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Care and Preservation Facility, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait 369882

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0004

01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 15 00.12 10 SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

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

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0004

01 33 29 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 REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0004

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

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS REVISED BY

AMENDMENT NO. 0002

01 58 00 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

01 80 00.12 10 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0004

01 91 00.15 TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0004

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

04 20 00 UNIT MASONRY

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 30 00 STEEL DECKS

05 40 00 COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING

05 50 13 MISCELLANEOUS METAL FABRICATIONS

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 12 13 STRUCTURAL PANEL CONCRETE SUBFLOOR FLOOR SYSTEMS

06 41 16.00 10 PLASTIC-LAMINATE-CLAD ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS

06 61 16 SOLID SURFACING FABRICATIONS

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 11 13 BITUMINOUS DAMPPROOFING ADDED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0004

07 13 53 ELASTOMERIC SHEET WATERPROOFING ADDED BY AMENDMENT NO.

07 21 13 BOARD AND BLOCK INSULATION

07 21 16 MINERAL FIBER BLANKET INSULATION

07 41 63 FABRICATED ROOF PANEL ASSEMBLIES REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO.

07 42 13 METAL WALL PANELS REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0004

07 60 00 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1

W912ER19R0021 AMENDMENT 0004

07 71 29 MANUFACTURED ROOF EXPANSION JOINTS

07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

07 95 13.13 INTERIOR EXPANSION JOINT COVER ASSEMBLIES

07 95 13.16 EXTERIOR EXPANSION JOINT COVER ASSEMBLIES

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 11 16 ALUMINUM DOORS AND FRAMES

08 33 23 OVERHEAD COILING DOORS

08 35 13.33 PANEL FOLDING DOORS

08 45 13 STRUCTURED-POLYCARBONATE-PANEL ASSEMBLIES REVISED BY

AMENDMENT NO. 0004

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 16 NONSTRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD

09 30 10 CERAMIC, QUARRY, AND GLASS TILING

09 51 00 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

09 66 16 TERRAZZO FLOOR TILE

09 67 23.14 CHEMICAL RESISTANT RESINOUS FLOORING

09 90 00 PAINTS AND COATINGS

09 96 00 HIGH-PERFORMANCE COATINGS

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 14 00.20 INTERIOR SIGNAGE

10 26 00 WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION

10 28 13 TOILET ACCESSORIES

10 44 16 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

10 51 13 METAL LOCKERS

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

11 50 10 PAINT SPRAY BOOTHS REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0004

11 50 11 BLAST BOOTH REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0004

11 50 12 PAINT MIXING ROOM - OUTDOOR

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

12 24 13 ROLLER WINDOW SHADES

12 36 00 COUNTERTOPS

12 48 13 ENTRANCE FLOOR MATS

12 50 00.13 10 FURNITURE AND FURNITURE INSTALLATION

12 59 00 SYSTEMS FURNITURE

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 34 19 METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS

13 48 00 SEISMIC PROTECTION FOR MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2

14 21 23 MRL PASSENGER ELEVATORS REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0002

14 24 23 ELECTRIC TRACTION PASSENGER ELEVATORS

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13.00 10 WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, FIRE PROTECTION REVISED BY

AMENDMENT NO. 0004

21 30 00 FIRE PUMPS, PACKAGED

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 00 00 PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0004

22 14 29.00 40 SUMP PUMPS

22 15 14.00 40 GENERAL SERVICE COMPRESSED-AIR SYSTEMS, LOW PRESSURE

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

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

23 05 48.19 SEISMIC BRACING FOR HVAC

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 23.02 BACNET DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL FOR HVAC AND OTHER BUILDING

CONTROL SYSTEMS

23 21 23 HYDRONIC PUMPS

23 23 00 REFRIGERANT PIPING

23 35 00.00 10 OVERHEAD VEHICLE TAILPIPE AND WELDING FUME EXHAUST

REMOVAL SYSTEM(S)

23 35 19.00 20 INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION AND EXHAUST REVISED BY AMENDMENT

NO. 0004

23 64 10 WATER CHILLERS, VAPOR COMPRESSION TYPE

23 64 26 CHILLED, CHILLED-HOT, AND CONDENSER WATER PIPING SYSTEMS

23 82 02.00 10 UNITARY HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 00 00.00 20 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

26 05 19.10 10 INSULATED WIRE AND CABLE

26 05 48.00 10 SEISMIC PROTECTION FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

26 08 00 APPARATUS INSPECTION AND TESTING

26 11 16 SECONDARY UNIT SUBSTATIONS

26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

26 23 00 LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR

26 24 13 SWITCHBOARDS

26 28 01.00 10 COORDINATED POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION

26 29 23 VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE SYSTEMS UNDER 600 VOLTS

