2019.08.09 NRCS 100% CD Specifications.pdf

BUILDING 56 2nd FLOOR NRCS CONSOLIDATION

AH Project # 2017360

100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

July 25, 2019

GENERAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATION

D.F.C. Building 56

Suite 330

Denver, CO 80255

Anderson Hallas Architects, PC

715 14th Street

Golden, CO 80401

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SEALS PAGE

SECTION 00 01 07

SEALS PAGES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Professional seals by Design Professionals and others responsible for preparing Construction Documents:

1. Architect:

2. Mechanical Engineer:

3. Electrical Engineer:

4. Fire Protection Engineer:

08/08/2019

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SEALS PAGE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING DOCUMENTS GROUP

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 00 00 Cover

00 01 07 Seals Page

00 01 10 Table of Contents

SPECIFICATIONS GROUP

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 23 00 Alternates

01 25 00 Substitution Procedures

01 29 00 Payment Procedures

01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination

01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation

01 33 00 Submittal Procedures

01 41 00 Regulatory Requirements

01 42 00 References

01 43 00 Quality Assurance

01 45 00 Quality Control

01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls

01 61 00 Common Product Requirements

01 73 29 Cutting and Patching

01 74 00 Cleaning and Waste Management

01 77 00 Closeout Procedures

01 78 00 Closeout Submittals

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 11 00 Metal Doors and Frames

08 14 00 Wood Doors

08 71 00 Door Hardware

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08 80 00 Glazing

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 21 16 Gypsum Board Assemblies

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings

09 65 00 Resilient Flooring

09 68 00 Carpeting

09 84 14 Acoustic Stretched Fabric Systems

09 90 00 Painting and Coating

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage

10 26 00 Corner Guards

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 30 00 Casework

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 00 Common Work Results for Plumbing Piping 22 05 23.12 Ball Valves for Plumbing Piping 22 05 23.14 Check Valves for Plumbing Piping 22 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Plumbing Piping and Equipment 22 05 53 Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment 22 07 19 Plumbing Piping Insulation 22 11 16 Domestic Water Piping 22 13 16 Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping

DIVISION 23 – HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 01 30.52 Existing HVAC Air Distribution System Cleaning 23 05 00 Common Work Results for HVAC 23 05 17 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for HVAC Piping 23 05 48.13 Vibration Controls for HVAC 23 05 53 Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 23 07 13 Duct Insulation 23 31 13 Metal Ducts 23 33 00 Air Duct Accessories 23 33 46 Flexible Ducts

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 19 Low Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

26 05 26 Grounding & Bonding for Electrical Systems

26 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems

26 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems

26 05 53 Identification for Electrical Systems

26 09 23 Lighting Control Devices

26 24 16 Panel Boards

26 27 26 Wiring Devices

26 28 13 Fuses

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26 28 16 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers

26 51 00 Interior Lighting

26 52 13 Emergency and Exit Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems

27 05 28 Pathways for Communications Systems

27 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Communications Systems

27 05 36 Cable Trays for Communications Systems

27 05 53 Identification for Communications Systems

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings

27 11 16 Communications Racks, Frames, and Enclosures

27 13 23 Communications Optical Fiber Backbone Cabling

27 15 13 Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling

DIVISION 28 – FIRE PROTECTION

28 31 11 Fire Detection and Alarm

90% GSA Comment Responses, dated 6/4/19

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ALTERNATES

SECTION 01 2300

ALTERNATES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Description of Alternates.

B. Procedures for pricing Alternates.

1.02 ACCEPTANCE OF ALTERNATES

A. Alternates quoted on Bid Forms will be reviewed and accepted or rejected at Government's option.

B. Coordinate related work and modify surrounding work to integrate the Work of each Alternate.

1.03 SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES

A. Alternate No. 1 - Install wall-mounted acoustic panels as described in specification section 09 84 14 Acoustic Stretched Fabric Wall Systems, and shown on Sheet A9 0.

PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION - NOT USED

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SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 25 00

SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Product substitution procedures during construction.

2. Execution substitution procedures.

B. Related Sections:

1. Section 00 43 25: “Substitution Request Form (During Procurement).”

2. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Definitions used in this Article are not intended to change or modify meaning of other terms used in Contract Documents.

B. Substitutions: Requests for changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction required by Contract Documents proposed by Contractor after award of Contract.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. After award of Contract, requests for substitution will be considered at the discretion of the Government.

