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This pre-solicitation notice provides details for a small business set-aside construction contract to stabilize the Pullman Administration Building and construct a new Visitor Center at Pullman National Monument in Chicago, Illinois. The work includes tenant improvements to convert 10,000 square feet of the administration building into a visitor center with interpretive exhibits, a bookstore, meeting rooms, and staff offices. Exterior and interior masonry work will stabilize the three-story administration building, along with floor slabs, egress enclosures, and an elevator. Common areas will receive security and fire alarm systems. The estimated price range is $5-10 million and the period of performance is September 2019 through August 2020. Responses will be due in July 2019 with award anticipated in September 2019. This is a total small business set-aside for NAICS 236220 with a size standard of $36.5 million.
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PULLMAN NATIONAL MONUMENT
CHICAGO, IL
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
PMIS NO 223195 – VISITOR CENTER
PMIS NO 253045 – ADMINISTRATION BUILDING STABILIZATION
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
September 13, 2019
BOOK 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS BOOK 1
01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 26 01 Contract Modification Procedures 01 27 00 Definition of Contract Line Items 01 31 00 Project Management & Coordination 01 32 16 Construction Schedule 01 32 33 Photographic Documentation 01 33 23 Submittal Procedures 01 35 13.22 Archaeological Protection 01 35 23 Safety Requirements 01 35 91 Historic Preservation Treatment Procedures 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 42 00 Reference Standards 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 57 19.11 Indoor Air Quality Management 01 57 19.12 Noise & Acoustics Management 01 57 23 Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention 01 67 00 Product Requirements 01 73 29 Cutting and Patching 01 73 40 Execution 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data 01 79 00 Demonstration and Training 01 81 13 Sustainable Design Requirements 01 91 14 Total Building Commissioning
DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS
02 41 19 Selective Demolition
DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE
03 10 00 Concrete Forming and Accessories 03 20 00 Concrete Reinforcing 03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete 03 35 43 Polished Concrete Finishing
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DIVISION 04 – MASONRY BOOK 1
04 01 20 Maintenance of Unit Masonry & Stone 04 20 00 Unit Masonry
DIVISION 05 – METALS
05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 05 31 00 Steel Decking 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 05 51 13 Metal Pan Stairs
DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES
06 10 53 Miscellaneous Rough Carpentry 06 20 23 Interior Finish Carpentry 06 41 13 Wood-Veneer-Faced Architectural Cabinets
DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
07 21 17 Foamed in Place Insulation 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 07 81 23 Intumescent Fire Protection 07 84 13 Penetration Firestopping 07 91 00 Preformed Joint Seals 07 92 00 Joint Sealants
DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS
08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08 14 16 Flush Wood Doors 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 08 33 26 Overhead Coiling Grilles 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08 71 00 Door Hardware 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 08 80 00 Glazing
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DIVISION 09 – FINISHES BOOK 1
09 05 61.13 Moisture Vapor Emission Control 09 21 16.23 Gypsum Board Shaft Wall Assemblies 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09 03 13 Ceramic Tiling 09 51 13 Acoustical Panel Ceilings 09 52 00 Wood Panel Ceilings 09 53 00 Metal Grid Ceilings 09 64 00 Wood Flooring 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 09 68 13 Tile Carpeting 09 91 23 Interior Painting and Staining
DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES
10 14 19 Dimensional Letter Signage 10 14 23.16 Room-Identification Panel Signage 10 21 13.17 Phenolic-Core Toilet Compartments 10 28 00 Toilet Accessories 10 44 13 Fire Protection Cabinets 10 44 16 Fire Extinguishers
DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT
11 30 13 Kitchen Appliances
DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS
12 24 13 Roller Window Shades 12 32 16 Manufactured Plastic Laminate Clad Casework 12 36 61.16 Solid Surfacing Countertops 12 48 13 Entrance Floor Mats and Frames
DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
Not Used
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DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT BOOK 1
DIVISION 21 – FIRE PROTECTION
21 00 02 Fire Protection General Conditions 21 00 03 Scope of Work 21 10 00 Water Based Fire Suppression System 21 31 13 Electric-Drive, Centrifugal Fire Pumps 21 34 00 Pressure-Maintenance Pumps 21 39 00 Controllers for Fire Pump Drivers
DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING
22 05 00 Common Work Results for Plumbing 22 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Plumbing Piping and Equipment 22 11 16 Domestic Water Piping 22 11 19 Domestic Water Piping Specialties 22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 22 11 23.13 Domestic Water Packaged Booster Pumps 22 13 16 Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping 22 13 19 Sanitary Waste Piping Specialties 22 14 13 Facility Storm Drainage Piping 22 14 23 Storm Drainage Piping Specialties 22 34 00 Fuel Fired Domestic Water Heaters
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DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING BOOK 2
23 00 02 HVAC General Conditions 23 00 03 Access Doors in General Construction 23 02 00 Firestopping 23 05 13 Electric Motors 23 05 16 Expansion Fittings and Loops for HVAC Piping 23 05 17 Sleeves and Escutcheons for HVAC Piping 23 05 19 Meters and Gages for HVAC Piping 23 05 23 Valves 23 05 29 Hangers and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment 23 05 48 Vibration Isolation 23 05 53 Systems Identification 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing 23 07 00 Insulation 23 08 10 Basic Commissioning of HVAC Systems 23 09 00 Instruments 23 11 13 Sheet Metal, Ductwork and Accessories 23 21 23 Pumps 23 25 00 Pipe Cleaning and Chemical Water Treatment 23 26 00 Water Specialties 23 33 13 Dampers 23 33 15 Damper Air Flow Monitor 23 33 20 Duct Cleaning 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 23 36 10 Air Outlets and Inlets 23 51 00 Vents Stacks and Breaching 23 52 10 Piping and Accessories 23 52 39 Packaged Fire Tube Boilers 23 62 10 Air Cooled Air Conditioning Units 23 73 00 Factory Assembles Air Handling Units 23 73 05 Fans 23 84 40 Space Heating Units 23 85 00 Variable Frequency Controllers 23 86 00 Electric Motor Controllers
DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL
26 00 01 Electrical General Conditions 26 02 80 Equipment Connections and Coordination 26 05 19 Low-voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems
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DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL (continued) BOOK 2
26 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 05 35 Underground Ducts and Raceways 26 05 53 Identification for Electrical Systems 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 26 22 00 Low Voltage Distribution Transformers 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 28 16 Disconnect Switches 26 29 19 Switchboards 26 40 01 Fire Alarm and Detection System 26 43 13 Surge Protection Device 26 50 00 Luminaires and Accessories 26 50 00 Lighting Control Devices
DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS
27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communication Systems 27 05 28 Pathways for Communications Systems 27 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Communications Systems 27 05 43 Underground Pathways and Structures for Communications Systems 27 05 53 Identification for Communications Systems 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 27 11 16 Communications Racks, Frames, and Enclosures 27 13 00 Communications Backbone Cabling 27 15 13 Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling
DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 28 20 00 Video Surveillance 28 31 00 Intrusion Detection
DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK
31 20 00 Earth Moving
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DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS BOOK 2
DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES
END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS
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HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR
CONDITIONING GENERAL CONDITIONS
SECTION 23 00 02
HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING GENERAL CONDITIONS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. The Contractor shall refer to Division 01 for all general requirements for the project, except as specified herein.
B. The General and Supplementary Conditions accompanying these Specifications are hereby made a part of the requirements for the work under this Division of the Specification.
C. Where General Conditions and Supplementary General Conditions clauses are repeated in these Specifications, it is to call special attention to them, or as a further qualification. No General Conditions and/or Supplementary General Conditions clause referring to the work of this Section shall be considered waived unless specifically stated herein.
D. Before submittal of bid, examine all drawings, specifications, addenda, alternates, special conditions, and all other bidding documents of all Sections of this project. Verify all governing conditions at the site, and become fully informed as to the extent and character of the work required, as well as its relation to other work in the building. Submittal of a bid is an agreement to all requirements of the Contract Documents, and no consideration will be granted for any claimed misunderstanding thereof.
E. Submittal of a bid is deemed a representation by the bidder that it is qualified in all respects to perform the work for which it is bidding and has experience with similar work.
1.2 WORK INCLUDED
A. Provide labor and materials required to install, test and place into operation the heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems as called for in the contract documents, and according to applicable codes and regulations.
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B. Furnish and install all labor, materials, apparatus, and appliances essential to the complete functioning of the systems described and/or indicated herein, or which may be reasonably implied as essential whether mentioned in the Contract Drawings and Specifications or not. For example, claims for extras for unspecified shoring or supporting materials will not be considered if the need for such materials would have been reasonably obvious to bidders skilled and experienced in the work to be done.
1.3 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
A. Contractor may submit a formal request for additional information or clarification to the Engineer should the Contract Documents appear to present missing or conflicting information.
B. The Engineer shall consider the RFI closed upon response.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit all of the following as called for hereinafter:
1. Submittal log with submittal schedule.
2. Shop drawings.
3. Manufacturer’s data.
4. Product Samples.
5. Test Reports.
6. Certifications.
7. Calculations.
8. Coordination drawings.
9. Alternate equipment and material proposal.
10. Detailed project schedule.
11. Operating and maintenance manuals.
12. Record “As-Built” drawings.
B. Submit a single guarantee stating that all parts of the work are in accordance with Contract requirements. Guarantee work against faulty and improper material and workmanship for a minimum period of two (2) years from date of final acceptance by the Owner or as specified in the Construction Manager’s rider whichever is more stringent, except that
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where guarantees or warranties for longer terms are specified herein, such longer term to apply. Within 24 hours after notification, correct any deficiencies which occur during the guarantee period at no additional cost to the Owner, to the satisfaction of the Owner and Engineer. Obtain similar guarantees from subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers and sub-trade specialists
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Comply with the currently enforced versions of all governing codes, ordinances and regulations, as well as with requirements of the currently enforced versions of EPA, OSHA, U.L. and all other applicable codes and the rules, regulations and requirements of the utility companies serving the project.
