Technical Specifications for the roof replacement on the Kenai (ENA) VOR Building.docx

Kenai (ENA) VOR Building Install EPDM Roofing System Kenai, Alaska

Technical Specifications

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Prepared By: Federal Aviation Administration Infrastructure Engineering Center - Anchorage 222 West 7th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99513-7587

DIVISION 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01110: SUMMARY

SECTION 01310: COORDINATION

SECTION 01320: CONSTRUCTON SCHEDULES AND REPORTING

SECTION 01330: SUBMITTALS

SECTION 01450: QUALITY CONTROL

SECTION 01500: TEMPORARY FACILITIES

SECTION 01600: MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 01710: CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT

SECTION 01720: WORK PLACE SAFETY & HEALTH

SECTION 01730: OSHA SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01750: PROTECTION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS

SECTION 01760: ORDERLY WORKSITE & SITE CLEANUP

SECTION 01770: CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

DIVISION 2: SITE WORK

SECTION 02200: EARTHWORK

DIVISION 6: CARPENTRY

SECTION 06100: ROUGH CARPENTRY

DIVISION 7: THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION

SECTION 07532 EPDM ROOFING MEMBRANE

SECTION 07620: SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM

DIVISION 9: FINISHES

SECTION 09290 GYPSUM BOARD

SECTION 09900: PAINTING & FINISHING

DIVISION 10: SPECIALITIES

SECTION 10100 ANTENNA SHELTER (TEEPEE)

SECTION 10200 AZIMUTH POSITIONER BRACKETS

SECTION 10300 COUNTERPOISE

DIVISION 13: SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 13280: ASBESTOS REMOVAL & DISPOSAL

SECTION 13281: LEAD REMOVAL & DISPOSAL

DIVISION 16: ELECTRICAL

SECTION 16111: CONDUIT AND CONDUCTORS

SECTION 16170: GROUNDNG & BONDING

SECTION 16276 WIRING DEVICES

SECTION 16510 LIGHTING FIXTURES

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01110

SUMMARY

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 Section Includes

A. These Specifications, together with the referenced specifications, standards, and drawings specified in the Contract Documents, cover the contract requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Work to be performed.

1.2 Related Sections

A. Drawings and General Conditions of the Contract, Division 1 through Division 16 Specification Sections, and any attachments to this Contract apply to this Section and to the Contractor’s performance of the Work.

1.3 Definitions, Acronyms, Abbreviations, and References

GFM/GFE/GFP Government Furnished Material/Equipment/Property.

NTP Notice To Proceed.

Project Manager (PM) Refers to the FAA’s representative as identified in the Documents to monitor the performance of the Contract and progress of construction, and to identify, advise of, and assist in resolving any discrepancies that may arise during the course of construction. The PM or his/her RE acts as the on-site “eyes and ears” of the FAA, as well as the liaison for coordination of the Work.

Provide The word “provide” as it appears in contract specifications and drawings means, “furnish and install”.

Quality Conformance to the requirements established by the contract specifications and drawings.

Record Documents Drawings, Specifications, Addenda, Change Orders and other Modifications; also approved Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and similar submittals required to be provided by the Contractor.

Record Drawings Drawing’s submitted by the Contractor to show the construction of a particular structure or Work as actually completed under the Contract.

Request for Information (RFI) The method used by the Contractor and FAA to document and transmit field generated technical issues relating to design and construction of the Project.

Resident Engineer (RE) FAA’s Representative identified and assigned to monitor the performance of the Contract and progress of construction on site.

Risk Management Plan (RMP) Comprehensive plan that identifies, and mitigates risk associated with Safety, Security, and Quality.

Schedule of Values The method used by the Contractor and FAA to allocate values to various portions of the Work that, when approved by the FAA, provides the basis for Contractor’s application for payment.

Shop Drawings Specific drawings, schedules, diagrams, and other data prepared for this Contract by the Contractor, their lower tier subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers, or distributors, to illustrate a portion of the Work.

Submittal A submittal is a Contractor's or manufacturer's drawing, brochure, sample, certificate, warranty, or other material which provides detail for construction and quality control of the permanent Work and includes deliverables such as schedules, product cut sheets, Work procedures, or product samples that are required under the terms of the Contract.

Test Plan A detailed step-by-step procedure for testing major equipment and systems.

Test Results Documentation of specified quality assurance test results.

1.4 Summary of Work

A. General:

This project includes all work associated with the roof replacement of the Kenai VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) facility in Kenai, Alaska. The work will be performed in conjunction with the FAA. The Contractor is responsible for performing all work not specifically identified for the FAA.

