DRAFT Specifications.pdf

W912GB-18-D-0023-W912GB18F0165

SPECIFICATIONS

RTA SUBMITTAL

Beddown Site

Air Force Base Rygge, Norway

B&V PROJECT NO. 043026

PREPARED FOR

USACE Europe District

02 JULY 2025

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V ea tc h H o ld in g

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USACE Europe District | RTA Submittal

BLACK & VEATCH i

Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................. i

1 General

1.1 Project Information

1.2 Specification Summary

2 General Specification List

3 Technical Specifications

USACE Europe District | RTA Submittal

BLACK & VEATCH 1

1 General

1.1 Project Information

Project Title: FY20 EDI MCAF Beddown Site Preparation

Project Location: Air Force Base Rygge, Norway Client: U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Europe District (CENAU) Primary Stakeholders: AFCEC, USAFE, Norwegian Air Force Contract: W912GB-18-D-0023 Task Order: W912GB18F0138 USACE PM: Maria E. Whiting (Maria.E.Whiting@usace.army.mil) AE Prime Contractor: Black & Veatch Special Projects Corp.

AE Subcontractors: Multiconsult

1.2 Specification Summary

The division 00 and 01 specifications (front end) are in the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) format. The technical specifications for this project follow Norwegian Standard specifications.

2 UFGS Specifications

General Specifications (Division 00, 01, and 02) – Provided by USACE

DIVISION 00 PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 74 01 SPECIAL CONDITIONS (NAU)

00 74 02 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER (NAU)

00 75 05 NON UFGS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (NAU)

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 22 00 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES (NAU)

01 30 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (NAU)

01 30 05 GOVERNMENT PROJECT OFFICE (NAU)

01 32 01 PROJECT SCHEDULE (NAU)

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES (NAU)

01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (NAU)

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS (NAU)

01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL (NAU)

01 45 01 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM) (NAU)

01 45 05 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS (NAU)

01 66 00 COMPARABLE PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS (NAU)

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES (NAU)

Norway Beddown 43026

SECTION 00 74 01

SPECIAL CONDITIONS (NAU)

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 PAYMENT

Separate payment will not be made for compliance with this or any other Division 00 or Division 01 specification.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

The following terms are used throughout the contract documents. Except where a definition is provided with a specific context, the following definitions apply.

a. Betterment. Any offer by the contractor, whether submitted as part of their proposal prior to award or as part of a deliverable after award which conforms to and exceeds the provisions of the contact. A betterment offered prior to award becomes binding upon award of the contract. After award, a betterment offered becomes a binding contract requirement upon acceptance by the Government of the document proposing the betterment, whether specifically identified as such or not. Proposed betterments submitted after award must meet or exceed any betterments offered prior to award which were accepted as part of the award.

b. Host Nation (HN). The country where the construction work is being performed.

c. Host Nation Language. The Official Language recognized by the national government of the country where the work is performed. If no Official Language has been designated, it is the predominant language of the Government agency or organization responsible for operation and maintenance of the facility or product constructed under this contract. Where multiple Official Languages have been designated, this term refers to all such languages.

1.3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

1.3.1 Precedence Between Contract Provisions

In the event of conflict or inconsistency between any of the provisions of this contract, precedence will be given in the following order:

1. Clause 5152.236-9011, if that clause is part of this contract.

2. Any portions of the accepted proposal that both conform to and exceed the provisions of the solicitation (Betterment submitted prior to award).

3. Any portion of a contractor provided deliverable (including, but not limited to, plans, specifications, engineering studies and analyses, shop drawings, equipment installation drawings) that conforms to or exceeds the provisions of the contract (Betterment submitted after

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4. Clause 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings (Alt I). For the purposes of determining precedence, the contract will be interpreted as follows with regards to items which are considered to be within the intent and meaning of "drawings" and "specifications":

a. Sections starting with "00", including these Special Conditions.

Any "00" specification section titled "Supplemental Conditions for Projects in (Country)" takes precedence over this Section.

b. Section 01 00 00, including Section 01 11 00 Statement of Work (Summary of Work or Scope of Work) if included in the contract.

c. All Other Specification Sections.

d. Referenced Technical Standards (such as NFPA, UFC, ASTM, DIN).