26 32 15.00 10 DIESEL-GENERATOR SET STATIONARY 100-2500 KW, WITH

AUXILIARIES

26 35 43 60-HERTZ (HZ) SOLID-STATE FREQUENCY CONVERTER

26 41 00 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING

26 56 00 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 14.00 10 CABLE TELEVISION PREMISES DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

27 05 28.36 40 CABLE TRAYS FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

27 10 00 BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM

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27 51 16 RADIO AND PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 08 10 ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE TESTING

28 10 05 ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS (ESS)

28 31 76 INTERIOR FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM REVISED

BY AMENDMENT N0. 0004

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 00 00 EARTHWORK

31 05 19 GEOTEXTILE

31 32 11 SOIL SURFACE EROSION CONTROL

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 11 23 AGGREGATE BASE COURSES

32 13 13.06 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT FOR ROADS AND SITE

FACILITIES

32 13 73 COMPRESSION JOINT SEALS FOR CONCRETE PAVEMENTS

32 15 00 AGGREGATE SURFACING

32 16 13 CONCRETE SIDEWALKS AND CURBS

32 17 23 PAVEMENT MARKINGS

32 31 13.53 HIGH-SECURITY CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 11 00 WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION PIPING

33 16 15 WATER STORAGE STEEL TANKS

33 30 00 SANITARY SEWERS

33 40 00 STORM DRAINAGE UTILITIES

33 71 02 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION

33 82 00 TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTSIDE PLANT (OSP)

DIVISION 41 - MATERIAL PROCESSING AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT

41 22 13 JIB CRANES REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0004

41 22 13.13 BRIDGE CRANES

41 22 13.16 FREESTANDING BRIDGE CRANES ADDED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0004

DIVISION 43 - PROCESS GAS AND LIQUID HANDLING, PURIFICATION, AND STORAGE

EQUIPMENT

43 15 00.00 20 LOW PRESSURE COMPRESSED AIR PIPING (NON-BREATHING AIR

TYPE)

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0004

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SECTION 01 11 00 Page 1

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0004

1.1 INTRODUCTION

This statement of work (SOW) describes the requirements necessary to complete all components of a design-bid-build (D-B-B) , as well as design-build (D-B) for this construction project consisting of, all work however not limited to, necessary to providing all labor, material, transportation and performing all work necessary to construct a Care and Preservation (C&P) Facility (vehicle maintenance) . Primary facilities include the C&P Facility which includes paint bay, sandblast bay, welding bay, storage, administration space, and other support functions. Other primary facilities include plant and utilities building, hardstand, and redundant power capability. Supporting facilities include site development, utilities and connections, security devices, lighting, paving, walks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, fencing, and signage. Interior of Maintenance Areas & Corrosion Control Center will be painted steel structure, walls and ceiling. Flooring will have high performance epoxy coating. All retractable hose reels will be installed along with eyewash stations to meet OSHA requirements. Exhaust removal system will be located with swing arms to reach overhead exhaust connections.

Lighting will be LED and oversized fan units will be installed to maintain proper air circulation. A hydraulic elevator with 3500-pound capacity is provided. Workspace and latrines are equipped with accessible fixtures and stalls as well as drinking fountains will comply with at least one fixture at ABA Standards. Interior stairs are concrete filled metal pan stairs with embedded safety nosing. Metal parking canopies to match existing used on base will be provided to cover for 10 vehicles, including one (1) accessible parking location.

The contractor is to follow USACE Division 1 Specifications for all D-B-B portions of the project.

In addition, for D-B features for the pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) the contractor should follow Divisions 05, 07, 08, 09, and 13 as these relate to design of PEMB.

Furthermore, the contractor is to follow the entire contract including SECTION 01 80 00.12 10 and Divisions 21, 23 and 28 for D-B features involving all Fire Protection design and construction. These features include, however are not limited to inclusion of all Fire Protection components (fire pumps, sprinklers, fire alarm, etc.), D-B designs, reviews, and oversight services by a Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE).

1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor will have a designated area which may be used only for a materials lay-down area only and not a life support area. In addition, the Contractor is responsible for the sustainment of their workforce, and the contractor shall plan for daily commutes to access worksites. The Contractor shall perform a pre-award site investigation with the Department of Public Works (DPW) representatives to evaluate: the concept, travel routes, site conditions, utilities, and identify any other incidental work to make the requirements fully functional in order to provide the Government with a

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 2 complete construction and warranty for the following summarization of each requirement. All work shall be accomplished in place in accordance with (IAW) the contract specifications, drawings, and as directed by the Contracting Officer (KO).

