LAX Residential Sound Insulation Program

ATTACHMENT 5:

Project Requirements

LAX RESIDENTIAL SOUND INSULATION PROGRAM

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS: TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PR No. PR Title

PR-01 Scope of Work

PR-02 Allowances

PR-03 Request for Information

PR-04 Submittal Procedures

PR-05 Products, Material, and Equipment Substitution

PR-06 Product Material Handling

PR-07 Quality Assurance

PR-08 Quality Control Program

PR-09 Safety

PR-10 Environmental Mitigation Requirements and Special Construction

PR-11 Project Meetings

PR-12 Project Record Documents

PR-13 Project Close Out

PR-1 SCOPE OF WORK

A. PR-1 SCOPE OF WORK

1. GENERAL

The work shall include the furnishing of all labor, materials, supervision, tools, equipment, services, and incidentals necessary to prescribe and provide for the complete and finished performance and accomplishment, in every respect, of the entire contemplated Work or improvements indicated by the Contract Documents relating to this particular Project; and it shall be understood that the Contractor undertaking the execution of all or any part of such Work or improvement will be required to perform, construct, and complete the same in a thorough, satisfactory, and skillful manner in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

A. The project manager shall define the scope of the project within this section of the PR.

B. The project includes but is not limited to sound retrofit of existing single and multi-family residential dwellings with typical modifications to include replacement of existing windows and doors with acoustically rated assemblies, insulation of attic spaces, finish and rough carpentry, exterior and interior plastering and painting, installation of new ventilation systems, and associated electrical work.

C. Proposer’s Experience

a. Proposers must demonstrate that their team has at least five years of experience and capabilities in successful development and implementation of projects with similar complexity, on time delivery of multiple projects, and efficient management of multi-phased projects at large, international airports for Sound Insulation Programs.

D. Required Resources

a. Experienced resources are needed to provide construction services for LAWA. The successful proposer(s) shall provide these services for the term of the contract. The successful proposer(s) shall have previous experience with related and equivalent residential sound insulation improvement projects, full knowledge of the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA) regulations, California noise regulations (see 21 CCR 5000 et seq.), Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) building codes, El Segundo

Building Codes, and other applicable rules and local regulations.

E. Working in a Dynamic Environment

a. Proposers must have the ability to work in occupied residential properties and be willing to adapt to any changes due to the needs of many other on-going, large airport improvement programs, especially at LAX. Proposers must be able to expand their scope of work to include additional services, if LAWA determines it to be necessary.

F. Work By Others

a. The Contractor shall cooperate and coordinate with other contractors as needed to assure

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the orderly progression of work in accordance with the Contract Documents. The

Contractor shall coordinate and provide site access to other contractors as required.

END OF PR-1 SCOPE OF WORK

PR-2 ALLOWANCES

B. PR-2 ALLOWANCES

1. GENERAL

A. Allowances have been set aside for certain services and/or materials that may be required by

LAWA to complete the Project, but for which definitive scopes cannot be determined until a later time or where a specific LAWA-selected vendor or consultant may be required to perform specialized work. The stipulated Allowance amounts included in the Bid will be used, as authorized by LAWA, to pay for these scope items not identified in the Contract Documents.

B. All price quotes and for scopes of work requested by LAWA for each Allowance item of work, shall be provided to and approved by LAWA prior to the Contractor proceeding with the work.

The Contractor shall provide a price quote within five (5) days of receipt of request by LAWA.

C. Price quotes shall be provided in a format that clearly itemizes all labor quantities and labor rates, material quantities and material rates, equipment costs, overhead and fee to perform the work of the Allowance. Any work performed by subcontractors to the Contractor/Vendor shall also be itemized as above. Price quotes shall be obtained from LAWA-selected subcontractors and/or vendors by the Contractor in a format that clearly itemizes all labor quantities and labor rates, material quantities and material rates, equipment costs, overhead and fee to perform the Allowance scope of work. Any work performed by subcontractors to

LAWA selected subcontractor and/or Vendor shall also be itemized as above.

D. LAWA will approve all Allowance items of work by issuance of a task order prior to the

Contractor proceeding. The task order will clearly define the Allowance item scope and agreed to amount. In the case where time is of the essence or the price quote provided by the

Contractor is unacceptable to LAWA; LAWA may direct the Contractor to proceed with the

Allowance work by issuance of a task order on a Force Account basis, as prescribed in

General Condition, Payment Procedures.

E. If approved in writing by LAWA, stipulated amounts for an individual Allowance line item may be utilized to fund an increase in the stipulated amount of different individual Allowance line items.

2. ALLOWANCE SCOPE

A. Unforeseen Conditions: This allowance provides for payment for changes in the various work area / phases or scope of work as directed by LAWA to mitigate unforeseen field conditions.

