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USDA Forest Service, R-6

FIRE CACHE FIRE SPRINKLER &

ALARM SYSTEM UPGRADE

Redmond Air Center, Oregon

Technical Specifications

November 1, 2016

Prepared By

Case, Lowe & Hart, Inc.

CLH Project #15072

USDA Forest Service Project Specifications

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 10 00 – SUMMARY

SECTION 01 25 00 – SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 29 00 – SCHEDULE OF VALUES

SECTION 01 31 00 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT & COORDINATION

SECTION 01 32 00 – CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

SECTION 01 33 00 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 40 00 – QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 42 00 – REFERENCES

SECTION 01 74 19 – CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT & DISPOSAL

SECTION 01 77 00 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 78 23 – OPERATION & MAINTENANCE DATA

SECTION 01 78 39 – PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

DIVISION 21 FIRE SUPPRESSION

SECTION 21 13 13 – FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM

DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL

SECTION 26 00 10 – GENERAL TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 26 00 50 – BASIC MATERIALS & METHODS

DIVISION 28 ELECTRONIC SAFETY & SECURITY

SECTION 28 31 11 – FIRE ALARM & DETECTION SYSTEMS

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SECTION 01 10 00

SUMMARY

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:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by contract documents

3. Access to site.

4. Coordination with occupants.

5. Work restrictions.

1.03 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Scope: The existing Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Systems are to be upgraded. Provide material, labor, and permits as required to demolish and replace these systems. Demolition includes, but is not limited to water piping, controls, fire alarm, and electrical. Repair and paint to match all wall finishes after demolition. New systems to be installed and operational prior to demolition of the old. Provide temporary water line connections to maintain water service to the site. Tie into the existing fire alarm system on site at the Administration Bldg.

B. Project Identification: Redmond Air Center Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Upgrade.

1. Project Location: 1740 SE Ochoco Way, Redmond, OR. The Redmond Air Center (RAC) is located at Robert’s Field Airport.

1.04 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Project Work is defined by the Contract Documents and consists of replacing the existing fire systems with new and tying into the existing fire alarm system on site.

1.05 ACCESS TO SITE

A. Limits: Confine construction operations to the area indicated on the drawings.

B. Government Occupancy: Allow for government occupancy of site and use by the public as is necessary for the Government to do the tasks assigned.

C. Driveways, Walkways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to the Government and its employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

1.06 COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS

A. Partial Occupancy: The Government will occupy other buildings on the premises during entire construction period. Cooperate with the Contracting Officer during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Government operations.

1. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from the Contracting Officer.

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2. Provide not less than 72 hours' notice to the Contracting Officer of activities that will affect Government operations.

3. The site outside the area of work is used by the Government for fire and aviation operations. Access to and from this area should be maintained during construction.

1.07 WORK RESTRICTIONS

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

B. On-Site Work Hours: Limit work in the existing building to normal business working hours of

7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise indicated.

1. Weekend Hours: Weekend hours may be allowed if coordinated with the Contracting

Officer.

2. Early Morning Hours: Noisy work shall start no earlier than 8:00 am.

3. Hours for Utility Shutdowns: Utilities shall be shut off no longer than 4 hours at one time.

C. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by the

Government or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after providing temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify the Contracting Officer not less than 3 days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

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

D. Noise, Vibration, and Odors: Coordinate operations that may result in high levels of noise and vibration, odors, or other disruption to the Government occupancy with the Contracting Officer.

1. Notify Contracting Officer not less than 3 days in advance of proposed disruptive operations.

2. Obtain the Contracting Officer’s written permission before proceeding with disruptive operations.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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SECTION 01 25 00

SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

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 and procedural requirements for substitutions.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 60 00 "Product Requirements" for requirements for submitting comparable product submittals for products by listed manufacturers.

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. Substitutions: Changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those required by the Contract Documents and proposed by Contractor.

1. Substitutions for Cause: Changes proposed by Contractor that are required due to changed Project conditions, such as unavailability of product, regulatory changes, or unavailability of required warranty terms.

2. Substitutions for Convenience: Changes proposed by Contractor or Contracting Officer that are not required in order to meet other Project requirements but may offer advantage to Contractor or to the Government.

1.04 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Substitution Requests: Submit 1 electronic copy in .pdf format of each request for consideration. Identify product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification Section number and title and Drawing numbers and titles.

