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National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific 899-MM-FY22-006 Sidewalk at Front Entry, Drainage at Columbarium 1-5 Addendum 001 April 11, 2023

SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

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SECTION 01 33 23

SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

1-1. Refer to Articles titled SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

(FAR 52.236-21) and, SPECIAL NOTES (VAAR 852.236-91), in GENERAL

CONDITIONS.

1-2. Electronic document tracking software is required for this Contract.

For the duration of the project the electronic tracking software shall be hosted, maintained by the Contractor. Access shall be given to personal identified by the COR. The electronic tracking software shall host the following capabilities, but not limited to:

A. Project Schedule B. Project Submittals C. Daily Reports and photographs D. Document Management (test reports, certifications, permits, etc.)

1-3. For the purposes of this contract, samples, test reports, certificates, and manufacturers' literature and data shall also be subject to the previously referenced requirements. The following text refers to all items collectively as SUBMITTALS.

1-4. Submit for approval, all of the items specifically mentioned under the separate sections of the specification, with information sufficient to evidence full compliance with contract requirements. The submittal package shall be complete and contain all items listed under each specification section. Partial submittals will be rejected without review. Materials, fabricated articles and the like to be installed in permanent work shall equal those of approved submittals. After an item has been approved, no change in brand or make will be permitted unless:

A. Satisfactory written evidence is presented to, and approved by

Contracting Officer, that manufacturer cannot make scheduled delivery of approved item or;

B. Item delivered has been rejected and substitution of a suitable item is an urgent necessity or;

C. Other conditions become apparent which indicates approval of such substitute item to be in best interest of the Government.

1-5. Forward submittals in sufficient time to permit proper consideration and approval action by Government. Time submission to assure adequate

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01 33 23 - 2 lead time for procurement of contract - required items. Delays attributable to untimely and rejected submittals (including any laboratory samples to be tested) will not serve as a basis for extending contract time for completion.

1-6. Submittals will be reviewed for compliance with contract requirements by Architect-Engineer, and action thereon will be taken by Resident

Engineer on behalf of the Contracting Officer.

1-7. Upon receipt of submittals, Architect-Engineer will assign a file number thereto. Contractor, in any subsequent correspondence, shall refer to this file and identification number to expedite replies relative to previously approved or disapproved submittals.

1-8. The Government reserves the right to require additional submittals, whether or not particularly mentioned in this contract. If additional submittals beyond those required by the contract are furnished pursuant to request therefor by Contracting Officer, adjustment in contract price and time will be made in accordance with Articles titled CHANGES

(FAR 52.243-4) and CHANGES - SUPPLEMENT (VAAR 852.236-88) of the

GENERAL CONDITIONS.

1-9. Schedules called for in specifications and shown on shop drawings shall be submitted for use and information of Department of Veterans Affairs and Architect-Engineer. However, the Contractor shall assume responsibility for coordinating and verifying schedules. The

Contracting Officer and Architect- Engineer assumes no responsibility for checking schedules or layout drawings for exact sizes, exact numbers and detailed positioning of items.

1-10. Submittals must be submitted by Contractor only and shipped prepaid.

Contracting Officer assumes no responsibility for checking quantities or exact numbers included in such submittals.

A. Submit samples required by Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES, in quadruplicate. Submit other samples in single units unless otherwise specified. Submit shop drawings, schedules, manufacturers' literature and data, and certificates in quadruplicate, except where a greater number is specified.

B. Submittals will receive consideration only when covered by a transmittal letter signed by Contractor. Letter shall be sent via first class mail or electronic mail (email)and shall contain the list of

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01 33 23 - 3 items, name of Cemetery, name of Contractor, contract number, applicable specification paragraph numbers, applicable drawing numbers

(and other information required for exact identification of location for each item), manufacturer and brand, ASTM or Federal Specification

Number (if any) and such additional information as may be required by specifications for particular item being furnished. In addition, catalogs shall be marked to indicate specific items submitted for approval.

1. A copy of letter must be enclosed with items, and any items received without identification letter will be considered

"unclaimed goods" and held for a limited time only.

2. Each sample, certificate, manufacturers' literature and data shall be labeled to indicate the name and location of the

Cemetery, name of Contractor, manufacturer, brand, contract number and ASTM or Federal Specification Number as applicable and location(s) on project.

3. Required certificates shall be signed by an authorized representative of manufacturer or supplier of material, and by

Contractor.

4. Submittals must be marked with the information that shows specifically how the materials are in conformance with the specification paragraph(s) indicated. The Contractor is responsible for preparing submittals that demonstrate full compliance with the specifications, all paragraphs and subparagraphs must be submitted and approved in order for there to be a full submittal approval for the item. Should the materials provided by the Contractor in the submittal process NOT meet all of the specific requirements in the specifications and/or drawings, the submittal shall make specific note of non-compliance. If the differences are because the submittal is a superior product then the comparison with the specifications shall be provided with explanation as to why the product is equal to or better than what is specified. Submittals that are clearly not in conformance with the specifications shall not be processed through the submittal process. They should be processed through the contract provisions related to a variance request. Products that have not been submitted and approved through this contract process shall not be installed in the work. Sequencing of

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01 33 23 - 4 submittals shall follow the contract procedures and where mock-ups are indicated, they shall be completed and approved prior to the final submittal approval.

C. In addition to complying with the applicable requirements specified in preceding Article 1.9, samples which are required to have Laboratory

Tests (those preceded by symbol "LT" under the separate sections of the specification shall be tested, at the expense of Contractor, in a commercial laboratory approved by Contracting Officer.

1. Laboratory shall furnish Contracting Officer with a certificate stating that it is fully equipped and qualified to perform intended work, is fully acquainted with specification requirements and intended use of materials and is an independent establishment in no way connected with organization of Contractor or with manufacturer or supplier of materials to be tested.

2. Certificates shall also set forth a list of comparable projects upon which laboratory has performed similar functions during past five years.

3. Samples and laboratory tests shall be sent directly to approved commercial testing laboratory.

4. Contractor shall send a copy of transmittal letter to both

Resident Engineer and to Architect-Engineer simultaneously with submission of material to a commercial testing laboratory.

5. Laboratory test reports shall be sent directly to Resident

Engineer for appropriate action.

6. Laboratory reports shall list contract specification test requirements and a comparative list of the laboratory test results. When tests show that the material meets specification requirements, the laboratory shall so certify on test report.

7. Laboratory test reports shall also include a recommendation for approval or disapproval of tested item.

D. If submittal samples have been disapproved, resubmit new samples as soon as possible after notification of disapproval. Such new samples shall be marked "Resubmitted Sample" in addition to containing other previously specified information required on label and in transmittal letter.

E. Approved samples will be kept on file by the Resident Engineer at the site until completion of contract, at which time such samples will be

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01 33 23 - 5 delivered to Contractor as Contractor's property. Where noted in technical sections of specifications, approved samples in good condition may be used in their proper locations in contract work. At completion of contract, samples that are not approved will be returned to Contractor only upon request and at Contractor's expense. Such request should be made prior to completion of the contract. Disapproved samples that are not requested for return by Contractor will be discarded after completion of contract.

F. Submittal drawings (shop, erection or setting drawings) and schedules, required for work of various trades, shall be checked before submission by technically qualified employees of Contractor for accuracy, completeness and compliance with contract requirements. These drawings and schedules shall be stamped and signed by Contractor certifying to such check.

1. For each drawing required, submit electronically.

2. Reproducible shall be full size.

3. Each drawing shall have marked thereon, proper descriptive title, including Cemetery location, project number, manufacturer's number, reference to contract drawing number, detail Section Number, and

Specification Section Number.

4. A space 120 mm by 125 mm (4-3/4 by 5 inches) shall be reserved on each drawing to accommodate approval or disapproval stamp.

5. Submit drawings, ROLLED WITHIN A MAILING TUBE, fully protected for shipment or electronically as requested by the COR.

6. One reproducible print of approved or disapproved shop drawings will be forwarded to Contractor.

7. When work is directly related and involves more than one trade, shop drawings shall be submitted to Architect-Engineer under one cover.

1-11. Samples (except laboratory samples), shop drawings, test reports, certificates and manufacturers' literature and data, shall be submitted for approval to the Architect-Engineer of Record and the COR.

1-12. At the time of transmittal to the Architect-Engineer, the Contractor shall also send a copy of the complete submittal directly to the COR.

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