SJAFB SABER XI SOW Partial Attachments (for Field Comments).pdf

Solicitation: FA480922XXXXX Contract: FA480922XXXXX

Attachment 2

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION OF BASE ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS (SABER) BASIC XI

STATEMENT OF WORK ATTACHMENTS

SOLICITATION NUMBER: FA480922xxxx

PROJECT NUMBER: VKAG 22-1200

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1. Section 01560 Environmental Protection (8 pages) dated 21-July-2021

2. Section 01560 Environmental Protection Supplement - SJAFB Environmental Management for Contractors (2 pages) dated 21-July-2021

3. Environmental Management System Site Specific Training (15 pages)*

4. Section 02051 Asbestos Removal, Cleanup and Disposal and Facility Demolition (2 pages)

5. Section 02821 Centipede Grass Hydro-Seeding (10 pages)

6. Section 02938 Sod (2 pages)

7. Seymour Johnson Mass Notification System Message Script (2 pages)*

8. SJAFB Standard Engineering Drawing Preparation and Support (CADD Standards) (71 pages)*

9. Installation Development and Design (ID2) SJAFB (90 pages) dated March-2011

10. AF Form 66 Schedule of Material Submittals for VKAG 22-1200, SABER Basic XI (1 page)*

11. AF Form 66 Schedule of Material Submittals (1 page) – BLANK*

12. AF Form 103 Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request (2 pages) – BLANK*

13. AF Form 3000 Material Approval Submittal (2 pages) - BLANK *

14. AF IMT 3065 Contract Progress Report (1 page)- BLANK*

15. AF IMT 3064 Contract Progress Schedule (2 pages) – EXAMPLE*

16. Request for Information (1 page) – BLANK*

17. Contractor Production Report (Quality Control Report) (10 pages) - EXAMPLE *

18. SJAFB Access Request Application (2 pages) – BLANK*

*In consideration of file size and the intent of this request for information, these attachments will be provided at time of actual solicitation

Updated 15 July 2021

SECTION 01560

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1. DEFINITIONS:

1.1. Oil: Any kind of oil in any form, including, but not limited to: fats, oils, or greases of animal, fish, or marine mammal origin; vegetable oils, including oils from seeds, nuts, fruits, or kernels;

and, other oils and greases, including petroleum, fuel oil, sludge, synthetic oils, mineral oils, oil refuse, or oil mixed with wastes other than dredged spoil.

1.2. Hazardous Material (HAZMAT): Includes all items (including medical supply items, but excluding drugs in their finished form and pharmaceuticals in individually-issued items) covered under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (or other host nation, federal, state, or local) tracking requirement, the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), and all Class I and Class II Ozone Depleting Substances.

2. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall provide and maintain, during the life of the contract, environmental protection as defined herein. The Contractor shall provide environmental protection measures as required to control pollution that develops during normal construction practices. The Contractor shall provide environmental protective measures required to correct conditions that develop during the construction of permanent or temporary environmental features associated with the project. The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to environmental requirements.

The Contractor shall develop proposals for an environmental protection plan for the project and, prior to the commencement of the work, meet with the Contracting Officer to discuss the proposed environmental protection plan. The meeting shall result in a mutual understanding relative to details of environmental protection, including measures for protecting natural resources, required reports, and measures to be taken should the Contractor fail to provide adequate protection in a timely manner. The Contractor shall perform a preconstruction survey of the project site and take photographs, as necessary, to enhance the survey.

3. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: Seymour Johnson AFB (SJAFB) has an Environmental Management System (EMS) in place. The Contractor shall support and comply with the EMS operational and administrative requirements. The Contractor and all relevant employees shall maintain an awareness of potential environmental impacts associated with the duties they are performing. Actions shall be taken to minimize those environmental impacts during any service, design and/or construction activity. The Contractor and all appropriate personnel shall complete EMS Awareness Training and ensure all employees working on SJAFB are knowledgeable of current EMS policies and procedures. EMS Awareness Training and a Summary of SJAFB’s EMS shall be provided to the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide training certificate(s) to the Contracting Officer within the first thirty (30) days of the submittal period. The Contracting Officer will subsequently provide these documents to the 4 CES Environmental Office.

3.1. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.223–19, Compliance with Environmental Management Systems: The Contractor's work under this contract shall conform with all operational controls identified in the applicable agency or facility Environmental Management Systems and provide monitoring and measurement information necessary for the Government to address environmental performance relative to the goals of the Environmental Management Systems.

3.2. FAR 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information:

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— “Toxic chemical” means a chemical or chemical category listed in 40 CFR 372.65.

(b) Federal facilities must comply with the provisions of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA) (42 U.S.C. 11001-11050), and the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 (PPA) (42 U.S.C. 13101-13109).

(c) The Contractor shall provide all information needed by the Federal facility to comply with the following:

1) The emergency planning reporting requirements of Section 302 of EPCRA.

2) The emergency notice requirements of Section 304 of EPCRA.

3) The list of Material Safety Data Sheets, required by Section 311 of EPCRA.

4) The emergency and hazardous chemical inventory forms of Section 312 of EPCRA.

5) The toxic chemical release inventory of Section 313 of EPCRA, which includes the reduction and recycling information required by Section 6607 of PPA.

