Repair Natural Gas Base Wide XTLF211031

COVER SHEET

SPECIFICATIONS

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REPAIR NATURAL GAS BASE WIDE

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VANCE AIR FORCE BASE

ENID, OKLAHOMA

OCTOBER 2025

BID SPECIFICATIONS

PREPARED BY

ASRC FEDERAL FIELD SERVICES

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATION #8716

EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2026

CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN BRANCH

140 CHANNEL STREET

VANCE AFB, OK 73705

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PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DI VI SI ON 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTI NG REQUI REMENTS

00 00 00 COVER SHEET

DI VI SI ON 01 - GENERAL REQUI REMENTS

01 00 00 GENERAL PROVISIONS

01 11 00 10/25 SUMMARY OF WORK

a description of work covered in this contract and is required for use in all projects

01 14 00 11/11, CHG 14: 02/22 WORK RESTRICTIONS

work and site restrictions

01 30 00 11/20, CHG 2: 05/22 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

general administrative and procedural requirements for Contractor management and coordination

01 32 16.00 20 10/25 SMALL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

SCHEDULES

the preparation and use of construction schedules for small projects

01 33 00 08/18, CHG 4: 02/21 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

general procedures regarding submittals, data normally submitted for review to establish conformance with the design concept and contract documents

01 35 26 11/20, CHG 3: 02/22 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

safety and occupational health requirements for the protection of Contractor and Government personnel, property, and resources

01 45 00.10 20 02/10, CHG 3: 02/21 QUALITY CONTROL FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION

Quality Control for small construction projects and repair or maintenance work. It may also be used for minor elements or small quantities of work in larger projects at the discretion of the Government

01 50 00 11/20, CHG 2: 08/22 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND

CONTROLS

temporary construction facilities, safety systems, construction traffic provisions, construction signage and controls over Contractor operations required for use in all projects.

01 57 19 08/22 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

environmental protection and other environmental temporary controls

01 74 19 02/19, CHG 3: 11/21 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND

DISPOSAL

the management of non-hazardous construction waste and demolition debris/waste materials

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01 78 00 05/19, CHG 1: 08/21 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

closeout submittals including: revised project documents, warranty management, testing, adjusting and balancing, O & M manuals, and cleanup

DI VI SI ON 31 - EARTHWORK

31 00 00 08/08, CHG 2: 02/21 EARTHWORK

earthwork activities for buildings, utilities, roadways, railroads, and airfields

DI VI SI ON 33 - UTI LI TI ES

33 05 23.13 11/19 UTILITY HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING

directional drilling systems, equipment, piping (PVC and HDPE), and procedures

33 11 23 11/09, CHG 1: 08/17 NATURAL GAS AND LIQUID PETROLEUM PIPING

exterior and interior fuel gas piping

33 51 15 08/19 NATURAL-GAS / LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS

DISTRIBUTION PIPELINES

distribution pipelines that convey natural gas, manufactured gas, or Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the vapor phase in order to comply with the regulations written in 49 CFR 192. LPG vapor distribution pipelines must additionally comply with the requirements of NFPA 58, as is required by 49 CFR 192

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL PROVISIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 Schedule of Work

1.1.1. Contractor shall complete work on this contract with minimum interference to normal functions around this area.

1.1.2. Contractor shall be responsible for establishing a schedule to meet construction time.

1.1.3. For this contract, the Contractor shall perform the work according to the soliciation documents.".

1.1.4. Contractor shall develop, and submit for approval a Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule indicating all work activities including required interruptions of utilities, facilities activities, traffic flow, etc.

1.1.5. Contractor shall coordinate his work with the Construction Manager to avoid interference with necessary activities within and adjacent to the construction site. The Contractor shall coordinate the work of all trades to prevent any conflicts. The Contractor before proceeding with the construction shall resolve any conflicts of components.

1.1.6. The Contractor shall conduct his work so the Government property and personnel, other personnel, and work areas shall be protected at all times from inconvenience, damage of any nature, or injury caused by this work until completion of the contract.

1.2 Working Hours

1.2.1. Working Hours: Commonly 0700 to 1645, each weekday. Specific arrangements outside of this block of time must be requested of the Construction Manager and approved.

1.2.2. Contractor shall have all materials for his work delivered during normal working hours and shall have a representative present to receive shipments. The contractor shall be particularly aware that all delivery vehicles are subject to inspection and must have sufficient information as to project's location. This includes name and address of the project site and name of prime contractor and a point of contact for delivery.

1.2.3. Contractor is responsible for obtaining passes to enter the installation. The contractor shall coordinate with Construction Manager to obtain approval and documentation for application of passes/ID.

1.2.4. Contractor shall perform all work during normal working hours except as otherwise approved to accommodate agreed upon "shut-downs" and other required "after hours" work. At no time shall any facility have their services or utilities disrupted during normal working hours without prior approval from the Construction Manager.

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1.3 Directional Haul Route

1.3.1. The Construction Manager shall designate haul routes. These haul routes shall be used by the contractor.

1.4 Contractor Quality Assurance

1.4.1. Contractor shall be responsible for the quality of all completed work. Contractor shall guarantee each entire system and each element thereof against any defect due to faulty workmanship, design or material.

1.4.2. In the event of damages of any nature caused by this work (including maintenance and warranty operations) due to improper protection, precaution, or safety measures, such damages shall be repaired or such property shall be replaced by the Contractor at no expense, cost, or charge to the Government.

1.4.3. In the event the Contractor does not satisfactorily repair or replace such damage caused by the work of the contract, the Government reserves the right to make the necessary corrections and deduct from the contract price the cost to the Government for inconveniences, labor material, etc. involved.

1.4.4. At final acceptance, deliver to the Construction Manager all warranties with terms extending beyond the one year guarantee period, each warranty instrument being addressed to the Construction Manager and stating the commencement date and term

1.5 Construction Sampling and Testing

1.5.1. Contractor shall be responsible for ordering the testing of all construction materials used in the construction of this project and the testing of all construction processes. The testing requirements are identified in each section of the specifications. All tests, test samples and test reports shall be performed by a certified commercial testing laboratory and at the Contractor's expense.

1.5.2. Testing laboratory submitted must be licensed to operate in the State of Oklahoma. The laboratory certification shall be submitted to the Construction Manager for approval.

1.5.3. The testing laboratory shall be required to process tests and test results in a timely manner. After each individual test is completed, the Construction Manager, shall receive the PDF copy of the test results not later than 24 hours after completion of each test.

1.5.4. All reports submitted shall contain the Project identification name and number, date of test, type of testing, location of sampling of materials or completed work in the project, name of technician performing the test.

1.6 Special Safety Requirements for Use of Nuclear Density Test Equipment

1.6.1. The following information shall be provided in writing by the Commercial testing laboratory:

1.6.1.1. A description of the proposed tests.

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1.6.1.2. The name (s) and qualifications of individual (s) who will be using the equipment.

1.6.1.3. A copy of the applicable NRC agreement or State license.

1.6.1.4. A copy of the license application or pertinent parts thereof.

1.6.1.5. A list of safety procedures for protection of Contractor employees in the area from the radioactive material.

1.6.2. Coordinate with the Vance AFB Installation Radiation Safety Officer (IRSO) prior to transporting any Radioactive Materials (RAM) onto the base, including any Nuclear Density test equipment. The information from paragraph A will be utilized to produce an authorization letter for the personnel conducting the testing IAW AFMAN 40-201. The IRSO is located in the Bioenvironmental Engineering work center and can be contacted at

(580) 213-5424/7241 or at usaf.vance.71-mdg.mbx.71-mdg-bee@mail.mil

1.7 Provided Services and Utilities

1.7.1. Water: All reasonable required amounts of water will be made available to the Contractor from the overhead fill stand. The overhead water fill stand is located at the south end of the Vance Air Force Base near building number 925. It will be the Contractor's responsibility to furnish all required vehicles to transport water to the job site from the overhead fill stand.

1.7.2. Electricity: All reasonable required amounts of electric power will be made available to the Contractor by Contracting Administrator from the nearest suitable and available connection. The Contractor will furnish all connectors, switches, conductors and other required equipment to provide electricity at the job site from the approved Contracting Administrator source. All electrical equipment and conductors used by the Contractor within 50 feet of any fuel pipes or storage tanks shall be approved for use in Class 1, Division 1, Group C, hazardous areas.

Contractor shall provide safety protection and precautions for any electrical exposure.

1.7.3. Whenever the Contractor uses portable electrical tools or equipment in an outside location or in an interior wet location where floor is conductive such as concrete, the Contractor shall provide and use a portable ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). This shall apply wherever electric power is supplied through Government-controlled facilities. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the GFCI in operating condition and testing it before each use.

1.8 Inventory of Installed Property

1.8.1. A list of that equipment, which requires electrical power or fuel or, requires removal or replacement shall be made and kept up to date as installed. The list should be in the following format:

1.8.1.1. Description

1.8.1.2. Manufacturer Model or Catalog Number

1.8.1.3. Model and Serial Number

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1.8.1.4. Size or Capacity

1.8.1.5. Net inventory costs

1.8.2. The final list shall be completed on a form provided by and turned over to the Construction Manager two weeks before to pre-final inspection.

1.9 Inspection

1.9.1. The work will be conducted under the general direction of the Construction Manager and is subject to the inspections of the appointed construction management inspectors to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract.

1.10 Underground Utilities

1.10.1. Plans and specifications were prepared using the best available information on utility locations. Any underground utilities within the work areas will initially be located and identified with paint markings on the surface by base personnel. The Contractor shall maintain utility paint markings after base personnel have located them. The Contractor shall not begin any below grade work until he or she has an approved Air Force Form 103, BASE CIVIL ENGINEERING WORK CLEARANCE REQUEST.

1.10.2. After the Contractor requests a digging permit, the Contractor shall allow up to three weeks for base personnel to process the permit.

After obtaining the completed Air Force Form 103, the Contractor shall expose all utility lines marked in the area (s) of construction by HAND DIGGING ONLY. Hand excavation shall extend a minimum of 24 inches either side of the identifying mark and from existing grade down to the utility line or electrical conduit. The Contractor shall not use any mechanical digging equipment of any kind within this area until each individual utility has been exposed.

1.10.3. Any underground communication lines, utilities, drainage systems, that were properly located and identified with paint markings by base personnel and are damaged shall be repaired by the Contractor. The Contractor shall also repair any drainage and utility manholes, adjacent pavement, structures and fences. The Contractor shall be responsible for contracting and paying for all services required repairing of any items damaged. Repairs and restoration of communication lines and/or utilities shall be made before the Contractor leaves the project at the end of the workday in which the interruption takes place. Any items damaged by the Contractor shall be replaced and/or repaired as directed by the Construction Manager.

1.11 Utility and Alarm Service Interuptions

1.11.1. Any connection to, or relocation of, any existing utility line requiring temporary discontinuation of normal utility services to buildings shall be scheduled and coordinated with representatives of the Construction Manager 21 days in advance. All time required for the installation of any such connections and/or relocations shall be included in the bid. In no case shall the utilities be left disconnected at the end of a workday or over the weekend unless authorized by the Construction Manager. The contractor shall fill out a "Utility Service Outage Request Form" and submit it to the Construction Manager. The contractor may be

SECTION 01 00 00 Page 4 required to attend a coordination meeting to access the purpose, intent, and impact of the outage request with the facility and any or all operations departments. Contractors shall not shut-down or start-up any mechanical, electrical or plumbing system without the coordination and/or permission from the Construction Manager.

1.11.2. Any existing utilities damaged due to the negligence of any Contractor shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the Construction Manager at no increase in the contract amount. Repairs and restoration of utilities shall be made before workmen leave the project at the end of the workday in which the interruption takes place. Contractor shall include in his bid the cost of furnishing temporary facilities to provide all essential services during interruption of normal utility service.

1.11.3. All fire alarm system disconnects, outages, and returns to service must be coordinated with the fire department and the Construction Manager representative. Provide at least 72 hours' notice of system outage.

1.12 Governing Laws and Ordinances

1.12.1. Work to be performed under this contract shall be in full accordance with the laws and ordinances pertinent to such work, including all applicable DoD Unified Facilities Criteria. In case of any conflict wherein the methods or standards of installation or the material specified or manufacturer's recommendation do not equal or exceed the requirements of the laws and ordinances, the laws and ordinances shall govern. The words "laws and ordinances" as used herein shall mean all local, state, and national codes, laws, ordinances, standards, rules and regulations of any nature which are in any way pertinent to or regulatory over the work covered in this project.

1.13 Contractor's Representative

1.13.1. A representative of the Contractor shall directly supervise construction of this project. This person shall be responsible for coordinating all phases of work with both the Subcontractors and Construction Management. The representative shall be on the job site or readily accessible at all times work is being performed and shall have authority to execute no cost field changes on behalf of the Contractor if agreed to by all parties involved. This person will also be responsible for all Quality Control of the job site and will be held responsible for the installation of all work in accordance with the specifications. The representative shall be competent and familiar with all phases of work under his authority. The Contractor's representative shall be required to have in their possession a mobile phone with the ability to send and receive email. Both the phone number and email address shall be provided to both the Contracting office and the Construction Manager.

1.14 Specifications and Working Drawings

1.14.1. Work required in any paragraph of any section of these specifications shall not in any way limit responsibility of the Contractor to perform all work and to furnish all material required by these specifications and the drawings. Where any similar materials and/or devices (such as "an electrical component") are specified, applicable

SECTION 01 00 00 Page 5 references shall be deemed to apply to as many such materials and/or devices as are required to complete the installation as shown on the drawings.

1.14.2. All drawings are diagrammatic and are intended to qualify the materials specified and indicate their intended relationship to each other. The drawings are not to be scaled, rather field conditions should dictate placement. The various scales used on the drawings may not allow the indications of all fittings, offsets, and accessories that may be required. The Contractor is to carefully investigate the conditions that would affect the work to be performed and shall arrange such work accordingly.

1.15 As-Built Drawings

The Contractor shall keep an as-built set of drawings on site. This "Field-Record" or as-built set shall be updated daily or as changes occur.

After completion of all work under this contract, the Contractor shall provide Construction Management with one full-size set of marked-up-drawings showing the location of all covered utilities and all changes from original requirements, including amendments, field changes, and change orders. This completed information shall be provided to the Construction Manager before final payment is authorized. All deviations from the original plans shall be marked in red, including dimensions and notes as required.

Refer to 01 70 00 "Contract Closeout" for requirements of final deliverables.

1.16 Environmental Protection

1.16.1. Contractor personnel shall, at all times, perform all work and take such steps required to prevent any interference or disturbances to the ecological balance of the environment. All work must be performed in accordance with applicable Federal, State, Local, and Air Force environmental regulations. Use good management practices to protect air, water, land and wildlife and to prevent noise, solid waste, radiant energy, dust and radioactive pollutants. In the event of a chemical of hazardous material spill, the contractor must immediately notify the Vance AFB Fire Department and the Construction Manager.

1.17 Excess Materials (Excluding Hazardous Materials or Waste)

1.17.1. All excess materials resulting from demolition except excavated soil shall become the property of the contractor. All contractor generated rubbish shall be disposed of by the contractor off base at his own expense. All excess excavated soil shall be transported off base as directed by the Construction Manager. Refer to cover sheet of drawings for notes on hazardous materials and waste that may be present.

1.18 Excess Materials (Including Hazardous Materials or Waste

1.18. EXCESS MATERIALS (INCLUDING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR WASTE)

1.18.1. Lead Based Paint: Should questionable unidentified materials be

SECTION 01 00 00 Page 6 encountered, the contractor shall notify the Construction Manager immediately for positive identification and disposition instructions.If any lead based paint is encountered it will be handled as follows:

1.18.1.1. OSHA requirements as outlined in 29 CFR Part 1926.62.

1.18.1.2. Salvageable items and debris containing lead shall

remain the property of the government. The salvageable items shall be removed intact, containerized and given to the government.

1.18.1.3. Minor items such as paint chips shall be removed in a way to minimize dust generation and migration. These materials shall be containerized and delivered to the government on base.

1.18.2. Asbestos Materials: Should questionable, unidentified materials be encountered beyond what is noted in the construction drawings, the contractor shall notify the Construction Manager immediately for positive identification and disposition instructions.

1.19 Construction and Demolition Debris Waste Management and Disposal

1.19.2. The Contractor shall use all available means to divert construction and demolition debris from landfills to the greatest extent that is both practical and economically feasible. The Contractor shall provide weight tickets of all salvaged and recycled materials, and also all materials that are disposed of in the landfill. The contractor will provide the weight tickets to the Construction Manager to coordinate with Environmental Branch. The base Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office, DRMO, will accept scrap metal that is offloaded by the Contractor, separated by type of metal and in pieces up to three feet in length.

Deliveries to DRMO will be accomplished no later than 1530 hours. Truck scales will be provided at DRMO to weigh before and after the delivery of the scrap metal material. The Contractor may call DRMO at 213-7684 if any question arises about what they will and will not accept as recyclable or salvageable materials. Any construction and demolition materials that are not delivered to DRMO shall be hauled off Vance Air Force Base at the Contractor's expense. Any material hauled off base that cannot be salvaged or recycled shall be disposed of properly in an approved sanitary landfill. All materials shall be properly loaded and covered on the truck so that no materials fall off the truck in route to the landfill. Should questionable unidentified material be encountered, the Contractor shall cease work in the area of question and notify the Construction Manager immediately for positive identification and disposition instructions.

1.19.3. Clean concrete, brick, rock, and dirt do not require disposal in a certified landfill. This material shall be disposed off base in any legal manner that will not result in liability to the United States Air Force. Payment for services to the Contractor shall not be released until Contractor has provided copies of all landfill receipts to the Construction Manager. The Contractor shall comply with all state, local, federal, and military Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

1.19.4. No Class I Ozone Depleting Chemical (ODC's) have been specified, and shall not be used unless otherwise allowed by the Construction Manager

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1.20 Special Materials

1.20.1. Prohibited Material: The Contractor shall comply with Federal Regulation 16 CFR-1303 in the use of lead, used for paints, children's articles, toys, playground equipment, furniture, or any exterior or interior surface of a dwelling or facility. When tested as specified ASTM

- D 3335, the lead content shall not exceed 0.006 percent by weight of the dry film and the test for chromium content shall be negative.

1.21 Contractor Construction Site, Staging and Storage Area Maintenance

1.22.1. To prevent Foreign Object Debris (FOD) from blowing onto active airfield pavements, and possibly damaging aircraft, the Contractor shall keep all debris and rubbish picked up in the project and storage areas on a continual basis. The Contractor shall mow and trim all grass and weeds around stored equipment and materials in the construction storage area and mow all grass and weeds surrounding the construction areas on a weekly basis.

1.22.2. Project site and lay down / staging areas shall be enclosed with a 6' chain link fence with 9 gauge wire, hot-dipped galvanized steel supports, framing, fittings and brown fabric screening. Items stored in the lay down area shall be arranged neatly.

1.22.3. All temporary storage trailers and storage containers shall present a neat and clean appearance and shall be in a state of good repair and shall be located within the fenced area described in paragraph above.

1.22.4. An office mobile unit may be located outside of a fenced area, obtain approval from Construction Manager. At a minimum, this unit shall be in a paved area and shall present a neat, professional appearance with presentable skirting and access stairs. Ancillary items, such as porches and canopies, shall be neat and painted. Office shall be clearly labeled with the Corporate logo and a phone number for after-hours contact.

1.22.5. Execution of work may require excavation or other type of work both at and away from primary work area. These areas shall be secured and work times shall be kept to a minimum. Open excavations shall be directly in progress or shall be covered directly after work complete.

Open excavations requiring extended period of inactivity shall be temporarily backfilled. In no case shall an excavation be open for more than 72 hours. Contractor shall be responsible for the storage of all materials and equipment. All items shall be properly stored to maintain their original condition until actually installed.

1.22.6. The Contractor storage area shall be designated by the Construction Manager

1.22 Repair of Government Owned Facilities

1.23.1. In order to complete the work on this project, certain Government-owned facilities may have to be removed or altered in some way and others may be inadvertently damaged. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to return these facilities to a condition acceptable to the Government.

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1.23 Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visit

1.24.1. It is recommended that all prospective Contractors attend the pre-bid conference and visit the project site.

1.24 Pre-Construction Conference

1.25.1. Contractor will be required to attend a pre-construction conference that will be scheduled at Vance AFB. This conference will be held before actual commencement of work. The Contractor will be notified by the Contracting Office as to the time and date that the pre-work conference is to be held.

1.25 Cleanliness of Contractor's Equipment

1.26.1. Equipment used in the accomplishment of this contract shall be cleaned of all debris before bringing this equipment on Government property.

1.26 Construction Areas and Project Construction Sequence

1.27.1. Requirements of construction phasing will be discussed with the Contractor during the pre-construction conference.

1.27 Contractor Ingress and Egress to Work Area

1.28.1. Contractor will be responsible for employees' ingress and egress to the working areas as specified at the pre-work conference.

1.28.2. Contractor vehicles and equipment shall follow a traffic route as discussed at the pre-construction conference. During the periods of time when the Contractor is not engaged in work, all equipment and vehicles shall be withdrawn to the Contractors storage areas designated.

1.28 Base Regulations

1.29.1. The Contractor shall conform to base regulations and directives pertaining to the following insofar as they pertain to the Contractor's activities as directed by the:

1.29.1.1. Security and personnel clearances.

1.29.1.2. Traffic and safety.

1.29.1.3. Severe weather warning requirements.

1.29.1.4. Vance AFB Fire Department regulations.

1.29.1.5. Overall Protection of Vance Air Force Base property.

1.29.1.6. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition on themselves or within Contractor-owned or privately owned vehicles while on Vance AFB.

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1.29 Site Safety Requirements

1.30.1. All work shall be done in compliance with the safety standards as defined in AFI 91-203.

1.30.2. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable standards and provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

1.30.3. The Contractor shall take all necessary and prudent safety precautions to ensure the safety of the workforce and other exposed personnel.

1.30.4. Contractor shall implement local Base procedures for entries to Air Force control/restricted areas where Contractor personnel will work.

1.30 Severe Weather Warning Requirements

1.31.1. When it is apparent, that adverse weather conditions may exist for the area in which the contract is being executed, the Contractor shall take every precaution to minimize danger to persons and damage to property. These precautions shall be coordinated through the government, (government technical monitor) and shall include closing all openings, removing all loose materials, tools and equipment from exposed locations, removing or securing scaffolding and other temporary work and taking necessary action to tie down and secure all materials on the job site that could blow about as a result of strong surface winds, thunderstorms, etc.

This action requirement also includes all non-regular working periods such as nights, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

1.31 Obstructions

1.32.1. Contractor required to work around and protect all existing underground communication lines, utilities, drainage systems, drainage and utility manholes, adjacent pavement, structures, fences and all other items shown to remain within the work site. The Contractor shall bear all costs for the adjustment, resetting, of those items affected due to elevation change.

1.32 General Requirements

1.33.1. Standard Products: All material and equipment furnished by the contractor shall be new, unused material of high quality. All equipment shall comply with the Buy American Act. Contractor shall notify Construction Manager if a deviation is required.

1.33.2. Verification of Dimensions: It is the contractor's

responsibility to verify these dimensions in the field prior to the order of materials. Any differences between drawings and a verified dimension shall be noted on the red-lie copy. Any affects to the constructability shall be addressed in written form as a Request for Information (RFI.

1.33.3. Contractor will be required to obtain permits as required by, Vance AFB or the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) in

SECTION 01 00 00 Page 10 the performance of their work. Contractor shall post or have readily available all permits before work commences.

1.33.3.1.1.1. Dig Permit -Customer Service

1.33.3.1.1.2. Burn Permit - Vance AFB Fire Department

1.33.4. Portable sanitation units for the project shall be supplied by the contractor. This includes maintenance, transportation to and from project site, secure placement of unit as not to obstruct normal public activity, and unit clean-out as needed. The type units provided and placement location(s) shall be approved by the Construction Manager. Unit must be positively connected to the ground to prevent turnover.

1.33 Contaminated Soil

1.34.1. Contaminated soil from a Trichloroethene (TCE) plume, Benzene plume, Vinyl Chloride plume, and Toxicity Characteristic Leachate Procedure (TCLP) VOCs and Semivolatiles is possible on the base. In all work areas if there is a change in soil color or unusual odor during excavation, the construction contractor shall stop work and notify Vance Construction Management.

1.34.2. When open trenching or digging in areas marked for potential soil contamination, the construction contractor shall excavate and maintain soil removed to a six-foot depth below grade for backfill. Any extracted materials during excavation, digging, or boring below six feet in possibly contaminated areas shall be containerized in a covered roll off container and tested. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE DOT-APPROVED 55-GALLON DRUMS FOR CONTAMINATED SOIL. If 55-gallon drums are used due to a smaller expected quantity of soil excavated, fill only 50% to prevent injuries during transport. Contact Vance Environmental Branch for testing requirements. If a determination is made that the soil is hazardous waste, the containers will have to be disposed of at a RCRA Permitted Hazardous Waste Disposal Facility. Shipping manifests will be required to be signed by 71 ISS/CE prior to disposal.

1.34.3. If excavated material is not contaminated, the construction contractor shall place the material on the top-soil pile in the south-east quadrant of the base as directed by Construction Management.

1.34.4. If additional soil is required for back-filling due to the volume of material placed in the containers for testing, the construction contractor may obtain the required soil from the top-soil pile located in the south-east quadrant of the base as directed by Construction Manager.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 Material and Manufacturers

Material and manufacturers for this project shall be in accordance with the Buy America Act. All material and equipment shall be new, shall be of the best quality and design, shall be free from defects and imperfections;

SECTION 01 00 00 Page 11 and shall have markings or a nameplate identifying the manufacturer and providing sufficient reference to establish quality, size and capacity.

All material and equipment of the same type shall be made by the same manufacturer whenever that is practicable.

2.2 Equipment

All hoists, scaffolds, staging, runways, tools, machinery and equipment required for the performance of the work shall be furnished by the contractor or subcontractor.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 Preparation

The contractor shall show, on prints designated for that purpose, all changes and variances from the original drawings, including actual submitted products and materials, made during installation of work, and shall file them with the Construction Manager when the work is completed.

3.2 Adjusting and Cleaning

All equipment furnished and installed under this contract shall be adjusted to operate as intended by the specifications. Contractor shall furnish all equipment required to perform the tests and adjustments.

Keep all motors and other equipment covered until directed otherwise by the Construction Manager, so as to keep same free from dirt, dust and moisture.

Test new safety devices, in the presence of the Construction Manager representative.

Clean sites of all construction related and project related debris on a regular basis or as required by the Construction Manager.

Remove waste and surplus materials, rubbish, and construction facilities from the work areas and the site.

All base roads are to be cleaned of dirt/debris as directed.

Execute final cleaning prior to the final inspection.

3.3 Welding, Cutting and Brazing

Contractor must obtain a welding and cutting permit from the Vance Air Force Base Fire Department before accomplishing any type of welding and/or cutting operation.

3.4 Fire Protection

Provide temporary fire protection equipment for the protection of personnel and property during construction. Remove debris and flammable materials daily to minimize potential hazards.

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3.5 Dust Control

Dust control methods and procedures must be approved by the Construction Manager. Treat dust abatement on access roads with applications of water sprinklers, or similar methods or treatment. Keep dust down at all times, including during nonworking periods. Sprinkle or treat, with dust suppressants, the soil at the site, haul roads, and other areas disturbed by operations. Acceptable cleaning techniques include vacuuming, wet mopping, wet sweeping, or wet power brooming. Air blowing will be permitted only for cleaning nonparticulate debris such as steel reinforcing bars. Only wet cutting will be permitted for cutting concrete blocks, concrete, and bituminous concrete.

3.6 Traffic Provisions

Maintenance of Traffic: Conduct operations in a manner that will not close any thoroughfare or interfere in any way with traffic on base streets except with written permission of the Construction Manager at least 15 calendar days prior to the proposed modification date. Notify the Vance Fire Department a minimum of 24 hours before closing any streets or thoroughfares.

Conduct work so as to minimize obstruction of traffic, and maintain traffic on at least half of the roadway width at all times. Obtain approval from the Construction Manager prior to starting any activity that will obstruct traffic.

Provide, erect, and maintain, at contractor's expense, lights, barriers, signals, passageways, detours, and other items, that may be required.

3.7 Quality Assurance

Prior to final inspection, the Contractor shall test all systems. The Contractor shall perform the testing using only qualified personnel. The Contractor shall provide a minimum of 48 hours advance notice prior to testing.

3.8 Project Cleanup

Remove construction debris, waste materials, packaging material and the like from the work site daily. Any dirt or mud which is tracked onto paved or surfaced roadways must be cleaned away.

No removed items will be reused in this contract unless specifically listed in these specifications and/or on the drawings. All removed equipment becomes the property of the Contractor unless noted otherwise.

The Contractor will be required to furnish lifting equipment as necessary to remove the equipment, and shall provide all equipment to transport the removed items off base. All unused material or debris will be removed from Government-controlled property. Use of Government-contracted dumpsters is prohibited. Unused materials, debris and rubbish shall be disposed of off base in a permitted landfill.

All base roads are to be cleaned of dirt/debris as directed.

Execute final cleaning prior to the final inspection.

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3.9 Restoration of Storage Area

Upon completion of the project remove signs, barricades, and any other temporary products from the site. After removal of trailers, materials, and equipment from within the fenced area, remove the fence that will become the property of the Contractor. Restore to the original or better condition, areas used by the Contractor for the storage of equipment or material, or other use. Gravel used to traverse grassed areas must be removed and the area restored to its original condition, including top soil and sodding as necessary.

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SUMMARY OF WORK

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1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.1.1 Project Description

The work includes the installation of new polyethyelene pipe for natural gas transmission throughout Vance Air Base. Construction documents show eight different zones of construction. Each zone is a complete and useable area and can be completed without any other zone being completed. Project will also install all required fittings, valves, casings and meters as well as any other incidental related work, including, but not limited to pavement repairs related to trenching, sodding of disturbed areas and required testing.

1.1.2 Location

The work is located throughout Vance Air Force Base, dependent on the award zone, as indicated on the plans. The exact location will be shown by the Contracting Officer.

1.2 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

Buildings will be occupied during performance of work under this Contract.

Before work is started, 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.

For projects that have scope primarily outside include the following. The Contractor shall be required to provide their own latrines that are staked down to prevent being turned over.

1.3 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 must be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

1.4 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

Obtain digging permits prior to start of excavation, and comply with Installation requirements for locating and marking underground utilities.

Verify existing utility locations indicated on contract drawings, within area of work.

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1.4.1 Notification Prior to Excavation

Notify the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to starting excavation work.

1.5 SALVAGE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

Items designated by the Contracting Officer to be salvaged remain the property of the Government. Segregate, itemize, deliver and off-load the salvaged property at the Government designated storage area located on Base.

Provide a salvage plan, listing material and equipment to be salvaged, and their storage location. Maintain property control records for material or equipment designated as salvage. Provide a system for property control in the salvage plan. Store and protect salvaged materials and equipment until disposition by the Contracting Officer.

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WORK RESTRICTIONS

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PART 1 GENERAL

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, fire, traffic and security regulations. Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas. Do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry. Ensure all Contractor equipment, include delivery vehicles, are clearly identified with their company name.

1.1.1.1 Subcontractors and Personnel Contacts

Provide a list of contact personnel of the Contractor and subcontractors including 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.

1.1.1.2 No Smoking Policy

Smoking is prohibited within and outside of all buildings on installation, 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 will consist of an 9 1/2 hour period, between 0700 through 1645 each weekday, excluding Government holidays.

1.1.3 Work Outside Regular Hours

Work outside regular working hours requires Construction Manager approval. Make application 15 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government for inspecting the work in progress, giving the specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title. Based on the justification provided, the Contracting Officer may approve work outside regular hours.

During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work must be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer. Make utility cutovers after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays unless directed otherwise.

1.1.4 Occupied and Existing Buildings

The Contractor shall be working around existing buildings which are occupied. Do not enter the buildings without prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

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The existing buildings and their contents must be kept secure at all times. Provide temporary closures as required to maintain security as directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.1.5 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 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, telephone service, electric service, air conditioning, heating, fire alarm, and compressed air are considered utility cutovers pursuant to the paragraph WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS.

d. Operation of Station Utilities: The Contractor must not operate nor disturb the setting of control devices in the station utilities system, including water, sewer, electrical, and steam services. The Government will operate the control devices as required for normal conduct of the work. The Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer giving reasonable advance notice when such operation is required.

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ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 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 -- Safety and Health Requirements Manual

1.2 MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Provide the minimum insurance coverage required by the contract.

1.3 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

1.3.1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Provide a project manager with a minimum of 5 years of experience in construction projects of similar size and complexity. The project manager is not required to be onside during construction.

1.3.2 Superintendent Qualifications

Provide project superintendent with a minimum of 3 years experience in construction projects of 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. The superintendent will manage the day-to-day activies on-site.

For projects where the superintendent is permitted to also serve as the Quality Control (QC) Manager as established in Section [ 01 45 00.00 10] [01 45 00.00 20] [ 01 45 00.00 40] QUALITY CONTROL, the superintendent must have qualifications in accordance with that section. The project superintendent is also permitted to be the safety manager on this project.

1.3.3 Minimum Communication Requirements

Have at least one qualified superintendent, or competent alternate, capable of reading, writing, and conversing fluently in the English language, on the job-site at all times during the performance of Contract work.In addition, if a Quality Control (QC) representative is required on the Contract, then that individual must also have fluent English communication skills.

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1.3.4 Duties

The project superintendent is primarily responsible for managing subcontractors and coordinating day-to-day production and schedule adherence on the project. The superintendent is required to attend Red Zone meetings, partnering meetings, and quality control meetings. The superintendent or qualified alternative must be on-site at all times during the performance of this contract until the work is completed and accepted.

1.3.5 Non-Compliance Actions

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 ensure 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.

1.4 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

Prior to commencing any work at the site, coordinate with the Contracting Officer a time and place to meet for the Preconstruction Meeting . The purpose of this meeting conference is to discuss and develop a mutual understanding of the administrative requirements of the Contract including but not limited to: daily reporting, invoicing, value engineering, safety, base-access, outage requests, hot work permits, schedule requirements, quality control, schedule of prices or earned value report, shop drawings, submittals, cybersecurity, prosecution of the work, government acceptance, final inspections and contract close-out. Contractor must present and discuss their basic approach to scheduling the construction work and any required phasing.

1.4.1 Attendees

Contractor attendees must include the Project Manager, Superintendent, Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), Quality Control Manager and major subcontractors.

1.5 MOBILIZATION

Contractor shall mobilize to the jobsite within the non-performance period. Mobilize is defined as having equipment AND having a physical presence of at least one person from the contractor's team on the jobsite.

Contractor required to have representative on-site to receive deliverys and arrange for handling and storage of materials.

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SMALL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULES

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1.1 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals…