3-Bay HangarAM-0005 Specs.pdf

Hangar/AMU Yokota AB, Japan

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GENERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

The term "Government" refers to "United States Government" whenever the term "Government" appears in this Contract, except as otherwise indicated within the Contract.

1.2 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.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING

ENGINEERS (ASHRAE)

ASHRAE 189.1 (2014) Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings

ASHRAE 52.2 (2012; Errata 1 2013; INT 1 2014; ADD A, B, AND D SUPP 2015; INT 3 2015; Errata 2 2015; ADD C 2015; ADD E, F 2016) Method of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle Size

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM D6245 (2012) Using Indoor Carbon Dioxide Concentrations to Evaluate Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation

ASTM D6345 (2010) Selection of Methods for Active, Integrative Sampling of Volatile Organic Compounds in Air

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 10 (2018; ERTA 1-2 2018) Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 241 (2013; Errata 2015) Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

SHEET METAL AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS' NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

(SMACNA)

ANSI/SMACNA 008 (2007) IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction, 2nd Edition

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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

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

1.3 SUBMITTALS

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

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only . Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Initial Site Conditions Photos Key Personnel Qualifications; G

INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ) MANAGEMENT PLAN; G

SD-07 Certificates

Monthly Progress Photos;

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Construction Completion Photos;

1.4 ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVES JAPANESE STANDARDS

Where indicated in the technical specifications REFERENCES paragraphs, the Japanese Standards listed are considered acceptable (authorized by the contract) alternatives to the US standards within the Contract Specifications. Cont r act Speci f i cat i ons aut hor i ze t he use of speci f i ed accept abl e al t er nat i ve Japanese St andar ds. The use of products not meeting the applicable US standards of the Contract or alternative Japanese standards specifically authorized by the Contract is prohibited unless authorized by the Contracting Officer. Japanese standards not identified in these specifications as being acceptable alternatives to US standards may be submitted to the Contracting Officer for consideration as acceptable alternatives after i ssuance of Not i ce t o Pr oceedaward using the variation request process set forth in Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES. Prior to the use of such proposed additional alternative Japanese standards, written approval by the Contracting Officer is required. Incorporation of methods, materials, and equipment that will promote cost-effective and timely maintenance, and that are otherwise authorized by the contract, is highly encouraged.

1.5 MANDATORY U.S. TESTED PRODUCTS

The following items shall meet U.S. testing methods (e.g. UL listed, FM approved, ASTM, etc.) and shall be labeled as required. These items shall not be substituted with Japanese testing methods (e.g. JIS, JASS, etc.)

for certification:

a. Fire suppression systems, including valves, alarm valves, sprinklers (pipes and fittings of Japanese manufacturer may meet the function requirements). Fire suppression systems includes wet chemical, dry chemical, mist, deluge, pre-action, foam, and clean agent, in addition to standard sprinkler systems.

b. Fire pumps, including motors, controllers, drives, and valves.

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c. Fire alarm and mass notification systems, including panels, initiating devices, notification appliances, smoke alarms (conductors and conduits of Japanese manufacturer may meet the functional requirements).

d. Engineering technician requirements for development of fire suppression systems and alarm system shop drawings, calculations, and material submittals.

e. Fire doors, smoke doors, and frames.

f. Fire dampers and smoke dampers.

g. Interior finishes with flame spread and smoke development ratings required for installation of rated assemblies.

h. Insulation with flame spread and smoke development ratings.

i. Fire proofing and fire stopping materials.

j. Plenum rated cables.

k. Domestic water supply piping in the building and plumbing fixtures that directly dispense potable drinking water (NSF stamped and/or labeled). Japanese plumbing fixtures that do not directly dispense potable drinking water are allowed, such as urinals and water closets.

1.6 KEY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

The Contractor's Project Key personnel shall not be assigned duties to any other Contracts (excluding the project manager) without approval from the Contracting Officer. The Project Superintendent, CQC System Manager, and Site Safety Health Officer shall all be separate persons. Within five (5) working days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall submit in writing to the Contracting Officer an organizational chart, the qualifications and background history of the proposed Key Personnel for approval. The Contracting Officer shall have the explicit right to determine acceptability (or rejection) of the proposed individuals. In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible to replace said individuals upon notification by the Government should performance become inadequate during the Contract period. Key Personnel shall attend the Preconstruction conference.

1.6.1 Project Manager

The Project Manager shall have a minimum of five (5) years experience as a Project Manager on construction projects similar in size and scope to this Contract. The Project Manager shall maintain oversight of Contract proposals prepared by the Contractor staff and be authorized to negotiate Contract terms and sign Contract documents on behalf of the Contractor.

