21-AUG_2022-SOO Construct Sprinkler-System-Bldg 41418-41420.pdf

SOO: Construct Sprinkler System Bldg. 41418 and Construct Sprinkler System Bldg. 41420 Revision: 0

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

Work Order Number FEE13146-3J – Building 41418

Construct Sprinkler System and

Work Order Number FEE13144-3J – Building 41420 Construct Sprinkler System

Project Manager: Fredy Arevalo Revision 0

Date: 21 August 2022

1.0 Project Background

1.01 PROJECT 1: Building 41418 is a historically significant structure within the Fort Huachuca National Historic Landmark District. All work shall comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The existing facility was built in 1916. The facility has an old fire alarm system that will not be modernized with this project. This project will provide a new fire sprinkler system for the entire building. The building second floor is occupied. The Contractor shall finish the first floor and allow the occupants three days to move before beginning the work on the second floor.

1.02 PROJECT 2: Building 41420 is a historically significant structure within the Fort Huachuca National Historic Landmark District. All work shall comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The existing facility was built in 1916. The facility has an old fire alarm system that will not be modernized with this project. This project will provide a new fire sprinkler system for the entire building. The first floor of the building is occupied. The Contractor shall finish the second floor and allow the occupant three days to move before beginning the work on the first floor.

2.0 Statement of Objectives

This is a Design/Build contract with TWO (2) PROJECTS.

2.01 PROJECT 1: The Contractor shall provide design/build services and furnish all labor, material, equipment, supervision, transportation, permits, fees, and licenses necessary to “Construct Sprinkler System for Bldg. 41418”, located at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. A non-specific Statement of Work (SOW) for this repair project is provided in Section 4.0. The Contractor shall prepare a more detailed SOW outlining their Contract Execution Overview, to include the technical approach, labor hours, materials/equipment, self-performance/sub-contractor, and tentative schedule. This SOO generalizes major work elements and is not all inclusive as it is performance based. The Contractor shall field verify the area of work before submitting their SOW and proposal.

2.02 PROJECT 2: The Contractor shall provide design/build services and furnish all labor, material, equipment, supervision, transportation, permits, fees, and licenses necessary to “Construct Sprinkler System for Bldg. 41420”, located at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. A non-specific SOW for this repair project is provided in Section 4.0. The Contractor shall prepare a more detailed SOW outlining their Contract Execution Overview, to include their technical approach, labor hours, materials/equipment, self-performance/sub-contractor, and tentative schedule. This SOO generalizes major work elements and is not all inclusive as it is performance based. The Contractor shall field verify the area of work before submitting their SOW and proposal.

3.0 Proposal Requirements

3.01 Technical Approach. The Contractor Proposal Technical Approach section must address each of the line items listed in Section 4.0. Language of this section must include a description of the steps and methods by which each item of the SOW will be completed. This description must adhere to the details outlined in pertinent UFGC and UFC specifications (see listing in back of this SOO), such that a clear understanding of the requirements can be demonstrated to a competent, qualified person and must describe each Project separately.

3.02 Materials/Quantities/Equipment. The Contractor Proposal Materials, Quantities and Equipment section must provide a clear and detailed list of all of the building materials AND estimated quantities, as well as the equipment to be used in the execution of the project. These items must be presented in a bulleted list fashion such that a competent qualified person can understand what materials, estimated quantities, and equipment will be used during the execution phase of the project.

3.02.01 Materials shall include items such as chemicals or mechanical fasteners, hardware, devices, valves, piping, sealants, structural members, and all other permanently installed materials at the project location.

3.02.02 Equipment shall consist of all tools, machinery, motorized or engine driven equipment, and all other non-permanent items which will not be left on site.

3.03 Labor Hours. The Contractor Proposal Labor Hours section must give a detailed breakdown of labor hours, to include an estimated number of hours assigned to each trade or supervisory position, such that a clear understanding of the division of labor can be determined. In addition, the total number of hours estimated for the project should be listed.

3.04 Tentative Schedule. The Contractor Proposal Tentative Schedule section must provide a detailed estimate of all activities to be conducted during the project period of performance.

Scheduled actions must be listed in a logical order to demonstrate a clear timeline of the proposed project activities.

4.0 Statement of Work

4.01 PROJECT 1. Building 41418: The following list is not detailed in scope. The Contractor shall provide a more specific SOW.

4.01.01 Abate Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) only in areas to be disturbed by this project. See Asbestos and Analysis Report #202203722 and 201902405.

4.01.02 The Contractor shall take precautions to contain any lead dust created during repair work as lead containing paint may be encountered. Contractor shall prepare and execute an EPA/OSHA compliant Lead in Construction worker protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.20 as applicable.

4.01.03 The Contractor shall remove any other appurtenances, if necessary, in order to install the fire sprinkler system and ductwork.

4.01.04 When existing equipment is removed for any reason, all re-connections shall be installed with new mounting screws.

4.01.05 Upon completion of construction activities, patch, repair, and/or paint to match existing, any and all finishes that were disturbed in order to complete the project.

