RA 0805

Spirit Reach Contemplative Path

Specifications February 27, 2026

Prepared for:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 10 00 - SUMMARY

SECTION 01 23 00 - ALTERNATES

SECTION 01 25 00 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

SECTION 01 32 00 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

SECTION 01 32 33 - PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

SECTION 01 33 00 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 35 16 - ALTERATION PROJECT PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 35 91 - HISTORIC TREATMENT PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 40 00 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 42 00 - REFERENCES

SECTION 01 50 00 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

SECTION 01 55 00 - VEHICULAR ACCESS AND PARKING

SECTION 01 56 39 - TEMPORARY TREE AND PLANT PROTECTION

SECTION 01 57 13 - TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

SECTION 01 60 00 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 73 00 - EXECUTION

SECTION 01 77 00 - CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 78 23 - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

SECTION 01 78 39 - PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

SECTION 01 79 00 - DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

SECTION 02 41 19 - SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

SECTION 02 42 96 - HISTORIC REMOVAL AND DISMANTLING

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

SECTION 03 10 00 - CONCRETE FORMING AND ACCESSORIES

SECTION 03 20 00 - CONCRETE REINFORCING

SECTION 03 30 00 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

SECTION 04 03 42 - HISTORIC STONE MASONRY REPAIR

SECTION 04 43 13.13 - ANCHORED STONE MASONRY VENEER

DIVISION 05 - METALS

SECTION 05 12 00 - STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

SECTION 05 58 00 - FORMED METEAL FABRICATIONS

SECTION 05 73 00 - DECORATIVE METAL RAILINGS

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

SECTION 10 14 26 - POST AND PANEL/PYLON SIGNAGE

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DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

SECTION 26 00 10 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 26 05 19 - LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

SECTION 26 05 26 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 26 05 33 - RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 26 05 43 - UNDERGROUND DUCTS AND RACEWAYS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 26 05 53 - IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 26 24 16 - PANELBOARDS

SECTION 26 43 13 - SURGE PROTECTION DEVICES

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

SECTION 31 20 00 – EARTH MOVING

SECTION 31 25 00 – EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROLS

SECTION 31 63 29 – DRILLED CONCRETE PIERS AND SHAFTS

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 32 13 13 - CONCRETE PAVING

SECTION 32 13 73 - CONCRETE PAVING JOINT SEALANTS

SECTION 32 14 00 - UNIT PAVING

SECTION 32 32 14 - ARCHITECTURAL CIP CONCRETE SITE WALLS

SECTION 32 33 00 - SITE FURNISHINGS

SECTION 32 91 15 - SOIL PREPARATION (PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION)

SECTION 32 92 00 - TURF AND GRASSES

SECTION 32 93 00 - PLANTS

DIVISION 99 – SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS

STR 1000 – STREAM CHANNEL EXCAVATION AND GRADING

STR 1001 – BOULDERS

STR 1002 – BANK PROTECTION

STR 1003 – PUMP-AROUND OPERATION

STR 1005 – CONSTRUCTED RIFFLE AND RUN

STR 1006 – BOULDER BANK PROTECTION

STR 1007 – SOIL CHOKED RIPRAP

STR 1008 – RIPRAP BASE DITCH

SEAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SPECIFICATIONS

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT:

SPECIFICATIONS:

SECTION 01 10 00 - SUMMARY

SECTION 01 23 00 - ALTERNATES

SECTION 01 25 00 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

SECTION 01 32 00 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

SECTION 01 32 33 - PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

SECTION 01 33 00 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 35 16 - ALTERATION PROJECT PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 35 91 - HISTORIC TREATMENT PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 40 00 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 42 00 - REFERENCES

SECTION 01 50 00 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

SECTION 01 56 39 - TEMPORARY TREE AND PLANT PROTECTION

SECTION 01 60 00 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 73 00 - EXECUTION

SECTION 01 77 00 - CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 78 23 - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

