SOW and SPEC - MBMV202383 6923 Clean Agent FSS.pdf

BASE CIVIL ENGINEER

MICHIGAN AIR NATIONAL GUARD

BATTLE CREEK ANG BASE, MICHIGAN 49037-5567

STATEMENT OF WORK

Install Clean Agent Fire Suppression System Building 6923, Room 164

PROJECT MBMV202383

05 May 2020

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Project identification: MBMV202383 – Install Clean Agent Fire Suppression System, Building 6923, Room 164

B. Project summary:

Base Bid: Install Clean Agent Fire Suppression System

1. Contractor to design and then install a complete “Total Flooding” clean agent fire extinguishing system.

2. System will be installed in an existing server room. Room 164 in Building 6923.

3. The volume of space for coverage will be 9,900 cubic feet.

4. Contractor will repair any damage to walls, doors, and door frames to include drywall repair and painting.

C. Particular project requirements:

1. Existing site conditions and restrictions:

a. Notify the COR before arriving at the site.

b. Room 164 is in a secured area of building 6923. Coordinate with existing personnel to obtain proper escort for work inside of room

2. Requirements for sequencing or scheduling: Provide a daily schedule to the COR. He will coordinate with base personnel.

3. Owner’s early or partial occupancy: The occupants will move personal equipment out of offices.

D. Permits and Fees: Not Applicable.

E. Codes: Comply with applicable codes and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

F. Dimensions: Contractor is responsible for field verifying dimensions/quantities shown on the SOW. If a discrepancy is found, send an RFI to the Contracting Officer before bidding. Verify dimensions before fabrication or ordering materials.

G. Existing Conditions: Notify owner of existing conditions differing from those indicated in the SOW.

Do not remove or alter structural components without prior written approval.

H. Coordination:

1. Coordinate the work of all trades.

2. Verify location of utilities and existing conditions.

3. Coordinate all work activities with the Base Civil Engineer or his designated Inspection

Representative

4. Provide notice to the Base Civil Engineer/Inspection Representative five days prior to starting work on the job site.

5. Personally contact the Base Civil Engineer/Inspection Representative immediately upon entrance to the work site to position equipment/material or to commence work. Contractor is to again provide notification the day he moves back to the work site after an interruption of work for two or more days duration.

6. Utility outages – Coordinate with the Base Civil Engineer or his Inspection Representative.

Utility outages are to be outside of the BCANG Base business hours unless approved by the COR. 7 days notice is required.

I. Installation Requirements, General:

1. Base Security: Battle Creek ANG is a closed base in accordance with Section 21, Internal

Security Act of 1950, 50 U.S.C. 797, and as such only those persons granted permission may enter. For each person who will be working on base (including Subs), the General Contractor shall e-mail a completed Base Access Request form and a copy of the person’s Driver’s License to jamieson.b.taylor.nfg@mail.mil. E-mail forms one week prior to commencement of work (three weeks prior for workers with an out of state Driver’s License). Workers cleared for entry onto the base need to enter the Contractor’s Gate and tell the guard they have been cleared by Security Forces. The guard will send them to Security Forces where they will be issued a contractor’s badge. The government reserves the right to refuse to issue a pass to an employee of the contractor for any reason deemed valid by the government. Driver’s License, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance are required for entry onto Battle Creek ANG Base. All contractors and their vehicles will be searched each time they enter the base. Weapons, ammunition, and controlled substances are not allowed on base.

2. Working hours shall normally be from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST/EDT daily, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, Federal Holidays and non-work days resulting from holidays occurring on weekends.

3. Contractor shall fill out an Initial DD Form 1354 before construction starts, an Interim DD Form 1354 midway through the construction period, and a Final DD Form 1354 14 days before Beneficial Occupancy date. The Final DD Form 1354 must include actual cost of each line item. For assistance call Mr. Charles Hatch (Real Property Officer), ph (269) 969-3376). Turn over the Final DD Form 1354 to the COR or to Mr. Charles Hatch.

4. IAW FAR Clause 52.223-3, each offerer must provide the Contracting Office with a list of proposed HAZMAT that it plans to use on the installation during the performance of the contract. IAW AFFARS Clause 5352.223-9003, contractors must obtain Air Force authorization prior to using HAZMAT on an Air Force installation, and must report usage data to the HAZMART.

5. Inspect substrates and report unsatisfactory conditions in writing.

6. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

7. Take field measurements prior to fabrication where practical. Form to required shapes and sizes with true edges, lines and angles. Provide inserts and templates as needed for work of other trades.

8. Install materials in exact accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and approved submittals.

9. Install materials in proper relation with adjacent construction and with proper appearance.

10. Restore units damaged during installation. Replace units which cannot be restored at no additional expense to the Owner.

