8-Exhibit A - Specifications.pdf

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Fleet Services Building Construction Specifications

This document comprises comprehensive construction specifications for Pinal County's new Fleet Services Building to be constructed in Florence, Arizona. The specifications outline all materials, products, equipment, and construction methods required for a multi-building complex including slab-on-grade foundations, masonry construction with steel joists and metal deck, as well as complete mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems. The project encompasses detailed technical requirements across 49 specification divisions covering structural elements, building envelope components, interior finishes, mechanical and electrical systems, and site improvements. The specifications reference the October 30, 2025 construction document date and indicate that Burns Wald-Hopkins Shambach Architects (BWS) prepared the contract documents with coordinated consultant teams including civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and landscape engineering firms. The project includes an allowance of $500,000 for owner-approved construction changes and three alternate items including a fuel station, radio/IT building, and wash bays. A preconstruction conference must be held after contract execution and prior to commencing construction activities, with weekly progress meetings required throughout the project duration.

The specifications establish quality assurance requirements including compliance with applicable codes, standards, and referenced industry organizations such as NFPA, ASTM, ACI, and AWS. All equipment and material submittals must be reviewed and approved prior to ordering, with shop drawings required for fabricated items. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty on all work from the date of final acceptance and maintain adequate project insurance and bonding. The specifications require testing, adjusting, and balancing of mechanical systems by independent AABC-certified agencies, with final certification before substantial completion. All plumbing systems must be sterilized and certified, and mechanical systems must be operationally tested for a minimum of seven consecutive 24-hour days. The contractor is responsible for securing permits, arranging inspections, and complying with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Record drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, warranty documentation, and staff training must be provided at project closeout.

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CONSULTANTS

BWS Project Number:

261 North Court Avenue

Tucson, Arizona 85701

520.795.2705 www.bwsarchs.com bws ARCHITECTS

CIVIL

Civil & Environmental Consultants

555 E. River Road, #301

Tucson, AZ 85704

Phone: (520) 321-4625

STRUCTURAL

Turner Structural Engineering

2806 N. Alvernon Way, #400

Tucson, AZ 85712

Phone: (520) 323-3422

LANDSCAPE

McGann & Associates

6814 N Oracle Road, #210

Tucson, AZ 85704

Phone: (520) 297-9540

MECH/PLUMB/FIRE

Zona Technical Engineering

6422 E Speedway Blvd, #130

Tucson, AZ 85710

Phone: (520) 200-2612

ELECTRICAL

M3 Engineering and Technology

2051 W. Sunset Rd, #101

Tucson, AZ 85704

Phone: (520) 293-1488

FLEET SERVICES

Whitman, Requardt & Associates

801 S. Caroline St, Baltimore, Maryland 21231

Phone: (410) 235-3450

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EXPIRES 06/30/2028

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

10/30/2025

2421.000

PINAL COUNTY

FLEET SERVICES

North Bowling Road

Florence, Arizona 85132

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Pinal County BWS 2421.000

FLEET SERVICES

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

PROJECT MANUAL CONTENTS - CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

PROJECT MANUAL

Pinal County

FLEET SERVICES

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

October 30, 2025

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Division 1 – General Requirements 011100 Summary 012100 Allowances 012300 Alternates 013100 Project Meetings 013216 Construction Progress Schedule 013300 Submittals 014000 Quality Requirements 014200 References 015000 Temporary Facilities 017300 Execution Requirements 017400 Warranties 017700 Project Closeout 017823 Operation and Maintenance Data 017839 Project Record Documents

Division 2 – Existing Conditions – Not Used

Division 3 - Concrete 033000 Cast-In-Place Concrete

Division 4 – Masonry 042000 Unit Masonry

Division 5 - Metals 050000 Miscellaneous Metal Fabrications – Landscape 051200 Structural Steel 052100 Steel Joists 053100 Steel Deck 054000 Cold-Formed Framing 055000 Metal Fabrications 055700 Custom Metal Fabrications

Division 6 – Wood, Plastics, and Composites 061000 Rough Carpentry 064023 Architectural Woodwork 066400 Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Panels (FRP) For Walls 067100 FRP Fabrications 068214 FRP Railings

Division 7 - Thermal and Moisture Protection 072100 Insulation 072700 Air Barriers (Building Wrap) 074112 Metal Wall, Canopy, and Soffit Panels 075423 Thermoplastic Polyolefin Roofing System (TPO) 076200 Flashing and Sheet Metal 077200 Roof Hatch 078400 Firestopping 079200 Joint Sealers

Division 8 - Doors and Windows 081113 Steel (Hollow Metal) Doors and Frames 081416 Wood Doors 083113 Access Panels 083300 Rolling Counter Doors 083323 Overhead Coiling Doors 083613 Sectional Overhead Doors 085800 Horizontal Sliding Service Windows 087100 Door Hardware 088000 Glazing 089001 Aluminum Sunshades