SECTION 01 78 39 - PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

SECTION 01 79 00 - DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

SECTION 02 42 96 - HISTORIC REMOVAL AND DISMANTLING

SECTION 03 10 00 - CONCRETE FORMING AND ACCESSORIES

SECTION 03 20 00 - CONCRETE REINFORCING

SECTION 03 30 00 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

SECTION 04 03 42 - HISTORIC STONE MASONRY REPAIR

SECTION 04 43 13.13 - ANCHORED STONE MASONRY VENEER

SECTION 05 58 00 - FORMED METEAL FABRICATIONS

SECTION 05 73 00 - DECORATIVE METAL RAILINGS

SECTION 10 14 26 - POST AND PANEL/PYLON SIGNAGE

SECTION 31 20 00 - EARTH MOVING

SECTION 32 13 13 - CONCRETE PAVING

SECTION 32 13 73 - CONCRETE PAVING JOINT SEALANTS

SECTION 32 14 00 - UNIT PAVING

SECTION 32 32 14 - ARCHITECTURAL CIP CONCRETE SITE WALLS

SECTION 32 33 00 - SITE FURNISHINGS

SECTION 32 91 15 - SOIL PREPARATION (PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION)

SECTION 32 92 00 - TURF AND GRASSES

SECTION 32 93 00 – PLANTS

NOTE: THE ENGINEER’S APPROVAL AND SUBSEQUENT SEAL IS LIMITED TO THE PORTIONS OF THESE

DOCUMENTS AS PREPARED BY OR UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF THE ENGINEER.

Stantec

70 NE Loop 410, Suite 1116 San Antonio, TX 78216-5893

(713) 403-1625 bradley.cowan@stantec.com

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STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: ELIZABETH GILBERT

Stantec

910 Louisiana St, Suite 2600

Houston, TX 77002

(832) 509-4518 elizabeth.gilbert@stantec.com

SECTION 05 12 00 - STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

SECTION 31 63 29 – DRILLED CONCRETE PIERS AND SHAFTS

NOTE: THE ENGINEER’S APPROVAL AND SUBSEQUENT SEAL IS LIMITED TO THE PORTIONS OF

THESE DOCUMENTS AS PREPARED BY OR UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF THE

ENGINEER.

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STREAM DESIGNER:

1905 Aldrich Street

Austin, TX 78723

(510) 328-0011

STR 1000 STREAM CHANNEL EXCAVATION AND GRADING

STR 1001 BOULDERS

STR 1002 BANK PROTECTION

STR 1003 PUMP-AROUND OPERATIONS

STR 1005 CONSTRUCTED RIFFLE AND RUN

STR 1006 BOULDER BANK PROTECTION

STR 1007 SOIL-CHOKED RIPRAP

STR 1008 RIPRAP BASE DITCH

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CIVIL DESIGNER:

70 NE Loop 410, Suite 1116

San Antonio, TX 78216-5893

(210) 308-4701

SECTION 01 55 00 - VEHICULAR ACCESS AND PARKING

SECTION 01 57 13 - TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

SECTION 02 41 19 - SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

SECTION 31 25 00 - EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROLS

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ENGINEER:

6080 Tennyson Pkwy

Plano, TX 75024

(214) 473-2400

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 00 10 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 19 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

26 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 33 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 43 UNDERGROUND DUCTS AND RACEWAYS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 24 16 PANELBOARDS

26 43 13 SURGE PROTECTION DEVICES

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Reach Contemplative Path Warning: This AIA MasterSpec based document is protected by U.S. Copyright Law and

International Treaties.

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SECTION 01 10 00 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 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.

1.02 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Contractor's use of site and premises.

4. Specification and Drawing conventions.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 50 00 "Temporary Facilities and Controls" for limitations and procedures governing temporary use of Owner's facilities.

2. Section 01 73 00 "Execution" for coordination of Owner-installed products.

1.03 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.

1.04 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: Spirit Reach Contemplative Path.

