SOW-20-Q-0024-Install Solar Film-CAB.pdf

USAG BENELUX

ENGINEERING DIVISION

HANGAR # 6 - CHIEVRES AIR BASE

HAINAUT - BELGIUM

SPECIFICATIONS FOR

PROJECT R-CH # 8TD-19127-9J

LOCATION Chievres Air Base

TITLE Install solar films on windows – Building 20182

DATE June 2020

PERFORMANCE PERIOD 90 calendar days (the notice to proceed period included)

INDEX

CHAPTER I : GENERAL

CHAPTER II : TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 1 : INSTALLATION OF SOLAR FILMS ON WINDOWS

CHAPTER III : BID SCHEDULE

CHAPTER I

GENERAL

G-01 : SCOPE OF WORK

A) General work description

The purpose of this project is to install solar film on windows of building 20182

The site of work is located: Chievres Air Base

Bldgs 20182 7950 Chievres

B) Principal features

Principal items to be performed to accomplish the work consist of the following:

1) Windows cleaning

2) Installation of solar films

The above general outline of principal features does not in any way limit the responsibility of the contractor to perform all work necessary to achieve the desired end results and to supply all materials and labor required by these specifications and drawing.

G-02 : DRAWINGS AND STANDARDS

A) Drawings

All work under this contract shall be carried out in strict conformity with the following drawing, which forms a part of these specifications.

DRAWINGS # TITLE DATE

R-CH-8TD-19127-9J/1 Building 20182 – North façade June 20 R-CH-8TD-19127-9J/2 Building 20182 – South façade June 20 R-CH-8TD-19127-9J/3 Building 20182 – East façade June 20

B) Specific applicable standards

All Belgian norms and regulations (NBN (Bureau de Normalisation), EN (European Norm), etc.) in force concerning the performance of this project shall be applicable.

All regulations in matter of environmental, safety and health will be applicable

- The Code on the welfare of workers on the work place

- Safety Involvment in Construction - Repair AGM385-1 (see Annex 1)

- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes and Standards

- Building Standards Specifications 2022 type recommendations (Cahier des Charges Type Batiments 2022 - CCTB)

- EN 15752-1 Glass in building. Adhesive backed polymeric film. Definitions and requirements

- EN 15755-1 Glass in building. Adhesive backed polymeric filmed glass. Definitions and requirements

Not limited to those above.

G-03 : GUARANTEE, WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS

A) Workmanship and materials

All work done by the contractor will be in strict conformance with the best practices of the trades involved.

The contractor will employ workmen who are skilled in their particular trades.

In particular, all works with potential risk of refrigerants release to the atmosphere should be conducted under the direct supervision or by a person with a category I certificate as specified in the EU regulation (EC) 303/2008 and valid for the Walloon Region area.

For safety purposes, during the execution of the work, the contractor’s workers will have to speak French or English.

All materials will be brand new.

The contractor will in no way use asbestos containing materials for the performance of his work.

The paints will be lead free.

All hazardous products brought on site by the contractor must be documented on an inventory list with safety data sheet.

B) Guarantee

The contractor will guarantee his workmanship and materials for a minimum period of 5 year after the date of final acceptance or for the period as specified by pertinent Belgian laws for the workmanship or materials in question, whichever is longer.

G-04 : SCHEDULING OF WORK

Prior to starting any work, the contractor will furnish the contracting officer, for approval, a detailed schedule showing the successive phases of the work. All interruptions or disturbance in normal functioning of US Government organizations will also be indicated (road closure, water or utility cuts).

The planning of the work must be set up, discussed and approved by the contractor, the building manager and the Government Point of Contact POC before the start of the work. According to this planning, the POC will ask Housing Division to have access to the various rooms on the planned days.

G-05 : HOT WORK PERMIT

All security measures as stated in the General Work Safety Regulations (“The Code”) will be complied with. Prior to starting the work, the contractor will ask a Hot Work Permit (for welding, cutting work, etc...) to the COR. This permit will be delivered by the U.S.

Army Fire Officer.

In addition, no open fires or burning of trash will be allowed within the confines of the USAG Benelux (NSSG) Community.