The scope of this work under this allowance includes, but is not limited to: additional demolition, relocation, and construction of necessary infrastructure to mitigate miscellaneous unforeseen conditions as directed by LAWA.

B. Utility Investigation/Relocation: This allowance provides for payment of additional utility investigation and modification in various work areas of the Project as directed by LAWA. The scope of work under this allowance includes, but is not limited to: additional exploratory investigation, relocation of utilities, and other additional miscellaneous utilities requirements

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not included in the scope of work. Investigation of utilities shown on the Plans to confirm location and depth is not part of this allowance but is included within the Contract Documents.

END OF PR-2 ALLOWANCES

PR-3 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

C. PR-3 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

1. GENERAL

This Section covers general requirements for the Contractor's Requests for Information (RFI) to LAWA and homeowners if needed.

2. REQUIREMENTS

A. All project related documents and RFI shall be prepared and transmitted promptly and in conformance with the approved construction schedule so as not to delay the progress of the

Work. LAWA uses Procore Project Management Software on its projects. LAWA shall direct the Contractor to enter its submittals, RFIs, etc., through use of this software.

B. Contractor shall continue work while waiting for LAWA to reply to RFI, unless otherwise directed by LAWA.

3. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

A. Submit a Request for Information to LAWA when:

a. An unforeseen condition or constructability question occurs.

b. Questions regarding information contained in the Contract Documents arise.

c. Information not found in the Contract Documents is required.

d. Submit all RFI’s in writing to LAWA as soon as possible in accordance with the requirements in the contract documents and within a reasonable time frame so as not to interfere with or impede the progress of the Work.

B. Submit the RFI as follows:

a. Submit a legible written request on a form provided by LAWA or on a form approved in advance by LAWA. Include the following information:

i. Project name, as listed on the Contract Documents, LAWA's project number or other identifying number, but excluding homeowner’s personal identifiable information, if any

ii. Date

iii. Name, address, telephone, and fax numbers of the Contractor

iv. Number and title of affected Specification Section or Sections

v. Drawing numbers and detail references, as appropriate

vi. Clear, concise explanation of information or clarification requested.

vii. Blank, lined spaces for LAWA's written response.

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viii. Desire response date

C. Each page of each attachment to the RFI shall bear the Project title and RFI number in the lower right corner.

D. RFI'S shall be identified by sequential numbering, follow on questions to an RFI shall use the

01 system.

E. RFI from Subcontractors or material suppliers shall be submitted by the Contractor. The

Contractor shall review and sign all RFI’s prior to submittal to LAWA.

F. Contractor shall allow a minimum of seven (7) days for LAWA response to each RFI.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The Contractor shall carefully review the Contract Documents to assure that the requested information is not available therein.

B. Do not use RFI for the following purpose:

a. To request approval of submittals.

b. To request approval of substitutions.

c. To request changes to the Contract Documents.

C. LAWA’s responses to Requests for Information shall not be construed as approvals to perform extra work or to change the requirements of the Contract Documents. If the Contractor believes that a response to an RFI may result in a change to the Contract price and/or time, the Contractor shall notify LAWA, in accordance with the Change Provisions of the Contract.

If the Contractor fails to provide such notice, the Contractor accepts the response to the RFI as work included in the Contract Documents and waives all rights for additional compensation or time extension.

END OF PR-3 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

PR-4 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

D. PR-4 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1. GENERAL

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements of the Contractor for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other miscellaneous submittals.

B. ACTION SUBMITTALS - Written and graphic information and physical samples that require

LAWA’s responsive action. Action submittals are those submittals indicated in individual

Specification sections as action submittals. Submittals not specifically indicated as informational submittals shall be considered to be action submittals.

C. INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS - Written and graphic information and physical samples that do not require LAWA’s responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements. Informational submittals are those submittals indicated in individual

Specification sections as informational submittals.

A. Refer to other Contract Documents (i.e., Specification Section 01 33 00) for specific Submittal requirements.

B. All project related documents and Submittals shall be prepared and transmitted promptly and in conformance with the approved construction schedule so as not to delay the progress of the Work. LAWA uses Procore® Project Management Software and shall direct Contractor to enter submittals, RFIs, etc. through use of this software.

3. ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal Schedule: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

B. All product submittals shall be provided within fourteen (14) calendar days of the Notice to

Proceed.

4. SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. General: The Contractor shall prepare, review, approve, and transmit all required submittals and any necessary re-submittals. Submit originally prepared information drawn accurately to scale. Do not reproduce construction documents.

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

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

D. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination. On the transmittal, the Contractor shall identify any and all related submittals requiring coordination. LAWA reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received. LAWA’s review period will not begin until all related submittals are received by LAWA.

