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Multiple Award Task order Contract (MATOC) Solicitation: W91247-YY-X-NNNN

Fort Bragg - Vertical Infrastructure Focus

Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) Vertical Infrastructure Focus

A. SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

1. NOTE: The guaranteed minimum for this requirement is $2,500 and is applicable ONLY to the first year of the five year ordering period. A task order will be separately issued to each awardee under this requirement to satisfy this guaranteed minimum at the end of the first year. There is no guaranteed minimum applicable to any task orders issued during the lifetime of the contract.

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The contractor shall provide (as specified in each Task Order (TO) under the resulting contract) all labor, equipment, materials and supervision necessary to perform 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. Work shall be performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the resulting contract, Statement of Work, Drawings, Specifications, and as required in any resulting individual TO issued. All work shall be in accordance with local, state, and federal codes.

Estimated Program Value is $249 million with a Program Ceiling of $249 million.

Ordering Period: 03AUG2020 through 02AUG2025

FOB: Destination

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DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK. This Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (MA IDIQ) 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 Proposal (RTOP) to the awarded Contractor(s) to compete for projects. Project work may include a variety of trades, such as demolition, structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire alarm, fire sprinkler, fire suppression, roofing, painting, flooring, other general architectural, and other general construction work. Projects may include design for Design-Build execution. No projects shall be design only.

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. 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 electrical, landscape architectural, structural, and civil systems analysis, design, and planning services. These design professionals shall have knowledge of, and expertise in, the application of current Federal, Department of the Army, State of North Carolina, and Fort Bragg facility design, construction safety, and environmental protection laws, regulations, rules, and codes and shall provide the Contractor guidance in these areas. Supporting service providers, such as foresters, geologists, soil scientists, communications designers, and others, shall be retained by the Contractor and licensed and/or certified as required by law and regulation to execute TO.

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 through the COR to the KO 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.

4. RESPONSE REQUIREMENT. The primary goal of this MA IDIQ is to meet 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. For each TO requiring design, the Contractor shall identify and provide qualifications for each design professional and supporting service provider that will be utilized for the design. Proposal may be rejected if qualifications are not acceptable. A two stage (technical then price) selection procedure may be utilized for a TO requiring design.

5. DESIGN DOCUMENTS. Design and submittal documents prepared by the Contractor for Task Orders requiring design shall comply with the following and shall not be executed until the KO has approved all documents and Work Classification.

5.1. 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 Army Facilities Management and DA PAM 420-11 Project Definition and Work Classification). 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 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, these shall be noted on the drawings and price proposal. 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).

5.2. 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%, 100%, or other completion level and the required submittal dates shall be per Scope of Work (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 may begin construction concurrent with design. Each drawing sheet shall be prepared in Computer Aided Design (CAD) Bentley Microstation (.DGN) format and per USACE ERDC/ITL TR-12-6 A/E/C CAD Standard 6.0. The title block shall contain project information provided by the Government, including but not limited to: Project Number (DA Form 4283 / FB Form 4283 Work Request ID), Project Title, Drawing Number (Drawing Identification Code), Contract Number, Task Order Number, and Design Completion Date. CAD drawings shall be submitted through compact disc or other approved method. The plot area of each sheet shall be 22” x 34”.

5.3. SPECIFICATIONS. Only Specifications listed in Construction Criteria Base (CCB) shall be used to support design drawings and shall be generated/edited using the SPECSINTACT system and editor. All specifications shall be submitted through compact disc or other approved method. Several CCB specification sections have been edited for Contractor use and included in the Fort Bragg Installation Design Guide (IDG). These include, but may not be limited to, 02115A Underground Storage Tank Removal, 02120 Transportation And Disposal Of Hazardous Materials, 02220 Demolition, 02226 Removal and Salvage of Historic Building Materials, 02921 Erosion Control And Turf Seeding, 02936 Turf-Bermuda Grass Seeding, 08702 Builders Hardware, 096813 Carpet Tile, 13280A Asbestos Hazard Control Activities, and 16721 Fire Detection And Alarm System.

5.4. CONSTRUCTION PRICING. Contractor shall submit construction pricing in a manner sufficient to ensure Work Classification types (Minor Construction or Repair) are within statutory limits. Detailed unit pricing may be required. The level of detail shall be per TO SOW.

