26021 City of McKinney Single Family Housing Specifications-Final 07-07-2026.pdf

PROJECT MANUAL

for the

CITY OF McKINNEY

SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING REPLACEMENT PROJECT

401 E. VIRGINIA ST.

McKINNEY TX 75069

Job No. 26021

CITY OF McKINNEY (client) DATE

CONTRACTOR DATE

Architect

Quorum Architects, Inc.

825 West Vickery Boulevard

Suite 100 Fort Worth, TX 76104

Scott T. Wilson

(817) 546-6319

Structural Engineer

Frank W. Neal & Associates, Inc.

1015 W. Broadway Fort Worth, TX 76104

Ryan Lockhart

(817) 332-1944

Civil Engineer

Westra Consultants 2000 E. Lamar

Suite 600 Arlington, TX 76006

Sol Stigall

(817) 546-6319

MEP Engineer

BHB Engineers, Inc.

6300 Ridglea Place

Suite 700 Fort Worth, TX 76116

Sean Rath

(817) 338-1277

07/07/2026

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JOB NO. 26021 Section 00 01 03

PROJECT DIRECTORY

CONTRACTING OFFICER

City of McKinney

Affordable Housing Administrator: Cristel Todd

Office Phone: (972)547-7519

E-mail: ctodd@mckinneytexas.org

Physical Address:

401 E. Virginia St.

McKinney, TX 75069

Mailing Address:

See Physical Address

Project Address:

705 Gerrish St.

McKinney, Texas 75069

ARCHITECT

Quorum Architects, Inc.

825 W. Vickery Blvd., Suite 100

Fort Worth, Texas 76104

Scott Wilson, Principal

Office Phone: (817) 546-6319

E-mail: scottw@qarch.com

Candice Puente Office Phone: (817) 546-6309 E-mail: candicep@qarch.com

Copy on all:

Construction Administration correspondence Requests for Information Plan Requests

Matthew Farrington Office Phone: (817) 546-6308 E-mail: matthewf@qarch.com

Copy on all:

Submittals

Nancy Najera Office Phone: (817) 546-6327 E-mail: nancyn@qarch.com

Copy on all:

Kendall Noto Office Phone: (817) 546-6328 E-mail: kendalln@qarch.com

Copy on all:

ENGINEERS

Westra Consultants 2000 E. Lamar Blvd., #600 Arlington, Texas 76006

Sol Stigall, Engineer Office Phone: (817) 230-4777 E-mail: sstigall@westraconsultants.com

JOB NO. 26021 Section 00 01 03

PROJECT DIRECTORY

Frank W. Neal & Associates 1015 West Broadway Avenue Fort Worth, Texas 76116

Ryan Lockhart, PE Office Phone: (817) 332-1944 E-mail: rlockhart@fwna-eng.com

Baird, Hampton & Brown 6300 Ridglea Place, Suite 700 Fort Worth, Texas 76116

Sean Rath, CGD, LEED AP Office Phone: (682) 348-0803 E-mail: srath@bhbinc.com

JOB NO. 26021 Section 00 01 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING:

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF McKINNEY (OWNER)

00 00 00 COVER

00 01 03 PROJECT DIRECTORY

00 01 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 10 SUPPLEMENTAL CONDITIONS

01 11 13 ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

01 31 13 PROJECT COORDINATION

01 33 00 SUBMITTALS

01 45 29 TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

01 50 00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROL

01 60 00 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

01 71 00 CLEANING

01 73 29 CUTTING AND PATCHING

01 77 00 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

DIVISION 02 EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 CONCRETE

03 10 00 CONCRETE FORMWORK

03 20 00 CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 MASONRY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 05 METALS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 06 WOOD AND PLASTICS

06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY

06 15 00 WOOD DECKING

06 22 00 FINISH CARPENTRY AND MILLWORK

DIVISION 07 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 00 INSULATION

07 30 10 ROOF UNDERLAYMENT

07 31 10 COMPOSITION SHINGLES

07 46 23 HARDIE BOARD SIDING

07 62 00 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

07 65 00 SHOWER PAN AND WALL LINER

07 71 23 GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 OPENINGS

08 11 63 METAL SCREEN AND STORM DOORS AND FRAMES

08 14 00 WOOD DOORS

08 16 13 FIBERGLASS DOORS

08 53 13 VINYL WINDOWS

08 71 00 HARDWARE

DIVISION 09 FINISHES

09 25 00 GYPSUM DRYWALL

09 30 00 CERAMIC TILING

09 65 19 RESILIENT TILE FLOORING

09 90 00 PAINTING

DIVISION 10 SPECIALTIES

10 28 00 RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORIES

DIVISION 11 EQUIPMENT

11 45 02 RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCES

DIVISION 12 FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 MANUFACTURED WOOD CASEWORK

12 50 50 HORIZONTAL BLINDS

DIVISION 13 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21 FIRE SUPPRESSION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 22 PLUMBING (REFER TO PLUMBING and MECHANICAL DRAWINGS)

DIVISION 23 HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (REFER TO

MECHAINICAL DRAWINGS)

DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL (REFER TO ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS)

DIVISION 28 ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY (REFER TO ELECTRICAL

DRAWINGS)

DIVISION 31 EARTHWORK (REFER TO CIVIL DRAWINGS)

DIVISION 32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 13 13 CONCRETE PAVING AND CURBS

32 17 26 TACTILE WARNING SURFACING

32 90 03 TOPSOIL

32 92 19 SEEDING

DIVISION 33 UTILITIES (NOT USED)

JOB NO. 26021 Section 01 10 10

SUPPLEMENTAL CONDITIONS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS:

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplemental Conditions and Division 01 Specification sections, apply to work of this section.

