2020-87050_Highland_Park_Wood_Features_SPECS.pdf

Highland Park Super Playground:

Reclaimed Wood Features in

Highland Park

1024 Reservoir Drive

Pittsburgh, PA 15206 for

City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works

Pittsburgh, PA

DPW Project No.: 2020-87050

PROJECT MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS

Issued for Bid

November 3, 2021

Prepared by:

166 46th Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15201

MERRITT CHASE Highland Park Super Playground:

Pittsburgh, PA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Section 000001

Project Identification

Cover Sheet

No. of Pages

Print Date

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Section 000115 Section 004322

List of Drawing Sheets Unit Prices Form

Section 011000

Section 011200

Section 012200

Section 012500

Section 013100

Division 1 – General Requirements

Summary

Multiple Contract Summary

Unit Prices

Substitution Procedures

Project Management and Coordination

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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DOCUMENT 000115 - LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

1.1 LIST OF DRAWINGS

A. List of Drawings: Drawings consist of the following Contract Drawings and other drawings of type indicated:

1. G-000 COVER SHEET

2. L-100 SITE PLAN

3. L-400 RECLAIMED WOOD DETAILS

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UNIT PRICES FORM

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DOCUMENT 004322 - UNIT PRICES FORM

1.1 BID INFORMATION

A. Bidder: ____________________________________________________.

B. Project Name: Highland Park Super Playground: Reclaimed Wood Features.

C. Project Location: 1024 Reservoir Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.

D. Owner: City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works.

E. Owner Project Number: 2020-87050.

F. Landscape Architect: Merritt Chase.

G. Landscape Architect Project Number: 20007.

1.2 BID FORM SUPPLEMENT

A. This form is required to be attached to the Bid Form.

B. If the unit price does not affect the Work of this Contract, the Bidder shall indicate "NOT

APPLICABLE."

1.3 UNIT PRICES

A. Unit-Price No. 1: Wood Stump Table.

1. _______________________________________ dollars ($_____________) per unit.

B. Unit-Price No. 2: Wood Stool for Stump Table.

1. _______________________________________ dollars ($_____________) per unit.

C. Unit-Price No. 3: Log Bench with Back.

1. _______________________________________ dollars ($_____________) per unit.

D. Unit-Price No. 4: Wood Stump Stepper.

1. _______________________________________ dollars ($_____________) per unit.

E. Unit-Price No. 5: Fallen Log.

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1. _______________________________________ dollars ($_____________) per unit.

F. Unit-Price No. 6: Giant Fallen Log.

1. _______________________________________ dollars ($_____________) per unit.

1.4 SUBMISSION OF BID SUPPLEMENT

A. Respectfully submitted this ____ day of ____________, 2021.

B. Submitted By:___________________________________(Insert name of bidding firm or corporation).

C. Authorized Signature:___________________________________(Handwritten signature).

D. Signed By:______________________________________________(Type or print name).

E. Title:___________________________________(Owner/Partner/President/Vice President).

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SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

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

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Work performed by Owner.

4. Work under Owner's separate contracts.

5. Owner's product purchase contracts.

6. Owner-furnished/Contractor-installed (OFCI) products.

7. Owner-furnished/Owner-installed (OFOI) products.

8. Contractor's use of site and premises.

9. Work restrictions.

10. Specification and Drawing conventions.

11. Miscellaneous provisions.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Work Package: A group of specifications, drawings, and schedules prepared by the design team to describe a portion of the Project Work for pricing, permitting, and construction.

1.4 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: Highland Park Super Playground: Reclaimed Wood Features (DPW No.

2020-87050).

1. Project Location: 1024 Reservoir Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.

B. Owner: The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works.

1. Owner's Representative: Andrea Ketzel, RLA. Senior Project Landscape Architect. 414

Grant Street, Room 301. Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Phone: 412.255.8852.

C. Architect: Merritt Chase LLC. 166 46th Street. Pittsburgh, PA 15201.

1. Architect's Representative: Terrie Brightman, PLA. Senior Associate. Phone:

412.680.9579.

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1.5 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work of Project is defined by the Contract Documents and includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Project includes the fabrication and installation of reclaimed wood stump steppers, wood stump stools, wood stump tables, fallen logs, giant fallen logs, and log benches with backs.

