FINAL SPECIFICATIONS.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

Design Phase Services Final Submission – Specifications Task Order No. AG-5114-D-09-0080 Contract No. AG-3K15-53-3K154-1500 Order Date. 9/09/09 BE Project No. 0413-08-07

Greenhouse 400 / 401 – Replace Glazing Systems USDA-ARS-Cereal Disease Laboratory St. Paul, MN

BY: ARCHITECT

Bailey Edward Architecture, Inc.

35 East Wacker, Suite 2800 Chicago, IL 60601 312-440-2300

DATE: March 15, 2010

Bailey Edward Architecture 0413-0807 DIVISION 0 Table Of Contents

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Division 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Division 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 58 00 Project Identification 01 73 00 Execution Requirements 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures

Division 2 SITE WORK

02 41 19 Selective Demolition

Division 8 DOORS AND WINDOWS

08 80 10 Greenhouse Reglazing

Division 13 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 34 13 Greenhouse Vent Systems

Drawing List:

T-100 Title Sheet

A-100 Greenhouse 400 Plan, Elevation, and Section

A-101 Greenhouse 400 Elevations

A-102 Greenhouse 401 Plan, Elevation and Section

A-103 Greenhouse 401 Elevations

A-104 Details

A-105 Photographs of Existing Conditions

E-100 Electrical Specification and Symbols

E-200 Electrical Plans

Bailey Edward Architecture 0413-0807 DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Section 01 11 00 Summary of Work

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. All glazing replacements for the base bid and any bid options shall be completed by September 1, 2010.

B. General: The work at Greenhouses 400 and 401 in St. Paul Minnesota includes replacement of existing acrylic glazing panels. The single-story greenhouses were reclad in 1988.

1.2 BASE BID

A. Greenhouse 400: The Contractor shall provide to the USDA, a complete replacement of the roof glazing system per Drawings and Specifications. Project includes all aspects of the Work shown.

B. Greenhouse 400: The Contractor shall render the north roof vents into manual operation and shall render the south roof vents into automatic operation per Drawings and Specifications. All automatic vent operating equipment and all manual operating equipment shall be reused.

Intercept conduit / wiring of existing power and control circuits associated with removed vent operating systems. Extend circuiting and connect to relocated automatic vent operating equipment and provide properly functioning system. Project includes all aspects of the Work shown.

1.3 BID OPTIONS

A. Bid Option 1

a. Greenhouse 401: The Contractor shall provide to the USDA, a complete replacement of the roof glazing system per Drawings and Specifications. Project includes all aspects of the Work shown.

B. Bid Option 2

a. Greenhouse 400: The Contractor shall provide to the USDA, a complete replacement of the side wall glazing system per Drawings and Specifications. Project includes all aspects of the Work shown.

b. Greenhouse 400: The Contractor shall replace all existing screens and screen frames at the side wall vents per Drawings and Specifications. Project includes all aspects of the Work shown.

C. Bid Option 3

a. Greenhouse 401: The Contractor shall provide to the USDA, a complete replacement of the side wall glazing system per Drawings and Specifications. Project includes all

b. Greenhouse 401: The Contractor shall replace all existing screens and screen frames at the side wall vents per Drawings and Specifications. Project includes all aspects of the Work shown.

D. Bid Option 4

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a. Greenhouse 400: In lieu of reinstalling existing automatic vent operating equipment to the south side roof vent as noted in the base bid, the Contractor shall install new automatic vent operation equipment per Drawings and Specifications. This includes motors, vent arms, pipe shafts and related hardware. Intercept conduit / wiring of existing power and control circuits associated with removed vent operating systems. Extend circuiting and connect to new automatic vent operating equipment and provide properly functioning system. Project includes all aspects of the Work shown.

b. Greenhouse 400: Install new automatic vent operating equipment to sidewall vents to replace existing automatic system per Drawings and Specifications. This includes motors, vent arms, pipe shafts and related hardware. Intercept conduit / wiring of existing power and control circuits associated with removed vent operating systems. Extend circuiting and connect to new automatic vent operating equipment and provide properly functioning system. Project includes all aspects of the Work shown.

E. Bid Option 5

a. Greenhouse 401: The Contractor shall install new automatic vent operation equipment at roof vents to replace existing automatic vent operation equipment per Drawings and Specifications. This includes motors, vent arms, pipe shafts and related hardware.

Intercept conduit / wiring of existing power and control circuits associated with removed vent operating systems. Extend existing circuiting and connect to new automatic vent operating equipment and provide properly functioning system. Project includes all

b. Greenhouse 401: The Contractor shall install new automatic vent operating equipment to all sidewall vents to replace existing pneumatic vent operating equipment per Drawings and Specifications. This includes motors, vent arms, pipe shafts and related hardware.

