03-Specifications Bristlecone Visitor Center AG-9A63-S-10-0074

PROJECT MANUAL

INCLUDING SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

CONSTRUCTION

OF THE

BRISTLECONE VISITOR CENTER

INYO NATIONAL FOREST

OUTSIDE OF

BISHOP, CALIFORNIA 93514

S H A H

KAWASAKI

ARCHITECTS

312 Clay Street, Suite 150 Oakland, California 94607

T: (510) 663-6090 F: (510) 663-6093

JUNE 30, 2010

SHAH KAWASAKI ARCHITECTS BRISTLECONE VISITOR CENTER

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SECTION 00 01 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROJECT MANUAL

INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION

Section 00 01 01 Project Title Page 00 01 10 Table of Contents

PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS/BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

By US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOREST SERVICE

CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

By US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOREST SERVICE

SPECIFICATIONS GROUP

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 23 00 Bid Options 01 30 00 Administrative Requirements 01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination 01 35 10 LEED Special Environmental Procedures 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 56 39 Tree Protection 01 60 00 Product Requirements 01 62 00 Product Options 01 70 00 Execution Requirements 01 73 29 Cutting and Patching 01 74 19 LEED Waste Management 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 01 78 36 Warranties 01 79 00 Demonstration and Training

DIVISION 2 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

Section 02 41 16 Demolition

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

Section 03 31 00 Concrete Forms and Accessories 03 32 00 Concrete Reinforcement 03 33 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete 03 35 19 Colored Concrete Finishing 03 35 60 Architectural Concrete Finishing

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DIVISION 4 – MASONRY

Section 04 22 00 Concrete Masonry Unit Construction 04 40 00 Stone Assemblies

DIVISION 5 – METALS

Section 05 12 00 Structural and Miscellaneous Steel 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 6 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

Section 06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 06 18 00 Glued Laminated Construction 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry

DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

Section 07 21 00 Thermal Insulation 07 26 16 Below-Grade Vapor Retarders 07 28 00 Building Envelope Underlayment 07 41 14 Manufactured Standing Seam Roofing 07 46 23 Wood Siding 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07 84 00 Firestopping 07 90 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 8 – OPENINGS

Section 08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors 08 14 00 Wood Doors 08 31 00 Access Doors and Panels 08 52 00 Wood Windows 08 70 00 Hardware 08 80 00 Glazing

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

Section 09 21 16 Gypsum Board Assemblies 09 68 00 Carpeting 09 77 23 Fabric-Wrapped Panels 09 90 00 Painting and Coating

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

Section 10 14 00 Signage 10 31 00 Manufactured Fireplaces 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 10 75 00 Flagpole

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DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

Section 11 52 13 Projection Screens

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

Section 12 24 10 Electrical Window Shades 12 48 17 Stainless Steel Recessed Entry Grilles 12 61 00 Fixed Audience Seating

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

Not used.

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

Not used.

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

Under separate cover.

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

Section 22 00 00 Plumbing

DIVISION 23 – HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

Section 23 00 00 Heating and Ventilation 23 08 00 Mechanical Commissioning

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

Section 26 05 19 Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bounding for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 08 00 Electrical Equipment Commissioning 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 32 13 Engine Generators 26 41 13 Lightning Protection for Structures 26 51 00 Interior Lighting

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

Section 31 11 00 Site Preparation 31 21 00 Site Grading 31 25 00 Erosion and Sedimentation Control

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DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

Section 32 27 31 Decomposed Granite Paving 32 61 00 Site Carpentry 32 70 10 Site Concrete 32 78 31 Permeable Interlocking Concrete Unit Paving

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

Section 48 14 00 Solar Energy Electrical Power Generation

APPENDIX A

Section A LEED Project Checklist

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Project consists of construction of the Bristlecone Visitor Center, Inyo National Forest, outside of Bishop, California 93514, as indicated in Contract Documents.

1. Items noted "NIC" (Not in Contract) will be furnished and installed by Owner or under separate contract.

a. Hazardous Materials Removal: Known hazardous materials will be removed under separate contract (NIC); inform Owner immediately where materials suspected of being hazardous are encountered.

B. Division 1: Where provisions of General Conditions relate to Project administration or work-related requirements of the Contract, those paragraphs are expanded in Division 1 - General Requirements.

1. General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 - General Requirements contain information necessary for completion of every part of Project.

2. Where items of Work are done under subcontracts, each item shall be subject to these conditions.

C. LEED Requirements: Owner has established general environmental goals for design and for construction of Project based on LEED Green Building criteria; construction team is required to participate to realize Owner’s environmental goals.

3. LEED Green Building Rating: Goal is to achieve Silver Rating, but no less than Certified is required.

1.2 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED

A. This section includes administrative provisions:

1. Work sequence.

2. Contractor use of premises.

3. Field engineering.

4. Regulatory requirements and reference standards.

5. Owner furnished, Contractor installed products.

6. Special definitions.

1.3 WORK SEQUENCE

A. Coordinate construction schedule and operations with Owner and Architect.

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1.4 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. Limit use of premises for Work and construction operations and to allow for work by other contractors.

