Protective Coating Specifications.pdf

Protective Coatings IDIQ

JCGU1106674

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS

PROTECTIVE COATINGS IDIQ

JCGU-1106674

FEBRURARY 2022

PREPARED BY

17 CES/CEOER

17th CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON (AETC)

460 KEARNEY BOULEVARD

GOODFELLOW AFB, TX 76908-4104

SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROTECTIVE COATINGS IDIQ

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 01010 - General 01010-1 thru 01010-12

Sample Task Order

AF FORM 66

Section 01020 - Utilities (Contractor Identified) 01020-1 thru 01020-3

Section 01400 - Environmental Protection 01400-1 thru 01400-16

Section 01540 - Green Procurement 01540-1 thru 01540-6

Section 01600 - Measurment 01600-1 thru 01600-11

DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK

Section 02072 - Minor Alteration 02072-1 thru 02050-3

Section 02577 - Pavement Markings & Signage 02577-1 thru 02577-7

02932-1 thru 02932-4

DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

Section 07920 - Joint Sealants 07920-1 thru 07920-3

DIVISION 9 - FINISHES

Section 09900 - Painting, General 09900-1 thru 09900-43

Section 09915 - Color Schedule 09915-1 thru 09915-8

JCGU 1106674

SECTION 01010 - Page 1 of 11

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01010 - TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

1. SCOPE: The work covered by this project consists of the Contractor furnishing all layout, survey, plant, labor, supervision, quality control, materials, equipment, machines, tools, appliances, services, supplies, and incidentals and performing all operations in connection with project JCGU 1106674, INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE

QUANTITY (IDIQ), Protective Coatings. Work shall be completed in strict accordance with the plans and specifications.

1.1 LOCATION: Goodfellow Air Force Base is located in Tom Green County, on the southeast side of San Angelo, Texas. It is bounded to the north, by Highway #388 (Paint

Rock Rd.), to the west, by Fort McKavitt Rd, Bell Street, and Christoval Road, to the south by South Chadbourne St (Hwy. 1223) and to the east, by the eastern city limits. All work shall be on Goodfellow AFB or at the Goodfellow Rec Camp.

1.2 DEFINITION: Protective Coatings when used in this specification, refers to paint and paint-type coatings with all accessories required including emulsions, enamels, paints, stains, varnishes, sealers, epoxies, and other coatings, whether used as prime, intermediate, or finish coat as specified herein to protect/paint, metal/steel, concrete, stucco, masonry and wood surfaces from deterioration. The maintenance and repair of some traffic pavement markings are also included in this contract. This contract does not include painting of motor vehicles, static displays of equipment and aircraft or the elevated/ground water storage tanks. In this contract, the words "paint" and "protective coating" are used interchangeably.

2. WORKING CONDITIONS:

2.1 TASK ORDER: Upon issuance of a Task Order (TO), Request for Proposal, the

Contractor shall have 14 calendar days to schedule a site visit through the Contracting

Officer or Administrator. The Contractor will be provided drawings for each TO on data files (PDF). All information contained in these files shall be field verified by the

Contractor.

2.1.1 The Contractor shall have all new materials required to complete the TO on site prior to beginning any work.

2.2 Quantity Takeoff: Prior to the award of a TO, the Contract Inspector, the Contracting

Officer/Contracting Officer's Representative and the Contractor shall visit the site and/or examine the plans together as appropriate and determine the appropriate Contract Line Item

Numbers (CLIN) of each item in Schedule “B” required to complete the contemplated work.

A sample TO format is included at the end of this section.

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2.2.1 Measurement for Payment: Measurement for payment of Protective Coatings and accessories will be for actual quantities furnished and installed per TO, as established in

Schedule “B”.

2.2.2 Performance Time: Performance time for each undertaking will be as noted on the individual TO. In the event materials selected by the Government cannot be obtained within the specified performance period the Contractor shall notify the Contract Inspector and the

Contracting Officer. Notification shall include the earliest delivery dates for the required materials.

2.3 Occupied Facilities: The work to be performed in this contract may include work near/adjacent to/in occupied facilities and the Contractor shall phase his work to comply with the phasing requirements as described in this contract specification and the respective

TO. The Contractor shall coordinate the work of all activities whereby both the

Government and the Contractor can continue operations with the least possible interference and inconvenience. The Contractor shall conduct all work such that means of ingress and egress from any facility, fire response routes, etc., are maintained. The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing, installing, and maintaining suitable, approved signs, barricades, roped barriers, etc., to warn occupants of hazardous areas at the job site for the duration of the contract at no additional cost to the Government. When required, a work phasing plan shall be submitted for each TO via AF Form 3000.

2.4 All spaces shall be properly ventilated to comply with all applicable OSHA

Regulations, and the Contractor's safety plan required by this contract specification. The

Contractor shall submit a management plan for each TO via AF Form 3000.

