Statement_of_Work_-_Latrine_(flushable)_and_leach_field.pdf

DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS

ENGINEERING DIVISION

FORT BENNING, GEORGIA Project # 44039

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STATEMENT OF WORK

1. General Information

a. Project Title:

i. Latrine (flushable) + Leach Field

b. Project Information:

i. Schedule

Contract Period 150

Contractor’s Project Walk TBD

Proposal Due TBD

Contract Start/Award Date TBD

Construction Start Date TBD

Construction Completion Date TBD

ii. Liquidate Damages

1. In the event the contractor exceeds the completion date established per the Request for Task Order Proposal (RTOP), liquidated damages will be imposed on the contractor. The amount to be paid daily, will be $1531.56 per day.

c. Document Level:

i. Document level will vary from 0% to approximately 35%. It is the contractor’s responsibility to bring all documents to 100%.

d. Bid Documents:

i. Statement of Work

ii. Drawings

iii. FB-144R (record of Environmental Consideration)

iv. Specifications (Guide Specifications and List)

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e. Options / Alternates

i. N/A

f. Bidding Questions

i. All questions should be submitted in written form either by hand delivered hard copies, facsimile (fax) or electronic mail (e-mail). The Contracting Officer (KO / COR) shall determine the final date for submission of questions.

2. General Requirements

a. Project Description:

i. General Information

1. The Design, Work/Construction contract requirements are described herein this Statement of Work (SOW) and on the drawings, specifications (as provided, or per the guide specification), and FB-144R prepared by The Directorate of Public Works (DPW) which is conveyed as a 35% design. Any mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) or civil portions of the design drawings provided with the 35% drawing package are to be reference only and is the responsibility of the Contractor to pursue the resources to complete all calculations, drawings and specifications by a professional engineer (P.E.) for a 100% design submittal.

2. In addition to the SOW, Drawings, Specifications, FB-144R, the contractor will use when asked to provide 100% designs the resources located on the Whole Building Design Guide website and the Fort Benning – Installation Design Guide

3. The SOW, drawings, and specifications may not identify all procedures (means and methods) or requirements necessary to accomplish the work. The contractor is expected to follow industry standards or manufactures instructions/recommendations.

4. The contractor will provide all required supervision, labor, materials, and equipment to complete the work.

5. The superintendent will be an individual with a minimum 5 years of experience with jobs of similar type and size. Provide resume of job site supervisors and key personnel. The superintendent will be on the job site when work is being performed and will be available to the Government representatives.

ii. General Description

1. The range latrine building with water provides restroom facilities for the troops and trainers who use the range. The design is “split” face Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) with a prefinished

Page | 3 metal standing seam roof system vented at the ridge. Typical aluminum windows are mounted high “awning style” with bug screen. The interior finishes are easily cleanable, durable and maintainable. Typical doors are hollow metal with louver and frame. Due to the location and training environment of the ranges, these facilities commonly have sealed concrete floors. The latrine is heated by an electric heater and ventilated with an exhaust fan system. Waste water shall be disposed into a leach field and septic tank system. Grounding and lightning protection systems are required for safety.

b. General Execution Requirements:

i. The Work will be performed in accordance with the approved A/E firm’s drawings and specifications, approved construction submittals, and based on the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) drawings, specification, and SOW.

ii. All work will be performed per industry standards or to meet federal, state, or local codes and regulation. Work will not be sloppy or carelessly performed.

c. Design and Engineering:

i. General

1. Fort Benning’s Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Engineering Division will provide the Contractor a set of construction documents (construction drawings, specifications, and a SOW) varying from 0% to 35% complete. It is the contractor’s responsibility to bring all documents to 100%. The provided drawings, specifications, and statement of work only convey the Government’s concept / intent of the project. It is the Contractor and Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm responsibility to provide items listed in section ii, subsection 1, 100% submittal. Once the 100% submittal has been approved by the Government, work may begin. If the contractor is provided written approval prior to the start of the work, the contractor may not be required to provide a 100% submittal. The items listed below will be used as a guide for the Contractor and A/E in items that may be needed in the 100% submittal.

a. DRAWINGS

i. The A/E firm will update, provide additional information, and add drawings as required to take the construction documents provided by the Government to a 100% set of drawings. Below is a list of drawings that may need to be provided to accomplish a 100% drawing set:

1. All disciplines: completed plans (site and floor), elevations (interior and exterior), sections (site, building and wall), enlarged plans, details (project specific and standard), schedules.*

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*The items listed above may not address every drawing requirement for a project and is not intended to limit the number of drawings to be provided. Additionally the items listed above may not be required for every project. Contractor’s submittals / shop drawings are not considered part of the 100% drawing set.

b. SPECIFICATIONS

i. The Contractor and A/E will provide any missing specifications for the project.

Also the Contractor and A/E will update any specification that requires to be changed due to drawings or other specifications provided by the A/E.

c. CALCULATIONS / PRODUCT INFORMATION

i. The Contractor and A/E will provide all calculation and product information for the project when not provided in the Government provide information.

