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SPECIFICATIONS MANUAL

FOR

REPLACE ELLINGTON FIRE STATION

AT

ELLINGTON ANG, HOUSTON, TEXAS

CLIENT PROJECT NO. FWJH059032

FINAL SUBMITTAL

VOLUME 1 OF 2

Prepared by:

CH2M HILL

3001 PGA Blvd., Suite 300

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

June 27, 2008

CH Project No. 339673

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ELLINGTON ANG, HOUSTON, TX

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS AND ACTIVITIES

DIVISION 01 – REQUIREMENTS

010010 – ELLINGTON FIELD/ANG GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 JURISDICTIONS

1.2 SAFETY

1.3 FIRE PREVENTION STANDARDS

1.4 STANDARD WORKDAY/WEEK

1.5 CONSTRUCTION PERMIT

1.6 HOT WORK PERMIT

1.7 CONFINED SPACE PERMIT

1.8 24-HOUR POINT OF CONTACT

1.9 UTILITIES AND SERVICES

1.10 UTILITY SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS

1.11 DUST CONTROL

1.12 PATCHING AND REPAIRING

1.13 DISPOSITION OF REMOVED GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

1.14 PROTECTION OF BUILDING CONTENTS

1.15 ACCOMPLISHMENT OF WORK

1.16 RECYCLING

1.17 COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATION REQUIREMENTS

1.18 SITE ACCESS AND SECURITY

1.19 PRECEDENCE OF AIR OPERATIONS

1.20 ELLINGTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE SECURITY POLICY

REQUIREMENTS

010190 CONTRACT CONSIDERATIONS

010230 ALLOWANCES (Possibly Needed for Removal of Contaminated Soils)

010320 OPTIONS

010400 PROJECT COORDINATION

010500 FIELD ENGINEERING

010600 SAFETY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

010920 ABBREVIATIONS

011000 SUMMARY

011050 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL PROCEDURES

Attachment X – Contractor Hazardous Material Identification Form Attachment Y – Contractor Hazardous Material Identification Form – Close-Out Procedures

013000 SUBMITTALS

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013100 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

013200 PROGRESS SCHEDULES

013233 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

014000 QUALITY CONTROL

014100 TESTING SERVICES

014200 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

014300 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

Maintenance Summary Form

015000 CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS

015100 TEMPORARY UTILITIES

015200 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND CLEANUP

015900 FIELD OFFICES AND SHEDS

016000 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

Substitution Request Form

016400 MANUFACTURERS’ SERVICES

Manufacturer’s Certificate of Proper Installation

016500 STARTING OF SYSTEMS

017000 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

017100 CLEANING

017310 CUTTING AND PATCHING

017400 WARRANTIES

017700 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

017839 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

018113 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

019113 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

SUP01 – Air Handling Units – Startup Checklist SUP02 – Air Handling Units AHU-11 – Functional Test SUP03 – Check and Testing Responsibility Table (11x17” Sheet) SUP04 – Calibration and Loop Check Procedures

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

024116 – Structure Demolition

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

033000 – Cast-In-Place Concrete 033053 – Miscellaneous Cast-In-Place Concrete 035216 – Lightweight Insulating Concrete

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

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042000 – Unit Masonry 042300 – Glass Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 – METALS

051200 – Structural Steel Framing 052100 – Steel Joist Framing 053100 – Steel Decking 054000 – Cold Formed Metal Framing 055000 – Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

061000 – Rough Carpentry 061600 – Sheathing 064023 – Interior Architectural Woodwork

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

071326 – Self Adhering Sheet Waterproofing 072100 – Thermal Insulation 074113 – Metal Roof Panels 076200 – Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim 078413 – Penetration Firestopping 078446 – Fire Resistive Joint Systems

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

081113 – Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 081416 – Flush Wood Doors 083473 – Sound Control Door Assemblies 083613 – Sectional Doors 084113 – Aluminum Framed Entrances and Storefronts 084413 – Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 085113 – Aluminum Windows 087100 – Door Hardware 088000 – Glazing 088300 – Mirrors 089000 – Louvers and Vents

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

092216 – Non-Structural Metal Framing

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093000 – Tiling 095123 – Acoustical Tile Ceilings 096519 – Resilient Tile Flooring 096566 – Resilient Athletic Flooring 096723 – Resinous Flooring 096816 – Sheet Carpeting 097200 – Wall Coverings 099123 – Interior Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

101100 – Visual Display Surfaces 101200 – Display Cases 101400 – Signage 102113 – Toilet Compartments 102600 – Wall and Door Protection 102800 – Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 104413 – Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 105113 – Metal Lockers

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

113100 – Residential Appliances 114000 – Food Service Equipment 115213 – Projection Screens

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

122113 – Horizontal Louver Blinds 122413 – Roller Window Shades 123640 – Stone Countertops 124813 – Entrance Floor Grates and Frames 129300 – Site Furnishings

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

210500 – Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 211313 – Wet Pipe Sprinkler Systems

