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DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 20 00.00 20 PRICE & PAYMENT PROCEDURES

01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

01 32 16.00 20 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 29 SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

01 45 00.00 20 CONSTRUCTION QUALITY CONTROL

01 50 00.00 20 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 57 19.00 20 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 58 00 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT

01 77 00.00 20 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00.00 20 DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 23 00.00 20 EXCAVATION AND FILL

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 92 23 SODDING

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DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2

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.

1.1.1 ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM E 2114 (2006a) Standard Terminology for Sustainability Relative to the Performance of Buildings

1.2 DEFINITIONS

Definitions pertaining to sustainable development are as defined in ASTM E 2114, and as specified.

a. "Environmentally preferable products" have a lesser or reduced effect on the environment in comparison to conventional products and services. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product.

b. "Indoor environmental quality" is the physical characteristics of the building interior that impact occupants, including air quality, illumination, acoustics, occupant control, thermal comfort, daylighting, and views.

c. "Operational performance" is the functional behavior of the building as a whole or of the building components.

d. "Sustainability" is the balance of environmental, economic, and societal considerations.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

1.3.1 SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Upon receipt of Government Furnished Equipment, the Contractor shall submit records in accordance with paragraph entitled, "Government Furnished Property," of this section.

Submit the following items to the Contracting Officer; G(FEAD)

a. Utility Outage Requests

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b. Utility Connection Requests

c. Excavation Permits

d. Borrow Permits

e. Welding Permits

1.4 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.4.1 Project Description

The scope of work includes, but is not limited to replace existing backyard fence with new synthetic resin fence and provide new synthetic resin deck floor. Site work includes remove and disposal of existing 1.1M height chain link fence (Approx.

580LM), 2M height CMU patio wall (Approx. 355LM), 1.2M wide concrete side walk (Approx. 550LM) and trees (Approx. 45EA) inside of new fence line. And provide synthetic resin fence (Approx. 1,752LM), synthetic resin partition fence (Approx.

67LM), single gate (0.9M wide, Total:46EA), installing synthetic resin deck (Approx.1,196M2), installing new lawn area and restore damaged existing lawn area(Approx. 1,460M2) including all related works necessary to complete the work required by the drawings and specifications.

1.4.1.1 Specifications and Standards:

The specifications and standards referenced in this project specification, including addenda, amendments, and errata listed, will govern in all cases where references thereto are made. In case of differences between these specifications or standards and this project specification or its accompanying drawings, this project specification and its accompanying drawings will govern to the extent of such differences. Otherwise, the referenced specifications and standards will apply. The requirement for packaging, packing, marking, and preparation for shipment or delivery included in the referenced specifications will apply only to materials and equipment that are furnished directly to the Government and not to materials and equipment that are to be furnished and installed by the Contractor.

1.4.1.2 Optional Requirements:

Where a choice of materials or methods, or both, is permitted in this contract, the Contractor will be given the right to exercise the option unless otherwise required by the specification.

1.4.2 Location

The work shall be located at the U.S. Fleet Activities, Chinhae, Korea, approximately as shown. The exact location will be indicated by the Contracting Officer.

1.5 CONTRACT DRAWINGS

The following drawings accompany this specification and are a part thereof.

a. Index of Contract Drawings:

NAVFAC DRAWING NO. TITLE

PW-15-4037-1 OF 26 General Description of Work and Location Plan PW-15-4037-2 OF 26 Removal Plan/ Site Development Plan_Bldg#1402 PW-15-4037-3 OF 26 Removal Plan/ Site Development Plan_Bldg#1401 PW-15-4037-4 OF 26 Removal Plan/ Site Development Plan_Bldg#1205 PW-15-4037-5 OF 26 Removal Plan/ Site Development Plan_Bldg#1203