B. Comply with the requirements of agencies or authorities having jurisdiction over any part of the work and secure and pay for all necessary permits.
C. Where codes or standards are listed herein, the applicable portions apply.
D. Plans, specifications, codes and standards are minimum requirements.
Where requirements differ, apply the more stringent.
E. Should any change in plans or specifications be required to comply with governing regulations, notify the Architect/Engineer at the time of submitting this bid.
F. Execute work in strict accordance with the best practices of the trades in a thorough, substantial, workmanlike manner by competent workmen.
Provide a competent, experienced full-time Superintendent who is authorized to make decisions on behalf of the Contractor.
G. All equipment, materials and methods to be furnished and/or installed by this Division shall comply with all applicable requirements of laws, codes, ordinances, standards, etc., of all federal, state, and local authorities, whether indicated on the Contract Documents or not.
1.6 ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
A. Abbreviations
AABC American Assoc. of Balancing Contractors
ABMA American Boiler Manufacturers Association
ADC Air Diffusion Council
.AMCA Air Movement and Control Association
ANSI American National Standards Institute
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ARI Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
ASA Acoustical Society of America
ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air
Conditioning Engineers
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM American Society For Testing and Materials
AWS American Welding Society
CTI Cooling Tower Institute
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
FM (FMS) Factory Mutual (Factory Mutual System)
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association
U.L. Underwriters Laboratories
B. Definitions
1. "PROVIDE" means to "Furnish" and "Install".
2. "INSTALL" means to join, unite, fasten, link, attach, set up or otherwise connect together before testing and turning over to the Owner, complete and ready for regular operation, the particular work referred to.
3. "FURNISH" means to purchase and supply all materials, labor, equipment, testing apparatus, controls, tests, accessories and all other items customarily required for the proper and complete application for the particular work referred to.
4. "AS DIRECTED" means as directed by the Architect/Engineer, or his representative.
5. "CONCEALED" means embedded in masonry or other construction, installed behind wall furring or within double partitions, or installed within hung ceilings, shafts, or accessible raised floor cavities.
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6. "SUBMIT" means submit to Architect/Engineer for review. Refer to Architectural General and Special Conditions for proper procedures and other paragraphs of this section for submittal procedures.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
A. If products and materials are specified or indicated on the Contract Drawings for a specific item or system, use those products or materials. If products and materials are not listed in either of the above, use first class products and materials, subject to approval of the Engineer.
B. Provide products and materials that are new, clean, free of defects and free of damage and corrosion.
C. All products and materials used in this project shall not contain any material which is considered hazardous by the Department of Environmental Protection or any other agency having jurisdiction.
D. Replace materials of less than specified quality as designated by the Engineer and relocate work incorrectly installed as determined by the Engineer.
E. Provide name/data plates on all components of equipment with manufacturer's name, model number, serial number, capacity data and electrical characteristics attached in a conspicuous place.
F. Install materials and equipment with qualified trades people.
G. Maintain uniformity of manufacture for equipment used in similar applications and sizes.
H. Applicable equipment and materials shall be listed by Underwriters' Laboratories and manufactured in accordance with ASME, AWWA, or ANSI standards, and as approved by local authorities having jurisdiction.
I. Fully lubricate equipment according to the Manufacturer’s requirements when installed and prior to operation.
J. Do not operate air or vacuum systems until ductwork is complete, temporary filters are in place and construction debris is removed. Provide one-inch thick fiberglass filter media across the face of each intake air opening prior to start of each air system during temporary system operation and system clean-out.
K. Do not operate gas, water or steam systems until piping has been cleaned, tested and startup strainers are in place.
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L. Locate all floor mounted equipment on a 4" high concrete pad. Concrete work to be provided by another trade. Coordinate size and location with General Contractor providing concrete pads.
M. Secure equipment with bolts, washers and locknuts of ample size to support equipment. Embedded anchor bolts to have bottom plate and pipe sleeves. Grout machinery set in concrete under the entire bearing surface.
After grout has set, remove wedges, shims and jack bolts and fill space with grout.
N. Locate valves, traps, damper operators, access doors, etc. to be easily accessible, either in mechanical spaces or through access panels as specified hereinafter, or as required. Coordinate and obtain Architect's and Engineer's approval of access panel locations.
O. Follow manufacturers' instructions for installing, connecting, and adjusting equipment. Provide one (1) copy of such instructions to the Engineer before installing any equipment. Provide a copy of such instructions and attach to the equipment during work on the equipment.
P. Pressure vessels and relief valves shall be selected, built and labeled in accordance with ASME. Obtain a certificate from the City Inspector having jurisdiction showing such acceptance, and mount this certificate in a black frame under glass or laminated plastic adjacent to each pressure vessel and relief valve.
Q. Where factory testing of equipment is required to ascertain performance and attendance by the Owner's representative is required to witness such tests, associated travel costs and subsistence shall be borne by the Contractor.
R. Equipment capacities, etc., are scheduled or specified for job site operating conditions. Equipment sensitive to altitude shall be derated with the method of derating identified on shop drawings.
2.2 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES
A. Immediately after notice to proceed by the Owner or Owner's Representative, or after execution of Owner/Contractor Agreement, submit to the Engineer for review, a complete typed list of all mechanical equipment manufacturers and material suppliers for the equipment intended to be furnished and installed on this project as well as names of all subcontractors.
B. Immediately after notice to proceed by the Owner or Owner's Representative, and prior to any submission, prepare an index of all submittals for the project. Include a submittal identification number, a cross-reference to the Specification sections or Drawing number, and an item description. Include the anticipated date of each submission. Prefix the submittal identification number by the Specification sections to which
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they apply. Indicate on each submittal, the submittal identification number in addition to the other data specified. All subcontractors will utilize the assigned submittal identification number.
C. After the Contract is awarded, obtain complete shop drawings, product data and samples from the manufacturers, suppliers, vendors, and all subcontractors, for all materials and equipment specified in the various sections of the specification. Submit data and details of such materials and equipment for review by the Engineer. Prior to submission of the shop drawings, product data and samples to the Engineer, review and certify that these items are in compliance with the Contract Documents. Check all materials and equipment upon their arrival on the job site and verify their compliance with the Contract Documents. Modify any work which proceeds prior to receiving accepted shop drawings as required to comply with the Contract Documents and the shop drawings, at no cost to the project.
D. Prior to fabrication or installation of any work, completely coordinate work of all trades and prepare a complete set of Coordination Drawings.
E. All shop drawings shall be prepared using CAD software.
2.3 REVIEWS
A. Architect's and/or Engineer's review is for general compliance with the design concept and contract documents. Markings or comments or the lack thereof does not relieve the Contractor from compliance with the project plans and specifications. The Contractor remains solely responsible for details and accuracy, for confirming and correlating all quantities and dimensions, for selecting fabrication processes, for techniques of construction, for performing his work in a safe manner, and for coordinating his work with that of other trades.
B. No part of the work shall be started in the shop or in the field until the Architect and/or Engineer have reviewed and returned the shop drawings with No Exceptions Noted and samples for that portion of the work. Any work started prior to receipt of shop drawings with ‘No Exceptions Noted’ is at risk by this Contractor.
C. A minimum period of ten (10) working days, exclusive of transmittal time, will be required in the Engineer's office each time a shop drawing, product data and/or samples is submitted for review. This time period must be considered by the Contractor when scheduling his work.
D. Submit digital files (PDF format) of all submittals including sheet metal drawings, piping drawings, and catalog cuts.
E. Submissions will be stamped as follows:
No Exceptions Taken [ ]: When directed, fabrication, PULL - 223195 23 00 02-8 manufacture or construction may proceed providing submittal complies with the Contract Documents.
Make Corrections as Noted – No Resubmission Required [ ]:
Work may proceed as above so long as the engineer's notations are complied with.
Revise and Resubmit [ ]:
The submittal does not comply with the Contract Documents; do not proceed with fabrication, manufacture or construction. The work and shop drawings are not permitted at the job site.
Resubmit appropriate shop drawings.
F. A “For Record” or “Record Only” submittal sent by the Contractor shall not be reviewed by the Engineer.
2.4 SUBTITUTIONS OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
A. Substitutions are changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those required by the Contract Documents and proposed by Contractor.
B. Contract Documents are based on materials specified and on equipment manufacturers indicated on the Contract Drawings. Approval by Engineer of equipment manufacturers other than those indicated on the Drawings or materials other than specified, does not relieve Contractor of any responsibility to provide equipment and materials which will meet the performance as stated or implied by the Contract Documents.
C. Submit proposals to supply substitutive materials, manufacturers or equipment, in writing, to the Engineer with sufficient lead time for review by Architect and Engineer prior to the date equipment must be ordered to maintain project schedule. Contractor submitting substitutes will reimburse Owner for all costs associated with the review of the proposed substitute whether the substitute is accepted or rejected. Include the following information with the proposal:
1. A clear note on the submittal that the proposal is a substitution.
2. A reason for submitting the substitution.
3. A line-by-line specifications review indicating a compliance of the proposed substitution with project specifications. All deviations and exceptions from the project specifications shall be clearly indicated.
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4. A description of the difference between the contract requirements and the proposed substitute, the comparative features of each, and the effect of the change on the end result performance. Include the impact of all changes on other contractors and acknowledge the inclusion of implementation costs.
5. A list of the contract requirements that must be revised if the change is accepted, including any suggested specification revisions.
6. Include a description and estimate of costs the Owner may incur in implementing the change, such as test, evaluation, operating and support costs.
7. A projection of any effects the proposed change would have on collateral costs to the Owner.
8. A statement of the time by which a contract modification accepting the change must be issued, noting any effect on the contract completion time or the delivery schedule.
9. A statement indicating the reduction to the contract price if the Owner accepts the change. Include the estimated cost for appropriate modifications to all trades.
10. Include all revisions required to adapt substitutes in such proposals, including revisions by other trades. No increase in the contract price will be considered to accommodate the use of substitute equipment.
