3-HJA_ProjectSpecifications-AG04T0S160017.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture

Forest Service

Pacific Northwest Research Station

HJ Andrews Experimental Forest

December 2015

Office/Lab HVAC Replacement

Contract Documents

AUSD

OFFICE/LAB HVAC REPLACEMENT 001500 - 1

HJ ANDREWS EXPERIMENTAL FOREST LIST OF DRAWINGS AND

SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 001500

PACIFIC NORTHWEST RESEARCH STATION

HJ ANDREWS EXPERMENTAL FOREST

OFFICE/LAB HVAC REPLACEMENT

LIST OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. List of Contract Drawings:

1. Index of Sheets:

T1 Title Sheet M0.1 Equipment Schedules and Legend M1.1 Mechanical Removal Plan East Half and General Notes M1.2 Mechanical Removal Plan West Half M2.1 Mechanical Plan East Half M2.2 Mechanical Plan West Half E0.1 Equipment Schedules, Legend, and General Notes E1.1 Electrical Plan East Half E1.2 Electrical Plan West Half

9 Total Plan Sheets in this Contract

B. List of Contract Specifications

1. Index of Specifications

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 001500 List of Drawings and Specifications Section 010150 General Requirements

DIVISION 2 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

Section 024119 Selective Demolition

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

Section 230050 Mechanical Materials and Methods Section 230593 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Section 232300 Refrigerant Piping Section 238143 Air-Source Heat Pumps Section 238219 Fan Coil Units

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

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HJ ANDREWS EXPERIMENTAL FOREST LIST OF DRAWINGS AND

SPECIFICATIONS

Section 260050 Electrical Materials and Methods Section 265100 Lighting

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HJ ANDREWS EXPERIMENTAL FOREST GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 010150

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Work for this project requires the contractor to be responsible for supplying all labor, materials, equipment, utilities, miscellaneous items, freight and delivery and all necessary valid licenses and permits for the work summarized as follows:

1. Replace heat pump indoor and outdoor units and refrigeration piping, modify existing ductwork, install associated controls, equipment and accessories; testing, adjusting, and balancing; install electrical components; and associated patching and painting.

2. Replace and retrofit lighting and associated electrical components.

1.2 LOCATION

A. This project is located at the HJ Experimental Forest Office/Lab located outside of Blue River, Oregon on Forest Road 15.

1.3 USE OF PREMISES

A. Use of Site: Confine constructions operations to immediate area of work. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

B. Full Government Occupancy: Government will occupy site and buildings during entire construction period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Government's day-to-day operations.

C. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways, parking areas, loading areas and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Government and authorities having jurisdiction.

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

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

1.4 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Nonsmoking Buildings: Smoking is not permitted within the buildings or within 25 feet (8 m) of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

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1.5 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Confine storage of materials to areas as approved by the CO.

B. Provide adequate signing and barricades and take necessary safety measures to protect the public during all construction operations. Minimize disturbance of all undisturbed areas.

1.6 FIELD VERIFICATION

A. Field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products.

1.7 PERMITS

A. State Electrical Inspection is required for this project. Obtain permits for electrical work if the State Electrical Inspector requires a permit to do the inspection.

B. Obtain permits for electrical work or any other work required by County, State, or Federal laws or regulations.

PART 2 – DEFINITION OF ITEMS AND PAYMENT

2.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section explains what is and what is not included in each pay item; the limits or cut-off points where one item ends and another begins; and basis of payment for work items listed in the Schedule of Items.

B. Payment: For each individual item listed here and in the Schedule of Items, payment shall be full compensation for all work related to the particular item in accordance with these specifications, and as shown on the drawings.

2.2 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

A. Schedule of Items: The project Schedule of Items includes several sections to organize the work into Base Items and Optional Items.

1. Provide pricing for all items listed in the Schedule of Items.

2. Contract award will be made for all Base Items.

3. Optional Items will be awarded based on available project funding.

B. Base Items (BI):

1. Base Item No.1- Heat Pump 1 and 2 Replacement

a. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to replace heat pump

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systems 1 and 2 including indoor and outdoor units and refrigeration piping, modify existing ductwork, install associated controls, equipment and accessories; testing, adjusting, and balancing; install electrical components;

and associated patching and painting.

