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W25G1V-23-R-0012 Exhibit A – Scope of Work
SCOPE OF WORK
ASPHALT REPAIR AND PAINTING
TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT
MARCH 2023
1. GENERAL
1.1. SUMMARY: This contract will consist of service and maintenance associated with the repair and maintenance of asphalt surfaces at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). The construction services necessary to complete this work includes providing all licenses, permits, labor, materials, equipment, supervision and management to complete the project and return all areas to pre-existing conditions where applicable. Any exceptions shall be submitted in writing for government review and approval. This work includes, but is not limited to:
1.2. KEY ELEMENTS:
1.2.1. Repair of potholes, deteriorated asphalt sections, emergency excavations in asphalt, and traffic loops in roadways, shoulders, and parking lots. Quantity of pothole repairs will vary, quantity will be determined and agreed upon after both the contractor’s representative and COR concurrently measure repair locations. Work shall not commence until a formal task order is issued, signed by the Contracting Officer, see section 2.1. Though the Government reserves the right to issue task orders for any quantity and in any amount, maximum effort will be made to issue task orders in a manner that will allow the Contractor to operate in the most cost effective and efficient manner. As such, the minimum standard for task order issuance will be based on the amount of repairs and/or painting that can be completed in one (1) day.
1.2.2. Excavation of deteriorated asphalt when required. NOTE: Contractor shall remove any spoil material (with the exception of millings) from TYAD. The quantity and location of approved spoil sites may change or be eliminated altogether during the duration of the contract.
1.2.3. Striping and Marking of roadways and parking areas: The work shall consist of furnishing all supervision, labor, equipment and materials in performing all operations in connection with the striping and marking of all depot roads (Industrial and outside areas), designated parking lots, stop signs, crosswalks, curbing etc.)
1.2.4. Crack Sealing – shall consist of blowing out cracks with high pressure air and sealing with Type 1 ASTM 6690 hot crack material.
1.2.5. Sweeping/cleaning of all depot roads and parking areas by power sweeping (mechanical power-driven broom with water spray to limit dust, and device to limit noise of sweeper). Sweeping shall be performed as requested by the Government. A complete base sweeping has historically been performed once during the time from late April to mid-May, and again during the month of November.
1.3. SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
1.3.1. Contract Type: This requirement is for an indefinite delivery type requirements contract in accordance with FAR Part 16. The resultant contract is for a five (5) year ordering period, with applicable pricing for each year of the ordering period. Individually funded, firm fixed-price task orders will then be placed by the Government on an as needed basis using the applicable unit pricing.
1.3.2. Contractor shall make themselves available within 3 business days of notification of repair work to be performed. Coordination of contractor and government shall commence within three days of notification of repair.
1.3.3. Emergency calls will only be for the complete closure of roads due to emergency utility repair. An emergency call will be 24-hour notice.
1.3.4. All work to be in accordance with specifications and information provided and shall conform to PennDOT Standard 408/2020 change 1. All additional changes shall be followed. If there are conflicting specifications, the more stringent shall apply or as directed by the COR.
1.3.5. Contractor shall submit a typical traffic control plan prior to commencement of work to the COR for typical patching operations. Flaggers shall be utilized during any major roadway closures, lane closures, or high-volume areas where work is being conducted. The Contractor shall follow all current MUTCD guidelines for traffic control during construction activities. Traffic control costs will not be paid for separately and shall be included in the contractor’s overall cost. No excavation shall occur on Squire, Gibbs, or Hap Arnold Blvd between 6:00am to 7:30am and between 1545 to 1700 hours.
1.3.6. All material shall be submitted to the COR for approval prior to installation thru proper submittal procedures further explained in section 3, Submittals.
1.3.7. All work areas or sites shall be clean and in equal or better condition once construction is completed. Contractor shall, to the maximum extent feasible, ensure that there is positive drainage away from all new asphalt patches.
1.3.8. Asphalt concrete mixture shall not be placed when it is raining or when rain is imminent, on a saturated surface, on an unstable/yielding roadbed, when the base material is frozen, or when weather conditions prevent proper handling or finishing of the mixture. Asphalt concrete mixture shall not be placed unless the surface temperature is forty-five degrees (45º) Fahrenheit or warmer and the ambient air is at least forty degrees (40º) Fahrenheit and rising. Air temperature shall be measured in the shade away from heat sources at the paving site. Exceptions to this can be made if directed by the COR.
1.3.9. Use all means necessary to protect the material of this section before, during and after installing and to protect the work of other trades.
1.3.10. In the event of damage, immediately make all repairs and replacements necessary to the satisfaction of the COR at no additional cost to the Owner.
