Technical Exhibit E - SOW Open Ended Demolition .pdf

Fort Hood Demolition IDIQ Contract | SOW

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

US ARMY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND

HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATES ARMY GARRISON, FORT

HOOD FORT HOOD, TX 79916

STATEMENT OF WORK

DEMOLITION IDIQ

1 March-2022

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. General. This is a demolition contract to provide non-personal services for demolition of wooden, brick, metal structures, and the removal of relocatable structures throughout the Fort Hood Reservation.

1.1. Background. Fort Hood was established on September of 1942 and it is located Killeen, Texas, stretching through portions of Coryell and Bell counties. Fort Hood’s installation area consists of about 335 square miles. The installation is located in the Texas Hill Country and is prone to harsh environmental conditions such as flash flooding, intense storms, and freezing.

1.2. Objectives. Contractor to furnish demolition and related services to the Government in a professional and collaborative environment to sustain mission requirements. Demolition services and finished products to be delivered on schedule, safely, and compliant with regulatory codes and standards.

1.3. Description of Work. Successful implementation of this contract requires the Contractor to make available and execute the following services, as associated with structure demolition:

Consultation, Evaluation, and Assessment Permitting, Surveying, Testing Emergency Services Protection of Existing Features Traffic Control Deconstruction, Demolition and Disposal Construction, Permanent and Temporary Quality Control Safety Management, Training, and Administration Coordination, Project and Construction Management Services Administration, Documentation and Delivery of Requisite Deliverables Commissioning, Systems Operation and Verification Shop, Record, and As-built Drawings Creation and Computer Drafting Warranty Support and Services

1.3.1. The Contractor shall provide all plant, supervision, labor, materials, equipment, supplies and transportation necessary to complete this scope of work. All work shall comply with all State, local and Federal laws and regulations, industry and construction codes and standards, manufacturer’s specifications and recommendations, and all contract special provisions, terms and conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all required licenses and permits to perform demolition work on a Federal installation, be properly bonded and insured in accordance with FAR requirements.

1.3.2. The Contractor shall be responsible for:

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1.3.2.1. All damages to persons and property that occur in connection with the work and service under this contract, without recourse against the Government. The Contractor shall provide all equipment and tools necessary to complete the scope of work as described in this document.

The Contractor shall provide maximum protection, take every reasonable means, and exercise care to prevent unnecessary damage to existing historic structures, contemporary structures, equipment, landscape plantings, natural features, roads, utilities, and other public or private facilities.

1.3.2.2. The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work.

1.3.2.3. The Contractor shall be required to satisfactorily perform construction on projects in the following categories:

Building Demolition Portable Building Removal Debris Clearing/Removal and Cleaning Clearing, Grubbing & Hauling Asphalt Paving Removal Concrete Paving, Curbs & Gutter, Flumes, Sidewalks, ADA Ramps, & Incidentals Removal.

Earthwork, Base & Sub-base Landscaping Storm Water Pollution Prevention Removal of Concrete Structures and Miscellaneous Parking Lot Removal

1.3.2.4. The Contractor shall comply with applicable laws and regulations, including Federal Law, Texas State Laws, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Laws and regulations, Part 5 of this Statement of Work (SOW) and precipitating codes.

1.4. Period of Performance. The period of performance shall be for 5 years.

1.5. Place of Performance. The work to be performed under this contract shall be performed at Fort Hood Military Reservation. Areas of work are commonly referred by the following designation:

Fort Hood Main Cantonment West Fort Hood North Fort Hood Fort Hood Range Complex Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area Robert Gray Army Airfield Hood Army Airfield

1.6. Occupancy. Work for this contract shall be accomplished on various types of occupancy and area classifications; including industrial, high hazard, institutional, residential, storage, utility type facilities, maintenance facilities, access control points, roads, parks, ranges, and airfields.

1.7. QUALIFICATIONS

1.7.1. The Contractor shall provide proof of being in the business of commercial demolition as a prime contractor for a minimum of 10 years performing building demolition, site reestablishment in include all the categories shown in section 1.3.2.3.