B. Submittals:

1. Submit a copy of each request for substitution for consideration.

2. Submit requests in form and in accordance with Government procedures.

3. Identify product, or fabrication or installation method to be replaced in each request.

4. Include related Specification Section and Drawing numbers.

5. Provide complete documentation showing compliance with requirements for substitutions, and following information, as appropriate:

a. Product data, including drawings and descriptions of products, fabrication and installation procedures.

b. Samples, where applicable or requested.

c. A detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitution with those of Work specified.

d. Significant qualities may include elements such as size, weight, durability, performance and visual effect.

e. Coordination information, including a list of changes or modifications needed to other parts of Work and to construction performed by government and separate Contractors that will become necessary to accommodate proposed substitution.

f. A statement indicating substitution's effect on Contractor's Construction Schedule compared to schedule without approval of substitution.

g. Indicate effect of proposed substitution on overall Contract Time.

h. Cost information, including a proposal of net change and impact to other trades, if any in

Contract Sum.

i. Certification by Contractor that substitution proposed is equal-to or better in every significant respect to that required by Contract Documents, and that it will perform adequately in application indicated.

1.4 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES (DURING CONSTRUCTION)

A. Contractor shall promptly notify Government when need for product substitution is discovered.

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SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

B. Government will notify Consultants whose design may be affected and Government.

C. Contractor's substitution request will be received and considered by Government when one or more of following conditions are satisfied, as determined by Government; otherwise requests will be returned without action except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

1. Extensive revisions to Contract Documents are not required.

2. Proposed changes are in keeping with general intent of Contract Documents.

3. Request is timely, fully documented and properly submitted.

1. Request is directly related to an "equivalent product" clause or similar language in Contract

Documents.

2. A substantial advantage is offered Government, in terms of cost, time, energy conservation or other considerations of merit, after deducting offsetting responsibilities Government may be required to bear.

6. Where a proposed substitution involves more than one prime Contractor, each Contractor shall cooperate with other Contractors involved to coordinate Work, provide uniformity and consistency, and to assure compatibility of products.

D. Contractor's submittal of Shop Drawings, Product Data or Samples that relate to construction activities not complying with Contract Documents does not constitute an acceptable or valid request for substitution, nor does it constitute approval even though Government may have accepted submittal.

1.5 GOVERNMENT’S ACTION

A. Government may request additional information or documentation from the Contractor regarding availability, constructability, and scheduling effects as necessary for evaluation of request.

B. Government will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution.

C. Request for substitution not conforming to all requirements will be rejected.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NONE)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (NONE)

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PAYMENT PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 29 00

PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Schedule of values.

2. Progress payment procedures.

B. Related Sections:

1. Section 01 33 00: “Submittal Procedures.”

2. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

1.2 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Submit up-dated or revised Schedule of Values to Government at earliest feasible date, but in no case later than seven days before date scheduled for submittal of initial Application for Payment.

B. Coordinate preparation of Schedule of Values with preparation of Contractor's Construction Schedule.

C. Provide sub-schedules showing values correlated with each phase of payment where Work is separated into phases that require separately phased payments.

D. Provide a breakdown per GSA forms.

E. Break principal Contract amounts down into several line items including, RPO Issue, following: 1.

General Requirements; 2. Existing Conditions; 5. Metals; 6. Wood, Plastics and Composites; 7.

Thermal and Moisture Protection; 8. Openings; 9. Finishes; 10. Specialties; 12. Furnishings; 13.

Special Construction; 21. Fire Suppression; 22. Plumbing; 23. Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning; 26. Electrical 27. Communications; and 28. Fire Protection.

F. Provide additional detail as required by Government.

1.3 APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT

A. Each Application for Payment shall be consistent with previous applications and payments as certified by Government and paid for by Government.

B. Each progress payment date is as indicated in Agreement.

C. Submit one draft Application for Payment to Government for review prior to official submittal.

D. One copy shall include attachments.

1. Transmit each copy with a transmittal form listing attachments, and recording appropriate information related to application in a manner acceptable to Government.

2. Contractor and government shall receive a draft of next application at a project meeting to review and establish conditions of agreement for approval of application and each line item.

E. Administrative actions and submittals that shall proceed or coincide with final application include:

1. Occupancy permits and similar approvals.

2. Warranties (guarantees) and maintenance agreements.

3. Test/adjust/balance records.

4. Maintenance instructions.

5. Start-up performance reports.

6. Change-over information related to Government 's occupancy, use, operation and

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PAYMENT PROCEDURES

maintenance.

7. Final cleaning.

8. Application for reduction of retainage, and consent of surety.

9. Completion of Deficiencies and Omissions (D&O) punchlist.

F. Final Payment Application: Administrative actions and submittals which must precede or coincide with submittal of final payment Application for Payment include following:

1. Completion of Project closeout requirements.

2. Completion of items specified for completion after Substantial Completion.

3. Transmittal of required Project construction records to Government.

4. Removal of temporary facilities and services.

5. Removal of surplus materials, rubbish and similar elements.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NONE)

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

SECTION 01 31 00

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Project management and coordination.

2. Multiple contract coordination.

3. Project meetings.

B. Related Sections:

1. Section 01 10 00: “Summary.”

2. Section 01 43 00: “Quality Assurance.”

3. Section 01 45 00: “Quality Control.”

4. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

1.2 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

A. Coordinate construction activities included under various Specification Sections to:

1. Assure efficient and orderly installation, connection, and operation of each part of Work.

2. Obtain best results, and that operations are carried out with consideration given to conservation of energy, water, and materials.

