W911SA-20-B-2002 Attachment 2 SOW.DOCX

SCOPE OF WORK

Repair POV and MEP Parking Lots

TX011 Carl Pipkin USARC

3020 College St

Beaumont, Texas 77701-4694

1. GENERAL PRE-AWARD:

1.1 The intent of this project is to provide the Government with a complete and usable product at the completion.

1.2 The Contractor shall furnish and install all plant, labor, materials; tools, equipment, and supervision necessary to provide a complete and usable project per the Scope of Work (SOW), Plans, Specifications and manufacturers recommendations. All work shall be free from defects.

1.3 The Plans and Specifications are to prescribe the details for the construction and completion of the SOW, which the Contractor undertakes to perform in accordance with the terms of the contract.

1.4 The Contractor shall visit the work site to verify the site condition. If the Contractor discovers any errors or omissions in the SOW, Plans or Specifications, the Contractor shall immediately call it to the attention of the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

1.5 Where the Specifications and Plans describe portions of the work in general terms, but not in complete detail, it is understood that all work and materials will be of the highest standard using generally accepted industry practices.

1.6 The Contractor shall not interrupt the service function or disturb the support of any utilities without prior coordination with the COR/Area Facility Operations Specialist (AFOS). If any utilities are disturbed or damaged, the Contractor shall bear costs of repair or replacement.

1.7 The Contractor shall be responsible for and repair any damage to the grounds and structures caused by the Contractor or his/her sub-contractors during the performance of this project.

1.8 Any said work in the Plans and Specifications and not in the written SOW or in the SOW and not in the Plans or Specifications shall be as though shown or mentioned in both.

1.9 The Contractor shall verify all dimensions, site conditions, and any other items required to install a complete and ready to use product, prior to submitting a bid proposal for construction.

1.10 The Contractor shall have at least one qualified superintendent and competent alternate that is capable of reading, writing, and conversing fluently in the English language. The superintendent shall be on the job-site at all times during the performance of contract work. The Contracting Officer may request proof of the superintendent’s qualifications at any point during the course of this contract if the performance of the superintendent is in question.

1.11 The Contractor shall perform all the services of this contract during the normal operating hours of 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (0730 to 1630) Monday-Friday. Facilities will be closed on all Federal Holidays.

1.11.1 Federal Holidays are as follows;

New Year’s Day – January 1 Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday – third Monday of January Washington’s Birthday – third Monday of February Memorial Day – final Monday of May Independence Day – July 4 Labor Day – first Monday of September Columbus Day – second Monday of October Veterans Day – November 12 Thanksgiving Day – fourth Thursday of November Christmas Day – December 25

1.11.2 Actual day observed for the following holidays is subject to change when the holiday date falls on a weekend; New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day and Christmas Day.

1.12 The Contractor shall provide signs, barriers, and barricades to provide a safe working area. Requirements of Occupational Safety and Health Act, latest edition and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers "Safety and Health Requirements Manual", latest edition, shall be strictly enforced and adhered to at all times at the job site.

1.13 The Contractor shall comply with Army Regulation (AR) 600-63, Army Health Promotion, for controlling smoking in Government buildings and facilities. In general NO SMOKING is allowed within building or within 50’ of any exit or door. Facility personnel can direct personnel to authorized smoking areas.

1.14 The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. This can include storm water permits, US Army Corps of Engineers permits, state water resources permits, US Fish and Wildlife permits, etc.

1.15 Antiterrorism (AT) Level I Training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 30 calendar days of contract award or prior to submission of final invoice and within 45 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil.

1.16 iWATCH Training. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity Antiterrorism Officer. This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award or prior to submission of final invoice and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR no later than 45 calendar days after contract award.

1.17 Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.17.1 Contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC). 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 Department of Defense (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 at the Office of Personnel Management.

1.17.2 For contractors that are not eligible for CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.18 The contractor employees must be adequately trained in the handling and disposal of hazardous waste, in particular, lead paint and asbestos. Hazardous materials must be handled and disposed of appropriately by the contractor. Disposal is at contractor’s expense. The contractor must comply with all local, state, and federal environmental laws, regulations, and policies prior to final approval of work completed. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents must be completed prior to award of the contract or notice to proceed.

