A04_SOW_-_SHWTP_Spec_-_Package_B.pdf

GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

SANDY HOOK UNIT

REPAIR HISTORIC WATER PLANT AT SANDY HOOK

GATE

PMIS NO.

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

PACKAGE B

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

SANDY HOOK UNIT

GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

November 26, 2019

BForseth Typewritten Text 310610

SANDY HOOK WATER TREATMENT PLANT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Division 1 – General Requirements

011100 Summary of Work

012200 Unit Prices

012300 Alternates

012500 Substitution Procedures

013100 Project Management and Coordination

013216 Construction Schedule

013233 Photographic Documentation

013323 Submittal Procedures

013523 Safety Requirements

013591 Historic Preservation Treatment Procedures

014000 Quality Requirements

014200 References

015000 Temporary Facilities

015719 Indoor Air Quality

015723 Storm Water Pollution

016700 Product Requirements

017329 Cutting and Patching

017340 Execution

017419 Construction Waste Management

017700 Closeout Procedures

Division 2 – Existing Conditions

024119 Selective Demolition

024296 Historic Removal and Dismantling

Division 3 -- Concrete

030900 Concrete

031519 Anchorage to Concrete

Division 4 -- Masonry

040310 Historic Masonry Cleaning

040322 Historic Brick Unit Masonry Repair

040323 Historic Masonry Repointing

040342 Historic Stone Masonry Repair

040513 Masonry Grout

Division 5 -- Metals

055000 Metal Fabrications

Division 6 Wood and Plastics

061000 Rough Carpentry

Division 7 – Thermal and Moistureproofing

079200 Joint Sealants

Division 8 -- Openings

085213 Aluminum-Clad Wood Windows

Division 9 -- Finishes

099100 Painting

Division 10 – Specialties

101400 Identification Devices

Division 23 – Mechanical and Plumbing

230503 Pipe and Fittings – HVAC Systems

230523 General Duty Valves for HVAC Piping

230553 Identification for HVAC, Ductwork, Piping and HVAC Equipment

Division 26 – Electrical Systems

260500 Electrical – Basic Requirements

260519 Wire and Cable – 600 Volts and Below

260526 Grounding and Bonding

260533 Raceways and Boxes

260543 Electrical – Exterior Underground

260813 Acceptance Testing

260916 Control Equipment Accessories

262416 Panelboards

262800 Overcurrent and Short Circuit Protective Devices

262817 Separately Mounted Circuit Breakers

263215 Engine Generator – Natural Gas

263600 Transfer Switches

Division 31 – Earthwork

312333 Trenching, Backfilling and Compacting for Utilities

Gateway National Recreation Area – Sandy Hook Unit Repair Historic Water Treatment Plant – Package B

Summary 011000 - 1

SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Access to site.

4. Coordination with occupants.

5. Work restrictions.

6. Specification and Drawing conventions.

B. Related Requirements:

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

1.2 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: Historic Water Treatment Plant – Lower Walls and Generator Replacement.

1. Project Location: Gateway National Recreation Area – Sandy Hook Unit, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

B. Architect:

1. Prime: HDR, Inc. 440 South Church St., Suite 1000, Charlotte, NC 28202

a. Contact: John Holbrook Project Manager

b. Contact: M. Eric Martin (704) 973-6897 – Structural Engineer

2. Historic Preservation Consultant: John Milner Architects, Inc. 104 Lakeview Drive, Chadds Ford, 19317

a. Contact: Brad Roeder (610) 388-0111

1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

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

1. The work of the Project includes partial disassembly and rebuilding of brick walls, repair, restoration and/or replacement of existing brick masonry, stone masonry, windows and other Work indicated in the Contract Documents.

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B. Type of Contract:

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

1.4 ACCESS TO SITE

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

Water treatment operations must continue uninterrupted during and until the completion of the work.

B. Use of Site: Limit use of Project site to areas within the Contract limits indicated. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Driveways, Walkways, and Entrances: Keep driveway, loading and parking areas, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner, Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or for storage of materials.

C. Condition of Existing Building: Maintain portions of existing building affected by construction operations in a weathertight condition throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations.

D. Protect Existing Lawns: Any vehicles accessing lawn areas must provide full sheets 3/4” plywood for protection of lawns from construction equipment tires.