B. Coordinate use of premises and access to site under direction of Owner and Architect.

1.5 FIELD ENGINEERING

A. Provide field engineering services; establish lines and levels by use of recognized engineering survey practices.

B. Locate and protect control and reference points.

1.6 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Regulatory Requirements:

1. Architect has contacted governing authorities and reviewed design requirements of local, state and federal agencies for applicability to Project.

2. Contractor shall be responsible for contacting governing authorities directly for necessary information and decisions bearing upon performance of Work.

B. Reference Standards:

1. For Products specified by association or trade standards, comply with requirements of referenced standard, except when more rigid requirements are specified or are required by applicable codes.

2. Applicable date of each standard is that in effect as of date on proposal or date on Contract where no proposal is available, except when a specific date is specified.

1.7 OWNER FURNISHED, CONTRACTOR INSTALLED PRODUCTS

A. Select products are to be furnished and paid for by Owner and installed by Contractor:

1. Refer to Drawings.

B. Owner's Responsibilities:

1. Arrange for and deliver shop drawings, product data, and samples to Contractor.

2. Arrange and pay for product delivery to site.

3. Inspect products jointly with Contractor on delivery.

4. Submit claims for transportation damage.

5. Arrange for replacement of damaged, defective, or missing items.

6. Arrange for manufacturer's warranties, inspections, and service.

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C. Contractor's Responsibilities:

1. Review shop drawings, product data, and samples.

2. Receive and unload products at site.

3. Inspect jointly with Owner for completeness and damage.

4. Handle, store, and install products.

5. Finish products as required after installation.

6. Repair or replace items damaged by Work of this Contract.

1.8 SPECIAL DEFINITIONS

A. Equal, or Approved Equal: Equal and approved equal shall require requests for substitutions for products or manufacturers not specified.

1. Requests for substitutions shall be in accordance with requirements of Section 01 62 00 - Substitutions.

B. Furnish: Furnish means supply and deliver to Project, unless otherwise defined in greater detail.

C. Install: Install is used to describe operations at Project, from inspecting and unloading, to completion in place, ready for intended use.

D. Provide: Provide means furnish and install, complete and ready for intended use, unless otherwise defined in greater detail.

E. Reviewed: Reviewed, directed, selected, required, ordered, designated, accepted, acceptable, and satisfactory shall require written action by Architect.

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SECTION 01 23 00

BID OPTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes a description of bid options (alternate work).

B. Related Requirements:

1. Pricing Documents: Quotation of cost of each bid option.

2. Owner-Contractor Agreement: Bid Options accepted by Owner for incorporation into the Work.

3. Sections of Specifications identified in each Bid Option.

1.2 PROCEDURES

A. Bid Options will be exercised at Owner's option.

B. Coordinate Related Work: and modify surrounding work as required to complete Work, including changes under each bid option, when acceptance is designated in Owner-Contractor Agreement.

1.3 BID OPTIONS

A. Bid Option No. 1: Improvements to Existing Vault Toilet

1. Work Included in Bid Option:

a. Delete exterior painting of existing siding and trim (Contract Price).

b. Include removal of existing trim, roof & louver assemblies. Installation (and staining) of new wood siding and trim assemblies, stone veneer assembly, new standing seam metal roof, new louvers as indicated on drawings.

2. Work Included in Contract Price:

a. Replacement of existing doors and door hardware, interior painting, exterior painting of existing siding and trim.

B. Bid Option No. 2: Generator Enclosure

1. Work Included in Bid Option:

a. Delete slab-on-grade for generator (slab extends 6” beyond edges of generator)

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b. Include CMU with stone veneer wall with footing, provide enlarged slab-on-grade extending to inside face of CMU as indicated on drawings.

2. Work Included in Contract Price:

a. Slab-on-grade for generator as indicated on drawings.

C. Bid Option No. 3: Picnic Area Rebuild

1. Work Included in Bid Option:

a. Remove existing wood header at north side of paver area. Include new CMU and stone veneer seat wall, pavers and header at sidewalk for picnic area as indicated on drawings. Modify location of Refuse Receptacle.

2. Work Included in Contract Price:

a. Retain existing wood header at north side of paver area. Provide Refuse Receptacle in location as indicated on drawings.

D. Bid Option No. 4: Environmental Protection Fence

1. Work Included in Bid Option:

a. Remove all existing Environmental Protection Fence. Include new Environmental Protection Fence in design configuration and locations as indicated on drawings.

2. Work Included in Contract Price:

a. Remove all sections of existing Environmental Protection Fence that will conflict with new construction. Relocate new sections of Environmental Protection Fence as near to previous location as possible, minimum 18” clear of any new construction. Make continuous with adjacent existing sections of fence. New portions of Environmental Protection Fence to match existing in-kind.

b. Do not replace section that is adjacent to any new site walls or guardrails.

E. Bid Option No. 5: Compass Rose

1. Work Included in Bid Option:

a. Compass Rose at Upper Deck as indicated on drawings.

2. Work Included in Contract Price:

a. No Compass Rose.

