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Vandenburg Gate, Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA Final Copy September 11, 2019

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.1.1 Project Description

1.1.2 Location

1.2 REFERENCES

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 WORK SITE

1.5 SECURITY

1.6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR

1.7 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL CONDUCT

1.8 WORK SEQUENCE AND SCHEDULING

1.8.1 Normal Hours of Operations

1.8.2 Work Outside Normal Hours of Operations

1.8.3 Work Sequence

1.8.3.1 General

1.8.3.2 Scheduling

1.8.3.3 Two-Week Schedule of Work Activities

1.8.4 Organization at the Site

1.8.4.1 General

1.8.4.2 Rate of Progress

1.9 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

1.9.1 Protection and Safety

1.9.2 Installation Regulations

1.9.3 Storage Areas

1.9.4 Work Limits

1.9.5 Damaged Property

1.9.6 Contractor's Receipt of Supplies

1.9.7 Access to Work Site

1.9.8 Cleaning Up

1.9.9 Haul Routes

1.9.10 No Smoking Policy

1.9.11 Government Sanitary Facilities

1.9.12 Snow Removal

1.10 ON-SITE PERMITS

1.10.1 Utility Outage Requests and Utility Connection Requests

1.10.2 Pre-Outage or Pre-Connection Coordination Meeting

1.10.3 Utilities Not Shown

1.11 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

1.11.1 Site Security

1.12 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

1.13 EXISTING WORK

1.14 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.14.1 General

1.14.2 The Prime Contractor's Superintendent

1.14.3 Violations

1.14.4 Fire Protection During Construction

1.14.4.1 Hot Work

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1.14.4.2 Flammable and Combustible Liquids

1.14.5 Means of Egress

1.14.6 Inspections

1.15 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1.16 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION

1.17 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.18 IDENTIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

1.19 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

1.19.1 Notification Prior to Excavation

1.20 SALVAGE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

1.21 SECURITY

1.21.1 Entry Control

1.21.2 Installation Access

1.21.3 Requests for Installation Passes

1.21.3.1 Requests for DBIDS

1.21.3.2 DBIDS Eligibility Requirements

1.21.3.3 DBIDS Notification Requirements

1.22 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES

1.22.1 Cooperation with Others

1.23 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.1.1 Project Description

The work includes the design and construction of significant security upgrades and improved traffic flow through the existing Entry Control Facility (ECF), henceforth called the Vandenberg Gate Complex. The new construction of the ECF that complies with current UFC Standards, improve traffic flow into Hanscom AFB. The design of the ECF shall be in accordance with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC). It shall also comply with multiple Air Force standards and other referenced standards which include, but not limited to: The Hanscom Air Force Base Master Plan, the Hanscom Air Force Base Architectural Design Compatibility Standards, the DoD Anti-Terrorism Standards and the USAF.

1.1.2 Location

The work is located at the Hanscom Air Force Base in Lincoln, Massachusetts, approximately as indicated. The exact location is shown on the base bid concept plan.

1.2 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.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.

Submittals with an "S" are for inclusion in the Sustainability eNotebook, in conformance with Section 01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Salvage Plan; G, RO

Utility Outage Requests; G, RO

Utility Connection Requests; G, RO

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Two-Week Schedule of Work Activities; G, RO

Licenses and Certificates; G, RO

SD-07 Certificates

Request Application; G, RO

Request Application to work outside the hours of operation.

1.4 WORK SITE

The site of the work is on a military installation known as the Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts. All rules and regulations issued by the Commanding Officer covering general safety, security, sanitary requirements, pollution control and traffic regulations shall be observed by the Contractor. Information regarding these requirements may be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer, who will provide such information or assist in obtaining same from appropriate authorities.

1.5 SECURITY

a. All project work and conduct of construction activity shall comply with all installation security regulations and policies.

b. The Contractor shall restrict all activities and movement of workers, supplies, and equipment to the designated project area and haul routes.

c. The Contractor shall obtain prior approval from the Contracting Officer for use of a camera for progress and completion pictures. The Contractor shall not allow any additional cameras on the project site nor photographs to be taken without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

1.6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR

a. At all times during the performance of the contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly superintend the work and have on the worksite a competent project superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has the authority to act for the Contractor.

b. The qualified superintendent, and competent alternate, shall be capable of reading, writing, and conversing fluently in the English language.

c. The project superintendent must have a minimum of 10 years experience in construction with at least 5 of those years as a superintendent on projects similar in size and complexity. The individual must be familiar with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 and have experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance. The individual must be capable of interpreting a critical path schedule and construction drawings. The qualification requirements for the alternate superintendent are the same as for the project superintendent. The Contracting Officer may request proof of the superintendent's qualifications at any point in the project if the performance of the superintendent is in question.

d. The project superintendent is primarily responsible for managing and coordinating day-to-day production and schedule adherence on the project.

