Specifications.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

Design Phase Services Final Submission - Specifications Task Order No. AG-5114-D-09-0078 Contract No. AG-3K15-53-3K15-4-1500 Order Date. 9/09/09 BED Project No. 0413-08-12

Repair Building 17 Finishes

USDA-ARS

Avian Disease and Oncology Laboratory (ADOL) East Lansing, MI

BY: ARCHITECT

Bailey Edward Design

35 E Wacker Drive Suite 2800 Chicago, IL 60601

312-440-2300

DATE: 04/21/10

Bailey Edward Architecture 0413-0812 DIVISION 0 Table Of Contents

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Division 0

Division 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of the Work 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 42 00 Sources for Reference Publications 01 50 00 Temporary Construction Facilities and Controls 01 73 00 Execution Requirements 01 73 20 Selective Demolition 01 73 29 Cutting and Patching 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures

Division 3 CONCRETE

03 01 08 Restoration of Concrete 03 30 01 Concrete

Division 6 WOOD AND PLASTICS

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

Division 7 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 46 00 Siding 07 62 00 Aluminum Flashing and Trim 07 72 00 Snow Melting System 07 92 00 Joint Sealants

Division 8 DOORS AND WINDOWS

08 11 00 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08 91 00 Metal Wall Louvers

Division 9 INTERIOR FINISHES

09 70 50 Epoxy Resin Composition Flooring 09 77 50 Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Wall Panels 09 91 00 Painting

Division 15 MECHANICAL

15 08 30 Piping Insulation 15 37 13 Diffusers Registers and Grilles

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earth Moving

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DRAWING List:

G000 Cover Sheet

G100 Site Plan

C100 Bid Option 1: Grading & Drainage Plan

A101 Demolition, Floor and Ceiling Plan

A401 Elevations, Wall Sections, Door Schedule

Bailey Edward Architecture 0413-0812 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. General: The work at Building 17 at the Avian Disease and Oncology Laboratory (ADOL) in East Lansing, Michigan includes repairs and restoration to architectural exterior and interior finishes / components. Building 17 at ADOL is a single-story, poultry housing facility constructed in 1951.

The existing interior finishes have a deteriorated lead paint coating. New interior spaces shall provide surfaces suitable for power washing by facility staff. The work is expected to occur in a single phase with the building not occupied throughout the duration of the project.

B. Project Description – BASE BID: The lump sum amount for all work to provide repairs, replacement and improvements of interior finishes and architectural components with limited heating, ventilation, plumbing and electrical work as indicated on the Drawings and Specifications.

1.2 BID OPTIONS

A. Bid Option 1: The lump sum amount for all work to provide replacement of concrete pad at feed bin, to provide storm water drainage system improvements and to provide re-grading of site surrounding existing building to improve drainage as indicated on the Drawings and Specifications.

B. Bid Option 2: The lump sum amount for all work to provide new exterior concrete slabs/aprons, to provide selective exterior aluminum siding repairs and to provide replacement of exterior louvers as indicated on the Drawings and Specifications.

C. Bid Option 3: The lump sum amount for all work to provide new exterior guttering system, downspouts and splash pads as indicated on the Drawings and Specifications.

D. Bid Option 4: The lump sum amount for all work to provide new ice-melt system including accessories and associated electrical installations for properly operating system as indicated on the Drawings and Specifications.

1.3 UNIT PRICE

A. Unit Price: None identified

1.4 LOCATION

A. The work is located at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Facilities, Avian Disease and Oncology Laboratory (ADOL), East Lansing, Michigan. See the location map on sheet G000.

1.5 CONTRACT DRAWINGS

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

1.6 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

A. The scope of work indicated on the Drawings and Specifications at Building 17 shall be completed when Building 17 is unoccupied. This time period shall be coordinated and confirmed with the Owner. For bidding purposes, the Contractor shall assume the time period available for their work to be July 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010. All interior renovations must be completed

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1.7 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.

1.8 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES

A. Notify the COR and COTR by email prior to start of excavation 15 calendar days prior to starting excavation work. Verify the elevations of existing piping, utilities, and any type of underground or encased obstruction not indicated to be removed but indicated or discovered during surveying in locations to be traversed by piping, structure other work to be conducted or installed. Verify elevations before installing new work closer than nearest manhole or other structure at which an adjustment in grade can be made. Information provided on drawings is based upon existing documents. The contractor is responsible for final location of utilities.

