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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 010000 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 JURISDICTIONS

A. The Project Work Site, Springfield Illinois Air National Guard Base (Springfield ILANG), is a U.S. military installation and as such, all aspects of the Work on the site shall be subject to the requirements herein.

B. The Contractor (Contractor) shall coordinate all activities for compliance with these requirements through the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR). Contractor shall notify COTR at least forty-eight (48) hours before authorization, coordination, or notification is required from the appropriate organization at Springfield ILANG, unless otherwise noted.

1.3 SAFETY

A. Base and Safety Regulations:

1. These requirements are in addition to those that are contained in FAR Clause 52.236-13, “Accident Prevention;” and DFARS Clause 252.236-7005, “Airfield Safety Precautions.”

2. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Corps of Engineers Manual, EM 385-1-1, entitled “General Safety Requirements,” and Air Force regulations and directives pertaining to security, safety, fire, traffic, and personnel clearances insofar as they pertain to the Contractor’s activities on Springfield ILANG.

3. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing, placing, and removing all barricades and safety devices during his construction activities.

4. In addition, the Contractor shall:

a. Caution vehicle operators to avoid intrusion on the runway or flight line.

b. Yield to all emergency vehicles including security police, fire department, ambulance, and ambulance buses when their red lights and/or sirens are operating.

c. Coordinate movement of heavy/ oversized equipment such as cranes, extended flat bed trailers and large earth moving vehicles with the COTR.

d. Provide personnel to direct traffic when Contractor-operated vehicles block one

(1) or both lanes of a two (2) lane road.

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5. If a mishap involves injury or death to Contractor personnel and/or damage to Air Force property as a result of Contractor operation, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer (KO) and COTR. The COTR will contact the Wing Safety Office on normal workdays or the Security Police at any other time. Any safety-related problems encountered during the contract period should be reported to the COTR who will advise Wing Safety. In case of life-threatening emergency, dial 911 to reach the Security Police, Fire Department, or ambulance. Emergency treatment for serious or life-threatening injuries is available in the City of Springfield.

6. The Contractor shall ensure compliance with contract, OSHA, AFOSH, Federal, State and Local provisions.

B. Site Security:

1. The construction site and Contractor lay-down areas and material storage areas outside of the building shall be enclosed at the locations shown on the plans by a 6 ft (1.8 m) chain link fence with brown, UV resistant construction windscreen and gates. The fence shall be installed with self-supporting bases to prevent damage to the adjacent pavement surfaces. Upon completion and acceptance of the Work, the construction fence shall be removed.

2. Contractor shall provide a temporary safety fence with gates and warning signs at the construction site prior to the start of work to protect members of the public from construction activities. The safety fence will enclose those areas not within the construction fence. The construction fence may be used in lieu of a safety fence. The safety fence shall be brown in color or bright orange when protecting excavated areas, high density polyethylene grid or approved equal, a minimum of 42 in.in. (1.1 m) high, supported and tightly secured to steel posts located on minimum 10 ft (3 m) centers, constructed at the approved location. The safety fence shall be maintained by the Contractor during the life of the contract and, upon completion and acceptance of the Work, shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the work site.

3.2. Provide and maintain additional temporary security fences as necessary to protect the Work and Contractor-furnished products not yet installed.

C. Barricades and Lights:

1. Provide as necessary to prevent unauthorized entry to construction areas and affected roads, streets, and alleyways, inside and outside of fenced area, and as required to ensure public safety and the safety of Contractor’s employees, other employer’s employees, and others who may be affected by the Work.

2. Provide to protect existing facilities and adjacent properties from potential damage.

3. Locate to enable access by facility operators and Government property.

4. Protect streets, roads, highways, and other public thoroughfares that are closed to traffic by effective barricades with acceptable warning signs.

5. Locate barricades at the nearest intersecting public thoroughfare on each side of the blocked section.

D. Safety Briefing:

1. Primary Contractors will brief subcontractors on safety and fire prevention regulations, emphasizing the requirement to obtain a welding permit, when welding, cutting and

010000-3 010000 brazing operations are required, and obtain authorization from the Base Fire Chief, through the COTR, when open burning is intended.

2. Maintain documentation that all subcontractors have been briefed.

1.4 FIRE PREVENTION STANDARDS

A. The following is information pertaining to fire prevention standards at Springfield ILANG.

These standards apply to all new construction and reconstruction, demolition, rehabilitation, alteration and modification.

B. Serious fires can occur due to accumulation of combustible materials or debris and the presence of ignition sources. Basic safeguards against construction fire hazards must be provided for during project planning. These standards outline measures which, with some pre-planning, will prevent fires or, at least minimize damage if a fire does occur.