The project manager does not need to be present on the site daily, but shall attend weekly progress meetings and be available on site within 24 hours upon request.

1.6.2 Project Superintendent (Supervisor)

The Project Superintendent shall be on the work site when on-site work is being performed and shall be available to the Contracting Officer or his

SECTION 01 11 00.00 10 Page 3 representatives upon request. The Project Superintendent shall have overall responsibility for all operations at the job site and be authorized to make decisions, negotiate Contract terms and sign Contract documents on behalf of the Contractor. The Project Superintendent shall have a minimum of five (5) years experience as a superintendent on construction projects containing civil, architectural, mechanical, fire protection, and structural components similar in size and scope to this Contract, and have at least one the following qualifications:

a. U.S. Registered Structural Engineer or U.S. Registered Architect or 1 Kyu Kenchikushi (1st Class Qualified Architect).

b. U.S. Registered Civil Engineer or 1 Kyu Doboku Sekou Kanrigishi (1st Class Civil Engineering Works Management Engineer).

c. U.S. Registered Mechanical or Electrical Engineer or 1 Kyu Kankouji Sekou Kanrigishi (1st Class Building Mechanical and Electrical Engineer).

d. U.S. Registered Electrical Engineer or 1 Kyu Denkikouji Sekou Kanrigishi (1st Class Electric Construction Management Engineer).

e. U.S. Bachelors Degree in Construction Management or 1 Kyu Kenchiku Sekou Kanrigishi (1st Class Building Construction Management Engineer)

1.6.3 English Speaking Representative (Interpreter)

At all times during the Contract period the Contractor shall have an employee capable of fluent bilingual speech in the Japanese and English languages at the job site. The bilingual interpreter shall have the capability to receive and issue concise and technical explanation and instructions between the Government representative(s) and Contractor supervisory personnel concerning all aspects of Contract administration and construction. Within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall submit in writing to the Contracting Officer's Representative the qualifications and background history of the proposed interpreter for approval. The Contracting Officer's Representative shall have the explicit right to determine acceptability or rejection of the proposed individual. In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible to replace said individual upon notification by the Government should performance become inadequate during the Contract period. The interpreter shall attend the preconstruction conference.

1.6.4 Contractor Quality Control

1.6.4.1 Contractor Quality Control System Manager (CQCSM)

The CQC System Manager is required to be a graduate of an accredited college with an engineering, architecture, or construction management degree, with a minimum of 5 years construction experience on construction of similar size and scope to this Contract. Refer to Section 01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL, Paragraph "CQC System Manager" for additional requirements.

1.6.4.2 Contractor Quality Control Personnel

The following Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Personnel are required:

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Adjusting, and Balancing.

See Section 01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL for qualification requirements for CQC personnel. These individuals or specialized technical companies may be employed by the prime contractor or a subcontractor on this project. These individuals shall have no other duties other than quality control. A single person may be assigned as both the Mechanical and Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing CQC personnel. A single person cannot cover more than one area.

1.6.5 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

See Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

1.6.6 SUSTAINABILITY REPRESENTATIVE

See Section 01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING.

1.7 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER

a. This paragraph specifies the procedure for determination of time extensions for unusually severe weather in accordance with the Contract clause entitled "DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION)". In order for the Contracting Officer to award a time extension under this clause, the following conditions must be satisfied:

(1) The weather experienced at the project site during the Contract period must be found to be unusually severe, that is, more severe than the adverse weather anticipated for the project location during any given month.

(2) The unusually severe weather must actually cause a delay to the completion of the project. The delay must be beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor.

b. The listing below defines the monthly anticipated adverse weather days for the Contract period and is based upon 20th Weather Squadron (MAC), U.S. Air Force; Iwakuni U.S. Marine Corps Air Station, Weather Service; Sasebo Naval Pacific Meteorology and Oceanography Detachment;

JASDF (Japan Air Self Defense Force), or similar data for the geographic location of the project. (More specific information may be obtained as specified under Special Contract Requirements Clause entitled "Physical Data.")

