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MONTGOMERY COUNTY TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCK 60 WORKMAN’S COTTAGE RENOVATION PHASE 2 DOCUMENT 00.0110

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

*DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

Refer to Montgomery County Bonfire bid website for Division 00 materials not contained in this specification

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003126 EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION

003126A EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REPORT (ATTACHMENT)

004116 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION BID FORM

004117 PLUMBING CONSTRUCTION BID FORM

004118 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION BID FORM

004119 ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION BID FORM

007300 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

008200 SAFETY & HEALTH MANAGEMENT

*DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 SUMMARY OF WORK

011200 MULTIPLE CONTRACT SUMMARY

012100 ALLOWANCES

012200 UNIT PRICES

012500 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

012600 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

012900 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

013100 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

013200 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

013300 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

014000 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

014200 REFERENCES

015000 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

016000 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

017000 EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

024100 DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

033000 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

040100 MAINTENANCE OF MASONRY

040511 MASONRY MORTAR AND GROUTING

DIVISION 05 – METALS

055000 METAL FABRICATIONS

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

060300 CONSERVATION TREATMENT FOR PERIOD WOOD

061000 ROUGH CARPENTRY

062000 FINISH CARPENTRY

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064100 ARCHITECTURAL WOOD CASEWORK

064300 WOOD STAIRS AND RAILINGS

066300 PLASTIC RAILINGS

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

072100 THERMAL INSULATION

072113 FOAM BOARD INSULATION

072119 FOAMED-IN-PLACE INSULATION

072500 WEATHER BARRIERS

074113 METAL ROOF PANELS

074643 COMPOSITION SIDING

076200 SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM

077123 MANUFACTURED GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS

079200 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

080152 WOOD DOOR RESTORATION

081433 STILE AND RAIL WOOD DOORS

081613 FIBERGLASS DOORS

085313 VINYL WINDOWS

087100 DOOR HARDWARE – DORMAKABA

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

090300 RESTORATION AND REPLACEMENT OF PLASTER FINISHES

092116 GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES

092400 CEMENT PLASTERING

093000 TILING

096500 RESILIENT FLOORING

099100 PAINTING AND COATING

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

101423 PANEL SIGNAGE

102800 TOILET ACCESSORIES

104400 FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALTIES

105723 CLOSET AND UTILITY SHELVING

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

123600 COUNTERTOPS

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

REFER TO PLUMBING DRAWINGS

DIVISION 23 – MECHANICAL

REFER TO MECHANICAL DRAWINGS

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

REFER TO ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

323313 SITE BICYCLE RACKS

REFER TO CIVIL DRAWINGS

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY

LOCK 60 WORKMAN'S COTTAGE RENOVATION PHASE 2

EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

INFORMATION

DOCUMENT 00.3126

Existing Hazardous Material Information 00.3126 1

SECTION 00.3126

EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION

A. This Section with its referenced attachments is part of the Procurement and Contracting Requirements of the Project. They provide Owner's information for Bidders' convenience and are intended to supplement rather than serve in lieu of Bidder's own investigations. They are made available for Bidders' convenience and information, but are not a warranty of existing conditions.

B. An existing hazardous material report for the Project, prepared by The Vertex Companies, LLC , dated November 3, 2024, is available for viewing as appended to this Document.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Hazardous Remediation Contractor Qualifications: Perform removal and disposal of hazardous materials under direct supervision of Contractor experienced in this type of work and licensed in the State in which the Project is located. Perform all work in accordance with OSHA , NAICS, and local codes. Provide proof of qualifications to local authorities having jurisdiction prior to start of work.

B. Testing Agency Qualifications: Independent firm specializing in performing testing and inspections of type specified in this section.

C. Post Hazardous Removal Testing: Perform air quality testing and other testing as required by all applicable codes and authorities prior to the occupancy of the building for regular construction operations. Provide copies of all reports to Owner and to authorities as required.

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SECTION 011000 SUMMARY OF WORK

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:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Work by Owner.

4. Work under separate contracts.

5. Owner-furnished products.

6. Contractor-furnished, Owner-installed products.

7. Access to site.

8. Coordination with occupants.

9. Work restrictions.

10. Specification and drawing conventions.

11. Miscellaneous provisions.

B. Related Requirements:

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

1.3 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: Lock 60 Workman’s Cottage Renovations

1. Project Location: 400 Tow Path Road, Mont Clare, PA 19453

B. Owner: Montgomery County

C. Architect: Seiler Drury Architecture

1.4 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

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

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1. Interior and exterior renovations to existing Workman’s Cottage at Lock 60 park owned by Montgomery County.

