TE-A_Specifications-Open_End_Fence.pdf

Headquarters III Corps, Fort Hood Directorate of Public Works (DPW)

Technical Exhibit “A”

Open End Fencing Contract

Contract No.W91151‐16‐D‐XXXX

Specifications

Directorate of Public Works Engineering Division US Army, III Corps 4612 Engineer Dr.

Fort Hood, TX 76544

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SPECIFICATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION SECTION TITLE

1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Scope of Work

A Summary of Work B Project Schedule C Submittal Procedures D Special Project Procedures for Fort Hood E Owner Safety Requirements F Safety and Occupational Health Requirements G Quality Control (QC) H Environmental Protection I Closeout Procedures J Utilities K Excavation and Utility Clearance Coordination

Detailed Specifications for Select Line Items

LINE ITEM TITLE

0 Bond 1 Record Drawings 2 Grading 3 Clearing & Grubbing - Light <6" diameter 4 Clearing & Grubbing - Medium >6" diameter 5 Removal of Fencing - Chain Link Posts & Fabric 6 Removal of Fencing - Chain Link Fabric and Fabric

Accessories 7 Removal of Fencing - Individual Posts Set in Concrete 8 Removal of Fencing - Chain Link Bracing

Removal of Fencing - Chain Link Barbed Wire Removal of Fencing - Stainless Steel 18” Helical Razor Wire

11 Removal of Fencing - Individual Barbed Wire Extension Arm 12 Removal of Fencing - Chain Link Tension Wire 13 Removal of Fencing - Chain Link Fence Rail 14 Removal of Fencing - Chain Link Gates - Swing 15 Removal of Fencing - Chain Link Gates - Sliding & Cantilever 16 Removal of Fencing - Privacy Slats 17 Removal of Fencing - Barbed Wire Fence 18 Removal of Fencing - Wooden Fence Sections 19 Removal of Fencing - Wooden Fence Posts Set in Concrete 20 Install Post - 2 3/8" Diameter Line Post 21 Install Post - 2 3/8" Diameter Line Post Per Ft Over 8' 22 Install Post - 2 7/8" Diameter Terminal Post 23 Install Post - 2 7/8" Diameter Terminal Post Per Ft Over 8' 24 Install Post - 4" Diameter Gate Post 25 Install Post - 6 5/8" Diameter Gate Post 26 Install Post - 8 5/8" Diameter Gate Post 27 Install Post - 6' T-posts 28 Install Post - Single 'H' w/ Braces 29 Install Post - Double 'H' w/ Braces 30 Install Post - Single 2 3/8' Line Post w/ Braces 31 Install Post - Setting Post Through Asphalt or Concrete 32 Install Fence Material - Chain Link Fabric Up To 6' 33 Install Fence Material - Chain Link Fabric 7'

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34 Install Fence Material - Chain Link Fabric 8' 35 Install Fence Material - Chain Link Bracing Assembly

Install Fence Material - Galvanized Brackets Install Fence Material - Truss Rod Assembly Install Fence Material - Tension Bars Install Fence Material - Drop Rod Assembly Install Fence Material - Standard Hinge Install Fence Material - Offset Hinge Install Fence Material - Galvanized Gate Keeper

43 Install Fence Material - Tension Wire 44 Install Fence Material - Top Rail or Bottom 45 Install Fence Material - Barbed Wire for Chain Link 46 Install Fence Material - Single Barbed Wire Support Arm 47 Install Fence Material - Stainless Steel 18 " Helical Razor

Wire 48 Install Fence Material - Double "V" Barbed Wire Support Arm 49 Install Fence Material - Barbed Wire for 5 Strand Barbed

Wire Fence 50 Install Fence Material - Up To 8' High Wooden Privacy Fence 51 Install Fence Material - Wood Fence Sections Up To 8' 52 Install Post Caps - (Post < 3 inch) 53 Install Post Caps - (Post > 3 inch) 54 Gates - Install Up to 8' High Chain Link Swing Gate 55 Gates - Install Up To 8' High Chain Link Sliding Gate

