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Consolidated Squadron Operations Facility, Al Udeid, Qatar 459013

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 15 00.12 10 SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0001

01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

01 32 17.12 10 COST-LOADED NETWORK ANALYSIS SCHEDULES (NAS)

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 33 29.05 20 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 42 15 METRIC MEASUREMENTS

01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 00.15 10 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 58 00 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

01 91 00.15 TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 11 13.00 10 STRUCTURAL CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE FORMING

03 15 00.00 10 CONCRETE ACCESSORIES

03 20 00.00 10 CONCRETE REINFORCING

03 30 00.00 10 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

03 35 00.00 10 CONCRETE FINISHING

03 39 00.00 10 CONCRETE CURING

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

04 20 00 UNIT MASONRY

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 12 00 STRUCTURAL STEEL

05 30 00 STEEL DECKS

05 50 13 MISCELLANEOUS METAL FABRICATIONS

05 51 33 METAL LADDERS

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY

06 20 00 FINISH CARPENTRY

06 41 16.00 10 PLASTIC-LAMINATE-CLAD ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 05 23 PRESSURE TESTING AN AIR BARRIER SYSTEM FOR AIR TIGHTNESS

07 11 13 BITUMINOUS DAMPPROOFING

07 21 13 BOARD AND BLOCK INSULATION

07 27 10.00 10 BUILDING AIR BARRIER SYSTEM

07 52 00 MODIFIED BITUMINOUS MEMBRANE ROOFING

07 55 00 PROTECTED MEMBRANE ROOFING

07 60 00 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

07 72 00 ROOF ACCESSORIES

07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING

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07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

07 95 00 EXPANSION JOINTS

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 14 00 WOOD DOORS

08 31 13 ACCESS DOORS

08 33 23 OVERHEAD COILING DOORS

08 41 13 ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS

08 51 13 ALUMINUM WINDOWS

08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE

08 81 00 GLAZING

08 91 00 METAL WALL LOUVERS

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 22 00 SUPPORTS FOR PLASTER AND GYPSUM BOARD

09 24 23 CEMENT STUCCO

09 26 00 PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTER

09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD

09 30 13 PORCELAIN/MOSAIC TILING

09 51 00 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

09 69 13 RIGID GRID ACCESS FLOORING

09 90 00 PAINTS AND COATINGS

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 14 00.10 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE

10 14 00.20 INTERIOR SIGNAGE

10 21 13 TOILET COMPARTMENTS

10 22 13 WIRE MESH PARTITIONS

10 26 00 WALL PROTECTION

10 28 13 TOILET ACCESSORIES

10 44 16 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

12 24 13 ROLLER WINDOW SHADES

12 36 00 COUNTERTOPS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 48 00 SEISMIC PROTECTION FOR MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

13 48 00.00 10 SEISMIC PROTECTION FOR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13.00 10 WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, FIRE PROTECTION

21 13 18.00 10 PREACTION AND DELUGE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, FIRE PROTECTION

21 22 00.00 40 CLEAN AGENT FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 00 00 PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0001

DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 00 00 AIR SUPPLY, DISTRIBUTION, VENTILATION, AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS

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23 03 00.00 20 BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

23 05 48.00 40 VIBRATION CONTROLS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 07 00 THERMAL INSULATION FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

23 09 00 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC

23 09 13 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL DEVICES FOR HVAC

23 09 23.01 LONWORKS DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL FOR HVAC AND OTHER

BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEMS

23 23 00 REFRIGERANT PIPING

23 25 00 CHEMICAL TREATMENT OF WATER FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

23 64 10 WATER CHILLERS, VAPOR COMPRESSION TYPE

23 64 26 CHILLED WATER PIPING SYSTEMS

23 81 00.00 20 UNITARY AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT (PACKAGED OUTDOOR AIR

HANDLERS)

23 82 02.00 10 UNITARY HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT (SPLIT DX SYSTEMS)

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 00 00.00 20 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

26 05 00.00 40 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

26 05 19.00 10 INSULATED WIRE AND CABLE

26 05 48.00 10 SEISMIC PROTECTION FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

26 08 00 APPARATUS INSPECTION AND TESTING

26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

26 28 01.00 10 COORDINATED POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION

26 29 23 VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE SYSTEMS UNDER 690 VOLTS

26 33 53.00 20 UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS)

26 35 33.00 40 POWER FACTOR CORRECTION EQUIPMENT

26 41 00 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING

26 56 00 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 14.00 10 COAXIAL CABLE PREMISES DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

27 05 28.36 40 CABLE TRAYS FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

27 05 29.00 10 PROTECTIVE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (PDS) REVISED BY AMENDMENT

NO. 0001

27 10 00 BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM REVISED BY

AMENDMENT NO. 0001

27 51 16 RADIO AND PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 76 INTERIOR FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 00 00.00 06 EARTHWORK

31 00 00.01 ATTACHMENTS

31 31 16.13 CHEMICAL TERMITE CONTROL

31 32 11 SOIL SURFACE EROSION CONTROL

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 11 16.16 UNBOUND PAVEMENT MATERIALS