C. Optional Items (OI):

1. Optional Item No.1- Heat Pump 3 and 4 Replacement

a. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to replace heat pump systems 3 and 4 including indoor and outdoor units and refrigeration piping, modify existing ductwork, install associated controls, equipment and accessories; testing, adjusting, and balancing; install electrical components;

and associated patching and painting.

2. Optional Item No. 2- Lighting Replacement

a. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to replace and retrofit lighting.

PART 3 – ACCIDENT PREVENTION

3.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section consists of establishing an effective accident prevention plan and providing a safe environment for personnel and visitors.

3.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Accident Prevention Plan: Before on-site work begins, submit a company approved accident prevention plan. This plan will be posted in the contract file. Design the plan to address Federal, State, and Local Occupational Safety and Health requirements that apply to this project. No progress payments will be processed until the plan is received. As a minimum the plan shall include:

1. Name, position title and contact information of company executive responsible for approving the Accident Prevention Plan.

2. Name and contact information of supervisor responsible to carry out the plan.

3. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, government personnel, and the Contractor's employees. Identify the work included under each phase by reference to specification section or division numbers.

4. Contingency plans for emergency situations such as medical, fire, hazard material spills and other contract assessed hazard prevention and abatement requirement needs that apply to this project.

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B. Certificates: Provide certificates from a mechanic that all mechanical equipment has been inspected and meets OSHA requirements.

C. Submit a copy of test reports, as required by OSHA, for personnel working with hazardous materials.

D. Submit a brief report of safety meetings and of inspections.

E. Upon request, submit proof of employees' qualifications to perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

3.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Clauses entitled "Accident Prevention" and "Permits and Responsibilities" of the General Provisions: In case of conflicts between Federal, state, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA requirements will not be allowed on the project sites. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section and related sections may result in suspension of work.

B. Qualifications of Employees: Ensure employees are physically qualified to perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

3.4 ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, property damage by accident in excess of $100, and fires. Within 7 calendar days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to the CO a CA-1 form, which may be obtained from CO.

B. All Other Accidents: Report all other accidents to the CO as soon as possible and assist the CO and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

3.5 FIRST AID FACILITIES

A. Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of construction at the site.

3.6 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Meet requirements of NIOSH and MSHA, where applicable, as well as ANSI.

3.7 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS

A. Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

3.8 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

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A. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition.

Clean, sanitize, and repair, as appropriate, personal items before issuing them to another individual.

B. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

3.9 SAFETY MEETINGS

A. As a minimum, conduct weekly 15-minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite.

3.10 HARD HATS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AREAS

A. The CO will designate a hard hat area. Post the hard hat area in a manner satisfactory to the CO.

B. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary protective equipment at all times. As a minimum, provide two hard hats for use by visitors. Change liners before reissuing hats.

3.11 TRAINING

A. First Aid: Provide adequate training to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

B. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury.

PART 4 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

4.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submittals.

4.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Contracting Officer’s (CO's) responsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require CO's approval.

Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

4.3 PROCEDURES

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A. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on CO's receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Allow 10 working days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. CO will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.

3. Allow 10 working days for processing each re-submittal.

4. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing.

B. Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

1. Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

2. Provide a space approximately 2 by 3 inches on label or beside title block to record

Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by CO.

3. Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Contractor.

d. Name of manufacturer.

e. Unique identifier, including revision number.

f. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

g. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

h. Other necessary identification.

C. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

D. Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless CO observes noncompliance with provisions of the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

E. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by CO in connection with construction.

F. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to CO.

G. 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.

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H. CO will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

I. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents will not be reviewed and may be discarded.

4.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit four copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will return two copies. Mark up and retain one returned copy as a Project Record Document.

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 printed 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 written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

f. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

g. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

4.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit two copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will not return copies.

2. Certificates and Certifications: Provide a notarized statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

B. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Provide a construction schedule.

C. Cost Breakdown: Following award provide a cost breakdown schedule listing main types of work with associated costs for each bid item.

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PART 5 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

5.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section consists of requirements for temporary facilities and controls, including utilities, support facilities, and security and protection facilities.

