Atch_1_Specifications.pdf

Tongass National Forest

Yakutat Employee Housing Specifications

March

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01200 SINGLE FAMILY HOME PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

01250 WASTEWATER SYSTEM REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION

01300 SUBMITTALS

01330 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01350 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

01451 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

01500 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

01700 PROJECT CLOSEOUT

01710 CLEANUP, RECYLCE, AND DISPOSAL

01780 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

DIVISION 2 - SITE CONSTRUCTION

02050 MISCELLANEOUS DEMOLITION

02100 SITE PREPARATION

02200 EARTHWORK

02207 AGGREGATE MATERIALS

02240 TEMPORARY EROSION AND POLLUTION CONTROL

02540 SEPTIC TANK SYSTEMS

02601 TESTING OF WATER AND SEWER LINES

02630 STORM DRAINAGE

02665 WATER PIPING AND APPURTENANCES

02714 BOARD INSULATION

02924 SEEDING, VEGETATION MATS, AND TOPSOIL

DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL

16010 BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

16111 CONDUIT

16120 WIRE AND CABLE

16121 MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLE & ACCESSORIES

16130 BOXES

16141 WIRING DEVICES

16180 EQUIPMENT WIRING SYSTEMS

16190 SUPPORTING DEVICES

16195 ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION

16321 DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS

16390 PRIMARY GROUNDING

16420 SERVICE ENTRANCE

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SECTION 01200

SINGLE FAMILY HOME PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1. PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK

A. This project consists of 2 new homes with 1 additional home as an option. It includes site work, minor site demolition, and grading and site utilities. The intent of this project is to use the existing drawings and specifications for site work. The homes will be designed built and installed/constructed on the site by the Contractor.

Mobile homes as defined by a steel floor frame are not acceptable for this project.

1.02 GENERAL

A. Quality emphasis on house construction will be on the weather enclosure, energy performance and durability of interior and exterior components.

B. All homes may use the same design and floor plan.

C. Inspections and Quality Control

1. Provide inspections required for an AHFC PUR 102 certification, which includes foundation, framing, mechanical rough-in, electrical rough-in, thermal, and final inspections. Required inspections shall be performed by an individual certified by the state of Alaska.

2. See Specifications (section 01451) for Quality Control Plan requirements.

1.03 CODES AND STANDARDS

A. Forest Service Directives, Design Manuals and other Guidance (FSH 6709, 7309, etc).

B. Occupational, Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards.

C. Use the 2012 copy of the following International Code Council Codes.

1. International Building Code

2. International Residential Code

3. International Fire Code with State Supplement Specialty Code;

4. International Mechanical Code

5. International Fuel Gas Code.

D. UPC: Uniform Plumbing Code E. NEC: National Electric Code, by the National Fire Protection Association F. NFPA - Fire Protection Systems Inspection, Test and Maintenance Manual; NFPA

(National Fire Codes) including NFPA 101 G. Current BEES: Alaska Building Energy Efficiency Standards with a 5 Star Energy

Rating.

H. UL: Underwriters’ Laboratories Inc.

I. Built Environment Image Guide J. ADEC 18 AAC 80 Drinking Water K. ADEC 18 AAC 72 Wastewater Disposal

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L. Title 8 – City of Yakutat M. ABA (Architectural Barriers Act)

1. http://www.access-board.gov/ada-aba/aba-standards-gsa.cfm

2. All homes shall be adaptable. Components requiring future alteration for full accessibility shall be designed and constructed to require minimal work to be made accessible.

3. All homes shall have an accessible route to the front door and into the Living Room.

4. All homes shall have grab bars with solid blocking at tubs and toilets.

5. The following shall be fully accessible on all houses:

a. The main entrance (preferably all entrances)

b. Doorway widths and clearances

c. Window openings and operators

d. Hallways and accessible routes

6. One standard and one accessible bathroom.

2. PART 2 – BUILDING DESIGN PHASES

2.01 APPROVAL

A. Obtain written approval from the USFS COTR before proceeding to the next design phase and to the construction phase. The Government review period will be a minimum of three weeks.

2.02 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN 30%

A. Conceptual design including floor plans, elevations, cross section and interior views. Include the following information.

B. Architectural

1. Floor plans showing room sizes, door locations, cabinets, closets, dimensions, grab bars, accessible features and appliances.

2. Elevations and cross sections showing materials, finishes; Wall and roof sections showing typical wall and roof systems.

3. Interior elevations C. Structural: Show roof, floor and wall structural systems.

D. Mechanical: Show HVAC systems and details on proposed plumbing fixtures and

HVAC system.

E. Electrical: Product data and floor plan showing location of panels, outlets, ground fault circuit interrupters and lights.

F. One electronic copy posted on the USFS FTP Site.

2.03 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 95%

A. Develop drawings and technical specifications that fully describe the work to be constructed and that are suitable for procurement of materials and construction services. Incorporate 30% Government review comments.

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B. Architectural

1. Floor plans showing room sizes, door locations, cabinets, closets, dimensions, grab bars, accessible features and appliances.

