Final_Specifications_CRREL_Transformer_Yard.pdf

W912WJ-17-B-0012

New Transformer Yard

U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL)

Hanover, New Hampshire

Construction Solicitation and Specifications

August 2017

CRREL Transformer Yard

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 41 00 BIDDING SCHEDULE

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 14 17 PHASING REQUIREMENTS

01 22 00 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01 32 01 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 01 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE(RMS CM)

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 57 20 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 62 35 RECYCLED/RECOVERED MATERIALS

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 DEMOLITION

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 13 MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLES

26 05 19 LOW VOLTAGE INSULATED WIRE AND CABLE

26 11 16 SECONDARY UNIT SUBSTATIONS

26 20 00 ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

26 23 00 LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 10 00 BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PAVEMENT

32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 71 02 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 41 00

BIDDING SCHEDULE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 LINE ITEMS

1.2 BID NOTES

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SECTION 00 41 00

BIDDING SCHEDULE

PART 1 GENERAL

Refer to Section 01 22 00 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

1.1 LINE ITEMS

Item No. Description

Estimated Quantity Unit

Unit Price

Estimated Amount

BASE BID ITEMS

0001 Remove and Dispose of Existing Conductors, Transformers, and Switchgear

1 JOB JOB $_____________

0002 Provide New Transformers and Associated Work

1 JOB JOB $_____________

0003 Perform Air Monitoring During Construction and Test Soils for TCE Contamination

1 JOB JOB $_____________

OPTIONAL BID ITEM

0004 Excavate and Dispose of Contaminated Soil

0004AA FIRST 50 Tons 50 Ton $________ $____________

0004AB OVER 50 Tons 10 Ton $________ $____________

TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT $_________________________

1.2 BID NOTES

Note 1: Bidders must bid all items. The work will be awarded as a whole to one bidder. Offers will be evaluated and the low bidder determined by the Total Estimated Amount for Line Items 0001 through 0004, including the Base Bid Items and the Optional Bid Item. The minimum work awarded will be the Base Bid work.

Note 2: Item Number 0004 is subdivided into two estimated quantities and are to be separately priced. The Government will evaluate these items on the basis of the total price of their sub-items. See SPECIAL CONTRACT

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REQUIREMENTS, Clause "VARIATIONS IN ESTIMATED QUANTITIES - SUBDIVIDED ITEMS

- UAI 52.211-5001."

Note 3: All work for the base bid items shall be completed within the time period specified in Section 00 80 00 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, Subpart

"COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) FAR 52.211-10."

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.1.1 Location

1.1.2 Project Descriptions

1.1.2.1 General Description of the Work

1.1.3 Damages

1.2 EXISTING WORK

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 WORK PLAN

1.5 SECURITY

1.5.1 Entry Control

1.5.2 Identification Badges

1.5.2.1 General

1.5.2.2 Letter of Designated Representatives

1.5.2.3 Initial Request Letter for Identification Badges

1.5.2.4 On-Going Requests for Identification Badges

1.5.2.5 Sign-in Log

1.5.3 Designated Construction Entrance for Deliveries

1.5.4 Cameras and Photographs

1.5.5 Antiterrorism (AT) Level I Training

1.5.6 iWATCH Training

1.5.7 Operations Security (OPSEC) Training

1.5.8 PERSONNEL SECURITY SCREENING

1.6 COORDINATION WITH CRREL TRAFFIC

1.7 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR

1.8 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

1.9 DIRECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION

1.10 COORDINATION

1.11 MATERIAL SUBSTITUTIONS

1.12 MATERIAL WARRANTIES

1.13 WORK SEQUENCE AND SCHEDULING

1.13.1 Working Hours

1.13.1.1 Regular Working Hours

1.13.1.2 Work Outside Regular Working Hours

1.13.2 Work Sequence

1.13.2.1 General

1.13.2.2 Scheduling

1.13.2.3 Progress Schedule

1.13.2.4 Phasing

1.13.3 Two-Week Schedule of Work Activities

1.13.4 Rate of Progress

1.14 ACCEPTANCE

1.15 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

1.15.1 Protection and Safety

1.15.2 Facility Regulations

1.15.3 Work By Other Contractors

1.15.4 Work Limits

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1.15.5 Damaged Property

1.15.6 Contractor's Receipt of Supplies

1.15.7 Temporary Contractor Facilities and Utilities, and Storage

Areas

1.15.8 Cleaning Up

1.15.9 Traffic Regulation and Control

1.15.10 No Smoking Policy

1.16 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.17 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE

1.18 EXISTING UTILITIES

1.18.1 Utility Outages and Interruptions

1.18.2 Pre-Utility Outage or Pre-Connection Coordination Meeting

1.18.3 Utilities Not Shown

1.18.4 Abandoned Lines

1.19 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.20 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1.21 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REPORTING

1.22 MATERIAL WARRANTIES

1.23 SCRAP AND SALVAGE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

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SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.1.1 Location

a. The Project is located in Hanover, New Hampshire at the Government facility known as the US Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, hereinafter "CRREL." Hanover is approximately 65 miles northwest of Concord New Hampshire and approximately 59 miles northeast of Rutland, Vermont. Hanover is accessible from Interstate 91 (I-91).

CRREL is located on Lyme Road (aka New Hampshire Route 10) approximately 2.5 miles northeast from Exit 13 off Interstate 91 (I-91).

b. The project is located in the Main Lab Building, the Main Lab addition, and onsite near the South Guard Station.

1.1.2 Project Descriptions

The project description is general in nature and is only given to indicate the scope of work under this contract. It does not limit the work required under the project contract drawings and specifications.

1.1.2.1 General Description of the Work

a. Prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall verify existing conditions and the extent of work required to complete the work as required by the contract documents.

b. The Contractor shall provide all supervision, plant, labor, materials, tools and equipment, safety, quality control, and mobilization and demobilization to carry out all work and operations as necessary to complete the following work. The Contractor shall:

b.1 BASE BID WORK:

(1) Disconnect, remove and dispose of existing conductors currently powering the Main Lab Building and the Main Lab Addition unit substations and abandon the existing ductbank used to run these cables in place.

(2) Demolish, remove and dispose of two oil-filled, 500kVA, 13.2kV-208/120V, 3Ø, 60Hz transformers; two oil-filled, 750kVA, 13.2kV-480/277V, 3Ø, 60Hz transformers; 13.2kV switch cabinet containing five switches in the Main Lab Building basement. The Contractor shall demolish, remove and dispose of one drytype, 300kVA, 13.2kV-208/120V, 3Ø, 60Hz transformer; one dry-type, 500kVa, 13.2kV-480/277V, 3Ø, 60Hz transformer; and one 13.2kV switch assembly cabinet in the Main Lab Addition sub-basement. Transformer oil testing results are attached at the end of this section.

(3) Patch all conduit holes and repair concrete floors in all areas

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 3 where equipment is removed. Where existing wiring, devices, fixtures, etc. are to be removed from masonry walls, the Contractor shall remove any devices and wiring and provide a blank cover plate to match the existing finish. Conduit concealed in walls, floors, and inaccessible ceilings shall be abandoned in place after all wiring has been removed.

(4) Protect all existing electrical conduit or devices to remain during demolition and new construction.

(5) Tap the 13.2kV primary located at the SF-6 switchyard near the South Guard Station to provide power for this project. Provide and install two 1500kVA, 13.2kV-208/120V, 3Ø, 60Hz padmounted transformers;

two 2000kVA, 13.2kV-480/277V, 3Ø, 60Hz padmounted transformers; one padmounted, 4000AF/3500AT, 208/120V, double-ended switchgear; and one padmounted, 3200AF/3000AT, 480/277V, double-ended switchgear within a chain link fence (Refer to specification Section 32 31 13, CHAIN LINK FENCES for fence requirements.)

(6) Feed power from the new switchgear underground via ductbank to existing switchgear in room R06 in the Main Lab basement and to room SB02 in the Lab Addition sub-basement (Refer to drawing ES01 for additional information.)

(7) Perform air monitoring during construction and test soils for TCE contamination. Refer to subparagraph titled "TRICHLOROETHYLENE (TCE)" under Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

(8) Provide and install bituminous concrete where indicated on the contract drawings and per the specifications.

b.2 OPTIONAL BID WORK:

(1) Excavate, remove, load, transport, and legally dispose of contaminated soil offsite in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

b. All work and incidental work shall be in accordance with the contract drawings and specifications.

c. Additional Work

It is possible that during the performance of the work specified, the Contractor will uncover or otherwise discover additional features that may require repair. When such areas are discovered, they shall be inspected concurrently by the Contractor and the Contracting Officer.

