W911SA-17-B-2006_Attachment_Two_Specifications.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

Construct Concrete Ramp at Track 5

FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN

PROJECT NO: KM 00732 13J

DRAWING NO: 47-018-5842

April 2017 Construct Concrete Ramp at Track 5

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1

Section 01000 General Requirements Section 01007 Industry Standard

Abbreviations and Codes Section 01019 Contract Considerations Section 01300 Submittals Section 01400 Special Safety Requirements

DIVISION 2

Section 02010 Site Preparation Section 02310 Base Course Section 02315 Excavation Section 02317 Filling Section 02931 Seeding, Not Maintained

DIVISION 3

Section 03030 Quality Control – Concrete Section 03100 Concrete Forms Section 03150 Concrete Accessories Section 03200 Concrete Reinforcement Section 03300 Cast-in-Place Concrete

DIVISION 4 – NOT USED

DIVISION 5

Section 05500 Steel Guardrails Section 05999 Miscellaneous Metals Section 05650 Railroads

DIVISIONS 6-8 – NOT USED

DIVISION 9

Section 09900 Painting

DIVISION 10-15 – NOT USED

DIVISION 16 – NOT USED

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01000

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY OF THE WORK

A. GENERAL

1. All construction debris shall be cleaned up daily.

2. Secure all tools and equipment offsite at the end of each work day.

B. REMOVAL WORK: Remove all items indicated on the drawings and in the specifications and dispose of off Post at the Contractor’s expense including but not limited to:

1. Government will remove existing steel framed railroad loading ramp from the work area at Track 5.

2. Remove existing rail, ballast, concrete pavement, and all items that may affect installation of the new concrete ramp.

C. NEW WORK: Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and supervision necessary to perform the work under this contract including but not limited to:

1. Excavation to footing elevations.

2. Construction of formwork for walls, footings, slabs, and concrete surfaces.

3. Placement of reinforcing steel, placement and finishing of concrete surfaces.

4. Installation of railroad appurtenances such as bumpers, replacement of track, ties, and components of Track 5.

5. Installation of steel members such as angles, backfilling and compaction around structure to the lines and grades shown on the drawings.

6. Placement of concrete pavement to restore areas affected by the installation of the concrete ramp. Replace concrete pavement to match into existing concrete at F Street, and provide smooth transitions from the toe of the ramp to avoid abrupt grade changes.

7. Install building number sign prior to final inspection. Reinstall existing sign or install new sign provided by the government.

D. REPAIR WORK: Contractor shall repair any damages caused by this construction, including but not limited to;

1. Repair any existing construction which is damaged.

2. Repair any landscaping including trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass.

3. Repair vehicle ruts. Level the ruts, place topsoil, and seed the disturbed areas according to the specifications.

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4. Replace track and track appurtenances and components to restore full function of Track 5 when complete.

1.02 BUILDINGS

A. Existing buildings will not be occupied during the performance of the contract.

1.03 ABBREVIATIONS

A. “KO” = Contracting Officer.

B. “COR” = Contracting Officer’s Representative.

C. Industry Standard Abbreviations - See Section 01007.

1.04 TEMPORARY UTILITIES AND FACILITIES

A. General: This section is intended to include temporary utilities and temporary construction facilities to be provided by the Contractor unless otherwise stated below.

B. 120 VAC, 60 Hz electricity and lighting is not available.

1. Temporary electricity, if required, shall be provided by the Contractor by portable generator or temporary power pole. The cost of the generator and fuel and/or temporary power pole shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The cost of electricity used if the Contractor provides a temporary power pole will be provided by the Government at no cost to the Contractor. The Contractor shall contact Xcel Energy for temporary power.

C. Temporary heating, cooling, and ventilation

1. Furnish, install, and maintain all temporary systems and equipment required to maintain specified or required environmental conditions during the progress of the work. Remove upon completion of work at the expense of the Contractor.

2. Government provided electricity will not be used for heating.

D. Temporary Telephone Service

1. If the Contractor requires phone service for this project, the Contractor must contact the phone company business office:

Century Telephone 205 5th Avenue LaCrosse, Wisconsin 54601

(800) 872-4017

2. The Contractor shall pay for all telephone installation, maintenance, removal, and usage charges.

3. The Contractor is responsible for providing and paying for any and all subcontractor’s calls.

4. Existing telephones owned or rented by the Government will not be used by the Contractor under any circumstances.

E. Temporary Water

1. Water for construction purposes is not available in the immediate area.

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2. The Contractor shall furnish anti-siphon and backflow prevention devices on all temporary water connections. Proof of certification is required.

3. Contractor shall not cause water to be wasted or left running when not in use. Leaks will be repaired immediately. Freeze protection shall be provided by the contractor.