Refer to Section 01 30 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, paragraph REFERENCED STANDARDS for additional information.

e. Referenced Design Guides or other non-technical standards

f. Drawings

g. All other attachments to the contract, including Host Nation Technical Requirements and References.

1.3.2 Amendments and Modifications

When a document is amended (prior to award) or modified (after award), the most current document takes precedence, to the extent noted above.

For example, an modification to a drawing takes precedence over an amendment to a drawing which takes precedence over the original drawing.

However, the specifications continue to take precedence over the drawing, whether or not they have been revised.

1.3.3 Conflicting Requirements Within Documents of the Same Order of Precedence

If documents of the same Order of Precedence contain conflicting requirements, the more stringent requirement governs. A conflict does NOT exist when both requirements can be met; comply with both requirements.

Submit questions regarding interpretation of "more stringent" to the Contracting Officer. When requesting interpretation:

a. Identify the specific conflicting requirements in detail. Simply indicating two documents conflict is not sufficient.

b. Explain why all requirements cannot be met.

c. Indicate any differences in cost or performance time between the conflicting requirements.

d. Identify whether the contractor has a preferred or recommended solution. If none is provided, this will be considered an indication no preference exists.

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The contractor is responsible for providing the Government sufficient information timely to make a determination as to the "more stringent" criteria to apply.

1.3.4 Task Orders under an IDIQ Contract

Documents associated with a task order take precedence over documents in the base/frame contract.

1.3.5 Minimum Requirements

The contract documents identify the minimally acceptable requirements.

1.4 IMMUNITY FROM LEGAL PROCESS

The Contractor agrees to indemnify and save harmless the United States Government against all claims and suits of whatsoever nature arising under or incidental to performance of this contract by any subcontractor against the United States Government.

The Contractor further agrees to waive their rights to bring suit or other legal action against the United States Government, except as provided in the "Disputes" clause of this contract and in the United States Federal Statutes.

1.5 UNSOLICITED CHANGE PROPOSALS

Whenever the contractor proposes to change the work required by the contract, whether to add or subtract from the work requirements, and the work will have an impact on the price or time to perform the work, unless that change has been specifically requested in writing via a Request for Proposal (RFP) from a Contracting Officer or, if appointed on this contract, an Administrative Contracting Officer, the proposal must be submitted either:

1. as a Value Engineering Change Proposal in accordance with FAR clause 52.248-1 Value Engineering.

2. as a Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA) under DFARS 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment or a claim under FAR 52.233-1 Disputes.

The Government does not intend to respond to any other "request" for a Construction Change Order or proposal submitted by the contractor.

Refer to Specification Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES, paragraph DEVIATIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS, AND VARIATIONS for proposed changes which have no impact on the price or time to perform the work

1.6 DOCUMENTS IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES

If this contract includes documents in English and additional languages, the translations are provided as solely as a courtesy.

For all purposes, the English language version governs and controls.

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1.7 COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH

1.7.1 English Speaking Representative

All personnel required to communicate with the Government on a recurring basis, including but not limited to Project Managers, Site Safety and Health Officers (SSHO), Superintendents, and Quality Control personnel must be capable of explaining the work operations and receiving instructions in the English language. This includes the ability to speak, read, write, and understand the directions of the Contracting Officer or their designated representatives when conducted in English.

If other sections of the contract allow work to be performed without these personnel being on site, the Contractor must have a representative, designated in writing, who is capable of explaining the work operations and receiving instruction in the English language.

1.7.2 Correspondence And Documentation

In addition to clause 252.225-7041, the Contractor must prepare all documents related to this contract, to include, change proposals, shop drawings, submittals, quality control reports, computations, and all correspondence, in the English language or with a translation of the original document into English. This includes all attachments and reference documents prepared by the contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or manufacturer.

1.7.3 Translations for Disputes

All documents originally produced in a language other than English submitted either as (a) part of a Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA),

(b) part of a claim under the Disputes clause or (c) as part of litigation, including actions at the ASBCA or actions in U.S. courts, must be translated into English by a person who is recognized in accordance with the appropriate authorities to produce official/certified translations, and said translations so certified. Identify the translator and provide proof of qualifications when providing translated documents.

Documents must be translated in their entirety. Any translations made utilized artificial means, such as an internet or other computer translation must be specifically identifed and the software/tool/website identified. The person responsible for the translation must be identified.

