Skibo_Vista_Project_Specifications.pdf

Skibo Vista Overlook Site Improvements Project Superior National Forest

Project Specifications 03/23/2017

Project Document Generated by MasterWorks: March 23, 2017

Table of Contents

DOCUMENT 000101 - PROJECT TITLE PAGE

SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

SECTION 012000 - PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

SECTION 013000 - ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 014000 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 014200 - REFERENCES

SECTION 015000 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

SECTION 017000 - EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 024119 - SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

SECTION 034005 - PRECAST CONCRETE VAULT TOILET

SECTION 044313.16 - ADHERED STONE MASONRY VENEER

SECTION 311000 - SITE CLEARING

SECTION 312000 - EARTH MOVING

SECTION 321216 - ASPHALT PAVING

SECTION 321313 - CONCRETE PAVING

SECTION 321316 - DECORATIVE CONCRETE PAVING

SECTION 321713 - PARKING BUMPERS

SECTION 321723 - PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND TRAFFIC SIGNS

SECTION 323300 - SITE FURNISHINGS

SECTION 329113 - SOIL PREPARATION

SECTION 329200 - TURF AND GRASSES

SECTION 329300 - PLANTS

SECTION 334100 - STORM UTILITY DRAINAGE PIPING

DOCUMENT 000101 - PROJECT TITLE PAGE

1.1 PROJECT MANUAL VOLUME 1

A. Skibo Vista Overlook Site Improvements.

Superior National Forest Scenic Byway.

B. Owner: USDA Forest Service, Region 9, Superior National Forest, Laurentian Ranger District

C. Project Location: Approximately 10 miles SE of Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota on County Rd. #110.

D. Contracting Officer: Paul Nephew

E. Minnesota Combined Services Contracting Office 8901 Grand Avenue Place Duluth, MN 55808-1122

F. Phone: 218-626-4360

END OF DOCUMENT 000101

SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: Skibo Vista Overlook Site Improvements.

Superior National Forest Scenic Byway.

1. Project Location: Approximately 10 miles SE of Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota on County Rd.

#110.

B. Owner: Government or Owner refers to the USDA Forest Service. Contracting Officer (CO) refers to the person assigned by the USDA Forest Service to administer the Contract. The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officers Representative (COR).

C. Project Period of Performance: The Contractor is required to complete the project within 365 calendar days from the date that the contract is awarded.

D. Owner's Consultants: Owner has retained the following design professionals who have prepared designated portions of the Contract Documents:

1. Topographic Survey and Preliminary Civil Engineering:

JPJ Engineering, Inc.

303 East 19th St.

Hibbing, MN 55746

218-262-5528.

E. Project Summary Description: The project includes but is not limited to the following work:

1. Project Layout, Construction Staking and Quality Control.

2. Clearing and Grubbing, Demolition and Erosion Control.

3. Earthwork, includes furnishing and placing imported fill material, aggregates and topsoil.

4. Bituminous paving, crack sealing, pavement markings and traffic signs.

5. Concrete paving including curb and gutter, sidewalks and stamped concrete deck.

6. Furnish and install CXT precast Vault Toilet.

7. Storm Drainage.

8. Landscaping, Site Furniture, Interpretive Signs and Turf Establishment.

F. Work by Owner: None.

G. Work Under Separate Contracts:

1. Government Quality Assurance Testing.

H. Owner-Furnished Products: The following products will be furnished by Owner and shall be installed by Contractor as part of the Work:

1. Mineral materials from a government gravel pit.

1.2 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Contractor's Use of Premises: During construction, Contractor will have full use of site indicated.

Contractor's use of premises is limited only by the Government’s right to perform work or employ other contractors on portions of Project.

1. The Government will occupy the site during the construction. Cooperate with Government's representatives and other Contractors during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate usage. Perform the Work in a manner that does not interfere with the Government's operations or rights to access.

2. Perform construction only during normal working hours (6 AM to 6 PM Monday thru Friday, other than federal holidays), unless otherwise agreed to in advance by Owner.

Clean up work areas and return to usable condition at the end of each work period.

3. Limits: Limit site disturbance, including earthwork and clearing of vegetation, to 5 feet beyond constructed features as shown on the drawings.

4. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner, Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

B. On-Site Work Hours: Limit work to normal business working hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise indicated.

1. Weekend Hours: Weekend work and work on federal holidays is not permitted.

2. Early Morning Hours: no restrictions.

C. Earth disturbing construction activities shall not commence until erosion control measures are installed.

D. Existing materials and equipment that are removed as part of the construction operations, and that are not reused or salvaged as Government property, shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be promptly removed from the site.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 011000

SECTION 012000 - PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

1.1 UNIT PRICES

A. A unit price provides an amount proposed by the Contractor and stated on the Schedule of Items as a price per unit of measurement for materials or services.