1.02 NAMES

A. References to the City of McKinney (City), and Owner or Client used throughout the specifications are one and the same.

B. References to the General Contractor, Contractor, and GC used throughout the specifications are one and the same.

1.03 SITE VISITS

A. Unless otherwise indicated by the City, Contractors are to set appointments prior to all initial site visits. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to allow for enough time to notify City when setting appointments.

B. Covid-19 procedures: Contractors are to always follow CDC Guidelines, State regulations, and PHA requirements.

1.04 VERIFY EXISTING CONDITIONS

A. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to document existing project conditions prior to commencement of work.

1. Visitation to the site to become familiar with the job and verify existing conditions is solely the responsibility of the Contractor and Bidders.

2. No claim for "extras" will be honored for failure of the Bidder to verify existing conditions.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for verifying the location of all utility lines.

1.05 PERMITS, FEE

A. The Contractor will pay for all building permits, inspection fees, occupancy permits, etc. required by the City's Building Inspection, local jurisdictions, and Permit Department.

1.06 FORMS

A. The Contractor is to return all Construction Contract Documents per City requirements.

1.07 WORK SCHEDULE

A. A work schedule is to be submitted to the Architect prior to implementing the work.

1.08 JOB OFFICES

A. The Contractor and his/her Subcontractors may maintain such office and storage facilities on the site as necessary for the proper conduct of the work.

1. These shall be located to cause no interference to any work to be performed on the site. The City shall be consulted regarding configuration and location prior to commencement of work.

2. Upon completion of the project, or as directed by the City, the Contractor shall remove all temporary structures and facilities, as well as personal property, from the site and leave the premises in the condition required by the Contract.

1.09 APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT

A. The Contractor is advised to submit appropriate forms for partial payments and final payments in a timely manner.

1. Time is allowed for review of Applications for Payment by the Owner and Architect prior to payments made.

B. Upon full completion of entire project, the Contractor must submit close-out documents as required by the Owner.

1.10 SMOKING AND VAPING

A. Smoking and Vaping are prohibited at all areas of the property boundary, and any other area within the property as specified by the City.

1. Smoking and vaping include, but are not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, and all pipes.

1.11 BOOKLETS AND MANUALS

A. Applicable current editions of booklets and manuals referred to in the Technical Sections of these specifications will be available at the Contractor's job office.

1. Examples of materials available include publications by the American Society for Testing Materials (A.S.T.M.), American Concrete Institute (A.C.I.), etc.

2. Booklets, manuals, and publications are for use by the Contractor, the Contractor’s employees, Subcontractors, Architect, and Architect’s representative, as well as the Owner’s personnel.

1.12 SHORING

A. This Contract shall include the cost of all temporary shoring materials and labor required for the installation of work specified and shown on drawings.

B. The Contractor shall assume all responsibility for its design and proper construction and make good all damage caused by improper supports or failure of shoring in any respect.

1.13 DAMAGE REPAIR

A. The Contractor is responsible for all damages to existing buildings and/or areas of the site brought about by any phase of this Contract.

1. Damage to existing buildings and site shall be repaired. Site damages should be repaired by filling in lawn areas, grading, and planting new sod.

B. The Contractor shall check all vent and flue piping, if applicable, in attic ensuring they are properly set and in-place.

1. Certification shall be provided by The Contractor will provide certification verifying this work is complete.

C. The Contractor will exercise extreme caution preventing materials, personnel, and/or equipment from dropping through ceilings or falling off roofs, scaffolding, etc.

1.14 BARRICADES

A. Temporary walks shall be provided where walks are removed and over open utility line ditches, as well as conform to all National, State and Local Ordinances.

B. Where appropriate, provide and install temporary construction fencing, barricades, or barrier tapings protecting the site, work-in-place, and residents of adjacent units of injuries.

1.15 CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. After award of the construction Contract, the Contractor is provided the following, unless noted otherwise:

Construction Drawings: 1 electronic set

Construction Specifications: 1 electronic set

Addenda: 1 electronic set

B. Reproductions of the above documents are the responsibility of the Contractor.

C. Upon completion of the contract work, the Contractor shall provide one set of marked up "As- Built“ , record drawings and specifications to the Architect.

D. Any Contractor/Bidder that received construction documents from a source other than the Architect is responsible for ensuring that said documents are up to date, including all addenda and revisions.

1.16 APPLICABLE CODES AND ACTS

A. Installations shall meet minimum standards prescribed in the latest editions of the following listed codes and standards that are part of the Specifications, except as may be hereinafter modified in these Specifications and associated drawings.