4. The water used will be furnished by the Government.

F. Temporary Sanitary Facilities

1. Existing sanitary facilities in Government building(s) will not be used by the Contractor’s personnel.

2. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing and paying for temporary toilet and sanitary facilities. The Contractor shall pay rental fees and cleaning charges and shall remove the facilities when the project is completed.

3. The COR or Construction Inspector shall approve the site location for all temporary sanitary facilities.

4. Contractor shall maintain all such facilities used in a clean and sanitary condition.

G. Temporary Enclosures

1. Contractor shall provide temporary enclosures as necessary for this project to provide weather protection for materials, allow for temporary heating, and to prevent entry of unauthorized persons.

2. Provide temporary, weather-tight enclosure of exterior walls for successive areas of buildings as work progresses.

3. Provide temporary doors with padlocks.

4. Enclosures shall be removable as necessary and for hauling of materials.

5. Temporary partition and ceiling enclosures shall consist of framing and sheet materials which comply with the structural and fire rating requirements of applicable codes and standards.

6. Close joints between sheet materials and seal edges and intersections to prevent penetration of dust and moisture.

7. During roof shingle removal, safeguarding of roof sheathing from rain and snow is required.

H. Barriers and Fences

1. Contractor shall provide, install, maintain, and remove suitable barriers to prevent public entry and to protect the work site.

2. Such barriers shall be erected to provide a safety barrier around such portions of the project that could cause injury or destruction of property and to provide general security for the affected project site.

3. Materials to be used are at the Contractor’s option and expense.

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4. Barriers and fence shall be posted with appropriate warning signs. Place warning signs at the construction area perimeter designating the presence of construction hazards requiring unauthorized persons to keep out.

Signs must be placed on all sides of the project, with at least one sign every 300 feet. All points of entry shall have signs designating the construction site as a hard hat area.

5. Fencing shall be provided along the construction site at all open excavations and tunnels to control access by unauthorized people.

Fencing must be installed to restrain a lateral force of at least 200 pounds.

I. Security

1. The Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, and equipment to protect the project site from theft and vandalism.

2. Existing Government buildings and facilities shall be protected by the Contractor during the contract when the work involves openings into existing Government buildings. The degree of protection shall not be less than what currently exists.

3. The Contractor shall provide temporary doors, locks, and barricades to prevent unauthorized access to the construction site and existing buildings.

4. Storage of construction materials is at the risk of the Contractor.

J. Access Roads and Parking Areas

1. Contractor’s private vehicles shall be parked at locations designated by the COR.

2. All construction vehicles and Contractor’s private vehicles will be parked in an orderly manner at all times and will not block normal traffic in the area. Private vehicles belonging to the contract personnel will be parked in designated parking areas and in no case on grass areas, adjacent to buildings, or along streets.

3. Contractor is responsible for any snow removal required for access or site work.

K. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures

1. The contractor and all associated subcontractors’ employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by 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. The contractor and all associated subcontractors’ employees shall also comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime 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). In addition to the changes otherwise

01000 - 5 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. The Government may require monthly participation in the Installation Random Antiterrorism Program.

L. Contractor’s Requiring Common Access Card (CAC)

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

M. Traffic Work

1. All work around or involving roadways, to include roadway excavations and utility crossings, will be conducted in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) – FHWA, Latest Edition.

2. The Contractor shall provide and ensure appropriate road closure and detour signs are established as necessary for traffic management. All road closures shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer in advance. Road closures shall require a road closure plan showing the location of signage.

N. Waste Reporting

1. The Army has established the requirement for a 50% minimum diversion rate by weight of C&D waste from landfill disposal. In order to achieve those results the Contractor shall submit a solid waste management plan as a required submittal for projects costing over $100,000. At a minimum, the solid waste plan shall include the anticipated waste streams and disposal/recycling facilities. No work shall begin until the Contractor has an approved plan.

2. The Contractor shall submit reports to the Contracting Officer quantifying the total pounds of hazardous, universal, recycled, and non-regulated waste disposed of during the duration of the contract.

Contractor shall also submit material(s) disposal location(s).

3. Reporting shall be specific to the month in which waste was disposed of and separated per waste type for Fort McCoy’s reporting requirements.

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4. Reporting for recycled waste shall also be specific to how much revenue the Contractor received for each type of recycled material.

O. Refuse Disposal and Recycling

1. Provide all solid waste disposal associated with this contract, including but not limited to the container delivery, removal, and disposal fees.

Items included under this section are all solid wastes as defined by Wisconsin State Statute 289.01 (33). These items shall be disposed in a licensed sanitary landfill or recycling center in accordance with State of Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter NR500 series.