F. Bid Option No. 6: Trellis and Related Columns

1. Work Included in Bid Option:

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a. Include (2) peeled log columns and wood trellis as indicated on drawings at east side of building.

2. Work Included in Contract Price:

a. No columns or trellis at east side of building.

G. Bid Option No. 7: Barrio White Granite

1. Work Included in Bid Option:

a. All stone at walls and veneer to be Barrio White Granite in lieu of Contract Price stone.

2. Work Included in Contract Price:

a. All stone at walls and veneer to be Sierra White Granite.

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SECTION 01 30 00

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section describes general procedural requirements for ongoing submittals.

1. Construction progress schedules.

2. Schedule of values.

3. Shop drawings.

4. Product data.

5. Samples.

6. Manufacturers' certificates.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 40 00: Test reports, manufacturer's field reports, and mock-ups.

2. Section 01 62 00: Product options and substitution request procedures.

3. Section 01 70 00: Manufacturers’ instructions.

4. Section 01 77 00: Closeout requirements including Project Record Documents.

5. Section 01 78 36: Warranties.

1.2 PRELIMINARY LIST OF SUBMITTALS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT: Includes but is not limited to the following. Contractor shall thoroughly review specification sections and submit a final submittal schedule listing all items to be submitted incorporated into the Construction Progress Schedule.

Division 1 - General Requirements Prod.

Data

Shop Dwgs. Sample Certificate Other

Section 01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination X 01 35 00 LEED Special Environmental & Coordination X X 01 60 00 Production Requirements X 01 73 29 Cutting and Patching X 01 74 19 LEED Waste Management X

Division 2 - Existing Conditions Section 02 41 16 Demolition X

Division 3 - Concrete Section 03 31 00 Concrete Forms and Accessories X X 03 32 00 Concrete Reinforcement X X X X X 03 33 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete X X X X 03 35 19 Colored Concrete Finishing X X X 03 35 60 Architectural Concrete Finishing X X

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Division 4 - Masonry Prod.

Data

Shop Dwgs. Sample Certificate Other

Section 04 22 00 Concrete Masonry Unit Construction X X X X X 04 40 00 Stone Assemblies X X X X X

Division 5 - Metals Section 05 12 00 Structural and Miscellaneous Steel X X X X X 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications X X X

Division 6 - Wood, Plastic, and Composites Section 06 10 00 Rough Carpentry X X X X 06 18 00 Glued Laminated Construction X X X 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry X X X X

Division 7 - Thermal and Moisture Protection Section 07 21 00 Thermal Insulation X X 07 26 16 Below-Grade Vapor Retarders X X 07 28 00 Building Envelope Underlayment X X X X 07 41 14 Manufactured Standing Seam Roofing X X X X 07 46 23 Wood Siding X X X 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal X X X X 07 84 00 Firestopping X X X X 07 90 00 Joint Sealants X X X X

Division 8 - Openings Section 08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors X X X 08 14 00 Wood Doors X X X X X 08 31 00 Access Doors and Panels X X X 08 52 00 Wood Windows X X X X X 08 70 00 Hardware X X X X 08 80 00 Glazing X X

Division 9 - Finishes Section 09 21 16 Gypsum Board Assemblies X X X 09 68 00 Carpeting X X X X X 09 77 23 Fabric-Wrapped Panels X X X X 09 90 00 Painting and Coating X X X X

Division 10 - Specialties Section 10 14 00 Signage X X X 10 31 00 Manufactured Fireplaces X X X 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets X X 10 75 00 Flagpole X X X X

Division 11 – Equipment Section 11 52 13 Projection Screens X X X Division 12 - Furnishings Section 12 24 10 Electrical Window Shades X X X X X 12 48 17 Stainless Steel Recessed Entry Grilles X X X X 12 61 00 Fixed Audience Seating X X X X X

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Prod.

Data

Shop Dwgs. Sample Certificate Other

Division 23 - Heating Ventilating & Air Conditioning 23 08 00 Mechanical Commissioning X

Division 26 - Electrical Section 26 05 19 Electrical Power Conductors and Cables X X 26 05 26 Grounding & Bounding for Electrical Systems X X 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical System X X 26 08 00 Electrical Equipment Commissioning X 26 24 16 Panelboards X X X X 26 27 26 Wiring Devices X X X X 26 32 13 Engine Generators X X X X 26 41 13 Lightning Protection for Structures X X X 26 51 00 Interior Lighting X X X

Division 31 - Earthwork Section 31 11 00 Site Preparation X 31 21 00 Site Grading X X 31 25 00 Erosion and Sedimentation Control X X

Division 32 - Exterior Improvements Section 32 27 31 Decomposed Granite X X X X 32 61 00 Site Carpentry X X X X 32 70 10 Site Concrete X X X X 32 78 31 Permeable Interlocking Concrete Unit Paving X X X X

Division 48 - Electrical Power Generation Section 48 14 00 Solar Energy Electrical Power Generation X X

1.3 PROCEDURES

A. Submittals: Transmit each submittal including requests for information (RFI’s) through Owner under forms acceptable to Owner and Architect; submit samples to Owner and Architect for approval prior to use.