Contractors, concessionaires or vendors performing work or conducting business on or in facilities under the jurisdiction of the USAG Benelux Military Community Commander Area of Responsibility will conform to this regulation. The COR will ensure that a copy of the French or Dutch translation of this regulation is handed to contractors at pre-construction conferences and that all requirements therein are adhered to. Specific requirements and limitations are as follows:

1. Smoking will be prohibited in the vicinity of hazardous operations and locations.

2. Waste material and rubbish will not be stored or allowed to accumulate within the building or in the immediate vicinity, but will be removed from the site at least daily.

Rubbish will not be burned on the site.

3. Contractor materials and equipment will not be stored in a location or manner which will create a fire exposure to facilities adjacent to the project site.

4. The contractor will provide fire extinguishers at all locations where work is carried out.

5. In every building operation where a shed, storage, or other shanty is placed, or room or space is used for storage or workshop, the contractor will provide at least one approved portable fire extinguisher in an accessible location.

6. Flammable liquids and other hazardous materials such as paints, paint thinner, gasoline, asphalt, and tar will be stored in small detached structure or out in the open and not inside main buildings. Low flash point liquid used within buildings will be handled only in approved safety cans.

7. Adequate ventilation will be provided for paint spraying and operations involving the application of materials using adhesives containing flammable solvents. Such operations will be conducted remote from any potential source of ignition.

8. Asphalt and tar kettles will be located in a safe place outside of the building. Such kettles will not be placed on roofs or porches. Continuous supervision will be maintained while kettles are in operation. Metal covers will be provided for all kettles to smother flames in case of fire.

9. Electrical wiring and equipment for lighting, heating, and power purposes will be installed in compliance with current US and Host Nation Electrical Regulation requirements.

10. Cutting and welding will not be permitted unless:

a. A valid Hot Work Permit (welding permit) is available.

b. Combustibles have been safely covered or moved away.

c. A fire guard with a serviceable fire extinguisher is posted for the duration of the work and 30 minutes thereafter to assure that sparks or drops of hot material do not start fires.

11. Fire hydrants will only be used for fire fighting and training of the local fire and

Emergency Services. Water can only be taken from hydrants with the permission of the Community Fire and Emergency Services Office. Parking within 2.5 m (8 feet) of a hydrant is not permitted.

12. Vehicles and other equipment with fuel driven motors, with mounted and filled fuel tanks will be equipped with 2,5 kg or larger carbon dioxide or dry chemical fire extinguishers.

13. Gasoline, oil and grease shall not be disposed into drainage systems or public water systems. Oil contaminated areas will be covered with an absorbent material and removed in accordance with the Spill Contingency plan. Any POL spillage will be reported immediately to the DES Fire and Emergency Services Office, DSN 361- 5401/5347.

14. Construction offices, huts, construction vehicles, trailers and supplies will be located at least 10 m from all adjacent buildings.

15. Access for fire fighting vehicles will be provided to the immediate job site at the start of construction and maintained until all construction is completed. Vehicle parking control measures will be established.

16. Free access from the street to fire hydrants and to outside connections for standpipes or other firefighting equipment, whether permanent or temporary, will be provided and maintained at all times. No materials or constructions will be placed within 10 feet of such hydrants or connections, or between fire hydrants and the center line of the street.

17. Scaffolding materials or equipment will not block fire escape routes or access routes during performance of projects in occupied buildings.

18. In all buildings over 30 feet in height at least one stairway will be provided in a usable condition at all times.

19. Notification and actions to be taken in case of a fire:

a. Persons who discover a fire shall immediately alarm all personnel in the area, and shall report the fire to the Community Military Police using the nearest telephone. Military telephone dial 117.

b. The fire shall be reported using the building number. If the fire is outside of a building, the nearest building number shall be given. Stay on the phone until the operator on duty has completely understood and does not have any further questions. After the notification you should immediately ensure all windows and doors are closed and that all personnel have left the area. The responding fire department must be informed if any special dangers exists; example: If gas and pressurized containers, or paint and other flammable material are within the range of the fire. Not only acute fires, but also fires which have been extinguished and did not cause any damage must be reported.

c. To ensure smooth notification and fire fighting procedures, it is essential to show all employees the location of the nearest telephone, make sure they are familiar with the building number in which they are employed, and inform them of the locations of the fire extinguishers.

