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This is a specification document for the Power Generation with Microgrid construction project at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) in New Jersey, serving as the detailed technical and administrative requirements for contract W912DS26BA032 administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District.
The project involves the design and construction of a comprehensive power generation system with microgrid capabilities, including facility-scale solar photovoltaic systems, engine-generator sets (15-2500 KW), battery energy storage systems, medium-voltage distribution infrastructure, medium-voltage cables, pad-mounted transformers, switchboards, microgrid control systems, lightning protection systems, and associated HVAC, utility monitoring, and cybersecurity systems. The estimated project cost ranges between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. The contractor must complete all work within 720 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed, commencing within five calendar days of that notice. Work is restricted to regular business hours (7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays) unless the Contracting Officer approves otherwise. The specifications require the contractor to provide a project superintendent with minimum 10 years of construction experience and 5 years as a superintendent on similar projects, maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, submit detailed project schedules using Critical Path Method scheduling in Primavera P6, conduct partnering sessions, implement quality control and safety plans, and maintain compliance with USACE EM 385-1-1 safety requirements. Submittals require government approval for critical items including preconstruction plans, shop drawings, product data, samples, test reports, and operation and maintenance manuals. The project site is on a military installation requiring coordination with base security, traffic management, utility services, and compliance with all base regulations and photography restrictions.
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New York District
Power Generation with Microgrid
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst New Jersey
Specifications RTA Design Submittal
August 2026
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Power Generation with Microgrid 164947 Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey
PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01 11 00 02/24 SUMMARY OF WORK
01 14 00 11/22, CHG 2: 05/24 WORK RESTRICTIONS
01 30 00 11/20, CHG 3: 08/23 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
01 32 01.00 10 08/23 PROJECT SCHEDULE
01 33 00 08/18, CHG 4: 02/21 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
01 35 26 05/24 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
01 42 00 05/24 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS
01 45 00 08/23, CHG 1: 05/24 QUALITY CONTROL
01 45 00.15 10 11/23 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR
MODE (RMS CM)
01 45 35 05/24 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
01 50 00 11/20, CHG 2: 08/22 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND
CONTROLS
01 57 19 08/22 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS
01 58 00 08/19, CHG 5: 08/22 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
01 74 19 02/19, CHG 3: 11/21 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND
DISPOSAL
01 78 00 05/19, CHG 1: 08/21 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
01 78 23 05/23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA
01 78 24.00 10 05/23 FACILITY DATA REQUIREMENTS
01 91 00.15 05/23, CHG 3: 08/24 BUILDING COMMISSIONING
DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS
02 41 00 08/22 DEMOLITION
DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE
03 30 00 02/19, CHG 9: 08/24 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
DIVISION 05 - METALS
05 05 20 05/22, CHG 1: 08/24 POST-INSTALLED CONCRETE AND MASONRY
ANCHORS
05 40 00 05/15, CHG 1: 08/18 COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING
DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
07 92 00 08/23 JOINT SEALANTS
DIVISION 09 - FINISHES
09 06 00 08/22 SCHEDULES FOR FINISHES
09 90 00 02/21 PAINTS AND COATINGS
DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
23 11 20 05/20 FACILITY GAS PIPING
DIVISION 25 - INTEGRATED AUTOMATION
25 05 11.01 08/24 CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY-RELATED
CONTROL SYSTEMS EMCS DDC - LOW IMPACT
25 05 11.05 08/24 CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY-RELATED
CONTROL SYSTEMS SMART METERS - LOW
PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPACT
25 05 11.06 08/24 CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY-RELATED
CONTROL SYSTEMS ELECTRICAL SCADA - LOW
IMPACT
25 10 10 02/19, CHG 1: 05/21 UTILITY MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM
(UMCS) FRONT END AND INTEGRATION
DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL
26 05 13 08/25 MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLES
26 05 73 08/23 POWER SYSTEM STUDIES
26 08 00 11/22 APPARATUS INSPECTION AND TESTING
26 12 19 05/24 PAD-MOUNTED, LIQUID-FILLED,
MEDIUM-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS
26 20 00 08/23 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
26 24 13 08/21 SWITCHBOARDS
26 31 00 11/21 FACILITY-SCALE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV)
SYSTEMS
26 32 15 05/24 ENGINE-GENERATOR SET STATIONARY
15-2500 KW, WITH AUXILIARIES
26 37 13 02/24 MICROGRID CONTROL SYSTEM
26 41 00 08/23 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM
26 56 00 08/21 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK
31 00 00 08/23 EARTHWORK
31 11 00 11/18 CLEARING AND GRUBBING
DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
32 11 23 05/22 AGGREGATE BASE COURSE FOR FLEXIBLE
PAVING
32 11 26 05/20 HOT-MIX BITUMINOUS BASE COURSE FOR
ROADS AND STREETS
32 12 13 05/24 BITUMINOUS TACK COATS
32 31 13 11/21 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES
32 92 19 08/17, CHG 1: 08/21 SEEDING
DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES
33 11 23 11/09, CHG 1: 08/17 NATURAL GAS AND LIQUID PETROLEUM PIPING
33 71 02 08/21 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION
33 82 00 04/06 TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTSIDE PLANT (OSP)
DIVISION 48 - ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION
48 18 00 05/24 BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
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PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS
Power Generation with Microgrid
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst New Jersey
July 2026
Burns & McDonnell 9400 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64114
CERTIFICATION PAGE
CIVIL STRUCTURAL ARCHITECTURAL
MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL
6/30/2026
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SECTION 01 11 00
SUMMARY OF WORK
02/24
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 FAR 52.211-10, COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK
a. The Contractor is required to (i) commence work under this contract within five (5) calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the Notice to Proceed, (ii) prosecute the work diligently, and (iii) complete the entire work ready for use, not later than 720 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed.
