1-Project Manual - Technical Specifications.pdf

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SECTION 011000 – SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Phased construction.

4. Work under separate contracts.

5. Future work.

6. Access to site.

7. Hazardous Environmental Conditions

8. Work restrictions.

9. Intent of contract documents

1.2. PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: Laurel Run PS Pumps and MCC Replacement Project

Project Location:

739 W Bellevue Ave Reading, PA 19605

Owner:

Muhlenberg Township Authority

2840 Kutztown Road, Reading, PA 19605

Owner's Contact:

Nathan Roush, Director of Operations

(610) 929-4709

NathanR@muhlenberg.org

B. Engineer: Spotts, Stevens and McCoy (1047 N Park Road, Reading, PA 19610).

1.3. WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work required for this Project consists of improvements to the existing Laurel Run

Pump Station located at the intersection of West Bellevue Avenue and Leisz's Bridge

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Road, Muhlenberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The Work generally includes, but is not limited to, the following:

CONTRACT NO. 1 - GENERAL

1. Provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and incidentals necessary for the replacement of the existing wastewater pump station pumping equipment, motor control center (MCC), and associated electrical, mechanical, structural, architectural, and site improvements as shown on the Contract Drawings.

2. Demolition and removal of existing pumps, electrical equipment, piping, appurtenances, architectural components, and miscellaneous equipment as indicated on the Drawings, including removal and replacement of materials necessary to facilitate installation of the new work. Includes bypass pumping.

3. Installation of new wastewater pumping equipment, guide rail assemblies, discharge piping, valves, fittings, supports, and all associated mechanical equipment necessary for a complete and operable pumping system.

4. Installation of a permanent bypass pumping system, including approximately 14-inch ductile iron bypass piping, connections, restoration of fencing required for bypass installation, and maintenance of continuous wastewater service throughout construction. Includes valve to drain the bypass piping.

5. Structural improvements including installation of new hoist beams, runway beams, structural steel members, supports, and associated modifications required for equipment removal and installation.

6. Architectural improvements including replacement of floor hatches, aluminum railings, removable handrails, FRP grating, roof replacement, doors, windows, and miscellaneous building repairs and finishes as indicated on the Contract

Drawings.

7. Site improvements including installation of a new natural gas service

(design/construction by UGI), associated trenching, backfill, pavement restoration, chain-link fence relocation and replacement, grading, erosion and sediment controls, restoration of disturbed areas, and miscellaneous civil improvements shown on the plans. This includes the installation of a new gas fired generator and extension of the generator platform (generator to be furnished and installed by Electrical Contractor). The work on the platform shall be completed between the months of April and October 2027 in accordance with the pending GP-11 permit.

8. Provide all temporary traffic control, temporary utilities, temporary facilities, erosion and sediment control measures, dewatering, maintenance of existing operations, protection of existing utilities and facilities, testing, startup, equipment commissioning, operator training, and final cleanup necessary for a complete and operational facility.

9. Restore all disturbed pavement, gravel, concrete, landscaping, fencing, and other site features to equal or better than existing conditions upon completion of the Work.

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10. Perform all Work necessary to furnish a complete, fully functional, and operational pump station improvement project in accordance with the Contract Documents.

CONTRACT NO. 2 - ELECTRICAL

11. Demo of existing MCC, enclosed circuit breaker, receptacles, light fixtures, and electrical equipment as indicated on the drawings.

12. Installation of new 400 amp main distribution panel and associated circuit breakers, installation of new 15 KVA minipower zone and associated circuit breakers, replacement of existing receptacles, replacement of existing lighting fixtures, controls, instrumentation, conduit, wiring, lighting modifications, grounding, and all related electrical work as shown on the plans.

13. Furnishing and installation of new natural gas Generator per plans and specifications and extension of wire conduit as necessary.

CONTRACT NO. 3- HVAC AND PLUMBING

14. Mechanical and plumbing improvements including gas service modifications, natural gas boiler, zone-controlled hot water heating with unit heaters and radiators, hot water heaters, electrical room heating and cooling, emergency eye/face wash with tepid water system, piping revisions, ventilation modifications, associated building systems required to accommodate the new equipment, and all related mechanical work as shown on the plans.

B. Type of Contract:

1. Project will be constructed under three (3) Contracts. The Contracts for this

Project are the following:

a. General – Contract No. 1

b. Electrical - Contract No. 2

c. HVAC and Plumbing - Contract No. 3

1.4. FUTURE WORK

A. The Contract Documents include requirements that will allow Owner to carry out future work following completion of this Project.

1.5. ACCESS TO SITE

A. Use of Site: Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Limits: Confine construction operations areas where work is being completed.

2. Driveways, Walkways and Entrances: Keep driveways, loading areas, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner, Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

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a. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances by construction operations.

b. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

B. Cleaning

1. Continuously keep rights-of-way, storage areas, streets, roads, highways and adjacent properties free from accumulations of waste materials, excess excavation, rubbish and windblown debris resulting from construction operations.

