9-0.2 Technical Specifications.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

Douglass Gymnasium

Renovations

Live Oak, Florida

August 2025 Date Issued

Technical Specifications – Project Phase – 100% Technical Specifications

Suwannee County Board of County

Commissioners 13150 Voyles Street

Live Oak, Florida 32060

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Douglass Gymnasium Renovation

Cover Page

Table of Contents

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

010000 - Summary

010270 - Application for Payment

010400 - Coordination

010900 - Definitions and Standards

012000 - Project Meetings

012100 - Procedures and Performances

013100 - Construction Schedule

013400 - Submittals

013700 - Schedule of Values

015100 - Temporary Utility Connections

016000 - Material and Equipment

017300 - Execution

017310 - Operation and Maintenance Data

017400 - Warranties and Bonds

017700 - Closeout Procedures

DIVISION 2 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

024119 - Selective Demolition

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

031000 - Concrete Formwork

032000 - Concrete Reinforcement

033000 - Cast in Place Concrete

DIVISION 4 – MASONRY

042000 - Unit Masonry

DIVISION 5 – METALS

051200 - Structural Steel Framing

DIVISION 6 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

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061000 - Rough Carpentry

061053 - Miscellaneous Rough Carpentry

062013 - Exterior Finish Carpentry – As - Required

DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

071326 - Self Adhering Sheet Waterproofing

072100 - Thermal Insulation

072119 - Foamed in Place Insultation

072500 - Weather Barriers

072726 - Fluid Applied Membrane Air Barriers

074113 - Standing Seam Metal Roof

076200 - Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim

077100 - Roof Specialties

079200 - Joint Sealants

DIVISION 9 - FINISHES

099113 - Exterior Painting

099123 - Interior Painting

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

104413 - Fire Extinguisher Cabinets

104416 - Fire Extinguishers

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

312000 - Building Earthwork

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SECTION 010000 - SUMMARY

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. Access to site.

5. Coordination with occupants.

6. Work restrictions.

7. Specification and drawing conventions.

8. Miscellaneous provisions.

1.3 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification:

1. Project Title and Location: Douglass Gymnasium Renovation project, located at 969

Douglas Street SW in Live Oak, Florida

B. Owner: The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners

Owner�s Representative: Jason Furry - Assistant County Administrator

C. Architect: Barnett Fronczak Barlowe & Shuler Architects, 2074 Centre Pointe Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida, 32308.

D. Architect's Consultants: The Architect has not retained the following design professionals who have prepared designated portions of the Contract Documents and/or Technical Specifications.

1. Structural Engineering: Kever McKee

2. Civil Engineering: Dewberry

3. Landscape Architecture: NA

4. Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection and Plumbing Engineer: Tomahawk

5. Construction Manager: TBD.

a. Construction Manager for this Project is Project's constructor. The terms

"Construction Manager" and "Contractor" are synonymous.

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1.4 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work of Project is defined by the Technical Specifications and consists of the following:

The work under this contract includes all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and services necessary to complete the renovation of approximately 1,303 square feet of existing classroom space and associated MEP infrastructure upgrades at the Douglass Gymnasium located at 969

Douglas Street SW, Live Oak, Florida. The scope of work is limited to interior renovations, mechanical/electrical system improvements, and exterior mechanical yard sitework.

The project shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the following major components:

Selective Demolition of interior finishes, non-load-bearing partitions, ceilings, mechanical equipment, lighting, and electrical components within the designated classroom area.

Architectural Renovation of two classrooms, including new gypsum board partitions, ceilings, flooring, doors, frames, and painting.

Mechanical System Upgrades, including new rooftop HVAC units, ductwork distribution, grilles/diffusers, and controls to serve the renovated areas.

Electrical Work including new lighting fixtures, power outlets, low-voltage raceways, and replacement of electrical panels and feeders as necessary.

Fire Alarm and Life Safety Integration in coordination with new and existing systems.

Exterior Mechanical Yard Construction, including the installation of equipment pads, protective fencing, and utility service connections for mechanical equipment.

1.5 Type of Contract:

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

1.6 WORK BY OWNER

A. General: Cooperate fully with Owner so work may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract or work by Owner. Coordinate the Work of this

Contract with work performed by Owner.

1.7 ACCESS TO SITE

A. General: Contractor shall have use of Project site for construction operations as dictated on by the Owner and as indicated by requirements of the Owner Contractor Agreement.

B. Use of Site: Project site to work in areas indicated by the Owner/Contractor agreement. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

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1. Driveways, Walkways and Entrances: Keep driveways 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 use of driveways and entrances by construction operations.

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

1.8 COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS

A. Full Owner Occupancy: Owner will occupy site and adjacent building(s) during entire construction period. Cooperate with Owner during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Owner usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Owner's day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits unless otherwise indicated.

1. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Owner and approval of authorities having jurisdiction.

2. Notify Owner not less than 72 hours in advance of activities that will affect Owner's operations.

B. Owner Limited Occupancy of Completed Areas of Construction: Owner reserves the right to occupy and to place and install equipment in completed portions of the Work, prior to

Substantial Completion of the Work, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. Such placement of equipment and limited occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

1. The Owner will prepare a Certificate of Substantial Completion for each specific portion of the Work to be occupied prior to Owner acceptance of the completed Work.

2. Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from authorities having jurisdiction before limited

Owner occupancy.

3. Before limited Owner occupancy, mechanical and electrical systems shall be fully operational, and required tests and inspections shall be successfully completed. On occupancy, Owner will operate and maintain mechanical and electrical systems serving occupied portions of Work.

4. On occupancy, Owner will assume responsibility for maintenance and custodial service for occupied portions of Work.

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.

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B. 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 two days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

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

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

1. Notify Owner not less than two days in advance of proposed disruptive operations.

2. Obtain Owner's written permission before proceeding with disruptive operations.

D. Controlled Substances: Use of tobacco products and other controlled substances on Project site is not permitted.

E. Employee Identification: Provide identification tags for Contractor personnel working on

Project site. Require personnel to use identification tags at all times.

F. Employee Screening: Comply with Owner's requirements for drug and background screening of Contractor personnel working on Project site.

1. Maintain list of approved screened personnel with Owner's representative.

1.10 SPECIFICATION AND DRAWING CONVENTIONS

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

These conventions are as follows:

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

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

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 011000

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SECTION 010270 - APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED

A. Procedures for preparation and submittal of Application for Payment.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Bidding Conditions

B. Contractual Conditions

C. Section 013400 - Submittals: Submission Requirements

D. Section 013700 - Schedule of Values

E. Section 017000 - Contract Closeout: Final Application for Payment

1.3 FORMAT

A. Application for Payment Form - AIA Standard G702.

1.4 PREPARATION OF APPLICATIONS

A. Submit applications for payment to Architect in accordance with the schedule established by conditions of the Contract and agreement between Owner and

Contractor.

1. Type required information, or use media-driven printout.

2. Execute certification by signature of authorized officer.

B. Submit Schedule of Values for review and acceptance by the Architect/Engineer and Owner per Section 013700. Schedule of Values shall be broken down for each Work item and shall indicated both materials and labor.

C. Use data on accepted Schedule of Values. Provide dollar value in each column for each line item for portion of Work performed.

D. Initial progress payment shall not be made until Contractor has established a

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Contractor's site office, with telephone service, and a temporary field office for the

Project Representative.

E. Prepare Application for Final Payment as specified in Section 017000.

F. Submit Application for Payment in rough format (percentages complete) for Owner and Architect/Engineer review five (5) days prior to submittal of Application.

1.5 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Submit seven (7) copies of each Application for payment at times stipulated.

B. Contractor shall submit to Architect/Engineer not later than the first working day of each month an application for payment completed and signed by the Contractor.

1.6 SUBSTANTIATING DATA

A. When Architect/Engineer requires substantiating information, submit data justifying line item amounts in question.

B. Submit suitable information for each copy of application with a cover letter identifying:

1. Project

2. Application number and date

3. Detailed list of enclosures

C. Submit one copy of data and cover letter for each copy of application.

D. Submit with each copy of application continuation sheet providing the following:

1. Fill in total list of all schedule component items of work, with item number and scheduled dollar values for each item.

2. Fill in dollar value in each column for each schedule line item when work has been performed or materials stored.

3. list each change order executed prior to date of submission, at the end of the continuation sheets.

E. Submit data and applicable insurance as required by Owner to establish Owner's title to material and equipment suitably stored at the site.

1. The Contractor shall be responsible for all expenses of the

Architect/Engineer to verify the quantity of stored materials off of the site.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

Not used.

END OF SECTION 010270

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SECTION 010400 - COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 WORK INCLUDED

A. Contractor shall supervise and direct the work competently and efficiently, devoting such attention thereto and applying such skills as may be necessary to perform the work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

B. Contractor shall be solely responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures of construction, and for providing adequate safety precautions and coordinating all portions of the work under the Contract Documents.

C. Contractor shall be responsible to see that the finished work complies accurately with the Contract Documents.

D. Contractor shall be responsible for all project coordination.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Bidding Conditions

B. Contractual Requirements

C. Section 012000 - Project Meetings

D. Section 017000 - Contract Closeout

1.3 DESCRIPTION

A. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and work of the various sections of specifications to assure efficient and orderly sequence of installation of construction elements, with provisions for accommodating items to be installed later.

1. Maintain reports and records at job site:

a. Daily log of progress of work and other pertinent data. Maintain log accessible to Owner, Architect/Engineer and his representative.

b. Assemble documentation for handling of any claims or disputes which may arise.

2. Inspections and Testing:

a. Inspect the work to assure that it is performed in accordance with

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b. Arrange with the Architect/Engineer and/or owner as applicable for special inspections or testing required.

c. Reject work which does not conform to requirements of the Contract

Documents.

B. Coordinate sequence of work to ensure proposed completion dates are met.

1. Construction Schedule:

a. Prepare detailed schedule of Contractor's operations and for all subcontractors on the project.

b. Monitor schedules as work progresses.

1. Identify potential variances between scheduled and probable completion date.

2. Recommend to Architect/Engineer any adjustments in schedule to meet required completion date.

3. Provide monthly summary reports of each monitoring.

c. Observe work to monitor compliance with schedule.

1. Verify that labor and equipment are adequate to meet and maintain the schedule for the work.

2. Verify that product deliveries are adequate to meet and maintain the schedule for the work.

3. Report any non-compliance to Architect/Engineer, with recommendations for remedy.

4. Verify that adequate services are provided to comply with requirements for work and climatic conditions.

5. Verify proper maintenance and operation of temporary facilities.

6. Administer traffic and parking controls for construction workers. Construction traffic shall not interfere with surrounding traffic movement.

2. Coordination of Subcontractors:

a. Coordinate work of all subcontractors and relationship between them.

b. Establish on-site lines of authority and communication. Schedule and conduct progress meetings among Owner and

Architect/Engineer representatives and subcontractors.

c. Ensure that specified cleaning is done during progress of the work and at completion of contract.

1.4 MEETINGS

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a. In addition to progress meeting specified in Section 01200, hold coordination meetings and pre-installation conferences with personnel and subcontractors to assure coordination of work.

1.5 COORDINATION OF SUBMITTALS

A. Schedule and coordinate submittals specified in Section 01340.

1. Administer processing of shop drawings, product data, and samples.

B. Coordinate work of various sections having interdependent responsibilities for installing, connecting to, and placing in service, such equipment.

1. Coordinate Testing Laboratory Services:

a. Notify laboratory of test schedule.

b. Verify that required personnel are present.

c. Verify that specified tests are made as scheduled.

d. Verify compliance of the test results with specified criteria.

Determine need for retesting and submit recommendations to

Architect/Engineer. Administer and pay for required retesting.

2. Coordinate with Sub-contractors as required:

a. Provide temporary utilities (electric, water) required by the

Subcontractors in the performance of their work.

b. Provide designated location where the Subcontractors may place construction debris for removal by the Contractor.

C. Coordinate requests for changes to assure compatibility of space, of operating elements, and effect on work of other sections.

1. Recommend necessary of desirable changes to Architect/Engineer.

2. Review subcontractor's requests for changes and substitutions. Submit recommendations to Architect/Engineer.

3. Process Change Orders in accord with General Conditions and Change

Order Procedures.

1.6 COORDINATION OF SPACE

A. Coordinate use of Project space and sequence of installation of subcontractor work which is indicated diagrammatically on Drawings. Follow routings shown for pipes, ducts, and conduits as closely as practicable, with due allowance for available physical space; make runs parallel with lines of building. Utilize space efficiently to maximize accessibility for other installations, for maintenance, and for repairs.

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B. In finished areas, except as otherwise shown, conceal pipes, ducts, and wiring in the construction. Coordinate locations of fixtures and outlets with finish elements.

1.7 INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Consult with Architect/Engineer to obtain interpretation or clarifications for any portions of the contract documents which are unclear or ambiguous. Transmit all requests for interpretation in writing.

B. Assist in the answering of any questions which may arise.

C. Transmit written interpretations to Sub Contractors, Suppliers and Others who's work may be affected by the clarification.

D. Interpretations shall be based on the Architect/Engineers review of the Contract

Documents. In case of conflicting data, assumption shall be made that the item of greater quality, cost of quantity was bid.

1.8 START-UP

A. Direct the check-out of utilities, operational systems, and equipment.

B. Assist in initial start-up and testing.

C. Record dates of the start of the operations of systems and equipment.

D. Submit to Architect/Engineer written notice of the beginning of warranty period for equipment put into service.

1.9 COORDINATION OF CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

A. Substantial Completion:

1. Coordinate completion and cleanup of work of separate sections in preparation for Substantial Completion.

2. Upon determination of Substantial Completion of work or portion thereof, prepare for the Architect/Engineer a list of incomplete or unsatisfactory items.

B. Final Completion:

1. Upon determination that work is at final completion:

a. Submit written notice to Architect/Engineer that the work is ready for final inspection.

b. Secure and transmit to Architect/Engineer required closeout

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2. Turn over to Architect/Engineer.

a. Operations and maintenance data.

b. Spare parts and maintenance materials.

c. Warranties and other data as required for these specifications.

d. Owner file copies of all submittals, changes, etc.

C. After Owner occupancy of premises, coordinate access to site by various sections for correction of defective work and work not in accordance with Contract

Documents, to minimize disruption of Owner's activities.

D. Assemble and coordinate closeout submittals specified.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Not used

PART 3 - EXECUTION

Not used

END OF SECTION 010400

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SECTION 010900 - DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS:

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

Conditions and other Division 1 Specification sections, apply to work of this section.

1.2 DEFINITIONS:

A. General Explanation: A substantial amount of specification language constitutes definitions for terms found in other Contract Documents, including drawings which must be recognized as diagrammatic in nature and not completely descriptive of requirements indicated thereon. Certain terms used on Contract Documents are defined generally in this article. Definitions and explanations of this section are not necessarily either complete or exclusive, but are general for the work to extent not stated more explicitly in another provision of Contract Documents.

B. General Requirements: The provision or requirements of Division 1 section.

General Requirements apply to entire work of contract and, where so indicated, to other elements which are included in project.

