Amendment_0002_-_Questions_-_Released _16-R-0003 _Ft_Stewart _JOC _23_Sep_16.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is revise Sections A, C, J, L and M and provide responses to Industry Questions, Attachment 4. Revisions to Sections C, J, L and M have been highlighted in yellow .

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 62

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 23-Sep-2016

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W9124M-16-R-0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10-Aug-2016

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

23-Sep-2016

CODE

MISSION & INSTALLATION CONTRACTING CMND

MICC CENTER FORT BRAGG

FORT BRAGG NC 28306

W9124M 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9124M-16-R-0003

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time 21-Oct-2016 12:00 PM has been added.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

The following have been modified:

COEFFICIENT SCHEDULE

COEFFICIENT SCHEDULE

B.1 The Offerors shall submit a coefficient for the base year SubCLINs 0001AA through 0001AE and each option ordering period. Coefficients shall be limited to numbers that do not exceed 2 decimal places. All pricing calculations in the schedule shall be based upon a maximum of the 2 decimal places. For price evaluation and contract award, the Government will drop any decimal beyond the 2 places and compute the coefficient and amount without regard to the additional decimal places.

Percentages in Table B above are only an estimate and are subject to change due to real time work requirements and funding availability between the installations*

ITEM DESCRIPTION

EXTIMATED

PERCENTAGE

OF WORK

COEFFICIENT

0001 BASE YEAR ORDERING PERIOD

0001AA

FORT STEWART -NORMAL WORKING HOURS

40%

0001AB

FORT STEWART -OTHER THAN NORMAL

WORKING HOURS

8%

0001AC

HUNTER AAF HUNTER AAF NORMAL

WORKING

0001AD

HUNTER AAF OTHER THAN NORMAL

WORKING HOURS –

0001AE NON PRE-PRICED COEFFCIENT

4%

ITEM DESCRIPTION COEFFICIENT

1001 1st OPTION ORDERING PERIOD

1001AA

1001AB

1001AC

1001AD

1001AE NON PRE-PRICED COEFFCIENT

2001 2ND OPTION ORDERING PERIOD

2001AA

2001AB

2001AC

2001AD

2001AE NON PRE-PRICED COEFFCIENT

3001 3RD OPTION ORDERING PERIOD

3001AA

3001AB

3001AC

3001AD

3001AE NON PRE-PRICED COEFFCIENT

4001 4TH OPTION ORDERING PERIOD

4001AA

4001AB

4001AC

4001AD

4001AE NON PRE-PRICED COEFFCIENT

B.2. MINIMUM GUARANTEED AMOUNT: There is a guaranteed Minimum of $500,000.00 for the base ordering period and each option ordering period. A new minimum guarantee will be obligated upon exercise of each ordering period.

a. ANNUAL MINIMUM: The total Annual Minimum is $500,000.00 per year.

b. ANNUAL MAXIMUM: The total Annual Maximum is $15,000,000.00 per year.

(2) TOTAL JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) MAXIMUM: The total JOC Maximum Value is

$75,000,000.00.

B.3. This is an IDIQ contract with fixed price (FP) job orders and the level of work is only an estimate.

End coefficient schedule

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF WORK

GENERAL STATEMENT OF WORK STATEMENT (SOW)

JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC)

INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY

U. S Army STEWART, HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD (HAAF)

Part I

General Information

C.1. General. This is a construction contract to provide minor construction, sustainment, restoration, and modernization projects. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the construction providers performing the work herein. The Government will look at quality of work to ensure conformance with specifications. Subcontractors shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor or subcontractor personnel. The Contractor shall be accountable for the quality and timeliness of work. This contract is intended to provide the Fort Stewart Garrison Commander and the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) the capability to provide timely and quality sustainment, renovation and modernization projects for the facilities and components which support the Soldiers, family members and civilians of the 3rd Infantry Division.

C.1.1 Scope. This contract is for a broad range of sustainment, restoration and modernization projects of real property facilities. This contract will be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type and will provide a wide variety of approximately 200,000 individual construction jobs. During the contract period, as specific requirements arise, the Government will issue individual Job Orders against this contract. The Contractor shall provide all parts, labor, tools, equipment, materials transportation and supervision necessary to complete each Job Order placed against this Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract at Fort Stewart and HAAF, Georgia in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, each specific statement of work, specifications, and drawings. Individual Job Orders will vary in size and scope. Orders will encompass tasks in a variety of construction and trade areas; such as general carpentry, general plumbing, heating, ventilating and air condition (HVAC) systems, fire suppression systems, general electrical systems, utility distribution systems, concrete construction, road paving systems, storm water systems, concrete masonry unit (CMU) construction, painting, roofing, demolition, and steel construction. All general construction related trade disciplines and managerial positions will be included along with some specialty technicians.

