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SPECIFICATIONS

REPAIR USDA HEADHOUSE #2

AT PHILLIP E. MARUCCI CENTER FOR

BLUEBERRY AND CRANBERRY RESEARCH

125 Lake Oswego Rd., Chatsworth, NJ 08019

USDA Contract # AG-32SD-C15-0066, Order # 12305B20F0193

USDA Job # FY21 NEA UPL-8

PHASE 2, TASK 1, HEADHOUSE RENOVATION

MAY 31, 2022

Prepared by:

Setty & Associates, Ltd.

3040 Williams Drive, Suite 600

Fairfax, Virginia 22031 S&A No SAG20056.13

USDA Repair Headhouse #2, Chatsworth NJ USDA Job # FY21 NEA UPL-8

Phase 2, Task 1, Headhouse Renovation

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PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 01 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION

01 00 11 GENERAL PARAGRAPHS

01 00 21 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

01 01 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 25 00 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 50 00 PROJECT CLOSEOUT

01 57 50 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 60 00 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

01 73 00 EXECUTION

01 78 23 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE DATA

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 19 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY

06 17 53 SHOP-FABRICATED WOOD TRUSSES

DIVISION 07 – ROOFING, WAATERPROOFING AND INSULATION

07 21 00 THERMAL INSULATION

07 25 00 WEATHER BARRIERS

07 41 13.13 METAL ROOF PANELS

07 42 13.13 FORMED METAL WALL PANELS

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07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS, WINDOWS AND DOORS

08 11 13 HOLLOW METAL DOORS, FRAMES AND HARDWARE

08 14 16 FLUSH WOOD DOORS

08 31 13 ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

08 36 13 SECTIONAL DOORS

08 51 13 ALUMINUM WINDOWS

08 91 19 FIXED LOUVERS

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES, WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOORS

09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD

09 65 13 RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

09 65 16 RESILIENT SHEET FLOORING

09 91 00 PAINTING

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 13 COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING EQUIPMENT

22 05 17 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 05 18 ESCUTCHEONS FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 05 23.12 BALL VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 05 23. 14 CHECK VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 05 23.15 GATE VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

22 05 33

22 05 53

22 07 19

HEAT TRACING FOR PLUMBING PIPING

IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION

22 11 16 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

22 11 19 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SPECIALTIES

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22 13 16

INLINE, DOMESTIC-WATER PUMPS

SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING

22 13 19 SANITARY WASTE PIPING SPECIALTIES

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22 33 00 ELECTRIC, DOMESTIC-WATER HEATERS

22 42 16.16

22 45 00

COMMERCIAL SINKS

EMERGENCY PLUMBING FIXTURES

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 05 13 COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT

23 05 17 SLEEVES AND SEALS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT

23 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

23 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 07 13 DUCT INSULATION

23 07 19 HVAC PIPING INSULATION

23 23 00 REFRIGERANT PIPING

23 31 13 METAL DUCTS

23 33 00 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

23 37 13 DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS AND GRILLES

23 72 23.19 PACKAGED INDOOR FIXED PLATE ENERGY RECOVERY UNITS

23 81 26 SPLIT-SYSTEM AIR CONDITIONERS

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 19 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

26 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 33 RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 44 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR ELECTRICAL RACEWAYS AND CABLING

26 05 48.16 SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 09 23 LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES

26 24 16 PANELBOARDS

26 27 26 WIRING DEVICES

26 28 13 FUSES

26 28 16 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

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DIVISION 31

31 20 00 EARTH MOVING

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SECTION 01 00 01 – WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION

A. General:

In addition to any other warranties set out elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor warrants that work performed under this contract conforms to the contract requirements and is free of any defect of equipment, material or design furnished, or workmanship performed by the Contractor or any of his subcontractors or suppliers at any tier. Such warranty shall continue for a period of one year from the date of final acceptance of the project. Under this warranty, the Contractor shall remedy at his own expense any such failure to conform or any such defect. In addition, the Contractor shall remedy at his own expense any damage to Government-owned or controlled real or personal property, when that damage is the result of the Contractor's failure to conform to contract requirements or any such defect of equipment, material, workmanship, or design. The Contractor shall also restore any work damaged in fulfilling the terms of this clause. The Contractor's warranty with respect to work repaired or replaced hereunder will run for one year from the date of such repair or replacement.