C. Indicated: The term "indicated" is a cross reference to details, notes or schedules on drawings, to other paragraphs or schedules in the specifications, and to similar means of recording requirements in Contract Documents. Where terms such as

"shown", "noted", "scheduled", and "specified" are used in lieu of "indicated", it is for purpose of helping reader locate cross-reference, and no limitation of location is intended except as specifically noted.

D. Directed, Requested, etc.: Where not otherwise explained, terms such as

"directed", "requested", "authorized", "selected", "approved", "required", "accepted", and "permitted" mean "directed by Architect/Engineer", "requested by

Architect/Engineer", etc. However, no such implied meaning will be interpreted to extend Architect's/Engineer's responsibility into Contractor's area of construction supervision.

E. Reviewed: Where used in conjunction with Architect's/Engineer's response to submittals, requests, applications, inquiries, reports and claims by Contractor, the meaning of term "reviewed" will be held to limitations of Architect's/Engineer's responsibilities and duties as specified in General and Supplementary Conditions.

In no case will "review" by Architect/Engineer to be interpreted as a release of

Contractor from responsibilities to fulfill requirements of Contract Documents.

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F. Project Site: The space available to Contractor for performance of the work, either exclusively or in conjunction with others performing other work as part of the project. The extent of project site is shown on the drawings, and may or may not be identical with description of land upon which project is to be built.

G. Furnish: Except as otherwise defined in greater detail, term "furnish: is used to mean supply and deliver to project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, etc., as applicable in each instance.

H. Install: Except as otherwise defined in greater detail, the term "install" is used to describe operations at project site including unloading, storage, unpacking, assembly, erection, placing, anchoring, applying, work to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning and similar operations, as applicable in each instance.

I. Provide: Except as otherwise defined in greater detail, the term "provide" means furnish and install, complete and ready for intended use, as applicable in each instance.

J. Installer: The entity (person or firm) engaged by Contractor or its subcontractor or subcontractor for performance or a particular unit or work at project site, including installation, erection, application and similar required operations. It is a general requirement that such entities (installers) be expert in operations they are engaged to perform.

K. Testing Laboratory: An independent entity engaged to perform specific inspections or tests of the work, either at project site or elsewhere; and to report and

(if required) interpret results of those inspections or tests.

L. Owner Furnished - Contractor Installed: Equipment or components of a system that are purchased by the Owner and furnished to the Contractor for installation in the project. The Contractor shall receive, store, protect, install, connect and test each time unless otherwise indicated.

M. Contractor Furnished - Contractor Installed: Equipment or components of a system that are purchased, furnished, and installed by the Contractor.

N. Owner Furnished - Owner Installed: Equipment or components of a system that are purchased, furnished and installed by the Owner or his vendors.

1.3 FORMAT AND SPECIFICATION EXPLANATIONS:

A. Specification Production: None of these explanations will be interpreted to modify substance of requirements. Portions of these specifications have been produced by

Architect's/Engineer's standard methods of editing master specifications, and may contain minor deviations from traditional writing formats. Such deviations are a

010900 - 3 normal result to this production technique, and no other meaning will be implied or permitted.

B. Format Explanation: The format of principal portions of these specifications can be described as follows; although other portions may not fully comply and no particular significance will be attached to such compliance or noncompliance.

1. Sections and Divisions: For convenience, basic unit of specification text is a "section", each unit of which is named and numbered. These are organized into related families of sections, and various families of sections are organized into "divisions", which are recognized as the present industry consensus on uniform organization and sequencing of specifications. The section title is not intended to limit meaning or content of section, not to be fully descriptive or requirements specified therein, not to be an integral part of text.

a. Each section of specifications has been subdivided into 3 (or less) "parts" for uniformity and convenience (Part 1 -

General, Part 2 - Products, and Part 3 - Execution). These do not limit the meaning or and are not an integral part of text which specifies requirements.

2. Underscoring: used strictly to assist reader of specification text in scanning text for key works in content (for quick recall). No emphasis on or relative importance of text is intended where underscoring is used.

3. Imperative Language: Used generally in specifications. Except as otherwise indicated requirements expressed imperatively are to be performed by the Contractor. For clarity of reading at certain locations, contrasting subjective language is used to describe responsibilities which must be fulfilled indirectly by the Contractor, or when so noted, by others.

4. Section Numbering: Used to facilitate cross-references in Contract

Documents. Sections are placed in Project Manual in numeric sequence;

however, numbering sequence is not complete, and listing of sections at beginning of Project Manual must be consulted to determine numbers and names of specification section on Contract Documents.

5. Page Numbering: Numbered independently for each section' recorded in listing of sections (Index or Table of Contents) in Project Manual. Section number is shown with page number at top right of each page, to facilitate location of text in Project Manual.

C. Specification Content: Because of methods by which this project specification has been produced, certain general characteristics of content, and conventions in use of language are explained as follows:

1. Specifying Methods: The techniques or methods of specifying to record requirements varies throughout text, and may include "prescriptive", "open generic descriptive", "compliance with standards", "performance", 010900 - 4

"proprietary", or a combination of these. The method used for specifying one unit of work has no bearing on requirements for another unit of work.

