Attachment 1 Specification Manual (XGFG262010 Repair B424 Entrance).pdf

DEPARTMENTS OF THE ARMY AND THE AIR FORCE

NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU

U.S. PROPERTY AND FISCAL OFFICER FOR WISCONSIN

CAMP DOUGLAS WISCONSIN 54618-5001

REPAIR

BLDG. B424

ENTRANCE

XGFG 262010

JUNE 2026

BASE CIVIL ENGINEER

WISCONSIN AIR NATIONAL GUARD

HEADQUARTERS 115TH FIGHTER WING (ACC) (ANG)

3110 MITCHELL STREET

MADISON WISCONSIN 53704-2529

2 April 2026 Statement of Work (SOW)

For

XGFG 262010 REPAIR BLDG. B424 ENTRANCE

PROJECT: XGFG 262010

SUMMARY

1. The Government has a requirement to affect modifications and repairs to entrance sitework, landscapes, nonstructural concrete, curtain wall and flooring of building 424 at 115TH FW, Truax Field, Madison Wisconsin as shown on the drawings and specified herein. The contractor shall be restricted from free movement throughout the interior and exterior of the building and must keep his employees and operations within the designated area(s). See “Project Location” drawing T2 and following.

A. The contractor shall keep his subcontractors, suppliers and equipment within designated area(s).

B. A staging area will be designated for the contractors’ use for the duration of the project.

SCOPE OF WORK

The work includes but is not limited to:

1. Minor Demolition: Remove concrete and earthen material as shown, remove carpet, remove metal drip flashing and all items as required to facilitate the work as shown on the drawings. Appropriately handle, store and dispose of removed materials to extent required for new work.

2. Furnish and install materials as shown on the drawings: prepare concrete substrate vestibule floor and place embedded aluminum walk-off mat with carpet strips. Construct smooth flat transitions to terrazzo. Construct new terrazzo floor covering and cove baseboard. Form smooth, even transitions at doorways.

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A. Place new clean compacted base and concrete where shown and as detailed. Furnish and install new catch basin with grate and connection to existing underdrain, refer to sheet C1 & C2.

B. Furnish and install new welded aluminum gutter, downspout and heat tape as shown, refer to sheet C2 and detail 2/D2

C. Set field stones, place base, topsoil and weed barrier. Furnish and plant healthy vibrant groundcover, fertilize and water new plants, refer 1A & 1B sheet D2.

D. Furnish building envelope analysis, see sheet C2 note 11.

3. Protect site areas, amenities and building surfaces near and adjacent to the immediate work area from dust, debris and damage. Furnish and install temporary barriers to protect occupants and passers-by from physical hazards. Items removed that are not specifically stated on the drawings or herein to be reused in the completed work or salvaged to the government, shall become the property and responsibility of the contractor.

A. Construction Waste & Recycling. All material removed from the project through minor demolition and construction progress as waste that is not turned over to the government for recycling, shall be accounted for by weight. Furnish validation tickets to the Truax government representative. Items that are removed from the project and either recycled or repurposed shall be accounted for by designating in report form on the contractor’s letterhead what the item(s) or material(s) are, the approximate quantity either by weight or by volume and what their final disposition is.

4. All work shall be coordinated with the Government representative.

Work may be interrupted at any time and special hours outside of the normal operations may be required. Work shall commence Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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5. Conduct work to ensure continuous progress toward completion while being careful to coordinate work around the needs of government operations. The contractor shall cooperate with the government to the extent that project scheduling/phasing will cause the least impact on day-to-day operations.

6. The contractor shall submit product data sheets to the government for approval prior to starting work.

7. All work shall be as indicated on the drawings and specified herein. Items that are not specified but shown on the drawings and are required for the work shall be considered incidental. Labor, materials, products, tools, transportation, services and the like shall be provided in quantities to complete the work.

8. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the Government representative. The contractor shall provide all information required for background checks to meet Truax Field access requirements which will be accomplished by Truax Field Security Forces. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

9. Antiterrorism Awareness Level I Training (AT Level I). This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within a US Government controlled installation, facility or area. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to US Government installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I training within 10 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. AT Level I may be accomplished by a Level I qualified instructor: completing the Force Protection computer-based training (CBT) course on the Advanced Distributed Learning System (ADLS), or Joint Knowledge Online at http://jko.jten.mil.

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10. Requirement for OPSEC Training. In accordance with AFI 10-701, Operations Security, OPSEC PMs/SMO/SMNCOs/Coordinators will provide OPSEC training or training materials to contract employees within 30 days of employees’ initial assignment to the contract and prior to having access to any critical information (CI).

11. VISITING THE JOB SITE

A. See Solicitation Document for time and place of Site Visit.

B. No one will be allowed access without official prior arrangement.

C. All vehicles and persons are subject to search at the discretion of security personnel.

D. Persons interested in viewing the project site shall have a current picture “Real" I.D & provide valid Driver’s License number and date of birth.

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Specifications For; XGFG 262010 REPAIR BLDG. B424 ENTRANCE TRUAX FIELD

Specifications For; XGFG 262010 REPAIR BLDG. B424 ENTRANCE TRUAX FIELD

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SECTION 010000 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. Project provides for furnishing all labor, materials, tools and equipment to perform the work on Project Number XGFG 262010 REPAIR BLDG. 424 ENTRANCE as described herein and shown on the project drawings dated 2 April 2026.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for all requirements described in the contract documents and all work including that of his Subcontractor(s). Failure to familiarize himself with their requirements will not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility to complete the work.

1.2 ENTRY/ACCESS TO SITE

A. During construction, Government personnel will occupy the building daily and customers will come and go frequent. Contractor shall set up barriers and signage directing persons to “Hoffman St.” Entrance, refer to sheet T2 & C1. The Contractor shall provide protection for persons and property throughout the progress of the work by placing warning signs and physical barriers as required.

B. The Contractor shall inform all personnel working under his jurisdiction (including sub-contractor and visiting supplier personnel) that access to areas outside of the immediate work area excluding, direct haul and access routes, is prohibited. Circulation of said personnel will be limited to official business only. Persons in violation of the above may be apprehended.

1.3 INSPECTION OF SITE

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the complete coordination and proper relation of the work of all trades.

B. It is recommended that prospective bidders visit the premises and thoroughly familiarize themselves with the details of the work and working conditions. It is the responsibility of all bidders to have compared the premises and the site with the Specifications and Drawings, and to have satisfied themselves as to all conditions of the premises, the existing obstructions and any conditions affecting the execution and completion of the work prior to submission of his/her proposal.

C. All dimensions and conditions shown on the drawings are based on available information or existing drawings and to the extent possible, accurately represent existing conditions;

however, there may be some variance between existing conditions and project drawings.

The Contractor is responsible for verifying all dimensions and conditions affecting the performance of the work and reporting to the government representative any discrepancies that may affect performance of the work.

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1.4 PERMITS AND TAXES

A. The Contractor shall pay all Sales, Consumer, Use and other similar taxes required by the law assessed to or arising out of the construction of the Project.

1.5 CORRELATION OF DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACTS

A. The work herein described shall be complete in every detail, notwithstanding every item necessarily involved is not particularly mentioned, and the Contractor shall be held to provide all labor and material for the entire completion of the work described. Should any error or inconsistency appear in the Drawings or Specifications, the Contractor, before proceeding with the work, shall mention the same to the government representative for proper adjustment, and in no case should proceed with the work with uncertainty.

1.6 REPORT OF ERROR AND DISCREPANCIES

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for all discrepancies in the work due to failure to obtain dimensions and investigate conditions.

1.7 DIVISION OF WORK

A. The organization of the specifications into divisions, sections, and articles, and the arrangement of the drawings shall not control the Contractor in dividing the work among Subcontractor or in establishing the extent of the work to be performed by any trade.

