SOW (Small).pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE

QUANTITY (IDIQ)

(Base Sitework & Paving)

Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts

2 Jul 2020

Statement of Work 2 Jul 2020 Base Paving & Sitework IDIQ Hanscom AFB, MA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1- SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.2 WORK BY THE GOVERNMENT

1.3 COMMENCEMENT OF WORK

1.4 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

1.5 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS

1.6 CONFLICT OF INTEREST

1.7 SUBCONTRACTORS

1.8 AVAILABILITY

1.9 RESPONSE TIMES

SECTION 2 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 MANAGEMENT PLAN

2.2 CODES

2.3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

2.4 MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS

2.5 QUALITY CONTROL (QC)

2.6 QC COORDINATION MEETING

2.7 DOCUMENTATION

2.8 DAILY REPORTS

2.9 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

2.10 TRAFFIC AND UTILITY SYSTEM INTERUPTIONS

2.11 WORK HOURS

2.12 JOB SITE VERIFICATION/GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RECORD DRAWINGS

2.13 MATERIAL SUBMITTALS & SHOP DRAWINGS

2.14 PERMITS

2.15 EXCAVATION

2.16 TESTING OF MATERIALS

2.17 PROJECT SCHEDULING & COORDINATION

2.18 NOISE CONTROL

2.19 CONSTRUCTION SITE MAINTENANCE

2.20 CONTRACTOR PARKING

2.21 TRANSPORTATION OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

2.22 BASE FIRE REGULATIONS

2.23 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

2.24 WORKING ON OR NEAR AIRFIELD

2.25 WORK IN SPECIAL SECURITY AREAS

2.26 SAFETY

2.27 SEVERE WEATHER

2.28 BARRIERS AND ENCLOSURES

2.29 EQUIPMENT

2.30 MATERIAL

2.31 REAL PROPERTY INSTALLED EQUIPMENT (RPIE)

2.32 SALVAGE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

2.33 USE OF TOBACCO

2.34 INAPPROPRIATE WORK BEHAVIOR

2.35 COMPLETION OF CONTRACT

2.36 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SERVICES

2.37 EMERGENCIES

2.38 ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

SECTION 3 – TASK ORDER PROPOSALS

3.1 PROVISIONS ON CONTRACTING OFFICER’S AUTHORITY

3.2 ORDERING PROCEDURES

3.3 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, COMPLETION & PAYMENT OF WORK

3.4 LOCATION COEFICIENT

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

SECTION 1- SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1.1. The Contractor shall provide all management, labor, material, equipment, transportation, supervision, and minor designs to accomplish simultaneous maintenance, repair, and/or construction of roadways, parking lots, sidewalks, water lines, storm drainage, sanitary sewer lines, electrical/communication ducts, natural gas pieplines and other miscellaneous maintenance, repair, and minor construction work on real property at the following base installations:

1.1.1.1. Hanscom Air Force Base (HAFB), MA

1.1.1.2. Sagamore Hill Electronics Research Annex – Hamilton, MA

1.1.1.3. Fourth Cliff Recreation Annex – Humarock, MA

1.1.1.4. Cape Cod Air Force Station – Sagamore, MA

1.1.1.5. New Boston Air Force Station – New Boston, NH

1.1.1.6. Patriot Golf Course – Bedford, MA

1.1.2. The Contractor shall accomplish all work in accordance with (IAW) the technical specifications and standard construction details provided by the Government as part of this solicitation package. The Contractor shall execute the contract on a task order by task order basis. The technical specifications will follow the United Facilities Guide Specification (UFGS) format.

1.1.3. Work shall include but not be limited to the following:

1.1.3.1. Paving – Resurfacing, full-depth reconstruction and new full-depth construction of bituminous concrete pavements to include but not limited to roadways, parking lots, sidewalks, and handicap access ramps.

1.1.3.2. Concrete – Construction of new Portland cement concrete slabs, strip footings, grade beams, foundation walls, sidewalks, and dumpster and other miscellaneous pads. Maintenance and repair of existing concrete structures.

1.1.3.3. Curbing – Removal and disposal or stockpiling of old and/or new or salvaged concrete or granite curbing.

1.1.3.4. Water Lines – Installing, repairing, and replacing water lines, equipment and appurtenances, to include work on water mains and building service lines up to and including building entrances into mechanical rooms associated with failed or outdated components located in roadways, walks, parking areas, or landscape areas.

Installing ductile iron and copper pipe associated with failed or outdated components located in roadways, walks, and parking and landscape areas. Installing, repairing, or replacing turf sprinkler systems.

1.1.3.5. Sanitary Sewer – Installing, repairing, and replacing existing sanitary sewer systems, equipment and appurtenances, to include work on sewer mains and building service laterals up to and including building service drops and connections to existing lines and manholes associated with failed or outdated components located in roadways, walks, and parking and landscape areas. Installing PVC sewer pipe associated with failed or outdated components located in roadways, walks, and parking and landscape areas. Cleaning and inspecting of existing sewer lines.