2. Elevations and cross sections showing materials, finishes.

3. Wall and roof sections showing wall and roof systems/construction, flashing and details.

4. Interior elevations

5. Door and room finish schedules

6. One set of materials and finish samples with schedules showing the location.

Include finish materials, paint and cabinets.

7. Data sheets on appliances and equipment.

C. Structural

1. Framing plans for walls, floors roof and foundation.

2. Structural calculations

D. Mechanical

1. HVAC

a. Plans, details and calculations showing the complete system

b. Data sheets showing major components

2. Plumbing

a. Plans, details and calculations showing the complete system

b. Data sheets showing major components

E. Electrical

1. Plans, details and one-line diagrams showing the entire system. Product data and floor plan showing location of panels, outlets, ground fault circuit interrupters and lights.

2. b. Data sheets showing major components F. One electronic copy posted to a USFS FTP Site.

2.04 CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTAL

A. Submit completed Construction Documents incorporating final Government comments, signed and stamped by registered professionals in responsible charge for each discipline, in the State of Alaska. Incorporate Government comments from 95% Review.

B. One electronic copy posted to a USFS FTP Site.

2.05 AS-BUILT SUBMITTAL

A. One electronic set posted to a USFS FTP Site. The as-built set shall include one set of all drawings on CAD and one set of all drawings in full size PDF files. One electronic set of specifications in Word and one set in PDF organized by Division.

B. Existing CAD drawings are incomplete and will be posted to an FTP site. Prepare a complete set of as-built drawings for all construction work (Housing and Site Work). Include all construction changes.

C. Operation and Maintenance Data

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1. One electronic copy of the Owners/Maintenance Manual for the HVAC system components, water heater and appliances.

3.

4. PART 3 – HOUSE CRITERIA

4.01 GENERAL

A. Three (3) up to 2,000 gross square foot 3-bedroom, single-family residences with attached double stall garage.

1. Kitchen – Approximately 100-140 square foot

a. Upper and lower cabinets, At least 8 linear feet of open counter, 2 compartment sink, refrigerator/freezer, microwave oven and range/oven. Provide pantry space either adjacent to Kitchen or combined with Storage Room. Locate on exterior wall to provide natural light.

2. Dining Room – Approximately 120 square foot

a. Space for table to seat at least 6 people. Can be combined with Kitchen and Living Room as a “Great Room”. Provide natural light.

3. Living Room – Approximately 300 sf

a. Space for reading, television and social interaction. Natural light and view are desirable. Can be combined with Kitchen and Dining Room as a “Great Room”. Provide natural light. Provide space at Main entry for guest wet clothes and boots, possibly to include a small closet.

4. Master Bedroom – Approximately 160-200 sf including closet

a. Space for king size bed, dresser and chair. At least 8 linear feet of hanging closet space in either a walk-in or sliding door configuration.

5. Family Bedrooms – 2 rooms of approximately 160 sf each including closets

a. Space for 2 twin beds or 1 double bed and a dresser. At least 6 linear feet of hanging closet space in a sliding door configuration.

6. Accessible Bathroom – Approximately 60 sf

a. Toilet, lavatory and tub with shower. Clearances, heights and grab bars at fixtures for accessibility. This bathroom should be available to all residents. Consider secondary entry from Master Bedroom.

7. Standard Bathroom – Approximately 40 sf (preferably accessible at 60 sf)

a. Toilet, lavatory and shower. Consider combining Laundry, Mud Room and Standard Bathroom. Bathroom should be in a separate room accessed from the Mud/Laundry Room.

8. Laundry Room – Approximately 50 sf

a. Space for electric washer and dryer. Open shelves above washer and dryer.

b. Cabinet with utility sink in counter. Consider combining with Standard

Bathroom and/or Mud Room.

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9. Mud Room – Approximately 50 sf

a. Space of hanging and drying wet gear. Provide heat and ventilation.

Consider combining with Standard Bathroom and/or Laundry Room.

Locate near the entry from the garage.

10. Storage – Approximately 80 sf

a. Space for camping, hunting, fishing and other outdoor equipment.

Heated and well ventilated. Adjacent to or included within the garage.

Could be combined with Pantry.

11. Garage – Approximately 720 sf

a. Space for 2 vehicles. Heated. Locate the building heating appliance in

Garage. Access to garage at gable end of building. Provide 16’ wide insulated garage door with automatic opener.

4.02 ENERGY CONSIDERATIONS:

A. Design References:

1. Northern Comfort – Advanced Cold Climate home Building Techniques, published by the Alaska Craftsman Home Program, Inc.

2. Current BEES: Alaska Building Energy Efficiency Standards.

3. Provide AHFC PUR 101 Certification

B. Vapor Retarder:

1. Finish paint rated as vapor retarder

C. Crawl Space Moisture Barrier:

1. Material: 6 mil reinforced polyethylene minimum on top of ground in crawl space.

2. Installation: Sealed to perimeter foundation walls, to interior foundations, and at all seams.

D. Attic and Crawl Space Ventilation:

1. Attic: Continuous eave vents and gable end vents. Do not use ridge vents due to the possibility of blockage with heavy snow. Install ventilating cupolas at the ridge of the roofs.

2. Vent crawl spaces to comply with building codes. Conditioned or semi conditioned crawl spaces are allowable and must be ventilated and insulated according to BEES standards.

4.03 WALLS

A. Exterior

1. The rain screen wall system shall consist of the following components at a minimum (Inside to outside):

a. Gypsum wall board interior wall

b. Wood studs, cavity filled with insulation

c. Plywood sheathing

d. Styrofoam

e. Air and moisture barrier that is vapor permeable membrane

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f. Furring strips or sheathing

g. Vinyl siding system with air space behind.

2. Provide flashing at all openings B. Interior

1. Painted and finished gypsum wallboard at the interior

2. Fill bathroom and bedroom walls with insulation.

4.04 ROOFING SYSTEM

A. Construction: Wood gable trusses, plywood deck, Grace Water and Ice Shield B. Pitch: 5:12 minimum C. Eaves: Five foot minimum overhang D. Roofing: Standing Seam, concealed fastener, minimum 24 ga, factory finished galvanized steel E. Gutters: Seamless factory finished galvanized steel set below drip edge of roofing to allow snow to slide from roof without damage to gutters. Downspouts to splash blocks on ground directing water away from buildings. Snow guards as needed.

F. Penetrations: Locate mechanical and electrical roof penetrations at or near the ridge.

G. Soffits: Vinyl or fiber cement soffit panels. Vent soffits to comply with building codes.

4.05 DOORS

A. Materials: Exterior: Use Insulated fiberglass with wood jambs and adjustable hardwood threshold. Fiberglass is resistant to damage and does not corrode or warp like metal or wood. Insulated fiberglass doors also provide good thermal performance.

B. Interior: Hollow wood doors.

C. Style: Exterior: Solid with no glass

4.06 WINDOWS:

A. Performance: Provide windows that comply with American Architectural

Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Grade R20 (residential with a design pressure of 20 psf). Provide fine mesh insect screens on all operable windows

B. Types: Use sliders and picture windows to minimize operating hardware.

C. Materials: Use vinyl windows with low-E coated thermal insulated glazing.

D. All windows shall have window blinds.

4.07 FLOOR COVERINGS:

A. Kitchen: Sheet vinyl with rubber base.

B. Dining Room: Sheet vinyl with rubber base.

C. Living Room: Sheet vinyl with rubber base.

D. Bedrooms: Carpet with rubber base.

E. Bathrooms: Sheet vinyl with rubber base.

F. Laundry Room: Non-skid sheet vinyl with rubber base.

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G. Mud Room: Non-skid sheet vinyl with rubber base.

H. Storage: Non-skid sheet vinyl rubber base.

I. Entry: Non-skid sheet vinyl with rubber base.

J. Garage: Concrete sloped to the garage door.

K. Flooring shall extend under all cabinets

4.08 WALL AND CEILING FINISHES:

A. Dining Room: Lightly textured gypsum board with egg-shell latex enamel B. Kitchen: Lightly textured gypsum board with egg-shell latex enamel C. Living Room: Lightly textured gypsum board with egg-shell latex enamel D. Kitchen: Lightly textured gypsum board with egg-shell latex enamel E. Dining Room: Lightly textured gypsum board with egg-shell latex enamel F. Living Room: Lightly textured gypsum board with egg-shell latex enamel G.

H. Bedrooms: Lightly textured gypsum board with egg-shell latex enamel I. Bathrooms: Fiberglass reinforced plastic panels on walls, lightly textured gypsum board ceilings with egg-shell latex enamel J. Laundry Room: Fiberglass reinforced plastic panels on walls, lightly textured gypsum board ceiling with egg-shell latex enamel K. Mud Room: Fiberglass reinforced plastic panels on walls, lightly textured gypsum board ceiling with egg-shell latex enamel L. Storage: Smooth gypsum board with semi-gloss latex enamel M. Entry: Smooth gypsum board with semi-gloss latex enamel

4.09 CABINETS:

A. Kitchen: Natural finished hardwood cabinets with plastic laminate counters. Sink base and at least one work area capable of being adapted for accessibility B. Bathrooms: Natural finished hardwood cabinets with plastic laminate counters.

4.10 APPLIANCES

A. All appliances shall be Energy Star B. Refrigerator: Approximately 25 cu. Ft. side-by-side refrigerator/freezer.

C. Dishwasher: Built-in unit with stainless steel tub and door liner.

D. Range/Oven: 30” slide-in or drop in self-cleaning with controls at front.

E. Range Hood: Multi-speed, direct venting with light. Enameled steel.

F. Trash Comp. Consider trash compactor. Provide cabinet that could be replaced with compactor and power outlet.

4.11 HEATING SYSTEM:

A. Heating System

1. Toyotomi OM .-180 Boiler with hydronic heating system to an in-wall hydronic fan assisted unit in each room. Provide at least 2 zones; one for the sleeping rooms and one for the living rooms. Provide locally controlled unit

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heater(s) for the garage. Provide domestic hot water using the boiler system as discussed below under the domestic hot water system recommendations.

