Final_Specification_Manual_12-15-17.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION

BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM

MOORE AIR BASE

EDINBURG, TEXAS

December 15, 2017

CEI Project No. 170464

Attachment 2; 12639518R0011

USDA APHIS Moore Air Base BAS TABLE OF CONTENTS - 1 December 15, 2017

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL

011000 Summary 012500 Substitution Procedures 012600 Contract Modification Procedures 012900 Payment Procedures 013100 Project Management and Coordination 013200 Construction Progress Documentation 013300 Submittal Procedures 014000 Quality Requirements 015000 Temporary Facilities and Controls 016000 Product Requirements 017300 Execution 017700 Closeout Procedures 017823 Operation and Maintenance Data 017839 Project Record Documents 017900 Demonstration and Training

MECHANICAL

230900 Instrumentation and Control Systems

ELECTRICAL

260500 Common Work Results 260519 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 260533 Raceways and Boxes 260543 Underground Ducts and Raceways 270500 Common Work Results for Communications 271500 Communications Horizontal Cabling

APPENDIX

RFI

JACE8000

Niagara 4 Omni Directional Antenna by Phoenix Contact Pre-configured Control Wireless Control Cabinet by Phoenix Contact Radio Analog Input Module by Phoenix Contact Radio Analog Output Module by Phoenix Contact Radio Cable 40 Foot by Phoenix Contact Radio Digital Input Module by Phoenix Contact Radio Surge Protection Device by Phoenix Contact Radio Wireless Transceiver by Phoenix Contact USB Programming Cable by Phoenix Contact Yagi Antenna by Phoenix Contact

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USDA APHIS Moore Air Base BAS

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SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Definitions

2. Project information.

3. Work covered by Contract Documents.

4. Phased construction.

5. Work by Government.

6. Work under separate contracts.

7. Future work.

8. Access to site.

9. Coordination with occupants.

10. Work restrictions.

11. Specification and Drawing conventions.

12. Miscellaneous provisions’

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 015000 "Temporary Facilities and Controls" for limitations and procedures governing temporary use of Government's facilities.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. General: Certain terms used in the Construction Documents are defined generally in this Section.

Definitions and explanations contained in this Section are not necessarily either complete or exclusive, but are general for the Work to the extent that they may not be stated more explicitly element of the Construction Documents.

B. Award: The acceptance, by the Contracting Officer (CO), of the Contractor’s proposal for a Construction Work Package.

C. BAS: Building Automation System

D. CO: Contracting Officer is the Authority for Federal Government acquisitions. Manages contracts and ensuring the contractors meet the commitment of their contracts. Responsible for all funds, change orders and contract.

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E. COR: Contracting Officer Representative assists the CO in contract management activities and functions, such as responding to RFIs that do not resulting in contract change, review submittals, participate in construction meetings.

F. Furnish: Supply and deliver to the Jobsite, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations.

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

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

I. Installer: The Contractor or another entity engaged by the Contractor as an employee, Subcontractor, or Sub-Subcontractor, to perform a particular construction operation, including the installation, erection, application, and similar operations.

J. Experienced: When used with an entity, “experienced” means having successfully completed a minimum of ten previous projects similar in size and scope to this Program or Construction Work Package; being familiar with special requirements indicated; and having complied with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

K. SCADA: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition a control system architecture that uses computers, networked data communications and graphics user interfaces for high-level process supervisory management, but uses other peripheral devices such as programmable logic controllers and discrete PID controllers to interface to the process plant or machinery.

L. Specifications: That portion of the Contract Documents consisting of the written requirements for materials, equipment, systems, standards and workmanship for the Work. Divisions 00 and 01 of the specifications include requirements for administration and performance of the Work.

Divisions 02 through 48 of the specifications include technical requirements for the materials, systems, standards, and workmanship.

M. Factory-Authorized Service Representative: An authorized representative of the manufacturer who is trained and approved by the manufacturer to inspect and approve the installation of manufacturer’s products and that are similar in material, design, and extend to those indicated for this Project and who is authorized by the manufacturer to confirm the issuance of appropriate warranties.

1.4 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: USDA APHIS Moore Air Base BAS

1. Project Location: 22675 N. Moorefield Rd., Moore Air Base, Edinburg, TX 78541

B. Government: USDA APHIS

1. Contracting Officer (CO): Jim Roloff, USDA, APHIS, Procurement Branch, 250 Marquette Ave, Suite 410, Minneapolis, MN 55401.

2. COR and APHIS Facilities Manager: Kirk Richardson, USDA APHIS PPQ CPHST, 22675 Moore Air Base, Bldg. 6407, Edinburg, TX 78541.

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3. APHIS Engineering Project Manager: Keith O’Brien, USDA, APHIS, ASD, ESB, 4700 River Road, Unit 115 (3A-03-43), Riverdale, MD 20737-1238.

C. Design Engineer: Traci Hanegan, Coffman Engineers, Inc., 10 N. Post, Suite 500, Spokane, WA 99201.

1.5 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work of Project is defined by the Contract Documents and consists of the following:

1. Provide a new building automation system for multiple buildings at Moore Air Base and other Work indicated in the Contract Documents.

2. The system will be sized as expandable to handle additional buildings and systems indicated as future phases in the Contract Documents.

3. See 230900 “Instrumentation and Control Systems” for additional specifics on work covered by Contract Documents.

B. Type of Contract:

1. Project will be constructed under a single Prime Contract.

a. Prime Contractor shall be responsible for either performing the duties or subcontracting with the necessary Automation / Control Contractors who will be the single point contact responsible for coordinating and ensuring that the BAS is operational and commissioned.

b. Prime contractor and subcontractors shall have permanent company offices located no further than 6-hour vehicle drive from Edinberg, TX.

1.6 PHASED CONSTRUCTION

A. The Work under this Contract shall be conducted in one phase.

1.7 WORK BY GOVERNMENT

A. General: Cooperate fully with Government so work may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract or work by Government. Coordinate the Work of this Contract with work performed by Government.

B. Preceding Work: Government will perform the following construction operations at Project site.

Those operations are scheduled to be substantially complete before work under this Contract begins.

1. Replacing existing generator with a new generator at the 6414 Building.

C. Subsequent Work: Government will perform the following additional work at site after Substantial Completion. Completion of that work will depend on successful completion of preparatory Work under this Contract.

1. Expand system to include Lift Station.

2. Expand system to include New Waste Water Treatment Plant.

3. Expand system to include Water Reservoir.

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4. Expand system to include New Mexican Fruit Fly Rearing Facility.

5. Expand system to include Building 6420 Traps & Lures.

6. Expand system to include Acid Skid Building.

7. Expand system to include Process Water System.

1.8 FUTURE WORK

A. The Contract Documents include requirements that will allow Government to carry out future work following completion of this Project; provide for the following future work:

1. Provided complete Niagara 4.0 Building Automation System with all necessary software, licenses, hardware as indicated under this Contract for future expansion.

2. Future work will be separately Awarded from this Project in a separate Construction Work Package.

1.9 ACCESS TO SITE

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of Project site for construction operations as indicated on Drawings by the Contract limits and as indicated by requirements of this Section.

B. Employee Identification: Provide government issued identification (Driver’s License, Passport, or Government Issued Identification Card) and valid proof of vehicle insurance for Contractor personnel working on Project site to access this secure facility. Contractor personnel arriving at the site without appropriate identification and proof of insurance will not be permitted into the facility. Appropriate identification and proof of insurance is required to be presented every time Contractor personnel enter the facility and no exceptions will be granted.

C. Daily Check-in Check-out: Promptly upon arrival to the site, Contractor personnel shall check in at Building 6407 and shall check out before directly leaving the site. On-site work hours to normal business working hours of 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless arranged permission from APHIS Facilities Manager.

D. 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. Limits: Confine construction operations to buildings and equipment being connected during this Phase 1 work to the new BAS system. Parking location will be designated based on the current day’s work activities.

