Statement_of_Work_-_Hydro-seed,_Dirt,_Conc_Block,_Target_Brackets_&_Timbers.pdf

DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS

ENGINEERING DIVISION

FORT BENNING, GEORGIA Project #44042

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STATEMENT OF WORK

1. General Information

a. Project Title:

i. Site Related: Hydro-seed, Dirt, Pre-cast Concrete Blocks, Metal Target Brackets and Timbers

b. Project Information:

i. Schedule

Contract Period 300

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 65%. 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 65% design. Any mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) or civil portions of the design drawings provided with the 65% 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. There several site related work items needed at specific ranges that will consist of the following: hydro-seed for all disturbed areas of construction, haul-in dirt (from nearby barrow

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2. Requirements included per range:

a. Oscar 13 (Soto Range) – 32 2x2x6 concrete blocks, +/-45,000 SF hydro-seed, +/-

1,666.5 Cu Yds of dirt, 192 LF Wood Timbers

b. Oscar 10 (Dietz Range) - 32 2x2x6 concrete blocks, +/-45,000 SF hydro-seed, +/-

1,666.5 Cu Yds of dirt, 192 LF Wood Timbers

c. Oscar 8 (Butler Range) - 32 2x2x6 concrete blocks, +/-45,000 SF hydro-seed, +/-

1,666.5 Cu Yds of dirt, 192 LF Wood Timbers

d. Oscar 4 (Davis Range) - 32 2x2x6 concrete blocks, +/-45,000 SF hydro-seed, +/-1,666.5

Cu Yds of dirt, 192 LF Wood Timbers

e. Oscar 1 (Daniel Lee) - 32 2x2x6 concrete blocks, +/-45,000 SF hydro-seed, +/-1,666.5

Cu Yds of dirt, 192 LF Wood Timbers

Totals include: 160 2x2x6 concrete blocks, +/-225,000 SF hydro-seed, +/-8,332.5 Cu Yds of dirt and 960 LF Wood Timbers

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.

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 65% 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

Page | 4 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 shall 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.*

*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 shall 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

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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 changes or modifications made during construction. Changes or modifications will be marked in red ink on the hard copy.

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 have a dated revision cloud 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. 100% Submittal

Deliverables To - DPW Drawings 2 Full Size set and CAD Files

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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 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. Installation Design Guide

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

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

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

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

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e. Specifications:

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 provide 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:

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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.

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 or drawings for a specific project to be demolished, then follow all Federal, State, Local, and Fort Benning requirements/permitting to remove/demolish a current structure, component or material entirely prior to constructing a new structure, building or replacing a component or material.

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2. Demolition of a building or structure shall be completely removed including all above and below ground materials/components.

ii. Site

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

k. Salvage:

i. Contractor and Range Control shall coordinate with a meeting on-site to review the scope of work so that all parties are fully aware of who’s responsibility pertains to certain components/equipment prior to any work is started.

ii. 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

Page | 10 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 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

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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' section of the panel on the right is to be white with black lettering. Company logos will be located in the area designated for logos and will be in color. The 2’x 4' section of the sign on the left is to be Communication Red with white lettering and graphics.

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

Page | 12 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.

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.

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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.

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 65% 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 dimensions will remain constant unless an approved change is provided.

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

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

2. Total 160 - 2’x2’x6’ pre-cast concrete blocks

04 Masonry

i. CMU (Concrete Masonry Unit)

1. N/A

05 Metal

1. Metal Target Holding Mechanisms – Fabrication and installation of target hardware that will mount to backside of concrete blocks (see exhibit A). Range Control requires two types of metal bracket inserts (“single and double leg” styles) for holding 2x4 dimensional lumber behind the concrete block. Targets to be evenly spaced apart.

06 Wood

1. 8”x8”x8’ treated wood timbers used as sacrificial timbers. The timbers protect the pre-cast concrete blocks. The timbers rest atop the concrete block and the dirt berm holds the timber in place.

2. 960 LF Wood Timbers

07 Thermal and Moisture Protection

i. Exterior

ii. Interior

08 Openings

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ii. Exterior

iii. Interior

09 Finishes

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

iii. Interior

10 Specialties

11 Equipment

12 Furnishing

13 Special Construction

21 Fire Suppression

ii. N/A

22 Plumbing

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23 Mechanical

26 Electrical

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:

1. Requirements included per range:

a. Oscar 13 (Soto Range) – 32 2x2x6 concrete blocks, +/-45,000 SF hydro-seed, +/-

1,666.5 Cu Yds of dirt, 192 LF Wood Timbers

b. Oscar 10 (Dietz Range) - 32 2x2x6 concrete blocks, +/-45,000 SF hydro-seed, +/-

1,666.5 Cu Yds of dirt, 192 LF Wood Timbers

c. Oscar 8 (Butler Range) - 32 2x2x6 concrete blocks, +/-45,000 SF hydro-seed, +/-

1,666.5 Cu Yds of dirt, 192 LF Wood Timbers

d. Oscar 4 (Davis Range) - 32 2x2x6 concrete blocks, +/-45,000 SF hydro-seed, +/-1,666.5

Cu Yds of dirt, 192 LF Wood Timbers

e. Oscar 1 (Daniel Lee) - 32 2x2x6 concrete blocks, +/-45,000 SF hydro-seed, +/-1,666.5

Cu Yds of dirt, 192 LF Wood Timbers

Totals include: 160 2x2x6 concrete blocks, +/-225,000 SF hydro-seed, +/-8,332.5 Cu Yds of dirt and 960 LF Wood Timbers

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2. Assembly & Installation:

a. Blocks: All pre-cast concrete blocks (2’x2’x6’) are to be interlocking at both ends with a single or dual wire loop embedded at the top for hoisting into final position to construct end of the firing lanes. Verify the number of blocks per range before installation.

b. Dirt: +/-8,332.5 Cu Yds of dirt shall be hauled in from nearby barrow pit and dumped on-site specific to the range it is intended for. Coordination between Contractor and the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) – Engineering Division to determine nearest barrow pit location.

c. Wood Sacrificial Timbers: Treated wood timbers (8”x8”). The timber rests atop of the concrete block and the dirt berm holds the timber in place. DPW Environmental does not permit the use of creosote found in railroad ties – railroad ties not allowed.

d. Earth moving equipment needed to grade and slope dirt necessary to construct the firing lanes.

e. Dirt shall be built up to top of concrete block, after blocks are installed, and slope all the way back to the firing positions.

f. The length of blocks, per range, determines the width of the firing lanes.

g. Hydro-seed: It is the responsibility of the Contractor and Civil Engineer to verify the seed design mixture is an approved species for use by the Natural Resource Conservation Service at Fort Benning.

3. General information:

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 methods for site placement, proximity to other facilities, suitable soils, minimal land disturbance, etc.

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

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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.

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

iii. Repair/replace any site conditions disturbed within the limits of construction as practicable to pre-existing conditions.

41 Material Processing and Handling Equipment:

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Exhibit A o The “single” leg style insert target mechanism as shown in both pictures.

o The “double” leg style insert not shown.

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