04 Hiram Clarke BOF Fire Suppression Rehab- Specifications.pdf

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METRO CONTRACT NO. 7022000076

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DIVISION 01:

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 Summary of Work 07/2026

01040 Project Procedures 07/2026

01311 Construction Schedule 07/2026

01312 Document Control Requirements 07/2026

01340 Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, Record Docs 07/2026

01451 Project Quality Control 07/2026

01452 Contractor Quality Control 07/2026

01505 Mobilization 07/2026

01510 Temporary Utilities and Other Facilities 07/2026

015639 Temporary Tree and Plant Protection 07/2026

01630 Products and Substitutions 07/2026

01700 Project Closeout 07/2026

01730 Operating and Maintenance Data 07/2026

DIVISION 02: EXISTING CONDITIONS

024116 Structure Demolition 07/2026

024119 Selective Demolition 07/2026

DIVISION 03: CONCRETE

031000 Concrete Forming and Accessories 07/2026

032000 Concrete Reinforcing 07/2026

033000 Cast-In-Place Concrete 07/2026

DIVISION 04: MASONRY

042000 Unit Masonry 07/2026

DIVISION 05: METALS

051200 Structural Steel Framing 07/2026

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052100 Steel Joist Framing 07/2026

053100 Steel Decking 07/2026

054000 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 07/2026

055000 Metal Fabrications 07/2026

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061600 Sheathing 07/2026

DIVISION 07: THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

072500 Weather Barriers 07/2026

074113.16 Standing Seam Metal Roof Panels 07/2026

076200 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim 07/2026

079200 Joint Sealants 07/2026

DIVISION 08: DOORS AND FRAMES

081113 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 07/2026

087100 Door Hardware 07/2026

DIVISION 09: FINISHES

099113 Exterior Painting 07/2026

099280 Protective Coating Systems 07/2026

099653 Elastomeric Coatings 07/2026

DIVISION 21: FIRE SUPPRESSION

210517 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Fire-Suppression Piping 07/2026

210523 General-Duty Valves for Fire-Suppression Piping 07/2026

210533 Heat Tracing for Fire-Suppression 07/2026

210548 Vibration and Seismic Controls for Fire-Suppression Piping and Equipment

07/2026

210553 Identification for Fire-Suppression Piping and Equipment

07/2026

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210700 Fire-Suppression Systems Insulation 07/2026

211100 Facility Fire-Suppression Water-Service Piping 07/2026

211119 Fire Department Connections 07/2026

214124 Fire Protection Break Tank 07/2026

DIVISION 23: MECHANICAL

230500 Common Work Results for HVAC 07/2026

230529 Hangers and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment

07/2026

230548.13 Vibration Controls for HVAC 07/2026

230533 Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment 07/2026

230593 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 07/2026

233113 Metal Ducts 07/2026

233300 Air Duct Accessories 07/2026

233400 HVAC Fans 07/2026

233723 HVAC Gravity Ventilators 07/2026

238239.19 Electric Unit Heaters 07/2026

DIVISION 26: ELECTRICAL

260500 Common Work Results for Electrical 07/2026

260519 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07/2026

260523 Control-Voltage Electrical Power Cables 07/2026

260526 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 07/2026

260529 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems 07/2026

260533 Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems 07/2026

260543 Underground ducts and raceways for Electrical Systems

07/2026

260544 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Electrical Raceways and Cabling

07/2026

260553 Identification for Electrical Systems 07/2026

260573 Power System Studies 07/2026

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262200 Low-Voltage Transformers 07/2026

262416 Panelboards 07/2026

262726 Wiring Devices 07/2026

262816 Enclosed Switches 07/2026

264113 Lightning Protection for Structures 07/2026

265119 Interior Lighting 07/2026

265219 Emergency Lighting 07/2026

DIVISION 28: ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

283111 Digital, Addressable Fire-Alarm System 07/2026

DIVISION 31: EARTH WORKS

311000 Site Clearing 07/2026

312000 Earth Moving 07/2026

312302 Structural Excavation, Fill and Backfill 07/2026

312319 Dewatering 07/2026

312323 Fill and Backfill 07/2026

315000 Excavation Support and Protection 07/2026

316329 Drilled Concrete Piers and Shafts 07/2026

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METRO HIRAM CLARKE BUS OPERATING FACILITY

FIRE PUMP BUILDING AND TANK REPLACEMENT

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SUMMARY OF WORK

METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS

07/28/2026

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SECTION 01010

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Location

METRO BUS OPERATING FACILITY. HIRAM CLARKE, 4175 UPTOWN

DRIVE, HOUSTON, TX 77045

B. General

The Scope of Work for this Project shall consist of providing all supplies, support services, data, labor, tools, materials, equipment, supervision, construction and all else required to construct a new 25,000 gallon Break Water Tank and approximately 300 square foot Fire Pump Building for the Metro Bus

Operating Facility.