2. PRODUCTS, MATERIALS, AND EXECUTION:
2.1. Work Review and Task Order Process: The COR shall contact the contractor as work is needed to review the location(s). The contractor will submit to the COR a breakdown of the proposed line item quantity to be used for the location. Once agreed upon, the Government will issue a funded, firm fixed-price task order. Work shall begin within 3 days of task order issuance, or as otherwise specified by the COR.
2.2. Bituminous concrete Base Course (BC-BC) and top/wearing course shall meet PennDOT Standard 408/2020 Sections 300 & 400.
2.3. All asphalt and subbase materials (2A subbase, BC-BC, wearing course) will be paid separately for by the square yard.
2.4. Full depth Asphalt Patch
2.4.1. Preparation: Prepare subgrade in accordance with PennDOT standard 408 – Section 450. Saw cut the area in square sections, excavate 6” depth. All side walls of existing asphalt shall have a hot tack coat applied. Minimum widths for patches shall be 3’.
2.4.2. The typical application scenario is to place 4” of BC-BC, and a 2” layer of wearing course. However, in some areas with high/heavy traffic loads, the COR may request the contractor to place more than 4” of BC-BC in the patch location. In this case, the contractor will be compensated for any additional BC-BC placed in the patch as normally paid for by the square yard.
2.4.3. After completion of full depth patch, an asphalt crack sealer (Type 1 – ASTM D 6690) shall be applied around all edges to seal the patch. This is included in the ID-2 wearing coat bid item.
2.4.4. If subbase is in poor condition, the contractor shall contact the COR for further guidance. If additional subbase is needed, the contractor shall excavate 6” of sub-grade and place 6” of Class 2A structural fill material compacted to at least 95% of the maximum dry weight density in accordance with ASTM D-1557. Class 2A structural fill material shall be paid for by the Cubic Yard.
2.5. Pot Hole Hand Patch
2.5.1. The COR shall determine whether a patch shall be a hand patch or a full depth patch.
2.5.2. Preparation: Pot hole areas shall be thoroughly cleaned and dry before installation of asphalt material. Brooms and power blowers are to be used simultaneously. A tack coat shall be applied to the entire surface (edges and bottom) at a .06 -1 gal/SY application rate to guarantee proper bonding.
2.5.3. Placement: A superpave asphalt wearing course shall be used for all hand patches. Compact with mechanical vibratory compactor.
2.6. Hot Crack Sealing
2.6.1. Crack sealing shall be in accordance with PennDOT standard 408 section 469.
2.6.2. Contractor to meet with COR prior to crack sealing to identify areas to be sealed.
2.6.3. Cracks 1/8” and larger shall be sealed with hot-applied rubberized joint sealant (Type 1, ASTM D 6690) in accordance with Penndot Bulletin 15 Section 705 (Qualified Products List for Construction).
2.6.4. Preparation: Cracks shall be cleaned out immediately before sealing by a compressed air stream of at least 100 psi.
2.7. Painting/Pavement Markings:
2.7.1. Conduct painting operations in accordance with PennDOT standard 962.
2.7.2. Paint: paint shall conform to PennDOT bulletin 15 (qualified products list for construction). All paint shall be highway white, blue, or yellow according to PennDOT standard 962 and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards.
2.7.3. Preparation: Thoroughly clean the areas where pavement markings will be applied. Prepare all areas as needed by brooming or air machine prior to painting.
2.7.4. Painting: Apply the painting in accordance with the manufacturer’s published recommendations, using all means necessary to protect the paint surfaces until dry. Application shall be in accordance with PennDOT standard 962 and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards.
2.7.5. Restrictions: Line painting operations must be completed on off hours, Regular Days Off (RDO) and weekends, or as directed by the COR.
2.7.6. RESERVED
2.7.7. Sawcutting, Excavation, And Disposal Of Spoils
2.7.7.1. This line item shall include all work to saw cut the existing roadway surface, excavate the existing asphalt and sub grade, and dispose of all spoils for a full depth patch.
3. SUBMITTALS:
3.1. Submit to the TYAD COR a copy of the below submittals two weeks prior to the start of work (e-mail or hand deliver), except as noted below. Allow two weeks for Government review. The Contractor shall certify on all submittals that the material being proposed conforms to contract requirements. In the event of any variance, the Contractor shall state specifically which portions vary, and request approval of a substitute. Incomplete submittals and submittals with inadequate data will be rejected. When required, catalog data shall be printed pages or permanent copies of manufacturer's catalogs.
3.1.1. Job Specific Safety Plan (Per Appendix K)
3.1.2. Methods and procedures for asphalt patching (full depth patch and pothole patch).
3.1.3. Asphalt mix design used per project.
3.1.4. Crack sealing materials.
3.1.5. Line painting MSDS sheets shall be provided.
3.1.6 Traffic control plan.
4. RESERVED:
5. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:
5.1. Contractor personnel working on the Tobyhanna Army Depot must be fully identified. Contractors must register with TYAD Security at the Visitors Control Center Building 606. All employees, staff, and subcontractor personnel, etc., which will require access must present the following to access TYAD:
5.1.1. Full name
5.1.2. Drivers License
5.1.3. Nationality (if non-U.S. Citizen, alien registration number)
5.1.4. Completed Form ELTY 648C (Contractor Request for Access to TYAD)
5.1.5. Completed Form ELTY 648C must be submitted to TYAD prior to date of arrival as required by contract solicitation documentation.
5.2. If Contractor vehicles are required for use on TYAD, the following ID is required:
5.2.1. Make
5.2.2. Model
5.2.3. State Registration
5.2.4. Insurance
5.2.5. License Plate #
5.3. Contractor personnel must confine themselves to the work sites specified in their contract. Visiting other areas is prohibited.
5.4. Alcoholic beverages, weapons, cameras, sound recorders, proscribed drugs and explosives are prohibited on Government property.
5.5. Use of Government property without prior written approval of the COR is prohibited.
5.6. TYAD will arrange for special Contractor parking if required. Contractor personnel must not park in numbered spaces, areas reserved for car pools, grassy areas or other prohibited areas. Posted speed limits and traffic restrictions must be observed at all times.
5.7. Accidents must be reported to the COR according to contractors approved APP and/or in accordance with OSHA and EM 385-1-1 requirements. Dial 911 for emergency and/or medical immediate attentions. Security concerns should be immediately reported to the COR for action. Immediate emergency security needs or concerns can be directly relayed to TYADs security office thru calling (570.615.7550) immediately.
5.8. Contractor personnel working on station for less than 30 days may be required to log in and out at the Reception Center (Bldg 20) each day and will not be issued an Extended Entry Contractor's Badge. The TYAD COR will provide information on how to obtain an Extended Entry Contractor's Badge if one is required.
5.9. Pursuant to federal regulations, all personnel and vehicles on Government property are subject to search by authorized personnel at any time.
5.10. All Contractors personnel are required to display the TYAD issued identification badge on their person at all times while present at the work site. Access to Government property will not be allowed without this identification badge. The badge is to be displayed on the person outer clothing, above the waist and in full view. Identification badges and vehicle passes issued to Contractor personnel remain the property of the U.S. Government and must be surrendered upon completion of the Contractor at the termination of individual employment, and when requested by the Government. Badges will not be displayed when not on Tobyhanna property.
5.11. A list of all personnel working under this contract should be turned in immediately after award in order to allow sufficient time to process security information.
DEPOT ACCESS:
A background check and approval from TYAD Security Operations Branch is required for all contractor and subcontractor personnel prior to on-site access at TYAD. All persons seeking entrance to TYAD shall submit to and comply with all security standards and requirements in force at the time such persons are seeking entry. All contractors, regardless of resident status or citizenship, will be subject to vehicle search and intense in-processing by TYAD security personnel prior to being granted access to TYAD. This security screening process may be time consuming and access may be delayed or denied. The contractor shall ensure ELTY Form 648-C is completed for all contractor and subcontractor personnel requiring depot access to include warranty services. The TYAD point of contact (COR) will provide ELTY Form 648-C, Request Access to Tobyhanna Army Depot, to the contractor/vendor at least ten days prior to the expected visit date for completion. The contractor/vendor shall return the completed ELTY Form 648-C to the TYAD COR in a timely manner so the same may be submitted to Security for processing no later than seven days prior to the visit.
All of the required fields on the form shall be complete and accurate by the contractor/vendor for timely processing. This requirement is inclusive of on-site supervisory or managerial personnel and sub-contractor personnel that the Contractor anticipates will be performing work or visiting on-site. This security screening does not relieve the contractor of any responsibilities to conduct thorough pre-employment background checks and drug screening.
Contractor workers will not be granted access to the work site until security screening is completed and access is approved. Any contractor personnel on-site who fail screening will not be permitted further access to TYAD. See “Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures” below.
Please submit the completed ELTY Forms 648-C form(s) to the COR or COR.
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
ANTITERRORISM (AT) / OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) REQUIREMENTS
All security training certificates shall be provided to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)/Point of Contact (COR) and the Contract Specialist/Purchasing Agent.
