04. Attachment Engineering and Construction Requirements.docx

MHMV120009

MHMV200009

MHMV080002

Engineering and Construction Requirements

ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

FOR

MHMV120009 REMOVE SUBSTATION 23 & CONNECT LOADS TO SUBSTATION 24A FEEDER 5

MHMV200009 REPAIR SUBSTATION 9 AND FEEDERS

MHMV080002 DEMO SUBSTATION 3 AND REBUILD SUBSTATION 10

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE

NEW MEXICO

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

2. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND STANDARDS

3. DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES

4. DELIVERABLE REQUIREMENTS

5. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. Progressive Design-Build (PDB) Engineering and Construction Requirements The drawings and specifications produced under this contract shall describe the facility to be constructed in accordance with the requirements referenced herein. The general contractor and their sub-contractors, including necessary registered and licensed design professionals, constitute the Design-Build (D/B) Team. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide the necessary staff and skills to successfully complete this turnkey project.

1.1.1. Phase 1 (Validation, Pre-construction, and Design): Provide the services of all licensed design professionals in the disciplines required to produce the design analysis, cost estimates, master schedules, conduct field verifications, construction drawings, and specifications. The design team shall actively collaborate with the Government to mitigate risks, refine the cost model, and establish a mutually agreeable Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and final project scope.

1.1.2. Phase 2 (Construction/Build Phase): provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, supervision, permits, and licenses required to construct, commission, and hand over a complete and usable turnkey project in strict accordance with the approved 100% design documents.

1.2. Meeting and Conference Requirements

1.2.1. Meeting/Teleconference Support: The Contractor shall, with the coordination of the Government Project Manager (PM), lead and conduct meetings necessary to support design coordination and each design review gate. The Contractor shall also coordinate with the PM to lead and support weekly progress meetings and/or teleconferences through the construction phase of the contract. Weekly meetings are subject to change throughout the life of the project by approval of the Contracting Officer (CO).

1.2.2. Agenda and Reporting: The Contractor shall prepare and maintain the weekly meeting agenda report, which must include a record of technical issues (new and old), actual versus planned percent complete, and tabular tracking reports for Requests for Information (RFIs) and submittals (both open and upcoming). This agenda must be submitted in writing to the CO, PM, and 377th Civil Engineering Division (CE) prior to each weekly meeting.

1.2.3. Three-Week Look-Ahead Schedule: On a weekly basis, the Contractor shall prepare and update a three-week look-ahead schedule demonstrating physical construction progression and utility outage plans and submit the schedule in writing to the CO, PM, and CE.

1.2.4. Meeting Minutes: The Contractor shall prepare minutes for all meetings and teleconferences attended (including design reviews, weekly construction meetings, Red Zone meetings, etc.) and distribute them to all attendees within three (3) working days of the meeting.

1.2.5. Red Zone Meetings: The Contractor shall support Red Zone meetings as part of the project closeout process. The Red Zone period shall commence at 75% of construction completion. At these meetings, the Contractor and project stakeholders shall discuss, define, and achieve consensus on actions necessary to complete construction, execute systems commissioning, and support timely User occupancy. Meetings shall be held bi-weekly at the start of the Red Zone period, increasing to weekly during the final month of the project.

1.3. Fire Watch Requirements

1.3.1. Coordination: The Contractor shall coordinate fire watch with CE, facility Users, the Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB) fire department, and stakeholders before any type of outage that will affect the fire alarm or suppression system.

1.3.2. Execution: The facility User organizations shall provide fire watch personnel for all pertinent dates and times of system outages. Fire watch requirements must be coordinated at a minimum of 30 calendar days prior to need.

1.4. Air Force (AF) Form 3000 Submittal Procedures

1.4.1. Preparation: The Contractor shall prepare and submit all design and construction submittals and deliverables on an AF Form 3000 to the CO for formal, written approval by CE and the CO.

1.4.2. Resubmittals: Any resubmittals shall be processed on an AF Form 3000 and returned to the CO for approval within seven (7) calendar days of rejection, or as otherwise indicated on the returned AF Form 3000.

1.4.3. RFI Submission: The Contractor shall submit RFIs as needed. All technical documents, drawings, and catalog cuts supporting RFIs must be completed and submitted to the CO for engineering department review within seven (7) calendar days of issue identification.