C.1.1.2. Work by the Government. The Government reserves the right to undertake performance by Government personnel or other Contractors, for the same type or similar work as contracted for herein, as the Government deems necessary or desirable, and to do so will not breach or otherwise violate this contract, in accordance with Job Order Contracting Guide.

C.1.2. Special Qualifications.

C.1.2.1.The Contractor shall complete the Sustainability Management System Awareness Training available on the internet at http://www.stewart.army.mil/dpw/PC_Sustainability_Training.asp and provide proof of completion to the COR within 10 calendar days of contract award. This requirement shall include but not be limited to the Program Manager/Superintendent, all Contractor Estimators, all Contractor job site Superintendents, all Contractor Quality Control personnel.

C.1.2.2. Fort Stewart and Hunter AAF currently has a software licensing subscription with the Gordian Group in support of the JOC program. The Contractor shall ensure all Contractor personnel are trained and qualified on the use of the Gordian Group applications for use within the JOC program and submission of Job Order Proposals.

C.1.2.3. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to effectively carry out all contract requirements. They shall have a command of both the written and spoken English language to properly clearly, and effectively communicate in person or via electronic devices (telephone or Email) with co-workers, customers, and the general public.

C.1.2.4. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be U.S. citizens unless the provisions of Army Regulation 25-2, Information Assurance have been fully completed and approval has been granted by the Government for the non-U.S. citizen to perform the required support.

C.1.2.5. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: All Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access, local security policies and security procedures provided by the Security Manager Government representative.

Contractor personnel shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DoD), HQ Department of Army (DA) or local policies. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor and subcontractor security matters or processes.

C.1.2.6 Emergency Medical Treatment: Emergency medical treatment will be provided by the Winn Army Community Hospital in order to prevent undue suffering or loss of life. Emergencies will be treated only during the period of emergency and appropriate action will be taken to discharge or transfer such patients as soon as the emergency period ends. Charges for medical care will be at the prevailing rate and at the Contractor's expense.

C.1.2.7. The Contractor and Contractor employees shall comply with all applicable existing post regulations on Government controlled property. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable O.S.H.A. Regulations and with the safety provisions as outlined in "Safety and Health Requirements Manual,” EM 385-1-1 and installation policies.

These regulations can be obtained from the MICC at Fort Stewart.

C.1.2.8. The Government reserves the right to require removal of any Contractor personnel from the job site who endanger persons or property, or whose continued employment is inconsistent with the interest of military security.

The Government also reserves the right to require the Contractor to remove from the job site, any employee found to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other incapacitating agent or any employee involved in the theft of Government property. The removal from the job site of such personnel shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide personnel to perform services.

C.1.3. Installation Access Control Requirement

C.1.3.1. Contractor and their employees requiring access to the installation will be required to comply with the installation access control policy/procedures. The Government will not be responsible for damages due to delay/stoppages caused by failure to comply. At times, depending on the level of access control, it might take individuals longer than normal to get on or off the installation. Such time periods are not to be considered the basis of a claim against the Government.

C.1.3.2. Contractors shall provide personnel roster with personal information and recovery status for individual employees to the Adjutant General (AG), Fort Stewart prior the start of work and within 15 days after each required update. This shall include: employee last name, first name, middle initial; social security number, date of birth, weight, height, color hair, color eyes, and sex.

C.1.3.3. Government issued access cards are government property and must be relinquished to the AG’s office upon request of the Government, termination of an employee or expiration of the contract.

C.1.3.4. All personnel employed by the Contractor or any representative of the Contractor entering the Government installation shall conform to all security regulations which may be in effect during the contract period and shall be subject to such checks as may be deemed necessary to assure that no violations occur. No employee or representative will be permitted on the installation when such check reveals that their presence would be detrimental to the physical or operational security of the installation.

C.1.4. Contractor Employee Conduct. Contractor and Contractor's employees, to include subcontractor personnel, shall be subject to the same general rules of conduct while on the installation that apply to Government civilian employees. The Government reserves the right to refuse installation access to any Contractor employee if the Contracting Officer determines it to be in the best interests of the Government. The Contractor will be required to respond within two (2) working days from the time contacted by the Contracting Officer or his designated representative regarding conduct of Contractor employees.

