3c P4615609Spec.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

SHORE INFRASTRUCTURE LOGISTICS CENTER

SCOPE OF WORK FOR

DESIGN/ BUILD

REPLACE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

PSN: 4615609

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U.S. COAST GUARD

NARRAGANSETT, RHODE ISLAND

(Washington County)

J. Tessier David C. Dill

PROJECT ENGINEER BRANCH CHIEF

MICHAEL P. CAROSOTTO, PE

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

CIVIL ENGINEERING UNIT PROVIDENCE

475 KILVERT STREET, SUITE 100.

WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND 02886

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 32 01 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 50 00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 52 50 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 77 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

01 80 00 FACILITIES PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

DIVISION 28 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

28 31 74 INTERIOR FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 00 00 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

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REPLACE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 4615609

STA Point Judith

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.1.1 Project Description

a. The Coast Guard requires design-build services to provide the removal of the existing and installation of a new fire alarm system in the MMB (multi-mission building), fuel oil storage building, and emergency generator/FOG SIGNAL building at (Point Judith) The Coast Guard requires design-build services to provide the removal of the existing and installation of a new fire alarm system in the and Boathouse at (Galilee). This work shall include all SELF-CONTAINED/SINGLE STATION SMOKE DETECTORS that are existing in the buildings. The contractor shall design and install an entirely new addressable class A fire alarm system that meets or exceeds all ADA requirements, state codes, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes in these buildings.

The Boathouse at Galilee control panel must communicate with the multi mission building when the fire alarm system is activated. The designer of record shall accomplished this in any way they see fit. A phone line is available at the boathouse for this project if designer requires.

The contractor shall install detectors that meets Total Complete Coverage as in NFPA 72. The term total coverage means that detectors are installed in all accessible compartments or spaces. For this project Total coverage of a building shall include all rooms, halls, storage areas, closets, basements, attics, lofts, spaces above suspended ceilings, and other subdivisions and accessible spaces.

All buildings in this contract are protected by the sprinkler system. This sprinkler system is not to NFPA standards and is not maintained per NFPA standards. The design and installation of the new fire alarm system shall not use any sprinkler system as initiation devices.

The detection system is a stand-alone system. However, the new fire alarm system shall supervise the flow and tamper switches of the sprinkler system.

The contractor shall remove and dispose of any unused conduit, wiring, detectors, control boxes, panels, or associated hardware from current system upon completion of the new fire alarm system.

USCG Station Point Judith is located at Point Judith, Rhode Island with the boat house and piers remotely located 3 miles away in the town of Galilee.

The facility located at the (Point Judith), 1460 Ocean Rd Narragansett, RI 02882.

The facility located in (Galilee), 276 Great Island Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882

b. At the end of this contract, the MMB fire control panel shall show the building and the location, within the building, of a device in trouble on the entire loction. Also, the contractor shall install a new LCD display electronic Annunciator with updatable graphic maps in the lobbie of the MMB. The contractor shall install a visual beacon above the exterior main building entrance doors to identify the building when the fire alarm system has been activated. Each building shall be interconnected so that all alarms/problems could be viewed at the annunciator located in the MMB.

c. There is currently an underground conduit between MMB, fuel oil storage building, and emergency generator/FOG SIGNAL building which all fire communications travel through. The contractor shall reuse the underground conduit system between all buildings.

d. The contractor shall install Two (2) horn/strobes for each location fuel oil storage building, and emergency generator/FOG SIGNAL building in the same room as the control panel. The contractor shall install Two (2) horn/strobes for each location fuel oil storage building, and emergency generator/FOG SIGNAL building on second floor outside sleeping areas. Each horn/strobe will be labeled either fuel oil storage building, and emergency generator/FOG SIGNAL building for a total of four (4) additional horn/strobes only to activate the desired horn/strobe upon either building going into an alarm condition.

e. This project will be a design build concept where the

Contractor is responsible for designing and building/replacing an existing fire alarm system. Upon award, Contractor will receive an electronic version of the CAD Drawings for buildings for their editing purposes.

f. All devices, components, and equipment that are being installed including boxes and raceways shall be UL listed for which they are installed.

g. All buildings will remain in operation throughout the project.