Calculations and product information may be required for the following, but this list will not limit the requirements to: Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, and Electrical. Calculations and product information will be provided in an organized, logical, and understandable manner.

d. COLOR BOARD

i. Contractor and A/E will provide a color board showing colors or materials selected by the contractor or A/E for the project. Color board will address all items (wall ceiling or trim paint, wood or concrete stain, base material or color, ceiling color or material, etc.) required for the project. Government approval is required prior to start of the work, unless written approval from the government is provided.

e. CD

i. The contractor and A/E firm will provide a CD with PDFs of the 100%;

drawings, specifications, calculations and product information. Also on the CD the contractor will provide CAD files of the 100% drawings.

2. Upon completion of the work the contractor will provide As-Builts (drawing set located on site marked up in red ink with changes) and Record Documents (final set of all documents with all changes incorporated) consisting of items listed under section ii, subsection 2, Record Document Submittal. The Record Document Submittal will reflect the final design of the facility at the completion of the work.*

a. AS-BUILTS

i. Contractor will provide the government approved hard copy of the 100% drawings keep at the site. The hard copy from the site (As-Built) will show any

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b. DRAWINGS

i. The Contractor and A/E firm will provide PDFs, hard copies, and CAD files of Record Documents drawings reflecting changes or modifications noted on the As-Builts. Any changes or modification will be clouded on the Record Documents drawings.

c. SPECIFICATIONS

i. The contractor and A/E firm will provide updated specifications addressing any changes or modifications made during construction.

d. CD

i. The contractor and A/E firm will provide a CD with PDFs of the Record Documents; drawings and specifications, and the As-Builts from the job site.

Also on the CD the contractor and A/E firm will provide CAD files of the Record Document drawings.

*The contractor will provide complete sets of drawings, specifications, and As-Builts, not just drawing sheets or specifications sections that have changed.

ii. Design and Engineering Submittal Requirements

1. 65%, 95% and 100% Submittals:

Deliverables To - DPW Drawings 2 Full Size set and CAD Files Specifications 1 Set Calculation / Product Information 1 Color Board 1 CD with all 100% submittal Documentation* 1

*CD will include PDFs of all files (Drawings, Calculation / Product Information and Specifications) and CAD files of the Drawings

2. Record Document Submittal

Deliverables To - DPW As-Built (Red Lined set from construction site) 1 set

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Drawings (adjusted per As-Built) 1 Full Size, 1 Half Size, and CAD Files Specifications 1 Set CD with all Record Document submittal Documentation*

*CD will include PDFs of all files (Drawings, Specifications, and As-Builts) and CAD files of the Drawings

iii. The contractor will submit a Construction Schedule that includes major benchmarks and milestones to provide knowledge of the project and objectives to be completed within the construction time scheduled. The Construction Schedule will be submitted to the Government within 5 (five) days of the notice to proceed for review. The contractor will provide an update schedule if the original schedule is impacted for any reason or if requested by the Government.

iv. At the pre-construction meeting the contractor will arrange to have a representative of the A/E firm to be present. At the meeting the A/E representative will satisfy themselves with the requirements of the Design and Engineering submittals and the expectations of the Government.

d. Codes and Standards:

i. All work shall be In Accordance With (IAW) all applicable Federal, State, and Local codes and standards including but not limited to:

1. International Building Code (IBC)

2. International Electrical Code

3. International Fire Alarm/Protection Code

4. International Mechanical Code

5. International Plumbing Code

6. Installation Design Guide

7. UFC 1-200-01, General Building Requirements

8. UFC 1-300-08, Criteria for Transfer and Acceptance of Military Real Property

9. UFC 3-560-01, Electrical Safety, O&M

10. TM 111 Guidance provided in Fort Benning Environmental Considerations as listed on the projects FB-144R.

e. Specifications:

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i. Refer to the Guide Specifications and the following specification prior to and during all phases of the work:

1. 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures

2. 01 35 26 Governmental Safety Requirements

3. 01 45 00.00 10 Quality Control

4. 01 57 20 00 10 Environmental Protection

5. 01 74 19 Construction and Demolition Waste Management

6. 01 78 00 Closeout Submittals

7. 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data

ii. When written specifications are not furnished by the Government the contractor’s A/E firm will provide missing specifications. Standards of work will be in accordance with industry standards and Fort Benning guide specs as issued by the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) or provided by the contractor’s A/E.

iii. Contractor or A/E will deliver any specifications not provided in the bid document specifications. The

A/E specifications will be combined with the bid specifications and submitted as one specifications book for the 100% submittal and Record Document submittal.

f. Preparation:

i. Contractor will be responsible for field/site visit to obtain and verify measurements, existing site conditions, dimensions and structural support requirements IAW accepted local, state and federal building practices. All drawings provided to the contractor, by the Directorate of Public Works (DPW), are for reference/information and it is the responsibility of the Contractor to pursue the resources to for completed design calculations, drawings, and specifications by a professional engineer (PE) for a 100% design submittal. Contractor shall provide for any/all deviations to accepted local, state and federal building practices/codes and bring these to the attention of the Construction Inspector and Contracting Officers Representative for review/consideration by the government. Review the project’s FB-144R; Record of Environmental Consideration for compliance prior to initiating any work.

ii. The Contractor will test for lead and asbestos to determine the abatement requirements. The

Contractor shall abate any lead/asbestos encountered during demolition.

g. Cost and Pricing:

i. Within 48 hours of the bid/proposal date and time the contractor will provide to the Architect/Engineer an itemized list of material and labor cost for review prior to award of the contract.

