Specs_IFB_11-2-09.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

ISSUED FOR BID

USDA

KEARNEYSVILLE, WV

RECOVERY PROJECT – REPLACE MULTI-ZONE AHU

SUPPLY DUCTWORK AND CONTROLS

THE APPALACHIAN FRUIT RESEARCH STATION

2217 WILTSHIRE ROAD

KEARNEYSVILLE, WV

PREPARED BY:

STV INCORPORATED

205 WEST WELSH DRIVE

DOUGLASSVILLE, PA 19518

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

USDA/Kearneysville, West Virginia

Recovery Project - Replace Multi-zone AHU

Supply Ductwork and Controls in Section 400

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 Summary

012300 Bid Options

012900 Payment Procedures

013300 Submittal Procedures

013526 Governmental Safety Requirements

014000 Quality Requirements

015000 Temporary Facilities and Controls

016000 Product Requirements

017300 Execution

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

024119 Selective Structure Demolition

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

092900 Gypsum Board

095113 Acoustical Panel Ceilings

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

230500 Common Work Results for HVAC

230513 Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment

230516 Expansion Compensation

230529 Hangers and Supports

230553 Mechanical Identification

230593 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing

230700 Mechanical Insulation

230900 Instrumentation and Control for HVAC

232113 Hydronic Piping

232114 Hydronic Specialties

233113 Ductwork

233300 Ductwork Accessories

233600 Air Terminal Units

233713 Air Outlets and Inlets

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

262923 Variable Frequency Drives

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SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 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.

1.2 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Contract description.

B. Contractor's use of site and premises.

C. Work sequence.

D. Owner occupancy.

E. Specification Conventions.

1.3 CONTRACT DESCRIPTION

A. Work of the Project includes replacement of selected supply ductwork served by AHU-26, new variable frequency drives for the AHU-26 supply and return fans, new variable volume and constant volume boxes, additional controls for AHU-26 new VAV box controls, and general and electrical work required to support the air handling unit modifications.

B. Perform Work of Contract under lump sum contract with Owner in accordance with Conditions of Contract.

C. Project Location: United States Department of Agriculture

USDA - ARS - AFRS

2217 Wiltshire Road

Kearneysville, WV 25430–2771

D. Owner: United States Department of Agriculture

George Washington Carver Center (GWCC)

5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Mail Stop 5124

Beltsville, MD 20705–5124

E. Project shall be phased on a zone by zone basis so that AHU-26 shall remain in operation throughout the project.

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F. Owner’s Representatives:

1. Contracting Officer (CO): Scott Sentz

USDA, ARS, FD, FCB

George Washington Carver Center (GWCC)

Telephone: (301) 504-1172

Fax: (301) 504-1190

Email: scott.sentz@ars.usda.gov

2. Engineering Project

Manager (EPM): Frank King

George Washington Carver Center (GWCC)

Telephone: (301) 504-1207

Fax: (301) 504-1220

Email: frank.king@ars.usda.gov

3. Research Program

Representative: (RPR): Dr. D. Michael Glenn

(On location)

Telephone: (304) 725-3451 Ext. 326

Fax: (304) 728-2340

Email: michael.glenn@ars.usda.gov

4. Architect/Engineer: STV Incorporated

205 West Welsh Drive

Douglassville, PA 19518

Telephone: (610) 385-8200

Fax: (610) 385-8501

5. Location Representative (LR): Joe Howell

USDA, ARS, AFRS

2217 Wiltshire Road

Kearneysville, WV 25430

Telephone: (304) 775-3451 Ext. 307

Email: joe.howell@ars.usda.gov

1.4 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. Limit use of site and premises to allow:

1. Owner occupancy.

2. Work by others.

1.5 WORK SEQUENCE

A. Construct Work in phases to accommodate Owner's occupancy requirements during construction period, coordinate construction schedule and operations with Owner.

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B. The building will remain occupied and air handling unit AHU-26 shall remain in operation during construction. Therefore, the project shall be performed in the following phases:

1. Phase 1: Phase 1 shall include the work identified to perform the renovation to the

HVAC system in offices 405, 407, 409, 411, 413, 415, 417 and 418. Work in this phase shall include demolition of existing supply air ductwork and reheat coil, providing new supply air ductwork, VAV boxes and controls, and extending reheat water piping systems to serve the new VAV boxes. During this phase, air handling unit AHU-26 will remain in operation to serve the areas unaffected by the construction work performed in Phase 1.

2. Phase 2: Phase 2 shall include the work necessary to perform the renovation to the

HVAC system in offices 429, 430, 432, 434, 436, 438 and 440. Work in this phase shall include demolition of existing supply air ductwork and reheat coil, providing new supply air ductwork, VAV boxes and controls, and extending reheat water piping systems to serve the new VAV boxes. During this phase, air handling unit AHU-26 will remain in operation to serve the areas unaffected by the construction work performed in Phase 2.