1. Project Location: San Antonio, Texas.

B. Owner: San Antonio River Authority, County of Bexar.

C. Landscape Architect: Stantec.

D. Other Disciplines: Stantec design team includes the following design professionals, who have prepared designated portions of the Contract Documents:

1. Hydraulics.

2. Structural Engineering.

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3. Civil Engineering.

4. Stream Restoration.

5. Survey.

E. Web-Based Project Software: Project software will be used for purposes of managing communication and documents during the construction stage.

1. See Section 01 31 00 "Project Management and Coordination." for requirements for using web-based Project software.

1.05 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1. Project Location: The site sits within the Upper San Antonio River Watershed, along the Olmos Creek, which flows into the Upper San Antonio River, just South of East Hildebrand Ave.

2. Project Scope: Construction of new trails, bridges, boardwalks, plazas, signage, feature walls and gateways, interpretive signage, plantings, and stream restoration.

B. Type of Contract:

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

1.06 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. Unrestricted Use of Site: Contractor shall have full use of Project site for construction operations during construction period. Contractor's use of Project site is limited only by Owner's right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of Project.

B. Limits on Use of Site: Limit use of Project site to areas within the Contract limits indicated. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

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.

1.07 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:

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.

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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.

2. Abbreviations: Materials and products are identified by abbreviations scheduled on Drawings and published as part of the U.S. National CAD Standard.

3. Keynoting: Materials and products are identified by reference keynotes referencing Specification Section numbers found in this Project Manual.

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SECTION 01 23 00 - ALTERNATES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 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.

1.02 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for alternates.

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. Alternate: An amount proposed by bidders and stated on the Bid Form for certain work defined in the bidding requirements that may be added to or deducted from the base bid amount if the Owner decides to accept a corresponding change either in the amount of construction to be completed or in the products, materials, equipment, systems, or installation methods described in the Contract Documents.

1. Alternates described in this Section are part of the Work only if enumerated in the Agreement.

2. The cost or credit for each alternate is the net addition to or deduction from the Contract Sum to incorporate alternates into the Work. No other adjustments are made to the Contract Sum.

1.04 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Revise or adjust affected adjacent work as necessary to completely integrate work of the alternate into Project.

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

B. Execute accepted alternates under the same conditions as other Work of the Contract.

C. Schedule: A Part 3 "Schedule of Alternates" Article is included at the end of this Section. Specification Sections referenced in schedule contain requirements for materials necessary to achieve the work described under each alternate.

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3.01 SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES

A. Alternate No. 001: Trail Alternate.

1. Base Bid: No C.1 Alternate Concrete Trail as indicated on Drawings LH1.03, LH1.04, and LH1.05.

2. Alternate: Construct C.1 Alternate Concrete Trail as indicated on Drawings LH1.03, LH1.04, and LH1.05.

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SECTION 01 25 00 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 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.

1.02 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for substitutions.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 23 00 "Alternates" for products selected under an alternate.

2. Section 01 60 00 "Product Requirements" for requirements for submitting comparable product submittals for products by listed manufacturers.

1.03 DEFINITIONS

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

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

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

1.04 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Substitution Requests: Submit documentation identifying product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification Section number and title and Drawing numbers and titles.

1. Substitution Request Form: Use form acceptable to Landscape Architect.

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

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

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

c. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitutions with those of the Work specified. Include annotated copy of applicable Specification Section. Significant qualities may include attributes, such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, sustainable design characteristics, warranties, and specific features and requirements indicated. Indicate deviations, if any, from the Work specified.

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

e. Samples, where applicable or requested.

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

g. Material test reports from a qualified testing agency, indicating and interpreting test results for compliance with requirements indicated.

h. Detailed comparison of Contractor's construction schedule using proposed substitutions with products specified for the Work, including effect on the overall Contract Time. If specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within the Contract Time, include letter from manufacturer, on manufacturer's letterhead, stating date of receipt of purchase order, lack of availability, or delays in delivery.

i. Cost information, including a proposal of change, if any, in the Contract Sum.

j. Contractor's certification that proposed substitution complies with requirements in the Contract Documents, except as indicated in substitution request, is compatible with related materials and is appropriate for applications indicated.

k. Contractor's waiver of rights to additional payment or time that may subsequently become necessary because of failure of proposed substitution to produce indicated results.