32 12 10 BITUMINOUS TACK AND PRIME COATS

32 12 17 ASPHALT PAVEMENT

32 13 13.06 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT

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32 16 13 CONCRETE FOOTWAYS

32 17 24.00 10 PAVEMENT MARKINGS

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 11 00 WATER DISTRIBUTION

33 30 00 FOUL SEWERS

33 40 00 SURFACE WATER UTILITIES

33 71 02 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION

33 82 00 TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTSIDE PLANT (OSP)

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0001

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

1.2 UNSCHEDULED WORK STOPPAGES

1.3 DIGGING PERMITS

1.3.1 Requirements for Digging Permits

1.3.2 Requests for Digging Permits

1.3.3 Preparation of Requests for Digging Permits

1.3.4 Existing Underground Utilities

1.3.5 Use of Underground Utility Detecting Device

1.3.6 Hand Excavation

1.4 Repair of Damaged Utilities

1.5 PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC

1.5.1 General

1.6 USE OF EXISTING ROADS AS HAUL ROUTES

1.7 CONTRACTOR'S MOBILIZATION AREA

1.7.1 General

1.7.1.1 General Work Area

1.7.1.2 Mobilization Areas

1.7.1.3 Storage Area/Laydown Yard

1.7.2 Contractor's Temporary Facilities

1.7.2.1 General

1.7.2.2 Administrative Field Offices

1.7.2.3 Storage Area

1.7.2.4 Plant Communication

1.7.2.5 Appearance of Mobilization Site Facilities and/or Trailers

1.7.2.6 Maintenance of Storage Area

1.7.2.7 Security Provisions

1.7.2.8 Sanitation

1.7.2.9 Communications

1.7.2.10 Restoration of Storage Area

1.8 PROJECT SIGN

1.9 DUST CONTROL

1.10 CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE

1.11 ACCIDENT PREVENTION

1.11.1 Accident Prevention Program

1.11.2 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Requirement - Overseas

Construction

1.11.3 Temporary Power - Electrical Distribution Boxes

1.11.4 Reinforcement Caps

1.12 LOCALLY AVAILABLE SERVICE FOR EQUIPMENT

1.13 ESTABLISHING A LOCAL OFFICE

1.14 TEMPORARY PROJECT FENCING AND BARRICADES

1.14.1 Barricades

1.14.2 Temporary Construction Fencing

1.14.2.1 Construction Security Area (CSA)

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1.14.2.2 Temporary Construction Fence Screening

1.15 CONTRACTOR'S OFF BASE MOBILIZATION AREA

1.15.1 Facilities Within the Mobilization Site

1.15.2 Employee Parking

1.16 CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING UTILITIES

1.16.1 General

1.16.1.1 Performance of Work During Non-Standard Hours

1.16.1.2 Portable Exterior Night Lighting

1.16.2 Existing Underground Utilities

1.17 WATER (CONTRACTOR PROVIDED)

1.18 ELECTRICITY (CONTRACTOR PROVIDED)

1.19 USE OF EXPLOSIVES

1.20 PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

1.20.1 General

1.20.2 Office Area

1.21 STANDARDIZATION

1.22 ON-BASE PHOTOGRAPHY PROHIBITION

1.23 PUBLIC RELEASE OF INFORMATION

1.23.1 Prohibition

1.23.2 Subcontract and Purchase Orders

1.24 UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE

1.24.1 UXO Safety Support During Construction

1.25 RESIDUAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL

1.26 COMPLIANCE WITH HOST COUNTRY RULES AND CUSTOMS

1.26.1 Contractor's Responsibilities

1.27 MILITARY BASE RULES AND REGULATIONS

1.27.1 General

1.27.2 Base Security and Installation Entry

1.27.3 Escorts

1.28 IDENTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE'S PERSONNEL AND VEHICULAR ACCESS TO THE

PROJECT SITES

1.28.1 General

1.28.1.1 EAA Package Requirements

1.28.1.1.1 General

1.28.1.1.2 Temporary EAA Package

1.28.1.1.3 Initial EAA Package

1.28.1.1.4 Renewal EAA Package

1.28.1.1.5 Installation Authorization Application (IAA) Process

1.28.1.1.5.1 General

1.28.1.1.5.2 IAA Package Submittals

1.28.1.1.5.3 IAA Processing Time

1.28.1.1.5.4 IAA Processing Time

1.28.1.1.5.5 Contractor Responsibility

1.28.1.1.5.6 IAA Package Requirements

1.28.1.1.5.7 DBIDS Registration Appointments

1.28.1.1.5.8 Locally Employed Persons (LEP) Screening

1.28.1.1.5.9 DBIDS Registration

1.28.1.1.5.10 USAF Access Badge Renewal

1.28.1.1.5.11 Common Access Card (CAC)

1.28.1.1.5.12 USAF Access Card Return

1.28.1.2 Employee Identifications

1.29 PROJECT ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

1.30 EMPLOYEE, VEHICLE, AND CONTRACT INFORMATION

1.31 SPECIAL PASS/TEMPORARY ACCESS CARD REQUIREMENTS

1.31.1 Special Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) Pass Requests

1.31.2 Entry Authorization Application (EAA) Process

1.31.2.1 General

1.31.2.2 EAA Package Submittals

1.31.2.2.1 EAA Processing Time

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1.31.2.3 Contractor Responsibility

