in excavated areas that do not include proposed paving or structures.

2.9.6 SATISFACTORY MATERIAL

Excavated material (below topsoil), if satisfactory for reuse per the Contractor’s Geotechnical Engineer, may be used on the project site where fill is required.

Unsatisfactory material, and surplus excavated material not required for fill, must be disposed of offsite, and is the responsibility of the Contractor. Borrow material may be required for construction from sources off site. Borrow materials are to be free of hazardous materials and contaminants. Any soil brought in from off-site sources must be certified clean.

2.9.7 BACKFILL COMPACTION

In the absence of Host Nation requirements and geotechnical recommendations, fill and backfill must be placed in layers of 20 centimeters loose thickness and compacted to a minimum 95% of the maximum dry density as determined by Host Nation test method equivalent to ASTM D-1557 (Modified Proctor test). Provide density

12-Feb-25 Page 14 of 73 tests on all lifts at a frequency of 1 test per 40 square meters for foundations and parking, and 1 test per 30 meters of road and utility trench. Round up to nearest whole number (i.e. a 25 square meter foundation requires one test). The location of all tests must be selected by the Contractor’s geotechnical engineer, and copies of all test results must be furnished to the KO. All structure foundation excavations must be inspected and approved by the Contractor’s Geotechnical Engineer prior to placing concrete. Repair earthwork areas as recommended by the Contractor’s Geotechnical Engineer, and approved by the KO.

2.9.8 ENGINEERED SOIL SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Provide engineered soil support systems (i.e. shoring) as required for the construction of the proposed improvements. The Contractor is responsible for all dewatering necessary for earthwork.

2.9.9 SITE GRADING

Provide site grading that directs storm water runoff away from buildings and structures either by drainage systems or by grading as follows:

a. Finished grades of earth/grass/gravel surfaces adjacent to buildings and structures must slope away from all exterior edges with a minimum slope of 5% for the first 2 meters.

b. Finished grades of paved surfaces adjacent to buildings and structures must slope away from all exterior edges with a minimum slope of 2% for the first 2 meters.

c. Finished grades must not create stagnating water or ponding anywhere on the project site, nor create ponding on adjacent properties. Provide storm improvements if ponding is unavoidable.

d. In accordance with requirements of UFC 3-201-01, Chapter 2-8 Grading

e. Set finished floor elevations a minimum of 15 centimeters above finished grade at the perimeter of the building, with the exception of finished grade at entry points.

Site grading around the building must meet ABA and Host Nation accessibility guidelines. The Contractor must limit proposed landscape slopes to a maximum 4H:1V for grass areas requiring mowing and 2H:1V for non-grass areas, which require non-erodible surface (i.e. rock, shrubs with mulch).

2.10 UTILITIES

This section applies to all project underground utilities located outside the building, including but not limited to, sanitary sewer, water supply, storm drainage, electrical, communications, gas, and heat. See Sections 5.0-ELECTRICAL & COMMUNICATIONS, Section 6.0-MECHANICAL, and Section 7.0-FIRE PROTECTION for additional utility requirements.

Proposed utility main alignments must be at least 3.0 meters from facility or building foundations, except for building connections. Provide horizontal and vertical separation between new and existing utilities for rehabilitation, maintenance, repair or replacement. Provide utility line depths, bedding, and backfill as required by applicable requirements and geotechnical recommendations.

Minimum cover over pipes is 0.6 meters; greater than frost penetration; or sufficient to support imposed dead and live loads for the pipe materials used;

whichever is more stringent. Place plastic warning tape along the route of the buried pipe after installation at a height of 0.3 meters above the pipe.

Coordinate all required installation, relocation, improvement and protection of utilities held by third party (e.g. public or private utility). This includes coordination of any work to be performed by the utility owner. Choice of materials and products for utility installation must be coordinated with the utility owner (customer or third party) to ensure proper integration and compliance with

12-Feb-25 Page 15 of 73 existing systems and allow for easy maintenance and repair of the utilities in the future.

Provide utility materials per IBC requirements. Provide corrosion protection for utilities that provides the minimum life expectancy specified in Section 1.0- GENERAL. Any piping or equipment exposed to sunlight must be coated with protective coatings suitable for UV exposure with a minimum expected coating life of 10 years before recoating.

2.10.1 STORM SYSTEM

Provide a gravity storm drainage system to direct runoff away from improvements, eliminate ponding, and prevent erosion. A pump system is not allowed. If using an infiltration or detention system, locate infiltration/detention facilities a minimum of 3 meters away and downhill from structures. Provide an overflow to the infiltration/detention system that will not damage improvements or cause erosion.

