General_Specification__for_Building_859_(DDC).pdf

SELFRIDGE ANGB, MICHIGAN

GENERAL SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR

SELFRIDGE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE

TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

OF THE

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

PROJECT VGLZ 182021

“INSTALL / UPGRAD DIRECT DIGATL CONTROL SYSTEM BUILDING 859

SELFRIDGE ANG BASE MICHIGAN

DATE: 12 MAR 2018

SELFRIDGE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE

SECTION 01 00 00 - REQUIREMENTS OF SELFRIDGE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE

PART 2 - GENERAL

2.1 SCOPE

A. Project provides for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, equipment and furnishings for the project at Selfridge ANG Base MI as described herein and shown on the construction drawings.

Hierarchy of contract documents is as follows: Delivery Order requirements (Statement of

Work or Statement of Objectives) precedes default specifications.

B. The Contractor will be held responsible for all requirements described in the Contract

Documents and all work including that of all tier subcontractor(s), if any, shall be done in accordance with the Contract Documents. Failure to be familiar with all contract requirements will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to comply.

C. The Contract Documents Are Complementary: What is required by one is as binding as if required by all. The Contractor shall coordinate all portions of the work such that it is delivered complete.

D. The organization of the specification’s divisions, sections, and attachments, and the arrangement of the Drawings shall not control the Contractor in dividing the work among subcontractor(s) or in establishing the extent of the work to be performed by any trade.

2.2 ENTRY TO BASE/ACCESS TO SITE

A. Selfridge ANG Base MI is a closed base, pursuant to Section 21, Internal Security Act of 1950, 50 U.S.C. 797 and, as such, only those persons granted permission may enter. It is, therefore, required that control be exercised over Contractor personnel while working on the Base. To maintain this control, a list (herein attached) of all Contractor personnel (prime and all tiers of subcontractors) who will be working under the contract, must be submitted to the Contracting

Officer a minimum of 5 working days prior to the start of work. The preferred method of providing this list is via email, to the Contracting Officer. The list shall include, but is not limited to, contract number, project number, project title, company names, employee names, and the estimated start and end date of each person’s employment on the Project. Subsequent lists updating all personnel additions and/or deletions will be submitted as indicated above as employees are hired or released.

B. During construction, the Contractor shall permit base personnel access to the facilities within the work area. The Contractor shall provide protection to persons and property throughout the progress of the work.

C. In the event of a declared National Emergency, the Contracting Officer may be required to stop work on this Contract for security reasons. Contractor shall ensure the Contracting Officer has a current “Off Duty/Emergency” contact name and telephone number at all times to facilitate notification.

2.3 INSPECTION OF SITE

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the complete determination and coordination of the work of all trades. Reference Contract Clauses FAR 52.236-19, “Organization and Direction of

Work.”

B. It is expected that prospective bidders/offerors visit the premises and thoroughly familiarize themselves with the details of the work and working conditions. A certification from the contractor that they have visited or the understanding of potential consequences for not attending the site will be required at the time of proposal. It is the responsibility of all bidders/offerors to have compared the premises and the site with the Specifications and

Drawings, and to have satisfied themselves as to all conditions of the premises, the existing obstructions, the actual elevations, and any other conditions affecting the execution and completion of the work prior to submission of a proposal. Reference Contract Clause

FAR 52.236-3, “Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work.”

C. No allowances or extra construction on behalf of any Contractor will be permitted by reason of error or oversight. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-3, “Site Investigation and

Conditions Affecting the Work.”

D. Carefully check the site where this project is to be erected and observe any overhead wires and equipment. Any such work shall be moved, replaced, or protected, as required, whether or not shown or specified.

E. All dimensions shown on the Drawings are based on “as-built” record drawings and, to the extent possible, accurately represent existing conditions; however, there may be some variance between existing conditions and Contract Drawings. The Contractor is responsible for verifying all dimensions and for reporting to the Contracting Officer any discrepancies that may affect performance of the work represented by Contract Drawings and Specifications. Reference

Contract Clause DFARS 252.236-7001 “Contract Drawings and Specifications.”

2.4 CORRELATION OF DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONTRACTS

A. The Contract specifications and the accompanying Drawings are intended to describe and provide for the attached project. They are intended to be cooperative and what is called for by one shall be as binding as if called for by all. The Contractor shall understand that the work herein described shall be complete in every detail, not withstanding that every item necessarily involved is not particularly mentioned, and the Contractor shall be held to provide all labor and material for the entire completion of the work intended to be described and shall not avail any manifestly unintentional error or omission, should any exist. Should any error or inconsistency appear in the Drawings and/or specifications, the Contractor, before proceeding with the work, shall make mention in writing of same to the Contracting Officer for proper adjustment, and in no case shall proceed with the work in uncertainty. Reference Contract Clauses FAR 52.236-21

“Specifications and Drawings for Construction.”

