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PROJECT MANUAL

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VARO REPROGRAMMING DEVELOPMENT

AND FINAL DESIGN PROJECT

GEORGE H. FALLON FEDERAL BUILDING

31 HOPKINS PLAZA

BALTIMORE, MD 21201

Submitted to:

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

100 S INDEPENDENCE MALL W, 2nd FLOOR

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106

Building #MD0055ZZ

Submitted by

April 7, 2021

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DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 SUMMARY

011400 WORK RESTRICTIONS

012400 OPTIONS

012500 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

012900 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

013000 ELECTRONIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT

013100 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

013110 CRITICAL PATH METHOD (CPM) SCHEDULING

013200 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

013220 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

013300 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

014000 QUALITY ASSURANCE & CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

014200 REFERENCES

015000 TEMPORARY FACILITIES & CONTROLS

015950 SAFETY AND HEALTH

016000 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

017000 EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

017310 CUTTING AND PATCHING

017320 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

017350 FIRE PREVENTION PRECAUTIONS FOR HOT WORK

017410 CONSTRUCTION INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ) MANAGEMENT

017419 CONSTRUCTION NONHAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

017700 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

017822 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION

018111 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

018200 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

DIVISION 2 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

020850 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

020900 REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF LEAD-BASED PAINT

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DIVISION 5 – METALS

051200 STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

DIVISION 6 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

061053 MISCELLANEOUS ROUGH CARPENTRY

062023 INTERIOR FINISH CARPENTRY

064116 PLASTIC-LAMINATE-CLAD ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS

DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

072100 ACOUSTIC INSULATION

078100 APPLIED FIREPROOFING

078413 PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING

078443 JOINT FIRESTOPPING

079200 JOINT SEALANTS

079219 ACOUSTICAL JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 8 – OPENINGS

080671 DOOR HARDWARE SETS

081213 HOLLOW METAL FRAMES

081416 FLUSH WOOD DOORS

083113 ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

084226 ALL-GLASS ENTRANCES

087100 DOOR HARDWARE

088000 GLAZING

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

092216 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

092900 GYPSUM BOARD

093013 CERAMIC TILING

095123 ACOUSTICAL TILE CEILINGS

096513 RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

096519 RESILIENT TILE FLOORING

096536 STATIC-CONTROL RESILIENT FLOORING

096813 TILE CARPETING

096933 LOW-PROFILE FIXED HEIGHT ACCESS FLOORING

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099123 INTERIOR PAINTING

099646 INTUMESCENT PAINTING

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

101100 VISUAL DISPLAY UNITS

101423.16 ROOM-IDENTIFICATION PANEL SIGNAGE

102239 FOLDING PANEL PARTITIONS

102600 WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION

102800 TOILET AND BATH ACCESSORIES

104413 FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINETS

104416 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

123623.13 PLASTIC-LAMINATE-CLAD COUNTERTOPS

123661.16 SOLID SURFACING CONTERTOPS

DIVISION 21 – FIRE PROTECTION

211313 WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

220523 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

220553 IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

220719 PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION

221005 PLUMBING PIPING

221006 PLUMBING PIPING SPECIALITIES

224000 PLUMBING FIXTURES

DIVISION 23 - HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

230130.52 EXISTING HVAC AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM CLEANING

230513 COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT

230517 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR HVAC PIPING

230518 ESCUTCHEONS FOR HVAC PIPING

230519 METERS AND GAGES FOR HVAC PIPING

230523.12 BALL VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

230523.14 CHECK VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

230523.15 GATE VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

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230529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

230548 VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR HVAC

230553 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

230593 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

230713 DUCT INSULATION

230719 HVAC PIPING INSULATION

230800 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC

230913 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL DEVICES FOR HVAC

230923 DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL (DDC) SYSTEM FOR HVAC

230923.11 CONTROL VALVES

232113 HYDRONIC PIPING

232114 HYDRONIC PIPING SPECIALTIES

233113 METAL DUCTS

233300 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

233346 FLEXIBLE DUCTS

233413 AXIAL HVAC FANS

233600 AIR TERMINAL UNITS

233713.13 AIR DIFFUSERS

233713.23 REGISTERS AND GRILLES

234000 HVAC AIR CLEANING DEVICES

238219 FAN COIL UNITS

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

260501 MINOR ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION

260519 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

260526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260533 RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260539 UNDERFLOOR RACEWAYS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260553 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260936 MODULAR DIMMING CONTROLS