1.9 CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

1. Construction personnel who will visit the project site or will be working at the project site cannot have any type of birds or fowl at home and cannot have visited a chicken farm within 7 days prior to being on site. This includes Contractor, their sub-contractors, suppliers, etc.

2. Contractor shall sequence and schedule renovations such that work on west side of the facility are completed before completing any work on the east side of the facility. If any construction personnel, equipment and vehicles enter east side and then has a need to enter the west side;

personnel, equipment and vehicles shall be disinfected prior to re-entering west side.

3. The Government will issue security badges to the Contractor for daily sign-in, sign-out and badge issue to their on-site personnel (employees, sub-contractor employees, suppliers, etc).

Contractor’s superintendent shall be accountable for the daily sign-in, sign-out and badge issue of their employees. Sign-in / sign-out log shall be available for Owner review upon request. Any lost badges shall be reported daily to the Owner so that badge(s) may be removed by the security system. Contractor shall return badges at project completion.

4. Contractor shall provide drinking water for their employees and employees of their sub-contractor.

Water fountains at the facility are not available for Contractor’s use.

5. Contractor may use electrical outlets and water hose bids at the facility for the proposed renovations as long as such use does not interfere with ongoing research and facility operations.

Contractor shall be responsible for providing extension cords and water hoses for such use.

6. Parking will be available at the project site for the Contractor. Contractor shall coordinate exact location of parking with Owner’s on-site representative.

7. Exterior space is available at the facility for storage of materials and limited interior storage space is available. Contractor shall coordinate exact location(s) with Owner’s on-site representative.

8. 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.

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1.10 PRODUCTS FURNISHED BY GOVERNMENT

A. The Government has existing items which are to be salvaged for relocation and installation.

These are identified on the drawings.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

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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

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

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

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

B. Product Data

1. 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.

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

C. Samples

1. 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.

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

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

D. Design Data

1. Design calculations, mix designs, analyses or other data pertaining to a part of work.

E. Test Reports

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

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

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

4. Investigation reports.

5. Daily logs and checklists.

6. Final acceptance test and operational test procedure.

F. Certificates

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

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

3. Confined space entry permits.

4. Text of posted operating instructions.

G. Manufacturer's Instructions

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

H. Manufacturer's Field Reports

1. Documentation of the testing and verification actions taken by manufacturer's representative at the job site, in the vicinity of the job site, or on a sample taken from the job site, on a portion of the work, during or after installation, to confirm compliance with manufacturer's standards or instructions. The documentation must be signed by an authorized official of a testing laboratory or agency and must state the test results; and indicate whether the material, product, or system has passed or failed the test.

2. Factory test reports.

I. Operation and Maintenance Data

1. Data that is furnished by the manufacturer, or the system provider, to the equipment operating and maintenance personnel. This data is needed by operating and maintenance personnel for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance and repair of the item.

2. This Data is intended to be incorporated in an operations and maintenance manual or control system.

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3. Submit an Equipment/Product Warranty List including each product provided.

4. Submit for each product provided:

i. Cleaning recommendations.

ii. Maintenance and repair procedures.

iii. Removal and replacement instructions.

iv. Spare parts and supply list.

v. Parts identification.

vi. Contractor information.

J. Closeout Submittals

1. Documentation to record compliance with technical or administrative requirements or to establish an administrative mechanism.

2. 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 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 Architect. 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 Architect. Contractor is 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, and indicates only that. 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

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A. Approval of a sample is only for the characteristics or use named in such approval and is not 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. If requested, approved samples, including those which may be damaged in testing, will be returned to the Contractor, at his expense, upon completion of the contract. Samples not approved will also be returned to the Contractor at its expense, if so requested.

C. Failure of any materials to pass the specified tests will be sufficient cause for refusal to consider, under this contract, any further samples of the same brand or make of that material. Government reserves the right to disapproved any material or equipment which previously has proved unsatisfactory in service.

D. Samples of various materials or equipment delivered on the site or in place may be taken by the Architect for testing. Samples failing to meet contract requirements will automatically void previous approvals. Contractor shall replace such materials or equipment to meet contract requirements.

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

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United States Department of Agriculture

Task Order No. AG-5114-D-09-0078 Bailey Edward Project No: 0413-08-12 Agency: Agricultural Research Service

Project Location - East Lansing, Michigan Pending Secondary Review Building 17 Finishes Complete Incomplete Revise and Resubmit

SECTION #

TITLE

SHOP DWG.