5.5. 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 no later than 20 work days prior to the approval date needed to achieve compliance with the approved project schedule. Approval must be received from the KO 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.

5.6. COLOR BOARDS. When a project color board is required per TO SOW, 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 20 work 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.

5.7. DESIGN ANALYSIS. The Contractor shall submit analyses for all designs. The type and level of detail shall be established based on the SOW of each TO and shall be sufficient to facilitate complete review and fully guide the work. When analysis software is utilized, Contractor shall submit all associated data files (input, output, other). Contractor shall submit a detailed design report which clearly denotes and relates the methodologies, procedures, equations, parameters, assumptions, and results of analyses supporting the design. All files will be submitted in both print and electronic format as specified in the TO. At a minimum, one complete set of all documents shall be submitted in both print and electronic form. Analysis software input and output files shall be submitted in native application input and output formats (*.xlsx, *.inp, *.cid, etc). The analysis report shall be in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) format. It shall be a single file including all analysis.

5.8. INSTALLATION DESIGN GUIDE (IDG). Work performed shall conform to the requirements and guidelines of the current edition of the Fort Bragg IDG. The IDG 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. Exterior materials and finishes shall be approved by the Fort Bragg Architectural Review Board.

6. WORK HOURS. Normal duty hours for Fort Bragg and other facilities covered by this MA IDIQ are 7:30 A.M. through 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. If the contractor wish to work beyond the hours noted, weekends, and holidays, a written request must be submitted to the COR one week in advance.

7. 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 five work days prior to commencement of work for 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 full-time. In the absence of the superintendent, an alternate superintendent shall be appointed in writing as described above and shall possess the same minimum qualifications.

8. 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.

9. WORK AREAS.

9.1. 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. The Contractor shall protect all parties and individuals within or near the work areas who could be endangered by execution of the work. The Contractor shall protect the interior of any affected facilities from inclement weather. Any actions necessary to provide adequate protection are solely the Contractor’s responsibility. The Contractor is required to maintain noise and dust control.

9.2. 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.

9.3. 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.

9.3.1. 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 does not allow furniture and portable office equipment to be replaced to its original position, the KO will designate new location(s) for the Contractor.

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

9.3.3. 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.

9.3.4. 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 (including modifications), excavation, hot work permits, borrow permits, Accident Prevention Plan, Quality Control Plan, and Environmental Protection Plan.

9.3.5. 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 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. The Contractor shall be held financially responsible for repairs in the event of negligence.

9.3.6. 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 shall obtain a new permit. The Contractor shall maintain a fire watch and perform other measures (e.g., maintain a fire extinguisher on site) as directed by the DES. The Contractor shall ensure work areas are made safe and secure at the end of operations.

10. UTILITY OUTAGES AND ROAD CLOSURES. Utility, road, and railroad outages, detours, and closures require 10 work days advance written notice and are subject to KO/COR approval. A sample utility outage/road closure request form will be provided at the Pre-Performance Conference. In the case of road closures, a sketch shall be provided by Contractor 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.

11. BORROW PERMITS. Contractor can use the Fort Bragg borrow pit to obtain material, however no material can be off loaded. An Authorization for Use of Borrow Pits permit is required before gaining access to Fort Bragg borrow pits. When applicable, a copy of the request for authorization to use the borrow pits form will be provided at the Pre-Performance conference. The Contractor shall submit request form to DPW Operations and Maintenance Division, Landfill & Equipment Repair Section 396-6873 or 309-7741 for approval. Permits are only issued for 60-day increments. The 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.

12. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT / MATERIALS.

12.1. 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 by the TO. Contractor shall ensure that COR is kept apprised of any and all movement of GFE/GFM.

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

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

13. GOVERNMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE SITE.

13.1. All government equipment and material 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 per instructions of the KO.

13.2. Contractor is required to protect equipment that is to remain in place within the area of TO operations and protect it against damage and 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.

14. DISPOSAL OF WASTE.

14.1. 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. The Contractor shall report all spills to the Fort Bragg Fire Department 910-432-0911 or 911. 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 operations. All roads and / or streets affected shall be cleaned before close of business on the day affected.