4.01.06 Remove and dispose of all ceiling tiles and suspended ceiling assemblies throughout the second floor.

4.01.07 Provide and install new suspended ceiling system throughout the second floor. New suspended ceiling shall be Armstrong prelude XL 15/16” white grid and Armstrong #769 Cortega 2’x4’x5/8” square edge white ceiling tile. The area is approximately

3900 SF.

4.01.08 Do not remove the original plaster ceiling. The contractor shall repair existing plaster ceiling, estimated at 10%, and re-attach the existing plaster ceiling to the wood joists with 3-inch long spanx wood screws with 1.5 inch diameter plate washers.

4.01.09 The existing electrical and communication system including fire alarm, lighting, and wiring for receptacles shall be protected during the project.

4.01.10 The second floor electrical lighting shall remain. A portion of the electrical and related systems attached to the plaster ceiling may have to be removed and reinstalled to accommodate the new air-cooling ductwork and sprinkler piping. The goal is to provide safe disconnections where required to allow safe reconnections when the new suspended ceiling is installed.

4.01.11 The evaporative air-cooling system uses the existing suspended ceiling assembly plenum to supply cool air to each room through the supply registers. The Contractor shall provide duct system design stamped by an engineer. The design shall include air ducted supply to each room and air ducted return through the attic. The existing air ducted return discharges in the attic and may be undersized. In addition, the contractor shall perform and provide Duck Air Leakage Test (DALT) and Test and Air Balance reports.

4.01.12 Remove existing wall partitions and any items attached to the existing ceiling that are not required for the structural system. Patch and paint to match existing the area floor, walls, and ceiling, where the wall was removed.

4.01.13 Contractor shall fire caulk all new and existing penetrations.

4.01.14 Provide and place two 10’x20’ CONEX boxes at the locations designated. Remove furniture and other items left on the second floor and store them in the CONEX boxes.

Upon completion, stored furniture and other items shall be returned to their original locations in Building 41418.

4.01.15 Contractor shall coordinate access to the secured room with the User. The User will provide escorts whenever the Contractor requires access to the room.

4.01.16 The southwest corner room on the first floor has new ceiling tiles, and the suspended ceiling assembly should not be demolished to install the sprinkler head(s).

FIRE SUPPRESSION.

4.01.17 Design and install a fire sprinkler/fire suppression system in accordance with the latest UFC 3-600-01 (Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities), UFC 3-601-02 (Fire Protection Systems Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance), NFPA 13 (Standard for the

Installation of Sprinkler System), NFPA 914 (Fire Protection of Historic Structures), NFPA 25 (Fire Sprinkler System Report), and per the Fort Huachuca Fire Department (FHFD) Requirements of 07 May 2020.

4.01.18 Provide and install 8-inch fire sprinkler underground water main. The connection point shall be before the existing pressure reducing valve (PRV) located at the intersection of Christy and Hungerford Avenues. Installing the 8-inch pipe will require trenching approximately 770 feet, which will disturb less than 1 acre of land. Therefore, the Contractor does not need to obtain authorization to discharge storm water under an AZPDES construction storm water permit. See Sketch #1.

4.01.19 Provide and install new accessible fire hydrant connected to the new line and protected by four 6-inch diameter steel pipe bollards per code. The exact location shall be determined by the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Project Manager.

4.01.20 Provide and install one 8”x8”x6” underground main tee (T), NRS gate valve, and a vertical post indicator in front of Building 41416. The exact location shall be determined by the DPW Project Manager. The 6-inch outlet will be the future connection point for Building 41416. Include thrust blocks at elbows and bends.

4.01.21 Provide and install one 8”x8”x6” underground main tee (T), NRS gate valve, and a vertical post indicator in front of Building 41418. The exact location shall be determined by the DPW Project Manager. The 8-inch outlet of the tee (T) will be the connection point for building 41420.

4.01.22 Saw cut, remove, and replace existing pavement as necessary to perform the work. The saw cuts shall be made at least 12-inches beyond the sides of any trenches so that the width of pavement removed and replaced is at least 2 feet greater than the width of any trench.

4.01.23 Water line shall be properly shaded and the trench shall be backfilled in 6” lifts properly compacted.

4.01.24 Provide and install utility marking tape and tracer wire for the new water line.

4.01.25 The Fire Suppression System in the open air shall be a dry-pipe system to preclude freezing. The exterior fire sprinkler lines shall be painted to match the existing floor joists.

4.01.26 Locate and install all exterior dry type fire sprinkler branch lines and heads covering the porch areas at ten (10) feet on center, mounted directly on and as close as possible to the bottom of the existing floor joists covering the exterior porch areas. The design shall not create bird perching areas. Provide and install a pipe plug at the low end of every branch line that does not/cannot drain back to the fire sprinkler riser.

4.01.27 Install a new double-check backflow assembly inside the basement with remote Fire Department Connection (FDC) and check valve.

4.01.28 Locate the FDC at a readily accessible location from the street or fire lane and install four 6-inch diameter steel pipe bollards to protect it. The FDC shall be at least 40 feet away from the building.

4.01.29 The Contractor shall submit computer generated hydraulic calculations and design drawings for review and approval prior to installation of the fire sprinkler system. The drawings shall be stamped and signed by a Registered Professional Engineer.

4.01.30 Electrically supervise all sprinkler system water control valves to include sectional control, isolation, and floor control valves with approved tamper switches. Each tamper switch shall have its own specific address monitored as a supervisory function within building fire alarm system.