3. Phase 3: Phase 3 shall include the work necessary to perform the renovation to the

HVAC system in Conference Room 108. Work in this phase shall include demolition of existing supply air ductwork and reheat coil, providing new supply air ductwork, VAV boxes and controls, and extending reheat water piping systems to serve the new VAV boxes. Work in this phase shall also include the replacement of the supply ductwork routed in the ceiling space above Labs 408, 410, 412, 414, 416, 421, 422 and Men’s

Room 114, installation of VAV boxes and controls, sealing supply ductwork that is being abandoned in place and required modification modifications required to extend the existing systems to serve the offices mentioned above. During this phase, air handling unit AHU-26 will remain in operation to serve the areas unaffected by the construction work performed in Phase 3.

4. Phase 4: Phase 4 shall include the balance of the work identified on the contract drawings and specifications and not performed as part of a previous phase. During this phase, air handling unit AHU-26 will remain in operation to serve the areas unaffected by the construction work performed in Phase 4.

C. Laboratory Access: Coordinate access to existing labs with Location Representative. The maximum length of interruption to an existing lab shall not exceed three (3) days.

1.6 OWNER OCCUPANCY

A. The Owner will occupy the site during the entire period of construction. Stage for the conduct of normal operations.

B. Cooperate with Owner to minimize conflict, and to facilitate Owner's operations.

C. Schedule the Work to accommodate Owner occupancy.

1.7 SPECIFICATION CONVENTIONS

A. These specifications are written in imperative mood and streamlined form. This imperative language is directed to the Contractor, unless specifically noted otherwise. The words “shall be” are included by inference where a colon (:) is used within sentences or phrases.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 011000

30-14093-0018 BID OPTIONS 012300 - 1

SECTION 012300 – BID OPTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 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.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for bid options.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Bid Option: An amount proposed by bidders and stated on the Bid Form for certain work defined in the Bidding Requirements that may be added to or deducted from the base bid amount if Owner decides to accept a corresponding change either in the amount of construction to be completed or in the products, materials, equipment, systems, or installation methods described in the Contract Documents.

1. Bid options described in this Section are part of the Work only if enumerated in the

Agreement.

2. The cost or credit for each bid option is the net addition to or deduction from the Contract

Sum to incorporate bid option into the Work. No other adjustments are made to the

Contract Sum.

1.4 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Modify or adjust affected adjacent work as necessary to completely integrate work of the bid option into Project.

1. Include as part of each bid option, miscellaneous devices, accessory objects, and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation whether or not indicated as part of bid option.

B. Notification: Immediately following award of the Contract, notify each party involved, in writing, of the status of each bid option. Indicate if bid options have been accepted, rejected, or deferred for later consideration. Include a complete description of negotiated modifications to bid option.

C. Execute accepted bid option under the same conditions as other work of the Contract.

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D. Schedule: A schedule of bid options is included at the end of this Section. Specification

Sections referenced in schedule contain requirements for materials necessary to achieve the work described under each bid option.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF BID OPTIONS

A. Bid Option No. 1: Bypass VAV box

1. Delete supply fan variable frequency drive, return fan variable frequency drive, duct static pressure sensor, supply fan airflow station, return fan airflow station and associated controls. Add one (1), 4500 CFM bypass box, ductwork and controls in mechanical room.

B. Bid Option No. 2: Reduce the Number of VAV Boxes

1. Delete the following VAV boxes and controls:

a. V-26-5

b. V-26-9

c. V-26-11

d. V-26-13

2. Increase the size of V-26-4 to 1,235 cfm and modify ductwork to serve Rooms 415, 417 and 418.

3. Increase the size of V-26-6 to 1,365 cfm and modify ductwork to serve Rooms 409, 411 and 413.

4. Increase the size of V-26-8 to 1,930 cfm and modify ductwork to serve both branch ducts to Room 108.

5. Increase the size of V-26-10 to 1,765 cfm and modify ductwork to serve Rooms 101, 102, 103, 104 and 105.

6. Increase the size of V-26-12 to 730 cfm and modify ductwork to serve Rooms 429, 430 and 432.

7. Increase the size of V-26-14 to 720 cfm and modify ductwork to serve Rooms 436, 438 and 440.

END OF SECTION 012300

30-14093-0018 PAYMENT PROCEDURES 012900 - 1

SECTION 012900 – PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 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.

1.2 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Schedule of values.

B. Applications for payment.

C. Change procedures.

D. Defect assessment.

1.3 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Submit printed schedule on Contractor's standard form or electronic media printout.

B. Submit Schedule of Values in duplicate within 14 days after date or Contract Award.

C. Format: Utilize Table of Contents of this Project Manual. Identify each line item with number and title of major Specification Section. Identify site mobilization, bonds and insurance.