2. The Contractor is allowed to use Fort McCoy recycling facilities for concrete, mixed paper, plastics (PETE#1 and HDPE#2), cardboard, trees/woody waste, metals, and aluminum cans. If materials are recycled at Fort McCoy, provide all labor and delivery to the designated recycling facilities. Materials shall be weighed and weigh slips provided to the COR to receive credit toward the 50% requirement in “Waste Reporting” above. Materials not weighed can be delivered to the designated recycling facilities, but the material will not count toward the 50% waste reporting requirement.

3. Provide for the recycling of all other construction/demolition debris including drywall, lumber, reinforcing steel, piping, wiring, brick, plaster, wall board, roofing material, insulation, plumbing fixtures, doors, and windows to the greatest extent possible . Only utilize licensed recycling facilities.

4. Provide a certificate of recycling for universal waste as defined in Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter NR600.

N. Material Sales

1. Materials shall not be stockpiled for sale purposes on Post.

2. Public advertised sales of materials will not be permitted on Post.

3. Prior arranged sale of materials may be permitted on Post.

1.05 QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Contractor is responsible for quality control and shall establish and maintain an effective quality control system in compliance with the Contract Clause titled “Inspection of Construction.” The Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan shall include, as a minimum, the following to cover all construction operations, both onsite and offsite, including work by subcontractors, fabricators, suppliers, and shall be keyed to the proposed construction sequence. The plan shall identify personnel, procedures, control, instructions, tests, records, and forms to be used.

The site project superintendent is responsible for the quality of work on the job and is subject to removal by the Contracting Officer for non-compliance with the quality requirements specified in the contract.

B. All plumbing work shall be performed by a state certified journeyman plumber.

All plumbing work shall be supervised full time on site by a state certified Master plumber. Proof of certification is required. The cost of the work shall include all

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State permit fees and approval for the installation of backflow prevention devices.

C. All electrical work shall be supervised full time on site by a state certified journeyman electrician. All electrical work shall be overseen by a state certified Master electrician. Proof of certification is required.

D. All hazardous material abatement shall be supervised by a certified asbestos supervisor and a certified lead base paint supervisor.

E. All work associated with air-conditioning refrigerant shall be conducted by an Air-Conditioning Refrigerant Institute Certified Technician; Type-Universal. All work shall also be conducted in accordance with Federal Law “40 CFR Part 82 subpart F and Parts 273, 279, and 761” and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency “Clean Air Act (1990) Section 608” and all EPA final regulations associated with section 608.

1.06 APPLICABLE STANDARDS, GUIDES AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. References are made in these specifications to published codes, standards, and specifications of manufacturers’ societies, associations, and other standards. All referenced documents are included in this specification as if written in their entirety.

B. Where referenced documents are not specified by date, the latest edition published as of the bid or proposal request date shall apply.

1.07 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Provide one (1) PDF copy of equipment maintenance and operation manuals for all major pieces of equipment and fixtures. Where the Contractor has installed entire systems or has assembled or interconnected several subsystems such as heating, ventilating, or special electrical systems, the Contractor shall include a written narrative of how each system or subsystem operates and how the overall system is intended to be operated, complete with diagrams showing flow routes or electrical interconnections.

B. Drawings:

1. Supplement product data with drawings as necessary to clearly illustrate:

a. Relations of component parts of equipment and systems.

b. Control and flow diagrams.

2. Coordinate drawings with the information in project record documents to assure correct illustration of completed installation.

C. Written text, as required to supplement product data for the particular installation:

1. Organize in consistent format under separate headings for different procedures.

2. Provide logical sequence of instructions for each procedure.

D. Content, for each unit of equipment and system, as appropriate:

1. Description of unit and component parts;

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a. Function, normal operating characteristics, and limiting conditions.

b. Performance curves, engineering data, and test results.

c. Complete nomenclature and commercial number of replaceable parts.

2. Operating procedures;

a. Start-up, break-in, routine, and normal operating instructions.

b. Regulation, control, stopping, shut-down, and emergency instructions.

c. Summer and winter operating instructions.

d. Special operating instructions.

3. Maintenance procedures;

a. Routine operations.

b. Guide to “Trouble-Shooting.”

c. Disassemble, repair, and reassemble.

d. Alignment, adjusting, and checking.

4. Servicing and lubrication schedule including a list of required lubricants.

5. Manufacturer’s printed operating and maintenance instructions.

6. Description of sequence of operations by control manufacturer.

7. Original manufacturer’s parts list, illustrations, assembly drawings, and diagrams required for maintenance:

a. Predicted life of parts subject to wear.

b. Items recommended to be stocked as spare parts.

8. As-installed control diagrams by controls manufacturer.

9. Each Contractor’s coordination drawings:

a. As-installed color coded piping diagrams.

b. As-installed color coded electrical and systems diagrams.

10. Charts of valve tag numbers, with location and function of each valve.

11. List of manufacturer’s spare parts, manufacturer’s current prices, and recommended quantities to be maintained in storage.