Also, for fire safety reasons, hot work permit will not be issued to perform cutting or welding operations before or after USAG BENELUX AOR regular duty hours.

G-06 : ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

All measures shall be taken to prevent occurrence of spills during works. When a leak is detected (i.e. fuel leak on field works vehicles or company vans), the contractor shall proceed to the immediate clean-up of the spill. Should the spill characteristics exceed the contractors response capacities, the contractor shall immediately contact:

1) The CORThe Chievres Air Base Fire Department (068/ 27 54 01).

2) The USAG Benelux Environmental Division (068 27 5704)

3) The Spill Response Coordinator (068 27 5906)

The contractor must comply with all European, Belgian and regional environmental laws and regulations as well as regulations specified within the Belgian Final Governing Standards (BFGS). The BFGS is available on request through the Government Point of Contact COR).

BFGS requirements that should be followed include, but are not limited to, the following:

BFGS Requirements

Air:

Any work that may potentially result in the release/recovery/recycling of a refrigerant requires the supervision of a trained refrigerant technician. (C.2.3.6.1.)

The use of the following Ozone Depleting Substances is prohibited: CFC’s, other fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons, Halons, Carbon tetrachloride, 1.1.1.trichloro-ethane, Carbon tetrachloride, Hydrobromoflurorocarbones, bromochloromethane. (C.2.3.6.5.1) The following use of Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC)s is prohibited: aerosol, solvents, and refrigerants. (C2.3.6.5.2)

Drinking Water:

Only lead-free pipe, solder, flus and fittings can be used to repair water systems and plumbing systems for drinking water. (C.3.3.1.11)

Waste Water:

Best Management Practices (Table C4.T1) Protect fueling areas from rain and store spill response equipment nearby.

Construct sediment dams/silt fences around construction sites.

Perform corrosion control activities inside.

Store product drums/materials inside or under cover.

Capture sandblasting media, any paint waste and clean up materials (thinners, rinsates) for proper disposal.

Hazardous Materials (HMs):

HM containers and storage areas must be properly maintained. (C5.3.2) Dispensing and storage areas for flammable liquids must have secondary containments.

(C5.3.2) All HMs must be labeled correctly. (C5.3.9) All persons who use, handle or store HMs must be appropriately trained. (C5.3.10) HMs must be in a locked cabinet/compartment when not in daily use. (C5.3.13.7 and C5.3.13.8.6.1) Non-fixed liquid petroleum gas (LPG) containers must be stored outdoors. (C5.3.13.1) Each HM must have a readily available Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) in English OR the predominant language. (C5.2.15)

Hazardous Waste (HW):

HW generated by the contractor will not be stored on Base, even temporarily, and must be disposed of at the cost of the contractor and by the contractor to an authorized facility outside of USAG Benelux.

HW should be segregated by the different hazardous characteristics (corrosive / flammable etc). (C6.3.2.1) All HW containers must be closed, in good condition and with no traces of corrosion, leaks or spills. (BFGS C6.3.4 -> C5.3.2) HW containers must be labeled correctly. (C6.3.4 ->C5.2.8)

Solid Waste:

Solid Waste must be disposed of at the cost of the contractor and by the contractor to an authorized facility outside USAG Benelux installations. It is recommended that the waste is recycled to the maximum extent possible.

Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL):

At a minimum, all personnel handling (POL) shall be trained annually in the operation and maintenance of equipment to prevent discharges; discharge procedure protocols; general facility operations and the USAG Benelux (Belgian installations) Red Plan (updated regularly).

(C9.3.6) If the fueling of vehicles/machines is required on an installation it must take place on an impervious surface that drains to an oil-water separated. (C9.3.8.1.4.2)

Noise:

The contractor shall not cause sound levels in surrounding public place to exceed an established maximum level of 90dB (C10.3.1.)

Breaking and sieving activities shall neither be performed between 1900 and 0700 nor on Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. (C10.3.5.2.1)

Historic and Cultural Resources:

Any discovery of archeological resources shall be reported to the project COR within three business days. (C12.3.8.1)

Asbestos:

There are buildings and structures throughout USAG Benelux that contain asbestos. In particular asbestos can be found in cement piping, cement roofing, boiler gaskets, cement panels, cement chimney inspection holes and thermal system insulations. The identification of asbestos within a building and/or structure will be made within the work specific Environmental Review. Any asbestos that is removed due to work under this contract must be disposed of correctly, at the cost of the contractor, by the contractor and to an authorized facility outside of USAG Benelux.

Spill:

When using and/or storing HMs or POLs the contractor must have the ‘Red Plan’ readily available, in English AND the predominant working language. The Red Plan is different for the Walloon and Brussels regions and is updated regularly.

Work-Specific Environmental Reviews the contractor will receive an Environmental Review that is specific to the requested work The contractor must also respect and apply all environmental measures defined in the Environmental Review as it will mention site specific precautions that are not mentioned within this review. The review will be written by the USAG Benelux Environmental Division and communicated to the contractor through the COR.

The USAG Benelux Environmental Management System (EMS)

USAG Benelux Environmental Management System (EMS):

USAG Benelux implemented EMS IAW EO13423, ISO 14001:2004(E), DoD, and IMCOM requirements. An EMS is 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 policy of an organization. USAG Benelux and EMS is designed to ensure that all personnel, including contract personnel, whose work activities can cause a real or potential significant environmental impact, are aware of how their work supports the EMS and are competent to perform their roles, responsibilities, and authorities while supporting the Garrison’s mission.

Contractors and their personnel are required to be aware of, and comply with, the Garrison EMS policy and legal and other requirements when performing work at an installation.

The Garrison EMS is explained during the contractor pre-performance meeting and/or in the EMS manual, which may be requested from the Environmental Division.

G-07 : SITE MAINTENANCE AND FINAL CLEANING

During performance of works, all measures should be taken to avoid improper temporary storage of waste generated by works. In particular, emphasis will be put on POL(Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants) containing equipment or soiled waste/hazardous waste (scrap metal, contaminated soil) As soon as the work is finished, the contractor shall remove all his equipment, excess materials, debris, etc. generated by his work and will evacuate them outside US Government installations.

G-08 : COORDINATION IN MATTER OF SAFETY AND HEALTH

1. The law of 04 August 1996 related to the welfare of workers during the execution of their work and the royal decree of 25 January 2001 concerning temporary or mobile work sites are applicable for this project.

In accordance with article 71, §3, of above mentioned royal decree, a project-coordination as foreseen in section III, 1st sub section, of this royal decree has been set up during the elaboration of this project. Therefore, there is a safety and health plan related to this project for these specifications.

The contractor will comply with the recommendations of this safety and health plan (available upon request to the “Engineering Plans and Services Division”, Hangar # 6, Chievres Air Base (David Diricq, EPS Division, tel.068/27.54.46). These recommendations are part of this project.

In application of the same article 71, §3, an execution-coordinator will be designated by the COR for the coordination in matter of safety and health during the execution of this project.

Within 15 days after contract award, the contractor will submit at least 4 proposals of execution-coordinator to the COR’s approval with:

the necessary documents for the verification of the compliance with the conditions to exercise the coordinator function (art. 56 to 64 of R.D. dated 25.01.2001 completed by the royal decree of 19.12.2001)

No proposal may emanate from a coordinator working for the awarding firm or for an office on which the contractor has a supervisory position.

The COR has 10 calendar days to choose the execution-coordinator.

The coordinator’s fee is at the contractor’s charge, the cost has to be split and included in the various items of the bid schedule.

2. The contractor has 15 days from the selection of the coordinator to make up and transmit to the C.O.R. and to the execution-coordinator a document with all the complementary elements to his bid that could be claimed by the coordinator.