D. Include separately from each line item, direct proportional amount of Contractor's overhead and profit.

E. Revise schedule to list approved Change Orders, with each Application For Payment.

1.4 APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT

A. Submit three copies of each application on forms provided by the Owner.

B. Content and Format: Utilize approved Schedule of Values for listing items in Application for

Payment.

C. Submit updated construction schedule with each Application for Payment.

D. Payment Period: Submit at intervals stipulated in the Agreement.

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E. Submit with transmittal letter as specified for Submittals in Division 01 Section “Submittal

Procedures.”

F. Substantiating Data: When Engineer requires substantiating information, submit data justifying dollar amounts in question. Include the following with Application for Payment:

1. Current construction photographs.

2. Partial release of liens from major subcontractors and vendors.

3. Record documents as specified in Division 01 Section “Execution” for review by Owner which will be returned to Contractor.

4. Affidavits attesting to off-site stored products.

5. Construction progress schedules, revised and current as specified in Division 01 Section

“Submittal Procedures.”

1.5 CHANGE PROCEDURES

A. Submittals: Submit name of individual authorized to receive change documents, and be responsible for informing others in Contractor's employ or Subcontractors of changes to the Work.

B. The Engineer will advise of minor changes in the Work not involving adjustment to Contract

Sum/Price or Contract Time by issuing supplemental instructions.

C. The Engineer may issue a Proposal Request including a detailed description of proposed change with supplementary or revised Drawings and specifications, a change in Contract Time for executing the change with stipulation of overtime work required and the period of time during which the requested price will be considered valid. Contractor will prepare and submit estimate within 7 days.

D. Contractor may propose changes by submitting a request for change to Engineer, describing proposed change and its full effect on the Work. Include a statement describing reason for the change, and effect on Contract Sum/Price and Contract Time with full documentation and a statement describing effect on Work by separate or other Contractors. Document requested substitutions in accordance with Division 01 Section “Product Requirements.”

E. Stipulated Sum/Price Change Order: Based on Proposal Request and Contractor's fixed price quotation or Contractor's request for Change Order as approved by Engineer.

F. Unit Price Change Order: For contract unit prices and quantities, the Change Order will be executed on fixed unit price basis. For unit costs or quantities of units of work which are not pre-determined, execute Work under Construction Change Directive. Changes in Contract

Sum/Price or Contract Time will be computed as specified for Time and Material Change

Order.

G. Construction Change Directive: Contracting Officer may issue a Construction Change

Directive, signed by Owner, instructing Contractor to proceed with change in the Work, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order. Document will describe changes in the Work, and designate method of determining any change in Contract Sum/Price or Contract Time. Promptly execute change.

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H. Maintain detailed records of work done on Time and Material basis. Provide full information required for evaluation of proposed changes, and to substantiate costs for changes in the Work.

I. Document each quotation for change in cost or time with sufficient data to allow evaluation of quotation.

J. Change Order Forms: To be provided at the Pre-Construction meeting.

K. Execution of Change Orders: Contracting Officer will issue Change Orders for signatures of parties as provided in Conditions of the Contract.

L. Correlation Of Contractor Submittals:

1. Promptly revise Schedule of Values and Application for Payment forms to record each authorized Change Order as separate line item and adjust Contract Sum/Price.

2. Promptly revise progress schedules to reflect change in Contract Time, revise sub-schedules to adjust times for other items of work affected by the change, and resubmit.

3. Promptly enter changes in Project Record Documents.

1.6 DEFECT ASSESSMENT

A. Replace the Work, or portions of the Work, not conforming to specified requirements.

B. If, in the opinion of the Engineer, it is not practical to remove and replace the Work, the

Engineer will direct appropriate remedy or adjust payment.

C. The defective Work may remain, but unit sum/price will be adjusted to new sum/price at discretion of Owner.

D. Defective Work will be partially repaired to instructions of the Engineer, and unit sum/price will be adjusted to new sum/price.

E. Individual Specification Sections may modify these options or may identify specific formula or percentage sum/price reduction.

F. Authority of Engineer to assess defects and identify payment adjustments, is final.

G. Non-Payment For Rejected Products: Payment will not be made for rejected products for any of the following:

1. Products wasted or disposed of in a manner that is not acceptable.

2. Products determined as unacceptable before or after placement.

3. Products not completely unloaded from transporting vehicle.

4. Products placed beyond lines and levels of required Work.

5. Products remaining on hand after completion of the Work.

6. Loading, hauling, and disposing of rejected products.

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1.7 UNIT PRICES

A. Authority: Measurement methods are delineated in individual Specification Sections.

B. Measurement methods delineated in individual Specification Sections complement criteria of this Section. In event of conflict, requirements of individual Specification Section govern.

C. Take measurements and compute quantities. Engineer will verify measurements and quantities.

D. Unit Quantities: Quantities and measurements indicated in Bid Form are for contract purposes only. Actual quantities provided shall determine payment.

1. When actual Work requires more or fewer quantities than those quantities indicated, provide required quantities at unit sum/prices contracted.