1.8 METHOD OF CARRYING ON THE WORK

A. All work under the Contract shall be arranged and carried out in such a manner as to complete work in the least possible time. The Contractor shall consult with the government representative as to methods or sequence of carrying on the work. A definite program of work shall be arranged before starting.

B. Activities in the vicinity of this project will be kept in full operation during construction.

The Contractor shall coordinate with the government representative and schedule construction activities including that of other contracts.

1.9 STANDARDS OF MANUFACTURE

A. All recognized regulatory/code standards shall be the latest published edition prior to the date of release for bid/proposal of the contract documents.

B. To establish the standard of construction and the requirements to be met in the work of all divisions, the drawings and these specifications are based on the use of products hereinafter specified, adapted to the installation as required to meet the conditions.

1.10 MEANING OF APPROVED, DIRECTED, ETC.

A. “Approved”, “Directed”, “Required”, “Applicable”, or words of like or similar effect, when used in the specifications shall be interpreted to mean “Approved By”, “Directed By”, etc., the government unless otherwise specifically stipulated.

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1.11 MISPLACED MATERIALS

A. Any material that is deposited elsewhere than areas designated shall be re-handled and deposited where directed. No payment will be made for re-handling such material.

1.12 COMPLIANCE WITH CODES AND REGULATIONS

A. All work shall be done in accordance with the applicable codes and/or ordinances in force at the time of construction. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that where EPA or other such regulations control the removal, handling, installation or disposal of materials, they shall be strictly adhered to whether specifically referenced in the construction documents.

B. The Contractor shall have data sheets available at the site on any materials used to comply with OSHA and EPA.

1.13 MATERIAL TESTING BY NATIONAL LABORATORIES

A. In lieu of the label, the Contractor may submit a written certification from any recognized testing agency, adequately equipped and competent to perform such services, that the material or equipment has been tested and conforms to the standards, including the methods of testing used.

1.14 SUBMITTALS

A. See Section 013300.

B. Shop Drawings and Product Data: The Contractor shall furnish submittals in the form of shop drawings, product data, test reports, material samples, manufacturer’s brochures, pamphlets, or written specifications on all items to be installed where directed by these specifications or on the drawings. Prior to the purchase of material, the Contractor shall submit to the government representative, using brochures and technical literature covering, in detail, the materials proposed. Submittals shall demonstrate that the item conforms to all the requirements. No unapproved or disapproved materials shall be used.

C. Substitutions: The contractor shall clearly indicate in submittal if the proposed product or equipment or construction is a variation or substitution from that indicated or specified in the contract documents. Submittal shall also indicate any consequential changes required to the Work for support of that substitution or variation.

1.15 PROGRESS SCHEDULE

A. The Contractor shall prepare a work progress schedule required for completion of each of the various divisions of work. The schedule shall be submitted to the government representative along with a schedule of values (SOV).

B. Normal base work hours for the Contractor will be between the hours of 7:30 AM thru 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. If the Contractor desires to work

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during periods other than above it must be approved through the government representative in advance.

C. Prior to commencing work on the job initially, resumption of work after prolonged interruption (7 calendar days or more) commencement of any warranty work, and upon completion of warranty work, the Contractor must notify the government representative.

Notification may be by personal contact, by telephone, email, text or in writing, and sufficiently in advance.

1.16 SAFETY ASSURANCE

A. Contractor Responsibility. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during the execution of work. The Government shall not be held liable for any action on the part of the Contractor, his employees or Subcontractor, which result in illness, injury or death.

B. Materials and Equipment. Special facilities, devices, equipment, clothing and similar items used by the Contractor in the execution of work shall comply with applicable regulations.

1.17 INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

A. Inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of providing quality control measures to ensure that the work strictly complies with the contract requirements.

1.18 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Wherever testing or analysis of material is required, such testing unless otherwise noted will be made at the Contractor’s expense.

B. Subsequent testing of those materials which fail to meet specifications will be accomplished by the Contractor at no cost to the Government.

C. The contractor shall employ workers that are qualified and experienced in the type of work they are performing and have lead worker supervision at all times.