Antiterrorism (AT) Level I Training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training prior to contract report date. This training is required for any additional or new contractor employees, who start after that period. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR/COR within 10 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://jkodirect.jten.mil for CAC holders. Non-CAC holders may go to http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html for their training. Upon request, the contractor will be provided one copy of the AT level I training slides for use with employees who may not have computer access. TYAD will not be responsible for printing copies of slides for training purposes. TYAD reserves the right to provide instructor led training and will so advise the contractor within one week of the start of performance or at the time of annual training, if that will be the training approach to be utilized. Completion of contractor employee training will be documented on ELTY form 583, TYAD On-Post Training Record, or contractor equivalent. As applicable, contractor employees must complete annual AT awareness training as it pertains the length of the contract.
iWATCH Army Training. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH Army Program. This will consist of utilizing the tools and media products on the informational iWATCH Army website to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. The iWATCH training is available at the following website: https://myarmyonesource.com select Family Programs and Services, in the drop down boxes select: Go To, iWATCH Army –“See Something, Say Something”. Additional guidance and support can be provided by the TYAD Antiterrorism Officer (ATO) at the contractor’s request.
The contractor shall notify the COR within 10 calendar days of the completed training for any new employees or subcontractor personnel to assure the ELTY form 583 or contractor equivalent is properly documented. TYAD reserves the right to provide instructor led training and will so advise the contractor within one week of the start of performance or at the time of annual training, if that will be the training approach to be utilized. Completion of contractor employee training will be documented on ELTY form 583, TYAD On-Post Training Record or contractor equivalent.
Operations Security (OPSEC) Training. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training prior to the contract report date and for any additional or new contractor employees, who start after that period. All contractor employees must also complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The training is available at the following website: http://cdsetrain.dtic.mil/opsec/index.htm.
The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR/COR within 10 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. The contractor will be provided a copy of the OPSEC training slides for use with employees who may not have computer access. TYAD will not be responsible for printing copies of slides for training purposes. TYAD reserves the right to provide instructor led training and will so advise the contractor within one week of the start of performance or at the time of annual training, if that will be the training approach to be utilized. Completion of contractor employee training will be documented on ELTY form 583, TYAD On-Post Training Record or contractor equivalent.
Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by TYAD Security Branch. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements 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 processes.
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 the government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.
6. SMOKING RESTRICTIONS:
6.1. The bearing and use of lighted cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or any tobacco product is prohibited in the following areas:
6.1.1. All buildings including private offices, lobbies, and restrooms
6.1.2. Alleys and passages between buildings
6.1.3. Stairways and ramps leading to building entries and exits
6.1.4. Within 50 feet of building entries and exits
6.1.5. Within 20 feet of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning intake ducts
6.1.6. Hazardous areas containing flammable liquids, gases, vapors, and all other locations where there is a collection of readily ignitable combustible material
7. STATION PERMITS and WRITTEN APPROVALS:
7.1. Contractors must utilize the PA 1 Call system prior to any groundbreaking including digging, drilling and stake driving.
8. STORM PROTECTION:
8.1. If a warning of gale force winds is issued, take precautions to minimize any danger to persons, and protect the work and any nearby Government property. Precautions shall include, but not be limited to, closing openings, removing loose materials, tools, and equipment from exposed locations, and removing or securing scaffolding and other temporary work. Close openings even if expected storms are of a lesser intensity but, may still pose a threat to the work site or any nearby Government property.
9. PCB, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, ASBESTOS AND LEAD MATERIAL:
9.1. If material is encountered which may contain PCB’s, hazardous materials, asbestos and or lead and must be disturbed, do not touch the material. Should the discovery of such suspected material affect the Contractor's planned work schedule, the Contractor shall redirect the work crew to other portions of the unaffected work and modify the schedule at no additional cost to the Government. The TYAD COR shall be notified immediately, in writing, regarding the discovery of the suspected material and of any adverse impact the Contractor may expect to incur due to this situation. Within 10 calendar days, the Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Branch (ESOH Branch) Representative will have laboratory tests performed to determine if the material is a hazard. If there is not a danger, the ESOH Branch Representative will direct the Contractor to proceed in the identified area without change. If the material is identified as hazardous, before proceeding, discussions will be held between the Contracting Officer's Representative, TYAD COR and ESOH Branch to determine the most cost-effective means for removal. The hazardous material will be removed, abated or rendered harmless before work commences.
10. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: (See Appendix K for Safety details)
10.1. Contractor will adhere to and enforce all site safety and health site controls, resources, management and regulations in accordance with OSHA and EM 385-1-1 standards. Wherever any discrepancies exist, the most stringent of regulations shall apply. Wherever any doubts or confusions exist the contractor will notify the COR via proper submittal and/or RFI procedures for clarification.
11. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS:
11.1. (See Appendix E for Environmental details)
12. STORAGE OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT:
12.1. Government furnished storage facilities may not be available to the Contractor in the vicinity of the work site. The Contractor shall provide suitable storage facilities as required, located as approved by the TYAD COR, if he intends to leave materials and equipment in the work area overnight or on weekends. The security of the Contractor's property or his personnel's property shall be the full responsibility of the Contractor. The Government will accept no liability in case of loss due to fire or theft.
13. AVAILABILITY OF UTILITY SERVICES:
13.1. The Government will furnish water and power in the quantity not to exceed the amount necessary for the normal prosecution of the work, at the nearest available outlet. The Contractor shall make all piping and wiring connections thereto and shall extend the services to the site of the work. On completion of the work, the Contractor shall remove all such temporary connections and any removed or damaged portions of the Government services at the points of connection shall be repaired or replaced.
13.1.1. Other Utilities: The Contractor shall make arrangements to obtain all utilities not furnished by the Government, at his/her own expense.
13.1.2. The Government will not provide refuse facilities. The Contractor will be required to dispose of all garbage and other waste materials generated by his work at a licensed off-site landfill.
14. ORAL MODIFICATION:
14.1. No oral statement of any person other than the Contracting Officer or as delegated by the Contracting Officer as provided in the Basic Contract shall in any manner or degree modify or otherwise affect the terms of this Contract.
15. TIME FOR COMPLETION:
15.1. All work and services under the base bid shall be started within 3 days of the contract issuance and completed within 14 calendar days after award of the contract. If the contractor believes the contract would take more than 14 days to complete, they may request additional time through the COR.
16. WORK SCHEDULE:
16.1. All work shall be performed during normal working hours, between 0600 and 1700, Monday through Friday, except (a) federal holidays, or (b) other days so designated by the TYAD COR. Any work other than these hours or weekend work will be permitted only when advance written approval has been issued by the TYAD COR three working days in advance. All work associated with the pre-engineered enclosure affecting road closure, or restricted traffic flow shall be performed after normal working hours unless approved in advance as part of the construction schedule. To work on post at any other times will require a request to the TYAD COR 48 hours in advance.
16.2. Line striping shall be done on weekends or RDO Fridays (every other Friday).
16.3. No excavation shall occur on Squire, Gibbs, or Hap Arnold Blvd between 6:00am to 7:30am and between 1545 to 1700 hours.
*END OF SPECIFICATION*
Standard Specifications for Projects Under the National Environmental Policy Act in Accordance with 32 CFR 651 Proponent ELTY-ISR-E
****Spill Response Procedures 1-2-3****
1. Stop work
1. Call 911
1. Evacuate Area
*********Damaged Asbestos?********* Call Environmental Branch (EB) at 615- 7098
*******Environmental Questions?****** Call EB 615-7098
1. Air Pollution Control The contractor must control fugitive emissions, including dust, during the course of their contract. The contractor must obtain approval from the Environmental Branch (EB) prior to exhausting equipment to the outside. The contractor must not allow any pollutant or particulate matter to be released to the atmosphere at levels that are visible from outside of Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). The contractor must not perform work that will release pollutants or particulate matter to the atmosphere when the wind speed exceeds ten miles per hour and will result in adverse effects to the surrounding areas. TYAD will monitor the wind speed; it is the contractor’s responsibility to obtain wind speed information through the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
1. Asbestos The contractor must ensure that all materials used in the performance of this contract are asbestos-free.
Unless specified in the contract, the contractor must not disturb any existing Asbestos- Containing Material (ACM) in the performance of this contract. If ACM, or suspect ACM might be disturbed in performance of this contract, the contractor must avoid coming in contact with the material and immediately notify the COR and the Contract Administrator in writing.
The COR must coordinate with EB to have the material tested to determine if there is ACM. If the material is determined to be ACM and the contractor cannot avoid disturbing the material, the COR will notify the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will direct a change pursuant to the contract clauses entitled “Changes” and “Differing Site Conditions.” If ACM, or suspect ACM has been disturbed, the contractor must immediately notify the COR and call the EB. The contractor will shut down and not move any equipment or supplies near the damaged ACM. The contractor will evacuate all non-contaminated contractor personnel from the immediate vicinity. Any contractor personnel thought to be contaminated with asbestos must remain in the area until the EB responds. If the damaged material is determined to be ACM and there is potential for further damage, the Contracting Officer will direct a change pursuant to the clauses of the contract clauses entitled “Changes” and “Differing Site Conditions.”
Asbestos abatement required under the contract as originally awarded must be in accordance with United Facilities Guide Specification 02 83 14 00 10 and as otherwise required in the contract. Asbestos abatement not required under the contract as originally awarded, can be incorporated into the existing contract via contract modification, or by the Government taking responsibility for the asbestos abatement. The method of acquiring the abatement is at the discretion of the Government. The contractor must have an asbestos abatement work plan that has been approved by EB prior to beginning any asbestos abatement work.
