W912DS-16-B-0017_SPECS_NCA_St_Albans_Demo_of_Bldgs_165_and_166.pdf

NEW YORK DISTRICT

New York Urban Initiative – Phase 1

Demolition of Buildings #165 and #166

St. Albans National Cemetery Administration Queens, NY

November 2, 2016

Specifications

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St Alban's CLC - Bldgs 165 and 166 Demo VASTALBANS

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 72 00 CONTRACT CLAUSES

00 73 00.00 18 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

01 32 01.00 10 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 00.10 10 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS)

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 58 00 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 DEMOLITION

02 82 13.00 10 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

02 83 13.00 20 LEAD IN CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 00 00 EARTHWORK

31 11 00 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

31 32 11 SOIL SURFACE EROSION CONTROL

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 92 19 SEEDING

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SECTION 00 72 00

CONTRACT CLAUSES

09/16

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 NOTE

To be provided by Contracting Division.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Used

PART 3 EXECUTION

Not Used

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SECTION 00 73 00.00 18

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

03/15

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 FAR 52.211-10, COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

a. The Contractor shall be required to (i) commence work under this contract within five (5) calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the Notice to Proceed, (ii) prosecute the work diligently, and

(iii) complete the entire work ready for use, not later than 151 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except in case the Contracting Officer determines that seeding is not feasible during the construction period, the Contractor shall accomplish such seeding in the first planting period following the contract completion date. This action will not operate to extend the performance time for the balance of the work. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

b. Location: The site of work is located at St. Albans VA Hospital, 179-00 Linden Blvd, St. Albans, NY 11412 .

c. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and services for the following work: design and construction for infrastructure upgrades as described in the solicitation package

d. All work shall be in accordance with the drawings and specifications or instructions attached hereto and made a part thereof, or to be furnished hereafter by the Contracting Officer and subject, in every detail, to his supervision, direction, and instructions.

1.2 DFARS 236.204, Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects

This project is estimated between $ 1,000,000 and $ 3,000,000 .

1.3 GOVERNMENT RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

SYSTEM (QCS) MODULE

The Government will utilize an in-house Contract Administration program entitled "Resident Management System" (RMS). The Contractor shall utilize a Government furnished Quality Control System (QCS) Programming Module.

See Section 01 45 00.10 10 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS) for requirements.

1.4 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

a. The Contracting Officer, or his Representative, will arrange a preconstruction conference after award of contract and before commencement of work. The Contracting Officer's representative will notify the Contractor of the time and date set for the meeting. At this conference, the Contractor shall be oriented with respect to Government procedures and line of authority, contractual, administrative, and construction matters.

Additionally, a schedule of required submittals will be discussed.

b. The Contractor shall bring to this conference the following items in

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-The Contractor's order of work -Accident Prevention Plan (See Accident Prevention Clause in Section 00 72 00 and paragraph SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS MANUAL in this Section) -Quality Control Plan (See Section 01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL) -Letter appointing Superintendent -List of subcontractors, if any -Environmental Protection Plan (See Section 01 57 19 TEMPORARY

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS)

1.5 COORDINATION PERIOD

In addition to contract clause titled PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE, the Contractor shall reserve a 2 workday period of time no later than one month following the contract preconstruction conference for coordination.

The Contractor's project management team responsible for this project shall participate. During the 2-day coordination period the Contractor and the Government will exchange information related to the government regulations and procedures, points of contact, relevant design information and general discussion about the execution and coordination of the project. The Contractor shall dedicate his management team for this 2-day coordination period.

1.6 FAR 52.211-12, Liquidated Damages--Construction

a. If a delay to the NTP date is a result of the Contractor, an extension will not be given. If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, or any extension, the Contractor shall pay to the Government as liquidated damages, the sum of $ 2,411.00 for each day of delay.

b. If the Government terminates the Contractor's right to proceed, the resulting damage will consist of liquidated damages until such reasonable time as may be required for final completion of the work together with any increased costs occasioned the Government in completing the work.

c. If the Government does not terminate the Contractor's right to proceed, the resulting damage will consist of liquidated damages until the work is completed or accepted. (FAR 52.212-5)

d. At a time before the project is physically complete but is functionally complete to the satisfaction of the Government, the Government at its sole discretion may agree to accept transfer of the facility or project provided that the remaining work to be done ("punchlist") is completed no later than 30 days from the date of transfer. In this case the contractor shall pay liquidated damages for punchlist items not completed in the daily amount of $ 603.00 per day commencing after 30 days of project transfer or after date required for project completion (including all extensions), whichever occurs later.