The superintendent is required to attend partnering meetings, and quality control meetings.

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e. The project superintendent shall maintain a physical presence at the site at all times and be responsible for all construction and related activities at the site, except as otherwise acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

f. The Project Superintendent is subject to removal by the Contracting Officer for non-compliance with requirements specified in the contract and for failure to manage the project to insure timely completion.

Furthermore, the Contracting Officer 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 such stop orders is acceptable as the subject of claim for extension of time for excess costs or damages by the Contractor.

1.7 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL CONDUCT

The Contractor personnel's conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. Contractor shall ensure that personnel present a professional appearance. Contractor's employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance. Contractor is responsible for ensuring that any Contractor employees providing services under this contract conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. Contractor shall remove from the job site any employee for reasons of misconduct or security.

1.8 WORK SEQUENCE AND SCHEDULING

1.8.1 Normal Hours of Operations

Normal work hours are from 7:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Contractor will not be permitted to work on Saturday, Sunday or legal holidays unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer.

The exclusion of work on Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays has been considered in computing the performance time of this contract. The following legal holidays are observed:

January 1st Third Monday in January Third Monday in February Last Monday of May July 4th 1st Monday of September 2nd Monday of October 11th of November Fourth Thursday of November 25th of December

When one of the above designated legal holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday.

1.8.2 Work Outside Normal Hours of Operations

Work outside the normal hours of operation requires Contracting Officer approval. The request to work outside the hours of operation shall be made in writing to the Contracting Officer 10 calendar days prior to such work

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 5 to allow arrangements to be made by the Government. The request application shall include specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title, and names of all individuals who will be working outside the hours of operations. During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work shall be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.8.3 Work Sequence

1.8.3.1 General

There are certain essential criteria relative to the preparation of a work sequence and time schedule which the Contractor will be required to implement and follow during the prosecution of the work. Minor variations in the sequence of the items of work as specified may be made by the Contractor, provided such variations do not conflict with critical elements of the schedule. Proposed minor variations shall be noted on the progress schedule. Variations shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to implementation.

1.8.3.2 Scheduling

All work shall be carefully scheduled to prevent excessive shutdown time or interruption of any installation services. Utility shutdowns shall be in accordance with this section's Subpart "Planned Utility Outages and Interruptions".

1.8.3.3 Two-Week Schedule of Work Activities

In addition to the scheduling and notification requirements specified elsewhere in the contract, the Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer a detailed schedule of work activities, which the Contractor intends to perform over the following two week period (Monday thru Friday for two weeks). The schedule of work activities shall be updated and submitted by the Contractor to the Contracting Officer on a weekly basis, by noon on every Thursday during the prosecution of work period. The schedule of work activities will be used as the basis for coordinating the Contractor's work with base activities, officials, and occupants. Failure to provide the two-week schedule of work activities may result in a stop work order being issued by the Contracting Officer. The denial of work activities due to the contractor's failure to submit the two-week schedule of work activities shall not be the basis for a government caused delay claim.

1.8.4 Organization at the Site

1.8.4.1 General

The Contractor shall employ ample personnel and sufficient equipment to accomplish the work of this contract in the least amount of time, within the prosecution period specified in SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, Clause

COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) FAR 52.211-10.

1.8.4.2 Rate of Progress

Should the Contractor fail to maintain a satisfactory rate of progress in accordance with the Contractor's approved progress schedule, the Contracting Officer may require that additional personnel and equipment be placed on the work and weekend and overtime work be performed, in order

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1.9 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

1.9.1 Protection and Safety

a. Protection to Contractor personnel or their equipment cannot be provided by the Government at the worksite nor at the travel routes to/from the worksite.

b. The Contractor shall protect all workers, civilian and military personnel and the general public from injury.

c. The Contractor shall conduct all work so as to prevent injury or unsafe conditions during construction.

d. Emergency Contacts: The Contractor shall provide a list of emergency contacts in the event of an emergency, to include designated personnel from each subcontractor. The list shall include the contact names, addresses, and telephone numbers. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change the information contained in previous lists.

