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INSTALL EMERGENCY DIESEL GENERATORS

AT FACILITIES 2072 & 4200

MARYLAND AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE

STATEMENT OF WORK

PROJECT NUMBER: PJMS 192026

MARYLAND AIR NATIONAL GUARD

MARTIN STATE AIRPORT, NATIONAL GUARD BASE

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21220

13 May 2020

1. General Project Information:

Project Location and Background: This project will provide for the design, installation and replacement of stationary standby generators, transfer switch, associated devices, components and wiring at facilities Headquarters (Facility 4200) and Communications (Facility 2072) located at the Martin State Airport, Maryland Air National Guard, Baltimore, MD 21220. Kohler Industrial Generators and Kohler 4-pole Automatic Transfer Switches will be the only approved manufactured brand for this project.

1.1. Use of Premises: Coordinate access to premises with Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at (410) 918-6538 for execution of work. Emergency situations, military operations, or other contingencies may cause suspension of work or restrictions on access to the construction site. If military emergency operations require escorts, the Government will provide them to the Contractor at no cost.

1.1.1. The COR will determine the equipment, material, and other staging locations or work areas available under this contract.

1.1.2. Contractor shall assume full responsibility for protection and security of materials and equipment stored on site.

1.1.3. Contractor shall move any stored products, under their control, which interfere with operations of the Government.

1.2. Government Equipment: Contractor use of Government owned or leased equipment such as: hoists, forklifts, compressors, welding machines, cutting rigs, etc. shall not be permitted on either a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis. Cost for all equipment required to accomplish the work shall be included in the Contractor’s final bid price.

1.3. Permits and Inspections:

1.5.1. Normally no permits or inspections by local building officials are required. All inspections and testing will be performed by COR unless modified by the Statement of Work. All testing will be performed by the contractor unless modified within the construction documents.

1.5.2. Unless otherwise specified in other sections of this specification, the use of burning equipment or open flame welding and cutting shall be allowed only as authorized in writing by the local Fire Inspector (Facility 3150). Once approved by the Fire Inspector, a written AF Form 592 - USAF Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Permit will be issued. The permit will be issued by the fire department within one (1) hour of request, and must be renewed daily.

1.5.3. Digging permits are obtained from the Work Control Office (Facility 2100) at (410) 918-6300. The Contractor is responsible for contacting ‘Miss Utility’ to mark the gas and electrical lines. The Contractor is responsible for hiring a private underground utility locating company to mark the water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, broadband cable, and communication lines.

1.6. Change Orders: Only the Base Civil Engineer (BCE) or the Contractor may initiate change order requests. Do not proceed with any work until a signed modification or other written authority is received from the Contracting Officer. Only the Contracting Officer may approve a change order.

1.7. Field Changes: No changes in the cost or the scope of the project may be made without processing a change order. Field changes not involving cost or scope may be initiated by the BCE, COR, Contracting Officer or the Contractor.

1.8. Contractor Passes: Contractor Passes are only issued to personnel who have properly submitted a locally generated 175th Wing Installation Access Application and have been cleared through an approved background investigation by the 175th Security Forces Squadron. The Installation Access Application contains required information necessary to conduct a National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) background check or a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) check.

Contractor Passes are only issued to contractors who will be required to work more than 14-days on the installation in performance of their contract. For contractors requiring less than 14 days of access, an AF FM 75, Visitors Pass, will be issued upon a favorable background investigation.

The Defense Forces Commander (DFC) maintains the right to deny contractors access to the installation based on unfavorable information obtained through NCIC or DBIDS.

1.9. Daily Report and Sign-In Register: Each day the Contractor is on site to perform any work, the Superintendent/Foreman shall sign in at the Base Engineering (Facility 2100), indicating specific Facility/Location and the number of people who shall be performing work that day.

1.10. Hours of Operations: The hours of operations at the Martin State Airport Air National Guard Base are 10 hours per day (0630 – 1700) Tuesday – Friday. Coordinate access to premises with COR for execution of work. Emergency situations, military operations, or other contingencies, may cause suspension of work or restrictions on access to the construction site.

1.11. Off-Hours Work: Except as otherwise specified, all work shall be performed during regular work hours (indicated above). If the Contractor desires or is required to work on Mondays, Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays or other hours outside normal work schedule, the Contractor shall be required to seek written approval from the BCE. The Contractor is not entitled to premium time if the request is approved.

