Project Manual

General Documents, Divisions 00, 01 - 49

ISSUED FOR BID, PERMIT, & CONSTRUCTION

10/17/2025

Project Scope:

HARRIS HEALTH

ACS CLINICS RADIOLOGY

GULFGAGE HEALTH CENTER: 7550 Office City Dr. Houston TX 77012 SETTEGAST HEALTH CENTER: 9105 N. Wayside Dr. Houston TX 77028 STRAWBERRY HEALTH CENTER: 927 Shaw Ave. Pasadena TX 77506

HARRIS HEALTH HOUSTON,

ACS CLINICS RADIOLOGY TEXAS

AUTOARCH Architects

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ARCHITECT

6200 Savoy Dr. Suite 100 Houston, TX 77036

Michael Sabouni

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Dally Associates 9800 Richmond Ave. Suite 600 Houston, TX 77042

MEP Engineer

Infrastructure Associates 6117 Richmond Ave. Suite Houston, TX 77057

Sevak Kalantarian

HARRIS HEALTH

ACS CLINICS RADIOLOGY

GULFGAGE HEALTH CENTER: 7550 Office City Dr. Houston TX 77012

SETTEGAST HEALTH CENTER: 9105 N. Wayside Dr. Houston TX 77028

STRAWBERRY HEALTH CENTER: 927 Shaw Ave. Pasadena TX 77506

IFBPC

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

NUMBER SECTION TITLE PAGES

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10- 1

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 01 01 Cover Page 00 01 05 Title Page & Seals 00 01 10 Table Of Contents 00 31 32 Geotechnical Data 00 31 32x Geotechnical Engineering Report

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 Summary 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures 01 25 00x Substitution Request Form 01 26 13 Requests For Information 01 26 13x RFI Form 01 31 00 Project Management And Coordination 01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation 01 32 33 Photographic Documentation 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities And Controls 01 60 00 Product Requirements 01 72 00 Common Execution Requirements 01 73 29 Cutting And Patching 01 74 00 Cleaning And Waste Management 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 01 77 00x Punch List Form 01 77 00xx Project Closeout Checklist 01 78 23 Operation And Maintenance Data

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 00 00 Existing Conditions 02 41 19 Selective Demolition

DIVISIONS 03 – 04

NOT USED

_________________________________AUTOARCH Architects__________________________________

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DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOODS, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry and Plywood 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 06 40 00 Architectural Woodwork Appendix 9.11 – Laminate and Solid Surface

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 31 00 Sound Batt Insulation

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 11 00 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08 12 16 Interior Aluminum Doors, Frames, and Glazed Officefront Systems 08 12 18 X-Ray Resistant Lead Lined Interior Windows 08 14 00 Wood Doors 08 71 00 Door Hardware 08 81 00 Glass and Glazing

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 20 00 Gypsum Board and Light Gage Metal Framing 09 30 00 Tiling Appendix 9.4 – Tiling 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings Appendix 9.5 – Ceiling 09 65 00 Resilient Flooring Appendix 9.6 – Resilient Flooring Appendix 9.12 – Base and Threshold 09 90 00 Painting and Coating Appendix 9.10 – Painting and Coating

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DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10 26 00 Wall Protection Appendix 10.4 – Wall Protection 10 28 00 Toilet Accessories Appendix 10.2 – Toilet Accessories

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 70 00 Healthcare Equipment 11 70 00.X Radiology Equipment Package .......................................................................................... x

DIVISION 12 THROUGH 21

NOT USED

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

REFER TO SHEET SPECS IN PLUMBING DRAWINGS.

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING

REFER TO SHEET SPECS IN HVAC DRAWINGS.

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

REFER TO SHEET SPECS IN ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS.

DIVISIONS 27 – COMMUNICATIONS (HH)

27 05 00 Common Work Results for Communications 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding 27 05 28 Pathways for Communications Systems 27 05 53 Identification for Communication Systems 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 27 12 00 Cable Television Distribution System 27 13 00 Communications Backbone Cabling 27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling 27 16 00 Communications Connecting Cords, Devices, and Adaptors 27 20 00 Data Communications Equipment 27 30 00 Voice Communications Equipment 27 40 00 Audio-Video Systems 27 51 17 Overhead Paging Systems

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DIVISIONS 28 – SECURITY (HH)

28 00 00 Security Project Requirements 28 13 00 Security And Cctv Systems IT Secure Area Design Specifications

DIVISIONS 29 THROUGH 49

NOT USED

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SUMMARY

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by the Contract Documents.