B. Type of Contract:

1. Project will be constructed under coordinated, concurrent multiple contracts. See

Section 011200 "Multiple Contract Summary" for a list of multiple contracts, a description of work included under each of the multiple contracts.

1.6 WORK PERFORMED BY OWNER

A. Cooperate fully with Owner, so work may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying Work under this Contract or work by Owner. Coordinate the Work of this Contract with work performed by Owner.

B. Preceding Work: Owner will perform the following construction operations at Project site.

Those operations are scheduled to be substantially complete before Work under this Contract begins.

1. Removal of Trees indicated on Construction Drawings.

1.7 WORK UNDER OWNER'S SEPARATE CONTRACTS

A. Work with Separate Contractors: Cooperate fully with Owner's separate contractors, so work on those contracts may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying Work under this Contract or other contracts. Coordinate the Work of this Contract with work performed under Owner's separate contracts.

B. Concurrent Work: Owner has or will award separate contract(s) for the following construction operations at Project site. Those operations will be conducted simultaneously with Work under this Contract.

1. Highland Park Super Playground (General Contract): The installation of pavements, walls, edges, fencing, plantings, soils, boulders, furnishings, and other Work indicated.

2. Highland Park Super Playground Play Equipment: To Kompan, Inc. to furnish and install the playground equipment selected for this project site.

3. Highland Park Super Playground Safety Surfacing: To furnish and install poured-in-place safety surfacing in accordance with the Contract Documents on the prepared subgrade.

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1.8 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. Restricted Use of Site: Contractor shall have limited use of Project site for construction operations as indicated on Drawings by the Contract limits and as indicated by requirements of this Section.

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

a. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances by construction operations.

b. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

B. Condition of Existing Shelter: Maintain the existing shelter, site walls, and pavement throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations.

C. Condition of Existing Grounds: Maintain portions of existing grounds, landscaping, and hardscaping affected by construction operations throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations.

1.9 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Comply with restrictions on construction operations.

1. Comply with limitations on use of public streets, work on public streets, rights of way, and other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. On-Site Work Hours: As defined by the City of Pittsburgh Zoning Code.

C. Smoking and Controlled Substance Restrictions: Use of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, and other controlled substances on Owner's property is not permitted.

D. Employee Identification: Provide identification tags for Contractor personnel working on

Project site. Require personnel to use identification tags at all times.

E. Employee Screening: Comply with Owner's requirements for drug and background screening of

Contractor personnel working on Project site.

1. Maintain list of approved screened personnel with Owner's representative.

1.10 SPECIFICATION AND DRAWING CONVENTIONS

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

These conventions are as follows:

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1. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

2. Text Color: Text used in the Specifications, including units of measure, manufacturer and product names, and other text may appear in multiple colors or underlined as part of a hyperlink; no emphasis is implied by text with these characteristics.

3. Hypertext: Text used in the Specifications may contain hyperlinks. Hyperlinks may allow for access to linked information that is not residing in the Specifications. Unless otherwise indicated, linked information is not part of the Contract Documents.

4. Specification requirements are to be performed by Contractor unless specifically stated otherwise.

B. Division 01 General Requirements: Requirements of Sections in Division 01 apply to the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

C. Drawing Coordination: Requirements for materials and products identified on Drawings are described in detail in the Specifications. One or more of the following are used on Drawings to identify materials and products:

1. Terminology: Materials and products are identified by the typical generic terms used in the individual Specifications Sections.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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SECTION 011200 - MULTIPLE CONTRACT SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

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

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes a summary of each contract, including responsibilities for coordination and temporary facilities and controls.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 011000 "Summary" for the Work covered by the Contract Documents, restrictions on use of Project site, coordination with occupants, and work restrictions.

2. Section 013100 "Project Management and Coordination" for general coordination requirements.

1.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTS

A. Extent of Contract: Unless the Agreement contains a more specific description of the Work of each Contract, requirements indicated on Drawings and in Specification Sections determine which contract includes a specific element of Project.

1. Unless otherwise indicated, the work described in this Section for each contract shall be complete systems and assemblies, including products, components, accessories, and installation required by the Contract Documents.

B. Substitutions: Each contractor shall cooperate with other contractors involved to coordinate approved substitutions with remainder of the work.

