Specifications.pdf

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Carl B. Stokes Federal Building & US Courthouse 801 West Superior Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Rotunda Roof Replacement A/E Contract Number: GS-05-P-17-SC-D-0009 A/E Task Order Number: 47PF0019F1084 GSA Project Control Number: ROH11195

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SPECIFICATIONS

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DIVISION 0 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 10 Table of Contents 1-2 00 01 15 List of Drawings 1-1

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 Summary 1-2 01 14 00 Work Restrictions 1-2 01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination 1-5 01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation 1-4 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 1-5 01 35 25 Fire Prevention & Protection in Construction, Alteration and Demolition Projects 1-5 01 35 26 Safety and Health 1-5 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 1-2 01 42 00 References 1-4 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 1-5 01 59 30 Security Regulations 1-8 01 60 00 Product Requirements 1-6 01 70 00 Execution Requirements 1-4 01 73 10 Cutting & Patching 1-3 01 73 20 Selective Demolition 1-5 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal 1-6 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 1-4 01 78 10 Project Record Documents 1-3 01 78 20 Operations and Maintenance Documentation 1-3

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DIVISION 6 – CARPENTRY AND MILLWORK

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 1-4

DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 1-7 07 54 23 Thermoplastic-Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 1-11 07 62 00 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim 1-7 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 1-4

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DIVISION 8 - OPENINGS

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 1-3

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 1-2 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 1-4 09 91 23 Interior Painting 1-4

DIVISIONS 10 – 14

DIVISIONS 21 - 28

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LIST OF DRAWINGS 01 01 15 - 1

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SECTION 01 01 15 – LIST OF DRAWINGS

The Drawings listed below accompanying this Specification form a part of the Contract.

DRAWING NO. GENERAL

G-001 Cover Sheet G-002 Existing Condition Photographs

ARCHITECTURAL

A-101 Partial Roof Plans A-201 Exterior Elevations A-501 Roof Details M-2-01 Partial Fourth and Fifth Floor Mechanical Demolition Plans M-3-01 Partial Fourth and Fifth Floor Mechanical Plans

ELECTRICAL

E-0-01 Electrical Legend E-0-02 Panelboard and Lighting Fixture Schedule E-0-03 Electrical Details E-1-01 Partial Fourth and Fifth Floor Electrical and Technology Key Plan E-2-01 Fifth Floor Power and Technology Demolition Plans E-3-01 Partial Fourth and Fifth Floor Lighting and Fire Alarm Plans E-3-02 Partial Fourth and Fifth Floor Power and Technology Plans E-3-03 Partial Fourth and Fifth Floor Security Plans

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SECTION 01 10 00 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

A. Project Location: The exterior Rotunda Roof below the sculpture located at the main Entrance of the Carl B. Stokes United States Courthouse, 801 W. Superior Avenue, Cleveland OH 44113.

B. Project Summary Description: The Project includes but is not limited to the following:

Replacement of existing roof system and sealant in stone panel joints above and adjacent to the main Rotunda entrance, and patching and refinishing of the Rotunda ceiling.

C. Work shall be constructed according to the scope defined by the Drawings and these Specifications.

D. Architect: The term Architect refers to the Project Designer. The Architect’s status relative to the construction will be delineated in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to the pre-construction conference. The Project was designed by:

Architects: Perspectus Architecture, LLC 1300 East 9th Street, Suite 910 Cleveland, OH 44114

Tele: (216) 752-1800

E. The GSA team includes:

1. The Contracting Officer Representative and Project Manager is Matt Bucker, office: (513) 337-0840, cell: (513) 319-4346, matthew.bucker@gsa.gov.

2. The GSA Property Manager is Kevin Foster, office: (216) 522-3461, cell: (612) 469-1229, kevin.foster@gsa.gov.

3. The GSA Lead Contract Specialist is Martin Harris, office: (217) 492-5041, cell: (217) 621-9478, martin.harris@gsa.gov.

1.2 WORK SEQUENCE

A. The work shall be conducted in one phase, during off-hours unless approved otherwise by GSA Project Manager.

1.3 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

A. 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.

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.

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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.

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Carl B. Stokes FB & Courthouse, Cleveland, Ohio

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SECTION 01 14 00 - WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. The Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will conduct a Pre- Construction Survey with the Contractor to review and document the existing conditions surrounding the project premises prior to the beginning of any construction activity.

B. The Contractor shall limit use of the premises to the work in areas indicated, to allow for Building access.

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 always serving the premises clear and available to the Government, Government employees, and 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 and new roofs in a weather-tight condition throughout the construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations.

5. Take precautions to protect the building, its occupants, and the public during the construction period.

6. Keep public areas, such as exterior sidewalks, patios, lobbies, and entry vestibules, free from accumulation of waste material, rubbish, construction debris and construction materials.

7. Space on the premises will not be made available for the Contractor's storage and related activities.

8. Use of the existing loading dock facilities will be shared with Government activities on a first-come-first-served, wait-your-turn basis.

9. 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 or other's 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.

10. Pollution producing equipment shall not be located near air intakes where airborne smoke or fumes could be drawn into the building.

11. No parking will be available on site during working hours of the building occupants. The Contractor and Contractor's employees shall make their own arrangements for vehicle parking off site.

1.2 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY

A. The Government will occupy the existing adjacent site and building areas during the entire peri-od of construction. Cooperate with the Government's representatives during construction oper-ations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work in a manner that does not interfere with the Government's operations.

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1.3 WORKING HOURS

A. Unless otherwise modified during the Pre-Construction meeting, all demolition and construction activities shall occur after or before Government Occupied Hours.

1. Demolition and new construction work including new roofing work can proceed during building working hours if it benefits the GSA, and the work will not disrupt entry, egress, and safe circulation within the building.

B. 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 5:30PM.

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

D. Contractor's Required Working Hours: The following work shall be performed during Government Unoccupied Hours: Exterior and Interior noisy work such as hammering, drilling, etc.; work that produces odors or fumes from solvents, paints, stains or adhesives, hot work, or work affecting fire sprinkler or fire alarm systems.

E. Work accomplished during Government Unoccupied Hours shall be performed at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor shall submit a proposed schedule and gain the Contracting Officer's approval at least 48 hours before proceeding with any work during Government Unoccupied Hours.

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SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes certain administrative provisions for managing and coordinating construction operations, including but not limited to the following:

1. General Project coordination.

2. Administrative and supervisory personnel.

3. Conferences and meetings.

4. Cleaning and protection.

5. Security Contractor activities provided by the FPS or other Protection Agencies.

1.2 GENERAL PROJECT COORDINATION

A. Coordination of Trades: Coordinate construction operations included in the various sections of the Specifications to provide an efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work.

Coordinate construction operations included under different Sections of the Specifications that depend on each other for proper installation, connection, or operation.

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

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

3. Accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

B. Notification: Where necessary, prepare and distribute memoranda to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. When applicable, include notices, reports, and meeting minutes as part of the memoranda.

C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of administrative procedures with other construction activities to avoid conflicts and promote orderly progress of the Work.

Administrative procedures include but are not limited to the following:

1. Preparation of schedules.

2. Installation and removal of temporary facilities.

3. Delivery and processing of submittals.

4. Progress meetings.

5. Project closeout activities.

1.3 ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL

A. In addition to the Project superintendent, the Contractor shall provide other administrative and supervisory personnel as required for proper performance of the Work.

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B. Project Coordinator: Provide a project coordinator, experienced in the administration and supervision of building construction, including mechanical and electrical work. The project coordinator shall be authorized to act as the coordinator of construction activities, including but not limited to the following:

1. Scheduling and sequencing of Work.

2. Sharing access to workspaces.

3. Installations.

4. Protection of work.

5. Cutting and patching.

6. Selections for compatibility.

7. Inspection and tests.

8. Temporary services and facilities.

C. Mechanical and Electrical Coordinator: Provide a mechanical and electrical coordinator, experienced in the coordination of mechanical and electrical construction of the types required for the project, and experienced in coordination of mechanical and electrical construction with other operations. The mechanical and electrical coordinator shall be licensed to practice as a professional engineer in the location of the project, and shall be authorized to act as the coordinator for mechanical and electrical activities, including but not limited to the following:

1. Scheduling and sequencing of mechanical and electrical activities.

2. Sharing access to mechanical and electrical workspaces.

3. Integration of mechanical and electrical work into limited spaces available for mechanical and electrical installations.

4. Protection of mechanical and electrical work.

5. Cutting and patching for mechanical and electrical work.

6. Tolerances for mechanical and electrical work.

7. Mechanical and electrical inspections and tests.

8. Utilization of mechanical and electrical temporary services and facilities.

D. Safety and Health Officer: Provide a safety and health officer whose duties shall consist of developing and implementing safety and health programs specified in Division 1 Section "Safety and Health."

E. Waste Management Coordinator: Provide a waste management coordinator whose duties shall consist of developing and implementing a program for maximizing recycling of waste.

1.4 CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS

A. Pre-Construction Conference: The Contracting Officer shall schedule a pre-construction conference before starting construction at a time and place convenient to the Contractor.

Conference shall review responsibilities and personnel assignments.

1. Attendees: Participants at the conference shall be familiar with the project, shall be authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work, and shall minimally include representatives of the following parties:

a. Contracting Officer.

b. Architect.

c. Major design consultants.

d. Contractor.

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e. Major subcontractors.

f. Major suppliers.

g. Other concerned parties.

2. Agenda: Subjects for discussion shall include items of significance that could affect progress, including but not limited to the following:

a. Tentative construction schedule.

b. Critical work sequencing.

c. Designation of responsible personnel.

d. Procedures for processing field decisions and Change Orders.

e. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment.

f. Distribution of Contract Documents.

g. Submittal of Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples.

h. Preparation of Record Documents.

i. Use of the premises.

j. Parking availability.

k. Office, work, and storage areas.

l. Equipment deliveries and priorities.

m. Safety procedures.

n. First aid.

o. Security.

p. Housekeeping and progress cleaning.

q. Working hours.

B. Progress Meetings: The Contracting Officer's Representative shall conduct progress meetings at regular intervals. Dates of meetings shall be coordinated with preparation of the payment request.

1. Attendees: In addition to the Contractor's and Contracting Officer's representatives, each subcontractor, supplier, or other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with the Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of the previous progress meeting.

Review other items of significance that could affect progress. Include topics for discussion as appropriate to the status of the Project.

a. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Review progress since the last meeting.

Determine where each activity is in relation to the Contractor's Construction Schedule, whether on time or ahead or behind schedule. Determine how construction behind schedule will be expedited; secure commitments from parties involved to do so. Discuss whether schedule revisions are required to ensure that current and subsequent activities will be completed within the Contract Time.

b. Review the present and future needs of each entity present, including but not limited to the following:

1) Progress update

2) Interface requirements.

3) Time.

4) Sequences of operations.

5) Status of submittals.

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6) Deliveries.

7) Access.

8) Site utilization.

9) Temporary facilities and controls.

10) Hours of work.

11) Hazards and risks.

12) Housekeeping and progress cleaning.

13) Quality and work standards.

14) Change Orders.

15) Documentation of information for payment requests.

16) Updating of Record Documents.

3. Schedule Updating: The Contractor shall revise the Contractor's Construction Schedule after each progress meeting where revisions to the schedule have been made or recognized. The revised schedule shall be issued within three (3) days after the meeting.

1.5 UTILITY SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS

A. Utility Service Interruption Plan: Contractor shall submit a utility service interruption plan for the project. Plan shall include dates and times of each scheduled interruption, with estimated period of outage, list of existing equipment that will be affected by the interruption, proposed sequence of equipment shutdown and start-up, and responsible personnel.

1. Keep interruptions and periods of interruption to a minimum.

2. Schedule interruptions during times when the facility is unoccupied.

3. Plan must be approved in writing by the Building Manager and the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's representative. If not approved, consult with the Building Manager, and revise and resubmit the plan until approved.

B. Coordination of Interruptions: Sufficiently in advance of each scheduled utility interruption, the Contractor shall issue a notice to all affected parties, confirming each provision of the interruption, or canceling and rescheduling. Coordinate with the Building Manager and Contracting Officer’s Representative and confirm that the responsible personnel are prepared to execute the shut-down and start-up of affected existing equipment, prior to each interruption.

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. Waste Management: Within 15 calendar days after commencement of construction, submit the waste management plan, followed by monthly implementation reports.

B. Staff Names: Within 15 calendar days after commencement of construction, submit a list of principal staff assignments, including the superintendent and other primary personnel at the Project site. Identify individuals by name, duties and responsibilities, home address, and business and home telephone numbers.

C. Conference and Meeting Minutes: Within times specified for reporting, distribute minutes to concerned parties.

D. Utility Service Interruptions: No later than 15 calendar days prior to the first planned interruption, submit the utility service interruption plan, followed by confirmed scheduled shut-down notices at least 3 calendar days prior to each interruption.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL COORDINATION PROVISIONS

A. Inspection of Conditions: Prior to installations, require the installer of each major component to inspect both the substrate and conditions under which work is to be performed.

1. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in an acceptable manner.

2. Coordinate temporary enclosures with required inspections and tests to minimize the necessity of uncovering completed construction for that purpose.

B. Construction in Progress: Keep construction in progress, and adjoining materials in place, clean during handling and installation. Apply protective coverings where required for protection from damage or deterioration.

C. Completed Construction: Clean completed construction, and provide maintenance, as frequently as necessary to prevent damage or soiling or other deterioration through the remainder of the construction period. Adjust and lubricate operable components as necessary to assure operability without damage.

D. Limiting Exposures: Supervise construction operations to prevent exposure of any part of construction, completed or in progress, to harmful, dangerous, damaging or otherwise deleterious conditions during the construction period. Such conditions include but are not limited to the following:

1. Excessive static or dynamic loading.

2. Pollution and air contamination.

3. Puncture.

4. Abrasion.

5. Soiling, staining, and corrosion.

6. Combustion.

7. Electrical current.

8. Improper lubrication.

9. Unusual wear or other misuse.

10. Contact between incompatible materials.

11. Misalignment.

12. Unprotected storage.

13. Improper shipping or handling.

14. Theft or vandalism.

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SECTION 01 32 00 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes certain schedules and reports required for documenting the progress of construction during performance of the Work.

B. Requirements for construction progress scheduling are included in this Section.

C. Coordinate the timing for preparation and processing of schedules and reports with the performance of other construction activities and maintain a consistent and logical correlation between updated schedules and reports.

1.2 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULING

A. Preliminary Construction Schedule: Prepare a preliminary horizontal bar-chart-type construction schedule for the project. Submit the Preliminary Construction Schedule to the Contracting Officer within seven (7) calendar days after the date established for commencement of the Contract, unless otherwise required by the Construction Contract Clauses.

1. Provide a separate time bar for each significant construction activity. Coordinate each element on the schedule with other construction activities. Schedule each construction activity in proper sequence.

2. Schedule shall be time-scaled in not more than weekly increments, with the dates of the first day of each week indicated.

3. Completion of the Work shall be indicated in advance of the date established for completion of the Contract.

4. With the submission of the Preliminary Construction Schedule, include a tabulation by date of submittals required during the first 90 calendar days of construction, or show the submittals on the schedule. Include the submittals required to maintain orderly progress of the Work and those required early because of long lead-time for manufacture or fabrication.

B. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Prepare and periodically update a comprehensive, fully developed, horizontal bar-chart-type construction schedule. Base the Contractor's Construction Schedule on the preliminary construction schedule and whatever updates and feedback received since the start of construction.

1. Submit the initial Contractor's Construction Schedule within fifteen (15) calendar days after the date established for commencement of the Contact.

2. Within each construction activity's time bar, indicate estimated completion percentages in not more than ten (10) percent increments and, as work progresses, place marks in the bars to indicate actual completion percentages.

3. Individual Work Stages: Show significant stages for each category or unit of work, including where applicable, but not necessarily limited to, submittals, purchases, mockups, fabrication, sample testing, deliveries, installation, testing, adjusting, curing, start-up and placement into final use and operation.

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4. Updating: Provide an updated Schedule in conjunction with each Project Meeting specified in Division 1 Section "Project Management and Coordination." In addition, revise the schedule after each event or activity that causes a significant change in the planned progress of the Work. Highlight or otherwise emphasize revisions for ease of identification.

5. Distribution: Print and distribute copies of the initial Contractor's Construction Schedule, and each updated or revised schedule, to the Contracting Officer, as well as to Subcontractors and other parties required to comply with upcoming scheduled dates.

Post copies in the project meeting room and temporary field office.

1.3 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE

A. The Submittal Schedule shall list all submittals required by the Specifications, listed in order by the Specification Section in which they are required. Coordinate the Submittal Schedule with the Contractor's Construction Schedule and other related documents. The Submittal Schedule shall include the following information:

1. Submittal Number.

2. Submittal Description.

3. Related Specification Section and paragraph numbers.

4. Category of Submittal (Sample, Shop Drawing, Product Data etc.)

5. Name of Subcontractor, if applicable.

6. Description of the part of the Work covered by the submittal.

7. Corresponding activity or event number on the Contractor's Construction Schedule, if applicable.

8. Scheduled date for first submittal (planned and actual dates).

9. Schedule dates for resubmittal of disapproved submittals (planned and actual dates).

10. Type of action by Contracting Officer's Representative (approved; approved as noted; not approved, revise and resubmit).

11. Date of action by Contracting Officer's Representative (planned and actual dates).

B. Schedule a resubmittal for each submittal. Except where specified otherwise in the Contract Documents, provide not less than 14 calendar days for the review of each submittal and resubmittal.

1. Provide not less than thirty (30) calendar days for review of each fire protection submittal.

C. Distribution: Initially submit three (3) copies of the Submittal Schedule to the Contracting Officer for review. After the Contracting Officer's response, print and distribute revised copies to the Contracting Officer and entities designated by the Contracting Officer, and to subcontractors and other parties required to comply with upcoming submittal dates.

1. Post copies in the project meeting room and temporary field office.

2. When the submittal schedule is updated, repeat distribution and posting.

D. Updating: The Submittal Schedule shall be kept up to date by the Contractor. A current updated copy of the Submittal Schedule shall be submitted with each Contractor payment request, and at other times as requested by the Contracting Officer, until all submittals are approved. Failure to provide the requested information, or delay in submitting required submittals may result in the payment request being returned to the Contractor until the required schedule or submittals are received.

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1.4 SCHEDULE OF INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

A. Prepare and submit a schedule of inspections, tests and similar services required by the Contract Documents within thirty (30) calendar days after the date established for commencement of the Contract.

B. Coordinate the schedule of inspections and tests with the Contractor's Construction Schedule and other related documents. Prepare the schedule in tabular form, including but not limited to the following information:

1. Specification Section number.

2. Description.

3. Identification of applicable standards.

4. Identification of methods to be used.

5. Number of inspections, tests, or similar services.

6. Time schedule or time span.

7. Responsible entity.

8. Unique characteristics.

C. Distribution: Submit copies of the Schedule of inspection and tests to the Contracting Officer, entities designated by the Contracting Officer, and each party involved in performance of portions of the Work where inspections, tests and similar serviced are required.

1.5 REPORTS

A. Daily Construction Reports: Prepare a daily construction report recording the following information concerning events at the site. Submit duplicate copies to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative at weekly intervals.

1. List of subcontractors at the site.

2. List of separate contractors at the site.

3. Count of personnel at the site.

4. Accidents.

5. Meetings and significant decisions.

6. Unusual events.

7. Stoppages, delays, shortages, and losses.

8. Meter readings and similar recordings.

9. Emergency procedures.

10. Orders and requests of governing authorities.

11. Change Orders received or implemented.

12. Services connected or disconnected.

13. Equipment or system tests and startups.

14. Summary of all work performed.

B. Material Location Reports: At not more than weekly intervals, prepare a comprehensive list of materials delivered to and stored at the site. The list shall be cumulative, showing materials previously reported plus items recently delivered. Include a statement of progress on and delivery dates for materials or items or equipment fabricated or stored away from the site.

Submit copies of the list to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative.

C. Field Correction Reports: When the need to take corrective action requires a departure from the Contract Documents, prepare a detailed report. Include a statement describing the problem

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and recommended changes. Indicate reasons the Contract Documents cannot be followed.

Submit a copy to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative for approval.

D. Unusual Event Reports: When an event of an unusual and significant nature occurs at the site, prepare a detailed report. List the chain of events, persons participating, response by the Contractor's personnel, evaluation of the results or effects, and similar pertinent information.

Submit a copy to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative immediately.

Advise the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative in advance when such events are known or predictable.

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SECTION 01 33 00 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes certain administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance submittals.

B. This Section does not include requirements for the following submittals:

1. Inspection and test reports specified in Division 1 Section "Quality Control."

2. Warranties specified in Division 1 Section "Product Requirements."

3. Closeout submittals specified in Division 1 Section "Closeout Procedures."

4. Record documents specified in Division 1 Section "Project Record Documents."

5. Maintenance and instruction manuals specified in Division 1 Section "Operation and

Maintenance Documentation."

6. Reports, schedules, and other submittals specified in Division 1 Section "Construction

Progress Documentation".

C. For clarity purposes, shop drawings and schedules are further categorized as follows:

1. Shop drawings include drawings and schedules specifically prepared for the project, ex-cept for coordination drawings.

2. Product data includes manufacturer's standard catalogs, pamphlets, and other printed materials, and includes but is not limited to the following:

a. Product specifications.

b. Installation instructions.

c. Color charts.

d. Catalog cuts.

e. Rough-in diagrams and templates.

f. Wiring diagrams.

g. Performance curves.

h. Operational range diagrams.

D. Samples may include samples of such scale to allow for review, as well as field of full-size phys-ical examples erected on-site or elsewhere, to establish a true-scale standard by which the cor-responding work will be judged or a standard for compliance testing.

E. Other quality assurance submittals include materials specifically prepared for the project, except drawings and schedules, and include but are not limited to the following:

1. Design data and calculations.

2. Certifications of compliance or conformance.

3. Manufacturer's instructions and field reports.

1.2 GENERAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

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A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of con-struction activities and with the Submittal Schedule specified in Division 1 Section "Construction Progress Documentation". Submittals shall be transmitted to the Contracting Officer's designat-ed representative within 30 calendar days after receipt of award or the interim notice to proceed unless the approved Submittal Schedule specifically provides for a later submission. Transmit each submittal sufficiently in advance of the scheduled performance of related construction ac-tivities to avoid delaying the Work, allowing for the review times specified for submittals in Divi-sion 1 Section "Construction Progress Documentation" and elsewhere in the Contract docu-ments.

1. Coordinate each submittal with other submittals and related activities that require se-quential scheduling, to allow for testing, purchase, fabrication, and product delivery in a timely manner.

2. Schedule transmittal of different categories of submittals for the same element of Work and for different elements of related parts of the Work at the same time.

3. Allow sufficient time for submittal review, corrections following the initial review and re-submittal review before activities scheduled after the submittal approval.

4. Any resubmission required after Government review shall be made within 10 calendar days after return of the submittal, unless specifically authorized otherwise by the Con-tracting Officer.

5. Submittals which are determined to be incomplete or otherwise substandard will be re-turned to the Contractor with no further review. Delays due to incomplete or rejected submittals will not be excused.

6. Construction will not be allowed to proceed if submittals are not received in a timely man-ner. Failure by the Contractor to provide the required submittals in a timely manner will not result in an extension to the Contractor's Construction Schedule.

7. Failure by the Contractor to provide the required submittals in a timely manner may result in progress payment requests being returned to the Contractor until submittals are up to date.

B. Submittal Preparation: Identify and prepare drawings and samples as specified in the Construc-tion Contract Clauses. Minimally include the following on a permanent label for other submit-tals:

1. Project name and number.

2. Date.

3. Name, address and telephone number of firm or entity that prepared the submittal.

4. Name and address of the Contractor.

5. Name of the manufacturer.

6. Number and title of appropriate specification section.

7. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

8. Space to record Contractor's review and approval markings, and for Contracting Officer's or Contraction Officer's Representative's action; approximately 5 by 5 inches.

C. Submittal Transmittal: Package each submittal for transmission and handling. Transmit each submittal from the Contractor to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative by use of a transmittal form. Minimally include the following information on the transmittal form.

1. Project name and number.

2. Date.

3. Destination (To:).

4. Source (From:).

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5. Names of subcontractor, manufacturer, and supplier, as applicable.

6. Category of submittal.

7. Description of submittal

8. Number and title of appropriate specification section.

9. Submittal number, including means to separately identify initial submittal and each re-submittal.

10. Certification by Contractor stating that submittal complies with the Contract Documents, or statement of deviations from the requirements of the Contract Documents including minor variations and limitations. Deviations may be listed on an attached sheet refer-enced on the transmittal form.

11. Signature of transmitter.

1.3 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Submit originally prepared information, drawn accurately to scale.

B. Minimally include the following information on Shop Drawings:

1. Dimensions.

2. Identification of products and materials.

3. Compliance with specified standards.

4. Notation of coordination requirements.

5. Notation of dimensions established by field measurements, if any.

6. Highlighted or encircled deviations from the Contract Documents, if any.

C. Submittals: Submit a reproducible electronic copy of each drawing submittal in PDF format.

1.4 PRODUCT DATA

A. Collect Product Data into a single submittal for each system or element of construction. Mark each copy to show specific product choices and options applicable to the project. Product Data shall include the following information, where applicable:

1. Manufacturer's printed recommendations.

2. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

3. Compliance with recognized testing standards.

4. Applicability of testing agency labels and seals.

5. Notation of dimensions verified for fit by field measurements.

6. Notation of coordination requirements.

B. Preliminary Submittal: Prior to submittal of complete Product Data, submit a preliminary single copy of that part of Product Data when selection of options is required, such as for color charts.

Preliminary submittal will be returned, with selection noted, for the Contractor's use in subse-quent submittals.

C. Submittals: Unless otherwise indicated, submit one electronic copy of each Product Data sub-mittal. Electronic copy in PDF format is required.

D. Distribution: When submittal is approved, Contractor shall distribute approved copies for the fol-lowing purposes:

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1. One copy shall be marked and retained as a "Record Document."

2. Additional copies shall be provided to the manufacturers, Subcontractors, suppliers, in-stallers, governing authorities, and others as required for performance of the applicable construction activities.

1.5 SAMPLES

A. Submit full-size, fully fabricated samples, cured, and finished in the manner specified. Samples shall be physically identical to the material or product proposed for use.

B. Mount, display, or package samples to facilitate review of kind, color, pattern, texture, and other qualities indicated, as a final check of these characteristics with other elements and for compar-ison of these characteristics with those of the actual component delivered and installed.

C. Where variation in color, pattern, texture, or other characteristic is inherent in the material or product, submit at least 3 multiple units that show approximate limits of the variations.

D. Refer to other Specification Sections for requirements for samples that illustrate workmanship, fabrication techniques, details of assembly, connections, operations, and similar construction characteristics.

E. Preliminary Submittal: Where color, pattern, texture, or similar characteristics are specified to be selected from a manufacturer's range of standard choices, submit a preliminary single set sample of available choices prior to submittal of the complete sample. Preliminary submittal will be returned, with selection noted, for the Contractor's use in subsequent submittals.

F. Submittals: Unless otherwise indicated and except for field samples, submit not less than 3 sets of each sample submittal. One copy will be marked with action taken and returned. Com-ply with requirements in the individual Specification Sections for field samples.

G. Distribution: Except for field samples when submittal is approved, Contractor shall distribute approved copies for the following purposes:

1. One copy shall be marked and retained as a "Record Document" at the Project Site and shall be available for comparison throughout the course of construction activity.

2. Additional copies shall be provided to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, install-ers, governing authorities, and others as required for performance of the applicable con-struction activities.

1.6 OTHER QUALITY ASSURANCE SUBMITTALS

A. Submit other quality assurance submittals in compliance with requirements in the individual specification sections.

B. Certifications: Submit notarized certifications from the party certifying compliance with specified requirements. Certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of the company certifying compliance.

C. Electronic copy in PDF format is required.

1.7 REVIEW ACTION ON SUBMITTALS

A. Compliance with specified characteristics is the Contractor's responsibility and is not part of the

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Contracting Officer's review and indication of action taken. No matter what review action is tak-en, final acceptance will depend on full compliance with the Contract Documents.

B. Submittals that do not contain an appropriate marking of approval by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative shall not be used for construction.

C. Action Stamp: Each submittal will be stamped by the Contractor with a uniform action stamp.

The stamp shall be marked to indicate one of the following actions taken:

1. Final Unrestricted Release: Where marked "Approved", the work covered by the submit-tal may proceed, provided it complies with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

2. Final But Restricted Release: Where marked "Approved as Noted", the work covered by the submittal may proceed, provided it complies with the notations or corrections on the submittal and with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

3. Return for Resubmittal: Where marked "Not Approved, Revise and Resubmit", do not proceed with the work covered by the submittal, including purchasing, fabrication, deliv-ery, or any other activity. Revise or prepare a new submittal according to the notations on the submittal or on the return transmittal. Resubmit without delay, repeating as nec-essary to obtain a final release action mark.

4. No Action: Where a submittal is for the record or for information or for another purpose not requiring review action, the submittal may not be returned or may be returned and marked "Action Not Required."

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SECTION 01 35 25 – FIRE PREVENTION & PROTECTION IN CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION

AND DEMOLITION PROJECTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. This Section shall apply to structures during construction, alteration, or demolition.

1.2 PURPOSE

A. This Specification is intended to prescribe minimum safeguards for construction, alteration, and demolition operations to provide reasonable safety to life and property from fire during such operations.

1.3 APPLICATION

A. This Specification provides measures for preventing or minimizing fire damage during construction, alteration, and demolition operations.

B. The Regional Fire Protection Engineer shall be consulted for guidance in application of this specification. The local responding fire department shall also be actively involved in all preplanning activities. The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for all technical aspects of this specification and application thereof shall be the GSA Regional Fire Protection Engineer.

C. Alteration activities shall be permitted to require the use of both the demolition and construction activity requirements, as applicable.

D. A fire safety program shall be included in this Project and the right of the government to administer and enforce this program shall be established, even if the building is entirely under the jurisdiction of the Contractor.

1.4 EQUIVALENT TECHNOLOGIES

A. Nothing in this Specification is intended to prevent the use of systems, methods, or devices of equivalent or superior quality, strength, fire resistance, effectiveness, durability, and safety over those prescribed in this Specification.

Technical documentation shall be submitted to the Regional GSA fire protection engineering staff to determine equivalency. The system, method, or device shall be approved for the intended purpose by the GSA fire protection engineering staff prior to being utilized. Systems, methods, or devices that are submitted for review after construction, alteration, or demolition starts, or after the systems, methods, or devices have been used, may be summarily rejected due to Contractual considerations and/or technical considerations.

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PART 2 – REFERENCES

2.1 Applicable Publications: Perform construction, alteration, and demolition operations in a manner conforming to the requirements of the latest edition of the following publications including all amendments to these publications (latest edition as of month-day-year for this project):

A. International Code Council (ICC):

1. International Building Code

2. International Fire Code

3. International Mechanical Code

B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

1. 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

2. 51B Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other

Hot Work

3. 70 National Electrical Code (NEC)

4. 72 National Fire Alarm Code

5. 101 Life Safety Code

6. 241 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and

Demolition Operations

7. 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

C. Code of Federal Regulations

1. 29 CFR, Part 1910: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry and Health Standards.

2. 29 CFR, Part 1926: OSHA Construction Industry Standards.

D. U. S. General Services Administration

1. PBS-P100 Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service http://www.gsa.gov/p100

2.2 Acquisition of Publications: Referenced CFR publications may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, U.S. Government Bookstore Chicago, IL 60605, Milwaukee, WI 53203, Detroit, MI 48226, Cleveland, OH 44199, Columbus, OH 43215, and Washington, D.C. 20402 [1-866-512-1800 or www.gpoaccess.gov ]. The National Fire Protection Association publications are available from the NFPA, Quincy, MA 02269 [1-800-344-3555 or www.nfpacatalog.org]. The International Code Council Publications are available through the ICC Store [1-800-786- 4452 or www.iccsafe.org/store].

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 FIRE SAFETY PROGRAM

http://www.gsa.gov/p100 http://www.gpoaccess.gov/ http://www.nfpacatalog.org/ http://www.iccsafe.org/store

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A. Prior to commencing construction, the Contractor shall appoint an onsite fire safety program manager. For operations in an occupied building where the government already has the services of a fire safety program manager, the government shall have the right to extend the services of this manager to the construction, alteration, or demolition site to provide those services.

B. The fire safety program manager shall have knowledge of the applicable fire protection standards, available fire protection systems, and fire inspection procedures.

C. The fire safety program manager shall assure that all requirements of this specification and of referenced codes and standards are being complied with throughout. This manager shall also have the authority to enforce provisions of this Specification to assure compliance herewith.

D. The Contractor's site-specific fire safety program shall be reviewed, and implementation of fire safety provisions pertinent to the work shall be discussed.

For this reason, a copy of the contractor’s site-specific fire safety program shall be provided to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to the beginning of construction, alteration, or demolition activities. Refer to paragraphs 1.3.B., 1.3.D and 3.3.A in this section for further information.

E. In case of a conflict between applicable regulations, the more stringent requirements shall apply. Any guidance in regarding to interpretation of codes and standards shall be sought from the GSA Regional Fire Protection Engineer.

The GSA Regional Fire Protection Engineer shall make the final decision on the proper compliance with this specification in case of conflicts.

3.2 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS

A. Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and regulations pertaining to the fire & life safety of persons during execution of the work and shall hold the government harmless for any action or omission on the Contractor's part, or that of the Contractor's employees or Subcontractors, that results in illness, injury, or death.

B. The Contractor shall have written fire safety programs in compliance…