7-Project Manual - Ben Taub Loading Dock Expansion IFP Vol I.pdf

Ben Taub Loading Dock Expansion

1504 Taub Loop Houston, Texas 77030

Architectural Specifications

A Project for:

Harris Health

4800 Fournace Place Bellaire, Texas 77401

Architect:

Powers Brown Architecture

2100 Travis Street, Suite 501

Houston, Texas 77002

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Ben Taub Loading Dock Expansion Seals Page 231304 00 0107 Issue for Permit 10 March 2026 1 of 1

SECTION 00 0107

SEALS PAGE

ARCHITECT:

POWERS BROWN ARCHITECTURE

END OF SECTION

Ben Taub Loading Dock Expansion Table of Contents 231304 00 0110 Issue for Permit 10 March 2026 1 of 3

SECTION 00 0110

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 00 -- PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 0107 - Seals Page 00 0110 - Table of Contents 00 4325 - Substitution Request Form 00 5000 - Contracting Forms and Supplements

SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01 -- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 1000 - Summary 01 2000 - Price and Payment Procedures 01 2500 - Substitution Procedures 01 3000 - Administrative Requirements 01 4000 - Quality Requirements 01 5000 - Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 6000 - Product Requirements 01 7000 - Execution and Closeout Requirements 01 7800 - Closeout Submittals

DIVISION 02 -- EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 4100 - Demolition 02 4117 -Site Demolition

DIVISION 03 -- CONCRETE

03 1000 - Concrete Forming and Accessories 03 2000 - Concrete Reinforcing 03 2100 - Site Concrete Reinforcement 03 3000 - Cast-in-Place Concrete 03 3511 - Concrete Floor Finishes

DIVISION 04 -- MASONRY

04 0100 - Maintenance of Masonry 04 2000 - Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 -- METALS

05 1200 - Structural Steel Framing 05 3100 - Steel Decking 05 4000 - Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05 5000 - Metal Fabrications 05 5100 - Metal Stairs 05 5213 - Pipe and Tube Railings

DIVISION 06 -- WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 1000 - Rough Carpentry 06 2000 - Finish Carpentry

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06 4000 - Architectural Woodwork 06 8316 - Fiberglass Reinforced Paneling

DIVISION 07 -- THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 0150.19 - Preparation for Re-Roofing 07 1300 - Sheet Waterproofing 07 2100 - Thermal Insulation 07 2129 - Sprayed Insulation 07 2700 - Air and Vapor Barriers 07 5400 - Thermoplastic Membrane Roofing 07 6200 - Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim 07 7100 - Roof Specialties 07 7200 - Roof Accessories 07 8100 - Applied Fire Protection 07 9200 - Joint Sealants 07 9513 - Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies

DIVISION 08 -- OPENINGS

08 1113 - Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08 3100 - Access Doors and Panels 08 3323 - Overhead Coiling Doors 08 3613 - Sectional Doors 08 3813 - PVC Strip Doors 08 7100 - Door Hardware 08 8000 - Glazing

DIVISION 09 -- FINISHES

09 2116 - Gypsum Board Assemblies 09 2236 - Lath 09 2400 - Cement Plastering 09 5100 - Acoustical Ceilings 09 6500 - Resilient Flooring 09 9113 - Exterior Painting 09 9123 - Interior Painting 09 9600 - High-Performance Coatings

DIVISION 10 -- SPECIALTIES

10 2213 - Wire Mesh Partitions 10 2800 - Toilet Accessories 10 4400 - Fire Extinguishers And Accessories 10 7316 - Aluminum Canopies

DIVISION 11 -- EQUIPMENT

11 1313 - Loading Dock Bumpers 11 1316 - Loading Dock Seals and Shelters 11 1319 - Stationary Loading Dock Equipment

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DIVISION 31 -- EARTHWORK

31 0001 - Site Earthwork 31 2300 - Grading, Excavation and Fill 31 2500 - Erosion and Sedimentation Control

DIVISION 32 -- EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 1313 - Concrete Paving 32 1319 - Concrete Pavement Joints 32 1373.19 - Sitework Cast-in-Place Concrete 32 1613 - Concrete Curbs and G

DIVISION 33 -- UTILITIES

33 0516 - Utility Structures 33 0528 - Trenching and Backfill for Utilities 33 1113 - Water Lines 33 3100 - Sanitary Sewerage Piping 33 4100 - Storm Sewerage Systems

Ben Taub Loading Dock Expansion Substitution Request Form 231304 00 4325 Issue for Permit 10 March 2026 1 of 2

SECTION 00 4325

SUBSTITUTION REQUEST FORM

Project: __________________ Request No: __________________ Date: __________________

To: __________________ From: __________________

Architect's Project No: _________________ Re: __________________

Specification Title: __________________ Description: __________________ Section: __________________ Article/Paragraph: __________________

Proposed Substitution Manufacturer: __________________ Model No.: __________________ Website: __________________

Attached data includes product description, specification sheets, photographs, and performance, test data and comparison to original product specified adequate for evaluation of the request.

The Undersigned certifies:

• Proposed substitution has been fully investigated and determined to be equal in all respects to specified product.

