JGAR201027_Specifications.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

MAINTAIN SEWAGE LAGOON

SECONDARY NORTH & TERTIARY

GRAND FORKS AFB, NORTH DAKOTA

PROJECT NO. JGAR201027

KHA NO. 156-014

4 OCTOBER 2012

Maintain Sewage Lagoon – TC-1 156-014 Secondary North & Tertiary –

JGAR201027

SPECIFICATIONS

MAINTAIN SEWAGE LAGOON – SECONDARY NORTH & TERTIARY

GRAND FORKS AFB, NORTH DAKOTA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Division 0 – Procurement and Contracting Requirements Technical Provisions 01000-1; 56

Division 1 - General Requirements

Summary of The Work 01 11 00-1 Coordination 01 14 00-1 Definitions and Standards 01 19 00-1; 2 Testing Laboratory Services 01 40 00-1; 2 Material and Equipment 01 60 00-1

Division 2 – Site Work Selective Demolition and Removal 02072-1; 3 Site Clearing 02110-1; 3 Subgrade Preparation 02115-1; 3 Soil Materials 02205-1; 3 Aggregate Materials 02207-1; 3 Site Grading 02211-1; 6 Restoration of Disturbed Areas 02212-1; 2 Excavating 02222-1; 2 Backfilling 02223-1; 3 Geotextile Fabric 02248-1; 3 Riprap 02275-1; 2 Butt Fusion of PVC Pipe 02670-1; 6 Forcemain, Valves, and Transfer Piping 02710-1; 7 Fencing 02831-1; 3 Landscape Grading 02923-1; 2 Seeding 02936-1; 5

Division 3 – Concrete Concrete 03001-1; 7

Divisions 4 thru 49 – Not Used

Appendices A Geotechnical Investigation Report – Existing Wastewater Ponds

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Maintain Sewage Lagoon Secondary North & Tertiary

Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota Section 01000

Technical Provisions

1. SCOPE OF WORK:

1.1. Work to Be Done: The work consists of furnishing all plant, labor and materials to perform all work in strict accordance with these technical provisions and the project drawings.

1.2. Location: The site of the work is Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND.

2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The work to be performed includes but is not limited to the following:

2.1. The purpose of the project is to repair liner slippage issues associated with the secondary north and tertiary lagoon cells of the Grand Forks Air Force Base Wastewater Lagoon System, which is comprised of one (1) primary treatment lagoon, two (2) secondary lagoons, and one (1) tertiary lagoon. Over the past several years, the fabric liner and rock riprap installed along the sloped dike walls of the lagoon cells have experienced significant slippage, resulting in rock material slipping to the bottom of the lagoons. Additional riprap has been periodically added to replace slipped material, but this has likely resulted in exacerbation of the problem. In addition, the integrity of the dike cross-sections has been compromised, as it is anticipated that movement of the fabric liner and rock has altered the original design of the slopes in some areas. The work generally includes the following categories:

- Removal of rip-rap.

- Installation of new drainage fabric.

- Installation of rip-rap.

- Repair of existing embankments.

- Repair of sanitary sewer force main that empties into the primary cell to provide options for forcemain maintenance and repair.

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, without cost to the Government.

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.

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. AF Form 103, Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request, which is commonly referred to as a “Digging Permit”. The contractor shall initiate, prepare, and walk-through

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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 contractors employ (e.g., someone to repair specialty lines) and the contractor is responsible for the damage; the contractor shall coordinate and schedule persons making 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, USAF Welding, Cutting, or Brazing Permit, from the base Fire Department, Technical Services element. When any of these activities take place in or near a combustible facility or materials, the contractor shall personally coordinate with the fire department for live fire watch provided by the fire department as they see fit. Contractors must attend Fire Department Task Certification prior to welding, cutting, brazing or open flame work. Contact the Base Fire Department for information.

Contractor must submit certification compliance to the Contracting Officer prior to performing any welding, cutting, brazing or open flame work. All fires are to be reported to the Base Fire Department. In the event of an emergency, call 911.