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1.7.2. Contractor’s Project manager, Superintendent, and Quality Control Manager shall each have a minimum of 10 years of experience in building demolition.

1.7.3. Contractor must have successfully completed a minimum of ten (10) projects, each with a minimum value of $50,000 within the past three years.

1.7.4. The Contractor shall demonstrate that it has sufficient personnel to ensure satisfactory completion of a variety of demolition projects, some worked simultaneously.

1.8. Personnel

1.8.1. Conflict of Interest & Employment of Government Personnel. The Contractor shall not knowingly employ any person who is a U.S. Government employee if employing that person would create a conflict of interest. Additionally, subcontracted parties and service providers shall not knowingly employ any person who is an employee of the Government, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives written approval according to DOD 5500.7- R, Joint Ethics Regulations (JER) by the individual’s commander or director. A copy of the authorization will be provided to the COR. In addition, the Contractor is prohibited from employing Government Quality Assurance Representatives (QAR) whom the Contractor knows or should have known are responsible for monitoring any contracts/subcontracts awarded to the service provider

1.8.2. Conduct of Employees. Employees shall conduct themselves IAW installation policies concerning conduct and DOD 5500.7-R, JER. The KO may require the Contractor to remove from the job site any employee working under this contract for reason of misconduct, security, found to be, or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agents. Contractor employees shall be subject to dismissal from the premises if such action is necessary in the best interests of the Government. The removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform the services as required by this SOW.

1.9. Key Personnel

1.9.1.1. See Division 01 – General Requirements of the contract specifications for the titles and description of each required personnel.

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1.10. ADMINISTRATIVE.

1.10.1. Conferences / Meetings. The Contractor shall attend post award conferences convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office. The KO, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. Contractor shall document attendance, discussions and outcomes of meetings (meeting minutes) and digitally disseminate information to persons in attendance.

1.10.2. Contract Clauses. At each Bi-weekly review the Contractor shall submit an updated work plan for approval of the Contracting Officer. The Government shall have 3 working days to approve or disapprove the Contractor’s work plan. The work plan shall consist of start dates for each issued task orders. When the Contractor has received approval for his/her work plan the Government will not alter the start dates unless there is a noncompliance or there is an emergency condition.

1.10.3. The start date for each individual work order is established through the work plan that is submitted by the Contractor for approval at the bi-weekly review. The Contractor shall take into consideration the time frame required to obtain the digging permit which is 15 calendar days (but can take up to 30 days) and approval of a traffic control plan which is 21 calendar days.

1.10.4. The Government reserves the right to select start dates for task orders that have been issued.

The Contractor will be given latitude to plan the sequencing of accomplishment for task orders that have been issued and that have not received start dates selected by the Government. The Contractor may select start dates for approval that fall any time within the contract period. When the Contractor has received approval for his/her work plan, the Government will not alter the start dates unless there is a noncompliance or there is an emergency condition.

1.10.5. Depending on the complexity of the project, as specified by the contracting representative, all task orders will have a preconstruction meeting with the project manager, contracting representative, prime contractor, and sub- contractors to discuss the project prior to the start of construction.

1.10.6. Priority. A priority is defined as a situation that might pose a threat to life or property. A priority is also defined as a situation that, if not pursued, will cause the Government great harm or impact the Military’s mission to a degree that is not acceptable.

1.10.7. Construction Delays that are caused by the Government: For task orders that the Government delays for 4 consecutive work days, the Contractor may request a work stoppage. This request shall be made within 48 hours of the time the Contractor knew or should have known about the Governments action which could cause a delay. This request is for the Contractor’s convenience. The following procedure then goes into effect.

1.10.8. Progression of Work. In the event that active work involves more than one site, the contractor shall, on a daily basis, inform the COR or the Government inspector assigned to this contract of all work scheduled. Notification shall be made between 7:30 AM and 8:00 AM each work day. Contractor shall provide information by E-Mail or send by fax to 288- 2719. In the event the work schedule changes during the day, the contractor shall notify the same Government officials stated above. Changes in the original work schedule shall be reported as applicable.