6) The toxic chemical and hazardous substance release and use reduction goals of section 2(f) of Executive Order (EO) 13834.

7) The Sustainability Goals as described in section 2 of EO 13834.

4. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES: The natural resources within the project boundaries and outside the limits of permanent work performed under this contract shall be preserved in their existing condition or restored to an equivalent or improved condition upon completion of the work.

4.1. Land Resources: Except in areas indicated to be cleared, the Contractor shall not remove, cut, deface, injure, or destroy trees or shrubs without special permission from the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not fasten or attach ropes, cables, or guys to any existing trees for anchorages unless specifically authorized. Where such special emergency use is authorized, the Contractor shall be responsible for any resulting damage.

4.1.1. Protection: The Contractor shall protect existing trees that are to remain and that may be injured, bruised, defaced, or otherwise damaged by Contractor operations.

4.1.2. Repair or Restoration: The Contractor shall repair or restore, to their original condition, all trees or other landscape features scarred or damaged by the equipment or operations. The Contractor shall obtain approval of the repair or restoration from the Contracting Officer prior to its initiation.

4.1.3. Temporary Construction: The Contractor shall obliterate all signs of temporary construction facilities such as haul roads or other temporary roads, work areas, structures, foundations of temporary structures, stockpiles of excess or waste materials, and all other vestiges of construction. Temporary roads, parking areas, and similar temporary use areas shall be graded in conformance with surrounding areas, tilled, and seeded. The Contractor shall include topsoil of nutriment during the seeding operation as necessary to reestablish a suitable stand of grass. The seeding operation shall be as specified in Section 02485.

4.2. Fish and Wildlife Resources: During the performance of the work, take such steps as required to prevent interference or disturbance to fish and wildlife. Do not alter water flows or otherwise significantly disturb native habitat adjacent to the project area that may be critical to fish and wildlife, except as may be indicated or specified.

5. EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL (E&SC) MEASURES: If the work associated with this project disturbs more than one (1) acre of land, the Contractor shall follow all requirements set forth in North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, Permit No. (NCG010000 or NCG250000). This includes, but is not limited to, the design/application of an erosion and sedimentation control plan, paying the associated fee, the proper control of the Certificate of Approval (granted by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality), implementation of the plan, and all the inspection and monitoring requirements during the actual construction period along with the proper documentation. Effective April 1, 2019, permittees who have E&SC Plans approved on after that date are required to submit an electronic Notice of Intent (e-NOI). Copies of these required documents shall be provided and/or made available to appropriate government personnel upon request. All submittals shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and annotated on the AF66. Additionally, at least one (1) copy of each Notice of Intent, Letter of Approval (with any modifications); map/description showing Structural Control Measures (SCMs), monitoring points, and outfall locations; Post-Construction Maintenance Plans (if required); and Certificate of Termination shall be given to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will subsequently provide these documents to the 4 CES/CEN Engineering Project Manager.

The 4 CES/CEN Project Manager will be responsible for maintaining, notifying, and providing copies of any state approved E&SC Plans to the 4 CES/CEI Environmental Office.

5.1. If the work associated with this project disturbs less than one (1) acre of land, the Contractor shall provide properly and adequately designed/implemented erosion and sedimentation control practices so as not to contribute pollution to SJAFB’s regulated storm water discharges. This includes, but is not limited to, protection of storm drains, inspecting outfalls, ditches, or other waters of the State for sedimentation runoff; and controlling disposal of discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary wastes at construction sites that may cause adverse impacts to water quality.

5.1.1. Burn-off: Burn-off of ground cover is not permitted.

6. All projects that involve land disturbance and have a footprint greater than 5,000 square feet must follow the SJAFB Comprehensive Watershed Protection Plan to meet the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) requirements. Coordination with the 4 CES Environmental Office must be accomplished to ensure all post-construction and LEED (O&M) requirements are met. In addition, the Comprehensive Watershed Protection Plan enforces a program that addresses SJAFB’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) requirements (NPDES Permit NCS000335) for projects from new development and redevelopment projects, including public transportation projects that disturb greater than or equal to one (1) acre; and includes projects less than one (1) acre that are part of a larger common plan of development. Engineers shall use site planning, design, construction, and maintenance strategies for the property to maintain or restore, to the maximum extent technically feasible, the predevelopment hydrology (no net increase in stormwater runoff or volume matching) of the property with regard to temperature, rate, volume, and duration of flow. Copies of all Post-Construction Management submittals will be provided to and maintained by 4 CES/CEN. 4 CES/CEN Project Manager will provide a list of all projects to 4

CES/CEI that meet ESIA requirements for development and redevelopment projects (footprint >5,000 sq.ft.), including transportation, along with the amount of square feet, buffer rule approvals, description, project #, cost, pre/post impervious surface amounts, operations and maintenance plans/certifications and locations for any structural SCMs.

7. CONTROL & DISPOSAL OF SOLID, CHEMICAL & SANITARY WASTES: The Contractor shall pick up solid wastes and place in containers that are emptied by the Contractor on a regular schedule. The preparation, cooking, and disposing of food are strictly prohibited on the project site.

The Contractor shall conduct handling and disposal of wastes to prevent contamination of the site and other areas. Upon completion, the Contractor shall leave areas clean and natural looking. The Contractor shall obliterate all signs of temporary construction and activities incidental to construction of the permanent work in place.

