W911SA-19-B-2010_Attachment_2_Specifications.pdf

February 2019 Repair Surface on YAAS

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SECTION 01 10 10

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 excess soil to a location on Fort McCoy determined by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, including but not limited to:

1. Topsoil Stripping

2. Removal of existing concrete culvert sections and headwall.

3. Removal of silt fence when vegetation has been established.

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 and fill sections of taxiway, runway, and apron subgrades, and compaction of subgrade.

2. Placement, grading, compaction, and testing of aggregate surface material to meet requirements specified herein.

3. Installation of silt fence where shown on the drawings. Establish turf on disturbed areas.

4. Place new concrete culvert pipe sections and headwall under taxiway.

5. Install, monitor, maintain, and reporting for erosion control plan.

6. Perform construction staking, re-staking if necessary and thickness measurements of the aggregate base.

7. Deliver and place aggregate surface material to a location near Young Air Assault Strip. This will be an additional CLIN for future use by Fort McCoy to use for maintenance of the runway, taxiway, and apron.

D. REPAIR WORK: Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and supervision necessary to perform repairs or replacement work under this contract to meet requirements as specified herein and for any damages or alterations occurring during any phase of work including but not limited to:

1. Repair any existing utilities, structures, and features damaged or altered during any phase of work to match existing utilities, structures and features of the same type.

2. Repair any landscaping features damages or altered during all phases of work to match existing landscaping features including trees, shrubs, flowers, plants, lawns and grass areas.

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3. Repair vehicle ruts. Level the ruts, place topsoil, and seed the disturbed areas in compliance with these specifications.

4. Repair and reinstall structures designated for temporary removal during the work including survey monuments, bench marks, reference points, and improvements.

5. Repair any road, taxiway, runway, and apron surfaces that have been damaged during the course of hauling due to contractor’s activities.

1.02 BUILDINGS – NOT USED

1.03 ABBREVIATIONS

A. “KO” = Contracting Officer.

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

C. Industry Standard Abbreviations – refer to Section 01 42 13.

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. Power: The Government will not provide temporary electricity.

1. Temporary electricity, if required, shall be provided by the Contractor using a portable generator or temporary power pole. All costs for the generator and fuel and/or temporary power pole shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall contact Xcel Energy for temporary power.

2. If building lighting systems are not adequate, the Contractor must provide any additional temporary lighting as needed to complete the work.

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

La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601

(800) 872-4017

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

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

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

E. Temporary Water

1. Contractor shall provide a written request (electronic) for temporary water supply to Fort McCoy DPW (Directorate of Public Works).

2. Water for construction purposes will not be furnished by the Government.

3. The Contractor shall furnish anti-siphon and backflow prevention devices on all temporary water connections at Contractor’s expense. Proof of certification is required.

4. Contractor shall not cause water to be wasted or left running when not in use. Contractor shall repair leaks immediately. Freeze protection shall be provided by the Contractor at all times whenever freezing is possible.

F. Temporary Sanitary Facilities

1. The Contractor shall be provide temporary toilet and sanitary facilities at Contractor’s expense. The Contractor shall pay rental fees and cleaning charges, and shall remove the temporary toilet and sanitary facilities promptly when the project is completed.

2. Contractor shall maintain all such facilities in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.

G. Temporary Enclosures

1. Contractor shall provide temporary enclosures as necessary to complete the work, to provide weather protection for materials and products, to provide temporary heating, for security, and to prevent entry of unauthorized persons.

2. Provide temporary, weather-tight enclosure of exterior walls for any building where work is to be performed in successive areas as work progresses until work is completed as determined by the COR.

3. Provide temporary doors with padlocks.

4. Enclosures shall be removable as necessary, and for delivery and hauling of equipment and 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

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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.

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 and 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 meet safety requirements in compliance with EM 385-1-1 and to prevent 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 secure and protect the project site and storage areas from theft and vandalism.

2. Existing Government buildings and facilities shall be protected by the Contractor during all phases of work and when the work involves openings into existing Government buildings. The degree of protection provided by the Contractor shall not be less than the degree of protection existing prior to the start of work.

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

4. Secure storage of materials, equipment, and products for use and installation shall be at the risk of the Contractor.

5. The Contractor (all contractor and subcontractor personnel) is responsible to secure personal property at all times and at Contractor’s expense.

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 contractor personnel will be parked in designated parking areas only, and not 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

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1. The Contractor including all contractor and subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks and to meet installation access requirements as directed by the Director of Emergency Services or Physical 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 including all contractor and subcontractor 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 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 including 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 traffic management including road closures, coordination, detour routes, and signage to meet Fort McCoy requirements including but not limited to:

a. Provide an appropriate road closure plan for each road closure which depicts the location of the road closure, detour route, and signage locations.

b. Provide advance written notification (hard copy and electronic) for all road closures to the Contracting Officer a minimum of twenty (20) calendar days prior to the start of a proposed road closure, and obtain approval prior to the proposed start date.