1.5 COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS

A. Full Government Occupancy: The Government will occupy the site and building during the entire construction period and water treatment equipment must continue operation uninterrupted. Cooperate with Government personnel during construction operations to minimize conflicts, protect equipment and personnel and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with the Government’s day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits unless otherwise indicated.

1.6 WORK RESTRICTIONS

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

1. Comply with limitations on use of adjacent roadways and parking areas and with other requirements of the Government authorities having jurisdiction.

B. On-Site Work Hours: Limit work in the existing building to normal business working hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise indicated.

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

1. Notify the Contracting Officer not less than five (5) days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

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2. Obtain Contracting Officer’s written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions.

D. Restricted Substances: Use of tobacco products and other controlled substances within or on the existing building is not permitted.

1.7 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

Gateway National Recreation Area – Sandy Hook Unit UNIT PRICES Repair Historic Water Treatment Plant – Package B 012200-1

SECTION 012200 – UNIT PRICES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY: This Section identifies Unit Prices and describes the method of pricing the change in quantity of the item of work for which the price is stated. Unit prices may be used to price additions and/or subtractions to the contract amount.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Applicable provisions of Bidding Requirements, Contract Requirements and other Division 1 sections.

B. Referenced Specifications Sections stipulate pertinent requirements for products and methods to achieve the work required for each Unit Price.

1. Section 039000 – Concrete Repair

2. Section 040322 – Historic Brick Masonry Repair.

3. Section 040323 – Historic Masonry Repointing.

4. Section 040342 – Historic Stone Masonry Repair.

5. Section 060110 – Historic Wood Repair.

6. Section 061516 – Wood Roof Decking.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit completed Schedule of Unit Prices with the Bid Proposal Form.

1.4 SCHEDULE OF UNIT PRICES

A. Payment for additional work and credit for deductions in work caused by modifications to the Contract, shall be computed in accordance with the following Schedule of Unit Prices, which schedule shall remain in effect until all Work of the Contract has been completed and accepted.

B. The Unit Prices shall be firm lump sums all-inclusive cost of the materials, work, layout, drafting, preparation, testing, tools, sundries, scaffolding, trucking, transportation, cleaning, supervision, overhead, profit, applicable taxes and any and all other costs for each of the items listed.

C. The calculations for determining the number of units of work shall be of actual surface, volume, length, hours or number of individual items listed for the class of work, complete in place and accepted or omitted. No allowance for waste, loss, breakage, damage, or difficulties shall be made.

D. Number of units of work for all other work will be determined by Contractor. The Owner reserves the right to independently verify units of Work.

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1.5 UNIT PRICE SCHEDULE: State the amount (unit price), which shall include all expenses, including overhead and profit, which shall be used to make adjustments to the Contract Sum should additional work or less work be required. The unit price shall be the same for additional, deducted or omitted units of work. Unit prices shall be established by the Contractor in conjunction with the Contract Officer’s Representative and written into the Contract.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS Not Used

PART 3 - EXECUTION Not Used

END OF SECTION 012200

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UNIT PRICE SCHEDULE

Number Description of Work Unit Section

2 Brick replacement Each 040322

3 Brick crack repair Linear Foot 040322

4 Raking and repointing of stone masonry joints

Linear Foot 040323

5 Raking and repointing of brick masonry joints

Square foot 040323

6 Stone patching 4 in x 4 in x 2 in deep 040342

7 Stone crack repair Linear foot 040342

8 Replace window unit Each type 081423

Alternates 012300 - 1

SECTION 012300 - ALTERNATES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for alternates.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

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

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

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

1.3 PROCEDURES

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

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

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

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES

A. Alternate No. 1.

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1. Base Bid: Restore existing windows as shown on Drawings.

2. Alternate: Restore existing window labeled “G”.

B. Alternate No. 2

1. Base Bid: Restore existing windows as shown on Drawings.

2. Alternate: Restore existing window labeled “F”.

END OF SECTION 012300

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SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES

A. Alternate No. 1.

1. Base Bid: Restore existing windows as shown on Drawings.

2. Alternate: Restore existing window labeled “G”.

B. Alternate No. 2

1. Base Bid: Restore existing windows as shown on Drawings.

2. Alternate: Restore existing window labeled “F”.

Gateway National Recreation Area – Sandy Hook Unit Substitution Procedures Repair Historic Water Treatment Plant – Package B Section 012500 -1

SECTION 012500 – SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies each Contractor’s administrative and procedural requirements for handling requests for substitutions made after award of the Contract. Procedural requirements governing the Contractor’s selection of products and product options are included under Section 016700 – Products and Materials.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Applicable provisions of Bidding Requirements, Contract Requirements and other Division 1 sections.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Definitions used in this Article are not intended to change or modify the meaning of other terms used in the Contract Documents.

