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NASA Steam Distribution Replacement M5058

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Division Section Title

SPECIFICATIONS GROUP

General Requirements Subgroup

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

010010 SCOPE AND DESCRIPTION

010590 SPECIAL CONDITIONS

010610 GENERAL SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

REQUIREMENTS

010650 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

012404 PRECONSTRUCTION SUBMITTALS

013200 PROJECT SCHEDULES

013300 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

014000 CONTRACTOR QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL

016000 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

SUBSTITUTION REQUEST

017000 PROJECT MEETINGS

017310 CUTTING AND PATCHING

017419 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

FORMS

017700 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

017820 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

018200 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

019113 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

Facility Construction Subgroup

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

024119 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

028200 ASBESTOS PROCEDURES

028300 LEAD REMEDIATION

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

033000 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

036000 NON-SHRINK GROUT

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

042000 UNIT MASONRY

DIVISION 05 - METALS

051200 STRUCTURAL STEEL

055000 METAL FABRICATIONS

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

061053 MISCELLANEOUS ROUGH CARPENTRY

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

078413 PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING

079200 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

081113 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

083323 OVERHEAD COILING DOORS

087112 DOOR HARDWARE

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

092216 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

092900 GYPSUM BOARD

095113 ACOUSTICAL TILE CEILINGS

099114 EXTERIOR PAINTING

099123 INTERIOR PAINTING

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

101400 SIGNAGE

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

131220 PRE-ENGINEERED METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS

Facility Services Subgroup

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

221116 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

221316 SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING

223500 DOMESTIC-WATER HEAT EXCHANGERS

DIVISION 23 – HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

230516 EXPANSION FITTINGS AND LOOPS FOR HVAC PIPING

230519 METERS AND GAGES FOR HVAC PIPING

230523 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

230529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

230553 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

230593 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING

230719 HVAC PIPING INSULATION

230810 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING

230900 HVAC INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS

230923 DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL/UTILITY CONTROL SYSTEM

231123 FACILITY NATURAL-GAS PIPING

231126 FACILITY LIQUIFIED-PETROLEUM GAS PIPING

232113 HYDRONIC PIPING

232116 HYDRONIC PIPING SPECIALTIES

232123 HYDRONIC PUMPS

232214 STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING

232216 STEAM AND CONDENSATE PIPING SPECIALTIES

232224 STEAM CONDENSATE PUMPS

232500 HVAC WATER TREATMENT

233423 HVAC POWER VENTILATORS

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235216 CONDENSING BOILERS

235239 FIRE-TUBE BOILERS

235533 GAS-FIRED UNIT HEATERS

235700 HEAT EXCHANGERS FOR HVAC

237333 INDOOR, INDIRECT, GAS-FIRED HEATING AND VENTILATING

UNITS

238214 AIR COILS

238239 PROPELLER UNIT HEATERS

238414 HUMIDIFIERS

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

260501 ELECTRICAL TESTING

260519 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND

CABLES

260526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260533 RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260538 PULL AND JUNCTION BOXES

260543 UNDERGROUND DUCTS AND RACEWAYS FOR ELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS

260544 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR ELECTRICAL RACEWAYS AND

CABLING

260553 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260810 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING

261200 MEDIUM-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

262200 LOW VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

262416 PANELBOARDS

262713 ELECTRICITY METERING

262726 WIRING DEVICES

262813 FUSES

262816 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

262923 VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES

264313 SURGE PROTECTION FOR LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER

CIRCUITS

265100 INTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

311000 SITE CLEARING

312000 EARTH MOVING

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

321216 ASPHALT PAVING

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

330523 UTILITY HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING

335115 NATURAL-GAS LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS DISTRIBUTION

337149 OVERHEAD MEDIUM-VOLTAGE WIRING

SCOPE AND DESCRIPTION 010010 - 1

SECTION 010010 — SCOPE AND DESCRIPTION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. The work to be performed under this project consists of providing the labor, equipment, and materials to at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama.

1.2 DESCRIPTION

A. The work consists of replacement of the existing steam service within selected buildings throughout MSFC. In general, the work will include:

1. Capping of the existing steam service into the building.

2. Removal of the steam piping and appurtenances within the building.

3. Installation of alternative heat generation equipment (i.e. gas-fired boilers, humidifiers and/or electric heating equipment).

4. In some cases, air and/or hydronic distribution equipment will be replaced to accommodate the replacement heating source.

5. In some cases, hydronic distribution systems will be provided to accommodate the replacement heating source.

6. In some cases, electrical distribution and/or building electrical service will be replaced to accommodate the replacement heating source.

1.3 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

A. The publications of the issues of referenced documents in effect on the date of issuance of invitation for bids form a part of this specification and, where referred to herein by basic designation only, are applicable to the extent indicated by the references thereto. In the event of difference between this specification or its accompanying drawings and the referenced document, this specification and its accompanying drawings shall govern to the extent of such difference.