262726 WIRING DEVICES

265119 LED INTERIOR LIGHTING

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DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27100 STRUCTURED CABLING

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

283111 DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM

APPENDIX A

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SURVEYS

• FALLON BLDG VARO 2ND FLOOR ROOM 2116E & GRND FL G45 HAZMAT REPORT 02-04-2021

• FALLON BLDG VARO GROUND FLOOR VSO TEST FIT HAZMAT REPORT 02-04-2021

• FALLON BLDG VARO HAZMAT REPORT 02-04-2021

APPENDIX B

SUBMITTAL REGISTER

APPENDIX C

SECURITY CLEARANCE PROCESS

APPENDIX D

VARO REPROGRAMMING DEVELOPMENT AND FINAL DESIGN.PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE

APPENDIX E

WALKERDUCT FIRE RESISTANCE MEMO AND DATA SHEETS

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DIVISION 1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 011000 – SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Name and Location: VARO Reprogramming Development and Final Design Project

1. George H. Fallon Federal Building, 31 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, MD 21201

Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor (East and West) Sixteenth Floor

B. Project Summary Description:

1. The Veteran Benefits Administration Regional Office (VARO) - The general scope of work includes, but is not limited to, demolition of existing offices, break rooms, and conference rooms, and interior renovations for new tenant layouts. The new tenant layout includes offices, open workstation area, file and storage rooms, copy and break rooms, and conference / training rooms, interview rooms. IT support spaces are also included in the design. New/ repaired finishes, mechanical/ plumbing work, electrical work, and fire protection work are involved for complete operational space. Phasing for this project is based on floor locations.

C. Architect: The term Architect refers to the project designer. The Architect's status relative to the construction will be stated in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to the pre-construction conference.

The project was designed by: MTFA Architecture, 3200 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207

D. Project Delivery Method: Traditional Design Bid/Build Construction Contractor

E. MEP Engineer: Summer Consultants, Inc, 7900 Westpark Drive, Suite A405, McLean, VA 22102

F. Fire Protection Engineer: Jensen Hughes, 3610 Commerce Dr, Suite 817, Baltimore, MD 21227

G. Structural Engineer: McMullan and Associates, 11800 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 430, Reston, VA 20191

H. Hazardous Materials: Tidewater, Inc, 6625 Selnick Drive, Suite A, Elkridge, MD 21075

I. Furniture Consultant: MTFA Architecture, 3200 Lee Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22207

J. Cost Estimator: R.W.Brown & Associates, 364 Brandon Lane, Heathsville, VA 22473

K. Construction Manager as Advisor (CMa): To Be Determined

1. Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) has been engaged for this Project to serve as Project's constructor. In Divisions 01 through 49 Sections, the term "Construction Manager (CMc)" or "CMc" denotes the Construction Manager as Constructor, and the terms "Construction Manager (CMc)" and "Contractor" are synonymous.

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L. Commissioning Agent (CMx): To Be Determined.

M. The GSA Contracting Officer for the project is: Jacqueline De Simone, GSA CO, 100 S Independence Mall W, Philadelphia, PA 19106, 215-446-4519.

N. The GSA Project Manager for the project is: Brian Quinn, 100 S Independence Mall W, Philadelphia, PA 19106, 215-446-5751

O. The GSA Project Architect / COR for the project is: Thomas Sincavage III, 100 S Independence Mall W, Philadelphia, PA 19106, 215-446-4990

P. Project Duration shall be one thousand and sixty-two (1,062) calendar days.

1.2 WORK SEQUENCE

A. Phasing will be required and the building will be occupied in adjacent suites. Occupancy notifications are to be posted in a prominent location in and near the work area. Before work is started, the Contractor shall arrange with the Contracting Officer a sequence of procedure if required, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment, and use of approaches, corridors, and stairways. Contractor shall be responsible for storage of materials off-site and not in the building.

B. Phasing:

1. The project shall be completed in four (4) phases as described in the Contract Documents. Each phase shall achieve partial substantial completion and be occupied by the Government before beginning the next phase unless indicated otherwise. Contractor shall coordinate with the Government for all move / relocation schedules and timelines. Only one (1) phase shall be provided to the Contractor at a time.

2. Occupancy of Completed Area of Construction: At the end of each phase, the Government will occupy completed portions of the work in accordance with the phasing plans (G201 – G205) once they are determined to be partial substantially complete by the Contracting Officer. Reference Specification Section 017700 Closeout Procedures.

a. The Architect will prepare a Certificate of Partial Substantial Completion of each specific portion of the work to be occupied. Before occupancy, the space shall have all interior improvements complete, with mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, fire protection and fire alarm systems fully operational.

b. The contractor shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy, if required, from authorities having jurisdiction before the Government’s occupancy.

c. Before occupancy of each completed area of work, all required tests and inspections shall be successfully completed.

d. Upon partial substantial completion of each phase, the Government will assume responsibility for maintenance and custodial service for occupied portions of the work.

3. The project is to be built in four (4) phases as noted below:

a. Notice to proceed and obtaining security clearances shall be prior to Phase 1.

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b. Phase 1 – Second Floor (Plan West) demolition and reconstruction and shall include the following work / tasks:

1) Move-out by VA & excess furniture by VA

2) Government hazardous materials testing.

3) Construction of space (including demolition) and installation of E/R furniture

4) Punch / Inspections / Acceptance of Partial Substantial Completion

5) Install Furniture (completed by others)

6) Punch Furniture (completed by others)

7) Move-in by VA

c. Phase 2 – Second Floor (Plan East) demolition and reconstruction and shall include the following work / tasks:

1) Move-out by VA and excess furniture by VA

2) Government hazardous materials testing.

3) Construction of space (including demolition, removal of E/R furniture and installation of E/R furniture)

4) Punch / Inspections / Acceptance of Partial Substantial Completion

5) Install Furniture (completed by others)

6) Punch Furniture (completed by others)

7) Move-in by VA

d. Phase 3A – Ground Floor demolition and reconstruction and shall include the following work / tasks:

1) Excess furniture by Government

2) Government hazardous materials testing.

3) Construction of space (including demolition and installation of E/R furniture)

4) Punch / Inspections / Acceptance of Partial Substantial Completion

5) Move-in by VA

e. Phase 3B – First Floor demolition and reconstruction and shall include the following work / tasks:

1) Move-out by VA and excess furniture by VA

2) Government hazardous materials testing.

3) Construction of space (including demolition, removal of E/R furniture and installation of E/R furniture)

4) Punch / Inspections / Acceptance of Partial Substantial Completion

5) Install Furniture (completed by others)

6) Punch Furniture (completed by others)

7) Move-in by VA

f. Phase 4 – Sixteenth Floor demolition and reconstruction and shall include the following work / tasks:

1) Move-out by VA and excess furniture by VA

2) Government hazardous materials testing.

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3) Construction of space (including demolition, removal of E/R furniture and installation of E/R furniture)

4) Punch / Inspections / Acceptance of Partial Substantial Completion

5) Install Furniture (completed by others)

6) Punch Furniture (completed by others)

7) Move-in by VA; demobilization; construction site cleaning and repair

4. Other Work: All other remaining work not specifically included in each phase as stated above, shall be performed anytime within the “Time of Completion” and coordinated with the Government and Building Management.

5. Contractor shall achieve Partial Substantial Completion for each phase and allow for the specified Tenant Relocation Periods prior to starting the next phase of work.

C. Before commencing Work of each phase, submit an updated copy of the Contractor’s construction schedule showing the sequence, commencement and completion dates of key activities and move-out / move-in dates of Owner’s personnel for all phase of the Work.

1.4 SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. The project includes Government furnished property to be installed by the Contractor, refer to Drawings.

The contractor shall advise GSA at least 30 days in advance of when the property should be delivered.

1. Coordinate with the Government on any orders of furniture, telecom, equipment, etc. Coordinate with GSA customer agency on any relocation of existing equipment for installation in the renovated spaces.

1.5 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

A. Work in existing facilities shall correspond in all respects with the existing conditions to which it connects, or to similar existing conditions, in materials, workmanship and finish.

B. Alterations to Existing Conditions: Existing conditions shall be cut, drilled, removed, temporarily removed, or removed and replaced, as necessary for performance of Work under the Contract. Work out of alignment where exposed by removal of existing work shall be called to the attention of GSA.

Necessary corrective work shall be as directed.

1. Replacements of existing conditions that are removed shall match similar existing conditions.

2. Unless otherwise indicated, existing structural members shall not be cut or altered without authorization by the Contracting Officer.

3. Conditions remaining in place, which are damaged or defaced during the Work, shall be restored to the condition existing at time of award of Contract.

4. Discolored or unfinished surfaces exposed by removal of existing conditions, that are indicated to be final exposed surfaces, shall be refinished or replaced as necessary to produce uniform and harmonious contiguous surfaces.

C. Existing structures will remain in place.

D. Existing utility services with related meters and equipment will remain in place. Coordinate with Government on utility contact information as required.

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E. Removed items indicated to remain on the property of the Government shall be stored on site where directed by the Contracting Officer.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 011000

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SECTION 011400 - WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. The Contractor will review and document the existing conditions surrounding the project premises.

Provide documentation to the Government prior to the commencement of any construction activity.

B. During the construction period, the Contractor shall have full use of the designated premises for construction operations, including full use of the indicated work site, limited only by the Government's right to perform work or retain other contractors to perform work on portions of the project.

C. The Contractor shall limit use of the premises to the work in areas indicated, and to allow for Government occupancy and public use.

1. Confine operations at the site to areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of the site beyond the areas in which Work is indicated.

2. Keep driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and available at all times to the Government, Government employees and to visitors. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

3. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of material and equipment on site.

4. Maintain existing building in a safe and weather-tight condition throughout the construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations to the satisfaction of the government.

Take precautions to protect the building, its occupants and the public during the construction period. A representative of the Contractor shall be available to arrive on site within one (1) hour of notice should an emergency occur.

5. Keep public areas, such as hallways, stairs, elevators, lobbies and toilet rooms, free from accumulation of waste material, rubbish, construction debris and construction materials. Do not block any building means of egress. The Contractor shall coordinate with GSA and the Building Manager if any means of egress needs to be blocked.

6. The contractor is responsible for storage outside the facility.

7. Fallon Building - Use of the existing loading dock facilities will be shared with Government activities on a first-come-first-served, wait-your-turn basis. The loading dock is available for the delivery of materials, tools, and supplies as coordinated with the Government and Building Management. The loading dock can be used anytime for deliveries as long as the Contractor is available to receive packages. The Government will not sign for or receive any deliveries shipped to or for the Contractor. The contractor should provide the Government with anticipated time, identity of items being delivered, and driver ID. If the Contractor is not available, then prior arrangements must be made with GSA. All deliveries at the loading dock OR the south Entrance shall be scanned at the dock prior to being taken to the construction area. After hour loading dock is allowed but must be coordinated with the vendor and the Contractor. There is always a guard at the loading dock. It is important to note that there is a truck height limit of 12’-0” maximum for the loading dock access. Any vehicle that is taller than the maximum height limit, must make deliveries from the parking deck. An HSPD-12 badged person is needed to hold the door open at the parking deck door, while deliveries are being off-loaded.

8. Existing materials and equipment that are removed as part of the construction operations, and that are not reused or designated to be salvaged as Government property, shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the site. Storage or sale of excess salvageable materials and equipment is not permitted on site.

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9. Pollution producing equipment shall not be located near air intakes where airborne smoke or fumes could be drawn into the building. When not required for powering unloading operations, turn off engines when docked.

10. Smoking is not permitted in or around the building, see Facilities Management Regulation (FMR) Case 2008-102—3. Also see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 41 CFR Part 102-74.

11. Fallon Building - No parking will be available in the garage on site during working hours for contractors and subcontractors. The Contractor and Contractor's employees shall make their own arrangements for vehicle parking off site during this time. However, company trucks that display logos are typically allowed to park on the south side of the Fallon building on the parking deck during building hours. Confirmation with the Government and the Building Management is required prior to parking here. There will be no after hour parking in the garage.

12. Cell Phones: Contractor is to provide company cell phone during this contract. All cell phones to be “on vibrate” at all times. If a telephone begins audibly ringing, the building guards will take the cell phone and hold until the end of the working day prior to the con-tractor leaving the property. Cell phones are only permitted in construction area and contractor’s office space and may be confiscated if established rules are not followed.

13. No apparatus with an open flame is allowed to be used within the facility without the prior receipt of a burn permit. Contact the Field Office to obtain burn permits. Burn permits are required for each separate occurrence. This includes all power tools that create sparks such as grinders and chop saws.

14. All permits required such as but not limited to, Electrical, Structural, Building and General Construction permits: Refer to FAR 52.236-7

15. The work shall be sequenced to minimize disruption to building occupants, visitors, and maintenance activities. To the greatest extent feasible, demolition work should not take place until supplies are on hand to perform new work.

16. Coordinate with the GSA Building Manager and the COR for site access.

17. Coordinate with the GSA Building Manager and the COR on correct response procedures for any building system alarms occurring during or resulting from the construction process.

18. All building systems outside the immediate construction area shall be kept fully operational during normal working hours.

19. Protect building site from flying debris.

20. Coordinate with the Building Manager and/or security office as to the use of cameras in the building. Cameras shouldn’t be an issue in the construction area. Taking pictures of security cameras in the building are strictly prohibited.

21. Fallon Building - Dumpsters can be placed at the loading dock if only needed for one or two days. Long term dumpsters can be located and coordinated with GSA for the south side parking deck.

22. The contractor must supply their own dumpsters, and debris should be removed daily.

23. There is a freight elevator in the building that can be used for material transport. Timing must be coordinated with GSA and the Building Manager as this elevator is also used for other construction projects in the building and for security transport. The loading capacity of freight elevator is 6000 lb. Contractor is responsible for making alternate arrangements if the materials or equipment will not fit in the freight elevator. Interior cab size is 90” x 108”, door height and width is 83.5” H and 72” W. A code is required for access to Level 17 on the freight elevator and shall be provided by building management as required. The freight elevator is shut down for maintenance on Mondays between 9:00am and 12:00pm.

24. Fallon Building - Note that the main ways into the building for construction personnel are through the loading dock or the main entrance from the south side parking deck. Supplies and deliveries shall enter the building through these two main ways.

25. On-site storage for general construction: Future Tenant Space A (#020060) can be used by the general contractor as on-site secure storage for the duration of the project.

a. The general contractor is to provide secure off-site storage in addition to on-site storage as needed.

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b. The general contractor is to provide temporary protection from the freight elevator to new door #020060.2 throughout the duration of the use of space used for on-site secure storage.

c. Refer to drawings for temporary protection floor plans and new work plans for door locations.

26. On-site storage for existing / relocated (E/R) furniture: the ground floor storage spaces as noted below can be used by the general contractor as on-site secure storage for the duration of the project for furniture only.

a. The general contractor is to provide secure off-site storage in addition to on-site storage as needed.

b. The general contractor to coordinate with the government to utilize ground floor storage rooms #G048, #G061, #G063, and #G064.

c. The general contractor is to provide temporary protection from the freight elevator to all ground floor storage rooms throughout the duration of the use of space used for on-site secure storage.

d. Refer to drawings for temporary protection floor plans.

1.2 An HSPD-12 security clearance is required. Project Team members without an HSPD-12 clearance will need to work with the GSA Project Manager to initiate the clearance process, and request a temporary waiver until clearance can be confirmed. For up to date GSA HSPD-12 information:

www.gsa.gov/hspd12. Obtaining clearances vary in length and may take time to receive them. The official procedures for DHS/OPM clearances required by GSA is at http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/107203. Refer to the Appendix for Security Clearance Process.

1.3 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY

A. The Government will occupy the site and the existing building during the entire period of construction.

Cooperate with the Government's representatives during construction operations to minimize conflicts, mitigate noise, and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work in a manner that does not interfere with the Government's operations.

B. The Government reserves the right to occupy, place, and install equipment in completed areas of the building prior to Substantial Completion, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. The Government's installation of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

1. Prior to partial Government occupancy, mechanical and electrical systems for the space shall be fully operational, and required inspections and tests shall be successfully completed. Upon occupancy, the Government will operate and maintain mechanical and electrical systems serving the occupied portions of the building.

2. Upon occupancy, the Government will assume responsibility for maintenance and custodial service for the occupied portions of the building.

1.4 WORKING HOURS

A. Government Occupied Hours: Government personnel are scheduled to occupy the building during the following hours on weekdays, Monday through Friday, except for established Government Holidays 7:00am to 5:00pm.

B. Government Unoccupied Hours: Government personnel are not scheduled to occupy the building during times not indicated as Government Occupied Hours.

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C. Contractor's General Working Hours: The Contractor working hours shall be generally established to occur during Government Occupied Hours.

D. Other Contractor's Working Hours:

1. Fallon Building – The following work must be done between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM or during weekends.

a. Noisy and/or odor-producing work that may disrupt tenant operations in adjacent spaces.

b. Work involving other occupied floors and adjacent spaces that may disrupt occupied tenant operations (ie plumbing tie-ins, etc).

c. Work involving utility shutdowns. See Section 013100 Project Management &

Coordination for more information regarding utility service interruptions.

E. Work accomplished during Government Unoccupied Hours shall be performed at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor shall submit a written request with an associated schedule for the Contracting Officer's review and approval with a minimum of 48 hours before proceeding with any requested work during Government Unoccupied Hours.

F. Temporary Suspension of Work: The Contractor shall suspend work during the period of a national emergency or building shutdown or as directed by the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer must confirm the suspension of work. Contractor shall not be entitled to an adjustment of the Contract price or time of performance as a result of this suspension of work.

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SECTION 012400 – OPTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. “Option” means a unilateral right in a contract by which, for a specified time, the Government may elect to purchase additional scope of work, products, materials, equipment, systems or installation methods described in the Contract Documents.

B. The amount for an option is the total adjustment from the Base Bid to incorporate the option work into the project.

C. Option work shall include miscellaneous devices, accessory objects and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation, whether or not mentioned as part of the option description.

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3.1 SCHEDULE OF OPTIONS

Option No. 1: Provide plexiglass dividers within sixteen (16) Interview Rooms on the First Floor. Provide 3/8” thick clear plexiglass, wood strips, and in-wall FRT wood blocking. Plexiglass to be secured above the millwork countertop by the wood strips and in-wall FRT wood blocking. Option 1 details are shown on sheet A-751.

Option No. 2: Fan Coil Unit Replacement includes repair/replacement of the existing mechanical fan coil units including all associated connections and cutting & patching (see separate specifications and drawings).

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SECTION 012500 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The Government is providing the references included in this sub-section for information purposes only and is not intended to provide a comprehensive, all-inclusive list of any and all potentially relevant portions of the Contract Documents. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for substitutions.

B. Related Sections:

1. Division 016000 Section "Product Requirements" for requirements for submitting comparable product submittals for products by listed manufacturers.

2. Divisions 02 through 49 Sections for specific requirements and limitations for substitutions.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Substitutions: Proposed changes to the Contract Documents by the Contractor for products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction.

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

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

1.4 SUBMITTALS for Cause or Convenience:

A. Substitution Requests: Per Submittal Procedures Section 013300 submit electronic copies through ePM of each request for consideration. Identify product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced.

Include Specification Section number and title and Drawing numbers and titles.

1. Substitution Request Form: Coordinate with ePM.

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

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

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b. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitution with those of the Work specified. Include annotated copy of applicable specification section. Significant qualities may include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, sustainable design characteristics, energy and resource performance goals, warranties, and specific features and requirements indicated. Indicate deviations, if any, from the Work specified.

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

d. Samples, where applicable or requested.

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

f. List of similar installations for completed projects with project name, location and contact information of owner and architect/engineer of record.

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

h. Research reports evidencing compliance with building code in effect for project, when applicable for the proposed substitution.

i. Detailed comparison of Contractor's construction schedule using proposed substitution with products specified for the Work. If specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within the Contract Time, include letter from manufacturer, on manufacturer's letterhead, stating date of receipt of purchase order, lack of availability, or delays in delivery. Provide a schedule fragnet with a time impact analysis to allow the Government to consider the proposed substitution.

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

k. Proposed substitution complies with requirements in the Contract Documents except as indicated in substitution request, is compatible with related materials, and is appropriate for applications indicated.

l. The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to provide a contractor's waiver of rights to additional payment or time that may subsequently become necessary because of failure of proposed substitution to produce indicated results.

3. The Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (CO) or (COR) Action: If necessary, the Contracting Officer or COR will request additional information or documentation for evaluation. The Contractor shall be entitled to receive notice of action on submittals within a reasonable time, given the volume or complexity of the submittals and the criticality of the affected activities to Substantial Completion as may be indicated in the Project Schedule. The Contractor shall not be entitled to receive notice of action on submittals containing variations from Contract requirements in less than twenty working days. Coordinate further with 013300 Submittals.

1.5 Failure by the government to respond does not constitute acceptance of the proposed substitution.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

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1.7 PROCEDURES

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

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2.1 SUBSTITUTIONS

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

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

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

b. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

c. If requested substitution involves schedule impact Contractor has identified time impact and a mitigation plan.

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

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

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

g. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

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

B. Substitutions for Convenience: The Contracting Officer (CO) will consider requests for substitution if received within 60 days after the Notice to Proceed. Requests received after that time may be considered or rejected at discretion of the Contracting Officer (CO) or the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

1. Conditions: The Contracting Officer will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied.

a. Requested substitution offers the Government a substantial advantage in cost, time, energy conservation, or other considerations, after deducting additional obligations the Government incurs.

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

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

d. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

If requested substitution involves schedule impact Contractor has identified time impact and a mitigation plan.

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

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

g. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work.

h. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

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

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SECTION 012900 - PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and to process Requests for Payment.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Schedule of Values: A detailed written statement (masterformat/uniformat) furnished by the Contractor outlining the portions of the contract sum, which allocates values (price & percentage) for the various parts of the work and used as the basis for payment application and reviewing progress payments. The Agreement provides further details.

B. Request for Payment: A contractor’s invoice and request for progress payment with substantiating information consistent with approved schedule of values.

1.3 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Coordination: Submit completed Schedule of Values no later than 14 calendar days prior to scheduled date of initial Requests for Payment.

B. Format and Content: Contractor shall be responsible to complete the GSA Schedule of Values Workbook and compile the values into electronic Project Management (ePM) System. Contractor will enter values into workbook prior to ePM input and provide associated electronic baseline copy to contracting officer for record. Contractor will follow guidelines in the Schedule of Values workbook to support ePM upload.

1. Identification: Complete the following Project Identification fields in the Schedule of Values:

a. Revise list below to suit Project.

b. Project Name

c. Project Number

d. Project Location, City, State

e. Base Contract Number

f. Task Order Number

g. Modification Number

h. GSA Project Manager

i. Contractor's Name and contact information

j. Date of submittal

2. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of Requests for Payment and progress reports.

a. Work activity – (by division or specific work activity)

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b. Dollar value of each specific work activity – both with an amount in dollars and whole cents, and as a percentage of the Contract Sum to nearest one-hundredth percent. Adjust the amounts to total to the Contract Sum and the percentages to total 100 percent.

c. Each item in the schedule of values and Requests for Payment shall be complete. Include total cost and proportionate share of general overhead and profit for each item. (i.e. no stand alone item for Overhead, and Profit)

d. Modifications that affect value.

e. Update affected work branches and subordinate line items and

f. resubmit the schedule of values before the next Request for Payment when Modifications result in a change in the Contract Sum

g. Line item for mobilization and de-mobilization

h. Line item for close out (% to be negotiated with GSA COR)

3. Each item in the Schedule of Values and Requests for Payment shall be complete.

Temporary facilities and other major cost items that are not direct cost of actual work-in-place may be shown either as separate line items in the schedule of values or distributed as general overhead expense, at the government's option.

4. Revise and update workbook in ePM with all items affecting scope, schedule or cost and resubmit within 14 calendar days as coordinated with project manager or contracting officer.

Contractor shall provide a final as-built schedule at project completion. Update affected work branches and subordinate line items and resubmit the schedule of values before the next Request for Payment when Modifications result in a change in the Contract Sum

1.4 REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT

A. Requirements for Requests for Payment are in Section III, Terms and Conditions of the Agreement.

B. Each Request for Payment following the initial Request for Payment shall be consistent with previous Requests.

1. Initial Request for Payment, Request for Payment at time of Substantial Completion, and final Request for Payment involve additional requirements.

C. Payment Request Times: Submit Request for Payment to GSA by the 28th of the month. The period covered by each Request for Payment is one month, ending on the last day of the month.

1. Submit one paper draft copy (aka pencil copy) of Request for Payment to the CO or enter in ePM along with construction progress report 7 days prior to due date for review by GSA.

Provide documentation evidencing the cost of work performed to be included in the Request for Payment. Resolve questions resulting from GSA review of draft Request for Payment and construction progress report prior to submitting Request for Payment.

D. Request Preparation: All payments must be executed by a person authorized to legally bind the Contractor.

1. Entries shall match data on the schedule of values and Contractor's construction schedule.

Use updated schedules if revisions were made.

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2. Include amounts for work completed following effective date of previous Request for Payment, whether or not payment has been received. Include only amounts for work completed as of effective date of current Request for Payment.

3. Include amounts of Modifications issued before last day of construction period covered by Request.

E. Stored Materials: Differentiate between items stored on-site and items stored off-site.

1. Provide certificate of insurance, and consent of surety to payment, for stored materials.

2. Provide supporting documentation that verifies amount requested, such as paid invoices.

Match amount requested with amounts indicated on documentation.

3. Provide summary documentation for stored materials indicating the following:

a. Value of materials previously stored and remaining stored as of effective date of previous Request for Payment.

b. Value of previously stored materials put in place after effective date of previous Request for Payment and on or before effective date of current Request for Payment.

c. Value of materials stored since effective date of previous Request for Payment and remaining stored as of effective date of current Request for Payment.

F. Initial Request for Payment: Administrative actions and submittals that must precede or coincide with submittal of first Request for Payment include the following:

1. Revise list below to suit Project..

2. List of subcontractors.

3. Schedule of values.

4. Contractor's construction schedule per Agreement (startup if not final).

5. Products list (preliminary if not final).

6. Submittal schedule (preliminary if not final).

7. List of Contractor's staff assignments.

8. List of Contractor's principal consultants.

9. Copies of building permits.

10. Copies of authorizations and licenses from authorities having jurisdiction for performance of the Work.

11. Initial progress report.

12. Report of preconstruction conference.

G. Request for Payment at Substantial Completion: After GSA issues the Notice of Substantial Completion, submit a Request for Payment less previous payments made for portion of the Work claimed as substantially complete.

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1. Include documentation supporting claim that the Work is substantially complete and a statement showing an accounting of changes to the Contract Sum.

2. This Request shall reflect Notices of Substantial Completion issued previously for GSA occupancy of designated portions of the Work.

H. Final Payment Request: The Agreement provides further details

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

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