1.31.2.3.1 Associated Fees

1.31.3 Security Plan

1.31.4 Constraints to Base/Project Site Access

1.31.5 Identification of Employees in the Project Site

1.31.6 Access to Operational Areas

1.31.7 Personnel Violating Base Policies

1.31.8 Local National (LN)/Other Country National - Escort (OCN-E)

Program

1.31.8.1 Escort Responsibilities

1.31.8.2 Escort Requirements

1.31.8.3 Vehicle Escorts

1.31.8.4 Normal Escort Procedures

1.31.8.5 Exceptions to Normal Escort Procedures

1.31.8.5.1 Construction Security Areas (CSA)

1.32 RADIO TRANSMITTER RESTRICTIONS

1.33 BASE HOT WORK PERMITS

1.33.1 Requirement for Hot Work Permits

1.33.2 Requests for Hot Work Permits

1.33.3 Preparatory Inspections and Inspection of Equipment

1.34 CONTRACTOR TRANSPORTATION AND CUSTOMS CLEARANCE

1.34.1 General

1.34.2 Shipments of Materials

1.34.3 Contractor's Responsibilities

1.34.4 Physical Handling of Materials

1.34.5 Certification

1.35 BASE SECURITY AND ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

1.35.1 General

1.35.2 Site Access

1.35.2.1 Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Processing

1.35.3 Base Access

1.35.3.1 Gate Passes

1.35.3.2 Base Access and Identification of Vehicles and Equipment

1.36 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER

1.36.1 General

1.36.2 Time Extensions

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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0001

PART 1 GENERAL

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. Submittals with an "S" are for inclusion in the Sustainability Notebook, in conformance to Section 01 33 29.05 20, SUSTAINABITY REPORTING. Refer to Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES for specific information.

1.2 UNSCHEDULED WORK STOPPAGES

The Contractor should anticipate unscheduled removal from the work site an average of 10 hours per month. If the total unscheduled removal hours varies above or below the monthly average, an equitable adjustment may be made upon written demand of either party. Upon the receipt of a written request for a time extension, the Contracting Officer will ascertain the facts and, if in the judgment of the Contracting Officer and extension is justified, make an adjustment for extending the completion date.

1.3 DIGGING PERMITS

1.3.1 Requirements for Digging Permits

Prior to the start of any work activity which requires excavation within the current base, the Contractor shall obtain a digging permit.

1.3.2 Requests for Digging Permits

Contractor shall renew digging permits in a timely manner so as to avoid expiration of the permit. Requests for Digging Permits shall be submitted through the Contracting Officer to the Base a minimum of seven (7) days prior to the start of the work activity covered by the permit. The request for a Digging Permit shall include a narrative description of the work to be performed and a detailed map of the area of the excavation clearly marking the location of all known utilities or other obstructions. If the work activity covered by the Digging Permit request also requires a utility outage, a separate request for the outage shall be submitted.

1.3.3 Preparation of Requests for Digging Permits

Prior to submitting a request for a Digging Permit, the Contractor shall carefully review the area to be excavated to determine the location of existing utilities and other obstructions. The Contractor will review available drawings and will conduct a visual inspection of the site. The Contractor will utilize underground utility detecting devices such as metal and cable detectors to determine the location of existing utilities. All utility lines found shall be clearly flagged or marked and the location of

SECTION 01 15 00.12 10 Page 4 the utility shall be shown on the drawing to be submitted with the request for Digging Permit.

1.3.4 Existing Underground Utilities

Existing utilities may be present in the construction area which may not be shown, or are inaccurately shown, on the base as-built drawings and the contract drawings. The Contractor shall exercise utmost care in researching locations of existing utilities and reducing damage to existing utilities. Any utilities damaged by the Contractor shall be promptly repaired by the Contractor. The Contracting Officer will review and approve any proposed repairs. Any damage to existing utilities will be immediately reported to the Contracting Officer and the Base.

1.3.5 Use of Underground Utility Detecting Device

Prior to any excavation, a metal and/or cable detecting device shall be used along the route of the excavation. All underground utilities discovered by this method will be flagged a minimum distance of one-half (1/2) meter on each side of the location.

1.3.6 Hand Excavation

Hand excavation methods and special supervisory care shall be used between any flagged markers, in areas of known or suspected hazards, and in areas known or suspected to have multiple and/or concentrated utility lines or connections.

1.4 Repair of Damaged Utilities

The Contractor shall be responsible to repair any utilities damaged by him.

The method of repair and schedule for performance of the repair shall be coordinated with, and subject to the approval of, the COR. The repair work and any temporary work required to keep the system operational while repairs are being completed, shall be performed at no cost to the Government.

1.5 PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC

1.5.1 General

During construction the Contractor shall provide access and temporary relocated roads as necessary to maintain traffic. The Contractor shall maintain and protect traffic on all affected roads during the construction period except as otherwise specifically directed by the COR. Measures for the protection and diversion of traffic, including the provision of watchmen and flagmen, erection of barricades, placing of lights around and in front of equipment and the work, and the erection and maintenance of adequate warning, danger, and direction signs, shall be as required by the base authorities having jurisdiction. The traveling public shall be protected from damage to person and property. The Contractor's traffic on roads selected for hauling material to and from the site shall interfere as little as possible with base traffic. The Contractor shall investigate the adequacy of existing roads and the allowable load limit on these roads. The Contractor shall be responsible for the repair of any damage to roads caused by construction operations.

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1.6 USE OF EXISTING ROADS AS HAUL ROUTES

The Contractor shall, at its own expense, construct access and haul roads necessary for proper prosecution of the work under this contract. Haul roads shall be constructed with suitable grades and widths; sharp curves, blind corners, and dangerous cross traffic shall be avoided. The Contractor shall provide necessary lighting, signs, barricades, and distinctive markings for the safe movement of traffic. The method of dust control shall be in accordance with the Special Clause entitled DUST CONTROL. Location, grade, width, and alignment of construction and hauling roads shall be subject to approval by the COR. Lighting shall be adequate to assure full and clear visibility for full width of haul road and work areas during any night work operations. Upon completion of the work, haul roads designated by the COR shall be removed.

The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating with the Host Government use of any existing roads as haul routes. Construction, and routing of new haul roads, and/or upgrading of existing roads for the Contractor's use, is the sole responsibility of the Contractor. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to obtain such local authorizations, permits and licenses necessary to establish his mobilization camp, quarry operations, batching operations and haul routes.

1.7 CONTRACTOR'S MOBILIZATION AREA

Prior to mobilization, the Contractor shall submit his proposed means of providing project security to prevent unauthorized access to equipment, facilities, materials and documents, and to safeguard them against sabotage, damage, and theft. The Contractor shall be responsible for physical security of all materials, supplies, and equipment of every description, including property which may be Government-furnished or owned, for all areas occupied jointly by the Contractor and the Government, as well as for all work performed.

1.7.1 General

1.7.1.1 General Work Area

The Contractor will be permitted to use an area designated by the COR for operation of construction equipment and plants, shops, warehouses, and offices. The Contractor shall not be authorized to have living accommodations for his work force on the site. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining any additional mobilization area required above that designated in the area use plan. On completion of the contract, all facilities shall be removed from the mobilization area by the Contractor and shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable Host Government Laws and Regulations. The site shall be cleared of construction debris and other materials and the area restored to its previous condition.

1.7.1.2 Mobilization Areas

All mobilization areas, to include construction sites and material storage areas, shall be secured with required physical barriers (to include but not limited to temporary fence) around the perimeter unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer. Construction fencing shall be completely secured and obstruct visibility as necessary to limit public access to hazardous areas, maintain accountability of escorted personnel, prevent loss of material, prevent spread of debris, and screen construction areas. Temporary construction fencing materials may utilize chain link

SECTION 01 15 00.12 10 Page 6 with galvanized steel supports with fabric mesh attached or as approved by the COR. All facilities within the Contractor's mobilization area shall be of substantial construction suitable for the local weather conditions.

Sanitary facilities shall meet the requirements of Corps of Engineers, Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1.

1.7.1.3 Storage Area/Laydown Yard

In the absence of required physical barriers to enclose the storage area, the Contractor shall construct a temporary 1.8 meter high chain link fence around the construction security area as assessed by the Wing Escort Program Manager (WEPM) and designated by the Contracting Officer. Fence posts may be mounted with concrete foundations or driven into the ground where soil conditions permit, however posts shall not be driven or buried without an approved Dig Permit. The fence shall include plastic strip inserts, colored green or as otherwise approved, so that visibility Trailers, materials, or equipment shall not be placed or stored outside the fenced area unless approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

1.7.2 Contractor's Temporary Facilities

1.7.2.1 General

All facilities within the Contractor's mobilization area shall be of substantial construction suitable for the local weather conditions.

Sanitary facilities shall meet the requirements of Corps of Engineers, Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1.

1.7.2.2 Administrative Field Offices

The Contractor may provide and maintain administrative field office facilities within the mobilization area at the designated site. Government office and warehouse facilities will not be available to the Contractor's personnel.

1.7.2.3 Storage Area

The Contractor shall construct a temporary 1.8 meter high chain link fence around trailers and materials with in the contractor's mobilization Area.

The fence shall include plastic strip inserts, colored green or brown, so that visibility through the fence is obstructed. Fence posts may be driven, in lieu of concrete bases, where soil conditions permit. Trailers, materials, or equipment shall not be placed or stored outside the fenced area unless approved in writing by the COR.

1.7.2.4 Plant Communication

Whenever the Contractor has the individual elements of its plant so located that operation by normal voice between these elements is not satisfactory, the Contractor shall install a satisfactory means of communication, such as telephone or other suitable devices. The devices shall be made available for use by Government personnel.

1.7.2.5 Appearance of Mobilization Site Facilities and/or Trailers

Mobilization Site Facilities and/or Trailers utilized by the Contractor for administrative or material storage purposes shall present a clean and neat exterior appearance and shall be in a state of good repair. Trailers or other transportable structures which, in the opinion of the COR, require

SECTION 01 15 00.12 10 Page 7 exterior painting or maintenance will not be allowed on the construction site until such work or maintenance has been performed to the satisfaction of the COR.

1.7.2.6 Maintenance of Storage Area

Fencing shall be kept in a state of good repair and proper alignment.