This requirement applies to any document that would normally be considered to be within the scope of discovery in an ASBCA or court proceeding concerning the dispute. The term 'documents' includes electronic documents including but not limited to e-mail and includes documents generated by subcontractors or suppliers. In the event a dispute results in litigation, including actions at the ASBCA or actions in U.S. courts, the contractor will be responsible for providing translations of any documents that are within the scope of a discovery request filed by the U.S. Government and for providing certified translations upon request by the U.S. Government.

The contractor bears sole responsibility for any costs associated with translation, as well as with any errors, omissions, or discrepancies between the original and English version of a document. In the event of differences between the English version and any other version in any language, the English version governs.

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1.7.4 Additional Language Requirements

When any worker on site at any level (contractor, subcontractor, supplier, etc.) cannot communicate in English or a language spoken by the Contractor's key personnel, the contractor must ensure that, at all times that person is on site, at least one person is present who can communicate to that worker in their native language. Failure to comply with this requirement will be considered a life-safety issue.

1.7.5 Language Fluency

Personnel required to communicate with the Government must be competent in the English language at a minimum level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment.

The Contracting Officer has the right to determine, without appeal of such decision, whether the proposed representative has sufficient technical and lingual capabilities. The contractor must immediately replace any individual not acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

1.8 CONTRACTOR WORKFORCE

The contractor may arrange, through the appropriate Host Nation Government (HN) offices, to bring into the country nationals of third countries (TCN) having diplomatic relations with the host nation for purposes of employment in carrying out this contract work.

The contractor is solely liable and responsible for timely and complete submittal of the necessary information and forms directly to the appropriate HN agency for the required customs clearances, passports, visas, licenses, or permits.

The contractor is responsible for the sponsorship of its employees and their dependents. Process said permits directly with the appropriate HN agency. The HN reserves the right to limit access to designated security areas and refuse entry or employment of specified individuals, or to require their departure from the country, in accordance with national or local law and practice.

The U.S. Government does not have influence over and does not warrant the availability of labor. The Contractor is cautioned to review any additional information specified elsewhere in this contract for more stringent requirements or specific restrictions or limitations on the use of foreign workers.

1.9 SUBMITTALS

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

submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.

Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

List of Required HN Permits Approved Permit

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SD-11 Closeout Submittals

HN Final Acceptance

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 DESIGN AND DESIGN RELATED WORK

3.1.1 Requirement for Designs

Notwithstanding any language regarding the type of contract, design and design related activities are included in the scope of work for this contract. These include extensions of design, requirements to provide "engineered solutions" or similar language, studies or investigations, and preparation of shop drawings. This and similar effort necessary or required to perform the work and comply with other technical requirements are considered "contractor prepared designs".

This work is part of this contract and the contractor is required to perform all work necessary to complete this effort. No separate or additional payment will be made for the performance of this effort.

3.1.2 Performance Requirements

This contract includes performance requirements or otherwise provides criteria such as operating parameters, sequences of operation, or coordination of equipment or systems, the contractor is required to identify, size, select, prepare and submit for review or approval equipment and materials. The contractor is required to perform all efforts necessary to accomplish this effort as part of the contract.

3.2 SITE ACCESS

3.2.1 General Access Requirements

The Contractor is responsible for obtaining access and adhering to all guidelines established by the local authorities for access to the work site and will be responsible for the daily access of their personnel and subcontractor workers.

The Contractor is cautioned to review any additional security guidelines specified elsewhere in this contract for more stringent requirements or specific access conditions.

3.2.2 Work on Military Installations (General)

When work is performed on a military installation, every employee of the prime contractor, all subcontractor employees, and all material suppliers' employees, who require access to the installation for any reason and for any length of time will be required to obtain installation/base access.

All personnel, vehicles, and equipment are subject to search when entering or leaving the installation and at any time while on the installation.

Entry of any individual onto the installation constitutes consent to being searched. The contractor must notify their personnel, to include

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Individuals who will be performing work onsite for five or more days in total - even if non-consecutively - must obtain an installation/base pass and may not be "signed in" or otherwise presented as a "visitor". Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the loss of sign-in privileges and/or loss of installation access.

All installation/base passes issued for work under this contract must be returned by the contractor to the issuing office upon completion of the contract work or upon termination of employment.