1.12. Clean up: The work site is an active civilian and military airport. Site cleanliness and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) control is essential. The Contractor will clean up all construction debris and refuse and will remove it from the work site and the Base daily at their own expense.

1.13. Safety: The Contractor is responsible for performing all work In Accordance With (IAW) State and Federal OSHA requirements as well as compliance with the most current USACE EM 385-1-1. This is available at http://140.194.76.129/publications/eng-manuals/em385-1-1/2008_English/toc.html.

1.14. Environmental Protection and Waste Disposal: The disposal of all materials, which may include hazardous or toxic liquids that are used to perform the work, shall conform to all Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations. All dumpster service and waste management shall be provided at no additional cost to the Government. All recyclable metal shall be placed into Martin State Airport scrap metal recycling containers. Please contact the Base Environmental Engineer Maj DeJaun Saunders at (410) 918-6486 for detailed information. Also for more information, review “Environmental Protection Plan for Contractors”, which will be provided during the solicitation phase.

1.15. Hazardous Materials: If suspected hazardous materials are discovered, do not disturb, and contact the COR.

1.16. Drawings: Drawings furnished by the government to the Contractor may be used for general information only and shall not be relied upon or used as the basis for preparation of contract drawings required by this contract without complete verification by the Contractor.

1.17. Military Real Property Data – DD Form 1354: The Contractor shall furnish real property data to the Government via the DD Form 1354, Building Information Checklist for the Transfer and Acceptance of Military Real Property, for each new construction and/or renovation project awarded, unless otherwise notified. The cost and unit of measure of each individual asset must be identified separately. If demolition work is within the scope of the project, demolished assets and demolition costs must also be identified. The Contractor is responsible for accuracy of data, current up to the time of completion. The Contractor should contact the Real Property Office at 410-918-6222 with questions pertaining to the DD Form 1354. For construction data assistance, Contractor may contact the 175th Base Civil Engineer’s Office to speak with the COR, or Project Manager assigned to the project.

1.18. “The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the contractor will report ALL contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The contractor is required to completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address “https://contractormanpower.army.pentagon.mil. The required information includes: (1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative; (2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number; (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period; (4) Contractor name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of contractor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-contractor); (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-contractor); (7) Total payments (including subcontractor); (8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-contractor if different); (9) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information); (10) Locations where contractor and sub-contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest City, Country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website); (12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language, and, (13) Number of contractor and sub-contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of its submission, the contractor will also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year.”

Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Requiring Activity: F7U3MB

1.19. Specific Project Information: The contract shall provide for a local Maryland Master General Licensed Electrical Contractor to complete the demolition, installation, connection and interconnection of the new generator systems and their components. The electrical contractor shall provide proof of five years of experience in the installation of stationary industrial generators in the state of Maryland. The Contractor shall provide temporary electrical power during the time of installation until the new diesel generator sets are commissioned and in service. The award of contract will be based on the contractor’s project experience, installation experience, work plan/project schedule and price.

Deliverables: The contractor must supply and install a turnkey standby generator system to provide power during Electrical Power Outages. The contractor must evaluate the existing system, conduct investigations on the electrical load connected to the generators and transfer switches, calculate existing loads and design a backup electrical power system which would include but not be limited to generator, environmentally protective fuel tanks, transfer switches, cabling, distribution panels and monitoring systems. This design must include a new concrete based structure. The design would consider electrical components that provide voltage and phase matching technology. The generator plant shall be fitted with all systems required to maintain a fully charged battery grid and appropriate engine temperature. The status of the backup power system shall be electronically monitored from within the Fire Department, Building 3150. (Remote annunciation of the generators need to be centrally monitored). The design and construction of the new generator will be coordinated such that at no time will the existing facilities that are currently connected to standby generator are without a backup electrical power supply. The contractor will provide diesel fuel off road to all location of new generators. All designs will conform to the current edition of the Master Specifications and Design Standards as published in ASHRAE, NFPA and NEC building codes and standards and Air Force standards, AFI-32-1065 and NFPA 780.

2. Demolition Work: Upon demolition of the existing services and placement and connection of the new generator equipment, provide for the area being utilized as a space completely designated for new and relocated transfer switches. Trades involving carpentry, ironworking, masonry, stucco, painting, plumbing/pipefitting, mechanical and electrical shall be utilized for the installation of materials and systems as needed. All work will be coordinated through Base Civil Engineering.