1. Documentation: Show compliance with requirements for substitutions and the following, as applicable:

a. Statement indicating why specified product or fabrication or installation cannot be provided, if applicable.

b. Coordination information, including a list of changes or revisions needed to other parts of the Work that will be necessary to accommodate proposed substitution.

c. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitution with those of the Work specified. Significant qualities may include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, sustainable design characteristics, warranties, and specific features and requirements indicated.

Indicate deviations, if any, from the Work specified.

d. Product Data, including drawings and descriptions of products and fabrication and installation procedures.

e. Samples, where applicable or requested.

f. Certificates and qualification data, where applicable or requested.

g. Material test reports from a qualified testing agency indicating and interpreting test results for compliance with requirements indicated.

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

i. Contractor's certification that proposed substitution complies with requirements in the Contract Documents except as indicated in substitution request, is compatible with related materials, and is appropriate for applications indicated.

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2. If necessary, the Contracting Officer will request additional information or documentation for evaluation within 5 days of receipt of a request for substitution.

The Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution within 10 days of receipt of request, or 5 days of receipt of additional information or documentation, whichever is later.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Compatibility of Substitutions: Investigate and document compatibility of proposed substitution with related products and materials. Engage a qualified testing agency to perform compatibility tests recommended by manufacturers.

1.06 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Revise or adjust affected work as necessary to integrate work of the approved substitutions.

PART 2. - PRODUCTS

2.01 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Substitutions for Cause: Submit requests for substitution immediately on discovery of need for change, but not later than 10 days prior to time required for preparation and review of related submittals.

B. Conditions: The Contracting Officer will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied.

1. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.

2. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

3. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule.

4. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.

5. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work.

6. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

C. Substitutions for Convenience: The Contracting Officer will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied:

1. Requested substitution offers the Government a substantial advantage in cost, time, energy conservation, or other considerations, after deducting additional responsibilities the Government must assume.

2. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.

3. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

4. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule.

5. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.

6. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work.

7. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

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SECTION 01 29 00.10

SCHEDULE OF VALUES

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 and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and process Schedule of Values.

1. Related Requirements:

a. Section 013200 "Construction Progress Documentation" for administrative requirements governing the preparation and submittal of the Contractor's construction schedule.

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. Schedule of Values: A statement furnished by Contractor allocating portions of the Contract

Sum to various portions of the Work and used as the basis for reviewing Contractor's Applications for Payment.

1.04 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation of the schedule of values with preparation of

Contractor's construction schedule.

B. Format and Content: Use Project Manual table of contents as a guide to establish line items for the schedule of values.

1. Identification: Include the following Project identification on the schedule of values:

a. Project name and location.

b. Contract Name and Number.

c. Contractor's name and address.

d. Date of submittal.

2. Arrange the schedule of values in tabular form with separate columns to indicate the following for each item listed:

a. Related Specification Section or Division.

b. Description of the Work.

c. Change Orders (numbers) that affect value.

d. Dollar value as a percentage of the Contract Sum to nearest one-hundredth percent, adjusted to total 100 percent.

C. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of Applications for Payment and progress reports.

1. Round amounts to nearest whole dollar; total shall equal the Contract Sum.

2. Each item in the schedule of values and Applications for Payment shall be complete.

Include total cost and proportionate share of general overhead and profit for each item.

a. Temporary facilities and other major cost items that are not direct cost of actual work-in-place may be shown either as separate line items in the schedule of values or distributed as general overhead expense, at Contractor's option.

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3. Schedule Updating: Update and resubmit the schedule of values before the next Applications for Payment when Change Orders or Construction Change Directives result in a change in the Contract Sum.

D. Format and Content: Use the following list as a minimum to establish the Schedule of Values.

1. Division 1-General Requirements

a. Mobilization

b. Temporary Utilities

c. Project Management

d. Permits

2. Division 2-Exisiting Conditions

a. Demolition

i. Fire sprinkler system

ii. Fire alarm system

iii. Restoration of finishes

iv. General demolition

3. Division 21-Fire Suppression

a. Fire sprinkler system piping and heads

b. Fire risers, pipe, valves connections and other

4. Division 26-Electrical

a. Conduit, boxes, wiring and other electrical.