3. The execution-coordinator does not act as a substitute for the COR. He plays the role of an advisor of the awarding party. His mission is the following:

3.1. General obligations from the law of 04 August 1996 and royal decree of 25 January 2001

1. to coordinate the implementation of the general prevention principles described at article 5 of the law of 04 August 1996, during the technical or planning selections, in order to schedule the various simultaneous or consecutive works or phases of work, as well as during the expectation of the duration of these various works or phases of work;

2. to coordinate the implementation of relevant provisions in order to ensure that the contractors properly implement the general prevention principles and execution principles described at articles 4, 5 and 15 of the law of 04 August 1996;

3. to draw up a coordination logbook comprising the elements described at article 33 of the royal decree of 25 January 2001, except for elements dealing with the design of the project, and to update it;

4. to write down the deficiencies of the various parties in the logbook and to notify the

COR;

5. to write down contractors’ remarks in the coordination logbook and leave them for information to the parties concerned;

6. to call and be the chairman of the coordination structure when such a structure has to be set up in accordance with article 37 of the royal decree of 25 January 2001;

7. to draw up an ulterior performance file whose content conforms with article 36 of the royal decree of 25 January 2001;

8. to organize the cooperation and coordination of activities between contractors, including those who follow one another, in order to ensure the protection of workers and the prevention of accidents and professional health hazards, as well as their mutual information;

9. to coordinate the supervision of the proper application of work procedures;

10. to take all necessary precautions so that only authorized people have access to the work site.

11. at the provisional acceptance of the work, to hand over the updated logbook and the ulterior performance file to the COR, and to notify this delivery in a record attached to the ulterior performance file.

3.2. Special obligations within the scope of this project

1. to read and understand these specifications related to the work to be executed, especially the article concerning the safety and health measures to be implemented on the work site in application of the law of 4 August 1996 about the welfare of workers during the execution of their work, and of R.D. of 25 January 2001 about temporary or mobile work sites;

2. to give advice to the COR and to make proposals in due time concerning the implementation and adaptations of the document described at item 2 of above mentioned article, during the previous phase described in that item 2 as well as during the execution of the work;

3. to participate in any meeting to which he is invited by the COR, and to set up himself any useful meeting with the COR, the contractor or any intervening party on the work site, for the execution of his mission;

4. to control the application of the hazards prevention measures described at item 3 of the above mentioned additional article;

5. to write down the contractor’s obligations deficiencies as foreseen in above mentioned item 3 in the logbook.

4. The contractor applies the hazards prevention measures foreseen in the document described at item 2, adapted if necessary. He has the sections of this document applied by the possible subcontractors if they apply to them.

5. During the execution of the work, the contractor updates the document described at item 2, either on his own initiative, when the progress of the work, the identification of unforeseen or insufficiently known hazards, the incoming or outgoing of some parties, or any modification brought to the project or the work justifies, or at the COR’s request. If some update occurs on his own initiative, he informs the awarding party and the execution-coordinator. He takes into account any possible remark expressed by the COR.

In particular, he also provides the following information to the COR with a copy to the execution-coordinator:

− name of the subcontractor(s), the nature and cost of the work they are responsible for, the expected starting date and duration;

− traffic rules and road signs for the work site, for the public traffic area (automobiles, bicycles, handicapped people…) and for the area reserved for the work and workers, and the access rules;

− storage procedures and evacuation of materials and debris;

− work planning.

6. The contractor must cooperate to the coordination as described above. To that purpose, he will give to the execution-coordinator, spontaneously or at his request, any information that is indispensable for the good execution of his mission. He will invite him at any meeting where his presence is necessary for the accomplishment of his task. He will participate in meetings where he is invited by the COR or the coordinator.

The contractor will have the obligations of previous paragraph applied by possible subcontractors.

7. The compliance with the obligations described in items 2, 5 and 6 above is an integral part of this project.

The application of hazards prevention measures described at item 4 is also an integral part of the project, provided that these measures do not exceed the general obligations that the law of 4 August 1996 and the R.D. of 25 January 2001 impose to contractors, in particular articles 7 and 15 of the law, and section VI, sub section IV of the decree.

8. The full text related to the coordination in matter of safety and health concerning this project can be consulted upon request to the “Engineering Division”, Hangar # 6, Chievres Air Base (David Diricq, tel.068/27.5446).