2. GENERAL POST AWARD:

2.1 Where any conflict occurs between the requirements of federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations, the most stringent shall govern.

2.2 The Contractor shall, at all times, keep the premises free from accumulation of waste material and rubbish caused by his work, or his subcontractors. At the completion of work, the Contractor shall thoroughly clean the work site. All debris, rubbish, and waste material shall be removed from the property at the Contractor’s expense and disposed of in an official disposal site.

2.3 The Contractor shall make no changes or deviate from the approved design of this project without written permission from the KO. In the case where a change is required, the Contractor will notify the COR of the requirement and shall not proceed with the change until such time as a modification to the contract is issued by the KO.

2.4 The Contractor shall submit a written construction schedule of work for this project to the KO and COR prior to the start of the project.

2.5 The Contractor shall be responsible for the conditions of the job site, including safety of all persons, and property during performance of the work. Safety shall conform to all applicable Federal, State, local laws, codes and regulations established by the City of Beaumont, County of Jefferson, and State of Texas.

2.6 All work shall be in compliance with the current applicable federal, state and city codes.

2.7 All work shall be completed within 120 days upon receipt of Notice To Proceed (NTP).

3. SUBMITTALS:

3.0 Prior to ordering any materials, the Contractor shall submit to the COR for approval submittals for all new items being installed on this project. Submittals may be cut sheets, samples, spec sheet, so long as it is clear and easily readable. Submittals must be e-mailed, faxed or sent directly to the office of the COR using Engineer Form 4025-R, dated March 2012, as the coversheet. Where variations in color, finish, pattern, or texture are unavoidable due to nature of the materials, submit sets of samples of not less than three units showing extremes and middle of range. Mark each unit to describe its relation to the range of the variation.

3.1 All materials used for this project will be subject to UFC 1-200-02 Section 2-6.1 for recycled content, biologically-based products, other green products, and ozone depleting substances, and Section 2-5.3.3 for low-emitting materials. Projects will also comply with applicable requirements for the purchase of water efficient (e.g., Water Sense), Energy Star or FEMP-designated (or an "A" or better European Union Energy Label, EU energy efficiency class), and Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) designated products. In addition, project materials will comply with the requirements in ASHRAE 189.1-2014 Section 9.4.1.2 (Regional Materials). Submittal requirements packages will clearly outline the applicable sustainable materials being used. The owner reserves the right to reject any product that does not meet the requirements of the specification list in the SOW.

3.2 The contractor shall maintain proper construction waste management. Waste management must maximize the materials to be salvaged, recycled, or reused. All materials removed shall become the property of the contractor, and be disposed of daily. The contractor shall provide reports of all materials salvaged, recycled or reused.

3.3 Detailed schedule for project. Schedule should be coordinated with AFOS and COR. Prior to submitting schedule, all affected parties shall be consulted of work areas and work dates.

3.4 Detailed paving, parking, storage, alternate entrance and traffic control plan.

3.5 Detailed striping, marking and signage plan to include ADA compliant parking and signage.

3.6 Detailed engineer report of soil testing, and recommendations of base depth and paving material depth for POV asphalt paving and MEP concrete paving.

3.6 Asphalt Mix

3.7 Concrete Slump Test / Mix

3.8 Results of all quality control testing (Asphalt, concrete slump text, compaction)

3.9 Bollards

3.10 Loading Ramp Railing

3.11 Fencing and Gates

3.12 Detailed drainage plan

4. GENERAL SITE WORK / INFORMATION:

4.0.1 Contractor shall verify the official property lines as documented in the local court house and survey the property to mark all property corners. Contractor shall also provide an official stamped survey to the COR and AFOS to documents the verified boundaries.

4.0.2 Contractor shall provide a drawing(s) to indicate elevations and storm water management plan to ensure proper storm water drainage from site once project is complete.

