1700103- Specifications Bid Set.pdf

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November 19, 2021 SI Facilities Project No. 1700103 / EC 20190447

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S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 SUMMARY

01 23 00 BID OPTIONS

01 25 00 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

01 26 00 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

01 29 00 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

01 32 00 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

01 32 33 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

01 41 00 TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

01 42 00 REFERENCES

01 50 00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 60 00 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

01 73 00 EXECUTION

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

01 77 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

01 78 39 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

01 79 00 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 19 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

02 44 00 ALTERATION PROJECT PROCEDURES

02 82 00 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 53 MISCELLANEOUS ROUGH CARPENTRY

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 13 PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING

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DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 26 13 GYPSUM VENEER PLASTERING

09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD SYSTEMS

09 91 23 INTERIOR PAINTING

DIVISION 10- SPECIALTIES

10 14 23 PANEL SIGNAGE

DIVISION 25 - INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 20 01 INTEGRATED MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 COMMON MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRICAL

26 05 19 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

26 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 33 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 41 16 AUDIOVISUAL SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENTS

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 11 ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS

APPENDIX A NMNH BARRIER DRAWINGS- FOR REFERENCE

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01 10 00 K1821

SECTION 01 10 00 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. SI FACILITIES Project No. 1700103

NMNH Upgrade Fire Alarm Panels & Mass Notification System

National Museum of Natural History

10th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20560-0909

B. Smithsonian Institution Contacts:

Contracting Officer (CO), address for Fed Ex and UPS delivery:

Smithsonian Institution

Office of Contracting

2011 Crystal Drive

Suite 350

Arlington, VA 22202-3709

Contracting Officer (CO), address for USPS delivery:

Smithsonian Institution

Office of Contracting

PO Box 37012

MRC 1200

Washington, DC 20013-7012

Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR), address for Fed Ex and UPS, delivery:

National Museum of Natural History

Attn: Sean Jones

10th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW

Construction Trailer, West Parking Lot

Washington, DC 20004

Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR), address for USPS delivery:

Smithsonian Institution

Attn: Sean Jones

OEDC Capital Gallery

MRC 511

PO Box 37012

Washington, DC 20013-7012

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C. Architect: EwingCole

Architects.Engineers.Interior Designers.Planners

Federal Reserve Bank Building

100 N. 6th Street

Independence Mall West

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.3 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Time for Completion

2. Type of Contract

3. Work Phases

4. Utility Interruptions and New Connections

5. Bidder Examination of Site

6. Availability of Documents

7. Special Project Requirements

8. Product Substitutions

9. Security Requirements

10. Contractor Use of Premises

11. Hours of Work, Work Days and Government Holidays

12. Conditions Affecting Contractor’s Work

13. Contractor Deliveries, Hauling and Access

14. Dress and Deportment

15. Contractor Staging / Parking

16. Eating, Drinking, Smoking and Illegal Substance Abuse

17. Owner’s Occupancy Requirements

18. Specification Formats and Conventions

19. Seismic Requirements

20. Compliance with Industry Standards

21. References

B. Related Sections include the following:

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

C. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials and equipment needed for the

NMNH Upgrade Fire Alarm Panels & Mass Notification System at the Smithsonian Institution's

National Museum of Natural History located at 10th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20560-0909, as set forth in the following documents:

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1. NMNH Upgrade Fire Alarm Panels & Mass Notification System. 1700103

a. Drawings, dated November 19, 2021:

1) Volume 1- Volume 1 contains all discipline information

b. Specifications, date November 19, 2021:

1) Volume 1

D. The Work includes, but is not limited to, the creation of a combination building-wide fire alarm and mass notification system. Replace existing obsolete Siemens MXL fire alarm panels with new Siemens Desigo Modular panels building wide. Replacement of some smoke detection and fire alarm devices building wide to coordinate with new Desigo Modular panels. Provide new speakers in some public spaces and exhibits to enhance the intelligibility of the combination fire alarm and mass notification system. Replace Rotunda way finding signage as well as signage in the Rotunda Ambulatory spaces, some with integrated speakers for the mass notification system.

Replacement of all fire phones building wide with the exception of those located in the West

Court portion of the building.

E. Critical Elements of the Work: The successful Contractor shall be fully qualified to install critical elements of the Work. Upon request of the Contracting Officer, bidders shall submit a statement of qualifications to address the following critical elements of the Work:

• Replacement of obsolete MXL fire alarm panels

• Installation of new network ring

• Maintain fire alarm and smoke detection capability throughout construction

• Provide pre-testing and final acceptance testing for each phase. Additionally, include fi-nal overall system testing at the conclusion of the entire project.

F. Long-Lead Items: Long-lead items include but are not limited to the items listed below. It is the contractor’s responsibility to identify all long-lead items and incorporate all required associated work within the contract time for completion.

1. Long-Lead Items:

a. Contractor to identify any long-lead items not anticipated by the AE Team.

1.4 TIME FOR COMPLETION

A. Work under this contract shall begin by the Contractor within ten (10) calendar days after the

Notice to Proceed and shall be completed within the total contract time of 852 calendar days. All work, including project closeout activities, shall be completed in every respect within the contract time.

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B. The start date and completion date shall be as stated in the Notice to Proceed issued by the

Contracting Officer.

1.5 TYPE OF CONTRACT

A. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.

B. Base Bid is for work as described in the NMNH Upgrade Fire Alarm Panels & Mass Notification

System, SI Facilities Project Number 1700103.

1.6 WORK PHASES

A. Work shall be performed in phases corresponding with portions of the Natural History Building:

Main Building, West Wing, West Court, East Court, East Wing, and chiller plant. The contractor shall complete work in one portion of the building at a time and shall complete all testing and close-out tasks as described in the contract documents prior to commencing work in the next building area. The contractor shall be responsible to provide an operational fire alarm and smoke detection system within the active work zone throughout all phases of construction. Work shall be performed off hours for all public and staff occupied spaces. Access to these spaces shall be coordinated through the COTR. Testing is required in each phase of the work as well as comprehensive testing at the end of the project once all phases have been completed. All testing should be completed after hours. See section 1.13 E for more information about after hours. Refer to the Construction Logistic Drawings in the G-Series for recommended project phasing.

B. Reference Construction Logistics Drawings in the G-Series for more information and suggested sequencing.

C. Before commencing Work of each phase, submit a schedule showing the sequence, commencement and completion dates, and move-out and -in dates of Owner's personnel for all phases of the Work.

1.7 UTILITY SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS AND NEW CONNECTIONS

A. Any planned interruption in utility service must be approved by and coordinated through the

COTR. The Contractor shall submit a written request as far in advance of scheduled interruption as possible, but no less than: (10) working days advance notice for shut downs occurring on

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and (20) working days advance notice for shutdown occurring on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Provide a minimum of (15) working days’ notice prior to commencing work in or having shutdowns to any staff occupied space including laboratories. The Contractor shall make the necessary temporary provisions to supply continuous electrical power, HVAC space conditioning, fire protection and security as required during periods when service is interrupted. Interruptions to networked telecommunications and security equipment that originate from a panel located in the project area are not permitted.

B. The Contractor's work efforts to restore service shall be continuous until the interrupted utility is back in service.

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C. The Contractor shall participate in a weekly “NMNH Coordination Calendar” meeting on Fridays with SI/NMNH stakeholders for schedule coordination with shutdowns, special events, operational requirements, public spaces, etc.

D. A fire watch shall be provided for the time periods when fire suppression and detection systems are out of service in any space in the building. Given the nature of the work on this project, the contractor shall carefully coordinate the fire watch schedule with the COTR.

1.8 BIDDER EXAMINATION OF SITE

A. Every effort has been made to indicate all work necessary to complete the project as identified.

All bidders shall carefully examine the premises during the bid period and satisfy themselves as to the extent, nature and location of the work, general and local conditions, particularly those bearing on transportation, disposal, handling and storage of materials, availability of labor, water, electric power, access routes, uncertainties of the weather, type of equipment and facilities needed for the successful execution of the Work.

B. Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visit: Before the bid opening date, a scheduled pre-bid conference and site visit will be announced by the Contracting Officer. The purpose of the scheduled meeting is to provide an opportunity for all bidders to review the project site. Any comments, information or discussion during the site visit shall not modify the contract documents.

C. Before the bid opening date, bidders may view the project site on an appointment basis. Any comments, information or discussion during the site visit shall not modify the contract documents.

Bidders shall make an appointment to view the site by contacting the COTR.

D. This project requires special arrangements for access to a non-public areas. Access to the site may be restricted at times other than during the scheduled visit.

