J-2. Specification B1346 Raised Flooring_2022-05-24.pdf

24 May 2022

RAISED

FLOORING

INSTALLATION

BUILDING 1346

NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE

CENTER DIVISION NEWPORT

1. SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 Background

This project is located at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT). NUWCDIVNPT is a Department of the Navy full-spectrum research, development, test and evaluation, engineering, and fleet support center for submarine warfare systems and other systems associated with undersea warfare. This project is to remove the existing and install new Government furnished Raised Flooring throughout the 2nd and 3rd floors of Building 1346.

1.2 Project Description

The work at Building 1346 includes the remove the existing and installation of new Government furnished Raised Flooring panels as indicated on 2nd and 3rd floors. Existing pedestals and stringers are to remain in place. Clean and level existing pedestals and stringers to ensure proper panel level.

1.3 Time of Completion

Work shall be prosecuted diligently and shall be completed for use within 120 Days from receipt of notice to proceed.

1.4 Contract Drawings

NUWC Drawing Package 22-005A.

1.5 Regulatory Notification

Not used.

1.6 Permits

Local NAVSTA permits are required prior to the use of open flames, grinding, use of computers, or photography.

ACTIVITY PERMIT REQ. Local Permit Authority Contact Information

Open Flames or Grinding

Burn NAVSTA Fire Department

(401)-841-2225

Photography Photography NUWC Security Government Sponsor

Computer Use Non-NUWC Owned Computer Equipment

NUWC Information Security Manager

Government Sponsor

2. WORK RESTRICTIONS

2.1 Work Restrictions

Unless otherwise indicated herein, work must take place between 0730 and 1600 Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. Make application 15 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government. In the request, provide the specific dates, hours and location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title.

2.2 Photography

Unofficial photography is prohibited on NUWCDIVNPT. When required to record progress and existing conditions, a permit must be obtained from NUWC Security.

Justification and camera details will be required. Coordinate permit application with NUWCDIVNPT Government Sponsor.

2.3 Computer Use

Non-NUWC Owned Computers are prohibited on NUWCDIVNPT.

2.4 Wi-Fi

The use of Wi-Fi is prohibited on NUWCDIVNPT. Electronics with built in Wi-Fi must turn their Wi-Fi signals off prior to coming on board.

2.5 Radio Transmitter Restrictions

2-Way Radios are prohibited on NUWCDIVNPT.

2.6 No Smoking Policy

Smoking is prohibited within and outside of all buildings on installation, except in the designated smoking areas. This applies to existing buildings, buildings under construction and buildings under renovation. Discarding tobacco materials other than into designated tobacco receptacles is considered littering and is subject to fines. If needed, the Government will identify designated smoking areas.

3. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Installation Access:

Obtain access to Navy installations through participation in the Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS). Requirements for Contractor employee registration, and transition for employees currently under Navy Commercial Access Control System (NCACS), are available at https://www.cnic.navy.mil/om/dbids.html. No fees are associated with obtaining a DBIDS credential.

3.2 Registration for DBIDS

Registration for DBIDS is available at https://www.cnic.navy.mil/om/dbids.html.

Procedure includes:

a) Present a letter or official award document (i.e. DD Form 1155 or SF1442) from the Contracting Officer, that provides the purpose for access to the base Visitor Control Center representative.

b) Present valid identification, such as a passport or Real ID Act-compliant state driver's license.

c) Provide completed SECNAV FORM 5512/1 to the base Visitor Control Center representative to obtain a background check. This form is available for download at https://www.cnic.navy.mil/om/dbids.html.

d) Upon successful completion of the background check, the Government will complete the DBIDS enrollment process, which includes Contractor employee photo, fingerprints, base restriction and several other assessments.

e) Upon successful completion of the enrollment process, the Contractor employee will be issued a DBIDS credential, and will be allowed to proceed to worksite.

3.3 DBIDS Eligibility Requirements:

Throughout the length of the contract, the Contractor employee must continue to meet background screen standards. Periodic background screenings are conducted to verify continued DBIDS participation and installation access privileges. DBIDS access privileges will be immediately suspended or revoked if at any time a Contractor employee becomes ineligible. An adjudication process may be initiated when a background screen failure results in disqualification from participation in the DBIDS, and Contractor employee does not agree with the reason for disqualification. The Government is the final authority.

3.4 DBIDS Notification Requirements:

a) Immediately report instances of lost or stolen badges to the Contracting Officer.

b) Immediately collect DBIDS credentials and notify the Contracting Officer in writing under the following circumstances:

1) An employee has departed the company without having properly returned or surrendered their DBIDS credentials.