5.2 UTILITIES

A. Water Service: Use of Government existing water service facilities will be permitted without metering and without payment of use charges, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to CO. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use.

B. Sanitary Facilities: Use of Government sanitary facilities will be permitted, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to CO. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use.

C. Electric Power and Lighting Service: Use of Government's existing electric power and lighting service will be permitted without metering and without payment of use charges, as long as equipment is maintained in a condition acceptable to CO.

D. Telephone Service: The Contractor is responsible for providing telephone service deemed necessary for the duration of the construction.

5.3 STORAGE AREAS

A. Coordinate on-site storage requirements with the Contracting Officer.

5.4 CONSTRUCTION WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES

A. Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Containerize and clearly label hazardous, dangerous, or unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste.

5.5 SUPPORT FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Locate temporary construction and support facilities for easy access.

5.6 SECURITY AND PROTECTION FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Environmental Protection: Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction in ways and by methods that comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects. Restrict use of noisemaking tools and equipment to hours that will minimize complaints from persons or firms near Project site.

B. Fire Protection:

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1. Store combustible materials in containers in fire-safe locations.

2. Maintain unobstructed access to fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, fire-protection facilities, stairways, and other access routes for firefighting. Prohibit smoking in hazardous fire-exposure areas.

3. Supervise welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units, and similar sources of fire ignition.

PART 6 – EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

6.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section consists of general procedural requirements governing execution of the Work including, but not limited to, the following:

1. General installation of products.

2. Progress cleaning.

3. Protection of installed construction.

4. Correction of the Work.

6.2 EXAMINATION

A. Existing Conditions: Before beginning work, investigate and verify the existence and location of mechanical and electrical systems and other construction affecting the Work.

B. Acceptance of Conditions: Examine areas and conditions with Installer. Record observations.

1. Examine roughing-in for electrical systems to verify actual locations of connections before equipment and fixture installation.

2. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

Proceeding with the Work indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.

6.3 PREPARATION

A. Field Measurements: Take field measurements as required to fit the Work properly.

B. Review of Contract Documents and Field Conditions: Immediately on discovery of the need for clarification of the Contract Documents, submit a request for information to CO.

Include a detailed description of problem encountered, together with recommendations for changing the Contract Documents.

6.4 INSTALLATION

A. General: Locate the Work and components of the Work accurately, in correct alignment and elevation, as indicated.

1. Make vertical work plumb and make horizontal work level.

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B. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations for installing products.

C. Hazardous Materials: Use products, cleaners, and installation materials that are not considered hazardous.

6.5 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. General: Clean Project site and work areas daily, including common areas. Dispose of materials lawfully.

1. Comply with requirements in NFPA 241 for removal of combustible waste materials and debris.

2. Do not hold materials more than 7 days during normal weather or 3 days if the temperature is expected to rise above 80 deg F (27 deg C).

3. Containerize hazardous and unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste. Mark containers appropriately and dispose of legally, according to regulations.

B. Site: Maintain Project site free of waste materials and debris.

C. Work Areas: Clean areas where work is in progress to the level of cleanliness necessary for proper execution of the Work.

D. Waste Disposal: Burying or burning waste materials on-site will not be permitted.

Washing waste materials down sewers or into waterways will not be permitted.

6.6 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED CONSTRUCTION

A. Provide final protection and maintain conditions that ensure installed Work is without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.

6.7 CORRECTION OF THE WORK

A. Repair or remove and replace defective construction. Restore damaged substrates and finishes.

1. Repairing includes replacing defective parts, refinishing damaged surfaces, touching up with matching materials, and properly adjusting operating equipment.

PART 7 – OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

7.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This Section consists of administrative and procedural requirements for operation and maintenance manuals.

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7.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit two manuals in final form at least 15 working days before final inspection.

7.3 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Assemble a complete set of operation and maintenance data indicating the operation and maintenance of each system, subsystem, and piece of equipment not part of a system.

Include operation and maintenance data required in individual Specification Sections and as follows:

1. Operation Data: Include emergency instructions and procedures, system and equipment descriptions, operating procedures, and sequence of operations.

2. Maintenance Data: Include manufacturer's information, list of spare parts, maintenance procedures, maintenance and service schedules for preventive and routine maintenance, and copies of warranties and bonds.