OR

SAMPLE

DIVISION 01

01 73 20 Selective Demolition X X 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures X X X

DIVISION 03

03 01 08 Restoration of Concrete X X X 03 30 01 Cast-in-Place Concrete X X X X

S h o p

D ra w in g s

C o lo r

C h ar ts

S ch ed u le s architecture

BAILEY EDWARD

S p ar e

P ar ts

In sp ec ti o n s, T es t

R ep o rt s

O th er

S ee s p ec if ic at io n se ct io n

M an u fa ct u re r' s C er ti fi ca ti o n

M an u fa ct u re r

In st ru ct io n

M ix

D es ig n

M o ck -u p s

L E

E D

S u b m it ta ls

O p er at io n

M ai n te n an ce M an u al

P ro d u ct D at a

S am p le s

W ar ra n ti es

B o n d s

DIVISION 07

07 46 00 Siding X X X 07 62 00 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim X X X X 07 72 00 Snow Melting System X X 07 92 00 Joint Sealants X X X X X X X X

DIVISION 08

08 11 00 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames X 08 91 00 Metal Wall Louvers X

DIVISION 09

09 70 50 Epoxy Resin Composition Flooring X X X X X

09 77 50 Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Wall Panels X X X X 09 91 00 Painting X X X

DIVISION 15

15 08 30 Piping Insulation X X 15 37 13 Diffusers, Registers, and Grilles X X

DIVISION 31

31 20 00 Earth Moving X

Submittal Log

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.

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

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

2. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality-control services required by Architect, Owner, or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this Section.

C. See Divisions 2 through 31 Sections for specific test and inspection requirements.

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.

C. Testing Agency: An entity engaged by the Contractor to perform specific tests, inspections, or both. Testing laboratory shall mean the same as testing agency.

1.3 DELEGATED DESIGN

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

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

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For testing agencies specified in "Quality Assurance" Article to demonstrate their capabilities and experience. Include proof of qualifications in the form of a recent report on the inspection of the testing agency by a recognized authority.

B. Delegated-Design Submittal: In addition to Shop Drawings, Product Data, and other required submittals, submit a statement, signed and sealed by the responsible design professional, for each product and system specifically assigned to Contractor to be designed or certified by a design professional, indicating that the products and systems are in compliance with performance and design criteria indicated. Include list of codes, loads, and other factors used in performing these services.

C. Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports that include the following:

1. Date of issue.

2. Project title and number.

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

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

5. Names of individuals making tests and inspections.

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

7. Identification of product and Specification Section.

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8. Complete test or inspection data.

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

10. Ambient conditions at time of sample taking and testing and inspecting.

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

12. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

13. Recommendations on retesting and re-inspecting.

D. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For Owner's records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on performance of the Work.

1.5 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.

E. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally qualified to practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing engineering services of the kind indicated. Engineering services are defined as those performed for installations of the system, assembly, or products that are similar to those indicated for this Project in material, design, and extent.

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

1. Requirement for specialists shall not supersede building codes and similar regulations governing the Work, nor interfere with local trade-union jurisdictional settlements and similar conventions.

G. Testing Agency Qualifications: An agency with the experience and capability to conduct testing and inspecting indicated, as documented by ASTM E 548, and that specializes in types of tests and inspections to be performed.

1.6 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Contractor Responsibilities: Unless otherwise indicated, provide quality-control services speci-fied 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:

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1. Contractor/subcontractor and their area of responsibility.

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

3. Work performed each day, giving location, description, and by whom.

4. 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.

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

6. Submittals and deliverables reviewed, with contract reference, by whom, and action tak-en.

7. Offsite surveillance activities, including actions taken.

8. Job safety evaluations stating what was checked, results, and instructions or corrective actions.

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

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

a. trades working on the project;

b. the number of personnel working;

c. weather conditions encountered;

d. any delays encountered.

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

11. Cover both conforming and deficient features and include a statement that equipment and materials incorporated in the work and workmanship comply with the contract. Fur-nish the original and one copy of these records in report form (Or electronically by PDF) to the Architect and Government daily within 24 hours after the date covered by the re-port, except that reports need not be submitted for days on which no work is performed.

As a minimum, prepare and submit one report for every 7 days of no work and on the last day of a no work period. All calendar days must be accounted for throughout the life of the contract. The first report following a day of no work will be for that day only.

