SOW_8T-19077-19__Replace_exterior_doors_at_bldg__20182.pdf

USAG BENELUX

ENGINEERING DIVISION

HANGAR # 6 - CHIEVRES AIR BASE

HAINAUT - BELGIUM

SPECIFICATIONS FOR

PROJECT R-CH-8T-19077-19

LOCATION Chievres Air Base

TITLE Replace exterior doors – Bldg 20182

DATE May 2019

PERFORMANCE PERIOD 150 calendar days (Notice to Proceed period included)

INDEX

CHAPTER I : GENERAL

CHAPTER II : TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 1 : Work site preparation, dismounting work and cleaning

SECTION 2 : New blast resistant doors

CHAPTER III : BID SCHEDULE

CHAPTER I

GENERAL

G-01 : SCOPE OF WORK

A) General work description

The purpose of this project is to replace exterior doors at the Barracks to insure safety for occupants.

The site of work is located: Chievres Air Base

Bldg 20182 7950 Chievres

B) Principal features

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

1) See various sections on previous page.

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 drawing.

G-02 : DRAWINGS AND STANDARDS

A) Drawings

All work under this contract shall be carried out in strict conformity with the following drawing, which forms a part of these specifications.

DRAWINGS # TITLE DATE

R-CH-8T-19077-19-A Building 20182-Block A May 19 R-CH-8T-19077-19-B Building 20182-Block B-C May 19 R-CH-8T-19077-19-C Building 20182-Block C-D May 19 R-CH-8T-19077-19-D Building 20182-Windbreak wall May 19

B) Specific applicable standards

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

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

- General Regulations for Work Protection (RGPT) and Code on the welfare of workers on the work place

- General Regulations for Electrical Installations (RGIE)

- 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

Not limited to those above.

G-03 : GUARANTEE, WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS

A) Workmanship and materials

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

The contractor will employ workmen who are skilled in their particular trades.

In particular, all works with potential risk of refrigerants release to the atmosphere should be conducted under the direct supervision or by a person with a category I certificate as specified in the EU regulation (EC) 303/2008 and valid for the Walloon Region area.

For safety purposes, during the execution of the work, the contractor’s workers will have to speak French or English.

All materials will be brand new.

The contractor will in no way use asbestos containing materials for the performance of his work.

The paints will be lead free.

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

B) Guarantee

The contractor will guarantee his workmanship and materials for a minimum period of 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-04 : SCHEDULING OF WORK

Prior to starting any work, the contractor will 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 will also be indicated (road closure, water or utility cuts).

The planning of the work must be set up, discussed and approved by the contractor, the building manager and the Government Point of Contact COR before the start of the work. A close coordination with the management and authorities of the base, i.e. Fire Department, is mandatory.

G-05 : AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

The contractor will submit detailed as-built drawings after completion of the project and before submitting the final bill. As-built drawings will be precise and accurate. They will be drawn on BENTLEY MICROSTATION v8 system or any other 100% compatible system. The CD-Rom of the basic project will be given to the contractor for correction at his request.

G-06 : DIGGING PERMIT, UNDERGROUND PIPES AND CABLES

Before starting the earthwork, the contractor will submit a written Digging Permit Request to the COR. He will provide minimum 15 days before starting the earthwork the situation drawings with the earthwork that will be performed, when the work will be performed, and all utilities near the earthwork site. Drawings must be of sufficient scale to show clearly the proposed work. The drawing of existing utilities will be provided to the contractor during contract award. No digging shall occur until written approval is provided by Chief Engineering, Plans and Services Division (CEPSD), Technical Director of Public Works (TDPW) or Director of Public Works (DPW).

Additional information (drawings, etc...) about underground pipes and cables can be obtained at the Engineer Division - Hangar # 6 - Chievres Air Base.

However, this information is only given as an indication and does not in any way commit the responsibility of the U.S. Government. The contractor will thus be responsible for carrying out the required soundings to verify their exactitude.

The contractor will ensure that no underground pipes or cables of any kind and their accessories will be damaged during the performance of the work. Any repair is done at the contractor’s expense and to the same standard as before the damage.

G-07 : HOT WORK PERMIT

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

In addition, no open fires or burning of trash will 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 Area of Responsibility will conform to this regulation. The COR will 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 will be prohibited in the vicinity of hazardous operations and locations.