In the absence of Host Nation standards, design the storm drainage system per UFC 3-201-01, Civil Engineering Chapter 3-Storm Drainage Systems.

Connect building downspouts to splash blocks that drain away from foundations a minimum of 2 meters. Collect runoff from other surfaces to route the water off site.

After installation, test storm lines and structures for leakage and deflection per local codes. Provide test results to the KO. Locate and repair any sections failing to pass the required tests. Repeat the specified tests and inspections on the repaired sections.

2.10.2 SANITARY SYSTEM

Provide a sanitary system that connects the building to the existing sanitary system adjacent to the site as shown in the attached Conceptual Site Plan.

In the absence of Host Nation standards, design the sanitary system per UFC 3-240- 01, Wastewater Collection.

After installation, test sanitary lines and structures for leakage and deflection per local codes. Provide test results to the KO. Locate and repair any sections failing to pass the required tests. Repeat the specified tests and inspections on the repaired sections.

See SOW Section 6.0 – MECHANICAL for indoor sanitary scope.

2.10.3 WATER SYSTEM

Provide a water system to connect the proposed building to the site’s existing water system. Verify the existing hydrant’s connection to the municipal water system. Design the system to meet all flow requirements of the facility, including potable water and fire flows. Provide a meter at the water connection point that is accessible by a third party utility. The facility must have be connected to the existing on site well water service and municipal water service. Provide an exterior valve to allow the user to switch between municipal and on-site water service during emergency situations.

All new water distribution piping must have a minimum horizontal separation of 3 m from all new or existing gravity sanitary systems and storm sewers.

In the absence of Host Nation standards, design the water system per the IBC. UFC 3-230-01, Water Storage, Distribution, and Transmission and UFC 3-600-01, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities.

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After installation, test water supply lines according to local codes for leakage.

Before the water supply line is put into final operation, disinfect the line, and then flush the line to remove traces of the sterilization agent. Test treated line for coliform bacteria. Provide test results to the KO. Locate and repair any sections failing to pass the required tests. Repeat the specified tests and inspections on the repaired sections.

See SOW Section 6.0 – MECHANICAL for indoor water scope.

2.11 PAVEMENT

Provide site access to allow operational and maintenance access to the facility.

Provide geometric layout of the paved areas to allow for the design vehicles to access the site features and exit the site safely. Design vehicles provided by the local director of municipal services for the project are a fire truck with length up to 8 meters, height up to 4 meters and width up to 3 meters. The weight without load is 8 tons, while with load it is 12 tons. An IVEKO van, 3000 liters, year of production 1990, a VOLVO vehicle with a capacity of 1200 liters, year of production 1984, as well as a Foristrad Mitsubishi L.200 vehicle, year of production 1995 for the transport of employees with backpack pumps. Average daily traffic (ADT) is below 250 vehicles/day. Proposed pavements for the project include:

a. Asphalt or concrete access roads from the existing adjacent road to the proposed building vehicle bays. Design road per AASHTO-A Policy on Geometric Design of Highway and Streets. Provide a minimum 5 meter road width even if the analysis demonstrates a thinner width would suffice. Minimum thickness for aggregate surfaced roads is 200mm. Minimum thickness for asphalt and concrete is 150mm.

b. Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) or paving block pedestrian access to the building exterior doors.

c. Up to 5 privately owned vehicle (POV) parking spaces as space allows.

d. PCC slabs for dumpsters, generators, and other proposed outdoor features that serve the proposed facility. Provide medium broom finish on PCC concrete.

e. Replace existing pavement sections where the trenching occurs for utility installation. Sawcut a minimum 30 centimeters beyond edge of trench.

Provide minimum 1 meter wide concrete building apron around the entire building.

Install concrete over minimum 15 centimeters aggregate. Install the top of the apron a minimum of 10 centimeters above the adjacent ground. Provide a minimum of 5 centimeters of bury on the concrete. Provide expansion joint between building and apron. Provide expansion joints within the building apron spaced at 1 meter maximum to prevent cracking.

In the absence of Host Nation standards, design pavements per UFC 3-201-01, Civil Engineering.

For asphalt concrete, provide compaction and pavement density tests, as well as thickness and evenness tests, at the frequency listed in Section 2.9 - EARTHWORK.