1.19 WARRANTY

A. In addition to the specific guarantees required by the specifications for certain portions of the work to be performed under this Contract, the Contractor shall furnish a written warranty for all of the work to be performed under this Contract, against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of final acceptance of the completed work by the Government.

B. All work including workmanship, material, and equipment shall be warranted for the full period of standard warranty, but in no case shall be warranted for a period of less than one (1) year. Upon notice from the government of any failure during this warranty period, the part or parts or elements of work shall be repaired or replaced promptly at the expense of the Contractor.

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C. Upon completion, the Contractor shall provide the government representative with bound sets containing maintenance and repair instructions for the completed work.

1.20 CUTTING AND REPAIRING

A. Unless otherwise specified hereinafter, the Contractor shall do all necessary cutting, fitting and patching of work and corresponding work that may be required to make various parts come together neatly with good workmanship.

B. The Contractor shall be held responsible for all cutting, replacement, and repairing of work that is due to faulty workmanship. He will also be held responsible for providing, without extra cost to the Government, any small incidental items which are not specifically mentioned in trade specifications, but which are necessary to complete the work in accordance with the drawings, and under the general understanding that the work, when completed and finished will be functional and have a good or better aesthetic.

1.21 SITE CLEAN UP

A. The Contractor shall maintain the construction site in as clean and orderly condition as possible. All refuse and/or salvage material shall be gathered and disposed of periodically to maintain clean and safe aesthetic condition. All roadways, walkways, yards, adjacent areas within and near proximity of the work area, or used by the Contractor, shall be swept and vacuumed to assure safety and professional appearance.

B. Following completion of the work, the Contractor shall clean the entire area from any debris and/or excess of misplaced material due to his operation and obtain government representative’s approval of finished work.

C. The contractor shall always comply with requirements of Truax Field Security Personnel under all circumstances. The contractor is responsible to secure his/her materials, tools, equipment and the like.

1.22 LAYOUT

A. The work shown on plans shall be laid out by the Contractor in accordance with the drawings and specifications establishing transitions between new and existing elements of work.

1.23 REFUSE, SALVAGE, WASTE DISPOSAL AND DIVERSION TRACKING

A. All refuse, debris, and construction waste shall be legally disposed of off base at the Contractor’s expense. Accumulations of refuse on the site will not be permitted.

B. Prior to contract close out the Contractor must supply a report including the following:

1. Amount (in tons) of non-hazardous solid waste, including construction and demolition debris, that is transferred to any disposal facility.

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1.24 STORAGE

A. No secure storage space will be provided by the Government. The Government will not be responsible for property belonging to, or under the control of the Contractor. The Contractor is to protect his tools, materials and equipment.

1.25 UTILITIES

A. Normal line-voltage (115/120 VAC) power is available at the site without cost through use of 3-prong extension cords. If the contractor requires special power other than stated herein, the contractor shall provide and pay for said special power.

B. If Fire Hydrant taps and metered water usage is required for the contractor’s general purposes it shall be at the contractor’s expense. There are normal access locations for the contractor to access water for his needs within the project limits at no additional expense.

No alterations to existing utilities shall be accomplished without the permission of the government representative.

C. Temporary Toilets: Bathroom facilities are not available for this project. The Contractor shall provide toilet facility, paper, towels and clean up.

1.26 WEATHER PROTECTION

A. The Contractor shall provide weather protection for his own tools, equipment, materials and supplies if left outside.

1.27 DAMAGES, REPAIRS

A. All damages by the Contractor’s operations shall be repaired, or replaced, at the Contractor’s expense, as directed by the government representative. Any Government property damaged as a result of the work, materials, or operations of the Contractor shall be restored at no additional expense to the Government.

B. All existing sidewalks, curbs, pavement, rutted lawns or landscapes, etc. disturbed, broken or removed or otherwise damaged by the Contractor during performance of the work under this contract shall be replaced by the Contractor at his own expense. Replaced sidewalks, curbs, and pavements shall blend into new and existing work.

1.28 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC AND SAFETY

A. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, Local, DOD, National Guard Bureau, and Air Force regulations pertaining to safety, traffic control, and fire prevention.

