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This solicitation is for a design-build contract to construct a high-voltage substation at the Detroit Arsenal in Warren, Michigan. Work includes constructing a 120kV substation with circuit switchers, power transformers, secondary switchgears, distribution transformers, and associated duct banks and cabling. Supporting facilities such as site development, paving, fencing, and storm drainage are also required. The contract duration is estimated at 730 calendar days. This is a two-phase selection process that will evaluate offerors' past performance, management plans, design approach, small business participation plans, and price. The government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to hold discussions if determined to be in its best interest. The contracting agency is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District. The North American Industry Classification System code is 237130 and there is no set-aside. The contract value is estimated between $10-25 million.

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Solicitation For Detroit Arsenal Substation, Warren, MI

P2: 455784

Design-Build RFP

Specifications - Attachment 9 Ready to Advertise

23 December 2019

W912QR20R0008

ARIMS: 200A

Disposition: Maintain for 15yrs after construction

W912QR20R0008Attachment9-0000

FY20 MCA Electrical Substation 107751

Ready to Advertise

ATTACHMENT 9

DETROIT ARSENAL SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

APPENDIX A

DETROIT ARSENAL SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

INDEX - SPECIAL PROVISIONS

1. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

2. IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES AND PERSONNEL

3. UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL

4. INSTALLATION REGULATIONS

5. WORK SCHEDULING

6. SAFETY/ACCIDENT REPORTING

7. MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC AND SAFETY

8. SMOKING POLICY

9. SPECIAL CONDITIONS

10. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS)

11. CULTURAL RESOURCES

12. ARCHEOLOGICAL, PALEONTOLOGICAL AND ENDANGERED SPECIES FINDS

13. EXCAVATING PERMIT

14. COMMERCIALLY OWNED/OPERATED RADIATION EMITTING SOURCES/EQUIPMENT/DEVICES

USED ON GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

15. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

16. ASBESTOS

17. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL USAGE

18. HAZARDOUS WASTE

19. LEAD BASED PAINT (LBP)

20. ENERGY, WATER EFFICIENCY, AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

21. STORM WATER

22. WATER QUALITY (Potable/Drinking Water)

23. WASTE WATER (Sanitary)

24. PEST MANAGEMENT

25. POLLUTION PREVENTION

26. NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

27. SOIL MANAGEMENT

28. AIR EMISSIONS

39. TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

30. AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT

A. 1. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A.1.1. BUILDING SECURITY

A.1.1.1. The contractor shall be provided with access to all areas when required to perform the work. The contractor shall be responsible for any Government-owned keys, proxy cards, remote clickers, or any other access device that have been issued to him for access to facilities or areas pertinent to this contract. Keys, proxy cards, remote clickers, or any other access device provided to the contractor shall not be removed from the premises of the facilities and buildings. Keys, proxy cards, remote clickers, or any other access device provided to the contractor shall not be duplicated or issued to any individual to be retained in his possession while not physically performing duties included in the task order. Should the contractor lose a key, proxy card, remote clicker, or any other access device, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, immediately and in writing, but not later than one business day after they are aware of the loss. All lost keys, proxy cards, remote clickers, or any other access device shall be replaced at the contractor’s expense. In the event that a key is lost by contractor personnel, the contractor shall replace all keys and locks in that system. A keying scheme compatible with the remaining building lock system and an equal number of keys existing in the old system shall be provided at no additional cost to the Government. This must be coordinated with the Building Key Control Officer and Base Ops Key Shop Personnel through the COR.

Upon completion of the work in an area, the key(s), proxy cards, remote clickers, or any other access device to the area shall be returned immediately. Keys, proxy cards, remote clickers, or any other access device shall be returned prior to final task order payments.

A.1.1.2. Whenever areas are locked, contractor employees shall not permit the use of keys, in their possession, by other persons for the purpose of gaining access to such locked rooms or areas; and, likewise, contractor employees shall not open locked rooms or areas to permit entrance by persons other than the contractor’s employees in the fulfillment of their duties.

A.1.1.3. Upon the completion of their duties, contractor personnel shall secure all utilities in unoccupied area, unless otherwise coordinated with the COR. It shall be the responsibility of contractor personnel observing open and/or unlocked windows in their respective work areas to close and secure such windows. Where difficulty is encountered in keeping areas locked or windows closed and locked, the COR shall be notified.

A.1.1.4. There may be areas that require all personnel entering that area to sign a sign-in/sign-out sheet. The contractor shall comply with installation policies in these areas.

A.1.1.5. The contractor shall provide site security (fencing, lighting, or guard service) as required by each task order.

However, at a minimum, the contractor shall maintain the site and all other contractor controlled areas in such a manner as to minimize the risk of theft, vandalism, injury, or accident. The contractor shall comply with site security regulations.

A.1.1.6. The contractor shall comply with all security regulations imposed by the installation occupying the space where work is to be performed. Any necessary security clearances shall be obtained prior to commencement of work.

A.1.1.7. The contractor shall ensure that all parts of the facility where work is being performed are adequately protected against vandalism and theft.

