17a. Server Room Final 01 General Requirements.pdf

Contract No.: FA441821C0038

01 General Specifications (Govt Provided)

DSN B2400 Server Room

DKGV1110361

At Joint Base

Charleston, South Carolina

Final Design Submittal

Date: 04/28/2022

PREPARED BY:

LBE, INC

370 Rembert C. Dennis

Moncks Corner, SC 29461

UNCLASSIFIED/FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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DSN B2400 Server Room Final Design Submittal Joint Base Charleston, SC Contract No: FA441821C0038

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 12/21 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 14 00 12/21 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 30 00 12/21 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

01 32 00 12/ 21 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 12/21 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 12/21 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 45 00 12/21 QUALITY CONTROL

01 50 00 11/20, CHG 1: 08/21 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND

CONTROLS

01 57 19.00 31 04/20 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS (JB CHAS)

01 57 20.00 31 04/20 ENVIRONMENTAL (JB CHAS)

01 74 19 02/19, CHG 3: 11/21 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND

DISPOSAL

01 78 00 08/1 1, CHG 1: 12/21 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 78 23 08/15, CHG 2: 08/21 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

01 91 00.15 20 05/19, CHG 2: 08/20 TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING

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Section 01 11 00 Page 1

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

JB Charleston (Dec 2021)

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.1.1 Project Description

The work includes providing a new server room in existing room P209 in B2400 of NNPTC on Weapons Station which is currently used for office space. The existing server room D216 in B2400 will be moved to the new room in P209. New racks, cable management, and UPS will be installed. No raised flooring will be installed. In-Row cooling will be installed to handle the new server room’s process cooling load. Space for the new server and office space for network engineers will be provided. Internal access control needs to be provided between the server room and office space. New distribution breakers will be installed in P103 in B2400. Fiber will be run from D216 to P209. A new HVAC system will be provided for the server room that is separate from the building HVAC.

1.1.2 Location

The work shall be located on Joint Base Charleston (JBC) Weapons Station (WS), approximately as indicated.

The exact location will be shown by the Contracting Officer.

1.2 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

Building(s) will be occupied during performance of work under this Contract.

Before work is started, the Contractor shall arrange with the Contracting Officer a sequence of procedure, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment, and use of approaches, corridors, and stairways.

1.3 EXISTING WORK

In addition to "FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements":

a. Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remain.

b. Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative. At the completion of operations, existing work must be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

1.4 GOVERNMENT-INSTALLED WORK

Equipment (servers, switches, and routers) shall be provided by the customer.

1.5 SALVAGE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

Items designated by the Contracting Officer to be salvaged remain the property of the Government.

Segregate, itemize, deliver and off-load the salvaged property at the Government designated storage area located on Joint Base Charleston.

Provide a salvage plan, listing material and equipment to be salvaged, and their storage location.

Maintain property control records for material or equipment designated as salvage. Use a system of property control that is approved by the Contracting Officer. Store and protect salvaged materials and equipment until disposition by the Contracting Officer.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 14 00

WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Air Force – Base Civil Engineering – Dig Permit Request; G

Approved Utility Outage Request; G

List of Contact Personnel; FIO

1.2 SPECIAL SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

The building will remain in operation during the entire construction period. The Contractor must conduct his operations so as to cause the least possible interference with normal operations of the activity.

1.3 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES

1.3.1 Activity Regulations

Requirements for security and base access varies between various locations within Joint Base Charleston. It is incumbent on the Contractor to ascertain the current security and base access requirements appropriate to the project location and incorporate the cost, if any, for compliance to said requirements into Contractor's proposal. Lack of knowledge of current requirements does not constitute a basis for an adjustment to the contract.

Should requirements change during the construction timeframe, Contractor may be eligible, subject to documentation acceptable to the Government, for an adjustment to the contract.

1.3.1.1 Subcontractors and Personnel Contacts

Provide a list of contact personnel of the Contractor and subcontractors including addresses and telephone numbers for use in the event of an emergency. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change the information contained in previous lists.

1.3.1.2 Additional Personnel Requirements

1.3.1.2.1 General Construction and Finish Work

General construction and finish work of the secure area must be performed by U.S. firms using U.S. citizens. General construction includes construction activities such as building sitework, utilities, foundations, structure, and enclosure or shell, including doors, windows and façade work. Finish Work includes construction activities such as insulation, floor, partition, and

Section 01 14 00 Page 2 ceiling systems; cabinet work; conveyor systems; specialties; building furnishings, fixtures, and equipment; and mechanical and electrical services and equipment including those specialized for fire protection, security, communication, control, energy conservation, safety, comfort, convenience, and similar purposes.