2.5 The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating all work with either the Contract

Inspector or the requester to gain access to work areas. Phasing requirements shall be as described for each TO if required. The Contractor shall place warning signs at the painting area perimeter designating the presence of painting operations. Signs must be placed on all sides of the TO work area, with at least one every 300 feet. The Contractor shall provide all appropriate “WET PAINT” signs at entry/exits, as required.

2.6 Not Applicable

2.7 Not Applicable

2.8 All work required in secure areas and dormitories will require the Contractor to obtain an escort through the Facility Manager and/or requester for the secure areas and Central

Dorm Management for dormitories. Estimated waiting time for an escort is approximately

30 minutes.

2.9 Exterior of dormitories, are within the scope of this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating with the Housing Management/Dorm Management Offices/

Unit MTL’s for work in these areas.

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2.10 Not Applicable

2.11 The Contractor shall coordinate any contracted-services supplier through the

Contracting Officer’s representative and the Contract Inspector when the contracted services supplier's equipment (e.g. vending machines) will be affected by work operations under this contract. This includes but is not limited to equipment or other items that must be moved, removed, installed, reinstalled and instances where the contracted services supplier's personnel must be rescheduled to accommodate the Contractors' work operations.

2.12 Traffic Control/Maintenance of Construction Operations: The Contractor shall be fully responsible for furnishing, installing, and maintaining suitable, approved signs, barricades, roped barriers, etc., to warn occupants of hazardous areas at the jobsite for the duration of the

TO at no additional cost to the Government. Barricades shall contain warning lights operating in a flashing mode from dusk to dawn. Warning lights shall be in accordance with the current requirements of ITE Standard for Flashing and Steady Burn Warning Lights. All traffic control/signage shall be in accordance with the US Department of Transportation Federal

Highway Administration, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, the edition in effect on the date of solicitation. When required/specified in the TO, a traffic control plan shall be submitted for each respective TO via AF Form 3000 prior to the start of work.

2.13 The Contractor shall provide all pavement markings as specified in the TO.

Scheduling of work shall minimize disruption of traffic and parking, and traffic shall be maintained on at least half of the roadway width at all times. The Contractor shall not interfere with the peak traffic flows preceding and during normal operations without notification to and approval by the Contract Inspector and the Contracting Officer prior to starting any activity that will obstruct traffic. This work shall be accomplished at the approved time and at no additional cost to the Government.

2.14 To the best of the Government’s knowledge, Lead Based Paint (LBP) will not be encountered during this IDIQ. If the Contractor suspects LBP they shall cease work which would disturb the suspected material and shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and Civil Engineering. The Government will take steps, as appropriate, to ascertain the material’s composition and determine any remedial actions necessary.

2.15 Storage of Materials: The Contractor shall not work or store materials in a manner that would hinder or otherwise block pedestrian circulation to exit corridors and exit doors in the event of an emergency or fire. If space allows, materials may be stored at the job site with approval by the Contract Inspector, the Contracting Officer and/or the Project

Manager, reference paragraph 7.1. Otherwise, materials shall be stored off Government property until ready for installation at no additional cost to the Government. In instances where on site storage is not available, Contractor shall be responsible for storing and preparing materials in the manner specified herein, or by the manufacturer’s instructions, so that materials are properly suited for installation. Off-site acclimatization of materials shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

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2.16 The Contractor shall minimize dust particles during construction operations to the best of his ability.

2.17 Task Order Close Out: The Contractor shall be responsible for fully annotating and submitting the following information at the completion of each TO via AF Form 3000:

a. Date Completed.

b. Types of paint used.

c. Color/Batch number of all paint used (trim and main colors).

d. Brand name of paints used.

3. WORK SCHEDULE:

3.1 Working hours for the Contractor will normally be between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and

4:30 P.M. excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays unless otherwise specified in the TO. Refer to Section H of the solicitation/contract document for further information on working days. If the Contractor desires to work during periods other than above, a request must be made to the Contracting Officer in writing seven (7) calendar days in advance of his/her intention. If the required base personnel are reasonably available, the

Contracting Officer may authorize the Contractor to perform work during periods other than normal duty hours/days.

3.2 The Contractor shall cooperate and adjust work schedule at no additional cost to the

Government to reassign work for the convenience of the Government. Including but not limited to adjusting daily work schedule to meet requests of the Government. This shall be coordinated and approved by the Contract Inspector and the Contracting Officer.

4. SAFETY AND HEALTH:

4.1 All Contractor operations shall be conducted and performed in accordance with

Department of Labor, OSHA requirements found in 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926, AFOSH standards including but not limited to ANSI, NFPA, ASTM, AFMAN and CPSC as applicable, and handbooks, and the US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health

Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1 all editions in effect on the date of the solicitation. The

Contractor shall comply with all mandatory requirements for lockout/tag out, confined space, hazard communication, fall protection, personnel protection equipment, scaffolding, powered construction equipment, and all project related safety and health requirements.

