JFSD210011 MATOC Technical Specifications - Aug 22.pdf

JFSD210011

Aug 2022

MULTIPLE AWARD TASK ORDER CONTRACT

(MATOC)

Technical Specifications

GRAND FORKS AFB, ND

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGES

01000 GENERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 01000-1 thru 01000-43

01300 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 01300-1 thru 01300-6

01400 GREEN PROCUREMENT 01400-1

01500 TASK ORDER CLOSE OUT 01500-1 thru 01500-2

01600 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT 01600-1

01700

01800

CONTRACTOR’S QUALITY CONTROL

ON/OFF RAMP PROVISION

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01900 COLD CLIMATE CONDITIONS 01800-2

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SECTION 01000

GENERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

1. Contract Description: The Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) is an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracting program that supplements the Air Force Civil Engineer’s (CE) in-house capability to perform minor construction, facility repair, and maintenance projects on an as-needed basis for Real Property/Real Property Installed Equipment under the control of Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND and Cavalier Air Force Station, ND. This requirement is primarily concerned with repair/maintenance projects typically ranging from $25,000 to $9,999,900. The contractor shall provide all material, equipment, labor and general conditions to accomplish “non-complex” and/or “simple” design, maintenance, repair, and minor construction projects in an expeditious manner. The construction work includes tasks in various trades such as carpentry, new construction, renovation, HVAC building systems - both new and retrofit, fire protection systems - both sprinkler and other various alarm and controls, overhead and underground utilities, blast and force protection for facilities, site work, barricading, traffic control and free zone delineation, plumbing, electrical, interior and exterior facility renovation and new construction, concrete pavement and walk repair, roofing, asbestos abatement/ removal, demolition, concrete masonry, welding, and other assorted repair and maintenance project construction. Design as used in this acquisition means project estimating and preparation of minimal designs. All construction/design shall be in compliance with Whole Building Design Guide (https://www.wbdg.org/) requirements and current Grand Forks AFB installation facilities standards (IFS) (https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/af-afcec/installation-facilities-standards-ifs) then select Grand Forks AFB.

1.1. Design Build: Contractor shall develop documentation/drawings, scope, estimate broken out by CSI division and submittals representative of 35% design effort or as identified within Task Order. Upon completion of design and acceptance, construction shall commence. Drawings submitted in Adobe PDF and AutoCAD format, comply with A/E/C CAD standards at: https://cadbimcenter.erdc.dren.mil/

1.2. Construction Only: MATOC Contractor shall be provided completed design document drawings, Scope of Work and specifications to initiate and complete construction execution in accordance with Task Order requirements. The MATOC contractor shall then develop a cost broken out by CSI division and a schedule to complete project.

1.3. Contract Requirements: The contractor shall furnish all personnel, labor, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to design, manage, and accomplish a broad range of repair, alteration, and/or new construction work on various real property facilities. The projects will include tasks in a variety of trades as detailed in paragraph 1 above.

1.4. Contractor Organization: The contractor shall have a design and construction staff available to respond to the requirements of this multi-discipline MATOC type contract. The contractor’s organizational approach shall integrate with this staff to provide project management, project design/engineering, on-site superintendence, quality control and administration.

1.5. Ordering Procedures: As the need arises for performance under the terms of this contract, the Contracting Officer (CO) or authorized representative will issue a “Task Order Request for Proposal” (TOPR) providing a synopsis of the proposed project requirements, define the government evaluation method(s) to be used for subsequent award of Task Order, and establish the date, time and location of the pre-proposal site visit.

1.5.1. Normal response: Contractor shall submit a Task Order Proposal to fulfill the requirement within https://www.wbdg.org/ http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/AF/AFDG/grand_forks_acp.pdf

01000-2 a maximum of fourteen (14) calendar days from written notification. Additional time may be allowed at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

1.5.2 Quick Response Requirements: If the requirement is determined to be a quick response requirement by the CO, the contractor shall submit a Task Order Proposal to fulfill the requirement within a maximum of seven (7) calendar days from written notification.

1.5.3 During this period, a site visit with the contractor, CES MATOC technical representative, and the contracting officer’s representative shall take place to clarify the scope of the requirement and to verify the existing conditions. The contractors shall email detailed questions arising from the site visit to the CO by the due date/time determined at the site visit. If necessary, the CO will provide revised RFP documents by amendment to the TOPR within two (2) business days following submission of the site visit questions; unless determined otherwise by the CO.

2. EXECUTION OF WORK - GENERAL:

2.1 All material selections, construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance shall comply with the latest addition of Unified Facilities Criteria UFC 3-600-1, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities.

2.2 Obtain permits, documentation, and apply/execute all other administrative and field requirements for compliance with North Dakota State rules and regulations and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules and regulations as they apply to Storm Water Pollution Prevention for construction activities.

