SOW_CHA ATCT Solar Wall_Draft.pdf

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION SCOPE OF WORK

CHATTANOOGA AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

TOWER SOLAR WALL REPLACEMENT

CHA ATCT

Project Location: 5921 Pinehurst Ave

Chattanooga, TN 37421

1. STATEMENT OF WORK

The FAA Chattanooga Air Traffic Control Tower (CHA ATCT) base building was constructed with a solar panel wall located on the south side of the building along with pre-cast concrete panels. The solar wall in the base building is failing. The solar wall has never worked and functionally was disconnected from any part of the building years ago. The outer surface of the solar wall is Plexiglas, and the sun has caused the plastic to crack over the years. The solar storage space is filled with tubes of water that need to be removed. The contractor shall furnish necessary equipment, materials, labor, and supervision to perform the following work at the CHA ATCT, a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) navigational control facility located at 5921 Pinehurst Ave, in Chattanooga, TN. Work within this area may require escort, and possibly badging requirements, which might include background checks for all onsite personnel, and must be coordinated with the FAA Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in advance.

1. Move/remove all furniture, equipment, etc. from each of the rooms during the project duration.

2. Remove and dispose of the existing Plexiglas solar panel wall panels and all associated solar panel components within the exterior wall back.

3. Remove the existing ten (10) landscaping bushes along the existing wall. The bushes are to be properly stored to be replanted upon completion of construction on the exterior wall.

4. Provide and enclose the exterior wall with four (4”) inch split rib concrete masonry unit

(CMU) block. The enclosed wall shall be constructed to accommodate installation of impact resistant windows and a single door access for employee access.

5. Provide and install impact resistant fixed windows (match existing window size), Boyd

Series 2200, from Boyd Aluminum Manufacturing or equal, that meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Air-Infiltration: Shall not exceed 0.05 cfm/ft of sash crack per ASTM

E283 at a differential static pressure of 6.2 psf.

2. Water Infiltration: No uncontrolled leakage per ASTM E331 at a test pressure of 15.00 psf.

3. Structural Requirements: Maximum permanent deformation of any component shall not exceed 0.4 percent at a test pressure of 150.00 psf as defined per ASTM E330.

4. Forced-entry Resistance: Comply with requirements when tested according to ASTM F 588, Type D, Grade 40

6. Prep and paint rooms where windows and doors have been installed to match existing interior colors:

(a) For all interior wall spaces, the contractor shall apply two (2) coats of latex paint, rolled gloss level 3. Paint shall conform to the Master Painters Institute (MPI) E3 Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) range.

(b) For all metal doors and frames, the contactor shall apply two (2) coats of paint for metal doors, rolled, gloss level 3. Paint shall conform to the Master Painters Institute (MPI) E3 Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) range.

(c) Interior painted walls shall extend to the limits of the wall to the next perpendicular surface to provide for a contiguous application of paint.

7. Remove and dispose of approximately eight (8’) feet of CMU block wall and foam insulation from Solar Chamber Room 120-1 located in mechanical room 120.

8. Provide and install a single Half Glass Steel Exterior Door with frame, ¼” Wire Glass, 80 x 48, 18 ga, black powder coated, Rigid honeycomb R-value 2.40 core type from Ceco Door Products or equivalent. The door shall comply with ANSI/SDI A250.8 for level 1 and ANSI/SDI A250.4 for physical performance level C. The frame shall comply with ANSI/SDI A250.8. Door hardware shall consist of the following:

(a) Ball Bearing Hinges

(b) Panic Bar Exit Device

(c) No Outside access

(d) Regular, top Jam or Parallel arm mount Door Closer

(e) Stainless Steel Kickplate

(f) ADA Compliant Threshold

(g) Neoprene Door Sweep

(h) Screw on Jamb Perimeter Gasketing Weatherstrip

9. Install Levelor Mini-Blinds in new office windows (Color to match existing)

10. Level and form for a 4' x 8', 4000 psi concrete walkway pad and path from outside of installed door toward the parking lot area.

11. Relocation of electrical conduit, outlet, and wiring where door in breakroom is to be installed.

The General Contractor (GC) shall be expected to work Monday through Friday after administrative hours of 1600 PM to 2400 AM unless alternatively coordinated in advance with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Coordination between the GC and FAA personnel shall be required at all times in order to maintain an operational facility.

Any discrepancies between the contract provisions and the actual site conditions shall be referred to the Contracting Officer (CO) for a written determination.

2. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Safety Data Sheets. - Prior to the start of work, the contractor shall submit Safety Data

Sheets (SDS) for any chemicals intended to be used with all submittals for review and approval by the Contracting Officer. Materials containing asbestos and/or lead-based products will not be accepted. Copies of all SDS sheets shall be provided to the facility FAA personnel for the building records. The contractor shall comply with all health and safety provisions outlined in each SDS and shall follow all OSHA guidelines regarding personnel protection.

2. Hazardous materials. - If the FAA COR suspects the presence of asbestos or lead-based products in the new materials, the FAA will sample the suspect material to verify that no asbestos containing material or lead-based material were used. If these materials are found to contain asbestos or lead-based products, the cost of the survey and all subsequent removal/replacement of any hazardous materials shall be at the contractors’ expense.

3. Submittals required include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

(i) Exterior Door

(ii) Door Hardware

(iii) Concrete Masonry Units (CMU)

(iv) Windows

(v) Supports

(vi) Finishes

4. Work plan and scheduling. – Contractor shall provide written schedule for when he plans to phase each work activity and coordinate it with the COR for local coordination with the facility operation. No work shall begin until the schedule is approved by the COR, and if there are any slippages, or adjustments to the schedule, they shall be coordinated a minimum of 48 hours in advance with the COR.

3. General Requirements

1. Contractor shall repair any damage done by him to any entity, at his cost.

Contractor shall be covered by minimum locally required liability insurance.

2. Contractor must provide FAA with a safety and security plan before any work begins. Plan will include procedures for accident prevention, emergency procedures, and phone number & map to nearest emergency medical facility.

3. All work shall be coordinated, scheduled, & approved by Chattanooga SSC Manager and their appointed representatives

4. Contractor's Superintendent shall be present at the work site during all times work is performed. Superintendent shall carry a cell phone and, be prepared to make and receive calls to & from the FAA at all times while on work site.

5. All materials used must be approved by the FAA before installation.

Contractor will submit information on all items provided for facility records and future maintenance needs.

4. SITE ACCESS/CONSTRUCTION LIMITS

1. Contractor shall maintain access to the site at all times.

2. Construction/demolition shall in no way interfere with FAA Operations. Extreme care shall be exercised so as not to cause any interference or interruption of service provided of this facility. It is mandatory that the contractor protect FAA personnel and existing equipment.

Any damages incurred, as a result of construction activity during the performance of this contract will be repaired/replaced immediately by the contractor at no cost to the FAA.

3. Any work or activity that may impact the FAA, such as work on critical equipment or circuits, will require coordination with the COR. The COR will coordinate with the local facility personnel to address develop an activity specific “Risk Assessment” for the facility’s final approval. This process may take up to one (1) week to complete.

4. No contractor personnel may terminate or remove any connections to existing power panels. Only FAA personnel shall enter FAA panel boards unless they have been de-energized, and coordination has been done in advance with the COR. Contractor shall advise the COR at least one day in advance when it is expected that access to power panels or the BACNET system will be necessary to allow for coordination with local FAA specialists to be on site to make the terminations. The contractor personnel shall not operate any breakers in any existing FAA panel boards. NO ELECTRICAL TERMINATIONS

SHALL BE MADE ON AN ENERGIZED CIRCUIT, AND NO ELECTRICAL SPLICES

ARE PERMITTED IN THE FAA FACILITY.

5. The contractor shall confine operations, activities, storage of materials and employee parking within the designated areas, as identified by the COR. If required, additional space the contractor deems necessary shall be obtained off site, at no additional cost to the Government.

6. Vehicles transporting materials shall not be loaded beyond the capacity prescribed by federal, state, or local laws. Obstruction of existing roadways, driveways, to the facility is strictly prohibited.

7. Damage to existing paving, lawns, and utilities caused by the contractor's activities shall be repaired immediately. Any damages that are a result of the contractor’s activities shall be repaired. All costs of repairs shall be paid by the contractor. After notice to proceed and prior to the commencement of construction, the contractor and COR shall conduct joint inspections of the existing areas affected by the construction. Existing damage or defects shall be noted and will be used as the basis for determination of damages caused by the contractor's operations.

8. It is strongly urged that the contractor carefully examine the premises to determine the extent of work and the conditions under which it must be done.

9. The Government reserves the right to enter the construction area at any time for work inspection and for the operation of the facility.

10. All work hours, shifts, and overtime work shall be coordinated with the COR. Before commencing construction, furnish to the COR a statement of hours per day and days per week to normally be worked and approximate number of persons on the job for a normal work shift.

11. At the end of each workday, the contractor shall secure all construction areas. The contractor is responsible for the security of the staging area and shall provide the required measures at no additional expense to the government.

5. PERSONNEL

Contracting Officer -The term "Contracting Officer" (CO) as used herein denotes the person designated to act on behalf of the Government in the performance of this contract. Where reference is made to "Federal Aviation Administration" (FAA), "Contracting Officer's

Representative" (COR), or the like, this shall mean the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative.

Contractor Superintendence - The Contractor shall at all times during performance of this contract and until the work is completed and accepted, directly superintend the work or assign and have on site a competent superintendent with the authority to act for the Contractor.

The Contractor shall submit a Project Organizational Chart with the key personnel identified and their qualifications for the Government’s review and approval.

The contractor and his employees shall be subject to all rules and regulations relative to entering and leaving the FAA facility.

Employees - The government reserves the right to restrict the employment of any contractor employee, or prospective contractor employee, who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the installation and its population.

The contractor shall not employ any person who is in employment of the United States Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest.