1. Fire Code, as applicable to construction of this site.

2. City of McKinney (or jurisdiction having authority) and Texas Building Codes

3. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

4. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

B. Materials and workmanship will comply with all applicable Local, State, and Federal codes, specifications, and industry standards.

C. Materials shall be listed by the Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., conforming to standards and labeled in every case where such a standard has been established for the material in question.

END OF SECTION

JOB NO: 26021 Section 01 11 13

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and General Provisions of Contract, including General and Supplemental Conditions and Division 01 Specification section, not limited to:

1. Section 01 10 10 Supplemental Conditions

2. Section 01 60 00 Material & Equipment

3. Section 01 77 00 Contract Closeout

1.02 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED

A. Administrative Provisions

B. Contract Method.

C. Signed drawings and specifications.

D. Watertight-Weathertight.

1.03 ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

A. References to “Contractor” throughout the Documents are intended to include the General Contractor.

B. Occupancy Prior to Completion: The Owner’s general intent is to accept the project in its entirety;

however, the Owner shall have the right to occupy the building that is substantially completed on or after the specified completion date; though, the Contractor may not have completed the entire project. Such occupancy by the Owner will not release the Contractor or his bonding agency from any warranties or guarantees and final completion of Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

C. Contractor Use of Premises: The Contractor shall limit the storage of materials and equipment to areas approved by the Owner. At no time during the Work under the Contract shall the Contractor place, or cause to be placed, any material or equipment, etc., at any location that would impede or impair traffic or security. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with the Owner and Architect by providing traffic control during construction.

D. The Contractor shall send proper notices, make all necessary arrangements, and perform all services required in the care and maintenance of all public utilities. The Contractor shall assume all responsibility concerning the same for which the Owner may be liable during the construction period and until final acceptance of the Work by the Owner.

E. Disposition of Utilities: Observe rules and regulations governing the respective utilities in executing all Work under this heading. Adequately protect active utilities from damage and remove or relocate only as indicated or specified. Remove, plug, or cap inactive and abandoned utilities encountered during the Work. If there are no specific requirements, plug or cap such utility lines at least 3’ outside of new building walls, or as required by local regulations.

F. Project Management: Project and Contract Management-related processes shall be submitted, tracked, responded, and made available to the Owner, Architect, and Contractor. The Contractor shall use the Owner and/or Architect-furnished Contract Management System(s), project website for meeting minutes, ASIs, Field Reports, RFIs, proposal requests, Change Orders, Shop Drawing submittals, Contractor Daily Reports, and Applications for Payment.

G. Reference Standards: Comply with requirements of the standard for products specified by association or trade standards, except when more rigid requirements are specified or are required by applicable codes. The date of the standard in effect is the date of the Contract Documents, except when a date has been specified.

1.04 CONTRACT METHOD

A. Construct Work under a single lump sum contract.

B. Standard Form of Contract Between Owner and Contractor with modifications shall be utilized for Contract.

C. Applications for Payment: Submit one digital copy of each application under procedures of Section 01 10 10 Supplemental Conditions, Paragraph 1.10 Applications for Payment.

1.05 SIGNED DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. The Contractor shall provide and sign two complete sets of Drawings and Project Manuals as additional evidence of their understanding of the Work called for with such Amendments as specifically mentioned in the Agreement. Copies of the Project Manuals will include the Owner Contractor Agreement and will be signed by the Contractor.

B. File both sets with the Owner for contract execution by the Owner and the Owner will distribute the executed documents. The Contractor is always to keep one signed set at the job site during the progress of the Work. The job site set shall be the Contractor's copy.

1.06 WATERTIGHT-WEATHERTIGHT

A. Anything in the Contract Documents notwithstanding, the Contractor accepts the responsibility of constructing a watertight and weathertight project.

1.07 CORRELATION AND INTENT OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Before performing any portion of the Work, the Contractor shall investigate the physical aspects of the Project Site and verify all dimensions and elevations, existing improvements, surface and subsurface soil conditions, drainage of both surface and subsurface, and general suitability of conditions at the Project Site.

B. In the event of conflicts, explanatory notes in the Drawings take precedence over graphic indications, large scale drawings and details take precedence over smaller scale drawings, and figured dimensions take precedence over scaled dimensions. The Contractor shall verify all dimensions by measurements of conditions and of Work in place.

C. The interrelation of the Project Manual, the Drawings and the schedules are as follows: The Project Manual determines the quality, nature and setting of the materials; the Drawings establish the quantities, dimensions, and details; and the schedules give the location.

D. Should the drawings disagree in themselves, or with the Project Manual, or with one another, or if proprietary information disagrees with performance requirements in either the Drawings or the Project Manual, the better quality or greater quantity of the Work or materials shall be estimated upon, included in the bid, and unless otherwise ordered by the Architect in writing, shall be performed or furnished.

1. Should discrepancies or doubt occur, do not proceed with the Work without clarification from the Architect. Contractor shall request clarification in sufficient time to avoid delays and increases in the contract sum.

1.08 TIME

A. Contractor shall not request additional time to complete the project because of delay occurring on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays.

B. In case of claims for extension of time because of inclement weather, such extension of time shall be granted only when the contractor proves in a manner acceptable to the Architect that such inclement weather prevented the execution of major items of Work on normal Working days for that month and affected the critical path for completion.