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c. Advance written notification shall include the start and end dates for each road closure; purpose of each road closure; a list of all traffic management measures to be implemented for each road closure; full name of superintendent on-site with complete contact information, and alternate point of contact in case of emergency.

d. Provide coordination prior to each road closure through the Contracting Officer and Fort McCoy DPW.

e. Provide road closure signage including detour signage as necessary for traffic management, and to meet safety and traffic requirements.

f. The Contractor shall not close any road without prior written authorization from the Contracting Officer.

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 the 50% minimum diversion rate, 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 and the location of disposal for each type of material(s).

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

4. Reporting for recycled waste shall also include the specific amount of 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, transportation, and delivery to the designated recycling facilities. Materials shall be weighed and weigh slips provided to the COR to receive credit toward the 50% diversion rate requirement as specified 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.

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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.

P. Material Sales

1. Materials shall not be stockpiled for sale purposes on Fort McCoy.

2. Publicly advertised sales of materials will not be permitted on Fort McCoy.

3. Prior approved and arranged sales of materials may be permitted on Fort McCoy.

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 must provide a Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan to cover all construction operations (both onsite and offsite) and to meet requirements as specified herein including work by subcontractors, fabricators, suppliers, and key the CQC plan to the proposed construction sequence. The CQC 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 including specifications and drawings.

B. All plumbing work including plumbers and plumber apprentices shall be overseen by a current state certified master plumber. All plumbing work including plumber apprentices shall be supervised full time on site by a state certified journeyman or higher level certified plumber. Plumbing apprentices shall be in a recognized plumbing apprenticeship program. Proof of current state certification or license is required. The cost of the work shall include all fees including State permit fees and approval for the installation of backflow prevention devices.

C. All electrical work including electricians and electrical apprentices shall be overseen by a current state certified master electrician. All electrical work including electrical apprentices shall be supervised full time on site by a state certified journeyman or higher level certified electrician. Electrical apprentices shall be in a recognized electrical apprenticeship program. . Proof of current state certification or license is required. The cost of the work shall include all fees including State fees.

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 performed by a current certified Air-Conditioning Refrigerant Institute 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

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Protection Agency “Clean Air Act (1990) Section 608” and all EPA final regulations associated with section 608.

F. All welding work shall be supervised and performed on site and at all times during the work by an AWS certified and state certified / licensed welder. All welders must have current certifications and a minimum two years of documented experience in the type of welding required for the work. Proof of current state welder certification or license and separate AWS certification for the specific type of welding work is required. The cost of the work shall include all fees including State permit fees and approval for each type of installation.

1.06 APPLICABLE STANDARDS, GUIDES AND SPECIFICATIONS

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

B. Where referenced documents are not specified by date, the most recent edition published as of the date of contract award shall apply. UFC design guides establish a minimum requirement that may be exceeded by a more recent standard as referenced in specification sections.

1.07 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Provide one (1) PDF copy of equipment maintenance and operation manuals for all major pieces of equipment, devices, 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;

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

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

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c. Complete catalog order sheet with complete nomenclature, and catalog for commercial number of replaceable parts.

2. Operating procedures;

a. Pre-operation checks, 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.

e. Troubleshooting procedures and 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 published data and shop drawings including operation and maintenance instructions and manuals.

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 types of published data and instructions 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.

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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.

B. All labor and equipment required for loading, unloading, transporting, and moving equipment and 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 and industry standards.

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 and in accordance with Section 01 33 00 Submittals. Attached to the construction schedule shall be a horizontal bar chart with a separate line for each major portion of work, identifying

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1. The Contractor shall prepare a project schedule in the form of a Gantt Chart and submit the proposed schedule for review within twenty calendar days of award and prior to the Pre-Construction Conference (pre-con).

This schedule shall show at a minimum critical path, float, owner of float, milestones, baseline, elements of work, and duration of each significant element of work. The Contractor shall obtain approval of the project schedule prior to the start of construction.

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 all work sites during work days and times when the Contractor may not be at the work site.

E. Outages: Proposed outages shall be shown on the project schedule provided by the Contractor. All utility outages shall be submitted for review by the Contracting Officer/Inspector prior to the start of the utility outage as specified herein.

Expenses and / or damages caused by any type of unscheduled or unapproved utility outages shall be at Contractor’s expense.

1. For all outages, provide an advance written notification (hard copy and electronic) to the KO a minimum of ten (10) calendar days prior to the start of the proposed outage. Written notification must include the date of each proposed outage; type and purpose of each outage; a list of all impacted systems during the outage; full name of on-site outage supervisor with contact information, and the estimated duration of outage.