C. Responsibilities:

1. A fire department representative will attend preconstruction conference to brief the Contractor on pertinent fire regulations and to provide guidance for fire-safe operations during contract performance. Fire Prevention guidance appropriate for each type contract will be furnished the Contractor for briefing his personnel.

2. The Contractor will furnish via the COTR the fire department Fire Prevention Section and Security Police with the name(s) of responsible individuals, who, in case of a fire after normal work hours, can be notified of an incident.

3. The Contractor shall be responsible for assuring proper availability, operation and location of fire protection equipment, general supervision of safeguards and location of salamanders or portable heating equipment, and establishment and maintenance of safe cutting and welding operations.

4. To report a fire, dial 911.

D. Water Supply:

1. The Contractor will ensure an adequate water supply for fire protection is available whenever combustible materials accumulate.

2. Temporary connection to a main or fire hydrant by a Contractor will first be coordinated through the COTR with a fire department representative to ensure availability of water supply for fire protection is not jeopardized.

3. Any connection to the public potable water supply must comply with Illinois Plumbing Code using an approved cross-connection device and be coordinated with the Base Civil Engineer (BCE) through the COTR.

E. Access for Firefighters:

1. Access for use of firefighting vehicles will be provided to the immediate job site at the start of construction and maintained until all construction is complete. Vehicle parking control measures will be established that will allow firefighters access to the construction site.

2. Free access from the street to fire hydrants and to outside connections for standpipes, sprinklers, or other fire extinguishing equipment, whether permanent or temporary, shall be provided and maintained at all times. No material or construction will be placed

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3. Fire hydrants in excavations will be rigidly braced and protected from freezing.

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

5. In buildings over 30 ft (9 m) in height, at least one stairway will be provided in usable condition at all times. This stairway will be extended upward as each floor is installed.

For buildings less than 30 ft (9 m) in height, safe methods for ascending/ descending will be provided in accordance with standard industry practice.

F. In accordance with AFM 91-201, Explosives Safety Manual, if storing more than 1,000 nail gun cartridges, approval must be requested from Wing Safety through the COTR.

G. The Contractor will notify the Fire Prevention representative, through the COTR, whenever an existing fire detection, alarm, or extinguishing system must be disconnected, relocated, or extended. Fire Protection system components will be handled carefully to assure reliability when the system is restored to service.

H. Any fire hazard or condition that is not specifically covered by these specifications that is recognized by anyone will be immediately brought to the attention of supervisors or anyone having authority to stop the operation.

I. For any further fire prevention guidance or specifics, contact the COTR.

1.5 STANDARD WORKDAY/WEEK

A. Work shall normally be accomplished Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m.

and 5:00 p.m. local time, excluding national holidays and non-work days resulting from holidays occurring on weekends.

B. When the Contractor desires to work at other than the aforementioned times, he shall submit a written request to the Contracting Officer via the COTR for approval, and written approval thereof shall be required prior to proceeding with work:

1. The request shall be submitted at least three work days prior to the proposed performance of work.

2. The request shall indicate the day/days, time/amount of work, and reason why permission should be granted to perform work during nonstandard hours.

3. Approval for work to be performed during nonstandard time will be given only in cases of extreme necessity.

1.6 CONSTRUCTION PERMIT

A. The Contractor shall obtain, through the COTR, an AF Form 103—Base Civil Engineer Work Clearance Request (hereafter referred to as a “digging permit”), from the Base Civil Engineer.

The purpose of the permit is to locate, prior to excavation, all known underground utilities.

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B. The Contractor shall initiate the request for a digging permit a minimum of five working days prior to performing any excavation or ground penetration. The Contractor shall provide equipment to locate and perform the location of utilities.

C. The Contractor shall clearly mark the location of the excavation or ground penetration with white, water soluble, spray paint, or white utility marking flags. The Contractor shall insure the markings are maintained until the area is cleared by all responsible agencies or offices for each utility.

D. The Contractor shall also show the identified area on a site plan. The site plan shall clearly delineate the proposed work area, nearest building, the nearest cross street to the location of digging. The Contractor shall provide this site plan to the BCE when requesting the digging permit. In the event that a representative for the designated utility does not respond to the locating request, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer.

E. After identified utilities have been cleared through each affected agency or office and the BCE, the Contractor will receive a copy of the digging permit. The Contractor must have the digging permit on the job site during the excavation process.

F. The Contractor shall exercise every precaution during excavation to prevent damage to the existing utilities. The Contractor shall immediately notify COTR if any utilities are damaged during the location or excavation process. Any damage to Government property will be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no charge to the Government.

1.7 HOT WORK PERMIT

A. The Contractor shall obtain from the Springfield ILANG, Base Civil Engineer (BCE), through the COTR, a permit for any welding or flame cutting operations prior to initiating such operations. Permits are available from the Base Fire Dept. A minimum of two fire extinguishers shall be at the site of all open welding or flame cutting operations.

B. The Contractor shall initiate the request a minimum of five working days prior to performing any hot work.

1.8 CONFINED SPACE PERMIT

A. The Contractor shall obtain from Springfield ILANG, through the COTR, a Confined Space Permit prior to entry into any existing Base confined space.

B. A confined space shall be as defined in OSHA and 183 FWI 91-25 (Confined Spaces Program).

The Contractor shall initiate the request a minimum of five working days prior to entry into any existing Base confined space.

C.

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1.9 IEPA PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall obtain and abide by the following permits and notifications as required for the construction of this project:

1. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Notification of Demolition and Renovation, form APC 430, for asbestos abatement.

2. City of Springfield, Illinois standard permits:

a. Application for Plan Examination and Building Permit.

b. Application for Electrical Permit.

c. Application for Plumbing Permit.

d. Application for Mechanical Permit.

B. The Contractor will prepare and submit all such permits and notifications to the

Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

1.10 24-HOUR POINT OF CONTACT

A. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer and COTR with a twenty-four (24) hour number or numbers where his authorized representative can be contacted at anytime day or night. Also provide call forwarding capability for leaving a message. This number should be provided at the preconstruction conference, but not later than ten (10) days after the Notice to Proceed is issued.

1.11 UTILITIES AND SERVICES

A. The Contractor shall be permitted to connect to the Government’s existing utility system (water, electric, and sewer). The Contractor will be required to pay for connection of all utilities.

B. The Contractor shall be permitted the use of all reasonably required amounts of utilities (water, electric, and sewer) from the Government’s existing system outlets.

C. In addition to requirements contained in FAR Clause 52.236-14, “Availability and Use of Utility Services,” temporary utility connections shall be at the Contractor’s expense and installation shall include metering and be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer and the COTR. The Contractor shall provide telephone and other services required for the work.

D. If portable sanitary facilities are utilized, said facilities are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer, through the COTR, as to the location, cleanliness, and maintenance. All temporary sewer/ sanitation facilities shall be self-contained units with both urinals and stool capabilities. The units shall be sufficiently ventilated to control odors and fumes and should be emptied and cleaned at least every week or more often if required by the Contracting Officer.

The doors should be self-closing. The exterior color of the unit shall be any color the Contractor desires. Base facilities will not be utilized. The facility will be located behind the construction fence or out of the public view.

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1.12 UTILITY SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS

A. The Contractor shall submit written notification to the COTR not less than five (5) work days in advance for each planned interruption of a utility service.

B. No single interruption shall exceed four hours.

C. Utility service interruptions shall not be permitted unless approved by the Contracting Officer and COTR.

D. Service interruptions shall be accomplished at other than normal work hours if feasible.

Schedule for base non-lock Mondays.

1.13 DUST CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall maintain all excavations, embankments, stockpiles, access roads, and all other work areas free from excess dust to such reasonable degree as to avoid causing a hazard or nuisance to base personnel or surrounding facilities.

B. Approved temporary methods consisting of sprinkling, chemical treatment, light bituminous treatment or similar methods will be permitted to control dust.

C. Dust control shall be performed as the work proceeds and whenever a dust nuisance or hazard occurs.

1.14 PATCHING AND REPAIRING

A. After the work has been completed, any Contractor-caused damages to Springfield ILANG-owned structures, facilities, streets, curbs, walks, lawns, etc., shall be properly patched, repaired, or replaced to the complete satisfaction of the Contracting Officer, through the

COTR.

B. Any holes, cuts, breakage’s, and damages made in finished surfaces of the area in which work has been accomplished, shall be properly repaired and the disfigured areas then painted over or otherwise repaired and resurfaced in kind to match the existing finishes to the complete satisfaction of the Contracting Officer, through the COTR.

1.15 DISPOSITION OF REMOVED GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

A. All materials and equipment to be removed by the Contractor and not reinstalled under this contract, including debris generated by this project, shall be removed at regular intervals from the site and disposed of off-base by the Contractor.

B. Off-base disposal of materials shall be in conformance with applicable Federal, state, and local pollution regulations at the Contractor’s expense.

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1.16 PROTECTION OF BUILDING CONTENTS

A. The Contractor shall protect from damage all building contents located directly beneath or immediately adjacent to the site of work, and shall repair, replace, or otherwise be held liable for all such damage. Building contents include, but are not limited to, furniture, equipment, materials, or items of supplies.

1.17 ACCOMPLISHMENT OF WORK

A. Access for delivery of materials and equipment, as well as removal of demolished equipment shall be coordinated with the COTR who will, in turn, coordinate with the BSE. Construction personnel entry and locations of construction delivery, debris removal, construction storage and trailers, construction parking and personnel entries will be provided by the BCE at the pre-construction meeting or to the COTR, as appropriate.

B. Base communications personnel shall be allowed to work periodically within the project area during the construction period installing operational communication lines.

C. Smoking will not be permitted within any area of any federal building. Smoking is permitted in designated smoking facilities on west side of building P-35.

1.18 RECYCLING

A. In support of national environmental efforts, the Contractor is encouraged to recycle general administrative refuse associated with this project. This refuse includes cardboard, 1 gallon mark 1 and 2 plastic bottles, type 1 and 2 plastic soda bottles, aluminum and steel soda cans, and mixed paper. Contact the Environmental Office.

1.19 COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor shall, in order to effect the appropriate coordination and obtain clearance to operate two-way radio and radio frequency transmitting equipment on Springfield ILANG, contact the

COTR.

1.20 SITE ACCESS AND SECURITY

A. United States Air Force Security has jurisdiction over all activities on or relevant to Springfield ILANG. The Contractor, Subcontractors, Suppliers, and any other persons and organizations performing or furnishing any of the Work shall fully comply with any and all lawful orders of Air Force Security Staff.

B. All Contractor material deliveries shall only be via the Main Gate off of IL Rte. 29.designated construction gate on the Springfield Airport Authority Terminal Entrance Road. All Contractor personnel access to the site shall only be via the Main Gate. Entrance to the Site shall be restricted and require issuance of a security pass or badge subject to the requirements of Base Security.

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C. The following is information pertaining to law enforcement and security policies in effect at Springfield ILANG. Questions or comments that concern the Security Police, must be directed to the COTR. Driver’s licenses will be verified with local law enforcement. Individuals who have invalid licenses or have warrants for arrest will be detained for local law enforcement agencies:

1. Speed Limits: Speeding is not tolerated on Springfield ILANG property. Speed should never exceed 20 mph unless noted otherwise. Radar detectors are illegal and speed limits are strongly enforced.

2. Reserved/Prohibited Parking Areas:

a. Reserved parking is marked by signs listing the person or category for which the space is reserved or stating which type of decal is required to park in the space.

b. Prohibited parking is marked by sign or yellow paint on the curb.

c. Parking on the grass or seeded areas is strictly prohibited unless it is required for contract completion.

3. Crosswalks: Motorists are required to yield to anyone in or about to enter a crosswalk.

4. Joggers/Cyclists: Motorists are cautioned to look out for high numbers of people engaged in exercise, especially during the middle of the day.

5. Traffic Citations: Violation of base traffic rules could affect Contractor or individual access to the base. All provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code and Air Force Regulations are enforceable for all drivers on Springfield ILANG. Actions taken as result of traffic citations:

a. Notification to employer with required actions.

b. Loss of base driving privileges.

c. Fines.

d. Barment from the base.

6. Weapons: No firearms, plastic explosives, fireworks, or any object which fires a projectile or explosive can be brought on base (except approved construction equipment). Offenses of this nature will be referred to the Sangamon County Sheriffs Office, the U.S. Magistrates Court, or the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

7. Gate Closures: Anytime a security system is activated or a hostile act is committed on base, security procedures call for access gates to be closed until the “all-clear” is given.

Delays may occur when attempting to enter or depart the base during such an incident.

8. Controlled/Restricted Areas: Areas posted as Controlled or Restricted Areas (including the flightline, taxiways and ramps) are clearly marked with signs and constitute legal “No Trespassing” zones. Entry into these areas is strictly prohibited unless specific written authority is granted. Persons inadvertently entering a Controlled/ Restricted area will be apprehended by security personnel and treated as hostile until proper identity can be confirmed. Personnel should cooperate with security personnel in these types of situations since security personnel will continue to elevate force with resistance received.

9. Required Coordination: If required to block off a street or portion of a street, before doing so, and with as much advance notice as possible, Contractor shall coordinate with the COTR.

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10. Base Entry: Check with Guard posted 24 hours a day, identify Company, and reason to be on Base. Current vehicle registration, valid driver's license and vehicle insurance are mandatory when on IL Air National Guard Property

D. Contractor shall ensure all pilferable items are secured when not in use.

1.21 PRECEDENCE OF AIR OPERATIONS

A. The Contractor shall never be on or near any aircraft operating surface.

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