The contractor shall ensure all areas are protected during construction and kept clean at the end of each day.

h. The contractor shall install a wireless, temporary, battery operated fire alarm system to protect the buildings during periods when the existing hard wired system is inoperable. The wireless system shall remain in operation during the entire construction period. Upon final inspection/acceptance, the contractor shall remove this wireless system.

i. The Contractor will be working in an existing building which is occupied. Do not enter the building without prior approval of the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall not enter any occupied or unoccupied space without a Coast Guard Representative escort. Only ONE Coast Guard Representative escorts will be supplied at any one time and no Coast Guard Representative escort will be supplied at lunch time.

j. The existing fire alarm system includes but not limited to;

fire alarm control panel, smoke detectors, single station smoke detector, HVAC devices, heat detectors, audio/visual devices, and tamper and flow switches. It appears that the majority of the existing fire alarm wiring is feed through conduit. This conduit system may be reused for the new design.

k. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS: AutoCAD drawings will be provided as reference to the original equipment installation. The contractor shall verify all existing conditions. These drawings are diagrammatic only and show the general area occupied which may be different than the actual field conditions. The fire alarm devices and associated wiring within these drawing are shown for demolition unless otherwise noted. These devices are shown diagrammatically and may not include all fire alarm devices to be removed. The contractor shall remove all fire alarm devices and replace with new fire alarm system that meets or exceeds all ADA requirements, state codes, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes. The contractor shall field verify all existing conditions.

Title

1 COVER SHEET

2 FLOOR PLAN

3 FLOOR PLAN

4 FLOOR PLAN

5 SITE PLAN

k. The contractor shall conceal all new conduit and wiring above suspended ceiling. For solid surfaces, contractor may use surface mounted above 6 feet in height, decorative raceways and boxes that match the paint on the wall. Only on walls with CMU block will it be acceptable to have surface mounted raceways below 6'. These decorative conduit shall run along inside corners when possible to reduce visibility of the raceway. The contractor shall use one-hole conduit conductors when running exposed conduit. All conduit must be flush against the wall (i.e. if you have a 4" squared box you must bend the conduit out of the box to be flush against the wall). All conduit shall be flush so that a piece of paper can not be slipped between the conduit and the wall. The contractor shall not use junction boxes to make a 90 degree bend around a wall, you must use an LB box. All boxes shall have, at a minimum, red cover plates, with "Fire Alarm" labeled in with lettering. All recessed boxes shall be properly attached to studs with the openings in the wallboard facing out so that the clearance between the boxes and the wallboard does not exceed 1/8 in.

l. The completed design must include drawings and written specifications that are stamped, signed and approved by a registered Professional Fire Protection Engineer (PE).

Contractor may use this written specification as the base document for their final written specification that shall be stamped by the DOR.

m. Contractor is responsible for providing a complete and operational fire alarm system in strict accordance with ALL codes, standards, manufacturer's instructions and this written specification. If there is a conflict in the code requirements, the more strict interpretation shall take precedence. Upon completion of the fire alarm installation, the system shall be operated, tested and approved by the manufacturer's representative. The manufacturer's representative shall sign off, in writing, stating the system meets their installation and operating instructions and that the system meets the manufacturer's warranty. The contractor shall incur all costs for these services. Contractor is responsible for ALL incidental related work.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

The following terms, when used in the Contract Documents, have the meaning described.

a. Contracting Officer The U.S. Coast Guard's Contracting Officer.

b. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) The Coast Guard's assigned technical representative.

c. Contractor The word "Contractor" is also deemed to include a Design-Build Firm contracting with the U.S. Coast Guard for performance of work, including all engineering and construction services as well as the furnishing and installation of materials.

d. Construction Superintendent Design-Build firms on site project supervisor responsible for overseeing all tradesperson and to ensure that the construction is in compliance with the contract documents as well as assuring that all on-base regulations are followed. This person will also be the on site point of contact for the Coast Guard's Project Manager, Inspector, and personnel.

e. Design-Build (D-B) Design-Build means combining into a single contract the project's design and construction phases, including construction engineering and inspection services.

f. Design-Build Firm Design-Build Firm means any company, firm, partnership, corporation, association, joint venture, or other legal entity permitted by law to practice engineering and construction services.

g. Designer of Record (DOR) The Professional Engineer that develops the concept and design for the project, performs the analysis and engineering calculations, and is responsible for the preparation of the following:

Construction Documents; answering all design and/or construction questions pertaining to the design; approval authority for technical submittals in conjunction with the Government Project Manager; final inspection and generation of "punch list" items that do not meet the design documents and/or approved submittals.

h. Project Manager/COR The U.S. Coast Guard representative that is responsible for the administration of the Design-Build Contract.

i. Inspector The U.S. Coast Guard representative that is responsible for the oversight of construction activities to ensure compliance of the project documents. The inspector may request that contractors provide manufacturer information of products being used during construction to ensure that the construction documents are being complied with. The Coast Guard Inspector may also inspect any materials that are on site as well as the installation to ensure compliance with the construction and contract documents.

1.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

a. The Contractor shall make every attempt to design around existing utilities, minimizing impacts. This shall require the Contractor to contract a reputable and qualified utility locating service company to identify and clearly mark any existing underground utilities prior to the start of design and construction phases.

b. Contractor shall generate a set of written specifications that include sections related to each tradesperson on the job.

Specification shall be developed using The Construction Specifications Institute MasterFormat and include all subgroups and divisions related to the scope of work for this project.

c. Contractor shall use AutoCAD format and AutoCAD Standards for creation of the construction drawings. Construction drawings shall, at a minimum, include a Title Sheet, Existing Site Plan, New Site Plan (to include a Riser Diagram showing all raceway, conductor, and equipment sizes and ratings).

d. Upon Notice to Proceed (NTP), the Contractor must meet the following schedule. This shall be considered for bidding purposes:

i. 65% Design Submission for CG Review: 25 working days from NTP. CEU Providence will have 15 working days to review and comment on this submission.

ii. 95% Design Submission for CG Review: 65 working days from NTP. CEU Providence will have 15 working days to review and comment on this submission.

iii. 100% Stamped Drawings and Specifications: 90 working days from NTP.

iv. Mobilize for the start of construction 14 working days upon CG acceptance of 100% drawing and specification.

v. If a second edit is required to the 100% design submittals, an additional 5 working days will be allowed for final edits. Any errors/omissions in the final design submission shall be corrected at the construction phase of the project at the contractor's expense. Any corrections shall be indicated on the as-built drawings.

e. Designer of Record shall be responsible for reviewing, rejecting, and/or approving all technical submittals. However, the U.S. Coast Guard shall also have the opportunity to review and comment on all submittals; both technical and contractual.

f. Designer of Record shall be available to answer any and all design and construction questions that the Government may have pertaining to the project design documents.

g. Any proposed changes to the design during construction must first be requested in writing to the Designer of Record as well as the Contracting Officer and approved by the Designer of Record as well as the Contracting Officer prior to executing the change.

h. Coordinate a final inspection involving all pertinent parties such as representatives of the US Coast Guard. The Designer of Record shall be present for the final inspection and provide written acceptance or a "punch list" of work to be completed and or re-worked prior to the final acceptance. If a punch list is generated by either the DOR and/or the Government during the final inspection, follow up inspections by all parties shall be performed until the work is deemed satisfactory by both the Government and the Designer of Record.

1.4 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

a. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) may request that Contractors provide information of products being used during construction to ensure that the construction documents are being complied with. The (COR) may also inspect any materials that are on site as well as the installation to ensure compliance with the construction and contract documents. This information shall include, but is not limited to, construction methods and materials, the manufacturer's name, trade name, place of manufacture, catalog model or number, nameplate data, size, layout dimensions, capacity specification and technical paragraph reference, UL numbers, installation procedures/instructions, and manufacturer's certifications of all devices, components, and equipment that are being installed including boxes and raceways. Installation of the item shall not proceed until manufacturer's instructions are received. Failure to submit manufacturer's instructions shall be cause for rejection of the equipment or material. The following additional Submittals requirements shall be include above that of Section 01330, "Submittal Procedures".

b. The Contractor shall provide an on-site, full-time construction superintendent that is English speaking responsible for coordinating all trades and acting as the direct point of contact for the U.S. Coast Guard's Contracting Officer and their on-site technical representative.

c. The construction superintendent shall ensure that all D-B Firm employees and sub-contractors strictly obey the requirements of the U.S Coast Guard, local jurisdictions, and ensure that all security regulations are strictly followed. At no time shall the Contractor, their employees or sub-contractors enter any building without prior approval of the on site representative. Any security violations or on-base violations may lead to that person or persons being restricted from future access to the base.

d. The construction superintendent shall be available at all times to answer any on-site questions from the Contracting Officer and/or the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). This shall include but is not limited to construction methods and materials. At any time during construction, the on-site representative shall provide materials information for any product being used under this contract and allow access to all areas of construction and/or equipment being used under this contract.

e. In addition to complying with the codes and standards identified above, the contractor shall provide the following:

i. Contractor shall include an electronic Graphic

Annunciator Panel in the lobby entrance of the MMB buildings for the Fire Department to reference when the system is in alarm.

ii. The contractor shall include 80% spare capabilities in the control panel for future upgrades.

iii. Contractor shall include, in the bid price, the replacement of up to 100, 2'X 4', suspended ceiling tiles. The tile replacements are intended to repair damage incurred during the course of this contract.

This may include entire rooms to be replaced due to color fading of existing room tiles. Replacement of tiles shall be coordinated with the COR on site.

Provide ceiling tiles with the following characteristics:

Type III (non-asbestos mineral fiber with painted finish) Pattern: D Square Edge Detail Factory Applied Standard Finish

1.5 EXISTING WORK

In addition to "FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements".

a. Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work, which remain.

b. Repair or replace portions of existing work, which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer. At the completion of operations, existing work shall be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

1.6 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

After award of the contract but prior to commencement of any work at one of the sites, meet with the Contracting Officer to discuss and develop a mutual understanding relative to the administration of the value engineering, preparation of the schedule, and other submittals, scheduling programming, and prosecution of the work. Major subcontractors who will engage in the work shall also attend.

1.7 INSPECTION

The Contractor shall keep the Contracting Officer or duly appointed representative fully informed of contract operations and plans so that a representative may arrange to be present at various times that work is being performed.

1.7.1 Contractor's Daily Log

The Contractor shall complete the USCG Daily Log form at the end of each working day and deliver it to the Government Inspector. The Government Inspector will attest to its accuracy by initialing the form and forwarding that form to CEU Providence. The form will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer's Representative.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 14 00

WORK RESTRICTIONS

1.1 SPECIAL SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

a. Have materials, equipment, and personnel required to perform the work at the site prior to the commencement of the work.

b. The Contractor shall conduct his operations so as to cause the least possible interference with normal operations of the activity.

c. Permission to interrupt any roads and/or utility service shall be requested in writing a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to the desired date of interruption.

d. The work under this contract requires special attention to the scheduling and conduct of the work in connection with existing operations. Identify on the construction schedule each factor which constitutes a potential interruption to operations.

1.2 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES

1.2.1 Regulations

Ensure that Contractor personnel employed at the sites become familiar with and obey the regulations including safety, fire, traffic and security regulations. Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. Do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry. The Contractor's equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identification.

1.2.2 Working Hours

Regular working hours shall consist of an 8 1/2 hour period, between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Government holidays.

Work outside those hours must be made in writing to the Contracting Officer a minimum of 7 days in advance.

1.2.3 Occupied and Existing Buildings

The Contractor will be working in an existing building which is occupied.

Do not enter the building without prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

Contractor shall not enter any space without a Coast Guard Representative escort. Only one Coast Guard Representative escorts will be supplied at any one time and no escort will be provided for 1 hour at lunch time.

The existing buildings and their contents shall be kept secure at all times.

Provide dust covers or protective enclosures to protect existing work that remains and Government material located in the area during the construction period.

Relocate movable furniture 6 feet away from the Contractor's working area as required to perform the work, protect the furniture, and replace the furniture in its original location upon completion of the work. Leave attached equipment in place, and protect it against damage.

1.3 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1 Parking

Do not park on or block the marked fire lanes or crane rail traveling zones (marked in yellow) at any time.

SECTION 01 32 01

PROJECT SCHEDULE

1.1 SUBMITTALS

Submit the following in accordance with Section 01330, "Submittal Procedures."

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Construction Schedule/Schedule of Values

1.2 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

At the Pre-Construction Conference, submit a Construction Schedule and Schedule of Values in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236.15. The Schedule of Values shall be based on the actual breakdown of the bid price. The cost of insurance shall not be listed as a separate item but included as part of each item of work. The actual cost of bonds may be paid as the first progress payment when a receipt from the bonding company is presented to the Contracting Officer. In addition, keep the Government Inspector informed daily of the expected delivery dates for major pieces of equipment and materials.

Construction Schedule and Schedule of Values shall be incorporated into one form which clearly indicates the start and completion dates and unit value of all major work components. Optional forms may be used provided they include at a minimum all information conveyed on the sample form.

Construction Schedule/Schedule of Values form shall incorporate at a minimum the following activities:

a. Bonds

b. Pre-Construction Submittals

c. Work Activities

d. Schedule of Access to Berthing Rooms

e. In-Progress Submittals

f. Final Government Inspection

g. Close-Out Submittals; i.e. Warranties, Operation and

Maintenance Manuals, Posted Instructions

h. As-Built Drawings

i. Factors which Constitute Potential Interruptions to Station Operations

Pre-Construction Submittals are those activities which encompass the obtaining, submission, review and approval of submittals necessary prior to the start of the related site work. Contractor shall annotate all such activities into the progress schedule with their forecasted time periods.

These activity periods shall not be exclusive of the contract performance period. No site work shall commence until the respective submittals have been approved.

The value of all major work components within the project shall be identified on the Construction Schedule/Schedule of Values on a unit quantity and unit cost basis, e.g. number of squares and cost per square of roofing, number of lineal feet and cost per lineal foot of conduit, number of panels and cost per panel etc. Lump sum items shall only be paid for when 100% complete.

The Construction Schedule/Schedule of Values as approved by the Government is not a substitute for quantities conveyed by the specification and drawings and those required for a complete job. Omissions and errors on the Construction Schedule/Schedule of Values are the responsibility of the Contractor.

Payments will not be made until the schedule of prices has been submitted to and approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.3 UPDATED SCHEDULES

Update the construction schedule and equipment delivery schedule at monthly intervals or when schedule has been revised. Reflect any changes occurring since the last update. Submit copies of the purchase orders and confirmation of the delivery dates as directed.

3.1 PROGRESS UPDATES

3.1.1 General

A revised Construction Schedule/Schedule of Values shall be issued by the Contractor on a monthly basis. In addition, any revisions to the Construction Schedule/Schedule of Values such as modifications or delays shall be reflected by Contractor submission of an updated Construction Schedule/Schedule of Values.

3.1.2 Modifications

When a modification is issued by the Government, record the modification as the last activity of the Construction Schedule/Schedule of Values and include the value of the modification. Adjust the Schedule of Values to reflect the inclusion of the modification. Revise the Construction Schedule portion of the form to annotate the progress change. Enter all modifications in this manner in sequential order.

SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.1 DEFINITIONS

1.1.1 Submittal

Shop drawings, product data, samples, and administrative submittals presented for review and approval. The Contractor shall provide 4 copies of each submittal. Contract Clauses "FAR 52.236-5, Material and Workmanship," paragraph (b) and "FAR 52.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction," paragraphs (d), (e), and (f) apply to all "submittals."

1.1.2 Types of Submittals

All submittals are classified as indicated in paragraph "Submittal Descriptions (SD)". Submittals also are grouped as follows:

a. Shop drawings: As used in this section, drawings, schedules, diagrams, and other data prepared specifically for this contract, by contractor or through contractor by way of subcontractor, manufacturer, supplier, distributor, or other lower tier contractor, to illustrate portion of work.

b. Product data: Preprinted material such as illustrations, standard schedules, performance charts, instructions, brochures, diagrams, manufacturer's descriptive literature, catalog data, and other data to illustrate portion of work, but not prepared exclusively for this contract.

c. Samples: Physical examples of products, materials, equipment, assemblies, or workmanship that are physically identical to portion of work, illustrating portion of work or establishing standards for evaluating appearance of finished work or both.

d. Administrative submittals: Data presented for reviews and approval to ensure that administrative requirements of project are adequately met but not to ensure directly that work is in accordance with design concept and in compliance with contract documents.

1.1.3 Submittal Descriptions (SD)

Construction Progress Schedule Submittal register Schedule of values Health and safety plan Work plan Quality control plan

Environmental protection plan

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Drawings, diagrams and schedules specifically prepared to illustrate some portion of the work.

Diagrams and instructions from a manufacturer or fabricator for use in producing the product and as aids to the contractor for integrating the product or system into the project.

Drawings prepared by or for the contractor to show how multiple systems and interdisciplinary work will be coordinated.

SD-03 Product Data

Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions and brochures illustrating size, physical appearance and other characteristics of materials or equipment for some portion of the work.

Samples of warranty language when the contract requires extended product warranties.

SD-05 Design Data

Calculations, mix designs, analyses or other data pertaining to a part of work.

SD-06 Test Reports

Report signed by authorized official of testing laboratory that a material, product or system identical to the material, product or system to be provided has been tested in accord with specified requirements. (Testing must have been within three years of date of contract award for the project.)

Report which includes findings of a test required to be performed by the contractor on an actual portion of the work or prototype prepared for the project before shipment to job site.

Report which includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after installation.

Investigation reports

Daily checklists

Final acceptance test and operational test procedure

SD-07 Certificates

Statements signed by responsible officials of manufacturer of product, system or material attesting that product, system or material meets specification requirements. Must be dated after award of project contract and clearly name the project.

Document required of Contractor, or of a supplier, installer or subcontractor through Contractor, the purpose of which is to further quality of orderly progression of a portion of the work by documenting procedures, acceptability of methods or personnel qualifications.

Confined space entry permits.

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Data intended to be incorporated in operations and maintenance manuals.

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Documentation to record compliance with technical or administrative requirements or to establish an administrative mechanism.

As-built drawings

Special warranties

Posted operating instructions

Training plan

1.1.4 Approving Authority

Person authorized to approve submittal.

1.1.5 Work

As used in this section, on- and off-site construction required by contract documents, including labor necessary to produce construction and materials, products, equipment, and systems incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Submit the following in accordance with the requirements of this section.

Submittal register

1.3 USE OF SUBMITTAL REGISTER

Prepare and maintain submittal register, as the work progresses. Do not change data in columns (c), (d), (e), and (f) as delivered by government.

1.3.1 Submittal Register

Submit submittal register. Do not change data in columns (c), (d), (e), and

(f) as delivered by the government. Verify that all submittals required for project are listed and add missing submittals. Complete the following on the register:

Column (a) Activity Number: Activity number from the project schedule.

Column (b) Transmittal Number: Contractor assigned list of consecutive numbers.

Column (g) Contractor Submit Date: Scheduled date for approving authority to receive submittals.

Column (h) Contractor Approval Date: Date contractor needs approval of submittal.

Column (i) Contractor Material: Date that contractor needs material delivered to contractor control.

1.4 PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTALS

1.4.1 Reviewing, Certifying, Approving Authority

Government organization shall be responsible for reviewing and certifying that submittals are in compliance with contract requirements. Approving authority on submittals is the Project Manager unless otherwise specified for specific submittal.

1.4.2 Constraints

a. Submittals listed or specified in this contract shall conform to provisions of this section, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

b. Submittals shall be complete for each definable feature of work; components of definable feature interrelated as a system shall be submitted at same time.

c. When acceptability of a submittal is dependent on conditions, items, or materials included in separate subsequent submittals, submittal will be returned without review.

d. Approval of a separate material, product, or component does not imply approval of assembly in which item functions.

1.4.3 Scheduling

a. Coordinate scheduling, sequencing, preparing and processing of submittals with performance of work so that work will not be delayed by submittal processing. Allow for potential requirements to resubmit.

b. Except as specified otherwise, allow review period, beginning with receipt by approving authority that includes at least 10 working days. Period of review for each resubmittal is the same as for initial submittal.

1.4.4 Variations

Variations from contract requirements require Government approval pursuant to contract Clause entitled "FAR 52.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction" and will be considered where advantageous to government.

1.4.4.1 Considering Variations

Discussion with contracting officer prior to submission, will help ensure functional and quality requirements are met and minimize rejections and resubmittals. When contemplating a variation which results in lower cost, consider submission of the variation as a Value Engineering Change Proposal

(VECP).

1.4.4.2 Proposing Variations

When proposing variation, deliver written request to the contracting officer, with documentation of the nature and features of the variation and why the variation is desirable and beneficial to government. If lower cost is a benefit, also include an estimate of the cost saving. In addition to documentation required for variation, include the submittals required for the item. Clearly mark the proposed variation in all documentation.

1.4.4.3 Warranting That Variation Are Compatible

When delivering a variation for approval, contractor warrants that this contract has been reviewed to establish that the variation, if incorporated, will be compatible with other elements of work.

1.4.4.4 Review Schedule Is Modified

In addition to normal submittal review period, a period of 5 working days will be allowed for consideration by the Government of submittals with variations.

1.4.5 Contractor's Responsibilities

a. Determine and verify field measurements, materials, field construction criteria; review each submittal; and check and coordinate each submittal with requirements of the work and contract documents.

b. Transmit submittals to Contracting Officer in accordance with schedule on approved Submittal Register, and to prevent delays in the work, delays to government, or delays to separate contractors.

c. Advise contracting officer of variation, as required by paragraph entitled "Variations."

d. Correct and resubmit submittal as directed by approving authority. When resubmitting disapproved transmittals or transmittals noted for resubmittal, the contractor shall provide copy of that previously submitted transmittal including all reviewer comments for use by approving authority. Direct specific attention in writing or on resubmitted submittal, to revisions not requested by approving authority on previous submissions.

e. Furnish additional copies of submittal when requested by contracting officer, to a limit of 20 copies per submittal.

f. Complete work which must be accomplished as basis of a submittal in time to allow submittal to occur as scheduled.

g. Ensure no work has begun until submittals for that work have been returned as "approved," except to the extent that a portion of work must be accomplished as basis of submittal.

1.4.6 Government Responsibilities

a. Note date on which submittal was received from contractor on each Contract Item Approval Request Form.

b. Review each submittal; and check and coordinate each submittal with requirements of work and contract documents.

c. Review submittals for conformance with project design concepts and compliance with contract documents.

d. Ensure that material is clearly legible.

e. Review submittals for approval within scheduling period specified and only for conformance with project design concepts and compliance with contract documents.

f. Identify returned submittals with one of the actions defined in paragraph entitled "Actions Possible" and with markings appropriate for action indicated.

1.4.7 Actions Possible

Submittals will be returned with one of the following notations:

a. Submittals marked "approved" "approved as submitted" authorize contractor to proceed with work covered.

b. Submittals marked "approved" "see below" authorize contractor to proceed with work as noted provided contractor takes no exception to the notations.

c. Submittals marked "disapproved" indicate submittal is incomplete or does not comply with design concept or requirements of the contract documents and shall be resubmitted with appropriate changes. No work shall proceed for this item until resubmittal is approved.

1.5 FORMAT OF SUBMITTALS

1.5.1 Transmittal Form

Transmit each submittal, to office of approving authority. Transmit submittals with transmittal form prescribed by contracting officer and standard for project. The transmittal form shall identify contractor, indicate date of submittal, and include information prescribed by transmittal form and required in paragraph entitled "Identifying Submittals." 4 copies of the submittal are required. Submittals made without proper transmittal form will be returned without being reviewed.

1.5.2 Identifying Submittals

Identify submittals, with the following information permanently adhered to or noted on each separate component of each submittal and noted on transmittal form. Mark each copy of each submittal identically, with the following:

a. Project title and location.

b. Construction contract number.

c. Section number of the specification section by which submittal is required.

d. Submittal description (SD) number of each component of submittal.

e. When a resubmission, alphabetic suffix on submittal description, for example, SD-10A, to indicate resubmission.

f. Name, address, and telephone number of subcontractor, supplier, manufacturer and any other second tier contractor associated with submittal.

g. Product identification and location in project.

1.5.3 Format for Product Data

a. Present (4) product data submittals for each section as a complete, bound volume. Include table of contents, listing page and catalog item numbers for product data.

b. Indicate, by prominent notation, each product which is being submitted; indicate specification section number and paragraph number to which it pertains.

c. Supplement product data with material prepared for project to satisfy submittal requirements for which product data does not exist. Identify this material as developed specifically for project.

1.5.4 Format for Shop Drawings

a. Shop drawings shall not be less than 8 1/2 by 11 inches nor more than 30 by 42 inches.

b. Present 8 1/2 by 11 inches sized shop drawings as part of the bound volume for submittals required by section. Present larger drawings in sets.

c. Include on each drawing the drawing title, number, date, and revision numbers and dates, in addition to information required in paragraph entitled "Identifying Submittals."

d. Dimension drawings, except diagrams and schematic drawings; prepare drawings demonstrating interface with other trades to scale. Shop drawing dimensions shall be the same unit of measure as indicated on the contract drawings. Identify materials and products for work shown.

1.5.5 Format of Administrative Submittals

a. When submittal includes a document which is to be used in project or become part of project record, other than as a submittal, do not apply contractor's approval stamp to document, but to a separate sheet accompanying document.

b. Operation and Maintenance Manual Data: Submit in accordance with Section 01781, "Operation and Maintenance Data." Include components required in that section and the various technical sections.

1.6 QUANTITY OF SUBMITTALS

1.6.1 Number of Copies of Product Data

a. Submit four copies of submittals of product data.

1.6.2 Number of Copies of Shop Drawings

Submit shop drawings in compliance with quantity requirements specified for product data.

1.6.3 Number of Copies of Administrative Submittals

a. Unless otherwise specified, submit administrative submittals compliance with quantity requirements specified for product data.

b. Submit administrative submittals required under "SD-19 Operation and Maintenance Manuals" to conform to Section 01781, "Operation and Maintenance Data."

SECTION 01 50 00

TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

1.1 SUBMITTALS

Construction site plan

1.2 CONSTRUCTION SITE PLAN

Prior to the start of work, submit a site plan showing the locations of temporary facilities (including layouts and details, equipment and material storage area (onsite and offsite), and access and haul routes used for this contract. Show locations of safety and construction fences, site trailers, construction entrances, trash dumpsters, temporary sanitary facilities, and worker parking areas.

1.3 TEMPORARY UTILITIES

1.3.1 Contractor Utilities

The Contractor shall be allowed to use the 120-volt power sources with the exception of communication circuits.

1.4 WEATHER PROTECTION

Take necessary precautions to ensure that roof openings and other openings made by the Contractor are monitored carefully. Take immediate actions required to seal off such openings when rain or other detrimental weather is imminent, and at the end of each workday. Ensure that the openings are completely sealed off to protect materials and equipment in the building from damage.

1.4.1 Building and Site Storm Protection

When a warning of gale force winds is issued, take precautions to minimize danger to persons, and protect the work and nearby Government property.

Precautions shall include, but are not limited to, closing openings;

removing loose materials, tools and equipment from exposed locations; and removing or securing scaffolding and other temporary work. Close openings in the work when storms of lesser intensity pose a threat to the work or any nearby Government property.

1.5 STATION OPERATION AFFECT ON CONTRACTOR OPERATIONS

1.5.1 Interruption of Vehicular Traffic

If during the performance of work, it becomes necessary to modify vehicular traffic patterns at any locations, notify the Contracting Officer at least 15 calendar days prior to the proposed modification date, and provide a Traffic Control Plan detailing the proposed controls to traffic movement for approval. Provide cones, signs, barricades, lights, or other traffic control devices and personnel required to control traffic.

1.6 STORAGE AREAS

Contractor shall be responsible for security of his property. The Contract Clause entitled "FAR 52.236-10, Operations and Storage Areas" and the following apply:

1.6.1 Storage Size and Location

The site available for storage shall be confined to the indicated operations area as indicated by the Contracting Officer for each site.

1.6.2 Storage in Existing Buildings

The Contractor shall be working in existing buildings; the storage of material will not be allowed in the buildings.

1.7 TEMPORARY BUILDINGS

1.7.1 Trailers or Storage Buildings

Trailers or storage buildings will be permitted, where space is available, subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. The trailers or buildings shall be in good condition, free from visible damage rust and deterioration, and meet all applicable safety requirements. Trailers shall be roadworthy and comply with all appropriate state and local vehicle requirements. Failure to maintain storage trailers or buildings to these standards shall result in the removal of non-complying units at the Contractor's expense. A sign not smaller than 24 by 24 inches shall be conspicuously placed on the trailer depicting the company name, business phone number, and emergency phone number. Trailers shall be anchored to resist high winds and must meet applicable state of local standards for anchoring mobile trailers.

Not Used.

SECTION 01 52 50

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 241 Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and

Demolition Operations

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.3.1 Meetings

The Safety Officer shall attend the pre-construction conference.

1.3.1.1 New Employee Indoctrination

New employees will be informed of specific site hazards before they begin work. Documentation of this orientation shall be kept on file at the project site.

1.3.2 Certifications

1.3.2.1 Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

Submit the APP at least 15 calendar days prior to start of work at the job site. Make the APP site specific. Notice To Proceed will be given after Government finds the APP acceptable.

1.4 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

Prepare the APP. Include the associated AHA and other specific plans, programs and procedures, some of which are listed below.

1.4.1 Contents of the Accident Prevention Plan

a. Name and safety related qualifications of safety officer (including training and any certifications).

b. Qualifications of competent and of qualified persons.

c. Emergency response plan. Include a map denoting the route to the nearest emergency care facility with emergency phone numbers.

Contractor may be required to demonstrate emergency response.

d. Fall Protection and Prevention (FP&P) Plan. The plan shall be site specific and address all fall hazards in the work place. It shall address how to protect and prevent workers from falling to lower levels when they are exposed to fall hazards above 6 feet.

3.1 CONSTRUCTION

Comply with NFPA 241, the accident prevention plan, the activity hazard analysis and other related submittals and activity fire and safety regulations.

3.1.1 Unforeseen Hazardous Material

The design should have identified any hazardous materials such as PCB, lead paint, and friable and nonfriable asbestos. If additional material, not indicated, that may be hazardous to human health upon disturbance during construction operations is encountered, stop that portion of work and notify the Contracting Officer immediately. Within 14 calendar days the Government will determine if the material is hazardous. If material is not hazardous or poses no danger, the Government will direct the Contractor to proceed without change. If material is hazardous and handling of the material is necessary to accomplish the work, the Government will issue a modification pursuant to "FAR 52.243-4, Changes" and "FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions."

3.2 PERSONNEL PROTECTION

3.2.1 Hazardous Noise

Provide hazardous noise signs, and hearing protection, wherever equipment and work procedures produce sound-pressure levels greater than 85 dBA steady state or 140 dBA impulse, regardless of the duration of the exposure.

3.2.2 Fall Protection

Enforce use of the fall protection device designated for each specific work activity in the FP&P plan and/or AHA all times when an employee is on a surface 6 feet or more above lower levels. Personal fall arrest systems are required when working from an articulating or extendible boom, scissor lifts, swing stages, or suspended platform. Fall protection must comply with ANSI A10.14.

3.3 SCAFFOLDING

Employees shall be provided with a safe means of access to the work area on the scaffold. Climbing of any scaffold braces or supports not specifically designed for access is prohibited. Stair towers or ladders built into scaffold systems in accordance with USACE EM 385-1-1 Appendix J are required for work platforms greater than 20 feet in height. Contractor shall ensure that employees that are qualified perform scaffold erection. Do not use scaffold without the capability of supporting at least four times the maximum intended load or without appropriate fall protection as delineated in the accepted fall protection plan. Minimum platform size shall be based on the platform not being greater in height than three times the dimension of the smallest width dimension for rolling scaffold. Some Baker type scaffolding has been found not to meet these requirements. Stationary scaffolds must be attached to structural building components to safeguard against tipping forward or backward. Special care shall be given to ensure scaffold systems are not overloaded. Outrigger brackets used to extend scaffold platforms on self supported scaffold systems for the storage of material is prohibited. The first tie-in shall be at the height equal to 4 times the width of the smallest dimension of the scaffold base.

3.4 ELECTRICAL

3.4.1 Conduct of Electrical Work

Cable intended to be cut must be positively identified and de-energized prior to performing each cut. Positive cable identification must be made prior to submitting any outage request for electrical systems. Arrangements are to be coordinated with the Contracting Officer and Station Utilities for identification.