4.0.3 Contractor shall provide a detailed plan for sediment and erosion control during construction.

4.0.4 Contractor shall conduct and provide an independent soil survey conducted by a certified engineer about the suitability and limitations of the soil found at the site. This shall be done to determine the correct thickness for the base and asphalt for the POV Parking Area, along with the base and concrete pavement needed to properly support the weight of the RTHC container handler equipment used on site. Approximant gross weight of the RTCH is 171,000 Lbs.

4.0.5 All materials and methods used shall conform to Texas DOT Specifications for the intended use and application of all phases of the job. Material delivery and application shall conform to the recommended standards and quality control of materials.

4.0.6 The contractor is responsible for adequate traffic and parking control in construction and paving areas for the duration of the project. The appropriate traffic controls signs and devices shall be installed at the inception of construction and shall be properly maintained and/or operated during the time such special conditions exist. They shall remain in place only as long as needed and shall be removed thereafter. The contractor shall provide a detailed plan and coordinate this with the COR and AFOS.

4.0.7 If needed, the project may need to be completed in stages, giving ample time between segments for material to cure before allowing traffic and parking on the new surfaces. The contractor shall provide a detailed plan and coordinate this with the COR and AFOS.

4.0.8 The facility shall be completely accessible during the construction process. This shall include the construction of a temporary construction and facility entrance while demolition and construction of new facility entrance driveway is being completed. Once complete this temporary driveway/entrance shall be removed, and the ground shall be restored to its original condition or better conditions.

4.0.9 Prior to the construction start date, the Government will be responsible for the moving of any government vehicles, equipment, or any other Government owed assets. This movement of assets may also be done in stages, to coincide with the stages of construction. This movement shall be coordinated with the COR and AFOS,

4.0.10 The contractor may need to complete the project in stages, giving ample time between segments for material to cure before allowing traffic and parking on new surface. Scheduling shall be coordinated with COR and AFOS.

4.0.11 The estimated size of the lots and roadways are for planning purposes only and are shown on the attached drawings. The drawings are estimates only. The contractor shall be responsible for their own measurements and estimates. The contractor shall determine all the necessary equipment and materials to provide a complete and usable product.

4.0.12 Contractor shall avoid damage and contamination to any areas adjacent to project work areas. To include but not limited to curbing (unless being removed), signage, turf, plants/vegetation, drains, grates, manholes, concrete pads, sidewalks, light poles, flag poles, fencing, permanent structures, existing bollards (unless being removed), buildings, loading ramp, mechanical equipment, utilities, etc. Any damage or contamination to any areas or structures is the responsibility of the contractor, and shall be restored to original or better conditions. This is to include any paving material and overspray, which shall be immediately removed and the area thoroughly cleaned.

4.0.13 Any and all waste materials generated shall be removed off-site from property and properly disposed of by contractor. This to include a final cleaning of the work sites of all construction debris and equipment, leaving the areas clean, safe and ready for use.

4.1 FACILITY FENCING AND GATES:

4.1.1 The contractor shall provide a schedule for the removal and installation of new fencing. Once fencing is removed, the facility shall not be left un-secured for any longer than necessary to remove / install the new fencing. This schedule and timeline shall be communicated, and coordinated with the COR and AFOS.

4.1.2 The estimated linear feet of fencing is for planning purposes only. These are estimates only. The contractor shall be responsible for their own measurements and estimates. The contractor shall determine all the necessary equipment and materials to provide a complete product.

4.1.3 Remove approximately 1,430 LF existing chain link security fencing and posts (to include concrete) around the Military Equipment Parking / Maintenance Shop areas of the facility. (See Fence Demolition Plan Drawing)

4.1.4 Remove (2) existing double swing gates at both entrances to the Military Equipment Parking / Maintenance Shop areas. (See Fence Demolition Plan Drawing)

4.1.5 Remove (2) exiting double swing gates located at the mechanical area. (See Fence Demolition Plan Drawing)

4.1.6 Remove (1) existing pedestrian gate. (See Fence Demolition Plan Drawing)

4.1.7 Install approximately 1,430 LF of new chain link security fencing and posts in exact location that old existing chain link fencing was removed. Fence shall be 7’ foot high, chain link, with three strands of barbed wire along top, sloped outboard. Installation of new fencing shall be coordinated with the COR and AFOS and be installed and referenced in accordance with the specifications of the attached Fence Specification Drawings. (See Also Fence Installation Plan Drawing)

