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This document provides specifications for the Juba Compound Electrical Upgrade project in Juba, South Sudan. The solicitation is being conducted by USAID/South Sudan to upgrade the electrical systems and components at the Juba compound, including installation of new wiring, panels, equipment, and commissioning of systems. Contractors must submit proposals by the specified deadline to provide services including project management, installation of wiring and electrical components, start-up testing, training of facility staff, and a one-year warranty period. The contractor will also be required to develop record documents, conduct cleaning, and implement a warranty management program over a 12-month period following substantial completion. Adherence to specifications around submittals, closeout procedures, and quality control requirements is critical.

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JUBA COMPOUND ELECTRICAL UPGRADE JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN

SECTION 017705

CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. The requirements of this Section relate to the procedures and administration of Substantial Completion, Final Acceptance, and Warranty.

1.02 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Other general provisions of the Contract, including FAR clauses by reference or as amended in Contract Sections B through J, and other Division 1 Sections of these Contract Specifications apply to requirements of this Section. This Section in turn applies to the Contract Drawings and Technical Specifications.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor must submit, in accordance with Section 013305, Construction Submittals, the following:

1. Request for Certification of Substantial Completion.

2. Request for Final Inspection and Testing.

3. Final Record Documents. The Contractor must submit final documents marked “As-Built” to the COR with a request for inspection and Substantial Completion.

4. Project Completion Photography

5. Asbestos and Lead Paint Certification.

6. Warranty Management Plan

7. Equipment & Inventory Barcode Tags

8. Barcode Scanner loaded with appropriate linked information

1.04 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT AGENT

A. The Contractor must provide a qualified representative, knowledgeable in the operation and maintenance of the various building systems as installed in the works. This representative must respond immediately (24 hours or less) and be responsible for warranty management. Telephone and email are acceptable means of response. If a visa is required for travel to the Post, a current visa must be maintained by the representative.

B. The agent must be qualified to address, record, and resolve warranty issues during the warranty period and be certified to act on the Contractor’s behalf during the warranty management period.

C. The agent, at a minimum, must perform the following duties:

1. Communicate and coordinate actions with the responsible Government representative (normally the Facility Manager).

2. Respond to building system deficiencies, including inspection, evaluation, and documentation of such deficiencies. Documentation must include photographs to include date and location of defect in question and an additional photograph of finished repair or resolution to warranty item in question.

3. Arrange for repairs or replacements of warrantable deficiencies.

4. Document issues, actions, and solutions and incorporate records as a part of the Project Document Set. The agent must surrender these records to the Government representative upon termination of the warranty period.

5. Record and develop a report on expected times between failure of system components.

6. As a follow up to warranty actions, the agent must review procedures with the Government Operating and Maintenance staff and verify agent responsibilities are in compliance with building systems procedures.

This will avoid conditions that might lead to warranty action or denial of action.

7. Develop a summary of lessons learned during the warranty management process for incorporation into the Maintenance Plan as described in Section 017825, Operation and Maintenance Data.

8. Participate in an on-site warranty meeting within 8 to 11 months after Substantial Completion. The agent must review the Contractor's warranty management reports with the COR (or authorized representative), and O&M Staff. The agent must identify additional areas that may come under warranty or under the original construction contract. The agent must present information to track and correct warranty-related issues prior to expiration of the warranty.

1.05 PRE- WARRANTY CONFERENCE

A. Prior to Substantial Completion, or completion of a phase or portion of the contract to be turned over, and at a time designated by the COR, the Contractor must meet with the COR and Facility Manager to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this clause. Once a mutual understanding is reached, the Contractor must provide a formal orientation of warranty processes and procedures to the Post operations & maintenance staff. See Section 017905, Demonstration and Training, for requirements of the warranty orientation. Communication procedures for Contractor notification of warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the COR for the execution of the construction warranty must be established at this conference. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor's quality control completion inspection, the Contractor must furnish the name, telephone number and address of the proposed Warranty Manager.

1.06 EQUIPMENT WARRANTY IDENTIFICATION TAGS

A. The Contractor at the time of installation and prior to Substantial Completion must provide warranty identification tags on all Contractor- and Government-furnished equipment which he has installed.

1. The tags must be suitable for interior and exterior locations, resistant to solvents, abrasion, and to fading caused by sunlight, precipitation, etc.

These tags must have a permanent pressure-sensitive adhesive back, and they must be installed in a position that is easily (or most easily) noticeable. Contractor furnished equipment that has differing warranties on its components must have each component tagged.

2. Sample tags must be submitted for Government review and approval.

These tags must be filled out representative of how the Contractor must complete all other tags.

3. Tags for Warranted Equipment: The tag for all equipment must be similar to the following: Exact format and size must be as approved.

EQUIPMENT WARRANTY - CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

MFG NAME MODEL NO.

SERIAL NO.

CONTRACT NO.

CONTRACTOR NAME

CONTRACTOR WARRANTY EXPIRES

MFG WARRANTY(IES) EXPIRE

EQUIPMENT WARRANTY - GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

MFG NAME MODEL NO.