1.7 FAR 52.228-5 -- Insurance -- Work on a Government Installation

a. Refer to section 01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS.

b. Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing that the required insurance has been obtained. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an

DOCUMENT 00 73 00.00 18 Page 2 endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government's interest shall not be effective for such a period as may be prescribed by the laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed and in no event less than thirty (30) days after written notice thereof to the Contracting Officer.

c. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts under this contract that require work on a Government installation and shall require subcontractors to provide and maintain the insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of all subcontractors' proofs of required insurance, and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request.

1.8 IMPLEMENTING GUARANTEES

At any time subsequent to the acceptance by the Government of a completed installation under this contract, which installation is required to be covered by a specific guarantee or warranty under the terms of the various sections in the TECHNICAL PROVISIONS, the Installation Commander will be an additional authorized party for the purpose of implementing the provision of such guarantees or warranties in behalf of the Government.

1.9 CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE

Any certificates required for demonstrating proof of compliance of materials with specification requirements shall be executed in 4 copies.

Each certificates shall be signed by an official authorized to certify in behalf of the manufacturing company and shall contain the name and address of the Contractor, the project name and location, and the quantity and date or dates of shipment or delivery to which the certification apply.

Copies of laboratory tests reports submitted with certificates shall contain the name and address of the testing laboratory and the date or dates of the tests to which the report applies. Certification shall not be construed as relieving the Contractor from furnishing satisfying material, if, after tests are performed on selected samples, the material is found not to meet the specific requirements

1.10 VERIFICATION OF SMALL BUSINESS UTILIZATION

a. This clause is applicable to small business concerns whose contracts exceed $1,000,000.

b. In accordance with the clause at FAR 52.219-8, entitled UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS CONCERNS, in effect on the date of this Contract, the Contracting Office may survey the extent of small and small disadvantaged business utilization under this Contract.

The Contractor may be required to report to the Contracting Officer statistical data on the number and dollars amounts of subcontracting awards with small business and small disadvantaged businesses.

c. As appropriate, the Contracting Officer may require one or more follow-up reports to the initial report.

d. The Contractor agrees to insert this clause in any subcontract that may exceed $1,000,000, including this subparagraph d.

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1.11 BID GUARANTEE

See contract clause entitled BID GUARANTEE in Specifications section

00 72 00 CONTRACT CLAUSES.

1.12 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

See contract clause entitled CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS in Specifications section 00 72 00 CONTRACT CLAUSES.

For a listing of the contract drawings see Index Drawing.

1.13 RECORD DRAWINGS

See specifications section 01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTAL for as-built and Record Drawings requirements for CAD Drafting Standard.

1.14 AVAILABILITY OF CAD DRAWING FILES

Refer to SOURCE DRAWING FILES in specifications section 01 78 00 CLOSEOUT

SUBMITTALS.

1.15 LAYOUT OF WORK

The contractor shall lay out his work from the dimensions indicated on the drawings and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection therewith.

1.16 BULLETIN BOARD

Immediately upon beginning of work under this contract, the Contractor shall provide at the job site a weatherproof glass-covered bulletin board for displaying the fair employment poster, wage rates, and safety bulletins and posters. Emergency telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire and police shall be posted. The bulletin board shall be located in a conspicuous place easily accessible to all and legible copies of the aforementioned data shall be displayed until work under the contract is completed. No direct payment will be made for the bulletin board.

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

Refer to section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

1.18 NO WAIVER BY GOVERNMENT

The failure of the Government, in any one or more instances, to insist upon the strict performance of any of the terms of this Contract or to exercise any option herein conferred shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment to any extent of the right to assert or rely upon such terms or option on any future occasion.