2.5 REPORT OF ERROR AND DISCREPANCIES

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the coordination and proper relation of all aspects of the work. The Contractor shall field verify all dimensions and promptly notify the Contracting

Officer in writing of any discrepancies, prior to proceeding with any phase of the work. Where exact locations are not given for the positioning of equipment and devices, they shall be positioned to permit easy access for maintenance and for removal and replacement of component parts per manufacturer’s recommendations and applicable codes.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for any and all discrepancies in work due to failure to obtain dimensions and investigate conditions at the Project site before fabrication and installation of materials.

C. The Contractor shall bear all costs in replacing all materials and labor lost due to not observing the above paragraph and such replaced materials shall meet the approval of the Contracting

Officer.

D. Any proposed changes to the specifications by the Contractor must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to implementation.

E. 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, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of the work. The Contractor shall perform such details as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

F. Reference Contract Clauses FAR 52.236-21, “Specifications and Drawings for Construction.”

FAR 52.246-12 “Inspection of Construction,” and DFARS 252.236-7001, “Contract Drawings, and Specifications.”

2.6 DIVISION OF WORK

A. The various divisions of the specifications shall not be considered as negotiations of the material and labor involved. The arrangement and order of these divisions have been made for convenience only, and it is not the intent, nor shall it be so construed, that a particular trade or

Subcontractor must perform that work included in any one division. Reference Contract Clause

FAR 52.236-21, “Specifications and Drawings for Construction.”

B. Any item mentioned under any division heading must be supplied even though it is not specified under the heading for the respective work, but is shown on the Drawings. No claims for extras arising out of real or alleged error in such arrangement or order of the various divisions will be given consideration.

2.7 METHOD OF CARRYING ON THE WORK

A. All work under the Contract shall be arranged and carried on in such a manner as to complete work in the least possible time. The Contractor shall consult with the Contracting Officer as to methods or sequence of carrying on the work. A definite program of work shall be arranged before starting. Master schedule shall be provided and presented 5 calendar days following issuance of Notice to Proceed unless waived by the Contracting Officer. Reference Contract

Clause FAR 52.236-15, “Schedules for Construction Contracts.”

B. Activities in the vicinity of this Project may be kept in full or partial operation during construction. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer to schedule construction activities. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-8, “Other Contracts.”

C. The Contractor shall be responsible for the coordination of his work with any other contractor in the area, making them aware of proposed work that may affect the work of their particular trade in process of performance (Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-8 “Other Contracts”).

2.8 STANDARDS OF MANUFACTURE

A. All recognized regulatory/code standards shall be in accordance with the most current published adopted edition prior to the release for bid/proposal of the Contract Documents.

B. For the purpose of establishing the standard of construction and the requirements to be met in the work, these Specifications and the Drawings are based on the use of products hereinafter specified, and adapted to the installation as required to meet current Base Standards to include but not limited to Vision 2020, ANG ETLs, and appropriate UFCs.

C. Where brand names are shown, these names are intended to describe a quality of product, and in no way are intended to limit products of equal quality. Therefore, products of other manufacturers may be employed for this work provided they are equivalent materials and construction and equally adaptable to the conditions as approved by the Contracting Officer.

Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-5, “Materials and Workmanship.”

2.9 BRAND NAME CLARIFICATION

A. Where the specifications refer to acceptable manufacturers or manufacturer’s products, an equal product of another manufacturer may be substituted. Brand names are used to set a standard of quality. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-5 “Materials and Workmanship.”

2.10 MEANING OF APPROVED, DIRECTED, ETC.

A. “Approved”, “Directed”, “Required”, “Applicable”, and/or words of like or similar effect, when used in the specifications shall be interpreted to mean “Approved By”, “Directed By”, etc., the

Contracting Officer unless otherwise specifically stipulated.

2.11 MISPLACED MATERIALS

A. Any material that is deposited other than in areas designated as approved by the Contracting

Officer shall be rehandled and deposited where directed. No payment will be made for rehandling such material. The Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of any noncompliance with the foregoing provision.

2.12 COMPLIANCE WITH CODES AND REGULATIONS

A. All work shall be done in accordance with the applicable codes and/or ordinances in force at the time of construction. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that where EPA, MDEQ, or other such regulations control the removal, handling, installation or disposal of materials, they shall be strictly adhered to whether or not specifically referenced in the construction documents.

B. Contractor shall have Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) available at the site on any materials used to comply with MIOSHA and EPA. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.223-3, “Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data.”

2.13 MATERIAL TESTING BY NATIONAL LABORATORIES

A. Electrical materials and equipment shall be new and bear the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) label or be listed in the UL Electrical Construction Materials Directory or Electrical Appliance and Utilization Equipment Directory, wherever standards have been established by the agency.

B. The Contractor shall submit proof that the material or equipment proposed to be furnished under this Specification conforms to the standards of Underwriters Laboratories. The label of

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) shall be accepted as conforming to this requirement.