1.1.3.6. Storm Drainage – Installing, repairing, and replacing existing storm drain systems to include catch basins, manholes, trench drains, culverts, drainage swales, and detention/groundwater recharge and treatment systems associated with failed or outdated components located in roadways, walks, and parking and landscape areas.

Installing reinforced concrete, HDPE, and PVC drain pipe. Cleaning of existing storm drainage systems.

1.1.3.7. Electric and Communications Conduits – Installing, repairing, and replacing existing electric and communication distribution systems to include conduit, conduit banks, vault manholes, electric switch manholes, and plastic conduit dividers associated with failed or outdated components located in roadways, walks, parking and landscape areas, light emitting diode (LED) street and parking lot lighting, installation of low voltage and medium voltage wiring, and grounding systems. Work shall not include installing communication lines, fiber-optic lines, or any work on the connection of these systems.

1.1.3.8. Gas Lines – Installing, repairing, and replacing existing gas lines, equipment and appurtenances, to include work on gas mains and building service lines up to and including building entrances into mechanical rooms associated with failed or outdated components located in roadways, walks, and parking and landscape areas.

1.1.3.9. Fencing – Removing and installing new or salvaged chain link fence to include personnel and vehicle gates and barbed wire with outriggers.

1.1.3.10. Landscaping – General landscaping to include installing topsoil, seeding, sodding, mulch, and specified plantings.

1.1.3.11. Miscellaneous – Other miscellaneous work items including but not limited to the following: pavement markings, signage, and guardrails. The principal items of work listed will in no way limit the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all items of construction specified in the Statement of Work (SOW), on the drawings, or in the Technical Specifications.

1.1.4. The Contracting Officer (CO) will issue a request for proposal (RFP) describing basic requirements for each individual Task Order (TO) on an as needed basis. Following review of the Contractor’s TO proposal, the CO will negotiate with the Contractor and award an individual TO. The Government will require prompt response and execution of TO’s.

1.2 WORK BY THE GOVERNMENT

1.2.1. The Government will not be obligated to issue any particular type of work under this contract and will reserve the right to accomplish work using Government workforces or by other contracts, as the Government deems necessary or desirable, and to do so will not breach or otherwise violate this contract.

1.3 COMMENCEMENT OF WORK

1.3.1. The Contractor shall be prepared to receive and process RFP’s within fifteen (15) calendar days from the time of contract award.

1.3.2. The Contractor shall have thirty (30) calendar days from the time of award to mobilize and be fully operational.

1.3.3. Upon notification from the CO of a requirement, the Contractor shall prepare and submit TO proposals to the CO within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of the site visit. If the CO determines the requirement to be a quick response, the Contractor shall submit the TO proposal to the CO within seven (7) calendar days. For more complex projects, the CO will grant additional time.

1.3.4. The Contractor shall provide a two (2) calendar day turnaround for TO’s being negotiated during the final month of the Government Fiscal Year. The Contractor shall provide a same day turnaround for TO’s being negotiated during the last day of the Government Fiscal Year.

1.4 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

1.4.1. The Contractor shall employ a sufficient number of qualified personnel to adequately oversee all work under this contract. When work is being performed, the assigned superintendent or an appointed alternate shall be available at any work site within sixty

(60) minutes of notification. All key management staff shall be fluent in English.

1.4.2. The Contractor shall submit a list of qualified personnel for Government approval at contract award. In the event of a personnel change, the Contractor shall submit a revised listing of qualified personnel for Government approval.

1.4.3. Contractor’s Contract Manager (CM): The Contract Manager shall be responsible for the overall performance of this Contract. The CM shall provide overall contract management, including full authority to develop TO proposals, negotiate, sign TO’s, provide subcontract purchasing & administration, review material submittals & shop drawings, and shall attend all weekly status meetings, site visits & pre/final inspections.

The CM shall have a minimum of ten (10) years of documented applicable construction experience with a minimum of five (5) years being in a relevant construction management position. The name of this person and alternate(s), who shall act on behalf of the CM when absent, shall be designated in writing and submitted to the CO for approval. The CM will receive each RFP from the CO.

1.4.4. Contractor’s Project Manager (PM): The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager that is dedicated to this Contract, has decision-making, obligation, negotiation, and signature authority pursuant to this Contract. The PM shall notify the CO of any projected absence over two (2) business days and designate a qualified replacement.

1.4.5. Contractor’s Project Superintendent (PS): The Project Superintendent shall provide on-site supervision. The PS shall visit each active project site daily, submit detailed Construction Progress Reports for each Contract TO as required by Contract Specifications, schedule and coordinate subcontractors & material suppliers, and attend all status meetings, site visits & pre-final/final inspections. The PS can be the PM, but cannot be the Quality Control Manager or the Safety Manager. Subcontractors shall not perform duties of the PS. The Contractor shall increase the number of PS’s, as necessary, to ensure adequate daily supervision for all active projects.

