AQRC182003_SOW(1).docx

Scope of Work RSS site and Comm Tower site work

AQRC: 182003

1. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Work consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to perform all work listed in this SOW. The Contractor shall submit to the Base Civil Engineer (BCE), for approval, all catalog cuts, drawings, or brochures of any materials to be used on this project. These submittals must be submitted within ten days of the Notice to Proceed. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure compliance with requirements briefed at the Pre-Construction meeting (i.e. Environmental, Safety, Fire Department, Security, etc.).

2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Provide all labor, material, and equipment to install the required power equipment and foundation to support the arrival of a Relocatable Simulation Shelter (RSS). The equipment manufacturer requires the pre-site installation of a 220Kva or higher, pad mounted transformer and disconnect equipment for three 200 amp, 208V, three phase services, prior to RSS equipment arriving. Furthermore, this project will also include the construction of the foundation for a three-legged steel lattice 117ft telecommunications tower and a single story precast concrete modular equipment shelter.

A. RSS Site A1 Site preparation:

a. Remove existing 12kv, 3 phase, 112.5Kva pad mount transformer and concrete pad.

b. Remove existing 15kva from UG conduit between HV sectionalizer switch and existing 112.5KVa pad mounted transformer.

c. Preserve existing underground conduit for use with new pad mounted

d. Excavate to a depth sufficient to install:

i. Sub-base: 6 in of DGA compacted by mechanical means

A2 Electrical requirements:

a. Install 12kv, 120/208, 3 phase, 300Kva pad mounted transformer and concrete pad. (separate from RSS pad) in same location of previous transformer.

i. Concrete pad designed is based on new transformer’s specifications

ii. Pad grade to be equal to or 3” above adjacent pads and/or curbing

iii. Transformer shall be a dead front design.

b. Install new 15kv cables between oil filled HV sectionalizer switch and new transformer via existing conduit system.

i. Conduits entering transformer pad are to be stubbed a minimum of 2in above pad.

c. Install Electrical/Utility Rack, concrete RSS pad (see below) and underground conduit for required disconnect equipment, approximately 40ft from new pad mounted transformer. Final utility rack location will be marked by 177CES Engineering personnel

i. Electrical/Utility Rack shall not exceed 1ft 6in x 6ft 6in. See figure 2 for reference.

ii. UG conduit shall be PVC schedule 40.

a. Conduit exposed to physical damage shall be PVC schedule 80, RMC, or IMC conduit As per NEC article 352.1(G)

iii. Underground conduit shall be identified with metallic warning ribbon at least 12in above UG installation. As per NEC Article 300.5(D) (3)

iv. Ground rods shall be copper clad sleet and not less than 5/8in in diameter and 8ft in length.

v. Rack Material shall be gold galvanized (GoldGalv) or equivalent.

a. Electroplated with minimum 0.5 mils of zinc.

b. Electroplated parts shall be per ASTM B633 specifications and shall meet or exceed 900 hrs of the ASTM B117 salt spray test.

vi. Location will be determined during site visit. See Attachment #1 – Concrete Layout for dimensional information

Figure 2: Example Electrical/Utility Rack

d. Install the following equipment on support rack:

-600 amp, 120/208V three phase, 4 pole disconnect switch. Equipment to be service rated.

-Three 200 amp, 120/208V, 3 phase, 4 pole disconnect switches.

-Each 200 amp disconnect will include an Amphenol pin and sleeve connector (#MS90557C52412S, CL9055) mounted on bottom of enclosure.

e. Provide three power cord cables with matching connector for Amphenol receptacles.

-Cables shall be 30ft long, consisting of four 4/0 AWG conductors, four #4 AWG grounding wires, with an outside diameter of 2.145 in. and open end shall be pig tailed for connection to RSS service equipment panels. Cable shall be rated and designed to lie on the ground, and exposed to sunlight.

f. Grounding shall be in accordance with 2014 NEC, Article 250 Grounding and Bonding.

g. Installed equipment and hardware shall be rated for outdoor use.

A3 Testing:

a. Service equipment shall be tested for proper voltages at the pig tails of the power cables. Voltage drops shall not exceed 3% of voltage present at pad mounted transformer.

b. Grounding shall be tested in accordance with AFI32-1065, with resistance no higher than 25Ohms. Test results shall be recorded and turned into government for our records.