11. Where an equipment substitute is proposed, provide drawings indicating that adequate installation and maintenance space exists for the proposed equipment.
D. Wherever operating results such as quantity delivered or pressure obtained are scheduled, or when the make and size of apparatus, for which such quantities are readily determinable, is specified, the substitution being proposed must conform substantially to the quantities specified or implied.
The substitution must fit into available space conditions and must function properly in coordination with the rest of the system.
2.5 ALTERNATES
A. An Alternate is an amount proposed by bidders and stated on the Bid Form for certain work defined in the bidding requirements that may be added to or deducted from the base bid amount if Owner decides to accept a corresponding change either in the amount of construction to be completed or in the products, materials, equipment, systems, or installation methods described in the Contract Documents.
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B. If executed, revise or adjust affected adjacent work as necessary to completely integrate work of the Alternate into the Project.
1. Include as part of each Alternate, miscellaneous devices, accessory objects, and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation whether or not indicated as part of the Alternate.
C. Execute accepted alternates under the same conditions as other work of the Contract.
D. Refer to the Contract Drawings and individual specifications for a list of Alternates.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 LICENSES, PERMITS AND FEES
A. Arrange for required inspections and pay all license and inspection fees.
Furnish a certificate of final inspections and approvals from local authority having jurisdiction over electrical installation and deliver to Architect.
B. This work shall include the procurement of and payment for all permits, certificates and fees for the performance of the electrical work in compliance with codes, applicable laws and municipal regulations including those from local utilities for services.
3.2 SHOP DRAWINGS & PRODUCT DATA
A. Submit materials and equipment by manufacturer, trade name and model number. Include copies of applicable brochure or catalog material. Do not assume applicable catalogs are available in the Engineer's office.
Maintenance and operating manuals are not suitable substitutes for shop drawings.
B. Identify each sheet of printed submittal pages (using arrows, underlining or circling) to show applicable sizes, types, model numbers, ratings, capacities and options actually being proposed. Cross out non-applicable information.
Note specified features such as special tank linings, pump seals, materials or painting.
C. Provide project specific drawings for each piece of submitted equipment.
Generic submittals that do not identify specific equipment to be used on the project will be returned and not reviewed.
D. Include dimensional data for roughing in and installation, technical data sufficient to verify that equipment meets requirements of drawings and specifications. Include wiring, piping and service connection data, motor sizes complete with voltage ratings and schedules.
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E. Maintain a complete set of reviewed and stamped shop drawings and product data on site.
F. Prepare and submit detailed shop drawings for ductwork, piping work and other distribution services in 3/8" = 1'-0" scale, including locations and sizes of openings in floor decks, walls and roofs.
G. For each room or area of the building containing mechanical equipment the following is required to be submitted for review and acceptance at the time of the equipment submittal.
1. Floor Plans:
a. Plan views (including sections & elevations) of the equipment indicated in the exact location in which it is intended to be installed. These plans shall be of a scale not less than 1/4" = 1' - 0". They shall be prepared in the following manner:
(1) Indicate the physical boundaries of the space including door swings and ceiling heights and ceiling types (as applicable).
(2) Illustrate all mechanical equipment proposed to be contained therein. Include top & bottom elevations of all mechanical equipment. The drawings must be prepared utilizing the dimensions contained in the approved equipment submittals. Illustrate all access space requirements.
(3) Illustrate all other equipment therein such as dampers, valves, luminaries, ducts, registers, pipes, conduits, structural elements, etc.
(4) Note the operating weight of each piece of equipment.
(5) Illustrate all dimensions of concrete pads, curbs, etc.
(6) Note all code and maintenance required clearances from all equipment by dimensions, including overhead.
(7) Any exterior wall or foundation penetrations.
2. Equipment Installation/Removal Routes:
a. Provide in conjunction with the above, a set of documents reproduced from the then current Contract Documents
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indicating the methods of equipment installation/removal for all major pieces of equipment.
b. Indicate on floor plans by means of arrows, the complete path for equipment installation/removal.
c. Where equipment will be required to be hung temporarily from a slab or beam, note same on the submission including the weight of the equipment to be hung and the weight of the hoisting equipment.
d. Note all heights of conduits, ductwork, link beams, doorways, transoms, piping, etc. in the proposed path assuring that adequate headroom is provided
H. All shop drawings shall be prepared using CAD software.
I. The Contractor is not relieved of the responsibility for dimensions or errors that may be contained on submissions reviewed by the Engineer, or for deviations from requirements in the Contract Documents. Understand clearly that the Engineer's noting some errors but overlooking others does not grant the Contractor permission to proceed in error. Regardless of any information contained in the shop drawings, product data and samples, the Contract Documents govern the work and are neither waived nor superseded in any way by the review of shop drawings, product data and samples.
J. Inadequate or incomplete shop drawings, product data and/or samples will not be reviewed by the Engineer and will be returned to the Contractor for resubmittal.