1.3.1.3 Identification Badges/Passes

Identification badges/passes are required for unescorted access beyond 1 day per 12 month period. Contractor shall confirm the most current security requirements with the Contracting Officer or Base Sponsor. Application for and use of badges shall be as directed based on current access requirements. Contractor shall furnish a completed Joint Base Charleston (JB CHS) Worksheet for Base Access form for all personnel requesting badges/passes for Base Sponsor digital signature no later than 7 calendar days in advance of needing a badge/pass. The most current version of this form can be obtained from the Base Sponsor. The Prime Contractor shall be responsible for filling out the form accurately and delivering a signed copy of the form with required supporting documentation (including photo identification in accordance with Real ID Act) to the Air Base or Weapons Station Visitor Control Center (VCC) after obtaining sponsor signature.

The Prime Contractor is responsible for the accuracy of worksheet information and proper use of all badges/passes issued for purposes related to their contract. Badges/passes shall only be used to access the locations specified, for the purposes specified, during the dates and times specified. When Applicants no longer requires access, it is the Prime Contractor’s responsibility to ensure all access badges/passes are promptly returned to the issuing VCC. Contractor shall immediately report instances of lost or stolen badges/passes to the Base Sponsor. Any noncompliance with Joint Base Charleston, USAF, DOD, and Federal policies and directives could result in adverse contract action, legal action, and/or being barred from the installation.

1.3.1.4 Tobacco Use Policy

Tobacco use is prohibited within and outside of all buildings on installation, except in designated smoking areas. This applies to existing buildings, buildings under construction and buildings under renovation.

Discarding tobacco materials other than into designated tobacco receptacles is considered littering and is subject to fines. The Contracting Officer will identify designated smoking areas.

1.3.2 Working Hours

Regular working hours will consist of an 8 1/2 hour period established by the Contracting Officer, Monday through Friday, excluding Government holidays.

1.3.3 Work Outside Regular Hours

Work outside regular working hours requires Contracting Officer approval.

Make application 15calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government for inspecting the work in progress, giving the specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title. Based on the justification provided, the Contracting Officer may approve work outside regular hours. During periods

Section 01 14 00 Page 3 of darkness, the different parts of the work must be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.3.5 Occupied and Existing Building

The Contractor shall be working in an existing building which is occupied.

Do not enter the building without prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

The existing buildings and their contents must be kept secure at all times.

Provide temporary closures as required to maintain security as directed by the Contracting Officer.

Provide dust covers or protective enclosures to protect existing work that remains, and Government material located in the building during the construction period.

Relocate movable furniture away from the Contractor's working areas required to perform the work, protect the furniture, and move to location provided by Contracting Office before work begins.

1.3.6 Road Closure and Utility Outage Requests

a. Make road closures and utility outages after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays when practical. Road closure and utility outage requests shall be transmitted to the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative for coordination and Government approval at least 21 calendar days prior to the desired outage or closure date. Conform to procedures required in paragraph WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS. Road closure and utility outage requests shall be identified on the Contractor’s Three (3)-Week Look Ahead Schedule.

b. Operation of Station Utilities: The Contractor must not operate nor disturb the setting of control devices in the station utilities system, including water, sewer, electrical, and steam services. The Government will operate the control devices as required for normal conduct of the work. The Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer giving reasonable advance notice when such operation is required.

1.3.7 ON-SITE PERMITS

1.3.7.1 Dig Permit Request

1.3.7.1.1 South Carolina 811

a. Prior to submitting a dig permit request, the Contractor shall contact

South Carolina Palmetto Utility Protection Services (PUPS) and obtain a PUPS tracking number.

b. Locators use the APWA Uniform color code to mark underground facilities. Each color represents a different type of utility:

Red – Electric Power Lines, Cables, Conduit or Lightning Cables Yellow – Gas, Oil, Steam, Petroleum or Gaseous Material

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Orange – Communication, Cable TV, Signal Cables, or Telephone Blue – Potable Water Green – Sewer or Drain Lines Pink – Temporary Survey Markings Purple – Reclaimed Water, Irrigation, or Slurry Lines White – Proposed Excavation

1.3.7.1.2 Air Force – Base Civil Engineering – Dig Permit Request

a. Complete the Air Force – Base Civil Engineering – Dig Permit Request and transmit to the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer Representative for routing and approval 14 calendar days prior to the desired outage or closure date.

b. The Contractor is responsible for verifying all utilities prior to excavation. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining all markings on the project site throughout excavation. The markings shall be kept current throughout the contract period of performance – transmit to the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer Representative for routing and re-approval every 21 Calendar Days after initial approval to avoid an expired permit.

c. The Contractor is responsible to verify the elevations of existing piping, utilities, and any type of underground or encased obstruction not indicated to be specified or removed but indicated or discovered in locations to be traversed by piping, ducts, and other work to be conducted or installed. Verify elevations before installing new work closer than nearest manhole or other structure at which an adjustment in grade can be made.

d. Notify the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer Representative at least 48 hours prior to starting excavation work.