A4 RSS - Concrete Pad:

a. Pour a concrete slab in accordance with the following requirements:

i. Size 45ft x 75ft 4in

ii. Compression strength: ≥ 4,000 psi

iii. Thickness: ≥ 6 in

iv. Finish: trowel with a fine broom

v. Relief cuts: 9ft x 9ft pattern, ¼ in wide x 1 ¾ in deep, filled with silicon joint sealant.

vi. Wire Mesh: installed 3 inches from the bottom

vii. Air content of 5 to 7%

viii. Slump 2 inches +/- 1”

b. Place two concrete beams in accordance with the following requirements

i. Thickness: ≥ 10in

ii. Width: ≥ 21 in

iii. Compression strength: ≥ 4,000 psi

iv. 2 runs of #4 Rebar installed 4 inches from the bottom and 3 inches in from each side supported by metal chairs.

v. Finish: trowel with a fine broom

vi. Concrete slab slope should not exceed 1/8 in drop over a 12 in run.

Figure 1: Concrete Slab Slope

c. Grading: 15in away from concrete pad and 1in dressed

A5 Site Conditions

a. Contractor must perform any grading and topsoil repairs necessary to create a uniform finish grade.

b. Concrete may be mixed on site by mechanical means

i. Concrete shall NOT be hand mixed

A6 Communications Requirements:

a. See attachment 7 –Comm Requirements for locations

b. Run 2 4” PVC conduits from ANG Manhole 3 to the electrical utility rack.

B. Telecommunication Tower B1 Site Preparation

a. Excavate portion of grassy area east of Bldg 239A and pour concrete supports for new radio tower and equipment shelter. See attachment #2 – Tower site overview for location.

i. The in-place subgrade includes layers of sandy soil with a significant content of fine-grained soil (silt/clay) that is currently in a stable condition.

ii. It is recommended that earthwork operations to excavate and prepare the in-place subgrade for foundation construction be performed during dry and favorable weather conditions and that adequate surface water run-off controls be established.

iii. If these excavations will be open for more than one day, a two inch mud slab (concrete) is recommended to protect the exposed subgrade.

b. Any existing utilities within the tower and shelter foundation footprint will be removed, relocated, or abandoned (grouted)

c. Site will be required to return to leveled/graded conditions.

i. Ensure area has been appropriately compacted.

B2 Three – Pier and Pad Foundations

a. See Attachment #3 – Tower Shelter layout for installation dimensions

b. See Attachment #5 – Tower foundation for foundation details and specifications.

c. Anchor bolts will be Government Furnished Contractor Installed. These bolts will be set in the concrete and an anchor bolt template will be provided to align the anchor bolts in the correct position.

B3 Foundation for Concrete Modular Structure

a. Size: 16ft x 10ft

b. See attachment #3 – Tower Shelter layout for installation dimensions

c. See attachment #6 – Shelter Foundation details for specifications

d. Finished grade will be consistent with the existing grades.

e. The slab on grade perimeter finished grades should slope away from the concrete slab-on-grade and a perimeter turned down slab at least 3ft below the finished grades should be used to prevent frost heave otherwise frost heave may occur.

f. Install 6 – 4” schedule 40 conduits stubs entering the ground (refer to Attachment #3 for location) on the west side of the shelter with 90 degree RGA sweeps pointed towards Bldg 239.

i. Conduits should be capped in the ground (the conduit paths will be extended in a follow-on project.

B4 Ground Ring

a. A ground ring it to be installed encircling the tower and shelter with ground test wells.

i. See attachment #4 for location and distances.

b. Install ground rod at designated locations.

3. APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS: Applicable Codes and Standards shall include, but not be limited to, all pertinent requirements of the following organizations most current standards:

1. API – American Petroleum Institute

2. NFPA – National Fire Protection Association

3. UL – Underwriters Laboratory, Inc.

4. ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials

5. ACI – American Concrete Institute

6. ANSI – American National Standard Institute

7. AIEE – American Institute of Electrical Engineers

8. ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers

9. ASCE – American Society of Civil Engineers

10. CRSI – Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

11. IPCEA – Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association

12. NBS – National Bureau of Standards

13. IEEE – Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Inc.

14. NEC – National Electric Code

15. NBFU – National Bureau of Fire Underwriters

16. NEMA – National Electric Manufacturers Association

17. OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration

18. NAPHCC – National Association of Plumbing – Heating – Cooling Contractors

19. National Standard Plumbing Code

20. ARI – Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute

21. ASHRAE – American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers

22. AMCA – Air Movement and Control Association

23. NRCA – National Roofing Contractors Association

24. UBC – Uniform Building Code

25. NFC – National Fire Code

26. NJDOT – Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction – New Jersey Department of Transportation

4. TRASH DISPOSAL: It is the Contractor’s responsibility to dispose of all trash and debris incurred during project construction, off base at an authorized disposal site in accordance with local, state and federal requirements.

5. WORK WEEK AND HOURS OF OPERATION: BCE workweek is Monday through Friday, 0700 to 1530. The Contractor must make arrangements in advance to work outside of normal duty hours.

6. RESTRICTED AREAS: There are numerous areas that are restricted and access to these areas must be coordinated through the BCE Office. The Contractor shall coordinate, three days in advance, for arrangements required to work in these areas. Contactors working in restricted areas shall be required to provide the BCE with a list of names and social security numbers for all personnel expected to work in these areas.

7. MEASUREMENT VERIFICATION: It shall be the Contractors responsibility to verify all measurements, sketches, and descriptions of work for the project.

8. PROJECT DURATION: Duration of this project is 90 Calendar days after Contractor's receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The completion time includes inspections and final cleanup of the premises.

9. ENVIROMENTAL IMPACT: Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES shall any waste materials, cleaning fluids, solvents, paints, etc. be poured into the base storm drains, sewer/septic systems, or discharged onto the ground. Contractor shall adhere to all Federal, State and Local Regulations. All materials on the job will be accompanied by a MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet). All containers shall be marked clearly and legibly as to the contents inside. All containers shall have lids firmly affixed. All collections of waste will be disposed of properly following IAW State and Federal Regulations to include proper manifesting. Provide the Base Engineer with quantities of recyclable materials discarded such as metals, concrete, etc.

10. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall abide by all State, Local, and OSHA safety requirements relevant to the items described in this SOW. If the Contractor is found to be in violation of any applicable safety regulations on the job site, the Government representative shall stop all work until the unsafe practice has been ceased and corrected.

11. ANTITERRORISM/OPERATIONS SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall

1. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within Government controlled installation, facility, or area. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the local installation’s Security Forces, Director of Emergency Services or local Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HAF and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

· For Contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD Facility and/or Installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (AFI 31-101 and AFI 10-245), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

2. AT Level 1 Training: This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within a Government controlled installation, facility or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Government Installations, Facilities and Controlled Access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 10 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee will be maintained by the COR or Antiterrorism Representative. AT level I Awareness Training is available through ADLS by completing the Force Protection CBT.

12. FINAL ACCEPTANCE / COMPLETION OF PROJECT: When the job is completed, the Contractor must notify the BCE and make arrangements for a final inspection.

1. The project WILL NOT be accepted by the Government until:

· The Government has received and reviewed all manufactures & installers warranty paperwork.

· The site is returned to original or better condition according to applicable codes and standards.

2. CMRA: The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract at the secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2018. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at http://www.ecmra.mil.

Section 010000 Division 01 – General Requirements

1. INSURANCE - MINIMUM AMOUNTS

1.1. Reference Contract Clause titled, “Insurance -Work on a Government Installation (FAR 52.228-5). Kinds and minimum amounts are as follows:

KIND AMOUNTS

Workmen’s Compensation $100,000 (see paragraph 1.2, below)

Comprehensive General Liability $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury

Comprehensive Automobile Liability $200,000 per person and $500,000 per accident for bodily injury and $20,000 for property damage

1.2. Except in states with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers’ compensation to be written by private carriers.

1.3. NOTE: Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall certify to the Contracting Officer, in writing, that the required insurance has been obtained. The policies referenced in the certification (s) shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government’s interest shall not be effective (1) for such period as the laws of the state in which this contract is to be performed prescribe or (2) until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer, whichever period is longer. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of proofs of required insurance, and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of all subcontractors’ proofs of required insurance, and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request.