1. Identify Project, Contractor, subcontractor, major supplier.

a. Attach sequential identification number for each new submittal.

b. Identify each resubmittal using original submittal number and sequential identification clearly indicating item is resubmitted.

2. Identify pertinent Drawing sheet and detail number, and Specification section number as appropriate.

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3. Include specific LEED information as required for documentation of LEED credits indicated as “Y” or “?” on the “LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovation Project Checklist” included in project specifications.

4. Identify deviations from Contract Documents.

5. Provide space for Contractor and Architect review stamps.

6. Contractor: Review and stamp submittals from subcontractors prior to submitting to Owner.

a. Review submittals and indicate where conflicts occur with Contract Documents and with work of other subcontractors.

b. Return submittals that vary significantly from Contract Documents for correction and resubmittal prior to submitting to Owner.

c. Submittals that vary significantly from Contract Documents and that fail to indicate thorough Contractor review prior to submission to Owner and Architect will be returned without review.

d. Cursory review and stamping of subcontractor submittal by Contractor shall not be acceptable.

B. Initial Schedules: Submit initial progress schedule and schedule of value in duplicate within 15 working days after award of Contract.

1. After review by Owner and Architect revise and resubmit where required.

C. Comply with progress schedule for submittals related to Work progress. Coordinate submittal of related items.

D. After Architect review of submittal, revise and resubmit as required, identify changes made since previous submittal.

E. Distribute copies of reviewed submittals to concerned persons. Instruct recipients to promptly report any inability to comply.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULES

A. Submit construction progress schedule with separate item for each major trade and operation, identifying first day of each week.

1. Show complete sequence of construction by activity, identifying work of separate stages and logically grouped activities.

2. Show projected percentage of completion for each item of Work as of time of each progress Application for Payment.

3. “Submittal Schedule”: Show Contractor submittal dates required for shop drawings, product data, and samples, and product delivery dates; deliver to Architect per approved “Submittal Schedule.”

a. “Submittal Schedule” may be incorporated into construction progress schedule or may be separate, Contractor option.

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b. Architect’s Review Period: Architect will be expedient in review, however, Contractor shall schedule submittals recognizing possibility Architect may reject and may require resubmittal.

c. Contract extension shall not be allowed for Contractor’s failure to properly schedule submittals to allow for Architect requiring resubmittal.

B. Progress Schedule Format: Submit both horizontal bar chart and network analysis system using critical path method as approved by Owner.

1. Submit revised progress schedules with each Application for Payment reflecting changes since previous submittal, not less than monthly.

1.5 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Submit typed schedule on AIA Form G703 or another Owner and Architect pre-approved 8-1/2" by 11" electronic format; Contractor's standard media-driven electronic printout will be considered on request.

1. Submit within 15 days after award of Contract.

B. Format: Table of Contents of this Project Manual, with modifications as pre-approved by Owner and Architect; identify each line item with number and title of major Specification sections.

C. Include in each line item a directly proportional amount of Contractor overhead and profit.

D. Revise schedule to list change orders for each Application for Payment.

1.6 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Submit electronic files of shop drawings printed full size at 11x17 or smaller.

1. Comments will be printed by Architect, scanned with notations, and returned to Contractor as electronic files for distribution.

B. Shop drawings larger than 11x17 at full size shall be submitted as a paper copy.

1. Submit four paper copies to be notated with one being returned to Contractor for distribution, one kept by Architect, one kept by appropriate sub-consultant, and one given by Architect to Owner.

C. After review, distribute as appropriate.

1.7 PRODUCT DATA/MANUFACTURERS' LITERATURE

A. Submit electronic files capable of being electronically notated.

1. Mark to identify applicable Products, models, options, and other data;

supplement manufacturers' standard data to provide information unique to the Work.

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B. Include manufacturers' installation instructions only when required by Specifications or specifically requested by Architect.

1. Maintain electronic copy of manufacturer installation instructions and recommendations in Contractor's field office computer for review.

1.8 SAMPLES

A. Submit specified product including color, texture, and patterns as applicable when product as relevant information has been specified.

B. Submit full range of manufacturers' standard colors, textures, and patterns for Architect's selection when specific color, texture, or pattern has not been specified.

C. Submit samples to illustrate functional characteristics of Product, with integral parts and attachment devices.

D. Coordinate submittal of different categories for interfacing work.

E. Include identification on each sample, giving full information.

F. Submit number of samples required by Contractor plus one to be retained by Architect.

1. Maintain one set of approved samples at Project Field Office.

G. Sizes: Provide following sizes unless otherwise specified.

1. Flat or Sheet Products: Minimum 6" square, maximum 12" by 12".

2. Linear Products: Minimum 6", maximum 12" long.

3. Bulk Products: Minimum one pint, maximum one gallon.

H. Full size samples may be used in the Work upon approval.

1.9 MANUFACTURERS' CERTIFICATES

A. Submit electronic certificates in accordance with requirements of each Specification section.

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SECTION 01 31 00

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Description of Project management and coordination including but not necessarily limited to the following:

1. General Project coordination procedures.

2. Staff names.

3. Administrative and supervisory personnel.

4. Project meetings.

B. Related Sections:

1. Section 01 30 00: Administrative requirements.

2. Section 01 79 00: Demonstration and training.

1.2 COORDINATION

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in various Specifications sections to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of Work.

