Amendment 01 - 2007 Specifications-Raleigh Roof.pdf

USDA/ARS/SEA 1

Replace Roof Plant Science Bldg. Raleigh, NC

SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section No. Title

CS COVER SHEET

TOC TABLE OF CONTENTS

BIDSCHED BID SCHEDULE

00851 LIST OF DRAWINGS

01100 SUMMARY

01140 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01300 SUBMITTALS

01310 SUBSTITUTIONS

01410 TESTING SERVICES

01420 REFERENCES

01500 CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS

01700 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

06100 ROUGH CARPENTRY

07511 BUILT-UP ASPHALT ROOFING

07591 PREPARATION FOR RE-ROOFING

07620 SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM

V ASBESTOS SAMPLING ANALYSIS & REPORT

END OF SECTION

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BID SCHEDULE

Base Bid:

Having carefully examined the specifications entitled Replace Roof, Plant Science Bldg., Raleigh, NC, and the drawings similarly entitled and numbered X1.1, A1.1, A1.2, and A3.1, all dated May 4, 2007 and addendum No(s). , the offeror proposes to furnish all services, labor, supervision and materials called for by them in accordance with the said documents for the sum of $ Dollars ($ ) which sum is hereinafter called the "Base Bid".

SECTION 00851

LIST OF DRAWINGS

The drawings listed below accompanying this specification form a part of the contract.

Drawing No. Title

X1.1 COVER SHEET

A1.1 EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN

A1.2 NEW WORK ROOF PLAN

A3.1 DETAILS

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SECTION 01100

SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Work covered by the Contract Documents.

2. Type of the Contract.

3. Use of premises.

4. Owner's occupancy requirements.

5. Work restrictions.

6. Specification formats and conventions.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 1 Section "Temporary Facilities and Controls" for limitations and procedures governing temporary use of Owner's facilities.

1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Identification: USDA Plant Science Building Replace Roof

1. Project Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

B. Owner: United States Department of Agriculture

C. Architect: Toland Mizell Architects/Applied Engineering Solutions, A Joint Venture

D. The Work consists of the following:

1. The Work includes complete tear-off of existing roofing down to the metal deck and replacement with a new 4-ply asphalt built-up roofing system with a granulated cap sheet.

1.4 TYPE OF CONTRACT

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A. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.

1.5 USE OF PREMISES

A. General: Contractor shall have full use of premises for construction operations, including use of Project site, during construction period. Contractor's use of premises is limited only by Owner's right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of Project and any administrative requirements such as security concerns, administrative closures, and similar requirements.

B. General: Contractor shall have limited use of premises for construction operations as indicated on Drawings by the Contract limits.

C. Use of Site: Limit use of premises to work in areas approved by Contracting Officer. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Limits: Confine constructions operations to approved areas.

2. Owner Occupancy: Allow for Owner occupancy of Project site.

3. Driveways 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.

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

D. Use of Existing Building: Maintain existing building in a weathertight condition throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Protect building and its occupants during construction period.

1.6 OWNER'S OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS

A. Full Owner Occupancy: Owner will occupy site and existing building during entire construction period. Cooperate with Owner during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Owner usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Owner's day-to-day 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' written notice to Owner of activities that will affect Owner's operations.

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1.7 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed inside the existing building during normal business working hours, Monday through Friday, except otherwise indicated.

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 arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Owner not less than two (2) days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without Owner's written permission.

C. Nonsmoking Building: Smoking is not permitted within the building or within 25 feet (8 m) of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

1.8 SPECIFICATION FORMATS AND CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Format: The Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections using the 16-division format and CSI/CSC's "MasterFormat" numbering system.

1. Section Identification: The Specifications use Section numbers and titles to help cross-referencing in the Contract Documents. Sections in the Specifications are in numeric sequence; however, the sequence is incomplete because all available Section numbers are not used. Consult the table of contents at the beginning of the Specifications to determine numbers and names of Sections in the Contract Documents.

2. Division 1: Sections in Division 1 govern the execution of the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

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.

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1.9 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01100

SECTION 01140

WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SPECIAL SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

A. The entire facility will remain in operation during the entire construction period. The Contractor shall conduct his operations so as to cause the least possible interference with normal operations of the activity.

B. Permission to interrupt any Activity roads and/or utility service shall be requested in writing a minimum of 10 calendar days prior to the desired date of interruption.

C. All asbestos abatement, rotary hammers/vibratory tools or other disruptive work will be done outside of regular working hours on weekdays or on weekends. Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer in writing the schedule for all such work for approval a minimum of 10 calendar days prior to commencement of such work.