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

Rubbish will not be burned on the site.

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

4. The contractor will 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 will provide at least one approved portable fire extinguisher in an accessible location.

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

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

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

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

10. Cutting and welding will 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 will 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.

12. Vehicles and other equipment with fuel driven motors, with mounted and filled fuel tanks will be equipped with 2,5 kg or larger carbon dioxide or dry chemical fire extinguishers.

13. Gasoline, oil and grease shall not be disposed into drainage systems or public water systems. Oil contaminated areas will be covered with an absorbent material and removed in accordance with the Spill Contingency plan. Any POL spillage will be reported immediately to the DES Fire and Emergency Services Office, DSN 361- 5401/5347.

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

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

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

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

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

19. 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 telephone 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 exists; 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 will not be issued to perform cutting or welding operations before or after USAG BENELUX AOR regular duty hours.

G-08 : 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 CORThe Chievres Air Base Fire Department (068/ 27 54 01).

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

3) 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 Government Point of Contact COR).

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 Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC)s 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. (C.3.3.1.11)

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 will 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 (POL):

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 will be made within the work specific Environmental Review. Any asbestos that is removed due to work under this contract must be disposed of correctly, at the cost of the contractor, by the contractor and to an authorized facility outside of USAG Benelux.

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 the contractor will receive an Environmental Review that is specific to the requested work The contractor must also respect and apply all environmental measures defined in the Environmental Review as it will mention site specific precautions that are not mentioned within this review. The review will 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.

G-09 : 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 will be put on POL(Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants) containing equipment or soiled waste/hazardous waste (scrap metal, contaminated soil) As soon as the work is finished, the contractor shall remove all his equipment, excess materials, debris, etc. generated by his work and will evacuate them outside US Government installations.

G-10 : 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 will 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 will be designated by the COR for the coordination in matter of safety and health during the execution of this project.

Within 15 days after contract award, the contractor will submit at least 4 proposals of execution-coordinator to the COR’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 COR 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 COR. 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

COR;

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 COR, 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 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 COR 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 COR, and to set up himself any useful meeting with the COR, 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 subcontractors if they apply to them.

5. During the execution of the work, the contractor updates the document described at item 2, 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 COR’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 COR.

In particular, he also provides the following information to the COR with a copy to the execution-coordinator:

− name of the subcontractor(s), 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 will give to the execution-coordinator, spontaneously or at his request, any information that is indispensable for the good execution of his mission. He will invite him at any meeting where his presence is necessary for the accomplishment of his task. He will participate in meetings where he is invited by the COR or the coordinator.

The contractor will 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 (David Diricq, tel.068/27.5446).

G-11 : ACCESS TO THE MILITARY INSTALLATION

See Clause CCE-225-4001 Installation Clearance Requirements in the administrative/contractual portion of this package.

G-12: ANTITERRORISM AND OPERATIONS SECURITY REQUIREMENT

Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures.

1. The contractor and all associated subcontractor employees will comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation/facility access and local security policy and procedures (provided by Government representative). The contractor will 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

2. For Contract That Require Performance or Delivery in a Foreign Country.

DFARS 252.225-7043. The clause will be used in solicitations and contracts that require performance or delivery in a foreign country. This clause applies to both contingencies and non-contingency support. The key AT requirement is for non-local national contractor personnel to comply with theater clearance requirements and allows the combatant commander to exercise oversight to ensure the contractor’s compliance with combatant commander and subordinate task-force commander policy and directives.

G-13: 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

PRELIMINARY WORK AND DISMOUNTING

TP-1-01: Appropriate equipment

During the execution of the work, the contractor shall provide scaffoldings, ladders, elevators, etc… and all necessary equipment as well as the necessary workforce for a good execution of the work. He shall not ask or borrow equipment from the U.S. Government (ladder, scaffolding, lift machines…).

TP-1-02: Preparation of the work site, protection means and particular conditions

The contractor shall firmly fix panels or plastic sheets in order to fix boundaries to the work site area and to limit the spread of dust in the room. Additional protective measures shall be taken to protect the floor, walls and false ceiling.

Work shall only be performed during accurate periods of time determined by the building manager. All necessary protections means (plastic films, canvas, etc…) shall be used by the contractor to protect goods from dust and falling materials.

Any damage caused by the contractor will be at his cost.

The doors to replace are Fire Exit doors and cannot be blocked outside working hours.

