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GGSSAA GGSSAA GGSSAA GGSSAA GGSSAA GGSSAA GGSSAA GGSSAA GGSSAA GGSSAA GGSSAA GGSSAA GSAR 552.219-71 NOTICE TO OFFERORS OF SUBCONTRACTING PLAN REQUIREMENTS (JUNE 2005) The General Services Administration (GSA) is committed to assuring that maximum practicable opportunity is provided to small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran owned small business concerns to participate in the performance of this contract consistent with its efficient performance. GSA expects any subcontracting plan submitted pursuant to FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, to reflect this commitment. Consequently, an offeror, other than a small business concern, before being awarded a contract exceeding $650,000 ($1,500,000 for construction), must demonstrate that its subcontracting plan represents a creative and innovative program for involving small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran owned small business concerns as subcontractors in the performance of this contract.

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100% Final Design Specifications Contract No. GS-05P-11-SC-C-0068 PCN No. N1519927 Work Order: 419

GSA Tenant Backfill, Second Floor Winfield K. Denton Federal Building 101 NW Martin Luther King Boulevard Evansville, Indiana 47708

BY: ARCHITECT

Bailey Edward Design, Inc.

1103 S. Mattis Avenue Champaign, IL 61821

217-363-3375

BE Project No. 1105-16-18

DATE: September 25, 2017

GSA Tenant Backfill, Second Floor PCN: N1519927 Winfield K. Denton Federal Building, Evansville, IN Region 5

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01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 Summary 01 10 00 – 06 01 23 00 Options 01 23 00 – 01 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures 01 25 00 – 03 01 29 00 Payment Procedures 01 29 00 – 06 01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination 01 31 00 – 10 01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation 01 32 00 – 08 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 33 00 – 12 01 33 00.1 Submittal Log 01 33 00.1 – 07 01 35 25 Fire Prevention and Protection in Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Projects 01 35 25 – 07

01 35 26 Safety and Health 01 35 26 – 06 01 35 53 Security Regulations 01 35 53 – 08 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 40 00 – 09 01 42 00 References 01 42 00 – 06 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 50 00 – 08 01 60 00 Product Requirements 01 60 00 – 05 01 73 00 Execution 01 73 00 – 10 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal 01 74 19 – 09 Form 1 – Form 8 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 01 77 00 – 06 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data 01 78 23 – 09 01 78 39 Project Record Documents 01 78 39 – 05

02 EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 19 Selective Demolition 02 41 19 – 06 02 82 00 Asbestos Abatement

ACM Report 02 82 00 – 24 1 – 26

03 CONCRETE

03 54 00 Self-Drying Cement-Based Finishing Underlayment 03 54 00 – 03

06 WOOD

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 06 10 00 – 06 06 20 23 Finish Carpentry 06 20 23 – 03

07 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 13 Through-Penetration Firestop Systems 07 84 13 – 05 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 07 92 00 – 05

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08 OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Frames 08 11 13 – 09 08 11 14 Acoustical Swinging Door Systems 08 11 14 – 06 08 11 19 Wood Doors 08 11 19 – 04 08 71 00 Door Hardware 08 71 00 – 12

09 FINISHES

09 29 00 Gypsum Board Systems 09 29 00 – 07 09 51 13 Acoustical Panel Ceilings 09 51 13 – 05 09 65 13 Resilient Base & Accessories 09 65 13 – 03 09 68 13 Tile Carpeting 09 68 13 – 05 09 91 23 Interior Painting 09 91 23 – 07 09 93 00 Staining and Transparent Finishing 09 93 00 – 06

12 FURNISHINGS

12 22 13 Horizontal Louver Blinds 12 22 13 – 05

21 21 00 00 FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 00 00 Fire Suppression 21 00 00 – 12

23 HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 00 00 Common Work Results for HVAC 23 00 00 – 16 23 05 17 Sleeve and Sleeve seals for HVAC Piping 23 05 17 – 02 23 05 18 Escutcheons for HVAC Piping 23 05 18 – 02 23 05 23.12 Ball Valves for HVAC Piping 23 05 23.12 – 04 23 05 29 Hangers and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment 23 05 29 – 09 23 05 53 Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment 23 05 53 – 05 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 23 05 93 – 10 23 07 13 Duct Insulation 23 07 13 – 10 23 07 19 HVAC Piping Insulation 23 07 19 – 11 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC 23 08 00 – 06 23 09 23 Direct Digital Control (DDC) System for HVAC 23 09 23 – 15 23 09 23.11 Control Valves 23 09 23.11 – 11 23 09 23.27 Temperature Instruments 23 09 23.27 – 10 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 23 21 13 – 07 23 21 16 Hydronic Piping Specialties 23 21 16 – 03 23 31 13 Metal Ducts 23 31 13 – 12 23 33 00 Air Duct Accessories 23 33 00 – 06 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 23 36 00 – 08 23 37 13 Diffusers Registers and Grilles 23 37 13 – 03 23 81 23.13 Computer Room Air Conditioners, Ceiling Mounted Units 23 81 23.13 – 07 23 81 26 Split System Air Conditioner 23 81 26 – 09

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26 ELECTRICAL

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 19 – 04 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 26 – 03 26 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems 26 05 29 – 05 26 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 – 05 26 05 44 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Electrical Raceways and Cabling 26 05 44 – 04 26 05 53 Identification for Electrical Systems 26 05 53 – 04 26 09 23 Lighting Control Devices 26 09 23 – 07 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 24 16 – 08 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 27 26 – 05 26 51 19 LED Interior lighting 26 51 19 – 05

27 COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 28 Pathways for Communication Systems 27 05 28 – 05 27 05 36 Cable Trays for Communications Systems 27 05 36 – 06 27 05 44 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Communications Pathways and Cabling 27 05 44 – 04

28 ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 28 31 00 – 07

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SUMMARY 01 10 00

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SECTION 01 10 00 – SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Phased construction.

4. Work under separate contracts.

5. Access to site.

6. Coordination with occupants.

7. Work restrictions.

8. Specification and drawing conventions.

1.3 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification:

1. Project Name: GSA Tenant Backfill, Second Floor

2. Project Number: N1052947

3. Project Region: Great Lakes Region 5

4. Building/Facility Name: Winfield K. Denton Federal Building

5. Building/Facility Number: IN0127

6. Building/Facility Address: 101N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN 47708

B. Owner: The United States of America, as represented by the U.S. General Services Administration

(GSA), Region 5, Public Buildings Service (PBS), referred to in the Specifications as the Owner.

1. Contracting Officer: A Contracting Officer (CO) will represent the Owner with respect to the Contract. The CO for this Project is:

Jennifer Styzek

John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 South Dearborn Street, Suite 3300 Chicago, Illinois 60604-1696

2. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR / Project Architect): The Contracting Officer may delegate certain administrative and technical responsibilities to Contracting Officer's Representative. The COR for this Project is:

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Elbert Regacho

John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 South Dearborn Street, Suite 3300 Chicago, Illinois 60604-1696 Ph. 312.353.7504 elbert.regacho@gsa.gov

3. Project Manager (PM): The Project Manager is responsible for administration of the entire project, and responsible for addressing any agency issues and concerns. The PM for this Project is:

Kara Salzmann U.S. General Services Administration John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 South Dearborn Streeet Chicago, Illinois 60604-1696 Ph. 312.353.4068 kara.salzmann@gsa.gov

4. Building Manager is retained by the US Postal Service: The building manager will be responsible for the administration, operation, and maintenance of the building during construction. The Building Manager is:

James Charles US Postal Service 800 Sycamore Street Evansville, IN 47708 Ph. 812.499.1300 James.L.Charles@usps.gov

a. The Contracting Officer will delineate the status of the building manager relative to the Project prior to the preconstruction conference.

5. GSA Property Manager facilitates the needs of GSA tenants. The GSA Property Manager is:

Jason Hoffmann

Supervisory Property Manager Southern Service Center Operations Division 46 East Ohio Street, Room 531 Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 Ph. 317.226.5290 Jason.hoffmann@gsa.gov mailto:elbert.regacho@gsa.gov mailto:kara.salzmann@gsa.gov mailto:James.L.Charles@usps.gov mailto:Jason.hoffmann@gsa.gov

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C. Architect: The design professional retained by the Owner to provide architect-engineer services, as defined by State law, with respect to the Contract. References in the Contract to architect, architect-engineer, engineer, design professional in responsible charge, or similar terms shall be understood to mean Architect as defined in this Paragraph. The Architectural Firm / Architect for this Project is:

Bailey Edward Design, Inc.