The Contracting Officer will promptly make a determination of the action to be taken. Equitable adjustments to the Contract will be made for any additional work as approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.1.3 Damages

The Contractor shall exercise caution and follow sound construction practices in the conduct of the work to avoid construction-related damage to existing features to remain.

1.2 EXISTING WORK

In addition to "FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements":

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a. Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remain.

b. Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer. At the completion of operations, existing work shall be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Letter of Designated Representatives for Identification Badges; G, RO

Initial Request Letter for Identification Badges; G, RO

Progress Schedule; G, RO

Within 5 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP), the Contractor shall submit for approval by the Contracting Officer a practicable progress schedule. When changes are authorized that result in contract time extensions, the Contractor shall submit a modified chart for approval by the Contracting Officer.

Two-Week Schedule of Work Activities; G, RO

Work Plan

Work Outside Regular Hours Application; G, RO

Utility Outage/Interruption Requests; G, RO

Utility Cutover Requests; G, RO

1.4 WORK PLAN

Within 15 calendar days after notice to proceed, submit a detailed job-specific Work Plan of the work procedures to be used to accomplish the work. No work at the site, with the exception of site inspections and surveys, shall be performed until the Work Plan is approved. Allow 30 calendar days in the schedule for the Government's review. No adjustment for time or money will be made if re-submittals of the Work Plan are required due to deficiencies in the plan. At a minimum, the Work Plan shall include:

a. Schedule of activities.

b. Procedures and protocols for work activities.

c. Details concerning sequencing.

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d. Method of demolition and disposal, and equipment to be used.

e. Associated hazards (e.g. current, voltage, etc.)

f. Hazard mitigation (e.g. PPE, barriers, etc.)

g. Power sources.

h. Transformer oil containment and spill contingency plan

1.5 SECURITY

a. All project work and conduct of construction activity shall comply with security requirements, regulations, and policies as directed by CRREL's security office. A copy of the security regulations may be obtained from the security office.

b. All employees of the Contractor and its subcontractors will be restricted from unauthorized access onto CRREL grounds without appropriate identification; refer below to subparagraph "Entry Control."

c. All personnel, vehicles, and construction equipment entering or exiting CRREL grounds may be subjected to a search.

d. The Contractor shall be aware that if security is heightened at CRREL or there is a national emergency, the installation may require that all work come to a complete stop or that the Contractor and its subcontractors immediately vacate the premises. The Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

e. No alcoholic beverages or drugs are allowed on CRREL grounds. If found in violation the violator shall be requested to leave the premises immediately. Failure to do so will involve security personnel escorting the violator off CRREL grounds.

f. The Contractor and its subcontractors shall immediately report any vandalism, suspicious activities or devices to the Contracting Officer and CRREL's security office.

g. For working outside the "regular work hours" as defined herein and in the contract, the Contractor shall give 5 working days notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the Contractor's personnel who will be working outside of the regular work hours. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

1.5.1 Entry Control

a. CRREL is a closed facility that requires an identification badge and valid photo ID to enter the facility; refer to the requirements under subparagraph titled "Identification Badges." The designated location of entry shall be through the main gate which is manned by armed security personnel. It is a violation of federal statute to enter the facility at any point other than the designated location without authorization. The authority to issue search, seizure and apprehension authorizations for persons', places, and vehicles on the facility has been delegated to the Department of Defense (DoD) police. NOTE: Same

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 6 day announcement of visitors will not be accepted.

b. Failure to obtain entry approval will not affect the contract price or time of completion.

1.5.2 Identification Badges

1.5.2.1 General

a. Identification badges will be issued without charge to the Contractor on the following conditions:

(1) Contractor verifies and certifies that each employee of the Contractor and subcontractor are citizens of the United States. Work under this contract is restricted to citizens of the United States;

(2) Each employee has a State or Federal issued photo identification card; and

(3) The CRREL security office has the ability to make picture ID badges for non Government personnel who will be working on the installation for extended periods of time. Letters or emails requesting identification badges for each employee as required below includes the project name, contract number, the Contractor's (or subcontractor's) name, address, and telephone number, and the employee's full name, address, telephone number, social security number, and position.

b. Badges shall be as directed by CRREL, and shall be worn and be visible at all times while on CRREL grounds. Immediately report instances of lost or stolen badges to the Contracting Officer.

c. At the end of each work day, all issued identification badges shall be returned to CRREL's main gate guard house. At the start of each work day, each employee of the Contractor and subcontractor shall be responsible for checking in at the main gate guard house to pick up their turned in identification badge. Individuals who fail to follow these procedures shall be banned from CRREL for the duration of the project. Final payment will not be made until all identification badges have been returned and accounted for.

1.5.2.2 Letter of Designated Representatives

a. At least 10 working days prior to the commencement of work and the Contractor arriving at CRREL, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with a letter containing the names of two designated representatives of the Contractor authorized to request identification badges initially and for requests during the performance period of the contract.

b. The letter shall include the project name, contract number, the Contractor's name, address, and telephone number, and the designated representative's full name, address, telephone number, social security number, and position.

1.5.2.3 Initial Request Letter for Identification Badges

a. At least 72 hours prior to the commencement of work and the Contractor arriving at CRREL, the Contractor's designated representative shall provide the Contracting Officer with an initial request for

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 7 identification badges for all employee's of the Contractor and subcontractors who will initially start work at CRREL.

b. The letter shall include information as required above under subparagraph "General."

1.5.2.4 On-Going Requests for Identification Badges

a. Employee's of the Contractor or subcontractor who will start work for the first time after the initial request letter for identification badges has been submitted shall comply with the following:

(1) At least 3 working days prior to the employee arriving at CRREL, the Contractor's designated representative shall provide the Contracting Officer with a request for an identification badge. The request shall be in the form of an e-mail.

b. The e-mail shall include information as required above under subparagraph "General."

1.5.2.5 Sign-in Log

In addition to wearing identification badges, employee's of the Contractor and subcontractor may be required to sign-in each time they enter and exit CRREL grounds.

1.5.3 Designated Construction Entrance for Deliveries

a. Deliveries shall only enter through the main gate unless another location is approved by the Contracting Officer and the security office. Restrict all activities and movement of personnel, materials, construction equipment, and supplies to designated entrance and haul routes.

b. Contractor shall coordinate all delivery personnel in accordance with subparagraph titled "Entry Control" to request deliveries through the security gates. The Contractor shall be responsible for receiving all deliveries in person. No deliveries will be accepted by Government personnel on behalf of the Contractor.

1.5.4 Cameras and Photographs

Cameras shall not be allowed on CRREL grounds nor shall any photographs be taken without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

1.5.5 Antiterrorism (AT) Level I Training

All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, or controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR within 10 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at.

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1.5.6 iWATCH Training

The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the USACE iWATCH program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 45 calendar days of contract award and within 45 days of new employees commencing performance on the contract. The contractor shall provide certification of completion to the COR within 10 days of training completion. Training documents will be provided by the Security Office.

1.5.7 Operations Security (OPSEC) Training

All new contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html.

1.5.8 PERSONNEL SECURITY SCREENING

The Contractor shall conduct a security screening on every employee prior to their performance under this contract. The security screening shall cover the most recent five (5) years or since age 18, whichever is shorter, providing it includes the most recent two (2) years of the applicant's life. The security screening shall include, as a minimum, checks with former employers, former supervisors and personal references, along with a local record check with police departments.

The Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a record of the results of each employee's security screening prior to entry on duty.

1.6 COORDINATION WITH CRREL TRAFFIC

The Contractor is responsible for coordination between CRREL traffic and construction vehicle movement, as well as deliveries through CRREL grounds. The contractor is responsible for ensuring at least one lane of traffic is passable by vehicle through any roads on the CRREL campus affected by project work to ensure regular traffic and emergency vehicle access to laboratory facilities and the Child Development Center. Temporary closure of roads or access should be requested trough the COR at least 7 calendar days in advance. All efforts shall be made to conduct temporary closures on the weekends or after regular laboratory working hours which are between 6am and 5pm.

1.7 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR

a. At all times during the performance of the contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly superintend the work and assign and have on the worksite a competent project superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has the authority to act for the Contractor.

b. The project superintendent shall maintain a physical presence at the

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 9 site at all times and be responsible for all construction and related activities at the site, except as otherwise acceptable to the Contracting Officer. Their duties include, but are not limited to, scheduling the work, arranging daily security clearance, safety, and notifying the Contracting Officer in the event of problems and of completion of work for inspection.

c. Failure to comply with these requirements shall be deemed as cause for a non-compensatory stoppage and suspension of work until the deficiency is remedied.

d. The project superintendent may not serve as the CQC System Manager, but may serve as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). To serve as the CQC System Manager, the individual shall meet the requirements of Section 01 45 00 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL.

1.8 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

Prior to the notice to proceed, the Contracting Officer will conduct a preconstruction conference with key Contractor personnel. The purpose of the conference is to review contract requirements and to establish a working relationship between the Contractor's Staff and the Corps of Engineers personnel who will be closely associated with the project.

During the conference, the Contracting Officer will inform the Contractor concerning Job Safety, Quality Control, Labor Relations, and Environmental Protection. The Contractor's Superintendent, Quality Control Representative, and Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) shall attend this conference. All submittals which are ready for submission prior to start of work may be brought to the conference for distribution to the participating reviewers.

1.9 DIRECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION

a. The Contractor shall not take or accept any direction or instructions issued by any person, employed by the Government or otherwise, other than the Contracting Officer that changes the terms and conditions of contract actions, the scope, or any change that impacts the cost, price, or schedule. Changes authorized by the Contracting Officer will be in the form of a written, official, signed modification to the contract action received by the Contractor before the Contractor will act upon those changes. The Contractor will comply with the changes clause of this contract when the Contractor believes direction has been given from persons other than the Government Contracting Officer that equate to a change by notifying the Contracting Officer as directed by the clause. Any direction given by any Government employee or any other person outside their authority must be reported to the Contracting Officer.

b. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) is limited to the authorities stated in the COR appointment letter. The COR under this contract will be appointed by written letter from the Contracting Officer to the Contractor. The COR appointment letter is specific to this contract only. COR appointment letters from previous contracts are not valid for this contract. See the Contracting Officer’s Representative clause of this contract.

1.10 COORDINATION

Liaison with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, by the

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Contractor shall be maintained for the duration of the project by communication with the COR assigned to this project. All Contractor project related questions, comments, clarifications, etc. shall be directed to the COR for action.

1.11 MATERIAL SUBSTITUTIONS

This Contract is based on the materials and methods as shown and as described in the contract documents. The Contractor shall not substitute materials or methods unless such substitution has been specifically approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

1.12 MATERIAL WARRANTIES

Manufacturer's standard performance guarantees or warranties that extend beyond a 1-year period shall be provided.

1.13 WORK SEQUENCE AND SCHEDULING

1.13.1 Working Hours

1.13.1.1 Regular Working Hours

a. Regular work hours are from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Contractor will not be permitted to work on legal holidays unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer. The following legal holidays are observed:

January 1st Third Monday in January Third Monday in February Last Monday of May July 4th 1st Monday of September 2nd Monday of October November 11th Fourth Thursday of November December 25th

b. When one of the above designated legal holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday. Requests to perform work at other times shall be made in writing to the Contracting Officer as specified below under subparagraph "Work Outside Regular Hours." Every effort will be made to accommodate such requests.

1.13.1.2 Work Outside Regular Working Hours

a. Work outside regular working hours requires Contracting Officer approval. Application shall be made in writing 7 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government. The Work Outside Regular Hours Application shall include specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title, and names of all individuals who will be working outside regular hours. During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work shall be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer.

b. Outages, and utility cutovers and interruptions will require work

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 11 outside of regular working hours. The Contractor shall comply with Section 01 14 17 PHASING REQUIREMENTS.

1.13.2 Work Sequence

1.13.2.1 General

a. There may be certain essential criteria relative to the preparation of a work sequence and time schedule which the Contractor may be required to implement and follow during the course of the work. Minor variations in the sequence of the items of work may be made by the Contractor, provided such variations do not conflict with critical elements of the schedule.

b. In general, the work shall be performed in the following sequence:

existing conditions verification, mobilization, preparation of submittals, material procurement, establish site safety, demolition and work as required per the contract documents, demobilization and clean-up, and project close out.

1.13.2.2 Scheduling

a. All work shall be carefully phased and scheduled in connection with existing operations to prevent any excessive interruptions with CRREL's day-to-day operations.

b. Identify in the construction schedule each factor which constitutes a potential interruption to operations.

1.13.2.3 Progress Schedule

The progress schedule shall be in the form of a chart graphically indicating the sequence proposed to accomplish each work feature or operation. The chart shall be prepared to show the starting and completion dates of all work features on a linear horizontal time scale beginning with date of Notice to Proceed (NTP) and indicating calendar days to completion. Contractor shall indicate on the chart the important work features or operations that are critical to the timely overall completion of the project. Key dates for such important work features and portions of work features are milestone dates and shall be so indicated on the chart. This schedule will be the medium through which the timeliness of the Contractor's construction effort is appraised, and shall be used, in part, as a basis for progress payments.

1.13.2.4 Phasing

a. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work or portions thereof. Arrange such phasing to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to CRREL and the Contracting Officer.

b. A successful phasing plan will take into consideration the completion of the work with limited disturbance to day-to-day operations.

c. Requirements for phasing shall be in accordance with Section 01 14 17

PHASING REQUIREMENTS.

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1.13.3 Two-Week Schedule of Work Activities

In addition to the scheduling and notification requirements specified elsewhere in the contract, the contractor is required to provide to the Government, on a weekly basis, a two-week look ahead schedule of all activities which the contractor intends to perform over the following two week period. Though timing of the submission of the two-week look ahead schedule will be agreed upon in the field, typically the two-week look ahead is to be submitted by the contractor by noon on Thursdays, with the look ahead being the Contractor's planned activities for the following two complete weeks. This scheduling document will be used as the basis for coordinating the contractor's work with base activities, officials and occupants. Failure to provide the two-week look ahead or not including all activities may result in contractor work activities being denied. The denial of work activities due to the contractor's failure to submit the two-week look ahead shall not be the basis for a Government caused delay claim. Requirements for scheduling shall be in accordance with Section 01 32 01 PROJECT SCHEDULE.

1.13.4 Rate of Progress

a. The Contractor shall employ ample personnel and sufficient equipment to accomplish the work of this contract within the prosecution period specified in Section 00 80 00 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, subpart

"COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) FAR

52.211-10."

b. Should the Contractor fail to maintain a satisfactory rate of progress in accordance with the Contractor's approved project schedule, the Contracting Officer may require that additional personnel and equipment be placed on the work, to include weekend and overtime work be performed at the Contractor's expense, in order that the work be brought up to schedule and maintained.

1.14 ACCEPTANCE

Final acceptance of the work will not be given until the Contractor has successfully completed all tests and after all defects in installation material or operation have been corrected.

1.15 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

1.15.1 Protection and Safety

a. Protection to Contractor personnel or their equipment cannot be provided at the worksite by the Government nor along the travel routes to/from the worksite.

b. The Contractor shall protect all its personnel, civilian and military personnel, and the general public from injury.

c. The Contractor shall conduct all its work so as to prevent injury or unsafe conditions during construction.

d. Emergency Contacts: The Contractor shall provide a list of emergency contacts in the event of an emergency, to include designated personnel from each subcontractor. The list shall include the contact names, addresses, and telephone numbers. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change the information

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1.15.2 Facility Regulations

a. In addition to CRREL's security requirements, ensure that employee's of the Contractor and subcontractor working at CRREL become familiar with and obey CRREL's safety, fire, and traffic regulations. Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. To minimize traffic congestion, delivery of large pieces of equipment and materials shall be outside of peak traffic hours (6:30 to 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.) unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. Wear hard hats in designated areas. Do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry. The Contractor's equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identification.

b. Vehicle parking is limited and shall be in locations as designated by the Contracting Officer. Maximum speed on the facility is 10 miles per hour. Hand held mobile phone use is not allowed while driving a vehicle, personal or construction, while on the facility.

1.15.3 Work By Other Contractors

During the performance period of this contract, it is anticipated that other Contractors will be performing operations adjacent to the work area. In the event that the work by others happens to occur, the Contractor shall cooperate with others in all respects wherever necessary for the better prosecution of the work. As far as practicable, all persons working in the vicinity of each other's work shall have equal rights to the use of all transportation facilities and grounds within the limitations specified in the CONTRACT CLAUSES. The obligation of the Contractor under this contract shall include jointly planning and scheduling the work, on a cooperative basis, with other Contractors in order to minimize delays and interferences. The Contractor shall so arrange his operations as to not interfere with other work in progress. In case of dispute or disagreement regarding use of transportation and storage facilities and rights of access, the decision of the Contracting Officer shall govern.

1.15.4 Work Limits

Work shall be restricted to areas necessary to perform the work in addition to Contractor's temporary facilities and storage areas as may be assigned under this contract. Travel through any other parts of the grounds or into any other buildings by Contractor personnel will not be permitted unless under escort by a Government employee.

1.15.5 Damaged Property

Work shall proceed in a manner which will minimize disturbance or risk of damage to surrounding structures, equipment, infrastructure, or other utilities. The Contractor shall repair such items damaged in the course of carrying out the work at no additional cost to the Government. All repairs or replacements shall be in kind.