4.1.8 Excavation hole for each new post shall be no less than the minimum diameter recommended by fence manufacturer. New fence posts shall be set plumb and encased in cylindrical concrete footings following the recommended manufacturer’s specifications for area and soil conditions. Concrete should be crowned to shed water, and disturbed area around new posts shall be restored to original or better conditions to match existing grade and surrounding area. This shall include but not limited to fill dirt, and grass seed or sod.

4.1.9 Install (2) new double swings gates and hardware where the existing gates were removed at both entrances to the Military Equipment Parking area. Installation of new double swing gates shall be coordinated with the COR and AFOS and be installed and referenced in accordance with the specifications found on the attached Fence Specification Drawings. (See Also Fence Installation Plan Drawing)

4.1.10 Install (2) new double swing gates and hardware where the existing gates were removed at the mechanical area. The new gates shall match in size and location of the gates that were removed. Installation of these 2 new gates shall be coordinated with the COR and AFOS and shall be installed and referenced in accordance with the specifications found on the attached Fence Specification Drawings. (See Also Fence Installation Plan Drawing)

4.1.11 Install (1) new pedestrian gate and hardware where the existing pedestrian gate was removed. Installation of new pedestrian gate shall be coordinated with the COR and AFOS and shall be installed and referenced in accordance with the specifications found on the attached Fence Specification Drawings. (See Also Fence Installation Plan Drawing)

4.1.12 Once the new gates are installed, the new gate closures, latches and catches shall be checked to be in unobstructed, and in working condition. If not, these shall be corrected.

4.2 ENTRANCE DRIVEWAY DEMOLITION, POV PARKING, AND MILITARY EQUIPMENT PARKING DEMOLITION:

4.2.1 Remove all layers of asphalt in driveway area, POV parking area, and MEP Parking areas as shown only on the Pavement Demolition Plan Drawing. (Approximately 141,000 SF)

4.2.2 Remove concrete apron areas around shop building, concrete medians in POV parking and other concrete areas as indicated on the Pavement Demolition Plan Drawing. (Approximately 9,200 SF).

4.2.3 The concrete associated with the vehicle wash area platform, concrete loading ramp, concrete mechanical pad area, and curbing/sidewalks along the Training and Shop Buildings, should not be disturbed or removed if possible, unless deemed necessary by the construction contractor. Care should be taken not to damage these existing concrete areas. Any damage to these existing areas shall be restored to original or better conditions.

4.2.4 It is the contractor’s construction expertise and discretion if the curbing/sidewalks next to the buildings can be saved or will have to be removed and re-constructed prior to the new base and concrete pavement being installed.

4.2.5 Remove approximately 430 LF of concrete curbing along the entrance driveway.

4.2.6 Remove approximately (16) concrete filled metal pipe bollards located around the shop building. The exact location and number of bollards shall be coordinated with the COR and AFOS. (See Pavement Demolition Plan Drawing)

4.2.7 Remove existing parking wheel stops found along entrance driveway and in the POV Parking area. The un-damaged parking wheel stops can be reinstalled if needed at other areas of the facility. If the parking wheel stops are damaged or un-needed, they shall be disposed of. The COR and AFOS shall have final determination as to if these parking wheel stops are needed at other area of the facility.

4.2.8 All excavated materials, debris, and other waste materials shall be removed from the site and disposed of properly by the contractor.

4.2.9 The contractor shall be fully responsible for protection against damage to existing structures and utilities during the demolition process. This shall include lighting, existing wash platform, curbing, sidewalks, loading ramp, buildings, and other structure not being removed during the project. (See also 4.0.12 of the Scope of Work)

4.3 POV PARKING ASPHALT PAVING:

4.3.1 The contractor shall design and construct a drainage plan for the new POV parking area. The drainage should be designed using the best possible method, and be constructed so that water runoff from the POV Parking and surrounding areas do not collect/pool in the any parts of the POV parking area. Possible solutions being a curb-opening inlet, or grate inlet utilizing any existing storm water drainage, or existing ditches. Drainage design and construction shall follow any Storm Water Regulations, and be coordinated with COR and AFOS.