B. Unit prices include all necessary material, plus cost for delivery, installation, insurance, applicable taxes, overhead, and profit.

C. Measurement and Payment:

1. Measurement: Method of measurement for unit prices is Designed Quantity or Lump Sum Quantity as defined below:

2. Methods of Measurement:

a. Designed Quantities (DQ): These quantities denote the final number or units to be paid for under the terms of the contract. They are based on the original design data available prior to advertising the project. Original design data include the preliminary survey information, design assumptions, calculations, drawings, and the presentation in the contract. Changes in the number of units SHOWN in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS may be authorized under any of the following conditions:

1) As a result of changes in the work authorized by the Contracting Officer.

2) As a result of the Contracting Officer determining that errors exist in the original design that cause a pay item quantity to change by 15% or more.

3) As a result of the Contractor submitting to the Contracting Officer a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design that cause a pay item quantity to change 15 % or more. The evidence must be verifiable and consist of calculations, drawings, or other data that show how the design quantity is believed to be in error.

b. Lump Sum Quantities (LSQ): These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including all necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They will not be measured

3. Verification: The Government reserves the right to reject the Contractor's measurement of work, in place, that involves use of an established unit price, and to have this work measured, at the Government's expense, by an independent surveyor.

1.2 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

A. Submit a Schedule of Values (SOV) at least 10 days before the initial Application for Payment.

Break down the Contract Sum into at least one line item for each Specification Section in the Project Manual table of contents. Coordinate the schedule of values with Contractor's construction schedule.

1. Arrange schedule of values consistent with format of AIA Document G703 or other form acceptable to the Government.

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

3. Provide a separate line item in the schedule of values for each part of the Work where

Applications for Payment may include materials or equipment purchased or fabricated and stored, but not yet installed.

4. Provide separate line items in the schedule of values for initial cost of materials and for total installed value of that part of the Work.

B. Application for Payment Forms: Contractor shall use the Government web-based Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) as form for Applications for Payment. IPP Invoice requests must be preceded by a Progress Payment Schedule of Values form that reflects the percent of completion for each item in the SOV that correlates with the submitted IPP Invoice.

C. Submit two copies of each Progress Payment SOV to the Government Contracting Officer (or COR if designated by the CO) for review a minimum of 5 days prior to submitting an IPP Invoice request. E-mail or hard copy US Mail submittals are acceptable.

1. Executed by a person authorized to sign legal documents on behalf of Contractor.

D. Submit Payroll Reports as required by the contract.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 012000

SECTION 013000 - ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

1.1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

A. Subcontract List: Submit a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work.

B. Key Personnel Names: Within 10 days of starting construction operations, submit a list of key personnel assignments, including superintendent and other personnel in attendance at Project site.

List e-mail addresses and telephone numbers.

C. Construction Schedules shall be submitted within 10 days of starting construction and as directed in FAR 52.236-15, Schedules for Construction.

D. Hazardous Spill Response Plan: Develop plans to provide for containment of hazardous materials and unplanned spills. Submit within 10 days of starting construction.

E. Pre-construction Conference: The Contracting Officer will schedule a pre-construction conference before starting construction at a time and place convenient to the Contractor and will review responsibilities and personnel assignments. FAR 52.236-26

F. Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work.

G. Schedule and conduct progress meetings at Project site at regular intervals. Notify Owner of meeting dates and times. Require attendance of each subcontractor or other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities.

1. Record minutes and distribute to everyone concerned.

2. Agenda: Include topics for discussion as appropriate to the status of the Project. Include review of the Contractor's Construction Schedule and of the present and future needs of each entity present.

3. Schedule Updating: If the progress of the work falls behind the approved Contractor’s Construction Schedule, the Contractor shall submit a supplementary schedule for approval by the Contracting Officer in accordance with FAR 52.236-15.

1.2 SUBMITTAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Government’s Digital Data Files: Electronic digital data files of the Contract Drawings will not be provided by the Government for Contractor's use in preparing submittals.

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

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

2. Submit three copies of each action submittal. Government will return two copies.

3. Submit two copies of each informational submittal. Government will not return copies.

4. Architect will discard submittals received from sources other than Contractor.

C. Paper Submittals: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

Provide a space approximately 6 by 8 inches on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by Architect. Include the following information on the label:

1. Project name.

2. Date.

3. Name and address of Contractor.

4. Name and address of subcontractor or supplier.

5. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

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

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

2. Name file with unique identifier, including project identifier, Specification Section number, and revision identifier.