Intercept conduit / wiring of existing power and control circuits associated with removed vent operating systems. Extend new circuiting and connect to new automatic vent operating equipment and provide properly functioning system. Project includes all

1.4 UNIT PRICE

A. Unit Price: None identified

1.5 LOCATION

A. The work is located at the USDA-ARS-Cereal Disease Laboratory; 1551 Lindig Avenue., St. Paul, MN, 55108. See the location map on sheet T-100.

1.6 CONTRACT DRAWINGS

A. The Government will not issue hard copy sets of Bidding Package. Information is uploaded to Fed Biz Ops electronically for Contractor to review, download, and print.

B. The drawings that accompany this specification, and are a part thereof, are listed in the Table of

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C. Contractor shall immediately check furnished drawings and notify the Government of any discrepancies.

1.7 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

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A. The Government will issue security badges to the Contractor for daily sign-in, sign-out and badge issue of on-site personnel (employees, suppliers, etc.). Contractor’s superintendent shall be accountable for the daily sign-in, sign-out and badge issue of their on-site personnel. Sign-in / Sign-out log shall be available for Owner review upon request. Any lost badge(s) shall be reported daily to the Owner so that badge(s) may be removed from the security system.

Contractor shall return badges at project completion.

B. The Government will have other projects on-going at the greenhouses in addition to this project.

Contractor shall coordinate and cooperate with the Owner and contractors of other projects.

(Other projects include “Greenhouse 401 – Repair Stub Wall” and “CDL – Repair Mechanical and Electrical Systems”).

C. Contractor may use the restrooms and water fountains at the facility. However, contractor shall minimize traffic into the facility.

D. Contractor may use existing electrical outlets and water hose bibs at the facility needed for the proposed renovations as long as such use does not disrupt on-going research. Contractor shall be responsible for providing extension cords and water hoses for such use.

E. Parking is very limited at CDL. Contractor shall contact University of Minnesota to determine available nearby parking. Contractor shall make necessary parking arrangements and shall pay all parking fees.

F. Contractor shall divert waste from landfill and recycle as practical. Diversion from landfill shall be tracked and documented (in pounds / weight). Contractor shall submit diversion documentation to the Government as part of project close-out. If Contractor does not divert any waste, Contractor shall furnish letter stating that no waste was diverted from landfill to recycle and why diversion was not practical.

G. The greenhouses will be available to the Contractor one at a time during performance of work under this Contract. Before work is started, the Contractor shall arrange, with the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, a sequence of procedures, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment, and use of approaches, corridors, and stairways. Contractor shall coordinate final inspection of the first renovated greenhouse so that beneficial occupancy can officially occur. If base bid options are awarded in the scope of work, a one-week transition period will be required before work is started on the other greenhouse.

H. Staging of construction materials shall be in area shown on drawing T-100 Title Sheet.

a. Contractor shall lay down a bed of aggregate on the proposed landscape area to minimize the run off of mud and grass onto the drive ways.

b. Contractors shall store all materials and equipment in this area.

c. Contractors waste removal dumpster shall be located in this area.

d. At the completion of the work the contractor shall remove all temporary aggregate from the site and reseed landscaped area to bring area back to the original condition.

1.8 EXISTING WORK

A. In addition to "FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements":

a. Remove or alter existing work as indicated in Contract Document in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remain.

b. Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Architect/Engineer. At the completion of operations, existing work shall be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

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PART 3 EXECUTION -- NOT USED.

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Section 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures

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1.1 Provide submittals according to schedule at end of this section.

A. The following describes each submittal type and procedures for approved and disapproved submittals.

1.2 SUBMITTAL DESCRIPTIONS

A. Shop Drawings

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

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

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

B. Product Data

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

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

C. Samples

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

D. Manufacturer's Instructions

a. Preprinted material describing installation of a product, system or material, including special notices and Material Safety Data sheets concerning impedances, hazards and safety precautions.

E. Closeout Submittals

a. Special requirements necessary to properly close out a construction contract. For example, Record Drawings, manufacturer's help and product lines necessary to maintain and install equipment. Also, submittal requirements necessary to properly close out a major phase of construction on a multi-phase contract.

1.3 SUBMITTAL PROCESS

A. Contractor shall review all submittals, including sub-contractor submittals, for compliance with bidding documents prior to submission to Owner / A-E. Contractor shall affix stamp indicating that they have completed the review.