C. In lieu of the label, the Contractor may submit a written certification from any recognized testing agency, adequately equipped and competent to perform such services, that the material or equipment has been tested and conforms to the standards, including the methods of testing used.

D. Refer to Section 01 32 00, Construction Progress Schedules, for additional information.

2.14 SUBMITTALS

A. Construction Submittals:

1. Submittal Schedule: In accordance with the AF Form 66, Schedule of Material Approval

Submittals, as herein attached, the Contractor is required to submit all Shop Drawings and material submittals to the Contracting Officer within 10 days after receipt of the

Notice to Proceed (NTP), or within the timeframe directed by the Contracting Officer.

The submittal schedule is considered not all inclusive. The Contractor shall also submit additional material submittals as may be required by these Contract Specifications.

2. Submittal Preparation: When preparing each submittal, the Contractor shall comply with the submittal schedule in such detail as to demonstrate conformance with all its requirements. Refer to Section 01 33 00, Submittals, for additional information.

Submittals shall be given a distinct identification system by Line Item if multiple Line

Items are applicable. Individual submittal documents shall not be comprised of items for more than one Line Item. Every submittal for a material item, or items to be installed, for which the submittal schedule requires catalog data, shall include the specific catalog and model specification number designation(s), unless specifically directed otherwise by these Specifications or by the Contracting Officer. Each submittal shall provide the appropriate number of copies as specified on the submittal schedule, and shall include an

AF Form 3000, Material Approval Submittal, as herein attached, or approved equal.

Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-5, “Material and Workmanship,” FAR 52.225-5, “Buy American Act-Construction Materials,” FAR 52.223-3, “Hazardous Material

Identification and Material Safety Data,” and DFAR 252.227-7033, “Rights in Shop

Drawings.”

3. Submittal Accuracy:

a. The Contractor assumes full responsibility for the appropriate and accurate submission of all material submittals as furnished by the Contractor and all tier subcontractors.

b. Prior to submitting a material submittal the Contractor shall:

1) Ensure that an individual within the company, with the appropriate authority to certify, signs the certification on the AF Form 3000.

2) Ensure that the Contractor’s certification shall constitute a representation to the Government that the Contractor has verified and determined the applicability and accuracy of the submittal contents, including as necessary but not limited to, that dimensions, field measurements, materials, catalog numbers, and similar data being submitted are in compliance with the work and the Contract Documents.

3) Ensure that any material deviation from the original requirements of the

Contract Documents shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting

Officer at the time of its submission. The material deviation shall be identified on the AF Form 3000, or approved equal, as a deviation.

4. Submittal Approval: In accordance with the submittal schedule and prior to the purchase of materials the Contractor shall submit for approval the materials he/she proposes to supply. The Contracting Officer will inform the Contractor as to whom submittals should be forwarded for review (example: the Architect-Engineer (A-E) firm or the Contracting

Officer) at the post award/preconstruction conference. If direction is given to send submittals to the A-E, then the Contractor shall also submit a “suspense” copy of each entire submittal to the Contracting Officer. No unapproved or disapproved materials shall be used. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to review the specifications to ensure that all required materials are submitted for approval prior to installation. It is recognized that all submittals may not immediately be available for review; however, it is the

Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that submittals are prepared in sufficient time to allow the Government up to 14 calendar days for review. Reference Contract Clause

FAR 52.236-5, “Material and Workmanship.”

5. Resubmittal Reviews: For submittals requiring A-E review to include test reports, if an original submittal and its first resubmittal are disapproved, a fee may be charged at

Contracting Officer’s discretion for reviewing a second resubmittal, and each subsequent resubmittal payable to the A-E for review costs.

2.15 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

A. A Contractor’s Request for Information (RFI), as herein attached, shall address technical questions only and shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer in an approved RFI format.

B. The Contractor shall allow a minimum of 3 business days from the date the Government receives the RFI to receive a response.

C. Section 01 31 00, Coordination and Project Meetings, for additional information.

2.16 PROGRESS SCHEDULES, PROGRESS REPORTS, AND PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Progress Schedules:

1. All projects exceeding 60 calendar days or required by the delivery order require submission of a work progress schedule. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-15, “Schedules for Construction Contracts.”

2. The Contractor shall prepare a progress schedule required for completion of each of the various divisions of work.

3. The Contractor shall prepare the progress schedule using AF Form 3064, Contract

Progress Schedule, as herein attached, or computer generated format, as approved by the

Contracting Officer.

4. The Contractor shall ensure the schedule encompasses all divisions of work for the

Project, to include contract closeout documents.

