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This is a Project Manual for the Ben Taub Hospital Campus Switchgear, ATS, and Generator Installation project, issued by Harris Health in Harris County, Texas on February 24, 2026, with an estimated budget of $13,000,000. The project involves the installation of generator, switchgear, automatic transfer switches, and associated components at Ben Taub Hospital under a single prime contract. The comprehensive specifications cover general requirements, procurement, coordination, and quality assurance procedures, requiring the contractor to perform work in an occupied healthcare facility with minimal disruption to ongoing operations. Key operational requirements include maintaining 72-hour advance notice to the Owner for work affecting operations, preserving existing utility services, coordinating with Owner occupancy throughout construction, and adhering to strict scheduling and sequencing protocols. The contractor must maintain access to walkways, corridors, and emergency exits while implementing dust control, temporary weather protection, fire-prevention measures, and comprehensive safety procedures throughout the construction period.
The project specifications establish detailed requirements for submittal procedures, quality control, testing and inspection by independent agencies, and compliance with applicable codes and standards including NFPA 70, ANSI standards, and manufacturer specifications. The contractor is responsible for all costs associated with temporary facilities, testing, inspections, commissioning activities, operation and maintenance manuals, and demonstration and training of Owner personnel. A Commissioning Authority employed by the Owner will oversee functional testing, prefunctional checklists, operation and maintenance documentation review, and training verification to ensure the installed systems meet specified performance requirements. The work must be completed by the Substantial Completion date with all punch list items resolved before final payment, and the contractor must provide warranties including a five-year warranty on commissioning systems and specialized warranties on finishes and floor sealers as specified in individual sections.
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BEN TAUB HOSPITAL CAMPUS -
SWITCHGEAR, ATS, AND
GENERATOR INSTALLATION
2025063
ISSUE FOR BID, PERMIT, AND CONSTRUCTION
24 FEBRUARY 2026
BEN TAUB HOSPITAL CAMPUS - SWITCHGEAR, ATS, AND
GENERATOR INSTALLATION
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KIRKSEY 00 01 02 - 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
(MEP) – authored by MEP Engineer (A) – authored by Architect (C) – authored by Civil Engineer
SECTION 00 01 02 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTIONS ISSUE DATE REVISED
COVER & TABLE OF CONTENTS
00 01 01 COVER PAGE .......................................................................................... 24 FEB 2026 00 01 02 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 24 FEB 2026
DIVISION 00 — PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS
00 01 07.01 ARCHITECT SEAL PAGE (A) ................................................................... 24 FEB 2026 00 01 07.03 MEP SEAL PAGE (MEP) ......................................................................... 24 FEB 2026 00 01 07.06 CIVIL SEAL PAGE (C) .............................................................................. 24 FEB 2026
DIVISION 01 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01 10 00 SUMMARY (A) .......................................................................................... 24 FEB 2026 01 25 00 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES (A) ........................................................ 24 FEB 2026 01 25 00.13 SUBSTITUTION REQUEST FORM (A) .................................................... 24 FEB 2026 01 26 00 CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS PROCEDURES (A) ................................. 24 FEB 2026 01 29 00 PAYMENT PROCEDURES (A) ................................................................. 24 FEB 2026 01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION (A) ............................ 24 FEB 2026 01 32 00 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION (A) .......................... 24 FEB 2026 01 32 33 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION (A) ............................................... 24 FEB 2026 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES (A) .............................................................. 24 FEB 2026 01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (A) ............................................................... 24 FEB 2026 01 42 00 REFERENCES (A) .................................................................................... 24 FEB 2026 01 50 00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS (A) .................................... 24 FEB 2026 01 60 00 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS (A) ............................................................. 24 FEB 2026 01 73 00 EXECUTION (A) ....................................................................................... 24 FEB 2026 01 77 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES (A) .............................................................. 24 FEB 2026 01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA (A) ......................................... 24 FEB 2026 01 78 39 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS (A) ................................................... 24 FEB 2026 01 79 00 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING (A) .................................................. 24 FEB 2026 01 91 13 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS (MEP) .......................... 24 FEB 2026 01 91 14 COMMISSIONING AUTHORITY RESPONSIBILITIES (MEP) .................. 24 FEB 2026
DIVISION 02 — EXISTING CONDITIONS
02 41 19 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION (A) ................................................................. 24 FEB 2026