Division 9 – Finishes 092900 Gypsum Drywall Systems 093000 Tile 095133 Acoustical Panel Ceilings 096650 Resilient Flooring and Resilient Accessories 096813 Modular Carpet 099000 Painting

Division 10 – Specialties 101000 Tack Panels 101001 Markerboards 101400 Building Letters and Numerals 101416 Plaques 101423 Room Signage 102113 Toilet Compartments 102800 Toilet Accessories 104413 Fire Extinguishers and Cabinets 105113 Metal Lockers 107500 Flagpole

Division 11 – Equipment 110610 Schedules for Vehicle and Pedestrian Equipment 111100 Shop Equipment 111200 Parking Control Equipment 114001 Miscellaneous Equipment – KNOX Boxes 119000 Fabricated Equipment

Division 12 – Furnishings 122413 Rolling Window Shades 129300 Site Furniture and Equipment

Division 13 - Special Construction – Not Used

Division 14 – Conveyances 144500 Vehicle Lifts

Division 21- Fire Protection 211100 Fire Protection

Division 22 – Plumbing 220500 Basic Plumbing Materials and Methods 224000 Plumbing

Division 23 – Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning 230500 Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods 230593 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing 230700 Mechanical Insulation 230900 Energy Monitoring and Control System (EMCS) 231323 Facility Aboveground Fuel-Oil Storage Tanks 232000 Building Services Piping 233000 Air Distribution 237000 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Equipment

Division 26 – Electrical 260500 General Electrical Provisions 260754 Overcurrent Protective Device Arc-Flash Study 262200 Dry Type Transformers 262700 Basic Materials and Methods 263213 Emergency Generator and Automatic Transfer Switch 263413 Distribution Switchboards 265100 Lighting Fixtures

Division 27 – Communications 270000 Telecommunications 270650 Fiber Optic Building Backbone Cable Schedule

Division 28 – Electronic Safety And Security 281300 Access Control 283111 Multiplex Fire Alarm

Division 31 – Earthwork 312000 Earthwork Geotechnical Engineering Report 313116 Termite Control

Division 32 – Exterior Improvements 321216 Hot-Mixed Asphalt Paving 321313 Portland Cement Concrete Paving 328000 Irrigation System 329000 Landscape Work

Division 33 – Utilities – Not Used

END OF INDEX

SUMMARY 011100 - 1

SECTION 011100 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Identification: The project consists of several new buildings – slab on grade, masonry construction, with steel joists and metal deck. Work includes all finishes, systems, and equipment, as well as utilities, grading, landscaping, and parking.

1. Project Location: Florence, Arizona

2. Owner: Pinal County.

B. Architect Identification: The Contract Documents, dated October 30, 2025, have been prepared for the Project by Burns Wald-Hopkins Shambach Architects (BWS) and their consultants.

1.3 USE OF PREMISES

A. The contractor will have full control of the site during the work.

1.4 SPECIFICATION FORMATS AND CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Format: The Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections using the

49-division format and CSI/CSC's "MasterFormat" numbering system.

1. Section Identification: The Specifications use section numbers and titles to help cross-referencing in the Contract Documents. Sections in the Project Manual are in numeric sequence; however, the sequence is incomplete. Consult the table of contents at the beginning of the Project Manual to determine numbers and names of sections in the Contract Documents.

B. 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. Abbreviated Language: Language used in the Specifications and other Contract

Documents may be abbreviated. Words and meanings shall be interpreted as appropriate. Words implied, but not stated, shall be inferred as the sense requires.

Singular words shall be interpreted as plural, and plural words shall be interpreted as singular where applicable as the context of the Contract Documents indicates.

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2. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications.

Requirements expressed in the imperative mood are to be performed by the Contractor.

Occasionally, the indicative or subjunctive mood may be used in the Section Text for clarity to describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by Contractor or by others when so noted.

a. 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.

1.5 LAYING OUT OF THE WORK: Prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall carefully compare and check all drawings, each with the other, that in any way affect the locations or elevation of the work to be executed by him, and should any discrepancy be found, he shall immediately report the same to the Architect for verifications and adjustments. Any duplication of work made necessary by failure or neglect on the Contractor's part to comply with this provision shall be done at his sole expense.

A. The drawings accompanying these specifications indicate generally the design and arrangement of all apparatus, fixtures, accessories, etc., necessary to complete the work required. The exact location or arrangement of equipment is subject to minor changes necessitated by field conditions and shall be made as required without additional cost to the Owner.

B. If there is a discrepancy between documents, the most stringent requirements shall be assumed to apply to the work. Contractor shall not scale drawings if dimensions are not shown, but shall ask for clarification from the architect.

