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Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS

MATOC IDIQ STATEMENT OF WORK

GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR TASK ORDERS

C.1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) will be used to execute a broad range of maintenance, repair, and minor construction projects at Fort Bragg (including Camp Mackall and other Fort Bragg maintained areas) in North Carolina. During the contract span, the Government will identify Tasks required to complete each project. The Contracting Officer (KO) will issue Request for Task Order Response (RTOR) to the awarded Contractor(s) to compete for projects. Project work may include a variety of trades, such as carpentry, roofing, painting, electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, masonry, demolition, roadwork, storm drainage, earthwork, welding, and other general construction work. Projects may include design for Design-Build execution. No projects shall be design only.

C.2. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

2.1. PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Contractor shall provide qualified key personnel to manage and execute Task Orders (TO) awarded under this contract. The work management staff shall have project design, quality control, safety, construction, and financial management capability.

2.2. LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

2.2.1 CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTORS: The Contractor shall be licensed and certified by the State of North Carolina (NC). The Contractor must hold a NC General Contractor Unlimited License and be certified as a NC Building Contractor. The Contractor, or at least one subcontractor retained by the Contractor, shall be licensed and certified by the State of NC in each of the following Specialties: Grading and Excavating, Boring and Tunneling, Communications, Plumbing, Heating (HVAC), Fire Sprinkler, Electrical, and Landscaping.

2.2.2. DESIGN PROFESSIONALS: The Contractor shall retain the services of NC licensed design professionals for all Design-Build Task Orders. The design professionals shall have the necessary expertise and license to provide architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, fire protection, and civil systems analysis, design, and planning services.

C.3. WORK EXECUTION

3.1. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK: Contractor shall be required to commence work by an agreed upon date specified in the Task Order Notice to Proceed (NTP) letter. Design-Build Task Orders shall have an additional Construction NTP issued following approval of design plans.(For Task Orders not including design tasks, the Task Order NTP shall also serve as the Construction NTP.) The Construction NTP shall not be issued until the Contractor submits and obtains KO approval of the contractor’s Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Environmental Protection Plan (EPP), and Quality Control Plan (QCP). Within 10 work days after award of the Task Order, the Contractor shall submit these documents to the KO. The Contractor shall complete work not later than the negotiated schedule specified in the TO.

3.2. SUBCONTRACTORS: Within 10 work days after award of the Task Order, the Contractor shall deliver to the KO a completed Standard Form (SF) 1413, Statement and Acknowledgment, for each subcontract for construction in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.222-11. The prime Contractor shall have the ability to manage and control multiple subcontractors at multiple job locations. The prime Contractor shall ensure subcontractors are licensed, certified, competent, and capable of handling all assigned tasks. Within 10 work days after the award of any subsequently awarded subcontract, the Contractor shall deliver to the KO an updated completed SF 1413 for such additional subcontract.

3.3. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN (QCP): The QCP shall describe methods for surveillance of the work, including that executed by subcontractors, and in-house Contractor quality control inspectors. The QCP shall be incorporated into and become part of this contract after the plan has been accepted by the KO. Proposed changes made after KO acceptance shall be submitted in writing through the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to the KO for review and acceptance prior to implementing any revision. The QCP shall be maintained throughout the life of the Task Order and shall include the Contractor’s procedures to routinely evaluate the effectiveness of the QCP to ensure the Contractor is meeting the performance standards and requirements of the contract. Contractor shall prepare a Quality Control Report (QCR) daily. The QCR shall be submitted to the COR at least weekly throughout the duration of the TO.

3.4 Contractor Discrepancy Report (CDR): When the Contractor's performance is unsatisfactory, a CDR will be issued by the KO. The Contractor shall reply in writing within 5 work days from the date of receipt of the CDR, giving the reasons for the unsatisfactory performance, corrective action taken, and procedures to preclude recurrence.

C.4. RESPONSE REQUIREMENT: The primary goal of this MATOC is the expedient acquisition of facilities engineering requirements, therefore Contractor responsiveness is paramount. Once the KO notifies the Contractor of an existing requirement, the Contractor shall expeditiously prepare the proposal. Upon notification of a routine TO requirement, the Contractor shall respond to the Government within 5 work days as follows: (1) By visiting the proposed work site, accompanied by the KO or COR; or (2) By establishing verbal contact with the KO or COR to further define the scope of the requirement. In the event of an emergency TO requirement, the Contractor’s response time shall be as soon as directed by the KO. The Contractor or its designated representative who is able to make decisions and obligate the Contractor must be readily available to communicate with KO.

C.4. DESIGN DOCUMENTS: Design and submittal documents prepared by the Contractor for TOs requiring design shall comply with the following requirements and shall not be executed until the KO has reviewed and approved all documentation, including but not limited to, proper work classification.

