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28 Jun 23 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Twin Falls Airbase Maintenances 010000 - 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 - SUMMARY OF WORK

012000 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

013000 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

014000 - REFERENCE STANDARDS AND DEFINITIONS

015000 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES

016000 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

017000 - UNIT PRICES AND SCHEDULE OF VALUES

018000 - EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

019000 - CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

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SECTION 010000 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions apply to this Section.

1.2 SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY OF WORK

A. Project Identification: Twin Falls Airbase. Located approximately 5 miles south of Twin Falls, Idaho

B. Project Location: Twin Falls Airbase 273 Joslin Way Twin Falls, Idaho 83301

C. Project Description:

1. The Project consists of the following, removing, adding sill pan, resealing wedge gas-ket/vinyl sealant, and reinstalling 18 store front windows. Add or replace existing (18) window casing trim boards to Government specifications with 5/8” sheet rock to match texture and paint of existing finish. Cut control joints in brick veneer to Government specifications and replace broken/cracked brick on outside of building.

2. Contractor shall prep, prime, seal, patch & paint any area of the walls, frames, jambs, head, and sill, affected/damaged by the demolition and/or construction work for this pro-ject. Completely seal, flash, adhere, and fasten windows back into opening.

3. Completely seal and adhere sheet rock onto window casing using Government Specifica-tions. Use only fasteners intended for exterior use such as stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanized or approved equal for adhering and fastening.

4. Cut control joints into brick veneer to Government specifications and replace broken/cracked brick.

D. Contractor Use of Premises:

1. General: During the construction period the Contractor shall have full use of the premises for construction operations, including use of the site. The Contractor’s use of the premises is limited by the Government’s ongoing operations.

2. General: Limit use of the premises to construction activities in areas indicated. Allow for Government occupancy and use by the public.

a. Confine operations to areas within Contract limits indicated. Portions of the site beyond areas in which construction operations are indicated are not to be disturbed.

b. Keep driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and available to the occupants and public at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of

Twin Falls Airbase Maintenances 010000 - 3 materials. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on site.

3. Use of the Existing Building: Maintain the existing building in a weathertight condition throughout the construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations.

Take all precautions necessary to protect the building and equipment during the construction period.

E. Government Occupancy:

1. Full Government Occupancy: Government will occupy site existing and during entire construction period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Government day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits, unless otherwise indicated.

1.3 SECTION 012000 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

A. This Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project.

B. Coordination, General: 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.

C. Pre-Construction Conference:

1. The Government will schedule a pre-construction conference and organizational meeting at the Project site or other convenient location after award. Conduct the meeting to review responsibilities and personnel assignments.

2. Attendees: The Government, and their consultants, the Contractor and its superintendent, major subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers and other concerned parties shall each be represented at the conference by persons familiar with and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

3. Agenda: Discuss items of significance that could affect progress.

4. The Contractor shall submit a work schedule and a value schedule at this time.

D. Pre-Installation Conferences:

1. Conduct a pre-installation conference at the site before each construction activity that requires coordination with other construction. The 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 the Contracting Officer of scheduled meeting dates.

a. Review the progress of other construction activities and preparations for the particular activity under consideration at each pre-installation conference.

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b. Record significant discussions and agreements and disagreements of each conference, along with the approved schedule. Distribute the record of the meeting to everyone concerned, promptly, including the Contracting Officer.

c. Do not proceed if the conference cannot be successfully concluded. Initiate whatever actions are necessary to resolve impediments to performance of Work and reconvene the conference at the earliest feasible date.

E. Coordination Meetings:

1. Conduct Project coordination meetings at regularly scheduled times convenient for all parties involved. Project coordination meetings are in addition to specific meetings held for other purposes, such as regular progress meetings and special pre-installation meetings.

2. Request representation at each meeting by every party currently involved in coordination or planning for the construction activities involved.

F. Progress Meetings:

1. Conduct progress meetings at the Project site at regularly scheduled intervals. Notify the Contracting Officer of scheduled meeting dates. Coordinate dates of meetings with preparation of the payment request.