2.3 The contractor shall coordinate with the appropriate facility mangers, Civil Engineering personnel and Security Forces personnel, ect., to the extent necessary to provide area access, develop required plans, traffic control, and to permit ongoing mission requirements. This coordination shall be completed and approved by 319 CES and/or the Contracting Officer (CO) ten days prior to the start of on-site work.

Preliminary site investigations to prepare required submittals and plans may have to be complete prior to the ten day requirement of user coordination.

2.4 All work not specifically addressed in this specification or specifications thereafter shall be installed in strict accordance with the latest publications of the National Electric Code, Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and Grand Forks AFB Architectural Compatibility Guide. The guide is not included herein, but is available at (https:// www.wbdg.org/ffc/af-afcec/installation-facilities-standards-ifs) and select Grand Forks AFB plan.

2.5 International Conference of Building Officials has established the basic building code standards for construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance. These standards, commonly referred to as the International Building Code (IBC), together with the Unified Facilities Criteria UFC 1-200-01 found at (https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-criteria-ufc) and select document shall constitute the minimum acceptable levels of construction, function, and safety for all projects.

3. STANDARD TESTS, QUALITY, AND GUARANTEES:

3.1 Tests or trials to determine the effectiveness of performance of a completed assembly or fabricated system shall be made by the contractor.

3.2 All articles, supplies and equipment, parts, and assemblies thereof, of standard manufacturers or for which design requirements are not prescribed by these specifications shall be guaranteed against any failure in the proper use or operation caused by defective material, workmanship, or design for the full warranty time which is standard with the manufacturer and/or supplier.

http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/AF/AFDG/grand_forks_acp.pdf http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/DOD/UFC/ufc_1_200_01.pdf

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3.3 The contractor shall provide a minimum one year warranty on all work performed. A copy of the warranty shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer before final inspection of the facility.

4. WORK CLEARANCE REQUEST AND OTHER PERMITS:

4.1 Digging Permit: AF Form 103, Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request, commonly referred to as a “Digging Permit”. The contractor shall initiate, prepare, and hand carry for signatures an AF Form 103, Work Clearance Request, 14-28 calendar days prior to any work (especially excavation) activities.

Base Civil Engineering will assist the contractor by providing points of contact; however, the responsibility for executing and tracking status of the work clearance request and coordinating utility markings with the Base Civil Engineer shops and/or other utility companies is solely that of the contractor. The contractor shall compose and provide sketches/drawings/ and dimensioning details showing the specific location of the intended area of work (especially excavation) when requesting an AF

103. The contractor shall physically stake, flag, or demarcate (in accordance with base civil engineer work clearance manager) to define the boundaries of all required utility locates at the location of proposed work. The contractor should allow 10-20 days for processing the work clearance request between the various activities that must coordinate on the request. The contractor shall submit to the CO and provide the Construction Representative with a copy of the completed AF Form 103 with all attached record utility drawings, and shall comply with all instructions for hand excavation and other methods of safeguarding the buried utilities prior to on-site work. The contractor shall take caution within the area 3 feet to either side of a utility pre-identified to the contractor. If the contractor damages any utility within this six-foot boundary, the contractor is responsible for restoring the utility to its original working condition. Work to repair the damaged utility will commence immediately and will continue uninterrupted until the utility is restored. If the contractor damages a utility that was not identified or is not within the 6-foot boundary of the utility marking, the contractor shall notify the CO and Construction Representative to determine the method of repair (i.e., in-house or by contract). If the damaged utility requires repair by an outside source or someone not in the contractor’s employ (e.g., someone to repair specialty lines) and the contractor is responsible for the damage; the contractor shall coordinate and schedule such persons making the repairs and shall furnish prompt payment for the work to such persons.

4.2 USAF Welding, Cutting, or Brazing Permit: Prior to any soldering, brazing, torch cutting, or welding, the contractor must obtain a signed AF Form 592, Hot Work Permit, from the base Fire Department, Fire Prevention section. It is the primary contractor's responsibility to provide properly trained personnel in safe welding, cutting and open flame operations IAW NFPA 51B, AFI 91-203 and CFR 1910.252. The back of the AF Form 592 explains if conditions requiring a fire watch are warranted.

Fire protection systems must remain in service to the maximum extent possible during any hot work operation. If any potential detection device will be affected by the hot work operation, the device should be covered and protected to prevent accidental activation. If hot work operations will be occurring on a regular basis, the Fire Prevention section can task certify personnel to issue hot work permits. Contact the Fire Prevention section for more information.

4.3 Demolition and Asbestos Notification: Projects Requiring Notification of Demolition and Asbestos Containing Materials Removal. For projects that include building demolition and asbestos removal, the contractor shall perform necessary actions required to fully complete the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDH) Notification of Demolition and Renovation (form SFN 17987). This form must be submitted to the NDDH in accordance with North Dakota Administrative Code (NDAC) 33-15-13-02.6.