Gates - Install Cable Barrier Gates – Install Concrete Dead Man Anchor

58 Gates - Replacement of Gate Accessories 59 Gates - Install 4' High Pipe Gate for Barbed Wire Fence 60 Gates - Install Barbed Wire Water Gap 61 Gates - Install Chain Link Water Gap 62 Retention and Retie - Chain Link Fabric and Tension Wire 63 Retention and Retie - Barbed 64 Retention and Retie - Straighten / Align post 65 Miscellaneous - Miscellaneous Concrete 3000 psi 66 Miscellaneous - Electrical Ground Rods 67 Miscellaneous - Waterproof - Seal Wooden Fencing 68 Miscellaneous - Geo-textile Material 69 Miscellaneous - Install Bermuda Sod 70 Miscellaneous - Scour Stop 71 Miscellaneous - Flexterra FGM

Miscellaneous - Install Fence Stays for Barbed Wire Fence Miscellaneous – Install Winged PVC Privacy Slats up to 8’ Miscellaneous – Install WindScreen Miscellaneous – Herbicide Install Fence Assembly - 7' Chain Link Fence, 2 7/8" Terminal Posts, 2 3/8" Line Posts, Tension Wire Top and Bottom, 3 Strands of Barbed Wire on Top Unpriced Unit Items Schedule of Drawings

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SCOPE OF WORK

31 Oct 2015

1. PROJECT NUMBER AND TITLE: AD001626P, Open End Fencing Contract FY16, Fort Hood, Texas.

2. GENERAL INFORMATION:

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

The work consists of the following:

Construction of new chain link security fencing, new wooden privacy fence, new barbed wire fencing, and repair or demolition of any of the aforementioned types of fencing at any location that is owned by the Fort Hood Reservation.

3. SPECIAL PROVISIONS

3.1 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK

The Contractor shall commence work under this contract in accordance with the section entitled "ASSIGNMENT OF WORK" below. The Contractor shall prosecute the work diligently and complete all work by the date stated on the Task Order.

The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Un-Priced Unit Items for Project Work

Un-Priced Unit Items for Project Work that are not covered by the contract shall be negotiated individually per task order. Un-priced items shall include: required after hours work, emergency work not otherwise addressed by the contract, and work items not addressed by the contract. The negotiated price to complete this work shall include payment for all labor, materials and equipment required to complete the work. This clause does not supersede Assignment of Work paragraph 4.2.5 Priority Task Order.

3.2 CONTRACTOR YARDS

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

b. The Contractor shall confine all operations, including storage materials, on Government premises to specific areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer.

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c. Building structures, fences, portable buildings, and utilities shall not be erected without prior approval from the Contracting Officer. Utility costs for contractor yards shall be paid by the Contractor at local prevailing rates. The Contractor shall sign a utility sales agreement with the utility sales officer at the Environmental Management Office, Building 4612. The Contractor shall provide and maintain utility meters for electricity and water usage in accordance with appropriate specifications.

d. All of the above erected items shall be removed at the completion of the contract. Final contract payment will not be made until the contract site is cleaned and returned to its original condition. If the prime contractor fails to return the site to its original condition, the Government will return the contractor's yard to its original condition and will withhold the cost for such work from final contract payment.

e. A legible sign containing the same information and appearance as the project sign shall be posted at the contractor's yard.

f. If the Contractor has additional valid contracts, as the prime contractor, with the Directorate of Public Works that require a yard, the original yard may be reassigned to the Contractor contingent upon the Contracting Officer's approval and placement of a valid sign. Being a subcontractor on another contract does not authorize the reassignment of a yard.

g. The Contractor's yard shall be maintained in accordance with SECTION 01042: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION and the appropriate referenced FAR clauses.

Contractor yards will be periodically inspected by representatives from Post Safety, Fire Protection Division, Environmental Management Office, and Contracting Officer's Representative to ensure compliance with contract specifications. Contractors not maintaining yards in compliance with the contract specifications will be requested to vacate their assigned yard area.

h. Only materials and equipment used for DPW related contracts shall be stored at the contractor yard.

3.3 CLEANING UP

In addition to FAR 52.236-12, unless otherwise specified in the Technical Provisions, the contractor shall perform a daily cleanup of the work site. The cleanup of the work site shall include, but not limited to, the removal of scrap (waste materials), spoils, debris, and salvage material that results from work on this project as well as general upkeep of the site to include mowing, trimming and weed control.