5. Division 28- Fire Alarm and Detection Systems

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

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SECTION 01 31 00

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

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 013200 "Construction Progress Documentation" for preparing and submitting

Contractor's construction schedule.

2. Section 017300 "Execution" for procedures for coordinating general installation and field-engineering services, including establishment of benchmarks and control points.

3. Section 017700 "Closeout Procedures" for coordinating closeout of the Contract.

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, which 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.

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.

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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

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

1. Inform participants and individuals whose presence is required of the date and time of each meeting. Notify Contracting Officer of scheduled meeting dates and times.

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

B. Minutes: Record significant conference discussions, agreements, and disagreements, including required corrective measures and actions. Entity responsible for conducting meeting will record significant discussions and agreements achieved. Distribute the meeting minutes to everyone concerned.

C. Project Closeout Conference: Conduct the conference to review requirements and responsibilities related to Project closeout.

1. Attendees: Contracting Officer, Contractor and other concerned parties shall attend the meeting. Participants at the meeting shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

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2. Agenda: Discuss items of significance that could affect or delay Project closeout, including the following:

a. Preparation of record documents.

b. Procedures required prior to inspection for Substantial Completion and for final inspection for acceptance.

c. Submittal of written warranties.

d. Requirements for preparing operations and maintenance data.

e. Requirements for demonstration and training.

f. Preparation of Contractor's punch list.

D. Progress Meetings: Conduct progress meetings at regular intervals.

1. Attendees: In addition to representatives of Contractor and Contracting Officer, any other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented at these meetings. All participants at the meeting shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Review items of significance that could affect progress. Include topics for discussion as appropriate to status of Project.

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

4. Review present and future needs, including the following:

a. Interface requirements.

b. Sequence of operations.

c. Status of submittals.

d. Deliveries.

e. Access.

f. Site utilization.

g. Temporary facilities and controls.

h. Progress cleaning.

i. Quality and work standards.

j. Status of correction of deficient items.

k. Status of RFIs.

l. Pending changes.

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

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

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

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SECTION 01 32 00

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

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 and procedural requirements for documenting the progress of construction during performance of the Work, including the following:

1. Contractor's construction schedule.

2. Construction schedule updating reports.

3. Site condition reports.

4. Special reports.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 013300 "Submittal Procedures" for submitting schedules and reports.

2. Section 014000 "Quality Requirements" for submitting a schedule of tests and inspections.

1.03 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Format for Submittals: Submit required submittals in Adobe Acrobat .pdf electronic format:

B. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Initial schedule, of size required to display entire schedule for entire construction period.

C. Construction Schedule Updating Reports: Submit with Applications for Payment.

D. Site Condition Reports: Submit at time of discovery of differing conditions.

E. Special Reports: Submit at time of unusual event.

PART 2. - PRODUCTS

2.01 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE, GENERAL

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

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

B. Activities: Treat each separate area as a separate numbered activity for each main element of the Work.

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

Completion, and allow time for Contracting Officer’s administrative procedures necessary for certification of Substantial Completion.

1. Punch List and Final Completion: Include not more than 30 days for completion of punch list items and final completion.

2. Constraints: Include constraints and work restrictions indicated in the Contract

Documents and as follows in schedule, and show how the sequence of the Work is affected.

3. Phasing: Arrange list of activities on schedule by phase.

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

5. Construction Areas: Identify each major area of construction for each major portion of the Work. Indicate where each construction activity within a major area must be sequenced or integrated with other construction activities.

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

E. Contract Modifications: For each proposed contract modification and concurrent with its submission, prepare a time-impact analysis.

2.02 SITE CONDITION REPORTS

A. Immediately on discovery of a difference between site conditions and the Contract

Documents, prepare and submit a detailed report. Submit with a Request for Information.

Include a detailed description of the differing conditions, together with recommendations for changing the Contract Documents.

2.03 SPECIAL REPORTS

A. General: Submit special reports directly to Contracting Officer within 1 day of an occurrence.

B. Reporting Unusual Events: When an event of an unusual and significant nature occurs at

Project site, whether or not related directly to the Work, prepare and submit a special report.

List chain of events, persons participating, response by Contractor's personnel, evaluation of results or effects, and similar pertinent information. Advise Contracting Officer in advance when these events are known or predictable.

PART 3. - EXECUTION

3.01 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Contractor's Construction Schedule Updating: Update schedule to reflect actual construction progress and activities.