SERIAL NO.

CONTRACT NO.

DATE EQUIP PLACED IN SERVICE

MFG WARRANTY(IES) EXPIRE

1. If the manufacturer's name (MFG), model number and serial number are on the manufacturer's equipment data plate and this data plate is easily found and fully legible, this information need not be duplicated on the equipment warranty tag. In such instances the contractor must obtain prior confirmation from the COR.

2. The Contractor must complete the required information on each tag and install these tags on the equipment by the time of and as a condition of final acceptance of the equipment.

1.07 EQUIPMENT BARCODE TAGS

A. The Contractor, prior to Substantial Completion must provide barcode tags on appropriate equipment. See Section 017825 Operation and Maintenance Data for instructions.

1.08 SPARE PARTS AND SPECIALTY TOOLS BARCODE TAGS

A. The Contractor, prior to Substantial Completion must provide inventory barcode tags on all Contractor-furnished spare parts and specialty tools required prior to turnover to COR. The Contractor must confirm barcode type used by the USG to ensure USG scanner/software is compatible with barcode tags.

1. The barcode tags must be suitable for interior and exterior locations, resistant to heat, water, solvents, abrasion, and to fading caused by sunlight, precipitation, etc.

2. The barcode tags must be installed on spare parts and specialty tools in a location to assure visibility and scanning.

3. See Section 017825 Systems Manual and O+M Data for barcode scanner requirements

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL

The Contractor must comply with the instructions of the Contracting Officer and the COR for procedures, sequence, timing, and similar considerations regarding the turnover of facilities to Government personnel.

3.02 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. General: Before requesting the Certificate of Substantial Completion from the CO for all work or a defined portion thereof, the Contractor must complete the following, as applicable:

1. Progress Payment Request:

a. Submit no earlier than the date claimed for Substantial

Completion.

b. Reflect a 100 percent complete status or list non-substantial items that remain incomplete.

1) Show the percentage of completion and an explanation for incomplete work.

2) Include copies of supporting documentation.

2. Operation and Maintenance Data: In accordance with Section 017825, Operation and Maintenance Data.

3. Obtain and submit releases, enabling full-and unrestricted use of the work and access to services and utilities by the Government. These releases must include:

a. Occupancy permits.

b. Operating certificates.

c. NFPA required fire protection certifications.

4. Submit Record Documents as described herein. Confidential and Secret Record Documents may be deferred until Final Acceptance.

5. Deliver spare parts/extra materials/specialty tools in the manner requested by the COR. Also, provide an itemized list by specification section to include item product name, product description, product number, quantities, manufacturer or vendor name, manufacturer contact details, unit of measure, and unit cost of delivered materials 60 days prior to Substantial Completion. These must include:

a. Operating and Maintenance tools.

b. Surplus Government-furnished materials.

c. Manufacturer recommended spare parts.

d. Extra stock of materials (attic stock).

e. Keys to locks.

6. Changeover:

a. Make final changeover of facilities and services from temporary to permanent.

b. Advise the COR in advance of the precise time for each changeover.

c. Comply with the COR’s requests on the timing of security-related changeovers.

7. Complete commissioning, start-up testing, and training of the

Government’s operating and maintenance personnel.

8. Operational data and logs of equipment operated by the contractor prior to turnover. Maintenance logs must include the completed preventive maintenance checklist associated with each piece of equipment maintained and must be consistent with the preventative maintenance checklists required for the CMMS Template. See Section 017825, Systems Manual and O+M Data for checklist requirements.

Maintenance logs and checklists must be supplied to the COR on a monthly basis after the first piece of equipment requires manufacturer maintenance.

9. Remove temporary facilities, construction tools and equipment, mock-ups, rejected materials, and similar items of construction not incorporated into permanent work. This removal must include surplus materials.

10. Make physical adjustments, correct minor defects, touch-up finishes, and lubricate operating parts.

11. Provide certification that asbestos and lead paint were not used.

12. Complete turnover of utilities to the Post through the COR. See

Section 015005, Temporary Facilities and Controls.

13. The contractor’s QC Manager must have ensured that the work complies with all requirements before requesting the Certificate of Substantial Completion from the CO. The QC Manager must be responsible for all inspection activities leading up to the contractor’s request for the Certificate of Substantial Completion and must be prepared to demonstrate that the work is, in fact, substantially complete.

B. Request for Certification of Substantial Completion:

1. Following inspection by USAID’s QA contractor and the COR, the QC Manager must provide the COR with a schedule of defects. Defects deemed to be substantially out of compliance with contract quality or performance standards must be corrected prior to issuance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion. The QC Manager must be prepared to demonstrate compliance with the contract to the COR as a condition of issuance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion.

2. When the QC Manager has proven the work to be substantially complete, the COR request that the CO issue a Certificate of Substantial Completion. The Certificate of Substantial Completion may be issued with a list of remaining omissions, deficiencies, and defects deemed by the CO to be non-substantial. Such items must be corrected by the Contractor prior to issuance of the Certificate of Final Acceptance.

