C-1503060 Pavement Clearance Snow_04.13.20 Amend 0018.doc

1503060 – Pavement Clearance

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1503060 - Pavement Clearance

(f) Public Works Department Bethesda

-Walter Reed National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD (WRNNMC) The Contractor shall provide all labor, management, supervision, tools, material, and equipment required to perform Snow Removal Services at:

(a) Public Works Department Washington (PWD Washington)

(1) Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC (Reserved)

(2) Naval Support Facility Arlington, VA (Arlington Service Center)

(3) Naval Support Facility Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC (NRL) (Reserved)

(4) Naval Support Facility Carderock, West Bethesda, MD

(5) Naval Support Facility Naval Observatory, Washington, DC

(6) Quarters A

(7) Marine Barracks Washington (Reserved)

(b) Public Works Department South Potomac

(1) Naval Support Facility, Dahlgren, VA (Naval Surface Warfare Center) (Reserved)

(2) Naval Support Facility, Indian Head, MD (Naval Surface Warfare Center)

(c) Public Works Department Patuxent River (Reserved)

(d) Public Works Department Annapolis (Reserved)

(e) Resident Officer In Charge of Construction, Quantico, VA (ROICC Quantico) (Reserved)

(f) Public Works Department Bethesda

(1) Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC)

(2) Armed Forces Radiobiological Research Institute (AFRI) (Reserved)

(3) Naval Support Activity Bethesda

(4) Dalecarlia

(5) NiCOE (Reserved)

(g) Joint Base Anacostia Bolling (Naval Station Anacostia and Bolling Air Force Base) (Reserved) Those locations that state “Reserved” have no requirements but may be modified after award for services to be performed.

1503060 - Pavement Clearance

1503060 – Pavement Clearance

Contractor shall provide pavement clearance to achieve a cleared appearance and safe use of paved surfaces.

Common Output Level Standards (COLS) are defined by Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) for Navy Shore Commands. Services and associated frequencies are specified for the Base Measures of COL3 and COL4 as shown in J-1503050-03. The Contractor shall provide services at the frequencies specified based on the awarded CLINs (for the selected COL level) listed in Section B.

ELINS in J-0200000-10 include pre-priced Line Items associated with the Optional CLINs which can be added or deleted to increase or decrease the level of performance.

The Contractor shall provide snow removal services at PWD Washington, Bethesda, and Indian Head as identified in J-1503060-05.

Pavement clearance Site Maps are included in J-1503060-06.

Contractor shall provide a toilet facility for employees as per Section 2 of EM 385-1-1 (Ref. C-0200000; Spec Item 2.9.3.9, Site Sanitation Plan).

Historical Note: Site specific sanitation for snow removal–

CARDEROCK - Contractor will need to provide temporary bathroom facilities.

USNO – Rest rooms are available for the Contractors to use both Summer and Winter seasons, in Bldg. #75 USNO Shop Bldg.

NSF Arlington –Rest rooms are available for the Contractors to use both Summer and Winter seasons in Bldg. #17, the NAVFAC Office.

Bethesda – Rest rooms in designated buildings (to be provided prior to snow season) will be available.

JBAB - There are four public bathroom facilities for use:

1. Bolling Green Park Facilities

2. Geisboro Park Facilities

3. Turf Track Facilities

4. North Side, Anacostia Ball fields Facilities

WNY - Public restrooms are available on the base and within the PWD office.

Paved surfaces are clear, safe, and passable in accordance with the specified COLS.

The Contractor shall develop a schedule for pavement sweeping services consistent with the specified Common Output Level Standards in J-1503060-03 and submit per Section F.

Contractor shall identify specific times of performance for each road and other paved surface.

Informational Note: The Government has found on previous contracts that the frequency and schedule for sweeping of roads and paved surfaces as shown in the Non Airfield Pavement Sweeping Schedule provided in J-1503060-07 has maintained services at an acceptable level.

Roads and other paved surfaces are clear in accordance with specified COLS.

Airfield pavement surfaces include the helicopter pads at WRNMMC and USNO.

The Contractor shall receive clearance from the airfield operations center prior to commencing sweeping operations.

The Contractor shall sweep airfield pavement surfaces per the schedule and frequency specified in the Airfield Pavement Sweeping Schedule provided in J-1503060-08.

The Contractor shall comply with all FAA and DoD requirements to sweep around all aircraft parked on ramp areas.