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

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1.10 BUILDINGS ON SITE WITH LIMITED & SPECIAL ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

A. The Government conducts special projects and experiments which are critical and sensitive. An incident could mean a decade of lost work. Due to the Government’s building use and sensitive nature of projects and/or experiments the Government reserves the right to restrict or limit access.

This restriction or limitation could be special entrance requirements, hours of access, personnel training requirements, and clothing.

1. Building 6403 Quarantine has special requirements for entrance into the building.

a. APHIS Facilities Manager shall be notified 2 weeks prior to any work being performed in this building.

b. All contractors will be required to check in with APHIS Facilities Manager daily prior to work in this building.

c. All material, tools, equipment, product will need to be passed through the sterile inspection room via a pass-through from outside. Once material has been inspected and cleaned, it must remain in the building until all the work is complete.

d. Contractor to use APHIS ladders, work cart, etc. instead of bringing their own into the building as these have been cleaned.

1.11 COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS

A. Full Government Occupancy: Government will occupy site and existing building(s) during entire construction period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Government'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 Government and approval of authorities having jurisdiction.

2. Notify Government not less than 72 hours in advance of activities that will affect Government's operations.

1.12 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: Limit work in the existing building to normal business working hours of 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless arranged permission from APHIS Facilities Manager.

C. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Government or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after providing temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Government not less than five days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Obtain Government's written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions.

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

1. Notify Government not less than five days in advance of proposed disruptive operations.

2. Obtain Government's written permission before proceeding with disruptive operations.

E. Restricted Substances: Use of tobacco products and other controlled substances on Project site is not permitted.

1.13 SPECIFICATION AND DRAWING CONVENTIONS

A. 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. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications. 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.

2. Specification requirements are to be performed by Contractor unless specifically stated otherwise.

B. Division 01 General Requirements: Requirements of Sections in Division 01 apply to the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

C. 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.

1.14 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

A. The Contractor shall maintain a designated Person-In-Charge at the project site at all times while work is being performed. This Person-In-Charge shall have project management experience for projects of similar size and scope. Submit name of designated Person-In-Charge to Government’s Representative at the start of the project.

B. Observe and comply with all site Heat Index work restrictions. The Heat Index condition is indicated by the color of flag flying at the project site and includes accompanying requirements for work and break times depending on the condition.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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SECTION 012500 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Condi-tions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements for handling requests for sub-stitutions made after award of the Contract.

B. The Contractor’s Construction Schedule and the Schedule of Submittals are included under Sec-tion “Submittals.”

C. Related Requirements:

1. Section 016000 "Product Requirements" for requirements for submitting comparable product submittals for products by listed manufacturers.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Definitions used in this Article are not intended to change or modify the meaning of other terms used in the Contract Documents.

B. Substitutions: Requests for changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construc-tion required by Contract Documents proposed by the Contactor after award of the Contract are considered requests for “substitutions.” The following are not considered substitutions:

1. Substitutions requested by Bidders during the bidding period, and accepted prior to award of Contract, are considered as included in the Contract Documents and are not subject to re-quirements specified in this Section for substitutions.

2. Revisions to Contract Documents requested by the Government.

3. Specified options of products and construction methods included in Contract Documents.

4. The Contractor’s determination of and compliance with governing regulations and orders is-sued by governing authorities.

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Substitution Requests Submittal: Requests for substitution will be considered if received within 15 days after commencement of the Work. Requests received more than 15 days after com-mencement of the Work may be considered or rejected at the discretion of the Government.

1. Submit each request for substitution in accordance with Submittal procedures.

2. Identify the product, or the fabrication or installation method to be replaced in each request.

Include related Specification Section and Drawing numbers. Provide complete documenta-

012500 - 2 tion showing compliance with the requirements for substitutions, and the following infor-mation, as appropriate.

a. Product Data including Drawings and descriptions of products, fabrication and installa-tion procedures.

b. Samples, where applicable or requested.

c. List of similar installations for completed projects, with project names and addresses as well as names and addresses of Construction Manager or Engineers and Governments.

d. A detailed comparison of significant qualities of the proposed substitution with those of the Work specified. Significant qualities may include elements such as size, weight, du-rability, performance and visual effect.

e. Coordination information, including a list of changes or modifications needed to other parts of the Work and to construction performed by the Government and separate Con-tractors, that will become necessary to accommodate the proposed substitution.

f. A statement indicating the substitution’s effect on the Contractor’s Construction Schedule compared to the schedule without approval of the substitution.

g. Indicate the effect of the proposed substitution on overall Contract Time.

h. Cost information, including a proposal of the net change, if any in the Contract Sum.

i. Certification by the Contractor that the substitution proposed is equal-to or better in every significant respect to that required by the Contract Documents, and that it will perform adequately in the application indicated. Include the Contractor’s waiver of rights to addi-tional payment or time, that may subsequently become necessary because of the failure of the substitution to perform adequately.

B. Substitution Request Form: Form will be provided by Government upon award of project.

C. Material test reports from a qualified testing agency, indicating and interpreting test results for compliance with requirements indicated.

D. Detailed comparison of Contractor's construction schedule using proposed substitutions with products specified for the Work, including effect on the overall Contract Time. If specified prod-uct 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.

E. Cost information, including a proposal of change, if any, in the Contract Sum.

F. Contractor's waiver of rights to additional payment or time that may subsequently become neces-sary because of failure of proposed substitution to produce indicated results.

G. Engineer’s Action: If necessary, Engineer will request additional information or documentation for evaluation within seven days of receipt of a request for substitution. Engineering Project Manager or Design Engineer will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection of proposed substi-tution within 15 days of receipt of request, or seven days of receipt of additional information or documentation, whichever is later.

H. Forms of Acceptance: Change Order, Construction Change Directive, or Engineer’s Supple-mental Instructions for minor changes in the Work.

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I. Use product specified if Engineer does not issue a decision on use of a proposed substitution within time allocated.

1.5 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.

1.6 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Revise or adjust affected work as necessary to integrate work of the approved sub-stitutions.

1.7 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Conditions: The Contractor’s substitution request will be received and considered by the Gov-ernment when one or more of the following conditions are satisfied, as determined by the Gov-ernment; otherwise requests will be returned without action except to record noncompliance with these requirements. Extensive revisions to Contract Documents are not required.

1. Proposed changes are in keeping with the general intent of Contact Documents.

2. The request is timely, fully documented and properly submitted.

3. The specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within the Contract Time. The request will not be considered if the product or method cannot be provided as a result of failure to pursue the Work promptly or coordinate activities properly.

4. The specified product or method of construction cannot receive necessary approval by a gov-erning authority, and the request substitution can be approved.

5. A substantial advantage is offered the Government in terms of cost, time, energy, conserva-tion or other considerations of merit, after deducting offsetting responsibilities the Govern-ment may be required to bear.

6. The specified product or method of construction cannot be provided in a manner that is com-patible with other materials, and where the Contractor certifies that the substitution will over-come the incompatibility.

7. The specified product or method of construction cannot be coordinated with other materials, and where the Contractor certifies that the proposed substitution can be coordinated.

8. The specified product or method of construction cannot provide a warranty required by the Contract Documents and where the Contractor certifies that the proposed substitution provide the required warranty.

9. The Contractor’s submittal and Government’s acceptance of Shop Drawings, Product Data or Samples that relate to construction activities not complying with the Contract Documents does not constitute an acceptable or valid request for substitution, nor does it constitute ap-proval.

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PART 3 – EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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SECTION 012600 - CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Condi-tions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for handling and processing Con-tract modifications.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 012500 "Substitution Procedures" for administrative procedures for handling re-quests for substitutions made after the Contract award.

1.3 MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK

A. The Design Engineer, COR, or Engineering Project Manager will issue supplemental instructions authorizing minor changes in the Work, not involving adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Con-tract Time.

1.4 PROPOSAL REQUESTS

A. Government-Initiated Proposal Requests: The CO 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.

B. Work Change Proposal Requests issued by the CO are not instructions either to stop work in pro-gress or to execute the proposed change.

C. 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.

D. 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.

E. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

F. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change.

G. Include an updated Contractor's construction schedule that indicates the effect of the change, in-cluding, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity rela-tionship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.

H. Quotation Form: Use form to be provided by Government.

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I. Contractor-Initiated Proposals: If latent or changed conditions require modifications to the Con-tract, Contractor may initiate a claim by submitting a request for a change to the CO.

J. 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.

K. 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.

L. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

M. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change.

N. Include an updated Contractor's construction schedule that indicates the effect of the change, in-cluding, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity rela-tionship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.

O. Comply with requirements in Section 012500 "Substitution Procedures" if the proposed change requires substitution of one product or system for product or system specified.

P. Proposal Request Form: Use form to be provided by Government.

1.5 CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES

A. On Government's approval of a Work Change Proposal Request, the CO will issue a Change Or-der for signatures of Government and Contractor. Use form to be provided by Government.

1.6 CONSTRUCTION CHANGE DIRECTIVE

A. Construction Change Directive: The CO may issue a Construction Change Directive on a Gov-ernment form. Construction Change Directive instructs Contractor to proceed with a change in the Work, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order.

B. 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.

C. Documentation: Maintain detailed records on a time and material basis of work required by the Construction Change Directive.

D. After completion of change, submit an itemized account and supporting data necessary to sub-stantiate cost and time adjustments to the Contract.

1.7 WORK CHANGE DIRECTIVE

A. Work Change Directive: The CO may issue a Work Change Directive on a Government form.

Work Change Directive instructs Contractor to proceed with a change in the Work, for subse-quent inclusion in a Change Order.

B. Work 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.

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C. Documentation: Maintain detailed records on a time and material basis of work required by the Work Change Directive.

D. After completion of change, submit an itemized account and supporting data necessary to sub-stantiate cost and time adjustments to the Contract.

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SECTION 012900 - PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Condi-tions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and process Applications for Payment.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 012600 "Contract Modification Procedures" for administrative procedures for han-dling changes to the Contract.

2. Section 013200 "Construction Progress Documentation" for administrative requirements governing the preparation and submittal of the Contractor's construction schedule.

1.3 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.

1.4 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation of the schedule of values with preparation of Contractor's construction schedule.

B. Coordinate line items in the schedule of values with items required to be indicated as separate ac-tivities in Contractor's construction schedule.

C. Submit the schedule of values to the CO at earliest possible date, but no later than seven days be-fore the date scheduled for submittal of initial Applications for Payment.

D. Sub-schedules for Separate Elements of Work: Where the Contractor's construction schedule de-fines separate elements of the Work, provide subschedules showing values coordinated with each element.

E. 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.

F. Identification: Include the following Project identification on the schedule of values:

1. Project name and location.

2. Name of Engineer.

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3. Engineer's Project number.

4. Contractor's name and address.

5. Date of submittal.

G. Arrange schedule of values according to Government provided form.

H. Arrange the schedule of values in tabular form, with separate columns to indicate the following for each item listed:

1. Related Specification Section or Division.

2. Description of the Work.

3. Name of subcontractor.

4. Name of manufacturer or fabricator.

5. Name of supplier.

6. Change Orders (numbers) that affect value.

I. Dollar value of the following, as a percentage of the Contract Sum to nearest one-hundredth per-cent, adjusted to total 100 percent. Round dollar amounts to whole dollars, with total equal to Contract Sum.

1. Labor.

2. Materials.

3. Equipment.

J. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of Applications for Payment and progress reports. Provide multiple line items for principal subcon-tract amounts in excess of five percent of the Contract Sum.

K. Provide a separate line item in the schedule of values for each part of the Work where Applica-tions for Payment may include materials or equipment purchased or fabricated and stored, but not yet installed.

L. Differentiate between items stored on-site and items stored off-site.

M. Allowances: Provide a separate line item in the schedule of values for each allowance. Show line-item value of unit-cost allowances, as a product of the unit cost, multiplied by measured quantity.

Use information indicated in the Contract Documents to determine quantities.

N. Purchase Contracts: Provide a separate line item in the schedule of values for each purchase con-tract. Show line-item value of purchase contract. Indicate Government payments or deposits, if any, and balance to be paid by Contractor.

O. Overhead Costs: Include total cost and proportionate share of general overhead and profit for each line item.

P. Overhead Costs: Show cost of temporary facilities and other major cost items that are not direct cost of actual work-in-place as separate line items.

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Q. Closeout Costs. Include separate line items under Contractor and principal subcontracts for Pro-ject closeout requirements in an amount totaling five percent of the Contract Sum and subcontract amount.

R. Schedule of Values Revisions: Revise the schedule of values when Change Orders or Construc-tion Change Directives result in a change in the Contract Sum. Include at least one separate line item for each Change Order and Construction Change Directive.

1.5 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 the CO and paid for by Government.

B. Payment Application Times: The date for each progress payment is indicated in the Agreement between Government and Contractor. The period of construction work covered by each Applica-tion for Payment is the period indicated in the Agreement.

C. Payment Application Times: Submit Application for Payment to the CO by the 10th of the month. The period covered by each Application for Payment is one month, ending on the last day of the month.

D. Submit draft copy of Application for Payment seven days prior to due date for review by the CO.

Draft shall need to be approved by CO prior to inputting into the USDA’s Integrated Acquisition System for payment.

E. Application for Payment Forms: As directed by USDA APHIS CO, use USDA Procurement Sys-tems Division online form on the Integrated Acquisition System for Application for Payment.

Government will provide information on system upon award of project for how to input Applica-tion for Payment for processing.

F. No other Application for Payment forms proposed by the Contractor shall be acceptable to CO and Government.

G. Entries shall match data on the schedule of values and Contractor's construction schedule. Use updated schedules if revisions were made.

H. 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.

I. Include amounts of Change Orders and Construction Change Directives issued before last day of construction period covered by application.

J. Indicate separate amounts for work being carried out under Government-requested project accel-eration.

K. 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.

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L. Provide certificate of insurance, evidence of transfer of title to Government, and consent of surety to payment for stored materials.

M. 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.

N. Provide summary documentation for stored materials indicating the following:

1. Value of materials previously stored and remaining stored as of date of previous Applica-tions for Payment.

2. Value of previously stored materials put in place after date of previous Application for Payment and on or before date of current Application for Payment.

3. Value of materials stored since date of previous Application for Payment and remaining stored as of date of current Application for Payment.

O. Submit partial waivers on each item for amount requested in previous application, after deduction for retainage, on each item.

P. When an application shows completion of an item, submit conditional final or full waivers.

Q. Government reserves the right to designate which entities involved in the Work must submit waivers.

R. Submit final Application for Payment with or preceded by conditional final waivers from every entity involved with performance of the Work covered by the application who is lawfully entitled to a lien.

S. Waiver Forms: Submit executed waivers of lien on forms acceptable to Government.

T. Initial Application for Payment: Administrative actions and submittals that must precede or coin-cide with submittal of first Application for Payment include the following:

1. List of subcontractors.

2. Schedule of values.

3. Contractor's construction schedule (preliminary if not final).

4. Combined Contractor's construction schedule (preliminary if not final) incorporating Work of multiple contracts, with indication of acceptance of schedule by each Contractor.

5. Products list (preliminary if not final).

6. Sustainable design action plans, including preliminary project materials cost data.

7. Schedule of unit prices.

8. Submittal schedule (preliminary if not final).

9. List of Contractor's staff assignments.

10. List of Contractor's principal consultants.

11. Copies of building permits.

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12. Copies of authorizations and licenses from authorities having jurisdiction for performance of the Work.

13. Initial progress report.

14. Report of preconstruction conference.

15. Certificates of insurance and insurance policies.

16. Performance and payment bonds.

17. Data needed to acquire Government's insurance.

U. Application for Payment at Substantial Completion: After Engineer issues the Certificate of Sub-stantial Completion, submit an Application for Payment showing 100 percent completion for por-tion of the Work claimed as substantially complete.

V. Include documentation supporting claim that the Work is substantially complete and a statement showing an accounting of changes to the Contract Sum.

W. This application shall reflect Certificate(s) of Substantial Completion issued previously for Gov-ernment occupancy of designated portions of the Work.

X. Final Payment Application: After completing Project closeout requirements, submit final Appli-cation for Payment with releases and supporting documentation not previously submitted and ac-cepted, including, but not limited, to the following:

1. Evidence of completion of Project closeout requirements.

2. Insurance certificates for products and completed operations where required and proof that taxes, fees, and similar obligations were paid.

3. Updated final statement, accounting for final changes to the Contract Sum.

4. Evidence that claims have been settled.

5. Final meter readings for utilities, a measured record of stored fuel, and similar data as of date of Substantial Completion or when Government took possession of and assumed re-sponsibility for corresponding elements of the Work.

6. Final liquidated damages settlement statement.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION 012900

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SECTION 013100 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Condi-tions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project in-cluding, but not limited to, the following:

1. General coordination procedures.

2. Coordination drawings.

3. RFIs.

4. Digital project management procedures.

5. Project meetings.

B. Each contractor shall participate in coordination requirements. Certain areas of responsibility are assigned to a specific contractor.

C. Related Requirements:

1. Section 013200 "Construction Progress Documentation" for preparing and submitting Con-tractor's construction schedule.

2. Section 017300 "Execution" for procedures for coordinating general installation and field-engineering services, including establishment of benchmarks and control points.

3. Section 017700 "Closeout Procedures" for coordinating closeout of the Contract.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. BIM: Building Information Modeling.

B. RFI: Request for Information. Request from Government, Engineer, or Contractor seeking infor-mation required by or clarifications of the Contract Documents.

1.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Subcontract List: Prepare a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work, including those who are to furnish products or equipment fabricated to a special design. Include the following information in tabular form:

B. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of entity performing subcontract or supply-ing products.

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C. Number and title of related Specification Section(s) covered by subcontract.

D. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate, covered by subcontract.

E. Key Personnel Names: Within 15 days of starting construction operations, submit a list of key personnel assignments, including superintendent and other personnel in attendance at Project site.

Identify individuals and their duties and responsibilities; list addresses and cellular telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. Provide names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals assigned as alternates in the absence of individuals assigned to Project.

F. Post copies of list in Building 6407 Facilities in prominent location agreed to by APHIS facilities manager. Submit a copy to the Engineer. Keep list current at all times.

1.5 GENERAL COORDINATION PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Specifica-tions to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections that depend on each other for proper installation, con-nection, and operation.

B. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain the best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own in-stallation.

C. Coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibil-ity for required maintenance, service, and repair.

D. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

E. Coordination: Each contractor shall cooperate with the Prime Contractor who shall coordinate its construction operations with those of other contractors and entities to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Each contractor shall coordinate its own operations with op-erations included in different Sections that depend on each other for proper installation, connec-tion, and operation.

F. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain the best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own in-stallation.

G. Coordinate installation of different components with other contractors to ensure maximum per-formance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

H. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

I. Prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and list of attendees at meetings.

J. Prepare similar memoranda for Government and separate contractors if coordination of their Work is required.

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K. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative proce-dures with other construction activities and scheduled activities of other contractors and direction of Prime Contractor to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such adminis-trative activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Preparation of Contractor's construction schedule.

2. Preparation of the schedule of values.

3. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls.

4. Delivery and processing of submittals.

5. Progress meetings.

6. Pre-installation conferences.

7. Project closeout activities.

8. Startup and adjustment of systems.

1.6 COORDINATION DRAWINGS

A. Coordination Drawings, General: Prepare coordination drawings according to requirements in in-dividual Sections, and additionally where installation is not completely indicated on Shop Draw-ings, where limited space availability necessitates coordination, or if coordination is required to facilitate integration of products and materials fabricated or installed by more than one entity.

B. Content: Project-specific information, drawn accurately to a scale large enough to indicate and re-solve conflicts. Do not base coordination drawings on standard printed data. Include the follow-ing information, as applicable:

C. Use applicable Drawings as a basis for preparation of coordination drawings. Prepare sections, elevations, and details as needed to describe relationship of various systems and components.

D. Coordinate the addition of trade-specific information to coordination drawings by multiple con-tractors in a sequence that best provides for coordination of the information and resolution of con-flicts between installed components before submitting for review.

E. Indicate functional and spatial relationships of components of Engineerural, structural, civil, me-chanical, and electrical systems.

F. Indicate space requirements for routine maintenance and for anticipated replacement of compo-nents during the life of the installation.

G. Show location and size of access doors required for access to concealed dampers, valves, and other controls.

H. Indicate required installation sequences.

I. Indicate dimensions shown on Drawings. Specifically note dimensions that appear to be in con-flict with submitted equipment and minimum clearance requirements. Provide alternative sketch-es to Engineer indicating proposed resolution of such conflicts. Minor dimension changes and dif-ficult installations will not be considered changes to the Contract.

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J. Coordination Drawing Organization: Organize coordination drawings as follows:

K. Floor Plans and Reflected Ceiling Plans: Show Engineering and structural elements, and mechan-ical, plumbing, fire-protection, fire-alarm, and electrical Work. Show locations of visible ceiling-mounted devices relative to acoustical ceiling grid. Supplement plan drawings with section draw-ings where required to adequately represent the Work.

L. Plenum Space: Indicate sub-framing for support of ceiling and wall systems, mechanical and electrical equipment, and related Work. Locate components within plenums to accommodate lay-out of light fixtures and other components indicated on Drawings. Indicate areas of conflict be-tween light fixtures and other components.

M. Mechanical Rooms: Provide coordination drawings for mechanical rooms showing plans and ele-vations of mechanical, plumbing, fire-protection, fire-alarm, and electrical equipment.

N. Structural Penetrations: Indicate penetrations and openings required for all disciplines.

O. Slab Edge and Embedded Items: Indicate slab edge locations and sizes and locations of embedded items for metal fabrications, sleeves, anchor bolts, bearing plates, angles, door floor closers, slab depressions for floor finishes, curbs and housekeeping pads, and similar items.

P. Mechanical and Plumbing Work: Show the following:

1. Sizes and bottom elevations of ductwork, piping, and conduit runs, including insulation, bracing, flanges, and support systems.

2. Dimensions of major components, such as dampers, valves, diffusers, access doors, cleanouts and electrical distribution equipment.

3. Fire-rated enclosures around ductwork.

Q. Electrical Work: Show the following:

1. Runs of vertical and horizontal conduit 1-1/4 inches (32 mm) in diameter and larger.

2. Light fixture, exit light, emergency battery pack, smoke detector, and other fire-alarm loca-tions.

3. Panel board, switch board, switchgear, transformer, busway, generator, and motor-control center locations.

4. Location of pull boxes and junction boxes, dimensioned from column center lines.

R. Review: Engineer will review coordination drawings to confirm that in general the Work is being coordinated, but not for the details of the coordination, which are Contractor's responsibility. If Engineer determines that coordination drawings are not being prepared in sufficient scope or de-tail, or are otherwise deficient, Engineer will so inform Contractor, who shall make suitable mod-ifications and resubmit.

S. Coordination Drawing Prints: Prepare coordination drawing prints according to requirements in Section 013300 "Submittal Procedures."

T. Coordination Digital Data Files: Prepare coordination digital data files according to the following requirements:

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1. File Preparation Format: Same digital data software program, version, and operating system as original Drawings.

2. File Preparation Format: Autocad DWG, Version 2016, operating in Microsoft operating system.

3. File Submittal Format: Submit or post coordination drawing files using PDF.

U. Engineer will not be furnishing Contractor any digital data files of Drawings for use in…