C. Temporary Facilities and Controls: In addition to specific responsibilities for temporary facilities and controls indicated in this Section and in Section 015000 "Temporary Facilities and

Controls," each contractor is responsible for the following:

1. Installation, operation, maintenance, and removal of each temporary facility necessary for its own normal construction activity, and costs and use charges associated with each facility, except as otherwise provided for in this Section.

2. Plug-in electric power cords and extension cords, supplementary plug-in task lighting, and special lighting necessary exclusively for its own activities.

3. General hoisting facilities for its own construction activities.

4. Waste disposal facilities, including collection and legal disposal of its own hazardous, dangerous, unsanitary, or other harmful waste materials.

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5. Progress cleaning of work areas affected by its operations on a daily basis.

6. Secure lockup of its own tools, materials, and equipment.

7. Construction aids and miscellaneous services and facilities necessary exclusively for its own construction activities.

1.4 RECLAIMED WOOD FEATURES CONTRACT

A. Work of this Contract includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Fabrication of reclaimed wood features.

2. Delivery of reclaimed wood features and their requires accessories for installation.

3. Installation of reclaimed wood features.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

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UNIT PRICES

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SECTION 012200 - UNIT PRICES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

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

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for unit prices.

1.3 GENERAL

A. Unit Price is the price, proposed by Bidders and stated on Bid Form, per unit of measurement for Work which may be added or deducted from the Contract.

B. Unit Prices shall include necessary material, labor, overhead, profit and applicable taxes.

C. The Contract Documents specify similar Work to that described by Unit Prices. Unit Prices are to be provided independently of the price listed for Work included in Base Bid.

1.4 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES

A. The Owner or Architect will verify units of measurement and reserves the right to reject

Contractor’s measurement of work-in-place for such unit prices.

1.5 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

A. Payment will be made per unit of measurement specified for each Unit Price item, complete and in place or a portion thereof.

1. Work, material or labor specified will not be duplicated in measurement or payment under other unit price items.

B. Descriptions for each item in the Unit Price Schedule is included herein.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF UNIT PRICES

A. Unit Price No. 1: Log Bench with Back.

1. Description: Provide materials and installation of Log Benches with Back in accordance with Contract Documents.

2. Unit of Measurement: Each.

B. Unit Price No. 2: Wood Stump Stepper.

1. Description: Provide materials and installation of Wood Stump Steppers in accordance with Contract Documents.

2. Unit of Measurement: Each.

C. Unit Price No. 3: Wood Stump Table.

1. Description: Provide materials and installation of Wood Stump Tables in accordance with

Contract Documents.

2. Unit of Measurement: Each.

D. Unit Price No. 4: Wood Stump Stool.

1. Description: Provide materials and installation of Wood Stump Stools in accordance with

Contract Documents.

2. Unit of Measurement: Each.

E. Unit Price No. 5: Fallen Log.

1. Description: Provide materials and installation of Fallen Logs in accordance with

Contract Documents.

2. Unit of Measurement: Each.

F. Unit Price No. 6: Giant Fallen Log.

1. Description: Provide materials and installation of Giant Fallen Logs in accordance with

Contract Documents.

2. Unit of Measurement: Each.

END OF SECTION 012200

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SECTION 013100 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

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

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. General coordination procedures.

2. Coordination drawings.

3. RFIs.

4. Digital project management procedures.

5. Web-based Project management software package.

6. Project meetings.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. RFI: Request for Information. Request from Owner, Architect, or Contractor seeking information required by or clarifications of the Contract Documents.

1.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Subcontract List: Prepare a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work, including those who are to furnish products or equipment fabricated to a special design. Include the following information in tabular form:

1. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of entity performing subcontract or supplying products.

2. Number and title of related Specification Section(s) covered by subcontract.

3. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate, covered by subcontract.

1.5 GENERAL COORDINATION PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the

Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections that depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

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1. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain the best results, where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation.

2. Coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

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

B. Prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and list of attendees at meetings.

1. Prepare similar memoranda for Owner and separate contractors if coordination of their

Work is required.

C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Preparation of Contractor's construction schedule.

2. Preparation of the schedule of values.

3. Delivery and processing of submittals.

4. Progress meetings.

5. Preinstallation conferences.

6. Project closeout activities.

1.6 COORDINATION DRAWINGS

A. Coordination Drawings, General: Prepare coordination drawings according to requirements in individual Sections, and additionally where installation is not completely indicated on Shop

Drawings, where limited space availability necessitates coordination, or if coordination is required to facilitate integration of products and materials fabricated or installed by more than one entity.