2. Reserved.

3. SCHEDULING

3.1. Normal base work hours for the Contractor will be between the hours of 7:00 AM through 4:30 PM, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal Holidays. If the Contractor desires to work during periods other than above, he must notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) five (5) working days in advance of his intention to work during other periods to allow assignment of additional inspection forces. When the COR determines that they are reasonably available, he may authorize the Contractor to perform work during periods other than normal duty hours/days. However, if inspectors are required to perform in excess of their normal duty hours/days solely for the benefit of the Contractor, the actual cost of the inspection, at overtime rates, will be charged to the Contractor and will be deducted from the final payment of the Contract amount.

3.2. The following Federal legal Holidays are observed by this base:

3.3. NOTE: Any of the above holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed the preceding Friday; holidays falling on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday.

3.4. Prior to commencing work on the job initially, resumption of work after prolonged interruption (7 calendar days or more), commencement of any warranty work, and upon completion of warranty work, the contractor must notify the Contracting Officer (or the Contracting Officer’s Representative). When relocating to new sites, returning to sites for follow-up work on a phased work plan, notification to the Contracting Officer’s Representative is sufficient. Notification should be by personal contact; however, advance notification may be by telephone, or in writing, and should be accomplished sufficiently in advance to allow scheduling of inspection forces. The purpose of the above precautions is to ensure construction inspection and recording of work proceedings.

3.5. The organization of the specifications into divisions, sections, and articles, and the arrangement of the drawings shall not control the Contractor in dividing the work among subcontractors or in establishing the extent of the work to be performed by any trade.

4. INVOICING AND PAYMENT

4.1. Properly prepared invoices, bearing the contract number, shall be submitted to the Contracting Office to the email address usaf.nj.177-fw.list.fal-msc-contracting@mail.mil , on designated invoice forms provided at the pre-construction meeting PRIOR to uploading in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) the DFAS paying system. This submission will be for review prior to submitting an electronic invoice through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). See end of this Section for important information and codes needed.) Payment will be made by in accordance with FAR Clause 52.232-5 Fixed-Price Construction Contracts and FAR Clause 52.232-27, Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts, All payments will be made by electronic transfer of funds (EFT).

4.2. To meet compliance with DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, you shall submit your request for payment (invoice) through WAWF. For more information on the WAWF system, including how to register, visit https://wawf.eb.mil. Payment will be made by paying office specified in the contract award in accordance with the clauses Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, FAR 52.232-5, and Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts, FAR 52.232-27.

4.3. The Government will make payment through WAWF upon satisfactory completion of work AND receipt of a proper certification for payment. Do not input invoice into WAWF until the pre-approval of invoice is received from the contracting officer. This will lessen the need for rejections in WAWF Payment may be withheld unless all contractual requirements including but not limited to: RECEIPT OF PROPER WEEKLY PAYROLLS IAW DAVIS BACON REQUIREMENTS, Small Business Subcontracting Reports, have been timely received.

4.4. All requests for payments through WAWF must include a Subcontractor Payment Register pursuant to FAR Clause 52.232-5 and a contractor’s certification that reads as follows:

I hereby certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief that – The amounts requested are only for performance in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions of the contract; All payments due to subcontractors and suppliers from previous payments received under the contract have been made, and timely payments will be made from the proceeds of the payment covered by this certification, in accordance with subcontract agreements and requirements of Chapter 39 of Title 31, United States Code; This request for progress payments does not include any amounts which the prime contractor intends to withhold or retain from subcontractor or supplier in accordance with the terms and conditions of the subcontract; and This certification is not to be construed as final acceptance of a subcontractor’s performance.

4.5. The Government will make payment upon satisfactory completion of work AND receipt of a proper certification for payment. Payment may be withheld unless all contractual requirements, including but not limited to: RECEIPT OF PROPER WEEKLY PAYROLLS IAW CONSTRUCTION WAGE REQUIREMENTS FAR 52.222-6, have been timely received. Payrolls shall indicate CLIN to which they are applicable.

4.6. A release of claims is required for all final payment requests and shall be submitted by the contractor with the final invoice.

5. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

5.1. The contracting office of the 177FW 400 Langley Road EHT, NJ 08234 is the office having administrative jurisdiction over this contract for all matters. A list of the names and telephone numbers of the Government team comprising the contract administrator, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), consultant, and point of contact at the project site will be provided at the post-award/pre-construction conference.

