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PM/SA Renovation L 120 Columbia Plaza Building November 22, 2017

Bid Documents:

Specifications

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Table of Contents

Division Section Title

SPECIFICATIONS GROUP

General Requirements Subgroup

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

010000 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 SUMMARY

012500 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

013300 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

013529 ENVIRONMENT, SAFETY, AND HEALTH PROCEDURES

014000 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

014200 REFERENCES

016000 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

017300 EXECUTION

017419 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

017700 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

017839 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

019113 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

Facility Construction Subgroup

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

072100 THERMAL INSULATION

078413 PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING

079219 ACOUSTICAL JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

081216 ALUMINUM FRAMES

081416 FLUSH WOOD DOORS

087111 DOOR HARDWARE (DESCRIPTIVE SPECIFICATION)

088000 GLAZING

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

092216 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

092900 GYPSUM BOARD

095113 ACOUSTICAL PANEL CEILINGS

096513 RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

096519 RESILIENT TILE FLOORING

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096813 TILE CARPETING

099123 INTERIOR PAINTING

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

104413 FIRE PROTECTION CABINETS

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

123216 MANUFACTURED PLASTIC-LAMINATE-CLAD CASEWORK

123661.16 SOLID SURFACING COUNTERTOPS

Facility Services Subgroup

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

210518 ESCUTCHEONS FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING

211313 WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

220518 ESCUTCHEONS FOR PLUMBING PIPING

220523.12 BALL VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

220529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

220553 IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

221116 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

221316 SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING

223300 ELECTRIC, DOMESTIC-WATER HEATERS

224216.16 COMMERCIAL SINKS

DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

230593 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

230713 DUCT INSULATION

232116 HYDRONIC PIPING SPECIALTIES

233113 METAL DUCTS

233300 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

233346 FLEXIBLE DUCTS

233713.13 AIR DIFFUSERS

233713.23 REGISTERS AND GRILLES

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

260519 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

260526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260533 RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260553 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260923 LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES

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262416 PANELBOARDS

262726 WIRING DEVICES

262813 FUSES

262913.06 MOTOR CONTROLLERS

262923 VARIABLE-FREQUENCY MOTOR CONTROLLERS

265119 LED INTERIOR LIGHTING

265213 EMERGENCY AND EXIT LIGHTING

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

283111 DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM

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NOVEMBER 22, 2017 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 010000 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL (Not Used)

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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NOVEMBER 22, 2017 SUMMARY

SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 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.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 015000 "Temporary Facilities and Controls" for limitations and procedures governing temporary use of Owner's facilities.

1.2 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: PM – SA L120, SA-1 (Columbia Plaza).

1. Project Location:

B. Owner: Department of State.

1. Governments Representative: Bryan Patterson, (202) 647-9441, PattersonBE@state.gov.

C. Architect: Whitman, Requardt & Associates.

D. Web-Based Project Software: Project software administered by Contractorwill be used for purposes of managing communication and documents during the construction stage.

1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

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

1. The Bureau of Political Military Affairs will be renovating a vacant space within SA 01 in room L120 to accommodate additional staff. In support of this renovation, the Office of Real Property Management wishes to evaluate the space requirements and create an

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efficient, attractive, and professional work environment for the PM/SA organization and other Work indicated in the Contract Documents.

2. Square Footage: 1835 s.f.

3. Personnel: 13 to 15 staff in conventional and systems office space.

4. The Occupancy Group is (B) Business.

B. Type of Contract:

1. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.

1.4 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.

1.5 ACCESS TO SITE

A. General: Contractor shall have full use of Project site for construction operations during construction period. Contractor's use of Project site is limited only by Owner's right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of Project.

B. 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.

C. 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. Driveways, Walkways, and Entrances: Keep driveways 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 for storage of materials.

D. 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.

E. UPO is open for deliveries from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with someone manning the entrance.

UPO accepts deliveries from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at no charge, but delivery must be coordinated as there will not be anyone at the entrance. There is a charge for all deliveries from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 am.

1.6 WORK RESTRICTIONS

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

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

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B. On-Site Work Hours: Limit work in the existing building to normal business working hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise indicated.

1. Noise-producing activities (core drilling, floor and ceiling shooting, grinding, etc. and

HAZMAT removal shall be scheduled during non-work hours (1800-0600 weekdays, and all day on weekends) unless otherwise specified or directed by DOS. At all other times, the construction contractor shall make reasonable efforts to limit noise.

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

1. Notify Government not less than seven days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Obtain Government written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions.

D. Restricted Substances: Use of tobacco products and other controlled substances within the existing building is not permitted.

1.7 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.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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SECTION 012500 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for substitutions.

B. Related Requirements:

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

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Substitutions: Changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those required by the Contract Documents and proposed by Contractor.

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

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

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Substitution Requests: Submit three copies 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. Documentation: Show compliance with requirements for substitutions and the following, as applicable:

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

b. Coordination of information, including a list of changes or revisions 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 substitutions 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, if any, 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 as well as 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. Research reports evidencing compliance with building code in effect for Project, from ICC-ES.

j. Detailed comparison of Contractor's construction schedule using proposed substitutions with products specified for the Work, including effect on the overall Contract Time. If specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within the Contract Time, include letter from manufacturer, on manufacturer's letterhead, stating date of receipt of purchase order, lack of availability, or delays in delivery.

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

l. 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.

m. 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.

2. Architect's Action: If necessary, Architect will request additional information or documentation for evaluation within seven days of receipt of a request for substitution.

Architect will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution within 15 days of receipt of request, or seven days of receipt of additional information or documentation, whichever is later.

a. Forms of Acceptance: Change Order, Construction Change Directive, or Architect's Supplemental Instructions for minor changes in the Work.

b. Use product specified if Architect does not issue a decision on use of a proposed substitution within time allocated.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

1.5 PROCEDURES

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

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1.6 SUBSTITUTIONS

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

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

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

b. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

c. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule.

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

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

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

g. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

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

B. Substitutions for Convenience: unless otherwise indicated.

C. Substitutions for Convenience: Architect will consider requests for substitution if received within 60 days after the Notice of Award. Requests received after that time may be considered or rejected at discretion of Architect.

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

a. Requested substitution offers Owner a substantial advantage in cost, time, energy conservation, or other considerations, after deducting additional responsibilities Owner must assume. Owner's additional responsibilities may include compensation to Architect for redesign and evaluation services, increased cost of other construction by Owner, and similar considerations.

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

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

d. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

e. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule.

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

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

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

i. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

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

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SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Submittal schedule requirements.

2. Administrative and procedural requirements for submittals.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information and physical samples that require Government responsive action. Action submittals are those submittals indicated in individual Specification Sections as "action submittals."

B. Informational Submittals: Written and graphic information and physical samples that do not require Government responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements. Informational submittals are those submittals indicated in individual Specification Sections as "informational submittals."

1.3 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE

A. Submittal Schedule: Submit, as an action submittal, a list of submittals, arranged in chronological order by dates required by construction schedule. Include time required for review, ordering, manufacturing, fabrication, and delivery when establishing dates. Include additional time required for making corrections or revisions to submittals noted by Government and additional time for handling and reviewing submittals required by those corrections.

1.4 SUBMITTAL FORMATS

A. Submittal Information: Include the following information in each submittal:

1. Project name.

2. Date.

3. Name of Architect.

4. Name of Construction Manager.

5. Name of Contractor.

6. Name of firm or entity that prepared submittal.

7. Names of subcontractor, manufacturer, and supplier.

8. Unique submittal number, including revision identifier. Include Specification Section number with sequential alphanumeric identifier; and alphanumeric suffix for resubmittals.

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9. Category and type of submittal.

10. Submittal purpose and description.

11. Number and title of Specification Section, with paragraph number and generic name for each of multiple items.

12. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

13. Indication of full or partial submittal.

14. Location(s) where product is to be installed, as appropriate.

15. Other necessary identification.

16. Remarks.

17. Signature of transmitter.

B. Options: Identify options requiring selection by Architect.

C. Deviations and Additional Information: On each submittal, clearly indicate deviations from requirements in the Contract Documents, including minor variations and limitations; include relevant additional information and revisions, other than those requested by Government on previous submittals. Indicate by highlighting on each submittal or noting on attached separate sheet.

D. Paper Submittals:

1. Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal item for identification;

include name of firm or entity that prepared submittal.

2. Provide a space approximately 6 by 8 inches (150 by 200 mm) on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by Government.

3. Action Submittals: Submit three paper copies of each submittal unless otherwise indicated. Government will return two copies.

4. Informational Submittals: Submit two paper copies of each submittal unless otherwise indicated. Government will not return copies.

5. Transmittal for Submittals: Assemble each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling. Transmit each submittal using AIA Document G810 transmittal form.

E. PDF Submittals: Prepare submittals as PDF package, incorporating complete information into each PDF file. Name PDF file with submittal number.

F. Submittals for Web-Based Project Software: Prepare submittals as PDF files, or other format indicated by Project software website.

1.5 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Prepare and submit submittals required by individual Specification Sections. Types of submittals are indicated in individual Specification Sections.

1. Email: Prepare submittals as PDF package, and transmit to Architect by sending via email. Include PDF transmittal form. Include information in email subject line as requested by Architect.

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2. Web-Based Project Software: Prepare submittals in PDF form, and upload to web-based Project software website. Enter required data in web-based software site to fully identify submittal.

3. Paper: Prepare submittals in paper form, and deliver to Architect.

B. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

2. Submit all submittal items required for each Specification Section concurrently unless partial submittals for portions of the Work are indicated on approved submittal schedule.

3. Submit action submittals and informational submittals required by the same Specification Section as separate packages under separate transmittals.

C. Processing Time: Allow time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows.

Time for review shall commence on Government’s receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including resubmittals.

1. Initial Review: Allow 15 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required. Government will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. Resubmittal Review: Allow 15 days for review of each resubmittal.

D. Resubmittals: Make resubmittals in same form and number of copies as initial submittal.

E. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, authorities having jurisdiction, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities. Show distribution on transmittal forms.

F. Use for Construction: Retain complete copies of submittals on Project site. Use only final action submittals that are marked with approval notation from Government’s action stamp.

1.6 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard published data are unsuitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Standard color charts.

d. Statement of compliance with specified referenced standards.

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e. Testing by recognized testing agency.

f. Application of testing agency labels and seals.

g. Notation of coordination requirements.

h. Availability and delivery time information.

4. For equipment, include the following in addition to the above, as applicable:

a. Wiring diagrams that show factory-installed wiring.

b. Printed performance curves.

c. Operational range diagrams.

d. Clearances required to other construction, if not indicated on accompanying Shop

Drawings.

5. Submit Product Data before Shop Drawings, and before or concurrent with Samples.

B. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

1. Preparation: Fully illustrate requirements in the Contract Documents. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Identification of products.

b. Schedules.

c. Compliance with specified standards.

d. Notation of coordination requirements.

e. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

f. Relationship and attachment to adjoining construction clearly indicated.

g. Seal and signature of professional engineer if specified.

2. Paper Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns, and similar full-size Drawings, submit Shop Drawings on sheets at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches (215 by 280 mm), but no larger than 30 by 42 inches (750 by 1067 mm).

a. Three opaque copies of each submittal. Government will retain two copies;

remainder will be returned.

C. Samples: Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture for a check of these characteristics with other materials.

1. Transmit Samples that contain multiple, related components such as accessories together in one submittal package.

2. Identification: Permanently attach label on unexposed side of Samples that includes the following:

a. Project name and submittal number.

b. Generic description of Sample.

c. Product name and name of manufacturer.

d. Sample source.

e. Number and title of applicable Specification Section.

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f. Specification paragraph number and generic name of each item.

3. Email Transmittal: Provide PDF transmittal. Include digital image file illustrating Sample characteristics, and identification information for record.

4. Web-Based Project Software: Prepare submittals in PDF form, and upload to web-based Project software website. Enter required data in web-based software site to fully identify submittal.

5. Paper Transmittal: Include paper transmittal including complete submittal information indicated.

6. Disposition: Maintain sets of approved Samples at Project site, available for quality-control comparisons throughout the course of construction activity. Sample sets may be used to determine final acceptance of construction associated with each set.

a. Samples that may be incorporated into the Work are indicated in individual Specification Sections. Such Samples must be in an undamaged condition at time of use.

b. Samples not incorporated into the Work, or otherwise designated as Owner's property, are the property of Contractor.

7. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer's color charts consisting of units or sections of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available.

a. Number of Samples: Submit two full set(s) of available choices where color, pattern, texture, or similar characteristics are required to be selected from manufacturer's product line. Government will return submittal with options selected.

8. Samples for Verification: Submit full-size units or Samples of size indicated, prepared from same material to be used for the Work, cured and finished in manner specified, and physically identical with material or product proposed for use, and that show full range of color and texture variations expected. Samples include, but are not limited to, the following: partial sections of manufactured or fabricated components; small cuts or containers of materials; complete units of repetitively used materials; swatches showing color, texture, and pattern; color range sets; and components used for independent testing and inspection.

a. Number of Samples: Submit three sets of Samples. Government will retain two Sample sets; remainder will be returned.

1) Submit a single Sample where assembly details, workmanship, fabrication techniques, connections, operation, and other similar characteristics are to be demonstrated.

2) If variation in color, pattern, texture, or other characteristic is inherent in material or product represented by a Sample, submit at least three sets of paired units that show approximate limits of variations.

D. Product Schedule: As required in individual Specification Sections, prepare a written summary indicating types of products required for the Work and their intended location. Include the following information in tabular form:

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E. Qualification Data: Prepare written information that demonstrates capabilities and experience of firm or person. Include lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, contact information of architects and owners, and other information specified.

F. Design Data: Prepare and submit written and graphic information indicating compliance with indicated performance and design criteria in individual Specification Sections. Include list of assumptions and summary of loads. Include load diagrams if applicable. Provide name and version of software, if any, used for calculations. Number each page of submittal.

G. Certificates:

1. Certificates and Certifications Submittals: Submit a statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity. Provide a notarized signature where indicated.

2. Installer Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that Installer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents and, where required, is authorized by manufacturer for this specific Project.

3. Manufacturer Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that manufacturer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

Include evidence of manufacturing experience where required.

4. Material Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that material complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

5. Product Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that product complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

6. Welding Certificates: Prepare written certification that welding procedures and personnel comply with requirements in the Contract Documents. Submit record of Welding Procedure Specification and Procedure Qualification Record on AWS forms. Include names of firms and personnel certified.

H. Test and Research Reports:

1. Compatibility Test Reports: Submit reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of compatibility tests performed before installation of product. Include written recommendations for primers and substrate preparation needed for adhesion.

2. Field Test Reports: Submit written reports indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed either during installation of product or after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with requirements in the Contract Documents.

3. Material Test Reports: Submit reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements in the Contract Documents.

4. Preconstruction Test Reports: Submit reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of tests performed before installation of product, for compliance with performance requirements in the Contract Documents.

5. Product Test Reports: Submit written reports indicating that current product produced by manufacturer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents. Base reports on

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evaluation of tests performed by manufacturer and witnessed by a qualified testing agency, or on comprehensive tests performed by a qualified testing agency.

6. Research Reports: Submit written evidence, from a model code organization acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, that product complies with building code in effect for Project. Include the following information:

a. Name of evaluation organization.

b. Date of evaluation.

c. Time period when report is in effect.

d. Product and manufacturers' names.

e. Description of product.

f. Test procedures and results.

g. Limitations of use.

1.7 DELEGATED-DESIGN SERVICES

A. Performance and Design Criteria: Where professional design services or certifications by a design professional are specifically required of Contractor by the Contract Documents, provide products and systems complying with specific performance and design criteria indicated.

1. If criteria indicated are insufficient to perform services or certification required, submit a written request for additional information to Architect.

B. Delegated-Design Services Certification: In addition to Shop Drawings, Product Data, and other required submittals, submit digitally signed PDF file and three paper copies of certificate, signed and sealed by the responsible design professional, for each product and system specifically assigned to Contractor to be designed or certified by a design professional.

1. Indicate that products and systems comply with performance and design criteria in the Contract Documents. Include list of codes, loads, and other factors used in performing these services.

1.8 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW

A. Action Submittals and Informational Submittals: Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents.

Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to Government.

B. Contractor's Approval: Indicate Contractor's approval for each submittal with a uniform approval stamp. Include name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

1. Government will not review submittals received from Contractor that do not have Contractor's review and approval.

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1.9 GOVERNMENT’S REVIEW

A. Action Submittals: Government will review each submittal, indicate corrections or revisions required, and return it.

1. PDF Submittals: Government will indicate, via markup on each submittal, the appropriate action.

2. Paper Submittals: Government will stamp each submittal with an action stamp and will mark stamp appropriately to indicate action.

3. Submittals by Web-Based Project Software: Government will indicate, on Project software website, the appropriate action.

B. Informational Submittals: Government will review each submittal and will not return it, or will return it if it does not comply with requirements. Government will forward each submittal to appropriate party.

C. Partial submittals prepared for a portion of the Work will be reviewed when use of partial submittals has received prior approval from Government.

D. Incomplete submittals are unacceptable, will be considered nonresponsive, and will be returned for resubmittal without review.

E. Government will return without review submittals received from sources other than Contractor.

F. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents will be returned by Architect without action.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

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OCTOBER 20, 2017 HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 013529 - HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. CMR Contract, other Division 00 and 01 Specification Sections, and the Construction Documents apply to this Section.

B. Requirements included in this Section are the minimum acceptable and are in addition to the

GSA’s requirements for Safety & Health, as well as all Local, State, and Federal requirements.

Where conflicts or discrepancies exist between requirements, the more stringent requirement shall govern.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Provide safe and healthful working conditions on each operation at all times. Conduct the various operations connected with the Work so that they will not be injurious to safety or health.

Comply with all provisions, regulations and recommendations issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, and the Construction Safety Act of 1969, as amended, and with laws, rules and regulations of other authorities having jurisdiction, with regard to all matters relating to the safety and health of workers and the general public.

Compliance with government requirements is mandated by law and considered only a minimum level of safety performance. Perform all work in accordance with best safe work practices recognized by the construction industry.

B. Stop work whenever a work procedure or a condition at a work site is deemed unsafe by the

Government.

C. Implement and conduct safety meetings, with all Subcontractors on the Jobsite and all Subcontractors anticipated to be on the Jobsite from the previous safety meeting to the next safety meeting. The purpose of the safety meeting shall be safety coordination, review of safety procedures, and promoting safety awareness.

D. All work shall be pre-planned prior to starting any construction activity. Pre–task planning shall be required by all work crews and reviewed by the Contractor’s management personnel. Work crews will review the Pre-Task Plan (PTP) with management personnel so they are aware of the hazards of the work they are performing. Work crews and management will plan how to abate the hazards identified in their plan. The Contractor’s management and work crews will sign the PTP form acknowledging that they have read and understand the hazards of the work being performed and have planned how to mitigate the safety hazards that they have identified.

E. Fire Safety: Conform to the following requirements:

1. Ensure adequate access to all construction areas for emergency response.

2. Complete application and obtain a permit from the Government to store, handle, or use any hazardous material, including but not limited to fuels for equipment.

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3. Perform all utility outages in accordance with the requirements of Division 01 Section

“Summary.”

4. Be responsible for developing a site specific Hearing Conservation and Respiratory Protection Programs for all employees who may be exposed to health hazard. The Authority’s Program Safety Manager must approve these programs prior to beginning work that may expose employees to health hazards associated with construction activities. All employees exposed to airborne contaminates and/or noise must, at a minimum, have an audiogram and pulmonary function test.

1.3 SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT

A. Proposed Safety and Health Personnel

1. The Contractor shall provide a full-time on-site Safety Manager for each Task Order for construction services who shall be responsible for all safety and health requirements as included herein and as required. The Contractor shall also provide the services of at least one full-time on-site Safety Engineer per construction work shift. The Safety Manager, shall all have a current Red Cross First Aid.

2. The Contractor shall submit the résumés of all proposed safety and health professionals who shall serve in the role of Safety Manager and all other site supervision to the Government for approval. The resumes shall include but not limited to such items as:

work experience, education, safety and health training completed, memberships in professional associations, professional certifications and registrations. Documentation confirming the qualifications and personal references or contacts for verification are required. The Government may reject the persons proposed for failure to have adequate qualifications, past performance or other reasonable and lawful causes.

3. Approval of the Government is required, if at any time the Contractor seeks to remove or discharge the Safety Manager.

B. Safety Manager

1. DUTIES: The Safety Manager is the Contractor’s full time Jobsite safety professional.

The primary duties of the Safety Manager are to set up and administer the safety and health programs, run safety training courses, and to verify that all of the Contractor’s employees and those of all subcontractors comply with the requirements of the safety and health program. When necessary, the Safety Manager will be responsible for implementing any and all safety and health changes required by new legislation or as required by the Government. The Safety Manager(s) shall be knowledgeable of all applicable safety and health codes, statutes and ordinances as well as best safety practices recognized by the construction industry. The Safety Manager shall be able to demonstrate knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with same.

2. A minimum of ten (5) years of experience managing safety programs on construction projects comparable to the Construction Work Package in size, scope and complexity is required. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and must be eligible to

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obtain security clearances.

C. Contractor’s Site Supervision (Superintendents and Foremen)

1. Superintendents and Foremen shall have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the supervision in construction operations similar to the type of construction anticipated on this contract within the last 7 years.

2. In addition to the above, the Superintendents and Foremen employed by the Contractor on the Program shall have, at a minimum,

a. A certificate of completion from a 10-Hour OSHA Hazard Recognition Training Course for the Notice-to-Proceed. An instructor accredited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to perform such instruction shall have conducted the course for which the certificate is offered.

D. Reference Codes, Standards and other Documents

1. OSHA - US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Construction Standards and Interpretations, 29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926.

2. US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended.

3. US Department of Labor, Construction Safety Act of 1969, as amended.

4. GSA requirement for Safety & Health.

5. All other Federal, State and Local requirements and regulations in effect at the time of construction.

1.4 SUBMITTALS (for each Task Order as applicable)

A. Submit the Contractor’s Safety and Health Program to the Government within 15 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and prior to the start of any construction activities. The Government PSM must approve the Contractor’s Safety and Health Program prior to the start of any construction.

B. Submit Fire Risk Assessment to Government prior to the start of any construction.

C. Submit qualifications of the Contractor’s Site Supervision to the Government within 15 calendar days of assignment to the Program.

D. Submit Inspection Reports by the Safety Manager to the Government weekly in the format provided in the Government .

E. Submit to Government Weekly the following:

1. Meeting Minutes and attendance sheets of Safety Training

2. Weekly Safety Meetings and related communications by the Contractor and

Subcontractors.

F. Submit disciplinary action notices to Government weekly.

G. Submit notices from public authorities to the Government as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours of receipt by the Contractor.

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H. Submit Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all substances to the Government for review as received by the Contractor along with written Hazard Communication Program.

I. Submit a copy of the Contractor’s chemical inventory list to the Government and the Fire

Marshal as developed and updated.

J. All equipment shall be inspected for possible safety problems and any safety problems found shall be corrected prior to being brought on to the Jobsite. All equipment shall be safety inspected monthly at a minimum, and as requested by the Government . Submit copies of these inspection reports to the Government within one week of the inspection.