7.1. Removal from Government Property: The Contractor shall remove rubbish and debris from Government property and dispose of it in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

7.2. Hazardous Material: Hazardous materials will be stored and managed in accordance with federal, state, local regulations and safety data sheet (SDS). All hazardous material containers will be labeled with Contractor name, address, point of contact and phone number. The Contractor shall coordinate with the 4 CES Environmental Office to determine if hazardous material waste will be managed as hazardous waste. The Contractor shall conduct sample analysis sufficient to determine if the waste is a hazardous waste as defined in 40 CFR Part 261, if necessary. Any waste meeting the definition of hazardous shall be accumulated and manifested in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and coordinated with the 4 CES Environmental Element. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately in the event of any hazardous material or hazardous waste spill.

7.3. Petroleum Products: The Contractor shall conduct fueling and lubricating of equipment and motor vehicles in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spills and evaporation. The Contractor shall dispose of excess lubricants and oil in accordance with approved procedures meeting federal, state, and local requirements.

7.4. Vehicle & Equipment Washing: All wastewater from vehicle and equipment washing should be completed indoors, controlled, and discharged to the sanitary sewer. All unapproved non-stormwater discharges must be reported to the 4 CES Environmental Office at 722-5168.

8. DUST CONTROL: The Contractor shall keep dust down at all times, including non-working hours, weekends, and holidays. Sprinkle or treat, with dust suppressors, the soil at the site, haul roads, and other areas disturbed by operations. No dry power brooming is permitted. Instead use vacuuming, wet mopping, wet sweeping, or wet power brooming. Air Blowing is permitted only for cleaning non-particulate debris, such as steel reinforcing bars. No sandblasting is permitted unless the resulting dust is confined. Only wet cutting of concrete blocks, concrete, and asphalt is permitted. No unnecessary shaking of bags is permitted where bagged cement, concrete mortar and plaster are used.

9. SOLID WASTE DIVERSION & RECYCLING: All solid waste generated as a result of project activities is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide necessary dumpsters, roll-offs, containers, etc. for proper storage, removal, and disposal of the solid waste. The Contractor shall not use SJAFB dumpsters, roll-offs, or containers for the disposal of solid waste.

Solid waste debris, including construction and demolition (C&D) debris, shall be recycled and/or diverted away from landfill disposal to the extent practical for the project.

A. Construction debris that cannot be recycled: C&D materials that cannot be reused, recycled, or otherwise diverted must be segregated from other solid waste and disposed at an approved C&D landfill. The Wayne County C&D landfill is adjacent to the Municipal Solid Waste Landfill (MSWLF). The Contractor shall maintain records of construction debris diverted and disposed.

B. Recyclables: The Contractor shall remove recyclables from the solid waste stream to the extent practicable. Disposing of recyclables in a MSWLF is not acceptable and may constitute violation of the contract. Local county ordinance prohibits the disposal of solid waste with greater than 10% recyclables. In the event the county cites the Contractor for excessive recyclables within a load, the Contractor is solely responsible for fines and/or increased tipping fees. Recyclables shall be taken to off-base facilities for recycling with all profits from those materials being those of the Contractor. The Contractor shall maintain records (by weight) of all materials recycled and disposed.

Use of demolition debris (rubble) as fill material is considered recycling. The Contractor shall report reuse of such material in the monthly Solid Waste Diversion Report (see format below).

The Contractor shall report monthly, no later than the last day of the following month, the total weight of solid waste and C&D waste disposed, and the percentage diverted through recycling.

The report shall be made in two (2) copies. The following format will be used:

Solid Waste Diversion Report

Project #:

Contract #:

Facility #:

Contractor:

Contractor Point of Contact:

Contractor Phone #:

4 CES Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE):

Report Period: dd/mm/yyyy to dd/mm/yyyy

LBS RECEIVING FACILITY

A. Total Amount of Solid Waste Taken to Municipal Solid Waste Landfill

B. Total Amount of C&D Debris Taken to C&D Landfill For Disposal

C. Total Amount of Recyclables Retained for Consumption by Contractor

D. Total Amount of Recyclables Taken to Wayne County Recycling Center

1. Cardboard

2. Scrap Metal

3. Other

E. Total Amount of C&D/Recyclables Taken/Sold to Other Recycling Points or Reused On-Site

1. Cardboard

2. Scrap Metal

3. Other

4. Fill Material F. Total Solid Waste Generated (A+B+C+D+E) (includes all material generated from the project)

G. % Diverted from Municipal Solid Waste Landfill ((C+D+E)/F) *100

This report shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer monthly.

The Contracting Officer shall subsequently provide this report to the 4 CES project QAE monthly.

• 4 CONS: one (1) copy

• 4 CES QAE: one (1) copy

• 4 CES Environmental Office: one (1) copy as distributed by QAE

9. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: The Contractor shall obtain approval from the Hazardous Material

Management Program (HMMP) team prior to purchasing, handling, using, and storing any chemicals, solvents, lubricants, and other products for this contract that require a SDS. The contractor shall identify these materials on a Contractor Hazardous Material Authorization, Inventory, and Usage Form (AF Form 3952 – Contractor Equivalent). The Contractor shall provide this inventory list and one (1) copy of the SDS for each item to the Contracting Officer who will subsequently provide these documents to the 4 CES Environmental Office for review and HMMP approval prior to any chemicals being brought onto SJAFB.

