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P130 Mechanical and Electrical Improvements 1171717 WRNMMC Bethesda, Maryland

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WORK RESTRICTIONS FOR DESIGN-BUILD

01/12

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

The use of a "G" following a submittal indicates that a Government approval action is required. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 10.05 20 DESIGN SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES and Section 01 33 00.05 20

CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

List of Contact Personnel; G Vehicle List; G RAPIDGate Applications; G DHS Form I-9; G

1.2 SPECIAL SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

a. Permission to interrupt any Activity roads, and/or utility service shall be requested in writing a minimum of 30 calendar days prior to the desired date of interruption.

b. The work under this contract requires special attention to the scheduling and conduct of the work in connection with existing operations. Identify on the construction schedule each factor which constitutes a potential interruption to operations.

c. Schedule of work shall clearly identify project phasing. At a minimum, schedule shall identify MDE permit, all required approval, required permits, design submittals to all reviewing entities, utility interruptions and cutovers, and Project completion date.

1.3 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES

1.3.1 Activity Regulations

Ensure that Contractor personnel employed on the Activity become familiar with and obey Activity regulations including safety, fire, traffic and security regulations. Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. To minimize traffic congestion, delivery of materials shall be outside of peak traffic hours (6:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.) unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. Wear personal protection equipment (PPE) in designated areas. Do not enter any restricted areas until cleared for such entry. The Contractor's equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identification.

1.3.1.1 RAPIDGate Applications

a. NCACS Program: NCACS is a voluntary program in which Contractor personnel who enroll, and are approved, are subsequently granted access to the installation for a period up to one year, or the length the contract, whichever is less, and are not required to obtain a new pass

SECTION 01 14 00.05 20 Page 1 from the Base Pass and Identification Office for each visit. The Government performs background screening and credentialing throughout the year the Contractor employee must continue to meet background screening standards. Periodic background screening conducted to verify continued NCACS participation and installation access privileges. Under the NCACS program, no commercial vehicle inspection is required, other than for Random Anti-Terrorism Measures (RAM) or in the case of an elevation of Force Protection Condition (FPCON). Information on costs and requirements to participate and enroll in NCACS is available at http://www.rapidgate.com/vendors/how-to-enroll or by calling 1-877-727-4342. Contractors should be aware that the costs incurred to obtain NCACS credentials, or costs related to any means of access to a Navy Installation, are not reimbursable. Any time invested, or price(s) paid, for obtaining NCACS credentials will not be compensated in any way or approved as a direct cost of any contract with the Department of the Navy.

b. One-Day Passes: Participation in the NCACS is not mandatory, and if the Contractor chooses not to participate, the Contractor's personnel will have to obtain daily passes, be subject to daily mandatory vehicle inspection, and will have limited access to the installation. The Government will not be responsible for any cost or lost time associated with obtaining daily passes or added vehicle inspections incurred by non-participants in the NCACS.

1.3.1.2 Personnel Entry Approval

Failure to obtain entry approval will not affect the contract price or time of completion.

1.3.2 Working Hours

Regular working hours shall adhere to the following NSA Bethesda schedule:

a. Monday through Sunday: 0700-1600, excluding Government holidays.

Demolition work causing excessive noise, utility outages, and road closures may require work outside of regular working hours. Working hours will also be governed by Montgomery County noise restrictions. In case of conflict, Contractor shall adhere to the more stringent working hours requirement.

1.3.3 Work Outside Regular Hours

Work outside regular working hours requires Contracting Officer approval.

Make application 30 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government, giving the specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title. Based on the justification provided, the Contracting Officer may approve work outside regular hours. This Work shall be at no additional cost to the Government unless requested by the Government and Change Order approved by the Contracting Officer prior to doing the work. During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work shall be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.3.4 Occupied and Existing Building

The Contractor shall be working adjacent to and occasionally within existing buildings which are occupied. Do not enter the building without prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

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The existing buildings and their contents shall be kept secure at all times. Provide temporary closures as required to maintain security as directed by the Contracting Officer.

Provide dust covers or protective enclosures to protect existing equipment and work that remains and Government material located in the adjoining buildings during the construction period.

Leave attached equipment in place and protect it against damage, or temporarily disconnect, protect in place, and reinstall such equipment at the completion of the work.

1.3.5 Noise and Vibration Control

Contractor shall minimize noise from construction activities and shall coordinate the performance of significant noise generating construction activities with the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall incorporate the necessary means and methods, including but not limited to, working during off regular hours and the installation of acoustical barriers, as required to minimize the generated noise and any disruptions to ongoing Government operations and adjacent property to NSA Bethesda. All demolition and construction work shall be monitored for noise in excess of Montgomery County noise restrictions. All work is required to be monitored and compliant with Montgomery Country noise ordinance, which can be obtained at http://www6.montgomerycountymd.gov/dectmpl.asp?url=/Content/dep/ community/ordinance.asp. Contractor is responsible for monitoring ground vibrations caused by Contractor's construction equipment at the campus fence line and provide submittals and reports to the Contracting Officer on at least a monthly basis.

1.3.6 Utility Cutovers and Interruptions

a. Make utility cutovers and interruptions after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays. Conform to procedures required in the paragraph "Work Outside Regular Hours."

b. Ensure that new utility lines are complete, except for the connection, before interrupting existing service.

c. Interruption to water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, telephone service, electric service, air conditioning, heating, BMS systems, fire alarm, compressed air, steam, steam condensate, chilled water and pneumatic tube (PEVCO) shall be considered utility cutovers pursuant to the paragraph entitled "Work Outside Regular Hours." The Contractor shall make every attempt to minimize the duration of utility cutovers and interruptions. Refer to Part 3, Chapter 4 and Chapter 6 for additional requirements pursuant to utility cutovers and interruptions. All interruptions shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer at least 30 calendar days in advance of utility outages.

d. Operation of Campus Utilities: The Contractor shall not operate nor disturb the setting of control devices in the campus utilities system, including water, sewer, electrical, chilled water, steam condensate, and steam services. The Government will operate the control devices as required for normal conduct of the work. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer giving reasonable advance notice when such operation is required. Within the first 30 days of the construction, as part of the Contractor's site mobilization phase, the Contractor shall

SECTION 01 14 00.05 20 Page 3 verify the existence and operability of utility control valves which will be employed for utility cutovers for all utilities mentioned above in paragraph c.

e. Contractors are required to apply for utility outages at least 30 calendar days in advance. As a minimum, the request should include the location of the outage, utilities being affected, duration of outage, and any necessary sketches. Refer to Section 01 35 26.05 20 GOVERNMENT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN-BUILD and Part 3, Chapter 6 ESR G40 for special requirements for electrical outage requests and Pre-outage Coordination Meetings. Government approval is not guaranteed. If the Government rejects a utility outage request, the resubmission will restart the 30 day Government review time frame.

f. A sample outage request form is included in Part 6 of this RFP.

1.3.6.1 Location of Underground Utilities

All underground utilities in the work area shall be positively identified by a private utility locating service in addition to Campus locating service and coordinated with the Campus utility department. Markings made during the utility investigation shall be maintained throughout the contract. Contractor is responsible for all utility markings and location.

Obtain digging permits prior to start of excavation by contacting the Contracting Officer 30 calendar days in advance. Scan the construction site with electromagnetic and sonic equipment, and mark the surface of the ground or paved surface where existing underground utilities or utilities encased in pier structures are discovered. Verify the elevations of existing piping, utilities, and any type of underground or encased obstruction not indicated to be specified or removed but indicated or discovered during scanning in locations to be traversed by piping, ducts, and other work to be conducted or installed.

a. Notification Prior to Excavation: Notify the Contracting Officer at least 30 days prior to starting excavation work. Contact PW Bethesda 48 hours prior to excavating and notify PW Bethesda 30 days in advance using a DD request form. Commercial utility scoping services may be used. Contractor is responsible for marking all utilities prior to excavation.

1.3.7 Parking

Parking on the NSA Bethesda campus is extremely limited. Parking for Contractor personnel shall be limited to areas within the construction site and laydown area and is anticipated to be used for Contractor Management Staff, on-site Government Representatives, and visitors. Refer to Section

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Contractor shall not use available public parking on campus nor park within the adjacent communities, and shall provide a dedicated off-site parking area for all Contractor and subcontractor employees. Contractor personnel found parking within other areas on campus risk being warned, fined, and towed, and violators will be prohibited access to the installation using their vehicle. Contractor shall provide the Government with documentation verifying the parking areas provided. Contractor shall provide for transportation of the Contractor's and subcontractor's employees from the parking area to the construction site.

Government may elect to perform the necessary security inspections and

SECTION 01 14 00.05 20 Page 4 badge verification at the NSA Bethesda installation entrance or at the Contractor-provided parking area.

1.4 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Contract Clause "FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements and Alternate II," "FAC 5252.236-9301, Special Working Conditions and Entry to Work Area," and the following apply:

a. Copy of the Security Regulations may be obtained from the Security Office of NSA Bethesda.

1.4.1 Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bethesda Maryland

No employee or representative of the Contractor shall be admitted to the Work Site unless he/she furnishes satisfactory proof that he/she is a citizen of the United States or is specifically authorized admittance by the OICC.

1.4.2 Construction Access

Construction ingress to installation and construction traffic egress shall be in accordance with the approved "Site Access and Traffic Pattern" drawing. All construction ingress and egress traffic shall comply with approved "Site Access and Traffic Pattern" drawing (C-002) in Part 6.

1.4.3 Photographs

Unofficial photography is prohibited at NSA Bethesda. When operationally required, submit a written request containing specific justification and details to the Security Officer prior to release.

Photographs shall be maintained in a file with the description of the areas and date photographs were taken. All photographs shall be reviewed and approved for release by the Government.

1.4.4 Denial of Access

Installation access shall be denied if it is determined that an employee:

a. Is on the National Terrorist Watch List.

b. Is illegally present in the United States.

c. Is subject to an outstanding warrant.

d. Has knowingly submitted an employment questionnaire with false or fraudulent information.

e. Has been issued a debarment order and is currently banned from military installations.

f. Is a Registered Sexual Offender, or has any felony conviction within the past two years.

1.4.5 Appeal Process

All appeals should be directed to the Base Inspector's Office for any individual that has been denied access to the Campus.

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1.4.6 Security of Contractor-Owned Equipment and Materials

Contractor shall be responsible for control and security of Contractor-owned equipment and materials at the work Site. Report immediately missing, lost, or stolen property to the Base Security Department as each case occurs.

1.4.7 Vehicle List

Submit an original list of vehicles to be utilized at the work Site with the following information for each vehicle:

a. Make.

b. Year.

c. Model.

d. License Tag Number.

e. Registered Owner Name.

1.4.8 Additional Requirements

Comply with the following:

a. Contractor shall conform to all NSA Bethesda installation procedures and requirements.

b. Contractor shall provide temporary fans and associated ductwork and power to exhaust the areas of construction to the exterior of occupied buildings under renovation and maintain the work areas under negative pressure to prevent the spread of dust fumes and vapors to occupied areas. Exhaust construction activities away from air intakes and occupied areas. Use low order products wherever feasible; use low noise equipment wherever possible.

c. Contractor shall provide filter media over all return air openings serving work areas in occupied buildings. Filters shall be replaced at least monthly.

d. When the sprinkler or fire alarm system is not operational during renovation activities, Contractor shall provide fire watch of all areas affected by the outage including after hours coverage. Fire watch shall conform to applicable codes. Contracting Officer shall be notified 48 hours before commencing a fire watch.

e. Driving speed on the NSA Bethesda campus shall be 15 MPH unless otherwise posted.

1.5 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL STANDARD OF CONDUCT

Construction work covered under this Contract is adjacent to an existing Child Development Center in operation. Contractor personnel shall refrain from using obscene, abusive, and threatening language and gestures during working hours. Practices involving "horseplay", fights, and other violent gestures are prohibited inside the installation.

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Contractor personnel caught in violation of the aforementioned standards of conduct will be removed from the premises and not permitted to return.

1.6 TOBACCO USE POLICY

NSA Bethesda is a tobacco-free facility and the Contractor shall comply with the current NSA Bethesda policies on the use of tobacco. Smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco is prohibited within and outside of all buildings on the campus except in designated smoking areas as identified by the Contracting Officer. This applies to existing buildings, buildings under construction, and buildings under renovation. Discarding tobacco material other than into designated receptacles is considered littering and is subject to fines.

Contractor personnel caught using tobacco in violation of the current policy will be removed from the premises and not permitted to return.

Smokeless tobacco users will use a non-spill closable container in which tobacco juice will be contained.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

Not used.

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1.3.7 Parking