4.3. Not Used.

4.4. 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 receipt of acknowledgment letter, and all subsequent revisions of and 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 correct choice made in section III of the form SFN 17987. The contractor shall be required to complete and retain the services to meet the requirements of

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section IX of the form SFN 17987 (if applicable). The contractor shall sign the form in section XX as the operator.

5. UTILITIES COORDINATION: Utility Interruptions/Outages. The contractor shall perform the work under this contract with a minimum of outage time for all utilities, for any facility or system.

The contractor shall make every attempt schedule any work that requires utility outages which will close down or limit normal activities in the 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. 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 on hand before the utility service is interrupted.

5.2. A process and policy has been established by 319 CES for scheduling and notifications regarding all utility outages. Attachment One to this specification contains the process and policy for the scheduling of utility outages at Grand Forks AFB. This coordination shall be the responsibility of contractor. As this policy and other attachments are updated, new revisions will be provided to the contractor by the CO.

In addition to the previous requirement, the contractor shall personally coordinate all utility outages with the affected facility users, and the Base Civil Engineering Operations Flight shops that oversees/controls the system(s). Notifying the Construction Representative (CR) is NOT adequate. The contractor shall submit requests for utility outages a minimum of ten

(10) working days prior to commencing work. The contractor must receive approval from the CO and/or CR before interrupting utilities. This coordination shall be the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor is responsible for shutting down the utility using his own workforce or by requesting the shutdown from the utility company (or Civil Engineer Shop) responsible for the service. Typically, the civil engineer shop having jurisdiction will shutdown 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.

5.3. Not Used.

5.4. Not Used.

5.5. 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 it’s 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 as-built drawings.

5.6. 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

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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 individual delivery order 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 there are no markings 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, will be available and provided by the contractor during the execution of this contract.

6.1. The primary contractor is responsible to have personnel properly trained in safe welding, cutting, open flame operations and specific requirements of AFOSH Standard 91-5 and CFR 1910 252. This individual shall be certified in writing, by the installation Fire Department to issue the AF Form 592 for the duration of the contract. It shall be the responsibility of the primary contractor to coordinate all certification training instruction with the installation Fire Department.

6.2. Contractor/user must post a fire guard for twenty-four (24) hours (or certifies the facility fire safe) after welding, cutting and open flame operations in facilities when the following situations apply:

6.2.1. Fire detection/sprinkler systems do not exist.

6.3. Not Used.

6. CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

7.1. GENERAL: The government will not provide a lot on Grand Forks Air Force Base for contractor use.

7.1.1. Storage Area: All contractor storage shall be located in an area located inside the boundary of project site and will be properly 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 his/her own expense.

7.1.2. A visually acceptable site at Grand Forks Air Force Base is an important construction standard. The storage sites made available on the work site shall be kept clean and secured by the contractor at his/her expense. A safe and visually acceptable (neat, clean, free of rubbish) construction or work site at Grand Forks AFB is an important construction standard and will enforced. The contractor shall maintain trailers and portable storage containers in good condition or must remove them.

The contractor is solely responsible for the security of his/her property and general housekeeping of the project area(s). This includes, but not limited to, vegetation

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(weed control) and height maintenance to base standards, daily trash and refuse debris collection and containerization, and construction materials stacked, neatly palletized or in enclosed trailers.

7.1.3. The government will provide utilities (water, gas, and electricity) for project work areas when available. The government will NOT modify points of distribution to accommodate contractor project activities. The government will not provide utilities (gas/electric) solely for construction heating purposes. At remote project work areas where no utilities are available, the contractor shall furnish his/her own utility services.

7.1.4. When required, the government will furnish water from a fire hydrant or an adjacent facilities point of distribution selected by the Base Civil Engineer with coordination through the Base Fire Dept and the Contracting Officer (CO). The contractor shall provide and install the proper backflow prevention device, valve and hydrant wrench. The contractor shall be liable for any damage caused to government property resulting from improper operation of the fire hydrant.

7.1.5. At construction sites where toilet facilities are not readily available, the contractor shall provide his/her own 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. Not Used.