3.4 AIRFIELD SECURITY REQUIREMENT

Contractors performing work under this contract requiring access to either Hood Army Air Field or Robert Gray Army Air Field must obtain access badges from the COR prior to starting Site work. Security of these badges is the responsibility of the General Contractor; who will sign for the badges from the COR. No progress payments greater than 80% will be approved until all badges are returned to the COR.

3.5 PROGRESS OF WORK

In the event that active work involves more than one site, the contractor shall, on a daily basis, inform the COR or the Government inspector assigned to this contract of all work scheduled. Notification shall be made between 7:30

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AM and 8:00 AM each work day. Contractor shall provide information by E-Mail.

In the event the work schedule changes during the day, the contractor shall notify the same Government officials stated above. Changes in the original work schedule shall be reported as applicable.

3.6 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide proof of being in the business of fence work as a prime contractor for a minimum of 5 years performing new fence construction and fence repair. The Contractor's Project manager, Superintendent, and Quality Control Manager shall each have a minimum of 2 years of experience in fence construction.

3.7 ADP SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS

Printed communications between the COR and Technical Inspection Staff at DPW can be digitized and primarily be transferred via the Internet. Digitized as-built drawings and backup information can be transferred via CDRW.

The contractor shall provide printer capability for both letter quality text and graphics with a minimum 300 dpi resolution. Capabilities must support all required reports, forms, diagrams as specified in the contract or as specified by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor is responsible for providing its own plotter for doing 3-size and larger plot requirements.

3.8 RECORD DRAWINGS AND TRANSFER OF PROPERTY RECORDS (UFC1-300-08AND DD 1354)

During the execution of each task order and to facilitate updating of record drawings, the Contractor shall maintain a detailed record (vector graphics files (CADD) at the job site of all changes and corrections from layouts shown on the provided drawings; or, as appropriate, the Contractor shall produce drawings of all work as completed. The Contractor will be required to complete a DD Form 1354 (Transfer and Acceptance of Military Real Property), and UFC1- 300-08.

The Contractor shall enter all such changes and corrections to the contract and/or record drawings promptly. Each sheet of the corrected set shall be stamped with the markings; “RECORD DRAWINGS AS BUILT.” At the time of beneficial occupancy of each structure or facility involved under this contract, and prior to final payment for task orders requiring as-built drawings, the Contractor shall provide an updated record drawing in electronic format on a compact disk or in an otherwise acceptable format prescribed by the Government. The drawing will contain a current application name and conform to the version of Microstation 8 (.dgn format) using TriService CAD stand setup and schema modified for Ft Hood.

The Final as-built drawings shall be submitted within 10 working days of the date set for completion of each task order, and shall indicate, in addition to all changes and corrections, the actual location of all subsurface utility lines which were affected by or encountered during the work on the task order.

The as-built drawings shall show, by offset dimensions to two permanently fixed surface features, the end of each run and the location of each change in direction. Valves, splice boxes, material types, and similar appurtenances shall be located by dimensions along the utility run from a reference point.

The average depth below the surface of each run and type of material shall also be recorded. All information available about installed appurtenances shall be recorded and keyed to the installed location on the drawings. The final as-built and record drawings, and completed DD 1354 and UFC1-300-08 shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer/COR for review and approval.

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If the Contractor fails to maintain the record drawings, DD 1354, and UFC1-300- 08 as required above, the Contracting Officer will consider that satisfactory progress has not been achieved for the period in question, thereby justifying retaining 10% ($500.00 Min) of any progress payments to be made until such drawings and completed forms are made current. LOCAL CLAUSE 52.000-4064 AS BUILT DRAWINGS As-built drawings shall be submitted by the Contractor as specified in the Technical Provisions. The Contractor shall have 30 calendar days from the date of final inspection to provide complete final as-built drawings. A retainer fee in the amount of $500.00 or 1 percent of the contract cost, whichever is greater, shall be withheld from the Contractor until the final as-built drawings have been submitted by the Contractor and accepted by the Contracting Officer.

3.9 Specifications

The Specification Table of Contents lists all specifications under this contract. Each line item has detailed specifications for unit items as denoted in the index. All line items are assumed to include installation of the material specified.

3.9.1 No Aluminum shall be used in any task order on this contract.

4. ASSIGNMENT OF WORK

4.1 GENERAL

4.1.1 The intent of the assignment of work is to communicate to the Contractor that his/her organization must be flexible to the intermittent quantity and dollar amount of task orders issued during the entire contract period.