B. Major Items of Work:

The following items are a brief summary of the project and are provided solely for the purpose of revealing the general nature of the work involved. The Contractor is responsible for accomplishing all items of work in accordance with the applicable drawings, specifications and conditions of the Contract. Any additional labor, materials, equipment, and/or appurtenances not specifically detailed or specified, but required to complete the project, must be provided by the Contractor as an integral part of the scope of work specified.

Contractor Plan Approval:

1. Prior to construction, Contractor shall submit a Risk Management Plan in accordance with these specifications. Contractor will allow FAA two business weeks to review initial plan submissions and one business week to review resubmissions from Contractor. Plan approval required before Notice To Proceed (NTP) will be issued.

2. Before site access will be granted, Contractor must submit a COVID-19 Safety Plan (CVSP) in accordance with the supplemental document Special Contract Requirement: COVID-19 (Construction Only) attached to and made a part of these specifications. This is in addition to the Risk Management plan. Contractor will allow FAA two business weeks to review initial plan submission and one business week to review resubmissions from Contractor. Plan approval required before NTP will be issued or site access granted.

3. Two NTP’s will be issued. A restricted NTP will be issued to allow for mobilization, staging, inventory, and inspection of materials on site. A second NTP will permit construction to start.

Survey:

1. Prior to demolition, survey and record the following: center location, elevation, and orientation of the VOR antennae pedestal plate inside the teepee; location, elevation, distance from center of pedestal plate, and angle between 16 VOR monitor antenna azimuth positioner brackets; and location and orientation of the teepee prior to removal. Survey accuracy is 1/16th inch. Deliver data to RE. Teepee is reinstalled to its original location and specified orientation tolerance (elevation will change). VOR pedestal plate and azimuth positioner brackets are reinstalled to specified tolerances.

2. Following roof demolition, survey radius of existing Tongue and Groove (T&G) decking to determine roundness at 10 degree intervals from center of pedestal plate. Use average distance where ends of individual T&G boards are not flush with roof perimeter. Deliver data to RE. Inform RE if roof decking is out of round. Provide position references with survey data so measurement locations are readily known viewing roof.

Roof Demolition:

1. Prior to start of the VOR outage and demolition of the existing roof, all new project materials are to be staged on site for ready installation of the new roof. This includes, but is not limited to, Tongue & Groove (T&G) boards, plywood, dimensional lumber, metal fascia and soffit flashing, vapor barrier, copper counterpoise sheeting/segments/rolled angle, cover board, fasteners, nylon washers, EPDM, adhesives, caulking, paint, interior ceiling lights, conduit, ground wire, exothermic welds, ladder bracket, fiberglass resin and tape, sheetrock, batt insulation, paint tarpaulin, plastic sheeting, and other materials and equipment necessary for constructing the new roof/fascia/soffit, repairing the interior ceilings and replacing the interior ceiling lights. Contractor shall inventory and inspect all materials prior to the start of demolition to ensure all materials are on hand in sufficient quantity and satisfactory condition to refurbish the teepee and construct the new roof system without delay.

2. Pick-up GFM at the FAA shop in Kenai and transport to the site. GFM will consist of new gaskets for reinstallation of the teepee. Contractor responsible for securing materials and equipment during project to include GFM.

3. Erect scaffolding completely around roof for fall protection and access to roof. Scaffolding is complete and in good order meeting all applicable codes and regulations.

4. FAA will shut-down VOR/DME for project. All other facility equipment will remain in service during project.

5. Seal and protect VOR building against dust, water, and debris intrusion. The VOR building contains highly sensitive electronic equipment. No dust, water, or other intrusions in the building will be acceptable. Protect antennae, panel boxes, exhaust hoods, air intakes, lights, alarms, A/C units, load banks, cabling, and all other equipment in, on, and around the building during construction. Protection of the building and equipment takes precedence over construction. FAA concern for damage or impacts to operational equipment will result in project shutdown at Contractor expense until situation is remedied to FAA satisfaction.

6. Provide sealed containers on site for all project wastes to prevent debris from being blown from site. Loose or torn material packaging must also be kept in sealed containers. Absence of wind will not preclude this requirement.

7. FAA will remove the VOR and DME antennae inside the teepee and 16 VOR monitor antennae and associated cabling from around the perimeter of the roof. FAA will remove keystone sockets from antennae masts. Contractor to pick up keystone sockets from FAA for refurbishment with azimuth positioner brackets. Provide FAA 5 days notification to disconnect and remove antennae and cabling. Allow FAA 3 days to perform work.

8. Contractor to remove pedestal risers from pedestal plate. Protect pedestal plate and risers from damage. Retain hardware for reuse.

9. Remove four hold-down clips at pedestal plate and retain for reuse. Protect pedestal plate and hold-down clips from damage.

