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SECTION 01009

GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY:

A Description of Work: Furnish all labor, equipment, supplies and materials to provide stamped design plans and to construct two enclosed office spaces, as shown on attached sketch, with sound mitigation and associated ceiling, HVAC, phone/data and electrical modifications, within existing office space. Enclosed offices will be constructed at location shown on attached sketch by removing an existing wall and expanding an existing space and constructing additional walls to add a second space. Work includes:

1. Contractor shall supply design plans for the work, stamped by an architect, showing all construction details and incorporating requirements of the International Building Code (most recent edition) and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards. New internal walls shall be floor to roof with sound mitigation. Finishes are to generally match existing construction for wall textures and finishes. Walls maybe constructed over existing carpet.

2. Supply shop drawings for all mechanical and electrical modifications and additions, as needed to modify existing system to accommodate the new construction, including heating and cooling system, associated thermostats, lighting, outlets, phone, data. Proposed modifications/additions shall meet Building Code as noted above and consider impact to existing systems.

3. Provide shop drawings for the modifications/additions required for the fire sprinklers and detection, to meet the current NFPA requirements.

4. Remove furniture and existing partition walls in the area of the work and within 10-feet of the work and store on site as directed by Owner. Contractor shall remove and dispose of sink and waste line, cap water supply to sink, repair drywall.

5. Install dust and work controls as needed to protect employees and adjacent improvements, protect the work, limit access.

6. Provide lights and light switches specific to these spaces and adjust existing as needed.

7. Frame and install solid core doors with side lite, hardware and trim.

8. Retrofit utilities to accommodate new wall configuration (HVAC, telephone, data cables and electrical outlets). Preserve, relocate as necessary, existing data ports and electrical outlets for open office cubicle spaces that will remain. Add two additional outlets and data ports per office, one on each sidewall of each office (total of 4).

9. Construct ceiling compatible with existing improvements. .

10. Protect existing walls and carpet during construction.

11. Final clean up and remove waste materials.

NOTE: All construction shall use be Low VOC emitting products as defined by EPA.

B Project will require pre-work meeting with Government team, on site, to finalize design criteria. Following prework meeting, Contractor shall prepare stamped architectural design plans showing layout and construction details that meet 2015 building and electrical codes and ADA requirements for Government for review and approval prior to beginning construction phase. Submittal shall include technical specifications

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C. Sound mitigation in the new office walls shall provide a minimum Sound Transmission Class (STC) of 45 and can be provided by installation of a sound barrier or sound insulation layer between the drywall layers, use of an acoustical drywall or other means to be approved by the COR. Installation shall be in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.

D. Location: Work under this Contract is located at 455 Emerson St, Craig, Colorado 81625.

E.. Security: Access to the building outside business hours will require coordination with COR to ensure building security is not compromised. A key will not be issued to the Contractor, the COR or their delegated inspector will be required to be present.

F. Work Hours: Work shall generally be scheduled for 8amto 5pm weekdays, however this is a working office and if there are some construction components of the work that may conflict with employees in the office we may allow for work to be scheduled for hours outside of normal work hours, coordinate with the COR.

G. Control of Work Area: Contractor shall provide access controls and dust control measures around the area of the work to protect adjacent spaces and limit access to the work area.

1.2 REFERENCES:

A. Referenced Specifications/Standards with Abbreviations and/or Acronyms: Wherever acronyms are used in these specifications or on the drawings, they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented.

Copies of the referenced specifications/standards referred to herein may be procured by the Contractor.

1.3 DEFINITIONS:

A. Approvals: Approval of the submittals is an indication that the Contractor's submittals have been reviewed and that there are no objections, except as noted. Approval of deviations shall apply only to those deviations or omissions from the requirements of the drawings and specifications brought to the Contracting Officer's attention in writing. After approval of an item, the Contractor may submit a substitute for approval when the approved item cannot be purchased or delivered in time to avoid delay in completion of the project.

1.4 SUBMITTALS:

A. Scope: Submittals include design computations, manufacturers' literature and samples.

B. Requirements: Refer to specifications for submittals required. Allow at least 10 working days for review.

Submittals shall be delivered to Rex Corsair rcosair@blm.gov.

C. Identification of Submittals: Completely identify each submittal by showing at least the following information:

1. Name and address of submitter, plus name and telephone number of the individual to contact for further information.

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2. Name of project as it appears in these specifications.

3. Contract number, drawing number, and specification section number to which the submittal applies.

4. Whether this is an original submittal or resubmittal.

5. Each item shall clearly note the manufacturer's name and address, trade name, product, lot, style, color, catalog designation or model number, and locations of use.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Codes and Standards: The work shall comply with codes and standards applicable to each type of work and as listed in the individual sections of these specifications. This Contract incorporates materials, applications, and tests by reference, with the same force and effect as when they were given in full text.

B. Conflict: Where a conflict occurs between reference documents and project specifications, the project specifications shall govern.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:

A. Delivery: The Contractor shall protect products incorporated into the work from damage while in transit to the site. Products must be delivered in original unopened containers with manufacturer's name, brand designation, and contents legibly indicated.

B. Storage: Storage shall comply with the manufacturer's instructions.

C. Handling: The Contractor shall load and unload products in a manner that protects them from damage.

1.7 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS:

A. General: Contractor shall have access to the immediate work area and building facilities as needed to complete the work.

B. Utilities: The Contractor is responsible for maintaining existing electrical service in the building at all times and determining required extension of services to service new office.

C. Work Hours: Work hours shall be 07:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work will be allowed outside business hours, on the weekends or holidays with written approval from the Government. The building will be open and operational and the contractor shall coordinate work to allow for employee access, work during closed hours may be coordinated with the Contract Officer Representative.

D. Environmental Considerations: The Contractor shall, to the extent feasible, keep the overall worksite clean and clutter free. Clean-up litter and discarded material generated by the construction and dispose of at an approved sanitary landfill or other location and manner approved by the Contracting Officer.

E. Incidental Operations: Land administered by the Government may be used by the Contractor for incidental

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1.8 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING:

A. Work Schedule: The work schedule shall be submitted at the pre-work conference. When requested, the

Contractor shall submit an updated schedule within 3 calendar days.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

(There are no applicable requirements.)

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 PROJECT MEETINGS:

A. Pre-Work Conference:

1. A pre-work conference will be held prior to the start of work. The Contractor will be notified in advance of meeting time, date and place. The purpose will be to review the required work, project drawings and specifications, construction schedules, payroll and payments, and administrative provisions of the Contract.

The Contractor, subcontractors and the persons responsible for coordination of the work shall be present at the meeting.

2. The Contractor shall be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project and submittals requested in the specifications.

B. Final Inspection:

1. The meeting shall be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting Officer.

2. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least 3 working days before the completion date so the Government can schedule final inspection.

3. The Contractor shall require the superintendent to be present during this inspection.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

A. Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT:

A. Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made. The Contractor

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