35 East Wacker Drive Suite 2800 Chicago, IL 60601 Attn: Todd Higginbotham, Project Architect

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1.4 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work of this Contract is defined by the Contract Documents and consists of the following:

1. Description of work.

a. The Winfield Denton U.S. Post Office and Federal Building, located at 101 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, in Evansville, IN. This work will occur on the 2nd floor.

b. Design of this space includes: Architectural, mechanical and electrical demolition, full architectural remodel including walls, finishes, custom casework, HVAC system modifications, new electrical, data and necessary fire alarm system and fire suppression system modifications.

c. Asbestos remediation of existing floor tile and mastic.

1.5 PHASED CONSTRUCTION (TO BE DETERMINED)

A. Work shall be substantially complete in build-out space before proceeding to performing work in existing tenant space.

1.6 CONSTRUCTION DURATION

A. Construction duration shall be ninety (90) calendar days from start of on-site construction to substantial completion.

1.7 WORK UNDER SEPARATE CONTRACTS

A. General: Cooperate fully with separate contractors so work on those contracts may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract or other contracts. Coordinate the Work of this Contract with work performed under separate contracts.

B. Concurrent Work: Owner may award separate contract(s) for construction operations / repair. Those operations may be conducted simultaneously with work under this Contract.

1.8 ACCESS TO SITE

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A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of Project site for construction operations as indicated on Drawings by the Contract limits and as indicated by requirements of this Section.

B. Use of Site: Limit use of Project site to work in areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Depending upon availability, space on the premises may be made available for the Contractor's storage and related activities, provided that its use will not interfere with operations of the Government. Arrange and gain approval for use of this space through the USPS Building Manager.

2. Use of the existing loading dock facilities will be shared with Government activities on a first-come-first-served, wait-your-turn basis or on a pre-scheduled basis coordinated with the Building Manager.

3. Driveways, Walkways and Entrances: Keep driveways, parking garage, loading areas, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner, Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Comply with directions of Owner's authorized personnel.

a. Schedule deliveries and construction waste removal to minimize use of driveways and entrances by construction operations.

b. Schedule deliveries and construction waste removal to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

4. No parking will be available on site during occupied hours of the building (See section 1.9.B). The Contractor and Contractor's employees shall make their own arrangements for vehicle parking off site during occupied hours.

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

1.9 COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS / TENANTS

A. Full Owner Occupancy: Owner will occupy site and existing building / premises during entire construction period. Cooperate with Owner during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Owner usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Owner's or Building Tenants day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits unless otherwise indicated.

1. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Owner and approval of authorities having jurisdiction.

2. Notify the Owner not less than 72 hours in advance of activities that will affect Owner's operations.

3. Protect physical environment of tenant occupied areas during construction operations.

B. Owner Access to Completed Areas of Construction: Owner reserves the right to occupy place and portions of the Work, prior to Substantial Completion of the Work. Such occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

1.10 WORK RESTRICTIONS

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A. Work Restrictions, General: Comply with restrictions on construction operations.

1. Comply with limitations on use of public streets and other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Owner occupied Work Hours: 7:30 am to 4:30pm, except as otherwise indicated.

1. Any work to be completed on the weekend needs to be coordinated with the Building Property

Manager and on-site staff.

2. Any utility shutdown needs to be coordinated with the Building Property Manager and on-site staff.

3. Any noisy or disruptive activity needs to be coordinated with the Building Property Manager and on-site staff, and may need to occur during unoccupied hours.

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

D. Contractor's Required Work During Unoccupied Hours 5:00pm to 8:00am shall be at no additional expense to the Owner.

E. Periods of Prohibited or Restricted Work: Following are time periods during which the Contractor shall not perform construction work. These restrictions are as follows:

1. As directed by the Building Property Manager and on-site staff.

F. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after providing temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Owner’s Representative and Building Manager not less than 72 hours in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Obtain Building Manager's written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions.

G. Noise, Vibration, and Odors: Coordinate operations that may result in high levels of noise and vibration, odors, or other disruption to Owner/Tenant occupancy with Owner.

1. Notify Owner’s Representative and Building Manager not less than 72 hours in advance of proposed disruptive operations.

2. Obtain Building Manager’s written permission before proceeding with disruptive operations.

H. Nonsmoking Building: Smoking is not permitted within the building or within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

I. Controlled Substances: Use of tobacco products and other controlled substances within the existing building and on the Project site is not permitted.

J. Smoke Detectors in the vicinity of demolition and other dusty work are to be disabled to avoid false alarm call to and arrival of fire department. Coordinate disabling of detectors through building maintenance mechanic.

K. Odorous and noisy work is likely to result in significant negative impact to building tenant operations.

Contractor must be prepared to take any appropriate steps to minimize and possibly eliminate tenant notice of odorous and noisy work. Performance of this type of work afterhours and on weekends has, PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

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historically, been the only sure means of success in this regard. To ensure odors are cleared from building before next business day, coordinate off-hours HVAC systems operations with building maintenance mechanic

1. Examples of work that have resulted in severe tenant reaction include; odor caused by oil-based paint use, dust caused by drywall sanding, noise and odor caused by metal grinding or cutting, odor and smoke caused by burning or other hot work, noise caused by structural anchors, noise caused by pounding during demolition, noise caused by pounding during furniture and other material installation, odor caused by a variety of chemicals including solvents, cleaners and adhesives

1.11 SPECIFICATION AND DRAWING CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations. These conventions are as follows:

1. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications. The words

"shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

2. Specification requirements are to be performed by Contractor unless specifically stated otherwise.

B. Division 01 General Requirements: Requirements of Sections in Division 01 apply to the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

C. Drawing Coordination: Requirements for materials and products identified on the Drawings are described in detail in the Specifications. One or more of the following are used on the Drawings to identify materials and products:

1. Terminology: Materials and products are identified by the typical generic terms used in the individual Specification Sections.

2. Abbreviations and Symbols: Materials and products are identified by abbreviations and symbols published as part of the U.S. National CAD Standard and scheduled on Drawings. Refer uncertainties as to meaning of abbreviations and symbols to the Contracting Officer for clarification before proceeding.

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

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SECTION 01 23 00 - OPTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. An option provides an amount proposed by the Contractor and stated on the Bid Form for certain work that will adjust the Base Bid amount if the Government decides to accept the corresponding change in the products, materials, equipment, systems or installation methods described in the Contract Documents.

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

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.

1.2 PROCEDURES

A. Selection: Acceptance or rejection of each option will be made by the Government prior to award of the Contract, and the Base Bid amount will be adjusted accordingly for accepted options to establish the contract price.

B. Notification: Immediately following award of the Contract, the Contractor shall notify each party involved, in writing, whether each option has been accepted or rejected.

C. Coordination: The Contractor shall modify or adjust affected adjacent work as necessary to completely and fully integrate the accepted option work into the project Work.

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3.1 SCHEDULE OF OPTIONS

A. Option No. 1: Provide work associated with the relocation of the VAV unit presently serving the Tenant but located in an adjacent tenant. Price shall include the following:

1. Removal of the existing VAV unit, associated ductwork, piping, electrical wiring conduit, supports, and accessories.

2. Removals of adjacent construction necessary to facilitate the removal of the VAV unit.

3. Installation of the relocated VAV unit in the Tenant space.

4. Extension and re-routing of all necessary ductwork, piping, electrical wiring, conduit, supports, and accessories.

5. Cutting, patching, re-installation, and re-finishing of existing construction associated with the VAV unit relocation.

B. Option No. 2: Provide and install new carpet tile and rubber base in the existing tenant space not affected by work associated with the build-out and tenant expansion. Refer to sections 06 65 13 – Resilient Base and Accessories and Section 09 68 13 - Tile Carpeting. Work includes (but not limited to) the following:

1. Removal of existing carpet tile and vinyl base.

2. Floor prep.

3. Installation of carpet tile and rubber base.

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SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES 01 25 00

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SECTION 01 25 00 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for substitutions.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Substitutions: Contractor-proposed and Owner-approved changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those required by the Contract.

B. The following are not considered to be requests for substitutions:

1. Substitutions requested during the bidding period and accepted by Addendum prior to award of the

Contract.

2. Revisions to the Contract Documents directed by the Owner.

3. Specified options for products and construction methods included in the Contract Documents.

4. The Contractor's determination of and compliance with governing regulations and orders issued by governing authorities.

5. Value Engineering change proposals.

1.4 SUBSTITUTION REQUEST PROCEDURES

A. Substitution Requests: Submit PDF electronic file 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: Use CSI Form 13.1A or Owner approved format.

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

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

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

c. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed 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, warranties, and specific features and requirements indicated. Indicate deviations from the Work specified.

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

e. Samples, where applicable or requested.

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

g. List of similar installations for completed projects with project names and addresses and names and addresses of architects and owners.

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

i. Detailed explanation of how the Contractor's schedule would be affected if the Owner accepts the proposed substitution, including effect on the overall Contract Time. If specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within the Contract Time, include letters from source companies contacted, on source companies' letterhead, stating date of receipt of purchase order request and lack of availability, or delays in delivery.

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

k. Contractor's certification that proposed substitution complies with requirements in the Contract

Documents except as indicated in substitution request, is compatible with related materials, and is appropriate for applications indicated.

l. 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.

B. Owner's Action: If necessary, the Owner will request additional information or documentation for evaluation. Owner will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution.

1. Forms of Acceptance: Formal Change Order / Modification of Contract.

1.5 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.

1.6 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: Submit requests for substitution immediately upon discovery of need for change but not later than 45 days prior to time required for preparation and review of related submittals.

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

1. Requested substitution has no adverse effect on Owner's interests or offers Owner a substantial advantage in quality, cost, time, energy conservation, or other considerations, after deducting additional responsibilities Owner must assume. Owner's additional responsibilities may include compensation for redesign and evaluation services, increased cost of other construction by Owner, and similar considerations.

2. Requested substitution does not require extensive revisions to the Contract Documents, or circumstances justify the need for such revisions.

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

4. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

5. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule, or other circumstances justify such adverse effect.

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

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

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

9. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

10. 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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A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and

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

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 1 Section "Construction Progress Documentation" for administrative requirements governing preparation and submittal of Contractor's Construction Schedule and Submittals Schedule.

A. Schedule of Values: A statement furnished by Contractor allocating portions of the Contract Sum to various portions of the Work and used as the basis for reviewing Contractor's Applications for Payment.

B. Application for Payment: Contractor invoice and request for progress payment, with substantiating information consistent with approved schedule of values.

1.4 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation of the schedule of values with preparation of Contractor's construction schedule. Cost-loaded Critical Path Method schedule may serve to satisfy requirements for the schedule of values.

1. Coordinate work branches and subordinate line items in the schedule of values with other required administrative forms and schedules, including the following:

a. Application for Payment forms with continuation sheets.

b. Construction progress report forms.

c. Submittal schedule.

d. Items required to be indicated as separate activities in Contractor's construction schedule.

2. Submit the schedule of values to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at earliest possible date but no later than 14 days before the date scheduled for submittal of initial Applications for Payment.

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3. Sub-schedules for Phased Work: Where the Work is separated into phases requiring separately phased payments, provide sub-schedules showing values correlated with each phase of payment.

a. Unless otherwise indicated in the Contract Documents, the identification of separate phases of the Work does not constitute a requirement for separate Owner acceptance and issuance of final payment for each identified separate phase.

B. Format and Content: Use the work breakdown structure from the CPM schedule or the Project Manual table of contents as a guide to establish work branches for the schedule of values. Provide at least one work branch for each Specification Section.

1. Identification: Include the following Project identification on the schedule of values:

a. Project Name and location.

b. GSA Contract Number.

c. Project Region: Region 5.

d. Building/Facility Name.

e. Project Control Number.

f. Contractor's name and contact information.

g. Date of submittal.

2. Using AIA Document G703 Continuation Sheet (or approved equal by Owner), arrange the schedule of values in tabular form with separate columns to indicate the following for each work branch and subordinate line item listed:

a. Related Specification Section.

b. Description of the Work.

c. Modifications that affect value.

d. Dollar value of the following, as 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.

1) Labor.

2) Materials.

3. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of

Applications for Payment and progress reports. Provide multiple subordinate line items for work branches with values in excess of five percent of the Contract Sum.

a. Include separate work branch for sustainable design documentation and other Project closeout requirements in an amount totaling five percent of the Contract Sum and subcontract amount.

4. Round amounts to nearest whole dollar; total shall equal the Contract sum.

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5. Provide a separate line item in the schedule of values for each work branch where Applications for Payment may include materials or equipment purchased or fabricated and stored but not yet installed.

a. Differentiate between items stored on-site and items stored off-site. If required, include evidence of insurance.

6. Each item in the schedule of values and Applications for Payment shall be complete. Include total cost and proportionate share of general overhead and profit for each item.

a. 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 Contractor's option.

7. Schedule Updating: Update affected work branches and subordinate line items and resubmit the schedule of values before the next Application for Payment when Modifications result in a change in the Contract Sum.

1.5 APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT

A. Requirements for Applications for Payment are governed by the FAR contract clauses included in this Contract.

1. The Contracting Officer will delineate the requirements for Applications for Payment.

B. Each Application for Payment following the initial Application for Payment shall be consistent with previous applications and payments as certified by Architect and COR and paid for by Owner.

1. Initial Application for Payment, Application for Payment at time of Substantial Completion, and final

Application for Payment involve additional requirements.

C. Payment Application Times: Submit Application for Payment to Owner by the seventh day of the month.

The period covered by each Application for Payment is one month, ending on the last day of the preceding month.

1. Submit draft copy of Application for Payment along with construction progress report seven days prior to due date for review by Owner. Provide documentation evidencing the cost of work performed to be included in the Application for Payment. Resolve questions resulting from Owner review of draft Application for Payment and construction progress report prior to submitting Application for Payment.

D. Application for Payment Forms: Use form acceptable to Owner as form for Applications for Payment.

1. Itemize total value of Contract and value of completed work and stored materials as of effective date of previous Application for Payment for each work branch and subordinate line item included in the latest approved schedule of values. For work performed after effective date of previous

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Application for Payment and on or before effective date of current Application for Payment, also itemize value of materials, labor, and equipment and value of materials stored on-site and off-site for each work branch and subordinate line item included in the current Application for Payment.

2. Submit completed GSA Forms 184, 184a, and 184b Construction Progress Report as attachment to each Application for Payment.

3. Include project information items identified in FAR with each Application for Payment, unless such information is available from the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database.

E. Application Preparation: Complete every entry on form. Notarize and execute by a person authorized to sign legal documents on behalf of Contractor. COR will return incomplete applications without action.

1. Entries shall match data on the schedule of values and Contractor's construction schedule. Use updated schedules if revisions were made.

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

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

F. Stored Materials: On an item-by-item, case-by-case basis, if allowed by the Contracting Officer, include in Application for Payment amounts applied for materials or equipment purchased or fabricated and stored but not yet installed. Differentiate between items stored onsite and items stored off-site.

1. Provide certificate of insurance, evidence of transfer of title to Owner, 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; do not include overhead and profit on stored materials.

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 Application for Payment.

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

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

G. Transmittal: After approval of the “pencil” draft application for payment, submit three signed and notarized original copies of each Application for Payment to COR, by a method ensuring receipt within 24 hours. Each copy shall include related attachments as required.

1. Transmit each copy with a transmittal form listing attachments and recording appropriate information about application.

H. Waivers of Mechanic's Lien: With each Application for Payment, submit waivers of mechanic's lien from every entity who is lawfully entitled to file a mechanic's lien arising out of the Contract and related to the Work covered by the payment.

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1. Submit partial waivers on each item for amount requested in previous application, after deduction for retainage, on each item.

2. When an application shows completion of an item, submit final or full waivers.

3. Owner reserves the right to designate which entities involved in the Work must submit waivers.

4. Waiver Forms: Submit waivers of lien on forms, executed in a manner acceptable to Owner.

I. Initial Application for Payment: Administrative actions and submittals that must precede or coincide with submittal of first Application for Payment after Notice to Proceed include the following:

1. List of subcontractors.

2. Schedule of values.

3. Contractor's construction schedule (startup if not final).

4. Products list (preliminary if not final).

5. Sustainable design submittal for project materials cost data.

6. Sustainable design action plans.

7. Schedule of unit prices.

8. Submittal schedule (preliminary if not final).

9. List of Contractor's staff assignments.

10. List of Contractor's principal consultants.

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

Work.

12. Initial progress report.

13. Report of preconstruction conference.

14. Certificates of insurance and insurance policies.

15. Performance and payment bonds, including evidence of full payment to surety.

16. Data needed to acquire Owner's insurance.

J. Application for Payment at Substantial Completion: After Owner issues the Certificate of Substantial

Completion, submit an Application for Payment showing 100 percent completion for portion of the Work claimed as substantially complete.

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 application shall reflect Certificates of Substantial Completion issued previously for Owner occupancy of designated portions of the Work.

K. Final Payment Application: After completing Project closeout requirements, submit final Application for Payment with release(s) of claims and supporting documentation not previously submitted and accepted, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Evidence of completion of Project closeout requirements.

2. Insurance certificates for products and completed operations where required and proof that taxes, fees, and similar obligations were paid.

3. Updated final statement, accounting for final changes to the Contract Sum.

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4. Final meter readings for utilities, a measured record of stored fuel, and similar data as of date of Substantial Completion or when Owner took possession of and assumed responsibility for corresponding elements of the Work.

5. Final liquidated damages settlement statement.

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A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and

A. Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project including, but not limited to, the following:

1. General coordination procedures.

2. Coordination drawings.

3. Requests for Information (RFIs).

4. Project meetings.

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

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Subcontract List: Prepare a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work, including those who are to furnish products or equipment fabricated to a special design. Use CSI Form 1.5A. or Owner approved equivalent. Include the following information in tabular form:

1. Name, address, and telephone number of entity performing subcontract or supplying products.

2. Number and title of related Specification Section(s) covered by subcontract.

3. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate, covered by subcontract.

1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Key Personnel Names: Within 15 days of Notice to Proceed, submit a list of key personnel assignments, including superintendent and other personnel in attendance at Project site. Identify individuals and their duties and responsibilities; list addresses and telephone numbers, including home, office, and cellular telephone numbers and email addresses. Provide names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals assigned as alternates in the absence of individuals assigned to Project.

1. Post copies of list in project meeting room, in temporary field office, and by each temporary telephone. Keep list current at all times.

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1.6 GENERAL COORDINATION PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections that depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

1. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain the best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation.

2. Coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

3. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

4. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain the best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation.

5. Coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

6. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

B. Prepare memoranda for distribution to each entity involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and list of attendees at meetings.

C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Preparation of Contractor's construction schedule.

2. Preparation of the schedule of values.

3. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls.

4. Delivery and processing of submittals.

5. Progress meetings.

6. Pre-installation conferences.

7. Project closeout activities.

8. Startup and adjustment of systems.

1.7 CONSERVATION

A. Conservation, General: Coordinate construction activities to ensure that operations are carried out with consideration given to conservation of energy, water, and materials. Coordinate use of temporary utilities to minimize waste.

1. Salvage materials and equipment involved in performance of, but not actually incorporated into, the

Work. Refer to other Sections for disposition of salvaged materials that are designated as Owner's property.

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1.8 COORDINATION DRAWINGS

A. Coordination Drawings, General: Prepare coordination drawings in accordance with requirements in individual Sections where installation is not completely shown on Shop Drawings, where limited space availability necessitates coordination, or if coordination is required to facilitate integration of products and materials fabricated or installed by more than one entity.

1. Content: Project-specific information, drawn accurately to a scale large enough to indicate and resolve conflicts. Do not base coordination drawings on standard printed data. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Use applicable Drawings as a basis for preparation of coordination drawings. Prepare sections, elevations, and details as needed to describe relationship of various systems and components.

b. Coordinate the addition of trade-specific information to the coordination drawings by multiple installers in a sequence that best provides for coordination of the information and resolution of conflicts between installed components before submitting for review.

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

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

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

f. Indicate required installation sequences.

g. Indicate dimensions shown on the Drawings. Specifically note dimensions that appear to be in conflict with submitted equipment and minimum clearance requirements. Provide alternate sketches to Owner indicating proposed resolution of such conflicts. Minor dimension changes and difficult installations will not be considered changes to the Contract.

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

1. Floor Plans and Reflected Ceiling Plans: Show architectural and structural elements and mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm, and electrical Work. Show locations of visible ceiling-mounted devices relative to acoustical ceiling grid. Supplement plan drawings with section drawings where required to adequately represent the Work.

2. Plenum Space: Indicate subframing for support of ceiling and wall systems, mechanical and electrical equipment, and related Work. Locate components within ceiling plenum to accommodate layout of light fixtures indicated on Drawings. Indicate areas of conflict between light fixtures and other components.

3. Mechanical Rooms: Provide coordination drawings for mechanical rooms showing plans and elevations of mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm, and electrical equipment.

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

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

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6. Mechanical and Plumbing Work: Show the following:

a. Sizes and bottom elevations of ductwork, piping, and conduit runs, including insulation, bracing, flanges, and support systems.

b. Dimensions of major components, such as dampers, valves, diffusers, access doors, cleanouts, and electrical distribution equipment.

c. Fire-rated enclosures around ductwork.

7. Electrical Work: Show the following:

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

b. Light fixture, exit light, emergency battery…