DIVISION 03 — CONCRETE
03 53 00 CONCRETE TOPPING (A) ....................................................................... 24 FEB 2026
DIVISION 04 — MASONRY
04 20 00 UNIT MASONRY (A) ................................................................................. 24 FEB 2026
DIVISION 05 — METALS
05 40 00 COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING (A) ................................................... 24 FEB 2026 05 50 00 METAL FABRICATIONS (A) ..................................................................... 24 FEB 2026 05 52 13 PIPE AND TUBE RAILINGS (A) ............................................................... 24 FEB 2026
DIVISION 06 — WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES
06 10 53 MISCELLANEOUS ROUGH CARPENTRY (A) ......................................... 24 FEB 2026 06 16 00 SHEATHING (A) ....................................................................................... 24 FEB 2026
DIVISION 07 — THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
07 01 53 ROOF MODIFICATIONS (A) .................................................................... 24 FEB 2026 07 21 00 THERMAL INSULATION (A) ..................................................................... 24 FEB 2026 07 27 26 FLUID-APPLIED MEMBRANE AIR BARRIERS (A) .................................. 24 FEB 2026 07 62 00 SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM (A) .............................................. 24 FEB 2026 07 65 00 FLEXIBLE FLASHING (A) ......................................................................... 24 FEB 2026 07 71 00 ROOF SPECIALTIES (A) .......................................................................... 24 FEB 2026 07 84 13 PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING (A) ....................................................... 24 FEB 2026 07 84 43 JOINT FIRESTOPPING (A) ...................................................................... 24 FEB 2026
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07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS (A) .............................................................................. 24 FEB 2026 07 95 00 EXPANSION CONTROL (A) ..................................................................... 24 FEB 2026
DIVISION 08 — OPENINGS
08 11 13 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES (A) ......................................... 24 FEB 2026 08 91 19 FIXED LOUVERS (A) ............................................................................... 24 FEB 2026
DIVISION 09 — FINISHES
09 05 61.13 MOISTURE VAPOR EMISSION CONTROL (A) ....................................... 24 FEB 2026 09 22 16 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING (A) ............................................. 24 FEB 2026 09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD (A) ............................................................................... 24 FEB 2026 09 61 16 CONCRETE FLOOR SEALING (A) .......................................................... 24 FEB 2026 09 65 13 RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES (A) ............................................ 24 FEB 2026 09 67 23 RESINOUS FLOORING (A) ...................................................................... 24 FEB 2026 09 81 16 ACOUSTICAL BLANKET INSULATION (A) .............................................. 24 FEB 2026 09 91 00 PAINTING (A) ........................................................................................... 24 FEB 2026
DIVISION 10 — SPECIALTIES
10 44 16 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS (A) ...................................................................... 24 FEB 2026
DIVISION 11 — EQUIPMENT
NOT USED
DIVISION 12 — FURNISHINGS
NOT USED
DIVISION 13 — SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
NOT USED
DIVISION 14 — CONVEYING EQUIPMENT
NOT USED
DIVISION 20 — FACILITY SERVICES GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
NOT USED
DIVISION 21 — FIRE SUPPRESSION
NOT USED
DIVISION 22 — PLUMBING
NOT USED
DIVISION 23 — HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
23 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC (MEP) ..................................... 24 FEB 2026
23 05 13 COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT (MEP) . 24 FEB 2026
23 05 23 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR HVAC (MEP) ......................................... 24 FEB 2026
23 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND
EQUIPMENT (MEP) ................................................................................. 24 FEB 2026 23 05 48 VIBRATION ISOLATION (MEP)................................................................ 24 FEB 2026 23 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT (MEP) ............ 24 FEB 2026 23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC (MEP) ............... 24 FEB 2026 23 07 00 HVAC INSULATION (MEP) ...................................................................... 24 FEB 2026 23 09 13 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL DEVICES (MEP) ......................... 24 FEB 2026 23 09 23 BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS (MEP) ........................................... 24 FEB 2026 23 11 13 FACILITY FUEL-OIL PIPING (MEP) ......................................................... 24 FEB 2026 23 12 14 PREFABRICATED FACILITY FUEL-OIL PUMP SYSTEM (MEP)............. 24 FEB 2026
23 13 23 ABOVEGROUND, STEELE, INSULATED, FUEL OIL STORAGE
TANK (MEP) ............................................................................................. 24 FEB 2026 23 21 13 HVAC PIPING (MEP) ................................................................................ 24 FEB 2026 23 21 16 HYDRONIC PIPING SPECIALTIES (MEP) ............................................... 24 FEB 2026 23 31 13 SHEETMETAL DUCTWORK (MEP) ......................................................... 24 FEB 2026 23 33 00 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES (MEP) ........................................................... 24 FEB 2026 23 34 18 CENTRIFUGAL EXHAUST FANS - ROOF AND WALL (MEP) ................. 24 FEB 2026 23 82 20 FAN COIL UNITS AND BLOWER COIL UNITS (MEP) ............................. 24 FEB 2026