Sweep as scheduled except during periods in which the severity of weather, as deemed by Air Ops and directed by KO, makes it impracticable to sweep.

The Contractor shall coordinate with the KO to reschedule services.

Airfield pavement surfaces are swept in accordance with specified operational requirements.

Airfield is free of Foreign Object Debris (FOD).

The Contractor is responsible for damage to Government property caused by snow and ice removal operations or equipment used in connection herewith including but not limited to: curbs, parking stops, islands, light poles, signs, sign posts, parking stops, pavers, guardrails, etc.

Damage repairs to be complete no later than 30 April following each snow season.

Paved surfaces are safe and passable.

The Contractor shall initiate work when there is an imminent threat of snow or ice accumulation on surfaces (streets, roads, and parking lots). Contractor shall continue operations during the entire period of precipitation.

Note: The rate of snow removal depends on the type of snow (wet or powdery), pavement temperature, ambient air temperature and wind conditions.

The Contractor should expect to encounter parked cars, vehicles parked illegally or stuck in snow banks. The Contractor shall clear snow in a manner that does not windrow the vehicles in. Snow shall be cleared to within three feet of each vehicle. Snow shall not be placed against vehicles. The Contractor shall be responsible for notifying the Government of the locations of these vehicles to ascertain removal. It will be the Government’s responsibility to contact owners or have vehicles towed as required enabling snow removal operations.

In areas not accessible due to equipment or barriers the Contractor shall remove snow to within three feet of the equipment or barriers. The Contractor shall not place snow against any obstacle.

The Contractor shall clear snow to within a maximum of six inches away from dumpsters in areas within the scope of this contract for access by the solid waste Contractor. Snow piles and windrows shall not be pushed up against or in front of, structures, facilities, equipment, or placed so as to block or hinder Government access to buildings or utilities. Snow shall not be piled any closer than 30 feet from any perimeter fence line. Snow shall not be pushed onto a perimeter fence line. A clear line of sight must be maintained.

The Contractor shall ensure storm drains are kept clear of snow and ice and flow freely. The Contractor shall not pile snow on storm drains, and shall not store snow in such a manner as to block the natural flow into the storm drain. This includes periods of melting snow/ice between storms. The Government will provide a site plan of storm drain locations to the Contractor if requested by the Contractor after contract award.

Conditions on station may differ from the surrounding area; an Authorized Government Representative may contact the Contractor’s Project Manager to communicate the local conditions on station. Likewise the Contractor may contact the Authorized Government Representative for this information. Lack of communication between the Government and the Contractor during or prior to a weather event shall not relieve the Contractor of the performance standard.

Refer to J-1503050-05(f) for requirements specific to NSA Bethesda.

Designated paved surfaces are safe and accessible to operations, fire protection, and vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Snow removal equipment operators have proper qualifications and licensing.

Designated paved surfaces are safe for passage.

The maximum depth of snow does not exceed 2 inches during the entire period of precipitation.

Removal shall be completed within 24 hours after precipitation has ended for accumulation <10” and 48 hours for accumulation >10” but less than 15”.

The Contractor is responsible for visibility safety, and access requirements regardless of the quality of snow pile management from the previous storm. Safe visibility criteria shall be based on the normal view obtainable from small compact automobiles, and local laws and regulations.

The Contractor shall develop and submit a Snow Removal Plan per Section F indicating when snow will be removed from the installation.

It is to the Contractor's benefit to create and maintain adequate snow storage space as soon as practical, or to haul snow away leaving room for future storms. The Government has designated areas for storage/piling of snow and equipment to aid in snow management in as shown on the Site Maps provided in J-1503060-05.

The Contractor shall provide snow fencing and snow stakes in the areas identified on the Site Maps provided in J-1503060-06. Provide to the KO the OEM specifications for the proposed snow fence and snow stakes.

Snow piles and windrows managed in a manner that allows for future storms and snow melting.

No snow pile creates a safety hazard.

All intersections and parking lot exits have safe visibility to motorists.

No snow pile shall obstruct the view of incoming or outgoing traffic.

No snow pile at a roadway intersection or parking lot entrance/ exit shall exceed waist height (3 feet).

Snow is not piled or pushed back such that it may damage structures or limit access.

Snow fence and snow stakes are in place and properly performing their intended function.

Deicing material (i.e. Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride) will be utilized in place of salt/sand mixture for all concrete surfaces. Salt/sand mixture and application shall be of proportions recommended by the D.C. Department of Transportation.