1.2 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES

A. Activity Regulations

Ensure that Contractor personnel employed on the Activity become familiar with and obey Activity regulations including safety, fire, traffic and security regulations. Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. To minimize traffic congestion, delivery of materials shall be outside of peak traffic hours (6:30 to 8:00 a.m.

and 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.) unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. Wear hard hats in designated areas. Do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry. The Contractor's equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identification.

1. Employee List

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The Contractor shall provide to the Contracting officer, in writing, the names of two designated representatives authorized to request personnel and vehicle passes for employees and subcontractor's employees prior to commencement of work under this contract.

B. Working Hours

1. Regular working hours shall consist of a 9 hour period established by the Contracting Officer, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Government holidays.

2.. If building is shut down by Location Coordinator all work under this contract will cease until “shut down” lifted and building operation begins again.

C. Work Outside Regular Hours

Work outside regular working hours requires Contracting Officer approval. Make written application 10 days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government for inspecting the work in progress, giving the specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title. Based on the justification provided, the Contracting Officer may approve work outside regular hours.

During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work shall be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer. Make utility cutovers after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays unless directed otherwise.

D. Occupied and Existing Building

The Contractor shall be working in an existing building which is occupied.

The existing buildings and their contents shall be kept secure at all times. Provide temporary closures as required to maintain security as directed by the Contracting Officer.

Provide dust covers or protective enclosures to protect existing work that remains and Government material located in and around the buildings that may be affected by the work during the construction period.

E. Utility Cutovers and Interruptions

1. Make utility cutovers and interruptions after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays. Conform to procedures required in the paragraph "Work Outside Regular Hours."

2. Ensure that new utility lines are complete, except for the connection, before interrupting existing service.

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3. Interruption to water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, telephone service, electric service, air conditioning, heating, fire alarm and compressed air shall be considered utility cutovers pursuant to the paragraph entitled "Work Outside Regular Hours." Such interruption shall be further limited to 8 hours unless longer time period is approved by Contracting Officer. This time limit includes time for deactivation and reactivation.

4. Operation of Station Utilities: The Contractor shall not operate nor disturb the setting of control devices in the station utilities system, including water, sewer, electrical, and steam services. The Government will operate the control devices as required for normal conduct of the work. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer giving 72 hours advance written notice when such operation is required for localized areas. Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer giving 7 calendar days advance written notice when such operation will affect major areas of the building.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

Not Used.

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SECTION 01300

SUBMITTALS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Submit shop drawings and samples for specific items required by the specifications. The Contractor shall comply with the specific requirements of the contract documents.

1.2 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Shop drawings include fabrication, erection and setting drawings, manufacturer's standard drawings, schedules, descriptive literature, catalogs, brochures, performance and test data, diagrams, cuts, and all other descriptive data. Information in this section shall supplement the submittal information in other specification sections but shall not limit or void any specific requirements of other sections.

1. Submittal Data: The Contractor shall check data carefully to insure compliance with these specifications prior to submitting. Submittals shall be assembled in complete sets, by trade, and bound as specified herein. Submittal data shall be submitted at one time unless unavailable drawings would delay job progress. For product data describing two or more variants of the same model product, clearly mark the selected product and all included accessories and options. Submittal data types are as follow:

a. Compliance Data: Published literature, certificates and lists indicating the product’s compliance with standards referenced in these specifications.

b. Published Literature: Indicate dimensions, weights, capacities, ratings, horsepower, gages and finishes of materials, and electrical characteristics and connection requirements.

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c. Performance Data: Performance data including fan curves, pump curves, and equipment output capacities complete with rating conditions as scheduled on contract drawings. As a minimum submitted data shall include all performance data scheduled or noted on contract drawings.

d. Electrical Requirements: Power supply wiring including wiring diagrams for interlock and control wiring, clearly indicating factory-installed and field-installed wiring.

e. Samples and Color Selection Charts.

f. Shop Drawings: Indicate assembly, unit dimensions, weight loading, required clearances, construction details, field connection details, and electrical characteristics and connection requirements.

g. Manufacturer's Instructions: Include installation instructions.

h. Coordination Drawings: Prepare coordination drawings to a scale of 1/4" = 1'-0" or larger clearly indicating information as scheduled at the end of this Section.

B. Submit shop drawings for work in six (6) copies, in lieu of number of copies required in elsewhere in contract. Distribution of the submittals will be determined by the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall submit all of a given discipline's submittals in an indexed, tabbed and bound package. The bound submittal packages shall be separated into the following disciplines: Architecture, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical. Failure to submit complete indexed, tabbed, and bound submittal packages will result in rejection of all submittals.

1. Binder: Each set of submittals shall be bound in a three-ring binder of suitable thickness of accommodate the entire submittal set and measuring 10 inches by 11-1/2 inches. The binder shall be made of plastic-coated stiff cardboard and shall have the project title, and Contractor's names affixed to the outside of the front cover and spine. Data shall be separated by tab sheets and the tabs shall be numbered. The submittal shall include an index sheet listing the tab numbers.

Submittals not prepared as specified herein will be returned to the Contractor for resubmittal.

C. Within 14 days of request, the Contractor shall submit to Contracting Officer a schedule for submission of shop drawings indicating dates of submissions by the Contractor and the dates approval by Contracting Officer should be received. Dates shall recognize time required for examination and resubmission if required; and shall create no delay in ordering, fabrication and construction. The schedule shall be consistent with the progress schedule. The shop drawing submission schedule may be subject to change upon review by Contracting Officer and Contractor in accordance with the progress of the work.

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D. The contractor shall review, approve and submit the shop drawings, and similar submittals. Submittals made by the Contractor which are not required by the Contract Documents may be returned without action. Submittals made which are not marked "approved" by the Contractor will be returned without action. By approving and submitting shop drawings and similar submittals, the Contractor represents that the Contractor has determined and verified materials, field measurements and field construction criteria related thereto, or will do so, and has checked and coordinated the information contained within such submittals with the requirements of the work and the contract documents.

E. Shop drawing submittals shall indicate the methods and material by which contract requirements are proposed to be satisfied. Any changes in dimensions, details, materials or other requirements, differing from those shown on the contract drawings, shall be "flagged" on the shop drawings and such shop drawings accompanied by a written request for authorization and reason for requested change. The Contractor shall not be relieved of responsibility for deviations from requirements of the contract documents by Contracting Officer’s approval of shop drawings, product data, samples or similar submittals unless the Contractor has specifically informed Contracting Officer in writing of such deviation at the time of submittal and Contracting Officer has given written approval to the specific deviation.

F. Contracting Officer will review and approve or take other appropriate action upon the

Contractor's submittals, but only for the limited purpose of checking for conformance with information given and the design concept expressed in the contract documents.

Review of such submittals is not conducted for the purpose of determining the accuracy and completeness of other details such as dimensions and quantities, or for substantiating instructions for installation or performance of equipment or systems, all of which remain the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contracting Officer review shall not constitute approval of safety precautions of any construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures. The Contracting Officer approval of a specific item shall not indicate approval of an assembly of which the item is a component. Action by Contracting Officer will constitute the following:

REVIEWED / No changes required.

NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN

REVIEWED AS NOTED / Minor corrections noted; do not resubmit.

FURNISH AS CORRECTED

REVISE AND RESUBMIT Multiple corrections required, beyond the responsibility of Contracting Officer to note; correct and resubmit.

DISAPPROVED/REJECTED Does not conform to contract documents; resubmit.

G. Perform no work for which shop drawings are specified unless such drawings are marked

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"REVIEWED" or "REVIEWED AS NOTED". Requests for change authorizations shall have been approved by the Contracting Officer before work shall be performed on changed items.

1.3 SAMPLES

A. Submit samples in duplicate, each labeled with project name, Contractor's name, and complete identification of the material and accompanied by a letter of transmittal giving full information regarding the sample and the project for which it is submitted.

B. Sample areas or panels at the site shall be prepared, and the Contracting Officer given timely notice for inspection. Protect approved field samples and use as standard of quality for the project.

C. Material used on the project shall match approved samples in all respects. Do not use unapproved materials in the project.

1.4 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS:

A. Maintain on site one set of the following record documents; record actual revisions to the Work:

1. Drawings.

2. Specifications.

3. Addenda.

4. Change Orders and other modifications to the Contract.

5. Reviewed Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples.

6. Manufacturer’s instruction for assembly, installation and adjusting.

B. Ensure entries are complete and accurate, enabling future reference by Owner.

C. Store record documents separate from documents used for construction.

D. Record information concurrent with construction progress.

E. Submit documents to the Contracting Officer prior to the request for final payment.

1.5 SUBMITTAL LIST:

Section Section Title Submittal Item 01140 Work Restrictions Employee List 01410 Testing Services Names & Addresses 01410 Testing Services Lab Facilities Inspection 01700 Contract Closeout Wriiten Certification of Compliance 01700 Contract Closeout Government mandated submittals

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Section Section Title Submittal Item 01700 Contract Closeout Asbestos-free Certification 06100 Rough Carpentry Product Data 07511 Asphalt Roofing Product Data 07511 Asphalt Roofing Shop Drawings 07511 Asphalt Roofing Qualification Data 07511 Asphalt Roofing Manufacturer's Certificates 07511 Asphalt Roofing Product Test Reports 07511 Asphalt Roofing Maintenance Data 07511 Asphalt Roofing Warranties 07620 Sheet metal Flashing and trim Product Data 07620 Sheet metal Flashing and trim Shop Drawings 07620 Sheet metal Flashing and trim Qualification Data 07620 Sheet metal Flashing and trim Manufacturer's Certificates 07620 Sheet metal Flashing and trim Maintenance Data 07620 Sheet metal Flashing and trim Warranty

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SECTION 01310

SUBSTITUTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL:

1.1 RELATED SECTION:

A. Section 01300 - SUBMITTALS.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS:

2.1 GENERAL:

A. The Contractor may substitute equal materials and equipment to those specified provided the materials and equipment meet all requirements of the plans and specifications unless otherwise noted on the drawings or in the specifications. It is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to insure that items submitted for approval meet all requirements of the plans and specifications. The approval or disapproval of any submitted item will be considered only if submitted in accordance with Section 01300 - Submittals.

PART 3 - EXECUTION:

3.1 GENERAL:

A. Basis of Design: Model numbers indicated in the specifications or shown on the drawings are the Basis of Design. The Contractor may substitute equal and approved equipment from manufacturers listed in this specification or set forth in an addendum provided said equipment meets all requirements of the plans and specifications, has like electrical characteristics (e.g., same voltage, phase, fusing/circuit breaker requirements, single or multiple points of connection as indicated on the electrical drawings), and will fit in the available spaces in the building as shown.

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B. If the Contractor chooses to provide equipment which meets all of the aforementioned requirements, but has different electrical characteristics, he shall bear all costs associated with that substitution including, but not limited to, breakers, fuses, disconnects, wiring, conduits, panels, starters, contactors, and the like.

C. Substitutions: Substitutions of specified items will be considered prior to submittal of shop drawings. Each request shall include a description of the proposed substitute, the name of material or equipment for which it is to be substituted, drawings, cuts, performance and test data for an evaluation and a statement from the equipment manufacturer's representative that the items to be substituted meet or exceed the specifications of the item substituted for.

D. A request for substitution constitutes a representation that the Contractor:

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

2. Will provide the same warranty for the Substitution as for the specified Product.

3. Will coordinate installation and make changes to other Work which may be required for the Work to be complete with no additional cost to Owner.

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

5. Will reimburse Owner for review or redesign services associated with re-approval by authorities.

E. The Contracting Officer will notify Contractor in writing of decision to accept or reject request.

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SECTION 01410

TESTING SERVICES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Selection and payment.

B. Contractor submittals.

C. Testing Laboratory responsibilities.

D. Testing Laboratory reports.

E. Limits on testing authority.

F. Contractor responsibilities.

G. Schedule of tests.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01300 - Submittals: Manufacturer's certificates.

B. Section 01700 - Contract Closeout: Project record documents.

1.3 REFERENCES

A. ASTM C 802-02 – Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Test Program to

Determine the Precision of Test Methods for Construction Materials.

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B. ASTM C 1021-01 – Standard Practice for Laboratories Engaged in the Testing of Building Sealants.

C. ASTM C 1077-06 – Standard Practice for Laboratories Testing Concrete and Concrete

Aggregates for Use in Construction and Criteria for Laboratory Evaluation.

D. ASTM C 1093-06 - Standard Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for Unit Masonry.

E. ASTM D 3740-04 – Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction.

F. ASTM E 329-07 – Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection and/or Testing.

G. ASTM E 543-06 - Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing.

H. ASTM E 699-03 – Standard Practice for Evaluation of Agencies Involved in Testing, Quality

Assurance, and Evaluating Building Components.

1.4 SELECTION AND PAYMENT

A. Employment and payment for services of an independent testing agency or laboratory to perform specified testing, by Contractor

B. Employment of testing agency or laboratory in no way relieves Contractor of obligation to perform Work in accordance with requirements of Contract Documents.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with requirements of ASTM C802, ASTM C1021, ASTM C1077, ASTM C1093, ASTM D3740, ASTM E329, ASTM E543, and ASTM E699.

B. Laboratory: Authorized to operate in State in which Project is located.

C. Laboratory Staff: Maintain a full time registered Engineer on staff to review services.

D. Testing Equipment: Calibrated at reasonable intervals with devices of an accuracy traceable to either National Bureau of Standards or accepted values of natural physical constants.

1.6 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS

A. Prior to start of Work, submit testing laboratory name, address, and telephone number, and names of full time registered Engineer and responsible officer.

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B. Submit copy of report of laboratory facilities inspection made by Materials Reference Laboratory of National Bureau of Standards during most recent inspection, with memorandum of remedies of any deficiencies reported by the inspection.

1.7 TESTING LABORATORY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Test samples of mixes submitted by Contractor.

B. Provide qualified personnel at site. Cooperate with Contracting Officer and Contractor in performance of services.

C. Perform specified sampling and testing of Products in accordance with specified standards.

D. Ascertain compliance of materials and mixes with requirements of Contract Documents.

E. Promptly notify Contracting Officer and Contractor of observed irregularities or non-conformance of Work or Products.

F. Attend preconstruction meetings and progress meetings.

1.8 TESTING LABORATORY REPORTS

A. After each test, promptly submit in duplicate copies of report to Contracting Officer and to

Contractor.

B. Include:

1. Date issued.

2. Project title and number.

3. Name of inspector.

4. Date and time of sampling or inspection.

5. Identification of product and specifications section.

6. Location in the Project.

7. Type of inspection or test.

8. Date of test.

9. Results of tests.

10. Conformance with Contract Documents.

1.9 LIMITS ON TESTING AUTHORITY

A. Testing Laboratory may not release, revoke, alter, or enlarge on requirements of Contract

Documents.

B. Testing Laboratory may not approve or accept any portion of the Work.

C. Testing Laboratory may not assume any duties of Contractor.

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D. Testing Laboratory has no authority to stop the Work.

1.10 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Deliver to Testing Laboratory at designated location, adequate samples of materials proposed to be used which require testing, along with proposed mix designs.

B. Cooperate with laboratory personnel, and provide access to the Work.

C. Provide incidental labor and facilities:

1. To provide access to Work to be tested.

2. To obtain and handle samples at the site or at source of Products to be tested.

3. To facilitate tests.

4. To provide storage and curing of test samples.

D. Notify in writing Contracting Officer and laboratory 24 hours prior to expected time for operations requiring testing services.

1.11 SCHEDULE OF TESTS

A. Individual Specification Sections: Tests required and standards for testing.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Not Used.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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SECTION 01420

REFERENCES

PART 4 - GENERAL

4.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

4.2 DEFINITIONS

A. General: Basic Contract definitions are included in the Conditions of the Contract.

B. "Approved": When used to convey COTR/Architect's action on Contractor's submittals, applications, and requests, "approved" is limited to Architect's duties and responsibilities as stated in the Conditions of the Contract.

C. "Directed": A command or instruction by COTR/Architect. Other terms including "requested," "authorized," "selected," "required," and "permitted" have the same meaning as "directed."

D. "Indicated": Requirements expressed by graphic representations or in written form on Drawings, in Specifications, and in other Contract Documents. Other terms including "shown," "noted," "scheduled," and "specified" have the same meaning as "indicated."

E. "Regulations": Laws, ordinances, statutes, and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction, and rules, conventions, and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of the Work.

F. "Furnish": Supply and deliver to Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations.

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G. "Install": Operations at Project site including unloading, temporarily storing, unpacking, assembling, erecting, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning, and similar operations.

H. "Provide": Furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use.

I. "Project Site": Space available for performing construction activities. The extent of Project site is shown on Drawings and may or may not be identical with the description of the land on which Project is to be built.

4.3 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

A. Applicability of Standards: Unless the Contract Documents include more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect as if bound or copied directly into the Contract Documents to the extent referenced. Such standards are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference.

B. Publication Dates: Comply with standards in effect as of date of the Contract Documents unless otherwise indicated.

C. Copies of Standards: Each entity engaged in construction on Project should be familiar with industry standards applicable to its construction activity. Copies of applicable standards are not bound with the Contract Documents.

1. Where copies of standards are needed to perform a required construction activity, obtain copies directly from publication source.

4.4 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

A. Industry Organizations: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities indicated in Thomson Gale's "Encyclopedia of Associations" or in Columbia Books' "National Trade & Professional Associations of the U.S."

B. Industry Organizations: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities in the following list.

Names, telephone numbers, and Web sites are subject to change and are believed to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents.

AA Aluminum Association, Inc. (The) (703) 358-2960 www.aluminum.org

AAMA American Architectural Manufacturers Association (847) 303-5664 www.aamanet.org

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ALSC American Lumber Standard Committee, Incorporated (301) 972-1700 www.alsc.org

ARMA Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (202) 207-0917 www.asphaltroofing.org

ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers (800) 548-2723 www.asce.org (703) 295-6300

ASCE/SEI American Society of Civil Engineers/Structural

Engineering Institute

(See ASCE)

7-Minimum Design Loads for Building s and Other

Structures

ASME ASME International (800) 843-2763 (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers

International)

(973) 882-1170 www.asme.org

B18.2.1-Square and Hex Bolts and Screws, Inch Series

B18.2.3.8M-Metric Hex Lag Screws

B18.6.1-Wood Screws, Inch Series

ASTM ASTM International (610) 832-9585 (American Society for Testing and Materials International) www.astm.org

A153, A153M-Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (hot dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware

A240-Standard Specification for Chromium and Chromium

Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and General Applications

A307- Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and

Studs, 60,000 PSI Tensile Strength

A563, A563M- Standard Specification for Carbon and

Alloy Steel Nuts

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A792, A792M- Standard Specification Steel Sheet, 55% Aluminum Zinc Alloy, Coated by the Hot Dip Process

C208- Standard Specification for Cellulosic Fiber

Insulating Board

C920- Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants

C1289- Standard Specification for Faced Rigid Cellular

Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation Board

D1187- Standard Specification for Asphalt Based

Emulsions for Use as Protective Coatings for Metal

D2178- Standard Specification for Asphalt Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing

D2244-Standard Practice for Calculation of Color

Tolerances and Color Differences from Instrumentally- Measured Color Coordinates

D3617- Standard Practice for Sampling and Analysis of

Built-Up Roofing Systems During Application

D4214-Standard Test Methods for Evaluating the Degree of

Chalking on Exterior Paint Films

D4586- Standard Specification for Asphalt roof Cement, Asbestos-Free

D4601- Standard Specification for Asphalt-Coated Glass

Fiber Base Sheet Used in Roofing

D6163- Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene

Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using Glass Fiber reinforcements

E108-Standard Test Methods For Fire Tests of Roof

Coverings

F1667- Standard Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples

F2329- Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (hot dip)

Requirements for Application on Carbon and Alloy Steel

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Bolts, Screws, Washers, Nuts, and Special Threaded Applications

AWPA American Wood-Preservers' Association (205) 733-4077 www.awpa.com

C2-Lumber, Timber, Bridge Ties, and Mine Ties-

Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes

M4-Standard for the Care of Preservative-Treated Wood

Products

FM Approvals FM Approvals (781) 762-4300 www.fmglobal.com

4470-Approval Standard for Class 1 Roof Covers

FM Global FM Global (401) 275-3000 (Formerly: FMG - FM Global) www.fmglobal.com

Data Sheet 1-49-Perimeter Flashing

NeLMA Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers' Association (207) 829-6901 www.nelma.org

NLGA National Lumber Grades Authority (604) 524-2393 www.nlga.org

NRCA National Roofing Contractors Association (800) 323-9545 www.nrca.net (847) 299-9070

NWWDA National Wood Window and Door Association (Now WDMA)

SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' (703) 803-2980 National Association www.smacna.org

SPIB Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (The) (850) 434-2611 www.spib.org

SPRI Single Ply Roofing Industry (781) 647-7026 www.spri.org

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WCLIB West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau (800) 283-1486 www.wclib.org (503) 639-0651

WDMA Window & Door Manufacturers Association (800) 223-2301 (Formerly: NWWDA - National Wood Window and Door

Association)

(847) 299-5200 www.wdma.com

C. Code Agencies: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities in the following list.

Names, telephone numbers, and Web sites are subject to change and are believed to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents.

BOCA BOCA International, Inc.

(See ICC)

IAPMO International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (909) 472-www.iapmo.org

ICBO International Conference of Building Officials (See ICC)

ICBO

ES

ICBO Evaluation Service, Inc.

(See ICC-ES)

ICC International Code Council (888) 422-www.iccsafe.org (703) 931-

ICC-ES ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. (800) 423-www.icc-es.org (562) 699-

SBCCI Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc.

(See ICC)

UBC Uniform Building Code (See ICC)

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D. Federal Government Agencies: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities in the following list. Names, telephone numbers, and Web sites are subject to change and are believed to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents.

CE Army Corps of Engineers www.usace.army.mil

DOC Department of Commerce (202) 482-2000 www.commerce.gov

DOD Department of Defense (215) 697-6257 http://.dodssp.daps.dla.mil

DOE Department of Energy (202) 586-9220 www.energy.gov

EPA Environmental Protection Agency (202) 272-0167 www.epa.gov

GSA General Services Administration (800) 488-3111 www.gsa.gov

NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology (301) 975-6478 www.nist.gov

OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Administration (800) 321-6742 www.osha.gov (202) 693-1999

USDA Department of Agriculture (202) 720-2791 www.usda.gov

E. Standards and Regulations: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the standards and regulations in the following list. Names, telephone numbers, and Web sites are subject to change and are believed to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents.