5. Contract close-out documents shall constitute a minimum of 5 percent of the total contract cost.

6. The Contractor shall, within 10 calendar days (or another period of time as determined by the Contracting Officer) after receipt of the Notice to Proceed (NTP), submit (hardcopy, and CD or e-mail file), in the number of copies as specified on the AF Form 66, a practicable progress schedule, along with an AF Form 3000, to the Contracting Officer for approval. Master schedule shall be provided and presented 5 calendar days following issuance of Notice to Proceed. The schedule shall show the sequence, in which the

Contractor proposes to perform the work, and the dates on which the Contractor contemplates starting and completing the several salient features of work. The work shall be scheduled so that, upon the start of construction, work progresses in a continuous and diligent manner. A schedule which does not reflect steady and reasonable progress throughout the construction period will be rejected. Reference Contract Clause

FAR 52.236-15, “Schedules for Construction Contracts.”

7. If there are possible deviations from the original plan, those must be noted by the

Contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer before work changes are implemented. A revised schedule shall be provided within 5 calendar days following

Contracting Officer’s acknowledgement of deviations.

8. For projects exceeding $1 million, the Contractor shall provide to the Contracting

Officer, unless otherwise directed, a project plan (along with the AF 3064) in the most current version of Microsoft Project to define work tasks and track progress. At least

5 days prior to work initiation, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer hardcopy Gantt charts and a formatted CD, or e-mail file, of the plan. Additionally, the

Project plan shall have a cost per task field for each task – this is commonly called line item cost. No work may start until the Contracting Officer approves the plan in writing.

a. This schedule shall include a line item for rough inspections by Government personnel as outlined in the various sections of the specifications or on the plans.

A rough inspection is required on all installed systems prior to sealing off or closing in a wall, pipe chase, suspended ceiling system etc. These systems include but are not limited to domestic and heating water lines, communication and electric runs, all insulation material to be covered by other material (GWB, wood panel etc), duct runs, ceiling suspension systems, roofing systems, raised flooring, fire detection/ protection/ suppression systems, etc. A second or finish inspection will be conducted after these systems are “hidden" to insure the quality of the finished product. The second or finish inspection does not constitute the final project inspection that is accomplished at project completion. The Contractor shall request these inspections through the Contracting Officer at least 5 working days prior to the desired inspection date.

B. Progress Reports: The Contractor is required to provide monthly progress reports covering the period from Notice to Proceed through final inspection. These reports shall track progress by

Line Item, if the contract contains multiple Line Items. Progress reports shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer in electronic format for review and approval using AF Form 3065, Contract Progress Report, as herein attached. The Contracting Officer will designate the frequency of submission for Progress Reports.

C. Progress Meetings: A weekly meeting may be held with the Contractor, COR, and Contracting

Officer (KO), if necessary, to discuss work progress, problems, and potential change orders.

The Contractor shall attend these meetings at no additional cost to the Government. Prior to beginning work on specific work elements of a project, the Contractor shall confer with the

COR and agree on a sequence of procedures and means of access to premises and buildings;

space for storage of materials and equipment; delivery of materials; and use of approaches, use of corridors, stairways, and similar means of passage.

D. Refer to Section 01 31 00, Coordination and Project Meetings, for additional information.

2.17 SAFETY ASSURANCE

A. All work including the handling of hazardous materials or the disturbance or dismantling of structures containing hazardous materials shall comply with the applicable requirements of

29 CFR 1910/1926. Work involving the disturbance or dismantling of asbestos or asbestos-containing materials; the demolition of structures containing asbestos; and/or disposal and removal of asbestos, shall also comply with the requirements of 40 CFR, Part 61, Subparts A and B, ETL 1110-1-118 and DA Circular 40-83-4. All work shall comply with applicable state and municipal safety and health requirements. Where there is a conflict between applicable regulations, the most stringent shall apply. The Safety Manual is available at the following web site: http://www.usace.army.mil/inet/usace-docs/eng-manuals/em385-1-1/toc.htm. The

Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during the execution of work. The

Government shall not be held liable for any actions on the part of the Contractor, any tier subcontractor(s), or any of their respective employees that result in illness, injury, or death.

Work shall conform to EM 385-1-1, US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health

Requirements Manual.

B. The required inspections, tests and reports made by the Contractor, any tier subcontractor(s), specially trained technicians, equipment manufacturers, and others as required, shall be at the

Contractor’s expense (herein attached). Reference FAR Clause: 52.236-13 Accident Prevention http://www.usace.army.mil/inet/usace-docs/eng-manuals/em38511/toc.htm

C. Special facilities, devices, equipment, clothing, and similar items used by the Contractor in the execution of work shall comply with applicable regulations.

D. The Contractor shall comply with the recommendations contained in Part 6 of the U.S.

Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration’s “Manual on Uniform Traffic

Control Devices,” 2003 edition with Revision 1, available at http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/ to ensure proper warnings to motorists and adequate traffic control. The Contractor shall provide all warning lights, barricades, and other traffic control devices and signs.

E. Crawl spaces and attics are to be treated as confined space entry. Contractor must follow

29 CFR 1910.146 and use Air Force Form 1024 when making an entry. NOTE: A confined space does not include areas above suspended acoustical tile ceiling.