4.1. CATEGORIES OF WORK. Whenever a project deals with multiple categories of work, the drawings, bid schedule, and cost estimate shall be developed so that a distinction can be made between items that are associated with each classification of work (usually either Minor Construction or Repair – as per AR-420-1 and DA PAM 420-11). Notes shall be affixed throughout the TO drawings to clearly distinguish between work that is Repair and work that is Minor Construction. Similarly, notes shall be affixed throughout the TO drawings to clearly distinguish when there are items of work representing as-yet un-awarded scope Additives. Allocate space on the title page for identification of Minor Construction (MC) and Repair (R) symbols. Entitle the space “WORK CLASSIFICATION”, using ¼” lettering as a minimum. MC and R will identify items on any following sheets that contain such work. When applicable, each work category and associated Additive items shall be accounted-for and priced separately on the TO price proposal. Additive items shall be priced separately, complete with Overhead and Profit (OH & P). When different work classifications apply to Additive items, they shall be noted on the drawings and price proposal as well. Completed final design submittals, drawings, and price proposals shall clearly define the different items associated with each classification of work, including Additive items. The Government will identify any anticipated Additive work items and expected work categories the Contractor will be responsible for tracking when it issues the Request for Task Order Response (RTOR).

4.2. DRAWINGS. The Government will indicate the level of final design documents required for each individual project as a part of TO scoping. Design submittals, whether at 35, 60, 90, and/or 100% completion level and the required submittal dates will be based on the SOW of each TO. Once awarded to a Contractor and the NTP for the TO is issued, only those items of work that have been approved by the KO or COR, may begin construction concurrent with design. Each drawing sheet shall be prepared in computer-aided design (CAD) Bentley Microstation (.DGN) format and utilize the current Government approved title block and border (eg. seed files). All design shall be prepared in accordance with State of North Carolina laws, rules, and regulations regarding professional licensing (architects, engineers, surveyors, etc). The title block shall contain project information provided by the Government, including but not limited to: project number, project title, drawing number, task order number, and design completion date. The Contractor shall prepare drawings for Government approval prior to the start of construction. The number and type of drawings required will be based on the SOW of each TO, and may consist of some or all of the following which should be sealed by a license professional:

(a) Site Map Cover sheet with Title and Approval block

(b) Existing Site Plan

(c) Final Site Plan

(d) Grading Plan

(e) Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan and Details

(f) Water/Sewer Utility Provider Coordination Plan

(g) Floor Plans

(h) Elevation

(i) Finish Schedule

(j) Wall and Roof Sections

(k) Window and Door Schedules

(l) Ceiling Plan

(m) Mechanical Plan

(n) Plumbing and HVAC Riser Diagrams

(o) Exterior Electrical Utility Provider Coordination Plan

(p) Power Plan and Panel Schedule

(q) Electrical Plan and Lighting Plan with Schedule

(r) Fire Protection Plan

(s) Telephone Plan

CAD drawings shall be submitted on CD/storage devices both for progress drawings and as-built drawings. The plot area of each sheet shall be 22” x 34”. With the drawing submittals, Contractor shall include a narrative that describes layering, line type, color schemes, etc that were used for each file or plan sheet. Drawings on 24” x 36” Mylar (minimum 4 mil thick) sheets may also be required in addition to CAD. The need for this requirement will be established based on the SOW of each TO..

4.3. SPECIFICATIONS. Only specifications listed in Construction Criteria Base (CCB) will be used to support design drawings and they will be generated/edited using the SPECSINTACT system and editor. All specifications will be submitted on CDs/storage devices that are compatible with the Microsoft operating systems. Several CCB specification sections have already been edited for Contractor use at Fort Bragg and can be found at Chapter III, Section 3.3 of the Fort Bragg Installation Design Guide (IDG). The IDG can be accessed at the following web address: \\155.149.232.124\inetpub\wwwroot\BraggIDG\documents\upload\idg.pdf . A list of the Fort Bragg-specific specifications follows:

02111 Excavation and Handling of Contaminated Material

02115A Underground Storage Tank Removal

2120 Transportation And Disposal Of Hazardous Materials

02220 Demolition

02226 Removal and Salvage of Historic Building Materials

02231Clearing and Grubbing

02522 Ground Water Monitoring Wells

02525N Extraction Wells

02547 Bituminous Pavement With Base Course

02921 Erosion Control And Turf Seeding

02936 Turf-Bermuda Grass Seeding

08702 Builders Hardware

13210 Above Ground Fuel Oil Storage Tanks

13280A Asbestos Hazard Control Activities

16721 Fire Detection And Alarm System

4.4. CONSTRUCTION PRICING. Contractor shall submit detailed construction pricing sufficient to ensure Work Classification types (Minor Construction or Repair) are within statutory limits. Detailed unit pricing may be required. This need for this requirement will be established during negotiation of individual TOs.

4.5. CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE AND MATERIAL SUBMITTALS. The Contractor shall submit for approval all certificates of compliance and material submittals required in the technical specifications. Required submittals shall be submitted for approval not later than 30 days prior to the approval date needed to achieve compliance with the approved project schedule. Approval must be received from the KO or COR before incorporating the materials into the work. The Contractor shall provide a Submittal Register listing all required submittals in the contract to the COR at the time of the first submittal. Submittal forms (ENG Form 4025-R) and a sample Submittal Register (ENG Form 4288-R) will be provided at the Pre-Performance Conference.