2. Broom or water clean paved surfaces and remove surplus materials, tools, construction equipment and machinery as each work area is completed.

C. Protection

1. Contractor shall make every effort to protect and avoid damage within the work area. Prior to the commencement of construction, the Contractor, Owner, and

Engineer’s representatives will meet to identify special needs and desires.

2. Contractor shall make every effort to protect and avoid damage to trees or shrubbery within the work area that are not designated for removal. Prior to the commencement of construction, the Contractor, Owner, and Engineer’s representatives will meet to identify special needs and desires. The Contractor can anticipate that certain trees will be tagged for preservation.

3. The Contractor shall adequately close and/or protect all excavations, equipment, and materials stored within the site of the project.

4. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor not to interfere with or create any hazards to traffic. No equipment or material will be stored or permitted to stand where traffic must be maintained. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to control dust on all roads, drives, walkways, and parking areas on which traffic is being maintained.

5. The Contractor shall take special care and attention and be responsible for the protection of all existing equipment located throughout the Project area. The

Contractor shall immediately notify both the Owner, Engineer, and any authority having jurisdiction should a spill or other incident occur that may cause damage to adjacent structure, infrastructure, natural resource, etc.

D. Public Relations

1. Contractor's attention is directed to the fact that, in the eyes of the general public, his conduct and attitude will be closely associated with that of the Owner.

Accordingly, where operations of the Contractor require personal contact with the public, the Contractor and all his employees shall conduct themselves in a courteous and respectful manner. Any violation of this section shall be considered sufficient cause for the Owner to order discharge of the employee

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2. Contractor shall use all means necessary to control dust on and near the work, including off-site borrow and stockpile areas if such dust is caused by the

Contractor’s operations. Thoroughly moisten all surfaces as required to prevent dust from being a nuisance to the public, neighbors, and concurrent performance of other work on the site.

3. In carrying out the work, the Contractor shall interfere as little as possible with traffic. The Contractor shall provide and maintain ingress and egress for all residents along the construction route.

4. Contractor shall be responsible for notifying all local emergency services, school districts, and other public agencies with regard to control and maintenance of traffic in the work area.

5. The Contractor shall obey and follow all posted speed limits.

1.6. HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION

A. The Contractor shall complete any mitigation in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations.

1.7. WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Work Restrictions, General: Comply with restrictions on construction operations.

1. Comply with limitations on use of public streets and with other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by

Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after providing temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Engineer and Owner not less than 2 days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Obtain Owner’s written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions.

3. Bypass pumping shall be maintained continuously once implemented (if applicable). Bypass pumps shall not be removed from the site until the Work is complete and accepted by the Owner.

C. Noise, Vibration, and Odors: Coordinate operations that may result in high levels of noise and vibration, odors, or other disruption to Owner occupancy with Owner.

D. Nonsmoking Building: Smoking is not permitted within the building or within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor-air intakes.

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1.8. INTENT OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The intent and meaning of the Contract Documents is that the Contractor, under the terms of the Contract, will take such action as necessary and/or required to provide labor, supervision, plant, materials, supplies, equipment, power, transportation, facilities, etc., whether temporary or permanent, which are indicated or may be reasonably inferred from each Drawing and each section of these Specifications, all of which are collectively necessary and/or required for the execution of the Work.

B. The information shown on the Contract Drawings or referenced herein relative to the depiction of existing facilities is shown for information purposes only. No representatives or warranties are given or implied relative to the accuracy thereof. The data is presented or described only to indicate the general and approximate extent of existing facilities. The Contractor shall consider these facilities in the preparation of his bid and include any contingent costs in those items for which payment will be made. No separate payment will be made for adjustments or modifications in the work due to inaccuracies in the nature or assumption of existing facilities, except as may be determined or warranted by the Owner/Engineer. Payment for changes in the work, if found necessary or prudent, shall be reimbursed only through procedure outlined in the

General Conditions.

C. The Contractor will note that the Contract Drawings are general in detail and scope with respect to the extent of demolition, cutting, patching, removal of existing facilities, etc.

and that all such Work will be provided by the Contractor, whether specifically indicated on the Contract Drawings or not, which is necessary for the completion of the Work or for the proper operation and appearance of the finished installation, in accordance with the intent of the Contract Documents for this Project.

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PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES 012000 - 1 SSM File 100608.0112

SECTION 012000

PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Cash allowances.

1.2 ALLOWANCES

A. See Section 012100 – Allowances

1.3 TESTING AND INSPECTION ALLOWANCES

A. Costs Included in Testing and Inspecting Allowances:

1. Cost of engaging testing and inspecting agency.

2. Execution of tests and inspecting.

3. Reporting results.

B. Costs Not Included in Testing and Inspecting Allowance but Included in Contract Sum/Price:

1. Costs of incidental labor and facilities required to assist testing or inspecting agency.

2. Costs of testing services used by Contractor separate from Contract Document requirements.

3. Costs of retesting upon failure of previous tests as determined by Engineer.

C. Payment Procedures:

1. Submit one copy of inspecting or testing firm's invoice with next Application for

Payment.

2. Pay invoice upon approval by Engineer.

D. Differences in cost will be adjusted by Change Order.

1.4 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Submit printed schedule on Progress Estimate schedule on EJCDC C-620. Contractor's standard form or electronic media printout will be considered for this use.

B. Submit Schedule of Values in duplicate within 10 days after date of Owner-Contractor

Agreement.

C. Format: Use Table of Contents of this Project Manual. Identify each line item with number and title of major Specification Section. Also identify site mobilization, bonds and insurance, and insurance separately.

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D. Include in each line item amount of Allowances as specified in this Section. For unit cost allowances, identify quantities taken from Contract Documents multiplied by unit cost to achieve total for each item.

E. Include within each line item, direct proportional amount of Contractor's overhead and profit.

F. Revise schedule to list approved Change Orders with each Application for Payment.

1.5 APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT

A. Review quantities of completed work with Resident Project Representative prior to submission of application to Engineer.

B. Submit electronic file of each Application for Payment on EJCDC C-620 - Contractor's

Application for Payment.

C. Content and Format: Use Schedule of Values for listing items in Application for Payment.

D. Payment Period: Monthly.

E. Include wage rate certification form required by Owner.

1.6 CHANGE PROCEDURES

A. Submittals: Submit name of individual who is authorized to receive change documents and is responsible for informing others in Contractor's employ or Subcontractors of changes to the

Work.

B. Carefully study and compare Contract Documents before proceeding with fabrication and installation of Work. Promptly advise Engineer of any error, inconsistency, omission, or apparent discrepancy.

C. Requests for Interpretation (RFI) and Clarifications: Allot time in construction scheduling for liaison with Engineer; establish procedures for handling queries and clarifications.

D. Engineer will advise of minor changes in the Work not involving adjustment to Contract

Sum/Price or Contract Time by issuing supplemental instructions.

E. Engineer may issue Notice of Change including a detailed description of proposed change with supplementary or revised Drawings and Specifications, a change in Contract Time for executing the change. Contractor will prepare and submit estimate within five (5) days.

F. Contractor may propose changes by submitting a request for change to Engineer, describing proposed change and its full effect on the Work. Include a statement describing reason for the change and the effect on Contract Sum/Price and Contract Time with full documentation and a statement describing effect on the Work by separate or other Contractors.

G. Stipulated Sum/Price Change Order: Based on Notice of Change and Contractor's price quotation or Contractor's request for Change Order as approved by Engineer.

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H. Unit Price Change Order: For Contract unit prices and quantities, the Change Order will be executed on a fixed unit price basis. For unit costs or quantities of units which are not predetermined, execute Work under Work Change Directive. Changes in Contract Sum/Price or

Contract Time will be computed as specified in the Change Order.

I. Work Directive Change: Engineer may issue directive, EJCDC C-940 - Work Change

Directive] signed by Owner, instructing Contractor to proceed with change in the Work, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order. Document will describe changes in the Work and designate method of determining any change in Contract Sum/Price or Contract Time. Promptly execute change.

J. Time and Material Change Order: Submit itemized account and supporting data after completion of change, within time limits indicated in Conditions of the Contract. Engineer will determine change allowable in Contract Sum/Price and Contract Time as provided in Contract

Documents.

K. Maintain detailed records of Work done on time and material basis. Provide full information required for evaluation of proposed changes and to substantiate costs for changes in the Work.

L. Document each quotation for change in Project Cost or Time with sufficient data to allow evaluation of quotation. All quotes for proposed changes shall include a complete itemization of costs including, without limitation, labor, materials, equipment and Subcontracts. Where major items are subcontracts, subcontracts shall be itemized. In no case will Owner approve a change involving an amount greater than Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750) without such itemization.

M. Change Order Forms: EJCDC C-941 - Change Order.

N. Execution of Change Orders: Engineer will issue Change Orders for signatures of parties as provided in Conditions of the Contract.

O. Correlation of Contractor Submittals:

1. Promptly revise Schedule of Values and Application for Payment forms to record each authorized Change Order as separate line item and adjust Contract Sum/Price.

2. Promptly revise Progress Schedules to reflect change in Contract Time, revise sub-schedules to adjust times for other items of Work affected by the change, and resubmit.

3. Promptly enter changes in Record Documents.

1.7 DEFECT ASSESSMENT

A. Replace the Work, or portions of the Work, not conforming to specified requirements.

B. If, in the opinion of Engineer, it is not practical to remove and replace the Work, Engineer will direct appropriate remedy or adjust payment.