B. Type of Contract:

1. Project will be constructed under coordinated, concurrent multiple contracts. See Section 011200 "Multiple Contract Summary" for a description of work included under each of the multiple contracts. Contracts for this Project include the following:

a. General Construction

b. Mechanical (HVAC) Work

c. Plumbing

d. Electrical Work

1.5 WORK BY OWNER

A. General:

1. Not applicable.

1.6 ACCESS TO SITE

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of Project site for construction operations as indicated by requirements of this Section.

B. Use of Site: Limit use of Project site to work in areas indicated. Do not use or disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated except as approved by Owner.

1. Off-hours work:

a. For the Base Bid, Contractor may assume that all work will occur during regular business hours.

b. Definition of off-hours:

1) From 5:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

2. Site Access

a. All construction related deliveries and work personnel shall enter the campus via the main access to Lock 60 park.

b. Construction access to the site will be the main entrance off of Route 29.

1) The construction fence shall remain closed during off-hours.

c. Tools and Materials are to be contained within designated construction areas.

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3. See Section 015000 Temporary Facilities and Refer to Construction Logistics Plan included as Appendix B in the Project Manual. Keep driveways, loading areas, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner, Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

a. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

1.8 COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS

A. Partial Owner Occupancy: Owner will occupy the park during entire construction period.

Cooperate with Owner during construction operations to perform the work so as not to interfere with Owner's operations.

1. Except as specifically indicated herein, notify Owner not less than 72 hours in advance of activities that will affect Owner's operations in any way not anticipated in the approved Construction Logistics Plan.

1.9 WORK RESTRICTIONS

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

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

B. On-Site Work Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Monday through Friday, unless otherwise indicated.

1. Off Hours: 5:00 PM to 6:00 AM

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

1. Notify Owner not less than ten (10) business days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Obtain Owner's written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions.

D. Noise, Vibration, and Odors: Coordinate operations that may result in elevated levels of noise and vibration, odors, or other disruption to Owner occupancy with Owner.

E. Nonsmoking Building: Smoking is not permitted within the building, on the building roof or within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor-air intakes.

F. Controlled Substances: Use of tobacco products within the existing building is not permitted.

1.10 SPECIFICATION AND DRAWING CONVENTIONS

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A. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used situations. These conventions are as follows:

1. Imperative mood and streamlined language are used in the Specifications. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

2. Specification requirements are to be performed by Contractor unless specifically stated otherwise.

B. Division 01 General Requirements: Requirements of Sections in Division 01 apply to the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

C. Drawing Coordination: Requirements for materials and products identified on Drawings are described in detail in the Specifications. One or more of the following are used on Drawings to identify materials and products:

1. Terminology: Materials and products are identified by the typical generic terms used in the individual Specifications Sections.

2. Abbreviations: Materials and products are identified by abbreviations scheduled on Drawings.

3. Keynoting: Materials and products are identified by reference keynotes referencing Specification Section numbers found in this Project Manual.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 011000

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SECTION 01 12 00

MULTIPLE CONTRACT SUMMARY

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

A. Section includes a summary of each contract, including responsibilities for coordination and temporary facilities and controls.

B. Specific requirements for Work of each contract are also indicated in individual

Specification Sections and on Drawings.

C. Related Requirements:

1. Section 011000 "Summary" for the Work covered by the Contract Documents, restrictions on use of Project site, phased construction and work restrictions.

2. Section 013100 "Project Management and Coordination" for general coordination requirements.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Not used.

1.4 WORK BY OWNER

A. N/A

1.5 ACCESS TO SITE

A. General: Contractors shall have limited use of Project site for construction operations as indicated on Drawings by the Contract limits and as indicated by requirements of this Section.

B. Use of Site: Limit use of Project site to work in areas indicated. Do not use or disturb portions

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1. Limits: Refer to drawings and logistics plan.

a. There are limited staging and storage available onsite. Each prime contractor shall coordinate the use of the available space onsite.

b. Work outside the perimeter fence and barrier shall be coordinated with the

Owner. The barriers shall remain in place as shown at all times.

2. Owner Activities & Operations:

a. Active operations for the prison and emergency management services will be in full operation throughout the duration of the project. Contractors shall not block roadway access and control noise, vibration, and disruption to the greatest extent possible.

C. Building Access

1. An access plan is required as part of an overall site logistics plan and specified under

Section 015000 Temporary Facilities and Controls.

2. Refer to Construction Logistics Plan included as an Appendix in the project specifications. The Logistic plan shall be followed at all times. Work that requires the fence to be displaced and/or relocated shall be repaired at the end of each shift. In the event the fence is displaced, a temporary fence and barrier shall be installed to segregate construction activities.

D. See Section 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls for further information regarding use of stairs, driveways, walkways, and entrances: Refer to Construction Logistics Plan included as an appendix document. Keep driveways, loading areas, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner, Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

1. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances by construction operations.

2. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

1.6 WORK RESTRICTIONS

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

B. On-Site Normal Work Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Monday through Friday. Contractors intending to work outside normal work hours and/or weekends shall receive approval from the Owner.

1. Off Hours: From 5:00 PM to 6:00 AM

2. If second shift is required hours shall be approved by Owner.

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

1. Notify Owner not less than ten (10) business days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Obtain Owner's written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions.

D. Other General Provisions

1. The use of tobacco, alcohol, vaping, illegal substances, and/or other similar substances is prohibited. Workers found using these substances will immediately be removed from the project.

2. Weapons, including but not limited to firearms, mace, explosives are prohibited on site. Any person found with weapons will be permanently removed.

3. The General Construction Prime Contractor shall be responsible to establish in cooperation with the Owner, a protocol for securing all construction access points during and at the end of each shift. At a minimum, GC Prime is responsible for opening the construction site at the beginning of each shift and securing at the end of each shift.

4. If deliveries or any other access is required outside of the normal shift hours identified herein, the Contractor shall coordinate with the County.

1.7 PROJECT COORDINATION

A. All Prime Contractors shall each be fully responsible for the coordination of the work performed by their own forces and those of their contractors. Each of these Contractors is also responsible to cooperate with each other to coordinate the entire work as far as their individual work affects the work of the others and the whole. See Section 013100 – Project Management and Coordination and Section 013200 Construction Progress Documentation for LEAN PROCEDURES which includes requirements for participation in specification coordination and scheduling activities.

B. MEP Coordination-

1. All Prime contractors are required to fully participate in the MEP coordination process.

Reference 01 31 00 for further requirements.

2. The Plumbing Prime will lead the coordination effort for the under-slab coordination, and the HVAC Prime will be the lead for MEP coordination process for above ceiling.

3. The Plumbing Prime will facilitate meetings for the under-slab coordination work and HVAC Prime will facilitate meetings for the above ceiling and coordinate all updates with all prime contractors. Finalized coordination drawings will be

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4. General guidelines

i. Provide clearances for ceiling construction, access doors, clearances for above ceiling equipment, valve access, filter change access, equipment maintenance, damper access.

ii. Locate accessible items above accessible ceilings to the greatest extent possible.

C. Scheduling: The GC Prime shall coordinate the scheduling activities of the multiple contracts, prepare an overall project schedule, and monitor and update project schedule periodically based on the input of each Multiple-Prime Contractor. Each Multiple-Prime Contractor shall be fully responsible for the development and maintenance of a project schedule associated with their own work, updated as required to coordinate with the overall project schedule. Refer to specific requirements listed in specification 013100 & 013200.

1.8 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTS (ALL PRIMES)

A. Extent of Contract: Unless the Agreement contains a more specific description of the Work of each Contract, requirements indicated on Drawings and in Specification Sections determine which contract includes a specific element of the Project.

1. Contractor acknowledges and agrees that it has considered all items necessary to complete the Work of each contract. The Work shall be provided in accordance with the Contract Documents and shall include, but not limited to all labor, supervision, material, supports, engineering, tools, equipment, access to work, hoisting, rigging, transportation, permits, taxes, insurance, fees, warranties and guarantees required to perform the complete Work as shown or described in this Summary and the Contract Documents. Contractor shall include all items necessary and/or implied but not necessarily detailed on the Contract Documents or as may be required by local codes and jurisdictions for complete and working systems. No extra compensation will be allowed for any errors or omissions on the part of the Contractor or its contractors and/or Suppliers.

2. It is the responsibility of each contractor to review all the Contract Documents provided. All Contract Drawings, Specifications, and supplemental information are part of each contract. Where specifications, drawings, other information provided contain conflicting information, then the provisions, terms, and conditions of the more stringent shall take precedence.

3. Contractor has visited the site and is familiar with all work conditions. Contractor has reviewed existing conditions in the field and is familiar with security requirements, traffic regulations and other restrictions affecting access to the Work.

4. Unless otherwise indicated, the work described in this Section for each contract shall be

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5. All prime and sub-tier contractors are required to be licensed with all jurisdictions required including but not limited to the State of Pennsylvania, the local municipality, etc.

6. Contractor will secure and pay for all permits required to complete this scope of work including but not limited to building, street & sidewalk closures (which includes lost parking revenue), utility tie ins, etc. Owner will be responsible for the cost of the general building permit. Contractor is responsible for filling out necessary forms, submitting them to the township and filing after award. Contractor will include the building permit cost as a change order with no mark-up.

7. Provide labor and supervision for all AHJ inspections and specialty inspections.

8. Contractor is fully knowledgeable of all applicable local municipality having jurisdiction, Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation (PENNDOT) and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requirements and will comply with same throughout the duration of this project.