2. Attendees: In addition to representatives of the Government, each subcontractor, supplier or other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination or performance of future activities shall be represented at these meetings by persons familiar with the Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to progress.

G. Requests for Interpretation (RFI’s): 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.

1.4 SECTION 013000 - SUBMITTAL

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submittals, the required submittals for this project are the window seal and sill pan.

B. Submittals:

1. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities. Transmit the window seal and sill pan sufficiently in advance of performance of related construction activities to avoid delay.

a. Processing: Allow sufficient review time so that installation will not be delayed as a result of the time required to process submittals, including time for resubmittals.

1) Allow 15 calendar days for initial review. Allow additional time if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. The Contracting Officer will promptly advise the Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

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2) No extension of Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals to the Contracting Officer sufficiently in advance of the Work to permit processing.

2. Verification: The Contractor shall verify all existing conditions against details for mitigation prior to developing submittals. Bring any discrepancies to the attention of the Contracting Officer immediately.

3. Submittal Preparation: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification. Indicate the name of the entity that prepared each submittal on the label or title block.

4. Submittal Transmittal: Package each submittal appropriately for transmittal and handling. Transmit each submittal from Contractor to Contracting Officer using a transmittal form. Submittals received from sources other than the Contractor will be returned without action.

C. Contractor's Construction Schedule:

1. Contractor is required to provide a complete construction schedule showing expected start and completion date.

D. Shop Drawings:

1. Contractor shall submit shop drawings if the window seal needs to be altered.

2. Shop Drawings include fabrication and installation drawings, setting diagrams, schedules, patterns, templates and similar drawings. Include the following information:

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products and materials included.

c. Compliance with specified standards.

d. Notation of coordination requirements.

e. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

3. Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns and similar full- size Drawings, submit Shop Drawings on sheets at least 8-1/2" x 11" but no larger than 36" x 48".

4. Final Submittal: Submit blue- or black-line prints; submit additional prints where required for maintenance manuals.

5. Do not use Shop Drawings without an appropriate final stamp indicating action taken in connection with construction.

E. Product Data:

1. Collect Product Data into a single submittal for each element of construction or system.

Product Data includes printed information such as manufacturer's installation instructions, catalog cuts, standard color charts, roughing-in diagrams and templates, standard wiring diagrams and performance curves. Where Product Data must be specially prepared because standard printed data is not suitable for use, submit as "Shop Drawings."

a. Mark each copy to show applicable choices and options. Where printed Product Data includes information on several products, some of which are not required, Twin Falls Airbase Maintenances 010000 - 6 mark copies to indicate the applicable information. Include the following information:

1) Manufacturer's printed recommendations.

2) Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

3) Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

4) Application of testing agency labels and seals.

5) Notation of dimensions verified by field measurement.

6) Notation of coordination requirements.

b. Do not submit Product Data until compliance with requirements of the Contract Documents has been confirmed.

c. Final Submittals: Submit the following number of copies:

1) For Government; 2 copies.

2) For O&M Manuals; 2 copies when required.

3) In addition to the quantities listed above, include the number required by the

Contractor and/or sub-contractor(s) and/or material supplier(s).

d. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittal to installers, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, fabricators, and others required for performance of construction activities. Show distribution on transmittal forms.

1) Do not proceed with fabrication or installation until an applicable copy of Shop Drawings or Product Data is in the installer's possession.

2) Do not permit use of unmarked copies of Submittals in connection with construction.

3) Do not use Shop Drawings or Product Data without an appropriate final stamp indicating action taken in connection with construction.

F. Samples:

1. Submit full-size, fully fabricated Samples cured and finished as specified and physically identical with the material or product proposed. Samples include partial sections of manufactured or fabricated components, cuts or containers of materials, color range sets, and swatches showing color, texture and pattern.

a. Generic description of the Sample.

b. Sample source.

c. Product name or name of manufacturer.

d. Compliance with recognized standards.

e. Availability and delivery time.