C.1.4.1. The Contractor shall take appropriate personnel action, as required, in event employees become involved with civilian or military authorities as a result of misconduct.

C.1.4.2. The Contractor shall comply with the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) issued 31 Dec 13.

C.1.4.3. When passing troops in formation or jogging, Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield speed limit is 10 mph.

C.1.5. Environmental Compliance. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and regulations. In case of a conflict among these laws and regulations, the most stringent law or regulation shall apply. If as a result of Contractor noncompliance with any applicable environmental law or requirement, the Government incurs any cost (e.g., the cost of cleaning up a hazardous waste spill); the Contractor shall indemnify the Government and provide reimbursement for these costs. If a Federal, State, or Regulatory Agency assesses any fine, penalty, or fee against the Government that is attributable to Contractor noncompliance with any environmental law or requirement, the Contractor shall indemnify the Government for the amount of the fine and other Government costs attributable to the violation. This provision is not intended in any way to waive the Government's rights under any other provision of the contract.

C.1.5.1. Contractor shall support all Executive Order 13514 goals to include the mandates to divert 50% of Municipal Solid Waste from the waste stream (via recycling) and to reduce our water consumption by 2% each year.

The Installation Command Recycling Policy Memorandum is available at http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=DPW .

C.1.6.Environmental Protection Solid, liquid, and gaseous wastes. The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper disposal of all solid, liquid, and gaseous waste to include asbestos in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local codes and regulations, together with the following requirements:

C.1.6.1. Discharge of any waste into the environment, storm or sanitary sewers is prohibited.

C.1.6.2. The storage of any liquids except those for human consumption shall have secondary containment. The use of earthen berms as secondary containment is prohibited.

C.1.7. Disposal of debris, scrap and recyclables. All debris, scrap, and trash caused by the operations under this contract shall be removed at the end of each working day. All of this debris/trash material shall be properly disposed of at the appropriate locations, i.e. State regulated landfill located off of the installation. All recyclables and/or salvage materials/equipment shall be transported to the appropriate Recycle Center, or Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO), or as directed by the COR. When the recyclable material is appropriate for a recycle bin, the Government will provide the recycle bins to the Contractor.

C.1.7.1. Burning of materials and debris. No materials or debris shall be burned on Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield.

C.1.7.2. Covered Chutes. All chutes for refuse, and the like, shall be covered or of such a design to fully confine the material to prevent the dissemination of dust.

C.1.7.3. The Contractor shall coordinate all activities, which may require environmental documentation, or State environmental permits with the DPW Contract Inspections Branch, as applicable.

C.1.7.4. Preserving Historical and Archeological Finds. The Contractor shall obtain clearance from the DPW Environmental Division prior to conducting any activities that have the potential to disturb significant cultural resources. Cultural resources are historic and prehistoric archeological sites, as well as buildings, structures, cemeteries, and in some cases, objects that are older than 50 years. Actions taken without coordination with the DPW Environmental Division that cause damage to significant resources may result in claims assessed against the Contractor for costs of mitigating the damage, AR 200-1, National Historical Preservation Act.

C.1.7.5. Removal of lighting and ballasts. All fluorescent light bulbs, high density discharge lamps (HD), or lighting ballasts are considered unsalvageable material and shall be recycled by a recycling center approved by the DPW Construction Inspections Branch.

C.1.7.6. Shipping documents (e.g. manifests, bills of lading, land ban forms, waste profiles) for transportation of hazardous material/wastes off site shall be submitted for approval and signature to the Hazardous Waste Manager, Environmental Division, DPW at least three (3) days prior to shipment of the material/wastes. These documents shall be completed in accordance with Local, State and Federal laws and regulations. In case of conflict among these laws and regulations, the most stringent law or regulation shall apply. Coordination for the documents shall be made through the DPW Construction Inspections Branch.

C.1.7.7. Borrow Material.The Contractor shall normally be required to procure all borrow material and top soil used on Job Orders issued under this contract from off Installation sources. The COR may approve the Contractor to use an on Installation borrow area. In these cases, the Contractor shall open, operate, and close the borrow area in strict compliance with all guidelines and regulations set forth by the Fort. Stewart Environmental and Natural Resources Division and by the Georgia State Soil and Water Conservation Commission. If local fill material is needed, a Borrow Pit Excavation Application must be completed and approved by the Environmental Office prior to receiving a Borrow Pit Permit. Any borrow pit requests shall coordinated through the DPW Construction Inspections Branch.