B. Contractor shall provide eight copies of submittals to Architect. All subcontractors shall make submissions through the Contractor. The Architect shall review the submissions, circulate past engineers and Owner as required and return to Contractor

1.4 DISAPPROVED OR REJECTED SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor shall make corrections required by the Owner / Architect and Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. If the Contractor considers any correction or notation on the returned submittals to constitute a change to the contract drawings or specifications;

notice as required under the clause entitled, "Changes" is to be given to the Owner /

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Architect. Contractor shall be responsible for the dimensions and design of connection details and construction of work.

B. Failure to point out deviations may result in the Government requiring rejection and removal of such work at the Contractor's expense.

C. If changes are necessary to submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and resubmit the submittals in accordance with the contract requirements. No item of work requiring a submittal change is to be accomplished until the changed submittals are approved.

1.5 APPROVED/ACCEPTED SUBMITTALS

A. The Architect‘s approval or acceptance of submittals is not to be construed as a complete check. Approval or acceptance will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist, as the Contractor under the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) requirements of this contract is responsible for dimensions, the design of adequate connections and details, and the satisfactory construction of all work. After submittals have been approved or accepted by the Architect, no resubmittal for the purpose of substituting materials or equipment will be considered unless accompanied by an explanation of why a substitution is necessary.

1.6 APPROVED SAMPLES

A. Approval of a sample is only for the characteristics or use named in such approval and is not to be construed to change or modify any contract requirements. Before submitting samples, the Contractor to assure that the materials or equipment will be available in quantities required in the project. No change or substitution will be permitted after a sample has been approved.

B. Match the approved samples for Materials and equipment incorporated in the work.

C. Approval of the Contractor's samples by the Architect does not relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities under the contract.

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CONTRACTOR NAME Pending Secondary Review

Project: Greenhouse 400/401 - Replace Glazing Systems Complete

Client: USDA Incomplete

Task Order No.: AG-5114-D-09-0080 Revise and Resubmit

Bailey Edward No.: 0413-08-07

DIVISION 01: General Requirements

01 58 00 Shop Drawing Project Identification 6

01 77 00 Product Data Operation and Maintenance 1

01 77 00 Product Data Equipment/Product Warranty List 1

01 77 00 Closeout Submittals See 01 33 00 for Description 1

01 77 00 Closeout Submittals As-Built Drawings 1

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02 41 19 Video or Photos Pre-demolition 1

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08 80 10 Product Data Acrylic glazing panels 6

08 80 10 Product Data Sealants (each type) 6

08 80 10 Sample 12"x12" acrylic glazing panel 2

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13 34 13 Product Data Rack and Pinon arms 6

13 34 13 Product Data Drive shafts, hangers and bearings 6

13 34 13 Product Data Gear motor 6

13 34 13 Product Data Vent screen 6

13 34 13 Sample Vent screen mesh 2

13 34 13 Shop Drawing Plans, details, attachments for all Work 6

13 34 13 Operations and

Maintenance Manual rack and pinon arms and gear motor 6

Section 01 40 00 – Quality Requirements

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance and quality control.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

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

B. Quality-Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during and after execution of the Work to evaluate that completed construction complies with requirements. Services do not include contract enforcement activities performed by Architect.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Fabricator Qualifications: A firm experienced in producing products similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units.

B. Factory-Authorized Service Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative of manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to inspect installation of manufacturer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

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

D. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing products or systems similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance.

1.4 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Contractor Responsibilities: Unless otherwise indicated, provide quality-control services specified and required by authorities having jurisdiction. Maintain current records providing factual evidence that required quality control activities and/or tests have been performed. Include in these records the work of subcontractors and suppliers on an acceptable form that includes, as a minimum, the following information:

a. Contractor/subcontractor and their area of responsibility.

b. Operating plant/equipment with hours worked, idle, or down for repair.

c. Work performed each day, indicating giving location, description, and name of party who performed the work.

d. Test and/or control activities performed with results and references to specifica-tions/drawings requirements. Identify the control phase (Preparatory, Initial, Follow-up). List of deficiencies noted, along with corrective action.

e. Quantity of materials received at the site with statement as to acceptability, storage, and reference to specifications/drawings requirements.

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f. Submittals and deliverables reviewed, with contract reference, by whom, and action taken.

g. Job safety evaluations stating what was checked, results, and instructions or correc-tive actions.

h. Instructions given/received and conflicts in plans and/or specifications.

i. Contractor's verification statement: Indicate a description of the following:

i. trades working on the project;

ii. the number of personnel working;

iii. weather conditions encountered;

iv. any delays encountered.

v. Photograph of overall progress, any items which are problematic

j. Cover both conforming and deficient features and include a statement that equipment and materials incorporated in the work and workmanship comply with the contract.

Contractor shall provide a daily report of the above information (even if no work is performed) and shall submit to the Owner / A-E at the end of each week (electronic submission in the pdf format is acceptable).

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 REPAIR AND PROTECTION

A. Protect construction exposed by or for quality-control service activities.

B. Repair and protection are Contractor's responsibility, regardless of the assignment of responsibility for quality-control services.

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 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.

a. AMERICAN WOOD-PRESERVERS' ASSOCIATION (AWPA)

b. AWPA C1 (2003) All Timber Products - Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes

c. AWPA C2 (2003) Lumber, Timber, Bridge Ties and Mine Ties - Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00

1.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

A. SD-02 Shop Drawings

a. Preliminary drawing of project rendering shall be to scale, include indicated colors and symbols, and shall provide dimensions for symbols and lettering. Provide signboard support system for review.

1.4 PROJECT SIGN

A. Prior to initiating any work on site, provide one project identification sign at a location designated by the Contracting Officer. Construct the sign in accordance with project sign detail included as part of this specification and as attached at the end of this section.

Maintain sign throughout the life of the project. Upon completion of the project, remove the sign from the site.

B. Project Identification Signboard

a. A project identification signboard shall be provided in accordance with this specification and associated attachments. The signboard shall be provided at a conspicuous location on the job site where directed by the Contracting Officer.

i. The field of the sign shall consist of a 4 by 8 foot sheet of grade B-B medium density overlaid exterior plywood.

ii. Lumber shall be B or better Southern pine, pressure-preservative treated in accordance with AWPA C1 and AWPA C2. Nails shall be aluminum or galvanized steel.

iii. The entire signboard and supports shall be given one coat of exterior alkyd primer and two coats of exterior alkyd enamel paint. The lettering and sign work shall be performed by a skilled sign painter using paint known in the trade as bulletin colors. The colors, lettering sizes, and lettering styles shall be as

01 58 00 - 2 indicated. Where preservative-treated lumber is required, utilize only cured pressure treated wood which has had the chemicals leached from the surface of the wood prior to painting.

C. Signage Symbols, Logos and Artwork

a. The project sign shall utilize the Official USDA, ARS and Recovery.gov artwork.

i. USDA and ARS Symbols: The USDA symbol, accompanying signature and REE Agency ARS symbol shall be utilized in accordance with USDA, REE, ARS Policies and Procedures, REE Signage policy, Number 243 dated 4/19/99. The symbols shall maintain the proportion, typeface and color as specified in the standard. The two color USDA symbol shall be used. The guidelines have been attached to the rear of this section for reference purposes. More information on the on the USDA Symbol including downloadable symbols can be found at http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/services/logostrademarksmap.htm.

ii. ARRA emblem and corresponding logomark: The ARRA emblem and logomark shall be utilized in accordance with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, General Guidelines for Emblem and Logo Applications, version 1.0 dated 03/20/09. The symbols shall maintain the typeface, proportional character height, clear space, and color specified in the standard. The guidelines have been attached to the rear of this section for reference purposes.

b. Other signage text: Signage text for project name, design firms, and general and sub contractors shall typically utilize Helvetica typeface at the size indicated.

Design firms and contractors with special typeface and or logo artwork are permitted to utilize such art on the signage in accordance and within the size and placement limitations indicated.

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1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Project Conditions, Coordination.

B. Examination, preparation, and general installation procedures.

C. Cleaning and protection.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Procurement and Contracting Requirements.

B. Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures.

C. Section 01 40 00 - Quality Requirements.

D. Section 01 77 00 - Closeout Procedures.

1.3 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Dust Control: Execute work by methods to minimize raising dust from construction operations. Provide positive means to prevent air-borne dust from dispersing into atmosphere.

B. Noise Control: Provide methods, means, and facilities to minimize noise produced by construction operations.

C. Pollution Control: Provide methods, means, and facilities to prevent contamination of soil, water, and atmosphere from discharge of noxious, toxic substances, and pollutants produced by construction operations.

1.4 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and work of the various sections of the Project Manual to ensure efficient and orderly sequence of installation of interdependent construction elements, with provisions for accommodating items installed later.

B. Verify that utility requirements and characteristics of new operating equipment or temporary equipment are compatible with building utilities. Coordinate work of various sections having interdependent responsibilities for installing, connecting to, and placing in service, such equipment.