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h. Coordination with other contractors:

i. If other contracts and work are subject to be performed or arise to address any issues, at the same time as this contract the contractor will cooperate and coordinate work with all parties involved and is now notified of same.

i. Building Occupancy:

1. Areas in which work is required will be unoccupied and/or Government presence during the performance of work under any Task Order (TO). Every effort will be made to keep unauthorized personnel from accessing work site. Other maintenance and/or repair construction may also be concurrently being performed at the site by other contractors. The Contractor shall cooperate with the Government to minimize conflict, and to facilitate the Government's operations by scheduling the Work to accommodate Government occupancy.

2. The contractor will provide notice 14 days prior to the start of the work for any phase of the project to allow the User to remove any furniture, materials, lockers, equipment, etc. from designated work areas that may impact the work of the contract. Items left in place will be protected during construction.

ii. Adjacent buildings/ranges to construction site will be occupied during construction

1. When the contractor is required to perform work that will affect normal operations of adjacent buildings, training fields, traffic, etc. they will submit for approval a request to the government 14 days prior to the start of the work.

2. Live fire training on the ranges will continue as scheduled and may be “hot” while Contractor works on-site. The Contractor will need to designate between the construction area and area behind the firing line for safety.

j. Selective Demolition:

i. Building

1. If identified in the scope of work for a specific project to be demolished, then follow all

Federal, State, Local, and Fort Benning requirements/permitting to remove/demolish a current structure entirely prior to constructing the new building.

ii. Site

1. Demolition debris and trash to be hauled off and dumped in an appropriate landfill.

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k. Salvage:

i. The contractor will remove, salvage and protect any remaining furniture, lockers, equipment, etc to complete the work. Items salvaged will be reinstalled.

ii. Any items removed and salvaged that gets damaged during removal and is not able to be reinstalled will be replaced by the contractor.

iii. Any items identified as salvage and return to the Government or any phrase with the intent to return items to the Government, those items will be protected during removal. The contractor will coordinate turning over those items to the Government.

l. Disposal of Construction Waste:

i. The Contractor will be responsible for removing and disposal of all debris and hazardous waste created by this project, IAW local, state and federal guidelines and laws. The contractor shall dispose of all debris and hazardous waste created by this project in Georgia/Alabama approved Landfill at the contractor’s expense. Contractor shall maintain and provide upon request by the KO or the designated representative receipts and haul tickets or bills of laden that construction debris from this contract has been disposed of IAW with local, state and federal guidelines and laws.

ii. In restrictive areas, for example an airfield, could have special requirements or additional steps for disposing of construction waste. The contractor will verify any special requirements or additional steps prior to the start of the work.

m. Safety:

1. The contractor will comply with all governing codes and standards. Contractor will comply with Fort Benning Safety and Environmental laws and regulations. The contractor shall perform all work IAW government procedures for entering and working at Fort Benning. The government reserves the right to stop work at any time for safety, security reasons, and for national defense at no cost to the government.

ii. Public

1. The Contractor shall conduct his operations to offer the least possible obstruction and inconvenience to the public, vehicular, and the normal day-to-day routine of the Government installation where work is to be performed. Unless safety otherwise prevents such actions, personnel and traffic shall be permitted to pass through the work area with as little delay as possible. Where the nature of construction operations in progress and the equipment and machinery in use are of such character as to endanger passing traffic, the Contractor shall provide such lights and signs, erect such fences or barriers, and station such guards as may be

Page | 10 necessary to give adequate warning and to avoid damage or injury to passing traffic. Signs, flags, lights, and other warning and safety devices shall conform to applicable laws, safety regulations and requirements. All lane closures shall be coordinated in advance with the COR/Inspector, traffic engineer and the DES. All traffic control procedures shall be in accordance with GA and/or FL DOT regulations.

iii. Employee

1. In order to provide safety controls for protection to the life and health of employees, and other persons; for prevention of damage to property, materials, supplies, and equipment; and for avoidance of work interruptions in the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1, as amended. The Contractor will also take or cause to be taken such additional measures as the KO may determine to be reasonably necessary for the purpose.

n. Accessibility to Work Site:

i. Normal Working hours for the Contractor will be 0800 to 1630, Monday through Friday, excluding

Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal Holidays. If the Contractor wishes to work during periods other than above, additional Government inspection forces will be required. The Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer (KO) five (5) working days in advance of his/her intention to work during other periods to allow assignment of additional inspection forces when the Contracting Officer determines that the additional inspection force is reasonably available. All inspections will be done during normal duty hours. Due to certain circumstances (i.e., emergencies or urgent requirements), deviation of contractor’s working hours will be as indicated in the RTOR.

o. Signage

1. If a contractor decides to erect project signage on the job site, they will follow the prescribed design.

2. Special applications or situations not covered in this section of the SOW should be referred to DPW for consideration.

ii. Project Identification Sign

1. This sign is to be displayed at construction sites. It is an important part of efforts to keep the public informed of DPW work. For this purpose, a construction project sign package has been adopted.

2. Below is a sample of the Construction Project Identification sign. The graphic format for this

4’x 6' sign panel follows the legend guidelines and layout as specified below. The large 4’x 4'

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iii. Mounting Guidelines

1. The sign panels are to be fabricated from .75" High Density Overlay Plywood.

2. Sign graphics to be prepared on a white non-reflective vinyl film with repositionable adhesive backing. All graphics except for the Communication Red background are to be die-cut or computer-cut non-reflective vinyl, pre-spaced legends prepared in the sizes and typefaces specified and applied to the background panel following the graphic formats shown.

3. Drill and insert six (6) .375" T-nuts from the front face of the HDO sign panel. Position holes as shown. Flange of T-nut to be flush with sign face.

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4. Apply graphic panel to prepared HDO plywood panel following manufacturers’ instructions.

5. Sign uprights to be structural grade 4" x 4" treated Douglas Fir or Southern Yellow Pine, No.1 or better. Post to be 12' long. Drill six (6) .375" mounting holes in uprights to align with T-nuts in sign panel. Countersink (.5") back of hole to accept socket head cap screw (4" x .375").

6. Assemble sign panel and uprights. Imbed assembled sign panel and uprights in 4' hole. Local soil conditions and/or wind loading may require bolting additional 2" x 4" struts on inside face of uprights to reinforce installation.

a. Daily Housekeeping:

i. The Contractor shall keep work area clean and remove all unneeded construction debris daily and/or as directed by the Construction Inspector, User, or Contracting Officer’s Representative.

b. Required Submittals:

i. The contractor will provide submittals according to the specifications or noted elsewhere in this Statement of Work.

ii. The Contractor’s personnel will compile submittals based on the Specifications or other sections in this Statement of Work. Submittals will be complete before submitting to the Government for review. A complete submittal will consist of all items required for a submittal. Sending information incrementally for one submittal is unacceptable.

iii. The contractor’s personnel or A/E firm will indicate which product will be used when multiple products are listed on a submittal.

iv. Failure to comply with i-iii may result in a disapproved submittal.

c. Special Instruction:

i. Contractor will insure that all individuals associated with the Work adhere to all safety regulations and codes. Construction debris waiting removal from the site will be stored per regulations and codes. Contractor will walk the site prior to leaving for the day to ensure all debris is picked up and disposed of properly.

ii. The contractor will verify that all Federal, State, Local, and Fort Benning (144R) environmental regulations and code are being followed.

iii. Omissions from the drawings or specifications or the wrong description of details of work that are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or that are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or incorrectly described details of the work. The Contractor shall perform such details as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

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3. Construction Detailed Requirements

01 General Requirements

i. Summary of Work

1. Architectural (see other sections for additional summaries)

a. The contractor will have a Professional Engineer (PE) design, provide drawings, calculations, and specifications for all structural elements (concrete design, reinforcing, control joints, metal building, etc) required to complete the work. All calculations, drawings and specification will be part of the 100% design submittal.

b. Any mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) or civil portions of the design drawings provided with the 35% drawing package are to be reference only and is the responsibility of the Contractor to pursue the resources to complete all calculations, drawings and specifications by a professional engineer (P.E.) for a 100% design submittal.

c. Provided drawings are for information only and are to be used as a guide. Final engineered design may vary from provided drawings. The C2 Facility dimensions will remain constant unless an approved change is provided.

d. Contractor will provide all professionals, labor, materials, equipment, etc. require to design and construct a pre-engineered aluminum bleacher and the overhead roof structure.

e. Refer to drawings for enclosed area of latrine building.

f. All exterior doors to be insulated hollow metal in hollow metal frame - painted. All entry door points to have an outside reinforced concrete pad.

g. All walls except the dividing toilet partition walls shall be split face CMU walls (8-inches wide by 16-inches long) with integral color. Provide both lateral rebar reinforcement and fill the cells every 6 linear feet of straight wall, at corners, at wall intersections, and on each side of doors. Fill the cells with mortar on both side of the doors in addition to the rebar. The rebar shall extend the full height of the walls. Provide lintel CMU with three rebar each lintel above each door, wall louver, Page | 14 and exhaust fan. Interior wall colors shall be selected by the government. Interior paints to have mold and mildew-cide additives.

h. Structural Engineer to provide design drawings, schedules, calculations for how the building is typically reinforced at the walls, joints, lintels, grouting, etc. for CMU construction.

i. The roof structure will consist of woof trusses and will have a prefinished standing seam metal roof system (ridge vented) with a 1x6 prefinished metal wrapped, fiber cement fascia with drip edge. Roof style: hip roof design with 5:12 slope. The roof system shall be complete with all ridge vents, drip edges, molding, and gutters and downspouts. Gutter and downspouts shall be of similar metals as the roof to prevent corrosion between the two metals.

j. Sinks, urinals and toilets are porcelain. Urinals (wall mount) and toilets (floor mount) to be manually operated flush valve with elongated bowls.

k. Provide powder coated metal stall and urinal partitions. See architectural drawing for more detail.

l. Install floor drains in both male and female latrines.

m. Connect 4” dia. waste lines into concrete septic tank (1.0 % min slope). Provide outside ground cleanout with access frame and heavy duty cover. Outlet pipe from septic tank to linear footage of field lines at 1.0% minimum slope.

n. Exterior freeze proof hose bibb.

o. Electrically ground the plumbing system.

p. Provide openings for plumbing and mechanical roof vents and flash to make weathertight.

q. Roof mounted exhaust fans for male and female latrine.

r. Wall mounted heater with auto start 24V T-stat control for male and female latrine

s. All latrine entry doors to have an aluminum non-motorized louver for fresh air intake.