MONTHLY ANTICIPATED ADVERSE WEATHER DELAYS

WORK DAYS BASED ON (5) DAY WORK WEEK

Misawa-area Kanto Plain Iwakuni Okinawa Sasebo Osaka

JAN 8 1 2 5 7 4

FEB 9 3 4 7 6 4

MAR 6 6 7 8 7 5

APR 3 6 6 6 7 4

MAY 4 4 6 6 6 4

JUN 5 9 8 6 12 5

JUL 6 6 6 6 9 4

AUG 6 6 5 9 9 3

SEP 6 7 6 7 9 4

OCT 4 5 4 4 8 4

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NOV 6 4 4 4 5 3

DEC 7 1 3 5 5 3

The above schedule of anticipated adverse weather days shall constitute the base line for monthly (or portion thereof) weather time evaluations.

c. Upon acknowledgment of the Notice-to-Proceed (NTP) and continuing throughout the Contract, the Contractor shall record on the daily CQC report, the occurrence of adverse weather and resultant impact to normally scheduled work. Actual adverse weather delay days must prevent work on critical activities for 50 percent or more of the Contractor's scheduled work day.

d. The number of actual adverse weather delay days shall include days impacted by actual adverse weather (even if adverse weather occurred in previous month), be calculated chronologically from the first to the last day of each month, and be recorded as full days. If the number of actual adverse weather delay days exceeds the number of days anticipated in paragraph (b), above, the Contracting Officer shall 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 entitled "DEFAULT

(FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION)".

e. For all work under this Contract, adverse weather is defined as:

(1) Rainfall - Number of occurrences of precipitation greater than or equal to 0.10 inches (2.54mm).

(2) Snowfall - Number of occurrences of precipitation greater than or equal to 1.00 inches (25.4mm). (Not applicable to Okinawa Area)

(3) Cold Temperature - Number of occurrences when daily maximum temperature does not exceed the monthly mean low temperature or 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius), whichever is lower. (Not applicable to Okinawa Area)

(4) Concurrence between snowfall and cold temperature is 80 percent, i.e. 80 percent of the time snow falls, the temperature is "cold".

(5) Wind - Number of occurrences when the wind is gusting 30 knots (56 kilometers/hour) or greater.

f. The Contractor's schedule must reflect the above anticipated adverse weather delays on all weather-dependent activities.

1.8 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any laws, codes, and regulations (including the requirements of material, prefectural, and local Government of Japan, and associated military installation) applicable to the performance of work.

The Contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the Contractor's fault or negligence.

These damages shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no cost to the Government. The Contractor shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect all work and workers.

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Submit a schedule of planned road closures to the Contracting Officer with the initial project schedule. Notification of specific road closures shall be in writing to the Contracting Officer not less than thirty (30) calendar days in advance of the intended closure. The road closure request shall include the planned traffic control measures as well as the general information about the closure. All road closures shall be coordinated with base officials and are subject to base requirements. No road closure shall be permitted until the Contractor receives written approval from the Contracting Officer. Full road closures is generally not permitted (at least one way traffic shall always be provided).

1.9 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

1.9.1 Meetings

a. Post Award Orientation. A post award orientation (often referred to as a Preconstruction Conference) per FAR 42.503 shall be held. The chairperson shall be the Contracting Officer or his/her designee. The chairperson shall be responsible for providing minutes of the meeting.

b. Weekly Progress Meetings. A weekly progress meeting shall be conducted, with the day, time, and location to be determined at the Preconstruction Conference. The Contractor's Project Manager, Superintendent, Interpreter, and Quality Control Manager shall attend. Representatives from the Government may include, but are not limited to, Director of Public Works/Facilities Engineering personnel, Project's Resident Office personnel, and Project Manager. The Contractor shall be prepared to discuss work completed during the previous week, work currently in progress, and work forecasted for the following week, as well as the status of any construction issues and open action items. Provide the meeting agenda for review 24 hours prior to the meeting, take notes during the meeting, and provide electronic copies of the meeting minutes in English within 24 hours of the progress meeting for review.

c. Red Zone Meeting. A Red Zone meeting shall be conducted for Contracts with a value in excess of 55,000,000 JPY or those deemed sufficiently complex by the Contracting Officer to warrant one. The purpose of the Red Zone meeting is to discuss closeout requirements for the contract and to establish a timeline to get those items completed (see Section 01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS for typical closeout requirements). The meeting is a good time for the Contractor to gain approval on format for items such as Operations and Maintenance manuals, the equipment-in-place list, the warranty plan, and any other items. The Initial Red Zone is typically scheduled when project reached 75 percent completion milestone. Provide the meeting agenda for review 24 hours prior to the meeting, take notes during the meeting, and provide electronic copies of the meeting minutes in English within 24 hours of the Red Zone meeting.

d. Safety and Quality Control Meetings. Safety and quality control meetings shall be held as needed and determined by the Contractor.

See Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS and Section 01 45 00.00 10 USACE QUALITY CONTROL for specific requirements.

e. Construction Waste Management Meetings. See Section 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT for requirements.