3. Provide means for insertion to permanently record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by the Government Representative.

E. Identify options requiring selection.

F. Identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

G. Contractor's Construction Schedule Submittal Procedure:

1. Submit required submittals in the following format:

a. PDF electronic file.

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

a. Submit a working electronic copy of schedule, using software indicated, and labeled to comply with requirements for submittals. Include type of schedule (initial or updated) and date on label.

3. Coordinate Contractor's construction schedule with the schedule of values, submittal schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. General Submittal Procedure Requirements: Prepare and submit submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

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

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

2.2 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Submit three paper copies of each submittal unless otherwise indicated. Government will return two copies.

B. Product Data: Mark each copy to show applicable products and options. Include the following:

1. Manufacturer's written recommendations, product specifications, and installation instructions.

2. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

3. Printed performance curves and operational range diagrams.

4. Testing by recognized testing agency.

5. Compliance with specified standards and requirements.

C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data. Submit on sheets at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches but no larger than 30 by 42 inches. Include the following:

1. Dimensions and identification of products.

2. Fabrication and installation drawings and roughing-in and setting diagrams.

3. Wiring diagrams showing field-installed wiring.

4. Notation of coordination requirements.

5. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

D. Samples: Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture and for a comparison of these characteristics between submittal and actual component as delivered and installed. Include name of manufacturer and product name on label.

1. If variation is inherent in material or product, submit at least three sets of paired units that show variations.

2.3 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Informational Submittals: Submit two paper copies of each submittal unless otherwise indicated.

Government will not return copies.

B. Qualification Data: Include lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, names and addresses of architects and owners, and other information specified.

C. Product Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that product complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

2.4 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Gantt-Chart Schedule: Submit a comprehensive, fully developed, horizontal Gantt-chart-type schedule within 10 days of date established for commencement of the Work.

B. Preparation: Indicate each significant construction activity separately. Identify first workday of each week with a continuous vertical line.

C. Cost Correlation: Superimpose a cost correlation timeline, indicating planned and actual costs.

On the line, show planned and actual dollar volume of the Work performed as of planned and actual dates used for preparation of payment requests.

D. Recovery Schedule: When periodic update indicates the Work is 7 or more calendar days behind the current approved schedule, submit a separate recovery schedule indicating means by which Contractor intends to regain compliance with the schedule. Indicate changes to working hours, working days, crew sizes, and equipment required to achieve compliance, and indicate date by which recovery will be accomplished.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SUBMITTAL REVIEW

A. Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to the Government Representative.

B. Government Representative will review each action submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, will stamp each submittal with an action stamp, and will mark stamp appropriately to indicate action.

C. Informational Submittals: Government Representative will review each submittal and will not return it, or will return it if it does not comply with requirements. Government Representative will forward each submittal to appropriate party.

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

3.2 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Updating: At monthly intervals, update schedule to reflect actual construction progress and activities. Issue schedule one week before each regularly scheduled progress meeting.

1. As the Work progresses, indicate Actual Completion percentage for each activity.

B. Distribute copies of approved schedule to Government Representative, subcontractors, testing and inspecting agencies, and parties identified by Contractor with a need-to-know schedule responsibility. When revisions are made, distribute updated schedules to the same parties.

END OF SECTION 013000

SECTION 014000 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Testing and inspecting services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated.

1. Contractor Responsibilities: The Contractor shall provide for tests, inspections and other Quality Control services where specified in the Contract or when required by authorities having jurisdiction. Costs for these services are included in the Contract price. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the government.

2. This section, FAR 52.246-1 and FAR 52.246-12 include requirements for Quality Control services to verify quality standards and requirements identified in the individual specification sections. Quality Control testing for this project includes but is not limited to the following construction items:

a. Embankment and borrow soil quality.

b. Aggregate quality.

c. Embankment and aggregate compaction/density testing.

d. Concrete testing including air content and slump.

e. Bituminous quality.

3. The Contractor shall employ and pay for a qualified independent testing agency (Agency) to perform the Quality Control services. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

4. The Government reserves the right to conduct independent Quality Assurance tests.

B. Referenced Standards: If compliance with two or more standards is specified and the standards establish different or conflicting requirements, comply with the most stringent requirement. Refer uncertainties to Architect for a decision.

C. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be the minimum. The actual installation may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits.

Indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for the context of requirements. Refer uncertainties to the Government for a decision.