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

220500 – Common Work Results for Plumbing 220523 – General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 220529 – Hangers and Supports for Plumbing Piping and Equipment

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220553 – Identification for Plumbing Piping Equipment 220700 – Plumbing Insulation 220800 – Commissioning of Plumbing 221113 – Facility Water Distribution Piping 221116 – Domestic Water Piping 221119 – Domestic Water Piping Specialties 221313 – Facility Sanitary Sewers 221316 – Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping 221319 – Sanitary Waste Piping Specialties 221323 – Sanitary Oil/Water Waste Interceptors 221413 – Facility Storm Drainage Piping 221423 – Storm Drainage Piping Specialties 221513 – General Service Compressed Air Piping 221519 – General Service Package Air Compressors and Receivers 223400 – Fuel Fired Domestic Water Heaters 224000 – Plumbing Fixtures 224500 – Emergency Plumbing Fixtures 224700 – Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

230500 – Common Work Results for HVAC 230529 – Hangers and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment 230553 – Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment 230593 – Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 230700 – HVAC Insulation 230800 – Commissioning of HVAC

230900 – Instrumentation and Control for HVAC 231123 – Facility Natural-Gas Piping

233113 – Metal Ducts 233300 – Air Duct Accessories 233423 – HVAC Power Ventilators 233600 – Air Terminal Units 233713 – Diffusers, Registers, and Grilles 233813 – Commercial Kitchen Hoods 234101 – Vehicle Exhaust Capture and Cleaning System 235523 – Gas-Fired Radiant Heaters 237200 – Air-To-Air Energy Recovery Equipment 237313 – Modular Indoor Central Station Air Handling Units 238126 – Split System Air Conditioners 250800 – Commissioning of Building Automation System

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

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260500 – Common Work Results for Electrical 260513 – Medium Voltage Cables 260519 – Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 260523 – Control-Voltage Electrical Power Cables 260526 – Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 260529 – Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems 260533 – Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems 260543 – Underground Ducts and Raceways for Electrical Systems 260548 – Vibration and Seismic Controls for Electrical Systems 260553 – Identification for Electrical Systems 260800 – Commissioning of Electrical Systems 260923 – Lighting Control Devices 260943 – Network Lighting Controls 260944 – Lighting Controls – Lutron EcoSystem 260945 – Lighting Controls – Lutron Softswitch 128 261200 – Medium Voltage Transformers 262200 – Low-Voltage Transformers 262416 – Panelboards 262713 – Electricity Metering 262726 – Wiring Devices 262813 – Fuses 262816 – Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 262913 – Enclosed Controllers 263213 – Engine Generators 263600 – Transfer Switches 264113 – Lightning Protection for Structures 265100 – Interior Lighting 265600 – Exterior Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

270500 – Common Work Results for Communications 271100 – Communications Equipment Room Fittings 271500 – Communications Horizontal Cabling 274133 – Master Antenna Television System 275116 – Public Address and Mass Notification Systems

275123 – Intercommunications and Program Systems

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

280500 – Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 280513 – Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 281300 – Access Control 283112 – Zoned Fire-Alarm System

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DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

311000 – Site Clearing 312000 – Earth Moving

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

321216 – Asphalt Paving 321313 – Concrete Paving 321373 – Concrete Paving Joint Sealants 323113 – Chain Link Fences and Gates 329200 – Turf and Grasses 329300 – Plants

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

330500 – Common Work Results for Utilities 334100 – Storm Utility Drainage Piping

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SECTION 010010

ELLINGTON FIELD / AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE (ANGB)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 JURISDICTIONS

A. The Project Work Site, Ellington Field / ANGB, is a U.S. military installation and as such, all aspects of the Work on the site shall be subject to the following requirements.

B. The Contractor shall coordinate all activities for compliance with these requirements through Contracting Officer. Contractor shall notify Contracting Officer’s Representative’s Representative at least 48 hours before authorization, coordination, or notification is required from the appropriate organization at Ellington Field / ANGB, unless otherwise noted.

1.2 SAFETY

A. Base and Safety Regulations:

1. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Corps of Engineers Manual, EM 385-1-1, entitled “General Safety Requirements,” and Air Force regulations and directives pertaining to security, safety, fire, traffic, and personnel clearances insofar as they pertain to the Contractor’s activities on Ellington ANGB.

2. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing, placing, and removing all barricades and safety devices during his construction activities.

3. In addition, the Contractor shall:

a. Caution vehicle operators to avoid intrusion on the runway or flight line.

b. Obtain flight line authorization from the Airfield Manager, through

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

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

d. Stop on the roadway at the ends of the runway when the red lights are flashing or illuminated. Remain stopped until the red light goes out.

e. Coordinate movement of heavy / oversized equipment such as cranes, extended flat bed trailers and large earth moving vehicles with the

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Base Security Police through Contracting Officer’s Representative’s Representative.