The contractor shall clean the work site at the end of the work. The cleaning includes the removal of debris and dust, the cleaning with adequate products of glue marks, the cleaning with water of all surfaces and reinstalled equipment. The building manager shall inspect and approve the site before reusing it.

TP-1-03: Dismounting

Dismounted and demolished items mentioned below include the removal and evacuation out of the military area of all debris resulting from the work. All debris shall be evacuated to an authorized public dump at the contractor’s expense. All dismounted items become the property of the contractor, unless otherwise specified in these specifications or on the work site by the

COR.

Any damage caused by the contractor’s personnel during the demolition work shall be repaired at his cost.

All security protections as described in the "General Regulation of labor protection - RGPT" shall be complied with.

Important Remark: Building # 20182 remains occupied during the construction!

For this reason, a tight water and dust barrier shall be installed to separate the working area and the occupied spaces. This barrier shall be submitted to the approval of the COR before installation.

The price for this barrier is included in the unit price of the item referring to these works.

Items to be removed:

- removal of the exterior doors (door in block A, back door in block B-C, and door in block C-D)

- dismounting of wall tiles, wall plaster, false ceiling in the required quantities for the dismounting and the installation of the new doors

TP-1-04 : Cleaning

Cleaning during the performance of the work:

During the work, the Contractor shall be responsible for the cleaning and nice appearance of the work site. The debris generated by the work shall be removed daily.

The cost of the cleaning is included in the unit price of item TP-1-02.

SECTION 2

NEW METALLIC EXTERIOR DOORS

TP-2-01: GENERAL

The exterior doors shall be:

• shop assembled

• stored, adjusted and installed on site (including all weatherproofing elements)

• provided with glazing and all necessary infill panels

• provided with all interior and exterior finishing

• provided with hinges, locks and all necessary opening devices and railing

Material

Coverings to use: hardware, handles, locks, rosettes and other small accessories are initially submitted to the COR. Their shape, size and weight are tailored to the size of the doors and to the possibility of operation by a single individual.

Execution

The execution is carried out in accordance with standards NBN B25-002-1 – General methods – STS 53.1 and STS 36. The positioning of the glazing is done according to the Technical Information Notes of the CSTC.

Manufacturer directives concerning glazing shall also be complied with.

Physical test data:

Profile system complies with EN 14351-1 product standard, thereby fulfilling the requirements of the CE marking, and has been tested to achieve the following standards:

Thermal insulation EN 10077-2, Uf > 2.0 W/(m2 K) Water tightness EN 12208, class 7A (1-leaf), class 7A (2-leaf) Air permeability EN 12207, class 2 (1-leaf), class 3 (2-leaf) Resistance against windloading EN 12210, class C3 (1-leaf), class C3 (2-leaf) depending on configuration.

Acoustic insulation up to Rw 45dB depending on configuration High frequency of use f8 class according to EN 1191 : 1.000.000 opening and closing cycles

Dimensions:

Operating clearances: doors shall be undersized from frame opening sizes at head, jamb, and threshold in accordance NBN B25-002-1 and STS 36 standards.

Doors and accessories will consider the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (404 Doors, Doorways, and Gates; 404.1 General. Doors, doorways, and gates that are part of an accessible route shall comply with 404; 404.2.7 Door and Gate Hardware; 404.2.8 Closing Speed. Door and gate closing speed shall comply with 404.2.8; 404.2.9 Door and Gate Opening Force).

The doors to be replaced are shown on the drawings. The design shall be similar as for existing doors.

Dimensions are given for guidance. The Contractor shall have to check all dimensions on site in order to avoid problems during the installation.

Hardware locations

Unless otherwise specified, hinges and locks shall be located in accordance with door manufacturer’s standard and shall be shown on shop drawings.

Submittals:

A. Submittals for Review:

1. Shop Drawings. Include the following:

1. Elevations of each door design.

2. Details of doors, including vertical and horizontal edge details and metal thickness.

3. Frame details for each frame type, including dimensioned profiles and metal thickness.

4. Locations of reinforcement and preparations for hardware.

5. Details of each different wall opening condition.

6. Details of anchorages, joints, field splices, and connections.

7. Details of accessories.

8. Details of moldings, removable stops, and glazing.

9. Details of preparations for power, signal, and control systems.

10. Finishes.

11. Worksite protection

2. Product Data. Include product description for door and frame assemblies including blast-resistant ratings.

B. Test Data.

1. Submit independent test data from a recognized licensed laboratory indicating compliance with the blast-resistance requirements.

2. When blast resistance is not supported by prototype tests, design calculations by a licensed professional engineer shall be accepted.

C. Closeout Submittals:

1. Maintenance Data: Include instructions for cleaning of glazed panels.

TP-2-02: STEEL DOOR AND FRAME

General

- The profile system is a complete thermally broken 100% recyclable non-fire rated profile system with fittings and accessories for flush fitting doors & opening vents.

- The profile has a product depth of 70mm and is made of two steel tubes assembled by welding on one or two insulating trellis. The assembly of the profiles at angles and connections between head jambs and stiles can only be made by welding followed by grinding and surfacing.

- The tightness between the doorframe and the active leaf is provided by an EPDM swing joint with variable resistance inside and outside.

- The threshold profile can be fitted with a brush, tight joint or mechanical threshold

- Frames, doors and windows shall be manufactured within the following tolerances: +/-

1.5mm in height and width, and +/- 4mm diagonally.

- The door frame shall be firmly anchored to the wall by steel screws and will be sized according to the wind load and the weight of the whole set.

Fastening by zincked or stainless steel screws with plastic studs, and sealing with closed pore foam.

- Possible cladding with folded metal sheets, thickness 1.5mm + insulation with mineral wool.

- Perimeter sealing: the contractor must make sure that all sealing elements, tight strips, vapor barriers and silicone joints are provided in his offer. Special care will be given to the thermal insulation. It must be guaranteed over the entire surface, above all at connections with the masonry.

- The door leaf hangs on rustproof steel hinges, with bronze antifriction cushions that do not require maintenance. Hinges are welded or screwed directly in the frame. Hinges are adjustable which allows a perfect alignment and setting. The adjustment of the door leaf against the double-lip neoprene joint is set into the frame and provides a perfect functioning of the door and a perfect acoustic insulation.

The quantity of hinges shall be conform to the requirements for heavy duty use i.e.1,000,000 opening/closing cycles (f8 class according to EN 1191). Number to be defined by the contractor according to the height and projected use of the door.

- Installation of top and bottom water drips.

Finish

• Pre finish for external applications Doors, frames & screens can be etched primed, two-pack primed or zinc rich primed prior to powder coating.

• Finish:

Standard finish with polyester powder coated to RAL 7015 outside and inside

TP-2-03: STEEL BLAST RESISTANT DOOR AND FRAME

General

The doors shall be designed and manufactured by a firm with experience in the design and the fabrication of blast resistant doors.

Blast resistant door specifications require that only manufacturers of security related products with blast resistant design and manufacturing experience are acceptable.

Manufacturers shall provide test results of open air-blast testing indicating independent laboratory certification of appropriate glass fragment hazard mitigation for all blast resistant windows/doors required for this project. Blast tube tests are permitted if they are able to simulate the actual properties of the concerned doors and frames (size, anchorage, material of properties of the concerned windows (size, anchorage, material of substructure)).

Blast resistant door and frame provide a minimum EPR-2 level following DIN EN 13123 - Blast parameter values:

Standoff Distance Pressure Impulse kN/m²-msec Duration

82,0 ft 25 m 12,61 psi 88,7 kN/m² 77,8 psi-msec

546,84 12,32 msec

Duration: Real Pressure-Time History

The entire door or glazing assembly including anchoring devices shall achieve the required fragment protection levels. Anchoring and fastening of the doors to the existing concrete wall shall transfer all the loads and moments as well as the shear forces into the existing wall structure.

The Contractor is responsible for the design and suitability of the door anchoring system.

Doors

Provide blast resistant doors not less than 72mm nominal thickness. Opening sizes, configurations and types shall be as indicated on the drawings.

Fabricate doors with face thickness required to meet performance specified.

Cold and hot rolled steel for door faces and reinforcing shall comply with accurate standards.

Hot-dip galvanized steel, where indicated on the door schedule, shall comply with accurate standards.

Fabricate faces and edges as seamless doors from two sheets of steel with no visible seams on either face or vertical edges; continuously weld door edges, fill and finish smooth.

All doors shall be handed with either square or bevel edges

Vertical edges shall be reinforced with continuous channels at hinge and lock edges. Channel shall be formed from one member; spliced channels are not permitted.

Internal stiffeners shall be continuous (interrupted only in the areas of hardware, visions, or other such devices) formed steel sections spanning the full interior thickness between door faces.

Thickness, size, spacing, and welding of stiffeners shall be as required by performance specified. Spaces between stiffeners shall be filled thermic and acoustic insulation material.

Top and bottom of doors shall be closed flush by steel channels configured to meet performance specified.

Hardware Preparation: Mortise, reinforce, drill, and tap to receive templated mortise hardware using reinforcement thicknesses configured to meet performance specified. Reinforce only for specified surface hardware or hardware mounted to top/bottom channels using reinforcement configured to meet performance specified.

Where double doors (pairs) of Blast-Resistant doors are scheduled, configure meeting edges, tubular edge members, reinforcing, mullions, or other such accessories as required to meet performance specified.

Where doors are scheduled to include vision panels, fabricate vision framing integrally welded opposite the potential blast side of the door and removable angle or zee shaped stop on potential blast side with dimensions as required to suit glazing material. Removable stops shall be welded at corners into 4-sided frame. Preparation for glazing detail shall be shown on shop drawings. Removable stops shall be attached with pan or button head screws of size and spacing to meet performance requirements. Glazing material shall be as required to meet performance requirements and shall be furnished and installed by door manufacturer. Blast performance of laminated glazing for the applicable level of protection shall be shown as specified.

Reinforced hinges adapted to the door’s weight. The number of hinges will be calculated by the door’s manufacturer.

Door frames

Provide Blast-Resistant frames in accordance with this specification. Opening sizes, profiles, anchors, and types shall fit the existing wall situation as show on the drawings.

Fabricate frame thickness as required to meet specified performance.

Cold and hot rolled steel for door faces and reinforcing shall comply with accurate standards.

Hot-dip galvanized steel, where indicated on the door schedule, shall comply with accurate standards.

Fabricate frames with tightly fitting mitered corners and butted stops.

Continuously weld frame faces, rabbets, soffits, and stops at corners internally or externally; fill, and finish smooth. Provide temporary shipping spreader welded to jambs at bottom.

Hardware Preparation: Mortise, reinforce, drill, and tap to receive templated mortise hardware using reinforcement thicknesses configured to meet performance specified. Reinforce only for specified surface hardware using reinforcement configured to meet performance specified.

Provide frames with one welded-in floor anchor per jamb and wall anchors to suit the substrate.

Quantity and spacing of wall anchors shall be as required to meet performance specified. All massive strike plates, which have to be flush to the frame, the circumferential gasket in EPDM quality and the electrical components will be incorporated into a groove at the door rebate.

Where door frames, windows, or borrowed light frames are scheduled to include glazing, fabricate frame perimeter according to above specifications. Mullions or bars shall be reinforced to meet performance specified and shall be continuously face welded both sides at all intersections. Integral frame stops shall be notched and butted at intersections. Removable stops shall be angle or zee shaped members on potential blast side with dimensions as required to suit glazing material. Removable stops shall be welded at corners into 4-sided frame.

Preparation for glazing detail shall be shown on shop drawings. Removable stops shall be attached with pan or button head screws of size and spacing to meet performance requirements.

Glazing material shall be as required to meet performance requirements and shall be furnished and installed by door manufacturer. Adequate performance under blast loading shall be shown to meet requirements. Structural silicone sealant and mechanical bite will be designed to ensure adequate behavior of the system under blast loading.

Finish

• Pre finish for external applications Doors, Frames & screens can be etched primed, Two-Pack primed or Zinc rich primed prior to powder coating.

• Finish:

Standard finish to be Polyester powder coated to RAL 7015 outside and inside

TP-2-04: INSULATED SAFETY GLAZING FOR EXTERIOR

The double glazing is covered by a ten-year guarantee against deterioration of transparency due to condensation or the deposition of dust on the inner faces of the glazing.

a) General

The double safety glazing meets the requirements of the STS 38 standard, indices 12 and

08.55. The two glazed sections are separated by one or two dehumidified vacuums. The set is assembled and sealed hermetically.

The thickness of the glass and/or its composition are determined in function of:

1. the glass surface and dynamic base compression determined by the STS 38 standard, indices 02.31 and 71.

2. the mechanic requirements determined by the class as defined in the STS 38.15 tables.

3. the use and localisation according to the STS 38.72 standard.

A certificate declaring the mastic class and/or the class of the elastic watertight section is submitted to the COR for approval.

Execution

The glass sections are positioned in accordance with the STS 38 requirements, indices 03 and 05, and with manufacturer instructions as well as with the Technical Information Notes of the CSTC. For watertight jointing, the degree of prompting as established in table 6 of the STS

38.04 is taken into account.

The grooves and parclose sections are cleaned before positioning the glass sections.

If using mastic, it shall be compatible with the sections or treatment products of the exterior joinery. If the mastic manufacturer recommends, a primer is applied before the mastic.

After positioning the glazed sections, all tags and instructions are immediately removed and sent to the COR.

b) Insulated safety glazing made of laminated glass

Supply and positioning of insulated safety glazing made of laminated glass following the indications in the plans.

Dynamic loading:

The exterior steel doors shall be assembled in order to resist at least to the following dynamic loads without creating a danger of splitting for occupants: all blast resistant windows and glazing assemblies provide a minimum GSA level 3a or Very Low Hazard, per ASTM F1642-96, glass fragment harzard classification. These two classifications are defined as follows: Glass may fracture, frames may deflect but cause no glass or frame fragmentation hazard to penetrate the interior of the facility by more than one meter (1m)

• for distance between 25 - 35 m at 0 degrees of a reflection angle: windows classed under EPR-2 following DIN EN 13123-1:

- blast pressure: 12.61 psi = 88.72 kN/m2

- wave impulse: 77.77 psi. ms = 546.8 kN/m2. ms

- blast load duration: 12.32 ms

• for distance > 45 m: no further AT/FP requirements

The manufacturer must prove that the exterior glazing is resistant to explosion, on the basis of trial reports delivered by a laboratory in accordance with the DIN EN 13124 standard.

The insulated safety double-glazing is at least composed of:

• a glazed sheet of clear glass and a sheet of multiple safety glass composed of several layers of reinforced glazing. Composition: 6 mm, 12 mm vacuum (the air vacuum is filled by a heavy insulating gas) and laminated glass with films of 1.5 mm PVB in accordance with the requirements.

• two laminated sheets of multiple safety glass composed of several layers of reinforced glass (for doors opens outwards). Composition: 2 x 3 mm (laminated glass with 1 film of

1.5 mm PVB), 12 mm vacuum (the air vacuum is filled by a heavy insulating gas) and laminated glass with films of 1.5 mm PVB in accordance with the requirements.

• The glasses that are susceptible to breaking due to thermal constraints are always reinforced.

Technical characteristics

- The U-value is at maximum 1.1 W/m2K

- LT : 71%

- LR : 12%

- SF : 42%

- Sound Insulation Class 3 or VDI 2719: Sound Insulation of Windows and Additional Equipment

- R'w >= 37dB

- The colour of elastic mastic / sealing sections is to be determined by the COR using a colour shade

- The mastic can be painted.

Execution

The glazing cannot be positioned until the finishing layer on the glazing grooves and slats has been applied.

The glazing is sealed using elastic mastic of the VI class in accordance with the STS 38.03.61 standard / preformed watertight elastic of class A in accordance with the STS 38.03.62 standard.

TP-2-05: ACCESSORIES

Following items will be included on each door assembly:

- electromagnetic locking device compatible with the existing badge readers (cabling and connection included)

- horizontal push bar type for the unlocking and opening of the door leaf with a single push on this bar

- automatic door closing device adapted to the weight of the door

- door stops

- automatic joint for the bottom part of the door

- heavy duty exterior handle made of stainless steel

- lock hole finishing

- threshold joint and finishing

• Electromagnet access control

Two electromagnet cups, 300kg strength each, fed with 12 or 24 volts alternating current.

The electromagnetic cups are embedded in the door frame or surface mounted; the counter-plate in a profile on the active leaf to comply with the required norms.

For a double door, an electromagnet is placed on each leaf.

• Antipanic push bar with electronic push detection function conform to norm EN1125 The equipment is made for heavy duty use. It is guaranteed for 500,000 opening and closing cycles.

The bar offers a good grip when closing.

The equipment is fully compatible with the type of lock.

For two-leaf doors, a panic bar is installed on the service leaf.