B Contractor Responsibility for testing:

1. Quality control services are the Contractor's responsibility. Engage a qualified testing agency to perform these quality-control services.

2. Notify testing agencies at least 48 hours in advance of time when Work that requires testing or inspecting will be performed.

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

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

Documents are Contractor's responsibility.

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

C. Manufacturer's Field Services: Where indicated, engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect field-assembled components and equipment installation, including service connections. Report results in writing.

D. Retesting/Reinspecting: Regardless of whether original tests or inspections were Contractor's responsibility, provide quality-control services, including retesting and reinspecting, for construction that revised or replaced Work that failed to comply with requirements established by the Contract Documents.

E. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Cooperate with Architect and Contractor in performance of duties. Provide qualified personnel to perform required tests and inspections.

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1. Notify Architect and Contractor promptly of irregularities or deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of its services.

2. Interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from requirements.

3. Submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control service through Contractor.

4. Do not release, revoke, alter, or increase requirements of the Contract Documents or approve or accept any portion of the Work.

5. Do not perform any duties of Contractor.

F. Associated Services: Cooperate with agencies performing required tests, inspections, and similar quality-control services, and provide reasonable auxiliary services as requested. Notify agency sufficiently in advance of operations to permit assignment of personnel. Provide the following:

1. Access to the Work.

2. Incidental labor and facilities necessary to facilitate tests and inspections.

3. Adequate quantities of representative samples of materials that require testing and inspecting. Assist agency in obtaining samples.

4. Facilities for storage and field-curing of test samples.

5. Delivery of samples to testing agencies.

6. Preliminary design mix proposed for use for material mixes that require control by testing agency.

7. Security and protection for samples and for testing and inspecting equipment at Project site.

G. Coordination: Coordinate sequence of activities to accommodate required quality-assurance and quality-control services with a minimum of delay and to avoid necessity of removing and replacing construction to accommodate testing and inspecting.

1. Schedule times for tests, inspections, obtaining samples, and similar activities.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 REPAIR AND PROTECTION

A. General: On completion of testing, inspecting, sample taking, and similar services, repair damaged construction and restore substrates and finishes.

1. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other Sections of these Specifications.

2. Comply with the Contract Document requirements for Division 1 Section "Cutting and Patching."

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

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

END OF SECTION 01 40 00

Section 01 42 00 Sources for Reference Publications

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1.1 REFERENCES

Various publications are referenced in other sections of the specifications to establish requirements for the work. These references are identified in each section by document number, date and title. The document number used in the citation is the number assigned by the standards producing organization, (e.g. ASTM B 564 Nickel Alloy Forgings). However, when the standards producing organization has not assigned a number to a document, an identifying number has been assigned for reference purposes.

1.2 ORDERING INFORMATION

The addresses of the standards publishing organizations whose documents are referenced in other sections of these specifications are listed below, and if the source of the publications is different from the address of the sponsoring organization, that information is also provided. Documents listed in the specifications with numbers which were not assigned by the standards producing organization should be ordered from the source by title rather than by number.

ACI INTERNATIONAL (ACI)

38800 Country Club Drive Farmington Hills, MI 48331 Ph: 248-848-3700 Fax: 248-848-3701 E-mail: bkstore@concrete.org Internet: http://www.concrete.org

ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION (AA)

National Headquarters 1525 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600 Arlington, VA 22209 Ph: 703-358-2960 Fax: 703-358-2961 Internet: http://www.aluminum.org

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

1819 L Street, NW, 6th Floor Washington, DC 20036 Ph: 202-293-8020 Fax: 202-293-9287 E-mail: info@ansi.org Internet: http://www.ansi.org/ --- ANSI documents beginning with the letter "S" can be ordered from:

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (ASCE)

1801 Alexander Bell Drive Reston, VA 20191-4400 Ph: 703-295-6300 - 800-548-2723 Fax: 703-295-6222 E-mail: marketing@asce.org Internet: http://www.asce.org

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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING

ENGINEERS (ASHRAE)

1791 Tullie Circle, NE Atlanta, GA 30329 Ph: 800-527-4723 or 404-636-8400 Fax: 404-321-5478 E-mail: ashrae@ashrae.org Internet: http://www.ashrae.org

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700 West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 Ph: 610-832-9500 Fax: 610-832-9555 E-mail: service@astm.org Internet: http://www.astm.org

CONCRETE REINFORCING STEEL INSTITUTE (CRSI)