4.01.31 Electrically supervise Backflow Preventer Test Connection water control valve in the closed position with approved tamper switch having its own specific address monitored as a supervisory function within building fire alarm system. Provide wire in appropriate underground conduit to the fire panel for this connection.

4.01.32 Properly insulate sprinkler piping per code except where otherwise specified.

4.01.33 Schedule the Test of the new fire sprinkler system with DPW and Fort Huachuca Fire Department (FHFD) representatives.

4.01.34 Provide and install FHFD accessible Knox Box. The Contractor shall submit “KNOX” FDC locking caps to the FHFD the day the FDC caps are installed.

4.02 PROJECT 2. Building 41420: The following list is not detailed in scope. The Contractor shall provide a more specific SOW.

4.02.01 Building 41420 has been tested for Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM). The test results are negative for asbestos. See Asbestos and Analysis Report #202203726.

4.02.02 The Contractor shall take precautions to contain any lead dust created during repair work as lead containing paint may be encountered. Contractor shall prepare and execute an EPA/OSHA compliant Lead in Construction worker protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.20 as applicable.

4.02.03 The Contractor shall remove any other appurtenances, if necessary, in order to install the fire sprinkler system.

4.02.04 Remove and dispose of all ceiling tiles and suspended ceiling assemblies throughout the first and second floors.

4.02.05 Provide and install a new suspended ceiling system throughout the second floor. New suspended ceiling shall be Armstrong prelude XL 15/16” white grid and Armstrong #769 Cortega 2’x4’x5/8” square edge white ceiling tile. The area is approximately

8178 SF.

4.02.06 Do not remove the original plaster ceiling. The contractor shall repair existing plaster ceiling, estimated at 10%, and re-attach the existing plaster ceiling to the wood joists with 3-inch long spanx wood screws with 1.5 inch diameter plate washers. Some of the original plaster was replaced with gypsum board.

4.02.07 The existing electrical and communication systems including fire alarm, lighting, and wiring for receptacles shall be protected during the project.

4.02.08 The electrical lighting shall remain. Portions of the electrical, fire alarm, and related systems attached to the plaster ceiling may have to be removed and reinstalled to accommodate the sprinkler piping. The goal is to provide safe disconnections where required to allow safe reconnections when the new suspended ceiling is installed.

4.02.09 The evaporative air-cooling system in this facility is ducted air supply and shall remain. The contractor shall replace all flexible ducts with new ones, clean the main metal ductwork, and reseal all joints. The Contractor shall provide duct system design stamped by an engineer. The design shall use the existing main metal ductwork, air ducted return through the attic on the 2nd floor, and through the shaft on the 1st floor.

The existing air ducted return has motorized air dumpers. In addition, the contractor shall perform and provide Duck Air Leakage Test (DALT) and Test and Air Balance reports.

4.02.10 Upon completion of construction activities, patch, repair, and/or paint to match existing any and all finishes that were disturbed in order to complete the project.

4.02.11 Both existing ceiling plenums are for cool air supply. The Contractor shall design and install a duct system for each room in addition to testing and balancing the system.

4.02.12 Contractor shall fire caulk all new and existing penetrations.

4.02.13 Provide and place two 10’x20’ CONEX boxes at the locations designated. Remove furniture and other items left on the second floor and store them in the CONEX boxes.

Upon completion, stored furniture and other items shall be returned to their original locations in Building 41420.

4.02.14 Contractor shall coordinate access to the secured room with the User. The User will provide escorts whenever the Contractor requires access to the room.

FIRE SUPPRESSION.

4.02.15 Design and install a fire sprinkler/fire suppression system accordance with the latest UFC 3-600-01 (Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities), UFC 3-601-02 (Fire Protection Systems Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance), NFPA 13 (Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler System), NFPA 914 (Fire Protection of Historic Structures), NFPA 25 (Fire Sprinkler System Report), and per the Fort Huachuca Fire Department (FHFD) Requirements of 07 May 2020.

4.02.16 Provide and install 8-inch fire sprinkler underground water main. The connection point shall be the fire sprinkler main tee (T) located in front of Building 41418 along Christy Avenue. See Sketch #1.

4.02.17 Provide and install new accessible fire hydrant connected to the new line and protected by four 6-inch diameter steel pipe bollards per code. The exact location shall be determined by the DPW Project Manager.

4.02.18 Provide and install one 8”x8”x6” underground main tee (T), NRS gate valve, and a vertical post indicator in front of Building 41419. The exact location shall be determined by the DPW Project Manager. The 6-inch outlet will be the future connection point for Building 41419.

4.02.19 Provide and install one 8”x8”x6” underground main tee (T), NRS gate valve, and a vertical post indicator in front of Building 41420. The exact location shall be determined by the DPW Project Manager. The 8-inch outlet shall be the future connection point for other buildings.

4.02.20 Saw cut, remove, and replace existing pavement as necessary to perform the work. The saw cuts shall be made at least 12-inches beyond the sides of any trenches so that the width of pavement removed and replaced is at least 2 feet greater than the width of any trench.

