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APPENDIX B

RRCNCA

VISITOR'S CENTER AND FEE STATION

POTABLE WATER PIPELINES

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Las Vegas, Nevada

BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

AND

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

for the construction of the

RED ROCK CANYON

VISITORS CENTER AND FEE AREA

POTABLE WATER SUPPLY PIPELINE REPLACEMENT

PROJECT NO. 140L7318D002

JACOBS

Las Vegas, Nevada

October 2020

© JACOBS 2020. All rights reserved.

This document and the ideas and designs incorporated herein, as an instrument of professional service, is the property of Jacobs and is not to be used in whole or part, for any other project without the written authorization of Jacobs.

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SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 31, EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32, EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33, UTILITIES

Jacob Kabler

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01—GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01100 Summary of Work .................................................................... 1- 3 01310 Project Management and Coordination ................................... 1- 5 01320 Construction Progress Documentation .................................... 1- 4 01400 Quality Requirements .............................................................. 1- 5 01420 References ................................................................................ 1- 13 01500 Temporary Facilities and Controls ........................................... 1- 10 01600 Product Requirements .............................................................. 1- 6 01700 Execution Requirements .......................................................... 1- 5

DIVISIONS 02—30 (NOT USED)

DIVISION 31—EARTHWORK

31 23 16 Excavation................................................................................ 1- 4 31 23 23.15 Trench Backfill ........................................................................ 1- 6

DIVISION 32—EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving ......................................................................... 1- 5

DIVISION 33—UTILITIES

33 05 01 Conveyance Piping—General .................................................. 1- 6 33 05 01.09 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and Fittings ............. 1- 5 33 12 16 Water Utility Distribution Valves ............................................ 1- 4 33 13 00 Disinfection of Water Utility Distribution Facilities ............... 1- 4

DIVISIONS 34—49 (NOT USED)

DRAWINGS (BOUND SEPARATELY)

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SPECIFICATIONS

OCTOBER 2020 SUMMARY

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SECTION 01100 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Work covered by the Contract Documents.

2. Geotechnical data.

3. Work under other contracts.

4. Use of premises.

5. Government occupancy requirements.

6. Specification formats and conventions.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Identification: Red Rock Canyon Visitor’s Center and Fee Station Potable Water Supply Pipeline Replacements.

1. Project Location: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area; 1000 Scenic Loop Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89161.

B. The Work consists of the following:

1. The Work includes Replacement of a 4-inch PVC water pipeline from the Red Rock Canyon Water Supply Well and the Red Rock Canyon Visitor’s Center, and replacement of a 1.5-inch PVC water pipeline from the Red Rock Canyon Water Supply Well and the Red Rock Canyon Fee Station.

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

1.3 GEOTECHNICAL DATA

A. Geotechnical Report: Copies of "Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center Area Redevelopment" will be made available upon request from Government. This report is intended to give only a general indication of the conditions that may be encountered during construction. Government will not be responsible for the contents of this report. Determination of actual subsurface soil conditions shall be Contractor's responsibility.

1.4 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

A. Cooperate fully with separate contractors so work on those contracts may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract. Coordinate the Work of this Contract with work performed under separate contracts.

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1.5 USE OF PREMISES

A. Contractor shall have limited use of premises for construction operations as indicated on Drawings by the Contract limits.

B. Schedule and sequence operations necessary to complete the work, including coordination with other crafts relative to the Contractor's requirements. Schedule Work in such manner as to avoid delays in overall construction and permit proper installation of work.

C. Use of Site: Limit use of premises to work in areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Limits: Confine constructions operations to limits as shown on Drawings.

a. Limit site disturbance, including earthwork and clearing of vegetation, to 20 feet each direction of the pipeline alignments.

2. Government Occupancy: Allow for Government occupancy of Project site and use by the public. Government personnel will be continuously occupying areas of the building immediately adjacent to the work area. Conduct work in a manner that will minimize needs for disruption of normal Government operations. Provide minimum 72 hours advance notice to Government of activities that will impact normal Government operations. Secure Government's written approval of activities that will impact normal Government operations to avoid delays in overall construction and permit proper installation or work.

3. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government, Government employees, and emergency vehicles at all times.

Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

a. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

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

D. Utilities: Service interruptions will not be allowed during regular Visitor’s Center hours.

1.6 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS

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

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

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1.7 SPECIFICATION FORMATS AND CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Format: The Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections using the 16-division format and CSI/CSC's "MasterFormat" numbering system.

1. Division 1: Sections in Division 1 govern the execution of the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

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

These conventions are as follows:

1. Abbreviated Language: Language used in the Specifications and other Contract Documents is abbreviated. Words and meanings shall be interpreted as appropriate.

Words implied, but not stated, shall be inferred as the sense requires. Singular words shall be interpreted as plural, and plural words shall be interpreted as singular where applicable as the context of the Contract Documents indicates.

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

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

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

a. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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SECTION 01310 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

1. Coordination Drawings.

2. Project meetings.

3. Requests for Interpretation (RFIs).

B. See Section 01700 "Execution Requirements" for procedures for coordinating general installation and field-engineering services, including establishment of benchmarks and control points.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. RFI: Request from Contractor seeking interpretation or clarification of the Contract Documents.

1.3 COORDINATION

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 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 with other contractors to ensure maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

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

4. Where availability of space is limited, coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair of all components.

B. Prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and list of attendees at meetings.

1. Prepare similar memoranda for Government and separate contractors if coordination of their Work is required.

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C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities and activities of other contractors 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. Startup and adjustment of systems.

8. Project closeout activities.

1.4 PROJECT MEETINGS

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

1. Attendees: Inform participants and others involved, and individuals whose presence is required, of date and time of each meeting. Notify Government and Architect of scheduled meeting dates and times.

2. Agenda: Prepare the meeting agenda. Distribute the agenda to all invited attendees.

3. Minutes: Record significant discussions and agreements achieved. Distribute the meeting minutes to everyone concerned, including Government and Architect, within 3 days of the meeting.

B. Preconstruction Conference: Schedule a preconstruction conference before starting construction, at a time convenient to Government and Architect, but no later than 15 days after execution of the Agreement. Hold the conference at Project site or another convenient location.

Conduct the meeting to review responsibilities and personnel assignments, review required work, Project drawings, specifications, construction schedules, payroll, payments, and administrative provisions of the Contract. Be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the Project and present specified preconstruction submittals.

1. Attendees: Authorized representatives of Government, Architect, and their consultants;

Contractor and its superintendent; major subcontractors; suppliers; and other concerned parties shall attend the conference. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work. The mechanical and electrical subcontractors attendance will be required.

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

a. Tentative construction schedule.

b. Phasing.

c. Designation of key personnel and their duties.

d. Procedures for processing field decisions and Change Orders.

e. Procedures for RFIs.

f. Procedures for testing and inspecting.

g. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment.

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h. Distribution of the Contract Documents.

i. Submittal procedures.

j. Preparation of Record Documents.

k. Use of the premises.

l. Work restrictions.

m. Government occupancy requirements.

n. Responsibility for temporary facilities and controls.

o. Construction waste management and recycling.

p. Parking availability.

q. Equipment deliveries and priorities.

r. First aid.

s. Security.

t. Progress cleaning.

u. Working hours.

3. Minutes: Record and distribute meeting minutes.

C. Progress Meetings: Conduct progress meetings at regular intervals. Hold the meetings at the Project site. Coordinate dates of meetings with preparation of payment requests. Additional progress meetings may be requested by either the Government or Contractor.

1. Attendees: In addition to representatives of Government, 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 conference shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. 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 utilization.

8) Temporary facilities and controls.

9) Work hours.

10) Hazards and risks.

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11) Progress cleaning.

12) Quality and work standards.

13) Status of correction of deficient items.

14) Field observations.

15) RFIs.

16) Status of proposal requests.

17) Pending changes.

18) Status of Change Orders.

19) Pending claims and disputes.

20) Documentation of information for payment requests.

3. Minutes: Record the meeting minutes.

4. Reporting: Distribute minutes of the meeting to each party present and to parties who should have been present.

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.

1.5 REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION (RFIs)

A. Procedure: Immediately on discovery of the need for interpretation of the Contract Documents, and if not possible to request interpretation at Project meeting, prepare and submit an RFI in the form specified.

1. RFIs shall originate with Contractor. RFIs submitted by entities other than Contractor will be returned with no response.