3. Schedule of Defects:

a. Prepare the initial Schedule of Defects as described in Section

014010, Contractor’s Quality Control.

b. The initial and subsequent Schedule of Defects must include omissions, deficiencies, and patent defects and must be a matter of Project record.

c. Document and resolve Schedule of Defects items prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Final Acceptance.

4. In addition to the above actions and remedies, the Contractor must be responsible for omissions, defects, and deficiencies not uncovered in the course of the inspections. The CO will determine the applicability of these items to the agreed upon standards of Contract performance.

3.03 FINAL ACCEPTANCE

A. General:

1. The Contractor must notify the COR and CO at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the time when the Contractor believes all work included in the contract will be ready for Final Acceptance. The QC Manager must coordinate final inspections and testing with the COR and USAID’s QA contractor.

B. Request for Final Inspection and Testing:

1. The Contractor must submit the following when requesting Final Acceptance of the work:

a. Schedule of Defects:

1) Schedule of non-substantial defects attached to the CO’s Certificate of Substantial Completion.

2) Certification of the QC Manager that all defects on the schedule have been completed.

b. Final Certificates of Insurance for products installed and operations, as required.

c. Utilities and Services:

1) Final meter-readings and service-dates for utilities and services paid for by the Contractor.

2) The Government will pay bills for utilities and services after

Substantial Completion unless significant punch list items remain in which case cost-sharing arrangements will be made with the Contractor. The Contractor must provide beginning meter-readings and service-dates for utilities and services to be paid by the Government.

3) Include similar cut-off points, measurements, and readings for stored fuels and other consumable products and services.

d. If applicable, provide a Project Statement of “Consent of Surety.”

e. Final Application for Payment:

1) Prepare an updated final statement, showing extended sequence and accounting of final changes to the claimed Contract Price.

2) Prepare the application for submittal to the Contracting Officer, including copies of supporting documentation not previously submitted and accepted.

3) Provide a statement acceptable to the COR regarding the settlement of liquidated damages.

4) Provide contractor’s release of claims in the format provided by the Contracting Officer.

2. Include a statement of the fulfillment of requirements identified herein.

3. If applicable, include a statement listing itemized work items known to be incomplete or deficient, an explanation of why each item is incomplete or deficient, and the COR’s endorsement recognizing the circumstances of the specific non-performance.

4. The QC Manager must proceed with final inspection and testing of the work under the supervision of the COR along with USAID’s QA contractor.

5. Following the final inspection, the COR will document work items still incomplete or deficient, unfulfilled obligations, and requirements for testing or retesting prior to Final Acceptance.

6. As determined by the COR after final inspection, the Contractor must complete outstanding work items, obligations, tests, and other outstanding actions.

7. Upon the Contractor’s satisfactory completion and correction of work items, the COR will recommend to the Contracting Officer that he issue the Certificate of Final Acceptance.

8. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of Final Acceptance, negotiate adjustments to the final payment, if necessary, and authorize the release of final payment funds.

3.04 RECORD DOCUMENT SUBMITTALS

A. General:

1. The Contractor must comply with the requirements of Section 013305, Construction Submittals, for the preparation and processing of final Record Document submittals.

2. Refer to each Contract Technical Specification Section for specific Record Document submittal requirements on individual units of work.

B. The Contractor must develop and maintain an original mark-up set of Contract Documents and Submittals at the Project Site.

1. Ensure availability for the COR’s reference and periodic review.

2. Protect from deterioration and loss.

3. Retain in a secure and fire-resistant space.

4. Do not use for construction purposes.

5. Delineate changes and additional information developed during construction.

a. Upon request of the COR, provide documents or a submittal copy clearly reflecting changes or other data.

b. Indicate each change by change order number when related to a

Contract Modification.

C. Final Record Documents:

1. Updated Basis of Design

2. Record As-Built Drawings

a. Maintain a full set of the latest revised drawings at the site marked with different colors of pencils or pens.

b. Clearly define hidden dimensions and similar data that would be difficult to obtain at a later date.

c. Show conditions not clearly detailed by shop drawings or coordination drawings.

d. Incorporate all shop drawing submissions as constructed in the field.

e. Show cross-references to other records of final data.

f. Organize marked-up prints into set(s) as originally released at the

Project Site.

g. Mark each set for identification and with the date of release as the record copy (Substantial Completion date).

h. Transfer and update “As-Built” drawings in formats per the OBO

Design Standards A0502 and Contract Sections F and H.19.4.

1) Electronic versions of record drawings must include one source file per sheet, one PDF image file per sheet, and compiled PDF drawing sets.

i. Indicate “As-Built” conditions as documented from actual installation.

j. Provide one (1) set of full size drawings, two (2) sets of half size drawings, and two (2) sets of DVD ROMs,

k. Electronic files must be bookmarked and searchable in PDF format organized by discipline.