7.1.7. Explosive Operated Hand Tools: The contractor shall comply with the OSHA

Standard 1910.215© 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 his/her control in the event of severe weather. These procedures will 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 will occur.

7.1.8.1. The CO or his/her 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 his/her 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 become a hazard, Air Force personnel may accomplish the work and potential charges to the contractor may result thereof.

7.1.9. To prevent outside intrusion, at the end of each day the contractor shall close up each and every exterior wall and roof opening resulting from work in buildings.

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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 reduce wind and weather intrusion. Closure(s) shall be constructed of ¾” minimum thickness plywood anchored in place to stud framing 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.

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 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 pre-delivery order discussions for each project.

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 of the GFAFB local area, and/or the nursery of origin written recommendations for subject plantings.

7.1.13. Not Used.

7.1.14. Not Used.

7.1.15. 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

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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 con-tractor and coordinated with the applicable base environmental program manager (319 CEAN) as necessary. After determining the soil status, the contractor may move the soil as directed by the 319 CEAN through the CO or the appropriate agency (ND State Health Dept, EPA).

7.1.16. Excavation in areas designated as “wet lands” is strictly prohibited

. 319 CES/CEAN has the most recent inventory and location of wet lands. Prior to planning work the contractor shall coordinate excavation activities with 319 CES/CEAN 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 coordinated to ensure the proper wet land excavation permits (Army Corp of Engineers Section 404) through 319 CES/CEAN are obtained prior to work. NOTE Section 404 process may take monthd to gain the proper permissions to proceed with wet land associated work. Any contractor disturbance of a wet 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 a penalties and restoration actions imposed by the EPA, State of ND, or Grand Forks AFB through CO determination.

7.1.17. 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 bases Spill Prevention and Countermeasures Plan (319 CES/CEAN: 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. 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 per-forming 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. Coordinate with the civil engineer environmental flight for their approval through the CO the discharge of any materiel or diluted material into sanitary or storm water sewer systems. 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 reenter a stream if an increase in the turbidity of the stream could result.

7.1.19. 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. Not Used.

7.1.21. Not Used.

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7.1.22. 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 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 he/she considers it 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. However, the government reserves the right to provide GFE/GFM for use on any delivery order.

In such cases the delivery order shall contain, Schedule D, Schedule of Government Furnished Property listing GFE/GFM that pertain to the project. The contractor shall transport all GRE/GFM, if any, described on each delivery order from the government storage area to the work site indicated on the delivery order. Once GFE/GFM are 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 his/her authorized representative regarding the disposition of GFE/GFM not consumed in performance of this contract.

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7.2. PLANS

7.2.1. Project Site Plan: Prior to starting the work, the contractor shall submit an individual

Site Plan through CO to the Construction Manager (CM) 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. Any areas which may have to be graveled to prevent the tracking of mud 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 be in compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, 29 CFR 1910, and other occupational health and safety requirements of the contract. 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. 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 by the contractor at no expense to the government.

Communication lines and service will not be provided by the government. The contractor shall utilize available commercial services in the area as necessary. The duration of such field office presence will be determined by the government upon request of the contractor.

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7.3.2. Dumpsters: Equip dumpsters with secure covers. The covers shall be closed at all times, except when being loaded with trash and debris. Locate dumpsters behind the construction fence. Empty site dumpsters when they become 90 of full capacity, or as needed to allow full closure of the covers. 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, and cardboard, etc) is collected and taken to the recycling center at Bldg 672.

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 standard (antique linen), 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. 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 is 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 be bright orange 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. This type of fence shall be utilized at all trenches/open excavations that are open 48 hours or less.

7.3.4.3. Construction Fence. The contractor shall install fences to isolate construction sites as required. 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. This type of fence shall be utilized at all trenches/open excavations that are open over 48 hours.

7.3.5. Not Used.

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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.

7. 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.

8.1. A fire hydrant is located in the old housing area west of the project site (near the Main Gate to Grand Forks Air Force Base). Government provided water is only available at this location. 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.

8.3. Insect and Rodent Control: When the contractor detects an insect or rodent problem, he/she shall 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 to the extent necessary to ensure a secure and safe 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 one of the local hospitals. The contractor shall reimburse the government for these services.

9. WORK SEQUENCE:

9.1. Commencement of Work. The Notice to Proceed for the awarded contract shall be instruction to commencement of work under this 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 both in occupied and unoccupied facilities/areas. In occupied facilities/areas, the contractor shall accomplish all work in a manner that minimizes inconvenience to the using agencies and their mission.

The contractor shall perform all work with continuous daily progress. The government will not accept or permit days of no work or times laps 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 or move furniture or other government equipment within the work area to facilitate the contractors work. The contractor must, and

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shall protect all government furniture and equipment within the work area from dust, moisture, 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 electronic equipment becomes contaminated/damaged with dust it cannot be restored and the contractor shall be held responsible to replace such items at no cost to the government. The contractor shall maintain the work site, hallways, and emergency exits free of debris, and safe at all times.

Contractor personnel shall strictly adhere to safety standards (OSHA and AFOSH) and practices at all times during the term of the contract.

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 to such an order with all possible speed. When the previously mentioned authority figures or their 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. The contractor always has the choice to provide backup power generation, and such in the event of base utility outages.

9.5. Work in Secure Areas: The contractor shall comply with security regulations imposed by the installation commander and/or the agency responsible for the project location. Projects in restricted or controlled areas will require escorting by base personnel. Rules of entry will be established and directed to the contractor at the preconstruction meeting for associated projects. For specifics, refer to Section 19 for Base Entry Procedures and Airfield Requirements.

10. ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

10.1. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

10.1.1. Subcontractors and Personnel: Furnish a list of key contact personnel of the contractor and subcontractors including addresses and telephone numbers for use in the event of an emergency. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change the information contained in previous lists.

10.1.2. Supervision: Have at least one qualifying supervisor capable of reading, writing, and conversing fluently in the English language on the job site during working hours.

In addition, if a Quality Control (QC) representative is required on the contract, then that individual shall also have fluent English communication skills.

Contractor shall submit a letter to the CO designating both site superintendent, and project manager for the duration of contract.

10.1.3. Project Management: The contractor shall have available a project construction manager to respond to the requirements of this contract. The contractor’s project manager shall have sufficient authority to effectively manage the contract from the project location or reasonable proximity. The contractor shall notify the CO and

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the CE Construction Representative when the project manager plans to be absent or and /or unavailable to include duration of such absence.

10.2. Records Management Requirements By The Contractor. The contractor shall make available in a timely manner, any permits, reports, or general performance data required in the PWS/SOW. The contractor shall also mark any/all proprietary information in the records submitted to the Air Force/government for Freedom of Information Act purposes. The contractor shall create, handle and maintain records for the Air Force, regardless of medium, (in a pre agreed medium that can be used by the Air Force ) in accordance with the requirements established in AFRIMS Records Disposition Schedule (RDS), AFI 33-322, Records Management program, AFI 33-364, Records Disposition Procedures and Responsibilities, and AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records. Full text versions of these publications are available for download at http://www.epublishing.af.mil.

The contractor’s records person should attend Records Management Orientation Training conducted by the Base Records Manager. Inquiries as to the specific actions necessary to meet the requirements established in the above referenced publication may be directed to the GFAFB Records Management Office at (701) 747-6143 or 319th CS/SCXK, Bldg 314, GFAFB, ND, 58205-6436.

10.3. PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: After award of the contract but prior to commencement of any work at the site, the contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to discuss and develop a mutual understanding relative to the administration of the value engineering and safety program, preparation of the schedule prices, shop drawings, and other submittals, scheduling programming, and prosecution of the work. Major subcontractors who will engage in the work shall also attend.