This award will include the following items under the Base Bid:

1) Construct a Pre-Engineered Structure with 21 Universal Maintenance Bays and a Two-Story Administrative Building with Finished First Story

2) Placement of Pre-Fab Unit; Hazardous Materials Storage Container; in accordance with contract documents

3) Construct two 35-ton Bridge Cranes; two 15-ton Bridge Cranes. All include a 5-ton Auxiliary crane

4) Construct Separate Paint and Blast Booths; Weld Shop and Paint Mixing Room

5) Construct Fire Protection, Domestic Water Distribution System and Waste Water Collection System and Design-Bid project an entire Fire Protection (Fire Pumps, Sprinklers, Fire Alarm, etc.) system, Domestic Water Distribution system

6) Construct Electrical Power and Communication System

7) Construct Concrete Hardstand, Vehicle Turn-ins, Parking and Concrete Pads for Two Chiller Units and Hazardous Materials Storage Container.

Options which have been identified include the following:

1) Construct a Pre-Engineered Structure with 2 Universal Maintenance Bays Between Column Lines 16 and 17

2) Construct Second Story shell space in Administrative Building

3) Placement of Two 900-Kilowatt (kW) Prime Power Rated Generators.

Re-design of Electrical and Civil to accommodate necessary wiring and equipment to go from existing 1500KW Standby Generator

4) Construct Parking Sunshade over Employee Parking Location, and

5) Hazardous Materials concrete pad with utilities (electric and domestic water) stub-up.

1.3 CIVIL

1.3.1 General

Parking for this facility will be located on the east side in front of the main entrance with ten (10) parking spaces including one (1) accessible parking location. Utility yard will be on a pad and fenced on the west side of the building near the Warehouse entrance.

A HAZMAT concrete pad with utility (electric/water) stub up will be in this scope of work, the pre-engineered building that will occupy this pad will be supplied by proponent.

The civil site development includes the following items of work:

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 3

a. Environmental Protection

b. Topographic Survey

c. Site Design and Construction

d. Grading and Drainage Design and Construction

e. Vehicular Pavement Design and Construction

f. Demolition

1.3.2 References

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

State of Kuwait Ministry of Public Works Roads Administration, General Specifications for Kuwait Roads and Highways

Middle East District Instructions Manual

DoD 4715.5-G Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document (2007)

Pavement-Transportation Computer Assisted Structural Engineering (PCASE) Program

UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC)

UFC 3-201-01 Civil Engineering UFC 3-250-01FA Pavement Design for Roads, Streets, Walks, and Open Storage Areas UFC 3-250-03 Standard Practice Manual for Flexible Pavements, UFC 3-250-09FA Aggregate Surfaced Roads and Airfield Areas UFC 3-600-01 Fire protection Engineering for Facilities, with Change 13

ARMY ENGINEERING MANUAL (EM)

EM 385-1-1 Safety - Safety and Health Requirements 15 Sep 2008 Environmental Protection

1.3.3 Applicable Regulations

The Contractor shall comply with all Base and Kuwaiti Government laws, rules, regulations and/or standards concerning environmental pollution control and abatement, the Department of Defense's Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document, latest version, the Environmental Final Governing Standards for United States Forces in the State of Kuwait, and National Historic Preservation Act Section 402 (16 U.S.C 470a-2). Internet link to the Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document is:

http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/471505g.pdf

1.3.4 Notification

The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor in writing of any observed non-compliance with this paragraph and other environmental requirements of this RFP. The Contractor shall immediately take corrective action upon observation of non-compliance. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken.

No extension of time or damages will be awarded to the Contractor unless it was later determined that the Contractor was in compliance.

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 4

1.3.5 Spillages

Measures shall be taken to prevent chemicals, fuels, oils, greases, bituminous materials, waste washings, herbicides and insecticides, and construction materials from polluting the construction site and surrounding area.

1.3.6 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

The Contractor is required to prepare and submit a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan sixty (60) days prior to construction. The plan must be submitted to the Contracting Officer's representative and approved by the Contracting Officer. Temporary storm water pollution prevention measures provided for the site will meet the requirements of the USACE Handbook for the Preparation of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans for Construction Activities. The location of the measures will be in two (2) phases. Phase 1 will consist of providing measures to control storm water pollution associated with the initial clearing and grading of the project site. Phase 2 will consist of placing additional erosion control measures to protect new construction in addition to the surrounding environment. These measures will remain in place until permanent stabilization is achieved.

1.3.7 Disposal

All spoil materials, wastes, effluents, trash, garbage, oil, grease, chemicals, etc., shall be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer and will be subject to regulations of the Host Nation, as well as to the US Army Standards governing the removal and disposal of identified waste streams. Burning at the project site for the disposal of refuse and debris will not be permitted.

1.3.8 Excavation

Any hand digging, driving of pickets or excavation of any kind requires a Dig Permit. The Contractor must coordinate permit requirements with the Contracting Officer, Host Nation, Base DPW and any and all Local regulatory requirements. When digging must be done, backfill the resulting hole/trench with clean fill or material as described in Contractor provided specifications, at the earliest opportunity. If digging is to be done manually, then the Contractor must submit Site Specific Safety and Health Plan (SSHP) which meets EM 385-1-1, Section 25, Excavation and Trenching.