The time stated for completion must include final cleanup of the premises (FAR 52.212-3).
b. The Contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and services for the following work: shown in the plans and specifications.
c. All work must be in accordance with the drawings and specifications or instructions attached hereto and made a part thereof, or to be furnished hereafter by the Contracting Officer and subject, in every detail, to his supervision, direction, and instructions.
1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
1.2.1 Project Description
The work includes the information shown in the design documents for the Power Generation with Microgrid system and incidental related work.
1.2.2 Location
The work is located at Joint-Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, NJ. The site of the work is on a military reservation and all rules and regulations issued by the Commanding Officer covering general safety, security, and sanitary requirements, etc., must be observed by the Contractor. The exact location will be shown by the Contracting Officer.
1.3 DFARS 236.204, DISCLOSURE OF THE MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
This project is estimated between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00.
1.4 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES
Building(s) will be occupied during performance of work under this Contract. Occupancy notifications will be posted in a prominent location in the work area.
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, corridors, and stairways.
1.5 EXISTING WORK
Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remain.
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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.
At Contractor's own expense, immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to the existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone). Provide immediate notification of the Contracting Officer and verbal procedures to restore.
Immediately assemble personnel, equipment and material necessary to restore. Compliance with Contract Documents for quality installation must be included. The work must proceed at 24-hours per day until satisfactorily restored service is achieved. Fixing loose ends requires Contracting Officer approval to perform during normal working hours. The request to perform repairs during normal working hours requires Contractor's written approval. The write up of procedures to repair must be submitted to the Contracting Officer.
Repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.
1.6 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 type of underground or encased obstruction 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.
1.6.1 Notification Prior to Excavation
Notify the Contracting Officer and submit form AF 103 (Dig Permit) at least 15 days prior to starting excavation work.
1.7 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
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5 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. Provide a system for property control in the salvage plan. Store and protect salvaged materials and equipment until disposition by the Contracting Officer.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
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PART 3 EXECUTION
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DATE PREPAREDBASE CIVIL ENGINEERING WORK CLEARANCE REQUEST
(See Instructions on Reverse)
1. Clearance is requested to proceed with work at on Work Order No. , Contract No. , involving excavation or utility disturbance per attached sketch. This area has has not been staked or clearly marked.
2. TYPE OF FACILITY/WORK INVOLVED
G. AIRCRAFT OR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC FLOWA. PAVEMENTS D. FIRE DETECTION & PROTECTION SYSTEMS
H. SECURITYB. DRAINAGE SYSTEMS E. UTILITY OVERHEAD UNDERGROUND
I. OTHERC. RAILROAD TRACKS F. COMM OVERHEAD UNDERGROUND
3. DATE CLEARANCE REQUIRED 4. DATE OF CLEARANCE
5. SIGNATURE OF REQUESTING OFFICIAL 6. TELEPHONE NO. 7. ORGANIZATION
ORGANIZATION REMARKS (Use Reverse for additional REVIEWER'S NAME AND INITIALS
8.
A. ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION
B A
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C. WATER DISTRIBUTION
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D. POL DISTRIBUTIONV
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E. SEWER DISTRIBUTION
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F. ENVIRONMENTAL
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G. PAVEMENTS/ GROUNDSN
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J. OTHER (Specify)
9. SECURITY POLICE
10. SAFETY
11. COMMUNICATIONS
12. BASE OPERATIONS
13. CABLE TV
14. COMMERCIAL UTILITY COMPANY
TELEPHONE
GAS
ELECTRIC
15. OTHER (Specify)
16. REQUESTED CLEARANCE APPROVED DISAPPROVED
17. TYPED NAME AND SIGNATURE OF APPROVING OFFICER (Chief of Operations Flight or Chief of Engineering Flight) 17a. DATE SIGNED
PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE.AF IMT 103, 19940801, V3
N/A
N/A
Internet (Allied Telesis)
DLA
DP -
Alarms
20240801
INSTRUCTIONS
The BCE work clearance request is used for any work (contract or in-house) that may disrupt aircraft or vehicular traffic flow, base utility services, protection provided by fire and intrusion alarm system, or routine activities of the installation. This form is used to coordinate the required work with key base activities and keep customer inconvenience to a minimum. It is also used to identify potentially hazardous work conditions in an attempt to prevent accidents. The work clearance request is processed just prior to the start of work. If delays are encountered and the conditions at the job site change (or may have changed) this work clearance request must be reprocessed.
18. REMARKS. (This section must describe specific precautionary measure to be taken before and during work accomplishment. Specific comments concerning the approved method of excavation, hand or powered equipment, should be included.)
AF IMT 103, 19940801, V3 (REVERSE)
SECTION 01 14 00
WORK RESTRICTIONS
11/22, CHG 2: 05/24
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUBMITTALS
Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:
SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals
List of Contact Personnel
1.2 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES
1.2.1 Activity Regulations
Ensure that Contractor personnel employed on the Activity become familiar with and obey Activity regulations including safety, fire, traffic and security regulations. Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas. Do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry. Ensure all Contractor equipment, include delivery vehicles, are clearly identified with their company name.
1.2.1.1 Subcontractors and Personnel Contacts
Provide a list of contact personnel of the Contractor and subcontractors including addresses and telephone numbers for use in the event of an emergency. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change the information contained in previous lists.
1.2.1.2 No Smoking Policy
Smoking is prohibited within and outside of all buildings on installation, 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.
1.2.2 Working Hours
Regular working hours will consist of an 8 1/2 hour period established by the Contracting Officer, between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Government holidays.
1.2.3 Work Outside Regular Hours
Work outside regular working hours requires Contracting Officer approval.
Make application 15 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government for inspecting the work in progress, giving the specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, SECTION 01 14 00 Page 1 contract number and project title. Based on the justification provided, the Contracting Officer may approve work outside regular hours. During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work must be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer. Make utility cutovers after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays unless directed otherwise.
1.2.4 Occupied and Existing Buildings
The Contractor shall be working in an existing building and around existing buildings which is occupied. Do not enter the building without prior approval of the Contracting Officer.
The existing buildings and their contents must be kept secure at all times. Provide temporary closures as required to maintain security as directed by the Contracting Officer.
Leave attached equipment in place, and protect it against damage, or temporarily disconnect, relocate, protect, and reinstall it at the completion of the work.
1.2.5 Utility Cutovers and Interruptions
a. Make utility cutovers and interruptions after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays. Conform to procedures required in paragraph WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS.
b. Ensure that new utility lines are complete, except for the connection, before interrupting existing service.
c. Interruption to water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, telephone service, electric service, air conditioning, heating, fire alarm, and compressed air are considered utility cutovers pursuant to the paragraph WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS.
d. Operation of Station Utilities: The Contractor must not operate nor disturb the setting of control devices in the station utilities system, including water, sewer, electrical, and steam services. The Government will operate the control devices as required for normal conduct of the work. The Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer giving reasonable advance notice when such operation is required.
1.2.6 Photographs
a. Photography or filming on the flightline must be coordinated with the Joint Base Public Affairs Office, Security Forces, Airfield Management and the Command Post. All agencies must be notified each time they intend to enter the airfield with photographic or video equipment.
b. If you are the holder of the flightline photography letter and you are escorting someone, you must remain with them at all times.
c. Flightline photography letters may only be issued to members with current line or restricted area badges.
d. Photographs and footage may not be taken of the 108th ramp.
e. Do not take wide-angle shots that encompass the entire flightline.