4.1.2 It is imperative that the Contractor's organization have the capability to pursue the completion, as scheduled, of a minimum of $250 thousand of unaccomplished work at any given time.

4.1.3 When the Contracting Officer determines it necessary, the Government retains the right to set sequence and completion dates for any task order.

4.1.4 Subject to compliance with all contract clauses, the Contractor will be given the latitude to plan the sequencing of accomplishment for task orders that have been issued and that have not received start dates selected by the Government.

4.2 CONTRACT CLAUSES

4.2.1 The Government reserves the authority to place an upper limit, in the range of $250 thousand, on the amount of unaccomplished work that the Contractor shall and must pursue at any given time. The intent is to afford the Government scheduling flexibility.

4.2.1.1 If the sum total of all active task orders is less than $150 thousand, the Contractor shall pursue the entire amount at that point in time, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

4.2.2 At each Bi-weekly review the Contractor shall submit an updated work plan for approval of the Contracting Officer. The Government shall have 3 working days to approve or disapprove the Contractor’s work plan. The work plan shall consist of start dates for enough issued task orders to comply with 4.2.1 above. When the Contractor has received approval for his/her

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

4.2.3 Start Dates that come due: Start dates are considered firm unless otherwise agreed to by the Contracting Officer.

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

4.2.5 Priority Task Order: The Government retains the authority to require the Contractor to mobilize on any issued task order at any time. The following procedure then goes into effect:

4.2.5.1 The Contractor may select a task order that he has mobilized on and request a work stoppage. The dollar amount of unaccomplished work left on the task order for work stoppage must be reasonably close to the total sum of contract work required for the emergency work order. To achieve this equality might require work stoppage on more than one task order.

4.2.5.2 The procedure then becomes the same as 4.2.4 Construction Delays that are caused by the Government.

4.3 DEFINITIONS

4.3.1 Bi-weekly: Occurring once every two weeks.

4.3.2 Active Task Order: A task order that has been issued but not completed.

4.3.3 Task Order Issue Date: This is the date the task order is issued.

The issue date is not the same as the start date.

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

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

4.3.6 Performance Period: Each task order is assigned a performance period determined by the rates in the Table of Performance Periods.

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4.3.7 Unaccomplished Contract Work: Belonging to task orders that have start dates that are in the past, the contract work that has not been accepted for payment.

4.3.8 Bi-weekly Review: The bi-weekly review will be held on the first Wednesday of the contract period and thereafter on every other Wednesday.

The location of the bi-weekly review shall be determined by the Contracting Officer Representative at a location on Fort Hood, Texas. The bi-weekly review accomplishes the following:

4.3.8.1 The dollar amount for unaccomplished contract work is determined.

4.3.8.2 The Contractor shall submit an updated work plan for approval of the Contracting Officer.

4.3.9 Contractor’s Work Plan: The Contractor's work plan that shall be submitted at each bi-weekly review consists of the following:

4.3.9.1 Using the dollar total of unaccomplished contract work as a basis, the start dates for the necessary number of issued task orders shall be requested for approval.

4.3.9.2 The Contractor will be given latitude to plan the sequencing of accomplishment for task orders that have been issued and that have not received start dates selected by the Government. The Contractor may select start dates for approval that fall any time within the contract period. When the Contractor has received approval for his/her work plan, the Government will not alter the start dates unless there is a noncompliance with 4.2.1 above or there is an emergency condition.

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

4.3.9.4 The Government shall have 3 working days to approve/disapprove the Contractor’s work plan.

4.4 PERFORMANCE PERIOD

4.4.1 Contractor’s proposal shall give a production rate (Quantity/Day) for each task order line item. Production periods for each line item shall be computed by multiplying the line item quantity by the production rate. Each task order shall have a performance period calculated by summing each task order line item production period. No individual task order will exceed 120 calendar days to complete.

4.4.2 Upon accepting a task order, contractor shall obtain a digging permit from the Government (up to 30 days). This period is included in the 120 calendar day limitation.