B. Substitutions - Requests for changes in products, materials, equipment, and construction required by Contract Documents proposed by the Contractor after award of the Contract are considered requests for “substitutions”. The following shall not be considered substitutions:

1. Substitutions requested by Bidders during the bidding period, and accepted in Addenda prior to award of Contract.

2. Revisions to Contract Documents requested by the Government or Contract Officer’s Representative.

3. Specified options of products and construction methods included in Contract Documents.

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

C. “Or equal”, “or equivalent”, “approved equal”, “approved equivalent”, “equivalent substitution” and all other similar terms shall be interpreted as “substitution” as defined above.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit three (3) copies of each request for substitution. Submit requests with the form attached at the end of this Section and in accordance with procedures required for Change Order proposals. Provide all other data and certifications required.

B. Identify the product, or the fabrication or installation method to be replaced in each request. Include related Specification Section and Drawing numbers. Provide complete documentation showing compliance with the requirements for substitutions, and the following information, as appropriate:

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1. Product Data, including Drawings and descriptions of products, fabrication and installation procedures.

2. Samples, where applicable or requested.

3. A detailed comparison of salient features and qualities of the proposed substitution with those of the Work specified. Salient features and qualities may include elements such as size, weight, durability, performance and visual effect as determined by the Contract Officer’s Representative. Submit documentation of salient features and qualities from independent testing agencies performing industry recognized tests.

The manufacturer’s claims of performance may or may not be used in evaluation of substitutions at the discretion of the Contract Officer’s Representative.

4. Coordination information, including a list of changes or modifications needed to other parts of the Work and to construction performed by the Government and separate Contractors, that will become necessary to accommodate the proposed substitution.

5. A statement indicating the substitution’s effect on the Construction Schedule compared to the schedule without approval of the substitution. Indicate the effect of the proposed substitution on overall Contract Time.

6. Cost information, including a proposal of the net change, if any, in the Contract Sum.

The Contractor shall certify that the cost data presented is complete and includes all related costs under this Contract, but excludes the Contract Officer’s Representative’s redesign costs.

7. Certification by the Contractor that the substitution proposed is equal-to or better in every significant respect to that required by the Contract Documents, and that it will perform adequately in the application indicated. Include the Contractor’s waiver of rights to additional payment or time that may subsequently become necessary because of the failure of the substitution to perform adequately.

8. Certification that the Contractor will reimburse the Government for all costs for review and design changes resulting from the substitution.

C. Contract Officer’s Representative’s Action - The Contract Officer’s Representative will notify the Contractor of acceptance or rejection of the proposed substitution. The Contract Officer’s Representative will be the sole judge of the acceptability of the proposed substitution. Acceptance will be in the form of a Change Order. The Change Order will include a modification of the Contract Sum for additional costs or savings incurred by or accruing to the Government because of the substitution including, but not limited to, Contract Officer’s Representative’s fees.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Conditions - The Contractor’s substitution request will be received and considered by the Contract Officer’s Representative when one or more of the following conditions are satisfied, as determined by the Contract Officer’s Representative; otherwise requests will be returned without action except to record noncompliance with these requirements.

1. Extensive revisions to Contract Documents are not required.

2. Proposed changes are in keeping with the general intent of Contract Documents.

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3. The request is timely, fully documented and properly submitted.

4. The request is directly related to an “or approved substitution” clause or similar language in the Contract Documents.

5. The specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within the

Contract Time. The request will not be considered if the product or method cannot be provided as a result of failure to pursue the Work promptly or coordinate activities properly.

6. The specified product or method of construction cannot receive necessary approval by a governing authority, and the requested substitution can be approved.