933 North Plum Grove Road Schaumburg, IL 60173-4758 Ph: 847-517-1200 Fax: 847-517-1206 Internet: http://www.crsi.org/

CONCRETE SAWING AND DRILLING ASSOCIATION (CSDA)

11001 Danka Way North, Suite 1 St Petersburg, FL 33716

PH: 727-577-5004

Fax: 272-577-5012 E-mail: info@csda.org Internet: http://www.csda.org

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC)

4330 East-West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814-4408 Ph: 301-504-7923 Fax: 301-504-0124 or 301-504-0025 E-mail: info@cpsc.gov Internet: http://www.cpsc.gov

DOOR AND HARDWARE INSTITUTE (DHI)

14150 Newbrook Dr.

Chantily, VA 20151-2232 Ph: 703-222-2010 Fax: 703-222-2410 E-mail: infor@dhi.org Internet: http://www.dhi.org

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)

1000 Independance Ave. SW Washington, DC 20585 Ph: 800-342-5363 Fax: 202-586-4403 E-mail: dmteam@hq.doe.gov Internet: http://www.eh.doe.gov/

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INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL (ICC)

5360 Workman Mill Road Whittier, CA 90601 Ph: 562-699-0541 Fax: 562-699-9721 E-mail: webmaster@iccsafe.org Internet: www.iccsafe.org

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS (ICBO)

5360 Workman Mill Road Whittier, CA 90601-2298 Ph: 800-284-4406 and 562-699-0541 Fax: 562-692-3853 Internet: http://www.icbo.org

INTERNATIONAL CONCRETE REPAIR INSTITUTE

3166 S. River Road, Suite 132 Des Plaines, IL 60018 Phone: 847-827-0830 Fax: 847-827-0832 Internet: http://www.icri.org

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7471 Ph: 617-770-3000 Fax: 617-770-0700 E-mail: webmaster@nfpa.org Internet: http://www.nfpa.org

NATIONAL READY MIXED CONCRETE ASSOCIATION (NRMCA)

900 Spring Street Silver Spring, MD 20910 Ph: 301-587-1400 Fax: 301-585-4219 Internet: http://www.nrmca.org

NATURAL RESOURCE, AGRICULTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICE (NRAES)

Cooperative Extension P.O. Box 4557 Ithaca, NY 14852-4557 Ph: 607-255-7654 Fax: 607-254-8770 E-mail: nraes@cornell.edu Internet: http://www.nraes.org

PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE INSTITUTE (PDI)

800 Turnpike Street, Suite 300 North Andover, MA 01845 Ph: 978-557-0720 or 800-589-8956 Fax: 978-557-0721 E-Mail: info@pdionline.org Internet: http://www.pdionline.org http://www.icri.org/�

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PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION (PMCA)

8600 SW Saint Helens Drive, Suite 200 Wilsonville, OR 97070 Ph: 503-682-7919 Fax: 503-682-6241 Internet: http://www.pmcaoregon.com/

SHEET METAL AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS' NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

(SMACNA)

4201 Lafayette Center Drive Chantilly, VA 20151-1209 Ph: 703-803-2980 Fax: 703-803-3732 E-mail: info@smacna.org Internet: http://www.smacna.org

STEEL DOOR INSTITUTE (SDI/DOOR)

c/o Wherry Associates 30200 Detroit Road Cleveland, OH 44145-1967 Ph: 440-899-0010 Fax: 440-892-1404 E-mail: leh@wherryassoc.com Internet: http://www.steeldoor.org

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook, IL 60062-2096 Ph: 847-272-8800 Fax: 847-272-8129 E-mail: customerexperiencecenter@us.ul.com Internet: http://www.ul.com/

Section 01 50 00 Temporary Construction Facilities and Controls

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Requirements of this Section apply to, and are a component of, each section of the specifications.

1.2 REFERENCES

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.

AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION (AWWA)

AWWA C511 (1997e1) Standard for Reduced-Pressure Principle Backflow

Prevention Assembly

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 241 (2004) Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

NFPA 70 (2005; TIA 2005) National Electrical Code

2.1 TEMPORARY LIGHTING AND POWER

A. If the Contractor elects to utilize a construction office trailer, then the Contractor shall provide temporary 100 amp power service to the trailer with separate meter, all in accordance with utility company applicable codes and services.

1. Coordinate location of temporary service pole with the Location.

2. Provide power feed and connections to temporary office specified above.

3. The monthly billings for power consumed for the project through this temporary service shall be paid for by the Contractor.

