W912DY20R0048 0002_SOW_05202020.pdf

US ARMY ENGINEERING AND SUPPORT CENTER, HUNTSVILLE

FACILITIES REPAIR & RENEWAL PROGRAM

CONTRACT NO. W912DY-20-D-####

Relocate Mezzanine from the existing location Johnstown, PA to New location at ECS 99 (Building 3351 Lexington Ave)

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL), NJ

REV 00b_20 May 2020

STATEMENT OF WORK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0. General

1.1. Scope of Work

1.2. Procedure for Award

1.3. Notice to Proceed (NTP).

1.4. Duration of Project.

1.5. Demolition Considerations and Requirements.

1.6. Environmental Considerations and Mitigation Requirements.

1.7. Site Assessment/Verification.

1.8. Applicable Criteria.

1.9. Specifications

2.0. Description

2.1. Project Description

2.2. Overall Design and Renovation and Repair Activities.

2.3. Work Plan Package

2.4. Demolition

3.0. General Conditions

3.1. Existing Conditions

3.2. Site Rules and Responsibilities

4.0. Work to be Performed

4.1. Scope Requirements By Discipline

4.2. Site Assessment Report

4.3. Deliverables

4.4. Level of Effort.

4.5. Period of Performance.

4.6. Contract Contents.

4.7. Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA)

4.8. Invoicing and Payment.

4.9. Additional Requirements

4.10. Site Specific Requirements.

5.0. Antiterrorism/Operational Security (AT/OPSEC)

5.1. AT Level I Training

5.2. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures

5.3. iWatch and/or Corps iWatch Training

5.4. Pre-Screen Candidates using E-Verify Program

5.5. DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings

6.0. Additional Information

6.1. ProjNet

6.2. Bidder Inquiry

7.0. Points of Contact (POCs)

8.0. Addendums, Modifications, etc.

9.0. Exhibit / Appendices

Exhibit A - Price Proposal Format Appendix 1 – Milestone Schedule Appendix 2 – Table of Deliverables Appendix 3 – Example Submittal Register Appendix 4 – Life, Safety and Health Requirements Appendix 5 – Contractor Quality Control Requirements Appendix 6_ As-Built Drawings Appendix 7_ Photos _Mezzanine Appendix 8_Revised As-Builts of Building 3351, JBMDL

STATEMENT OF WORK

US ARMY ENGINEERING AND SUPPORT CENTER, HUNTSVILLE

FACILITIES REPAIR & RENEWAL PROGRAM

CONTRACT NO. W912DY-20-D-####

Relocate Mezzanine from the existing location Johnstown, PA to

New location at ECS 99 (Building 3351 Lexington Ave) Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL), NJ

REV 00b_20 May 2020

Rev 00b: Revised Appendix 8 included Rev 00a: SOW updated to include Building 3351 As-built drawings.

1.0. GENERAL

1.1. Scope of Work. The objective for this Statement of Work (SOW) is to provide plant, material, labor and equipment necessary for the disassembly, relocation and reassembly of first and second floor components of the existing mezzanine structure. Contractor shall relocate the mezzanine from the existing location Johnstown, PA to new location at ECS 99 (Building 3351 Lexington Ave) located at Joint Base McGuire- Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL), NJ. This effort includes all the necessary required architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and telecommunications components necessary for meeting the mission of the 99th Readiness Division (RD). The mezzanine has approximately 1,257.75 of open sf on the first level and has approx. 429 sf of enclosed space on the second level; the Second level includes office and supply/storage area. The mezzanine will be reconfigured with the 1257.75 open sf on the second level, and the 429 sf of enclosed space (including the office and supply/storage area) shall be on the first level. An initial site visit for this effort is encouraged and recommended. For initial bid ability purposes the Contractor shall assume the existing structural framework and stairs for the existing mezzanine are of good condition and reusable at the new location. As part of the base contract the Contractor shall perform an Assessment of the existing mezzanine. The assessment shall be documented in the site assessment report and submitted for government review. The contracting officer shall be immediately notified of any proceeding deficiencies in the structural framework or components associated with the relocation of the mezzanine discovered after time of award. At the government discretion items requiring replacement shall be addressed in a future modification to the contract.

1.2. Procedure for Award. The award for services under this SOW will be limited to the priced services identified in the Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) in this project and its modifications. In the event of a conflict between this paragraph and any other term or provision in this SOW, this paragraph 1.2 will prevail.

1.3. Notice to Proceed (NTP). Reference is made to Appendix 1, “Milestone Schedule” of this SOW. Per acceptance and approval of the bonds and insurance, an NTP will be issued. This NTP will be for the entire project; however, construction activities may not start until all comments from previous submissions have been resolved and the Issue for Construction submission has been accepted by the Government.

1.4. Duration of Project. It is estimated that accomplishing the stated task(s) shall take approximately 90 calendar days from the date of NTP. Upon award of Bid Options, the POP may be adjusted for performance of Options.

1.5. Demolition Considerations and Requirements. The Contractor shall survey the site to determine the extent of the work while taking the necessary precautions to avoid damage to existing items to remain in place, to be reused or to remain the property of the Government. Any damaged items resulting from the performance of work shall be repaired or replaced as approved by the Contracting Officer.

a. Patching. Where removals leave damaged surfaces exposed in the finished work, patch and repair these damaged surfaces to match adjacent finished surfaces. Finished surfaces of patched area shall be flush with the adjacent existing surface and shall match the existing adjacent surface as closely as possible as to texture and finish.

b. Unforeseen Hazard. Notify the Contracting Officer of any unforeseen hazard or condition which becomes evident during work.

1.6. Environmental Considerations and Mitigation Requirements. Not Applicable.

1.7. Site Assessment/Verification. All quantities, locations, measurements, and installation types (collectively, conditions) provided by the government shall be considered estimations and prototypical.

1.8. Applicable Criteria. Applicable standards and criteria references are listed within this SOW. Criteria shall be taken from the most current references as of the date of award. Referenced codes and standards are minimum acceptable criteria. Administrative, contractual, and procedural features of the contract shall be as stated in Division 01 Specifications unless otherwise stated in the scope of work of this task order.

1.9. Specifications. Produce detailed specifications utilizing the guide specifications. Detailed specifications shall be submitted as part of the design submission requirements described in the Division 01 Specifications included as part of this project.

1.10. Cost Proposal_ Cost Narrative is required. In effort to allow the government the opportunity to fully to evaluate and validate contractor pricing and desired intent of the cost proposal; the Contractor shall provide a written narrative to support the cost data in the contractors cost proposal. Detailed breakout for all pricing in proposal is required; lump sum pricing is unacceptable. Pricing shall include and explain the price proposal assumptions and methodologies. Cost proposal shall clearly identify and state any assumptions made in the proposal price.

2.0. DESCRIPTION

2.1. Project Description. The intent of this project is to provide plant, material, labor and equipment necessary for the disassembly, reassembly and relocation of first and second floor components of the mezzanine structure. Contractor shall relocate the mezzanine from the existing location Johnstown, PA to new location at ECS 99 (Building 3351 Lexington Ave) located at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL), NJ.

This effort includes all the necessary required architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and telecommunications components necessary for meeting the mission of the 99th RD. The mezzanine has approximately 1,257.75 of open sf on the first level and has approx. 429 sf of enclosed space on the second level; the Second level includes office and supply/storage area. Contractor shall provide removal and transport of all existing items to new site location. The mezzanine will be reconfigured with the 1257.75 open sf on the second level, and the 429 sf of enclosed space (including the office and supply/storage area) shall be on the first level.

Base Bid. Contractor Base Bid Proposal shall provide price quote(s) in accordance with CLINs and include breakdown for all elements. This effort requires Assessment Report and Final Work Plan.

CLIN 0001_Base Bid Item 1 Design for Relocation of the Mezzanine (includes all of the associated efforts identified in Tasks 1-2).

CLIN 0002_Base Bid Item 2 Demolition, Transport and Construction for Relocation of the Mezzanine (includes all of the associated efforts identified in Tasks 1- 2).

TASK SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.

Relocation of the Mezzanine

Task 1. Dismantle Mezzanine. Contractor shall dismantle mezzanine with existing office configuration, provide dumpster to remove debris or other materials, disconnect electric circuits, provide forklift and equipment necessary to perform this task. The Contractor shall deliver equipment and install mezzanine to include offices at ECS 99. Delivery will include packing, staging, loading, offloading and transportation of materials to destination.

Task 2. Assemble Mezzanine. Contractor shall assemble mezzanine with existing configuration to include offices and furniture. Installation will include new lighting, required hardware, connections to the electrical panel and installation of the HVAC and Communications system.

2.2. Overall Design and Renovation and Repair Activities. The Contractor shall prepare the work plan and design for this project using the guidance and the requirements contained in the various appendices to this SOW. The various referenced requirements (UFCs, UFGS, etc.) and all applicable codes and standards including historical and preservation compliance.

The Contractor’s efforts shall comply with the specifications and requirements contained herein this SOW in accordance with Division 01 Specifications. Additional project requirements are detailed in Section 4.0, “Work to be Performed”. The project requirements and technical criteria cited within this SOW establishes minimum standards for construction quality.

Start of Construction. It is anticipated that the start of construction will follow comment resolution on the Final Design Review. Preconstruction Activities (preconstruction meeting, preconstruction submittal approval, mobilization, etc.) will be in progress concurrently with the finalization of the Designs.

Although a Notice to Proceed will be issued for the entire effort, Renovation/Repair Action shall start upon comment resolution of the Final Work Plan/Design Package (WP/D).

Government Acceptance of the WP/D will be designated by the USACE approving authority assigning a Submittal Action Code of “R” (design submittal is acceptable for release for construction) on the ENG FORM 4025-R in RMS.

2.3. Final Work Plan Package. The Final Work Plan Package shall be appropriate for the complexity of the work involved in this project. The Final Work Plan Package shall be the “Issued for Construction” version.

The various Work Plan packages are identified in the Milestone Schedule and defined in the Division 01 Specifications.

As Built are Required. As desired method for fast tracking the project _DRAFT Final and Final-Final As-Built are requested. Contractually the Contractor shall be responsible for the incorporation of government comments and necessary revisions to As-Built Drawings relative to Government comments.

2.4. Demolition. The Contractor shall include any and all necessary demolition work necessary to successfully perform the renovation and repair and any construction work necessary to fully implement the Final IFC Work Plan/Design.

3.0. GENERAL CONDITIONS

3.1 Existing Conditions. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify all existing conditions prior to any design or construction activities commencing.

3.2 Site Rules and Responsibilities.

a. Government Holidays and Working Hours. Reference Division 01 Specification for a list of Government holidays. The standard normal working hours are between the hours of 0730 and 1600 (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM), Monday through Friday (unless otherwise specified), excluding legal holidays.

NO EXCEPTIONS, any work on military training/drill weekends or federal holidays must have prior written coordination and approval between the Contractor, Project POC (Primary or Alternate), and the Facility Manager.

b. General Installation Information. The Contractor shall coordinate all proposed construction/repair activities with the Site Point of Contact (POC) prior to beginning construction/repair activities to minimize interruption to normal operations.

c. Coordination. The Contractor shall, at a minimum, keep the Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR) and/or Site Point of Contact (POC) apprised of the work and coordinate as necessary to avoid and/or lessen any impacts to the tenant(s). Further details will be provided prior to work commencing during the Kick-Off Meeting.

4.0. WORK TO BE PERFORMED.

4.1. Scope Requirements By Discipline.

4.1.1 – STRUCTURAL.

4.1.1.1 General Requirements. Conduct a structural condition assessment of the existing mezzanine structure prior to disassembly and moving the structure to the new location. Use ASCE 11-99

GUIDELINE FOR STRUCTURAL CONDITION ASSESSMENT OF EXISTING BUILDINGS

for the structural condition assessment. Also, conduct a structural assessment of the mezzanine to confirm that it has the capacity to resist the loads at the new location. Identify deficient structural components that need to be repaired or replaced. Conduct the repair or replacement of identified deficient structural components. Evaluate the concrete floor slab at the new location to determine if it has the capacity to resist the loads from the relocated mezzanine. Retrofit or repair the concrete floor slab at the new location as needed prior to installing the mezzanine. Design and provide the anchorage of the relocated mezzanine to the existing floor slab at the new location. New or retrofitted structural components and connections shall be in accordance with the requirements in UFC 1-200-01 D O D B u i l d i n g C o d e and UFC 3-301-01 STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING, current at the time of contract award.

4.1.1.2 Design Requirements

Structural design, evaluation, and retrofit shall be in accordance with the requirements in UFC 1-200-01 and UFC 3-301-01.

4.1.1.3 Design Standards and Codes.

As indicated above.

4.1.2 – ARCHITECTURAL.

4.1.2.1 General Requirements.

The scope of this project is to provide all the material, labor and equipment necessary for the disassembly of the pre-engineered mezzanine structure located in Johnstown, PA, shipped and reassembled in a new location at ECS 99 (Building 3351 Lexington Ave) located in JBMDL, NJ.

4.1.2.2 Design Requirements

The architectural design requirements and assumptions are as follows:

Demolition o Selectively remove all architectural components of the Mezzanine to include removable walls, ceilings, windows, doors/hardware, cabinetry, stairs and miscellaneous architectural items.

o Remove all columns and related bolts.

o The contractor shall determine how much of the mezzanine to disassemble and this will be determined by the size of the widest roll-up door opening.

o The configuration of the mezzanine at the new location in NJ will be the reverse configuration of the existing location in PA.

o The contractor has the option of disassembling the structure in large components that can legally carried on the highway.

o All sounding finishes and surfaces shall be patched and repaired to match and blend into adjacent finishes and surfaces.

New Work o Reassemble all architectural components of the Mezzanine to include removable walls, ceilings, windows, doors/hardware, cabinetry, stairs and miscellaneous architectural items.

o Installation will include new lighting, and required hardware o Connections to the electrical panel and installation of the HVAC and Communications system is required.

4.1.2.3 Design Standards and Codes.

The performance criteria includes, but is not limited to, the following:

o Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Standards o National Fire Codes, published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) o Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), Applicable Sections o Army Regulation 380-5 o American National Standards Institute (ANSI), applicable standards o Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association, applicable standard o American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), applicable documents o UFC 1-200-01 DOD Building Code o UFC 1-200-02 High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements o UFC 1-300-02 Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) Format Standard o UFC 3-101-01 Architecture o UFC 3-120-01 Design: Sign Standards o UFC 3-120-10 Interior Design o UFC 3-190-06 Protective Coatings and Paints

4.1.3 – MECHANICAL.

4.1.3.1 General Requirements. All new HVAC systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with latest version of UFC 3-410-01, UFC 1-200-02 and local codes as applicable. The Mechanical Designer of Record (DOR) shall coordinate with the building users to determine and verify locations requiring mechanical work to be performed. Stored materials and equipment shall be protected at all times against weather damage.

4.1.3.2 Design Requirements. All HVAC equipment capacities, ductwork, piping sizes, and outside air requirements shall be determined by calculations in accordance with UFC 3-410-01, 2013 requirements and guidance. Mechanical Designer of Record (DOR) shall coordinate with the building users to determine internal heat loads that must be cooled and to determine the number of people expected to occupy any space that requires cooling. Designer shall coordinate with Electrical DOR to determine heat load of lighting types. Outside Air (OA) quantities shall be calculated as required to ventilate each space in accordance with ASHRAE 62.1.

Verify available existing capacity of utilities at the site before selecting mechanical system(s) that uses those utilities (ex. Availability of natural gas, electricity, municipal domestic water).

Contractor to coordinate with facility user point of contact (POC) to account for heat generating equipment within each space such as: televisions, computers, printers, the heat load from any data racks, security racks, etc.

Contractor to coordinate with facility user POC for proper routing of condensate drain piping to termination point.

Controls: For new equipment installed; test, program, install, and provide mechanical equipment with controls in accordance to manufacturer requirements.

HVAC Equipment Testing: Contractor to provide all necessary provision for required testing and programming of installed new HVAC equipment to manufacturer standards. Contractor to submit testing plan and post testing report.

Seismic: Any new mechanical components shall meet the seismic requirements for non-structural components in UFC 3-310-04. Refer to the Structural chapter of this SOW for seismic information.

4.1.3.3 Design Standards and Codes.

As indicated above.

4.1.4 – ELECTRICAL.

4.1.4.1 General Requirements: Provide design and construction in support of the mezzanine relocation as described in paragraph 2.1. Provide connections and modifications to the existing electrical distribution system at building 3351 as necessary to support the mezzanine relocation.

4.1.4.1.1 The exact voltage, size, and configuration shall be based on detailed calculations as performed by the Contractor based on IEEE Standard 241-1990 Recommended Practice for Electric Power Systems in Commercial Buildings (IEEE Gray Book). Any unused wiring will be removed, not abandoned in place. Labeling of new panelboards, circuits, and associated electrical equipment is required. The electrical system shall consist of insulated copper conductors in conduit.

4.1.4.1.2 Provide and install all new electrical equipment including but not limited to panelboards, transformers, lighting fixtures, disconnect switches, receptacles, conduit, and wire as required.

Panelboards and circuits shall be suited to a wide range of utilization patterns. No panelboard shall be used as a feed thru panel. Only bolt-on type circuit breakers are acceptable for use in power distribution panelboards. New panelboards shall provide at least 20% spare capacity.

Panelboards and load centers shall have 200% rated neutral busses. Use only copper busses for panelboards. No dual section panels are allowed, IAW UFC 5-520-01 3-2.5.1.

4.1.4.1.3 Conductors for interior use shall be type THHN/THWN, 600 volts, copper, #12 AWG minimum. Insulated ground conductors shall be provided for each circuit. Aluminum conductors are not permitted. Conductors defined as #10 and smaller shall be solid. Conductors defined as #8 and larger shall be stranded. All 120 volt circuits serving convenience outlets and electronic equipment shall be provided with a dedicated neutral for each circuit. Shared neutrals shall not be approved. MI or NM cables are not permitted. Pressure type connectors (push in type connectors) shall not be used. MC cables shall not be used for home runs.

4.1.4.2 Design Requirements

4.1.4.2.1 Lighting: All interior lighting shall be designed in accordance with IESNA illumination standards and UFC 3-530-01. Lighting shall be served at 120 or 277 volts, single phase. Interior lighting shall utilize state of the art fixtures with energy efficient lamps and ballasts. Fixtures with LED lamps shall be utilized where practical. Fixtures shall be either recessed or pendant mounted type as required to coordinate with the ceiling height and ceiling type to be provided in the space.

Exit lights and emergency egress fixtures shall be provided with integral battery packs (90 minutes minimum) to provide power to the fixtures in the event that normal power to the building is lost or interrupted.

4.1.4.2.2 Power Receptacles: 20 amp, duplex receptacles shall be installed in each room in accordance with UFC 3-520-01 and UFGS 26 20 00. All locations shall be coordinated with the Government.

4.1.4.2.3 Grounding: Install all grounds for service entrances, lightning protection, fire alarm system, computers, and equipment, etc. IAW NFPA 70, NFPA 780, and UFC 3-580-01. Separate equipment grounding conductors shall be provided for lighting circuits, receptacles, appliance branch circuits, motor circuits, and feeders. A ground bus shall be provided in each Electrical Room, Mechanical Room, and Telecommunications Room. All grounding electrode systems shall have a maximum resistance to ground of 25 ohms and shall be interconnected at a single point. The Contractor shall conduct measurements in a number of areas to determine the location, number, and length of ground rods to provide the required ground resistance. The Contractor shall clearly define areas that could create corrosion problems and necessitate the need for cathodic protection, due to installation of the grounding system. When demolition affects an existing ground, Contractor shall be responsible for correcting the non-compliant grounding.

4.1.4.2.4 Electrical System Analysis and Documentation: Provide all electrical analyses on all affected panelboards and circuits IAW UFC 3-501-01 Section 3-2. Determine if the building electrical service is sufficient to support the associated new work.

4.1.4.2.5 Single Line Diagram and Schedules: Provide an electrical one-line diagram, panelboard, and conductor schedules for all affected panelboards, including emergency power.

Panel schedules must be verified by on-site visit.