This Inventory and Usage Form shall also be used by the Contractor to report hazardous material usage. At project completion, the Contractor shall submit a final report (AF Form 3952

– Contractor Equivalent) to the Contracting Officer detailing overall project hazardous material usage.

For projects extending beyond six (6) months in duration, the inventory (AF Form 3952 – Contractor Equivalent) shall be used to provide monthly usage reports to the Contracting Officer and a final report at project completion. The Contractor shall maintain one (1) copy of the SDS for each hazardous material line item used within the work center.

Contractor Hazardous Material Authorization, Inventory, and Usage Form (AF Form 3952 – Contractor Equivalent)

1. PRIME CONTRACTOR/ORGANIZATION: 2. PRIME CONT/POC

3. PHONE

4. FAX

5. DATE

6. PRIME CONT EMAIL 7. CONTRACT NUMBER 8. EXPECTED START

DATE

9. EXPECTED END DATE

10. CONTRACTOR SIGNATURE

11. WORKPLACE/BLDG

12. SUB-CONTRACTOR

13. DELIVERY ORDER

14. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR

15. CONTRACTING ADMINISTRATOR SIGNATURE

16. PHONE

17. FAX

18. DATE

19. Government QAE/OPR

20. SIGNATURE

21. PHONE

22. FAX

23. DATE

24. PROJECT/TASK DESCRIPTION

25. Usage Reporting Schedule Contract Term Monthly ______________(month reported)

Product Name/Part Number

Manufacturer Storage Location While

On-base2

Physical Form

(S,L,G)

Amount & Unit of

Issue3

Container Type

Max Amount Onsite at any Time 4

Anticipated Amount Used for Project

Actual Amount

Used During

Period5

Intended Use

FOOTNOTES: 1. This form is used for initial notification of hazardous materials intended for use on associated project and to report subsequent actual usage. Include all materials, which contain an EHS, TRI, CERCLA hazardous substance, toxic chemical, generates a hazardous waste after use, and/or requires a Material Safety Data Sheet.

2. Will temporary storage be established or kept in vehicles and taken off-base daily.

3. Identify amount in container & the units item is measured in, i.e. gallon, ounces, lbs, etc.

4. Identify maximum amount present (stored and used) at any one time on SJAFB.

5. Report actual quantities used. Quantities should reflect the reporting schedule identified in line 25.

END OF SECTION 01560

Updated 21 July 2021

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Introduction In accordance with Executive Order (EO) 13834, Efficient Federal Operations, and Department of Defense Instruction 4715.17, Environmental Management System, the Air Force will continue to implement and deploy Environmental Management Systems as an appropriate and effective framework to meet the goals of the EO. The goal of the SJAFB EMS is to improve the core business processes of SJAFB, as they relate to the environment, seeking to improve and enhance performance in support of the overall mission. The EMS supports a transition from a compliance driven program to one that focuses pollution prevention efforts on managing both environmental and mission risks.

Environmental Commitment Statement Central to the EMS is the Environmental Commitment Statement (reverse) set by Wing Leadership. It establishes fence-to-fence applicability to include all 4th Fighter Wing and 916th Air Refueling Wing organizations, all tenants, and contractors conducting business on SJAFB property. It further extends applicability to the areas under SJAFB control at Fort Fisher Recreational Area and the Dare County Range. As indicated in the statement, SJAFB leadership is committed to continual improvement, pollution prevention, regulatory compliance, the conservation of natural resources, and the integration of environmental awareness into day-to-day operations.

What Is EMS?

An EMS is that part of an overall management system that includes organizational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes, and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing, and maintaining the environmental program and achieving environmental goals based on continual improvement. The EMS is intended to help SJAFB balance its mission with maintaining regulatory compliance and developing sustainability strategies to secure this base’s ability to support current and future mission requirements.

Significant Aspects An aspect is any interaction with the environment caused by activities on SJAFB. Through the EMS, these aspects have been systematically inventoried and evaluated based on multiple criteria. These criteria are scored for each aspect as recommended by Wing Leadership to establish those environmental aspects deemed most critical to address. Through this process, SJAFB has determined that its highest priority for 2021 is to improve the management of oil/water separators across the installation through repair, replacement, or elimination.

What Is My Role?

As a contractor performing work on SJAFB property, understand that any activities that directly or indirectly impact the environment, especially the significant aspect listed above, must be communicated with the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron, and the greatest precaution should be taken to avoid negative impacts to the environment.

Think of EMS the same way you think about safety. Just as you are aware of all safety hazards associated with your job, you must also be aware of all environmental impacts associated with your job and mitigate those to the extent possible.

All personnel working for, or on behalf of, SJAFB (including contractors) are required to complete EMS Awareness Training. This training is provided as an attachment to this Summary.

To find out more about the SJAFB EMS or to discuss potential impacts of contracted activities, please contact the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron at 919-722-5168.