1.4.6. Contractor’s Quality Control Manager (QCM): The Quality Control Manager shall provide quality control program in accordance with Section 01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL for all active TO’s. The QCM shall visit active project sites and verify that the materials and workmanship are in accordance with approved construction drawings, material submittals and technical specifications. The QCM shall prepare and coordinate material submittal sheets and shop drawing submittals, prepare QC reports, schedule and coordinate testing procedures and attend all status meetings, site visits and pre-final/final inspections. The QCM shall have complete authority to take any action necessary to ensure compliance with the contract requirements. The QCM shall be someone other than the Contract Manager or Project Superintendent. The QCM shall have a minimum of five

(5) years of relevant construction quality control experience and shall have completed a course in Construction Quality Management for Contractors. The name of the QCM and alternate(s), who shall act on behalf of the QCM when absent, shall be designated in writing and submitted to the CO for approval at contract award.

1.4.7. Contractor’s Safety Manager (SM): The Safety Manager shall ensure full compliance with all safety requirements on all active projects. The SM cannot be the Project Superintendent. The SM shall meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1 section 1.

The training, experience and qualifications of the SM shall be required as per EM 385-1-1 paragraph 01.A.17, entitled SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER (SSHO), and associated subparagraphs.

1.4.8. Contractor’s Environmental Manager (EM): The Environmental Manager shall ensure full compliance with all environmental regulations and requirements on all active projects. The EM shall be responsible for all training, compliance, inspections and recordkeeping regarding environmental media and permits as detailed in 01 57 19

TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.

1.5 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS

1.5.1. The Contractor shall ensure that the employees and subcontractor employees have current, valid licenses and certifications necessary to perform their functions. Any cost or time associated with obtaining licenses or certifications shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

1.6 CONFLICT OF INTEREST

1.6.1. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is nor was an employee of the United States Government, if the CO determines that the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest.

1.7 SUBCONTRACTORS

1.7.1. All subcontractor firms shall be licensed in the State of Massachusetts in their specialty where required. They shall have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in related projects of similar size, scope and complexity.

1.8 AVAILABILITY

1.8.1. Throughout the life of this contract, whenever there are active TO’s, the CM shall be available to meet with the CO promptly after notification by telephone during normal business hours. The CM shall be available to meet with the CO within twenty-four (24) hours when there are no active TO’s. The CO must be able to contact the CM by phone at all times. The CM shall carry a cellular phone for immediate response to contract requirements.

1.8.2. The CM shall provide overall contract management, including full authority to develop TO proposals, negotiate and sign TO’s, provide subcontract purchasing and administration, review material submittals and shop drawings, and shall attend all weekly status meetings, site visits and pre/final inspections. The Contractor shall notify the CO and the Government Project Manager (GPM) when the CM plans to be absent from the site for more than two (2) consecutive work days. Prior to returning to the project, the CM shall notify the CO and the GPM.

1.9 RESPONSE TIMES

1.9.1. The Contractor shall resolve punch-list items on individual TO within ten (10) calendar days of notification by the Government unless more timely completion is noted elsewhere in the Contract requirements.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 2 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 MANAGEMENT PLAN

2.1.1. The Contractor shall include in his response to the initial RFP a detailed Management Plan. The Management Plan shall include the following:

2.1.1.1. Briefly describe the home office organization, responsibilities and lines of authority established for the contract as well as the resources available and your capabilities to support this contract concurrently with other on-going or new work, including your capabilities to manage and execute concurrent TO’s. Include an organizational chart detailing the organization described in your proposal. Include names of assigned personnel/subcontractors and their respective areas of responsibility. Clearly delineate on-site from off-site personnel. The Contractor shall include Quality Control and Safety in the chart.

2.2 CODES

2.2.1. All construction accomplished pursuant to this contract shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and codes including but not limited to the following (any exception must be approved in writing by the CO prior to construction start-up):

2.2.1.1. Instructions, manuals, handbooks, regulations, guidance, policy letters, and rules (including all changes and amendments);

2.2.1.2. Executive Orders (EOs);

2.2.1.3. Air Force Engineering Technical Letters (AFETLs);

2.2.1.4. Air Force/DOD instructions, manuals, handbooks, regulations;

2.2.1.5. Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs);

2.2.1.6. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME);

2.2.1.7. American National Standards Institute (ANSI);

2.2.1.8. National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE);

2.2.1.9. National Plumbing Code (NPC);

2.2.1.10. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA);

2.2.1.11. National Electrical Code (NEC);

2.2.1.12. International Building Code (IBC);

2.2.1.13. Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Law;

2.2.1.14. Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Standard Specification for Highways and Bridges (unless the CO directs the Contractor otherwise);

2.2.1.15. Life Safety Code;

2.2.1.16. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations;

2.2.1.17. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA);

2.2.1.18. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Regulations (DEP);

2.2.1.19. Conservation Commission requirements for the local towns having jurisdiction of the work area;

2.2.1.20. Air Force, AFMC, and DoD Environmental Policy;

2.2.1.21. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines;

2.2.1.22. Hanscom Air Force Base Design Guide;

2.2.1.23. Hanscom Air Force Base Architectural Compatibility Plan;

2.2.1.24. Hanscom Air Force Base Landscape Standards;

2.2.1.25. Hanscom Air Force Base Contractor Environmental Guide;

2.2.1.26. Hanscom Air Force Base Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control Program;

2.2.1.27. Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment;

2.2.1.28. Hanscom Air Force Base Contractor Hazardous Materials, Standard Operating Procedure;

2.2.1.29. Hanscom Air Force Base Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan;

2.2.1.30. Hanscom Air Force Base Storm Water Operations and Maintenance Manual; and

2.2.1.31. Hanscom AFB Stormwater Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Plan;

2.2.2. The Contractor shall comply with procedures as identified in the latest version of the Paving and Sitework IDIQ Technical Specifications. The Contractor shall utilize the applicable specification sections in generating their contract proposal.