• Same maintenance service and source of replacement parts, as applicable, is available.

• Proposed substitution does not affect dimensions and functional clearances.

Submitted by: __________________ Signed: __________________ Company: __________________ Address: __________________ Telephone: __________________ Email: __________________

Architect's Review and Action

__ Substitution Approved - An addendum will be issued notifying all bidders.

__ Substitution Approved as Noted - An addendum will be issued notifying all bidders.

__ Substitution Approved - Provide submittals in accordance with Section 01 3000

- Administrative Requirements.

__ Substitution Approved as Noted - Provide submittals in accordance with Section 01 3000

- Administrative Requirements.

__ Substitution Rejected - Use specified materials.

__ Substitution Request received too late - Use specified materials

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Powers Brown Architecture By: __________________ Date: __________________

Attachments: __________________

Ben Taub Loading Dock Expansion Contracting Forms and Supplements

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SECTION 00 5000

CONTRACTING FORMS AND SUPPLEMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING A VALID LICENSE TO USE ALL

COPYRIGHTED DOCUMENTS SPECIFIED BUT NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT MANUAL.

1.02 AGREEMENT AND CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

A. The Agreement form is AIA A101.

B. The General Conditions form is AIA A201.

1.03 FORMS

A. Use the following forms for the specified purposes unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in the

Contract Documents.

B. Bond Forms:

1. Bid Bond Form: AIA A310.

2. Performance and Payment Bond Form: AIA A312.

C. Post-Award Certificates and Other Forms:

1. Submittal Transmittal Form: Submittals to be submitted through Newforma.

2. Certificate of Insurance Form: ACORD Certificate of Insurance 25.

a. Supplemental Attachment: AIA G715

3. Schedule of Values Form: AIA G703.

4. Application for Payment Forms: AIA G702 with AIA G703 (for Contractors).

D. Clarification and Modification Forms:

1. Request for Interpretation Form: RFIs to be submitted via Newforma.

2. Architect's Supplemental Instructions Form: AIA G710.

3. Construction Change Directive Form: AIA G714.

4. Proposal Request Form: AIA G709.

5. Change Order Form: AIA G701.

E. Closeout Forms:

1. Certificate of Substantial Completion Form: AIA G704.

2. Contractor’s Affidavit of Release of Liens Form: AIA G706A

3. Consent of Surety to Final Payment Form: AIA G707.

1.04 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. AIA A101-2007 - Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor where the basis of Payment is a Stipulated Sum; 2007.

B. AIA A101 - Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor where the basis of

Payment is a Stipulated Sum; 2017.

C. AIA A201 - General Conditions of the Contract for Construction; 2017.

D. AIA A310 - Bid Bond; 2010.

E. AIA A312 - Performance Bond and Payment Bond; 2010.

F. AIA G701 - Change Order; 2017.

G. AIA G702 - Application and Certificate for Payment; 1992.

H. AIA G703 - Continuation Sheet; 1992.

I. AIA G704 - Certificate of Substantial Completion; 2017.

J. AIA G706A - Contractor’s Affidavit of Release of Liens; 1994.

K. AIA G707 - Consent of Surety to Final Payment; 1994.

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L. AIA G709 - Proposal Request; 2018.

M. AIA G715 - Supplemental Attachment for ACORD Certificate of Insurance 25; 2017.

N. AIA G710 - Architect's Supplemental Instructions; 2017.

O. AIA G714 - Construction Change Directive; 2017.

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PART 3 EXECUTION - NOT USED

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SECTION 01 1000

SUMMARY

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 PROJECT

A. Project Name: Ben Taub Loading Dock Expansion B. Owner's Name: Harris Health.

C. Architect's Name: Powers Brown Architecture.

D. The Project consists of the alteration of an existing Loading Dock, Interior Improvements and associated site work.

1.02 CONTRACT DESCRIPTION

A. Contract Type: A single prime contract based on a Stipulated Price as described in Document 00 5000 - Contracting Forms and Supplements.

1.03 WORK BY OWNER

A. Owner will award a contract for supply and installation of Miscellaneous Furniture and

Equipment which will commence on a date mutually agreed upon.

1.04 OWNER OCCUPANCY

A. Owner intends to lease the Project upon Substantial Completion.

B. Schedule the Work to accommodate Owner leasing activities.

1.05 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. Construction Operations: Limited to areas noted on Drawings.

B. Arrange use of site to allow:

1. Work by Others.

2. Work by Owner.

C. Provide access to and from site as required by law and by Owner:

1. Do not obstruct roadways, sidewalks, or other public ways without permit.

D. Utility Outages and Shutdown:

1. Prevent accidental disruption of utility services to other facilities.

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SECTION 01 2000

PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Procedures for preparation and submittal of applications for progress payments.

B. Documentation of changes in Contract Price and Contract Time.

C. Change procedures.

D. Correlation of Contractor submittals based on changes.

E. Procedures for preparation and submittal of application for final payment.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 00 5000 - Contracting Forms and Supplements: Forms to be used.

B. Section 01 7800 - Closeout Submittals: Project record documents.

1.03 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Use Schedule of Values Form: AIA G703, edition stipulated in the Agreement.

B. Electronic media printout including equivalent information will be considered in lieu of standard form specified; submit draft to Architect for approval.

C. Forms filled out by hand will not be accepted.

D. Submit Schedule of Values in duplicate within 15 days after date of Owner-Contractor

Agreement.

E. Format: Utilize the Table of Contents of this Project Manual. Identify each line item with number and title of the specification section. Identify site mobilization.

F. Include separately from each line item, a direct proportional amount of Contractor's overhead and profit.

G. Revise schedule to list approved Change Orders, with each Application For Payment.

1.04 APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRESS PAYMENTS

A. Payment Period: Submit at intervals stipulated in the Agreement.

B. Use Form AIA G702 and Form AIA G703, edition stipulated in the Agreement.

C. Electronic media printout including equivalent information will be considered in lieu of standard form specified; submit sample to Architect for approval.

D. Forms filled out by hand will not be accepted.

E. For each item, provide a column for listing each of the following:

1. Item Number.

2. Description of work.

3. Scheduled Values.

4. Previous Applications.

5. Work in Place and Stored Materials under this Application.

6. Authorized Change Orders.

7. Total Completed and Stored to Date of Application.

8. Percentage of Completion.

9. Balance to Finish.

10. Retainage.

F. Execute certification by signature of authorized officer.

G. Use data from approved Schedule of Values. Provide dollar value in each column for each line item for portion of work performed and for stored products.

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H. List each authorized Change Order as a separate line item, listing Change Order number and dollar amount as for an original item of work.

I. Submit one electronic and three hard-copies of each Application for Payment.

J. Include the following with the application:

1. Transmittal letter as specified for submittals in Section 01 3000.

2. Construction progress schedule, revised and current as specified in Section 01 3000.

3. Current construction photographs specified in Section 01 3000.

4. Partial release of liens from major subcontractors and vendors.

5. Project record documents as specified in Section 01 7800, for review by Owner which will be returned to the Contractor.

K. When Architect requires substantiating information, submit data justifying dollar amounts in question.

1.05 MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

A. Submit name of the individual authorized to receive change documents and who will be responsible for informing others in Contractor's employ or subcontractors of changes to Contract Documents.

B. For minor changes not involving an adjustment to the Contract Price or Contract Time, Architect will issue instructions directly to Contractor.

C. For other required changes, Architect will issue a document signed by Owner instructing Contractor to proceed with the change, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order.

1. The document will describe the required changes and will designate method of determining any change in Contract Price or Contract Time.

2. Promptly execute the change.

D. For changes for which advance pricing is desired, Architect will issue a document that includes a detailed description of a proposed change with supplementary or revised drawings and specifications, a change in Contract Time for executing the change. Contractor shall prepare and submit a fixed price quotation within five days.

E. Contractor may propose a change by submitting a request for change to Architect, describing the proposed change and its full effect on the work, with a statement describing the reason for the change, and the effect on the Contract Sum and Contract Time with full documentation.

F. Computation of Change in Contract Amount: As specified in the Agreement and Conditions of the Contract.

1. For change requested by Architect for work falling under a fixed price contract, the amount will be based on Contractor's price quotation.

2. For change requested by Contractor, the amount will be based on the Contractor's request for a Change Order as approved by Architect.

3. For change ordered by Architect without a quotation from Contractor, the amount will be determined by Architect based on the Contractor's substantiation of costs as specified for Time and Material work.

G. Substantiation of Costs: Provide full information required for evaluation.

1. Provide the following data:

a. Quantities of products, labor, and equipment.

b. Taxes, insurance, and bonds.

c. Overhead and profit.

d. Justification for any change in Contract Time.

e. Credit for deletions from Contract, similarly documented.

2. Support each claim for additional costs with additional information:

a. Origin and date of claim.

b. Dates and times work was performed, and by whom.

c. Time records and wage rates paid.

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d. Invoices and receipts for products, equipment, and subcontracts, similarly documented.

3. For Time and Material work, submit itemized account and supporting data after completion of change, within time limits indicated in the Conditions of the Contract.

H. Execution of Change Orders: Architect will issue Change Orders for signatures of parties as provided in the Conditions of the Contract.

I. After execution of Change Order, promptly revise Schedule of Values and Application for Payment forms to record each authorized Change Order as a separate line item and adjust the Contract Price.

J. Promptly revise progress schedules to reflect any change in Contract Time, revise sub-schedules to adjust times for other items of work affected by the change, and resubmit.

K. Promptly enter changes in Project Record Documents.

1.06 APPLICATION FOR FINAL PAYMENT

A. Prepare Application for Final Payment as specified for progress payments, identifying total adjusted Contract Price, previous payments, and sum remaining due.

B. Application for Final Payment will not be considered until the following have been accomplished:

1. All closeout procedures specified in Section 01 7000.

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SECTION 01 2500

SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Procedural requirements for proposed substitutions.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 00 4325 - Substitution Request Form: Required form for substitution requests.

B. Section 01 3000 - Administrative Requirements: Submittal procedures, coordination.

C. Section 01 6000 - Product Requirements: Fundamental product requirements, product options, delivery, storage, and handling.

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. Substitutions: Changes from Contract Documents requirements proposed by Contractor to materials, products, assemblies, and equipment.

1. Substitutions for Cause: Proposed due to changed Project circumstances beyond

Contractor's control.

a. Unavailability.

b. Regulatory changes.

2. Substitutions for Convenience: Proposed due to possibility of offering substantial advantage to the Project.

a. Substitution requests offering advantages solely to the Contractor will not be considered.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. A Substitution Request for products, assemblies, materials, and equipment constitutes a representation that the submitter:

1. Has investigated proposed product and determined that it meets or exceeds the quality level of the specified product, equipment, assembly, or system.

2. Agrees to provide the same warranty for the substitution as for the specified product.

3. Agrees to provide same or equivalent maintenance service and source of replacement parts, as applicable.

4. Agrees to coordinate installation and make changes to other work that may be required for the work to be complete, with no additional cost to Owner.

5. Waives claims for additional costs or time extension that may subsequently become apparent.

6. Agrees to reimburse Owner and Architect for review or redesign services associated with re-approval by authorities.

B. A Substitution Request for specified installer constitutes a representation that the submitter:

1. Has acted in good faith to obtain services of specified installer, but was unable to come to commercial, or other terms.

C. Document each request with complete data substantiating compliance of proposed substitution with Contract Documents. Burden of proof is on proposer.

1. Note explicitly any non-compliant characteristics.

D. Content: Include information necessary for tracking the status of each Substitution Request, and information necessary to provide an actionable response.

1. Forms indicated and included in the Project Manual are adequate for this purpose, and must be used.

2. Attached Comparative Data: Provide point-by-point, side-by-side comparison addressing essential attributes specified, as appropriate and relevant for the item:

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a. Physical characteristics.

b. In-service performance.

c. Expected durability.

d. Visual effect.

e. Warranties.

f. Other salient features and requirements.

g. Include, as appropriate or requested, the following types of documentation:

1) Product Data:

2) Samples.

3) Certificates, test, reports or similar qualification data.

4) Drawings, when required to show impact on adjacent construction elements.

3. Impact of Substitution:

a. Savings to Owner for accepting substitution.

b. Change to Contract Time due to accepting substitution.

E. Limit each request to a single proposed substitution item.

1. Submit an electronic document, combining the request form with supporting data into single document.

3.02 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES DURING PROCUREMENT

A. Submittal Time Restrictions:

1. Owner will consider requests for substitutions only if submitted at least 10 days prior to the date for receipt of bids.

B. Submittal Form (before award of contract):

1. Submit substitution requests by completing the form in Section 00 4325; see this section for additional information and instructions. Use only this form; other forms of submission are unacceptable.

3.03 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES DURING CONSTRUCTION

A. Submittal Form (after award of contract):

1. Submit substitution requests by completing the form in Section 00 4325. See this section for additional information and instructions. Use only this form; other forms of submission are unacceptable.

B. Architect will consider requests for substitutions only within 15 days after date of Agreement.

C. Submit request for Substitution for Cause within 14 days of discovery of need for substitution, but not later than 30 days prior to time required for review and approval by Architect, in order to stay on approved project schedule.

D. Submit request for Substitution for Convenience immediately upon discovery of its potential advantage to the project, but not later than 30 days prior to time required for review and approval by Architect, in order to stay on approved project schedule.

a. Other construction by Owner.

b. Other unanticipated project considerations.

E. Substitutions will not be considered under one or more of the following circumstances:

1. When they are indicated or implied on shop drawing or product data submittals, without having received prior approval.

2. Without a separate written request.

3. When acceptance will require revisions to Contract Documents.

3.04 RESOLUTION

A. Architect may request additional information and documentation prior to rendering a decision. Provide this data in an expeditious manner.

B. Architect will notify Contractor in writing of decision to accept or reject request.

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1. Architect's decision following review of proposed substitution will be noted on the submitted form.

3.05 ACCEPTANCE

A. Accepted substitutions change the work of the Project. They will be documented and incorporated into work of the project by Change Order, Construction Change Directive, Architectural Supplementary Instructions, or similar instruments provided for in the Conditions of the Contract.

3.06 CLOSEOUT ACTIVITIES

A. See Section 01 7800 - Closeout Submittals, for closeout submittals.

B. Include completed Substitution Request Forms as part of the Project record. Include both approved and rejected Requests.

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SECTION 01 3000

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. General administrative requirements.

B. Web-based project software service.

C. Electronic document submittal service.

D. Preconstruction meeting.

E. Site mobilization meeting.

F. Progress meetings.

G. Construction progress schedule.

H. Contractor's daily reports.

I. Progress photographs.

J. Submittals for review, information, and project closeout.

K. Number of copies of submittals.

L. Requests for Information (RFI) procedures.

M. Submittal procedures.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 01 6000 - Product Requirements: General product requirements.

B. Section 01 7000 - Execution and Closeout Requirements: Additional coordination requirements.

C. Section 01 7800 - Closeout Submittals: Project record documents; operation and maintenance data; warranties and bonds.

1.03 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Comply with requirements of Section 01 7000 - Execution and Closeout Requirements for coordination of execution of administrative tasks with timing of construction activities.

B. Make the following types of submittals to Architect:

1. Requests for Information (RFI).

2. Requests for substitution.

3. Shop drawings, product data, and samples.

4. Test and inspection reports.

5. Design data.

6. Manufacturer's instructions and field reports.

7. Applications for payment and change order requests.

8. Progress schedules.

9. Coordination drawings.

10. Correction Punch List and Final Correction Punch List for Substantial Completion.

11. Closeout submittals.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 WEB-BASED PROJECT SOFTWARE SERVICE

A. Web-Based Project Software Service: Provide, administer, and use web-based project software to host and manage project communication and documentation.

1. Include, at minimum, the following features:

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a. Project directory, including Owner, Contractor, subcontractors, Architect, Architect's consultants, and other entities involved in the project. Include names of contact persons and contact information for each entity.

b. Access control for each entity and for each workflow process to determine each entity's digital rights to create, modify, view, and print documents.

c. Workflow planning, allowing customization of workflow for each project entity.

d. Creation, logging, tracking, and notification for project communications.

e. Tracking of project communication statuses in real time, including timestamped response log.

f. Procedures for viewing PDFs or similar file formats, allowing markups by each entity.

Provide security features to lock markups against changes once submitted.

g. Processing and tracking of payment applications.

h. Processing and tracking of contract modifications.

i. Creation and distribution of meeting minutes.

j. Document management for drawings, specifications, and coordination drawings, including revision control.

k. Management of construction progress photographs.

l. Mobile device compatibility.

m. Creation of data analytics reports.

n. Creation and export of editable logs for software functions. Provide Owner, Architect, and Architect's consultants with rights and ability to download logs when requested.

2. Comply with the software service's current published licensing agreements.

3. Training: Provide one-hour, web-based training session for users of software service.

Further training is the responsibility of the user.

a. Representatives of Owner are scheduled and included in this training.

4. Project Closeout: Architect determines when to terminate the software service for the project and is responsible for obtaining archive copies of files for Owner.

5. Web-Based Project Software Services: The selected service is:

a. Newforma, Inc; Newforma Project Center (NPC) with Newforma Info Exchange

(NIX): www.newforma.com/#sle.

b. Substitutions: Not permitted.

c. Failure to use Newforma will result in additional Architectural service fees to the owner.

3.02 ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL SERVICE

A. All documents transmitted for purposes of administration of the contract are to be in electronic (PDF) format, as appropriate to the document, and transmitted via an Internet-based submittal service that receives, logs and stores documents, provides electronic stamping and signatures, and notifies addressees via email.

1. Besides submittals for review, information, and closeout, this procedure applies to

Requests for Information (RFIs), progress documentation, contract modification documents (e.g. supplementary instructions, change proposals, change orders), applications for payment, field reports and meeting minutes, Contractor's correction punch list, and any other document any participant wishes to make part of the project record.

2. Contractor and Architect are required to use this service.

3. It is Contractor's responsibility to submit documents in allowable format.

4. Subcontractors, suppliers, and Architect's consultants will be permitted to use the service at no extra charge.

5. Users of the service need an email address, internet access, and PDF review software that includes ability to mark up and apply electronic stamps (such as Adobe Acrobat, www.adobe.com, or Bluebeam PDF Revu, www.bluebeam.com), unless such software capability is provided by the service provider.

6. Paper document transmittals will not be reviewed; emailed electronic documents will not be reviewed.

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7. All other specified submittal and document transmission procedures apply, except that electronic document requirements do not apply to samples or color selection charts.

B. Submittal Service: The selected service is:

1. Newforma: www.newforma.com.

3.03 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. General Contractor shall schedule and administer meetings throughout progress of the Work at maximum two-week intervals.

B. Make arrangements for meetings, prepare agenda with copies for participants and preside at meetings.

C. Attendance Required:

1. Contractor.

2. Owner.

3. Architect.

4. Contractor's superintendent.

5. Major subcontractors.

D. Agenda:

1. Review minutes of previous meetings.

2. Review of work progress.

3. Field observations, problems, and decisions.

4. Identification of problems that impede, or will impede, planned progress.

5. Review of submittals schedule and status of submittals.

6. Review of RFIs log and status of responses.

7. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules.

8. Maintenance of progress schedule.

9. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules.

10. Planned progress during succeeding work period.

11. Coordination of projected progress.

12. Maintenance of quality and work standards.

13. Effect of proposed changes on progress schedule and coordination.

14. Other business relating to work.

E. General Contractor shall record minutes and distribute copies within two days after meeting to participants, with PDFs to Architect, Owner, participants, and those affected by decisions made.

3.04 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE

A. Within 10 days after date of the Agreement, submit preliminary schedule defining planned operations for the first 60 days of work, with a general outline for remainder of work.

B. If preliminary schedule requires revision after review, submit revised schedule within five days.

C. Within five days after review of preliminary schedule, submit draft of proposed complete schedule for review.

1. Include written certification that major contractors have reviewed and accepted proposed schedule.

D. Within five days after joint review, submit complete schedule.

E. Submit updated schedule with each Application for Payment.

3.05 DAILY CONSTRUCTION REPORTS

A. Include only factual information. Do not include personal remarks or opinions regarding operations and/or personnel.

B. Prepare a daily construction report recording the following information concerning events at

Project site and project progress:

1. Date.

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2. High and low temperatures, and general weather conditions.

3. List of subcontractors at Project site.

4. List of separate contractors at Project site.

5. Approximate count of personnel at Project site.

a. Include a breakdown for supervisors, laborers, journeymen, equipment operators, and helpers.

6. Major equipment at Project site.

7. Material deliveries.

8. Safety, environmental, or industrial relations incidents.

9. Meetings and significant decisions.

10. Unusual events (submit a separate special report).

11. Stoppages, delays, shortages, and losses. Include comparison between scheduled work activities (in Contractor's most recently updated and published schedule) and actual activities. Explain differences, if any. Note days or periods when no work was in progress and explain the reasons why.

12. Emergency procedures.

13. Directives and requests of Authority(s) Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

14. Change Orders received and implemented.

15. Testing and/or inspections performed.

16. List of verbal instruction given by Owner and/or Architect.

17. Signature of Contractor's authorized representative.

3.06 PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHS

A. Submit photographs with each application for payment, taken not more than 3 days prior to submission of application for payment.

B. Photography Type: Digital; electronic files.

C. Provide photographs of site and construction throughout progress of work produced by an experienced photographer, acceptable to Architect.

D. In addition to periodic, recurring views, take photographs of each of the following events:

1. Completion of site clearing.

2. Excavations in progress.

3. Foundations in progress and upon completion.

4. Structural framing in progress and upon completion.

5. Enclosure of building, upon completion.

6. Final completion, minimum of ten (10) photos.

E. Views:

1. Provide aerial photographs from four cardinal views at each specified time, until structure is enclosed.

2. Provide factual presentation.

3. Provide correct exposure and focus, high resolution and sharpness, maximum depth of field, and minimum distortion.

F. Digital Photographs: 24 bit color, minimum resolution of 1024 by 768, in JPG format; provide files unaltered by photo editing software.

1. Delivery Medium: Via Newforma.

2. File Naming: Include project identification, date and time of view, and view identification.

3.07 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

A. Definition: A request seeking one of the following:

1. An interpretation, amplification, or clarification of some requirement of Contract Documents arising from inability to determine from them the exact material, process, or system to be installed; or when the elements of construction are required to occupy the

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2. A resolution to an issue which has arisen due to field conditions and affects design intent.

B. Whenever possible, request clarifications at the next appropriate project progress meeting, with response entered into meeting minutes, rendering unnecessary the issuance of a formal RFI.

C. Preparation: Prepare an RFI immediately upon discovery of a need for interpretation of

Contract Documents. Failure to submit a RFI in a timely manner is not a legitimate cause for claiming additional costs or delays in execution of the work.

1. Prepare a separate RFI for each specific item.

a. Review, coordinate, and comment on requests originating with subcontractors and/or materials suppliers.

b. Do not forward requests which solely require internal coordination between subcontractors.

2. Prepare using software provided by the Electronic Document Submittal Service.

3. Combine RFI and its attachments into a single electronic file. PDF format is preferred.

D. Reason for the RFI: Prior to initiation of an RFI, carefully study all Contract Documents to confirm that information sufficient for their interpretation is definitely not included.

1. Include in each request Contractor's signature attesting to good faith effort to determine from Contract Documents information requiring interpretation.

2. Unacceptable Uses for RFIs: Do not use RFIs to request the following:

a. Approval of submittals (use procedures specified elsewhere in this section).

b. Approval of substitutions (see Section - 01 6000 - Product Requirements)

c. Changes that entail change in Contract Time and Contract Sum (comply with provisions of the Conditions of the Contract).

d. Different work product other than those indicated in the Contract Drawings and

Specifications (comply with provisions of the Conditions of the Contract).

3. Improper RFIs: Requests not prepared in conformance to requirements of this section, and/or missing key information required to render an actionable response. They will be returned without a response.

4. Frivolous RFIs: Requests regarding information that is clearly indicated on, or reasonably inferable from, the Contract Documents, with no additional input required to clarify the question. They will be returned without a response.

a. The Owner reserves the right to assess the Contractor for the costs (on time-and-materials basis) incurred by the Architect, and any of its consultants, due to processing of such RFIs.

E. Content: Include identifiers necessary for tracking the status of each RFI, and information necessary to provide an actionable response.

1. Official Project name and number, and any additional required identifiers established in

Contract Documents.

2. Owner's, Architect's, and Contractor's names.

3. Discrete and consecutive RFI number, and descriptive subject/title.

4. Issue date, and requested reply date.

5. Reference to particular Contract Document(s) requiring additional information/interpretation. Identify pertinent drawing and detail number and/or specification section number, title, and paragraph(s).

6. Annotations: Field dimensions and/or description of conditions which have engendered the request.

7. Contractor's suggested resolution: A written and/or a graphic solution, to scale, is required in cases where clarification of coordination issues is involved, for example;

routing, clearances, and/or specific locations of work shown diagrammatically in Contract Documents. If applicable, state the likely impact of the suggested resolution on Contract Time or the Contract Sum.

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F. Attachments: Include sketches, coordination drawings, descriptions, photos, submittals, and other information necessary to substantiate the reason for the request.

G. RFI Log: Prepare and maintain a tabular log of RFIs for the duration of the project.

1. Indicate current status of every RFI. Update log promptly and on a regular basis.

2. Note dates of when each request is made, and when a response is received.

3. Highlight items requiring priority or expedited response.

4. Highlight items for which a timely response has not been received to date.

H. Review Time: Architect will respond and return RFIs to Contractor within seven calendar days of receipt. For the purpose of establishing the start of the mandated response period, RFIs received after 12:00 noon will be considered as having been received on the following regular working day.

1. Response period may be shortened or lengthened for specific items, subject to mutual agreement, and recorded in a timely manner in progress meeting minutes.

I. Responses: Content of answered RFIs will not constitute in any manner a directive or authorization to perform extra work or delay the project. If in Contractor's belief it is likely to lead to a change to Contract Sum or Contract Time, promptly issue a notice to this effect, and follow up with an appropriate Change Order request to Owner.

1. Response may include a request for additional information, in which case the original RFI will be deemed as having been answered, and an amended one is to be issued forthwith. Identify the amended RFI with an R suffix to the original number.

2. Do not extend applicability of a response to specific item to encompass other similar conditions, unless specifically so noted in the response.

3. Upon receipt of a response, promptly review and distribute it to all affected parties, and update the RFI Log.

4. Notify Architect within seven calendar days if an additional or corrected response is required by submitting an amended version of the original RFI, identified as specified above.

3.08 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE

A. Submit to Architect for review a schedule for submittals in tabular format.

1. Submit at the same time as the preliminary schedule specified in Section - 01 3216 - Construction Progress Schedule.

2. Coordinate with Contractor's construction schedule and schedule of values.

3. Format schedule to allow tracking of status of submittals throughout duration of construction.

4. Arrange information to include scheduled date for initial submittal, specification number and title, submittal category (for review or for information), description of item of work covered, and role and name of subcontractor.

5. Account for time required for preparation, review, manufacturing, fabrication and delivery when establishing submittal delivery and review deadline dates.

a. For assemblies, equipment, systems comprised of multiple components and/or requiring detailed coordination with other work, allow for additional time to make corrections or revisions to initial submittals, and time for their review.

3.09 SUBMITTALS FOR REVIEW

A. When the following are specified in individual sections, submit them for review:

1. Product data.

2. Shop drawings.

3. Samples for selection.

4. Samples for verification.

B. Submit to Architect for review for the limited purpose of checking for compliance with information given and the design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

C. Samples will be reviewed for aesthetic, color, or finish selection.

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D. After review, provide copies and distribute in accordance with SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES article below and for record documents purposes described in Section 01 7800 - Closeout Submittals.

3.10 SUBMITTALS FOR INFORMATION

A. When the following are specified in individual sections, submit them for information:

1. Design data.

2. Certificates.

3. Test reports.

4. Inspection reports.

5. Manufacturer's instructions.

6. Manufacturer's field reports.

7. Other types indicated.

B. Submit for Architect's knowledge as contract administrator or for Owner.

3.11 SUBMITTALS FOR PROJECT CLOSEOUT

A. Submit Correction Punch List for Substantial Completion.

B. Submit Final Correction Punch List for Substantial Completion.

C. When the following are specified in individual sections, submit them at project closeout in compliance with requirements of Section 01 7800 - Closeout Submittals:

1. Project record documents.

2. Operation and maintenance data.

3. Warranties.

4. Bonds.

5. Other types as indicated.

D. Submit for Owner's benefit during and after project completion.

3.12 NUMBER OF COPIES OF SUBMITTALS

A. Electronic Documents: Submit one electronic copy in PDF format; an electronically-marked up file will be returned. Create PDFs at native size and right-side up; illegible files will be rejected.

B. Samples: Submit the number specified in individual specification sections; one of which will be retained by Architect.

1. After review, produce duplicates.

2. Retained samples will not be returned to Contractor unless specifically so stated.

3.13 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. General Requirements:

1. Use a single transmittal for related items.

2. Submit separate packages of submittals for review and submittals for information, when included in the same specification section.

3. Transmit using approved form.

a. Use form generated by Electronic Document Submittal Service software.

4. Sequentially identify each item. For revised submittals use original number and a sequential numerical suffix.

5. Identify: Project; Contractor; subcontractor or supplier; pertinent drawing and detail number; and specification section number and article/paragraph, as appropriate on each copy.

6. Apply Contractor's stamp, signed or initialed certifying that review, approval, verification of products required, field dimensions, adjacent construction work, and coordination of information is in accordance with the requirements of the work and Contract Documents.

a. Submittals from sources other than the Contractor, or without Contractor's stamp will not be acknowledged, reviewed, or returned.

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7. Deliver each submittal on date noted in submittal schedule, unless an earlier date has been agreed to by all affected parties, and is of the benefit to the project.

a. Upload submittals in electronic form to Electronic Document Submittal Service website.

8. Schedule submittals to expedite the Project, and coordinate submission of related items.

a. For each submittal for review, allow 15 days excluding delivery time to and from the Contractor.

b. For sequential reviews involving Architect's consultants, Owner, or another affected party, allow an additional 7 days.

9. Identify variations from Contract Documents and product or system limitations that may be detrimental to successful performance of the completed work.

10. Provide space for Contractor and Architect review stamps.

11. When revised for resubmission, identify all changes made since previous submission.

12. Distribute reviewed submittals. Instruct parties to promptly report inability to comply with requirements.

13. Incomplete submittals will not be reviewed, unless they are partial submittals for distinct portion(s) of the work, and have received prior approval for their use.

B. Product Data Procedures:

1. Submit only information required by individual specification sections.

2. Collect required information into a single submittal.

3. Submit concurrently with related shop drawing submittal.

4. Do not submit (Material) Safety Data Sheets for materials or products.

C. Shop Drawing Procedures:

1. Prepare accurate, drawn-to-scale, original shop drawing documentation by interpreting

Contract Documents and coordinating related work.

2. Do not reproduce Contract Documents to create shop drawings.

3. Generic, non-project-specific information submitted as shop drawings do not meet the requirements for shop drawings.

D. Samples Procedures:

1. Transmit related items together as single package.

2. Identify each item to allow review for applicability in relation to shop drawings showing installation locations.

3. Include with transmittal high-resolution image files of samples to facilitate electronic review and approval.

3.14 SUBMITTAL REVIEW

A. Submittals for Review: Architect will review each submittal, and approve, or take other appropriate action.

B. Submittals for Information: Architect will acknowledge receipt and review. See below for actions to be taken.

C. Architect's actions will be reflected by marking each returned submittal using virtual stamp on electronic submittals.

D. Architect's and consultants' actions on items submitted for review:

1. "Approved", or language with same legal meaning.

2. "Approved as Noted, Resubmission not required", or language with same legal meaning.

a. At Contractor's option, submit corrected item, with review notations acknowledged and incorporated.

3. "Approved as Noted, Resubmit for Record", or language with same legal meaning.

a. Resubmit corrected item, with review notations acknowledged and incorporated. Resubmit separately, or as part of project record documents.

4. "Revise and Resubmit".

a. Resubmit revised item, with review notations acknowledged and incorporated.

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5. "Rejected".

a. Submit item complying with requirements of Contract Documents.

E. Architect's and consultants' actions on items submitted for information:

1. Items for which no action was taken:

a. "Received" - to notify the Contractor that the submittal has been received for record only.

2. Items for which action was taken:

a. "Reviewed" - no further action is required from Contractor.

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SECTION 01 4000

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Submittals.

B. Quality assurance.

C. References and standards.

D. Testing and inspection agencies and services.

E. Contractor's construction-related professional design services.

F. Contractor's design-related professional design services.

G. Control of installation.

H. Mock-ups.

I. Tolerances.

J. Manufacturers' field services.

K. Defect Assessment.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Document 00 3100 - Available Project Information: Soil investigation data.

B. Section 01 3000 - Administrative Requirements: Submittal procedures.

C. Section 01 6000 - Product Requirements: Requirements for material and product quality.

1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. ASTM C1077 - Standard Practice for Agencies Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates for

Use in Construction and Criteria for Testing Agency Evaluation; 2026.

B. ASTM D3740 - Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction; 2023.

C. ASTM E329 - Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection; 2025b.

D. ASTM E543 - Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing; 2026.

E. IAS AC89 - Accreditation Criteria for Testing Laboratories; 2021.

1.04 DEFINITIONS

A. Contractor's Quality Control Plan: Contractor's management plan for executing the Contract for

Construction.

B. Contractor's Professional Design Services: Design of some aspect or portion of the project by party other than the design professional of record. Provide these services as part of the Contract for Construction.

1. Design Services Types Required:

a. Construction-Related: Services Contractor needs to provide in order to carry out the Contractor’s sole responsibilities for construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures.

b. Design-Related: Design services explicitly required to be performed by another design professional due to highly-technical and/or specialized nature of a portion of the project. Services primarily involve engineering analysis, calculations, and design, and are not intended to alter the aesthetic aspects of the design.

C. Design Data: Design-related, signed and sealed drawings, calculations, specifications, certifications, shop drawings and other submittals provided by Contractor, and prepared directly by, or under direct supervision of, appropriately licensed design professional.

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1.05 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION-RELATED PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES

A. Coordination: Contractor's professional design services are subject to requirements of project's

Conditions for Construction Contract.

B. Provide such engineering design services as may be necessary to plan and safely conduct certain construction operations, pertaining to, but not limited to the following:

1. Temporary sheeting, shoring, or supports.

2. Temporary scaffolding.

3. Temporary bracing.

4. Temporary falsework for support of spanning or arched structures.

5. Temporary foundation underpinning.

6. Temporary stairs or steps required for construction access only.

7. Temporary hoist(s) and rigging.

8. Investigation of soil conditions to support construction equipment.

1.06 CONTRACTOR'S DESIGN-RELATED PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES

A. Coordination: Contractor's professional design services are subject to…