C. Coordinate completion and clean-up of work of separate sections.

D. Owner will continuously occupy premises. Coordinate access to site for correction of defective work and work not in accordance with Contract Documents, to minimize disruption of Owner's activities.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

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A. Verify that existing site conditions and substrate surfaces are acceptable for subsequent work. Start of work means acceptance of existing conditions.

B. Verify that existing substrate is capable of structural support or attachment of new work being applied or attached.

D. Examine and verify specific conditions described in individual specification sections.

E. Take field measurements before confirming product orders or beginning fabrication, to minimize waste due to over-ordering or mis-fabrication.

F. Verify that utility services are available, of the correct characteristics, and in the correct locations.

G. Prior to Cutting: Examine existing conditions prior to commencing work, including elements subject to damage or movement during cutting and patching. After uncovering existing work, assess conditions affecting performance of work. Commencing cutting or patching shall mean acceptance of existing conditions.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Clean substrate surfaces prior to applying next material or substance.

B. Seal cracks or openings of substrate prior to applying next material or substance.

C. Apply manufacturer required or recommended substrate primer, sealer, or conditioner prior to applying any new material or substance in contact or bond.

3.3 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Install products as specified in individual sections, in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and recommendations, and so as to avoid waste due to necessity for replacement.

B. Make vertical elements plumb and horizontal elements level, unless otherwise indicated.

C. Install equipment and fittings plumb and level, neatly aligned with adjacent vertical and horizontal lines, unless otherwise indicated.

D. Make consistent texture on surfaces, with seamless transitions, unless otherwise indicated.

E. Make neat transitions between different surfaces, maintaining texture and appearance.

3.4 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. Maintain areas free of waste materials, debris, and rubbish. Maintain site in a clean and orderly condition.

B. Collect and remove waste materials, debris, and trash/rubbish from site periodically and dispose off-site; do not burn or bury.

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A. Protect installed work from damage by construction operations.

B. Protect all interior areas from moisture and exposure to environmental conditions during the removal and demolition activities of the roof penetrations and partial roof system replacement.

C. Remove protective coverings when no longer needed; reuse or recycle plastic coverings.

3.6 FINAL CLEANING

A. See 01 77 00 for final cleaning requirements.

Section 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures

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1.1 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.

a. ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

b. ASTM E 1971 (2005) Stewardship for the Cleaning of Commercial and Institutional

Buildings

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES:

a. Operation and Maintenance Data

b. Equipment/Product Warranty List

c. Closeout Submittals

d. As-Built Drawings

1.3 EQUIPMENT/PRODUCT WARRANTIES

A. Equipment/Product Warranty List

a. Furnish to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative a bound and indexed notebook containing written warranties for equipment/products furnished under the contract, and prepare a complete listing of such equipment/products. The equipment/products list shall state the specification section applicable to the equipment/product, duration of the warranty, start date of the warranty, ending date of the warranty, and the point of contact for fulfillment of the warranty. The warranty period shall begin on the same date as project acceptance and shall continue for the full product warranty period. Execute the full list and deliver to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative prior to final acceptance of the facility.

1.4 CLEANUP

A. Provide final cleaning in accordance with ASTM E 1971. Leave premises "broom clean." Comply with GS-37 for general purpose cleaning and bathroom cleaning. Only nonhazardous cleaning materials, including natural cleaning materials, shall be used in the final cleanup. Clean interior and exterior glass surfaces exposed to view; remove temporary labels, stains and foreign substances; polish transparent and glossy surfaces. Clean equipment and fixtures to a sanitary condition. Clean debris from roofs, gutters, downspouts and drainage systems. Sweep paved areas and rake clean landscaped areas. Remove waste and surplus materials, rubbish and construction facilities from the site. Promptly and legally transport and dispose of any trash. Do not burn, bury, or otherwise dispose of trash on the project site.

PART 2 PRODUCTS -- NOT USED.

PART 3 EXECUTION -- NOT USED.

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Base Bid: Section Includes:

a. Greenhouse 400: Removal of glazing at roof as noted on Drawings and Specifications

b. Greenhouse 400: Selective removal and reinstallation of electrical wiring and automatic vent operating equipment at north roof vents; and selective removal and reinstallation of manual chain and pulley vent operating equipment at south roof vents as noted on Drawings and Specifications. Remove and reinstall existing cooling pads at all roof vents.

B. Bid Option 1: Section Includes:

a. Greenhouse 401: Removal of glazing at roof as noted on Drawings and Specifications.

C. Bid Option 2: Selection Includes:

a. Greenhouse 400: Removal of glazing at side walls as noted on Drawings and

Specifications.

b. Greenhouse 400: Removal of screens and screen frames at side vents.