11. Refer to additional installation requirements and tolerances specified under individual specification sections.

12. Provide As-Built drawings.

J. Definitions:

1. Provide: Furnish and install, complete with all necessary accessories, ready for intended use. Pay for all related costs.

2. Approved: Acceptance of item submitted for approval. Not a limitation or release for compliance with Contract Documents or regulatory requirements.

3. Match Existing: Match existing as acceptable to the Owner.

K. Intent: Drawings and specifications are intended to provide the basis for proper completion of the work suitable for the intended use of the Owner. Anything not expressly set forth but which is reasonably implied or necessary for proper performance of the project shall be included.

L. Writing style: Specifications are written in the imperative mode. Except where specifically intended otherwise, the subject of all imperative statements is the Contractor. For example, 'Provide tile' means 'Contractor shall provide tile.'

PART 2 - PRODUCTS - Not Applicable To This Section

PART 3 - EXECUTION - Not Applicable To This Section

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 010000 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. Project provides for furnishing all labor, material, equipment, testing and appliances to perform construction work on MBMV202383 Install Clean Agent Fire Suppression System Bldg 6923, as described herein and shown on the construction drawings. Refer to Sections 011000 – Summary.

B. The Contractor will be held responsible for all requirements described in the contract documents and all work including that of his Subcontractor, if any, shall be done in accordance with the contract documents. Failure to familiarize himself with their requirements will not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility to comply.

C. The organization of the specifications into divisions, sections, and articles, and the arrangement of the drawings shall not control the Contractor in dividing the work among Subcontractor or in establishing the extent of the work to be performed by any trade.

1.2 ENTRY/ACCESS TO SITE

A. During construction, the Contractor shall permit Government personnel access to the facilities within the work area. The Contractor shall provide protection to persons and property throughout the progress of the work.

B. In the event of a declared National Emergency the Contracting Officer may be required to stop work on this contract for security reasons. Contractor shall ensure the Contracting Officer has a current “Off Duty” contact name and telephone number at all times to facilitate notification.

C. The Contractor shall inform all personnel working under his jurisdiction (including sub-contractor and visiting supplier personnel) that access to areas outside of the immediate work area excluding, direct haul and access routes, is prohibited. Circulation of said personnel will be limited to official business only. Persons in violation of the above will be apprehended and appropriately disciplined.

1.3 UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL

A. The Contractor shall inform all personnel working under his jurisdiction (including sub-contractor and visiting supplier personnel) that access to areas outside of the immediate work area excluding, direct haul and access routes, and point of supply and storage is prohibited. Circulation of said personnel will be limited to official business only. Persons in violation of the above will be apprehended and appropriately disciplined.

1.4 INSPECTION OF SITE

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the complete coordination and proper relation of the work of all trades. Reference Contract Clauses FAR 52.236-3, “Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work” and FAR 52.236-8, “Other Contracts.”

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B. It is recommended that prospective bidders visit the premises and thoroughly familiarize themselves with the details of the work and working conditions. It is the responsibility of all bidders to have compared the premises and the site with the Specifications and Drawings, and to have satisfied themselves as to all conditions of the premises, the existing obstructions, the actual elevations, and any other conditions affecting the execution and completion of the work prior to submission of his proposal. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-3, “Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work.”

C. No allowances or extra construction on behalf of any Contractor will be permitted subsequently by reason of error or oversight on the part of the sub-contractor, or on account of interferences by the activities of the Government or others. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-3, “Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work.”

D. All dimensions shown on the drawings are based on available information or existing drawings and, to the extent possible, accurately represent existing conditions; however, there may be some variance between existing conditions and contract drawings. The Contractor is responsible for verifying all dimensions and for reporting to the Contracting Officer any discrepancies that may affect performance of the work represented by contract drawings and specifications. Reference Contract Clause DFARS 252.236-7001 “Contract Drawings, Maps, and Specifications.”

1.5 PERMITS AND TAXES

A. The Contractor shall procure all permits (unless otherwise noted below), licenses and approvals necessary for the execution of this Contract and performance of the Work, and shall provide evidence of such permits, licenses and approvals at the Pre- Construction meeting or before commencement of the Work.

B. The Contractor shall pay all Sales, Consumer, Use and other similar taxes required by the law assessed to or arising out of the construction of the Project.

1.6 CORRELATION OF DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACTS

A. The specifications, Contract and the accompanying Drawings are intended to describe and provide for a complete, new and usable facility. They are intended to be cooperative and what is called for by one shall be as binding as if called for by all. The Contractor will understand that the work herein described shall be complete in every detail, not withstanding every item necessarily involved is not particularly mentioned, and the Contractor shall be held to provide all labor and material for the entire completion of the work intended to be described and shall not avail himself of any manifestly unintentional error or omission, should any exist. Should any error or inconsistency appear in the Drawings or Specifications, the Contractor, before proceeding with the work, shall make mention of same to the Contracting Officer for proper adjustment, and in no case shall he proceed with the work in uncertainty. Reference Contract Clause DFARS 252.236-7001, “Contract Drawings, Maps and Specifications.”