2.1.1 Locations of Work:

2.1.2. BLDG 2072 RADIO RELAY (GATOR SITE)

· BGE electrical service to existing double-throw switch must be deactivated to install new diesel generator; contractor shall be responsible for the scheduling of the outage and coordination of the BGE outage and provide power to building during outage. At no time will this building be without power.

· Furnish and install new 3-phase, 4-wire, 60KW diesel generator Model Type 40REOZJC set to include generator, weatherproof enclosure, 275 gal, 48 hr. fuel sub base (with secondary containment).

· Install 200A, 3-pole circuit breaker.

· Battery charger, block heater.

· Fill fuel tank prior to testing, factory load bank test.

· Reconnect all power and control wiring as required.

· Contractor will verify the condition of the existing NEMA 3R, 3-phase, 4-pole, 208 volt, ATS and associated wiring.

· Furnish and install remote annunciator and associated wiring.

· As-built riser diagram for generator, transfer switch, and normal source.

2.1.3. BLDG 4200 HEADQUATERS

· Contractor will deactivate existing fire pump on existing diesel generator; contractor shall be responsible for the scheduling of the outage and coordination of the BGE outage and provide power to building during outage. At no time will this building be without power.

· Remove existing 130KW Diesel generator.

· Provide Kohler 125KW, 480/277V, 3-phase, 4-wire diesel generator installed on existing concrete pad.

· Install 24-hour sub-base fuel tank

· Install Battery charger, block heater and alternator strip heater.

BLDG 4200 HEADQUARTERS BUILDING ELECTRICAL ALTERATIONS

· Supply and install a trench from the existing 400 amp disconnect to the existing generator location. Approximately 30 feet.

· Supply and install conduit and feeder wire from disconnect to new gen. location and tie on to a separate 400-amp breaker.

· Disconnect load wires and control wires from the existing generator.

· Drain the fuel from the existing base tank and store in temporary drums

· Remove existing generator from generator pad and properly dispose.

· Set new Kohler 125 KW generator onto existing pad at the same location

· Rework and reconnect existing load wires back to the new generator

· Rework and reconnect the existing control wires back to the new generator

· Polish and clean the existing fuel and transfer back into the new base tank

· All power, control wiring, and final connections.

· Factory start-up and commissioning.

· Temporary generator power included for duration of HQ generator replacement and HQ electrical alterations.

· All scheduled outages coordinated with owner during normal hours.

· As-built riser diagram for generator, transfer switch, and normal source.

3. Site Visit: A site visit will be coordinated by the contacting office COR.

4. Cost Proposal: Provide a detailed cost proposal indicating costs and breakdowns for all items as stated in Section1.19. Thru 2.1.3.

5. Description of Work: The Contractor shall describe in his or her proposal how they will manage the project. The Contractor shall identify key staff and their abilities to manage projects of this magnitude, including scheduling methods, reporting, and execution.

6. Construction Performance Period: The Contractor shall identify the proposed construction performance period. The proposed performance period will be included in the Cost Proposal.

7. Meetings: A Preconstruction Meeting will be required post award and prior to construction. Weekly progress meetings will also be required.

8. Sundry Elements: Any material, devices or services not specifically mentioned or indicated in the design specification that are reasonably required for a complete, finished and first class operating installation, shall be provided by the Contractor at no additional cost to the owner. The work shall be installed in accordance with these specification and best industry practices.

9. Cutting and Patching Proposal: Submit a proposal describing procedures at least 7 days before the time cutting and patching will be performed, requesting approval to proceed.

10. Cut in-place construction to provide for installation of other components or performance of other construction, and subsequently patch as required to restore surfaces to their original condition.

11. Use materials identical to in-place materials. For exposed surfaces, use materials that visually match in-place adjacent surfaces to the fullest extent possible.

12. Quality Control: The Contractor shall establish and maintain quality control to assure compliance with contract requirements and shall maintain records of his quality control for all construction operations required under this section. A copy of these records, as well as the records of corrective action taken, shall be furnished to the Government.

13. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions:

14. Notify the COR prior to arranging with Baltimore Gas and Electric (BG&E) to shut off and turn on electrical and/or natural gas utilities. Notify the COR not less than 7 calendar days in advance of proposed utility interruptions. The Electrical Contractor is responsible for submitting applicable BG&E service applications and site plans when necessary. The Government will be responsible for all BG&E connection fees.

15. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without the COR’s written permission.

16. Submittals:

17. Shop Drawings: Provide drawings required to show the systems involved and clearly show the extent, type and detailed requirements of the work for approval by the COR prior to construction. Submit 2 sets of all drawings; 1 set for BCE, 1 set for Contracting, and 2 sets will be returned to the Contractor.

18. As-Built Drawings: Provide redlined As-Built drawings in Auto CAD 2014 version of all new construction. Utility redlines shall show the locations of utility lines and connections with dimensions that are triangulated to building corners. Contractor will provide revised Electrical Power Riser Diagrams of Facilities 2072 and 4200.

19. Product Information: Provide all material submittals utilizing AF IMT 3000, Material Approval Submittal available at http://www.usmilitarycontracting.com/uploads/Attach_6.pdf for approval by the COR prior to construction. Submit 4 sets of all AF IMT 3000 with attachments; 1 set for BCE, 1 set for Contracting, and 2 sets will be returned to the Contractor. Provide all product information for approval by the COR prior to construction.

20. Prescriptions/Clauses: Contractor shall perform testing of installed equipment, furnish two complete sets of prints and O&M manuals for the new equipment, and perform training of personnel on the new equipment.

21. Standard Warranty Coverage: Contractor shall provide all Kohler Co. Warranties associated with the complete usable product and indicated any repair or replacement options furnished with this product.

22. Generator Location Photo.

EXISTING GENERATOR TO BE REPLACED @ FACILITY 2072

EXISTING DISCONNECT SWITCH @ FACILITY 4200

EXISTING GENERATOR TO BE REPLACED @ FACILITY 4200

Section 010000 Division 01 – General Requirements

1. INSURANCE - MINIMUM AMOUNTS

1.1. Reference Contract Clause titled, “Insurance -Work on a Government Installation (FAR 52.228-5). Kinds and minimum amounts are as follows:

for bodily injury and $20,000 for property damage

1.2. Except in states with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers’ compensation to be written by private carriers.

1.3. NOTE: Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall certify to the Contracting Officer, in writing, that the required insurance has been obtained. The policies referenced in the certification (s) shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government’s interest shall not be effective (1) for such period as the laws of the state in which this contract is to be performed prescribe or (2) until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer, whichever period is longer. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of proofs of required insurance, and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of all subcontractors’ proofs of required insurance, and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request.

2. Reserved.

3. SCHEDULING

3.1. Normal base work hours for the Contractor will be between the hours of 7:00 AM through 4:30 PM, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Federal Holidays. If the Contractor desires to work during periods other than above, he must notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) five (5) working days in advance of his intention to work during other periods to allow assignment of additional inspection forces. When the COR determines that they are reasonably available, he may authorize the Contractor to perform work during periods other than normal duty hours/days. However, if inspectors are required to perform in excess of their normal duty hours/days solely for the benefit of the Contractor, the actual cost of the inspection, at overtime rates, will be charged to the Contractor and will be deducted from the final payment of the Contract amount.

3.2. The following Federal legal Holidays are observed by this base:

3.3. NOTE: Any of the above holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed the preceding Friday; holidays falling on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday.

3.4. Prior to commencing work on the job initially, resumption of work after prolonged interruption (7 calendar days or more), commencement of any warranty work, and upon completion of warranty work, the contractor must notify the Contracting Officer (or the Contracting Officer’s Representative). When relocating to new sites, returning to sites for follow-up work on a phased work plan, notification to the Contracting Officer’s Representative is sufficient. Notification should be by personal contact; however, advance notification may be by telephone, or in writing, and should be accomplished sufficiently in advance to allow scheduling of inspection forces. The purpose of the above precautions is to ensure construction inspection and recording of work proceedings.

3.5. 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 subcontractors or in establishing the extent of the work to be performed by any trade.

4. INVOICING AND PAYMENT

4.1. Properly prepared invoices, bearing the contract number, shall be submitted to the Contracting Office on designated invoice forms provided at the pre-construction meeting PRIOR to uploading in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) the DFAS paying system. This submission will be for review prior to submitting an electronic invoice through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). See end of this Section for important information and codes needed.). Payment will be made by in accordance with FAR Clause 52.232-5 Fixed-Price Construction Contracts and FAR Clause 52.232-27, Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts, All payments will be made by electronic transfer of funds (EFT).