7. A substantial advantage is offered the Government, in terms of cost, time, energy conservation or other considerations of merit, after deducting offsetting responsibilities the Government may be required to bear. Additional responsibilities for the Government may include additional compensation to the Contract Officer’s Representative for redesign and evaluation services, increased cost of other construction by the Government or separate Contractors, and similar considerations.

8. The specified product or construction cannot be provided in a manner that is compatible with other materials, and where the Contractor certifies that the substitution will overcome the incompatibility.

9. The specified product or construction cannot be coordinated with other materials, and where the Contractor certifies that the proposed substitution can be coordinated.

10. The specified product or method of construction cannot provide a warranty required by the Contract Documents and where the Contractor certifies that the proposed substitution can provide the required warranty.

B. Where a proposed substitution involves more than one Prime Contractor, each Contractor shall cooperate with the other Contractors involved to coordinate the Work, provide uniformity and consistency, and to assure compatibility of products.

C. The Contractor’s submittal and Contract Officer’s Representative acceptance of Shop Drawings, Product Data or Samples that relate to construction activities not complying with the Contract Documents does not constitute an acceptable or valid request for substitution, nor does it constitute approval.

PART 3 EXECUTION Not Used

Attachment - Substitution Request Form (4 pages)

END OF SECTION

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SUBSTITUTION REQUEST FORM

INSTRUCTIONS:

A. This request must be submitted and signed by the General Contractor.

B. A request for each substitution must be exactly in this form, including all items.

(One (1) item of substitution per form).

C. Attach complete information on changes to Drawings and Specifications that proposed substitution will require for its proper installation.

D. Submit with request, all necessary samples and substantiating data to prove quality and performance is equal to that which is specified. Clearly mark manufacturer’s literature to indicate equality in performance

CONTRACT AWARD DATE:_______________ DATE OF REQUEST:_______________

CONTRACTOR:__________________________________________________________

PROJECT:_______________________________________________________________

We hereby submit for your consideration the following substitution in lieu of the specified item for the above project:

SPEC. SECTION:___________PARAGRAPH:_______SPECIFIED ITEM:_____________

PROPOSED

SUBSTITUTION:__________________________________________________________

REASON FOR

REQUEST:_______________________________________________________________

ITEMIZED COMPARISON OF SPECIFIED ITEM WITH THE PROPOSED SUBSTITUTION:

PERFORMANCE:________________________________________________________

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APPEARANCE:___________________________________________________________

REFERENCED

STANDARDS:____________________________________________________________

DEDUCT CHANGE ORDER OFFERED FOR PROPOSED SUBSTITUTION:___________

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTIES OF THE PROPOSED AND SPECIFIED ITEMS:

LENGTH OF WARRANTY: AS SPECIFIED[ ]. PROPOSED[ ]

MATERIALS COVERED: AS SPECIFIED [ ]. PROPOSED [ ]

LABOR COVERED: AS SPECIFIED [ ]. PROPOSED [ ]

OTHER TERMS: AS SPECIFIED:_______________________________________

PROPOSED SUBSTITUTION:__________________________________________

DESIGNATION OF MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND SOURCES:

DOES SUBSTITUTION AFFECT DIMENSIONS OR CLEARANCES SHOWN ON THE

DRAWINGS?

YES [ ] NO [ ].

IF YES, CLEARLY INDICATE CHANGES:

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WILL THE UNDERSIGNED PAY FOR CHANGES TO THE BUILDING DESIGN,

INCLUDING ENGINEERING AND DETAILING COSTS CAUSED BY THE REQUESTED

SUBSTITUTION?

YES [ ] NO [ ].

IF NO, FULLY EXPLAIN:___________________________________________________

WHAT EFFECT DOES SUBSTITUTION HAVE ON OTHER CONTRACTS OR TRADES?

WHAT EFFECT DOES SUBSTITUTION HAVE ON CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE?

CONTRACTORS CERTIFICATION OF EQUAL PERFORMANCE

The undersigned certifies that:

He/she has investigated the proposed substitution and has determined that it is equal to or better than the product specified.

He/she will guarantee the substitution in the same manner as the product specified.

He/she will coordinate and make other changes as required in the Work as a result of the substitution.

He/she waives all claims for additional costs as a result of the substitution, with the exception of those identified above under “cost data”.

He/she will reimburse the Government for all costs for design change resulting from the substitution.