C. Project Scope

The Work shall include, but not be limited to, the following major items, to the extent specified and indicated:

1. Provide administration and construction support services to complete work.

2. Coordination with Metro Bus Operations, building owners, governing agencies, and other contractors.

3. Perform miscellaneous demolition and removal existing 25,000 gal. break water tank and foundation.

4. Construct new approximately 300 SF fire pump building, including foundations, structural framing, architectural finishes, roofing, doors, and associated building components.

5. Dismantle, relocate, reinstall, and reconnect the existing fire pump, fire pump controller, and associated fire protection equipment from the existing pump house to the new fire pump building. Provide a complete fire line, pumping

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system, and fire alarm system with all necessary equipment, appurtenances, and controls. All parts, equipment, and labor required for a complete fire protection system in accordance with all applicable codes (including, but not limited to NFPA 20, NFPA 24, NFPA 72, the IFC, and the IBC as amended by the City of Houston), City of Houston authority having jurisdiction. The fire protection contractor, licensed in State of Texas, performing the design shall fully coordinate with all disciplines, and shall furnish complete construction shop drawings showing all pipe, valves and appurtenances. Contractor to submit stamped plans to City of Houston Fire Marshal's Office for approval prior to performing any work.

6. Provide all associated mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, electrical, instrumentation, controls, communications, and utility connections required for a complete and operational fire pump system.

7. Provide a clean Site during the Work and prior to written acceptance by

METRO.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The Work shall comply with the requirements of the Contract Documents including cited national specifications and standards; state and local government authority codes, regulation, and specifications.

B. In case of conflicts or discrepancies between cited national and local standards, local requirements shall govern unless otherwise directed in writing. All conflicts shall be brought to the attention of METRO in writing for resolution.

1.03 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A. A CPM for the Project shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01311 - CPM

Schedule of these specifications.

B. Except as otherwise specified or indicated, the following shall be provided as part of the Project:

1. Labor, management, and superintendence as required to complete the work.

2. Construction supplies, equipment, products, tools, machinery, materials, and all appurtenances necessary to execute and complete the Work of the

Contract.

3. Water, heat and other utilities required for construction.

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4. Other facilities and services as necessary to execute and complete the Work of the Contract.

5. All governmental permits, licenses and fees required for execution and completion of the Work, in the Contractor's name.

C. The City of Houston and any affected utility owner shall be notified not less than

14 days prior to starting work in an area in which a utility may be located. Notices shall be in writing. An affected utility owner and METRO shall be notified 72 hours prior to commencing construction operations.

D. The Contractor shall prosecute the Work as indicated, in accordance with the

Contract Documents, and in a timely manner so as to ensure coordination of all parts of the Work with work of other parties under adjoining and interfacing contracts, including governmental bodies and utility companies.

E. Proposals for scheduling work at times other than the normal work period of a calendar day shall be submitted to METRO not less than 48 hours in advance of those times. Such proposals shall outline all special precautions to be taken to control the hazards presented by prosecuting the Work at times other than the normal work period of a calendar day. The proposal shall include supplementary lighting of work areas, availability of medical facilities, security precautions and all other precautions necessary.

F. Construction equipment and vehicles which exceed the weight, size and noise limitations of the authorities having jurisdiction shall not be operated outside the

Construction limits of the Site. Refer to Section 01560 - Environmental Impact

Controls of these Specifications.

1.04 DEFINITIONS

A. CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS: All professional design drawings, excluding Shop

Drawings, prepared for parts of the Work not indicated on METRO-furnished

Drawings. Construction Drawings become part of the Contract Drawings upon written approval of that Drawing by METRO.

B. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Documents applicable to and specified to an individual Contract, normally consisting of, but not necessarily limited to, the

Agreement or Contract, Standard Technical Specifications, Contract Drawings, and errata thereto. Addenda to the Contract Documents issued prior to the Bid

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date will become part of the Contract Documents. Change orders issued after

Contract execution will become part of the Contract Documents.

C. CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS: Normally consisting of the technical specifications prepared to cover corresponding construction operations, materials, workmanship, and/or service performance required to produce the work.

D. CONTRACT DRAWINGS: The plans, profiles, cross-sections, elevations, schedules and details which show locations, character, dimensions and arrangements of the parts of the Work, including, METRO-furnished Drawings, approved Construction Drawings and approved Shop Drawings. Unless otherwise defined, the term Drawings shall mean the Contract Drawings.

E. CONTRACTOR: The individual, firm, partnership, or corporation, or combination thereof, private, municipal, or public, including joint ventures, who, as an independent contractor, has entered into a contract with METRO to carry out the intent of the Contract Documents.