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DIVISION 25 — INTEGRATED AUTOMATION
NOT USED
DIVISION 26 — ELECTRICAL
26 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL (MEP) ......................... 24 FEB 2026 26 05 05 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION FOR ELECTRICAL (MEP) ............................. 24 FEB 2026
26 05 19 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND
CABLES (MEP)......................................................................................... 24 FEB 2026
26 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (MEP) ..... 24 FEB 2026
26 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (MEP) ....... 24 FEB 2026
26 05 33.13 CONDUIT FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (MEP) ..................................... 24 FEB 2026 26 05 33.16 BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (MEP) ......................................... 24 FEB 2026 26 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (MEP) ......................... 24 FEB 2026 26 05 73 POWER SYSTEM ANALYSIS (MEP) ....................................................... 24 FEB 2026 26 05 83 WIRING CONNECTIONS (MEP) .............................................................. 24 FEB 2026 26 23 13 PARALLELING LOW VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR (MEP)........................... 24 FEB 2026 26 24 13 SWITCHBOARDS (MEP) .......................................................................... 24 FEB 2026 26 24 16 PANELBOARDS (MEP) ............................................................................ 24 FEB 2026 26 25 13 LOW-VOLTAGE BUSWAYS (MEP) .......................................................... 24 FEB 2026
26 25 50 DOCKING STATIONS FOR GENERATORS AND LOAD BANKS (MEP) . 24 FEB 2026
26 25 51 LOW VOLTAGE PERMANENT LOAD BANK (MEP) ................................ 24 FEB 2026 26 27 26 WIRING DEVICES (MEP) ......................................................................... 24 FEB 2026 26 28 13 FUSES (MEP) ........................................................................................... 24 FEB 2026 26 28 16.16 ENCLOSED SWITCHES (MEP) ............................................................... 24 FEB 2026 26 29 13 ENCLOSED CONTROLLERS (MEP) ....................................................... 24 FEB 2026 26 29 23 VARIABLE FREQUENCY MOTOR CONTROLLERS (MEP) .................... 24 FEB 2026 26 32 13 ENGINE GENERATORS (MEP) ............................................................... 24 FEB 2026 26 36 00 TRANSFER SWITCHES (MEP) ................................................................ 24 FEB 2026 26 41 13 LIGHTNING PROTECTION FOR STRUCTURES (MEP) ......................... 24 FEB 2026 26 43 00 SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES (MEP) .................................................. 24 FEB 2026
DIVISION 27 — COMMUNICATIONS
NOT USED
DIVISION 28 — ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
28 46 00 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM (MEP) .................................... 24 FEB 2026
DIVISION 31 — EARTHWORK
31 20 00 EARTH MOVING (C) ................................................................................ 24 FEB 2026
DIVISION 32 — EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
32 13 13 CONCRETE PAVING (C) ......................................................................... 24 FEB 2026 32 17 23 PAVEMENT MARKINGS (C) .................................................................... 24 FEB 2026
DIVISION 33 — UTILITIES
33 10 00 WATER UTILITIES (C) ............................................................................. 24 FEB 2026 33 40 00 STORM SEWER UTILITIES (C) ............................................................... 24 FEB 2026
GENERATOR INSTALLATION ISSUE FOR BID, PERMIT, AND CONSTRUCTION
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ARCHITECT SEAL PAGE
DOCUMENT 00 01 07.01 - ARCHITECT SEAL PAGE
Sections identified on the Table of Contents with a suffix of (A) have been furnished by the Architect for this Project:
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MEP SEAL PAGE (MEP)
DOCUMENT 00 01 07.05 - MEP SEAL PAGE
Sections identified on the Table of Contents with a suffix of (MEP) have been furnished by SSR (Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural Engineer) for this Project:
MECHANICAL SEAL
ELECTRICAL SEAL
STRUCTURAL SEAL
FO T EE XTA AT SS
SUSAN A. KRAMER
67040
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
ISSUE FOR BID, PERMIT, AND CONSTRUCTION
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CIVIL SEAL PAGE (C)
DOCUMENT 00 01 07.2 – CIVIL SEAL PAGE
All sections identified on the Table of Contents with a suffix of (C) have been furnished by H2B Engineering (Civil Engineer) for this Project:
CIVIL SEAL
REAGAN P. EDWARDS
157678
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SUMMARY
SECTION 01 10 00 - SUMMARY
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Project information.
B. Work covered by Contract Documents.
C. Access to site.
D. Coordination with occupants.
E. Work restrictions.
F. Specification and drawing conventions.
1.2 PROJECT INFORMATION
A. Project Identification: Ben Taub Hospital Campus - Switchgear, ATS, and Generator Installation.
B. Owner: Harris Health - Ben Taub Hospital
C. Architect: Kirksey | Architecture
D. Architect's Consultants: The Architect has retained the following design professionals who have prepared designated portions of the Contract Documents:
1. Civil Engineer: H2B Engineering
2. Structural Engineer: Smtih Seckman Reid, Inc.
3. MEP Engineer: Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.
1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
A. Type of Contract:
1. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.