Locate boiler in the garage on an 18” platform outside of the living area.

This boiler will also be used for the domestic hot water.

2. Provide shop drawings for HVAC System.

B. Ventilation System:

1. Meet BEES with an exhaust only system consisting of individual low zone high volume exhaust fans controlled by programmable timers. Vent to exterior using insulated sheet metal ducting and vent hoods with backdraft dampers. Provide make-up air as needed. Each bathroom and laundry room shall be provided with an exhaust fan and kitchen shall be provided with a range hood vented to the exterior.

4.12 PLUMBING FIXTURES:

A. Sink: Stainless steel two-compartment with single handle chrome faucet and sprayer Lavatories. Vitreous china or enameled cast iron with single handle chrome faucet

B. Tub/Shower: One-piece fiberglass unit with pressure balanced single handle faucet. Hand held sprayer and grab bars in accessible bathroom

C. Toilets: Vitreous china D. Provide blocking behind all wall mounted fixtures and at countertops.

E. Provide for easy fixture maintenance with threaded connections and unions on all shut-off valves and devices that are easily accessible.

F. Provide 2 hose bibs (non-freeze wall hydrant, key type, with integral vacuum breaker) for landscaping should be provided on the exterior as required.

G. Domestic Water Piping: Comply with local code. Use PEX or Type “L,” hard drawn copper tubing with wrought fittings and no-lead solder sweat connection, as permitted.

H. Sanitary Sewer Piping: Comply with local code.

I. Piping Insulation: Comply with BEES.

4.13 ELECTRICAL

A. Reference Design Documents

1. Reference construction drawings and specifications B. Existing Power Utilities shall be extended as shown on the site work drawings and specifications. Connection to the system is required for each residence.

C. Power meters for each house STEVE ADVANCED Meters

1. Meter base to be located on an exterior wall where the meter is protected by an overhanging roof.

2. Minimum service size to be 200-amp, 120/240 volt service fed from new transformer shown on the drawings.

D. Service Panel

1. Preference is to locate service panel in arctic entry

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2. Provide 6 minimum spare breaker slots for future use per house.

E. Building Wiring Methods

1. See construction drawings and specifications for requirements

2. Telecommunications wiring is not required to be in raceway (per spec 16120)

3. Plastic or bakelite electric boxes are acceptable and use of gasketed boxes should be considered for minimizing air infiltration.

4. All wiring shall be copper

5. Outlets and switches shall be specification grade.

6. All branch circuits for lighting and outlets to be 20A

7. Provide lighting and outlets on separate circuits; do not combine on common circuits.

8. Provide 2 spare ¾ inch conduits to both the attic and crawl space.

F. Telecommunication Outlets: Box and central demarcation point 3 living 1 kitchen 1 each bedroom

G. Lighting

1. Lighting fixtures: Fluorescent 4 ft. 32w/ tube with high efficiency ballasts T8 lamps. No incandescent fixtures allowed,

2. Outside security lighting LED at exit doors.

H. Provide smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors per code.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01250

WASTEWATER SYSTEM REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION

5. PART 1 - GENERAL

5.01 SCOPE OF WORK

A. The existing wastewater system design shall be reviewed and modified as necessary to accommodate (3) 3 bedroom houses. The wastewater drawings and specifications shall be then updated with a professional engineers stamp.

B. Review all wastewater work to ensure compliance with ADEC standards and to ensure specified equipment is available.

5.02 CODES AND STANDARDS

A. ADEC 18 AAC 72 Wastewater Disposal

6. PART 2 – BUILDING DESIGN PHASES

6.01 APPROVAL

A. Obtain written approval from the USFS COTR before proceeding to the next design phase and to the construction phase. The Government review period will be a minimum of three weeks.

6.02 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 95%

A. Submit the appropriate review comments, modified drawings and specifications and updated design calculations.

B. Submit equipment data sheets for all wastewater equipment.

C. One electronic copy posted to a USFS FTP Site. Coordinate with Housing submittal.

6.03 CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTAL

A. Submit completed Construction Documents incorporating final Government comments, signed and stamped by registered professionals in responsible charge for each discipline, in the State of Alaska. Incorporate Government comments from 95% Review.

B. One electronic copy posted to a USFS FTP Site. Coordinate with Housing Submittal.

6.04 AS-BUILT SUBMITTAL

A. One electronic set posted to a USFS FTP Site. The as-built set shall include one set of all drawings on CAD and one set of all drawings in full size PDF files. One electronic set of specifications in Word and one set in PDF organized by Division.

B. Existing CAD drawings are incomplete and will be posted to an FTP site. Prepare a complete set of as-built drawings for all construction work. Include all construction changes.