4.6. COLOR BOARDS. When a project color board is required by a TO, 2 sets of color boards shall be submitted by the Contractor, in addition to any samples required elsewhere in the technical specifications. Such submittals shall be made not less than 30 days prior to the date needed to comply with the approved project schedule. Each set of boards shall include samples of colors and finishes of all interior and exterior surfaces such as walls, partitions, floors, flashing, windows, and ceilings. The samples will be presented on 8-1/2" x 11" boards or modules with a maximum spread of 24" x 31-1/2" for foldouts, and so as to fit in a standard three-ring binder. The Government shall approve all submittals prior to use. If multiple material and finish schemes are required, samples shall be identified by scheme and referenced by room names/numbers on the contract floor plans and room finish/color schedule.

C.5. DESIGN ANALYSIS: The Contractor shall submit design analyses for all designs. The type and level of detail shall be established based on the SOW of each TO. Each analyses should be submitted with the intent to secure the proper local, state, federal permits through the appropriate Government agency.

5.1. COOLING AND HEATING LOAD ANALYSIS. Perform a complete HVAC analysis. If a computer program is used, submit documentation that explains the program print out.

5.2. STRUCTURAL: All design calculations.

5.3. MECHANICAL:

a. Cooling and heating load analysis.

b. Pump sizing and pump curves.

c. Pipe sizing.

d. Duct size.

e. Static pressure loss.

f. Control valve sizing.

g. Psychometric chart analysis.

h. Fan sizing and fan curves.

i. Catalog cuts of selected equipment.

j. Heat exchanger selection.

k. Heating and cooling load calculation.

l. Water demand and sewer flow.

5.4. ELECTRICAL:

a. Photometric data including foot-candle level.

b. All calculations.

5.5 SITE WORK HYDROLOGY (Projects disturbing 5,000SF or more)

a. Pre-construction vs post-construction stormwater run-off volume.

5.6. ANALYSIS SUBMITTALS: When computer programs are used in the analysis of any design problem (civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.), Contractor shall submit a copy of the analysis on CDs that are compatible with the Microsoft or IBM DOS. The Contractor shall also submit a hard copy of the analysis and data. The computer generated data shall be provided with a directory listing or table of contents and a legend sheet, when applicable. The legend shall consist of all variables, abbreviations, and symbols that appear on the computer printout as well as their respective meaning. The legend shall also contain a list of assumptions made during the design analysis and why these assumptions were made.

C.6. INSTALLATION DESIGN GUIDE (IDG): All work performed on Fort Bragg shall conform to the requirements and guidelines of the Fort Bragg IDG. The IDG can be accessed at the following web address: \\155.149.232.124\inetpub\wwwroot\BraggIDG\documents\upload\idg.pdf . The guide provides general and specific guidance in many areas regarding site and facility appearance, material types, finishes (interior and exterior), installation districts (identified by land use and cultural/historic significance), and installation preferences in many important technical areas. TOs using Government–furnished designs will have already incorporated IDG concepts and requirements. TOs which will require Contractor design or other Contractor-generated work plans shall conform to the IDG. Exterior materials and finishes must be approved by the Fort Bragg Architectural Review Board. The Government Project Manager, with whom the Contractor develops the design, will handle Architectural Review Board.

C.7. WORK HOURS: Normal duty hours for Fort Bragg and other Army facilities covered by this MATOC are 7:30 A.M. through 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Work on weekends, recognized Federal holidays, or other than normal duty hours must be coordinated with the KO or COR.

C.8. CONTRACTOR’S SUPERINTENDENT: The Contractor shall appoint a full time, qualified superintendent in writing and shall submit the appointment letter with the job superintendent’s name, telephone number and qualifications to the KO and COR 5 days prior to commencement of work on any TO. The superintendent shall have a minimum of four years of superintendence experience, shall have authority to act on behalf of the contractor and shall superintend the project on site daily. In the absence of the superintendent, an alternate superintendent shall be appointed in writing as described above and shall possess the same minimum qualifications.

C.9. CONSTRUCTION SITE MAINTENANCE: Contractor shall store all supplies and equipment on project site so as to preclude theft or damage. Contractor shall maintain each site in a neat and orderly manner. Protection and security for materials and equipment on site is the sole responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor may be required to install temporary fencing to protect the site, at no cost to the Government.

C.10. WORK AREAS

10.1. The Contractor shall protect and preserve Government property at all times within the work area and adjacent areas that could be affected by the accomplishment of the work specified and indicated. Also, the Contractor shall protect all parties and individuals within or near the work areas who could be endangered by the installation of the work. Protection requirements include protecting the interior of the facility from inclement weather. Any actions necessary to provide adequate protection are solely the Contractor’s responsibility. The contractor shall be required to maintain noise and dust control.