1.9.2 Installation Regulations

In addition to Hanscom AFB security requirements, ensure that employees of the Contractor and all subcontractors working at Hanscom AFB become familiar with and obey regulations including safety, fire, traffic and security regulations. Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. To minimize traffic congestion, delivery of large pieces of equipment and materials shall be outside of peak traffic hours unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. Wear hard hats in designated areas. Do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry. The Contractor's equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identification.

1.9.3 Storage Areas

The Contractor shall conform to Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS and confine all operations, including field office, storage of materials, and toilets and sanitary facilities, on Government property to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

1.9.4 Work Limits

Work shall be restricted to the areas shown on the contract drawings in addition to storage areas assigned to this Contractor. Travel through any other parts of the installation or into any other buildings on Hanscom AFB by Contractor personnel will not be permitted unless under escort by a Government employee.

1.9.5 Damaged Property

Work shall proceed in a manner which will minimize disturbance or risk of damage to surrounding structures, interior finishes, room furnishings, personal belongings, equipment, or infrastructure. The Contractor shall repair such items damaged by the Contractor in the course of carrying out

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 7 the work at no additional cost to the Government. All repairs shall match adjacent similar existing items in all aspects. All replacements will be in kind.

1.9.6 Contractor's Receipt of Supplies

The Contractor shall be responsible for all arrangements for the receipt of materials and supplies at the job site. Government personnel are not permitted to receive or sign for items delivered to the site. All deliveries shall be through Vandenburg gate. All new materials shall be transported, stored and handled according to the manufacturers' written recommendations, or as otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.9.7 Access to Work Site

Access to the project site is currently available for construction traffic. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing and maintaining access necessary for his equipment and plant to and from the work site.

1.9.8 Cleaning Up

The Contractor shall at all times, keep the premises free from accumulation of waste materials or rubbish caused by work under this contract. All parts and equipment removed for replacement become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the premises. At the end of each work day and upon the completion of all work, the Contractor shall leave interior and exterior property in the condition in which it was found just prior to start of work.

1.9.9 Haul Routes

The Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle operators associated with the project, or those of suppliers, are properly instructed to use the Vandenburg gate to enter Hanscom AFB.

1.9.10 No Smoking Policy

Smoking is prohibited within and outside of all buildings on installations under the cognizance of Hanscom AFB except in 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. The Contracting Officer will identify designated smoking areas.

1.9.11 Government Sanitary Facilities

Toilet facilities are not available on site for the Contractor's use. The Contractor shall provide portable toilets for its personnel and subcontractors.

1.9.12 Snow Removal

The Contractor shall be responsible for snow removal in their assigned exterior work area(s).

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1.10 ON-SITE PERMITS

1.10.1 Utility Outage Requests and Utility Connection Requests

a. Make utility outages and interruptions during hours that will cause the least impact to daily operations. Coordinate all utility outages and interruptions, and utility cutovers with the Contracting officer.

b. Where applicable, Utility Outage/Interruption Requests and Utility Cutover Requests shall be submitted in writing at least 21 calendar days in advance of the date desired for outages, interruptions, and cutovers;

include at least one alternate date. Services shall not be interrupted or cutover until permission of the requested hours and dates is received from the Contracting Officer. The request(s) shall include the following information: Location(s) of outages and interruption(s), hours and dates of interruption(s), and which facilities, utilities and services are affected. The Contractor is cautioned that outages and/or interruptions may not be granted on the date(s) requested.

c. Interruptions shall be defined as any Contractor operation that interferes with services such as, but not limited to, building systems, heating and cooling equipment, electrical service, medical equipment, water, sanitary sewer, fire alarms, telephone service and data, interior and exterior lighting, generators, or roads.

d. Ensure that new utility lines are complete, except for the final connection, before interrupting existing utility service(s).

e. Interruption of services shall be limited to 12 hours. This time limit includes time for deactivation and reactivation.

f. The Contractor shall not be entitled to additional or overtime payment for utility outages, interruptions, and connections required to be performed outside the regular work hours.

g. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least 7 calendar days in advance of cancellation of any utility outage/interruption and utility cutovers requests.