C. Operation and Maintenance Data

1. One electronic copy of the Owners/Maintenance Manual.

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SECTION 01300

SUBMITTALS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 REQUIREMENTS

It will be the Contractor's responsibility to submit all items with such promptness as to cause no delay in the work. Approvals must be obtained before starting work that involves the item. See section 01330 for submittal procedures.

1.02 PRE-WORK SUBMITTALS

The following submittal shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer prior to or at the Pre-work Conference:

Item Description Copies Required

References

1. Work Schedule 1 FAR 52.236-15

2. Quality Control Plan 1 Section 01451

2. Cost breakdown schedule listing main types of work as listed below. The cost breakdown shall total the contract amount as awarded.

1 FAR 52.232-05

The cost breakdown schedule shall include the cost of each major portion of work that shall include as a minimum the following items:

1. General Conditions: Include mobilization, field engineering, temporary services, barriers, temporary controls, field offices, storage sheds, materials and equipment, and other general costs.

2. Site-work: Include excavation, backfill, site grading and gravel surfacing.

3. Landscaping: Include final grading and repair of damaged areas.

4. Site Utilities: Include construction of water service, sewer system, secondary electrical service, and other utility services.

5. Electrical System: Include individual electrical services to each unit.

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SECTION 01330

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DEFINITIONS

A. Submittal: Shop drawings, product data, samples, operation and maintenance data, and administrative submittals presented for review and approval. Contract Clauses "FAR 52.236-5, Material and Workmanship," paragraph (b) and "FAR 52.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction," paragraphs (d), (e), and (f) apply to all "submittals."

B. Types of Submittals:

1. Shop drawings: As used in this section, drawings, schedules, diagrams, and other data prepared specifically for this contract, by contractor or through contractor by way of subcontractor, manufacturer, supplier, distributor, or other lower tier contractor, to illustrate portion of work.

2. Product data: Preprinted material such as illustrations, standard schedules, performance charts, instructions, brochures, diagrams, manufacturer’s descriptive literature, catalog data, and other data to illustrate portion of work, but not prepared exclusively for this contract.

3. Samples: Physical examples of products, materials, equipment, assemblies, or workmanship that are physically identical to portion of work, illustrating portion of work or establishing standards for evaluating appearance of finished work or both.

4. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Data: Data that is furnished by the manufacturer, or the system provider, to the equipment operating and maintenance personnel. This data is needed by operating and maintenance personnel for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance and repair of the item.

The data is required when the item is delivered to the project site.

5. Administrative submittals: Data presented for reviews and approval to ensure that administrative requirements of project are adequately met but not to ensure directly that work is in accordance with design concept and in compliance with contract documents.

C. Approving Authority: The Contracting Officer is authorized to approve submittals.

D. Work: As used in this section, on- and off-site construction required by contract documents, including labor necessary to produce submittals, construction, materials, products, equipment, and systems incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction.

1.02 SUBMITTAL IDENTIFICATION (SD)

A. SD-01 Prework Submittals:

1. Certificates of insurance.

2. Surety bonds.

3. List of proposed subcontractors.

4. List of proposed products.

5. Construction Progress Schedule.

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6. Submittal register.

7. Schedule of values.

8. Health and safety plan.

9. Work plan.

10. Quality control plan.

11. Environmental protection plan.

B. SD-02 Shop Drawings:

1. Drawings, diagrams and schedules specifically prepared to illustrate some portion of the work.

2. Diagrams and instructions from a manufacturer or fabricator for use in producing the product and as aids to the Contractor for integrating the product or system into the project.

3. Drawings prepared by or for the Contractor to show how multiple systems and interdisciplinary work will be coordinated.

C. SD-03 Product Data:

1. Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions and brochures illustrating size, physical appearance and other characteristics of materials or equipment for some portion of the work.

2. Samples of warranty language when the contract requires extended product warranties.

D. SD-04 Samples:

1. Physical examples of materials, equipment or workmanship that illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of a material or product and establish standards by which the work can be judged.

2. Color samples from the manufacturer's standard line (or custom color samples if specified) to be used in selecting or approving colors for the project.

3. Field samples and mock-ups constructed on the project site establish standards by which the ensuring work can be judged. Includes assemblies or portions of assemblies that are to be incorporated into the project and those which will be removed at conclusion of the work.

E. SD-05 Design Data: Calculations, mix designs, analyses or other data pertaining to a part of work.

F. SD-06 Test Reports:

1. Report signed by authorized official of testing laboratory that a material, product or system identical to the material, product or system to be provided has been tested in accord with specified requirements. (Testing must have been within three years of date of contract award for the project.)

2. Report which includes findings of a test required to be performed by the Contractor on an actual portion of the work or prototype prepared for the project before shipment to job site.

3. Report which includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after installation.

4. Investigation reports.

5. Daily checklists.

6. Final acceptance test and operational test procedure

G. SD-07 Certificates:

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1. Statements signed by responsible officials of manufacturer of product, system or material attesting that product, system or material meets specification requirements. Must be dated after award of project contract and clearly name the project.

2. Document required of Contractor, or of a supplier, installer or subcontractor through Contractor, the purpose of which is to further quality of orderly progression of a portion of the work by documenting procedures, acceptability of methods or personnel qualifications.

H. SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions: Preprinted material describing installation of a product, system or material, including special notices and Material Safety Data sheets concerning impedances, hazards and safety precautions.

I. SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports:

1. Documentation of the testing and verification actions taken by manufacturer’s representative to confirm compliance with manufacturer’s standards or instructions.

2. Factory test reports.

J. SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data: Data that is furnished by the manufacturer, or the system provider, to the equipment operating and maintenance personnel. This data is needed by operating and maintenance personnel for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance and repair of the item.

K. SD-11 Closeout Submittals: Documentation to record compliance with technical or administrative requirements or to establish an administrative mechanism.

1.03 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

A. Submittal Register: Prepare and maintain submittal register, as the work progresses.

Submit submittal register with quality control plan and project schedule required by Section 01451, "Quality Control". Verify that all submittals required for project are listed and add missing submittals. Complete the following on the register:

1. Activity Number: Activity number from the project schedule.

2. Contractor Submit Date: Scheduled date for approving authority to receive submittals.

3. Contractor Approval Date: Date contractor needs approval of submittal.

4. Contractor Material: Date that contractor needs material delivered to contractor control.

B. Contractor Quality Control Manager Use of Submittal Register: Update the following fields in the submittal register program.

1. Transmittal Number: Contractor assigned list of consecutive numbers.

2. Contractor Submittal Information

3. List date of submittal transmission.

4. Date Returned to Contractor

5. List date approval received.

C. Contractor Action Code and Action Code: Entries used will be as follows (others may be prescribed by Transmittal Form):

1. NR - Not Received

2. AN - Approved as noted

3. A – Approved

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4. RR - Disapproved, Revise, and Resubmit D. Copies Delivered to the Government: Deliver one copy of submittal register updated by contractor Quality Control Manager to government with each invoice request.

Deliver in electronic format, unless a paper copy is requested by Contracting Officer.

1.04 PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTALS

A. Reviewing, Certifying, Approving Authority: QC organization shall be responsible for reviewing and certifying that submittals are in compliance with contract requirements.

B. Constraints:

1. Submittals listed or specified in this contract shall conform to provisions of this section, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

2. Submittals shall be complete for each definable feature of work; components of definable feature interrelated as a system shall be submitted at same time.

3. When acceptability of a submittal is dependent on conditions, items, or materials included in separate subsequent submittals, submittal will be returned without review.

4. Approval of a separate material, product, or component does not imply approval of assembly in which item functions.

C. Scheduling:

1. Coordinate scheduling, sequencing, preparing and processing of submittals with performance of work so that work will not be delayed by submittal processing.

Allow for potential requirements to resubmit.

2. Except as specified otherwise, allow review period, beginning with receipt by approving authority, that includes at least 10 working days for submittals for contracting officer approval. Period of review for submittals with contracting officer approval begins when Government receives submittal from QC organization. Period of review for each resubmittal is the same as for initial submittal.

D. Variations: Variations from contract requirements require Government approval pursuant to contract Clause entitled "FAR 52.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction" and will be considered where advantageous to government.

E. Considering Variations: Discussion with contracting officer prior to submission, will help ensure functional and quality requirements are met and minimize rejections and resubmittals. When contemplating a variation that results in lower cost, consider submission of the variation as a Value Engineering Change Proposal (VECP).

F. Proposing Variations: When proposing variation, deliver written request to the contracting officer, with documentation of the nature and features of the variation and why the variation is desirable and beneficial to government. If lower cost is a benefit, also include an estimate of the cost saving. In addition to documentation required for variation, include the submittals required for the item. Clearly mark the proposed variation in all documentation.

G. Warranting That Variations Are Compatible: When delivering a variation for approval, contractor warrants that this contract has been reviewed to establish that the variation, if incorporated, will be compatible with other elements of work.

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H. Review Schedule Is Modified: In addition to normal submittal review period, a period of 10 working days will be allowed for consideration by the Government of submittals with variations.

I. Contractor's Responsibilities:

1. Determine and verify field measurements, materials, field construction criteria;

review each submittal; and check and coordinate each submittal with requirements of the work and contract documents.

2. Transmit submittals to CO in accordance with schedule on approved Submittal Register, and to prevent delays in the work, delays to government, or delays to separate contractors.

3. Advise contracting officer of variation, as required by paragraph entitled "Variations."

4. When submitting submittals for items listed in the specifications as or approved equals submit the data for the originally listed brand names indicating where the submitted item is at variance if any.

5. Correct and resubmit submittal as directed by approving authority. When resubmitting disapproved transmittals or transmittals noted for resubmittal, the contractor shall provide copy of that previously submitted transmittal including all reviewer comments for use by approving authority. Direct specific attention in writing or on resubmitted submittal, to revisions not requested by approving authority on previous submissions.

6. Complete work that must be accomplished as basis of a submittal in time to allow submittal to occur as scheduled.

7. Ensure no work has begun until submittals for that work have been returned as "approved," or "approved as noted", except to the extent that a portion of work must be accomplished as basis of submittal.

J. Quality Control Manager Responsibilities:

1. Review each submittal; and check and coordinate each submittal with requirements of work and contract documents.

2. Review submittals for conformance with project design concepts and compliance with contract documents.

3. Act on submittals, determining appropriate action based on QC organization’s review of submittal.

4. Ensure that material is clearly legible.

5. Stamp each sheet of each submittal with QC certifying statement, except that data submitted in bound volume or on one sheet printed on two sides may be stamped on the front of the first sheet only.

6. Certify submittals forwarded to contracting officer with the following certifying statement:

"I hereby certify that the (equipment) (material) (article) shown and marked in this submittal is that proposed to be incorporated with contract Number [_____], is in compliance with the contract drawings and specification, can be installed in the allocated spaces, and is submitted for Government approval.

Certified by Submittal Reviewer _____________________, Date _______ (Signature when applicable)

Certified by QC Manager _____________________________, Date ______" (Signature)

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7. Sign certifying statement or approval statement. The person signing certifying statements shall be QC organization member designated in the approved QC plan.

The signatures shall be in original ink. Stamped signatures are not acceptable.

8. Update submittal register [database] as submittal actions occur and maintain the submittal register at project site until final acceptance of all work by contracting officer.

9. Retain a copy of approved submittals at project site, including contractor’s copy of approved samples.

K. Government's Responsibilities: The Government will:

1. Note date on which submittal was received from Contractor, on each submittal for which the contracting officer is approving authority.

2. Review submittals for approval within scheduling period specified and only for conformance with project design concepts and compliance with contract documents.

3. Identify returned submittals with one of the actions defined in paragraph entitled "Actions Possible" and with markings appropriate for action indicated.

L. Actions Possible: Submittals will be returned with one of the following notations:

1. Submittals marked "not reviewed" will indicate submittal has been previously reviewed and approved, is not required, does not have evidence of being reviewed and approved by contractor, or is not complete. A submittal marked "not reviewed" will be returned with an explanation of the reason it is not reviewed.

Resubmit submittals returned for lack of review by contractor or for being incomplete, with appropriate action, coordination, or change.

2. Submittals marked "approved" "approved as submitted" authorize contractor to proceed with work covered.

3. Submittals marked "approved as noted" or "approval except as noted;

resubmission not required" authorize contractor to proceed with work as noted provided contractor takes no exception to the notations.

4. Submittals marked "revise and resubmit" or "disapproved" indicate submittal is incomplete or does not comply with design concept or requirements of the contract documents and shall be resubmitted with appropriate changes. No work shall proceed for this item until resubmittal is approved.

1.05 FORMAT OF SUBMITTALS

A. Transmittal Form: Transmit each submittal, except sample installations and sample panels, to office of approving authority. The transmittal form shall identify Contractor, indicate date of submittal, and include information prescribed by transmittal form and required in paragraph entitled "Identifying Submittals." Process transmittal forms to record actions regarding sample panels and sample installations.

B. Identifying Submittals: Identify submittals, except sample panel and sample installation, with the following information permanently adhered to or noted on each separate component of each submittal and noted on transmittal form. Mark each copy of each submittal identically, with the following:

1. Project title and location.

2. Construction contract number.

3. Section number of the specification section by which submittal is required.

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4. When a resubmission, add alphabetic suffix on submittal description, to indicate resubmission.

5. Name, address, and telephone number of subcontractor, supplier, manufacturer and any other second tier contractor associated with submittal.

6. Product identification and location in project.

C. Format for Shop Drawings:

1. Shop drawings shall not be less than 8 1/2 by 11 inches or more than 30 by 42 inches.

2. Present 8 1/2 by 11 inches sized shop drawings as part of the bound volume for submittals required by section. Present larger drawings in sets.

3. Include on each drawing the drawing title, number, date, and revision numbers and dates, in addition to information required in paragraph entitled "Identifying Submittals."

4. Dimension drawings, except diagrams and schematic drawings; prepare drawings demonstrating interface with other trades to scale. Shop drawing dimensions shall be the same unit of measure as indicated on the contract drawings. Identify materials and products for work shown.

D. Format of Product Data:

1. Present product data submittals for each section as a complete, bound volume.

Include table of contents, listing page and catalog item numbers for product data.

2. Indicate, by prominent notation, each product that is being submitted; indicate specification section number and paragraph number to which it pertains.

3. Supplement product data with material prepared for project to satisfy submittal requirements for which product data does not exist. Identify this material as developed specifically for project.