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 interpretation and the following:

1. Project name.

2. Date.

3. Name of Contractor.

4. Name of Government representative and Construction Manager.

5. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

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

7. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

8. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

9. Contractor's suggested solution(s). If Contractor's solution(s) impact the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

10. Contractor's signature.

11. Attachments: Include drawings, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop

Drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

C. Hard-Copy RFIs: CSI Form 13.2A.

1. Identify each page of attachments with the RFI number and sequential page number.

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D. Government’s Action: Government will review each RFI, determine action required, and return

it. Allow 21 calendar days for Government's response for each RFI. RFIs received after 1:00 p.m. will be considered as received the following working day.

1. The following RFIs will be returned without action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for coordination information already indicated in the Contract

Documents.

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

e. Requests for interpretation of Government's actions on submittals.

f. Incomplete RFIs or RFIs with numerous errors.

2. Government’s action may include a request for additional information, in which case Government’s time for response will start again.

E. On receipt of Government’s action, update the RFI log and immediately distribute the RFI response to affected parties. Review response and notify Government within 7 days if Contractor disagrees with response.

F. RFI Log: Prepare, maintain, and submit a tabular log of RFIs organized by the RFI number.

Submit log weekly. Include the following:

1. Project name.

2. Name and address of Contractor.

3. Name and address of Government.

4. RFI number including RFIs that were dropped and not submitted.

5. RFI description.

6. Date the RFI was submitted.

7. Date Government 's response was received.

8. Identification of related bilateral or unilateral modifications, extensions, and changes in scope, as appropriate.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

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SECTION 01320 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for documenting the progress of construction during performance of the Work, including the following:

1. Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Submittals Schedule.

3. Daily construction reports.

4. Field condition reports.

B. See Government Statement of Work for submitting the Schedule of Values.

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

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

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

E. Major Area: A story of construction, a separate building, or a similar significant construction element.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals Schedule: Submit three copies of schedule. Arrange the following information in a tabular format:

1. Scheduled date for first submittal.

2. Specification Section number and title.

3. Submittal category (action or informational).

4. Name of subcontractor.

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5. Description of the Work covered.

6. Scheduled date for Government's final release or approval.

B. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Submit two opaque copies of initial schedule, large enough to show entire schedule for entire construction period.

1. Submit an electronic copy of schedule, using software indicated, on CD-R or flash drive device, and labeled to comply with requirements for submittals. Include type of schedule

(Initial or Updated) and date on label.

C. Daily Construction Reports: Submit two copies at weekly intervals.

D. Field Condition Reports: Submit two copies at time of discovery of differing conditions.

1.4 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 Contractor's Construction Schedule with the Schedule of Values, list of subcontracts, Submittals Schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.

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

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBMITTALS SCHEDULE

A. Preparation: Submit a schedule of submittals, arranged in chronological order by dates required by construction schedule. Include time required for review, resubmittal, ordering, manufacturing, fabrication, and delivery when establishing dates.

1. Coordinate Submittals Schedule with list of subcontracts, the Schedule of Values, and

Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Submit concurrently with the first complete submittal of Contractor's Construction

Schedule.

2.2 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE, GENERAL

A. Time Frame: Extend schedule from date established for the Notice to Proceed to date of Final

Completion.

1. Contract completion date shall not be changed by submission of a schedule that shows an early completion date, unless specifically authorized by Change Order.

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B. Activities: Treat each separate area as a separate numbered activity for each principal element of the Work. Comply with the following:

1. Activity Duration: Define activities so no activity is longer than 20 days, unless specifically allowed by Government.

2. Procurement Activities: Include procurement process activities for the following long lead items and major items, requiring a cycle of more than 60 days, as separate activities in schedule. Procurement cycle activities include, but are not limited to, submittals, approvals, purchasing, fabrication, and delivery.

3. Submittal Review Time: Include review and resubmittal times indicated in Government

Statement of Work. Coordinate submittal review times in Contractor's Construction

Schedule with Submittals Schedule.

4. Startup and Testing Time: Include not less than 2 days for startup and testing.

5. Substantial Completion: Indicate completion in advance of date established for

Substantial Completion and allow time for Government's administrative procedures necessary for certification of Substantial Completion.