C.1.7.8. If a building upgrade/renovation project or new construction will require installation of a sanitary lift station, an alarm and fence surrounding the perimeter of the lift station is required, as is permitting for the lift station with the State of Georgia. Permitting shall be accomplished through the DPW Environmental Office; coordination for all permits shall be through the DPW Construction Inspections Branch. For building upgrades/renovations or new construction, a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System must be installed that is compatible with the current system used on the Installation, along with an emergency electric generator.

C.1.7.9. All potable water lines on Fort Stewart HAAF must include a water meter and backflow preventer. These should be clearly identified as a requirement for all Contractors working on the Installation and must be clearly identified on all design submittals, such as specifications, design analysis, and drawings. IAW the Georgia Water Stewardship Act, all construction must conserve water by installing the following:

1.) Toilets that do not exceed 1.28 gallons per flush.

2.) Showerheads that allow a flow of no more than an average of 2.5 gallons of water per minute at 60 pounds per square inch of pressure.

3.) Urinals that use no more than 0.5 gallons per flush.

4.) Lavatory faucets that use no more than 1.5 gallons per minute.

5.) Kitchen faucets that allow a flow of no more than 2.0 gallons per minute.

Construction is defined as ‘the erection of a new building or the alteration of an existing building in connection with its repair or renovation or in connection with making an addition to an existing building and shall include the replacement of a malfunctioning, unserviceable, or obsolete faucet, showerhead, toilet, or urinal in an existing building.

C.1.7.10. All major renovation, repair or alteration of Federal buildings must comply with the Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings. The Installation should make annual progress toward 100% conformance with the Guiding Principles for its existing building inventory by ensuring that all projects: 1. Employ integrated design principles; 2. Optimize Energy Performance; 3. Protect and Conserve Water; 4. Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality; 5. Reducing Environmental Impacts of Materials.

C.1.7.11. The Contractor shall obtain concurrence from the Directorate of Public Works, Environmental Management Division, and U.S. Army Garrison Fort Stewart/HAAF for all standing operating procedures, plans, and operations involving disposal, handling, storage, and use of any materials which could possibly impact the environment in any media (air, water, ground, noise).” This concurrence shall be coordinated through the DPW Construction Inspections Branch.

C.1.7.12. The Contractor shall execute applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation part 23 contract clauses required under EO 13423 and EO 13514.

C.1.7.13. Noise Control

C.1.7.13.1. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations relative to noise control.

C.1.7.14. Trucking

C.1.7.14.1. The Contractor shall load all trucks leaving the site with loose debris in a manner that will prevent dropping of materials on streets. All vehicles transporting hot-mix mixtures, sand, base course material, surfacing aggregates or dirt for work performance under this contract and traveling in excess of 35 mph over post area streets or main access roads of Fort Stewart/HAAF shall have the materials covered with a tarpaulin, canvas, or shall be loaded a minimum of 6 inches below the top of the sideboards to avoid spillage of materials. The Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning up any materials that fall from trucks.

C.1.7.15. Elevators

C.1.7.15.1. Any temporary use of an existing elevator shall be arranged with the COR and subject to Government controls. Such use will be of an intermittent nature. The Contractor shall provide and maintain suitable and adequate protection covering for the elevator machinery, the hatchway entrance, and the interior of elevator during the period of temporary use. Loads in excess of the rated capacity of the elevator will not be permitted.

C.1.7.15.2. The Government will bear the cost of electrical current for the operation of the elevator. On completion of the work, the Contractor shall remove the protective coverings together with any resultant dirt and debris, and leave the equipment in a condition equal to that which he found it. The Contractor shall be responsible for bearing the cost of repair for all damages that occurred as a result of his use and/or construction operation.

C.1.7.16. Safety and Health

(a) Applicable Publications. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only.

(b) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). OSHA General Industry Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910), Publication V2206; OSHA Construction Industry Standards (29 CFR 1926). One source of these regulations is OSHA Publication 2207, which includes a combination of both parts 1910 and 1926, as they relate to construction safety and health. It is for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Pollutants (40 CFR, Part 61)

Federal Standard (Fed STD): 313A Material Safety Data Sheets, Preparation and the Submission of:

Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1.