10.2. The Contractor is required to cover equipment that is to remain in place within the area of contract operations and protect it against damage or loss and store equipment that is removed in performance of work where directed or used in work as required by drawings and specifications. Equipment temporarily removed shall be protected and returned equal to its condition prior to starting work at no additional expense to the Government. Security for equipment or material that is to be reused and is removed for temporary storage shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

10.3. Contractor shall provide protective barriers for all grass, trees, shrubs, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters within the construction boundary. Furthermore, such items, including grass, outside the construction boundary shall also be protected during delivery of materials and / or moving of equipment. Damages caused by the Contractor to existing grounds, plants, pavements, utilities, work by others, fixtures, or furnishings shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor, at no cost to the Government. Such repairs or replacements shall be of as good of condition as existed before the damaging, unless such existing work is scheduled for removal or replacement by the work requirements of the contract. This requirement also pertains to grading of site to remove all clods and grade irregularities prior to final inspection and acceptance. The Contractor may be required to install temporary fencing to protect the site, at no cost to the Government.

10.3.1. In some instances, furniture and portable office equipment in the immediate area shall be moved by the Contractor and replaced to original position upon completion of the work. If the work required by the TO will not allow furniture and portable office equipment to be replaced to its original position, the KO will designate new location(s) for the Contractor.

10.3.2. Delivery of materials and equipment shall be made with a minimum of interference to Government operations and personnel.

10.3.3. The work shall, so far as practicable, be done in definite sections or phases and confined to limited areas which shall be completed before work in other sections or phases is begun. The KO has final approval for variations to work areas.

10.3.4. The Contractor shall maintain, on all construction sites with work in progress, approved copies of the following as they apply to the TO: SOW, drawings, contract and contract modifications; excavation, hot work and borrow permits; and Accident Prevention, Quality Control and Environmental Protection Plans.

10.3.4.1 The contractor shall obtain an approved excavation permit from the DPW Operations & Maintenance Division (910-396-0325), with on-site utilities located and/or cleared, prior to beginning excavation. The contractor shall maintain located utility markings throughout the duration of the contract. The excavation permit is only valid for 60 days and the contractor must obtain a new permit upon expiration of the original permit. The contractor shall hand-locate and use extreme care when working near marked utilities. The contractor is responsible for making emergency notifications (e.g., to the fire department and COR) in the event a utility is struck and the contractor shall be held financially responsible for repairs in the event of negligence.

10.3.4.2. The contractor shall obtain an approved hot work permit (DA Form 5383-R) from the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) at 910-907-4813 prior to performing any hot work such as brazing, welding, cutting, torching, soldering, etc…. If conditions or locations change or the permit expires, the contractor must obtain a new permit. The contractor must maintain a fire watch and perform other measures (e.g., maintain a fire extinguisher on site) as directed by the DES and will ensure work areas are made safe and secure at the end of operations.

C.11. UTILITY OUTAGES AND ROAD CLOSURES: Utility, road, and railroad outages, detours, and closures will require minimum 10 working days advance written notice and will be subject to KO/COR approval. In the case of road closures, a sketch shall be provided showing the closure location and all necessary signs and barricades. Necessary signage, barricades, flag persons, lights (including temporary traffic control lights), and markings for the safe movement of the public during construction shall be in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and shall be provided at no additional expense to the Government.

C.12. EARTHWORK REQUIREMENTS:

12.1. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING

The Fort Bragg Lamont Construction and Demolition (C&D) Landfill is closed and will not be accepting any C&D Waste and Asbestos Waste.

The Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Transfer Station at the Lamont Landfill Facility is closed and will not except MSW at the facility.

All contractors shall use a State Certified C&D Landfill or Sub Title “D” Landfill off Fort Bragg for the disposal of C&D waste, asbestos waste and MSW.

The contractor is responsible to maintain data of all waste disposed (C&D and MSW) and all materials recycled off Fort Bragg. The Department of the Army (DA) and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) requires monthly and annual reporting of all materials (waste and recyclables) managed by Fort Bragg. The Fort Bragg Environmental Compliance Branch, Solid Waste/Recycling Office is responsible for compiling data into monthly Directorate Reports to be consolidated into reports for the DA and the NC DEQ. A provided form from the Solid Waste/Recycling Office or a contractor form shall be filled out with the type of waste or recycled material, the weight of the waste/material (tons or pounds) and the certified facility the waste or recyclables were delivered. This information is required to be sent to the Fort Bragg Solid Waste/Recycling Office by the second Friday of each month. Email to Jeff Sloop at jeffery.w.sloop.ctr@mail.mil or fax to (910)396-4188, attn: Solid Waste Office.

The Lamont Landfill Facility Recycling Area will accept recyclables items.

1) Concrete, Brick, Block and Asphalt

· Shall be tested and free of asbestos and lead based paint to be recycled

· Shall be no larger than 2’ by 2’ pieces or equivalent

· Shall be minimal amount of dirt in load

· Shall have no rebar protruding out of the concrete

2) Trees, Limbs and Stumps

· Shall be cut to 6 feet or less in length

· If the tree has a large diameter (example 3 ft. Dia.) it shall be cut to lengths of 3 feet or less

· Shall be minimal amount of dirt in load or in stump roots

· Will except ground wood chips

· No trash in load

3) Pallets

· Serviceable and Non-serviceable Pallets

4) Scrap Steel

· No items requiring demilitarized accepted

· No items with liquids in them

5) Scrap Aluminum

· No items requiring demilitarized accepted

· No items with liquids in them

6) Cardboard to be recycled

· A 40 yard Dumpster is available for cardboard

· Also cardboard can be taken to the Fort Bragg Recycling Center at BLDG 3-1240, Butner and Reilly Road

· Shall be clean of trash, plastics, Styrofoam, wood, metal, etc.