12. Other data as required under pertinent sections of specifications.

E. Prepare and include additional data when the need for such data becomes apparent for the training of government personnel.

1.08 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Contractor shall insure that any items which are stored at the site prior to installation are stored in an environment that will not cause rusting, warping, staining, or any physical breakage or damage.

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B. All labor and equipment required for loading, unloading, transporting, and moving materials shall be provided by the Contractor.

C. Storage buildings will not be provided by the Government.

1.09 TRAILERS OR STORAGE BUILDINGS, INCLUDING OFFICE TRAILERS

A. Trailers or storage buildings will be permitted, where space is available, subject to the approval of the COR.

B. The trailers or buildings shall be in good condition, free from visible damage, rust, and deterioration, and meet all applicable safety requirements. Trailers shall be roadworthy and comply with all appropriate State and local vehicle requirements. Failure to maintain storage trailers or buildings to these standards shall result in the removal of non-complying units at the Contractor's expense.

C. A sign not smaller than 2-feet by 2-feet shall be conspicuously placed on the trailer depicting the company name, business phone number, and emergency phone number.

D. Trailers shall be anchored to resist high winds and must meet applicable state and local standards for anchoring mobile trailers.

E. Provide metal or fiberglass skirting completely around office trailers within 30 days after placement of the trailer on the lot and after being approved by the

COR.

F. Grass and weeds shall be cut weekly or as needed to a height not to exceed three inches. Trash shall be picked up and disposed of properly on a daily basis.

G. The Contractor shall be responsible for the installation and removal of all temporary utility connections at no cost to the Government.

1.10 STORAGE SITE

A. All stored materials shall be neatly stacked at all times.

B. Trash shall be picked up and properly disposed of on a daily basis.

C. Grass and weeds shall be cut on a regular basis to a height not to exceed three inches. In Cantonment, uncut height shall not exceed 6 inches. Outside Cantonment, uncut height shall not exceed 12 inches.

D. Welding equipment shall be handled and stored in accordance with applicable regulations.

E. Fire extinguishers shall be provided where flammable liquids are stored.

1.11 SCHEDULING AND COORDINATING WORK

A. Contractor shall submit the proposed construction schedule, in accordance with the FAR clause entitled schedule for construction contracts. Attached to the construction schedule shall be a horizontal bar chart with a separate line for each major portion of work, identifying the first work day of each week. Distribute copies of the approved schedule to the project site file, subcontractors, suppliers, and other concerned parties.

1. The Contractor shall at the Pre-construction Conference or if no Pre-con is held, within 20 calendar days of award, prepare and submit their schedule in the form of a Gantt Chart for approval. This schedule shall

01000 - 10 show at a minimum critical path, float, owner of float, milestones, baseline, elements of work, and duration of each significant element of work. The submitted schedule shall be approved prior to beginning work.

2. The Contractor shall maintain the original schedule/Gantt Chart throughout the life of the project and show actual schedule achievement in tandem with the original schedule and shall update the approved schedule bi-weekly to display time gained or lost against the original schedule. If in the opinion of the Contracting Officer the Contractor falls behind the approved schedule, the Contractor shall take steps necessary to improve progress, including those steps that may be required by the Contracting Officer, without additional cost to the Government. The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to increase the number of shifts, overtime operations, days of work, and/or the amount of construction plant, and to submit for approval any supplementary schedule or schedules in chart form as the Contracting Officer deems necessary to demonstrate how the approved increased effort shall regain the original schedule of progress. FAR 52.236-15

B. The Contractor shall be specifically responsible for the coordination of all phases of work under this contract within the approved construction schedule.

C. The Contractor may be required to allow Government personnel or other Contractors to carry out work within the work site. Such work will be scheduled and coordinated through the COR.

D. The Contractor shall provide a phone number and address where a key, and/or approval, to enter may be obtained for the work sites during the work day for times when the Contractor may not be at the work site.

E. The Contractor shall provide 10 working days notice for any utility outage.

Outages shall be shown on the schedule provided. Emergency utility outages shall be reviewed by the Contracting Officer/Inspector prior to utility outage.

Expenses/damages caused by unscheduled or unapproved utility outages shall be chargeable to the Contractor.

1.12 WARRANTIES

A. All materials and workmanship shall be warranted by the Contractor for a period of not less than one year from the date of final acceptance by the Government, except when longer warranties are required from the Contractor as stated in each specification section.

B. For products and materials that are normally warranted by the manufacturer or supplier for more than one year, the Contractor shall provide the Government with a written warranty, or certification, indicating the manufacturer’s or supplier’s terms and conditions of the warranty.

