Attachment 04 Division 01 Specs.doc

DIVISION 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 000004 – LIST OF DRAWINGS, TABLES, AND SCHEDULES

SECTION 010000 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 011000 – SUMMARY

SECTION 011400 – WORK RESTRICTIONS

SECTION 012000 – PAYMENT PROCEDURES

SECTION 012500 – PRODUCT OPTIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

SECTION 013100 – PROJECT COORDINATION

SECTION 013119 – PROJECT MEETINGS

SECTION 013200 – CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

SECTION 013300 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 013526 – ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 013543 – REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF LEAD-BASED PAINT

SECTION 014000 – QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 014200 – REFERENCE STANDARDS AND DEFINITIONS

SECTION 016000 – PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 017000 – EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 017329 – CUTTING AND PATCHING

SECTION 017700 – CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

SECTION 017823 – OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

SECTION 017839 – AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

SECTION 017900 – DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

SECTION 019100 – COMMISSIONING

SECTION 000004

LIST OF DRAWINGS, TABLES AND SCHEDULES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1

RELATED DOCUMENTS:

Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specifications sections, apply to this Section.

1.2

DRAWINGS ACCOMPANYING SPECIFICATIONS:

Drawings accompanying the specifications are the property of the Government and shall not be used for purposes other than those contemplated by the specifications and include the following:

This section shall be filled out for each specific project by A/E contractor.

Drawing No.

Title

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 000004

SECTION 010000

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1

RELATED DOCUMENTS:

A.

Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2

SUBMITTALS:

A. Operations Schedule (See Section F – Delivery or Performance)

1. The Contractor shall be thoroughly trained and experienced in compiling construction schedule data, and in preparing and issuing periodic reports as required.

2. Reliance upon the approved schedule.

The construction schedule as approved by the Contracting Officer shall establish interim completion dates for the various activities under the Contract.

3. Within ten (10) calendar days after the issuance of a Notice to Proceed (NTP), the Contractor shall submit a schedule satisfactory to the Contracting Officer (CO) defining the Contractor’s planned operations.

4. Any revisions necessary as a result of this review shall be resubmitted for approval to the CO. The approved schedule shall be used by the Contractor for planning, organizing, directing the work, reporting progress, and requesting payment for work accomplished. If the Contractor thereafter desires to make changes in the method of operating and scheduling, the Contractor shall immediately notify the CO in writing stating the reasons for the change.

5. Submit to the CO with the invoice a report of the actual progress. This report shall include an updated schedule indicating “actual” progress in percent completion for each activity; and a written narrative summary of revisions causing delays in the program, and an explanation of corrective actions taken or proposed.

6. Make only those revisions to approved construction as are approved in advance by the CO.

B.

Submittals Schedule

1. Within thirty (30) calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP), the Contractor shall submit a schedule satisfactory to the CO, fixing the dates for submission of Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples. BEP shall issue approval within fourteen (14) calendar days.

C.

Products Schedule

1. Refer to Section 012500 (Product Options and Substitutions). Following approval of the schedule of proposed products, no changes in products from those listed will be allowed except in unusual or extenuating circumstances. When such circumstances arise, the Contractor shall request in writing, approval of the proposed change, to the CO stating the circumstances necessitating such a change. The intent of this schedule is to name the manufacturer(s) of the materials specified by a product standard and to designate which manufacturer(s) will be used when more than one has been named for an item in the Specifications. The schedule shall not be interpreted as allowing any changes from bid items or those substitute items offered with the bid and accepted in the Agreement bid.

1.3

COORDINATION:

A.

Contractor shall obtain written approval from the COR at least three (3) weeks prior to any schedule outages, which involve the temporary interruption of essential services. Any interruptions shall not be of longer duration than essential to accomplish the purpose intended. Liaison with the Government in the matter shall be a salient feature of this Contract.

B.

Utility connections: When tasks or connections to Government utilities cannot be completed during specified working hours without disrupting Government production, the Contractor shall obtain written approval from the CO for weekend or holiday work.

C.

Cutting and patching: The Contractor is responsible for all cutting, fitting, and patching that may be required to complete the work and make its several parts fit together properly.

D.

The Contractor shall be responsible for CHECKING DRAWINGS FOR ERRORS and OMISSIONS while VERIFYING the figures before laying out the work.

1.4

MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS (PRODUCTS):

A.

Quality: Products incorporated into the Work.

B.

Conform to applicable specifications and standards.

1. No provision of any reference standard, manual, statute, code, or regulation (whether or not specifically incorporated by reference in the Contract Documents) shall be effective to change the duties and responsibilities of Government, Contractor or CO.