10. Remove teepee from the roof as a unit. Fabricate hoist attachment utilizing all the bolt holes at the top of the teepee. Hoist must reinforce top flange of teepee. Set the teepee on blocking so as not to torque the structure and secure against tipping in the wind. Protect teepee from damage. Remove teepee from site and refurbish in a controlled environment for reinstallation on roof. Do not disassemble teepee wall panels. Retain and refurbish fastener strips around base for reuse.

11. Remove monitor antennae azimuth positioner brackets from perimeter of roof. Disassemble, refurbish, and reassemble brackets (to include key sockets) for reuse. Protect brackets against damage or loss. Dispose of backing plates with terne metal.

12. Remove receptacle in teepee. FAA will de-energize receptacle. Provide FAA 5 days notification to de-energize receptacle. Adhere to proper Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures when working with power circuits. Only FAA can de-energize or energize circuits.

13. Roofing underneath the teepee is not weather proof. Provide a tarpaulin to protect the building from rain and the elements once teepee flashing is cut. Tarpaulin shall meet the requirements of these specifications and be of sufficient size to extend down and cover the fascia. Protect water from pooling on roof, particularly at pedestal plate opening in center of roof. Continually secure and protect the exposed roof decking and building interior against inclement weather with the tarpaulin during course of work. Secure tarpaulin against loss and wind damage with sand bags. Repair leaks immediately. Provide 200 sf of 2mil plastic sheeting and 60ft all weather duct tape for FAA to cover equipment in case of emergency.

14. Remove and dispose of existing torch down roofing, terne metal counterpoise, rosin paper, metal flashings, fasteners, and plywood down to T&G wood decking. Torch down membrane is firmly adhered to terne metal and should be disposed of with terne metal. Existing terne metal counterpoise and teepee base flashing are coated with lead. Red coating on bottom of terne metal counterpoise contains lead and assumed PCB’s. Red and white coatings on metal fascia flashings are assumed lead based paint containing PCB’s. Dispose of all demolished metal in accordance with these specifications. The lead coated counterpoise shall be pried from the wood decking without disturbing the lead. Drilling, grinding, abrading, sawing, or other activities that create lead dust will not be allowed.

15. Cut and remove old counterpoise ground cabling in conduit at four corners of the building. Cut cable one foot below grade and abandon. Remove and dispose of conduit without damaging siding. Soil contains lead.

16. Remove conduit for monitor antennae cabling underneath soffit back to first coupling inside the exterior building wall. Temporarily seal opening against dust, debris, water, or insect intrusion.

17. Remove and dispose of aluminum soffit sheeting and support blocking. Assume sheeting coating contains lead and PCB’s. Dispose of all demolished soffit in accordance with these specifications. Soffit overlaps building siding which is to remain. Protect siding from damage.

18. Remove ladder hooks from fascia and discard. Hooks coating assumed lead based paint and PCB’s.

19. Remove fascia to include sheet metal flashing, plywood backing, and support blocking.

20. Scrape loose lead based paint from roofing beams and underside of T&G decking. Assume paint contains lead and PCB’s. Protect ground from contamination and dispose of paint chips per the specifications.

21. All demolition work shall be completed prior to installing new roofing system.

Teepee Refurbishment:

1. Refurbish VOR teepee off-site on flat and level surface in environmentally controlled space for reinstallation on the roof. Protect teepee from damage and tipping in the wind. Remove all roof flashing and residue, door, and attachments. Do not disassemble teepee panels. Clean and repair fiberglass teepee, door and attachments. Repair damaged and cracked fiberglass. Seal vertical and horizontal wall panel joints with new fiberglass tape. Install door retainer hardware. Sand and paint teepee and attachments with non-metallic paint per these specifications. Clean inside of teepee. Reinstall refurbished door and attachments with new nylon bolts.

Roof Construction:

1. Extent of damaged decking unknown. Plan to remove and replace 200sf of damaged 2x6 T&G decking, 60LF of 4x4’s, and 40LF of 4x6’s as directed by the RE. Nailers are ripped and installed per the reference drawings. On request, deliver any unused wood materials in good condition to FAA shop in Kenai. At no time are openings left in the decking where water can pool in the protective tarp.

2. Install and fasten 5/8” plywood decking per the drawings. Plywood decking radius is consistent about center point of pedestal plate +/-1/4”. Stagger 15# asphalt roofing felts under plywood as required to provide positive slope radially away from center of roof and teepee. Plan on three rolls of 36”x144’ asphalt roofing felts.

3. Construct new plywood fascia and soffit with new 2x4 support blocking. Paint soffit. Install soffit vents. Protect vinyl siding from damage.