9. Contractor shall provide updated As Built CAD file at the completion of the project.

As builts related to utility and site improvements shall be completed by a licensed surveyor and all deviations from the design documents clearly noted.

10. Contractors are not permitted to use owner’s facilities.

11. Contractors must take necessary measures to protect the existing buildings and site improvements from damage resulting from work within their scope.

12. Contractor is responsible for resolving labor disputes and jurisdictional claims for all work associated with this bid package.

13. Placement of storage containers and other trailers for the MEP Primes must be coordinated with GC Prime for location on site.

14. Delivery and Storage:

1) All materials and equipment shall be delivered to the site and stored at locations coordinated with all other Contractors. Each Contractor shall be responsible for proper care and protection of materials stored on site and shall protect and be responsible for any damage to stored materials. If stored material impacts other contractors work, remove or relocate materials as necessary.

15. Contractors will locate valves, junction boxes and other accessible items above accessible ceilings to the greatest extent possible to avoid the need for access panels.

Where access panels are needed, Contractor will provide layout for and supply access panels to the GC Contractor for installation.

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16. Each prime contractor will provide blocking, backing, sleeves, and metal fabrication supports for its own work.

17. Prior to installing ceiling tiles and closing hard ceilings, Contractors must ensure above ceiling inspection was completed by AHJ. Contractors will be responsible for labor and material for damaged ceilings to complete work after final ceilings are installed.

Above ceiling work is to be completed so as not to delay schedule and the installation of ceiling tile.

18. All Prime Contractors superintendents will accompany the AHJ during the Above Ceiling and final inspections. If re-inspection is required for incomplete work, the Prime contractor responsible will be required to compensate the AHJ for re-inspections.

19. Each Prime Contractor will provide fire stopping and acoustic sealants for its own work.

Unless specifically otherwise shown in the Construction Contract Documents it should be assumed that each penetration is independent and not ganged. Fire stopping sealants and materials shall be “red” in color.

20. Construction Cleaning

a. General Contractor will provide and maintain dumpsters at the exterior of the building for all prime contractors’ use. Each Prime Contractor shall remove trash and construction debris DAILY throughout the construction duration, and each Prime Contractor shall provide means of transport for trash to the exterior dumpsters provided. Each prime contractor shall rough broom sweep work areas DAILY at the end of each shift.

b. Access pathways shall be kept clean and free of debris.

c. Areas that are not kept clean per the contract requirements or cleaned in a timely manner will be cleaned by others, as directed by the Owner at the Contractor’s expense.

d. All contractors are responsible for cleaning tools, work surfaces and all common surfaces as required to prevent and mitigate the spread of infectious diseases.

Each prime and sub-tier contractor is required to develop and implement protocols to protect its workers including cleaning, temperature screening and other measures deemed necessary.

21. All Prime Contractors shall coordinate under slab utility work sequence. Installation and pipe system tested as complete systems or as partial systems as required to meet the schedule and flow of work so as not to impede the progression of construction.

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22. GC Prime will provide only concrete curbs and equipment pads shown on the drawings. Additional supports, pads, curbs, or other concrete required for a complete scope but not shown on the drawings will be the responsibility of this contractor.

Each Contractor is to furnish equipment layout drawing(s) for those pads. Drawing(s) shall indicate the anchor bolt layout. Each Contractor shall furnish the necessary equipment anchor bolts for installation by the GC Prime. Each Contractor will provide the field layout of each pad.

23. Layout, control lines and benchmarks are provided for the use of all contractors. If the layout provided is not used for installation of contractors’ work, compensation will not be considered for any remedial work required.

24. Contractor understands temporary lighting will be provided at the levels required by

OSHA by the Electrical Prime. If additional lighting is required to perform work of this bid package, each Prime Contractor will provide the additional temporary lighting needed.

25. All contractors are responsible for providing their own temporary power until the Electrical

Prime Contractor completes the temporary power distribution.

26. All Prime Contractors are responsible for hoisting materials and equipment necessary for the completion of their work.

27. Reference the logistics plan provided for the perimeter fence, barriers, and gates. If removal of any of these components is required to perform work, the contractor requiring will remove and restore at the end of the shift. The perimeter must be secured at the end of each workday.

28. Asset management:

a. Asset Management Data (see Exhibit C: Asset Management Information

Strategy): Contractor will provide Asset Management information as outlined in the project specifications (See Section 017000 Execution and Closeout Requirements), Exhibit C, and as required based on Contractor’s role and scope of work. See Exhibit C for list of asset types and attributes required for this package and process by which to provide asset information.

b. Each prime contractor, inclusive of any and all sub-tier contractors, will be responsible for complying with all requirements stipulated as part of the contract documents. Periodic updates shall be provided to ensure compliance. Payments may be withheld for contractors that do not comply with the requirements.

c. Each prime contractor shall identify an individual or individuals responsible for developing the asset management data.