2. Overlapping and Conflicting Requirements: Where compliance with 2 or more industry standards or sets or requirements is specified, and overlapping of those different standards or requirements establishes different or conflicting minimums or levels or quality, most stringent requirement

(which is generally recognized to be also most costly) is intended and will be enforced, unless specifically detailed language written into contract documents (not by way of reference to an industry standard) clearly indicates that a less stringent requirement is to be fulfilled. Refer apparently-equal-but-different requirements, and uncertainties as to which level of quality is more stringent, to Architect/Engineer for a decision before proceeding.

a. Contractor's Options: Except for overlapping or conflicting requirements, where more than one set of requirements are specified for a particular unit of work, option is intended to be Contractor's regardless of whether specifically indicated as such.

3. Minimum Quality/Quantity: In every instance, quality level or quantity shown or specified is intended as minimum for the work to be performed or provided. Except as otherwise specifically indicated, actual work may either comply exactly with that minimum (within specified tolerances), or may exceed that minimum within reasonable limits. In complying with requirements, indicated numeric values are either minimums or maximums as noted or as appropriate for context of requirements. Refer instances of uncertainty to Architect/Engineer for decision before proceeding.

4. Specialists; Assignments: In certain instances, specification text requires

(or at least implies) that specific work be assigned to specialists or expert entities, who must be engaged for performance of those units of work.

These must be recognized as special requirements over which Contractor has no choice or option. These assignments must not be confused with (and are not intended to interfere with) normal application of regulations union jurisdictions and similar conventions. One purpose of such assignments is to establish which party or entity involved in a specified unit of work is recognized as "expert" for indicated construction processes or operations.

Nevertheless, final responsibility for fulfillment of entire set of requirements remains with Contractor.

5. Trades: Except as otherwise indicated, the use of title such as "carpentry" in specification text, implies neither that the work must be performed by an accredited or unionized trades person of corresponding generic name (such as "carpenter"), nor that specified requirements apply exclusively to work by trades persons of that corresponding generic name.

6. Abbreviations: The language of specifications and other contract documents is of the abbreviated type in certain instances, and implies words and meanings which will be appropriately interpreted. Actual work abbreviations of self-explanatory nature have been included in texts.

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Specific abbreviations have been established, principally for lengthy technical terminology and primarily in conjunction with coordination of specification requirement with notations on drawings and in schedules.

These are frequently defined in section at first instance of use. Trade association names and titles of general standards are frequently abbreviated.

7. Singular works will be interpreted as plural and plural words will be interpreted as singular where applicable and where full context of the

Contract Documents so indicates.

D. Drawing Symbols:

1. General: Except as otherwise indicated, graphic symbols used on drawings are those symbols recognized in the construction industry for purposes indicated. Where not otherwise noted, symbols are defined by

"Architectural Graphic Standards", published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., seventh edition.

a. M/E Drawings: Graphic symbols used on mechanical/electrical drawings are generally aligned with symbols recommended by

ASHRAE, supplemented by more specific symbols where appropriate as recommended by other recognized technical associations including ASME, ASPE, IEEE and similar organizations. Refer instances of uncertainty to Architect/Engineer for clarification before proceeding.

E. Industry Standards:

1. General Applicability of Standards: Applicable standards of construction industry have same force and effect (and are made a part of contract

Documents) as if published copies were bound herewith.

a. Referenced Standards: (referenced directly in Contract Documents or by governing regulations) have precedence over non-referenced standards which are recognized in industry for applicability to work.

b. Non-referenced standards are hereby defined to have not particular applicability to the work, except as a general measurement of whether work complies with standards recognized in construction industry.

2. Publication Dates: Except as otherwise indicated, where compliance with an industry standard is required, comply with the latest edition of the standard in effect as of date of Contract Documents.

3. Copies of Standards: Provide as needed for proper performance of the work; obtain directly from publication sources. Architect/Engineer may specifically required the Contractor to obtain copies of certain standards.

4. Abbreviations and names: The following acronyms or abbreviations as referenced in Contract Documents are defined to mean the associated

010900 - 6 names. Both names and addresses are subject to change, and are believed to be, but are not assured to be, accurate and up-to-date as of date of Contract

Documents.

AA Aluminum Association

818 Connecticut Avenue NW; Washington, D.C. 20006;

202/862-5100

AAMA Architectural Aluminum Manufacturers Association

35 E. Wacker Dr.; Chicago, IL 60601; 312/782-8256

AAN American Association of Nurserymen

230 Southern Bldg.; Washington, D.C. 20005;

202/737-4060

AASHTO American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials

444 N. Capital; Washington, D.C. 20001; 202/624-5800

AATCC American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists

P.O. Box 12215; Research Triangle Park, N.C. 27709;

919/549-8141

ACI American Concrete Institute

P.O. Box 19150; Detroit, MI 48219; 313/532-2600

ACIL American Council of Independent Laboratories

1725 K Street, NW; Washington, D.C.; 20006; 202/659-3766

ADC Air Diffusion Council

230 N. Michigan Avenue; Chicago, IL 60601; 312/372-9800

AGA American Gas Association

1515 Wilson Blvd.; Arlington, VA 22209; 703/841-8400

AI Asphalt Institute

Asphalt Institute Building; College Park, MD 20740; 301/277-4258

AIA American Institute of Architects

1735 New York Avenue, NW; Washington, D.C. 20006; 202/626-7474

A.I.A. American Insurance Company

85 John Street; New York, NY 10038; 212/699-0400

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction

400 North Michigan Avenue; Chicago, IL 60611; 312/670-2400

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AISI American Iron and Steel Institute

