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PR #2017-3523 Repair Water Lines in Parking Lot 3H

Rock Island Arsenal Scope of Work

PR #2017-3523

Repair Water Lines in Parking Lot 3H

05/21/2018

US Army Garrison‐Rock Island Arsenal

Directorate of Public Works

Engineering and Services Division

IMNE‐RIA‐PWF

1 Rock Island Arsenal

Rock Island, IL 61299‐5000

PROJECT SUMMARY: The scope of this design-build project consists of furnishing labor, equipment and material to replace potable and non-potable water distribution lines, valves, and apparatuses north and west of Building 350. Project will also include repairs to pavements and landscaping in areas where the new lines are installed.

PART 1: SPECIFIC PROJECT

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: US Army Garrison (USAG) – Rock Island Arsenal

(RIA) is seeking a design-build project to furnish labor, equipment, and material to replace potable and non-potable water distribution lines, valves, and apparatuses. Project will also include repairs to pavements and landscaping in areas where the new lines are installed. Contractor shall provide all services, labor, materials, supervision, equipment, tools, etc. necessary to accomplish the work described in this Scope of Work (SOW).

SPECIAL SERVICES/REQUIREMENTS: This project will require professional services to design and stamp plans for potable and non-potable water distribution systems and associated site work. Architectural and/or Engineering firms shall be employed to provide design drawings, specifications, and calculations of the proposed project and all necessary design support during the construction and closeout phases of the project.

100% final design submittal documents shall be stamped by a licensed professional engineer or architect (known hereafter of the Design of Record (DOR)). Professional designers, such as Architects or Engineers, performing work under this contract shall hold a valid license in the State of Illinois for the duration of the project. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, and standards.

Contractor shall be required to obtain all required state and local permits to perform the work. This includes, but is not limited to, a water main construction permit from the

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (ILEPA). The most recent version of this permit at the time of solicitation has been attached in Appendix D: Drinking Water

Construction Permit. The contractor shall be responsible to validate that this is the most recent version after award.

1.2 BASE BID: The Base Bid consists of all design and construction necessary to complete the project described in this scope of work and as shown in the accompanying appendices.

1.3 BID OPTIONS: N/A

1.4 DRAWINGS:

1.4.1 Preliminary Drawings have been provided in Appendix A: Preliminary Drawings.

For the purpose of this contract, these drawings shall be considered a part of the Scope of

Work. The Contractor’s DOR shall use these to develop the design drawings.

1.4.2 Contractor shall be required to provide 35%, 65% and 100% design drawing submittals. Drawings shall, at a minimum, contain the same information as was provided in the Preliminary Drawings (except photo sheets) as well as profile drawings of the new water lines and building drawings of any new service configurations and a phase/traffic control sheet.

1.4.3 Record Drawings shall be signed and stamped Mylar and be signed by the

Contractor.

1.5 SPECIFICATIONS:

1.5.1 The technical specifications shall be developed from the Unified Facilities Guide

Specifications (UFGS) by the DOR. Specifications shall be the UFGS Army edition guide specifications unless otherwise indicated. The master UFGS can be accessed at the internet site, http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/ccb.php. This Specification system uses the

SpecsIntact program which can also be downloaded from this internet site. A tutorial is provided with the system.

1.5.2 The DOR shall edit and expand the appropriate UFGS sections to ensure that all project design requirements, current code requirements, and regulatory requirements are met. The final Specifications submittal shall be 100% complete for all disciplines and without marked up notes.

1.5.3 In the event of a conflict between the UFGS and other references or requirements, refer to Section 6.5.1.

1.6 SUBMITTALS/DELIVERABLES:

1.6.1 Transmit preconstruction submittals during the design phase. These include, but are not limited to, designs, project specifications, safety plans, quality control plans, environmental plans, and for all purchased materials the manufacturer’s installation guidance, the manufacturer’s material specifications, and the manufacturer’s material quality test(s) information.

1.6.2 On a monthly basis, whichever is more frequent, submit an updated schedule, scanned or photographed copies of “during construction Red line” mark-ups (not more than a week old), GPS data file(s), and an updated transmittal registry.