B. Coordinate installation of different components to assure maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service and repair where availability of space is limited.

C. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

D. Prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved outlining special procedures required for coordination; include such items as required notices, reports, and attendance at meetings.

E. Coordinate temporary enclosures with required inspections and tests to minimize necessity of uncovering completed construction for that purpose.

F. Coordination Drawings:

1. Prepare and submit coordination Drawings where close and careful coordination is required for installation of products and materials fabricated off-site by separate entities, and where limited space availability necessitates maximum utilization of space for efficient installation of different components.

a. Show interrelationship of components shown on separate Shop Drawings.

b. Indicate required installation sequences.

c. Comply with requirements contained in Section 01 33 00, “Submittal Procedures.”

d. Refer to Division 23 Section "Basic Mechanical Requirements," and Division 26 Section

"Basic Electrical Requirements" for specific coordination drawing requirements for mechanical and electrical installations.

1.3 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Pre-Construction Conference:

1. Coordinated by Government.

B. Pre-Installation Conferences:

1. Conduct a pre-installation conference at Project site before each construction activity specifically required by construction documents.

2. Installer and representatives of manufacturers and fabricators involved in or affected by installation, and its coordination or integration with other materials and installations that have

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preceded or will follow, shall attend meeting.

3. Advise Government of scheduled meeting dates.

4. Pre-installation conferences are required for Division 21 Fire Suppression, Division 23 Heating

Ventilating and Air Conditioning and Division 26 Electrical and others required by individual specification section.

5. Review progress of other construction activities and preparations for the particular activity under consideration at each pre-installation conference, including requirements for:

a. Contract Documents.

b. Deliveries.

c. Shop Drawings, Product Data and quality control Samples.

d. Possible conflicts.

e. Time schedules.

f. Weather limitations.

g. Manufacturer's recommendations.

h. Acceptability of substrates.

i. Space and access limitations.

j. Inspection and testing requirements.

k. Required performance results.

l. Recording requirements.

m. Protection.

6. Record significant discussions and agreements and disagreements of each conference, along with approved schedule.

7. Distribute record of meeting to everyone concerned, promptly, including Government.

C. Progress Meetings:

1. Conduct progress meetings at Project site weekly.

2. Coordinate with Government for scheduled meeting dates.

3. Coordinate dates of meetings with preparation of payment request.

4. Review and correct or approve minutes of previous progress meeting.

5. Review other items of significance that could affect progress.

6. Include topics for discussion as appropriate to current status of Project:

7. Contractor's Construction Schedule:

a. Project weekly up-date, reviewed weekly (minimum 2 week forecast).

b. Determine where each activity is in relation to Contractor's Construction Schedule, whether on time or ahead or behind schedule.

c. Determine how construction behind schedule will be expedited; secure commitments from parties involved to do so.

d. Discuss whether schedule revisions are required to ensure that current and subsequent activities will be completed within Contract Time.

8. Review present and future needs of each entity present, including such items as:

a. Site utilization, deliveries, working hours, access.

b. Housekeeping.

c. Quality and Work standards.

d. Change Orders and construction change directives.

e. Unresolved field changes and cost changes.

f. Delivery of government supplied items.

9. Reporting:

a. Distribute copies of minutes of previous meeting to each party present and to other parties who should have been present.

b. Include a brief summary, in narrative form, of progress since previous meeting and report.

10. Schedule Updating:

a. Revise construction schedule after each progress meeting where revisions to schedule have been made or recognized.

b. Issue revised schedule with report of previous meeting.

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1.4 PROJECT SITE ADMINISTRATION

A. Obtain all permits, inspections, approvals, and certificates required by law.

B. Conform to all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable to the location of Work.

C. Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities to avoid conflicts and ensure orderly progress of Work.

D. Require Installer of each major component to inspect both substrate and conditions under which Work is to be performed.

E. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in an acceptable manner.

F. Comply with manufacturer's installation instructions and recommendations to extent that those instructions and recommendations are more explicit or stringent than requirements contained in Contract Documents.

G. Inspect Deliveries:

1. Inspect materials or equipment immediately upon delivery and again prior to installation.

2. Reject damaged and defective items.

H. Coordinate existing air intake systems temporary shutdown with Government in advance of odor producing construction processes.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NONE)

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CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

SECTION 01 32 00

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Scheduling of work.

2. Construction progress schedule.

3. Submittals schedule.

4. Survey and layout data.

5. Construction progress reporting.

6. Periodic work observation.

7. Photographic documentation.

8. Purchase order tracking.

B. Related Sections:

1. Section 01 10 00: “Summary.”

2. Section 01 43 00: “Quality Assurance.”

3. Section 01 45 00: “Quality Control.”

4. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

1.2 SCHEDULING OF WORK

A. Contractor shall schedule his work and that of all other trades so as to facilitate general progress of work.

B. Contractor shall schedule work to assure efficient and orderly installation, connection, and operation of each part of Work to obtain best results.

1.3 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE

A. Within 14 calendar days after receipt of Notice To Proceed, Contractor shall submit for Government’s review, two copies of Project Schedule.

B. Failure to submit original Project Schedule within fourteen calendar days after receipt of Notice To Proceed, or to up-date Schedule monthly shall result in withholding of payments due to Contractor until these provisions are complied with.

C. Construction Progress Schedule:

1. Schedule shall reflect Contractor’s proposed plan for completion of Work and include:

a. Proposed sequencing of and duration for construction activities of Contractor, as well as Subcontractor and Sub-subcontractor work.

b. Work sequences that are logical and coordinated.

c. Project milestones, such as sub-phases, substantial completion, completion, and occupancy.

2. Schedule shall be up-dated:

a. On a monthly basis for purpose of recording and monitoring progress of Work.

b. Whenever ratio of work completed to contract time is affected by work progress.

c. Provide up-dated progress schedule with progress payment request.

3. Contractor shall institute corrective measures to remain on schedule.

1.4 SUBMITTALS SCHEDULE

A. Refer to Section 01 33 00, “Submittal Procedures.”

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CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

1.5 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS REPORTING

A. Contractor shall meet with Government’s representative each month at a project schedule update meeting to review actual progress made through status date of project schedule update, including dates activities were started and/or completed and percentage of work completed on each activity started and/or completed.

B. The monthly updating of project schedule shall be an integral part of process upon which progress payments will be made under this contract.

1.6 PERIODIC WORK OBSERVATION

A. Contractor and Government’s Representative shall observe Work on a weekly basis.

1.7 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

A. Progress Photographs:

1. Photographically document site conditions prior to start of construction operations.

2. Take bi-weekly photographs throughout entire project.

3. Photographs shall be provided for unrestricted use by Government.

4. Submit minimum twenty photographs via email with each application for payment.

5. Organize photographs by date and description.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NONE)

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Certificates.

2. Design data.

3. Field test reporting.

4. Shop drawings, product data, and samples.

5. Source quality control reporting.

B. Related Sections:

1. 01 43 00: “Quality Assurance.”

2. 01 78 00: “Closeout Submittals.”

3. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor shall:

1. Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

2. Transmit each submittal to Government sufficiently in advance of performance of related construction activities to avoid delay.

3. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals and related activities that require sequential activity.

4. Allow sufficient review time so that installation will not be delayed as a result of time required to process submittals, including time for re-submittals.

B. Submittal Preparation:

1. Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

2. Indicate name of entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

3. Include following information on label for processing and recording action taken.

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Government.

d. Name and address of Contractor.

e. Name, address and phone number of subcontractor.

f. Name, address and phone number of supplier.

g. Name of manufacturer including phone numbers.

h. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

i. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

C. General Contractor Submittal Checking:

1. Check each submittal for conformance to contract documents (each specification page, item by item), show field dimension verifications and actual field conditions and dimensions.

2. Stamp and sign each submitted "APPROVED, CONFORMING TO ALL CONTRACT

REQUIREMENTS (EXCEPT AS NOTED)."

3. Submittals not checked, stamped, and approved by Contractor will be returned, marked

"REJECTED-INCOMPLETE."

D. Submittal Transmittal:

1. Transmit each submittal from Contractor to Government using a transmittal form.

2. Record on transmittal record relevant information and requests for data

H. Identification of Submittals:

1. Consecutively number submittals.

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2. Accompany each submittal with a letter of transmittal showing transmittal number, date of transmittal, Specification Section or Drawing Number to which submittal pertains, brief description of material submitted and company name of submittal originator.

3. Identification: Mark submittal number on at least first page of each copy of each submittal.

4. Submittal Log: Maintain in construction site office an accurate submittal log for duration of construction period, showing status of all submittals of all types.

5. Engineering data:

a. Provide submittal drawings and calculation of products requiring engineering designs by manufacturer or fabricator.

b. These drawings and calculations are to be "wet stamped" and signed by a licensed professional engineer licensed in Colorado (except as agreed by Government prior to submission).

I. Administrative Submittals: Refer to other Division 01 Sections and other Contract Documents for requirements for administrative submittals.

1. Applications for payment.

2. Performance and payment bonds.

3. Insurance certificates.

4. List of Subcontractors

J. Submittal Schedule:

1. After development and acceptance of Contractor's construction schedule, prepare a complete schedule of submittals.

2. Submit schedule within 14 calendar days of date required for establishment of Contractor's construction schedule.

3. Coordinate submittal schedule with list of subcontracts, schedule of values and list of products as well as Contractor's construction schedule.

4. Prepare schedule in chronological order; include submittals required during first ninety days of construction.

5. Provide following information:

a. Scheduled date for first submittal.

b. Related Section number.

c. Submittal category.

d. Name of subcontractor.

e. Description of part of Work covered.

f. Scheduled date for re-submittal

g. Scheduled date of Government’s final release or approval.