1000 16th Street, NW; Washington, D.C. 20036; 202/452-7100

AITC American Institute of Timber Construction

333 W. Hampden Avenue

Englewood, Colorado 80110; 303/761-3212

AMCA Air Movement and Control Association

30 W. University Dr.

Arlington Heights, IL 60004;312/394-0150

ANSI American National Standards Institute

1430 Broadway

New York, New York 10018; 212/354-3300

APA American Plywood Association

Post Office Box 11700

Tacoma, Washington 98411;206/565-6600

ARI Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute

1815 North Fort Myer Dr.

Arlington, Virginia 22209;703/524-8800

ASC Adhesive and Sealant Council

1600 Wilson Boulevard

Arlington, Virginia 22209;703/841-1112

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Engineers

1791 Tullie Circle, NE

Atlanta, Georgia 30329; 404/636-8400

ASME American Society of Plumbing Engineers

345 E. 47th Street

New York, New York 10017; 212/644-7722

ASPE American Society of Plumbing Engineers

15233 Ventura Boulevard

Sherman Oaks, California 91403;213/783-4845

ASSE American Society of Sanitary Engineering

Post Office Box 9712

Bay Village, Ohio 44140; 216/835-3040

ASTM American Society for Testing and Material

1916 Race Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103; 215/299-5400

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AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute

2310 South Walter Reed Dr.

Arlington, Virginia 22206; 703/671-9100

AWPA American Wood-Preservers' Association

7735 Old Georgetown Road

Bethesda, Maryland 20014; 301/652-2109

AWPB American Wood-Preservers Bureau

2772 South Randolph Street

Arlington, Virginia 22206; 703/931-8180

AWS American Welding Society

550 LeJune Road

Miami, Florida 33135; 305/642-7090

AWWA American Water Works Association

6666 W. Quincy Avenue

Denver, Colorado 80235; 303/794-7711

BHMA Builder's Hardware Manufacturer's Association

(c/o TGAM) 60 EAst 42nd St. Rm. 1807

New York, New York 10017; 212/682-8142

BIA Brick Institute of America

1750 Old Meadow Rd.

McLean, Virginia 22101; 703/893-4010

CDA Copper Development Association

405 Lexington Avenue

New York, New York 10017; 212/953-7300

CE Corps or Engineers (U.S. Dept. of the Army)

Washington, D.C. 20315

CISPI Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute

1499 ChainBridge Rd.

McLean, Virginia 22101; 703/827-9177

CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

180 North LaSalle Street

Chicago, Illinois 60601; 312/372-5059

CS Commercial Standard of NBS (U.S. Dept. of Commerce)

Government Printing Office

010900 - 9

Washington, D.C. 20402

DHI Door and Hardware Institute

1815 N. Ft. Meyer Dr.

Arlington, Virginia 22209; 703/527-2060

EIA Electronic Industries Association

2001 Eye Street, NW

Washington, D.C. 20006; 202/457-4900

FAA Federal Aviation Administration (U.S. Dept. of Transportation)

800 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20590

FCC Federal Communications Commission

1919 M Street, NW

Washington, D.C. 20554; 202/632-7000

FCI Fluid Controls Institute

Post Office Box 3854

Tequesta, Florida 33458; 407/746-6466

FGMA Flat Glass Marketing Association

3310 Harrison

Topeka, Kansas 66611; 913/266-7013

FHA Federal Housing Administration (U.S. Dept. of HUD)

451 7th Street, SW

Washington, D.C. 20201

FM Factory Mutual Engineering Corp.

1151 Boston-Providene Turnpike

Norwood, MA 02062; 617/762-4300

FS Federal Specification (General Services Administration)

Building 197, Washington Navy Yard, SE

Washington, D.C. 20407

FTI Facing Tile Institute

Box 8880

Canton, Ohio 44711; 216/488-1211

GA Gypsum Association

1603 Orrington Avenue

Evanston, Illinois 60201; 312/491-1744

010900 - 10

HPMA Hardwood Plywood Manufacturers Association

Post Office Box 2789

Reston, Virginia 22090; 703/435-2900

IES Illuminating Engineering Society of North America

345 E. 47th Street

New York, New York 10017; 212/644-7926

ILI Indiana Limestone Institute of America

Stone City Bank Building

Bedford, Indiana 47421; 812/275-4426

IRI Industrial Rick Insurers

85 Woodland Street

Hartford, CT 06102; 203/525-2601

MCAA Mechanical Contractors Association of America

5530 Wisconsin Avenue

Washington, D.C. 20015; 202/654-7960

MIA Marble Institute of America

33505 State Street

Farmington, MI 48024; 313/476-5558

MIL Military Standardization Documents (U.S. Dept. of Defense)