Contact your Government Representative or the Solid Waste/Recycling Program at 977-2502, 396-3372 or 432-6412 for additional guidance.

State Law and Fort Bragg regulations requires covering of loads of waste or recyclables to prevent litter.

All waste or recyclable material loads are subject to be inspected of their contents while being present on Fort Bragg.

Note: All Recyclable Materials generated from a construction or demolition job is property of the government unless the contract specifies that the contract can obtain the materials. Items such as HVAC Units (Freon Removed), Air Handlers, Piping, Metals Beams, Motors, Valves, Copper Wire, etc. These types of items shall be transported to the DPW Recycling Center (Butner and Reilly Road) or the Recycling Area at the Lamont Landfill Facility.

12.2. BORROW PERMITS. An Authorization for Use of Borrow Pits permit is required before gaining access to Fort Bragg borrow pits. A copy of the request for authorization to use the borrow pits form will be provided at the Pre-Performance conference. Contractor shall submit request form to DPW Operations and Maintenance Division, Exterior Branch, Building O-3454, Lamont Road, 396-6873/0747 for approval. Permits are only issued for 60-day increments. Contractor shall fully comply with all the conditions stated on the permit and borrow materials may only be used for the contract identified on the permit. The borrow pit location is shown on the contract drawings.

C.13. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT / MATERIALS:

13.1. The Government reserves the right to provide Government-furnished equipment / materials (GFE / GFM) that is on-hand if it can be used by the Contractor to complete a TO. The Government will hand-receipt the GFE/GFM to the Contractor. The Contractor, using its own resources, shall transport all GFE / GFM described on the TO at no additional cost to the Government. The GFE / GFM shall be transported from the Government storage area, or other area specified in the SOW to the work site indicated on the TO. Contractor shall ensure that COR is kept apprised of any and all movement of GFE/GFM.

13.2. The Contractor assumes the risk and responsibility for the loss or damage to GFE / GFM once the Contractor receives possession of the GFE / GFM.

13.3. The Contractor shall follow the instructions of the KO regarding the disposition of all GFE / GFM not consumed in performance of a TO.

C.14. GOVERNMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE SITE:

14.1. All government equipment and material on each project shall remain the property of the Government unless specifically noted otherwise. Contractor shall relocate all property that the Government retains title to as specified in the TO or follow the instructions of the COR.

14.2. Contractor is required to protect equipment that is to remain in place within the area of TO operations and protect it against damage or loss, and to store equipment that is removed in performance of work where directed. Equipment temporarily removed shall be protected and returned to its original position prior to completing work at no additional expense to the Government. Security for equipment or material that is to be reused and is removed for temporary storage shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

C.15. DISPOSAL OF WASTE:

15.1. Loose debris on trucks leaving the site shall be loaded in a manner that shall prevent dropping of materials on streets and conform to local ordinances / laws. Fasten suitable cover, such as a tarpaulin, over the load before entering surrounding streets. The Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning up any materials that fall from trucks and held liable for any resulting damages. The Contractor is solely responsible for spillage from its vehicles, and such spillage shall be cleaned up immediately. For the duration of this contract and on a daily basis, the Contractor shall remove from all roads and / or streets asphalt, mud, soil, rocks, trash, and debris that result from its construction operations. All roads and / or streets affected shall be cleaned before close of business on the particular day affected.

15.2. Contractor shall submit, upon request, all trip tickets from the off-post landfill facility to show all debris is being land-filled in accordance with all Federal requirements and in an approved location.

15.3. The KO will determine if materials removed from and not reused in the project are salvageable or unsalvageable. Salvageable materials shall be disposed of as directed by the KO When material is designated as unsalvageable, the material from that point shall become the property of the Contractor.

C.16. SALVAGE:

16.1. Title to all materials and equipment to be demolished, except items indicated in the TO as Government salvage, shall be vested to the Contractor upon removal from the post. The Government will not be responsible for the condition, loss or damage to such property after NTP. All unsalvageable material will be disposed of legally off-post.

16.2. Projects which include Government salvage will have such items clearly designated in the TO. Government salvage materials shall be cleaned, sorted, identified, bundled, boxed, etc. and delivered to the collection location identified in the individual TO.

C.17. APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS: The latest edition of the following Codes shall be used for all design and construction under this contract. If there is a conflict between these codes or regulations and these contract specifications, the most stringent requirements shall apply at all times. The Contractor shall have a copy of each of these documents available for use during the term of this contract.