1. Coordinate construction operations that depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

2. Coordinate work to assure efficient and orderly sequence of installation of construction elements.

3. Make provisions for accommodating items installed by Owner or under separate contracts.

B. Prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved as needed, outlining special procedures required for coordination.

1. Include required notices, reports, and list of attendees at meetings; include Architect and Owner in distribution.

C. Verify characteristics of interrelated operating equipment are compatible; coordinate work having interdependent responsibilities for installing, connection to, and placing such equipment in service.

D. Coordinate space requirements and installation of mechanical and electrical work indicated diagrammatically on Drawings.

1. Follow routing shown for pipes, ducts, and conduits as closely as possible; make runs parallel with lines of building.

2. Utilize spaces efficiently to maximize accessibility for other installations, for maintenance, and for repairs.

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E. Conceal pipes, ducts, and wiring in finished areas unless otherwise indicated;

coordinate locations of fixtures and outlets with finish elements.

F. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of administrative procedures with other construction activities and activities of other contractors to avoid conflicts and ensure orderly progress of Work.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Staff Names: Immediately after receipt of notice to proceed or immediately after signing of Contract by Owner and Contractor, submit list of principal staff assignments, including superintendent and other personnel in attendance at Project site.

1. Post copies of list in Project meeting room, in temporary field office, and by each temporary telephone.

1.4 SUPERVISORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL

A. Provide supervisory personnel, in addition to Project Superintendent, as required for proper and timely performance of Work and coordination of subcontracts.

B. Provide administrative staff as required to allow Project Superintendent and supervisory personnel to allocate maximum time to Project supervision and coordination.

1.5 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Schedule and administer Project meetings throughout progress of Work:

1. Pre-construction meeting.

2. Progress meetings at weekly intervals.

3. Pre-installation conferences.

4. Coordination meetings.

5. Special meetings.

B. Make physical arrangements for meetings, prepare agenda with copies for participants, preside at meetings, record minutes and distribute copies within two days to Architect, Owner, participants, and those affected.

C. Attendance: Job superintendent, major subcontractors and suppliers as appropriate to agenda; Architect, Owner, and Owner and Architect’s consultants as appropriate to agenda topics for each meeting.

D. Suggested Agenda: Review of Work progress, status of progress schedule and adjustments, delivery schedules, submittals, LEED status requests for information, maintenance of quality standards, pending changes and substitutions, and issues needing resolution.

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SECTION 01 35 00

LEED SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes Special Environmental Requirements: Work includes special environmental “Green” building practices related to energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and resource efficiency, including following special requirements.

1. Owner has established general environmental goals for design and for construction of Project based on LEED Green Building criteria; construction team is required to participate to realize Owner’s environmental goals.

a. LEED Green Building Rating: Gold

2. LEED Guidelines: Project shall conform to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Guidelines for specified rating, as published by the US Green Building Council.

a. Design Team will share LEED “Project Checklist” as developed by Design Team and Owner for Project indicating “Points” anticipated for LEED Rating System.

3. Maximize inclusion of recycled content in materials, products, and systems.

4. Obtain wood from certified sustainably harvested sources.

5. Maintain special practices to ensure final Project indoor air quality.

6. Maximize use of reusable and recyclable packaging.

7. Maximize use of durable products.

8. Maximize use of products requiring low embodied (production, manufacturing, and transportation) energy.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 74 19: LEED waste management.

2. Section 23 08 00: Mechanical commissioning.

3. Section Appendix A: LEED Project Checklist

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. LEED: Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design as defined by the US Green Building Council.

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B. Carcinogens: Materials that contain chemicals listed in following.

1. California Environmental Protection Agency, Air Resources Board (ARB), list of Toxic Air Contaminants (California Air Toxics).

2. California Health and Welfare Agency, Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65), which lists chemicals known to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity.

3. International Agency on Research and Cancer (IARC) List of Chemical Carcinogens.

4. National Toxicology Program carcinogen list.

1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS

A. Owner has established general environmental goals for design and for construction of Project based on LEED Green Building criteria; construction team is required to participate to realize Owner’s environmental goals.

1. Design team has integrated requirements into Contract Documents.

2. Project strategy also requires Construction team to conform to certain methods and provide documentation throughout course of Project.

3. Contractor shall become familiar with and comply with these Guidelines.

4. Contract Documents are not intended to limit alternative means of achieving environmental goals.

a. Suggestions from Contractor, subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers for implementing goals are encouraged; team approach is also encouraged.

