Specifications_E_revised.pdf

USAG BENELUX

ENGINEERING DIVISION

HANGAR # 6 - CHIEVRES AIR BASE

HAINAUT - BELGIUM

SPECIFICATIONS FOR

PROJECT R-CH-O2D-15045-15

LOCATION Throughout Belgium

TITLE IDIQ Finishing works (Repair interior and exterior painting, floor &wall covering, false ceiling and partitions)

DATE October 2015

INDEX

CHAPTER I : GENERAL

CHAPTER II : TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 1: Wall papering SECTION 2: Floor coverings SECTION 3: Interior painting SECTION 4: Exterior painting SECTION 5: False ceiling & partitions

CHAPTER I

GENERAL

G-01: SCOPE OF WORK

A) General work description

The project consists of the interior and exterior repainting and/or replacement of floor coverings (vinyl), and/or replacement of the wall papers, and/or repair of false ceiling, and/or construction of partitions.

Period :

Base Period 01 June 2016 – 31 May 2017 Option Period 1 01 June 2017 – 31 May 2018 Option Period 2 01 June 2018 – 31 May 2019 Option Period 3 01 June 2019 – 31 May 2020

B) Accomplishment of the above work consists of furnishing all labour, materials and equipment and performing all work in accordance with these specifications.

C) The sites of work are located within Belgium. Not limited list of potential sites and type of buildings.

CHIEVRES AIR BASE & CASERNE DAUMERIE

Rue Grande 56

7950 CHIEVRES

SHAPE

7010 CASTEAU

USAG – Benelux - Brussels Leuvensesteenweg 13

1932 ST-STEVENS-WOLUWE

Sterrebeek Annex Avenue J.F. Kennedy, 12

1933 STERREBEEK

D) For the buildings located throughout Belgium, the keys shall be made available by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). If key(s) are lost by the contractor, he shall be charged for the replacement of the locks, cylinders and master key system if necessary.

E) At termination of contract, keys shall be returned to the COR.

F) Contractor’s personnel are not authorized to smoke inside the buildings.

G-02: PRINCIPAL FEATURES

Principal items to be performed to accomplish the work consist of the following:

1) Surfaces preparation

2) Repainting work inside and outside

3) Replacement of soft floor covering

4) Replacement of wall papers

5) False ceiling

6) Partitions

G-03: PERFORMANCE

The above general outline of principal features does not in any way limit the responsibility of the contractor to perform all work necessary to achieve the desired end results and to supply all materials and labor required by these specifications and drawings (annex # 1).

G-04: COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION OF WORK

Contractor shall start work within 5 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Belgian Legal Holidays, after being issued a D.O (Delivery Order) by the appointed OO (Ordering Officer). There is no guarantee of minimum work per week.

The maximum requirements may not exceed 400m2 of floor covering or painting, and 400m2 of wall covering per week.

Maximum number of working days allowed for a complete renovation:

Removal and installation of wall papers: 150 m2 per working day except if the surface requires some repairs. In that case, a reasonable extension of time shall have to be negotiated with the contracting officer

Removal of carpet: 150 m2 per working day

Removal and laying of vinyl: 65 m2 per working day except if the support requires some repairs. In that case, a reasonable extension of time shall have to be negotiated with the contracting officer painting: 200 m2 per working day for the first coating or any additional coating false ceiling: 130 m2 per working day partitions: 30m2 per working day

For a complete or partial renovation, as these works cannot be performed simultaneously, the maximum number of working days that are finally allowed shall be calculated in adding the maximum numbers of working days allowed item per item + the possible extra days to be negotiated with the contracting officer.

If the surface that must be painted, wall papered or covered with carpet or vinyl show special characteristics preventing the execution of the work, the contracting officer must be contacted immediately by the contractor. If he fails to do that, it shall be his one and only responsibility.

The work manager must be present during final inspection and if COR requires additional work or corrections to any part of the work, this shall be done on the spot. The ordering officer shall furnish the description of the work to be executed.

No work shall be requested nor executed in an occupied unit.

In order to insure the continuity in the work progress, the contractor shall be responsible to get all the permits to continue work during mandatory holidays for firms in the construction field (July and December, except legal holidays).

G-05: RESERVED

G-06: MOVING OF FURNITURE

Furniture (exceptional)

This item covers the exceptional move and reinstallation of office furniture (located at a maximum height of 10meters). For this move item, the contractor shall be responsible for any damage caused to the furniture, in which case the contractor shall perform all required repairs to original condition or replace the damaged item at the entire satisfaction of the contracting officer or his duly authorized representative.

In his bid, the contractor shall give his price as if he was to move and reinstall these items.

When ordering, this item shall be applicable or not, fully or partly, according to the COR’s decision. As in the previous item, the contractor shall perform all required repairs to original condition or replace the damaged item at the entire satisfaction of the contracting officer or his duly mandated representative.

G-07: SITE MAINTENANCE AND FINAL CLEANING

During performance of works, all measures should be taken to avoid improper temporary storage of waste generated by works.

In particular, emphasis shall be put on POL (Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants) containing equipment or solid waste/hazardous waste (scrap metal...)

All hazardous wastes from paints, oils, lubricating products and/or containers and chemical products shall be evacuated to an appropriate waste disposal site according to Belgian and regional laws. Hazardous Waste cannot be stored on or evacuated to US Army property. The special evacuation of wastes is included in the individual items.

As soon as the work is finished, the contractor shall remove all his equipment, excess materials, debris, etc. generated by his work and shall evacuate them outside US Government installations.

All glazed windows, walls, floors, fixed equipment, electrical appliances, hardware, mirrors that have to be put back in place shall be carefully cleaned and made free of paint spots.

G-08: RESERVED

G-09: WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS

a/ All work done by the contractor shall be in strict conformance with the best practices of the trades involved.

b/ The contractor shall employ workmen who are skilled in their particular trades.

c/ The contractor shall be responsible for his personnel’s actions. There shall be no smoking in Army Buildings.

d/ At all times, the contractor’s personnel must have in their possession official identification documents recognized by the Belgian authorities, with a recent photograph.

e/ The paints shall be lead free. Certificates from the paint manufacturer, with properly identified number of batch, bath and manufacture date, must be available. Providing information referring to nanoparticles contained or not in the paint used f/ The same type of carpeting, vinyl and wall paper shall be used during the whole duration of the contract, except if not manufactured any more. Replacement material shall be submitted to the previous approval of the contracting officer or his representative.

g/ All materials shall be submitted to the C.O.R.’s approval prior to use.

h/ Trash: all paint, oil, lubricating products and/or chemical containers and materials are to be disposed of at the appropriate waste disposal site according to Belgian and regional laws. They must not be stored or dumped on U.S.

Army controlled property. The cost associated with special waste disposal shall be included in the cost of individual contract line items.

i/ hazardous products: All hazardous products brought on site by the contractor must be documented on an inventory list with safety data sheet.

G-10: SKETCHES

Drawings or sketches of each installation and building can be obtained (if available) from Design Section, Hangar # 6 - Chievres Air Base, 068/27.56.83.

G-11: GUARANTEE

The contractor shall guarantee his workmanship and materials for a minimum period of one (1) year after the date of final acceptance or for the period as specified by pertinent Belgian laws for the workmanship or materials in question, whichever is longer.

G-12: TEMPORARY INSTALLATIONS

After normal working hours temporary installations such as ladders or scaffoldings shall not be disassembled unless such presence represents a safety hazard and are advised by the COR. Temporary installations shall not remain erected in front of doorways or any other entrances of the building after normal working hours. The contractor shall secure the building when he leaves the work site for any reason.

G-13: SITE VISIT

Bidders are requested to inspect some sites where services shall be performed in order to take knowledge of the general and particular conditions that could influence the cost of the work of the contract.

The offeror shall coordinate the site visit with the following individual of the Directorate of Public Works.

Mr. Christophe POTTIEZ Base Aérienne de Chièvres - Hangar # 6 Phone: 068/27.56.83

Site visits: see administrative clauses.

G-14: STANDARDS

All Belgian norms and regulations (NBN (Bureau de Normalisation), EN (European Norm), etc) concerning the performance of this project shall be applicable.

All regulations in matter of environmental, safety and health shall be applicable

- General Regulations for Work Protection (RGPT) and the Act of 4 August 1996 CODE on well-being of workers in the performance of their work.

G-15 : SCHEDULING OF WORK

Prior to starting any work, the contractor shall furnish the contracting officer, for approval, a detailed schedule showing the successive phases of the work. All interruptions or disturbance in normal functioning of US Government organizations shall also be indicated (road closure, water or utility cuts).

G-16: HOT WORK PERMIT

All security measures as stated in the “Règlement Général sur la Protection du Travail/ CODE” shall be complied with. Prior to starting the work, the contractor shall ask a Hot Work Permit (for welding, cutting work, etc...) to the COR. This permit shall be delivered by the U.S. Army Fire Officer.

In addition, no open fires or burning of trash shall be allowed within the confines of the USAG Benelux (NSSG) Community.

Contractors, concessionaires or vendors performing work or conducting business on or in facilities under the jurisdiction of the USAG Benelux Military Community Commander AOR shall conform to this regulation. The Contractor Officer’s Representative (COR) shall ensure that a copy of the French or Dutch translation of this regulation is handed to contractors at pre-construction conferences and that all requirements therein are adhered to.

Specific requirements and limitations are as follows:

1. Smoking shall be prohibited in the vicinity of hazardous operations and locations.

2. Waste material and rubbish shall not be stored or allowed to accumulate within the building or in the immediate vicinity, but shall be removed from the site at least daily. Rubbish shall not be burned on the site.

3. Contractor materials and equipment shall not be stored in a location or manner which shall create a fire exposure to facilities adjacent to the project site.

4. The contractor shall provide fire extinguishers at all locations where work is carried out.

5. In every building operation where a shed, storage, or other shanty is placed, or room or space is used for storage or workshop, the contractor shall provide at least one approved portable fire extinguisher in a accessible location.

6. Flammable liquids and other hazardous materials such as paints, paint thinner, gasoline, asphalt, and tar shall be stored in small detached structures or out in the open and not inside main buildings. Low flash point liquid used within buildings shall be handled only in approved safety cans.

7. Adequate ventilation shall be provided for paint spraying and operations involving the application of materials using adhesives containing flammable solvents. Such operations shall be conducted remote from any potential source of ignition.

8. Asphalt and tar kettles shall be located in a safe place outside of the building. Such kettles shall not be placed on roofs or porches. Continuous supervision shall be maintained while kettles are in operation by the contractor. Metal covers shall be provided for all kettles to smother flames in case of fire.

9. Electrical wiring and equipment for lighting, heating, and power purposes shall be installed in compliance with current US and Host Nation Electrical Regulation requirements.