1.10.2 Pre-Outage or Pre-Connection Coordination Meeting

Once the request for a planned utility outage, interruption, or connection is approved, and prior to beginning work on the utility system requiring shut down, attend a pre-outage coordination meeting with the Contracting Officer and a representative of Hanscom AFB to review the scope of work and the lock-out/tag-out procedures for worker protection. No work will be performed on energized electrical circuits unless proof is provided that no other means exist.

1.10.3 Utilities Not Shown

If the Contractor encounters, within the construction limits of the project, utilities not shown on the drawings and not visible as to the date of this contract and such utilities will interfere with construction operations, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing to enable a determination by the Contracting Officer as to the necessity for removal or relocation. If such utilities are removed or relocated as directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall be entitled to equitable adjustment for any additional pertinent work or delay.

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1.11 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

1.11.1 Site Security

The Contractor shall report any vandalism, suspicious activities or devices to the Contracing Officer or local police as soon as possible. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of any heightened security measures and will expect vigilant monitoring of equipment, grounds and security fencing while working. At a heightened security posture, there may be work areas that are restricted. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of these restricted areas, and work may be delayed or restricted or will be performed in these areas under the direct supervision of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel.

At the close of each work day, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining a secure construction site at all times during and after work hours.

1.12 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

The existing Visitor Center (VC) and existing Gate House buildings will be occupied during performance of work under this Contract. The existing ECF is a functioning gate and coordination with AFB officials shall be required. Access to Hanscom, MASSPORT and other locations must be maintained during the construction of the new ECF.

Before work is started, arrange with the Contracting Officer a sequence of procedure, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment, and use of approaches to all areas around the construction site of the new

ECF.

1.13 EXISTING WORK

In addition to FAR 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements:

a. Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remain.

b. Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer. At the completion of operations, existing work must be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

1.14 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.14.1 General

The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions in observing safety regulations in accordance with Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, and shall assume the responsibility to guard against causing fires and/or explosions and to protect Government property. The Contractor shall perform the work in a manner consistent with security and with fire safety regulations especially with regard to ingress and egress.

Temporary closures shall not compromise life safety, security or fire

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1.14.2 The Prime Contractor's Superintendent

The Prime Contractor's superintendent shall take an active role in enforcing the safety requirements by participation in safety conferences, hazard analysis (see below), tool box meetings, walk-through inspections, correction of violations, etc., and including that of the subcontractor's work.

1.14.3 Violations

If recurring violations and/or gross violation indicate that the safety performance is unsatisfactory, corrective action shall be taken as directed, and at the discretion of the Contracting Officer the retention or some part thereof will be withheld from the progress payment until corrective action has been completed.

1.14.4 Fire Protection During Construction

1.14.4.1 Hot Work

Where hot work of any nature, to include but not limited to, torch cutting, welding, brazing, laser cutting, soldering, etc., is to be performed on Hanscom AFB, the Contractor shall apply for and obtain a Hot Work Permit.

1.14.4.2 Flammable and Combustible Liquids

Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with EM 385-1-1.

1.14.5 Means of Egress

a. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces.

b. Means of Egress: Do not block exits for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with the Contracting Officer.

c. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report the findings and corrective actions, weekly to the Contracting Officer.

1.14.6 Inspections

All construction sites are subject to fire and safety inspections without notice. Any violation of fire and safety standards may result in a work stoppage at the expense of the Contractor.

1.15 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

To provide for control of all environmental pollution arising from construction activities, the Contractor and its subcontractors, in the performance of this contract, shall comply with Section 01 57 20 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION and all applicable Federal, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental protection pollution control and abatement.

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1.16 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION

Refer to SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, Subpart "Warranty of Construction".

1.17 QUALITY ASSURANCE

a. All items of work not addressed in the contract documents shall be completed in strict accordance with the manufacturers’ specifications.

b. The Government is not obligated to inspect the Contractor’s work, or to protect the Contractor from the consequences of its work. Government inspections are a general examination of the Contractor’s conduct and workmanship and are solely for the purpose of the Government.