1.10.9. Data Rights. The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, 5 | P a g e produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the KO. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.10.10. Specifications. The Specification Table of Contents lists all specifications under this contract.

Each line item has detailed specifications for unit items as denoted in the index. Other unit items specifications are combined with multiple unit items and all are covered in one specification. If no specification exists for a unit item, the government assumes the description all the unit item self-explanatory enough to not need a specification).All line items are assumed to include installation of the material specified.

1.10.11. Contract Drawings and Specifications. The Government will provide to the Contractor, without charge, one set of contract drawings and specifications, except publications incorporated into the technical provisions by reference, in electronic or paper media as chosen by the KO. The Contractor shall check all drawings furnished immediately upon receipt; Compare all drawings and verify the figures before laying out the work; promptly notify the KO of any discrepancies;

be responsible for any errors that might have been avoided by complying with this paragraph;

and Reproduce and print contract drawings and specifications as needed. In general large-scale drawings shall govern small-scale drawings; and the Contractor shall follow figures marked on drawings in preference to scale measurements. Omissions from the drawings or specifications or the mis-description of details of work that are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or that are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or mis-described details of the work. The Contractor shall perform such details as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

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PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. Definitions and Acronyms.

2.1. Definitions. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Dictionary of US Army Terms, AR 310-25 and Authorized Abbreviations and Brevity Code, AR 310-50, are the references for definitions and acronyms not listed below.

2.1.1. Contract Administrator. The official Government representative delegated authority by the KO to administer a contract. This individual is normally a member of the appropriate Contracting/Procurement career field and advises on all technical contractual matters.

2.1.2. Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or services to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.3. Contracting Officer (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note:

The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

2.1.4. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the KO to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has the authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.5. Controlled Area. A controlled space extending upward and outward from a specified point. This area is typically designated by a commander or director, in which sensitive information or operations occur and require limitations of access.

2.1.6. Deliverable. Quantifiable goods or services that will be provided as specified in the contract.

Deliverables can be tangible or intangible items as a portion or part of the development process, function, or characteristic of a project; may include non-manufactured things such as, photographs, meeting minutes and-or reports.

2.1.7. Physical Security. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

2.1.9. Quality Control. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.10. Subcontractor. One that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have private of contract with the Subcontractor.

2.1.11. Work Day. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services IAW the contract.

2.1.12. Work Week. See Division 1 of the Contract Specifications.

2.1.13. Acronyms.

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AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ADA American with Disabilities Act AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement APM Alternate Project Manager ANSI American National Standards Institute AR Army Regulation ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials AT Antiterrorism CA Corrective Action CAC Common Access Card CDR Contract Deficiency Report CFR Code of Federal Regulations CMR Contract Manpower Reporting COR Contracting Officer Representative CQC Contractor Quality Control CRM Cultural Resource Manager DA Department of the Army DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DOD Department of Defense DPW Directorate of Public Works FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FPCON Force Protection Condition GIS Geographic Information System IAW In Accordance With IAQ Indoor Air Quality ICC IBC International Code Council International Building Code IDG Installation Design Guide IDIQ Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity JER Joint Ethics Regulations KO Contracting Officer KTR Contractor KS Contract Specialist MUTCD Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices NEC National Electric Code NFPA National Fire Protection Association NHPA National Historic Preservation Act NTP Notice to Proceed OPSEC Operation Security OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration POC Point of Contact QA Quality Assurance QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control SOW Statement of Work USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers RFI Request for Information UFGS Unified Facilities Guide Specifications

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PART 3

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

3. Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities.

3.1. Contractor Furnished Items. Everything included in this paragraph and its subparagraphs is basic to the contract and should be included in the contract price. See Division 01 – General Requirements of the contract specifications for more details.