CFR Code of Federal Regulations (866) 512-

Available from Government Printing Office (202) 512-

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www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html

DOD Department of Defense Military Specifications and Standards (215) 697-

Available from Department of Defense Single Stock Point http://dodssp.daps.dla.mil

DSCC Defense Supply Center Columbus (See FS)

FED-STD Federal Standard (See FS)

FS Federal Specification (215) 697-

Available from Department of Defense Single Stock Point http://dodssp.daps.dla.mil

Available from Defense Standardization Program www.dps.dla.mil

Available from General Services Administration (202) 619-www.gsa.gov

Available from National Institute of Building Sciences (202) 289-www.wbdg.org/ccb

FTMS Federal Test Method Standard (See FS)

MIL (See MILSPEC)

MIL-STD (See MILSPEC)

MILSPEC Military Specification and Standards (215) 697-

Available from Department of Defense Single Stock Point http://dodssp.daps.dla.mil

UFAS Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (800) 872-

Available from Access Board (202) 272-

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www.access-board.gov

PART 5 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 6 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01420

SECTION 01500

CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Temporary Utilities: Electricity, lighting, heat, ventilation, telephone service, water, and sanitary facilities.

B. Temporary Controls: Barriers, enclosures and fencing, protection of the Work, and water control.

C. Construction Facilities: Access roads, parking, progress cleaning, and temporary buildings.

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1.2 TEMPORARY ELECTRICITY

A. Cost: By Owner. Connect to Owner's existing power service. Do not disrupt Owner's use of service. Owner will pay cost of energy used. Exercise measures to conserve energy.

B. Provide temporary electric power, branch wiring, and receptacles from existing panelboards.

Do not disrupt Owner's use of service.

C. Complement existing power service capacity and characteristics as required.

D. Provide power outlets for construction operations, with branch wiring and distribution boxes located as required. Provide flexible power cords as required.

E. Permanent convenience receptacles may not be utilized during construction.

1.3 TEMPORARY LIGHTING FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES

A. Provide and maintain lighting for construction operations to achieve a minimum lighting level of 2 watt/sq. ft.

B. Provide and maintain 1 watt/sq. ft. lighting to exterior staging and storage areas after dark for security purposes.

C. Provide and maintain 0.25 H.I.D. lighting to interior work areas after dark for security purposes.

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D. Provide branch wiring from power source to distribution boxes with lighting conductors, pigtails, and lamps as required.

E. Maintain lighting and provide routine repairs.

F. Permanent building lighting may be utilized during construction.

1.4 TEMPORARY HEATING

A. Owner will pay cost of energy used. Exercise measures to conserve energy. Enclose building prior to activating temporary heat in accordance with the Exterior Enclosures article in this section.

B. Maintain minimum ambient temperature of 50 degrees F in areas where construction is in progress, unless indicated otherwise in product sections.

1.5 TEMPORARY VENTILATION

A. Ventilate enclosed areas to achieve curing of materials, to dissipate humidity, and to prevent accumulation of dust, fumes, vapors, or gases.

B. Utilize new ventilation equipment. Extend and supplement equipment with temporary fan units as required to maintain clean air for construction operations.

1.6 TELEPHONE SERVICE

A. Provide, maintain, and pay for telephone service to field office at time of project mobilization.

1.7 FACSIMILE SERVICE

A. Provide, maintain and pay for facsimile service and a dedicated telephone line to field office at time of project mobilization.

1.8 TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE

A. Connect to existing water source for construction operations at time of project mobilization.

Do not disrupt Owner’s water service.

B. Owner will pay cost of water used. Exercise measures to conserve water.

C. Extend branch piping with outlets located so water is available by hoses with threaded connections. Provide temporary pipe insulation to prevent freezing.

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1.9 TEMPORARY SANITARY FACILITIES

A. Provide and maintain required facilities and enclosures. Existing facility use is not permitted.

Provide at time of project mobilization.

1.10 BARRIERS

A. Provide barriers to prevent unauthorized entry to construction areas to allow for Owner's use of site, and to protect existing facilities and adjacent properties from damage from construction operations and demolition.

B. Provide barricades and covered walkways required by governing authorities for public rights-of-way and for public access to existing building.

C. Provide protection for plants. Replace damaged plants.

D. Protect vehicular traffic, stored materials, site, and structures from damage.

1.11 EXTERIOR ENCLOSURES

A. Provide temporary insulated weather tight closure of exterior openings to accommodate acceptable working conditions and protection for Products, to allow for temporary heating and maintenance of required ambient temperatures identified in individual specification sections, and to prevent entry of unauthorized persons.

1.12 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED WORK

A. Protect installed Work and provide special protection where specified in individual specification sections.

B. Provide temporary and removable protection for installed Products. Control activity in immediate work area to prevent damage.

C. Provide protective coverings at walls, projections, jambs, sills, and soffits of openings.

D. Protect finished floors, stairs, and other surfaces from traffic, dirt, wear, damage, or movement of heavy objects, by protecting with durable sheet materials such as hardboard.