B. Organization: Unless otherwise indicated, organize each manual into a separate section for each system and subsystem, and a separate section for each piece of equipment not part of a system. Each manual shall contain a title page, table of contents, and manual contents.

C. Title Page: Enclose title page in transparent plastic sleeve. Include the following information:

1. Subject matter included in manual.

2. Name and address of Project.

3. Name and address of Forest.

4. Date of submittal.

5. Name, address, and telephone number of Contractor.

6. Cross-reference to related systems in other operation and maintenance manuals.

D. Table of Contents: List each product included in manual, identified by product name, indexed to content of volume, and cross-referenced to Specification Section.

E. Manual Contents: Organize into sets of manageable size. Arrange contents alphabetically by system, subsystem, and equipment. If possible, assemble instructions for subsystems, equipment, and components of one system into a single binder.

1. Binders: Heavy-duty, 3-ring, vinyl-covered, loose-leaf binders, in thickness necessary to accommodate contents, sized to hold 8-1/2-by-11-inch paper; with clear plastic sleeve on spine to hold label describing contents and with pockets inside covers to hold folded oversize sheets.

a. Identify each binder on front and spine, with printed title "OPERATION

AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL," Project title or name, and subject matter of contents. Indicate volume number for multiple-volume sets.

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2. Dividers: Heavy-paper dividers with plastic-covered tabs for each section. Mark each tab to indicate contents. Include typed list of products and major components of equipment included in the section on each divider, cross-referenced to Specification Section number and title of Project Manual.

3. Protective Plastic Sleeves: Transparent plastic sleeves designed to enclose diagnostic software diskettes for computerized electronic equipment.

4. Drawings: Attach reinforced, punched binder tabs on drawings and bind with text.

a. If oversize drawings are necessary, fold drawings to same size as text pages and use as foldouts.

b. If drawings are too large to be used as foldouts, fold and place drawings in labeled envelopes and bind envelopes in rear of manual. At appropriate locations in manual, insert typewritten pages indicating drawing titles, descriptions of contents, and drawing locations.

F. Content: Include operation and maintenance data required in individual Specification Sections and equipment descriptions, operating standards, operating procedures, operating logs, wiring and control diagrams, and license requirements.

G. Descriptions: Include the following:

1. Product name and model number.

2. Manufacturer's name.

3. Equipment identification with serial number of each component.

4. Equipment function.

5. Operating characteristics.

6. Performance curves.

7. Engineering data and tests.

8. Complete nomenclature and number of replacement parts.

H. Source Information: For each product, list name, address, and telephone number of Installer or supplier.

I. Operating Procedures: Include startup, break-in, and control procedures; stopping and normal shutdown instructions; routine, normal, seasonal, and weekend operating instructions; and required sequences for electric or electronic systems.

J. Systems and Equipment Controls: Describe sequence of operation, and diagram controls as installed.

K. Maintenance Procedures: For each system, subsystem, and pieces of equipment not part of a system, include manufacturers' maintenance documentation, maintenance procedures, maintenance and service schedules, drawings and diagrams for maintenance, nomenclature of parts and components, and recommended spare parts for each component part or piece of equipment.

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L. Maintenance and Service Schedules: Include service and lubrication requirements, list of required lubricants for equipment, and separate schedules for preventive and routine maintenance and service with standard time allotment.

M. Warranties and Bonds: Include copies of warranties and bonds and lists of circumstances and conditions that would affect validity of warranties or bonds. Organize warranty documents into an orderly sequence based on the Table of Contents of the Project Manual.

1. Provide heavy paper dividers with plastic-covered tabs for each separate warranty.

Mark tab to identify the product or installation. Provide a typed description of the product or installation, including the name of the product and the name, address, and telephone number of Installer.

PART 8 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

8.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section consists of administrative and procedural requirements for contract closeout, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Inspection procedures.

2. Project Record Documents.

3. Final cleaning.

8.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. Definition of Substantial Completion: The Date certified by the Contracting Officer when construction is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so the Government can occupy or utilize the Work or designated portion thereof for the use for which it is intended, as expressed in the Contract Documents.

B. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for determining date of Substantial Completion, complete the following. List items below that are incomplete in request.