2 November 2020

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

4TH FIGHTER WING (ACC)

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE NC

MEMORANDUM FOR ALL SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE PERSONNEL

FROM: 4 FW/CC

SUBJECT: SJAFB 2021 Environmental Commitment Statement

1. The 4th Fighter Wing (4 FW) is the host unit at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (SJAFB) and accomplishes its training and operational missions with F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets. The 916th Air Refueling Wing (916 ARW), a tenant unit at SJAFB, is currently transitioning to the KC-46 Pegasus, a military aerial refueling and transport aircraft. The 4 FW is responsible for the management of SJAFB, the Dare County Range, and the Fort Fisher Recreational Area.

2. Specific mission requirements for both the 4 FW and 916 ARW include access to airspace, land, material resources, and personnel. SJAFB maintains access to these requirements, in part, through effective and compliant management of its air quality, cultural resources, petroleum/oils/lubricants, hazardous materials and waste, natural resources, storage tanks, toxic substances (e.g., asbestos and lead), and water quality.

3. Regional/local environmental concerns include occasional aircraft noise complaints and infrequent inquiries related to SJAFB’s historical use of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). The 4 FW Public Affairs Office and the 4th Operations Support Squadron handle noise complaints locally, while subject matter experts at the Air Force Civil Engineer Center handle inquiries concerning

PFOS/PFOA.

4. Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 90-8, Environment, Safety & Occupational Health (ESOH) Management, establishes Air Force (AF) policy for ESOH and applies to all AF personnel and all AF operations. All persons working for, or on behalf of, the AF must be aware of this policy. It establishes AF ESOH priorities of compliance, risk management, and continual improvement, and requires the SJAFB Environmental Management System to meet the performance elements of ISO 14001.

5. In accordance with AF Instruction 32-7001, Environmental Management, the 4 FW is committed to:

a. continual improvement (as defined by ISO 14001:2015, para 10.3, A.3, and A.10.3);

b. pollution prevention; and

c. compliance with relevant environmental laws and regulations, Executive Orders, and DoD/AF policy

6. The POC for this policy is Mr. Jeffrey D’Agostino, 4 CES/CEIE, 722-5102.

//signed// KURT C. HELPHINSTINE, Colonel, USAF Commander

SECTION 02938

SOD

1. SCOPE: This section covers the preparation of sod and protection and maintenance of all sodded areas.

2. GENERAL:

2.1 Work to be Done. All areas resulting from site grading or other disturbed areas shall be backfilled and sodded as hereinafter specified.

2.2 Planting Dates: The contractor shall not install sod on frozen or otherwise unsuitable surface. Contractor shall sod only between the dates of 1 April and 1 July. Contractor shall water as required to establish the turf. Ultimately the contractor is responsible for the establishment of the planted sod. If the sod cannot be installed during this time period, the contractor shall provide temporary seed and come back in the spring, prepare lawn bed, and then install the sod.

3. MATERIALS:

3.1 Backfill material shall be of equal quality to the surrounding topsoil.

3.2 Sod: Sod shall be centipede grass, strongly rooted, and reasonably free of pernicious weeds and apparent disease. All sod shall be freshly cut and installed in place within 24 hours.

Thickness of sod shall be two inches. The sod will be inspected during laying operations, and any sod which has been permitted to dry out or become otherwise injured during transportation or storage so that its survival after placing has been rendered doubtful will be rejected. All sod shall be of uniform thickness.

3.3 Fertilizer: Ten pounds of 10-10-10 fertilizer per 1000 feet of are shall be used. (10-10-10 referring to the amounts of nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium).

3.4 Sufficient amount of lime or sulfur shall be used to adjust the pH of the soil to 5.5.

4. BACKFILLING AND PREPARATION OF SEED BED:

4.1 General. The areas to be treated and their respective requirements for sod, fertilizer, lime, and other treatment shall include all areas disturbed by the Contractor and those shown to be sodded on the contract plans.

4.2 Soil Preparation. Contractor shall kill all existing vegetation in the areas to be sodded.

Those areas disturbed by the Contractor and those shown on the contract plans to be sodded shall be disked and tilled a minimum depth of three inches. The Contractor shall be responsible for taking a soil sample sending it to North Carolina State University for a pH analysis test. The Contractor shall be responsible for amending the soil as per NC State recommendations. The existing grass, mulch, stones over one half inch in size, sticks and rubbish, and excess soil shall be removed only after the soil is adjusted to the specified pH. No heavy objects except lawn rollers shall be removed over sodded areas after subgrade soil has been scarified.

5. SODDING:

5.1 The sod shall be laid smoothly, edge to edge, and with staggered joints. Sod shall be pulled tight so that there are no gaps. The sod shall immediately be pressed firmly into contact with the sod bed using a light-weight turf roller or other approved equipment, so as to eliminate all air pockets, provide a true and even surface, and ensure knitting without displacement of the sod or deformation of the surfaces of sodded areas. Following compaction, screened soil of good quality shall be used to fill all cracks between sods. Excess soil shall be worked into the grass with rakes or other suitable equipment. The quantity of fill soil shall be such as will cause no smothering of the grass.

5.2 Finishing: After the sodding operation has been completed, the edges of the area shall be smooth. On slopes steeper than 2 to 1 and elsewhere when so shown, the sod shall be fastened in place with suitable wooden pins or by other approved methods. The sod shall be watered and irrigated immediately after placement. Sufficient water shall be applied to wet the sod thoroughly and to wet the sod bed at least two inches deep. Watering shall be done in a manner that will avoid erosion due to the application of excessive quantities, and the watering equipment shall be of a type that will prevent damage to the finished surface.