1.5. On-Site Field Verification

1.5.1. Contractor is responsible for visiting the site and conducting all field investigations throughout the life of the project that will allow for accurate design drawings, materials, and equipment needed for a complete project. Contractor is responsible for providing all field investigations needed to confirm existing conditions and current field conditions. Contractor shall verify in the field any site survey information, as-builts, geotechnical, and all other information that may have been provided by the Government. Contractor shall coordinate all site visits in advance with the CO, CE, and User.

2. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND STANDARDS

2.1. All work shall be in strict compliance with all applicable codes as adopted and modified by the State of New Mexico, Department of Defense, current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Electric Code (NEC), International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), applicable Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs), Air Force Instruction (AFI’s), and all local building codes and ordinances. Governing code is the current International Building Code (IBC). Contractor shall follow the most current edition at the time of NTP, applied to all codes, references, and standards. They include, but are not limited to, the following:

2.1.1. All applicable UFC and applicable Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS). This are posted at: https://www.wbdg.org/dod.

2.1.2. Air Force Corporate Facilities Standards (AFCFS) located at: https://afcfs.wbdg.org. This document is an interactive online tool.

2.1.3. KAFB Installation Facilities Standards (IFS) located at https://www.wbdg.org/airforce/ifs/kirtland-afb-ifs. It is necessary to download the IFS for the Portable Document Format (PDF) tools to function properly.

2.1.4. Kirtland Air Force Base Low and Medium-Voltage Electrical Design and Equipment Requirements.

2.1.5. Department of the Air Force Manual (DAFMAN) 32-1084, Standard Facility Requirements

2.1.6. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA 841-B-09-001, EISA-Section 438, Technical Guidance on Implementing the Stormwater Runoff Requirements for Federal Projects under Section 438 of the “Energy Independence and Security Act”.

2.1.7. UFC 1-200-01, DoD Building Code (General Building Requirements)

2.1.8. UFC 1-200-02, High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements.

2.1.9. UFC 3-201-01, Civil Engineering

2.1.10. UFC 3-501-01, Electrical Engineering

2.1.11. UFC 3-550-01, Exterior Electrical Power Distribution

2.1.12. UFC 3-560-01, Electrical Safety, O&M

2.1.13. UFC 3-530-01, Interior and Exterior Lighting Systems and Controls

2.1.14. UFC 3-575-01, Lightning and Static Electricity Protection Systems

2.1.15. International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

2.1.16. NFPA 70, National Electrical Code

2.1.17. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code

2.1.18. Air Force Instruction 32-1065, Grounding & Electrical Systems

2.1.19. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 7-16

2.1.20. ANSI C84. 1, Electric Power Systems and Equipment - Voltage Ratings

2.1.21. ANSI/IEEE Std. 142, Recommended Practice for Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems

2.1.22. ANSI/IEEE Std. 242, Recommended Practice for Protection and Coordination of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems

2.2. Operational Security (OPSEC): OPSEC Training and Briefing requirements due to location of work.

2.2.1. Contractor’s management shall ensure that all employees (including sub-contractor employees) performing work on this effort receive an OPSEC Awareness Briefing/Training prior to starting work and the briefing/training must be accomplished prior to entering the work site on day one of the work effort. The Government (i. e. , Contracting Officer, Unit Security Assistant, Unit OPSEC Coordinator, or 377 Air Base Wing OPSEC/Signature Manager (377 ABW/SMO), can provide a tailored lesson plan for use by the Contractor’s management to ensure training requirements are met. It is critical that Contractor employees fully understand the importance of not discussing work details associated with this work effort, such as actions or activities observed, the Statement of Work, as-built or other drawings, in public or outside of the worksite. Contractor’s management will track all training by employee name and date the training was provided using a spreadsheet or similar document, such as a sign-in roster, and provide a copy to the assigned CO.

3. DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES

3.1. The design shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by registered, professional architects and engineers licensed in their respective jurisdictions. The lead developer of the technical design shall be designated as the Designer of Record (DoR). The DoR maintains professional liability for the technical integrity of the facility and has specific mandatory roles during both phases of the project.

3.2. Contract Drawings

3.2.1. Software and Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Standards: Produce drawings using CADD and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software as described in the project. Provide Adobe Acrobat PDF files for design review and record drawing submittals as required by the Government. Drawings will comply with the DoD CADD Standard latest version and customer specific guidance. The CADD standard is available at (https://www.wbdg.org/airforce) and BIM guideline.