2. When actual Work requires 10 percent or greater change in quantity than those quantities indicated, Owner or Contractor may claim for Contract Price adjustment.

E. Payment Includes: Full compensation for required labor, products, tools, equipment, plant and facilities, transportation, services and incidentals; erection, application or installation of item of the Work; overhead and profit.

F. Final payment for Work governed by unit prices will be made on basis of actual measurements and quantities accepted by Architect/Engineer multiplied by unit sum/price for Work incorporated in or made necessary by the Work.

G. Measurement Of Quantities:

1. Weigh Scales: Inspected, tested and certified by applicable state Weights and Measures department within past year.

2. Platform Scales: Of sufficient size and capacity to accommodate conveying vehicle.

3. Metering Devices: Inspected, tested and certified by applicable State department within past year.

4. Measurement by Weight: Concrete reinforcing steel, rolled or formed steel or other metal shapes will be measured by handbook weights. Welded assemblies will be measured by handbook or scale weight.

5. Measurement by Volume: Measured by cubic dimension using mean length, width and height or thickness.

6. Measurement by Area: Measured by square dimension using mean length and width or radius.

7. Linear Measurement: Measured by linear dimension, at item centerline or mean chord.

8. Stipulated Sum/Price Measurement: Items measured by weight, volume, area, or linear means or combination, as appropriate, as completed item or unit of the Work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 012900

30-14093-0018 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 013300 - 1

SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 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.

1.2 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Submittal procedures.

B. Construction progress schedules.

C. Proposed products list.

D. Product data.

E. Shop drawings.

F. Samples.

G. Design data.

H. Test reports.

I. Certificates.

J. Manufacturer's instructions.

K. Manufacturer's field reports.

L. Erection drawings.

M. Construction photographs.

1.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Transmit each submittal with Owner-provided form.

B. Sequentially number transmittal forms. Mark revised submittals with original number and sequential alphabetic suffix.

C. Identify Project, Contractor, subcontractor and supplier; pertinent drawing and detail number, and specification section number, appropriate to submittal.

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D. Apply Contractor's stamp, signed or initialed certifying that review, approval, verification of products required, field dimensions, adjacent construction Work, and coordination of information is in accordance with requirements of the Work and Contract Documents.

E. Schedule submittals to expedite Project, and deliver three (3) copies to Engineer at business address and one (1) copy to Owner’s Representative. Coordinate submission of related items.

F. For each submittal for review, allow 12 days excluding delivery time to and from Contractor.

G. Identify variations from Contract Documents and product or system limitations which may be detrimental to successful performance of completed Work.

H. Allow space on submittals for Contractor and Engineer review stamps.

I. When revised for resubmission, identify changes made since previous submission.

J. Distribute copies of reviewed submittals as appropriate. Instruct parties to promptly report inability to comply with requirements.

K. Submittals not requested will not be recognized or processed.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULES

A. Submit initial schedules within 15 days after date of Award of Contract. After review, resubmit required revised data within ten days of any approved changes.

B. Submit revised Progress Schedules with each Application for Payment.

C. Distribute copies of reviewed schedules to Project site file, subcontractors, suppliers, and other concerned parties.

D. Instruct recipients to promptly report, in writing, problems anticipated by projections indicated in schedules.

E. Submit computer generated horizontal bar chart with separate line for each section of Work, identifying first work day of each week.

1.5 PROPOSED PRODUCTS LIST

A. Within 15 days after date of Owner Notice to Proceed, submit list of major products proposed for use, with name of manufacturer, trade name, and model number of each product.

B. For products specified only by reference standards, give manufacturer, trade name, model or catalog designation, and reference standards.

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1.6 PRODUCT DATA

A. Product Data: Submit to Engineer for review for limited purpose of checking for conformance with information given and design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

B. Submit four (4) copies; Engineer will retain one (1) copy; Owner’s Representative will retain one (1) copy.

C. Mark each copy to identify applicable products, models, options, and other data. Supplement manufacturers' standard data to provide information specific to this Project.

D. Indicate product utility and electrical characteristics, utility connection requirements, and location of utility outlets for service for functional equipment and appliances.

E. After review, produce copies and distribute in accordance with SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES article and for record documents described in Division 01 Section “Execution.”

1.7 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Shop Drawings: Submit to Engineer for review for limited purpose of checking for conformance with information given and design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

B. Indicate special utility and electrical characteristics, utility connection requirements, and location of utility outlets for service for functional equipment and appliances.

C. When required by individual specification sections, provide shop drawings signed and sealed by professional engineer responsible for designing components shown on shop drawings.

1. Include signed and sealed calculations to support design.

2. Submit drawings and calculations in form suitable for submission to and approval by authorities having jurisdiction.

3. Make revisions and provide additional information when required by authorities having jurisdiction.

D. Submit four (4) copies; Engineer will retain one (1) copy; Owner’s Representative will retain one (1) copy.

E. After review, produce copies and distribute in accordance with SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES article and for record documents described in Division 01 Section “Execution.”