G-09 : ACCESS TO THE MILITARY INSTALLATION

See Clause CCE-225-4001 Installation Clearance Requirements in the administrative/contractual portion of this package.

G-10: ANTITERRORISM AND OPERATIONS SECURITY REQUIREMENT

Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures.

1. The contractor and all associated subcontractor employees will comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation/facility access and local security policy and procedures (provided by Government representative). The contractor will also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation-access requirements to be accomplished by the installation provost marshal office, director of emergency services, or security office. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA, and local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the force protection condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

Contractor must receive written approval from PAO prior to taking any photos or making any sketches, and may not discuss layout of any infrastructure with anyone outside the USAG Benelux or not associated with the contract. Contractor must receive written approval from PAO prior to taking any photos or sketches. All photos, sketches, and designs must be returned to DPW upon completion of the contract

2. For Contract That Require Performance or Delivery in a Foreign Country.

DFARS 252.225-7043. The clause will be used in solicitations and contracts that require performance or delivery in a foreign country. This clause applies to both contingencies and non-contingency support. The key AT requirement is for non-local national contractor personnel to comply with theater clearance requirements and allows the combatant commander to exercise oversight to ensure the contractor’s compliance with combatant commander and subordinate task-force commander policy and directives.

G-11: FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF WORKS

The final acceptance of the work will be done in the presence of the COR and the contractor.

CHAPTER II

TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 1

INSTALLATION OF SOLAR FILMS

TP-1-01: Appropriate equipment

During the execution of the work, the contractor shall provide scaffoldings, ladders, elevators, etc… and all necessary equipment as well as the necessary workforce for a good execution of the work. He shall not ask or borrow equipment from the U.S. Government (ladder, scaffolding, lift machines…).

TP-1-02: Cleaning of the windows Wash glass shall be defined as the complete removal (with a scraper if necessary) of smudges, tape, oily film, cobwebs, dust, and other types of soil from both sides of the glass, frames, and sills of exterior window, doors, vestibules, etc. The glass and glass frames shall be rinsed to remove any detergent solution residue. After washing, the glass areas shall be free of smudges, tape, oily film, cobwebs, dust and all other types of soil, streaks, and watermarks. Glass cleaner splash and drip marks shall be removed from all adjacent surfaces.

The debris generated by the work shall be removed daily.

TP-1-03: Installation of solar films

Premium solar window film product. The film is is a multilayer, metal free, spectrally selective, solar control film based on nanotechnology with a durable scratch resistant surface and a weather stable acrylic adhesive.

Type: 3M Prestige 70 or equal.

Product construction Material base: Multi-layered PET/PMMA Adhesive: Pressure sensitive acrylic Protective liner: Siliconized PET

- Sun Control Window Film exterior : the contractor will install films on the exterior face of tilt/turn windows

Performance Results (on 6mm clear glass Clear double pane):

Visible Light Transmitted: 63% Visible Light Reflected Int.: 14% Visible Light Reflected Ext.: 12% Total Solar Energy Rejected: normal 61%

Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (G Value): 0.39 Solar heat reduction: 45% UV Rejected: 99.9% Glare Reduction: 20%

- Sun Control Window Film Interior: the contractor will install films on the interior face of fixed windows

Performance Results (on 6mm clear glass Clear double pane):

Visible Light Transmitted: 62% Visible Light Reflected Int.: 13% Visible Light Reflected Ext.: 15% Total Solar Energy Rejected: normal 44% Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (G Value): 0.56 Solar heat reduction: 21% UV Rejected: 99.9% Glare Reduction: 22%

Installation:

Films will be installed using water and soap solution.

Application temperature from +8°C to +45°C. The installation will not be authorized during precipitation or if the exterior temperature should drop below 0°C within 15 days after installation The contractor will follow the manufacturer requirements and installation guideline.

CHAPTER III

BID SCHEDULE

The contractor will submit his bid according to the following bid schedule:

Item Description QTY U U.P.(€) T.P.(€)

1. Prelimary work and dismounting Section

Installation of solar film

330 M2

TOTAL: