A1b SPECIFICATIONS 2.27.24.pdf

PART 1.

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

SPECIFICATIONS

FF&E Project – New Furniture CDC Roybal Campus

Building 21, Floors 4 & 5 1600 Clifton Road

Atlanta, GA 30329

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

1600 CLIFTON ROAD, NE

ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30329

CDC PROJECT NUMBER

P20241014889

February 27th, 2024

Note: These Specifications are provided as part of the Official Contract Documents for this Project.

These Specifications and the Statement of Work for this project are designed for an FF&E and/or Furniture Installation Project. The vendor/ installer contracted for this work is referred to as the

“FF&E Contractor”. Consult with the CDC Project COR thru the CDC Contracting Officer to verify if there is a related Construction Project being performed by others under separate contract with CDC. If there is a related Construction Contract being performed by others the FF&E Contractor must coordinate their work with the other Contract thru the CDC Contracting Officer and the CDC COR for this project.

SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (SBU)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - DOCUMENTS

00 00 00 Security Cover Sheet 00 00 01 Cover

00 01 10 Table of Contents

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 Summary 01 30 00 Administrative Requirements 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 54 60 Health and Safety 01 54 70 Personnel Security Requirements 01 81 13 Sustainable Project Requirements

DIVISION 99 - DOCUMENTS

99 99 99 Last Page Specifications

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FF&E SPECIFICATIONS

Project Name: P20241014889_GARO0021_Sit-Stands

Project Location: CDC Roybal Campus Building 21, Floors 4 & 5

1600 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30329-4018

SECTION 01 10 00 – SUMMARY

A. Description of Work: Refer to Statement of Work (SOW), Drawings, and other Contract Documents for additional requirements.

B. FF&E Contractor use of site and Premises: Refer to Statement of Work (SOW), Drawings, and other Contract Documents for additional requirements.

C. Time Restrictions for Performing Work: All Work which cannot be performed during normal duty hours shall require the FF&E Contractor to submit a schedule of anticipated Work to the Contracting Officer prior to execution of the Work. This includes utility outages, work on Federal holidays, and other activities. Known activities include the following:

1. Utility Outages and Shutdown: The FF&E Contractor shall arrange with the Project Manager, utility outages and associated work shall be scheduled from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am, Monday through Thursday, or 6:00 pm, Friday, to 6:00 am, Monday. The FF&E Contractor shall request such outages a minimum of 14 days prior to shut down. There shall be no exceptions to the 14-day minimum requirement.

2. Work on Weekends, Federal holidays and other requests: The FF&E Contractor shall arrange with the Project Manager. The FF&E Contractor shall provide such request a minimum of 5 days prior to scheduled work.

D. Document Security: Document security is important to the Government. The documents provided to you in any format are sensitive and you must take provisions to protect the confidentiality of the information. The requirements below are intended to supplement CDC’s current documents security policy. By acceptance of any printed or electronic documents, you agree to the following:

1. The documents shall not be transmitted to a third party without written permission of the Contracting Officer. Refer to the Document Tracking Log attached to this specification.

2. All documents shall be returned at the conclusion of the project. No documents shall be kept for any purpose by you, your firm, or any of your sub-Contractors, suppliers, or agents. Documentation certifying compliance with this provision is required at the conclusion of the project.

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3. All electronic files shall be deleted from storage devices (computers, zip drives, handheld devices, and such). Documentation certifying compliance with this provision is required at the conclusion of the project.

4. All CD/DVD shall be returned to the Contracting Officer. Documentation certifying compliance with this provision is required at the conclusion of the project.

5. All devices that contain electronic information shall be protected by password.

6. All printed documents shall be stored in a secure area until returned to the Contracting

Officer.

7. Return of all required documents and media shall be part of the project’s completion and closeout requirements and shall be satisfactorily completed prior to approval of final invoice.

E. Government Occupancy: The Government will occupy site, existing and adjacent buildings during the entire project duration. Cooperate with the Government represented by the Contracting Officer, to minimize conflict, and to facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Government’s day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits and provide temporary signage directing building occupants to exits where revised pathways are required due to the work. Schedule the Work to accommodate this requirement.

F. FF&E Contractor Actions upon Notice of Contract Award: The information in this paragraph in no way supersedes, negates, or defines the requirements contained in the Contract. Unless otherwise specifically addressed with different requirements in the Contract terms and conditions, the FF&E Contractor shall immediately initiate the following actions upon receipt of the Notice of Award:

1. Fulfill requirements of Personnel Security Requirements as otherwise clarified in the

Contract Documents. The FF&E Contractor will not be allowed on site until these requirements are met. The Government will not be responsible or liable for any delays to the Work for the FF&E Contractor’s inability or failure to obtain timely clearances or sufficient numbers of cleared personnel.

2. Take action and complete all effort necessary to produce and present a Preliminary Outline Schedule. For furniture installs the Construction/ Install Schedule shall be minimal in nature as defined in the Project Statement of Work.

3. Request in writing AutoCAD background record files of existing facilities if required by the FF&E Contractor to prepare the submittals/ installation drawings.

4. Proceed with preparation of submittals/ installation drawings, shop drawings, and other similar requirements of the contract, where applicable.

5. Anticipate receiving formal Notice to Proceed from the Contracting Officer within 28 calendar days after Notice of Award. It is customary, but not required, for the Contracting Officer to issue Notice to Proceed at the pre-construction meeting.

G. Basis of Design. The term Basis of Design may be used in these specifications to denote a level of quality and inherent performance characteristics or other aspects of a product, system, or component. The following is an explanation of the term from the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FARS). Also refer to Statement of Work for additional explanation of term & Basis of Design requirements specific to FF&E purchases.

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1. FARS 52.211-6 Basis of Design/ Brand Name or Equal. (Aug 1999)

a. If an item in this solicitation is identified as “brand name or equal,” the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

b. To be considered for award, offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must:

i. Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

ii. Clearly identify the item by:

1. Brand name, if any; and

2. Make or model number;

iii. Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

iv. Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

2. The Contracting Officer will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

3. Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an “equal” product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

H. Document Tracking Log. Attachment is the form to be used upon approval by the

Contracting Officer of request to provide documents to a third party.

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Document Tracking L...

SECTION 01 30 00 – ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. AMSO Project Activity Review (PAR): When applicable, FF&E Contractor along with the project team shall identify planned Utility Outages and Shutdown of Facility Operations and shall also identify any work activity that has a potential impact on activities and services to a building, a campus or to CDC’s neighbors. FF&E Contractor along with the project team shall also identity any safety risks or other risks that pose a hazard to CDC Personnel/ Property, FF&E Contractor/Project Personnel and to CDC’s Neighbors. For any safety risk that is clearly covered by a Health and Safety plan, OSHA requirements, etc., the project team shall use its discretion to determine whether or not the safety risk already covered elsewhere shall also be included into the PAR process. The project team shall err on the side of caution when using its discretion.

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1. CDC will provide an AMSO Project Activity Review (PAR) Form to the FF&E Contractor for their use. A sample form is attached at the end of this section.

2. PAR (when required) will include the following:

a. Provide a brief description of work performed by the FF&E Contractor

b. Schedule date, time, and duration

c. Identify the building system(s) affected

d. Develop a written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

e. Identify potential hazards per each step of the SOP

f. Develop a mitigation plan per each step of the SOP

g. Identify responsible party per each step of the SOP

PAR Form rev 8-28-2015.xlsx

EMOSO_SIR_2020.p df

SECTION 01 50 00 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

A. Temporary Facilities:

1. Sanitary Facilities: FF&E Contractor shall only use restrooms in the buildings and immediate areas of the building in which the FF&E Contractor is working under this contract.

2. Government Equipment: Government equipment shall not be utilized during this project by the FF&E Contractor’s staff, FF&E sub-contractors, agents or suppliers.

Equipment includes fax machines, copiers, and all other office equipment and supplies.

B. Temporary Controls:

1. Dust Control

a. Execute Work by methods to minimize raising dust from construction/installation operations.

b. Provide and pay for positive means to prevent air-borne dust from dispersing into atmosphere, where applicable. Provide requirements of specific specification section where stated.

2. Noise, Odor, and Vibration Control

a. Execute work by methods to minimize noise, odor, and vibrations from construction operations. This includes all scheduled work. All schedules shall be reviewed and approved by the Contracting Officer before such noise and/or vibration producing elements of work are performed. A minimum of 14 days’ notice to the Government is required before any such procedures may be executed, subject to approval by the Contracting Officer.

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3. Pest Control

a. Measures shall be taken and paid by FF&E Contractor to ensure the permanent removal during construction of all pests, insects, mosquito larva, and rodents that may be discovered, due to, or attracted, because of construction activities of this contract. All such measures shall be in strict accordance with all applicable codes and the operating procedures, guidelines and requirements of CDC.

4. Protection of Installed and Existing Work

a. Protect installed and existing Work and provide special protection where specified in individual specification sections.

b. Provide temporary and removable protection for installed Products. Control activity in immediate work area to minimize damage.

c. Provide protective coverings at walls, projections, jambs, sills, and soffits of openings.

d. Protect finished floors, stairs, and other surfaces from traffic, dirt, wear, damage, or movement of heavy objects, by protecting with durable sheet materials.

5. Security

a. The FF&E Contractor shall provide security fences, and other measures to protect

Work, existing facilities, and Government's operations from unauthorized entry, vandalism, or theft, where applicable.

b. If FF&E Contractor breeches or causes a change in any security device, barrier, or equipment, the FF&E Contractor shall return the security component to the same status before the end of the same workday.

i. While the security component is not functioning or operating as intended, the

FF&E Contractor shall provide at no additional cost to the Government temporary means to safeguard the area typically secured until the inoperable security component is restored to its intended capabilities.

c. Coordinate with Government's security program.

d. Provide continuous maintenance for temporary structures, services, and furnishings.

e. Location of Offices and Sheds: Locate temporary structures to avoid interference with work, as approved by Contracting Officer.

f. Relocate temporary structures as required by progress of work.

6. Access Roads

a. Provide and maintain access to fire hydrants, free of obstructions.

b. Construction traffic may use only designated existing on-site roads. Load height, length, or other features may require entry into and from the campus by a particular route established by the Contracting Officer and CDC security upon notification from the FF&E Contractor.

c. The FF&E Contractor shall provide a notice of request to the Contracting Officer at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled delivery.

7. Parking

a. FF&E Contractor's parking shall be as designated by Contracting Officer within the

CDC campus. The amount of parking available shall be subject to the approval and direction of the Contracting Officer and may change during the course of the project.

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SECTION 01 54 60 – HEALTH AND SAFETY

A. Applicable Standards:

1. Refer to the references to health and safety standards published in 41 CFR Part 50-204 which require FF&E Contractor compliance with standards such as, but not limited to, the U.S. Department of Labor 29 CFR Part 1910 OSHA General Industry Standards and Regulations or Part 1926 OSHA Construction Standards and Regulations, and applicable local codes and national consensus standards.

2. Compliance with Regulations: Where there is a conflict between applicable regulations, the most stringent shall apply. Contamination or pollution of any natural (air, land, water) or cultural (historical and archaeological sites) resources is prohibited. Disposal of surplus or excess materials shall comply with Federal, State and local regulations and guidelines.

3. Tobacco Free Environment. The use of tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, snuff, chewing tobacco, E-cigarettes, and all other tobacco products is prohibited on all CDC campuses.

A verbal warning is given for the first offense by an individual. A repeat violation by the same individual shall be followed by a written warning from the Contracting Officer. A third violation by the same person shall result in removal of the person from the project.

4. Abusive, discourteous, insulting, or threatening behavior toward those persons enforcing this policy shall not be tolerated and may result in removal of the individual regardless of the number of offenses.

B. CDC Health, Safety, and Security Requirements:

1. CDC Health and Safety Requirements. As a supplement to the requirements for health and safety issues listed in the OAS solicitation, the following required tasks with approximate time per new person to achieve each task (including travel) are listed.

a. Safety Survival Skills Training 2 hours

2. Government Provided Decontamination: As required by the presence of hazardous materials, the Government shall thoroughly decontaminate the work area prior to commencement of any work by the FF&E Contractor in said space.

3. Government Provided Security Devices: Security badges and card keys will be issued to the FF&E Contractor by CDC, as appropriate, and will be monitored by CDC's

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Physical Security Activity. Refer to other sections of this Specification for Personnel Security Requirements -additional information.

C. Quality Assurance:

1. The FF&E Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during the execution of work and shall hold the Government harmless for any action or lack of action by the FF&E Contractor or by any of the FF&E Contractor's employees or FF&E sub-contractors, which results in illness, injury, or death.

2. Project Specific Safety and Health Program. The FF&E Contractor shall establish and maintain a safety program to protect the safety of all workers on the construction worksite and identify by name and title the individual with overall responsibility to ensure implementation of health and safety requirements on-site. Copies of Required Documents. The FF&E Contractor shall have one up to date copy of each applicable and other required health and safety documentation on-site. This shall include, but not limited to, OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry, and 29 CFR 1910.

3. Safety Training: The FF&E Contractor shall maintain on site and make available upon request to the Contracting Officer documentation that its employees have received the necessary training such as, but not limited to, applicable OSHA required safety and health training outlined in Table III, medical surveillance programs, personal protective and safety equipment, hazard recognition and protective measures, and manufacturer's product and material safety data sheets (MSDS) required for the work described by the Contract Documents. The training shall also include, but not be limited to, the following elements:

a. The nature of the environment of the work area and adjacent areas.

b. Location of first aid stations.

c. Location of telephones and emergency numbers.

d. Program personnel and the area's protocol.

e. Procedure to report unsafe conditions.

f. Requirements to maintain clean and safe work area.

g. Allowable work conditions and schedule.

h. Observation of CDC physical security policies and procedures.

i. In accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 Control of Hazardous

Energy/Lockout & Tagout, CDC and the FF&E Contractor will inform each other of respective lockout or tagout procedures.

4. Warnings: Warning signs shall be continuously and conspicuously placed to provide adequate warning of construction hazards to workers and the public.

5. Electrical Safety:

a. No work shall be performed on energized equipment or circuits.

b. Where inspections or testing require access to energized equipment, the proper

Personal Protective Equipment shall be worn. The work shall occur in the

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6. Work Area: Work with the CDC often takes place in a highly specialized environment. Employees of the FF&E Contractor may be within close proximity to sensitive, valuable and unique animals, specimens, experiments, or equipment.

Employees of the FF&E Contractor shall, at all times, remain only in those areas designated for the execution of this Work. Failure to follow this protocol may endanger the employee and Government staff, animals or equipment. Said failure may be grounds to permanently remove the employee from the project. Repeated violations may be grounds to remove the FF&E Contractor from the project.

7. Fire Prevention and Protection: The FF&E Contractor shall execute appropriate fire protection measures such as the following.

a. Housekeeping. Good housekeeping, with provision for prompt removal and disposal of accumulations of combustible scrap and debris, shall be maintained in all areas of the jobsite. Approved self-closing metal containers shall be used for disposal of waste saturated with combustible and flammable liquids.

b. Codes and Regulations. The FF&E Contractor shall comply with the requirements published in the current revisions of the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, and the National Fire Protection Association standards.

c. Fires. Fires and open flame devices shall not be left unattended unless protected with automatic temperature control and shutoff devices.

d. Cleaning and Degreasing. Gasoline and liquids with a flash point below 38Ε C shall not be used for cleaning and degreasing.

e. Building Exits. All buildings, shops and plant facilities in which employees are required to work shall have at least two well marked and lighted exits. The two exits shall be arranged to minimize the possibility of both exits being rendered inaccessible by a fire or emergency condition.

f. Fire Extinguisher. Distinctly marked fire extinguisher rated a:b:c or greater shall be suitably placed at locations and intervals as required by codes governing this work.

g. Hot Work Permits. As required by the work activities of this project, a mandatory meeting shall be held with the Contracting Officer and other interested parties to review the requirements of a Hot Work Permit. This permit is required for all welding, torch cutting, and other hazardous work activities. All Hot Work is to be inspected by the Occupational Health and Safety Office (OHSO). Three working days prior to any Hot Work being done, the FF&E Contractor shall contact OHSO Fire Protection Engineer, Mr. Robert Williams, by e-mail (Rwilliams1@cdc.gov) to schedule an inspection. If a timely response is not received, contact Mr. Williams by telephone at 404-639-1465 to schedule the inspection.

i. The FF&E Contractor shall inform the Contracting Officer of the date and time of the inspection.

8. Hazardous Substances: Prior to bringing hazardous substances, as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1200, onto the project site, all FF&E Contractor employees involved shall be advised of material safety data sheet (MSDS) information and a copy of each

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9. Emergency Numbers: Emergency telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire, police and National Response Center shall be conspicuously posted at the project site by the FF&E Contractor.

D. Protective Equipment: Unless otherwise specified, the FF&E Contractor is responsible for providing all necessary safety and personal protective equipment needed by its employees.

This equipment shall meet appropriate OSHA, NIOSH and ANSI approval requirements and shall be in good working order.

1. The FF&E Contractor shall confirm in writing, prior to commencement of the work, that its employees have received appropriate training on the use and maintenance of safety and personal protective equipment prior to its use. Failure to correctly use appropriate safety equipment is a violation of the contract and may result in default of the contract.

E. Protection:

1. The FF&E Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent injury to the public, building occupants, or damage to property of others. For the purposes of this contract, the public or building occupants shall include all persons not employed by the FF&E Contractor or a sub-contractor of this project.

2. No corridor, aisle, stairway, door, or exit shall be obstructed or used in such a manner as to encroach upon routes of ingress or egress utilized by the public or building occupants, or to present unsafe or unhealthy condition to the public or building occupants.

3. FF&E Contractor ladders or other similar equipment necessary to perform the work shall not be left unattended at the work site.

4. Powder actuated devices shall not be used in occupied buildings without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer.

F. Examination:

1. FF&E Contractor shall examine workspace prior to commencement of Work.

Report any condition that may potentially affect proper execution of Work to the Contracting Officer.

2. The Government will occupy the site throughout the construction period. Therefore, the activities of the FF&E Contractor may require modification from those activities anticipated under more normal construction conditions. The FF&E Contractor shall provide the necessary equipment and methods, base the schedule of the project on the known operational features of the work area, and adhere to the requirements of affected activities. Activities which may be affected by the specialized environment of this project include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Minimize the creation of construction debris, vapors, airborne particulates, noise, odors, and vibrations.

b. Special protective equipment and apparatus that may be needed by employees of the FF&E Contractor.

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c. Animal facility and/or laboratory protocol relating to the safety and health of CDC personnel, animals and others.

d. Restricted work hours. Certain spaces may have specific periods of time only during which work may be done.

e. Restricted access and egress. Due to normal operations by CDC of particular spaces where Work may be done, the movement of the FF&E Contractor's employees to, from or within the Work area may be restricted during certain portions of the day.

f. Maintenance of life safety devices. The FF&E Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer when any work activities may set off any existing life safety device 14 days prior to the scheduled work. If a device needs to be removed from service temporarily, the FF&E Contractor shall provide the necessary personnel to patrol the area affected and notify CDC security immediately if an emergency arises.

SECTION 01 54 70 – PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Definitions:

1. Security Process: The submission and review of employee information to the CDC for the evaluation of potential threats to CDC property and/or personnel. The process requires the completion of several questionnaire forms by CDC, the FF&E Contractor, and employees.

2. Foreign National: All persons that are not United States citizens.

3. FF&E Contractor: The FF&E Contractor who signed the contract for the work being performed. The FF&E Contractor is also responsible for all FF&E sub-Contractors, agents, suppliers, manufacturers, and other that may need to access the project site as though each was an employee of the FF&E Contractor.

B. Resources:

1. In and Out Processing (IOP) University Office Park, Williams Building, Suite 1000 2877 Brandywine Road, Mail Stop K-19 Atlanta, GA 30333 iop@cdc.gov

2. Security Services Office (SSO) Personnel Security Processing Office

Roybal Campus, Building 21, Suite 2000 1600 Clifton Road, Mail Stop A-22

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Atlanta, GA 30333 Telephone: (404) 639-7650 Fax: (404) 639-4912

University Office Park, Williams Building, Suite 1000 2877 Brandywine Road, Mail Stop K-19 Atlanta, GA 30341 Telephone: (770) 488-1799 Fax: (770) 488-1708

3. CDC Policy Physical Access to CDC Facilities dated 6/28/2011. Appropriate requirements of this policy will be disseminated by the Contracting Officer.

C. All Foreign Nationals and Naturalized Citizens, Non-USA Citizens

1. All non-USA citizens must be approved before CDC will review and process security clearances request.

2. The Government shall not be responsible for time required for the badging of Foreign National.

3. The Government shall not be responsible for any extraordinary expenditure required by the presence of Foreign National on the project.

4. Non-USA citizens must request approval annually.

5. The Government shall not be responsible for any contract cost and time extension associated with the Foreign National annual approval.

6. Process Steps

a. FF&E Contractor: Submit the AMSO Foreign Nationals request form for each non-USA citizen employee.

b. CDC: Initiate CDC process – NACAMS (Non-USA Citizen Access

Management System)

c. CDC: NACAMS employees will collect directly from the Foreign National:

i. Authorization Type and/or Category Type, (i.e., Passport or Visa/Green-Card)

ii. Authorization Number

iii. Authorization Start Date

iv. Authorization Expiration Date

v. CDC: Submits Request for Foreign National to US State Department

d. Typical Processing duration 8 to 12 weeks

7. CDC: Once approval is recorded within the NCAMS System, CDC will initiate a security badge request.

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D. Security Badge Request Types

1. Visits Short-Term (five business days or fewer annually)

a. Visiting Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm

b. FF&E Contractor must request visit from COR three business days in advance.

c. Recommend the use of CDC Visitor Request form.

d. CDC COR must request visitor approval from CDC Security Services Offices two business days prior.

e. Visitors must provide a valid government issued picture identification upon entry.

f. Foreign Nationals must be approved in NCAMS prior to requesting visit.

2. Visits Less Than 180 Calendar Days

a. Submit the AMSO In Processing Badge Request form for each employee to

COR.

b. Basic Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm. Additional time zones are available upon request to the COR.

c. Unescorted access to facilities

d. Must provide a valid government issued picture identification, and provide fingerprints

e. Employee with a valid National Security Clearances (Secret or Top Secret) from another agency must annotate in Comment Section of AMSO In Processing Badge Request form.

f. Foreign Nationals must be approved in NCAMS prior to requesting visit.

3. Visits Longer Than 180 Calendar Days

a. Submit the AMSO In Processing Badge Request form for each employee to

COR.

b. Basic Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm. Additional time zones are available upon request to the COR.

c. Unescorted access to facilities

d. Must provide a valid government issued picture identification, provide fingerprints, and required to respond to security questionnaire

e. Employee with a valid National Security Clearances (Secret or Top Secret) from another agency must annotate in Comment Section of AMSO In Processing Badge Request form.

f. Foreign Nationals must be approved in NCAMS prior to requesting visit.

E. Extension or Renewal of CDC Badge:

1. The extension or renewal of badges will be coordinated through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

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2. General FF&E Contractor is responsible for monitoring and requesting renewal 4 to 6 weeks prior to expiration date. General FF&E Contractor is responsible for ensuring work continues uninterrupted.

3. The renewal procedures are as follows:

a. FF&E Contractor transmits list of employees to the Contracting Officer.

b. CDC COR will:

i. Update each employee in the mainframe.

ii. Complete an updated Credential Request Form CDC 0.1137.

c. CDC Security Team will notify employee, via e-mail when to pick-up replacement badge. Requires employee to visit CDC Security Office

F. Security Awareness Training

1. Security Awareness Training is required of all FF&E Contractors. CDC IOP Team will facilitate the employee taking CDC Security Awareness Training.

G. Anticipated Time:

1. Each FF&E Contractor and employee’s experience with the security process will differ because of the varying number of employees and other situations. The FF&E Contractor’s inability to complete the security process in the estimated anticipated time shall not be considered grounds for an equitable adjustment.

2. The anticipated number of hours per employee is 16 hours. Average duration to complete the process from request to badge received is 25 working days.

3. Anticipated Badge Request Task Schedule

Participant Action Duration

(Workdays) General FF&E Contractor

Submit AMSO In Processing Badge Request to

COR

CDC - COR Initiate Badging Process – enter employee data into system

CDC – IOP Team IOP Team will contact employee directly, via phone or e-mail, and collect personal information: social security #, birthday, residence, etc...

IOP Team will facilitate the employee taking CDC Security Awareness Training.

2-4

Employee Complete Security Awareness Training 2 CDC – Security Team

Establish a secure internet portal and password for employee to input data required from sample SF- 85 Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions.

Handwritten copies of form are not accepted.

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Portal is only available for 14 calendar days.

Employee Complete data entry into internet portal.

Failure to provide timely data will cause the process to be delayed, restarted, or canceled.

General FF&E Contractor is responsible for monitoring employee compliance.

1-14

CDC – Security Team

Schedule finger print appointment. Requires employee to visit CDC Security Office

CDC – Security Team

Determination of employee suitability 5

Employee Employee visits CDC Security Office for badge processing

Average Duration for Badge Request 25

H. Restricted Areas

1. The FF&E Contractor will be informed of areas where construction personnel are permitted, and areas considered restricted. If a FF&E Contractor’s employee is found in an area designated as restricted, the employee will immediately be permanently removed from the project site. Future access to the employee on any and all CDC projects will be denied.

a. The FF&E Contractor is responsible for the immediate replacement of the employee.

b. Removal of the employee will not constitute a justifiable delay in the completion date of the project nor a claim for additional compensation.

I. Return of Contract Documents

1. Upon completion of the contract, the FF&E Contractor shall return all copies of the Contract Documents to the Contracting Officer.

J. Photographs

1. The FF&E Contractor is not permitted to take photographs on any CDC campus without prior authorized by the Contracting Officer or CDC Security Services Office (SSO). This may be obtained by the FF&E Contractor thru coordination with the CDC COR assigned to this project.

i. CDC-GA-2005-11 PHOTOGRAPHY ON CDC FACILITIES. (http://aops-mas-iis.od.cdc.gov/Policy/Doc/policy466.pdf)

ii. Coordinate construction documentation with the project’s COR.

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SECTION 01 81 13 – SUSTAINABLE PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

A. Reference Standards: (Note: Not all items listed may apply based on scope of project)

1. Carpet and Rug Institute

a. CRI Green Label Plus Testing Program.

b. CRI Green Label Testing Program.

2. Forest Stewardship Council

a. FSC Guidelines- Forest Stewardship Council Guidelines.

3. Green Seal

a. GS-11- Edition 3.2, October 26, 2015 - Product Specific Environmental

Requirements.

b. GS-36 –Edition 2.1, July 12, 2013 - Aerosol Adhesives.

4. GREENGUARD Environmental Institute:

a. GreenGuard Gold Certification.

5. International Standards Organization:

a. ISO 14021 -2016 - Environmental Labels and Declarations - Self-Declared Environmental Claims (Type II Environmental Labeling).

6. Scientific Certification Systems:

a. SCS EC10.2 - Environmental Certification Program Indoor Quality Performance.

7. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors:

a. SMACNA IAQ -2nd Edition 2008 – IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction.

8. South Coast Air Quality Management District:

a. SCAQMD Rule 1113 –February 5, 2016 Architectural Coatings.

b. SCAQMD Rule 1168 –September 20, 2011 - Adhesive and Sealant Applications.

9. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency:

a. ENERGY STAR - ENERGY STAR Voluntary Labeling Program.

b. EPA IAQ Testing - Compendium of Methods for the Determination of Air Pollutants in Indoor Air.

c. EPA Construction General Permit, 2017.

10. U.S. Green Building Council:

a. LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System

B. Sustainable Project Goals:

1. Comply with the following general sustainable Project goals.

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a. The Bio-based material cost and weight requirements are for projects greater than $250,000.

2. Use resources efficiently:

a. Reuse existing buildings and materials.

b. Furnish materials that use resources efficiently.

c. Use construction practices that achieve efficient use of resources and materials.

d. Recycle or reuse job site waste.

e. Furnish recycled content materials.

f. Furnish materials that can be recycled.

3. Avoid scarce, irreplaceable, or endangered resources:

a. Furnish materials from abundant, well managed resources.

b. Furnish materials that are replaceable, renewable, or can be replenished.

c. Furnish materials that minimize damage to natural habitats.

4. Use durable materials:

a. Furnish materials with longest usable life.

b. Furnish materials that can be reused.

c. Furnish materials with least maintenance requirements.

5. Create spaces that are healthy for occupants:

a. Furnish low toxic products and materials.

b. Furnish materials without toxic maintenance requirements.

c. Furnish mechanical equipment that provides fresh air and does not trap water or pollutants.

6. Use energy efficiently:

a. Furnish materials with low embodied energy.

b. Furnish materials that save energy during building operations.

7. Use water efficiently:

a. Use construction practices that use water efficiently.

b. Furnish water conserving appliances and equipment.

c. Landscape Project site for water conservation.

8. Furnish materials that generate least amount of pollution.

9. Protect and restore natural habitats on site.

C. SUBMITTALS

1. Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify products meet or exceed specified requirements.

a. Certify source and origin for salvaged and reused Products.

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i. Include description and location of each salvaged and reused Product in completed construction.

b. Certify recycled material content for recycled content products permanently installed as part of Project.

i. Indicate post-consumer recycled content percent by weight.

ii. Indicate pre-consumer recycled content percent by weight.

c. Certify source for regional materials for products permanently installed as part of Project.

i. Indicate manufacturing or fabrication location and distance to site in miles.

ii. Indicate percent by weight of each product qualifying as regional material.

d. Certify lumber is harvested from Forest Stewardship Council Certified well managed forest.

i. Indicate certifying agency and agency accreditation by Forest Stewardship Council.

ii. Include chain-of-custody documentation tracking wood product from forest to installed Product.

iii. Include description and location of each certified wood-based Product in completed construction.

e. Certify volatile organic compound content for each interior adhesive and sealant and related primer.

i. Include data sheet indicating volatile organic compound content, in g/L, for each Product.

ii. Include Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each product.

f. Certify volatile organic compound content for each interior paint and coating.

i. Include data sheet indicating volatile organic compound, in g/L, and chemical component content for each Product.

ii. Include Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each product.

g. Certify volatile organic compound content for each carpet and carpet cushion.

i. Include independent test results indicating each carpet complies with CRI Green Label Plus Testing Program.

ii. Include independent test results indicating each carpet cushion complies with CRI Green Label Testing Program.

h. Certify each composite wood and agrifiber product contains no added urea-formaldehyde resins.

i. Include data sheet indicating urea-formaldehyde resin content for each Product.

i. Certify total weight of each type of bio-based material purchased.

2. Product Cost Data:

a. Submit cost of Products, excluding cost of labor and equipment for installation, for the following products installed as part of permanent construction:

i. Salvaged, refurbished, and reused products.

ii. Products with recycled material content.

iii. Regional products.

iv. Rapidly renewable products.

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v. Certified wood products.

vi. Bio-based materials

D. Environmental Requirements

1. Limit site disturbance to the following areas:

a. 20 feet beyond building perimeter.

2. Recycle or salvage minimum of 50 percent by weight of construction and demolition waste.

E. Prohibited Materials

1. Do not use materials containing asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) or other hazardous materials.

2. Do not use HCFC based refrigerants or Halon extinguishing agents.

3. Do not use materials containing butyl for interior locations.

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