5.3 Maintenance: Sodded areas shall be maintained, cut, and watered as necessary for 30 days following installation of the sod. When any portion of the surface becomes gullied or otherwise damaged after any part of the area has been sodded, the affected portion shall be repaired to re-establish the condition and grade of the soil prior to sodding and shall then be re-sodded as previously specified. A final inspection shall be held at the end of this thirty day period for acceptance of the sod.

SECTION 02821

CENTIPEDE GRASS HYDRO-SEEDING

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This specification provides for the establishment of a permanent grass cover of Centipede grass (hydro-seeding only) on all exposed earth areas resulting from cut and fill for site grading, including roadway and driveway shoulders and slopes, trenches, swales and ditches. And other area(s) specifically designated shall be grassed as hereinafter specified. Contractor shall grade and grass all areas disturbed by Contractor due to this project.

1.2 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS: The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

A. Federal Specification (Fed. Spec.):

O-F-241d Fertilizers, Mixed, Commercial

B. U.S. Department of Agriculture:

Federal Seed Act of August 9, 1939 (53 Stat. 1275) Rules and Regulations

C. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Publications:

D 977-80 Emulsified Asphalt

D 2028-76 Cutback Asphalt (Rapid-Curing type) (R 1981)

D 2506-69 Peats, Mosses, Humus, and Related Products

D. Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) Publications:

Official Methods of analysis (12th Edition, 1975 & Suppl. 1, 2, 3 & 4)

1.3 SOURCE INSPECTIONS: The Contracting Officer shall be notified at least 10 days prior to its use in the work of the offsite sources from which the following materials are to be furnished:

A. Turf Material: Seeding material will be inspected by the Contractor Quality Control Team at the growing site.

B. Topsoil: The source of topsoil will be inspected by the Contractor Quality Control Team to determine the acceptability of the topsoil, including the maximum depth to which it is to be stripped. The contractor quality control team will also determine whether the selected topsoil or topsoil with grass meet the contract requirements.

C. Mulch: Inspection of source from which it will come shall be made by the Contracting Officer.

1.4 SUBMITTALS:

A. Certificates of Conformance/Compliance and Certified Laboratory Test Reports:

Before delivery, certificates of compliance/conformance shall be submitted, in triplicate, certifying that materials meet the requirements specified. Where such certification requires a laboratory test, the test shall be certified and reported as part of the certificate of compliance. Testing shall be performed by an approved commercial testing laboratory, or may be performed by the contractor subject to approval within 30 days of submittal of test reports. Test reports of a previously tested material shall be accompanied by certificates from the manufacturer/supplier certifying that the previously tested material is identical in all respects to that proposed for this project. Certified copies of the test reports for the following materials shall be submitted to the Contractor Quality Control Team:

1. Topsoil – for pH, salts, potash, and phosphorus.

2. Organic amendments (fertilizer, etc.) – for classification of total nitrogen, moisture, ash and organic matter. Duplicate copies of invoices shall be furnished showing quantities of each grade of fertilizer, percentage of calcium oxide or magnesium oxide, as applicable, and the percentages of limestone that pass the 100 and 8 mesh sieves. Samples of each lot of fertilizer and limestone shall be tested in accordance with Official Methods of Analysis of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists.

3. Turfing material – for purity and seed content. Contracting Officer shall be furnished duplicate signed copies of statement from vendor, certifying that each container of seed delivered is labeled in accordance with Federal Seed Act and is at least equal to requirements previously specified. This certification shall be obtained from vendor and shall be furnished on or with all copies of seed invoices. Each lot of seed will be sampled and tested in accordance with latest rules and regulations under the Federal Seed Act, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

4. Asphalt adhesive – The Contractor shall demonstrate before starting the work that the application of asphalt will be made at specified rates and that method of application is satisfactory. The Contracting Officer shall be furnished copies of manufacturer’s specification for asphalt adhesive and certification of conformance with the rigid requirements of the manufacturer with respect to residue, solubility, dehydration, settlement, miscibility, and mixing properties.

B. Maintenance Instructions: Written instructions for year-round care of installed turf shall be furnished.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:

A. Delivery: The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of the delivery schedule in advance so materials may be inspected upon arrival at the job site.

1. During delivery, turfing materials shall be protected from any drying or contamination by detrimental material.

2. Fertilizer, soil conditions and other amendment shall be delivered to the site in the original, unopened containers bearing the manufacturer’s guaranteed chemical analysis, name, trademark, trade name, and conformance to Federal, State, and local laws. In lieu of containers, fertilizer, soil conditioners, and amendments may be furnished in bulk, and a certificate from the manufacturer indicating the above information shall accompany each delivery.

3. All pesticide material, including soil fumigants, shall be delivered to the site in the original unopened containers. Containers that do not have a legible label identifying the Environmental Protection Agency registration number and the manufacturer’s registered uses will be rejected.

B. Storage: Storage of materials shall be in areas designated or as approved.

1. Seed and soil conditioners and amendments shall be kept in dry storage away from contaminants, insects and rodents. Soil sterilant shall be isolated from any other landscape materials. Pesticide material shall be kept in dry storage and shall not contaminate adjacent material, and shall be handled and stored following manufacturer’s directions.