3. Record Contract Specifications

a. Maintain a full set, marked up to record minor changes in the printed text and cross-reference other documentation. The use of “Track Changes” must be considered. Consult with COR and CO for approval.

b. Where additional writing space is needed, insert extra sheets with notations or write on the blank backsides of the preceding pages.

c. Pay particular attention to accepted substitutions, selection between options, and similar record information.

d. Give priority to the recording of data that cannot be easily discerned by observation at the Project Site.

e. Mark each Specification volume as the record copy with identification and the date of release (Substantial Completion date).

f. Provide three (3) sets of CDs/DVDs and one (1) paper copy.

4. Record Product Data:

a. Maintain a full set of accepted product data submittals, marked with specific selections of products supplied and installed.

b. Where changes subsequent to acceptance affected product selection, obtain corrected product data sheets or mark up sheets to reflect changes.

c. Show any departures from manufacturers' instructions.

d. Mark each submittal with the related Specification number, place in binders by numeric sequence, and identify binders by the Substantial Completion date. Title the binders “Replacement Products Procurement Manual.”

e. Include reference copies of final warranties, maintenance agreements, workmanship bonds, performance certifications, and similar required documentation of required assurances.

f. Include final copies of related inspection and test reports, certificates of compliance (with requirements), and similar quality assurance documentation.

5. Record Shop Drawings:

a. Maintain a full set of accepted shop drawing black-line prints, marked with different colors of pencils or pens.

b. Cross-reference changes on other documents or submittals.

c. Organize shop drawings into sub-sets as received from each fabricator and identify by related Contract Specification Section number.

d. Reflect the date of release as the record copy (Substantial Completion date).

6. Construction Coordination Documentation:

a. Submit as a consolidated and organized collection of documents prepared in support of construction coordination as described in Section 011005, Construction Execution and Coordination.

b. Documentation must include, but not be limited to:

1) Minutes of meetings.

2) Submittal register.

3) Shipping logs.

7. Record Field Samples:

a. Prior to Substantial Completion, meet with COR at the Project

Site and determine which of the remaining submitted samples and prepared mockups are required for the Government’s continued retention.

b. Mark each element with appropriate identification and date of Substantial Completion.

c. Pack in appropriately identified cardboard containers and deliver to the COR.

8. Field Engineering Submittals:

a. Final Site Survey: Make corrections showing buried utilities and similar underground elements, field survey and measurement drawings, and similar drawings.

b. Final Property Survey:

1) Prepare and submit in accordance with the requirements of

Section 011005, Construction Execution and Coordination.

2) Prepare three black-line copies as digital files in portable document format (.pdf) on CD-ROM in the version of AutoCAD currently specified by the Contract Documents.

c. Surveyor’s Log: Prepare and submit in accordance with Section 011005, Construction Execution and Coordination.

9. Operation and Maintenance Data: Refer to Section 017825, Operation and Maintenance Data.

10. Training Records: Refer to Section 017905, Demonstration and Training.

11. As-Built Project Execution Schedule: Refer to Section 013205, Project Scheduling.

12. Project Completion Photography

a. Contractor must provide professional photographic documentation of the project after completion.

b. Documentation must be part of the permanent project record, and must be delivered to the USG with the as-built construction documents or as agreed to by the COR.

c. USG must be the exclusive owner of this documentation.

13. Record Equipment Inventory

a. The Contractor must provide an accurate inventory of data for all barcode scanned and documented Contractor-and Government-furnished, Contractor-installed equipment.

b. The Contractor must provide one (1) hardcopy and two (2) electronic format copies on DVD-ROM, a binder listing all equipment documented and scanned with associated barcodes inserted next to each piece of equipment.

14. Record Spare Parts & Specialty Tools Inventory

a. The Contractor must provide accurate inventory of all barcode scanned and documented spare parts and specialty tools.

b. The Contractor must provide one (1) hardcopy and two (2) electronic format copies on DVD-ROM, a binder listing all spare parts and specialty tools documented and scanned with associated barcodes inserted next to each item.

3.05 WARRANTY

A. Warranty: A warranty must be provided per FAR clause 52.246-21 for all facility components and systems.

B. Warranty Management Plan

1. The Contractor must develop a warranty management plan which must contain information relevant to the clause Warranty of Construction in FAR 52.246-21. At least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, the Contractor must submit the warranty management plan for Government approval. In the event of phased turn-over of the contract, the contractor will update his Warranty Management Plan as necessary to include latest information required. The warranty management plan must include all required actions and documents to assure that the Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesmen, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term "status" as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was accomplished. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the COR for approval prior to each monthly pay estimate. Approved information and warranties must be assembled in a binder and must be turned over to the Government no later than the Substantial Completion date. The General Contractor’s construction warranty period must begin on the date of Final Acceptance and must continue for the full product warranty period. Information contained in the warranty management plan must include, but must not be limited to, the following:

2. Roles and responsibilities of all personnel associated with the warranty process, including points of contact and telephone numbers within the organizations of the Contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers or suppliers involved.

3. Listing and status of delivery of all Certificates of Warranty for extended warranty items, to include roofs, HVAC balancing, pumps, motors, transformers, and for all commissioned systems such as fire protection and alarm systems, sprinkler systems, lightning protection systems, etc.