E. Processing Time: The Contractor shall submit all Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples in accordance with the Contract Documents and within fourteen (14) calendar days of Notice to Proceed with the Contract to cause no delay in the Work. Time for review shall commence on LAWA's receipt of submittal.

F. LAWA review period shall be fourteen (14) days unless otherwise modified by the Contract

Documents. Allow additional time if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. LAWA will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination. Delaying submittal to facilitate coordination between submittals shall not constitute a delay of the Work nor shall it be the basis for an extension of time or compensation.

G. If resubmittal is necessary, process it in the same manner as original submittal and clearly identify as a resubmittal. For resubmittal, the Contractor shall reference the original submittal.

H. The number of days for processing each resubmittal shall be the same duration as the original review period for submittals.

I. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of the Contractor’s failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing.

J. Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

K. Include the information outlined in Specification Section 01 33 00 on each submittal.

L. Resubmission: See Specification Section 01 33 00. Unless corrected copies are required for final submittal due to LAWA’s observance of noncompliance with provisions of the Contract

Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal. Any delay in procurement of material or installation associated with resubmission shall be done by the Contractor and no time extension shall be granted by LAWA.

M. Transmittal: Package each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling. Transmit each submittal using LAWA’s Submittal Transmittal form. LAWA will return to the Contractor with no action taken, submittals received from sources such as

Subcontractors material suppliers etc. other than the Contractor.

N. On an attached separate sheet, prepared on the Contractor's letterhead, record relevant information, requests for data, revisions other than those requested by LAWA on previous submittals, and deviations from requirements of the Contract Documents, including minor variations and limitations. Include the same label information as the related submittal.

O. Include the Contractor's statement that the information submitted complies with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

P. Distribution: Furnish copies of LAWA’s reviewed final submittals to manufacturers, Subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, authorities having jurisdiction, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities.

Q. Use for Construction: Use only final LAWA reviewed submittals with mark indicating action taken by LAWA in connection with construction.

R. Substitution requests are not allowed in the form of submittals. Substitution requests must be made in accordance with the Contract Documents. Review and acceptance of a submittal does not constitute approval of a substitution.

5. SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Submittals required by individual Technical Specification

Section 01 33 00.

B. Shop Drawings:

a. Shop drawings are drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules, performance charts, brochures, and other data which are prepared by the Contractor or any Subcontractor, manufacturer, supplier, or distributor and which illustrates some portion of the Work.

Provide shop drawings per Specification Section 01 33 00.

b. The Contractor shall submit, for review by LAWA, shop drawings as called for in this section and the Contract Documents and as requested by LAWA. All shop drawings shall be of a size and scale to clearly show all necessary details. Shop drawings shall show in detail, for each LAWA project number, the size, sections, and dimensions of all the member(s); the arrangement and construction of all connections and joints; all holes, straps, and other fittings required for attaching work; and other pertinent details. When required, Engineering computations by a licensed by the State of California, Board of

Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors shall be submitted.

c. Shop drawings shall be accompanied by a transmittal form which shall list the number of drawings submitted, the name of the Project, the name of the Contractor, and, if any, the names of Suppliers, manufacturers, and Subcontractors. Shop drawings shall be submitted at a time sufficiently early to allow a fourteen (14) day review period by LAWA and to accommodate the rate of construction progress required under the Contract. Any delays to the Project schedule due to late submission of shop drawings shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

d. Shop drawings shall be complete in all respects. If the shop drawings show any deviations from the requirements of the Contract Documents, because of standard shop practices or other reasons, the deviations and the reasons therefore shall be clearly set forth in the transmittal. By submitting shop drawings, the Contractor represents that material, equipment, and other Work shown thereon conforms to the Contract Documents, except for any deviations set forth in the transmittal.

C. The review by LAWA is only of general conformance with the design concept of the Project, and general compliance with the Contract Documents and shall not relieve the Contractor of the full responsibility for providing materials, equipment, and Work required by the contract;

the proper fitting and construction of the Work; the accuracy and completeness of the shop drawings; selecting techniques of construction; and performing the Work in a safe manner.

Any fabrication or other Work performed in advance of the receipt of accepted submittals shall be entirely at the Contractor's risk and expense. Revisions indicated on submittals shall be considered as changes necessary to meet the requirements of the Contract Documents and shall not be taken as the basis for Claims for extra Work.

D. Except as otherwise noted, LAWA will return each submittal for shop drawings to the

Contractor, with its comments noted thereon.

E. No portion of the Work, including fabrication, requiring a shop drawing submittal shall be commenced until the submittal has been reviewed by LAWA and returned to the Contractor with a notation indicating that resubmittal is not required. A separate transmittal form shall be used for each specified item or call of material or equipment for which a submittal is required.

All Work for which shop drawings are required shall be performed in accordance with the reviewed and approved copies.

F. Comply with the Contract Documents and as follows: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not reproduce, digitally or otherwise, the Contract Documents and submit them as shop drawings. The Contractor, Subcontractors, suppliers, and all other entities shall not use, copy, or reproduce title blocks, dimensions, notes, keynotes, symbols schedules, or details from Contract Drawings, digital or otherwise. Use of the Contract

Drawings shall be limited to reproduction, digitally or otherwise, of the exterior wall layout, interior partition layout, grid lines, doors, and louvers.

G. Preparation: Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Dimensions

b. Identification of products

c. Fabrication and installation drawings

d. Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

e. Wiring diagrams showing field-installed wiring, including power, signal, and control wiring.

f. Design calculations

g. Compliance with specified standards

h. Notation of location requirements

i. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

j. Wiring Diagrams: Differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

k. Samples: Comply with the Contract Documents as follows and prepare physical units of materials or products per Specification Section 01 33 00 and the various product

Specification Sections.

H. Refer to individual Specification Sections for requirements for Samples that illustrate workmanship, fabrication techniques, and details of assembly, connections, operation, and similar construction characteristics.

I. Samples shall be identified per these Project Requirements and the Contract Documents.

J. Number of Samples: Two (2) sets of Samples. LAWA will retain one (1) Sample sets; one (1) will be returned to the Contractor.

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

L. Product Test Reports: Prepare written reports indicating current product produced by manufacturer complies with Contract requirements. Base reports on evaluation of tests performed by manufacturer and witnessed by a qualified testing agency, or on comprehensive tests performed by a qualified testing agency.

6. CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW

Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Contractors shall provide submittal transmittal form for each submittal to

LAWA.

7. LAWA'S ACTION

A. LAWA will not review submittals that do not bear the LAWA’s Submittal Transmittal Form and will return them to the Contractor without action.

B. Submittals: LAWA will review each properly executed submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return it. LAWA will reject and return submittals not complying with requirements. LAWA will mark each submittal as follows:

a. NO EXCEPTION TAKEN. No further review of Submittal required. Fabrication, manufacture, or construction may proceed.

b. EXCEPTIONS AS NOTED. Update submittal and resubmit. Fabrication, manufacture, or construction may proceed, provided submittal complies with LAWA’s notations and

Contract Documents. If the Contractor cannot comply with the notations, make revisions, and resubmit as described for submittals marked ”C” action.

c. NO EXCEPTION TAKEN. Resubmit with complete group submittal. Individual item as submitted appears to meet requirements of Contract Documents. Final determination will be based on complete submittal of group that interfaces together. Resubmittal required.

d. REVISE AND RESUBMIT. Fabrication, manufacture, or construction may NOT proceed;

submittal did not demonstrate full extent of all conditions, details, and coordination with other surrounding work and therefore requires additional information and record as noted.

Resubmit shop drawings for final A and B action. Do not fabricate, manufacture, or construct specific areas requiring additional information prior to re-submittal.

e. REJECTED/RESUBMITTAL REQUIRED. Submittal does not comply with the design intent of the Contract Documents. Do not use submittals marked “D” action. Make revisions and resubmit.

C. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents will not be reviewed and returned to the

Contractor.

D. Maintenance of Documents

a. In addition to the provisions in the Sections above, the Contractor shall maintain on

Procore: one copy of contract Plans, Specifications, Addenda, approved submittals, Change Orders, field memos, RFI's, field test records and other LAWA-approved documents submitted by the Contractor in compliance with the Contract Documents.

b. The Contractor shall designate a person who will maintain As-Built Construction Plans on a daily basis for all information in the field and/or corrections or changes requested by

LAWA. These As-Built Construction Plans must be made available upon request by LAWA or the Inspector. Survey data collected for buried or covered materials, construction of grades, and ultimate surfaces shall be included within these record drawings. The notes on the As-Built Construction Plans must be verifiable when requested by LAWA. Failure to maintain an up-to-date set of As-Built Construction Plans may be a cause for LAWA to withhold the monthly payment.

c. The Contractor shall submit one set of As-Built Construction Plans upon final Project completion. These plans shall include all original permits, including final Building and

Safety approval for the Project. As-Built Construction Plans shall not include copies of

RFIs, etc. directly attached to the plan, but shall be clearly marked in red on the Plans, showing the actual installed or deleted Work. Submittal and acceptance of the final As-

Built Construction Plans is a condition precedent to the release of retention holdings.

d. Record Documents and Drawings

e. Refer to Project Record Documents PR-25.

8. MATERIAL LOCATION REPORTS

At monthly intervals, prepare and submit a comprehensive list of materials delivered to and stored by Contractor. List shall be cumulative, showing materials previously reported plus items recently delivered. Include with the list a statement of progress on and delivery dates for materials or items of equipment fabricated or stored away from Project site.