2. Comply with size, make, type, and quality specified, or as specifically approved in writing by the CO.

3. Manufactured and Fabricated Products

a. Design, fabricate, and assemble in accordance with the best engineering and shop practices.

b. Manufacture like parts of duplicate units to standard sizes and gauge, to be interchangeable.

c. Two or more items of the same kind shall be identical, and from the same manufacturer.

d. Products shall be suitable for service conditions.

e. Equipment capacities, sizes, and dimensions shown or specified shall be adhered to unless variations are specifically approved in writing by the CO.

C.

Do not use product for any purpose other than that for which it is designed or is specified.

D.

Except as specifically indicated or specified, products removed from the existing structure shall not be used in the completed work.

E.

Manufacturer’s Instructions:

1. When Contract Documents require that installation of the work shall comply with manufacturer’s printed instructions, the Contractor shall obtain and distribute copies of such instructions to all parties involved in the installation, including two (2) copies to the CO.

2. Maintain one set of complete manufacturer’s instructions at the Project site during installation and until completion.

3. Handle, install, connect, clean, condition, and adjust products in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and in conformity with specified requirements.

4. Should job conditions or specified requirements conflict with manufacturer’s instructions, consult with the CO for further instructions.

5. Do not proceed with work without clear instructions.

6. Perform work in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Do not omit any preparatory step or installation procedure unless specifically modified or exempted by the Contract Documents.

F.

Substitutions: Refer to Section 012500 (Product Options and Substitutions). The Contractor shall absorb all costs for inclusion of proposed and accepted substitutions.

G.

Transportation and Handling

1. Arrange deliveries of products in accordance with construction schedules. Coordinate to avoid conflict with work and conditions at the site.

2. Deliver products in undamaged condition, in manufacturer’s original containers or packaging, with identifying labels intact and legible.

3. Immediately upon delivery, inspect shipments to assure compliance with requirements of Contract Documents and approved submittals, and that products are properly protected and undamaged.

4. Provide equipment and personnel to handle products by methods to prevent soiling or damage to products or packaging.

H.

Storage and Protection

1. Store products in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, with seals and labels intact and legible.

2. Store products subject to damage by the elements in weather tight enclosures.

3. Maintain temperature and humidity within the ranges required by manufacturer’s instructions.

I.

Exterior Storage

1. Store fabricated products above the ground, on blocking or skids; prevent soiling or staining; cover products which are subject to deterioration with impervious sheet coverings; and provide adequate ventilation to avoid condensation.

2. Store loose, granular materials in a well-drained area on solid surfaces to prevent mixing with foreign matter.

3. Arrange storage in a manner to provide easy access for inspection. Make periodic inspections of stored products to assure that products are maintained under specified conditions and free from damage or deterioration.

4. Protection after installation: Provide substantial coverings as necessary to protect installed products from damage from traffic and subsequent construction operations. Remove when no longer needed.

1.5

PROJECT MEETINGS:

A.

A pre-construction conference with the Contractor shall be held.

1. Attendees: Authorized representatives of the Government, Architect, and their consultants; the Contractor and its superintendent; major subcontractors; and if the CO requires the manufacturers; suppliers; and other concerned parties shall attend the conference. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with the Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

B.

Progress Meetings: A progress meeting will be held each week to review progress to date and to resolve all questions for the upcoming week. The Contractor shall notify the CO at least one (1) calendar day in advance if the Contractor cannot attend the meeting. To the greatest extent possible, the meeting shall be held on the same day, time, and place each week. The Contractor will prepare the agenda and compile the meeting minutes. The minutes should include a signature line for the COR and Contractor. The COR will review the minutes for approval. After the COR approves the minutes, both the Contractor and the COR shall sign the minutes and give the original to the Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer.

1.6

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS:

A.

General

1. Provide construction facilities and temporary controls as required by the Contract Documents and further needed to perform the Work, and dispose of such facilities at completion of the Contract, unless otherwise specified or requested by written direction of the CO.

2. Nothing in this Section is intended to limit types and amounts of temporary Work required, and no omission from this Section will be recognized as an indication by Government that such temporary activity is not required for successful completion of the Work and compliance with requirements of the Contract Documents.

B.

Construction Parking

1. No on-site parking area is available for the Contractor’s vehicles.

C.

Contractor Use of Premises

1. Maintenance of Access: Do not block passageways, corridors, sidewalks, pedestrian walks, roads, alleys, or entranceways of buildings during performance of work under the Contract. Provide appropriate barricades, signs, markers, and other devices or personnel as may be required by the CO for traffic guides and public safety.

2. Occupant Protection: Protect the occupants of the Government building by installing safety rails and barricades as applicable to prevent injury from unauthorized entry of personnel into work areas. Erect warning signs as necessary to indicate construction areas or hazardous zones. Proceed with the Work in such a manner as to prevent the spread of dust and flying particles.

3. Head Protection (Hard Hats): The entire work area under the Contract is designated as a hard hat area. It is the full responsibility of the Contractor to post the area and insure that all Contractor personnel, vendors, and visitors wear hard hats while within the project area.

4. Gasoline/Diesel: Gasoline or diesel powered equipment will not be permitted within the building. Electric or natural gas-powered equipment may be used.

5. Asbestos Removal: If asbestos is encountered, notify the CO. The Government will remove the asbestos.

6. Work Schedule: Observe a 5-day, 40-hour work week (6:30 A.M to 3:00 P.M.), Monday through Friday except for as otherwise specified for specific functions. Perform no construction work during the other workdays or during other hours without written authority of the CO. The Contractor shall obtain written approval from the CO for use of jackhammers. The uses of jack hammers shall be done on weekends unless authorized in writing by the CO.

D.

Layout of Work

1. The Contractor shall lay out the work and be responsible for all measurements in connection therewith. The Contractor shall furnish templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials and labor as may be required in laying out the work. The Contractor is responsible for the execution of the work to such lines and elevations as may be established or indicated by the CO.

E.

Existing Conditions

1. The physical conditions indicated on the Drawings and/or specified as the result of site investigations by visual surveys or record drawings may not represent an as-built condition. Therefore, the Contractor is responsible for checking and verifying all dimensions.

F.

Disposal of Existing Material and Equipment

1. Removed, dismantled, and demolished material and equipment, including rubbish, scrap, and debris not specified or indicated to be Government salvaged, reinstalled under the Contract, or otherwise retained for disposal on Government land shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be promptly removed from the site and disposed of by the Contractor at Contractor’s own expense and responsibility. Refer to Section 01100 (Summary).

G.

Temporary Utilities

1. Temporary Telephone Service: Government telephone facilities at BEP shall not be made available to the Contractor. Any request for Contractor telephone service shall be made through Verizon with the Contractor assuming all costs incurred.

2. Temporary Sanitary Facilities: Provide and maintain in a neat and sanitary condition such accommodations for the use of Contractor’s employees as will comply with laws and regulations.

3. Water Service: The Government shall furnish at a designated source and pay for water required for the Work. Make connections to Government’s water system at designated location. Provide and maintain connections, back water valves, valves, and pipe that may be required to supply water at point convenient to the Work area. Do not change the locations of the connections without the Government’s authorization.

4. Electrical Power and Light

a. The Government shall furnish at a designated source and pay for electrical power for the Work.

b. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment and materials required to make connections to the Government’s power source and to provide temporary electrical power and light at location of Work as needed.

c. The Contractor shall provide temporary equipment and wiring for power, lighting and distribution requirements, which complies with applicable provisions of governing laws, codes and ordinances.

d. The Contractor shall maintain temporary wiring and related equipment so as not to constitute a hazard to persons or property.

H.

Temporary Heating and Ventilation

1. The Contractor shall provide adequate ventilation and exhaust to prevent adverse effects on products and the work.

I.

Construction Cleaning

1. The Contractor shall clean and dispose of waste materials, debris, and rubbish during construction on a daily basis.

2. The Contractor shall maintain areas under Contractor’s control free of waste materials, debris, and rubbish. Maintain site in a clean and orderly condition.

3. The Contractor shall provide covered containers for deposit of debris and rubbish. Dispose of accumulations of extraneous materials.

4. The Contractor shall remove debris and rubbish from pipe chases, plenums, attics, crawl spaces, and other closed or remote spaces, prior to closing the space.

5. The Contractor shall control cleaning operations so that dust and other particulates will not adhere to wet or newly-coated surfaces.

6. The Contractor shall remove waste materials, debris, and rubbish from site continuously and dispose off-site.

J.

Security Provisions

1. The Contractor shall adhere to the Government’s security programs and provide security services and systems such as to achieve 24-hour, 7-day per week protection from theft, vandalism, personal injury, and property damage. Provisions shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

a. A Project security program to protect work, stored products, and construction equipment.

b. Protection of Government’s operations at the site from theft, vandalism, and damage from the Contractor’s work and employees.

c. At all times, comply with the Office of Security’s policies and procedures located on In$ite.

d. At all times, comply with the Office of Security’s policies and procedures for entry into the BEP.

e. The COR will monitor all maintenance of security programs throughout the construction period, until the Government’s acceptance precludes the need for Contractor security.

K.

Entrance Control

1. Require display of the proper identification by each person. Badges shall be clearly visible and worn above the waist.

2. Maintain a log of all visitors.

3. The Government will control deliveries and vehicles related to Government’s own operations.

L.