3.1.1. The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, transportation, vehicles, supplies, equipment, and materials required to perform work under this contract. The Contractor shall, as necessary provide all equipment needed to perform the Scope of Work safely and to the requirements of each task order SOW.

3.2. Materials. The Contractor shall furnish all materials and supplies as necessary to meet the requirements under this contract. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 10a – 10d, all materials are required to be American made products. This requirements applies to contracts for the construction, alteration, or repair of any public building or public work in the United States.

3.3. Equipment. The Contractor shall provide all required equipment to meet the requirements under this contract.

3.4. Communication Equipment. The Contractor shall provide adequate communications equipment for the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall provide a system of communication between his/her main office, all Contractor-furnished vehicles, key Contractor personnel, and the Government. The communications system shall be capable of transmitting and receiving from all locations on the Fort Hood military reservation where contract work is being performed. Citizen band radios will not be acceptable. The Contractor shall furnish portable communication units to the following key Contractor personnel, at a minimum: the Project Manager, the Quality Control Chief, all crew supervisors, and the office manager/secretary. These people shall carry the portable communication unit assigned to them on their person at all time while on the installation. The communication service has to be the same company as what the DPW Division is currently using so radio communication is available. If the service changes (e.g. Nextel to Cingular) the contractor’s provided service has to change.

3.5. Services. Required amounts (for contract performance) of water may be available to the

Contractor from existing system outlets and supplies. The Contractor shall, at own expense, make all temporary connections and install distribution lines and extensions as required, to perform the work and maintain safe operating conditions. All temporary lines shall be furnished, installed and connected, and maintained by the Contractor in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the KO and shall be removed by the Contractor at their own expense prior to final acceptance of the project. The Government will not be liable for any loss or damages suffered by the Contractor which may result from failure or interruption of any of the above utility services. Should the Contractor request a location for use as administrative functions, the Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating with utility providers, providing and installing the required meters.

3.6. Facilities, Security of Storage Area. If the Contractor elects to utilize the storage area made available by the Government, the Contractor shall be responsible for constructing a fence around the area subject to the approval of the KO and at the Contractor's expense. The Contractor shall provide and install a sign on storage entrance identifying the Contractor and POCs. The installation of this fence and sign does not relieve the Contractor from responsibilities. Only materials to be used under the contract are authorized for storage. Do not place or store trailers, materials, or equipment outside the fenced area unless such trailers, 9 | P a g e materials, or equipment are assigned a separate and distinct storage area by the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Master Planning office away from the vicinity of the construction site but within the installation boundaries. Trailers, equipment, or materials must not be open to public view with the exception of those items which are in support of ongoing work on any given day. Do not stockpile materials outside the fence in preparation for the next day's work. Park mobile equipment, such as tractors, wheeled lifting equipment, cranes, trucks, and like equipment within the fenced area at the end of each work day. Any alterations to facilities shall be approved prior in writing and property shall be returned to its original condition prior to completion of this contract.

3.7. Contractor Yards. A prime contractor requiring an area for storage of materials and equipment shall submit a request in writing to the Contracting Officer. A contractor yard will be issued only to the prime contractor. Subcontractors will not be issued a yard. The prime contractor shall be responsible for providing an area within the assigned contractor’s yard to subcontractors requiring storage areas. The size and location of a contractor’s yard will be determined based upon the type of contract and work to be performed.

3.8. Utilities Outages. See Division 01 – General Requirements of the contract specifications for coordinating utility outages.

3.9. Responsibilities of the Contractor.

3.9.1. The Contractor shall provide a safe working environment for key consultants and all persons in his/her employ as prescribed by United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineering Manual (EM) 385-1-1, “General Safety Requirements” and 29 CFR 1910 “Occupational Health and Safety”. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to persons and property that occur in connection with the work and service under this contract, without recourse against the Government.

3.9.2. Contractor shall exercise extreme caution to protect building finishes, private property, military property, historic material, cultural resources, etc., from damage during the performance of these contract requirements. Contractor shall be responsible for all loss or damage or whatsoever kind and nature to all Government and private property, while in the performance of these contract requirements, which result in whole or in part from the negligence or omissions of Contractor, any of his Subcontractors or any employee, agent or any representative of the Contractor or Subcontractor(s).

3.9.3. The Contractor shall provide maximum protection, take every reasonable means, and exercise care to prevent unnecessary damage to exiting historic structures, contemporary structures, landscape plantings, natural features, roads, utilities, and other public or private facilities.

Special attention shall be given to historic structures, natural and landscape features of the areas to protect these elements and their surroundings. In addition, Contractor shall remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remain and Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the KO. At the completion of operations, existing work shall be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

3.9.4. Licenses and Permits. The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. See Division 01 – General Requirements of the contract specifications for more details.

3.9.5. Environmental Controls. The Contractor shall perform all work in such a manner as to minimize the polluting of air, water, or land and shall, within reasonable limits, control noise and the

10 | P a g e disposal of solid waste material, as well as other pollutants. The Contractor shall comply with AR-420-47 Solid & Hazardous Waste Management, Title 40 CFR, Part 61.20 through 61.25 and with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental pollution control. Compliance by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. See Division 01 – General Requirements of the contract specifications for more details.

3.9.5.1. Noise Control. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations relative to noise control.

3.9.6. The prime Contractor is responsible to ensure all personnel operating heavy equipment within the Fort Hood reservation be trained and licensed for that equipment. The Network Enterprise Center Quality Assurance (NEC QA), Directorate of Public Works Quality Assurance (DPW QA), or Installation Safety Officer may at any time request verification of these credentials. If subcontractors are used, it is the responsibility of the prime Contractor to coordinate and ensure these technicians’ certifications are valid and current.

3.9.7. Post Regulations. All activities of the Contractor, and respective employees, while on

Government-controlled property shall be conducted in strict accordance with all Post Regulations. The Contractor shall acquaint themselves with all Post Regulations in advance.

Compliance with the provisions of this paragraph by the Contractor's subcontractors and their employees will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

3.9.8. Limited Access. The Contractor shall only use established roadways when transporting personnel and/or material in the prosecution of work. The Contractor shall strictly adhere to the foregoing and shall not develop new ingress or egress roads.

3.9.9. The Contractor shall assure that its personnel use designated parking areas only. Personal and non-construction related vehicles shall not be parked on grassy, gravel, or landscaped areas.

3.9.10. The Contractor shall be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the contract.

3.9.11. The Contractor shall comply with all of the laws, regulations, orders, and procedures governing historic preservation See Division 01 – General Requirements of the contract specifications for more details.

PART 4

SPECIFIC TASKS

4. General. The Contractor shall provide all skilled personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform this prescribed project as defined in this SOW to meet the performance requirements, except for those items specified as Government Furnished Property.

4.1. Projects. All work under this contract will be initiated by the issuance of Delivery Orders signed by the KO. The Government will furnish the Contractor a written SOW there under. Additional drawings, maps, or sketches may or may not be issued as part of individual delivery orders.

When such documents are issued, they shall form a part of these specifications. Payment will be made in accordance with the unit prices of the Bid Schedule.

4.1.1. Preconstruction Conference. If the KO decides to conduct a preconstruction conference, also known as the post award orientation meeting, the successful offer or will be notified and required to attend. The KO's notification will include specific details regarding the date, time, and location of the conference, any need for attendance by subcontractors, and information regarding the items to be discussed.

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4.1.2. Rate of Work Performance. The period of time allowed for completion of each delivery order shall be determined on the required scope of work for each project. The time period will be measured in calendar days and be fully agreed on by Contractor, COR, and KO prior to Delivery Order’s award.

4.1.3. Work Areas. The Contractor shall confine their personnel to the normal access areas around the buildings and/or areas involved. Work areas will be specified for each delivery order.

4.1.4. The Government may or may not be occupying the buildings that has been selected for demolition. Contractor shall cooperate fully with COR and building occupants during the site visits to minimize conflicts and to facilitate the building removal. The Contractor shall coordinate with COR, taking all necessary precautions to ensure building occupants has vacated all personal and equipment prior to any building scheduled demolition.

4.1.4.1. The scheduling of work areas is subject to change or delay. The KO will coordinate all such changes or delays with the Contractor. Changes or delays to the scheduling of work areas by the Government as a result of operational considerations will be made at no additional cost to the Government and will be made prior to completion of work in current work areas.

4.1.4.2. When work involves residential facilities, close coordination will be required between the

Contractor, COR, DPW Housing, and housing residents. Housing POC’s will be provided on a task-order basis.

4.1.4.3. Performance of work at airfields: The Contractor shall be required to schedule work in collaboration with, and subject to the approval, of the airfield personnel and a task order’s COR.

POC’s for airfields will be provided on a task-order basis.

4.1.4.4. At all times during the performance of the work, specified or indicated, the Contractor shall provide maximum cooperation with the personnel of adjacent facilities to insure a minimum amount of interruption of Government operations.

4.1.5. Protection. The Contractor shall conduct work in the safest possible manner, observing all safety regulations, and requirements. The Contractor shall be responsible for safety during all phases of project undertakings and recognizing activities, operations, or conditions which pose a hazard or risk to life, health, or safety.

4.1.5.1. Protection of Surrounding Area. The Contractor remains responsible to observe and provide any signs, notifications, barricades, special equipment, and others to protect the facility users, government personnel, the public, private/ personal property, Contractor’s workers, and all Government property from potential hazards, risks, contamination, or damage from project activities or operations.

4.1.5.2. Protection of Occupants in Occupied Facilities. Contractor shall communicate with facility POC and COR of the work planned and precautions being taken to address noise and indoor air quality (IAQ), e.g. dust, odor, and other harmful contaminates when required on an individual Task Order.

4.1.5.2.1. The Contractor shall provide a POC to address occupants’ complaints or concerns. Contractor shall forward all comments to COR upon receipt.

4.1.5.3. Protection of Equipment, furnishings, and Materials. The Contractor shall be responsible for physical security of all equipment, furnishings, and materials on the job site until final acceptance. Any materials damaged, lost, and/or stolen prior to final acceptance shall remain the Contractor's responsibility to repair and/or replace, as required.

4.1.6. Safety. In order to provide safety control for protection to the life and health of employees and other persons; for prevention of damage to property, materials, supplies, and equipment; and

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Manual 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The Contractor shall comply with the above and all other applicable DoD, Army, Federal, State, and Local safety and health requirements.

4.1.7. Work Safety/Hazards Evaluation. The Contractor is to coordinate with COR to identify and list potential safety or hazardous work conditions to include possible asbestos, and lead paint hazards, proper protective equipment for confined spaces, and height of project work requirements. Contractor shall submit the safety plan to KO for processing before a notice to proceed (NTP) can be issued.

4.1.8. Injury and Property Damage. The Prime Contractor is responsible for investigating and reporting all lost time, injury, property damage, and accidents, caused by the Contractor or subcontractors, to the COR. Reports shall be filed verbally immediately upon occurrence, then followed up in writing utilizing the proper forms. The Contractor shall report all man-hours worked and maintain a daily record of all first aid treatment cases (including subcontractors).

These reports will be submitted weekly to the KO technical representative. Failure to submit required safety administrative items will be cause for remedial action.

4.2. Portable Latrines. The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing portable latrines as required by OSHA and ANSI, for the use of employees at such locations as designated by the KO or duly designated representative.

4.3. Traffic Control. The Contractor shall be responsible for controlling traffic within the work area.

Traffic control measures shall be in accordance with the current edition of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

4.3.1. See Division 1 – General Requirements for more information.

4.7. Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection Training

See Division 1 – General Requirements for Task Order specific requirements.

4.7.1.1.1. AT Level I training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete Level I AT Awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. Training will be conducted annually thereafter, if applicable. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil

4.7.1.1.2. Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within Army controlled installation, facility, or area. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office.

Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or http://jko.jten.mil/

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4.7.1.1.3. For contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC). Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non- DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management.

4.7.1.1.4. For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190- 13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

4.7.1.1.5. AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. This standard language required US based contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees to make available and to receive government provided area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training as directed by AR 525-13.Specific AOR training content is directed by the combatant commander with the unit ATO being the local point of contact.

4.7.1.1.6. iWATCH Training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 16 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

4.7.1.1.7. Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) registration for contractor employees who require access to government information systems. All contractor employees with access to a government info system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the IS and then annually thereafter.

4.7.1.1.8. For contracts that require a formal OPSEC program. The contractor shall develop an OPSEC

Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan within 90 calendar days of contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer. This plan will include a process to identify critical information, where it is located, who is responsible for it, how to protect it and why it needs to be protected. The contractor shall implement OPSEC measures as ordered by the commander. In addition, the contractor shall have an identified certified Level II OPSEC coordinator per AR 530-1.

4.7.1.1.9. For contracts that require OPSEC Training. Per AR 530-1 Operations Security, contract employees must complete the initial OPSEC Level I Awareness training and annually thereafter. OPSEC training is available at:

https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm

4.7.1.1.10. For information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) training. All contractor employees

14 | P a g e and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of appointment to IA/IT functions.

4.7.1.1.11. For information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) certification. Per DoD 8570.01-M , DFARS 252.239.7001 and AR 25-2, the contractor employees supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed upon contract award.

4.7.1.1.12. For Contractors Authorized to Accompany the Force. DFARS Clause 252.225-7040, Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States. The clause shall be used in solicitations and contracts that authorize contractor personnel to accompany US Armed Forces deployed outside the US in contingency operations;

humanitarian or peacekeeping operations; or other military operations or exercises, when designated by the combatant commander. The clause discusses the following AT/OPSEC related topics: required compliance with laws and regulations, pre-deployment requirements, required training (per combatant command guidance), and personnel data required.

4.7.1.1.13. For Contract Requiring Performance or Delivery in a Foreign Country, DFARS Clause 252.225-

7043, Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors outside the US. The clause shall be used in solicitations and contracts that require performance or delivery in a foreign country.

This clause applies to both contingencies and non-contingency support. The key AT requirement is for non-local national contractor personnel to comply with theater clearance requirements and allows the combatant commander to exercise oversight to ensure the contractor’s compliance with combatant commander and subordinate task force commander policies and directives.

4.7.1.1.14. For contracts that require handling or access to classified information. Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret” and requires contractors to comply with— (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M); (2) any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor.

4.7.1.1.15. Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP). For all contractors with security clearances. Per

AR 381-12, Threat Awareness and Reporting Program(TARP), contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in para 2-4b of the regulation.

4.7.3. Task/Delivery Order Specific Deliverables.

See Division 1 – General Requirements of the Contract Specifications for more information.

PART 5

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS AND FORMS

5. Applicable Publications.

5.1. The Contractor (to include Subcontractors) shall abide by all, and most current, applicable state and federal regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures involving architectural, civil, structural, electrical, environmental, and mechanical disciplines associated with the design and construction of a specific project.

5.2. The following list is an overview of typical publications used for this contract, not inclusive:

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• OEPS-19

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI), https://www.ansi.org/ o A10.6 Safety & Health Program Requirements for Demolition Operations

• American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), https://www.astm.org/ o Section: 1 Iron and Steel Products o Section: 2 Nonferrous Metal Products o Section: 4 Construction