3.2.3 Access to Operational Areas

Contractor personnel are expressly prohibited from entering operational buildings or areas without specific prior authorization of the Contracting Officer. To perform work where "security escorts" are required, coordinate with the Contracting Officer for access to such areas at least 30 calendar days in advance.

3.3 CONTRACT EXECUTION IN THE HOST NATION

3.3.1 Contractor Obligation

Contractors are responsible for timely and complete submittal of the necessary information and forms directly to HN agencies for any and all required customs clearances, passports, visas, licenses, or permits.

3.3.2 Access to Areas Under Military Control

The laws of the Host Nation (HN) may prohibit access to certain areas of the country which are under military control. Clearances to access these areas must be obtained from the HN. It is understood that areas to which rights of entry are provided by the HN are to be used only for work carried out under the contract. Destruction or damages must be not caused, except through normal usage, without concurrence of the HN.

3.3.3 Contractor Responsibility

The Contractor is responsible for providing the necessary information (such as but not limited to, names of personnel, type, and amounts of equipment, dates and length of time required at the site, and purpose of entering the HN) to the appropriate HN representatives, both civilian and military.

The following items are the sole responsibility of the Contractor to investigate and assume the risk, as normally encountered by Contractors.

The Contractor is responsible for determining the effect of the following on their 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 visas will be accepted.

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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. Strikes, demonstrations, and work stoppage.

f. Collection through withholding and payment to local Government, of any HN income tax on employees subject to tax.

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

h. 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, days of rest or other non-work days, 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.

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

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

k. Special license required by the local Government for setting up and operating any manufacturing plant in the HN, e.g. concrete batching, precast concrete, concrete blocks, etc.

l. Sales within the HN of Contractor-owned materials, and equipment.

m. Special licenses for physicians, mechanics, tradesmen, drivers, etc.

n. Identification and/or registration with local police of imported personnel.

o. Stamp tax on documents, payments and payrolls.

p. Base passes for permanent staff, day laborers, motor vehicles, etc.

q. Compliance with all customs and import rules, regulations and restrictions, including, but not limited to, local purchase requirements.

3.3.4 Archaeological and Historical Sites

Comply with all archeological laws and work accordingly, including stopping work in the vicinity and reporting should archeological items be uncovered during the course of this contract.

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3.4 CONTRACTOR LIAISON AND COMMUNICATION WITH HOST GOVERNMENTS

Communication by the Contractor with officials, representatives and offices of the HN Government at any level in matters pertaining to the work performed as part of this contract must be through and in full liaison with the Contracting Officer. This does not relinquish Contractor responsibility for obtaining routine items to conduct day-to-day business, such as visas, permits, and custom clearances.

Directions, suggestions, recommendations or similar requests received from HN Government officials do not constitute either a change to the contract nor direction to proceed with a change to the contract as contemplated in contract clause 52.243-4. Notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of any such request and request direction if compliance with the request may result in a cost or time impact to the contract.

3.5 PERMITS AND NOTIFICATIONS

3.5.1 General

Prepare all documentation required for HN permitting and notification in the language(s) required by the HN. Submit documentation in accordance with HN requirements; either directly to the appropriate HN authority or through the Contracting Officer when the contractor is not permitted to provide the documents directly.

Where U. S. Government signature is required, provide an English version of the relevant document(s).

The contractor must provide the required documentation sufficiently in advance of the date any approval or permit is required. The contractor is solely responsible for determining the amount of time the HN authorities will require to review and process the documentation. No additional time will be granted for delayed approval or rejection of contractor prepared documents.

3.5.2 Contractor Obtained Permits

The contractor must obtain all permits not identified as to be obtained by the U.S. Government. Obtain permits in accordance with FAR 52.236-7, Permits and Responsibilities. As incorporated herein, the requirements of FAR clause 52.236-7 extend to licenses, permits, and compliance with applicable Host Nation (HN) and local laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the prosecution of the work. The contractor is responsible for identifying and providing a comprehensive List of Required HN Permits .

Furnish a copy of each Approved Permit to the COR within 5 workdays of receipt of the permit.

3.5.3 Government Obtained Permits

Where the U.S. Government is required to obtain permits in accordance with Host Nation (HN) agreements, the Government will notify the contractor who must prepare all necessary documentation. This includes providing documentation to show compliance with permit requirements.

3.5.4 HN Final Acceptance

Where final acceptance by the HN is required, the Contractor will

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Government, to determine the requirements for proper final inspection by the HN and provide any information required for final acceptance.