2.3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

2.3.1. Requirements included in the Statement of Work (SOW) shall take precedence over the contract specifications, drawings, sketches and other information provided with each TO. For conflicts between requirements included in the SOW, the most stringent requirements shall apply, unless specifically requested in writing by the Government.

Likewise, for conflicts between requirements outside the SOW, the most stringent requirements shall apply, unless specifically requested in writing by the Government.

2.4 MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS

2.4.1. Manufacturer’s instructions pertaining to the use or installation of products, materials, or equipment used or installed in the execution of work under this contract form a part of these specifications as though specifically set forth therein. These instructions apply whether furnished as a normal, usual, or customary practice of the manufacturer or if furnished in response to a requirement stipulated within. In the event of conflict between the specification of drawings and manufacturer’s instructions, the Contractor shall bring such conflict to the attention of the CO for resolution before proceeding with the work involved.

2.5 QUALITY CONTROL (QC)

2.5.1. The Contractor shall develop a quality control program and submit a Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan that meets the minimum standards of this SOW and Specification Section 01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL. The Contractor shall be responsible for quality control and shall establish and maintain an effective quality control system consisting of plans, procedures, personnel, control, instructions, tests, records, forms and organization necessary to manage all TO’s to produce end products which comply with the contract requirements. The system shall cover all construction operations, both on-site and off-site, including work by subcontractors, fabricators, suppliers and purchasing agents.

2.5.2. The QCM shall direct the execution of the Contractor’s QC Plan.

2.5.3. The Government will reserve the right to require the Contractor to make changes in his QC Plan and operations including removal of personnel, as necessary to obtain the quality specified.

2.6 QC COORDINATION MEETING

2.6.1. After the Pre-Construction Conference, before issuance of any TO under this contract, and prior to acceptance by the Government of the QC Plan, the Contractor shall meet with the CO or authorized Government Representative and discuss the Contractor’s

Quality Control System. The Contractor shall submit the QC Plan for review a minimum of five (5) calendar days prior to the Coordination Meeting. During the meeting, a mutual understanding of the system details shall be developed, including the forms for recording the QC operations, control activities, testing, administration of the system for both on-site and off-site work, and the interrelationship of Contractor’s management and control with the Government’s quality assurance. The Contractor shall prepare meeting minutes and signed by both the Contractor and the CO. The minutes shall become a part of the contract file.

2.6.2. Government acceptance of the Contractor’s QC Plan will be required prior to the award of any TO. Construction will be permitted to begin only after acceptance of the QC Plan or acceptance of an interim plan applicable to the particular feature of work to be started. Work outside of the features of work included in an accepted interim plan will not be permitted to begin until acceptance of the QC Plan or another interim plan containing the additional features of work to be started.

2.6.3. Prior to submittal, the Contractor’s Quality Control (QC) representative shall check and approve all items, and sign and date each item indication action taken. If the TO requires shop drawings, each of the Contractor’s appropriate reviewing officials shall sign or initial the drawings as evidence of review. The CO may refuse any shop drawings submitted without evidence of the Contractor’s review, coordination, and approval. The CO’s approval shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for any errors or omissions in such drawings, nor from responsibility for complying with the requirements of this contract.

2.7 DOCUMENTATION

2.7.1. The Contractor shall maintain, on-site, current records providing documented evidence that the required quality control inspections, tests and other activities have been conducted by the Contractor and the necessary corrective actions taken. These records shall include the work of subcontractors and suppliers. Documentation shall be in a format acceptable to the CO and made available to the Government throughout the performance period of this contract.

2.8 DAILY REPORTS

2.8.1. The Contractor shall develop and maintain daily reports for each TO. See Specification Section 01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL for daily report requirements.

2.9 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

2.9.1. Contractor Storage Location:

2.9.1.1. The Government will designate, if required, an area to stage materials store equipment and tools, and maintain miscellaneous items. The Contractor shall secure this area. Any losses to the contained equipment/materials will not be the fault of the Government. The provided staging area may not be adjacent to the work site.

2.9.1.2. The Contractor shall maintain the contractor area in a neat and orderly appearance. The CO will instruct the Contractor to clean the storage area if it is deemed necessary. Contractor shall conduct, document, and submit staging area inspections as required by the Hanscom AFB Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.

The Contractor shall respond within two (2) hours of being notified by the CO, and immediately clean the area. This cleanup shall be considered fulfillment of the basic contract and charges shall not be applied back to the Government.

