SECTION 01100 PAV 2008.doc

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SECTION 01100

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - TECHNICAL, GENERAL

1.1

GENERAL

All work shall be performed by mechanics skilled in the trades involved. Existing work which is damaged or disturbed by the Contractor’s operations shall be restored to its original condition by the Contractor at no extra cost to the Government.

1.1.1 Compliance with Codes and Regulations

The Contractor shall comply with the safety and fire requirements outlined in Engineering Manual 385-1-1 (latest edition), current Fort Monmouth Fire Regulations and current OSHA Standards, all BOCA, NEC and SMACNA standards. The Contractor shall comply with the most current editions of the National Fire Protection Codes. All open flame/hot work or disconnection of fire protection alarms or suppression systems requires prior approval of the Fort Monmouth Fire Department.

1.1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.1.2.1 Layout - The act of process of laying out or planning in detail, a plan or design to show the arrangement and general appearance of something to be produced.

1.1.2.2 Surveying - A branch of applied mathematics that teaches the art of determining the area of any portion of the earth's surface, lengths and directions of bounding lines, and contours of the surface and accurately delineating the whole on paper.

1.2

CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS

1.2.1 Omissions and Misinterpretations

Omissions from the Specifications or the mis-description of details of work which are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the Specifications, or which are customarily performed shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or mis-described details of the work but they shall be performed as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the Specifications.

1.2.1.1 Plan Drawings

The Government shall furnish to the contractor five (5) sets of Project plan drawings in a timely manner prior to the commencement of construction, repairs or alterations for new projects or five (5) sets of MODIFIED drawings, when modifications are required. The Government shall also furnish one (1) set of "clean" project plan drawings near the completion of the project, to allow the contractor to "mark up" this sets to produce an "As Built" record set of drawings as required by these specifications. Any additional or replacement drawings will be furnished by the Government at a mutually agreed cost, to be deducted from the final payment due the contractor.

1.2.1.2 Contractor Participation in Design Meetings:

The Government shall notify the contractor, prior to issuance of a Delivery Order,(DO) of an intended project (or projects). Upon such notification, the Contractor shall meet with Directorate of Public Works (DPW) project managers and/or design personnel to coordinate and assist by participating in discussions and offer recommendations to clarify and definitize the design and details of the proposed DO and associated design drawings and specifications. This coordination and partici-pation is intended to promote teamwork and partnering thereby minimizing misunderstandings and disagreements during the construction phase of the project. Contractor shall be able to react to several projects simultaneously. Contractor shall include this requirement when calculating the coefficients for his bid.

1.2.2 Verification of Dimensions

The Contractor shall visit the site of the work and thoroughly familiarize himself with all details of the work and existing conditions, and field verify existing conditions, all dimensions, elevations and baselines, etc. Discrepancies shall be reported to the Contracting Officer’s Representative before proceeding with the work.

1.2.2.1 Layout of work

Contractor shall be responsible for layout of all his work in accordance with appropriate drawings and specifications as required by contract FAR clause paragraph 52.236.17.

1.2.3 Prevailing Wages

The Contractor shall quote the job using Prevailing wages for all workmen’s hours.

1.3

SUBMITTALS AND SHOP DRAWINGS

1.3.1 General

The Contractor shall submit, by electronic means, all items listed in sections of these specifications for approval to the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Contractor shall submit the Submittal Control Form with the proposed dates of submission for each item listed on the form for review and approval to the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The dates in the Submittal Control Form shall correlate with the Progress Schedule developed by the Contractor. Approval of the Submittal Control Form does not alleviate the Contractor’s responsibility to submit items in a timely manner. The dates in the Submittal Control Form shall allow adequate time (a minimum of thirty (30) days exclusive of mailing time) for the Government to review each submittal. The Contractor shall submit all long lead time items within (30) thirty days of the Notice to Proceed and the Contractor shall allow additional time in the approval process for Government requests for additional information or clarification of submittals. The Contractor has full responsibility to schedule and submit items in a timely manner so as not to delay performance.

1.3.2 Submittals

Submittals shall be as required by this Section. and as called for in each individual specification section. Submit shop drawings, manufacturer’s data and certificate of equipment, materials and finish, and pertinent details for each system where specified in each individual section and have them approved before procurement fabrication or delivery of the items to the job site. Partial submittals will not be acceptable and will be returned without review. Submittals shall include the manufacturer’s name, trade name, catalog model or number, nameplate data, size layout dimensions, capacity, project specification and paragraph reference, applicable Industry, and Technical Society publication references, and other information necessary to establish Contract Compliance of each item the Contractor proposes to furnish.