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

8. Complete test or inspection data.

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

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

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

Contract Document requirements.

12. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

13. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

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

F. 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.

G. Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent agency with the experience and capability to conduct testing and inspecting indicated; and where required by authorities having jurisdiction, that is acceptable to authorities.

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

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

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

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

3. Do not perform any duties of Contractor.

J. Associated Services: Cooperate with testing agencies and provide reasonable auxiliary services as requested. 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. Security and protection for samples and for testing and inspecting equipment.

K. Coordination: Coordinate sequence of activities to accommodate required quality-assurance and -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.

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

END OF SECTION 014000

SECTION 014200 - REFERENCES

1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Publication Dates: Comply with standards in effect as of date of the Contract Documents unless otherwise indicated.

B. Abbreviations and Acronyms: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities in the following list. Names are subject to change and are believed to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents.

1. AABC - Associated Air Balance Council; www.aabc.com.

2. AAMA - American Architectural Manufacturers Association; www.aamanet.org.

3. AAPFCO - Association of American Plant Food Control Officials; www.aapfco.org.

4. AASHTO - American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials;

www.transportation.org.

5. AATCC - American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists; www.aatcc.org.

6. ABMA - American Bearing Manufacturers Association; www.americanbearings.org.

7. ACI - American Concrete Institute; (Formerly: ACI International); www.concrete.org.

8. ACPA - American Concrete Pipe Association; www.concrete-pipe.org.

9. AEIC - Association of Edison Illuminating Companies, Inc. (The); www.aeic.org.

10. AF&PA - American Forest & Paper Association; www.afandpa.org.

11. AGA - American Gas Association; www.aga.org.

12. AHAM - Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers; www.aham.org.

13. AHRI - Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (The); www.ahrinet.org.

14. AI - Asphalt Institute; www.asphaltinstitute.org.

15. AIA - American Institute of Architects (The); www.aia.org.

16. AISC - American Institute of Steel Construction; www.aisc.org.

17. AISI - American Iron and Steel Institute; www.steel.org.

18. AITC - American Institute of Timber Construction; www.aitc-glulam.org.

19. AMCA - Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc.; www.amca.org.

20. ANSI - American National Standards Institute; www.ansi.org.

21. AOSA - Association of Official Seed Analysts, Inc.; www.aosaseed.com.

22. APA - APA - The Engineered Wood Association; www.apawood.org.

23. APA - Architectural Precast Association; www.archprecast.org.

24. API - American Petroleum Institute; www.api.org.

25. ARI - Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute; (See AHRI).

26. ARI - American Refrigeration Institute; (See AHRI).

27. ARMA - Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association; www.asphaltroofing.org.

28. ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers; www.asce.org.

29. ASCE/SEI - American Society of Civil Engineers/Structural Engineering Institute; (See

ASCE).

30. ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers;

www.ashrae.org.

31. ASME - ASME International; (American Society of Mechanical Engineers);

www.asme.org.

32. ASSE - American Society of Safety Engineers (The); www.asse.org.

33. ASSE - American Society of Sanitary Engineering; www.asse-plumbing.org.

34. ASTM - ASTM International; (American Society for Testing and Materials International);

www.astm.org.

35. ATIS - Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions; www.atis.org.

36. AWEA - American Wind Energy Association; www.awea.org.

37. AWI - Architectural Woodwork Institute; www.awinet.org.

38. AWMAC - Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada;

www.awmac.com.

39. AWPA - American Wood Protection Association; (Formerly: American Wood-Preservers'

Association); www.awpa.com.

40. AWS - American Welding Society; www.aws.org.

41. AWWA - American Water Works Association; www.awwa.org.

42. BHMA - Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association; www.buildershardware.com.

43. BIA - Brick Industry Association (The); www.gobrick.com.

44. BICSI - BICSI, Inc.; www.bicsi.org.

45. BIFMA - BIFMA International; (Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's

Association); www.bifma.com.

46. BISSC - Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee; www.bissc.org.

47. BWF - Badminton World Federation; (Formerly: International Badminton Federation);

www.bwfbadminton.org.