5.2. All correspondence shall be addressed to the Contracting Officer. A copy of all correspondence shall be furnished to the contracting officer’s representative. Enclosures attached to or transmitted with the correspondence shall also be furnished with an original and one copy. Each letter shall make reference to the contract name, contract number, project number, and project title, and shall have only one subject. For tracking purposes, a sequential numbering system should be used for all correspondence.

6. PAPERLESS CONTRACTING

6.1. The National Guard is fully committed to the Federal Government’s electronic commerce and paperless contracting initiatives. As such, it is anticipated that to the maximum extent possible to include but not limited to correspondence, modification distribution, etc., to include specifications and drawings, will be issued using electronic methods, i.e., electronic mail (e-mail). Contractors shall have and maintain capability to receive documents in this manner.

6.2. Additionally, it is anticipated that within the life of this contract, other electronic processes will be enacted. These include, but are not limited to, electronic bidding/offers, change order proposals, and electronic invoicing. When implemented by the Contracting Officer, contractors shall participate fully in any of these new requirements at no additional cost to the Government.

7. TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY MONITORING

All communications with DOD organizations are subject to communications security (COMSEC) review. Contractor personnel must be aware that telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. The DOD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DOD organizations. Therefore, civilian contractor personnel are advised that any time they place a call to, or receive a call from, a DOD organization, they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor shall assume the responsibility for ensuring wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DOD information.

8. UTILITY SERVICES

The Contracting Officer has determined that Government-operated utilities are adequate and will be furnished to the contractor without charge where existing outlets are available. The contractor is responsible for installing temporary service outlets, as necessary, at its expense in accordance with the clause entitled “Availability and Use of Utility Services” (FAR Clause 52.236-14). The following utilities will be available: Electric, water, and gas.

9. PREPARATION OF MATERIAL APPROVAL SUBMITTALS

The contractor shall submit all materials and articles requiring approval, as required by the Material and Workmanship Clause, FAR 52.236-5. Submittals shall be made using AF Form 3000, or approved equal. Submittals shall be processed in accordance with the procedures in Section 01 33 00, Submittals. Submittals shall be given a distinct identification system by CLIN if multiple CLINS are applicable. Individual submittal documents shall not be comprised of items for more than one CLIN. Address for delivery of submittals will be provided at the post award/pre-construction conference. The contractor is reminded that an individual within the company who has authority to make the certification must sign the certification on the AF Form 3000.

10. WORK PROGRESS AND PREPARATION OF PROGRESS SCHEDULES AND REPORTS

10.1. 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.

10.1.1. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-15, “Schedules for Construction Contracts”, the contractor shall within five days after work commences on the contract, or another period of time determined by the KO, prepare and submit to the KO for approval three copies of a practicable schedule showing the order in which the contractor proposes to perform the work, and the dates on which the Contractor contemplates starting and completing features of work. A composite schedule for the overall contract shall also be provided. The schedule shall be on an AF Form 3064, Contract Progress Schedule, or an approved computer generated format similar to the AF Form 3064. 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. Both the Contractor and the COR are required to provide monthly progress reports covering the period from notice to proceed through final inspection. Unless agreement cannot be made on the applicable percentage of progress a joint report will be submitted to the Contracting Officer. This reports shall be submitted on the NGB Contract Progress Report form (similar to an AF Form 3065), or an approved computer generated similar format. These reports shall track progress by CLIN, if contract contains multiple CLINs, multiple AF Form 3064 and NG Contract Progress Reports will also be required for payment purposes.

10.2. Additionally, for projects exceeding $1M, the contractor shall provide a project plan in a commercially available network scheduling software that meets requirements of the specification to define work tasks and track progress. At least five days prior to work initiation, the contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer a hardcopy CPM and a formatted diskette or CD copy, or e-mail file copy, of the plan that shall include definition of rescues. No work may start until the Contracting Officer approves the plan in writing.

10.3. The Contractor shall prepare a work progress schedule required for completion of each of the various divisions of work. Updated plans and Form 3064 showing work progress (hardcopy and formatted diskette or CD, or e-mail file copy), unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer, shall be provided bi-weekly If there are possible deviations from the original plan, those must be noted and approved by the Contracting Officer before work changes are implemented. The schedule shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer, in the number of copies as directed. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-15, “Schedules for Construction Contracts”. The reports contemplated by the clause herein titled “Schedules for Construction Contracts” shall be accomplished on and in accordance with instructions pertaining to AF Form 3064, “Contract Progress Schedule” and a National Guard Contract Progress Report”.

11. NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION/PRE-FINAL AND FINAL INSPECTION

11.1. The contractor shall conduct a pre-final inspection in the presence of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to the date scheduled for Final Inspection. Any discrepancies noted shall be corrected prior to Final Inspection.

11.2. The contractor shall request scheduling of a final inspection in writing to the Contracting Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the desired date or as otherwise negotiated with the Contracting Officer.

11.3. Civil Engineering personnel and the Contracting Officer will perform the Final Inspection in the presence of the contractor, and any discrepancies noted shall be corrected within the time specified by the Contracting Officer.

11.4. Final Inspection shall not constitute acceptance of a project unless so stipulated by issuance of a separate acceptance notice.

11.5. The contractor is cautioned to ensure they have completed adequate Quality Control reviews prior to scheduling pre-final or final inspections. In the event the Contracting Officer finds that the project is not ready for the applicable inspection, (too many discrepancies) the contractor may be held liable for the costs of a repeat inspection. If the inspection involves A/E personnel these costs may include additional labor, travel and miscellaneous expenses.

12. DESIGNATION OF TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE

The Contracting Officer will appoint a qualified Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for the purposes of technically administering the contract; however, all matters concerning this contract or any work ordered placed against this contract must first be approved by the Contracting Officer. This in no way authorizes anyone other than the Contracting Officer to commit the Government to changes in terms of the contract.

13. CONTRACTOR STAFF AND EMPLOYEES

13.1. Prior to commencing on-site construction, the contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with a telephone number and FAX number at which the contractor or his representative may be contacted at any time during regular working hours and an emergency number at which the contractor may be contacted in situations requiring immediate attention.

13.2. Supervision. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contractor employees performing services under this contract; such employees shall be accountable not to the Government, but solely to the contractor, who in turn is responsible to the Government.

13.3. Contractor’s Employees. All work under this contract shall be performed in a skillful and workmanlike manner. The Contracting Officer may, in writing, require the contractor to remove from the job site, any employee the Contracting Officer deems incompetent, careless or otherwise objectionable.

14. CONTRACTOR OFFICE AND STORAGE

14.1. Parking of contractor vehicles shall be restricted to the contractor’s designed on-site area or the work area. The company name shall be prominently displayed on all construction vehicles parked on the job site.

14.2. Security of material storage areas on the job site shall be the responsibility of the contractor. The area shall be kept neat and orderly and free of debris.

15. RECORD DRAWINGS

During construction of a project and on the job site, the contractor shall maintain a completed record of all changes and corrections from the layout shown on the drawings, if applicable. The contractor shall enter such changes and corrections on contract or record drawings promptly, and submit the “red line” drawings to the Contracting Officer upon completion of the project. The record drawings shall indicate all changes and corrections concerning the actual locations of all sub-surface utility lines. In order for the location of these lines and appurtenances to be determined in the event the surface opening or indictors become covered or obscured, the record drawings shall show, by offset dimensions to two permanently fixed surface features, the end of the each run including each change in direction. Valves splice boxes, and similar appurtenances shall be located by dimensioning along the utility run from a reference point. The average depth below the surface of each run shall also be recorded. The Government does not guarantee the accuracy of existing record drawings; it is the contractor’s responsibility to verify all as-built conditions.

16. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS

The contractor shall be responsible for the coordination and proper relation of all aspects of the work. He/she shall field verify all dimensions and advise the Contracting Officer 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.

17. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

17.1. The contractor shall comply with all security regulations imposed by the base/post commander and/or agency occupying the space where work is to be performed. Any necessary security clearances shall be obtained prior to commencement of work.

17.2. It is expected that new security requirements to satisfy contractor personal identification requirements in Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12), ''Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors,'' and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201, ''Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors” are incorporated in the life of this contract. Contractor shall comply with all requirements, at no additional cost to the Government.

17.3. The contractor shall ensure that all parts of the facility where work is being performed are adequately protected against vandalism and theft.

17.4. Contractors shall follow instructions provided by the Security Forces for access to the 177FW NJ Air National Guard. If a gate pass is not granted to a contractor allowing the delivery of goods, execution of warranty support, or performance of services please contact the contracting officer. Be sure that all of your employees have the proper ID (drivers license, state ID, immigration card, U.S. Passport, etc.). If they do not have the proper ID, they will be turned away.

17.5. The Prime Contractor and all of its subcontractors will be required to wear orange or lime colored safety vests while performing work on the installation.

17.6. U.S. Government will not be held liable for any delays or breach of contract caused by refusal of the Security Forces to allow entry.

17.7. All prospective contractors MUST be U.S. citizens or MUST have established and maintain legal residence in the U.S., and are authorized by the US government to work in the United States (i.e. Green card, worker authorization, etc.). All prospective contractors MUST have at least one form of U.S. government issued photo identification (drivers license, U.S. passport, U.S. work visa, etc.) for entry to the installation. Security Forces will review any questionable identification documents for determination as to whether or not said identification is authorized for access to the installation.

17.8. All prospective contractors/contractor employees, once it has been established that they maintain the appropriate credential as described in one above, are subject to a Criminal History Check.

17.9. Note: For the purposes of Contracting services, it is implied that, that any and all parties agree to a Criminal History Background Check once entered into any contract. Any documents that are provided and found fraudulent to include, but not limited to driver’s licenses, contracting licenses, etc., will result in an arrest and potential termination for default from the contract. All contractors are subject to search in order to obtain entry onto the installation and while working on the installation. Any refusal to submit to a search of their person or vehicle will be deemed as a violent act of aggression against the installation and will be cause for dismissal from the installation and revocation of future privileges and installation access.

17.10. AT Level I Training. This provision/contract text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within a National Guard controlled installation, facility or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to National Guard installations, facilities and controlled access shall complete AT Level I awareness training. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

17.10.1. AT Level 1 awareness training is available at the following website: https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at

18. REGULATIONS

18.1. The contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, Local, DOD, National Guard Bureau, Army and Air Force regulations pertaining to safety, traffic control and fire prevention.

19. TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE

19.1. The contractor shall coordinate with suppliers and shippers to ensure that incoming materials are properly identified with the contractor’s name, contract number and project title. The contractor shall designate an authorized individual to be available to receive shipment. The Government will not provide storage other than that available at the project site.

19.2. Storage of supplies, materials and equipment on the project site shall be accomplished in such a manner so as to prevent mechanical and climatic damage and loss due to vandalism or theft. Equipment temporarily removed in the performance of work and stored on the job site shall be stored and protected in accordance with previous paragraphs, and shall be replaced in a condition compatible with its original state. Security for equipment and material removed from the job site for temporary storage until reuse shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

20. CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS AND FILL MATERIALS

20.1. At the end of each workday, the contractor shall clean up the work and storage areas and stack all materials in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer or his designated representative. Upon completion of a project, the contractor shall ensure that all dirt, trash, and debris resulting from the construction operations are removed from the work area. Unless directed otherwise in the contract or by the Contracting Officer, disposal of debris shall be made at the contractor’s expense and shall be delivered to a state approved disposal site located off base. Debris shall not be left in such a manner that wind or other weather conditions can cause the debris to be scattered outside the work area (i.e., on nearby runways, ramps or taxiways).

20.2. The hauling and disposal of excess fill material including rock, gravel, sod, broken concrete or asphalt, plaster, etc., shall be the responsibility of the contractor. Disposal shall be in accordance with applicable state and local regulations.

21. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

All waste materials generated by any work under the contract performed on a Government installation shall at all times be handled, transported, stored, and disposed of by the contractor and by his subcontractors in accordance with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, court orders, and other types of rulings having the effect of the law. Should the United States Government be held liable for any neglect or improper actions by the contractor or any subcontractor regarding removal or disposal of any hazardous waste, the contractor shall reimburse the Government for all such liability.

22. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

22.1. Any material suspected of being hazardous that is encountered during performance of a project shall immediately be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer, at which time a determination will be made as to whether hazardous material testing shall be performed. If the Contracting Officer directs the contractor to perform tests, and/or the material is found to be of a hazardous nature requiring additional protective measures, a contract modification may be required, subject to equitable adjustment under the terms of the contract.