1.4

RECORD DRAWINGS

During the progress of the job, the Contractor shall keep a record at job site of all changes and corrections from the layouts shown on the drawings. The Contractor shall enter such changes and corrections on Contract Drawings promptly but in no case later than a weekly basis. The record drawings shall indicate, in addition to all changes and corrections, the actual location of all subsurface utility lines. In order that the location of these lines and appurtenances may be determined in the event the surface openings or indicators become covered over or obscured, the record drawings shall show, by offset dimensions to two permanently fixed surface features, the end of each run including each change in direction. Valve, splice boxes and similar appurtenances shall be located by dimensioning along the utility run from a reference point. The average depth below the surface of each run shall also be recorded. At the time of beneficial acceptance of each facility involved under each Delivery Order of the Contract, the Contractor shall submit, by electronic means, to the Contracting Officer’s Representative as-built prints showing the aforementioned data. If the Contractor fails to maintain the record drawings as required herein, the Contracting Officer’s Representative will consider that a failure to make progress and will act in accordance with the Termination for Default Clause. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01305 SUBMITTAL DESCRIPTIONS:

SD-04 Drawings

As-Built Drawings; GA

1.5 Payment, After completion of work; invoices will be electronically mailed mailed to.

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

BUILDING 167,

FORT MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY

ATTN: SELFM-PW-CF (Mrs. J. Parlato)

All invoices will include the Contract Number, Tax I. D. Number along with the description of work and work location.

1.6

WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION

Warranty of Construction shall be in accordance with 48 CFR FAR

52. 246-21.

PART 2 - PROSECUTION OF WORK

2.1 SCHEDULING OF WORK

2.1.1 Work Hours

Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor will be permitted to work under this Contract five (5) days of the week. Monday through Friday during the hours of 0730 hours until 1630 hours inclusive. Exceptions to this rule must be requested, in writing, and approved, in writing, three (3) days in advance.

2.1.2 Scheduling and Determination of Progress

2.1.2.1 Progress Schedule

In accordance with the Contract provisions, the Contractor shall within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP) or as otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, submit for approval a practicable Progress Schedule The Progress Schedule shall be submitted on the form (AF Form 3064) showing in how actua1 required submittal items and work items are to progress from contract start (NTP) to completion. A sample copy provided in the specification at the end of this section. The Contractor shall have appropriate time to complete DO's in accordance with the established rates of completion, elsewhere in this contract. The last two weeks of the construction time are to be used for final inspection and completion of punch list items. No other work shall show in this two week time frame, all work must be completed prior to final inspection. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01305 SUBMITTAL DESCRIPTIONS:

SD-07 Schedules

Project Progress Schedule; GA

2.2.2.2 Activity and Milestone Information

The schedule shall be prepared to show the Notice to Proceed date, the Project Completion date and each activity work duration in calendar days. Activities shall be listed for items of work required under this delivery order in sufficient detail to identify each item and trade performing the work item with the next related activity immediately following. The Contractor shall indicate on the chart the critical activities which would effect the timely overall completion of the project. Key dates for such critical work activities and portions of work features shall be indicated on the chart as milestone dates.

2.2.2.3 Updates to Schedule

Updates to the Progress Schedules will be required monthly or when application for a progress payment is made, whichever occurs first. The updated Progress Schedules and delivery order inspection reports will be used to determine the actual percentage of progress to be used for payment purposes. If actual progress falls behind scheduled progress through the inaction of the Contractor personnel, suspension of payments or other Contract penalties may result. This (base) schedule and updated schedule will be the medium used through which the timeliness of the Contractor’s construction effort is appraised.

2.3

JOB COORDINATION MEETING

After the Notice to Proceed is issued, and throughout the length of the contract, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer’s Representative every four (4) weeks at the DPW, Building 167, to review the progress of construction. At these meetings, the status of the projects will be discussed along with upcoming work, scheduling, resources, curtailment of utilities and any other related issues. At the request of the Contracting Officer’s Representative, the Contractor shall bring other personnel and subcontractors to these meetings.

2.4

IDENTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES

The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing to each employee and for requiring each employee engaged on the work to display such identification as may be approved and directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. All prescribed identification shall immediately be delivered to the Contracting Officer’s Representative, for cancellation upon the release of any employees. When required by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, the Contractor shall obtain and submit fingerprints of all persons employed or to be employed on the project.

2.4.1 Access Control

An offerer awarded the contract must provide the Contracting

Officer’s Representative with a complete and up-to-date list (including complete date of birth, place of birth and social security number) of Contractor or Subcontractor personnel assigned who are performing construction or installation duties or tasks either of a temporary or permanent nature on site for the duration of individual delivery orders or the contract. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01300 SUBMITTAL DESCRIPTIONS:

SD-18 Records

List of Contractor and Subcontractor Personnel; GA.