B. The Contractor shall provide temporary interior lighting throughout the remodeling as necessary to meet the requirements of applicable laws related to the safety of persons.

C. Wiring, fixtures, or outlets in excess of those specified herein are to be provided by the Contractor for construction purposes and shall be paid for by the Contractor.

2.2 TEMPORARY WATER

A. The Contractor may utilize existing water service to provide temporary water needs to the project.

The Contractor shall provide hoses, tanks or whatever means as necessary for transport of water from existing taps to point of need.

B. The water in the building is non-potable. Other sources must be used for any drinking water requirements.

C. Temporary toilet facilities must be provided during construction.

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2.3 TEMPORARY SIGNAGE

A. Bulletin Board: Immediately upon beginning of work, provide a weatherproof glass-covered bulletin board not less than 36 by 48 inches in size for displaying the Equal Employment Opportunity poster, a copy of the wage decision contained in the contract, Wage Rate Information poster, and other information approved by the Contracting Officer. Locate the bulletin board at the project site in a conspicuous place easily accessible to all employees, as approved by the Contracting Officer.

2.4 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

A. Barricades: Erect and maintain temporary barricades to limit public access to hazardous areas.

Whenever safe public access to paved areas such as roads, parking areas or sidewalks is prevented by construction activities or as otherwise necessary to ensure the safety of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic barricades will be required. Securely place barricades clearly visible with adequate illumination to provide sufficient visual warning of the hazard during both day and night.

B. Fencing: Provide fencings as required for erosion control.

1. Existing Access Control Fencing is to be maintained in good condition.

2. Erosion Control Fencing is to be provided along the perimeter of the site during all grading and excavation options. Provide filter fabric at a minimum 18” height to prevent washing of the topsoil off site.

C. Temporary Wiring: Provide temporary wiring in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 70, Article

305-6(b), Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program. Include frequent inspection of all equipment and apparatus.

3.1 IDENTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for requiring each employee engaged on the work to display identification as approved and directed by the Contracting Officer and provided by the Location.

Prescribed identification shall immediately be delivered to the Location for cancellation upon release of any employee. When required, the Contractor shall obtain and provide fingerprints of persons employed on the project. Contractor and subcontractor personnel shall wear identifying markings on hard hats clearly identifying the company for whom the employee works.

3.2 EMPLOYEE PARKING

A. Contractor employees will park privately owned vehicles by arrangement with the USDA.

Contractor employee parking must not interfere with existing and established parking requirements of the government installation.

3.3 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. Temporary Utilities: Provide temporary utilities required for construction. Materials may be new or used, must be adequate for the required usage, not create unsafe conditions, and not violate applicable codes and standards.

B. The Government will make power and water utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies. Carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

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C. Water: Make connections to existing facilities to provide water for construction purposes.

Water used will be furnished by the Government.

F. Sanitation: Provide and maintain within the construction area minimum field-type sanitary facilities approved by the Contracting Officer and periodically empty wastes into a municipal, district, or station sanitary sewage system, or remove waste to a commercial facility. Obtain approval from the system owner prior to discharge into any municipal, district, or commercial sanitary sewer system. Any penalties and / or fines associated with improper discharge will be the responsibility of the Contractor. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer and follow station regulations and procedures when discharging into the station sanitary sewer system. Maintain these conveniences at all times without nuisance. Include provisions for pest control and elimination of odors. Government toilet facilities will not be available to Contractor's personnel.

G. Telephone: Make arrangements and pay all costs for telephone facilities desired.

H. Fire Protection: Provide temporary fire protection equipment for the protection of personnel and property during construction. Remove debris and flammable materials daily to minimize potential hazards.

3.4 TRAFFIC PROVISIONS

A. Maintenance of Traffic:

1. Conduct work so as to minimize obstruction of traffic, and maintain traffic on at least half of the roadway width at all times. Obtain approval from the Contracting Officer prior to starting any activity that will obstruct traffic.

3. Provide, erect, and maintain, at contractors expense, lights, barriers, signals, passageways, detours, and other items, that may be required by the Life Safety Signage, overhead protection authority having jurisdiction.

B. Protection of Traffic: Maintain and protect traffic on all affected roads during the construction period except as otherwise specifically directed by the Contracting Officer.