48. CDA - Copper Development Association; www.copper.org.

49. CEA - Canadian Electricity Association; www.electricity.ca.

50. CEA - Consumer Electronics Association; www.ce.org.

51. CFFA - Chemical Fabrics & Film Association, Inc.; www.chemicalfabricsandfilm.com.

52. CFSEI - Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute; www.cfsei.org.

53. CGA - Compressed Gas Association; www.cganet.com.

54. CIMA - Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association; www.cellulose.org.

55. CISCA - Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association; www.cisca.org.

56. CISPI - Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute; www.cispi.org.

57. CLFMI - Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute; www.chainlinkinfo.org.

58. CPA - Composite Panel Association; www.pbmdf.com.

59. CRI - Carpet and Rug Institute (The); www.carpet-rug.org.

60. CRRC - Cool Roof Rating Council; www.coolroofs.org.

61. CRSI - Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute; www.crsi.org.

62. CSA - Canadian Standards Association; www.csa.ca.

63. CSA - CSA International; (Formerly: IAS - International Approval Services); www.csa-international.org.

64. CSI - Construction Specifications Institute (The); www.csinet.org.

65. CSSB - Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau; www.cedarbureau.org.

66. CTI - Cooling Technology Institute; (Formerly: Cooling Tower Institute); www.cti.org.

67. CWC - Composite Wood Council; (See CPA).

68. DASMA - Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association; www.dasma.com.

69. DHI - Door and Hardware Institute; www.dhi.org.

70. ECA - Electronic Components Association; (See ECIA).

71. ECAMA - Electronic Components Assemblies & Materials Association; (See ECIA).

72. ECIA ? Electronic Components Industry Association; www.eciaonline.org

73. EIA - Electronic Industries Alliance; (See TIA).

74. EIMA - EIFS Industry Members Association; www.eima.com.

75. EJMA - Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association, Inc.; www.ejma.org.

76. ESD - ESD Association; (Electrostatic Discharge Association); www.esda.org.

77. ESTA - Entertainment Services and Technology Association; (See PLASA).

78. EVO - Efficiency Valuation Organization; www.evo-world.org.

79. FIBA - F?d?ration Internationale de Basketball; (The International Basketball Federation);

www.fiba.com.

80. FIVB - F?d?ration Internationale de Volleyball; (The International Volleyball Federation);

www.fivb.org.

81. FM Approvals - FM Approvals LLC; www.fmglobal.com.

82. FM Global - FM Global; (Formerly: FMG - FM Global); www.fmglobal.com.

83. FRSA - Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors Association, Inc.;

www.floridaroof.com.

84. FSA - Fluid Sealing Association; www.fluidsealing.com.

85. FSC - Forest Stewardship Council U.S.; www.fscus.org.

86. GA - Gypsum Association; www.gypsum.org.

87. GANA - Glass Association of North America; www.glasswebsite.com.

88. GS - Green Seal; www.greenseal.org.

89. HI - Hydraulic Institute; www.pumps.org.

90. HI/GAMA - Hydronics Institute/Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association; (See AHRI).

91. HMMA - Hollow Metal Manufacturers Association; (See NAAMM).

92. HPVA - Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association; www.hpva.org.

93. HPW - H. P. White Laboratory, Inc.; www.hpwhite.com.

94. IAPSC - International Association of Professional Security Consultants; www.iapsc.org.

95. IAS - International Accreditation Service; www.iasonline.org.

96. IAS - International Approval Services; (See CSA).

97. ICBO - International Conference of Building Officials; (See ICC).

98. ICC - International Code Council; www.iccsafe.org.

99. ICEA - Insulated Cable Engineers Association, Inc.; www.icea.net.

100. ICPA - International Cast Polymer Alliance; www.icpa-hq.org.

101. ICRI - International Concrete Repair Institute, Inc.; www.icri.org.

102. IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission; www.iec.ch.

103. IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (The); www.ieee.org.

104. IES - Illuminating Engineering Society; (Formerly: Illuminating Engineering Society of

North America); www.ies.org.

105. IESNA - Illuminating Engineering Society of North America; (See IES).

106. IEST - Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology; www.iest.org.

107. IGMA - Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance; www.igmaonline.org.

108. IGSHPA - International Ground Source Heat Pump Association; www.igshpa.okstate.edu.

109. ILI - Indiana Limestone Institute of America, Inc.; www.iliai.com.

110. Intertek - Intertek Group; (Formerly: ETL SEMCO; Intertek Testing Service NA);

www.intertek.com.

111. ISA - International Society of Automation (The); (Formerly: Instrumentation, Systems, and

Automation Society); www.isa.org.

112. ISAS - Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society (The); (See ISA).

113. ISFA - International Surface Fabricators Association; (Formerly: International Solid

Surface Fabricators Association); www.isfanow.org.