4.2. To meet compliance with DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, you shall submit your request for payment (invoice) through WAWF. For more information on the WAWF system, including how to register, visit https://wawf.eb.mil. Payment will be made by paying office specified in the contract award in accordance with the clauses Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, FAR 52.232-5, and Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts, FAR 52.232-27.

4.3. The Government will make payment through WAWF upon satisfactory completion of work AND receipt of a proper certification for payment. Do not input invoice into WAWF until the pre-approval of invoice is received from the contracting officer. This will lessen the need for rejections in WAWF Payment may be withheld unless all contractual requirements including but not limited to: RECEIPT OF PROPER WEEKLY PAYROLLS IAW DAVIS BACON REQUIREMENTS have been timely received.

4.4. All requests for payments through WAWF must include a Subcontractor Payment Register pursuant to FAR Clause 52.232-5 and a contractor’s certification that reads as follows:

I hereby certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief that – The amounts requested are only for performance in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions of the contract; All payments due to subcontractors and suppliers from previous payments received under the contract have been made, and timely payments will be made from the proceeds of the payment covered by this certification, in accordance with subcontract agreements and requirements of Chapter 39 of Title 31, United States Code; This request for progress payments does not include any amounts which the prime contractor intends to withhold or retain from subcontractor or supplier in accordance with the terms and conditions of the subcontract; and This certification is not to be construed as final acceptance of a subcontractor’s performance.

4.5. The Government will make payment upon satisfactory completion of work AND receipt of a proper certification for payment. Payment may be withheld unless all contractual requirements, including but not limited to: RECEIPT OF PROPER WEEKLY PAYROLLS IAW CONSTRUCTION WAGE REQUIREMENTS FAR 52.222-6 have been timely received. Payrolls shall indicate CLIN to which they are applicable.

4.6. A release of claims is required for all final payment requests and shall be submitted by the contractor with the final invoice.

5. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

5.1. The contracting office of the Maryland Air National Guard is the office having administrative jurisdiction over this contract for all matters. A list of the names and telephone numbers of the Government team comprising the contract administrator, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), consultant, and point of contact at the project site will be provided at the post-award/pre-construction conference.

5.2. All correspondence shall be addressed to the Contracting Officer. A copy of all correspondence shall be furnished to the contracting officer’s representative. Enclosures attached to or transmitted with the correspondence shall also be furnished with an original and one copy. Each letter shall make reference to the contract name, contract number, project number, and project title, and shall have only one subject. For tracking purposes, a sequential numbering system should be used for all correspondence.

6. PAPERLESS CONTRACTING

6.1. The National Guard is fully committed to the Federal Government’s electronic commerce and paperless contracting initiatives. As such, it is anticipated that to the maximum extent possible to include but not limited to correspondence, modification distribution, etc., to include specifications and drawings, will be issued using electronic methods, i.e., electronic mail (e-mail). Contractors shall have and maintain capability to receive documents in this manner.

6.2. Additionally, it is anticipated that within the life of this contract, other electronic processes will be enacted. These include, but are not limited to, electronic bidding/offers, change order proposals, and electronic invoicing. When implemented by the Contracting Officer, contractors shall participate fully in any of these new requirements at no additional cost to the Government.

7. TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY MONITORING

All communications with DOD organizations are subject to communications security (COMSEC) review. Contractor personnel must be aware that 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 that any time they place a call to, or receive a call from, a DOD organization, they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor shall assume the responsibility for ensuring wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DOD information.

8. UTILITY SERVICES

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 is responsible for installing temporary service outlets, as necessary, at its expense in accordance with the clause entitled “Availability and Use of Utility Services” (FAR Clause 52.236-14).

9. PREPARATION OF MATERIAL APPROVAL SUBMITTALS

The contractor shall submit all materials and articles requiring approval, as required by the Material and Workmanship Clause, FAR 52.236-5. Submittals shall be made using AF Form 3000, or approved equal. Submittals shall be processed in accordance with the procedures in Section 01 33 00, Submittals. Submittals shall be given a distinct identification system by CLIN if multiple CLINS are applicable. Individual submittal documents shall not be comprised of items for more than one CLIN. Address for delivery of submittals will be provided at the post award/pre-construction conference. The contractor is reminded that an individual within the company who has authority to make the certification must sign the certification on the AF Form 3000.

