13. GRO MultBldg HVAC Spec 2023 09 18.pdf

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GREAT ONYX JOB CORPS CCC GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

MULTIPLE BUILDING HVAC IMPROVEMENTS

GREAT ONYX JOB CORPS CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CENTER

SECTION 010150

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – SUMMARY OF WORK

4.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Work for this project requires the contractor to be responsible for supplying all labor, materials, equipment, utilities, miscellaneous items, freight and delivery and all necessary valid licenses for the work summarized as follows:

1. Base Bid Item 1: B4 Raider Dorm HVAC Split System Replacement

a. Remove and replace existing 10-ton heat pump split-system, indoor and outdoor equipment.

2. Base Bid Item 2: B3 Education Server Room Mini-Split Installation.

a. Furnish and install 1-ton mini-split cooling system.

3. Optional Bid Item 3: B4 Raider Dorm Refrigerant Line Sets

a. Remove and replace existing linesets.

4.2 LOCATION

A. This project is located at the Great Onyx Job Corps Center campus located at Lat/Long:

37.248, -86.234 in Edmonson County, Kentucky. The address is 3115 Ollie Ridge Rd, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259. Driving directions can be obtained by calling the Center at

(270) 286-4514.

4.3 WORK HOURS

A. Work hours for this project are between 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday through Friday.

Workers are required to check-in daily at the administrative office.

4.4 USE OF PREMISES

A. Confine constructions operations to immediate area of work. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

B. Government will occupy site and buildings during entire construction period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate

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Government usage. Perform the work so as not to interfere with Government's day-to-day operations.

C. Keep driveways, parking areas, loading areas and entrances to buildings clear and available to Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times.

Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Government.

4.5 DEFINITIONS

A. The following terms in any combination relating to the installation of products/materials:

install, furnish, provide, or similar statements; mean that the contractor is responsible for the procurement and installation of the products unless it is specifically designated as either a government furnished item, supply only product, or spare.

4.6 STANDARDS AND CODES

A. All contract work shall adhere to the most recent version of:

1. All the International Code Council Family of codes (ICC) e.g. International

Building Code (IBC), International Fire Code (IFC), and International Mechanical Code (IMC).

2. All National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and Standards e.g. , NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 1: Fire Code, and NFPA 101- Life Safety Code.

3. Architectural Barriers Act Standards (ABA or ABAAS).

4. Product Manufacturer’s installation instructions.

4.7 QUALIFICATIONS

A. When applicable to specific contract work items:

1. Electrical work shall be performed by journey level electricians licensed in the

State of contract performance or trainees/apprentices working under the direct supervision of State-licensed electrical supervisors (or State equivalent).

2. Plumbing work shall be performed by journey level plumbers licensed in the State of contract performance or trainees/apprentices working under the direct supervision of State-licensed plumbing supervisors (or State equivalent).

3. Fire Alarm work shall be performed by NICET certified fire alarm technicians.

4.8 ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS

A. This Federal contract is exempt from State permitting requirements. However, electrical work must be inspected by a third-party Inspector who is either State-licensed or ICC-certified. The Contractor will arrange for the inspection and pay any fees required for the inspection and associated report; arrangement may include completion and submission of load calculations, permit applications, and any other required coordination. The

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Inspector does not have any jurisdictional authority on Federal projects. The USFS is the jurisdiction having authority. The inspection will be based on the most recent version of the NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC) and currently adopted State codes. A list of deficiencies with corresponding code reference is to be provided in a report signed by the inspector. The addressee in the report is to be the Job Corps Center. The Inspector will provide a copy of their current inspection credentials with the inspection report. The Contractor will submit the report to the COR. The CO will determine which deficiency/violations will be enforced for the Contractor to fix.

4.9 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Smoking is permitted on campus only in the designated smoking area.

4.10 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

A. Schedule of Items:

1. Provide pricing for all items listed in the Schedule of Items.

2. Contract award will be made for all Base Items.

3. Optional Items may or may not be awarded, depending on funding availability.

B. Base Items (BI):

1. Base Item No. 1 – B4 Raider Dorm HVAC Split System Replacement

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to:

i. Remove and replace heat pump split system with new equipment of the same nominal output for both cooling and heating.

ii. Purge existing refrigerant and capture/dispose in accordance with state and federal requirements, verify existing linesets are sized in accordance with new equipment requirements, flush and pressure test linesets, extend and required for new equipment, provide new refrigerant.

iii. Modification and connection to existing ducts, electrical system, controls, and fire alarm interlocks (if applicable) as required for replacement of equipment, code compliance, and full functionality.

iv. Removal and disposal of existing equipment being replaced, and any accessories not re-used for replacement construction.

v. Selective demolition, cutting, and patching required for equipment replacement.

c. Deficiencies: NA.

2. Base Item No. 2 – B3 Education Server Room Mini-Split Installation.

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d. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

e. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to:

i. Install mini-split cooling system serving the computer server room.

ii. Selective demolition, cutting, and patching required for equipment replacement.

iii. Wall-mounted support bracket for outside unit or precast equipment pad on compacted aggregate base.

iv. Provide new branch circuit for mini-split system with disconnects for both interior and exterior units.

f. Deficiencies: NA.

C. Optional Items (BI):

1. Optional Item No. 3 – B4 Raider Dorm Refrigerant Line Sets

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to:

a. Contractor shall notify CO if existing line sets do not pass pressure tests or are undersized for new equipment requirements. Upon CO approval, remove and replace existing refrigerant line sets, size in accordance with manufacturer's requirements.

4.11 PRODUCTS

A. Split System and Accessories.

1. Basis of Design Product: Trane Odyssey Split System

2. Outdoor unit:

a. Voltage: 208 V.

b. Frequency: 60Hz.

c. Phase: 3 ph.

d. Cooling Capacity: 10-ton nominal.

3. Indoor unit:

a. Voltage: 208 V.

b. Frequency: 60Hz.

c. Phase: 3 ph.

d. Cooling Capacity: 10 ton.

e. Drive Type: VFD

f. Fan Capacity: 4000 cfm.

g. Filter and Filter Section: 2”x16”x25” or approved equivalent, throwaway type, MERV 13.

h. Electric Resistance Heating Assembly:

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1) Contractor shall identify existing electric heat capacity and provide a new assembly of the same nominal output and compatible with the new HVAC equipment.

4. Minimum Efficiency Requirements:

1) Air Handler EER: 11.3

2) Condensing Unit Only EER: 12.5

3) IEER: 14.1

4) Coefficient of Performance @ 47º F: 3.4

5. Refrigerant: R410A.

6. Low ambient: Cooling operable to 50 º F or lower outdoor air temperature.

7. Warranty: 1-year parts and labor and 5-year manufacturer parts warranty on compressors.

B. Mini-Split Air Conditioning System

1. Furnish and install mini-split air conditioning system with the following characteristics and accessories.

2. Energy Star Certified.

3. Cooling Capacity: 48k BTUh, 4-ton, nominal capacity.

4. Heating Capacity: Not required, heat pump may be substituted for cooling only system for compliance with efficiency requirements.

5. Refrigerant: R410A.

6. Low ambient: Cooling operable to 14 º F.

7. Warranty: 5-year minimum manufacturer standard limited all parts warranty.

8. Accessories:

a. Programmable thermostat – external or integral to interior unit.

b. Wall-mounted condenser support bracket – stainless steel, rated for condenser weight. Fastened with stainless fasteners/anchors to exterior wall.

Mount condenser approximately 18” above grade, do not obstruct windows, doors, disconnect, or other operable parts.

c. Precast concrete equipment pad – exceeds condensing unit dimensions by 6”- 12” on each side. Locate beyond roof drip line. Clear and remove/dispose of mulch and topsoil within the equipment pad footprint. Furnish and compact aggregate base rock to minimum depth of 6”. Place pad. Dress and restore disturbed area around work.

d. Condensate drain kit. Provide drain kit surface mounted on interior wall surface, extend down wall and extend out through exterior wall approximately 12” above grade.

C. Additional instructions are as follows:

1. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and referenced codes and standards.

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2. Coordinate location of new mini-split system with existing building systems, do not obstruct operable parts, equipment, or egress routes. Provide new branch circuit from main panelboard, with disconnects for indoor and outdoor units.

3. Disconnects: Install UL listed disconnects in enclosures NEMA rated for the environment they will be installed in.

4. Weather seal all new and/or abandoned wall penetrations with materials compatible with and matching existing construction.

5. Existing condensate drains (where applicable) may be re-used provided they are installed in accordance with current code requirements and the Contractor verifies the drains are free draining and fully functional.

i. For new drains and modification of existing drains, utilize materials approved in the ICC family of codes, contractor shall verify requirements for air gaps are provided.

6. Refrigerant lines new and extension of existing:

a. ACR copper, meeting ASTM B280.

b.Insulation: closed cell expanded rubber EPDM insulation complying with ASTM C534, 1-inch thick or CO approved equivalent.

c. If replacement of linesets is awarded; route new lines the same path as existing lines, cut, patch, and seal finishes and surfaces as required for new line installation.

7. Electrical/extension of existing:

a. Wiring: Copper, stranded conductor, 600-volt insulation, Type

THHN/THWN.

b.Exterior Conduit: PVC Schedule 80, provide frost sleeves for buried conduit to building mounted fixed boxes or devices.

c. Exterior Conduit for Equipment Connection: Liquid tight, flexible metal.

d.Interior Conduit: EMT.

e. Conduit between disconnect and interior equipment: FMC.

f. Exterior disconnects, NEMA 3R or 4x, sized and rated according to the NEC and equipment provider’s recommendations.

PART 2 – PROJECT SCHEDULE

5.1 PROJECT SCHEDULE

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ITEM* REQUIRED DUE DATE (calendar days)

Pre-Construction Conference

Within 10 days of Award (virtually)

Notice To Proceed (NTP)

Issued first weekday after Pre-Construction Conference

Bonds 10 days after Award

Action and Informational Submittals

12 days after NTP (CORs have 12 days to return)

Closeout Submittals

Prior to CO acceptance of project

Contract Release form and final pay request

10 days after CO acceptance of project

* All items above must be included in Contractor’s construction schedule

PART 3 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

6.1 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Government approval.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Government approval. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

6.2 PROCEDURES

A. Contractor Responsibilities

1. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents.

2. Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

3. Include the following information on label or cover sheet for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

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c. Name and address of Contractor.

d. Name of manufacturer.

e. Unique identifier, including revision number.

f. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

g. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

h. Date of Contractor’s approval.

i. Statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved by the Contractor for compliance with the Contract Documents.

4. The Government will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval and will return them without action.

5. Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless the

Contracting Officer (CO) observes noncompliance with provisions of the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

6. Submittals must be submitted in electronic PDF format. Submit to CO via email or electronic file transfer site.

7. Only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by Government are to be used for construction.

8. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents will not be reviewed and may be discarded.

B. Processing Time: Time for review shall commence on CO's receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Government will review initial submittal within 12 calendar days.

Additional time may be needed if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. CO will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. Resubmittals: If resubmittal is necessary, it will be resubmitted within 3 calendar days, and reviewed by the Government within 3 calendar days.

6.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Action Submittals required in the Technical Specifications in this contract, if applicable, and as indicated at the end of this subsection.

B. Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. Mark up each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

2. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

f. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

g. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

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C. Required Action Submittals

1. Contractor verification report on lineset condition and size.

2. Contractor verification report on existing electric heat assembly.

3. Product data and installation instructions for the following:

a. Packaged split system.

b. Mini-split system and listed accessories.

6.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required in the Technical Specifications in this contract, if applicable, and as indicated below:

B. Required Informational Submittals:

1. Accident Prevention Plan.

2. Construction Schedule.

3. Current licensure and/or certifications for individuals indicated in

QUALIFICATIONS paragraph above or as required in individual technical sections (when applicable to the project).

6.5 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Closeout Submittals, as follows:

1. One-Year Warranty on Entire Project as required by FAR 52.246–21

2. Project Record Documents.

3. Fully executed and completed copies of product warranties including product registration if applicable to the warranted coverage.

PART 4 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

7.1 USE OF UTILITIES

A. Utilities: Use of Government existing facilities will be permitted without metering and without payment of use charges, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in an acceptable condition. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use. The following are available for use by the contractor: water, and electrical power services. The following are not available: telephone service. The contractor is expected to provide whatever phone service he deems necessary for the duration of the project.

7.2 SANITARY FACILITIES

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A. Sanitary facilities are available for use by the Contractor. Facilities must be cleaned and maintained daily.

7.3 STAGING AND STORAGE

A. Coordinate on-site staging and storage requirements with the Center Point of Contact or the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

7.4 CONSTRUCTION WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES

A. Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Containerize and clearly label hazardous, dangerous, or unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste. Use of Government waste containers will not be permitted.

7.5 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. Environmental Protection: Contractor shall provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction in ways and by methods that comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

B. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with the national or state Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for erecting structurally adequate barricades, paint with appropriate colors, graphics, and warning signs/lights to inform personnel, students, and the public of possible hazards.

C. Fire Protection.

1. Store combustible materials in containers in fire-safe locations.

2. Maintain unobstructed access to fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, fire-protection facilities, stairways, and other access routes for firefighting. Prohibit smoking in hazardous fire-exposure areas.

3. Supervise welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units, and similar sources of fire ignition.

PART 5 – EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

8.1 EXAMINATION

A. Before beginning work, examine areas and document existing conditions. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. Proceeding with the Work indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.

B. Field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products.

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C. Immediately on discovery of the need for clarification of the Contract Documents, submit a request for information to CO. Include a detailed description of problem encountered, together with recommendations for changing the Contract Documents.

8.2 INSTALLATION

A. Locate the Work and components of the Work accurately, in correct alignment and elevation to fit with existing construction.

B. Make vertical work plumb and make horizontal work level.

C. Install per manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations.

8.3 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. Clean Project site and work areas daily, including common areas. Dispose of materials lawfully.

1. Comply with NFPA 241 requirements for removal of combustible waste materials and debris.

2. Do not hold materials more than 7 days during normal weather or 3 days if the temperature is expected to rise above 80 deg F (27 deg C).

B. Burying or burning waste materials on-site will not be permitted. Washing waste materials down sewers or into waterways will not be permitted.

8.4 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED CONSTRUCTION

A. Provide protection and maintain conditions that ensure installed Work does not get damaged or deteriorated prior to Substantial Completion.

8.5 CORRECTION OF THE WORK

A. Repair or remove and replace defective construction. Restore damaged substrates and finishes.

1. Repairing includes replacing defective parts, refinishing damaged surfaces, touching up with matching materials, and properly adjusting operating equipment.

PART 6 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

9.1 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. Definition of Substantial Completion: The Date certified by the CO when construction is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so the Government can occupy or utilize the Work or designated portion thereof for the use for which it is intended, as expressed in the Contract Documents.

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B. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for determining date of Substantial Completion, complete the following. List items below that are incomplete in request.

1. Prepare a list of items to be completed and corrected (punch list), the value of items on the list, and reasons why the Work is not complete.

2. Advise the CO of pending insurance changeover requirements.

3. Submit specific warranties, workmanship bonds, final certifications, and similar documents.

4. Obtain and submit releases permitting Government unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities.

5. Deliver tools, spare parts, extra materials, and similar items to location designated by Government. Label with manufacturer's name and model number where applicable.

6. Complete startup testing of systems.

7. Submit changeover information related to Government occupancy, use, operation, and maintenance.

8. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting.

9. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual defects.

C. Inspection: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. CO will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection or will notify Contractor of items, either on Contractor's list or additional items identified by CO, that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

2. Results of completed inspection will form the basis of requirements for Final

Completion.

9.2 FINAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for determining date of Final Completion, complete the following:

1. Submit certified copy of CO’s Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by CO. The certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

2. Submit evidence of final, continuing insurance coverage complying with insurance requirements.

3. Instruct Government personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems.

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B. Inspections: Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. CO will prepare a final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will notify Contractor of construction that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

9.3 LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS (PUNCH LIST)

A. Preparation: Submit two copies of list. Include name and identification of each space and area affected by construction operations for incomplete items and items needing correction including, if necessary, areas disturbed by Contractor that are outside the limits of construction.

9.4 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. General: Do not use Project Record Documents for construction purposes. Protect Project Record Documents from deterioration and loss. Provide access to Project Record Documents for CO's reference during normal working hours.

B. Provide Draft of Project Record Drawings at Substantial Completion. CO will return reviewed copy. Provide Final Project Record Drawings at Final Completion.

C. Record Drawings: Maintain and submit one set of blue- or black-line white prints of Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings.

1. Mark Record Prints to show the actual installation where installation varies from that shown originally. Require individual or entity who obtained record data, whether individual or entity is Installer, subcontractor, or similar entity, to prepare the marked-up Record Prints.

a. Give particular attention to information on concealed elements that cannot be readily identified and recorded later.

b. Record data as soon as possible after obtaining it. Record and check the markup before enclosing concealed installations.

2. Mark record sets with erasable, red-colored pencil. Use other colors to distinguish between changes for different categories of the Work at the same location.

3. Note Construction Change Directive numbers, Change Order numbers, alternate numbers, and similar identification where applicable.

4. Identify and date each Record Drawing; include the designation "PROJECT RECORD DRAWING" in a prominent location. Organize into manageable sets;

bind each set with durable paper cover sheets. Include identification on cover sheets.

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9.5 FINAL CLEANING

A. General: Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations.

B. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces.

C. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for certification of Substantial Completion for entire Project or for a portion of Project:

1. Clean Project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste material, litter, and other foreign substances.

2. Remove tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus material from Project site.

3. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred, exposed finishes and surfaces.

Replace finishes and surfaces that cannot be satisfactorily repaired or restored or that already show evidence of repair or restoration.

D. Remove waste materials from Project site and dispose of lawfully.

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C. Additional instructions are as follows:

B. Burying or burning waste materials on-site will not be permitted. Washing waste materials down sewers or into waterways will not be permitted.

D. Remove waste materials from Project site and dispose of lawfully.