1. As the Work progresses, indicate final completion percentage for each activity.

B. Distribution: Distribute copies of approved schedule to Contracting Officer and other parties identified by Contractor with a need-to-know schedule responsibility.

1. When revisions are made, distribute updated schedules to the same parties.

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SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

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 requirements for the submittal schedule and administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other submittals.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 013200 "Construction Progress Documentation" for submitting schedules and reports, including Contractor's construction schedule.

2. Section 017823 "Operation and Maintenance Data" for submitting operation and maintenance manuals.

3. Section 017839 "Project Record Documents" for submitting record Drawings, record Specifications, and record Product Data.

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information and physical samples that require

Contracting Officer’s responsive action. Action submittals are those submittals indicated in individual Specification Sections as "action submittals."

B. Informational Submittals: Written and graphic information and physical samples that do not require Contracting Officer’s responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements. Informational submittals are those submittals indicated in individual Specification Sections as "informational submittals."

C. File Transfer Protocol (FTP): Communications protocol that enables transfer of files to and from another computer over a network and that serves as the basis for standard Internet protocols. An FTP site is a portion of a network located outside of network firewalls within which internal and external users are able to access files.

D. Portable Document Format (PDF): An open standard file format licensed by Adobe Systems used for representing documents in a device-independent and display resolution-independent fixed-layout document format.

1.04 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal Schedule: Submit a schedule of submittals, arranged in chronological order by dates required by construction schedule. Include time required for review, ordering, manufacturing, fabrication, and delivery when establishing dates. Include additional time required for making corrections or revisions to submittals noted by Contracting Officer and additional time for handling and reviewing submittals required by those corrections.

1. Coordinate submittal schedule Contractor's construction schedule.

2. Format: Arrange the following information in a tabular format:

a. Specification Section number and title.

b. Submittal category: Action; informational.

c. Description of the Work covered.

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1.05 SUBMITTAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Digital Data Files: Electronic digital data files of the Contract Drawings will not be provided for

Contractor's use in preparing submittals.

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

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

2. Submit all submittal items required for each Specification Section concurrently unless partial submittals for portions of the Work are indicated on approved submittal schedule.

3. Submit action submittals and informational submittals required by the same Specification Section as separate packages under separate transmittals.

4. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

a. Contracting Officer reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

C. Processing Time: Allow time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows.

Time for review shall commence on Contracting Officer’s receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including resubmittals.

D. Initial Review: Allow 10 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required.

E. Resubmittal Review: Allow 10 days for review of each resubmittal.

F. Electronic Submittals: Identify and incorporate information in each electronic submittal file as follows:

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

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

3. Provide means for insertion to permanently record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by Contracting Officer.

G. Transmittal Form for Electronic Submittals: Use electronic form acceptable to Contracting Officer, containing the following information:

1. Contract Name and Number.

2. Date.

3. Name of Contractor.

4. Name of firm or entity that prepared submittal.

5. Names of subcontractor, manufacturer, and supplier.

6. Category and type of submittal.

7. Submittal purpose and description.

8. Specification Section number and title.

9. Specification paragraph number or drawing designation and generic name for each of multiple items.

10. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

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11. Location(s) where product is to be installed, as appropriate.

12. Related physical samples submitted directly.

13. Indication of full or partial submittal.

14. Transmittal number, numbered consecutively.

15. Submittal and transmittal distribution record.

16. Other necessary identification.

17. Remarks.

H. Metadata: Include the following information as keywords in the electronic submittal file metadata:

1. Project name.

2. Submittal Number.

I. Options: Identify options requiring selection by Contracting Officer.

J. Deviations and Additional Information: On an attached separate sheet, prepared on

Contractor's letterhead, record relevant information, requests for data, revisions other than those requested by Contracting Officer on previous submittals, and deviations from requirements in the Contract Documents, including minor variations and limitations. Include same identification information as related submittal.

K. Resubmittals: Make resubmittals in same form and number of copies as initial submittal.

1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

2. Note date and content of revision in label or title block and clearly indicate extent of revision.

3. Resubmit submittals until they are marked with approval notation from Contracting

Officer’s action stamp.

L. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities.

Show distribution on transmittal forms.

M. Use for Construction: Retain complete copies of submittals on Project site. Use only final action submittals that are marked with approval notation from Contracting Officer’s action stamp.