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1.9.2 CONSTRUCTION INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ) MANAGEMENT PLAN

Submit an IAQ Management Plan within 15 days after Notice to Proceed and not less than 10 days before the preconstruction meeting. The Plan shall include IAQ management practices implemented during construction and preoccupancy phases and describe how each requirement in ANSI/SMACNA 008 will be met, addressed, and managed on the job site. The plan shall cover the following additional items:

a. Identify the key players and person(s) responsible for implementing the plan.

b. Specify procedures for protecting stored and installed absorptive materials from moisture damage.

c. Prohibit the use of tobacco products inside the building and within

7.5 meters (50 feet) of the building entrance at all times during construction. Consider prohibiting smoking on the entire job site. If smoking will be allowed, locate on a site plan the designated locations and signage. Comply with the tobacco use policy of the local jurisdiction.

d. Indicate whether air handlers will be operated during construction, and specify compliant filtration procedures for permanent equipment that will be used.

e. Take photographs of each IAQ measure for documentation. Annotate photographs to indicate each IAQ measure depicted and its general location. Provide photographs of the methods employed to protect stored and installed absorptive materials from moisture damage during construction and preoccupancy.

Revise and resubmit the Plan as required by the Contracting Officer. Make copies of the final plan available to all workers on site. Include provisions in the Plan to meet the requirements specified below and to ensure safe, healthy air for construction workers and building occupants.

1.9.2.1 Requirements During Construction

Provide for evaluation of indoor Carbon Dioxide concentrations in accordance with ASTM D6245. Provide for evaluation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in indoor air in accordance with ASTM D6345. Use filters with a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 8 in permanently installed air handlers during construction.

1.9.2.1.1 Control Measures

Meet or exceed the requirements of ANSI/SMACNA 008 , Chapter 3, to help minimize contamination of the building from construction activities. The five requirements of this manual which must be adhered to are described below:

a. HVAC protection: Isolate return side of HVAC system from surrounding environment to prevent construction dust and debris from entering the duct work and spaces.

b. Source control: Use low emitting paints and other finishes, sealants, adhesives, and other materials as specified. When available, cleaning products must have a low VOC content and be non-toxic to minimize

SECTION 01 11 00.00 10 Page 8 building contamination. Utilize cleaning techniques that minimize dust generation. Cycle equipment off when not needed. Prohibit idling motor vehicles where emissions could be drawn into building.

Designate receiving/storage areas for incoming material that minimize IAQ impacts.

c. Pathway interruption: When pollutants are generated use strategies such as 100 percent outside air ventilation or erection of physical barriers between work and non-work areas to prevent contamination.

d. Housekeeping: Clean frequently to remove construction dust and debris. Promptly clean up spills. Remove accumulated water and keep work areas dry to discourage the growth of mold and bacteria. Take extra measures when hazardous materials are involved.

e. Scheduling: Control the sequence of construction to minimize the absorption of VOCs by other building materials.

1.9.2.1.2 Moisture Contamination

a. Remove accumulated water and keep work dry.

b. Use dehumidification to remove moist, humid air from a work area .

c. Do not use combustion heaters or generators inside the building.

d. Protect porous materials from exposure to moisture.

e. Remove and replace items which remain damp for more than a few hours.

1.9.2.2 Requirements after Construction

After construction ends and prior to occupancy, conduct IAQ testing in accordance with ASHRAE 189.1 Section 10.3.1.4.

In the event that IAQ testing fails, conduct a building flush-out in accordance with ASHRAE 189.1 Section 10.3.1.3. The space shall be ventilated at a minimum rate of 1.5 Liters per second per square meter of outdoor air while maintaining an internal temperature of at least 15 degrees C (60 degrees F) and no higher than 27 degrees C (80 degrees F) and relative humidity no higher than 60%. Total air volume of outdoor air will be determined by ASHRAE 189.1 Section 10.3.1.4 Equation 10-1. Total volume of outdoor air shall be approved by the Contracting Office prior to building flush-out

Air contamination testing must be consistent with EPA's current Compendium of Methods for the Determination of Air Pollutants in Ambient Air. After building flush-out or testing and prior to occupancy, replace filtration media. Filtration media must have a MERV of 13 as determined by ASHRAE 52.2 .

1.10 PROGRESS AND COMPLETION PHOTOGRAPHS

Photographically document site conditions prior to start of construction operations. Provide monthly, and within one month of the completion of work, digital photographs, 1600 by 1200 by 24 bit true color 300 DPI minimum resolution in JPEG file format showing the sequence and progress of work. Take a minimum of 6 digital photographs each week throughout the entire project and 6 digital photographs at completion of project. Submit the Initial Site Conditions Photos, Monthly Progress Photos, and

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Construction Completion Photos. Indicate photographs demonstrating environmental procedures. Provide photographs for each month in a separate monthly directory and name each file to indicate its location on the view location sketch. Include a date designator in file names. Cross reference submittals in the appropriate daily report. Photographs provided are for unrestricted use by the Government.

1.11 BASE REGULATIONS

The Contractor and Subcontractor(s) shall become familiar with and obey all base regulations, including fire, traffic, safety, and security regulations. All Contractors shall keep within the limits of the work (and avenues of ingress and egress), and shall not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and are cleared for such entry. The Contractor's equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identification.

1.11.1 Request for Contractor's Employee Passes and Vehicle Passes

No employee or representative of the Contractor shall be admitted to the work site without a Contracting Officer's furnished authorized admittance. Prior to the start of on-site work, submit applications for base passes to the Contracting Officer for key employees (project manager, site supervisor, interpreter, etc.) for long term DBIDS passes. The Contractor, with assistance from the Resident Office, is responsible for securing sufficient passes for other workers, including subcontractor's employees and vehicles, required to access the base for the project duration. Additional personnel data shall also be furnished.

Provide all information required for background checks to meet base access requirements to be accomplished by Base Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. The Government reserves the right to make changes to the Contractor security requirements or processes due to a change in the Force Protection Condition (FPCON).

Upon completion of this Contract, return all employee and vehicle passes to the base, and obtain a certification of receipt. Final payment shall be withheld until all passes have been returned.

1.11.2 No Smoking Policy

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

1.11.3 Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC)

Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC): Unexploded Ordnance (UXO), Material Presenting a Potential Explosive Hazard (MPPEH), Chemical Agents (CA), or Discarded Military Munitions (DMM) on jobsites shall be treated as extremely dangerous and must be reported immediately. Follow the 3Rs:

RECOGNIZE, RETREAT, and REPORT. In the event MEC are discovered or uncovered, immediately stop work in that area and immediately inform the Contracting Officer's Representative. Contractor shall provide dispatch and Contracting Officer's Representative with specific location of the item. Contractor personnel shall stop work in the immediate vicinity of

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Contractor shall maintain flexibility in redirecting personnel and work effort in the event that items possessing an explosive hazard are discovered and construction personnel are excluded from areas during the destruction/removal process.

1.12 ORDER OF WORK

1.12.1 Schedule

Schedule all work to cause the least amount of interference with activity operations. Permission to interrupt any activity or roads shall be requested in writing a minimum of 30 calendar days prior to the desired date of interruption. Interruptions of activities, roads, and utility services shall be allowed only when they will not cause interference with the operations of the activity. The Contractor shall remove and dispose off Government property all Contractor generated debris at the end of each shift, or more frequently if required, to keep the space usable. Upon award of this Contract, the Contractor shall begin and complete all required work; ready for use and including cleanup, within the time period specified on this Contract. All work scheduled in occupied areas shall be accomplished in such a manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the occupants.

1.12.2 Working Hours

Normal Working Hours and Days are Monday through Friday, 0800 hours through 1700 hours. Saturday work is allowed on this contract and does not require additional approvals. Notify the Contracting Officer at least three days in advance when scheduling Saturday work.

1.12.3 Noise and Vibration

Noise greater than 70 decibels and vibration producing work in occupied buildings shall be conducted outside core school/business hours (0700 - 1430) unless written permission is given by the Contracting Officer.

1.12.4 Work Outside of Regular Hours

If the Contractor desires to carry on work outside the regular hours, on Sundays, or holidays, a written application shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer or his representative for approval. The Contractor shall allow three working days notice to enable satisfactory arrangements to be made by the Government for inspecting the work in progress. If work is to be accomplished after daylight hours, the Contractor shall illuminate the area in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer or their representative and in accordance with EM 385-1-1 . Unless directed by a Contracting Officer, work accomplished outside regular working hours shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.13 FIRE PREVENTION DURING CONSTRUCTION

1.13.1 General

Comply with all pertinent fire prevention provisions of the US Army Corps of Engineers Manual EM 385-1-1 , NFPA 241 and shall follow the Installation fire regulations. Prior to commencement of welding or other hot work operations, obtain approval from the Installation Fire Chief.

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1.13.2 Supply

No more than one day's supply of paint, paint materials, or compounds shall be allowed within the area of the building, and shall be removed from the job site after each working day. No gasoline or similar low flash point flammable liquid shall be allowed within the building area.

After proper coordination with the Facility's Emergency Services (to confirm the maximum allowable quantities and location of storage), storage of additional product may be authorized.

1.13.3 Fire Extinguishers

Provide, as a minimum, the number, size, and type of fire extinguishers in accordance with the latest NFPA 10 . The Contractor shall comply with the Installation Fire Chief's policies if they are more stringent than NFPA 10 .