3. Contractor duties.

4. Work by Owner.

5. Work under separate contracts.

6. Owner-furnished products.

7. Access to site.

8. Protection of work and property.

9. Owner's occupancy requirements.

10. Specification formats and conventions.

11. Provisions for electronic media.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 01 Section "Temporary Facilities and Controls" for limitations and procedures governing temporary use of Owner's facilities.

1.2 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: Harris Health ACS Clinics Radiology

1. Locations:

a. Gulfgate Health Center, 7550 Office City Dr. Houston TX 77012

b. Settegast Health Center, 9105 N. Wayside Dr. Houston TX 77028

c. Strawberry Health Center, 927 Shaw Ave. Pasadena, TX 77506, B. Owner Identification: Harris Health System

C. Architect Identification: The Contract Documents were prepared for the Project by AUTOARCH Architects, LLC, 6200 Savoy, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77036.

1. Contact: Lina Sabouni

a. Telephone: (713) 952-3366.

b. Email: lina@autoarch.net

1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

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

1. Renovations of three (3) separate Radiology rooms at indicated locations.

2. Shall conform to and coordinate with Uniform General, Supplemental and Special

Conditions.

3. Drawings will be available to Contractor in PDF format for Contractor’s use and distribution to subcontractors and suppliers.

B. Project will be constructed under a single general construction contract.

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1.4 CONTRACTOR DUTIES

A. VOC Compliance: Ensure that all assemblies, compounds, and systems comply with all VOC (Volatile Organic Components) requirements and regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA), State, County, City, and Local Air Control District.

B. Provide and comply with Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) in accordance with Owner’s requirements.

1. HEPA Fan Filters shall be provided in the work area.

2. Work area shall be put under negative pressure.

3. GC shall submit for Owner Review a plan-route for supplies and debris.

C. Except as specifically noted, provide and pay for:

1. Labor, materials, and equipment.

2. Tools, construction equipment and machinery.

3. Water, heat, and utilities required for construction.

4. Other facilities and services necessary for proper execution and completion of work.

D. Secure and pay for, as necessary for proper execution and completion of Work, and as applicable at time of receipt of bids:

1. Building Permit.

2. Licenses.

3. Bonds

E. Give required notices.

F. Comply with all applicable local Building Codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and other legal requirements for the Performance of the Work.

G. Promptly submit written notice to Architect of observed variance of Contract Documents from requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. Assume responsibility for Work performed without such notice known to be contrary to code or regulatory requirements.

1.5 WORK BY OWNER

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

B. Preceding Work: Owner will not perform any construction operations at Project site. Those operations are scheduled to be substantially complete before work under this Contract begins.

C. Concurrent Work: Owner will perform the following construction operations at Project site.

Those operations will be conducted simultaneously with work under this Contract.

1. Materials testing,

2. Telephone, Data, & Audio Visual Equipment,

3. Security System Cabling and Security Equipment Installation.

4. Interior and exterior signage

5. Water leak testing.

6. Test and Balance of HVAC System

D. Subsequent Work: Owner 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. Furniture and OPOI, FFE.

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1.6 WORK UNDER SEPARATE CONTRACTS

A. General: Cooperate fully with separate contractors so work on those contracts may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract.

Coordinate the Work of this Contract with work performed under separate contracts.

1.7 OWNER-FURNISHED, CONTRACTOR-INSTALLED PRODUCTS (REFER TO ARCHITECT

PROGRAM AND DRAWINGS)

A. Owner’s and Contractor’s Responsibilities:

1. Contractor shall provide support systems to receive Owner's equipment as well as plumbing, HVAC, and electrical connections.

2. Owner will arrange for and deliver Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples to

Contractor.

3. Owner will arrange and pay for delivery of Owner-furnished items according to

Contractor's Construction Schedule.

4. After delivery, Owner will inspect delivered items for damage. Contractor shall be present for and assist in Owner's inspection.

5. If Owner-furnished items are damaged, defective, or missing, Owner will arrange for replacement.

6. Owner will arrange for manufacturer's field services and for delivery of manufacturer's warranties to Contractor.

7. Owner will furnish Contractor the earliest possible delivery date for Owner-furnished products. Using Owner-furnished earliest possible delivery dates, Contractor shall designate delivery dates of Owner-furnished items in Contractor's Construction Schedule.

8. Contractor shall review Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples and return them to Architect noting discrepancies or anticipated problems in use of product.

9. Contractor is responsible for receiving, unloading, handling, and storing Owner-furnished items at Project site.

10. Contractor is responsible for protecting Owner-furnished items from damage during storage and handling, including damage from exposure to the elements.

11. If Owner-furnished items are damaged as a result of Contractor's operations, Contractor shall repair or replace them with new items.

12. Contractor shall install and otherwise incorporate Owner-furnished items into the Work, including making building services connections.

1.8 ACCESS TO SITE

A. Contractor shall have full use of Project site for construction operations during construction period. Contractor's use of Project site is limited only by Owner's right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of Project.Make each entity engaged in work on the project aware that the adjacent buildings house operating facilities that must continue in operation during the construction period, except as the Architect and Owner may otherwise direct.

B. Confine operations at site to areas permitted by Law, Ordinances, Permits, and Contract Documents.

C. Do not unreasonably encumber site with materials or equipment.

D. Assume full responsibility for protection and safekeeping of products stored on premises.

E. Move any stored products which interfere with operations of Owner or other contractors.

F. Obtain and pay for use of additional storage or work areas needed for operations.

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G. Limit use of site for work and storage as follows:

1. Do not use completed paving areas for storage without Owner’s approval.

2. Do not store materials where trees are located.

3. Restrict Work and storage to areas indicated on Drawings or approved by Owner.

4. Access site in areas approved by Owner.

5. Restrict parking to areas approved by Owner.

6. Do not perform operations that would interrupt or delay Owner's daily operations.

H. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner, Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

1.9 PROTECTION OF WORK AND PROPERTY

A. The Contractor shall maintain adequate protection of the Work from damage and shall protect the Owner's and adjacent property from injury or loss arising from the Work.

Contractor shall provide and maintain at all times any OSHA-required danger signs, guards, and obstructions necessary to protect the public and construction personnel from any dangers inherent with or created by the Work in progress.

1. All federal, state, and city rules and requirements pertaining to safety, and all EPA standards, OSHA standards, and NESHAP regulations pertaining to asbestos as required shall be complied with.

B. Twenty-four (24) Hour Call: The Contractor shall have personnel on call 24 hours per day, for emergencies during the course of the Project. The Owner shall be provided with a 24-hour emergency contact number of Contractor’s personnel. Contractor shall be able to respond to any emergency call and have personnel on-site within two (2) hours after contact.

Numbers to be made available to the Owner shall include home, office and mobile numbers for the following:

1. Contractor’s project manager.

2. Contractor’s field superintendent.

3. Owner or company officer of Contractor.

1.10 OWNER’S OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS

A. Owner Occupancy of Completed Areas of Construction: Owner reserves the right to occupy and to place and install equipment in completed areas of building, before Substantial Completion, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. Such placement of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

B. On occupancy, Owner will assume responsibility for maintenance and custodial service for occupied portions of building.

1.11 SPECIFICATION FORMATS AND CONVENTIONS

A. General: Specification requirements are to be performed by Contractor unless specifically stated otherwise.

1. The Specifications do not:

a. Establish trade jurisdictions or divisions of responsibility.

b. Do not define Subcontract scopes of work.

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

C. Specification Format: The Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections using the current version of CSI/CSC's "MasterFormat" 50-Division format and numbering system.

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1. Section Identification: The Specifications use section numbers and titles to help cross-referencing in the Contract Documents. Sections in the Project Manual are in numeric sequence; however, the sequence is incomplete. Consult the Table of Contents at the beginning of the Project Manual to determine numbers and names of sections in the Contract Documents.

2. The order of articles, paragraphs, subparagraphs, and sub-subparagraphs within the text any Specification section is defined by a sequence of indentations.

a. Article, paragraph and subparagraph titles, and other identifications of subject matter in the Specifications, are intended as an aid in locating and recognizing various requirements in the beginning words of a sentence.

b. Specification text shall govern over titling, and shall be understood to be and interpreted as a whole. Where a title establishes the subject, the titles are subordinate to and do not define, limit, or otherwise restrict the Specification text.

3. The captions and headings of various subdivisions of the Contract Documents are intended only as a matter of reference and convenience for describing the Work and in no way define, prescribe or limit the scope or intent of the Contract Documents or any subdivision thereof.

D. Specification Style: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations. These conventions are as follows:

1. Abbreviated Language: Language used in the Specifications and other Contract

Documents is abbreviated. Words and meanings shall be interpreted as appropriate.

Words implied, but not stated, shall be inferred as the sense requires. Singular words shall be interpreted as plural and plural words shall be interpreted as singular where applicable as the context of the Contract Documents indicates.

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

Requirements expressed in the imperative mood are to be performed by Contractor.

Occasionally, the indicative or subjunctive mood may be used in the Section Text for clarity to describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by Contractor or by others when so noted.

a. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

b. Contract Documents may omit modifying words such as “all” or “any”, and articles such as “the” or “an”. The absence of a modifier or article from one statement that appears in another is not intended to affect the interpretation of either statement.

E. Specification Content: Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including the Uniform General Supplemental and Special Conditions and Division 01 specification Sections, apply to the execution of the Work of subsequent specification sections, and vice versa.

1. Work specified in any one Section is related to, and dependent upon, Work specified in other Sections, whether or not specific reference is made to the Work of other Sections. Cross-references in the Specifications are general references intended as a matter of convenience for aiding in the location general information, and are not all-inclusive.

2. Names, telephone numbers, and web-site addresses and other contact information listed in the Contract Documents are for convenience only, are subject to change, and are believed to be accurate and up-to-date as of the printing of the Contract Documents.

3. Use of the word “including”, when following any general statement, shall not be construed to limit such statement to specific items or matters listed, whether or not non-limiting language (such as “without limitation”, “but not limited to”, or other words of similar import) is used with reference thereto; but rather, shall be deemed to refer to

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all other items or matters that could reasonably fall within the broadest possible scope of such general statement.

1.12 PROVISIONS FOR ELECTRONIC MEDIA

A. Project Website:

1. Construction Administration will be utilized through a Web-based Project Management

System, E-Builder. This Owner-oriented management information system will provide a project participant the ability to track and manage the entire project. E-Builder will track communication between the Owner, Program Manager, Architect/Engineer, Design Consultants, Contractor and Subcontractors.

2. The Architect/Engineer shall manage and coordinate the on-going electronic Construction Documents, tracking changes and incorporating same and maintaining current Construction Documents. The Architect/Engineer shall make these available to the Contractor and Owner as required.

3. E-Builder key features that will be utilized are included but not limited to:

4. Advanced reporting capabilities for the Owner

5. Online RFIs and Submittals for the Contractor & Architect

6. Online Field Reports for field inspectors

7. Online Change Orders & contracts for the contract Manager

8. Project Detail tracking:

9. Notes

10. Tasks

11. Schedule

12. Meetings

13. Permits

14. Storm water (SWPPP)

15. Architect Field Observations

16. Payment applications

17. Constructability

18. Online Project Directory

19. Email-based alerts

20. Task Management

21. Site Photographs / Image Gallery

22. Multi-tiered User Access

23. Role-based security & permissions

24. Advanced error tracking

25. Final Project Archive

B. Electronic Drawing Documents:

1. Electronic file copies of the Contract Drawings in latest AutoCAD in electronic format approved by LSC format may be obtained from the Architect. Contact Architect to determine availability of CAD documents and costs.

2. Liability release and transfer agreement shall be executed and submitted by Contractor prior to turn-over of electronic files. Refer to Agreement Form included at end of Section 01 33 00.

PART 2 PRODUCTS - Not applicable to this Section

PART 3 EXECUTION - Not applicable to this Section

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SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting and processing product substitutions after execution of the Agreement.

B. For administrative and procedural requirements for product substitutions during the procurement process and prior to execution of the Agreement, refer to the Owner Provided Front End Documents.

C. Where the Owner Provided Front End Documents and Division 00 provide requirements for substitution that conflict with this section, the more stringent shall govern. The Architect shall interpret the requirements of these sections and shall be the final authority in deciding whether a substitution shall be accepted.

1. Regardless of any conflict, the Substitution Request Form following this section must be completed by the Contractor for all substitution issues.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Substitutions: Changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those required by the Contract Documents and proposed by Contractor.

1. Substitution requests will only be considered prior to receipt of Bids except when a specified product or system is no longer available.

2. Owner-requested cost-reduction proposals shall be submitted on Substitution Request

Form, Section 01 25 00x.

1.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

A. Materials, products, and equipment included in the Contract Documents are specified for the purpose of establishing a minimum standard of quality, cost, appearance, design, and function. It is not the intent to limit the acceptance of materials, products or equipment specified, but rather to name or describe a material, product or piece of equipment as the absolute minimum standard that is desired and acceptable. Where proprietary names are used, whether or not followed by the words "or acceptable substitution," requests for substitution will nevertheless be considered if properly submitted to and received by the Architect prior to the designated date.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Substitution Requests after Award of Contract: Submit three copies of each request for consideration. Identify product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification Section number and title and Drawing numbers and titles.

B. The Substitution Request Form, Section 01 25 00x in these specifications, shall be used for all Substitution requests. Failure to use the attached Substitution Request form, or failure to fully execute the form as required, will result in rejection of the proposed substitution request without review.

1. Do not make substitution request with shop drawings or product data submittals.

C. Documentation: Show compliance with requirements for substitutions and the following, as applicable:

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1. Statement indicating why specified material or product cannot be provided.

2. Coordination information, including a list of changes or modifications needed to other parts of the Work and to construction performed by Owner and separate contractors that will be necessary to accommodate proposed substitution.

3. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitution with those of the Work specified. Significant qualities may include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, and specific features and requirements indicated.

4. Product Data, including drawings and descriptions of products and fabrication and installation procedures.

5. Samples, where applicable or requested.

6. List of similar installations for completed projects with project names and addresses and names and addresses of architects and owners.

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

8. Research/evaluation reports evidencing compliance with building code in effect for

Project, from a model code organization acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

9. Detailed comparison of Contractor's Construction Schedule using proposed substitution with products specified for the Work, including effect on the overall Contract Time. If specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within the Contract Time, include letter from manufacturer, on manufacturer's letterhead, stating lack of availability or delays in delivery.

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

11. Contractor's certification that proposed substitution complies with requirements in the

Contract Documents and is appropriate for applications indicated.

12. Contractor's waiver of rights to additional payment or time that may subsequently become necessary because of failure of proposed substitution to produce indicated results.

13. Only one substitution request will be reviewed for each product or system.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Timing: Architect will consider requests for substitution if received within 60 days after award of Contract. Requests received after that time may be considered or rejected at the discretion of Architect.

B. Conditions: Architect will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Architect will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

1. Requested substitution offers Owner a substantial advantage in cost, time, energy conservation, or other considerations, after deducting additional responsibilities Owner must assume. Owner's additional responsibilities may include compensation to Architect for redesign and evaluation services, increased cost of other construction by Owner, and similar considerations.

2. Requested substitution does not require extensive revisions to the Contract Documents.

3. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.

4. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

5. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's Construction Schedule.

6. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of authorities having jurisdiction.

7. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.

8. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work.

9. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

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C. Where products or manufacturers are specified by name, submit the following, in addition to other required submittals, to obtain approval of an unnamed product:

1. Evidence that the proposed product does not require extensive revisions to the

Contract Documents that it is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce the indicated results, and that it is compatible with other portions of the Work.

2. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed product with those named in the Specifications. Significant qualities include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, and specific features and requirements indicated.

3. Evidence that proposed product provides specified warranty.

4. List of similar installations for completed projects with project names and addresses and names and addresses of architects and owners, if requested.

5. Samples, if requested.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. All requests shall originate from the Contractor. Manufacturers, manufacturer's representatives, dealers, distributors, suppliers, and subcontractors shall not direct or make requests to substitute equipment or materials.

B. Substitutions shall be submitted to the Architect only; no substitutions shall be submitted directly to any consultant, the Owner, or any of the Owner’s consultants.

C. All requests for substitutions shall be accompanied by manufacturer's product data, specifications, drawings, catalog cuts, samples, installation instructions, performance data, list of projects completed of similar size and scope, and other references and information necessary to completely describe the item, and to facilitate a thorough and complete review by the Architect. Requests not meeting all these requirements may be rejected without evaluation.

3.2 ARCHITECT’S ACTION

A. Architect's Action: If necessary, Architect will request additional information or documentation for evaluation within one week of receipt of a request for substitution.

Architect will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution within 15 days of receipt of request, or 7 days of receipt of additional information or documentation, whichever is later.

B. Approval, if granted, will be based upon reliance upon data submitted and the opinion, knowledge, information, and belief of the Architect at the time decision is rendered.

Approval, therefore, is interim in nature and subject to reevaluation and reconsideration as additional data, materials, workmanship, and coordination with other work are observed and reviewed. In proposing items for consideration, Contractor assumes all risk, costs, and responsibility for item's final acceptance, compliance with the Contract Documents, integration into the Work, and performance.

3.3 IMPLEMENTATION

A. Form of Acceptance: Change Order.

B. If Architect cannot make a decision on use of a proposed substitution within time allocated, or if substitution request is rejected, provide the basis of design product originally specified.

C. If an accepted substitution is later found to be not in compliance with the Contract Documents, Contractor shall remove the substituted product, material, or item and provide the originally-specified product at no additional cost to Owner.

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3.4 ATTACHMENTS

A. Refer to Section 01 25 00x for Post-Award Substitution Request Form.

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SUBSTITUTION REQUEST FORM

(After Contract Award)

PROJECT: _______________________________________________________

TO: _____________________________________________________________

FROM: __________________________________________________________

NO.: ____________________________________________________________

DATE: __________________________________________________________

Contractor hereby requests acceptance of the following product or system as a substitution in accordance with provisions of Section 01 25 00 of the Specifications:

1. SPECIFIED PRODUCT OR SYSTEM

Substitution request for: _____________________________________________

Specification Section No.: _____________________ Article / Paragraph: ____________________

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2. REASON FOR SUBSTITUTION REQUEST

SPECIFIED PRODUCT:

Is no longer available

Is unable to meet Project Schedule

Is unsuitable for the designated application

Cannot interface with adjacent materials

Is not compatible with adjacent materials

Cannot provide the specified warranty

Cannot be constructed as indicated

Cannot be obtained due to one or more of the following:

Strike Bankruptcy of manufacturer or supplier

Lockout Similar occurrence (explain below)

Will reduce construction time

Will result in cost savings of $_________________________________ to project

Is for supplier’s convenience

Is for subcontractor’s convenience

Other: ____________________________________________________

3. SUPPORTING DATA

Drawings, specifications, product data, performance data, test data, and any other necessary information to facilitate review of the Substitution Request is attached.

Sample is attached. Sample will be sent if requested.

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4. QUALITY COMPARISON

Provide all necessary side-by-side comparative data as required to facilitate review of Substitution Request:

SPECIFIED PRODUCT PROPOSED PRODUCT

Manufacturer: ____________________________ ___________________________________

Name / Brand: ____________________________ ___________________________________

Catalog No.: ____________________________ ___________________________________

Vendor: ____________________________ ___________________________________

Variations: ____________________________ ___________________________________

(Add Additional Sheets If Necessary)

Local Distributor or Supplier: ________________________________________________________

Maintenance Service Available: Yes No Warranty: Yes No _________ Years

Available Warranty Exceeds that of Specified Product: Yes No

Spare Parts Source: ______________________________________________________________

5. PREVIOUS INSTALLATIONS

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Identification of at least four similar projects on which proposed substitution was used:

Note: All questions must be answered and all blanks filled in.

PROJECT #1:

Project: ______________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

Architect:

Owner: ______________________________________________________________

Contractor: ______________________________________________________________

Date Installed: ______________________________________________________________

PROJECT #2:

PROJECT #3:

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PROJECT #4:

6. EFFECT OF SUBSTITUTION

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Proposed substitution affects other work or trades: No Yes (if yes, explain)

Proposed substitution requires dimensional revisions or redesign of architectural, structural, M-E-P, life safety, or other work: No Yes (if yes, attach data explaining revisions)

7. STATEMENT OF CONFORMANCE OF REQUEST TO CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Contractor and Subcontractor have investigated the proposed substitution and hereby represent that:

A. They have personally investigated the proposed substitution and believe that it is equal to or superior in all respects to specified product, except as stated above;

B. The proposed substitution is in compliance with applicable codes and ordi-nances;

C. The proposed substitution will provide same warranty as specified for specified product;

D. They will coordinate the incorporation of the proposed substitution into the Work, and will include modifications to the Work as required to fully integrate the substitution;

E. They have included complete cost data and implications of the substitution (at-tached);

F. They will pay any redesign fees incurred by the Architect or any of the Archi-tect’s consultants, and any special inspection costs incurred by the Owner, caused by the use of this product;

G. They waive all future claims for added cost or time to the Contract related to the substitution, or that become known after substitution is accepted.

H. The Architect’s approval, if granted, will be based upon reliance upon data sub-mitted and the opinion, knowledge, information, and belief of the Architect at the time decision is rendered and Addendum is issued; and that Architect’s approval therefore is interim in nature and subject to reevaluation and recon-sideration as additional data, materials, workmanship, and coordination with other work are observed and reviewed.

Bidding Contractor: ________________________________________________________

(Name of prime bidding contractor)

Date: ___________________ By: __________________________________________

Note: Unresponsive or incomplete requests will be rejected and returned without review.

8. ARCHITECT'S REVIEW AND ACTION

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Substitution is accepted.

Substitution is accepted, with the following comments: _____________________________________

Resubmit Substitution Request; Provide more information in the following areas:

Provide proposal indicating amount of savings / credit to Owner

Bidding Contractor shall sign Bidder's Statement of Conformance

Bidding Subcontractor shall sign Bidder's Statement of Conformance

Other: _________________________________________________________________________

Substitution is not accepted:

Substitution Request received too late.

Substitution Request received directly from subcontractor or supplier.

Substitution Request not submitted in accordance with requirements.

Substitution Request Form is not properly executed.

Substitution Request does not indicate what item is being proposed.

Insufficient information submitted to facilitate proper evaluation.

Proposed product does not appear to comply with specified requirements.

Proposed product will require substantial revisions to Contract Documents.

Architect

Date: ___________________________ By: _____________________________________________

Architect has relied upon the information provided by the Contractor, and makes no claim as to the accuracy, completeness, or validity of such information. If an accepted substitution is later found to be not in compliance with the Contract Documents, Contractor shall provide the specified product.

9. OWNER’S REVIEW AND ACTION

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Substitution is accepted. Architect to prepare Change Order.

Substitution is not accepted.

Owner will pay Architect directly for redesign fees.

Include Architect Additional Service fee for implementing the substitution in the Change Order.

Date: ___________________________ By: _____________________________________________

(Owner’s Representative)

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REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative provisions for submitting and processing Requests for Information (RFIs) after execution of the Agreement:

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. RFI: Request from Contractor seeking Information or clarification of the Contract Documents.

1.3 REVIEW OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND FIELD CONDITIONS

A. General: Carefully study and compare Contract Documents with existing conditions at Project site and shall at once report in writing to Architect any error, inconsistency or omission discovered or any materials, systems, procedures, or methods of construction, either shown on the Drawings or specified, which the Contractor feels are incorrect, inadequate, obsolete, or unsuitable for purpose intended.

B. Before starting each portion of the Work, carefully study and compare the various Drawings and other Contract Documents related to that portion of the Work, and information furnished by the Owner, take field measurements of existing conditions related to that portion of the Work, and observe conditions at the site.

C. Any errors, discrepancies, inconsistencies, or omissions discovered shall be promptly reported to the Architect as a request for Information.

1. Contractor shall not proceed with the Work without written clarification from the

Architect.

D. In the case of conflicts or discrepancies between Drawings and Specifications, or within either Document not clarified by Addendum, promptly submit written request to the Architect as a request for Information.

1. Contractor shall not proceed with the Work without written clarification from the

Architect.

E. Contractor shall request clarification in sufficient time to avoid delays and increases in the Contract Sum.

F. Contractor’s failure to report discrepancies or omissions in the Contract Documents, or Contractor- or Subcontractor-generated assumptions, in lieu of Architect-issued clarifications regarding the intent of the Contract Documents, shall not be used a basis for future claims once the apparent discrepancies or omissions have been reconciled by appropriate Information issued by the Architect.

1.4 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI’s)

A. Procedure: Immediately on discovery of the need for Information of the Contract Documents, and if not possible to request Information at Project meeting, prepare and submit an RFI in the form specified.

1. RFIs shall originate with Contractor. RFIs submitted by entities other than Contractor will be returned with no response.

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner so as to avoid delays in Contractor's

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work or work of subcontractors.

B. Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing Information and the following:

1. Project name

2. Date

3. Name of Contractor

4. Name of Architect

5. RFI number, numbered sequentially

6. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate

7. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate

8. Field dimensions and existing conditions, as appropriate

9. Contractor's suggested solution(s). If Contractor's solution(s) impact the Contract

Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

10. Contractor's signature

11. Attachments: Include drawings, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop Drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing Information.

a. Supplementary drawings prepared by Contractor shall include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments.

C. Hard-Copy RFIs: CSI Form 13.2A included at end of this Section.

1. Identify each page of attachments with the RFI number and sequential page number.

D. Software-Generated RFIs: Software-generated form with substantially the same content as indicated above.

1. Attachments shall be electronic files in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

E. Architect's Action: Architect will review each RFI, determine action required, and return it.

Allow three working days for Architect's response for each RFI. RFIs received after 1:00 p.m.

will be considered as received the following working day. If more time or more information is needed, the RFI should be returned by the Architect within the 3 day period, stating such.

1. The following RFIs will be returned without action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals

b. Requests for approval of substitutions

c. Requests for coordination information already indicated in the Contract

Documents

d. Requests for adjustments in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum

e. Requests for Information of Architect's actions on submittals

f. Incomplete RFIs or RFIs with numerous errors

2. Architect's action may include a request for additional information, in which case Architect's time for response will start again.

3. Architect's action on RFIs that may result in a change to the Contract Time or the Contract Sum may be eligible for Contractor to submit Change Proposal according to Division 01 Section "Contract Modification Procedures."

a. If Contractor believes the RFI response warrants change in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, notify Architect in writing within 10 days of receipt of the RFI response.

4. RFIs involving remedial action to correct already completed, nonconforming work, are not eligible for Contractor’s request for an increase in Contract Sum or an extension of Contract Time.

5. Where any action or response falls due on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, such action or response shall be considered due on the next business day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday.

F. On receipt of Architect's action, update the RFI log and immediately distribute the RFI

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response to affected parties. Review response and notify Architect within ten days if Contractor disagrees with response.

G. RFI Log: Prepare, maintain, and submit a tabular log of RFIs organized by the RFI number.

Submit updated log at each Construction Progress Meeting. Provide software log with not less than the following:

1. Project name

2. Name and address of Contractor

3. Name and address of Architect

4. RFI number including RFIs that were dropped and not submitted

5. RFI description

6. Date the RFI was submitted.

7. Date Architect's response was received

8. Identification of related Minor Change in the Work, Construction Change Directive, and Proposal Request, as appropriate

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 ATTACHMENTS

A. Refer to Section 01 26 13x for Request for Information, CSI Form 13.2A.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

1. General project coordination procedures.

2. Coordination Drawings.

3. Administrative and supervisory personnel.

4. Conservation.

5. Project meetings.

B. Related Sections include Division 01, Section “Requests for Information” for administrative procedures for handling RFIs.

1.2 COORDINATION

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in various Sections of the Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations, included in different Sections, which depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

1. 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 installation.

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

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

4. Where availability of space is limited, coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair of all components, including mechanical and electrical.

B. If necessary, 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.

1. Prepare similar memoranda for Owner and separate contractors if coordination of their Work is required.

C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities and activities of other contractors to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative activities include, but are not limited to:

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

D. Conservation: Coordinate construction activities to ensure that operations are carried out with consideration given to conservation of energy, water, and materials.

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1. Salvage materials and equipment involved in performance of, but not actually incorporated into, the Work.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Coordination Drawings: Refer to Section 01 31 06.

B. Staff Names: Within 15 days of starting construction operations, submit a list of principal staff assignments, including superintendent and other personnel in attendance at Project site.

Identify individuals and their duties and responsibilities; list addresses and telephone numbers, including home and office telephone numbers. Provide names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals assigned as standbys in the absence of individuals assigned to Project.

1. Post copies of list in Project meeting room, in temporary field office, and by each temporary telephone.

1.4 ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL

A. General: In addition to Project superintendent, provide other administrative and supervisory personnel as required for proper performance of the Work.

1.5 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. General: Contractor shall schedule and conduct weekly meetings with subcontractor’s foremen and regular Project progress meetings/conferences with Project Manager and Architect at Project site, unless otherwise indicated.

1. Attendees: Inform participants and others involved, and individuals whose presence is required, of date and time of each meeting. Notify Owner and Architect of scheduled meeting dates and times minimum of five business days prior to meeting date.

2. Agenda: Prepare the meeting agenda. Distribute the agenda to all invited attendees.

3. Minutes: Record significant discussions and agreements achieved. Distribute the meeting minutes to everyone concerned, including Owner, Project Manager, and Architect, within three days of the meeting.

B. Preconstruction Conference: Schedule a preconstruction conference before starting construction, at a time convenient to Owner and Architect, but no later 15 days after execution of the Agreement. Hold the conference at Project site or another convenient location. Conduct the meeting to review responsibilities and personnel assignments.

1. Attendees: Authorized representatives of Owner, Architect, and their consultants;

Contractor and its superintendent; major subcontractors; manufacturers; suppliers;

and other concerned parties shall attend the conference. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Discuss items of significance that could affect progress, including the following:

a. Tentative construction schedule

b. Phasing

c. Critical work sequencing

d. Designation of responsible personnel

e. Procedures for processing field decisions and Change Orders

f. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment

g. Distribution of the Contract Documents

h. Submittal procedures

i. Preparation of Record Documents

j. Use of the premises

k. Responsibility for temporary facilities and controls

l. Parking availability

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