1. Prepare a list of items to be completed and corrected (punch list), the value of items on the list, and reasons why the Work is not complete.

2. Advise Contracting Officer (CO) of pending insurance changeover requirements.

3. Submit specific warranties, workmanship bonds, final certifications, and similar documents.

4. Obtain and submit releases permitting Government unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities. Include occupancy permits, operating certificates, and similar releases.

5. Prepare and submit Project Record Documents, operation and maintenance manuals, Final Completion construction photographs and photographic negatives, and similar final record information.

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6. Deliver tools, spare parts, extra materials, and similar items to location designated by Government. Label with manufacturer's name and model number where applicable.

7. Complete startup testing of systems.

8. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting.

9. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual defects.

C. Inspection: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. CO will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection or will notify Contractor of items, either on Contractor's list or additional items identified by CO, that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

2. Results of completed inspection will form the basis of requirements for Final Completion.

8.3 FINAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for determining date of Final Completion, complete the following:

1. Submit certified copy of CO’s Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by CO. The certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

2. Submit evidence of final, continuing insurance coverage complying with insurance requirements.

3. Instruct Government personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems.

B. Inspection: Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. CO will prepare a final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will notify Contractor of construction that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

8.4 LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS (PUNCH LIST)

A. Preparation: Submit three copies of list. Include name and identification of each space and area affected by construction operations for incomplete items and items needing

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correction including, if necessary, areas disturbed by Contractor that are outside the limits of construction.

8.5 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. General: Do not use Project Record Documents for construction purposes. Protect Project Record Documents from deterioration and loss. Provide access to Project Record Documents for CO's reference during normal working hours.

B. Record Drawings: Maintain and submit one set of blue- or black-line white prints of Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings.

1. Mark Record Prints to show the actual installation where installation varies from that shown originally. Require individual or entity who obtained record data, whether individual or entity is Installer, subcontractor, or similar entity, to prepare the marked-up Record Prints.

a. Give particular attention to information on concealed elements that cannot be readily identified and recorded later.

b. Record data as soon as possible after obtaining it. Record and check the markup before enclosing concealed installations.

2. Mark record sets with erasable, red-colored pencil. Use other colors to distinguish between changes for different categories of the Work at the same location.

3. Note Construction Change Directive numbers, Change Order numbers, alternate numbers, and similar identification where applicable.

4. Identify and date each Record Drawing; include the designation "PROJECT RECORD DRAWING" in a prominent location. Organize into manageable sets;

bind each set with durable paper cover sheets. Include identification on cover sheets.

8.6 FINAL CLEANING

A. General: Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations.

B. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces.

C. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for certification of Substantial Completion for entire Project or for a portion of Project:

1. Clean Project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste material, litter, and other foreign substances.

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2. Remove tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus material from Project site.

3. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred, exposed finishes and surfaces.

Replace finishes and surfaces that cannot be satisfactorily repaired or restored or that already show evidence of repair or restoration.

D. Comply with safety standards for cleaning. Do not burn waste materials. Do not bury debris or excess materials on Government property. Do not discharge volatile, harmful, or dangerous materials into drainage systems. Remove waste materials from Project site and dispose of lawfully.

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HJ ANDREWS EXPERIMENTAL FOREST SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

SECTION 024119

SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes demolition, cutting, patching, repairs and removal of selected portions of a building or structure.

B. See Division 2 through 26 Sections for specific requirements and limitations applica-ble to individual parts of the work.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Remove: Detach items from existing construction and legally dispose of them off-site, unless indicated to be removed and salvaged or removed and reinstalled.

B. Remove and Salvage: Detach items from existing construction and deliver them to Government.

C. Existing to Remain: Existing items of construction that are not to be removed and that are not otherwise indicated to be removed, removed and salvaged, or removed and re-installed.

1.3 MATERIALS OWNERSHIP

A. Except for items or materials indicated to be reused, salvaged, reinstalled, or otherwise indicated to remain Government property, demolished materials shall become Con-tractor's property and shall be removed from Project site.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with governing EPA notification regulations be-fore beginning selective demolition. Comply with hauling and disposal regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Standards: Comply with ANSI A10.6 and NFPA 241.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Government assumes no responsibility for condition of areas to be selectively demol-ished.