4.2 All companies who conduct business within the State of Texas must, in accordance with Texas Worker’s Compensation laws, have an approved company safety policy and an

Accident Prevention Plan. The plan, approved by the Texas Worker’s Compensation

Commission (TWCC) and meeting all of the requirements of the COE Safety Manual, shall be submitted For Information Only (FIO) in accordance with paragraph 16, SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS.

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4.3 Confined Space Entry: All operations involving entry into confined spaces are performed by the

Contractor and shall meet the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146, and AFMAN 91-203. It may be viewed at the website https://static.epublishing.af.mil/production/1/af_se/publication/afman91-

203/afman91-203.pdf), shall be briefly described during the pre-construction meeting with the

Contracting Officer, and specifically comply with the following:

a. All Entry Supervisors, Attendees, and confined space entrants shall have been properly trained in the safety hazards, proper use of Personal Protective

Equipment (PPE), entry procedures, and self-rescue. Records of this training must be readily available.

b. Entry Supervisors shall maintain a Master Entry Plan (MEP) consisting of:

(1) Descriptions of confined spaces to be entered including location, classification, and acceptable entry conditions.

(2) Designation of authorized entry supervisors, entrants, and attendees.

(3) Identification of the types of tasks to be performed in the confined space including duration.

(4) Procedures for entry and emergency rescue.

(5) Identification of PPE, communication equipment, rescue equipment, testing equipment, and monitoring equipment; conditions under which they will be used; and verification of condition of equipment.

(6) Designation of frequency and type of atmospheric monitoring.

(7) Designation of controls required (e.g., lockout/tagout, ventilation, etc.).

(8) Procedures for communication during confined space operations.

c. All AFMAN91-203, chapter 23 requirements will be met and documented.

If both Contractor and Government will be accomplishing confined space entry, all procedures (permits required, operations plan, and procedures) shall be documented by the Entry Supervisor prior to operations. The Government will brief known hazards and the Fire Chief will approve or disapprove rescue.

d. All confined spaces shall be tested by a qualified person using a properly calibrated monitor for percent oxygen, lower explosive limit (LEL), and toxicity each time before entry and periodically during operations that have the potential to alter atmospheric conditions.

e. The Contractor shall notify the Base Fire Department with a copy of the confined space permit via AF form 3000.

4.4 USAF Fire Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with USAF Fire Regulations as set forth in AFI 32-2001, titled “Fire Emergency Service (FES) Program” in effect as of the date of this solicitation. All work shall be in strict compliance with NFPA-101. The

Contractor shall use no explosives or fire in performing the work.

5. STREET CLOSINGS:

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5.1 When road/parking lot closures are required, the Contractor will complete an AF Form 103, Work Clearance Request, a minimum of 14 calendar days in advance. Refer to section 01020 paragraph 2.1. One lane of traffic shall be maintained at all times unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall notify the Security Forces at (325)-

654-3504 and Base Fire Protection at (325)-654-3532 three days prior to any closures.

Personnel exposed to a traffic environment during hours of darkness, periods of reduced visibility, or as part of construction or maintenance activities, will be provided and use reflective vest/accessories.

6. DISPOSITION OF WASTE AND EXCESS MATERIALS:

6.1 The Contractor shall make waste determinations for all wastes generated in the performance of this contract, in accordance with the provisions set out in 40 Code of

Federal Register (CFR) Part 261, at the time and point of generation. The Contractor shall properly sample, analyze, or by use of process knowledge classify all wastes in accordance with Title 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 335, Subchapter R at no additional cost to the Government. Unless the Contractor can demonstrate that a waste is non-hazardous, the Contractor shall manage the waste as a hazardous waste until sample test results prove otherwise. All non-hazardous wastes, special wastes, and hazardous wastes (including but not limited to construction debris, material containers, material residues, and unwanted excess materials) resulting from the performance of work under this contract shall be removed from and disposed of off Goodfellow AFB by the

Contractor at no additional cost to the Government and in accordance with all applicable

Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Under no circumstances shall the

Contractor dispose of wastes or excess material in trash dumpsters, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, creeks, streams, or other property of Goodfellow AFB. The Contractor and the

Government will be co-generators of all wastes resulting from the performance of this contract. Refer to Section 01400-Environmental Protection, paragraph 5, DISPOSAL OF

WASTES, for special requirements on disposal of waste types.

6.2 All equipment and materials to be removed from the project site not specifically identified for turn-in to the Government shall become the property of the Contractor upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). The Contractor shall turn-in all materials specifically designated for turn-in to the Government to a location at Goodfellow AFB, as designated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall obtain a receipt from the

Government employee responsible for receiving the returned equipment or material as evidence of compliance. A copy of the receipt(s) shall be submitted to the Contract

Inspector and the Contracting Officer prior to final inspection of the project. Following is a list of equipment or materials to be turned-in: As specified/defined in each TO.