C. If decision is made to let the defective Work remain, unit sum/price will be adjusted to new sum/price at discretion of Engineer and Owner.

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D. Defective Work may be partially repaired according to instructions of Engineer, and unit sum/price will be adjusted to new sum/price at discretion of Engineer and Owner.

E. Individual Specification Sections may modify these options or may identify specific formula or percentage sum/price reduction.

F. Authority of Engineer to assess defects and identify payment adjustments is final.

G. Nonpayment for Rejected Products: Payment will not be made for rejected products for any of the following reasons:

1. Products wasted or disposed of in a manner that is not acceptable.

2. Products determined as unacceptable before or after placement.

3. Products not completely unloaded from transporting vehicle.

4. Products placed beyond lines and levels of the required Work.

5. Products remaining on hand after completion of the Work.

6. Loading, hauling, and disposing of rejected products.

1.8 UNIT PRICES

A. Authority: Measurement methods are delineated in individual Specification Sections.

B. Measurement methods delineated in individual Specification Sections complement criteria of this Section. In event of conflict, requirements of individual Specification Section govern.

C. Engineer will take measurements and compute quantities. Provide access to work and assist in the taking of measurements.

D. Unit Quantities: Quantities and measurements indicated on Bid Form are for Contract purposes only. Quantities and measurements supplied or placed in the Work shall determine payment.

1. When actual Work requires more or fewer quantities than those quantities indicated, provide required quantities at contracted unit sum/prices.

2. When actual Work requires 25 percent or greater change in quantity than those quantities indicated, Owner or Contractor may claim a Contract Price adjustment.

E. Payment Includes: Full compensation for required labor, products, tools, equipment, plant and facilities, transportation, services and incidentals; erection, application, or installation of item of the Work; overhead and profit.

F. Final payment for Work governed by unit prices will be made on basis of actual measurements and quantities accepted by Engineer multiplied by unit sum/price for Work incorporated in or made necessary by the Work.

G. Measurement of Quantities:

1. Measurement by Weight: Concrete reinforcing steel, rolled or formed steel, or other metal shapes will be measured by handbook weights. Welded assemblies will be measured by handbook or scale weight.

2. Measurement by Volume: Measured by cubic dimension using mean length, width, and height or thickness.

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3. Measurement by Area: Measured by square dimension using mean length and width or radius.

4. Linear Measurement: Measured by linear dimension, at item centerline or mean chord.

5. Stipulated Sum/Price Measurement: Items measured by weight, volume, area, or linear means or combination, as appropriate, as completed item or unit of the Work.

1.9 LUMP SUM

A. Items designate don the bid form as Lump Sum will generally be paid in full when the specified item is complete in all respects.

1. Partial payments on Lump Sum items may be approved on monthly Applications for

Payment.

2. The amount of the partial payment, as a percentage of the total Lump Sum item amount shall be determined solely by the Engineer.

B. The bid items designated as “Mobilization” will be paid in accordance with the following schedule:

1. After the required temporary facilities have been provided, a payment for mobilization not to exceed 3% of the total contract price will be allowed.

2. Additional payments for mobilization shall not exceed 2% of the total contract price on any application for payment until the total Lump Sum amount has been paid in full.

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SECTION 012100 - ALLOWANCES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements governing allowances.

B. Types of allowances include the following:

1. Lump-sum allowances.

2. Unit-cost allowances.

3. Quantity allowances.

4. Testing and inspecting allowances.

C. Related Requirements:

1. Section 012200 "Unit Prices" for procedures for using unit prices, including adjustment of quantity allowances when applicable.

2. Section 014000 "Quality Requirements" for procedures governing the use of allowances for field testing by an independent testing agency.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Allowance is a quantity of work or dollar amount established in lieu of additional requirements, used to defer selection of actual materials and equipment to a later date when direction will be provided to Contractor. If necessary, additional requirements will be issued by Change Order.

1.4 SELECTION AND PURCHASE

A. At the earliest practical date after award of the Contract, advise Engineer of the date when final selection, or purchase and delivery, of each product or system described by an allowance must be completed by the Owner to avoid delaying the Work.

B. At Engineer's request, obtain proposals for each allowance for use in making final selections.

Include recommendations that are relevant to performing the Work.

C. Purchase products and systems selected by Engineer from the designated supplier.

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1.5 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Submit proposals for purchase of products or systems included in allowances in the form specified for Change Orders.

1.6 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Submit invoices or delivery slips to show actual quantities of materials delivered to the site for use in fulfillment of each allowance.

B. Submit time sheets and other documentation to show labor time and cost for installation of allowance items that include installation as part of the allowance.