Government-designated Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs) do not have the authority to accept work, nor is a Government inspection to be construed as conclusive.

c. Government agents including QARs and project engineers are not authorized to change the contract without the written approval of the Contracting Officer; this lack of authority extends to all situations in which the action of these agents could be construed as constituting a change.

d. The quality of workmanship is subject to audit by Government or Government-designated QARs at any time during the contract. The Contractor shall cooperate fully and provide all information necessary for this audit.

e. The Contractor shall submit all requests for changes in writing to the Contracting Officer. Do not proceed with changes without possession of written authorization of the Contracting Officer.

f. The Contractor shall not conceal any work unless the Contracting Officer has approved all items of work which are to be concealed. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of its intention to conceal work at least 24 hours in advance of concealment.

1.18 IDENTIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

Affix to Contractor- or Subcontractor-owned machinery, motor vehicles, equipment, and tools, clearly legible identification showing the Contractor's or Subcontractor's name, and where space permits, address and telephone number, so as to distinguish them from Government-owned items, and can be returned to the rightful owner if inadvertently left on Government property.

1.19 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

Obtain digging permits prior to start of excavation, and comply with Installation requirements for locating and marking underground utilities.

Contact local utility locating service a minimum of 48 hours prior to excavating, to mark utilities, and within sufficient time required if work occurs on a Monday or after a Holiday. Verify existing utility locations indicated on contract drawings, within area of work.

Identify and mark all other utilities not managed and located by the local utility companies. Scan the construction site with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), electromagnetic, or sonic equipment, and mark the surface of the ground, or paved surface where existing underground utilities are discovered. Verify the elevations of existing piping, utilities,and any

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 12 type of underground or encasedobstruction not indicated, or specified to be removed, that is indicated or discovered during scanning, in locations to be traversed by piping, ducts, and other work to be conducted or installed.

Verify elevations before installing new work closer than nearest manhole or other structure at which an adjustment in grade can be made. See Attachment B Existing Utility plan is for additional underground utilities information.

1.19.1 Notification Prior to Excavation

Notify the Contracting Officer at least 48 hours prior to starting excavation work.

1.20 SALVAGE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

Items designated by the Contracting Officer to be salvaged remain the property of the Government. Segregate, itemize, deliver and off-load the salvaged property at the Government designated storage area located within 25 miles of the construction site.

Provide a salvage plan, listing material and equipment to be salvaged, and their storage location. Maintain property control records for material or equipment designated as salvage. Use a system of property control that is approved by the Contracting Officer. Store and protect salvaged materials and equipment until disposition by the Contracting Officer.

1.21 SECURITY

a. All project work and conduct of construction activity within the installation's secure perimeter shall comply with all installation security regulations and policies.

b. The Contractor shall restrict all activities and movement of workers, supplies, and equipment to the designated project area and haul routes.

c. The Contractor shall obtain prior approval from the Contracting Officer for use of a camera for progress and completion pictures. The Contractor shall not allow any additional cameras on the project site nor photographs to be taken without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

1.21.1 Entry Control

a. Hanscom AFB is a closed installation that requires a valid identification badge to enter the installation. Vehicles and construction equipment entering the facility are subject to search. The main gate is manned by armed police. All visitors and trucks must enter the facility through Vandenberg Gate on the west side of the facility. It is a violation of Federal statute to enter the installation at any point other than the designated location without authorization. The Contractor shall enter the project site only at the location approved by the Contracting Officer. The authority to issue search, seizure and apprehension authorizations for person's, places and vehicles on the facility has been delegated to the installation police.

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

c. Entry into the installation can be time consuming, particularly at certain times of the day and under certain circumstances such as the delivery of large equipment. All commercial vehicles and construction

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Back-ups of truck traffic often occur due to the large number of vehicles awaiting inspection. The Contractor is responsible for becoming familiar with the entry procedures, to plan for delays, and ensure that all Contractor personnel and trades people are properly notified of the entry procedures prior to arrival. NOTE: Telephonic pre-announcement of visitors will not be accepted.

d. The HAFB commercial vehicle inspection station is open from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. No commercial vehicles (other than open pickup trucks) are allowed to enter HAFB during other times or on weekends unless special arrangements have been made in advance (see below).

e. HAFB does allow "time sensitive" commercial vehicle deliveries (e.g.

concrete, asphalt, etc.) to immediately move to the front of the line at the commercial vehicle inspection station.

1.21.2 Installation Access

All Contractor personnel needing to access Hanscom AFB or any of the sites included under this contract must obtain a Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) card or an Installation Pass. DBIDS cards can be issued for periods not to exceed twelve (12) months and Installation Passes can be issued for up to thirty (30) calendar days. DBIDS cards will only be issued to Contractor personnel who will be on base for ninety (90) consecutive calendar days or more.

