B08_Attachment_3_HVAC_Replacement_Specifications.pdf

U.S. BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

COSUMNES RIVER VISITOR CENTER HVAC REPLACEMENT

13501 Franklin Blvd.

Galt, CA 95690

CONTRACT NO. 140L0621D0006

TASK ORDER NO. 140L1223F0049

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

Project Manual

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

February 29, 2024

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SEALS PAGE

COSUMNES RIVER VISITOR CENTER HVAC REPLACEMENT

BLM PROJECT NO. 140L0621D0006

CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS FOR SPECIFICATIONS

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Spencer Britton S&B Christ Consulting

CA # M39020

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

Dave Kast

IMEG

CA #

ARCHITECTURE

John Schaaf S&B Christ Consulting

CA # C-37507

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Sam Pixton

IMEG

CA #

2/29/24

JOHN ANDREW

SCHAAF

C-37507

RENEWAL

DATE

ARD CE HS ITN EE CC TIL

02/29/24

NOV 30, 2025

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

Kyle Jackson

IMEG

C86070

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Mark R. Zappanti

IMEG

CA # E21344

02/29/2024

02-29-2024

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DIVISION SECTION TITLE

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 01 15 LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

01 60 00 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

01 73 00 EXECUTION

01 77 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

01 78 39 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

01 79 00 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 20 00 CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 06 – WOODS, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 00 THERMAL INSULATION

07 21 16 BATT AND BLANKET INSULATION

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 22 00 SUPPORTS FOR PLASTER AND GYPSUM BOARD

09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD

09 68 13 TILE CARPETING

09 91 23 INTERIOR PAINTING

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 02 00 BASIC PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS

22 05 17 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 10 05 PLUMBING PIPING

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 02 00 BASIC HVAC REQUIREMENTS

23 03 00 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR WIRING COORDINATION FOR HVAC

SYSTEMS

23 05 13 COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT

23 05 48 VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR HVAC PIPING AND

EQUIPMENT

23 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 07 13 DUCT INSULATION

23 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC

23 09 13 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL DEVICES FOR HVAC

DIVISION SECTION TITLE

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

23 09 23 DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC

23 23 00 REFRIGERANT PIPING

23 31 00 HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS

23 33 00 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

23 37 00 AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS

23 81 29 VARIABLE REFRIGERANT FLOW HVAC SYSTEMS

23 82 00 CONVECTION UNITS

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

26 05 03 THROUGH PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING

26 05 05 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION FOR REMODELING

26 05 13 WIRE AND CABLE

26 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING

26 05 27 SUPPORTING DEVICES

26 05 42 EQUIPMENT WIRING SYSTEMS

26 05 53 ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION

26 28 13 FUSES

26 28 16 DISCONNECT SWITCHES

COSUMNES RIVER VISITOR CENTER HVAC

REPLACEMENT

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

00 01 15 - 1

00 01 15 LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

G-101 GENERAL COVER SHEET

MG001 MECHANICAL NOTES, LEGEND AND SEQUENCES

MD-101 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

M-101 MECHANICAL PLAN

M-102 CONDENSATE PLAN

M-201 MECHANICAL SECTIONS

M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-701 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

A-101 ARCHITECTURAL PLAN

EG001 ELECTRICAL COVERSHEET

ED-201 ELECTRICAL DEMO PLAN

E-301 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN

E-501 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE

S-101 STRUCTURAL PLAN

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND

COORDINATION

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SECTION 01 31 00 � PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

1. Definitions.

2. Informational submittals.

3. Coordination procedures.

4. Coordination drawings.

5. Project meetings.

6. Requests for Interpretation (RFIs).

7. Digital project management procedures.

8. Environmental coordination.

9. Permits.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Request for Interpretation (RFI): Request from Contractor seeking interpretation or clarification of the Contract Documents.

1.3 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

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

1. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of entity performing subcontract or supplying products.

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

1.4 COORDINATION PROCEDURES

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

B. 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 Contracting Officer 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, the following:

1. Preparation of Contractor's Construction Schedule.

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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. Preinstallation conferences.

7. Startup and adjustment and commissioning of systems.

8. Project closeout activities.

1.5 COORDINATION DRAWINGS

A. Coordination Drawings: Prepare Coordination Drawings according to requirements in individual Sections and where installation is not completely indicated on the Shop drawings, where limited space availability necessitates coordination, or if coordination is required for installation of products and materials fabricated by separate entities.