1.9 AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS

A. The successful Contractor will be supplied with electronic copies of all drawings and specifications after award of the contract, at no expense to the Contractor. Printing of the documents shall be at the expense of the contractor.

1.10 SPECIAL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

A. Units of Measure:

1. All fabrication and installation shall be performed in accordance with the units of measure given in the Contract Documents.

2. All Contractor and subcontractor personnel working on the site shall possess and use metric measuring equipment for all work shown in metric units. Conversion of dimensions shown on contract drawings to English units for use of non-metric measuring equipment is prohibited.

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B. NON-PUBLIC, TENANT AND SECURED SPACES

1. Certain tenant spaces, non-public spaces, utility and equipment rooms and other areas related to or used for purposes of storage, conservation, research, curation of museum collection and artifacts or for scientific research may have restricted access.

2. The contractor will need to enter virtually every space in the museum to perform the work.

Many of these spaces are not public and require appropriate occupant notification prior to entry. Contractor shall carefully map out and coordinate access with the COTR. As part of the two week look ahead, which is part of every Construction Progress Meeting, the contractor shall identify all spaces they plan to enter in the immediate future. Access to spaces without proper coordination and occupant notification will not be permitted. The contractor is responsible to provide appropriate construction protection (Including dust protection) in every space they perform work in and must clean each space as appropriate once work is completed in that space. In some instances, the removal of collections

(archive, library, sensitive records, objects, specimens) may not be possible. In these cases hard protection or other in-situ protection methods may be required. All protection requirements are to be coordinated with the COTR.

C. MUSEUM ARTIFACTS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH MATERIALS

1. The handling of museum artifacts or scientific research experiments, in any space in the building, by the Contractor is strictly prohibited without written consent of the

Smithsonian. The existing museum artifacts and research related materials may be moved only by authorized Smithsonian museum curatorial personnel. An offender of this clause may be subject to arrest or removal from the premises and project by Smithsonian security officers.

2. If temporary relocation of artifacts or research experiments is necessary, the Contractor shall give notice to the COTR at least fifteen (15) working days in advance of the time relocation is needed.

3. Humidity/Temperature Controlled Spaces: The Contractor shall take care to minimize fluctuations in air conditions and quality, particularly in areas containing artifacts and storage collections and laboratories and scientific research experiments. Humidity and temperature-controlled areas require consistency of utility operation.

D. PROTECTION OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES

1. The project site is located in the National Museum of Natural History, which is a contributing element to the National Mall. Work in the National Museum of Natural

History is subject to review under SD 418, Smithsonian Historic Preservation Policy, which follows the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Treatment of Historic

Properties.

2. Upon request of the COTR, the Contractor shall submit in PDF format evidence of technical competence in restoration work for National Historic Landmark structures, including subcontractor resumes, references and photographs or previous similar work.

Without exception, all original building fabric of the National Museum of Natural History is designated historic. Special attention to the quality of materials selected for installation and to workmanship efforts to satisfactorily preserve and restore historic elements and finishes is necessary for all Work in this building.

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3. Refer to Division 09 Section “Gypsum Veneer Plastering” for plaster subcontractor qualification requirements.

E. COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY

1. The Smithsonian Institution is a trust instrumentality of the United States (recognized as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code) and although not an Executive Branch of the U.S. Government, is committed to planning, designing, constructing, maintaining and operating its owned and leased buildings and facilities consistent with Federal environmental and energy management requirements, as listed in the Smithsonian SI Facilities Codes, Standards and Guidelines document, revised

May 19, 2009, to the maximum extent practical.

1.11 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Timing: COTR will consider requests for substitution only if received with the Bid/Offer.

Substitutions may be considered only in accordance with the procedures indicated in the “Brand

Name or Equal” Clause. Requests received after that time may be considered or rejected at discretion of COTR.

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

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

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

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

4. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

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

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

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

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

9. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

10. If requested substitution involves more than one contractor, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all contractors involved.

C. See Division 01 Section “Product Requirements” for additional information and requirements.

1.12 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. GENERAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

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1. The Contractor and his employees must comply with security requirements imposed by the

Smithsonian Institution, including any necessary security clearances. Failure to inspect the site or obtain knowledge of security regulations shall not relieve the Contractor from security requirements or from performance of any part of the work.