Uniform Building Code

Uniform Mechanical Code

Uniform Plumbing Code

Standard Building Code

National Electrical Code (NEC)

ANSI C-2, national Electrical Safety Code (QIESC)

Life Safety Code, NFPA 101

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

MIL Handbook 1190

Southern Building Codes

C.18. CONSTRUCTION SITES:

18.1. GENERAL. TO construction sites must be operated and maintained according to these specifications and are subject to inspection and enforcement according to all federal, state and local codes / regulations.

18.2. AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES. The Government will make available all reasonably required utilities to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the TOs. The Contractor shall fully comply with all current requirements, rules and regulations in regards to connecting with existing utility systems. Furthermore, the Contractor shall carefully conserve all utilities furnished. The Contractor shall be responsible for all connection and disconnection costs and pay for all utilities used by their facilities, regardless if they are reimbursable or non-reimbursable customers.

18.2.1. TEMPORARY UTILITY CONNECTIONS. The Contractor shall submit a DPW Demand Maintenance Order (DMO) and notify the COR, in writing, before contacting any utility service provider. Demand Maintenance Orders are obtained by calling (910) 396-0321. Once the DMO has been approved, the Contractor will be responsible for contacting the utility provider and making arrangements for connections, disconnections and billing. The Contractor shall be responsible to provide and maintain all necessary temporary service lines and connections within 5 feet of their temporary facilities. Meters required to measure the amount of each utility being used for the purpose of determining charges will be provided and installed by the parties stated below.

18.2.2. TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS. For temporary electrical connections, the Government or its electrical utility partner, Sandhills Utility Services, LLC (SUS) will provide the meter (meter base provided by Contractor) and will make the final hot connection after inspection and approval of the Contractor's temporary wiring installation. The Contractor shall not make the final electrical connection.

Sandhills Utility Services, LLC

Building 2-6503 Butner Road Fort Bragg, North Carolina 28310

(910) 497-7399 Fax: (910) 497-5969

18.2.3. TEMPORARY WATER/SEWER CONNECTIONS. For temporary water and sewer connections, the Contractor shall apply for a connection permit through Old North Utility Services, Inc. (ONUS). ONUS will install a backflow prevention device and meter on all connections to the potable water system. If the Contractor requests the use of a fire hydrant and receives approval from the COR, a backflow prevention device and meter shall be installed by ONUS prior to use.

Old North Utility Services, Inc 110 North Fourth Street Spring Lake, North Carolina 28390

(910) 495-1311 Fax: (910) 495-131

18.2.3.1. TOILET FACILITIES: Contractor's personnel shall be permitted to use existing toilet facilities unless otherwise specified in the project SOW, on the premises subject to approval of the KO. Facilities must be kept cleaned by Contractor. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to request use of on-site facilities. No request infers “no necessity of use.”

18.2.4. TEMPORARY NATURAL GAS CONNECTIONS. For temporary gas connections, the Government or its natural gas utility partner Piedmont Natural Gas (PNG) will provide the meter and will make the final hot connection after inspection and approval of the Contractor's temporary installation. The Contractor shall not make the final gas connections. DPW will provide notification to PNG of any emergencies or problems encountered by TO work under this MATOC. PNG will be responsible for all routine and emergency maintenance and operations responsibilities associated with the gas mains on Fort Bragg.

Piedmont Natural Gas

NC Military Base Construction

1069 Wilkes Road

Fayetteville, North Carolina 28306

(910) 321-2925 Fax: (910)

18.2.5. USE OF PERMANENT BUILDING UTILITY CONNECTIONS. Utilities consumed by the Contractor from permanent building utility connections shall also be metered and paid for by the Contractor. When the permanent system is activated, the initial meter reading shall be recorded and reported as specified below. On building renovation projects the initial meter reading shall be recorded when the Contractor is given possession of the building to perform the work. The Contractor shall pay for utilities consumed through the permanent building connection until the work has been completed or the government has occupied the facility, whichever occurs first.

18.2.6. PAYMENT FOR UTILITY SERVICES. Unless otherwise provided in a TO award, the amount of each utility service consumed shall be charged to and paid for by the Contractor at the prevailing rates. The rates listed below are current as of October 2014. Rates are subject to change every month without notice and are based on cost to Federal Government. For additional rate information contact: DPW Utilities Branch, 396-6369.

Utilities Charge Rates Electricity $0.07495 per KW hour

Natural Gas $0.63249 per Therm.

Sewer

$0.8565 per 1,000 gallons.

Water

$1.6747 per 1,000 gallons

18.2.7. INITIAL METER READINGS. Upon installation of the meter, the initial reading shall be recorded (in the presence of the COR) and forwarded to the point of contact for utility service with a copy to the COR.

18.2.8. FINAL METER READINGS. Before completion of the work and final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall notify the KO and the non-government utility provider (SUS or ONUS) in writing 10 working days before termination is desired. The Government or the utility provider will take a final meter reading. The provider will disconnect the utility service. The Contractor shall then remove all the temporary distribution lines, meters, meter bases, and associated equipment. The Contractor shall pay all outstanding utility bills before final acceptance of the work by the Government.