4.1.4.2.6 The Contractor shall provide any and all necessary electrical demolition work necessary to successfully perform the renovation and relocation, and any electrical construction work necessary to fully implement the Final IFC Work Plan/Design.

4.1.4.2.7 The Contractor shall provide electrical conduit and wire to support proposed renovation area systems including mechanical system and telecommunications system, along with associated controls as required.

4.1.4.3 Design Standards and Codes

The electrical system shall be designed and installed in compliance with the rules and regulations of the following listed criteria.

o NFPA 101: Life Safety Code o Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) – 1-200-01 General Building Requirements o Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) – 1-300-09N Design Procedures o Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) – 3-501-01 Electrical Engineering o Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) – 3-520-01 Interior Electrical Systems o Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) – 3-530-01 Interior and Exterior Lighting Systems and

Controls o NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC) Handbook o NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace o NFPA 75 Standard for the Protection of Information Technology Equipment o NFPA 110 Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems o NFPA 111 Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems o Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) o Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) - All related Documents o UL Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. - All related Documents o US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1 o International Building Code (IBC) – All applicable criteria o Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) – All applicable criteria o Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) – All applicable criteria o Huntsville Center Design Manual (CEHNC 1110-1-1) – All applicable criteria

4.1.5 – TELECOMMUNICATIONS.

4.1.5.1 General Requirements: Provide design and construction in support of the mezzanine relocation as described in paragraph 2.1. Provide connections and modifications to the existing telecommunications system at building 3351 as necessary to support the mezzanine relocation.

4.1.5.1.1 Testing and Documentation: Provide all testing and documentation as required by governing applicable criteria. Perform a comprehensive end-to-end test of all circuits to include all copper and fiber optic cables upon completion of the telecommunications building cabling system and prior to acceptance of the facility or facility renovation and repair work. Provide adequate advanced notification to the COR to allow COR and Installation personnel attendance. Test in accordance with ANSI/TIA 568 standards. Use test instrumentation that meets or exceeds the standard. Submit official test report to include test procedures, parameters tested, values, discrepancies and corrective actions in electronic form. Test and accomplish all necessary corrective actions to ensure the government receives a fully operational, standards based, code compliant telecommunications system. A test plan containing detailed test procedures, equipment list and sample test forms and reports shall be approved by the government before any testing starts.

4.1.5.1.2 Cable Requirements:

4.1.5.1.2.1 Outside Plant (OSP): All cable splices shall be waterproof and permanent splice cases. Copper splices shall be encapsulate filled.

4.1.5.1.2.2 Inside Plant (ISP): Provide 10 feet of cable slack above racks or cabinets. Provide 3 feet of cable slack at each outlet. There shall be no service loops. All ISP cable shall be plenum rated. No cable shall be run exposed in any open ceiling area. Exposed area cables in work bays shall be installed in minimum 1” EMT. Exposed area cables installed in assembly halls shall be installed in cable raceway or other approved methods.

4.1.5.1.2.3 Copper: All horizontal voice/data copper cable shall be Category 6, plenum rated.

Cable jacket shall be blue. All OSP copper cable shall be type broadband backbone (minimum rating Category 5). All coaxial cable shall be 734 or 735A, as applicable, Siamese type with BNC connectors. Horizontal voice/data jacks shall be Category 6 and blue in color. Coordinate all outlet locations with the user.

4.1.5.1.2.4 Labeling: All labeling shall be in accordance with USARG G-6 labeling scheme diagram and TIA/EIA-606 labeling standards.

4.1.5.1.3 Duct/Raceway/Conduit: A pull tape rated not less than 200-lbs tensile strength shall be installed in each new conduit, duct and cable tray. A minimum of 5 feet shall be provided at each end and shall be coiled and secured in such a manner as to prevent it from being accidentally pulled back into the conduit, duct or cable tray. Unless otherwise specified, all OSP conduits shall have (1) 3-inch-3-cell mesh fabric inner-duct. All OSP fiber optic cables shall be pulled through the mesh fabric inner-duct. All OSP copper cable shall not be pulled through the mesh fabric inner-duct. The Contractor shall add new to install sufficient cabling as specified in this document to cable each outlet as specified. All penetrations through walls will be fire stopped once the cable infrastructure is installed, including existing conduits. All ISP conduits shall be sized for an initial 40% maximum fill capacity.

4.1.5.14 Building Entrances: All building entrances shall be rigid metallic conduit (RMC) extending to the exterior wall mounted NEMA enclosures as required. All exposed NEMA enclosures and conduits shall be powder-coated prior to installation.

4.1.5.1.5 Backboards: All backboards shall be 4 foot wide by 8 foot high, ¾” thick, A/C grade, void free, non-painted and fire rated. Fire stamp must be on the “A” side of the backboard and facing outward.

4.1.5.2 Design Requirements

4.1.5.2.1 Patch and Cross Connect Panels: Provide Cat 6 copper patch and cross connect panels as required. Provide fiber optic patch panels as required. Provide patch cables for the installed system plus 25%. Category 6 patch panels and jacks shall be from the same manufacturer.

4.1.5.2.2 The contractor shall remove all existing communications cabling that is penetrating, entering, or traversing the space through the perimeter walls. The contractor shall identify and mark any thermostat cable, or other cable, and locate its termination point outside of the space.