3.2.2. Sheet Layout and Sizing: The location plan(s), drawing index, drawing legend, abbreviations, and project title shall be located on the first sheet of the drawings; on a subsequent sheet all Life/Safety data shall be clearly compiled including, but not necessarily limited to, IBC reference pertaining to the specific project and a building/site plan clearly indicating appropriate pertinent information such as fire separation walls, path of egress, etc. All drawings shall include a graphic scale. Lettering shall be no less than 1/8” high. The Government will provide the templates for the cover sheet, index sheet, etc. Drawings shall be accurate, professional, and in sufficient detail, including all required schedules, tables, details, sections, plans, elevations, and general notes, to enable proper and satisfactory construction of the entire project.

3.2.2.1. Drawings shall be prepared in AutoCAD, provided in both full-size drawings (24” x 36”) and reduced drawings (11” x 17”).

3.3. Specifications Standards

3.3.1. Specifications shall be delivered at each design submittal stage in accordance with the deliverable requirements in Section 4.

3.3.2. Technical Specifications: Provide technical specifications that are project specific, definitive, and free of ambiguities. Use of the UFGS system is mandatory in preparing specifications for Design/Build projects. UFGS are available at the Whole Building Design Guide website (https://www.wbdg.org/dod).

3.3.3. Electronic Format: The UFGS are published only in electronic format and are intended to be used with SpecsIntact software. The UFGS Master complies with UFC 1-300-02. Updated UFGS are posted quarterly in February, May, August, and November.

3.3.4. UFGS Format: Technical specifications shall be written according to UFGS format made available at Whole Building Design Guide website (https://www.wbdg.org/dod) coordinated with the required disciplines. Note: Contractor shall follow the Front-end specifications and be added to the design / build project specifications. Front-end specifications are provided with this SOW.

3.4. Design Analysis Report (DAR)

3.4.1. Design Analysis Report shall be provided bound on 8-1/2” x 11” paper and on approved electronic media as approved by CE. It shall be arranged by discipline, meet all division specific UFC requirements, and support design decisions made throughout the design. The DAR shall provide a narrative description of the key elements and features of the design. It shall include calculations, material cut sheets, and explanations of options considered. The DAR shall also contain as a separate section, all previous design review comments annotated with action taken, cost estimate, and a listing of any outstanding issues requiring resolution. Drawings shall be submitted under a separate cover.

3.4.2. The information provided in the paragraphs that follow shall be used at every submittal point to produce the various elements of a complete DAR.

3.4.3. Purpose: The DAR contents shall be used 1) to provide a narrative description of the key elements and features of the design; 2) to provide a basis for design, including assumptions and design criteria such as temperature, humidity, and loads; 3) to provide the information, justification, and calculations of the design; and 4) to provide the designer’s thought process in the development of the design.

3.4.4. Specific Content: The format and organization within the outline are at the discretion of the Contractor. Include catalog cuts of proposed products where applicable. Update the contents of the DAR at each required submittal point to account for changes and corrections since the last submittal. Calculations need not be resubmitted at each point if the previously submitted calculations were complete and no corrections or changes were required. However, if calculations are not included with a subsequent submittal, the contents shall reference the submittal date, submittal title, volume number, and pages where the calculations may be reviewed. All calculations shall be included in the final submittal.

3.4.5. Criteria: List all Air Force Manuals, regulations, instructions, military handbooks, UFC, codes, AFI, design guides, Comprehensive Plans (CPs), and CP bulletins used by the Contractor for guidance in the project design.

3.4.6. Analysis Summary

3.4.6.1. Describe the scope of work.

3.4.6.2. Identify any violations of criteria that would occur if the project were constructed as described in the design documents.

3.4.6.3. Recommend phasing of construction if required to meet User needs.

3.5. Verify Information Needed: Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining additional information and any other information needed to develop accurate design drawings for a complete project. This may include creation of as-builts, site measurements, surveys, tests, and other material necessary to provide the Contractor with an adequate basis for design.

3.6. DoR Requirements During Construction phase: To ensure the integrity of the design is maintained from drawing to physical installation, the DoR shall perform the following requirements during construction:

3.6.1. Submittal Review: The DoR shall review ALL submittals, whether generated by the Contractor or a sub-contractor, for correctness, completeness, code compliance, safety requirements, design intent, and legal sufficiency prior to submission of each submittal to the Government. The DoR shall provide a recommendation to approve or disapprove the submittal, with a complete and detailed description of the reasoning for disapprovals, and the recommendation shall be signed by the DoR on the cover page.