2) There is a reasonable basis to conclude that an employee, or former employee, might pose a risk, compromise, or threat to the safety or security of the Installation or anyone therein.

3.5 Contact List

Provide a list of contact personnel. The contact list must contain the names of key contractor and subcontractor points of contact, their title, addresses, and telephone number for use in the event of an emergency. Regularly update the contact list as work changes to ensure its current.

3.6 Project Superintendent

Provide a project Superintendent at the work site to implement and manage quality control and to serve as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). The Project Superintendent is required to attend all planning meetings, perform internal submittal review prior to forwarding to government, and ensure construction is performed in accordance with contract requirements.

3.7 Preconstruction Meeting

After award of the contact but prior to commencement of any work at the site, meet with the Contracting Officer to discuss and develop a mutual understanding relative to the administration of the work to be performed. This meeting will include scheduling, safety concerns, security concerns, environmental concerns, submission of submittals, customer concerns, and any concerns shared by the contractor.

3.8 Work Schedules

Prior to the start of work, prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer a Baseline Construction Schedule. Update the Construction Schedule at a bi-weekly intervals or when the schedule has been revised. Keep the updated schedule current, reflecting actual activity progress and plan for completing the remaining work.

4 SAFETY

4.1 Performance of Work

Comply with EM 385-1-1, NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 241, Federal and State OSHA regulations, and other related submittals and activity fire and safety regulations. The most stringent standard prevails.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is governed in all areas by the nature of the work the employee is performing. Use personal hearing protection at all times in designated noise hazardous areas or when performing noise hazardous tasks. Safety glasses must be worn while performing Work and otherwise carried or available on each person. Mandatory PPE includes:

a. Hard Hat (If necessary)

b. Long Pants

c. Safety Glasses

d. Appropriate Safety Shoes

4.2 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

The principal purpose of an AHA is to reduce the overall risk of the hazards associated with construction work. Provide an AHA for every operation involving a type of work.

Provide an AHA for every operation involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous project operations or where a new work crew or subcontractor is to perform work.

The analysis must identify and evaluate hazards and outline the proposed methods and techniques for the safe completion of each phase or work. At a minimum, define activity being performed, sequence of work, specific safety and health hazards anticipated (slip or trips, cuts, dust or chips in eyes), control measures (to include personal protective equipment) to eliminate or reduce each hazard to acceptable levels, equipment to be used (hand tools), inspection requirements (list the inspection requirements for the activity to ensure the controls are working, and equipment is inspected to ensure proper operation), training requirements for all involved (any unique training required to make the established controls work) and the competent person in charge of that phase of work.

The Contractor shall continuously review its AHA and modified to address changing site conditions or operations. The analysis should be used during daily inspections to ensure the implementation and effectiveness of the activity’s safety and health controls. Activity Hazard Analysis shall be updated as necessary to provide an effective response to changing work conditions and activities.

4.3 Accident Reports and Notifications

4.3.1 Accident Report

For recordable injuries and illnesses, and property damage accidents resulting in a least $2,000 in damages, the prime Contractor shall conduct an accident investigation to establish the root cause of the accident, complete the Navy Contractor Significant Incident Report (CSIR) and provide the report to the Contracting Officer within five calendar days of the accident. The Contracting Officer will provide copies of any required or special forms.

4.3.2 Accident Notification

Notify the Contracting Officer as soon as practical, but not later than four hours after any accident meeting the definition of recordable injuries or illnesses or high visibility accidents, property damage equal to or greater than $2,000. Information shall include Contractor name, contract title, type of contract, name of activity, installation or location where accident occurred, date and time of accident, names of personnel injured, and extent of property damage (if any), extent of injury (if known) and brief description of accident (to include Type of construction equipment used, PPE used, etc.). Preserve the conditions and evidence on the accident site until the Government investigation team arrives on site and government investigation is conducted.

4.3.3 Definition of Recordable Injury or Illness

Any work related injury or illness that results in:

(1) Death, regardless of the time between the injury and death, or the length of the illness;

(2) Days away from Work;

(3) Restricted Work;

(4) Transfer to another job;

(5) Medical Treatment beyond first aid;

(6) Loss of consciousness;

(7) A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed healthcare professional, even if it did not result in (1) through (6) above.

4.3.4 Emergency Medical Treatment

Contractor shall arrange for their own emergency medical treatment. The government has no responsibility to provide emergency medical treatment.

4.3.5 Periodic Inspections

The work site may be inspected periodically for OSHA and Navy violations. Abatement of violations will be the responsibility of the contractor and/or the Government as determined by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall provide assistance to the Safety Office escort and the federal or state OSHA inspector if a complaint is filed. Any fines levied on the Contractor by federal or state OSHA offices due to safety/health violations shall be paid promptly.