A copy of the completed Notification of Demolition and Renovation form, the ND State Health Dept.

acknowledgment of receipt letter, and all subsequent revisions of ND State Health Dept.

acknowledgments shall be submitted to the CO and the CM prior to the start of demolition and/or asbestos removal activities. NOTE: An asbestos assessment determining the presence of asbestos containing materials must be performed by the contractor to determine the correct choice made in section

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III of the form SFN 17987. The contractor shall be required to complete and retain the services to comply with the requirements of section IX of the form SFN 17987 (if applicable). The contractor shall sign the form in Section XXI as the Owner/Operator.

4.4 Air Permit: Air Permit Determination for New Emission Sources. Any new air emission source(s) (hoods, volatile substance storage tanks, spray booths, stationary equipment, boilers, furnaces, generators or other similar type items) to be constructed/installed shall be evaluated by the Air Program Manager at 319 CES/CEIE prior to commencement of construction for determination of air permitting requirements.

In order to gain a determination, equipment specifications and designs shall be submitted to 319 CES/CEIE through the CO prior to start of work.

5. UTILITIES COORDINATION:

5.1. Utility Interruptions/Outages: The contractor shall perform the work under this contract with a minimum of utility outage time for any facility or system. The contractor shall make every attempt to schedule any work that requires utility outages which will close down or limit normal activities in the building, construction area, or other affected areas (as determined by the contractor with coordination of engineering project management personnel) at a time other than regular work periods of the organization occupying the facility. Whenever outages occur on weekends, holidays or after normal duty hours, the contractor shall perform the work at such times as designated at no additional cost to the Government.

5.1.1. Prior to outage: Wherever possible, portions of the work that can be accomplished without an outage shall be done prior to actual outage. All materials, equipment, and labor required to facilitate work during an outage shall be available on site before the utility service is interrupted.

5.2. Approval for outage: The contractor shall submit requests for utility outages a minimum of ten (10) working days prior to initiating the outage. The contractor must receive approval from the CO and/or the Construction Representative (CR) before interrupting utilities. Any disruption of utilities service to the military family housing area shall include coordination with the base housing office. This coordination shall be the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor shall personally coordinate all utility outages with affected facility users and the Base Civil Engineering Operations Flight shops that oversee/control the system(s). Solely notifying only the Construction Representative (CR) is NOT adequate.

5.3. Contractor’s Responsibility: The contractor is responsible for shutting down the utility using the contractor’s workforce or by requesting the shutdown from the utility company (or Civil Engineer Shop) responsible for the service. The Civil Engineer Shop typically having jurisdiction will shut down the primary utility. Once work begins on an approved outage, work must continue without interruption until utility services to the affected line(s) and/or facility are restored. Exceptions require pre-approval from the

CO/CR.

5.4. Procedure: Control of the base electrical system is the responsibility of the Facility Systems Superintendent (Operations Flt Bldg 418). All switching of electrical equipment/circuits must be approved by the base Utility Superintendent or designated authorized representative.

5.5. Communications Utilities (Telephone, Fiber Optic, Cable Television): The contractor shall not disturb communication wiring to facilities. Where such facilities require removal of existing, reconfiguration of existing, and/or installation of new communication equipment and wiring to accomplish the work involved, the contractor shall coordinate with the base Communications Squadron prior to actual

01000-5 work to determine the scope of effort and gain authority from the Communications Squadron to work on communications systems. The contractor shall allow for the accomplishment of such removals by the telephone company or communications personnel for the systems they service. If construction activities damage communications equipment or wiring, the contractor shall restore services as soon as possible, but within no more than 24 hours and at no cost to the government.

5.6. Excavating Around or Locating Existing Utilities: Prior to the start of work, the contractor shall identify and locate all valve or utility shut-off locations for use in the event of accidental damage. To preclude accidental damage, the contractor shall locate all known utilities (i.e., communication, natural gas, fuel supply, water, power, etc.) by hand digging or hydro-excavating prior to any excavation with other power equipment. The contractor shall note any utilities discovered during excavations that are missing or incorrectly represented on the AF Form 103 and associated attachments, the contract drawings (including any erroneous dimensions on government record drawings), or those utilities staked by the user; and clearly identify those discoveries on project redline and as-built drawings.

5.7. Existing Utilities/Job Site Verification: Record drawings (as-builts) showing existing facilities and underground utilities are available to the contractor through the Base Civil Engineer Drafting Office and Operations Customer Service. The government does not guarantee the accuracy or adequacy of existing as-built/record drawings. The contractor is responsible for field verifying all dimensions and actual conditions when developing project proposals. Failure to verify the dimensions and locations will be at the contractor’s risk and shall not relieve the contractor from accomplishing the work required by the contract at the price awarded by the government. The contractor shall immediately repair any utility lines shown on a record drawing (or made known to the contractor via ground marking) and damaged during construction work at no cost to the government. Prior to digging, the contractor shall review available drawings and located utilities to determine if all utilities on the drawings have been located. Should the drawings indicate the existence of an underground utility, but no markings exist to indicate the utility has been located, the contractor shall verify all locates are completed prior to below grade excavations.