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t. Install gutters, downspouts and concrete splash blocks. See architectural drawings for locations.

u. Roof mounted lightning protection and grounding required.

v. Surface mounted, enclosed and gasketed LED fixture with fiberglass housing for inside latrine. Wall mounted sconce, full cut off exterior LED lighting fixture located outside at each entry door.

w. Provide attic access from storage room.

x. Signage explaining men’s and women’s latrine located on doors.

02 Existing Conditions

1. All Federal, State, Local, and Fort Benning codes and regulations will be adhered to during the performance of any portion of the work.

ii. Asbestos Remediation

1. The contractor will provide remediation plan and any other associated materials required for submittal review prior to start of the work.

iii. Lead Remediation

1. The contractor will provide remediation plan and any other associated materials required for submittal review prior to the start of the work.

03 Concrete

1. Provide concrete area as shown on the architectural drawings. Concrete will fill the entire area. Smooth finish in enclosed area. Broom finish under covered area and walkways.

2. Foundation: The new reinforced concrete slab shall be 3,000 psi - slab-on-grade (min. 4” thick). Placed on compacted subgrade with 4” min. #57 stone, reinforced welded wire mesh and 10 mil polyethylene vaper barrier.

3. Drainage: All excavations shall be performed so that the site and are immediately surrounding the site which affects construction operations shall be continually drained.

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04 Masonry

i. CMU (Concrete Masonry Unit)

1. Standard 8” nominal - split face finish

2. All CMU will be color inclusive selection and to be determined by govt. representative.

05 Metal

1. Pre-engineered metal covered structure to be designed by Professional Engineer. All expose metal will have a corrosion resistant coating.

06 Wood

1. Pressure treated wood roof structure to be designed by Professional Engineer. Treated wood will be used for blocking where required.

2. Rough Carpentry: Southern yellow pine, No. 2 grade, rough sawn

07 Thermal and Moisture Protection

i. Exterior

1. N/A

ii. Interior

08 Openings

ii. Exterior

1. Door

a. 3’x7’ Hollow metal doors will be insulated and factory finished.

2. Frame

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a. Hollow metal frame and factory finished.

3. Hardware

a. All hardware will be heavy duty and resistant to corrosion

b. Lockset will be lever type lock and unlock from the outside by key and panic hardware on inside.

c. Hinges will be stainless steel. 4 ½”x4 ½” butt hinges

d. Closers

e. Kick plates

f. All doors will receive an aluminum threshold with gasket.

g. Weather stripping / gaskets

h. Door Louver: 24”x24”

i. Rain drip over door.

iii. Interior

1. Doors

a. N/A

2. Frames and Cased Openings

3. Hardware

4. Window

a. Color of coil rolling door to be selected by govt. representative.

09 Finishes

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1. Verification and Inspection. The contractor will satisfy himself or herself as to the nature, scope, intent and location of the work under this section and all conditions, which must be met in order to execute the work.

ii. Exterior

1. Doors:

a. Doors will be factory finished and frames will be field painted

b. Frames will receive one primer coat with mildewcide additive and two top coats of

Architectural latex (semi-gloss)

c. Color will be selected by govt. representative.

d. Do not paint the hardware.

iii. Interior

1. Walls:

a. Walls will receive one primer coat with mildewcide additive and two top coats of

b. Color will be selected by govt. representative.

2. Doors:

a. Doors will be factory finished and frames will be field painted

b. Frames will receive one primer coat with mildewcide additive and two top coats of

c. Color will be selected by govt. representative

d. Do not paint the hardware.

3. Window

a. Window frames will match door frame color.

4. Floor:

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a. Sealed concrete finish in the enclosed area. Broom finish under the covered area and surrounding concrete walkways.

5. Ceiling:

a. 5/8” Plywood ceiling surface in the enclosed and covered area.

b. Painted ceilings will receive one primer coat with mildewcide additive and two top coats of Architectural latex (semi-gloss)

c. Color will be selected by govt. representative.

iv. Color scheme:

1. Contractor will provide with the 100% submittal 1 interior color board showing selection of all finishes for Government approval prior to the start of the work.

10 Specialties

i. Toilet compartments

ii. Toilet Accessories

11 Equipment

12 Furnishing

13 Special Construction

21 Fire Suppression

ii. Hydrant

1. Wall hung fire hydrant

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22 Plumbing

i. General:

1. Water Closets are elongated porcelain “flush valve” tankless.

2. Sinks are porcelain wall mounted.

3. Urinals are wall hung porcelain. Wall drain outlet shall be 2-inch pipe size to holding tank (SCH. 40 PVC). 20 ga. stainless steel stroud around drain. Anchor to wall with tamper-proof screws.