1.4 CONTRACT DRAWINGS

A. The following drawings accompany this specification and are a part thereof. The Contractor shall check all drawings and specifications for construction interferences, detail misdescriptions, dimensional errors, and other conflicts and shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies utilizing a “Request for Information.” The Contracting Officer shall make a written interpretation.

Drawing No. Title Revision No.

SCOPE AND DESCRIPTION 010010 - 2

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 010010

NASA Steam Distribution Replacement 5058

01 05 90 – SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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SECTION 01 05 90 — SPECIAL CONDITIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 013300, "Submittal Procedures," in sufficient detail to show full compliance with the specification.

A. Contractor’s email address and emergency contact information, including cell phone numbers, home phone numbers and pager numbers for all key personnel and the business owner.

B. UXO/CWM work/safety plan and certifications of UXO/CWM personnel.

1.2 CONTRACTOR’S WORKING DRAWINGS

A. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to develop all necessary working drawings for installation of piping, ductwork, conduit, fixtures, and equipment. Design drawings are not intended to eliminate all dimensional conflicts in routing or location of piping, ductwork, conduit, fixtures, equipment, etc. but shall show only the general arrangement. Use of design drawings for working drawings will be at the Contractor's risk, and changes required in installed work due to failure of Contractor to develop working drawings shall be accomplished at no additional cost to the Government. Prefabricated items shall have working dimensions to accommodate the actual field dimension of earlier-installed items. The Contractor shall carefully investigate all structural, mechanical, electrical, architectural, and finish conditions affecting all his work and shall coordinate and resolve all dimensional conflicts.

1.3 COOPERATION WITH OTHERS

A. During the life of this contract it is anticipated that other contractors will be performing operations in the general area where work under this contract is being performed. The Contractor shall cooperate in all respects wherever necessary for the better prosecution of the work.

1.4 EXPLOSIVE AND DISPOSAL AREA PRECAUTION

A. The possibility exists that materials of unexploded ordnance (UXO) could be encountered on NASA/MSFC property. In most areas, the potential for these occurrences is small. However, if materials resembling and suspected to be UXO are discovered in a work area immediately stop all work, cordon off or barricade suspect area, withdraw from the area, contact the Fire Department at 911 and the Facilities Maintenance Organization (FMO) Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and inform them of the findings. Then, post temporary barriers to prevent personnel entry into the area and remain near the site at a safe distance from the suspected UXO until the COR takes charge of this activity. The COR will then arrange for investigation and safe disposal of suspect material. Upon clearance from the COR, work may then be resumed in the area.

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B. Some areas are known to have formerly been utilized for ordnance related manufacturing, delivery, storage, and/or disposal activities. These areas are identified on the “Army and NASA Site Access Control Boundaries” map. When work is to be accomplished in the areas designated on the map as “Facilities Precautionary UXO Area” or as “UXO/CWM Probability ‘Occasional’, ‘Remote’, or ‘Seldom’”, prior to beginning construction, contractor shall procure the services of a UXO services provider (qualified for the project-specific requirements as shown on the drawings) for initial investigation and characterization, and then a remediation recommendation, required when suspect material is detected. Upon receipt of a report that states potential UXO was detected during investigation, the COR will then arrange for disposition of suspect material.

UXO services provider shall employ personnel with skills that meet applicable minimum qualification requirements contained in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers document, “Attachment to Chapter 20, EP 1110-1-18, Ordnance and Explosives Response, UXO Personnel Training and Experience Hierarchy”, at the end of this Section. UXO services provider shall submit for approval documentation that includes the number and names of employees to be utilized for the effort and their corresponding levels of training and experience, including copies of certifications and/or other qualifying paperwork. Additionally, UXO services provider shall have a work plan and a safety plan approved by NASA MSFC prior to initiating job activities.

Alternately, when working under a prime contractor, UXO investigation work and safety plan requirements may be included in the prime contractor’s work and safety plans. Questions concerning UXO operations and work plans may be addressed to the COR. Prior to commencing UXO investigation that requires disturbing the soil, obtain a digging permit from the COR.

C. The Contractor shall be responsible for alerting personnel under his authority, including subcontractor personnel, when the site of work is located on a site known to have had former ordnance activity.

D. The “Army and NASA Site Access Control Boundaries” map, showing the areas at MSFC which have the potential to contain UXO, is available for reference. Contact the COR to obtain this information.