For PCC, reference SOW Section 4.0 - STRUCTURAL for concrete requirements. Perform subgrade tests for all pavements as described in Section 2.9 - EARTHWORK. The location of all tests must be selected by the Contractor’s Geotechnical Engineer, and copies of all test results must be furnished to the KO.

2.11.1 CURBS

Provide curb and gutter for the access area and parking area. In the absence of Host Nation standards, design curb and gutter per UFC 3-201-01, Civil Engineering.

2.11.2 PAVEMENT MARKINGS

In the absence of Host Nation standards, design pavement markings per SDDCTEA Pamphlet 55-17, Better Military Traffic Engineering-Chapters 6 and 17.

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2.12 FENCE

Demolish and replace the existing masonry fence on the north and west sides of the site with like materials as shown on the attached Conceptual Site Plan. Provide a gate that will allow the fire trucks access the site and bay doors. Provide a lock for each gate with 2 keys for each lock. Provide electrical grounding every 30 meters of fence, fence corner, and at gate posts (2 per gate). Provide fencing and gates per USACE Protective Design Center Standard Fence Drawings (FE5 Chain-Link Security Fence Details and FE5 Chain-Link Security Fence Gate Details). Host Nation equivalent fencing and gates may be acceptable per KO approval.

2.13 OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS

2.13.1 BOLLARDS

Provide bollards at the exterior corners of the building, and on either side of vehicle entrances to the building. Provide bollards to protect the emergency generator.

Bollards must be a minimum 1.22 meter high above ground level, 10 centimeters diameter steel pipe filled with concrete, painted yellow, and embedded in a Portland cement concrete foundation. Steel pipe wall must be minimum 6 millimeter thick. The foundation must not be attached to the building foundation or the slab.

2.13.2 SIGNS

Provide facility signage in accordance with Host Nation standards. Size messages and graphics on signs according to the functional viewing distance. Typically, at least 25 millimeter of letter height per 7.62 meters of viewing distance is required for readability.

2.14 LANDSCAPING

Provide grass seed and 20 centimeters of topsoil on the site in areas that do not have pavement or a building within the limits of disturbance. Seeds must be locally sourced from a certified plant nursery, and native to the area. Provide seed coverage density per manufacturer/supplier’s recommendations. Provide watering, weeding, and any other necessary care to establish growth. Limit planting to times of the year per local codes and/or manufacturer/supplier’s recommendations. Replace topsoil and seeds, at Contractor’s expense, in areas which do not have new growth coverage of 75% before the warranty period ends.

Before using chemicals during landscaping work, including for use on plants and on site features, the Contractor must submit to the KO, in the form of brochures, certificates and other technical material, information about the chemicals proposed, including about their environmental compatibility. Their use is only permitted with approval of the KO.

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3.0 ARCHITECTURAL

3.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Provide and perform architectural design and construction services to provide a complete, accessible, functional, and usable fire station in Burrel, Albania.

Provide a new one-story building that will serve as a fire station that will facilitate Euro code 8 seismic standards with 3 apparatus bays. Two apparatus bays for medium sized trucks and one for small sized trucks.

Extensive coordination is required between the architectural work and the work of other disciplines described in this SOW.

3.1.1 DESIGN

Provide a design and construction package that uses the space allocations, functional adjacencies, design details, and features given or referenced in this RFP. The design must incorporate all referenced codes and regulations. The Contractor is responsible for creating additional details as required to complete a full design. All details must conform to the requirements of this RFP and are subject to the approval of the KO. A schematic design has been attached for reference. The schematic plans are provided for diagrammatic purposes only and do not necessarily represent an approved floor plan or design. The Contractor is responsible for providing a design that meets all requirements of the User and the codes and criteria referenced in this Statement or Work.

3.1.2 DESIGN SUBMITTALS

Provide all architectural submittals after contract award in accordance with RFP Section 01 33 16-DESIGN AFTER AWARD and 01 33 00-SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES. Prepare and submit the documents listed below at the submittals indicated.

3.1.2.1 65% DESIGN SUBMISSION

Include the following drawings and reports as applicable to the project:

a. All documents from the 35% submittal updated to incorporate 35% review comments.

b. Code Summary – Provide a tabular code compliance summary per UFC 3-600-01 indicating Host Nation and/or IBC life safety requirements for all new facilities.

c. Life Safety Plans – Provide plans depicting smoke/fire resistance ratings, egress routes, dead-end corridors, exits, and other aspects of life safety pertaining to the design.

d. Floor Plans – Provide all floor plans,…