GENERAL QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

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1. Contractor's Quality-Control Plan

a. Each prime contractor is responsible to develop and submit a project specific quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) plan. This plan shall be submitted to the Owner and A/E within 25 days of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). The Owner and A/E will approve and/or provide comments that must be addressed prior to commencing work. Contractors shall thoroughly review the project documentation requirements and address all required QA/QC requirements related to their scope of work. As a minimum standard, the QA/QC plan shall address the following items:

1) Quality Control Organization

2) Design and Procurement Coordination

3) Submittals & Approvals

4) Virtual Design and Construction Utilization

a. Coordination and clash detection

b. Field management for construction

5) Pre-Installation Conferences

6) Testing and Inspection Activities

a. AHJ Inspection requirements & test reporting

b. Quality Control Testing Plan

c. Checklist

7) Material and Equipment Management

8) Housekeeping & Dust Control

9) Documentation & Reporting of Quality Control Activities

a. Documentation

b. Non – Conformance

c. Tracking

d. Completion

10) Commissioning Assistance

11) Turnover & Closeout

b. The plan shall clearly define the contractor’s approach and methodology for each item. Provide sufficient detail describing the contractor’s implementation and management of the plan throughout the project.

c. Once the plan is approved, the Contractor shall notify the Owner in writing of all changes for review and acceptance. This includes changing individual(s) specifically named as part of the QA/QC plan.

d. Each prime contractor’s plan shall include subcontractors’ work and specific controls that will be put in place to ensure compliance with the QA/QC plan.

e. The Owner will schedule periodic meetings to review the QA/QC plan and its implementation. Lead QA/QC individuals from each contractor are required to attend.

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GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

a. The General Construction Prime Contractor is the controlling contractor as defined by OSHA.

b. Prime contractors and associated contractors working onsite shall comply with all applicable government regulations, specific client rules and regulations, and requirements dictated within the project specification requirements. If any of these standards, requirements, rules or procedures conflict, the most stringent one will prevail.

c. It is the responsibility of ALL Prime Contractors to make sure their employees and contractors understand all job site rules, safety procedures and come to the site prepared to complete their scheduled work with clear direction from the Prime Contractor on the scope of the work, schedule, current drawings, specifications and sketches.

d. Minimum PPE will include hard hat, high visibility clothing, cut resistant gloves, safety glasses and sturdy work boots/foot protection & work attire including long pants and sleeved shirts. ANSI reflectivity requirements must be met when working in traffic and/or at night. It is the Prime Contractor’s responsibility to provide additional PPE as required for their task. PPE shall be worn at all times.

e. Each prime shall submit a Project Specific Safety & Environmental Plan addressing the hazards of their scope of work and mitigation plans to control the hazards. Plan shall be submitted two weeks prior to the start of the prime’s work for review by the Owner.

Contractors shall refer to the table contained below to reference minimum worker training requirements. The PSSP shall:

i. Identify each component of the work that the contractor is responsible for completing.

ii. Identify hazards associated with the work and the proper equipment and tools to perform the work.

iii. Plan adequate and sufficient controls to protect their work crews.

iv. If the project specific safety plan needs revision due to scope of work changes, unanticipated or new hazards, other condition changes, etc., then all work pertaining to that work component will stop until a new project specific safety plan is completed.

e. Crew Daily Pre-Task Safety & Hazard Analysis Planning (DHA)

1) A Daily Pre-Task Safety & Hazard Analysis Plan will be completed daily by each crew performing work on this project.

2) Each foreman/first-line supervisor will analyze task(s) to be performed by their crew and identify the work sequences, hazards, training, controls, and emergency action plans necessary to protect workers from the identified hazards.

3) The work will be broken down into individual steps (i.e. all the steps the work crew will have to take in order to complete that task); the known hazards associated with the work; and the hazard controls (tools, safety equipment, safety rules, safe work

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4) Foreman/first-line supervisors will review the plan with their respective work crew so that each worker is aware of what work activities will occur during the shift, what hazards to be aware of and how to properly control or eliminate those hazards. Each worker will sign the plan stating that they understand the work activities, hazards, and controls. This is also an acknowledgement that each worker agrees to work according to the plan.

5) The completed pre-task plan shall be posted in a conspicuous location near the work activity.

6) Those tasks with similar work can use prior pre-task plans, but the plan must still be dated and reviewed with crew members at the beginning of the shift. If the scope of work changes or a new hazard appears during the work, the first-line supervisor will stop their crew members and revise the pre-task plan.