2.2. MATERIALS:

A. Seed: Seed shall be State certified seed to be from the latest season’s crop and unless written permission is granted otherwise, shall be delivered in original sealed packages bearing the producer’s guaranteed analysis for percentages of mixtures and pure live seed. Seed shall be labeled in conformance with U.S. Department of Agriculture rules and regulations under the Federal Seed Act and applicable State seed laws. Seed that has become wet, moldy or otherwise damaged will not be acceptable.

On site seed mixing will not be allowed unless performed only in the presence of the Contractor Quality Control Team. Seed mixtures shall be proportioned by weight as follows:

1. Mixtures for Spring and summer Plantings: The following minimum percentage by weight of pure live seed of each variety in the mixture shall be furnished (1 Apr-30Sep):

Species and Variety

Percentage by Weight of Each Species in Mixtures

Percentage by Weight of Pure Live Seed of Each species

Percentage by Weight of Pure Live Seed in Mixture

Centipede Seed 15lbs/Acre

100 93 93

Total pure live seed in mixture

93.00

Weed Seed not to exceed 1 percent by weight

1.00

Other than weed and pure live seed, max

6.00

100.00

2. Mixtures for Fall and Winter Plantings: In each lot of seed, the following minimum percentage by weight of pure live seed of each variety in the mixture shall be furnished (1 Oct-31 Mar):

Species and Variety

Percentage by Weight of Each Species in Mixtures

Percentage by Weight of Pure Live Seed of Each species

Percentage by Weight of Pure Live Seed in Mixture

Annual Rye Grass 75lbs/Acre

100 93 93

Total pure live seed in mixture

93.00

Weed Seed not to exceed 1 percent by weight

1.00

Other than weed and pure live seed, max

6.00

100.00

*Contractor will be required to come back in the spring/summer for permanent seeding.

B. Topsoil: Natural, friable topsoil, characteristic of representative soils in the vicinity that produce heavy growths of crops, grass, or other vegetation shall be furnished.

1. Topsoil shall be the existing surface soil stripped to the depth indicated and stockpiled on the site during grading operations as specified SECTION:

EXCAVATION, TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING FOR UTILITIES. Topsoil shall be tested, and amended by the addition of pH adjusters and a soil conditioner as required by the test.

2. Additional topsoil, if required beyond that available from stripping operations, shall be a natural, friable soil representative of productive soils in the vicinity, furnished by the Contractor from approved sources off the site at his expense and no additional cost to the Government. It shall be obtained from well-drained borrow areas indicated and shall be free of any admixture of subsoil, foreign matter, objects larger than 1 inch in any dimension, toxic substances, and any material or substance that may be harmful to plant growth, or that may hinder grading, planting and maintenance operations. The pH range shall be 5.3 to 6.0.

topsoil that does not meet this pH range shall be amended by the addition of pH adjusters, at a rate recommended based on soil tests.

C. PH Adjusters:

1. Limestone: Agricultural-grade limestone ground to pass an 8 mesh sieve with 40 percent passing a 100 mesh sieve shall be furnished. In addition, calcareios limestone shall contain not less than 50 percent calcium oxide, and dolomitic limestone shall contain not less than 40 percent magnesium oxide. Coarser materials will be acceptable, provided the specified rates of application are increased proportionately, on the basis of quantities passing the 8 and 100 mesh sieves, but no additional payment will be made for the increased quantity.

Limestone shall be delivered to the site at the Contractor’s expense and no additional cost to the Government.

2. Aluminum sulfate shall be commercial grade.

D. Soil Conditioners and Amendments:

1. Peat shall be natural product of hypnum moses peat derived from a freshwater site and conforming to ASTM D 2607 except as otherwise specified. Peat shall be shredded and granulated to pass a ½ inch mesh screen and conditioned in storage piles for at least 6 months after excavation.

2. Sand shall be clean and free of toxic materials. At least 95 percent by weight shall pass a 10 mesh sieve and 10 percent by weight shall pass a 16 mesh sieve.

E. Fertilizer: Fertilizer shall be commercial grade, free flowing, uniform in composition and shall conform to applicable State and Federal regulations. Fertilizer shall conform to Fed. Spec. 0-F-241, type I, Class 1 or Type II, Class 1 and shall bear the manufacturer’s guaranteed statement of analysis. Fertilizer shall contain a minimum percentage by weight of 5 percent nitrogen of which 3 percent shall be organic, 10 percent available phosphoric acid, and 15 percent potash. When slow release nitrogen forms are used in the fertilizer mixture, they shall be derived from sulfur coated urea, urea formaldehyde, plastic or polymer coated prills, or isobuylene diurea.

F. Mulch: Mulch shall be wood cellulose fiber mulch applied simultaneously with grass seed and fertilizer by the use of hydroseeding equipment. Straw, hay, or other mulch material will not be acceptable.

G. Wood Cellulous fiber mulch for use with hydraulic application of grass seed and fertilizer shall consist of specially prepared wood cellulose fiber or a combination of wood cellulose and recycled newsprint fibers, processed to contain no growth or germination-inhibiting factors and dyed an appropriate color to facilitate visual metering of the application of materials. The mulch material shall be supplied in packages having a gross weight not in excess of 100 pounds. On an air-dry weight basis, the wood cellulose fiber shall contain a maximum of 10 percent moisture, plus or minus 3 percent, at the time of manufacture. The pH range for either mix shall be between 4.5 and 6.5.