4. Install new vapor barrier per the drawings.

5. Install new copper counterpoise per the drawings. Continuously solder all copper sheets and rolled angle seams at roof perimeter together. Rolled angle radius about center point of pedestal plate is consistent +/- 1/4”. All sheets are tinned prior to soldering. Protect vapor barrier from heat damage.

6. Raise pedestal plate level with copper counterpoise and survey to magnetic north. Ensure plate is level in all directions and centered on roof.

7. Ground copper counterpoise to pedestal plate per the drawings. Continuously solder copper segments to each other and copper counterpoise.

8. Ground copper counterpoise with new 4/0 down conductors to new ground rods at four building corners. Solder 4/0 stranded copper cable to counterpoise and run in new PVC conduit down the outside of exterior wall to new ground rods. Exothermic weld 4/0 cable to rods. Obtain utility locates prior to trenching. Soil contains lead.

9. Fasten new copper counterpoise to decking with stainless steel screws per the drawings.

10. Install and fasten 1/2“ high density cover board over copper counterpoise per the drawings. Cover board crosses bonding segments and pedestal plate, but is not fastened to them. Cut board flush around pedestal mounts and hold-down clips.

11. Survey and install (16) 9”x12” plywood azimuth positioner bracket pads at roof perimeter. Center each pad on its respective magnetic heading aligned radially to center of roof. Install pads same distance from center of pedestal plate +/-1/4”. Shim pads level within 1 degree. Create cant transition at pad edges using sealant.

12. Install fascia sheet metal facing and bottom angle flashing. Fascia sheet metal and angle flashing are pre-rolled to fit curvature of roof. Angle flashing cut to fit curvature of roof will not be acceptable. Provide additional blocking for ladder support bracket.

13. Install new fully adhered EPDM over roof per drawings. Fold EPDM membrane over roof edge and secure to fascia with termination bar. Roof shall have minimum 20-year, no dollar limit warranty, with no exclusions for ponding water, and a 120 mph wind warranty. EPDM shall be installed by a manufacturer authorized installer.

14. Survey and install teepee octagon on new EPDM roofing per the drawings. Ensure octagon is oriented correctly under teepee door. Ensure door is in approximate location as existing. Flash octagon with EPDM to new roofing making it watertight.

15. Reinstall refurbished teepee on octagon using refurbished fastening strips with new fasteners and new GFM gasket. Flash outside base of teepee with pressure sensitive EPDM and sealant.

16. Reinstall pedestal risers on pedestal plate and flash over plate. Allow FAA 3 days to check alignment prior to flashing around pedestals.

17. Fabricate neoprene gaskets and reinstall refurbished positioner brackets on pads +/-1/4” radially from center of pedestal plate and each other per the drawings. Caulk brackets.

18. Install ladder bracket and “Caution – Slippery When Wet” sign on fascia.

19. Install new 1” ENT antenna cable conduit under soffit. Provide pull rope in conduits for each antennae.

20. Deliver refurbished keystone brackets to FAA.

21. FAA will reinstall VOR antennae inside teepee and 16 monitor antennae on azimuth positioner brackets with new cabling and connectors.

22. Secure monitor antennae masts to fascia with angle brackets. Brackets are installed after antennae are reinstalled. Antennae masts are plumb.

23. Paint mag headings on fascia per drawings.

24. Install new GFCI receptacle in teepee. FAA will re-energize receptacle in teepee.

25. FAA will tune and test equipment.

26. FAA will flight check VOR and return to service.

27. Provide EPDM self-adhesive and primer patch materials to FAA for emergency roof repair.

28. Dispose of asbestos, lead, PCB’s, and other debris in appropriately certified landfills. Hazardous material manifest must be reviewed and approved by FAA prior to shipment of any hazardous materials from site. Submit copies of receipts for disposal of all hazardous materials.

29. At project completion, regrade potholes and ruts created in access road during construction with 10 yards new ¾”-minus crushed gravel.

30. Provide binder with executed roofing warranty information.

Interior Ceiling/Wall Repair:

1. Notify FAA five days prior to beginning sheetrock ceiling repair. Provide FAA clearance test reports on receipt.

2. Interior sheetrock joint compound is ACM. Interior paint assumed to contain lead and PCB’s. Expect mold from water damage in ceiling.

3. Seal and protect VOR building interior and equipment against asbestos and lead contamination. VOR building contains heat sensitive electronic equipment. Electronic equipment other than the VOR and DME will remain in service during construction. Do not wrap equipment in a manner so as to cause heat build-up. Protection of building and equipment takes precedence over construction.

