17-Sec 01 60 00 - MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT.pdf

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

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SECTION 01 60 00

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SECTION DESCRIPTION

A. The Work of This Section Includes:

1. Products.

2. Transportation and handling.

3. Storage and protection.

4. Product options.

5. Substitutions.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Related Work Specified Elsewhere:

1. Document 00 21 13: Instructions to Bidders.

2. Section 01 40 00: Quality Control.

1.03 PRODUCTS

A. Do not use materials and equipment removed from existing premises, except as specifically permitted by the Contract Documents.

B. Provide interchangeable components of the same manufacturer for components being replaced.

1.04 TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING

A. Transport and handle Products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Promptly inspect shipments to assure that Products comply with requirements, quantities are correct, and Products are undamaged.

C. Provide equipment and personnel to handle Products by methods to prevent soiling, disfigurement, or damage.

1.05 STORAGE AND PROTECTION

A. Store and protect Products in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.

B. Store with seals and labels intact and legible.

C. Store sensitive Products in weather tight, climate controlled, enclosures in an environment favorable to Product.

D. For exterior storage of fabricated Products, place on sloped supports above ground.

E. Provide off-site storage and protection when site does not permit on-site storage or protection.

F. Cover Products subject to deterioration with impervious sheet covering. Provide ventilation to prevent condensation and degradation of Products.

G. Store loose granular materials on solid flat surfaces in a well-drained area. Prevent mixing with foreign matter.

H. Provide equipment and personnel to store Products by methods to prevent soiling, disfigurement, or damage.

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I. Arrange storage of Products to permit access for inspection. Periodically inspect to assure Products are undamaged and are maintained under acceptable condition.

1.06 PRODUCT OPTIONS

A. Products Specified by Reference Standards or by Description Only: Any product meeting those standards or description.

B. Products Specified by Naming One or More Manufacturers: Products of manufacturers named and meeting specifications, no options or substitutions allowed.

C. Products Specified by Naming One or More Manufacturers with a Provision for Substitutions:

Submit a request for substitution for any manufacturer not named in accordance with the following Article.

1.07 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Instructions to Bidders specify time restrictions for submitting requests for Substitutions during the bidding period to requirements specified in this section.

B. Substitutions may be considered when a Product becomes unavailable through no fault of the Contractor.

C. Document each request with complete data substantiating compliance of proposed Substitution with Contract Documents.

D. A request constitutes a representation that Contractor:

1. Has investigated proposed Product and determined that it meets or exceeds the quality level of the specified Product.

2. Will provide the same warranty for the Substitution as for the specified Product.

3. Will coordinate installation and make changes to other Work which may be required for the Work to be complete with no additional cost to Owner.

4. Waives claims for additional costs or time extension which may subsequently become apparent.

5. Will reimburse Owner and Engineer for review or redesign services associated with re-approval by authorities.

E. Substitutions will not be considered when they are indicated or implied on shop drawing or Product data submittals, without separate written request, or when acceptance will require revision to the Contract Documents.

F. Substitution Submittal Procedure:

1. Submit three copies of request for Substitution for consideration. Limit each request to one (1) proposed Substitution.

2. Submit Shop Drawings, Product data, and certified test results attesting to the proposed Product equivalence. Burden of proof is on proposer.

3. Engineer will notify Contractor in writing of decision to accept or reject request.

G. For each equipment item in which the manufacturer was listed on the Bid Form, Engineer reserves the right to require Contractor to use the equipment item of the listed manufacturer.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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