3.6.2. Request for Information Review: The DoR shall review ALL RFIs by the Contractor for correctness, completeness, code compliance, safety requirements, design intent, and legal sufficiency prior to submission of each submittal to the Government. The DoR shall provide a recommended response to the RFI, with a complete and detailed description of the reasoning for the recommended response, and the recommended response shall be signed by the DoR.

3.6.3. Monthly Site Inspections & Redline: Not less than once per calendar month, the DoR shall visit the site and review the red line drawings being maintained by the construction Contractor. Within seven calendar days of the inspection, the DoR shall issue a report to the Government evaluating the accuracy and currency of the red line drawings. The report shall be signed by the DoR.

3.6.4. Meetings: The DoR shall attend and take minutes for any meeting with the Government during construction called by the Contractor or called by another party and the Contractor agrees to attend. Depending on the target agenda for the meeting, the CO may waive this requirement on a case-by-case basis.

3.6.5. The DoR is responsible for all design/engineering aspects of the project through project close-out. The following sections describe the requirements that apply to the Contractor throughout the design and construction phases of the project.

3.7. Geospatial data and CADD as-builts:

3.7.1. Geospatial/mapping data (GIS/Georeferenced CAD) is required to be submitted for all work outside the bounds of footprints of buildings and structures. Contract deliverables that involve maps or as-built drawings must be provided in a geo-referenced GIS (Geographic Information System) or geo-referenced CAD DWG file format. CAD DWG files must have a detailed key. All mapping data and drawings produced by the Contractor must be delivered to the government and in this format.

3.7.2. Feature Attributes: The Contractor shall identify the classification, asset type, size, material type, depth, ID number, project number and any other necessary attributes for all surveyed, mapped, designed, or proposed features.

3.7.3. Accuracy

3.7.3.1. Information must be collected at no less than sub-foot for base areas and sub-meter for areas outside of the base boundary. All data must be collected within submeter accuracy, except for utilities underground data, which must be collected at survey grade accuracy of one foot or less.

3.7.4. Projection/Coordinate System

3.7.4.1. Geospatial data must be delivered in a georeferenced GIS format. All geospatial data must be delivered in the WGS_1984_UTM_Zone_13N coordinate system in meters.

3.7.5. All contract deliverables listed below that involve mapping or other geospatial data shall meet the following requirements. These deliverables include, but are not limited to:

3.7.5.1. Site plans

3.7.5.2. Record drawings

3.7.5.3. Engineering designs, plans, or surveys

3.7.5.4. Topographic surveys or studies

3.7.5.5. Boundary or Cadastral surveys

3.7.5.6. Master Plan drawings

3.7.5.7. Utility (water, sewer, power, storm, etc. ) designs, plans, surveys, and studies

3.7.5.8. Pavement, grading, or excavation plans

3.7.5.9. Soil/geology studies or surveys report

3.7.5.10. Environmental assessments, surveys, studies, or plans

3.7.5.11. Historical or archaeological surveys, studies, or plans

3.8. Survey

3.8.1. Global Positioning System (GPS) or comparable traditional survey methods will be used to collect geospatial data (e. g. , northing, easting, and elevation above or below the Earth's surface) for all contract activities where geospatial data is involved. For construction purposes this data will be obtained at the time of construction and prior to burial in the case of underground utilities. Survey methods shall meet accuracy standards for actual results.

3.8.2. Accuracy: Information shall be collected at no less than sub-foot for base areas and sub-meter for areas outside of the base boundary. All data shall be collected within submeter accuracy, except for utilities underground data, which shall be collected at survey grade accuracy of 1 foot or less. This data shall meet or exceed National Map Accuracy Standards at the corresponding scales. Delivered data shall meet these accuracy standards at no less than 95%.

3.8.3. Projection/Coordinate System: Geospatial data shall be delivered in a georeferenced GIS (Geographic Information System) format. All geospatial data shall be delivered in the WGS_1984_UTM_Zone_13N coordinate system in meters.

3.8.4. Feature Attributes: Contractor shall identify the classification, type, size, location, ID number, and any other necessary attributes (specified by the Government) for all surveyed, mapped, designed, or proposed features.