C. Coordinate and process submittals for allowance items in same manner as for other portions of the Work.

1.7 LUMP-SUM ALLOWANCES

A. Allowance shall include cost to Contractor of specific products and materials ordered by Owner or selected by Engineer under allowance and shall include taxes, freight and delivery to Project site.

B. Unless otherwise indicated, Contractor's costs for receiving and handling at Project site, labor, installation, overhead and profit, and similar costs related to products and materials ordered by

Owner or selected by Engineer under allowance shall be included as part of the Contract Sum and not part of the allowance.

C. Unused Materials: Return unused materials purchased under an allowance to manufacturer or supplier for credit to Owner, after installation has been completed and accepted.

1. If requested by Engineer, retain and prepare unused material for storage by Owner.

Deliver unused material to Owner's storage space as directed.

1.8 UNIT-COST ALLOWANCES

A. Allowance shall include cost to Contractor of specific products and materials ordered by Owner or selected by Engineer under allowance and shall include taxes, freight and delivery to Project site.

B. Unless otherwise indicated, Contractor's costs for receiving and handling at Project site, labor, installation, overhead and profit, and similar costs related to products and materials ordered by

Owner or selected by Engineer under allowance shall be included as part of the Contract Sum and not part of the allowance.

C. Unused Materials: Return unused materials purchased under an allowance to manufacturer or supplier for credit to Owner, after installation has been completed and accepted.

1. If requested by Engineer, retain and prepare unused material for storage by Owner.

Deliver unused material to Owner's storage space as directed.

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1.9 QUANTITY ALLOWANCES

A. Allowance shall include cost to Contractor of specific products and materials ordered by Owner or selected by Engineer under allowance and shall include taxes, freight and delivery to Project site.

B. Unless otherwise indicated, Contractor's costs for receiving and handling at Project site, labor, installation, overhead and profit, and similar costs related to products and materials ordered by

Owner or selected by Engineer under allowance shall be included as part of the Contract Sum and not part of the allowance.

C. Unused Materials: Return unused materials purchased under an allowance to manufacturer or supplier for credit to Owner, after installation has been completed and accepted.

1. If requested by Engineer, retain and prepare unused material for storage by Owner.

Deliver unused material to Owner's storage space as directed.

1.10 TESTING AND INSPECTING ALLOWANCES

A. Testing and inspecting allowances include the cost of engaging testing agencies, actual tests and inspections, and reporting results.

B. The allowance does not include incidental labor required to assist the testing agency or costs for retesting if previous tests and inspections result in failure. The cost for incidental labor to assist the testing agency shall be included in the Contract Sum.

C. Costs of testing and inspection services not required by the Contract Documents are not included in the allowance.

D. At Project closeout, credit unused amounts remaining in the testing and inspecting allowance to

Owner by Change Order.

1.11 ADJUSTMENT OF ALLOWANCES

A. Allowance Adjustment: To adjust allowance amounts, prepare a Change Order proposal based on the difference between purchase amount and the allowance, multiplied by final measurement of work-in-place where applicable. If applicable, include reasonable allowances for cutting losses, tolerances, mixing wastes, normal product imperfections, and similar margins.

1. Include installation costs in purchase amount only where indicated as part of the allowance.

2. If requested, prepare explanation and documentation to substantiate distribution of overhead costs and other markups.

3. Submit substantiation of a change in scope of Work, if any, claimed in Change Orders related to unit-cost allowances.

4. Owner reserves the right to establish the quantity of work-in-place by independent quantity survey, measure, or count.

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B. Submit claims for increased costs because of a change in scope or nature of the allowance described in the Contract Documents, whether for the purchase order amount or Contractor's handling, labor, installation, overhead, and profit.

1. Do not include Contractor's or subcontractor's indirect expense in the Change Order cost amount unless it is clearly shown that the nature or extent of Work has changed from what could have been foreseen from information in the Contract Documents.

2. No change to Contractor's indirect expense is permitted for selection of higher- or lower-priced materials or systems of the same scope and nature as originally indicated.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine products covered by an allowance promptly on delivery for damage or defects. Return damaged or defective products to manufacturer for replacement.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Coordinate materials and their installation for each allowance with related materials and installations to ensure that each allowance item is completely integrated and interfaced with related work.

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SECTION 012500 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Quality assurance.

B. Product options.

C. Product substitution procedures.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Contracts are based on products and standards established in Contract Documents without consideration of proposed substitutions.

B. Products specified define standard of quality, type, function, dimension, appearance, and performance required.

C. Substitution Proposals: Permitted for specified products except where specified otherwise. Do not substitute products unless substitution has been accepted and approved in writing by Owner.

1.3 PRODUCT OPTIONS

A. See Section 016000 - Product Requirements.

1.4 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

A. Engineer will consider requests for substitutions only within 15 days after date of Owner-

Contractor Agreement.

B. Substitutions may be considered when a product becomes unavailable through no fault of

Contractor.