4.02.21 Water line shall be properly shaded and the trench backfilled in 6” lifts properly compacted.

4.02.22 Provide and install utility marking tape and tracer wire for the new water line. The water service entrance will be steel pipe.

4.02.23 The Fire Suppression System in the open air shall be a dry-pipe system to preclude freezing. The exterior fire sprinkler lines shall be painted to match the existing floor joists.

4.02.24 Locate and install all exterior dry type fire sprinkler branch lines and heads covering the porch areas at ten (10) feet on center, mounted directly on and as close as possible to the bottom of the existing floor joists covering the exterior porch areas. The design shall not create bird perching areas. Provide and install a pipe plug at the low end of every branch line that does not/cannot drain back to the fire sprinkler riser.

4.02.25 Install a new double-check backflow assembly inside the basement with remote FDC and check valve.

4.02.26 Locate the FDC at a readily accessible location from the street or fire lane and protect assembly with four 6-inch diameter steel pipe bollards The FDC shall be at least 40 feet away from the building.

4.02.27 The Contractor shall submit computer generated hydraulic calculations and design drawings for review and approval prior installation of fire sprinkler system. The drawings shall be stamped and signed by a Registered Professional Engineer.

4.02.28 Electrically supervise all sprinkler system water control valves to include sectional control, isolation, and floor control valves with approved tamper switches. Each tamper switch shall have its own specific address monitored as a supervisory function within building fire alarm system.

4.02.29 Electrically supervise Backflow Preventer Test Connection water control valve in the closed position with approved tamper switch having its own specific address monitored as a supervisory function within building fire alarm system.

4.02.30 Properly insulate sprinkler piping per code except where otherwise specified.

4.02.31 Schedule the Test of the new fire sprinkler system with DPW and FHFD representatives.

4.02.32 Provide and install a FHFD accessible Knox Box. The Contractor shall submit “KNOX” FDC locking caps to FHFD the day the FDC caps are installed.

4.03 Closeout

4.03.01 PROJECT 1. Building 41418:

4.03.01.01 Prepare and submit a DD Form 1354 Information Worksheet.

4.03.01.02 Provide water quality testing report.

4.03.01.03 Perform final inspection.

4.03.01.04 Resolve discrepancies.

4.03.01.05 Provide final as-built drawings in AutoCAD per AEC standards with no external references nested within drawings, 3 sets of 11x17 prints with 6 CDs.

4.03.01.06 Submittal of AutoCAD drawings (.dwg files) shall also include every external reference file, shape file, image file, font, custom object (ObjectARX), data-link file (Excel, PDF, tif), photometric data link and color-dependent plot table file used for producing the drawings.

4.03.01.07 Provide O&M manuals, 3 sets of prints and six CDs.

4.03.02 PROJECT 2. Building 41420:

4.03.02.01 Prepare and submit a DD Form 1354 Information Worksheet.

4.03.02.02 Provide water quality testing report.

4.03.02.03 Perform final inspection.

4.03.02.04 Resolve discrepancies.

4.03.02.05 Provide final as-built drawings in AutoCAD per AEC standards with no external references nested within drawings, 3 sets of 11x17 prints with 6 CDs.

4.03.02.06 Submittal of AutoCAD drawings (.dwg files) shall also include every external reference file, shape file, image file, font, custom object (ObjectARX), data-link file (Excel, PDF, tif), photometric data link and color-dependent plot table file used for producing the drawings.

4.03.02.07 Provide O&M manuals, 3 sets of prints and six CDs.

5.0 Schedule

5.01 Notice to Proceed (NTP) for the projects shall be issued no later than 10 calendar days after the award. PROJECT 1. Building 41418 and PROJECT 2. Building 41420 shall be 100% complete and ready for final inspection no later than 200 working days after the NTP.

5.02 The Contractor’s proposed schedule for EACH PROJECT shall be submitted with the proposal. A revised schedule shall be submitted at the time of the preconstruction conference. The schedule shall be in the form of a progress chart of suitable scale to indicate the percentage of work scheduled for completion at any given date during the period. The schedule shall take into consideration anticipated adverse weather that could preclude progress, long-lead equipment or materials critical to the completion of the project, review periods for submittal items requiring Government review and approval, air quality control permitting process and, other events and milestones as necessary. The schedule shall be dated and signed by the preparer. The schedule shall be updated, revised, and submitted for approval each time in the event that work falls behind. The revision number shall be shown on any re-submittal. The intent is to show in the event that construction is behind just how the Contractor intends to finish within the approved contract time period. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to properly maintain the site during the life of the contract and warranty. Any damage caused by nature beyond the Contractor’s control will be addressed as a separate issue.

6.0 Occupancy

6.01 The 2nd floor of Building 41418 will be occupied. The latrines and storage areas are located in the basement. The Contractor will schedule and perform work in such a manner as to allow the occupants of the building to continue their normal activities with the least amount of interference. The Contractor shall provide portable latrines, including at least one ABA compliant portable latrine, for up-to 40 people whenever the building’s latrines are unavailable due to Contractor’s work.

6.02 The 1st floor of Building 41420 will be occupied. The Contractor will schedule and perform work in such a manner as to allow the occupants of the building to continue their normal activities with the least amount of interference. The Contractor shall provide portable latrines, including at least one ABA compliant portable latrine, for up-to 40 people whenever the building’s latrines are unavailable due to Contractor’s work.