1.4 ACCESS TO SITE
A. General: Contractor shall have full use of Project site for construction operations during construction period. Contractor's use of Project site is limited only by Owner's right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of Project.
B. Use of Site: Limit use of Project site to areas within the Contract limits indicated. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.
1. Driveways, Walkways and Entrances: Keep driveways parking garage, 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.
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.
1.5 COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS
A. Partial Owner Occupancy: Owner will occupy the premises during entire construction period, with the exception of areas under construction. Cooperate with Owner during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Owner usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Owner's operations.
Maintain existing exits unless otherwise indicated.
1. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Owner and authorities having jurisdiction.
2. Provide not less than 72 hours' notice to Owner of activities that will affect Owner's operations.
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1.6 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. On-Site Work Hours: Comply with requirements indicated in Owner's General Conditions.
C. 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 Owner not less than two days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.
2. Obtain Owner's written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions.
D. 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.
1. Notify Owner not less than two days in advance of proposed disruptive operations.
2. Obtain Owner's written permission before proceeding with disruptive operations.
E. Nonsmoking Building: Smoking is not permitted within the building or within 25 feet (8 m) of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor-air intakes.
F. Controlled Substances: Use of tobacco products and other controlled substances on Project site is not permitted.
G. Employee Identification: Comply with requirements indicated in Owner's General Conditions.
1.7 SPECIFICATION AND DRAWING CONVENTIONS
A. Specifications Format: The Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections using CSI/CSC's "MasterFormat 2020" 50-Division numbering system.
1. Section Identification: The Specifications use section numbers and titles to help cross-referencing in the Contract Documents. Sections in the Project Manual are in numeric sequence, without all numbers included in the sequence. Consult the Table of Contents at the beginning of the Project Manual to determine numbers and names of sections in the Contract Documents.
2. The order of articles, paragraphs, subparagraphs, and sub-subparagraphs within the text of any Specification section is defined by a sequence of indentations.
a. Article, paragraph and subparagraph titles, and other identifications of subject matter in the
Specifications, are intended as an aid in locating and recognizing various requirements in the beginning words of a sentence.
b. Specification text shall govern over titling and shall be understood to be interpreted as a whole.
Where a title establishes the subject, the titles are subordinate to and do not define, limit, or otherwise restrict the Specification text.
3. The captions and headings of various subdivisions of the Contract Documents are intended only as a matter of reference and convenience for describing the Work and in no way define, prescribe, or limit the scope or intent of the Contract Documents or any subdivision thereof.
B. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations. These conventions are as follows:
1. Abbreviated Language: Language used in the Specifications and other Contract Documents is abbreviated. Words and meanings shall be interpreted as appropriate. Words implied, but not stated, shall be inferred as the sense requires. Singular words shall be interpreted as plural, and plural words shall be interpreted as singular where applicable as the context of the Contract Documents indicates.
2. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications. Requirements expressed in the imperative mood are to be performed by Contractor. Occasionally, the indicative or subjunctive mood may be used in the Section Text for clarity to describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by Contractor or by others when so noted.
a. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.
b. Contract Documents may omit modifying words such as “all” or “any,” and articles such as “the” or “an.” The absence of a modifier or article from one statement that appears in another is not intended to affect the interpretation of either statement.
3. Specification requirements are to be performed by Contractor unless specifically stated otherwise.
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4. The Specifications do not:
a. Establish trade jurisdictions or divisions of responsibility.
b. Define subcontract scopes of work.
5. Work specified in any one Section is related to, and dependent upon, Work specified in other Sections, whether or not specific reference is made to the Work of other Sections. Cross-references in the Specifications are general references intended as a matter of convenience for aiding in the location general information and are not all-inclusive.
6. Names, telephone numbers, and website addresses and other contact information listed in the Contract Documents are for convenience only, are subject to change, and are believed to be accurate and up to date as of the printing of the Contract Documents.
7. Use of the word “including,” when following any general statement, shall not be construed to limit such statement to specific items or matters listed, whether or not non-limiting language (such as “without limitation,” “but not limited to,” or other words of similar import) is used with reference thereto; but rather, shall be deemed to refer to all other items or matters that could reasonably fall within the broadest possible scope of such general statement.
C. Division 01 General Requirements: Requirements of Sections in Division 01 apply to the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.
D. Drawing Coordination: Requirements for materials and products identified on Drawings are described in detail in the Specifications. One or more of the following are used on Drawings to identify materials and products:
1. Terminology: Materials and products are identified by the typical generic terms used in the individual Specifications Sections.