F. Where an employee can fall more than 6 feet, a fall protection system must be used;

29 CFR 1926.500 stipulates where this can occur and the different types of fall arrest systems.

G. The Contractor must provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to the Contracting Officer and receive approval before they begin the work.

H. All references to protection of the site and adjacent buildings when trenching, shall include protection of all employees also.

I. In addition, the Contractor shall:

1. Caution vehicle operators to avoid intrusion on the runway, taxiway, or operational flight line.

2. Obtain flight line authorization from the Airfield Manager, through the Contracting

Officer’s Representative, before operating a vehicle on the flight line.

3. Yield to all emergency vehicles including security police, fire department, ambulance, and ambulance buses when their red lights and/or sirens are operating.

4. Coordinate movement of heavy oversized equipment such as cranes, extended flat bed trailers and large earth moving vehicles with the base security police through the

Contracting Officer’s Representative.

5. Provide personnel to direct traffic when Contractor-operated vehicles block one or both lanes of a two-lane road.

J. Refer to Section 01 35 23, Safety Policies and Procedures, for additional information.

2.18 FIRE PROTECTION

A. The Contractor shall at all times maintain good housekeeping practices to reduce the risk of fire damage. All scrap materials, rubbish, and trash shall be removed daily from in and about the building and shall not be permitted to be scattered on adjacent property.

B. Suitable storage space shall be provided 50 feet minimum outside the building area for storing flammable materials and paints; no storage will be permitted in the building. Excess flammable liquids being used inside the building shall be kept in closed metal containers and removed from the building during unused periods.

C. The Contractor shall provide a fire extinguisher at each location where cutting and/or welding is being performed. Where electric or gas welding or cutting is done, interposed shields of incombustible material shall be used to protect against fire damage due to sparks and hot metal.

D. When temporary heating devices are used, a watchman shall be present to cover all periods when other workmen are not on the premises.

E. The Contractor shall provide fire extinguishers in accordance with the recommendations of

NFPA Nos. 10 and 241. However, in all cases a minimum of four (4) fire extinguishers shall be available for each building.

F. Fire Codes: The Contractor shall obey all requirements of the National Fire Codes, Air Force

Fire Regulations and Installation Fire Regulations, as they relate to his work on the Installation.

2.19 BURN PERMIT

A. Prior to commencing any open flame burning, or welding operations, the Contractor shall obtain a Burn permit from the Base Fire Department. Request shall include a description of activities and duration of work. Allow a minimum of 5 days for burn permit approval.

2.20 PROTECTION FOR OPEN FLAME DEVICES

A. When open flame and/or spark producing devices, i.e., acetylene oxygen welding equipment, electric arc welding, etc., are employed for job accomplishment, the following procedures are mandatory:

1. Inspect all surroundings and equipment to insure that combustible substances are not present in any area where contact of metal at a temperature above the flashpoint of any compound is possible.

2. Ensure that no open containers or spills of combustible substances are present.

3. Ensure that ignition is not possible by conduction, convection, radiation, or dispersion of molten metal.

4. Proper protection equipment and practices will be used, i.e., fireproof blankets, wetting of surrounding area, removal of combustible materials where practicable, earth filled backing, and portable fire extinguishers of proper type on hand.

5. When the above devices are being used notify the Installation Fire Department 24 hours ahead of usage.

2.21 INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

A. Inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and shall not relieve the

Contractor of the responsibility of providing quality control measures to ensure that the work strictly complies with the contract requirements. No inspection or test by the Government shall be construed as constituting or implying acceptance. Reference Contract Clause

FAR 52.246-12, “Inspection of Construction.”

2.22 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL/TESTS

A. Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Program:

1. The Contractor shall comply with the quality control provisions as specified herein, and provide and maintain an effective Contractor Quality Control (CQC) program in accordance with the Contract. The Contractor shall perform all quality control inspection and/or testing required by this Contract unless specifically designated to be performed by the Government. The quality control program consists of plans, workmanship, fabrication, construction, and operations that comply with Contract requirements. The program shall cover construction operations, including fabrication both onsite and offsite, and shall be keyed to the proposed construction sequence.

2. Where work is specified to be in conformity with Standard Specifications of the

American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM), or with Federal specifications or with specifications of well known recognized technical and trade organizations, but no tests are specifically stipulated in connection herewith, the Contractor shall furnish and pay for any tests or certifications required by the Contracting Officer to show that the proposed materials meet with the applicable requirements.

3. The Contractor shall submit a written certification from any recognized testing agency, adequately equipped and competent to perform such services, that the material or equipment has been tested and conforms to the standards, including the method(s) of testing used.

4. Wherever testing or analysis of material is required, such testing unless otherwise noted will be made at the Contractor’s expense.

5. Subsequent testing of those materials which fail to meet specifications will be accomplished by the Contractor at no cost to the Government.