2.9.1.3. The Contractor shall post a notice of who to contact in case of emergency on all storage trailers and buildings.

2.9.1.4. The Contractor shall cover stored material and protect against physical and climatic damage or loss.

2.9.1.5. The Contractor shall not leave equipment or materials on elevated locations without prior approval.

2.9.1.6. The Contractor shall store equipment removed in performance of work where directed by the CE Paving IDIQ Inspector, and reinstall in work as required by drawings and specifications. Equipment temporarily removed shall be protected, cleaned and replaced equal to or better than its condition prior to starting work.

2.9.1.7. The Contractor shall not store construction debris in the outside storage area or hold in this area for resale.

2.9.1.8. Contractor shall conduct, document, and submit staging area inspections as required by the Hanscom AFB Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.

2.9.2. General Operation Requirements:

2.9.2.1. The Contractor shall limit use of the premises to construction activities in areas indicated; allow for Government occupancy and access.

2.9.1.2. The Contractor shall confine operations to areas within contract limits indicated. Portions of the site beyond areas in which construction operations are indicated are not to be disturbed.

2.9.2.3. The Contractor shall keep driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and available to the Government at all times. The Contractor shall not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. The Contractor shall schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on site.

2.9.2.4. The Contractor shall sweep job site and haul routes daily (or more frequently as required to by the CO) as required to remove all spillage, mud, and soil tracked from work site or dumpsite. The Contractor shall cover all loads subject to spillage such as earth fill, rubble, trash, materials taken to off base land fill, etc., during hauling to prevent spillage. The Contractor shall sweep spills immediately. The Contractor shall coordinate haul routes with the CE Paving IDIQ Inspector to minimize impact to the base.

2.9.2.5. The Contractor shall perform the work so as not to interfere with Government operations.

2.9.2.6. The Contractor shall protect all Government property within the work site, except for property required to be demolished. The Contractor shall protect property that is to be demolished until its scheduled demolition time. Protection shall include, but not be limited to, protection from construction generated dust, debris, water, freeze damage, and vibration. In accordance with Commonwealth of Massachusetts Regulation, 310 CMR 7.09, no person having control of any dust generating operations to include handling, transportation, or storage of any material shall permit emissions which cause or contribute to a condition of air pollution.

2.9.2.7. The Contractor shall maintain and repair pavements, drives, or turf areas utilized during construction for access roads or storage areas, to the satisfaction of the CO. Cost associated with the above work shall be incidental to the contract.

Where landscape rock areas are repaired or installed, the Contractor shall provide commercial grade, spun weed barrier under rock to prevent weed growth. The Contractor shall make sure landscape rock is free from dirt and debris, and repair all wheel ruts, etc.

2.9.2.8. The Contractor shall maintain lawns, landscaping, trees, shrubs, etc. within the work area. The Contractor shall repair any lawn areas damaged as a result of construction to the satisfaction of the CO. If possible, the Contractor shall keep vehicles off grass areas. The Contractor shall protect areas under and around trees to prevent damage to tree roots. As appropriate, the Contractor shall rope off or place barriers around any trees and shrubs to protect from construction damage.

The Contractor shall place the tree barrier at the drip line of the tree. The Contractor shall ensure that vehicles, construction materials, etc. are kept a safe distance from trees to ensure minimal damage from soil compaction.

2.9.2.9. All utility crossings of streets, sidewalks, curbs, or gutters shall be by trenchless boring unless specified otherwise. When pavement road cuts are permitted, only half of the road shall be closed at any time. The road closures shall be coordinated in advance and the road re-opened as soon as possible to traffic.

The Contractor shall complete final asphalt patching within seven (7) days of initial cutting, weather permitting.

2.10 TRAFFIC AND UTILITY SYSTEM INTERUPTIONS

2.10.1. Utility outages that affect occupied buildings must be accomplished outside of the buildings normal operating hours. See Specification Section 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS for procedures on requesting utility outages.

2.10.2. In general complete road / parking lot closures will not be allowed. For roadways at least one lane of travel shall be maintained at all times. For parking lots at least one entrance / exit should be maintained at all times. When required, TO’s will list project specific traffic control requirements. The Contractor shall provide appropriately trained traffic control personnel. See Specification Section 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS for procedures on requesting road and/or parking lot closures.

2.11 WORK HOURS

2.11.1. As stated in Specification Section 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS Government work hours are between 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Saturday, Sunday, and Government Holidays. The Contractor shall not commence work in housing areas before 8:30 AM and shall terminate work by 4:30 PM. Access to work sites will be restricted to these hours and days. Work that requires Government inspection shall be completed during normal work hours unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

2.11.2. See Specification Section 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS for information on working other than normal hours.

2.12 JOB SITE VERIFICATION/GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RECORD DRAWINGS

2.12.1. Record drawings showing existing facilities and underground utilities will be available to the Contractor through the CE Paving IDIQ Inspector. The Contractor shall verify all dimensions and actual conditions when developing individual Task Order proposals. Failure to verify the dimensions and locations shall be at the Contractor’s risk and shall not relieve the Contractor from accomplishing the work required by the contract at the price awarded by the Government.