2. Abbreviations: Materials and products are identified by abbreviations published as part of the U.S.
National CAD Standard and scheduled on Drawings.
3. Keynoting: Materials and products are identified by reference keynotes referencing Specification
Section numbers found in this Project Manual.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
A. Materials or products containing asbestos are not permitted.
PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED)
END OF SECTION
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SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES
SECTION 01 25 00 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Administrative and procedural requirements for substitutions.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Substitutions: Changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those required by the Contract Documents and proposed by Contractor.
1. Substitutions for Cause: Changes proposed by Contractor that are required due to changed Project conditions, such as unavailability of product, regulatory changes, or unavailability of required warranty terms.
2. Substitutions for Convenience: Changes proposed by Contractor or Owner that are not required in order to meet other Project requirements but may offer advantage to Contractor or Owner.
1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS
A. Substitution Requests: Submit three copies of each request for consideration. Identify product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification Section number and title and Drawing numbers and titles.
1. Substitution Request Form: Use form provided in Project Manual.
2. Documentation: Show compliance with requirements for substitutions and the following, as applicable:
a. Statement indicating why specified product or fabrication or installation cannot be provided, if applicable.
b. Coordination information, including a list of changes or revisions needed to other parts of the
Work and to construction performed by Owner and separate contractors that will be necessary to accommodate proposed substitution.
c. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitution with those of the Work specified. Include annotated copy of applicable Specification Section. Significant qualities may include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, sustainable design characteristics, warranties, and specific features and requirements indicated. Indicate deviations, if any, from the Work specified.
d. Product Data, including drawings and descriptions of products and fabrication and installation procedures.
e. Samples, where applicable or requested.
f. Certificates and qualification data, where applicable or requested.
g. List of similar installations for completed projects with project names and addresses and names and addresses of architects and owners.
h. Material test reports from a qualified testing agency indicating and interpreting test results for compliance with requirements indicated.
i. Research reports evidencing compliance with building code in effect for Project, from ICC-ES or other agency approved by local authority.
j. Detailed comparison of Contractor's construction schedule using proposed substitution with products specified for the Work, including effect on the overall Contract Time. If specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within the Contract Time, include letter from manufacturer, on manufacturer's letterhead, stating date of receipt of purchase order, lack of availability, or delays in delivery.
k. Cost information, including a proposal of change, if any, in the Contract Sum.
l. Contractor's certification that proposed substitution complies with requirements in the Contract
Documents except as indicated in substitution request, is compatible with related materials, and is appropriate for applications indicated.
m. Contractor's waiver of rights to additional payment or time that may subsequently become necessary because of failure of proposed substitution to produce indicated results.
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SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES
3. Architect's Action: If necessary, Architect will request additional information or documentation for evaluation within seven days of receipt of a request for substitution. Architect will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution within 15 days of receipt of request, or seven days of receipt of additional information or documentation, whichever is later.
a. Forms of Acceptance: Change Order, Construction Change Directive, or Architect's
Supplemental Instructions for minor changes in the Work.
b. Acceptance, if granted, will be based on reliance upon data submitted and the opinion, knowledge, information, and belief of the Architect at the time decision is rendered. Approval therefore is interim in nature and subject to reevaluation and reconsideration as additional data, materials, workmanship, and coordination with other work are observed and reviewed.
c. In proposing items for consideration, Contractor assumes all risk, costs, and responsibility for item's final acceptance, compliance with Contract Documents, integration into the Work, and performance.
d. Use product specified if Architect does not issue a decision on use of a proposed substitution within time allocated.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Compatibility of Substitutions: Investigate and document compatibility of proposed substitution with related products and materials. Engage a qualified testing agency to perform compatibility tests recommended by manufacturers.
B. A Substitution Request for products, assemblies, and equipment constitutes a representation that the Contractor:
1. Has investigated the proposed product and determined that it meets or exceeds the quality level of the specified product, equipment, assembly, or system.
2. Has confirmed that the proposed substitution does not affect dimensions or functional clearances.
3. Agrees to provide the same warranty for the substitution as for the specified product.
4. Agrees to coordinate installation and make changes to other work that may be required for no additional cost to the Owner.
5. Waives claims for additional costs or time extension that may subsequently become apparent.
1.5 PROCEDURES
A. Coordination: Revise or adjust affected work as necessary to integrate work of the approved substitutions.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 SUBSTITUTIONS
A. Substitutions for Cause: Submit requests for substitution immediately on discovery of need for change, but not later than 15 days prior to time required for preparation and review of related submittals.
1. Conditions: Architect will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Architect will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:
a. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.
b. Requested substitution provides sustainable design characteristics that specified product provided .
c. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.
d. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule.
e. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of authorities having jurisdiction.
f. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.
g. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work.
h. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.
i. If requested substitution involves more than one contractor, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all contractors involved.