2.5

UTILITY AND EXISTING SYSTEM INTERRUPTIONS

Interruptions to utility service shall be at the convenience of the Government only and shall be done during hours approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Interruptions (shutdowns) shall be fully coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative by submitting written request, at least seven calendar days in advance, explaining the interruption and stating its duration.

2.6

UTILITY SERVICES

The Government will make available to the Contractor, from existing outlets, and supply all reasonably required amounts of utilities.

2.6.1 Utility Conservation

The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utility furnished without charge. The Contractor, at his own expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer’s Representative, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and if necessary to determine charges, all meters required to measure the amount of each utility used; and he shall remove the same prior to final acceptance of the construction.

2.7

NON-INTERFERENCE WITH BUILDING OCCUPANTS

2. 7.1 Non-Interference

The Contractor shall schedule his work to avoid interference with the (adjacent) building occupants. The sequence of demolition and alteration operations shall be in accordance with the approved Progress Schedule.

2.7.2 Advance Notice

All project activities within the area of the work shall be carefully coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative and scheduled at least ten (10) consecutive calendar days in advance of anticipated occurrence. Unavoidable interference with building occupants shall not be carried out without the written approval of the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

2.7.3 Disruptions

Work scheduling shall take into full consideration requirements for minimal disruption of existing functions by demolition and alteration. including the following:

Electrical, gas, water, telephone and drainage service.

Accessibility to existing areas.

Parking areas.

Fire and emergency exits.

Safety of occupants.

Noise of demolition and building operations.

2.7.4 Shutdowns

The scheduling of shutdowns and other interruptions of existing utilities shall have the approval of the Contracting Officer’s Representative. No shutdowns will be allowed without prior approval. Shutdown time shall be held at a minimum. The time and date agreed upon for shutdown periods shall occur during hours approved by the Government. The performance of this work at such times shall not result in additional cost to the Government.

2.7.5 Accessibility

Provide all necessary work of a permanent nature to allow a minimum of interference and disruption, and in such manner that all building services and facilities are continuously and safely in operation and accessible as required.

2.8 COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS

2.8.1 Concurrent use of Work Site

The Contractor shall have the appropriate number of days spelled out in the rates of completion clause to complete the contract after the Notice to Proceed is issued for each delivery order. During the period of this Contract, other contracts may be in force for the construction of other features of work on or adjacent to the site of work being accomplished under this Contract. Also, prior to completion of work under this Contract, members of the U.S. Armed Forces may be performing work or occupying facilities on or adjacent to the area.

2.8.2 Access Roads

All access roads on Government property whether built by this

Contractor or not, shall be made available to the Government and to all other contractors requiring the use of such roads for their operations. All permanent streets or roads shall also be available for use by the Government and all other contractors requiring their use, when such use does not interfere with construction. No direct or extra compensation will be allowed on account of the cooperation required.

2.9 PROTECTION

Protect adjoining public and private property including thoroughfares from damage due to demolition and disposal operations. Protect construction to remain from damage; provide and maintain all necessary temporary protection due to the contractor’s work. Protect the existing buildings, and improvements, within the areas where work is being performed. All disturbances or damage to the work, the existing buildings, and improvements, or any impairments of facilities resulting from specified work shall be promptly restored, repaired or replaced at no additional cost to the Government. Provide all necessary temporary enclosures, guard rails, barricades, etc., to adequately protect all workmen, military and civilian personnel and the public from possible injury.

2.9.1 Damage to Government Property

Damage to trees, shrubs, lawns, sidewalks, curbing and exterior finish of building shall be immediately repaired upon direction of the Contracting Officer’s Representative at no additional cost to the Government. No damage shall be left for repair to the end of the Contract. All grass areas shall be repaired by sodding, and all trees, shrubs, or ornamental flowers deemed to be a total loss by the Contracting Officer or his Representative shall be replaced by trees, shrubs or ornamental flowers of like kind and size, at no cost to the Government. including sodding and building finishes. All work shall be performed in a manner acceptable to the Contracting Officer’s Representative. If the Contractor fails to respond and initiate repairs or replacement within ten (10) days of verbal or written direction from the Contracting Officer’s Representative, the Government may cause said repairs or replacement to be undertaken and the cost thereof charged to the Contract. Vehicles, trailers, dumpsters or like equipment and all construction equipment that is required for use under the Contract and is to be used in areas other than the common roadway or driveway, shall not be permitted onto these non-roadway, driveway areas without prior approval of the Director, Directorate of Public Works. Such approval request shall be submitted in writing and shall be accompanied by a detailed plan showing precautions and protection requirements to be employed by the Contractor. Approval, when granted shall be in writing and the Contractor shall not initiate actions of kind until receiving such approval.

2.9.2 Protection from the Weather

Contractor shall schedule his activities to ensure the protection of the finishes from damage by the elements at all times. Contractor shall have at his disposal at the site for immediate use sufficient quantity of materials and labor available to temporarily protect facilities under repair during sudden rainstorms, extended rainy periods and at any other times when the building is not actively being worked on, such as at night, on weekends, etc. Such materials may be waterproof tarpaulins, plastic sheeting, waterproof canvas covering, or other materials at the option of the Contractor. The Contractor shall have the sole responsibility for the protection of all facilities at all times against the entry of wind, water, and snow, and will be responsible for all consequential damages for failure to do so at no additional cost to the Government.

2.10

CLEANING

At the end of each day, the Contractor will remove all debris from the building site.

2.11

RECYCLING

Materials demolished as a result of construction shall be recycled in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations. The Contractor shall provide a list of materials to be recycled, including the disposal destination, in accordance with federal, state, local and Fort Monmouth recycling regulation. The Contractor will be required to pay, without cost to the Government, all fines and violations incurred by the Government due to failure in disposing of recyclable materials.

PART 3 - SITE PROCEDURES

3.1

INGRESS, EGRESS AND CIRCULATION

All work shall be performed in such manner as to maintain essential ingress and egress for visitors and occupants of occupied areas and to continuously maintain all required emergency exits from, and circulation between existing facilities. Provide all necessary temporary work, including barricades, walks, lighting, handrails, cross walks, directional signs, ramps, stairs, and other temporary safety measures as prudence and good practice may dictate and in accordance with Public Law, to obtain and maintain all such egress, ingress and circulation requirements. The Contractor shall be responsible for this temporary work; all property, including interior and exterior work, finishes, paving and landscaping restored.

3.2

ON-SITE ACCOMMODATIONS

3.2.1 Storage Shed

The Contractor shall provide its own storage shed or trailer for on-site office accommodations and for storing of equipment and material. The Government shall assign the Contractor a location for placement of its shed or trailer upon request. This location shall be continually policed and no debris or demolition materials shall be allowed to accumulate. All office trailers and storage trailers shall bear the name of the Contractor and the telephone number of the Contractor’s main office. The name and telephone number shall be printed with characters not less than four inches high on both sides of the trailer. All trailers not identified with the Contractor’s name are subject to removal from the post by the Government.

3.2.2 Removal of Contractor’s Equipment

Within thirty (30) days after the completion of the contract the contractor shall have removed all of their equipment, office trailers, storage trailers, material and debris from Fort Monmouth.

3.3 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND RIGGING

3.3.1 Delivery and Storage

Equipment and materials shall be carefully handled, properly stored, and adequately protected to prevent damage before and during installation, in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and as approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Damaged or defective items, in the option of the Contracting Officer’s Representative, shall be replaced.

3.3.2 Rigging

The Contractor shall provide all rigging and provisions for equipment movement. Rigging shall not be done using existing building structural elements of any nature. Notification shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative four days in advance of any equipment rigging. Suitable barriers shall he provided in areas where rigging operations are taking place. Rigging and hoisting equipment shall be approved type in satisfactory working conditions at all times.

3.4

SANITARY CONVENIENCES

Contractor’s personnel shall not be permitted use of toilet rooms or drinking water within the buildings.

3.4.1 Sanitary Facilities

Provide self-contained chemical toilet units of type acceptable to governing authorities, adequate (at all stages of construction) for use of personnel at project site. Provide separate facilities for male and female personnel when both sexes are working (in any capacity) at project site. Wash facilities may be limited to wet-type paper hand towels.

3.4.2 Drinking Water

Provide dispenser type drinking water units, supplied with

Bottled water; adequate in number and location for personnel at project site. Furnish paper cups and waste receptacles.

3.4.3 Dig Permit

When the contractor is digging anywhere on the installation, he shall contact Underground Mark out people at 1-800-272-1000, and get a DIG NUMBER. This number shall be given to the government Inspector before any digging starts. After the job is completed, the contractor shall remove all mark outs flags.

PART 4 - SAFETY

4.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Belts, pulleys, chains, gears, couplings, projecting set screws, keys, and other rotating parts located so that any person can come in close proximity thereto shall be fully enclosed or properly guarded. High temperature equipment and piping so located as to endanger personnel or create a fire hazard shall be properly guarded or covered with insulation of a type as specified herein. Items such as catwalks, ladders, and guardrails shall be provided where required for safe operation and maintenance of equipment.

4.2

BARRIERS

The Contractor shall provide sufficient barriers, warning signs and covers to protect all work under construction and personnel as required or directed.

4.3

ACCIDENT REPORTS

The Contractor shall comply with accident reporting requirements as outlined in CERCOME 385-4 which will be furnished to the successful bidder by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. All accident reports will be submitted directly to the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

END OF SECTION

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