If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly comply with safety requirements, the Contracting Office may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to any such stop order shall be made the subject claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damages to the Contractor.

The Safety Office will investigate all complaints or unsafe or unhealthful working conditions received from Contractor’s employees, federal civilian employees or military personnel. The Safety Office will notify the Contracting Officer of the results of such investigations.

5 PROJECT CLOSEOUT

5.1 Warranty

Provide a Warranty Letter guaranteeing the Contractor’s responsibility to remedy, at the Contractor’s expense, any damage to Government-owned or controlled property when the damage is the result of the Contractor’s failure to conform to contract requirements or defective equipment, material, or workmanship. Unless noted otherwise elsewhere in this contract, the construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for one full year. The Contractor shall respond to warranty items within 48 hours of being notified.

6 EXECUTION

6.1 Installation

Purchased Tiles provided by Government are currently stored in a separate location from the jobsite. Contractor is to provide truck and trailer in order to bring panels to the work site. Contractor shall be installing flooring room by room in sequence indicated on drawing to keep Government operations functioning throughout the building. Existing panels are to be removed and disposed of in a dumpster provided by the contractor. Once Contractor removes existing flooring, inspect, level, and clean existing pedestals and stringers prior to new panels being installed. Contractor shall make perimeter cuts within the loading dock area of Building 1346. Contractor may use Building 1346 freight elevator to transport material to the applicable floors.

6.2 Cleanup

Remove construction waste debris, waste materials, packaging material, and the like from the work site daily. Clean any dirt or mud which is tracked into Government buildings immediately.

SECTION 09 69 13

RIGID GRID ACCESS FLOORING

7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

7.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

EVALUATION SERVICE, INC. (ICC-ES)

ICC-ES AC300 (2014) Acceptance Criteria for Access Floors

INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL (ICC)

ICC IBC (2018) International Building Code

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 75 (2020) Standard for the Protection Information

Technology Equipment

7.2 Quality Control

7.2.1 Qualification of Installer

Access flooring Installer must have at least 5 years’ experience in installation of access flooring systems.

7.3 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

7.3.1 Handling

Handle and protect materials in a manner to prevent damage during the entire construction period.

8 PRODUCTS

8.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Use government provided floor panels, and existing adjustable pedestals and stringers.

B. Lateral stability of floor support system must be independent of panels. Ensure existing assembly is rigid and free of vibration, noises, and rocking panels.

C. Install elevated floor system free of defects in installation, which will remain so for a period of not less than one year after completion.

8.2 Design Requirements

Panels provided by the government.

9.1 EXECUTION

9.1.1 Installation

Install access flooring at the location and elevation and in the arrangement shown on the Government detailed installation drawings. The existing floor system must remain as a rigid grid stringer type, complete with all supplemental items, and be the standard product of the contractor specializing in access flooring systems.

Install the floor system in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Open ends of the floor, where the floor system does not abut wall or other construction, must have positive anchorage and rigid support.

9.1.2 Preparation for Installation

Clear out debris and vacuum area and subfloor in which the raised floor system is to be installed.

Thoroughly clean structural floor surfaces and remove all dust.

9.1.3 Pedestals

Existing pedestals and heads must be verified level and plumb. Make any necessary adjustments, to set plumb and in true alignment.

9.1.4 Stringers

Ensure existing stringers interlock with the pedestal caps to preclude lateral movement, ensure existing stringers are spaced uniformly in parallel lines at the indicated elevation.

9.1.5 Panels

Interlock Government-furnished panels with supports in a manner that will preclude lateral movement.

Fasten perimeter panels, cutout panels, and panels adjoining columns, stairs, and ramps to the supporting components to form a rigid boundary for the interior panels. Cut edges of panels must be finished as recommended by the panel manufacturer. Secure extruded vinyl edging in place at all cut edges of all panel cutouts to prevent abrasion of cables. Where the space below the floor is a plenum, close cutouts for conduit and similar penetrations using self-extinguishing sponge rubber or air sealing grommets.

9.2 CONCLUSION WALKTHROUGH AND ACCEPTENCE

Contractor to complete site walk and attest the installed floor system meets specified requirements.

9.2.1 Acceptance Inspection

Government acceptance walkthrough will be completed once new panels have been installed.

9.3 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

9.3.1 Cleaning

Keep the space below the completed floor free of all debris. Before any traffic or other work on the completed raised floor is started, clean the completed floor. Do not permit seepage of cleaner or moisture between individual panels.

9.3.2 Surplus Material Removal

Clean surfaces of the work and adjacent surfaces soiled as a result of the Work. Remove all installation equipment, surplus materials, and rubbish from the work site.

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