C. The Contractor shall populate and submit a Warranty Item Tracking spreadsheet;

that which is covered under par A. The spreadsheet shall be provided to the contractor upon request of the government COR. The spreadsheet shall outline each piece of extended warranty equipment provided. Extended warranty shall be anything beyond one calendar year from the Beneficial Occupancy Date. Item information will include the following: warranty item, equipment description, 01000 - 11 make, model, serial number, capacity, capacity unit of measure, warranty start date, warranty length, and Maintenance Information as indicated on the Provided Spreadsheet.

D. The Contractor shall develop, populate, and submit a Warranty Item Tracking spreadsheet for Equipment that has been demolished or replaced during a renovation. Demolished or removed equipment shall be reported on a Removed Item Tracking spreadsheet. The Contractor shall develop, populate, and submit the spreadsheet with equipment information to include: equipment description, make, model, serial number, capacity and capacity unit of measure.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 EXISTING MATERIALS

A. Materials to be demolished:

1. All materials identified to be demolished and removed from the existing facilities shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to remove completely from Fort McCoy.

2. Under limited conditions and as specified on the plans, deliver scrap metal/materials to a location designated by the COR. Contractor will be responsible for hauling all demolished materials to the designated locations.

B. Existing materials may only be reused/relocated as specifically allowed per the contract drawings and specifications.

2.02 NEW MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

A. Materials and equipment shall be essentially the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of those products, shall meet the requirements of the specification, and shall essentially duplicate material and equipment that have been in satisfactory use.

B. All materials shall be of the latest type or model currently being produced by the manufacturer.

C. Seconds or otherwise substandard materials will not be allowed.

D. Where applicable, proposed new doors, windows, insulation, electrical, heating, cooling and plumbing equipment shall be eligible for energy efficiency incentives available through Wisconsin’s Focus on Energy program. Equipment shall be proposed that meet all of Focus on Energy’s requirements for incentives.

Proposals shall include the appropriate corresponding incentive codes, model numbers and cut sheets for each proposed lighting component. Further information concerning Focus on Energy’s requirements can be found in their lighting catalog which can be found on-line at https://focusonenergy.com.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION

A. The Contractor shall not begin successive phases of work until an inspection has been completed and the work is accepted by the COR. Notify the COR 48 hours prior to completing a phase requiring inspection.

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1. Any work that will be covered by successive work must be inspected prior to performing successive work.

2. Work to be covered includes, but is not limited to, underground utilities, utilities located behind walls, and work located below finish floors.

B. When the contractor considers the work complete, submit written certification confirming:

1. Contract documents have been reviewed.

2. Project submittals have been completed.

3. Work has been inspected by the Contractor for compliance with the contract.

4. Equipment and systems have been tested, balanced, and adjusted for proper operations.

5. Work is complete and ready for final inspection.

6. Contractor shall provide a requested date for punch list inspection to the Contracting Officer, in writing, not less than 7 working days prior to the proposed date of inspection. Punch list inspections shall be scheduled and conducted to ensure compliance with the contract completion date.

C. The COR will coordinate with the members of the inspection party and establish the punch list inspection date.

1. Should the COR consider the work incomplete or defective, a written punch list will be provided to the Contractor from the Contracting Officer.

2. The Contractor will be given 10 calendar days, unless otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer, to remedy the stated deficiencies.

3. The Contractor shall provide a second written certification and request re-inspection to be scheduled not later than the 10 calendar days, unless otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer. This re-inspection shall also be completed during the contract performance period to be in accordance with the contract.

4. If any further re-inspections are required the Contractor may be charged the additional cost of the inspections.

5. Final acceptance of the work occurs upon the Contracting Officer’s acceptance of the work subsequent to successful final inspection by the COR and receipt of all contract requirements.

6. If final acceptance does not occur prior to the contract completion date, liquidated damages may be applicable in accordance with the liquidated damaged clause.

D. If the Government requires beneficial occupancy of the facility prior to completion of the work by the Contractor, an inspection shall be conducted by the COR to determine the completed work, and either accept or document any work not complete. The Contractor will then complete the remaining work and correct any deficiencies.

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3.02 TRANSITION FROM EXISTING TO NEW WORK

A. When new work abuts or finishes flush with existing work, make a smooth transition. Patched work shall match existing adjacent work in texture and appearance.

B. When finished surfaces are cut in such a way that a smooth transition with new work is not possible, terminate existing surface along a straight line at a natural line of division and provide trim appropriate to the finished surface.

3.03 OPERATING TESTS

A. After equipment installations are completed, the Contractor shall conduct an operating test for approval. The test shall demonstrate that the operating and installation requirements of the specifications have been met. The test shall be performed in the presence of the COR.

3.04 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

A. Migratory Bird Nesting Season and Northern Long-Eared Bat

1. In order to reduce potential impacts to migratory birds during their nesting season and to the northern long-eared bat (a federally threatened species), Fort McCoy is making all reasonable attempts to complete land clearing activities for construction, maintenance and repair activities between October 1 – March 31. If the contractor intends to disturb or clear any project area of undeveloped land or demolish any grasslands, trees, bushes or potential nesting sites between April 1 and September 30, they shall submit a Deconfliction Notification a minimum of 14 days prior to scheduled land clearing activities. The notification shall state:

“This project is subject to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Endangered Species Act. Request that Fort McCoy, DPW, Natural Resources Branch approve the land clearing activities as required by the project specifications.” The Natural Resources Branch will respond within 14 days of receipt of the notification informing the contractor when they can proceed with land clearing activities.

B. Invasive Species

1. The Natural Resources Branch is conducting management to control over 30 species of invasive plants on the installation. In order to prevent the introduction of new species, or the spread of existing species throughout the installation, the contractor shall do the following:

document the cleaning of equipment prior to arrival on Fort McCoy;

and ensure that any fill material transported to the work site is free of invasive weeds and/or seeds to the greatest extent practical. Equipment shall be cleaned using a high pressure washer or air pressure to the extent needed to remove all soil or plant debris from the equipment.

C. Oak Wilt Season

1. Contractor shall not perform tree removal during the oak wilt season (April 1 thru July 15) for tree removal. If tree removal is required during oak wilt season any oak trees not scheduled for removal shall be protected from damage. If non-scheduled live trees are damaged, tree

01000 - 14 wound dressing shall be immediately applied to the damaged area. All trees and/or stumps that require removal shall be transported to the stump disposal site on South Post or removed from the installation.

D. Cultural Resources

1. Notify the COR at least 2 business days before performing mechanical ground disturbance in an area within 50 feet of a protected cultural resource area. A qualified member of the Fort McCoy Cultural Resources staff will be present to monitor activity whenever mechanical ground disturbance is in progress within these identified areas. If potentially significant archaeological or cultural artifacts are encountered, disturbance in this area will be stopped to allow the monitor to evaluate the artifacts or remains. If archaeological or cultural artifacts are encountered when a site monitor is not present, work in this area must stop and the COR and KO shall be notified. In the event that human remains or items covered under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) are encountered, all activity in this area will cease for at least 30 days. Human remains shall not be disturbed. If any delays are encountered, the contractor has the right to submit for an equitable adjustment.

3.05 OBJECTS AFFECTING NAVIGABLE AIRSPACE

A. FAA notification is required IAW CFR 14 part 77, Objects Affecting Navigable Airspace for the following:

1. Definition of Construction /Objects

a. Any object of natural growth, terrain, of permanent or temporary construction or alteration, including equipment or materials used therein, and apparatus of a permanent or temporary character.

b. Any alteration of any permanent or temporary existing structure by a change in its height (including appurtenances, or lateral dimensions, including equipment or materials used therein.

2. Any construction/object or alteration of more than 200 feet in height above the ground level at its site.

3. Any construction/object or alteration of greater height than an imaginary surface extending outward and upward at the following slopes:

a. 100 to 1 for a horizontal distance of 50,000 feet from the nearest point of the nearest runway of each airport with at least one runway more than 3,200 feet in actual length, excluding heliports.

b. 50 to 1 for a horizontal distance of 10,000 feet from the nearest point of the nearest runway of each airport with at least one runway more than 3,200 feet in actual length, excluding heliports.

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c. 25 to 1 for a horizontal distance of 5,000 feet from the nearest point of the nearest landing and takeoff area of each heliport (helipad).

4. Notification to the Airfield is required in addition to FAA notification of any object of permanent or temporary construction or alteration, including equipment or materials used therein:

a. Greater than 25 feet in open areas (open areas are defined as an area that does not contain other objects within 300 feet).

b. 50 feet in all other areas.

5. Objects shall be marked/lighted when greater that the above criteria as follows:

a. A red beacon for nighttime (or inclement weather conditions)

b. Either a beacon or checkered flag for daytime.

6. Objects lowered below the above criteria during nighttime shall only require marking.

3.06 CLEANING

A. During Construction:

1. The Contractor shall at all times keep the work area, including storage areas, free from accumulations of waste materials. The Contractor shall ensure all affected areas are “broom clean” at the end of each work day.

Before completing the work, the Contractor shall remove from the work and premises, any rubbish, tools, scaffolding, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the government. Upon completing the work, the Contractor shall leave the work area in a fully cleaned, neat, and orderly condition, satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. FAR 52.236- 12.

B. Dust Control

1. Clean interior spaces prior to the start of finish coatings and continue cleaning on an as-needed basis until coatings are finished.

2. Schedule operations so that dust and other contaminants resulting from the cleaning process will not fall on wet or newly-coated surfaces.