Fire extinguishers shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed upon completion of the project.

1.13.4 Housekeeping

Accumulations of combustible material shall be removed from the building area on a daily basis.

1.13.5 Handling of Gasoline

Gasoline shall be stored in industry standard approved safety containers.

Adequate ventilation shall be provided to safely dispose of flammable vapors where flammable liquids are utilized. Gasoline powered equipment shall be refueled a minimum 6 meters away from the building area.

1.13.6 Notification of Fire

Be familiar with methods for notifying the Installation Fire Department.

The Installation's fire poster shall be posted in conspicuous locations and at telephones in construction shacks.

1.14 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP

The Contractor shall furnish all materials necessary for performance of the work of this contract unless otherwise specified. Materials procured shall be new and shall meet any specifications and standards listed in these specifications. If no specification for a material needed to perform this contract are stated, the material shall be new, of acceptable industrial grade and quality, equal to or better than the manufacturer's original equipment for equipment being repaired or replaced, and will be compatible with existing materials and systems. All materials provided under this contract shall be free of asbestos, lead in paint, and PCB.

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to request submittal of any material being provided under this contract. The Contracting Officer shall make the final determination of the acceptability of any material used on this contract.

1.15 CORRESPONDENCE

All correspondence addressed to the Government shall be made through serialized letters furnished with one original and two copies. Serialized letters shall begin with the number S-0001 and shall be continuous without a break in numbering. Serialized letters shall include the contract title and number, date, subject, and shall be signed by an authorized

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PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

1.1.1 Submittal Information

The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections. Each submittal is to be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements.

Units of weights and measures used on all submittals are to be the same as those used in the contract drawings.

Each submittal is to be in English, complete, and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with Contract requirements. All product information and documents provided in Japanese shall be translated to sufficient detail so native English readers shall be able to understand the major points of the documents provided.

1.1.2 Project Type

The Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) System Manager is to check and approve all items before submittal and stamp, sign, and date indicating action taken. Proposed deviations from the contract requirements are to be clearly identified. Include within submittals items such as:

Contractor's, manufacturer's, or fabricator's drawings; descriptive literature including (but not limited to) catalog cuts, diagrams, operating charts or curves; test reports; test cylinders; samples; O&M manuals (including parts list); certifications; warranties; and other such required submittals.

1.1.3 Submission of Submittals

Schedule and provide submittals requiring Government approval before acquiring the material or equipment covered thereby. Pick up and dispose of samples not incorporated into the work in accordance with manufacturer's Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and in compliance with existing laws and regulations.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Submittal Descriptions (SD)

Submittal requirements are specified in the technical sections.

Submittals are identified by Submittal Description (SD) numbers and titles as follows:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Submittals which are required prior to start of construction (work) or the start of the next major phase of the construction on a multi-phase Contract, includes schedules, tabular list of data, or tabular list

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Certificates of insurance

Surety bonds

List of proposed Subcontractors

List of proposed products

Construction progress schedule

Network Analysis Schedule (NAS)

Submittal register

Schedule of prices or Earned Value Report

Accident Prevention Plan

Work plan

Quality Control(QC) plan

Environmental protection plan

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Drawings, diagrams, and schedules specifically prepared to illustrate some portion of the work.

Diagrams and instructions from a manufacturer or fabricator for use in producing the product and as aids to the Contractor for integrating the product or system into the project.

Drawings prepared by or for the Contractor to show how multiple systems and interdisciplinary work will be coordinated.

SD-03 Product Data

Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions and brochures illustrating size, physical appearance and other characteristics of materials, systems, or equipment for some portion of the work.

Samples of warranty language when the Contract requires extended product warranties.

SD-04 Samples

Fabricated or unfabricated physical examples of materials, equipment, or workmanship that illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of a material or product and establish standards by which the work can be judged.

Color samples from the manufacturer's standard line (or custom color samples if specified) to be used in selecting or approving colors for the project.

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Field samples and mock-ups constructed on the project site establish standards by which the ensuring work can be judged. Includes assemblies or portions of assemblies which are to be incorporated into the project and those which will be removed at conclusion of the work.

SD-05 Design Data

Design calculations, mix designs, analyses, or other data pertaining to a part of work.

Design submittals, design substantiation submittals, and extensions of design submittals.

SD-06 Test Reports

Report signed by authorized official of testing laboratory that a material, product or system identical to the material, product, or system to be provided has been tested in accord with specified requirements. Unless specified in another section, testing must have been within three years of date of Contract award for the project.

Report which includes findings of a test required to be performed by the Contractor on an actual portion of the work or prototype prepared for the project before shipment to job site.

Report which includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after installation.