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f. Avoid showing the location of the tower.
g. Photographs of any open avionics panels are not permitted.
h. No flash photographs are permitted in areas where flammable gasses, vapors, combustible dust, ignitable fibers or exposed explosives may be present.
i. Always verify with aircrew or maintenance personnel to ensure there are no controlled items are exposed during filming or photography.
j. No photographs or footage is permitted to be taken of classified material IAW 18 U.S.C. 793(e), 795, and 797.
k. In the event of an emergency or aircraft accident involving the exposure of classified information, any memory cards, tapes or exposed film may be confiscated to check for classified exposures IAW 18 U.S.C. 793(e), 795, and 797.
l. No photographs will be taken of any dignified transfer without the express permission of next of kin.
m. Photographers and videographers will obey all commands given by airfield personnel.
n. Photographs or footage taken will not be released, published, given to any publication or posted on social media without permission from the Joint Base public affairs release authority or representative.
o. Photographs will not be used in any form of unauthorized advertising.
p. Any photos adjacent to or within Building 678 must be coordinated with or taken by Building 678 personnel. Coordinate with the COR ahead of any photos in this area.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
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PART 3 EXECUTION
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ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
11/20, CHG 3: 08/23
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 (2024) Safety -- Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Requirements
1.2 SUBMITTALS
Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for information only. When used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.
Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL
PROCEDURES:
SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals
View Location Map
Progress and Completion Pictures
SD-04 Samples
Color Boards ; G, RO
1.3 COLOR BOARDS FOR AIR FORCE PROJECTS
Submit five sets of color boards within 90 calendar days after Contract Award. Each set of boards must include samples of colors and finishes of interior surfaces, such as walls, floors, and ceilings. Present the samples on 8 by 10-1/2 inches boards (modules) with a maximum spread of 24 by 31-1/2 inches for foldouts. Design modules to fit in a standard loose-leaf, three-ring binder. Where special finishes such as architectural concrete, carpet, or prefinished textured metal panels are required, submit samples not less than 12 inches square with the board.
If more space is needed, more than one board per set may be submitted.
Certify that the color samples have been reviewed in detail, and that the color samples are in strict accordance with contract drawings and specifications, except as may be otherwise explicitly stated. Submittal of color samples does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to submit samples required elsewhere herein.
1.4 VIEW LOCATION MAP
Submit, prior to or with the first digital photograph submittals, a sketch or drawing indicating the required photographic locations. Update as
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1.5 PROGRESS AND COMPLETION PICTURES
Photographically document site conditions prior to start of construction operations. Include aerial photographs. Provide monthly, and within one month of the completion of work, digital photographs, 1600x1200x24 bit true color minimum resolution in JPEG file format showing the sequence and progress of work. Take a minimum of 20 digital photographs each week throughout the entire project from a minimum of ten different viewpoints selected by the Contractor unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. Submit with the monthly invoice two sets of digital photographs, each set on a separate compact disc (CD) or data versatile disc (DVD), cumulative of all photos to date. Indicate photographs demonstrating environmental procedures. Provide photographs for each month in a separate monthly directory and name each file to indicate its location on the view location sketch. Also provide the view location sketch on the CD or DVD as a digital file. Include a date designator in file names.
Photographs provided are for unrestricted use by the Government.
1.6 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 New Jersey State law.
a. Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer in writing that the required insurance has been obtained. The policies evidencing required insurance must contain an endorsement to the effect that cancellation or material change adversely affecting the Government's interest cannot be effective for such a period as may be prescribed by the laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed and in no event less than 30 days after written notice thereof to the Contracting Officer.
b. The Contractor must insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (b), in subcontracts under this contract that require work on a Government installation and must require subcontractors to provide and maintain the insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract. The Contractor must maintain a copy of all subcontractors' proofs of required insurance, and must make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request.
c. This insurance will be included at no additional cost to the government.
1.7 VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EMPHASIS FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CONTRACTS
In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS
222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE Contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract.
The following resources are available to assist USACE Contractors in their
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Federal Veteran employment information at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx Department of Labor Veterans Employment Assistance https://www.dol.gov/vets/ Department of Veterans Affairs-VOW to Hire Heroes Act http://benefits.va.gov/vow/ Army Wounded Warrior Program-http://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation-Hiring Our Heroes http://www.hiringourheroes.org /
1.8 SUPERVISION
1.8.1 Superintendent Qualifications
Provide project superintendent with 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.
For projects where the superintendent is permitted to also serve as the Quality Control (QC) Manager as established in Section 01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL, the superintendent must have qualifications in accordance with that section.
1.8.2 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.
1.8.3 Duties
The project superintendent is primarily responsible for managing subcontractors and 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.