B. Notification and Compliance

The Government shall notify the Contractor in writing within a reasonable time after the discovery of any failure, defect, or damage. Should the Contractor fail to remedy any failure, defect, or damage described in paragraph 1.1 above within a reasonable time after receipt of notice thereof, the

Government shall have the right to replace or repair and have the cost billed to the Contractor.

1.2 EXPRESSED WARRANTY

In addition to the other rights and remedies provided by this clause, all subcontractors', manufacturers', and suppliers' warranties expressed or implied, respecting any work and materials shall, at the direction of the Government, be enforced by the Contractor for the benefit of the Government. In such case if the Contractor's warranty under paragraph 1.1 above has expired, any suit directed by the Government to enforce a subcontractor's, manufacturer's, or supplier's warranty shall be at the expense of the

Government.The Contractor shall obtain any warranties which the subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers would give in normal commercial practice. If so directed by the Contracting Officer, the

Contractor shall require any such warranties to be executed in writing to the Government.

1.3 LATENT DEFECTS

The Warranty specified herein shall not limit the Government's rights with respect to latent defects, gross mistake, or fraud.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 00 11 - GENERAL PARAGRAPHS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. Work to Be Done

The work to be done consists of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment and performing all work in strict accordance with these specifications and drawings for Phase 2, Task 1, USDA

Headhouse Renovation. The bidder shall provide Base Bid pricing as defined in the contract documents.

B. Location

The site of work is the Headhouse building at the Phillip E. Marucci Center for Blueberry and

Cranberry Research at 125a Lake Oswego Rd., Chatsworth, New Jersey.

C. Principal Features of Work

The project will include, but not be limited to the following:

Architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades on USDA Headhouse #2.

Additional electrical upgrades at associated USDA Greenhouse. Architectural upgrades include structural slab underpinning, new flooring, ceiling, finishes, insulation, siding, and a new roof truss. A new HVAC system, plumbing upgrades, and other items as shown and described in

Contract Documents specifications and drawings listed herein.

The list of drawings included for the work are listed below:

1. CS001 Cover Sheet

2. A001 General Notes, Symbols & Abbreviations

3. A101 Demolition Plan

4. A102 New Construction

5. A103 Building Elevations and Sections

6. A104 Roof Demolition and New Construction

7. A105 Wall Sections

8. A401 Door Finish Schedule and Details

9. M001 Mechanical General Notes, Symbols & Abbreviations

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10. MD101 Mechanical Demolition

11. M101 Mechanical New Work

12. M601 Mechanical Schedules

13. M701 Mechanical Details

14. P001 Plumbing General Notes, Symbols & Abbreviations

15. P101 Plumbing Demolition & New Work

16. P501 Plumbing Details

17. E001 Electrical General Notes Symbols & Abbreviations

18. ED101 Electrical Demolition

19. E101 Electrical Lighting

20. E201 Electrical Power

21. E501 Electrical Power Riser Diagram and Schedules

22. E701 Electrical Details

1.2 SITE VISIT

A site visit and inspection tour will be held at USDA Headhouse #2 in Chatsworth, NJ. All potential bidders will be notified of the exact time and date and are strongly urged to attend the site visit. Inspection may only be made at this time unless prior written approval is obtained to inspect at another date and time.

Bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the site of the proposed work and review the existing conditions relating to construction and labor and be fully informed as to the facilities involved, and the difficulties and restrictions that may affect the performance of the Contract. Failure to visit the site will not disqualify the bidder. However, change order requests for items that could have been reasonably ascertainable from a site visit (and included in a bid) will be reviewed by the Owner and evaluated accordingly.

1.3 COORDINATION OF WORK

A. Workspace and space available for storing materials shall be subject to the approval of the

Contracting Officer. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas.

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B. Execute work to interfere as little as possible with the normal functioning of the facility, including operations of utility services and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others.