4. Provide product data in feet and inches dimensions.

E. Format of Samples:

1. Furnish samples in sizes below, unless otherwise specified or unless the manufacturer has prepackaged samples of approximately same size as specified:

a. Sample of Equipment or Device: Full size.

b. Sample of Materials Less Than 2 by 3 inches: Built up to 8 1/2 by 11 inches.

c. Sample of Materials Exceeding 8 1/2 by 11 inches: Cut down to 8 1/2 by

11 inches and adequate to indicate color, texture, and material variations.

d. Sample of Linear Devices or Materials: 10 inch length or length to be supplied, if less than 10 inches. Examples of linear devices or materials are conduit and handrails.

e. Sample of Non-Solid Materials: Pint. Examples of non-solid materials are sand and paint.

f. Color Selection Samples: 2 by 4 inches.

g. Sample Panel: 4 by 4 feet.

h. Sample Installation: 100 square feet.

2. Samples Showing Range of Variation: Where variations are unavoidable due to nature of the materials, submit sets of samples of not less than three units showing extremes and middle of range.

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3. Reusable Samples: Incorporate returned samples into work only if so specified or indicated. Incorporated samples shall be in undamaged condition at time of use.

4. Recording of Sample Installation: Note and preserve the notation of area constituting sample installation but remove notation at final clean up of project.

5. When color, texture or pattern is specified by naming a particular manufacturer and style, include one sample of that manufacturer and style, for comparison.

F. Format of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Data: O&M Data format shall comply with the requirements specified in Section 01700, Project Management and Closeout.

G. Format of Administrative Submittals:

1. When submittal includes a document that is to be used in project or become part of project record, other than as a submittal, do not apply contractor's approval stamp to document, but to a separate sheet-accompanying document.

2. Provide all dimensions in administrative submittals in English units.

1.06 QUANTITY OF SUBMITTALS

A. Number of Copies of Shop Drawings: Submit electronic pdf file of shop drawings requiring review and approval by Contracting Officer.

B. Number of Copies of Product Data: Submit electronic pdf file product data.

C. Number of Samples:

1. Submit two samples, or two sets of samples showing range of variation, of each required item. One approved sample or set of samples will be retained by approving authority and one will be returned to contractor.

2. Submit one sample panel. Include components listed in technical section or as directed.

3. Submit one sample installation, where directed.

4. Submit one sample of non-solid materials.

D. Number of Copies of Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit electronic pdf file of O&M Data to the Contracting Officer for review and approval.

1.07 FORWARDING SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals Required from the Contractor: As soon as practicable after award of contract, and before procurement of fabrication, forward submittals required in the technical sections of this specification, including shop drawings, product data and samples to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

B. O&M Data: Quality Control Manager to verify the O&M Data submittals comply with the contract requirements; submit data specified for a given item within 30 calendar days after the item is delivered to the contract site. In the event the Contractor fails to deliver O&M Data within the time limits specified, the Contracting Officer may withhold from progress payments 50 percent of the price of the item with which such O&M Data are applicable.

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1.08 APPROVED SUBMITTALS

The Contracting Officer's approval of submittals shall not be construed as a complete check, but will indicate only that the general method of construction, materials, detailing and other information are satisfactory. Approval will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error that may exist, as the Contractor under the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) requirements of this contract is responsible for dimensions, the design of adequate connections and details, and the satisfactory construction of all work. After submittals have been approved by the Contracting Officer, no resubmittal for the purpose of substituting materials or equipment will be considered unless accompanied by an explanation of why a substitution is necessary.

1.09 DISAPPROVED SUBMITTALS

The Contractor shall make all corrections required by the Contracting Officer and promptly furnish a corrected submittal. If the Contractor considers any correction indicated on the submittals to constitute a change to the contract, a notice in accordance with the Contract Clause "FAR 52.243-4 Changes" shall be given promptly to the Contracting Officer.

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SECTION 01350

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

7. PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

1.02 SUMMARY

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

1. General coordination procedures.

2. Requests for Information (RFIs).

3. Project meetings.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01330 “Submittal Procedures”

2. Section 01780 "Closeout Submittals”

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. RFI: Request from Contracting Officer or Contractor seeking information required by or clarifications of the Contract Documents.

1.04 GENERAL COORDINATION PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations, included in different Sections that depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

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

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

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

B. 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.

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

1. Preparation of Contractor's construction schedule.

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2. Preparation of the schedule of values.

3. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls.

4. Delivery and processing of submittals.

5. Progress meetings.

6. Preinstallation conferences.

7. Project closeout activities.

8. Startup and adjustment of systems.

D. Conservation: Coordinate construction activities to ensure that operations are carried out with consideration given to conservation of energy, water, and materials. Coordinate use of temporary utilities to minimize waste.

1. Salvage materials and equipment involved in performance of, but not actually incorporated into, the Work.

1.05 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIS)

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

RFI.

1. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner so as to avoid delays in

Contractor's work or work of subcontractors.

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

1. Contract Name and Number

2. Date.

3. Name of Contractor.

4. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

5. RFI subject.

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 resolution. If Contractor's suggested resolution impacts the

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

10. Contractor's signature.

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

a. Attachments shall be electronic files in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

C. Contracting Officer’s Action: The Contracting Officer will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond.

1.06 PROJECT MEETINGS AND CONFERENCE CALLS

A. General: Schedule and conduct meetings, conference calls 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 Contracting Officer of scheduled meeting dates and times.

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

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