Investigation reports.

Daily logs and checklists.

Final acceptance test and operational test procedure.

SD-07 Certificates

Statements printed on the manufacturer's letterhead and signed by responsible officials of manufacturer of product, system, or material attesting that product, system or material meets specification requirements. Must be dated after i ssuance of Not i ce t o pr oceed award of project Contract and clearly name the project.

Document required of Contractor, or of a manufacturer, supplier, installer, or Subcontractor through Contractor. The document purpose is to further promote the orderly progression of a portion of the work by documenting procedures, acceptability of methods or personnel qualifications.

Confined space entry permits.

Text of posted operating instructions.

SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

Preprinted material describing installation of a product, system or material, including special notices and (MSDS) concerning impedances, hazards, and safety precautions.

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(AM-0005)

SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports

Documentation of the testing and verification actions taken by manufacturer's representative at the job site, in the vicinity of the job site, or on a sample taken from the job site, on a portion of the work, during or after installation, to confirm compliance with manufacturer's standards or instructions. The documentation must be signed by an authorized official of a testing laboratory or agency and state the test results, and indicate whether the material, product, or system has passed or failed the test.

Factory test reports.

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Data that is furnished by the manufacturer, or the system provider, to the equipment operating and maintenance personnel, including manufacturer's help and product line documentation necessary to maintain and install equipment. This data is needed by operating and maintenance personnel for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of the item.

This data is intended to be incorporated in an operations and maintenance manual or control system.

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Documentation to record compliance with technical or administrative requirements, or to establish an administrative mechanism.

Submittals required for Guiding Principle Validation (GPV) or Third Party Certification (TPC).

Special requirements necessary to properly close out a construction Contract. For example, Record Drawings and as-built drawings. Also, submittal requirements necessary to properly close out a major phase of construction on a multi-phase Contract.

1.2.2 Approving Authority

Office or designated person authorized to approve submittal.

1.2.3 Work

As used in this section, on- and off-site construction required by Contract documents, including labor necessary to produce submittals, construction, materials, products, equipment, and systems incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction.

1.3 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 shall review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with this section.

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

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Submittal Register; G

Submittal Register Monthly Update; G

1.4 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

1.4.1 Government Approved (G)

Government approval is required for extensions of design, critical materials, deviations, equipment whose compatibility with the entire system must be checked, and other items as designated by the Contracting Officer. Within the terms of the Contract Clause SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION, they are considered to be "shop drawings."

1.4.2 For Information Only

Submittals not requiring Government approval shall be for information only. They are not considered to be "shop drawings" within the terms of the Contract Clause referred to above.

1.4.3 Sustainability Reporting Submittals (S)

Submittals for Guiding Principle Validation (GPV) or Third Party Certification (TPC) are indicated with an "S" designation. These submittals are for information only and for use as specified in Section

01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING.

Schedule submittals for these items throughout the course of construction as provided; do not wait until closeout.

1.5 PREPARATION

1.5.1 Transmittal Form

Use the attached sample transmittal form in Attachment 01 33 00-A ENG FORM 4025-R for submitting both Government approved and information only submittals in accordance with the instructions on the reverse side of the form. These forms are included in the QCS software that the Contractor is required to use for this Contract. Properly complete this form by filling out all the heading blank spaces and identifying each item submitted.

Exercise special care to ensure proper listing of the specification paragraph and sheet number of the Contract drawings pertinent to the data submitted for each item.

1.5.2 Identifying Submittals

When submittals are provided by a Subcontractor, the Prime Contractor is to prepare, review and stamp with Contractor's approval all specified submittals prior to submitting for Government approval.

Identify submittals, except sample installations and sample panels, with the following information permanently adhered to or noted on each separate component of each submittal and noted on transmittal form. Mark each copy of each submittal identically, with the following:

a. Project title and location.

b. Construction Contract number.

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c. Date of the drawings and revisions.

d. Name, address, and telephone number of Subcontractor, supplier, manufacturer and any other Subcontractor associated with the submittal.

e. Section number of the specification section by which submittal is required.

f. Submittal description (SD) number of each component of submittal.

g. When a resubmission, add alphabetic suffix on submittal description, for example, submittal 18 would become 18A, to indicate resubmission.

h. Product identification and location in project.

1.5.3 Format of SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

When the submittal includes a document that is to be used in the project, or is to become part of the project record, other than as a submittal, do not apply the Contractor's approval stamp to the document itself, but to a separate sheet accompanying the document.

Provide data in the unit of measure used in the contract documents.