4. Floor mounted 24”x24” plastic composite mop sink with wall mounted faucet

5. The septic tank and leach pit system shall be designed by the contractor. The contractor is responsible to conduct a soil percolation test to determine the size of the pit. The government requests that the pit be lined with a heavy duty silt cloth prior to installing river rock gravel. The top of the rock backfill shall also be covered with the heavy duty cloth. The final top 12 inches of the pit shall be covered with top soil and repaired with mulch and seed.

ii. Domestic Water Piping:

1. Domestic water piping shall be type L copper, sweat joint above grade. Below grade pipe shall be soft drawn copper without joints. Piping shall be extended to 5 feet outside the building. If the backflow device has not been installed by Columbus Water Works (CWW), the contractor shall install a temporary cap on the end of the service and stub the end of the pipe with a painted 2-inch PVC pipe. Label the stub pipe. If CWW has not installed the backflow by the final inspection, the contractor shall backfill the excavated pit at the end of the stubbed pipe. CWW will excavate the end of the stubbed pipe location. If CWW has installed the backflow device, the contractor shall make the final connection to the discharge side of the backflow device.

iii. Pipe insulation:

1. The pipe insulation shall be installed between the ceiling joists and blanket insulation.

iv. Drain Piping:

1. Drains present in men and women side of latrine. Stainless steel, circular floor drain strainer and body with sediment bucket. Use non-shrink grout. P-trap to drainage line.

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v. Septic Tank and Leach Field Protection Barriers and Signage

1. Septic Tank, Distribution Box, Filter Box:

a. Protection at the buried septic tanks, filter boxes, and distribution boxes shall be concrete filled, 6-inch diameter steel bollards.

1) Bollards shall be buried below grade 4 feet anchor in concrete and extend 48 inches above grade. Concrete at grade shall extend 2 inches above grade and slope away from the pipe.

2) Bollards shall be 6-inch black steel or cast iron pipe and filled with concrete. The top of the pipes shall be fitted with a steel cap welded or dome shape the concrete at the top.

3) Concrete anchoring the bollard shall be at least 6 inches thick around the pipe.

4) Bollards shall be painted reflective yellow.

5) Bollards shall be placed 2 to 4 feet from the corners of the buried tanks/boxes.

b. Septic leach fields shall be protected by galvanized steel post and chain/cabling.

1) The fence system shall consist of 3-inch galvanized steel pipe (Standard weight) posts anchored in the ground with concrete. Pipe shall extend 36 inches into the ground and 42 inches above the ground.

2) The top of the posts shall be fitting with a threaded galvanized steel cap.

3) A galvanized steel chain or cable shall extend between the posts. Chains/cable shall be secured to galvanized steel eye bolts located 6 inches below the top of the posts.

Chains shall be secured utilizing chain repair links. Cable shall be secured utilizing wire/cable galvanized or stainless steel saddle clamps.

4) Anchor posts into ground with concrete. Apply protective tar or plastic coating on pipe prior to anchoring into the ground. Coating to extend to 3 inches above grade.

5) Anchoring concrete to extend 2 inches above grade and slope away from the posts.

6) Posts shall be spaced 10 feet apart.

7) The middle of each cable/chain span shall be 30-inches above the grade.

2. Signage:

a. Signage posts shall be highway rated steel posts.

1) Posts shall be a minimum of 24 inches below grade.

2) Posts shall be factory painted brown.

3) Top of the posts shall be 72 inches above the grade.

b. Sign plates shall be 1/8-inch thick aluminum plates.

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1) Lettering on the plates shall be 3-inch tall by 2-inches wide block style.

2) Sign plates shall be painted with enamel dark brown with white reflective paint. The perimeter of the plates shall have a 1-inch wide white reflective band.

3) Septic tank signs shall state the assigned “M” number with “SEPTIC TANK” under the assigned “M” number.

4) Distribution box signs shall state the assigned “M” number with “DISTRIBUTION

BOX” under the assigned “M” number.

5) Filter box signs shall state the assigned “M” number with “FILTER BOX” under the assigned “M” number.

6) Leach field signs shall state the assigned “M” number with “SEPTIC LEACH FIELD” under the assigned “M” number.

7) M numbers will be the letter M followed by 8 numbers.

8) Signs shall be large enough to provide at least 3 inches clearance between the perimeter white ban and letters.

9) Provide 2-inch spacing between the “M” number and the descriptive verbiage.

10) Secure the signs to the post with ¼-inch stainless steel carriage bolts, washers, and lock nuts. The bolts shall be located between the lettering and bottom or top of the sign plates.