3. The amount of dust resulting from demolition shall be controlled to prevent the spread of dust and to avoid creation of a nuisance in the surrounding areas. The use of water will not be permitted when it will create or result in hazardous or objectionable conditions such as ice, flooding, and pollution.

4. All buildings, materials, and equipment, including ductwork and diffusers, shall be cleaned of all dust and dirt resulting from the performance of the work under this contract.

C. Final Cleaning

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1. Final cleaning shall be performed and completed prior to punch list inspection.

2. Clean interior and exterior surfaces exposed to view.

a. Remove temporary labels, stains, and foreign substances.

b. Polish transparent and glossy surfaces.

c. Vacuum carpeted and soft surfaces. Mop floors.

d. Wash windows and dust walls and trim.

e. Clean equipment and fixtures to a sanitary condition.

f. Clean or replace filters of mechanical equipment.

g. Clean roofs, gutters, downspouts, and drainage systems.

3. Clean project site.

a. Sweep paved areas.

b. Rake clean other surfaces.

4. Remove waste and surplus materials, rubbish, and construction facilities from the project and from the site.

3.07 RECORD AND ASBUILT DRAWINGS

A. AsBuilt Drawings:

1. With red pencil or red ink, neatly inscribe all COR approved changes to show final locations and types of partitions, walls, doors, electrical, fire alarm system, communication system, plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning services and equipment, and similar work.

2. With red pencil or red ink, neatly inscribe the location of all existing and new exterior utilities. The locating may be accomplished by traditional survey methods or by global positioning system (GPS) satellite equipment supplemented by traditional methods where required. Include the size, material, and depth.

3. With red pencil or red ink, neatly inscribe the location of all new wire routing of electrical and fire alarm, layout and size of the plumbing, valves and duct access points.

4. Locations may be from existing buildings or from base monument system. Any existing structures used as a survey reference must be checked for conformity to NAD 83 surveying coordinates.

5. Contractor shall keep two sets of redlined Asbuilt drawings on the job site at all times during construction. One set shall be considered the contractor’s set and the other shall be the Government’s set. The Government set shall be submitted to the COR immediately upon completion of construction. The contractor’s set shall be used for CAD corrections and submittal of the Record Drawings.

B. Record Drawings:

1. Contractor will receive an original AutoCAD drawing package upon request from the COR. Contractor shall incorporate all redline Asbuilt

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2. The Record Drawings shall be submitted to the Government on compact disks (CD) in both DWG and PDF and full size hard copy formats. All design documents shall be completed in accordance with the Fort McCoy CAD Standard.

3. Prior to punch list inspection, present these corrected prints to the Government. Note all data and changes on these record drawings in sufficient detail and clarity and provide information necessary for the preparation of “Record Drawings” drawings. Submitted Record Drawings shall be marked “Record Drawing” and shall be submitted NLT 14 days prior to contract completion.

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SECTION 01007

INDUSTRY STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS AND CODES

PART 1 GENERAL

A. INDUSTRY STANDARD

1. Organizations and/or published documents representing Industry Standards are referred to throughout the Project Specifications by the following abbreviations.

2. Names are believed to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents but are subject to change.

B. APPLICABLE CODES

1. The Ft McCoy Army installation has adopted the August 2010 UFC (Unified Facilities Criteria) as the primary building code.

a. For all General Building Requirements, see UFC 1-200-01. The following web link provides an index on each specific construction disciplines codes (and year) presently adopted and enforced by DPW.

http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_cat.php?o=29&c=4

2. All state and local codes shall also apply.

3. Where ever there is a conflict between code models, the primary code (UFC) shall govern.

C. ABBREVIATIONS

1. Abbreviations used throughout the Specifications and the organization or document represented are:

AA Aluminum Association

AAMA Architectural Aluminum Manufacturer’s Association

AAN American Association of Nurserymen

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

ACI American Concrete Institute

AGA American Gas Association

AI Asphalt Institute

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction

AISI American Iron and Steel Institute

ANSI American National Standards Institute

ARI Air-conditioning Refrigerant Institute

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_cat.php?o=29&c=4

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AVATI Asphalt and Vinyl Asbestos Tile Institute

AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute

AWS American Welding Society

AWPA American Wood Preservers Association

AWPB American Wood Preservers Bureau

AWPI American Wood Preservers Institute

AWWA American Water Works Association

CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

CS Commercial Standards of U.S. Department of Standards

EIA Electronic Industries Alliance

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

EWA Engineered Wood Association (formerly APA)

FGJA Flat Glass Jobbers Association

FM Factory Mutual

FRP Fiber Reinforced Plastic

FS Federal Specifications

GA Gypsum Association

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

MSS Manufacturer’s Standardization Society

NAAMM National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers

NBS National Bureau of Standards

NBFU National Bureau of Fire Underwriters

NCMA National Concrete Masonry Association

NEC National Electric Code

NECA National Electrical Contractors Association

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

NFPA National Forest Products Association

NPC National Plumbing Code

NRCA National Roofing Contractors Association

NRMCA National Ready Mixed Concrete Association

NWMA National Woodwork Manufacturing Association

NWAHHA National Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Association

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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PCA Portland Cement Association