7.0 Material, Standards, Codes, Regulations, and Workmanship (FAR 52.236-5, Material and Workmanship)

7.01 All materials and equipment shall be new unless otherwise specified. All work shall be completed in accordance with the plans and specifications, applicable industry standards, UFC, UFGS, NFPA, ASHRAE, NEC, SMACNA, NEBB, AABC, MUTCD, SDDCTEA, and AASHTO standards; federal, state, and local codes, regulations of EPA, OSHA, NEPA if required; Network Enterprise Center (NEC) and SSVEC requirements; Fort Huachuca Energy Policy and Army Energy and Water Management Program. All government permits, certifications, lead paint and asbestos analyses, if required, etc. shall be obtained by the Contractor prior to commencement of work or prior to beginning construction and are the specific responsibility of the Contractor (Federal, State and local governments). Air quality control permitting efforts must be coordinated with DPW ENRD Air Quality Program prior to the start of any construction and prior to making any irrevocable decisions (i.e. purchasing equipment) related to equipment, activities or processes that have the potential to emit air pollutants such as combustion exhaust, dust, asbestos, evaporative emissions, refrigerant, etc.

All certifications are the responsibility of the Contractor (potable water health certifications, gas weld certifications, refrigerant technician certifications, asbestos removal certifications, etc.) and must be provided to the COR prior to final payment.

7.02 The provisions of Public Law 109-58 (Energy Policy Act of 2005) shall be totally incorporated.

In the event of a conflict with industry standards, project specifications will take precedence.

7.02.01 All lighting projects are to be LED or equivalent. The Energy Branch must approve all designs prior to construction and all energy calculations must be included.

7.03 The Contractor shall obtain specific approval for all materials and equipment that vary from the standards established herein. All work shall be performed in a skillful and workmanlike manner to current applicable industry standards and in accordance with manufacturer instructions. Work requiring certified craftsmen shall be performed by certified personnel. Proof of such certification, training, or other qualifications shall be made available to the Government upon request. If the manufacturer of any product used in accomplishing this project has published an installation and/or operation manual, such manual shall be followed in its entirety. If any organization such as, but not limited to, APA or ANSI publish any construction guide, it will be followed as applicable to this project. If the manufacturer’s manual deviates from any established code, regulation, local requirement or this SOW, such deviation shall be brought to the attention of the government representative before award, for written resolution. A revised SOW will be issued to specify such resolution and incorporated in any resulting award.

7.04 Commissioning of major systems (e.g., HVAC, fire protection, etc.) is required, unless otherwise noted.

7.05 The Contractor shall comply with Federal directives by recycling at least 50% of Construction waste.

7.06 The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State and Army Environmental requirements. Ensure Contractor responsibilities and operating limitations are noted in proposal [i.e. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be initiated and paid for by the Contractor, Contractor must conduct and record dust control for all dust-generating activities, Contractor cannot use photo-chemically-reactive solvents in the application of architectural coating, etc.]. Contractor shall keep all required records as stated in the following (and any others as required by Federal/State authorities) and submit to the government.

7.07 Air, water, asbestos, lead based paint and hazardous waste, among others, need to be covered in any construction, demolition or renovation contract; thus, the Contractor is required to maintain all record-keeping and submit it to the appropriate government entity at the appropriate time, with a copy sent to the DPW COR.

7.08 Work on historic buildings must follow the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, unless otherwise specified. Repair of historic fabric of the building must be completed with in-kind materials and color. If repair is not possible, replacement must be with in-kind material and color to match the historic fabric to the extent possible. All historic fabric of the building is Government property and those items that cannot be reused (such as doors, windows, door/window hardware, hand rails, etc.) shall be returned to the Government after removal from the building.

7.09 Environmental work statement clause for all exterior work (SWPPP)

7.09.01 Through the Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) permitting program, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) regulates the discharge of storm water from construction sites throughout the state including those on military installations.

7.09.01.01 "Construction" refers to actions that result in a disturbance of the land, including clearing, grading, excavating, and other similar activities. It also includes "construction-related activities," areas that support the construction project such as stockpiles, borrow areas, concrete truck washouts, fueling areas, material storage areas, and equipment storage areas.

7.09.01.02 Stockpiles, borrow pits, etc. need to be weed-free areas. Contractors shall use certified weed-free fill or contractors must sterilize the fill before bringing it onto the installation.

7.09.02 The AZPDES Storm water Program requires operators of construction sites one acre or larger (including smaller sites that are part of a larger common plan of development) to obtain authorization to discharge storm water under an AZPDES construction storm water permit. The Contractor is responsible for determining whether its construction site will exceed this minimum threshold with consideration of the definition provided above and if so, obtaining coverage under an AZPDES construction storm water permit.

7.09.03 Obtaining coverage under an AZPDES permit entails preparing and implementing a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in accordance with ADEQ requirements and submitting a Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage under the applicable AZPDES general permit. Once ADEQ receives the NOI, ADEQ then issues an authorization certificate to the Contractor. If a contractor has a sub-contractor working together on the same project, then the Contractor and Sub-contractor(s) will have to submit a NOI for the same job and separate authorization certificates will be issued to each party.