D. Bid Option 3: Selection Includes:

a. Greenhouse 401: Removal of glazing at side walls as noted on Drawings and

Specifications.

b. Greenhouse 401: Removal of screens and screen frames at side vents.

E. Bid Option 4: Selection Includes:

a. Greenhouse 400: Replace base bid scope concerning reinstallation of existing automatic vent operating equipment at roof vents with selective removal of electrical wiring and automatic vent operating equipment at roof vents.

b. Greenhouse 400: Selective removal of electrical wiring and automatic vent operating equipment at side vents. Remove and reinstall existing cooling pads.

F. Bid Option 5: Selection Includes

a. Greenhouse 401: Selective removal of electrical wiring and automatic vent operating system at roof vents. This includes motors, vent arms, pipe shafts and related equipment. Remove and reinstall cooling pads.

b. Greenhouse 401: Selective removal of pneumatic vent operating equipment at side vents. Remove and reinstall existing cooling pads.

G. Related Requirements:

a. Section 01 11 00 "Summary of Work".

b. Section 01 73 00 "Execution Requirements".

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 Reinstall: Detach items from existing construction, prepare for reuse, and reinstall where indicated.

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

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1.3 MATERIALS OWNERSHIP

A. Owner retains the right to retain any removed materials / equipment. Contractor shall coordinate with Owner any equipment / materials to be retained prior to starting demolition operations. Unless otherwise indicated, demolition waste becomes property of Contractor.

1.4 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Pre-demolition Conference: Conduct conference at Project site with Architect, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, and all trades impacted.

a. Inspect and discuss condition of construction to be selectively demolished.

b. Review areas where existing construction is to remain and requires protection.

1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Schedule of Selective Demolition Activities: Indicate the following:

a. Detailed sequence of selective demolition and removal work, with starting and ending dates for each activity. Ensure Owner's building manager's and other tenants' on-site operations are uninterrupted.

b. Interruption of utility services. Indicate how long utility services will be interrupted.

B. Pre-demolition Photographs or Video: Submit before Work begins.

1.6 FIELD CONDITIONS

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

B. Notify Architect of discrepancies between existing conditions and Drawings before proceeding with selective demolition.

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

D. Utility Service: Maintain existing utilities indicated to remain in service and protect them against damage during selective demolition operations.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

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

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

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that utilities have been disconnected before starting selective demolition operations.

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B. Review record documents of existing construction provided by Owner. Owner does not guarantee that existing conditions are same as those indicated in record documents.

C. Survey existing conditions and correlate with requirements indicated to determine extent of selective demolition required.

D. Survey of Existing Conditions: Record existing conditions by use of preconstruction photographs or preconstruction videotapes.

3.2 UTILITY SERVICES AND MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

A. Existing Services/Systems to Remain: Maintain services/systems indicated to remain and protect them against damage.

a. Comply with requirements for existing services/systems interruptions specified in

Division 01 Section "Summary of Work."

3.3 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION, GENERAL

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 within limitations of governing regulations and as follows:

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

3.4 DISPOSAL OF DEMOLISHED MATERIALS

A. General: Except for items or materials indicated to be recycled, reused, salvaged, reinstalled, or otherwise indicated to remain Owner's property, remove demolished materials from Project site and legally dispose of them.

a. Do not allow demolished materials to accumulate on-site.

b. Remove and transport debris in a manner that will prevent spillage on adjacent surfaces and areas.

c. Transport demolished materials off Owner's property and legally dispose of them.

B. Burning: Do not burn demolished materials.

3.5 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION SCHEDULE

A. See drawings for all items noted to be demolished, salvaged, reinstalled and/or disposed of

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1.1 BASE BID WORK INCLUDES

A. Greenhouse 400: Remove and dispose of all existing acrylic glazing at the roof; replace panels; provide new sealant, gaskets, base caps and bar caps. Reuse existing aluminum extrusions as noted on Drawings and Specifications.

1.2 BID OPTION 1 WORK INCLUDES

A. Greenhouse 401: Remove and dispose of all existing acrylic glazing at the roof; replace panels; provide new sealant, gaskets, base caps and bar caps. Reuse exiting aluminum extrusions as noted on Drawings and Specifications.