PPI Plastic Pipe Institute

PS Product Standard of NBS

SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association

SPIB Southern Pine Inspection Bureau

SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council

TIA Telecommunications Industry Association

UL Underwriters Laboratories

USAS United States of American Standards (formerly ASA)

WCLIB West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

WDNR Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

WWPA Western Wood Products Association (WPA and WCLA)

PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION - NOT USED

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SECTION 01019

CONTRACT CONSIDERATIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 This contract shall have a scheduled completion date. The method of determining completion time shall be as follows:

ITEM ALLOTTED COMPLETION TIME

A. Total Project Performance Period 80 days

1.02 Liquidated damages will apply for this project. See the contract documents for more information.

PART 2 PRODUCT – NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION – NOT USED

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SECTION 01300

SUBMITTALS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUBMITTALS

The following paragraphs indicate the requirements for submittals by the Contractor. All items listed in the Schedule of Material Submittals shall be submitted in accordance with the following paragraphs.

A. At all times the Contractor remains responsible for ensuring that the work is performed in strict accordance with the contract requirements. The fact that a non-conforming submittal may be accepted and inadvertently approved by the Government does not, in any way, relieve the Contractor of this responsibility. Approval by the Contracting Officer shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for any errors or omissions in the submittals, nor from the responsibility of complying with the requirements of the contract, unless the variations have been described and approved in strict accordance with the procedures set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations, 48CFR 52.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction clause, paragraph (f).

B. Definitions

1. Submittal - General term that includes any item that is required to be provided by the Contractor to the Government to identify product descriptive literature, drawings, sketches, and schematics that indicate and show a fabrication or installation method or technique; or any other model or sample of actual items or methods to include product data sheets, shop drawings, or samples.

2. Product Data - Descriptive literature or data that describes the physical properties of a product or material item that the Contractor intends to use in doing the work.

Such descriptive data should enable the Contracting Officer to verify that the intended item meets the necessary requirements of the specifications.

3. Shop Drawings - A sketch, drawing, or schematic that is prepared by or for the Contractor that illustrates or shows how certain products or material items will be assembled, installed, interconnected, or fabricated for this contract.

4. Sample - An actual piece of material, product, or equipment that the Contractor intends to furnish, use, or install on the project.

1.02 PRODUCT DATA

A. Preparation:

1. Clearly mark each copy to identify pertinent products or models.

2. Show performance characteristics and capacities.

3. Show dimensions and clearances required.

4. Show wiring or piping diagrams and controls.

5. Show any other information requested in the specification sections.

B. Modify drawings and diagrams to delete information that is not applicable to the work.

C. Supplement standard information to provide information specifically applicable to the work.

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1.03 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Drawings shall be presented in a clear and thorough manner.

B. Details shall be identified by reference to sheet, detail, schedule, and room numbers shown on the project drawings.

1.04 SAMPLES

A. Product samples shall be of sufficient size and quantity, unless a size is specified, to clearly illustrate:

1. Functional characteristics of the product with integrally related parts and attachment devices.

2. Full range of color, texture, and pattern.

B. Field samples and mock-ups:

1. Fabricate each sample and mock-up complete and finished.

1.05 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Review shop drawings, product data and samples prior to submission. All submittals shall be made through and approved by the General Contractor. Submittals will not be accepted directly from sub-contractors.

B. Determine and verify:

1. Field measurement.

2. Field construction criteria.

3. Catalog numbers and similar data.

4. Conformance with specifications.

C. Coordinate each submittal with the requirements of the work and of the Contract Documents.

1.06 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A. Make submittals promptly in accordance with the approved schedule in such sequence as to cause no delay in the work or in the work of any contractor.

B. Number of submittals required:

1. Shop Drawings: The Contractor shall submit complete shop drawings to demonstrate compliance with the contract drawings. The shop drawings shall include complete details for the installation of the work. Submit one copy of shop drawings.

2. Product Data: Contractor shall receive approval by the COR on each submittal item prior to ordering or installing each item. Submit one copy of product data.

3. Samples: Submit the number stated in each specification section. Samples submitted will not be returned to the Contractor for incorporation into the project.

Samples retained by the Government will be used for comparison of materials installed on site.

4. All submittals shall be sent directly to DPW either electronically (preferred method) or in paper copy, but not both. Please do not duplicate as this will cause for delays in the turnaround time of your submittals. There will be a box at the

01300 - 3 main entrance desk in Building 2171 for submittals.