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B. Substitutions for Convenience: Architect will consider requests for substitution if received within 60 days after commencement of the Work. Requests received after that time may be considered or rejected at discretion of Architect.
1. Conditions: Architect will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Architect will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:
a. Requested substitution offers Owner a substantial advantage in cost, time, energy conservation, or other considerations, after deducting additional responsibilities Owner must assume. Owner's additional responsibilities may include compensation to Architect for redesign and evaluation services, increased cost of other construction by Owner, and similar considerations.
b. Requested substitution does not require extensive revisions to the Contract Documents.
c. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.
d. Requested substitution provides sustainable design characteristics that specified product provided .
e. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.
f. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule.
g. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of authorities having jurisdiction.
h. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.
i. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work.
j. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.
k. If requested substitution involves more than one contractor, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all contractors involved.
2.2 ATTACHMENTS
A. Substitution Request Form.
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SUBSTITUTION REQUEST FORM
SECTION 01 25 00.13 - SUBSTITUTION REQUEST FORM
PROJECT: _______________________________ (After Contract Award)
TO: _________________________________
NO. _________________________________
DATE:_________________________________
Contractor hereby requests acceptance of the following product or system as a substitution in accordance with provisions of Division 01 Section “Substitution Procedures:”
1. SPECIFIED PRODUCT OR SYSTEM
Substitution request for: _________________________________________________
Specification Section No.: _________________ Article/ Paragraph: _________________
2. REASON FOR SUBSTITUTION REQUEST
SPECIFIED PRODUCT . . . PROPOSED PRODUCT . . .
☐ Is no longer available. ☐ Will reduce construction time
☐ Is unable to meet project schedule. ☐ Will result in cost savings of
☐ Is unsuitable for the designated application. $ _________________ to Project
☐ Cannot interface with adjacent materials. ☐ Is for supplier’s convenience
☐ Is not compatible with adjacent materials. ☐ Is for subcontractor’s convenience
☐ Cannot provide the specified warranty. ☐ Other:____________________
☐ Cannot be constructed as indicated ___________________________
☐ Cannot be obtained due to one or more of the following:
☐ Strike ☐ Bankruptcy of manufacturer or supplier
☐ Lockout ☐ Similar occurrence (explain below)
3. SUPPORTING DATA
☐ Drawings, specifications, product data, performance data, test data, and any other necessary information to facilitate review of the Substitution Request is attached.
☐ Sample is attached. ☐ Sample will be sent if requested.
4. QUALITY COMPARISON
Provide all necessary side-by-side comparative data as required to facilitate review of Substitution Request:
SPECIFIED PRODUCT PROPOSED PRODUCT
Manufacturer: _____________________________________________________
Name / Brand: _____________________________________________________
Catalog No.: _____________________________________________________
Vendor: _____________________________________________________
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Variations: _____________________________________________________
(Add Additional Sheets If Necessary)
Local Distributor or Supplier: ___________________________________________
Maintenance Service Available: ☐ Yes ☐ No
Spare Parts Source: __________________________________________________
Warranty: ☐ Yes ☐ No _____ Years
5. PREVIOUS INSTALLATIONS
Identification of at least three similar projects on which proposed substitution was used:
PROJECT #1:
Project: _______________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________
Architect: _______________________________________________________
Owner: _______________________________________________________
Contractor: _______________________________________________________
Date Installed: _______________________________________________________
PROJECT #2:
Project: _______________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________
Architect: _______________________________________________________
Owner: _______________________________________________________
Contractor: _______________________________________________________
Date Installed: _______________________________________________________
6. EFFECT OF SUBSTITUTION
Proposed substitution affects other work or trades: ☐ No ☐ Yes (if yes, explain)
Proposed substitution requires dimensional revisions or redesign of architectural, structural, M-E-P, life safety, or other work:
☐ No ☐ Yes (if yes, attach data explaining revisions)
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7. STATEMENT OF CONFORMANCE OF REQUEST TO CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
Contractor and Subcontractor have investigated the proposed substitution and hereby represent that:
A. They have personally investigated the proposed substitution and believe that it is equal to or superior in all respects to specified product, except as stated above;
B. The proposed substitution is in compliance with applicable codes and ordinances;
C. The proposed substitution will provide same warranty as specified for specified product;
D. They will coordinate the incorporation of the proposed substitution into the Work, and will include modifications to the Work as required to fully integrate the substitution;
E. They have included complete cost data and implications of the substitution (attached);
F. They will pay any redesign fees incurred by the Architect or any of the Architect’s consultants, and any special inspection costs incurred by the Owner, caused by the use of this product;
G. They waive all future claims for added cost or time to the Contract related to the substitution, or that become known after substitution is accepted.