1. Backflow The contractor shall have a backflow prevention device installed on all contractor equipment that is connected to Tobyhanna Army Depot’s (TYAD) water distribution system. The contractor shall have a water meter installed to monitor water consumption during all phases of the contract. Water use will be reported monthly to the Environmental Branch.
1. Burning The contractor must not burn refuse and debris anywhere on TYAD.
1. Buy Recycled-Content Materials The Contractor must comply with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Section 6002 (42 U.S.C. 6962, Federal Procurement) in the acquisition of materials with recycled content to meet the standards of Executive Order 13693, Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade; March 19, 2015. Specific designated items in this contract for which recycled content standards have been established have been set forth in the specification (e.g., insulation, roofing materials, carpet, carpet pad, paint, floor tiles, shower and restroom dividers). Recovered Material Certification: As required by the RCRA, the contractor must certify that the percentage of recovered materials to be used in the performance of the contract will be at least the amount required by the applicable contract specifications (see Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Provision 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification). Prior to application for final payment, the contractor must provide a report in accordance with FAR Clause 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Designated Items, to the Contracting Office. Compliance with this program does not relieve the contractor from meeting all other specification requirements.
1. Cultural Resources The contractor must not adversely affect any property listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) or properties eligible for inclusion on the NRHP without consultation and approval from the EB through the COR. If there is a discovery of any historic properties, including archeological sites and graveyards, work will cease immediately until requirements of National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, have been met. All archaeological artifacts found at TYAD or TYAD-controlled properties are U. S. Government property until a determination is made otherwise.
1. Demolition Notification If a project involves the demolition of any load-bearing structural members, whether or not asbestos is present, 25 days prior to the demolition, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Asbestos Abatement and Demolition/Renovation Notification Form 2700-FM-BAQ0021 must be submitted to EB as specified in the Unified Facilities Guide Specification 02 82 13.00 10. The contractor may obtain a copy of the form from the EB.
1. Drinking Water The contractor must not perform any work on the TYAD potable water system prior to obtaining approval from the EB and the Installation Planning and Maintenance Division certified operator through the COR. If a permit is required due to construction or proposed chemical feed changes, it will be the responsibility of the contractor to obtain all permits associated with the project.
Permit applications will first be reviewed and approved by the Environmental Branch before being submitted to regulatory authorities. Any piping or additions added to the TYAD water system must be disinfected following American Water Works Association circular C651-14 "Disinfecting Water Mains." Construction will be kept outside of drinking water wellhead protection zones when feasible. All new buildings and remodeled buildings will be equipped with a water meter that can easily be read from the exterior of the building.
1. Endangered Species The contractor is responsible for meeting requirements of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The contractor must not disturb any endangered species, their habitat or offspring during the implementation of this contract.
1. Emergency/Spills All emergencies and spills must be reported to the TYAD Fire Department by calling 911 from a TYAD phone or (570) 615-7300. If a 911 call is placed on a cell phone, the call will go to the Monroe County Emergency Office. Notify the Monroe County Emergency Office that you are at TYAD and the call will be forwarded to TYADs Fire Department. The contractor must ensure all personnel working on site are trained in the proper procedure according to 29 CFR 1910.120 (if applicable) to initiate a spill response to handle the hazardous substances they are working with. The contractor will take the necessary actions to prevent and contain spills of hazardous materials.
1. Energy Efficiency The Energy Policy Act of 2005 section 109 and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 require all new construction at federal facilities to be 30% better than ASHRAE 90.1.
Energy Policy Act of 2005 section 104 and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 require all new equipment to be Energy Star qualified when available. This is applicable to heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, plumbing, building materials, lighting, commercial food service equipment and appliances.
1. Environmental Automation and Control Systems The contractor will not alter, modify, remove or tamper with any environmental automation or control system unless previous arrangement have been made with EB. This includes sensors, programmable logic controllers, equipment housing, power supplies, meters or other hardware/sensor technology.
1. Erosion and Sedimentation Control The contractor shall protect streams, lakes and wetlands from sediment discharges caused by the contractor's activities. The contractor shall also provide (where applicable) an erosion and sedimentation control plan in compliance with state and local laws and regulations, to the COR for approval prior to executing any soil-disturbing activities. The contractor must submit a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) prior to any construction activity that encompasses more than one acre. All permits must be reviewed and approved by the EB prior to being sent to any regulatory authority. The contractor shall not disturb any wetlands. Contractor will remove all silt fencing and other temporary control measures once the site is stabilized. Contractor will remove all spoils from TYAD unless a previously approved disposal site has been established.
The contract COR will be responsible for management and control of the spoils disposal site.
1. Fluorescent and Mercury-Bearing Lamps The contractor is to collect, containerize, manage and recycle fluorescent and mercury-bearing lamps in accordance with 40 CFR 273, Standards for Universal Waste Management. A copy of the manifest/Bill of Lading must be given to the EB through the COR five days in advance of shipment by the contractor so that it can be reviewed for accuracy and completeness. The contractor must install low mercury bulbs when available.