10. Cutting and welding shall not be permitted unless:

a. A valid Hot Work Permit (welding permit) is available.

b. Combustibles have been safely covered or moved away.

c. A fire guard with a serviceable fire extinguisher is posted for the duration of the work and 30 minutes thereafter to assure that sparks or drops of hot material do not start fires.

11. Fire hydrants shall only be used for fire fighting and training of the local fire and Emergency Services.

Water can only be taken from hydrants with the permission of the Community Fire and Emergency Services Office. Parking within 2.5 m (8 feet) of a hydrant is not permitted. Vehicles and other equipment with fuel driven motors, with mounted and filled fuel tanks shall be equipped with 2,5 kg or larger carbon dioxide or dry chemical fire extinguishers.

12. Gasoline, oil and grease shall not be disposed into drainage systems or public water systems. Oil contaminated areas shall be covered with an absorbent material and removed in accordance with the USAG Benelux Spill Prevention and Response plan (SPRP). The SPRP is updated regularly by the Environmental Division. Please ensure that contracting personnel are working with the last approved version. Any POL spillage shall be reported immediately to the DES Fire and Emergency Services Office, DSN 361- 5401/5347.

13. Construction offices, huts, construction vehicles, trailers and supplies shall be located at least 10 m from all adjacent buildings.

14. Access for fire fighting vehicles shall be provided to the immediate job site at the start of construction and maintained until all construction is completed. Vehicle parking control measures shall be established.

15. Free access from the street to fire hydrants and to outside connections for standpipes or other firefighting equipment, whether permanent or temporary, shall be provided and maintained at all times. No materials or constructions shall be placed within 10 feet of such hydrants or connections, or between fire hydrants and the center line of the street.

16. Scaffolding materials or equipment shall not block fire escape routes or access routes during performance of projects in occupied buildings.

17. In all buildings over 30 feet in height at least one stairway shall be provided in a usable condition at all times.

18. Notification and actions to be taken in case of a fire:

a. Persons who discover a fire shall immediately alarm all personnel in the area, and shall report the fire to the Community Military Police using the nearest telephone. Military telephones dial 117.

b. The fire shall be reported using the building number. If the fire is outside of a building, the nearest building number shall be given. Stay on the phone until the operator on duty has completely understood and does not have any further questions. After the notification you should immediately ensure all windows and doors are closed and that all personnel have left the area.

The responding fire department must be informed if any special dangers exist; example: If gas and pressurized containers, or paint and other flammable material are within the range of the fire. Not only acute fires, but also fires which have been extinguished and did not cause any damage must be reported.

c. To ensure smooth notification and fire fighting procedures, it is essential to show all employees the location of the nearest telephone, make sure they are familiar with the building number in which they are employed, and inform them of the locations of the fire extinguishers.

Also, for fire safety reasons, hot work permit shall not be issued to perform cutting or welding operations before or after USAG BENELUX AOR regular duty hours.

G-17: ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

All measures shall be taken to prevent occurrence of spills during works. When a leak is detected (i.e. fuel leak on field works vehicles or company vans), the contractor shall proceed to the immediate clean-up of the spill. Should the spill characteristics exceed the contractors response capacities, the contractor shall immediately contact:

1) The Contracting Officer Representative (068 27 5644)

2) The Chievres Air Base Fire Department (068/ 27 5401).

3) The USAG Benelux Environmental Division (068 27 5704)

4) The Spill Response Coordinator (068 27 5906)

The contractor must comply with all European, Belgian and regional environmental laws and regulations as well as regulations specified within the Belgian Final Governing Standards (BFGS). The BFGS is available on request through the Contracting Officer Representative. BFGS requirements that should be followed include, but are not limited to, the following:

BFGS Requirements

Air:

Any work that may potentially result in the release/recovery/recycling of a refrigerant requires the supervision of a trained refrigerant technician. (C.2.3.6.1.)

The use of the following Ozone Depleting Substances is prohibited: CFC’s, other fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons, Halons, Carbon tetrachloride, 1.1.1.trichloro-ethane, Carbon tetrachloride, Hydrobromoflurorocarbones, bromochloromethane. (C.2.3.6.5.1) The following use of HCFCs is prohibited: aerosol, solvents, and refrigerants. (C2.3.6.5.2)

Drinking Water:

Only lead-free pipe, solder, flus and fittings can be used to repair water systems and plumbing systems for drinking water. (C3.3.1.11)

Waste Water:

Best Management Practices (Table C4.T1) Protect fueling areas from rain and store spill response equipment nearby.

Construct sediment dams/silt fences around construction sites.

Perform corrosion control activities inside.

Store product drums/materials inside or under cover.

Capture sandblasting media, any paint waste and clean up materials (thinners, rinsates) for proper disposal.

Hazardous Materials (HMs):

HM containers and storage areas must be properly maintained. (C5.3.2) Dispensing and storage areas for flammable liquids must have secondary containments. (C5.3.2) All HMs must be labeled correctly. (C5.3.9) All persons who use, handle or store HMs must be appropriately trained. (C5.3.10) HMs must be in a locked cabinet/compartment when not in daily use. (C5.3.13.7 and C5.3.13.8.6.1) Non-fixed liquid petroleum gas (LPG) containers must be stored outdoors. (C5.3.13.1) Each HM must have a readily available Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) in English OR the predominant language.

(C5.2.15)

Hazardous Waste (HW):

HW generated by the contractor shall not be stored on Base, even temporarily, and must be disposed of at the cost of the contractor and by the contractor to an authorized facility outside of USAG Benelux.

HW should be segregated by the different hazardous characteristics (corrosive / flammable etc). (C6.3.2.1) All HW containers must be closed, in good condition and with no traces of corrosion, leaks or spills. (BFGS C6.3.4 -> C5.3.2) HW containers must be labeled correctly. (C6.3.4 ->C5.2.8)

Solid Waste:

Solid Waste must be disposed of at the cost of the contractor and by the contractor to an authorized facility outside USAG Benelux installations. It is recommended that the waste is recycled to the maximum extent possible.

Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants:

At a minimum, all personnel handling (POL) shall be trained annually in the operation and maintenance of equipment to prevent discharges; discharge procedure protocols; general facility operations and the USAG Benelux (Belgian installations) Red Plan (updated regularly). (C9.3.6) If the fueling of vehicles/machines is required on an installation it must take place on an impervious surface that drains to an oil-water separated. (C9.3.8.1.4.2)

Noise:

The contractor shall not cause sound levels in surrounding public place to exceed an established maximum level of 90dB (C10.3.1.)

Breaking and sieving activities shall neither be performed between 1900 and 0700 nor on Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. (C10.3.5.2.1)

Historic and Cultural Resources:

Any discovery of archeological resources shall be reported to the project COR within three business days. (C12.3.8.1)

Asbestos:

There are buildings and structures throughout USAG Benelux that contain asbestos. In particular asbestos can be found in cement piping, cement roofing, boiler gaskets, cement panels, cement chimney inspection holes and thermal system insulations. The identification of asbestos within a building and/or structure shall be made within the work specific Environmental Review.

Spill:

When using and/or storing HMs or POLs the contractor must have the ‘Red Plan’ readily available, in English AND the predominant working language. The Red Plan is different for the Walloon and Brussels regions and is updated regularly.

Work-Specific Environmental Reviews With each Delivery Order (DO) the contractor shall receive an Environmental Review that is specific to the requested work (e.g. re-paint building 20006). The contractor must also respect and apply all environmental measures defined in the Environmental Review as it shall mention site specific precautions that are not mentioned within this review. The review shall be written by the USAG Benelux Environmental Division and communicated to the contractor through the

COR.

The USAG Benelux Environmental Management System (EMS)

USAG Benelux Environmental Management System (EMS):

USAG Benelux implemented EMS IAW EO13423, ISO 14001:2004(E), DoD, and IMCOM requirements. An EMS is an overall management system that includes organizational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and maintaining the environmental policy of an organization. USAG Benelux and EMS is designed to ensure that all personnel, including contract personnel, whose work activities can cause a real or potential significant environmental impact, are aware of how their work supports the EMS and are competent to perform their roles, responsibilities, and authorities while supporting the Garrison’s mission. Contractors and their personnel are required to be aware of, and comply with, the Garrison EMS policy and legal and other requirements when performing work at an installation.

The Garrison EMS is explained during the contractor pre-performance meeting and/or in the EMS manual, which may be requested from the Environmental Division. The USAG Commander’s Environmental Policy may be viewed on line at:

http://www.usagbenelux.eur.army.mil/documents/Policies/BNL_PL17(PWE)EnvironmenalMgt%20System(EMS).pdf

G-18: COORDINATION IN MATTER OF SAFETY AND HEALTH

1. The law of 04 August 1996 related to the welfare of workers during the execution of their work and the royal decree of 25 January 2001 concerning temporary or mobile work sites are applicable for this project.

In accordance with article 71, §3, of above mentioned royal decree, a project-coordination as foreseen in section III, 1st sub section, of this royal decree has been set up during the elaboration of this project. Therefore, there is a safety and health plan related to this project for these specifications.

The contractor shall comply with the recommendations of this safety and health plan (available upon request to the “Engineering Plans and Services Division”, Hangar # 6, Chievres Air Base (David Diricq, EPS Division, tel.068/27.54.46). These recommendations are part of this project.

In application of the same article 71, §3, an execution-coordinator shall be designated by the C.O.R. for the coordination in matter of safety and health during the execution of this project.

Within 15 days after contract award, the contractor shall submit at least 4 proposals of execution-coordinator to the C.O.R.’s approval with:

・ the necessary documents for the verification of the compliance with the conditions to exercise the coordinator function (art. 56 to 64 of R.D. dated 25.01.2001 completed by the royal decree of 19.12.2001)

No proposal may emanate from a coordinator working for the awarding firm or for an office on which the contractor has a supervisory position.

The C.O.R. has 10 calendar days to choose the execution-coordinator.

The coordinator’s fee is at the contractor’s charge.

2. The contractor has 15 days from the selection of the coordinator to make up and transmit to the C.O.R. and to the execution-coordinator a document with all the complementary elements to his bid that could be claimed by the coordinator.

3. The execution-coordinator does not act as a substitute for the C.O.R. He plays the role of an advisor of the awarding party. His mission is the following:

3.1. General obligations from the law of 04 August 1996 and royal decree of 25 January 2001

1. to coordinate the implementation of the general prevention principles described at article 5 of the law of 04 August 1996, during the technical or planning selections, in order to schedule the various simultaneous or consecutive works or phases of work, as well as during the expectation of the duration of these various works or phases of work;

2. to coordinate the implementation of relevant provisions in order to ensure that the contractors properly implement the general prevention principles and execution principles described at articles 4, 5 and 15 of the law of 04 August 1996;

3. to draw up a coordination logbook comprising the elements described at article 33 of the royal decree of 25 January 2001, except for elements dealing with the design of the project, and to update it;

4. to write down the deficiencies of the various parties in the logbook and to notify the C.O.R.;

5. to write down contractors’ remarks in the coordination logbook and leave them for information to the parties concerned;

6. to call and be the chairman of the coordination structure when such a structure has to be set up in accordance with article 37 of the royal decree of 25 January 2001;

7. to draw up an ulterior performance file whose content conforms with article 36 of the royal decree of 25 January 2001;

8. to organize the cooperation and coordination of activities between contractors, including those who follow one another, in order to ensure the protection of workers and the prevention of accidents and professional health hazards, as well as their mutual information;

9. to coordinate the supervision of the proper application of work procedures;

10. to take all necessary precautions so that only authorized people have access to the work site.

11. at the provisional acceptance of the work, to hand over the updated logbook and the ulterior performance file to the C.O.R., and to notify this delivery in a record attached to the ulterior performance file.

3.2. Special obligations within the scope of this project

1. to read and understand these specifications related to the work to be executed, especially the article concerning the safety and health measures to be implemented on the work site in application of the law of 4 August 1996 CODE about the welfare of workers during the execution of their work, and of R.D. of 25 January 2001 about temporary or mobile work sites;

2. to give advice to the C.O.R. and to make proposals in due time concerning the implementation and adaptations of the document described at item 2 of above mentioned article, during the previous phase described in that item 2 as well as during the execution of the work;

3. to participate in any meeting to which he is invited by the C.O.R., and to set up himself any useful meeting with the C.O.R., the contractor or any intervening party on the work site, for the execution of his mission;

4. to control the application of the hazards prevention measures described at item 3 of the above mentioned additional article;

5. to write down the contractor’s obligations deficiencies as foreseen in above mentioned item 3 in the logbook.

4. The contractor applies the hazards prevention measures foreseen in the document described at item 2, adapted if necessary. He has the sections of this document applied by the possible sub contractors if they apply to them.

5. During the execution of the work, the contractor updates the document described at item A, either on his own initiative, when the progress of the work, the identification of unforeseen or insufficiently known hazards, the incoming or outgoing of some parties, or any modification brought to the project or the work justifies, or at the C.O.R.’s request. If some update occurs on his own initiative, he informs the awarding party and the execution-coordinator. He takes into account any possible remark expressed by the C.O.R.

In particular, he also provides the following information to the C.O.R. with a copy to the execution-coordinator:

name of the subcontractor(s), with their certificate, the nature and cost of the work they are responsible for, the expected starting date and duration;

traffic rules and road signs for the work site, for the public traffic area (automobiles, bicycles, handicapped people…) and for the area reserved for the work and workers, and the access rules;

storage procedures and evacuation of materials and debris;

work planning.

6. The contractor must cooperate to the coordination as described above. To that purpose, he shall give to the execution-coordinator, spontaneously or at his request, any information that is indispensable for the good execution of his mission. He shall invite him at any meeting where his presence is necessary for the accomplishment of his task. He shall participate in meetings where he is invited by the C.O.R. or the coordinator.

The contractor shall have the obligations of previous paragraph applied by possible subcontractors.

7. The compliance with the obligations described in items 2, 5 and 6 above is an integral part of this project.

The application of hazards prevention measures described at item 4 is also an integral part of the project, provided that these measures do not exceed the general obligations that the law of 4 August 1996 and the R.D. of 25 January 2001 impose to contractors, in particular articles 7 and 15 of the law, and section VI, sub section IV of the decree.

8. The full text related to the coordination in matter of safety and health concerning this project can be consulted upon request to the “Engineering Division”, Hangar # 6, Chievres Air Base (Christophe Pottiez, tel.068/27.56.83).

G-19: ACCESS TO MILITARY INSTALLATIONS

See special clauses in the administrative section of these specifications.

Access control/Photography The contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation/facility access and local security policy and procedures (provided by Government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation-access requirements to be accomplished by the installation provost marshal office, director of emergency services, or security office. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQDA, and local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the force protection condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.” Contractor must receive written approval from PAO prior to taking any photos or making any sketches, and may not discuss layout of any infrastructure with anyone outside the USAG Benelux or not associated with the contract. Contractor must receive written approval from PAO prior to taking any photos or sketches. All photos, sketches, and designs must be returned to DPW upon completion of the contract.

G-20: SPECIALS CONSIDERATIONS (UFC 3-260-01 on 17 NOVEMBER 2008)

UFC 3-260-01

17 NOVEMBER 2008

SECTION 14 CONSTRUCTION PHASING PLAN AND OPERATIONAL SAFETY

ON AIRFIELDS DURING CONSTRUCTION

Link: https://www.wbdg.org/ccb/DOD/UFC/ufc_3_260_01.pdf

G-21: FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF WORKS

The final acceptance of the work will be done in the presence of the COR and the contractor.

CHAPTER II

TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 1

WALL PAPERS

TP-1-01: Removal of wall coverings

This work includes:

the removal of existing wall papers, glass fiber, vinyl,… with any appropriate means the repair of supports damaged during the removal of above mentioned wall coverings the evacuation of all debris out of the area in accordance with Belgian laws

Unit: per m2, voids 1 m2 deducted.

TP-1-02: Miscellaneous coverings on plastered walls

This work includes:

all repairs required to obtain a good surface the sandpapering of the walls to be wall papered the covering of the walls with glue the dismounting and reinstallation of switch plates and electrical outlets plates the move of pieces of furniture necessary to execute the work the wall papering with clean joints the supply of wall covering a/ INTISSE type or equal b/ Glass fiber type or equal

Unit: per m2, voids 1 m2 deducted, trimmings not included.

SECTION 2

FLOOR COVERINGS

TP-2-01: Support preparation

Except for the 1st levelling coating foreseen in TP-2-04 below, the contractor shall submit his bid for any additional coat possibly needed (2mm)

Unit: per m2.

TP-2-02: Removal of carpeting

This work includes:

the removal of existing covering, including possibly the existing sub-coating made of paper, felt or strips of any other matter the thorough cleaning of the support surface in order to remove all traces of glue or other matters the evacuation of debris

TP-2-03: Removal of vinyl

This work includes:

the removal of existing covering the thorough cleaning of the support surface in order to remove all traces of glue or other matters.

the evacuation of debris

Unit: per m2.

TP-2-04 : Vinyl floor covering

This work includes:

the refixing of panels forming the support in order to avoid their grindings the application (if necessary) of an equalization coating compatible with the support (1mm) the supply and installation of the floor covering according to the best practices of the trade the new floor covering shall be installed wall to wall and glued on its entire surface by means of a glue compatible with the support and the material to be glued (possible joints shall be welded) the covering shall be installed up to under the baseboards

Characteristics:

Floor covering made of printed compact heterogeneous PVC composed of a minimum of 27% of recycled covering, 100% recyclable, free of phthalates, with anti bacterial and anti rot treatment.

Dimensional stability: 0.10% EN434 Static puncture: 0.03mm EN433 Total thickness: 2mm EN428 Wearing thickness: 0.80mm EN429 Abrasion: Group T EN660-1 Density: ≥ 3100 g/m2 EN430 Fire rating Bfl S1 EN13501-1 COVT: < 10µg/m3

Light stability: ≥ 6 according to EN ISO 105-B02 Number of colors: > 110

Type : ACCZENT EXCELLENT 80 from TARKETT or equal.

Unit: per m2, trimmings not included.

TP-2-05 : Battens made of brass for flexible coverings

The batten shall be glued with a glue ensuring a good fixation (no screws if the heating pipes are located in the capping , for instance, they enter every room through the door opening -).

At other locations, the batten shall be fastened by means of a brass screw foreseen in sufficient number in order to allow a good fastening into the floor. Unless otherwise specified in the DO, the battens shall be screwed.

In the case of a closed opening, the batten shall be installed under the door.

Installed in one piece, it shall overlap the two floor coverings perfectly.

Thickness: + 1 mm Width: + 3 cm

Unit: per m.

TP-2-06: Stair nosing

The stair nosing shall be glued or screwed according to the nature of the support. It shall be made of brass or aluminium and shall be of non-skid type (model to be submitted).

Installed in one piece, it shall not be a stumbling hazard at any point (continuous transition between the stair nosing and the stair itself).

Unit: m.

TP-2-07: PVC baseboards

The work described in this paragraph consists of:

the removal of the existing PVC baseboards (if existing). These baseboards are glued the repair, if required, of the support by means of any appropriate compound the supply and gluing of new PVC baseboards identical to the existing ones or equal approved by the C.O.R.

the evacuation of the debris out of the area

Unit: per m.

Remark: 2 items are foreseen, one for supply and installation, the other for installation only.

TP-2-08: Wooden baseboards

The work described in this paragraph consists of:

removal of baseboards (if existing) repair, if necessary, of the support with any appropriate product supply and installation of new wooden baseboards. Invisible fastening evacuation of debris out of the area

Unit: per m.

Remark: 2 items shall be costed, one if baseboards are existing, the other for a bare support.

TP-2-09: Wooden baseboards of solid wood

The work described in this paragraph consists of:

removal of baseboards (if existing) repair, if necessary, of the support with any appropriate product supply and installation of new solid wood baseboards (maple, oak, beech...). Invisible fastening evacuation of debris out of the area

Unit: per m.

Remark: 2 items shall be costed, one if baseboards are existing, the other for a bare support.

TP-2-10: Mouldings made of solid wood

The work described in this § consists of:

preparation of the support with any appropriate coating supply and installation of ornamental mouldings made of solid wood (maple, oak, beech...). Invisible fastening

Unit: m.

TP-2-11: Door stops

The work described in this paragraph concerns the replacement or the installation of door stops (floor or wall type) identical to the existing ones or equals.

Remark: pay attention where heating pipes are embedded in the capping.

Unit: each.

TP-2-12: Silicon/acrylic flexible joint

The work described in this paragraph consists in providing and installaing a flexible joint according to the best practices of the trade.

Unit: m.

SECTION 3

INTERIOR PAINTING

TP-3-01: Priming, type « acrylic latex », on plastering, cement, wall papers (walls or ceilings)

The work includes:

cleaning and wiping of the support (removal of dust, stains, grease, etc…) touch-ups to obtain a good support coat of paint if necessary, dismounting and reinstallation of hardware, electrical outlets, etc… color to be chosen by the C.O.R. on presentation of a color chart

Characteristics Insulating acrylic primer for inside walls Coverable after about 16 hours Colors: exists in various colors (various available bases) Density: approx. 1.19 +/-0.05 kg/dm3 Law COV 2010: max. 30g/l COV

Unit: m2, voids deducted.

Type: Alphacryl Primer from SIKKENS or equal.

TP-3-02: Interior paint, “Acrylic latex” type, on plastered surfaces, cement, wall papers (walls or ceilings)

This work includes:

the cleaning and wiping of the support (dust removal, skimming, degreasing, etc...)

the necessary touch-ups to obtain a good support a paint coating if necessary, disassembling and reinstallation of hardware, electrical outlets, etc...

color to be chosen by the C.O.R. on view of a full color chart from the manufacturer

Characteristics:

Inside wall paint in aqueous phase with solvent-free copolymer dispersion basis.

DIN EN 13300: min. class 2 washable, min. class 2 covering power.

Coverable after approx. 4 hours.

Colors: exists in various colors (various available bases).

Density: approx. 1.37 +/-0.05 kg/dm3 Law COV 2010: max. 30g/l COV a/ First coat b/ Additional coat

Unit: per m2, voids deducted.

Type: SIKKENS ALPHATEX from SIKKENS or equal.

TP-3-03: Interior paint, “enamel” type, on plastered surfaces, cement, wall papers (walls or ceilings) the cleaning and wiping of the support (dust removal, skimming, degreasing, etc...)

the touching-up of scratches and defaults a fine sandpapering the application of a satin enamelled coating if required, the disassembling and reinstallation of hardware, electrical outlets, etc… colour to be chosen by the C.O.R. on view of a full colour chart from the manufacturer

Characteristics:

Satin lacquer with high resistance to scratch and wear in aqueous phase with polyurethane dispersion basis.

Coverable after approx. 6 hours.

Colors: exists in various colors (various available bases).

Density: approx. 1.25 +/-0.05 kg/dm3 Dry extract: ca. 50% in weight – ca. 35% in volume Law COV 2010: max. 130g/l COV a/ First coat b/ Additional coat

Unit: per m2, voids deducted.

Type RUBBOL BL from SIKKENS or equal.

TP-3-04: Protection varnish

This work includes:

the cleaning and wiping of the support (dust removal, skimming, degreasing, etc...)

the application of a colourless satin polyurethane varnish if required, the disassembling and reinstallation of hardware, electrical outlets, etc…

Characteristics:

Dull polyurethane varnish, colorless and not becoming yellow Coverable after approx. 12 hours.

Colors: not pigmented Density: approx. 1.03 +/-0.05 kg/dm3

Dry extract: approx. 29% in weight, approx. 32% in volume Law COV 2010: max. 130g/l COV

Unit: per m2, voids deducted.

Type: PU-Siegel satin from HERBOL or equal.

TP-3-05: Anti-rust treatment (inside and outside)

This work includes:

the stripping, brushing, sandpapering, etc… of the support to find the original aspect the application of a rust inhibitive, rustproof, finish product

Characteristics:

Paint for synthetic metal, satin, multilayer, high quality Coverable after approx. 24 hours.

Colors: exists in various colors

Density: approx. 1.2 +/-0.05 kg/dm3

Dry extract: approx. 70% in weight, approx. 53% in volume Law COV 2010: max. 500g/l COV

Unit: per m2, voids deducted.

Type: Protector from Herbol or equal.

TP-3-06: Tack coat on masonry (inside and outside)

This work includes:

the cleaning and wiping of the support (dust removal, skimming, degreasing, etc...)

the necessary touch-ups to obtain a good support the application of a tack coat on supports such as masonry, concrete etc…

Characteristics:

Colorless fixing paint with acrylic copolymer solution basis to fix powder surfaces and chalking paint.

Coverable after evaporation of the solvent.

Colors: colorless Density: approx. 0.08 +/-0.05 kg/dm3

Dry extract: approx. 12% in weight, approx. 8.5% in volume Law COV 2010: max. 750g/l COV

Unit: per m2, voids deducted.

Type: Globaprim Fix from TRIMETAL or equal.

TP-3-07: Tack coat on various supports (inside and outside)

This work includes:

the cleaning and wiping of the support (dust removal, skimming, degreasing, etc...)

the necessary touch-ups to obtain a good support the application of a tack coat on supports such as zinc, galvanized steel, copper, aluminium, PVC, plexiglass, etc…

Characteristics Tack coat for various supports with solution acrylic resin basis..

Coverable after approx. 16 hours Colors: exists in various colors Density: approx. 1.23 +/-0.05 kg/dm3

Dry extract: approx. 50% in weight, approx. 35% in volume Law COV 2010: max. 500g/l COV

Unit: per m2, voids deducted.

Type: Redox AC Multi primer from SIKKENS or equal.

TP-3-08: Painting of various metallic items (doors, interior doors and inside of exterior doors, windows, interior windows and inside of exterior windows, radiators, grills)

This work includes:

the cleaning, removal of dust and degreasing of support the touch-ups at rusted locations by means of an appropriate paint a slight sandpapering if necessary the application of a paint compatible with the support and its usage, installation and possible reinstallation of hardware, electrical outlets, etc… colours: at COR’s choice.

Characteristics:

Satin lacquer with high resistance to scratch and wear with alkyd resin poor in solvent.

Coverable after approx. 18 hours.

Colors: exists in various colors (various available bases).

Density: approx. 1.27 kg/dm3 Dry extract: ca. 76% in weight – ca. 64% in volume Law COV 2010: max. 300g/l COV

Type : Rubbol SATURA plus from SIKKENS or equal.

a/ First coat b/ Additional coat

Unit: per m2 for metallic items in general;

per m2 of heating surfaces (front side, edges of the other panels and back side if visible from the outside) for the radiators.

per m2 (total) for doors (the surfaces of one or two sides, casings and jambs are taken into account) per m2 of openings for the windows ((the surfaces of one or two sides, casings and jambs are taken into account)

TP-3-09: Paint on wood (varnish, cleaning products, protection products, enamel, etc...)

This work includes:

the cleaning and wiping (dust removal, skimming, degreasing, etc...)

the touching-up of scratches and defaults a fine sandpapering the application of an appropriate coating if required, disassembling and reinstallation of hardware, switches, outlets, etc… colours: at COR’s choice

Characteristics:

Satin lacquer with high resistance to scratch and wear in aqueous phase with polyurethane dispersion basis.

Coverable after approx. 6 hours.

Colors: exists in various colors (various available bases).

Density: approx. 1.25 kg/dm3 Dry extract: ca. 50% in weight – ca. 35% in volume Law COV 2010: max. 130g/l COV

Type : Rubbol BL from SIKKENS or equal.

Characteristics of the varnish:

Dull polyurethane varnish, colorless and not becoming yellow, dilutable with water, for inside painting Coverable after approx. 12 hours.

Colors: not pigmented Density: approx. 1.03 +/-0.05 kg/dm3

Dry extract: approx. 29% in weight, approx. 32% in volume Law COV 2010: max. 130g/l COV

Type : PU-Siegel satin from HERBOL or equal.

1/ Doors (interior doors and inside of exterior doors) a/ First coat b/ Additional coat

Unit: per m2 (the surfaces of one or two sides, casings and jambs are taken into account)

2/ Windows (interior windows and inside of exterior windows) a/ First coat b/ Additional coat

Unit: per m2 of opening, possible casing and rail cover included (the surfaces of one or two sides, casings and jambs are taken into account)

3/ Staircases

a) first coat

b) additional coat Unit: per m2 (steps and risers), including possible stringers, baseboards, hand rails, guard rails, etc…

4/ Baseboards a/ First coat b/ Additional coat

Unit: per m.

TP-3-10: Paint on floor (industrial building and garage) This work includes:

the cleaning of the support (smoothed concrete) the removal of non-adhering particles the application of one coat of floor paint specially designed for that purpose color to be determined by the C.O.R.

Characteristics of the first coat:

Primer, 2-component polyvalent epoxy resin with low viscosity.

Compressive strength: 45N/mm2 (at 28 days/23oc/50%hr according to EN13892-2)

Bending strength: 15N/mm2 (at 7 days/23°c/50%hr according to EN13892-2) 60N/mm2 (at 7 days/23°c/50%hr according to EN13892-2) Adherence: > 1.5N/mm2 (break in the concrete according to ISO 4624) Shore D hardness: 76 (14 days/23oc according to DIN 53 505) Density: Component A approx. 1.6kg/dm3, component B approx. 1.0kg/dm3.

Component A+B approx. 1.4kg/dm3 Dry extract: approx. 100% in weight, approx. 100% in volume Law COV 2010: max. 500g/l COV

Type : SIKAFLOOR 264 from SIKKA or equal.

Characteristics of additional coat:

Finish coat, 2-component with epoxy resin basis Compressive strength: 50N/mm2 (at 7 days/23oc according to EN196-1)

Bending tensile strength: 20N/mm2 (at 7 days/23°c according to EN196-1) Resistance to abrasion: 70mg Adherence: > 1.5N/mm2 (break in the concrete according to ISO 4624) Shore D hardness: 76 (14 days/23oc according to DIN 53 505) Density: Component A approx. 1.5kg/dm3, component B approx. 1.0kg/dm3.

Component A+B approx. 1.43kg/dm3 Dry extract: approx. 100% in weight, approx. 100% in volume Law COV 2010: max. 500g/l COV

Type : SIKAFLOOR 263SL from SIKKA or equal.

Characteristics of additional non-skid coat:

Coat composed of the additional coat (see characteristics above) with powdering of quartz sand and sealing coat whose characteristics are:

2-component colored epoxy resin for filmogen coverings Compressive strength: 60N/mm2 (at 28 days/23oc according to EN13892-2)

Bending strength: 30N/mm2 (at 28 days/23°c according to EN13892-2) Resistance to abrasion: 70mg Adherence: > 1.5N/mm2 (break in the concrete according to ISO 4624) Shore D hardness: 76 (7 days/23oc according to DIN 53 505) Density: Component A approx. 1.64kg/dm3, component B approx. 1.0kg/dm3.

Component A+B approx. 1.40kg/dm3 Dry extract: approx. 100% in weight, approx. 100% in volume Law COV 2010: max. 500g/l COV

Type : SIKAFLOOR 264 from SIKKA or equal.

a/ First coat b/ Additional coat c/ No –Slips coat

Unit: per m2

TP-3-11: Waterproof painting (interior floors, inside and outside walls)

This work includes:

the cleaning of the support the removal of non-adhering particles the application of a waterproof paint designed for that purpose and compatible with the support.

Characteristics for floors :

Water resistant, mass silicon mineralizing with water basis ; deeply penetrates into the surface to be treated;

protects the floor against water and oils.

Density : approx. 1.25 kg/dm3

Type: INVISIBLE SOL PROTECT from LIMUS-PRO or equal.

Characteristics for walls:

Translucent water resistant compound in aqueous phase free from solvent, resisting to alkaline agents; deeply penetrates in the surface to be treated, permeable to water vapor.

Density : approx. 1.0 +/-0.05 kg/dm3

Type: translucent waterproof paint. CECCO HYDRO from Mathys or equal.

Unit: m2.

TP-3-12: Repair of plastered surfaces

This work includes the scraping of the damaged coat, cleaning of the joints in order to ensure a good adherence, connection with existing coat by means of appropriate material, removal and transport of…