Use of Asbestos Containing Material, ETL 110-1-118.

Policy and Guidelines for Asbestos Management, DA Circular 40-834.

C.1.7.17. Safety, Health, and Accident Prevention Plan. The Contractor shall submit, as a part of its proposal a summary of Safety, Health, and Accident Prevention Plan for this contract. The Government will review this submitted plan as a part of the award process. Post award the Government will approve/comment/disapprove the submitted plan. The Contractor shall employ means necessary to furnish an acceptable plan. This approved plan shall then become a part of the contract. Development of this Safety, Health, and accident Prevention Plan shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. This plan shall be fully developed and submitted at no additional cost to the Government. The plan shall be considered as a requirement of the contract to be included in the Contractor’s coefficient.

C.1.7.18. Definition of Hazardous Materials. Refer to hazardous and toxic materials/substances included in Subparts H and Z of 29 CFR 1910. Those most commonly encountered include asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), explosives, and radioactive material, but may include others not listed. The most likely products to contain asbestos are sprayed-on fireproofing, insulation, boiler lagging, pipe covering, shingles, siding, roofing felt, mastic floor tiles and other common sources of asbestos.

C.1.7.19. Asbestos

(a) The Contractor is warned that exposure to airborne asbestos has been associated with four diseases:

lung cancer, certain gastrointestinal cancers, pleural or peritoneal mesothelioma and asbestosis. Studies indicate there are significantly increased health dangers to persons exposed to asbestos who smoke, and further, to family members and other persons who become indirectly exposed as a result of the exposed worker bringing asbestos-laden work clothing home to be laundered.

(b) The Contractor is advised that friable and/or non-friable asbestos-containing material may be encountered in area(s) where contract work is to be performed. Asbestos-containing material (ACM) is any material that contains more than one percent asbestos by weight. Friable ACM is material that with hand pressure can crumble, pulverize or reduce to power when dry. Nonfriable asbestos-containing materials are materials in which asbestos fibers are bound by a matrix material, saturant, impregnant or coating. Non-friable ACM does not normally release airborne asbestos fiber during routine handling and end-use. However, excessive fiber concentrations may be produced during uncontrolled abrading, sanding, drilling, cutting, machining, removal, demolition or other similar activities.

(c) Care must be taken to avoid releasing, or causing to be released, asbestos fibers into the atmosphere where they may be inhaled or ingested. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set standards at 29 CFR 1910.1001 for exposure to airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers, methods of compliance, medical surveillance, housekeeping procedures, and other measures that must be taken when working with or around asbestos-containing materials. 29 CFR 1910.1001 has been identified as applicable to construction (29 CFR 1926.55 gases, vapors, fumes, dusts and mists). The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established standards at 40 CFR 61.140-156 for the control of asbestos emissions to the environment and handling and disposal of asbestos wastes.

(d) Friable ACM is not permitted by current criteria and shall not be used in new construction or modification projects (ETL 110-1-118, 27 May 1983).

(e) Maintenance, modification, or demolition activities where exposure to asbestos dust may occur from previously installed friable or non-friable ACM will be identified by the Contractor. All precautions, to include proper work practices, medical surveillance, respiratory protection, industrial hygiene, and environmental protection requirements of OSHA (29 CFR 19210.1002), EPA (40 CFR 61.140-156) and DA Circular 40-83-4, as applicable, shall be strictly adhered to.

(f) The Government will identify the known existence of asbestos in areas where work is to be performed under individual Job Orders prior to the issuance of the order. However, the Contractor shall identify and report any unforeseen findings of asbestos to the COR prior to initiating any actions under a Job Order.

(g) “Asbestos”, including chrysotile, ammosite, crocidolite, tremolite asbestos, anthophyllite asbestos, actinolite asbestos and any of these materials that have been chemically treated and/or altered is prohibited from incorporation into the work under this contract. This prohibition does not apply to nor prevent the removal and disposal of asbestos materials.

C.1.7.20. Safety Assurance

C.1.7.20.1. Preconstruction Safety Meeting. Representatives of the Contractor shall meet with the COR prior to the start of repair, alteration or construction activities for the purposes of reviewing the Contractor's safety and health programs and discussing implementation of all safety and health provisions pertinent to the work to be performed under the contract. The Contractor shall be prepared to discuss, in detail, the measures he/she intends to take in order to control any unsafe or unhealthy conditions associated with the work to be performed under the contract.