1.8.4 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 ensure 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
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1.9 PHYSICAL DATA (FAR 52.236-4)(APR 1984)
Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information only. The Government will not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.
a. Weather Conditions: Climatological data determined from records of the U.S. Weather Bureau station, Wrightstown, NJ
Mean Annual Temperature: 54.4 degrees F.
Mean Annual Precipitation: 43.01 inches
b. Transportation Facilities:
(1) Highways and Roads: Lancaster Drive and McGuire AFB Road serve the locality of the proposed work. All deliveries shall proceed through the McGuire Main Gate. The contractor will be responsible for coordinating all deliveries with the installation. Roads within the military reservation proposed to be used by the Contractor, shall be subject to prior approval of the post authorities and such roads, if used, shall be maintained throughout construction and shall be restored to as good condition as existed prior to their use. All costs for the use of existing transportation facilities, for the construction of temporary facilities, and for maintenance, repair, removal and restoration shall be borne by the Contractor.
1.10 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE
Immediately after award, prior to commencing any work at the site, coordinate with the Contracting Officer a time and place to meet for the Preconstruction Conference . The conference must take place within 35 calendar days after award of the contract, but prior to commencement of any work at the site. The purpose of this conference is to discuss and develop a mutual understanding of the administrative requirements of the Contract including but not limited to: daily reporting, invoicing, value engineering, safety, base-access, outage requests, hot work permits, schedule requirements, quality control, schedule of prices or earned value report, shop drawings, submittals, cybersecurity, prosecution of the work, government acceptance, final inspections and contract close-out.
Contractor must present and discuss their basic approach to scheduling the construction work and any required phasing.
The Contractor must provide at this conference the following items as indicated:
a. Initial Project Schedule; Section 01 32 01.00 10 PROJECT SCHEDULE.
b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP); Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS.
c. Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan; Section 01 45 00 QUALITY
CONTROL.
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d. List of Contact Personnel; Section 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS.
e. Letter appointing Superintendent.
f. Detailed Concept of Operations Plan.
1.10.1 Attendees
Contractor attendees must include the Project Manager, Superintendent, Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), Quality Control Manager and major subcontractors.
1.11 SUBMISSION OF CLAIMS
The following must be submitted to the Contracting Officer at the following address: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Room 16-300, New York District, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, New York 10278-0090:
a. Claims referencing or mentioning the Contracting Disputes Act of 1978.
b. Requests for a written decision by the Contracting Officer.
c. Claims certified in accordance with the Contract Disputes Act of 1978.
No other Government representative is authorized to accept such requests.
A copy must also be provided to the Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer.
Provide the Contracting Officer with a copy of any requests for additional time, money or interpretation of contract requirements which were provided to the Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer and which have not been resolved after 90 days.
1.12 (S-102) CONTRACTOR SUPPLY and USE OF ELECTRONIC SOFTWARE FOR PROCESSING DAVIS-BACON ACT CERTIFIED LABOR PAYROLLS (April 2011)
The Contractor is encouraged to use a commercially-available electronic system to process and submit certified payrolls electronically to the Government. The requirements for preparing, processing and providing certified labor payrolls are established by the Davis-Bacon Act as stated in FAR 52.222-8, PAYROLLS AND BASIC RECORDS and FAR 52.222-13, COMPLIANCE
WITH DAVIS-BACON AND RELATED ACT REGULATIONS.
If the Contractor elects to use an electronic Davis-Bacon payroll processing system, then the Contractor must be responsible for obtaining and providing for all access, licenses, and other services required to provide for receipt, processing, certifying, electronically transmitting to the Government, and storing weekly payrolls and other data required for the Contractor to comply with Davis-Bacon and related Act regulations.
When the Contractor uses an electronic Davis-Bacon payroll system, the electronic payroll service shall be used by the Contractor to prepare, process, and maintain the relevant payrolls and basic records during all work under this construction contract and the electronic payroll service must be capable of preserving these payrolls and related basic records for the required three years after contract completion. If the Contractor chooses to use an electronic Davis-Bacon payroll system, then the Contractor must obtain and provide electronic system access to the Government, as required to comply with the Davis-Bacon and related Act regulations over the duration of this construction contract. The access
SECTION 01 30 00 Page 5 must include electronic review access by the Government contract administration office to the electronic payroll processing system used by the Contractor.