6. FIRE REGULATIONS: Compliance with local, Air Force, and NFPA 241 (Safeguarding Building Construction and Building Operation) regulations are mandatory. Fire extinguishers rated and approved by the National Fire Protection Association; of sufficient size, type, and quantity to cope with all known hazards shall be available and provided by the contractor during the execution of this contract.

6.1. Fire Reporting - To report a fire, dial 911. It is the responsibility of any person who discovers a fire to report it immediately, even if the fire has been extinguished.

6.2. Blocking of Streets - One lane of traffic must be maintained for passage of emergency vehicles at all times. If situations arise where this is not feasible, the fire department must be notified.

6.3. Fire Protection Systems - Any fire protection system or portion of a fire protection system requiring to be disabled will be coordinated in advance with the applicable Civil Engineer shop and the Fire Department. Certain projects require an entire facility to be vacated for the contractor to perform the required work. When a contractor takes ownership of a facility, the contractor is liable for maintaining a fire-safe environment and it shall be at the contractor's discretion to take down any fire protection system.

6.4. Tobacco Use - All personnel on Grand Forks AFB using tobacco in any way shall utilize designated tobacco areas sited throughout the base.

7. CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES:

7.1. GENERAL: The government does not guarantee a lot, or space on Grand Forks Air Force Base for contractor use, but there is the possibility for placement of one in Contractor’s Row if available.

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7.1.1. Storage Area: All contractor storage shall be located in an area located inside the boundary of the project site and shall be properly screened and secured. Indoor storage areas are not guaranteed by the government, and there are no alternate storage areas on base. The contractor may store materials and trailers off base at the contractor’s expense.

7.1.2. A visually acceptable site at Grand Forks Air Force Base and Cavalier Space Force Station is an important construction standard. Contractor storage sites made available on the work site shall be properly screened from public view, kept clean and secured by the contractor at the contractor’s expense. The contractor shall maintain trailers and portable storage containers in good condition or must remove them when no longer required. The exterior appearance of such items shall be in accordance with base color standards (Light Brown SW6093, Linen White SW6119, Medium Brown SW 6067, and Dark Bronze SW 6006). The contractor is solely responsible for the security of contractor property and general housekeeping of the project area(s). This includes, but is not limited to, vegetation (weed control) and height maintenance to base standards, daily trash and refuse debris collection and containerization, and construction materials stacked, neatly palletized or enclosed in trailers.

7.1.3. The government will provide utilities (water and electricity) for project work areas when available.

The government will NOT modify points of distribution to accommodate contractor project activities. The contractor may modify points of distribution at contractor expense with prior approval from the CO. The government will not provide utilities solely for construction heating purposes. At remote project work areas where no utilities are available, the contractor shall furnish utility services.

7.1.4. When an on-site water source is required and the only reasonable option, the government will furnish water from a point of distribution selected the base utilities contractor with coordination through the Base Fire Department. The contractor shall provide, or make arrangments for installation of the proper backflow prevention device per base utilities contractor direction, valve and hydrant wrench. The contractor shall be liable for any damage caused to government property resulting from improper operation of fire hydrant(s).

7.1.5. Contractor personnel may use existing toilet facilities if available on the premises and approved by the facility occupants/facility manager (except in base housing) unless otherwise instructed by the CO or designated representative. At construction sites where toilet facilities are not readily available, the contractor shall provide chemical sanitary toilets. The contractor shall service the chemical toilets regularly subject to government inspection by the base medical officer. The contractor shall correct all identified sanitary deficiencies within 24 hours of inspection.

7.1.6. Elevators: When required, the contractor shall arrange for temporary use of an existing elevator through the CM and CO subject to approval. Only intermittent use of elevators will be approved. The contractor shall provide and maintain suitable and adequate protective covering for the elevator machinery, hatchway entrance, and the interior of the elevator during the period of temporary use. Also, the contractor shall NOT use loads in excess of the rated capacity of an elevator. On completion of the work, the contractor shall remove any protective coverings together with any resultant dirt and debris and return the equipment in a condition equal to or better than initially found.

7.1.7. Explosive Operated Hand Tools: The contractor shall comply with OSHA Standard 1926.302© when utilizing explosive operated hand tools. On the installation, the contractor shall store explosive cartridges in metal containers and limit the quantity to one day’s supply. The contractor shall provide adequate controls to prevent loss/theft of cartridges used and stored on the installation.