22.2. The contractor is advised that friable and/or non-friable asbestos-containing material may be encountered in project areas. Friable asbestos-containing material is any material that contains more than one percent asbestos by weight, and that hand pressure can crumble, pulverize or reduce to powder when dry. Non-friable asbestos-containing materials are materials in which asbestos fibers are bound by a matrix material, saturation, impregnation or coating. Non-friable asbestos-containing materials do not normally release airborne asbestos fiber during routine handling and end-use. However, excessive fiber concentrations may be produced during uncontrolled abrading, sanding, drilling, cutting, machining, removal, demolition, or other similar activities. 29 CFR 1910.1001 shall be referenced in the event asbestos-containing materials are encountered. Friable asbestos-containing materials are not authorized for use in new construction or maintenance projects.

23. POLLUTION ABATEMENT

23.1. All work shall be performed in a manner minimizing pollution of air, water and land as required.

23.2. Transporting materials to or from the site shall be accomplished in a manner preventing materials or particles from becoming airborne. Earth materials shall be wetted or otherwise protected. Gravel, sand and concrete shall be contained within vehicles to prevent spillage. Tarpaulins must be fastened over load before entering surrounding streets. Removal of any materials dropped or blown off vehicles shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

23.3. Burning of any material is strictly prohibited.

23.4. Stream beds, lakes, drainage ways, sanitary and storm sewers, etc., shall not be polluted by fuels, oils, bitumen, acids or other harmful materials. Grading shall be accomplished to prevent surface drainage from the construction site containing harmful amounts of sediment from draining onto adjacent areas.

23.5. Flushing of concrete trucks is restricted to the location specifically designed for this purpose by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

23.6. Excess mortar, plaster or drywall materials shall not be disposed of on Government property. Water utilized for plastering or drywall equipment shall be disposed of in accordance with the instructions of the COR, and under no circumstances shall water be disposed of in areas which are planted or scheduled to be planted.

24. COORDINATION WITH GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES

24.1. 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 to the Contracting Officer 5 working days prior to commencing work on the planned interruption and shall be subject to Civil Engineering approval. Written requests for street closing shall be submitted for approval of the Civil Engineer 10 working days prior to closing the street.

24.2. 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 non-standard basis or at premium pay shall be done at no additional cost to the Government. Request for utility outages shall be submitted to the Civil Engineer, in writing 10 working days prior to commencing work and shall be subject to his/her approval.

24.3. 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.

25. UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL

The contractor shall inform all personnel working under his jurisdiction (including subcontractor and visiting supplier personnel) that access to areas outside of the immediate work area; excluding direct haul and access routes, contracting and Civil Engineering offices, and points of supply and storage; is prohibited. Circulation of said personnel will be limited to official business only. Persons in violation of the above will be apprehended and appropriately disciplined.

26. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR

26.1. As a minimum, the contractor’s performance will be evaluated upon final inspection. Any specific requirements for contract quality control and quality assurance by the Government personnel will be defined in the specifications. The contractor will be rated as outstanding, satisfactory or unsatisfactory in the areas of contract quality control, timely performance, effectiveness of management, compliance with labor standards, and compliance with safety standards. The contractor will be notified of any unsatisfactory rating, either in an individual element or in the overall rating, prior to completing the evaluation, and all contractor comments will be made a part of the official record. Performance evaluation reports will be available to all DoD Contracting Officers for their future use.

26.2 Past Performance evaluations will be posted via https://www.cpars.gov. It is the responsibility of the contractor to request access to this site.

27. CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

27.1. The contractor shall comply with the quality control provisions as specified herein. 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 system consists of plans, workmanship, fabrication, construction, and operations that comply with contract requirements. The system shall cover construction operations, including fabrication both on-site and off-site, and shall be keyed to the proposed construction sequence. 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 in accordance with the contract clause titled, “Payments under Fixed Price Construction Contracts”, until such time as the contractor submits an acceptable final plan.

27.2. Quality Control Plan

27.2.1. General. Upon receipt of the Notice of Contract Award, the contractor’s quality control plan (2 copies) shall be submitted for acceptance.

27.2.2. Acceptance. The Contracting Officer’s Representative 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’s Representative through 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.

27.2.3. Changes. When the contractor…