This meeting may be held in conjunction with the preconstruction conference, if so directed by the Contracting Officer or the COR. The conduct of this meeting is not contingent upon a general preconstruction meeting. The level of detail for the safety meeting is dependent upon the nature of the work and the potential inherent hazards.

The Contractor's principal on-site representative(s), the general superintendent and his/her safety representative(s) shall attend this meeting.

C.1.7.20.2. Compliance with Regulations. All work, including the handling of hazardous materials or the disturbance of dismantling of structures containing hazardous materials shall comply with the applicable requirements of 29 CFR 1926/1910. Work involving the disturbance or dismantling of asbestos or asbestos-containing material; the demolition of structures containing asbestos; and/or the disposal and removal of asbestos, shall also comply with the requirements of 40 CFR, Part 61, Subparts A and B, ETL 1110-1-118 and DA Circular 40-83-4. All work shall comply with applicable Federal, State and municipal safety and requirements and regulations. Where there is a conflict between applicable regulations, the most stringent shall apply.

C.1.7.20.3. Contractor Responsibility. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during the execution of work, and shall hold the Government harmless for any action on his part or that of his employees or subcontractors, which results in illness, injury, or death. Contractors are required to report all accidents and injuries to the Safety Office, Fort Stewart, and COR within four (4) hours. AR 385-40 requires that accidents and injuries be reported within seven (7) calendar days to the U.S. Army Safety Center. A copy of Workmen's Compensation Reports or information provided telephonically to the Public Safety Business Center, Telephone 912-767-8132/7880 will suffice with notification to the COR Members from the installation Safety Office may visit work site to monitor for compliance with safety regulations.

C.1.7.20.4. Accident Prevention Plan (Indefinite Delivery Type A Hazard Analysis/Safety Plan may be required for individual Job Orders. The requirement for the Contractor to submit a Hazard analysis/Safety Plan for individual Job Orders shall be contingent on the type and/or complexity of work to be performed on that Job Order. The COR shall make the determination for the requirement of a Hazard analysis/Safety Plan for individual Job Orders. The Contractor shall furnish this plan at no additional cost to the Government, it shall be considered as a requirement included in the Contractor’s coefficient. The Contractor shall prepare a Government-Furnished Department of the Army (DA) Form 285, Report of Army Accident, and submit it to the COR within seven (7) days from an accident involving personnel injuries or property damages. A copy of the completed DA Form 285 shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer as well.

C.1.7.21. Fire Prevention and Protection

a. The Contractor shall comply with fire prevention practices as set forth by the National Fire Protection Association in the National Fire Code and other recognized fire prevention agencies and post regulations. The Contractor shall obtain a written fire permit from the installation Fire Marshal for use of open flame devices, such as blow-torches, portable furnaces, tar kettles, or gas and electric welding and cutting equipment in, on, or within fifteen (15) feet of buildings. The Contractor shall be liable for any fire loss to Government property proximately caused by negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Contractor, including failure to comply with fire prevention measures prescribed by terms of this contract.

b. Emergency Reporting Procedures. In the event of an emergency on Fort Stewart/HAAF dial 911, or the Installation Emergency Hotline at 866-586-3116.

c. The Contractor shall be responsible for securing a valid excavation permit prior to commencing any excavation on Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield. Excavation permits may be obtained through 1(811) 282-7411. The Contractor shall be responsible to maintain the location markings throughout the life of the Job Order.

C.1.7.22. Hazardous Materials. The Contractor shall bring to the attention of the COR any material suspected of being hazardous which he encounters during the execution of the work. A determination will be made by the COR as to whether the Contractor shall perform tests to determine if the material is hazardous. If the COR or the Contracting Officer approves the Contractor to perform tests and/or if the material is found hazardous and additional protective measures are needed, a contract change may be required, subject to equitable adjustment under the terms of the contract.

C.1.7.23. Materials and Equipment. Special facilities, devices, equipment, clothing, and similar items used by the Contractor in the execution of work shall comply with the applicable regulations.

C.1.7.24. Asbestos Removal for Disposal

C.1.7.25. Permits. The Contractor shall obtain any necessary permits from the State of Georgia and coordinate all asbestos removal projects with the Environmental Branch twenty (20) days prior to any asbestos removal operations.

C.1.7.26. Permits and Notifications. Obtain and submit necessary permits in conjunction with asbestos removal, hauling, and disposition, and provide notification of such actions at least ten (10) working days prior to starting work. Fort Stewart/HAAF asbestos projects must comply with requirements of the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS), EPA notification forms shall be provided to PW, Environmental Branch.

