W911SA20B2007 Attachment 4 - Spec BR051.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

Repair Bridge - BR051

FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN

PROJECT NO: HH 01920 17J

DRAWING NO: 47-018-1617

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 10 General Requirements 01 12 10 Contract Considerations 01 33 00 Submittals 01 35 26 Special Safety Requirements 01 42 13 Industry Standard Abbreviations and Codes 01 55 27 Traffic Control 01 57 19 Environmental Controls 01 71 23 Field Engineering

DIVISION 2 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 80 01 Hazardous Material Abatement

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

03 00 01 Quality Control - Concrete 03 21 00 Concrete Reinforcement - WisDOT 03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete - WisDOT 03 40 00 Precast Concrete Box Culvert

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 14 54 Signing

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 10 00 Site Preparation 31 23 17 Excavation 31 23 23 Backfill-Fill Material 31 37 00 Riprap

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 11 00 Base Course 32 12 18 Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement 32 91 19 Landscape Preparation 32 92 20 Seeding, Maintained Areas

APPENDIX Geotechnical Report

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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 of off Post at the Contractor’s expense including but not limited to:

1. Removed asphalt, base aggregate.

2. Guardrail, guardrail posts, and other guardrail components not salvaged or reused.

3. Existing timber structure and rail including timber piles as specified.

4. Unsuitable or excess soils not reused.

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. Work to Bridge 051 including: structure removal, precast concrete box culvert installation, guardrail removal, excavation and grading, base aggregate, asphalt paving, traffic control, and erosion control.

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.

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 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. Electricity will not be provided by the Government.

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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.

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 will not be provided 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.

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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.

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.

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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 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 percent minimum diversion rate by weight of C&D waste from landfill disposal. In order to

01 10 10 - 5 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.

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 percent 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 percent 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.

P. 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

01 10 10 - 6 include, as a minimum, the following to cover all [design and] 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 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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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 and 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 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.

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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.

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.

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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 HOT WORK PERMIT

A. Hot work permits shall be required when performing activities which generate or

1. 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 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.

3.07 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.

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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 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.

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B. Record Drawings:

1. Contractor will receive an original AutoCAD drawing package upon request from the COR. Contractor shall incorporate all redline Asbuilt changes made during the construction period that were authorized by the COR into the record AutoCAD files. All design documents 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 (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.

3.09 PROJECT COMPLETION

A. Fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the final inspection, submit invoices showing the installed cost of each of the following for the Government to apply for Focus on Energy rebates:

1. Water Heater

2. Air-curtains

3. Air Economizer

4. Energy Recovery Unit

5. Furnace

6. Condensing Units

7. Air Handlers or Rooftop Units

8. Variable Frequency Drives

9. HW Boilers

10. Light Fixtures

11. Lamps

12. Ballasts

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SECTION 01 12 10

CONTRACT CONSIDERATIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 COMPLETION

A. Work on this contract will be performed within an area that could have significant conflicts with military training. Work on the project must be as short as possible and the dates of work need to be closely coordinated with Directorate of Plan, Training, and Mobilization and Security (DPTMS). Contractor shall coordinate all activities with DPTMS and the Contracting Officer Representative. Closures must be coordinated with Contracting Officers Representative so that post-wide notification can be made. All closures and detours must be approved by

Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) and Directorate of Planning, Training, and Mobilization and Security (DPTMS).

B. Once work commences, the road may be closed for a maximum of 14 calendar days to have structure removal, box culvert and wing wall installation, base course, HMA pavement, and grading substantially complete. The remaining construction items such as riprap, topsoil, seeding, and erosion mat shall be completed within

7 calendar days thereafter, as long as two-way traffic is maintained on the roadway at all times.

C. The completion date for the installation of this culvert shall be 30 November 2020.

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SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTALS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUBMITTALS

The following paragraphs summarize the requirements for submittals required by the Contractor. All items listed in the Schedule of Material Submittals shall be submitted to meet the requirements of the following paragraphs.

A. At all times the Contractor remains responsible for verifying and ensuring that all work is performed in strict accordance with Contract and other specification requirements. Inadvertent errors on the part of the Government does not at any time relieve the Contractor at any time of the responsibility to meet all Contract requirements. When a non-conforming submittal is inadvertently accepted or inadvertently approved by the Government, the Contractor is not relieved of responsibility to meet all Contract requirements, and remains responsible at all times to perform all work and provide submittals in strict compliance with Contract and specification requirements.

B. Approval by the Contracting Officer does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for any errors or omissions in the submittals, nor from the responsibility of complying with Contract requirements.

C. Variations and deviations from the Contract requirements are not authorized at any time without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer.

D. Requests for variations or deviations from the Contract requirements must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer prior to the start of construction.

The Contractor must not proceed to construction of variances or deviations until approval is received in writing from the Contracting Officer. All requests for variations or deviations from the Contract requirements must be completed in strict accordance with the procedures set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations, 48 CFR 52.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction clause, Paragraph (f).

E. The Contracting Officer’s Representative or designated Government representative is the reviewing authority for all product data submittals, and for all project documents including design drawings and specifications.

F. 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.

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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. List each product separately on ENG Form 4025-R. Organize the product data documentation in order of list as indicated on ENG Form 4025-R.

2. Clearly mark product data documentation for proper identification of specific products or models. Product data documentation for equipment must include complete catalog and model numbers.

3. Clearly mark product data documentation to indicate conformance with requirements including performance characteristics, salient characteristics, and ratings.

4. Provide certification marks on product data documentation for each product.

5. Prior to the transmittal of each submittal, each product for installation must be reviewed, verified, and approved by the Contractor’s Quality Control (CQC) System Manager. The CQC System Manager must note each action taken on the Submittal Register.

6. Provide complete product data documentation including shop drawings, schematics, controls, wiring and piping diagrams; operations and maintenance, and manufacturer’s published data, instructions, and recommendations.

7. Product data documentation must include sufficient details to determine that all requirements are met.

B. Mark or 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 product or work.

1.03 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Provide shop drawings in a clear, complete, and organized manner.

B. Provide shop drawings including dimensions, details, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

C. Verify notes, references, and data are accurate between drawings, specifications, and shop drawings. Provide references on design drawings for details on shop drawings.

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1.04 SAMPLES

A. Provide samples upon request of the Contracting Officer 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. Provide field samples and mock-ups upon request of the Contracting Officer to meet the following requirements.

1. Sufficient size and quantity for the Contracting Officer’s purpose.

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

1.05 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Provide submittals promptly in accordance with the approved schedule in such sequence as to cause avoid delays in the work or in the work of any contractor.

B. Provide all submittals through the General Contractor. The General Contractor remains responsible at all times for all submittals. Do not provide submittals through any type of sub-contractor. Submittals from sub-contractors do not meet Contract requirements.

C. All products for installation must submitted for approval as product data submittals. Any equipment or products that are not approved for installation by the Government shall be removed at Contractor's expense and replaced with only Government approved equipment or products (no additional cost to the Government).

D. Do not submit for review or install any products (equipment or materials) that do not meet all Contract requirements including specifications and drawings.

E. Review all submittals prior to submission including product data and shop drawings to verify compliance with all Contract requirements. Provide coordination for each submittal to meet performance, work and Contract requirements.

F. Provide field verification of existing site conditions including field measurements and utilities. Provide field verification to meet the following requirements.

1. Field measurements, construction criteria; status and locations of existing utilities both visually and not visually accessible; building systems, and conformance with final approved design specifications and drawings.

1.06 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A. Provide submittals promptly in accordance with an approved schedule in sequential order to avoid any type of scheduling delay in the completion of work and to avoid delaying the work of any contractor. Provide submittals to meet all requirements including specifications and drawings.

B. Prepare a complete list of preconstruction, construction, and post construction submittals to develop the submittal register. The initial submittal register list may not be all inclusive, and additional submittals may be required.

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C. Use the initial submittal register list to prepare a submittal register in the same format as the Schedule of Material Submittals attached at the end of this section.

Use the Schedule of Material Submittals at the end of this section to develop the preliminary submittal register and to schedule submittals.

D. The Designer of Record is responsible to update the submittal register for scheduling and completeness, to complete any corrections, and to add additional submittals. The Designer of Record is responsible to verify the completeness of the Submittal Register and to verify that each submittal is properly reviewed prior to each submission.

E. Provide transmittal of the Submittal Register to the Contracting Officer for review in accordance with Schedule of Material Submittals. After acceptance is received from the Government, insert the approved Submittal Register into an Excel spreadsheet suitable for use by the contractor and Government.

F. Use the approved/accepted Submittal Register as a scheduling document for submittals, to record required data, and to control submittal actions throughout the…