23 Mechanical

i. HVAC Work:

1. Refer to drawings for equipment, schedule and details.

26 Electrical

i. Electrical Guidelines (New Work):

1. The electrical new work shall comply with the design criteria specified in Technical

Instructions TI 800-01 Design Criteria, TI 800-03 Technical Requirements for Design-Build, TI 811-16 Lighting Design; Technical Manual TM 5-811-1 Electric Power Supply and Distribution, TM 5-811-2 Electrical Design - Interior Electrical System, Engineering Technical Letters ETL 1110-3-432 Exit Signs, and National Electrical Codes (NEC) and all referenced documents.

ii. Electrical Service and Distribution New Work:

1. The primary distribution system at Fort Benning is owned, operated and maintained by Flint

Energies (Flint Electric), a private sector electric utility company. The primary distribution to and within the project site will be provided by this electric utility company.

ii. Exterior Electrical System

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1. Exterior Electrical Power:

Primary distribution services may be overhead or underground. Flint Electric will determine the routing of primary power to the facility.

iii. Interior Electrical System

1. Interior Electrical Power:

All interior panel-boards and distribution equipment will have copper bussing. Surge protection device will be provided on main entrance distribution panel. All distribution equipment will be furnished with bracing ratings to withstand the calculated potential fault currents. All over-current protective devices will be furnished with the appropriate interrupting ratings to withstand the same calculated fault currents. All interior electrical system will be grounded in accordance with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC), Article 250.

2. Interior Lighting and Branch Wiring:

All interior luminaries will be LED. Interior feeders and wiring will use copper conductor.

iv. Electrical New Work:

Contractor is required to provide power service for the new LED light fixtures, receptacle circuits, aeration system (if applicable), and HVAC equipment in the latrine. In addition to provide and install lightning protection system for the latrine.

1. Provide and install a 100A main circuit breaker, 120/240V, single-phase, 3-wire panel-board with 18-circuit spaces and a Surge Protective Device (SPD) on the incoming service to the latrine. Connect the power service entrance’s (Panel-Board’s ground) ground to the near-by lightning protection system grounding rod.

2. Contractor shall obtain the power meter base from Flint Electric and install the meter base on the latrine’s exterior wall if applicable.

3. Contractor shall provide and install a new weather-head service if applicable.

4. If penetrating the roof or wall, provide double sealing and caulking around conduit, pipe or tubing passing through a wall/a roof (on both sides of the wall/roof). Provide a fire-caulk material on the fire wall.

5. Provide the proper brand and weight of mineral wool insulation from both sides of the wall/roof to cover the space between the concrete block and pipe, conduit, and tubing.

6. Provide and install a power entrance disconnect switch on the latrine’s exterior wall.

7. Provide and install 120V, 20A general purpose GFCI duplex convenience receptacles in the latrine. Mount the receptacles 18-inch above the finished floor.

8. Provide and install power service for the aeration system in the latrine, if applicable.

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9. Provide and install power service for the HVAC equipment (Unit Heaters and/or Exhaust Fans) in the latrine.

10. Provide and install LED light fixtures inside the latrine. The design illumination level shall meet the minimum recommended illumination level in accordance with the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA).

11. Provide and install the light switches to control the LED light fixtures.

12. Provide and install Red Lamps (Red Lights) and Standard Lamps (White Lights) in the exterior doorway entrances for the latrine.

13. Provide and install separate switches to control the Red Lamps and Standard Lamps lighting in the latrine near the points of egress. Clearly label the switches.

14. Provide and install Emergency and Exit lighting in accordance with NFPA 101 and NFPA 70 in the latrine.

15. Install all wiring in EMT conduit unless specifically indicated otherwise.

16. All branch current circuitries will be copper wiring within the latrine, and sized to accommodate voltage drop.

17. Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) will be used for all branch circuit and feeder wiring in dry location.

18. Rigid galvanized steel conduit will be used for branch circuit and feeder wiring located in damp or wet locations.

19. All conduits shall be electrical metallic tubing (EMT), with flexible liquid tight metal conduit for mechanical equipment.

20. All EMT fittings will be steel compression type; set screw type fittings will not be used.

21. All electrical equipment will be identified to indicate the equipment name, power branch from which served, voltage and panel/circuit number from which served.

Contractor shall label all new circuits on each new panel.

22. The identification labels will be laminated plastic labels with 1/4-inch high lettering and will be color-coded. Additionally, conductor color coding will permanently posted at panels and other locations where conductors are accessible in accordance with NFPA 70.

23. Provide and install lightning protection system for the latrine.

v. Lightning Protection System:

The lightning protection system may be provided as a mast-style system or air terminals located on the building structure. The following items are the air terminals lightning protection system requirements:

1. The building will be provided with a lightning protection system including air terminals, connector bonding, ground rods, primary and secondary conductors. The system will be installed per UL 96A and NFPA 780. Upon completion, the lightning protection system must obtain the “Master Label” certification.

2. Contractor shall design, provide, and install a lightning protection system in the building per UL96A and NFPA 780.

3. Provide and Install the lightning protection system in according to the manufacturer’s written instructions, UL 96A, and NFPA 780, and other referenced codes and standards.

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4. Install air terminals at least 12 inches higher than the structure and equipment for which they are protecting.

5. DC resistance of solid wires or stranded cables shall not be greater than 0.176 ohms per 1000 feet.

6. Down conductor bends shall not have a radius less than 8 inches or bends greater than 90 degrees.

7. Any metal object within six (6) feet of the lightning down-lead shall be bonded to the down conductor.

8. The interval between down conductors around the perimeters shall not be less than 50 feet nor greater than 100 feet.

9. Down conductors shall be bonded to the earth electrode subsystem.

10. All bonds between elements of the lightning protection subsystems shall be made by welding or brazing or UL approved high compression clamping devices.