C. Extension of time to complete the project will be based on actual Working days. No extension of time will be allowed for extreme temperatures unless the installation of a material is specified to be installed within tolerance. All requests for extensions must be submitted monthly for the previous month's Work and accompany the scheduled Pay Application. Any days not requested in this manner will not be considered.

1.09 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. The Work will not be considered suitable for Substantial Completion review until all project systems included in the Work are complete, tested, and operational as designed and scheduled, all designated or required governmental inspections and certifications including certificate of occupancy, have been made and posted, designated instruction of Owner's personnel in the operation of systems has been completed, and all final finishes within the Contract documents are in place. In general, the only remaining Work shall be minor in nature, so that the Owner could occupy the building on that date and the completion of the Work by the Contractor would not interfere or hamper the Owner's normal business operations.

B. As a further condition of Substantial completion acceptance, the Contractor shall certify that all remaining Work, the same being solely of a "punch list" nature, will be completed within 30 consecutive calendar days following the Date of Substantial completion. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Owner may refuse to make payment on any Certificate of Substantial completion or any Certificate of Payment (including, without limitation, the final Certificate of Payment) for any default of the Contractor. The Owner shall not be deemed in default by reason of withholding payment while any of such defaults remain uncured.

C. The Certificate of Substantial Completion shall be submitted to the Owner and Contractor for their written acceptance of responsibilities assigned to them in such certificate. Upon such acceptance and consent of surety, the Owner shall make such payment as to bring the total payment for the Work completed to 95% of the contract amount. Such payment shall be adjusted for Work that is incomplete or not in accordance with the requirements of the contract documents. No reduction in retainage will be considered until all remaining items, no matter the size or complexity, are complete and Final Completion is achieved.

1.10 FINAL COMPLETION AND FINAL PAYMENT

A. In addition to the items listed in the Agreement, the Contractor shall deliver the following items to the Owner before final payment will be made:

1. All warranties as required for specific products or portions of the Work.

2. Project record documents specified in Specification Section 01 77 00.

3. Operations and maintenance data specified in Specification Section 01 77 00.

4. Spare parts, overages, and maintenance materials as outlined in Section 01 77 00 and described in the various technical sections.

5. Close-out submittals as specified in Section 01 77 00.

6. Contractor certification and affidavit indicating that all punch list items are corrected and complete.

1.11 SUPPLEMENTARY CONTRACTOR RULES AND GUIDELINES

A. The Owner requires that all Contractors' personnel while on the Owner's premises comply with all Federal, State and Local ordinances and Standards. To assist in complying with these and other applicable requirements, the following Contractor Rules and Guidelines must be followed in addition to the requirements in Division 01.

B. Violations of the following rules are considered major infractions and violation of these rules will subject Contractor's employees to immediate ejection from Owner's property and will not serve as cause for delay in the project.

1. Possession of firearms on Owner's property.

2. Possession of or under the influence of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs on Owner's property.

3. Unwarranted and/or objectionable comments or gestures to the Owner, Owner’s personnel, or other personnel.

4. Physical assault on another individual.

5. Welding or using acetylene torches without proper safety measures.

6. Gross misconduct (includes language, harassment, etc.)

7. Willful destruction of the Owner's property.

8. Conviction of criminal action.

9. Theft of property.

10. Possession of pornographic or other objectionable materials.

11. Smoking anywhere on-site, whether construction is complete or not.

1.12 SAFETY

A. Contractor shall enforce the most recent requirements of Occupational Safety and Health Act, at the Contractor's expense.

B. Contractor shall erect barricades, safety signs and warning lights around excavations, temporary structures, and construction equipment, where such obstructions present a hazard to pedestrians and automobile traffic.

C. When the use or storage of explosive or hazardous materials or equipment is necessary for the execution of the Work, the Contractor shall exercise the utmost care and shall carry on such activities under the supervision of properly qualified personnel and shall coordinate all such activity with the Owner.

D. Contractor must ensure that all moves are made in such a manner that floor loads for buildings are not exceeded.

E. Contractor shall, at the Owner's request, provide safety records, including Worker's Compensation insurance experience modification rate and the OSHA total recordable injury rate.

F. All equipment must meet applicable standards and be in good repair (i.e., ladders, power equipment, hand tools, etc.). All guards and protective devices must be in place and operating.

G. Cable trays, ductwork and/or piping systems shall not be used for climbing, walking, or sitting nor support of other facilities or equipment.

H. Violation of safe practices that are not corrected after ample notification will be grounds for termination of the Contract.

I. Contractor shall maintain a temporary construction fence around entire area of construction to prevent unauthorized access for the purpose of safety and security throughout the duration of construction. Contractor shall provide Knox locks on fence as required by Fire Department.

1.13 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

A. Progress Photographs:

1. Photographically document site conditions prior to start of construction operations. Submit digital copies to Architect and Owner.

2. Submit digital photos with each month’s draw request showing the work covered in the current application for payment.

a. Provide a minimum of 20 photos each week.

b. Organize Photos and label by date and description.

c. Provide sufficient photos to show details of construction and quantity of work performed.

d. All photos submitted shall be provided for unrestricted use by Owner and Architect.

1.14 SECURITY

A. Contractor will arrange Work in such a manner as to cause minimal interruption to traffic and pedestrian flow.

B. If it is necessary to close streets, driveways, or walkways, a closure plan must be submitted in advance including times and re-routing plans for approval.

C. Contractor will provide such barricades and other closures as designated by the Owner. If left in place during darkness, GC is to provide, operate, and maintain lights for the duration of the closure.

D. Where job site requirements necessitate removal or breaching of security barriers such as construction or security fences, prior approval is required by Owner. The Contractor will then comply with the directions to maintain controlled access to secure areas. In no case will openings remain overnight or unattended in a breached condition.

1.15 CLEANLINESS

A. The Contractor shall maintain the cleanliness of all areas affected by construction on this project.

B. Contractor shall clean up and clear obstructions in the Work area. Cleanup will include the safe storage of flammable liquids such as paint and paint thinners.

1.16 ENVIRONMENTAL

A. All Work must be performed in accordance with all Federal, State and Local regulations pertaining to the protection of the environment.

B. Contractor and Subcontractors shall take all precautions necessary to prevent damage to the environment during the Work.

C. Contractor shall be held strictly responsible, both legally and financially, for all damage to the environment caused by the Contractor or his Subcontractors during the execution of this Contract.

D. Disposal of all chemical substances by the contractor, including oils and chemical containers, shall be in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements.

E. In no case shall a Contractor dispose of any chemical substance or hazardous waste by pouring it on the ground, down a drain, in a sewer or storm sewer, or in a trash dumpster.

F. All spills of chemical substances of hazardous or non-hazardous wastes shall be reported immediately by the contractor to the Owner.

G. Contractor shall recycle all construction waste on this project to divert as much waste as possible from the landfill.

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PROJECT COORDINATION

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 PROJECT COMMUNICATION

A. All notices, demands, requests, instructions, approvals, proposals, and claims must be in writing.

B. The Contractor is to provide Owner and Architect a contact list of his/her team members.

1.02 COMMUNICATIONS TO CONTRACTING OFFICER

A. Any Communication not in writing (including telephone and texting) requiring the Owners review and consideration is to be followed in writing via email to the Owner and Architect.

B. All papers required to be delivered to the Owner shall, unless otherwise specified in writing to the Contractor, be delivered to the City of McKinney, Texas.

1. Any notice to or demand upon the Owner shall be sufficiently given if so delivered or deposited in the United States mail in a sealed, postage prepaid envelope, or delivered with charges prepaid via any shipping company to said Owner or to such other address as the Owner may subsequently specify in writing to the Contractor for such purpose.

2. Any such notice shall be deemed to have been given as of the time of actual delivery; or, in the case of mailing, when the same should have been received in due course of post; or in the case of delivery via shipping company, at the time of actual receipt.

C. In the event of an accident or personal injury, regardless of severity, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to notify the Owner within 24 hours.

1.03 COMMUNICATIONS TO ARCHITECT

A. Any Communication not in writing (including telephone and texting) requiring the Architect’s review and consideration is to be followed in writing via email to the Architect’s team.

B. The General Contractor is to notify the Architect with all Requests for Information (RFI)

1.04 COMMUNICATIONS TO GENERAL CONTRACTOR

A. Any notice to or demand upon the Contractor shall be sufficiently given if delivered to the following:

1. Another office address the Contractor designated in writing to the Owner.

2. Delivery via United States mail, in a sealed, postage prepaid envelope addressed to such office address.

1.05 COMMUNICATIONS ON SITE

A. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide adequate verbal communication between all parties concerned. An individual that can effectively communicate with all workers on site shall be present during all working hours to competently receive, disseminate, and instruct workers with the requirements of the work performed.

PART 2 – REQUIREMENTS

2.01 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS:

A. The Owners Representative will assist the Contractor with interpretation of the Contractual documents, maintain checks during construction for compliance with contractual documents, and assist the Contractor with solutions to problems arising related to construction of the project.

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PROJECT COORDINATION

B. Neither the Owners Representative or the Architect are responsible for the Contractor's work, failure to verify existing conditions, to do the work per the contract documents, and/or per applicable Governing Codes and/or requirements.

C. The Contractor is responsible for determining the safety of existing structures before allowing personnel on and/or within those buildings.

D. The Owners Representative shall report any non-compliance to the Owners Contracting Officer and assist the Contracting Officer with checking pay requests and materials stored, as well as maintain construction progress reports. The Contractor will maintain "As-Built" record drawings and other duties required and directed by the Contracting Officer.

E. The Owners Contracting Officer submits corrections of non-compliance requests to the Contractor and approves changes or deviations from plans and specifications that may be necessary or desired.

F. The Owners Contracting Officer makes final acceptance of all materials and workmanship contained in the finished project.

2.02 INSPECTIONS:

A. The PHA and/or independent inspection service personnel under coordination of the PHA inspects the work.

B. All work is subject to inspection by the Owner and should remain accessible and exposed until inspected by the Owners Representative.

1. Work covered or made inaccessible before a Owner inspection shall be uncovered and made accessible without additional expense to the Owner.

C. Observations and tests performed by the Owner or consultants:

1. Shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for performing their own quality control and for complying with requirements of the Contract documents

2. Shall not create a duty or responsibility of the Owner or Architect/ Engineer to the Contractor, any tier of Sub-contractors, material and equipment suppliers, their agents, employees, or other persons performing portions of the work.

D. The Owner or Architect-Engineer shall not be responsible for the Contractor's failure to carry out work per the Contract Documents.

2.03 OPERATIONS TESTS:

A. Prior to acceptance, all elements of operating equipment, including those of mechanical and electrical nature and that slide, swing, turn, or intended to move in any way, are given an operating test assuring satisfaction of the Owner that equipment operates as required.

B. Subcontractors shall make all adjustments, replacements, and such other modifications as needed.

C. If running equipment for periods exceeding the manufacturer's recommended maintenance interval is necessary to complete the work, Subcontractors must provide required maintenance at no additional cost to the Owner.

JOB NO. 26021 Section 01 33 00

SUBMITTALS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplemental Conditions and Division 01 Specification sections, apply to work of this section.

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. Drawings: The term “Shop Drawings,” as used herein, includes fabrication, erection and installation, application, layout, and setting drawings, lists or schedules of materials and equipment, manufacturer’s standard drawings, wiring and control diagrams, all other drawings as may be required to show that the materials, equipment, and systems, and the positions thereof, comply with Contract requirements.

B. Product Data: The term “product data,” as used herein, includes manufacturer-prepared descriptive literature, catalog sheets, brochures, performance data, test data, printed diagrams, schedules, illustrations, and other information furnished by the Contractor or the various product and materials suppliers to illustrate and describe a product, material, system, or assembly for some portion of the Work.

C. Samples: The term “samples,” as used herein, are physical examples which illustrate materials, equipment, colors, textures, finishes, functions, configuration, and work quality, and establish the standards of quality and utility by which the Work will be judged for acceptance

1.03 PROCEDURES

A. All submittals and shop drawings are to be submitted electronically through Architect’s web-based project management software.

1. Use cover sheet provided by the Architect.

2. Identify Project, Contractor, Subcontractor, major supplier.

3. Identify pertinent Drawing sheet and detail number, and Specification section number.

4. Identify deviations from the Contract documents. If deviations are not identified, Architect’s approval will be voided.

B. Coordinate with Architect regarding where samples are to be delivered.

C. Submit initial progress schedules and schedule of values electronically within 15 working days after date of Notice of Award of Contract.

1. After review by the Owner and Architect, revise and resubmit as required. Submit revised schedules with each Application for Payment, reflecting changes since previous submittal.

D. Coordination: Coordinate the preparation and processing of submittals with the performance of the Work. Coordinate each separate submittal with other submittals and related activities such as testing, purchasing, fabrication, delivery, and similar activities that require sequential activity.

1. Coordinate the submittal of different units of interrelated Work so that one submittal will not be delayed by the Architect’s need to review a related submittal.

2. The Architect/Engineer reserves the right to withhold action on any submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are forthcoming.

3. Prepare and transmit each submittal to the Architect/Engineer sufficiently in advance of the scheduled performance of related Work and other applicable activities. Transmit different kinds of submittals for the same unit of work so that processing will not be delayed by the Architect/Engineers need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

E. Review Time: Allow enough time so installation will not be delayed because of the time required to properly process submittals, including time for re-submittal, if necessary. Advise the Architect/Engineer on each submittal, as to whether processing time is critical to the progress of the Work, and if the Work would be expedited if processing time could be shortened.

1. Allow 14 calendar days for the Architect/Engineer's initial processing of each submittal. Allow a longer time where processing must be delayed for coordination with subsequent submittals.

The Architect/Engineer will advise the Contractor promptly when it is determined that a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. Allow 14 calendar days for reprocessing each submittal.

3. No extension of time will be authorized because of the Contractor's failure to transmit submittals to the Architect/Engineer sufficiently in advance of the work.

F. After Architect/Engineer review of submittal, revise and resubmit as required, identifying changes made since previous submittal. Distribute copies of reviewed submittals to concerned persons.

Instruct recipients to promptly report any inability to comply with provisions.

1.04 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULES

A. Within 10 working days, after Notice of Award of Contract, submit work schedule chart including work of each major trade or operation.

1. Identify the first workday of each week.

2. Show complete sequence of construction by activity, with dates for beginning and completion of each element of construction.

B. Revisions to schedules:

1. Indicate progress of each activity to date of submittal, and projected completion date of each activity.

2. Identify activities modified since previous submittal, major changes in scope, and other identifiable changes.

3. Provide narrative report to define problem areas, anticipated delays, and impact on Schedule.

Report corrective action taken, or proposed, and its effect including the effect of changes on schedules of separate contractors.

C. Show complete sequence of construction by activity, identifying work of separate stages and other logically grouped activities. Show projected percentage of completion for each item of Work as of time of each Application for Progress Payment.

D. Show submittal dates required for shop drawings, product data, samples, and product delivery dates.

1.05 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Shop drawings, schedules, listings, brochures, etc., will be submitted to the Architect. Submit one digital copy of each submittal of general construction, mechanical, and electrical construction items as indicated on Section 00 01 03 Project Directory. Shop Drawings must be divided into specification divisions.

B. Complete catalogs will not be accepted. Manufacturer's regular catalog sheets will be acceptable only if they indicate completely all the specification requirements. When the manufacturer's catalog sheets are submitted all material not directly connected with the subject shall be completely lined out.

C. Assemble catalog sheets of submittals of more than five different items in an indexed brochure.

D. The Contractor shall carefully review the specifications for requirements for submittals of shop drawings, samples, testing reports, certificates, and other data and submit those as required by specifications.

1.06 SUBSTITUTION AND APPROVAL OF MATERIALS

A. Written request for substitution of materials and equipment shall be submitted by the Contractor to the Owner and Architect with reasonable promptness and in orderly sequence so as to cause no delay in the work due to insufficient delivery time of the proposed items or specified item if substitution request is denied. Complete data must be submitted on all proposed substitutions.

B. Should a substitution be accepted, and substitute material prove defective or otherwise unsatisfactory for the services intended and within the guaranty period, it shall be replaced with the material or equipment specified or approved equal.

C. Request for substitutions of material and/or equipment must be approved by the Owner and Architect prior to purchase, fabrication, and installation.

1.07 PRODUCT DATA

A. Mark each copy to identify applicable products, models, options, and other data; supplement manufacturers' standard data to provide information unique to the Work.

1.08 MISCELLANEOUS SUBMITTALS

A. Manufacturer's Instructions: When required by individual specification sections, submit copies of manufacturer's instructions for delivery, storage, assembly installation, start-up, adjusting, and finishes, in quantities specified for product data.

B. Manufacturer's Certificates: When required by individual specification sections, submit electronic copies of manufacturer's certificates stating products meet or exceed specified requirements.

1.09 MANUFACTURER’S LITERATURE

A. Contractor shall have copies of the manufacturer’s literature on all equipment and/or materials (used on this project) on-site throughout construction.

1.10 SAMPLES

A. Where required by the specifications, samples for selection and/or approval shall be submitted to the Owner and/or Architect by the Contractor with reasonable promptness and in orderly sequence to cause no delay in the work due to insufficient delivery time. Submittals will be accepted from the Subcontractors or suppliers only if accompanied by a letter of transmittal by the Contractor, stating project name and number.

B. Submit full range of manufacturers' standard colors, textures, and patterns for Owner and Architect's review. Submit samples for selection of finishes within 45 days after date of Notice to Proceed.

1. Each shipment shall be accompanied by complete specification data.

2. All transportation charges shall be assumed by the sender.

C. Submit samples to illustrate functional characteristics of the product, with integral parts and attachment devices. Coordinate submittal of different categories for interfacing work.

D. Include Project identification on each sample, giving full information.

E. Submit the number of samples specified in respective Specification section.

F. The Contractor shall note that the Owner has final approval of all colors, finishes, and textures installed as a part of this Contract.

G. Under no circumstances shall any work begin involving color, design, and/or finish until the Owner and Architect administer written approval of the submitted samples.

1.11 FIELD SAMPLES

A. Provide complete and finished mock-up of work on the Project site as required by individual Specification sections.

1.12 CONTRACTORS REVIEW AND APPROVAL

A. Contractor's stamp of approval on each Shop Drawing, Product Data or Sample shall constitute a representation to Owner and Architect/Engineer that Contractor has either determined and verified all quantities, dimensions, field construction criteria, materials, catalog numbers, and similar data or assumes full responsibility for doing so, and that Contractor has reviewed or coordinated each Shop Drawing or Sample with the requirements of the Work and the Contract Documents.

B. Submittals received by Architect without Contractor's stamp of approval will be returned to the Contractor without Architect/Engineer's action.

C. Submittal received which obviously has not been reviewed but does have Contractor’s stamp of approval, will be returned to the Contractor without Architect/Engineer’s action.

1.13 ARCHITECT/ENGINEER'S ACTION

A. The Architect/Engineer process will be to electronically review submittals with one of the following actions listed below and transmit the reviewed submittals to the Contractor:

1. "Rejected" indicates that data or shop drawings must be revised, new shop drawings and data marked in this manner shall not be released for fabrication or construction.

2. "Approved as Noted" indicates that the submittal is approved subject to attached notations.

3. "Approved" indicates final action. No changes shall be made. If the Contractor requires a change, he shall notify the Architect/Engineer in writing (electronically) that the submittal has been withdrawn and shall submit the substitution set in accordance with the above procedure.

Approval of the Contractor's submittal does not constitute a complete check but indicates only that design and general method of detailing is satisfactory. Approval does not permit any deviation from the Contract requirements and does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for errors in dimensions, details, sizes of members, etc., or the coordinating installation and construction with actual conditions of the Work.

4. "Revise and Resubmit" indicates that the submittal be revised and resubmitted for review subject to the corrections noted. Submittals marked as such shall not be released for fabrication or construction.

5. "Submit Specified Item(s)" indicates that there be no deviation from the Contract Documents requirements. Resubmit specified item(s) for review. Submittal marked in this manner shall not be released for fabrication or construction.

B. Architect/Engineer will act on a maximum of two submittals for each Shop Drawing, Product Data or Sample of the same item. In the event a third submittal is required, Contractor shall bear cost of processing by the Architect/Engineer. Cost shall be determined based on the agreed fees for additional services of the contract between the Architect and Owner.

JOB NO. 26021 Section 01 41 00

TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and

Division 1 Specification sections, apply to work of this section.

1.02 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. An Independent Testing Agency, selected by the Contractor and approved by the Owner will perform the inspection and laboratory services for all testing specified herein.

B. The Contractor will execute a contract with their selected agency based on requirements in this

Section of Specifications. The Contractor will pay the agency directly for services performed.

C. In the event certain materials or installation of materials in construction do not measure up to required standards or specifications, the defective materials or work shall be removed and replaced at Contractor's expense including all subsequent testing of materials in question.

D. Testing Agencies shall perform required inspections and tests in accord with Building Code, Local

Authorities, State Regulations and the specifications of ASTM and other respective technical societies.

E. The purpose of the testing by the Contractor’s selected Testing Laboratory is to verify conformance of materials and construction with the projects Contract Documents and do not relieve the

Contractor from the responsibility of providing his own quality control of inspection and testing.

1.03 WORK INCLUDED

A. Inspecting and testing soil work in connection with building excavation and fill including subgrades below pavement and slabs and compacted fill and backfill.

B. Inspection to establish bearing strata of foundation.

C. Inspection and testing of materials and installation of materials of cast-in-place reinforced concrete, as specified.

D. Inspection and observation of roofing material application as required.

E. Other specific tests and inspections required in specific individual or sections of the Documents.

1.04 QUALITY CONTROL (ACI 301 1.6) Additional requirements are as follows:

A. Laboratory will meet requirements of ASTM C 1077.

B. Laboratory will have been inspected by an independent agency such as Cement and Concrete

Reference Laboratory CCRL or AASHTO Material Reference Laboratory AMRL.

C. Laboratory will meet “Recommended Requirements for Independent Laboratory Qualification,” published by American Council of Independent Laboratories.

D. Laboratory will be authorized to operate in State in which Project is located.

E. An ACI Certified Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician – Grade II will be responsible for concrete testing services.

F. An ACI Certified Concrete Construction Inspector will be responsible for concrete inspection services.

G. An ACI Certified Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I will be responsible for field testing services.

H. Technicians performing field tests will have available to them a copy of ACI SP-15. Field

Reference Manual: Specifications for Structural Concrete for Building with Selected ACI and

ASTM References.

I. Weld Inspectors will be AWS Certified Welding Inspector per AWS QCI. Inspectors performing nondestructive testing of welds other than visual will be NDT Level II Per American Society for

Nondestructive Testing Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A.

J. Laboratory will provide one (1) plant inspection of ready-mixed concrete plant at the beginning of concrete placement Additional visits will be as directed by Engineer. Observations will be in accordance with ACI 311.5R-02 1.3.2.

K. Employment of Laboratory will in no way relieve Contractor’s obligations to perform Work of

Contract.

1.05 LABORATORY RESPONSIBLITIES (ACI 301 1.6.4) Additional requirements are as follows:

A. Laboratory will cooperate with Engineer, Contractor, and Subcontractors to provide qualified personnel upon due notice.

B. All testing will be performed in a timely manner to prevent installation (or to allow for removal) of non-conforming material.

C. All tests will be reported in writing to Contractor, Subcontractor, Supplier, Installer, etc., Architect, Engineer, and Owner. Written reports of test results will be delivered to above parties within 48 hours of testing or by E-mail if immediately requested. Each report will include, as a minimum, following:

1. Report number

2. Date issued

3. Project title and number

4. Name of Contractor and Subcontractor if applicable

5. Supplier

6. Testing Laboratory name, address, and telephone number

7. Name and signature of Laboratory Field Technician

8. Date and time of sampling or inspection

9. Record of temperature and weather conditions

10. Date of test

11. Identification of product and Specification Section

12. Location of sample or test in Project

13. Type of inspection or test

14. Results of tests and compliance with Contract Documents

15. Interpretation of test results when requested by Engineer

1.06 SUBMITTALS (CERTIFICATION)

A. Submit two copies to Architect and one copy to the Contractor, of certification of each inspection and test required.

B. In each certificate state details of each inspection and test to indicate satisfactory compliance with requirements of Drawings and Specifications or unsatisfactory condition or failure to comply with requirements.

C. Include:

1. Date issued.

2. Project title and number.

3. Name of inspector.

4. Date and time of sampling or inspection.

5. Identification of product and specifications section.

6. Location in the Project.

7. Type of inspection or test.

8. Date of test.

9. Results of tests.

10. Conformance with Contract Documents.

11. When requested by Architect / Engineer, provide interpretation of test results.

1.07 SPECIFIC TESTS, INSPECTIONS AND METHODS REQUIRED

A. Excavating, Backfilling and Compaction.

1. Determine suitability of all materials to be used as fills, backfills, and leveling beds.

2. Perform one optimum moisture-maximum density curve in accordance with ASTM D1557 for each type of soil proposed for use.

3. One field density test for each 2500 square feet, or fraction thereof, of each…