1.15.6 Contractor's Receipt of Supplies

a. The Contractor shall be responsible for all arrangements for the receipt of materials and supplies at the job site. Also refer to subparagraph above titled "Designated Construction Entrance for

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b. Storage and Handling: All new materials shall be transported, stored and handled according to the manufacturers’ written recommendations, or as otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.15.7 Temporary Contractor Facilities and Utilities, and Storage Areas

a. The Contractor shall conform to Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS and confine all operations (including field office, storage of materials, and toilets and sanitary facilities) on Government property to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

b. Government toilets and sanitary facilities will not be available on site for Contractor's use. The Contractor shall provide portable toilets and sanitary facilities for its employees and subcontractors as specified in Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND

CONTROLS.

1.15.8 Cleaning Up

The Contractor shall, at all times, keep the premises free from accumulation of waste materials or rubbish caused by work under this contract. All parts and equipment removed for replacement become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the premises. At the end of each work day and upon the completion of all work, the Contractor shall leave interior and exterior property in the condition in which it was found just prior to start of work.

1.15.9 Traffic Regulation and Control

a. The traveling public shall be protected from damage to person and property. The Contractor's traffic on roads selected for hauling material to and from the site shall interfere as little as possible with public traffic. The Contractor shall investigate the adequacy of existing roads and the allowable load limit on these roads. The Contractor shall be responsible for the repair of any damage to roads, property, or landscaping caused by construction operations.

b. The Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle operators associated with the project, or those of suppliers, are properly instructed to use the designated location of entry before entering CRREL.

c. The Contractor shall post signs to indicate conditions and restrictions in and around the work site. Signs shall be posted and visible from all approaches to the work site.

1.15.10 No Smoking Policy

Smoking is prohibited within and outside of all buildings on CRREL grounds under the cognizance of CRREL except in designated smoking areas. This applies to existing buildings, buildings under construction, and buildings under renovation. Discarding tobacco and smoking materials other than into designated tobacco receptacles is considered littering and is subject to fines. The Contracting Officer will identify designated smoking areas.

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1.16 QUALITY ASSURANCE

a. All items of work not addressed in the contract documents shall be completed in strict accordance with the manufacturers’ specifications.

b. The Government is not obligated to inspect the Contractor’s work, or to protect the Contractor from the consequences of its work. Government inspections are a general examination of the Contractor’s conduct and workmanship and are solely for the purpose of the Government.

Government-designated inspectors do not have the authority to accept work, nor is a Government inspection to be construed as conclusive.

c. Government agents including inspectors, project engineers, and quality assurance representatives are not authorized to make changes to the contract; this lack of authority extends to all situations in which the action of these agents could be construed as constituting a change.

The Contracting Officer is the only one who can authorize changes to the contract. The Contractor shall submit all requests for changes in writing to the Contracting Officer. Do not proceed with changes without possession of written authorization of the Contracting Officer.

d. The quality of workmanship is subject to audit by Government or Government-designated inspectors at any time during the contract. The Contractor shall cooperate fully and provide all information necessary for this audit.

e. The Contractor shall not conceal any work unless the Contracting Officer has approved all items of work which are to be concealed. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of its intention to conceal work at least 24 hours in advance of concealment.

1.17 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE

As appropriate, materials shall be delivered to the project site in the manufacturer's original packaging with the brand and item identification reference clearly marked. Components shall be stored in a dry location that is adequately ventilated, free from dust, water, or other contaminants, and which is easily accessible for inspection and handling.

1.18 EXISTING UTILITIES

1.18.1 Utility Outages and Interruptions

a. Make utility outages and interruptions during hours that will cause least impact to daily operations in each building. Coordinate all utility outages and interruptions, and utility cutovers with the Contracting officer.

b. Where applicable, Utility Outage/Interruption Requests and Utility Cutover Requests shall be submitted in writing at least 15 calendar days in advance of the date desired for outages, interruptions, and cutovers; include at least one alternate date. Services shall not be interrupted or cutover until permission of the requested hours and dates is received from the Contracting Officer. The request(s) shall include the following information: Location(s) of outages and interruption(s), hours and dates of interruption(s), and which facilities, utilities and services are affected. The Contractor is cautioned that outages and/or interruptions may not be granted on the

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c. Interruptions shall be defined as any Contractor operation that interferes with services such as, but not limited to, building systems, heating and cooling equipment, electrical service, medical equipment, water, sanitary sewer, fire alarms, telephone service and data, interior and exterior lighting, generators, or roads.

d. Ensure that new utility lines are complete, except for the final connection or cutover before interrupting existing utility service(s).

e. Outages and interruption of services shall be limited to the days and the maximum number of allowed hours for a shutdown as specified in Section 01 14 17 PHASING REQUIREMENTS.

f. The Contractor shall not be entitled to additional or overtime payment for utility outages, interruptions, and connections required to be performed outside the regular work hours.

g. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least 7 calendar days in advance of cancellation of any utility outage/interruption and utility cutovers requests.

1.18.2 Pre-Utility Outage or Pre-Connection Coordination Meeting

Once the request for a planned utility outage and interruption or connection is approved, attend a pre-outage or pre-connection coordination meeting with the Contracting Officer and a representative of CRREL to review the scope of work and the lock-out/tag-out procedures for worker protection. Work shall not be performed on energized electrical circuits unless proof is provided that no other means exist.

1.18.3 Utilities Not Shown

If the Contractor encounters, within the construction limits of the project, utilities not shown on the plans and not visible as to the date of this contract and such utilities will interfere with the work, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing to enable a determination by the Contracting Officer as to the necessity for removal or relocation. If such utilities are removed or relocated as directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall be entitled to an equitable adjustment for any additional pertinent work or delay.

1.18.4 Abandoned Lines

All service lines such as, but not limited to, wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

1.19 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

a. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions in observing safety regulations and comply with the requirements of Section 01 35 26

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GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

b. The Contractor's project superintendent shall take an active role in enforcing the safety requirements by participation in safety conferences, hazard analysis, tool box meetings, walk-through inspections, correction of violations, etc., and including that of the subcontractor's work.

c. The Contracting Officer will immediately stop work for any unsafe work or safety hazards. The Contracting Officer will discuss corrective actions with the Contractor to prevent future occurrences.

1.20 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

To provide for control of all environmental pollution arising from construction activities, the Contractor and its subcontractors, in the performance of this contract, shall comply with Section 01 57 20 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, and all applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations concerning environmental protection pollution control and abatement.

1.21 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REPORTING

The Contractor shall maintain hazardous material inventories and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all hazardous materials (as defined in CFR 1910.120, 40 CFR’s 355, 370, & 372) to be stored and used on the facility. Hazardous materials must be inventoried when received and at project completion. The amounts used shall be maintained for the project duration, and for the calendar year (ending 31 December).

1.22 MATERIAL WARRANTIES

a. Refer to Section 00 80 00 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, subpart "Warranty of Construction."

b. Whether or not specifically mentioned or required in the individual sections of the specifications, the Contractor shall obtain and furnish written standard manufacturer’s extended warranties/guarantees, if such is offered by the manufacturer, for all materials, products, equipment, etc. furnished and installed under the work of this contract.

c. These documents shall be transmitted with submittal requirements for approval in accordance with Section 01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS. A duplicate of each shall be included under a separate section of the Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

1.23 SCRAP AND SALVAGE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

a. Materials specified to be removed and become the property of the Contractor shall be designated as scrap, and the Contractor, by signing this contract, hereby acknowledges that it has made due allowance for value, if any, of such scrap in the contract price.

b. Items designated by the Contracting Officer to be salvaged shall remain the property of the Government.

c. The salvaged property shall be segregated, itemized, delivered, and off-loaded at the designated storage area located as within 2 miles of the construction site.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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PHASING REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

1.2 COORDINATE SCOPE OF WORK

1.3 SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

1.4 WORK AREAS AND LIMITS OF WORK

1.5 PHASING

1.6 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTINUED BUILDING OCCUPANCY

1.6.1 Utility Cut-overs and Interruptions

1.6.2 Occupied Building

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

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PHASING REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Schedule of Phased Work; G, AO

1.2 COORDINATE SCOPE OF WORK

Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating work identified throughout contract documents to be performed within and around the existing facility, and complying with criteria outlined for continued operations. Specific coordination shall be referenced per Section 02 41 00, DEMOLITION.

1.3 SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

Existing CRREL Facility shall be ready for Contractor to perform project scope of work as identified upon Notice to Proceed (NTP). Contractor shall be aware of phasing requirements, and be responsible for coordinating work understanding the following:

a. Existing facility will remain in operation during the entire construction period. Contractor shall conduct operations so as to cause the least possible interference with normal operations of the activity.

b. Contractor scope of work is required within an existing building, and…