2. Provide advance coordination for all utility outages through Fort McCoy DPW and for all impacted utilities in compliance with the respective utility’s requirements and in accordance with specifications.

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1.12 WARRANTIES

A. All equipment, materials, products 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 warranted by the manufacturer or supplier for more than one year, the Contractor shall provide the Government with the manufacturer’s or supplier’s warranty terms and conditions printed on manufacturer or supplier letterhead.

C. The Contractor shall develop, populate and submit a Warranty Item Tracking spreadsheet for all installed equipment, materials, products and workmanship covered under Paragraphs 1.12 A. and B. above. The Contractor shall use the PART 4 WARRANTY ITEM TRACKING SPREADSHEET located at the end of this Section as a template to prepare and populate the warranty item tracking spreadsheet submittal. The spreadsheet shall include all major equipment, products and materials installed and project work, and the specific warranty period for each item including any extended warranty data. Extended warranty shall be anything beyond one calendar year from the Beneficial Occupancy Date. Item information shall include the following: warranty item manufacturer, equipment description, make, model, serial number, capacity, capacity unit of measure, warranty start date, warranty length, and scheduled maintenance information to meet warranty requirements.

1.13 CONTRACT SUPERINTENDENT

A. Per FAR 52.236-6, at all times during the performance of this contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly superintend the work or assign and have on the work a competent superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, has authority to act for the Contractor, and shall be on-site during any activity being performed on the work site.

1. The Contractor shall provide written designation of a qualified person as the Superintendent five working days before the Preconstruction Meeting.

2. The Contractor shall provide documentation demonstrating the experience and ability of the Contractor's Superintendent submission to successfully manage a contract with a value from between $500,000 to $1,000,000 and of scope similar in complexity to this project. Selectee shall have no less than five years of successful experience in direct supervision of major construction for a General Contractor.

3. The Government reserves the right to reject the Contractor's selection of Superintendent based upon that selectee's qualifications and level, type, depth, scope, or length of experience.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 EXISTING MATERIALS

A. Equipment and materials to be demolished:

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1. All equipment and materials identified for demolition and removal from existing facilities shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to remove completely and properly dispose off 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 the hauling, loading, unloading, and delivery of 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 the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of those products and products for installation shall meet all requirements of specifications. Each product for installation shall have a minimum of five years of dependable and satisfactory use.

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

C. All products of the same type shall be from the same manufacturer.

D. Seconds, refurbished, or otherwise substandard equipment and materials are not authorized for installation and are prohibited on Fort McCoy.

E. 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 a minimum of forty eight (48) hours prior to completing a phase requiring inspection.

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. All project submittals have been submitted for review in compliance with specifications including construction redlines on asbuilt drawings and all submittals are completed.

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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 seven (7) calendar 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 ten (10) calendar days to remedy all deficiencies and complete corrective actions unless otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer.

3. The Contractor shall provide a second written certification after corrective actions are complete and request re-inspection to be scheduled not later than ten (10) calendar days from the original date of certification unless otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer. This re-inspection shall also be completed during the contract performance period 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, receipt of all submittals, and completion of contract requirements.

D. If the Government requires beneficial occupancy of the facility prior to completion of the work by the Contractor, the COR will conduct an inspection to determine if completed work meets all requirements, to document all deficiencies and work that is not complete, and to accept work that is completed. The Contractor will then complete the remaining work and correct any deficiencies.

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.

C. All types of transitions including piping shall be in compliance with specifications.

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3.03 TESTING AND VERIFICATION

A. Provide all types of inspections, tests, verifications, and submittals in compliance with specifications and as specified herein. Testing shall be performed by an independent testing agency.

B. Provide submittals of all test results with data for review. Test results shall be on the independent testing agency letterhead with date of test, test data, criteria for testing, and test results.

C. After equipment installations are completed, the Contractor shall provide inspections, pre-operation tests, performance tests, operating tests, and verifications in compliance with specifications and for approval. Each test shall demonstrate that the installation, performance, operation, and other testing requirements of the specifications have been met. Each 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. This project is subject to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. In order to reduce potential impacts to migratory birds during their nesting season and to the northern long-eared bat (a federally identified 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, the Contractor shall submit a typewritten Deconfliction Notification a minimum of fourteen (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 Deconfliction Notification must include contractor company name and contact information, project name, date of notification, a visual representation of the affected site areas and project location, and construction start and end dates. The Natural Resources Branch will respond within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the written notification informing the contractor when they can proceed with land clearing activities.

B. Prohibited Plant Species

1. The Fort McCoy DPW Environmental Division, Natural Resources Branch oversees the Fort McCoy Wildlife Program and manages Fort McCoy’s natural resources including requirements to protect against prohibited plant species (including invasive species and noxious weeds).

