Division_1_General_Requirements.docx

BUILDING 50 CONDITIONED ROOM

FOREST PRODUCTS LABORATORY

USDA – US FOREST SERVICE

MADISON, WI

GPC (General Prime Contractor) BID DOCUMENT

08/08/2019

FOR

FOREST PRODUCTS LABORATORY

USDA - U.S. FOREST SERVICE

ONE GIFFOR PINCHOT DR.

MADISON, WI 53726

TABLE OF CONTENTS GPC BIDDERS

Project: BLDG 50 CONDITIONED ROOM

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TITLE PAGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

General Conditions of the General Prime Contractor Contract

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DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

INDEX

38. Construction Waste Management

39. Guarantee Documents

1. DEFINITIONS

In this document, the following terms are defined as:

(a) "Mechanical, electrical, or plumbing subcontractor" (“MEP Subcontractor”) is a contractor that performs mechanical (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning), electrical, plumbing, or fire protection (fire suppression) work for the Project, and enters into a contract with the General Prime Contractor to perform their division of work.

(f) “General Prime Contractor” is a contractor that enters into a contract with the Government to perform all work as required by the Contract Documents and enters into contracts with subcontractors.

(g) “Non-MEP Subcontractor” is a subcontractor to a General Prime Contractor in divisions of work other than mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection. This includes suppliers and installers to the General Prime Contractor.

(h) “Subcontractor “is all subcontractors on a project. This includes MEP Subcontractors, subcontractors to the MEP Subcontractors, and Non-MEP Subcontractors.

(i) “Contractor” is all contractors working on a project regardless of contractual relationship. This includes the General Prime Contractor, MEP Subcontractors, Non-MEP Subcontractors, and all Subcontractors, regardless of tier of subcontract.

(j) “Government” is the US Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory.

2. GENERAL

All articles in these General Requirements are applicable to all Divisions and Sections of the Work included herein. The Conditions of the Contract, General and Supplementary General Conditions, and these General Requirements shall apply with equal force and effect to the General Prime Contractor and all Subcontractors engaged in this work.

Contractor or the Contractor's authorized representative must be present to accept delivery of all equipment and material shipments. Government representatives will not knowingly accept, unload or store anything delivered to the site for the Contractor's use. Inadvertent acceptance of delivered items by any representative or employee of the Government shall not constitute acceptance or responsibility for any of the materials or equipment. It is the Contractor's responsibility to assume liability for equipment or material delivered to the job site.

3. SPECIAL SITE CONDITIONS

Confine all operations, equipment, apparatus and storage of materials, to the immediate area of work to the greatest possible extent. Contractor shall ascertain, observe and comply with all rules and regulations in effect on the project site, including but not limited to parking and traffic regulations, use of walks, security restrictions and hours of allowable ingress and egress. Any special traffic control during construction involving lane closures shall be in accordance with the federal standard, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

The Contractor shall take all measures necessary to become acquainted with the location of underground service, utilities, structures, etc., which may be encountered or be affected by the Contractor's work, and shall be responsible for damage caused by neglect to provide proper precautions or protection. As a minimum to become acquainted with such underground appurtenances, the Contractor shall: 1) Observe existing conditions visible at the site immediately prior to commencement of work; 2) Review available site plans incorporated in the contract documents and/or provided by the Government; 3) Final check with the Government for additions to or changes from conditions indicated on site plans for the facility; and 4) Obtain input from the “one-call system”, the organization composed of all suppliers of utilities/services to or from the site.

Information pertaining to existing conditions that are described in the specifications or appear on the drawings is based on available records. While such data has been collected with reasonable care, there is no expressed or implied guarantee that conditions so indicated are entirely representative of those actually existing. This information is provided to inform the Contractor of known, existing conditions so that due diligence is taken by the Contractor to avoid damage. Where site observation or documents indicate existing underground utilities/services in close proximity (within four feet horizontally and/or four feet vertically) to necessary new construction work, the Contractor shall be responsible to test, probe or otherwise determine exact locations so as to prevent damage to such utilities/services.

Existing pipes, electrical work, and all other utilities encountered, which may interfere with new work, shall be re-routed, capped, cut off, or replaced by the Trades having jurisdiction, in accordance with the Bidding and Contract Documents.

Foundations are designed for soil pressure indicated. Because of variation in bearing capacity of the ground, some foundations may have to be revised after excavation has been completed. Government approval to proceed with foundation work must be obtained before concrete is poured. Changes in the work due to revisions of foundations because of unsatisfactory soil conditions will be classed as additional work.

Work shall be conducted during normal working hours from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. daily, Monday through Friday, in coordination with the Government.

All tools are to be inventoried each day. Do not leave tools unattended.

Contractor's truck or working vehicles will be permitted to drive and park on premises only for the purpose of loading and unloading materials and equipment for this project and only if keys are removed and all doors locked when vehicles are not in use.

Worker's vehicles may be parked in an area designated by Government. Keys shall be removed and doors of vehicles locked when not in use.

Government will designate an area in a building which can be used by work crews for eating lunch and for toilet needs. Toilets used by work crews shall be kept clean and sanitary at all times.

All buildings at this site will be occupied during the construction.

To insure the safety of persons at the facility, the following safety measures should be observed:

Contractor shall instruct their work crew not to leave any openings in barricades, or to leave tools, equipment, or materials lying around in any area where persons may traverse. Surfaces of barricades, enclosures, etc., must be smooth with no protruding nails or other sharp projections or edges on side toward existing occupied areas, corridors, connecting links, etc.

Outdoor lanes for emergency exit from existing buildings which may lie within or adjacent to new construction area must be kept clear of obstructions at all times.

4. INSPECTION OF SURFACES

Contractor shall obtain complete data at the site and inspect surfaces that are to receive the Work before proceeding with fabricating, assembling, fitting or erecting any work under this contract.

Contractor shall notify Government in writing in case of discrepancies between existing work and drawings, and of any defects in such surfaces that are to receive the Contractor's work. Government will evaluate the notice and direct what remedial action will be taken.

Starting of work implies acceptance of existing work or the work of others. Removal and replacement of work applied to defective surfaces, in order to correct defects, shall be done at the expense of the Contractor who applied work to defective surfaces.

5. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES - ASBESTOS, LEAD AND POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCB'S)

Airborne asbestos fibers, lead, and PCB compounds, if encountered, have been determined to be hazardous to one's health. Compliance with all possible applicable regulations is the Contractor's responsibility. Contractor shall not provide or install any product that contains any amount of asbestos or PCB. See General Requirements, CLEANING AND WASTE DISPOSAL for disposal of hazardous waste, if encountered.

ASBESTOS

Contractor's attention is directed to WAC NR 447, WAC DHS 159 and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) in general, part 1926.1101--ASBESTOS in particular. Contractor is responsible for compliance with all applicable regulations when the work includes fastening to or coring through Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) and disturbance of asbestos containing caulking and adhesives. The Contractor is responsible for removal and disposal of Category I non-friable ACM that will be disturbed by the work.. Unless otherwise indicated, all caulking, sealants, glazing compounds, gaskets, asphalt roofing materials, damp proofing and miscellaneous adhesives are assumed to contain asbestos and are considered to be Category I non-friable ACM as defined in NR 447. Waste material containing Category I non-friable ACM, is regulated as Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste and may be disposed of at a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) approved C &D waste landfill. If Contractor’s work methods cause non-friable ACM to become friable, the Contractor is responsible for the disposal of the friable asbestos waste at a landfill specifically approved by DNR to accept friable asbestos. A copy of the signed waste manifest for the disposal of all friable asbestos waste shall be provided to Government prior to request for final payment.

The following building materials have been identified to be ACM. (none)

The following building materials have been identified to be non-ACM. (none)

6. SOIL TEST BORINGS

Not Applicable to this project.

7. MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITY

Contractor(s) shall coordinate the work with adjacent work and shall cooperate with all other trades to facilitate the general progress of the work. Each trade shall afford all other trades every reasonable opportunity for the installation of their work and for the storage of their material. In no case will the Contractor(s) be permitted to exclude from the premises or work, any other Contractor or employees thereof, or interfere with any other Contractor in the executing or installation of their work.

Contractor(s) shall arrange the work and dispose of materials so as not to interfere with the work or storage of materials of others and each shall join their work to that of others in accordance with the intent of the drawings and specifications.

All Contractors shall work in cooperation with the General Prime Contractor and with each other, and fit their work into the structure as job conditions may demand. All final decisions as to the right-of-way and run of pipe, ducts, etc., shall be made by Government at prearranged meetings with responsible representatives of the Contractors involved.

8. PROJECT MEETINGS

Project meetings will be held at the time designated by Government. Contractor, when requested, shall attend these meetings. If the principal of the firm does not attend meetings, a responsible representative of the Contractor who can bind the Contractor to a decision at the meetings shall attend.

The Government will write a report covering all items discussed and decisions reached and copy of such report distributed to all parties involved.

9. SLEEVES AND OPENINGS

Not Used.

10. CUTTING AND PATCHING

Provisions of Article 9. Sleeves and Openings herein, cover the work involved for providing and installing sleeves and openings.

Cutting and patching required to access work in existing walls, in chases, above inaccessible ceilings, below floors, etc., shall be by the Contractor who requires the access, unless shown in the bid documents otherwise or noted otherwise.

The Contractor shall do all cutting, or fitting of the work as required to make its several parts fit together, or to receive the work of others, as shown or reasonably implied by the drawings or specifications, or as may be directed by Government. Holes cut in exterior walls and/or roofs shall be waterproofed.

The Contractor who cuts for required access to work shall also be responsible for patching. Where cutting and patching is required, Contractor shall hire individuals skilled in such work to do cutting and patching.

Except where specifically identified, the Contractor who removes or relocates building components which leave a remaining opening shall be responsible for patching the opening., Where building components are removed by the Asbestos abatement Contractor on behalf of a contractor, the Contractor on whose behalf the components are removed shall be responsible for patching the remaining opening.

Patching includes repairing openings to match adjacent construction and painting the surface to match existing. Painting means covering the entire wall where patching is to be done to nearest break point or corner unless indicated to be done by other trades.

Contractor shall not endanger any work by cutting, digging or otherwise and shall not cut or alter the work of others without their consent.

Do not pierce beams or columns without permission of Government and then only as directed in writing. If any ductwork, piping, conduit, etc. is required through walls or floors where no sleeve has been provided, use a core drill or saw cut to prevent damage and structural weakening.

Wherever any material, finish, or equipment, is damaged, the skilled trade shall accomplish the repair or replacement, in that particular work and the cost shall be charged to the party responsible for the damage. Government reserves the right to disallow any means and/or methods that, in the opinion of Government, are harmful to and/or not in the best interest of preserving the improvements receiving the work.

11. MANUFACTURER'S DIRECTIONS

Contractors shall apply, install, connect, erect, use, clean and condition manufactured articles, materials, and equipment as recommended by the manufacturer, unless specified to the contrary. The manufacturer's latest recommendations at the time of bidding shall be used.

12. LAYOUT

The General Prime Contractor shall immediately upon entering the site for purpose of beginning work, locate general reference points and take such action as is necessary to prevent their destruction. Each Contractor shall lay out its work and be responsible for all lines, elevations and measurements of the building and other work executed under its Contract. Each Contractor must exercise proper precaution to verify dimensions on the drawings before laying out work and will be held responsible for any error resulting from failure to exercise such precaution.

Using datum furnished by the Government, the lot lines and present levels have been established as shown on the drawings. Other grades, lines, levels and benchmarks, shall be established and maintained by each Contractor, who shall be responsible for them.

As work progresses, the General Prime Contractor shall lay out on forms and floor, the locations of all partitions, walls and fix column centerlines as a guide to all trades.

The General Prime Contractor shall make provision to preserve property line stakes, benchmarks, or datum point. If any are lost, displaced or disturbed through neglect of any Contractor, Contractor's agents or employees, the Contractor responsible shall pay the cost of restoration.

Each Contractor shall verify grades, lines, levels, locations and dimensions as shown on drawings and report any errors or inconsistencies to Government before commencing work. Starting of work by each Contractor shall imply acceptance of existing conditions.

13. SUPERVISION

The General Prime Contractor shall take complete charge of the work under this contract and coordinate the work of all Trades on the project.

14. FIELD OFFICES

Not used.

15. STAIRS AND SCAFFOLDS

The General Prime Contractor shall:

Furnish and maintain equipment such as temporary stairs, fixed ladders, ramps, chutes, runways and the like as required for proper execution of work by all trades, and shall remove them on completion of the work.

Erect permanent stair framing as soon as possible. Provide stairs with temporary treads, handrails, and shaft protection.

Contractors requiring scaffolds shall make arrangements with and compensate the General Prime Contractor for scaffolding, or shall provide their own and remove them upon completion of the work.

Each Contractor shall underlay its interior scaffolds with planking to prevent uprights from resting directly on the floor construction.

16. HOISTS, ELEVATORS OR CRANES

Each separate contractor shall provide and pay for its own hoist/crane or other apparatus necessary for unloading/setting or moving their equipment and materials. Installation and removal of equipment for this activity must be accounted for in the Project Schedule.

Equipment and operations for this activity shall comply with applicable OSHA requirements. No material hoist may be used to transport personnel unless it meets OSHA requirements for that purpose.

Contractors shall provide any protection required, temporary or long term, to prevent damage to work in place or in progress. When hoisting activity results in such damage, the responsible contractor shall pay for cleaning, repair or replacement of material or equipment as determined by Government.

Equipment, that imposes loads of any kind on work in place, shall not be erected without agreement from Government.

At their own discretion, two or more contractors may agree to use common hoisting facilities. Under such arrangements, the allocation of costs, access and scheduling and all other details of the agreement are the responsibility of the contractors involved.

Existing elevators may be used on a limited basis with Government’s permission and agreement. Costs of warranty extensions and additional service work required will be paid by the using contractor. Appropriate protection must be provided by the using contractor and that contractor shall be responsible for any structural, mechanical or finish damage to the elevator and its parts and to adjoining building finishes and components.

Use of the FPL-owned overhead crane by the contractor is not permitted.

17. SIGNS

No Project Sign Required.

18. FENCE

All protective fencing shall be maintained in an upright, orderly fashion throughout the construction schedule.

19. ROADWAY

Not Used.

20. TOILETS

Contractor should arrange with Government to use nearby existing toilet facilities. Toilets used by work crew shall be kept clean and sanitary at all times.

21. TELEPHONES

It is expected that each contractor have access to their own cell phone for their own use. No additional telephone service will be provided

22. WATER SUPPLY

Contractor should arrange with Government to use nearby existing water service. Toilets and slop sinks used by workmen shall be kept clean and sanitary at all times. The General Prime Contractor shall prevent waste of water and shall maintain valves, connections, and hoses in good condition, at all times. Trades shall provide their own hose or piping from hose bibs.

23. TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL WORK

Contractor shall furnish their extension cords and lamps other than those furnished for general lighting.

Contractor shall be allowed to use the service provided for general lighting and fractional horsepower hand tools at no cost.

24. COLD WEATHER PROTECTION

All heating and protective covering, required to protect the work from injury due to freezing and moisture during the construction period and prior to enclosure of the building, shall be classed as COLD WEATHER PROTECTION. Such protection shall be provided and paid for by the General Prime Contractor.

Heat required to protect materials from injury due to freezing during the construction period and prior to enclosure, shall be provided by means of portable heating units intended for this purpose.

All heating units must be approved types. Proper ventilation must be provided. The use of temporary units whose product of combustion will damage fresh concrete, mortar or other building materials, will not be allowed.

Heating units and the area surrounding the units shall be kept in a clean and safe condition.

25. ENCLOSURE

Not used.

26. TEMPORARY HEAT

Not used.

27. FIRE PROTECTION

The General Prime Contractor shall provide and maintain in working order during the entire construction period, a minimum of three (3) fire extinguishers on each floor level, including basement of the building, and one (1) in temporary office. Extinguishers shall be nonfreeze type such as A-B-C rated dry chemical, of not less than 10-pound capacity each. In addition, any Subcontractor who maintains an enclosed shed on the site shall provide and maintain, in an accessible location, one or more similar nonfreezing type fire extinguisher in each enclosed shed.

Fire alarm systems and fire suppression systems shall be kept in service during construction. The General Prime Contractor shall impair system operability only as necessary to avoid false alarms, false activations or damage and where required to complete construction activities. The General Prime Contractor is responsible for the first responder cost of repeat false alarms.

Where systems are impaired, provide a fire protection impairment program in compliance with NFPA 25, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, IFC Chapter 9 and the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) including the following:

· Written notification to Government Representative (to be assigned at the preconstruction meeting), first responders and the fire department of the dates, times and extent of system impairments and system restorations and description of contractor actions minimizing risk.

· Temporary bagging or removal of smoke detectors during the work day with restoration of smoke detectors at end of the work day.

· Confirmation that systems are fully operational at the end of the work day before leaving the job site.

· An approved fire watch or other approved procedures where systems are disabled beyond the work day or where required by the Government, first responders or the fire department.

· Tags indicating which system or system component has been impaired placed at each fire department connection, affected control valve and alarm panel. Remove tags after restoration.

· Tags listing temporary fire alarm notification procedures on all non-functional fire alarm devices including pull stations, automatic detectors and audio/visuals. Remove tags after restoration.

· Daily log of system impairments and restorations.

28. WATCHPERSONS

Watchpersons will not be furnished by the Government. The Contractor shall provide such precautionary measures, to include the furnishing of watchpersons if deemed necessary, to protect persons and property from damage or loss where the Contractor's work is involved.

29. STORAGE OF MATERIALS

Contractor shall confine equipment, apparatus, storage of materials and operations to limits indicated on the drawings or by specific direction of Government and shall not bring material onto the site until they are needed for the progress of the work.

The storage of materials on the grounds and within the building shall be in strict accordance with the instructions of Government. Storage of materials within the building shall at no time exceed the design carrying capacity of the structural system.

Provide and maintain watertight storage sheds on the premises where directed, for storage of materials that might be damaged by weather. Sheds shall have wood floors raised at least 6" above the ground.

All materials affected by moisture shall be stored on platforms and protected from the weather.

All materials shall be stored in a manner that prevents release of hazardous material to the environment.

All hazardous materials, including motor fuels, shall be properly handled and contained to prevent spills or other releases. The General Prime Contractor shall develop and maintain a contingency plan to provide emergency response, containment, and cleanup of spills of hazardous materials resulting from contract activities. All spills and releases shall be reported to Government as soon as possible.

During the construction of this building, materials, construction sheds, and earth stockpiles shall be located so as not to interfere with the installation of the utilities nor cause damage to existing lines.

The Contractor shall allot space to others for storage of their materials, and erection of their sheds.

Should it be necessary at any time to move material sheds or storage platforms, the Contractor shall move same at the Contractor's expense, when directed by Government.

The Government assumes no responsibility for materials stored in building or on the site. The Contractor assumes full responsibility for damage due to the storage of materials.

Repairing of areas used for placing of sheds, offices, and for storage of materials shall be done by the Contractor.

30. PROTECTION OF FINISHED CONSTRUCTION

Contractor shall assume the responsibility for the protection of all finished construction under the Contract and shall repair and restore any and all damage of finished work to its original state.

Wheeling of any loads over any type of floor, either with or without plank protection, will be permitted only in rubber tired wheelbarrows, buggies, trucks or dollies.

Where structural concrete is also the finished surface, care must be taken to avoid marking or damaging those surfaces.

31. PROTECTION IN GENERAL

All structures and equipment shall be constructed, installed and operated with guards, controls and other devices in place.

Temporary pumps required for pumping water from building excavation or from building proper shall be provided by the General Prime Contractor, including temporary connections. Plumbing Trade shall install permanent sump basins and piping where and when required. Permanent sump pumps shall not be installed until building is substantially complete and when approved by Government. The General Prime Contractor shall remove temporary pumps and connections when approved by Government.

The General Prime Contractor shall:

Provide, erect and maintain all required planking, barricades, guard rails, temporary walkways, etc., of sufficient size and strength necessary for protection of stored material and equipment; paved surfaces, walks, curbs, gutters and drives; streets adjacent to or within project area; adjoining property and all project work to prevent accidents to the public and the workmen at the job site.

Notify adjacent property owners if their property interferes with the work so that arrangements for proper protection can be made.

Provide and maintain proper shoring and bracing to prevent earth from caving or washing into the building excavation. Provide temporary protection around openings through floors and roofs, including elevator openings, stairwells, and edge of slabs.

Provide and maintain proper shoring and bracing for existing underground utilities, sewers, etc., encountered during excavation work, to protect them from collapse or other type of damage until such time as they are to be removed, incorporated into the new work, or can be properly backfilled upon completion of new work.

Provide protection against rain, snow, wind, ice, storms, or heat to maintain all work, materials, apparatus, and fixtures, incorporated in the work or stored on the site, free from injury or damage. At the end of the day's work, cover all new work likely to be damaged. Remove snow and ice as necessary for safety and proper execution of the work.

Protect the building and foundations from damage at all times from rain, ground water and back-up from drains or sewers. Provide all equipment and enclosures as necessary to provide this protection.

Damaged property shall be repaired or replaced in order to return it to its original condition. Damaged lawns shall be replaced with sod.

Protect materials, work and equipment, not normally covered by above protection, until construction proceeds to a point where the general building protection of the area where located, dispenses with the necessity therefore. Protect work outside of the building lines such as trenches and open excavations, as specified above.

Take all necessary precautions to protect the Government's property as well as adjacent property, including trees, shrubs, buildings, sanitary and storm sewers, water piping, gas piping, electric conduit or cable, etc., from any and all damage which may result due to work on this project.

Repair work outside of property line in accordance with the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

Repair any work, damaged by failure to provide proper and adequate protection, to its original state to the satisfaction of Government or remove and replace with new work at the Contractor's expense.

Protect trees indicated on the drawings to remain and trees in locations that would not interfere with new construction, from all damage. Do not injure trunks, branches, or roots of trees that are to remain. Do cutting and trimming only as approved and as directed by Government.

32. CLEANING AND WASTE DISPOSAL

Contractor shall be responsible for all cleaning required within the technical sections of the specifications governing work under the Contractor's jurisdiction as well as for keeping all work areas, passageways, ramps, stairs and all other areas of the premises free of accumulation of surplus materials, rubbish, debris and scrap which may be caused by the Contractor's operations or that of the Subcontractors.

Remove rubbish, debris and scrap promptly upon its accumulation and in no event later than the end of each week.

Combustible waste shall be removed immediately or stored in fire resistive containers until disposed of in an approved manner.

No burning of rubbish or debris will be allowed at the site. Rubbish, debris and scrap shall not be thrown through any window or other opening, or dropped from any great height; it shall be conducted to the ground, to waiting truck(s) or removable container(s) by means of approved chutes or other means of controlled conveyance.

Form and scrap lumber shall have all nails withdrawn or bent over; shall be neatly stacked, placed in trash bins, or removed from the premises.

Spillages of oil, grease or other liquids which could cause a slippery or otherwise hazardous situation or stain a finished surface shall be cleaned up immediately.

Waste materials removed from the site shall be managed by the contractor and disposed of in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, codes, rules, and standards. The Contractor shall prepare all hazardous wastes for transport and disposal. Other materials such as soil, debris, sludge, water, etc. generated by project activities which may contain constituents exceeding federal, state, or local environmental cleanup standards must not be removed from the site, or treated and disposed on site without prior written approval of Government. Other unused or discarded materials may be treated as solid waste. Facilities for recycle, disposal or landfill of such items shall be approved by Government prior to removal from the site.

Dust, dirt and other foreign matter shall be removed completely from all internal surfaces of all mechanical and electrical units, cabinets, ducts, pipes, etc.

Dirt, soil, fingerprints, stains and the like, shall be completely removed from all exposed finished surfaces.

General Prime Contractor shall wash all glass immediately prior to the occupancy of this project. Work shall include the removal of labels, paint splattering, glazing compound and sealant. Surfaces shall include mirrors and both sides of all glass in windows, borrowed lights, partitions, doors and side lights.

Broken, scratched or otherwise damaged glass shall be replaced by the General Prime Contractor.

In addition to the above, the General Prime Contractor shall be responsible for the general "broom" cleaning of the premises and for expediting all of the cleaning, washing, waxing and polishing required within the technical sections of the specifications governing work under this Contract. The General Prime Contractor shall also perform "final" cleaning of all exposed surfaces to remove all foreign matter, spots, soil, construction dust, etc., so as to put the project in a complete and finished condition ready for acceptance and use intended.

If rubbish and debris is not removed, or if surfaces are not cleaned as specified above, Government reserves the right to have said work done by others and the related cost(s) will be deducted from monies due the Contractor.

33. OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS AND INSTRUCTIONS

Contractor shall provide Government with two (2) sets of the O&M data for each device, piece of equipment and assembly furnished and/or installed under this contract. Format shall be paper, indexed and labeled and bound in three-ring binders. In addition to the hard copies provide electronic (PDF) copies of the O&M manuals to the Government. Also include, the electronic media (flash drive) in 3 hole vinyl holders in binders.

The O&M manuals shall include the following:

· Table of Contents

· Contact information (including emergency contact number) for installing contractor, original vendor manufacturer and service provider

· Copy of approved submittals

· As-built control drawings and sequences of operations

· Catalog data or literature with correct model number checked

· Manufacturer’s installation and operation instructions including start-up, break-in, shutdown, seasonal, emergency and special operation procedures

· Manufacturer’s maintenance instructions including procedures and instructions for problem corrections, preventive maintenance, testing, alignment, adjustment and repair

· Complete parts list in an exploded view diagram of the equipment

· Construction Verification Checklists

· Inspection and testing reports

· Maintenance records indicating maintenance performed by contractor prior to substantial completion

· Equipment warranties including terms and conditions and date of inception (substantial completion) and date of expiration

· List of special tools or testing equipment required for the operation, testing or maintenance of the equipment

· For items assembled by the Contractor for special functions, write operating and maintenance instructions

Contractor shall submit to Government for review, make revisions noted by Government and provide final O&M data for Government review 10 business days prior to training. Any revisions or changes to the systems and/or equipment post delivery of the final O & M data submittal must be submitted to Government as an addendum within 30 days of the revision or change.

34. TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS

The complete installation consisting of the several parts and systems and all equipment installed according to the requirements of the Contract Documents, shall be ready in all respects for use by the User Agency and shall be subjected to a test at full operating conditions and pressures for normal conditions of use.

Contractor shall make all necessary adjustments and replacements affecting the work which is necessary to fulfill Government’s requirements and to comply with the directions and recommendations of the manufacturer of the several pieces of equipment, and to comply with all codes and regulations which may apply to the entire installation. Contractor shall also make all required adjustments to comply with all provisions of the drawings and specifications.

35. LOOSE AND DETACHABLE PARTS

Contractor shall retain all loose and small detachable parts of apparatus and equipment furnished under this Contract, until completion of the work and shall turn them over to Government.

36. EROSION CONTROL AND STORM WATER MANAGEMENT

Not used.

37. AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Limit excessive idling of diesel-powered vehicle and equipment. Limit large scale painting with VOC. Limit and/or control all dust creating activities.

38. CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

See Section 01 74 19 – Construction Waste Management.

39. GUARANTEE DOCUMENTS

Upon Substantial Completion of project, the Contractor shall submit such written guarantees and warranties to Government.

40. RECORD DOCUMENTS

On a suitable set of Contract Documents, the contractor is to maintain a daily record of changes and deviations from the contract. All buried or concealed piping, conduit, or similar items shall be located by dimensions and elevations on the record drawings.

The daily record of changes shall be the responsibility of Contractor's field superintendent. No arbitrary mark-ups will be permitted.

Once during the month the Contractor shall present, at the project, the job copy showing variations and changes to date to the Government for their review.

At substantial completion of the project, the Contractor shall transmit the marked up as-built documents to the Government.

In addition to providing marked up drawings to the Government, the contractor shall provide (when available) electronic drawing drawings for all contractor generated drawings to the Government. Drawing shall include but not be limited to:

· Fabrication, erection and installation drawings for:

· Architectural drawings

· Structural drawings

· Ductwork and piping

· Steel

· Concrete

· Electrical

· Special process systems

· Lighting controls

· Audio Visual

· Telecommunications

· DSPS approved submittals for:

· Fire Protection

· Fire Alarm

· Structural

· Elevator

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