A.1.2. INSTALLATION AND BASE SECURITY CLEARANCE

A.1.2.1. Locations to be serviced by the resulting contracts include areas that are “closed” to the public, pursuant to Sec 21, Internal Security Act of 1950, 50 U.S.C. 797 and, as such, only those persons granted permission may enter.

It is, therefore, required that control be exercised over contractor personnel while working on the Base. To maintain this control, a listing of all contractor personnel who will be working under the contract, must be submitted to the Contracting Officer and COR prior to the start of work under the Task Order. The preferred method of providing this list is via e-mail, to the contract administrator, unless notified otherwise. The listing shall include, but not limited to: contract number, project number, employee name, and the estimated starting and ending date of each employee. Subsequent listings of all additions or deletions will be submitted as employees hired or released.

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Contracting Officer and COR prior to the start of work under the Task Order.

A.1.2.2. During construction, the contractor shall permit base personnel access to the facilities within the work area.

The contractor shall provide protection to persons and property throughout the progress of the work.

A.1.2.3. In the event of a declared National Emergency the Contracting Officer may be required to stop work on this contract for security reasons. The contractor shall ensure the Contracting Officer has a current “Off Duty” contact name and telephone number at all times to facilitate notification.

A.1.2.4. The contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all regulations and orders of the Commanding Officer of the Military Installation, respecting identification of employees, movements on installation, parking, truck entry, and all other military regulations, which may affect the work. Special requirements will be identified in the statement of work for an individual Task Order.

A.1.2.5. The work under this contract shall be performed at an operating military installation with consequent restrictions on entry and movement of nonmilitary personnel and equipment.

A.1.2.6. The military installations, Detroit Arsenal and U.S. Army Garrison – Michigan at Selfridge ANG Base, have installation specific requirements, which will be identified by the individual Task Orders.

A.1.2.7. The Contractor shall coordinate with the installation’s Visitor Control Center (VCC) to obtain an identification badge for each employee and vehicle permits. All contractor employees must wear the badge in a visible location near their chest at all times while working at the facility.

A.1.2.7.1. Detroit Arsenal VCC. The VCC can be contacted at 586.282.5757. The VCC is located between Van Dyke and Mound Roads, on the North side of Eleven Mile Road in City of Warren, Macomb County, Michigan.

Turn into the Main Gate of the Detroit Arsenal and the VCC is immediately to the right in Building 232. The VCC is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M Eastern Standard Time (EST), except Holidays. If a contractor requires entry before 7:00 A.M. or after 2:00 P.M, EST a temporary badge can be obtained at the Main Guard house, located to the north of Building 232. A contractor can gain access to the Main Guard house by staying in the far right lane when entering the Main Gate on Eleven Mile Road.

A.1.3. Security conditions for release of plans and drawings:

A.1.3.1. Released U.S. Government (USG) information is to be used for the purpose of this contract only and will not be released to third parties without approval from US Army Garrison – Detroit Arsenal. Upon project completion, this information is to be destroyed.

A.1.3.2. No reproduction of released USG information is authorized for other than the contract's legitimate purpose.

A.1.3.3. Access to this information is to be controlled as UNCLASSIFIED/FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY and shall not be available for distribution under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

A.1.3.4. Information that is provided to the contractors & A/E’s from the USG will be returned to the USG when no longer needed, or at the end of the contract. Under special provisions the USG may authorize the contractor to destroy the information by shredding (paper) or degaussing (magnetic media) to make unreadable and unrecoverable. Confirmation of destruction will be provided to the USG.

A.1.3.5. All information and drawings provided shall not be posted on any internet web site.

A.1.3.6. The responsible USG POC for coordination of release and return of USG engineering drawings and information at the Detroit Arsenal is the DPW Engineering Services Division CAD Technician. Coordination of release and return of USG engineering drawings shall be through the COR.

A.2.0 IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES AND PERSONNEL

A.2.1. Vehicles: Highway vehicles owned or leased by contractors shall be furnished with identifying markings reflecting minimally, the contractor's name, home city, and local phone number. Personal vehicles must be registered with the installation (if applicable).

A.2.2. Personnel: The contractor's workmen shall have legal identification (picture ID) on them at all times while working on Government projects.

A.2.3. The contractor shall be responsible for furnishing an identification badge to each employee prior to the employees work on-site and for requiring each employee engaged on the work to display the badge in a visible location near their chest at all times while working at the facility.

A.2.4. All prescribed identification shall immediately be delivered to the Contracting Officer for cancellation upon release of the employee.

A.2.5. When required by the Contracting Officer, the contractor shall obtain and submit fingerprints of all persons employed or to be employed on the project.

A.3. UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL

A.3.1.The contractor shall inform all personnel working under his jurisdiction (including subcontractor and visiting supplier personnel) that access to areas outside of the immediate work area excluding, direct haul and access routes, contracting and engineering offices and point of supply and storage is prohibited. Circulation of said personnel will be limited to official business only. Persons in violation of the above may be apprehended and turned over to the appropriate authorities

A.4. INSTALLATION REGULATIONS:

A.4.1. The contractor, his employees, and subcontractors shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation including fire, traffic, safety and security regulations while on the military installation. Those driving motor vehicles shall observe and obey all speed limits posted throughout the installation. Personnel should not enter restricted areas unless required to do so and only upon prior approval. All contractor employees and subcontractors shall carry proper personal identification with them at all times.