14.2. Contractor shall submit 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.

14.3. 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.

14.4. The Fort Bragg Lamont Construction and Demolition (C&D) Landfill is closed and is not accepting any C&D Waste or Asbestos Waste. The Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Transfer Station at the Lamont Landfill Facility is closed and is not accepting MSW at the facility.

14.5. All contractors shall use a State Certified C&D Landfill or Sub Title “D” Landfill outside Department of Defense land for the disposal of C&D waste, asbestos waste, and MSW. The contractor shall maintain data of all waste disposed (C&D and MSW) and all materials recycled in execution of a TO. The Department of the Army (DA) and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) 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 DA and NCDEQ. A form from the Solid Waste/Recycling Office or a Contractor form shall be completed by the Contractor with the type of waste or recycled material, the weight of the waste/material (tons or pounds), and the certified facility accepting the waste/material. This information shall be submitted to Fort Bragg Solid Waste/Recycling Office no later than the second Friday of each month. Information can be submitted in person, by email (to Jeff Sloop at jeffery.w.sloop.ctr@mail.mil), or by fax (910-396-4188).

14.6. All recyclable materials generated during execution of a TO is Government property unless the contract specifies that the Contractor can obtain the materials. State Law and Fort Bragg regulations requires covering of loads of waste or recyclables to prevent litter. All waste and recyclable material loads are subject to be inspected of their contents while on Department of Defense land. The Lamont Landfill Facility Recycling Area will accept specific recyclable items as indicated below.

14.7. Concrete, Brick, Block and Asphalt: tested and free of asbestos and lead based paint to be recycled; no larger than 2’ by 2’ pieces or equivalent; minimal amount of dirt in load; no rebar protruding out of the concrete.

14.8. Trees and Limbs: 6 feet or less in length for diameter < 36 inches; 3 feet or less in length for diameter => 36 inches; minimal amount of dirt in load; ground wood chips accepted; no trash in load. No stumps are accepted at the Fort Bragg Lamont C&D Landfill. Stumps must be transported off the installation to an approved disposal facility.

14.9. Pallets: serviceable and non-serviceable.

14.10. Steel and Aluminum: no items requiring demilitarization; no items containing or coated with liquid.

14.11. Cardboard: clean of trash, plastic, styrofoam, wood, metal, etc.; 40 cubic yard dumpster available for material; alternate acceptance location at Fort Bragg Recycling Center (Building 3-1240, DPW Compound at Butner Road / Reilly Road intersection).

15. SALVAGE.

15.1 Title to all materials and equipment to be demolished, except recyclable items and items indicated in the TO as Government salvage, shall be vested to the Contractor upon removal from Department of Defense land. The Government shall not be responsible for the condition, loss, or damage to such materials and equipment after NTP. All unsalvageable material shall be disposed of legally outside Department of Defense land.

15.2. 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.

16. APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS, RULES, AND CODES. The following sources of publications shall be employed for all design and construction under this contract. If there is a conflict between the following documents and the contract specifications, the most stringent requirements shall apply. The Contractor shall have a copy of each of the following documents available for use during the term of this contract, as well as the documents referenced in each of the following documents. The current version as of the date of the TO notification shall govern for the term of the TO.

UFC 1-200-01 DoD Building Code (General Building Requirements) UFC 1-200-02 High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements Fort Bragg Installation Design Guide (IDG)

16.1. Additionally, the Contractor is responsible for compliance with current Federal, Department of the Army, State of North Carolina, and Fort Bragg construction safety and environmental protection laws, regulations, rules, and codes, including incorporation of such in all designs. The following list include some of the codes, but not all inclusive:

· American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

· American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE/SAFE)

· ASME International (ASME)

· ASTM International (ASTM)

· International Code Council (ICC)

· National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

· U.S. Army (DA)

· U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

· U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

· U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

· U. S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

17. CONSTRUCTION SITES.

17.1. GENERAL. The Contractor shall operate and maintain all work areas according to the requirements of this contract. Work areas are subject to inspection and enforcement according to all Federal, Department of the Army, State of North Carolina, and Fort Bragg laws, regulations, rules, and codes.