1. Content: Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Coordination Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Indicate functional and spatial relationships of components of architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical systems.

b. Indicate dimensions shown on the Contract Drawings and make specific note of dimensions that appear to be in conflict with submitted equipment and minimum clearance requirements. Provide alternate sketches to Contracting Officer for resolution of such conflicts. Minor dimension changes and difficult installations will not be considered changes to the Contract.

c. Indicate space requirements for routine maintenance and for anticipated replacement of components during the life of the installation.

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

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

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

2. File Submittal Format: Submit or post coordination drawing files using Portable Document Format (PDF) file format.

3. Contracting Officer (CO) will furnish Contractor one set of digital data files (AutoCad.dwg) of Drawings prepared by Architect for use in preparing coordination digital data files.

a. CO makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of digital data files as they relate to Drawings.

b. Digital Data Software Program: Drawings are available in AutoCad.dwg.

1.6 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. General: Schedule and conduct meetings and conferences at Project site, unless otherwise indicated.

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1. Attendees: Inform participants and others involved, and individuals whose presence is required, of date and time of each meeting. Notify Contracting Officer of scheduled meeting dates and times.

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

3. Minutes: Record significant discussions and agreements. Distribute the meeting minutes to everyone concerned, including Contracting Officer, within three days of the meeting.

B. Preconstruction Conference: Schedule a preconstruction conference before starting construction, at a time convenient to Contracting Officer, but no later than 15 days after execution of the Agreement. Hold the conference at Project site or other convenient location.

Conduct the meeting to review responsibilities and personnel assignments, review required work, project drawings, specifications, construction schedules, payroll, payments, and administrative provisions of the Contract. Be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project and present specified preconstruction submittals.

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

Contractor and its superintendent; major subcontractors; 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. The mechanical and electrical subcontractor�s attendance will be required.

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

a. Tentative construction schedule.

b. Critical work sequencing and long-lead items.

c. Designation of key personnel and their duties.

d. Procedures for processing field decisions and Modifications.

e. Procedures for RFIs.

f. Procedures for testing and inspecting.

g. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment.

h. Distribution of the Contract Documents.

i. Submittal procedures.

j. Preparation of Record Documents.

k. Use of the premises.

l. Work restrictions.

m. Government occupancy requirements.

n. Responsibility for temporary facilities and controls.

o. Construction waste management and recycling.

p. Parking availability, office, work, and storage areas.

q. Equipment deliveries and priorities.

r. First aid.

s. Security.

t. Progress cleaning.

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u. Working hours.

3. Minutes: Record and distribute meeting minutes.

C. Preinstallation Conferences: Conduct a preinstallation conference at Project site before each construction activity that requires coordination with other construction.

1. Attendees: Installer and representatives of manufacturers and fabricators involved in or affected by the installation and its coordination or integration with other materials and installations that have preceded or will follow, shall attend the meeting. Advise Contracting Officer of scheduled meeting dates.

2. Agenda: Review progress of other construction activities and preparations for the particular activity under consideration, including requirements for the following:

a. Contract Documents.

b. Options.

c. Related RFIs and Related Modifications.

d. Purchases, Deliveries, Submittals.

e. Review of mockups.

f. Possible conflicts and/or Compatibility problems.

g. Time schedules and Weather limitations.

h. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

i. Warranty requirements.

j. Acceptability of substrates.

k. Space and access limitations.

l. Regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

m. Testing and inspecting requirements.

n. Installation procedures.

o. Coordination with other work.

p. Required performance results.

q. Protection of adjacent work.

r. Protection of construction and personnel.

3. Record significant conference discussions, agreements, and disagreements, including required corrective measures and actions.

4. Reporting: Distribute minutes of the meeting to each party present and to parties who should have been present.

5. Do not proceed with installation if the conference cannot be successfully concluded.

Initiate whatever actions are necessary to resolve impediments to performance of the Work and reconvene the conference at earliest feasible date.

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D. Progress Meetings: Conduct progress meetings at weekly intervals. Hold the meetings at the project site and provide a virtual attendance option. Coordinate dates of meetings with preparation of payment requests. Additional progress meetings may be requested by either the Contracting Officer or Contractor.