1.5 CHEMICAL WARFARE MATERIAL PRECAUTION

A. The possibility exists that chemical warfare material (CWM) could be encountered on NASA/MSFC property. In most areas, the potential for these occurrences is small. However, if such materials are suspected in a work area, immediately stop all work, cordon off or barricade suspect area, withdraw from the area, contact the Fire Department at 911 and the FMO COR, and inform them of the findings. Then, remain near the site at a safe distance from the suspected CWM, and post temporary barriers to prevent personnel entry into the area until the COR takes charge of this activity. The COR will then arrange for investigation and safe disposal of suspect material. Upon clearance from the COR, work may then be resumed in the area.

B. Some areas are known to have formerly been utilized for chemical warfare related manufacturing, delivery, storage, and/or disposal activities. These areas are identified on the “Army and NASA Site Access Control Boundaries” map. When work is to be accomplished in the areas designated on the map as “UXO/CWM Probability ‘Occasional’, ‘Remote’, or ‘Seldom’”, prior to beginning construction, contractor shall procure the services of a CWM services provider (qualified for the project-specific requirements as shown on the drawings) for initial investigation and characterization, and then a remediation recommendation, required when suspect material is detected. Upon receipt of a report that states potential CWM was detected during investigation, the COR will then arrange for disposition of suspect material.

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CWM services provider shall meet applicable minimum qualification requirements for the work to be performed. CWM services provider shall submit for approval documentation that includes the number and names of employees to be utilized for the effort and their corresponding levels of training and experience, including copies of certifications and/or other qualifying paperwork.

Additionally, CWM provider shall have a work plan and a safety plan approved by NASA MSFC prior to initiating job activities. Alternately, when working under a prime contractor, CWM work and safety plan requirements may be included in the prime contractor’s work and safety plans.

Questions concerning CWM operations and work plans may be addressed to the COR. Prior to commencing CWM investigation that requires disturbing the soil, obtain a digging permit from the COR.

C. The Contractor shall be responsible for alerting personnel, including subcontractor personnel, when the site of work is located on a site known to have had former CWM activity.

D. The “Army and NASA Site Access Control Boundaries” map, showing the areas at MSFC which have the potential to contain CWM, is available for reference. Contact the COR to obtain this information.

1.6 SECURITY

A. The Contractor shall conform to security procedures as directed by the Contracting Officer.

Additional information will be provided at the preconstruction meeting and as changes occur during the contract period. Status of Center access is available by calling (256)544-HELP.

B. Center Entry and Vehicles: Entry security at the Center is critical to effect a safe environment.

All personnel, vehicles, equipment, and materials are subject to search, investigation, and authorization at each entry and while on Center. Construction vehicles and trucks delivering large equipment and materials, including concrete trucks, shall enter the Center via Gate 1 or 10 or as directed by the Contracting Officer. Significant entry delays should be expected, particularly at higher security levels, so the Contractor is responsible for keeping himself apprised of security conditions and entry requirements at the Center and notifying his contract personnel of changes in order to prosecute contract work in a timely manner without delay. All vehicles must have proof of valid registration and insurance residing in the vehicle at all times and shall show such proof to security personnel on demand and in order to obtain a vehicle pass.

C. Personnel Identification and Badging: All personnel shall be able to show proof of United States citizenship and have on their person, valid Government-issued picture identification such as a driver’s license. All Contractor personnel, including subcontractor and visitor personnel, shall have and display on their person a badge issued by Center security at all times. Center security has the right to not issue, confiscate, or change any badge. The Contractor is responsible for assuring each individual working under this contract is immediately badged in the first instance, continually wears and displays a valid badge, has only the necessary access permissions, and returns the badge to Center security upon completion of their work just prior to leaving the Center. All personnel requiring access to the Center by the Contractor shall possess either a visitor’s badge or picture badge issued by Center security at Building 4312. All Contractor personnel requiring access to the east or west test areas must receive test area access training provided by MSFC.

D. Any person on Center failing to have in their possession a valid badge or operating a vehicle without a valid pass is ultimately subject to arrest and further legal action.

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1.7 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR SPECIAL HOURS OF WORK

A. Reference contract Section H attached to Standard Form 1442 – “Solicitation, Offer, and Award”

– regarding “Hours of Work” therein. The following are clarifications and additional requirements necessary to perform work at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).

1. “Duty Hours” shall be considered to be 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Government holidays. All other times shall be considered “Non-Duty Hours.”

2. The Contractor shall only schedule and plan contract performance during “Duty Hours,”, unless specific allowances are made elsewhere herein for specific activities that may be required to be performed during “Non-Duty Hours.”

3. The Contractor shall make all requests to work during “Non-Duty Hours” by 9 AM of the day before the requested work period begins. The Contracting Officer must approve any work activities during “Non-Duty Hours” prior to the start of work for the period requested.” These requests will typically be denied unless justifiable by outages, road crossings, hazardous operations, coordination with Government operations, and/or facility or subsystem need date.

4. All items above as well as all other Special Conditions of Section 010590 shall be factored into the Contractor’s scheduling of work to meet the contract’s performance period at no additional cost to the Government after contract award.