Participation in the DBIDS is not mandatory, and Contractor personnel may continually apply for Visitor Passes via an authorized sponsor at the Base Visitor Control Center.

No fees are associated with obtaining a DBIDS credential.

1.21.3 Requests for Installation Passes

Thirty (30) day Installation passes will be issued to the Contractor, without charge on the following conditions:

1. Submit a letter for installation passes showing the project name, contract number, the full name, address, and social security number of all Contractor workers, to include subcontractors, and the Contractor's full address and telephone number. Badges shall be worn and be visible at all times while on the Installation.

2. Contractor shall verify and certify that all workers are US citizens, foreign nationals with Green Cards, or Work Visa holders.

3. Contractor's employees and subcontractors shall have a State or Federal issued photo identification card.

4. Passes are issued at the Hanscom AFB Visitor Center adjacent to Vandenberg Gate. Center hours are from 6:00 am to 5:30 pm each day.

5. Contractor vehicles must show valid registration and insurance to gain access to Hanscom AFB.

1.21.3.1 Requests for DBIDS

a. Present a letter on company letterhead signed by the Contract Manager

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(See Paragraph 1.4.1 of the Basic SOW), providing the Last Name, First Name, and Middle Initial of personnel that the Contractor is requesting DBIDS for.

b. Complete AFMC Form 496, Application for AFMC Identification Card.

c. Request a meeting with the approval official through the Government Project Manager.

d. Present to the approval official a valid identification, such as a passport or Real ID Act-compliant state driver's license and a completed AFMC Form 496.

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

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

1.21.3.2 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.

1.21.3.3 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.

1.22 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES

1.22.1 Cooperation with Others

During the life of this contract, other Contractors may be performing operations in the general area where work under this contract is being performed. The Contractor shall cooperate with others in all respects wherever necessary for the better prosecution of the work. As far as practicable, all persons working in the vicinity shall have equal rights to

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 15 the use of all transportation facilities and grounds within the limitations specified in the CONTRACT CLAUSES. The obligation of the Contractor under this contract shall include jointly planning and scheduling the work, on a cooperative basis, with other Contractors in order to minimize delays and interferences. The Contractor shall so arrange his operations as to not interfere with other work in progress. In case of dispute or disagreement regarding use of transportation and storage facilities and rights of access, the decision of the Contracting Officer shall govern.

1.23 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

The Contracting Officer will conduct a preconstruction conference with key Contractor personnel. The purpose of the conference is to review contract requirements and to establish a working relationship between the Contractor's Staff and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel who will be closely associated with the project. During the conference, the Contracting Officer will inform the Contractor concerning Job Safety, Quality Control, Labor Relations, and Environmental Protection. The Contractor's Superintendent, Quality Control Representative, and Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) shall attend this conference.

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MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 JOB PAYMENT ITEMS

1.2 BIDDING SCHEDULE - PAYMENT ITEMS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 JOB PAYMENT ITEMS

Payment items for the work of this contract for which contract job payments will be made are listed in the BIDDING SCHEDULE and described below. The job price and payment made for each item listed shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, and performing any associated Contractor quality control, environmental protection, meeting safety requirements, tests and reports, and for performing all work required for which separate payment is not otherwise provided.

1.2 BIDDING SCHEDULE - PAYMENT ITEMS

Payment items for the work of this contract on which the contract progress payments will be based are listed in the BIDDING SCHEDULE and are described below. All costs for items of work which are not specifically mentioned to be included in a particular Bidding Schedule payment item shall be included in the listed item most closely associated with the work involved.

Base Bid Items

a. Item Number 0001, "Design Vandenburg Gate Complex".

All costs for labor, equipment, and materials to design the Vandenburg Gate Complex, in accordance with the specifications. This item includes all design work for all elements of the gate complex, except design of Optional items identified in Bid Items 0003 through 0007.

Unit of Measure: Job.

b. Item Number 0002, "Construct Vandenburg Gate Complex".

All costs for labor, equipment, and materials to construct the Vandenburg Gate Complex, in accordance with the specifications. This item includes all construction work for all elements of the gate complex, except for construction of optional items identified in Bid Items 0003 through 0007.

Unit of Measure: Job.

Optional Bid Items

c. Item Number 0003, "Traffic Check House Third Lane".