5. REQUIRED CLAUSES

5.1 AT LEVEL 1 TRAINING

5.1.1 All contractor employees, to include subcontractor

employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training by

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http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.htmL; or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

5.2 ACCESS AND GENERAL PROTECTION/SECURITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES

5.2.1 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/facility 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 installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

5.2.2 Contractors and all associated sub-contractors employees who do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation, 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, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

5.3 Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See

Something, Say Something)

5.3.1 Contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. 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 project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

5.4 Contracts that Require OPSEC Training.

5.4.1 All new contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty.

Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html; or it can be provided by the RA OPSEC Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

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5.5 PRE-SCREEN CANDIDATES USING E-VERIFY PROGRAM

5.5.1 Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

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SECTION A

18 Nov 15

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK TO BE PERFORMED

The work to be performed consists of all plant, labor, equipment, supervision, and materials to complete the assigned task orders in strict accordance with the plans and specifications for the contract period.

1.2 LOCATION OF WORK

The work shall be located at Fort Hood Texas. The exact location will be shown on each task order.

1.3 Project Description

This work consists of the contractor providing all plant, supervision, labor, materials, equipment, supplies and transportation necessary for the following principal features associated with roads, ground, site repair, and improvements in accordance with the specifications, plans and Task order information. All work shall comply with all State, local and Federal laws and regulations, industry and construction codes and standards, manufacturer's specifications and recommendations, and all contract special provisions, terms and conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all required licenses and permits to perform construction work on a Federal installation, be properly bonded and insured in accordance with FAR requirements furnishing all plant, labor, equipment. Upon completion of a Task Order the contractor shall turn in as built drawings for the Task Order completed.

1.3.1 Project Duration

Contract performance period, defined as date of contract award to completion of all contractual obligations.

1.4 WORK REQUIREMENTS

1.4.1 Traffic Thru Construction Zone Traffic Control Plan:

When the location of the work is such that vehicle traffic will encroach on construction zone including repair and maintenance operations, the Contractor shall prepare/submit a Traffic Control Plan to the Contracting Officer for approval. The traffic control plan shall include street closures and detour routes when applicable. The traffic control devices specified in the traffic control plan shall comply with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways from the U.S. Department of Transportation and meet appropriate TxDOT Standards. The Contractor shall abide with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways in all aspects of the work. Further, the traffic control plan shall be submitted a minimum of 21 working days in advance of the task order start of construction date.

Contractor will be require to provide up to four MUTCD approved portable electronic changeable LED message board signs to inform drivers of upcoming or ongoing construction work (Approximate size is 4’ by 5’).

1.4.1.1 Closure of Roads and Streets

Work shall be scheduled so that a minimum of one traffic lane will be open for traffic at all times during the Contractor's repair or construction operations.

1.4.1.2 Closure of Parking Areas

Parking areas may be closed to traffic for the minimum time required for construction, as directed by the Contracting Officer or his Representative.

Efforts shall be made to divide large parking areas into two or more work areas to allow parking use in one of the areas.

1.4.1.3 Parking Lot Entrances and Exits

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Parking lot entrances and exits that must be closed to accomplish the work shall be closed with the use of barricades. The barricades shall comply with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The barricades shall be spaced such that vehicle traffic cannot pass between the barricades.

1.4.2 Occupied Buildings

Limited access for the building's occupants shall be maintained to occupied buildings within the work area. The Contractor shall coordinate work with the Contracting Officer or his Representative to insure adequate provisions are made for personnel vehicular access for loading or unloading, if required by the user.

1.4.3 PAVEMENT DROP-OFFS ADJACENT TO EXISTING TRAVELED WAY

1.4.3.1 General

A drop-off is defined as a vertical edge 2-inches or more, immediately adjacent to the existing traveled way, that has been created by the construction operation.

The time period that drop-offs exist adjacent to the existing traveled way shall be kept to a minimum.

1.4.3.2 Placement of Uncompact Base Material

When the time period between creating the drop-off and constructing the adjacent work is more than 21 calendar day’s uncompact base material shall be placed adjacent to the traveled way. The uncompact base material shall extend out with a minimum width of 4 feet, if possible.

1.4.3.2.1 No Consideration for Weather Delays

This requirement exists regardless of weather delays.

1.4.3.3 Approved Base Material

If the uncompact base material becomes contaminated or the gradation changes beyond the specification requirements the material shall not be incorporated into the finished subbase, base, shoulder, or open surface and the material shall be removed from the project site.