The Contractor's provision and use of an electronic payroll processing system must meet the following basic functional criteria: Commercially available; compliant with appropriate Davis Bacon Act payroll provisions in the FAR; able to accommodate the required numbers of employees and subcontractors planned to be employed under the contract; capable of producing an Excel spreadsheet-compatible electronic output of weekly payroll records (format at http://www.rmssupport.com/guides.aspx ) for export in an Excel spreadsheet to be imported into the RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM), that in turn must export payroll data to the Government's RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (RMS); demonstrated security of data and data entry rights; ability to produce Contractor-certified electronic versions of weekly payroll data; ability to identify erroneous entries and track the data/time of all versions of the certified Davis Bacon payrolls submitted to the Government over the life of the contract;
capable of generating a durable record copy, that is, a CD or DVD and PDF file record of data from the system database at end of the contract closeout. This durable record copy of data from the electronic Davis-Bacon payroll processing system must be provided to the Government during contract closeout.
All Contractor-incurred costs related to the Contractor's provision and use of an electronic payroll processing service must be included in the Contractor's price for the overall work under the contract. The costs for Davis-Bacon Act compliance using electronic payroll processing services must not be a separately bid/proposed or reimbursed item under this contract.
1.13 DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY ADMINISTRATOR
The Chief, Property and Accounting Section, U.S. Army Engineer District, New York, Federal Building, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, N.Y. 10278-0090 is designated as Property Administrator, in connection with this contract.
1.14 PARTNERING
To most effectively accomplish this Contract, the Contractor and Government must form a cohesive partnership with the common goal of drawing on the strength of each organization in an effort to achieve a successful project without safety mishaps, conforming to the Contract, within budget and on schedule. The partnering team must consist of personnel from both the Government and Contractor including project level and corporate level leadership positions. Key Personnel from the supported command, end user, , Contractor, key subcontractors and the Designer of Record are required to participate in the Partnering process.
1.14.1 Facilitated (Formal) Partnering
a. Within 35 calendar days after award and prior to the start of work, host a Formal Partnering session with key personnel from the project team including both Contractor and Government personnel. All costs associated with the Partnering session including the third-party independent Facilitator Consultant, meeting room and other incidental items are the responsibility of the Contractor.
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b. Before the Facilitated (Formal) Partnering session, coordinate with the Facilitator all requirements for incidental items (such as audio-visual equipment, easels, flipchart paper, colored markers, note pads, pens/pencils, colored flash cards) and have these items available at the Partnering session. Provide copies of any documents required for distribution to all attendees. Participants will bear their own costs for meals, lodging and transportation associated with Partnering .
c. The Initial Partnering Session must be a duration of one day and be held at a location off base as agreed to by the Contracting Officer.
Partnering session may take place concurrently with the Pre-Construction Meeting.
d. Facilitator must be experienced in conducting corporate Partnering sessions and must be a third-party independent facilitating consultant
- not an employee of the Contractor. The Facilitator is responsible for leading all aspects of the Partnering session necessary to achieve the Partnering goal.
e. An outcome of the Partnering session must be an escalation matrix and Construction Joint Risk Register agreed upon by both the Government and Contractor, which identifies key Government and Contractor decision makers by name and anticipated decision durations.
f. Host follow-on Partnering Sessions at three- to six-month intervals or more frequently if needed and lasting generally a half day or less.
Attendees need only be those required to resolve current issues. The same Facilitator used in the Initial Partnering session must lead the follow-on sessions unless an alternative is permitted by the Contractor Officer. All costs associated with follow-on Partnering sessions are the responsibility of the Contractor.
g. Provide a completed partnering agreement to all participants within 30 days of partnering session.
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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.
AACE INTERNATIONAL (AACE)
AACE 29R-03 (2011) Forensic Schedule Analysis
AACE 52R-06 (2006) Time Impact Analysis - As Applied in Construction
AACE 84R-13 (2015) Planning and Accounting for Adverse Weather
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (ASCE)
ASCE 67-17 (2017) Schedule Delay Analysis
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)
ER 1-1-11 (2017) Administration -- Project Schedules
1.2 SUBMITTALS
Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for information only. When used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.
Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL
PROCEDURES:
SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals
Project Scheduler Qualifications ; G, RO
Preliminary Project Schedule ; G, RO
Initial Project Schedule ; G, RO
Periodic Schedule Update ; G, RO
1.3 PROJECT SCHEDULER QUALIFICATIONS
Designate an authorized representative to be responsible for the preparation of the schedule and all required updating and production of reports. The Designated Project Scheduler must have prepared and maintained at least three previous construction schedules for projects of similar size and complexity to this contract, using Primavera P6.