F. DAYS: Whenever used in the Contract Documents, "days" means calendar days.

G. ENGINEER: For definition refer to Article 1, Definitions of the Proposed Contract, of the Invitation for Bid.

H. FURNISH: Except as otherwise defined, term "furnish" is used to mean supply and delivery to Project Site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and so forth, as applicable in each instance.

I. INSTALL: Except as otherwise defined, term "install" is used to describe operations at Project Site including unloading, unpacking, assembly, erection, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning and similar operations, as applicable in each instance.

J. INSTALLER: The term "installer" is defined as the entity (person or firm) engaged by the Contractor, its subcontractor or sub-subcontractor for performance of a particular unit of work at the Project Site, including installation, erection, application and similar required operations. It is a general requirement that installers be qualified in the operations they are engaged to perform.

K. METRO-FURNISHED DRAWINGS: The METRO Standard Drawings, furnished under separate cover.

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L. PROJECT (WORK): The providing of construction, labor, materials, equipment, and compliance with contractual requirements as specified and indicated in the

Contract Documents to produce the Work, ready for intended use. Project includes Transit Center and such other work as identified in the Contract

Documents. "Project" and "Work" shall have the same meaning as used in these

Specifications.

M. PROVIDE: Except as otherwise defined, term "provide" means furnish and install, complete and ready for intended use, as applicable in each instance.

N. SHOP DRAWINGS: Drawings furnished by the Contractor to illustrate specific parts of the Work not indicated on the Contract Drawings of the Construction

Drawings. Shop Drawings include drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules, charts, brochures, tables and other data graphically indicating and describing fabrication and installation of specific portions of the Work. Shop Drawings become part of the Contract Drawings upon written approval of that Drawing by

METRO.

O. SITE: The tract of real estate in possession of METRO, where the Work is to be performed for METRO, within the indicated limits, in accordance with the terms of the Contract, and as required by the Contract Documents. The term "Site" is defined as the space available to the Contractor for performance of the Work, either exclusively or in conjunction with others performing other work adjacent to the Project. The extent of the Project Site as shown on the Drawings, may or may not be identical with the description of the land upon which the project is to be built.

1.05 INTERPRETATION

A. Final Authority

Where "indicated," "specified," "detailed," "required," "directed," "requested,"

"authorized," "permitted," or phrases of similar import are used, it shall be understood that the reference is made to the elements of the Contract Documents as interpreted by METRO, unless stated otherwise. However, no such implied meaning shall be interpreted to extend the Engineer's responsibility into the

Contractor's area of construction supervision.

B. Imperatives

The word "shall" is an auxiliary verb which expresses mandatory requirements on the part of the contractor. The word "will" is an auxiliary verb which expresses probable intent or action on the part of METRO. The word "may" is an auxiliary

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verb which expresses permissible requirements on the part of the party addressed in the Contract. A statement of requirements for the performance of the Contract in the imperative mood shall be interpreted by the Contractor as if the verb "shall" is included in such statement (e.g., "submit all test results" shall have the same meaning as "Contractor shall submit all test results.") Imperative language is used generally in these Specifications. Except as otherwise indicated, requirements expressed imperatively shall be performed by the Contractor.

C. References

References to prime Articles include Articles under the Article referenced, e.g., a reference to Article 1.05 is also a reference to Articles 1.05, A through H.

D. Methods and Means

Interpretations, directions, observations, and suggestions of the Engineer shall not be construed as dictating, controlling, directing, or supervising the Contractor's methods, means, techniques, sequences, and procedures.

E. Approved and Approvals

Where used in conjunction with METRO's response to submittals, requests, applications, inquiries, reports and claims by Contractor, the meaning of term

"approved" will be held to limitations of METRO responsibilities and duties as specified in the Contract Documents. In no case will "approval" by METRO be interpreted as a release of Contractor from responsibilities to fulfill requirements of

Contract Documents. The requirement to submit a document or Drawing to

METRO for review and approval shall not be interpreted to imply automatic approval thereof by METRO. METRO may invoke or defer such action regarding approvals as it deems necessary.

F. Overlapping and Conflicting Requirements

Where compliance with two or more industry standards or sets of requirements is specified or indicated, and overlapping of those different standards or requirements establishes different or conflicting minimums or levels of quality, the most stringent requirement is intended and will be enforced by METRO, unless specific language in the Contract Documents clearly indicates that a less stringent requirement is to be fulfilled. Refer apparently-equal but-different requirements, and uncertainties as to which level of quality is more stringent, to METRO for a written decision before proceeding with the Work in question.