Should the Contractor elect to traverse with construction equipment or other vehicles unpaved areas which are not established roadways, such areas shall be covered with a layer of gravel as necessary to prevent rutting and the tracking of soil onto paved or established roadways; gravel gradation shall be at the Contractor's discretion. It shall be the contractor's responsibility to restore such areas to original conditions as directed by the COR.

1.7.2.7 Security Provisions

Adequate outside security lighting shall be provided at the Contractor's temporary facilities. The Contractor shall be responsible for the security of its own facilities and equipment.

1.7.2.8 Sanitation

Sanitary Facilities: The Contractor shall provide and maintain within the Contractor's temporary facilities area minimum field-type sanitary facilities in accordance with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual and approved by the COR. Government toilet facilities will not be available to Contractor personnel.

Trash Disposal: The Contractor shall be responsible for collection and disposal of trash from the construction work areas and from the mobilization area. All trash shall be disposed of off base in accordance with Host Nation requirements. Construction debris, waste materials, packaging material and the like shall be removed from the work site daily.

Loose debris capable of being windblown, shall be immediately placed in sealed or covered containers to prevent it from being blown onto taxiways or runways. Any dirt or soil which is tracked onto paved or surfaced roadways shall be cleaned daily. Materials resulting from demolition activities which are salvageable shall be stored within the fenced area described above. Stored material not indoors, whether new or salvaged, shall be neatly stacked when stored.

1.7.2.9 Communications

The Contractor shall make all arrangements and pay all costs associated with provision of Communication services intended for their own construction operations. The contractor shall submit a request to the COR for approval of cell phones. Use of cell phones is restricted to key personnel only.

1.7.2.10 Project Communication Installers

Due to security policies, installation of certain communications systems may require installers to have a US Secret Security clearance. It shall be the contractors responsibility to acquire the services of said installers should this requirement exist within the contract.

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1.7.2.10 Restoration of Storage Area

Upon completion of the project and after removal of mobilization facilities, trailers, materials, and equipment from within the fenced area to include all buried materials and water tanks, the fence shall be removed and will become the property of the Contractor. Areas used by the Contractor for the storage of equipment or material, or other usage, shall be restored to the original or better condition. Gravel used to traverse unpaved areas shall be removed and all such areas restored to their original conditions.

1.8 PROJECT SIGN

Within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall furnish and install a project sign at or adjacent to the project site where directed by the COR. The sign shall be in the English and Arabic languages. The sign shall be constructed with a face sheet of exterior grade plywood, 4-feet high by 8-feet wide by one-half-inch thick, mounted on suitable framing which shall be approved by the COR. All parts of frames and signs shall be given a prime coat of exterior oil base paint and a minimum of two (2) finish coats of white semi-gloss paint. The COR will supply the Contractor with all information to be displayed on the sign, i.e. wording, letter size, pictorial display, etc. The Contractor shall maintain the sign in good condition, as determined by the COR, throughout the project construction period. Upon completion of the work under this contract, the sign shall be removed by the Contractor and disposed of as directed by the COR. No direct payment will be made for the sign.

1.9 DUST CONTROL

Aggregates required for the maintenance of traffic, water, liquid asphalt, asphalt emulsion, cationic emulsified asphalt or calcium chloride for use as dust palliatives, shall be furnished and applied as directed by the COR. Water or other dust palliative shall be used on haul roads and any location on the project to minimize pollution from dust at all times during construction. Vehicle speeds shall be controlled to reduce dust. Temporary roads shall be constructed when called for, and such roads, as well as the road under construction, shall be surfaced and maintained with aggregates, as shown on the Plans or as directed by the COR's Representative. Vehicles transporting sand, cement, gravel or other materials creating a dust problem shall be covered, as directed by the COR, or in accordance with local Air Base Laws, codes, and regulations.

1.10 CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE

Any certificates required for demonstrating proof of compliance of materials with specification requirements shall be executed in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES. Each certificate shall be signed by an official authorized to certify in behalf of the manufacturing company involved and shall contain the name and address of the Contractor, the project name and location, description and the quantity of the items involved, and date or dates of shipment or delivery to which the certificates apply. Copies of laboratory test 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 satisfactory material.

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1.11 ACCIDENT PREVENTION

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Host Country laws and with such additional measures as the Contracting Officer may find necessary.

Applicable provisions of the Corps of Engineers manual entitled Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1, will be applied to all work under this contract. The referenced manual may be obtained from the Contracting Officer's Representative at the jobsite or from the Middle East District at Winchester, Virginia.

1.11.1 Accident Prevention Program

Within fifteen (15) days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, and at least ten (10) days prior to the accident prevention pre-work conference, four

(4) copies of the Accident Prevention Plan shall be submitted for review by the COR. The Contractor shall not commence physical work at the site until the Accident Prevention Plan (APP)has been reviewed and accepted by the COR or his authorized representative. The APP shall meet the requirements listed in Appendix "A" of EM385-1-1. The Activity Hazard Analysis is a method in which those hazards likely to cause a serious injury or fatality are analyzed for each phase of operations. Corrective action is planned in advance which will eliminate the hazards. An analysis is required for each new phase of work. On large or complex jobs the first phase may be presented in detail with the submittal of the Accident Prevention Plan rather than presenting the complete analysis. If the plan is to be presented in phases, a proposed outline for future phases must be submitted as a part of the initial Accident Prevention Plan submittal. Accident Prevention Plans will be reviewed for timeliness and adequacy at least monthly with a signature sheet signed and dated documenting that these reviews took place. The contractor shall provide a copy of their company policy statement on Accident Prevention and any other guidance as required by EM 385-1-1, Appendix A.

