AFB_Chambers_Window_Replace_SOW_rev1.pdf

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AFB Chambers Window Replace

Scope of Work

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

Section 1:

Project Location & Building Number

Anchorage Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse 222 W 7th Ave Anchorage, AK 99513

AK0031AA

Section 2:

Project Background

The United States General Services Administration (GSA) requires replacement of four

(4) ballistic-resistant windows in a Judge’s Chambers; and removal of three (3) windows in the Law Clerk’s office. The existing windows are de-laminating.

Section 3:

Work Hours

This project shall be accomplished outside normal AFB weekday working hours of 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Contractor shall schedule the work in writing at least five (5) business days in advance with the GSA Project Manager (PM).

Section 4:

Parking/ Loading Dock

Contractor parking at the AFB is not available. Access to the loading dock requires advance coordination with the GSA PM.

Section 5:

General Information

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 permits, licenses, and clearances.

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.

http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104821

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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: If necessary, all painting, staining, or other activity which may cause noxious or undesirable fumes must be performed outside of the normal working hours of 8AM-5PM. Painting/Staining shall be coordinated in writing with the GSA Project Manager at least 5 business days 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:

Project Description

Reference attached floorplan – Judge’s Chambers Windows Replace Floorplan.

Contractor shall execute the project as follows:

Preservation of existing features: Confine all operations to work limits of the project.

Prevent damage to all adjacent areas and existing building surfaces and systems.

Restore any damage to Government property due to the aforesaid work or replace in a manner satisfactory to the GSA Contracting Officer (CO) and PM.

1. Remove and replace the four (4) de-laminating windows in the Judge’s Chambers.

a. Windows must be sealed and glazed with ballistic-resistant (UL Standard 752, Level IV) materials.

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In reference to Q&A #10: A stronger ballistic rated glass is acceptable with a minimum of meeting the scope requirements.

In reference to Q&A #14: A sensor or switch-activated color change or blackout feature is not required for the windows.

In reference to Q&A #15: The ability to fire back through the glass from the inside is not required.

In reference to Q&A #12: Contractor shall verify dimensions per the scope of work.

Windows in the Judge’s Chambers are approximately 58” x 58”.

In reference to Q&A #18: The intent is not to trap moist air against the exterior glass.

The contractor is responsible to follow manufacturer’s instructions for installation.

b. Ballistic-resistant glazing is a combination of glass laminated with polycarbonate or acrylic with glass on both the outside and inside layers, designed to stop a round or rounds of ammunition as specified in UL Standard 752. Glass and polycarbonate combinations shall be used for exterior applications and glass and acrylic combinations shall be used for interior applications. NOTE: Glazing materials of all glass laminate or all polycarbonate laminate are not acceptable.

c. Interior ballistic-resistant windows shall be a composite glass-clad polycarbonate or glass-clad acrylic.

d. The use of an outside layer of glass is more durable against damage from touch and cleansers as compared to polycarbonate or acrylic.

e. The window frame around the ballistic-window shall be rated the same as the ballistic-resistant window itself. The rating from the frame manufacturer must be certified.

In reference to Q&A s #2, #13, and #17: Frames in the Clerk’s office shall remain in place. The frames in the Judge’s Chambers shall be reused.

2. Remove and dispose of the three (3) de-laminating windows in the Law Clerk’s office.

In reference to Q&A #11: The three (3) de-laminating windows in the Law Clerk’s office shall not be replaced.

Section 7:

Submittals

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.

Submittals required by this contract are the following:

• Windows product information

Section 8:

Closeout

Substantial Completion and Final Inspection

• Contractor shall complete an internal punchlist inspection prior to requesting

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GSA substantial completion inspection. A list of any outstanding punchlist items will be provided to GSA at time of request.

• When project, or designated portion of project is complete, request a substantial completion inspection. Submit request for substantial completion inspection to GSA CO & PM seven (7) calendar days prior to requested date.

• Upon receipt of request that project is substantially complete, the GSA PM will proceed with the inspection or will advise the contractor of items that prevent the project from being designated substantially complete.

Close out Requirements:

• All items under this paragraph must be completed prior to submitting the final invoice for payment.

o Construction Debris, Contractor Tools, Equipment, and Materials shall be removed from the jobsite o Warranties - The contractor shall be responsible for installing all material and equipment in accordance with original manufacturer specifications and requirements.

o Contractor shall provide itemized equipment list and O&M materials.

Section 9:

Attachments

Attachments (note all plans for reference only, Contractor responsible to verify accuracy):

1. Judge’s Chambers Windows Replace Floorplan - These drawings show SBU information and will be available directly from GSA Contracting Officer. They must be protected from general disbursement IAW PBS P-3490.2.

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Figure 1 Delaminating Window in Judge's Chambers