10. WORK PROGRESS AND PREPARATION OF PROGRESS SCHEDULES AND REPORTS

10.1. A weekly meeting may be held with the Contractor, COR and Contracting Officer (KO), if necessary, to discuss work progress, problems and potential change orders. The Contractor shall attend these meetings at no additional cost to the Government. Prior to beginning work on specific work elements of a project, the contractor shall confer with the COR and agree on a sequence of procedures and means of access to premises and buildings; space for storage of materials and equipment; delivery of materials; and use of approaches, use of corridors, stairways and similar means of passage.

10.1.1. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-15, “Schedules for Construction Contracts”, the contractor shall within five days after work commences on the contract, or another period of time determined by the KO, prepare and submit to the KO for approval three copies of a practicable schedule showing the order in which the contractor proposes to perform the work, and the dates on which the Contractor contemplates starting and completing features of work. A composite schedule for the overall contract shall also be provided. The schedule shall be on an AF Form 3064, Contract Progress Schedule, or an approved computer generated format similar to the AF Form 3064. The work shall be scheduled so that, upon the start of construction, work progresses in a continuous and diligent manner. A schedule which does not reflect steady and reasonable progress throughout the construction period will be rejected. Both the Contractor and the COR are required to provide monthly progress reports covering the period from notice to proceed through final inspection. Unless agreement cannot be made on the applicable percentage of progress a joint report will be submitted to the Contracting Officer. This reports shall be submitted on the NGB Contract Progress Report form (similar to an AF Form 3065), or an approved computer generated similar format. These reports shall track progress by CLIN, if contract contains multiple CLINs, multiple AF Form 3064 and NG Contract Progress Reports will also be required for payment purposes.

10.2. Reserved

10.3. The Contractor shall prepare a work progress schedule required for completion of each of the various divisions of work. Updated plans and Form 3064 showing work progress via e-mail file copy, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer, shall be provided bi-weekly at the progress meetings. If there are possible deviations from the original plan, those must be noted and approved by the Contracting Officer before work changes are implemented. The schedule shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer, in the number of copies as directed. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-15, “Schedules for Construction Contracts”. The reports contemplated by the clause herein titled “Schedules for Construction Contracts” shall be accomplished on and in accordance with instructions pertaining to AF Form 3064, “Contract Progress Schedule” and a National Guard Contract Progress Report”.

11. NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION/PRE-FINAL AND FINAL INSPECTION

11.1. The contractor shall conduct a pre-final inspection in the presence of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to the date scheduled for Final Inspection. Any discrepancies noted shall be corrected prior to Final Inspection.

11.2. The contractor shall request scheduling of a final inspection in writing to the Contracting Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the desired date or as otherwise negotiated with the Contracting Officer.

11.3. Civil Engineering personnel and the Contracting Officer will perform the Final Inspection in the presence of the contractor, and any discrepancies noted shall be corrected within the time specified by the Contracting Officer.

11.4. Final Inspection shall not constitute acceptance of a project unless so stipulated by issuance of a separate acceptance notice.

11.5. The contractor is cautioned to ensure they have completed adequate Quality Control reviews prior to scheduling pre-final or final inspections. In the event the Contracting Officer finds that the project is not ready for the applicable inspection, (too many discrepancies) the contractor may be held liable for the costs of a repeat inspection. If the inspection involves A/E personnel these costs may include additional labor, travel and miscellaneous expenses.

12. DESIGNATION OF TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE

The Contracting Officer will appoint a qualified Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for the purposes of technically administering the contract; however, all matters concerning this contract or any work ordered placed against this contract must first be approved by the Contracting Officer. This in no way authorizes anyone other than the Contracting Officer to commit the Government to changes in terms of the contract.

13. CONTRACTOR STAFF AND EMPLOYEES

13.1. Prior to commencing on-site construction, the contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with a telephone number and FAX number at which the contractor or his representative may be contacted at any time during regular working hours and an emergency number at which the contractor may be contacted in situations requiring immediate attention.

13.2. Supervision. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contractor employees performing services under this contract; such employees shall be accountable not to the Government, but solely to the contractor, who in turn is responsible to the Government.

13.3. Contractor’s Employees. All work under this contract shall be performed in a skillful and workmanlike manner. The Contracting Officer may, in writing, require the contractor to remove from the job site, any employee the Contracting Officer deems incompetent, careless or otherwise objectionable.