6. Distribution: Following response to initial submittal, print and distribute copies to Government, subcontractors, and other parties required to comply with submittal dates indicated.

1.3 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

A. Shop Drawings:

1. Shall include fabrication and installation drawings, setting diagrams, schedules, patterns, templates and similar drawings.

2. Include following information:

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products and materials included.

c. Detailed plans and sections as required.

d. Necessary details, including connections with other work.

d. Compliance with specified standards.

e. Notation of coordination requirements.

f. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

g. Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns and similar full- size Drawings, submit Shop

Drawings on sheets at least 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches but no larger than 36 inches by 48 inches.

3. Coordination drawings are a special type of Shop Drawing that show relationship and integration of different construction elements that require careful coordination during

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fabrication or installation to fit in space provided or function as intended.

4. Contractor Checking:

a. Check each shop drawing for conformance to contract documents.

b. Stamp and sign each shop drawing “APPROVED, CONFORMING TO ALL CONTRACT

REQUIREMENTS (EXCEPT AS NOTED).”

c. Shop drawings not checked, stamped, and approved will be returned, marked

“REJECTED – INCOMPLETE.”

B. Product Data:

1. Product Data includes printed information such as manufacturer's installation instructions, catalog cuts, standard color charts, roughing-in diagrams and templates, standard wiring diagrams and performance curves.

2. Where Product Data must be specially prepared because standard printed data is not suitable for use, submit as "Shop Drawings."

3. Mark each copy to show applicable choices and options.

4. Where printed Product Data includes information on several products, some of which are not required, mark copies to indicate the applicable information.

5. Submit five copies to Government.

C. Samples:

1. Submit full-size, fully fabricated Samples cured and finished as specified and physically identical with the material or product proposed.

2. Samples include partial sections of manufactured or fabricated components, cuts or containers of materials, color range sets, and swatches showing color, texture and pattern.

3. Submit one set of each color, texture, and pattern.

1.4 NUMBER OF SUBMITTAL COPIES

A. Certificates and Product Data: Five copies required to be submitted to Government.

B. Samples: Three sets of each color, texture, and pattern required to be submitted to Government.

C. Shop Drawings: One electronic file (Portable Document Format - PDF) and one black-line set of prints required to be submitted to Government.

1.5 GOVERNMENT’S ACTION

A. Except for submittals for record, information or similar purposes, where action and return is required or requested, Government will review each submittal, mark to indicate action taken, and return promptly.

B. Government’s checking is only for general conformance with design concept of Project and information given in Contract Documents. Contractor shall be responsible for dimensions to be confirmed and correlated at job site: information that pertains solely to fabrication process or to means and methods of construction; coordination of work of all trades; and performing all work in a safe and satisfactory manner. This review does not modify Contractor’s duty to comply with Contract Documents.

C. Compliance with specified characteristics shall be Contractor's responsibility.

D. Government Action:

1. Government will annotate each submittal with one or more of the following:

2. Stamp will be appropriately marked, as follows, to indicate action taken:

a. “NO EXCEPTION TAKEN:” Fabrication, installation and/or application may be undertaken. That part of Work covered by submittal may proceed provided it complies with requirements of Contract Documents; final acceptance will depend on that compliance.

b. “MAKE CORRECTIONS NOTED:” Action does not authorize changes to the Contract Sum or Contract Schedule. That part of Work covered by submittal may proceed provided it complies with notations or corrections on submittal and requirements of

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Contract Documents; final acceptance will depend on that compliance.

c. “REJECTED:” Reason(s) for rejection shall be noted on submittal or in an accompanying letter. Do not proceed with that part of Work covered by submittal, including purchasing, fabrication, delivery, or other activity until “NO EXCEPTION TAKEN” or “MAKE CORRECTIONS NOTED” action has been indicated by Government. Do not permit submittals marked with this action to be used at Project site, or elsewhere where Work is in progress.

d. “REVISE AND RESUBMIT:” Fabrication, installation and/or application shall not be undertaken. In resubmitting, limit corrections to items marked. Do not proceed with that part of Work covered by submittal, including purchasing, fabrication, delivery, or other activity. Do not permit submittals marked with this action to be used at Project site, or elsewhere where Work is in progress.

e. “SUBMIT SPECIFIED ITEM:” Fabrication, installation and/or application shall not be undertaken. Do not proceed with that part of Work covered by submittal, including purchasing, fabrication, delivery, or other activity until specified item is submitted and “NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN” or “MAKE CORRECTIONS NOTED” action has been indicated by Government.

1.6 DISTRIBUTION

A. Government will keep three copies of reviewed and acted upon submittals:

1. Government will retain one copy for his use.

2. Government will distribute one copy each to Project File and Government’s Consultant for their use.

B. Government will return two copies of reviewed and acted upon submittals to Contractor for his use.

C. Refer to individual Specification Sections for specific submittal requirements.

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PART 3 – EXECUTIONS (NONE)

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REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 41 00

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Codes.