1.8 TEST REPORTS

A. Submit for Engineer's knowledge as contract administrator or for Owner.

B. Submit test reports for information for limited purpose of assessing conformance with information given and design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

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1.9 CERTIFICATES

A. When specified in individual specification sections, submit certification by manufacturer, installation/application subcontractor, or Contractor to Engineer, in quantities specified for

Product Data.

B. Indicate material or product conforms to or exceeds specified requirements. Submit supporting reference data, affidavits, and certifications as appropriate.

C. Certificates may be recent or previous test results on material or Product, but must be acceptable to Engineer.

1.10 MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS

A. When specified in individual specification sections, submit printed instructions for delivery, storage, assembly, installation, start-up, adjusting, and finishing, to Engineer for delivery to

Owner in quantities specified for Product Data.

B. Indicate special procedures, perimeter conditions requiring special attention, and special environmental criteria required for application or installation.

1.11 MANUFACTURER'S FIELD REPORTS

A. Submit reports for Engineer's benefit as contract administrator or for Owner.

B. Submit report in duplicate within 5 days of observation to Engineer for information.

C. Submit for information for limited purpose of assessing conformance with information given and design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 013300

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SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE

Following is a list of submittals required to be provided by the Contractor. The list does not relieve the

Contractor of the responsibility for providing all submittals required by the Contract Documents, whether or not included in this list and the coordination with other prime contractors.

Item No.

Specification

Section No.

Description of Submittal

1. 012900 Schedule of Valves

2. 017300 Closeout Procedures

3. 017300 Record Drawings and Shop Drawings

4. 017300 Operation and Maintenance Data

5. 024119 Schedule of Selective Demolition Activities

6. 092900 Product Data

7. 095113 Product Data

8. 095113 Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions

9. 230516 Shop Drawings

10. 230529 Shop Drawings

11. 230529 Product Data

12. 230529 Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions

13. 230553 Product Data

14. 230553 Shop Drawings

15. 230553 Product Record Documents

16. 230593 Test Reports

17. 230593 Field Reports

18. 230593 Record Documents

19. 230700 Product Data

20. 230700 Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions

21. 230900 Product Data

22. 230900 Shop Drawings

23. 230900 Operation and Maintenance Data

24. 232113 Shop Drawings

25. 232113 Product Data

26. 232114 Product Data

27. 233113 Shop Drawings

28. 233113 Product Data

29. 233113 Test Reports

30. 233300 Shop Drawings

31. 233300 Product Data

32. 233300 Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions

33. 233600 Product Data

34. 233600 Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions

35. 233713 Product Data

36. 233713 Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions

37. 233713 Test Reports

38. 262923 Shop Drawings

39. 262923 Product Data

30-14093-0018 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 013526 - 1

SECTION 013526 – GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 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.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

1. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS (ASSE/SAFE)

a. ASSE/SAFE A10.32 - (2004) Fall Protection.

b. ASSE/SAFE A10.34 - (2001; R 2005) Protection of the Public on or Adjacent to

Construction Sites.

c. ASSE/SAFE Z359.1 - (2007) Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest

Systems, Subsystems and Components.

2. ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)

a. ASME B30.22 - (2005) Articulating Boom Cranes.

b. ASME B30.3 - (2004) Construction Tower Cranes.

c. ASME B30.5 - (2007) Mobile and Locomotive Cranes.

3. NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)

a. NASA NPG 8621.1 - (2004a) NASA Mishap Reporting, Investigating and Record

Keeping Policy.

b. NASA NPG 8715.3 - (2004) NASA Safety Manual.

4. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

a. NFPA 10 - (2007; Errata 2007; AMD 1 2007) Standard for Portable Fire

Extinguishers.

b. NFPA 241 - (2004) Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition

Operations.

c. NFPA 70 - (2007; AMD 1 2008) National Electrical Code - 2008 Edition.

d. NFPA 70E - (2008) Electrical Safety in the Workplace.

5. U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

a. EM 385-1-1 - (2008) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

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6. U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

a. 29 CFR 1926 - Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

b. 29 CFR 1926.500 - Fall Protection

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Preconstruction Submittals:

1. Accident Prevention Plan

2. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

B. Reports: Submit reports as their incidence occurs, in accordance with the requirements of the paragraph entitled, "Reports."

C. Permits: Submit Hot Work permits in accordance with the requirements of the paragraph entitled, “Hot Work.”

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. High Visibility Accident. Any mishap which may generate publicity and/or high visibility.

B. Medical Treatment. Treatment administered by a physician or by registered professional personnel under the standing orders of a physician. Medical treatment does not include first aid treatment even though provided by a physician or registered personnel.