4. Numerous cables, conduit, and lights are attached to sheetrock ceiling throughout building. Coordinate loosening cables and conduits with RE as required for sheetrock repair and replacement. Do not loosen any cables or conduits without specific prior coordination with FAA. Contractor, or any of their lower tier subcontractors, must not de-energize any circuits at any time. FAA will de-energize any lighting or power circuits required for Contractor to repair damaged sheetrock ceiling and replace fluorescent lighting. Provide supplemental lighting as required.

5. Repair or replace sheetrock ceilings where shown on the drawings. Remove and dispose of damaged ceiling materials. Dispose of hazardous wastes and contaminated materials in accordance with specifications. Ceiling repairs to include new insulation, plastic vapor barrier, and wood furring. Provide 2” overlap between new and existing vapor barrier and insulation. Prime and paint sheetrock repairs. Tape paint area for neat appearance. Paint to match existing.

6. Repair sheetrock wall cracks. Estimate crack length equal to three ceiling to floor cracks in each room. Agree to cracks to be repaired with RE prior to performing work. Temporarily move shelving as required to repair cracks. Do not move equipment racks or electrical panels on wall.

7. Contractor to temporarily remove and replace facility furniture (desks, cabinets, and shelving) as required to perform sheetrock repairs and lighting replacements. Equipment racks and other electrical equipment are not to be moved or handled.

Interior Lighting Replacement

1. Replace old fluorescent ceiling lights with new LED ceiling lights per the drawings. Reuse existing conduit/wiring where able. Provide new ¾” EMT and wiring elsewhere. Estimate 50LF of conduit and three conductor circuit wiring. FAA will de-energize circuit breakers prior to work. Old light fixture ballasts assumed to contain PCB’s.

1.5 Presence of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB’s)

Existing terne metal coatings, metal flashings and soffit coatings, 2x6 T&G decking and support beam coatings, interior ceiling and wall paint, and ballasts for old ceiling light fixtures assumed to contain Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB’s). Contractor must comply with all EPA and DOT regulations when removing, transporting, and disposing of the contaminated materials. Test reports are available upon request.

The Contractor shall characterize waste generated in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations (40 CFR Part 261) and authorized individual state and local regulations.

Solid Waste The Contractor shall remove solid wastes from the site and dispose of them at a facility authorized by federal, state, and local laws and regulations to receive the waste, including such facilities specifically constructed and permitted by the state. No wastes are to be burned, buried or otherwise left on-site without the written approval of the CO.

Hazardous Waste PART 1 - At all locations in the United States and its territories, hazardous materials/substances/wastes identified for handling and removal from FAA facilities shall be packaged, marked, labeled, placarded, and manifested according to applicable federal regulations (49 CFR 171 and/or 40 CFR 263).

PART 2 - Certificates of Treatment, Disposal, Destruction, or Recycle shall be provided to the FAA by the Contractor for all RCRA and TSCA wastes. Section #14 of the manifest "Special Handling Instructions and Additional Information" shall contain the words "Certificate of Treatment, Disposal, Destruction, or Recycle [as applicable] Requested".

PART 3 - All containers shipped under a FAA manifest (containing DOT-regulated material) shall be marked in accordance with 49CFR 172.300, Subpart D-Marking, labeled in accordance with 49 CFR 172.400, Subpart E-Labeling, and/or placarded in accordance with 49 CFR 172.500, Subpart F-Placarding.

PART 4 - The Contractor is required to identify all appropriate laws, codes, regulations, and guidance applicable, and to perform all work in full compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations. The Contractor shall assure that all activities performed by personnel, subcontractors and suppliers are executed as required by these laws and regulations.

Generator Status Most FAA facilities traditionally fall under the Very Small Quantity Generator category (VSQG) formerly known as Conditionally-Exempt Small-Quantity Generator Status (CESQG) on an operational basis. Facilities may temporarily become Large-Quantity Generator category (LQG) as a result of remediation, decommissioning, demolition, and/or renovation projects. Contractor shall attempt to maintain FAA VSQG. In the event there is no way to avoid LQG status, Contractor shall provide all administrative and physical requirements for LQG until wastes are shipped off site.

The Contractor shall notify the CO and Project Engineer immediately upon a change in the Generator Category. The FAA will submit to the EPA, notification of category-change explaining that conditions that led to the LQG generation in the (comments section) of the RCRA Subtitle C Site Identification Form. During the period of large-quantity generation; the Contractor will maintain the contingency plan and other elements required for LQG-category under 40 CFR 262.34 and 265 subparts C and D within their SHSP and/or Waste Management Plan (WMP). Once the large-quantity of waste is shipped off-site, the facilities revert back to VSQG category; per clarifications by the EPA found in (51-FR10153-4) and according to Section 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), subsection 261.5.