K. Submit copies of the latest annual inspections as required by OSHA 1926.550 (Subpart N) to the Government immediately upon any crane being brought on to the Jobsite and within one week of any annual inspections that occur while that crane is on the Jobsite.

L. Submit a safety mitigation plan for any Subcontractors who have an Experience Modifier Rate

(EMR) between 1.0 and 1.25. The Contractor shall provide documentation of the current year and last three years of safety related issues and address those issues in the safety mitigation plan.

1.5 SAFETY PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

A. Roles and Responsibilities: The Contractor shall be directly responsible for establishing and implementing a Program-specific Contractor Safety and Health Program for the protection of its workers, the workers of its Subcontractors, the Government , Architect/Engineer, the and the general public. The Contractor shall ensure that the necessary resources for an effective Program, as set forth in the Contract Documents, are provided at all times during the course of the Work. The Contractor shall require that its Subcontractors comply with all requirements of the Work and of the Contractor’s Safety and Health Program. The Contractor shall include documentation of the safety and health program implementation and accident experience as criteria for evaluating performance of its managers and site supervisors.

1. The Safety Manager shall:

a. Administer and manage the Contractor’s Safety and Health Program.

b. Cooperate with the Government in their administration, management and oversight of the Contractor’s Program Safety and Health Program.

c. Attend scheduled safety and health meetings conducted by the Government Safety Manager.

d. Prior to the start of work, conduct a physical survey of the Jobsite and make a survey of the work to be performed by reviewing the drawings and conducting discussions as applicable with the necessary parties toward identification of and planning for hazard controls. These activities shall be documented and submitted as Task Order specific Safety and Health Surveys to the Government for review.

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e. At the initiation of the work and throughout the project, conduct and implement

Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for operations deemed hazardous. The JHAs will identify potential hazards and actions required to control them. The JHAs will be submitted to the Government for review. The Safety Manager shall review PTP forms in the field with work crews and management personnel.

f. Be physically at the Jobsite on a full-time basis for 8 hours per working day with minimal exceptions.

g. Conduct physical inspections of the Jobsite, equipment, materials and operations to detect and promptly eliminate unsafe acts and unsafe conditions. The frequency of the inspections shall be determined on the basis of site activities. Hazardous activities will require continuous inspection. In no case shall the above-described inspections be conducted less than once per shift.

h. Document in a uniform, established format the findings of each inspection, including the nature of hazards identified, the corrective actions taken, and the person(s) exposed or potentially exposed to the hazard(s). Abatement photographs will be required for observed safety violations.

i. Schedule and conduct safety orientations, meetings and hazard recognition training for all workers and visitors on the Program.

j. Develop and implement a program to readily identify individuals (i.e. Hard Hat Decals) who have completed the required safety and hazard training.

k. Administer the disciplinary action policies and procedures set forth in the

Contractor’s Program Safety and Health Program.

l. Post and maintain the required safety information at appropriate locations on the Jobsite, including, but not limited to emergency action information (phone numbers, means of egress, etc.), hazard warnings, hazard communication information, and injury and illness data.

m. Conduct investigations of all accident events and near misses and document the findings of such investigations within 24 hours in accordance with applicable rules and regulations and the Contractor’s Safety and Health Program. Abatement photographs shall be required by the Contractor for observed safety violations.

n. Maintain written materials, such as codes, standards, references, hazard communication information, medical and exposure monitoring records and other safety and health program-related documents in an orderly manner at the Jobsite, readily available for use by the Contractor’s personnel and review by the Government.

o. Perform all safety and health-related tasks necessary to achieve the highest degree of safety that the nature of the work permits.

p. Manage the trained Contractor’s Safety Engineer(s) working on all shifts.

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q. Implement and manage a hot work permit program, making sure that it complies with the Government’s Fire Department rules and regulations.

r. Attend weekly walkthroughs with the Government.

s. Attend weekly progress meetings as necessary or as required by the Government.

2. The Contractor’s Site Supervisors (Superintendents and Foremen) shall:

a. Be directly responsible for ensuring the work is performed in a safe and…