C. Recordable Injuries or Illnesses. Any work-related injury or illness that results in:

1. Death, regardless of the time between the injury and death, or the length of the illness;

2. Days away from work (any time lost after day of injury/illness onset);

3. Restricted work;

4. Transfer to another job;

5. Medical treatment beyond first aid;

6. Loss of consciousness; or

7. A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional, even if it did not result in (1) through (6) above.

D. "USACE" property and equipment specified in USACE EM 385-1-1 should be interpreted as

Government property and equipment.

1.5 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. In addition to the detailed requirements included in the provisions of this contract, comply with

USACE EM 385-1-1, and the following federal, state, and local, laws, ordinances, criteria, rules and regulations. Submit matters of interpretation of standards to the appropriate administrative agency for resolution before starting work. Where the requirements of this specification, 30-14093-0018 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 013526 - 3 applicable laws, criteria, ordinances, regulations, and referenced documents vary, the most stringent requirements govern.

1.6 SITE QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES AND MEETINGS

A. Personnel Qualifications:

1. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO): Provide a site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) at the work site at all times to perform safety and occupational health management, surveillance, inspections, and safety enforcement for the Contractor. The Contractor Quality Control (QC) person can be the SSHO on this project. Meet the following requirements within the SSHO:

a. Level 3: A minimum of 5 years safety work on similar projects. 30-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within the last 5 years. An average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 5 years. Competent person training as needed.

B. Personnel Duties:

1. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO):

a. Conduct daily safety and health inspections and maintain a written log which includes area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections. Attach safety inspection logs to the Contractors' daily quality control report.

b. Conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports. Maintain the OSHA Form 300 and Daily Production reports for prime and sub-contractors.

c. Maintain applicable safety reference material on the job site.

d. Attend the pre-construction conference, pre-work meetings including preparatory inspection meeting, and periodic in-progress meetings.

e. Implement and enforce accepted APPS and AHAs.

f. Maintain a safety and health deficiency tracking system that monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution. Post a list of unresolved safety and health deficiencies on the safety bulletin board.

g. Ensure sub-contractor compliance with safety and health requirements.

Failure to perform the above duties will result in dismissal of the superintendent and/or

SSHO, and a project work stoppage. The project work stoppage will remain in effect pending approval of a suitable replacement.

C. Meetings:

1. Preconstruction Conference:

a. Contractor representatives who have a responsibility or significant role in accident prevention on the project shall attend the preconstruction conference. This includes the project superintendent, site safety and health officer, quality control supervisor, 30-14093-0018 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 013526 - 4 or any other assigned safety and health professionals who participated in the development of the APP.

b. Discuss the details of the submitted APP to include incorporated plans, programs, and procedures.

c. Deficiencies in the submitted APP will be brought to the attention of the Contractor at the preconstruction conference, and the Contractor shall revise the plan to correct deficiencies and re-submit it for acceptance. Do not begin work until there is an accepted APP.

d. The functions of a Preconstruction conference may take place at the Post-Award Kickoff meeting for Contract.

2. Safety Meetings: Conduct and document meetings as required by EM 385-1-1. Attach minutes showing contract title, signatures of attendees and a list of topics discussed to the Contractors' daily quality control report.

1.7 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

A. Use a qualified person to prepare the written site-specific APP. Prepare the APP in accordance with the format and requirements of USACE EM 385-1-1 and as supplemented herein. Cover all paragraph and subparagraph elements in USACE EM 385-1-1, Appendix A, "Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plan" and show compliance with NASA NPG 8715.3.

Specific requirements for some of the APP elements are described below. The APP shall be job-specific and address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity for which it is written. The APP shall interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program.

Include any portions of the Contractor's overall safety and health program referenced in the APP in the applicable APP element and made site-specific. The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the "controlling authority" for all work site safety and health of the subcontractors. Contractors are responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract and the penalties for noncompliance, coordinating the work to prevent one craft from interfering with or creating hazardous working conditions for other crafts, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out. The APP shall be signed by the person and firm (senior person) preparing the APP, the Contractor, the on-site superintendent, and the designated site safety and health officer.

B. Submit the APP to the Contracting Officer 15 calendar days prior to the date of the preconstruction conference for acceptance. Work cannot proceed without an accepted APP.

C. Once accepted by the Contracting Officer, the APP and attachments will be enforced as part of the contract. Disregarding the provisions of this contract or the accepted APP will be cause for stopping of work, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, until the matter has been rectified.

D. Once work begins, changes to the accepted APP shall be made with the knowledge and concurrence of the Contracting Officer, project superintendent, SSHO and quality control manager. Should any hazard become evident, stop work in the area, secure the area, and develop a plan to remove the hazard. Notify the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of discovery. Eliminate/remove the hazard. In the interim, take all necessary action to restore and maintain safe working conditions in order to safeguard onsite personnel, visitors, the public (as defined by ASSE/SAFE A10.34,) and the environment.