The wood cellulose fiber shall be manufactured so that:

1. After addition and agitation in slurry tanks with fertilizers, grass seeds, water, and other approved additives, the fibers in the material will become uniformly suspended to form a homogeneous slurry.

2. When hydraulically sprayed on the ground, the material will form a blotter-like cover impregnated uniformly with grass seed.

3. The cover will allow the absorption of moisture and allow rainfall or applied water to percolate to the underlying soil. Shrinkage after wetting shall not exceed 20 percent of the surface area.

4. Suppliers shall be prepared to certify that laboratory and field testing of their products has been accomplished, and that, based upon such testing, their products meet all the foregoing requirements.

H. Water: Water shall not contain elements toxic to plant life, and shall be from a source approved prior to use in the project.

I. Herbicides and Pesticides: Herbicide and pesticide use must comply with all applicable State and Federal laws. Pesticides must be registered with the U. S.

Environmental Protection Agency, and approved for use by the State Cooperative Extension Service.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1. SITE PREPARATION: Equipment, in good condition, shall be provided for the proper preparation of the ground and for handling and placing all materials. Equipment shall be approved before work is started.

A. Preparation of Seed and Planting Beds:

1. Tillage: After the areas required to be treated have been brought to the grades shown, the soil shall be tilled to a depth of at least 6 inches, except on slopes steeper than 2 horizontal to 1 vertical (2:1), the soil shall be tilled to a depth of at least 4 inches. On slopes between 2 horizontal to 1 vertical and 1 horizontal to 2 vertical tillage, depths shall be 2 inches. On slopes steeper than 2 horizontal to 1 vertical, no tillage will be permitted. Tillage shall be accomplished by plowing, disking, harrowing, by the use of roto-tillage machinery or other approved operations until the condition of the soil is acceptable. The work shall be performed only during periods when, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, beneficial results are likely to be obtained. When drought, excessive moisture, or other unsatisfactory conditions prevail, the work shall be suspended when directed. Undulations or irregularities in the surface shall be leveled before the next specified operations.

2. Placing Topsoil: Topsoil shall be distributed uniformly and spread evenly to an average thickness of 3 inches, with a minimum thickness of 2 inches. Topsoil shall be spread so that planting can proceed with little additional soil preparation or additional tillage. Surface irregularities resulting from top soiling or other operations shall be leveled to prevent depressions. Grade shall be adjusted to assure that planted grade will be 1 inch below adjoining grade of any surfaced area. Topsoil shall not be placed when the subgrade is frozen, excessively wet, extremely dry excessively compacted, or in a condition detrimental to the proposed planting or grading. Soil compacted by construction equipment or soil on compacted cut slopes shall be pulverized to a minimum depth of 2 inches by disking or plowing before applying topsoil. Finished topsoil areas shall be protected from damage by vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Seeding shall be accomplished only after areas are brought to finished grade.

3. Application of Soil Conditioners: Fertilizer shall be uniformly applied at the rate of 1,200 pounds per acre. All fertilizers, pH adjusters, and soil conditioners shall be incorporated into the soil to a depth of at least 3 inches and may be incorporated as part of the tillage operation, except that lime will be applied by tillage at the rate of 2,000 pounds per acre or the amount indicated by soil tests 2 to 3 months before fertilizer is applied. Immediately before seeding, the soil shall be restored to an even condition.

4. Application of soil Amendments: soil amendments shall be spread uniformly over the soil to a depth recommended by the topsoil test and thoroughly incorporated into the existing soil to a depth of 8 inches using a rotary tiller or similar type of equipment to obtain a uniform and well pulverized soil mix. During tillage operations, all sticks, stones, roots, and other objectionable objects shall be removed.

3.2. APPLICATION:

A. Planting Seasons and Conditions: Planting shall not be done when the ground is frozen, snow covered, or in an unsatisfactory condition for planting. Planting shall be done within the following dates, unless an extension of time is granted by the Contracting Officer.

1. Seed sown from 1 May to 15 September for spring/summer planting and from 16 September to 30 April for fall/winter planting.

B. Seeding: Seed shall be sown between the dates specified above, unless otherwise directed in writing. A satisfactory method of sowing shall be employed, using hydraulic seeders.

1. When hydroseeding, the seed, fertilizer, and approved mulch material shall be mixed in the required amount of water to produce a homogeneous slurry and then uniformly applied under pressure. Wood cellulose fiber mulch shall be added after the seed and fertilizer have been thoroughly mixed and shall be applied. Lime, when applied hydraulically, shall be a single, separate operation.

2. Erosion control material shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

3. Watering: Watering of the seeded areas will be required during periods of dry weather. At such times, water shall be applied at a rate and in a manner to prevent erosion and shall be evenly distributed over the seeded area so as to ensure adequate moisture to the seedbed or root zone. Watering shall be as frequent as necessary to promote maximum growth.

C. Special Seeding and Mulching equipment (At Option of Contractor):

1. Seeder: Equipment to be used for applying a seed-fertilizer mix over prepared slopes shall be a…