7.1.8. Severe Weather: The contractor shall develop and be prepared to implement procedures to evacuate and/or protect people and facilities under the contractor’s control in the event of severe weather.

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These procedures shall include provisions for securing or repositioning of equipment. The contractor shall notify the CO of any evacuation procedures. Upon receipt of a severe weather warning, the following sequence of actions shall occur.

7.1.8.1. The CO or designated representative will instruct the contractor of the severe weather warning.

7.1.8.2. The contractor shall take immediate action to tie down, remove, protect, or secure contractor materials and equipment to the satisfaction of the Air Force construction representative, providing reasonable assurance that the severe weather will not damage government property. If the contractor fails to secure materials and equipment and it becomes a hazard, Air Force personnel may accomplish the work and potential charges to the contractor may result thereof.

7.1.9. Temporary Closures: To prevent outside intrusion into a work area, at the end of each day the contractor shall close up each and every exterior fence or security barrier (as applicable) resulting from work. Closure(s) shall remain in place when the contractor is not actively working on the site(s), including each and every day, night, weekends, and holidays to sustain in-place security. Temporary closure(s) shall be constructed of same material as originally removed and anchored in place if necessary, or similar construction as approved by the base civil engineer through the CO.

7.1.10. Access Roads: In accordance with Dirt and Dust Control contained herein, and as required (minimum at the end of each day), the contractor shall inspect for and clear all mud, dirt, debris, foreign objects, or spills of any kind from the contractor’s operations (including subcontractors and suppliers) on streets and parking lots used as access to the work or staging areas. The contractor shall ensure all taxiways, runways, parking aprons and hard surfaces in or around the airfield, used to access the work or staging areas, remain clean at all times.

7.1.11. Contractor-Generated Refuse: Prior to completion of the work each day, the contractor shall handle, transport, store, and dispose of all waste materials and rubbish generated by any work under this contract. If the contractor temporarily stores waste material or rubbish in a dumpster controlled by the contractor, the contractor shall secure the dumpster in such a manner that prevents unauthorized use.

Unsecured and unattended dumpsters tend to collect stray refuse from other than contract operations. To avoid this, the contractor shall secure the dumpster during non-working times and post signs (if necessary) on the dumpster(s) noting it as NOT FOR PUBLIC USE. On a regular (minimum weekly) basis, the contractor shall remove and dispose of any waste or excess material resulting from any contract requirement, off base at no expense to the government. The contractor shall dispose of such materials in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws, ordinance or regulations. Trucks for hauling refuse and waste materials shall have tight fitting covers to prevent spillage on roadways. The contractor shall use designated haul routes as agreed upon in discussions prior to on-site project work.

7.1.12. Excavations: The government will not allow piles of soil to reside in the work area for unreasonable amounts of time. The contractor shall backfill all excavations, for whatever purpose, within one week or gain approval to have excavations remain open longer by the CM through the CO. The contractor shall temporarily repair road cuts with cold patch asphalt to assure a smooth transition until accomplishing final patching. Loose gravel or fugitive materials that can be carried by traffic shall not be used. For all disturbances to grounds, the contractor shall complete final grading within one week of the disturbance/backfilling. The contractor shall complete final landscaping or seeding within acceptable recognized planting seasons for the GFAFB local area, and/or the nursery of origin written recommendations for subject plantings.

7.1.13. Screening: The contractor shall install visual screening outside the construction site to maintain a neat appearance as required by the RFP. During interior construction of occupied buildings, the contractor

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7.1.14. Covered Chutes: The contractor shall construct all chutes for refuse with covers. At a minimum, covers shall fully confine the material to prevent dust dissemination.

7.1.15. Contaminated Soils: Work requested of the contractor may include removal and/or dumping of contaminated soils. Contaminated soils are defined as “soils that contain non-hazardous materials such as aircraft fuel, heating fuel oil, solvents, and other materials as identified by the base environmental coordinator.” The contractor shall report any material suspected of containing contaminants to the CO or his/her designated representative. If contaminated soils are discovered, the contractor shall NOT use the contaminated soil/debris for backfill or removed from the base without written approval from the CO, or his/her designated representative. The contractor shall store this soil on an impervious liner, compatible with the contaminant, and covered with the same impervious material. These contaminants shall be tested by the contractor and coordinated with the applicable base environmental program manager (319 CEIE) as necessary. After determining the soil status, the contractor may move the soil as directed by the 319 CEIE through the CO or the appropriate agency (ND State Health Dept, EPA).