PART 2. - PRODUCTS

2.01 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. General Submittal Procedure Requirements: Prepare and submit submittals required by individual Specification Sections. Types of submittals are indicated in individual Specification Sections.

1. Submit electronic submittals via email as PDF electronic files.

a. Contracting Officer will return annotated file. Annotate and retain one copy of file as an electronic Project record document file.

B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard published data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Standard color charts.

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d. Statement of compliance with specified referenced standards.

e. Testing by recognized testing agency.

f. Application of testing agency labels and seals.

g. Notation of coordination requirements.

h. Availability and delivery time information.

4. For equipment, include the following in addition to the above, as applicable:

a. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

b. Printed performance curves.

c. Operational range diagrams.

d. Clearances required to other construction, if not indicated on accompanying Shop

Drawings.

5. Submit Product Data concurrent with Samples.

C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

1. Preparation: Fully illustrate requirements in the Contract Documents. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Comply with Owner's requirements and office policy.

b. Identification of products.

c. Schedules.

d. Compliance with specified standards.

e. Notation of coordination requirements.

f. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

g. Relationship and attachment to adjoining construction clearly indicated.

h. Seal and signature of professional engineer if specified.

2. Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns, and similar full-size drawings, submit Shop Drawings on sheets at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches.

D. Samples: Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture for a check of these characteristics with other elements and for a comparison of these characteristics between submittal and actual component as delivered and installed.

1. Transmit Samples that contain multiple, related components such as accessories together in one submittal package.

2. Identification: Attach label on unexposed side of Samples that includes the following:

a. Generic description of Sample.

b. Product name and name of manufacturer.

c. Sample source.

d. Number and title of applicable Specification Section.

e. Specification paragraph number and generic name of each item.

3. For projects where electronic submittals are required, provide corresponding electronic submittal of Sample transmittal, digital image file illustrating Sample characteristics, and identification information for record.

4. Disposition: Maintain sets of approved Samples at Project site, available for quality-control comparisons throughout the course of construction activity. Sample sets may be used to determine final acceptance of construction associated with each set.

5. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer's color charts consisting of units or sections of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available.

a. Number of Samples: Submit 3 full set(s) of available choices where color, pattern, texture, or similar characteristics are required to be selected from

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6. Samples for Verification: Submit full-size units or Samples of size indicated, prepared from same material to be used for the Work, cured and finished in manner specified, and physically identical with material or product proposed for use, and that show full range of color and texture variations expected. Samples include, but are not limited to, the following: partial sections of manufactured or fabricated components; small cuts or containers of materials; complete units of repetitively used materials; swatches showing color, texture, and pattern; color range sets; and components used for independent testing and inspection.

a. Number of Samples: Submit 3 sets of Samples. Contracting Officer will retain 2

Sample sets; remainder will be returned

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

E. Product Schedule: As required in individual Specification Sections, prepare a written summary indicating types of products required for the Work and their intended location.

Include the following information in tabular form:

1. Type of product. Include unique identifier for each product indicated in the Contract Documents or assigned by Contractor if none is indicated.

2. Manufacturer and product name, and model number if applicable.

3. Number and name of room or space.

4. Location within room or space.

F. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Comply with requirements specified in Section 013200 "Construction Progress Documentation."

G. Schedule of Values: Comply with requirements specified in Section 012900 “Schedule of Values."

H. Test and Inspection Reports and Schedule of Tests and Inspections Submittals: Comply with requirements specified in Section 014000 "Quality Requirements."

I. Closeout Submittals and Maintenance Material Submittals: Comply with requirements specified in Section 017700 "Closeout Procedures."

J. Maintenance Data: Comply with requirements specified in Section 017823 "Operation and Maintenance Data."

K. Preconstruction Test Reports: Submit reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of tests performed before installation of product, for compliance with performance requirements in the Contract Documents.

L. Field Test Reports: Submit written reports indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed either during installation of product or after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with requirements in the Contract Documents.

M. Design Data: Prepare and submit written and graphic information, including, but not limited to, performance and design criteria, list of applicable codes and regulations, and calculations.

Include list of assumptions and other performance and design criteria and a summary of loads. Include load diagrams if applicable. Provide name and version of software, if any, used for calculations. Include page numbers.