3. Landscape Architect's Action: If necessary, Landscape Architect will request additional information or documentation for evaluation within seven days of receipt of a request for substitution. Landscape Architect will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution within 15 days of receipt of request, or seven days of receipt of additional information or documentation, whichever is later.

a. Forms of Acceptance: Change Order, Construction Change Directive, or Landscape Architect's Supplemental Instructions for minor changes in the Work.

b. Use product specified if Landscape Architect does not issue a decision on use of a proposed substitution within time allocated.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Compatibility of Substitutions: Investigate and document compatibility of proposed substitution with related products and materials. Engage a qualified testing agency to perform compatibility tests recommended by manufacturers.

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1.06 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Revise or adjust affected work as necessary to integrate work of the approved substitutions.

1.07 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Substitutions for Cause: Submit requests for substitution immediately on discovery of need for change, but not later than 15 days prior to time required for preparation and review of related submittals.

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

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

b. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

c. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule.

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

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

f. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the

Work.

g. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

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

B. Substitutions for Convenience: Landscape Architect will consider requests for substitution if received within 60 days after the Notice to Proceed. Requests received after that time may be considered or rejected at discretion of Landscape Architect.

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

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

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

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

d. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

e. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule.

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

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

h. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the

Work.

i. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

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

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1.1 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. Project meetings.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 32 00 "Construction Progress Documentation" for preparing and submitting Contractor's construction schedule.

2. Section 01 73 00 "Execution" for procedures for coordinating general installation and field-engineering services, including establishment of benchmarks and control points.

3. Section 01 77 00 "Closeout Procedures" for coordinating closeout of the Contract.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

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

1.3 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.

B. Key Personnel Names: Within 15 days of starting construction operations, submit a list of key personnel assignments, including superintendent and other personnel in attendance at Project site. Identify individuals and their duties and responsibilities; list addresses and cellular telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. Provide names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals assigned as alternates in the absence of individuals assigned to Project.

1. Post copies of list in project meeting room, in temporary field office,and in prominent location in each built facility. Keep list current at all times.

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1.4 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.

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. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls.

4. Delivery and processing of submittals.

5. Progress meetings.

6. Preinstallation conferences.

7. Project closeout activities.

8. Startup and adjustment of systems.

1.5 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.

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b. Indicate functional and spatial relationships of components of architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical systems.

c. Indicate space requirements for routine maintenance and for anticipated replacement of components during the life of the installation.

d. Show location and size of access doors required for access to concealed dampers, valves, and other controls.

e. Indicate required installation sequences.

f. 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.

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

1. Structural Penetrations: Indicate penetrations and openings required for all disciplines.

2. Slab Edge and Embedded Items: Indicate slab edge locations and sizes and locations of embedded items for metal fabrications, sleeves, anchor bolts, bearing plates, angles, door floor closers, slab depressions for floor finishes, curbs and housekeeping pads, and similar items.

3. Electrical Work: Show the following:

a. Runs of vertical and horizontal conduit 1-1/4 inches in diameter and larger.

Light fixture, exit light, emergency battery pack.

b. Panel board, switch board, switchgear, transformer, busway, generator, and motor-control center locations.

c. Location of pull boxes and junction boxes, dimensioned from column center lines.

4. Fire-Protection System: Show the following:

a. Locations of standpipes, mains piping, branch lines, pipe drops, and sprinkler heads.

5. Review: Landscape 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 Landscape Architect determines that coordination drawings are not being prepared in sufficient scope or detail, or are otherwise deficient, Landscape Architect will so inform Contractor, who shall make suitable modifications and resubmit.

6. Coordination Drawing Prints: Prepare coordination drawing prints according to requirements in Section 01 33 00 "Submittal Procedures" for the work indicated.

C. Coordination Digital Data Files: Prepare coordination digital data files according to the following requirements:

1. File Submittal Format: Submit or post coordination drawing files using PDF format.

2. Landscape Architect will furnish Contractor one set of digital data files of Drawings for use in preparing coordination digital data files upon request, and upon execution of Landscape Architect’s waiver form. The file format provided by the

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Landscape Architect is “AS-IS”. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to convert the file into their desired format.

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

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

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

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

B. Content of the RFI: RFIs submitted for problem solving and in general, shall contain and present the following, 1) a complete description of the issue under review, 2) information associated with the issue, but not the issue itself, which is necessary for a complete understanding of the issue, 3) variances from acceptable construction tolerance, including but not limited to: a) variances adjacent to the area with the issue and b) variances from the general requirements of the construction documents. All of these requirements are necessary for the Design Professional to review, so that a most complete and most economical solution as possible, may be synthesized. The requirements for the Architects “RFI” shall also apply to the Contractors “RFI”. Include a detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following:

1. Project name.

2. Project number.

3. Date.

4. Name of Contractor.

5. Name of Landscape Architect.

6. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

7. RFI subject.

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

9. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

10. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

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

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

12. Contractor's signature.

13. 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.

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C. Improper RFI(s) / Frivolous RFI(s):

1. Improper and Frivolous RFIs will be returned unanswered, will be removed from Construction Manager’s RFI log, and their assigned numbers will be reassigned to subsequent RFIs.

2. Construction Manager’s and/or Contractor’s request, after notification by Landscape Architect that RFI is improper or frivolous, RFI will be processed with processing costs charged to Contractor as follows:

a. Contractor shall reimburse Owner for Architect’s account for time spent in processing improper and frivolous RFI at rate of 2.5 times rate of Direct Personnel Expense (DPE). Direct Personnel Expense is defined as direct salaries of Architect’s personnel engaged on Project and portion of costs mandatory, and customary contributions and benefits related thereto, including employment taxes and other statutory employee benefits, insurance, sick leave, holidays, vacations, pensions, and similar contributions and benefits.

b. Cost will be deducted from Contractor’s retention as a deduct Change Order.

D. RFI Forms: Form bound in Project Manual.

1. Attachments shall be electronic files in PDF format.

E. Landscape Architect's Action: Landscape Architect will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond. Allow seven working days for Landscape 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. Landscape Architect's action may include a request for additional information, in which case Landscape Architect's time for response will date from time of receipt by Landscape Architect additional information.

3. Landscape 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 01 26 00 "Contract Modification Procedures."

a. If Contractor believes the RFI response warrants change in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, notify Landscape Architect in writing within 10 days of receipt of the RFI response.

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F. RFI Log: Prepare, maintain, and submit a tabular log of RFIs organized by the RFI number. Submit log weekly. Use software log that is part of web-based Project software.

Owner requirements, if any, will supersede this requirement. Software log with not less than the following:

1. Project name.

2. Name and address of Contractor.

3. Name and address of Landscape 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.

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

1.7 DIGITAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES

A. Use of Landscape Architect's Digital Data Files: Digital data files of Landscape Architect's BIM or CAD model will be provided by Landscape Architect for Contractor's use during construction upon request, and upon execution of Landscape Architect’s waiver form. The file format provided by the Architect is “AS-IS”. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to convert the file into their desired format.

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

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

B. Web-Based Project Software: Owner to coordinate with Contractor web-based Project software site for purposes of hosting and managing Project communication and documentation until Final Completion.

1. Web-based Project software site shall include at a minimum, the following features:

a. Compilation of Project data, including Contractor, subcontractors, Landscape 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.

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

C. PDF Document Preparation: Where PDFs are required to be submitted to Landscape 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.

1.8 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 Landscape Architect of scheduled meeting dates and times a minimum of 10 working 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 Landscape Architect, within three days of the meeting.

B. Preconstruction Conference: 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, Owner's Commissioning Authority, Landscape Architect, and their consultants; Contractor and its superintendent; major subcontractors; suppliers; and other concerned parties shall

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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 testing and inspecting.

k. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment.

l. Distribution of the Contract Documents.

m. Submittal procedures.

n. Preparation of Record Documents.

o. Use of the premises.

p. Work restrictions.

q. Working hours.

r. Owner's occupancy requirements.

s. Responsibility for temporary facilities and controls.

t. Procedures for moisture and mold control.

u. Procedures for disruptions and shutdowns.

v. Construction waste management and recycling.

w. Parking availability.

x. Office, work, and storage areas.

y. Equipment deliveries and priorities.

z. First aid.

aa. Security.

bb. Worksite 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 of manufacturers and fabricators 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 Landscape Architect, and Owner's Commissioning Authority 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:

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a. Contract Documents.

b. Options.

c. Related RFIs.

d. Related Change Orders.

e. Purchases.

f. Deliveries.

g. Submittals.

h. Sustainable design requirements.

i. Review of mockups.

j. Possible conflicts.

k. Compatibility requirements.

l. Time schedules.

m. Weather limitations.

n. Manufacturer's written instructions.

o. Warranty requirements.

p. Compatibility of materials.

q. Acceptability of substrates.

r. Temporary facilities and controls.

s. Space and access limitations.

t. Regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

u. Testing and inspecting requirements.

v. Installation procedures.

w. Coordination with other work.

x. Required performance results.

y. Protection of adjacent work.

z. Protection of construction and personnel.

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

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. Project Closeout Conference: Schedule and conduct a project closeout conference, at a time convenient to Owner and Landscape Architect, but no later than 90 days prior to the scheduled date of Substantial Completion.

1. Conduct the conference to review requirements and responsibilities related to Project closeout.

2. Attendees: Authorized representatives of Owner, Owner's Commissioning Authority, Landscape Architect, and their consultants; Contractor and its superintendent; major subcontractors; suppliers; and other concerned parties shall attend the meeting. Participants at the meeting shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

3. Agenda: Discuss items of significance that could affect or delay Project closeout, including the following:

a. Preparation of Record Documents.

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b. Procedures required prior to inspection for Substantial Completion and for final inspection for acceptance.

c. Procedures for completing and archiving web-based Project software site data files.

d. Submittal of written warranties.

e. Requirements for preparing operations and maintenance data.

f. Requirements for delivery of material samples, attic stock, and spare parts.

g. Requirements for demonstration and training.

h. Preparation of Contractor's punch list.

i. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment at Substantial

Completion and for final payment.

j. Submittal procedures.

k. Owner's partial occupancy requirements.

l. Installation of Owner's furniture, fixtures, and equipment.

m. Responsibility for removing temporary facilities and controls.

4. Minutes: Entity conducting meeting will record and distribute meeting minutes.

E. Progress Meetings: Conduct progress meetings at weekly intervals.

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

2. Attendees: In addition to representatives of Owner, Owner's Commissioning

Authority and Landscape 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.

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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.

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.

F. Coordination Meetings: Conduct Project coordination meetings at weekly intervals.

Project coordination meetings are in addition to specific meetings held for other purposes, such as progress meetings and preinstallation conferences.

1. Attendees: In addition to representatives of Owner, Owner's Commissioning Authority and Landscape 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 meetings shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

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

a. Combined Contractor's Construction Schedule: Review progress since the last coordination meeting. Determine whether each contract is on time, ahead of schedule, or behind schedule, in relation to combined 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.

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

c. Review present and future needs of each contractor present, including the following:

1) Interface requirements.

2) Sequence of operations.

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3) Status of submittals.

4) Deliveries.

5) Off-site fabrication.

6) Access.

7) Site use.

8) Temporary facilities and controls.

9) Work hours.

10) Hazards and risks.

11) Progress cleaning.

12) Quality and work standards.

13) Status of RFIs.

14) Proposal Requests.

15) Change Orders.

16) Pending changes.

3. Reporting: Record meeting results and distribute copies to everyone in attendance and to others affected by decisions or actions resulting from each meeting.

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