4.3.2 After removal of existing POV Parking asphalt, the contractor shall properly prepare the existing base for new asphalt. This shall include but not limited to new base/backfill, then grade/level the ground surface and also repair any low spots, poor drainage areas, base or sub-base damage, holes, deteriorated areas, and/or soft spots in the existing base and add new base if necessary. The existing POV Parking Area base may be used and repaired, unless it is determined by soil survey and by the recommendations/requirements of the engineer that the existing subgrade/base is inadequate to be used for the new asphalt paving.

4.3.3 The final prepared sub-base (existing and new) should have a minimum of 10” compacted subgrade (95% Proctor Density), followed by 6” inches of compacted crushed stone base course (98% Proctor Density), or the minimum base recommended/required by the engineer and soil condition survey. The base material shall be placed, thoroughly compacted, and finished to a firm true surface. Once the base is properly prepared, the contractor shall maintain the base surface in this condition until the paving process begins.

4.3.4 Careful consideration shall be taken not to damage any existing manholes, covers, inlets, catch basins, and grates. When necessary these should be raised to match the finished elevation of the new pavement, and protected against any damage during the paving process.

4.3.5 The contractor shall install approximately 365 LF of new concrete curbing/gutter where there is no existing curbing/gutter in the POV parking area. The new steel reinforced concrete curb/gutter shall be constructed with the same dimensions to match the existing curb/gutter. The new curb/gutter should allow for proper drainage and follow the approved drainage plan. (See POV Asphalt Parking Plan)

4.3.6 The contractor shall install approximately 49,600 SF of new asphalt paving in the POV Parking Area). The new asphalt paving should have a prime coat, followed by a minimum 2” mix base course, followed by a tack coat, and then a minimum 2” inch hot asphalt mix final surface course. The new asphalt should be laid per Texas DOT Specifications. (See POV Asphalt Pavement Plan Drawing)

4.3.7 Once the surface course has been laid, the area should be rolled smooth. Final finished course shall be unyielding, free from in-equites, with a smooth tight even surface, true to grade. Finished paving surface should follow the graded terrain, should drain correctly following the approved drainage plan, and shall have not depressions that retain runoff water or water pooling.

4.3.8 After compaction and rolling, the areas of finished paving should have a smooth transition with any and all existing and new constructed adjacent and adjoining surfaces. To include but not limited to concrete driveways, concrete pads, sidewalks, curbing, footings, slabs, and any adjoining hard surfaces. After compaction and rolling the new pavement should match in thickness to the adjoining existing curbing.

4.3.9 All existing and new gate closures and catches shall be checked to be in working condition, unobstructed by the new pavement. If not, these should be corrected, allowing for the gates to work freely.

4.3.10 All new pavement shall be allowed to cure for the proper time before striping and allowing vehicular traffic on the new surface. Once cured, the contractor shall strip the POV Parking lot, and any roadway areas. The contractor shall measure the spacing of the standard parking stalls, handicapped parking stalls, access aisles/routes, no parking areas, fire lanes, and supply a pavement striping plan with the maximum number of stalls obtainable. Final parking/striping plan will be submitted to COR and AFOS for approval.

4.3.11 The new striping plan shall follow all ADA regulations for parking stalls, markings, and signage. New ADA compliant signage and markings shall be used and installed where applicable. When complete, all aspects of the finished product should meet the American with Disabilities Act.

4.3.12 The contractor shall apply permanent thermoplastic pavement markings, as recommended by the manufacturer, following the COR and AFOS approved pavement striping plan. Vehicular traffic should not be allowed on surface until proper curing of the parking/roadway markings is complete.

4.3.13 Any surrounding areas disturbed by construction of the POV Parking area shall be restored to original or better conditions to match existing grade and surrounding area. This shall include but not limited to fill dirt, and grass seed or sod.