1.4.4 Tack Coat

Work shall be planned so that no more tack coat than necessary for the day's operation shall be placed in the work area. Appropriate measures shall be taken to avoid traffic not essential to the work. Deviations from this statement shall be made only with the approval of the Contracting Officer or their Representative. Do not apply within 48 hours of a forecasted rain event.

1.4.5 Fire Hydrant Connection

Contractor must submit the proposed hydrant connection for American Water review and approval. Unit must have a backflow preventer, meter, and flow control valve.

Fire Hydrant cannot be used for flow control or start/stop of flow. All connections to the hydrant must be disconnected at the close of business each day or notice of "Out of service" with approval from Fire Department shall be obtained. Fire hydrant must be "slow" opened and/or closed no faster than 2 minute duration. Contractor is responsible for all damage to the hydrant. The contractor shall be required to submit the meter reading to the Contracting Officer on the last work day of the month for the duration of the contract.

1.5 MATERIALS REJECTED FOR NON-COMPLIANCE

Materials which are rejected by the Government as being unsuitable shall be removed from Government Property immediately.

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1.6 ORDERING WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT

Work shall be ordered under this Contract when, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer, Government forces are not available to accomplish the work or the work is not included as an integral part of the work to be performed under another Government Contract.

1.7 REPAIR, REMOVAL AND/OR INSTALLATION OF APPURTENANCES

The labor, materials, and equipment reimbursable work items may be used to perform unforeseen work that may be required in repairing or constructing roads, grounds, site repair and improvements or their related structures. These work items are considered incidental and their nature and quantities are unknown. They are included in the Bidding Schedule to reimburse the Contractor for labor, material, and equipment costs including all overhead and profit required by the Contractor to perform this work.

1.7.1 Work Authorization

Work under this section will be ordered by Task Orders or Modifications thereto, with ceilings established by the Government. Task Order quantities for contract items shall be field verified by the Contractor prior to the construction. Field notes and computations shall be submitted, as directed by the Contracting Officer Representative.

1.7.2 Completion

Upon completion of work and acceptance by the Contracting Officer the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a payment request (format provided by Contracting Officer), supported by documentation required by FAR 52.232-7,Payments Under Time and Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts.

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SECTION B

PROJECT SCHEDULE

1.1 SUBMITTALS

The following shall be submitted in accordance with SECTION SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Project Schedule

1.2 QUALIFICATIONS

Designate an authorized representative to be responsible for the preparation of the schedule and all required updating (activity status) and preparation of reports. The authorized representative shall be experienced in scheduling projects similar in nature and complexity to this project and shall be experienced in the use of the scheduling software that meets the requirements of this specification.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Applicable.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Prepare for approval a Project Schedule, as specified herein, pursuant to Special Requirements Section, 00800 "Progress Schedules and Reports". Show in the schedule the sequence in which the Contractor proposes to perform the work, and dates on which the Contractor contemplates starting and completing all scheduled activities. The scheduling of the entire project is required.

Contractor management personnel shall actively participate in its development.

Subcontractors and suppliers working on the project shall also contribute in developing and maintaining an accurate Project Schedule. The schedule must be a forward planning as well as a project monitoring tool. The following information will be shown at the top of the project schedule:

(a) Contract number

(b) Contractor's name and address

(c) Notice to Proceed (NTP) Date

(d) Contract Completion Date

(e) Government Project Number

(f) Government Project Title

(g) Contracting Officer’s name, with Signature and date approved

(h) COR’s name, with Signature and date approved

(i) Contractor Project Manager name, with Signature and date approved

(j) Cost associated with each work element

(k) Percentage of each work element

(l) Performance period scheduled in bi-weekly periods

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3.1.1 Approved Project Schedule

Use the approved Project Schedule to measure the performance period of the work and to aid in evaluating time extensions. The schedule will provide the basis for all progress payments. If the Contractor fails to submit any schedule within the time prescribed, the COR may withhold approval of progress payments until the Contractor submits the required schedule.