The Contractor shall send written notification to:

Georgia Department of Natural Resource Environmental Protection Division Lead Paint/Asbestos Program 4244 International Parkway Suite 104 Atlanta, GA 30354 Phone Number: (404) 363-7026

C.1.7.27. Salvageable and Repairable Materials

C.1.7.27.1. All existing materials shall remain the property of the U.S. Government unless otherwise indicated.

C.1.7.27.2. Materials classified as salvageable, serviceable, repairable, or recyclable in the contract technical provisions/plans or by the Contracting Officer shall remain the property of the U.S. Government and shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer or the COR as to disposition within Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield.

Components and materials so classified shall be dismantled, thoroughly cleaned, and prepared for storage or recycle.

All other materials demolished or otherwise removed in the prosecution of a Job Order shall become the property of the Contractor and the Contractor shall be responsible for proper disposal of said materials.

C.1.7.27.3. Prior to commencing work a joint inventory will be conducted by the Contractor, the COR, and the quality assurance/inspection agency. During the inventory, salvageable, serviceable, repairable, and recyclable materials will be identified. The Contractor will be given a copy of this record and will be accountable for property as indicated above. This joint inventory will in no way limit or preclude the COR from designating additional items in the above categories during the life of this contract.

C.1.7.28. Excavation Permit (4 Dec 13). The Contractor shall be responsible for securing a necessary excavation permits. Excavation permits shall be secured in accordance with the Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act (GUFPA). It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to positively locate or define the area of excavation prior to scheduled date of excavation permit request. The Contractor’s superintendent shall be present at the site at the time of issuance of the excavation permit. The contractor will not proceed with excavation of any kind until the following are in its possession:

a. Contract drawing(s) showing utilities within the proposed work area(s).

b. A completed and signed excavation permit(s). The excavation permit shall be valid for a period of 30 days from date of issuance or as otherwise directed by issuing authority.

Contractor shall repair any damages to utilities that were staked or positively located at no cost to the Government.

Utilities not located that are damaged by the Contractor will be repaired by the Government.

GUFPA mandates that, before starting any mechanized digging or excavation work, you must contact Georgia 811 at least 48 hours but no more than 10 working days in advance to have utility lines marked. This law covers activities such as excavation, tunneling, grading, boring, demolition or any similar work. Georgia 811 accepts calls Monday thru Friday, excluding holidays, for normal locate requests. Damage and Emergency locate requests may be called in 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

C.1.7.29. Recycling, Salvage, and Disposal Of Materials Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield

C.1.7.29.1. Disposal. All waste generated from construction, demolition, and renovation contracts must be disposed of off the installation in a permitted disposal facility and in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local rules and regulations unless otherwise stated in the contract. At the end of each month, the contactor will provide copies of all disposal weight/scale tickets to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) showing the in, out, and tare weights of each load taken from the installation. The COR will provide copies of these tickets to the DPW Environmental Division, Solid Waste Management Section for tracking and regulatory reporting requirements.

C.1.7.29.2. Recycling/Salvage. Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Air Field has a mandatory recycling program. The Installation Command Recycling Policy Memorandum #8 can be accessed at http://www.stewart.army.mil/dpw/recycle.asp. All recyclable materials (listed in the recycling policy) generated during the entire term of any construction, demolition, or renovation contract will be turned over to the Fort Stewart or HAAF Recycling Program. Contractors must contact the COR who will coordinate with the DPW Environmental Waste Management Section (912-767-2010) to arrange for turn-in of recyclable/salvageable materials. In areas where large amounts of scrap metal or cardboard will be generated, it is possible that a collection bin/container could be provided by the Contractor at no cost to deposit these materials. Salvage materials, unless otherwise specified, become the property of the contractor upon removal from the job site and should be taken into consideration in formulating bids.

C.1.7.29.3. Hauling/Transport Requirements. All vehicles and containers used to transport waste or recyclables on or off the Installations will meet all Federal and State DOT requirements. All waste or recyclable materials being transported will be loaded, tied, and covered in such a manner that will prevent any of the materials from leaking, spilling, falling or blowing from/off the vehicle or container. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure immediate pickup/clean-up of any material that is accidentally dropped, spilled or blown from a vehicle or container while in transit on and off the Installation.