114. ISO - International Organization for Standardization; www.iso.org.

115. ISSFA - International Solid Surface Fabricators Association; (See ISFA).

116. ITU - International Telecommunication Union; www.itu.int/home.

117. KCMA - Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association; www.kcma.org.

118. LMA - Laminating Materials Association; (See CPA).

119. LPI - Lightning Protection Institute; www.lightning.org.

120. MBMA - Metal Building Manufacturers Association; www.mbma.com.

121. MCA - Metal Construction Association; www.metalconstruction.org.

122. MFMA - Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association, Inc.; www.maplefloor.org.

123. MFMA - Metal Framing Manufacturers Association, Inc.; www.metalframingmfg.org.

124. MHIA - Material Handling Industry of America; www.mhia.org.

125. MIA - Marble Institute of America; www.marble-institute.com.

126. MMPA - Moulding & Millwork Producers Association; (Formerly: Wood Moulding &

Millwork Producers Association); www.wmmpa.com.

127. MPI - Master Painters Institute; www.paintinfo.com.

128. MSS - Manufacturers Standardization Society of The Valve and Fittings Industry Inc.;

www.mss-hq.org.

129. NAAMM - National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers; www.naamm.org.

130. NACE - NACE International; (National Association of Corrosion Engineers International);

www.nace.org.

131. NADCA - National Air Duct Cleaners Association; www.nadca.com.

132. NAIMA - North American Insulation Manufacturers Association; www.naima.org.

133. NBGQA - National Building Granite Quarries Association, Inc.; www.nbgqa.com.

134. NCAA - National Collegiate Athletic Association (The); www.ncaa.org.

135. NCMA - National Concrete Masonry Association; www.ncma.org.

136. NEBB - National Environmental Balancing Bureau; www.nebb.org.

137. NECA - National Electrical Contractors Association; www.necanet.org.

138. NeLMA - Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association; www.nelma.org.

139. NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturers Association; www.nema.org.

140. NETA - InterNational Electrical Testing Association; www.netaworld.org.

141. NFHS - National Federation of State High School Associations; www.nfhs.org.

142. NFPA - NFPA; (National Fire Protection Association); www.nfpa.org.

143. NFPA - NFPA International; (See NFPA).

144. NFRC - National Fenestration Rating Council; www.nfrc.org.

145. NHLA - National Hardwood Lumber Association; www.nhla.com.

146. NLGA - National Lumber Grades Authority; www.nlga.org.

147. NOFMA - National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association; (See NWFA).

148. NOMMA - National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association; www.nomma.org.

149. NRCA - National Roofing Contractors Association; www.nrca.net.

150. NRMCA - National Ready Mixed Concrete Association; www.nrmca.org.

151. NSF - NSF International; (National Sanitation Foundation International); www.nsf.org.

152. NSPE - National Society of Professional Engineers; www.nspe.org.

153. NSSGA - National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association; www.nssga.org.

154. NTMA - National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association, Inc. (The); www.ntma.com.

155. NWFA - National Wood Flooring Association; www.nwfa.org.

156. PCI - Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute; www.pci.org.

157. PDI - Plumbing & Drainage Institute; www.pdionline.org.

158. PLASA - PLASA; (Formerly: ESTA - Entertainment Services and Technology

Association); www.plasa.org.

159. RCSC - Research Council on Structural Connections; www.boltcouncil.org.

160. RFCI - Resilient Floor Covering Institute; www.rfci.com.

161. RIS - Redwood Inspection Service; www.redwoodinspection.com.

162. SAE - SAE International; (Society of Automotive Engineers); www.sae.org.

163. SCTE - Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers; www.scte.org.

164. SDI - Steel Deck Institute; www.sdi.org.

165. SDI - Steel Door Institute; www.steeldoor.org.

166. SEFA - Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association; www.sefalabs.com.

167. SEI/ASCE - Structural Engineering Institute/American Society of Civil Engineers; (See

ASCE).

168. SIA - Security Industry Association; www.siaonline.org.

169. SJI - Steel Joist Institute; www.steeljoist.org.

170. SMA - Screen Manufacturers Association; www.smainfo.org.

171. SMACNA - Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association;

www.smacna.org.

172. SMPTE - Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers; www.smpte.org.

173. SPFA - Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance; www.sprayfoam.org.

174. SPIB - Southern Pine Inspection Bureau; www.spib.org.

175. SPRI - Single Ply Roofing Industry; www.spri.org.

176. SRCC - Solar Rating and Certification Corporation; www.solar-rating.org.

177. SSINA - Specialty Steel Industry of North America; www.ssina.com.

178. SSPC - SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings; www.sspc.org.

179. STI - Steel Tank Institute; www.steeltank.com.

180. SWI - Steel Window Institute; www.steelwindows.com.

181. SWPA - Submersible Wastewater Pump Association; www.swpa.org.

182. TCA - Tilt-Up Concrete Association; www.tilt-up.org.

183. TCNA - Tile Council of North America, Inc.; (Formerly: Tile Council of America);

www.tileusa.com.

184. TEMA - Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association, Inc.; www.tema.org.

185. TIA - Telecommunications Industry Association; (Formerly: TIA/EIA -

Telecommunications Industry Association/Electronic Industries Alliance);

www.tiaonline.org.

186. TIA/EIA - Telecommunications Industry Association/Electronic Industries Alliance; (See

TIA).

187. TMS - The Masonry Society; www.masonrysociety.org.

188. TPI - Truss Plate Institute; www.tpinst.org.

189. TPI - Turfgrass Producers International; www.turfgrasssod.org.

190. TRI - Tile Roofing Institute; (Formerly: National Tile Roofing Manufacturing

Association); www.tileroofing.org.

191. UBC - Uniform Building Code; (See ICC).

192. UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.; www.ul.com.

193. UNI - Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association; www.uni-bell.org.

194. USAV - USA Volleyball; www.usavolleyball.org.

195. USGBC - U.S. Green Building Council; www.usgbc.org.

196. USITT - United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Inc.; www.usitt.org.

197. WASTEC - Waste Equipment Technology Association; www.wastec.org.

198. WCLIB - West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau; www.wclib.org.

199. WCMA - Window Covering Manufacturers Association; www.wcmanet.org.

200. WDMA - Window & Door Manufacturers Association; www.wdma.com.

201. WI - Woodwork Institute; (Formerly: WIC - Woodwork Institute of California);

www.wicnet.org.

202. WMMPA - Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association; (See MMPA).

203. WSRCA - Western States Roofing Contractors Association; www.wsrca.com.

204. WWPA - Western Wood Products Association; www.wwpa.org.

C. Code Agencies: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities in the following list. Names, are subject to change and are believed to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents.

1. DIN - Deutsches Institut f?r Normung e.V.; www.din.de.

2. IAPMO - International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials;

www.iapmo.org.

3. ICC - International Code Council; www.iccsafe.org.

4. ICC-ES - ICC Evaluation Service, LLC; www.icc-es.org.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 014200

SECTION 015000 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

1.1 SECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Provide temporary utilities, support facilities, protection and controls required for construction activities in accordance with this specification and FAR 52.236-10

B. Use Charges: Installation and removal of and use charges for temporary facilities shall be included in the Contract Sum unless otherwise indicated.

C. There are no utility services available at the site. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations.

D. Electric Service: Comply with NECA, NEMA, and UL standards and regulations for temporary electric service. Install service to comply with NFPA 70.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. Provide field offices, storage and fabrication sheds, and other support facilities as necessary for construction operations. Store combustible materials apart from building.

2.2 EQUIPMENT

A. Fire Extinguishers: Portable, UL rated; with class and extinguishing agent as required by locations and classes of fire exposures.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 TEMPORARY UTILITY INSTALLATION

A. General: Installation of temporary service or connect to existing service.

1. Arrange with utility company, Owner, and existing users for time when service can be interrupted, if necessary, to make connections for temporary services.

B. Sanitary Facilities: Provide temporary toilets, wash facilities, and drinking-water fixtures.

Comply with regulations and health codes for type, number, location, operation, and maintenance of fixtures and facilities.

1. Provide a self-contained toilet on site for use by the Government and Contractor.

2. Self-Contained Toilet Units: Temporary single-occupant toilet units for use by all

Government and Construction personnel. Units shall be properly vented and fully enclosed with a glass-fiber-reinforced polyester shell or similar nonabsorbent material

C. Heating: Provide temporary heating required for curing or drying of completed installations or for protecting installed construction from adverse effects of low temperatures or high humidity.

Select equipment that will not have a harmful effect on completed installations or elements being installed.

3.2 SUPPORT FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Install project identification and other signs in locations approved by Owner to inform the public and persons seeking entrance to Project.

B. Waste Disposal Facilities: Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

3.3 SECURITY AND PROTECTION FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction as required to comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

B. Provide measures to prevent soil erosion and discharge of soil-bearing water runoff and airborne dust to undisturbed areas and to adjacent properties and walkways, according to erosion- and sedimentation-control Drawings.

C. Tree and Plant Protection: Install temporary fencing located as indicated or outside the drip line of trees to protect vegetation from damage from construction operations. Protect tree root systems from damage, flooding, and erosion.

D. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction for erecting structurally adequate barricades, including warning signs and lighting.