1.3 BID OPTION 2 WORK INCLUDES

A. Greenhouse 400: Remove and dispose of all existing acrylic glazing at the exterior walls;

replace panels; provide new sealant, gaskets, base caps and bar caps. Reuse existing

1.4 BID OPTION 3 WORK INCLUDES

A. Greenhouse 401: Remove and dispose of all existing acrylic glazing at the exterior walls;

replace panels; provide new sealant, gaskets, base caps and bar caps. Reuse existing

1.5 BID OPTION 4 WORK INCLUDES: No glazing work included.

1.6 BID OPTION 5 WORK INCLUDES: No glazing work included.

1.7 RELATED WORK

A. See “Section 011100 Summary of the Work”, which details scope of work for the entire project.

1.8 EXISTING CONDITIONS

A. Only one greenhouse will be available at one time. Maintain protected egress and access at all times.

B. Provide all such security devices as necessary to protect against accidental trespass or accident by falling.

1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. All products shall be manufactured and installed in accordance with the respective manufacturer’s published product specifications and installation instructions except as exceeded or otherwise modified herein.

B. Qualifications of installers: Provide at least one person who shall be thoroughly trained and experienced in the skills required, who shall be completely familiar with the referenced standards and the requirements of this work, and who shall personally direct all installations performed under this Section of these Specifications.

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C. All work to be carefully executed as to not damage the plants, furnishings, equipment, or any other existing item. Remove and dispose of any debris in and around the greenhouse.

1.10 REFERENCES

A. Manufacturer's catalogs: The acceptable manufacturer's catalogs, current at date of bidding documents, are incorporated by reference to the same force and effect as if repeated herein at length.

1.11 PRODUCT HANDLING

A. Protection:

a. Use adequate means to protect aluminum glazing caps and acrylic glazing panels and accessory items from deformation, defacements or other damage during fabrication, delivery, storage, handling and installation.

b. Store all materials as per manufacturer’s written instructions.

c. Scratches, gouges, and defacements will be cause for rejection of the installed system and replacement shall be the full responsibility of the Contractor at no additional cost to the Owner.

1.12 SUBMITTALS

A. Provide six copies of product data for the following items:

a. Acrylic glazing panels

b. Each type of sealant required

B. Provide samples for the following items:

a. Two 12” x 12” samples of acrylic glazing panel

1.13 ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

A. Do not demolish or install work during rainy or other adverse weather conditions.

B. Do not install materials at temperatures lower than recommended by respective material manufacturer for the product used.

C. Do not install any Asbestos Containing Products. Verify with manufacturers that no supplied products (whether listed or otherwise) contain asbestos.

D. Contractor shall provide temporary barriers or warning signs announcing construction activity in any adjacent traffic patterns.

1.14 DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Conduct cleaning and disposal operations to comply with codes, ordinances, regulations, and antipollution laws.

a. Do not allow debris to accumulate that will be windblown to neighboring sites.

b. Enforce reduce/reuse/recycle to meet the EPA’s Pollution Prevention and Waste

Minimization programs.

c. Burning of any wrapping or cartons on site is strictly prohibited.

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2.1 ACRYLIC GLAZING

A. All acrylic glazing shall be glazed into an aluminum gasketed glazing system approved by the acrylic manufacturer. Glazing system shall provide closure for all edges of acrylic glazing panels. There should be provisions made within the glazing system to handle expansion and contraction as required by the acrylic manufacturer.

B. All acrylic glazing shall bear the label of its manufacturer indicating quality and thickness and compliance to codes and standards where applicable.

C. All glazing to be relatively distortion-free with any distortion waver in the horizontal direction.

D. Acrylic Double Skinned Sheet – All acrylic glazing panels shall match existing, and be clear 16mm type with 32 mm on center flutes.

a. Deglas Impact SDP No Drip

b. Approved equal

2.2 SEALANT

A. All “caulking” or “sealant” for glazing system shall be medium modulus, one part, high performance, neutral cure silicone sealant, color “clear”

a. Tremco Spectrum 2

b. Approved equal

B. Primers:

a. If a primer is recommended by the manufacturer of the caulk or sealant for the various surfaces and conditions involved, provide primer furnished by the manufacturer. If the manufacturer’s specifications for a specific material state that a primer is not needed, no primer is required.

3.1 INSTALLATION OF ACRYLIC GLAZING

A. Setting of glazing

a. Set glazing in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

b. Maintain manufacturer’s setting tolerance and clearances.

B. Protect aluminum finishes from marring or disfigurement during construction.

C. Apply any foil tape and/or mesh tape as per manufacturer’s guidelines and the National

Greenhouse Glazing Manufacturer’s (NGMA) glazing recommendations.

D. Sealants

a. Install sealant at locations indicated on plans and locations recommended by glazing manufacturer.

b. Surfaces to receive the sealant shall be dry, clean, free of loose dirt, dust, oil, grease, or other foreign material before application.

c. Install sealant and any associated primers in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s application instructions, including depth-to-width ratio of joints.