3.1.2 Schedule Progress Reports

Provide a bi-weekly Schedule Progress Report in which the performance period

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(a) Contract number

(b) Contractor's name and address

(c) Notice to Proceed (NTP) Date

(d) Biweekly Report Number (sequential)

(e) Contract Completion Date

(f) Project Number

(g) Contracting Officer's Representative name, with Signature and date approved

(h) Contractor Project Manager name, with Signature and date approved

(i) Performance Period covered

(j) Total % actual work completed for contract

(k) Total % scheduled work completed for contract

(l) If required, narrative justifying deviations from approved schedule

3.1.3 Default Terms

Pursuant to the contract clause 52.236-15 SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS, failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of the Contracting Officer shall be grounds for a determination by the Contracting Officer that the Contractor is not prosecuting the work with sufficient diligence to ensure completion within the time specified in the contract. Upon making this determination, the Contracting Officer may terminate the Contractor's right to proceed with the work, or any separable part of it, in accordance with the default terms of the contract.

3.2 BASIS FOR PAYMENT

Use the Schedule Progress Report as the basis for determining contract earnings during each update period and therefore the amount of each progress payment.

Lack of an approved schedule update or qualified scheduling personnel will

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3.3 PROJECT SCHEDULE DETAILED REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall submit a detailed project schedule showing all phases of work in a logical sequence, for approval, within 5 days of the Notice to Proceed and prior to the commencement of any construction. The schedule shall be three originals signed by the Contractor. In the event of a contract modification a revised progress schedule shall be required.

3.3.1 Government Activities

Show Government and other agency activities that could impact progress. These activities include, but are not limited to: utility and digging permit inspections, environmental permit approvals by state and federal regulators, access-restricted time periods, utility tie-in, Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), and Notice to Proceed (NTP) for phasing requirements.

3.3.2 Project Start Date

The schedule shall start no earlier than the date on which the NTP was acknowledged.

3.3.3 Scheduled Project Completion

The schedule interval shall extend from NTP date to the required contract completion date. The contract completion activity (End Project) shall finish based on the required contract duration in the accepted contract proposal, as adjusted for any approved contract time extensions. The first scheduled work period shall be the day after NTP is acknowledged by the Contractor.

3.4 PROJECT SCHEDULE SUBMISSIONS

Provide the submissions as described below. The reports required for each submission are contained in SECTION SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

3.5 PERIODIC SCHEDULE UPDATE MEETINGS

At the direction of the COR, the Contractor will conduct periodic schedule update meetings for the purposes of reviewing the Contractor's proposed out of sequence corrections, determining causes for delay, correcting logic, maintaining schedule accuracy and determining earned value.

3.6 REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSIONS

In the event the Contractor believes it is entitled to an extension of the contract performance period, completion date, Contractor shall furnish the following information for a determination by the Contracting Officer:

justification, project schedule data, and supporting evidence as the Contracting Officer may deem necessary. Submission of proof of excusable delay, based on revised schedule, duration, and costs, (updated to the specific date that the delay occurred), is a condition precedent to any approvals by the Government. All justification documentation must be in writing and signed by a company official approved to commit the Contractor prior to the completion date

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3.6.1 Justification of Delay

The project schedule shall clearly display that the overall project schedule has been used in full due to the work involved with this request. The Contracting Officer's determination as to the number of allowable days of contract extension shall be based upon the project schedule updates in effect for the time period in question, and other factual information. Actual delays that are found to be caused by the Contractor's own actions, which result in a calculated schedule delay, will not be a cause for an extension to the completion date.

3.6.2 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER

This provision is in accordance with FAR 52.211 TIME EXTENSIONS. In order for the Contracting Officer to award a time extension under this clause, the following conditions must be satisfied:

(a) The weather experienced at the project site during the contract period must be found to be unusually severe, that is, more severe than the adverse weather anticipated for the project location during any given month.

(b) The unusually severe weather must actually cause a delay to the completion of the project and adversely affect activities. The delay must be beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor.

The following schedule of monthly anticipated adverse weather delays due to precipitation is based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) or similar data for the project location and will constitute the base line for monthly weather time evaluations. The Contractor's progress schedule must reflect these anticipated adverse weather delays in all-weather dependent activities.

TABLE 3.6.2 MONTHLY ANTICIPATED ADVERSE WEATHER DELAY WORK DAYS BASED ON (5) DAY

WORK WEEK KILLEEN, TX AREA (FORT HOOD)

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

4 4 4 4 6 4 3 3 4 4 3 4

Upon acknowledgment of the notice to proceed (NTP) and continuing throughout the contract, the Contractor will record on the daily inspection report, the occurrence of adverse weather and resultant impact to normally scheduled work.

