Specifications.pdf

Solicitation Number:

W912WJ20B0018

Base Pavement and Drainage Improvements

Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) Hanover, New Hampshire

Construction Solicitation and Specifications

June 2020

Base Pavement & Drainage Improvements, CRREL, Hanover, NH

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 22 00 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL

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

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 57 23 TEMPORARY STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

01 71 23 FIELD ENGINEERING AND RECORD DRAWINGS

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 22 01 CCTV INSPECTIONS OF DRAINAGE LINES

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 52 00 METAL RAILINGS

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 57 00 TRAFFIC LOOP DETECTORS

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 00 00 EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 10 00 BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PAVEMENT

32 16 19 CONCRETE SIDEWALKS

32 17 23 PAVEMENT MARKINGS

32 92 19 TOPSOIL AND SEED

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 40 00 STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.2 ACCESS TO THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CDC)

1.3 EXISTING UTILITY RESEARCH AND FINAL REPORT

1.4 REFERENCES

1.5 SUBMITTALS

1.6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR

1.7 WORK SEQUENCE AND SCHEDULING

1.7.1 Hours of Operations

1.7.2 Work Sequence

1.7.2.1 General

1.7.2.2 Two-Week Schedule of Work Activities

1.7.2.3 Initial Project Schedule

1.7.2.4 Periodic Schedule Updates

1.7.3 Organization at the Site

1.7.3.1 General

1.7.3.2 Rate of Progress

1.8 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF FACILITIES AND HAULING ROUTES

1.9 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

1.9.1 Entry Control

1.9.2 Identification Badges

1.9.3 Letter of Designated Representatives

1.9.4 Initial Request Letter for Identification Badges

1.9.5 On-Going Requests for Identification Badges

1.9.6 Sign-in Log

1.9.7 Designated Construction Entrance for Deliveries

1.9.8 Temporary Facilities and Utilities, and Storage Areas

1.9.9 Work Limits

1.9.10 Protection and Security

1.9.11 Work By Other Contractors

1.9.12 Emergency Contacts

1.9.13 Damaged Property

1.9.14 Contractor's Receipt of Supplies

1.9.15 Daily Clean Up

1.9.16 Cameras and Photographs

1.9.17 Government Sanitary Facilities

1.9.18 Snow Removal

1.9.19 Identification of Equipment and Tools

1.9.20 Trichloroethylene (TCE)

1.10 ANTITERRORISM (AT) LEVEL I TRAINING

1.11 iWATCH TRAINING

1.12 OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) TRAINING

1.13 PERSONNEL SECURITY SCREENING

1.14 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL CONDUCT

1.15 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.16 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.16.1 General

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1.16.2 Contractor's Project Superintendent

1.17 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1.18 PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHIC SURVEY

1.19 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

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

This project is at the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Facility (CRREL) in Hanover, NH, which is approximately 65 miles northwest of Concord, New Hampshire and is accessible from Exit 13 off Interstate 91 (I-91). The project involves construction of new bituminous concrete pavement, and the construction of drainage improvements and related items.

Specific work includes removal of existing bituminous pavement, placement and compaction of pavement base materials, full depth reclamation of existing bituminous concrete pavent, placement of new bituminous concrete pavement, removal of loop detectors in existing pavement and installation of new loop detectors in new pavement, excavation and backfill for utilities, construction of a portand cement concrete building entry pad, furnishment and installation of precast concrete stairs, furnishmant and installation of drainage features including HDPE drain pipe, PVC drain basins, precast concrete drainage structures, and metal frames and grates, applying traffic marking paint to new bituminous concrete pavement, and topsoiling and seeding at pavement edges and at other disturbed areas.

Additional work includes remote CCTV inspection of drain lines, after pre-cleaning, and documentation of the results.

The Contractor shall note that research into existing underground utilities and submittal and Government approval of a report of the findings is required prior to all work involving existing ground and road disturbance.

The work will also require that the Contractor perform air monitoring during field work for TCE contamination. Refer to subparagraph titled "TRICHLOROETHYLENE (TCE)" under Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY

REQUIREMENTS.