B. Environmental Goals:

1. Refer to Project LEED’s strategy and to specific Specifications sections for more detailed construction requirements related to specific materials and systems.

a. Energy Efficiency (Operations through Project Life): Materials and systems are intended to maximize energy efficiency for operation of Project throughout service life (substantial completion to demolition).

b. Resource Efficiency (Project Construction): Materials and systems are to maximize environmental construction techniques, including waste recycling, reusable delivery packaging, and reusability of selected materials.

c. Indoor Air Quality: Materials are selected and processes specified, such as preconditioning and temporary ventilation, to maximize healthy indoor air quality.

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C. Use Resources Efficiently:

1. Reuse existing building materials to extent feasible within concept expressed in Contract Documents.

2. Select materials that use resources efficiently.

3. Use construction practices that achieve most efficient use of resources and materials.

4. Provide materials that utilize recycled content to maximum degree possible without being detrimental to product performance.

D. Avoid scarce, irreplaceable, and endangered resources.

1. Select materials from abundant resources.

2. Select replaceable materials, renewable materials, and materials which can be replenished.

3. Select materials that minimize damage to natural habitats and the natural environment.

E. Use durable materials.

1. Select materials with longest usable life.

2. Select materials that can be re-used or may be recycled.

F. Use resource efficient materials; consider energy use over life cycle of material including harvesting, mining, manufacturing, transport, installation, use, operations, recycling and disposal.

1. Select materials that use less energy to manufacture.

2. Select materials that save energy during building operations.

3. Select locally made materials.

G. Select materials that generate least amount of pollution; consider pollution and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions generated during harvesting, mining, manufacturing, transport, installation, use, and disposal.

1. Avoid materials that contain ozone depleting chemicals and that emit potentially harmful volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.

2. Employ construction practices that minimize dust production and combustion byproducts.

3. Avoid materials that can leach harmful chemicals into ground water; do not allow potentially harmful chemicals to enter sewers nor storm drains.

4. Protect soil against erosion and top soil depletion.

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5. Minimize noise generation during construction; screen mechanical equipment to block noise.

6. Select materials that can be reused or recycled and materials with significant percentage of recycled content; set specific recycled content percentages for individual materials; avoid materials difficult to recycle.

7. Protect natural habitats; restore natural habitats where feasible within scope of Project.

H. Wood Products: Use woods from certified sustainably harvested sources.

1. Certified Wood Products: Wood products to be from forests certified “well-managed” by an agency accredited by Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) including SmartWood Program and Forest Conservation Program.

a. Bid Options: Refer to Section 01 23 00 – Bid Options.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Resource Efficient Product Data:

1. Environmental Issues Data: Submit data and manufacturer’s certifications verifying information and test data, where Project’s LEED strategy and Specifications sections require data relating to environmental issues including but not limited to:

a. Project Recyclability: Submit information to assist Owner and Contractor in recycling materials involved in shipping, handling, and delivery, and for temporary materials necessary for installation of products.

b. Recycled Content: Submit information regarding product recycled content information, post industrial recycled and post consumer recycled.

c. Product Recyclability: Submit information regarding product and product’s component’s recyclability including potential sources accepting recyclable materials.

2. Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emissions: Identify volatile organic compound emissions, total (TVOC) and individual (IVOC) emissions, which have been identified as carcinogens, and identify VOC emissions that may cause reproductive toxicity.

3. MSDS: Furnish manufacturer’s Materials Safety Data Sheets.

B. IAQ Data:

1. Environmental Issues Data: Furnish material safety data sheets (MSDS).

2. Environmental Issues: Submit test data by approved laboratory listing indoor air quality requirements including emissions test data on volatile organic compounds, total (TVOC) emissions and individual (IVOC) emissions.

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C. Certificates:

1. Environmental Issues Certifications:

a. Submit documentation certifying accuracy of recycled content, and recyclability.

b. Submit documentation certifying cleaning materials have low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and have low odor.

c. Prior to Final Completion, submit certificate signed by corporate office holder (i.e. President or Vice President, or similar position of authority) of Contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or manufacturer indicating:

1) Post-industrial and post-consumer recycled content as applicable.

2) Product recyclability.

3) Indoor air quality requirements.

4) Certification shall state products and materials provided are same as, and contain same components as products and materials tested.

5) Certification shall state products and materials provided meet Project requirements for indoor air quality, for recycled content, and for recyclability.

D. Closeout Submittals: Submit data relating to environmental issues.

1. Submit environmental product certifications, in two forms:

a. Two CD-ROMs organized by CSI Format used for Project Manual.

b. Four three-ring binders organized by CSI Format used for Project Manual with Table of Contents and with dividers for each division.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Environmental Project Management and Coordination: Contractor to identify one person on Contractor’s staff to be responsible for environmental issues compliance and coordination.

1. Experience: Environmental project manager to have experience relating to “Green” building construction.

2. Responsibilities: Carefully review Contract Documents for environmental issues, coordinate work of trades, subcontractors, and suppliers; instruct workers relating to environmental issues; and oversee Project Environmental Goals.

3. Meetings: Discuss Environmental Goals at following meetings.

a. Pre-construction meeting.

b. Pre-installation meetings.

c. Regularly scheduled job-site meetings.

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B. Environmental Issues Criteria: Comply with requirements listed in various Specification sections.

