Appendix B RFP 94-26 200 Newport Phase 2 Security Improvements Specification.pdf
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This is a Construction Specification document prepared by Jacobs Engineering for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) for the 200 Newport Avenue Security Improvements Project Phase 2, located in Quincy, Massachusetts. The project involves the furnishing and installation of upgrades to the existing IP video management monitoring system and electronic access control system at MBTA offices, including removal of legacy equipment and installation of new IP-based video surveillance cameras, electronic access control hardware, network switches, enclosures, raceways, cables, and control equipment. The scope encompasses installation of fiber optic cabling, Category 6 copper cabling to IP CCTV cameras, electronic access control system panels with power and network connections, and integration of all equipment into the existing Genetec software system with new mapping capabilities. The Contractor must establish a detailed construction schedule within five days of contract receipt, with work to be substantially completed within 195 calendar days from the mailing of the executed contract, estimated to begin in June 2026. Key milestones include submission of construction schedules and quality assurance plans within 10-15 days, installation completion of access control systems by day 100 and video surveillance systems by day 110, commencement of field acceptance testing by day 120, and system certification by day 190. Work hours are restricted to 8 AM to 4 PM on weekdays with MBTA oversight, though extended and weekend hours may be requested. All work must comply with applicable Federal, State, and local codes as well as industry standards including TIA and NEC requirements.
The contract is structured as a lump sum with a $30,000 contingency allowance to be used at the MBTA's discretion for unforeseen conditions. The Contractor is responsible for all costs including materials, labor, equipment, subcontractor markups on allowances, spare parts, and system testing and certification. The Contractor must provide a three-year warranty covering parts and labor from the date of MBTA project manager system acceptance, with eight-hour response time to notifications and 24-hour repair requirements, plus one-year Service Level Agreements for software. Payment will be made monthly based on progress schedules, with five percent retainage for performance security until 50 percent completion and satisfactory progress, though retainage may be withheld if performance lapses. The Contractor assumes responsibility for all MBTA support costs for services required beyond the approved schedule date, except for delays caused by the MBTA, emergencies, safety or security issues, or operational needs. All invoicing must reference Service Now ticket numbers and include completed submittals including shop drawings, working drawings, quality assurance plans, test procedures, and as-built documentation. Training on all installed systems must be provided in field and office locations as applicable.
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Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Contract Specifications for
200 Newport Avenue Security Improvements Project
Phase II
Volume 1 of 2
May 2026
Prepared by:
Jacobs Engineering
120 St. James Avenue Boston, MA 02116
Security Improvements Project - Phase 2
200 Newport Avenue Security Improvements Project – Phase 2
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION NO. OF PAGES
DIVISION 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01010 Summary of Work 8
01020 Allowances 2
01070 Abbreviations and Definitions 4
01151 Measurement and Payment (Lump Sum) 14
01300 Submittals 9
01321 Construction Schedule 13
01400 Quality Assurance 18
01500 Construction Temporary Facilities 4
01545 Protection of Work and Property 2
01560 Temporary Controls 2
01568 Construction Safety 94
01569 System Safety Certification 6
01570 Traffic Regulation 1
01600 Materials and Equipment 2
01700 Contract Closeout 2
DIVISION 2: SITE WORK
02221 Demolition 4
02298 Temporary Pedestrian Facilities 3
02650 Existing Site Utilities 5
DIVISION 8: OPENINGS
08711 Door Hardware 12
DIVISION 9: FINISHES
09900 Painting 16
DIVISION 13: SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
13700 Electronic Access Control Systems (EACS) 23
DIVISION 16: ELECTRICAL
16050 Basic Materials and Methods for Electrical Work 18
16195 Electrical Identification 5
16450 Grounding 4
16801 Basic Technical Requirements Communications 8
16826 Communications Cable Routing Systems 5
16840 Video Management Monitoring Systems (VMMS) 24
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16876 Communications Grounding of Equipment 2
16898 Communications Systems Tests 26
16899 Security System Testing 27
APPENDIX A
Contractor Security Requirements 6
APPENDIX B
Project Commissioning Checklist 2
END OF SECTION
200 Newport Avenue SUMMARY OF WORK
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SECTION 01010
SUMMARY OF WORK
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
A. The scope of this Contract includes upgrades to the existing IP video management monitoring system and electronic access control system at the MBTA Offices at 200 Newport Avenue in
Quincy, Massachusetts. Scope includes removal of legacy cameras and electronic access control equipment and installation of new IP video surveillance cameras, electronic access control hardware and associated raceways, cables and control equipment to provide enhanced site security.
B. This Section specifies:
1. The provisioning of communications and security systems with devices at the specific locations as shown on the Contract Drawings. The systems shall include IP based video surveillance cameras, electronic access control system, network switches, enclosures, cable and conduit. This security system shall work in conjunction with the existing
MBTA security system. Refer to the Contract Drawings, and these Specifications, for the details of the Work.
2. The provisioning of electrical systems and conduit with device boxes to support the communications and security systems as described above and shown on the Contract
Drawings. Refer to the Contract Drawings, and these Specifications, for the details of the
Work.
C. The Contractor is responsible for all materials and work listed in this section, except when specifically noted as done by others.
D. The Authority is committed to maximizing safety in all aspects of its operations. To assist in this endeavor, the Safety & Security Certification Plan (SSCP) has been established to provide a management structure, and approach for integrating safety & security certification activities into the major capital development process. The MBTA is in the process of updating this System Safety Certification Program, which as an element of the FTA requirements. The Authority is required to develop and implement an SSCP for all rail transit capital projects, including rehabilitation work. The SSCP will be conducted by the MBTA as a self-certifying agency and the program will be administered by the MBTA Safety
Department, in consultation with the Authority’s Safety & Security Management Committee
(SSMC). The Contractor shall be required to participate in the certification testing process with MBTA representatives.
E. All work hours shall be verified and shown on the two week look ahead schedule, and are subject to change to accommodate the MBTA’s needs. The approximate work hours on this project shall be as follows:
1. Work in office areas will be allowed between 8AM and 4PM on weekdays, provided a representative of the MBTA, or other designated person, is available to oversee work in the office areas, if necessary; and if the work does not affect operations or cause a safety issue.
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2. Extended hours on weekdays can also be requested.
3. Work hours planned for Saturday and Sunday can also be requested.
4. The work hours may change depending on a number of factors including holidays, special events, weather, availability of MBTA personnel, operational needs, safety factors, and other work progressing in the area.
1.2 WORK LOCATION
A. MBTA Offices
1. 200 Newport Avenue Ext., Quincy, MA 02171
1.3 SCOPE OF WORK
1. Furnish and install new video surveillance and electronic access control equipment, network switches, cabinets, enclosures, racks, conduit, and cabling at locations as shown on the Contract Drawings and as described herein to provide a complete system.
2. Furnish and install Electronic Access Control System equipment on doors as described herein and as shown on the Contract Drawings.
3. Remove existing Electronic Access Control System equipment from doors as described herein and as shown on the Contract Drawings. Replace electronic locking hardware with new door hardware meeting MBTA standards.
4. Furnish and install Electronic Access Control System control panels as described herein and as shown on the Contract Drawings. Provide power and network connections for the new Electronic Access Control System Panels as shown on the Contract Drawings, and as described herein.
5. Furnish and install all power feeds from appropriate power sources without impacting other systems at the facility. Include, at a minimum, all cable, conduit, circuit breakers, fuses, panels, switches, and ancillary equipment. The Contractor shall be responsible for upgrading existing systems and equipment if necessary to meet code. The Contractor shall also update circuit breaker panel legends.
6. Install new fiber optic cable to create a network throughout the location as shown in the
Contract Drawings, and as described herein.
7. Install IP CCTV cameras as indicated on the Contract Drawings. Install Category 6
(CAT6) cable to each camera from the corresponding security network switch location.
Terminate in the new CAT6 copper patch panel at each Category 6 device termination location, and patch to the Security Wide Area Network switch.
8. All cameras shall be titled in the software with a unique name and short description of location/viewed area. Titles to be as approved by MBTA.
9. Install new communications trunk conduits and spur conduits as necessary to attach video cameras, Access Control, and other end devices. The Contractor shall follow all requirements of TIA standards and NEC for installation of networking and control cabling including, but not limited to, conduit and cable tray fill ratios.
10. All CCTV cameras, doors, and tamper switches shall be configured in Genetec, and shall be added to the new Genetec maps for this location. The Contractor will be provided with
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AutoCAD files of all areas for map creation. The Contractor shall provide all necessary licensing.
11. Provide Ethernet surge suppressors on all exterior IP based device installations.
12. Ground all equipment, racks, cabinets, cable tray, and suppressors.
13. The procurement and installation of any, and all, systems and equipment shall include, but not be limited to: all necessary ancillary equipment such as mounting system hardware, brackets, shelves, drawers, cables, connectors, jumpers, conduits, racks, enclosures, junction boxes, splice enclosures, strain relief, tags, labeling, armored cable, mechanical and electrical shielding, etc., that are necessary to constitute a complete and functional system.
14. The exact orientation and mounting location for all equipment and systems shall be determined by the Contractor, and submitted to the MBTA for review and approval.
15. Furnish and install all conduit, junction boxes, back boxes, power connections, and grounding as required to support the work.
16. All coring, cutting, and patching required for interior and exterior site work is by this
Contractor. Refer to relevant Specification Sections for details.
17. The Contractor shall be responsible for removal and disposal of all existing CCTV and
Access Control equipment onsite. All existing conduit which is not reused shall be sealed at each end and noted on as-built documentation.
18. The Contractor shall provide all resources necessary to interface and optimize the newly installed system specified herein, as well as the existing MBTA systems they interface with. The Contractor is also responsible for testing, certifying, and placing into service the system as a whole, including the existing systems that the Contractor modified or interfaced.
19. All work shall be done according to the applicable Federal, State and local codes as well as all applicable industry standards. Where there is any conflict between codes, specifications, plans, etc., it is the Contractor’s responsibility to bring it to the MBTA’s attention for clarification and direction. Upon bringing it to the MBTA’s attention, the
Contractor shall also provide a proposed solution.
20. In accordance with these specifications, the Contractor shall submit for review and approval detailed installation plans for all systems, equipment and cable to be installed as part of this Contract. For this function, the Contractor may markup existing MBTA drawings, or if none exist create new drawings for this purpose. In either case the
Contractor is responsible for indicating on these plans all other MBTA systems, equipment, civil constraints, etc., within proximity to the proposed installation.
21. The Contractor shall conduct complete acceptance tests and certify all systems, equipment, fiber optic and copper wiring, cable, splices and terminations are installed and complete for use as part of the security system. This includes both product and subsystem testing up to full, comprehensive, total system testing. The Contractor shall develop all test plans, procedures, prefilled test data sheets, etc., for use during system testing and certification. Submit all documentation to the MBTA for review and approval prior to scheduling of acceptance testing. The Contractor shall also perform system pretests, within their capabilities, prior to MBTA acceptance testing. The Contractor shall submit summary documentation of pretest results and confirmation that they are prepared for the acceptance testing, or the documentation shall list the problems that they must correct and
Security Improvements Project – Phase 2 01010 - 4 a course of action. A pretest report template shall be submitted and approved prior to any pretesting occurring. If the Contractor is found to have falsified testing documentation and/or the system exhibits failures beyond a reasonable margin, then the MBTA reserves the right to charge the Contractor for any and all costs of MBTA support staff and witnesses present during the testing. Falsification of test documentation shall also be reason for dismissal of future bids on MBTA projects. The Contractor shall pretest all systems to ensure that all controls, alarms, views, and actions are properly displayed and functioning through the Genetec system without false positives or false negatives.
22. The Contractor shall coordinate with, and through, the MBTA Project Office for all work on this project. At no time shall the Contractor enter MBTA facilities, or utilize the services of MBTA staff, without prior notification and coordination.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Refer to Specification Section 01300, SUBMITTALS.
1.5 RELATED SECTIONS
A. All Sections
1.6 PROSECUTION OF WORK AND SCHEDULE
A. The Contractor shall start their work upon the receipt of the executed contract by the MBTA, estimated June 2026. The Contractor shall complete or submit each element of work within the milestone dates described herein, and complete all milestones including contract closeout within 195 calendar days, unless otherwise agreed to, or extended, in writing by the MBTA.
The Contractor shall also complete each individual work milestone within the days specified herein from the date of the mailing of the executed contract to the Contractor.
Item Milestone Calendar Days
1. Detailed construction schedule and phasing plan submitted 5 days
2. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan submitted 10 days
3. Conduit and cable routing plans submitted 15 days
4. Hardware and software submittals submitted 15 days
5. All long lead time products submitted 15 days
6. Network Schedule submitted 15 days
7. Installation Plans completed 20 days
8. All hardware and software submittals completed 30 days
9. Outline of Test Plan submitted 30 days
10. Inspection Procedures submitted 45 days
11. Initial Test Procedures and Test Plan submitted for approval 45 days
12. Final Test Procedures and Test Plan submitted for approval 60 days
13. Access Control installation complete 100 days
14. Video Surveillance System installation complete 110 days
15. Genetec software modifications complete 115 days
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16. Start of Field Acceptance Testing 120 days
17. Punch List Complete 130 days
18. System Certification 190 days
19. Contract Closeout 195 days
C. The MBTA has the right to suspend all work and/or payments if major project deliverables or milestones are not submitted according to the required timeframes above. The Contractor shall not be compensated for project delay time because of suspension of work.
1.7 CONSTRUCTION PHASING
A. The Authority shall require that the Contractor have engineers, qualified superintendents, foremen, and other supervisory employees available on site to represent the Contractor at all times while the work is in progress which shall include second and third shifts when necessary.
B. Within five (5) days after the receipt of the executed Contract, the Contractor shall submit for approval a detailed construction schedule and phasing plan. The plan shall show the details of the Contractor’s work activities, proposed work hours, proposed startup dates, start to finish time lines, and schedule of work tasks to be performed by each crew. The plan shall include a description of how the Contractor plans to phase and construct the modifications without impacting the MBTA’s normal operations. Materials and equipment supplied by the
Contractor to be delivered to the construction/installation sites by subcontractors shall not be delivered until the plan is approved by the Authority.
C. The Contractor shall coordinate weekly meetings with the MBTA and the Engineer. Two week Look Ahead Schedules shall be developed by the Contractor and delivered to the
MBTA on a weekly basis. The schedule shall detail all work activities; required MBTA support staffing; limits of work on the right-of-way, in the maintenance facility; as well as any other information necessary for the MBTA to support the Contractor’s efforts.
D. Temporary Egress During Construction: The Contractor’s construction phasing plan shall be developed so as to not affect employee’s commute or safety. The Contractor shall be prepared to meet with MBTA Safety Department in the field to explain their proposed phasing plan and ensure the MBTA that their plan shall not adversely affect the MBTA’s normal operations. Acceptance of the plan by the Engineer shall be a prerequisite to start of construction activities.
E. The Contractor shall obtain all necessary permits and approvals as required from the local and state jurisdictions as well as the MBTA, utility companies, abutters, and others when necessary.
1.8 LIMITS OF WORK AND ACCESS TO SITES OF WORK
A. The Contractor shall restrict the Work to MBTA owned areas, and those identified herein.
Any additional areas that the Contractor might require access to shall be arranged by the
Contractor at their sole expense. Written evidence thereof shall be furnished to the Authority.
Prior approval from the MBTA and the owner shall be required.
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B. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating with the local utility companies for temporary and permanent service relocation of their facilities if required for the construction and modification work under this Contract.
1.9 EXISTING CONSTRUCTION AND CONDITIONS
A. The Authority believes that information on the Contract Drawings describing existing conditions is correct insofar as it is shown; however, it does not guarantee or represent that existing construction, utilities or conditions conform to the drawings. The Contractor shall visit the site, and satisfy himself as to the existing conditions. No claim for extra cost shall be allowed by the Authority because of the Contractor’s unfamiliarity with observable site conditions.
B. In the case of discrepancies being found in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall immediately report them to the Authority and shall start no new work or place orders concerned with the matter in doubt until resolution is made by the Engineer. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs related to work or rework performed as a result of not reporting such discrepancies.
1.10 COORDINATION WORK
A. The Contractor shall work with the Engineer to obtain the necessary approvals from various
MBTA Departments in order to permit construction to progress with the greatest possible cooperation. Furthermore, the Contractor shall coordinate efforts with other Contractors working on separate contracts in the immediate vicinity of the construction site where applicable.
1.11 WARRANTY
A. All work shall include a three (3) year Contractor’s warranty that includes parts and labor to begin on the date of MBTA Project Manager’s system acceptance.
B. The Contractor is responsible for an eight (8) hour response time from time of notification by
MBTA of any device, or system, being down or not properly functioning. The Contractor shall be notified by telephone or email to their support team.
C. The Contractor shall repair all issues within twenty-four (24) hours of receiving the notification of the issue.
D. The Contractor, shall, at the request of the MBTA, install software and firmware updates across all Contractor installed or modified systems or devices for the duration of the warranty period.
1. The Contractor shall alert the MBTA to the length of downtime of any systems or devices that will occur during upgrades.
2. The Contractor shall fix any issues caused to any systems during the upgrades.
3. The Contractor shall backup all system databases prior to performing upgrades.
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E. A Service Level Agreement (SLA) for one (1) year shall be included for all software requiring a SLA.
1.12 MBTA SUPPORT
A. The Contractor is responsible to pay all MBTA support costs for any support services needed past the approved schedule date, except where delays were caused by the MBTA, including emergency work, safety or security reasons (unless the safety or security issue was caused by the Contractor or a sub-contractor thereof), operational needs, or due to the MBTA being unable to provide configured equipment on agreed date unless delay of configuring the devices was caused by inability of the Contractor to provide devices in a timely manner.
1.13 CONTINGENCY
A. All bidders shall include a $30,000 contingency in their bid to be used in the case of unforeseen conditions. This contingency fund will be used at the discretion of the MBTA.
1.14 TRAINING
A. The Contractor shall provide training on all systems to be installed in accordance with the requirements of the General Conditions and as described elsewhere within the Contract
Documents. Training shall be conducted in the field and at MBTA offices as applicable.
1.15 CLAIM FOR DELAY OR SUSPENSION OF WORK
A. The Contractor shall have no claim for damages of any kind due to any delay in start of the
Work or any delay or suspension of any portion thereof, except as hereinafter provided.
B. Attention is directed to Section 39.0 of MGL Chapter 30 which requires that every contract subject to the provisions of Section 39M of MGL Chapter 30 contain the following provisions 1. and 2. in their entirety and, in the event a suspension, delay, interruption, or failure to act by the Authority increases the cost of performance to any subcontractor, that subcontractor shall have the same rights against the Contractor for payment for an increase in the cost of their performance as provisions 1. and 2. give the Contractor against the
Authority, but nothing in provisions 1. and 2. shall in any way change, modify, or alter any other rights which the Contractor or the subcontractor may have against each other.
1. The Authority may order the Contractor in writing to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or any part of the Work for such period of time as it may determine to be appropriate for the convenience of the Authority; provided, however, that if there is a suspension, delay, or interruption for 15 days or more or due to a failure of the Authority to act within the time specified in the Contract, the Authority will make an adjustment in the Contract price for any increase in the cost of the Contract but shall not include any profit to the Contractor on such increases; and provided further, that the Authority will not make any adjustment in the Contract price under this provision for any suspension, delay, interruption, or failure to act to the extent that such is due to any cause for which this Contract provides for an equitable adjustment of the Contract price under any other contract provision.
2. The Contractor shall submit the amount of a claim under provision 1. to the Authority in writing as soon as practicable after the end of the suspension, delay, interruption, or failure to act and, in any event, not later than the date of final payment under the Contract
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1.16 INVOICING
A. The Contractor shall utilize an automated invoicing system. This system shall be able to generate monthly reports and invoices that show material installed or maintained as well as actual work performed and hours spent on maintenance, trouble calls, or other emergency work requested by MBTA. All invoices shall contain a Service Now ticket number for all work performed. Any invoice containing services performed without a properly completed
Service Now ticket, will be rejected.
B. The Contractor shall invoice the Authority on a monthly basis, reflecting the payment due as prescribed in the Basis of Bid for Contract Items. Each invoice shall include all of the information requested herein. A summary report reflecting specific work completed for the month, including personnel assigned and hours worked shall accompany the monthly invoice.
All invoicing shall include the Authority’s Purchase Order number.
C. Submitted invoices that are found to be incomplete and are not corrected and resubmitted to the Authority’s Security and Emergency Management Department, within 30 calendar days of notification, shall be forfeited at the discretion of the Authority.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 SPARE PARTS
A. The Contractor shall include in their bid spare parts as defined in these specifications.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
NOT USED
PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
4.1 GENERAL
A. No separate measurement or payment will be made for work required under this Section. All costs in connection therewith shall be included in the Contract Lump Sum price for “200
Newport Avenue Security Improvements Project – Phase 2”.
200 Newport Avenue ALLOWANCES Security Improvements Project – Phase 2 01020-1
SECTION 01020
ALLOWANCES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. This Section specifies Allowances for all services, personnel, labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform the work as specified herein. The Contractor shall include in his proposal the allowance for each item listed. Except for when the Contractor performs the work, he shall not add any Contractor markups to these allowance items. The work is further specified in the applicable Construction Specifications sections referenced herein.
B. Coordinate allowance work with other work of this project to ensure that each allowance is completely integrated arid interfaced with related and adjacent work.
1.2 ALLOWANCE ITEMS
A. Contingency
1.3 MEASUREMENT
A. Allowances will be made to reimburse the Contractor for work and materials performed and supplied herein and as further specified in the applicable Construction Specification Sections.
1.4 PAYMENT
A. Payment for allowances will be based upon receipted invoices and signed receipts, without charges for Contractor overhead and profit (except when the Contractor performs the work), submitted for the actual work performed.
B. Before permitting work to begin under any allowance, the Contractor shall request an itemized written estimate of cost from the Railroad, utility companies, private firms, subcontractors, supply house, and City and State agencies for the work to be performed. The Contractor shall submit these written estimates to the Engineer for review and approval. For work performed by the Contractor, he shall be reimbursed in accordance with MBTA Standard Specifications, Division I
- General Requirements, Section 01150, Article 1.5, paragraph B.2. The Authority will make no payments exceeding the approved amounts.
C. The Contractor shall submit receipted copies of itemized invoices for such work to the Authority for partial payments. Payment will be based upon receipted invoices and signed receipts from the utility companies, private firms, Railroad, subcontractors, supply house, or the City and/or State agencies to the Contractor, four copies of which shall be submitted to the Authority.
D. The final payment for allowances under this Contract will be withheld until the Contractor has paid each affected utility company, private firm, Railroad, subcontractor, or City and/or State agency for all costs in connection with work specified herein.
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E. Each allowance will be adjusted to the actual amount paid by the Contractor for such work done.
1.6 PAYMENT ITEMS
Description Unit Contingency $30,000
200 Newport Avenue ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS Security Improvements Project – Phase 2 01070 - 1
SECTION 01070
ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A. Work Included: This Section specifies abbreviations for standards and trade associations and definition of technical terms.
1.2 ABBREVIATIONS AND NAMES
A. The following abbreviations as referenced in the Contract Documents are defined to mean:
1. AA Aluminum Association
2. AAN American Association of Nurserymen
3. AAR Association of American Railroads
4. AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
5. ACI American Concrete Institute
6. AGC Associated General Contractors of America
7. AI Asphalt Institute
8. AIA American Institute of Architects
9. AISC American Institute of Steel Construction
10. AISI American Iron and Steel Institute
11. AMCA Air Moving and Conditioning Association
12. ANSI American National Standards Institute
13. APA American Plywood Association
14. ARA American Railway Association
15. AREA American Railway Engineering Association
16. ARI American Refrigeration Institute
17. ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers
18. ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Engineers
19. ASLA American Society of Landscape Architects
20. ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
21. ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
22. AWG American Wire Gauge
23. AWPA American Wood-preservers' Association
24. AWPI American Wood-Preservers' Institute
25. AWWA American Water Works Association
26. AWS American Welding Society
27. CDRL Contract Document Requirement List
28. CISPI Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute
29. CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
30. DOT U.S. Department of Transportation
31. EEI Edison Electric Institute
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32. EIA Electronic Industries Association
33. EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
34. FHWA Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
35. FSS Federal Specifications and Standards
36. FTA Federal Transit Administration
37. GSA General Services Administration
38. HUD U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
39. IACS International Annealed Copper Standard
40. IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
41. IES Illuminating Engineering Society
42. IMSA International Municipal Signal Association
43. IPCEA Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association
44. ITE Institute of Transportation Engineers
45. JIC Joint Industrial Council
46. MBTA Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
47. NAAM National Association of Architectural Manufacturers
48. NBC National Building Code
49. NBS National Bureau of Standards
50. NEC National Electric Code
51. NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers' Association
52. NESC National Electrical Safety Code
53. NFPA National Fire Protection Association
54. NLMA National Lumber Manufacturers' Association
55. OSHA United States Department of Labor, Occupation Safety and Health
Administration; and Occupation Safety and Health Act
56. PCA Portland Cement Association
57. PCI Prestressed Concrete Institute
58. PEI Porcelain Enamel Institute
59. SAE Society of Automotive Engineers
60. SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association
61. SJI Steel Joist Institute
62. SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council
63. UBC Uniform Building Code of the International Conference of Building
Officials
64. UL Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.
65. USSG United State Standard Gauge
1.3 PUBLICATION DATES
A. Except as otherwise indicated, where compliance with an industry or trade association standard is required, comply with the standard in effect as of the date of the Contract Documents.
1.4 DEFINITION OF TERMS
A. Wherever in he Contract Documents the following technical terms or pronouns in place of them are used, the intent and meaning shall be:
1. Aerial Structure - Any MBTA System structure other than a culvert, which carries transit tracks and spans above an earth or water surface.
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2. Alignment - Horizontal and vertical location of a track, street or highway as described by curves and tangents.
3. Ballast - Specified material placed on the track bed to hold the track in line and elevation.
4. Base - A layer of material of planned thickness placed immediately below the pavement or surface.
5. Basement Material - Material in excavations or embankments, underlying the lowest layer of sub ballast, ballast, base, pavement, or other specified layer which is to be placed.
6. Bridge - A structure, other than a culvert, which carries railroad, highway, pedestrian, or other traffic, or a utility facility, and spans above an earth or water surface.
7. Culvert - A structure, other than a bridge or aerial structure, which provides an opening under a track or roadway for drainage or other purpose.
8. Frontage Road - A street or road generally paralleling a portion of the MBTA System for service to abutting or adjacent property.
9. Gauge (Track) - Distance between the inside faces of rails and measured 5 inch below the top of the center line of heads of running rails and at right angles thereto.
10. Guard Rail (Track) - A rail or other structure laid parallel with the running rails of a track to contain wheels after derailment, or to hold wheels in correct alignment to prevent their flanges from striking the points of turnout or crossing frogs or the points of switches.
11. Highway, Road, Street - Each is a term denoting a public vehicular way and includes the entire area within their right-of-way.
12. Layout Plans - Plans showing layout (location) lines, property lines, corner markers, names of property owners, and the location of bounds.
13. Location Lines -Lines indicating the limits of the Right-of-Way.
14. Material - Any substances specified for use in the construction of the Contract and its appurtenances.
15. Median - That portion of a divided highway separating traffic moving in opposite directions.
16. Pavement - Uppermost material placed on the traveled way or shoulders of a road or on a parking area. This term is used interchangeably with surfacing.
17. Right-of-Way - A Term denoting land and property, and interest therein, acquired by the
Authority for construction of the MBTA System.
18. Running Rail - Rail or surface on which the tread of the wheels of rail vehicles bear.
19. Shoulder (Track) - That portion of the track subgrade or sub ballast which, when the track is in cut, lies between the ballast-covered portion and the ditch and, when the track is on embankment, lies between the ballast-covered portion and top of slope.
20. Sieves - All sieves referred to in the Specifications shall be standard woven wire cloth sieves and conform to the requirements of AASTHO Designation M92.
21. Sub ballast - Specified material placed on the finished subgrade and below the ballast.
22. Subbase - A layer or layers of specified material of planned thickness between the base and the basement material.
23. Subgrade (Pavement) - That area on which pavement, surfacing, base, or subbase is placed.
24. Subgrade (Track) - Finished surface of the track bed below the ballast or sub ballast.
25. Substructure - All that part of an aerial structure or bridge below the bridge seats, tops of piers, haunches of rigid frames, or below the spring lines of arches. Back walls and parapets of abutments and wing walls of bridges shall be considered as parts of the substructure.
26. Subway - That portion of a MBTA Transit System line which is constructed beneath and approximately parallel to the ground surface regardless of its method of construction.
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27. Super elevation - Vertical distance measured at the centerline of the rails that the outer rail is above the inner rail.
28. Superstructure - All that part of an aerial structure or bridge above the bridge seats, tops of piers, haunches of rigid frames, or above the spring lines of arches, including the floor, and not including the substructure.
29. Top of Rail Profile - Profile line representing the elevation of the top of running surface of rails. Where super elevation occurs, top of rail profile represents the inside lower running rail, unless otherwise indicated.
30. Track Bed - That portion of a MBTA Transit System line between the curb lines or outside boundaries of ballast or track support slab.
31. Track way - That portion of a MBTA System line between outside of curbs where track is on aerial structure, tunnel, or subway; and between outside of cut slopes or parallel drainage ditches where track is at grade, including apportioning drainage structures.
32. Track work - Rails, switches, frogs, crossings, fastenings, pads, ties and ballast over which transit or railroad cars or trains are operated.
1.5 ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS
A. See the General Conditions and other Sections of the Specifications.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
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PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
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SECTION 01151
MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT (LUMP SUM)
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A. Work Included: This Section specifies the general requirements for Measurement and Payment.
B. Provisions of this Section are augmented by the measurement and payment provisions for specific classifications of construction, materials, and services as specified in the applicable sections of these Standard Specifications, the Contract Specifications and as listed in the Bid Form for a specific contract.
C. See Specification Section 01321 – CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE for additional requirements of processing the payment request.
1.2 MEASUREMENT OF QUANTITIES
A. This Contract is a Lump Sum Contract with Allowance payment items and Add-Alternates. The Lump Sum base bid price shall reflect the total cost to complete the work indicated in the Bid Documents, whether shown or incidental to completing the work in accordance with applicable codes, laws, rules and regulations.
B. Quantities of various items of work provided shall be determined from the As-Planned Schedule and subsequent Progress Schedules, for purposes of payment, by the Engineer; and by the Contractor for purposes of the certification(s) of work provided that are required by the provisions of Article 1.7.
C. Upon the completion of Work and before final payment is made the Engineer will determine that all Work is completed according to the approved As-Planned Schedule and subsequent Progress Schedules, as the basis for final settlement.
D. Method of measurement and computations to be used in determination of quantities of material furnished and of work provided under the Contract will be those methods generally recognized as conforming to good engineering practice.
E. Unless otherwise specified, the following shall apply:
1. Not used.
2. Not used.
4. Not used.
5. Allowance will not be made for surfaces laid over a greater area than those indicated, or for any material moved from outside the area of cross section and lines shown on the Drawings except when specifically authorized by the Engineer.
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6. The term "gauge" when used in connection with the measurement of plates, will mean the U.S. Standard Gauge, except that when reference is made to the measurements of galvanized or aluminum sheets used in the manufacture of corrugated metal pipe, metal place culverts and arches, metal cribbing and corrugated aluminum pipe, the term "gauge" will mean that specified in AASHTO Designations M36, M167, M196 or M197.
7. When the term "gauge" refers to the measurement of wire, it will mean the wire gauge specified in AASHTO Designation M32.
8. The term "pound" when used in the measurement or payment of any material or work, will mean 16 ounces avoirdupois, based on computed or scale weight.
9. The term "ton" when used in the measurement or payment of any material or work, will mean the short tone consisting of 2,000 pounds avoirdupois. When applicable, materials measured in pounds will be converted to tons.
10. Not used.
11. Not used.
12. Not used.
13. Not used.
14. Not used.
15. Not used.
16. The term "each," when used as an item of payment, such as project markers, right-of-way monuments, and the like, will mean complete payment for the work prescribed for that item.
17. The term "lump sum," when used as an item of payment, will mean complete payment for the work prescribed for that portion of the Contract work under the item, or all work prescribed in the Contract, as the case may be.
18. When a complete structure or structural unit (in effect, "lump sum" work) is specified as the unit of measurement, the unit will be construed to include all necessary fittings and accessories.
19. The Quantities may be shown on the Contract Drawings for items for which lump sum is the method of measurement. If shown, the quantities are approximate and are shown for estimating purposes only. The Contractor shall ensure that the lump sum price (whether the base bid or lump sum breakdown per Activity (see Construction Schedule section)) includes all labor, equipment and material to provide the Work complete in place.
20. The term "complete in place," when used in the measurement and payment provisions, means the completion of the contract item, including the furnishing of all materials, equipment, tools, labor and work incidental thereto, unless otherwise specified.
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21. Rental of equipment will be measured by hours of actual working time and necessary traveling time of the equipment within limits of the Contract or between the source of supply and contract site (but not exceeding 100 miles) except when special conditions or other agreements make some other method of measurement desirable and is specified.
22. When standard manufactured items are specified such as fence, wire, plates, rolled shapes, culvert pipe, and the like, and these items are identified by gauge, unit weight, section dimensions, or other measurements, such identification will be considered to be nominal weights or dimensions. Unless more stringently controlled by tolerances in cited specifications, manufacturing tolerances established by the industries involved will be accepted.
1.3 SCOPE OF PAYMENTS
A. The Authority will pay and the Contractor shall receive and accept the compensation as provided in the Bid Form, in full payment for furnishing all materials, labor, tools and equipment and for performing all work contemplated and embraced under the Contract; also for all loss or damage arising out of the nature of the Work, or from the action of the elements (except as specified in General Conditions), or from any unforeseen difficulties or obstructions which may arise or be encountered during the prosecution of the Work (except as set forth in General Conditions or as otherwise noted in the Contract Specifications) until its final approval by the Authority, and for all risks of every description connected with the prosecution of the Work; also for all expenses incurred by or in consequence of the suspension or discontinuance of the said prosecution of the Work (except as provided in General Conditions), and for any infringement of patent, trademark or copyright, and for completing the Work in an acceptable manner according to the Contract Documents.
B. Payment of any current estimate, or any retained percentage shall in no way constitute an acknowledgment of the acceptance of the Work or in no way or degree prejudice or affect the obligation of the Contractor, at his own cost and expense, to repair, correct, renew or replace any defects and imperfections in the construction of, or in the strength of, or quality of materials used in or about the construction of the Work under Contract and its appurtenances, as well as damages due or attributable to such defects; which defects, imperfections or damages shall have been discovered on or before the expiration of the one year guaranty period specified in General Conditions. The Engineer shall be the sole judge of such defects, imperfections, or damages and the Contractor shall be liable to the Authority for failure to correct the same as provided herein. (Also see General Conditions.)
C. If the "measurement and payment" clause in the Construction Specifications relating to any price in the Bid Form requires that said price cover and be considered compensating for certain work or material essential to the item, this same work or material will not also be measured or paid for under any other pay item which may appear elsewhere in the Specifications.
D. Except as specifically provided otherwise, no separate payment will be made for any work in fulfillment of the requirements of these Division 1, General requirements nor of the respective Specifications relating thereto, and all cost thereof shall be included in the lump sum bid price .
E. Except as specifically provided otherwise, no separate payment will be made for any work in fulfillment of the requirements of the Contract Documents. All costs shall be included in the lump sum bid price.
1.4 COMPENSATION FOR ALTERED QUANTITIES
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The Contractor is obligated to bid work in a responsive and responsible manner. Prices proposed for the work must be realistic.
1.5 PAYMENT FOR EXTRA WORK
A. Not used.
B. Payment for extra work or materials.
1. If the Engineer directs additional work, the Contractor shall submit promptly in writing to the Engineer an offer to do the required work on a lump sum or unit price basis, as specified by the Engineer. Unless otherwise directed, the stated price shall be divided so as to show that it is the sum of: (a) estimated cost of direct labor, materials, and the use of equipment, plus 10 percent of this total for overhead; (b) actual cost of Workmen’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance, Health, Welfare and Pension Benefits, Social Security deductions, and Employment Security Benefits and such additional fringe benefits which the Contractor is required to pay as a result of Union Labor Agreements and/or is required by authorized governmental agencies; (c) a reasonable percent of the total (a) and (b) shall be negotiated for profit utilizing the procedure outlined under this Article, paragraph B.3; (d) the estimated proportionate cost of surety bonds.
2. Unless an agreed lump sum and /or unit price is obtained from above and is so stated in a Supplemental Agreement or an Extra Work Order the Contractor shall accept as full payment for work or materials for which no price agreement is contained in the Contract an amount equal to the following: (a) the actual cost for direct labor, material (less value of salvage, if any) and use of equipment (see below), plus 10 percent of this total for overhead; (b) actual cost of Workmen’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance, Health, Welfare and Pension Benefits, Social Security deductions, and Employment Security Benefits and such additional fringe benefits which the Contractor is required to pay as a result of Union Labor Agreements and/or is required by authorized governmental agencies; (c) a reasonable percent of the total (a) and (b) shall be negotiated for profit utilizing the procedure outlined under this Article, paragraph B.3; (d) the estimated proportionate cost of surety bonds. The actual cost of use of equipment (except small tools and manual equipment) will be the actual and necessary operating expenses of such equipment power and fuel for the same, and a reasonable rental for the same as determined by the Engineer.
3. A reasonable percent of the total (a) and (b) for Items 1 and 2 above shall be negotiated for profit on each Extra Work Order utilizing the following weighted guidelines:
(a) Breakdown:
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Profit Calculation Summary Chart
FACTOR WEIGHT RATE PROFIT
(W) FACTOR VALUE
(R=.03 to .08)
1. Degree of Risk General Issues of Concern 10 x = Labor Productivity 15 x = Pricing 15 x = Availability of Materials 5 x =
2. Relative Difficulty of Work 15 x =
3. Size of Job 15 x =
4. Period of Performance 15 x =
5. Subcontracting 10 x =
TOTAL 100
(b) Based on the Factors for each Work Order, the Weight (W) for each Factor shall have a Rate Factor (R) from .03 to .08 as indicated below. The Profit Value (V) shall be obtained by multiplying the Rate Factor (R) by the Weight (W). The sum of the Profit Value column represents the fair and reasonable profit percentage as determined by the Factors of the particular Extra Work Order.
DEFINITION OF PROFIT RATE FACTORS
1. Degree of Risk:
Where the Work associated with a Extra Work Order involves no risk to the Contractor, or the degree of risk is very small, the Rate Factor should be 0.03; as the degree of risk increases, the Rate Factor should be increased up to a maximum of 0.08. The Degree of Risk has been determined to include but not limited to the following major factors:
a) General Issues of Concern
b) Labor Productivity
c) Pricing
d) Availability of Materials
2. Relative Difficulty of the Work involved:
If the modified Work is most difficult and complex the Rate Factor should be 0.08 and should be proportionately reduced to 0.03 on the simplest of jobs.
3. Size of job:
If the sum of the modified Work (direct costs) is not in excess of 5% of the base Contract work or $25,000, the Rate Factor shall be 0.08. Work greater than 10% of the base
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Contract Work or $50,000 shall have a Rate Factor of 0.03. Work estimated between 5% ($25,000) and 10% ($50,000) shall be proportionately rated from0 .08 to 0.03.
4. Period of performance:
A change during the early phases of a contract shall have a Rate Factor of 0.03 and should be proportionately increased to 0.08 as the period of impact approaches the substantial completion. Additionally, the Rate Factor shall be >03 for a time extension less than 10 days to a defined Milestone and as the potential time extension to a defined Milestones increases the Rate Factor shall also proportionately increase to .08.
5. Subcontracting:
The Rate Factor shall be inversely proportional to the amount of subcontracting. Where 66 percent or more of the Work is to be subcontracted, the Rate Factor shall be 0.08 and where 90% to 100% of the Work is performed by the Contractor’s own forces the Rate Factor shall be 0.03. If the amount of subcontracting is estimated between 11% and 65% of the Work, the Rate Factor shall be proportionately rated from 0.08 to 0.03.
The term "direct labor" shall mean the labor actually expended in performing the required work exclusive of all supervisory labor.
No allowance will be made for general superintendence and the use of small tools, manual equipment, or buildings.
For extra work performed by a subcontractor under this Article, paragraph B.2. above the Contractor shall accept as full payment therefore an amount equal to the following: (a) the subcontractor's cost computed as described above plus (b) an additional 10 percent of such costs.
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