C. Minimize interference of construction activities traffic flow by keeping roads, walks, and entrances to grounds, parking areas, and occupied areas, of buildings clear of construction materials, debris, construction equipment, and vehicles except where noted on plans or in specifications. Provide unobstructed access to areas required to remain in operation.

D. The Contractor shall complete all work within 180 consecutive calendar days after Notice to

Proceed. Within 14 calendar days after the Contract Award, the Contractor shall provide the

Government with a detailed schedule of dates on which the Contractor plans to accomplish the work. In addition, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer 20 days in advance of starting work. A planned work schedule shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval. The schedule shall include a detailed description of the methods and equipment to be used for each operation and the sequence of operations. This schedule shall be updated monthly and submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.

E. The Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment, property, and ongoing operations in affected areas of construction against dust, noise, and debris.

F. Power sources for the Contractor's operations will be available and supplied by the

Government to the Contractor as long as their use does not interfere with the operations of the Government's facilities. Water sources will be available and supplied by the

Government to the Contractor as long as their use does not interfere with the operations of any building. The Contractor is responsible for extending utility sources to his work locations. Such extensions shall be removed after work is completed, to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer.

G. All references in the specifications to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's

Representative shall constitute referrals initially to the Contracting Officer's Representative.

H. The contractor shall provide sanitary facilities for use by his employees and the employees of his subcontractors working on the job site.

1.4 DRAWINGS

All dimensions shown of existing work and all dimensions required for work that is to be connected with existing work shall be verified by the Contractor by actual field measurements. Any work at variance with that specified or shown on the drawings, shall not be performed by the

Contractor until the Contractor has received approval in writing from the Contracting Officer.

1.5 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS)

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Material Safety Data Sheets must be submitted to the Contracting Officer before the commencement of any work with any substance that may be considered hazardous.

1.6 UTILITIES OR STRUCTURAL ITEMS CONFLICTING WITH PROPOSED

CONSTRUCTION

In the event, that the Contractor finds an area where existing utilities or structural items conflict with proposed construction, the Contracting Officer shall be notified immediately. The Contractor shall then propose a method of solving the problem. Work shall not resume in the problem area until the Contractor has received written approval from the Contracting Officer. There shall be no additional cost to the Government.

1.7 ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

A. The final inspection will not be made until the contract work is completed. The Contractor shall notify in writing the Contracting Officer fifteen working days before the date on which the work will be ready for the final inspection.

B. Final inspection and acceptance of the work shown by the drawings and specifications forming a part of this contract shall not be binding or conclusive on the Government if it shall be shown that (1) the Contractor has willfully or through collusion with persons or firms engaged in the performance of the contract supplied inferior materials, equipment, or workmanship, or (2) the Contractor has otherwise departed from the terms of the contract.

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SECTION 01 00 21 - CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

This section covers the quality control inspection, sampling, and testing of all materials, services, and workmanship required to be performed by the contract drawings, specifications, and other contract requirements.

The Contractor shall perform all quality control inspection, sampling, and testing required by this contract and shall review and certify that each submittal is correct and in strict conformance with the contract drawings and specifications for all shop drawings and lists of materials, fixtures, and equipment. All work performed under this contract shall be in strict accordance with procedures and requirements detailed in the plans and specifications.

A. Certificate of Compliance

Upon completion of the contract work and before final acceptance, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a certificate of compliance which states that all materials, equipment, design, and workmanship incorporated in the work are in strict compliance with contract drawings and specifications except for approved deviations. The certificates of compliance shall be signed and dated by both the manufacturer's representative and the Contractor. Based upon this certificate of compliance and other contract requirements, the Contractor shall be responsible for correcting at his expense any defects, omissions, and deviations (other than those previously approved) which are detected during the contract period or during the one-year warranty period as defined in Section 01 00 01, WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION.

1.2 INSPECTION

The Contractor shall inspect all materials, services, and workmanship to assure conformance with contract requirements.