2. Prior to the start of work on the site, the Contractor shall submit, to the COTR for approval, a list of the names, social security numbers and addresses of all employees and subcontractor employees. The list shall identify the Prime Contractor and each subcontractor and trade. It shall be updated, as necessary, to accurately identify all workers who will be working on the site during the project.

3. The name and telephone number of the Contractor's Superintendent and authorized alternate individual who can be reached on a 24-hour basis shall be provided to the COTR at the Preconstruction Meeting.

4. Contractor personnel access will be limited to the jobsite, designated rest rooms, or employee cafeteria. Access to areas not in the immediate jobsite must be coordinated with the COTR prior to entry. Violation of this requirement is grounds for removal from the jobsite.

B. IDENTIFICATION BADGES

1. Controlled Access: Contractor employees shall sign in and out with the security officer on a daily basis for the duration of the Contract Time. Access to the building will be granted only to Contractor employees who sign the Building Entry and Departure Register at designated entrances and who wear a Contractor Identification Badge or Day Pass in plain view for inspection. Photo identification badges with serial numbers and information about allowed access may be issued by the Smithsonian to some Contractor employees.

2. ID Processing: Contractor personnel will be issued identification badges for use while on the premises.

a. ID badges will be provided by the Smithsonian at no cost to the Contractor.

Smithsonian reserves the right to not issue ID badges to those Contractor employees who fail to meet security requirements.

b. The Contractor shall submit, to the COTR, a written request for approval of each employee who will be working on site and was not on the original list. Each application must be submitted at least five (5) working days before the employee is scheduled to begin on the project.

3. ID Pickup: Contractors personnel reporting for work shall be required to sign the building entry and departure register and to exchange a driver's license or some other photo identification for the Contractor Identification Badge or Day Pass. The personal identification exchanged for the badge or pass will only be returned to its owner when the credential is returned.

4. Accountability for ID: Contractors who are issued an identification badge or day pass are strictly accountable for it and for following established access control procedures. Misuse of the credential, noncompliance with access control procedures or failure to return the ID badge or day pass upon leaving the premises shall be reported to the COTR.

5. Lost ID: If a Contractor or subcontractor employee loses an ID badge or day pass, the

Contractor shall report the loss immediately to the COTR. The Contractor shall submit to the COTR, within two (2) calendar days, a written report detailing how, where and when the credential was lost. A request to the COTR for authorization of a replacement

Bid Set Page 9 of 16 credential, if necessary, shall accompany this report. The Contractor shall bear the cost for replacement of the lost badge or pass.

6. Ownership of ID: The Contractor Identification Badge or Day Pass shall remain the property of the Smithsonian and it shall not be taken off the premises. The badge will be issued to the person it identifies when he reports to the work site for duty and it must be returned to the security guard station whenever the person it identifies leaves the premises.

C. Refer to Division 01 Section “Temporary Facilities and Controls” for additional information.

1.13 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of premises for construction operations and must coordinate access with COTR. All work in pubic and staff occupied spaces shall occur off hours.

1. Contractor escorts will be required in all back of house spaces for both daytime and nighttime work. Work shall not be performed in any area without an SI provided escort. SI will provide up to 3 escorts for contractor use. Access to all spaces and escort availability must be coordinated through the COTR. This requirement will be strictly enforced throughout the duration of the project. Reference section 1.13.E.6 for additional information.

2. Contractor is not allowed to perform any work above an exhibit or above collections in collection storage areas without prior notification and coordination through the COTR.

3. Contractor is not allowed to perform any work in a laboratory without prior notification and coordination through the COTR.

B. Use of Site: Limit use of premises to areas where work is indicated in the contract documents and to spaces where access has been coordinated with the COTR. The contractor will not have free and open used of the building. Do not disturb or enter portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated or spaces where access has not been coordinated with the COTR.

1. Owner Occupancy: Allow for COTR occupancy of Project site.

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

C. Use of Existing Building: Maintain existing building in a weathertight condition throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Protect building and its occupants during construction period.

D. Coordination of Construction Staging: This project includes equipment replacement, upgrades, in back of house, and public spaces throughout the building. All areas of the building will be maintained occupied and operational through the extent of construction and will require phased construction and after hours coordinated shut-downs. Over the course of this project’s construction there will be continuous building operations and other ongoing capital projects. The contractor shall also coordinate with NMNH at the beginning of the project to review other potential areas which may be under construction or renovation at the time of construction. Further coordination of work space, outages, etc. may be required between contractors.

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E. HOURS OF WORK, WORKDAYS AND GOVERNMENT HOLIDAYS

Note: Hours identified below are subject to change.

1. Museum exhibit areas are normally open to the public seven days a week, from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. These hours may be extended during the spring and summer months and at other times.

2. “Off hours” shall be defined as those hours when the museum is not open to the public, off-hours normally begin at 6:30 pm, except during spring and summer months when off hours begin at 8:00 PM.

3. “Weekend” shall be defined as those hours between 6:30 pm on Friday until 6:00 am

Monday.

4. Work shall be performed under this contract during the normal workdays of Monday through Friday, except government holidays, and the normal work hours of 6:00 a.m. to

3:30 p.m., except as identified on the Construction Phasing Plan or specified below and as coordinated with the COTR:

a. Haul route for removal of demolition, work in corridors, lobbies and spaces accessible to museum staff shall be accomplished between start of off-hours and

6:00 am Monday through Friday and on weekends.

b. Welding and cutting by acetylene torch shall be accomplished during the week between start of off-hours and 6:00 am Monday through Friday as well as on the weekends.

c. Painting and work creating objectionable odors shall be accomplished during the week between start of off-hours and 6:00 am Monday through Friday and on weekends. Precautions shall be taken to minimize objectionable odors.

d. Work creating sounds or vibrations shall be accomplished during the week between start of off-hours and 6:00 am Monday through Friday and on weekends.

Precautions shall be taken to minimize sounds and vibrations to the greatest extent possible.

e. All GPR, core drilling, Xray, work (or similar work) as well as all associated preparation work shall happen after hours.

f. Removal of asbestos, lead-based paint and other hazardous materials shall be accomplished between start of off-hours to 6:00 am Monday through Friday and on weekends.

g. Removal of demolition and construction debris through public spaces shall be accomplished between start of off-hours and 9:30am Monday through Friday and on weekends.

h. Deliveries through public spaces shall be accomplished between start of off-hours and 9:30 am Monday through Fridays.

i. All work must be coordinated so as not to interfere with the Museum’s Special

Events Schedule and spring and summer month schedule. Normal museum off-hour and non-Special Event times are typically start of off-hours to 6:00 am but may vary per special event.

j. All drilling, hammer-drilling, and similar work activities that create excessive noise shall be conducted off-hours and shall terminate no later than 6:00 am.

5. For each occasion the Contractor intends, or is required by the phasing schedule, to work on Saturdays, Sundays or Smithsonian holidays, or during hours other than those indicated

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6. The Contractor shall reimburse the Smithsonian Institution for security and inspection services (escorts) provided by the Smithsonian when the Contractor chooses to work outside the normal workdays and hours, as identified herein. This requirement also applies when the contractor elects to utilize additional escorts to perform work above the baseline provided by SI. The Smithsonian makes no guarantees for the availability of additional escorts. However, the Contractor will not be charged for SI overtime security and inspection services, if in the opinion of the COTR, the work cannot be done during the normal workdays and hours due to requirements of the Smithsonian.

7. Smithsonian Holidays: For holidays that fall on Saturday, the Smithsonian Holiday is observed on the previous Friday. For holidays that fall on Sunday, the Smithsonian holiday is observed on the following Monday. The Smithsonian Holidays are listed below.

New Year's Day January 1

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday January, third Monday

George Washington's Birthday February, third Monday

Memorial Day May, last Monday

Juneteenth June 19

Independence Day July 4

Labor Day September, first Monday

Columbus Day October, second Monday

Veterans' Day November 11

Thanksgiving Day November, fourth Thursday

Christmas Day December 25

8. Special Events: All work must be coordinated so as not to interfere with the Museum's

Special Events schedule. Special Events are primarily held in the evening after the museum is closed to the public and, therefore, have an impact on the night work schedule. There are approximately 180 Special Events held in the evening per year, and they may delay work start time from anywhere between 9:00pm to 12:00am/midnight. The periods of

February through July, and September through December, are typically the most intense for Special Events. Some Special Events will preclude any construction work at all for the evening of the event. Coordination through COTR is required.

F. The Smithsonian Institution reserves the right to occupy or install equipment in completed areas of the building prior to substantial completion provided that such occupancy does not interfere with the completion of the work. Such partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of any part of the work.

1.14 CONDITIONS AFFECTING CONTRACTOR'S WORK

A. Existing Occupied Spaces: The premises will be occupied during the performance of the Work under this contract. The Contractor shall schedule work activities to minimize interruption of occupants and occupied spaces. The Contractor shall take into consideration that adjacent areas will be occupied during the project. The project shall not adversely impact means of egress from adjacent areas. If egress will be impacted, a plan must be developed and submitted electronically in PDF format to SI (COTR and Building Manager) conveying how egress shall be handled

Bid Set Page 12 of 16 through the various phases during the course of the project. Protective measures include, but are not limited to, constructing protected, fire-rated egress routes and/or tunnels, and defined egress paths. Refer to the Construction Plan Drawings (G-Series) for additional information and suggested construction phasing. The Contractor may deviate from the suggested phasing with SI approval, but remains responsible for protecting existing spaces and equipment to remain, and providing access to those spaces on an as-needed basis throughout the construction process.

B. Relocation of Existing Occupants: Contractor's requests for the Smithsonian to temporarily relocate existing occupants or for Contractor's access to secured areas shall be made to the COTR as far in advance as possible, but no less than 20 working days in advance of the need for relocation.

C. Space for Contractor Use: The space available for Contractor's use shall be limited and must be coordinated through the COTR. Space allocation and availability are subject to change, at the discretion of the Smithsonian, to meet the needs of all parties requiring access and space within the building and the surrounding areas. Refer to the Construction Logistics Drawings for more information.

D. Confined Space: Work in permit-required confined space (PRCS) must comply with OSHA standard 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.146 “Permit-Required Confined Spaces” as outlined in The Smithsonian Institution Safety Manual. The Contractor shall meet all required criteria and follow all procedures described in The Smithsonian Institution Safety Manual.

1. A minimum of (3) certified confined space personnel are required for all confined space entries at NMNH: At a minimum, an entry supervisor, attendant and entrant. Note that this is above and beyond the OSHA Requirement of (2).

2. Work related to running a new network connection from existing Node 18X to Node7X occurs within the Main Building tunnels, which are classified as PRCS.

3. Other permit required confined spaces include, but are not limited to, work in the Main

Building Range Attics. Contractor shall coordinate all PRCS with the COTR throughout the duration of the project and follow proper protocol to perform work in these areas.

1.15 CONTRACTOR DELIVERIES, HAULING AND ACCESS

A. The Contractor's materials and equipment shall be delivered, received and handled by the

Contractor's personnel.

B. Normal deliveries shall be made along routes from the East and West Loading Dock. Schedule all deliveries with COTR and NMNH a minimum of 48 hours in advance. When deliveries must travel inside the building through visitor/public space areas or exhibit areas, these deliveries shall be restricted to the hours specified above, unless special permission is obtained from the COTR

72 hours in advance of each delivery.

C. The Contractor personnel entrance into the building is restricted to the East Loading Dock or designated entrance for employee/service personnel.

D. The Contractor may use the freight elevator located at the East and West Loading Dock for movement of material, structures and equipment within acceptable loading limits.

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E. The transportation of hazardous materials or hazardous waste into or out of the building shall be limited to the following routes and freight elevators: Elevator #13 and E. Loading Dock. All hazardous materials shall be transported through the building in secondary containment and properly secured to transport carts to prevent breakage or spills

F. Contractor personnel access and hauling of materials to work areas in the existing building will require a Smithsonian security escort. Access routes shall be as designated by the COTR.

G. Contractor may not block access to loading dock indicated for Contractor use in staging area.

Loading dock shall remain in operation for Smithsonian use.

H. Internal combustion engines (including propane-fueled “Georgia buggies”) will not be permitted in the Museum.

I. Provide protection for flooring along delivery routes, so that flooring is not damaged. Install and remove such protection only during delivery hours specified above, so that the affected areas can be open to the public the following morning. The Contractor is responsible for repairing any damage along delivery routes caused by delivery activities, including but not limited to damage to floors, walls, and ceilings.

J. The general contractor shall be allowed use of (1) parking space for use of a general contractor vehicle and a TBD location for a full-time dumpster. An additional space for a part-time dumpster may be provided on an as-needed basis for demolition activities, etc. The contractor shall relinquish use of (1) parking space to SI upon removal of dumpster. Coordinate with COTR.

Subcontractor parking is not permitted in the dedicated GC parking spot, even if the spot is not being utilized.

K. Vehicles in excess of 72,000 lbs. or 32,000 lbs/axle are not permitted in the east loading dock/parking lot.

L. Tractor-Trailer deliveries shall be coordinated with COTR. 72 hours advance notice is required.

Only vehicles meeting east loading dock/parking lot weight restrictions are permitted.

1.16 DRESS AND DEPORTMENT

A. Contractors' personnel shall be fully and appropriately clothed at all times and shall conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to a public place. The COTR may require removal of any individual from the premises and project for unacceptable dress, demeanor or disruptive conduct, if the Contractor superintendent fails to correct conditions in violation of this paragraph.

1.17 CONTRACTOR STAGING/PARKING

A. The Contractor staging area shall be in a designated space within the Natural History Building.

This space may move depending on the area of focus in the building. The G-Series Construction

Plan Drawings identifies construction access locations. The contractor will be provided a space for an office within the Natural History Building but fit out of that space is the responsibility of the contractor. The Contractor is responsible for protecting existing spaces and equipment to

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1. See Division 01 Section “Temporary Facilities and Controls” for additional information.

B. One parking space will be assigned to the General Contractor for use during the contract period.

The space will be located as close to the project site as possible. The Contractor should contact the COTR to make arrangements to obtain an SI parking permit at least three (3) working days before the start of any work on the site.

C. SI parking permits should be obtained through coordination with the COTR.

D. The assigned space can only be used by the General Contractor’s company vehicle. The vehicle must be clearly marked with company name and/or logo. The permit shall be displayed on the vehicle dashboard on the driver's side. Vehicles not in compliance with this clause are subject to ticketing and towing. Costs associated with parking violations shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. Subcontractors are not permitted to use the parking spot even if it is not being utilized.

E. Parking permits will indicate an expiration date for a maximum three (3)-month period or for the last date of the contract time, whichever is earlier. Upon permit expiration, the Contractor shall be responsible for returning the expired permit or renewing it through coordination with the

COTR. SI parking permits remain the property of the Smithsonian Institution.

1.18 EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING AND ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE

A. Eating and drinking in Smithsonian buildings or leased space will be allowed only in designated areas. Offenders may be subject to removal from the premises and project should the Contractor's

Superintendent fail to correct conditions, which, in the opinion of the COTR, violate this clause.

B. The consumption of alcoholic beverages by the Contractor's personnel is prohibited in all

Smithsonian buildings or leased space.

C. Smoking or carrying lighted tobacco products, as well as use of chewing or other smokeless tobacco, vaping (including e-cigarette) products is strictly prohibited in all Smithsonian buildings, properties or leased space, in exhibition and public spaces, in areas where hazardous materials are stored or handled and in areas undergoing construction, renovation or repair. Acceptable areas for smoking are outside of the building in designated areas only, as designated by the

Smithsonian Building Manager.

D. The possession, sale and/or use of narcotics or other illegal substances (As defined by Federal

Regulations) or firearms by Contractor employees are strictly prohibited in all Smithsonian facilities, properties, and leased space. Contractor employees are strictly prohibited from working on the project under the influence of alcohol and/or illegal substances (As defined by Federal

Regulations). Contractor employees in violation of any of the above prohibitions will be removed from the project.

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1.19 OWNER'S OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS

A. Partial Owner Occupancy: Owner will occupy the premises during entire construction period.

Cooperate with Owner during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate continuous Owner usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Owner's operations.

Maintain existing exits, unless otherwise indicated.

1. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Owner and authorities having jurisdiction.

1.20 SPECIFICATION FORMATS AND CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Format: The Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections using the 50-division format and CSI/CSC's "MasterFormat" numbering system.

1. Section Identification: The Specifications use Section numbers and titles to help cross-referencing in the Contract Documents. Sections in the Project Manual are in numeric sequence; however, the sequence is incomplete because all available Section numbers are not used. Consult the table of contents at the beginning of the Project Manual to determine numbers and names of Sections in the Contract Documents.

2. Division 01: Sections in Division 01 govern the execution of the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

B. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations.

These conventions are as follows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.21 SEISMIC REQUIREMENT

A. All architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural and nonstructural systems, components and elements shall be designed and installed to meet the code requirements of the AHJ, (AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION), in this case: SI.

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B. This project is classified as Seismic Design Category B.

C. The Contractor shall employ a Professional Engineer registered in the jurisdiction for which the project is located to design all restraints necessary to meet the seismic requirements of

Specification Divisions 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27 and 28. Said Engineer shall sign and seal all drawings and calculations prepared for this purpose.

D. Where manufactured or pre-engineered items are provided, the manufacturer or fabricator shall provide calculations or certification that the furnished and installed item, including its components and attachments, complies with the requirements of the projects specifications in addition to all code prescribed loadings and criteria, including wind and seismic loading conditions.

E. Coordinate the installation of all seismic requirements to allow for performance of Special

Inspections as indicated in Section 01 41 00 “Testing Laboratory Services” of this specification.

1.22 COMPLIANCE WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS

A. Review specified means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures, including those recommended by manufacturers and referenced standards. Advise the COTR of any specified means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures which deviate from good construction practice, affect warranties, including the Contractor's general warranty or are objectionable to the

Contractor. If any of these conditions exist, the Contractor shall propose in writing to the COTR alternate means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures for performing the Work.

1.23 REFERENCES

A. All references refer to the latest published edition or revision as of the date of the Contract

Documents.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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SECTION 01 23 00 - BID OPTIONS

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The Contract Documents in their entirety, including the Drawings, Specifications/Project Manual, Construction Contract Clauses, and any other documents issued as part of the Contract, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for Bid Options.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Bid Option: An amount proposed by bidders/offerors and stated on the Bid/Offer Form for certain work defined in the Solicitation Documents that may be added to or deducted from the Base Bid amount if the SI 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.

1. The cost or credit for each Bid Option is the net addition to or deducted from the Contract

Sum to incorporate the Bid Option into the Work. No other adjustments are made to the

Contract Sum.

2. The time limitation on the SI’s acceptance of the Bid Option will be stated in the

Solicitation Documents.

1.4 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Modify or adjust affected adjacent work as necessary to completely integrate work of the Bid Option into Project.

1. Include as part of each Bid Option, miscellaneous devices, accessory objects, and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation whether or not indicated as part of Bid Option.

2. The drawings and specifications represent the full build-out condition, with all proposed bid options included. Base bid conditions are generally described with each bid option below. The contractor is responsible for coordination of all required scope included within the base bid.

B. Notification: Immediately following award of the Contract, notify each party involved, in writing, of the status of each Bid Option. Indicate if Bid Options have been accepted, rejected, 01 23 00 or deferred for later consideration. Include a complete description of negotiated modifications to

Bid Options.

C. Execute accepted Bid Options or under the same conditions as other work of the Contract.

D. Schedule: A Schedule of Bid Options is included at the end of this Section. Specification

Sections referenced in schedule contain requirements for materials necessary to achieve the work described under each Bid Option.

E. Bid Options are subject to all requirements for coordination drawings per Section 013100.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF BID OPTIONS

A. Bid Option 1 Fire Alarm & Mass Notification Messages: ADD- Contractor to provide recordings of Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Messages. Messages to be recorded at a minimum are listed in Mass Notification and Fire Alarm specifications and on Fire Alarm drawings. Final messages to be recorded shall be confirmed with COTR.

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SECTION 01 25 00 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for substitutions.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Division 01 Section "Product Requirements" for requirements for submitting comparable product submittals for products by listed manufacturers.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

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

1. Substitutions for Cause: Changes proposed by Contractor that are required due to changed Project conditions, such as unavailability of product, regulatory changes, or unavailability of required warranty terms.

2. Substitutions for Convenience: Changes proposed by Contractor or Owner that are not required in order to meet other Project requirements but may offer advantage to

Contractor or Owner.

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

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

1. Substitution Request Form: Use CSI Form 13.1A.

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

a. Statement indicating why specified product or fabrication or installation cannot be provided, if applicable.

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

c. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitution with those of the Work specified. Include annotated copy of applicable Specification Section.

Significant qualities may include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, sustainable design characteristics, warranties, and specific features and requirements indicated. Indicate deviations, if any, from the Work specified.

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

e. Samples, where applicable or requested.

f. Certificates and qualification data, where applicable or requested.

g. List of similar installations for completed projects…