C. Constraints: Include constraints and work restrictions indicated in the Contract Documents and as follows in schedule and show how the sequence of the Work is affected.

1. Work Restrictions: Show the effect of the following items on the schedule:

a. Coordination with existing construction.

b. Use of premises restrictions.

c. Provisions for future construction.

d. Seasonal variations.

e. Environmental control.

2. Work Stages: Indicate important stages of construction for each major portion of the

Work.

D. Milestones: Include milestones indicated in the Contract Documents in schedule, including, but not limited to, the Notice to Proceed, Substantial Completion, and Final Completion.

E. Contract Modifications: For each proposed contract modification and concurrent with its submission, prepare a time-impact analysis using fragnets to demonstrate the effect of the proposed change on the overall project schedule.

2.3 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE (GANTT CHART)

A. Gantt-Chart Schedule: Submit a comprehensive, fully developed, horizontal Gantt-chart-type, Contractor's Construction Schedule within 30 days of date established for the Notice to Proceed.

Base schedule on the Preliminary Construction Schedule and whatever updating and feedback was received since the start of Project.

B. Preparation: Indicate each significant construction activity separately. Identify first workday of each week with a continuous vertical line.

1. For construction activities that require 3 months or longer to complete, indicate an estimated completion percentage in 10 percent increments within time bar.

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2.4 REPORTS

A. Daily Construction Reports: Prepare a daily construction report recording the following information concerning events at Project site:

1. List of subcontractors at Project site.

2. Equipment at Project site.

3. Material deliveries.

4. High and low temperatures and general weather conditions.

5. Accidents.

6. Stoppages, delays, shortages, and losses.

7. Orders and requests of authorities having jurisdiction.

8. Equipment or system tests and startups.

B. Field Condition Reports: Immediately on discovery of a difference between field conditions and the Contract Documents, prepare and submit a detailed report. Submit with a request for interpretation. Include a detailed description of the differing conditions, together with recommendations for changing the Contract Documents.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Contractor's Construction Schedule Updating: At monthly intervals, update schedule to reflect actual construction progress and activities. Issue schedule one week before each regularly scheduled progress meeting.

1. Revise schedule immediately after each meeting or other activity where revisions have been recognized or made. Issue updated schedule concurrently with the report of each such meeting.

2. Include a report with updated schedule that indicates every change, including, but not limited to, changes in logic, durations, actual starts and finishes, and activity durations.

3. As the Work progresses, indicate Actual Completion percentage for each activity.

B. Distribution: Distribute copies of approved schedule to Government, separate contractors, testing and inspecting agencies, and other parties identified by Contractor with a need-to-know schedule responsibility.

1. Post copies in Project meeting rooms and temporary field offices.

2. When revisions are made, distribute updated schedules to the same parties and post in the same locations. Delete parties from distribution when they have completed their assigned portion of the Work and are no longer involved in performance of construction activities.

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SECTION 01400 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

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

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

2. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality-assurance and -control services required by Government or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this Section.

C. See Divisions 2 through 40 Sections for specific test and inspection requirements.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

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

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

C. Preconstruction Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed specifically for the Project before products and materials are incorporated into the Work to verify performance or compliance with specified criteria.

D. Product Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed by an NRTL, an NVLAP, or a testing agency qualified to conduct product testing and acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, to establish product performance and compliance with industry standards.

E. Source Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed at the source, i.e., plant, mill, factory, or shop.

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

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

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

1. Using a term such as "carpentry" does not imply that certain construction activities must be performed by accredited or unionized individuals of a corresponding generic name, such as "carpenter." It also does not imply that requirements specified apply exclusively to tradespeople of the corresponding generic name.

I. Experienced: When used with an entity, "experienced" means having successfully completed a minimum of five previous projects similar in size and scope to this Project; being familiar with special requirements indicated; and having complied with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

1.3 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS

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

B. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be the minimum provided or performed. The actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits.

To comply with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for the context of requirements. Refer uncertainties to Government for a decision before proceeding.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For testing agencies specified in "Quality Assurance" Article to demonstrate their capabilities and experience. Include proof of qualifications in the form of a recent report on the inspection of the testing agency by a recognized authority.

B. Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports that include the following:

1. Date of issue.

2. Project title and number.

3. Name, address, and telephone number of testing agency.

4. Dates and locations of samples and tests or inspections.

5. Names of individuals making tests and inspections.

6. Description of the Work and test and inspection method.

7. Identification of product and Specification Section.

8. Complete test or inspection data.

9. Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results.

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10. Record of temperature and weather conditions at time of sample taking and testing and inspecting.

11. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected Work complies with the Contract Document requirements.

12. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

13. Recommendations on retesting and re-inspecting.

C. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For Government records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on performance of the Work.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

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

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

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

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

F. Testing Agency Qualifications: An NRTL, an NVLAP, or an independent agency with the experience and capability to conduct testing and inspecting indicated, as documented according to ASTM E 548; and with additional qualifications specified in individual Sections; and where required by authorities having jurisdiction, that is acceptable to authorities.

1. NRTL: A nationally recognized testing laboratory according to 29 CFR 1910.7.

2. NVLAP: A testing agency accredited according to NIST's National Voluntary

Laboratory Accreditation Program.

G. Factory-Authorized Service Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative of manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to inspect installation of manufacturer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

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1.6 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Tests and inspections not explicitly assigned to Government are Contractor's responsibility.

Unless otherwise indicated, provide quality-control services specified and those required by authorities having jurisdiction. Perform quality-control services required of Contractor by authorities having jurisdiction, whether specified or not.

1. Where services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility, engage a qualified testing agency to perform these quality-control services.

a. Contractor shall not employ same entity engaged by Government, unless agreed to in writing by Government.

2. Notify testing agencies at least 24 hours in advance of time when Work that requires testing or inspecting will be performed.

3. Where quality-control services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility, submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each quality-control service.

4. Testing and inspecting requested by Contractor and not required by the Contract Documents are Contractor's responsibility.

5. Submit additional copies of each written report directly to authorities having jurisdiction, when they so direct.

B. Manufacturer's Field Services: Where indicated, engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect field-assembled components and equipment installation, including service connections. Report results in writing as stated in Government Statement of Work.

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

D. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Cooperate with Government and Contractor in performance of duties. Provide qualified personnel to perform required tests and inspections.

1. Notify Government and Contractor promptly of irregularities or deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of its services.

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

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

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

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

6. Do not perform any duties of Contractor.

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

1. Access to the Work.

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

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

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

5. Delivery of samples to testing agencies.

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

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

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

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 REPAIR AND PROTECTION

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

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

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

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

END OF SECTION 01400

OCTOBER 2020 REFERENCES

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SECTION 01420 - REFERENCES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

G. "Install": Operations at Project site including unloading, temporarily storing, unpacking, assembling, erecting, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning, and similar operations.

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

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

1.2 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

A. Applicability of Standards: Unless the Contract Documents include more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect as if bound or copied directly into the Contract Documents to the extent referenced. Such standards are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference. Where a conflict occurs between reference documents and project specifications, submit a request for clarification to the Government.

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

C. Copies of Standards: Each entity engaged in construction on Project should be familiar with industry standards applicable to its construction activity. Copies of applicable standards are not bound with the Contract Documents.

1. Where copies of standards are needed to perform a required construction activity, obtain copies directly from publication source.

D. Abbreviations and Acronyms for Standards and Regulations: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the standards and regulations in the following list.

ADAAG Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Architectural Barriers Act (ABA)

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CRD Handbook for Concrete and Cement

DOD Department of Defense Military Specifications and Standards

DSCC Defense Supply Center Columbus (See FS)

FED-STD Federal Standard (See FS)

FS Federal Specification

FTMS Federal Test Method Standard (See FS)

ICC-ES ICC Evaluation Service, Inc.

MIL (See MILSPEC)

MIL-STD (See MILSPEC)

MILSPEC Military Specification and Standards

NES National Evaluation Service (See ICC-ES)

UFAS Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards

1.3 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

A. Industry Organizations: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities in the following list.

AA Aluminum Association, Inc. (The)

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AAADM American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers

AABC Associated Air Balance Council

AAMA American Architectural Manufacturers Association

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

AATCC American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (The)

ABMA American Bearing Manufacturers Association

ACI ACI International (American Concrete Institute)

ACPA American Concrete Pipe Association

AEIC Association of Edison Illuminating Companies, Inc. (The)

AF&PA American Forest & Paper Association

AGA American Gas Association

AGC Associated General Contractors of America (The)

AHA American Hardboard Association (Now part of CPA)

AHAM Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers

AI Asphalt Institute

AIA American Institute of Architects (The)

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction

AISI American Iron and Steel Institute

AITC American Institute of Timber Construction

ALCA Associated Landscape Contractors of America

ALSC American Lumber Standard Committee, Incorporated

AMCA Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc.

ANSI American National Standards Institute

AOSA Association of Official Seed Analysts

APA APA - The Engineered Wood Association

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APA Architectural Precast Association

API American Petroleum Institute

ARI Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute

ARMA Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association

ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

ASME ASME International (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers International)

ASSE American Society of Sanitary Engineering

ASTM ASTM International (American Society for Testing and Materials International)

AWCI AWCI International (Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industries International)

AWCMA American Window Covering Manufacturers Association (Now WCSC)

AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute

AWPA American Wood-Preservers' Association

AWS American Welding Society

AWWA American Water Works Association

BHMA Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association

BIA Brick Industry Association (The)

BICSI BICSI

BIFMA BIFMA International (Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association International)

BISSC Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee

CCC Carpet Cushion Council

CDA Copper Development Association Inc.

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CEA Canadian Electricity Association

CFFA Chemical Fabrics & Film Association, Inc.

CGA Compressed Gas Association

CGSB Canadian General Standards Board

CIMA Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association

CISCA Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association

CISPI Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute

CLFMI Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute

CPA Composite Panel Association

CPPA Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe Association

CRI Carpet & Rug Institute (The)

CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

CSA CSA International (Formerly: IAS - International Approval Services)

CSI Construction Specifications Institute (The)

CSSB Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau

CTI Cooling Technology Institute (Formerly: Cooling Tower Institute)

DHI Door and Hardware Institute

EIA Electronic Industries Alliance

EIMA EIFS Industry Members Association

EJCDC Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee

EJMA Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association, Inc.

ESD ESD Association

FCI Fluid Controls Institute

FIBA Federation Internationale de Basketball Amateur (The International Basketball Federation)

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FIVB Federation Internationale de Volleyball (The International Volleyball Federation)

FM Factory Mutual System (Now FMG)

FMG FM Global (Formerly: FM - Factory Mutual System)

FRSA Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors Association, Inc.

FSA Fluid Sealing Association

FSC Forest Stewardship Council

GA Gypsum Association

GANA Glass Association of North America

GRI (Now GSI)

GS Green Seal

GSI Geosynthetic Institute

HI Hydraulic Institute

HI Hydronics Institute

HMMA Hollow Metal Manufacturers Association (Part of NAAMM)

HPVA Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association

HPW H. P. White Laboratory, Inc.

IAS International Approval Services (Now CSA International)

IBF International Badminton Federation

ICEA Insulated Cable Engineers Association, Inc.

ICRI International Concrete Repair Institute, Inc.

IEC International Electrotechnical Commission

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (The)

IESNA Illuminating Engineering Society of North America

IGCC Insulating Glass Certification Council

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IGMA Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (The)

ILI Indiana Limestone Institute of America, Inc.

ISO International Organization for Standardization

ISSFA International Solid Surface Fabricators Association

ITS Intertek

ITU International Telecommunication Union

KCMA Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association

LMA Laminating Materials Association (Now part of CPA)

LPI Lightning Protection Institute

MBMA Metal Building Manufacturers Association

MFMA Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association

MFMA Metal Framing Manufacturers Association

MH Material Handling (Now MHIA)

MHIA Material Handling Industry of America

MIA Marble Institute of America

MPI Master Painters Institute

MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society of The Valve and Fittings Industry Inc.

NAAMM National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers

NACE NACE International (National Association of Corrosion Engineers International)

NADCA National Air Duct Cleaners Association

NAGWS National Association for Girls and Women in Sport

NAIMA North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (The)

NBGQA National Building Granite Quarries Association, Inc.

NCAA National Collegiate Athletic Association (The)

NCMA National Concrete Masonry Association

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NCPI National Clay Pipe Institute

NCTA National Cable & Telecommunications Association

NEBB National…