013323 Shop Drawings.docx

02-01-17 Renovate Pharmacy for USP 800 VAMC New Orleans, LA 05-01-17

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SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This specification defines the general requirements and procedures for submittals. A submittal is information submitted for VA review to establish compliance with the contract documents.

B. Detailed submittal requirements are found in the technical sections of the contract specifications. The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective technical specifications at no additional cost to the government.

C. VA approval of a submittal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist. The Contractor is responsible for fully complying with all contract requirements and the satisfactory construction of all work, including the need to check, confirm, and coordinate the work of all subcontractors for the project. Non-compliant material incorporated in the work will be removed and replaced at the Contractor’s expense.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

D. Samples: Physical examples of materials, equipment, or workmanship that illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of a material or product and establish standards by which the work can be judged. Color samples from the manufacturer's standard line (or custom color samples if specified) to be used in selecting or approving colors for the project. Field samples and mock-ups constructed to establish standards by which the ensuing work can be judged.

E. Design Data: Calculations, mix designs, analyses, or other data pertaining to a part of work.

F. Test Reports: Report which includes findings of a test required to be performed by the Contractor on an actual portion of the work. Report which includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after installation.

G. Certificates: Document required of Contractor, or of a manufacturer, supplier, installer, or subcontractor through Contractor. The purpose is to document procedures, acceptability of methods, or personnel qualifications for a portion of the work.

H. Manufacturer's Instructions: Pre-printed material describing installation of a product, system, or material, including special notices and MSDS concerning impedances, hazards, and safety precautions.

I. Manufacturer's Field Reports: Documentation of the testing and verification actions taken by manufacturer's representative at the job site on a portion of the work, during or after installation, to confirm compliance with manufacturer's standards or instructions. The documentation must indicate whether the material, product, or system has passed or failed the test.

J. Operation and Maintenance Data: Manufacturer data that is required to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment, including manufacturer's help, parts list, and product line documentation. This data shall be incorporated in an operations and maintenance manual.

K. Closeout Submittals: Documentation necessary to properly close out a construction contract. For example, Record Drawings and as-built drawings. Also, submittal requirements necessary to properly close out a phase of construction on a multi-phase contract.

1.3 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

1.4 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULING

1.5 SUBMITTAL PREPARATION

1. Project title, location and number.

2. Construction contract number.

3. Date of the drawings and revisions.

4. Name, address, and telephone number of subcontractor, supplier, manufacturer, and any other subcontractor associated with the submittal.

5. List paragraph number of the specification section and sheet number of the contract drawings by which the submittal is required.

6. Format for submittal numbering shall list specification section number followed by the sequential number of submittals made for each specification section. For example, the first submittal for Acoustical Ceilings would be numbered 09 51 00-1. If there is second, unique submittal made for Acoustical Ceilings, it would be numbered 09 51 00-2

7. When a resubmission is necessary, add alphabetic suffix on submittal description. For example, Submittal 09 51 00-1 would become Submittal 09 51 00-1A, to indicate resubmission.

8. Product identification and location in project.

9. Submittals will receive consideration only when covered by a transmittal letter signed by the Contractor certifying compliance with requirements specified herein.

1. Electronic files are compatible with AutoCAD 2010. No representation is intended as to the compatibility of these files with other hardware or software beyond the specified release of the referenced electronic files.

2. Data contained in these electronic files are part of the Architect’s instruments of service and shall not be used by the Contractor or anyone else receiving this data through or from the Contractor for any purpose other than as a convenience to the Recipient for use in the preparation of shop drawings for the referenced project. Any other use or reuse by the Contractor or by others will be at the sole risk of the Contractor and without liability or legal exposure to the VA or Architect. The Contractor hereby agrees to make no claim and waive, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any claim or cause of action of any nature against the VA or Architect, Architect’s officers, directors, employees, agents, or sub-consultants that may arise out of or in connection with the Contractor’s use of the electronic files.

3. The Contractor should not simply repackage the VA’s and Architect’s drawings and submit them as shop drawings that have been coordinated among the various trades and confirmed by his own verification of existing conditions. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to review the Contract Documents to ascertain design intent and prepare shop drawings that describe how he proposes to meet that intent in accordance with the Contract Documents including the FAR (FAR 52.236-21). Marked copies of the original Contract Documents are not acceptable and will be rejected. Contractor shall be responsible for any associated delays.

4. Furthermore, the Contractor shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify and hold the VA and Architect harmless against all claims, damages, liabilities, or costs, including attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of or resulting from the Contractor’s use of the electronic files.

5. These electronic files are not construction documents and do not replace or supplement the paper copies of any drawings, specifications, or other documents included in the Contract Documents for use on the Project. Differences may exist between these electronic files and corresponding hard-copy Construction Documents. The VA and Architect make no representation regarding the accuracy or completeness of the electronic files you receive. In the event that a conflict arises between the signed and sealed hard-copy Construction Documents prepared by the Architect and the electronic files, the signed and sealed hard-copy of the Construction Documents shall govern. The Contractor is responsible for determining if any conflict exists. The Contractor’s use of these electronic files does not relieve the Contractor from his duty to fully comply with the Contract Documents, including and without limitation, the requirement to check, confirm and coordinate all dimensions and details, take field measurements, verify field conditions, and coordinate your work with that of other contractors and sub-contractors for the project.

6. Because information presented in the electronic files can be modified, unintentionally or otherwise, the VA and Architect reserve the right to remove all indicia of ownership and/or involvement from each electronic document.

7. Under no circumstances shall delivery of the electronic files for use by the Contractor be deemed a sale by the VA or Architect and the VA and Architect make no warranties, either expressed or implied, of merchantability and fitness for any particular purpose. In no event shall the VA or Architect be liable for any loss of profit or any consequential damages as a result of the Contractor’s use or reuse of these electronic files.

H. Additional Requirements

1. Structural drawings indicate typical and certain specific conditions only. Shop Drawings shall detail all conditions in accordance with specified standards and the specific requirements of this Project as indicated on the Drawings.

2. Submittals for vendor designed components shall be accompanied by Drawings and Calculations sealed by a structural engineer registered in the state where the Project is located. In addition, these Shop Drawings and Calculations shall be prepared under the direct supervision of the structural engineer sealing this work.

1.6 SUBMITTAL FORMAT AND TRANSMISSION

1.7 SAMPLES

1.8 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

1.9 test reports SRE may require specific test after work has been installed or completed which could require contractor to repair test area at no additional cost to contract.

1.10 VA REVIEW OF SUBMITTALS AND RFIs

1. "Approved": authorizes the Contractor to proceed with the work covered.

2. "Approved as noted": authorizes the Contractor to proceed with the work covered provided the Contractor incorporates the noted comments and makes the noted corrections.

3. "Disapproved, revise and resubmit": indicates noncompliance with the contract requirements or that submittal is incomplete. Resubmit with appropriate changes and corrections. No work shall proceed for this item until resubmittal is approved.

4. "Not reviewed": indicates submittal does not have evidence of being reviewed and approved by Contractor or is not complete. A submittal marked "not reviewed" will be returned with an explanation of the reason it is not reviewed. Resubmit submittals after taking appropriate action.

1.11 APPROVED SUBMITTALS

1.12 WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT

Payment for materials incorporated in the work will not be made if required approvals have not been obtained.

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