C. Environmental Issues Tests:

1. Provide large and small chamber tests using ASTM E5116, Standard Test Methodology for Determining Volatile Organic Compound Emission Factors.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Environmental Issues: Take special care to prevent accumulation of moisture on materials and within packaging during delivery, storage, and handling to prevent development of mold and mildew on packaging and on products.

B. Use packaging that is reusable or recyclable.

1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Certifications:

1. Environmental Product Certification:

a. Include manufacturer certification indicating product contains maximum recycled content possible without being detrimental to product performance.

b. Include certification indicating cleaning materials are environmentally benign.

B. Construction Ventilation and Preconditioning:

1. Temporary Construction Ventilation: Maintain temporary ventilation of areas with materials having volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions for 24 hours before installation, continuously during installation, and for emissions after installation.

a. Period after installation to be sufficient to dissipate odors and volatile organic compounds.

b. Ventilate areas directly to outside; ventilation to other enclosed areas is not acceptable.

2. Preconditioning: Allow products which have odors and which have significant volatile organic compound emissions to off-gas in ventilated warehouse for sufficient period to dissipate odor and VOC emissions prior to delivery to Project.

a. Store products in warehouse without containers and without packaging to maximize off-gassing and to prevent contamination of containers and packaging.

b. Comply with substitution requirements for consideration of other locations for preconditioning than ventilated warehouse.

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C. Protection and Packaging:

1. Protection: Take special care to prevent accumulation of moisture on materials and within packaging during delivery, storage, and handling to prevent development of molds and mildew on packaging and on products.

a. Immediately remove from site materials showing signs of mold and signs of mildew, including materials with moisture stains.

2. Packaging: Deliver materials in recyclable or in reusable packaging such as cardboard, wood, paper, or reusable blankets, which will be reclaimed by supplier or manufacturer for recycling.

a. General: Minimize packaging materials to maximum extent possible while still ensuring protection of materials during delivery, storage, and handling.

1) Unacceptable Packaging Materials: Polyurethane, polyisocyanurate, polystyrene, polyethylene, and similar plastic materials such as “foam” plastics and “shrink-fit” plastics.

b. Reusable Blankets: Deliver and store materials in reusable blankets and mats that are reclaimed by manufacturers or suppliers for reuse where program exists or where program can be developed for such reuse.

c. Pallets: Where pallets are used, suppliers shall be responsible to ensure pallets are removed from site for reuse or for recycling.

d. Cardboard and Paper: Where paper products are used, either recycle as part of construction waste management recycling stream, or recycle for use by manufacturer or supplier where program is available for such recycling.

e. Sealant, Paint, Primers, Adhesives, and Coating Containers: Return to supplier or manufacturer for reuse where such program is available.

1.8 SEQUENCING

A. Environmental Issues:

1. On-Site Application: Where high volatile organic compound (VOC) emitting products and where odorous products are applied on-site, apply prior to installation of porous materials.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. General Environmental Issues:

1. Mold and Mildew: Materials that have evidence of growth of molds or of mildew are not acceptable, including both stored and installed materials; immediately remove from site.

2. Moisture Stains: Materials that have evidence of moisture damage, including stains, are not acceptable, including both stored and installed materials;

immediately remove from site.

B. Ducts: Seal ducts during construction to prevent accumulation of construction dust and construction debris inside ducts.

2.2 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Substitutions Environmental Issues: Requests for substitutions shall comply with requirements specified in Section 01 62 00 – Product Options, with following additional information required where environmental issues are specified.

1. Indicate each proposed substitution complies with requirements for volatile organic compounds, both TVOC and IVOC.

2. Owner and Architect reserve right to reject proposed substitutions where TVOC and IVOC information is not provided and where TVOC or IVOC are higher than specified materials.

3. Comply with specified recycled content and other environmental requirements.

4. Submit direct comparisons of specified products with products proposed for substitutions indicating how proposed substitution either complies with LEED requirements or improves LEED points.

a. Where substitution does not comply with or improve LEED Project requirements include reasoning of how lost points are being obtained through other methods.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Building Flush Out: Just prior to Substantial Completion, flush out building using 100 percent tempered outside air for minimum 14 calendar days, and up to 28 calendar days where construction schedule permits.

1. Construction schedule permits extended period where building is fully enclosed, mechanical equipment is operational, and materials producing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions have been installed.

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3.2 CLEANING

A. Final Cleaning Environmental Issues:

1. Clean surfaces; remove temporary labels, stains, and foreign substances.

a. Polish transparent and glossy surfaces using solvent-free materials low volatile organic compound (VOC) emitting materials, low odor materials, and materials environmentally benign.

b. Clean both exterior surfaces and interior surfaces that are exposed to view when doors and drawers are open.

2. Clean equipment and fixtures to sanitary condition using materials solvent free materials, low VOC emitting materials, and low odor materials.

3. Vacuum carpeted and soft surfaces with high efficiency particulate arrestor (HEPA) vacuum.

3. Clean ducts using HEPA vacuum immediately prior to Substantial Completion and prior to using ducts to circulate air.

4. Replace filters just prior to Substantial Completion.

5. Remove and properly dispose of recyclable materials using construction waste management program described in Section 01 74 19 – LEED Waste Management.