4. DELIVERABLE REQUIREMENTS

4.1. Collaborative Submittal: Contractor shall provide 35%, 65%, 95%, and 100% design submittals in accordance with Table 4. 2. These submittals shall not be prepared in isolation. Rather, they represent the compilation and formalization of ongoing "over-the-shoulder" joint reviews conducted throughout Phase 1.

4.2. Milestones: Table 4. 1 shows the milestones to account in the overall schedule along with Government response timeframe. The Contractor and Government shall collaborate on the schedule to meet GMP timelines.

4.3. Review Timelines: Allow 21 calendar days for Government review and Contractor response following each submittal. This includes 14 days for Government review and seven (7) days for the Contractor's response and integration.

4.4. Design Conferences: Schedule 35%, 65% and 95% Design review conferences to be held at KAFB after Government comments have been provided to the Contractor and the Contractor has prepared all responses.

4.5. Progress: Upon joint approval of the 35%, 65%, and 95% design packages, the Contractor shall compile and submit the 100% design submittal. The 65% design represents the key cost gate for negotiating the GMP and preparing the Phase 2 contract modification.

4.6. 100% Final Design Issued for Construction (IFC): Upon Government approval of the 100% design, the Contractor shall submit the final 100% Issued for Construction design submittal. This final package must be manually signed, dated, and sealed by the licensed DoR responsible for the design. All supplemental instructions (SI), drawings, and specifications must be original signed sets; duplicate copies will not be accepted.

Table 4. 1. Milestone Guidelines

MILESTONE GUIDELINES

Design NTP

Validation and Pre-construction

Contractor Design Submittal 35%, 65%, 95% and 100%

Government Review: 35%, 65%, and 95% - Includes Government review and comments (14 days) and Contractor responses time (7 days) for each submittal.

Review Meetings – After Contractor responses are provided

Government – 100% Back check

Preconstruction Conference NTP Meeting

Submit Permits & Waivers as required

Contractor – Construction Submittals

Demolition and Construction

Pre-Final Inspection and Punch-list

Final Inspection and Acceptance

Table 4. 2. Submittal Deliverable Matrix

35% DESIGN

65% DESIGN

95% DESIGN

100% DESIGN (Issued for Construction)

5. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

5.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing a complete and useable product and shall be responsible for accomplishing all tasks outline herein, drawings, and specifications.

5.2. Facility/User Coordination

5.2.1. Project Coordination: All work shall be coordinated with the CO in conjunction with the PM and CE. The PM shall coordinate with the facility User.

5.2.2. Minimize Interference with regular KAFB activities: The Contractor shall plan construction activities to minimize interference with the normal activities of KAFB occupants in the remaining areas of the facility and the neighboring facilities, surrounding streets, and parking areas.

5.2.3. Contractor will not have access to the facility’s restrooms. Contractor shall provide alternate facilities to accommodate the construction workforce.

5.2.4. Owner Occupancy: The project shall be scheduled and executed to minimize conflict and to facilitate User’s operations. Changes to the approved schedule shall be vetted through the CO to support minimal operation impact.

5.2.5. Contractor shall be flexible when coordinating work near active missions, outages, and construction activities that may interrupt or interfere with the User’s mission.

5.2.6. Contractor shall phase construction activities to least affect the active mission identified above. Any construction activates that will affect or interfere with the active mission shall be coordinated with the User four weeks prior to the start of those activities.

5.2.7. Fire Suppression outages shall require coordination and Contractor flexibility with the User and fire department, due to User’s requirements that shall be followed during the outage.

5.3. Staging, Storage, and Parking

5.3.1. The Government will designate an area for construction staging and storage. The exact location will be discussed and determined in the pre-construction meeting. The location shall not impede access for emergency response vehicles and personnel.

5.3.2. Parking shall be in designated parking spaces and in designated parking areas. Exact areas designations to be discussed during the pre-construction meeting. Parking will not be allowed on sidewalks or grass areas.

5.3.3. Construction shall not commence without prior coordination with CO, CE, and User.

5.4. Availability of Site

5.4.1. Workdays are normally defined as eight-hour duty days Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays and family days. Normal hours of operation are 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Major outages to the facility or mission shall be kept to a minimum, confined to the weekends, and scheduled 30 days in advance.

5.4.2. Holidays: All Federal holidays are observed and are not considered duty days.

5.4.3. Family Days: There will be limited Government staffing on family days. If the Contractor’s schedule overlaps any of these holidays, the Government will accommodate work if possible.