1.3 REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF SHOP DRAWINGS, SUBMITTALS, MATERIALS,

FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT

A. Before submission to the Government for approval, the Contractor shall review and certify that all shop drawings, submittals, lists of materials, fixtures, and equipment as called for under the various headings of these specifications are correct and in strict compliance with the contract drawings and specifications. These drawings, submittals, and lists shall be accurate, complete, and adequately detailed. The top copy of data comprising each item listed on the transmittal form shall be identified as having received the quality control inspector's approval by being so stamped, signed, and dated. Approval of shop drawings, submittals, materials, fixtures, and equipment by the Contracting Officer will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any errors which may exist, and the Contractor shall be responsible for the satisfactory construction of all work. All samples of materials submitted as required by these specifications shall be properly identified and labeled for ready identification, and upon being approved, stored at the site of the work for jobsite use until all work has been accepted by the Contracting

Officer. The Contractor shall provide electronic submissions for all shop drawings.

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B. All proposed deviations required by the Contractor shall be noted in the "Remarks" column of the Form. The Contractor shall set forth in writing the reason for any deviations and annotate such deviations on the shop drawing. The Government reserves the right to rescind inadvertent approval of shop drawings containing unnoted deviations.

1.4 DAILY RECORDS

The Contractor shall maintain a daily record of quality control measures performed for each shift of Contractor or Subcontractor operations in an appropriate format. These records shall provide factual evidence that continuous quality control inspections have been performed, including but not limited to the following: job progress, problems encountered; problems resolved; type and number of inspections; results of inspections or tests including all computations; nature of defects; causes for rejection; safety violations; proposed remedial action; and corrective action taken. These records shall cover both conforming and defective items and shall include a statement that all supplies and materials incorporated in the work are in full compliance with the terms of the contract. The Contractor shall maintain a current record of all inspections and shall furnish to the Contracting Officer on a daily basis, legible copies of all inspection records for his permanent retention. The daily records of inspections shall cover all work placement subsequent to the previous report and shall be verified by the Contractor's designated representative.

1.5 RECURRING DEFICIENCIES

If recurring deficiencies in an item or items being inspected by the Contractor indicate that the inspection system is not providing adequate quality control, the Contractor shall take such corrective measures as deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer.

1.6 CONFLICTS

In the event of a difference of opinion between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer, the

Contracting Officer shall govern.

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SECTION 01 01 00 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this section to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM E84: (2020) Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 10: (2018; ERTA 1-2 2018) Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 3: (2021) Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

NFPA 51B: (2019) Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work

NFPA 70: (2020; ERTA 20-1 2020; ERTA 20-2 2020; TIA 20-1; TIA 20-2; TIA 20-3; TIA 20-4)

NFPA 241: (2019) Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

29 CFR 1926: Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. The contractor shall completely prepare the site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, furnish labor and materials and perform work as required by the contract documents.

B. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with USDA/ARS security management program, obtain the permission of the ARS Location Manager, and be identified by the project and employer by wearing contractor-issued identification badges at all times on property, and restricted from unauthorized access.

C. Prior to commencing work, the general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA-certified

"competent person" (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b))(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

D. Training:

All employees of the general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA-certified

Construction Safety course and /or other relevant competency training. Supervisors shall have completed the 30-hour OSHA training.

Submit training records of all such employees to the Contracting Officer for approval before the start of work.

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS

1.4 ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION:

Work includes general construction, alterations, and removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

1.5 PROJECT COORDINATION

A. Construction Project Schedule: See contract, FAR 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts.

The Contractor will not begin actual work until the construction project schedule has been approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall submit one electronic copy of the updated construction project schedule with each progress payment request.

B. Contract Inspector's Daily Report:

C. The contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a daily report listing the names of all those present on the job site each day, along with their Job Classification, hours of work, and a brief description of the work performed by each on that day. The Contract Inspector's Daily Report is to be submitted at the beginning of work each day for the previous day's work and shall be maintained throughout the term of the contract.

D. Formal Meetings:

Any meeting (deemed formal by the contractor, the COR, or the Contracting Officer) will have the minutes of the said meeting prepared by the contractor (and a copy provided to the Contracting

Officer). The minutes will include the Date, Name of Attendees (with contact info), Old Business, and New Business subjects (or narratives). Regardless of who requests a meeting (the COR or the

Contractor or the Contracting Officer), the contractor may be required to provide hard copy pictures of the issues to be discussed. Each issue will be linked to a contract specification section number and/or subject area by page number. Issues discussed will also include an action/completion date.

1.6 SAFETY SUBMITTALS

A. The contractor shall submit a "site-specific" Safety Plan to the Contracting Officer that describes how the contractor is to comply with all applicable OSHA standards and NFPA codes pertaining to construction work including, but not limited to General Safety and Health Provisions, Occupational

Health, and Environmental Controls, Personal Protective, and Life Saving Equipment, Hand and

Power Tools, Welding and Cutting, Electrical, Scaffolds, Fall Protection, Excavations, Demolition, Stairways, and Ladders, Toxic and Hazardous Substances, Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Protection. Safety Plan shall identify Contractor and sub-contractor employees who are authorized/qualified to perform electrical work. No work shall proceed until written approval of the Safety Plan by the Contracting Officer. Safety Plan shall describe how the

Contractor and/or sub-contractors are to secure equipment, supplies, tools, and chemical products.

Contractor and/or sub-contractor equipment, supplies, tools, and chemical products are to be under the control of the Contractor at all times, equipment, supplies tools, and chemical products found not to be under the control of the Contractor or sub-contractor are subject to confiscation and will be reported to the Contracting Officer.

1. Pandemic Specific Requirements for Access to locations and worksite:

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a. The contractor shall submit pandemic plans for review and approval 2 weeks before any site visit or mobilization.

b. The contractor must follow all State and Local guidelines for entry into the state which may include testing, quarantine, etc.

c. Plans must show compliance with any State Construction Guidelines

d. See USDA Forms at the end of this Section for:

1. Northeast Area Covid-19 Program Approval Procedures for Site Visit

2. Sample Covid Safety Plan

3. Visitor Contractor Wellness Check

B. The Contractor shall inspect the entire construction site daily, including days without construction work if there are NFPA 101 Life Safety Code deficiencies existing while construction work is shut down, the results of that inspection shall be documented on the attachment "DAILY INSPECTION

FORM", and the form is to be signed and submitted to the Contracting Officer.

C. The contractor shall provide continuous monitoring for noise, dust, chemical vapor generation, volatile organic compounds, and vibration. At no time shall noise exposure to any USDA staff exceed 75 dB. The contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer a written weekly update of all test results and also for proposed work for the subsequent two weeks (a two-week "look-ahead") involving any construction activity that will produce loud noises, heavy vibrations, strong smells, or significant dust inside USDA staff occupied space.

D. The contractor and sub-contractors shall notify in writing the Contracting Officer at least one week prior to executing high-risk work (this may be included in the two-week "look-ahead" update).

High-risk work includes, but is not limited to, tasks requiring Lockout/Tag Out, live electrical work, hot work, work at heights, trenching/ shoring, crane operations, and confined space entry.

The contractor's competent person shall provide the Contracting Officer written weekly documented safety inspection results.

E. The contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer for approval, copies of Safety Data Sheets

(SDS) for EVERY CHEMICAL WITHOUT EXCEPTION prior to bringing such chemical on the worksite.

F. HOT WORK PERMITS:

1. The Contractor will not be permitted to work without this permit when performing hot work.

1.7 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

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B. Contractor Personnel

1. Upon receipt of contract award, the Contractor shall provide information about applicable contract employees requiring routine physical access to the construction site, including that of all sub-contractors. Completion of the attached forms additionally Form SF-87 fingerprint cards (2 sets), and successful completion of the background investigation is required before Contractor staff may enter the worksite. All background investigation information shall be provided directly to:

2. Each employee shall be furnished with a badge by the Government for access to the construction site. This badge must be worn so as to be clearly visible at all times while on the worksite.

C. Security Procedures:

1. The contractor's employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badges. They may also be subject to an inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. For working outside the "regular hours" as defined in the contract, The Contractor shall give a ten

(10) day notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of Headhouse premises is allowed without the written permission of the

Contracting Officer.

4. ARS reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order the Contractor's employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency or Government shutdown. The

Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

D. Document Control:

1. The Contractor is responsible for the safekeeping of all drawings, project manuals, and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

2. These documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

3. All paper waste or electronic media such as CDs and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the ARS.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. A vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies and the contractor must be on-site to receive all deliveries.

2. Separate permits shall be issued for the contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

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1.8 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this Article to the extent referenced.

Publications are referenced in the text by basic designations only.

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

ASTM E84: Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 30: Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

NFPA 51B: Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

NFPA 70: National Electrical Code

NFPA 241: Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1926: Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

Prior to the start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit it to the Contracting Officer for review for compliance with contract requirements.Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the contractor's competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, ARS safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of equipment, etc.

Documentation shall be provided to the Contracting Officer that individuals have undergone the contractor's safety briefing.

C. The site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police, and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

D. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 20 feet exposing overall length, separate by 10 feet.

E. Temporary Construction Partitions: Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with

ASTM E84) on both sides of fire-retardant-treated wood or metal steel studs.

F. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use, and maintain installations in accordance with 29

CFR 1926, NFPA 241, and NFPA 70.

G. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads.

Minimize disruptions and coordinate with Contracting Officer.

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H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily.

Report findings and corrective actions weekly to the Contracting Officer.

I. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241, and NFPA 10.

J. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR

1926, NFPA 241, and NFPA 30.

K. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments of more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Paragraph "OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS", and coordinate with the Contracting Officer. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the Contracting

Officer. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the

General Contractor and copies provided to the Contracting Officer.

L. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer.

M. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA

51B. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer. Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to coordinate permit hot work.

N. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect the entire construction area weekly.

Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to the Contracting Officer.

O. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

P. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.

Q. Perform other construction, alteration, and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

1.9 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers, and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the

Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established

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roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the

Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the Contracting

Officer.

E. Workers are subject to rules of the Location applicable to their conduct which shall be provided by the Contracting Officer.

1. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with the normal functioning of Location as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems, and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure are not permitted in buildings that are occupied during construction except as permitted by the Contracting Officer where required by limited working space.

F. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas.

1. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by ARS in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days.

2. Where access to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of the contractor's materials and equipment may be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

G. The contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the ARS operations will not be hindered. The contractor shall permit access to ARS personnel through construction areas that serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by ARS so that operations will continue during the construction period.

H. When an unoccupied building is turned over to the contractor to complete construction as required, The contractor shall accept entire responsibility until contract completion.

I. Utility Services: Maintain existing utility services for USDA/Rutgers at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems

(including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by the Contracting Officer.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without the prior written approval of the Contracting

Officer. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the Contracting Officer's prior knowledge and written approval.

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2. The contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the Contracting Officer, in writing, Two weeks advanced notice and again 48 hours in advance of the proposed interruption.

The request shall state the reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. The contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of the request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause the least inconvenience to operations of USDA/Rutgers.

Interruption time approved may occur at other than the Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 21 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the Contracting Officer. It is the

Contractor's responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the mitigating life safety measures to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of the

Contracting Officer. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

J. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

2. Method and scheduling of required cutting, altering and removal of existing roads; walks and entrances must be approved by the Contracting Officer.

K. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by Contracting

Officer. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Paragraph

"USE OF ROADWAYS".

1.10 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the

Contracting Officer, of areas of the building in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed, to the Contracting Officer.

1. Shall note any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at the site.

2. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage, and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and

1.11 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from the demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows:

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1. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent the damage that would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items, where directed by Contracting Officer.

2. Items not reserved shall become the property of the Contractor and be removed by the Contractor from the property.

Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with the Contractor's operation.

B. Upon completion of the contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.)

disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are indicated on drawings and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

1.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall maintain two full-size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during the construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications, and clarifications.

All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the Contracting Officer's review, as often as requested.

B. The contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings and one electronic version to the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the Contracting Officer.

C. Paragraphs A, B, & C shall also apply to all shop drawings.

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on USDA property and, when authorized by the Contracting Officer, such temporary roads which are necessary for the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense.