Measures for the protection and diversion of traffic, including the provision of watchmen and flagmen, erection of barricades, placing of lights around and in front of equipment the work, and the erection and maintenance of adequate warning, danger, and direction signs, will be as required by the State and local authorities having jurisdiction. Protect the traveling public from damage to person and property. Minimize the interference with public traffic on roads selected for hauling material to and from the site. Investigate the adequacy of existing roads and their allowable load limit. Contractor is responsible for the repair of any damage to roads caused by construction operations.

C. Dust Control: Dust control methods and procedures must be approved by the

Contracting Officer. Treat dust abatement on access roads with applications of calcium chloride, water sprinklers, or similar methods or treatment.

3.5 CONTRACTOR'S TEMPORARY FACILITIES

The Government will not provide a room for Contractor use as a field office near the construction area. Should the Contractor determine that the construction work area space is not adequate for his operations, the Contractor is to provide at his cost, a construction office trailer. Contractor-owned or -leased trailers must be identified by Government assigned numbers. Size and location of the number will be provided by Contracting Officer. Apply the number to the trailer within 14 calendar days of notification, or sooner, if directed by the Government.

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A. Safety: Protect the integrity of any installed safety systems or personnel safety devices.

Security system may be disabled for the duration of the contract. If entrance into systems serving safety devices is required, the Contractor must obtain prior approval from the Contracting Officer. If it is temporarily necessary to remove or disable personnel safety devices in order to accomplish contract requirements, provide alternative means of protection prior to removing any permanently installed safety devices or equipment and obtain approval from the Contracting Officer.

B. Administrative Field Offices: Provide and maintain administrative field office facilities within the construction area at the designated site. The Government will provide a single room for office activities for the Contractor's personnel.

C. Storage Area: Construct a temporary 8’ high (eight foot) chain link fence supported and tightly secured to steel posts located on maximum 10 foot centers, around trailers and materials. Fence posts may be driven, in lieu of concrete bases, where soil conditions permit. Do not place or store Trailers, materials, or equipment outside the fenced area unless such trailers, materials, or equipment are assigned a separate and distinct storage area by the Contracting Officer away from the vicinity of the construction site but within the installation boundaries. Trailers, equipment, or materials must not be open to public view with the exception of those items which are in support of ongoing work on any given day. Do not stockpile materials outside the fence in preparation for the next day's work.

Park mobile equipment, such as tractors, wheeled lifting equipment, cranes, trucks, and like equipment within the fenced area at the end of each work day.

D. Transportation and Handling:

1. Coordinate schedule of product delivery to designated prepared areas in order to minimize site storage time and potential damage to stored materials.

2. Transport and handle products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

3. Transport materials in covered trucks to prevent contamination of product and littering of surrounding areas.

4. Promptly inspect shipments to ensure that products comply with requirements, quantities are correct, and products are undamaged.

5. Provide equipment and personnel to handle products by methods to prevent soiling, disfigurement, or damage.

6. Arrange for the return of packing materials, such as wood pallets, where economically feasible

E. Storage and Protection:

1. Designate receiving/storage areas for incoming products so that they are delivered according to installation schedule and placed convenient to work area in order to minimize waste due to excessive materials handling and misapplication.

2. Storage of products and materials will be on grade until required on the roof.

Coordinate all locations with COR.

3. Store and protect products in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.

4. Store with seals and labels intact and legible.

5. Store sensitive products in weather tight, climate controlled, enclosures in an environment favorable to product.

6. For exterior storage of fabricated products, place on sloped supports above ground.

7. Cover products subject to deterioration with impervious sheet covering. Provide ventilation to prevent condensation and degradation of products.

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8. Prevent contact with material that may cause corrosion, discoloration, or staining.

9. Provide equipment and personnel to store products by methods to prevent soiling, disfigurement, or damage.

10. Arrange storage of products to permit access for inspection. Periodically inspect to verify products are undamaged and are maintained in acceptable condition.

F. Supplemental Storage Area: Upon Contractor's request, the Contracting Officer will designate another or supplemental area for the Contractor's use and storage of trailers, equipment, and materials. This area may not be in close proximity of the construction site. Fencing of materials or equipment will not be required at this site; however, the Contractor is responsible for cleanliness and orderliness of the area used and for the security of any material or equipment stored in this area. Utilities will not be provided to this area by the Government.

G. Appearance of Trailers: Trailers utilized by the Contractor for administrative or material storage purposes must present a clean and neat exterior appearance and be in a state of good repair. Trailers which, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, require exterior painting or maintenance will not be allowed on installation property.

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