5.4.4. Work after business hours, on weekends, or federal holidays will be allowed if requested 14 days in advance to the CO in writing for approval and does not interfere with base or User’s missions. After business hours, Federal holidays, and weekend work requests are dependent on the User’s escort ability to support the request.

5.4.5. Due to the sensitive location of the site, the Contractor may encounter delays to accommodate the Air Force’s mission and exercise activity. If such delays occur, it is the responsibility of the Contractor to document such delays and notify the CO within 14 calendar days.

5.5. Schedule and Planning Requirements

5.5.1. The Contractor shall provide, with each progress payment, a Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule for tracking work progress for the entire project from NTP to closeout documents. The CPM shall detail the project schedule and status using Gantt charts, which shall depict percent complete for each task. The Contractor shall prepare and submit an AF Form 3064 and AF Form 3065 for approval.

5.5.2. Contractor shall submit a three-week look-ahead schedule to show how work is progressing from start to completion. If warranted, Contractor shall also submit a drawing to visually to depict areas work during the same period. The three-week look-ahead schedule shall be submitted every two weeks unless major changes happen between the two weeks that can affect coordination with KAFB.

5.6. Notification Requirements

5.6.1. The Contractor is required to notify the CO and PM of anything they believe is outside their scope of work and/or beyond their control that could impact cost, schedule, or quality. Additionally, the Contractor and its team is required to notify the CO and PM of critical issues that may affect the contract performance and/or human health and the environment. The types of issues that require notification include, but are not limited to, health risks, spills, and/or changes in critical or key personnel. If encountered, immediately stop work, report the discovery to the CO and PM, and implement appropriate safety precautions. Field activities shall not resume until clearance is received from the CO. On critical issues, verbal notification shall be made immediately, followed by written notification as soon as practical within the succeeding 48 hours.

5.6.2. Utility outages: Outages require 30-day notice to schedule and major outages to the facility or mission shall be scheduled on the weekends or after business hours. After business hours and weekend work requests are dependent on the User’s escort ability to support the request.

5.7. Permits/ Environmental Requirements

5.7.1. The Contractor shall comply with all guidance provided by KAFB on the Form 103 Digging Permit Request and/or the AF Form 813 Request for Environmental Impact Analysis. For projects with ground disturbance, failure to comply with the Albuquerque Environmental Health Department (AEHD) Fugitive Dust Control regulation at 20. 11. 20 New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC) may result in a notice of violation and financial penalty to the Contractor.

5.7.2. Disturbances that are three-quarters of an acre and over require a Fugitive Dust Control Permit (FDP), which shall be reviewed and approved by KAFB and the City of Albuquerque.

5.7.3. Disturbances that are one acre and over require a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and FDP, which shall be reviewed and approved by KAFB and the City of Albuquerque.

5.7.4. The following permits are required on the subject project:

5.7.4.1. Welding/Burn Permit

5.7.4.2. SWPPP

5.7.4.3. Fugitive Dust Permit

5.7.4.4. Dig Permit

5.7.5. All permits and waivers shall be approved prior to any on-site work can begin.

5.7.6. Other permits may be required on this project. Particular attention shall be paid by the Contractor to the requirements specified in the KAFB AF Form 813 Checklist of Environmental Requirements for this project, which detail regulations with which those executing the work of the contract shall comply.

5.7.7. If changes are made to the project, or new laws/policies are enacted by the local agencies, there may be additional permits required for construction. Prior to starting work, it is recommended that the contractor verify current permit requirements are being met at the time of construction.

5.8. The Contractor shall comply with all Air Force, state, local, and federal environmental regulations. All applicable permits and approvals required by Air Force, Bernalillo County, City of Albuquerque, and the State of New Mexico shall be obtained prior to construction start.

5.9. Photo Documentation

5.9.1. During construction, prepare digital photo documentation of weekly field activities and progress in conjunction with the Government inspector. Digital photos shall be submitted using a minimum five-megapixel photograph in JPEG format. Provide an index for each set of photographs submitted, identifying the project number, the Contractor, and a brief description. Photography of any kind shall be coordinated through the CO, PM, and CE. The PM shall coordinate with facility Point of Contact (POC).

5.10. Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Checklist: Provide an APP and checklist in accordance with EM 385-1-1 for review and approval by the Government.