1. Conditions existing at time of inspection for bidding purpose will be maintained by Government as far as practical.

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B. Hazardous Materials: It is not expected that hazardous materials will be encountered in the Work.

1. Hazardous materials will be removed by Government before start of the Work.

2. If materials suspected of containing hazardous materials are encountered, do not disturb; immediately notify Contracting Officer (CO). Hazardous materials will be removed by Government under a separate contract.

C. Storage or sale of removed items or materials on-site will not be permitted.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 REPAIR MATERIALS

A. Use repair materials identical to existing materials.

1. If identical materials are unavailable or cannot be used for exposed surfaces, use materials that visually match existing adjacent surfaces to the fullest extent pos-sible.

2. Use materials whose installed performance equals or surpasses that of existing materials.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Survey existing conditions and correlate with requirements indicated to determine ex-tent of selective demolition required.

B. Examine surfaces to be cut and patched and conditions under which cutting and patch-ing are to be performed.

1. Compatibility: Before patching, verify compatibility with and suitability of sub-strates, including compatibility with existing finishes or primers.

2. Proceed with installation only after unsafe or unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Site Access and Temporary Controls: Conduct selective demolition and debris-removal operations to ensure minimum interference with roads, streets, walks, walk-ways, and other adjacent occupied and used facilities.

1. Do not close or obstruct streets, walks, walkways, or other adjacent occupied or used facilities without permission from CO and authorities having jurisdiction.

Provide alternate routes around closed or obstructed traffic ways if required by governing regulations.

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2. Erect temporary protection, such as walks, fences, railings, canopies, and cov-ered passageways, where required.

3. Protect existing site improvements, appurtenances, and landscaping to remain.

B. Temporary Facilities: Provide temporary barricades and other protection required to prevent injury to people and damage to adjacent buildings and facilities to remain.

3.3 POLLUTION CONTROLS

A. Disposal: Remove and transport debris in a manner that will prevent spillage on adja-cent surfaces and areas.

B. Cleaning: Clean adjacent structures and improvements of dust, dirt, and debris caused by selective demolition operations. Return adjacent areas to condition existing before selective demolition operations began.

3.4 DEMOLITION

A. General: Demolish and remove existing construction only to the extent required by new construction and as indicated. Use methods required to complete the Work with-in limitations of governing regulations.

1. Neatly cut openings and holes plumb, square, and true to dimensions required.

Use cutting methods least likely to damage construction to remain or adjoining construction.

2. Cut or drill from the exposed or finished side into concealed surfaces to avoid marring existing finished surfaces.

3. Do not use cutting torches until work area is cleared of flammable materials. At concealed spaces, such as duct and pipe interiors, verify condition and contents of hidden space before starting flame-cutting operations. Maintain portable fire-suppression devices during flame-cutting operations.

4. Locate selective demolition equipment and remove debris and materials so as not to impose excessive loads on supporting walls, floors, or framing.

5. Dispose of Demolished items and materials promptly.

B. Existing Items to Remain: Protect construction indicated to remain against damage and soiling during selective demolition. When permitted by CO, items may be re-moved to a suitable, protected storage location during selective demolition and cleaned and reinstalled in their original locations after selective demolition operations are complete.

3.5 CUTTING, PATCHING, AND REPAIRS

A. General:

1. Promptly repair damage to adjacent construction caused by selective demolition operations.

2. Employ skilled workers to perform cutting, patching, and repairs.

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B. Protection: Protect existing construction during cutting, patching, and repairs to pre-vent damage. Provide protection from adverse weather conditions for portions of pro-ject that might be exposed during cutting, patching, and repair operations.

C. Adjoining Areas: Avoid interference with use of adjoining areas or interruption of free passage to adjoining areas.

D. Existing Services: Where existing services are required to be removed, relocated, or abandoned, bypass such services before cutting to minimize interruption of services to occupied areas.

E. Cutting: Cut existing construction by sawing, drilling, breaking, chipping, grinding, and similar operations, using methods least likely to damage elements retained or ad-joining construction.