1.7 REPORT OF ERROR AND DISCREPANCIES

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for any and all discrepancies in work due to failure to obtain dimensions and investigate conditions at the building before fabrication and installation.

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B. The Contractor shall bear all costs in replacing all materials and labor due to not observing the above paragraph and such replaced materials shall meet the approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. The Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer in writing of any discrepancies.

D. Reference Contract Clauses FAR 52.236-21, “Specifications and Drawings for Construction.” FAR 52.246-12 “Inspection of Construction,” and DFARS 252.236-7001, “Contract Drawings, Maps and Specifications.”

E. Any proposed changes to the specifications by the Contractor must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to implementation.

1.8 DIVISION OF WORK

A. The various divisions of the Specifications shall not be considered as negotiations of the material and labor involved. The arrangement and order of these divisions have been made for convenience only, and it is not the intent, nor shall it be so construed, a particular trade or subcontractor must perform that work included in any one division.

B. Any item mentioned under any division heading must be supplied even though it is not specified under the heading for the respective work, but is shown on the Drawings. No claims for extras arising out of real or alleged error in such arrangement or order of the various divisions will be given consideration.

C. The organization of the specifications into divisions, sections, and articles, and the arrangement of the drawings shall not control the Contractor in dividing the work among Subcontractor or in establishing the extent of the work to be performed by any trade.

D. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-21, “Specifications and Drawings for Construction.”

1.9 METHOD OF CARRYING ON THE WORK

A. All work under the Contract shall be arranged and carried on in such a manner as to complete work in the least possible time. The Contractor shall consult with the Contracting Officer as to methods or sequence of carrying on the work. A definite program of work shall be arranged before starting. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-15, “Schedules for Construction Contracts.”

B. Activities in the vicinity of this project may be kept in full or partial operation during construction. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer and schedule construction activities. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-8, “Other Contracts.”

1.10 STANDARDS OF MANUFACTURE

A. All recognized regulatory/code standards shall be the latest published edition prior to the date of release for bid/proposal of the contract documents.

B. For purpose of establishing the standard of construction and the requirements to be met in the work of all divisions, the drawings and these specifications are based on the use

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of products hereinafter specified, adapted to the installation as required to meet the condition.

C. Where brand names are shown, these names are intended to describe a quality of product, and in no way are intended to limit products of equal quality. Therefore, products of other manufacturers may be employed for this work provided they are equivalent materials and construction meet all specification requirements, and are equally adaptable to the conditions as approved by the Contracting Officer. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-5, “Materials and Workmanship.” The contracting officer or his/her designated COR will consider un-named products when the following are provided:

1. Evidence that the proposed product does not require extensive revisions to the Contract Documents; that it is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce the indicated results; and that it is compatible with other portions of the Work.

2. A detailed comparison of the significant qualities of proposed product with those of the named product and those named in the Specifications. Significant qualities include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, and specific features and requirements indicated.

3. Evidence that proposed product provides specified warranty.

4. Samples, if requested.

D. Where named products are followed by language such as “no substitutions,” “no comparable products,” or similar language, the product has been approved to be sole sourced and the contractor shall provide the named product.

1.11 MEANING OF APPROVED, DIRECTED, ETC.

A. “Approved”, “Directed”, “Required”, “Applicable”, or words of like or similar effect, when used in the specifications shall be interpreted to mean “Approved By”, “Directed By”, etc., the Contracting Officer unless otherwise specifically stipulated.

1.12 MISPLACED MATERIALS

A. Any material that is deposited elsewhere than areas designated as approved by the Contracting Officer shall be re-handled and deposited where directed. No payment will be made for re-handling such material. The Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of any noncompliance with the foregoing provisions.

1.13 COMPLIANCE WITH CODES AND REGULATIONS

A. All work shall be done in accordance with the applicable codes and/or ordinances in force at the time of construction. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to insure that where EPA, DEQ or other such regulations control the removal, handling, installation or disposal of materials, they shall be strictly adhered to whether or not specifically referenced in the construction documents.

B. Contractor shall have data sheets available at the site on any materials used to comply with OSHA and EPA. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.223-3, “Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data.”

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1.14 MATERIAL TESTING BY NATIONAL LABORATORIES

A. Electrical materials and equipment shall be new and bear the UL label or be listed in UL Electrical Construction Materials Directory or Electrical Appliance and Utilization Equipment Directory, wherever standards have been established by the agency.