C. Document each request with complete data, substantiating compliance of proposed substitution with Contract Documents, including:

1. Manufacturer's name and address, product, trade name, model, or catalog number, performance and test data, and reference standards.

2. Itemized point-by-point comparison of proposed substitution with specified product, listing variations in quality, performance, and other pertinent characteristics.

3. Reference to Article and Paragraph numbers in Specification Section.

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4. Cost data comparing proposed substitution with specified product and amount of net change to Contract Sum.

5. Changes required in other Work.

6. Availability of maintenance service and source of replacement parts as applicable.

7. Certified test data to show compliance with performance characteristics specified.

8. Samples when applicable or requested.

9. Other information as necessary to assist Architect/Engineer's evaluation.

D. A request constitutes a representation that Contractor:

1. Has investigated proposed product and determined that it meets or exceeds quality level of specified product.

2. Will provide same warranty for substitution as for specified product.

3. Will coordinate installation and make changes to other Work that may be required for the

Work to be complete with no additional cost to Owner.

4. Waives claims for additional costs or time extension that may subsequently become apparent.

5. Will coordinate installation of the accepted substitute, making such changes as may be required for the Work to be complete in all respects.

6. Will reimburse Owner and Engineer for review or redesign services associated with re-approval by authorities having jurisdiction.

E. Substitutions will not be considered when they are indicated or implied on Shop Drawing or

Product Data submittals without separate written request or when acceptance will require revision to Contract Documents.

F. Substitution Submittal Procedure:

1. Submit three (3) of Request for Substitution for consideration. Limit each request to one proposed substitution.

2. Submit Shop Drawings, Product Data, and certified test results attesting to proposed product equivalence. Burden of proof is on proposer.

3. Indicate advantage to Owner if substitution is allowed, including cost and/or time savings.

4. Engineer will notify Contractor in writing of decision to accept or reject request.

5. Refer to Supplementary Conditions Section 7.05 for additional requirements.

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SECTION 013000 - ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Coordination and Project conditions.

B. Preconstruction meeting.

C. Progress meetings.

D. Pre-installation meetings.

E. Alteration procedures.

1.2 COORDINATION AND PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and Work of various Sections of Project Manual to ensure efficient and orderly sequence of installation of interdependent construction elements, with provisions for accommodating items installed later.

B. Verify that utility requirements and characteristics of operating equipment are compatible with building utilities. Coordinate Work of various Sections having interdependent responsibilities for installing, connecting to, and placing operating equipment in service.

C. Coordinate space requirements, supports, and installation of mechanical and electrical Work indicated diagrammatically on Drawings. Follow routing shown for pipes, ducts, and conduit as closely as practical; place runs parallel with lines of building. Use spaces efficiently to maximize accessibility for other installations, for maintenance, and for repairs.

1. Coordination Drawings: Prepare as required to coordinate all portions of Work. Show relationship and integration of different construction elements that require coordination during fabrication or installation to fit in space provided or to function as intended.

Indicate locations where space is limited for installation and access and where sequencing and coordination of installations are important.

D. Coordination Meetings: In addition to other meetings specified in this Section, hold coordination meetings with personnel and Subcontractors to ensure coordination of Work.

E. In finished areas except as otherwise indicated, conceal pipes, ducts, and wiring within construction. Coordinate locations of fixtures and outlets with finish elements.

F. Coordinate completion and clean-up of Work of separate Sections in preparation for Substantial

Completion and for portions of Work designated for Owner's partial occupancy.

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G. After Owner's occupancy of premises, coordinate access to Site for correction of defective

Work and Work not complying with Contract Documents, to minimize disruption of Owner's activities.

1.3 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. Engineer will schedule and preside over meeting after Notice of Award.

B. Attendance Required: Engineer, Owner, and Contractor.

C. Minimum Agenda:

1. Distribution of Contract Documents.

2. Submission of list of Subcontractors, list of products, schedule of values, and Progress

Schedule.

3. Designation of personnel representing parties in Contract, and Engineer.

4. Communication procedures.

5. Procedures and processing of requests for interpretations, field decisions, submittals, substitutions, Applications for Payments, proposal request, Change Orders, and Contract closeout procedures.

6. Scheduling.

7. Critical Work sequencing.

8. Scheduling activities.

9. Use of premises by Owner and Contractor

10. Owner requirements and partial occupancy.

11. Construction facilities and controls provided by Owner

12. Temporary utilities provided by Owner

13. Survey and building layout.

14. Security and housekeeping procedures

15. Application for payment procedures

16. Procedures for testing

17. Procedures for maintaining record documents

18. Requirements for start-up.

19. Inspection and acceptance of equipment put into service during construction period.

D. Engineer will prepare minutes and distribute to participants within ten (10) days after meeting, with copies to Owner, and those affected by decisions made.

1.4 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Schedule and administer meetings throughout progress of the Work at maximum monthly intervals.

B. Engineer will make arrangements for meetings, prepare agenda with copies for participants, and preside over meetings.

C. Attendance Required: Job superintendent, major Subcontractors, Contractors and suppliers, and

Engineer, Owner, as appropriate to agenda topics for each meeting.

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D. Minimum Agenda:

1. Review minutes of previous meetings.

2. Review of Work progress.

3. Field observations, problems, and decisions.

4. Identification of problems impeding planned progress.

5. Review of submittal schedule and status of submittals.

6. Review of off-Site fabrication and delivery schedules.

7. Maintenance of Progress Schedule.

8. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules.

9. Planned progress during succeeding work period.

10. Coordination of projected progress.

11. Maintenance of quality and work standards.

12. Effect of proposed changes on Progress Schedule and coordination.

13. Review of Record Drawings.

14. Other business relating to Work.

E. Engineer will prepare minutes and distribute copies to participants within ten (10) days after meeting to participants, Owner, and those affected by decisions made.

1.5 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. When required in individual Specification Sections, convene pre-installation meetings at Site before starting Work of specific Section.

B. Require attendance of parties directly affecting, or affected by, Work of specific Section.

C. Notify Engineer four (4) days in advance of meeting date.

D. Prepare agenda and preside over meeting:

1. Review conditions of installation, preparation, and installation procedures.

2. Review coordination with related Work.

E. Record minutes and distribute copies to participants within ten (10) days after meeting, with copies to Engineer, Owner and those affected by decisions made.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 ALTERATION PROCEDURES

A. Designated areas of the site will be occupied for normal operations during progress of construction. Cooperate with Owner in scheduling operations to minimize conflict and to permit continuous usage.

1. Perform Work not to interfere with operations of occupied areas.

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2. Keep utility and service outages to a minimum and perform only after written approval of

Owner.

3. Clean Owner-occupied areas daily. Clean spillage, overspray, and heavy collection of dust in Owner-occupied areas immediately.

B. Materials: As specified in product Sections; match existing products with new and salvaged products for patching and extending Work.

C. Employ skilled and experienced installer to perform alteration and renovation Work.

D. Cut, move, or remove items as necessary for access to alterations and renovation Work. Replace and restore at completion. Comply with Section 017000 - Execution and Closeout Requirements

E. Remove unsuitable material not marked for salvage, including rotted wood, corroded metals, and deteriorated masonry and concrete. Replace materials as specified for finished Work.

F. Remove debris and abandoned items from area and from concealed spaces.

G. Prepare surface and remove surface finishes to permit installation of new Work and finishes.

H. Close openings in exterior surfaces to protect existing Work from weather and extremes of temperature and humidity.

I. Remove, cut, and patch Work to minimize damage and to permit restoring products and finishes to original condition.

J. Refinish existing visible surfaces to remain in renovated rooms and spaces, to specified renewed condition for each material, with neat transition to adjacent finishes.

K. Where new Work abuts or aligns with existing Work, provide smooth and even transition. Patch

Work to match existing adjacent Work in texture and appearance.

L. When finished surfaces are cut so that smooth transition with new Work is not possible, terminate existing surface along straight line at natural line of division and submit recommendation to Engineer for review.

M. Where change of plane of ¼ inch or more occurs, submit recommendation for providing smooth transition to Engineer for review.

N. Trim existing doors to clear new floor finish. Refinish trim to original condition.

O. Patch or replace portions of existing surfaces that are damaged, lifted, discolored, or showing other imperfections.

P. Finish surfaces as specified in individual product Sections.

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SECTION 013113 – PROJECT COORDINATION

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Coordination and maintenance of service during Construction.

B. Coordination and interferences.

C. Suggested Sequence of Construction.

D. Related Sections

1. Section 013216 "Construction Progress Schedule" for preparing and submitting

Contractor's construction schedule.

2. Section 017000 "Execution and Closeout Procedures" for procedures for coordinating general installation and field-engineering services, including establishment of benchmarks and control points and closeout of the Contract.

1.02 COORDINATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SERVICE DURING CONSTRUCTION

A. The Contractor(s) will, at all times throughout the Work, cooperate fully with the Owner in maintaining all necessary operations in the water distribution system while improvements are constructed and become fully operational.

B. Should the Contractor's operations damage any existing facilities and render them unavailable for continued use prior to the scheduled time for their removal, the

Contractor will take immediate action to furnish, install, and place into operation alternate equivalent facilities at that time. Should only minor repairs be required to the existing facilities in this instance, the Contractor will promptly make such necessary repairs and restore the existing facilities to full service. In either case, the costs for these repairs or additional costs for operation of alternate facilities for a period of time longer than planned will be paid for by the Contractor.

C. The nature, location, capacity, and type of facilities proposed for maintaining continuity of the Owner operations will at all times be subject to the approval of the Engineer.

1.03 COORDINATION AND INTERFERENCES

A. The Contract Drawings are generally diagrammatic and indicative of the work and as such cannot show actual construction conditions. Modifications in the work to compensate for minor interferences and structural obstructions shall be accomplished as part of the Work at no increase in Contract Price. Change order requests for unknown conditions shall be made in accordance with the General Conditions.

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B. The Contractor is responsible for preparing completely dimensioned installation or setting drawings of the various equipment and work requiring openings or other provisions to be made in the Contract. Such drawings shall have the Engineer’s approval prior to their use.

C. The Contractor shall not unload or store material where it will interfere with the progress of the Project or retard the work of other Contractors from proceeding with their work.

1.04 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

A. To assist in the preparation of a Construction Schedule, the Engineer has outlined a suggested general sequence of construction. This sequence is for reference only and the requirements for staging, means and methods of construction, demolition, flow control, and all coordination with specific trades of disciplines is the sole responsibility of the

Contractor. All permitted effluent limits/requirements shall be maintained during the

Work.

B. General Sequence of Construction

1. Mobilization:

i. Mobilize equipment and materials to the site.

ii. Set up safety measures and traffic control as needed.

2. Raymond Street Work:

i. Excavate and trench for the installation of the new 8-inch water main.

ii. Install 2,415 linear feet of 8-inch water main to replace the existing 6-inch pipe.

iii. Tie-in to existing water system, tie-in water service lines, and activate water main.

3. Earl Street Work:

i. Excavate and trench for the new water main installation.

ii. Install 1,200 linear feet of 8-inch water main to replace the existing 6-inch pipe.

iii. Tie-in to existing water system, tie-in water service lines, and activate water main.

4. Gray Street Work:

i. Excavate and trench for the installation of the new 8-inch water main.

ii. Install 1,500 linear feet of new 8-inch water main to replace the existing 6-inch and 4-inch pipes.

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iii. Tie-in to existing water system, tie-in water service lines, and activate water main.

5. County Street Work:

i. Excavate and trench for the installation of the new 8-inch water main.

ii. Install 630 linear feet of new 8-inch water main and to replace the existing 4-inch pipe.

iii. Tie-in to the existing water system, tie-in water service lines, and activate water main.

6. King Street Work:

i. Excavate and trench for the installation of the new 8-inch water main.

ii. Install 380 linear feet of new 8-inch water main.

iii. Tie-in to the existing water system, tie-in water service lines, and activate water main.

7. Elizabeth Avenue (S.R. 2016 – State Highway) Work:

i. Excavate and trench for the installation of the new 8-inch water main.

ii. Install 720 linear feet of new 8-inch water main and to replace the 6-inch pipe.

iii. Tie-in to the existing water system, tie-in water service lines, and activate water main.

8. Chestnut Street Work:

i. Two new fire hydrants, including lateral, valve, and valve box to be installed near county Street and Elizabeth Avenue.

9. Final Testing and Inspection:

i. Ensure all connections are leak-tested and operational.

ii. Conduct final testing of the entire system for pressure and water quality.

iii. Properly disinfect the water lines before placing them into service.

iv. Schedule inspections with local authorities to ensure compliance.

10. Abandon Existing Mains:

i. Abandon the existing mains in place as per project specifications.

ii. Disconnect and cap any associated service connections.

11. Restoration:

i. Backfill trenches and compact the soil to prevent future settling.

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ii. Restore any disturbed roadways, sidewalks, and landscaping.

iii. Perform temporary and final paving and site restoration.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Temporary pumps, temporary bulkhead materials and temporary piping materials used to perform the work described previously under Construction Sequence, shall be of the

General Construction Contractor’s choosing, but shall perform the work within the limits of the Contract requirements and shall be adequately sized to meet the permitted requirements.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 PERFORMANCE

A. The means and methods of performing the operations described previously is the sole responsibility of the individual Contractor(s).

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SECTION 013216 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Submittals.

B. Bar chart schedules.

C. Updating schedules.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Within 20 days after date of Notice to Proceed, submit proposed schedule in electronic format.

B. Submit schedule as specified in Section 013300 Submittal Procedures.

C. Schedule Updates:

1. Overall percent complete, projected and actual.

2. Completion progress by listed activity and subactivity, to within five working days prior to submittal.

3. Changes in Work scope and activities modified since submittal.

4. Delays in submittals or resubmittals, deliveries, or Work.

5. Adjusted or modified sequences of Work.

6. Other identifiable changes.

7. Revised projections of progress and completion.

D. Narrative Progress Report:

1. Submit with each monthly submission of Progress Schedule.

2. Summary of Work completed during the past period between reports.

3. Work planned during the next period.

4. Explanation of differences between summary of Work completed and Work planned in previously submitted report.

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