1.3.9 Topographic Survey

Topographic survey was completed as part of the design effort. Data is included in this RFP as Appendix C with supplemental figures to this section.

1.3.10 Site Design/Layout

The proposed Care & Preservation Facility will be sited as shown on the contract drawings.

1.3.11 Grading and Drainage

The topographic survey shall be used in the design of the grading and drainage, site layout and utilities. The Contractor shall provide all necessary grading to insure adequate drainage so that no existing or proposed structure, utility, manhole, facility, pavement, or storage area will be

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 5 flooded due to a rainfall of a 10-year frequency storm.

1.3.12 Vehicular Pavement

1.3.12.1 General Criteria

All pavement section design is based on the site specific geotechnical information as obtained from the site geotechnical study, using the Pavement-Transportation Computer Assisted Structural Engineering (PCASE) program. The layout of pavement areas is in accordance with UFC 3-210-06A.

1.3.12.2 Gravel/Aggregate Pavement

See pavement details. Contractor to provide aggregate walkways to stoops.

1.3.12.3 Demolition

All surface demolition work was performed by start of construction by Camp Arifjan DPW-S and removed limited subsurface features as well. However, the contractor should be aware of possible existing subsurface features of unforeseen items which still may be present.

1.3.13 Relocation of Utilities

The Contractor will verify, according to the topographic survey, if there are any utilities (water, sanitary sewer, electrical, communications, etc.) that will require relocation as a result of the construction of the proposed switching station.

1.3.14 Traffic Control for Installation of Cable Under Roadways

1.3.14.1 Protection and Maintenance of Traffic 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 Contracting Officer.

Measures for the protection and diversion of traffic, including the provision of watchmen and flagmen, placement 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. For any work which will impact current traffic patterns and cannot be mitigated by detours or temporary relocations, the contractor shall assume that this work will be performed at night. The exact construction work which must be performed at night will be verified by the base DPW through the USACE contracting officer. 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.

1.3.14.3 Work Outside Regular Hours

If the Contractor desires to carry on work outside regular base duty hours (0530 to 1800, seven (7) days a week), he shall submit an application to the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall allow ample time to enable

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 6 satisfactory arrangements to be made by the Government for inspecting the work in progress. At night, exterior lighting shall be provided in conformance with EM-385-1-1 entitled "Safety and Health Requirements Manual".

For any work which will impact current traffic patterns and cannot be mitigated by detours or temporary relocations, the contractor shall assume that this work will be performed at night. The exact construction work which must be performed at night will be verified by the base DPW through the USACE contracting officer. For any work which will impact current traffic patterns, the contractor shall submit a traffic control plans for protecting Traffic.

The plan shall indicate mitigation measures such as detours, barricades, flag controls, reduced available road widths, or temporary relocations. The exact construction work which must be performed at night will be verified by the base DPW through the USACE contracting officer.

1.4 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The Contractor shall identify and comply with all current editions of applicable federal, and local statutes; consisting of Local Kuwait Codes and Ordinances, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), National Electric Committee (NEC) I, Ministry of Electricity & Water (Kuwait MEW), American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), American Water Works Association (AWWA) and all other regulatory standards. International Building Code (IBC);

Unified Facility Criteria (UFC); Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS); all applicable National Fire Codes as published by the National Fire Protection (NFPA) Standards (ie., NFPA 10, 13, 14, 20, 22, 24, 70, 72, 101, etc.), edition used as of the NTP; National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards 10, 72, 90A and 101(latest edition); Army Regulation 385-10, "The Army Safety Program", Executive Orders (EOs); American Petroleum Institute (API) Codes; Uniform Fire Code (UFC); It is the Contractor's responsibility to identify and comply with all applicable requirements. Any available existing plans and drawings, will be provided by the COR during the planning and design phase of the project, if not previously provided as a part of the RFP package. In cases of conflicting codes, the most stringent will govern unless directed by the Contracting Officer. Any requests for exception to the requirements will be addressed in writing to the Project Manager/Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), who will make recommendations to the Contracting Officer (KO) for action. The KO will respond to such requests in writing.

1.5 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, AND PROPERTY (GFI, GFE,

GFP)

The Contractor shall verify (by field investigation) information shown on the 100% design drawings (which is relevant to the project) for accuracy to ensure a quality product. The Solicitation drawings and specifications do not provide all details necessary to construct the Care & Preservation Facility.

