1999614_SI RHC_EP2-26 IFC_Specifications Vol 1_2024-01-26_rev1.pdf

Smithsonian Institution Revitalize Historic Core - SIB

EYP-Loring, LLC

January 26, 2024

SF Project No. 1999614

Contract No. 33330220CF0010073

Early Package 2-26 (EP2-26): Early Selective Demolition & Abatement, New Work for Partial Building Reopening in 2026

Issued for Construction

Specifications - Vol 1 of 2

PROJECT MANUAL

For

Smithsonian Institution Revitalize Historic Core Washington, DC

EYP-Loring, LLC 1000 Potomac Street, NW, #L1 Washington, DC 20007

Consultants:

Structural Engineering Robert Silman Associates Structural Engineers DPC 1053 31st Street NW Washington, DC 20007

Landscape Architecture Rhodeside and Harwell, Inc.

500 King Street, Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22314

Civil Engineering Sorba Engineering 22365 Broderick Drive, Suite 265 Dulles, Virginia 20166

Hazardous Materials Abatement Aerosol Monitoring & Analysis, Inc.

1331 Ashton Road P.O. Box 646 Hanover, MD 21076

Elevator Michael Blades & Associates, Ltd.

232 Laurel Lane Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Blast Engineering Applied Research Associates, Inc.

4300 San Mateo Blvd., NE Albuquerque, NM 87110

Historic Material Conservation Building Conservation Services, Inc.

242 Cherry Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

Food Service Design Culinary Design, LLC 3734 Cross Bow Court Ellicott City, MD 21042

Geotechnical Engineering Haley & Aldrich, Inc.

1497 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 304 McLean, VA 22101

Fire Protection Engineering Jensen Hughes, Inc.

3610 Commerce Drive, Suite 817 Baltimore, MD 21227

A/V – Electronic Security Phase Shift Consulting LLC 6700 Alexander Bell Dr. Suite 200 Columbia, MD 21046

Architectural Lighting Design CM Kling + Associates 1020 Cameron Street Alexandria VA 22314

Exterior Enclosure Design Simpson Gumpertz & Heger 1625 Eye Street NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC 20006

January 26, 2024 Early Package 2 Issued for Construction SF Project No. 1999614

Smithsonian Institution Seals Page Revitalize Historic Core - SIB 00 0107 - 1

DOCUMENT 000107 - SEALS PAGE

DESIGN PROFESSIONALS OF RECORD

ARCHITECT Karl W. Stumpf Page Southerland Page, Inc.

Responsible for Divisions 01-33 Sections except where indicated as prepared by other design professionals of record.

Early Package 2-26 Project No. 1999614

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DOCUMENT 000107 - SEALS PAGE

DESIGN PROFESSIONALS OF RECORD

CIVIL ENGINEER Matthew S. McComas, P.E.

Sorba Engineering

Responsible for the following Sections:

01 5639 Site Protection

31 1000 Site Clearing 31 2000 Earth Moving for Site Work

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DOCUMENT 000107 - SEALS PAGE

DESIGN PROFESSIONALS OF RECORD

STRUCTURAL

ENGINEER

Kirk Mettam, P.E.

Robert Silman Associates Structural Engineers, DPC

02 0400 Shoring and Bracing 02 2900 Structural Building Monitoring 03 0130 Maintenance of Cast-in-Place Concrete

03 3000 Cast-in-Place Concrete

05 1200 Structural Steel Framing 05 3100 Steel Decking

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22 0517 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Plumbing Piping 22 0519 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 22 0523 General Duty Valves for Plumbing 22 0529 Hangers and Supports For Plumbing Piping and Equipment 22 0700 Plumbing Insulation 22 1116 Domestic Water Piping 22 1119 Domestic Water Piping Specialties

22 3300 Electric Domestic Water Heater 23 0500 General Mechanical Requirements 23 0503 Pipe and Tubes for HVAC 23 0513 Common Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment 23 0516 Expansion Fittings and Loops for HVAC Piping 23 0517 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for HBAC Piping 23 0523 General Duty Valves for HVAC 23 0529 Hangers and Supports for HVAC 23 0548 Noise and Vibrations Controls for HVAC

23 0553 Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment 23 0593 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing for HVAC 23 0700 HVAC Insulation 23 0900 Instrumentation and Control for HVAC 23 2116 Hydronic Piping Specialties 23 2216 Steam and Condensate Piping Specialties 23 2223 Steam Condensate Pumps 23 2500 HVAC Water Treatment 23 3100 HVAC Ducts and Casings 23 3300 Air Duct Accessories 23 3400 HVAC Fans 23 3700 Air Outlets and Inlets 23 7300 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 23 8219 Fan Coil Units

MECHANICAL

ENGINEER

PLUMBING

J. Michael Galway, P.E.

Loring Consulting Engineers

Early Package 2-26

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ELECTRICAL

Hallah Abodaff , P.E.

Loring Consulting Engineers

26 0010 Supplementary Requirements for Electrical 26 0011 Facility Performance Requirements for Electrical 26 0513 Medium-Voltage Cables 26 0519 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 0526 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 0529 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems 26 0533.13 Conduits for Electrical Systems 26 0533.16 Boxes and Covers for Electrical Systems 26 0543 Underground Ducts and Raceways for Electrical Systems 26 0544 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Electrical Raceways and Cabling

26 0553 Identification for Electrical Systems 26 2416 Panelboards 26 2726 Wiring Devices 26 2813 Fuses 26 2816 Enclosed Switches

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LANDSCAPE

ARCHITECT

Faye Harwell Rhodeside and Harwell, Inc.