7.1.16. Wet Lands: Excavation in areas designated as “wet lands” is strictly prohibited. 319 CES/CEIE has the most recent inventory and location of wet lands. Prior to planning work, the contractor shall coordinate excavation activities with 319 CES/CEIE to avoid wet land conflicts. Should this type of excavation be required, the requirement will be identified in the RPF and the contractor shall be required to coordinate to ensure the proper wet land excavation permits (Army Corp of Engineers Section 404) through 319 CES/CEIE are obtained prior to work. NOTE Section 404 process may take months to gain the proper permissions to proceed with wet land associated work. Any contractor disturbance of a wet land prior to coordination and gaining permission shall be subject to penalties under the laws of the EPA and State of ND. The contractor shall be liable for penalties and restoration actions imposed by the EPA, State of ND, or Grand Forks AFB through CO determination.

7.1.17. HAZMAT: The contractor shall handle and store hazardous materials only in areas approved by the agency responsible for the specific material (i.e., fire department, environmental element, etc.), and comply with the contractor’s approved, and the base’s Spill Prevention and Countermeasures Plan (319 CES/CEIE: POC). The contractor shall report any spill of oil or hazardous material to the civil engineer service call desk, and take every reasonable precaution to prevent/contain the spillage of oil or other hazardous substances.

7.1.18. Disposals: The contractor shall control the disposal of fuels, oils, bitumens, calcium chloride, acids, or harmful materials, both on and off government premises and shall comply with applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws concerning pollution of rivers and streams while performing work under this contract. The contractor shall NOT dispose of any waste or residual material on the ground or in any storm sewer or drainage system. The contractor shall take special measures to prevent chemicals, fuels, oils, greases, bituminous materials, herbicides, and insecticides from entering public waters. Do not allow water used in on-site material processing, concrete curing, foundation and concrete clean-up, and other waste waters to re-enter a stream if an increase in the turbidity of the stream could result.

7.1.19. Emissions: The contractor shall limit emissions of organic solvents into the atmosphere. This rule applies to use, clean-up, and disposal of organic, photo chemically reactive, and non-photochemically reactive solvents and materials containing these solvents.

7.1.20. VOC: The contractor shall limit the quantity of volatile organic compounds in exterior paint coatings. This applies to any coatings applied to stationary structures and their appurtenances, pavements, and curbs.

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7.1.21. Lead Content: The contractor shall NOT use paints or coatings containing lead in excess of 0.009 percent by weight of total non-volatile content in accordance with Title 16 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1303. Pavement paints or coatings within reach of children in housing, recreation, and public areas shall have zero lead content.

7.1.22. PCBs: The contractor shall deliver all items indicated on the drawings or in the specifications containing PCBs and all oil-cooled transformers removed from service for disposal to a storage area on base as directed by the environmental coordinator through the CO. If equipment labels or catalog data does not specify composition, the contractor shall have all electrical equipment cooling liquid tested by a certified laboratory to determine if PCB is present. Drain and properly contain oil from transformers and flush the system to the required level. Clean, seal, and label all drums. Include an original of the certified report to the environmental coordinator. New electric equipment shall not contain PCBs, shall be certified to this effect, and shall be stamped or labeled “NO PCB”.

7.1.23. Noise Control. The contractor shall comply with all applicable state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations relative to noise control.

7.1.24. Recording and Preserving Historical and Archaeological Finds: The contractor shall instruct all employees and subcontractors to carefully preserve all items having any apparent historical or archaeological interest discovered in the course of any construction activities. The contractor shall leave the archaeological find undisturbed and shall immediately report the find to the CO for reporting to the proper authorities.

7.1.25. Vehicle Control: The contractor shall NOT park or run vehicles on grass areas for shortcuts and/ or convenience. Only equipment required in direct performance of work will be permitted to enter grass areas. The contractor shall repair or replace any damage done to lawns or shrubs caused by construction equipment or related project activities. Contractor personnel shall load all loose debris on trucks leaving the site in a manner that will prevent dropping materials on streets and conform to local ordinances. Fasten a suitable cover such as a tarpaulin over the load before entering surrounding streets. The contractor shall promptly clean up any materials that falls from trucks. The use of cell phones is prohibited on Grand Forks AFB while operating a motorized vehicle. Seat belts are required at all time while driving a vehicle. Base speed limits are strictly enforced and violation(s) may result in suspended base driving privileges.

7.1.26. Equipment Condition: Equipment and vehicles used on base shall be safe and in good operating condition. The contracting officer (CO), CM, Base Safety, or designated representative reserves the right to inspect any on-base equipment and reject such equipment if deemed unsafe, in poor operating condition, or inappropriate for the work being performed.

7.1.27. Government Furnished Equipment: As a rule, the government will NOT furnish equipment/materials (GFE/GFM) except for equipment specified in the solicitation/RFP or elsewhere in these specifications. However, the government reserves the right to provide GFE/GFM for use on any contract or delivery order. In such cases, the contract or delivery order shall contain Schedule D, Schedule of Government Furnished Property listing GFE/GFM that pertain to the project. The contractor shall transport all GFE/GFM, if any, from the government storage area to the work site indicated. Once GFE/GFM is released to the contractor for transportation to the project site, the contractor shall assume the risk and responsibility for the loss or damage to GFE/GFM. The contractor shall follow the instructions of the CO or authorized representative regarding the disposition of GFE/GFM not consumed in performance of this contract.