5. The Contractor may be prohibited from working in the east and west test areas approximately two days per week during hazardous testing operations. The Government typically issues a tentative weekly schedule on the Friday preceding a week which has scheduled testing. The Contractor is responsible for monitoring this schedule, making regular contact with the test point of contact, closely coordinating their specific activities, and adjusting/delaying construction activities to accommodate testing operations without additional cost to the Government after contract award.

1.8 TEMPORARY UTILITIES

A. Contractor shall provide temporary utilities required for construction. Materials may be new or used, shall be adequate for the required usage, shall not create unsafe conditions, and shall not violate applicable codes and standards.

B. Water: All reasonably required amounts of water will be available to the Contractor by the Government from such existing water systems, outlets, and supplies, without cost to the Contractor for the water he consumes. The Contractor shall be responsible for approved disposal of wastewater. The Contractor shall install and maintain at his own expense any necessary supply connections, safety measures, and facilities in a workmanlike manner as approved by the Contracting Officer. All water shall be carefully conserved. Before final acceptance, temporary connections and piping installed by the Contractor shall be removed in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

C. Electricity: Electric power will be made available to the Contractor by the Government in the form of single phase 208V/120V or 240V/120V, depending on availability, 60 Hz, 100A service without cost to the Contractor for temporary power purposes. Other electrical service may be

Revision Date: August 2016 5 provided, if available and accessible to the construction site, upon request by the Contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall install and maintain at his own expense any necessary supply connections, safety measures as required by 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K, 1926-402-408 or NEC ANSI/NFPA 70 plus formal interpretations and tentative interim amendments, and facilities in a workmanlike manner as approved by the Contracting Officer.

All electricity shall be carefully conserved. When Government-provided temporary power is not available, is not of sufficient capacity, or is not of sufficient power quality, the Contractor is responsible for providing his own temporary power at his own expense. The Contractor is responsible for protecting his own electrical equipment and devices as necessary at his own expense from damage due to electrical events such as lightning, loss of power, power surges and sags, single phasing, and poor power quality.

D. Compressed Air: The Contractor is responsible for providing compressed air as needed at his own expense.

E. Breathing Air: The Contractor is responsible for providing breathing air as needed at his own expense.

F. Telephone Service: Contractor shall provide his own telephone service at his own expense.

G. Sanitary Facilities: Contractor shall provide temporary sanitary facilities in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.51 and shall service, clean, and maintain these facilities and enclosures at least once per week. Temporary facilities shall be removed from the site at the completion of the work.

Sanitary facilities in existing facilities are unavailable for Contractor use.

H. Removal of Temporary Utilities: Before final project acceptance, temporary connections and facilities installed by the Contractor shall be removed and all removal locations painted, graded, etc. as necessary to match surrounding conditions in a workmanlike manner and hazard-free condition to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer.

1.9 TRAFFIC PROVISIONS

A. Maintenance of Traffic: Contractor shall conduct his operations in a manner that will not close any thoroughfare or interfere in any way with traffic on roadways except with written permission of the Contracting Officer. Contractor may move oversized and slow-moving vehicles to the worksite provided requirements of the highway authority have been met. Work shall be conducted so as to minimize obstruction of traffic, and traffic shall be maintained on at least half of the roadway width at all times. If the entire roadway width requires blocking, the Contractor shall submit a traffic control plan to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative for approval prior to blocking the roadway. Approval shall be obtained from the Contracting Officer prior to starting any activity that will obstruct traffic in any manner (one half of the roadway or the entire width of the roadway). Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain, at his own expense, lights, barriers, signals, passageways, detours, etc., that may be required.

B. Rush Hour Restrictions: Contractor shall not interfere with the peak traffic flows preceding and during normal operations without notification to and approval by the Contracting Officer.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PROTECTION OF FACILITIES, MATERIAL, AND WORK

A. The Contractor shall at all times protect and preserve all facilities, materials, supplies, and equipment of every description (including property which may be Government-furnished or owned) and all work performed. All reasonable requests of the Contracting Officer to enclose or especially protect such property shall be complied with. If, as determined by the Contracting Officer, material, equipment, supplies and work performed are not adequately protected by the Contractor such property may be protected by the Government and the cost thereof may be charged to the Contractor or deducted from any payments due him.