1. Provide temporary support of work to be cut.

2. In general, use hand or small power tools designed for sawing and grinding, not hammering and chopping. Cut holes and slots as small as possible, neatly to size required, and with minimum disturbance of adjacent surfaces. Temporarily cover openings when not in use.

3. Existing Finished Surfaces: Cut or drill from the exposed or finished side into concealed surfaces.

4. Proceed with patching after construction operations requiring cutting or repairs are complete.

F. Patching: Patch construction by filling, repairing, refinishing, closing up, and similar operations following performance of other Work. Patch with durable seams that are as invisible as possible. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other Sections of these Specifications.

G. Repairs: Where repairs to existing surfaces are required, patch to produce surfaces suitable for new materials.

1. Completely fill holes and depressions in existing masonry walls that are to re-main with an approved masonry patching material applied according to manu-facturer's written recommendations.

H. Finishes: Restore exposed finishes of patched areas and extend restoration into ad-joining construction in a manner that eliminates evidence of patching and refinishing.

3.6 DISPOSAL OF DEMOLISHED MATERIALS

A. General: Promptly dispose of demolished materials. Do not allow demolished mate-rials to accumulate on-site.

B. Burning: Do not burn demolished materials.

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C. Disposal: Transport demolished materials off Government property and legally dis-poses of them.

END OF SECTION 024119

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AND METHODS

SECTION 230050

MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes mechanical requirements and materials for a complete mechanical system including the following:

1. Mechanical equipment removal.

2. Duct insulation.

3. Metal ductwork and associate equipment and accessories.

4. Duct liner.

5. Flexible connectors.

6. Backdraft dampers.

7. Diffusers, registers, and grilles.

8. Relief hoods.

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specifications.

1.3 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate shutdown of heating, cooling and ventilation systems with Contracting Officer.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Submittals: As specified in Division 1 Section, “Submittal Procedures.”

Submit manufacturer's product literature including rated capacities, operating characteristics, furnished specialties, and accessories.

1. Insulation.

2. Duct liner.

3. Dampers.

4. Diffusers, registers, and grilles.

5. Relief hoods.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 DUCT INSULATION

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A. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Mineral-Fiber Insulation:

a. CertainTeed Corp.; Duct Wrap.

b. Knauf Insulation; Duct Wrap.

c. Owens-Corning; All-Service Duct Wrap.

d. Johns Manville; Microlite.

B. Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation: Mineral or glass fibers bonded with a thermosetting resin. Comply with ASTM C 553, Type 75 or 150, with ASTM C 553 Type II-vinyl faced cover. Thermal conductivity (k) of 0.26 Btu-in/hr-ft2-oF at 75 degrees F.

2.2 METAL DUCTWORK

A. Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards-Metal and Flexible" for acceptable materials, material thicknesses, and duct construction methods. Sheet metal materials shall be free of pitting, seam marks, roller marks, stains, discolorations, and other imperfections.

B. Galvanized Sheet Steel: Lock-forming quality; complying with ASTM A 653/A 653M and having G90 coating designation.

C. Joint Sealer: UL listed, Class 1, flame spread 0, fuel contributed 0, smoke developed

0. Water based, nontoxic, noncombustible, and nonflammable.

D. Hangers: Galvanized sheet steel or threaded steel rod. Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards--Metal and Flexible" for steel sheet width and thickness and for steel rod diameters.

E. Duct Attachments: Sheet metal screws, blind rivets, or self-tapping metal screws;

compatible with duct materials.

F. Instrument Test Holes: Cast iron or cast aluminum to suit duct material, including screw cap and gasket. Size to allow insertion of pilot tube and other testing instruments and of length to suit duct insulation thickness.

2.3 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

A. Hanger Rods for Noncorrosive Environments: Cadmium-plated steel rods and nuts.

B. Strap and Rod Sizes: Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards

- Metal and Flexible," Table 5-1 (Table 5-1M), "Rectangular Duct Hangers Minimum Size," and Table 5-2, "Minimum Hanger Sizes for Round Duct."

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C. Steel Cables for Galvanized-Steel Ducts: Galvanized steel complying with

ASTM A 603.

D. Steel Cable End Connections: Cadmium-plated steel assemblies with brackets, swiv-el, and bolts designed for duct hanger service; with an automatic-locking and clamping device.