B. The Contractor, his employees, and Subcontractors shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation including fire, traffic, safety and security regulations while on the military installation. Those driving motor vehicles shall observe and obey all speed limits posted throughout the installation. All contractor employees and Subcontractors shall always carry photographic personal identification with them.

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C. The Contractor shall cooperate with Truax Field Security Operations regarding movement of vehicles entering and leaving areas of the Base with respect to his own operations and the operations of all his Subcontractors and suppliers.

D. Contractor’s equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identification and parked or placed within approved areas only and out-of-the-way of driveways, and traffic. The contractor shall ensure that all parts of the facility where work is being performed are adequately protected. Refer to sheet C1 for the minimum required signage and barricades.

1.29 NOT USED

1.30 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL USAGE

A. The Contractor shall establish a hazardous material (HM) storage and distribution system when HM is to be used. All HM required to support the contract shall be reported.

B. The Contractor planning to use HM for the work must register with the appropriate entity as directed by the government representative, prior to start of work in order to support the installation’s compliance with Executive Order 12856, Federal Compliance with Right-to- Know Laws and Pollution Prevention Requirements.

C. The contractor shall provide all material safety data sheets (MSDS) for each hazardous material at time of registration.

1.31 POLLUTION ABATEMENT

A. All work shall be performed in a manner minimizing pollution of air, water and land as required.

B. Transporting materials to or from the site shall be accomplished in a manner preventing materials or particles from becoming airborne. Tarpaulins must be fastened over loads before entering surrounding streets. Retrieval of any materials dropped or blown off vehicles shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

C. Burning of any materials is prohibited.

1.32 REGULATIONS

A. The Contractor, his employees, and his Subcontractors are subject to, and shall abide by and comply with, all relevant statutes, ordinances, laws and regulations of the United States (including Executive Orders of the President) and any State (or other public authority now or hereafter in force). The Contractor agrees to observe and comply with all applicable state and federal requirements regarding social security, workman’s compensation, unemployment insurance and any other matters concerning employment applicable to the performance of this contract.

END OF SECTION 010000

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INFORMATION

SECTION 013150 – REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating Requests for Information by the Government representative or the Contractor.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Request for Information (RFI): A document submitted by the Contractor requesting information or clarification of a portion of the Contract Documents that is required to properly perform the work.

1. Requests shall clearly and concisely set forth the issue for which clarification or interpretation is sought and why a response is needed from the Government. On the RFI form, the Contractor shall include a detailed description of all information required in Article 1.4 of this Section.

1.4 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

A. General: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI in the form specified.

1. RFIs shall originate with Contractor. RFIs from subcontractors or material suppliers shall be submitted through, reviewed by, and signed by the Contractor prior to submittal to the government.

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner to avoid delays in Contractor's work or work of subcontractors.

3. In cases where RFIs are issued to request clarification of coordination issues, clearances or specific locations of work shown, the Contractor shall fully lay out a suggested solution using drawings or sketches drawn to scale and submit same with the RFI.

4. Contractor shall endeavor to keep the number of RFI's to a minimum.

B. Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following:

1. Project name.

2. Project number.

3. Date.

4. Name of Contractor.

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5. RFI number, numbered sequentially (Example: RFI #001).

6. RFI subject.

7. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

8. Drawing Sheet number and detail references, as appropriate.

9. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

10. Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's suggested resolution impacts the

Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

11. Contractor's signature.

12. Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product

Data, Shop Drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

a. Include dimensions, thicknesses, structural references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

C. RFI Forms: Contractor’s own Software-generated form with substantially the same content as indicated above is acceptable.

1. Attachments shall be electronic files in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

2. Identify each page of attachments with the RFI number and sequential page number.

3. RFI's should most often be submitted by E-Mail.

D. Government representative’s Action:

1. Government representative’s Representative will review each RFI, determine action required, and provide a response to the Contractor. Allow seven working days for response for each RFI. RFIs received after 1:00 p.m. will be considered as received the following working day.