These documents are intended to provide only sufficient information to convey the minimum requirements of the government, and allow bidder to price and propose on the work. Proposals are required to include shop drawings in sufficient detail for construction for evaluation. Contractor shall propose a meeting with the KMOD and DPW for a design review conference, prior to the start of the project. Once the design has been completed, and verified by the government that is in compliance with the scope, the contractor shall submit a final design package which shall be approved by the end user and DPW.

1.6 MANAGEMENT, PLANNING, AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall implement a full range of construction and engineering

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 7 activities in accordance with all applicable compliance documents.

Requirements include efficient management of this project including accurate, on-time submittals of contract deliverables and timely identification and solution of impediments for a successful project execution. Technical requirements include early involvement in the process to allow for the development of the most cost-effective and technically sound solution. The Contractor shall supply all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to accomplish the work assigned unless otherwise specified. The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel have the proper Kuwaiti visas, permits, and business licenses to work on installations in Kuwait. The Contractor shall perform management and planning functions including performance measurement and fund status reporting through the course of this effort. The contractor shall inform its employees in writing of the applicable laws to include prohibitions on alcohol, weapons, recording devices, and photography. The Government retains jurisdiction over all misconduct on US camps in Kuwait to include any offense committed by contractor employees.

1.6.1 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

The Contractor shall prepare and submit, for approval, by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (KO), a WBS in a logical sequence in which the Contractor proposes to perform the work and dates on which the Contractor contemplates starting and completing all schedule activities. The WBS shall contain a minimum of three levels of detail. The Contractor shall submit for approval and maintain the IMS with current progress data utilizing Primavera or compatible software.

The WBS shall be reflective of the entire project schedule, to include all construction, demolition, abatement, etc. and closeout activities. The WBS shall be consistent with the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Master 2004 format for construction activities. The WBS shall be used to report the cost and schedule status for this project. All tasks required under this project be identified by unique Construction Activity Identification number.

1.6.2 Health and Safety Plan

The Contractor shall provide a Health and Safety Plan (HSP) in accordance with EM 385-1-1 for government review and approval.

1.6.3 Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

The Contractor shall prepare and submit a separate IMS for each project for approval. Compliance with UFGS 01 32 01.00 10 Project Schedule is required.

The initial IMS shall be submitted for approval within 10 business days after contract award for Government review, evaluation, and approval. The IMS shall be prepared and submitted in Primavera P6 compatible software in native files and .pdf formats. The Government requires the Contractor to prepare the IMS to clearly demonstrate the duration of each phase of the construction. The IMS shall include an appropriate level of detail and include all necessary activities, tasks, shop/final drawings and subtasks to reflect the actual progress of scope and shall include all major cost/schedule drivers such as major material submittals and/or long lead-time items, work plans, major construction tasks, and project close-out and take into consideration all known religious observances and holidays. The schedule must allow 10 business days for review and approval of all construction material submittals, 14 days for drawing reviews. The schedule from the Contractor's accepted proposal shall become the baseline schedule upon project award until a revised IMS is approved. During subsequent revisions to the IMS, the Government shall use the current baseline schedule

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 8 to determine acceptability to include the initial schedule from the Contractor's accepted proposal. The Government shall use the IMS to measure the progress of the work and aid in evaluating all progress payments. The project schedule shall be price loaded with relationships to CSI divisions.

The Contractor shall progress update the schedule every two weeks. The Contractor shall submit a progress payment plan to USACE every month which is derived from the progress updated IMS and commensurate with work performed.

An approved IMS shall contain a fully detailed construction phase provided by the Contractor and approved by the Government before a full NTP will be issued by the Contracting Officer. The approved IMS shall not be re-base-lined by the Contractor without approval of the Contracting Officer. The baseline for the IMS shall be adjusted at each modification to the project that has an appreciable (>5%) impact to either the cost or the schedule. Failure of a Contractor to comply with the requirements may be grounds for a determination by the Contracting Officer that the Contractor is not prosecuting the work with sufficient diligence to ensure completion within the time specified in the contractual documents. Upon making such a determination, the Contracting Officer may terminate the Contractors right to proceed with work if not corrected within seven (7) days, and or withhold Contractor invoice payments, after written notice is provided, or any separable part of it, in accordance with specific sections with the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall provide for weather delays (non-constructible days) in their construction schedule. The Government will use the weather information provided in the chart below regarding average temperatures, and average rain days for Kuwait City, Kuwait, to consider a Contractor request for Period of Performance extension and/or cost increase due to additional weather delays. Weather delays are for 8-hour continual durations, i.e., one day, at a time and shall not be considered for delays of less than 8-hour increments.