4. A list for each warranted equipment, item, and feature of construction or system indicating:

a. Name of item

b. Model and serial numbers

c. Location where installed

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers

e. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of sources of spare parts, warranties and terms of warranty. This must include 1 year General Contractor warranty of construction. Items which have extended warranties must be indicated with separate warranty expiration dates

f. Cross-reference to warranty certificates as applicable

g. Summary of maintenance procedures required to continue the warranty in force

h. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and Maintenance manuals

i. Organization, names and phone numbers of persons to call for warranty service

j. Typical response time and repair time expected for various warranted equipment

k. The Contractor's plans for attendance at the post-construction warranty meeting conducted by the Government (see para 1.04.C.8, above)

l. Procedure and status of tagging of all equipment covered by extended warranties

m. Copies of instructions to be posted near selected pieces of equipment where operation is critical for warranty and/or safety reasons

C. Warranty Management:

1. The Contractor must provide the Government with a high level of assurance that delivered building systems are free of defects, specified warranties are valid, support systems and methodologies are in place, and Government support staff has a full understanding of the continued operation and maintenance of systems.

2. Disclaimer Limitations: Manufacturer’s disclaimers in published product warranties must not relieve the Contractor of Contract requirements on related product or work.

3. The General Contractor’s Warranty Management commences early in the start-up and commissioning phase and ends at a period normally one year (12 months) from the issuance of Substantial Completion, unless otherwise agreed upon.

4. Submit a plan of action to the COR within twenty-four (24) hours after notification of the need for warranty response. Telephone and email are acceptable means of submission.

3.06 CLEANING

A. Initial Cleaning:

1. Except as otherwise indicated, the Contractor must provide initial cleaning of each non-embedded unit of work promptly upon nominal completion and curing of installation.

2. Maintain in protected and sufficiently clean condition through the remainder of construction to prevent staining or other deleterious effects of soiling.

3. Promptly remove significant soiling, including graffiti deposits, occurring during construction.

4. Comply with product manufacturers’ instructions and recommendations, including limitations, for cleaning of exposed surfaces and the use of cleaning substances and devices.

B. Final Cleaning:

1. Immediately prior to COR’s inspection(s) of work for Certification of

Substantial Completion request to the CO, the Contractor must repeat cleaning operations and:

a. Use experienced cleaning personnel.

b. Use proven methods and materials to achieve the level of cleanliness normally expected for a U.S.-located, first-class, commercial or institutional building Project.

2. In addition to specific cleaning as may be required by related technical Specification sections herein, the Contractor must comply with the following as applicable:

a. Governing regulations including safety standards and environmental protection.

b. Waste:

1) Do not burn waste materials at the Project Site.

2) Dispose of waste materials in a lawful manner and do not bury at the Project Site, except as may be authorized by the

COR.

3) Remove rubbish, debris, litter, and unauthorized or unwanted plant growths and weeds.

c. Dispose of surpluses as required by the Contract.

d. Do not discharge volatile, dangerous, or deleterious fluids into drainage systems.

e. Temporary Facilities and Substrates:

1) Remove temporary facilities including construction tools, equipment, and devices (i.e., buildings, enclosures, and protective coverings).

2) Restore permanent facilities to prior condition when used for temporary service.

3) Restore substrates as required.

4) For additional details, refer to Section 015005, Temporary

Facilities and Controls.

f. Clean the entire Project Site, including landscape development areas and Site improvements.

g. Sweep the paved areas to a broom-clean condition and remove stains, including petrol-chemical spills and similar deposits.

h. Rake grounds that are neither paved nor planted to a smooth even-textured surface.

i. Remove debris and dust from limited-access spaces of the

Project including roofs, plenums, crawl spaces, shafts, tunnels, trenches, equipment vaults, manholes, attics, and similar spaces.

j. Clean exterior and interior exposed surfaces to a dirt-free condition, absent of stains, graffiti, films, and other noticeable and deleterious substances.

k. Restore reflective polishes and applied treatments, including sealed and waxed finishes.

l. After the removal of spots and stains, vacuum clean interior exposed non-treated concrete surfaces, carpeted areas, and other soft surfaces.

m. Avoid disruption of natural weathering on certain exposed exterior surfaces.

n. Wipe accessible surfaces clean on mechanical, electrical, and similar equipment and fixtures, including lighting fixtures.

o. Remove excess lubrications and similar substances.

p. Remove exposed-to-view labels not required as permanent labels.

q. Clean transparent materials, including glazed panels and mirrors, to a polished condition free of visible dirt and film. Neatly trim away sealant.

r. Replace broken and noticeably abraded glass and plastic units.

s. Clean and sanitize food service and sanitary, health care, and similar equipment and fixtures for intended use. Remove stains, including those resulting from water exposures.

B. Jointly inspect the entire Project Site with the COR. Where required, engage specialized firm(s) to rid the Project Site of roaches, pests, and other vermin.

END OF SECTION

1 PART 1 general
1.01 SUMMARY
A. The requirements of this Section relate to the procedures and administration of Substantial Completion, Final Acceptance, and Warranty.
1.02 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Other general provisions of the Contract, including FAR clauses by reference or as amended in Contract Sections B through J, and other Division 1 Sections of these Contract Specifications apply to requirements of this Section. This Section in turn...
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. The Contractor must submit, in accordance with Section 013305, Construction Submittals, the following:
1. Request for Certification of Substantial Completion.
2. Request for Final Inspection and Testing.
3. Final Record Documents. The Contractor must submit final documents marked “As-Built” to the COR with a request for inspection and Substantial Completion.
4. Project Completion Photography
5. Asbestos and Lead Paint Certification.
6. Warranty Management Plan
7. Equipment & Inventory Barcode Tags
8. Barcode Scanner loaded with appropriate linked information
1.04 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT AGENT
A. The Contractor must provide a qualified representative, knowledgeable in the operation and maintenance of the various building systems as installed in the works. This representative must respond immediately (24 hours or less) and be responsible fo...
B. The agent must be qualified to address, record, and resolve warranty issues during the warranty period and be certified to act on the Contractor’s behalf during the warranty management period.
C. The agent, at a minimum, must perform the following duties:
1. Communicate and coordinate actions with the responsible Government representative (normally the Facility Manager).
2. Respond to building system deficiencies, including inspection, evaluation, and documentation of such deficiencies. Documentation must include photographs to include date and location of defect in question and an additional photograph of finished re...
3. Arrange for repairs or replacements of warrantable deficiencies.
4. Document issues, actions, and solutions and incorporate records as a part of the Project Document Set. The agent must surrender these records to the Government representative upon termination of the warranty period.
5. Record and develop a report on expected times between failure of system components.
6. As a follow up to warranty actions, the agent must review procedures with the Government Operating and Maintenance staff and verify agent responsibilities are in compliance with building systems procedures. This will avoid conditions that might le...
7. Develop a summary of lessons learned during the warranty management process for incorporation into the Maintenance Plan as described in Section 017825, Operation and Maintenance Data.
8. Participate in an on-site warranty meeting within 8 to 11 months after Substantial Completion. The agent must review the Contractor's warranty management reports with the COR (or authorized representative), and O&M Staff. The agent must identify ...
1.05 PRE- WARRANTY CONFERENCE
A. Prior to Substantial Completion, or completion of a phase or portion of the contract to be turned over, and at a time designated by the COR, the Contractor must meet with the COR and Facility Manager to develop a mutual understanding with respect t...
1.06 EQUIPMENT WARRANTY IDENTIFICATION TAGS
A. The Contractor at the time of installation and prior to Substantial Completion must provide warranty identification tags on all Contractor- and Government-furnished equipment which he has installed.
1. The tags must be suitable for interior and exterior locations, resistant to solvents, abrasion, and to fading caused by sunlight, precipitation, etc. These tags must have a permanent pressure-sensitive adhesive back, and they must be installed in a...
2. Sample tags must be submitted for Government review and approval. These tags must be filled out representative of how the Contractor must complete all other tags.
3. Tags for Warranted Equipment: The tag for all equipment must be similar to the following: Exact format and size must be as approved.
1. If the manufacturer's name (MFG), model number and serial number are on the manufacturer's equipment data plate and this data plate is easily found and fully legible, this information need not be duplicated on the equipment warranty tag. In such in...
2. The Contractor must complete the required information on each tag and install these tags on the equipment by the time of and as a condition of final acceptance of the equipment.
1.07 EQUIPMENT BARCODE TAGS
A. The Contractor, prior to Substantial Completion must provide barcode tags on appropriate equipment. See Section 017825 Operation and Maintenance Data for instructions.
1.08 SPARE PARTS AND SPECIALTY TOOLS BARCODE TAGS
A. The Contractor, prior to Substantial Completion must provide inventory barcode tags on all Contractor-furnished spare parts and specialty tools required prior to turnover to COR. The Contractor must confirm barcode type used by the USG to ensure US...
1. The barcode tags must be suitable for interior and exterior locations, resistant to heat, water, solvents, abrasion, and to fading caused by sunlight, precipitation, etc.
2. The barcode tags must be installed on spare parts and specialty tools in a location to assure visibility and scanning.
3. See Section 017825 Systems Manual and O+M Data for barcode scanner requirements
2 PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not USED)
3 PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 GENERAL
The Contractor must comply with the instructions of the Contracting Officer and the COR for procedures, sequence, timing, and similar considerations regarding the turnover of facilities to Government personnel.
3.02 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION
A. General: Before requesting the Certificate of Substantial Completion from the CO for all work or a defined portion thereof, the Contractor must complete the following, as applicable:
1. Progress Payment Request:
a. Submit no earlier than the date claimed for Substantial Completion.
b. Reflect a 100 percent complete status or list non-substantial items that remain incomplete.
1) Show the percentage of completion and an explanation for incomplete work.
2) Include copies of supporting documentation.
2. Operation and Maintenance Data: In accordance with Section 017825, Operation and Maintenance Data.
3. Obtain and submit releases, enabling full-and unrestricted use of the work and access to services and utilities by the Government. These releases must include:
a. Occupancy permits.
b. Operating certificates.
c. NFPA required fire protection certifications.
4. Submit Record Documents as described herein. Confidential and Secret Record Documents may be deferred until Final Acceptance.
5. Deliver spare parts/extra materials/specialty tools in the manner requested by the COR. Also, provide an itemized list by specification section to include item product name, product description, product number, quantities, manufacturer or vendor ...
a. Operating and Maintenance tools.
b. Surplus Government-furnished materials.
c. Manufacturer recommended spare parts.
d. Extra stock of materials (attic stock).
e. Keys to locks.
6. Changeover:
a. Make final changeover of facilities and services from temporary to permanent.
b. Advise the COR in advance of the precise time for each changeover.
c. Comply with the COR’s requests on the timing of security-related changeovers.
7. Complete commissioning, start-up testing, and training of the Government’s operating and maintenance personnel.
8. Operational data and logs of equipment operated by the contractor prior to turnover. Maintenance logs must include the completed preventive maintenance checklist associated with each piece of equipment maintained and must be consistent with the pre...
9. Remove temporary facilities, construction tools and equipment, mock-ups, rejected materials, and similar items of construction not incorporated into permanent work. This removal must include surplus materials.
10. Make physical adjustments, correct minor defects, touch-up finishes, and lubricate operating parts.
11. Provide certification that asbestos and lead paint were not used.
12. Complete turnover of utilities to the Post through the COR. See Section 015005, Temporary Facilities and Controls.
13. The contractor’s QC Manager must have ensured that the work complies with all requirements before requesting the Certificate of Substantial Completion from the CO. The QC Manager must be responsible for all inspection activities leading up to the...
B. Request for Certification of Substantial Completion:
1. Following inspection by USAID’s QA contractor and the COR, the QC Manager must provide the COR with a schedule of defects. Defects deemed to be substantially out of compliance with contract quality or performance standards must be corrected prior ...
2. When the QC Manager has proven the work to be substantially complete, the COR request that the CO issue a Certificate of Substantial Completion. The Certificate of Substantial Completion may be issued with a list of remaining omissions, deficienci...
3. Schedule of Defects:
a. Prepare the initial Schedule of Defects as described in Section 014010, Contractor’s Quality Control.
b. The initial and subsequent Schedule of Defects must include omissions, deficiencies, and patent defects and must be a matter of Project record.
c. Document and resolve Schedule of Defects items prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Final Acceptance.

4. In addition to the above actions and remedies, the Contractor must be responsible for omissions, defects, and deficiencies not uncovered in the course of the inspections. The CO will determine the applicability of these items to the agreed upon sta...

3.03 FINAL ACCEPTANCE
A. General:
1. The Contractor must notify the COR and CO at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the time when the Contractor believes all work included in the contract will be ready for Final Acceptance. The QC Manager must coordinate final inspections and...
B. Request for Final Inspection and Testing:
1. The Contractor must submit the following when requesting Final Acceptance of the work:
a. Schedule of Defects:
1) Schedule of non-substantial defects attached to the CO’s Certificate of Substantial Completion.
2) Certification of the QC Manager that all defects on the schedule have been completed.
b. Final Certificates of Insurance for products installed and operations, as required.
c. Utilities and Services:
1) Final meter-readings and service-dates for utilities and services paid for by the Contractor.
2) The Government will pay bills for utilities and services after Substantial Completion unless significant punch list items remain in which case cost-sharing arrangements will be made with the Contractor. The Contractor must provide beginning meter-...
3) Include similar cut-off points, measurements, and readings for stored fuels and other consumable products and services.
d. If applicable, provide a Project Statement of “Consent of Surety.”
e. Final Application for Payment:
1) Prepare an updated final statement, showing extended sequence and accounting of final changes to the claimed Contract Price.
2) Prepare the application for submittal to the Contracting Officer, including copies of supporting documentation not previously submitted and accepted.
3) Provide a statement acceptable to the COR regarding the settlement of liquidated damages.
4) Provide contractor’s release of claims in the format provided by the Contracting Officer.
2. Include a statement of the fulfillment of requirements identified herein.
3. If applicable, include a statement listing itemized work items known to be incomplete or deficient, an explanation of why each item is incomplete or deficient, and the COR’s endorsement recognizing the circumstances of the specific non-performance.
4. The QC Manager must proceed with final inspection and testing of the work under the supervision of the COR along with USAID’s QA contractor.
5. Following the final inspection, the COR will document work items still incomplete or deficient, unfulfilled obligations, and requirements for testing or retesting prior to Final Acceptance.
6. As determined by the COR after final inspection, the Contractor must complete outstanding work items, obligations, tests, and other outstanding actions.
7. Upon the Contractor’s satisfactory completion and correction of work items, the COR will recommend to the Contracting Officer that he issue the Certificate of Final Acceptance.
8. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of Final Acceptance, negotiate adjustments to the final payment, if necessary, and authorize the release of final payment funds.
3.04 RECORD DOCUMENT SUBMITTALS
A. General:
1. The Contractor must comply with the requirements of Section 013305, Construction Submittals, for the preparation and processing of final Record Document submittals.
2. Refer to each Contract Technical Specification Section for specific Record Document submittal requirements on individual units of work.
B. The Contractor must develop and maintain an original mark-up set of Contract Documents and Submittals at the Project Site.
1. Ensure availability for the COR’s reference and periodic review.
2. Protect from deterioration and loss.
3. Retain in a secure and fire-resistant space.
4. Do not use for construction purposes.
5. Delineate changes and additional information developed during construction.
a. Upon request of the COR, provide documents or a submittal copy clearly reflecting changes or other data.
b. Indicate each change by change order number when related to a Contract Modification.
C. Final Record Documents:
1. Updated Basis of Design
2. Record As-Built Drawings
a. Maintain a full set of the latest revised drawings at the site marked with different colors of pencils or pens.
b. Clearly define hidden dimensions and similar data that would be difficult to obtain at a later date.
c. Show conditions not clearly detailed by shop drawings or coordination drawings.
d. Incorporate all shop drawing submissions as constructed in the field.
e. Show cross-references to other records of final data.
f. Organize marked-up prints into set(s) as originally released at the Project Site.
g. Mark each set for identification and with the date of release as the record copy (Substantial Completion date).
h. Transfer and update “As-Built” drawings in formats per the OBO Design Standards A0502 and Contract Sections F and H.19.4.
1) Electronic versions of record drawings must include one source file per sheet, one PDF image file per sheet, and compiled PDF drawing sets.
i. Indicate “As-Built” conditions as documented from actual installation.
j. Provide one (1) set of full size drawings, two (2) sets of half size drawings, and two (2) sets of DVD ROMs,
3. Record Contract Specifications
a. Maintain a full set, marked up to record minor changes in the printed text and cross-reference other documentation. The use of “Track Changes” must be considered. Consult with COR and CO for approval.
b. Where additional writing space is needed, insert extra sheets with notations or write on the blank backsides of the preceding pages.
c. Pay particular attention to accepted substitutions, selection between options, and similar record information.
d. Give priority to the recording of data that cannot be easily discerned by observation at the Project Site.
e. Mark each Specification volume as the record copy with identification and the date of release (Substantial Completion date).
f. Provide three (3) sets of CDs/DVDs and one (1) paper copy.
4. Record Product Data:
a. Maintain a full set of accepted product data submittals, marked with specific selections of products supplied and installed.
b. Where changes subsequent to acceptance affected product selection, obtain corrected product data sheets or mark up sheets to reflect changes.
c. Show any departures from manufacturers' instructions.
d. Mark each submittal with the related Specification number, place in binders by numeric sequence, and identify binders by the Substantial Completion date. Title the binders “Replacement Products Procurement Manual.”
e. Include reference copies of final warranties, maintenance agreements, workmanship bonds, performance certifications, and similar required documentation of required assurances.
f. Include final copies of related inspection and test reports, certificates of compliance (with requirements), and similar quality assurance documentation.
5. Record Shop Drawings:
a. Maintain a full set of accepted shop drawing black-line prints, marked with different colors of pencils or pens.
b. Cross-reference changes on other documents or submittals.
c. Organize shop drawings into sub-sets as received from each fabricator and identify by related Contract Specification Section number.
d. Reflect the date of release as the record copy (Substantial Completion date).
6. Construction Coordination Documentation:
a. Submit as a consolidated and organized collection of documents prepared in support of construction coordination as described in Section 011005, Construction Execution and Coordination.
b. Documentation must include, but not be limited to:
1) Minutes of meetings.
2) Submittal register.
3) Shipping logs.
7. Record Field Samples:
a. Prior to Substantial Completion, meet with COR at the Project Site and determine which of the remaining submitted samples and prepared mockups are required for the Government’s continued retention.
b. Mark each element with appropriate identification and date of Substantial Completion.
c. Pack in appropriately identified cardboard containers and deliver to the COR.
8. Field Engineering Submittals:
a. Final Site Survey: Make corrections showing buried utilities and similar underground elements, field survey and measurement drawings, and similar drawings.
b. Final Property Survey:
1) Prepare and submit in accordance with the requirements of Section 011005, Construction Execution and Coordination.
2) Prepare three black-line copies as digital files in portable document format (.pdf) on CD-ROM in the version of AutoCAD currently specified by the Contract Documents.

c. Surveyor’s Log: Prepare and submit in accordance with Section 011005, Construction Execution and Coordination.

9. Operation and Maintenance Data: Refer to Section 017825, Operation and Maintenance Data.
10. Training Records: Refer to Section 017905, Demonstration and Training.
11. As-Built Project Execution Schedule: Refer to Section 013205, Project Scheduling.
12. Project Completion Photography
a. Contractor must provide professional photographic documentation of the project after completion.
b. Documentation must be part of the permanent project record, and must be delivered to the USG with the as-built construction documents or as agreed to by the COR.
c. USG must be the exclusive owner of this documentation.
13. Record Equipment Inventory
a. The Contractor must provide an accurate inventory of data for all barcode scanned and documented Contractor-and Government-furnished, Contractor-installed equipment.

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