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

a. Where variation in color, pattern, texture or other characteristics are inherent in the material or product represented, submit multiple units (not less than 3), that show approximate limits of the variations.

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3. Preliminary submittals: Where Samples are for selection of color, pattern, texture or similar characteristics from a range of standard choices, submit a full set of choices for the material or product.

a. Preliminary submittals will be reviewed and returned with the Contracting officer’s mark indicating selection and other action.

4. Submittals: Except for Samples illustrating assembly details, workmanship, fabrication techniques, connections, operation and similar characteristics, submit 3 sets; one will be returned marked with the action taken.

5. Maintain sets of Samples, as returned, at the Project site, for quality comparisons throughout the course of construction.

G. Government’s Action:

1. Except for submittals for record, information or similar purposes, where action and return are required or requested, the Contracting Officer will review each submittal, mark to indicate action taken, and return promptly.

a. Compliance with specified characteristics is the Contractor's responsibility.

2. Action Stamp: The Contracting Officer will mark each submittal with a uniform, self-explanatory action stamp. The mark will be appropriately marked, as follows, to indicate the action taken:

a. Approved: Where submittals are marked "Approved," that part of the Work covered by the submittal may proceed provided it complies with requirements of the Contract Documents; final acceptance will depend upon that compliance.

b. Approved with Comment: When submittals are marked "Approved, Subject to Compliance with Attached Comments," that part of the Work covered by the submittal may proceed provided it complies with notations or corrections on the submittal and requirements of the Contract Documents; final acceptance will depend on that compliance.

c. Not Approved: When submittal is marked "Not Approved." do not proceed with that part of the Work covered by the submittal, including purchasing, fabrication, delivery, or other activity. Revise or prepare a new submittal in accordance with the notations; resubmit without delay. Repeat if necessary to obtain a different action mark.

1) Do not permit submittals marked "Not Approved." to be used at the Project site, or elsewhere where Work is in progress.

1.5 SECTION 014000 - REFERENCE STANDARDS AND DEFINITIONS

A. Definitions: Basic Contract definitions are included in the Conditions of the Contract.

1. Approved: The term "approved," where used in conjunction with the Contracting Officer’s action on the Contractor's submittals, applications, and requests, is limited to the Contracting Officer’s duties and responsibilities as stated in the Conditions of the Contract.

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2. Directed: Terms such as "directed," "requested," "authorized," "selected," "approved," "required," and "permitted" mean "directed by the Contracting Officer," "requested by the Contracting Officer," and similar phrases.

3. Indicated: The term "indicated" refers to graphic representations, notes or schedules on the Drawings, or other Paragraphs or Schedules in the Specifications, and similar requirements in the Contract Documents. Where terms such as "shown," "noted," "scheduled," and "specified" are used, it is to help the reader locate the reference; no limitation on location is intended.

4. Regulations: The term "Regulations" includes laws, ordinances, statutes, and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction, as well as rules, conventions, and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of the Work.

5. Furnish: The term "furnish" is used to mean "supply and deliver to the Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations."

6. Install: The term "install" is used to describe operations at project site including the actual "unloading, unpacking, assembly, erection, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning, and similar operations."

7. Provide: The term "provide" means "to furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use."

8. Installer: An "Installer" is the Contractor, or an entity engaged by the Contractor, either as an employee, subcontractor, or contractor of lower tier for performance of a particular construction activity, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations.

Installers are required to be experienced in the operations they are engaged to perform.

a. The term "experienced," when used with the term "Installer," means having a minimum of five previous projects similar in size and scope to this Project, being familiar with the special requirements indicated, and having complied with requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

b. Trades: Use of titles such as "carpentry" is not intended to imply that certain construction activities must be performed by accredited or unionized individuals of a corresponding generic name, such as "carpenter." It also does not imply that requirements specified apply exclusively to tradespersons of the corresponding generic name.

c. Assignment of Specialists: Certain Sections of the Specifications require that specific construction activities shall be performed by specialists who are recognized experts in the operations to be performed. The specialists must be engaged for those activities, and assignments are requirements over which the Contractor has no choice or option. Nevertheless, the ultimate responsibility for fulfilling Contract requirements remains with the Contractor.

1) This requirement shall not be interpreted to conflict with enforcement of building codes and similar regulations governing the Work. It is also not intended to interfere with local trade union jurisdictional settlements and similar conventions.

9. Project Site: The term “project site” is used to describe space available to the Contractor for performance of construction activities. The extent of the Project Site is shown on Drawings and may or may not be identical with description of the land on which Project is to be built.

B. Specification Format and Content Explanation:

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1. Specification Format: These Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections based on the Construction Specifications Institute's 33-Division format and MASTERFORMAT numbering system.

2. Specification Content: This Specification uses certain conventions in the use of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations or circumstances. These conventions are explained as follows:

a. Abbreviated Language: Language used in Specifications and other Contract Documents is the abbreviated type. Words and meanings shall be interpreted as appropriate. Words that are implied, but not stated shall be interpolated as the sense required. Singular words will be interpreted as plural and plural words interpreted as singular where applicable and the context of the Contract Documents so indicates.

b. Imperative and streamlined language is used generally in the Specifications.

Requirements expressed in the imperative mood are to be performed by the Contractor. At certain locations in the text, for clarity, subjective language is used to describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by the Contractor, or by others when so noted.

1) The words "shall be" shall be included by inference wherever a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

C. Industry Standards:

1. Applicability of Standards: Except where the Contract Documents include more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect as if bound or copied directly into the Contract Documents to the extent referenced. Such standards are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference.

2. Publication Dates: Comply with the standard in effect as of the date of the Contract Documents.

3. Conflicting Requirements: Where compliance with two or more standards is specified, and the standards may establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels. Refer requirements that are different, but apparently equal, and uncertainties to the Contracting Officer for a decision before proceeding.

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

4. Copies of Standards: Each entity engaged in construction on the Project is required to be familiar with industry standards applicable to that entity's construction activity. Copies of applicable standards are not bound with the Contract Documents.

a. Where copies of standards are needed for performance of a required construction activity, the Contractor shall obtain copies directly from the publication source.

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5. Abbreviations and Names: Trade association names and titles of general standards are frequently abbreviated. Where such acronyms or abbreviations are used in the Specifications or other Contract Documents, they mean the recognized name of the trade association, standards generating organization, authority having jurisdiction, or other entity applicable to the context of the text provision. Refer to the "Encyclopedia of Associations," published by Gale Research Co., available in most libraries.

1.6 SECTION 015000 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. Sanitary Facilities Toilet, wash facilities, and drinking water for use of construction personnel will be pro-vided by the Government to the Contractor. Use sanitary facilities located in the Twin Falls Airbase.

1. Comply with upkeep of facilities.

B. Temporary Utility:

1. General: Electrical power (120v) and Water are available on the site and will be provided by the Government to the Contractor.

C. Storage/Staging Area

1. Construct temporary area for trailers, equipment, and materials, located as approved by Contracting Officer. Fencing of materials or equipment shall not be required at this site.

Trailers, materials, or equipment shall not be placed or stored outside area unless trailers, materials, or equipment are assigned separate and distinct storage area by Contracting Of-ficer away from vicinity of construction site but within Government property boundaries.

1.7 SECTION 016000 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements governing the Contractor's selection of products for use in the Project.

B. Quality Assurance:

1. Source Limitations: To the fullest extent possible, provide products of the same kind, from a single source.

2. Compatibility of Options: If Contractor is given option of selecting between two or more products for use on Project, product selected shall be compatible with products previously selected, even if previously selected products were also options.

C. Product Delivery, Storage, and Handling:

1. Deliver, store, and handle products using means and methods that will prevent damage, deterioration, and loss, including theft. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.

D. Product Selection:

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1. General Product Requirements: Provide products that comply with the Contract Documents, that are undamaged and, unless otherwise indicated, that are new at time of installation.

a. Provide products complete with accessories, trim, finish, fasteners, and other items needed for a complete installation and indicated use and effect.

b. Standard Products: If available, and unless custom products or nonstandard options are specified, provide standard products of types that have been produced and used successfully in similar situations on other projects.

2. Product Selection Procedures: Product selection is governed by the Contract Documents and governing regulations, not by previous Project experience. Procedures governing product selection include the following:

a. Proprietary Specification Requirements: Where only a single product or manufacturer is named, provide the product indicated. No substitutions will be permitted.

b. Semiproprietary Specification Requirements: Where two or more products or manufacturers are named, provide one of the products indicated. No substitutions will be permitted.

1) Where products or manufacturers are specified by name, accompanied by the term "or equal," or "or approved equal" comply with the Contract Document provisions concerning "substitutions" to obtain approval for use of an unnamed product.

c. Non-Proprietary Specifications: When the Specifications list products or manufacturers that are available and may be incorporated in the Work, but do not restrict the Contractor to use of these products only, the Contractor may propose any available product that complies with Contract requirements. Comply with Contract Document provisions concerning "substitutions" to obtain approval for use of an unnamed product.

d. Descriptive Specification Requirements: Where Specifications describe a product or assembly, listing exact characteristics required, with or without use of a brand or trade name, provide a product or assembly that provides the characteristics and otherwise complies with Contract requirements.

e. Performance Specification Requirements: Where Specifications require compliance with performance requirements, provide products that comply with these requirements, and are recommended by the manufacturer for the application indicated. General overall performance of a product is implied where the product is specified for a specific application.

1) Manufacturer's recommendations may be contained in published product literature, or by the manufacturer's certification of performance.

f. Compliance with Standards, Codes and Regulations: Where the Specifications only require compliance with an imposed code, standard or regulation, select a product that complies with the standards, codes or regulations specified.

g. Visual Matching: Where Specifications require matching an established Sample, the Contracting Officer’s decision will be final on whether a proposed product matches satisfactorily.

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1) Where no product available within the specified category matches satisfactorily and also complies with other specified requirements, comply with provisions of the Contract Documents concerning "substitutions" for selection of a matching product in another product category, or for noncompliance with specified requirements.

h. Visual Selection: Where specified product requirements include the phrase "...as selected from manufacturer's standard colors, patterns, textures..." or a similar phrase, select a product and manufacturer that complies with other specified requirements. The Contracting Officer will select the color, pattern and texture from the product line selected.

E. Product Substitutions:

1. Timing: Contracting Officer will consider requests for substitution if received within 60 days after the Notice to Proceed. Requests received after that time may be considered or rejected at discretion of Contracting Officer.

2. Conditions: Contracting Officer will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Con-tracting Officer will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

a. Requested substitution offers Government a substantial advantage in cost, time, energy conservation, or other considerations, after deducting additional responsi-bilities Government must assume. Government additional responsibilities may in-clude compensation to Government for redesign and evaluation services, increased cost of other construction by Government, and similar considerations.

b. Requested substitution does not require extensive revisions to the Contract Docu-ments.

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

d. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

e. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's Construction Sched-ule.

f. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of authorities having ju-risdiction.

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

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

i. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

F. Comparable Products:

1. Conditions: Contracting Officer will consider Contractor's request for comparable prod-uct when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satis-fied, Contracting Officer will return requests without action, except to record noncompli-ance with these requirements:

a. 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.

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b. 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 indi-cated.

c. Evidence that proposed product provides specified warranty.

d. List of similar installations for completed projects with project names and address-es and names and addresses of architects and owners, if requested.

e. Samples, if requested.

G. Installation of Products:

1. Comply with manufacturer's instructions and recommendations for installation of products in the applications indicated. Anchor each product securely in place, accurately located and aligned with other Work.

a. Clean exposed surfaces and protect as necessary to ensure freedom from damage and deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.

SECTION 017000 - UNIT PRICES AND SCHEDULE OF VALUES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for unit prices and require-ments to prepare schedule of values.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Unit price is a price per unit of measurement for materials or services added to or deducted from the Contract Sum by appropriate modification, if estimated quantities of Work required by the Contract Documents are increased or decreased.