Submit the HN Final Acceptance documentation once approved by the HN.

The contractor is responsible for incorporating requirements for final acceptance into contractor prepared designs and construction performed as part of this contract.

3.5.5 Third Party Inspection Requirements

If, as a condition of any permit or to comply with HN laws, codes, and regulations, inspections by third parties are required, the contractor is responsible for ensuring those inspections are conducted and documented.

The contractor is be solely responsible for any and all costs associated with these inspections, including the actual inspection and any additional work or rework identified as part of the inspection process, to include the replacement of any materials or equipment determined to be not in compliance by the inspector.

No adjustment in the contract price or duration will be made based on events arising from these inspections, unless a delay occurs which is completely beyond the control and without the fault of the contractor.

These requirements are in addition to and separate from any requirements for any other inspections identified in the contract.

3.6 PAYMENT FOR MATERIALS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

Payment may be made to the Contractor for materials delivered on the site provided all of the following conditions are met:

a. The contract includes FAR 52.232-5(b) Payments Under Fixed Price Construction Contracts.

b. Materials must be major high cost, long lead, special order, or specialty items, not susceptible to deterioration or physical damage in storage. Materials not acceptable for payment include consumable materials such as nails, fasteners, conduits, gypsum board, glass, insulation, and wall coverings.

c. Documentation (e.g. Purchase Orders or Material Contracts) establishing their value (e.g. paid invoices) and that the title requirements of the clause at FAR 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts have been met.

d. Materials must be specifically and separately identified in the contractor's schedule. Refer to paragraph "Equipment and Material Fabrication and Delivery (Stored Materials)" in Section 01 32 01 PROJECT SCHEDULE (NAU) for schedule requirements.

e. Materials must be adequately insured and protected from theft and exposure. The Contractor must provide insurance documentation (e.g.

Builder's Risk Insurance) which covers the overall value of the materials to be paid in advance of installation.

f. Materials to be considered for progress payments prior to installation must be stored at the project site and adequately secured

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The government does not commit to authorizing or allowing costs for any stored materials, even if requested by the contractor.

3.7 RESTRICTIONS ON PAYMENT SUBMISSIONS

Reference is made to clause 52.232-27 PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. Due to financial cutoff periods, the Government will not accept any progress payments submitted between the last 5 work days of a given month and the first 3 work days of the following calendar month (second month). Invoices submitted during this time will not be considered "received" as described in the reference clause until the 4th working day of the second month.

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SECTION 00 74 02

TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER (NAU)

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DETERMINATION OF UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER

This specification prescribes the procedures to be used on this contract for determination of time extensions for "unusually severe weather" in accordance with the contract clause 52.249-10 "Default: (Fixed Price Construction)".

In order for the Contracting Officer to award a time extension for "unusually severe weather" under this clause, all of the following conditions must be satisfied:

a. The weather experienced at the project site during the contract period must exceed the weather which could reasonably be anticipated based on a minimum of 25 years of historical weather data.

b. The weather must actually cause a delay to the completion of the project or any specified contractual milestone beyond that which would reasonably be anticipated based on the contractors means and methods.

The delay must result from events which are beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor.

c. The delay must occur during the contractual performance period.

1.2 MINIMIZING WEATHER IMPACTS

The contractor is responsible for identifying and implementing the means and methods to minimize the overall impact of weather during the contract period.

The means and methods and sequencing of work will impact the extent to which the work is sensitive to or may be impacted by the weather.

Separate payment will not be made for any costs associated with mitigating the impacts of weather.

1.3 INCORPORATION IN PROJECT SCHEDULE

The Contractor's project schedule must reflect reasonably anticipatable weather in weather dependent activities. The Contractor is solely responsible for identifying anticipated weather days based on the activities scheduled during a given time period and the means and methods of executing the work.

Activities in the project schedule must be assigned to a calendar with anticipated weather days shown as non-work days. Acceptance of the contractors schedule will not be considered acceptance of the reasonableness or validity of the number of anticipated weather days.

1.4 WEATHER CONDITIONS AT THE PROJECT SITE(S)

The Government makes no representation of the actual weather conditions to

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The Contractor, prior to submitting a proposal or offer, must be determine the actual weather conditions prevalent at the project site or sites and accounting for this information in their proposal or offer.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 REPORTING

Record on the QC Report (refer to Section 01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL (NAU) the occurrence of weather and resultant impact to normally scheduled work.