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2.02 DELEGATED-DESIGN SERVICES

A. Performance and Design Criteria: Where professional design services or certifications by a design professional are specifically required of Contractor by the Contract Documents, provide products and systems complying with specific performance and design criteria indicated.

1. If criteria indicated are not sufficient to perform services or certification required, submit a written request for additional information to Contracting Officer.

B. Delegated-Design Services Certification: In addition to Shop Drawings, Product Data, and other required submittals, submit digitally signed PDF electronic file and 1 paper copy of certificate, signed and sealed by the responsible design professional, for each product and system specifically assigned to Contractor to be designed or certified by a design professional.

1. Indicate that products and systems comply with performance and design criteria in the

Contract Documents. Include list of codes, loads, and other factors used in performing these services.

PART 3. - EXECUTION

3.01 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW

A. Action and Informational Submittals: Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to Contracting Officer.

B. Project Closeout and Maintenance Material Submittals: See requirements in Section 017700 "Closeout Procedures."

C. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Project name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

3.02 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S ACTION

A. Action Submittals: Contracting Officer will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or revisions required, and return it. Contracting Officer will stamp each submittal with an action stamp and will mark stamp appropriately.

B. Informational Submittals: Contracting Officer will review each submittal and will not return it, or will return it if it does not comply with requirements.

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SECTION 01 40 00

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

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 and procedural requirements for quality assurance and quality control.

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

1. Specific quality-assurance and -control requirements for individual construction activities are specified in the Sections that specify those activities.

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

3. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality-assurance and -control services required by the Contracting Officer are not limited by provisions of this Section.

4. Specific test and inspection requirements are not specified in this Section.

1.03 DEFINITIONS

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

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

1.04 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor's Quality-Control Plan: For quality-assurance and quality-control activities and responsibilities.

B. Qualification Data: For Contractor's quality-control personnel.

C. Schedule of Tests and Inspections: Prepare in tabular form and include the following:

1. Specification Section number and title.

2. Entity responsible for performing tests and inspections.

3. Description of test and inspection.

4. Identification of applicable standards.

5. Identification of test and inspection methods.

6. Number of tests and inspections required.

7. Time schedule or time span for tests and inspections.

8. Requirements for obtaining samples.

9. Unique characteristics of each quality-control service.

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1.05 CONTRACTOR'S QUALITY-CONTROL PLAN

A. Quality-Control Plan, General: Submit quality-control plan within 10 days of Notice to

Proceed. Identify personnel, procedures, controls, tests, records, and forms to be used to carry out Contractor's quality-assurance and quality-control responsibilities. Coordinate with Contractor's construction schedule.

B. Quality-Control Personnel Qualifications: Engage qualified personnel trained and experienced in managing and executing quality-assurance and quality-control procedures similar in nature and extent to those required for Project.

C. Submittal Procedure: Describe procedures for ensuring compliance with requirements through review and management of submittal process.

D. Testing and Inspection: In quality-control plan, include a schedule of Work requiring testing or inspection.

E. Monitoring and Documentation: Maintain testing and inspection reports including log of approved and rejected results. Indicate corrective actions taken to bring nonconforming work into compliance with requirements.

1.06 REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS

A. Test and Inspection Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports specified in other

Sections. Include the following:

1. Date of issue.

2. Contract title and number.

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

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

5. Names of individuals making tests and inspections.

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

7. Identification of product and Specification Section.

8. Complete test or inspection data.

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

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

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

12. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

13. Recommendations on retesting and re-inspecting.

B. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For Government records, submit copies of permits, certifications, inspection reports, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on performance of the Work.

1.07 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

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

C. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally qualified to practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing engineering services of the kind indicated.

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D. Specialists: Certain Specification Sections require that specific construction activities shall be performed by entities who are recognized experts in those operations. Specialists shall satisfy qualification requirements indicated and shall be engaged for the activities indicated.

1.08 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Contractor Responsibilities: Tests and inspections are Contractor's responsibility. Perform additional quality-control activities required to verify that the Work complies with requirements, whether specified or not.

1. Submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each quality-control service.

2. Testing and inspecting requested by Contractor and not required by the Contract

Documents are Contractor's responsibility.

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

B. Retesting/Re-inspecting: Provide quality-control services, including retesting and re-inspecting, for construction that replaced Work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents.

1. Notify Contracting Officer promptly of irregularities or deficiencies observed in the

Work during performance of its services.

2.