1. Hazardous Materials Stored and Labeled The contractor must ensure all hazardous materials (HM) at the work site are properly stored and labeled. The contractor must not leave any HM behind at the completion of the job for any reason. HM must not be stored outside without adequate secondary containment and shelter.
1. Hazardous Waste The contractor must ensure that all hazardous wastes (HW) at the work site are properly stored and labeled in a pre-approved location designated by the EB. The contractor must provide copies of any shipping documents for HW/Universal Waste/Toxic Substances Control Act waste.
If the TYAD EPA number is being used for shipping purposes, only EB is authorized to sign a manifest and the manifest (or copy) must be supplied prior to the day of shipment for review.
The EB will keep originals. If HW or waste requiring special handling (e.g., asbestos) is being turned over to the government for disposal, the contactor must notify the EB through the COR when the waste is ready to be moved.
1. ISO 14001
TYAD is an ISO 14001 certified facility. All contractor and subcontractor employees on site must comply with TYAD Regulation 200-5, “Environmental Management System (EMS).” The contractor may obtain these regulations through the project COR.
1. Limit of Disturbance The contractor must confine the limit of disturbance of the project to the smallest area possible.
1. Mercury-Bearing Equipment The contractor must not install any equipment, switches, or devices (including thermostats) that contain mercury or lead.
1. Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) The contractor must submit SDSs for all hazardous materials proposed for use, including paints, solvents, adhesives, etc., to the EB through the COR five working days prior to material being brought on post. The contractor must keep a copy of all SDSs required for the project at the jobsite.
1. Migratory Bird Protection The contractor is responsible for meeting requirements of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (as amended). The contractor must not disturb any migratory bird, their nesting area or offspring during the implementation of this contract.
1. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits The contractor must not perform any work on existing NPDES structures or treatment units unless previously approved in writing by the Installation Planning and Maintenance Division certified operators and the Environmental Branch. This includes work within the sewage treatment plant, sewage lift stations, sewage conveyance pipes, Industrial Operations Facility pretreatment plant, and storm water sewer systems. If a permit is required, it will be the responsibility of the contractor to obtain all permits prior to work being performed. All permit application packages must first be reviewed by the Environmental Branch prior to being sent to any regulatory authority.
1. Net Zero Water The contractor will minimize the use of potable water during the construction project. Water used during the construction project will be monitored and measured using portable water meters if possible. Installed restroom equipment will consist of high-efficiency fixtures that use reduced volumes of water. Employ strategies that in aggregate use 20% less water than the water use baseline calculated for the building after meeting the Energy Policy Act of 1992 fixture performance requirements.
Automatic hands-free flushometers will not be used. Water-free urinals will not be used. Flushometers will be the piston variety that fail in the closed position.
New building construction and renovations will include installation of a water meter that is capable of being read from the outside of the building.
1. Noise The contractor must not allow the noise level to exceed 65 decibels at any point outside TYAD property. If noise levels exceed 65 decibels, a plan must be prepared by the contractor to mitigate the noise levels and submit to the EB for approval through the COR. The contractor will monitor the fence line to confirm this limit.
1. Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) The contractor must be responsible for ensuring that all personnel who perform maintenance and repair activities on refrigeration equipment have been trained and certified by an EPA-approved Section 608 program. The contractor must not use Class I or Class II ODS or install equipment that contains Class I or II ODS.
1. Paints The contractor must not use paints containing zinc chromate or strontium chromate pigments and paints containing lead in excess of 0.06 percent by weight of the total nonvolatile content (calculated as lead metal).
1. Pest Management At no time during the execution of this contract must the contractor provide a food source or harborage for any pests. The contractor must coordinate through the COR to the EB prior to application any pesticide usage. Pesticides are required to be approved by the EB. The contractor must report all usage of pesticides through the COR to the EB. After completion of the contract, the contractor must ensure there is no passage for pests to enter facilities or structures related to work performed by the contractor.
1. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) The contractor must not bring items containing PCBs onto TYAD. Light ballasts that are clearly marked "Contains no PCBs," or that are marked with a manufacture date after 1978 must be disposed of by the contractor as construction demolition debris. Any light ballast that is not marked as containing no PCBs that has a manufacture date prior to 1978, or that cannot be determined whether it contains PCBs, must be disposed of by the contractor at an approved and licensed facility for PCBs. The contractor must submit a shipping manifest and certificate of disposal of the PCB-containing items to the EB through the COR.
1. Recycling The contractor must comply with TYADs general recycling plan for recyclable materials such as aluminum, steel, cardboard, paper, plastic and wood. The contractor should contact the EB for additional information on the recycling of materials through the COR. The COR will coordinate with EB to have the contractor recycle metals, cardboard, etc., through TYADs recycling program.
All Construction and Demolition (C&D) material transferred from a construction project into the TYAD recycling program must be segregated and material type and weights submitted to the project COR for consolidation. Any material entering the TYAD recycling program that is not documented and properly reported will be absorbed into the TYAD recycling program and not count towards the C&D requirement of the project. Clean wood shall be recycled by the contractor off TYAD property.
1. Refuse and Construction Demolition Debris Removal and Disposal During the performance of all construction, renovation and demolition projects, a minimum of 60 percent of all non-hazardous construction demolition debris shall be diverted from the landfill for reuse or recycling. The contractor shall provide written certification to the COR of the type and tonnage of debris reused or recycled from the contract. All refuse and the construction demolition debris not recovered for reuse or recycling shall be disposed of at a PADEP permitted and Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority authorized facility. The contractor shall comply with the Monroe County Solid Waste Management Plan and PA Act 90, including all licensing requirements. Monroe County has specific landfills that is must be transported to per Monroe County guidance which is available on the county website (http://www.thewasteauthority.com) and any contractors can call the Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority at (570) 643-6100. The contractor shall provide a disposal certificate or landfill weight slip to the COR for all solid waste disposed of during the performance of this contract. The COR will then provide copies of the disposal certificate or landfill weight slips with the quarterly consolidated C&D report from The Installation Planning and Maintenance Division to EB.
1. Removal Materials The contractor must remove from the site prior to the acceptance of work by the Government, all materials not identified to remain in place, including excess paints, building materials and equipment purchased by the contractor for the execution of this project.
1. Site Preservation and Restoration The contractor must ensure that the land resources associated under this contract be preserved in their present condition, or be restored to a like condition after completion of construction. This post construction appearance will appear to be natural and not detract from the appearance of the project.
1. Trees and Shrubs Protection The contractor must be responsible for the protection of all trees and shrubs on site. The contractor must not allow any heavy equipment, vehicular traffic or stockpiling of materials within ten feet from the drip line of any tree. The contractor must not allow any toxic materials to be stored within 100 feet (35.5 meters) of the drip line of any tree. The contractor must not nail protective devices, signs, utility boxes or other objects to trees to be retained on the site.
1. Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) All work that is done in the UXO area must include the support and clearance by a UXO technician. In addition, all personnel entering the UXO area must have UXO recognition training. The COR will escort the contractor to the EB for UXO recognition training. The COR will provide a map of the UXO area to the contractor.
1. Water Quality The contractor shall not pollute streams, lakes or reservoirs. All work under this contract shall be performed in such a manner that pollution will not be created in streams, surface waters or underground water located within, or adjacent to the project area. The contractor shall not spill, emit, dump or otherwise discharge any hazardous, toxic, harmful or unauthorized pollutant, substance or material, including petroleum products, cleaning agents or paints, onto the ground, into the air or into any waters or nearby storm drain. The contractor shall execute any preventative measures required to prevent any hazardous, toxic or harmful material stored or used on the project site from entering any stormwater drain. Nothing shall be allowed to spill, emit, dump or otherwise discharge any hazardous, toxic or harmful material or pollutant into any sink, toilet, drain, utility or receptacle without written permission from the EB through the COR. The contractor shall protect streams, lakes and wetlands from sediment discharges caused by his activities.
CONTRACTOR SAFETY STANDARDS FOR TYAD
June 2018
Below are the contractor requirements for any work done on Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). It is the responsibility of the contractor to enforce the below requirements. Failure to enforce safety requirements on the depot can result in termination of the contract.
Important Phone Numbers Emergency: 911
Security: 570-615-7550 Fire Department – (Non-Emergency): 570-615-7300 Safety: 570-615-7027
Changes in this document for June 2018:
The contractor is solely responsible for jobsite safety S10.0.
Update on the red card program in S 10.0.5.
Update on confined space S 10.6.3.
Subcontractors are the responsibility of the prime contractors, S 10.10.4.
S.10.0 THE CONTRACTOR IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE AND LIABLE FOR JOBSITE SAFETY.
Review of the project plans and other documents by the Tobyhanna Safety Office does not constitute an acceptance of Federal responsibility or liability for the adequacy of the safety measures identified for the job or for the Contractor's compliance with OSHA rules and regulations. The Contractor remains solely responsible and liable for job-site safety at all times during the term of the contract.
Contractors shall comply with the following:
1. Tobyhanna Army depot has restrictions on the use of fossil fuels in all buildings. The contractor must follow the TYAD fossil fuel memorandum of understanding.
2 All direct construction supervision including subcontractors must have completed the OSHA 10 hour safety course for construction.
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