6. Samples used for testing shall be selected as specified for the various tests elsewhere in these Specifications, but in every case the method of selecting samples and the location for selection shall be as approved by the Contracting Officer.

7. Tests shall be made in accordance with the specified testing procedures and/or methods and otherwise as required to provide compliance with all Contract requirements. Tests shall be made by independent, commercial testing laboratories approved in writing by the

Contracting Officer.

8. Results of all tests shall be recorded on certified test reports of the commercial testing laboratories. Reports shall include a statement that the materials tested do or do not meet the requirements of the Contract specifications. Six copies of all reports shall be forwarded directly to the Contracting Officer for approval within 5 days of the actual performance of the test. The testing agency shall immediately notify (verbally) the

Contracting Officer of any tests, which indicate failure to meet the Contract requirements.

9. Any item for which test reports show failure to meet all Contract requirements shall be retested at the Contractor’s expense as often as required until full compliance with

Contract requirements is shown.

10. The Contractor will provide a plan for contingencies, and will accomplish repairs in the event of utility and/or communications emergency situations.

B. Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan:

1. Within 10 days of the award of the Contract, the Contractor shall provide 3 copies of the

Project CQC Plan to the Contracting Officer. This document, as a minimum, shall include: 1) the name and address of the independent testing agency and the responsible principal with the firm, 2) a summary of QC tests required by the specification and to be provided by the testing agency, and 3) typical daily report(s) forms to be used for this

Project. The plan shall also indicate organizational procedures to immediately notify the

Contracting Officer or designated representative of test results in noncompliance with the specification and recommendations on correction. The testing agency must be an independent company and not owned or partially owned by the Contractor or any relation or employee of the Contractor.

2. The Contracting Officer will review the quality control plan. The Contractor shall make such changes and additions as necessary for clarity and completeness as requested by the

Contracting Officer. Acceptance of the Contractor’s plan is predicated on satisfactory performance during construction. Acceptance is conditional and the Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to make changes in quality control plans, personnel and operations to correct deficiencies, and to assure Contract compliance.

3. When the Contractor proposes changes in the quality control plan or implementation during construction, the Contracting Officer shall be notified in writing. The Contractor shall implement no changes prior to acceptance in writing by the Contracting Officer.

4. If the Contractor fails to submit an acceptable quality control plan within the time herein prescribed, the Contracting Officer may refuse to allow construction to start if an acceptable interim plan is not furnished or may withhold funds from progress payments until such time as the Contractor submits an acceptable final plan. Reference Contract

Clause FAR 52.232-5, “Payments Under Fixed Price Construction Contracts.”

2.23 DEMONSTRATIONS, COMMISSIONING, AND TESTING

A. Demonstrations, commissioning, and testing requirements will be identified in the applicable divisions and parts of the Specifications. The Contractor is responsible for reviewing the

Contract specifications to ensure all required demonstrations, commissioning, and tests are performed.

B. Demonstrations, commissioning, and testing requirements must be completed within

14 calendar days from the date of Beneficial Occupancy, Substantial Completion, or Final

Acceptance.

C. Prior to all demonstrations, commissioning, and testing requirements being performed, the

Contractor shall coordinate scheduling with the Government Inspector. The scheduling shall be requested at least 3 business days prior to date of demonstration, commissioning, or testing.

D. After completion of all demonstrations, commissioning, and testing, the Contractor shall complete the column entitled “Date Contractor Conducted” on the attached spreadsheet, Attachment 7, and submit the completed spreadsheet to the Contracting Officer within

7 calendar days.

E. The demonstrations, commissioning, and testing spreadsheet are considered part of the Contract closeout documents. Final payment will not be made to the Contractor until the Contracting

Officer has received and accepted the completed spreadsheet.

2.24 SPARE MATERIAL/PARTS

A. Spare materials/parts, if required by the Contract, will be identified in the applicable divisions and parts of the specifications. The Contractor is responsible for reviewing the Contract specifications to ensure all required spare materials/parts have been turned over to the

Government.

B. All required spare materials/parts must be turned over to the Government within 14 calendar days from the date of Beneficial Occupancy, Substantial Completion, or Final Acceptance. If paragraph “a” above is applicable, the Contractor shall also complete the columns entitled “Date

Contractor Delivered” and “Quantity Delivered” on the attached spreadsheet, Attachment 8, and submit the completed spreadsheet to the Contracting Officer within 7 calendar days after submission of all required spare materials/parts.

C. The spare materials/parts spreadsheet is considered part of the Contract closeout documents.

Final payment will not be made to the Contractor until the Contracting Officer has received and accepted the completed spreadsheet.

2.25 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION

A. In addition to the specific warranties required by the specifications for certain portions of the work to be performed under this Contract, the Contractor shall furnish a written Warranty of

Construction for all of the work to be performed under this Contract, against defects in materials and/or workmanship for a period of 1 year from the applicable date of Beneficial Occupancy or

Final Inspection and Acceptance, whichever comes first, of the completed work by the

Government.