9. LABOR SUBMITTAL

Certified payroll submittals shall be in compliance with the Contract Documents.

10. OTHER SUBMITTALS

All other submittals not specifically defined in this section shall be in compliance with the Contract Documents and requirements of this section for submittals.

END OF PR-4 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PR-5 PRODUCTS, MATERIAL, AND EQUIPMENT SUBSTITUTIONS

E. PR-5 PRODUCTS, MATERIAL, AND EQUIPMENT SUBSTITUTIONS

1. GENERAL

This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements governing the Contractor's selection of products, materials, and equipment for use in the Project.

A. Request for changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction required by Contract Documents proposed by the Contractor after award of the Contract are considered "substitutions." All such Substitution requests shall be submitted to LAWA no later than fourteen (14) Days after the Notice to Proceed. Refer to this Section for the procedures to request substitution. Product, Material, and Equipment Substitution Form will be provided to the successful bidder at the Pre-Construction Meeting. The following are NOT considered to be request for Substitutions:

a. Substitutions requested during the bid period and accepted by Addendum into the

Contract Documents prior to submission of Bids.

b. Revisions to Contract Documents requested by LAWA.

c. Specified options of products and construction methods included in the Contract

Documents.

d. The Contractor’s determination of, and compliance with, governing regulations and orders issued by governing authorities.

B. Submit substitution using the form provided or approved by LAWA.

C. Available products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction that may be incorporated in Work are indicated and specified in the Contract Documents. Use of catalog numbers and specific requirements set forth in the Drawings and Specifications, are not intended to preclude use of other acceptable manufacturer’s products or procedures which may be equivalent but are given the purpose of establishing standard of quality for materials, construction, and workmanship.

D. Equivalent products of manufacturers named as acceptable manufacturers may be submitted for approval. Equivalent products of manufacturers not named as acceptable manufacturers are subject to submittal requirements for substitutions specified in this Section.

E. Equivalent products, materials, equipment, and method of construction which are, in LAWA’s sole judgment, equal in quality and maintainability, and functionally and aesthetically equal to product specified as basis for design.

F. In agreeing to the terms and conditions of the Contract, the Contractor has accepted the responsibility to schedule and verify that the specified products will be available when needed to comply with the accepted construction schedule, and to place orders for all required materials in timely manner to meet the accepted construction schedule, without delay in the

Work.

Exception: When product numbers or models specified have been discontinued or changed by the specified manufacturer(s) prior to issuance of Notice to Proceed or signing of the Agreement.

G. It is the intent of the Contract Documents that products incorporated into the Project comply with the Contract Documents. These products shall be:

a. New and undamaged.

b. Best of their respective kind.

c. Furnished in a timely manner, in ample quantities to facilitate proper and timely execution of the Work.

d. Of one manufacturer for each specific purpose, insofar as practicable.

e. Complete with all accessories, trim finish, safety guards and other devices and details needed for a complete installation and for the intended use and effect.

f. Wherever possible, of types that have been produced and used successfully in similar situations on other projects or in LAWA facilities.

3. Minimum quantities or quality levels

A. In every instance the quantity or quality level shown or specified is the minimum to be provided or performed.

B. Within specified tolerances, the actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum quantity or quality specified or may exceed that minimum within reasonable limits.

C. In complying with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum values, as noted, or appropriate for the context of the requirements.

D. Refer instances of uncertainty through the RFI process to LAWA for a decision before proceeding.

4. Compatibility of options

A. When the Contractor is given the option of selecting between two (2) or more products for use on the Project, the Contractor shall verify that product selected will be compatible with the products previously selected, even if previously selected products were also options.

5. Nameplates

A. Except for required labels and operating data, do not attach or imprint manufacturers or producer's nameplates or trademarks on exposed surfaces of products that will be exposed to view.

B. Labels: Locate required product labels and stamps on a concealed surface or, where required for observation after installation, on an accessible surface that is inconspicuous.

C. Provide a permanent nameplate on each item of service-connected or power-operated equipment.

D. Locate on an easily accessible surface that is inconspicuous in occupied spaces.

E. The nameplate shall contain the following information and other essential operating data:

a. Name of product and manufacturer.

b. Model and serial number.

c. Capacity.

d. Speed.

e. Ratings.

For additional labeling instructions, refer to the Technical Specifications of the contract.

6. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

A. Notify LAWA and request LAWA’s written permission, before incorporating into the Project any materials specified by the Contract Documents which the Contractor knows or has reason to believe are contaminated by asbestos, radioactive waste, hazardous waste, or any materials detrimental to human health and which do not or may not conform to all codes for health, safety, ADA, or environmental regulations.