Submitted by:

Signature __________________________________________________________

Name:______________________________________Title:___________________

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Firm:_______________________________________Date:___________________

Street:_____________________________________________________________

City____________________________State________________Zip Code________

Telephone:__________________________________________________________

Signature shall be by person having authority to legally bind his firm to the above terms. Failure to provide legally binding signature will result in rejection without further review by Contract Officer’s Representative.

Contract Officer’s Representative’s Action

Accepted [ ]

Accepted as noted [ ] Signature: ____________________________

Not accepted [ ]

Received too late [ ]

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SECTION 013100 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project including, but not limited to, the following:

1. General coordination procedures.

2. RFIs.

3. Digital project management procedures.

4. Project meetings.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 017340 - Execution for procedures for coordinating general installation and field-engineering services, including establishment of benchmarks and control points.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. RFI: Request for Information. Request from Owner, Contract Officer’s Representative, or Contractor seeking information required by or clarifications of the Contract Documents.

1.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Subcontract List: Prepare a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work, including those who are to furnish products or equipment fabricated to a special design. Include the following information in tabular form:

1. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of entity performing subcontract or supplying products.

2. Number and title of related Specification Section(s) covered by subcontract.

3. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate, covered by subcontract.

1.5 GENERAL COORDINATION PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate

Project Management and Coordination 013100 - 2 construction operations included in different Sections that depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

1. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain the best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation.

2. Coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

3. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

B. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Preparation of Contractor's construction schedule.

2. Preparation of the schedule of values.

3. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls.

4. Delivery and processing of submittals.

5. Progress meetings.

6. Preinstallation conferences.

7. Project closeout activities.

1.6 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

A. General: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information, clarification, or interpretation of the Contract Documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI in the form specified.

1. COR will return without response those RFIs submitted to COR by other entities controlled by Contractor.

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner so as to avoid delays in Contractor's work or work of subcontractors.

B. Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following:

1. Project name.

2. Project number.

3. Date.

4. Name of Contractor.

5. Name of COR.

6. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

7. RFI subject.

8. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

9. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

10. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

11. Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's suggested resolution impacts the

Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

12. Contractor's signature.

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13. Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop Drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

C. RFI Forms: Software-generated form with substantially the same content as indicated above, acceptable to COR.

D. COR's Action: COR will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond. Allow seven working days for COR's response for each RFI. RFIs received by COR after 1:00 p.m. will be considered as received the following working day.

1. The following Contractor-generated RFIs will be returned without action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for approval of Contractor's means and methods.

d. Requests for information already indicated in the Contract Documents.

e. Requests for adjustments in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum.

f. Requests for interpretation of COR's actions on submittals.

g. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

2. COR's action may include a request for additional information, in which case COR's time for response will date from time of receipt by COR of additional information.

3. COR's action on RFIs that may result in a change to the Contract Time or the Contract Sum may be eligible for Contractor to submit Change Proposal.

a. If Contractor believes the RFI response warrants change in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, notify COR in writing within 10 days of receipt of the RFI response.

E. RFI Log: Prepare, maintain, and submit a tabular log of RFIs organized by the RFI number. Use software log that is part of web-based Project software. Include the following:

1. Project name.

2. Name and address of Contractor.

3. Name and address of Contract Officer’s Representative

4. RFI number including RFIs that were returned without action or withdrawn.

5. RFI description.

6. Date the RFI was submitted.

7. Date COR's response was received.

F. On receipt of COR's action, update the RFI log and immediately distribute the RFI response to affected parties. Review response and notify COR within seven days if Contractor disagrees with response.

1.7 DIGITAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES

A. Use of Contract Officer’s Representative's Digital Data Files: Digital data files of Contract Officer’s Representative's CAD drawings will be provided by Contract Officer’s Representative for Contractor's use during construction.

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1. Digital data files may be used by Contractor in preparing Shop Drawings, and Project record Drawings.

2. Contract Officer’s Representative makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of digital data files as they relate to Contract Drawings.

3. Digital Drawing Software Program: Contract Drawings are available in .dwg and .dxf format for AutoCAD by Autodesk.

4. Contractor shall execute a data licensing agreement in the form of AIA Document C106 Digital Data Licensing Agreement.

a. Subcontractors, and other parties granted access by Contractor to Contract Officer’s Representative's digital data files shall execute a data licensing agreement in the form of AIA Document C106.

5. The following digital data files will be furnished for each appropriate discipline:

a. Floor plans.

b. Building elevations.

c. Building sections.

B. Web-Based Project Software: Contractor shall use Contract Officer’s Representative's web-based SharePoint site for purposes of hosting and managing Project communication and documentation until Final Completion.

1. Web-based Project software site includes, at a minimum, the following features:

a. Compilation of Project data, including Contractor, subcontractors, Contract Officer’s Representative, Contract Officer’s Representative's consultants and Government entities involved in Project. Include names of individuals and contact information.

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

c. Document workflow planning, allowing customization of workflow between project entities.

d. Creation, logging, tracking, and notification for Project communications required in other Specification Sections, including, but not limited to, RFIs, submittals, Minor Changes in the Work, Construction Change Directives, and Change Orders.

e. Track status of each Project communication in real time, and log time and date when responses are provided.

f. Procedures for handling PDFs or similar file formats, allowing markups by each entity. Provide security features to lock markups against changes once submitted.

g. Processing and tracking of payment applications.

h. Processing and tracking of contract modifications.

i. Creating and distributing meeting minutes.

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

k. Management of construction progress photographs.

l. Mobile device compatibility, including smartphones and tablets.

2. Provide up to seven web-based Project software user licenses for use of Government entities, Contract Officer’s Representative, and Contract Officer’s Representative's

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3. At completion of Project, provide digital archive in format that is readable by common desktop software applications in format acceptable to Contract Officer’s Representative.

Provide data in locked format to prevent further changes.

4. Provide the following web-based Project software packages under their current published licensing agreements:

a. SharePoint, Microsoft

C. PDF Document Preparation: Where PDFs are required to be submitted to Contract Officer’s Representative, prepare as follows:

1. Assemble complete submittal package into a single indexed file incorporating submittal requirements of a single Specification Section and transmittal form with links enabling navigation to each item.

2. Name file with submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

3. Certifications: Where digitally submitted certificates and certifications are required, provide a digital signature with digital certificate on where indicated.

1.8 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. General: Schedule and conduct meetings and conferences at Project site unless otherwise indicated.

B. Preconstruction Conference: CO will schedule and conduct a preconstruction conference before starting construction, at a time convenient to CO and Contract Officer’s Representative, but no later than 15 days after execution of the Agreement.

1. Attendees: Authorized representatives of the United States Government, Contract Officer’s Representative, and their consultants; Contractor and its superintendent; major subcontractors; suppliers; and other concerned parties shall attend the conference.

Participants at the conference shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Discuss items of significance that could affect progress, including the following:

a. Responsibilities and personnel assignments.

b. Tentative construction schedule.

c. Critical work sequencing and long lead items.

d. Designation of key personnel and their duties.

e. Lines of communications.

f. Use of web-based Project software.

g. Procedures for processing field decisions and Change Orders.

h. Procedures for RFIs.

i. Procedures for testing and inspecting.

j. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment.

k. Distribution of the Contract Documents.

l. Submittal procedures.

m. Preparation of Record Documents.

n. Use of the premises and existing building.

o. Protection of Government personnel and equipment in the building.

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p. Work restrictions.

q. Working hours.

r. Government occupancy requirements.

s. Responsibility for temporary facilities and controls.

t. Procedures for moisture and mold control.

u. Procedures for disruptions and shutdowns.

v. Construction waste management and recycling.

w. Parking availability.

x. Office, work, and storage areas.

y. Equipment deliveries and priorities.

z. First aid.

aa. Security.

bb. Progress cleaning.

3. Minutes: Entity responsible for conducting meeting will record and distribute meeting minutes.

C. Preinstallation Conferences: Conduct a preinstallation conference at Project site before each construction activity when required by other sections and when required for coordination with other construction.

1. Attendees: Installer and representatives of manufacturers and fabricators involved in or affected by the installation and its coordination or integration with other materials and installations that have preceded or will follow, shall attend the meeting. Advise Contract Officer’s Representative of scheduled meeting dates.

2. Agenda: Review progress of other construction activities and preparations for the particular activity under consideration, including requirements for the following:

a. Contract Documents.

b. Related RFIs.

c. Related Change Orders.

d. Purchases.

e. Deliveries.

f. Submittals.

g. Review of mockups.

h. Possible conflicts.

i. Compatibility requirements.

j. Time schedules.

k. Weather limitations.

l. Manufacturer's written instructions.

m. Warranty requirements.

n. Compatibility of materials.

o. Acceptability of substrates.

p. Temporary facilities and controls.

q. Space and access limitations.

r. Regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

s. Testing and inspecting requirements.

t. Installation procedures.

u. Coordination with other work.

v. Required performance results.

w. Protection of adjacent work.

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x. Protection of Government personnel and equipment.

y. Protection of construction and personnel.

3. Record significant conference discussions, agreements, and disagreements, including required corrective measures and actions.

4. Reporting: Distribute minutes of the meeting to each party present and to other parties requiring information.

5. Do not proceed with installation if the conference cannot be successfully concluded.

Initiate whatever actions are necessary to resolve impediments to performance of the Work and reconvene the conference at earliest feasible date.

D. Progress Meetings: Conduct progress meetings at weekly intervals or as appropriate given the progress of the work.

1. Coordinate dates of meetings with preparation of payment requests.

2. Attendees: In addition to representatives of the United States Government and Contract

Officer’s Representative, each contractor, subcontractor, supplier, and other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented at these meetings. All participants at the meeting shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

3. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of previous progress meeting. Review other items of significance that could affect progress. Include topics for discussion as appropriate to status of Project.

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

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

1) Review schedule for next period.

b. Review present and future needs of each entity present, including the following:

1) Interface requirements.

2) Sequence of operations.

3) Status of submittals.

4) Deliveries.

5) Off-site fabrication.

6) Access.

7) Site use.

8) Temporary facilities and controls.

9) Progress cleaning.

10) Quality and work standards.

11) Status of correction of deficient items.

12) Field observations.

13) Status of RFIs.

14) Status of Proposal Requests.

15) Pending changes.

16) Status of Change Orders.

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17) Pending claims and disputes.

18) Documentation of information for payment requests.

4. Minutes: Entity responsible for conducting the meeting will record and distribute the meeting minutes to each party present and to parties requiring information.

a. Schedule Updating: Revise Contractor's construction schedule after each progress meeting where revisions to the schedule have been made or recognized. Issue revised schedule concurrently with the report of each meeting.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 013100

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SECTION 013216 – CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section consists of Construction Schedule requirements including but not limited to the following:

1. Schedule of Values

2. Construction Schedule Requirements.

3. Construction Schedule Updates.

4. Time Impact Analysis.

B. Purpose: The purpose of the Construction Schedule is to ensure adequate planning, coordination, scheduling, and reporting during execution of the work by the Contractor. The Construction Schedule will assist the Contractor and Contracting Officer in monitoring the progress of the work, evaluating proposed changes, and processing the Contractor's monthly progress payment.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Activity: A discrete part of a project that can be identified for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling the construction project. Activities included in a construction schedule consume time and resources.

1. Critical activities are activities on the critical path. They must start and finish on the planned early start and finish times.

2. Predecessor Activity: An activity that precedes another activity in the network.

3. Successor Activity: An activity that follows another activity in the network.

B. Cost Loading: The allocation of the Schedule of Values for the completion of an activity as scheduled. The sum of costs for all activities must equal the total Contract Sum, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

C. CPM: Critical path method, which is a method of planning and scheduling a construction project where activities are arranged based on activity relationships. Network calculations determine when activities can be performed and the critical path of Project.

D. Critical Path: The longest connected chain of interdependent activities through the network schedule that establishes the minimum overall Project duration and contains no float.

E. Float: The measure of leeway in starting and completing an activity.

1. Float: Float is not for the exclusive use or benefit of either the Government or the Contractor but is jointly owned.

2. Free float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed without adversely affecting the early start of the successor activity.

3. Total float is the measure of leeway in starting or completing an activity without adversely affecting the planned Project completion date.

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F. Resource Loading: The allocation of manpower and equipment necessary for the completion of an activity as scheduled.

G. Fragnet: A partial or fragmentary network that breaks down activities into smaller activities for greater detail.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Electronic Copies: All schedules and reports submitted shall be posted on the Contract Officer’s Representative’s SharePoint project website, provided in the native electronic file format. It is the intent of the Government to limit the number of printed reports to only those reports determined by the project team to be essential.