1.6.3 Additional Submittals and Deliverables:

Transmittal Registry ● Schedule

Safety Plan ● Environmental Plan

Quality Control Plan ● Subcontractor list

Material Data Sheets and Shop Drawings ● Design Codes

Record Drawings ● 35%, 65% and 100% Design

Non-Hazardous Debris Form ● Form DD1354

Material Data Sheets and Shop Drawings ● Installation and Operating Manuals

Electronic version of Record Drawings and Complete Survey Data http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/ccb.php

1.7 SURVEY DATA

1.7.1 Contractor shall survey, at a minimum, the following points:

1.7.2 The tops of all new water lines and apparatuses

1.7.3 Every service connection

1.7.4 Any location where the main or service changes direction (vertically or horizontally) by more than 5 degrees

1.7.5 All main valves, service valves, fire hydrants, flushing hydrants, reduced pressure zone backflow prevention devices (RPZs), post indicator valves (PIVs) at the connection point with the main.

1.7.6 Crossing points with other utilities (also collect points for exposed utilities)

1.7.7 Every 35 feet

1.7.8 Survey data shall be x/y/z coordinates in NAD83/NAVD88 Datums. Data shall be provided in a digital format that will import into Bentley Microstation V8i and ERSI

ArcGIS. Data shall also be reflected in the record profile drawings of the new water lines.

1.7.9 Contractor shall provide a full post project topographic survey of the whole project area using the NAD83/NAVD88 Datums, not just the areas impacted. Refer to Appendix

A, Preliminary Drawings, Sheet C-101.

1.8 EXISTING CONDITIONS: Existing water lines in the area are typically cast iron.

There are a total of seven (7) service locations that will be replaced, two (2) RPZs, approximately 2000 linear feet of 8” cast iron pipe and approximately 215 linear feet of

4” to 6” cast iron pipe. Refer to Appendix A: Preliminary Drawings Sheet CD-102 for more information. Anticipated utilities that will be encountered during excavation include natural gas, storm sewer, and underground electrical lines. All site condition information provided by the Government shall be field verified by the Contractor.

1.9 DEMOLITION:

1.9.1 Contractor shall cap and fill existing potable water main from the RPZ located west of Building 351 to valve 358. Contractor shall also cap and fill existing fire line from that same RPZ to the RPZ on the south end of the parking lot, as well as the potable water main feed from that RPZ to Valve 549. Demolish and replace all service lines, valves, and apparatuses connected to these mains. Refer to preliminary drawings shown in

Appendix A, Preliminary Drawings, Sheet CD-102 for what is to be demolished and

Sheets CU-101 and CU-501 and Section 1.9 for proposed new construction.

1.9.2 Contractor shall not begin demolition until 100% design drawings have been completed and approved by the Government for the section of work in which the work will take place.

1.9.3 Abandoned water distribution lines shall be capped with impervious stoppers at each exposed end.

1.9.4 Lines called to be capped and filled shall be filled with flowable fill. Alternatively, they may be removed.

1.9.5 Removed valves and fire hydrants shall be removed and disposed of by the

Contractor. Prior to disposal, Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR) to review the equipment and, at the discretion of the COR, equipment may be retained by the Government. Valves and hydrants retained by the

Government shall be delivered by the Contractor to a location on the installation selected by the COR for storage. All Storz Quick Connect adaptors on the fire hydrants shall be retained by the Government and delivered to Building 225.

1.9.6 Pavement in areas to be trenched shall be sawcut and removed.

NEW CONSTRUCTION:

1.9.7 A new 12” potable water main shall be installed along the Building 350 loading dock connecting the 12” ductile iron line along Rodman Avenue and the 12” ductile iron line north of Building 350. A new RPZ shall be installed in the approximate location of fire hydrant (FH) 322. This RPZ shall service a fire main loop installed adjacent to the new 12” potable line, connecting along the north and south of the lot, and running along the west side of the lot. New fire hydrants, service lines, valves, and PIVs shall be installed. The service to Building 351 shall be split; a new potable service and a new fire service shall be installed to this building. Refer to preliminary drawings shown in

Appendix A, Preliminary Drawings, Sheets CU-101 and CU-501.

1.9.7.1 The new fire main and water main on the east side of the parking lot shall be approximately 5-10’ from the face of the adjacent retaining wall.