6. COORDINATION

The contractor shall coordinate all work, which has any or may have any impact on any operational system through the COR. The contractor shall immediately cease any work, which is adversely impacting the operation of the FAA facility and shall be responsible for the immediate repair or restoration of any portion of the operational system that has been damaged or suffered diminished performance as a result of the contractor's activities. No repairs shall be completed without notification of the COR. In some cases, the repairs may be performed by FAA personnel at the contractor’s expense, due to the criticality of the repair.

The Contractor will be responsible for obtaining and payment of all building fees, inspection fees, utility connection charges and any other fees or charges which may be incurred in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall comply with all local city, county, and state construction codes.

All materials or workmanship or both which have been rejected by the COR by reasons of failure to conform with the requirements of the Contract Documents shall be removed and replaced with new, acceptable materials by the contractor at the contractor's own expense.

Contractor shall also pay for testing of new materials which have been installed in place of rejected materials.

7. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

The work plan and schedule prepared by the contractor shall consist of a logical narrative plan.

Include construction activities, submittal and approval of materials, samples and shop drawings (if applicable), the procurement of critical materials and equipment, fabrication of special materials and equipment along with their installation and testing.

Within fifteen (15) calendar days of contract award, the contractor shall submit the schedule and work plan. A Notice to Proceed will not be issued until the schedule is approved.

The Contractor shall warranty material, workmanship, and equipment furnished by the various manufacturers in writing for a period of two (2) years (or not less than the industry standard for the material specified, nor the manufacturer’s standard warranty period, whichever is greater) from the date of final project acceptance by the FAA.

8. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Contractor Responsibility

1. General Safety Provisions - The Contractor shall bear full responsibility to provide safe working conditions for its employees and Contractors. The Contractor shall not permit any employee or Subcontractor to work in surroundings or under working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to the health and safety of the employee.

2. Accident Prevention - The Contractor shall bear the responsibility of maintaining an accident prevention program such that frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment are made by a competent person designated by the employer.

3. Use of Equipment - The Contractor shall not permit the use of any machinery, tool, material, or equipment that is not in compliance with OSHA regulations. The employer shall permit only those employees qualified by training and/or experience to operate equipment and machinery.

(a) Submittals required include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

1. Contractor Safety Plan

Contractor Responsibility

1. The FAA shall not be held responsible for safety inspections to ensure

Contractor conformance with the OSHA safety regulations. The FAA, however, reserves the right to notify the Contractor of any deficiencies regarding worker safety.

2. The FAA will evaluate the Contractor on its safety performance, including that of its Subcontractors. The number and severity of safety and security violations will be considered in this evaluation. Contractor safety violations are cause for termination for default, may result in notification of the Contractor’s bonding company, and will affect the Contractor’s opportunity to propose on future work. Failure to correct such deficiencies may impact the Contractor’s ability to work on future FAA contracts.

OSHA Regulations

The Contractor shall comply with the latest Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations (CFR 29 Part 1926) regarding safety in the work area.

The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining copies of non-FAA referenced documents without additional cost to the FAA. If Contractor requests a copy of FAA directives, they may be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor is not relieved from adhering to other OSHA requirements not listed herein.

The Contractor shall consult the latest referenced OSHA documents for safety regulations.

Documents:

OSHA Documents:

CFR 29 Part 1926Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

CFR 29 Part 1910 General Industry Standards Applicable to Construction Industry

FAA Documents:

FAA Order 3900.49 Control of Hazardous Energy During Maintenance, Servicing and Repair

8. CLEAN-UP

The contractor shall correct or repair any damage done during any part of this contract. Scrap and debris resulting from the project shall be removed from the site after each day’s work on site. All debris and generated waste shall require disposal in a manner that is not in conflict with local sanitary regulations.

9. SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT

The Contractor shall furnish all supplies and equipment as specified to accomplish the contract specifications.

SHIPPING AND RECEIVING MATERIAL. FAA shall not be responsible for shipping or receiving any material relating to this contract nor shall the contractor ship or otherwise receive any materials at the expense of the FAA.

PROTECTION OF MATERIAL. Contractor shall protect and maintain in like new condition all materials and supplies to be incorporated into this project and shall be responsible for their safe storage.

STORAGE OF MATERIALS. No storage area/space will be provided for contractor furnished equipment or supplies. Onsite storage must be coordinated with the COR so that the roadway is not blocked.

10. CONTACT/LOCATION INFORMATION

A. Location of Work:

CHA ATCT

5921 Pinehurst Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37421

B. FAA Point of Contact:

Jeffrey Dickson

Chattanooga SSC Manager 521 Pinegrove Trail Chattanooga, TN 37421

404-293-9239

11. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

The FAA COR will conduct a Construction Acceptance Inspection at the completion of the project to ensure that all items of the contract have been fulfilled and that the site has been cleaned of debris.

PHOTOS

Existing Solar panel wall to be removed

Existing Solar panel wall to be removed and Shrubs to be relocated and replanted

Concrete block wall to be removed in mechanical room

Entrance to Solar Chamber to be removed

Foam insulation inside Solar Chamber to be removed

Site Drawings

Chattanooga Air Traffic Control Tower

Layout of Chattanooga ATCT Base Building and work areas

Exterior Wall Detail

Exterior Wall Detail at ground level