All costs for labor, equipment, and materials to design and construct a Traffic Check House third lane, in accordance with the specifications.

Unit of Measure: Job.

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d. Item Number 0004, "Traffic Check House Canopy Extension Over Third Lane".

All costs for labor, equipment, and materials to design and construct a Traffic Check House canopy extension over a third lane, in accordance with the specifications.

Unit of Measure: Job.

e. Item Number 0005, "Traffic Check House ID Check Booth Total Two (2)".

All costs for labor, equipment, and materials to design and construct a Traffic Check House ID Check Booth Total Two (2), in accordance with the specifications.

Unit of Measure: Job.

f. Item Number 0006, "Asphalt Bike Lane".

All costs for labor, equipment, and materials to design and construct an asphalt bike lane, in accordance with the specifications.

Unit of Measure: Job.

g. Item Number 0007, "Emergency Generator".

All costs for labor, equipment, and materials to construct an emergency generator, in accordance with the specifications.

Unit of Measure: Job.

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ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

1.3 PROJECT MANAGER

1.4 SUPERVISION

1.4.1 Minimum Communication Requirements

1.4.2 Superintendent Qualifications

1.4.2.1 Duties

1.4.3 Non-Compliance Actions

1.5 PARTNERING

1.5.1 Formal Partnering

1.6 ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL) ADDRESS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 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.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

1.2 MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Provide the minimum insurance coverage required by FAR 28.307-2 Liability, during the entire period of performance under this contract. Provide other insurance coverage as required by State law.

1.3 PROJECT MANAGER

The project manager must have a minimum of 10 years experience in construction with at least five of those years as a project manager on projects similar in size and complexity

1.4 SUPERVISION

1.4.1 Minimum Communication Requirements

Have at least one qualified superintendent, or competent alternate, capable of reading, writing, and conversing fluently in the English language, on the job-site at all times during the performance of contract work. In addition, if a Quality Control (QC) representative is required on the contract, then that individual must also have fluent English communication skills.

1.4.2 Superintendent Qualifications

The project superintendent must have a minimum of 10 years experience in construction with at least five of those years as a superintendent on projects similar in size and complexity. The individual must be familiar with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 and have experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance. The individual must be capable of interpreting a critical path schedule and construction drawings. The qualification requirements for the alternate superintendent are the same as for the project superintendent. The Contracting Officer may request proof of the superintendent's qualifications at any point in the project if the performance of the superintendent is in question.

1.4.2.1 Duties

The project superintendent is primarily responsible for managing and

SECTION 01 30 00 Page 2 coordinating day-to-day production and schedule adherence on the project.

The superintendent is required to attend partnering meetings, and quality control meetings. The superintendent or qualified alternative must be on-site at all times during the performance of this contract until the work is completed and accepted.

1.4.3 Non-Compliance Actions

The Project Superintendent is subject to removal by the Contracting Officer for non-compliance with requirements specified in the contract and for failure to manage the project to insure timely completion. Furthermore, the Contracting Officer 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 such stop orders is acceptable as the subject of claim for extension of time for excess costs or damages by the Contractor.

1.5 PARTNERING

To most effectively accomplish this contract, the Government requires the formation of a cohesive partnership within the Project Team whose members are from the Government, the Contractor and their Subcontractors. Key personnel from the Supported Command, the End User (who will occupy the facility), the Government Design and Construction team and Subject Matter Experts, the Installation, the Contractor and Subcontractors, and the Designer of Record will be invited to participate in the Partnering process. The Partnership will draw on the strength of each organization in an effort to achieve a project that includes joint risk management, is without any safety mishaps, conforms to the Contract, and stays within budget and on schedule.

The Contracting Officer will provide Information on the Partnering Process and a list of key and optional personnel who should attend the Partnering meeting.

1.5.1 Formal Partnering

Provide and host the Partnering sessions with key personnel of the Project Team, including Contractor personnel and Government personnel. Pay all costs associated with the Partnering effort including the Facilitator, the meeting room, and other incidental items. In exception, each participant bears their own costs for meals, lodging, and transportation associated with the Partnering sessions.