1.9.7.2 The new fire main on the west side of the parking lot shall be installed 34’-36’ from the edge of the buildings they serve.

1.9.8 New potable water mains shall be high-density polyethylene (HDPE).

1.9.9 New fire water mains shall be HDPE.

1.9.10 New potable water services over 2” shall be cement lined ductile iron pipe or

HDPE. Potable services under 2” shall be copper pipe or HDPE.

1.9.11 New fire water services shall be cement lined ductile iron pipe or HDPE.

1.9.12 Unless otherwise specified, pipe separation and movement shall be resisted with bolted flanges or rods and arresters with set glands, rather than thrust blocks or wedges.

1.9.13 All fire hydrants shall also have a service valve. Fire hydrants shall have adaptors compatible with RIA fire department equipment. See Appendix A, Preliminary

Drawings, Sheet CU-501, Details 2 and 3.

PART 2: GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK:

The Contractor shall be required to commence work under this contract within 14 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, prosecute the work diligently, and complete the entire work ready for use not later than 190 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises. The Contractor has an additional

30 calendar days to complete close out documentation. The total contract length from notice to proceed shall be 220 calendar days.

2.1.2 SEQUENCE OF WORK:

2.1.2.1 Submit initial Transmittal Registry, Schedule, Safety Submittals, Environmental

Plan, Quality Control Plan, Design Codes, Subcontractor list, draft Non-

Hazardous Debris Form

2.1.2.2 Design Submittals

2.1.2.3 35% Specification and Drawing Set

2.1.2.4 65% Specification and Drawing Set

2.1.2.5 100% Specification and Drawing Set

2.1.2.6 Shop Drawing Submittals – Concurrent with 2.2.2 Design Submittals

2.1.2.7 Procure Equipment and Materials

2.1.2.8 Construction – Concurrent with 2.2.4 Procure Equipment and Materials

2.1.2.9 Acquire pipe survey data points – Concurrent with 2.2.5 Construction

2.1.2.10 Final Project Clean-up

2.1.2.11 Close Out Documentation

2.1.2.12 Stamped and Signed Record Drawings (Mylar)

2.1.2.13 Electronic version of Record Drawings and Complete Survey Data

2.1.2.14 Completed Form DD1354

2.1.2.15 Installation and Operating Manuals

2.1.2.16 Completion of Non-Hazardous Debris Submittal

2.1.3 SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

2.1.3.1 Staging Area: Contractor shall be allowed to use a portion of the parking lot to the northwest of the project area as a staging area. See Attachment A: Preliminary

Drawings, Sheet C-101.

2.1.3.2 Construction Schedule and Closure Periods:

2.1.3.3 Contractor shall submit a schedule for approval prior to mobilization. Schedule shall include all definable features of work, including submittals, design drawings, and construction activities. Construction activities include, but are not limited to, mobilization, establish perimeter and traffic control, sawcut and demolish pavement, excavation, etc.

2.1.3.4 Phasing - The Contractor shall phase work such that:

2.1.3.5 There is vehicle access to the parking lot west of Building 350 at all times.

2.1.3.5.1 Contractor may only impact access to one door of Building 350 at any time.

Where there are stairs and an accessible ramp within 50 feet a door, impedance of the stairs and ramp shall count as impedance to that door.

2.1.3.5.2 No more than one fire service to Building 350 may be disconnected at a time.

2.1.3.5.3 Contractor shall notify the COR 30 calendar days in advance of any closure request for parking spaces, roadways, or pedestrian routes.

2.1.3.6 Contractor shall be responsible for detour signage and vehicle barriers. Signage and barriers shall be in accordance with the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control

Devices (2009) with Change 1 and 2 (MUTCD).

2.1.3.7 Contractor shall notify the COR 30 days in advance for any planned utility outages. Any valves on the active water distribution system shall be opened and closed only by the Government or their designated representatives. Contractor shall coordinate required valve turns through the COR.

2.1.3.8 Fire service outages shall be performed on the weekend. Should the outage require a fire watch, Contractor shall provide the necessary manpower during the outage.

2.1.4 ACCESS AND WORKING HOURS:

2.1.4.1 Work hours at RIA are Monday through Friday between 0600 and 1700 hours, excluding Federal holidays. The Contractor’s schedule may deviate from these hours where required elsewhere in this contract or when approved by the COR.