C.1.7.29.4. Custodial Contract. If this contract is for custodial services or will include a custodial service requirement, the Contractor shall empty or otherwise transfer the contents from the blue recycling containers located inside buildings/facilities to the nearest blue recycling dumpster located outside. The contactor will ensure that all recycled paper products are first placed inside a clear plastic bag and the top is tied closed before it too is placed inside the nearest blue recycle dumpster.

C.1.7.29.5. Payment/Funding. If any of the conditions listed under the Recycling, Salvage, and Disposal section are not met, it will be considered a failure to comply with the terms of the contract as discussed in the inspection clause herein.

C.1.7.29.6. Guidance/Question. Anyone requiring further guidance, recycling training for contractors, or has additional questions on this section should contact the DPW Environmental Division, Solid Waste Management Section at 912-767-2010.

C.1.7.30. Demolition

C.1.7.31. Selective removal type demolitions are listed in an additional column in the Construction Task Catalogue UPB for all tasks that can be demolished, and do not include hauling costs. Site demolition is assembly type of removals and is to be used when appropriate. Line item demolition includes all attached appurtenances, for example, demolishing a door includes the hardware, and removing pipe includes all in-line fittings and valves.

Unless explicitly omitted by reference in the scope of work and/or individual line item, demolition includes handling. Handling line items in the Construction Task Catalogue UPB are for the handling of debris that is present prior to the Job Order. Handling is also allowed when use of a chute or elevator is required. Line item demolition prices include disposal cost, whether salvageable or non-salvageable.

C.1.7.32. Vehicular Access to Construction Sites

C.1.7.33. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Provost Marshal, use only established roadways when transporting personnel and/or material in the prosecution of work. The Contractor shall adhere strictly to the above, and shall not develop new ingress or egress roads without specific written instructions from the COR.

Contractor shall insure his personnel use designated parking areas only; vehicles shall not be parked on grassy areas.

C.1.7.34. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply with the above, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all work. No part of the time lost due to any such order shall be made the subject of claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damage by the Contractor.

C.1.7.35. Compliance with the provisions of this article by subcontractors will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

C.1.7.36. All vehicles operated in support of the contract, including Contractor and Contractor employees privately owned vehicles or subcontractor vehicles shall be registered, insured, licensed, and safety inspected IAW applicable Federal, State, and local requirements.

C.1.7.37. Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract that require access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after commencing performance under this contract. The Contractor shall submit employee certificates of completion within 30 calendar days after completion of the training. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at

C.1.7.38. iWATCH Training.The Contractor shall brief all personnel performing work under this contract on the local iWATCH program [training standards provided by the requiring activity Anti Terrorism Office (ATO)]. This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award with the results reported to the COR NLT 45 calendar days after contract award. New employees shall complete the training within 10 calendar days of commencing performance of work under this contract. A copy of the certificate shall be provided to the COR within the same 10 calendar days.

C.1.7.39. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings. The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The post award conference will also be utilized to ensure contractor understands all HSPD-12 requirements. The KO and/or COR may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO and/or COR will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

C.1.8. Key Personnel

C.1.8.1. Key personnel shall not be added to or removed from the contract without express acknowledgement of the KO and COR. Any changes to the working status of these key personnel shall be transmitted (in writing) to the KO and COR within ten (10) work days of the proposed change. Any change to key personnel resulting in a replacement/additional of new personnel shall be equally qualified to the Contractor’s proposed in terms of personnel qualification. The KO will concur in writing key personnel changes. This approval authority includes all key personnel identified in the PWS.

C.1.8.2. The follow are considered key personnel by the Government The Contractor shall be required to maintain an on-site management and technical staff at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield to respond to the requirements set forth in this contract.

C.1.8.3. Program Manager (PM). The Contractor shall provide a PM who shall be responsible for the performance of the work under this contract. The name of this person, and an Alternate PM (APM), who shall act for the Contractor when the PM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO at the post award conference. The PM or APM shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The PM or APM shall be available between the hours of 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, except federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

C.1.8.4. Job Site Superintendent. The Contractor shall provide a designated jobsite superintendent at each active jobsite any time work is being performed for each Job Order exceeding $20,000.00. This person shall be an employee of the Contractor. The superintendent shall be granted the authority, by the Contractor, to make binding decisions for the Contractor on the jobsite/project on which he is assigned.

C.1.8.5. Quality Control Manager. The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Manager or alternate Quality Control Manager, to perform at minimum, daily inspections at each active job site.