17.2. 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. 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 these are reimbursable or non-reimbursable customers.

17.2.1. 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 shall 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 to measure the amount of each commodity being used for the purpose of determining charges will be provided and installed by the parties stated below.

17.2.1.1. TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS. For temporary electrical connections, the Government or its electrical utility partner, Sandhills Utility Services (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 physical address, internet address, and telephone number is Building 2-6503 Butner Road, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 28310, www.sandhillsutility.com, 910-497-7399.

17.2.1.2. TEMPORARY WATER/SEWER CONNECTIONS. For temporary water and sewer connections, the Contractor shall apply for a connection permit through Old North Utility Services (ONUS), a component of American States Utility Services. 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 KO, a backflow prevention device and meter will be installed by ONUS prior to use. Old North Utility Services physical address, internet address, and telephone number is 110 North Fourth Street, Spring Lake, NC, North Carolina, 28390, www.asusinc.com, 910-495-1311.

17.2.1.3. TEMPORARY NATURAL GAS CONNECTIONS. For temporary natural 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 natural gas connections. DPW will provide notification to PNG of any emergencies or problems encountered by TO work under this MA IDIQ. PNG is responsible for all routine and emergency maintenance and operations responsibilities associated with natural gas mains. Piedmont Natural Gas physical address, internet address, and telephone number is 1069 Wilkes Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28306, www.asusinc.com, 910-321-2925.

17.2.2. USE OF PERMANENT BUILDING UTILITY CONNECTIONS. Utilities consumed by the Contractor from permanent building utility connections shall 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.

17.2.3. 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. Rates are subject to change every month without notice and are based on cost to Federal Government. Electricity charge rate as of SEP 2019 is $0.09481/kWh. Natural Gas charge rate as of SEP 2019 is $0.46935/thm for APR-SEP and $0.77141/thm for OCT-MAR. Sanitary Sewer charge rate as of SEP 2019 is $9.54473/kgal. Potable Water charge rate as of SEP 2019 is $10.12567/kgal. For additional rate information contact: DPW Energy and Utilities Branch, 910-396-6369.

17.2.4. 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.

17.2.5. 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 work 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.

17.3. TOILET FACILITIES. Contractor's personnel shall be permitted to use existing toilet facilities on the premises subject to approval of the KO, unless otherwise specified in the project SOW. 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.”

17.4. 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 sodding, hydro-seeding, or other method approved by DPW Water Management Branch.

17.5. 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 KO. When allowed, parking on grassy areas shall only be for short-term delivery purposes (to include heavy tools, equipment, construction materials, etc.). Contractor is to 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.

17.6. 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 found not kept neat and orderly, the Contractor shall 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 entrances and exits to asphalt work with hydrated lime as needed at no additional cost to the Government.

17.7. 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 KO. When haul routes are not designated, the Contractor shall obtain approval from the KO 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 shall be covered from the time that it leaves the construction site. Any mud, soil, or other material left along the haul route shall be cleaned up by the Contractor immediately upon discovery or notification of such an occurrence at the Contractor’s own expense.

17.8. PROJECT SIGN. When required by TO SOW, the Contractor shall furnish and install a project sign at the location selected by the COR. The required graphic format, sign layout, and color will be provided at the Pre-Performance Conference, and can be viewed in the Fort Bragg IDG.

18. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

18.1. 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.

18.2 FOREST RESOURCES. Merchantable timber and pine straw shall neither be cut nor removed from the construction site until it has been assessed by the DPW Forestry Branch (910-396-2510 or 910-908-2430) in conjunction with the Savannah District Forest Resources Office. The Savannah District Forest Resources Office will be given adequate time to arrange for the sale and removal of timber or pine straw. Areas or individual trees to be harvested will need to be demarcated on the ground as determined by the Forestry Branch prior to the sale. In the event that the Forestry Branch and the Savannah District 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.

18.3 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.