A.4.2. Contractor’s equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identification and parked or placed within approved areas only, out of the way of driveways, emergency access roads, and traffic.

A.5. WORK SCHEDULING

See 01 10 23.00 06 paragraph 3.4.1.2

DTA recognizes the following Federal Holidays including the Friday after Thanksgiving:

New Year’s Day - 1 January Martin Luther King JR’s Birthday - 3rd Monday in January President’s Day - 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day - Last Monday in May Independence Day - 4 July Labor Day - 1st Monday in September Columbus Day - 2nd Monday in October Veteran's Day - 11 November Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day - 25 December

Also, If a Federal Holiday falls on a Saturday, the DTA Base will be closed on the Friday before, and if a Federal Holiday falls on a Sunday, the DTA Base will be closed on the following Monday. If the 4th of July Holiday falls on a Thursday, the Detroit Arsenal Base will be closed on the Friday after. The contract employees will not normally be expected to work during Federal holidays.

A.5.2. If the contractor determines that work is required prior to or after normal working hours, then the contractor shall submit a written request to the Contracting Officer or their designee for approval, no later than 72 hours prior to the work to be performed. For any request submitted late, approval will be at the discretion of the Contracting Officer or their designee. All weekend requests shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer or their designee for approval no later than 72 hours prior to the weekend work that is to be performed. Should the contractor be required to perform work during other than normal hours, including Saturday, Sundays and Government Legal Holidays, due to contractor and subcontractor delay, in order to maintain contract completion dates, the Government shall not be held liable for additional costs.

A.5.3. The installation buildings are places of employment for the Government employees and are occupied by the Government employees during the Government employees' working hours. All machines, equipment and activities that emit toxic, hazardous and offensive fumes, odors, vapors, chemicals, smells, that are offensive and impact the Government employees and that generate noise that also adversely impacts the Government employees, shall not be allowed during those Government employee's working hours and shall be carried out at the Government non-work hours.

A.5.4. All toxic, hazardous and offensive fumes, odors, vapors, chemicals, smells, that are offensive and impact the Government employees MUST be removed and dissipated from the buildings prior to daily occupancy of the buildings at 6:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST) and the buildings shall be free and fully be meeting safety & health provisions and provide a functional place of employment. The Government employees working hours are 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday, (all other working week day hours are considered Government non-work hours). Offensive painting operations and other contractual tasks that emit fumes, odors, chemicals that are offensive and impact the Government employees shall be carried out at Government non-work hours.

A.5.5. If there are fumes, odors, vapors, chemicals still being emitted during the Government employees working hours, then the contractor shall provide means and methods to ventilate the areas and assure a safe working environment for the Government employees.

A.5.6. Prior to commencing work on the job initially, resumption of work after prolonged interruption (seven calendar days or more), commencement of any warranty work, and upon completion of warranty work the contractor must notify the Contracting Officer and COR. When relocating to new sites, returning to sites for follow-up work on a phased work plan, notification to the COR is sufficient. Notification should be accomplished sufficiently in advance to allow scheduling of inspection forces. The above precautions are to ensure construction inspection and recording of work proceedings.

A.6. SAFETY/ACCIDENT REPORTING:

A.6.1. Accident prevention and safety practices on contractual work under the jurisdiction of the Contracting Officer are the responsibilities of the contractor concerned.

A.6.2. Safety Plan. Within 30 calendar days of award of the MATOC, the contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer a Company/Corporate Safety Plan. Prior to mobilization of a Task Order the contractor shall furnish, as a submittal, his site specific safety plan. Furthermore, the contractor shall brief all employees on proper safety procedures and accident reporting. The contractor shall provide all occupational health services to his employees.

Contractor employees shall be instructed to notify the contractor’s project manager of potential or existing occupational health hazards that require attention. The contractor shall designate a person on his staff to manage the contractor’s safety and accident prevention program. This person will provide a point of contact for the Contracting Officer and COR on matters of job safety, and shall be responsible for ensuring the health and safety of onsite personnel.

A.6.3. Compliance with Regulations. All work shall comply with applicable Army, state, and Federal safety and health requirements. The contractor shall comply with the requirements of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Association), MIOSHA (Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Association), U.S. Army Safety Program (AR 385-10), the Installation Safety Program (TACOM Supplement 385-10), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety Manual EM-385-1. Where there is a conflict between applicable regulations, the most stringent shall apply.

A.6.4. All work including the handling of hazardous materials or the disturbance or dismantling of structures containing hazardous materials shall comply with the applicable requirements of 29 CFR 1910/1926. Work involving the disturbance or dismantling of asbestos or asbestos-containing materials; the demolition of structures containing asbestos; and/or disposal and removal of asbestos, shall also comply with the requirement of 40 CFR, Part 61 Subpart (The National Emission Standard for Asbestos) (ETL 1110-1-118 and DA Circular 40-83-4). See Paragraph A. 16. Asbestos for more asbestos requirements.

A.6.5. Contractor Responsibility. The contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during the execution of work. The Government will not be held liable for any action on the part of the contractor, his employees or subcontractors, which result in illness, injury or deatA.

A.6.6. Inspections, Tests, and Reports. The required inspections, tests and reports made by the contractor, subcontractors, specially trained technicians, equipment manufacturers, and others as required, shall be at the contractor’s expense. Testing shall be performed by qualified personnel whose qualifications are provided and approved prior to the performance of the test. Testing shall be performed in the presence of the COR.

A.6.6.1. Equipment shall be commissioned and tested by the manufacturer's qualified representative following their specifications.

A.6.6.2. Testing reports shall be on prescribed forms specifically for the particular test that is being performed. All information shall be legible. The form shall be signed and dated by the tester and the performing company identified. Test results shall be clearly identified and compared to required results.

A.6.7. Materials and Equipment. Special facilities, devices, equipment, clothing and similar items used by the contractor in the execution of work shall comply with applicable regulations.

A.6.8. Traffic Control Devices. The contractor shall comply with the recommendations contained in Part 6 of the U.

S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administrations “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (D6. -1978) to ensure proper warnings to motorists and adequate traffic control. The contractor shall provide all warning lights, barricades, flagmen and other traffic control devices and signs.

A.6.9. Accident Notification/Report. In the event of a work-related OSHA recordable accident, the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and shall prepare a Report of Accident (DA Form 285 or equivalent) in quadruplicate and forward the original hard copy and one electronic copy to the Contracting Officer for forwarding to the TACOM Safety Office. The contractor shall maintain an accident file for the life of the contract to include all accident reports. In the event of a work-related incident resulting in death or the in-patient hospitalization of three or more employees the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer who will notify the TACOM Safety Office. Any technical advice and assistance necessary in accident investigation and reporting may be requested from the respective Safety Office.

A.6.10. Confined Spaces. All confined spaces located on the installation shall be considered permit-required confined spaces. Before any work commences in a confined space the contractor shall provide a copy of their written Confined Space Program and training certificates/documentation for all employees working in the confined space to the TACOM Safety Office. The contractor shall notify both the TACOM Safety Office and the Detroit Arsenal Fire Department prior to entering the confined space each day. Once work commences for the day the contractor shall notify the Detroit Arsenal Fire Department and submit a copy of the closed out Confined Space Permit to the TACOM Safety Office.

A.6.11. Excavation and Trenching. The contractor shall follow 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P or the MIOSHA equivalent and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety Manual EM-385-1 Section 25 when performing an excavation or trenching operation. Excavations five feet or more in depth shall have a protective system (i.e., sloping, benching, support system, shield system, etc.) to protect employees from cave-in. Excavated materials shall be kept at least two feet from the edge of excavations. A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress shall be located in trench excavations that are four feet or more in depth as to require no more than 25 feet of lateral travel for p p p q Before any work commences in a confined space the contractor shall provide a copy of their p y p p py written Confined Space Program and training certificates/documentation for all employees working in the confined p g space to the TACOM Safety Office.

employees. The contractor shall not allow employees to work in excavations in which there is accumulated water, or in excavations in which water is accumulating, unless adequate precautions have been taken to protect employees against the hazard. If the stability of adjacent structures is endangered by excavation operations then the contractor shall use a support system for the protection of employees. See Section A.X.X for further information regarding excavation and permits.

A.6.12. Scaffolds. The contractor shall follow 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L or the MIOSHA equivalent and the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers Safety Manual EM-385-1 Section 22 while using scaffolds. Scaffolds shall be designed by a qualified person and shall be constructed and loaded in accordance with that design.

A.6.13. Material Safety Data Sheet. The contractor shall submit a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for all hazardous materials to the COR and have a MSDS for all hazardous materials readily available for the entire duration of the project. When the contractor is working in buildings that are occupied by Government personnel, the contractor must provide a MSDS for all hazardous materials to the COR before they begin the work. See Section A.X.X for further information regarding MSDS and related hazardous material usage.

A.6.14. Site Visits. The TACOM Safety Office may conduct site visits announced or unannounced. If the contractor is found to be performing activities that are immediately dangerous to life or health of government or contract employees the TACOM Safety Office will immediately suspend the contractor’s operations until the situation is corrected. This type of situation is most likely to arise during excavation or confined space operations.

A.6.15. Personal Protective Equipment. The contractor shall follow EM 385-1-1. The contractor (and all sub-contractors) shall wear proper personal protective equipment at all times while working in construction areas, to include eye, ear, foot, and head protection and high visible vest while working near or around traffic.

A.7. MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC AND SAFETY

A.7.1. Where possible, the contractor and his work shall not interfere with the normal operations of traffic, particularly emergency vehicles and equipment. The contractor is responsible for safety on the project site.

A.7.2. The contractor shall use only established haul routes. When materials are transported in prosecution of the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading limit established by Federal, state or local law or regulation.

When it is necessary to cross curbing or sidewalks, protection against damage shall be provided by the contractor.