Before a Partnering session, coordinate with the Facilitator all requirements for incidental items (such as audio-visual equipment, easels, flipchart paper, colored markers, note paper, pens/pencils, colored flash cards), and have these items available at the Partnering session. Provide copies of documents for distribution to all attendees. Provide a Facilitator experienced in conducting Partnering Workshops, and who is acceptable to both the Government and the Contractor. The Facilitator is responsible for leading the team in a timely manner and making sure that issues are identified and resolved. A list of Partnering Facilitators is available from the Contracting Officer.

a. Schedule the Initial Partnering Session for a duration of one day minimum. Locate this session at a place off the construction site, as agreed to by the Contracting Officer and the Contractor. It may take place concurrently with the Pre-Construction Meeting.

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b. Schedule follow-on Partnering Session(s) for a maximum of four hours.

Schedule them at no more than three to six month intervals.

Participants are encouraged to utilize electronic means to expedite meetings. Meetings may be held at a location off-Base, at the project site, or in a Government Facility on Base. Follow-on meetings may be held concurrently with other scheduled meetings. Attendees need only be those required to resolve current issues. Recommend using the same Facilitator from the Initial Partnering session to achieve best results and for continuity.

1.6 ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL) ADDRESS

Establish and maintain electronic mail (e-mail) capability along with the capability to open various electronic attachments as text files, pdf files, and other similar formats. Within 10 days after contract award, provide the Contracting Officer a single (only one) e-mail address for electronic communications from the Contracting Officer related to this contract including, but not limited to contract documents, invoice information, request for proposals, and other correspondence. The Contracting Officer may also use email to notify the Contractor of base access conditions when emergency conditions warrant, such as hurricanes or terrorist threats.

Multiple email addresses are not allowed.

It is the Contractor's responsibility to make timely distribution of all Contracting Officer initiated e-mail with its own organization including field office(s). Promptly notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of any changes to this email address.

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PROJECT SCHEDULE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.3 PROJECT SCHEDULER QUALIFICATIONS

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 SOFTWARE

2.1.1 Government Default Software

2.1.2 Contractor Software

2.1.2.1 Primavera

2.1.2.2 Other Than Primavera

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.2 BASIS FOR PAYMENT AND COST LOADING

3.2.1 Activity Cost Loading

3.2.2 Withholdings / Payment Rejection

3.3 PROJECT SCHEDULE DETAILED REQUIREMENTS

3.3.1 Level of Detail Required

3.3.2 Activity Durations

3.3.3 Design and Permit Activities

3.3.4 Procurement Activities

3.3.5 Mandatory Tasks

3.3.6 Government Activities

3.3.7 Standard Activity Coding Dictionary

3.3.7.1 Workers Per Day (WRKP)

3.3.7.2 Responsible Party Coding (RESP)

3.3.7.3 Area of Work Coding (AREA)

3.3.7.4 Modification Number (MODF)

3.3.7.5 Bid Item Coding (BIDI)

3.3.7.6 Phase of Work Coding (PHAS)

3.3.7.7 Category of Work Coding (CATW)

3.3.7.8 Feature of Work Coding (FOW)

3.3.8 Contract Milestones and Constraints

3.3.8.1 Project Start Date Milestone and Constraint

3.3.8.2 End Project Finish Milestone and Constraint

3.3.8.3 Interim Completion Dates and Constraints

3.3.8.3.1 Start Phase

3.3.8.3.2 End Phase

3.3.9 Calendars

3.3.10 Open Ended Logic

3.3.11 Default Progress Data Disallowed

3.3.12 Out-of-Sequence Progress

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3.3.13 Added and Deleted Activities

3.3.14 Original Durations

3.3.15 Leads, Lags, and Start to Finish Relationships

3.3.16 Retained Logic

3.3.17 Percent Complete

3.3.18 Remaining Duration

3.3.19 Cost Loading of Closeout Activities

3.3.19.1 As-Built Drawings

3.3.19.2 O & M Manuals

3.3.20 Early Completion Schedule and the Right to Finish Early

3.4 PROJECT SCHEDULE SUBMISSIONS

3.4.1 Preliminary Project Schedule Submission

3.4.2 Initial Project Schedule Submission

3.4.2.1 Design Package Schedule Submission

3.4.3 Periodic Schedule Updates

3.5 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

3.5.1 Data CD/DVDs

3.5.2 Narrative Report

3.5.3 Schedule Reports

3.5.3.1 Activity Report

3.5.3.2 Logic Report

3.5.3.3 Total Float Report

3.5.3.4 Earnings Report by CLIN

3.5.3.5 Schedule Log

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