2.13 MATERIAL SUBMITTALS & SHOP DRAWINGS

2.13.1. The Contractor shall identify all material and articles requiring approval contemplated by the Materials and Workmanship Clause.

2.13.2. The Contractor shall submit a Submittal Register in accordance with Specification Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

2.13.3. Submittal reviews and approvals will be accomplished in accordance with Specification Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

2.13.4. The QCM shall verify and sign all material submittals and shop drawings prior to submission to the CO.

2.14 PERMITS

2.14.1. Work Clearance Request: The Contractor shall complete the State Dig Safe Procedure as well as the Air Force Dig Safe procedure in accordance with Specification Section 01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK. The Contractor shall initiate, prepare and submit an AF 103, Work Clearance Request, commonly referred to as a dig permit. The TO Project Manager will assist the Contractor by providing points of contact; however, the Contractor shall be solely responsible for executing the digging permit and coordinating utility markings with the Hanscom Environmental Flight, Hanscom Fire Department, Hanscom Security Forces, Hanscom Safety Office, Base Communications, and MA Dig Safe, prior to submission to CE Operations. The Contractor shall submit the completed and coordinated AF103, Base Civil Engineer Work Clearance Request, to CE Operations at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to any proposed excavation.

2.14.2. Burn Permits: The Government will not allow the burning of material and/or debris on either HAFB or the other installations identified in Paragraph 1.1.1 of this SOW.

2.14.3. Environmental Permits: The Contractor shall obtain all required Environmental Permits and file required notifications to regulatory agencies in accordance with (IAW) Federal, State, and Local regulations. The Contractor shall correct, solely at his expense and to the satisfaction of the appropriate regulatory agency, all violations he has caused.

This includes any fines, penalties, or related actions imposed on the Contractor as well as compensating the Government for any fines, penalties, or related actions imposed as a result of the Contractor’s actions.

2.15 EXCAVATION

2.15.1. The Contractor shall verify as-built and field conditions. The Government will not guarantee the accuracy and adequacy of existing as-built drawings.

2.15.2. The Government will exercise reasonable attempts to identify/locate buried lines.

The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate CE shops and private utility purveyors have marked existing underground utilities prior to starting excavation.

2.15.3. Any lines identified by flags or on the drawings/digging permit shall be avoided by the Contractor. The Contractor shall take caution within three (3) feet of a utility mark out.

To preclude accidental damage, the Contractor shall locate the exact location of all known utilities by hand digging three (3) feet on each side of all utility lines prior to any excavation with power equipment. Since depth of the utility will not be provided, the Contractor shall assume responsibility for any depth determination necessary.

2.15.4. If the Contractor hits anything within three (3) feet of a utility mark out, he shall immediately replace the utility back to its prior working condition. If the Contractor hits a utility that is unmarked or is outside the three (3) foot mark out, the CE shops will repair

it. If the damaged utility requires an outside source to affect the repairs and the Contractor is responsible for the damage, the Contractor shall furnish payment within a twenty-four

(24) hour period of having the work done. If an emergency situation, or if the CO determines the Contractor is not responding within a reasonable time, the Government will reserve the right to repair the damage and bill the Contractor at CE shop rates.

2.15.5. The Contractor shall immediately notify the CO, GPM, and fire department when any utility line is damaged. The Contractor shall notify base communications in the event of damage to any existing base communication lines.

2.15.6. Contractor shall comply with the provisions of the HAFB Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control Program including implementing appropriate stormwater end erosion controls, on all tasks requiring excavation.

2.15.7. The Contractor shall backfill all excavations immediately when possible, and always within one (1) week of completion of work.

2.15.8. The Contractor shall temporarily repair road cuts to assure a smooth transition until accomplishing final repairs.

2.15.9. The Contractor shall complete final grading within one (1) week of the completion of work involving disturbance to grounds/back filling. The Contractor shall complete final landscaping within three (3) weeks of the beginning of a planting season to all areas available for such work.

2.16 TESTING OF MATERIALS

2.16.1. All material or system tests that are charged as a direct TO expense shall be certified and submitted in the original form. The Contractor shall notify both the GPM and the CO at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to conducting tests.

2.16.2. The Contractor shall take casting and testing of concrete strength test cylinders, beams and cores in the presence of and as directed by the GPM. The Contractor shall notify both the GPM and the CO at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the placement of any concrete. The Contractor shall label test cylinders, beams and cores immediately with black permanent marker to clearly indicate the cylinder number, project number and date. Cylinders, beams and cores shall remain on the project site until they are tested.

2.16.3. The Contractor shall perform proof rolling of subgrade material and compaction tests of fill material in the presence of the GPM, who will specify the location where each test is to be taken. Compaction tests shall typically be required for each lift. The Contractor shall notify both the GPM and the CO of the scheduled time and date for testing each lift at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance. Tests performed without the GPM present will not be accepted.

2.17 PROJECT SCHEDULING & COORDINATION

2.17.1. The Contractor shall submit a detailed construction project schedule in accordance with Specification Section 01 32 16.00 20 SMALL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION

PROGRESS SCHEDULES.

2.18 NOISE CONTROL

2.18.1. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations relative to noise control. The Government may require that operations that generate excessive noise be scheduled at other than standard work hours.

2.19 CONSTRUCTION SITE MAINTENANCE

2.19.1. The Contractor shall store all supplies and equipment so as to prevent theft or mechanical/climatic damage. The Contractor shall maintain storage in a neat and orderly manner.

2.19.2. The Contractor shall dispose of all trash and debris generated during the contract.

Disposal shall be by sanitary landfill or other approved methods and shall conform to Federal, State and local guidelines and regulations.

2.19.3. The Contractor shall perform mowing and trimming operations on his job site or storage site at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall mow and trim vegetation when it reaches a height of five (5) inches. The Contractor shall mow and trim to a height of three (3) inches. The Contractor shall mow with a rotary mower that leaves the clippings evenly distributed on the soil surface. The Contractor shall mow during normal duty hour periods and in such a manner that the soil and grass shall not be damaged. Towed mowers and self-propelled riding mowers shall not be operated within three (3) feet of trees and shrubs. Areas next to trees and shrubs shall be mowed with hand-propelled mowers.

2.19.4. Prior to completion of the work each day, the Contractor shall handle, transport, store, and dispose of all waste materials and rubbish generated by any work under this contract. If the Contractor temporarily stores waste material or rubbish in a dumpster controlled by the Contractor, the Contractor shall secure the dumpster in such a manner that prevents unauthorized use. The Contractor shall post signs on the dumpster(s) noting it as a Contractor Dumpster and Not for Public Use. On a minimum weekly basis, the Contractor shall remove and dispose of any waste or excess material resulting from any contract requirement. Location of a dumpster at the site will be as directed by the GPM.

2.19.5. The Contractor shall clean all mud, dirt, debris, foreign objects, or spills of any kind from the Contractor’s operations (including subcontractors and suppliers) on base roads, streets and parking lots the same day.

2.19.6. The Contractor shall have all refuse removal trucks covered and secured prior to leaving the job site. If any materials are observed falling off the trucks, the Contractor truck shall stop and reload the truck to prevent any damage to any other vehicles caused directly/indirectly by falling debris. The Contractor shall bear the monetary responsibility to repair all damage associated with falling debris.

2.19.7. There are no approved concrete truck cleanout sites on base. The Contractor shall instruct the truck to wash out into the Contractor’s dumpster only. If the concrete truck cleans out anywhere else on base, the clean-up charges will be billed back to the Contractor and against the individual TO.

2.19.8. The base refuse contract supplies dumpsters for Government produced refuse only. The Contractor shall not dump refuse from any TO in the Government dumpsters.

If the CO discovers TO refuse in Government dumpsters, he may instruct the Contractor to immediately remove the refuse or have the Government resources remove it at the Contractor’s expense.

2.19.9. The Contractor shall clean up each project site at the end of each day. The Contractor shall pick up and properly dispose of all debris (whether blown in or Contractor generated) on the job site. The Contractor shall neatly stack and secure all materials to prevent wind gusts from blowing materials around the base. If the CO deems the site is unsightly the Contractor will be instructed to halt construction and clean up the site.

2.19.10. Trees, Shrubs, Grass and Irrigation Systems: The Contractor shall take appropriate measures to prevent injury to plants and subsurface irrigation systems on the project site unless designated to be removed. The Contractor shall not remove or prune any plants without approval from the CO or his designated representative. The Contractor shall replace plants that are damaged during construction at no expense to the Government with a one (1) year warranty. The Contractor shall replace damaged shrubs or hedges with plants of equal size, type, and value. The Contractor shall repair any subsurface irrigation system damages caused during construction.

2.19.11. Upon the CO’s request, the Contractor shall install visual screening outside the construction site to maintain a neat appearance.

2.20 CONTRACTOR PARKING

2.20.1. The Contractor’s employees, suppliers, and subcontractor vehicles shall not park vehicles on grass surfaces at any time. In addition, the Contractor shall not drive vehicles over grass surfaces unless indicated during the site visit or pre-performance conference.

Any grass surfaces damaged or destroyed as a result of this Contract shall be restored at no additional cost to the Government.

2.21 TRANSPORTATION OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

2.21.1. The Contractor shall not drive any construction equipment with metal wheels or tracks (i.e. roller, excavator, etc.) on base streets. The Contractor shall load all equipment on a trailer and haul to the location. Any damage to base roads or parking lots as a result of Contractor owned equipment shall be repaired at no additional cost to the Government.

2.22 BASE FIRE REGULATIONS

2.22.1. The Contractor shall comply with HAFB Fire Regulations. The Contractor shall use no explosives or fire in performing the work. The Contractor shall understand and comply with current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) welding and cutting requirements.

2.23 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

2.23.1. The Contractor shall comply with all security regulations imposed by the Installation Commander and/or the agency occupying the space where the Contractor shall perform the work.