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G. Minimum Quality/Quantity

In every instance, the quality level or quantity indicated or specified is intended to be the minimum for the work to be performed or provided. Except as otherwise indicated, the actual work may either comply exactly with that minimum (within specified tolerances), or may exceed that minimum within reasonable limits. In complying with these requirements, indicated numerical values are either minimums or maximums as noted, or as appropriate for context of the requirements. Refer instances of uncertainty to METRO for a written decision before proceeding with the Work in question.

H. Specialist Assignments

In certain instances, Specification text requires that specific work is to be performed by specialists of expert entities (e.g., Installer, Landscape Architect, Geotechnical

Consultant), who shall be engaged for the performance of that work. Such assignments shall be recognized as special requirements over which the Contractor has no option. These requirements shall not be interpreted so as to conflict with the enforcement of building codes and similar regulations governing the Work; they are also not intended to interfere with local union jurisdiction settlements and similar conventions. Such assignments are intended to establish which party involved in a specific unit of work is recognized as "expert" for the indicated process or operation. Nevertheless, the final responsibility for fulfillment of the Contract requirements shall remain with the Contractor.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01010

PROJECT COORDINATION

METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS

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SECTION 01040

A. This Section specifies the minimum administrative and supervisory requirements necessary for integration and coordination of work on Project including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Project Meetings

2. Outside Agencies

3. Quantity Measurements

4. Special Reports

5. Conservation and Salvage

B. Work Included: To enable orderly review during progress of the work and to provide for systematic discussion of problems, the Engineer will conduct project meetings throughout the construction period.

C. Related Work

1. Documents affecting work of this Section include, but are not necessarily limited to, Contract Articles, Drawings and Technical Specifications.

2. The Contractor's relations with his subcontractors and materials suppliers, and discussions relative thereto, are the Contractor's responsibility and normally are not part of project meetings content.

A. For those persons designated by the Contractor to attend and participate in project meetings, provide required authority to commit the Contractor to solutions agreed upon in the project meetings.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

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A. In accordance with Section 01340 - Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and

Record Documents of these Specifications, the following shall be submitted:

1. Agenda Items: To the maximum extent practicable, advise the Engineer at least 24 hours in advance of project meetings regarding items to be added to the agenda.

2. Minutes: The Engineer will compile minutes of each project meeting, and will furnish one copy to the Contractor.

PART 3 - MEETINGS

3.01 MEETING SCHEDULE

A. Except as noted below for Pre-construction Meeting, project meetings shall be called throughout the progress of the work as deemed necessary by the Engineers.

B. Coordinate as necessary to establish mutually acceptable schedule for meetings.

3.02 MEETING LOCATION

A. The Engineer will establish meeting location. To the maximum extent practicable, meetings will be held at the job site.

3.03 PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. Pre-construction Meeting will be scheduled by METRO prior to the Notice to

Proceed.

1. Provide attendance by authorized representatives of the Contractor and major subcontractors.

2. The Engineer will advise other interested parties.

B. Minimum Agenda: Data will be distributed and discussed on at least the following items:

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1. Organizational arrangement of Contractor's forces and personnel, and those of subcontractors and materials suppliers.

2. Channels and procedures for communication.

3. Construction schedule, including sequence of critical work.

4. Contract Documents, including distribution of required copies of original

Documents and revisions.

5. Processing of Shop Drawing and other data submitted for review.

6. Processing of Change Orders, Bulletins, and field decisions.

7. Rules and regulations governing performance of the work.

8. Procedures for safety and first aid, security, quality control, housekeeping, and related matters.

9. Other contracted related items such as conflicts/compatibility problems, weather limitations, manufacturer recommendations, acceptance of substrates/adjoining work, temporary facilities, space and access limitations, governing regulations and inspection/testing requirements.

3.04 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Attendance

1. The Contractor's Project Manager and/or Superintendent shall represent the

Contractor at all project meetings throughout progress of the work.

2. Subcontractors, materials, suppliers, and others may be invited to attend those project meetings in which their aspect of the work is involved.

B. Minimum Agenda

1. Review, revise as necessary, and approve minutes of previous meetings.

2. Review progress of the work since last meeting, including status of submittals for approval.

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3. Identify problems which impede planned progress.

4. Develop corrective measures and procedures to regain planned schedule.

5. Complete other current business.

C. Revisions to Minutes

1. Unless published minutes are challenged in writing prior to the next regularly scheduled progress meeting, they will be accepted as properly stating the activities and decisions of the meeting.

2. Persons challenging published minutes shall reproduce and distribute copies of the challenge to all indicated recipients of the particular set of minutes three working days prior to next regularly scheduled meeting.

3. Challenge to minutes shall be settled as priority portion of "old business" at the next regularly scheduled meeting.

PART 4 - OUTSIDE AGENCIES

4.01 Contractor shall interface with outside agencies as required for Contract conformance. Contractor shall appraise/copy METRO on all correspondence, between Contractor and governing agencies, which is necessary to meet the terms of this Contract.