2. Laws.

3. Rules.

4. Fees.

5. Permits.

1.2 CODES

A. Obtain all permits, inspections, approvals, and certificates required by law.

B. Conform to all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable to location of Work which shall include but not be limited to:

1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

2. Life Safety Code (LSC).

3. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

a. NFPA 70 National Electric Code

b. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

4. Occupational, Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

5. International Building Code (IBC) 2015.

6. International Fire Code (IFC) 2015.

7. General Services Administration (GSA) Facilities Standards (P-100), July 2018.

8. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

9. The Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS)

C. Publication Dates: Comply with codes and standards in effect at date of Contract Documents, except where a standard or a specific date or edition is indicated.

1.3 LAWS

A. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)

B. Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (ABA)

D. Colorado Safety Glazing Act, 30-2-17.

1.4 FEES

A. State of Colorado; paid by Contractor.

B. State Electrical Board; paid by Contractor.

1.5 AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION

A. GSA Regional Fire Protection/Fire Marshal, shall be the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

B. AHJ shall be responsible for final acceptance.

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REFERENCES

SECTION 01 42 00

REFERENCES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Abbreviations and acronyms.

2. Definitions.

3. Reference Standards.

B. Related Sections:

1. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

1.2 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS AND CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Conventions:

1. This Specification uses certain conventions regarding style of language and intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations or circumstances.

2. These conventions are explained as follows:

a. Abbreviated Language:

1) Language used in Specifications and other Contract Documents may be abbreviated.

2) Words and meanings shall be interpreted as appropriate.

3) Words that are implied, but not stated, shall be interpolated as sense requires.

4) Singular words will be interpreted as plural and plural words interpreted as singular where applicable as context of Contract Documents indicates.

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

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

d. At certain locations in Text, subjective language is used for clarity to describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by Contractor, or by others when so noted.

e. Omission of words or phrases, such as "Contractor shall," "in conformity with," "shall be,"

"as noted on Drawings," "according to Drawings," "a," "an," "all," and “the” are intentional.

f. Omitted words or phrases shall be supplied by inference.

B. Abbreviations/acronyms used in Specifications:

BTU British thermal unit OSF ounces-per-square-foot C Celsius OSI ounces-per-square-inch CF cubic feet (foot) OSY ounces-per-square-yard CFM cubic-feet-per-minute PCF pounds-per-cubic-foot CY cubic yard(s) PCY pounds-per-cubic-yard F Fahrenheit PDF Portable Document Format FPM feet-per-minute PPM parts-per-million GPM gallons-per-minute PSF pounds-per-square-foot GSC grams-per-square-centimeter PSI pounds-per-square-inch HP horse power PSY pounds-per-square-yard KSI kips-per-square-inch RPM revolutions-per-minute LF linear feet (foot) SF square feet (foot) LY linear yard(s) SI square inch(es) MPH miles-per-hour SY square yard(s) OC on center VOC volatile organic compounds OLY ounces-per-linear-yard WSC watts-per-square-centimeter

1.3 DEFINITIONS

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A. Basic Contract definitions are included in the Federal Acquisition Requirements (FAR) clauses.

B. Indicated:

1. Graphic representations, notes, or schedules on Drawings, or other Paragraphs or Schedules in Specifications, and similar requirements in Contract Documents.

2. Other terms such as “shown,” “noted,” “scheduled,” and “specified” are also used to help reader locate reference.

3. There is no limitation on location.

C. Directed: Term and others such as “requested,” “authorized,” “selected,” “approved,” “required,” and “remitted” mean directed by Government, requested by Government, and similar phrases.

D. Approved: When used in conjunction with Government’s action on Contractor's submittals, applications, and requests, is limited to Government's duties and responsibilities as stated in Conditions of Contract.

E. Regulations: Laws, ordinances, statutes, and lawful orders issued by entities having jurisdiction, as well as rules, conventions, and agreements within construction industry that control performance of Work.

F. Furnish: Supply and deliver to Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations.

G. Install: Operations at Project site including actual unloading, unpacking, assembly, erection, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning, making operational, and similar operations.

H. Provide: To furnish and install, complete and ready for intended use.

I. Installer:

1. Contractor or another entity engaged by Contractor, either as an employee, subcontractor, or contractor of lower tier, to perform a particular construction activity, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations.

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

J. Experienced: When used with term “Installer,” means having a minimum of five previous projects similar in size and scope to this Project, being familiar with special requirements indicated, and having complied with requirements of authority having jurisdiction.

K. Trades:

1. Using terms such as “carpentry” is not intended to imply that certain construction activities must be performed by accredited or unionized individuals of a corresponding generic name, such as carpenter.

2. It also does not imply that requirements specified apply exclusively to tradespersons of corresponding generic name.

L. Project Site:

1. Space available to Contractor for performing construction activities either exclusively or in conjunction with others performing other work as part of Project.

2. Extent of Project site is shown on Drawings and may or may not be identical with description of land on which Project is to be built.

M. Testing Agency: Independent entity engaged to perform specific inspections or tests, at Project site or elsewhere, and to report on and, if required, to interpret results of those inspections or tests.

1.4 REFERENCE STANDARDS

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A. Applicability of Standards:

1. Except where Contract Documents include more stringent requirements, referenced construction industry standards have same force and effect as if bound or copied directly into Contract Documents to extent referenced.

2. Such standards are made a part of Contract Documents by reference.

B. Publication Dates: Comply with standards in effect as of date of Contract Documents.

C. Conflicting Requirements: Where compliance with two or more standards is specified and where standards may establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, refer requirements that are different but apparently equal and other uncertainties to Government for a decision before proceeding.

D. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels:

1. Quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be minimum provided or performed.

2. Actual installation shall comply exactly with or exceed minimum quantity or quality specified.

3. To comply with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for context of requirements.

4. Refer uncertainties to Government for a decision before proceeding.

E. Copies of Standards:

1. Each entity engaged in construction on Project is required to be familiar with industry standards applicable to its construction activity.

2. Copies of applicable standards are not bound with Contract Documents.

3. Where copies of standards are needed to perform a required construction activity, Contractor shall obtain copies directly from publication source.

4. A copy of 2006 International Building Code shall be maintained in construction office.

F. Abbreviations and Names:

1. Trade association names and titles of general standards are frequently abbreviated.

2. Where such acronyms or abbreviations are used in Specifications or other Contract

Documents, they mean recognized name of trade association, standards-generating organization, authority having jurisdiction, or other entity applicable to context of Text provision.

3. Refer to "Encyclopedia of Associations," published by Gale Research Co., available in most libraries.

1.5 REFERENCES

AAMA American Architectural Manufacturers Assoc.

1540 E. Dundee Road, Suite 310 Palatine, IL 60067 (708) 202-1350

ABA Architectural Barriers Act

ADAAG Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines US Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board 1111 18th Street, NW Suite 501 Washington, D.C. 20036-3894 (202) 653-7834

AGC Association of General Contractors of America (703) 548-3118 www.agc.org

AIA American Institute of Architects 1735 New York Ave., NW Washington, DC 20006 (202) 626-7300 http://www.agc.org/

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AISC American Institute of Steel Construction 1 East Wacker Drive, Suite 3100 Chicago, Illinois 60601-2001

AISI American Iron and Steel Institute 1101 17th Street, NW Washington D.C. 20036-4700

ALSC American Lumber Standards Committee P.O. Box 210 Germantown, Maryland 20875

ANSI American National Standards Institute 11 West 42nd Street, 13th Floor New York, NY 10036 (212) 642-4900

APA American Plywood Association (See EWA)

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers 1791 Tullie Circle, NE Atlanta, GA 30329 (404) 636-8400

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers 345 East 47th St.

New York, NY 10017 (212) 705-7722

ASC Associated Specialty Contractors

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials 1916 Race St.

Philadelphia, PA 19103-1187 (215) 977-9679

AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute P.O. Box 1550 13924 Braddock Rd., Suite 100 Centreville, VA 22020 (703) 222-1100

AWS American Welding Society, Inc.

550 NW LeJeune Road Miami, Florida 33126

BHMA Builders' Hardware Manufacturers Assoc.

355 Lexington Ave., 17th Floor New York, NY 10017 (212) 661-4261

CFR Code of Federal Regulations http://law.justia.com/us/cfr/index.html

CPSC Consumer Product Safety Commission U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 4330 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 504-7923

CRI Carpet and Rug Institute 310 S. Holiday Avenue Dalton, Georgia 30722-2048 http://law.justia.com/us/cfr/index.html

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DHI Door and Hardware Institute 14170 New Brook Drive Chantilly, VA 22022 (703) 222-2010

EWA APA - The Engineered Wood Association P.O. Box 11700 Tacoma, Washington 98411-0700

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

FGMA Flat Glass Marketing Assoc.

White Lakes Professional Bldg.

3310 S.W. Harrison Topeka, KS 66611-2279 (913) 266-7013

FM Factory Mutual Research Organization 1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike P.O. Box 9102 Norwood, MA 02062 (617) 762-4300

GA Gypsum Association 810 First Street, NE, Suite 510 Washington, DC 20002 (202) 289-5440

GS Green Seal 1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 827; Washington, DC 20036-5525 greenseal@greenseal.org (202) 872-6400

HMA Hardwood Manufacturers Assoc.

400 Penn Center Blvd.

Pittsburgh, PA 15235 (412) 829-0770

HPMA Hardwood Plywood Manufacturers Assoc.

1825 Michael Farraday Drive P.O. Box 2789 Reston, VA 22090-2789 (703) 435-2900

IBC International Building Code (by IBCO)

ICC International Code Council

IESNA Illuminating Engineering Society of North America 345 E. 47th St.

New York, NY 10017 (212) 705-7926

NAAMM The National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers 8 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 1000 Chicago, Illinois 60603

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Assoc.

2101 L St., NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20037 (202) 457-8400

NFPA National Fire Protection Assoc.

One Batterymarch Park P.O. Box 9101 (617) 770-3000 Quincy, MA 02269-9101 (800) 344-3555 mailto:greenseal@greenseal.org

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NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH Building 1, Room 3007 1600 Clifton Road, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30333

NSF NSF International (Formerly National Sanitation Foundation) 3475 Plymouth Road P.O. Box 130140 AnnArbor, Michigan 48113-0140

NWWDA National Wood Window & Door Association 1400 E. Touhy Avenue Suite G54 Des Plaines, IL 60018 (708) 299-5200

SDI Steel Door Institute 30200 Detroit Road Cleveland, Ohio 44145-1967

SEMS Sustainability & Environmental Management System Rocky Mountain Region Public Buildings Service Denver Federal Center, Building 41 Denver, CO 80225 (888)999-4777

SIGMA Sealed Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association 401 N. Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611-4267

SMAW Shielded Metal Arc Welding

SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Assoc.

4201 Lafayette Center Dr.

Chantilly, VA 22021 (703) 803-2980

SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council 40 24th Street, 6th Floor Pittsburg, Pennsylvania 15222-4643

TCA Tile Council of America 100 Clemson Research Boulevard Anderson, South Carolina 29625

UL Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

333 Pfingsten Rd.

Northbrook, IL 60062 (708) 272-8800

WCLIB West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau (Grading Rules) P.O. Box 23145 Portland, Oregon 97281-3145

WDMA Window and Door Manufacturers Association (800) 223-2301 www.wdma.com (847) 299-5200

WHI Warnock Hersey International 211 Schoolhouse Street Coquitlam, British Columbia V3K, 4X9 http://www.wdma.com/

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Canada

WWPA Western Wood Products Association (Grading Rules) Yeon Building 522 SW 5th Avenue Portland, Oregon 97204-2122

G. Federal Government Agencies:

1. Names and titles of Federal Government Standard- or Specification-producing agencies are often abbreviated.

2. Following acronyms or abbreviations referenced in Contract Documents indicate names of standard- or Specification-producing agencies of federal government:

CS Commercial Standard (U.S. Department of Commerce) Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-2000

DOT Department of Transportation 400 Seventh St., SW Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4000

EPA Environmental Protection Agency 401 M St., SW Washington, DC 20460 (202) 382-2090

FS Federal Specification (from GSA) Specifications Unit (WFSIS) 7th and D St., SW Washington, DC 20407 (202) 708-9205

GSA General Services Administration F St. and 18th St., NW Washington, DC 20405 (202) 708-5082

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration (U.S. Department of Labor) N3647 200 Constitution Ave., NW Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8148

UFAS Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards General Services Administration 18th and F Avenues, NW Room 3044 Washington, D.C. 20405 (202) 566-0038

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QUALITY ASSURANCE

SECTION 01 43 00

QUALITY ASSURANCE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Manufacturer qualifications.

2. Supplier qualifications.

3. Fabricator qualifications.

4. Installer qualifications.

5. Testing and inspecting agency qualifications.

6. Code-required special inspector qualifications.

7. Manufacturer’s field services.

8. Field samples.

9. Mockups.

B. Related Sections:

1. Section 01 33 00: “Submittal Procedures.”

2. Section 01 45 00: “Quality Control.”

3. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

C. Abbreviations:

1. American Society for testing Materials (ASTM)

1.2 MANUFACTURER QUALIFICATIONS

A. Company specializing in manufacturer of materials specified.

B. Shall have a minimum of five years of production experience with material manufacturing, and whose published product literature clearly indicates general compliance of products with requirements of Specification Section.

1.3 FABRICATOR QUALIFICATIONS

A. Regularly engaged in production of materials.

B. Shall have a minimum of five years of fabrication experience with materials similar in size and scope to this project.

1.4 INSTALLER QUALIFICATIONS

A. Shall have a minimum of five previous projects similar in size and scope to this project.

B. Shall be familiar with special requirements indicated in appropriate Specification Sections.

1.5 TESTING AND INSPECTING AGENCY QUALIFICATIONS

A. Independent entity engaged to perform specific inspections or tests, at Project site or elsewhere, and to report on and, if required, to interpret results of those inspections or tests.

B. Shall have a minimum of five years experience in specific type of testing to be performed.

C. Laboratory shall be capable of performing all tests and inspections specified in Contract Documents according to appropriate ASTM standards.

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1.6 MANUFACTURER’S FIELD SERVICES

A. When specified, requires material or product suppliers or manufacturers to provide qualified staff personnel to observe site conditions and to initiate instructions when necessary.

B. Report observations and site decisions or instructions that are supplemental or contrary to…