10.4. AVAILABILITY OF CADD DRAWING FILES: After award and upon request, the electronic “Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)” drawings files will be made available to the contractor for use in preparation of construction data related to the referenced contract subject to the following terms and conditions. Data contained on these electronic files shall not be used for any purpose other than as a convenience in the preparation of construction data for the referenced project. Any other use or reuse shall be at the sole risk of the contractor and without liability or legal exposure to the Government.

The contractor shall make no claim and waives to the fullest extent permitted by law, any claim or cause of action of any nature against the Government, its agents or sub consultants that may arise out of or in connection with the use of these electronic files. The contractor shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify and hold the Government harmless against all damages, liabilities or costs, including reasonable attorney’s fees and defense costs, arising out of or resulting from the use of these electronic files. These electronic CADD drawing files are not construction documents. Differences may exist between the CADD files and the corresponding construction documents. The Government makes no representation regarding the accuracy or completeness of the electronic CADD files and the corresponding construction documents. In the event that a conflict arises between the signed and sealed construction documents prepared by the Government and the furnished CADD files, the signed and sealed construction documents shall govern. The contractor is responsible for determining if any conflict exists. Use of these CADD files does not relieve the contractor of duty to fully comply with the contract documents, including and without limitation, the need to check, confirm and coordinate the work of all contractors for the project. If the contractor uses, duplicates and/or modifies these electronic CADD files for use in producing construction data related to this contract, all previous indicia of ownership (seals, logos, signatures, initials and dates) shall be removed.

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10.5. ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL) ADDRESS: The contractor shall establish and maintain electronic mail (e-mail) capability along with the capability to open various electronic attachments in Microsoft, Adobe Acrobat, and other similar formats. Within 10 days after contract award, the contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer a single (only one) e-mail address for electronic communications from the Contracting Officer related to this contract including, but not limited to contract documents, invoice information, request for proposals, and other correspondence. The Contracting Officer may also use email to notify the contractor of base access condition when emergency conditions warrant, such as blizzards, terrorist threats, etc. Multiple email address will not be allowed. It is the contractor’s responsibility to make timely distribution of all Contracting Officer initiated e-mail with its own organization including field office (s). The contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of any changes to this e-mail address.

11. NOTIFICATION TO THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OFFICE (CMO) AND

PROJECT COORDINATION: The contractor shall notify CMO (Designated Construction Representative) at least seven days in advance of starting all work. This shall include, but is not limited to, notification when the initial work shall begin; when work shall resume after stoppage exceeding five work days; and when work shall begin following all specified exclusion periods. The official Notice to Proceed does not constitute sufficient notification to CMO that work shall begin.

11.1. The contractor shall coordinate all work schedules with the contracting officer (CO) and with the designated Base Civil Engineer Construction Representative (CR) prior to the start of work. The contractor shall participate in progress meetings as directed by the CO and/or the CR. Attendance at these meetings may include the contractor’s corporate management representative(s) at the CO’s discretion.

11.2. Interruption of Activities to Base Personnel. If it becomes necessary to interrupt base activities in areas for construction purposes (except as otherwise described in the contract), the contractor shall request permission, in writing, from the CO five (5) working days in advance. The contractor shall submit written requests for approved street/parking lot closings ten (10) working days prior to closing of the street/parking lot.

11.3. Not Used.

11.4. Not Used.

11.5. Contractor Furnished Equipment Data: Approximately ten days prior to project final inspection the contractor shall furnish the following data to the Contracting Officer.

11.5.1. Not Used.

11.5.2. Warranty: Provide a list of all equipment items which are specified to be warranted accompanied by a copy of each specific warranty. For each specific warranted item, the list shall include the name, address, and telephone numbers of the subcontractor who installed the item, the supplier or distributor, and the manufacturer. The completion date of the warranty period shall correspond to the applicable specification requirements for each warranted item.

11.5.2.2. Warranty Service Calls: The contractor shall furnish to the Contracting

Officer the names of local service representatives and/or contractors that are available for warranty service calls and who will respond to a call within the time periods as follows: within 10 days of written notice. The

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names, addresses, and telephone numbers for day, night, weekend, and holiday service responses shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer and also…