1. Content: Project-specific information, drawn accurately to a scale large enough to indicate and resolve conflicts. Do not base coordination drawings on standard printed data. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Use applicable Drawings as a basis for preparation of coordination drawings.

Prepare sections, elevations, and details as needed to describe relationship of various systems and components.

b. Coordinate the addition of trade-specific information to coordination drawings in a sequence that best provides for coordination of the information and resolution of conflicts between installed components before submitting for review.

c. Indicate required installation sequences.

d. Indicate dimensions shown on Drawings. Specifically note dimensions that appear to be in conflict with submitted equipment and minimum clearance requirements.

Provide alternative sketches to Architect indicating proposed resolution of such conflicts. Minor dimension changes and difficult installations will not be considered changes to the Contract.

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B. Coordination Drawing Organization: Organize coordination drawings as follows:

1. Review: Architect will review coordination drawings to confirm that, in general, the

Work is being coordinated, but not for the details of the coordination, which are

Contractor's responsibility. If Architect determines that coordination drawings are not being prepared in sufficient scope or detail, or are otherwise deficient, Architect will so inform Contractor, who shall make suitable modifications and resubmit.

2. Contractor shall perform the final coordination review. As each coordination drawing is completed, Contractor will meet with Architect to review and resolve conflicts on the coordination drawings.

1.7 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

A. General: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information, clarification, or interpretation of the Contract Documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI in the form specified.

1. Architect will return without response those RFIs submitted to Architect by other entities controlled by Contractor.

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner to avoid delays in Contractor's work or work of subcontractors.

B. Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following:

1. Project name.

2. Owner name.

3. Owner's Project number.

4. Name of Architect

5. Architect's Project number.

6. Date.

7. Name of Contractor.

8. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

9. RFI subject.

10. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

11. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

12. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

13. Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's suggested resolution impacts the

Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

14. Contractor's signature.

15. Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop

Drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

a. Include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

C. RFI Forms: Software-generated form with substantially the same content as indicated above, acceptable to Architect.

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1. Attachments shall be electronic files in PDF format.

D. Architect's Action: Architect will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond.

Allow five days for Architect's response for each RFI. RFIs received by Architect after 1:00 p.m. will be considered as received the following working day.

1. The following Contractor-generated RFIs will be returned without action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for approval of Contractor's means and methods.

d. Requests for coordination information already indicated in the Contract

Documents.

e. Requests for adjustments in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum.

f. Requests for interpretation of Architect's actions on submittals.

g. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

2. Architect's action may include a request for additional information, in which case

Architect's time for response will date from time of receipt by Architect of additional information.

3. Architect's action on RFIs that may result in a change to the Contract Time or the

Contract Sum may be eligible for Contractor to submit Change Proposal according to

Section 012600 "Contract Modification Procedures."

a. If Contractor believes the RFI response warrants change in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, notify Architect in writing within five days of receipt of the RFI response.

E. RFI Log: Prepare, maintain, and submit a tabular log of RFIs organized by the RFI number.

Submit log weekly. Software log with not less than the following:

1. Project name.

2. Name and address of Contractor.

3. Name and address of Architect.

4. RFI number, including RFIs that were returned without action or withdrawn.

5. RFI description.

6. Date the RFI was submitted.

7. Date Architect's response was received.

8. Identification of related Minor Change in the Work, Construction Change Directive, and

Proposal Request, as appropriate.

9. Identification of related Field Order, Work Change Directive, and Proposal Request, as appropriate.

F. On receipt of Architect's action, update the RFI log and immediately distribute the RFI response to affected parties. Review response and notify Architect within three days if Contractor disagrees with response.

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1.8 DIGITAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES

A. Use of Architect's Digital Data Files: Digital data files of Architect's CAD drawings will be provided by Architect for Contractor's use during construction.

1. Digital data files may be used by Contractor in preparing coordination drawings, Shop

Drawings, and Project Record Drawings.

2. Architect makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of digital data files as they relate to Contract Drawings.