7.2. PLANS:

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7.2.1. Project Site Plan: Prior to starting work, the contractor shall submit an individual Site Plan through the CO to the Construction Manager for approval showing the layout and details of all pertinent attributes used for the project. The base approval authority, normally the Construction Manager and/or Base Civil Engineer, will approve the plan prior to on-site activities. The plan shall include the location of the safety and construction fences, location of all site trailers, equipment and material storage area, construction entrances, trash dumpster locations, temporary sanitary facilities, and worker/construction vehicle parking areas. Overhead site diagrams, and or photographs prior to the start of work may be included with the plan. The CM can provide overhead site photographs to assist the contractor in completion of the project site plan. All areas which may have the potential to tracking of earthen materials shall also be identified.

The contractor shall also indicate if the use of a supplemental or other staging area is desired. At completion of work, the contractor shall remove the temporary facilities and restore the site to the original, pre-work condition.

7.2.2. Dirt and Dust Control Plan: As part of the project site plan, or as an individual plan, the contractor shall identify and submit for approval truck and material haul routes leading from the base entry point to the work site. This plan shall include details for controlling fugitive dust, dirt, debris, and rubbish generated on established base haul route/roadway caused by construction activities. As a minimum, the plan shall identify the contractor’s equipment utilized for cleaning along the haul route and measures to prevent and reduce dirt, dust, and debris from being deposited and dispersed along roadways. The plan shall also include frequency of maintenance/cleaning.

7.2.3. Health & Safety Plan: The contractor shall submit a complete health and safety plan for the proposed work. Plan/Program shall Health & Safety Plan: The contractor shall submit a complete health and safety plan for the proposed work. Plan/Program shall be in compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, 29 CFR 1910 for industry, and EM 385-1-1, OSHA, 29 CFR 1926 for construction, and other occupational health and safety requirements of the contract as applicable. Plan shall provide a detail description of procedures to comply with health and safety requirements.

7.3. CONTRACTOR’S TEMPORARY FACILITIES:

7.3.1. Administrative Field Offices: Contractor's administrative field office shall be in good to new condition, and the exterior color must adhere to base standard color standards as stated previously in this section. Locations, if granted, shall be pre-approved by the CM/Base Civil Engineer through the CO.

Storage of material/debris under the trailers is prohibited. Power and water will be provided by the government in reasonable quantities, and if they are reasonably available within proximity of the approved location. Connections to existing government utilities shall be made by the contractor at no expense to the government. Modification of existing points of distribution from existing government infrastructure shall be approved prior to, and performed/and or paid for by the contractor at no additional expense to the government. Communication lines and service will not be provided by the government. The contractor shall utilize available commercial services as necessary. The duration of such field office presence will be determined by the government upon request of the contractor.

7.3.2. Dumpsters: Dumpsters shall be painted dark bronze SW6006 and equipped with secure covers.

The cover shall be closed at all times, except when being loaded with trash and debris. Locate dumpsters behind the construction fence or out of public view. Empty site dumpsters when they attain 90% of full capacity, or as needed to allow full closure of the covers. All other exterior trash containers shall be dark bronze SW6006 utilized in the construction site area. Locate the trash containers behind the construction fence or out of the public view. Empty trash containers as required to prevent over filling. Large demolition normally requires a large dumpster without lids-these are acceptable but shall not have debris higher than the sides before emptying. Ensure mandated recyclable material (paper, glass, cardboard, etc.)

is collected and taken to the recycling center at Building 672.

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7.3.3. Temporary Sanitation Facilities: All temporary sewer and sanitation facilities shall be self-contained units with both urinals and stool capabilities. Ventilate the units to control odors and fumes and empty and clean them at least once a week or more often if required by the Contracting Officer. The doors shall be self-closing. The exterior of the unit will match the base standards (Ref 7.1.2 this section), unless the facility is behind the construction fence or out of the public view.

7.3.4. Construction Site Maintenance, Safety Fence, and Construction Fence:

7.3.4.1. Site Maintenance: The construction site must be kept neat, clean, and free of debris. Clean-up shall be performed at the end of each work day in conjunction with a complete general clean up at the end of the project. Cut grass (to include weeds) within the construction and storage sites to maintain a maximum height of 4 inch or less. Trim grass around fences and other obstructions where a mower cannot reach. Grass and/or weeds allowed to grow on stockpiled earth are not acceptable at any height.

Contractor identification signs are not required, however if the contractor chooses to erect signs at construction sites, they will be in compliance with base requirements and color scheme and approved by the CM/Base Civil Engineer before being erected.