Verify with manufacturer the appropriate sealant for installation. Use nozzle sizes that can enter the joints. Apply the material under pressure such as to densely compact the joints continuously and completely full without voids.

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d. The installations shall be neat and uniform with no caulking or sealant smeared on adjacent surfaces.

E. Exhaust vent

a. Provide temporary support for exhaust vent fans located in greenhouse glazing until new glazing is installed and secured.

3.2 VENT PANELS

A. Contractor to disconnect all vent motor wiring and associated windmill wiring before replacing glazing on vent panels. All electrical work to be done by a qualified electrician. Prior to disconnecting any wiring, the Contractor is required to contact the User. Motors are to be reconnected and system to be made fully operational after panel replacement.

B. Side vents and ridge vents are to be operable as much as possible, only to be disconnected as required for panel replacement.

C. Refer to Section 13 34 13 “Greenhouse Vent Systems” for specific work related to vent operation equipment.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Water Spray Test: After installation of a minimum of 16 lineal feet of roof glazing as measured along the length of the ridge conduct a water test in accordance with ASTM E 331 and ASTM 547 where a minimum of two panel widths are subjected to a uniform flow rate of water at 2.86psf (corresponding to a wind velocity of 33.4 mph) for 10 minutes with no water penetration to the interior.

a. Repair or remove work where test results indicate water penetration of systems.

b. Perform additional testing to determine resistance to water penetration of replaced or additional work

3.4 CLEANUP

A. Upon completion of reglazing, thoroughly clean all acrylic surfaces, correct all imperfections, replace all damaged materials, and leave all labels on the glazing panels until they have been inspected and approved by the Architect, but remove all labels immediately thereafter.

B. During the construction period, maintain public streets and public walks in and around the site free from excessive dust, mud, and debris.

C. Ensure that parking areas immediately adjacent to greenhouse and within the construction limit line are swept clean and that any screws or metal items are removed.

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1.1 BASE BID

A. Greenhouse 400: Remove existing automatic vent operating equipment (motors, rack & pinions, pipe shafts, hangers and related hardware) from roof vents on north side.

Reinstall this existing automatic vent operating equipment (motors, rack & pinions, hangers and related hardware) to south side roof vents. Intercept conduit / wiring of existing power and control circuits associated with removed vent operating systems.

Extend circuiting and connect to relocated automatic vent operating equipment and provide properly functioning system.

B. Greenhouse 400: Remove existing manual vent operating equipment (elbow arms, pipe shafts, hangers and related hardware) from the roof vents on the south side. Reinstall this existing manual vent operating equipment (elbow arms, pipe shafts, hangers and related hardware) to the north side roof vents.

1.2 BID OPTION 1: No vent systems work included.

1.3 BID OPTION 2: Greenhouse 400: Install new screens and frames for all side wall vents to replace existing.

1.4 BID OPTION 3: Greenhouse 401: Install new screens and frames for all side wall vents to replace existing.

1.5 BID OPTION 4

A. Greenhouse 400: In lieu of installing existing automatic vent operating equipment to the south side roof vents as noted for the base bid, install new automatic vent operating equipment to the south side roof vent. This includes new motors, rack & pinions, pipe shafts, hangers and related hardware. Remove and reinstall existing cooling pads.

Intercept conduit / wiring of existing power and control circuits associated with removed vent operating systems. Extend circuiting and connect to relocated automatic vent operating equipment and provide properly functioning system.

B. Greenhouse 400: Install new automatic vent operating equipment to all side wall vents to replace existing automatic vent operating equipment. This includes new motors, rack & pinions, pipe shafts, hangers and related hardware. Remove and reinstall existing cooling pads. Intercept conduit / wiring of existing power and control circuits associated with removed vent operating systems. Extend circuiting and connect to new automatic vent operating equipment and provide properly functioning system.

1.6 BID OPTION 5

A. Greenhouse 401: Install new automatic vent operating equipment on south side vents to replace the existing automatic vent operating equipment. This includes new motors, rack & pinions, pipe shafts, hangers and related hardware. Remove and reinstall existing cooling pads. Intercept conduit / wiring of existing power and control circuits associated

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B. Greenhouse 401: Install new automatic vent operating equipment to all side wall vents to replace existing pneumatic vent operating equipment. This includes new motors, rack & pinions, pipe shafts, hangers and related hardware. Remove and reinstall existing cooling pads. Intercept conduit / wiring of existing power and control circuits associated

1.7 RELATED WORK

A. See “Section 011100 Summary of the Work”, which details scope of work for the entire project

1.8 EXISTING CONDITIONS

A. Only one…