7) End of shift sign off. Each worker is required to sign off at the end of shift confirming that any injuries were reported.

f. Hazardous Materials

1) In the event that unknown suspected hazardous materials are uncovered during the work, all workers shall stop work and notify the owner.

g. Each contractor will be held in strict accordance will all safety and environmental regulations and requirements. Any worker that fails to follow the policies will be dealt with in accordance with the disciplinary program as described below. Prime and/or contractor supervision (including onsite and office personnel) that oversee workers that have recurring safety or disciplinary infractions will be removed from the project site in addition to worker(s) violating the project requirements.

1) Disciplinary Program

a) At-risk behavior on this project that could contribute to an incident or injury will not be tolerated. Each worker has an individual responsibility to work safely, and each first-line supervisor is responsible to correct at-risk behavior of workers under their direction.

At-risk behaviors considered Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health that may result in immediate termination from the project, include, but are not limited to:

• Failure to follow the Fall Protection Policy

• Failure to follow the Substance Abuse Policy

• Possession of firearms, explosives, or dangerous weapons

• Theft and other criminal activity

• Entering or allowing to enter an unprotected trench or excavation.

• Failure to follow lockout/tagout procedures.

• Fighting, horseplay, or practical joking

• Entering or allowing to enter, a confined space without following procedures.

• Unsafe and/or reckless operation of motorized vehicles or equipment

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b) For those acts or practices not considered Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health the following will apply:

• First occurrence: Verbal, written warning, and/or re-training by the prime contractor

• Second occurrence: Written warning, re-training, suspension, or termination from the project

• Third occurrence: Termination from the project

h. No work will be performed on any energized electrical circuit, buss-bars, equipment, or panels unless an approved written work plan is developed in accordance with Chapter 1 of NFPA 70E and submitted to A/E and Owner for review prior to performance of work.

i. Electrical equipment and tools used on this project shall be inspected by a competent person to prevent any worker from receiving an accidental electrical shock. This rule will apply to all cord sets, portable electrical equipment, tools, and appliances not part of any permanent building or structural electrical systems.

j. All temporary cords will be three wire, 16 gauge or heavier, with a hard or extra hard duty rating.

k. Electrical Cord Management

1) All cord sets will be elevated above the work surface when practical.

2) Wire, nails, or other conductive material will not be used to hang or attach cord sets or welding leads.

3) Cord sets that cross roadways will be protected from damage by vehicle and equipment traffic by devices such as hose bridges.

l. General Electrical Requirements

1) Light stringers and halogen lamps will have the lamps protected from accidental contact or breakage and will be hung per manufacturer specifications.

2) UL approved covers are required on all panels, load centers, pull boxes, etc.

prior to energizing. Necessary steps will be taken to prevent unauthorized or unqualified workers’ access to energized electrical parts or equipment.

m. Additional Fall Protection Requirements

1) Prime contractors, subcontractors, vendors, or other third-party individuals will take all practical measures to eliminate, prevent, and control fall hazards. All work will be planned with the intent to eliminate identified fall hazards. When a fall hazard has been identified and cannot be eliminated, then effective means of fall protection will be implemented. Acceptable fall protection systems included the following:

a) Guardrail systems

b) Safety netting

c) Covers for floor, roof, and wall openings.

d) Positioning device systems

e) Protection from falling objects.

f) Personal fall arrest systems

2) Retractable lifelines shall be utilized with personal fall arrest systems; lanyards will not be acceptable.

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3) 100% Fall Protection Required. All employees will be 100 percent protected while working six feet or higher off the ground or when hazards below six feet dictate enforcement at a lesser height. This policy will apply to all contractors, even when OSHA allows exceptions. In the event where local statutes require fall protection at less than six feet the more stringent standard will apply.

4) Workers engaged in steel erection activities, including but not limited to connecting, decking, and bolt up, are not exempt from the 100 percent fall protection requirements when working from heights of six feet or greater.

n. Fire Protection and Prevention

1) Prime contractor shall develop and provide a Fire Protection Plan in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart F.

2) All activities that require welding, cutting or an open flame is present require a minimum of 1 hour fire watch and 2hour fire watch for new and existing roof areas. Provide continuous fire watch, including off hours, for temporary heating using open flame units. Refer to specification 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities & Controls for further fire watch requirements.

3) Any temporary structures or protection shall be construction of non-combustible material or have a fire resistance rating of one (1) hour.

4) Hot work is defined as the use of open flames, other heat sources, and/or spark producing devices in areas where combustible or flammable materials are present and/or where there is potential for explosion or fire. Hot work activities include burning, welding, cutting, grinding or other operations that produce a flame, heat, or sparks.

a) Prior to performing “Hot Work” operations, workers shall notify the

Owner in accordance with requirements set forth in the contract documents.

o. Flammable Liquid Storage & Dispensing

1) All storage tanks/drums will be placed in a berm or other secondary containment. Berms will be lined with minimum 6-mil plastic sheeting that is fuel resistant. PVC linings are not allowed.

p. Prime Contractor Safety Personnel

1) Each contractor expected to have less than thirty (30) workers on-site will designate a safety representative prior to mobilization. This on-site safety representative will be a competent worker who has completed at least 30 hours of OSHA awareness training and who may have other onsite duties.

Contractors that plan to have thirty (30) or more workers (including tiered subcontractors) will provide a full-time on-site safety professional upon mobilization. This person shall have no other responsibilities.

Contractors will submit the resume of their proposed safety professional or representative to be reviewed by the Owner. The Owner will determine if the

17 | P a g e proposed safety professional or representative has the training and experience required for this project. This person will have the authority and responsibility to ensure the proper implementation of safety requirements stipulated within their PSSP and project requirements.

Contractor safety professionals and representatives will have the full authority to implement safety corrections and recommendations.

Subcontractor safety professionals and representatives will have authority to stop any work they deem unsafe.

2) When prime contractor crew sizes 30 workers and larger, inclusive of sub tier contractors, the contractor shall employ a full-time on-site safety professional. This individual shall be dedicated to safety oversight and not have a dual role. The safety professional shall have the following minimum qualifications:

a) Five years’ construction experience, one year of which includes on-site construction safety responsibilities.

b) Specialized training relevant to scope of work.

c) OSHA 30hour construction safety awareness course.

d) Working knowledge of safety regulations and hazard control methods.

e) Demonstrated ability to conduct safety training.

f) The minimum duties of the designated safety professional and/or representative will be:

g) Investigate any incident or near miss and report the findings to Owner.

h) Attend safety meetings as required

i) Conduct regular safety meetings with workers to instruct them on project safety practices and requirements.

j) Conduct written daily safety inspections of their work activities and make available to Owner for review to ensure compliance with safe work practices and this Safety & Health Management Program.

k) Take direction from Owner related to timely abatement and control of hazards.

1. Safety Meetings

1) Safety personnel are required to attend all meetings stipulated in the “Lean

Procedures” including but not limited to Last Planner and Daily Huddles.

2. Silica- if there is a potential for silica exposure, the contractor shall submit a Silica Control Plan. If the contractor opts not to follow Table 1 from OSHA 1926.1153 Respirable crystalline Silica standard, historical data must be provided.

PSSP Minimum Worker Training Requirements Topic Who Needs Training What Training is Needed

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Project Specific Safety Orientation

All project management, supervision, and workers entering the project

Safety rules and procedures contained in the Safety & Health Management Program (SHMP), site-specific emergency action plan, each worker’s responsibilities, disciplinary program, and warm up and stretching exercises

Hazard Communication

All workers entering the project

Hazard Communication Basic Training (Refer to Hazard Communication Program in this SHMP)

Hazardous Chemical or Substance

Workers exposed to a hazardous chemical or substance

Specific Hazard Communication Training (Refer to Hazard Communication Program in this SHMP)

Respiratory Protection

Workers require respiratory protection, including common dust masks

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 & 139 or 1926.103

Fall Protection Any worker who might be exposed to a fall hazard

• The nature of fall hazards

• Procedures for erecting, disassembling, maintaining, and inspecting fall protection systems

• Use and operation of guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, safety net systems, warning line systems, controlled access zones and other fall protection

• Procedures for handling equipment and erection of overhead protection

• Fall protection standards

• Rescue Plan

PPE Workers using PPE Refer to section on PPE or regulatory standards

Forklifts

Operators of powered industrial trucks

• Types of trucks operated

• Hazards of the workplace

• Hands-on performance evaluation

Confined Spaces

Any worker attending to, supervising, entering, or working within a confined space

• Hazards of the space

• Duties of entrants, attendants, supervisors

• Air monitoring

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Permit-Required Confined Spaces

Any worker attending to, supervising, entering, or working within a permit- required confined space

• Hazards of the space

• Duties of entrants, attendants, supervisors

• Measures used to eliminate or control hazards

• Air monitoring requirements

• Emergency procedures/rescue equipment

• Communications

• Permitting procedure

• PPE

Excavations/ Trenches

Workers entering or working within an excavation/tre nch

• Hazards of the space (slides, cave-ins, water accumulation, etc.)

• Safe means of access/egress

• Proper support system procedures (erection, maintenance, disassembly, and inspection)

Lockout/Tagout Workers affected by hazardous energy sources

• Nature of known hazardous energy sources

• Project-specific Lockout/Tagout procedures

Gas Welding & Cutting

Workers conducting gas welding and/or cutting

• The safe use of fuel gas

Arc Welding & Cutting conducting arc welding and/or cutting

• What to do with unattended machines and electrode holders

• Operations around water

• Shielding arc welding

Hot Work conducting hot work activities

• Hazards of the area

• Permits

• Duties of Fire Watch

• How to use a fire extinguisher

Scaffolding

Workers working from scaffolding

• The nature of any known hazards

• Proper erection, maintenance, and disassembly of fall protection systems

• Falling object protection

• Material/equipment handling from scaffold

• Maximum load-carrying capacity

• Scaffold tagging system

• Access and egress

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Crane Baskets

Workers working from crane baskets

• Safe work rules

• 100% fall protection

• Lift plans contents

• Emergency procedures

Silica

Workers potentially exposed to Respirable crystalline silica

• Hazards of Respirable crystalline silica

• Understanding Table 1

• If needed, respiratory protection program

11. Radios, headphones, and other music devices are prohibited. Any contractor using these devices will be removed from the project.

12. Testing and Inspections

a. All Prime Contractors shall fully cooperate with any Testing and Inspection agencies retained by Montgomery County, including implementation of any remedial work recommended as a result of such inspections. It will be the responsibility of the Contractors to provide proper coordination and timely notification to the testing agency, inspecting authorities, etc.

i. The County’s testing and inspection agency will provide required structural steel, concrete, masonry, Spray on Fireproofing, Acoustical Spray Applied Attenuation, soil compaction and asphalt testing. All re-inspection costs due to failures and non-conformance will be the responsibility of contractor. All specialized testing and/or inspections needed for temporary or permanent construction methodologies, not listed above, are the responsibility of the appropriate Prime or sub-tier contractor.

b. All Prime Contractors shall fully cooperate with any local and/or State inspection authority and coordinate inspections including any remedial work recommended as a result of such inspections. Any premium labor costs associated with such inspections will be the responsibility of the Contractor. Contractors shall identify inspection dates on weekly work schedule.

c. Prime Contractors will provide labor to assist in inspections by the AHJ and independent testing agencies.

13. Daily Construction Reports

a. Daily Construction Reports shall be submitted electronically to the Owner and should be completed per project specifications. Each Prime Contractor is required to complete and submit daily reports which shall be written and signed by the contractors lead supervisor or foreman on site. The Owner will verify the reports to ensure details are accurately documented. Payments may be withheld upon failure to submit these reports.

14. Site Condition Reports

a. Submit at time of discovery of differing conditions. All primes are responsible for reviewing the project conditions prior to starting their work. Contractors shall report prior to the start of work any differing conditions and/or damages part of existing materials that exist to remain. Issues that are not reported will be the responsibility of the prime contractor.

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15. Finished Work & Protection

a. All Contractors are responsible for the protection of finished work, both their own and that of others, as may be required to perform their own work. Each Contractor is responsible for any damage which may occur to the property of any other Contractor connected with the work or to adjacent private or public properties, or to any portion of the structure that in any way results from the acts of or neglect of his/her employees.

B. Substitutions: Each contractor shall cooperate with other contractors involved to coordinate approved substitutions with remainder of the work.

C. Temporary Facilities and Controls: In addition to specific responsibilities for temporary facilities and controls indicated in this Section and in Section 015000 "Temporary Facilities and Controls," each contractor is responsible for the following:

1. Plug-in electric power cords and extension cords, supplementary plug-in task lighting, and special lighting necessary exclusively for its own activities.

2. Computers, printers, and office supplies necessary for their own activities.

3. Temporary enclosures for its own construction activities except that the temporary construction barrier required to separate the work area from Owner’s operations shall be the responsibility of the General Contractor.

4. Staging and scaffolding for its own construction activities.

5. General hoisting facilities for its own construction activities.

6. Waste disposal facilities, including collection and legal disposal of its own hazardous, dangerous, unsanitary, or other harmful waste materials.

7. Progress cleaning of work areas affected by its operations daily.

8. Secure lockup of its own tools, materials, and equipment.

9. Construction aids and miscellaneous services and facilities necessary exclusively for its own construction activities.

D. Project Security, Background Checks and Badging Requirements

1. The project site perimeter (existing or temporary) must be maintained and left secure at the end of each shift. Prime Contractors shall provide barriers to restrict unauthorized access into the building at all times.

2. Badging requirements will not be instituted for the Archives Building.

2.0 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (GC Prime)

A. Work in the General Construction Contract includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Specifications

a) Division 0 Bidding & Contracts

b) Division 1 General Requirements

c) Division 2 Selective Demolition

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d) Division 3 Concrete

e) Division 4 Masonry

f) Division 5 Metals

g) Division 6 Wood, Plastics, and Composites

h) Division 7 Thermal and Moisture Protection

i) Division 8 Openings

j) Division 9 Finishes

k) Division 10 Specialties

l) Division 11 Equipment

m) Division 31 Earthwork

n) Division 32 Exterior Improvements

o) Division 33 Utilities

p) Division 34 Traffic Control Signage

GENERAL

1. Remaining work not identified as…