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SECTION 01 30 00

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

Resume for the proposed Superintendent; G

Preconstruction Survey; FIO

SD-07 Certificates

Progress and Completion Pictures; FIO

1.2 MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Procure and maintain during the entire period of performance under this contract the following minimum insurance coverage:

a. Comprehensive general liability: $500,000 per occurrence

b. Automobile liability: $200,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, $20,000 per occurrence for property damage

c. Workmen's compensation as required by Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease laws.

d. Employer's liability coverage of $100,000, except in States where workers compensation may not be written by private carriers.

e. Others as required by State law.

1.3 CONTRACTOR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1 Space Temperature Control, HVAC TAB, and Apparatus Inspection

All contract requirements of Section 23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING FOR HVAC shall be accomplished directly by a first tier subcontractor, including the Commissioning Agent. No work required by Section 23 05 93, shall be accomplished by a second tier subcontractor.

1.4 SUPERVISION

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1.4.1 Minimum Communication Requirements

Have at least one qualified superintendent capable of reading, writing, and conversing fluently in the English language, on the job-site during working hours. In addition, if a Quality Control (QC) representative is required on the contract, then that individual must also have fluent English communication skills.

1.4.2 Superintendent Qualifications

Superintendent must have a minimum of 5 years experience as a project manager, project engineer, superintendent, or quality control manager on projects similar in size, scope and complexity to this project as identified in Section 01 11 00. The project superintendent is subject to removal by the Contracting Officer for non-compliance with requirements specified in the contract and for failure to manage the project to ensure timely completion.

Furthermore, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping work on all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to such stop work orders shall be made the subject of a claim for extension of time for excess costs or damages by the contractor.

Approval of the project superintendent is required prior to the start of construction. Provide a resume for the proposed superintendent describing their experience with references and qualifications to the contracting officer for approval. The contracting officer reserves the right to interview the proposed project superintendent at any time in order to verify the submitted qualifications.

1.5 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

After award of the contract but prior to commencement of any work at the site, meet with the Contracting Officer to discuss and develop a mutual understanding relative to the administration of the contract and safety program, preparation of the schedule of prices, shop drawings, and other submittals, scheduling programming, prosecution of the work, and clear expectations of the "Interim DD Form 1354" Submittal. Major subcontractors who will engage in the work must also attend.

1.6 AVAILABILITY OF CADD DRAWING FILES

After award and upon request, the electronic "Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)" drawing files will only be made available to the Contractor for use in preparation of construction drawings and data related to the referenced contract subject to the following terms and conditions.

Data contained on these electronic files shall not be used for any purpose other than as a convenience in the preparation of construction drawings and data for the referenced project. Any other use or reuse shall be at the sole risk of the Contractor and without liability or legal exposure to the Government. The Contractor shall make no claim and waives to the fullest extent permitted by law, any claim or cause of action of any nature against the Government, its agents or sub consultants that may arise out of or in connection with the use of these electronic files. The Contractor shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify and hold the Government harmless against all damages, liabilities or costs, including reasonable

Section 01 30 00 Page 3 attorney's fees and defense costs, arising out of or resulting from the use of these electronic files.

These electronic CADD drawing files are not construction documents.

Differences may exist between the CADD files and the corresponding construction documents. The Government makes no representation regarding the accuracy or completeness of the electronic CADD files, nor does it make representation to the compatibility of these files with the Contractors hardware or software. In the event that a conflict arises between signed and sealed construction documents prepared by the Government and the furnished CADD files, the signed and sealed construction documents shall govern. The Contractor is responsible for determining if any conflict exists. Use of these CADD files does not relieve the Contractor of duty to fully comply with the contract documents, including and without limitation, the need to check, confirm and coordinate the work of all contractors for the project.

If the Contractor uses, duplicates and/or modifies these electronic CADD files for use in producing construction drawings and data related to this contract, all previous indicia of ownership (seals, logos, signatures, initials and dates) shall be removed.

1.7 ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL) ADDRESS

The Contractor shall establish and maintain electronic mail (e-mail) capability along with the capability to open various electronic attachments in Microsoft, Adobe Acrobat, and other similar formats. Within 10 days after contract award, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer a single (only one) e-mail address for electronic communications from the Contracting Officer related to this contract including, but not limited to contract documents, invoice information, request for proposals, and other correspondence. The Contracting Officer may also use email to notify the Contractor of base access conditions when emergency conditions warrant, such as hurricanes or terrorist threats, etc. Multiple email addresses will not allowed.

It is the Contractor's responsibility to make timely distribution of all Contracting Officer initiated e-mail with its own organization including field office(s). The Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of any changes to this email address.

SECTION 01 32 00

PROJECT SCHEDULE

1.1 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" classification.