The Contractor shall note that no known TCE contamination has been found in the soil materials located in all the work areas of this project wherein excavation and grading is to occur. However, prior to off-site disposal of surplus excavated material, the Contractor is required to sample and test the material for the presence of TCE and submit the results to the Contracting Officer. See Section 31 00 00 EARTHWORK, Subpart UTILIZATION OF EXCAVATED AND SURPLUS RECLAIMED MATERIALS for detailed requirements.

1.2 ACCESS TO THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CDC)

The Contractor shall maintain pedestrian access to the main entrance of the CDC facility at all times during the prosecution of the work. All work on the key main access walkways shall be performed on weekends or outside of the normal operating hours of the CDC, as approved by the Contracting Officer.

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1.3 EXISTING UTILITY RESEARCH AND FINAL REPORT

The Contractor shall perform existing utility research, the purpose of which is to identify potential utility conflicts with the design shown on the contract drawings. The research shall include all areas where work involving excavation or disturbance of the existing ground and road surfaces is being performed on this project. Upon completion of the research, the Contractor shall submit for approval a written report, including a narrative and sketches sufficient to portray the type, location, depth, and other pertinent features of all utilities discovered during the investigation. No work at the site involving disturbance of exiting ground or road surfaces will be allowed until the Contracting Officer has approved the Final Report.

1.4 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

1.5 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

Initial Project Schedule; G, RO

In accordance with the contract clauses, the Contractor shall, within 5 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP) or as otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer, submit for approval a practicable project schedule. When changes are authorized that result in contract time extensions, the Contractor shall submit a revised project schedule for approval by the Contracting Officer.

Two-Week Schedule of Work Activities

In addition to the scheduling and notification requirements specified elsewhere in the contract, the Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer a detailed schedule of work activities, which the Contractor intends to perform over the following two week period (Monday thru Friday for two weeks).

Letter of Designated Representatives

Initial Request Letter for Identification Badges

Pre-Construction Photographic Survey; G, RO

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The Contractor shall submit a pre-construction survey as described in this section.

Existing Utility Research and Final Report; G, DO

SD-07 Certificates

Periodic Schedule Updates; G, RO

Request Application; G, RO

Request Application to work outside the hours of operation.

1.6 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 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 qualified superintendent, and competent alternate, shall be capable of reading, writing, and conversing fluently in the English language.

c. The project superintendent must have a minimum of 10 years experience in construction with at least 5 of those years as a superintendent on projects similar in size and complexity. The individual must be familiar with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 and have experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance. The individual must be capable of interpreting a critical path schedule and construction drawings. The qualification requirements for the alternate superintendent are the same as for the project superintendent. The Contracting Officer may request proof of the superintendent's qualifications at any point in the project if the performance of the superintendent is in question.

d. The project superintendent is primarily responsible for managing and coordinating day-to-day production and schedule adherence on the project.

The superintendent is required to attend partnering meetings and quality control meetings.

e. The project superintendent shall maintain a physical presence at the site at all times and be responsible for all construction and related activities at the site, except as otherwise acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

f. The Project Superintendent is subject to removal by the Contracting Officer for non-compliance with requirements specified in the contract and for failure to manage the project to insure timely completion.

Furthermore, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to such stop orders is acceptable as the subject of claim for extension of time for excess costs or damages by the Contractor.

1.7 WORK SEQUENCE AND SCHEDULING

1.7.1 Hours of Operations

Normal work hours are from 7:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m., Monday through

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Friday. The Contractor will not be permitted to work on Saturday, Sunday or legal holidays unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer.

The exclusion of work on Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays has been considered in computing the performance time of this contract. 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 11th of November Fourth Thursday of November 25th of December

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.