A.7.3. With respect to his own operations, and those of all his subcontractors, the contractor shall provide marking, lighting, and other acceptable means of identifying personnel, equipment, vehicles, storage areas, and any work or condition that may be hazardous to the operation of aircraft, fire-rescue equipment, or maintenance vehicles at the base.

A.7.4. The contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain weighted barricades, warning signs, and other traffic control devices as required to maintain traffic flow and insure safety and the contractor’s equipment. The contractor shall make his own estimate of all labor, materials, equipment, and coincidental necessary for providing the maintenance of vehicular traffic.

A.7.5. Steam Tunnel Concrete Covers. The contractor shall not walk, drive, or store equipment on steam tunnel concrete covers. Contractor shall be responsible for damages caused from neglecting this requirement.

A.8. SMOKING POLICY

A.8.1. Contractors shall follow the smoking policy as set forth with DoD and DTA regulatory guidance. Contractors shall follow the following guidance:

a. Smoking is prohibited in all workplaces and all community facilities to include offices, any work areas, recreation facilities, retail stores, common areas, military vehicles, aircraft and in all government owned or leased buildings, vehicles, vans and buses.

The contractor shall submit a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for all y y ( ) hazardous materials to the COR and have a MSDS for all hazardous materials readily available for the entire duration of the project.

b. This policy applies to all tobacco products to include, cigarettes, pipes, electronic cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco.

c. Smoking is only authorized within 10 feet of designated smoking areas or inside of personally owned vehicles. Smoking areas will be identified by a shelter or cigarette butt receptacle. Smoking is not allowed in any common areas such as walkways or parking lots.

d. Disposal of cigarette butts, matches, and any other smoking-related debris on the grass, sidewalks, parking lots, or in unauthorized containers is prohibited.

A.9. SPECIAL CONDITIONS

A.9.1. Any contractor equipment that causes or generates electro-magnetic disturbances or interference shall be removed from service until properly repaired. The Contracting Officer may also require repositioning or removal of the equipment from the base.

A.9.2. The contractor shall be responsible for the coordination of his work with base communications personnel, who may be working in the area and making them aware of proposed work that may affect the work of their particular trade in process of performance.

A.10. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS)

A.10.1. The Detroit Arsenal has established a Mission-Focused Installation Wide Environmental Management System that conforms to ISO 14001 (See FAR Clause 52.223-5). Executive Order 13148 requires that all Federal agencies implement an EMS. The USAG-DTA shall implement an EMS and that EMS is in place and fully in compliance with all aspects of the system by 2009. Since the contractor's actions affect the USAG-DTA's EMS goals, they shall be required to support all the goals of the USAG-DTA's EMS. They shall not be required to have their own EMS.

A.10.2.The USAG-DTA is using IS0 14000 as its EMS standard.

A.10.3. The contractor will be required to meet all the requirements of IS0 14001, Environmental management systems-Requirements with guidance for use, Second Edition, 2004-1 1-1 5 that support the USAG-DTA's EMS.

A.10.4. The Contactor shall assure all subcontractors are aware and understand the USAG-DTA EMS.

A.10.5. All contractors’ personnel must receive EMS awareness training annually. See the EMS work directives in the EMS web program for procedures. All subcontractors must receive EMS training. See the EMS work directives in the EMS web program for procedures.

A.10.6. The contractor must follow all procedures identified in the EMS work directives. Contractor must use all forms identified in the EMS Web Page Forms tab. If they want to change the forms, they must be reviewed and approved by the EMS Environmental Management Representative (EMR) prior to executing the change. The contractor does not have to have a conforming EMS (Reference FAR Clause 52.233-5 Alternate I and Alternate II).

A.11. CULTURAL RESOURCES

A.11.1. The USAG-DTA has a Cultural Resource Management Plan for both the Detroit Arsenal and Selfridge. The contractor shall incorporate the requirements of this plan in awarded an individual Task Orders. The USAG-DTA Environmental Management Division has an electronic copy of the plans.

A.11.2. The contractor must be aware of the appropriate Secretary of Interior Standards for Preservation and Rehabilitation that apply to work performed on eligible historical buildings.

A.11.3. Historical Properties

a. The USAG-DTA/SANGB has an approved Historical Maintenance Plan that the contractor shall follow for all historical structures at Selfridge.

b. Contractor shall not modify the design or project requirements of a project involving a historical structure without prior approval of the Contractor Officer. All actions that impact the historical nature of any historical structure must have the modification approved by the Michigan State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO). This includes such things as penetrating the wall structure, modifying the original use of the structure, modifying its appearance, etc. Once the design for the historical structures has been approved by the SHPO no modifications can be made to the design without further consultation with the SHPO.

c. Eligible Historical Structures (1). Detroit Arsenal

(A). Building 212 (B). Building 7 (C). Building 8

(2). Selfridge (A). 400 area Quarters (B). 200 area Quarters (C). 700 area Quarters (D). Building 697 (E). Building 951

A.11.4. There has been no archeological finds on the USAG-DTA or in the surrounding area. However, if any archeological items or evidence of human culture (pottery, arrowheads, etc) are discovered during the course of the contractor's performance, immediately stop work and contact the COR. No work will be allowed until a determination can made concerning the discovered items.

A.11.5. Upon discovery of human remains, contractor shall stop work immediately and notify the Contracting Officer, COR and the Federal Police Desk, (586)282-5564. Work is not allowed to proceed until cleared by both the Contracting Officer and the Police.

A.12. ARCHEOLOGICAL, PALEONTOLOGICAL & ENDANGERED SPECIES FINDS

A.12.1. Any archeological finds (evidence of human occupation) or pale ontological finds (evidence of prehistoric plant or animal life) are to be reported to the Contracting Officer immediately and the contractor shall stop work at location of finds and continue work in other areas without interruption. Protect native endangered flora and fauna and notify the Contracting Officer of any construction activities that might threaten endangered species or their habitats. See Section C.X.X for additional information.

A.13. EXCAVATING PERMIT

A.13.1. The contractor is required to secure an excavating permit before proceeding with any exterior on-site excavating or digging. The U.S. Army Garrison - Detroit Arsenal and Selfridge permit must be signed and a site inspection will be conducted (pre-dig meeting) prior to approval. A copy of the current excavation permit and excavation permit process can be found in appendix “I”. The DTA permit must be signed by the DPW, Chief of Engineering Services Division. The contractor must make provisions to accommodate delays which may arise due to the permit acquisition process. The USAG-DTA DPW, Chief of Engineering Services Division must have 14 calendar days notice from the contractor prior to permit being approved.

A.13.2. The contractor shall comply with Public Act 53 effective April 1 1975 as amended on December 21, 1989 by House Bill No. 5085. The contractor shall notify MISS DIG and the utility owners 3 full working days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) before any excavation, tunneling, drilling, boring, or demolition work begins. The contractor shall notify and call MISS DIG at 1-800- 482-7171, and coordinate his work accordingly. .

A.13.3. The contractor shall comply with all requirements and conditions of the USAG-DTA excavation permit.

The contractor is responsible for locating all utilities. The contractor shall field verify the location of the existing installation utilities in the contract work areas. The contractor shall hire a proficient subcontractor to locate the above utilities within excavation, boring, tunneling area. Suggested methods include the "Underground Radar Penetration" and exploratory trenches and pits to determine underground utility locations.

A.13.4. Facility Base Operations personnel may field locate utilities for the contractor, but this is done only as a courtesy utility identification. The contractor shall be responsible for protecting utility identification.

A.14. COMMERCIALLY OWNED/OPERATED RADIATION EMITTING

SOURCES/EQUIPMENT/DEVICES USED ON GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

A.14.1. When using radiation sources/equipment/devices for soil compaction tests or stress/support studies for detection of structural/weld defects in structural framing, pressurized pipe, vessels, etc., the operator shall comply with the following requirements:

a. Prior to bringing the radiation generator on to the U.S. Army Garrison locations, the contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with the following information/documentation, as a submittal at least 30 calendar days before the starting date of the permit, for review and approval, and issuance of an Army Radiation Permit by the TACOM LCMC Safety Office:

1. A letter applying for an Army Radiation Permit with Supporting Documentation.

2. A copy of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) License, that permits use or storage of radioactive sources/equipment/devices at Army Installations. If an Agreement State License is provided, then documentation must be provided to show the license is valid on Federal Property.

This includes NRC Form 241, Report of Proposed Activities in Non-Agreement States, with the NRC in accordance with 10 CFR 150. If exempt from NRC licensing or under general licensing, proof of exemption or general licensing must be provided. For NARM and machine produced radiation, the contractor must provide appropriate state authorization that allows the contractor to use the radiation emitting sources/equipment/devices. The licensing must show operational use conditions/restrictions with expiration date.

3. The documentation must specify the start and stop dates for the Army Radiation Permit and describe what purposes the applicant needs the Army Radiation Permit (Proposed Work Statement).

4. A current list of trained and qualified employees that will be using the radiation emitting sources/equipment/devices and their training.

5. The name of the contractor Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and emergency contact telephone number.

6. Operating instruction(s)/technical order(s) for the equipment that contains the radioactive source.

Indication of whether the sources/equipment/devices are to be stored on-site overnight and how it is to be stored. How the sources/equipment/devices will be stored during lunch hour and breaks.

7. Designated storage location of the radioactive source if it remains overnight.

8. Proposed marking of the storage location if it exceeds 2mR/hr as measured at the surface of the storage container.

9. A copy of the company Radiation Safety Program.

10. Emergency Response Plan in case of an emergency for a lost or damaged source/equipment/device and/or over exposure incident/injury.

11. Provide the portion of their contract that identifies the location(s) of where the source will be used, for how long, and for what type use.

12. Current leak tests on radiation sources/equipment/devices.

b. The COR will obtain approval from the proper office having jurisdiction (TACOM Safety Office).

After approval is received for use of the specific radiation generator, the contractor shall:

1. Meet proper Department of Transportation (DOT) and NRC shipping criteria to include properly filled out shipping manifest(s), container marking/labels, and placards on the vehicle as needed when transporting the source/equipment/device onto and around base/installation. The documents shall also allow the removal of the source/equipment/device from the base/installation. The source and the activity shall dictate which DOT and NRC regulations and CFR's are applicable. These include, 10 CFR for the permit and operation; 29 CFR for occupational safety and health activities when using the instrument/equipment/device, 40 CFR for environmental protection activities, 49 CFR for transporting the instrument, and 10 CFR if the source is lost or stolen.

2. Limit authorized use of radioluminesent signs and markers to areas with low occupancy and where electrical power is not available except at prohibitive cost.

c. The contractor shall not:

1. Buy radioactive materials or accept radioactive materials into the Army inventory without approval from the TACOM LCMC Safety Office.

2. Buy or use radium without TACOM LCMC Safety Office approval.

3. Buy radioluminesent signs and markers only upon approval of the TACOM LCMC Safety Office.

d. Non-ionizing radiation (laser equipment). The contractor shall provide documentation committing to and supporting the below:

1. Only qualified and trained employees shall be assigned to install, adjust, and operate laser equipment.

2. Proof of qualification of the laser equipment operator shall be available and shall be in possession of the operator at all times.

3. Employees, when working in areas in which a potential exposure to direct or reflected laser light greater than 0.005 watts (5 milliwatts) exists, shall be provided with the following anti-laser eye protection devices:

(A). Employees whose occupation or assignment requires exposure to laser beams shall be furnished suitable laser safety goggles which will protect for the specific wavelength of the laser and be of optical density (O.D.) adequate for the energy involved. Table E-3 lists the maximum power or energy density for which adequate protection is afforded by glasses of optical densities from five to eight.

TABLE E-3

SELECTING LASER SAFETY GLASS

Intensity, Attenuation CW Maximum Power Density (watts/cm2)

Attenuation Optical Density (O.D.) Attenuation Factor

10-2 5 105

10-1 6 106

1.0 7 107

10.0 8 108

Output levels falling between lines in this table shall require the higher optical density.

(B) All protective goggles shall bear a label identifying the following data:

(i) Laser wavelengths for which use is intended.

(ii) Optical density of those wavelengths.

(iii) Visible light transmission.

4. Areas in which lasers are used shall be posted with standard laser warning placards.

5. Beam shutters or caps shall be utilized, or the laser shall be turned off, when laser transmission is not actually required. When the laser is left unattended for a substantial period of time, such as during lunch hour, overnight, or at change of shifts, the laser shall be turned off.

6. Only mechanical or electronic means shall be used as a detector for guiding the internal alignment of the laser.

7. The laser beam shall not be directed at employees.

8. When it is raining or snowing, or when there is dust or fog in the air, the operation of laser systems shall be prohibited where practicable. In any event, employees shall be kept out of range of the area of source and target during such weather conditions.

9. Laser equipment shall bear a label to indicate maximum output.

10. Employees shall not be exposed to light intensities above any of the following:

(A). Direct staring: 1 micro-watt per square centimeter.

(B). Incidental observing: 1 milliwatt per square centimeter.

(C). Diffused reflected light: 2 1/2 watts per square centimeter.

11. Laser unit in operation shall be set up above the heads of the employees, when possible.

12. Employees shall not be exposed to microwave power densities in excess of ten milliwatts per square centimeter.

e. The Installation/Base RSO or his representative reserves the right to inspect work sites and terminate/suspend any operation involving a radiation emitting source deemed to be unsafe IAW applicable laws, rules, and Federal regulations.

f. Disposal of radiation emitting sources/equipment/devices by contractors on Army property is prohibited.

A.15. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

A.15.1. All waste that is not hazardous waste and non-regulated solid waste is considered Regulated Waste.

A.15.2. A waste management plan shall be submitted and approved prior to initiating any site preparation work. The plan shall include the following:

a. Name of individuals on the contractor's staff responsible for waste prevention and management.

b. Actions that will be taken to reduce solid waste generation.

c. Description of the specific approaches to be used in recycling/reuse of the various materials generated, including the areas and equipment to be used for processing, sorting, and temporary storage of wastes.

d. Characterization, including estimated types and quantities, of the waste to be generated.

e. Name of landfill and/or incinerator to be used and the estimated costs for use, assuming that there would be no salvage or recycling on the project.

f. Identification of local and regional reuse programs, including non-profit organizations such as schools, local housing agencies, and organizations that accept used materials such as materials exchange networks and Habitat for Humanity.

g. List of specific waste materials that will be salvaged for resale, salvaged and reused, or recycled.

Recycling facilities that will be used shall be identified. Include expenses for the removal and disposal of building materials through demolition, recovery, reuse and recycling techniques that will not otherwise be offset by revenue, savings, or cost avoidance within the contract.

h. Identification of materials that cannot be recycled/reused with an explanation or justification.

A.15.3. The contractor shall provide the following information to the COR by the 15th of each month:

a. Quantity of solid waste generated in cubic yards or tons. Quantities may be measured by weight or by volume, but must be consistent throughout;

b. Quantity of solid waste diverted through sale, reuse, or recycling in cubic yards or tons. Quantities may be measured by weight or by volume, but must be consistent throughout;

c. Quantity of waste disposed by landfill or incineration in cubic yards or tons;

d. The name and location of the landfill, recycling facility or waste processor receiving the waste or a description of the recycling disposition. Submit manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and invoices specifically identifying the project and waste material;

e. Provide explanations for any waste not recycled or reused;

f. Where the contract allows the contractor to use the installation’s dumpsters and custodial services, they will not have to submit information for material disposed using the facilities services;

g. All disposal records shall be made available to the COR upon request and a copy of the records shall be delivered to the COR upon completion of the contracted work.

A.15.4. The records shall be made available to the COR during construction, and a copy of the records shall be delivered to the COR upon completion of the construction.

A.15.5. Types of Construction & Demolition (C&D) Waste

Project Phase C&D Debris Construction Mixed rubble, wood, roofing, wall board, insulation, carpet, pipe, plastic, paper, bricks, lumber, concrete block, metals

Demolition Mixed rubble, concrete, steel beams, bricks, wood, lumber, wallboard, insulation, carpet, pipes, wire, equipment, fixtures

Excavation Earth, sand, stones, wood Roadwork Asphalt, concrete, earth Site Clearance Trees, brush, earth, top soil, concrete, mixed rubble, sand, steel, paper, plastic, garbage, rubbish

A.15.6. Disposal of solid waste, including C&D debris is the responsibility of the contractor.

A.15.7. The contractor shall make an effort to deliver non-hazardous materials to a commercial recycler and provide US Army Garrison with a summary of weights of materials recycled.

A.15.8. The contractor shall not use the installations dumpsters and custodial services. The necessary containers, bins and storage areas to facilitate effective waste management shall be provided and shall be clearly and appropriately identified.

A.15.9. Regulated Solid Waste. All Regulated Waste must be disposed of at a licensed Class II landfill site.

Regulated Waste that is transported to a Class II landfill site must include a transportation manifest for each load of material delivered. Trip manifest must include name, address and telephone number of transporting company, name of the driver, driver signature, volume in cubic yards of material delivered, source of material, type of material hauled and delivered, date material is loaded and date material is delivered. A signed copy of each trip manifest must be kept with the contractor of record, the subcontractor if different then the prime contractor, and must be provided to the COR within 7 calendar days of completing each trip.

A.15.10. Non-Regulated Solid Waste. Materials with no practical use or economic benefit shall be disposed at a landfill or incinerator. Disposal of solid waste, including construction and demolition (C&D) debris is the responsibility of the contractor. Refer to Unified Facilities Guide Specifications Section 01 74 19 for requirements of Solid Waste Management. The Waste Management Plan developed by the contractor will outline how all C&D materials generated will be handled for disposal and recycling. Section 01 74 19 paragraph 1.6 of the UFGS outlines the requirements of the Waste Management Plan.

A.15.11. Recyclable materials shall be handled to prevent contamination of materials from incompatible products/materials and separated by one of the following methods:

a. Reuse. First consideration shall be given to salvage for reuse since little or no re-processing is necessary for this method, and less pollution is created when items are reused in their original form.

Sale or donation of waste suitable for reuse shall be considered. Salvaged materials, other than those specified in other sections to be salvaged and reinstalled, shall not be used in this project.

b. Recycle. Waste materials that are not suitable for reuse, but do have value as a recyclable, shall be recycled whenever economically feasible.

A.15.12. The contractor shall recycle fifty percent (50%) of all C&D waste generated from the landfill. Cost effectiveness will need to be considered to meet these requirements. Documents must be submitted to the COR support the finding if it is not cost effective to recycle this material. The documentation must be approved by the Contracting officer and the DPW prior to being waived.

A.15.13. The contractor shall make an effort to deliver Non-Regulated Solid Waste materials to a commercial recycler and provide USAG-DTA with a summary of weights of materials recycled.

A.15.14. Non-Hazardous Waste. Materials with no practical use or economic benefit shall be disposed at a landfill or incinerator.

A.16. ASBESTOS.

A.16.1. Asbestos is present on the USAG-DTA facilities.

a. All contractor employees working in areas that contain or may contain asbestos containing material (ACM) or presumed to contain asbestos containing material (PACM) shall be properly trained to assure neither their employees nor anyone on the USAG-DTA is exposed to asbestos fibers during contract operations. The contractor shall insure all subcontractors are properly trained and they have records of the training on site.

b. In the event there is an accidental disturbance of known asbestos, the contractor shall stop work immediately and secure the area until a competent person, as defined by 29 CFR 1926.1101(b), present to manage the Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) or Presumed Asbestos Containing Material

(PACM).

1. If during the execution of any work order asbestos containing material is disturbed or dislodged the contractor shall take the following actions:

2. Restrict entry into the area and post signs to prevent entry into the area by persons other than those necessary to perform the response action.

3. Contact the USAG-DTA work control desk to have the air handling system shut off in the release area to prevent the distribution of fibers to other areas in the building.

4. Conduct clean-up IAW all Federal and State laws.

c. If the contractor encounters asbestos or suspected asbestos that has not been previously identified on the individual Task…

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