Naval Publications and Forms Center

5801 Tabor Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19120

MLSFA Metal Lath/Steel Framing Association

221 N. LaSalle Street

Chicago, IL 60601; 312/346-1600

MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry

5203 Leesburg Pike

Falls Church, Virginia 22041; 702/998-7996

NAAMM The National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers

221 N. LaSalle Street

Chicago, Illinois 60601; 312/346-1600

NAPF National Association of Plastic Fabricators

1701 N. Street, NW

Washington, D.C. 20036; 202/656-8874

NBGOA National Building Granite Quarries Association

202 South Third Avenue

010900 - 11

Cold Spring, MN 55107

NBS National Bureau of Standards (U.S. Dept. of Commerce)

Gaithersburg, Maryland 20234

NCMA National Concrete Masonry Association

Post Office Box 781

Herndon, Virginia 22070; 703/435-4900

NEC National Electric Code (by NFPA)

NECA National Electric Contractors Association

7315 Wisconsin Avenue

Washington, D.C. 20014; 202/657-3110

NEII National Elevator Industry, Inc.

600 Third Avenue

New York, New York 10016; 212/986-1545

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association

2101 L Street, NW

Washington, D.C. 20037; 202/457-8400

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

470 Atlantic Avenue

Boston, MA 02210; 617/482-8755

N.F.P.A. National Forest Products ASsociation

1619 Massachusetts Avenue, NW

Washington, D.C. 20036; 202/797-5800

NHLA National Hardwood Lumber Association

Post Office Box 34518

Memphis, Tennessee 38104; 901/377-1818

NPA National Particleboard Association

2306 Perkins Place

Silver Spring, Maryland 20910; 301/587-2204

NRCA National Roofing Contractors Association

One O'Hare Center

6250 River Road

Rosemont, Illinois 60018; 312/318-6722

NSF National Sanitation Foundation

3475 Plymouth Rd.

Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106; 313/769-8010

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NSSEA National School Supply & Equipment Association

1500 Wilson Boulevard

Arlington, Virginia 22209; 703/524-8819

NTMA The National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association

3166 Des Plains Avenue

Des Plains, Illinois 60018; 312/635-7744

NWMA National Wood Manufacturer's Association

205 W. Touhy Avenue

Park Ridge, Illinois 60068; 312/823-6747

OSHA Occupational Safety Health Administration (U.S. Dept. of Labor)

Government Printing Office

Washington, D.C. 20402

PCI Prestressed Concrete Institute

20 N. Wacker Dr.

Chicago, Illinois 60606; 312/346-4071

PDI Plumbing and Draining Institute

5342 Boulevard Place

Indianapolis, Indiana 46208; 317/251-5298

PEI Porcelain Enamel Institute

1911 N. Fort Myer

Arlington, Virginia 22209; 703/527-5257

PS Product Standard of NBS (U.S. Dept. of Commerce)

Government Printing Office

Washington, D.C. 20402

RFCI Resilient Floor Covering Institute

1030 15th Street, NW

Washington, D.C. 20005; 202/833-2635

RIS Redwood Inspection Service (Grading Rules)

627 Montgomery

San Francisco, California 94111

SAMAS Scientific Apparatus Makers Association

1101 16th Street, NW

Washington, D.C. 20036; 202/223-1360

SDI Steel Deck Institute

Post Office Box 3812

010900 - 13

St. Louis, MO 63122; 314/965-1741

S.D.I. Steel Door Institute

712 Lakewood Center, N.

Cleveland, Ohio 44107; 216/226-7700

SHLMA Southern Hardwood Lumber Manufacturers Association

805 Sterick Boulevard

Memphis, Tennessee 38103; 901/525-8221

SIGMA Sealed insulating Glass Manufacturers Association

111 E. Wacker Dr.

Chicago, Illinois 60601; 312/644-6610

SJI Steel Joist Institute

1703 Parham Rd.

Richmond, Virginia 23229; 804/288-3071

SMACNA Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association

Post Office Box 70

Merrifield, Virginia 22116

SPIB Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (Grading Rules)

4709 Scenic Highway

Pensacola, Florida 32504; 904/434-2611

SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council

4400 5th Avenue

Pgh, PA 15213; 412/578-3327

TCA Tile Council of America

Post Office Box 326

Princeton, New Jersey 08540; 609/921-7050

TIMA Thermal Insulation Manufacturers Association

7 Kirby Plaza

Mt. Kisco, New York 10549; 914/241-2284

TPI Truss Plate Institute

100 W. Church St.

Frederick, Maryland 21701; 301/694-6100

UL Underwriters Laboratories

333 Pfingsten Rd.

Northbrook, Illinois 60062; 312/272-8800

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WCLIB West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau (Grading Rules)

Post Office Box 2315

Portland, Oregon 97223; 503/649-0651

WIC Woodwork Institute of California

1833 Broadway

Fresno, California 93773; 209/233-9035

WRI Wire Reinforcement Institute

8900 Westpark Drive

McLean, Virginia 22101; 703/790-9790

WSFI Wood and Synthetic Flooring Institute

2400 E. Devon

Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; 312/635-7700

WWPA Western Wood Products Association (Grading Rules)

1500 Yeon Building

Portland, Oregon 97204; 503/224-3930

W.W.P.A. Woven Wire Products Association

108 W. Lake Street

Chicago, Illinois 60601; 312/332-6502

F. Governing Regulations/Authorities:

1. General: The procedure followed by Architect/Engineer has been to contact governing authorities where necessary to obtain information needed for the purpose of preparing Contract Documents; recognizing that such information may or may not be of significance in relation to Contractor's responsibilities for performing the work. Contract governing authorities directly for necessary information and decisions having a bearing on performance of the work.

G. Submittals:

1. Permits, Licenses and Certificates: For the Owner's records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgements, and similar documents, correspondence and records established in conjunction with compliance with records established in conjunction with compliance with standards and regulations bearing upon performance of the work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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Not applicable.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

Not applicable.

END OF SECTION 010900

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SECTION 012000 - PROJECT MEETINGS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED:

A. Contractor shall attend a Pre-Construction meeting administered by the Owner.

B. Contractor shall schedule and administer monthly progress meetings and specially called meetings throughout progress of work.

1. Prepare agenda for meetings.

2. Distribute written agenda of each meeting four days in advance of meeting date.

3. Make physical arrangements for meetings.

4. Preside at meetings.

5. Record the minutes; include significant proceedings and decisions.

6. Reproduce and distribute copies of minutes within three days after each meeting.

a. To participants in the meeting.

b. To parties affected by decisions made at the meetings.

c. Furnish three copies of minutes to Architect/Engineer.

C. Representative of Contractors, Subcontractors and suppliers attending meetings shall be qualified and authorized to act on behalf of the entity each represents.

D. Owner and Architect/Engineer shall be invited to all such meetings and may attend to ascertain that Work is expedited consistent with Contract Documents and construction schedules.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

A. Bidding Conditions.

B. Contractual Conditions.

C. Shop drawings, product data and samples.

D. Section 010400 - Coordination.

1.3 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING:

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A. Location: A site designated by owner.

B. Attendance:

1. Owner's Project Manager.

2. As � Required by the Owner - Architect/Engineer and/or his professional consultants.

3. Contractor's Superintendent.

4. Major Subcontractors.

5. Others as Appropriate.

C. Suggested Agendum:

1. Distribution and discussion of:

a. List of major subcontractors and suppliers.

b. Projected Construction Schedules.

2. Critical work sequencing.

3. Major equipment deliveries and priorities.

4. Project Coordination:

a. Designation of responsible personnel.

5. Procedures and processing of:

a. Field decisions.

b. Proposal requests.

c. Submittals.

d. Change Orders.

e. Applications for Payment.

6. Adequacy of distribution of Contract Documents.

7. Procedures for maintaining Record Documents.

8. Use of Premises:

a. Office, work and storage areas.

b. Owner's requirements.

9. Construction facilities, controls and construction aids.

10. Temporary Utilities.

11. Safety and first-aid procedures.

12. Security procedures.

13. Housekeeping procedures.

1.4 PROGRESS MEETINGS:

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A. Contractor shall schedule regular periodic meetings at least monthly or more often if deemed appropriate by the Architect.

B. Hold called meetings as required by progress of work.

C. Location of the meetings: Project field office of Contractor.

D. Attendance:

1. Owner and (as required by the Owner) Architect/Engineers and his professional consultants as needed.

2. Subcontractors as appropriate to the agenda.

3. Suppliers as appropriate to the agenda.

4. Others.

E. Suggested Agendum:

1. Review, approval of minutes of previous meetings.

2. Review of work progress since previous meetings.

3. Field observations, problems, conflicts.

4. Problems which impeded Construction Schedule.

5. Review of off-site fabrication, delivery schedule.

6. Corrective measures and procedures to regain projected schedule.

7. Revisions to Construction Schedule.

8. Progress, schedule, during succeeding work period.

9. Coordination of schedules.

10. Review submittal schedules; expedite as required.

11. Maintenance of quality standards.

12. Pending changes and substitutions.

13. Review proposed changes for:

a. Effect on Construction Schedule and on completion date.

b. Effect on other contracts of the Project.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

END OF SECTION 012000

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SECTION 012100 - PROCEDURES AND PERFORMANCES

PART 1 - PROCEDURES

A. Observation: The Architect and his Consulting Engineers may review all the work including Architectural, Civil, Structural, Plumbing, Electrical and

Mechanical on this project.

PART 2 - PERFORMANCE

A. Measurements and Dimensions: Before ordering materials or doing work which is dependent for proper size, or installation upon coordination with building conditions, the Contractor shall verify all dimensions by taking measurements at the building and shall be responsible for the correctness of same. No consideration will be given any claim based on the difference between the actual dimensions and those indicated on the drawings. Any discrepancies between the drawings and/or the specifications and the existing conditions shall be referred to the Architect for adjustment before any work affected thereby is begun.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

END OF SECTION 012100.

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SECTION 013100 - CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 The progress schedule required under the General Conditions shall be prepared using the critical path method as described in the Supplementary General Conditions and herein.

A. The critical path schedules requirement will consist of a two-part network submittal

(interim schedule, and detailed schedule), along with monthly progress status reports (Monthly Report), quarterly progress forecast reports (Quarterly Report), and monthly update to the networks and analysis. The planning, scheduling, management, and execution of the Work is the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

The progress schedule requirement is established to allow Owner to review

Contractor's planning,…