K. Format: Indicate in the lower right hand corner of each shop drawing, and each product data brochure on the front cover, the following:
1. The submittal identification number;
2. Title of the sheet or brochure;
3. Name and location of the Project;
4. Names of the Architect, Engineer, Contractor, Subcontractor, manufacturer, supplier, and vendor;
5. Date of submittal; page number; and the date of each correction and version and revision.
6. Number all pages and drawings consecutively from beginning to end.
7. Provide cover pages separating sections of each submittal.
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8. All shop drawings and product data shall be provided with a table of contents and clearly tabulated. Hard copies and/or electronic submittals shall be bookmarked and indexed for easy navigation.
9. Unless the above information is included, the submittal will be returned for resubmission.
L. Submittals containing multiple unrelated elements will not be reviewed.
M. RESUBMITTALS
1. Include with resubmittals of product data or brochures a cover letter summarizing the corrections made in response to the review comments and the submittal page numbers which were revised.
2. Provide written responses to each of the comments from the prior submissions.
3. Shop drawings shall be bubbled to indicate the area of revision.
4. Resubmittals that do not include this information will be immediately returned as “NOT REVIEWED”.
3.3 CONTRACTOR'S COORDINATION DRAWINGS
A. Coordinate efforts of all trades and furnish, in writing, any information necessary to permit the work of all trades to be installed satisfactorily and with the least possible interference or delay.
B. Coordinate all new work with existing structure and with existing work which is to remain. Note all existing conditions which may interfere with new work as shown on the documents of this trade and of all other trades which are part of this project. Inform the Architect and Engineers of all such conditions in writing with sufficient time to address the conflicts so as not to affect project schedule.
C. Prepare a complete set of construction Coordination Drawings indicating the equipment actually purchased and the exact routing for all lines such as piping, busway, conduit, ductwork, etc., including conduit embedded in concrete. Use the sheet metal shop drawings as the base drawings to which all other contractors will add their work. Complete each Coordination Drawing and have signed-off by the other subcontractors and the General Contractor prior to the installation of the work in the area covered by the specific drawing. Maintain a set of these drawings on site for inspection by the Owner’s Representative.
D. Coordination drawings shall not be reviewed by the Engineer.
E. Indicate piping loads and support points for all piping 4" and larger, racked piping, and submit to the Structural Engineer for review and approval.
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Indicate the elevation, location, support points, static, dynamic and expansion forces and loads imposed on the structure at support, anchor points, and size of all lines. Indicate all beam penetrations and slab penetrations sized and coordinated. Indicate all work routed underground or embedded in concrete by dimension to column and building lines.
F. The requirement for Coordination Drawings is not authorization for the Contractor or Subcontractor to make any unauthorized changes to the Contract Drawings. Maintain all Design Drawing space allocations such as ceiling height, space directly above the ceiling for tenant buildout and flexibility, chase walls, equipment room size, etc., unless prior written authorization is received from the Architect to change them.
G. Work installed which interferes with work of any other trade will be corrected at no cost to the project.
H. This Contractor shall not install any work prior to “sign-off” of final coordination drawings by all trades. If electrical work proceeds prior to this sign-off, this Contractor shall be responsible for all costs resulting to correct interferences and conflicts, along with any schedule implications.
3.4 COORDINATION OF WORK
A. The contract drawings show the general arrangement and design intent of equipment, ductwork, piping and appurtenances. Follow the design drawings as closely as the actual construction and the work of other trades will permit. Provide offsets, fittings, and accessories which may be required but not shown on the drawings. Investigate the site, structural and finish ground conditions affecting the work, and arrange the work accordingly. Provide such work and accessories as may be required to meet such conditions, at no additional cost to the project.
B. Certain materials will be provided by other trades. Examine the Contract Documents to ascertain these requirements.
C. In the preparation of the Design Drawings, a reasonable effort was made to accommodate manufacturers’ space requirements. However, since space requirements and equipment arrangement vary according to each manufacturer, the responsibility for initial access, maintenance access, code required access, and proper fit rests with the Contractor. This review shall be performed by this Contractor prior to submitting any equipment shop drawings and prior to proceeding with any work.
D. Wherever work interconnects with work of other trades, coordinate with other trades. Insure that they have the information necessary so that they may properly install the necessary connections and equipment. Identify items (valves, dampers, coils, cleanouts, etc.) requiring access in order that the Ceiling Trade will know where to install access doors and panels.
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E. Consult with other trades regarding equipment so that, wherever possible, motors, motor controls, pumps and valves are of the same manufacture.
F. Furnish and set sleeves for passage of pipes, ducts and conduits through structural masonry and concrete walls and floors and elsewhere as will be required for the proper protection of each pipe and duct passing through building surfaces.
G. Properly provide firestopping around all pipes, conduits, ducts, sleeves, etc.
which pass through rated walls, partitions and floors.
H. Provide detailed information on openings and holes required in precast members for mechanical work. Cast holes 4 inches and larger in diameter.
Subject to approval by the Structural Engineer, field-cut holes smaller than 4 inches.
I. Provide required supports and hangers for ductwork, piping and equipment, designed so as not to exceed allowable loadings of structures.
J. Examine and compare the contract drawings and specifications with the drawings and specifications of other trades, and report any discrepancies between them to the Engineer and obtain from him written instructions for changes necessary in the work. Install and coordinate the work in cooperation with other related trades. Before installation, make proper provisions to avoid interferences.
K. Wherever the work is of sufficient complexity, prepare additional detail drawings to “larger” scale. Such detailed work to be clearly identified on the drawings as to the area to which it applies. Submit these drawings to the Engineer for review. At completion include a set of such drawings with each set of as-built drawings.
L. Adjust location of pipes, ducts, panels, equipment, etc., to accommodate the work to prevent interferences, both anticipated and encountered.
Determine the exact route and location of each pipe and duct prior to fabrication.
1. Right-of-Way: Lines which pitch have the right-of-way over those which do not pitch. For example: condensate, steam, and plumbing drains normally have right-of-way.
2. Make offsets, transitions and changes in direction in pipes and ducts as required to maintain proper head room and pitch on sloping lines. Furnish and install traps, air vents, drains, etc., as required to accommodate these offsets, transitions and changes in direction.
M. Contractor shall furnish the services of an experienced Superintendent, who shall be in constant charge of all work, and who shall coordinate his
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work with the work of other trades. No work shall be installed before coordinating with other trades
N. Install mechanical work to permit removal (without damage to other parts) of coils, heat exchanger plates and tube bundles, fan shafts and wheels, filters, belt guards, sheaves and drives, and other parts requiring periodic replacement or maintenance. Arrange pipes, ducts and equipment to permit access to valves, cocks, traps, starters, motors, and control components, and to clear the openings of swinging doors and access panels.
O. Changes in the cross-sectional dimensions of ductwork are permissible when required to meet job conditions. Maintain at least the same equivalent cross-sectional duct area in accordance with the latest edition of SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible".
Secure the approval of the Architect/Engineer prior to fabrication of ductwork requiring such changes.
P. Provide access panels in equipment, ducts, etc., as required for inspection and maintenance of internal equipment, dampers, plenums, etc.
Q. Ensure proper access to all damper actuators including but not limited to FSD, SD and ALD.
R. In cases of doubt as to the work intended, or in the event of need for explanation thereof, request supplementary instructions from the Architect and/or Engineer.
S. Immediately upon the award of this Contract, but prior to commencing any work, confer together with designated major subcontractors, with the Architect and Engineer concerning the work under this Contract.
T. Where a sizing conflict occurs in the documents, such as different pipe or duct sizes shown for the same run, use the larger of the sizes until verification can be determined.
3.5 CUTTING AND PATCHING
A. Lay out the work in advance, fully coordinated with other trades. Where cutting, channeling, chasing or drilling of floors, walls, partitions, ceilings or other surfaces is necessary for the proper installation, support or anchorage of ductwork, piping or other equipment, do the work carefully so as not to damage adjacent work. Repair any damage to the building, piping, equipment or defaced finish plaster, woodwork, metalwork, etc.
using skilled mechanics of the trades involved at no additional cost to the Owner.
B. Do no cutting, channeling, chasing or drilling of unfinished masonry, tile, etc., unless permission from the Architect is first obtained. If permission is granted, perform this work in a manner approved by the Architect.
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C. Where ductwork, piping or equipment are mounted on a painted finished surface, or a surface to be painted, paint to match the surface. Cold galvanize bare metal whenever support channels are cut.
D. Provide slots, chases, openings and recesses through floors, walls, ceilings, and roofs as required to properly install work. Be responsible to properly locate such openings and provide for any cutting and patching caused by the neglect to do so.
3.6 RESPONSIBILITY FOR EVALUATION
A. The Engineer makes no representations, regarding the character or extent of the subsoils, water levels, existing structural, mechanical and electrical installations, above or below ground, or other subsurface conditions which may be encountered during the work. This Contractor must make his own evaluation of existing conditions which may affect methods or cost of performing the work, based on his own examination of the facility or other information. Failure to examine the drawings or other information does not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for satisfactory accomplishment of the work.
3.7 FIRE ACCESS TO FIRE APPARATUS
A. Do not interfere with access to hydrants and fire alarm boxes. In no case allow material or equipment to be within twenty (20) feet of a hydrant or fire alarm box.
3.8 EQUIPMENT PAD AND ANCHOR BOLTS
A. Concrete pads for various pieces of equipment will be furnished by the General Contractor under another Division. Pads will be provided in all mechanical equipment rooms. This shall include floor mounted equipment, equipment mounted on legs and pipe support stands. Generally conform equipment pads to the shape of the piece of equipment it serves with a minimum 3" margin around the equipment and supports. Pads will be a minimum of 4" high and made of a minimum 28 day, 2500 psi concrete reinforced with 6" x 6" 6/6 gauge welded wire mesh. Trowel tops and sides of pad to smooth finishes, equal to those of the floors, with all external corners bullnosed to a 3/4" radius. Use shop drawings stamped "NO EXCEPTIONS" for dimensional guidance in sizing pads.
B. Furnish and install galvanized anchor bolts for all equipment placed on concrete equipment pads, inertia blocks, or on concrete slabs. Provide bolts of the size and number recommended by the manufacturer of the equipment and locate by means of suitable templates. When equipment is placed on vibration isolators, secure the equipment to the isolator and secure the isolator to the floor, pad, or support as recommended by the vibration isolation manufacturer.
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C. Where control panels, motor controllers, etc., are mounted on gypsum board partitions, the mounting screws shall pass through the gypsum board and be securely attached to the partition studs. At the Contractor's option, the mounting screws may pass through the gypsum board and be securely attached to 6" square, 18 gauge galvanized metal backplates which are attached to the gypsum board with an approved non-flammable adhesive.
Toggle bolts installed in gypsum board partitions will not be acceptable.
3.9 DELIVERY AND HAULING
A. Include all costs for hauling, hoisting, shoring and placement in the building of equipment specified herein. Be responsible for the timely delivery and introduction of equipment to the project as required by the construction schedule for this project. If any item of equipment is received prior to the time it is required, be responsible for its proper storage and protection until such time as it may be required. Pay for all costs of demurrage or storage.
B. If any item of equipment is not delivered to or installed at the project site in a timely manner as required by the project construction schedule, be solely responsible for disassembly, re-assembly, protection, manufacturer's supervision, shoring, general construction modification, delays, overtime costs, etc. No additional cost or delays to be incurred by the Owner.
3.10 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL PROTECTION
A. Protect the work, equipment and materials of all other trades from damage by work or workmen of this trade, and correct all damage thus caused without additional cost to the Owner.
B. Be responsible for all work, materials and equipment until finally inspected, tested and accepted; protect work against theft, injury or damage; and carefully store material and equipment received on site which are not immediately installed. Close open ends of work with temporary covers or plugs during construction to prevent entry of obstructing material. Cover and protect in an acceptable manner to the Owner, all equipment and materials from damage due to water, spray-on fireproofing, construction debris, etc.
C. Provide adequate means for fully protecting finished parts of the materials and equipment against damage from whatever cause during the progress of the work until final acceptance. Protect materials and equipment in storage and during construction in such a manner that no finished surfaces will be damaged or marred, and moving parts kept clean and dry. If items are damaged, do not install, but take immediate steps to obtain replacement or repair.
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3.11 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND ELECTRICAL ROOM PRECAUTIONS
A. In general, do not install any piping or sheet metal duct systems not included as part of the electrical work, in any switchgear, transformer, elevator equipment, telephone, or electrical equipment room.
B. Do not install piping, mechanical equipment, or sheet metal ductwork above switchboards, panelboards, control panels, motor control centers, individual motor controllers, etc.
3.12 EQUIPMENT GUARDS
A. Provide easily removable expanded metal guards for all belts, couplings, exposed fan inlets and outlets, and other moving parts of machinery.
Provide tachometer openings in the guards at least 2" in diameter, for all belt-driven or variable speed machinery. Comply with OSHA requirements for all equipment guards.
3.13 LUBRICATION
A. Provide means for lubricating all bearings and other machine parts. If a part requiring lubrication is concealed or inaccessible, extend a metallic lubrication tube with suitable fitting to an accessible location and suitably identify it.
B. After installation, properly lubricate all parts requiring lubrication and keep them adequately lubricated with a lubricant recommended by the equipment manufacturer until the Owner issues a Certificate of Substantial Completion for the specific equipment item or system.
3.14 PROHIBITED LABELS AND IDENTIFICATIONS
A. Prohibited Markings: In all public areas, tenant areas and similar locations within the project, the inclusion or installation of any item, element or assembly which bears on any exposed surface any name, trademark, or other insignia which is intended to identify the manufacturer, the vendor, or other source(s) from which such object has been obtained, is prohibited.
Also prohibited is the inclusion or installation of any article which bears visible evidence that an insignia, name, label, or other device has been removed.
B. Exception: Required Underwriters' Laboratory labels shall not be removed nor shall identification specifically required under the various technical sections of the Specifications be removed.
3.15 DATE OF COMPLETION AND TESTING OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
A. Comply with the project construction schedule for the date of final performance and acceptance testing, and be sufficiently in advance of the Contract completion date to permit the execution of the testing prior to
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occupancy and the closeout of the Contract. Complete any adjustments and/or alterations which the final acceptance tests indicate as necessary for the proper functioning of all equipment prior to the completion date.
See individual sections for extent of testing required.
B. Provide a detailed schedule of completion indicating when each system is to be completed and outlining when tests will be performed. Submit completion schedule to the Engineer and Owner for review within two (2) months after the notice to proceed by Owner or Owner's Representative has been given. Update this schedule periodically as the project progresses.
3.16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A. Provide the services of a factory trained specialist to supervise the operation of all equipment specified herein and to instruct the Owner's operators for a five (5) day operating instruction period. The operating instruction period is defined as straight time working hours and not including nights, weekends or travel time to and from the project. See individual sections for additional instructions by manufacturer's trained specialists.
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