Work outside the normal hours of operation requires Contracting Officer approval. The request to work outside the hours of operation shall be made in writing to the Contracting Officer 10 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government. The request 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 the hours of operations. During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work shall be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.7.2 Work Sequence

1.7.2.1 General

There are certain essential criteria relative to the preparation of a work sequence and time schedule which the Contractor will be required to implement and follow during the prosecution of the work. Minor variations in the sequence of the items of work as specified may be made by the Contractor, provided such variations do not conflict with critical elements of the schedule. Proposed minor variations shall be noted on the progress charts submittal required by CONTRACT CLAUSE, entitled SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. Variations shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to implementation.

1.7.2.2 Two-Week Schedule of Work Activities

In addition to the scheduling and notification requirements specified elsewhere in this section, the Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer a detailed schedule of work activities, which the Contractor intends to perform over the following two week period (Monday thru Friday for two weeks). The schedule of work activities shall be updated and submitted by the Contractor to the Contracting Officer on a weekly basis, by noon on every Thursday during the prosecution of work period.

1.7.2.3 Initial Project Schedule

The initial project schedule shall be in the form of a chart graphically indicating the sequence proposed to accomplish each work feature or

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 6 operation pursuant to FAR Clause 52.236-15 "Schedules for Construction Contracts". Show in the schedule the proposed sequence to perform the work and dates contemplated for starting and completing all schedule activities. 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 and indicating calendar days to completion. The scheduling of the entire project is required. Provide a schedule that is a forward planning as well as a project monitoring tool.

The 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.

Failure to develop the Project Schedule to an appropriate level of detail will result in its disapproval. The Contracting Officer will consider, but is not limited to, the following characteristics and requirements to determine appropriate level of detail:

1. Activity Durations

2. Design and Permit Activities

3. Procurement Activities

4. Mandatory Tasks

a. Submission, review and acceptance of SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals (individual activity for each).

b. Submission, review and acceptance of features require design completion Submission, review and acceptance of design packages.

c. Submission of mechanical/electrical/information systems layout drawings.

d. Long procurement activities

e. Submission and approval of O & M manuals.

f. Submission and approval of as-built drawings.

g. Submission and approval of installed equipment lists.

h. Submission and approval of test data, and reports

i. Show Government and other agency activities that could impact progress. These activities include, but are not limited to:

approvals, acceptance, design reviews, environmental permit approvals by State regulators, inspections, utility tie-in, Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), etc.

This schedule will be the medium through which the timeliness of the Contractor's construction effort is appraised. Anticipated adverse weather delay days shall be included in the schedule.

Submit the Initial Project Schedule for approval within 30 calendar days after notice to proceed is issued. No payment will be made for work items not fully detailed in the Project Schedule.

An Early Completion Schedule is an Initial Project Schedule (IPS) that

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No IPS indicating an Early Completion will be accepted without being fully resource-loaded (including crew sizes and manhours) and the Government agreeing that the schedule is reasonable and achievable.

The Government is under no obligation to accelerate work items it is responsible for to ensure that the early completion is met nor is it responsible to modify incremental funding (if applicable) for the project to meet the contractor's accelerated work.

1.7.2.4 Periodic Schedule Updates

An updated schedule showing actual progress shall be submitted monthly and with each pay request. Changes to the base-line schedule shall be outlined in a narrative describing the reason for the change.

1.7.3 Organization at the Site

1.7.3.1 General

The Contractor shall employ ample personnel and sufficient equipment to accomplish the work of this contract in the least amount of time, within the prosecution period specified in SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, Clause

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

1.7.3.2 Rate of Progress

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

1.8 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF FACILITIES AND HAULING ROUTES

The Contractor shall be responsible for the following:

(1) Determining the trucking and hauling routes and associated restrictions to and from the work, to include the coordination for the use of such routes with local, State, and Federal authorities.

(3) Complying with all local, State, and Federal regulations and restrictions when using any facilities or hauling routes.

1.9 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

1.9.1 Entry Control

CRREL is a closed facility that requires an identification badge and valid photo ID to enter the facility; refer to the requirements under Subpart "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. Same day announcement of visitors will not be accepted.

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

1.9.2 Identification Badges

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.

1.9.3 Letter of Designated Representatives

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. 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.

1.9.4 Initial Request Letter for Identification Badges

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 identification badges for all employees of the Contractor and subcontractors who will initially start work at CRREL. The letter shall include information as required above under Paragraph 4, B, a, (3) above.

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1.9.5 On-Going Requests for Identification Badges

Employees 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: 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. The email shall include information as required above.

1.9.6 Sign-in Log

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

1.9.7 Designated Construction Entrance for Deliveries

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. The 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.

1.9.8 Temporary Facilities and Utilities, and Storage Areas

The Contractor shall conform to Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS, and as shown on the contract drawings, regarding temporary facilities, temporary utilities, and storage areas. Confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises 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.

1.9.9 Work Limits

Work shall be restricted to the limits of the work as shown on the contract drawings and to storage areas as indicated in Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS, as shown on the contract drawings, and as indicated by the Contracting Officer.

1.9.10 Protection and Security

The Contractor shall report any vandalism, suspicious activities or devices to the Contracting Officer or local police as soon as possible. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of any heightened security measures and will expect vigilant monitoring of equipment, grounds and security fencing while working. At a heightened security posture, there may be work areas that are restricted or work may come to a complete stop.

The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of these restricted areas, and work may be delayed or restricted or will be performed in these areas under the direct supervision of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel. The Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

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At the close of each work day, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining a secure construction site and ensure the area of the scope of this contract is secure at all times during and after work hours.

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.

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

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

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.

Protection to Contractor personnel or their equipment cannot be provided at the worksite by the Government.

The Contractor shall protect all its personnel, Government personnel, and the general public from injury.

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

The Contractor shall conduct all work so as to cause the least interference possible with the normal activities of the CRREL Facility and surrounding areas.

1.9.11 Work By Other Contractors

During the life of this contract, other Contractors may be performing operations in the general area where work under this contract is being performed. 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 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.

1.9.12 Emergency Contacts

The Contractor shall provide a list of emergency contacts to be used in the event of an emergency. The list shall include the contact names, addresses, and telephone numbers. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change the information contained in previous lists.

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The Contractor shall have competent personnel trained and capable of dealing with minor personnel injuries. Contractor personnel shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. The Contractor shall, in turn, notify the Contracting Officer within 30 minutes of the incident.

Emergency medical treatment and services for Contractor personnel is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall call 508-233-5911 for medical assistance or other emergencies requiring assistance.

1.9.13 Damaged Property

Work shall proceed in a manner which will minimize disturbance or risk of damage to structures and surrounding lands. The Contractor shall repair such items damaged in the course of carrying out the work at no additional cost to the Government. All repairs shall match similar existing items in all aspects. All replacements shall be in kind.

1.9.14 Contractor's Receipt of Supplies

The Contractor shall be responsible for all arrangements for the receipt of materials and supplies at the job site. Government personnel are not permitted to receive or sign for items delivered to the site.

1.9.15 Daily Clean Up

The Contractor shall at all times keep rubbish from entering surrounding lands and water. Rubbish accumulated at the temporary facilities shall be removed from the premises daily.

1.9.16 Cameras and Photographs

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

1.9.17 Government Sanitary Facilities

Toilet facilities are not available on site for the Contractor's use. The Contractor shall provide portable toilets for its personnel and subcontractors as specified in Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION

FACILITIES AND CONTROLS.

In accordance with Section 2, Subpart 02.C of EM 385-1-1, provide, maintain, and make available to all workers an adequate supply of potable water for both drinking and personal cleansing. During hot weather, provide cool drinking water.

1.9.18 Snow Removal

The Contractor shall be responsible for snow removal in their assigned exterior storage area(s)

1.9.19 Identification of Equipment and Tools

Affix to Contractor or Subcontractor owned machinery, motor vehicles, equipment, and tools, clearly legible identification showing the Contractor's or Subcontractor's name, and where space permits, address and telephone number, so as to distinguish them from Government-owned items, and can be returned to the rightful owner if inadvertently left on

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Government property.

1.9.20 Trichloroethylene (TCE)

The Contractor shall not bring on to the CRREL site any items/materials/equipment that contains trichloroethylene (TCE) as an ingredient. The Contractor is responsible to notify all of their subcontractors about this requirement. TCE can be found as an ingredient in solvents used for cleaning mechanical equipment, lubricants sprays, and some grease removers used for textiles. The list of trade names provided below is a partial listing of materials that should not be brought on site.

In addition, if the Contractor uses a product containing TCE on equipment/materials/products off-site, the Contractor is responsible for ensuring that the equipment does not contain TCE residue that emits vapors at the CRREL site. Any item that may have been treated/cleaned with TCE off site should be unpackaged outside and wiped down with "TCE free solvent" prior to being brought into any building.

Trade Names and Synonyms:

1,1,2-Trichloroethylene Acetylene trichloroethylene Algylen Anameth Benzinol Chlorilen CirCosolv Germalgene Lethurin Perm-a-chlor Petzinol Philex TRI-Plus M Vitran

Refer to Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for additional requirements pertaining to hazards and health effects of TCE, and the requirements for air monitoring.

1.10 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 Contracting Officer 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.

1.11 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 Contracting Officer. This training shall be completed within 45 calendar days of contract award and within 45 days of new employees commencing performance on the contract.

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The Contractor shall provide certification of completion to the Contracting Officer within 10 days of training completion. Training documents will be provided by the Security Office.

1.12 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 Contracting Officer 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

1.13 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.

1.14 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL CONDUCT

The Contractor personnel's conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. Contractor shall ensure that personnel present a professional appearance. Contractor's employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance. Contractor is responsible for ensuring that any Contractor employees providing services under this contract conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. The Contractor shall remove from the job site any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. The Contractor shall ensure no Contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on Government Property.

1.15 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 Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs) do not have the authority to accept work, nor is a Government inspection to be construed as conclusive.

c. Government agents including QARs and project engineers are not authorized to change the contract without the written approval of the Contracting Officer; this lack of authority extends to all situations in which the action of these agents could be construed as constituting a

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

e. 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.

f. 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.

1.16 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.16.1 General

The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions in observing safety regulations in accordance with Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, and shall assume the responsibility to guard against causing of fires and/or explosions and to protect Government property. The Contractor shall perform the work in a manner consistent with security and with fire safety regulations especially with regards to ingress and egress. Temporary closures shall not compromise life safety, security or fire safety.

1.16.2 Contractor's Project Superintendent

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 any subcontractor's work.

1.17 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 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, and all applicable Federal, State of New Hampshire, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental protection pollution control and abatement.

1.18 PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHIC SURVEY

The Contractor shall perform a pre-construction survey at the project site with the Contracting Officer. This pre-construction survey shall include still photographs and videos in sufficient quantity to fully document the existing condition of all features within the project site which may be impacted by construction activities, such as structures, existing pavement, all existing pavement markings, sidewalks, curbing, fencing, vegetation, trees and limbs, lights, light poles, power poles, signs, and other pertinent features. A written narrative shall be prepared by the Contractor which organizes and summarizes the findings of the pre-construction survey photographs and videos. The written narrative, together with the photographs and videos, shall constitute a "Pre-construction Survey Report", which shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval. No on-site work shall be performed until

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 15 this "Pre-construction Survey Report" has been approved. Damage to items remaining or to be reused caused by the Contractor's operations shall be repaired by the Contractor at no additional expense to the Government.

1.19 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

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 U.S. Army 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.

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PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 JOB PAYMENT ITEMS

1.2 BIDDING SCHEDULE - PAYMENT ITEMS

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MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 JOB PAYMENT ITEMS

Payment items for the work of this contract for which contract job payments will be made are listed in the BIDDING SCHEDULE and described below. The job price and payment made for each item listed shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, and performing any associated Contractor quality control, environmental protection, meeting safety requirements, tests and reports, and for performing all work required for which separate payment is not otherwise provided.

1.2 BIDDING SCHEDULE - PAYMENT ITEMS

Payment items for the work of this contract on which the contract progress payments will be based are listed in the BIDDING SCHEDULE and are described below. All costs for items of work, which are not specifically mentioned to be included in a particular Bidding Schedule job payment item shall be included in the listed item most closely associated with the work involved.

Base Bid Item

A. Item Number 0001, "Visitor Parking and South Gate Entry Improvements".

All costs for labor, equipment, and materials for the visitor parking and South Gate entry improvements, as shown on the contract drawings and in accordance with the specifications. This item includes full depth reclamation of existing bituminous pavement, excavation and reclamation of existing pavement base materials, excavation of subgrade materials, compaction of base materials, and furnishment and installation of new full depth heavy duty bituminous concrete pavement, and three drainage structures and associated piping at the visitor parking area and South Gate area. This item also includes the removal of an existing loop detector in existing pavement, the furnishment and installation of a new loop detector in the new bituminous concrete pavement, and remote CCTV inspection of drain lines.

Unit of Measure: Job.

B. Item Number 0002, "Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (CMRA)".

All costs for labor, equipment, and materials for the Contractor Manpower Reporting Application. Time for fulfilling the CMRA requirement if included or if not included in your overhead for initial CMRA database set up and for annual CMRA reporting. The Contractor will report all Contractor manpower (including all subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract to include all task orders and modifications in accordance with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs). Refer to Contract Clause 52.204-9002 for additional information.

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Unit of Measure: Job.

Optional Bid Items

C. Item Number 0003, "Access Drive Improvements".

All costs for labor, equipment, and materials for the Access Drive improvements, as shown on the contract drawings and in accordance with the specifications. This item includes full depth reclamation of existing bituminous pavement, excavation and reclamation of existing pavement base materials, compaction of base materials, and furnishment and installation of new full depth heavy duty bituminous concrete pavement for the Access Drive. This item also includes the construction of two new bituminous concrete walkways and furnishment of two new precast concrete stairways.

Unit of Measure: Job.

D. Item Number 0004, "Child Development Center (CDC) Walkway Improvements".

All costs for labor, equipment, and materials for the Child Development Center (CDC) walkway improvements, as shown on the contract drawings and in accordance with the specifications This item includes removal of existing bituminous concrete sidewalks and pavement base materials, installation of a drainage basin and associated drain pipe, furnishment and installation of new pavement base materials and new bituminous concrete pavement, and removal and replacement of exiting chain link fence fabric. This item also includes the removal and resetting of metal handrails as necessary to complete the other work.

Unit of Measure: Job.

E. Item Number 0005, "Ice Engineering Facility (IEF) Parking Improvements".

All costs for labor, equipment, and materials for the Ice Engineering Facility (IEF) parking improvements, as shown on the contract drawings and in accordance with the specifications. This item includes full depth reclamation of existing bituminous pavement, excavation and reclamation of existing pavement base materials, excavation of subgrade materials, compaction of base materials, and furnishment and installation of new full depth heavy duty bituminous concrete pavement and one drainage structure. This item also includes CDC lower entry concrete improvements.

Unit of Measure: Job.

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ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

1.2 SUPERVISION

1.3 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

1.4 PARTNERING

1.4.1 Informal Partnering

1.5 ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL) ADDRESS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Provide the minimum insurance coverage required by FAR 28.307-2 Liability, during the entire period of performance under this contract. Provide other insurance coverage as required by State law.

1.2 SUPERVISION

See Section 01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK, Subpart SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE

CONTRACTOR.

1.3 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

See Section 01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK, Subpart PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE.

1.4 PARTNERING

To most effectively accomplish this contract, the Government requires the formation of a cohesive partnership within the Project Team whose members are from the Government, the Contractor and their Subcontractors. Key personnel from the Supported Command, the End User (who will occupy the facility), the Government Design and Construction team and Subject Matter Experts, the Installation, the Contractor and Subcontractors, and the Designer of Record will be invited to participate in the Partnering process. The Partnership will draw on the strength of each organization in an effort to achieve a project that is without any safety mishaps, conforms to the Contract, and stays within budget and on schedule.

The Contracting Officer will provide Information on the Partnering Process and a list of key and optional personnel who should attend the Partnering meeting.

1.4.1 Informal Partnering

The Contracting Officer will organize the Partnering Sessions with key personnel of the project team, including Contractor personnel and Government personnel.

The Initial Partnering session should be a part of the Pre-Construction Meeting. Partnering sessions will be held at a location agreed to by the Contracting Officer and the Contractor (typically a conference room provided by the Resident Engineer office or the Contractor). The Initial Informal Partnering Session will be conducted and facilitated using electronic media (a video and accompanying forms) provided by the Contracting Officer. The Partners will determine the frequency of the follow-on sessions, at no more than 3 to six month intervals.

1.5 ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL) ADDRESS

Establish and maintain electronic mail (e-mail) capability along with the

SECTION 01 30 00 Page 2 capability to open various electronic attachments as text files, pdf files, and other similar formats. Within 10 days after contract award, provide the Contracting Officer a single (only one) e-mail address for electronic communications from the Contracting Officer related to this contract including, but not limited to contract documents, invoice information, request for proposals, and other correspondence. The Contracting Officer may also use email to notify the Contractor of base access conditions when emergency conditions warrant, such as hurricanes or terrorist threats.

Multiple email addresses are not allowed.

It is the Contractor's responsibility to make timely distribution of all Contracting Officer initiated e-mail with its own organization including field office(s). Promptly notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of any changes to this email address.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

1.1.1 Submittal Information

1.1.2 Project Type

1.1.3 Submission of Submittals

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Submittal Descriptions (SD)

1.2.2 Approving Authority

1.2.3 Work

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

1.4.1 Government Approved (G)

1.4.1.1 Approval Codes

1.4.2 For Information Only

1.5 PREPARATION

1.5.1 Transmittal Form

1.5.2 Submittal Format

1.5.2.1 Format of SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

1.5.2.2 Format for SD-02 Shop Drawings

1.5.2.2.1 Drawing Identification

1.5.2.3 Format of SD-03 Product Data

1.5.2.3.1 Product Information

1.5.2.3.2 Standards

1.5.2.3.3 Data Submission

1.5.2.4 Format of SD-04 Samples

1.5.2.4.1 Sample Characteristics

1.5.2.4.2 Sample Incorporation

1.5.2.4.3 Comparison Sample

1.5.2.5 Format of SD-05 Design Data

1.5.2.6 Format of SD-06 Test Reports

1.5.2.7 Format of SD-07 Certificates

1.5.2.8 Format of SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

1.5.2.8.1 Standards

1.5.2.9 Format of SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports

1.5.2.10 Format of SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data (O&M)

1.5.2.11 Format of SD-11 Closeout Submittals

1.5.3 Source Drawings for Shop Drawings

1.5.3.1 Source Drawings

1.5.3.2 Terms and Conditions

1.6 QUANTITY OF SUBMITTALS

1.6.1 Number of SD-04 Samples

1.7 INFORMATION ONLY SUBMITTALS

1.8 PROJECT SUBMITTAL REGISTER

1.8.1 Submittal Management

1.8.2 Preconstruction Use of Submittal Register

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1.8.3 Contractor Use of Submittal Register

1.8.4 Approving Authority Use of Submittal Register

1.8.5 Action Codes

1.8.5.1 Contractor Action Codes

1.8.6 Delivery of Copies

1.9 VARIATIONS

1.9.1 Considering Variations

1.9.2 Proposing Variations

1.9.3 Warranting that Variations are Compatible

1.9.4 Review Schedule Extension

1.10 SCHEDULING

1.11 GOVERNMENT APPROVING AUTHORITY

1.11.1 Review Notations

1.12 DISAPPROVED SUBMITTALS

1.13 APPROVED SUBMITTALS

1.14 APPROVED SAMPLES

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