SOW Replace MGM ATCT Concrete Sidewalk.pdf

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION SCOPE OF WORK

REPLACE CONCRETE SIDEWALK AT MGM ATCT

FAA Montgomery ATCT

4701-A Tower Road Montgomery, Al 36043

1. STATEMENT OF WORK

The Federal Aviation Administration has an Air Traffic Control Tower at the Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM ATCT). The facility intends to remove and replace the concrete sidewalk that surrounds the facility. The existing sidewalk will be removed and replaced with new concrete (see Figure 1).

A new section of sidewalk will be placed that will connect the patio to an existing concrete driveway. The contractor must furnish necessary equipment, materials, labor and supervision to perform the following work at the Montgomery ATCT located at 4701-A, Montgomery, AL 36043. The facility is a navigational aid facility with Air Traffic Control personnel, equipment technicians and administrative personnel that provide information directly to aircraft and the flying public for navigation. Work within this area must be coordinated with the FAA Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in advance.

All square footages are approximations, and the Contractor must be responsible for validating dimensions and quantities, however in all cases, dimensions are considered a minimum requirement.

Work Activities:

1. Saw cut approximately 300 linear feet of existing concrete sidewalk along the edge where the sidewalk meets the asphalt parking lot. See Figure 3.

2. Remove and dispose of approximately 40 cubic yards of existing concrete sidewalk and subbase in accordance with local standards.

3. Temporarily remove any sprinkler heads in the work area for the concrete sidewalk.

Contractor must remove sprinkler heads to prevent damage. Any sprinkler heads removed during construction must be reinstalled and tested for operability.

4. Drill a minimum of three holes on the side of existing concrete pavement, six inches (6”) deep to accept #4 rebar dowels (12 inches long).

5. Provide and install dowels with epoxy, embedded 6” horizontally in existing concrete pavement slabs. (Submittal Required for Dowels and Epoxy)

6. Form and place concrete for approximately 490 linear feet of sidewalk pavement in sections in accordance with an installation phasing plan. Concrete thickness must be 4”. Width of sidewalk paths that surround the ATCT varies (See Figure 2).

7. Provide and install 2” of crushed gravel, compacted with a heavy, walk behind, vibratory roller for the sidewalk base course. (Minimum or three passes) (Submittal Required).

8. Sidewalk must have hand tooled joints and a broom finish in accordance with industry standards, using 4000 psi, pea gravel mix, with fiber mesh and 6x6 welded wire fabric. (Submittal for mix design required).

a. Slump when delivered to site must be no more than 4”. (Submittal Required for

Concrete Mix Design)

b. Provide ½” x 5” asphaltic expansion joint between new and existing concrete.

c. Install expansion joint to allow top ½” to be filled with expansion joint compound. (Submittal required with SDS)

i. Alternative method may include raising the existing sidewalk. (Submittal required if proposed)

9. When concrete has cured, remove cap and fill all joints with Sikasil®-728 SL Self-leveling, ultra-low-modulus, highway/parking garage, neutral cure silicone sealant, or equal. (Submittal Required)

10. Contractor must submit an installation phasing plan for the sidewalk. At least one of the two front entry ways must always remain open and unobstructed for entry into the ATCT (Phasing plan submittal must be approved by the Contracting Officer Representative).

11. Construction zones must be barricaded off from pedestrian traffic to ensure safety of pedestrians in the vicinity of construction. Parking spaces adjacent to where work is being performed must be blocked off from use. The installation phasing plan must include diagram showing work areas and barricaded areas during construction.

12. Contractor must provide a portable restroom facility for the duration of construction.

Location of restroom facility must be approved by the Montgomery Facility Manager or designated representative.

The Contractor is expected to work between the hours of 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM unless alternate hours have been coordinated with onsite FAA representative. Coordinate work hours in advance with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Coordination between the GC and FAA personnel is required at all times in order to maintain an operational facility.

Any discrepancies between the contract provisions and the actual site conditions must be referred to the Contracting Officer (CO) for a written determination in accordance with Contract Clause entitled Order of Precedence.

2. SITE ACCESS/CONSTRUCTION LIMITS

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

2. Construction/demolition must in no way interfere with FAA Operations. Extreme care must be exercised so as not to cause any interference or interruption of service provided by this facility. It is mandatory that the contractor protect FAA personnel and existing communications 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. The contractor must 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 must be obtained off site, at no additional cost the Government.

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

5. Damage to existing paving, lawns, and utilities caused by the contractor's activities must be repaired immediately. Any damages that are a result of the contractor’s activities must be repaired. All costs of repairs must be paid by the contractor. After notice to proceed and prior to the commencement of construction, the contractor and COR must 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.

6. 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.

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

8. All work hours, shifts, and overtime work must 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.

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

3. 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 - In accordance with Contract Clause entitled SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR, the Contractor must 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 must 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 must 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 must 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.

4. COORDINATION/SUBMITTALS

The contractor must provide submittals for items listed in the Statement of Work (Section 1).

Submit the following:

a. Catalog Cut, Specification Sheet or Technical Data Sheet of the proposed materials.

b. Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals to be brought into the facility. (Must be maintained in a binder while on site)

The contractor must coordinate all work which has any or may have any impact on any operational system through the COR. The contractor must immediately cease any work which is adversely impacting the operation of the FAA facility and must 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 must 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 must be removed and replaced with new, acceptable materials by the contractor at the contractor's own expense. Contractor must also pay for testing of new materials which have been installed in place of rejected materials.

5. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Contractor Responsibility

1. General Safety Provisions - The Contractor must bear full responsibility to provide safe working conditions for its employees and Contractors. The Contractor must 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 must 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 must not permit the use of any machinery, tool, material, or equipment that is not in compliance with OSHA regulations. The employer must permit only those employees qualified by training and/or experience to operate equipment and machinery.

4. The FAA must 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.

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

The Contractor must 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 must 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

6. CLEAN-UP

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

7. SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT

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

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

PROTECTION OF MATERIAL. Contractor must protect and maintain in like new condition all materials and supplies to be incorporated into this project and must 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.

CONTACT/LOCATION INFORMATION

A. Location of Work:

Montgomery ATCT 4701-B Tower Road Montgomery, AL 36043

B. FAA Point of Contact:

Angela Freeman Atlanta District Office 200 Tradeport Blvd., Suite 201 Atlanta, GA 30354 678-832-9817

C. Pre-Bid Site Visit: All interested contractors are invited to view the site conditions prior to bidding. A site visit can be coordinated with the FAA Point of Contact. All expenses for the recommended site visit must be the responsibility of the contractor. The U.S. Government must not reimburse any expenses incurred for the purpose of soliciting bids for this contract.

8. 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

Figure 1: Satellite View of Facility – Existing sidewalk to be replaced in yellow;

New section of sidewalk shown in blue

Figure 2: Dimensions of Sidewalk Sections

Figure 3: Location of required saw-cutting; Location of new section of concrete sidewalk