B. All work including workmanship, material, and equipment (other than Government furnished equipment) shall be warranted for the full period of standard manufacturer’s warranty, but in no case shall be warranted for a period of less than 1 year. Upon notice from the Contracting

Officer of any failure during this warranty period, the part or parts shall be replaced promptly with new parts by and at the expense of the Contractor. Whenever the manufacturer of a piece of equipment supplied by the Contractor customarily provides a warranty covering the equipment, the Contractor shall promptly turn over such to the Contracting Officer.

C. Reference Contract Clauses FAR 52.246-21, “Warranty of Construction” and FAR 52.246-12, “Inspection of Construction.”

2.26 EXTENDED MANUFACTURER WARRANTIES

A. An extended manufacturer warranty provides coverage beyond the standard 1 year manufacturer’s warranty.

B. Requirements for extended warranties will be so stated in the Contract specifications. The

Contractor is responsible for reviewing the specifications to identify all these requirements, and to ensure all extended warranty documents are submitted for both approval and acceptance.

C. An extended warranty document included as part of a material submittal for review and approval will not be considered as the final extended warranty document required by the

Contract.

D. All required final extended warranty documents must each contain, in addition to specific warranty data, the following information:

1. Warranty Certificate/Claim Number.

2. Manufacturer’s name, address, and telephone number.

3. Project title and contract number.

E. The Contractor shall submit all required final extended warranty documents, for review and acceptance, to the Contracting Officer (or as otherwise directed) in a binder format, as part of the contract closeout documents. In addition, the Contractor must complete columns F, G, and

H of the attached Extended Manufacturer Warranty Spreadsheet, as herein attached, and submit with the warranty documents.

F. All extended warranties commence on the date of beneficial occupancy or final acceptance, whichever comes first.

G. The final extended warranties are considered part of the Contract closeout documents. Final payment will not be made to the Contractor until the Contracting Officer has received and accepted the completed spreadsheet and all required final extended warranty documents.

2.27 CUTTING AND REPAIRING

A. Unless otherwise specified hereinafter, the Contractor shall do all necessary cutting, drilling, fitting, and patching of work and corresponding work that may be required to make several parts come together and fit to receive, or be received, by work of other trades shown upon, or

Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236 21 “Specifications and Drawings for Construction” e

B. The Contractor shall be held responsible for all cutting, replacement, and repairing of work due to faulty workmanship, including that which is not specifically covered by these Specifications for trades that are affected. The Contractor will also be held responsible for providing, without extra cost to the Government, any small incidental items which are not specifically mentioned in trade specifications, but which are necessary to complete the work in accordance with the

Drawings, and under the general understanding that the work at completion shall be a finished and workmanlike job. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-21 “Specifications and

Drawings for Construction”

C. Refer to Section 01 73 29, Cutting and Patching, for additional information.

2.28 SITE CLEANUP

A. The Contractor shall maintain the construction site in as clean and orderly condition as possible.

All refuse and/or salvage material shall be gathered and disposed of periodically to maintain the site in this condition. All roadways, taxiways, and ramp areas within the work area, or used by the Contractor, shall be swept and vacuumed daily to assure safe operation of aircraft. The method of cleaning and equipment employed shall be subject to the approval of the Contracting

Officer. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-12, “Cleaning Up.”

B. The Contractor shall inspect the work site and haul route daily for potential Foreign Object

Debris (FOD) that may be blown into active aircraft operation areas during off-hours. FOD that can be blown around must be cleaned up or secured because storms and winds often come during off-hours and scatter debris everywhere.

C. During and after periods of rain, the construction site may have a very high water table and/or areas of standing surface water. Dewatering techniques are a Contractor’s option; however, the

Contracting Officer shall approve the method prior to start of work. The Contractor shall not allow dirt, debris, or soil wash into the storm water drainage system.

D. Following completion of the work, the Contractor shall clean the entire area of any debris and/or excess of misplaced material due to his/her operation and obtain Contracting Officer’s approval of the finished work. (Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.246-12, “Inspection of

Construction” and FAR 52.236-12, “Cleaning Up.”)

E. Refer to Section 01 73 00, Cleaning, for additional information.

2.29 LAYOUT AND GRADES

A. All lines and grade work not presently established at the site shall be laid out by the Contractor in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications. The Contractor shall maintain all established boundaries and benchmarks and replace as directed any which are destroyed or disturbed. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-17, “Layout of Work.”

B. The Contractor shall engage a Professional Engineer or Registered Land Surveyor, licensed to practice in the State of Michigan, to properly establish all locations, grades, elevations, dimensions, joints, etc., necessary to the proper location of all items of work included in this

Contract. All such items shall be established in relation to the benchmark and control points noted on the Drawings.