1.3 PROCEDURES

A. Unit prices include all necessary material, plus cost for delivery, installation, insurance, applica-ble taxes, overhead, and profit.

B. Government reserves the right to reject Contractor's measurement of work-in-place that involves use of established unit prices and to have this work measured, at Government expense, by an in-dependent surveyor acceptable to Contractor.

C. List of Unit Prices: A list of unit prices is included in Part 3. Specification Sections referenced in the schedule contain requirements for materials described under each unit price.

1.4 SCHEDULE OF VALUES (Not Used)

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 LUMP SUM PAYMENT ITEMS

A. Payment items for the work of this Contract for which contract lump sum payments will be made are listed in the BIDDING SCHEDULE and described below.

B. Lump Sum items are inclusive of all materials, labor, parts, assembly, and installation in order to produce a functional product. All costs for items of work, which are not specifically mentioned to be included in a particular lump sum payment item, shall be included in the listed lump sum item most closely associated with the work involved.

C. The lump sum price and payment made for each item listed shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, and performing any associated Contractor quality control, environmental protection, meeting safety requirements, tests and reports, and for performing all work required for which separate payment is not otherwise provided.

3.2 UNIT PRICE PAYMENT ITEMS

A. Payment items for the work of this Contract for which unit price payments will be made are listed in the BIDDING SCHEDULE and described below.

B. Unit price items are inclusive of all materials, labor, parts, assembly, and installation in order to produce a unit of the product. All costs for items of work, which are not specifically mentioned to be included in a particular unit price payment item, shall be included in the listed unit price item most closely associated with the work involved.

C. The unit price and payment made for each item listed shall constitute full compensation for fur-nishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, and performing any associated Contractor qual-ity control, environmental protection, meeting safety requirements, tests and reports, and for per-forming all work required for which separate payment is not otherwise provided.

D. Quantities regarding unit prices shall be assumed to follow the quantities listed in the bid sched-ule. If the Contractor suspects a change in the unit quantities, measurement can be made to adjust the final quantity of an item. If the quantity of an item cannot be measured at final condition the contractor shall produce construction documentation collected during construction to demonstrate the quantity.

3.3 SUMMARY OF BID ITEMS

A. The intent of the following paragraphs is to explain, in general, what is and what is not included in a bid item, and the limits or cut-off points where one bid item ends and another begins. If no bid item exists for a portion of the work, include the costs in a related bid item.

B. BID ITEM 1 – REMOVAL AND REINSTALL 18 STORE FRONT WINDOWS: This item in-cludes all work, material, and labor necessary for removal of windows and install windowsills, resealing wedge gasket/vinyl sealant, flash, prep area, patch & paint any area of the walls, frames, jambs, head, and sill, affected/damaged by the construction work for this project. Completely seal, flash, adhere, and fasten windows back into opening. It will be paid for as a lump sum.

C. BID ITEM 2 – REPLACE WINDOW CASINGS: This item includes all work, material, and la-bor necessary for replacing window casings. Item includes adding or replacing and caulking ex-

Twin Falls Airbase Maintenances 010000 - 15 isting (18) window casing trim to Government specifications using 5/8” sheet rock to match tex-ture and paint of existing finish. Approximately 141 ft. of 1 ½ “wide and ¾” thick trim board along with approximately 141 ft. of 3 ½” wide and ¾” thick trim board will be need for to trim interior of window. All dimension provided are only estimates It will be paid for as a lump sum.

D. BID ITEM 3 – CUT CONTROL JOINTS: This item includes labor, materials, and equipment to cut in control joints into brick veneer to Government specifications as identified on the plans and replace broken/cracked bricks. It will be paid for as lump sum.

1.8 SECTION 018000 - EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

A. This Section includes general procedural requirements governing execution of the Work.

B. Examination:

1. Existing Conditions: The existence and location of site improvements, utilities, and other construction indicated as existing are not guaranteed. Before beginning work, investigate and verify the existence and location of mechanical and electrical systems.

2. Acceptance of Conditions: Examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer or Applicator present where indicated, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance. Record observations.

C. Preparation:

1. Field Measurements: Take field measurements as required to fit the Work properly.

Recheck measurements before installing each product. Where portions of the Work are indicated to fit to other construction, verify dimensions of other construction by field measurements before fabrication. Coordinate fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid delaying the Work.

2. Space Requirements: Verify space requirements and dimensions of items shown diagrammatically on Drawings.

3. Review of Contract Documents and Field Conditions: Immediately on discovery of the need for clarification of the Contract Documents, submit a request for information to Contracting Officer. Include a detailed description of problem encountered, together with recommendations for changing the Contract Documents.

D. Installation:

1. General: Locate the Work and components of the Work accurately, in correct alignment and elevation, as indicated.

2. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations for installing products in applications indicated.

3. Install products at the time and under conditions that will ensure the best possible results.

Maintain conditions required for product performance until Substantial Completion.

4. Conduct construction operations so no part of the Work is subjected to damaging operations or loading in excess of that expected during normal conditions of occupancy.

5. Tools and Equipment: Do not use tools or equipment that produce harmful noise levels.

6. Templates: Obtain and distribute to the parties involved templates for work specified to be factory prepared and field installed. Check Shop Drawings of other work to confirm that adequate provisions are made for locating and installing products to comply with indicated requirements.

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7. Anchors and Fasteners: Provide anchors and fasteners as required to anchor each component securely in place, accurately located and aligned with other portions of the Work.

8. Joints: Make joints of uniform width. Where joint locations in exposed work are not indicated, arrange joints for the best visual effect. Fit exposed connections together to form hairline joints.

9. Hazardous Materials: Use products, cleaners, and installation materials that are not considered hazardous.

E. Progress Cleaning:

1. General: Clean Project site and work areas daily, including common areas. Coordinate progress cleaning for joint-use areas where more than one installer has worked. Enforce requirements strictly. Dispose of materials lawfully.

2. Site: Maintain Project site free of waste materials and debris.

3. Installed Work: Keep installed work clean. Clean installed surfaces according to written instructions of manufacturer or fabricator of product installed, using only cleaning materials specifically recommended. If specific cleaning materials are not recommended, use cleaning materials that are not hazardous to health or property and that will not damage exposed surfaces.

4. Waste Disposal: Burying or burning waste materials on-site will not be permitted.

Washing waste materials down sewers or into waterways will not be permitted.

5. Limiting Exposures: Supervise construction operations to assure that no part of the construction completed or in progress, is subject to harmful, dangerous, damaging, or otherwise deleterious exposure during the construction period.

6. Environmental Considerations: Excavate areas of fuel or oil spills occurring during Work to depth of 12 inches beyond contaminated material and remove from the work location. Observe prescribed measures to prevent water pollution to nearby water resources.

F. Starting and Adjusting:

1. Start equipment and operating components to confirm proper operation. Remove malfunctioning units, replace with new units, and retest.

G. Protection of Installed Construction:

1. Provide final protection and maintain conditions that ensure installed Work is without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.

H. Correction of Work:

1. Repair or remove and replace defective construction. Do not initiate repair of damage to new or existing construction and equipment resulting from construction procedures, prior to notification of Contracting Officer. Restore damaged substrates and finishes.

1.9 SECTION 019000 - CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for contract closeout.

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B. Substantial Completion:

1. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for Substantial Completion, complete the following. List exceptions in the request.

a. In the Application for Payment that coincides with, or first follows, the date Substantial Completion is claimed, show 100 percent completion for the portion of the Work claimed as substantially complete. Include supporting documentation for completion as indicated in these Contract Documents and a statement showing an accounting of changes to the Contract Sum.

1) If 100 percent completion cannot be shown, include a list of incomplete items, the value of incomplete construction, and reasons the Work is not complete.

b. Submit specific warranties, workmanship bonds, maintenance agreements, final certifications and similar documents.

c. Obtain and submit releases enabling the Government unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities; include occupancy permits, operating certificates and similar releases.

d. Submit record drawings (if required by the COR), final project photographs, damage or settlement survey, property survey, and similar final record information.

e. Deliver tools, spare parts, extra stock, and similar items.

f. Make final change-over of permanent locks and transmit keys to the Government.

Advise the Government’s personnel of change-over in security provisions.

g. Complete start-up testing of systems, and instruction of the Government’s operating and maintenance personnel. Discontinue or change over and remove temporary facilities from the site, along with construction tools, mock-ups, and similar elements.

h. Complete final clean up requirements, including touch-up painting. Touch-up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes.

2. Inspection Procedures: On receipt of a request for inspection, the Government will either proceed with inspection or advise the Contractor of unfilled requirements.

a. The Government will repeat inspection when requested and assured that the Work has been substantially completed.

b. Results of the completed inspection will form the basis of requirements for final acceptance.

C. Final Acceptance:

1. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for final acceptance and final payment, complete the following. List exceptions in the request.

a. Submit an updated final statement, accounting for final additional changes to the Contract Sum.

b. Submit a certified copy of the Contracting Officer’s final inspection list of items to be completed or corrected, stating that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance, and the list has been endorsed and dated by the Contracting Officer.

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c. Submit final meter readings for utilities, a measured record of stored fuel, and similar data as of the date of Substantial Completion, or when the Government took possession of and responsibility for corresponding elements of the Work.

2. Reinspection Procedure: The Contracting Officer will reinspect the Work upon receipt of notice that the Work, including inspection list items from earlier inspections, has been completed, except items whose completion has been delayed because of circumstances acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

a. Upon completion of reinspection, the Contracting Officer will advise the Contractor of Work that is incomplete or of obligations that have not been fulfilled but are required for final acceptance.

b. If necessary, reinspection will be repeated at the Contractor’s expense.

D. Warranties:

1. Materials and equipment furnished under this Contract shall be covered by the most-favorable commercial warranties Contractor provides to any customer for such materials or equipment. Rights or remedies provided shall be in addition to, and not limit, any rights afforded to Government by any other clause of this Contract. With respect to all warranties, expressed or implied, from manufacturers or suppliers for materials or equipment furnished under the Contract, Contractor shall:

a. Obtain warranties that would be given in normal, commercial practices.

b. Require warranties to be executed, in writing, for the benefit of the Government.

c. Submit warranties to Contracting Officer, prior to the final inspection.

E. Materials:

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

F. Final Cleaning:

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

2. Cleaning: Employ experienced workers or professional cleaners for final cleaning.

Clean each surface or unit to condition expected in an average commercial building cleaning and maintenance program. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.

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

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

b. Sweep paved areas broom clean. Remove petrochemical spills, stains, and other foreign deposits.

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

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d. Sweep concrete floors broom clean in unoccupied spaces.

e. Vacuum carpet and similar soft surfaces, removing debris and excess nap;

shampoo if visible soil or stains remain.

f. Clean transparent materials, including mirrors and glass in doors and windows.

Remove glazing compounds and other noticeable, vision-obscuring materials.

Replace chipped or broken glass and other damaged transparent materials. Polish mirrors and glass, taking care not to scratch surfaces.

g. Remove labels that are not permanent.

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

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

i. Wipe surfaces of mechanical and electrical equipment and similar equipment.

Remove excess lubrication, paint and mortar droppings, and other foreign substances.

j. Leave Project clean and ready for occupancy.

4. Disposal of Debris: Items or debris not designated as salvage by Government shall become property of Contractor. Disposal of materials off site in a legal manner and payment of required fees shall be Contractor’s responsibility. Sale of material onsite will not be allowed, unless authorized in writing by Contracting Officer. When hazardous materials are encountered during demolition operations, comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, laws, and ordinances concerning removal, handling, and protection against exposure or environmental pollution.

5. Comply with safety standards for cleaning. Do not burn waste materials. Do not bury debris or excess materials on Government property. Do not discharge volatile, harmful, or dangerous materials into drainage systems.

PART 2 - NOT USED

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