Submittals not having a "G" classification are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

Project Scheduler Qualifications; G

Baseline Cost Loaded Critical Path Method (CPM) Project Schedule; G

Schedule and Pay Request Calendar; G

SD-07 Certificates

Monthly Cost Loaded CPM Project Schedule Updates; G

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

As-Built Schedule; G

1.2 PROJECT SCHEDULER QUALIFICATIONS

Designate an authorized representative to be responsible for the preparation of the schedule and all required updating and production of reports. The authorized representative must have a minimum of 5-years’ experience scheduling construction projects similar in size and nature, as identified in Section 01 11 00, to this project with scheduling software that meets the requirements of this specification.

Representative must have a comprehensive knowledge of CPM scheduling principles and application. A resume outlining the individual’s qualifications shall be submitted for acceptance by the Contracting Officer.

2.1 SOFTWARE

The scheduling software utilized to produce and update the schedules required herein must be capable of meeting all requirements of this specification.

2.1.1 Contractor Software

Scheduling software used by the contractor must be commercially available from the software vendor for purchase with vendor software support agreements available.

2.1.1.1 Primavera

If Primavera P6 is selected for use, provide the P6 "xer" export file.

Additionally, provide an exported .pdf files for submittal review IAW the “Schedule Reports” paragraph.

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Prepare for approval a Project Schedule, as specified herein, pursuant to FAR Clause 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts. Show in the schedule the proposed sequence to perform the work and dates contemplated for starting and completing all schedule activities. The scheduling of the entire project is required. The scheduling of construction is the responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor management personnel shall actively participate in the development of the schedule and coordinate closely with the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative, and Facility Manager(s) in its maintenance. Subcontractors and suppliers working on the project must also contribute in developing and maintaining an accurate Project Schedule. Provide a schedule that is a forward planning as well as a project monitoring tool. Use the Critical Path Method (CPM) of network calculation to generate all Project Schedules.

Prepare each Project Schedule using the Precedence Diagram Method (PDM) to control, budget, and invoice project activities. For consistency, when scheduling software terminology is used in this specification, the terms in Primavera’s scheduling programs are used.

3.2 BASIS FOR PAYMENT AND COST LOADING

The Baseline Cost Loaded CPM Project Schedule is the basis for determining contract earnings during each update period and therefore the amount of each progress payment. The aggregate value of all activities coded to a contract CLIN must equal the value of the CLIN.

Lack of an approved updated Cost Loaded CPM Project Schedule may result in an inability of the Contracting Officer to evaluate the Contractor's progress for the purposes of payment. The Baseline Cost Loaded CPM Project Schedule shall be submitted for approval within 30 calendar days after the Notice of Award has been acknowledged.

The Contractor is responsible for scheduling, sequencing, budgeting, and executing work to comply with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

Government acceptance extends only to the activities of the Contractor’s schedule that the Government has been assigned responsibility and agrees it is responsible. Comments offered on other parts of the schedule, to which the Contractor is assigned responsibility, are offered as a courtesy and are not conditions of Government acceptance; but are for the general conformance with established industry scheduling concepts.

The Contractor shall submit a Schedule and Pay Request Calendar with the Baseline Cost Loaded CPM Project Schedule within 30 calendar days after the Notice of Award has been acknowledged. Reference Attachment A as an example. The Schedule and Pay Request Calendar shall forecast dates for the following:

a. Contractor Provides Draft Monthly Cost Loaded CPM Schedule Update and Narrative to JB Charleston.

b. Contractor Conducts Monthly Periodic Schedule Meeting with JB Charleston.

c. Contractor Submits Final Monthly Cost Loaded CPM Schedule Update and all Reports.

d. Contractor Provides Approved Monthly Cost Loaded CPM Schedule Update and Submits Pay Application (AIA Style) to JB Charleston.

e. Contractor Submits Approved Invoice for Payment in Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).

Reference Attachment A – Schedule and Pay Request Calendar as an example submittal requirement. An excel spreadsheet version of this calendar can be provided upon request.

All pay applications may be submitted using the AIA Document G702-1992, Application and Certificate for Payment, and G703-1992, Continuation Sheet.

3.2.1 Activity Cost Loading

Activity cost loading must be reasonable and without front-end loading.

Provide additional documentation to demonstrate reasonableness if requested by the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor is advised to refer to the contract’s payments clause for more detail relative to payment for stored material or equipment. Material and Equipment Costs for which payment will be requested in advance of installation shall be assigned to their respective procurement activity (i.e., the material/equipment on-site activity). All other construction costs shall be assigned to their respective Construction Activities. The value of inspection/testing activities will not be less than 10 percent of the total costs for Procurement and Construction Activities. Evenly disperse overhead and profit to each activity over the duration of the project.

Each cost-loaded activity shall have a detailed quantity breakdown and unit of measure.

3.2.2 Withholdings / Payment Rejection

Failure to meet the requirements of this specification may result in the disapproval of the baseline or periodic schedule updates and subsequent rejection of payment requests until compliance is met.

In the event that the Contracting Officer directs schedule revisions and those revisions have not been included in subsequent Project Schedule revisions or updates, review and approval of pay applications may be delayed.

3.3 PROJECT SCHEDULE DETAILED REQUIREMENTS

3.3.1 Level of Detail Required

Develop the Project Schedule to the appropriate level of detail to address major milestones and to allow for satisfactory project planning and execution. Failure to develop the Project Schedule to an appropriate level of detail will result in its disapproval. The Contracting Officer will consider, but is not limited to, the following characteristics and requirements to determine appropriate level of detail:

3.3.2 Activity Durations

Reasonable activity durations are those that allow the progress of ongoing activities to be accurately determined between update periods. Less than 2 percent of all non-procurement activities may have Original Durations (OD) greater than 28 calendar days.

3.3.3 Procurement Activities

Include activities associated with the critical submittals and their approvals, procurement, fabrication, and delivery of long lead materials, equipment, fabricated assemblies, and supplies. Long lead procurement activities are those with an anticipated procurement sequence of over 90 calendar days.

3.3.4 Mandatory Tasks

Include the following activities/tasks in the baseline project schedule and all updates.

a. Submission, review and acceptance of SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

(individual activity for each).

b. Submission, review and acceptance of features require design completion.

c. Submission of mechanical/electrical/information systems layout drawings.

d. Long procurement activities

e. Submission and approval of O & M manuals.

f. Submission and approval of as-built drawings.

g. Submission and approval of DD1354 data and installed equipment lists.

h. Submission and approval of testing and air balance (TAB).

i. Submission and approval of fire protection specialist.

j. Building commissioning - Functional Performance Testing.

k. Controls testing.

l. Performance Verification testing.

m. Pre-Warranty Conference.

n. Other systems testing, if required.

o. Contractor's pre-final inspection.

p. Correction of punch list from Contractor's pre-final inspection.

q. Government's pre-final inspection.

r. Correction of punch list from Government's pre-final inspection.

s. Final inspection.

3.3.5 At a minimum, each activity shall include the following information:

a. Activity ID

b. Activity Description

c. Calendar

d. Original Duration in Calendar Days

e. Early Start Date

f. Early Finish Date

g. Late Start Date

h. Late Finish Date

i. Total Float

j. Contract Line Item Number (CLIN)(i.e.: CLIN 0001, CLIN 0002, etc.)

3.3.6 Government Activities

Show Government and other agency activities that could impact progress.

These activities include, but are not limited to: approvals permit approvals by State regulators, inspections, utility tie-in/outages, Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and Notice to Proceed (NTP) for phasing requirements.

3.3.7 Contract Milestones and Constraints

Milestone activities are to be used for significant project events including, but not limited to, project phasing, project start and end activities, or interim completion dates. The use of artificial float constraints such as "zero free float" or "zero total float" are prohibited.

Mandatory constraints that ignore or affect network logic are prohibited.

No constrained dates are allowed in the schedule other than those specified herein. Submit additional constraints to the Contracting Officer for approval on a case by case basis.

3.3.7.1 Contract Award Date Milestone:

The Contractor shall include as the first activity on the schedule a start milestone titled "Contract Award", which shall have a Mandatory Start constraint equal to the Contract Award Date.

3.3.7.2 Project Start Date Milestone and Constraint:

The Contractor shall include as an activity after award on the schedule a start milestone titled "Notice to Proceed (NTP)", which shall have a Mandatory Start constraint equal to the date the Notice to Proceed is acknowledged.

3.3.7.3 Projected Completion Milestone:

The Contractor shall include an unconstrained finish milestone on the schedule titled "Projected Completion", indicating the point in time at which the project is complete and ready for its intended use. This milestone shall have the Contract Completion Date (CCD) as its only successor.

3.3.7.4 Contract Completion Date (CCD) Milestone:

The Contractor shall include as the last activity on the schedule a finish milestone titled "Contract Completion (CCD)", which shall have a Finish on or Before constraint equal to the Contract Completion Date.

The only predecessor to the Contract Completion Date Milestone shall be the Projected Completion Milestone. The CCD Shall be equal to the Period of Performance (in Calendar Days) added to the NTP date.

Constrain the project schedule to the Contract Completion Date in such a way that if the schedule calculates an early finish, then the float calculation for "Contract Completion Date" milestone reflects positive float on the longest path. If the project schedule calculates a late finish, then the "Contract Completion Date" milestone float calculation reflects negative float on the longest path. The Government is under no obligation to accelerate Government activities to support a Contractor's early completion.

3.3.7.5 Interim Completion Dates and Constraints

Constrain contractually specified interim completion dates to show negative float when the calculated late finish date of the last activity in that phase is later than the specified interim completion date.

3.3.7.6 Start Phase

Use a start milestone as the first activity for a project phase. Call the start milestone "Start Phase X" where "X" refers to the phase of work.

3.3.7.7 End Phase

Use a finish milestone as the last activity for a project phase. Call the finish milestone "End Phase X" where "X" refers to the phase of work.

3.3.8 Calendars

Schedule activities on a Calendar to which the activity logically belongs.

Develop calendars to accommodate any contract defined work period such as a 7-day calendar for Government Acceptance activities, concrete cure times, etc.

Develop the default Calendar to match the physical work plan with non-work periods identified including weekends and holidays. Develop Seasonal Calendar(s) and assign to seasonally affected activities as applicable.

All activity durations and float values shall be shown in calendar days.

Default activity type shall be set to “Task” and the project “Must Finish

By” date shall be left blank.

3.3.8.1 Monthly Anticipated Adverse Weather Delays - in Calendar Days

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 6 5 5 5 5 8 9 9 7 5 4 6

If an activity is weather sensitive it should be assigned to a calendar showing non-work days on a monthly basis, with the non-work days selected at random across the weeks of the calendar, using the anticipated adverse weather delay days. The above chart in paragraph 3.3.8.1 indicates the amount of weather days to be accounted for in the Critical Path Method Schedule for those activities that are weather sensitive. A lost workday due to weather conditions is defined as a day in which the Contractor cannot reasonably work at least 50 percent of the day on the impacted activity.

Use the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Summary of Monthly Normals report to obtain the historical average number of days each month with precipitation, using a nominal 30-year, greater than 0.10 inch precipitation amount parameter, as indicated on the Station Report for the NOAA location closest to the project site as the basis for establishing a "Weather Calendar" showing the number of anticipated Non-workdays for each month due to adverse weather, in addition to Saturdays, Sundays and all Federal Holidays as non-work days. Table 3.3.8.1 indicates this anticipated schedule for Joint Base Charleston.

3.3.8.2 Government Holidays

The following holidays shall be incorporated into the Project Schedule as non-work days. Follow the procedures identified in Specification 01 14 00 to request work on the following days. Reference the Office of Personnel Management Website (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=Overview) for the most current information regarding Government Holidays and the specific days for observance:

New Year’s Day

Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Washington’s Birthday

Memorial Day

Juneteenth National Independence Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=Overview https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=Overview

3.3.9 Open Ended Logic

Only two open ended activities are allowed: the first activity "Contract Award Date" may have no predecessor logic, and the last activity, "Contract Completion Date" may have no successor logic.

Predecessor open ended logic may be allowed in a time impact analyses upon the Contracting Officer's approval.

3.3.10 Default Progress Data Disallowed

Actual Start and Finish dates must not automatically update with default mechanisms included in the scheduling software. Updating of the percent complete and the remaining duration of any activity must be independent functions. Disable program features that calculate one of these parameters from the other. Activity Actual Start (AS) and Actual Finish (AF) dates assigned during the updating process must match those dates provided in the Contractor Quality Control Reports. Failure to document the AS and AF dates in the Daily Quality Control report will result in disapproval of the Contractor's schedule.

3.3.11 Out-of-Sequence Progress

Activities that have progressed before all preceding logic has been satisfied (Out-of-Sequence Progress) will be allowed only on a case-by-case basis subject to approval by the Contracting Officer. Propose logic corrections to eliminate out of sequence progress or justify not changing the sequencing for approval prior to submitting an updated project schedule. Address out of sequence progress or logic changes in the Narrative Report and in the periodic schedule update meetings.

3.3.12 Added and Deleted Activities

Do not delete activities from the project schedule or add new activities to the schedule without approval from the Contracting Officer. Activity ID and description changes are considered new activities and cannot be changed without Contracting Officer approval.

3.3.13 Original Durations

Activity Original Durations (OD) must be reasonable to perform the work item. OD changes are prohibited unless justification is provided and approved by the Contracting Officer.

3.3.14 Leads, Lags, and Start to Finish Relationships

Lags, Leads (negative lags), and Start-to-Finish (SF) relationships are prohibited.

3.3.15 Retained Logic

Schedule calculations must retain the logic between predecessors and successors ("retained logic" mode) even when the successor activity(s) starts and the predecessor activity(s) has not finished (out-of-sequence progress). Software features that in effect sever the tie between predecessor and successor activities when the successor has started and the predecessor logic is not satisfied ("progress override") are not be allowed.

3.3.16 Percent Complete

Update the percent complete for each activity started, based on the realistic assessment of earned value. Activities which are complete but for remaining minor punch list work and which do not restrain the initiation of successor activities may be declared 100 percent complete to allow for proper schedule management.

3.3.17 Remaining Duration

Update the remaining duration for each activity based on the number of estimated calendar days it will take to complete the activity.

Remaining duration may not mathematically correlate with percentage found under paragraph entitled Percent Complete.

3.3.18 Cost Loading of Closeout Activities

Cost load the "Correction of punch list from Government pre-final inspection" activity(ies) not less than 1 percent of the present contract value. Activity(ies) may be declared 100 percent complete upon the Government's verification of completion and correction of all punch list work identified during Government pre-final inspection(s).

3.3.18.1 As-Built Drawings

If there is no separate contract line item (CLIN) for as-built drawings, cost load the "Submission and approval of as-built drawings" activity not less than 1 percent of the present contract value. Activity will be declared 100 percent complete upon the Government's approval.

3.3.18.2 O & M Manuals

Cost load the "Submission and approval of O & M manuals" activity not less than 1 percent of the overall contract value. Activity will be declared 100 percent complete upon the Government's approval of all O & M manuals.

3.3.19 Early Completion Schedule and the Right to Finish Early

An Early Completion Schedule is a Baseline Project Schedule that indicates all scope of the required contract work will be completed before the contractually required completion date.

a. No Baseline Project Schedule indicating an Early Completion will be accepted without being fully resource-loaded (including crew sizes and man-hours) and the Government agreeing that the schedule is reasonable and achievable.

b. The Government is under no obligation to accelerate work items it is responsible for to ensure that the early completion is met nor is it responsible to modify incremental funding (if applicable) for the project to meet the contractor's accelerated work.

c. If an Early Completion Schedule is proposed by the Contractor and accepted by the Government, the difference between the Early Completion CCD and the original CCD will be considered project float. Project float, as defined herein, is shared by the Contractor and the Government. The decision to modify the contract to reflect the Early Completion CCD will rest with the Contracting

3.4 PROJECT SCHEDULE SUBMISSIONS

Provide the submissions as described below. The data reports and network diagrams required for each submission are contained in paragraph SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. If the Contractor fails or refuses to furnish the information and schedule updates as set forth herein, then the Contractor will be deemed not to have provided an estimate upon which a progress payment can be made.

Review comments made by the Government on the schedule(s) do not relieve the Contractor from compliance with requirements of the Contract Documents.

3.4.1 Schedule Acceptance Prior to Start of Work

The Contracting Officer and/or Contracting Officer’s Representative and the Contractor shall participate in a preliminary meeting(s) to discuss the proposed schedule and requirements of this section prior to the Contractor submitting the Project Baseline Cost Loaded CPM Schedule. This preliminary meeting is to be requested by the Contractor to the Contracting Officer.

Only bonds shall be paid prior to acceptance of the Baseline Cost Loaded CPM Schedule.

The acceptance of a Baseline Cost Loaded CPM Schedule is a condition precedent to:

a. The Contractor starting work on the demolition or construction stage(s) of the contract.

b. Processing Contractor's pay request(s) for construction activities/items of work.

c. Review of any schedule updates.

Submittal of the Baseline Cost Loaded CPM Schedule and subsequent schedule updates shall be understood to be the Contractor's certification that the submitted schedule meets all of the requirements of the Contract Documents, represents the Contractor's plan on how the work shall be accomplished, and accurately reflects the work that has been accomplished and how it was sequenced (as-built logic).

3.4.2 Periodic Schedule Updates

Update the Cost Loaded CPM Project Schedule on a regular basis, monthly at a minimum. Provide a draft Periodic Schedule Update for review at the schedule update meetings as prescribed in the paragraph PERIODIC SCHEDULE UPDATE MEETINGS. These updates will enable the Government to assess Contractor's progress.

a. Update information including Actual Start Dates (AS), Actual Finish

Dates (AF), Remaining Durations (RD), and Percent Complete is subject to the approval of the Government at the meeting.

b. AS and AF dates must match the date(s) reported on the Contractor's

Quality Control Report for an activity start or finish.

3.4.3 As-Built Schedule

As a condition precedent to making final payment, submit an "As-Built Schedule," as the last schedule update showing all activities at 100 percent completion. This schedule shall reflect the exact manner in which the project was actually constructed.

3.5 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submit the following items for the Baseline Schedule and every Periodic Schedule Update throughout the life of the project:

3.5.1 Data Files

Submit the Baseline Cost Loaded Critical Path Method Project Schedule and Monthly Cost Loaded Critical Path Method Project Schedule Updates on electronic media acceptable to the Contracting Officer. Also include the Narrative Report and all required Schedule Reports. Each schedule must have a unique file name and use project specific settings.

3.5.2 Narrative Report

Provide a Narrative Report with each schedule submission. The Narrative Report is expected to communicate to the Government the thorough analysis of the schedule output and the plans to compensate for any problems, either current or potential, which are revealed through that analysis. Include the following information as a minimum in the Narrative Report:

a. Identify and discuss the work scheduled to start in the next update period.

b. A description of activities along the two most critical paths where the total float is less than or equal to 28 calendar days.

c. A description of current and anticipated problem areas or delaying factors and their impact and an explanation of corrective actions taken or required to be taken.

d. Identify and explain why activities based on their calculated late dates should have either started or finished during the update period but did not.

e. Identify and discuss all schedule changes by activity ID and activity name including what specifically was changed and why the change was needed. Include at a minimum new and deleted activities, logic changes, duration changes, calendar changes, lag changes, resource changes, and actual start and finish date changes.

f. Identify and discuss out-of-sequence work.

3.5.3 Schedule Reports

The format, filtering, organizing and sorting for each schedule report will be as directed by the Contracting Officer. Typically, reports contain Activity Numbers, Activity Description, Original Duration, Remaining Duration, Early Start Date, Early Finish Date, Late Start Date, Late Finish Date, Total Float, Actual Start Date, Actual Finish Date, and Percent Complete. Provide the reports electronically in .pdf format. The following lists typical reports that will be requested:

3.5.3.1 Activity Report

List of all activities sorted according to activity number.

3.5.3.2 Logic Report

List of detailed predecessor and successor activities for every activity in ascending order by activity number.

3.5.3.3 Total Float Report

A list of all incomplete activities sorted in ascending order of total float. List activities which have the same amount of total float in ascending order of Early Start Dates. Do not show completed activities on this report.

3.5.3.4 Earnings Report by CLIN

A compilation of the Total Earnings on the project from the NTP to the data date, which reflects the earnings of activities based on the agreements made in the schedule update meeting defined herein. Provided a complete schedule update has been furnished, this report serves as the basis of determining progress payments. Group activities by CLIN and sort by activity number. Provide a total CLIN percent earned value, CLIN percent complete, and project percent complete. The printed report must contain the following for each activity: the Activity Number, Activity Description, Original Budgeted Amount, Earnings to Date, Earnings this period, Total Quantity, Quantity to Date, and Percent Complete (based on cost).

3.5.3.5 Schedule Log (F9 Report)

Provide a Scheduling/Leveling Report generated from the current project schedule being submitted.

3.5.4 Network Diagram

The Network Diagram is required for the Baseline Schedule and Periodic Schedule Updates. Depict and display the order and interdependence of activities and the sequence in which the work is to be accomplished. The Contracting Officer will use, but is not limited to, the following conditions to review compliance with this paragraph:

3.5.4.1 Continuous Flow

Show a continuous flow from left to right with no arrows from right to left. Show the activity number, description, duration, and estimated earned value on the diagram.

3.5.4.2 Project Milestone Dates

Show dates on the diagram for start of project, any contract required interim completion dates, and contract completion dates.

3.5.4.3 Critical Path

Show all activities on the critical path. The critical path is defined as the longest path.

3.5.4.4 Banding

Organize activities using the WBS or as otherwise directed to assist in the understanding of the activity sequence. Typically, this flow will group activities by major elements of work, category of work, work area and/or responsibility.

3.5.4.5 Cash Flow / Schedule Variance Control (SVC) Diagram

With each schedule submission, provide a SVC diagram showing 1) Cash Flow S-Curves indicating planned project cost based on projected early and late activity finish dates, and 2) Earned Value to-date.

3.6 PERIODIC SCHEDULE UPDATE

3.6.1 Periodic Schedule Update Meetings

Contractor and Government representatives shall meet at monthly intervals to review and agree on the information presented in the updated project schedule. The submission of an acceptable, updated monthly cost loaded critical path method project schedule to the Government is a condition precedent to the processing of the Contractor's pay request.

The Contractor's authorized scheduler must organize, group, sort, filter, perform schedule revisions as needed and review functions as requested by the Contractor and/or Government. The meeting is a working interactive exchange which allows the Government and Contractor the opportunity to review the updated schedule on a real time and interactive basis. Provide a draft of the proposed narrative report and schedule data file to the Government a minimum of four (4) calendar days in advance of the meeting. The Contractor's Project Manager and scheduler must attend the meeting with the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer. Superintendents, foremen and major subcontractors must attend the meeting as required to discuss the project schedule and work. Following the periodic schedule update meeting, make corrections to the draft submission. Progress payments are based on a cost-loaded schedule, therefore the Contractor and Government shall agree on percentage of payment for each activity progressed during the update period.

Include only the approved schedule by the Government in the submission and invoice for payment.

Updated Project Schedules shall also be submitted for Government approval in conjunction with any Contractor requests for additional time. Submit copies of purchase orders and confirmation of delivery dates as directed by the

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