7. CONTRACTOR'S OPTIONS

A. Product selection is governed by the Contract Documents and governing regulations.

a. Where catalog numbers and specific brands or trade names are not followed by the designation "or equal” or “or approved equal” in conjunction with material or equipment required by the Specifications, no substitutions will be approved.

b. For products specified only by reference standards, select any product meeting standards, by any manufacturer.

c. Where more than one manufacturer's product is specified, the first-named product is the basis for the design used in the Work and the use of alternative-name manufacturer’s products or substitutes may require modifications in that design. If such alternatives are proposed by the Contractor and are approved by LAWA, the Contractor shall assume all costs required to make necessary revisions and modifications to the design, including additional costs to LAWA for evaluation of revisions and modifications of the design resulting from the substitutions submitted by the Contractor to LAWA.

d. For products specified by naming one or more products but indicating the option of selecting equivalent products by stating "or equal," "equal to," "or approved equal,"

“equivalent to" before or after a specified product and a product substitution is needed, submit a request, as required for a substitution, for that product.

END OF PR-5 PRODUCTS, MATERIAL, AND EQUIPMENT SUBSTITUTIONS

PR-6 PRODUCT MATERIAL HANDLING

F. PR-6 PRODUCT MATERIAL HANDLING

1. GENERAL

A. This Section establishes general requirements for product handling and storage, whether on or off the site, and supplements similar provisions found elsewhere in the Contract

Documents.

B. Products: Items obtained for incorporating into the Work, whether purchased for Project or taken from previously purchased stock. The term "product" includes the terms "material,"

"equipment," "system," and terms of similar intent.

C. Named Products: Items identified by manufacturer's product name, including make or model number or other designation shown or listed in manufacturer's published product literature that is current as of date of the Contract Documents.

D. New Products: Items that have not previously been incorporated into another project or facility.

Products salvaged or recycled from other projects are not considered new products.

E. Comparable Product: Unnamed product that is demonstrated and approved through submittal process to have the indicated qualities related to type, function, dimension, in-service performance, physical properties, appearance, and other characteristics that, in the sole judgment of LAWA, equal or exceed those of specified product.

F. Materials stored within a twenty (20) mile radius of the project location are considered on-site materials. Materials shall not be stored outside a twenty (20) mile radius of the project location.

A. Provide product delivery, handling, storage, and maintenance procedures that will be implemented to ensure protection of work and materials.

3. DELIVERY/HANDLING

A. General: Transport, deliver, handle, and store all materials and equipment used on the Project to prevent the intrusions of foreign matter, moisture, and to prevent damage. In all cases comply with the following:

a. Material and equipment manufacturer's printed instructions regarding temperature limitations.

b. Other environmental conditions which are required to maintain the original quality of the materials and equipment.

c. Provide packaged materials in their manufacturer's original containers with seals unbroken and labels intact until incorporated into the Work. Where this information is not provided by the manufacturer on the container, it shall be provided by the supplier, fabricator, or Subcontractor of these materials; and

d. Wrapped or bundled materials shall clearly bear the manufacturer's name and trademark.

B. Damaged Materials: Remove damaged or otherwise unsuitable material and equipment promptly from the site. Do not install damaged materials.

4. STORAGE

A. Inspect products upon delivery to ensure compliance with the Contract Documents, and to ensure that products are undamaged and properly protected.

B. Store products at the site to facilitate inspection and measurement of quantity or counting of units.

C. Store products subject to damage by the elements above ground, under cover in weather tight enclosure, with ventilation adequate to prevent condensation. Maintain temperature and humidity within the range required by manufacturer's instructions.

D. Schedule delivery to minimize long-term storage at the site and to prevent overcrowding of construction spaces.

E. Coordinate delivery with installation time to ensure minimum holding time for items that are flammable, hazardous, easily damaged, or sensitive to deterioration, theft, and other losses.

F. Locate storage piles, stacks, or bins to avoid being disturbed, and protect from damage of any sort.

G. Store materials and equipment in accordance with their manufacturer's instructions, above grade, and properly protected from weather and construction activities.

5. PROTECTION

A. Protect all finished surfaces, including all openings used as passageways or through which materials and equipment must travel.

B. Keep finished surfaces clean and unmarred until the date of acceptance.

C. Refer to individual Specification Sections for additional specific product handling and protection requirements.

6. MAINTENANCE

A. Maintain periodic system of inspection of stored products on a scheduled basis to assure that:

a. The state of storage facilities is adequate to provide conditions recommended by the product manufacturer.

b. Required environmental conditions are maintained on a continuing basis.

c. Surfaces of products exposed to the elements are not adversely affected.

END OF PR-6 PRODUCT MATERIAL HANDLING

PR-7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

G. PR-7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. GENERAL

A. The Work is subject to inspection and approval by LAWA. The Contractor shall notify LAWA before noon of the working day before inspection is required. Work shall be done only in the presence of the Inspector, unless authorized otherwise. LAWA and any of its authorized representatives shall at all times have access to the Work during its construction, at shops and yards and while in storage, as well as to the Work site. The Contractor shall provide every reasonable facility for ascertaining that the materials and workmanship are in accordance with these contract documents. Inspection of the Work shall not relieve the Contractor of the obligation to fulfill all requirements of the Contract.

B. LAWA will enforce compliance with the Contract Documents and determine the acceptability of materials and the quality of Work. LAWA is authorized to sample and test all materials to be incorporated into the Work LAWA may delegate the authority to sample materials for construction and request the Los Angeles Department of General Services, Standards

Laboratory, or an approved private testing laboratory to perform any necessary tests.

C. Work shall be performed under the general observation of LAWA to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Contract Documents and as approved by LAWA. Any work done without proper inspection will be subject to rejection. Such inspection may include shop or field inspection, as required. LAWA shall be permitted access to all parts of the Work. All materials and fabricated items furnished by the Contractor shall be subject to inspection, and no materials or fabricated items shall be used in the Work until they have been inspected and accepted by LAWA. The presence of LAWA shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for the proper execution of the Work in accordance with all requirements of the

Contract Documents.

D. No Work shall be backfilled, buried, cast in concrete, hidden, or otherwise covered until it has been inspected by LAWA and other Agencies for which a permit is required. Should the

Contractor attempt to cover or conceal any item of Work prior to its approval and acceptance, LAWA may cause the activity to be stopped and require said Work to be exposed, if determined necessary by LAWA, so that proper inspection may take place. All costs for exposing such Work, including premium costs resulting from alternate means of inspection, time delays, and impacts resulting on other portions of the Work, shall be borne by the

Contractor. All costs of such delays, including their effect upon other portions of the Work, shall be borne by the Contractor. Where Work that was done without inspection cannot be uncovered, such as in concrete cast over reinforcing steel, all such Work shall be subject to demolition, removal, and reconstruction under proper inspection and no additional payment will be allowed.

E. General inspection by LAWA personnel will be provided at no additional cost to the Contractor, except as specified elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

2. FAULTY AND UNAUTHORIZED WORK

A. Unauthorized work shall be remedied or removed and replaced by the Contractor in an acceptable manner, and no added compensation will be allowed for such removal, replacement, or remedial work. If the Contractor chooses to propose repair of non-conforming work, a repair procedure is required for non-conforming work and shall be submitted to LAWA for review and approval prior to any corrective action taking place. Work done beyond the areas indicated or established by LAWA, or any “extra work” done without written authority from LAWA will be considered as unauthorized work. The work shall be remedied, removed, or replaced at the Contractor’s expense. If the Contractor fails to replace any defective or damaged Work or material after reasonable notice, LAWA may cause such Work or materials to be remedied, removed, or replaced, and the cost thereof to be deducted from any monies due or which may become due to the Contractor.

B. Except as set forth in this Subsection or elsewhere in the contract documents, all non-conforming Work, and materials, in place or not, shall be removed immediately from the Site or corrected to conform to all requirements of the Contract Documents, by the Contractor, at the sole expense of the Contractor. If the Contractor proposes repair of non-conforming work, a repair procedure is required for non-conforming work and shall be submitted to LAWA for review and approval prior to any corrective action taking place. If the Contractor fails to remove, replace, or correct any non-conforming Work or materials within seventy-two (72) hours of discovery, LAWA may cause such Work or materials to be removed and replaced.

Such removal and replacement shall be at the sole expense of the Contractor and all such costs shall be deducted from any money that is due or may become due to the Contractor.

Otherwise, the Contractor shall pay LAWA if there remains an insufficient amount or no amount to be paid by LAWA to the Contractor.

C. Any delays or impacts arising on the Work as a result of construction or delivery of non-conforming Work or materials shall be at the Contractor’s sole expense, regardless of whether the Work ultimately becomes the subject of a Change Order, and no time extension shall be allowed to the Contractor.

D. Failure of LAWA to notify the Contractor of any non-conforming Work shall not constitute acceptance of any non-conforming Work. The Contractor’s obligation to remove, replace or correct any non-conforming Work, whenever discovered, shall continue to the end of the warranty period specified in the Contract Documents. LAWA reserves and retains all rights and remedies at law against the Contractor and their Surety for correction of any and all latent defects discovered after the warranty period.

E. If the Contractor shall join Work with that of any other Contractor, or with any Work in place, and if such Work is provided in an unskillful manner or is not otherwise in conformity with provisions of the Contract, then such Work shall be deemed and construed to be faulty workmanship and such materials shall be deemed and construed to be defective materials.

F. In case of a dispute between the Contractor and LAWA, the latter is authorized to reject materials or suspend the Work until any questions at issue can be referred to and decided by

LAWA.

3. MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP

A. Work that has been rejected by LAWA shall be remedied or removed and replaced by the

Contractor in an acceptable manner, and no added compensation will be allowed for such removal, replacement, or remedial Work. If the Contractor chooses to propose repair of non-conforming work, a repair procedure is required for non-conforming work and shall be submitted to LAWA for review and approval prior to any corrective action taking place. Work done beyond the areas indicated or established by LAWA, or any "extra Work" done without written authority will be considered as unauthorized Work. The work shall be remedied, removed, or replaced at the Contractor’s expense. Upon failure of the Contractor to comply with an order under this Subsection or elsewhere in these contract documents, LAWA will cause rejected or unauthorized work to be remedied, removed, or replaced, and the cost of the Work shall be deducted from any moneys due or to become due to the Contractor.

B. Any delays or impacts arising on the Work as a result of construction or delivery of non-conforming Work or materials shall be at the Contractor’s sole expense, regardless of whether the Work ultimately becomes the subject of a Change Order, and no time extension shall be allowed to the Contractor.

C. Workers and installers shall be skilled, trained and experienced in the necessary crafts and shall be completely familiar with the specific requirements and methods needed for proper performance and completion of the Work.

D. Fabricators shall be licensed by the City of Los Angeles. All structural welding shall be performed by welders certified and licensed by the City of Los Angeles, Department of

Building and Safety.

E. No product containing asbestos shall be used for any purpose. When removing asbestos products, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of Title 8, CCR, General Industry

Safety Orders, Construction Safety Orders, and these Contract Documents.

F. All references to specifications of national organizations and trade associations related to building industry such as, but not limited to, American Society for Testing and Materials, American Institute of Steel Construction, American Concrete Institute, Pre-stressed Concrete

Institute, Post-Tensioning Institute, and the National Board of Fire Underwriters. Refer to the latest revision of such specifications except as otherwise noted in the Contract Documents.

G. All materials, parts, and equipment furnished by the Contractor in the Work shall be new, high grade, and free from defects. Used or secondhand materials, parts, and equipment may be used only if so, specified in the contract documents.

H. The quality of materials and workmanship shall be subject to approval by LAWA. Materials and workmanship of quality not conforming to the requirements of the Contract Documents shall be considered defective and will be subject to rejection. Defective work or material, whether in place or not, shall be removed immediately from the Work site by the Contractor, at its expense, when so directed by LAWA.

I. If the Contractor fails to replace any defective or damaged work or material after reasonable notice, LAWA may cause such work or materials to be replaced. The replacement expense will be deducted from the amount to be paid to the Contractor.

J. Refer to the “Faulty and Unauthorized Work” section elsewhere in this PR for additional requirements that are also in effect.

4. MATERIALS INSPECTION BY LAWA

A. LAWA will inspect all materials stored in the contractor’s warehouse. The General Contractor and/or its Quality Control Manager shall provide a written notification when materials have arrived at the local warehouse at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of when materials are delivered.

5. PROTECTION OF WORK AND MATERIALS

A. The Contractor shall provide and maintain storage facilities and employ such measures as will preserve the specified quality of materials to be used in the Work. Stored materials shall be reasonably accessible for inspection. The Contractor shall also adequately protect new and existing work and all items of equipment for the duration of the Contract.

B. The Contractor shall not, without LAWA’s consent, assign, sell, mortgage, hypothecate, or remove equipment or materials which have been installed or delivered and which may be necessary for the completion of the Work.

C. Access to Work and Materials: The Contractor shall provide access at any time to the Work and materials wherever same are stored, being fabricated, erected, or installed, when requested to do so by a representative of LAWA or other regulatory subdivisions having jurisdiction.

D. Facilities and Labor: The Contractor shall provide sufficient, safe, and proper facilities and labor necessary to move, take and prepare samples for testing of materials, and shall provide the same for purposes of additional testing when ordered to do so by any of LAWA's representatives.

6. FINAL ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION

A. At the completion of Work, after completion of all corrections, the Inspector, LAWA, and

Contractor will make a Final Acceptance Inspection. The Inspector will provide a Final

Acceptance Inspection correction list itemizing all work necessary to complete the Project satisfactorily. Refer to Contractor Quality Control Program PR.

END OF PR-7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

PR-8 QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM

H. PR-8 QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM

1. GENERAL

A. The Contractor shall adopt a Quality Control Program to accomplish the work. The Contractor shall develop, submit, implement, and maintain an effective Quality Control Plan that details the methods, procedures and resources that will be engaged to control the quality of the Work during the construction phase as required to ensure conformance to the Contract Documents.

The intent of this section is to establish the requirements for the Contractor to develop and implement a Quality Control Program with adequate level of control that will:

a. Adequately provide for the establishment of acceptable…