C. Reference Contract Clause: 52.236-17: Layout of Work

2.30 REFUSE AND SALVAGE MATERIALS

A. All refuse, debris, and construction waste material shall be legally disposed of off base at the

Contractor’s expense. (Reference FAR 52.236-12 “Cleaning Up.”). Accumulations of refuse on the site will not be permitted. Use of Government-owned dumpsters by the Contractor is not authorized.

B. All salvage property removed and not reinstalled under this Contract shall be returned to the

Government at a place on Base designated by the Contracting Officer, or properly disposed of when directed by the Contracting Officer.

C. Nonhazardous solid waste must be diverted to recycling, through appropriate means available to the Contractor, if such diversion is less than or equal to the equivalent cost of landfill or incineration.

1. At the end of each quarter the contract is in effect the Contractor must supply a report including the following:

a. Amount (in tons) of nonhazardous solid waste, including construction and demolition debris, that is composted, mulched, recycled, reused, donated, or otherwise diverted from a disposal facility.

b. Amount (in tons) of solid waste, including construction and demolition debris, transferred to a disposal facility (landfill).

2.31 STORAGE

A. No secure storage space will be provided by the Government. The Government will not be responsible for property belonging to, or under the present control of the Contractor. The

Contractor is to protect materials. An unsecured, open area will be designated by the

Contracting Officer for storage of construction equipment and materials during the period covered by the Contract. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-10, “Operations and Storage

Areas.”

B. Contractor shall construct such temporary sheds as may be required for the use of workers and as required for tool cribs and storage of all work under the Contract. Temporary sheds shall be confined to the space assigned by the Contracting Officer. Sheds shall be of approved construction and wood floors, lighting, and heat shall be provided in all parts used by workers.

Exterior of sheds shall be painted, all parts maintained in good condition throughout the life of the Contract, and at completion, all parts shall be removed and the premises cleaned up.

Reference Contract Clauses FAR 52.236-10, “Operations and Storage Areas” and

2.32 TEMPORARY FIELD OFFICES

A. As soon as practicable after award of Contract, and until final completion of the work, and subject to approval by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor may, for their own use and benefit, provide, maintain, and later remove a suitable temporary office(s). All field offices shall be painted on the exterior, maintained in good repair, provided with adequate heating and lighting, and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times. All temporary utility connections will be the responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor furnished utility meters will be required for the purpose of documenting energy usage and determining charges to the

Contractor. If the contractor has chosen to provide a temporary office at their discretion, all utility charges will be the responsibility of the Contractor at no additional cost to the

Government. The site of the temporary office shall be restored to original condition. Reference

Contract Clause FAR 52.236-10, “Operations and Storage Areas.” and 52.236-14: Availability and Use of Utility Services.

B. The Contractor is reminded that smoking in buildings on a Government facility is prohibited.

Contractors must provide a smoking area for employees a minimum of 50 ft. away from any building.

2.33 TEMPORARY TOILET FACILITIES

A. Contractor is to provide, at own expense, all temporary toilet facilities needed for their own employees. All temporary toilet facilities shall meet the requirements of health authorities having jurisdiction and shall be kept clean and in a sanitary condition at all times.

2.34 WORK ACTIVITY AND UTILITY INTERRUPTIONS

A. Work Activity Interruptions:

1. If it becomes necessary to interrupt work activities in buildings and/or areas for construction purposes, permission to do so must be requested in writing a minimum of 72 hours to the Contracting Officer as initial part of coordination prior to the planned interruption.

2. Any temporary construction for facilities used by the Contractor for preventing interruption of normal work activity or loss of utility services shall be subject to

Contracting Officer’s approval.

B. Utility Interruptions:

1. Work in connection with this Contract, which requires utility outages, including electrical, water, gas, steam, etc., which will close down or limit (as determined by the

Contracting Officer) normal activities in the building, construction area or other affected areas, shall be performed by the Contractor at a time other than the regular work period of the organization occupying the facility. Work required by the Contractor on a nonstandard basis or at premium pay shall be done at no additional cost to the

Government.

2. The Contractor’s progress schedule shall include a preliminary listing of all proposed shutdown dates. Every effort shall be made to make all shutdowns as brief as possible, and as limited in extent as possible.

2.35 BLOCKING OFF BASE STREETS

A. There shall be no closures of Jefferson and George Avenues, and Wilbur Wright Boulevard, without at least 8 days of prior written notification by the Contractor to the Contracting Officer.

B. At least 72 hours prior to the blocking of any street, the Contractor shall coordinate with the

Contracting Officer, the intention to block, identifying the location, and the estimated time of closure. No more than two streets shall be closed at any time.

2.36 EXCAVATING PERMIT

A. Contractor is required to secure a Selfridge ANG Base MI excavating permit from Base Civil

Engineering, Building 127, before proceeding with any exterior onsite excavating or digging.

The Base Civil Engineer must have 72 business hours to locate and mark utilities after the permit has been…