1.19 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION) (TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY

SEVERE WEATHER)

Refer to section 01 32 01.00 10 PROJECT SCHEDULE

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1.20 GOVERNMENT FIELD OFFICE

Refer to section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

1.21 52.232-5 - PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

In addition to the requirements contained in contract clause titled PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS, and PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS the following will apply to all payments made under this contract:

a. At the time of submission of the project schedule, the Contractor shall submit for approval by the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative a breakdown of the contract work which shall be to the degree of detail required by the Contracting Officer or his representative to effect reasonable progress payments. The Contracting Officer or his representative will review this breakdown within 30 calendar days after receipt and either advise the Contractor that it is approved or disapproved, and if disapproved the reasons for disapproval. Only after the breakdown is approved will any payment invoice be accepted from the Contractor. The Contracting Officer can determine it is in the best interest of the Government to make payment without an approved breakdown, however, in no case will more than 10% of the contract amount be paid unless the breakdown is approved.

b. The Contractor shall submit requests for payment through submission of a proper invoice to the office or person(s) designated in subparagraph (c). For purposes of payment a "proper invoice" is defined as the following:

(1) An estimate of the work completed in accordance with the approved breakdown indicating the percentage of work of each item and the associated costs.

(2) A properly completed ENG Form 93 and 93a (where required).

(3) All contractual submissions indicated elsewhere in this contract to be submitted with payment, such as updated progress schedules, updated submittal registers, etc.

(4) The following certification executed by a responsible official of the organization authorized to bind the firm. A "responsible official" is either a corporate officer, partner, or owner, in the case of a sole proprietorship.

I hereby certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that:

(1) The amounts requested are only for performance in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions of the contract;

(2) Payments to subcontractors and suppliers have been made from previous payments received under the contract, and timely payments will be made from the proceeds of the payment covered by this certification, in accordance with subcontract requirements and the requirements of Chapter 39 of Title 31, United States Code; and

(3) This request for progress payments does not include any amounts, which the prime Contractor intends to withhold or retain from a

DOCUMENT 00 73 00.00 18 Page 5 subcontractor or supplier in accordance with the terms and conditions of the subcontract;

(4) This certification is not to be construed as final acceptance of a subcontractor's performance; and

(5) All required prime and subcontractor payrolls have been submitted.

(Name)

(Title)

(Date)

c. The Government will designate the office or person(s) who shall first receive the invoice submissions and the Contractor shall be so notified at the pre-construction conference. In addition to the designated Project Engineer, the Contractor shall at the same time submit one copy of the detailed breakdown and the ENG Form 93 and 93a to the Area Engineer.

d. The Government representative will return any request for payment that is deemed improper within 7 days of receipt and will specify the defects.

If the defect concerns a disagreement as to the amount of work performed and/or the amount of the payment being submitted, the Government and the Contractor's representative will meet to resolve the differences and reach agreement. Upon agreement, the Contractor shall submit a new breakdown and ENG Form 93 and 93a and any other submissions requiring correction. These shall be incorporated with the previous submittal and will then constitute a proper invoice.

e. If agreement cannot be reached, the Government will determine the proper amount per contract clause, PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS and process the payment accordingly. In this event, a "proper invoice" for prompt payment purposes will not have been submitted to the Government.

f. The Government will pay the Contractor in accordance with the following time frames:

(1) Progress Payments. From the date a "proper invoice" is received, in accordance with subparagraphs b and d, the Government will issue a check within 14 calendar days.

(2) Reduction in Retainage Payment. If during the course of the contract, a reduction in retainage payment is required, the Government will issue a check within 14 calendar days after the approval of the release to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative.

(3) Final Payment. A final payment request will not be considered valid until the Contractor has fulfilled all contract requirements including all administrative items, as-built drawings, training, payrolls, warranties, etc. and has submitted a release of claims. When

DOCUMENT 00 73 00.00 18 Page 6 the Contractor has fulfilled all contract requirements and a "proper invoice" has been submitted, the Government shall issue a check within 30 days from the date of acceptance of the project by the Contracting Officer.

1.22 PROGRESS PAYMENTS

Progress Payments made pursuant to the PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR clause for any item of work in the bid schedule shall be based on the Contract unit price or lump sum amount set forth in the bid schedule for that item of work. If the amount of the unit price or lump sum bid for any item of work is in excess of 125% of the Government estimate for such item, the Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to produce cost data to justify the price of the bid item. Failure to justify the bid item price to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer may result in payment of an amount equal to 125% of the Government estimate for such bid item upon completion of work on the item and payment of the remainder of the bid item price upon final acceptance of all contract work.

1.23 PRICING OF ADJUSTMENTS

When costs are a factor in any determination of a contract price adjustment pursuant to the Changes clause or any other clause of this contract, such costs shall be in accordance with Part 31 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and DFARS 252.215-7000 (Dec.

1991) as follows:

PRICE ADJUSTMENTS (DEC 2012)

The term “pricing adjustments”, as used in paragraph (a) of the clauses entitled “Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data-Modifications”, “Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data,” and “Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data- Modifications,” means the aggregate increases and/or decreases in cost plus applicable profits.

1.24 LABOR-ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Fringe benefits statement: The method of payment of applicable fringe benefits will be indicated on DD Form 879, Statement of Compliance, and attached to each weekly payroll.

1.25 DAMAGE TO WORK

The responsibility for damage to any part of the permanent work shall be as set forth in the article of the contract clause entitled "PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES". However, if in the judgment of the Contracting Officer, any part of the permanent work performed by the Contractor is damaged by flood, earthquake, hurricane, severe coastal storm or tornado, which damage is not due to the failure of the Contractor to take reasonable precautions or to exercise sound engineering and construction practices in the conduct of the work, the Contractor will make the repairs as ordered by the Contracting Officer and full compensation for such repairs will be made at the applicable Contract unit or lump-sum prices as fixed and established in the Contract. If, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, there are no Contract unit or lump sum prices applicable to any part of such work, an equitable adjustment, pursuant to Contract Clause entitled CHANGES, will be made as full compensation for the repairs of that part of the permanent work for which there are not applicable Contract unit or lump-sum prices. Except as herein provided, DOCUMENT 00 73 00.00 18 Page 7 damage to all work, utilities, materials, equipment, and plant, including temporary construction and utilities, pavements, and other property along the routes used by the Contractor's pipelines and/or land vehicles, shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer, the State of New York , and the utilities companies, at the Contractor's expense regardless of the cause of such damage.

1.26 SITE INSPECTIONS

The site safety officer shall perform daily inspection of the job sites and the work in progress to ensure compliance with EM 385-1-1 and to determine the effectiveness of the Accident Prevention Plan. Daily inspection logs shall be used to document inspections noting safety and health deficiencies, deficiencies in the effectiveness of the accident prevention plan, and corrective actions including timetable and responsibilities. The daily inspection logs will be attached to and submitted with the Daily Quality Control Reports. Each entry shall include date, work area checked, employee present in work area, protective equipment and work equipment in use, special safety and health issues and notes, and signature of the preparer.

1.27 52.223-3 - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA

a. "Hazardous material," includes any material defined as hazardous under the latest version of Federal Standard No. 313 (including revisions adopted during the term of the contract).

b. The Contractor shall submit, a Material Safety Data Sheet, (OUS Department of Labor Form OSHA 174) meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(g) and the latest version of Federal Standard No. 313, for all hazardous material 5 days before delivery of the material, whether or not the Contractor is the manufacturer of these items. This obligation applies to all materials delivered under this contract that will involve exposure to hazardous materials or items containing these materials.

c. Neither the requirements of contract clause titled HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA nor any act or failure to act by the Government shall relieve the Contractor of any responsibility or liability for the safety of Government, Contractor, or subcontractor personnel or property.

d. Nothing contained in this contract clause titled HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA shall relieve the Contractor from complying with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations (including the obtaining of licenses and permits) in connection with hazardous material.

e. The Government's rights in data furnished under this contract with respect to hazardous material are as follows:

(1) To use, duplicate and disclose any data to which this clause is applicable. The purposes of this right are to (i) Apprise personnel of the hazards to which they may be exposed in using, handling, packaging, transporting, or disposing of hazardous materials; (ii) Obtain medical treatment for those affected by the material; and (iii) Have others use, duplicate, and disclose the data for the Government for these purposes.

(2) To use, duplicate, and disclose data furnished under this clause, DOCUMENT 00 73 00.00 18 Page 8 in accordance with subparagraph (h)(1) of this clause, in precedence over any other clause of this contract providing for rights in data.

(3) The Government is not precluded from using similar or identical data acquired from other sources.

f. The Contractor shall insert this requirement, including this paragraph (f), with appropriate changes in the designation of the parties, in subcontracts at any tier (including purchase designations or purchase orders) under this contract involving hazardous material.

g. SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS MANUAL if this contract is for construction or dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements with any Department of Army agency or component, the Contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the latest version of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, in effect on the date of the solicitation. The latest edition of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1 and it changes are available at http://www.hq.usace.army.mil (at the HQ homepage select Safety and Occupational Health). Contractor shall be responsible for complying with the current edition and all changes posted on the web as of effective date of this solicitation.

h. Before commencing the work, the Contractor shall: (1) Submit a written proposal for implementing the Accident Prevention Plan; and (2) Meet with representatives of the Contracting Officer to discuss and develop a mutual understanding relative to administration of the overall safety program.

1.28 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SIGNS, PUBLIC SAFETY SIGNS

Refer to section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS, Project and Safety Signs and 01 58 00 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION, PROJECT SIGN. No separate payment will be made for erecting and maintaining the signs and all costs in connection therewith will be considered the obligation of the Contractor.

1.29 VEHICULAR AND OTHER TRAFFIC CONTROL

Refer to section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS for Traffic Control Plan and TRAFFIC PROVISIONS requirements .

1.30 ROAD CLOSURES AND UTILITY OUTAGES

a. Utility Outages:

(1) The Contractor is advised that the existing utilities service other buildings or areas adjacent to the specific work sites. These buildings will be active and utilized for the entire period of this contract. The Contractor shall maintain all utilities and systems operational at all times except outages approved by the Contracting Officer.

(2) All utility outages shall be scheduled by the Contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer. No outage will be approved which will adversely affect the current operation or mission accomplishment.

Outages shall only be approved to perform tie-ins of new or temporary utilities to existing lines. No electric or gas outages will be approved during the heating season. "Live"/"hot" utility connections shall be used whenever possible. Contractor shall submit a written

DOCUMENT 00 73 00.00 18 Page 9 work plan & have it approved by the VA 30 days prior to planned outage. (Required union notice.) The Contractor shall also be responsible for any repairs or start-up procedures in the affected facilities caused by the outages. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer and representatives of the Installation regarding the work that the Contractor must accomplish in various buildings to re-establish the utilities to proper working conditions.

The request for the approval of a utility outage shall include, at minimum, the following: description of the utility; time and duration of the outage; areas and systems affected; proof that all preparatory work is complete; proof that all necessary materials, equipment and manpower are in place; utility lines have been verified; and a contingency plan is in place.

(3) Times frames during which the Contracting Officer may approve utility outages:

(4) The Contractor shall have on-site all materials, equipment, manpower, etc. to complete all work during the approved duration of the outage. All utilities and systems shall be fully tested and operational prior to the end of the approved outage. Unscheduled outages shall be repaired immediately. Repairs and corrective actions shall proceed continuously in a diligent manner until all services and utilities are restored to their original condition.

b. Road Closures: Road closures shall not be allowed. Utility installations that affect the roads shall be accomplished in manner to provide through- traffic at all times. In this regard, the Contractor shall provide plates, install utilities in one half of the road at one time; provide temporary access, etc. The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer, a proposed plan indicating how the work is to be performed in road areas and how through-traffic will be maintained. The Contractor shall provide temporary protection, signage, flagmen and traffic controls to maintain free vehicular movement as shown on the plans. Temporary protection, signage and traffic controls shall comply with the current MUTCD - Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The plan shall be submitted 30 calendar days prior to initiating any work in the affected road access. No work shall take place until the Contracting Officer approves the plan. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, at a minimum of the one-week in advance, prior to any disruption in parking or traffic flow.

1.31 ACCESS ROUTES, CONTRACTOR AREAS, DELIVERY, STORAGE AREA AND VISITOR

CONTROL

a. The Contractor shall utilize only entry points designated by the Contracting Officer Representative. The Contractor is prohibited from accessing the site through the St Albans Campus. Contractor access is provided through the Baisley Boulevard gate only. Contractor's personnel and construction equipment will not be permitted in any place other than the project site and the haul route for the borrow and spoil sites, unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer. A request for authorization to use alternate limited access shall be made by the Contractor to the Contracting Officer at least 7 calendar days in advance.

b. The Contractor shall utilize the project site areas for his daily staging. Trailers, materials, or equipment shall not be placed or stored outside the project site unless such trailers, materials or equipment are assigned a separate and distant storage area by the Contracting Officer

DOCUMENT 00 73 00.00 18 Page 10 away from the vicinity of the staging area but within military boundaries.

At the end of each work day mobile equipment, such as tractors, wheeled lifting equipment, cranes, backhoes and like equipment, shall be parked within the project site. The following shall remain fully accessible:

sally ports, hydrants, standpipes and access ways. The Contractor shall be responsible for all temporary connections (power, water telephone, etc.)

to the project site. The Contractor shall maintain the area in a clean and neat condition. Parking for Contractor's employees shall be on the project site. The Contractor will return all disturbed areas to their original condition unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer.

c. Off-site storage areas are not available.

d. The Contractor shall be responsible for the control of material deliveries, vendors, suppliers, prospective employees and other authorized personnel entering the project area as relates to this contract. The Contractor shall install signs at entrances to the project directing deliveries and visitors to the proper entry points.

e. The Contractor shall be permitted to utilize the area for material storage and unloading, material hoists, rubbish containers, rubbish chutes (if any), temporary office and personnel dressing facilities, and all other items required for staging. Contractor shall maintain the grounds within his area. Grass and weeds shall be cut at least weekly during the growing season.

f. The Contractor shall provide chemical toilets for his personnel in the project site, and shall be responsible for cleaning and servicing these toilets in accordance with pertinent health regulations and assure a frequency of service as required to prevent odors or other nuisance. Use of toilet facilities by Contractor's employees within surrounding buildings will not be permitted. Do not installed chemical toilets along the Baisley Blvd fence or the NYC Parks Department fence.

g. The Contractor shall provide weather tight and waterproof storage facilities for all materials stored at the site and required to be incorporated into the work.

h. The Contractor shall remove rubbish containers when full or every 2 weeks which ever comes first.

i. The color of dumpsters, trailers, and storage sheds and portable latrines shall be approved by the Contracting Officer.

j. All materials, trailers, and storage sheds in staging and construction areas shall be elevated and stored a minimum of 3 feet from any structure or fixed object. Trailers shall have doors on both ends.

k. Contractor shall limit employees to his work site.

1.32 EXISTING PARKING

The existing parking for visitors and Government employees shall not be used by the Contractor. The contractor or subcontractor shall park within the construction site only. The existing parking for visitors and employees of St Albans shall not be used by the Contractor. No vehicles are allowed to park or use the roads within the St Albans campus. The Contractor or subcontractor shall not park on the streets surrounding the construction sites.

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1.33 MAINTENANCE OF ACCESS ROADS

a. The Contractor shall be responsible for the maintenance of access roads at the construction site. Maintenance of access roads shall include snow removal. The Contractor shall remove snow piles and rows when they affect safety, hamper emergency and fire vehicles, or block proper drainage.

b. The Contractor shall provide and allow full access to the project site to all traffic, except as noted, to other contractors and authorized personnel as designated by the Contracting Officer.

c. The Contractor shall not inflict damage upon land properties, roads outside the authorized construction areas by unwarranted entry upon, driving over curbs, passage through, damage to or disposal of, material on such land or property, or overloading of roads. The Contractor may make a separate agreement with any other party, regarding the use of, or right to, land or facilities outside the Installation. If such an agreement is made, it shall be in writing and a copy shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents free from liability of any nature or kind arising from any trespassing or damage occasioned by Contractor operations.

1.34 FIRE PROTECTION

The Contractor will provide fire protection in accordance with Section 9 of EM 385-1-1, US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The Contractor's means of providing such protection will be included in his Health and safety plan as required by the contract. The plan shall include fire exits and access routes during construction and during partial acceptance of the facilities, if any. Although the Fire department will respond to emergencies, the capabilities of this department will be limited by its available equipment and access to the construction sites.

The Fire Department does not permit open flame heating devices or tar kettles on roofs.

1.35 SITE AND BUILDING SECURITY AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

Refer to section 01 14 00 Work Restrictions

1.36 UTILITY LOCATION VERIFICATION

Refer to section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.37 ARTIFACTS, PRESERVATION & PROTECTION OF HISTORICAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL

AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

Refer to section 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

1.38 CONNECTION WITH WORK OF OTHER CONTRACTS

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. The Contractor shall arrange his plant and shall schedule and perform the work as to effectively cooperate with all other contractors and Government agencies. It is the

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Contractor's responsibility to know the extent of the limits of his contract. No direct or extra compensation will be allowed on account of the cooperation required.

a. At all points of connection with work of other contracts, the Contractor shall have weekly coordination meetings until all connections have been completed with the adjoining contractor(s) to insure proper and timely connections.

b. Where the work under this contract is completed before that of the adjoining contractor, the Contractor shall terminate his work in an approved manner ready for future connection by the adjoining contractor.

Pipes and conduits shall be closed with suitable caps or plugs that will prevent entry of dirt or debris, but that are readily removable when final connections are made. For underground lines that are back-filled, approved type markers that extend above the ground surface shall be provided to facilitate future location of the lines by the adjoining contract.

c. Where the work of the adjoining contractor is already in place, the Contractor shall perform all work required to effect the necessary connection, including locations of underground lines, removing of caps, providing necessary adapters or joining pieces, and all related incidental work for necessary for a proper, secure connection.

1.39 WORKING CONDITIONS, WORKING HOURS, AND NON-WORKING DAYS

Refer to section 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

1.40 COORDINATION OF TRADES

a. The contract drawings are in part diagrammatic and show the general arrangement of duct, piping and other mechanical and electrical trades.

The Contractor must have a competent engineer on the project site to coordinate all fieldwork and shop drawings of the various trades prior to installation and/or submission of field or shop drawings for approval.

The Contractor shall allot spaces to the various trades prior to installation of the work. In spaces where all the various installations cannot be accommodated, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and shall submit alternate solutions as to its solution at no cost to the Government. The decision of the Contracting Officer shall be final.

b. The Contractor shall be responsible for the coordinated drawings of the various trades showing locations and sizes of all sleeves, electric outlets, inserts, piping, shafts, hangers, lights, ducts, catwalks, pads, chases, sprinklers, smoke detectors, soffits, fascias, steel trusses, etc. Composite signed-off coordinated shop drawings shall be developed at 3/8" equals 1'-0 scale showing all mechanical electrical work in hung ceilings and chases.

1.41 PARTNERSHIP IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Refer to section 01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

1.42 DIGGING PERMIT

The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining a digging permit prior to commencing any excavation. No excavation whether minor or major including trenching, side-walk replacement, etc. will be permitted without an approved digging permit. Contractor shall carefully avoid contact or

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Contractor is required to locate and verify all underground utilities and thereafter maintain those locations on the ground and/or on the contract drawings for use through out the project by all interested.

1.43 COORDINATION MEETINGS

Refer to section 01 32 01.00 10 PROJECT SCHEDULE. The Contractor shall provide typed minutes of each meeting within 3 days of meeting.

Routine coordination meetings will be scheduled by the Contracting Officer throughout the life of this Contract. Coordination meetings will be held to discuss contract administration, Contractor quality control, phasing, scheduling, and other aspects relating to this construction. The Corps of Engineers and the Contractor will be represented at each of these meetings. Similar information concerning replacement personnel shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer, should any replacement be required at any time during the life of this Contract. Coordination meetings will be scheduled to occur on a weekly basis.

1.44 PROGRESS MEETINGS

Refer to specifications section 01 32 01.00 10 PROJECT SCHEDULE.

1.45 SUPERINTENDENCE OF SUBCONTRACTORS

a. The Contractor shall be required to furnish the following, in addition to the superintendence required by the Contract Clause titled, "SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR".

(1) If more than 50% and less than 70% of the value of the contract work is subcontracted, one superintendent shall be provided at the site and on the Contractor's payroll to be responsible for coordinating, directing, inspecting and expediting the subcontract work.

(2) If 70% or more of the value of the work is subcontracted, the Contractor shall be required to furnish two such superintendents to be responsible for coordinating, directing, inspecting and expediting the subcontract work.

b. If the Contracting Officer, at any time after 50% of the subcontracted work has been completed, finds that satisfactory progress is being made, he may waive all or part of the above requirement for additional superintendence subject to the right of the Contracting Officer to reinstate such requirement if at any time during the progress of the remaining work he finds that satisfactory progress is not being made.

1.46 CLAIMS PROCESSING PROCEDURES

The following shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer at the following address: US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, 26

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Federal Plaza, Room 1843, NY, NY 10278-0090:

a. Claims referencing or mentioning the Contracts Disputes Act of 1978.

b. Request for a written decision by the Contracting Officer.

c. Claims certified in accordance with the Contract Disputes Act of 1978.

No other Government representative is authorized to accept such a request. A copy shall also be provided to the authorized Contracting Officer's Representative. The Contractor shall also provide the Contracting Officer with a copy of requests for additional time, money, or interpretation of contract requirements which were provided to the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer that have not been resolved after 90 days.

1.47 SCHEDULING AND DETERMINATION OF PROGRESS

Pursuant to the contract clause, SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS, the Contractor shall prepare and submit for approval a practicable project schedule. The type of schedule and detailed requirements as well as timing of this submittal shall be as specified in specification section

01 32 01.00 10 PROJECT SCHEDULE.

This schedule will be the medium through which the timeliness of the Contractor's construction effort is appraised. When changes are authorized that result in contract time extensions, Contractor shall submit a modified schedule for approval by the Contracting Officer.

The terms of Contract Clause, SCHEDULING FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS, with reference to overtime, extra shifts, etc., may be invoked when the Contractor fails to start or complete work features or portions of same by the time indicated by the milestones dates on the approved project schedule, or when it is apparent to the Contracting Officer from the Contractor's actual progress that these dates will not be met.

Neither on the project schedule as originally submitted nor on any updated periodic schedules which the Contractor is required to prepare and submit, shall be actual progress to be entered include or reflect any materials which even though on the site, are not yet installed or incorporated in the work. For payment purposes only, an allowance will be made by the Contracting Officer of up to 100 percent of the invoiced cost of materials or equipment delivered to the site but not incorporated into the construction, pursuant to Contract Clause, PAYMENT UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. The making of such an allowance will be contingent upon a determination by the Contracting Officer that the Contractor's compliance with the quality control requirements of the contract is more than satisfactory.

1.48 GATE ACCESS FORMS FOR ENTERING THE INSTALLATION

Refer to section 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS, paragraph 1.1 CONTRACTOR

ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES.

1.49 QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONDUCT OF ELECTRICAL WORK

Refer to specification section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

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1.50 DEPARTMENT OF ARMY RADIATION PERMITS

Refer to specifications sections 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS and 01 35 26

GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.51 COMPLIANCE WITH ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT

Refer to specifications section 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.

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1.1 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

List of Contact Personnel ; G

1.2 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES

1.2.1 Activity Regulations

Ensure that Contractor personnel employed on the Activity become familiar with and obey Activity regulations including safety, fire, traffic and security regulations. Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. Wear hard hats in designated areas. Do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry. Mark Contractor equipment for identification.

1.2.1.1 Subcontractors and Personnel Contacts

Provide a list of contact personnel of the Contractor and subcontractors including addresses and telephone numbers for use in the event of an emergency. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change the information contained in previous lists.

1.2.1.2 Identification Badges and Installation Access

Application for and use of badges will be as directed.

a. One-Day Passes: Contractor's personnel should obtain daily passes, be subject to daily mandatory vehicle inspection, and will have limited access to the installation. The Government will not be responsible for any cost or lost time associated with obtaining daily passes or added vehicle inspections incurred.

1.2.1.3 No Smoking Policy

Smoking is prohibited within and outside of all buildings on installation, except in designated smoking areas. This applies to existing buildings, buildings under construction and buildings under renovation. Discarding tobacco materials other than into designated tobacco receptacles is considered littering and is subject to fines. The Contracting Officer will identify designated smoking areas.

1.2.2 Working Hours

Regular working hours must consist of an 8 hour period , between 7 a.m.

SECTION 01 14 00 Page 1 and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, , excluding Government holidays.

1.2.3 Work Outside Regular Hours

Work outside regular working hours requires Contracting Officer approval.

Make application 15 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government for inspecting the work in progress, giving the specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title. Based on the justification provided, the Contracting Officer may approve work outside regular hours. During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work must be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.2.4 Utility Cutovers and Interruptions

a. Make utility cutovers and interruptions after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays. Conform to procedures required paragraph WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS.

b. Ensure that new utility lines are complete, except for the connection, before interrupting existing service.

c. Interruption to water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, telephone service, electric service, air conditioning, heating, fire alarm, and compressed air are considered utility cutovers pursuant to the paragraph WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS.

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1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submittals with an "S" are for inclusion in the Sustainability Notebook, in conformance with Section 01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

View Location Map ; G, RO

Progress and Completion Pictures ; G, RO

1.3 VIEW LOCATION MAP

Submit, prior to or with the first digital photograph submittals, a sketch or drawing indicating the required photographic locations. Update as required if the locations are moved.

1.4 PROGRESS AND COMPLETION PICTURES

Photographically document site conditions prior to start of demolition operations. Provide monthly, and within one month of the completion of work, digital photographs, 1600x1200x24 bit true color minimum resolution in JPEG file format showing the sequence and progress of work. Take a minimum of 20 digital photographs each week throughout the entire project from a minimum of ten views from points located by the Contracting Officer.