B. Schedule of Values: After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference submit a schedule of dollar values based on the Contract Price Schedule.

C. Construction Baseline Schedule: After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference, submit two paper copies of baseline schedule, large enough to show entire schedule for entire construction period.

D. CPM Reports: Concurrent with CPM schedule, submit two paper copies of each of the following computer-generated reports. Format for each activity in reports shall contain activity number, activity description, resource loading, original duration, remaining duration, early start date, early finish date, late start date, late finish date, and total float in calendar days.

1. Activity Report: List of all activities sorted by activity number and then early start date, or actual start date if known.

2. Logic Report: List of predecessor and successor tasks for all activities, sorted in ascending order by activity number and then early start date, or actual start date if known.

3. Total Float Report: List of all activities sorted in ascending order of total float.

E. Construction Schedule Updates: On or before the 7th day preceding the progress payment request date, submit estimates of the percent completion of each schedule activity and necessary supporting data. Provide two paper copies.

F. Construction Schedule Revisions and Time Impact Analysis: For each Construction Schedule revision submit two paper copies of a Time Impact Analysis. Each Time Impact Analysis shall include a Fragmentary Network (Fragnet), incorporated into the currently accepted Construction Schedule, demonstrating how the Contractor proposes to incorporate a modification, change, delay, or Contractor request.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer on the day of the preconstruction conference to go over the following:

1. Review software limitations, content and format for reports.

2. Verify availability of qualified personnel needed to develop and update schedule.

3. Discuss constraints, including work stages and interim milestones.

4. Review time required for review of submittals and re-submittals.

5. Review requirements for tests and inspections by independent testing and inspecting agencies.

6. Review time required for completion and startup procedures.

7. Review time required for obtaining and activating permits.

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8. Review and finalize list of construction activities to be included in schedule.

9. Review baseline schedule comments, resolve issues and progress on incorporating them

10. Review procedures for updating schedule.

11. Discuss reporting requirements and establish a protocol for naming and transmitting electronic schedules.

B. Contractor's Schedule Representative: Before or at the preconstruction conference, designate an authorized representative to be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the Construction Schedule. A resume outlining the qualifications of the Scheduler shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for acceptance. The Scheduler shall have prepared and maintained at least 5 previous schedules of similar size and complexity similar to this Contract, demonstrating proficiency in the use of scheduling software. The authorized representative will be responsible for preparing the Baseline Schedule, all required updates, revisions, Time Impact Analyses, and preparation of reports.

1.5 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate preparation and processing of schedules and reports with performance of construction activities and with scheduling and reporting of separate Contractors.

B. Coordinate Construction Baseline Schedule with the Schedule of Values, list of subcontracts, Submittals Schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.

1. In developing the Construction Baseline Schedule, ensure that the Subcontractor’s work at all tiers, as well as the prime Contractor’s work, is included and coordinated.

2. Secure time commitments for performing critical elements of the Work from parties involved.

3. Coordinate each construction activity in the network with other activities and schedule them in proper sequence.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Breakdown each lump-sum item into component work activities used in the schedule, for which progress payments may be requested. The work activities broken out within the schedule of values shall be integrated into and made a logical part of the construction baseline schedule submitted under this specification. The total costs for the component work activities shall equal the contract price for that lump-sum item. The Contracting Officer may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values. Include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead and profit in the total dollar value of unit price items and in the component work activities for each lump-sum item. Do not include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead or profit as a separate item.

B. Do not break down unit price items. Use only the contract price for unit price items.

C. The total cost of all items shall equal the contract price. The Schedule of Values will form the basis for progress payments.

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D. An acceptable Schedule of Values shall be agreed upon by the Contractor and Contracting Officer before the first progress payment is processed.

2.2 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

A. Construction Baseline Schedule: Prepare Construction Baseline Schedule using a computerized, resource-loaded, time-scaled CPM network analysis diagram for the Work.

1. Develop and finalize Construction Baseline Schedule so it can be accepted for use no later than 30 days after date established for the Notice of Award.

a. Failure to include any work item required for performance of this Contract shall not excuse Contractor from completing all work within applicable completion dates, regardless of Governments acceptance of the schedule.

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