4.1.5.2.3 All workstation data ports shall be physically connected to applicable patch panel with labeling at each end to reflect the location of the other end.

4.1.5.2.4 All workstations shall contain a minimum of 4 port RJ45 connection point, telephone, Ethernet, and other outlet as required.

4.1.5.2.5 The contractor shall install an overhead horizontal cable rack to service computers and telephones. Contractor shall follow NEC codes for self-supporting mechanisms.

4.1.5.2.6 As per the approved design the contractor shall extend analog phone lines and data circuits/services from the demarcation point into the facility and to distribute those lines/circuits/services within the work area.

4.1.5.3 Design Standards and Codes.

The telecommunications system shall be designed and installed in compliance with the rules and regulations of the following listed criteria.

o Technical Criteria for the Installation Information Infrastructure Architecture (I3A) - February o UFC 3-580-01 Telecommunications Interior Infrastructure Planning and Design o Army Regulation AR 380-5 Department of the Army Information Security Program o UFGS 27 10 100 Building Telecommunications Cabling System o Huntsville Center Design Manual (CEHNC 1110-1-1) – All applicable criteria

4.2. Deliverables: The Contractor shall provide the deliverables within the required periods identified in the contract.

4.2.1. Performance and Payment Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds penal amount must equal

100 percent of the Original Contract price and if the Contract price increases and additional amount equal to 100 percent of the increase, in accordance with FAR 28.102-2.

4.2.2. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan: In addition to an Accident Prevention Plan the Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Government for review and acceptance an Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan for site condition and field survey work. Fulfillment of this requirement will allow the Contractor to perform low risk activities and collect essential data necessary for design. The AAPP does not alleviate the requirement for the APP as detailed in Safety Manual EM 385-1-1 to be submitted and approved before installation can begin. Submit an AAPP for all Site Visits that involve more than “conference room meetings”. The site visit cannot occur until the AAPP has been approved by the KO. Personal identifiable Information (PII) shall not be provided in the AAPP).

4.2.3. Project Schedules: The Contractor shall provide a Project Schedule. The contractor shall load the cost loaded schedule into RMS. The Contractor shall submit the Schedule in accordance with the requirements contained within the Division 01 Specifications.

a. The project schedule shall be submitted and shall include the Oracle Primavera P6 (.xer) and the Adobe (.pdf) formats.

4.2.4. Transmittals: Transmittals are required for all submittals.

4.2.5. Quality Control Plan: Submit the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan in accordance with specification 01 45 00. The QCP must be approved before the work may proceed.

4.2.6. Specifications: All Division 01 Specifications requirements apply unless stated otherwise or further clarified below and in other Sections of this SOW.

4.2.7. FINAL Work Plan. Prepare the Work Plan Submittal Packages in accordance with the requirements of the SOW. The Contractor shall choose the appropriate Work Plan Submittal package type (Type 1 Work Plan, Type 2 Work Plan Submittal) to adequately and properly communicate all of the work plan, design, scheduling and other requirements of the contract. A telephonic Review Meeting shall be conducted upon closure of the Government review period.

4.2.8. Electronic Format. Drawings shall be in the appropriate ‘.dgn’ or ‘.dwg’ design file formats and also in ‘.pdf’ format and comply with the latest release of USACE ERDC/ITL R-12-6, A/E/C CAD Standard. All revisions to drawings due to Government Review shall be indicated in their respective revision blocks.

4.2.9. Drawing Submissions. Drawing presentation, format and title blocks shall be in accordance with the latest release of USACE ERDC/ITL R-12-6, A/E/C CAD Standard. The drawings shall be ANSI D size (22 x 34) for all submissions. The Contractor shall provide CD-ROM copies (CDs) of each submission, marked and labeled in accordance with the CAD Standard. The quantities of CDs shall be as stated in the paragraph entitled, “Points of Contact and Deliverable Distribution, Media, and Quantities”.

4.2.10. Building Information Modeling (BIM). BIM or 3D modeling drawings are not required.

4.2.11. The design shall be in accordance with the requirements in CEHNC-1110-1-1 Design Manual, latest revision and the current edition of UFC 1-200-01, General Building Requirements. UFC 1- 200-01 identifies and requires that numerous volumes of requirements are to be adhered to. The Contractor shall identify and incorporate any and all applicable ore relevant and appropriate requirements that might not have been identified in this SOW. The Contractor shall ensure that each of the design document submittals adhere to the approved DQC Plan and shall include dual approval signatures of both the DOR and the QCM prior to submission to the Government for each review.

4.2.12. LEED. Actual certification is not required.

4.2.13. Comment Resolution. The Contractor is responsible for the resolution or incorporation of Government comments into the project.

4.2.14. Accident Prevention Plan (APP): The Contractor shall submit in writing an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and submit for review/approval to the KO and/or Primary Project POC at least 21 calendar days prior to the Pre- Construction Meeting. The APP will need to be approved prior to starting any installation activities at the site. The APP with Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) shall be submitted and shall follow the requirements of the EM 385-1- 1 and include all relevant AHAs.

The APP shall include provisions to deal with Hazardous Materials, pursuant to the Contract Clause entitled “Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data”. The Contractor shall coordinate with the facility representatives or facility Contractor, on first aid, emergency phone numbers, response plans, site evacuation plans, evacuation drills, etc. Personal identifiable Information (PII) shall not be provided in the APP).

4.2.15. Not Used.

4.2.16. Closeout Documents: The Contractor shall submit the closeout documents in order to satisfy the SOW. The documents include at a minimum: Final As-Built Drawings, Warranties, Test Data, etc. As-Built Drawings shall be in the appropriate ‘.dgn’ or ‘.dwg’ design file formats and also in ‘.pdf’ format and comply with the latest release of USACE ERDC/ITL R-12-6, A/E/C CAD Standard (https://cadbimcenter.erdc.dren.mil). All ‘.dgn’ or ‘.dwg’ design file formats shall be compatible with the latest software of Microstation.

4.2.17. Level of Effort. The Contractor is expected to prepare the level of design and documentation appropriate to the size and complexity of this project. The Contractor shall develop a Final Work Plan.

4.2.18. Period of Performance. The contract Period of Performance (POP) is identified in the first few pages of the contract documents; such as in block 11 of the Standard Form (SF) 1442. The Contractor shall begin performance within 14 calendar days and complete it within 90 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Upon award of Bid Options, the POP may be adjusted for performance of Construction Activities.

4.2.19. Contract Contents. This document contains or references the provisions that shall apply to the performance of the work under this contract.

4.2.20. Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA). All REA shall be submitted through CEHNC-FRR_REA_Claims@usace.army.mil.

4.2.21. Invoicing and Payment. The Contractor share prepare payment requests for invoicing in accordance to the contract and as follows:

a. The Contractor shall prepare payment requests for invoicing in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Division 01 specifications. Prior to submitting payment requests, the Contractor shall obtain the signature acceptance of the Quality Assurance Representative (QAR), for work in place for which the payment request is being submitted. The requested payment request shall correspond to the updated schedule submittal as required by the Division 01 specifications. Payment requests for invoicing shall include the signature acceptance of the QAR, signed Prompt Payment Certification, ENG Form 93 and an updated schedule.

b. Verification of percentages of work completed during the construction phase will be coordinated with and signed by the Government QAR prior to payment request to RMS or email. A notification stating the payment request has been exported to RMS shall be made via email to the Government’s Project Manager (PM). The email notification to the PM and the CEHNC-FD- Invoice Box (FDInvoice@usace.army.mil) shall contain the scanned copy of the signed verification by QAR, ENG Form 93, Prompt Payment Certification and an updated Schedule.

Once the project requirements are completed and a final payment request for invoicing is submitted, the payment request shall also include the signed Release of Claims (form to be provided by the PM near project completion).

4.2.22. Additional Requirements.

a. Quality and Safety. Quality workmanship and safety are two of the key elements expected of the Contractor to ensure the product delivered meets the requirements of both EM 385-1-1 and the SOW. In order to meet these requirements, the Contractor shall provide a Superintendent, Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) / Quality Control Representative (QCR) for the project. These individuals must be present on site when work is ongoing. The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) and Quality Control Representative (QCR) can be one person.

b. Safety Compliance. The Contractor shall execute all work IAW the latest version of Safety Manual EM 385-1-1. The Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plans (AAPP template available online) and Accident Prevention Plans (APP, IAW EM 385-1-1, Appendix A) shall be submitted electronically for review and acceptance. Upon acceptance, by the U.S. Army Engineering & Support Center Huntsville (CEHNC) Safety Office, the Contractor shall submit final safety plans by CD only, including tracking submittal via Form 4025 through RMS. The Contractor's AAPP must be submitted and accepted by the CEHNC Safety Office prior to starting any survey activities at the site. Similarly, the Contractor's APP must be submitted and accepted by the CEHNC Safety Office prior to starting any work activities at the site. The APP shall include an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for all activities required by the contract.

Also Reference Appendix 5 _ SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

Reference is made to Engineering Manual (EM) 385-1-1 (NOV 2014) which can be found here for downloading/printing:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf This manual includes all safety requirements for contractors performing work on any US Army Corps of Engineers project. It also contains information and templates for preparing documents required prior to work commencing, such as the Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis(es).

The Contractor Quality Control Manager may be the SSHO on this project. The SSHO may not Serve as the Superintendent.

USACE safety policy, regulations, documents and reporting forms are available at:

http://www.hnc.usace.army.mil/Missions/Command-and-Staff- Offices/Safety-Office.

c. Asbestos Contained Material (ACM). Not Applicable.

d. Resident Management System. The Government will use the Resident Management System for Windows (RMS) to assist in its monitoring and administration of the Contract. The Contractor shall use the Government-Furnished Construction Contractor Module of RMS, to record, maintain, and submit various information throughout the Contract period of performance, in accordance with Division 01 Section 01 45

00.15 10. The Contractor module, user manuals, updates, and training information can be downloaded from the RMS 3.0 Government/Contractor Mode web site:

https://rms.usace.army.mil/datafiles/rms3updates_production/rms3launchersetup.exe.