3.2 PROTECTION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES/DIGGING PERMITS

A. Prior to performing any excavation work or any surface penetrations 6 inches or deeper (such as driving stakes more than 6 inches in the ground) on any ground surface, this includes both outside and inside of buildings, structures, tents, or gazebos, etc., the Contractor shall obtain from the Facilities Office a digging permit and the current subsurface utility drawing of the particular area to be worked on. Subsurface excavations include the penetration of ground below slabs on grade or interior building slabs that are in contact with the ground. Requests for dig permits shall be made a minimum of two working days prior to conducting any planned digging or excavation activities. Contractor shall stake out subsurface high voltage cables, communication cables, and pipelines indicated within the scope of the work contemplated. After exposure, the Contractor shall obtain agreement from the Contracting Officer on how much closer to cable or pipe the excavations can be permitted. Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, 48 hours prior to the start of excavation work or surface penetration, to enable the Contracting Officer to review measures being taken to prevent hazard to employees and possible damage to subsurface utilities. Where emergency conditions preclude the 48 hours advance notification, the Contractor shall immediately inform the Contracting Officer. After obtaining clearance from the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall proceed with excavating work, or other surface penetration work. Contractor, however, shall temporarily halt any machine excavation work or other surface penetration when approaching within 3 feet of the staked-out cable or pipeline until the Contractor has exposed the cable or pipe by hand excavation to fix its location.

B. Trenching machines and augers shall not be used unless approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.

C. Prior to commencing any operations which include digging, excavations, or soil borings, etc.

where there is considerable doubt of the location of concealed utilities, the Contractor shall de-energize or turn off all hazardous utilities to the building and surrounding areas.

D. When de-energizing is not possible, a waiver shall be required to allow work to continue. The waiver shall provide rationale detailing how the safety of the workers will be maintained. The waiver shall be approved by the Facilities Management Office project manager and the MSFC Industrial Safety Office.

3.3 LAYOUT OF WORK

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A. The Contractor shall lay out his work from the Government-established base lines and bench marks and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection therewith. The Contractor shall furnish, at his own expense, all stakes, templates, equipment, range markers, and labor as may be required in laying out any part of the work from the base lines and bench marks established by the Government. The Contractor will be held responsible for the execution of the work to such lines and grades as may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through his negligence prior to their authorized removal, they may be replaced by the Contracting Officer at his discretion. The expense of replacement will be deducted from any amount due, or to become due, the Contractor.

3.4 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND LAYDOWN AREA

A. All temporary structures and equipment such as construction office trailers, storage trailers, boom trucks, dump trucks, backhoes, etc. are to be in good and fully operable condition, with no broken windows, rusted areas, boarded-up openings, loose insulation, bent doors, paint in poor condition, leaks, exposed wiring, code or safety violations, or other similar defects when brought on site and are to be maintained in good and fully operable condition while they are on site.

Contractor shall submit photographs of all trailers, storage units, or other temporary structures and equipment for review and initial approval prior to bringing them on Center. Regardless, trailers and equipment are to be inspected for final approval for lay down by the Government when they are brought on site prior to detaching them from the truck that delivers them so they can be immediately removed if they are found to be in unacceptable condition.

B. At least 7 days prior to arrival, the Contractor shall request the need for and extent of an all-inclusive lay down area for temporary structures, equipment, material, vehicle parking, fencing, fence gates, hazardous material storage, and the like for the duration of the work. The lay down area shall be marked up in detail on the site plan drawing and submitted for approval by the Government. Once approved, all office trailers shall be installed per the International Building Code, the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission, and NASA safety requirements, whichever is most stringent. Any type of structure used in whole or part as office space or otherwise occupied on a regular basis shall be tied down. Utility connections shall be installed according to applicable codes/standards and in a neat and acceptable manner.

C. Housekeeping in the structures and about the lay down area shall be very well kept on a daily basis and the grass, weeds, and the like shall be kept below 6 inches in height at all times; all other areas within the construction site boundaries shall be kept below 12 inches in height. Open storage of material both singularly and collectively shall be kept and in a manner continuously acceptable to the Government.

D. Only equipment and material necessary for the work shall be kept on site, and equipment shall not be repaired on site without prior approval from the Government for more than very minor repairs.

E. All structures and equipment requiring certification, licensure, etc. shall be kept current at all times or immediately removed from the Center. Any changes to the lay down area use, arrangement, boundaries, or egress must be pre-approved by the Government.

3.5 NASA MISSION NON-INTERFERENCE

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A. The Center conducts special tests and experiments, as well as unique operations that cannot be interrupted. Certain operations such as Space Shuttle flights have predetermined periods of non-interference where the Contractor can plan ahead with little or no impact to the project Schedule.

During such flights, a Dig Moratorium will be issued where the Contractor cannot dig more than 6 inches below the surface.

B. Other non-interferences are utility related and require extensive coordination and precise planning and timing.

C. Non-interference periods shall be shown on the project Schedule to the extent they potentially impact the project Schedule.

3.6 INTERRUPTION OF UTILITIES

A. Interruption to utility services, such as (but not limited to) water, sanitary sewer, steam, electricity, communications, air, high-pressure systems, heating, and air conditioning systems, shall occur at such times as permitted by the Contracting Officer so that interruption of such services will not interfere with the operation of the Center. Generally, such outages to utility services shall be scheduled in advance and caused by the Contractor on Saturdays, Sundays, or other nonworking days or periods at no additional cost to the Government. The existing steam distribution system shall not be altered nor service to existing buildings be interrupted without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. Such interruption to the steam distribution system insofar as is practicable shall be accomplished in the summer season. All interruptions shall be held to the minimum practicable. Interruption to high-pressure systems must be pre-planned 90 days in advance, with date certain and duration certain.

B. Notice of Interruptions: The Contractor shall submit each and every request for each individual utility outage in writing twenty-one calendar days in advance of the actual need date for approval by the Contracting Officer. Each required interruption anticipated by the Contractor shall be indicated on the project Schedule for pre-planning purposes by the Government to support the work; lack of such indication, or lack of date accuracy where the date changes from the previously approved project Schedule may result in delays and any such delay will be at the sole expense of the Contractor.

3.7 LEAKAGE PREVENTION

A. Capping of Piping Systems: All piping installed by the Contractor that is connected to a pressurized piping system, and not connected immediately to equipment, shall be terminated with a properly rated cap, blind flange, or capped valve and not left open-ended when Contractor personnel are not at the jobsite.

B. Construction Surveillance: At such time when new or modified piping systems are activated, the Contractor shall provide adequate personnel to monitor the initial start-up and operation of that system to insure that no damaging leak occurs. A monitor shall be present at each separate site of piping installation or modification at the instant of system activation. These Contractor personnel shall be authorized to immediately deactivate the system and qualified to make emergency repairs in the event of system failures. The Contractor shall notify Contracting Officer's Technical Representative a minimum of 2 days prior to activation.

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3.8 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. The design drawings will indicate the government furnished property to be incorporated or installed in the work or used in its performance. Salvage property to be removed and reused that is in the general work area shall be handled as a Contractor Service and not listed here.

B. Property shall be furnished on the ground at a location within the MSFC boundaries as designated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall be responsible for paying any demurrage or detention charges incurred loading, unloading, and transporting the property to the job site at his own expense.

C. All such property shall be installed or incorporated into the work at the expense of the Contractor, unless otherwise indicated herein.

D. The Contractor in conjunction with an authorized Government representative shall verify the quantity and condition of such Government-furnished property when delivered to him, acknowledge receipt thereof in writing to the Contracting Officer, and in case of damage to or shortage/overage of such property, he shall within 24 hours report in writing such damage or shortage/overage to the Contracting Officer.

E. It is the intention of the Government to furnish all of these items required to complete the work as specified and the various quantities will be adjusted when necessary. These quantities are not to be considered as indications or warranties that the amounts stated will either be sufficient or insufficient. The Contractor shall be required to furnish any additional quantities required.

3.9 SALVAGE MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. The Contractor shall maintain adequate property control records for all materials or equipment specified to be salvaged. These records may be in accordance with the Contractor's system of property control, if approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall be responsible for the adequate storage and protection of all salvaged materials and equipment and shall replace, at no cost to the Government, all salvage materials and equipment broken or damaged during salvage operations as the result of his negligence, or while in his care. Any salvaged materials and equipment that are excess upon the completion of the work shall remain the property of the Government. All such excess material and equipment shall be loaded, transported, and unloaded by the Contractor in a location specified by the Contracting Officer within the boundaries of the Marshall Space Flight Center.

3.10 CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES

A. The Contractor shall use the following procedures and methods. Only the most current Government approved forms shall be used.

B. Request for Information (RFI) S.O.P. 7321.6: The purpose of this procedure establishes the system for initiating, dispositioning the clarification of technical or quality assurance requirements specified in the contract documents, and engineering direction to the Contractor for no-cost changes to the specifications or drawings.

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C. Construction Change Requests (CCR's) S.O.P. 7321.1: The purpose of this procedure establishes the system for documenting and approving changes to the contract documents if on-site work must be performed prior to the contract modifications.

D. Construction Deficiency Reports (CDR's) S.O.P. 7321.3: The purpose of this procedure establishes the system for initiating, processing, distributing, and controlling any item, condition, or material which deviates from engineering drawings, specifications, or procedures which require a disposition from NASA Engineering to resolve.

E. Quality Verification System (QVS) S.O.P. 7321.2: The purpose of this procedure is to plan and perform inspections, tests, and reviews to determine compliance with engineering and quality requirements or procedural methods for data gathering. It provides for planning of activities, establishment of hold points, and documentation of the performance and results of the verification.

F. Preparation, Review, Approval & Control of Submittals S.O.P. 7321.8: The purpose of this procedure establishes the system for initiating, approving, and controlling submittal documents.

G. Field Drawing Changes (FDC) S.O.P. 7321.5: The purpose of this procedure is to establish a method of resolving and documenting same-day, no-cost field adjustments by the COR.

3.11 ELECTRONIC CAPABILITY

A. The Contractor shall have in-house computer capability to perform daily electronic mail, word processing, Internet connectivity, virus protection, and project scheduling.

B. Contractor management and administration personnel shall be competent in the electronic capability and able to create, print, save, and electronically transfer documents, files, and messages.

C. The Contractor’s site superintendent shall have an active cell phone in his possession at all times for emergency and Government representative communication.

D. The Contractor shall submit his e-mail address and emergency contact information, including cell phone numbers, home phone numbers, and pager numbers, for all key personnel as well as the business owner.

3.12 COMMUNICATION RADIOS

A. To insure safety to Government personnel on nearby test stands and to prevent dangerous radio interference from damaging space vehicle test programs underway near site, the Contractor shall not use any radio communication on or near site without coordinating same with Contracting Officer. Radio use is also restricted in certain laboratories, operation centers, and communication and computer rooms as directed by signage and the Contracting Officer. All frequencies used must be submitted for approval by the Contracting Officer prior to use.

3.13 HOUSEKEEPING

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A. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.25 and assure cleanliness of facilities, equipment, and protection against damage before, during, and after installation.

Generally, all working and storage areas will be cleaned regularly. The Contractor shall maintain such conditions insofar as good working practices will permit. It is essential to the proper conduct of the work and to the safety of workers and others that good housekeeping be practiced at all times. Equipment shall be kept clean and shall be protected against damage before, during, and after installation. All working and storage areas shall be cleaned regularly and all scrap materials and refuse properly and promptly disposed of. Accumulations of such materials and, in particular, accumulations of flammable crates, packing, plastic coverings, and other scrap materials in working or storage areas will not be tolerated. All areas shall be left neat, clean, and free from obstructions and hazards at the end of each working day or shift.

3.14 WEATHERTIGHT INTEGRITY OF BUILDING DURING CONSTRUCTION PERIOD

A. Contractor shall not remove or penetrate any portion of the roof that he cannot replace with the specified roofing system by the end of the workday or protect by other approved methods in the event of rain or other inclement weather that might occur during the workday. The connection of the installed specified roofing system to an existing roofing system shall be made watertight at the end of each workday and/or in the event of inclement weather that might occur during the workday. The details for said connection and the manner that the Contractor plans to maintain a watertight roof throughout the entire period of performance shall be submitted for review and approval by the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative; this shall be approved before work can commence. For 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, throughout the period of the contract, the Contractor will be responsible for keeping moisture outside of the building interior.

B. In the event that there is water penetration, the Contractor shall take immediate action to provide all materials, equipment, and labor to capture the moisture, dispose of the moisture, and protect all contents of the building.

C. The Contractor shall make repairs to stop any water penetration in a timely manner. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to stop the work when he determines the Contractor is not executing the work in a responsible manner and is causing any water penetration of the building.

Work will resume once the Contractor has shown evidence that he has prepared an adequate plan for the remainder of the work; said plan shall include preventive measures to assure watertight conditions throughout the remainder of the contract.

D. When the Contractor fails to respond in time to prevent damage from occurring, MSFC maintenance personnel will respond to clean up and protect as best possible until Contractor personnel arrive. Costs incurred by the Government and maintenance operations associated with such response shall be deducted from any of the Contractor’s pay requests and the contract value reduced accordingly by the Contracting Officer.

E. When the Contractor fails to adequately protect equipment and materials, the Contractor shall pay all expenses to replace or repair any and all damages and in a manner acceptable to the Contracting Officer. Such payments shall be made within 30 days of invoice date, and proof of such payments shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 15 days of payment date.

3.15 CONSTRUCTION SITE DUST AND MUD CONTROL

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A. The Contractor is responsible for establishing effective and mandatory controls to prevent dust and mud from leaving the construction site boundary. These controls shall be communicated to all personnel and enforced at all times. All resulting additional environmental controls required shall be in place, functional, and inspected daily.

B. The Contractor is responsible for preventing wind-blown dust from going outside the construction site boundary including civil works during normal business hours and during other hours the Contractor is present on the site.

C. The Contractor is responsible for preventing vehicles from tracking and depositing mud and other similar debris and materials outside the construction site boundary. Any such tracking or depositing on roadways, parking lots, sidewalks, equipment, building walls, and any other man-made surface shall be cleaned up immediately without delays to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer. Rainfall is not an acceptable method.

D. The Contractor shall provide at his expense all the necessary labor, equipment, and material.

3.16 CONSERVATION

A. All energy consumption and resources shall be conserved to the greatest extent possible by the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for communicating this requirement to all on-site personnel and for compliance. Energy and resource utilization shall be proactively managed and conservation measures and methods developed and promoted by the Contractor’s management and supervision.

B. Temporary lighting shall be divided into switchable areas of relatively small size to promote and achieve energy conservation to the satisfaction of the Government. Lighting shall be off unless absolutely necessary to accomplish the work at hand. Lighting for security purposes only shall be minimized and other non-energy consuming methods employed to the greatest extent.

C. Recyclable materials (e.g. aluminum cans, white paper, cardboard, metals, etc.) shall be diverted from the waste stream and delivered to the appropriate off-site, off-Center recycle center by the Contractor as indicated. For Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) projects, see other specification sections for more stringent requirements.

D. All cardboard materials shall be flattened, consolidated, and recycled. Cardboard may be delivered to the Center’s cardboard recycling location.

3.17 FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal regulations particularly CFR Title 14, Part 77 and FAA AC 70/7460-1.

B. The Contractor shall provide all notices to the FAA in order to meet the applicable FAA regulations. The FAA requires multiple notifications and submission of forms then approval for any work including cranes above the ground over a certain height from ground level at the construction site (height limit). The Contractor shall know the current regulations and provide the notifications to meet these regulations using the 100 to 1 slope from the Redstone Army Airfield. The Contractor shall determine the requirements and any potential project impacts

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(both schedule and cost) prior to bidding. The Contractor shall complete all required forms and provide all the necessary information for accurate form completion.

C. The Contractor shall forward the FAA notice to the COR and the Redstone Airfield Operations Officer prior to erecting the obstacle.

D. Aviation lighting shall be provided by the Contractor at his own expense as indicated on the approved FAA forms but will be as typically defined under the TEMPORARY UTILITIES paragraph herein. Contractor shall typically provide a minimum of 2 aviation lights of red or high intensity white obstruction lights on temporary structures (including cranes) over the “height limit” determined by the FAA Requirements. Lights shall be operational during periods of reduced visibility, darkness, and as directed by the Contracting Officer or FAA

3.18 TRENCHING/EXCAVATIONS

A. Prior to beginning any excavations, this includes both outside and inside of buildings, structures, tents, or gazebos, etc., an excavation permit shall be obtained from the FMO. Trenching machines and augers shall not be used unless approved in advance by the COR and it shall be so annotated on the issued excavation permit. Before starting any earth work, the location of underground utilities shall be carefully verified. Utilities to be left in place shall be protected from damage. Trench excavations over 5 feet in depth shall be shored braced or sloped to the angle of repose of the material. Excavated or other materials shall be shored and retained at least 2 feet from the edge of the excavation to prevent it from falling or sliding back into the excavated area and to prevent excessive pressure upon the side of the excavation.

B. Excavations, trenching and shoring requirements for the protection of employees in OSHA Regulation, CFR 29 part 1926.650 shall be employed and enforced. Side and slopes of excavations shall be maintained in a safe condition by scaling, benching or barricading. Where employees are required to be in trenches, a ladder extending from the floor of trench/excavation to at least 3 feet above top of excavation, located as to provide means of exit without more than 25 feet of lateral travel. Excavations will be barricaded and posted with warning signs for the safety of personnel. Warning lights will be provided during hours of darkness.

C. The Contractor shall ensure employees working in or around excavation projects are trained and familiar with the safety requirements in 29 CFR 1926. 650 – 652 (Subpart P).

D. Prior to commencing any operations which include digging, excavations, or soil borings, etc.

where there is considerable doubt of the location of concealed utilities, the Contractor shall de-energize or turn off all hazardous utilities to the building and surrounding areas.

E. When de-energizing is not possible, a waiver shall be required to allow work to continue. The waiver shall provide rationale detailing how the safety of the workers will be maintained. The waiver shall be approved by the Facilities Management Office project manager and the MSFC Industrial Safety Office.

3.19 EXPLOSIVES

A. Explosives shall not be permitted on Government Property. This prohibition does not include the explosive cartridges/devices required to operate powder actuated tools.

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3.20 SIGNS

A. Construction Identification Sign: Within 30 days after Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall install the Government-furnished construction identification sign at the location designated by the Contracting Officer. This sign shall be securely installed in an acceptable manner approved by the Contracting Officer and shall be maintained in good condition and returned to the Government at project completion.

B. Other Signs and Advertisements: Only signs necessary to expedite deliveries, maintain traffic flow, promote safety (e.g. caution, danger, blasting, hardhat area), and prevent interference with Government operations shall be erected.

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Attachment to Chapter 20, EP 1110-1-18, Ordnance and Explosives Response UXO Personnel Training and Experience Hierarchy

Position

Description

Training Required

(Notes 1, 2, & 3)

Minimum Years of EOD/UXO

Experience (Note 4)

Special Requirements

UXO Safety Officer

1, 2, or 3 10 years Experience in all phases of UXO…