Impacted activities must be identified by name and activity id on the QC Report.

3.2 OCCURRENCE OF ACTUAL DELAY

To be considered a day of actual weather delay, progress on critical path activities must be less than 50 percent of the progress scheduled to occur on that day, and the progress must be impacted due solely to the weather.

The delay must be recorded in accordance with paragraph 3.1: failure to provide this information at the time of the preparation of the QC Report will be considered an acknowledgement that no delay existed, however reporting on the QC Report will not automatically be considered concurrence by the Government that delay occurred and it was due solely to the weather.

Failure to make adequate preparations for weather or to adequately protect the work from reasonably anticipatable weather will not be considered an impact due solely to weather.

3.3 CALCULATION OF DELAY AND CONVERSION TO CALENDAR DAYS

Any adjustment in the contract period of performance resulting from unusually severe weather will be based upon the weather over a minimum period of six months.

The contractor must provide documentation to substantiate the actual weather was "unusually severe" based on a minimum of 25 years of historical weather data, the critical path was impacted as a result, and the actual impact to the critical path could not have been prevented through reasonably prudent measures.

As part of this documentation, the contractor must substantiate the reasonableness of anticipated weather days included in the schedule as discussed in paragraph 1.3 INCORPORATION IN PROJECT SCHEDULE. Failure to substantiate the reasonableness of the anticipated weather days may result in a determination the contractor failed to adequately plan and execute the work in a manner consistent with the requirements of the contract, and the delays were not due to "unusually severe weather".

Include a detailed listing of all weather days occurring from the Notice

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Any calculation performed within RMS-CM under the "Weather Delays" screens of the QA/QC Module may not serve as the basis for determining the amount of adjustment required.

3.4 ISSUANCE OF MODIFICATION

If the contractor can substantiate an impact to the completion date of the project based on actual "unusually severe" weather as described herein, the Contracting Officer will convert any qualifying delays to calendar days, giving full consideration for equivalent fair weather work days, and issue a modification in accordance with the contract clause 52.249-10 entitled "Default (Fixed Price Construction)".

3.5 DELAYS OUTSIDE STANDARD WORK DAYS

Weather delays occurring prior to Notice to Proceed, during non-working days, and after the required completion date are not excusable under the Defaults clause.

When the contract performance period, or any extension thereof, has passed, no extensions for unusually severe weather will be granted. This applies as well to any interim milestone or completion date.

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SECTION 00 74 05

NON UFGS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (NAU)

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 NON UFGS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications for this project include specifications originally prepared in a non-Unified Facilities Guide Specification (UFGS) format. As such, they are not organized or structured in a typical UFGS layout utilizing three parts: one for "GENERAL", one for "PRODUCTS", and one for "EXECUTION".

This specification provides specific guidance and direction to be used in interpreting the non-UFGS technical specifications and supercedes any language identified in those non-UFGS technical specifications. It does not apply to any UFGS formatted specification.

1.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBCONTRACTORS

The prime contractor is responsible for including clauses 52.236-21 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION and 252.236-7001 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS, as well as this specification in their subcontracts.

Failure to provide a copy of this specification and the above clauses to subcontractors, suppliers, or providers of any service under this contract will be considered sufficient reason to deny any claim or request for adjustment in the contract terms and conditions based on defective technical specifications.

1.3 REFERENCED STANDARDS

Refer to Section 01 30 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, paragraph REFERENCED STANDARDS for information related to non-US standards referenced in the specifications.

1.4 PRICING REQUIREMENTS

All work on this contract is to be performed on a lump sum basis and includes all work as efforts required to complete this contract regardless of whether it is specifically identified in these specifications.

1.5 QUANTITIES AND PRICING

Ignore any references to Quantity, Unit Price, Measurement, Payment, or Total Price in non UFGS Technical Specifications. This contract is priced solely as indicated on the Price Schedule.

Any quantities identified within the specifications are estimates only and may not represent the full extent of the work required. The contractor is solely responsible for determining all required quantities necessary to construct the facility and systems per the plans and specifications.

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1.6 INCLUSION OF ALL REQUIRED WORK

1.6.1 General

Where the specifications identify items such as "ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS" "SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS" or "SURCHARGES" all such work is considered to be included in the contract price.

1.6.2 Subdivided Items

The specifications are not intended to convey every specific dimension or size of material or equipment. Where the specifications include references to specific sizes of items, for example pipe or duct work dimensions, conduit or conductor sizes, and excavation depths, the specifications may not identify every type and size required to execute the work.

In accordance with clauses 52.236-21 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION and 252.236-7001 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS:

1. When work is shown on the drawings, but not described in the specifications, the contract will be interpreted as though it is shown in both places.

2. Omissions from the drawings or specifications or the misdescription of details of work that are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or that are customarily performed, do not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of the work.

No "discrepancy", "error", or "deficiency" exists in these circumstances.

The Contractor must perform such work and details as if fully and correctly set forth and described in both the drawings and specifications.

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SUMMARY OF WORK

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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. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Handbook R761

Handbook R762

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.2.1 Project Description

The work includes the construction of a gravel surface to accommodate the Beddown facility to support 576 personnel. In addition, the project consists of extending and rerouting utilities, providing quick connect points of connection and two concrete pads to support generators. The utilities include potable water, sanitary sewer, and communication.

1.2.2 Location

The work is located at Air Force Base Rygge, Norway . The exact location will be shown by the Contracting Officer.

1.3 EXISTING WORK

In addition to FAR 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements:

a. Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remain.

b. Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer. At the completion of operations, existing work must be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

1.4 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

Obtain digging permits prior to start of excavation, and comply with Installation requirements for locating and marking underground utilities.

Verify existing utility locations indicated on contract drawings, within area of work.

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1.5 NORWEGIAN STANDARDS

1.5.1 Design by Norwegian Standards

The following standards are referenced elsewhere in the contract specifications and the contractor is advised that aspects of the design were prepared according to these standards using the native Norwegian language versions of the standards:

Handbook R761 (2018) Prosesskode 1 Standard beskrivelse for vegkontrakter (General Specifications 2 Standard specification texts for road contracts)

Handbook R762 (2018) Prosesskode 2 Standard beskrivelse for bruer og kaier (General Specifications 2 Standard specification texts for bridges and quays)

1.5.2 Copies of English Translations of Norwegian Standards

English versions of the standards identified in the previous paragraph may have been published by the relevant authority, however those translations may contain prefaces indicating that the Norwegian language version of the specification controls in the event of discrepancy.

For those references identified in Paragraph 1.5.1 above only, the Norwegian language version of the standard will govern in the event of a discrepancy between the English and Norwegian language versions of the standard, subject to the Order of Precedence identified in Paragraph 1.3 of Section 00 74 01 .

1.5.3 Copies English Translations of Norwegian Standards

Within 30 days of NTP contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer English translations of each of the codes identified in paragraph 1.5.1.

Provide each translations as a separate transmittal item, formatted as a PDF document.

If the relevant authority has published an English language version, provide that version to comply with the requirements of this section.

However, if no English language version exists, provide an English translation prepared by an individual or company whose primary purpose is to provide translation services. As part of the submittal, provide proof of competency to provide translations, as well as certification by the translator as to the completeness and accuracy of the translation is required. This requirement is in addition to the requirement to maintain copies of standards and referenced documents on site as described in Section 01 30 01 , paragraph 1.8.4 Copies of Standards and Referenced Documents.

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (NAU)

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

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

submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.

Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Pre-Construction Documentation ;

Mobilization Plan ; G Environmental Protection Plan ; G Traffic Control Plan ; G Construction Fence/Screening ; G Temporary Construction Plan ; G Blasting Plan ; G

SD-03 Product Data

Hazardous Materials ; G

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Weekly Status

1.2 DEFINITIONS

The following definitions apply to terms as used in the Division 01 specification sections.

Fugitive Dust. Solid particles generated by the forces of wind or machinery acting upon materials exposed as a result of the contractors operations

Installation. The entity considered to be the legal owner or authorized user of the location of the construction work.

Project. A "Project" is a single task or delivery order under an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity award, including Job Order Contracts (JOC's) and Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOCs). For all other contracts, it refers to a single contract award.