2. Provide protection against prohibited and invasive species on Fort McCoy in accordance with the Fort McCoy Wildlife Program. For a complete list of prohibited plant species, refer to Section 32 92 20 Seeding, Maintained Areas, Appendix A: Fort McCoy Prohibited Plant Species List.

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3. Do not transfer contaminants to Fort McCoy from off site, and do not transfer contaminants from one location to another location on Fort McCoy.

4. Provide documentation of the cleaning of vehicles and equipment prior to arrival at Fort McCoy, and provide verification that vehicles and equipment are free of prohibited plant species including contaminants.

Vehicles and equipment shall be cleaned using a high pressure washer or air pressure to the extent needed to remove all prohibited plant species, contaminants including contaminated soil and fill materials, and unapproved materials.

5. If any type of prohibited or invasive plant species are encountered at a project site, provide immediate notification to the Fort McCoy Wildlife Program, and wash vehicles and equipment as specified herein prior to moving and transporting to another project site on Fort McCoy.

6. Prior to arrival at Fort McCoy, provide verification that all seed, plant species, soil materials, fill materials, fertilizer, and mulch are free of prohibited plant species including contaminants in accordance with Fort McCoy requirements.

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 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. .Provide advance written notification to the COR and the Fort McCoy Cultural Resources staff (hard copy and electronic) a minimum of five (5) calendar days prior to the start of mechanical ground disturbance for areas within fifty (50) feet of a protected cultural resource area. Do not proceed with work and ground disturbances without the concurrence from the Fort McCoy Cultural Resources staff.

2. A qualified member of the Fort McCoy Cultural Resources staff shall be present to monitor activity when mechanical ground disturbance work is in progress within fifty (50) feet of a protected cultural resource area.

3. If potentially significant archaeological or cultural artifacts are encountered during the work, immediately stop all ground disturbance work to allow the Fort McCoy Cultural Resources site monitor to evaluate the artifacts or remains.

4. If archaeological or cultural artifacts are encountered when a Cultural Resources site monitor is not present, immediately stop all ground disturbance work and provide prompt notification within two hours of discovery to the KO, COR, and Fort McCoy Cultural Resources staff.

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5. In the event that human remains or items covered under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) are encountered, all ground disturbance work and related types of work shall cease for a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days. Human remains shall not be disturbed.

6. If delays are encountered during the work, the Contractor shall retain the right to submit documentation for an equitable adjustment to the KO.

7. Contact Fort McCoy Cultural Resources staff for information or questions regarding cultures resources and project areas on Fort McCoy.

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.

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.

c.

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

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

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b. Either a beacon or checkered flag for daytime.

c.

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

3.06 HOT WORK PERMIT

A. Hot work permits shall be required when performing activities which generate or have the potential to generate heat, sparks, or open flames such as abrasive blasting, burning, brazing, cutting, grinding, powder-actuated tools, hot riveting, soldering, thawing activities, welding, or any similar operations capable of initiating fires or explosions.

B. The Contractor shall obtain a Hot Work Permit prior to performing any of the activities as outlined in Paragraph 3.06 A. This permit may be obtained from the Fire Department in Building 1680. The non-emergency telephone number is 608- 388-4151.

C. The Contractor shall submit copy of the Hot Work Permit in accordance with Section 01 33 00 and as specified herein.

D. All hot work shall be performed in compliance with the most recent edition of EM 385-1-1.

E. The Contractor is responsible to maintain current permits for hot work during all phases of work.

3.07 CLEANING

A. During Construction

1. The Contractor shall keep work areas clean at all times including storage areas, and shall provide daily cleaning to keep work areas free from accumulations of refuse and 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.

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

C. Final Cleaning

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.

3.08 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 all of the following: partitions, walls, openings, and doors; electrical system, fire alarm system, and communication system including identification and final routing of cables, conductors and conduits; plumbing system including final routing of piping; heating, ventilating, air conditioning system 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. Notes must include the size, material, and depth of utilities.

3. With red pencil or red ink, neatly inscribe the final locations of all electrical and fire alarm system equipment and routing of cabling, and 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.

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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 shall use the Asbuilt AutoCAD drawings to incorporate all redline Asbuilt changes made during the construction period and authorized by the COR and to develop the record AutoCAD files. All AutoCAD drawings shall be completed in accordance with the Fort McCoy CAD Standard. A copy of the Fort McCoy CAD Standard can be obtained from the COR.

2. The Record Drawings shall be submitted to the Government on compact disks (CDs) including both AutoCAD DWG and PDF formats [both half size and full size sets]. The Contractor must provide professional labels on CDs including project title, contract number, date of preparation, and brief title of contents. All AutoCAD drawings shall be completed in accordance with the Fort McCoy CAD Standard.

3. Prior to punch list inspection, submit the prepared Drawings to the Government for reference and review.