3.3 PROTECTION

A. Environmental Issues:

1. Protect interior materials from water damage; where interior products not intended for wet applications are exposed to moisture, immediately remove from site.

2. Protect installed products using methods that do not support growth of molds and mildews.

a. Immediately remove from site materials with mold and materials with mildew.

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SECTION 01 40 00

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section describes general quality control requirements.

1. General quality control.

2. Manufacturers' field services.

3. Mock-ups.

4. Independent testing laboratory services.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Refer to applicable codes and Specifications sections for test requirements.

1.2 QUALITY CONTROL, GENERAL

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

1.3 MANUFACTURER'S FIELD SERVICES

A. When specified in respective Specification sections, require manufacturer or supplier to have qualified personnel provide on-site observations and recommendations.

1. Observe field conditions, including conditions of surfaces and installation.

2. Observe quality of workmanship.

3. Provide recommendations to assure acceptable installation and workmanship.

4. Where required, start, test, and adjust equipment as applicable.

B. Representative shall submit written report to Architect or Owner listing observations and recommendations.

1.4 MOCK-UPS

A. Erect field samples and field mock-ups at locations on site as approved in advance and in accordance with requirements where included in Specifications section.

1. Test mock-ups requiring special equipment may be erected at location having access to necessary equipment; coordinate with Architect.

B. Field samples and mock-ups not approved and not capable of being acceptably revised shall be removed from site.

C. Approved field samples and mock-ups may be used as part of Project.

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1.5 TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

A. An independent testing laboratory shall perform inspections, tests, and other services required by applicable codes and various Specification sections.

1. Owner or Architect may also require independent testing of items where doubts exists that product or system does not conform to Contract Documents.

2. Owner will employ and pay for testing laboratory to provide Project specific testing under applicable codes and Specification sections except where indicated otherwise.

a. Owner employment of testing laboratory shall not relieve Contractor of obligation to perform Work in accordance with requirements of applicable codes and Contract Documents.

1) Laboratory may not release, revoke, alter, or enlarge on requirements of Contract Documents.

b. Retesting required because of non-conformance to specified requirements shall be performed by Owner's testing laboratory.

1) Payment for retesting shall be charged to Contractor by deducting inspection and testing charges from Contract amount.

2) Contractor Option: Pay Owner's testing laboratory directly for costs of retesting where acceptable to Owner and testing laboratory.

c. Owner provided testing shall be limited to Project specific testing and shall not include general tests or approvals of materials, equipment or systems.

B. Services shall be performed in accordance with requirements of governing authorities and with specified standards.

C. Reports will be submitted to Architect in duplicate giving observations and results of tests, indicating compliance or non-compliance with specified standards and with Contract Documents.

1. Where required, testing laboratory will submit copy of test results directly to enforcing agency.

D. Contractor shall cooperate with testing laboratory personnel; furnish tools, samples of materials, design mix, equipment, storage and assistance as requested.

1. Notify Owner, Architect and testing laboratory sufficiently in advance of expected time for operations requiring testing services.

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SECTION 01 50 00

TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section describes temporary construction facilities and temporary controls.

1. Electricity and lighting.

2. Heat and ventilation.

3. Water and sanitary facilities.

4. Construction aids.

5. Temporary enclosures.

6. Barriers.

7. Cleaning during construction.

8. Project identification.

9. Field offices, telephone service, and storage.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 56 39: Tree protection.

2. Section 01 74 19: Construction waste management and disposal.

3. Section 01 70 00: Progress cleaning and final cleaning.

C. Provide temporary construction facilities and temporary controls as required to conform to applicable authorities and as required to complete Project in accordance with Contract Documents.

1. Authorities: Contact governing authorities to establish extent of temporary facilities and temporary controls required by authorities.

1.2 ELECTRICITY AND LIGHTING

A. Provide electrical service required for construction operations, with branch wiring and distribution boxes located to allow service and lighting by means of construction-type power cords.

1. No existing power or services exist on site; Contractor provided generator will be required.

B. Provide lighting for construction operations.

1. Permanent lighting may be used during construction; maintain lighting and make routine repairs.

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1.3 HEAT AND VENTILATION

A. Provide heat and ventilation as required to maintain specified conditions for construction operation, to protect materials and finishes from damage due to temperature and humidity.

1.4 WATER AND SANITARY FACILITIES

A. Provide water service required for construction operations; extend branch piping with outlets located so water is available by use of hoses.

1. No existing water services are on site for drinking or for sanitary applications.

B. Provide and maintain required sanitary facilities and enclosures.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION AIDS

A. Noise, Dust and Pollution Control: Provide materials and equipment necessary to comply with local requirements for noise, dust and pollution control.

1. Erosion Control: Refer to Civil drawings.

B. Fire Protection: Maintain on-site fire protection facilities as required by applicable authorities and insurance requirements.

C. Dewatering: Provide and operate drainage and pumping equipment; maintain excavations and site free of standing water.

1.6 ENCLOSURES

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