2. The Government will endeavor to respond in the least time. If additional time is required beyond the maximum number of days specified, the government will notify the Contractor in writing via email.

3. Government action may include a request for additional information, in which case the time for response will date from time of receipt of additional information.

4. Government action on RFIs that may result in a change to the Contract Time or the

Contract Sum may be eligible for Contractor to submit Change Request.

a. If Contractor believes the RFI response warrants change in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, notify Government representative’s Representative and in writing within 7 days of receipt of the RFI response.

b. Answered RFIs shall not be construed as approval to perform extra work that may involve a change in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum.

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E. RFI Log: Prepare, maintain, and submit a tabular log of RFIs organized by the RFI number, including:

1. Project name.

2. Name and address of Contractor.

3. Name and address of Government representative.

4. RFI number including RFIs that were returned without action or withdrawn.

5. RFI description.

6. Date the RFI was submitted.

7. Date Government representative’s response was received.

8. Identification of related Minor Change in the Work, Construction Change

Directive, and Proposal Request, as appropriate.

9. Identification of related Field Order, Work Change Directive, and Proposal

Request, as appropriate.

F. On receipt of action, update the RFI log and immediately distribute the RFI response to affected parties. Review response and promptly notify Government if Contractor disagrees with response.

G. The contractor shall ensure that information regarding RFIs, Field Changes and Modifications is promptly communicated to persons working on the site and persons responsible for scheduling and ordering workforce, equipment and materials.

END OF SECTION 013150

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SECTION 013300 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract Sections apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes requirements for the administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and the like.

B. Specifications and Drawings for Construction.

1. The Contractor shall keep a copy of the drawings and specifications on the work site and shall always give the government representative access thereto. Anything mentioned in the specifications and not shown on the drawings or mentioned in the specifications, shall be of like effect as if shown or mentioned in both. In case of difference between drawings and specifications, the specifications shall govern. In case of discrepancy in the figures, in the drawings, or in the specifications, the matter shall be promptly submitted to the Government representative, who shall promptly make a determination in writing. Any adjustment by the Contractor without such a determination shall be at its own risk and expense.

2. The Contractor shall coordinate required submittals, and review them for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract requirements and shall indicate approval thereon as evidence of coordination and review. Submittals delivered to the government representative without evidence of the Contractor’s approval may be returned for resubmission. The government representative will indicate approval or disapproval of the submittal and if not approved as submitted shall indicate the Government’s reasons. Any work done before such approval shall be at the Contractor’s risk. Approval by the government representative shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for any errors or omissions in such drawings, nor from responsibility for complying with the requirements of this contract, except with respect to Government-approved variations.

3. Shop drawings that show variations from the contract requirements: the Contractor shall describe such variations in writing at the time of submission. All material and items incorporated into the work of this project shall be new and of the most suitable for the purpose intended.

C. The approval of submittal documents by the government representative is only for conformance with the design concept of the project and compliance with the information

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given in the Contract Documents. The Contractor is responsible for dimensions and conditions at the job site and for coordination of the work of all trades.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Portable Document Format (PDF): An open standard file format licensed by Adobe Systems used for representing documents in a device-independent and display resolution-independent fixed-layout document format.

B. Where “as shown,” “as indicated,” “as detailed,” or words of similar import are used, it shall be understood that the reference is made to the drawings accompanying this contract unless stated otherwise. The word “provided” as used herein shall be understood to mean “provide complete in place,” that is “furnished and installed.”

C. Where the word “Typical” or “TYP.” is used it shall be understood that the reference is made to the drawings accompanying work on this specific project that is common and/or repeated work, materials or assembly.

1.4 SUBMITTAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

2. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed.

B. Allow time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including resubmittals.

1. Initial Review: Allow 7 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required.

2. Allow 7 days for review of each resubmittal.

C. Identification and Information (Paper Submittals): Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

1. Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

2. Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Contractor.