E. Prohibit traffic or storage upon waterproofed or roofed surfaces. If traffic or activity is necessary, obtain recommendations for protection from waterproofing or roofing material manufacturer.

F. Prohibit traffic from landscaped areas.

1.13 SECURITY

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A. Provide security and facilities to protect Work, and existing facilities, and Owner's operations from unauthorized entry, vandalism, or theft.

B. Coordinate with Owner's security program.

1.14 ACCESS ROADS

A. Existing on-site roads may be used for construction traffic.

1.15 PARKING

A. Coordinate on-site parking for construction activities and personnel with COR.

C. When on-site paved parking is not adequate, provide temporary gravel surface parking areas on-site or additional off-site parking, in coordination with COR.

1.16 PROGRESS CLEANING AND WASTE REMOVAL

A. Maintain areas free of waste materials, debris, and rubbish. Maintain site in a clean and orderly condition.

B. Remove debris and rubbish from pipe chases, plenums, attics, crawl spaces, and other closed or remote spaces, prior to enclosing the space.

C. Broom and vacuum clean interior areas prior to start of surface finishing, and continue cleaning to eliminate dust.

D. Collect and remove waste materials, debris, and rubbish from site daily and dispose off-site.

E. Open free-fall chutes are not permitted. Terminate closed chutes into appropriate containers with lids.

1.17 FIELD OFFICES AND SHEDS

A. Locate offices and sheds as approved by Owner.

1.18 REMOVAL OF UTILITIES, FACILITIES, AND CONTROLS

A. Remove temporary utilities, equipment, facilities, materials, prior to Substantial Completion inspection.

B. Clean and repair damage caused by installation or use of temporary work.

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C. Restore existing and permanent facilities used during construction to original condition.

Restore permanent facilities used during construction to specified condition.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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SECTION 01700

CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Closeout procedures.

B. Final cleaning.

C. Adjusting.

D. Project record documents.

E. Operation and maintenance data.

F. Spare parts and maintenance Products.

G. Warranties and bonds.

H. Maintenance service.

1.2 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

A. Submit written certification that Contract Documents have been reviewed, Work has been inspected, and that Work is complete in accordance with Contract Documents and ready for Contracting Officer's review.

B. Provide submittals to Owner that are required by governing or other authorities.

C. Submit final Application for Payment identifying total adjusted Contract Sum, previous payments, and sum remaining due.

D. Submit certificate for no asbestos.

1.3 FINAL CLEANING

A. Execute final cleaning prior to final project assessment.

B. Clean interior and exterior glass, surfaces exposed to view; remove temporary labels, stains and foreign substances, polish transparent and glossy surfaces.

C. Clean equipment and fixtures to a sanitary condition with cleaning materials appropriate to the surface and material being cleaned.

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D. Clean or replace filters of operating equipment.

E. Clean site; sweep paved areas, rake clean landscaped surfaces.

F. Remove waste and surplus materials, rubbish, and construction facilities from the site.

1.4 ADJUSTING

A. Adjust operating Products and equipment to ensure smooth and unhindered operation.

1.5 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. Maintain on site one set of the following record documents; record actual revisions to the Work:

1. Drawings.

2. Specifications.

3. Addenda.

4. Change Orders and other modifications to the Contract.

5. Reviewed Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples.

6. Manufacturer's instruction for assembly, installation, and adjusting.

B. Ensure entries are complete and accurate, enabling future reference by Owner.

C. Store record documents separate from documents used for construction.

D. Record information concurrent with construction progress.

E. Specifications: Legibly mark and record at each Product section description of actual Products installed, including the following:

1. Manufacturer's name and product model and number.

2. Product substitutions or alternates utilized.

3. Changes made by Addenda and modifications.

F. Record Drawings and Shop Drawings: Legibly mark each item to record actual construction including:

1. Measured horizontal and vertical locations of underground utilities and appurtenances, referenced to permanent surface improvements.

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2. Measured locations of internal utilities and appurtenances concealed in construction, referenced to visible and accessible features of the Work.

3. Field changes of dimension and detail.

4. Details not on original Contract drawings.

G. Submit documents to Contracting Officer.

1.6 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

A. Submit data bound in 8-1/2 x 11 inch (A4) text pages, three D side ring binders with durable plastic covers.

B. Prepare binder cover with printed title "OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS", title of project, and subject matter of binder when multiple binders are required.

C. Internally subdivide the binder contents with permanent page dividers, logically organized as described below; with tab titling clearly printed under reinforced laminated plastic tabs.

D. Contents: Prepare a Table of Contents for each volume, with each Product or system description identified, typed on 20 pound white paper, in three parts as follows:

1. Part 1: Directory, listing names, addresses, and telephone numbers of Contracting Officer, Contractor, Subcontractors, and…