04.01 Concrete and Aggregates

04.10 Wood

04.11 Building Constructions (I)

04.12 Building Constructions (II) Underground Utilities

o Section: 10 Electrical Insulation and Electronics

10.01 Electrical Insulation (I): D69–D2484

10.02: Electrical Insulation (II): D2519–Latest

• Army Regulations (AR), http://www.apd.army.mil/ o AR 190-13, The Army Physical Security o AR 200-4, Cultural Resource Management o AR 385-10, The Army Safety Program o AR-420-47, Solid & Hazardous Waste Management o AR 530-1, Operations Security o DA Pam 385-40, Army Accident Investigations and Reporting

• Americans with Disabilities Act www.ada.gov

• Code of Federal Regulations, www.ecfr.gov o 14 CFR 14 77.9, Safe, Efficient Use, and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace.

o 29 CFR 1904, Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses o 29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards o 29 CFR 1926, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction o 36 CFR 60, National Register of Historic Places o 36 CFR 67 The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation o 36 CFR 68 The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic

Properties o 36 CFR 269 Protection of Archaeological Resources o 36 CFR 800, Protection of Historic Properties o 40 CFR 61, National Emission Standards For Hazardous Air Pollutants

(NESHAP)

Subpart M, Standard for Asbestos (§§ 61.140 - 61.157) Subpart R, T, W - Standard for Radon Emissions (§§ 61.200 - 61.226) Subpart J, V - Standard for Equipment Leaks (Fugitive Emission

Sources) (§§ 61.110 - 61.112) & (§§ 61.240 - 61.247) Subpart Y, BB, FF - Standards for Benzene Emissions o 40 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter R – Toxic Substances Control Act Part 716 - Health And Safety Data Reporting (§§ 716.1 - 716.120) Part 745 - Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention In Certain Residential

Structures (§§ 745.61 - 745.339) Part 763 - Asbestos (§§ 763.80 - 763.179) Part 770 - Formaldehyde Standards For Composite Wood Products (§§

770.1 - 770.99) o 48 CFR 36 Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts

• DoD 5200.08-R, Physical Security Program, http://www.cac.mil/

• Fort Hood Installation Design Guide (IDG), http://www.bliss.army.mil/

• International Code Council (ICC) Codes, https://www.iccsafe.org/ o International Building Code (IBC) o International Existing Building Code (IEBC) http://www.ansi.org/ http://www.astm.org/ http://www.apd.army.mil/ http://www.ada.gov/ http://www.ecfr.gov/ http://www.cac.mil/ http://www.bliss.army.mil/ http://www.iccsafe.org/ http://www.iccsafe.org/

16 | P a g e o International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) o International Fire Code (IFC) o International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) o International Mechanical Code (IMC) o International Plumbing Code (IPC)

• Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, https://www.txdot.gov/

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes, http://www.nfpa.org/ o 1, Fire Code o 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers o 41, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition

Operations o 70, National Electric Code (NEC) o 101, Life Safety Code o 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code

• The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) Standards, http://www.sspc.org/

• Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 295, Subchapter C, Texas Asbestos

Health Protection, http://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.viewtac

• Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), https://www.wbdg.org/ o UFC 1-300-08, Criteria for Transfer and Acceptance of DoD Real Property o UFC 3-100: Architecture and Interior Design o UFC 3-201-02 Landscape Architecture o UFC 3-220-01 Geotechnical Engineering o UFC 3-250-03 Standard Practice Manual for Flexible Pavements o UFC 3-250-06 Repair of Rigid Pavements Using Epoxy Resin Grouts, Mortars and Concretes o UFC 3-250-07 Standard Practice for Pavement Recycling o Flexible Pavements o UFC 3-250-11 Soil Stabilization for Pavements o UFC 3-270-04 Concrete Repair o UFC 3-300: Structural and Seismic Design o UFC 3-400: Mechanical o UFC 3-500: Electrical o UFC 3-530-01 Interior and Exterior Lighting Systems and Controls o UFC 3-550-01 Exterior Electrical Power Distribution o UFC 3.600: Fire Protection o UFC 4-022-03 Security Fences and Gates

• USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, http://www.usace.army.mil/

AT/OPSEC REQUIREMENT

AT Level 1 Training

6. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement…