SOW_JFB_USC_REC_Tenant_Improvements_.pdf

JFB USCG Regional Exam Center (REC) Tenant Improvements

SCOPE OF WORK

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NORTHWEST/ARCTIC REGION 10

Section 1:

Project Location & Building Number:

Juneau Federal Building (JFB) 709 West 9th Street Juneau, AK 99801

Building Number: AK0013ZZ

Section 2:

Background:

The USCG Regional Exam Center (REC) is moving from a leased space into currently unoccupied office space in the Juneau Federal Building (JFB). This project includes demolition of existing walls and finishes and tenant improvements including installation of new walls, new data, electrical, casework and sound attenuation.

The Juneau Federal Building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. All work must comply with the Secretary of Interior's Guidelines for the Treatment of Historic Properties. https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards/rehabilitation/rehab/stand.htm

Section 3:

Work Hours:

Site is accessible for contractor to perform such after normal business hours.

Contractor shall schedule the work in writing at least twenty (20) business days in advance with the GSA Project Manager (PM). The use of pneumatic or electric hammers for demolition and cutting purposes within the existing building will not be permitted during normal business hours. Any work that is considered noisy or disruptive will not be permitted during normal business hours.

Section 4:

Parking/ Loading Dock/Storage

Section 5:

General Information

Parking at the JFB is the responsibility of the Contractor. Access to the loading dock requires advanced coordination with the GSA Project Manager (PM) or Building Operations Manager. No storage is available.

1. All work shall comply with the latest versions of GSA’s PBS-P100, Facility

Standards for the Public Buildings Service (http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104821), and GSA Region 10 Fire Alarm Design, Installation and Testing Policy.

2. Specific attention should be given to PBS P-100 Chapter One requirements including Laws, Regulations, Codes and Standards, and Key Sustainable Product requirements for carpet, interior paint, gyp board, ceiling tiles, and concrete.

3. Contractor shall provide all supplies, equipment, materials, services, and labor to perform the work.

4. Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary local, state, and federal

GENERAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATION Region 10

Revision 0 permits, licenses, and clearances, including compliance with the Child Care Licensing Department of the State of Alaska.

5. Field Verification: All work dimensions, quantities, and locations shall be field verified by the contractor.

6. Contractor Use of Premises: The Contractor shall coordinate with the GSA PM to arrange a schedule for site access during construction. Construction processes disruptive to normal facility operations shall be coordinated with the GSA PM in writing at least 5 business days in advance. The Contractor shall be authorized to use building restrooms.

7. Utilities: Contractor shall be authorized to use utilities during the course of this project. The contractor is responsible for making connections to the existing utility systems. Temporary electrical work shall meet the requirements of NFPA 70.

When temporary connections are removed, the Contractor is responsible for restoring existing utility services to their original condition.

8. Utility Outages and Locates: No utility outages will be approved without the written consent and approval of the GSA PM. Requests for utility outages shall be coordinated in writing at least 5 business days in advance with the GSA PM.

9. Protection of Public: The building site will continue to be used by tenants. The contractor shall fence, barricade, or otherwise block off the immediate work area to prevent unauthorized entry.

10. Housekeeping: The project site shall be kept in a neat, orderly, and safe condition at all times and all work areas shall be cleaned at the end of each work day. A final cleaning of the entire construction area will be required at substantial completion of the project. Final Cleaning to include (1) Removal of all tools, equipment, surplus material, and rubbish/debris; (2) Restore or refinish, to original condition, surfaces that are damaged due to the work of this contract; (3) Removal of grease, dirt, stains, foreign materials, and labels from finished surfaces; and (4) thoroughly clean building interiors.

11. Disposal: Ensure all waste materials and debris is disposed at an Alaska

Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) approved disposal site, in accordance with applicable environmental regulations. Unless otherwise specified, all material(s) removed becomes the property of the Contractor.

12. Painting/Staining: Painting/Staining shall be coordinated in writing with the GSA

Project Manager in advance. The Contractor is responsible for using “low or no VOC” paints and stains.

13. Communications: Contractor project designee must be available to provide project status updates to GSA each work day.

Section 6:

Description:

Execute the project using a Design-Build project delivery method:

1. Investigation and Design: Investigate the existing systems and floor layout and submit a detailed replacement and renovation design (65%) with product data to the GSA Contracting Officer (CO) and Project Manager (PM) for approval.

General concept of agency’s floorplan has been provided (See “JFB USCG Layout – Suite 322”

Contractor shall provide detailed Fire/Life Safety drawings that include:

o Proposed fire alarm layout to include device location, conduit runs, j-boxes, etc.

o Proposed and existing egress lighting/exit sign locations o Proposed and existing sprinkler head location(s) o Proposed light fixture, outlet, switch, coaxial cable, RJ45 jacks, diffuser, and other miscellaneous device locations o Note that As Builts of fire alarm devices ARE available, contractor responsible to verify accuracy o Note that As Builts of sprinklers are NOT available

Note that as builts of current mechanical, lighting, and electrical system do NOT exist

Contractor shall verify all dimensions, paying special note to critical dimensions Drawings shall be submitted electronically in PDF format to GSA CO and PM Drawings shall be in compliance with NFPA 72, NFPA 101, IBC, R10 and P100 requirements and all applicable building codes

Construction (project specific instructions): Contractor shall provide labor, materials and equipment necessary to reconfigure the existing office space in

Submittal Required

Performance

Time

(Business Days)

Government Review

(Business Days)

Notice to Proceed (Design)– Date to be determined

1st Meeting (Kick off Meeting) to discuss project details

10 Days after

NTP

65% Preliminary Working Drawings 20 Days (after Kick Off Meeting)

15 Days

GSA PM to Schedule (2) Hour Conference Call to discuss Review

95% Design drawings, specifications, and construction estimate

20 Days (after 65% Design Review Meeting)

10 Days

GSA PM to Schedule (2) Hour Conference Call to discuss Review

100% Construction Drawings and specifications

10 Days (after 95% review meeting)

10 Days

Notice to proceed for Construction issued after 100% Drawings are approved by the Government.

accordance with (IAW) approved plans. Contractor shall verify all dimensions, paying special note to critical dimensions

For Room labeled “Testing” o This room shall be sound proofed to a minimum of STC 45 so that persons taking exams are not disturbed by outside noises. Contractor shall provide at minimum (but not limited to) the following sound proofing measures:

Install dense packed celluose sound bat in newly constructed walls. Sheath both sides of walls with one layer sound rock.

Provide and install two (2) layers of sound batting above existing ceiling tiles Minimum 1” thick per layer

NRC 1.0

Sound batting to extend 4 feet from walls

Windows to exam room to have a minimum STC of 45 Door to have sound sweep and sound seal

See provided plan and note approximate location of furniture (NIC). Install at minimum (1) each 120 VAC 20 amp duplex per workstation o Contractor shall install additional convenience outlets in accordance with GSA approved design

For telcom/IT requirements, please see Addendum titled “Telecommunication Distribution System Installation” o Contractor shall remove any existing telecom/data outlets, jacks, wiring, and associated equipment from Suite 322. Remove demolished material from work site.

See provided plan and provide and install new components to provide “break room” cabinetry and countertops o Allow space for a standard 32” wide refrigerator, to be provided and installed by others Allow enough clearance for proper swing of door Provide electrical outlet Water lines not required o Provide and install standard size double bowl sink (33”) and required plumbing and accessories o Provide and install standard wall mounted cabinetry above worksurface Provide and install microwave shelf with electrical outlet behind o Provide and install standard laminate countertop with 4” backsplash Provide and install one (1) “swing gate” in reception area.

o Allow adequate space for existing 9’x7’ workstation with transaction top o Use heavy duty barn hinges o No stop required on non hinge side o Ensure gate is secured firmly to wall to prevent cracking in wall from use of gate o Provide quarter round molding where hinge block is secured to wall o Ensure adequate clearance between door leaf and stub wall

Construction (general instructions): Upon GSA approved drawings for all Tasks:

Prior to beginning work, the Contractor shall submit a construction schedule showing major milestones and significant site coordination events.

o Print/Copy and Mail Room work must be completed first, so equipment that is currently located in the New Conference Room can be relocated.

Erect dustproof partitions where demolition work is in progress.

Provide and maintain suitable barricades during the progress of work. Assume the responsibility of barriers to completion of contract and remove same.

Where openings are to be cut in existing frames or building walls, cut such openings with care. Where materials, equipment, frames, etc. are to be removed, remove such items with care to minimize damage to adjacent materials.

Cut, move, or remove items as necessary for access to alterations and renovations work, replace and restore at completion.

Prepare surfaces and remove surface finishes provide for proper installation of new work and new finishes.

Refinish visible existing surfaces to remain with a neat transition to adjacent new finishes.

o Where new work abuts or aligns with existing, make a smooth and even transition. New work shall match existing adjacent work in texture and appearance.

Clean government occupied areas affected by work daily. Clean all surfaces affected by construction before the start of the next business day.

Demo and dispose of existing wall(s), carpet and cove base in accordance with GSA approved design

Contractor shall provide and install metal studs for new walls in accordance with GSA approved drawings o Walls will be framed/constructed from deck to grid using 20 gauge metal studs, 3 5/8” wide, 16” on center, unless otherwise approved by GSA PM and Contracting Officer o Add seismic bracing as required o Bottom track to be anchored directly to concrete.

Contractor shall provide and install 5/8” gypsum board for new walls o Attach gypsum to studs using properly rated screws o Contractor shall mud/tape/sand and texture walls to match existing wall texture o Contractor shall prime/paint all new walls to match existing colors in common areas o Contractor shall prime/paint all new walls with new paint

Paint color TBD Contractor shall submit color samples to GSA for approval o Contractor shall patch and paint any areas after removal of devices if drywall is marred

Contractor shall provide and install cove base on all new walls o Install cove base in lengths as long as practicable without gaps at seams and with tops of adjacent pieces aligned.

o Use miter joints at corners.

o Paint color TBD

Contractor shall submit color samples to GSA for approval Contractor shall isolate, demo, and provide all electrical components to include light fixtures, switches, receptacles, etc. in accordance with GSA approved design o Relocate existing lighting as feasible and in accordance with PBS P100 o Note As built drawings are NOT available o Wherever feasible, reuse existing light fixtures and install new LED bulbs LED bulbs to be provided by the government (GFE) o Use of existing circuits is acceptable o Use of existing in floor ducts is required

Wall outlets or floor outlets will be accepted Note new floor outlets may require core drilling Outlets to be commercial grade, Leviton or COR approved equal Style/color shall match existing outlets.

o Contractor shall update panel schedule and clearly label new outlets Handwritten labels will not be accepted Handwritten notes on existing panel schedule will not be accepted Contactor shall relocate thermostats and diffusers in accordance with approved drawings o Contractor shall provide and install additional HVAC components as required by code and PBS 100 o Use existing devices and boxes where feasible o Balance HVAC in work area after relocation procedures o Provide TAB report

Contractor shall relocate and install fire alarm devices in accordance with approved drawings o Fire alarm testing will be required prior to project acceptance, in accordance the R10 and P100 requirements o Fire alarm drawing As Built drawings are available, contractor responsible to verify accuracy

Contractor shall relocate and install sprinklers in accordance with approved drawings o Cutting and burn permit will be required prior to task o Contractor shall contact GSA PM at least three (3) days in advance before isolation of sprinkler lines o Note As built drawings NOT available

Fire Life Safety (FLS), if applicable:

o If Contractor chooses to use any existing infrastructure (i.e. existing fire alarm horn and/or strobe, speaker, etc) to feed the new devices serving the SOW area, then, the contractor shall be required to submit the areas affected for FLS review regardless of its location which may be beyond the SOW area.

o All SOW area must meet the requirements of NFPA, PBS P-100, and GSA Region 10 Policy.

o FLS in the SOW areas includes fire alarm system (i.e. horn and/or strobe, fire alarm speakers, any addressable fire alarm device), exit signs, emergency lights, and egress lights.

o The proposed removal of fire sprinklers and replacing them with quick response type is acceptable to the government (the preference will be that the contractor matches the existing in the building, if possible).

However, the combination of the quick response type (SOW) and non-quick response (non-SOW) is not permitted by NFPA 13.

o FLS requires that any FLS component serving the SOW area is submitted for government review. However, if the contractor chooses to use any existing infrastructure (i.e. existing fire alarm horn and/or strobe, speaker, etc) to feed the new devices serving the SOW area, then, the contractor shall be required to submit the areas affected for FLS review regardless of its location which may be beyond the SOW area.

o Include proposed egress lighting/exit sign locations.

o Include proposed sprinkler head locations.

Contractor shall provide and install factory finished doors in accordance with building standards, unless otherwise noted.

o Doors, frames and hardware shall match existing JFB requirements, unless otherwise noted.

o Contractor shall reuse existing door hardware and closers wherever possible o Doors shall fit and swing properly o Add “exit” or “not an exit” signs to doors as required by code

Exit signs shall match existing o Contractor shall save any unused doors/frames to be returned to GSA

Salient Characteristics

Kitchen Cabinetry (Casework):

High pressure decorative plastic laminate, Wilsonart or Formica, or Contracting Officer approved equal

Color: TBD

Countertops:

High pressure decorative plastic laminate, Wilsonart or Formica, or Contracting Officer approved equal

Color: TBD (contractor to provide options post award) Edgebanding to match countertops

Casework Pull:

Finish/style TBD (contractor to provide options post award)

Sink:

Stainless Steel 33” Standard Size, Double Bowl

Kitchen Sink Hardware:

Stainless steel Manufacturer: Kohler, or Contracting Officer Approved Equal Product: K-596-VS Color: Vibrant Stainless Length: 5-13/16” Height: 16-5/8” Description: single-hole kitchen sink faucet with pull-down spout

Paint:

Walls o Sherwin Williams, or Contracting Officer approved equal o Color: TBD o Eggshell, latex o Low or no VOC paint

Ceiling Tiles:

o 2’x 4’, White o 2864 USG CGS Radar 32/6 or Contracting Officer Approved Equal

Carpet Tiles:

Shaw Commercial Contract or Contracting Officer Approved Equal Carpet tile collection: vertical layers Style number: TBD Construction: multi-level pattern cut/loop Fiber: eco solution q® nylon Dye method: 99% solution dyed / 1% yarn dyed Primary backing: synthetic Secondary backing: ecoworx® tile Protective treatments: ssp® shaw soil protection Warranty: lifetime commercial limited Product size: 9 x 36 in Gauge: 1/12 inch Stitches 9 per inch Pile thickness: 0.129 inches Total thickness: 0.293 inches Tufted weight: 24 oz/yd2

Cove Base

Rubber cove base, 4” Roppe or Burke or Contracting Officer Approved Equal Color: TBD (contractor to provide options post award)

Soundproofing Insulation:

High-performance soundproofing Frequency: 3 inch Thermal Resistance: R13 NRC Rating: 0.95 Sound Absorption Average (SAA): 0.94 Class A flammability rating

GFE Lighting/JFB Building Standard:

Linmore LL-T8-4-2-ED-F-36W-41K

Section 7:

Submittals

Submittals: Submittals: Shop drawings, Manufacturer’s product data, product samples and MSDS data sheets must be submitted to the Project Manager and Contracting Officer in the form of submittals. Submittals verify design intent; however, approved submittals DO NOT automatically constitute a waiver to the contract document requirements. If a waiver or deviation from the contract document requirements is required the Contractor must submit a Request for Information (RFI) to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will determine if a waiver is permitted and respond to the RFI.

All respective manufacturers’ product data and relevant samples must be provided to the CO for approval.

Submittals required by this contract include but are not limited to the following:

1. Proposed schedule

The contractor shall perform each task according to a detailed written Plan and Schedule which is to be prepared by the Contractor. The Plan and Schedule shall be approved by the GSA Contracting Officer and GSA Project Manager

2. 65% Drawings

3. 95% Drawings

4. For Construction Drawings

5. Casework Layout, including elevations

6. Fire Alarm Drawings (include all Fire Alarm Devices and sprinklers)

7. Manufacturer Product Data Sheets and color identification

Ceiling Tiles Paint Carpet Cove Base Sink Faucet

8. TAB Report

9. Telecom Field Test Report

See Addendum #1 for further information

10. Telecommunications Product Information (Combine product submittals for all products and submit together as a single submittal) Category 5E Cable Workstation plug-in outlets Cable ladder Fire stop systems and materials Copper Patch panels Universal equipment racks CATEGORY 3, 25 pair cable and termination block Walker floor monuments and accessories Newton Rack Mounted AC Power Strips Electrical power outlets and circuit breakers Fiber Optic cable Fiber Optic connectors and termination shelf Ventilation fan, thermostat Copper and fiber optic patch cables Door louver Shumway power supply

11. As Built Drawings

Section 8:

Attachments

1. JFB USCG Layout – Overall

2. JFB USCG Layout – Suite 322

3. JFB 3rd Floor Layout – As Built

4. JFB USCG Layout – Proposed Locations of Electrical

5. Addendum 1 - USCG Telecom Distribution System Installation

6. JFB USCG Layout – Proposed Locations of Data

7. USCG REC JFB Cable Elevation

8. GSA R10 Fire Alarm Design, Installation and Testing Policy

9. GSA R10 Wet Sprinkler System Guidelines

10. GSA R10 Policy for Fire Watches

11. GSA R10 – Fire Watch Log

12. JFB 4th Floor Layout

13. JFB 5th Floor Layout

14. JFB 6th Floor Layout

Section 9:

Close Out Requirements

Contractor shall provide as built drawings to government within 15 business days of Substantial Completion of construction. Drawings shall be both in autoCAD and PDF versions.

END OF SCOPE

NOTE: LAYOUT DRAWINGS ARE CONSIDERED SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED (SBU)

DOCUMENTS. See attachment titled "SBU & Fitness Determination Policy and Procedure to obtain layout drawings from the Contracting Officer.