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PW-15-4037-6 OF 26 Removal Plan/ Site Development Plan_Bldg#1201 PW-15-4037-7 OF 26 Removal Plan/ Site Development Plan_Bldg#1204 PW-15-4037-8 OF 26 Removal Plan/ Site Development Plan_Bldg#1202 PW-15-4037-9 OF 26 Removal Plan/ Site Development Plan_Bldg#1304 PW-15-4037-10 OF 26 Removal Plan/ Site Development Plan_Bldg#1303 PW-15-4037-11 OF 26 Removal Plan/ Site Development Plan_Bldg#1302 PW-15-4037-12 OF 26 Removal Plan/ Site Development Plan_Bldg#1301 PW-15-4037-13 OF 26 Removal Plan/ Site Development Plan_Bldg#2308 PW-15-4037-14 OF 26 Removal Plan/ Site Development Plan_Bldg#2304 PW-15-4037-15 OF 26 Removal Plan/ Site Development Plan_Bldg#2302 PW-15-4037-16 OF 26 Removal Plan/ Site Development Plan_Bldg#2401 PW-15-4037-17 OF 26 Removal Plan/ Site Development Plan_Bldg#2201 PW-15-4037-18 OF 26 Removal Plan/ Site Development Plan_Bldg#2301 PW-15-4037-19 OF 26 Removal Plan/ Site Development Plan_Bldg#2303 PW-15-4037-20 OF 26 Removal Plan/ Site Development Plan_Bldg#2305 PW-15-4037-21 OF 26 Removal Plan/ Site Development Plan_Bldg#2307 PW-15-4037-22 OF 26 Removal Plan/ Site Development Plan_Bldg#2204 PW-15-4037-23 OF 26 Removal Plan/ Site Development Plan_Bldg#2203 PW-15-4037-24 OF 26 Removal Plan/ Site Development Plan_Bldg#2202 PW-15-4037-25 OF 26 Detail_Synthetic resin fence PW-15-4037-26 OF 26 Detail_Synthetic resin deck

1.6 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND TIME CONSTRAINTS

1.6.1 Commencement and Completion of Work

The Contractor shall be required to complete the entire work, ready for use, not later than 360 calendar days, including the mailing period, after the date of Award.

The mailing period includes the days for mailing of the Notice of Award and the submission of the required bonds and Certificate of Insurance. The time for completion shall include final clean-up of the premises.

1.7 PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS

Contractor shall distribute copies of the Environmental Goals to each subcontractor and the Contracting Officer. The overall goal for design, construction, and operation is to produce a building that meets the functional program needs and incorporates the principles of sustainability. Specifically:

a. Preserve and restore the site ecosystem and biodiversity; avoid site degradation and erosion. Minimize offsite environmental impact.

b. Use the minimum amount of energy, water, and materials feasible to meet the design intent. Select energy and water efficient equipment and strategies.

c. Use environmentally preferable products and decrease toxicity level of materials used.

d. Use renewable energy and material resources.

e. Optimize operational performance (through commissioning efforts) in order to ensure energy efficient equipment operates as intended. Consider the durability, maintainability, and flexibility of building systems.

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f. Manage construction site and storage of materials to ensure no negative impact on the indoor environmental quality of the building.

g. Reduce construction waste through reuse, recycling, and supplier take-back.

1.8 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

Adjacent buildings will be occupied during performance of work under this Contract.

Occupancy notifications will be posted in a prominent location in the work area.

Before work is started, the Contractor shall arrange with the Contracting Officer a sequence of procedure, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment, and use of approaches, corridors, and stairways.

1.9 EXISTING WORK

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

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.

1.10 ON-SITE PERMITS

1.10.1 Utility Outage Requests and Utility Connection Requests

Requests for utility outages and connections shall be made in writing to the Contracting Officer at least 15 calendar days in advance of the time required.

Each request shall state the system involved, area involved, approximate duration of outage, and the nature of work involved. Contractor shall not be entitled to additional payment for utility outages and connections required to be performed outside the regular work hours.

1.10.2 Borrow, Excavation, Welding, and Burning Permits

Permits shall be posted at a conspicuous location in the construction area.

Burning of trash or rubbish is not permitted on project site.

1.11 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES

Obtain digging permits prior to start of excavation by contacting the Contracting Officer 15 calendar days in advance. Verify the elevations of existing piping, utilities, and any type of underground or encased obstruction not indicated to be specified or removed to be traversed by piping, ducts, and other work to be conducted or installed.

1.11.1 Notification and Permission Prior to Excavation:

The Contractor shall request receive written permission from the FEAD whenever digging is required to perform this contract. The request will provide a sketch of the area, limits of the excavation and expected depths. Unless removal of contaminated soil is elsewhere specified as a part of the contract scope of work, SECTION 01 11 00 Page 5 immediately report to the FEAD and NAVFAC FE Environment Office any unforeseen discovery of soils suspected of being contaminated with oil or other hazardous materials. After notifying the FEAD, the Contractor will take whatever pro-active measures are necessary to protect the excavation from erosion and prevent the spread of suspected contaminants until testing can be accomplished. Testing will be accomplished as directed by the NAVFAC FE Environmental Office via FEAD through the use of a contract modification. After analysis of the test results, any soils found to be contaminated will be properly treated and disposed under the direction of the FEAD through a contract modification or by Government personnel in accordance with local industrial waste interim treatment and licensing regulations.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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WORK RESTRICTIONS

1.1 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES

1.1.1 Activity Regulations

Ensure that Contractor personnel employed on the Activity become familiar with and obey Activity regulations including safety, environment, fire, traffic and security regulations. Provide written "General Authorization to Work on Base" to the Security Office, Commander Fleet Activities, Chinhae. Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. To minimize traffic congestion, delivery of 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 safety gears (such as hard hats, high visibility vest) with the Contractor's name prominently displayed, in construction site and 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.

1.1.1.1 Identification Badges

Identification badges, if required, will be furnished without charge. Application for and use of badges will be as directed. Furnish a completed EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION form (DHS FORM I-9) for all personnel requesting badges. This form is available at http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/fiels/i-9.pdf. Immediately report instances of lost or stolen badges to the Contracting Officer.

1.1.1.2 No Smoking Policy

Smoking is prohibited within and outside of all buildings on installations under the cognizance of NAVFAC, except in designated smoking areas. This applies to existing buildings, buildings under construction and buildings under renovation.

Discarding tobacco materials other than into designated tobacco receptacles is considered littering and is subject to fines. The Contracting Officer will identify designated smoking areas.

1.1.2 Working Hours

Regular working hours shall consist of an 9 hour period established by the Contracting Officer, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Government holidays.

1.1.3 Work Outside Regular Hours

Work outside regular working hours requires Contracting Officer approval. If the Contractor desires to carry on work outside regular hours, including, Sundays, and Government holidays, submit a written justification giving the benefit to the Government, specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title for approval, and submit request outside regular hours 96 hours in advance of the date the work will start. During periods of darkness, light the different parts of the work in an approved manner. All work outside of regular hours is subject to approval by the FEAD. All work outside of

SECTION 01 14 00 Page 2 regular hours must be able to demonstrate a benefit to the Government. The Contractor must attach a Safety Brief and the Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for work that will be done outside regular working hours. The Safety Brief will be signed by the employees performing the work and submitted to the Government’s Representative.

1.2 RESTRICTIONS ON OPERATIONS:

1.2.1 Coordination With Other Work

The Contract Clause entitled "Other Contracts"; the paragraph entitled "Order of Work".

1.2.2 Utility Cutovers and Interruptions

a. Make utility cutovers and interruptions after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays. Conform to procedures required in the paragraph "Work Outside Regular Hours."

b. Ensure that new utility lines are complete, except for the connection, before interrupting existing service.

c. Interruption to water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and telephone service, to surrounding area will not be permitted.

d. Interruption to Electrical Service to Surrounding Area: Limit such interruption to electrical supply service to the surrounding area to one time of two consecutive hours between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The limit includes time for deactivation and reactivation.

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PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

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.

1.1.1 U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EP-1110-1-8 (2005) Construction Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense Schedule, Vol 1-12

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.2.1 SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

a. Schedule of prices; G(FEAD)

1.3 SCHEDULE OF PRICES

1.3.1 Data Required

Within 15 days after the date of Award, the Contractor shall prepare and submit to the FEAD the Schedule of Prices (construction contract) on the forms furnished for this purpose. The schedule of prices shall consist of a detailed breakdown of the contract price, giving the quantities for each of the various kinds of work; the unit prices; and the total prices therefore. The required schedule must be based on the actual breakdown of the bid price. The format, content, and number of copies required will be prescribed by the FEAD and will be subject to his approval.

The submission of the required data shall not otherwise affect the contract terms.

Payments will not be made pursuant to the paragraph of the GENERAL PARAGRAPHS entitled "Payment to Contractor" until the Schedule of Prices has been submitted and approved.

1.3.2 Submittal Instructions

Furnish the Schedule of Prices in accordance with the paragraph entitled "Data Required." Payments will not be made pursuant to the paragraph entitled "Payments to the Contractor" until the schedule of prices has been approved.

1.4 CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS

In conjunction with the Contract Clause "DFARS 252.236-7000, Modification Proposals-Price Breakdown," and where actual ownership and operating costs of construction equipment cannot be determined from Contractor accounting records, equipment use rates shall be based upon the applicable provisions of the EP-1110- 1-8.

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1.5 CONTRACTOR'S INVOICE AND CONTRACT PERFORMANCE STATEMENT

1.5.1 Content of Invoice

Requests for payment will be processed in accordance with the Contract Clause "FAR 52.232-27, Prompt Payment Construction Contracts."

a. The Contractor's invoice certified by QC, on the form furnished by the Government for this purpose, showing in summary form, the basis for arriving at the amount of the invoice. Submit original and five copies.

b. The Contract Performance Statement on the form furnished by the Government for this purpose, showing in detail, the estimated cost, percentage of completion, and value of completed performance for each of the construction categories stated in this contract. Submit original and two copies.

c. Final invoice shall be accompanied by Final Release Form. If the contractor is incorporated, the release shall contain the corporate seal. An officer of the corporation shall sign the release and the corporate secretary shall certify the release.

d. Updated construction and equipment delivery schedules (two copies).

e. Contractor Safety Self Evaluation Checklist (original)

1.5.2 Mailing of Invoices

a. All invoices shall be forwarded with specific marking on the envelope. This marking shall be in the front lower left hand corner, in large letters, "INVOICES

- ENCLOSED."

b. Invoices not completed in accordance with contract requirements will be returned to the Contractor for correction of the deficiencies.

c. Final invoices not accompanied by Final Release Form will be considered incomplete and will be returned to the Contractor.

1.6 PAYMENTS TO THE CONTRACTOR

Payments will be made on submission of itemized requests by the Contractor which comply with the requirements of this section, and will be subject to reduction for overpayments or increase for underpayments made on previous payments to the Contractor.

1.6.1 Obligation of Government Payments

The obligation of the Government to make payments required under the provisions of this contract will, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, be subject to reductions and/or suspensions permitted under the FAR and agency regulations including the following in accordance with "FAR 32.503-6:

a. Reasonable deductions due to defects in material or workmanship;

b. Claims which the Government may have against the Contractor under or in connection with this contract;

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c. Unless otherwise adjusted, repayment to the Government upon demand for overpayments made to the Contractor; and

d. Failure to provide up to date record drawings not current as stated in Contract Clause "FAC 5252.236-9310, Record Drawings."

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ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SUBMITTALS

1.1.1 SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

a. List of contact personnel of the Contractor and Subcontractors

b. Progress and completion pictures; G(FEAD)

c. Vehicle list

d. Limited authorization for use of hardcopy data and electronic data; G (FEAD)

1.2 PROGRESS AND COMPLETION PICTURES

Photographically document site conditions prior to start of construction operations. Provide monthly, and within one month of the completion of work, digital photographs, 2000x1500 pixels true color minimum resolution in JPG file format showing the sequence and progress of work. Take a minimum of 20 digital photographs each week throughout the entire project from a minimum of ten views from points located by the Contracting Officer. Submit a view location sketch indicating points of view. Submit with the monthly invoice two sets of digital photographs each set on a separate CD-R, cumulative of all photos to date.

Indicate photographs demonstrating environmental procedures.

Photographs for each month shall be in a separate monthly directory and each file shall be named to indicate its location on the view location sketch. The view location sketch shall also be provided on the CD as digital file. All file names shall include a date designator]. Cross reference submittals in the appropriate daily report. Photographs shall be provided for unrestricted use by the Government.

1.3 MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Procure and maintain during the entire period of performance under this contract the following minimum insurance coverage:

a. Comprehensive general liability: $500,000 per occurrence

b. Automobile liability: $200,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, $20,000 per occurrence for property damage

c. Workmen's compensation as required by Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease laws.

d. Employer's liability coverage of $100,000, except in States where workers compensation may not be written by private carriers,

e. Others as required by Korean law.

1.4 WARRANTY

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1.4.1 Pre-Warranty Conference

Prior to contract completion and at a time designated by the FEAD, the Contractor shall meet with the FEAD to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this clause. Communication procedures for Contractor notification of warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the FEAD for the execution of the construction warranty shall be reviewed at this meeting.

1.4.2 Equipment Warranty Identification Tags

1.4.2.1 The Contractor shall provide warranty identification tags on all Contractor and Government furnished equipment which he has installed.

a. The tags shall be suitable for interior and exterior locations, resistant to solvents, abrasion, and to fading caused by sunlight, precipitation, etc. These tags shall have a permanent pressure-sensitive adhesive back, and they shall be installed in a position that is easily (or most easily) noticeable. Contractor furnished equipment that has differing warranties on its components will have each component tagged.

b. Sample tags shall be submitted for Government review and approval. These tags shall be filled out representative of how the Contractor will complete all other tags.

c. Tags for Warrantied Equipment: The tag for this equipment shall be similar to the following. Exact format and size will be as approved.

EQUIPMENT WARRANTY

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

MFG MODEL NO.

SERIAL NO.

CONTRACT NO.

CONTRACTOR NAME

CONTRACTOR WARRANTY EXPIRES

MFG WARRANTY(IES) EXPIRE

EQUIPMENT WARRANTY

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

MFG MODEL NO.

SERIAL NO.

CONTRACT NO.

DATE EQUIP PLACED IN SERVICE

MFG WARRANTY(IES) EXPIRE

d. If the manufacturer's name (MFG), model number and serial number are on the manufacturer's equipment data plate and this data plate is easily found and fully legible, this information need not be duplicated on the equipment warranty tag.

The Contractor warranty expires (warranty expiration date) and the final manufacturer's warranty expiration date will be determined as specified in the contract.

1.4.2.2 Execution

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The Contractor will complete the required information on each tag and install these tags on the equipment by the time of and as a condition of final acceptance of the equipment.

1.4.2.3 Equipment Warranty Tag Replacement

As stated in Contract Clause: WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION, the Contractor's warranty with respect to work repaired or replaced shall run for one year from the date of repair or replacement. Such activity shall include an updated warranty identification tag on the repaired or replaced equipment. The tag shall be furnished and installed by the Contractor, and shall be identical to the original tag, except that the Contractor's warranty expiration date will be one year from the date of acceptance of the repair or replacement.

1.5 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

1.5.1 List of contact personnel of the Contractor and Subcontractors

Within 15 days after the date of Award, furnish and submit a list of contact personnel of the Contractor and subcontractors including the names, job titles, addresses and telephone numbers for use in the event of an emergency. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change the information contained in previous lists.

1.6 SUPERVISION

Have at least one qualified supervisor capable of reading, writing, and conversing fluently in the English language on the job site during working hours.

In addition, if a Quality Control (QC) representative is required on the contract, then that individual shall also have fluent English communication skills.

1.7 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Contractor’s performance will be evaluated using the contractor performance evaluation report entry system located on the website www.cpars.navy.mil. On-line training for Contractor’s personnel is available on the website. Prior to commencement of work, the Contractor is required to provide the government with the name, phone number and e-mail address of the “Contractor’s Representative” that will be responsible for receipt and review of draft performance evaluations prepared by the government. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to keep this contact information current. After contractor performance evaluation is completed, it will be placed in the Federal Government’s Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) for use by source selection officials when considering contractors for award of new contracts.

1.8 INTERPRETER

The Contractor shall furnish the service of an interpreter on the job. This interpreter shall have strong knowledge of the English language in terms of writing, listening, speaking and reading skills. Interpreter's English skills shall also be well suited to the construction industry. If at any time the FEAD feels the Contractor's interpreter is unable to perform the duties required of him/her, the FEAD will ask for his/her immediate replacement. When the QC manager or the project superintendent talks with the Government representative, on-site or off-site, they shall be accompanied by their interpreter.

1.9 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

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After award of the contract but prior to commencement of any work at the site, meet with the Contracting Officer to discuss and develop a mutual understanding relative to the administration of the value engineering and safety program, preparation of the schedule prices, shop drawings, and other submittals, scheduling programming, and prosecution of the work. Major subcontractors who will engage in the work shall also attend.

1.10 AVAILABILITY OF CADD DRAWING FILES

After award and upon request, the electronic "Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)" drawing files, AUTOCADD 2010 U.S version, will only be made available to the Contractor for use in preparation of As-built drawings subject to the following terms and conditions.

Data contained on these electronic files shall not be used for any purpose other than as a convenience in the preparation of As-built drawings for the project.

Any other use or reuse shall be at the sole risk of the Contractor and without liability or legal exposure to the Government. The Contractor shall make no claim and waives to the fullest extent permitted by law, any claim or cause of action of any nature against the Government, its agents or sub consultants that may arise out of or in connection with the use of these electronic files. The Contractor shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify and hold the Government harmless against all damages, liabilities or costs, including reasonable attorney's fees and defense costs, arising out of or resulting from the use of these electronic files.

Differences may exist between the CADD files and the corresponding construction documents. The Government makes no representation regarding the accuracy or completeness of the electronic CADD files, nor does it make representation to the compatibility of these files with the Contractors hardware or software. In the event that a conflict arises between the signed and sealed construction documents prepared by the Government and the furnished CADD files, the signed and sealed construction documents shall govern. The Contractor is responsible for determining if any conflict exists. Use of these CADD files does not relieve the Contractor of duty to fully comply with the contract documents, including and without limitation, the need to check, confirm and coordinate the work of all contractors for the project.

If the Contractor uses, duplicates and/or modifies these electronic CADD files for use in producing As-built drawing related to this contract, all previous indicia of ownership (seals, logos, signatures, initials and dates) shall be removed.

1.11 ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL) ADDRESS

The Contractor shall establish and maintain electronic mail (e-mail) capability along with the capability to open various electronic attachments in Microsoft, Adobe Acrobat, and other similar formats. Within 10 days after contract award, the Contractor shall 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, terrorist threats, etc.

Multiple email address will 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

SECTION 01 30 00 Page 5 office(s). The Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of any changes to this email address.

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CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

1.1 SUBMITTALS

1.1.1 SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Construction schedule; G(FEAD)

1.2 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

Prior to the start of work, prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer for acceptance a construction schedule in the form of a Critical Path Method (CPM), Network Schedule in accordance with the terms in Contract Clause "FAR 52.236-15, Schedules for Construction Contracts," except as modified in this contract. The Government and the Contractor shall utilize Microsoft Projects 2003 for electronic submittal of all project schedules, unless specified otherwise by the Contracting Officer, throughout the duration of the Contract. Microsoft Projects is registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A.

1.3 EQUIPMENT DELIVERY SCHEDULE

1.3.1 Initial Schedule

Within 15 calendar days after acceptance of the proposed construction schedule, submit for Contracting Officer acceptance a schedule showing procurement plans for materials and equipment. Submit in the format and content as prescribed by the Contracting Officer, and include as a minimum the following information:

a. Description.

b. Date of the purchase order.

c. Promised shipping date.

d. Name of the manufacturer or supplier.

e. Date delivery is expected.

f. Date the material or equipment is required, according to the current construction schedule.

1.4 NET WORK ANALYSIS SCHEDULE (NAS)

The Contractor shall use the critical path method (CPM) to schedule and control construction activities. The Network shall have a minimum of 50 construction activities. The scheduling software that will be utilized by the Government on this project is MS Projects 2003 by Microsoft, Inc. Notwithstanding any other provision in the contract, schedules submitted for this project must be prepared

SECTION 01 32 16.00 20 Page 2 using MS Projects. Submission of data from another software system where data conversion techniques or software is used to import into MS Projects scheduling software is not acceptable and will be cause for rejection of the submitted schedule. The schedule shall identify as a minimum:

a. Construction time for all major systems and components;

b. Each activity shall be assigned its appropriate Responsibility Code;

c. Each activity shall be assigned its appropriate Phase Code;

d. Major submittals and submittal processing time; and

e. Major equipment lead time.

1.4.1 CPM Submittals and Procedures

Submit all network analysis and updates in hard copy and on electronic media that is acceptable to the Contracting Officer the backed-up native files (.prx or .stx) for the schedule submittal as directed by the Contracting Officer. The project schedule will also be posted in the format specified as an Adobe PDF file with no relationship lines displayed in the graphic. The network analysis system shall be kept current, with changes made to reflect the actual progress and status of the construction.

1.5 UPDATED SCHEDULES

Update the construction schedule and equipment delivery schedule at monthly intervals or when the schedule has been revised. Reflect any changes occurring since the last update. Submit copies of the purchase orders and confirmation of the delivery dates as directed.

1.6 THREE-WEEK LOOK AHEAD SCHEDULE

To provide a more detailed day-to-day planning of upcoming construction work, the Contractor shall prepare and issue detailed work plans that coordinate with and supplement the above defined network analysis. The work plans shall be keyed to the CPM activity numbers and shall be submitted each week and shall show the project activities that will occur during the current and following two-week interval. Additionally, the critical path activities are to be identified on the 3-Week Look Ahead Schedule. The schedule will be a bar chart type schedule prepared by the Contractor in sufficient detail to define the work to be accomplished, the crews, construction tools and equipment to be used during the current and next two-week interval. The bar charts shall be formatted to allow reproduction on 8 1/2 by 11 sheets. Three copies of the bar chart schedules shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer prior to the start of the weekly coordination meeting.

1.7 WEEKLY COORDINATION MEETING

In conjunction with the receipt of the 3-Week Look Ahead Schedule, a coordination meeting will be held each week in the Contracting Officer's conference room to discuss the work schedule. The Contractor shall make a presentation of the previously submitted and current 3-Week Look Ahead Schedule to the Contracting Officer so as to provide an overview of the project's schedule and provide an opportunity to discuss items of coordination. Consideration of materials, crews, and equipment shall be addressed to ascertain their respective availability. The

SECTION 01 32 16.00 20 Page 3 meeting shall identify actions necessary to provide adherence to the 3-Week Look Ahead Schedule and the overall network for the project defined above. The Contractor will take meeting minutes. All meeting minute entries will be keyed to the schedule activity number(s) being addressed. Within one day of the meeting, the Contractor will provide a draft copy of the meeting minutes to the Contracting Officer for review and comment. Final copies of the minutes containing the comments provided by the Contracting Officer will be issued within 3 days of the meeting.

1.8 CORRESPONDENCE AND TEST REPORTS

All correspondence (e.g., letters, Requests for Information (RFIs), e-mails, meeting minute items, Production and QC Daily Reports, material delivery tickets, photographs, etc.) shall reference the Schedule Activity Number(s) that are being addressed. All test reports (e.g., concrete, soil compaction, weld, pressure, etc.) shall reference the Schedule Activity Number(s) that are being addressed.

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.1 DEFINITIONS

1.1.1 Submittal

Submittals requirements are specified in the technical sections. Submittals are identified by Submittal Description (SD) numbers and titles as follows:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Submittals which are required prior to a notice to proceed commencing work on site. Submittals required prior to the start of the next major phase of the construction on a multi-phase contract. Schedules or tabular list of data or tabular list including location, features, or other pertinent information regarding products, materials, equipment, or components to be used in the work, submitted prior to contract notice to proceed or next major phase of construction.

Certificates of insurance.

Surety bonds.

List of proposed subcontractors.

List of proposed products.

Construction Progress Schedule.

Network Analysis Schedule (NAS) Submittal register.

Schedule of prices.

Health and safety plan.

Work plan.

Quality control plan.

Environmental protection plan.

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Drawings, diagrams and schedules specifically prepared to illustrate some portion of the work.

Diagrams and instructions from a manufacturer or fabricator for use in producing the product and as aids to the Contractor for integrating the product or system into the project.

Drawings prepared by or for the Contractor to show how multiple systems and interdisciplinary work will be coordinated.

SD-03 Product Data

Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions and brochures illustrating size, physical appearance and other characteristics of materials, systems or equipment for some portion of the work.

Samples of warranty language when the contract requires extended product warranties.

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SD-04 Samples

Fabricated or un-fabricated physical examples of materials, equipment or workmanship that illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of a material or product and establish standards by which the work can be judged.

Color samples from the manufacturer's standard line (or custom color samples if specified) to be used in selecting or approving colors for the project.

Field samples and mock-ups constructed on the project site establish standards by which the ensuring work can be judged. Includes assemblies or portions of assemblies which are to be incorporated into the project and those which will be removed at conclusion of the work.

SD-05 Design Data

Design calculations, mix designs, analyses or other data pertaining to a part of work.

SD-06 Test Reports

Report signed by authorized official of testing laboratory that a material, product or system identical to the material, product or system to be provided has been tested in accord with specified requirements. (Testing must have been within three years of date of contract award for the project.)

Report which includes findings of a test required to be performed by the Contractor on an actual portion of the work or prototype prepared for the project before shipment to job site.

Report which includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after installation.

Investigation reports.

Daily logs and checklists.

Final acceptance test and operational test procedure.

SD-07 Certificates

Statements printed on the manufacturer's letterhead and signed by responsible officials of manufacturer of product, system or material attesting that product, system or material meets specification requirements. Must be dated after award of project contract and clearly name the project.

Document required of Contractor, or of a manufacturer, supplier, installer or subcontractor through Contractor, the purpose of which is to further quality of orderly progression of a portion of the work by documenting procedures, acceptability of methods or personnel qualifications.

Confined space entry permits.

Text of posted operating instructions.

SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

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Preprinted material describing installation of a product, system or material, including special notices and Material Safety Data sheets concerning impedances, hazards and safety precautions.

SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports

Documentation of the testing and verification actions taken by manufacturer's representative at the job site, in the vicinity of the job site, or on a sample taken from the job site, on a portion of the work, during or after installation, to confirm compliance with manufacturer's standards or instructions. The documentation must be signed by an authorized official of a testing laboratory or agency and must state the test results; and indicate whether the material, product, or system has passed or failed the test.

Factory test reports.

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Data that is furnished by the manufacturer, or the system provider, to the equipment operating and maintenance personnel. This data is needed by operating and maintenance personnel for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance and repair of the item. This Data is intended to be incorporated in an operations and maintenance manual or control system.

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Documentation to record compliance with technical or administrative requirements or to establish an administrative mechanism.

Special requirements necessary to properly close out a construction contract.

For example, Record Drawings, manufacturer's help and product lines necessary to maintain and install equipment. Also, submittal requirements necessary to properly close out a major phase of construction on a multi-phase contract.

1.1.2 Approving Authority

Office or designated person authorized to approve submittal.

1.1.3 Work

As used in this section, on- and off-site construction required by contract documents, including labor necessary to produce submittals, construction, materials, products, equipment, and systems incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction.

1.2.1 SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Submittal register; G(FEAD)

1.3 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

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Submittals are classified as follows:

1.3.1 Government Approved

Government approval is required for extensions of design, critical materials, deviations, equipment whose compatibility with the entire system must be checked, and other items as designated by the Contracting Officer. Government approval is required for any deviations from the Solicitation or Accepted Proposal and other items as designated by the Contracting Officer. Within the terms of the Contract Clause entitled "Specifications and Drawings for Construction," they are considered to be "shop drawings."

1.3.2 Information Only

Submittals not requiring Government approval will be for information only. For Design-build construction all submittals not requiring Designer of Record or Government approval will be for information only. They are not considered to be "shop drawings" within the terms of the Contract Clause referred to above.

1.4 PREPARATION

1.4.1 Transmittal Form

Transmit each submittal, except sample installations and sample panels to office of FEAD. Transmit submittals with electronic transmittal form prescribed by Contracting Officer and standard for project. On the transmittal form identify Contractor, indicate date of submittal, and include information prescribed by transmittal form and required in paragraph entitled "Identifying Submittals."

Process transmittal forms to record actions regarding samples. Transmit all electronic submittals less than 1MB by e-mail. All electronic submittals larger than 1MB shall be brought to the FEAD office on CD or DVD.

1.4.2 Identifying Submittals

When submittals are provided by a lower tier contractor the Prime Contractor is to prepare, review and stamp with Contractor's approval all specified submittals prior to submitting for Government approval. Identify submittals, except sample installations and sample panels, with the following information permanently adhered to or noted on each separate component of each submittal and noted on transmittal form. Mark each copy of each submittal identically, with the following:

a. Project title and location.

b. Construction contract number.

c. Date of the drawings and revisions.

d. Name, address, and telephone number of subcontractor, supplier, manufacturer and any other second tier Contractor associated with submittal.

e. Section number of the specification section by which submittal is required.

f. Submittal description (SD) number of each component of submittal.

g. When a resubmission, add alphabetic suffix on submittal description, for example, submittal 18 would become 18A, to indicate resubmission.

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h. Product identification and location in project.

1.4.3 Format for SD-02 Shop Drawings

a. Shop drawings are not to be less than 210 by 297 mm nor more than 1189 by 841 mm, except for full size patterns or templates. Prepare drawings to accurate size, with scale indicated, unless other form is required. Drawings are to be suitable for reproduction and be of a quality to produce clear, distinct lines and letters with dark lines on a white background.

b. Present A4 297 by 210 mm sized shop drawings as part of the bound volume for submittals required by section. Present larger drawings in sets.

c. Include on each drawing the drawing title, number, date, and revision numbers and dates, in addition to information required in paragraph entitled "Identifying Submittals."

d. Number drawings in a logical sequence. Contractors may use their own number system. Each drawing is to bear the number of the submittal in a uniform location adjacent to the title block. Place the Government contract number in the margin, immediately below the title block, for each drawing.

e. Reserve a blank space, no smaller than 25 millimeter on the right hand side of each sheet for the Government disposition stamp.

f. Dimension drawings, except diagrams and schematic drawings; prepare drawings demonstrating interface with other trades to scale. Use the same unit of measure for shop drawings as indicated on the contract drawings. Identify materials and products for work shown.

g. Include the nameplate data, size and capacity on drawings. Also include applicable federal, military, industry and technical society publication references.

1.4.4 Format of SD-03 Product Data and SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

a. Present product data submittals for each section as a complete, bound volume.

Include table of contents, listing page and catalog item numbers for product data.

b. Indicate, by prominent notation, each product which is being submitted;

indicate specification section number and paragraph number to which it pertains.

c. Supplement product data with material prepared for project to satisfy submittal requirements for which product data does not exist. Identify this material as developed specifically for project, with information and format as required for submission of SD-07 Certificates.

d. Provide product data in metric dimensions. Where product data are included in preprinted catalogs with English units only, submit metric dimensions on separate sheet.

e. Include the manufacturer's name, trade name, place of manufacture, and catalog model or number on product data. Also include applicable federal, military, industry and technical society publication references. Should manufacturer's data require supplemental information for clarification, submit as specified for SD-07 Certificates.

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f. Where equipment or materials are specified to conform to industry and technical society reference standards of the organizations such as Local Industrial Standard, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), ASTM International (ASTM), National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC), submit proof of such compliance. The label or listing by the specified organization will be acceptable evidence of compliance. In lieu of the label or listing, submit a certificate from an independent testing organization, competent to perform testing, and approved by the Contracting Officer. State on the certificate that the item has been tested in accordance with the specified organization's test methods and that the item complies with the specified organization's reference standard.

g. Collect required data submittals for each specific material, product, unit of work, or system into a single submittal and marked for choices, options, and portions applicable to the submittal. Mark each copy of the product data identically. Partial submittals will be accepted for expedition of construction effort.

h. Submit manufacturer's instructions prior to installation.

1.4.5 Format of SD-04 Samples

a. Furnish samples in sizes below, unless otherwise specified or unless the manufacturer has prepackaged samples of approximately same size as specified:

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