01001-00-General_Requirements.doc

ELLINGTON FIELD JRB, HOUSTON, TX

3/17/2009

SECTION 010010 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1 part 1 - general

1.1 JURISDICTIONS

A. The Project Work Site, Ellington Field JRB (EFJRB), 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 (COR) at least 48 hours before authorization, coordination, or notification is required from the appropriate organization at EFJRB 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 Field JRB.

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 COR, 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 Base Security Police through COR.

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 COR. COR will contact the EFJRB Wing Safety Office during weekdays, or the EFJRB Command Post at any other time.

a. In case of life-threatening emergency, dial 911 (on a base phone) to reach the Security Police, Fire Department, or ambulance. On a non base phone dial 281-929-2337 for Fire Department/ Ambulance and 281-929-2041 for Security Police.

b. Emergency treatment for serious or life-threatening injuries is available at the EFJRB via ambulance to the extent necessary to stabilize the patient and prevent undue suffering and transportation to the nearest hospital.

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 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 standard galvanized chain link.

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.

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 EFJRB 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 Briefings:

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 EFJRB Fire Chief, through COR, when open burning is intended.

2. Maintain individual documentation that all general and subcontractors have been briefed monthly or as required by the contract or OSHA standards. Provide all documentation to include attendance and issues discussed to the COR for record keeping.

1.3 fire prevention standards

A. The following is information pertaining to fire prevention standards at EFJRB. 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 COR, the Base Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Section with 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 on a base phone or 281-929-2337 on a cellular or non-base phone. This number shall be posted in all areas where work is being performed.

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

1. Connection to a main or fire hydrant by a contractor will first be coordinated through COR 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 COR.

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 firefighters 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 COR.

G. Deactivation of Existing Alarm Systems: The Contractor will notify the Fire Prevention representative, through COR, 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.

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 COR.

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 COR 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 COR, 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 10 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.

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 Facility 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 COR.

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 EFJRB, Base Civil Engineer (BCE), through COR, a permit for any welding or flame cutting operations prior to initiating such operations.

1. Permits are available from the Facility 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 COR, 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 to the COR 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 COR with a 24‑hour number or numbers where his authorized representative can be contacted 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 COR.

2. Contractor shall provide telephone and other services required for the work and coordinate this effort with Base Communications.

3. If portable sanitary facilities are utilized, said facilities are subject to the approval of COR, in regards to the location, cleanliness, and maintenance of such facilities.

4. All temporary sewer eq \O(/, ) 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 COR. 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 to the BCE 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 COR.

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.

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

1.12 PATCHING AND REPAIRING

A. General: After the work has been completed, any Contractor-caused damages to Base structures, facilities, streets, curbs, walks, lawns, etc., shall be properly patched, repaired, or replaced to the complete satisfaction of COR.

B. Damaged Surfaces: Any holes, cuts, breakage’s, and damages made in finished surfaces of the area in which work has been accomplished, shall be properly repaired and the disfigured areas then painted over, or otherwise repaired and resurfaced in kind, to match the existing finishes to the complete satisfaction of COR.

1.13 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. A manifest indicating all materials removed from the base shall be accomplished to include its landfill location or its final resting place. These manifests and an electronic copy shall be turned into the CRO for recordkeeping until the project is complete.

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

1.14 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.

1.15 Accomplishment of Work

A. General: Access for delivery of materials and equipment, as well as removal of demolished equipment shall be coordinated with COR.

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 COR, 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 Federal building. An outdoor designated smoking area will be provided with “Butt Cans.”

1.16 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:

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

1.17 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 EFJRB, contact the Communications Flight Officer through COR.

1.18 site access and security

A. General: EFJRB Security Police has jurisdiction over all activities on or relevant to EFJRB. 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 EFJRB Security Staff.

1. All Contractor access to the Site shall be as directed by COR.

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

3. FAR Clause 52.222.54 Employment Edibility Verification will be enforced and required for this project. It can be found at http://efcr.gpoaccess.gov or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ B. Policies: The following is information pertaining to law enforcement and security policies in effect at EFJRB. Questions or comments that concern Base Security Police must be directed through COR.

1. Speed Limits: Speeding is not tolerated on EFJRB. 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.

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 shall 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 COR.

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 EFJRB.

c. Carpooling is strongly encouraged

d. All contractor vehicles will be searched each time they enter the facility.

C. Theft Prevention: Contractor shall ensure all pilferable items are secured when not in use. The government is not liable for missing items.

1.19 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 Field JRB.

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 Field JRB, through COR, 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 COR.

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 COR 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.

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.

1.20 ELLINGTON Field JRB SECURITY POLICY REQUIREMENTS

Policy Letter: Contractor/Visitor Access Procedures (The policy letter will be provided at the Pre-Construction Meeting.)

CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE CONTRACTORS:

General Contractor is required to email or hand deliver the 147 SFS Form 3 and e-verify is completed on each individual who will be authorized, to include sub-contractors, to access Ellington Field to the COR. A form will be provided by the COR and will need to be filled out for each individual.

The COR will deliver the signed form accompanied by the e-verify to 147 Security Police. 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 after the Form 3 has been completed. 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.

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.

2 part 2 - products (not used)

3 part 3 - execution (not used)

END OF SECTION 010010

GENERAL REQUIRMENTS

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