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

4. If a mishap involves injury or death to Contractor personnel and / or damage to Air Force property as a result of Contractor’s operations, the Contractor shall notify Contracting Officer’s Representative. Contracting Officer’s Representative will contact the Ellington Field / ANGB Wing Safety Office during weekdays, or the Ellington Field / ANGB Command Post at any other time.

a. In case of life-threatening emergency, dial 911 to reach the Security

Police, Fire Department, or ambulance.

b. Emergency treatment for serious or life-threatening injuries is available at the Ellington Field / ANGB Medical Center to the extent necessary to stabilize the patient and prevent undue suffering.

5. The Contractor shall ensure compliance with Contract, OSHA, and AFOSH provisions.

B. Site Security:

1. The Project Work Site and Contractor lay-down area shall be enclosed at the locations shown by a 6-foot chain link fence with brown, UV light resistant, plastic fabric mesh netting (similar to tennis court screening) and gates. Upon completion and acceptance of the Work, the construction fence shall be removed.

2. Contractor shall provide a temporary safety fence with gates and warning signs at the construction site prior to the start of work to protect members of the public from construction activities. The safety fence will enclose those areas not within the construction fence.

a. The construction fence may be used in lieu of a safety fence.

b. The safety fence shall be a high-density polyethylene grid or approved equal, a minimum of 1.1 m (42 inches) high, and tightly secured to steel posts located on minimum 3-m (10-foot) centers, constructed at the approved location.

c. Fencing shall be brown in color or bright orange when protecting excavated areas.

d. The Contractor shall maintain the safety fence during the life of the Contract; upon completion and acceptance of the Work, it shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the work site.

3. Provide and maintain additional temporary security fences as necessary to protect the Work and Contractor-furnished products not yet installed.

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C. Barricades and Lights:

1. Provide as necessary to prevent unauthorized entry to construction areas and affected roads, streets, and alleyways, inside and outside of fenced area, and as required to ensure public safety and the safety of Contractor’s employees, other employer’s employees, and others who may be affected by the Work.

a. Provide to protect existing facilities and adjacent properties from potential damage.

b. Locate to enable access by Ellington Field / ANGB personnel.

2. Protect streets, roads, highways, and other public thoroughfares that are closed to traffic by effective barricades with acceptable warning signs.

3. Locate barricades at the nearest intersecting public thoroughfare on each side of the blocked section.

D. Safety Briefing:

1. Primary contractors will brief subcontractors on safety and fire prevention regulations, emphasizing the requirement to obtain a welding permit, when welding, cutting and brazing operations are required, and obtain authorization from Ellington Field / ANGB Base Fire Chief, through Contracting Officer’s Representative’s Representative, when open burning is intended.

2. Maintain documentation that all subcontractors have been briefed.

1.3 FIRE PREVENTION STANDARDS

A. The following is information pertaining to fire prevention standards at Ellington Field / ANGB. These standards apply to all new construction and reconstruction, demolition, rehabilitation, alteration and modification.

B. Serious fires can occur due to accumulation of combustible materials or debris and the presence of ignition sources. Basic safeguards against construction fire hazards must be provided for during project planning. These standards outline measures that, with some pre-planning, will prevent fires or, at least minimize damage if a fire does occur.

C. Responsibilities: A fire department representative will attend pre-performance conferences to brief the Contractor on pertinent fire regulations and to provide guidance for fire-safe operations during Contract performance. Fire Prevention guidance appropriate for each type contract will be furnished the Contractor for briefing his personnel.

1. The Contractor will furnish, via Contracting Officer’s Representative’s Representative, the Base Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Section with

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the name(s) of responsible individuals, who, in case of a fire after normal work hours, can be notified of an incident.

2. The Contractor shall be responsible for assuring proper availability, operation and location of fire protection equipment, general supervision of safeguards and location of salamanders or portable heating equipment, and establishment and maintenance of safe cutting and welding operations.

3. To report a fire, dial 911.

D. Water Supply: The Contractor will ensure an adequate water supply for fire protection is available whenever combustible materials accumulate.

1. Temporary connection to a main or fire hydrant by a contractor will first be coordinated through Contracting Officer’s Representative’s Representative with a fire department representative to ensure availability of water supply for fire protection is not jeopardized.

2. Any connection to the public potable water supply must comply with Standard Plumbing Code using an approved cross-connection device and be coordinated through Contracting Officer’s Representative’s Representative.

E. Access for Firefighters: Access for use of firefighting vehicles will be provided to the immediate Work Site at the start of construction and maintained until all construction is complete.

1. Vehicle parking control measures will be established that will allow fire-fighters access to the construction site.

2. Free access from the street to fire hydrants and to outside connections for standpipes, sprinklers, or other fire extinguishing equipment, whether permanent or temporary, shall be provided and maintained at all times.

3. No material or construction will be placed within ten (10) feet of hydrants or connections, or between hydrants and the centerline of the street. Fire hydrants in excavations will be rigidly braced and protected from freezing.

4. Scaffolding, materials, or equipment will not block fire escape routes during performance of projects in occupied buildings.

F. Storage of Munitions: In accordance with AFM 91-201, Explosives Safety Manual, approval for storage of more than 1,000 nail gun cartridges must be requested from Wing Safety through Contracting Officer’s Representative’s Representative.

G. Deactivation of Existing Alarm Systems: The Contractor will notify the Fire Prevention representative, through Contracting Officer’s Representative’s Representative, whenever an existing fire detection, alarm, or extinguishing system must be disconnected, relocated, or extended. Fire Protection system components will be handled carefully to assure reliability when the system is restored to service.

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H. Other Requirements:

1. Any fire hazard or condition that is not specifically covered by these specifications that is recognized by anyone will be immediately brought to the attention of supervisors or anyone having authority to stop the operation.

2. For any further fire prevention guidance or specifics, contact Contracting Officer’s Representative’s Representative.

1.4 STANDARD WORKDAY/WEEK

A. General: Work shall normally be accomplished Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. local time, excluding Federal legal holidays and non-work days resulting from holidays occurring on weekends.

B. Other Work Periods: When the Contractor desires to work at other than the aforementioned times, he shall submit a written request to Contracting Officer’s Representative’s Representative for approval, and written approval thereof shall be received prior to proceeding with work.

1. The request shall be submitted at least three (3) workdays prior to the proposed performance of work. The request shall indicate the day / days, time / amount of work, and reason why permission should be granted to perform work during nonstandard hours.

2. Approval for work to be performed during non-standard time will be given only in cases of extreme necessity.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION PERMIT

A. General: The Contractor shall obtain, through Contracting Officer’s Representative’s Representative, an AF Form 103—Base Civil Engineer Work Clearance Request (hereafter referred to as a “digging permit”), from the Facility Manager (FM). The purpose of the permit is to locate, prior to excavation, all known underground utilities.

B. Procedures: The Contractor shall initiate the request for a digging permit a minimum of five (5) working days prior to performing any excavation or ground penetration.

1. The Contractor shall clearly mark the location of the excavation or ground penetration with white, water-soluble, spray paint, or white utility marking flags.

a. The Contractor shall insure the markings are maintained until all responsible agencies or offices for each utility clear the area.

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b. The Contractor shall also show the identified area on a site plan. The site plan shall clearly delineate the proposed work area, nearest building, the nearest cross street to the location of digging.

c. The Contractor shall provide this site plan to the Facilities Manager when requesting the digging permit.

2. Contingency Measures: In the event that a representative for the designated utility does not respond to the locating request, the Contractor shall immediately notify Contracting Officer’s Representative’s Representative.

C. After identified utilities have been cleared through each affected agency or office and the FM, the Contractor will receive a copy of the digging permit. The Contractor must have the digging permit on the Work Site during the excavation process.

D. The Contractor shall exercise every precaution during excavation to prevent damage to the existing utilities. The Contractor shall immediately notify FM if any utilities are damaged during the location or excavation process.

1.6 HOT WORK PERMIT

A. General: The Contractor shall obtain from the Ellington Field / ANGB, Base Civil Engineer (BCE), through Contracting Officer’s Representative’s Representative, a permit for any welding or flame cutting operations prior to initiating such operations.

1. Permits are available from the Facilities Manager.

2. A minimum of two fire extinguishers shall be at the site of all open welding or flame cutting operations.

B. The Contractor shall initiate the request a minimum of five (5) working days prior to performing any hot work.

1.7 CONFINED SPACE PERMIT

A. General: The Contractor shall obtain from Base Civil Engineer, through Contracting Officer’s Representative, a Confined Space Permit prior to entry into any existing Base confined space.

1. A confined space shall be as defined in OSHA.

2. The Contractor shall initiate the request a minimum of five (5) working days prior to entry into any existing Base confined space.

1.8 24-HOUR POINT OF CONTACT

A. General: Contractor shall provide Contracting Officer’s Representative with a 24-hour number or numbers where his authorized representative can be contacted

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at anytime day or night; he shall also provide call forwarding capability for leaving a message. This number should be provided at the pre-construction conference, but not later than ten (10) days after the Notice to Proceed is issued.

1.9 UTILITIES AND SERVICES

A. General: Contractor shall be permitted the use of utility services (water, electric, and sewer) from the government’s existing system outlets.

1. Temporary utility connections shall be at the Contractor’s expense and installation shall be subject to the approval of Contracting Officer’s Representative.

2. Contractor shall provide telephone and other services required for the work.

3. If portable sanitary facilities are utilized, said facilities are subject to the approval of Contracting Officer’s Representative, in regards to the location, cleanliness, and maintenance of such facilities.

4. All temporary sewer / sanitation facilities shall be self-contained units with both urinals and stool capabilities. The units shall be sufficiently ventilated to control odors and fumes and should be emptied and cleaned at least every week or more often if required by Contracting Officer’s Representative. The doors should be self-closing.

5. The facilities will be located behind the construction fence and/or out of the public view.

1.10 UTILITY SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS

A. General: Contractor shall submit written notification not less than five (5) work days in advance for each planned interruption of a utility service.

1. No single interruption shall exceed eight (8) hours in duration.

2. Utility service interruptions shall not be permitted unless approved by

Contracting Officer’s Representative.

3. Service interruptions shall be accomplished at other than normal work hours if feasible.

1.11 DUST CONTROL

A. General: Contractor shall maintain all excavations, embankments, stockpiles, access roads, and all other work areas free from excess dust to such reasonable degree as to avoid causing a hazard or nuisance to base personnel or surrounding facilities.

1. Approved temporary methods consisting of sprinkling, chemical treatment, light bituminous treatment or similar methods will be permitted to control dust.

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2. Dust control shall be performed as the work proceeds and whenever a dust nuisance or hazard occurs.

3. The Contractor shall obtain, through Contracting Officer’s Representative’s Representative, an AF Form 103 – Base Civil Engineer Work Clearance Request (hereinafter referred to as a “digging permit”), from the Facility Manager (FM).

1.12 DISPOSITION OF REMOVED GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

A. General: All materials and equipment to be removed by Contractor and not reinstalled under this Contract, including debris generated by this project, shall be removed at regular intervals from the site and disposed of off-base by the Contractor.

B. Off-base disposal of materials shall be in conformance with applicable Federal, State, and Local Pollution Regulations at the Contractor’s expense.

1.13 PROTECTION OF BUILDING CONTENTS

A. General: Contractor shall protect from damage all building contents located immediately adjacent to the site of work, and shall repair, replace, or otherwise be held liable for all such damage. Building contents include, but are not limited to, furniture, equipment, materials, or items of supplies.

1.14 ACCOMPLISHMENT OF WORK

A. General: Access for delivery of materials and equipment, as well as removal of demolished equipment shall be coordinated with Contracting Officer’s Representative.

1. Construction personnel entry and locations of construction delivery, debris removal, construction storage and trailers, construction parking and personnel entries will be provided at the preconstruction meeting or by Contracting Officer’s Representative, as is appropriate.

2. Base communications personnel shall be allowed to work periodically within the project area during the construction period installing operational communication lines.

B. Smoking: such activities will not be permitted within any area of any Federal building.

1.15 RECYCLING

A. General: In support of national environmental efforts, Contractor is encouraged to recycle general administrative refuse associated with this project. This refuse includes the following:

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1. Cardboard

2. One gallon Mark 1 and 2 plastic bottles

3. Type 1 and 2 plastic soda bottles

4. Aluminum and steel soda cans

5. Mixed paper

1.16 COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATION REQUIREMENTS

A. General: Contractor shall, in order to effect the appropriate coordination and obtain clearance to operate two-way radio and radio frequency transmitting equipment on Ellington Field / AFGB, contact the Communications Flight Officer through Contracting Officer’s Representative.

1.17 SITE ACCESS AND SECURITY

A. General: Ellington Air National Guard Security has jurisdiction over all activities on or relevant to Ellington Field / ANGB. Contractor, his Subcontractors, Suppliers, and any other persons and organizations performing or furnishing any of the Work shall provide full compliance with any and all lawful orders of Ellington ANG Security Staff.

1. All Contractor access to the Site shall be as directed by Contracting Officer’s Representative.

2. Access to the Site shall be restricted and require issuance of a security pass or badge subject to the requirements of Ellington ANG Security.

B. Policies: The following is information pertaining to law enforcement and security policies in effect at Ellington Field / ANGB. Questions or comments that concern Base Security Police must be directed through Contracting Officer’s Representative.

1. Speed Limits: Speeding is not tolerated on ANGB. Speed should never exceed 30 mph. Radar detectors are illegal and speed limits are strongly enforced.

a. 10 mph in all parking lots;

b. 30 mph on Base roadways, unless otherwise posted.

2. Reserved / Prohibited Parking Areas: Reserved parking is marked by signs listing the person or category for whom the space is reserved or stating which type of decal is required to park in the space.

a. Prohibited parking is marked by sign or yellow paint on the curb.

b. Parking on the grass or seeded areas is strictly prohibited unless it is required for Contract completion.

3. Crosswalks: Motorists are required to yield to anyone in or about to enter a crosswalk.

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4. Joggers / Cyclists: Motorists are cautioned to look out for high numbers of people engaged in exercise, especially during the middle of the day.

5. Traffic Citations: Violation of base traffic rules could affect Contractor or individual access to the base. All provisions of the Air Force Regulations are enforceable for all drivers on Base. Actions taken as result of traffic citations:

a. Notification to employer with required actions

b. Loss of base driving privileges

c. Fines

d. Barment from the base

6. Weapons: No firearms, plastic explosives, fireworks, or any object which fires a projectile or explosive can be brought on base (except approved construction equipment). Offenses of this nature will be referred to the U.S.

Magistrates Court or the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

7. Gate Closures: Anytime a security system is activated or a hostile act is committed on base, security procedures call for access gates to be closed until the “all-clear” is given. Delays may occur when attempting to enter or depart the base during such an incident.

8. Controlled / Restricted Areas: Areas posted as Controlled or Restricted Areas (including the flight line, taxiways and ramps) are clearly marked with signs and constitute legal “No Trespassing” zones.

a. Entry into these areas is strictly prohibited unless specific written authority is granted.

b. Persons inadvertently entering a Controlled / Restricted area will be apprehended by security personnel and treated as hostiles until proper identity can be confirmed.

c. Construction personnel should cooperate with security personnel in these types of situations since security personnel will continue to elevate force with resistance received.

9. Required Coordination: If required to block off a street or portion of a street, before doing so, and with as much advance notice as possible, Contractor shall coordinate with Base Security Police Operations Branch between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Contracting Officer’s Representative.

10. Base Entry: Display Air Force Form 75 (Vehicle Pass), issued from the Pass and Registration Office, in the front windshield on the lower left side for easy viewing by security personnel.

a. Passes are not interchangeable and must be accounted for at all times and turned in upon Contract completion.

b. Current vehicle registration, valid driver's license and vehicle insurance are mandatory when on Ellington ANGB.

C. Theft Prevention: Contractor shall ensure all pilferable items are secured when not in use.

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1.18 PRECEDENCE OF AIR OPERATIONS

A. General: It is the explicit intention of the Contract that the safety of aircraft, as well as the Contractor’s equipment and personnel, is the most important consideration.

1. It is understood and agreed that the Contractor shall provide for the free and unobstructed movement of aircraft in the air operations areas of the airfield with respect to his / her own operations and the operations of all his / her subcontractors as specified in this section.

2. It is further understood and agreed that the Contractor shall provide for the uninterrupted operation of visual and electronic signals (including power supplies thereto) used in the guidance of aircraft while operating to, from, and upon the airfield.

3. With respect to his / her own operations and the operations of all his / her subcontractors, Contractor shall provide marking, lighting, and other acceptable means of identifying: personnel; equipment; vehicles; storage areas; and any work area or condition that may be hazardous to the operation of aircraft, fire-rescue equipment, or maintenance vehicles at the airport.

4. Contractor shall control his / her operations and the operations of his / her subcontractors and all suppliers so as to provide for the free and unobstructed movement of aircraft at Ellington ANGB.

B. Work Near Flight Line: When Work requires the Contractor to conduct his / her operations within one hundred (100) feet of the edge of any active taxiway pavement, the work shall be coordinated with Ellington ANGB, through Contracting Officer’s Representative, at least two (2) weeks prior to commencement of such work.

1. Contractor shall not commence operations within one hundred (100) feet of an active taxiway until so authorized by Contracting Officer’s Representative.

2. When Contract work requires Contractor to work within one hundred

(100) feet of the edge of an active taxiway pavement on an intermittent basis (intermittent opening and closing of the taxiway), Contractor shall maintain constant communications with Contracting Officer’s Representative or designated Base groups, as hereinafter specified;

immediately obey all instructions to vacate the area; immediately obey all instructions to resume work in such area.

3. Failure to maintain the specified communications or to obey instructions shall be cause for suspension of the Contractor’s operations in the area until the satisfactory conditions are provided.

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C. Maintenance of Aerial and Vehicular Traffic Ways: Contractor shall make his / her own estimate of all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary for providing the maintenance of aircraft and vehicular traffic as specified in this subsection.

1.19 ELLINGTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE SECURITY POLICY REQUIRE-

MENTS

Policy Letter: Contractor/Visitor Access Procedures

CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE CONTRACTORS:

General Contractor is required to email or fax a listing of individuals who are authorized to access Ellington Field to:

Major Gary Kerr (gary.kerr@txelli.ang.af.mil) Fax: 281-929-2762

The list of authorized personnel must include the following information:

• General Contractor Name/Address/Phone Number

• Subcontractor Name (if applicable)

• Subcontractor Address

• Subcontractor Office Phone Number

• Individual’s Name

• Individual’s State or Federal Identification Number (this must be a photo I.D.)

• Individual’s Date of Birth

• Individual’s Social Security Number (if available)

• Individual’s Supervisor Name

• Individual’s Supervisor Mobile Phone Number

• Projected Expiration Date of Contract Work

Major Kerr will enter the information into the Security Forces contractor access database. A printout of the database will be kept at the front gate. Persons whose names do not appear on the database will not be allowed access on to the installation.

Upon arriving at the base, individuals must be escorted by their supervisor to the front office of Security Forces in Building 1193 to be photographed and issued a Contractor’s Security Badge.

To obtain the badge, individuals must present current and valid Federal or State photograph identification cards.

The Ellington Field Contractor’s Security Badge will contain all of the above listed information and must be displayed on the individual’s person at all times while on base.

Persons not properly displaying photo identification badges will be escorted off of the installation.

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Misuse or alteration of the Security Badge will result in permanent disbarment from the base.

DELIVERIES AND SINGLE-DAY WORKERS

General Contractor or Squadron Representatives must advise the Front Gate in writing when deliveries are expected or when individual workers or visitors will need access to the site for a single day.

The Front Gate will take down the following information and issue temporary numbered badges:

• Individual’s Name

• Company Name

• Company Phone Number

• License Plate Number

The temporary badge must be returned to the Front Gate upon departure from the base each day.

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CONTRACT CONSIDERATIONS 010190 - 1

SECTION 010190 – CONTRACT CONSIDERATIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes:

1. Schedule of values.

2. Change procedures.

B. Related Section includes: Section 01600 – Material and Equipment: Product substitu-tions and options.

1.3 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Submit a printed schedule on AIA Form G703 - Application and Certificate for Pay-ment Continuation Sheet or electronic media (printout and disk), if approved by the Contracting Officer.

B. Submit Schedule of Values in triplicate within 10 days after date established in Notice to Proceed.

C. Format: Utilize the identical breakdown of construction activities as will be used for the construction progress schedule (See Section 01310). Identify each line item with a number corresponding with the major specification Section and a sub-number for each work item.

D. Include in each line item, a direct proportional amount of Contractor's overhead and profit.

E. Revise schedule of values to list approved Change Orders, with each Application for Payment.

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1.4 APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT

A. Submit three copies of each application on AIA Form G702 - Application and Certifi-cate for Payment and AIA G703 - Continuation Sheet, or other form as approved by the Contracting Officer

B. Content and Format: Utilize Schedule of Values for listing items in Application for

Payment.

C. Invoices of Material on Hand: Submit copies of invoices and delivery tickets for stored materials included in the application for payment for the first time. Submit with appli-cation for payment copies of "paid" receipts for materials on hand that were presented for payment on previous application for payment.

1.5 CHANGE PROCEDURES

A. The Contracting Officer’s Representative will advise of minor changes in the Work not involving an adjustment to Contract Sum or Contract Time field changes.

B. The Contractor may propose changes by submitting a request for change to the Con-tracting Officer, describing the proposed change and its full effect on the Work. Include a statement describing the reason for the change, and the effect on the Contract Sum and Contract Time with full documentation and a statement describing the effect on Work by separate or other contractors. Document any requested substitutions in accordance with Section 01600. Document proposed additional cost or credit for changes on AF Form 3052 – Construction Cost Estimate Breakdown, as described below.

C. Construction Change Directive: Contracting Officer’s Representative may issue a direc-tive, signed by the Contracting Officer, instructing the Contractor to proceed with a change in the Work, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order. Document will de-scribe changes in the Work, and designate method of determining any change in Con-tract Sum or Contract Time. Promptly provide cost and time estimates and execute the change.

D. Change Order Forms: Summarize Change Order Proposal on AF Form 3052, Construc-tion Cost Estimate Breakdown, or other forms as approved by the Contracting Officer.

Provide breakdown of cost on change order in compliance with Competitive Bidding Act of 1974. Where possible, utilize R.S. Means Facility Construction Cost Data (2002 Bare Cost, adjusted for the Houston, Texas Area). Include R.S. Means line item refer-ence numbers, quantities and cost amounts as backup to AF Form 3052. For items not covered by R.S. Means, include copies of subcontractor and supplier quotes.

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ALLOWANCES 010230 - 1

SECTION 010230 – ALLOWANCES

Possibly Needed for Removal of Contaminated Soils

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Related Section includes: Division 1 Section 010190, Article 1.5 “Change Procedures” specifies procedures for submitting and handling Change Orders.

1.3 ALLOWANCES

A. Include in the Contract Sum bid allowance as indicated in the schedule below. This allowance is ABI #____.

B. Allowance amount includes the cost of goods to the Contractor, less applicable trade discounts.

1. Included in the amount of each allowance and included in the Contract Sum are costs for handling, including delivery, unloading, uncrating, storage, protection, installation, and the Contractor's overhead and profit.

C. Coordinate materials and their installation for each allowance with related materials and installations.

1.4 SELECTION AND PURCHASE

A. Advise the Contracting Officer when the final selection and purchase of goods described by an allowance must be completed to avoid delaying the Work.

B. Assist the Owner in determining qualifications of suppliers and installers.

C. Obtain proposals and make recommendations when required by the Contracting Officer.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit proposals for purchase of goods included in allowances.

B. Submit invoices or delivery slips to indicate quantities of materials delivered to the Project Site for use in fulfilling each allowance.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF ALLOWANCES

A. Bid Allowance: Include lump sum of $________________ dollars for the removal and proper disposal of contaminated soils.

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SECTION 010320 – OPTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements governing Options, as well as descriptions of the individual Options.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Options: These items define work that is to be priced separately from the Base Bid.

Each Option stands on its own and is not contingent on any other Option. The Government will accept or reject any Option on an individual basis.

1. The cost for each Option is a NET ADDITION to the Contract Sum to incorporate into the Work. No other adjustments are made to the Contract Sum.

1.4 PROCEDURES FOR OPTIONS

A. Coordination: Modify or adjust affected adjacent Work as necessary to completely and fully integrate that Work into the Project.