4.02 Contractor shall coordinate the inspection of work from all outside governing agencies as required.

PART 5 - QUANTITY MEASUREMENTS

5.01 The Contractor shall supply necessary manpower, equipment, and tools to assist METRO representative in the field measurement of Contract pay quantities.

PART 6 - SPECIAL REPORTS

6.01 REPORT TIMING

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A. Contractor shall submit special reports directly to METRO within one (1) day of an occurrence on the site. A copy of the report shall also be submitted to the other entities that are affected by the occurrence within one (1) day.

6.02 REPORTING UNUSUAL EVENTS

A. When an event of an unusual, unscheduled, or significant nature occurs at the Site, Contractor shall prepare and submit a special report. Such special report shall list chain of events, and times of occurrence, persons participating, action by

Contractor's personnel, an evaluation of the results or effects and similar pertinent information.

6.03 REPORTING ACCIDENTS

A. Contractor shall prepare and submit reports of accidents at Site and anywhere else related work is in progress. Report shall record and document names, dates and actions. For this purpose, "accident" is defined to include events where personal injury is sustained, or property loss of substance is sustained, or where the event posed a significant threat of loss or personal injury. Reporting shall comply with requirements of OSHA and other local authorities having jurisdiction.

PART 7 - CONSERVATION AND SALVAGE

7.01 GENERAL

A. During supervision and administration of the work, construction operations shall be carried out with the maximum possible consideration given to conservation of materials. In addition, maximum consideration shall be given to salvaging materials and equipment involved in performance of the work, but not incorporated therein. Disposition of salvage materials which are METRO's property shall be as directed in writing by METRO.

END OF SECTION 01040

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SECTION 01311

A. This Section specifies the requirements for the Construction Schedule.

A. The scheduling approach shall be either a formal Critical Path Method (CPM) computerized schedule or a progress chart in a bar chart format of suitable scale to indicate appropriately the percentage of Work scheduled for completion by any given date during the construction period.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. In accordance with Section 01340 - Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and

Record Documents of these Specifications, the following shall be submitted:

1. Within 10 days after the effective date of the Notice to Proceed, five copies of a Schedule showing Contractor's planned operations and his planned general approach to the Work, for METRO review.

2. If the Schedules are not submitted when required, progress payments may be withheld.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. The Construction Schedule, either computer generated CPM or bar chart shall contain the following as a minimum:

1. A list of the different types of work activities or work elements.

2. The start and completion of each work activity.

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3. Logical dependencies (ties) indicating what work must be accomplished before other work can begin.

4. The "weighing" or relative worth of each work activity or work element in relation to the total project cost.

2.02 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE SUPPORTING DATA

A. Written supporting data such as the proposed number of days per week on which work will be performed, planned number of shifts per day and number of hours per shift shall be furnished with the Construction Schedule. Unusual or unique situations or constraints shall be described.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION

A. Prior to performing the Work of this Section, the Contractor shall thoroughly study the sequence-of-work, R-O-W availability, utility and other work which interface with this Contract.

B. The Schedule shall be maintained by the Contractor, on a monthly basis, throughout the duration of the Contract, showing the current and forecasted status compared to the original schedule.

3.02 PROGRESS REPORTING AND CHANGES

A. Monthly Site progress meetings shall be held on dates mutually agreed to by

METRO and the Contractor. The Contractor's CPM consultant, if Contractor has engaged such consultant, may be required to attend such progress meeting.

Presence of subcontractors during progress meeting is optional, unless specifically required by METRO. Additional meetings may be required by METRO. The

Contractor shall have his copies of the Schedule and other data required by this

Section, accurately filled in and completed prior to the meeting. Work progress will be reviewed by METRO to verify:

1. Percentage for completed and partially completed activities.

2. Remaining duration required to complete each activity started, or scheduled to start, but not completed.

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3. Identification of any problems that have developed or are anticipated in the next reporting period.

B. In addition to the foregoing, the Contractor shall submit a narrative report and an annotated schedule to METRO once each month. The narrative report shall include a description of the amount of progress during the last month in terms of completed activities, a description of problem areas, current and anticipated delaying factors, estimated impact on performance of other activities and completion dates and an explanation of corrective actions taken or proposed. All proposed changes in activity duration or activity dependence shall be submitted to METRO for review.

C. If, in the opinion of METRO, the Contractor has fallen behind the approved schedule, the Contractor shall take steps necessary to improve his progress, including those that may be required by METRO, without additional cost to

METRO. Such METRO requirements may include an increase in the number of shifts, an increase in the number of hours or days of work and/or the amount of construction plant. The Contractor shall submit, for METRO approval, a supplementary schedule demonstrating how the approved rate of progress will be regained.

D. Failure of the Contractor to comply with METRO's requirements under this clause shall be grounds for termination of the Contractor's right to proceed with the work, or any separable part of it, in accordance with the default terms of this Contract.

3.03 REVISIONS TO APPROVED SCHEDULE

A. If Contractor desires to change the approved schedule, METRO shall be notified in writing stating reasons for proposed change. If METRO considers the change to be of a major nature, METRO may require Contractor to revise and submit for approval, at no additional expense to METRO, all of the affected portion of the

Construction Schedule to show effect on entire Project. A change may be considered to be of a major nature if either the time estimated to be required for an activity or the sequence of activities is varied to a degree that there is reasonable doubt by METRO that the Contract completion date, or dates, will be met.

END OF SECTION 01311

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DOCUMENT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS

SECTION 01312

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 OVERVIEW

A. Documentation is a critical task for the successful implementation of the

Project and subsequently the operation of it. METRO requires that all project documentation be properly recorded, distributed, filed, archived, and disposed.

B. The Contractor shall follow METRO’s administrative procedures for correspondence control and shall adhere to METRO’s record retention policies and procedures. The Contractor shall also follow record retention requirements established by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for projects sponsored by that agency. The Contractor shall adopt the business processes established by METRO for this Project.

C. The Contractor is required to retain all project records including records submitted to METRO for five years after the completion of the Program/Project. If any litigation claim, negotiation, audit or other action involving the records has been started before the expiration of the five-year period, the records must be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular five-year period, whichever is later.

1.02 REFERENCES

A. The Contractor shall become familiar with the following procedures regarding the managing of record documents for this Project.

1. Federal Transit Administration 49 CFR Part 18.36(1) (11).

2. METRO Capital Programs – Engineering and Construction Records “AS-

BUILT” Policy; Revision 0, dated 07/19/11.

3. METRO – Computer Aided Design Drafting Standards Manual dated

6/2/200

1.03 GENERAL SCOPE

A. These documents shall include but are not limited to, correspondence, 0011331122--22

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specifications, conceptual, schematics, design plans, construction, and manufacturing plans, reports, graphics, pictures, and all other submittals required or prepared by the Contractor. All correspondence shall include the contract number on the first page of the document. On design plans or schedules which have a title block, the contract number shall appear on all pages. The Contractor shall expect other additional requirements specific to the different disciplines involved on the Project.

B. METRO uses an electronic document control system Atser Manage-IT.

C. The Contractor is required to upload copies of all documents to the METRO document control system in addition to any other requirements defined elsewhere in the contract. METRO’s Document Control will provide access and training to the Contractor. Coordinate with the Project Manger to set up the initial access and schedule the next available training. The Contractor will deliver the electronic correspondence in a manner that will require minimum or no manipulation by METRO staff. Upon the uploading of the documents, the Contractor shall distribute the documents to the lead reviewer(s), and anyone copied (CC) within the document. METRO will also deliver documents to the Contractor in a similar manner.

D. All documents that require physical copies (excluding invoices and notices) shall be delivered to:

DOCUMENT CONTROL CENTER

Attn: Joe Duran, PE, PMP

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County 1900 Main Street (12th

Floor) P.O. Box 61429 Houston, TX 77002

E. All physical documentation shall include the following information:

• METRO contract number and title

• Document Control Number (generated when the electronic copy was uploaded above)

• Contractor name, address, email address and telephone

• Document date and a response due date if needed.

• Folder path for copy uploaded to the METRO document control system State of Texas Record Retention Number and disposal date if applicable.

F. Special care shall be given to Confidential Information. The correspondence shall be stamped “Confidential” using a red ink stamp. This correspondence will be limited and will not be open to all project team members. The

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Contractor shall coordinate with METRO’s Document Control for the distribution and management of these documents.

G. Digital signatures: METRO will allow the use of digital signatures in lieu of wet signatures. However, the Contractor shall secure a written authorization from METRO and the following requirements must be fulfilled:

1. Digital signatures shall fulfill legal requirements by the State of Texas and

Federal Law.

2. The system used to issue the digital signatures shall be a secure system capable to authenticate the author of the signature and shall be tamper proof.

The system must be approved by METRO. The following is a list of approved systems.

In addition, METRO may require wet signature in key legal documents such as the Project Contract, invoices and documents required by the law.

H. The use of the METRO electronic document control system does not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide hard copies or wet signature documents as required in the contract or as directed by METRO’s project manager. However, METRO may exempt the Contractor from submitting hard copies for those documents that have been signed digitally with an approved system.

1.04 FORMATS

A. The Contractor shall use software that is compatible with METRO’s software.

METRO utilizes; Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Acrobat Pro DC for managing PDF documents. Periodically, METRO updates the software. Before updating any software or introducing any new software, the Contractor shall secure an approval from METRO.

B. The Contractor is required to provide electronic searchable PDF files for all textual correspondence such as contracts, change management documents, RFI’s, reports, letters, proposals, etc. The purpose of the searchable PDF files is to be able to search for text strings within the documents. The accuracy of the searchable file shall be 99% or better. If the Contractor for some reason cannot provide searchable PDF files, he/she should inform METRO and note it in the transmission of the documents. METRO may request the application or native software files to be able to make use and search for information.

C. CAD files shall be provided in ‘.dwg’ format. Use or provision of any alternative CAD formats shall require METRO approval. For additional requirements for the preparation of Computer Aided-Design work, the contractor shall refer to METRO’s CADD Guidelines.

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D. For graphics, visual files and photos, METRO expects that the Contractor utilizes the Adobe family of software including, but not limited to, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, and Adobe After Effects, Adobe Encore, Adobe Soundbooth. In the case of graphics files, METRO typically requires JPEG and TIFF files with a minimum resolution of 300 DPI.

METRO reserves the right to ask for the native files.

E. Other provision of other file types not stated above or required/authorized elsewhere in the contract require METRO project manager approval.

F. Since this is a fast-changing technological area, METRO will upgrade from time to time the requirements for this type of work.

1.05 PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES

METRO does not accept the use of emails for official correspondence.

However, METRO is aware that on very rare occasions emails may be used in emergency situations. When this situation occurs, the Contractor shall make it official by copying METRO’s Document Control and adding the word “OFFICIAL RECORD” on the subject line and in bold letters beneath the signature name.

METRO may ask the contractor to follow with formal correspondence, i.e.:

letters, change notices, transmittals, etc.

A. METRO’s Document Control staff will be responsible for the overall configuration of the system. This includes the official name of companies, addresses, email addresses, user accounts, etc. If the Contractor needs to add, replace or modify Project Information, it shall be done in coordination with METRO’s Manager.

B. In addition to the requirement above the Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining project document logs, including but not limited to:

1. Contract Deliverables Requirements List (CDRL) – list of required contract deliverables including:

• Deliverable name

• Contract / Work Authorization Task Number

• Date of anticipated submittal to METRO

• Date of actual submittal to METRO

• Current status (Not Submitted, METRO Review, under revision, Approved/Accepted)

• Approval or acceptance date from METRO

• Document Control Number

• Document Version Number

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2. Drawing log / index

3. Correspondence Log

4. Request for Variance log

5. Change Management Reports: The Contractor shall generate reports outlining the status of change notices, change proposals, and change orders.

6. Quantity tracking logs

1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL

METRO requires that the Contractor validate all the information submitted to METRO. The information and content shall be reviewed and approved before submitting to METRO. The information shall be free of defects. In the case of electronic files, the media and files shall be free of viruses and shall be properly organized to facilitate the use of the product by METRO staff.

A. Internal Audits: The Contractor shall perform, at the minimum, monthly self audits of the plans and specifications being used to assure the latest documents are being utilized. If the Contractor identifies a non-compliance, the Contractor shall take corrective action and inform METRO. The Contractor shall also audit its subs and suppliers in the planned self audits.

Results of these shall be made available to METRO upon request.

B. The Contractor shall describe in their Contractor Quality Control Plan their document control procedures, the quality control and quality assurance to assure compliance with METRO requirements and specifications prior to submitting information to METRO.

C. The Contractor shall review all correspondence received from METRO. If the

Contractor finds any abnormalities, defects or incompleteness, he/she shall notify METRO within five (5) business days requesting new deliverables.

D. Personnel: METRO expects the Contractor to have qualified trained and experienced document control staffing to perform the tasks. The Contractor shall inform METRO of the document control personnel assigned to the Project and METRO in its sole discretion shall have the right to reject any personnel whom the Contractor assigns to the Project. In advance of assigning any person to perform services, the Contractor shall inquire diligently into and screen for qualifications of each person whom Contractor assigns to perform services and Contractor shall not assign any person that poses a reasonable risk to the safety or property of METRO or its employees, 0011331122--66

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and business partners. Risk means any propensity to engage in computer hacking, fraud, and other malicious activities.

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SECTION 01340

A. This Section specifies the requirements for preparing and submitting Shop

Drawings, product data, samples and Record Documents required by the Contract

Documents.

1.02 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. General

Shop Drawings shall be identified by cross references to Contract Drawing numbers and to Technical Provisions Section and page numbers. The maximum size of Shop Drawings shall be 22 in. x 34 in.

B. Changes

Changes in products for which Shop Drawings have been reviewed and approved will not be permitted, unless those changes have been submitted to and approved in writing by METRO, as specified in Section 01630 - Products and Substitutions of these Specifications.

C. Quality Assurance

Shop Drawings shall be prepared to a standard of quality as set forth in the latest revision of DOD-STD-100, Military Standard Engineering Drawing Practices.

Drafting quality shall enable microfilming in accordance with applicable standards of the National Microfilm Association.

D. Coordination

Submittals hereunder shall be coordinated with the requirements of Section 1340

Shop Drawings, Project Data Samples and Record Documents, and

Section 01700 - Project Closeout of these Specifications.

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1.03 PRODUCT DATA

A. Manufacturer's standard schematics, drawings, diagrams, details, procedures, instruction, schedules, illustrations, calculations and other descriptive data shall be modified to delete information which is not applicable to the Project and to highlight project-related pertinent information. Dimensions, coordination, clearances, performance characteristics and capacities, interfaces, limitations, precautions, wiring diagrams, inputs, outputs and controls shall be shown.

B. Notarized Certificates of Compliance shall be submitted for those products for which no samples or test results are specified. Notarized Certificates shall demonstrate proof positive of compliance of product with specification requirements and shall be signed by an authorized representative of the manufacturer. One copy of such certificates shall accompany each lot of products delivered to the Site. METRO may refuse the use of certain products where the only basis of compliance is a certificate of Compliance.

C. Part replacement and maintenance data for products shall be as specified in

Section 01730 - Operating and Maintenance Data of these Specifications.

1.04 SAMPLES

A. Samples shall be of size and quantities to clearly illustrate full color range and functional characteristics of products and materials, with complete accessories or attachment devices. After review and written approval by METRO, samples may be used in construction, if not damaged and as directed by METRO.

B. Changes in products for which samples have been approved will not be permitted, unless those changes have been reviewed and approved in writing by METRO.

1.05 SUBMITTAL RESPONSIBILITY

A. Deviations in submittals from requirements of the Contract Documents shall not be relieved by METRO review and approval of submittals, unless those specific deviations have been acknowledged and waived in writing by METRO.

1.06 LIMITED APPROVALS

A. All Shop Drawings, product data and samples submitted by the Contractor shall illustrate details of work, equipment, materials, products, systems, designs or workmanship that the Contractor intends to use in order to comply with the design

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concept established in the Contract Documents. METRO's review of these submittals is only for the limited purpose of checking the same for conformity with the design concept of the Work as established in the Contract Documents, and is not intended to be for the purpose of determining the accuracy of other matters that they may be contained in such submittals, including but not limited to such matters as dimensions, quantities, performance of equipment and systems designed by the Contract, Contractor-furnished engineering and design, construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, procedures or safety precautions, the correctness of which shall be the sole responsibility of the

Contractor. METRO will undertake its review within ten working days so as to cause minimum delay. METRO's review of a specific item shall not indicate approval of an assembly of which the item is a component or in which it functions.

1.07 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A. Submittals, including test results and Certificates of Compliance, shall be made in sufficient time before the work covered by the submittal is scheduled to be performed. Times may be mutually agreed upon so as not to delay the Project

Schedule. Unless otherwise directed, submittals for a given Technical Section of these Specifications shall be completed in one submission.

1.08 DISTRIBUTION OF APPROVED SUBMITTALS

A. Ten (10) copies of Shop Drawings and product data bearing the Contractor's stamp of approval and signature shall be transmitted to METRO. METRO shall return three (3) copies of Shop Drawings and product data to the Contractor approved as noted.

1.09 RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. One record copy of all Contract Documents, Shop Drawings, and one set of full-size Contract Drawings shall be maintained at the Site. A set of the Contract

Documents, including a full-size set of the Contract Drawings, shall be annotated by the Contractor to indicate the following.

1. Horizontal and vertical location of underground facilities and utilities.

2. Location of utilities, equipment and appurtenances concealed in construction as referenced to visible and accessible features of the construction.

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3. Field changes of dimensions, details, locations and substitutions, as changes occur.

4. Details not on original Contract Drawings.

5. All other changes as required to result in a complete set of Record

Documents to reflect "as built" conditions of the Project.

6. All changes and notations to record drawings shall be made with red erasable pencil and dated.

7. Record Drawings shall be kept current and shall be reviewed by METRO or

METRO's representative for being up to date prior to the approval of any progress payment.

B. All such documents shall be stamped "Record Documents" and kept available for examination by METRO. Record Documents shall be maintained in a dry, clean and legible condition.

C. One copy of all certificates for installed material, mill certificates, weight tickets, product modifications, and related documents shall be maintained and submitted to METRO for inclusion in the Record Documents.

D. A clean reproducible copy of the Record Documents shall be transmitted to

METRO at the time of Project closeout. Record Documents shall become the property of METRO. Refer to Section 01700 - Project Closeout of these

Specifications for detailed closeout requirements.

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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