Representative must have a comprehensive knowledge of CPM scheduling
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PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 SOFTWARE
The scheduling software utilized to produce and update the schedules required herein must be capable of meeting all requirements of this specification.
2.1.1 Government Default Software
The Government uses Primavera P6. Ensure exported schedule files are compatible with the version of P6 used by the Government.
2.1.2 Contractor Software
Scheduling software used by the contractor must be commercially available from the software vendor for purchase with vendor software support agreements available. The software routine used to create the required sdef file must be created and supported by the software manufacturer.
2.1.2.1 Primavera
If Primavera P6 is selected for use, provide the "xer" export file in a version of P6 importable by the Government system. Verify at the SEKO meeting which version of P6 is in use by the Government. Export the schedule in a version of P6 no newer than that used by the Government.
2.1.2.2 Other Than Primavera
If the Contractor chooses software other than Primavera P6, that is compliant with this specification, provide for the Government's use two licenses, two computers, and training for two Government employees in the use of the software. These computers will be stand-alone and not connected to Government network. Computers and licenses will be returned at project completion.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Prepare for approval a Project Schedule, as specified herein, pursuant to FAR Clause 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts. Show in the schedule the proposed sequence to perform the work and dates contemplated for starting and completing all schedule activities. The scheduling of the entire project is required. The scheduling of construction is the responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor management personnel must actively participate in its development. Subcontractors, and suppliers working on the project must also contribute in developing and maintaining an accurate Project Schedule. Provide a schedule that is a forward planning as well as a project monitoring tool. Use the Critical Path Method (CPM) of network calculation to generate all Project Schedules.
Prepare each Project Schedule using the Precedence Diagram Method (PDM).
3.1.1 Scheduling Expectations Kickoff Meeting(SEKO)
In conjunction with the post award conference or pre construction conference the Government and the Contractor will hold a separate and
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3.2 BASIS FOR PAYMENT AND COST LOADING
The schedule is the basis for determining contract earnings during each update period and therefore the amount of each progress payment. The aggregate value of all activities coded to a contract CLIN must equal the value of the CLIN. Match the progress payment "Pay Period Thru" date in RMS to the schedule data date.
3.2.1 Activity Cost Loading
Activity cost loading must be reasonable and without front-end loading.
Activities with a negative cost loading is not allowed. Provide additional documentation to demonstrate reasonableness if requested by the Contracting Officer.
3.2.2 Withholdings / Payment Rejection
Failure to meet the requirements of this specification may result in the disapproval of the preliminary, initial, or periodic schedule updates and subsequent rejection of payment requests until compliance is met.
In the event that the Contracting Officer directs schedule revisions and those revisions have not been included in subsequent Project Schedule revisions or updates, the Contracting Officer may withhold 10 percent of pay request amount from each payment period until such revisions to the project schedule have been made.
3.3 PROJECT SCHEDULE DETAILED REQUIREMENTS
3.3.1 Level of Detail Required
Develop the Project Schedule to the appropriate level of detail to address major milestones and to allow for satisfactory project planning and execution. Failure to develop the Project Schedule to an appropriate level of detail will result in its disapproval. The Contracting Officer will consider, but is not limited to, the following characteristics and requirements to determine appropriate level of detail:
3.3.2 Activity Durations
Reasonable activity durations are those that allow the progress of ongoing activities to be accurately determined between update periods.
Non-procurement activities Original Durations (OD) are not to exceed 20 workdays or 30 calendar days.
3.3.3 Procurement Activities
Include in the schedule activities associated with the critical submittals and their approvals, procurement, fabrication, and delivery of long lead materials, equipment, fabricated assemblies, and supplies. Long lead procurement activities are those with an anticipated procurement sequence of over 90 calendar days.
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3.3.4 Mandatory Activities
Include the following activities in the initial project schedule and all updates.
a. Submission, review and acceptance of SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals (individual activity for each).
b. Submission, review and acceptance of features requiring design completion.
c. Submission of mechanical/electrical/information systems layout drawings.
d. Submission and approval of O & M manuals.
e. Submission and approval of as-built drawings.
f. Submission and approval of DD1354 data and installed equipment lists.
g. Submission and approval of testing and air balance (TAB).
h. Submission of TAB specialist design review report.
i. Submission and approval of fire protection specialist.
j. Submission and approval of Building Commissioning Plan, Controls testing plan, test data, and reports: Develop the schedule logic associated with testing and commissioning of mechanical systems to a level of detail consistent with the contract commissioning requirements. All tasks associated with building testing and commissioning will be completed prior to submission of building commissioning report and subsequent contract completion.
These activities may include but are not limited to: air and water balancing, building commissioning -functional performance testing, controls testing, and performance verification testing. Include other systems testing, if required. Include additional commissioning requirements noted elsewhere in the Contract as required in the schedule and discuss during the SEKO meeting, noted in paragraph
SCHEDULING EXPECTATIONS KICKOFF MEETING (SEKO).
k. Contractor's pre-final inspection.
l. Correction of punch list from Contractor's pre-final inspection.
m. Government's pre-final inspection.
n. Correction of punch list from Government's pre-final inspection.
o. Final inspection.
3.3.5 Government Activities
Show in schedule, Government and other agency activities that could impact progress. These activities include, but are not limited to approvals, environmental permit approvals by State regulators, inspections, utility tie-in, Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and Notice to Proceed (NTP) for phasing requirements.
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3.3.6 Standard Activity Coding Dictionary
Use the activity coding structure defined in the Standard Data Exchange Format (SDEF) in ER 1-1-11 . This exact structure is mandatory. Develop and assign all Activity Codes to activities as detailed herein.
The SDEF format is as follows:
Field Activity Code Length Description
1 WRKP 3 Workers per day
2 RESP 4 Responsible party
3 AREA 4 Area of work
4 MODF 6 Modification Number
5 BIDI 6 Bid Item (CLIN)
6 PHAS 2 Phase of work
7 CATW 1 Category of work
8 FOW 20 Feature of work*
*Some systems require that FEATURE OF WORK values be placed in several activity code fields. The notation shown is for Primavera P6. Refer to the specific software guidelines with respect to the FEATURE OF WORK field requirements.
3.3.6.1 Workers Per Day (WRKP)
Assign Workers per Day for all field construction or direct work activities, if directed by the Contracting Officer. Workers per day is based on the average number of workers expected each day to perform a task for the duration of that activity.
3.3.6.2 Responsible Party Coding (RESP)
Assign responsibility code for all activities to the Prime Contractor, Subcontractor(s) or Government agency(ies) responsible for performing the activity.
a. Activities coded with a Government Responsibility code include, but are not limited to: Government approvals, Government design reviews, environmental permit approvals by State regulators, Government Furnished Property/Equipment (GFP) and Notice to Proceed (NTP) for phasing requirements.
b. Activities cannot have more than one Responsibility Code. Examples of acceptable activity code values are: DOR (for the designer of record);
ELEC (for the electrical subcontractor); MECH (for the mechanical subcontractor); and GOVT (for USACE).
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3.3.6.3 Area of Work Coding (AREA)
Assign Work Area code to activities based upon the work area in which the activity occurs. Define work areas based on resource constraints or space constraints that would preclude a resource, such as a particular trade or craft work crew from working in more than one work area at a time due to restraints on resources or space. Examples of Work Area Coding include different areas within a floor of a building, different floors within a building, and different buildings within a complex of buildings.
Activities cannot have more than one Work Area Code.
3.3.6.4 Modification Number (MODF)
Assign a Modification Number Code to any activity or sequence of activities added to the schedule as a result of a Contract Modification, when approved by Contracting Officer. Key all Code values to the Government's modification numbering system. An activity can have only one Modification Number Code.
3.3.6.5 Bid Item Coding (BIDI)
Assign a Bid Item Code to all activities using the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) to which the activity belongs, even when an activity is not cost loaded. An activity can have only one BIDI Code.
3.3.6.6 Phase of Work Coding (PHAS)
Assign Phase of Work Code to all activities. Examples of phase of work are procurement phase and construction phase. Each activity can have only one Phase of Work code.
a. Code proposed fast track design and construction phases proposed to allow filtering and organizing the schedule by fast track design and construction packages.
b. If the contract specifies phasing with separately defined performance periods, identify a Phase Code to allow filtering and organizing the schedule accordingly.
3.3.6.7 Category of Work Coding (CATW)
Assign a Category of Work Code to all activities. Category of Work Codes include, but are not limited to construction submittal, procurement, fabrication, weather sensitive installation, non-weather sensitive installation, start-up, and testing activities. Each activity can have no more than one Category of Work Code.
3.3.6.8 Feature of Work Coding (FOW)
Assign a Feature of Work Code to appropriate activities based on the Definable Feature of Work to which the activity belongs based on the approved QC plan.
Definable Feature of Work is defined in Section 01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL.
An activity can have only one Feature of Work Code.
3.3.7 Contract Milestones and Constraints
Milestone activities are to be used for significant project events
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