7. STORAGE AREA (I.E. TEMPORARY FIELD OFFICE, STAGING AREAS,

TOOL/JOB SHACKS, AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES):

7.1 There are no Government furnished covered or secure storage areas. Limited storage may be permitted at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and on a space available

SECTION 01010 - Page 7 of 11 basis. The location on Goodfellow AFB of the Contractor’s temporary field office, storage, and other construction buildings required temporarily in the performance of the work, shall require written approval of the Contracting Officer via AF Form 3000. Plans showing temporary field office, storage, and other construction buildings shall be submitted for Government Approval (GA). Utilities at the storage area may or may not be available for Contractor use. The Government implies no responsibility for lost or stolen materials, equipment, or tools, the security of which lies solely with the Contractor.

Contractor shall keep his storage areas clean, neat, and orderly and shall keep all vegetation mowed to a maximum height of 4 inches. Temporary fencing used by the

Contractor to delineate construction sites shall be securely anchored with tension wires and posts as required to prevent sagging and an unsightly appearance. Fencing shall be maintained by the Contractor in this manner throughout the life of the contract. Due to high winds in west Texas, Contractor shall take every precaution to preclude trash and materials from blowing off site.

8. TOILET FACILITIES:

8.1 There are no toilet facilities available for Contractor use. The Contractor shall provide his own portable/temporary toilet facilities.

9. CLEAN-UP:

9.1 The Contractor shall at all times keep the construction site, construction trailer(s)/building(s), and storage area(s) in a clean, neat, workman like condition, free from accumulation of waste, rubbish, weeds, overgrown grass, or construction debris, to the satisfaction of the Contract Inspector and/or the Contracting Officer. All loose or light weight materials shall be secured to prevent blowing or scattering. The burning of trash or construction debris is strictly prohibited on Goodfellow AFB. Prior to final inspection, the

Contractor shall remove all construction debris, tools, equipment, and materials not the property of the Government. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall leave the work site and storage area(s) in a clean, neat, and workmanlike condition satisfactory to the

Contracting Officer. Refer to Section 01400 - Environmental Protection, paragraph 3.4.6, Post-

Construction Cleanup or Obliteration.

10. FINAL INSPECTION:

10.1 The Contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer in writing of the Contractor’s desired pre-final inspection date seven (7) calendar days in advance of that desired date to permit proper coordination. The Contractor shall not request a final inspection until all deficiencies noted during the pre-final inspection have been remedied. If no deficiencies are noted during the pre-final inspection, it may be considered a final inspection. The date selected for the pre-final inspection shall provide adequate time for the Contractor to perform any necessary correction of deficiencies within the contract performance time prior to the final inspection.

The Contracting Officer will be the final authority for determining whether or not the

Contractor’s performance is sufficiently advanced to warrant a pre-final or final inspection.

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11. This section has been removed.

12. As Builts: Not Applicable

13. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

13.1 Goodfellow Air Force Base is a closed/controlled access base. As an effort to minimize peak traffic flows at the entry gates, the Contractor, his employees, and his subcontractors are highly encouraged to avoid scheduling deliveries through the entry control gates from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. Monday through Friday as there could be significant delays. Security requirements will be briefed at the pre-construction conference and handouts outlining specific requirements will be provided. Screening measures are in place and suitability for employees to access the installation will be determined during the conference. Requirements are subject to change dependent upon current world situations, potential threats, and base exercises. Full cooperation by Contractor work forces is required. Contractor should anticipate certain notification and reporting requirements, preparation of forms, and lists for pass and identification of employees and their vehicles, entry restrictions, key/lock control, and compliance with all base traffic rules and regulations. The Jacobson Gate Visitor Control Center 325-654-4122 is the OPR for passes.

13.2 Goodfellow AFB security may be viewed as being one of two broad levels, the level in effect being dependent on the location or area of project.

a. The lowest level of security exists in general access areas. These areas are all of

Goodfellow AFB outside of the “USAF Controlled” areas.

b. “USAF Controlled” access areas are the higher-level security areas. Presence within these controlled access areas are by authorization and/or escort. The movement of authorized personnel in and out of these areas may be limited.

Contractor personnel are permitted access to these areas on a need basis only.

Access to controlled areas will require the Contractor to coordinate all requests through the Government organization occupying the project site. The Contractor is advised there may be delays gaining access to controlled areas. No delay less than one hour in duration will be considered for down time, nor will delays of less than one hour be cumulative over several time periods.

13.3 Referencing the above, the work on this contract will be in both General Access and

USAF Controlled Access areas.

14. IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR VEHICLES:

14.1 Contractor vehicles should be marked on each side with company name with either permanent or semi-permanent/magnetic signage to aid the Security Forces in identifying and permitting them exemption from basewide exercises.

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15. WARRANTIES:

15.1 Any warranties given to the Contractor or Sub-Contractor at any tier from a manufacturer of equipment or other items, which are provided under this contract, shall be transferred to the Government upon final acceptance in accordance with the clause contained in the basic contract, Section I. Contractor shall submit in writing a single listing with all applicable warranties attached using AF Form 3000. Negative responses are likewise required in writing.

16. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

16.1 The submittals listed on the attached AF Form 66 shall be required and shall be submitted for approval or information using AF Form 3000. Where a submittal cannot be provided within the required submission date, Contractor shall submit in writing a letter stating the reasons why and furnishing a new projected submission date.

16.2 Submittal Classification: Submittals are classified as follows and delineated as such on AF Form 66 under the “Remarks” column:

16.2.1 Government Approved - GA: Government approval is typically required for extensions of design, critical materials, deviations, equipment whose compatibility with the entire system must be checked, and other items as designated by the Contracting Officer.

Within the terms of the contract clause entitled “Specifications and Drawings for

Construction,” they are considered to be “shop drawings”.

16.2.2 For Information Only - FIO: All submittals not requiring Government approval will be for information only. They are not considered to be “shop drawings” within the terms of the Contract clause referred to above.

16.3 General Requirements:

a. GA and FIO submittal data shall be transmitted under separate AF Forms 3000 and assigned different Submission Numbers.

b. The Contractor shall designate on each AF Form 3000, in the “Submission

Number” block, either FIO or GA to show the transmittal type. This procedure allows ready identification of FIO or GA submittals.

c. Submittals transmitted with AF Form 3000 shall be identified by marking it with the same Submission Number appearing in the “Line Number” column on the AF

Form 66.

16.4 Specific Requirements for FIO Submittals:

a. A single fully coordinated FIO submittal shall be made for each technical section listed/required on the AF Form 66. Each FIO submittal listed on the AF Form 66

SECTION 01010 - Page 10 of 11 shall be submitted as a separate item on the AF Form 3000 in the order they appear on the AF Form 66. Technical data provided with the AF Form 3000 shall conform to the requirements in each Technical Section. Submittals involving colors and interior design shall all be transmitted concurrently.

b. Items such as mill certificates or other test data that are usually unavailable until the equipment/material is actually manufactured/fabricated must still be identified on the initial AF Form 3000. An explanation stating this data shall be submitted later by Submittal Number (fill in Submission Number) after materials are manufactured / fabricated (or other explanations as appropriate) shall be included with this identification. A separate submittal for long lead-time equipment or material may be made if sufficient data is furnished to show contract compliance.

(An explanation shall be provided on a separate sheet, if necessary, explaining why a partial submittal is being made. Explanation shall include the estimated delivery date of the equipment/material and the Submission Number of the submittal that shall contain data required by the particular specification section for the remaining equipment/materials.) Samples of materials must be submitted along with technical data, not under separate transmittals.

16.5 FIO Submittal Review:

a. The Contractor has full responsibility for reviewing and certifying that all FIO submittal data and all equipment and/or materials fully comply with the contract.

FIO Submittals are for the Government’s information and real property record purposes; they will not be approved/disapproved nor returned to the Contractor.

b. The Government may perform quality assurance reviews and re-reviews of FIO submittals at any time during the contract. If the Government determines submittal data is incomplete or not in compliance with contract, comments will be provided.

Comments will state, “Disagree with Contractor’s Certified Compliance” and list items not in compliance or not provided as required by the contract. The

Contractor shall respond to all comments by return FIO resubmittal on a new AF

Form 3000.

16.6 Specific Requirements for GA Submittals:

a. The Contractor is responsible for controlling and ensuring all data submitted is complete and in full compliance with contract requirements.

b. A separate submittal shall be made for each technical section with GA submittals. FIO submittal data shall not be mixed with GA submittal data.

c. The Government will provide written comments and/or approval/disapproval action as appropriate. One (1) copy of the submittal, along with any comments, will be provided to the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide a resubmittal with

SECTION 01010 - Page 11 of 11 all data necessary to show compliance with Government comments on all disapproved submittals.

16.7 Variations/Deviations/Departures from the Contract Drawings or Specifications:

a. Contractor proposed variations, deviations, or departures from the contract requirements shall be noted/marked in red on the face/cover of each copy of the submittal data and shall be provided with a letter attachment to the AF Form 3000 summarizing the proposed variation, deviation, or departure. For FIO submittal deviations an asterisk “*” shall be placed in the block under “Submission Number” next to the “FIO.” These submittals will then be automatically redesignated GA.

Variations, deviations, or departures will be processed and approved the same as

GA submittals. Variations, deviations, or departures shall contain sufficient information to permit complete evaluation. Additional sheets may be used to fully explain why a variation, deviation, or departure is requested. The Government reserves the right to disapprove or rescind inadvertent approval of submittals containing unnoted/unmarked variations, deviations, or departures.

b. Any submittal annotated by a supplier/vendor with “Field Verify,” “Select

Color,” and the like must be accompanied by the Contractor’s written response to the supplier’s query.