Co-Generator Agreement For all projects where hazardous waste is generated the Contractor may be considered a co-generator, if such an agreement is entered into with the FAA. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all waste characterization, storage, manifesting, transportation, disposal and record keeping. Records will also be provided, by the Contractor, to the FAA. It is acceptable for the Contractor to include the Contractor’s name, address, and EPA ID number in Blocks 1 and 5 of the manifest.

Waste generated at FAA facilities will be counted by the FAA toward the facilities generator status to ensure waste is managed in compliance with all applicable regulations.

Training Requirement The EPA requires in 40 CFR Part 265.16 all personnel working on hazardous waste sites be trained in two basic areas: 1) hazardous waste management procedures, and 2) emergency response. The training requirements for different size generators vary. However, since FAA projects have the potential to be large quantity generators, Contractors must have personnel trained at the level required to work at large quantity generator site.

Shipping and Manifesting All hazardous materials, hazardous substances, and hazardous wastes identified for handling and removal from FAA facilities shall be packaged, marked, labeled, placarded, and manifested according to applicable federal regulations (49 CFR 171 and/or 40 CFR 263). In some instances it may be necessary to ship hazardous materials/substances/wastes through Canadian waters. In such cases the Contractor shall ensure preparation of all documents required, including notifications to Environment Canada of intent to transport through Canadian waters and approval of Canadian Manifests.

Verification of the accuracy and completeness of the manifest is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide a qualified person to review every manifest (hazardous and non-hazardous). All Contractor and/or subcontractor personnel responsible for preparing or reviewing manifests shall have received training pursuant with the requirements of 49 CFR and training pursuant with 40 CFR sufficient to perform these functions. Copies of training records documenting compliance with this requirement shall be included in the work plan. The FAA representative on-site can sign the manifest after verification of the accuracy and completeness of the manifest by the FAA Project Engineer; and review and approval by designated FAA District Office personnel. After obtaining the signature of the first transporter, the "Generator Copy" shall be pulled from the manifest and provided to the FAA person on-site along with copies of any other documents that are required to accompany the manifest, such as certifications, landfill authorization forms, and especially copies of Land Disposal Restriction Forms.

All containers shipped under a FAA manifest (containing DOT-regulated material) shall be marked in accordance with 49 CFR 172.300, Subpart D-Marking, labeled in accordance with 49 CFR 172.400, Subpart E-Labeling, and/or placarded in accordance with 49CFR 172.500, Subpart F-Placarding.

The Contractor shall ensure that all wastes shipped from FAA facilities are specifically identified on shipping papers.

A. RCRA hazardous wastes must be transported utilizing a Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest and shall be manifested separately from non-RCRA wastes.

B. A Non-Hazardous Waste Manifest may be utilized for non-RCRA wastes.

C. A Bill of Lading may be used in limited circumstances, such as scrap-metal for recycle or other materials not regulated for transportation and/or disposal. This must be determined on a case-by-case basis by the FAA.

D. PCBs shall be shipped using a Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest and shall be manifested separately from all other items unless PCBs are contained in hazardous wastes.

E. The Contractor or subcontracted full service waste contractor shall provide:

i. Pre-printed manifests before mobilization to the field.

ii. Pre-printed waste labels, DOT labels, placards, and/or any other labels or markings required

Alaska Specific Requirements The FAA requires at least 48 hours, to review and approve pre-printed manifests. In cases where items are added or changed in the field, a copy of the manifest shall be transmitted to the FAA by fax at 907-269-2520 or by e-mail attachment to kirby.ctr.brown@faa.gov , allowing reasonable time for FAA review and approval. Changes must be approved via e-mail, fax, or in-person prior to shipping.

The Contractor shall ensure that block 5 of the manifest, under "Generator's Name and Mailing Address" contains:

US DOT FAA, ANC District TSC 700 North Boniface Pkwy.

Anchorage, AK 99506 907-269-1850

All hazardous waste manifest numbers will be provided by the Contractor.

1.6 Work in Soil Containing Lead

1. The soil around the VOR building contains lead. Backfill all excavated soil on site. No excavated soil to be removed from the site.

1.7 Risk Management Plan

A. Contractor must develop and submit a RMP for approval within 5 days from Contract Award. RMP template to be provided after award. Construction must not commence until the RMP has been approved by the FAA. The Contractor must comply with all safety, health, and emergency response provisions of this Contract.