14. CONTRACTOR OFFICE AND STORAGE

14.1. Parking of contractor vehicles shall be restricted to the contractor’s designed on-site area or the work area. The company name shall be prominently displayed on all construction vehicles parked on the job site.

14.2. Security of material storage areas on the job site shall be the responsibility of the contractor. The area shall be kept neat and orderly and free of debris.

15. RECORD DRAWINGS

During construction of a project and on the job site, the contractor shall maintain a completed record of all changes and corrections from the layout shown on the drawings, if applicable. The contractor shall enter such changes and corrections on contract or record drawings promptly, and submit the “red line” drawings to the Contracting Officer upon completion of the project. The record drawings shall indicate all changes and corrections concerning the actual locations of all sub-surface utility lines. In order for the location of these lines and appurtenances to be determined in the event the surface opening or indictors become covered or obscured, the record drawings shall show, by offset dimensions to two permanently fixed surface features, the end of the each run including each change in direction. Valves splice boxes, and similar appurtenances shall be located by dimensioning along the utility run from a reference point. The average depth below the surface of each run shall also be recorded. The Government does not guarantee the accuracy of existing record drawings; it is the contractor’s responsibility to verify all as-built conditions.

16. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS

The contractor shall be responsible for the coordination and proper relation of all aspects of the work. He/she shall field verify all dimensions and advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies prior to proceeding with any phase of the work. Where exact locations are not given for the positioning of equipment and devices, they shall be positioned to permit easy access for maintenance and for removal and replacement of component parts.

17. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

17.1. The contractor shall comply with all security regulations imposed by the base/post commander and/or agency occupying the space where work is to be performed. Any necessary security clearances shall be obtained prior to commencement of work.

17.2. It is expected that new security requirements to satisfy contractor personal identification requirements in Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12), ''Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors,'' and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201, ''Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors” are incorporated in the life of this contract. Contractor shall comply with all requirements, at no additional cost to the Government.

17.3. The contractor shall ensure that all parts of the facility where work is being performed are adequately protected against vandalism and theft.

17.4. Contractors shall follow instructions provided by the Security Forces for access to the MD ANG. If a gate pass is not granted to a contractor allowing the delivery of goods, execution of warranty support, or performance of services please contact the contracting officer. Be sure that all of your employees have the proper ID (drivers license, state ID, immigration card, U.S. Passport, etc.). If they do not have the proper ID, they will be turned away.

17.5. The Prime Contractor and all of its subcontractors will be required to wear orange or lime colored safety vests while performing work on the installation.

17.6. U.S. Government will not be held liable for any delays or breach of contract caused by refusal of the Security Forces to allow entry.

17.7. All prospective contractors MUST be U.S. citizens or MUST have established and maintain legal residence in the U.S., and are authorized by the US government to work in the United States (i.e. Green card, worker authorization, etc.). All prospective contractors MUST have at least one form of U.S. government issued photo identification (drivers license, U.S. passport, U.S. work visa, etc.) for entry to the installation. Security Forces will review any questionable identification documents for determination as to whether or not said identification is authorized for access to the installation.

17.8. All prospective contractors/contractor employees, once it has been established that they maintain the appropriate credential as described in one above, are subject to a Criminal History Check.

17.9. Note: For the purposes of Contracting services, it is implied that, that any and all parties agree to a Criminal History Background Check once entered into any contract. Any documents that are provided and found fraudulent to include, but not limited to driver’s licenses, contracting licenses, etc., will result in an arrest and potential termination for default from the contract. All contractors are subject to search in order to obtain entry onto the installation and while working on the installation. Any refusal to submit to a search of their person or vehicle will be deemed as a violent act of aggression against the installation and will be cause for dismissal from the installation and revocation of future privileges and installation access.

17.10 Antiterrorism Awareness Level I Training (AT Level I). This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within a US Government controlled installation, facility or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to US Government installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I training within 10 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. AT Level I may be accomplished by a Level I qualified instructor; completing the Force Protection computer-based training (CBT) course on the Advanced Distributed Learning System (ADLS), or Joint Knowledge Online at http://jko.jten.mil. Certificates shall be turned into the COR. Please ensure contractors are attaching their certificates along with their applications (WF 113). Contractors who have not completed an Antiterrorism Level I training will not be allowed on the installation.