4.3.14 The contractor shall avoid damage and contamination to any areas adjacent to project work areas. To include but not limited to buildings, existing structures, curbing, signage, turf, plants/vegetation, drains, grates, manholes, light poles, flag poles, fencing, mechanical equipment, utilities, etc. Any damaged or contamination to any areas during the project shall be restored to original or better conditions. This is to include any paving materials which shall be immediately removed and area thoroughly cleaned.

4.4 ENTRANCE DRIVEWAY AND MILITARY EQUIPMENT PARKING CONCRETE PAVING:

4.4.1 The contractor shall design and construct a drainage plan for new MEP Parking Area. The drainage should be designed using the best possible method, and be constructed so that water runoff from the MEP Parking Area and surrounding other areas do not collect or pool water. Possible solutions are using any existing storm water drainage, or existing ditches. The drainage design and construction shall follow any storm water regulations, and be coordinated with COR and AFOS.

4.4.2 After removal of existing entrance driveway and the MEP Parking Area, the contractor shall properly prepare the existing base for the new concrete paving. This shall include but not limited to new base/backfill, then grade/level the ground surface and also repair any low spots, poor drainage areas, base or sub-base damage, holes, deteriorated areas, and/or soft spots in the existing base and add new base if necessary. The existing MEP Parking Area base may be used and repaired, unless it is determined by soil condition survey and by the recommendations/requirements of the engineer that the existing subgrade/base is inadequate to be used for the new concrete paving and cannot support the weights requirements.

4.4.3 The new base should follow the ACI Standards for Heavy Traffic and Loads, or at least have a minimum of 12” inches of compacted subgrade (95% Proctor Density), followed by 10” inches of compacted crushed stone base course (98% Proctor Density), or the minimum base recommended/required by the engineer and soil condition survey.

4.4.4 The final prepared sub-base (existing and new) should have the minimum compacted base that is recommended/required by the engineer and to carry the required gross weight of the concrete pavement and the on-site RTCH equipment. (Gross 171,000 lbs.) The base material shall be placed, thoroughly compacted, and finished to a firm true surface. Once the base is properly prepared, the contractor shall maintain the base surface in this condition until the paving process begins.

4.4.5 Careful consideration shall be taken not to damage any existing manholes, covers, inlets, catch basins, and grates. When necessary these should be raised to match the finished elevation of the new pavement, and protected against any damage during the paving process.

4.4.6 The contractor shall install new 8” inch concrete embedded steel concrete filled pipe bollards where the existing bollards were removed around the Shop Building, and other required locations. These should be constructed/located in such a manner to protect building corners, overhead doors, exterior doors, and mechanical or electrical equipment, etc. New 8” bollards should also be installed to protect a fire hydrant located in the MEP Parking Area. Exact location and number of bollards shall be coordinated with the COR and AFOS.

4.4.7 The entrance driveway shall be constructed at a minimum of 30’ feet wide, and with a 2% crown to shed water.

4.4.8 The contractor shall use steel reinforcement materials required by the engineer (rebar, wire mesh mats, etc.) to reinforce the new concrete pavement. These shall be placed in accordance with CSI Standards, and the contractor shall use proper methods to keep the reinforcement materials at a proper elevation above the sub-base during pouring.

4.4.9 Contractor shall install approximately 100,600 SQ FT of new rigid concrete paving in the facility entrance driveway and the MEP Parking Area. Concrete shall be poured to a minimum of 10” inches, or to the minimum required/recommended depth by the engineer to support the weight of the RTCH equipment. (Gross 171,000 lbs.) The new concrete shall be poured per ACI Standards for Heavy Traffic and Loads. The proper curing methods shall be used at all times until the concrete is properly cured. (Curing time for temperature, curing compounds, wet burlap. (See Driveway - MEP Pavement Plan Drawing)

4.4.10 Concrete should be poured in pad fashion with sawed or formed control joints that should be included for each 225 SQ FT of area or less (15’ X 15’). The expansion/contraction joints shall be installed per ACI Standards, or a minimum of every third joint being an expansion joint. Saw cuts should not cut through the reinforcing steel and dowels should be utilized at formed and/or cold joints per ACI Standards.