2.1.4.2 The Federal Holidays are: New Year's Day, January 1; Martin Luther King Day, 3rd Monday in January; President's Day, 3rd Monday in February; Memorial Day, last Monday in May; Independence Day, July 4; Labor Day, 1st Monday in

September; Columbus Day, 2nd Monday in October; Veteran's Day, November

11; Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thursday in November; Christmas Day, December 25.

2.1.4.3 If a holiday falls on Saturday, the preceding Friday is a holiday. If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday is a holiday.

2.1.5 UTILITIES:

2.1.5.1 All site condition information provided by the Government shall be field verified by the Contractor. The Government shall furnish, at no additional charge, the use of Water.

2.1.6 MISCELLANEOUS: N/A

PART 3: SECURITY

OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) REVIEW:

3.1 IN ORDER TO PERFORM THE PROJECT THE CONTRACTOR MUST DO THE

FOLLOWING:

3.1.1 AT Level I training. All Contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the

KO, if a COR is not assigned, within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and sub-contractor personnel.

3.1.2 Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security

Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor

Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force

Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the

Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

3.1.3 For Contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information

Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database

(TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures

(provided by Government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

3.1.4 iWATCH Training. The Contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 5 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

3.1.5 Per AR 530-1 Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete

Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter.

3.1.6 A non-disclosure agreement will be signed by the project prime before report/start date of contract.

3.1.7 All Training will be face to face, provided by a level II certified ATO and OPSEC officer, conducted on RIA. Any conflicts with training locations/performance will be directed by the project COR.

3.1.8 Contractors, sub-contractors will be escorted by the COR in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials. All Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials. The Contractor will coordinate with the COR and the facility security office for access when required.

3.1.9 Building Stand-Off: All occupied buildings on RIA require a 40 feet stand-off by all vehicles and equipment. At no time will unoccupied vehicles, equipment or tools/tool boxes be left unattended within 40 feet of installation buildings.

3.1.10 All personnel requesting access to RIA will only enter through a manned and operational Access Control Point and present a United States National or State issued identification that is capable of being scanned for valid entry. All Contractor and

Contractor employees' vehicles, equipment, and packages are subject to inspection or examination (search) at entry/exit of the RIA. Only authorized individuals that pass a screening and vetting process will be permitted access. All Contractor and subcontractor personnel will be required to submit the required identification credentials and must receive a favorable background check as conducted through the

National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Interstate ID Index (III) to gain access and work on the installation.

PART 4: ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL SUPLIMENTAL GUIDANCE

4.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

4.1.1 Contractor shall comply with Engineering Manual EM-385-1-1 “Safety and

Health Requirements Manual”.

4.1.2 Contractor shall designate a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 01.A.17. SSHO shall also be responsible to coordinate contract employees in the event of an emergency.

4.1.3 The following safety submittals are required prior to performing work:

4.1.3.1 Accident Prevention Plan (APP) (EM 385-1-1, Section 01.A.12)

4.1.3.2 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) (EM 385-1-1, Section 01.A.15)

4.1.3.3 Emergency Plan (EM 385-1-1, Section 01.E)

4.1.3.4 Supplemental plans in accordance with EM 385-1-1 shall be required as dictated by the types of work being performed (e.g. Hazardous Energy Control Program, Hot Work, Hazardous Material Abatement)

4.1.4 The Contractor shall adhere to the most current requirements of NFPA 241, EM

385-1-1 and local Fire Department requirements as supplemented below. If a conflict between requirements occurs the most stringent shall apply.

4.1.4.1 Fires, regardless of size, will be reported to the fire department.

4.1.4.2 Contractor storage areas in RIA buildings shall be inspected and approved by the

RIA Fire Department prior to use.

4.1.4.3 Extinguishers for hot work shall be a minimum of 10 lb. ABC Type (UL Rating

4A:80B:C). Building extinguishers shall not be used to meet this requirement.

4.1.4.4 Contractors shall provide flameproof tarps or shields to protect combustible material during hot work.

4.1.4.5 Tar kettles shall not be located any closer than 20 feet to any building or 100 feet to an ammunition/explosive storage area.