1.14 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide for use of all Contractors' workers ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by Contracting Officer, provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places serviced regularly, clean and free from all pests and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of the

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contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

1.15 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. See contract, FAR Clause 52.236-14, Availability and Use of Utility Services.

B. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work is prohibited. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials and equipment as recommended by the manufacturer of the materials and equipment.

C. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the USDA/Rutgers electrical distribution system. The

Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

D. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the USDA/Rutgers water distribution system. Provide a reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection. Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipes, fittings, and fixtures and conserve water use so none is wasted.

Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at the Contracting Officer's discretion) of use of water from USDA/Rutgers system.

1.16 TESTS

A. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

1.17 INSTRUCTIONS

A. The contractor shall furnish maintenance and operating manuals, verbal instructions and formal training when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

1.18 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS

A. The contractor shall disconnect, dismantle as necessary, remove and reinstall in a new location, all existing equipment, and items indicated to be relocated in accordance with the statement of work, the government-approved drawings or the Contracting Officer's direction.

B. Perform relocation of such equipment or items at such times and in such a manner as directed by the

1.19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

A. Responsibilities: The contractor shall employ processes that ensure the generation of as little waste as possible and shall avoid the generation of waste due to the following:

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1. Over-packaging.

2. Poor planning, layout.

3. Over ordering.

4. Breakage.

5. Mishandling.

6. Contamination.

7. General weather damage, excluding extreme acts of nature (i.e. tornados, hurricanes, flash floods, blizzards, etc).

B. Procedures.

1. Of the inevitable waste that is generated, as many of the waste materials as economically feasible shall be reused, salvaged, or recycled.

2. Waste disposal in landfills shall be minimized to the greatest extent possible.

3. Waste Diversion Goals.

i. Demolition, Major Remodeling: Minimum 10% of total project waste shall be diverted from landfill.

ii. Interior Remodeling: Minimum 10% of total project waste shall be diverted from landfill.

iii. The following waste categories, at a minimum, shall be diverted from landfill:

a) Green waste (biodegradable landscaping materials).

(i) Soil.

(ii) Inert material (concrete, asphalt, masonry).

(iii) Clean dimensional wood, palette wood.

(iv) Engineered wood products: plywood, particle board, I-joists, etc.

(v) Cardboard, paper, packaging.

(vi) Asphalt roofing materials.

(vii) Insulation.

(viii) Gypsum board.

(ix) Carpet and pad.

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(x) Paint.

(xi) Plastics: ABS, PVC.

(xii) Beverage containers.

C. Description of Work.

1. Includes:

i. Waste Management Plan development and implementation.

ii. Meetings to discuss goals, issues, and training for the Waste Management Plan.

iii. Techniques to minimize waste generation.

iv. Sorting and separation of waste materials.

v. Reuse of salvaged materials on site.

vi. Salvage of existing materials and items for reuse or resale.

vii. Recycling of materials that cannot be reused or sold.

viii. Record keeping of receipts and records of salvaged, recycled or land-filled materials.

2. Related Elements:

i. Alternates.

ii. Construction Waste Management.

iii. Site Demolition.

iv. Site Clearing.

v. Slope Protection/Erosion Control.

vi. Valve Boxes.

vii. Storm Sewers.

viii. Chain Link Fences and Gates.

ix. Walk, Road and Parking Appurtenances.

x. Miscellaneous Landscaping Materials.

xi. Concrete, Concrete Formwork, and Concrete Reinforcement.

xii. Cast-in-Place Concrete.

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xiii. Unit Masonry.

xiv. Metal Fabrications.

xv. Rough and Finish Carpentry.

xvi. Building Insulation.

xvii. Metal Doors.

xviii. Wood and Plastic Doors and Frames.

xix. Metal Support Systems.

xx. Gypsum Wallboard.

xxi. Acoustical Treatment.

xxii. Resilient Flooring.

xxiii. Painting.

xxiv. Toilet Compartments.

xxv. Louvers and Vents.

xxvi. Signage and Graphics.

xxvii. Ductwork…