Sand shall be mixed with sodium chloride in the ratio of 40 – 200 pounds of salt per cubic yard of sand, in accordance with D.C. Department of Transportation specifications. The sand shall be composed entirely of sharp, angular particles and shall pass a one-quarter inch size screen.

Deicing shall be performed concurrently with the removal of snow. Deicing shall also be performed as required during weather conditions that cause ice or frozen precipitation to form or buildup and create unsafe driving conditions.

The deicing material spreading shall be regulated in such a manner that an even coverage is obtained over the entire width of streets, roads, and parking lots. The deicing material shall be spread uniformly over the entire width of streets, roads, and parking lots at the rate specified by the manufacturer.

Intrusion Barriers: The Contractor shall pay particular attention when removing snow and sanding over the intrusion barrier located at the security entrance gate, and ensure no deicing material is distributed on this area. The Contractor shall either mark or be familiar with the location of the barrier.

No bulk storage of deicing material will be allowed on the installation without prior Government approval.

Deicing is performed as required to maintain all areas identified on the Site Maps provided in J-1503060-06 safe and passable.

The deicing material is the correct type, size, mix ratio and is spread uniformly at the specified rate over the entire width of the streets, roads and parking lots.

No deicing material is distributed in the area of the intrusion barrier.

All opened bags of deicing material shall be stored in Government containers specifically designed for this purpose and comply with all OSHA, Federal and state requirements.

The Contractor shall secure containers at the end of the snow season.

Deicing material is continuously available during the snow season.

Deicing material and containers are in the proper location, and in a normal working condition.

Deicing material and containers are secured at the end of the snow season.

Airfield pavement surfaces include the helicopter pads at WRNMMC and USNO.

The Contractor shall initiate work when there is an imminent threat of snow or ice accumulation on airfields. Contractor shall continue operations during the entire period of precipitation.

The Contractor should expect to encounter ground operations vehicles parked or stuck in snow banks. The Contractor shall clear snow in a manner that does not create windrows around vehicles. Snow shall be cleared to within three feet of each vehicle. Snow shall not be placed against vehicles. The Contractor shall be responsible for notifying the Government on the locations of these vehicles to ascertain removal. It will be the Government’s responsibility to have vehicles moved as required enabling snow removal operations.

Except as noted below, in areas not accessible due to equipment or barriers the Contractor shall remove snow to within three feet of the equipment or barriers. The Contractor shall not place snow against any obstacle. The airfield has gates that are not normally open but will require contractor to clear snow and ice for weapons movement or other specialty vehicles. The KO will coordinate with security to open gates as needed to remove snow from specified gates.

Snow piles and windrows shall not be pushed up against or in front of structures, facilities, equipment, or placed so as to block or hinder Government access to buildings or utilities. Snow shall not be piled any closer than 30 feet from any perimeter fence line. A clear line of sight must be maintained.

The Contractor shall ensure storm drains are kept clear of snow and ice and flow freely. The Contractor shall not pile snow on storm drains, and shall not store snow in such a manner as to block the natural flow into the storm drain. This includes periods of melting snow/ice between storms. The Government will provide a site plan of storm drain locations to the Contractor if requested by the Contractor after contract award.

Conditions on station may differ from the surrounding area; an Authorized Government Representative may contact the Contractor’s Project Manager to communicate the local conditions on station. Likewise the Contractor may contact the Authorized Government Representative for this information. Lack of communication between the Government and the Contractor during or prior to a weather event shall not relieve the Contractor of the performance standard.

The Contractor shall receive clearance from the airfield operations center prior to commencing snow and ice removal operations.

The Contractor shall provide radios/walkie talkies; or, The Contractor will receive communications equipment from ground communications 14 days before the snow season for use on the airfield prior to commencing snow and ice removal operations.

Contractor shall clear snow on airfield to comply with FAA and DoD requirements. The brand and location of the equipment will depend on what distances of clearance are required.

Radar area will be cleared according to airfield specifications (depth in inches and within how many feet/inches of radar TBD). Radar locations are identified on the Site Maps provided in J-1503060-06.

Taxiway lights and runway side lights will be cleared per airfield specifications TBD (down to height in inches and within feet/inches of Taxiway light). Taxiway and runway side light locations are identified on the Site Maps provided in J-1503060-06.

Runway center lights will be cleared with care for center lighting that are; above pavement, flush with pavement or recessed lighting depending on runway setup. Runway center light locations are identified on the Site Maps provided in J-1503060-06.

Special care will be taken at Deicing station. Contractor will coordinate with KO to clean deicing area as not to interfere with Air Ops. Deicing stations are identified on the Site Maps provided in J-1503060-06.

Designated paved surfaces are safe and accessible for air operations, fire protection and vehicular traffic.

Snow removal equipment operators have proper qualifications and licensing.

The maximum depth of snow for radar, taxiway, runway sidelights and runway center lights does not exceed one inch maximum depth during the entire period of precipitation.

The Contractor is responsible for visibility safety, and access requirements regardless of the quality of snow pile management from the previous storm. Safe visibility criteria shall be based on the normal view obtainable from aircraft and ground vehicles required on the airfield such as, small compact automobiles. Safe visibility criteria shall be in accordance with all FAA, DoD, local laws and regulations.

The Contractor shall develop and submit a Snow Removal Plan per Section F indicating when snow will be removed from the installation.

It is to the Contractor's benefit to create and maintain adequate snow storage space as soon as practical, or to haul snow away leaving room for future storms. The Government has designated areas for storage/piling of snow and equipment to aid in snow management in as shown on the Site Maps provided in J-1503060-06.

Snow Fencing may not be permitted in all areas as plane or jet exhaust may either destroy or create a FOD issue. Snow fencing will need to be a set distance from operational areas. Other means may be required to ensure snow does not drift back into air operations areas.

The Contractor shall provide snow fencing and snow stakes in the areas identified on the Site Maps provided in J-1503060-06. Provide, to the KO, the OEM specifications for the proposed snow fence and snow stakes.

Snow piles and windrows managed in a manner that allows for future storms and snow melting.

No Snow pile creates a safety hazard.

Snow is not piled or pushed back such that it may damage structures or limit access.

No snow pile shall obstruct the view of incoming or outgoing traffic.

No snow pile at a roadway intersection or parking lot entrance/ exit shall exceed waist height (3 feet).

Snow fence and snow stakes are in place and properly performing their intended function.

Deicing shall be performed in accordance with FAA AC No 150/5220-32C Airport Winter Safety and Operations and installation requirements.

Deicing is performed as required to maintain all areas identified on the Site Maps provided in J-1503060-06 safe and passable.

Airfield deicing liquid is available and ready for use once requested by Air Snow King.

The deicing material is the correct type, size, mix ratio and is spread uniformly at the specified rate over the entire width of the runways, taxiways, aprons, and ramps.

Deicing is performed in accordance with FAA AC No 150/5220-32C and installation requirements.

Removal

Services -

Indian Head

& Stump

Neck The Contractor shall remove snow and ice to ensure designated paved surfaces are safe and passable.

The Contractor shall provide snow and ice removal services for the roads, parking areas, sidewalks, and building entrances at Indian Head and Stump Neck. Building entrances/exits to include walkways, steps, handicapped ramps, exterior stairways and porches. Loading docks on explosive magazines excluded. All sidewalks not identified on maps are excluded.

The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, material, supervision and site preparation necessary to ensure the operational mission of the NSFIH remains open in the event of snow accumulation or hazardous conditions 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. The Contractor shall continue operations during the entire period of precipitation.

Upon notification from the

Government, the Contractor shall initiate work. The Contractor is required to be on site and ready to commence work within 2 hours after Government notification.

The Contractor should expect to encounter parked cars, vehicles parked illegally or stuck in snow banks. The Contractor shall clear snow in a manner that does not windrow the vehicles in. Snow shall be cleared to within three feet of each vehicle. Snow shall not be placed against vehicles. The

Contractor shall be responsible for notifying the Government of the locations of these vehicles to ascertain removal. It will be the

Government’s responsibility to contact owners or have vehicles towed as required enabling snow removal operations.

In areas not accessible due to equipment or barriers the Contractor shall remove snow to within three feet of the equipment or barriers.

The Contractor shall not place snow against any obstacle.

The Contractor shall clear snow to within a maximum of six inches away from dumpsters in areas within the scope of this contract for access by the solid waste Contractor. Snow piles and windrows shall not be pushed up against or in front of, structures, facilities, equipment, or placed so as to block or hinder Government access to buildings or utilities. Snow shall not be piled any closer than 30 feet from any perimeter fence line.