1.11.2 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Requirement - Overseas Construction

The Corps of Engineers Health and Safety Manual, EM 385-1-1, section 11.C.05.a. states: "The GFCI device shall be calibrated to trip within the threshold values of 5 ma +/- 1 ma as specified in Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Standard 943." A variance from USACE has been granted allowing 10 ma, in lieu of 5 ma, for overseas activities that use 220 Volts(V)/50 hertz(hz) electrical power.

1.11.3 Temporary Power - Electrical Distribution Boxes

EM 385-1-1 section 11.A.01.a. states "All electrical wiring and equipment shall be a type listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory for the specific application for which it is to be used." This includes temporary electrical distribution boxes. Locally manufactured electrical boxes will not be allowed. Only manufactured electrical distribution boxes that meet the European CE requirements, with 10 ma CE type GFCIs installed shall be allowed.

Contractors shall:

a. Make no modifications that might void any CE or manufacturer certification.

b. Test the installed systems to demonstrate that they operate properly

SECTION 01 15 00.12 10 Page 10 and provide the 10 ma earth leakage protection.

c. Ensure GFCIs will have an integral push-to-test function. The testing shall be performed on a regular basis.

d. Check that proper grounding is checked regularly and flexible cords, connectors, and sockets inspected before each use.

1.11.4 Reinforcement Caps

All rebar and other protruding reinforcing steel, onto and into which employees could fall, shall be guarded to eliminate the hazard of impalement. The guarding shall be capable of withstanding a 113 kilo Grams (KG) (250 lbs) weight dropped from 2.3 meters (7'6") without the rebar or other protruding reinforcing steel breaking through, using protective devices such as steel reinforced covers and wooden troughs. Individual blocks of wood or mushroom style plastic rebar caps manufactured for "scratch protection" only shall not be used unless they can meet the 113 kg requirement.

1.12 LOCALLY AVAILABLE SERVICE FOR EQUIPMENT

All equipment furnished under this contract, regardless of country of manufacture or purchase, must have in-country service availability. In the event that the Contractor proposed to provide equipment for which in-country service is not available, the Contractor must provide written justification for the Contracting Officer's approval. This justification shall be submitted for each product or material for which a waiver is sought concurrently with the submittal required by the Technical Provisions. Submission of group or "blanket" waivers is unacceptable.

1.13 ESTABLISHING A LOCAL OFFICE

It shall be the contractor's sole responsibility to investigate all requirements for and for obtaining a license to operate and perform work in the State of Qatar.

1.14 TEMPORARY PROJECT FENCING AND BARRICADES

The Contractor shall impose all measures necessary to limit public access to hazardous areas and to ensure the restriction of workers to the immediate area of the construction and mobilization site. The COR may require in writing that the Contractor remove from the work any employee found to be in violation of this requirement.

1.14.1 Barricades

Barricades shall be required whenever safe public access to paved areas such as roads, parking areas or sidewalks is prevented by construction activities or as otherwise necessary to ensure the safety of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Barricades shall be securely placed, clearly visible with adequate illumination to provide sufficient visual warning of the hazard during both day and night. Travel to and from the project site shall be restricted to a route approved by the COR.

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1.14.2 Temporary Construction Fencing

All contractor mobilization areas, to include construction sites, general work areas, and storage areas shall be secured with required physical barriers (to include but not limited to project provided 1.8 meter high temporary fence) around the perimeter unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer. Temporary construction fencing shall limit public access to hazardous areas, maintain accountability of escorted personnel, prevent loss of material, prevent spread of debris, and screen construction areas.

1.14.2.1 Construction Security Area (CSA)

In the absence of required physical barriers to enclose any CSA, the Contractor shall construct a temporary 1.8 meter high chain link fence around the CSA as detailed in the contractor Area Use Plan, assessed by the Wing Escort Program Manager (WEPM), and designated by the Contracting Officer. Fence posts may be mounted with concrete foundations or driven into the ground where soil conditions permit, should be installed in a straight line with sections vertically aligned, and shall be adequately anchored to withstand the local wind load conditions, however posts shall not be driven or buried without an approved Dig Permit. Temporary construction fencing materials may utilize chain link with galvanized steel supports, shall be completely secured at the top and bottom to prevent access, and attach opaque dark green woven mesh fabric screening to obstruct visibility or as otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

1.14.2.2 Temporary Construction Fence Screening

Weather proof green fabric mesh may be applied on the outside of temporary chain link fencing or similar material may be incorporated as part of the fence design if it meets the visibility and other guidelines. Construction screens must block 80% or more when viewed from a perpendicular angle.

Fabric screening shall be designed to withstand the local wind loads and attached securely to prevent coming loose or tearing in the wind. Fabric must be pulled taut and attached squarely for a neat appearance. All fabric shall run uninterrupted the length of the fence, except for authorized gates. Fabric may be attached to individual fence section if they must be moveable and all gates are to be screened unless safety requires otherwise. The contractor shall replace or repair in a timely manner all fences and screening sections that have damage or develop unsightly rips or holes. All construction fencing and screening shall be removed only upon the completion of construction activities.

1.15 CONTRACTOR'S OFF BASE MOBILIZATION AREA

The Contractor shall provide, furnish, operate and maintain facilities for his batching operations (e.g. concrete, asphalt, etc.) major shops and living facilities for his workers in an area off base. The specific area must be located such that no new contractor facilities are within the "Inhabited Building Clear Zone" (approximately 1355 meters, radius) surrounding ammunition/explosives storage and/or handling areas. The Contractor must submit his desired site location to the Contracting Officer for approval. All utilities will be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be provided at no cost to the Government. On completion of the contract, all facilities shall be removed by the Contractor and shall be disposed of in the manner directed by the Contracting Officer. The site shall be cleared of construction debris and other materials and the area

SECTION 01 15 00.12 10 Page 12 restored to its original condition. See Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES for additional requirements.

1.15.1 Facilities Within the Mobilization Site

All facilities within the Contractor's mobilization site shall be of substantial construction suitable for the local weather conditions.

Housing, messing and sanitary facilities shall meet the requirements of Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1. The Contractor shall provide all utilities required to make the site self-sufficient.

1.15.2 Employee Parking

Contractor employees shall park vehicles in an area approved by the COR.

Contractor employee parking shall not interfere with existing and established parking requirements of Base authorities.

1.16 CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING UTILITIES

1.16.1 General

Any outage of any utility service shall be requested in writing at least fifteen (15) days in advance of the date requested for the commencement of the outage. The Contractor shall provide a request, detailing the type of outage needed (water, sewer, electrical, steam, etc.), the time needed to perform the work, the reason for the outage, and the known affected facilities. The COR shall be contacted prior to the outage to confirm the time and date. If the Contractor fails to initiate work at the approved time, the COR may cancel the approved outage and may direct the Contractor to resubmit a new request. No part of the time lost due to the Contractors failure to properly schedule an outage shall be made the subject of claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damages by the Contractor.

1.16.1.1 Performance of Work During Non-Standard Hours

To minimize outage impact to the mission of the Base, all outages shall be scheduled on Qatari weekends or from 2100 - 0530 hours on duty days. The period proposed for performance of the outage shall include sufficient contingencies to preclude impact to the working hours 0600 - 1800 hours during the work week.

1.16.1.2 Portable Exterior Night Lighting

Lighting for work during power outage Exterior night lighting shall be provided in conformance with EM-385-1-1 entitled Safety and Health Requirements Manual.

1.16.2 Existing Underground Utilities

The Contractor shall exercise the utmost care in researching locations of existing utility lines by implementing control measures to eliminate, or reduce to a level acceptable to the COR, the chance of damaging or destroying existing utilities.

1.17 WATER (CONTRACTOR PROVIDED)

The Contractor shall provide and maintain water at his own expense for his use for construction and domestic consumption, and shall install and

SECTION 01 15 00.12 10 Page 13 maintain necessary supply connections and piping for same, but only at such locations and in such manner as may be approved by the COR. Water required for final testing, adjusting and balancing of HVAC systems will be furnished by the Contractor. Before final acceptance of systems, or facilities, all temporary connections and piping installed by the Contractor shall be removed at his expense in a manner satisfactory to the

COR.

1.18 ELECTRICITY (CONTRACTOR PROVIDED)

Electrical service is not available for use under this contract; therefore all electric current required by the Contractor shall be the responsibility of the Contractor, furnished at his own expense. Electricity required for final testing and balancing of all building systems and supporting site structures and equipment will be furnished by the Contractor. All temporary connections for electricity shall be subject to the approval of the COR and shall comply with Corps of Engineers manual EM 385-1-1 entitled Safety and Health Requirements Manual. All temporary lines shall be furnished, installed, connected and maintained by the Contractor in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the COR. Before final acceptance of systems, or facilities, all temporary connections installed by the Contractor shall be removed at his expense in a manner satisfactory to the COR.

1.19 USE OF EXPLOSIVES

Explosives of any kind are not allowed under any circumstances under this contract within the Base.

1.20 PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations. Exploration logs (FOR INFORMATION ONLY) are presented as an attachment to section 31 00 00.00 06.

1.20.1 General

The Contractor shall furnish the facilities and services listed in this clause for Corps of Engineers personnel and other persons as designated by the COR. All facilities, furnishings, materials, and equipment shall be new or like new condition when furnished at the site. The Contractor shall fully maintain and repair all facilities, furnishings and equipment listed below. All facilities furnished and/or installed by the Contractor under this clause shall remain the property of the Contractor.

1.20.2 Office Area

Beginning not more than 30 calendar days after issuance of NTP, the Contractor shall provide a furnished, air-conditioned office area for two

(2) US Government employees. Equipment to be provided within this office area shall meet the minimum requirements specified herein. Office furnishings shall consist of work desks, chairs, filing cabinets (2 of each item), and a work table. Desks shall be a minimum of .914 m x 1.52 m and have a minimum of two filing drawers. Filing cabinets shall have a minimum of 5 drawers and able to accommodate A-4 size paper. The Government employee office area shall also include a work table (approximately 1.21 m X 1.50 m) and a hanging drawing file. The hanging drawing file shall be sufficient to accommodate full size drawings.

The US Government employees office area can be within the same office

SECTION 01 15 00.12 10 Page 14 trailer the Contractor establishes for his own staff; however, the US Government offices must be separated from the Contractor's office space by a locking door or hard wall. If the US Government employee's office is in a separate trailer, the US Government employees shall have access and use of the Contractor's photo copier, and rest rooms at all times. The quality of the office area should at least be equal to the quality of the office area for the Contractor's management staff. The office area will accommodate US government communication as set forth in section 1.24 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (RMS) and will be for the sole use of Government employees for the life of the contract.

1.21 STANDARDIZATION

Where two or more items of the same type or class of equipment furnished in this project are required, the units shall be products of the same manufacturer and shall be interchangeable when of the same size, capacity, performance characteristics, and rating. The only exception to this requirement is where the items are interchangeable due to conformance with industry standards (valves, fittings, etc.), they need not be by the same manufacturer. This requirement applies to all manufactured items in the project which normally require repair or replacement during the life of the equipment.

1.22 ON-BASE PHOTOGRAPHY PROHIBITION

The Contractor shall not engage in any form of photography at any time while on base. All photography will be requested through the USACE field office and approval granted only after receipt of approval by the Al Udeid Air Base Command and the Contracting Officer.

1.23 PUBLIC RELEASE OF INFORMATION

1.23.1 Prohibition

There shall be no public release of information or photographs concerning any aspect of the materials or services relating to this bid, contract, purchase order, or other documents resulting therefrom without the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer.

1.23.2 Subcontract and Purchase Orders

The Contractor agrees to insert the substance of this clause in all purchase orders and subcontract agreements issued under this contract.

1.24 UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE

1.24.1 UXO Safety Support During Construction

The project site has been cleared by an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team. However, unexploded ordnance (UXO) may be discovered and/or uncovered within or around the construction work areas. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to be aware of the risk of encountering UXO and to take all actions necessary to assure a safe work area to perform the requirements of this contract. If at any time during contract performance, the Contractor becomes aware of or encounters UXO or potential UXO, the Contractor shall immediately stop work at the site of the encounter, move to a safe location, notify the contracting Officer, and mitigate any delays to scheduled or unscheduled contract work. The Contractor shall not perform

SECTION 01 15 00.12 10 Page 15 nor incur any costs for the removal or disposal of UXO. The Contractor assumes the risk of any and all personal injury, property damage or other liability, arising out of and resulting from any Contractor action hereunder.

1.25 RESIDUAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL

All Contractor purchased materials and equipment intended for incorporation into the completed facilities and which are later determined excess to the actual construction requirements, will become the property of the Government. The residual materials and equipment shall be tagged (giving the area where like type material and equipment were installed), and stored in an orderly manner in a designated area as directed and approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.26 COMPLIANCE WITH HOST COUNTRY RULES AND CUSTOMS

The laws of Host Country may prohibit access to certain areas of the country which are under military control. The Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer the names of personnel, type, and amounts of equipment, dates and length of time required at the site, and the purpose of entering the host country. It is understood that areas to which rights of entry are provided by the Host Government are to be used only for work carried out under the contract and no destruction or damages shall be caused, except through normal usage, without concurrence of the Host Government.

1.26.1 Contractor's Responsibilities

The following items are the sole responsibility of the Contractor to investigate, estimate as to cost, and assume the risk, as normally encountered by Contractors. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining the effect of the following on his own cost of performance of the contract and for including sufficient amount in the contract price:

a. Official language and type of accounts required to satisfy the officials of the Local Government.

b. Entry and exit visas, residence permits, and residence laws applicable to aliens. This includes any special requirements of the Host Government, including those required by local Labor Offices, which the Contractor may have to fulfill before an application for a regular block of visas will be accepted.

c. Passports, health and immunization certificates, and quarantine clearance.

d. Compliance with local labor and insurance laws, including payment of employer's share of contribution, collecting balance from employee and paying into insurance funds.

e. Customs' waiver expirations should be resubmitted by the contractor at least 45 days in advance of anticipated expiration.

f. Shipment of goods and equipment into the country should be planned by the contractor such that delays due to Ramadan and local holidays may be avoided.

g. Strikes, demonstrations and work stoppage.

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h. Collection through withholding and payment to local Government, of any Host Country income tax on employees subject to tax.

i. Arranging to perform work in the Host Country, to import personnel, to employ non-indigenous labor, to receive payments and to remove such funds from the country.

j. Operating under local laws, practices, customs and controls, and with local unions, in connection with hiring and firing, mandatory wage scales, vacation pay, severance pay, overtime, holiday pay, 7th day of rest, legal notice or pay in lieu thereof for dismissal of employees, slowdown and curtailed schedules during religious holidays and ratio of local labor employed in comparison to others.

k. Possibility of claims in local bureaus, litigation in local courts, or attachment of local bank accounts.

l. Compliance with workmen's compensation laws and contributions into funds. Provisions of necessary medical service for Contractor employees.

m. Special license required by the local Government for setting up and operating any manufacturing…