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E. Copies of the accepted plan will be maintained at the Contracting Officer's office and at the job site. Continuously reviewed and amended the APP, as necessary, throughout the life of the contract. Incorporate unusual or high-hazard activities not identified in the original APP as they are discovered.

1.8 DISPLAY OF SAFETY INFORMATION

A. Within 1 calendar day after commencement of work, erect a safety bulletin board at the job site.

Include and maintain information on safety bulletin board as required by EM 385-1-1, section 01.A.06.

1.9 SITE SAFETY REFERENCE MATERIALS

A. Maintain safety-related references applicable to the project, including those listed in the article

"References." Maintain applicable equipment manufacturer's manuals.

1.10 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT

A. Contractors will arrange for their own emergency medical treatment and will provide and maintain first aid equipment at all times. Government has no responsibility to provide emergency medical treatment.

1.11 REPORTS

A. Accident Reports: If death or serious injuries or serious damages are caused, the accident shall be reported immediately by telephone or messenger to the government. Conduct an accident investigation for recordable injuries and illnesses, and property damage accidents resulting in at least $2,000 in damages, to establish the root cause(s) of the accident, complete the Contractor Significant Incident Report (CSIR) form USACE Accident Report Form 3394 and provide the report to the Contracting Officer within 5 calendar day(s) of the accident. The Contracting Officer will provide copies of any required or special forms.

1.12 FACILITY OCCUPANCY CLOSURE

A. Streets, walks, and other facilities occupied and used by the Government shall not be closed or obstructed without written permission from the Contracting Officer.

1.13 HIGH NOISE LEVEL PROTECTION

A. Roofing operations performed by the Contractor that involve the use of equipment with output of high noise levels shall be scheduled for weekends or after duty working hours. Use of any such equipment or work after work hours shall be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to commencement of work.

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1.14 HOT WORK

A. Submit and obtain a written permit prior to performing "Hot Work" (welding, cutting, etc.) or operating other flame-producing/spark producing devices, from the LR. CONTRACTORS ARE REQUIRED TO MEET ALL CRITERIA BEFORE A PERMIT IS ISSUED. The Contractor will provide at least two (2) twenty (20) pound 4A:20 BC rated extinguishers for normal "Hot Work". All extinguishers shall be current inspection tagged, approved safety pin and tamper resistant seal. It is also mandatory to have a designated FIRE WATCH for any "Hot Work" done at this activity. The Fire Watch shall be trained in accordance with NFPA 51B and remain on-site for a minimum of 30 minutes after completion of the task or as specified on the hot work permit. All cracks or openings in floors shall be covered or closed. When starting work in the facility, require personnel to familiarize themselves with the location of the nearest fire alarm boxes and place in memory the emergency phone number. ANY FIRE, NO

MATTER HOW SMALL, SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE LOCATION

REPRESENTATIVE IMMEDIATELY.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION AND/OR OTHER WORK

A. Comply with USACE EM 385-1-1, NFPA 241, the APP, Federal and/or State OSHA regulations, and other related submittals and activity fire and safety regulations. The most stringent standard prevails.

1. Unforeseen Hazardous Material: The design should have identified materials such as

PCB, lead paint, and friable and non-friable asbestos. If additional material, not indicated, that may be hazardous to human health upon disturbance during construction operations is encountered, stop that portion of work and notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

Within 14 calendar days the Government will determine if the material is hazardous. If material is not hazardous or poses no danger, the Government will direct the Contractor to proceed without change. If material is hazardous and handling of the material is necessary to accomplish the work, the Government will issue a modification pursuant to "FAR 52.243-4, Changes" and "FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions."

3.2 PRE-OUTAGE COORDINATION MEETING

A. Contractors are required to apply for utility outages at least 15 days in advance. As a minimum, the request should include the location of the outage, utilities being affected, duration of outage and any necessary sketches. Once approved, and prior to beginning work on the utility system requiring temporary shut down or relocation, attend a pre-outage coordination meeting with the Contracting Officer and the Public Utilities representative to review the scope of work and the

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3.3 FALL HAZARD PROTECTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM

A. Establish a fall protection and prevention program, for the protection of all employees exposed to fall hazards. Within the program include company policy, identify responsibilities, education and training requirements, fall hazard identification, prevention and control measures, inspection, storage, care and maintenance of fall protection equipment and rescue and evacuation procedures.

1. Fall Protection for Roofing Work: Implement fall protection controls based on the type of roof being constructed and work being performed. Evaluate the roof area to be accessed for its structural integrity including weight-bearing capabilities for the projected loading.

a. Low Sloped Roofs:

1) For work within 6 feet of an edge, on low-slope roofs, protect personnel from falling by use of personal fall arrest systems, guardrails, or safety nets.

2) For work greater than 6 feet from an edge, erect and install warning lines in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.500 and USACE EM 385-1-1.