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Avg High (oF)

64 70 79 91 104 112 115 115 108 97 80 69

Avg Low ( oF)

43 47 55 66 77 83 86 85 78 69 58 48

No. Rain or Drizzle Days

8 6 7 6 2 0 0 0 0 2 6 7

Source:

http://www.myweather2.com/Holiday-Destinations/Kuwait/Kuwait/climate-profile.aspx?month=12

1.6.4 Master Document List (MDL)

The Contractor shall create and maintain a Master Document List (MDL) AF Form 66, that includes all documents, whether the documents are a deliverable or not, which are prepared during the course of the project. The MDL and its documents shall be maintained in libraries readily available for submittal to the Government. The Government requires 10 business days for review and approval of submittals 14 days for drawing reviews. All Material Submittals shall be accomplished in accordance with the instructions pertaining to USACE Material Approval Submittal.

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1.6.5 Progress/Status Reporting

The Contractor shall submit monthly Contractor's Progress, Status, and Management Report (CPSMR), progress updated IMS, and invoices which are derived from the approved price loaded IMS. The CPSMR shall include a summary of the events that occurred during the reporting period, discussion of performance, identification of problems, proposed solutions, corrective actions taken, and outstanding issues. The report shall include, % complete, % expended, and estimated date of completion (EDC) and be reported by using the Contract Progress Schedule, and USACE Contract Progress Report.

The Contractor shall send all deliverables and/or submittals, weekly status progress reports, monthly Contractor's Progress, Status, and Management Report (CPSMRs), Final Inspection Requests, and Contractor's posted website address to the Contracting Officer (KO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and Base Point of Contact (POC). Additionally, all Contractor deliverables/submittals shall be posted on the Contractor's website. This is a mandatory requirement. The COR shall be the primary POC for all technical issues; however, the KO shall have the final approval authority for all technical submittals. Submissions shall identify which require government review and those designated for information only. All issues potentially impacting or changing project scope, cost, and/or schedule must be approved by the KO.

1.6.6 Meetings and Conferences

The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the ontracting Officer or their representative in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The Contractor shall attend meetings necessary to support the construction activities, etc. The Contractor also shall attend and support weekly meetings and/or teleconferences. The Contractor shall prepare and maintain the weekly meeting report which shall include the record of new and old discussion of technical issues, definable features of work prior to the start of said work, weekly earned value progress showing percent complete actual versus plan, tabular report of late tasks derived from the progress updated IMS, a three week look ahead, and tabular report for RFIs and submittals (open and upcoming). The Contractor shall prepare, and submit for review, presentation materials for meetings and an agenda. The Contractor shall prepare minutes for meetings attended, including teleconferences, and "Red Zone Meetings", and distribute minutes to attendees within 3 working days. The Contractor shall support "Red Zone Meetings" as part of the closeout of the project. The "Red Zone" shall commence at 80-percent of construction completion. At this meeting, the Contractor and the project stakeholders shall discuss, define, and achieve consensus on actions necessary to complete construction, support user occupancy, perform financial closeout, and document the fiscal closeout of the project in the Real Property Records.

1.7 WORKSITE ACTIVITIES AND COORDINATION

1.7.1 Coordination of Activity/Safety Requirements

The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting the lives and health of employees and other persons on the work site; preventing damage to property, materials, supplies, and equipment, avoiding work interruptions and complying with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety and local safety office requirements. The Contractor shall perform all operations in a prudent, conscientious, safe and professional manner and conform to the safety requirements contained in the contract for all activities related to the accomplishment of the work. The Contractor shall maintain documentation

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 10 supporting training records on site and have written Health and Safety Plans on site and available for workers and/or regulatory review. The Contractor shall provide the KO copies of any OSHA report(s), regarding a project site, submitted during the duration of the project. For areas not covered by OSHA, the Contractor shall comply with regulations regarding safety and health and the current edition of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1. The Contractor shall record and report promptly (within 1 hour) by telephone, facsimile or other direct means to the KO, COR, the Base POC, and to the military installation's Safety Office, all available facts relating to each instance of damage to Government property or injury to either Contractor or Government personnel. In the event of an accident/mishap, take reasonable and prudent action to establish control of the accident/mishap scene, prevent further damage to persons or property, preserve evidence until released by the accident/mishap investigative authority through the KO, and immediately report the incident to the Fire Department at 911. If the Government elects to conduct an investigation of the accident/mishap, the Contractor shall cooperate fully and assist Government personnel in conducting of the investigation until it is completed. The Contractor agrees that his personnel and equipment are subject to safety inspections by Government personnel while on federal and host nation properties.

1.7.2 Notification Requirements

The Contractor is required to notify the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) of critical issues that may affect the contract performance and/or human health and the environment. The types of issues that require notification include, but are not limited to, health risks, spills, changes in critical personnel, finding unexploded ordnances (UXO) or environmental contamination. As an example, if UXO were discovered during field activities, the Contractor would be required to immediately stop work, report the discovery to the facility Point of Contact (POC), KO, and COR, and implement the appropriate safety precautions. Field activities within the immediate proximity of the UXO shall not continue until clearance is received from the KO. The initial notification will be made within two hours of learning of the event, and sent to the organizational mailbox afceccfs.sir@us.af.mil. The Contractor shall follow-on interim and final reports will be transmitted via the organizational mail boxes. On critical issues, verbal notification should be made immediately, followed by written notification as soon as practical.

1.7.3 Permits

The Contractor shall develop, coordinate, with the Base in applying for and obtaining all applicable permits (i.e., hot work, confined space, digging, etc.), agreements, licenses, and certificates.

The Contractor shall maintain a library of these documents at the Contractor's site office as well as the corporate facility. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable permit conditions. The Contractor shall include permit activities on the schedule.

1.7.4 Environmental Protection

The Contractor shall consult on environmental engineering problems incidental to construction efforts. The Contractor must be able to recognize when specialized environmental expertise is necessary and have the capability of providing that expertise.

1.7.5 Hazardous Material and Hazardous Waste (as applicable)

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The Contractor shall sample and handle the abatement, removal, and disposal of all hazardous materials and waste in accordance with applicable host nation, federal, state, and local requirements. The Contractor shall provide all hazardous materials use and hazardous waste disposal documentation to the installation or facility POC, and shall register with the Hazardous Materials Pharmacy program (if available) at the installation to ensure appropriate and efficient tracking of the Contractor's hazardous material purchases, inventories, use, and releases such as required by the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), EOs, or any installation reporting requirements. The Contractor shall also comply with host nation, federal, state, and local requirements for any task involving the transportation of hazardous wastes and/or contaminated materials to off-site treatment, storage, and/or disposal facilities. This includes 40 CFR 260, 49 CFR 172, 173, 178, and 179, ASG-KU Environmental Handbook, and ASG-KU DPW Memorandum #11, Environmental Requirements and all other applicable host nation, federal, state, and local transportation regulations. Hazardous materials removal shall be performed in accordance with the Section 2.0 applicable documents of this SOW prior to commencing construction activities. Hazardous materials may include asbestos, lead-based paint, Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), Halon and other refrigerants, lead, mercury, and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs). The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel involved in handling and packaging the hazardous waste be trained for the level of expertise required for the proper performance of the task and, in particular, in the areas of chemical incompatibility, general first aid procedures and spills.

The Contractor shall provide handling and personnel protective equipment to ensure safe handling of the hazardous/asbestos waste. The Contractor must agree that his personnel and equipment are subject to safety inspections by Government personnel while on Federal property. All waste material shall become the responsibility of the Contractor and shall not be permitted to store waste material on site.

1.7.6 Photo Documentation

The Contractor shall prepare digital photo documentation, including site(s) and building(s) under construction, field activities, and sample locations if applicable. Digital date stamped photos will be submitted before, during and after construction photos using a minimum 5 mega pixel camera in .jpg format. The Contractor shall provide an index for each set of photographs submitted, identifying the base or facility, project number, Contractor, significant features of work and a brief description. Photography of any kind must be coordinated through the installation, customer, or facility POC. Photo documentation shall be loaded to the project website.

1.7.7 Site Access

The Contractor shall obtain and monitor assigned security badges or passes (used by both the Contractor and subcontractor staff) used for the duration of this contract. All security badges or passes shall be returned to the base issuer or facility POC upon expiration of the badge, upon completion of the project, or when possession of the badge is no longer necessary (e.g., upon removal of contracted personnel from specific projects).

If required t The Contractor will be allowed to shall set office trailers on site, with DPW coordination and design approvals, for the duration of the task order and shall adhere to ASG policies and DPW standard safety policies.

Offices trailers will be subjected to DPW inspections. The Contractor may typically plan to work six days per week, typically Saturday through Thursday with exceptions for Government closings. The Contractor may request

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 12 alternate or additional work hours and are subject the Contracting Officer approval. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this SOR

1.7.8 Remote, Austere, and Hostile Sites (as applicable)

The Contractor shall be responsible for all personnel, security, supplies, equipment, and infrastructure (including, but not limited to, potable water, utility systems, dining, transportation, and medical care) when there are no facilities and services available. This may include providing these facilities and services to a limited number of government personnel or other contractor personnel (such as Title II personnel) present or visiting to oversee or assess the work.

1.8 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

Details regarding construction management requirements, inspection and testing, construction facilities and temporary controls, environmental protection, quality control system, construction quality control, and project closeout are provided in the specifications.

1.8.1 Documentation/Daily/Monthly Reports Logs

The Contractor shall provide daily progress reports and monthly Contractor's Progress, Status, and Management Report (CPSMR). During construction activities daily reports will be required and shall include unique Construction Activity Identification number, description of the activity, and the planned and actual percentage completed. The monthly status report shall include a summary of events that occurred during the reporting period, discussion of performance, identification of problems, proposed solutions, corrective actions taken, and outstanding issues.