B. The Contractor shall submit proof that the material or equipment, which he proposes to furnish under this specification, conforms to the standards of Underwriters’ Laboratories.

The label of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) shall be accepted as conforming to this requirement.

C. In lieu of the label, the Contractor may submit a written certification from any recognized testing agency, adequately equipped and competent to perform such services, that the material or equipment has been tested and conforms to the standards, including the methods of testing used.

1.15 SUBMITTALS

A. Also see “Preparation of Material Approval Submittals” include herein to the contract.

B. Shop Drawings and Product Data: The Contractor shall furnish submittals in the form of shop drawings, product data, test reports, material samples, manufacturer’s brochures, pamphlets, or written specifications on all items to be installed where specifically directed by these specifications or as required by the Contracting Officer. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-5, “Material and Workmanship,” FAR 52.225-5, “Buy American Act-Construction Materials,” FAR 52.223-3, “Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data,” and DFAR 252.227-7033, “Rights in Shop Drawings.”

C. Approval of Materials: Prior to the purchase of material, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer, for material approval/disapproval, brochures and technical literature covering, in detail, the materials he proposes to supply. This shall include the specific catalog and model specification number designations. Submittals shall demonstrate that the item conforms to all of the requirements. No unapproved or disapproved materials shall be used. Submittals shall be made for the items indicated in the specification or listed on AF Form 66, Schedule of Material Submittals, or equivalent.

Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-5, “Material and Workmanship.”

D. Substitutions: The contractor shall clearly indicate in submittal if the proposed product or equipment, or construction is a variation or substitution from that indicated or specified in the contract documents. Submittal shall also indicate any consequential changes required to the Work for support of that substitution or variation. The contractor shall provide all additional plant, labor, material and equipment required for additional work required due to a substitution or variation. Approval of such substitution or variation does not relieve the contractor of that responsibility.

E. Submittals Not Approved (Submit Anew): Signifies Equipment and Material represented by the Submittal that does not conform to the design concept or comply with the intent of the Contract Documents, and is disapproved for use in the Work. Contractor is to provide Submittals responsive to the Contract documents as directed by the Contracting Officer. If a submittal is determined to be incomplete after a second resubmittal, a $500 fee may be charged for reviewing the incomplete a third time and/or each time thereafter. The $500 fee shall be in the form of a check made payable to the design firm reviewing the submittal and must accompany the submittal resubmission.

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1.16 PROGRESS SCHEDULE

A. Also see Section 013200 – “Construction Progress Documentation.”

B. The Contractor shall prepare a work progress schedule required for completion of each of the various divisions of work. The schedule shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer, in the number of copies as directed prior to start of construction. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-15, “Schedules for Construction Contracts.” Contractor shall also submit a schedule of values (SOV). Asphalt to have its own “schedule of values” item. Construction Contracts in excess of $1 million will also be submitted on Microsoft Project (latest version). This schedule shall include a line item for rough inspections by government personnel as outlined in the various sections of the specifications or on the plans. A rough inspection is required on all installed systems prior to sealing off or closing in a wall, pipe chase, suspended ceiling system etc. These system include but not limited to: domestic and heating water lines, communication and electric runs, all insulation material to be covered by other material (GWB, wood panel etc), duct runs, ceiling suspension systems, raised flooring, fire detection/protection /suppression systems etc. A second or finish inspection will be conducted after these systems are "hidden" to insure the quality of the finished product. The finish inspection does not constitute the final project inspection accomplished at project completion. The Contractor shall request these inspections, through the C.O. at least 5 work days prior to the desired inspection date.

1.17 SAFETY ASSURANCE

A. Also see “Safety Assurance” include herein to the contract.

B. Compliance with Regulations. All work including the handling of hazardous materials or the disturbance or dismantling of structures containing hazardous materials shall comply with the applicable requirements of 29 CFR 1910/1926. Work involving the disturbance or dismantling of asbestos or asbestos-containing materials; the demolition of structures containing asbestos; and/or disposal and removal of asbestos, shall also comply with the requirement of 40 CFR, Part 61, Subparts A and B. ETL 1110-1-118 and DA Circular 40-83-4. All work shall comply with applicable state and municipal safety and health requirements. Where there is a conflict between applicable regulations, the most stringent shall apply.

C. Contractor Responsibility. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during the execution of work. The Government nor the Architect-Engineer shall not be held liable for any action on the part of the Contractor, his employees or Subcontractor, which result in illness, injury or death.

D. Crawl spaces, attics and underground manholes are to be treated as confined space entry. Contractor must follow 29CFR 1910.146 and use Air Force Form 1024 when making an entry. NOTE: A confined space does not include areas above suspended acoustical tile ceiling.

E. Where an employee can fall more than 6 feet, a fall protection system must be used; 29 CFR 1926.500 stipulates where this occurs and the different types of fall arrest systems.

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F. When the Contractor is working in buildings that are occupied by Government personnel, the Contractor must provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to the Contracting Officer before they begin the work.

G. All references to protection of the site and adjacent buildings when trenching, shall include protection of all employees also.

H. Inspections, Tests and Reports. The required inspections, tests and reports made by the Contractor, Subcontractor, specially trained technicians, equipment manufacturers and other as required, shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

I. Materials and Equipment. Special facilities, devices, equipment, clothing and similar items used by the Contractor in the execution of work shall comply with applicable regulations.

J. Traffic Control Devices. The Contractor shall comply with the recommendations contained in Part 6 of the U. S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administrations “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (D6. -1978) to ensure proper warnings to motorists and adequate traffic control. The Contractor shall provide all warning lights, barricades and other traffic control devices and signs.

1.18 INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

A. Also see Section 014000 – “Quality Requirements.”

B. Inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of providing quality control measures to ensure that the work strictly complies with the contract requirements. No inspection or test by the Government shall be construed as constituting or implying acceptance. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.246-12, “Inspection of Construction.”

1.19 QUALITY CONTROL/TESTS

A. Also see Section 014000 – “Quality Requirements.”

B. Where work is specified to be in conformity with Standard Specifications of the American Society for Testing Materials (ATSM), or with Federal specifications or with specifications of well known recognized technical and trade organizations, but no tests are specifically stipulated in connection herewith, the Contractor shall furnish and pay for any tests or certifications required by the Contracting Officer to show that the proposed materials meet with the applicable requirements.

C. The Contractor shall submit a written certification from any recognized testing agency, adequately equipped and competent to perform such services, that the material or equipment has been tested and conforms to the standards, including the methods of testing used.

D. Wherever testing or analysis of material is required, such testing unless otherwise noted will be made at the Contractor’s expense.

E. Subsequent testing of those materials which fail to meet specifications will be accomplished by the Contractor at no cost to the Government.

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F. Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Program: The Contractor shall provide and maintain an effective quality control program in accordance with the contract. Within ten (10) days of the award of the contract, the Contractor shall provide three (3) copies of the project CQC plan to the Contracting Officer. This document, as a minimum, shall include name and address of the independent testing agency and the responsible principal with the firm; a summary of QC tests required by the specification and to be provided by the testing agency; and typical daily reports forms to be used for this project.

The plan shall also indicate organizational procedures to immediately notify the Contracting Officer or his/her representative of test results in noncompliance with the specification and recommendations on correction. The testing agency must be an independent company and not owned or partially owned by the Contractor or any relation or employee of the Contractor.

G. Samples used for testing shall be selected as specified for the various tests elsewhere in the specifications but in every case the method of selecting samples and the location for selection shall be as approved by the Contracting Officer.

H. Tests shall be made in accordance with the specified testing procedures and/or methods and otherwise as required to provide compliance with all contract requirements. Tests shall be made by independent, commercial testing laboratories approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

I. Results of all tests shall be recorded on certified test reports of the commercial testing laboratories. Reports shall include a statement that the materials tested do or do not meet the requirements of the Contract specifications. Six copies of all reports shall be forwarded directly to the Contracting Officer for approval within five (5) days of the actual performance of the test. The testing agency shall immediately notify (verbally) the Contracting Officer of any tests, which indicate failure to meet the contract requirements.

J. Any item, for which test reports show failure to meet all Contract requirements, shall be retested as often as required to show full compliance with Contract requirements at the Contractor’s expense.

K. Contractor will provide an emergencies plan, with Contractors to accomplish the repairs in the event of utility and/or communications emergencies.

1.20 WARRANTY

A. In addition to the specific guarantees required by the specifications for certain portions of the work to be performed under this Contract, the Contractor shall furnish a written warranty for all of the work to be performed under this Contract, against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of final acceptance of the completed work by the Government.

B. All work including workmanship, material, and equipment (other than Government furnished equipment) shall be warranted for the full period of standard manufacturer’s warranty, but in no case shall be warranted for a period of less than one (1) year upon notice from the Contracting Officer of any failure during this warranty period, the part or parts shall be replaced promptly with new parts by and at the expense of the Contractor.

Whenever the manufacturer of a piece of equipment supplied by the Contractor customarily provides a warranty covering the equipment, the Contractor shall promptly turn over such to the Contracting Officer.

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C. Item below is included in Section 017839 “Project Record Documents” if section is used.

D. Upon completion, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with bound sets containing maintenance, repair and operating instructions and parts lists for each piece of installed equipment.

E. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.246-12, “Inspection of Construction” and FAR 52.246-21, “Warranty of Construction.”

1.21 CUTTING AND REPAIRING

A. Also see Section 017329 – “Cutting and Patching.”

B. Unless otherwise specified hereinafter, the Contractor shall do all necessary cutting, drilling, fitting and patching of work and corresponding work that may be required to make several parts come together and fit it to receive, or be received, by work of other trades shown upon, or reasonably implied, by the Drawings and Specifications for the completed project. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.246-12, “Inspection of Construction.”

C. The Contractor shall be held responsible for all cutting, replacement, and repairing of work that is due to faulty workmanship and which is not specifically covered by specifications for trades which are affected. He will also be held responsible for providing, without extra cost to the Government, any small incidental items which are not specifically mentioned in trade specifications, but which are necessary to complete the work in accordance with the drawings, and under the general understanding that the work, when completed, shall be a finished and workmanlike job. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-5, “Material and Workmanship” and FAR 52.246-12, “Inspection of Construction.”

1.22 SITE CLEAN UP

A. Also see Section 017700 – “Closeout Procedures.”

B. The Contractor shall maintain the construction site in as clean and orderly condition as possible. All refuse and/or salvage material shall be gathered and disposed of periodically to maintain the site in this condition. All roadways, taxiways and ramp areas within the work area, or used by the Contractor, shall be swept and vacuumed to assure safe operation of aircraft. The cleaning operation shall be accomplished with self-propelled sweepers equipped with pick-up devices. The method of cleaning and equipment employed shall be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. During and after periods of rain, this construction site may have areas of standing surface water. Dewatering techniques are a Contractor’s option; however, the Contracting Officer shall approve the method prior to start of work. All dewatering work required to complete the project is the Contractor’s responsibility.

D. Following completion of the work, the Contractor shall clean the entire area from any debris and/or excess of misplaced material due to his operation and obtain Contracting Officer’s approval of this finished work.

1.23 LAYOUT AND GRADES

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A. All lines and grade work not presently established at the site shall be laid out by the Contractor in accordance with the drawings and specifications. The Contractor shall maintain all established boundaries and benchmarks and replace as directed any which are destroyed or disturbed. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-17, “Layout of Work.”

B. The Contractor shall engage a Professional Engineer or Registered Land Surveyor, licensed to practice in the State of Michigan, to properly establish all locations, grades, elevations, dimensions, joints, etc., necessary to the proper location of all items of work included in this Contract. All such items shall be established in relation to the benchmark and control points noted on the drawings.

C. Prior to acceptance of the facility and at such times as directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall thoroughly clean all exposed surfaces of the building where work under this contract was completed.

D. All protective coatings, except lacquers, shall be removed from finish surfaces and the finish surfaces shall be washed and cleaned. Contractor shall be held responsible for all damaged materials, and at completion, shall replace, at his own expense, all such damaged materials.

E. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-21, “Cleaning Up,” and FAR 52.246-12, “Inspection of Construction.”

1.24 REFUSE, SALVAGE, WASTE DISPOSAL AND DIVERSION TRACKING

A. All refuse, debris, soil and construction waste shall be legally disposed of off base at the Contractor’s expense. Accumulations of refuse and soil on the site will not be permitted.

B. All salvage property removed and not reinstalled under this contract shall be offered to the Government and if not accepted by the COR, shall be properly disposed of at Contractor’s expense.

C. Non-Hazardous Solid Waste must be diverted to recycling, through appropriate means available to the Contractor, if such diversion is less than or equal to the equivalent cost of landfill or incineration.

D. All excess soil from the project shall be disposed of at a licensed facility permitted for the waste being disposed. The contractor is responsible for all disposal costs. No soil will be permitted to be stock piled on site unless it will be immediately reused as backfill in the project. Stock piles are not allowed to remain for the duration of the project. All excess soil shall be immediately removed from the site by the contractor.

E. In accordance with the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense DOD Pollution Prevention Measure of Merit (Mom) Memorandum, HQ USAF/ILLEV, 6 August 1998, a Solid Waste Disposal and Diversion Tracking form must be submitted at the end of each quarter during the contract. Each quarter ends on March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.

F. Prior to contract close out the Contractor must supply a report including the following:

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1. Amount (in tons) of non-hazardous solid waste, including construction and demolition debris, that is composted, mulched, recycled, reused, donated or otherwise diverted from a disposal facility.

2. Amount (in tons) of solid waste transferred to any disposal facility.

1.25 STORAGE

A. No secure storage space will be provided by the Government. The Government will not be responsible for property belonging to, or under the present control of the Contractor.

The Contractor is to protect his materials. An unsecured, open area will be designated by the Contracting Officer for storage of construction equipment and materials during the period covered by this contract. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-10, “Operations and Storage Areas.”

B. Contractor shall construct such temporary sheds as he may require for the use of his workmen and as required for tool cribs and storage of all work under this Contract.

Temporary sheds shall be confined to the space assigned by the Contracting Officer.

Sheds shall be of approved construction and wood floors, lighting and heat shall be provided in all parts used by workmen. Exterior of sheds shall be painted, all parts maintained in good condition throughout the life of the Contract, and at completion, all parts shall be removed and the premises cleaned up. Reference Contract Clauses FAR 52.236-10, “Operations and Storage Areas” and FAR 52.236-12, “Cleaning Up.”

1.26 TEMPORARY FIELD OFFICES

A. Also see Section 015000 – “Temporary Facilities and Controls.”

B. As soon as practicable after award of Contract, and until final completion of the work, Contractor shall provide, maintain and later remove a suitable temporary office(s) for his own use.

C. The Contractor is reminded that smoking in buildings on a Government facility is prohibited. Contractors must provide a smoking area for employees away from the main entrance of a building. Use of tobacco products outside of the designated tobacco use area is prohibited.

D. All field offices shall be painted on the exterior, maintained in good repair, provided with adequate heating, lighting and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.

Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-10, “Operations and Storage Areas.”

1.27 TELEPHONE AND COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY MONITORING

A. Also see Section 015000 – “Temporary Facilities and Controls.”

B. All communications with DOD organizations are subject to communications security (COMSEC) review. Contractor personnel will be aware telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations.

The DOD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DOD organizations.

Therefore, civilian Contractor personnel are advised any time they place a call to, or receive a call from, an USAF organization, they are subject to COMSEC procedures.

The Contractor will assume the responsibility for ensuring wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DOD information.

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1.28 UTILITIES

A. Also see Section 015000 – “Temporary Facilities and Controls.”

B. The Contracting Officer has determined that Government-operated utilities are adequate and will be furnished to the Contractor without charge where existing outlets are available. The Contractor may use reasonable amounts of specified utilities for this construction operation without charge. The Contractor is responsible for installing temporary service outlets, as necessary. Any expense incurred to gain access to these utilities (temporary tap-ins, etc.) shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and all utilities shall be returned to their original configurations at the end of the contracts. No alterations to existing utilities shall be accomplished without the written permission of the Contracting Officer.

C. Contractor shall be responsible for gas charges once gas service is established until accepted by the Government.

1.29 UTILITY INTERRUPTIONS

A. All utility shutdowns require the prior approval of the Contracting Officer. Request for utility shutdown shall be made in writing at least four (4) weeks prior to the expected date of implementation. As soon as actual shutdown date is known, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing requesting approval at least eight (8) work days prior to requested shutdown.

1. No interruptions to communication systems will be permitted under this project.

Interruption to active communication cabling and systems not will be allowed. All work must be constructed with cables and systems remaining in full operation.

The contractor shall be fully responsible for protecting all active communication cabling and associated systems during construction. The contractor will fully familiarize themselves with the active communications cabling and systems and provide a plan for providing protection of such systems to allow for construction.

B. The Contractor’s progress schedule shall include preliminary listing of all proposed shutdown dates. Every effort shall be made to make all shutdowns as brief as possible, and as limited in extent as possible.

1.30 EXCAVATING PERMIT

A. Contractor is required to secure an excavating permit from the COR before proceeding with any exterior on-site excavating or digging. The COR must have four (4) working days’ notice from the Contractor prior to permit being secured.

B. Contractor is responsible to contact Digger’s Hotline. Call 811 or (800) 242-8511.

1.31 WEATHER PROTECTION AND TEMPORARY HEATING

A. The Contractor shall provide and maintain weather protection as may be required to properly protect all parts of the structure from damage during construction.

B. The Contractor shall not use the facility’s permanent heating system during construction.

Any temporary heating shall be at the expense of the Contractor and included in the construction bid price.

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1.32 BLOCKING OFF STREETS

A. At least seven (7) days prior to the blocking of any street, the Contractor shall advise the COR of his intentions, identifying the location and the estimated time of closure. No more than one street shall be closed at any time.

1.33 ARCHEOLOGICAL, PALEONTOLOGICAL AND ENDANGERED SPECIES FINDS

A. Any archeological finds (evidence of human occupation) or paleontological finds (evidence of prehistoric plant or animal life) are to be reported to the Contracting Officer immediately and continue work in other areas without interruption. Protect native endangered flora and fauna and notify Contracting Officer of any construction activities that might threaten endangered species or their habitats.

1.34 DAMAGES, REPAIRS

A. All damages by the Contractor’s operations shall be repaired, or replaced, at the Contractor’s expense, as directed by the Contracting Officer. Any Government property damaged as a result of the work, materials, or operations of the Contractor shall be restored at no additional expense to the Government.

B. All existing sidewalks, curbs, and pavement disturbed, broken or removed or otherwise damaged by the Contractor during performance of the work under this contract shall be replaced by the Contractor at his own expense. Replaced sidewalks, curbs, and pavements shall be smooth, shall blend into the existing work, and shall not present depressions or humps.

C. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-9, “Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities and Improvements.”

1.35 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC AND SAFETY

A. Where possible, the Contractor and his work shall not interfere with the normal operations of traffic, particularly emergency vehicles and equipment. Contractor is responsible for safety on the Project Site.

B. The Contractor shall use only established haul routes. When materials are transported in prosecution of the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading limit established by Federal, State or Local Law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbing or sidewalks, protection against damage shall be provided by the Contractor.

1.36 SPECIAL CONDITIONS

A. Any Contractor’s equipment that causes or generates electro-magnetic disturbances or interference shall be removed from service until properly repaired. The Contracting Officer may also require repositioning or removal of the equipment from the Base.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for the coordination of his work with base communications personnel, who may be working in the area and making them aware of proposed work that may affect the work of their particular trade in process of performance.

1.37 COMMERCIALLY OWNED/OPERATED RADIOACTIVE SOURCES

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A. When using radioactive sources for soil compaction tests the operator shall comply with the following requirements. Prior to bringing the radiation generator to the site the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with the following information/documentation for review and approval:

1. A copy of the Radioactive Source Permit with operational use conditions/restrictions with expiration date or a Certification of Exemption from licensure from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) or Agreement State

(AS).

2. A current list of trained and qualified employees that will be using the radioactive source.

3. The name of the Permit Radiation Safety Officer (PRSO), emergency contact telephone number, and current address for each source used on site.

4. Operating instruction(s)/technical order(s) for the equipment that contains the radioactive source.

5. Designated storage location of the radioactive source if it remains on site overnight.

6. Proposed marking of the storage location if it exceeds 2mR/hr as measured at the surface of the storage container.

7. A copy of the company Radiation Safety Program.

8. Emergency Response Plan in case of an emergency for a lost or damaged source and/or over exposure incident/injury.

9. Provide the portion of their contract that identifies the location(s) of where the source will be used, for how long, and for what type use.

B. After approval is received for use of the specific radiation generator, the Contractor shall:

1. Meet proper Department of Transportation (DOT) and NRC shipping criteria to include properly filled out shipping manifest(s), container marking/labels, and placards on the vehicle as needed when transporting the source onto and around base. His documents shall also allow him to remove the source from the base also when needed. The source and the activity shall dictate which DOT and NRC regulations and CFR's are applicable.

a. These include, but not limited to 10 CFR parts 19, 20, 21, 30, 33, 34, & 71 for the permit and operation itself; 29 CFR 1910, 1096 for occupational safety and health activities when using the instrument; 40 CFR part 190 for environmental protection activities; 49 CFR parts 172 & 173 for transporting the instrument, and if the source is lost or stolen 10 CFR parts 30, 40, 50, 70, 73 & 150.

2. Limit authorized use of radio luminescent signs and markers to areas with low occupancy and where electrical power is not available except at prohibitive cost.

C. The Contractor shall not:

1. Buy radioactive materials or accept radioactive materials from the Government inventory without approval from the COR.

2. Buy or use radium without COR approval.

3. Buy radio luminescent signs and markers solely for energy conservation in general administrative, industrial, and housing applications.

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D. The COR reserves the right to inspect work sites and terminate/suspend any operation involving a radioactive source deemed to be unsafe IAW applicable laws, rules and federal regulations.

1.38 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL USAGE

A. Also see Section 011620 – “Hazardous Material Usage Requirements.”

B. The Contractor shall establish a hazardous material (HM) storage and distribution system when HM is to be used. All HM required to support the contract shall be reported using the Contractor HM Identification Form included in Section 011620.

Additional HM needed by the Contractor shall be identified to the Contracting Officer's Representative.

C. The Contractor planning to use HM for the work must register with the appropriate entity as directed by the Contracting Officer, prior to start of work in order to support the installation’s compliance with Executive Order 12856, Federal Compliance with Right-to- Know Laws and Pollution Prevention Requirements.

D. The Contractor shall maintain Contractor HM Identification Form for HM on the job site for inspection/verification.

E. Contracting Officer's Representative will verify that the HM identified is the only HM in use on the job site.

1.39 ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

A. The Government’s policy is to acquire supplies and services that promote energy and water efficiency, advance the use of renewable energy products, and help foster…