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ANGELL JOB CORPS CCC GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 010150

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Work for this project requires the contractor to be responsible for supplying all labor, materials, equipment, utilities, miscellaneous items, freight and delivery and all necessary valid licenses for the work summarized as follows:

1. Base Item No. 1 –Women’s Dorm (B0707) Electrical Room Door Panic

Hardware

2. Base Item No. 2 – Dining Hall & Culinary Arts (B1401) Electrical Room Door

3. Base Item No. 3 –Lumber and Equipment Storage (B2191) Metal Roof, Decay

Reconstruction, and Drainage

4. Base Item No. 4 –Urban Forestry (B2880) Entrance Landing, Stair, Handrail

5. Base Item No. 5 –Education (B2887) Masonry Repairs and Pointing

6. Base Item No. 6 –Hazmat Storage(B2892) Explosion Proof Ventilation

7. Optional Item No. 7- Lumber Equipment Storage (B2191) Roof Painting

1.2 LOCATION

A. This project is located at the Angell Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center located 4.0 of miles from Yachats, Oregon in Lincoln County. The address is 335 NE Blodgett Rd, Yachats, OR 97498. Driving instructions can be obtained from the Center by calling 541-547-3137.

1.3 WORK HOURS

A. Work hours for this project are between 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday through Friday.

1.4 USE OF PREMISES

A. Confine constructions operations to immediate area of work. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

B. Government will occupy site and buildings during entire construction period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the work so as not to interfere with Government's day-to-day operations.

C. Keep driveways, parking areas, loading areas and entrances to buildings clear and available to Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times.

Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Do not close or obstruct

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walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Government.

1.5 DEFINITIONS

A. The following terms in any combination relating to the installation of products/materials:

install, furnish, provide, or similar statements; mean that the contractor is responsible for the procurement and installation of the products unless it is specifically designated as either a government furnished item, supply only product, or spare.

1.6 STANDARDS AND CODES

A. All contract work shall adhere to the most recent version of:

1. All the International Code Council Family of codes (ICC) e.g. International

Building Code (IBC), International Fire Code (IFC), and International Mechanical Code (IMC).

2. All National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and Standards e.g. , NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 1: Fire Code, and NFPA 101- Life Safety Code.

3. Architectural Barriers Act Standards (ABA or ABAAS).

4. Product Manufacturer’s installation instructions.

1.7 QUALIFICATIONS

A. When applicable to specific contract work items:

1. Electrical work shall be performed by journey level electricians licensed in the

State of contract performance or trainees/apprentices working under the direct supervision of State-licensed electrical supervisors (or State equivalent).

2. Plumbing work shall be performed by journey level plumbers licensed in the State of contract performance or trainees/apprentices working under the direct supervision of State-licensed plumbing supervisors (or State equivalent).

3. Fire Alarm work shall be performed by NICET certified fire alarm technicians.

1.8 ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS

A. This Federal contract is exempt from State permitting requirements. However, electrical work must be inspected by a third-party Inspector who is either State-licensed or ICC-certified. The Contractor will arrange for the inspection and pay any fees required for the inspection and associated report; arrangement may include completion and submission of load calculations, permit applications, and any other required coordination. The Inspector does not have any jurisdictional authority on Federal projects. The USFS is the jurisdiction having authority. The inspection will be based on the most recent version of the NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC) and currently adopted State codes. A list of deficiencies with corresponding code reference is to be provided in a report signed by the inspector. The addressee in the report is to be the Job Corps Center. The Inspector will provide a copy of their current inspection credentials with the inspection report. The

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Contractor will submit the report to the COR. The CO will determine which deficiency/violations will be enforced for the Contractor to fix.

1.9 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Smoking is permitted on campus only in the designated smoking area.

1.10 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

A. Schedule of Items:

1. Provide pricing for all items listed in the Schedule of Items.

2. Contract award will be made for all Base Items.

3. Optional Items may or may not be awarded, depending on funding availability.

B. Base Items (BI):

1. Base Item No. 1 –Women’s Dorm (B0707) Electrical Room Door Panic Hardware

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to remove and replace the existing deadbolt and latching hardware on an existing door serving the electrical room in the women’s dorm with UL305 listed panic hardware with storeroom function latching exterior ADA lever handle keyed to the Center’s existing key system (Medeco Brand – Contractor to verify with Center On-site maintenance staff prior to submitting product for approval). All new hardware shall be ANSI/BHMA Grade 1.

c. Deficiencies: #147034.

2. Base Item No. 2 – Dining Hall & Culinary Arts (B1401) Electrical Room Door

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to remove and replace the door slab and rehabilitate or replace the door frame and replacement of hardware with listed panic hardware for the doorway serving the electrical room in the Dining Hall. The door slab (and frame if applicable) shall be a Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer (FRP), the rehabilitation of the frame shall consist of stripping down to bare metal, priming with a zinc rich primer and painting to match the existing building’s color scheme, replacing weatherstrips and hinges. If the door frame is replaced in lieu of rehabilitation or for compatibility with the new door slab; the new door frame shall also be of FRP

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construction. lock function shall be a storeroom function with the kee-ways matched to the Center’s existing key system (Medeco Brand – Contractor to verify with Center On-site maintenance staff prior to submitting product for approval). All door hardware shall be ADA compliant; panic hardware shall be UL305 listed, and all hardware shall be ANSI/BHMA Grade 1. The

c. Deficiencies: #147041.

3. Base Item No. 3 –Lumber and Equipment Storage (B2191) Metal Roof, Decay

Reconstruction, and Drainage

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to:

i. remove roof shingles, underlayment, and any decayed roof sheathing as well as siding on the adjoining side/end walls indicated in the plans.

ii. Replace any decayed roof sheathing in kind.

iii. Replace shingle roof system with standing seam or snap-lock aluminum roof system including underlayment, trims, flashings.

iv. Replace headwall siding, weather resistant barrier (WRB), flashing, trims, and wall sheathing.

v. Reconstruct sidewall including replacement of beams, studs, sheathings, siding, trims, ridge cap, flashings.

vi. Remove and re-install roof chain link fence.

vii. Remove and replace roof gutter system and sub-drain system.

viii. Grade upslope area adjacent to new roof, including seeding and mulching and rip rap dissipation area.

ix. Remove decayed sections of roof rafters and splice with new wood of same grade, dimension, species, and full-length sister new rafters to spliced rafters with material of same grade, dimension, and species.

x. Reconstruct decayed sections of stud wall on top of masonry wall adjacent to the exterior storage area.

xi. Remove and replace siding and opaque corrugated finish panels covering stud wall on top of masonry wall adjacent to exterior storage area.

xii. Design, construct, and maintain temporary supports and shoring as necessary to accomplish all work.

xiii. Remove and dispose of temporary structures not incorporated into final construction.

xiv. Paint new siding and trim to match existing building finishes that will remain in place, use products recommended by material and manufacturers.

c. Deficiencies: #146750.

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4. Base Item No. 4 –Urban Forestry (B2880) Entrance Landing, Stair, Handrail

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to remove the existing tile covered landing area, construct a new cast-in place concrete landing, steps, steel handrails, sidewalk patch, and adjustment of adjoining gravel path to match new construction elevation. The contractor shall be responsible engaging a third-party testing agency for concrete sampling and testing.

c. Deficiencies: #146759.

5. Base Item No. 5 –Education (B2887) Masonry Repairs and Pointing

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to reset loose patio masonry piers, replace missing or damaged brick on patio piers and the step up onto the patio. Match existing brick and mortar colors, textures, profiles, and dimensions.

c. Deficiencies: #146737 & 146764.

6. Base Item No. 6 –Hazmat Storage(B2892) Explosion Proof Ventilation

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to: modify all electrical within the hazmat storage area of Building 2892 to National Electric Code requirements for Class 1 Hazardous locations. Furnish and install a switch-controlled explosion proof exhaust fan with backdraft dampers and a blast resistant make up air louver.

c. Deficiencies: #147047.

C. Optional Items (OI):

1. Optional Item No. 7- Lumber Equipment Storage (B2191) Roof Painting

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to prepare and re-finish the steel standing seam roof section indicated in the plans. The Contractor shall provide a technical proposal with proposed products information and methods of preparation and application. The process shall include preparatory work such as cleaning and rust treatment, priming, and a final paint coat utilizing a high-performance product manufacturer recommended for the use.

Color match to adjoining roof sections to remain in place (or new roof panel colors approved for Bid Item 0003). The roof repainting shall be provided

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with full warranty for 5 years from the date of final contract acceptance by the Contractor.

PART 2 – PROJECT SCHEDULE

3.1 PROJECT SCHEDULE

ITEM* REQUIRED DUE DATE (calendar days)

Pre-Construction Conference

Within 10 days of Award (virtually)

Notice To Proceed (NTP)

Issued first weekday after Pre-Construction Conference

Bonds 10 days after Award

Action and Informational Submittals

12 days after NTP (CORs have 12 days to return)

Closeout Submittals

Prior to CO acceptance of project

Contract Release form and final pay request

10 days after CO acceptance of project

* All items above must be included in Contractor’s construction schedule

PART 3 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

4.1 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Government approval.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Government approval. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

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4.2 PROCEDURES

A. Contractor Responsibilities

1. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents.

2. Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

3. Include the following information on label or cover sheet for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Contractor.

d. Name of manufacturer.

e. Unique identifier, including revision number.

f. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

g. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

h. Date of Contractor’s approval.

i. Statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved by the Contractor for compliance with the Contract Documents.

4. The Government will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval and will return them without action.

5. Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless the

Contracting Officer (CO) observes noncompliance with provisions of the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

6. Submittals must be submitted in electronic PDF format. Submit to CO via email or electronic file transfer site.

7. Only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by Government are to be used for construction.

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

B. Processing Time: Time for review shall commence on CO's receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Government will review initial submittal within 12 calendar days.

Additional time may be needed if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. CO will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. Resubmittals: If resubmittal is necessary, it will be resubmitted within 3 calendar days, and reviewed by the Government within 3 calendar days.

4.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Action Submittals required in the Technical Specifications in this contract, if applicable, and as indicated at the end of this subsection.

B. Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

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1. Mark up each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

2. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

f. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

g. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

C. Required Action Submittals

1. Product Data: See Technical Specification Sections

4.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required in the Technical Specifications in this contract, if applicable, and as indicated below:

B. Required Informational Submittals:

1. Accident Prevention Plan.

2. Construction Schedule.

3. Current licensure and/or certifications for individuals indicated in

QUALIFICATIONS paragraph above or as required in individual technical sections.

4.5 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Closeout Submittals, as follows:

1. See Technical Specification Sections.

2. One-Year Warranty on Entire Project as required by FAR 52.246–21

3. Project Record Documents.

PART 4 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

5.1 USE OF UTILITIES

A. Utilities: Use of Government existing facilities will be permitted without metering and without payment of use charges, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in an acceptable condition. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use. The following are available for use by the contractor: water, and electrical power services. The following are not available: telephone service. The contractor is expected to provide whatever phone service he deems necessary for the duration of the project.

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5.2 SANITARY FACILITIES

A. Sanitary facilities are available for use by the Contractor. Facilities must be cleaned and maintained daily.

5.3 STAGING AND STORAGE

A. Coordinate on-site staging and storage requirements with the Center Point of Contact or the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

5.4 CONSTRUCTION WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES

A. Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Containerize and clearly label hazardous, dangerous, or unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste. Use of Government waste containers will not be permitted.

5.5 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. Environmental Protection: Contractor shall provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction in ways and by methods that comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

B. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with the national or state Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for erecting structurally adequate barricades, paint with appropriate colors, graphics, and warning signs/lights to inform personnel, students, and the public of possible hazards.

C. Fire Protection.

1. Store combustible materials in containers in fire-safe locations.

2. Maintain unobstructed access to fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, fire-protection facilities, stairways, and other access routes for firefighting. Prohibit smoking in hazardous fire-exposure areas.

3. Supervise welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units, and similar sources of fire ignition.

PART 5 – EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

6.1 EXAMINATION

A. Before beginning work, examine areas and document existing conditions. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. Proceeding with the Work indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.

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B. Field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products.

C. Immediately on discovery of the need for clarification of the Contract Documents, submit a request for information to CO. Include a detailed description of problem encountered, together with recommendations for changing the Contract Documents.

6.2 INSTALLATION

A. Locate the Work and components of the Work accurately, in correct alignment and elevation to fit with existing construction.

B. Make vertical work plumb and make horizontal work level.

C. Install per manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations.

6.3 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. Clean Project site and work areas daily, including common areas. Dispose of materials lawfully.

1. Comply with NFPA 241 requirements for removal of combustible waste materials and debris.

2. Do not hold materials more than 7 days during normal weather or 3 days if the temperature is expected to rise above 80 deg F (27 deg C).

B. Burying or burning waste materials on-site will not be permitted. Washing waste materials down sewers or into waterways will not be permitted.

6.4 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED CONSTRUCTION

A. Provide protection and maintain conditions that ensure installed Work does not get damaged or deteriorated prior to Substantial Completion.

6.5 CORRECTION OF THE WORK

A. Repair or remove and replace defective construction. Restore damaged substrates and finishes.

1. Repairing includes replacing defective parts, refinishing damaged surfaces, touching up with matching materials, and properly adjusting operating equipment.

PART 6 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

7.1 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. Definition of Substantial Completion: The Date certified by the CO when construction is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so the Government

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can occupy or utilize the Work or designated portion thereof for the use for which it is intended, as expressed in the Contract Documents.

B. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for determining date of Substantial Completion, complete the following. List items below that are incomplete in request.

1. 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.

2. Advise the CO of pending insurance changeover requirements.

3. Submit specific warranties, workmanship bonds, final certifications, and similar documents.

4. Obtain and submit releases permitting Government unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities.

5. Deliver tools, spare parts, extra materials, and similar items to location designated by Government. Label with manufacturer's name and model number where applicable.

6. Complete startup testing of systems.

7. Submit changeover information related to Government occupancy, use, operation, and maintenance.

8. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting.

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

C. Inspection: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. CO will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection or will notify Contractor of items, either on Contractor's list or additional items identified by CO, that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

2. Results of completed inspection will form the basis of requirements for Final

Completion.

7.2 FINAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for determining date of Final Completion, complete the following:

1. Submit certified copy of CO’s Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by CO. The certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

2. Submit evidence of final, continuing insurance coverage complying with insurance requirements.

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3. Instruct Government personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems.

B. Inspections: Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. CO will prepare a final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will notify Contractor of construction that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

7.3 LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS (PUNCH LIST)

A. Preparation: Submit two copies of list. Include name and identification of each space and area affected by construction operations for incomplete items and items needing correction including, if necessary, areas disturbed by Contractor that are outside the limits of construction.

7.4 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. General: Do not use Project Record Documents for construction purposes. Protect Project Record Documents from deterioration and loss. Provide access to Project Record Documents for CO's reference during normal working hours.

B. Provide Draft of Project Record Drawings at Substantial Completion. CO will return reviewed copy. Provide Final Project Record Drawings at Final Completion.

C. Record Drawings: Maintain and submit one set of blue- or black-line white prints of Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings.

1. Mark Record Prints to show the actual installation where installation varies from that shown originally. Require individual or entity who obtained record data, whether individual or entity is Installer, subcontractor, or similar entity, to prepare the marked-up Record Prints.

a. Give particular attention to information on concealed elements that cannot be readily identified and recorded later.

b. Record data as soon as possible after obtaining it. Record and check the markup before enclosing concealed installations.

2. Mark record sets with erasable, red-colored pencil. Use other colors to distinguish between changes for different categories of the Work at the same location.

3. Note Construction Change Directive numbers, Change Order numbers, alternate numbers, and similar identification where applicable.

4. Identify and date each Record Drawing; include the designation "PROJECT RECORD DRAWING" in a prominent location. Organize into manageable sets;

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bind each set with durable paper cover sheets. Include identification on cover sheets.

7.5 FINAL CLEANING

A. General: Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations.

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.

C. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for certification of Substantial Completion for entire Project or for a portion of Project:

1. Clean Project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste material, litter, and other foreign substances.

2. Remove tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus material from Project site.

3. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred, exposed finishes and surfaces.

Replace finishes and surfaces that cannot be satisfactorily repaired or restored or that already show evidence of repair or restoration.

D. Remove waste materials from Project site and dispose of lawfully.

END OF SECTION 010150

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ANGELL JOB CORPS CCC CUTTING AND PATCHING

SECTION 017329 – CUTTING AND PATCHING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RESPONSIBILITIES

A. If the Project involves a General Construction Contractor, the General Construction Contractor shall be responsible for the cutting of openings with area equal to or greater than thirty-six (36) square inches. The cutting of openings with area less than thirty-six (36) square inches shall be the responsibility of the Separate Prime Contractor whose work requires the cutting. The General Construction Contractor shall be responsible for all patching work, regardless of the size of the opening.

B. If the cutting of openings into newly constructed walls, partitions, floors, or ceilings is required due to lack of coordination between Separate Prime Contractors, or due to ill-timed or defective work by one or more Separate Prime Contractors, the Separate Prime Contractor primarily responsible for the lack of coordination or the ill-timed or defective work shall bear all costs involved in cutting and patching. The Government may direct the General Construction Contractor to actually perform the cutting and patching.

C. If the Project does not involve a General Construction Contractor, cutting and patching shall be the responsibility of the Separate Prime Contractor whose work requires the cutting. The Contractor shall employ competent individuals, approved by the Government, to do the cutting and patching.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. When cutting and patching procedures are required to be approved prior to the work, the Contractor shall submit a plan for cutting and patching well in advance of the work. The submittal shall describe the procedures and request approval to proceed. The submittal shall include the following, as applicable and be submitted per 01 33 00 Submittal procedures.

1. A description of the limits of cutting and patching required, how it is to be performed, and why it cannot be avoided.

2. A description of the anticipated results in terms of changes to existing construction, including changes to structural elements and operating components as well as changes in the building's appearance and other significant visual elements.

3. A listing of products to be used and firms or entities that will perform work.

4. Identification of the dates when cutting and patching is to be performed.

5. Identification of any utilities that will be distributed or affected, including those that will be relocated and those that will be temporarily out of service, and an indication of how long service will be disrupted.

6. Where cutting and patching involves addition of reinforcement to structural elements, details and engineering calculations to show how reinforcement is integrated with the original structure.

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B. Approval by the Government to proceed with cutting and patching does not waive the right of the Government to later require complete removal and replacement of any part of the work found to be unsatisfactory.

1.3 MATERIALS

A. Materials used shall be identical to existing materials.

B. If identical materials are not available or cannot be used where exposed surfaces are involved, materials used shall match existing adjacent surfaces to the fullest extent possible with regard to visual effect.

C. All materials used shall have installed performance equal or greater than that of existing materials.

D. All materials used shall be compatible with adjacent existing materials and shall have no deleterious effect on the existing construction.

1.4 INSPECTION

A. Before cutting existing surfaces, the Contractor shall examine surfaces to be cut and patched and conditions under which cutting and patching are to be performed.

B. The Contractor shall avoid any unsafe or unsatisfactory conditions, and if unsafe or unsatisfactory conditions are encountered, corrective action shall be taken before proceeding.

1.5 PREPARATION

A. Work to be cut shall be provided with temporary support.

B. Existing construction shall be protected during cutting and patching to prevent damage by cutting and patching operations.

C. Protection from adverse weather conditions shall be provided for portions of the project that might be exposed during cutting and patching operations.

D. Cutting and patching operations shall be conducted so as to avoid interference with use of adjoining areas or interruption of free passage to adjoining areas.

E. The Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to avoid cutting existing pipe, conduit, or ductwork that serve the facility and are scheduled to be removed or relocated, until provisions have been made for bypass installations.

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1.6 PERFORMANCE, GENERAL

A. Skilled workmen shall be employed to perform cutting and patching.

B. Cutting and patching shall be undertaken at the earliest feasible time and completed without delay.

C. Cutting, fitting, and patching for installation of components or the performance of other construction activities shall be performed so as to restore surfaces to their original condition.

D. Openings shall be temporarily covered when not in use.

E. Where excavating and backfilling are required, the Contractor shall comply with requirements of applicable sections of the Technical Specifications.

F. For utility services shown or required to be removed, relocated, or abandoned, the Contractor shall ensure the utility service is shut off or not active prior to performing any work on the system. If the utility service requires continued operation during the Work, the Contractor shall by-pass the service before cutting service pipe or conduit. Any pipe or conduit that is to remain shall be sealed with a cap, valve, or plug to prevent entrance of moisture or other foreign matter.

1.7 PERFORMANCE, CUTTING

A. Cutting of existing construction shall be performed using methods least likely to damage elements to be retained or adjoining construction. Where possible, proposed procedures shall be reviewed with the original installer and shall comply with the original installer's recommendations.

B. Where cutting is required, hand or small power tools designed for sawing or grinding shall be used. Hammering and chopping shall not be done. Holes and slots shall be cut neatly to the size required with minimum disturbance of adjacent surfaces.

C. To avoid marring existing finished surfaces, cutting or drilling shall be done from the exposed or finished side into concealed surfaces.

D. A cutting machine such as a carborundum saw, or diamond core drill shall be used to cut through concrete and masonry.

1.8 PERFORMANCE, PATCHING

A. Patching shall be performed with durable seams that are as invisible as possible. Patching shall meet specified tolerances.

B. Where feasible, patched areas shall be inspected and tested to demonstrate integrity of the installation.

C. Exposed finishes of patched areas shall be restored, and finished restoration shall be extended into retained adjoining construction in a manner that will eliminate evidence of patching and refinishing.

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D. Where patching occurs in a smooth painted surface, the final paint coat shall be extended over entire wall plane (wall corner to corner) containing the patch. The patched area itself shall receive a primer and second coat.

E. Where the removal of walls or partitions extends from the new space into another existing space, the floor and wall surfaces in the new space shall be patched and repaired to provide an even surface of uniform color and appearance. If uniform color and appearance cannot be achieved, the existing floor and wall coverings in the existing space shall be removed and replaced with new materials.

F. Existing ceilings shall be patched, repaired, or re-hung as necessary to provide an even plane surface of uniform appearance.

1.9 COORDINATION

A. Structural elements shall not receive any cutting and patching that would reduce their load-carrying capacity or load-deflection ratio. Structural elements include:

1. Foundation construction

2. Bearing and retaining walls

3. Structural concrete

4. Structural steel

5. Lintels

6. Structural decking

7. Stair systems

8. Miscellaneous structural metals

9. Exterior curtain wall construction

10. Equipment supports.

11. Piping, ductwork, vessels, and equipment

12. Structural systems of Special Construction in the Technical Specifications

B. Safety-related components and operating elements shall not receive cutting and patching in a manner that would result in reducing their capacity to perform as intended, result in increased maintenance, or result in decreased operational life or safety. For those components and elements covered by a warranty, the Contractor shall coordinate cutting and patching with the warranting party, and the cutting and patching shall not void the warranty. Safety-related components and operating elements include:

1. Shoring, bracing, and sheeting.

2. Primary operational systems and equipment

3. Air or smoke barriers

4. Water, moisture, or vapor barriers

5. Membranes and flashings

6. Roofing systems and membranes

7. Fire protection systems

8. Noise and vibration control elements and systems

9. Control systems

10. Communication systems

11. Conveying systems

12. Electrical wiring systems

13. Special Construction specified in the Technical Specifications

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C. Visually-exposed components and construction that is exposed on the exterior or exposed in occupied spaces shall not receive cutting and patching in a manner that will reduce the building's aesthetic qualities or result in visual evidence of cutting and patching. If possible, the original installer or fabricator shall be retained to cut and patch the following categories of exposed work:

1. Processed concrete finishes.

2. Ornamental metal

3. Matched-veneer woodwork.

4. Window wall system

5. Stucco and ornamental plaster

6. Acoustical ceilings

7. Carpeting

8. HVAC enclosures, cabinets, or covers.

9. If it is not possible to engage the original installer or fabricator, another recognized, experienced, and specialized firm shall be engaged.

10. For those components and construction covered by a warranty, the Contractor shall coordinate cutting and patching with the warranting party, and the cutting and patching shall not void the warranty.

D. The General Construction Contractor shall be responsible for removing, storing, and replacing removable ceilings where work is to be provided above an existing removable ceiling not indicated for replacement.

1.10 CLEANING AND RESTORATION

A. Thorough cleaning shall be performed for areas and spaces where cutting and patching is performed or used as access.

B. Paint, mortar, oils, putty, and items of similar nature shall be completely removed.

C. Piping, conduit, and similar features shall be thoroughly cleaned before painting or other finishing is applied.

D. Pipe covering and insulation damaged incidental to cutting and patching shall be restored to its original condition.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION 017329

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SECTION 024119 - SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Predemolition Photographs: Show existing conditions of adjoining construction and site improvements. Submit before Work begins.

B. Government will occupy portions of buildings immediately adjacent to selective demolition area. Conduct selective demolition so Government's operations will not be disrupted.

C. It is not expected that hazardous materials will be encountered in the Work. If hazardous materials are encountered, do not disturb; immediately notify Contracting Officer.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PEFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with EPA regulations and with hauling and disposal regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

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

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 DEMOLITION

A. Maintain services/systems indicated to remain and protect them against damage during selective demolition operations. Before proceeding with demolition, provide temporary services/systems that bypass area of selective demolition and that maintain continuity of services/systems to other parts of the building.

B. Locate, identify, shut off, disconnect, and seal or cap off indicated utility services and mechanical/electrical systems serving areas to be selectively demolished.

C. Provide temporary barricades and other protection required to prevent injury to people and damage to adjacent buildings and facilities to remain.

D. Protect walls, ceilings, floors, and other existing finish work that are to remain. Erect and maintain dustproof partitions. Cover and protect furniture, furnishings, and equipment that have not been removed.

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E. Provide and maintain shoring, bracing, and structural supports as required to preserve stability and prevent movement, settlement, or collapse of construction and finishes to remain, and to prevent unexpected or uncontrolled movement or collapse of construction being demolished.

F. Provide temporary weather protection to prevent water leakage and damage to structure and interior areas.

G. Requirements for Building Reuse:

1. Maintain existing building structure (including structural floor and roof decking) and envelope (exterior skin and framing, excluding window assemblies and nonstructural roofing material) not indicated to be demolished; do not demolish such existing construction beyond indicated limits.

2. Maintain existing interior nonstructural elements (interior walls, doors, floor coverings, and ceiling systems) not indicated to be demolished; do not demolish such existing construction beyond indicated limits.

H. Neatly cut openings and holes plumb, square, and true to dimensions required. Use cutting methods least likely to damage construction to remain or adjoining construction.

I. Remove demolition waste materials from Project site and dispose of legally. Do not burn demolished materials.

J. Clean adjacent structures and improvements of dust, dirt, and debris caused by selective demolition operations. Return adjacent areas to condition existing before selective demolition operations began.

END OF SECTION 024119

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CAST-IN-PLACE

CONCRETE

SECTION 033000 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Submittals: Product Data, concrete mix designs, and submittals required by ACI 301.

B. Ready-Mixed Concrete Producer Qualifications: ASTM C 94/C 94M.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PEFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Comply with ACI 301, "Specification for Structural Concrete," and with ACI 117, "Specifications for Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials."

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Reinforcing Bars: ASTM A 615/A 615M, Grade 60, deformed.

B. Plain Steel Wire: ASTM A 82/A 82M, as drawn.

C. Plain-Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement: ASTM A 185/A 185M, as drawn, flat sheet.

D. Portland Cement: ASTM C 150, Type I or II.

E. Fly Ash: ASTM C 618, Class C or F.

F. Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag: ASTM C 989, Grade 100 or 120.

G. Silica Fume: ASTM C 1240, amorphous silica.

H. Aggregates: ASTM C 33, Class 1N coarse aggregate or better, graded, with at least 10 years' satisfactory service in similar applications.

1. Maximum Coarse-Aggregate Size: 1 inch nominal.

I. Air-Entraining Admixture: ASTM C 260.

J. Chemical Admixtures: ASTM C 494, water reducing. Do not use calcium chloride or admixtures containing calcium chloride.

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K. Clear, Waterborne, Membrane-Forming Curing and Sealing Compound: ASTM C 1315, Type 1, Class A.

L. Joint-Filler Strips: ASTM D 1751, asphalt-saturated cellulosic fiber, or ASTM D 1752, cork or self-expanding cork.

2.3 CONCRETE MIXTURES

A. Prepare design mixtures, proportioned according to ACI 301.

B. Normal-Weight Concrete:

1. Minimum Compressive Strength: 4500 psi at 28 days.

2. Maximum Water-Cementitious Materials Ratio: 0.45. Do not field adjust water content after delivery beyond the maximum water-cementitious ratio.

3. Air Content: Maintain within range permitted: proportion in accordance with ACI 318 requirements for severe exposures (7.5% +/-1.5% for 1” nominal maximum aggregate size).

4. Limit use of fly ash to 25 percent replacement of portland cement by weight and granulated blast-furnace slag to 40 percent of portland cement by weight; silica fume to 10 percent of portland cement by weight.

C. Measure, batch, mix, and deliver concrete according to ASTM C 94/C 94M.

1. When air temperature is above 90 deg F, reduce mixing and delivery time to 60 minutes.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONCRETING

A. Construct formwork according to ACI 301 and maintain tolerances and surface irregularities within ACI 347R limits of Class A, 1/8 inch for concrete exposed to view and Class C, 1/2 inch for other concrete surfaces.

B. Comply with CRSI's "Manual of Standard Practice" for fabricating, placing, and supporting reinforcement.

C. Install construction, isolation, and contraction joints where indicated. Install full-depth joint-filler strips at isolation joints.

D. Place concrete in a continuous operation and consolidate using mechanical vibrating equipment.

E. Protect concrete from physical damage, premature drying, and reduced strength due to hot or cold weather during mixing, placing, and curing.

F. Formed Surface Finish: Smooth-formed finish for concrete exposed to view, coated, or covered by waterproofing or other direct-applied material; rough-formed finish elsewhere.

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G. Slab Finishes: Comply with ACI 302.1R for screeding, restraightening, and finishing operations for concrete surfaces. Do not wet concrete surfaces. Provide the following finishes:

1. Nonslip-broom finish to exterior concrete platforms, steps, and ramps.

H. Begin curing concrete slabs after finishing. Apply membrane-forming curing and sealing compound to concrete.

I. Protect concrete from damage. Repair and patch defective areas.

3.2 QUALITY CONTROL AND COST ADJUSTMENT

A. The Contractor shall engage a third-party testing agency to perform the following field tests and to submit test reports. Test samples shall be taken after any field adjustments to the water/cement ratio. Samples shall be taken and tested for each different day concrete is poured and after changes to the concrete mixture.

1. Record and report any water additions to the load and calculate resultant w/c ratio, water adjustment shall be limited to a single occurrence per load.

2. Temperature.

3. Air content per ASTM C231. Concrete outside of tolerances indicated in section 2.3B3 shall be rejected by the contractor.

4. Concrete Compressive Strength in accordance with ASTM C39/C39M using test 6x12 inch cylinders prepared in accordance with ASTM C31/31M and C172. The following tests shall be performed and reported:

a. 7-day, if 7-day cylinder exceeds 4,500 psi no further compressive testing is required for that sample set.

b. Two 28-day test cylinders. The average of the test will be utilized for acceptance provided neither cylinder is less than 500 psi below f’c.

c. Hold cylinder (45 day), test only if 7- and 28-day cylinders do not meet 4,500 psi.

If hold cylinder is required to be tested and does not meet specified requirements, rejection of or adjustment to the bid item price will be made according to the following:

1) Rejection of or Adjustment to payment price for cast-in-place concrete with deficient compressive strength will be made according to the following schedule with linear scale adjustment based upon reported psi:

a) <3,500 psi: Rejection, remove and replace.

b) 3,500 psi – 4,000 psi: 20-10% reduction in bid item price.

c) 4,000 psi- 4,500 psi: 10-0% reduction in bid item price.

END OF SECTION 033000

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METAL RAILINGS

SECTION 055200 - METAL RAILINGS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Submittals: Product data, Shop Drawings, and manufacturer's color charts showing the full range of colors available for factory-applied finishes.

1. NOTE: Drawings indicate basis of design products, Contractor may submit alternates for approval. If alternates are submitted for approval the Contractor may be required to submit coordination information and/or sketches.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Railings shall be capable of withstanding a uniform load of 50 lbf/ft. and a concentrated load of 200 lbf applied to handrails and top rails of guards in any direction. Uniform and concentrated loads need not be assumed to act concurrently.

2.2 METALS

A. Steel Tubing: ASTM A 500/A 500M (cold formed).

B. Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Schedule 40.

C. Steel Plates, Shapes, and Bars: ASTM A 36/A 36M.

D. Iron Castings: Either gray iron, ASTM A 48/A 48M, or malleable iron, ASTM A 47/A 47M, unless otherwise indicated.

E. Brackets, Flanges, and Anchors: Cast or formed metal of same type of material and finish as supported rails unless otherwise indicated.

2.3 OTHER MATERIALS

A. Nonshrink, Nonmetallic Grout: ASTM C 1107; recommended by manufacturer for exterior applications.

B. Shop Primer for Iron and Steel Railings: Fast-curing, lead- and chromate-free, universal modified-alkyd primer complying with MPI#79.

C. Shop Primer for Galvanized Railings: Primer formulated for exterior use over zinc-coated metal and compatible with finish paint systems indicated.

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2.4 FABRICATION

A. Assemble railing systems in shop to the greatest extent possible. Use connections that maintain structural value of joined pieces.

B. Form changes in direction of railing members by bending, mitering at elbow bends, or using prefabricated fittings.

C. Fabricate railing systems and handrails for connecting members by welding, by brazing, or with concealed mechanical fasteners and fittings.

D. Provide manufacturer's standard wall brackets, flanges, miscellaneous fittings, and anchors to connect handrail and railing members to other construction.

E. Provide wall returns at ends of wall-mounted handrails.

2.5 FINISHES

A. Steel Railings: Hot-dip galvanized after fabrication, ASTM A 123/A 123M; cleaned and shop primed after galvanizing or powder coated in accordance with AAMA 2604.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Fit exposed connections accurately together to form tight, hairline joints.

B. Set railings accurately in location, alignment, and elevation and free of rack.

C. Coat concealed aluminum surfaces that will be in contact with cementitious materials or dissimilar metals with a heavy coat of bituminous paint.

D. Anchor posts in concrete by forming or core-drilling holes and filling the annular space between post and concrete with nonshrink, nonmetallic grout or with approved anchor brackets.

E. Attach handrails to wall with wall brackets.

END OF SECTION 055200

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ROUGH CARPENTRY

SECTION 061000 - ROUGH CARPENTRY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Submittals: ICC-ES evaluation reports for wood-preservative treated wood, engineered wood products, and metal framing anchors.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 WOOD PRODUCTS, GENERAL

A. Lumber: Provide dressed lumber, S4S, marked with grade stamp of inspection agency.

B. Engineered Wood Products: Acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction and for which current model code research or evaluation reports exist that show compliance with building code in effect for Project.

1. Allowable Design Stresses: Engineered wood products…