18.4 INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS (USTs), OIL/WATER SEPARATORS (OWSs), AND ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS (ASTs). Prior to any installation or removal of USTs, ASTs, and OWSs, the Contractor shall contact the DPW Environmental Compliance Branch. The DPW Tank Program Manager will inform the Contractor of the proper procedures, permit requirements, and forms required. The Contractor will have a professional geologist or engineer complete and stamp the forms, which will then be returned into the Tank Program Manager for review and signature. Work cannot commence until NCDEQ has approved the permit. Strict sampling requirements according to NCAC 2N, exist for removals of these systems. Once USTs and OWSs are removed or closed in place, completion permits and closure reports are required from a professional engineer or geologist for submission to NCDEQ.

18.5 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 the Contractor through marking, fencing, wrapping, or other approved techniques.

18.6 REDUCTION OF SOIL EROSION. Earthwork brought to final grade shall be finished as indicated and specified in the TO, drawings, and specifications. 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.

18.7 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 shall be prepared in accordance with current Fort Bragg and State of North Carolina requirements. This plan shall 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 by the State of North Carolina, however, an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan shall be prepared by Contractor and submitted for approval to the DPW Water Management Branch. Appropriate 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 shall be maintained on site by the Contractor, along with any other documentation required by Water Management branch or the State of North Carolina (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 perform adequately, additional measures that perform adequately shall be implemented by the Contractor. Surfaces shall be non-erosive and stable within 15 work 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, drawings, and specifications as well as any further measures necessary to comply with current Fort Bragg and State of North Carolina requirements. The Contractor shall maintain all constructed erosion and sedimentation control measures until they receive written removal approval by DPW WMB. Removal by Contractor shall be coordinated with the COR.

18.8 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. All projects must comply with the Energy Independence Security Act of 2007, Section 438. This executive order states, “Storm water runoff requirements for federal development projects. The sponsor of any development or redevelopment project involving a Federal facility with a footprint that exceeds 5,000 square feet shall use site planning, design, construction, and maintenance strategies for the property to maintain or restore, to the maximum extent technically feasible, the pre-development hydrology of the property with regard to the temperature, rate, volume, and duration of flow.” Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Installations and Environment) memorandum of 19 January 2010 directs DoD components to implement EISA Section 438 using Low Impact Development (LID) techniques in accordance with the methodology described in UFC 3-210-10, Low Impact Development. DoD policy specifies that the contractor/designer is to determine pre-development hydrology based on site-specific conditions and local meteorology by using the 95th percentile storm. The Fort Bragg 95th percentile storm is 1.8 inches in 24 hours.

18.9 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 requirements (Fort Bragg Regulation 200-2 and/or other). The DPW has established the following requirements to remain in compliance with hazardous waste requirements as established by both State of North Carolina and Federal environmental laws.

18.10 COMPATIBLE CONTAINERS. Chemical waste shall be contained and stored in appropriate 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 by telephone at 911 (or 910-432-0911) and to the DPW Environmental Compliance Branch at 910-396-2141 or 910-432-0911. Contractor shall ensure personnel understand that immediate notification is critical.

18.11 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 two work days prior to sampling for observation by the COR and/or DPW Environmental Compliance Branch. Contractor shall submit samples to a properly certified independent laboratory for analysis. The Contractor shall provide the analysis report to the COR and the DPW Environmental Compliance Branch. The laboratory shall be listed in the approved Environmental Protection Plan.

18.12 NONHAZARDOUS WASTE. Waste that has been certified as non-hazardous waste may be removed from the project site by the Contractor. These wastes shall be disposed of in accordance with all applicable Federal, Department of the Army, State of North Carolina, and Fort Bragg requirements. The Contractor shall address the disposal method and location of the disposal site for each chemical waste in the approved Environmental Protection Plan.

18.13 HAZARDOUS WASTE. The Contractor shall not remove hazardous waste from Department of Defense land without approval by the KO and DPW Environmental Compliance Branch. Removal shall be performed by a Contractor properly licensed to handle and transport hazardous waste. The hazardous waste Contractor shall prepare the hazardous waste manifest form for signature by the Environmental Compliance Branch before each shipment of hazardous waste leaves the installation. Each container of hazardous waste shall be immediately labeled with a hazardous waste label and marked with the current accumulation start date once any hazardous waste is put in the container. The Contractor shall protect these containers from exposure to weather. The Contractor shall keep the containers closed and inspect each at least weekly for signs of rust or deterioration. Inspection results shall be documented by the Contractor.