Miscellaneous Restrictions

1. Cameras or Camera Phones will not be permitted, on, in, or near the Project site and no photograph of any kind may be taken.

2. Information Technology Architecture (If applicable):

a. The Contractor shall architect, design and provide a hardware and software architecture to support the program.

b. The Contractor shall provide and maintain system design topologies depicting logical and physical components and their interrelationships. Interrelationships include interconnections with other systems or networks. Drawings shall be in BEP approved file formats and be provided to BEP upon request.

c. The Contractor shall provide the hardware needed to run the program.

d. The Contractor shall work with a government integrated product team of subject matter experts to implement the program.

e. The use of non-Government computer equipment or networks requires written approval from the contracting officer. Only licensed software, including contractor proprietary software and Government or contractor developed code, shall be used. No public domain, shareware, or freeware software shall be installed unless prior written approval is received from the CO.

3.

Information Technology Compatibility:

a. If the Contractor provides WINTEL platforms under this contract, the program shall reside on Tell servers/terminals to maintain technology compatibility with BEP systems.

b. To maintain technological compatibility with BEP databases, the Contractor shall use Oracle and/or SQL Server technologies.

c. BEP will provide Oracle and/or SQL Server licenses, however, the Contractor shall be responsible for installation and configuration of the databases.

d. The software provided shall be a current version and capable of being upgraded when new versions are released without harming the integrity, functionality, or capability of the system.

4. Personnel and Contract Security Requirement:

a. All persons performing direct or indirect information technology labor effort on this contract shall be U.S. Citizens. Naturalized citizens shall be considered the same as native-born citizens.

b. The Contractor shall name a person who shall perform IT security administrator functions. This individual shall be responsible for ensuring the security of hardware, firmware, software, and data, if applicable. Information on system security configuration, version and patch levels, and upgrades shall be provided to the BEP project manager upon request.

c. Each Contractor employee proposed for this contract who shall have access to Bureau information or systems shall be identified and be subject to a background investigation. The level, or “criticality,” of the clearance shall depend on the privileges to be granted to the contractor employee. Prior to the Bureau granting network, system, or file access to the Contractor’s employees, each employee shall sign the BEP “IT Rules of Acceptable Use”.

d. The Contractor will ensure that all personnel working on this contract receive, at a minimum, annual IT security awareness training. This training should be specific to their roles and responsibilities in compliance with National Institute for Standards and Technology Special Publication (NIST SP) 800-16,”Information Technology Security Training Requirements: A Role and Performance Based Model”. The Contractor shall annually certify that personnel shall require access to Bureau computers, computer systems, or computer networks. The Contractor shall also indicate whether personnel shall be required to utilize non-Government computer equipment at a BEP site or to install, process, or communicate Bureau information on non-Government computers or networks.

e. Each individual or category of contractor personnel proposed for the effort shall be listed by appropriate role categories as defined in National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication (NIST SP) 800-16, Chapter 2. The Contractor shall certify each as having received computer security training appropriate to their categories, as denoted in the training matrix NIST SP 800-16.

f. The Contractor shall certify that all contractor personnel involved in the management, use, and operation of BEP computers, networks, or other information system resources or contractor personnel who install, use, process, or communicate Bureau information on non-Government computers who perform work under this contract shall have received training appropriate to their assignments as defined in NIST SP 800-16 “Information Technology Security Training Requirements”.

g. The Contractor will verify that the certification is renewed annually by verifying that Contractor personnel have received refresher training appropriate to their roles.

h. All information pertinent to the BEP’s IT resources that is provided to simplify performance of the work, or which is generated because of performance of the services required by the contract, are highly sensitive and will not be released to third parties without the express, written consent of the BEP. This information requires strict control procedures to preclude unauthorized disclosure or dissemination. Information pertinent to personnel is protected from unauthorized disclosure under provisions of the Privacy Act (5 USC 552a).

i. All sensitive information and data made available or provided to the Contractor in any format shall be used only for carrying out the provisions of this contract. Such information shall not be divulged or made known in any manner (including summary, extract or synopsis) to any person except as may be necessary in the performance of this contract. Disclosure to anyone other than an authorized officer or employee of the Contractor shall require written approval of the CO.

j. When an employee leaves the contract, the Contractor shall ensure that all files accessed by the employee are disposed of by transfer or destruction and that the employee’s system access is terminated. Note: An employee who has left the Contractor may remain employed with the Contractor.

k.

The Bureau may suspend system access privileges and/or remove a contract employee from access to the contract for unauthorized, negligent, or willful actions. These actions may include, but are not limited to, unauthorized use of the system, introduction of malicious software, unauthorized modification or disclosure of the system or data.

M.

Temporary Enclosures

1. Isolate the Government’s occupied areas from areas where demolition and alteration work will be done, with temporary, dustproof and weatherproof enclosures of approved types, as conditions may require and as directed by the CO.

a. Outside construction security barrier shall be 10 foot high chain link fence with three strands of barbed wire on top and the entrance can be closed with a BEP lock. Fence posts shall be set in portable concrete base blocks.

2. Seal joints in manner to make the partitions dust tight. Extend partitions to the underside of roof or construction of floor above to properly seal all openings.

3. Maintain partitions, coverings and barricades in place until they are no longer required or until completion of construction and then remove them from the job site. Repair damage done to existing work caused by the construction and removal of temporary partitions, coverings and barricades.

N.

Glass Protection

1. Exercise precaution for the protection of glass, both existing and glass installed under the Contract. Be responsible for the replacement of glass broken, scratched, or otherwise damaged with similar material until such time as the project is accepted by the CO.

1.7

FIRE PRECAUTIONS:

A. Fire Hazards

1. Take necessary actions to eliminate possible fire hazards and to prevent damage to construction work, building materials, equipment, temporary field offices, storage sheds, and other property.

1.8

CONTRACT CLOSEOUT:

A.

Contract closeout shall include:

1. Punch List: Correct punch list items

2. Cleaning: Clean glass; remove stains, spots, marks and dirt; clean hardware; remove paint spots and smears from surfaces; clean fixtures; wash concrete and tile; and vacuum the floor

3. Project Record Documents: Refer to Section 017700 (Contract Closeout). These records are a specific Contract requirement, and final payment will not be made until the Project Record Documents have been submitted in an acceptable form.

4. Operations and Maintenance Data: Obtain, assemble, and submit to the Government, four (4) manuals and five (5) CD ROM’s containing comprehensive operating and maintenance instructions and parts lists. Each manual shall be self-contained and include information for efficient servicing of equipment supplied and installed under the Contract.

a. Operating instructions shall explain maintenance procedures, methods of checking the systems for safe and normal operation, and the recommended procedure for safely stopping and starting the equipment and/or systems.

b. These requirements shall be fulfilled before any warranty periods become effective so as to limit the possibility of claims arising from the absence of pertinent information.

5. Guarantees, Warranties, and Bonds: Submit all required guarantees, warranties, and bonds.

6. Deliver to the Government spare parts and maintenance materials required by the Contract Documents as directed by the CO.

7. List of Manufacturers and Suppliers: At the conclusion of the Project, furnish to the CO a complete list of subcontractors, manufacturers, and suppliers who participated in the construction or who furnished materials or equipment. The address of each firm shall be included, together with types of materials or work performed.

8. Asset Management: At the completion of construction and before final payment, the following information will be provided by the Contractor to the CO on a completed form (provided by the BEP) for record purposes. The Contractor shall:

a.

Provide a draft form to the CO at least forty five (45) calendar days prior to the contract completion date. At a reasonably scheduled time upon receipt of the draft, the COR, A/E and General Contractor will do a thorough walk through and annotate any findings or corrections required.

b.

Prepare an accounting of all installed/constructed property and room number.

c. List Government-furnished/Contractor-installed items and Contractor-furnished/Contractor-installed items.

d.

List complete nomenclature of each item:

1. Manufacturer.

2. Model Number.

3. Serial Number.

4. Electrical rating, full nameplate data.

5. Capacity (MBTU,KVA, Tons, Sprinkler Heads, Etc.).

6. Other pertinent information (Warranty/guarantee information-start date, stop date)

7. Cost of each item (Equipment cost only)

8. Location e.

List items including, but not necessarily limited to the following:

1.

Electrical equipment (special lighting fixtures, metering equipment, overhead door operators, exterior floodlights and poles, fire alarm and burglar alarm systems, etc.)

2.

Mechanical equipment (commercial refrigeration equipment, heating equipment, air conditioning systems equipment, pumps, boilers, sprinklers, meters, and other items of mechanical equipment)

3. Other items that are considered to be real property installed equipment

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 010000

SECTION 011000

SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1. WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Title: ___________________________________________ [fill-in].

The Work includes, but is not limited to: ________________________________ [fill-in].

B. Project will be constructed under a General Construction Contract.

2. WORK SEQUENCE

A. To minimize disruption of the Government’s daily operations and utility services, certain portions of the Work must be conducted in phases as will be outlined at the Pre-Bid Conference.

B. In general, phasing requirements are related to revisions to electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, fire and smoke alarm, security and telecom systems where phasing will be required to maintain continuity of systems in occupied adjacent areas of the building, while removing, revising and connecting such systems within the Project areas.