4.1.4.6 The Contractor shall make requests in writing to the COR no less than two weeks in advance for approval to connect to a fire hydrant. The contractor is responsible for installing the water meter/back flow preventer and providing their own hose, hose connections, and hydrant wrenches for opening/closing fire hydrants. The

Contractor shall not use pipe wrenches, channel locks, etc. for opening/closing of fire hydrants.

4.1.5 Contractor shall comply with all emergency communication instructions provided through official channels to include the outdoor speaker system, building notification systems, direction by emergency service personnel, or the COR.

4.1.5.1 Upon award, the Government will provide further information regarding building points of contact, areas of refuge, and access restrictions.

4.1.5.2 Contractor vehicles and/or equipment shall not block fire department access, hose connections, alarm panels, access roads, fire hydrants, building safety features, etc. without prior approval. Requests shall be made in writing 30 days prior to the request and shall include proposed length of closure.

4.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:

4.2.1 Regulations and Laws. Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and standards. All environmental protection matters shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer (KO) or their designated representative.

The Environmental Coordinator's Office will review questions on environmental compliance, and provide guidance as needed. In case of an environmental event or disaster, the Contractor shall comply with the Government's emergency services plan.

4.2.2 Compliance Requirements. Any of the facilities operated by the Contractor may be inspected by the KO or their designated representative, the RIA Environmental

Coordinator, or other Regulatory Officials on a non-notice basis. Access for inspection by all authorized personnel shall be granted upon request.

4.2.3 Citations. Citations/Fines for non-compliance with environmental standards on

Government facilities operated by the Contractor are a matter for resolution through the Environmental Coordinator's Office and between the RIA Garrison

Commander and the issuing office of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or

State of Illinois Regulatory Authorities. If the citations/fines are issued due to faulty operation or maintenance practices, the KO shall deduct the fine from any monies due the Contractor.

4.2.4 Waste Disposal. Disposal of all wastes generated on site during the course of the project shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Hazardous waste shall be properly accumulated and managed according to all applicable EPA laws and regulations (See Section 4.4). Contractor shall submit a non-hazardous solid waste disposal plan identifying methods and locations for solid waste disposal, including clearing debris. The plan shall include schedules for disposal. The

Contractor shall identify any subcontractors responsible for the transportation and disposal of solid waste. Licenses or permits shall be submitted for solid waste disposal sites that are not a commercial operating facility. Evidence of the disposal facilities acceptance of the solid waste shall be attached to this plan.

4.2.4.1 Contractor shall submit a recycling and solid waste minimization plan. The plan shall detail the Contractor's actions to comply with and to participate in Federal, State, Regional, and local government sponsored recycling programs to reduce the volume of solid waste at the source. It is the goal to recycle and/or divert

50% of the total waste stream from this project. Prior to any work, the

Contractor shall submit a preliminary Non-Hazardous Construction/Demolition

Debris Disposal/Diversion/Recycling Submittal form, (Appendix C). Form shall be annotated to depict the various non-hazardous waste streams expected during the work and the anticipated recycle and/or diversion rate.

4.2.4.1.1 Prior to final payment, the Contractor shall submit a final Non-Hazardous

Construction/Demolition Debris Disposal/Diversion/Recycling Submittal form. Form shall be annotated to depict the actual quantities for the various non-hazardous waste streams generated during the work and the final recycle and/or diversion rates. Copies of all certified weigh-bills shall also be provided for each load of material that was disposed, diverted, or recycled.

4.2.5 Temporary Storm Water Pollution Control. Storm water pollution prevention measures are required during construction in accordance with the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and the State of

Illinois General Construction Permit (ILR10).

4.2.5.1 Prior to submission of the Notice of Intent (NOI), Stormwater Pollution

Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Notice of Termination (NOT) and associated fees to the state of Illinois, these documents must be approved by Public Works –

Environmental (PW-E) through the COR.

4.2.5.2 When the on-site SWPPP binder is compiled, a copy must also be submitted to

PW-E for their records. Inspection reports should be submitted to PW-E through the COR on a regular basis as required by the Permit. Contractor is responsible for all associated fees.