2.23.2. The Contractor and his employees shall comply with base traffic regulations.

2.23.3. Telephone System Security Monitoring: All communications with DoD organizations are subject to communications security (COMSEC) review. Contractor personnel shall be aware that telecommunications 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 will be advised that any time they place a call to, or receive a call from, a military 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 official DoD information.

2.23.4. Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods to ensure safeguarding of all keys issued to the Contractor. The Contractor shall not duplicate keys without authorization. The Contractor shall only allow access to authorized individuals. The Contractor shall report lost keys to the Contracting Officer and any re-keying required for maintaining security will be billed to the Contractor.

2.24 WORKING ON OR NEAR AIRFIELD

2.24.1. The Contractor shall conform to all Federal (FAA), State, and local requirements for working on or near an active airfield.

2.24.2. Special care shall be required to control foreign objects and dust near the airfield.

2.25 WORK IN SPECIAL SECURITY AREAS

2.25.1. At least (5) calendar days prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall submit, in writing, a list of personnel who shall perform work in special security areas.

2.25.2. Security Forces may require a local agency check on all personnel involved in the accomplishment of work in special security areas prior to the commencement of work. The Contractor shall allow approximately thirty (30) calendar days for this check.

2.25.3. Work in special security areas, including controlled and restricted areas, will be escorted by Government personnel. Typically, Government provided escorts are only available during normal working hours. At the sole discretion of the Government, work may be performed outside of normal duty hours. Any work outside of normal working hours shall be requested at least fourteen (14) calendar days in advance.

2.25.4. Except for the initial site visit, the Contractor shall provide at least three (3) work days’ notice prior to starting work in special security areas.

2.25.5. Due to specific mission requirements inherent in the nature of these special security areas, the Government will direct the Contractor to leave the area at any given time and the Contractor shall comply with such an order with all possible speed.

2.26 SAFETY

2.26.1. The Contractor shall comply with OSHA standards applicable to any work performed. HAFB is part of the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program. The intent of the Contractor Safety Program at Hanscom AFB is to prevent injuries and to communicate our safety expectations with Contractors.

2.26.2. Control access to sites under Contractor control and ensure that any individual on-site exercises appropriate safety procedures including wear of personal protective equipment.

2.26.3. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with the applicable rules and regulations for the health and safety of personnel during the execution of work, and shall hold the Government harmless for any action on the Contractor’s part or that of its employees or subcontractors, which results in illness, injury, or death.

2.26.4. The Contractor shall immediately report any mishap resulting in personal injury or property damage and fully cooperate in any associated investigation.

2.27 SEVERE WEATHER

2.27.1. The Contractor shall prepare at all times for severe weather and take action to protect people, materials, facilities, and equipment affected by contract activities. In the event of any severe weather, the Contractor shall contact HAFB via the COLD LINE ((781)-225-2653 (COLD)) to check the status of HAFB (i.e., base closure, delayed reporting, etc.). In the event of a base closure or delay, the Contract period of performance can be extended by an amount of time equal to the duration of the base closure with no additional compensation to the Contractor.

2.27.2. Winter Weather Exclusion: In the event that the winter weather prevents the Contractor from completing contract requirements the Contractor may request a winter exclusion. The winter weather exclusion period is typically for the months of December, January, and February. If required, the Contractor shall submit a request for winter exclusion to the Contracting Officer. The request shall include the proposed work stoppage date, resumption of work date, and the reason the work must be suspended. If approved, the period of performance will be extended by the duration of the winter exclusion period at no additional compensation to the Contractor.

2.28 BARRIERS AND ENCLOSURES

2.28.1. The Contractor shall erect and remove temporary barricades or fencing to safeguard the construction site and protect individuals adjacent to the area of work as identified in the TO. The Contractor shall coordinate any devices interfering with pedestrian or vehicle traffic with the CE Paving IDIQ Inspector.

2.28.2. Site Plan: The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the CO, a site plan indicating the proposed location and dimensions of any area to be fenced and used by the Contractor, the number of trailers to be used, avenues of ingress/egress to the fenced area, and details of the fence installation. Any areas that may have to be graveled to prevent the tracking of mud shall also be identified. The Contractor shall also indicate if the use of a supplemental or other staging area is desired.

2.28.3. Indoor Barricades: The Contractor shall furnish, install, and maintain adequate barricades and warning signs to isolate the construction area from other occupied building areas, and to block direct access to open floor areas, areas with tripping hazards, and/or areas with overhead construction hazards.

2.28.4. Outdoor Barricades: The Contractor shall furnish, install, and maintain adequate barricades, warning signs, and flares to isolate outdoor construction areas. The Contractor shall identify and barricade all open trenches and excavations at the end of each day. The Contractor shall cover excavations with steel plates.

2.28.5. Temporary construction fencing shall be required to isolate the construction site.

2.28.6. The Contractor shall conduct temporary traffic control in accordance with the latest edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

2.29 EQUIPMENT

2.29.1. The Contractor shall provide equipment and qualified operators, maintain it in a safe, serviceable condition, and use it only for its intended purpose.