This joint Government-Contractor use of RMS will facilitate electronic exchange of information and overall management of the contract. RMS provides the means for the Contractor to input, track, and electronically share information with the Government in the following areas: Administration; Finances;

Quality Control; Submittal Monitoring; Scheduling; and Import/Export of Data.

e. Dr. Checks Design Review and Checking System: Although the Contractor may use its own internal system for overall design configuration management, the Government and the Contractor shall utilize the Dr. Checks Design Review and Checking System to initiate, respond to, resolve, and track

Government design compliance review comments. This system may be useful for other data which needs to be interactive or otherwise available for shared use and retrieval. Any design related Requests for Information (RFIs), Engineer Change Proposals (EDPs), Variations, Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA), etc. that could result in a change to the price or period of performance of this task order or that will change the Final IFD WP/D shall be managed via the Resident Management System (RMS). Utilize the RFI and Correspondence features in RMS. There will be only a 100% design review due to limited scope of this PWS.

f. Technical Criteria and References. Technical criteria for the SOW shall be defined as noted in the Division 1 Specifications. The criteria and references contained herein are in addition to the criteria and references included in the Division 1 Specifications. All Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) references shall be the latest edition at the time the project is awarded.

UFC’s in the base contract are not all inclusive. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to determine the applicable UFC’s for this project. The UFC’s can be located on the Whole Building Design website:

http://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-criteria-ufc.

g. Liquidated Damages. Liquidated damages will be assessed for this project in accordance with the base contract. The Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government if the work is not completed by the date specified in the award documents. Liquidated damages will be charged at a rate of $410.00 per calendar day of Contractor delay until the work is accepted.

h. Contractor Laydown, Storage Area, Parking Area and Dumpsters. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Site POC to obtain approval prior to using a designated area.

i. Occupancy during Construction. The facility will have limited occupation. Coordination with on-site personnel will be required once schedules are determined.

j. Utility Cutovers and Interruptions. The Contractor shall make every attempt possible to minimize disruptions to tenants and/or the installation when performing utility cutovers and interruptions after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays and Government holidays. Allow up to thirty (30) calendar days prior to any outage, temporary service, information, etc. for requesting, processing and/or Garrison approval. Ensure that new utility lines are complete, except for the connection, before interrupting existing service. Interruption to water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, telephone service, electric service, air conditioning, heating or fire alarm shall be considered utility cutovers. Such interruption shall be further limited to 6 hours (after business hours). This time limit includes time for setup, deactivation, reactivation and cleanup.

k. Dig Permits. Dig Permit is not required.

l. Hot Work Permit. Hot Work Permit is not required.

m. Warranty and Support. The Contractor shall provide a warranty that has 8-5 Live Help Desk with 24/7 on-call technical support, Remote Troubleshooting, Options Emergency Response, Loaner Equipment, Standard shipping on Warranty Equipment, two (2) Semi-Annual Complete Preventative Maintenance Visits during warranty period and one (1) On-Site Training Session for new users.

n. Miscellaneous Installation and Removal. All installation work shall be completed within the normal hours of operation. Workspace clean up shall occur at the end of each day to include removal of all packing materials. Removal of existing equipment and disposal in accordance to DOD and Army Property guidelines. Disposal shall be coordinated with the designated Government representative/point of contact.

o. Project Progress Meeting. The Contractor shall perform Progress Meetings as described in the Table of Deliverables. These meetings will include all relevant base POC’s and Contracting Personnel on an as needed basis. These meetings will cover the progress made in the past period and will include any pertinent issues which could affect future task order progress. The Contractor shall provide minutes of this meeting to all participants within two (2) calendar days after the meeting. The following items shall be covered.

4.2.23. Site Specific Requirements.

a. Contractor shall minimize disruption. Minor work and noise shall be minimized and planned accordingly as some work may also be done while class is in session, but it will have to be pre-coordinated and planned.

b. Shall provide their own storage shed or trailer for on-site office accommodations and for storing of equipment and material. The “On-Site Government Quality Assurance Representative” (QAR) will assign the contractor a location for placement of their shed or trailer upon request.

c. Is obligated to verify all measurements and specification requirements at the on-site visit prior to starting the project. No extra compensation shall be allowed for the contractor who does not attend the on-site visit and who does not appreciate the difficulty of the contract specifications.

Any discrepancies, ambiguities or changes must be verified and confirmed in writing to the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and QAR.

d. Shall furnish all submittals for equipment and/or materials that vary from requirements of this

SOW. All submittals are required to be turned in and approved by the QAR 30 days prior to ordering any of those materials.

e. Shall provide, unless otherwise specified, new and unused materials and/or installed equipment in the original manufacturer’s packaging. All materials stored on the job site are subject to inspection by the QAR and must be protected from the elements at all times.

f. Shall not perform any portion of this contract without notice to proceed. Shall not commence work prior to the Government COR/QAR pre-construction meeting. Shall notify the COR/QAR a minimum of 72 hours prior to commencing work and prior to completing work on this contract.

g. Shall submit, prior to commencing any work: A current Certificate of Insurance (Prime and

Subs); A letter appointing a construction superintendent; A schedule of operations. The construction schedule shall be subject to change so Contractor’s operations do not conflict or otherwise disrupt normal operations of the government in the facility involved.

h. Shall perform the work between the hours of 0730 and 1600 (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM), Monday through Friday (unless otherwise specified), excluding legal holidays.