4.4.11 All areas of irregularities shall be removed and before concrete attains initial curing. The new concrete pavement shall have a broom finish. Bituminous expansion joints should be installed where required and between the new concrete pavement and any adjoining surfaces (buildings, sidewalks, curbing, loading ramp, existing concrete, new POV asphalt parking, etc.)

4.4.12 The newly constructed concrete entrance drive and MEP Parking Area will not have curb/guttering, and shall have a reinforced turn down thickened edge along the entire edge of the entrance driveway, the entire perimeter of the MEP Parking area, and any other edges required by ACI Standards. The final perimeter reinforced turned down edge shall be a minimum of 8” inches and should be able to withstand heavy equipment parking and the possibility of the heavy equipment running over and back on the finished edge. The new edge shall be constructed in a way not to cause damage or issues in the future to the concrete pavement.

4.4.13 Any new concrete paving areas penetrated by cleanouts, valves, surface inlets, drainage grates, etc. shall be reinforced per ACI Standards as to not damage those penetrations or cause issue with new concrete paving in the future.

4.4.14 The finished concrete paving should have a smooth level transition with any and all existing and new constructed adjacent and adjoining surfaces. To include but not limited to the new POV Parking Area asphalt paving, driveway, concrete pads, loading ramp, sidewalks, curbing, footings, slabs, and any adjoining hard surfaces.

4.4.15 Construction joints will be installed at the end of each days paving operation, and at other points where the placing of concrete is discontinued.

4.4.16 All new concrete pavement shall be allowed to cure for the proper time before allowing any vehicular traffic on the new surface.

4.4.17 All existing and new gate closures and catches shall be checked to be in working condition, unobstructed by the new pavement. If not, these should be corrected, allowing for the gates to work freely.

4.4.18 Install new pre-fabricated concrete wheel stops along the west of the training building in the MEP Parking Area to keep vehicles from hitting the side of the Training Building. The exact location and placement should be coordinated with the COR and AFOS. (See POV Asphalt Pavement Plan Drawing)

4.4.19 The contractor shall properly prepare (to include scraping, sanding, etc.) and paint all the new bollards installed during construction, with a high visibility safety yellow.

4.4.20 Any surrounding areas disturbed by construction of the MEP Parking area shall be restored to original or better conditions to match existing grade and surrounding area. This shall include but not limited to fill dirt, and grass seed or sod.

4.4.21 Contractor shall avoid damage and contamination to any areas adjacent to project work areas. To include but not limited to buildings, existing structures, curbing, signage, turf, plants/vegetation, drains, grates, manholes, light poles, flag poles, fencing, mechanical equipment, utilities, etc. Any damaged or contamination to any areas during the project shall be restored to original or better conditions. This is to include concrete paving materials which shall be immediately removed and area thoroughly cleaned.

4.5 FACILITY SITE IMPROVEMENTS:

4.5.1 Install new removable pipe safety guard railing on existing loading ramp, as required by safety regulations. The new safety guard railing shall be properly prepared, (to include scraping, sanding, etc.) and then painted with a high visibility safety yellow. (See Loading Ramp Railing Drawing)

5. WARRANTY:

5.1 All work specified in this contract shall have a warranty of a minimum period of one full calendar year for parts and labor from the customer’s acceptance date. At the final acceptance walk-through, the Contractor shall provide to the COR a signed warranty letter.

6. QUALITY CONTROL AND INSPECTIONS:

6.1 All work shall be inspected by the contractor’s quality control person and final inspection shall be performed by the COR prior to final payment.

6.2 Contractor shall maintain a clean, clear, and safe working environment at all times.

6.3 Only qualified personnel familiar with the proper construction techniques shall be used.

6.4 All site coordination shall be accomplished through the 63rd RSC AFOS Jim Roberts

6.5 At the final acceptance walk-through, the Contractor shall provide to the COR a complete set of as-built drawings, on disc, and in either .DWG or .DGN format.

7. POINTS OF CONTACT: