Mechanical IDIQ

SPECIFICATION INDEFINITE DELIVERY IDEFINITE QUANTITY MECHANICAL SYSTEMS-INSPECTIONS, TESTING, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS` AT JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, NEW JERSEY June 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE PAGES DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01000 Statement of Work 1 through 13 Installation Entry Control Procedure 14 through 32 01012 Special Conditions 33 through 36 01300 Submittals 37 through 40 01356 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Measures 41 through 45 01540 Affirmative Procurement 46 through 50 APPENDIX *** The following specifications can be viewed In the Whole Building Design Guide located on the Internet at http://www.wbdg.org/ and http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_org.php?o=70. DIVISION 2 - EXISTING CONDITIONS 028100 Transportation and Disposal of Hazardous Materials 028214 Asbestos Hazard Control Activities 028216 Engineering Control of Asbestos Containing Materials 028313.0020 Lead in Construction DIVISIONS 3 - CONCRETE 032000 Concrete Reinforcing 033053 Miscellaneous Cast-In-Place Concrete DIVISION 5 - METALS 055013 Miscellaneous Metal Fabrication DIVISION 8 - FIRESTOPPING 078400 Fire Stopping DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING 230000 Air Supply, Distribution, Ventilation, and Exhaust Systems 230130.41 HVAC System Cleaning 230300.0020 Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods 230515 Common Piping for HVAC 230593 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 230700 Thermal Insulation for Mechanical Systems 230800.0010 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 230801.0020 Testing Industrial Ventilation Systems 230923.1320 BACNET Direct Digital Control Systems for HVAC 230923 Lon works Direct Digital Control for HVAC and other Building Control Systems 230933.0040 Electric and Electronic Control Systems for HVAC 230953.0020 Space Temperature Control Systems 231125 Facility Gas Piping 232113.0020 Low Temperature Water (LTW) Heating Systems 232113.2320 [HIGH][MEDIUM] Temperature Water Systems Within Buildings 232300 Refrigerant Piping 232500 Chemical Treatment of Water for Mechanical Systems 233113.0040 Metal Ducts 233423.0040 HVAC Power Ventilators 233500.0010 Overhead Vehicle Tailpipe [AND WELDING FUME] Exhaust Removal Systems 233519.0020 Industrial Ventilation and Exhaust 233600.0040 Air Terminal Units 233713.0040 Diffusers, Registers, and Grills 235233.0320 Water -Tube Boilers, Oil/Gas 235243.0020 Low Pressure Water Heating Boilers (UNDER800,000 BTU/HR OUTPUT) 235246.0020 Low Pressure Water Heating Boilers (OVER800,000 BTU/HR OUTPUT) 235249.0020 Steam Boilers and Equipment (500,000 -18,000,000 BTU/HR) 235253.0020 Steam Boilers and Equipment (18,000,000 -60,000,000 BTU/HR) 235416.0010 Heating System; Gas-Fired Heaters 235419 Building Heating Systems, Warm Air 235710.0010 Forced Hot Water Heating Systems Using Water and Steam Heat Exchangers 236300.0010 Cold Storage Refrigeration Systems 236410 Water Chillers, Vapor Compression Type 236426 Chilled, Chilled-Hot, and Condenser Water Piping Systems 236500 Cooling Towers 236900.0020 Refrigeration Equipment for Cold Storage 237313.0040 Modular Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 237433.0040 Packaged, Outdoor, Heating and Cooling Makeup Air-Conditioners 237600.0010 Evaporative Cooling Systems 238100.0020 Unitary Air Conditioning Equipment 238123.0020 Computer Room Air Conditioning Units 238200.0020 Terminal Heating and Cooling Units 238201.0010 Warm Air Heating Systems 238202.0010 Unitary Heating and Cooling Equipment 238216.0040 Air Coils 238219.0040 Fan Coil Units 238223.0040 Unit Ventilators 238246.0040 Electric Unit Heaters 238300.0020 Electric Space Heating Equipment DIVISION 25 - INTEGRATED AUTOMATION 250810 Utility Monitoring and Control System Testing 251010 Lon Works Utility Monitoring and Control Systems (UMCS) DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL 260000.0020 Basic Electrical Materials and Methods 260500.0040 Common Work Results for Electrical 260513.0040 Medium Voltage Cables 260519.0010 Insulated Wire and Cable 260570.0040 High Voltage Over-Current Protective Devices 260571.0040 Low Voltage Over-Current Protective Devices 262923 Variable Frequency Drive Systems under 600 Volts DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 280526.0040 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety 283102.0020 Fire Alarm Reporting Systems-Digital 283113.0040 Fire Detection and Alarm Control 283133.0010 Fire Alarm Reporting System, Radio Type 283133.13 20 Exterior Fire Reporting System, Radio Type 283149 Carbon Monoxide Detectors 283163.0020 Analog Addressable Interior Fire Alarm System 283164.0010 Fire Detection and Alarm System, Addressable 283174.0020 Interior Fire Detection and Alarm System 283175.0010 Central Fire Alarm System, Digital Alarm 2831760 Interior Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System 283300.0040 Fuel-Gas Detection and Alarm Note : Task specific specifications will be provided with individual task orders as required. DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 01000 STATEMENT OF WORK 1.1 SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, and supervision necessary to inspect, test, troubleshoot, construct, install, maintain, repair, and replace Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration (HVACR) equipment, systems, sub systems, hydraulic systems, pumps, motors, piping systems, pipe insulation, fuel systems, miscellaneous plumbing, and fixtures. 1.2 DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATION: This specification is for the inspection, testing, construction, maintenance, repair, and replacement of facility HVACR equipment and components located on JB McGuire/ Dix/Lakehurst, New Jersey. 1.3 DESCRIPTION/REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall inspect, test, troubleshoot, construct, install, wire, maintain, and repair HVACR equipment and mechanical systems, including but not limited to: oil/gas fired forced air systems, boilers, heat pumps, electric heat furnaces, direct expansion air conditioners and condensers, chilled water chillers, water fountains, evaporative cooling towers, oil tanks, air handlers, exhaust hoods, exhaust fans, fan coil units, pumps, motors, valves and dampers, condensate equipment, ductwork, flues, and oil lines/gas lines/ chilled water pipes, high and low pressure steam piping, hot water pipes, condensate pipes, refrigerant piping, sprinkler piping, hydraulic system piping, pipe insulation, fuel systems, and miscellaneous plumbing and fixtures. 1. The Contractor shall inspect, test, troubleshoot, install, maintain and repair high and low voltage electrical circuits directly associated with mechanical systems including but not limited to: motors, compressors, circuit breakers, wiring, conduit, regulators, controls, motor controllers, thermostats, low voltage controls, high voltage controls and sprinkler system controls. 2. The Contractor shall service, maintain, and test HVACR and mechanical systems in accordance with applicable manufacturer's specifications. Typical services may include, but are not limited to, providing general inspections and preventive maintenance that includes, non destructive testing and x-ray, thermal inspections, cleaning ductwork, chimneys, exhaust hoods and flues, performing valve adjustments, motor and damper adjustments, calibrating and balancing water and air flows, testing and adding liquid coolants, adding refrigerants and maintaining glycol levels, to insure unit is functioning properly. Contractor shall perform startup and shutdown procedures on units and equipment when applicable. At the request of the government the Contractor shall record glycol levels, relative humidity, and dew point temperatures. 3. The Contractor shall provide services that include, but are not limited to, the inspection, installation, repair or replacement of concrete pads, equipment enclosures, walls, ceilings, roof systems including roof curbs, pitch pockets, fire stopping materials, and structural penetrations related to mechanical work. 4. The Contractor shall provide services that include, but are not limited to the installation, removal, testing and repair of fiberglass and rubber insulation for ductwork and piping. The Contractor shall apply waterproofing or vapor barrier materials on ductwork and piping systems as required. 5. The Contractor shall provide asbestos removal services that are incidental to mechanical work, including but not limited to asbestos: pipe insulation, floor tile and mastic, transite board, duct insulation, masonry, caulk, and miscellaneous structural components. 6. The Contractor shall have the capability of providing programming, calibration and diagnostic services for the following equipment, but not limited to: Johnson controls, Honeywell, Monaco, Kingfisher, McQuay, Carrier, York, Trane, and any other Direct Digitally controlled or electrical systems and components currently on the market. The Contractor shall provide the services of certified factory representatives at the request of the government. 7. The Contractor shall provide manufacturer unit specifications, service manuals, sequence of operations, wiring diagrams and blueprints to the government QAR. The Contractor shall provide training to base maintenance personnel on any newly installed mechanical, piping, related electrical systems, or components. 8. The Contractor shall obtain all utility mark-outs prior to starting work on this project. Water, sewer, storm, and local telecom shall be requested through the Government's QAR and other utilities shall be requested through New Jersey One Call, dial 8-1-1 or 800-272-1000. 9. Prior to digging, Contractor shall provide an electrical Contractor to perform the mark-out of all existing underground secondary electric at the work site, mark outs shall be accomplished at no additional cost to the government. 1. 4 SITE VISIT: Due to the nature of the work, it shall be required that prior to estimating and submitting a quote for an IDIQ task order, the Contractor inspect the respective site(s) to verify and acquaint himself with existing conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible for conducting all applicable field measurements and counts. The Contractor shall examine the site(s) with respect to the work to be performed, so as to ascertain any factors which would affect the cost of the work, to the extent that such information is reasonably attainable. 1.5 SAFETY STANDARDS AND DIRECTIVES: During the performance of all work under this IDIQ, the Contractor shall strictly adhere to industry safety standards at all times, including the use of proper safety equipment and attire. All construction, maintenance, or repairs performed shall be done with apparatus de-energized, except where otherwise specifically required, and only with written authorization from the Commanding Officer and Contracting Officer. At no time shall Contractor personnel enter buildings without contacting qualified Government personnel to gain access. Contractor personnel shall wear clothing identifying their company name at all times during the execution of this contract. All Contractor personnel shall comply with the Safety/Health requirements in Section J, and the standards and directives listed below: a. Current Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (OSHA). b. National Safety Council, Accidental Prevention Manual for Industrial Operations. c. Applicable federal, state and local safety operating procedures. d. National Safety Code (ANSI C2). e. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 101) Life Safety Code. f. Joint Base M-D-L Standards and Safety Regulations. 1.6 COMPLETION TIME: Work to be performed under this agreement shall be completed within the time specified in each individual IDIQ task order. 1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE: All work performed under this agreement is subject to inspection by the Contracting Officer during its execution and upon completion. All work rejected by the Contracting Officer due to nonconformance with the specifications or referenced applicable documents, shall be corrected by the Contractor as directed, at no additional cost to the Government. 1.8 FINAL ACCEPTANCE: Final acceptance of all work performed under this agreement shall be made by the Contracting Officer upon completion of all requirements indicated in the specifications and individual IDIQ task order. 1.9 UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS: Should unforeseen conditions arise during the commencement of work, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing of any and all unforeseen conditions affecting the work and await direction from the Contracting Officer prior to reconvening the work. PART I - GENERAL 1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The Contractor shall provide all plant, supervision, management, quality control, labor, tools, equipment, appliances and materials and perform all work necessary to design, construct and repair mechanical systems in strict accordance with the specifications and drawings forming parts thereof, subject to the terms and conditions of the contract. 1.2 LOCATION: The work site is located on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey (JB MDL) on areas Dix, McGuire, and Lakehurst. The site location will be specified by each task order. 1.3 PRINCIPAL FEATURES: The work to be performed includes the principal features listed below. This general outline of principal features does not in any way limit the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all work and furnish all plant, labor, and material required by the specifications and drawings to perform a complete and permanent job to adequately fulfill the intent of these specifications and to deliver a work product(s) that is fit for its intended purpose. The inspection clause of any resultant contract for this work shall not in any way be interpreted as waiving the Government's requirement that the work product(s) be fit for its intended purpose. The scope of work includes but is not limited to: 1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE: The Contractor is required to comply with all applicable State, Federal laws, State and Federal regulations, and Air Force Instructions in effect at the time of performance of this contract. The laws and regulations include, but are not limited to: Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health. The Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with EPA Refrigerant Recycling Rule, 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F, all construction and operating permits, and is also responsible for all penalties, fines, or natural resource damage claims that may be required or assessed by the State of New Jersey, Federal or Local Governments resulting from Contractor performance, or failure to perform, during the course of this contract. The Government will inspect for environmental compliance at its discretion, and will notify the Contracting Officer (CO) of any discrepancies found (see paragraph 1.19 for CO authority). A. CONFORMANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: The Contractor shall perform work under this contract consistent with the relevant policy and objectives identified in this section and in the Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst (JB MDL) Environmental Management System (EMS). The Contractor shall perform work in a manner that conforms to all appropriate Environmental Management Programs and Operational Controls identified in this section and by the JB MDL EMS (administered by the 87 CES/CEAN). The Contractor shall also provide monitoring and measurement information as necessary for the 87 CES/CEAN to address environmental performance relative to the environmental, energy, and transportation management goals. In the event an environmental nonconformance or noncompliance associated with the contracted services is identified, the Contractor shall take corrective and/or preventative actions. In the case of a noncompliance, the Contractor shall respond and take corrective action immediately. In the case of a nonconformance, the Contractor shall respond and take corrective action based on the time schedule established by the EMS Site Coordinator (87 CES/CEAN). In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that their employees are aware of the roles and responsibilities identified in this section and how these requirements affect their work performed under this contract. All on-site Contractor personnel shall complete yearly EPA sponsored environmental training specified for the type of work conducted on-site by the Contractor. The CO's Representative will verify that the Contractor has received EMS Awareness Training provided by the 87 CES/CEAN during the pre-construction conference for their project site or location. B. SOLID WASTE, HAZARDOUS WASTE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: The Contractor is responsible for the proper handling, disposal, and costs of solid and hazardous wastes and hazardous materials generated by or utilized during the course of its activities. Proper handling also includes recycling and material recovery. The terms solid and hazardous wastes, and hazardous materials, include, but are not limited to, those defined in the Federal Water Pollution Control Act; the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980; the Solid Waste Disposal Act; the Clean Air Act; and the Toxic Substances Control Act; the New Jersey Solid Waste Management Act; the New Jersey Water Pollution Control Act; the New Jersey Air Pollution Control Act and the regulations promulgated pursuant to those Acts. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any enforcement action that may be taken by the State of New Jersey, other State or the Federal Government related to handling, transportation and the proper disposal of solid and hazardous waste and hazardous materials. If notification, certifications, documentation, manifests, permits or any other written materials are required by law to be obtained, prepared and/or submitted, the Contractor shall prepare same and provide a written copy to the CO, and a copy to the Environmental Flight (87 CES/CEAN) within the timeframes set forth in the law and regulations governing the action. Hazardous waste manifests must be signed by the Environmental Flight Hazardous Waste Coordinator, Building 2403 at McGuire, Building 5 at Lakehurst, and Building 5317 at Dix. JB MDL is not responsible for any hazardous materials brought on base by the Contractor that may become hazardous waste during the course of performance. Contractor shall remove hazardous waste/material from the installation at the conclusion of each resultant task order. 1. Source Separation of Solid Waste: Wastes shall be placed in closed metal containers that are emptied before the capacity of each container is exceeded. Solid waste shall be separated and placed in individual containers in a manner that facilitates recycling of the various categories of waste. Contractor is responsible for the handling and the associated costs of disposal for all solid wastes generated. Cardboard and all types of metal shall be source separated and recycled. Recyclable materials shall be delivered to the Recycling Center, building #2321 for McGuire or Dix and building #669 for Lakehurst or any appropriate off-site facility. 2. Hazardous Material Handling: Any hazardous material or chemical to be used or stored by the Contractor must be approved, in writing, by the Contracting Officer prior to the Contractor bringing it on the Base. The Contractor must utilize an AF Form 3000, Material Approval Submittal, listing each container of hazardous material stored, kept, or utilized, to include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). MSDS sheets must also be displayed on-site for access by Contractor employees as well as the Government, per OSHA requirements. 3. Solid Waste Disposal Report: Monthly the Contractor shall submit a solid waste disposal report and/or recycling report to the Contracting Officer with a copy to 87 CES/CEAN. For each waste, the report shall state the classification (using the definitions provided in this section), amount, location, and name of the business receiving the solid waste. The Contractor shall include copies of the waste handling facilities' weight tickets, receipts, bills of sale, and other sales documentation. In lieu of sales documentation, the Contractor may submit a statement indicating the disposal location for the solid waste which is signed by an officer of the Contractor firm authorized to legally obligate or bind the firm. The sales documentation or Contractor certification shall include the receiver's tax identification number and business, EPA or State registration number, along with the receiver's delivery and business addresses and telephone numbers. For each solid waste retained by the Contractor for his own use, the Contractor shall submit on the solid waste disposal report the information previously described in this paragraph. Prices paid or received shall not be reported to the Contracting Officer unless required by other provisions or specifications of this Contract or public law. C. CLEAN AIR ACT PERMITS: JB MDL is responsible for obtaining and renewing all air permits for all stationary sources on Base that are owned by the Government and for mobile sources such as Government vehicles. Permits are required for boilers 1 MMBtu/Hr and larger, emergency generators larger than 100KW, stationary reciprocating engines larger than 37KW (not including emergency generators), and tanks containing fuel or anything other than air distillates greater than 10,000 gallons. The Contractor shall provide written notification to the CO and 87 CES/CEAN office thirty (30) days prior to bringing any equipment of this threshold size on base. It is the Contractor's responsibility to apply for, submit fees and obtain air permits for all Contractor-owned and Contractor installed air pollution sources. Amendment of JB MDL's (Dix, McGuire and/or Lakehurst) Title V air permit will be required for all sources meeting and exceeding New Jersey Department of Environmental thresholds. The Contractor, if maintaining equipment as part of scope, such as local boilers and furnaces, is responsible for compliance with the Government's air permits and shall maintain all documentation and record keeping required to support those permits in a format acceptable to and approved by the Contracting Officer. The documentation must be prepared and maintained by the Contractor and readily available for on-site inspection by environmental regulators. Air permitting requirements for equipment that is to be installed as part of this contract shall be coordinated with the 87 CES/CEAN Air Program Manager. All permits must be obtained prior to the equipment arriving on base and prior to installation. Permit fees for equipment to be installed shall be paid for by the Contractor. D. LAND USE: Development, including building of docks, piers, bulkheads, bridges, pipelines, cables and filling, dredging or removing of sand or other materials near or on navigable waterways requires a permit. Activities that occur within 300 feet of a wetland may require a permit. Where permits are required, the Contractor shall prepared the permit application(s), in coordination with the 87 CES/CEAN Water Program Manager and submit the appropriate fee(s). E. WATERS AND WATER SUPPLY: It is not permissible to discharge any materials to the navigable waters of the United States without a permit. Accordingly, discharges to or in areas that may reasonably reach or impact wetland areas and all other watercourses, including ditches, is prohibited without a permit. All discharges to storm drains, including but not limited to, soils and sediments contained in water runoff or dewatering operations, are prohibited. An appropriate soil erosion control plan shall be developed and utilized by the Contractor for construction projects to ensure that discharges do not occur. Contractor shall comply with JB MDL's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans for each area of the base, copies of which are available in 87 CES/CEAN, in Building 2403 at McGuire, Building 5 at Lakehurst, and Building 5317 at Dix. Projects that disturb one acre or larger during the construction process will require an application to either the Burlington County Soil Conservation District (BCSCD) or Ocean County Soil Conservation District (OCSCD) as appropriate for each area, as well as a request for authorization (RFA) for authority to discharge storm water from a small construction activity general permit from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). These submittals shall be prepared by the Contractor and submitted to the Contracting Officer for coordination/approval. The RFA is submitted electronically to the NJDEP. All fees are submitted to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and shall be paid by the Contractor. Please see Specification Section 01356, Storm Water Pollution Prevention, which is incorporated in its entirety by reference here, and appropriate engineering drawings of this contract for more specific erosion and sediment control requirements. 1. Projects which disturb more than 5,000 square feet must incorporate storm water discharge controls in accordance with Section 438 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. The Contractor shall follow the design requirements for NJAC 7:8 Storm Water Management to meet the goals of EISA Section 438. 2. Projects which involve the installation or repair of water mains, wells, or drinking water treatment systems may require permits from the NJDEP. The Contractor shall prepare the required permit application in coordination with 87CES/CEAN Water Program Manager. All fees are submitted to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and shall be paid by the Contractor. 3. Projects which involve installation of wastewater systems shall be designed to discharge to the JB MDL sanitary sewer system. The discharge of untreated industrial waste is prohibited. F. LEAD PAINT AND ASBESTOS: If lead paint and/or asbestos materials are to be abated or removed pursuant to this contract, see specification Sections 028100, 028214, 028216 and 028313.0020 respectively for Contractor requirements. If the task order does not identify lead paint and/or asbestos is found or suspected during the execution of this contract, the Contractor, at their expense, shall have those substances tested by a certified laboratory in accordance with the protocol set forth in New Jersey and Federal law. If the Contractor positively identifies these materials at the action level set forth in the law and regulations, he must notify the Contracting Officer by providing the laboratory results and cease work in those areas that might disturb those items until abatement issues are addressed and resolved. Work may continue as long as the suspected or identified materials are not disturbed. G. NOTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SPILLS: In the event that the Contractor spills or releases any unpermitted substance, hazardous substance or hazardous waste into the environment, the Contractor shall immediately report the incident to the Fire Department, the Contracting Officer, and the designated Government representative. The Contractor shall be liable for the costs of clean up and remediation of any spills or the release of such substance into the environment. H. FUEL STORAGE: Gas or diesel fuels shall not be stored on the construction site, or on Base, without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer. Appropriate containers shall be utilized upon written approval. I. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN: The Contractor shall prepare and submit for review and approval an environmental protection plan that details how the Contractor intends to fulfill the requirements of the paragraphs 1.5 A through H, above. The plan shall be submitted at least 30 days prior to the start date of the contract's first delivery order. 1.5 HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN: Prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall prepare and submit a contract specific health and safety plan in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1910 standards, that are applicable to construction, for review by the Contracting Officer. The plan will include worker's safety, confined spaces, OSHA training, handling of hazardous materials (including Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)) such as asbestos and fuel discharges, and other site safety considerations. Government approval of plan is required prior to starting work of the contract's first delivery order. 1.6 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS: N/A 1.7 DATABASE: N/A 1.8 SPECIFICATION DIVISION: These specifications are divided into several trade sections for convenience only and not to establish the units of work required of any trade. The Contractor shall be responsible for the allocation and coordination of the work between appropriate trades. 1.9 SUBMITTALS: Items shall be submitted after receipt of Notice to Proceed, within time limits prescribed on the Material Approval Submittals List and in accordance with Section 01300, SUBMITTALS. Materials or equipment shall not be ordered, released for production, shipped or installed until submissions have been approved by the Contracting Officer. All submittals shall be verified by the Contractor as being in full compliance with requirements of these project specifications and/or drawings. Submittals received without the Contractor's certification will be returned, without action, for the Contractor's certification and re-submittal. The Contracting Officer will not accept partial submittals for approval of materials and/or equipment for review. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to accept for review partial submittals (in order to expedite construction if necessary) under the condition that the review timeframe is waived. The Contractor shall be responsible for submitting for approval, at one time, all items of material and/or equipment that are part of a given system, i.e., for an air conditioning system. Submittals shall be made at the same time for piping, insulation, condensing units, air-handlers, pumps, valves, shop drawings, controls and other components that make-up the required work feature. This requirement shall hold for heating systems, hardware schedules, electrical materials and equipment, roofing systems and all other items required by Material Approval Submittal List. The submittal schedule shall include, among other items, the CPM schedule and the Quality Assurance Plan (both discussed further below). 1.10 PASS AND IDENTIFICATION: A. The Contractor shall obtain the necessary passes and/or identification for entry into JB MDL for himself, all employees and subcontractors prior to commencement of work. Procedures and limitations for entry control are addressed in depth in the Installation Entry Control Procedures at the end of this section. The Government reserves the right to refuse to issue a pass to any and all employees of the Contractor for any reason deemed appropriate by the Government and, in doing so, Contractor shall not be entitled to equitable adjustment or relief under the Contract Disputes Act. The Entry Screening Facility may be contacted at (609) 754-3938/3628/2200 for McGuire or Dix and (732) 323-4000 for Lakehurst. The Government will issue passes depending on the type of work to be completed and the length of the contract. The maximum length of these passes is 30 days. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining additional passes upon the expiration of each pass issued. The Government may inspect, at its discretion, all vehicles, including those with vehicle passes. B. Prior to entering JB MDL, commercial/over-sized vehicles shall be inspected at Checkpoint 9 located on Saylors Pond Road at the Dix Area of JB MDL for the Dix and the McGuire Areas and off of Rt. 547 for the Lakehurst area. The Contractor shall anticipate delays during the inspection process as well as delays due to vehicle queues. C. Conditions caused by Force Majeure (acts of war, terrorism, nature, etc.) shall be addressed via contract time exte...