7.09.04 If the Contractor determines that the project will not exceed the minimum threshold and does not submit an NOI and it is later determined that the threshold is exceeded, the Contractor will be required to stop all work until they have completed the above process. If the appropriate documentation is not provided to the Government prior to the start of construction or once the threshold is exceeded, the Contracting Officer will be notified of the failure to comply with a contract requirement, the ADEQ Enforcement Section will be notified, and other appropriate action will be taken to resolve the matter. The Contractor and any Sub-contractor(s) will be liable for any fines levied by ADEQ.

7.09.05 A critical component of the SWPPP is final site stabilization. This generally involves restoring the disturbed area to at least 70% of its former vegetative state. After implementing all aspects of the SWPPP, to include final site stabilization, the Contractor submits a Notice of Termination to ADEQ, ending coverage under the AZPDES permit.

7.09.06 The government highly recommends that contractors visit the ADEQ website at https://www.azdeq.gov, under water programs and type in "Construction Permits/SWPPP" in the search box for all relevant information on obtaining coverage.

7.09.07 It is the responsibility of the Contractor to develop a SWPPP that meets applicable requirements; the Government will not review or approve the Contractor SWPPP for compliance with applicable laws. The Contractor and any Sub-contractor(s) shall provide a copy of the ADEQ Notice of Intent (NOI) and a copy of the SWPPP to the Government employee performing construction oversight prior to any construction or construction-related activities as defined above. Contractor may request a courtesy inspection by the Government of their site as it conforms to their SWPPP.

8.0 Clean Up (FAR 52.236-12, Cleaning Up)

8.01 The Contractor shall at all times keep the work area, including storage areas, free from accumulation of waste materials. All trash will be removed from the site on a daily basis. Upon completion of the project, all equipment, materials and other items associated with the project shall be removed from the project site and the site shall be left clean. Any and all waste products created during performance of the work shall be removed from the project site, packaged in an environmentally approved manner and disposed of OFF-POST at an environmentally approved disposal site.

9.0 Utilities

9.01 Where available, onsite utilities will be provided to the Contractor at their expense and will require a Utility Sales Agreement with Fort Huachuca. These utilities shall be used only in the performance and support of the project.

9.02 Any temporary connection to the utility system will be coordinated with the contracting officer’s representative prior to hook-up. The Contractor shall complete the temporary connection and all temporary electrical work in accordance with applicable codes and standards. Temporary electrical wiring and devices shall comply with the current

National Electrical Code. Temporary wiring and devices shall be removed at project completion. All temporary electrical work shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

9.03 Expansions/tie-ins to the potable water system and/or sewer collection system must be coordinated with the DPW. Some projects for expanding the potable water system and/or the sewer collection system will require an ADEQ 4.01 permit/NOI, prior to breaking ground.

10.0 Storage Areas/Lay Down Yards

10.01 The Contractor and the Contracting Officer’s Representative will agree on temporary storage areas and lay down yards in the general location of the project. Request for proposed storage area shall be submitted with the proposal documents. The Contractor shall be responsible for the safety, security and maintenance associated with storage areas. Storage areas shall be kept clean and in a neat and organized appearance at all times. If the storage area is not maintained, the Contracting Officer may direct the Contractor to store materials off the installation. Storage areas and lay down yards shall be returned to the existing stable state, which may require some rehabilitation of the land, like re-seeding with native grass mixtures. The Contractor shall submit the seed mixture for approval.

11.0 DD Form 1354 Worksheet Preparation

11.01 The Contractor shall prepare a DD Form 1354 Information Worksheet near completion of the project and submit it to the Government prior to final inspection and acceptance.

The Contractor may obtain a DD Form 1354 Information worksheet from the DOC CS or the DPW COR.

12.0 Controlled Areas

The Contractor will be escorted for any and all work performed in controlled or secured areas.

The occupant of the facility requiring the work will provide an escort for the Contractor.

13.0 Waste Disposal and Borrow Pits

13.01 The Contractor shall comply with the Fort Huachuca Waste Disposal/Borrow Pit Plan and submit a project specific Environmental Protection/Borrow Pit Plan.

14.0 Contractor Quality Control (CQC)

14.01 The Contractor is responsible for quality control and shall establish and maintain an effective quality control system and shall include the following:

14.01.01 The Quality control system shall consist of plans, procedures, and organization necessary to produce an end product that complies with the specified requirements of this project. The system shall cover all construction activities, both on site and off site, and shall be coordinated with the proposed construction schedule.

14.01.02 The Contractor shall submit to the COR for review and approval a Contractor Quality Control Plan proposed to implement the specified requirements. The plan shall identify personnel, procedures, controls, instructions, tests, records, and forms to be used. Construction will be permitted to begin only after acceptance of the CQC plan.

The plan shall include, as a minimum, the following to cover all construction operations and features.

14.01.03 A description of the CQC organization and lines of authority (e.g., Organization Chart).

14.01.04 Names, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and authorities of CQC personnel.

14.01.05 Procedures for scheduling, reviewing, certifying, and managing submittals. The Government’s goal is to review and return any submittal within 10 working days.

14.01.06 Procedures for conducting CQC inspections to include routine inspections, follow-up inspections on deficient work, pre-final inspections, and final inspections.

14.01.07 Procedures for tracking construction deficiencies from the time of identification through acceptable corrective action (e.g., Deficiency Tracking Log).

14.01.07.01 Documentation and reporting procedures, including proposed reporting format.

14.01.08 The Contractor shall maintain current records providing factual evidence that the required QC activities and/or tests have been performed. These records shall be furnished to the Government daily and within 24 hours after the date covered by the report (except when no work is performed; then one report shall be submitted for every seven days of no work). The reports shall include the work of Sub-contractors and suppliers and shall be on an acceptable form that includes, as a minimum, the following information:

14.01.08.01 Contractor/Sub-contractor and their area of responsibility.

14.01.08.02 Work performed each day, giving location, description, and by whom.

14.01.08.03 Weather conditions encountered.

14.01.08.04 Any delays encountered.

14.01.08.05 Test and/or control activities performed with results and references to specifications/drawings.

14.01.08.06 Materials received at the site with statement as to quantity and quality, acceptability, and storage.

14.01.08.07 Submittals and deliverables reviewed.

14.01.08.08 Job safety evaluations stating what was checked, results, and instructions or corrective actions taken.

14.01.08.09 Instructions given or received and conflicts in plans and or specifications.

14.01.08.10 Contractor’s verification statement that equipment and materials incorporated into the work and the workmanship comply with the specified requirements.

14.01.08.11 Air Quality Control – the Contractor shall comply with all requirements of the Fort Huachuca Air Quality Control Permit and other Clean Air Act regulations by submitting all required records, including but not limited to the following, as applicable, in accordance with applicable pre-construction/construction/post-construction timelines, to the DPW ENRD Air Quality Program:

14.01.08.11.01 Detailed equipment specifications and activity/process descriptions

14.01.08.11.02 Documentation of equipment that was installed in accordance with manufacturer instruction

14.01.08.11.03 Specifications of removed equipment

14.01.08.11.04 Dust control logs

14.01.08.11.05 Fuel certifications

14.01.08.11.06 Report of run times occurring during equipment installation (i.e.

generator hour meter readings)

14.01.08.11.07 EPA engine certifications

14.01.08.11.08 Records of Asbestos NESHAP Notification for Renovation and Demolition Activities forms filed with the appropriate state/county entity and all supporting documentation

14.01.08.11.09 Miscellaneous chemical usage

14.01.08.11.10 Refrigerant loss, etc.

14.01.08.12 All reporting details must be coordinated with the Air Quality Program prior to the start of construction or activity/process.

15.0 Inspection

15.01 All work is subject to inspection and testing by the Government at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance, in accordance with FAR 52.246-12, Inspection of Construction. Government inspections and tests do not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures, nor does it constitute or imply Government acceptance of the work. The presence or absence of a Government inspector does not relieve the Contractor of complying with the specified requirements, nor is the Government inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the specification without the Contracting Officer’s written authorization.

16.0 Accident Prevention

16.01 The Contractor shall comply with 29 CFR part 1926, 29 CFR part 1910, all state and local occupational safety and health requirements, and the requirements of EM 385-1-1, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual.

16.02 The Contractor is responsible for accident prevention and safety and shall establish and maintain an effective system.

16.03 The plan shall be developed by a “qualified person” (EM 385-1-1, A-1, 1.a.) and be signed by a representative of the prime Contractor’s “corporate office authorized to obligate the company.” The plan shall meet the minimum basic outline requirements contained in EM 385-1-1, Appendix A. The plan shall be job-specific and shall include work to be performed by sub-contractors and measures to be taken by the Contractor to control hazards associated with materials, services, or equipment provided by suppliers.

The accident prevention plan shall include procedures for frequent safety inspections, conducted by competent persons, of the work sites, material, and equipment to ensure compliance with the plan and other referenced standards. Unless otherwise approved, Quality Control personnel shall conduct and document daily safety inspections.

17.0 Submittals

17.01 The Contractor shall provide information and/or submit samples of materials that the Contractor contemplates incorporating in the work. All submittals shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