1. Attendees: In addition to representatives of Government, each contractor, subcontractor, supplier, and other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented. All participants shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of previous progress meeting. Review items of significance that could affect progress. Include as appropriate:

a. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Review progress since the last meeting.

Determine whether each activity is on time, ahead or behind schedule. Determine how construction behind schedule will be expedited; secure commitments from parties involved to do so. Discuss whether schedule revisions are required to ensure that current and subsequent activities will be completed within the Contract Time.

i. Review schedule for next period.

b. Review present and future needs of each entity present, including the following:

i. Interface requirements.

ii. Sequence of operations.

iii. Status of submittals.

iv. Deliveries.

v. Off-site fabrication.

vi. Access.

vii. Site utilization.

viii. Temporary facilities and controls.

ix. Work hours.

x. Hazards and risks.

xi. Progress cleaning.

xii. Quality and work standards.

xiii. Status of correction of deficient items.

xiv. Field observations.

xv. RFIs.

xvi. Status of proposal requests.

xvii. Pending changes.

xviii. Status of Modifications.

xix. Pending claims and disputes.

xx. Documentation of information for payment requests.

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c. Reporting: Record the meeting minutes. Distribute minutes of the meeting to each party present and to parties who should have been present.

d. Schedule Updating: Revise Contractor's Construction Schedule after each progress meeting where revisions to the schedule have been made or recognized. Issue revised schedule concurrently with the report of each meeting.

E. Sustainable Design Requirements Coordination Conference: If required, the Contracting Officer will schedule and conduct a sustainable design coordination conference before starting construction, at a time convenient to Contracting Officer, Architect, and Contractor.

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

Contractor and its superintendent and sustainable design coordinator; major subcontractors; suppliers; and other concerned parties shall attend the conference.

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 meeting sustainable design requirements, including the following:

a. Sustainable design Project checklist.

b. General requirements for sustainable design-related procurement and documentation.

c. Project closeout requirements and sustainable design certification procedures.

d. Role and identity of sustainable design coordinator.

e. Construction waste management.

f. Construction operations and sustainable design requirements and restrictions.

3. Minutes: Entity responsible for conducting meeting will record and distribute meeting minutes.

1.7 REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION (RFIS)

A. Procedure: Immediately on discovery of the need for interpretation of the Contract Documents, and if not possible to request interpretation 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 work or work of subcontractors.

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

1. Project name.

2. Date.

3. Name of Contractor.

4. Name of Contracting Officer

5. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

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

7. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

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8. Field dimensions and 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. Requested date for response.

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

Include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

C. RFIs: Provided by Contracting Officer

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

D. Contracting Officer's Action: Contracting Officer will review each RFI, determine action required, and return it. Allow fifteen calendar days for Contracting Officer's response for each RFI. RFIs received after 1:00p.m. will be considered as received the following working day.

1. The following RFIs will be returned without action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for approval of Contractor�s means and methods.

d. Requests for coordination information already indicated in the Contract Documents.

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

f. Requests for interpretation of Contracting Officer's actions on submittals.

g. Incomplete RFIs or RFIs with numerous errors.

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

E. On receipt of Contracting Officer's action, update the RFI log and immediately distribute the RFI response to affected parties. Review response and notify Contracting Officer within seven days if Contractor disagrees with response.

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

Submit log weekly. Include the following:

1. Project name.

2. Name and address of Contractor.

3. Name and address of Contracting Officer.

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

5. RFI description.

6. Date the RFI was submitted.

7. Date Contracting Officer's response was received.

8. Identification of related bilateral or unilateral modifications, extensions, and changes in scope, as appropriate.

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1.8 DIGITAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES

A. Use of Architect's Digital Data Files: Digital data files of Architect's BIM model and CAD drawings will be provided by Architect for Contractor's use during construction.

1. Digital data files may be used by Contractor in preparing coordination drawings, Shop Drawings, and Project record Drawings.

2. Architect makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of digital data files as they relate to Contract Drawings.

3. Digital Drawing Software Program: Drawings are available in Autodesk Revit 2020.

B. Web-Based Project Software: Provide, administer, and use web-based Project software site for purposes of hosting and managing Project communication and documentation until Final Completion.

1. Web-based Project software site includes, at a minimum, the following features:

a. Compilation of Project data, including Contractor, subcontractors, Architect, architect's consultants, Government/Contracting Officer, and other entities involved in Project.

Include names of individuals and contact information.

b. Access control for each entity for each workflow process, to determine entity's digital rights to create, modify, view, and print documents.

c. Document workflow planning, allowing customization of workflow between project entities.

d. Creation, logging, tracking, and notification for Project communications required in other Specification Sections, including, but not limited to, RFIs, submittals, and Modifications.

e. Track status of each Project communication in real time, and log time and date when responses are provided.

f. Procedures for handling PDFs or similar file formats, allowing markups by each entity.

Provide security features to lock markups against changes once submitted.

g. Creating and distributing meeting minutes.

h. Document management for Drawings, Specifications, and coordination drawings, including revision control.

i. Management of construction progress photographs.

j. Mobile device compatibility, including smartphones and tablets.

2. Provide up to four web-based Project software user licenses for use of Government, Architect, and Architect's consultants.

3. At completion of Project, provide digital archive in format that is readable by common desktop software applications in format acceptable to Contracting Officer. Provide data in locked format to prevent further changes.

4. Provide the following web-based Project software packages under their current published licensing agreements:

a. Corecon Technologies, Inc.

b. Meridian Systems; Prolog.

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c. Newforma, Inc.

d. Procore Technologies, Inc.

e. Viewpoint, Inc.; Viewpoint for Project Collaboration.

f. Approved similar package

C. PDF Document Preparation: PDFs are required to be submitted and shall be prepared as follows:

1. Assemble complete submittal package into a single indexed file incorporating submittal requirements of a single Specification Section and transmittal form with links enabling navigation to each item.

2. Name file with submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

3. Certifications: Where digitally submitted certificates and certifications are required, provide a digital signature with digital certificate on where indicated.

1.9 ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATION

A. Contractor�s Environmental Manager: Designate an on-site party responsible for overseeing the Contractor�s conformance to environmental goals for the project and implementing procedures for environmental protection.

1. Qualifications: Minimum 3 years Construction experience on projects of similar size and scope; with environmental procedures similar to those of this project; must be familiar with environmental regulations applicable to construction operations.

2. Responsibilities: Responsibilities shall include:

a. Ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local environmental regulations, including maintaining required documentation.

b. Implement the Waste Management Plan (WMP).

c. Implement the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan.

d. Present an overview of environmental issues and summarize site specific procedures relating to management plans at the Preconstruction conference.

e. Provide training for Contractor personnel in accordance with their position requirements.

f. Monitor and document environmental procedures.

B. Perform project quality control in accordance with specified requirements including:

1. Quality Requirements.

2. Regulatory Requirements.

3. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management.

4. Construction Waste Management.

5. Compliance with environmental regulations: As specified in Regulatory Requirements.

Submit Contractor 40 CFR employee training records upon request of Contracting Officer.

C. Provide documentation for environmental procedures as specified herein.

1.10 PERMITS

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A. General:

1. Permits and Responsibilities: The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the Contractor�s fault or negligence. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the work.

2. For the purpose of this contract the Contractor will not be considered an agent of the Government. Therefore, the Contractor will comply with the appropriate Federal, State and local laws.

B. Coordination with Agencies with Jurisdiction for Utility Connections: Contact the Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction as needed and sufficiently in advance to avoid delaying the work: Coordinate meetings, reporting requirements, inspections, or any other requirements.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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SECTION 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 � GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, Design Computations, and other submittals.

B. RELATED SECTIONS� related sections include submittal requirements for those sections.

1. 013100 �Project Management and Coordination�

2. 014000 "Quality Requirements"

3. 017700 "Closeout Procedures"

4. 017823 "Operation and Maintenance Data"

5. 017839 "Project Record Documents"

6. 017900 "Demonstration and Training" for submitting video of demonstration of equipment and training of Government personnel.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Information that requires Contracting Officer's responsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Information that does not require Contracting Officer's responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

1.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

2. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently.

Contracting Officer reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

B. Submittals Schedule: Comply with requirements in Section "Construction Progress Documentation" for list of submittals and time requirements.

C. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Contracting Officer's receipt of submittal.

No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including resubmittals.

1. Initial Review: Allow 14 calendar days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required. Contracting Officer will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. Intermediate Review: If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.

3. Resubmittal Review: Allow 14 calendar days for review of each resubmittal.

D. Submittals Labelling:

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1. Label each submittal for identification; include name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

2. Provide a space approximately on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by Contracting Officer.

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

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Contractor and subcontractor.

d. Name of firm or entity that prepared submittal.

e. Name and address of supplier and manufacturer.

f. Submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

g. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

h. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

i. Location(s) where product is to be installed, as appropriate.

j. Other necessary identification.

E. Cover Sheet: Use Cover Sheet to transmit Submittal.

1. Ensure that cover sheet includes following information:

a. Submittal Number

b. Contract Number

c. Specification section number and title, paragraph, and complete description of item being submitted. Be specific and clearly identify what is being submitted. When appropriate, reference a specific sheet and detail of the Drawings. Note multiple items individually.

d. Signature and date.

e. Name and telephone number of individual to contact for further information, if other than Contractor.

F. Mechanical and Electrical: Deliver catalogs or pages and tables for mechanical and electrical items in one complete mechanical package and one complete electrical package.

Incomplete packages will be retained until all items are received. Shop drawings may be submitted separately. Submit the following additional data:

1. Rough-in data and dimensions.

2. Motor characteristics and wiring diagrams.

3. Performance curves and rated capacities.

4. Operation characteristics.

G. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise specifically identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

H. Approved Equals:

1. For each item proposed as an �or approved equal,� submit supporting data, including:

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a. Drawings and samples as appropriate.

b. Comparison of the characteristics of the proposed item with that specified.

c. Changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

d. Name, address, and telephone number of vendor.

e. Manufacturer�s literature regarding installation, operation, and maintenance, including schematics for electrical and hydraulic systems, lubrication requirements, and parts lists. Describe availability of maintenance service, and state source of replacement materials.

2. A request for approval constitutes a representation that Contractor:

a. Has investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified.

b. Will provide the same warranties for the proposed item as for the item specified.

c. Has determined that the proposed item is compatible with interfacing items.

d. Will coordinate the installation of an approved item and make all changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

e. Waives all claims for additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of the substitution.

I. Electronic Submittals: Prepare submittals as PDF package, incorporating complete information into each PDF file. Name PDF file with submittal number.

J. Submittals for Web-Based Project Software: Prepare submittals as PDF files, or other format indicated by Project software website.

K. Resubmittals: Make resubmittals in same form and number of copies as initial submittal.

1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

2. Note date and content of revision in label or title block, clearly indicate extent of revision.

L. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, authorities having jurisdiction, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities. Show distribution on transmittal forms.

M. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating "�Approved� or �Approved with notations� taken by Contracting Officer.

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

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

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations and product specifications.

b. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

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c. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

d. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

e. Printed performance curves.

f. Operational range diagrams.

g. Compliance with specified referenced standards.

h. Testing by recognized testing agency.

i. Standard color charts

j. Availability and delivery time information

k. Clearances required to other construction

4. Number of Copies: Submit 3 copies of Product Data, Contracting Officer will return 2 copies. Mark up and retain one returned copy as a Project Record Document.

C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

1. Preparation: Fully illustrate requirements in the Contract Documents. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products.

c. Fabrication and installation drawings.

d. Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

e. Wiring diagrams showing field-installed wiring, including power, signal, and control wiring.

f. Shopwork manufacturing instructions.

g. Templates and patterns.

h. Schedules.

i. Notation of coordination requirements.

j. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

k. Relationship to adjoining construction clearly indicated.

l. Seal and signature of professional engineer if specified.

m. Wiring Diagrams: Differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

n. Compliance with specified standards

D. Samples: Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture for a check of these characteristics with other elements and for a comparison of these characteristics between submittal and actual component as delivered and installed.

1. Identification: Attach label on unexposed side of Samples that includes the following:

a. Project name and submittal number

b. Generic description of Sample.

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c. Product name and name of manufacturer.

d. Number and title of applicable Specification Section.

e. Specification paragraph number and generic name of each item

f. Locations of use.

2. Disposition: Maintain sets of approved Samples at Project site, available for quality-control comparisons. Sample sets may be used to determine final acceptance of construction associated with each set.

3. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer's color charts consisting of units or sections of units showing the range of colors, textures, and patterns available.

4. Samples for Verification: Submit Samples of size indicated, prepared from same material to be used for the Work, cured and finished in manner specified, and physically identical with material or product proposed for use. Samples include, but are not limited to, the following: partial sections of manufactured or fabricated components; small cuts or containers of materials; complete units of repetitively used materials; swatches showing color, texture, and pattern; color range sets; and components used for independent testing and inspection.

E. Product Schedule or List: As required in individual Specification Sections, prepare a written summary indicating types of products required for the Work and their intended location.

F. Submittals Schedule: Comply with requirements specified in "Construction Progress Documentation."

G. Schedule of Values: Comply with requirements specified in "Schedule of Values."

1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.

1. Certificates and Certifications: Provide notarized statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification, signed by officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity. State that the named product conforms to the Contract requirements. Submit certificate with a certified copy of test results or certify that such test results are on file with the manufacturer and will be furnished to Contracting Officer upon request. Provide name and address of manufacturer, testing agency, and date of tests. The certificate shall set forth the means of identification which will permit field determination of the product delivered as being the product covered by the certification.

2. Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Quality Requirements."

B. Welding Certificates: Prepare written certification that welding procedures and personnel comply with requirements in the Contract Documents. Submit record of Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) on AWS forms. Include names of firms and personnel certified.

C. Installer Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that Installer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents and, where required, is authorized by manufacturer for this specific Project.

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D. Manufacturer Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that manufacturer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents. Include evidence of manufacturing experience where required.

E. Product Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that product complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

F. Material Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that material complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

G. Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements in the Contract Documents.

H. Product Test Reports: Prepare written reports indicating current product produced by manufacturer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents. Base reports on evaluation of tests performed by manufacturer and witnessed by a qualified testing agency, or on comprehensive tests performed by a qualified testing agency.

I. Research/Evaluation Reports: Prepare written evidence, from a model code organization acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, that product complies with building code in effect for Project.

J. Preconstruction Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of tests performed before installation of product, for compliance with performance requirements in the Contract Documents.

K. Compatibility Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of compatibility tests performed before installation of product. Include written recommendations for primers and substrate preparation needed for adhesion.

L. Field Test Reports: Prepared reports by qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed either during installation or after product is installed in final location, to show compliance with Contract requirements.

M. Maintenance Data: Prepare written and graphic instructions and procedures for operation and normal maintenance of products and equipment. Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Operation and Maintenance Data."

N. Design Data: Prepare written and graphic information, including, but not limited to, performance and design criteria, list of applicable codes and regulations, and calculations.

Include list of assumptions and other performance and design criteria and a summary of loads. Include load diagrams if applicable. Provide name and version of software, if any, used for calculations.

O. Manufacturer's Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer's recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product or equipment. Include name of product, name, address, and telephone number of manufacturer.

P. Manufacturer's Field Reports: Prepare written information documenting factory-authorized service representative's tests and inspections. Include the following, as applicable:

1. Statement on condition of substrates and their acceptability for installation of product.

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2. Summary of installation procedures being followed, whether they comply with requirements and, if not, what corrective action was taken.

3. Results of operational and other tests and a statement of whether observed performance complies with requirements.

1.6 DELEGATED DESIGN

A. Performance and Design Criteria: Where professional design services or certifications by a design professional are specifically required of Contractor by the Contract Documents, provide products and systems complying with specific performance and design criteria indicated.

B. Delegated-Design Submittal: In addition to Shop Drawings, Product Data, and other required submittals, submit a statement, signed and sealed by the responsible design professional, for each product and system specifically assigned to Contractor to be designed or certified by a design professional.

1.7 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW

A. Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions.

Contractor shall indicate approval and sign off on submittal cover sheet before submitting to Contracting Officer.

B. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Project name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

1.8 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S ACTION

A. Contracting Officer will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

B. Action Submittals: Contracting Officer will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return it.

C. Informational Submittals: Contracting Officer will review each submittal and will not return it or will return it if it does not comply with requirements. Contracting Officer will forward each submittal to appropriate party.

D. Partial submittals are not acceptable, will be considered nonresponsive, and will be returned without review.

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

F. Written approval of submittals is indication that Contractor's submittals have been reviewed and there are no objections, except as noted.

G. Installation of material on basis of written approval of submittals shall not relieve Contractor of responsibility for incorporating material that conforms to requirements of Contract Documents.

H. Written approval of deviations shall apply only to those deviations or omissions from the requirements of Contract Documents brought to Contracting Officer's attention in writing.

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I. After written approval of an item, Contractor may submit substitution for approval, if approved item cannot be purchased or delivered in time to avoid delay in completion of the project.

J. Measurements: Where approved manufacturer's diagrams and shop drawings give specific measurements or rough-in dimensions for equipment, these dimensions shall take precedence over dimensions indicated on Drawings.

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance and quality control.

B. Testing and inspecting services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

1. Specified tests, inspections, and related actions do not limit Contractor's other quality-assurance and control procedures that facilitate compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

2. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality-assurance and -control services required by Government or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this Section.

C. See Divisions 03 through 26 Sections for specific test and inspection requirements.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Experienced: When used with an entity, "experienced" means having successfully completed a minimum of five previous projects similar in size and scope to this Project;

being familiar with special requirements indicated; and having complied with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Field Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed on-site for installation of the Work and for completed Work.

C. Installer/Applicator/Erector: Contractor or another entity engaged by Contractor as an employee, Subcontractor, or Sub-subcontractor, to perform a particular construction operation, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations.

1. Using a term such as "carpentry" does not imply that activities must be performed by accredited or unionized individuals of a corresponding generic name. It also does not imply that requirements apply exclusively to tradespeople of the corresponding generic name.

D. Mockups: Full-size, physical assemblies constructed on-site to verify selections made under sample submittals, demonstrate aesthetic effects and, where indicated, qualities of materials and execution. Also to review construction, coordination, testing, or operation.

E. Preconstruction Testing: Tests and inspections performed specifically for the Project, before products and materials are incorporated into the Work, to verify performance or compliance with specified criteria.

F. Product Testing: Tests and inspections performed by an NRTL, an NVLAP, or a testing agency qualified to conduct product testing and acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, to establish product performance and compliance with industry standards.

G. Quality-Assurance Services: Activities, actions, and procedures performed before and during execution of the Work to guard against defects and deficiencies and substantiate that proposed construction will comply with requirements.

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H. Quality-Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during and after execution of the Work to evaluate that actual products incorporated into the Work and completed construction comply with requirements. Services do not include contract enforcement activities performed by Contracting Officer.

I. Source Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed at the source, i.e., plant, mill, factory, or shop.

J. Testing Agency: An entity engaged to perform specific tests, inspections, or both. Testing laboratory shall mean the same as testing agency.

1.3 DELEGATED-DESIGN SERVICES

A. Performance and Design Criteria: Where professional design services or certifications by a design professional are specifically required of Contractor by the Contract Documents, provide products and systems complying with specific performance and design criteria indicated.

1.4 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS

A. Conflicting Standards and Other Requirements: If compliance with two or more standards is specified and the standards establish different or conflicting requirements, comply with the most stringent requirement. Refer uncertainties and requirements that are different, but apparently equal, to Contracting Officer for a decision before proceeding.

B. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: Quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be the minimum provided or performed. Actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum specified or may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits. To comply with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for the context of requirements. Refer uncertainties to Contracting Officer for a decision before proceeding.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Delegated-Design Services Submittal: In addition to Shop Drawings, Product Data, and other required submittals, submit a statement signed and sealed by the responsible design professional, for each product and system specifically assigned to Contractor to be designed or certified by a design professional, indicating that the products and systems are in compliance with performance and design criteria indicated. Include list of codes, loads, and other factors used in performing these services.

B. Quality Control Plan:

1. After contract award and before Pre-Construction conference, submit written Contractor Quality Control (CQC) plan for approval.

2. Government reserves right to require changes to the plan as necessary to obtain quality specified. Should plan require revisions or corrections, resubmit within 10 days.

3. No change in the approved plan may be made without written concurrence by the Contracting Officer.

C. Qualification Data: For testing agencies specified in "Quality Assurance" Article to demonstrate their capabilities and experience. Include proof of qualifications in the form of a recent report on the inspection of the testing agency by a recognized authority.

D. Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports that include the following:

1. Date of issue, Project title and number.

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