4.3 HAZARDOUS/SPECIAL WASTE DISPOSAL: Handling or disposing of hazardous or special waste generated by the Contractor in the performance of this contract, shall be submitted to the Environmental Coordinator’s Office for turn into the Defense

Logistics Agency (DLA). Handling or disposing of hazardous or special waste generated by the Contractor in maintenance of Contractor owned equipment shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor shall dispose of it at an approved site off RIA. All disposal procedures will be in accordance with Federal and ILEPA regulations. A copy of any paperwork, including manifests, shall be forwarded to, Environmental Coordinator’s Office, RIA.

4.4 SPACE ASSIGNED/OPERATED: As required in performance of the requirements of this contract. Contractor shall be required to maintain such space (both assigned and operated) in a clean and orderly manner. Each area shall be equal to or better than when it was occupied by the Contractor. Any Contractor configuration changes to such space cannot be made without the expressed written consent of the KO. All approved configuration changes will be made at the Contractor's expense.

Conversely, the Contractor will, at its own expense, restore this space to its original configuration upon completion of the contract.

4.5 COMPLETION OF DD FORM 1354: The Contractor shall be required to submit a

DD Form 1354. To ensure the proper use of this form, the Contractor shall meet with the COR prior to any demolition or construction to receive training and sample documents. A draft version of the form shall be prepared and maintained by the

Contractor throughout construction and shall be made available to the Government upon request. Upon project completion, the draft DD Form 1354 shall be finalized by the Contractor to reflect all construction, repair, relocation, and demolition information. The final version shall then be submitted to the Government as a part of the final submittal package.

PART 5: DEFINITIONS:

5.1 Definitions in this section shall apply to all aspects of this scope of work, to include attached drawings and appendices.

5.2 COR – Contracting Officer’s Representative

5.3 Design – For the purpose of this contract and the interpretation of this scope of work, Design shall refer to a complete product including calculations, drawings, and specifications.

5.4 DOR – Designer of Record

5.5 EPA – Environmental Protection Agency

5.6 ILEPA - Illinois Environmental Protection Agency

5.7 KO – Contracting Officer

5.8 Water Distribution Lines – Potable and non-potable main pipes and service pipes.

5.9 Fire main or fire service lines - For the purpose of this contract and the interpretation of codes and requirements, these are non-potable water lines and shall be considered

“water of a lesser quality” but shall not be considered sewer. They shall be separated from potable water lines by an RPZ.

5.10 PIV – Post Indicator Valve

5.11 RPZ – Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventer– For these purpose of this contract, RPZ refers to the entire assembly required to create an RPZ. Where referred to exterior to buildings, this includes all valves, concrete pad, housing, heating, and electrical to create a stand-alone assembly. May also be referred to RPZ assembly.

PART 6: APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:

6.1 The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, the Illinois

Plumbing Code. Any Contractor provided publications are to be procured and maintained at Contractor’s expense.

6.2 All materials installed shall be approved in accordance with the governing authorities to be used for drinking water. The DOR shall name approving authorities and submit copies (either hard or electronic) of the applicable design codes.

6.3 The DOR shall name all materials, and the appropriate design guidance for materials to be used in potable and non-potable applications. Design guidance shall be submitted as part of the design packages.

6.4 Contractor shall comply with all Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) guidance relevant to this project, including but not limited to, UFC 1-200-01 General Building

Requirements, UFC 3-230-01, UFC 3-230-01 Water Storage, Distribution, and

Transmission, and UFC 3-600-01 Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities. For the purpose of this contract, all sub-references (Documents and publications referred to within these UFCs) shall be considered a part of the UFC. These documents may be found at the following website: https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-criteria-ufc.

6.5 PRECEDENCE AND RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTING CRITERIA

6.5.1 In the event of conflict between References and/or Applicable Military Criteria, the most stringent criteria will apply, unless otherwise specifically noted in the scope of work or accompanying drawings. Additionally, the COR shall be notified of the conflict and the Government reserves the right to determine which criteria governs.

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PART SEVEN: APPENDICES

7.1 Appendix A: Preliminary Drawings

7.2 Appendix B: Engineering Graphic Standards

7.3 Appendix C: Non-Hazardous Construction and Demolition Debris Submittal Form

7.4 Appendix D: Drinking Water Construction Permit