1.8 Project Schedule

A. Planned construction window for project is June 14, 2021, to July 31, 2021. Dates coincide with long term outage request for ENA VOR/DME. All plan and material submittals, coordination meetings, material purchases and shipments to Kenai, are to have been accomplished prior to the construction start date. Contractor must develop and submit to the FAA a preliminary Construction Progress Schedule (Schedule) and preliminary Schedule of Values for approval within 5 days from Contract award. The Contractor’s approved Schedule of Values and Schedule are conditions for payment. The Contractor’s Schedule must comply with the requirements of Section 01320, Construction Schedules and Reports. The Contractor must provide the following information with the Schedule: Time of Performance, Project Duration in Calendar Days and Work Schedule/Work Hours.

1.13 Contractor and Government Furnished Property

A. These Specifications identify labor, materials, plant and equipment to perform the Work. All material not specifically indicated as furnished by FAA must be furnished by Contractor. Contractor to pick-up GFM at the FAA Shop at the Kenai Airport and transport to the project site. For the purposes of this Contract, GFE, GFM, and GFP are used interchangeably.

B. Government Furnished Material will be provided by the FAA: The Contractor will be accountable for all GFM acquired under this Contract. The Contractor must not accept any GFM without documentation signed by both the Contractor and FAA indicating actual items and quantities received/transferred. GFM furnished but not installed will be returned to the FAA with documentation signed by both the Contractor and FAA indicating actual items and quantities received/transferred. The Contractor must adequately control, preserve, protect and maintain all GFM and contractor acquired property. GFM includes the following:

· Teepee top and base gaskets.

· Teepee door retainer, hat and two Z hasps (on roof deck inside teepee).

1. Surveying

2. Soldering

3. Hazmat abatement/handling/disposal (ACM, LBP, PCB’s)

4. Equipment operators

5. Electricians

6. Fiberglass repair

7. EPDM roofing installers

1.17 Site Damage

A. Contractor will be responsible for the cost of any repair caused by Contractor’s operations or the operations of its lower tier subcontractors. All damage to the existing Site including, but not limited to, existing utilities and cables, facilities, equipment, buildings, and vegetation must be repaired. All such repairs must match the original finish and must be made utilizing materials, equal to or greater than the original materials, as approved by RE. All repairs must be made with no additional cost to FAA.

PART 2 PRODUCTS [Not Used]

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 Special Scheduling Requirements

A. The VOR is a critical navigational aid to pilots. Long term outages will be necessary to complete the demolition and construction at this site. The FAA will request a long term outage for the VOR in advance of the project for the specified construction window in paragraph 1.8 – Project Schedule. FAA requires a minimum of 45 days to schedule a long term outage.

1. Relieve the Contractor or its lower tier subcontractors of the responsibility to provide adequate quality control measures.

2. Relieve the Contractor or its lower tier subcontractors of the responsibility for damage to or loss of material before acceptance.

3. Constitute or imply acceptance.

B. The presence or absence of the RE does not relieve the Contractor or its lower tier subcontractors from any Contract requirement, nor is the RE authorized to change any requirement of the Contract.

3.3 Submittals

A. Contractor must submit document, data, and/or material submittals in accordance with Section 01330, Submittal Procedures, and/or as specified elsewhere in the Technical Specifications.

3.5 Project Specific Work Plans

A. Required Work Plans: The Contractor shall submit the below written Work Plans in accordance with these Technical Specifications. No Notice to Proceed will be issued until all the Plans have been submitted and approved by the FAA. The FAA will have 10 business working days to review and approve or reject the Plans. Necessary changes to the Plans for acceptance will restart the review clock. The FAA is not responsible for the submission of acceptable Work Plans. Failure, and any impacts resulting thereof, by the Contractor to submit acceptable Plans in a timely manner will not be held against the FAA.

1. Risk Management Plan (RMP)

2. Fall Protection Plan

3. COVID-19 Safety Plan (CVSP)

4. Asbestos Abatement Plan

5. Lead Abatement Plan

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SECTION 01310

COORDINATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 Section Includes

A. This section specifies requirements for requests for information as well as special and regularly scheduled progress meetings.

1.2 Related Sections

A. General Conditions; Section 01110, Summary; Section 01320, Construction Schedules and Reports; and Section 01330, Submittals.

1.3 Request for Information (RFI) Procedures

A. Contractor to use their company’s form for submitting RFI’s. Provide FAA a sample RFI form at the Pre-Construction Meeting. Accurately complete the form for any RFI and submit two copies of the RFI to the Project Engineer and one copy to the CO.

B. RFIs identifying a technical question relating to the design or construction of the project shall be submitted to the RE for disposition by the Project Engineer. Copies of the RFI are to be provided to the Project Engineer and CO in accordance with subparagraph 1.3.A. Attach drawings, sketches, and other clarifying documents along with recommended resolution if known. Project Engineer will respond and transmit FAA’s response to the RFI to the Contractor with copies to the RE and CO.