2. Rescue and Evacuation Procedures: When personal fall arrest systems are used, the contractor must ensure that the mishap victim can self-rescue or can be rescued promptly should a fall occur. Prepare a Rescue and Evacuation Plan and include a detailed discussion of the following: methods of rescue; methods of self-rescue; equipment used;

training requirement; specialized training for the rescuers; procedures for requesting rescue and medical assistance; and transportation routes to a medical facility. Include the Rescue and Evacuation Plan, in the Fall Protection and Prevention (FP&P) Plan, and the Accident Prevention Plan (APP).

3.4 EQUIPMENT

A. Material Handling Equipment:

1. Material handling equipment such as forklifts shall not be modified with work platform attachments for supporting employees unless specifically delineated in the manufacturer's printed operating instructions.

2. The use of hooks on equipment for lifting of material must be in accordance with manufacturer's printed instructions.

3. Operators of forklifts or power industrial trucks shall be licensed in accordance with

OSHA.

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SECTION 014000 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 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.

1.2 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Quality control and control of installation.

B. Tolerances

C. References.

D. Testing and inspection services.

E. Manufacturers' field services.

F. Examination.

G. Preparation.

1.3 QUALITY CONTROL AND CONTROL OF INSTALLATION

A. Monitor quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, site conditions, and workmanship, to produce Work of specified quality.

B. Comply with manufacturers' instructions, including each step in sequence.

C. When manufacturers' instructions conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from

Engineer before proceeding.

D. Comply with specified standards as minimum quality for the Work except where more stringent tolerances, codes, or specified requirements indicate higher standards or more precise workmanship.

E. Perform Work by persons qualified to produce required and specified quality.

F. Verify field measurements are as indicated on Shop Drawings or as instructed by manufacturer.

G. Secure products in place with positive anchorage devices designed and sized to withstand stresses, vibration, physical distortion, or disfigurement.

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1.4 TOLERANCES

A. Monitor fabrication and installation tolerance control of products to produce acceptable Work.

Do not permit tolerances to accumulate.

B. Comply with manufacturers' tolerances. When manufacturers' tolerances conflict with Contract

Documents, request clarification from Engineer before proceeding.

C. Adjust products to appropriate dimensions; position before securing products in place.

1.5 REFERENCES

A. For products or workmanship specified by association, trade, or other consensus standards, comply with requirements of standard, except when more rigid requirements are specified or are required by applicable codes.

B. Conform to reference standard by date of issue current on date of Contract Documents, except where specific date is established by code.

C. Obtain copies of standards where required by product specification sections.

D. When specified reference standards conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from Engineer before proceeding.

E. Neither contractual relationships, duties, nor responsibilities of parties in Contract nor those of

Engineer shall be altered from Contract Documents by mention or inference otherwise in reference documents.

1.6 TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES

A. Employ and pay for services of an independent testing agency acceptable to Owner to perform specified testing.

B. The independent firm will perform tests, inspections and other services specified in individual specification sections and as required by Engineer.

1. Testing Equipment: Calibrated at reasonable intervals with devices of an accuracy traceable to National Bureau of Standards or accepted values of natural physical constants.

C. Reports will be submitted by independent firm to Engineer and Contractor, in duplicate, indicating observations and results of tests and indicating compliance or non-compliance with

Contract Documents.

D. Cooperate with independent firm; furnish, safe access, and assistance by incidental labor as requested.

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1. Notify Engineer and independent firm one (1) week prior to expected time for operations requiring services.

2. Make arrangements with independent firm and pay for additional tests required for

Contractor's use.

E. Testing and employment of testing agency shall not relieve Contractor of obligation to perform

Work in accordance with requirements of Contract Documents.

F. Re-testing or re-inspection required because of non-conformance to specified requirements shall be performed by same independent firm on instructions by Engineer. Payment for re-testing or re-inspection will be charged to Contractor by deducting testing charges from Contract

Sum/Price.

G. Agency Responsibilities:

1. Provide qualified personnel at site. Cooperate with Engineer and Contractor in performance of services.

2. Perform specified testing of products in accordance with specified standards.

3. Ascertain compliance of materials with requirements of Contract Documents.

4. Promptly notify Engineer and Contractor of observed irregularities or non-conformance of Work or products.

5. Perform additional tests required by Engineer.

H. Agency Reports: After each test, promptly submit two copies of report to Engineer, and to

Contractor. When requested by Engineer, provide interpretation of test results. Include the following:

1. Date issued.

2. Project title and number.

3. Name of inspector.

4. Date and time of sampling or inspection.

5. Identification of product and specifications section.

6. Location in Project.

7. Type of inspection or test.

8. Date of test.

9. Results of tests.

10. Conformance with Contract Documents.

I. Limits On Testing Authority:

1. Agency or laboratory may not release, revoke, alter, or enlarge on requirements of

Contract Documents.

2. Agency or laboratory may not approve or accept any portion of the Work.

3. Agency or laboratory may not assume duties of Contractor.

4. Agency or laboratory has no authority to stop the Work.

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