01 5640 Temporary Tree Protection

32 1400 Unit Paving

32 9100 Planting Soil 32 9200 Lawns and Grasses

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DOCUMENT 000107 - SEALS PAGE

DESIGN PROFESSIONALS OF RECORD

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

DESIGNER

Kevin L DeHaven, RCDD Phase Shift Consulting

27 0505 Selective Demolition for Communications

January 26, 2024 Early Package 2-26

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DOCUMENT 00 0110 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOLUME 1

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 0101 PROJECT TITLE PAGE

00 0107 SEALS PAGES

00 0110 TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 0000 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION (Smithsonian

Facilities spec section)

01 1000 SUMMARY

---------- AHHP CASTLE BUILT ARTIFACTS

01 3250 BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM) REQUIREMENTS - (Smithsonian

Facilities spec section)

01 3513 ARCHEOLOGICAL PROTECTION

01 3525 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION IN CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION,

AND DEMOLITION PROJECTS

01 3591 HISTORIC TREATMENT PROCEDURES

01 4000 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

01 5639 SITE PROTECTION (Smithsonian Facilities spec section)

01 5640 TEMPORARY TREE PROTECTION

01 6000 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

01 7329 CUTTING AND PATCHING

01 7419 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

---------- CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE TRACKING SHEET

01 7823 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA REQUIREMENTS – (Smithsonian

Facilities spec section)

01 7900 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

01 8113.14 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS - LEED V4 BD+C

---------- LEED SCORECARD

---------- SITES SCORECARD

---------- LEED SUBMITTAL FORM

---------- SITES PRODUCT + MATERIAL FORM

---------- SITES SUBMITTAL FORM C5.6

---------- SITES SUBMITTAL FORM C5.10

01 8116 VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC) CONTENT AND GENERAL

EMISSIONS RESTRICTIONS

01 8119 INDOOR AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

01 9113 GENERAL COMMISSIONING (provided by CxA NV5)

---------- COMMISSIONING PLAN

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DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 0400 SHORING AND BRACING

02 2900 STRUCTURAL BUILDING MONITORING

02 4200 SELECTIVE REMOVALS

02 8200 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT – (Smithsonian Facilities spec section)

02 8300 WORK ACTIVITIES IMPACTING LEAD-CONTAINING MATERIALS -

(Smithsonian Facilities spec section)

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 0130 MAINTENANCE OF CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

03 3000 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 0140.62 MASONRY REPOINTING

04 2200 CONCRETE UNIT MASONRY

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 1200 STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

05 3100 STEEL DECKING

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 4023 INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 8413 PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING

07 9200 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 0314 TREATMENT OF HISTORIC WOOD DOORS

08 1113 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 1416 FLUSH WOOD DOORS

08 7100 DOOR HARDWARE

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 0110.15 PAINT AND COATING REMOVAL

09 0320 PLASTER

09 2116.23 GYPSUM BOARD SHAFT WALL ASSEMBLIES

09 2216 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

09 2900 GYPSUM BOARD

09 6813 TILE CARPETING

09 9124 INTERIOR PAINTING (MPI STANDARDS)

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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 0517 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 0519 METERS AND GAGES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 0523 GENERAL DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING

22 0529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

22 0700 PLUMBING INSULATION

22 0800 COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS (provided by CxA NV5)

22 1116 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

22 1119 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SPECIALTIES

22 3300 ELECTRIC, DOMESTIC-WATER HEATERS

DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 0500 GENERAL MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

23 0503 PIPES AND TUBES FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

23 0513 COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT

23 0516 EXPANSION FITTINGS AND LOOPS FOR HVAC PIPING

23 0517 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR HVAC PIPING

23 0523 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

23 0529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

23 0548 NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROLS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

23 0553 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

23 0593 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 0700 HVAC INSULATION

23 0800 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC (provided by CxA NV5)

23 0900 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC

23 2116 HYDRONIC PIPING SPECIALTIES

23 2216 STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING SPECIALTIES

23 2223 STEAM CONDENSATE PUMPS

23 2500 HVAC WATER TREATMENT

23 3100 HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS

23 3300 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

23 3400 HVAC FANS

23 3700 AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS

23 7300 INDOOR CENTER-STATION AIR-HANDLING UNITS

23 8219 FAN COIL UNITS

VOLUME 2

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 0010 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

26 0011 FACILITY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

26 0513 MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLES

26 0519 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

26 0526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 0529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 0533.13 CONDUITS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 0533.16 BOXES AND COVERS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

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26 0543 UNDERGROUND DUCTS AND RACEWAYS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 0544 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR ELECTRICAL RACEWAYS AND

CABLING

26 0553 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 0800 COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (provided by CxA NV5)

26 2416 PANELBOARDS

26 2726 WIRING DEVICES

26 2813 FUSES

26 2816 ENCLOSED SWITCHES

26 5100 ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING LUMINAIRES

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

27 0505 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION FOR COMMUNICATIONS

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 3111 ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

28 3111.1 TEMPORARY FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 1000 SITE CLEARNING