16.8 Government approval of submittals indicates only that the general method of construction, materials, detailing, and other information appear satisfactory. Approval does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist. The

Contractor remains responsible for the dimensions and design of adequate connections, details, material compatibility, and satisfactory construction of all work necessary to fulfill the intent of this project.

END OF SECTION

Task Order (Sample)

Location: _____________________________________________________________________

Project #/Title: JCGUXXXXXXX _________________________________________________

Point of Contact (Name/phone #): __________________________________________________

(1) Project Inspector(s): __________________________________________________________

(2) Using Activity/Organization: ___________________________________________________

Scope of Work:

Phasing Requirements:

Special Requirements/Security/Submittals: AF Form 103

Desired Task Order Construction Completion Date:

(cont’d, sample task order)

Cost Estimate Breakdown Worksheet (Reference Bid Schedule)

CLIN Description Estimated

Quantity

Unit Unit

Price

Total

Total Amount $_____________

Work Hours: 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, exclusive of Federal Holidays

Special Conditions: Note: All Scheduled Utility Outages shall be submitted in writing, to the

Contracting Officer 14 days in advance.

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SECTION 01020 - UTILITIES (CONTRACTOR IDENTIFIED)

1. SCOPE: This section covers identification, interruption and use of utilities.

2. IDENTIFICATION: The Government does not know the exact location of all utilities in the work area. The Contractor shall take reasonable precautions in determining the exact location of all existing utilities within the contract work area prior to any excavating, trenching, backfilling or disturbance. Upon request by the Contractor, the Government shall furnish all available information in its possession concerning utilities in the contract work area. However, the accuracy of the information provided by the Government is not guaranteed and is only intended to provide some measure of assistance to the Contractor. The Government does not have, nor will it provide, record drawings of

Verizon telephone cable plant and Suddenlink cable. In addition, the Contractor shall also notify 1-

800-DIG-TESS before digging. Both underground cable TV and communications will be authorized for 30 days and shall be resubmitted if digging continues after 30 days. In the event the Contractor identifies utilities in the contract work area, which interfere with the newly proposed construction, the

Contracting Officer shall be immediately notified and the Government will take necessary corrective action at no cost to the Contractor. The Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer as-built drawings clearly identifying the exact location of all utilities identified in the work area prior to project final inspection.

2.1 Contractor must initiate and process for approval Work Clearance Request AF IMT Form 103 through 17 CES/CEO a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the start of any construction work. Excavation, and road/parking lot closures are not authorized without issuance of a completed and approved AF IMT Form 103. After initial issue, it is the Contractor's responsibility to keep the

Work Clearance Request coordinated and up-to-date/current through the remainder of the contract to include remarking utilities.

3. INTERRUPTIONS:

3.1 Planned Utility Outages: The Contractor shall coordinate all requests for utility outages with the

Contracting Officer in writing fourteen (14) calendar days prior to date of requested outage. Water, gas, sewer, and electrical outages shall be held to a maximum duration of 2 hours unless otherwise approved in writing.

3.2 Unplanned Utility Outages (Accidental Disruption of Utilities): In the event of accidental disruption of any utility, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer of the unplanned outage. The Contractor shall immediately take every reasonable step to repair the damage in a manner acceptable to the Government and will restore the utility to full use as soon as practicable.

If the Contractor so desires, and the Government agrees, the Government will complete necessary repairs to the damaged utility and withhold from payments due to the Contractor the necessary amount to defray all costs associated with the repair of the utility.

4. USE AND AVAILABILITY: All reasonable quantities of existing utilities will be made available to the Contractor without charge. Proposed temporary connections must be approved and coordinated

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Any temporary connections or lines required shall be installed, metered, maintained, and removed at the Contractor’s expense. Any damage associated with the use of these utilities shall be repaired and/or replaced in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer at Contractor's expense. Prior to using any fire hydrant on Goodfellow AFB, the Contractor must complete the Contractor Request for Use of

Goodfellow AFB Fire Hydrants (copy is attached at the end of this section) and submit to the

Contracting Officer and notify the Fire Dept. at (325)-654-3532. Contractor shall take appropriate measures to prevent backflow into the base’s potable water supply system. Contractor shall always strive to conserve the electric, natural gas, and water utilities at Goodfellow AFB.

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The following information must be prepared and forwarded, on AF Form 3000, Material Approval

Submittal, to the Operational Contracting Division for approval and coordination with Civil

Engineering’s Fire Dept and Utilities Element prior to use of base fire hydrants.

Contractor Request for Use of Goodfellow AFB Fire Hydrants.

1. The Company requests the use of fire hydrant number for the purpose of filling used in the performance of the contract to . Period of hydrant use will be to . I understand approval is contingent on:

a. The company providing a suitable connection with a certified and tested, Class III Back

Flow Preventer (reduced pressure principle device) and screw type globe valve to be attached to the hydrant. The connection will be 2 1/2" National Standard fire thread. The backflow device and valve shall be properly supported to prevent damage to fire hydrant threads.

b. Leaving the connection in place during approval period.

c. Insuring the hydrant is fully opened and left in that position during approval period, except in periods of freezing weather.

d. Insuring an approved fire hydrant wrench is used to open/close the hydrant.

e. Insuring all servicing from the hydrant is done at the top of the vehicle or tank. No bottom servicing will be permitted.

f. Using no quick opening valves causing excess water hammer in the main.

g. Discontinuing hydrant use if there is any hydrant malfunction or leakage from underground and reporting same to the fire department at 654-3532.