18.3. GRASSED AREAS. Grass and weed growth in excavated materials that are stockpiled on site shall be controlled and / or cut weekly. Weeds and grass within the construction site shall also be controlled and / or cut weekly. Areas disturbed by construction and / or those areas required by the plans to be “re-seeded” shall be re-established by hydroseeding only.

18.4. PARKING AREAS. Contractor or Contractor’s employees, including subcontractors, shall not park any personally owned vehicle (POV) or company and / or delivery vehicle on grassy areas near or in the construction site without prior approval from the COR. When allowed, parking on grassy areas will only be for short-term delivery purposes (to include heavy tools, equipment, construction materials, etc.). Use designated hard surfaces or existing parking lots near or within the project site for parking of POVs or company and / or delivery vehicles. Tire and track impressions (ruts) created on wet or soft soil by vehicles and / or equipment used in the Contractor’s operations shall not be left for more than one day after removal of such vehicle or equipment that caused the rutting. The Contractor shall restore the affected area(s) of the site to its original condition within that one-day period.

18.5. SITE CLEANUP. During construction, the Contractor shall maintain all areas in a neat and orderly manner. Contractor shall keep the construction site cleaned daily of all construction trash, trash generated by employees, debris, and / or demolished building materials. If the work areas are not kept neat and orderly, the Contractor must return to the area to correct the unacceptable condition. During the laying of asphalt roads, streets and / or parking surfaces, areas soiled by residual asphalt shall be cleaned daily. The Contractor shall treat with lime entrances and exits to asphalt work sites at its own expense.

18.7. HAUL ROUTES. The Contractor is required to use the haul routes shown on the TO drawings for transportation of borrow materials, construction debris, or demolition materials unless otherwise permitted in writing by the COR. When haul routes are not designated, the Contractor must obtain approval from the COR for the routes Contractor intends to use. The axle load of earth-hauling equipment operating on paved streets shall not exceed 12,000 pounds. All construction debris/trash that leaves the project site will be covered from the time that it leaves the construction site. Any mud, soil or other material left along the haul route will be cleaned up by the Contractor immediately upon discovery or notification of such an occurrence at the Contractor’s own expense.

18.8. PROJECT SIGN. When required in the TO, the Contractor shall furnish and install a project sign at the location selected by the COR. The project sign shall be painted on ½ inch thick exterior grade plywood. The required graphic format, sign layout, and color will be provided at the Pre-Performance Conference, or can be viewed in the Fort Bragg IDG.

C.19. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:

19.1. PROTECTION OF LAND RESOURCES. Prior to the start of any construction, the Contractor shall identify all land resources to be preserved within the Contractor's work area. The Contractor shall not remove, cut, deface, injure, or destroy land resources, including trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, topsoil, and land forms, without special permission from the KO. No ropes, cables, or guys shall be fastened or attached to any trees for anchorage unless specifically authorized. Where such special emergency use is permitted, the Contractor shall provide effective protection for land and vegetation resources at all times.

19.1.1. FOREST RESOURCES. Merchantable timber and pine straw shall neither be cut nor removed from the construction site until it has been assessed by the Savannah District Timber Harvest Office in conjunction with DPW Natural Resources Branch (396-2510/2028). The Savannah District Timber Harvest Office will be given adequate time to arrange for the sale and removal of timber and pine straw. In the event that the Savannah District and Natural Resources Branch determine the amount or quality of timber or pine straw is not merchantable, they will inform the KO. The KO will authorize the Contractor to remove forest resources which are in the footprint of construction.

19.1.2. WORK AREA LIMITS. Prior to any construction, the Contractor shall mark the areas that are not required to accomplish all work to be performed under TOs under this contract. Isolated areas within the general work area which are to be saved and protected shall also be marked or fenced. Monuments, installed monitoring wells, and markers shall be protected before construction operations begin. Where construction operations are to be conducted during darkness (with prior approval from the COR), the markers shall still remain visible. The Contractor shall convey to its personnel the purpose of marking and/or protection of all necessary objects. Damage to protected areas/objects shall be repaired immediately by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

19.1.3. INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS, OIL/WATER SEPARATORS, AND ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS. Prior to any installation/removal of underground storage tanks (USTs), the Contractor will contact the DPW Environmental Compliance Branch, UST Program Manager (396-7432) and provide all UST installation/removal information. The DPW UST Program Manager will apply for all UST installation/removal and operating permits on behalf of the Contractor. Strict sampling requirements exist for removals of these structures.

19.1.4. PROTECTION OF LANDSCAPE. Trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, land forms, and other landscape features indicated and defined on the drawings to be preserved shall be clearly identified by marking, fencing, wrapping, or any other approved techniques.

19.1.5. REDUCTION OF SOIL EROSION. Earthwork brought to final grade shall be finished as indicated and specified in the TO. Side slopes and back slopes shall be protected as soon as practicable upon completion of rough grading. All earthwork shall be planned and conducted to minimize the duration of exposure of unprotected soils. Except in instances where the constructed feature obscures borrow areas, quarries, and waste material areas, these areas shall not initially be cleared in total. Clearing of such areas shall progress in reasonably sized increments as needed to use the areas as approved by the KO.

19.1.5.1. EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PLAN. When the total area of land disturbed is 1 acre or more in size, an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan shall be prepared by the Contractor. The plan will be prepared in accordance with North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC), Title 15, Department of Natural and Economic Resources, Chapter 4, Sedimentation Control, January 1978. This plan is to be prepared, approved, and filed as part of the design prior to the start of any land-disturbing activity. When the area to be disturbed is less than 1 acre, a formal plan will not be required, however, an erosion and sedimentation control plan must still be submitted to the Water Management Branch for approval and erosion and sedimentation control measures are required regardless of the size of the disturbance. The approved erosion and sedimentation control plan or Storm Water Discharge Permit/Certificate of Plan Approval must be maintained on site, along with any other documentation required by WMB or DEQ (e.g., control measure and rain gauge inspection documentation). The Contractor is responsible for installation and maintenance of sufficient erosion control measures to retain sediment within the boundaries of the site. If the installed protective measures do not work, additional measures must be taken. Surfaces shall be non-erosive and stable within 15 working days or 90 calendar days after completion of the activity, whichever period is shorter. The Contractor shall construct and maintain the erosion and sedimentation control measures identified in the TO and any further measures necessary to comply with NCAC Title 15A, Chapter 4. The Contractor shall maintain all constructed erosion and sedimentation control measures until they receive written removal approval by DPW’s Water Management Branch (WMB). To schedule an inspection for removal, contact the WMB at 907-5581.

19.1.5.2. CONTROL OF RUNOFF. Runoff from the construction site shall be controlled by construction of diversion ditches, benches, and silt basins; by checking dams and berms to reduce the velocity and to divert runoff to protected drainage courses and by any measures required by area wide plans approved under the Clean Water Act, paragraph 208.

19.1.5.3. SEDIMENT BASINS. Sediment from construction areas shall be trapped in temporary or permanent sediment basins in accordance with basin plans shown on the drawings. The basins shall accommodate the runoff of a local 5-year design storm. They shall be constructed as approved by the KO to prevent sedimentation of downstream or downslope areas.

19.2. DISPOSAL OF CHEMICAL WASTES. The Contractor is responsible for the proper use, storage, and disposal of chemical material and waste in accordance with Fort Bragg Regulation 200-2. The DPW has established the following requirements in order for the post to remain in compliance with hazardous waste requirements as established by both State of North Carolina and Federal environmental laws.

19.2.1. COMPATIBLE CONTAINERS. Chemical waste shall be contained in and stored in aboveground compatible containers. Hazardous wastes shall not be stored underground. Any release or spill to the environment will be immediately reported to the Fort Bragg Fire Department at telephone 396‑7377/3015/1504 and to the DPW Environmental Compliance Branch at 396‑2295.

19.2.2. CHEMICAL ANALYSIS. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining chemical analyses of all chemical wastes. All chemical waste shall be disposed of in accordance with Fort Bragg's Waste Analysis Plan. Sampling of suspected hazardous waste is required to determine the hazardous waste characterization of the material. The Contractor is required to notify the COR 1 day before the samples are taken. Samples shall be delivered by the COR to the DPW Environmental Compliance Branch for transmittal to an independent analytical laboratory. The laboratory shall be listed in the Environmental Protection Plan approved by the DPW Environmental Compliance Branch.

19.2.3. NONHAZARDOUS WASTE. Waste that has been certified as non-hazardous waste may be removed off the project site by the Contractor. These wastes shall be disposed of in accordance with all applicable State of North Carolina requirements and U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine (CHPPM) guidance. The Contractor shall address the disposal method and location of the disposal site for each chemical waste in the Environmental Protection Plan for the project.

19.2.4. HAZARDOUS WASTE. The Contractor may not normally remove hazardous waste from Fort Bragg. Removal shall be performed by a licensed hazardous waste firm. The hazardous waste Contractor shall prepare the hazardous waste manifest form for signature by the Environmental Compliance Branch before each shipment of hazardous waste. Each container of hazardous waste shall be immediately labeled with a hazardous waste label and marked with the current date once any hazardous waste is put in the container. The Contractor shall keep the containers closed and inspect them weekly for signs of rust or deterioration. Inspection results shall be documented. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Transportation Shipping Name shall be marked on each container before it is removed from Fort Bragg. The Contractor shall ensure all of its employees who handle hazardous waste are trained in the management requirements for hazardous waste. Two hours of on-the-job training by the Environmental/Natural Resources Division will be scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month. All Contractor employees physically handling or managing waste media shall receive this training. Refer to Fort Bragg Regulation 200-2.

C.20. SEASONAL HVAC REQUIREMENTS: Unless otherwise allowed by specific TO provisions, air conditioning systems are required to be operational from 15 May through 15 September and heating systems are required to be operational from 15 October through 1 May. Contractor shall provide temporary heating or cooling during these periods if the air conditioning or heating systems are shut down to perform work and weather conditions would have required system operation. Submit shop drawings for approval of proposed method for providing temporary heating or cooling.

C.21. TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER: This provision specifies the procedure for the determination of time extensions for unusually severe weather.