11. A minimum of two (2) conductive paths shall exist between any two (2) air terminals and between any air terminal and the earth electrode subsystem (except for dead ends less than 16 feet).

12. Down conductors connecting cables to the earth electrode subsystem shall be protected against mechanical damage. Connecting cables passing through foundations or footings shall be installed in plastic or non-metallic conduit.

13. All exterior hand rails, ladders, stairways, antenna pedestals, and antenna elements operating at ground potential shall be bonded to the lightning protection subsystem with a No. 6 AWG copper wire or larger.

14. Exposed and underground power lines shall be provided with UL approved lightning arrestors at the point of entrance into the building. The arrestors shall be installed in accordance with Article 280 of the National Electrical Code.

15. All security of perimeter fences shall be grounded in accordance with procedures outlined in MIL-HDBK-419.

16. Ground rods shall be installed at all corners of the building and around the building with maximum spacing 50 feet between ground rods. The minimum separation between any two rods shall be equal to the sum of the rod’s length.

17. A ground rod shall be installed at each location and installed at a depth of 10 inches below grade.

18. Each conductor shall be clearly labeled and identified.

19. Bond all metallic underground services entering the building, and other underground and above ground metallic objects within 6 feet of the building.

20. Do not use the building steel framework as a main conductor in lieu of a copper down conductor(s).

21. For externally routed down conductors, protect each conductor from possible damage with an 8 foot-long PVC pipe protector above grade level. Where conductors are run through metal pipe, or otherwise protected by metal strips, the conductor shall be bonded to each end of the metal pipe.

22. Bond ladders at top and bottom and bond handrails at each end but not more than 50 feet apart. Protect handrails, ladders, HVAC equipment, etc., with air terminals and main conductors when metal thickness is less than 3/16-inch. If HVAC piping or ducting protrudes outside the zone of protection, bond at bottom of pipe/duct and place air terminal at the top of pipe or duct.

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23. Attach lightning protection components to HVAC equipment on the roof and wall metallic items with sheet metal screws. Apply sealant to prevent ingress of moisture around screws.

24. Placement of air terminals on roof equipment is identical to that of roof (e.g. air terminals must be within 2 feet of the corner of equipment).

25. Connect guy wire supports for exhaust stacks and poles to the lightning protection system at their lower ends.

26. Position splices flat with roof surface. Install all LPS components to reduce tripping hazard.

27 Telecommunications Systems

22 Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Systems

31 Earth Work

1. GENERAL:

a. Construction to be per Ft. Benning Environmental Protection Requirements, Section

01560.

b. Construction to be per Ft. Benning Material Requirements, Construction Products.

c. Construction to be per DOD criteria, Army criteria, Ft. Benning criteria, Uniform Building

Code, NFPA, Life Safety Code, and local requirements, codes, and restrictions.

d. Access to the site shall be coordinated with the DPW Engineering office.

2. CIVIL WORK:

a. The contractor shall prepare and submit permitting and a soil, erosion and pollution control plan following the GASWCC, if the limits of disturbance exceeds the 1 acre requirement for each project work item. Erosion control measures are to be accomplished prior to any construction on the site and maintained until permanent ground cover is established.

b. Contractor shall provide adequate dust control measures & shall maintain safe passageway for workers & non-workers as required adjacent to the project site.

c. The contractor shall verify existing conditions and elevations prior to beginning new work, which may require earth work, drainage work, etc.

d. All materials will meet government specifications / submittals.

e. The exact site location for the work item mentioned in this SOW shall be coordinated with the Government Representative and User to determine the appropriate means and

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f. The Contractor is required to request the services of a professional Civil Engineer which shall verify all locations of facilities and site conditions being constructed prior to any work commences, if applicable to the type of scope being performed requires any site related work.

32 Exterior Improvements

i. Vegetative Maintenance Note: Any vegetation (i.e. 1” to 2” caliber trees, tree limbs, vines, brush, etc.) overtaking any of the aforementioned structures shall be pruned, cut-back, or removed 20’-0” minimum from outermost edge of structure. This general note does not include land disturbance, but only vegetation debris clean-up. However, is best if the vegetative debris is completely removed and deposed by means of equipment, if necessary, by minimal ground disturbance which should only be done in an appropriate manner by following all Fort Benning environmental requirements and Best Management Practices (BMP’s) for land disturbing/clean-up activities as outline by the GASWCC. This is typical for any and all existing structures outlined in this scope of work or as noted per the drawings.

33 Utilities

i. All scheduling, submittals and installation of utilities connections involved with this project are to be coordinated with DPW, Utility Chief and all appropriate utility providers. Coordination with Columbus Water Works (CWW) to tie into waterline onsite. Contractor to contact CWW for timing and connection requirements.

ii. Incorporate utility design information into project plans and furnish documentation to DPW and utility providers.

iii. Contractor to provide clearing, grubbing and stripping in preparation of installing the septic system.

iv. Following installation of septic system, contractor shall grade the ground above the field to drain.

v. Repair/replace any site conditions…