2. I understand and agree that Company assumes full responsibility for any damage to the hydrant, water mains, adjacent grounds, vegetation, buildings, or streets resulting from filling operations.

(Signature Company Rep) (Date)

(Print Name) (Print Title)

(Government Approval Signature) (Date)

(Print Name, Grade or Rank)

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SECTION 01400 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1. APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS, LAWS, AND PUBLICATIONS:

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only. All publications shall be the latest version / edition / revision of the documents listed below, in effect on the date of this solicitation, except where a date is given.

1.1 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):

29 CFR, Part 1910 Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency Response

40 CFR 61, Subpart M National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants

40 CFR, Part 82 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone

40 CFR, Part 117 Determination of Reportable Quantities for Hazardous

Substances

40 CFR, Part 122 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

Regulations

40 CFR, Parts 260 - 282 Solid Waste Regulations

40 CFR, Part 302 Designation, Reportable Quantities, and Notification

49 CFR, Parts 171-176 Hazardous Materials Regulations, Department of

Transportation, (DOT) Rules

1.2 Environmental Protection Agency Publication (EPA):

EPA Publication No. SW-846 Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste

1.3 Environmental Laws:

Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act (AHPA)

Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA)

Clean Air Act (CAA) and all amendments

Clean Water Act (CWA) as amended

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

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Endangered Species Act (ESA)

Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA)

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) as amended

Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA)

National Oil and Hazardous Substances Contingency Plan (NCP)

Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA)

Oil Pollution Act (OPA)

Pollution Prevention Act (PPA)

Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), as amended

1.4 State Regulations (Texas Administrative Code):

25 TAC 295 Occupational Health

30 TAC 205 General Permit to Discharge Waste

30 TAC 290 Public Drinking Water

30 TAC 335 Industrial Solid Waste and Municipal Hazardous Waste

1.5 Air Force Instruction (AFI):

32-7001 Environmental Management

1.6 Air Force Manual (AFMAN)

32-7002 Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention

1.6 Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) Section 438

2. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

2.1 Activities which are implemented, in whole or in part with approved funding, must comply with applicable legislation and regulations established to protect the human or physical environment. The

Contractor will remain in compliance with Federal statutes during the performance of the contract, including but not limited to the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act

(ESA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and other applicable laws, regulations, and requirements.

2.2 In order to comply with all Environmental Laws and Regulations as set forth by Federal, State, Department of Defense, Air Force and any other mandated requirements for Federal installations, Goodfellow AFB (GAFB) must comply with and are required to track all chemicals (hazardous materials), air emissions, stormwater, and construction and debris (C&D) that are transported, managed, used, and disposed of from any part of this installation are properly identified, managed, and tracked. This

Section 01400 – Page 3 of 17 requirement is for all installation organizations, workplaces, work centers, shops, and for all Contractors doing any work on the installation. Contractors shall investigate, comprehend, and comply with all environmental rules and regulations applicable to their chosen method of accomplishment of the work under this contract.

2.3 The Contractor will be responsible for and will indemnify and hold the Government harmless for any and all spills, releases, emissions, and discharges of any toxic or hazardous substance, any pollutant, or any waste, whether sudden or gradual, caused by or arising under the performance of this contract or any substance, material, equipment, or facility utilized therefore for the purposes of any environmental statute or regulation, the Contractor will be considered the "operator" for any facility utilized in the performance of the contract, and will indemnify and hold the Government harmless for the failure to adhere to any applicable law or regulation established to protect the human or physical environment. The Contractor will be responsible in the same manner as above regardless of whether activities leading to or causing a spill, release, emission, or discharge is performed by the contractor, its agent or designee, an offender, visitor, or any third party.

3. PROTECTION OF RESOURCES: Construction activities are NOT exempt from air emission, stormwater, hazardous waste, and other environmental compliance rules and regulations. Contractor shall investigate, comprehend, and comply with all environmental rules and regulations applicable to his/her chosen method of accomplishment of the work under this contract.

3.1 Protection of Land Resources: The Contractor shall confine his/her construction activities to areas defined by the plans and specifications and/or as approved in his/her Storage Area submittal (refer to paragraph 7 of Section 01010). Except in areas to be cleared, the Contractor shall not remove, cut, deface, injure or destroy trees or shrubs without written permission from the Natural Resource

Officer/Manager and Contracting Officer. Do not fasten or attach ropes, cables, or guys to existing or nearby trees for anchorage unless authorized by the Natural Resource Officer/Manager and the

Contracting Officer. Where such use of ropes, cables, or guys is authorized, the Contractor shall be responsible for any resultant damage.