1.8.2 Material and Data Submittal Register

The Contractor is required to prepare a Submittal Register identifying all construction submittals. A completed Submittal Register, accepted by the Contracting Officer, will be required prior to commencement of construction.

1.8.3 Mobilization

The Contractor shall perform mobilization activities as necessary to prepare the construction site for construction activities. The Contractor shall use only the established roadways when and as authorized by the onsite COR, or in conjunction with DPW. The Contractor shall evaluate existing utilities to determine adequacy and need for modifications to support site construction activities. The Contractor shall establish a construction management location via space allocated by the Base. The Contractor shall at all times keep all project sites, including storage and office areas, free from accumulation of waste materials and construction debris. The Contractor shall obtain appropriate approvals and shall construct connections or new systems for electrical power, water, sewer, gas distribution, telephone, and other utilities, as required, to accomplish the activities specified in this project.

1.8.4 Construction

The Contractor shall provide the manpower, equipment, drawings, material, services, and approved transportation methods necessary to review, plan, develop, and implement quality control and oversight services during the

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 13 construction phase of the project. The Contractor shall perform construction, restoration, emergency response, repair, enhancement, maintenance, modernization, and demolition of interior of facilities, utilities, real property systems, and infrastructure systems in support of construction and engineering requirements as specified in this project. Construction activities will be in conformance with Kuwait standards and regulations.

1.8.5 Engineering Services During Construction

The project will require the Contractor to provide engineering related services during construction to review submittals, coordinate technical requirements, provide conflict resolution, and to review and approve field changes for code and contract compliance.

1.8.6 Pre-Final Inspection

The Contractor shall conduct a pre-final walk through inspection and publish the pre-final inspection findings in a pre-final inspection report.

Commissioning should be completed prior to the pre-final inspection taking place. The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Contracting Officer (KO), and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) 10 working days prior to the Pre-Final Inspection. The Pre-Final Inspection will include a draft DD1354 submittal.

1.8.7 Final Inspection

The Contractor shall conduct a final inspection and publish the findings in a final inspection report in accordance with the format specified at the pre-construction conference and the RFP. The inspection shall concentrate on the items identified at the pre-final inspection and recorded in the pre-final inspection report. The final inspection report shall: (1) certify that all items of the design have been implemented and that the construction is complete, and (2) include an engineering record of "signed and sealed" as-built drawings and specifications verifying that all development standards have been met. At the final inspection, the Contractor shall present a completed DD Forms 250, Material Inspection and Receiving Report, and DOD Form 1354, Transfer and Acceptance of Real Property to the Base Civil Engineer (BCE) or other appropriate organization for signature and acceptance.

1.8.8 Delivery and Warranty

The warranty shall be issued in accordance with FAR 52.246-21 (Warranty of Construction). Extended warranties offered by the Contractor and its subcontractors or suppliers may be accepted at the Government's discretion.

The Contractor shall provide system O&M manuals and parts list to the government, and train maintenance personnel in system operations prior to delivery to the government.

1.8.9 As-Built Documentation

Where as-built drawings may be required, this documentation shall include the engineer of record's approval of "signed and sealed" as-built drawings and specifications verifying that all development standards have been met.

Delivery of as-built documentation shall occur prior to final payment. At a minimum all drawings will be delivered with the latest AutoCAD version available on the installation.

1.8.10 De-mobilization

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The Contractor shall demobilize facilities as necessary, and restore the site or other improvements as required and specified by drawings and specifications or at a minimum, to original conditions. The Contractor shall remove any temporary facilities, materials and implement erosion control measures such as seeding, mulching, sodding, and erosion control fabrics;

restore roads, structures, and utilities; and plant trees, shrubbery, grasses, and other vegetation to pre-construction conditions. The Contractor shall ensure all storm water catch basins and attached drainage lines within and adjacent to the project area are cleaned out and/or free of any debris at the end of the project. The Contractor shall document and report on activities and train Government personnel to perform required facility equipment operation and maintenance, as requested.

1.9 DELIVERY METHODS

Upon the Contracting Officers notice to proceed, the Contractor shall perform a full range of activities to meet all customers' construction requirements as designed and specified. Requirements may include construction, inspection and testing, demolition, repair, temporary controls, quality control system, construction quality control, project closeout and emergency response tasks.

1.9.1 TRADITIONAL CONSTRUCTION - DESIGN-BID-BUILD (D-B-B)

The Contractor shall manage and perform D-B-B construction work. A conceptual design and set of requirements is provided to the Contractor for construction.

1.10 SITE VISIT

A site visit will be conducted at the current location of the proposed development of the Care and Preservation Facility. The contractor may inspect and walk through the project site as specified in the request for proposal to validate all general existing and local conditions of the area prior to bid proposal submission. All project related inquiries shall be in writing to the Contracting Officer.

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