Actual adverse weather delay days must prevent work on critical activities for 50 percent or more of the Contractor's scheduled work day.

The number of actual adverse weather delay days shall include days impacted by actual adverse weather (even if adverse weather occurred in previous month), be calculated chronologically from the first to the last day of each month, and be recorded as full days. If the number of actual adverse weather delay days exceeds the number of days anticipated as shown in table 3.6.2, the Contracting Officer will convert any qualifying delays to calendar days, giving full consideration for equivalent fair weather work days, and issue a modification in accordance with FAR

52.211 TIME EXTENSIONS.

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SECTION C

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

The attached submittal register contains the required items the Contractor shall submit for Government approval. All submittals listed on the submittal register will be approved by the Government unless otherwise noted. The COR may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections.

Units of weights and measures used on all submittals are to be the same as items delivered to the job site.

Each submittal is to be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements.

Contractor's Quality Control Manager (QCM) shall check and approve all items prior to submittal, sign, and date indicating action taken. Proposed deviations from the contract requirements are to be clearly identified. Include within submittals items such as: Contractor's, manufacturer's, or fabricator's drawings; descriptive literature including (but not limited to) catalog cuts, diagrams, operating charts or curves; test reports; test cylinders; samples; O&M manuals (including parts list); certifications; warranties; and other such required submittals.

All electronic submittals (Disk) shall be on a CD-R disk only and clearly state the Contractors name, date, contract number and submittal number.

1.1 DEFINITIONS

1.1.1 Submittal Descriptions (SD)

Submittal requirements are specified in the technical sections. Submittals are identified by Submittal Description (SD) numbers and titles as follows:

Submittals required prior to a notice to proceed:

Certificates of insurance Surety bonds

Submittals required prior to the start of construction on a contract:

Construction Project Schedule Submittal register Health and safety plan Quality Control (QC) plan

Storm water pollution prevention plan (if required)

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Drawings, diagrams and schedules specifically prepared to illustrate some portion of the work. Drawings prepared by or for the Contractor to show how multiple systems and interdisciplinary work will be coordinated.

SD-03 Product Data

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Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions and brochures illustrating size, physical appearance and other characteristics of materials, systems or equipment for some portion of the work.

SD-04 Samples

Physical examples of materials, equipment or workmanship, illustrating functional and aesthetic characteristics of a material, or product; and establish standards by which the work can be judged. Field samples and mock-ups constructed on the project site establish standards by which the ensuring work can be judged. Includes assemblies, or portions of assemblies, which are to be incorporated into the project.

SD-05 Design Data

Design calculations, mix designs, analyses or other data pertaining to a part of work.

SD-06 Test Reports

Report signed by authorized official of testing laboratory that a material, product or system identical to the material, product or system to be provided has been tested in accord with specified requirements.

Report which includes findings of a test required to be performed by the Contractor on an actual portion of the work or prototype prepared for the project before shipment to job site.

Report which includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after installation.

SD-07 Certificates

Statements printed on the manufacturer's letterhead and signed by responsible officials of manufacturer of product, system or material attesting that product, system or material meets specification requirements. Must be dated after award of project contract and clearly name the project.

Document required of Contractor, or of a manufacturer, supplier, installer or subcontractor through Contractor, the purpose of which is to further quality of orderly progression of a portion of the work by documenting procedures, acceptability of methods or personnel qualifications.

SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

Preprinted material describing installation of a product, system or material, including special notices and Material Safety Data sheets, concerning impedances, hazards, and safety precautions.

SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports

Documentation of the testing and verification actions taken by manufacturer's representative at the job site, in the vicinity of the job site, or on a sample taken from the job site, on a portion of the work, during or after installation, to confirm compliance with manufacturer's standards or instructions. The documentation must be signed by an

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SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Data that is furnished by the manufacturer, or the system provider, to the equipment operating and maintenance personnel, including manufacturer's help and product line documentation necessary to maintain and install equipment. This data is needed by operating and maintenance personnel for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance and repair of the item.

This data is intended to be incorporated in an operations and maintenance manual or control system.

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Documentation to record compliance with technical or administrative requirements, or to establish an…