1. Include as part of each Option, miscellaneous devices, accessory objects, and similar items incidental to or required for a complete and proper installation, whether or not mentioned as part of the Option.

B. Notification: Immediately following the award of the Contract, each party involved will be notified in writing of the status of each Option, indicating whether each has been accepted, rejected, or deferred for later consideration.

C. Execution: Accepted Options will be implemented under the same conditions as other Work of this Contract.

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D. Scope of Related Work: A “Schedule of Options” is included at the end of this Section.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF OPTIONS

A. The designated Options for this Project are as follows:

PRIORITY

OPTION

1. Remove old concrete slab at SE corner of building and provide suitable fill for sod.

2. Provide solar lighting in lieu of base site lighting.

3. Add sod in lieu of hydromulch at SE corner of building (the approximate area is 10,320 sq.ft.)

4. Demolition of the existing 12,086 sq.ft. one-story building fire station and its foundation. For more information on the building components, refer to attached sheets A1 & A-2 of Project No. 84120 located at the back of the set of drawings.

All utility lines are to be capped at the property line.

Access road, POV parking, and access apron between bays and the aircraft ramp to remain undisturbed.

Once building and foundation are removed, backfill with clean suitable material and provide hydro mulch.

Based on the Asbestos Survey at Ellington Field ANG Base, Houston, Texas, from July 6-16, 1999 conducted by the Air National Guard Readiness Center Civil Engineering Technical Services Center’s Asbestos Management Team, the Existing Building 694 is Asbestos Free.

5. Add resinous epoxy flooring at all apparatus bays and Infectious Control Room

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SECTION 010400 - PROJECT COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

A. Statement of Qualification (SOQ) for land surveyor or civil engineer.

B. Photographs and other records of examination.

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, and other Division 1 Sections apply to this section.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Base: Collective term used to represent personnel from Ellington Field / ANGB.

1.4 OTHER WORK

A. Coordination of Contractor’s Work by Others: Reference other parts of the Contract Documents for coordination of Contractor’s work by others, if any, and coordinate Contractor’s Work with Contracting Officer’s Representative.

B. Other work is anticipated to be performed at site by others prior to, during, and in sequence with scheduled performance of Work under these Contract Documents as follows:

C. Public Utilities and Agencies:

1) Utility services under this contract to be handled as follows (wording is from the Civil Engineering Demolition Contract Documents):

“The water and gas utility services shall be valved off, isolated and capped flush with the entry into each building or at ground level, depending on the configuration of the service. Base experience shows that the plastic shutoff valves (plug type) on the water services have a high failure rate when operated. The contractors shall take this situation under consideration when preparing bids and work schedules.

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1.5 UTILITIES / INFRASTRUCTURE

A. Coordinate Work with various utilities within Project limits. Notify applicable utilities prior to commencing Work, if damage occurs, or if conflicts or emergencies arise during Work.

1.6 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. General:

1. Project Engineer: Schedule physical arrangements for meetings throughout progress of Work, prepare meeting agenda with appropriate government, Base Representative and Contractor input, and distribute with written notice of each meeting, preside at meetings, record minutes to include significant proceedings and decisions, and reproduce and distribute copies of minutes within three (3) days after each meeting to participants and parties affected by meeting decisions.

2. Representatives from the Project Engineer’s Office, Base, Contractor, and Subcontractors shall attend meetings, as needed.

B. Preconstruction Conference:

1. Contractor shall be prepared to discuss the following subjects, as a minimum:

a. Required schedules

b. Status of Bonds and insurance

c. Sequencing of critical path work items

d. Project changes and clarification procedures

e. Use of site, access, office and storage areas, security and temporary facilities

f. Major product delivery and priorities

g. Contractor’s safety plan and representative

h. Progress payment procedures

2. Attendees may include but not be limited to:

a. Government’s representatives

b. Base representatives

c. Contracting Officer

d. Contractor’s resident superintendent

e. Contractor’s quality control representative

f. Subcontractors’ representatives whom Contractor may desire or

Contracting Officer may request to attend

g. Contracting Officer’s representatives

h. Utility representatives and others as appropriate

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C. Progress Meetings:

1. Project Engineer will schedule regular progress meetings at site, conducted bi-weekly to review Work progress, progress schedule, Shop Drawing and Sample submissions schedule, Application for Payment, contract modifications, and other matters needing discussion and resolution.

2. Attendees will include:

a. Government’s representative(s), as appropriate

b. Base representatives

c. Contractor, Subcontractors, and Suppliers, as appropriate

d. Contracting Officer’s representative(s)

e. Utility representatives and others as appropriate

D. Other Meetings: In accordance with Contract Documents and as may be required by the Government and/or Contracting Officer.

1.7 SEQUENCE OF WORK

A. Include the Milestones and sequences of Work specified herein as a part of the progress schedule required under Division 1 Section 01310, “Progress Schedules”.

B. Construct Work in stages, as indicated on the Plans, to allow for continuous…