7.3.4.2. Safety Fence: The contractor shall also provide a temporary safety fence (with gates as applicable) and warning signs at the construction site prior to the start of work to protect the public from construction activities. The safety fence will match the base standard (dark brown or bright orange where it protects excavated areas), high density polyethylene grid or approved equal, a minimum of 42 inches high, supported and tightly secured to steel posts located on minimum 10 foot centers. The contractor must remove the fence from the work site upon completion of the contract. The fence shall be maintained to avoid sagging and a general state of disrepair while it is deployed on the construction site.

7.3.4.3. Construction Fence: The contractor shall install fences to isolate construction sites as required by the RFP. The construction fence shall be constructed of galvanized chain-link type metal or approved equal, a minimum of 2.13 m (7 feet) high, supported, and tightly secured to steel posts located on minimum 3 m (10 feet) centers. The construction fence shall be covered with dark brown fabric securely attached to the fence with 1”x2”x6’ wood batten strips on both sides five feet on center for the purpose of obscuring view of the site.

7.3.5. Indoor Barricades: As necessary, the contractor shall furnish, install, and maintain adequate barricades and warning signs to isolate the construction area from other building entrances, and to block direct access to entrances where stoops and steps have been removed, areas with tripping and falling hazards, and/or areas with adjacent construction hazards.

7.3.6. Outdoor Barricades: The contractor shall furnish, install, and maintain adequate barricades, warning signs, and warning lights to isolate outdoor construction areas. The contractor shall identify and barricade all open trenches and excavations at the end of each work day. In the vicinity of traveled ways (pedestrian and vehicular), the contractor shall use flashing barricades with spacing not to exceed 25 feet. In other areas, the contractor may use unlit barricades, flagging, rope, fences or other suitable means. The contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, including any revisions.

8. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SERVICES AND UTILITY AVAILABILITY: All reasonable quantities of utilities (water and electricity) will be made available to the contractor without charge. The Government may not be held responsible for interruptions of utility service and shall not be liable for contractor delays, damages, or increased costs occasioned by any such interruption of service.

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8.1. Water: A centrally-located water filling station for contractors is located at Facility 328. This is the preferred location to fill water trucks/portable tanks. For more information regarding the filling station, contact the designated construction representative.

8.2. Refuse Collection: The contractor is responsible for disposing of construction debris and contractor-generated refuse at construction sites safely and properly in accordance with this section. The recycle center is for base residents only, contractors shall dispose of recyclables at own expense off-base.

8.3. Insect and Rodent Control: If the contractor detects an insect or rodent problem, notify the appropriate facility manager or construction representative for entomology services.

8.4. Security Police and Fire Protection: The government will provide security police and fire protection services to the extent necessary to ensure a safe, secure construction site. In return for these services, the contractor shall adhere to the security and fire directives, instructions, and policies of Grand Forks AFB.

8.5. Emergency Medical Services: In the event of a severe emergency, the 319th Medical Facility, during hours of operation, will respond and transport, if necessary, a contractor employee to a local hospital. The contractor shall reimburse the government for these services.

9. WORK SEQUENCE:

9.1. Commencement of Work: Notice To Proceed (NTP) letters shall be the instruction to commencement of work for said contract. Work shall begin within the number of days specified on the contract.

9.2. Project Execution: The work performed under this contract will be adjacent to occupied and unoccupied facilities/areas. The contractor shall perform all work with continuous daily progress. The government will not accept or permit days of no work or periods of inactivity by the contractor except for drying or curing of previous work or as directed by the CO. In some cases, the government will require the contractor to work around building entrances or make accommodations for facility access within the overall work area to facilitate the contractor’s work and safe access/egress from a facility. The contractor shall protect all government facility exterior appurtenances and landscaping within the work area from overspray, debris, and damage. The government will hold the contractor responsible for any damages caused by contractor operations as a result of lack of adequate protection of government property. NOTE:

Once finishes become stained/damaged and cannot be restored, the contractor shall be held responsible to replace such items at no cost to the government. The contractor shall maintain the work site, entry/egress, and vehicular exits free of debris and provide for safe egress at all times. Contractor personnel shall strictly adhere to safety standards (OSHA and AFOSH) and practices at all times during the contract term.

9.3. Forced Work Stoppage: In case of emergency, the contractor shall call 911. The CO, base fire chief, and other base-authorized emergency response personnel, or their representative(s), have the authority to order the contractor to terminate work and clear the area of personnel and equipment. The contractor shall comply with such an order with all possible speed. When such authority figures or representative(s) interrupt the contractor’s operations, the contractor shall immediately notify the contracting officer of the delay.

9.4. Interruption of Utility Services: The contractor shall not hold the government responsible for interruptions of utility service. Nor will the government be liable for contractor delays, damages, or increased costs occasioned by any such interruption of service.