3. Digital Drawing Software Program: Contract Drawings are available in AutoCAD LT version 2021 .

4. Contractor shall execute a data licensing agreement in the form of Agreement form acceptable to Owner and Architect.

a. Subcontractors and other parties granted access by Contractor to Architect's digital data files shall execute a data licensing agreement in the form of Agreement acceptable to Owner and Architect.

B. Web-Based Project Management Software Package: Provide, administer, and use Procore web-based Project management software package for purposes of hosting and managing Project communication and documentation until Final Completion.

1. Web-based Project management software includes, at a minimum, the following features:

a. Compilation of Project data, including Contractor, subcontractors, Architect, Architect's consultants, Owner, and other entities involved in Project. Include names of individuals and contact information.

b. Access control for each entity for each workflow process, to determine entity's digital rights to create, modify, view, and print documents.

c. Document workflow planning, allowing customization of workflow between project entities.

d. Creation, logging, tracking, and notification for Project communications required in other Specification Sections, including, but not limited to, RFIs, submittals, Minor Changes in the Work, Construction Change Directives, and Change Orders.

e. Track status of each Project communication in real time, and log time and date when responses are provided.

f. Procedures for handling PDFs or similar file formats, allowing markups by each entity. Provide security features to lock markups against changes once submitted.

g. Processing and tracking of payment applications.

h. Processing and tracking of contract modifications.

i. Creating and distributing meeting minutes.

j. Document management for Drawings, Specifications, and coordination drawings, including revision control.

k. Management of construction progress photographs.

l. Mobile device compatibility, including smartphones and tablets.

2. Provide up to seven Project management software user licenses for use of Owner, Architect, and Architect's consultants.

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3. At completion of Project, provide digital archive in format that is readable by common desktop software applications in format acceptable to Architect. Provide data in locked format to prevent further changes.

C. PDF Document Preparation: Where PDFs are required to be submitted to Architect, prepare as follows:

1. Assemble complete submittal package into a single indexed file, incorporating submittal requirements of a single Specification Section and transmittal form with links enabling navigation to each item.

2. Name file with submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

3. Certifications: Where digitally submitted certificates and certifications are required, provide a digital signature with digital certificate on where indicated.

1.9 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. General: Schedule and conduct meetings and conferences at Project site unless otherwise indicated.

1. Attendees: Inform participants and others involved, and individuals whose presence is required, of date and time of each meeting. Notify Owner and Architect of scheduled meeting dates and times a minimum of seven days prior to meeting.

2. Agenda: Prepare the meeting agenda. Distribute the agenda to all invited attendees.

3. Minutes: Entity responsible for conducting meeting will record significant discussions and agreements achieved. Distribute the meeting minutes to everyone concerned, including Owner and Architect, within three days of the meeting.

B. Preconstruction Conference: Architect will schedule and conduct a preconstruction conference before starting construction, at a time convenient to Owner and Architect, but no later than 15 days after execution of the Agreement.

1. Attendees: Authorized representatives of Owner and Architect, and their consultants;

Contractor and its superintendent; major subcontractors; suppliers; and other concerned parties shall attend the conference. Participants at the conference shall be familiar with

Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Discuss items of significance that could affect progress, including the following:

a. Responsibilities and personnel assignments.

b. Tentative construction schedule.

c. Phasing.

d. Critical work sequencing and long lead items.

e. Designation of key personnel and their duties.

f. Lines of communications.

g. Use of web-based Project software.

h. Procedures for processing field decisions and Change Orders.

i. Procedures for RFIs.

j. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment.

k. Distribution of the Contract Documents.

l. Submittal procedures.

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m. Use of the premises.

n. Work restrictions.

o. Working hours.

p. Construction waste management and recycling.

q. Parking availability.

r. Office, work, and storage areas.

s. Equipment deliveries and priorities.

t. First aid.

u. Security.

v. Progress cleaning.

3. Minutes: Entity responsible for conducting meeting will record and distribute meeting minutes.

C. Preinstallation Conferences: Conduct a preinstallation conference at Project site before each construction activity when required by other Sections and when required for coordination with other construction.

1. Attendees: Installer and representatives involved in or affected by the installation and its coordination or integration with other materials and installations that have preceded or will follow, shall attend the meeting. Advise Architect of scheduled meeting dates.

2. Agenda: Review progress of other construction activities and preparations for the particular activity under consideration, including requirements for the following:

a. Contract Documents.

b. Options.

c. Related RFIs.

d. Related Change Orders.

e. Purchases.

f. Deliveries.

g. Submittals.

h. Review of mockups.

i. Possible conflicts.

j. Compatibility requirements.

k. Time schedules.

l. Weather limitations.

m. Warranty requirements.

n. Compatibility of materials.

o. Acceptability of substrates.

p. Space and access limitations.

q. Regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

r. Installation procedures.

s. Coordination with other work.

t. Required performance results.

u. Protection of adjacent work.

v. Protection of construction and personnel.

3. Record significant conference discussions, agreements, and disagreements, including required corrective measures and actions.

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4. Reporting: Distribute minutes of the meeting to each party present and to other parties requiring information.

5. Do not proceed with installation if the conference cannot be successfully concluded.

Initiate whatever actions are necessary to resolve impediments to performance of the

Work and reconvene the conference at earliest feasible date.

D. Progress Meetings: Conduct progress meetings at bi-weekly intervals.

1. Coordinate dates of meetings with preparation of payment requests.

2. Attendees: In addition to representatives of Owner and Architect, each contractor, subcontractor, supplier, and other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented at these meetings. All participants at the meeting shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

3. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of previous progress meeting. Review other items of significance that could affect progress. Include topics for discussion as appropriate to status of Project.

a. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Review progress since the last meeting.

Determine whether each activity is on time, ahead of schedule, or behind schedule, in relation to Contractor's construction schedule. Determine how construction behind schedule will be expedited; secure commitments from parties involved to do so. Discuss whether schedule revisions are required to ensure that current and subsequent activities will be completed within the Contract Time.

1) Review schedule for next period.

b. Review present and future needs of each entity present, including the following:

1) Interface requirements.

2) Sequence of operations.

3) Status of submittals.

4) Deliveries.

5) Off-site fabrication.

6) Access.

7) Site use.

8) Temporary facilities and controls.

9) Progress cleaning.

10) Quality and work standards.

11) Status of correction of deficient items.

12) Field observations.

13) Status of RFIs.

14) Status of Proposal Requests.

15) Pending changes.

16) Status of Change Orders.

17) Pending claims and disputes.

18) Documentation of information for payment requests.

4. Minutes: Entity responsible for conducting the meeting will record and distribute the meeting minutes to each party present and to parties requiring information.

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a. Schedule Updating: Revise Contractor's construction schedule after each progress meeting, where revisions to the schedule have been made or recognized. Issue revised schedule concurrently with the report of each meeting.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 013100

EXTERIOR CARPENTRY

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SECTION 061063 - EXTERIOR CARPENTRY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

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

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Wood Stump Tables.

2. Wood Stump Stools.

3. Log Benches with Backs

4. Wood Stump Steppers.

5. Fallen Log.

6. Giant Fallen Log.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Boards: Lumber of less than 2 inches nominal in thickness and 2 inches nominal or greater in width.

B. Dimension Lumber: Lumber of 2 inches nominal or greater but less than 5 inches nominal in least dimension.

C. Timber: Lumber of 5 inches nominal or greater in least dimension.

D. Lumber grading agencies, and the abbreviations used to reference them, include the following:

1. NeLMA: Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers' Association.

2. NLGA: National Lumber Grades Authority.

3. SPIB: The Southern Pine Inspection Bureau.

1.4 REFERENCES

A. ASTM E 84 – Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.

B. Forest Stewardship Council – FSC Certified

C. ASTM A1008 – A 366 Cold Rolled Steel

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D. ASTM A 606 – Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled, with Improved Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance.

1.5 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For preservative-treated wood products. Include chemical treatment manufacturer's written instructions for handling, storing, installing, and finishing treated material.

B. Shop Drawings: For each type of wood fabrication.

1. Include plans, elevations, sections, and attachment details.

C. Delegated-Design Submittal: For log benches, including analysis data signed and sealed by the qualified professional engineer responsible for their preparation.

D. Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples, minimum 6 inches square, representing actual product and color.

1.6 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Material Certificates:

1. For preservative-treated wood products. Indicate type of preservative used and net amount of preservative retained.

B. Evaluation Reports: For preservative-treated wood products, from ICC-ES.

C. Closeout Submittals: Provide fabricator’s maintenance instructions that include recommendations for periodic maintenance activities.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Store materials under cover and protected from weather and contact with damp or wet surfaces.

Stack lumber flat with spacers between each bundle to provide air circulation. Provide for air circulation around stacks and under coverings.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 RECLAIMED WOOD

A. General:

1. Source: Reclaimed wood provided by the City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works

Forestry Division; specifically, as available, wood sourced from removals within

Highland Park.

2. Species: Varies between Osage Orange, Black Locusts, and Oak.

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3. Density: No limitation on Grain Density.

4. Hardness:

a. Black Locust: Hard – typical of species.

b. Osage Orange: Hard – typical of species.

c. Oak: Medium – typical of species.

5. Grain: Typical of species.

6. Color: As found surfaces ranges from silver-grey to light and dark browns with sometimes dark grey with blacks mixed in. All colors are from natural aging with no chemicals or paints having ever been on wood.

7. Knots: Unlimited sound tight knots allowed, with some surface unevenness from chipped or open knots.

8. Texture: Face of material will have varying textures from weathered rough sawn to heavy weathering on rough sawn. All products can be ripped edged, milled for installation purpose and will show "bright wood on those milled.

9. Holes: Knots, nails and bolt holes may be present as well as open knots.

10. Discoloration: Ferrous staining may be present in nail and bolt holes. Color and patina will vary.

11. Checks: Checks allowed as long as board will install for purpose intended.

2.2 PRESERVATIVE TREATMENT

A. Pressure treat boards and dimension lumber with waterborne preservative according to

AWPA U1; Use Category UC3b for exterior construction not in contact with the ground, and

Use Category UC4a for items in contact with the ground.

B. Pressure treat timber with waterborne preservative according to AWPA U1; Use

Category UC4a.

C. Preservative Chemicals: Acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Do not use chemicals containing arsenic or chromium.

2.3 FASTENERS

A. General: Provide fasteners of size and type indicated, acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and that comply with requirements specified in this article for material and manufacture. Provide nails or screws, in sufficient length, to penetrate not less than 1-1/2 inches into wood substrate.

1. Use stainless steel unless otherwise indicated.

B. Nails: ASTM F1667.

C. Power-Driven Fasteners: ICC-ES AC70.

D. Wood Screws and Lag Screws: ASME B18.2.1, ASME B18.6.1, or ICC-ES AC233.

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E. Carbon-Steel Bolts: ASTM A307 with ASTM A563 hex nuts and, where indicated, flat washers all hot-dip zinc coated.

F. Stainless Steel Bolts: ASTM F593, Alloy Group 1 or 2; with ASTM F594, Alloy Group 1 or 2 hex nuts and, where indicated, flat washers.

G. Postinstalled Anchors: Stainless steel, chemical or torque-controlled expansion anchors with capability to sustain, without failure, a load equal to 6 times the load imposed when installed in unit masonry assemblies and equal to 4 times the load imposed when installed in concrete as determined by testing according to ASTM E488, conducted by a qualified independent testing and inspecting agency.

1. Stainless steel bolts and nuts complying with ASTM F593 and ASTM F594, Alloy

Group 1 or 2.

2.4 METAL ACCESSORIES

A. Stainless Steel Sheet: ASTM A240/A240M or ASTM A666, Type 304.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Set work to required levels and lines, with members plumb, true to line, cut, and fitted. Fit work to other construction; scribe and cope as needed for accurate fit.

B. Provide blocking and framing as indicated and as required to support facing materials, fixtures, specialty items, and trim.

C. Sort and select lumber so that natural characteristics do not interfere with installation or with fastening other materials to lumber. Do not use materials with defects that interfere with function of members or pieces that are too small to use. Delete first paragraph below for southern pine.

D. Apply copper naphthenate field treatment to comply with AWPA M4, to cut surfaces of preservative-treated lumber.

E. Securely attach exterior carpentry work to substrate by anchoring and fastening as indicated, complying with the following:

1. ICC-ES AC70 for power-driven fasteners.

F. Use common wire nails unless otherwise indicated. Select fasteners of size that do not fully penetrate members where opposite side is exposed to view. Make tight connections between members. Install fasteners without splitting wood; do not countersink nail heads unless otherwise indicated.

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3.2 PROTECTION

A. Protect installed products until completion of project.

B. Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.

END OF SECTION 061063