18. REGULATIONS

18.1. The contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, Local, DOD, National Guard Bureau, Army and Air Force regulations pertaining to safety, traffic control and fire prevention.

19. TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE

19.1. The contractor shall coordinate with suppliers and shippers to ensure that incoming materials are properly identified with the contractor’s name, contract number and project title. The contractor shall designate an authorized individual to be available to receive shipment. The Government will not provide storage other than that available at the project site.

19.2. Storage of supplies, materials and equipment on the project site shall be accomplished in such a manner so as to prevent mechanical and climatic damage and loss due to vandalism or theft. Equipment temporarily removed in the performance of work and stored on the job site shall be stored and protected in accordance with previous paragraphs, and shall be replaced in a condition compatible with its original state. Security for equipment and material removed from the job site for temporary storage until reuse shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

20. CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS AND FILL MATERIALS

20.1. At the end of each workday, the contractor shall clean up the work and storage areas and stack all materials in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer or his designated representative. Upon completion of a project, the contractor shall ensure that all dirt, trash, and debris resulting from the construction operations are removed from the work area. Unless directed otherwise in the contract or by the Contracting Officer, disposal of debris shall be made at the contractor’s expense and shall be delivered to a state approved disposal site located off base. Debris shall not be left in such a manner that wind or other weather conditions can cause the debris to be scattered outside the work area (i.e., on nearby runways, ramps or taxiways).

20.2. The hauling and disposal of excess fill material including rock, gravel, sod, broken concrete or asphalt, plaster, etc., shall be the responsibility of the contractor. Disposal shall be in accordance with applicable state and local regulations.

21. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

All waste materials generated by any work under the contract performed on a Government installation shall at all times be handled, transported, stored, and disposed of by the contractor and by his subcontractors in accordance with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, court orders, and other types of rulings having the effect of the law. Should the United States Government be held liable for any neglect or improper actions by the contractor or any subcontractor regarding removal or disposal of any hazardous waste, the contractor shall reimburse the Government for all such liability.

22. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

22.1. Any material suspected of being hazardous that is encountered during performance of a project shall immediately be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer, at which time a determination will be made as to whether hazardous material testing shall be performed. If the Contracting Officer directs the contractor to perform tests, and/or the material is found to be of a hazardous nature requiring additional protective measures, a contract modification may be required, subject to equitable adjustment under the terms of the contract.

22.2. The contractor is advised that friable and/or non-friable asbestos-containing material may be encountered in project areas. Friable asbestos-containing material is any material that contains more than one percent asbestos by weight, and that hand pressure can crumble, pulverize or reduce to powder when dry. Non-friable asbestos-containing materials are materials in which asbestos fibers are bound by a matrix material, saturation, impregnation or coating. Non-friable asbestos-containing materials do not normally release airborne asbestos fiber during routine handling and end-use. However, excessive fiber concentrations may be produced during uncontrolled abrading, sanding, drilling, cutting, machining, removal, demolition, or other similar activities. 29 CFR 1910.1001 shall be referenced in the event asbestos-containing materials are encountered. Friable asbestos-containing materials are not authorized for use in new construction or maintenance projects.

23. POLLUTION ABATEMENT

23.1. All work shall be performed in a manner minimizing pollution of air, water and land as required.

23.2. Transporting materials to or from the site shall be accomplished in a manner preventing materials or particles from becoming airborne. Earth materials shall be wetted or otherwise protected. Gravel, sand and concrete shall be contained within vehicles to prevent spillage. Tarpaulins must be fastened over load before entering surrounding streets. Removal of any materials dropped or blown off vehicles shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

23.3. Burning of any material is strictly prohibited.

23.4. Stream beds, lakes, drainage ways, sanitary and storm sewers, etc., shall not be polluted by fuels, oils, bitumen, acids or other harmful materials. Grading shall be accomplished to prevent surface drainage from the construction site containing harmful amounts of sediment from draining onto adjacent areas.

23.5. Flushing of concrete trucks is restricted to the location specifically designed for this purpose by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

23.6. Excess mortar, plaster or drywall materials shall not be disposed of on Government property. Water utilized for plastering or drywall equipment shall be disposed of in accordance with the instructions of the COR, and under no circumstances shall water be disposed of in areas which are planted or scheduled to be planted.

24. COORDINATION WITH GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES

24.1. If it becomes necessary to interrupt work activities in buildings and/or areas for construction purposes, permission to do so must be requested in writing to the…