E. Duct Attachments: Sheet metal screws, blind rivets, or self-tapping metal screws;

compatible with duct materials.

F. Trapeze and Riser Supports: Galvanized-steel shapes and plates.

2.4 TURNING VANES

A. Manufactured Turning Vanes for Metal Ducts: Curved blades of galvanized sheet steel; support with bars perpendicular to blades set; set into vane runners suitable for duct mounting.

1. Acoustic Turning Vanes: Fabricate airfoil-shaped aluminum extrusions with perforated faces and fibrous-glass fill.

B. General Requirements: Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Stand-ards - Metal and Flexible"; Figures 2-3, "Vanes and Vane Runners," and 2-4, "Vane Support in Elbows."

C. Vane Construction: Single wall for ducts up to 48 inches wide and double wall for larger dimensions.

2.5 DUCT LINER

A. ASTM C1071, Type II, combination thermal and acoustical glass fiber with coating on the air stream. Minimum 1-1/2 pcf density and 1-inch thichness, 0.27 Btu-in/hr-ft2-oF or better. Friction factor, as installed, not to exceed 1.2 times that of bare duct.

B. Fasteners: Galvanized pins with fastener heads or washers with minimum area of 0.75 in2 and minimum thickness of 0.010 and capable of indefinitely sustaining 50 pound tensile dead load test perpendicular to duct wall.

C. Adhesives: ASTM C916 Type I.

2.6 FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS

A. Glass fabric, double coated with neoprene, flame-retardant or noncombustible fabrics, coatings, and adhesives complying with UL 181, Class 1.

1. Minimum Weight: 26 oz./sq. yd.

2. Tensile Strength: 480 lbf/inch in the warp and 360 lbf/inch in the filling.

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3. Service Temperature: Minus 40 to plus 200 deg F.

2.7 MANUAL VOLUME DAMPERS

A. Standard, Steel, Manual Volume Dampers:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufactur-ers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Air Balance Inc.; a division of Mestek, Inc.

b. METALAIRE, Inc.

c. Ruskin Company.

d. Vent Products Company, Inc.

2. Standard leakage rating.

3. Suitable for horizontal or vertical applications.

4. Frames:

a. Galvanized-steel channels, 0.064-inch minimum thickness.

b. Mitered and welded corners.

c. Flanges for attaching to walls and flangeless frames for installing in ducts.

5. Blades:

a. Multiple or single blade.

b. Parallel- or opposed-blade design.

c. Stiffen damper blades for stability.

d. Galvanized-steel, 0.064 inch thick.

6. Blade Axles: Galvanized steel.

7. Bearings:

a. Oil-impregnated bronze or molded synthetic.

b. Dampers in ducts with pressure classes of 3-inch wg (750 Pa) or less shall have axles full length of damper blades and bearings at both ends of oper-ating shaft.

8. Tie Bars and Brackets: Galvanized steel.

2.8 BACKDRAFT DAMPERS

A. Barometric relief type damper with counterbalance weights for adjustable start-open pressure.

1. Construction: Galvanized steel frame and aluminum blades horizontally mount-ed to allow vertical air flow.

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2. Blade Seals: Vinyl.

3. Start-open Pressure: Set at 0.05 in. w.g. maximum.

2.9 DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS, AND GRILLES

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers of-fering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Anemostat Products; a Mestek company.

2. Krueger.

3. Price Industries.

4. Titus.

B. Verification of Performance: Rate diffusers, registers, and grilles according to ASHRAE 70, "Method of Testing for Rating the Performance of Air Outlets and In-lets."

C. Air flow capacity as shown. Pressure drops of diffusers and supply registers shall not exceed 0.1 inch w.g. and pressure drops for return and exhaust grilles shall not exceed

0.05 inch w.g. for air flow shown.

D. Louver Face Diffuser (D-1):

1. Material: Aluminum or steel as scheduled on drawings.

2. Finish: Baked enamel, white.

3. Blades: Moveable blades accessible from face.

4. Mounting: Surface or lay-in as scheduled on drawings.

5. Pattern: Four-way core style.

6. Size: As indicated on drawings.

7. Dampers: Opposed blade.

8. Accessories:

a. Square to round neck adaptor.

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