Provide temporary lighting that provides adequate site safety. Use appropriate colors, graphics, and warning signs to inform of the hazards. Where appropriate and needed, provide lighting, including flashing red or amber lights.

E. Provide temporary enclosures for protection of construction, in progress and completed, from exposure, foul weather, other construction operations, and similar activities. Provide temporary weathertight enclosure for building exterior.

3.4 OPERATION, TERMINATION, AND REMOVAL

A. Supervision: Enforce strict discipline in use of temporary facilities. To minimize waste and abuse, limit availability of temporary facilities to essential and intended uses.

B. Remove each temporary facility when need for its service has ended, when it has been replaced by authorized use of a permanent facility, or no later than Substantial Completion.

C. At Substantial Completion, repair, renovate, and clean permanent facilities used during construction period.

END OF SECTION 015000

SECTION 017000 - EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section, FAR 52.236-5, FAR 52.236-12 and FAR 52.236.17 include certain general procedural requirements governing the Contractor's execution of the Work, including, but not limited to laying out the Work, general installation of products, correction of defective Work, and cleaning.

1.2 EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Obtain and maintain on-site manufacturer's written recommendations and instructions for installation of products and equipment.

1.3 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit two copies of manual.

B. Record Drawings: Submit one set(s) of marked-up record prints.

C. All Product Warranties.

D. All Material Testing Reports.

E. All Certified Weekly Payroll Reports on form WH 347.

F. Contract Release on form FS-6300-16.

1.4 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION PROCEDURES

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

B. Submittals Prior to Substantial Completion: Before requesting a Substantial Completion walk through inspection, complete the following:

1. Obtain and submit releases from authorities having jurisdiction permitting Owner unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities. Include occupancy permits, operating certificates, and similar releases.

2. Submit closeout submittals specified in this section and other sections, including project record documents, operation and maintenance manuals, property surveys, similar final record information, warranties, workmanship bonds, maintenance service agreements, final certifications, and similar documents.

3. Submit maintenance material submittals specified in other sections, including tools, spare parts, extra materials, and similar items, and deliver to location designated by Government.

4. Submit material testing records.

5. Submit changeover information related to Owner's occupancy, use, operation, and maintenance.

C. Procedures Prior to Substantial Completion: Before requesting a Substantial Completion walk through inspection, complete the following:

1. Remove temporary facilities and controls (except for erosion control measures).

2. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting.

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

D. Inspection: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion. On receipt of request, Government will proceed with inspection or advise Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. Government will advise Contractor of items that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1.5 FINAL COMPLETION PROCEDURES

A. Submittals Prior to Final Completion: Before requesting inspection for determining final completion, complete the following:

1. Submit a final Schedule of Values for Review by the Government.

2. Submit a signed (certified) copy of the Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by the Contractor. Certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved.

3. Certificate of Insurance: Submit evidence of final, continuing insurance coverage complying with insurance requirements.

B. Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request, Government will either proceed with the inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements.

Government will recommend approval of final invoice after inspection or will advise Contractor of items that must be completed or corrected before final invoice will be approved.

1. Re-inspection: Request re-inspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. In-Place Materials: Use materials for patching identical to in-place materials. For exposed surfaces, use materials that visually match in-place adjacent surfaces to the fullest extent possible.

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

1. Use cleaning products that comply with Green Seal's GS-37, or if GS-37 is not applicable, use products that comply with the California Code of Regulations maximum allowable VOC levels.

2.2 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION

A. Directory: Prepare a single, comprehensive directory of emergency, operation, and maintenance data and materials, listing items and their location to facilitate ready access to desired information.

B. Organization: Unless otherwise indicated, organize manual into separate sections for each system and subsystem, and separate sections for each piece of equipment not part of a system.

C. Organize data into three-ring binders with identification on front and spine of each binder, and envelopes for folded drawings. Include the following:

1. Manufacturer's operation and maintenance documentation.

2. Maintenance and service schedules.

3. Maintenance service contracts. Include name and telephone number of service agent.

4. Emergency instructions.

5. Spare parts list and local sources of maintenance materials.

6. Wiring diagrams.

7. Copies of warranties. Include procedures to follow and required notifications for warranty claims

2.3 RECORD DRAWINGS

A. Record Prints: Maintain a set of prints of the Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings, incorporating new and revised drawings as modifications are issued. Mark to show actual installation where installation varies from that shown originally. Accurately record information in an acceptable drawing technique.

1. Identify and date each record Drawing; include the designation "PROJECT RECORD DRAWING" in a prominent location.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION AND PREPARATION

A. Existing Conditions: The existence and location of underground and other utilities and construction…