3. USE OF PREMISES

A. General: Extremely strict and significant security precautions and inspections procedures are in force at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, including stringent inspections of all personnel and materials entering or leaving the facility. All construction personnel will be required to complete a comprehensive security clearance application and background investigation and submit to fingerprinting. Special security badges with pictures will be issued by the Office of Security, Physical Security Branch to Contractor’s personnel subsequent to successful completion of individual background investigations. Security badges must be visibly displayed by all personnel at all times. Refer also to Section H of Government Construction Contract Requirements.

B. Access to the construction site, including delivery of materials and removal of demolished materials and debris is restricted to those areas and times as directed by the COR.

C. Contractor’s use of premises for construction operations is strictly limited to the areas within the Contract Limit Lines delineated on the Drawings. Access to other areas of the Building without a Government-assigned escort is strictly prohibited and may result in severe consequences, including, but not limited to permanent removal from the Project site and possibly other more serious legal sanctions.

D. Refer to General Conditions and Division 1 Section “Work Restrictions” for additional information impacting Contractor’s use of premises.

4. WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

A. Separate Contract: Government may award (or will award) a separate contract for performance of certain construction operations at Project site. Those operations will be conducted simultaneously with work under this Contract.

B. Cooperate fully with separate Contractors and Government personnel so work on those contracts may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract.

5. FUTURE WORK

A. Future Contracts: Government has awarded (or will award) separate contracts for additional work to be performed at the site after Substantial Completion. Completion of that work will depend on successful completion of preparatory work under this Contract. The Contract for future work includes the following:

Title of Contract that has or will be awarded: ___________________________.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 011000

SECTION 011400

WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 4 - GENERAL

1.1 USE OF PREMISES:

A. Use of Site: Limit use of premises to work in areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

Limits: Confine construction operations to areas within contract limit lines indicated on drawings. Attention shall be provided with appropriate signage to re-route pedestrian traffic when construction activities are required.

Operational/Public Usage: Allow for the Bureau of Engraving & Printing to the extent permitted under the contract to conduct operations at or within the site to include use by the public.

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

· Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

· Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

· See Government construction contract requirements related to advance notice to the Government of delivery of large materials or equipment, utility outages, or other activities that will impact Government’s day-to-day operations.

B. Use of Existing Building: Maintain existing building in a weather-tight condition throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Protect building and its occupants during construction period.

1.2 OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS:

C. Full Government Occupancy: Government will occupy site and existing building during entire construction period. Cooperate with the Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with the Government's operations.

D. Partial Government Occupancy: The Government reserves the right to occupy and to place and install equipment in completed areas of building, before Substantial Completion, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. Such placement of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

1. The CO will prepare a Certificate of Substantial Completion for each specific portion of the Work to be occupied before Government occupancy.

2. Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from authorities having jurisdiction before Government occupancy.

3. Before partial Government occupancy, mechanical and electrical systems shall be fully operational, and required tests and inspections shall be successfully completed. On occupancy, Government will provide, operate, and maintain mechanical and electrical systems serving occupied portions of building.

4. On occupancy, Government will assume responsibility for maintenance and custodial service for occupied portions of building.

PART 5 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 6 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 011400

SECTION 012000

PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 7 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY:

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and process Applications for Payment.

1.2 SCHEDULE OF VALUES:

B. Coordination: Coordinate preparation of the Schedule of Values with preparation of Contractor's Construction Schedule.

1. Correlate line items in the Schedule of Values with other required administrative forms and schedules, including Submittals Schedule and Application for Payment forms with Continuation Sheets. See BEP construction contract requirements, Section F of UCF, for additional requirements.

2. Submit a preliminary Schedule of Values ten (10) calendar days after notice of award. Final schedule of values should be submitted no later than ten (10) calendar days after NTP.

3. Sub-schedules: Where the Work is separated into phases requiring separately phased payments, provide sub-schedules showing values correlated with each phase of payment.

A. Format and Content: Use the Project table of contents as a guide to establish line items for the Schedule of Values. Provide at least one line item for each Specification Section.

1. Identification: Include the following Project identification on the Schedule of Values:

· Project name and location.

· Contractor's name and address.

· Date of submittal.

2. Arrange the Schedule of Values in tabular form with separate columns to indicate the following for each item listed:

· Related Specification Section or Division.

· Description of the Work.

· Name of subcontractor.

· Name of manufacturer or fabricator.

· Name of supplier.

· Change Orders (numbers) that affect value.

· Dollar value: Percentage of the Contract Sum to nearest one-hundredth percent, adjusted to total 100 percent.

3. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of Applications for Payment and progress reports. Coordinate with the Project table of contents. Provide several line items for principal subcontract amounts, where appropriate.

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

5. Provide a separate line item in the Schedule of Values for each part of the Work where Applications for Payment may include materials or equipment purchased or fabricated and stored, but not yet installed.

6. Provide separate line items in the Schedule of Values for initial cost of materials, for each subsequent stage of completion, and for total installed value of that part of the Work.

7. Allowances: Provide a separate line item in the Schedule of Values for each allowance. Show line-item value of unit-cost allowances, as a product of the unit cost, multiplied by measured quantity. Use information indicated in the Contract Documents to determine quantities.

8. Each item in the Schedule of Values and Applications for Payment shall be complete. Include total cost and proportionate share of general overhead and profit for each item.

Temporary facilities and other major cost items that are not direct cost of actual work-in-place may be shown either as separate line items in the Schedule of Values or distributed as general overhead expense, at Contractor's option.

9. Schedule Updating: Update and resubmit the Schedule of Values before the next Applications for Payment when Change Orders or Construction Change Directives result in a change in the Contract Sum.

1.3 APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT:

B. Application for Payment shall be made in accordance with Section G of Government Construction Contract Requirements.

PART 8 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 9 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 012000

SECTION 012500

PRODUCT OPTIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

PART 10 - GENERAL

1.1

RELATED DOCUMENTS:

A.

Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2

PROPOSED PRODUCTS:

A.

Within ten (10) calendar days after date of receipt of notice to proceed and before submittal of any Shop Drawings, Product Data or Samples, submit for approval, in four (4) copies, a list of the products proposed for installation, including the name of the manufacturer for each. The list shall be tabulated by and be complete for each Specification Section. Where applicable, include Subcontractors’ names in the list.

1.3

SUBSTITUTIONS:

A.

In conjunction with the list of proposed products, submit for consideration any requests for the substitution of products using Government form 9047.

B.

Requests for substitutions will be considered only if the following conditions are met:

1. The request is presented in writing to the CO with the list of proposed products as specified, using a copy of Government form 9047 for each proposed substitution.

2. Complete data on the proposed substitution accompanies the request, proving its compliance with the Contract Documents: such data shall include product identification and description, performance and test data, references and samples, where applicable, and an itemized comparison of the proposed substitution with the products specified in the Contract Documents, including data relating to design and artistic effect, where applicable.

C.

A request for a substitution forwarded by the Contractor means that the Contractor:

1. Has investigated the proposed substitution.

2. Has determined that it is equal to or superior in quality and serviceability to the product specified in the Contract Documents.

3. Will provide the same guarantee for the substitution that the Contractor would for the product specified in the Contract Documents.

4. Waives all claims for additional costs which subsequently become apparent as a result of the substitution.

5. Will coordinate the installation of the accepted substitution into the Work, and will make such changes in the Work of the various trades as may be required to provide a completed condition.

D.

A request for a substitution will not be considered if:

1. It is indicated or implied on Shop Drawing or Product Data submittal without the specified formal request and documented proof of conformance.

2. The submittal request is substantially incomplete.

2.0 PRODUCTS (Not Used)

3.0 EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 012500

SECTION 013100

PROJECT COORDINATION

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

A. This section specifies general administrative procedures and performance required, including but not necessarily limited to the following:

1. Project Coordination

2. Plumbing and Electrical Coordination

3. Cutting and Patching

4. Cleaning and Protection

1.2

PROJECT COORDINATION:

A. Layout:

1. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for properly laying out the work and for lines and measurements for the work executed under the contract documents.

2. Establish on the site the necessary reference lines from which lines and elevations shall be established.

1.3

PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL COORDINATION:

A. Refer to individual technical sections of Division 22 Plumbing and 26 Electrical, for additional coordination requirements.

1.4

CUTTING AND PATCHING:

A. All cutting shall be done promptly and all patching and repairs shall be made as required to leave all work in good condition, including any fitting and drilling of materials as specified or required for proper assembly, fabrication, installation, and completion of all work under this contract.

1.5

CLEANING AND PROTECTION:

A. General: During handling and installation of work at project site clean and protect work in progress and adjoining work on a basis of perpetual maintenance. Apply suitable protective covering on newly installed work where reasonably required to ensure freedom from damage or deterioration at time of substantial completion; otherwise, clean and perform maintenance on newly installed work as frequently as necessarily through remainder of construction period. Adjust and lubricate operable components to ensure operability without damaging effects.

END OF SECTION 013100

SECTION 013119

PROJECT MEETINGS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS:

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY:

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements for project meetings, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Preconstruction conferences.

2. Progress meetings.

B. Related Sections: The following Sections contain requirements that relate to this Section:

1. Division 1 Section #013100 (Project Coordination) for procedures for coordinating project meetings with other construction activities.

2. Division 1 Section #013300 (Submittals) for submitting the Contractor's Construction Schedule.

1.3 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE:

A. Attend a preconstruction conference prior to the NTP.

B. Attendees: Authorized representatives of the Government, Architect, and their consultants; the Contractor and its superintendent; major subcontractors; manufacturers; suppliers; and other concerned parties shall attend the conference. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with the Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

C. Agenda: Discuss items of significance that could affect progress, including the following:

1. Tentative construction schedule.

2. Critical work sequencing.

3. Designation of responsible personnel.

4. Procedures for processing field decisions and Change Orders.

5. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment.

6. Distribution of Contract Documents.

7. Submittal of Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples.

8. Preparation of record documents.

9. Use of the premises.

10. Parking availability.

11. Office, work, and storage areas.

12. Equipment deliveries and priorities.

13. Safety procedures.

14. First aid.

15. Security.

16. Housekeeping.

17. Working hours.

1.4 PROGRESS MEETINGS:

A. The Construction Contractor shall attend progress meetings at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) on a weekly basis. The COR will schedule the meetings and will notify the Contractor of the meeting dates. The Contractor shall coordinate the submission of payment requests, payrolls for the previous week, and previous week work logs at the meetings.

B. Attendees: In addition to representatives of the Government, each subcontractor, supplier, or other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented at these meetings. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with the Project and authorized to discuss matters relating to the Work.

C. Agenda: Prepare and submit for COR review minutes of the previous progress meeting. Review other items of significance that could affect progress. Include topics for discussion as appropriate to the status of the Project.

1. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Review progress since the last meeting. Determine where each activity is in relation to the Contractor's Construction Schedule, whether on time or ahead or behind schedule. Determine how construction behind schedule will be expedited; secure commitments from parties involved to do so. Discuss whether schedule revisions are required to insure that current and subsequent activities will be completed within the Contract Time.

2. Review the present and future needs of each entity present, including the following:

a. Interface requirements.

b. Time.

c. Sequences.

d. Status of submittals.

e. Deliveries.

f. Off-site fabrication problems.

g. Access.

h. Site utilization.

i. Temporary facilities and services.

j. Hours of work.

k. Hazards and risks.

l. Housekeeping.

m. Quality and work standards.

n. Change Orders.

o. Documentation of information for payment requests.

p. Have copy of construction schedule.

1.5 INSTALLATION MEETINGS:

A. Where required by the Contract Documents, provide a meeting at the project site for the purpose of reviewing installation procedures. The meeting shall include the architect, if necessary, the CO, the COR, the Contractor, the subcontractor of the work to be installed, the manufacturer’s representative, and any subcontractor whose work requires coordinate on with the work to be installed. The Contractor shall record the meeting minutes and furnish copies to the CO, Contract Specialist (CS) and COR.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 013119

SECTION 013200

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

PART 11 - GENERAL

1. SUMMARY:

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for documenting the progress of construction during performance of the Work, including the following:

1. Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Deliverable

3. Daily construction reports.

4. Field condition reports.

B. See Division 1 Section #011000 (Summary) for preparing a combined Contractor's Construction Schedule.

C. See Division 1 Section #012000 (Payment Procedures) and Section G of Uniform Contract Format (UCF.)

D. See Division 1 Section #017700 (Contract Closeout) for submitting Project Record Documents at Project closeout.

2. DEFINITIONS:

A. Critical Path: The longest continuous chain of activities through the network schedule that establishes the minimum overall Project duration and contains no float.

B. Float: The measure of leeway in starting and completing an activity.

Delivery and Performance of UCF.

C. Fragnet: A partial or fragmentary network that breaks down activities into smaller activities for greater detail.

D. Major Area: A story of construction, a separate building, or a similar significant construction element.

3. DELIVERABLES:

A. Submittals Schedule: Submit three (3) copies of schedule. Arrange the following information in a tabular format:

Scheduled date for first submittal.

Specification Section number and title.

Submittal category (action or informational).

Name of subcontractor.

Description of the Work covered.

Scheduled date for final acceptance and approval.

B. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Submit two (2) printed copies of the construction schedule using Microsoft Project.

Delivery and Performance of UCF.

C. Daily Construction Reports: Submit two (2) copies at weekly intervals.

D. Field Condition Reports: Submit two (2) copies at time of discovery of differing conditions.

4. COORDINATION:

A. Coordinate preparation and processing of schedules and reports with performance of construction activities and with scheduling and reporting of separate contractors.

B. Coordinate Contractor's Construction Schedule with the Schedule of Values, list of subcontracts, Submittals Schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.

Secure time commitments for performing critical elements of the Work from parties involved.

Coordinate each construction activity in the…