1.5.4 Format for SD-02 Shop Drawings

Provide shop drawings not less than 210 by 297 mm A4 nor more than 1189 by 841 mm, except for full size patterns or templates. Prepare drawings to accurate size, with scale indicated, unless another form is required.

Ensure drawings are suitable for reproduction and of a quality to produce clear, distinct lines and letters, with dark lines on a white background.

a. Include the nameplate data, size, and capacity on drawings. Also include applicable federal, military, industry, and technical society publication references.

b. Dimension drawings, except diagrams and schematic drawings. Prepare drawings demonstrating interface with other trades to scale. Use the same unit of measure for shop drawings as indicated on the contract drawings. Identify materials and products for work shown.

Present 210 by 297 mm shop drawings sized as part of the bound volume for submittals. Present larger drawings in sets.

1.5.4.1 Drawing Identification

Include on each drawing the drawing title, number, date, and revision numbers and dates, in addition to information required in paragraph

IDENTIFYING SUBMITTALS.

Number drawings in a logical sequence. Each drawing is to bear the number of the submittal in a uniform location next to the title block. Place the Government contract number in the margin, immediately below the title block, for each drawing.

Reserve a blank space, no smaller than 50 mm on the right-hand side of each sheet for the Government disposition stamp.

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1.5.5 Format of SD-03 Product Data

Present product data submittals for each section and as a complete, bound volume . Include a table of contents, listing the page and catalog item numbers for product data.

Indicate, by prominent notation, each product that is being submitted;

indicate the specification section number and paragraph number to which it pertains.

1.5.5.1 Product Information

Supplement product data with material prepared for the project to satisfy the submittal requirements where product data does not exist. Identify this material as developed specifically for the project, with information and format as required for submission of SD-07 Certificates.

Provide product data in metric dimensions. Where product data are included in preprinted catalogs with English units only, submit metric dimensions on separate sheet.

1.5.5.2 Standards

Where equipment or materials are specified to conform to industry or technical-society reference standards of such organizations as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), ASTM International (ASTM), National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), or Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC), submit proof of such compliance. The label or listing by the specified organization will be acceptable evidence of compliance. In lieu of the label or listing, submit a certificate from an independent testing organization, competent to perform testing, and approved by the Contracting Officer. State on the certificate that the item has been tested in accordance with the specified organization's test methods and that the item complies with the specified organization's reference standard.

1.5.5.3 Data Submission

Collect required data submittals for each specific material, product, unit of work, or system into a single submittal that is marked for choices, options, and portions applicable to the submittal. Mark each copy of the product data identically. Partial submittals will not be accepted for expedition of the construction effort.

Submit the manufacturer's instructions before installation.

1.5.6 Format of SD-04 Samples

1.5.6.1 Sample Characteristics

Furnish samples in the following sizes, unless otherwise specified or unless the manufacturer has prepackaged samples of approximately the same size as specified:

a. Sample of Equipment or Device: Full size.

b. Sample of Materials Less Than 50 by 75 mm: Built up to 210 by 297 mm A4 mm.

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c. Sample of Materials Exceeding 210 by 297 mm A4: Cut down to 210 by 297 mm A4 and adequate to indicate color, texture, and material variations.

d. Sample of Linear Devices or Materials: 250 mm length or length to be supplied, if less than 250 mm. Examples of linear devices or materials are conduit and handrails.

e. Sample Volume of Nonsolid Materials: 750 mL. Examples of nonsolid materials are sand and paint.

f. Color Selection Samples:50 by 100 mm. Where samples are specified for selection of color, finish, pattern, or texture, submit the full set of available choices for the material or product specified. Sizes and quantities of samples are to represent their respective standard unit.

g. Sample Panel: 1200 by 1200 mm.

h. Sample Installation: 10 sq m.

1.5.6.2 Sample Incorporation

Reusable Samples: Incorporate returned samples into work only if so specified or indicated. Incorporated samples are to be in undamaged condition at the time of use.

Recording of Sample Installation: Note and preserve the notation of any area constituting a sample installation, but remove the notation at the final clean-up of the project.

1.5.6.3 Comparison Sample

Samples Showing Range of Variation: Where variations in color, finish, pattern, or texture are unavoidable due to nature of the materials, submit sets of samples of not less than three units showing extremes and middle of range. Mark each unit to describe its relation to the range of the variation.

When color, texture, or pattern is specified by naming a particular manufacturer and style, include one sample of that manufacturer and style, for comparison.

1.5.7 Format of SD-05 Design Data

Provide design data and certificates on 210 by 297 mm A4 paper in a bound volume for submittals containing numerous pages.

1.5.8 Format of SD-06 Test Reports

Provide reports on 210 by 297 mm A4 paper in a complete bound volume.

By prominent notation, indicate each report in the…