016000 Product Requirements.pdf

Robert C Weaver Federal Building, Granite Façade Repairs, Phase 2 Washington, DC Project Number # VDC00213

SECTION 016000 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements governing the Contractor's selection of products for use in the Project, including manufacturers' standard warranties on products and special warranties.

B. The following definitions are not intended to change the meaning of other terms used in the Contract Documents, such as "specialties," "systems," "structure," "finishes," "accessories," and similar terms that are self-explanatory and have well-recognized meanings in the construction industry.

1. "Products" means items purchased for incorporation in the Work, whether purchased for the Project or taken from previously purchased stock. The term "product" includes the terms "material," "equipment," "system," and other terms of similar intent.

2. "Materials" means products substantially shaped, cut, worked, mixed, finished, refined or otherwise fabricated, processed, or installed to form a part of the Work.

3. "Equipment" means products with operational parts, whether motorized or manually operated, and products that require service connections, such as wiring or piping.

C. See 012500 Substitution Procedures for requests for substitutions:

D. Warranties: Standard, and special warranties required by the individual sections of the Specifications shall provide guarantees in terms of time limits or rights of the Government in addition to those contained in the Construction Contract Clauses.

1. Standard product warranties shall be preprinted written warranties published by individual manufacturers for particular products, and shall be specifically endorsed to the Government by the manufacturer.

2. Special warranties shall be specifically written to incorporate particular requirements of the Contract Documents, and shall be endorsed to the Government by the entities responsible for the work, as stated in the individual section.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals: See section 013300 Submittals

B. Substitutions: See section 012500 Substitution Procedures

C. Submit written warranties to the Government prior to the date for Project Completion, unless an earlier time of submission is specified elsewhere in the Contract Documents or requested by the Government. When a designated portion of the Work is completed and occupied or used by the Government, by a separate agreement with the Contractor during the construction period, submit properly executed warranties within 15 days after completion of that designated portion of the Work. Identify and clearly label on the product the effective start time and end time for each warranty.

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1. When the Contract Documents require the Contractor to execute a special warranty, provide a written document that contains the appropriate terms and identification, executed by the required parties.

2. See technical Specification divisions for other warranty language. .

1.3 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Source Limitations: To the fullest extent possible, provide products of the same kind from a single source. Equipment of the same function shall be manufactured by the same entity, unless otherwise indicated.

B. Compatibility of Options: When the Contractor is given the option of selecting between 2 or more products for use on the Project, the product selected shall be compatible with products previously selected.

C. Labels and nameplates: Except for required labels and operating data, do not attach or imprint manufacturer's or producer's nameplates or trademarks on surfaces of products that will be exposed to view in occupied spaces or on the exterior.

1. Labels: Locate required product labels and stamps on concealed surfaces or, where required for observation after installation, on accessible surfaces that are not conspicuous.

Labels indicating compliance with recognized organizations require confirmation by submitted documents.

2. Equipment Nameplates: Provide a permanent nameplate on each item of service-connected or power-operated equipment. Locate nameplate on an easily accessible surface that is inconspicuous in occupied spaces. The nameplate shall contain the following information:

a. Name of product manufacturer.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Operating data such as capacity, speed and ratings.

d. Name and phone number of Installer.

3. Protection: Labels and nameplates shall be protected from defacement and other damage during the remainder of the Work.

1.4 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Deliver, store and handle products according to the manufacturer's recommendations, using means and methods that will prevent damage, deterioration and loss, including theft.

1. Schedule product delivery to minimize long-term storage at the site and to prevent overcrowding of construction spaces.

2. Coordinate delivery with installation time to provide minimum holding time for items that are flammable, hazardous, easily damaged, or sensitive to deterioration, theft and other losses.

3. Deliver products to the site in an undamaged condition, in the manufacturer's original sealed container or other packaging system, complete with labels and instructions for handling, storing, unpacking, protecting and installing.

4. Inspect products upon delivery to ensure compliance with the Contract Documents and to ensure that products are undamaged and properly protected. Coordinate inspection with Government, GSA COR or designated representative (i.e Bldg. Manager, CM, etc.).

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5. Store products at the site in a manner that will facilitate inspection and measurement of quantity or counting of units.

6. Store heavy materials away from the Project structure in a manner that will not endanger the supporting construction.

7. Store products subject to damage by the elements above ground, under cover in a weather-tight enclosure, with ventilation adequate to prevent condensation. Maintain temperature and humidity within range required by manufacturer's instructions.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PRODUCT COMPLIANCE AND REQUIREMENTS

A. Buy American Act: The Contractor shall adhere to Buy American Act requirements in all respects on this project. Reference the Agreement for Buy American Act requirements and Buy American exceptions.

B. Provide products complete with accessories, trim, finish, safety guards, devices and other items needed for a complete installation and the intended use and effect. Where specified and available, provide standard products of types that have been produced and used successfully in similar situations on other projects.

C. Product Selection Procedures: The Contract Documents, including the Construction Contract Clauses, govern product selection. The requirements for product selection include the following:

1. Where the Specifications lists manufacturers' names or product designations, the Contractor may provide any product that complies with the requirements, subject to the following conditions:

a. Available Manufacturers: Where a Specification paragraph or subparagraph titled

"Available Manufacturers" lists a minimum of three manufacturers' names, provide a compliant product by one of the manufacturers named or by another manufacturer.

b. Available Products: Where a Specification paragraph or subparagraph titled "Available Products" lists minimum of three product designations, provide one of the products designated or another compliant product.

c. Basis of Design: Where a Specification paragraph or subparagraph titled "Basis of Design" includes a product designation, provide the product designated, or request a Substitution of a compliant product by a named or other manufacturer.

2. Descriptive Requirements: Where Specifications describe a product or assembly, listing the characteristics required, provide a product or assembly that provides the characteristics and otherwise complies with Contract requirements.

3. Performance Requirements: Where Specifications require compliance with performance requirements, provide products that comply with these requirements and are recommended by the manufacturer for the application indicated. Manufacturer's recommendations may be contained in published product literature or by the manufacturer's certification of performance.

4. Prescriptive Requirements: Where Specifications require products that are produced using specified ingredients and components, including specific requirements for mixing, fabricating, curing, finishing, testing and similar operations in the manufacturing process, provide products produced in accordance with the prescriptive requirements that otherwise comply with Contract requirements.

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5. Codes, Standards and Regulations: Where Specifications require compliance with an imposed code, standard or regulation, select a product that complies with these requirements.

6. Visual Matching: Where Specifications require matching an established Sample, the Government's decision will be final on whether a proposed product matches satisfactorily.

Where no product available within the specified category matches satisfactorily and complies with other specified requirements, comply with provisions concerning "substitutions" for selections of a matching product in another product category.

7. Visual Selection: Where specified product requirements include the phrase "as selected from manufacturer's standard colors, patterns, textures" or a similar phrase, select a product and manufacturer that complies with other specified requirements. The Government will select the color, pattern and texture from the manufacturer's product line.

D. The Contractor's submittal and the Government's acceptance of Shop Drawings, Product Data, or Samples for construction activities not complying with Contract Documents do not constitute an acceptable or valid request for substitution, nor do they constitute approval.

2.2 WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS

A. Related Damages and Losses: When correcting failed or damaged warranted construction, remove and replace construction that has been damaged as a result of such failure or must be removed and replaced to provide access for correction of warranted construction.

B. Reinstatement of Warranty: When Work covered by a warranty has failed and been corrected by replacement or rebuilding, reinstate the warranty by written endorsement. The reinstated warranty shall be equal to the original warranty with an adjustment for depreciation.

C. Replacement Cost: Upon determination that Work covered by a warranty has failed, replace or rebuild the Work to an acceptable condition complying with requirements of the Contract Documents. The Contractor is responsible for the cost of replacing or rebuilding defective Work.

D. Rejection of Warranties: The Government reserves the right to reject warranties and to limit selection to products with warranties not in conflict with requirements of the Contract Documents.

E. Where the Contract Documents require a special warranty, or similar commitment for the Work or part of the Work, the Government reserves the right to refuse to accept the Work until the Contractor presents evidence that entities required to countersign such commitments are willing to do so.

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 016000

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