H. The Architect’s approval, if granted, will be based upon reliance upon data submitted and the opinion, knowledge, information, and belief of the Architect at the time decision is rendered and Addendum is issued; and that Architect’s approval therefore is interim in nature and subject to reevaluation and reconsideration as additional data, materials, workmanship, and coordination with other work are observed and reviewed.
Contractor:______________________________________________________________ (Name of Contractor)
Date:___________________ By: _______________________________________
Subcontractor:__________________________________________________________ (Name of Subcontractor)
Date:___________________ By: _______________________________________
Note: Unresponsive or incomplete requests will be rejected and returned without review.
8. ARCHITECT'S REVIEW AND ACTION
☐ Substitution is accepted.
☐ Substitution is accepted, with the following comments:______________________
☐ Resubmit Substitution Request:
☐ Provide more information in the following areas: ______________________
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☐ Provide proposal indicating amount of savings / credit to Owner
☐ Bidding Contractor shall sign Bidder's Statement of Conformance
☐ Bidding Subcontractor shall sign Bidder's Statement of Conformance
☐ Substitution is not accepted:
☐ Substitution Request received too late.
☐ Substitution Request received directly from subcontractor or supplier.
☐ Substitution Request not submitted in accordance with requirements.
☐ Substitution Request Form is not properly executed.
☐ Substitution Request does not indicate what item is being proposed.
☐ Insufficient information submitted to facilitate proper evaluation.
☐ Proposed product does not appear to comply with specified requirements.
☐ Proposed product will require substantial revisions to Contract Documents.
By: ___________________________________________
Date:________________________
Architect has relied upon the information provided by the Contractor, and makes no claim as to the accuracy, completeness, or validity of such information. If an accepted substitution is later found to be not in compliance with the Contract Documents, Contractor shall provide the specified product.
9. OWNER’S REVIEW AND ACTION
☐ Substitution is accepted; Architect to prepare Change Order.
☐ Substitution is not accepted.
☐ Owner will pay Architect directly for redesign fees.
☐ Include Architect’s Additional Service fee for implementing the substitution in the Change Order.
By: ____________________________________________
Date:________________________ (Owner’s Representative)
END OF FORM
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CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS PROCEDURES
SECTION 01 26 00 - CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS PROCEDURES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Administrative and procedural requirements for handling and processing Contract modifications.
1.2 MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK
A. Architect will issue supplemental instructions authorizing minor changes in the Work, not involving adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time, on AIA Document G710, "Architect's Supplemental Instructions."
1.3 PROPOSAL REQUESTS
A. Owner-Initiated Proposal Requests: Architect will issue a detailed description of proposed changes in the Work that may require adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time. If necessary, the description will include supplemental or revised Drawings and Specifications.
1. Work Change Proposal Requests issued by Architect are not instructions either to stop work in progress or to execute the proposed change.
2. Within time specified in Proposal Request or 20 days, when not otherwise specified, after receipt of
Proposal Request, submit a quotation estimating cost adjustments to the Contract Sum and the Contract Time necessary to execute the change.
a. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total amount of purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.
b. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.
c. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change.
d. Include an updated Contractor's construction schedule that indicates the effect of the change, including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.
e. Quotation Form: Use CSI Form 13.6D, "Proposal Worksheet Summary," and Form 13.6C, "Proposal Worksheet Detail." or other forms acceptable to Architect.
B. Contractor-Initiated Proposals: If latent or changed conditions require modifications to the Contract, Contractor may initiate a claim by submitting a request for a change to Architect.
1. Include a statement outlining reasons for the change and the effect of the change on the Work.
Provide a complete description of the proposed change. Indicate the effect of the proposed change on the Contract Sum and the Contract Time.
2. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total amount of purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.
3. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.
4. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change.
5. Include an updated Contractor's construction schedule that indicates the effect of the change, including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.
6. Comply with requirements in Section 01 25 00 - Substitution Procedures if the proposed change requires substitution of one product or system for product or system specified.
7. Proposal Request Form: Use CSI Form 13.6A, "Change Order Request (Proposal)," with attachments CSI Form 13.6D, "Proposal Worksheet Summary," and Form 13.6C, "Proposal Worksheet Detail." or other form acceptable to Architect.
1.4 CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES
A. On Owner's approval of a Work Changes Proposal Request, Architect will issue a Change Order for signatures of Owner and Contractor on AIA Document G701 or other form acceptable to Architect.
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1.5 CONSTRUCTION CHANGE DIRECTIVE
A. Construction Change Directive: Architect may issue a Construction Change Directive on AIA Document G714. ConstructionChange Directive instructs Contractor to proceed with a change in the Work, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order.
1. Construction Change Directive contains a complete description of change in the Work. It also designates method to be followed to determine change in the Contract Sum or the Contract Time.
B. Documentation: Maintain detailed records on a time and material basis of work required by the ConstructionChange Directive.
1. After completion of change, submit an itemized account and supporting data necessary to substantiate cost and time adjustments to the Contract.
PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)
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PAYMENT PROCEDURES
SECTION 01 29 00 - PAYMENT PROCEDURES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Administrative and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and process Applications for Payment.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Schedule of Values: A statement furnished by Contractor allocating portions of the Contract Sum to various portions of the Work and used as the basis for reviewing Contractor's Applications for Payment.
1.3 SCHEDULE OF VALUES
A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation of the schedule of values with preparation of Contractor's construction schedule.
1. Coordinate line items in the schedule of values with other required administrative forms and schedules, including the following:
a. Application for Payment forms with continuation sheets.
b. Submittal schedule.
c. Items required to be indicated as separate activities in Contractor's construction schedule.
2. Submit the schedule of values to Architect at earliest possible date, but no later than seven days before the date scheduled for submittal of initial Applications for Payment.
B. Format and Content: Use Project Manual table of contents as a guide to establish line items for the schedule of values. Provide at least one line item for each Specification Section.
1. Identification: Include the following Project identification on the schedule of values:
a. Project name and location.
b. Name of Architect.
c. Architect's project number.
d. Contractor's name and address.
e. Date of submittal.
2. Arrange schedule of values consistent with format of AIA Document G703.
3. Arrange the schedule of values in tabular form with separate columns to indicate the following for each item listed:
a. Related Specification Section or Division.
b. Description of the Work.
c. Name of subcontractor.
d. Name of manufacturer or fabricator.
e. Name of supplier.
f. Change Orders (numbers) that affect value.
g. Dollar value of the following, as a percentage of the Contract Sum to nearest one-hundredth percent, adjusted to total 100 percent.
1) Labor.
2) Materials.
3) Equipment.
4. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of Applications for Payment and progress reports. Coordinate with Project Manual table of contents.
Provide multiple line items for principal subcontract amounts in excess of five percent of the Contract Sum.
a. Include separate line items under Contractor and principal subcontracts for Project closeout requirements in an amount totaling five percent of the Contract Sum and subcontract amount.
5. Round amounts to nearest whole dollar; total shall equal the Contract Sum.
6. Provide a separate line item in the schedule of values for each part of the Work where Applications for Payment may include materials or equipment purchased or fabricated and stored, but not yet installed.
a. Differentiate between items stored on-site and items stored off-site. If required, include evidence of insurance.
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7. Provide separate line items in the schedule of values for initial cost of materials, for each subsequent stage of completion, and for total installed value of that part of the Work.
8. Each item in the schedule of values and Applications for Payment shall be complete. Include total cost and proportionate share of general overhead and profit for each item.
a. Temporary facilities and other major cost items that are not direct cost of actual work-in-place may be shown either as separate line items in the schedule of values or distributed as general overhead expense, at Contractor's option.
9. Schedule Updating: Update and resubmit the schedule of values before the next Applications for Payment when Change Orders or Construction Change Directives result in a change in the Contract Sum.
1.4 APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT
A. Each Application for Payment following the initial Application for Payment shall be consistent with previous applications and payments as certified by Architect and paid for by Owner.
1. Initial Application for Payment, Application for Payment at time of Substantial Completion, and final
Application for Payment involve additional requirements.
B. Payment Application Times: The date for each progress payment is indicated in the Agreement between Owner and Contractor. The period of construction work covered by each Application for Payment is the period indicated in the Agreement.
C. Application for Payment Forms: Use AIA Document G702 and AIA Document G703 as form for Applications for Payment.
D. Application Preparation: Complete every entry on form. Notarize and execute by a person authorized to sign legal documents on behalf of Contractor. Architect will return incomplete applications without action.
1. Entries shall match data on the schedule of values and Contractor's construction schedule. Use updated schedules if revisions were made.
2. Include amounts for work completed following previous Application for Payment, whether or not payment has been received. Include only amounts for work completed at time of Application for Payment.
3. Include amounts of Change Orders and Construction Change Directives issued before last day of construction period covered by application.
4. Indicate separate amounts for work being carried out under Owner-requested project acceleration.
E. Stored Materials: Include in Application for Payment amounts applied for materials or equipment purchased or fabricated and stored, but not yet installed. Differentiate between items stored on-site and items stored off-site.
1. Provide certificate of insurance, evidence of transfer of title to Owner, and consent of surety to payment, for stored materials.
2. Provide supporting documentation that verifies amount requested, such as paid invoices. Match amount requested with amounts indicated on documentation; do not include overhead and profit on stored materials.
3. Provide summary documentation for stored materials indicating the following:
a. Value of materials previously stored and remaining stored as of date of previous Applications for Payment.
b. Value of previously…
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