17.02 The following submittal items are required for this project:

17.02.01 Submittals required prior to start of construction (normally at the PRECON) shall include:

17.02.01.01 Construction schedule

17.02.01.02 Project designs, specifications, design analysis

17.02.01.03 Shop drawings

17.02.01.04 Submittal Register (ENG FORM 4025 and 4288)

17.02.01.05 Catalog cuts (equipment and materials)

17.02.01.06 Finish material samples and/or product data

17.02.01.07 Sub-contractor personnel list (POC with phone number)

17.02.01.08 Quality Control, Accident Prevention, Disposal/Borrow Pit Plans

17.02.01.09 Permits and certifications (Dig Permit, SWPPP/NOIs, 4.01 permits, Hot Work, etc.)

17.02.01.10 Air Quality Control and other Environmental submittals as appropriate

17.02.02 Submittals required during the construction period shall include:

17.02.02.01 Monthly reports to COR

17.02.02.02 Air Quality Control Reports and other Environmental submittals

17.02.02.03 TAB reports – certified by NEBB Technician

17.02.02.04 Draft DD Form 1354 Worksheet

17.02.02.05 Air Quality Control and other Environmental submittals as appropriate

17.02.03 Submittals required near the end of the project but before final inspection:

17.02.03.01 Final DD Form 1354 Worksheet

17.02.03.02 As-Built drawings (per contract requirements)

17.02.03.03 Certified Commissioning Reports

17.02.03.04 O&M manuals – 3 hard copies and six computer disk (CD)

17.02.03.05 All required certifications (potable water piping, gas line joint fusion weld certification, etc.)

17.02.03.06 Training for shop personnel

17.02.03.07 Estimate quantity of all recycled wastes

17.02.03.08 Repair parts list and vendors

17.02.03.09 Maintenance paint

17.02.03.10 Air Quality Control and other Environmental submittals as appropriate (construction water used, Dust control records, etc.)

17.03 If any of the equipment/material submittals are disapproved, the Contractor shall resubmit the disapproved submittals for review and comment within five (5) working days of notification of their disapproval. This process shall continue until all equipment/materials are approved by the government.

17.04 If Contractor uses or installs materials or equipment without approval, he does so at the risk of subsequent rejection, and replacement at his cost.

17.05 Final Inspection and Acceptance

17.06 Final inspection and acceptance shall be conducted after the pre-final inspection is completed by the CQC representative and the pre-final inspection punch list items are completed by the Contractor. The CQC representative compiles the pre-final punch list immediately after the work is completed. The Government’s PM/COR/QA representative will sign for completion documents after the final inspection and its punch list items are corrected; and upon receipt of acceptable As-Built Drawings and any delayed work (seeding prior to rainy season, Air Conditioning Test, Adjustment and Balancing in summer months, etc.).

18.0 Warranty Requirements

18.01 All work shall be covered under the one-year warranty of construction (FAR 52.246-21, Warranty of Construction).

18.02 In addition to the one-year warranty of construction, the Contractor shall obtain all warranties that would normally be given in commercial practice and, upon final acceptance of the work (or before), provide a list to the Government of each warranted equipment item, feature of construction, or system. The list shall indicate the following:

18.02.01 Name of item.

18.02.02 Model and Serial Number.

18.02.03 Installed location.

18.02.04 Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

18.02.05 Names, addresses, and phone numbers of sources of spare parts.

18.02.06 Warranties and terms of warranty. Items with warranties extending beyond the one-year warranty shall be indicated with separate warranty expiration dates.

18.02.07 Start date and duration of warranty period.

18.02.08 Summary of maintenance procedures required to continue the warranty in force with cross-reference to specific pertinent operation and maintenance manuals as applicable.

18.03 The list shall include the status of delivery of all Certificates of Warranty for extended warranty items, to include roofs, HVAC balancing, pumps, motors, transformers, and for all commissioned systems such as fire protection and alarm systems, sprinkler systems, lightning protection systems, etc.

18.04 At approximately four and nine months after acceptance the Government may conduct warranty inspections. The inspections will be scheduled by the Government COR/Project Manager and conducted with the user, and, if possible, Contractor personnel attending. A list of deficiencies existing at the time will be compiled and furnished to the Contractor for correction.

19.0 Related Specification Documents

19.01 UFC Specifications

19.01.01 The Contractor shall develop their own listing of specifications IAW the project. The listing provided is a guide.

19.02 UFGS Specifications

19.02.01 UFGS 00 01 15 LIST OF DRAWINGS

19.02.02 UFGS 01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

19.02.03 UFGS 01 32 01.00 10 PROJECT SCHEDULE

19.02.04 UFGS 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

19.02.05 UFGS 01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING

19.02.06 UFGS 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

19.02.07 UFGS 01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL (MATERIALS)

19.02.08 UFGS 01 45 00.00 20 QUALITY CONTROL (HVAC)

19.02.09 UFGS 01 45 00.00 40 QUALITY CONTROL (PROCESS)

19.02.10 UFGS 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

19.02.11 UFGS 01 57 19 TEMPORATY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

19.02.12 UFGS 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT

19.02.13 UFGS 01 75 00.00 40 STARTING AND ADJUSTING

19.02.14 UFGS 01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

19.02.15 UFGS 01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

19.02.16 UFGS 01 86 12.07 40 RELIABILITY CENTERED ACCEPTANCE FOR

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

19.02.17 UFGS 02 41 00 DEMOLITION AND DECONSTRUCTION

19.02.18 UFGS 23 00 00 AIR SUPPLY, DISTRIBUTION, VENTILATION, AND EXHAUST

SYSTEMS

19.02.19 UFGS 23 09 23.02 BACNET DIRECT DICITAL CONTROL FOR HVAC AND

OTHER BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEMS

19.02.20 UFGS 23 03 00.00 20 BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

19.02.21 UFGS 26 00 00.00 20 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

19.02.22 UFGS 26 05 00.00 40 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

19.02.23 UFGS 26 05 71.00 40 LOW VOLTAGE OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICES

19.02.24 UFGS 26 23 00.00 40 SWITCHBOARDS AND SWITCHGEAR

19.02.25 UGS 26 24 19.00 40 MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS

19.02.26 UFGS 26 28 00.00 10 MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS, SWITCHBOARDS, AND

PANELBOARDS

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