5.11. Site Protection, Cleanup, Repair or Replace, and Differing Site Conditions

5.11.1. Ensure that all adjacent property, buildings, and contents are protected from dust, dirt, runoff, debris, and other damage resulting from project activities. Contractor shall provide plastic sheeting, covering of ventilation, and the use of sticky mats to minimize the transfer of construction dust and debris to the occupied areas of the building during construction. Contractor shall ensure that all trash and debris is disposed of on a regular basis.

5.11.2. Blockages or obstructions of any doorway or building egress shall be coordinated with the CO.

5.11.3. No food shall be prepared on the facility premises. Contractor shall coordinate with the User to designate a location outside of the work area where breaks will be taken.

5.11.4. Replace or Repair: Contractor shall replace or repair to match original existing conditions, all existing adjacent finished surfaces, utilities, equipment, products, vegetation, and structures or parts thereof that have been damaged or removed to perform the work. Contractor shall inform the CO, PM, and CE in sufficient time to permit scheduling of all work prior to being enclosed.

5.11.5. Contractor shall ensure that all unfinished work is secured and protected from weather at the end of each workday. Contractor is responsible for any material and equipment loss incurred due to inadequate weather or security protection for the duration of this project.

5.11.6. Contractor shall review all contract documents prior to initial site visit to examine all reasonably foreseeable issues. Items not brought up during the request for proposal phase shall be considered as part of the scope. Upon discovering issues during construction that could not be foreseen, or differing site conditions do not match documentation, the contractor shall stop work and immediately contact the CO and PM. Proceeding without notifying the CO and PM shall be taken as acceptance of conditions.

5.11.7. Daily Cleanup: Contractor shall ensure that all non-recyclable trash, debris, refuse, and garbage is disposed of in a safe and legal manner. The KAFB landfill will be available for disposal of non-hazardous construction and demolition waste.

5.11.8. Final Cleanup: Contractor shall ensure that the project site is completely clean before the project final walk-through. All new materials shall be properly cleaned and shall be free of scuffs, dirt, and dust. Areas surrounding the construction site shall also be cleaned of any dirt or dust.

5.11.9. Protect Temporary Openings from Weather

5.11.9.1. If inclement weather is imminent at any time Contractor shall take precautions to safeguard the building (including equipment, finish materials and furnishings) from damage. Contractor shall monitor weather conditions and make the building temporarily weather tight prior to the onset of precipitation and at the end of each workday.

5.12. Warranty

5.12.1. Contractor shall at minimum furnish an overall one-year warranty on services/workmanship performed and any equipment/items the Contractor purchases/installs for this effort. The warranty shall take effect upon the Beneficial Occupancy Date (BOD) by the Government after construction is completed. Contractor shall coordinate with any/all manufacturers’ extended warranties for special components and systems. Extended warranties shall identify exactly what component or system is being warrantied and the duration of the warranty. The specifications prepared by the Contractor shall include all specific extended warranty requirements for special components and systems.

5.13. As-Built Drawings and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Documents

5.13.1. Contractor shall provide an electronic copy of all O&M documents.

5.13.2. The Contractor shall provide electronic CAD and PDF as-built drawings that clearly identify the renovated space, encompassing all modifications, among other details of the project. Contractor is accountable for integrating Government feedback and making essential revisions to the as-built drawings in response to Government comments and any alterations made to the project, ensuring alignment with on-site installation changes. As-built documents shall follow the guidelines outlined in the As-Built Guidance.

5.14. Transfer and Acceptance of DoD Real Property: DD Form 1354 (Draft, Interim, and Final)

5.14.1. Contractor is required to fill out a DD Form 1354 for real property records and a component and subcomponent list for new and previous equipment, to include, but not limited to model, serial numbers, and manufacture specification, locations, and before and after pictures. Contractor shall contact real property department for any questions and concerns. DD Form 1354 and component list are to be completed, submitted, and accepted before any pre-final and final walkthroughs are scheduled.

5.14.2. There can be only one final version of a DD Form 1354 for a single construction project. Contractor is to update a draft version on a daily or semi-daily time frame. Contractor may simply have an adjusted draft version with a later date prepared (block 2) and the same serial number (block 4). However, Contractor may have multiple valid interim DD Form 1354’s for a phased turnover of facilities, each with its own serial number (block 4). This shall be reviewed by the Government at the 65% completion threshold of the construction project.

5.14.3. Final draft DD Form 1354 to include approved final invoice with checklist including key supporting documents shall be submitted.