The Contractor shall ensure storm drains are kept clear of snow and ice and flow freely. The Contractor shall not pile snow on storm drains, and shall not store snow in such a manner as to block the natural flow into the storm drain. This includes periods of melting snow/ice between storms. The Government will provide a site plan of storm drain locations to the Contractor if requested by the Contractor after contract award.

Conditions on station may differ from the surrounding area; an

Authorized Government

Representative may contact the

Contractor’s Project Manager to communicate the local conditions on station. Likewise the Contractor may contact the Authorized

Government Representative for this information. Lack of communication between the Government and the Contractor during or prior to a weather event shall not relieve the Contractor of the performance standard.

Historical Note: Site specific sanitation for snow removal–

Indian Head – Rest rooms are available for the Contractor to use both Summer and Winter seasons, in Buildings 1751 (Admin Area) and

Building 845 (restricted area).

Stump Neck – Rest rooms are available for the Contractor to use both Summer and Winter seasons, in Building 1SN (fitness center).

Refer to J-1503060-05(b2) for inventory specific to Indian Head

& Stump Neck.

Designated paved surfaces are safe and accessible for passage to operations, fire protection, and vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Snow removal equipment operators have proper qualifications and licensing.

Designated paved surfaces are safe for passage.

The maximum depth of snow does not exceed two (2) inches in Mission Critical areas and three (3) inches in non- mission critical areas during the entire period of precipitation.

Indian Head

& Stump

Neck The Contractor shall manage snow piles and windrows to ensure streets, roads and parking lots can be cleared to their full width and maintain safe visibility for motorist.

The Contractor shall manage piles and windrows of snow throughout the term of the contract such that the streets, roads and parking areas can be cleared to their full width after each storm. Snow pile management associated with large snowfalls may require the Contractor to remove snow piles at no additional expense to the Government when the existing piles/banks cannot be pushed back or piled higher to meet visibility, safety or access requirements.

The Contractor is responsible for visibility safety, and access requirements regardless of the quality of snow pile management from the previous storm. Safe visibility criteria shall be based on the normal view obtainable from small compact automobiles, and local laws and regulations.

It is to the Contractor's benefit to create and maintain adequate snow storage space as soon as practical, or to haul snow away leaving room for future storms. The Government has designated areas for storage/piling of snow and equipment to aid in snow management in as shown on the Site Maps provided in J-

1503060-05.

The Contractor shall provide snow fencing and snow stakes in the areas identified on the Site.

The Contractor is to submit a map identifying locations of fencing and stakes with their snow removal plan.

Snow piles and windrows managed in a manner that allows for future storms and snow melting.

No snow pile creates a safety hazard.

All intersections and parking lot exits have safe visibility to motorists. No snow pile shall obstruct the view of incoming/outgoing traffic.

No snow pile at a roadway intersection or parking lot entrance/exit shall exceed three (3) feet in height

Snow is not piled or pushed back such that it may damage structures or limit access.

Snow fence and snow stakes are in place and properly performing their intended function.

Indian Head

& Stump

Neck Operations - The Contractor shall be responsible for providing, storing, and spreading deicing materials.

The Contractor shall provide sand, salt, or other Environmentally approved deicing material for streets, roads, and parking lots and building entrances/exits to include walkways, steps, handicapped ramps, exterior stairways and porches at Indian Head and Stump

Neck.

Deicing shall be performed concurrently with the removal of snow. Deicing shall also be performed as required during weather conditions that cause ice or frozen precipitation to form or buildup and create unsafe driving conditions.

The deicing material spreading shall be regulated in such a manner that an even coverage is obtained over the entire width of streets, roads, and parking lots. The deicing material shall be spread uniformly over the entire width of streets, roads, and parking lots at the rate specified by the manufacturer.

Intrusion Barriers: The Contractor shall pay particular attention when removing snow and sanding over the intrusion barrier located at the security entrance gate, and ensure no deicing material is distributed on this area. The Contractor shall either mark or be familiar with the location of the barrier.

No bulk storage of deicing material will be allowed on the installation without prior Government approval.

Deicing is performed as required to maintain all areas identified on the

Site Maps provided in

J-1503060-06 safe and passable.

The deicing material is the correct type, size, mix ratio and is spread uniformly at the specified rate over the entire width of the streets, roads and parking lots.

No deicing material is distributed in the area of the intrusion barrier.