C. Surveys, Benchmarks, Lines and Levels: Working from data established by his property survey, Contractor shall establish and maintain benchmarks and other dependable markers and set lines and levels for the work on site as needed to properly locate each element of entire project. Contractor shall calculate and measure required dimensions as shown (within recognized tolerances). Contractor shall not scale drawings to determine dimensions. Contractor shall advise tradesmen performing the work of marked lines and levels provided for their use in layout of work.

D. EXISTING CONDITIONS:

1. The existing utilities and other conditions shown or referred to on the drawings or in the specifications were located from existing reference drawings. While it may be reasonable to assume that the locations are reasonably accurate, the Contractor shall utilize Blue Staking Services or District facilities information as available for all areas where existing utilities are known or thought to exist.

Contractor should use extreme caution in trenching, cutting asphalt or concrete, etc., in the event that existing utilities are other than as may indicated on the drawings.

a. Reference also the Geotechnical Evaluation Report prepared by

Terracon PN 63245047 dated July 25, 2025, and is included after Section 312000 – Earthwork.

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2. If the Contractor should encounter utilities or conditions not shown on available reference materials, immediately notify the Architect who will direct Contractor in removal, repair, and/or rerouting of utilities and resolution of unexpected conditions.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 011100

ALLOWANCES 012100 - 1

SECTION 012100 - ALLOWANCES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements governing allowances.

1. The General Contractor shall include in the Contract Sum the allowance described in this section for use for additional work not shown on the plans or specifications, usage as approved by the Architect and the Owner’s Representative. Items covered by these allowances shall be supplied for such amount and by such persons as the Owner may direct, however, the General Contractor will not be required to employ persons against whom a reasonable objection is made.

2. Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents:

a. These allowances shall cover the cost to the General Contractor, less any applicable trade discount, of the materials and equipment required by the allowance delivered at the site, and all applicable taxes;

b. The General Contractor’s costs for unloading and handling at the site, labor, installation costs, overhead, profit, and other expenses contemplated for the original bid shall be included in the contract sum and not the allowance;

c. Whenever the cost is more than or less than the allowance, the Contract Sum shall be adjusted accordingly by Change Order.

B. Types of allowances include the following:

1. Lump-sum allowances.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF ALLOWANCES

A. Allowance No. 1: Provide an allowance in the Base Bid of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($500,000) for Owner approved construction changes. This shall not include work explained or inferred anywhere in the construction documents.

END OF SECTION 012100

ALTERNATES 012300 - 1

SECTION 012300 - ALTERNATES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for alternates.

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Alternate: An amount proposed by bidders and stated on the Bid Form for certain work defined in the bidding requirements that may be added to or deducted from the base bid amount if Owner decides to accept a corresponding change either in the amount of construction to be completed or in the products, materials, equipment, systems, or installation methods described in the Contract Documents.

1. Alternates described in this Section are part of the Work only if enumerated in the Agreement.

2. The cost or credit for each alternate is the net addition to or deduction from the Contract Sum to incorporate alternate into the Work. No other adjustments are made to the Contract Sum.

1.4 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Revise or adjust affected adjacent work as necessary to completely integrate work of the alternate into Project.

1. Include as part of each alternate, miscellaneous devices, accessory objects, and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation whether or not indicated as part of alternate.

B. Notification: Immediately following award of the Contract, notify each party involved, in writing, of the status of each alternate. Indicate if alternates have been accepted, rejected, or deferred for later consideration. Include a complete description of negotiated revisions to alternates.

C. Execute accepted alternates under the same conditions as other work of the Contract.

D. Schedule: A schedule of alternates is included at the end of this Section. Specification Sections referenced in schedule contain requirements for materials necessary to achieve the work described under each alternate.

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PART 2 – PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES

A. Alternate No. 1 – Provide Fuel Station and associated work.

B. Alternate No. 2 – Construct Radio/IT Building.

C. Alternate No. 3 – Construct Wash Bays.

END OF SECTION 012300

PROJECT MEETINGS 013100 - 1

SECTION 013100 - PROJECT MEETINGS

A. RELATED DOCUMENTS:

1. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division-1 Specification Sections, apply to this section.

2. Section 013216 – Construction Progress Schedule.

B. SUMMARY: This section specifies administrative and procedural requirements for project meetings including but not limited to:

Pre-construction conference Pre-Installation Conferences Coordination meetings Progress meetings

C. PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE:

1. To be held after execution of the Agreement and prior to commencement of construction activities.

2. Attendees: The Owner, Architect, and their consultants, the Contractor and his superintendent, major subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers and other concerned parties shall each be represented at the conference by persons familiar with and authorized to conclude matters relating to the work.

3. Agenda: Discuss items of significance that could affect progress including such topics as:

tentative construction schedule critical work sequencing designation of responsible personnel procedures for processing change orders procedures for processing applications for payment distribution of contract documents process for submittals of shop drawings, product data and samples preparation of record documents office, work, access, and storage areas equipment deliveries and priorities housekeeping working hours

4. The General Contractor will chair the conference, record significant discussions and distribute copies of minutes of the conference promptly to everyone concerned.

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D. COORDINATION MEETINGS:

1. Conduct coordination meetings with subcontractors as required to expedite job progress. Project coordination meetings are in addition to specific meetings held for other purposes, such as regular progress meetings and special pre-installation meetings.

2. Request representation at each meeting by every party currently involved in coordination or planning for the construction activities involved.

3. The GC will chair the meetings, record significant discussions of each meeting and distribute copies of minutes of each meeting promptly to everyone concerned.

E. PROGRESS MEETINGS:

1. Job site meetings may be called by Owner as deemed necessary to coordinate, expedite, or schedule the work of this contract. At a minimum, meetings may be held weekly at the job site or over the internet with the Owner's representative(s), Architect's representative, and Contractor's Project Manager and Site Superintendent. Weekly progress meetings will continue through to final completion of the project. The Contractor will report on the progress of the construction, review "as-built" conditions, and provide an update on the schedules. Coordination meetings may be held concurrently with progress meetings.

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

Include topics for discussion as appropriate to the current status of the project.

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

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

4. Documentation Status: Review status of critical submittals, requests for information, proposal requests/change proposals, change orders, and similar items.

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5. The Architect will chair the meetings, record significant discussions and, soon after each meeting, electronically distribute copies of minutes of each meeting to each party present and to other members of the construction team.

END OF SECTION 013100

BWS Architects Office Master 013216 - 1 Construction Progress Schedule

SECTION 013216 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Preliminary schedule.

B. Construction progress schedule, bar chart type.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 011000 – Summary.

1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. AGC (CPSM) - Construction Planning and Scheduling Manual; 2004.

B. M-H (CPM) - CPM in Construction Management - Project Management with CPM; 2016, with Addendum (2021).

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Within 10 days after date of Agreement, submit preliminary schedule.

B. If preliminary schedule requires revision after review, submit revised schedule within 10 days.

C. Within 20 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 10 days after joint review, submit complete schedule.

E. Submit updated schedule with each Application for Payment.

F. Submit in PDF format.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Scheduler: Contractor's personnel or specialist Consultant specializing in CPM scheduling with one years minimum experience in scheduling construction work of a complexity comparable to this Project, and having use of computer facilities capable of delivering a detailed graphic printout within 48 hours of request.

1.6 SCHEDULE FORMAT

A. Listings: In chronological order according to the start date for each activity. Identify each activity with the applicable specification section number.

B. Diagram Sheet Size: Maximum 22 x 17 inches (560 x 432 mm).

BWS Architects Office Master 013216 - 2 Construction Progress Schedule

C. Scale and Spacing: To allow for notations and revisions.

PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE

A. Prepare preliminary schedule in the form of a horizontal bar chart.

3.2 CONTENT

A. Show complete sequence of construction by activity, with dates for beginning and completion of each element of construction.

B. Identify each item by specification section number.

C. Identify work of separate stages and other logically grouped activities.

D. Provide sub-schedules to define critical portions of the entire schedule.

E. Show accumulated percentage of completion of each item, and total percentage of Work completed, as of the first day of each month.

F. Provide separate schedule of submittal dates for shop drawings, product data, and samples, owner-furnished products, products identified under Allowances, and dates reviewed submittals will be required from Architect. Indicate decision dates for selection of finishes.

G. Indicate delivery dates for owner-furnished products.

H. Provide legend for symbols and abbreviations used.

3.3 BAR CHARTS

A. Include a separate bar for each major portion of Work or operation.

B. Identify the first work day of each week.

3.4 REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF SCHEDULE

A. Participate in joint review and evaluation of schedule with Architect at each submittal.

B. Evaluate project status to determine work behind schedule and work ahead of schedule.

C. After review, revise as necessary as result of review, and resubmit within 10 days.

3.5 UPDATING SCHEDULE

A. Maintain schedules to record actual start and finish dates of completed activities.

B. Indicate progress of each activity to date of revision, with projected completion date of each activity.

BWS Architects Office Master 013216 - 3 Construction Progress Schedule

C. Annotate diagrams to graphically depict current status of Work.

D. Identify activities modified since previous submittal, major changes in Work, and other identifiable changes.

E. Indicate changes required to maintain Date of Substantial Completion.

F. Submit reports required to support recommended changes.

G. Provide narrative report to define problem areas, anticipated delays, and impact on the schedule. Report corrective action taken or proposed and its effect.

3.6 DISTRIBUTION OF SCHEDULE

A. Distribute copies of updated schedules to Contractor's project site file, to subcontractors, suppliers, Architect, Owner, and other concerned parties.

B. Instruct recipients to promptly report, in writing, problems anticipated by projections indicated in schedules.

END OF SECTION 013216

SUBMITTALS 013300 - 1

SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTALS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Work related submittals including shop drawings, product data, samples and non-administrative miscellaneous submittals related directly to the work.

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS

Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division-1 Specification sections, apply to work of this section.

A. Coordination Drawings: The contractor shall work with appropriate subcontractors to provide coordination drawings for all work above ceilings. Drawings shall fully address mechanical, electrical, data, fire sprinklers, fire alarm, and other systems as appropriate.

1.3 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS:

A. General

Submittals, (as well as other project documentation, such as RFI, COR, ASI, drawings, specifications, etc.), will be handled through the cloud-based document management program described in this section.

B. The types of submittal requirements specified in this section include shop drawings, product data, samples and miscellaneous work-related submittals. Individual submittal requirements are specified in applicable sections for each unit of work. Refer to other Division-1 sections and other contract documents for requirements of administrative submittals.

C. Definitions: Work-related submittals of this section are categorized for convenience as follows:

1. Shop drawings include specially-prepared technical data for the project, including drawings, diagrams, performance curves, data sheets, schedules, templates, patterns, reports, calculations, instructions, measurements and similar information not in standard printed form for general application to more than one project.

2. Product data include standard printed information on materials, products and systems; not specially-prepared for this project, other than the designation of selections from among available choices printed therein. Include manufacturer's standard printed recommendations for application and use, compliance with standards, applications for labels and seals, maintenance information, and special coordination requirements for installation.

3. Samples include both fabricated and unfabricated physical examples of materials, products and units of work; both as complete units and as smaller portions of units of work; either for limited visual inspection or, (where indicated), for more detailed testing and analysis.

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a. Approved physical samples shall be delivered to the job site and be maintained in the job site office.

4. Miscellaneous submittals related directly to the work, (non-administrative), include warranties, coordination drawings, maintenance agreements, workmanship bonds, survey data and reports, physical work records, quality testing and certifying reports, copies of industry standards, record drawings, field measurement data, operating and maintenance materials, overrun stock, and similar information, devices and materials applicable to the work and not processed as shop drawings, product data or samples.

1.4 INTENT

A. The review of shop drawings is intended to be a preview of what the Contractor intends to provide and functions as an effort to foresee unacceptable materials or methods and to avoid the possibility of their rejection at the project site. Review of submittals will be only for conformance with the design concept of the project and compliance with the information given in the Contract Documents. Review of shop drawings does not preclude Contractor from meeting all requirements of the Contract Documents and providing the work as documented therein.

B. The Contractor is responsible for dimensions to be confirmed at the site; for information that pertains solely to fabrication processes or to the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction; for actual quantities of items to be furnished;

and for coordination of the work of all trades. The Architect's approval of a specific item does not indicate approval of an assembly of which the item is a component.

1.5 GENERAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

A. Coordination and Sequencing: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of the work so that work will not be delayed by submittals. Coordinate and sequence different submittals for same work, and for interfacing units of work, so that one unit of work will not be delayed for coordination with another. The Contractor shall provide a list of all required submittals, along with a sequence that the submittals will be provided, for review by the Architect.

B. No fabrication of work shall be done, or any parts thereof shipped to site prior to approval of required submittals for such work.

C. Submittals will not be reviewed which do not bear Contractor's signature and statement that Contractor has reviewed submittal and the contents of the submittals are in full conformity with the contract documents, except as noted. Contractor will be held responsible for any delay in the progress of the work which may be due to his failure to observe these requirements, and the time for the completion of his contract will not be e extended on account of his failure to submit information promptly.

D. Review Times: The schedule of shop drawings shall include 14 calendar days for review of each submittal by the Architect, although the Architect will attempt to review submittals as quickly as possible. For complex submittals allow for a ten-calendar day resubmittal review time by the Architect, if required. Revise submittal schedule and resubmit when progress deviates from previous schedule by 7 calendar days.

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1.6 PREPARATION OF SUBMITTALS

A. Show Contractor's executed review and approval marking and provide space for Architect's "Action" marking. Package each submittal appropriately for transmittal and handling. Submittals which are received from sources other than through Contractor's office will be returned "without action".

1. Installer's Copy: Do not proceed with ordering or installation of materials, products or systems until final copy of applicable submittal is in possession of Installer.

1.7 ADDITIONAL DISTRIBUTION AND COORDINATION OF SUBMITTALS BY CONTRACTOR

A. Provide additional distribution of submittals (not included in foregoing copy submittal requirements) to subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, governing authorities and others as necessary for proper coordination of the work. Include such additional copies in transmittal to Architect where required to receive "Action" marking before final distribution. Show such distributions on transmittal forms.

1.8 SPECIFIC-CATEGORY SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Shop drawing and product data submittals shall be transmitted to Architect in electronic (PDF) format using Submittal Exchange or ProCore, a cloud-based website service designed specifically for transmitting submittals between construction team members, and overall management of all types of documentation during the construction process.

B. The intent of electronic submittals is to expedite the construction process by reducing paperwork, improving information flow, and decreasing turnaround time.

C. The electronic submittal process is not intended for color samples, color charts, or physical material samples.

1.9 PROCEDURES

A. Submittal Preparation: Contractor may use any or all of the following options:

1. Subcontractors and Suppliers provide electronic (PDF) submittals to Contractor via the project management website.

2. Subcontractors and Suppliers provide paper submittals to General Contractor who electronically scans and converts to PDF format.

3. Subcontractors and Suppliers provide paper submittals to Scanning Service which electronically scans and converts to PDF format.

B. Contractor shall review and apply electronic stamp certifying that the submittal complies with the requirements of the Contract Documents including verification of manufacturer / product, dimensions and coordination of information with other parts of the work.

C. Contractor shall transmit each submittal to Architect, and any other designated construction team members using the project management system.

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D. Architect / Engineer review comments will be made available on the management website for downloading. Contractor will receive email notice of completed review.

E. Distribution of reviewed submittals to subcontractors and suppliers is the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.10 COSTS

A. General Contractor shall include the full cost of the project management system subscription in their bid proposal. This cost shall be included in the Contract Amount.

The GC shall directly verify such costs with the service provider prior to bid.

1.11 INTERNET SERVICE AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

A. Email address and Internet access at Contractor’s main office.

B. Adobe Acrobat (www.adobe.com), Bluebeam PDF Revu (www.bluebeam.com), or other similar PDF review software for applying electronic stamps and comments.

1.12 SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS)

A. Comply with OSHA Globally Harmonized Criteria.

1.13 EQUIPMENT SUBMITTALS

A. Submit all submittals for equipment in a given system, such as an air handling system, at one time.

1. Piping, conduit, equipment, etc. submittals shall be accompanied with support/suspension information intended to be used for installation.

1.14 SAMPLES

A. Provide units identical with final condition of proposed materials or products for the work.

Include "range" samples (not less than 3 units) where unavoidable variations are to be expected and describe or identify variations between units of each set. Provide full set of optional samples where Architect's selection is required. Prepare samples to match Architect's sample where so indicated. Include information with each sample to show generic description, source or product name and manufacturer, limitations, and compliance with standards. Samples are submitted for review and confirmation of color, pattern, texture, and "kind" by Architect. Architect will not "test" samples (except as otherwise indicated) for compliance with other requirements, which are therefore the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor.

1.15 INSPECTION AND TEST REPORTS

A. Classify each as either "shop drawing" or "product data", depending upon whether report is uniquely prepared for project or a standard publication of workmanship control testing at point of production, and process accordingly.

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1.16 MATERIALS AND TOOLS

A. Refer to individual work sections for required quantities of spare parts, extra and overrun stock, maintenance tools and devices, keys, and similar physical units to be submitted.

1.17 ACTION ON SUBMITTALS

A. Architect's Action: Where action and return is required, Architect will review each submittal and return with comments within a reasonable period of time. Where submittal must be held for coordination, Contractor will be so advised without delay.

B. Review comments may be interpreted as follows:

1. "Approved" or "Reviewed": Work may proceed, provided it complies with Contract Documents.

2. "Approved As Noted", “Correct as Noted”, or “Reviewed with Comments”: Work may proceed, provided it complies with notations and corrections on submittal and with Contract Documents. This may include some portions of submittals to be resubmitted or additional information to be provided.

3. Revise and Resubmit", "Not Approved", "Rejected", or “Submit Specified Item”:

Do not proceed with the work. Revise submittal in accordance with notations and corrections and resubmit without delay.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS – NOT USED

PART 3 – EXECUTION – NOT USED

END OF SECTION 013300

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 014000 - 1

SECTION 014000 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance and quality control.

1. Building Element Mockup: Section includes a description of required field-built mockup – depicted on drawings.

B. Testing and inspecting services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

1. Specific quality-assurance and -control requirements for individual construction activities are specified in the Sections that specify those activities. Requirements in those Sections may also cover production of standard products.

2. Specified tests, inspections, and related actions do not limit Contractor's other quality-assurance and -control procedures that facilitate compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

3. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality-assurance and -control services required by Architect, Owner, Commissioning Authority, or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this Section.

4. Specific test and inspection requirements are not specified in this Section.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Quality-Assurance Services: Activities, actions, and procedures performed before and during execution of the Work to guard against defects and deficiencies and substantiate that proposed construction will comply with requirements.

B. Quality-Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during and after execution of the Work to evaluate that actual products incorporated into the Work and completed construction comply with requirements. Services do not include contract enforcement activities performed by Architect.

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C. Mockups: Full-size physical assemblies that are constructed on-site. Mockups are constructed to verify selections made under Sample submittals; to demonstrate aesthetic effects and, where indicated, qualities of materials and execution; to review coordination, testing, or operation; to show interface between dissimilar materials; and to demonstrate compliance with specified installation tolerances. Mockups are not Samples. Unless otherwise indicated, approved mockups establish the standard by which the Work will be judged.

1. See mockup drawing on Sheet A1.2.

D. Field Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed on-site for installation of the Work and for completed Work.

E. Testing Agency: An entity engaged to perform specific tests, inspections, or both. Testing laboratory shall mean the same as testing agency.

F. Installer/Applicator/Erector: Contractor or another entity engaged by Contractor as an employee, Subcontractor, or Sub-subcontractor, to perform a particular construction operation, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations.

1.4 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS

A. Referenced Standards: If compliance with two or more standards is specified and the standards establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, comply with the most stringent requirement. Refer conflicting requirements that are different, but apparently equal, to Architect for a decision before proceeding.

B. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be the minimum provided or performed. The actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits. To comply with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for the context of requirements. Refer uncertainties to Architect for a decision before proceeding.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General: Qualifications paragraphs in this article establish the minimum qualification levels required; individual Specification Sections specify additional requirements.

B. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing products or systems similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units.

C. Fabricator Qualifications: A firm experienced in producing products similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units.

D. Installer Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in installing, erecting, or assembling work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project, whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service performance.

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E. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally qualified to practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing engineering services of the kind indicated. Engineering services are defined as those performed for installations of the system, assembly, or product that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

F. Manufacturer's Technical Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative of manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to observe and inspect installation of manufacturer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

G. Mockups: Before installing portions of the Work requiring mockups, build mockups for each form of construction and finish required to comply with the following requirements, using materials indicated for the completed Work:

1. Build mockups in location and of size indicated or, if not indicated, as directed by Architect.

2. Notify Architect in advance of dates and times when mockups will be constructed.

3. Employ supervisory personnel who will oversee mockup construction. Employ workers that will be employed during the construction at Project.

4. Demonstrate the proposed range of aesthetic effects and workmanship.

5. Obtain Architect's approval of mockups before starting work, fabrication, or construction.

6. Maintain mockups during construction in an undisturbed condition as a standard for judging the completed Work.

1.6 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Owner Responsibilities: Where quality-control services are indicated as Owner's responsibility, Owner will engage a qualified testing agency to perform these services.

1. Owner will furnish Contractor with names, addresses, and telephone numbers of testing agencies engaged and a description of types of testing and inspecting they are engaged to perform.

2. Payment for these services will be made by Owner or by testing and inspecting allowances.

3. Costs for retesting and reinspecting construction that replaces or is necessitated by work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents will be charged to Contractor.

B. Retesting/Reinspecting: Regardless of whether original tests or inspections were Contractor's responsibility, provide quality-control services, including retesting and reinspecting, for construction that replaced Work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents.

C. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Cooperate with Architect, Commissioning Authority and Contractor in performance of duties. Provide qualified personnel to perform required tests and inspections.

1. Notify Architect, Commissioning Authority, and Contractor promptly of irregularities or deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of its services.

2. Determine the location from which test samples will be taken and in which in-situ tests are conducted.

3. Conduct and interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from requirements.

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4. Submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control service through Contractor.

5. Do not release, revoke, alter, or increase the Contract Document requirements or approve or accept any portion of the Work.

6. Do not perform any duties of Contractor.

D. Associated Services: Cooperate with agencies performing required tests, inspections, and similar quality-control services, and provide reasonable auxiliary services as requested. Notify agency sufficiently in advance of operations to permit assignment of personnel. Provide the following:

1. Access to the Work.

2. Incidental labor and facilities necessary to facilitate tests and inspections.

3. Adequate quantities of representative samples of materials that require testing and inspecting. Assist agency in obtaining samples.

4. Facilities for storage and field curing of test samples.

5. Delivery of samples to testing agencies.

6. Preliminary design mix proposed for use for material mixes that require control by testing agency.

7. Security and protection for samples and for testing and inspecting equipment at Project site.

E. Coordination: Coordinate sequence of activities to accommodate required quality-assurance and -control services with a minimum of delay and to avoid necessity of removing and replacing construction to accommodate testing and inspecting.

1. Schedule times for tests, inspections, obtaining samples, and similar activities.

1.7 SPECIAL TESTS AND INSPECTIONS

A. Special Tests and Inspections: Owner will engage a qualified testing agency or special inspector to conduct special tests and inspections required by authorities having jurisdiction as the responsibility of Owner, and as follows:

1. Notifying Architect, Commissioning Authority, and Contractor promptly of irregularities and deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of its services.

2. Submitting a certified written report of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control service to Architect and Commissioning Authority with copy to Contractor and to authorities having jurisdiction.

3. Submitting a final report of special tests and inspections at Substantial Completion, which includes a list of unresolved deficiencies.

4. Interpreting tests and inspections and stating in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from the Contract Documents.

5. Retesting and reinspecting corrected work.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 REPAIR AND PROTECTION

A. General: On completion of testing, inspecting, sample taking, and similar services, repair damaged construction and restore substrates and finishes.

1. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other Specification Sections or matching existing substrates and finishes. Restore patched areas and extend restoration into adjoining areas with durable seams that are as invisible as possible.

B. Protect construction exposed by or for quality-control service activities.

C. Repair and protection are Contractor's responsibility, regardless of the assignment of responsibility for quality-control services.

END OF SECTION 014000

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SECTION 014200 - REFERENCES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

A. General: Basic Contract definitions are included in the Conditions of the Contract.

B. "Approved": When used to convey Architect's action on Contractor's submittals, applications, and requests, "approved" is limited to Architect's duties and responsibilities as stated in the Conditions of the Contract.

C. "Directed": A command or instruction by Architect. Other terms including "requested," "authorized," "selected," "required," and "permitted" have the same meaning as "directed."

D. "Indicated": Requirements expressed by graphic representations or in written form on Drawings, in Specifications, and in other Contract Documents. Other terms including "shown," "noted," "scheduled," and "specified" have the same meaning as "indicated."

E. "Regulations": Laws, ordinances, statutes, and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction, and rules, conventions, and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of the Work.

F. "Furnish": Supply and deliver to Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations.

G. "Install": Unload, temporarily store, unpack, assemble, erect, place, anchor, apply, work to dimension, finish, cure, protect, clean, and similar operations at Project site.

H. "Provide": Furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use.

I. "Project Site": Space available for performing construction activities. The extent of Project site is shown on Drawings and may or may not be identical with the description of the land on which Project is to be built.

1.2 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

A. Applicability of Standards: Unless the Contract Documents include more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect as if bound or copied directly into the Contract Documents to the extent referenced. Such standards are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference.

B. Publication Dates: Comply with standards in effect as of date of the Contract Documents unless otherwise indicated.

1. For standards referenced by applicable building codes, comply with dates of standards as listed in building codes.

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1.3 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

A. Industry Organizations: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities indicated in Gale's "Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S." or in Columbia Books' "National Trade & Professional Associations of the United States."

1. IAPMO - International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; www.iapmo.org.

2. ICC - International Code Council; www.iccsafe.org.

3. ICC-ES - ICC Evaluation Service, LLC; www.icc-es.org.

B. Federal Government Agencies: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities in the following list. Information is subject to change and is up to date as of the date of the Contract Documents.

1. COE - Army Corps of Engineers; www.usace.army.mil.

2. CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission; www.cpsc.gov.

3. DOC - Department of Commerce; National Institute of Standards and Technology;

www.nist.gov.

4. DOD - Department of Defense; www.quicksearch.dla.mil.

5. DOE - Department of Energy; www.energy.gov.

6. EPA - Environmental Protection Agency; www.epa.gov.

7. FG - Federal Government Publications; www.gpo.gov/fdsys.

8. GSA - General Services Administration; www.gsa.gov.

9. OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration; www.osha.gov.

10. USDA - Department of Agriculture; Agriculture Research Service; U.S. Salinity

Laboratory; www.ars.usda.gov.

11. USDA - Department of Agriculture; Rural Utilities Service; www.usda.gov.

12. USDOJ - Department of Justice; Office of Justice Programs; National Institute of Justice;

www.ojp.usdoj.gov.

C. Standards and Regulations: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the standards and regulations in the following list. This information is subject to change and is believed to be accurate as of the date of the Contract Documents.

1. CFR - Code of Federal Regulations; Available from Government Printing Office;

www.govinfo.gov.

2. DOD - Department of Defense; Military Specifications and Standards; Available from DLA Document Services; www.quicksearch.dla.mil.

3. DSCC - Defense Supply Center Columbus; (See FS).

4. FED-STD - Federal Standard; (See FS).

5. FS - Federal Specification; Available from DLA Document Services;

www.quicksearch.dla.mil.

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