31 2000 EARTH MOVING FOR SITE WORK

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 1400 UNIT PAVING

32 9100 PLANTING SOIL

32 9200 LAWNS AND GRASSES

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

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S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 0000 Supplementary Conditions for Construction

PROJECT SUMMARY AND INFORMATION

1. Project Information

2. Summary of Work

3. Contract Time for Completion

4. Schedule of Options for Bid

5. Schedule of Unit Prices

6. Bidder Examination of Site

7. Availability of Documents

SPECIAL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

8. Units of Measure

9. Non-Public, Tenant and Secured Spaces

10. Museum Artifacts and Scientific Research Materials

11. Protection of Historic Properties

12. Commitment to Sustainability

13. Commissioning

CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

14. Hours of Work, Workdays and Government Holidays

15. Conditions Affecting Contractor’s Work

16. Contractor Deliveries, Hauling and Access

17. Dress and Deportment

18. Contractor Parking

19. Eating, Drinking, Smoking and Illegal Substance Abuse

PROJECT COORDINATION

20. Coordination of Trades

21. Quality Control

22. Permits, Licenses and Fees

23. Utility Service Interruptions and New Connections

24. Smithsonian-Furnished Items Installed by the Contractor

25. Salvage

26. Cutting, Patching and Matching Existing Work

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PROTECTION OF THE SITE DURING CONSTRUCTION

27. Protection of the Site

28. Protection of Flora and Central Computer Controller Irrigation System

29. Debris Control and Daily Cleanup

30. Dust and Air Quality Control

31. Noise and Vibration Control

32. Vermin, Pest and Rodent Control

33. Drilling, Welding and Torch Cutting

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

34. Contractor Field Offices, Trailers and Sheds

35. Staging, Storage and Work Areas

36. Sanitary Facilities

37. Temporary Utility Services and Extensions

38. Scaffolding and Platforms

39. Project Signs

MEETINGS

40. Preconstruction Meeting

41. Pre-Condition Survey of the Site

42. Project Meetings

SUBMISSIONS

43. Submittal Definitions

44. Submittals and Reviews

45. Criteria for Product Selection

46. Progress Photographs

47. Contractor Correspondence and Daily Reports

SAFETY, HEALTH AND FIRE PROTECTION

48. Jobsite Safety

49. Toxic and Hazardous Substances

50. Personal Protective Equipment

51. Barriers, Barricades and Walkways

52. Fire Safety Program

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

53. General Security Requirements

54. Identification Badges

55. Access and Property Control at the Museum Support Center

56. Security of Temporary Openings

57. Existing Building Alarm Systems

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58. Security Guard Duty Charges

SCHEDULES AND PAYMENTS

59. Schedule of Values

60. Project Schedule (Gantt)

61. Application for Payment

62. Assignment of Claims

PROJECT CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS

63. Project Closeout

64. Substantial Completion

65. Final Completion and Acceptance

OTHER PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

66. Maintenance of Equipment and Systems

END OF SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 0000

SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION

PROJECT SUMMARY AND INFORMATION

1. PROJECT INFORMATION

1.1. SF Project No. 1999614

Revitalize Historic Core Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) 1000 Jefferson Drive, SW Washington, DC 20560

1.2. Definitions: Smithsonian Institution (Smithsonian)

1.3. Smithsonian Institution Contacts:

Contracting Officer (CO), address for Fed Ex and UPS delivery:

Smithsonian Institution Office of Contracting & Personal Property Management 600 Maryland Ave. SW, Suite 500E Washington, D.C. 20024

Contracting Officer (CO), address for USPS delivery:

Smithsonian Institution Office of Contracting & Personal Property Management 600 Maryland Ave. SW, Suite 500E Washington, D.C. 20024

Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR), address for Fed Ex and UPS, delivery:

Smithsonian Institution Attn: Jamil Burnett Office of Planning Design & Construction 600 Maryland Avenue SW, Suite 5001 Washington, DC 20560

Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR), address for USPS delivery:

Smithsonian Institution Attn: Jamil Burnett Office of Planning Design & Construction P.O. Box 37012, MRC 511 Washington, DC 20013-7012

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2. SUMMARY OF WORK

2.1. Furnish all supervision, labor, materials and equipment needed to prepare the project site, selective demolition, abatement, and new work in Smithsonian Institution Building (SIB, Castle) for partial 2026 occupancy, as set forth in the Contract Documents for SF Project No 1999614, as noted below;

2.1.1. Early Package 2-26 (EP2-26) Drawings, sheets 1 thru 285, dated January 26,

2.1.2. Early Package 2-26 Specifications, volumes 1 thru 2, dated January 26, 2024

2.2. The Work includes, but is not limited to:

2.2.1 Early Package 2-26: Early Package 2-26 contains work for selective demolition and abatement and to allow parts of the SIB to be occupied during May-Sept 2026, including but not limited to:

2.2.1.1. Early Selective Demolition & Abatement, SIB:

• Install protection for historical elements.

• Upper Main Hall (3rd & 4th Floors) and Attic o Remove Level 4 infill floor structure, partitions, ceilings, finishes & infrastructure.

o Remove Level 3 office partitions, ceilings, finishes and infrastructure.

o Patch penetrations at exterior masonry walls.

o Remove Main Attic existing equipment, infrastructure, and floor

“structure”.

o Retain (2) existing AHUs for Level 1 retail & café, relocate to

Level 3.

o Remove existing elevator machinery and cab in Stair 4.

o Remove hazardous materials associated with work listed above.