Superintendent. The highest level manager responsible for the overall construction activities on a project, including quality and production. The Superintendent maintains a physical presence at the site at all times work is being performed and is responsible for all construction and related activities at the site, except as otherwise acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

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Site. The location where construction work physically occurs. On a single project, when construction work occurs at more than one location, and the locations are geographically separated by more than 5 kilometers (as measured via travel distance), they are considered separate sites.

1.3 NO WAIVER BY GOVERNMENT

The failure of the Government, in any one or more instances, to insist upon the strict performance of any of the terms of this Contract does not constitute a waiver or relinquishment to any extent of the right to assert or rely upon such term on any future occasion.

1.4 PROPRIETARY NAMES

Unless identified in the contract as a Sole Source Item, manufacturer's proprietary names indicated for colors, textures and patterns of materials are for the purpose of color, texture and pattern selection only. Other materials are acceptable provided they closely approximate colors, textures and patterns indicated.

Any substitutions must conform to all other requirements and must be approved as a variation in accordance with Section 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures.

1.5 PUBLIC RELEASE OF INFORMATION

1.5.1 Prohibition

No public release of information, documents, or photographs concerning any aspect of the materials or services relating to this project without the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer is authorized.

1.5.2 Subcontracts and Purchase Orders

The Contractor agrees to insert the substance of above paragraph "Prohibition" in each subcontract and purchase order generated for this contract.

1.6 PERSONNEL AND SUBCONTRACTORS

1.6.1 Removal for Non-Compliance

All Quality Control, Safety, Superintendents, and contractor/subcontractor personnel are subject to dismissal and removal at any time based on the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer for non-compliance with the contract requirements.

Furthermore, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to such stop orders is acceptable as the subject of claim for extension of time for excess costs or damages by the Contractor.

1.6.2 Substitution and Replacement

Any in-house personnel, subcontractors, and outside associates or consultants identified in the Contractor’s proposal may be replaced or

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1.6.3 Qualifications

When qualifications require experience or “related experience”, the experience must be on projects of the same type and nature as the work identified in the project scope of work, and be on contracts with the government of the United States of America, either with the US Army Corps of Engineers or Department of Defense agencies. References and experience must be sufficiently detailed to allow for verification of experience. The Contracting Officer has final authority on determining the relevance of any experience submitted.

1.6.4 Employment

Should the continued employment of any person in connection with this contract, or any subcontract hereunder, be deemed by the Contracting Officer to be prejudicial to the interests of the Government, that person must immediately be removed from the work site. In this connection the Contractor agrees that:

a. Cases which may involve disciplinary action against such persons, or the necessity of reassignment or termination of their services, will be investigated, processed, reported and disposed of, as directed by the Contracting Officer.

b. Employment contracts of all persons employed in connection with this contract or any subcontract hereunder must include clauses containing the substance of this section.

1.7 REFERENCES

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

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2024) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

EP 310-1-6b (2006) Sign Standards Manual, VOL 2, Appendices

1.8 REFERENCED STANDARDS

1.8.1 Version and Date of Standard

The contract documents make various references to Host Nation and US standards, including Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and design guides.

When a specific version (e.g. "UFC x-xxx-xx, with Change yy") or date is identified in the reference, that specific version of the reference will apply. Where no date or version is specified, the version applicable to the contract will be the earlier of either:

1. The date of the initial Request for Proposal (RFP) or solicitation.

The date of the initial RFP for an individual task order establishes the requirements for that task order.

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2. The date identified on the title page of Section 01 11 00 Statement of Work.

Generic language, such as "the most recent version" or "the most current version" must be interpreted as indicated above.

1.8.2 Host Nation Standards

Where reference is made in the contract to Host Nation Standards, for example the Deutsches Institut für Normung e.V. (DIN; in English, the German Institute for Standardization) and The European Committee for Standardization or Comité Européen de Normalisation (CEN) (EN Standards), whether such standards are incorporated into the contract in full text or by reference, the standard applies only to establish a technical standard or level of performance or quality and does not create substantive rights under the contract.

All costs required to comply with these standards are included in the contract price, including the performance of any additional work, such as “associated” and “special” tasks. Notwithstanding any language in any standard, the requirement to provide any necessary material, item of equipment or work, rests with the contractor unless another contract provision explicitly states that such will be government furnished.

When referenced standards within the same Order of Preference are in conflict with each other (such as when a US Standard conflicts with a European or Host Nation standard within the same specification section), Host Nation Standard governs unless otherwise specified within the contract documents.