3.2 Protection of the Stratospheric Ozone: The Contractor shall comply with 40 CFR Part 82. To the maximum extent practicable, the Contractor shall utilize safe alternatives and products made with or containing safe alternatives to Class I or II Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS), identified under 42

U.S.C. 7671K. Class I Ozone Depleting Substance is defined in section 602 (a) of the Clean Air Act

(CAA).

Per manufacturer’s recommendations, Contractor’s shall utilize acceptable refrigerant substitutes such as:

HCFC – 134a HFC-410a

3.3 Protection of Historical and Archaeological Resources: All known Historical, Archaeological, and

Cultural Resources, if any, within the Contractors work area will be designated on the contract drawings.

The Contractor shall take precautions during the contract to preserve all Resources as they existed at the time of contract award and comply with the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act (AHPA) and the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA). The Contractor shall provide all protective devices such as off limit markings, fencing, barricades, or other devices as designated on the contract drawings and shall be responsible for preservation of the sites during this contract.

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3.3.1 Recording and Preserving Historical and Archaeological Finds: All items having any apparent historical or archaeological interest outside of designated areas which are discovered in the course of any construction activities shall be carefully preserved. The Contractor shall protect the find in-place by leaving the archaeological find undisturbed and by using flags to mark a fifty-foot radius area around the find. The find shall be immediately reported to the Contracting Officer and the Cultural Resources

Manager so that the proper authorities may be notified. All work shall be stopped at once in the immediate area of the discovery until directed by the Contracting Officer to resume work. Any work required to preserve or protect these finds shall be accomplished before work resumes.

3.4 Protection of Water Resources: The Contractor shall not pollute streams, lakes, or reservoirs with fuels, oils, bitumens, calcium chloride, acids, construction wastes, siltation from stormwater runoff, or other harmful materials identified in 40 CFR Parts 117 and 302. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to investigate, comprehend, and comply with all applicable Federal, State, County, and Municipal regulations and ordinances concerning pollution of rivers and streams. All work under this contract shall be performed in such a manner that objectionable or nuisance conditions will not be created in lakes, reservoirs, or streams through or adjacent to the project areas. At least 30 days prior to the start of construction, the Contractor shall apply for coverage under the storm water construction general permit

TX 150000, by filing a Notice of Intent (NOI) via the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

(TCEQ) Form 20022 for stormwater discharges associated with his/her construction activities for all soil disturbance of more than one acre. A pre-requisite of filing the NOI is to prepare a Storm Water Pollution

Prevention Plan (SWPPP) meeting all regulatory requirements and show the Contractor’s proposed methodology for controlling erosion, sedimentation, and pollution at the site. Copies of this plan shall be submitted for Government Approval (GA) and copies of the NOI shall be submitted to the Contracting

Officer and to the 17 CES Environmental Element/Water Quality Manager. All non-storm water discharges shall be in accordance with the governing State and Federal regulations. Any Task Order which adds 5,000 SF or more of new horizontal impervious surface must be Energy Independence and

Security Act (EISA) Section 438 compliant.

3.4.1 For all soil disturbance of more than one acre, the Contractor shall prepare a Storm Water Pollution

Prevention Plan (SWPPP) meeting all requirements specified in the construction general permit and will include the Contractor’s Best Management Practices for erosion and sedimentation control at the site.

Copies of this plan shall be submitted for Government Approval (GA) via AF Form 3000.

3.4.2 Regardless of the amount of soil disturbed, all non-storm water discharges shall conform with the base’s Storm Water Management Program regulated by TPDES General Permit TXR040000 for Small

Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4).

3.4.3 If a Notice of Intent (NOI) is required for permit coverage, the Contractor shall submit the NOI to the State and provide copies to the Government via Form 3000 for FIO. Contractor shall make required

MS4 notifications to the City of San Angelo and the base. Copies of all notifications will be provided to the Contracting Officer via Form 3000 FIO. Contractor shall be responsible for fees associated with obtaining coverage under permit TXR150000.

3.4.4 The Contractor shall also file a Notice of Termination (NOT) TCEQ Form 20023 promptly after site stabilization is achieved, in accordance with the construction general permit. These forms may be found at the TCEQ website ( http://www.tceq.state.tx.us). The prime Contractor’s principal shall sign to certify the NOI/NOC/NOT or Construction Site Notice. A copy of the NOT shall be provided to the

Contracting Officer and Base Environmental Coordinator, FIO.

http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/

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3.4.5 The Government will specify if the contracted project is part of a larger common development requiring additional storm water measures be taken to obtain permit coverage, or if the project area of construction is greater than five acres.

3.4.6 Post-Construction Cleanup or Obliteration: The Contractor shall obliterate all evidence of temporary construction facilities such as haul roads, work areas, structures, foundations of temporary structures, stockpiles of excess materials, or any other vestiges of construction.