• East Wing, East Range (Levels 1-4) o Remove existing equipment and infrastructure in Attic.

o Remove existing plaster on walls and ceilings.

o Remove non-structural ceilings, flooring, partitions, and finishes.

o Remove existing elevator machinery and cab in East Wing.

o Install floor opening for new elevator and shafts.

o Remove hazardous materials associated with work listed above.

• South Tower (Level 2 and above) o Remove existing equipment and infrastructure.

o Remove existing plaster on walls and ceilings.

o Remove non-structural ceilings, flooring, partitions, and finishes.

o Remove existing elevator machinery and cab.

Remove hazardous materials associated with work listed above.

• Basement and First Floor (Great Hall, Schermer Hall, Commons) o Remove Level 1 fan coil units and piping from Basement.

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o Remove air handling unit in Basement serving the Commons.

o Retain majority of existing building systems through 2026.

o Remove hazardous materials associated with work listed above.

2.2.1.1. New work in Construction areas, SIB:

• Install temporary air handling units (conditioning during construction).

• Install temporary fire alarm system.

2.2.1.3. Scope for Partial Occupancy in 2026, SIB:

• New Work in Upper Main Hall (Levels 3 and 4) and Attic o Install temporary air handling units for Level 1 spaces at Level 3, including outdoor air connections.

o Reinstall (2) existing air handling units for Level 1 retail & cafe, relocate to Level 3 from Attic.

• New Work in Basement, First floor, Second Floor o Install temporary 2-pipe fan coil unit and piping, controls.

o Install temporary partitions at Commons walls (at removed display cases).

o Install temporary air handling unit at Basement level for

Commons.

o Install new carpet in Great Hall, Schermer Hall, and Commons.

2.2.1.4. New work, Arts & Industries Building (AIB):

• Install new electrical duct bank pathways (no feeders/connections) at floor slab from vault outside NW Pavilion to Existing Main Electrical Room @ NW Court.

o Includes abatement of floor trench.

• Install, Connect & Activate steam piping from steam tunnel to AIB NW

Pavilion Basement.

o Includes minor abatement of piping for connections.

2.3. Critical Elements of the Work: The successful Contractor shall be fully qualified to install critical elements of the Work. Upon request of the Contracting Officer, bidders shall submit a statement of qualifications to address the following critical elements of the Work:

• Selective removal, salvage of building materials within a historic building

• Removal of Lead Based Paint (LBP) - Contractor to provide qualifications and confirm experience removing LBP from historic fabric.

• Treatment of interior historic elements including, but not limited to, plaster (flat and decorative), stone, masonry, wood, millwork, tile, terrazzo, decorative metal, doors and hardware, and paint.

• See individual specification Sections for additional qualifications requirements.

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3. CONTRACT TIME FOR COMPLETION

3.1. Work under this contract shall begin by the Contractor within ten (10) calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. All work, including project closeout activities, shall be completed in every respect within the contract time and as follows:

3.1.1. Early Package 2–26: Complete for partial occupancy and use by March 31, 2026.

All site and landscape scope must be restored to its prior existing condition with the exception of replacing trees.

4. SCHEDULE OF OPTIONS FOR BID

4.1. Contractor to provide bid price as follows:

4.1.1. Early Package 2-26 (EP2-26)

5. SCHEDULE OF UNIT PRICES – Not Used

6. BIDDER EXAMINATION OF SITE

6.1. Every effort has been made to indicate all work necessary to complete the project as identified. All bidders shall carefully examine the premises during the bid period and satisfy themselves as to the extent, nature and location of the work, general and local conditions, particularly those bearing on transportation, disposal, handling and storage of materials, availability of labor, water, electric power, access routes, uncertainties of the weather, type of equipment and facilities needed for the successful execution of the Work.

6.2. Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visit. Before the bid opening date, a scheduled pre-bid conference and site visit will be announced by the Contracting Officer. The purpose of the scheduled meeting is to provide an opportunity for all bidders to review the project site. Any comments, information or discussion during the site visit shall not modify the contract documents.

7. AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS

7.1. The bidder may obtain electronic versions of the drawings and specifications from through the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR). Alternatively, electronic versions of the drawings/specs will be available via download from the SAM.gov solicitation.

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SPECIAL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

8. UNITS OF MEASURE

8.1. All fabrication and installation shall be performed in accordance with the units of measure given in the Contract Documents.

8.2. All Contractor and subcontractor personnel working on the site shall possess and use metric measuring equipment for all work shown in metric units. Conversion of dimensions shown on contract drawings to English units for use of non-metric measuring equipment is prohibited.

9. NON-PUBLIC, TENANT AND SECURED SPACES

9.1. Certain tenant spaces, non-public spaces, utility and equipment rooms and other areas related to or used for purposes of storage, conservation, research, curation of museum collection and artifacts or for scientific research may have restricted access.

9.2. The Contractor shall identify to the COTR as soon as possible, but no less than two (2) working days in advance, any occupied areas that the Contractor must access that are located outside the limits of the project site. The Contractor shall identify in writing:

9.2.1. Restricted areas to be accessed.

9.2.2. Specific reason for needing access.

9.2.3. Nature of the work to be performed.

9.2.4. Date(s) and hours needed to complete construction work activity.

10. MUSEUM ARTIFACTS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH MATERIALS

10.1. The handling of museum artifacts or scientific research experiments by the Contractor is strictly prohibited without written consent of the Smithsonian. The existing museum artifacts and research related materials may be moved only by authorized Smithsonian museum curatorial personnel. An offender of this clause may be subject to arrest or removal from the premises and project by Smithsonian security officers.

10.2. If temporary relocation of artifacts or research experiments is necessary, the Contractor shall give notice to the COTR at least five (5) working days in advance of the time relocation is needed.

10.3. Humidity/Temperature Controlled Spaces: The Contractor shall take care to minimize fluctuations in air conditions and quality, particularly in areas containing artifacts and storage collections and laboratories and scientific research experiments. Humidity and temperature-controlled areas require consistency of utility operation. See 15.4 for requirements during construction.

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11. PROTECTION OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES

11.1. The project site is located in a designated National Historic Landmark property and requires special attention to the quality of materials selected for installation and workmanship efforts to satisfactorily preserve and restore historic elements and finishes of an historic landmark structure.

11.2. Contractor shall submit evidence of technical competence in restoration work for National Historic Landmark structures, including subcontractor resumes, references and photographs or previous similar work.

11.3. Without exception, all building fabric of the Smithsonian Institution Building (the Castle) and Site is designated historic unless noted otherwise.

11.4 Refer to Section 013591 “Historic Treatment Procedures.”

12. COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY

12.1. The Smithsonian Institution is a trust instrumentality of the United States (recognized as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code) and although not an Executive Branch of the U.S. Government, is committed to planning, designing, constructing, maintaining and operating its owned and leased buildings and facilities consistent with Federal environmental and energy management requirements, per the Smithsonian’s Codes, Standards and Guidelines listed in the Smithsonian Design Guidelines, dated October 2021, to the maximum extent practical.

12.2. Refer to the following Sections and other relates sections, as required:

Section 01 7419 “Construction Waste Management and Disposal” Section 01 8113.14 “Sustainable Design Requirements” Section 01 9113 “General Commissioning Requirements”

Use Waste Management Tracking Sheet attached to Section 01 7419 “Construction Waste Management” for recording waste management activities. Submission of updated project Waste Management Tracking is required with each Application for Payment.

13. COMMISSIONING

13.1. The Smithsonian requires Fundamental Commissioning of all eligible design and construction projects, even if the project is not eligible to pursue LEED certification. The Smithsonian additionally requires Enhanced Commissioning for larger projects and projects pursuing LEED certification, based on the size and complexity of the project. This project is pursuing LEED Platinum certification.

13.2. Refer to Section 01 9113 “General Commissioning Requirements.”

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CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

14. HOURS OF WORK, WORKDAYS AND GOVERNMENT HOLIDAYS

14.1. Work shall be performed, under this contract, during the normal workdays of Monday through Friday, except Smithsonian holidays as specified herein and the normal work hours of 6:00am – 5:00pm.

14.2. There are no work-hour restrictions for welding and cutting work, noise- or odor-creating work, use of cranes, or abatement work.

14.3. For each occasion the Contractor intends to work on Saturdays, Sundays or Smithsonian holidays or during hours other than those indicated above, the Contractor shall obtain written permission from the COTR, at least five (5) working days in advance.

14.4. Contractor shall provide security on project site 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

14.5. Smithsonian Holidays: For holidays that fall on Saturday, the Smithsonian Holiday is observed on the previous Friday. For holidays that fall on Sunday, the Smithsonian Holiday is observed on the following Monday. The Smithsonian Holidays are listed below.

New Year's Day January 1 Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday January, third Monday Inauguration Day January 20 George Washington's Birthday February, third Monday Memorial Day May, last Monday Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4 Labor Day September, first Monday Columbus Day October, second Monday Veterans' Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day November, fourth Thursday Christmas Day December 25

15. CONDITIONS AFFECTING CONTRACTOR'S WORK

15.1. Existing Occupied Spaces: The Smithsonian Institution Building will be partially occupied May-September 2026. The Quadrangle Building will be occupied during the entire performance of the Work. The Arts and Industries Building (AIB) may be partially occupied. The Contractor shall schedule work activities to minimize interruption of occupants and occupied spaces. Efforts will be made to temporarily move personnel and contents out of specific areas under construction, as needed, during the times requested by the Contractor. However, the needs of the Smithsonian take precedence and free access for the Contractor cannot always be guaranteed. The Contractor may work inside the applicable buildings only in the presence of authorized Smithsonian personnel.

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15.2. Relocation of Existing Occupants: Contractor's requests for the Smithsonian to temporarily relocate existing occupants or for Contractor's access to secured areas shall be made in writing to the COTR as far in advance as possible, but no less than 15 days in advance of the need for relocation.

15.3. Space for Contractor Use: The space available for Contractor's use is limited to areas indicated on the Contract Drawings as the project site. Space allocation and availability are subject to change, at the discretion of the Smithsonian, to meet the needs of all parties requiring access and space within the building and the surrounding areas.

15.4. Condition of Existing Building: Maintain portions of existing building affected by construction operations in a weathertight condition throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations.

15.4.1 Maintain current temperature and humidity conditions during construction to comply with requirements included in Mechanical Drawings.

15.4.2. Provide an indoor air quality management plan as specified in Section 01 8119 “Indoor Air Quality Management” and as indicated on Mechanical Drawings.

15.4.3. Schedule a meeting with COTR and Architect to review range of temperature and humidity to be maintained.

15.5. 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.

15.5.1. Maintain access to the Ripley Center and the Haupt Gardens.

16. CONTRACTOR PARKING

16.1. No parking will be provided to the Contractor for use during the contract period.

17. CONTRACTOR DELIVERIES, HAULING AND ACCESS

17.1. The Contractor's materials and equipment shall be delivered, received, and handled by the Contractor's personnel.

17.1.1. Use cranes on site only during hours when the building is closed to the public and there are no special events scheduled. Use cranes only in locations indicated on plans.

17.2. Access to the building for on- and off-loading of all material, structures and equipment shall be through the buildings’ loading docks, with prior approval of the COTR.

17.3. The transportation of hazardous materials or hazardous waste into the building from the building exterior is not permitted. Hazardous materials originating within the building must be

Revitalize Historic Core - SIB 01 0000 - 12 transported out of the building on routes approved by the COTR in advance. Transport all hazardous materials within the building in secondary containment properly secured to transport carts to prevent breakage or spills. Further direction on the transportation of asbestos containing or lead containing waste materials is provided in Specification Sections 028200 and 028300 respectively.

18. DRESS AND DEPORTMENT

18.1. Contractors' personnel shall be fully and appropriately clothed at all times and shall conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to a public place. The COTR may require removal of any individual from the premises and project for unacceptable dress, demeanor or disruptive conduct, if the Contractor superintendent fails to correct conditions in violation of this paragraph.

19. EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING AND ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE

19.1. Eating and drinking in Smithsonian buildings or leased space will be allowed only in designated areas. Offenders may be subject to removal from the premises and project should the Contractor's Superintendent fail to correct conditions, which, in the opinion of the COTR, violate this clause.

19.2. The consumption of alcoholic beverages by the Contractor's personnel is prohibited in all Smithsonian buildings or leased space.

19.3. Smoking, vaping, or carrying lighted tobacco products is prohibited in all Smithsonian buildings or leased space, in exhibition and public spaces, in areas where hazardous materials are stored or handled, on building roofs, and in areas undergoing construction, renovation or repair.

Acceptable areas for smoking are outside of the building at least 7.5 m (25 feet) from any opening, operable window or air intake vent and as designated by the Smithsonian Building Manager.

19.4. The possession, sale and/or use of narcotics or other illegal substances or firearms by Contractor employees are strictly prohibited in all Smithsonian facilities and leased space.

Contractor employees are strictly prohibited from working on the project under the influence of alcohol and/or illegal substances. Contractor employees in violation of any of the above prohibitions will be removed from the project.

PROJECT COORDINATION

20. COORDINATION OF TRADES

20.1. The Contractor shall coordinate work of different trades so that interference between trades, including mechanical, electrical, architectural and structural work, including existing services, shall be avoided.

20.2. Refer to Section 01 9113 “General Commissioning Requirements.”

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20.3. Where work by separate entities requires off-site fabrication of products and accurate interfacing of materials to produce the required results, the Contractor shall prepare coordination drawings to indicate how work shown on separate shop drawings will be interfaced, intermeshed and sequenced for installation. Coordination drawings shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements of the "Submissions" sections 43 through 46.

20.3.1. Work installed prior to approval of coordination drawings shall be at the Contractor's risk. Subsequent relocations required to avoid interferences shall be made without additional expense to the Smithsonian. If an interference develops, the COTR will decide which work shall be relocated, regardless of which was installed first.

20.4. Installation of equipment and systems shall allow the maximum practical space for operation, repair, removal and testing, within the limits indicated on the Contract Documents.

Pipes, conduit, ducts and other system components shall be installed as close as possible to ceiling slabs, walls and columns to minimize space used while accommodating function and maintenance.

21. QUALITY CONTROL

21.1. The Contractor shall provide for quality control, inspections, testing and re-testing as necessary for all work, including that of Subcontractors, to assure compliance with the contract documents.

21.2. Contractor Quality Control (CQC) System: The Contractor shall provide a quality control organization and system to perform quality control, inspections, testing and re-testing as necessary for any item of work, including that of Subcontractors, to assure compliance with the contract documents.

21.2.1. The Contractor shall establish a complete Quality Control (QC) program to assure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified in accordance with this solicitation. The QC program shall include at least the following items:

21.2.1.1. Inspection System: The Contractor's quality control inspection system shall cover all the services stated in this contract. The purpose of the QC program is to detect and correct deficiencies in the quality of workmanship before the level of performance becomes unacceptable and/or the COTR identifies the deficiencies.

21.2.1.2. A quality control checklist shall be used in evaluating contract performance during regularly scheduled and unscheduled inspections. The checklist shall include every building or site serviced by the Contractor as well as every required task.

21.2.1.3. A Quality Control (QC) file shall contain a record of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and any corrective actions taken. The QC file shall be maintained throughout the term of the contract and made available to the COTR or authorized Smithsonian personnel, upon request.

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21.2.1.4 . The Contractor shall state the name(s) of the individual(s) responsible for performing the Quality Control (QC) inspections.

21.3. CQC Representative Designation and Authority: The Contractor shall provide a CQC Representative, supplemented as necessary by additional personnel, who shall be on the jobsite whenever Work is performed, with complete authority to take any action necessary to ensure compliance with the contract documents. The CQC Representative shall be appointed by a letter addressed to him/her and signed by an officer of the firm. A person already serving another role on the project, who meets the CQC Representative requirements outlined herein, may also serve as the CQC Representative.

21.4. CQC Plan Requirements: The Contractor shall submit for review/approval CQC Plan within thirty (30) calendar days after Contract Award to the COTR for approval. The Plan shall detail the procedures, instruction and reports to be used to assure compliance with the contract documents. As a minimum, the Plan shall include the following:

21.4.1. Designation of the CQC Representative: Identify the person and list duties, responsibilities and authority.

21.4.2. Organization Chart: Show CQC staff and its relationship with other staff members and Subcontractors.

21.4.3. Personnel Matrix: For each specification section, identify who is the authorized submittal reviewer, who will inspect the work, what testing laboratory or person will perform on-site testing, who will perform factory inspections and testing and who will certify the documentation.

21.4.4. Responsibility and Authority: State the responsibility and authority for each individual in the CQC system.

21.4.5. Personnel Qualifications: Provide resumes and descriptions of prior experience on similar work.

21.4.6. Inspection Procedures and Schedule: Identify the inspection and testing procedures and scheduled dates as reflected on the CPM project schedule, organized by technical specification section.

21.4.7. Submittal Review Procedures and Schedule: Provide submittal log in accordance with the Submissions section. For each specification section, identify the name(s) of person(s) authorized to review and sign submittals for compliance.

21.4.8. CQC Documentation: Identify the procedures for documenting quality control operations, inspection and testing. Provide samples of each type of required documentation - all forms, logs, reports, etc. Include a testing log listing all tests and inspections required by the contract documents and stating the action to be taken by the Contractor and/or the Smithsonian.

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21.5. CQC Staffing Requirements: The following listing of minimum staff requirements in no way relieves the Contractor of meeting the basic requirements of the Contractor Quality Control System for this project. The Contractor shall ensure an adequate staff to meet the CQC requirements at all times during construction. When necessary for a proper CQC organization, the Contractor shall provide additional staff at no cost to the Smithsonian.

21.5.1. CQC Representative: The CQC Representative shall possess a minimum of seven (7) years of construction experience on projects similar to this one, including three

(3) years’ experience in Quality Control.

21.5.2. Alternate CQC Representative: The Contractor shall designate an alternate person to act for the CQC Representative in case the CQC Representative is absent from the construction site. The alternate may not act for the CQC Representative for a period longer than fourteen (14) consecutive calendar days without written approval by the

COTR.

21.5.3. CQC Submittals Assistant: The Contractor shall assign an assistant, to work until submittals are 95% complete, whose sole duty shall be to assist the CQC Representative in maintaining files and logs for submittals.

21.5.4. CQC Specialized Supplemental Personnel: The Contractor shall provide, as a minimum, a different person for each critical component of the project that requires special attention, to assist and report to the CQC Representative. Supplemental personnel shall be responsible for ensuring that the construction complies with the contract documents in their areas of responsibility. They shall be on the jobsite during all demolition, installation and testing in their areas of responsibility and shall be responsible for performing inspections and witnessing testing as required by the contract documents.

21.6. CQC cannot delegate review, approval and acceptance of submittals prior to submission.

21.7. CQC Inspection Requirements: As a minimum, the inspection procedures shall include the following:

21.7.1. Preparatory Inspection: Preparatory inspection shall be performed before beginning work and before beginning each segment of work. Preparatory inspection shall include a review of the contract requirements, complete review of shop drawings and other submittals for conformance with contract documents, confirmation that all required testing will be provided, physical examination of all materials and equipment for conformance with approved shop drawings and submittals and verification that all required preliminary work has been completed. Examine substrates and adjacent work prior to commencing installation. Verify that conditions and tolerances are acceptable to receive new Work.

21.7.2. Initial Inspection: Initial inspection shall be performed as soon as a representative segment of the particular item of work has been accomplished. Initial inspection shall include checking of all dimensions, careful inspection of workmanship, Revitalize Historic Core - SIB 01 0000 - 16 performance of required testing, performance of corrective actions as necessary and approval or rejection of the initial segment of the work.

21.7.3. Follow-up Inspections: Follow-up inspections shall be performed daily or more frequently, as necessary, and shall include continued testing and examinations to assure continued compliance with the contract requirements.

21.7.4. Special Inspection and Documentation: In addition to the above inspection requirements, certain Special Inspection and Documentation requirements may be contained within the technical specification sections. Each Special Inspection shall be performed and documented as required and documentation shall be submitted as soon as possible after performance unless otherwise indicated.

21.7.5. Factory Inspection by the Contractor: The Contractor shall arrange and perform all factory inspections specifically required in the technical specification’s sections.

21.7.6. Non-Compliance Check-Off List: The CQC Representative shall maintain a check-off list of work that does not comply with the contract, stating specifically what is non-complying, the date the faulty work was originally discovered and the date the work was corrected. The CQC Representative shall not allow the Contractor to add to or build upon non-complying work unless, in the opinion of the COTR, correction can be made without disturbing the continuing work. The CQC Representative shall submit a copy of the check-off list to the COTR on a monthly basis. Items corrected on the day they are discovered do not need to be included on the submitted list.

21.7.7. Completion and Inspection of Work: The CQC Representative shall sign the written request for Substantial Completion Inspection (discussed in the Project Closeout Requirements section).

21.8. Testing Requirements: Except as specifically stated otherwise, the Contractor shall be responsible for all field sampling and in-place testing required by the contract documents.

21.8.1. Independent Testing Laboratory: The Contractor shall provide an independent, commercial testing laboratory to perform all sampling and testing services required, unless otherwise specified. The testing services shall be on- or off-site as required.

Submit complete documentation of all tests performed in connection with the construction contract.

21.8.2. Smithsonian Acceptance of Laboratories: Except for factory tests, all field sampling and testing normally performed by commercial laboratories shall be performed by an independent commercial laboratory employed by the Contractor and accepted by the COTR. The Contractor shall submit the following information to the COTR for approval:

21.8.2.1. Name, registration number and engineering discipline of the Registered Professional Engineer in charge of the laboratory.

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21.8.2.2. Affidavit of compliance and certification that the laboratory performs work in accordance with requirements as stated in the contract documents.

21.8.2.3. A list of testing equipment proposed for each test procedure including latest calibration data.

21.8.2.4. A copy of the latest Laboratory Inspection Report by an independent agency with laboratory certification that deficiencies (if any) have been corrected.

21.8.2.5. Names and qualifications of persons actually performing testing and sampling. Changes in personnel shall be approved by the COTR prior to performance of work under this contract.

21.8.3. Factory Tests: Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall arrange for factory tests when they are required under the Contract. Certified copies of test reports showing that the materials to be incorporated into the work conform to the contract documents will be acceptable, provided they are performed by the manufacturer or by agencies or laboratories acceptable to the COTR.

21.8.4. Test Results: Test results shall cite the contract requirements, the test or analytical procedures used, the actual results and include a statement that the item tested or analyzed conforms or fails to conform to specification requirements. The cover sheet for each report shall be conspicuously stamped in large red letters "CONFORMS" or "DOES NOT CONFORM" to the specification requirements, as the case may be. All test reports shall be signed by a testing laboratory representative authorized to sign certified test reports. The Contractor shall arrange for immediate and direct delivery of the signed reports, certifications and other documentation to the COTR.

21.9. Documentation: The CQC shall prepare or assist with the preparation of the following documents:

21.9.1. Daily Reports: The Contractor's Daily Report, as discussed in the section Contractor Correspondence and Daily Reports, shall be signed by the CQC Representative as well as the Superintendent. The CQC Representative's signature certifies that, to the best of his or her knowledge, the report is complete and correct and that all materials, equipment and work described on the report are in compliance with the contract plans and specifications, except as noted otherwise.

21.9.2. Special Inspection and Documentation: Reports of Special Inspections shall be signed by both the CQC Representative and the CQC Specialized Supplemental Person who witnessed the test or inspection certifying compliance with the specific contract requirement.

21.9.3. As-Builts: The CQC Representative shall ensure that all requirements for as-built record drawings and specifications are met. The CQC Representative or Specialized

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Supplemental Personnel assigned to inspect that particular portion of work shall initial each as-built drawing or technical specification section to certify its accuracy prior to submission in accordance with the Project Close-Out Requirements section.

21.10. Smithsonian Representatives: The Smithsonian reserves the right to hire a third-party consultant or inspector to observe the progress of the work. The presence of such a Smithsonian representative does not relieve the Contractor of any responsibility for providing testing and inspections required by the Contract Documents. No action or inaction of such a Smithsonian representative shall relieve the Contractor of responsibility for conformance of the work with requirements of the Contract Documents.

21.11. Refer to Section 01 4000 “Quality Requirements” for additional information.

22. PERMITS, LICENSES & FEES

22.1. The Contractor shall obtain and pay for all applicable permits and licenses required by regulating agencies, including but not limited to: permits for pedestrian and road markings, construction fences, sidewalk cuts, utility company connections, elevator certificates, waste containers, etc.

22.2. The Contractor shall pay all duties, fees, taxes and other charges and give all notices necessary and incidental to the due and lawful execution of the work.

22.3. The Contractor shall keep the Smithsonian indemnified against all penalties and liability for breach of provisions of any national, provincial, district or city statute, ordinance or law and the regulations and by-laws of any local or other duly constituted authority, which may be applicable to the Work and with such rules and regulations of public bodies and companies.

22.4. Not Used

22.5. Accessibility for Physically Disabled Persons: The Contractor's shall provide temporary constructions at the site as necessary to maintain access for physically disabled persons. All provisions for temporary access shall be subject to the approval of the COTR.

22.6. Food Service Facilities: The Contractor shall comply with health and sanitation requirements for new construction of food service facilities as cited in the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, "DCMR 23 -Alcoholic Beverages and Food," available from:

Government of the District of Columbia Municipal Building Documents Section 1350 E Street NW Washington, DC 20001

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23. UTILITY SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS AND NEW CONNECTIONS

23.1. Any planned interruption in utility service must be approved by and coordinated through the COTR. The Contractor shall submit a written request as far in advance of scheduled interruption as possible, but no less…