PART 2 PRODUCTS [Not Used]

PART 3 EXECUTION [Not Used]

SECTION 01320

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES AND REPORTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 Section Includes

A. This section specifies requirements for scheduling and monthly progress reporting.

1.2 Related Sections

A. Section 01110, Summary; Section 01310, Coordination; and Section 01330, Submittals.

1.3 General Requirements for Construction Schedule

A. Within two weeks following contract award, and on a monthly basis thereafter, Contractor must submit three copies of the updated Schedule to the PM. After all Contract Work items are complete, and as a condition of final payment, Contractor must submit three copies of an "Asbuilt Contract Schedule" in same format as the Schedule showing actual start and finish dates for all Work activities and milestones, based on the accepted monthly updates.

B. Update the Schedule bi-weekly and provide copy to the Project Engineer and RE. Schedule updates must be the product of joint review meetings between the Contractor and RE. Enter actual progress on Schedule as agreed upon by the FAA. If in the opinion of the FAA the Contractor falls behind the approved Schedule, the Contractor must take steps necessary to improve its progress without additional cost to the FAA.

1.4 Monthly Progress Reporting

A. Monthly Schedule updates shall be the product of joint review meetings between the Contractor, the RE, and major active subcontractors. The joint review must focus on actual progress for the preceding month, planned progress for the upcoming month supported by a Contractor prepared 2-Week Look-ahead Schedule if required by the Project Engineer, impact to Schedule due to change notices issued, adverse weather, and any effected changes to the construction Schedule. The agreed upon progress and changes shall be incorporated in the Schedule update to be submitted. The update must always represent the actual history of accomplishment of all activities.

B. The monthly Schedule update shall form the basis for the Contractor's progress payments. The progress payment for an activity must be based on its agreed upon percentage of completion. On unit priced contracts, the approval of the Contractor's monthly requisition is contingent on the submittal of a satisfactory monthly Schedule update, however, the basis of payment will be the actual measurement of FAA accepted in place units of Work.

PART 2 PRODUCTS [Not Used] A. Project Schedule and Schedule Updates

PART 3 EXECUTION [Not Used]

SECTION 01330

SUBMITTALS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 Section Includes

A. Submittals shall be provided to the FAA for approval as required by the Specifications, drawings, or as recommended by a manufacturer. This Section specifies the requirements for providing submittals required under the Contract.

1.2 Related Sections

A. Section 01320, Construction Schedules and Reports; Section 01450, Quality Control.

1.3 Submittal Schedule

A. The Contractor is solely responsible for creating a Submittal Schedule identifying whether the submittals are samples, cut sheets, certified test results, and adding additional submittals as required by specifications, drawings, or as recommended by a manufacturer. As applicable, the Submittal Schedule must state the action required for testing and inspection with the name of the persons authorized to review the submittal. The Contractor shall submit one electronic and three hard copies of the Submittal Schedule to the Project Engineer for approval within 10 calendar days of Contract Award.

1. Product or work item.

2. Firm, with name of principal, address and telephone.

3. Scope.

4. Date of beginning of warranty.

5. Duration of warranty.

6. Proper procedure to evoke the warranty in case of failure.

7. Instances that might affect the validity of warranty (example for roofing: wind, ponding water, chemical).

8. Contractor name or responsible principal, address and telephone number.

9. Extended warranties normally provided by manufacturers that are beyond the warranty of construction shall be specifically noted.

PART 2 PRODUCTS [Not Used] A. Contractor’s Submittal Schedule.

B. Plan, schedule, material, equipment, and all other submittals required by this Contract.

PART 3 EXECUTION

B. The Contractor must ensure that all submittals are made with adequate time for review and acceptance, including re-submittals, so as not to delay the job. The FAA will coordinate submittal review and return initial submittals within 10 business days and re-submittals within five (5) business days. Work must not commence prior to acceptance of required submittals by FAA.

C. Contractor must check and approve submittals prior to delivery to the FAA. The Contractor is cautioned that the time period stipulated in this Section does not include any allowance for re-submittal in cases where the Project Engineer determines that the Contractor’s approval of the submittal is not adequately justified. Any delay caused by inadequacies in the Contractor’s submittal will not entitle the Contractor to an extension of time or additional compensation. Lack of completeness or inadequate description will be justification for disapproval.

1. Approved: Work covered by the submittal may proceed provided Contractor complies with requirements of the Contract Documents.

2. Approved as Noted: Work covered by the submittal may proceed contingent upon Contractor acceptance of the corrections and/or notations and provided Contractor complies with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

3. Revise and Resubmit: Work covered by the submittal may not proceed until the submittal is revised in accordance with the corrections and/or notations and resubmitted.

4. Rejected: The submittal does not conform to the intent and requirements of the Contract…