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d. Name and address of subcontractor.

e. Name and address of supplier.

f. Name of manufacturer.

g. Submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

1) Submittals must be accompanied by a completed copy of the AF

Form 3000 Transmittal Form, or approved equivalent. Copies of the required form will be distributed at the Pre-Construction Meeting.

h. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

i. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

j. Location(s) where product is to be installed, as appropriate.

k. Other necessary identification.

D. Electronic Submittals: Identify and incorporate information in each electronic submittal file as follows:

1. Assemble complete submittal package into a single indexed file incorporating submittal requirements of a single Specification Section and transmittal form with links enabling navigation to each item.

2. Name file with submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

3. Include the following information on an inserted cover sheet:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Contracting Officer.

d. Name of Contractor.

e. Name of firm or entity that prepared submittal.

f. Names of subcontractor, manufacturer, and supplier.

g. Category and type of submittal.

h. Submittal purpose and description.

i. Specification Section number and title.

j. Specification paragraph number or drawing designation and generic name for each of multiple items.

k. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

l. Location(s) where product is to be installed, as appropriate.

m. Related physical samples submitted directly.

n. Indication of full or partial submittal.

o. Other necessary identification.

E. Deviations: Highlight or otherwise specifically identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

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F. Resubmittals: Make resubmittals in same form and number of copies as initial submittal.

1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

2. Note date and content of revision in label or title block and clearly indicate extent of revision.

3. Resubmit submittals until they are marked "Approved" on Material Transmittal and Approval Form.

G. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to subcontractors and suppliers as necessary for performance of construction activities.

H. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating “Approved" on Material Transmittal and Approval Form.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. General Submittal Procedure Requirements: Prepare and submit submittals required by individual Specification Sections. Types of submittals are indicated in individual Specification Sections.

1. Submit PDF copy of each submittal unless otherwise indicated.

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

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings.

2. Submit Product Data with Samples.

C. Material Test Reports: Submit reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements in the Contract Documents.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW

A. Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions.

Mark with approval stamp before submitting.

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3.2 GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE’S ACTION

A. Representative will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

B. Representative will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return it.

C. Partial submittals are not acceptable, will be considered nonresponsive, and may be discarded.

END OF SECTION 013300

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014000 - 1 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 014000 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general requirements of the Contract apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance and quality control.

B. Testing and inspecting services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

1. Specific quality-assurance and -control requirements for individual construction activities are specified in the Sections that specify those activities. Requirements in those Sections may also cover production of standard products.

2. Specified tests, inspections, and related actions do not limit Contractor's other quality-assurance and -control procedures that facilitate compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

3. Specific test and inspection requirements are not specified in this Section, but in the sections where they are applicable.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Quality-Assurance Services: Activities, actions, and procedures performed before and during execution of the Work to guard against defects and deficiencies and substantiate that proposed construction will comply with requirements.

B. Quality-Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during and after execution of the Work to evaluate that actual products incorporated into the Work and completed construction comply with requirements. Services do not include contract enforcement activities performed by the COR.

C. Field Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed on-site for installation of the Work and for completed Work.

D. Installer/Applicator: Contractor or another entity engaged by Contractor as an employee, Subcontractor, or Sub-subcontractor, to perform a particular construction operation, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations.

1. Use of trade-specific terminology in referring to a trade or entity does not require that certain construction activities be performed by accredited or unionized individuals, or that requirements specified apply exclusively to specific trade(s).

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E. Experienced: When used with an entity or individual, "experienced" means having successfully completed previous projects similar in nature, size, and extent to this Project;

being familiar with special requirements indicated; and having complied with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. Individual specification sections may designate a required minimum period of experience for select building components, systems, or assemblies.

1.4 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS

A. Referenced Standards: If compliance with two or more standards is specified and the standards establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, comply with the most stringent requirement. Refer conflicting requirements that are different, but apparently equal, to COR for a decision before proceeding.

B. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be the minimum provided or performed. The actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits. To comply with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for the context of requirements. Refer uncertainties to COR for a decision before proceeding.

1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Reports and Documents

1. Reports for Testing and Inspection: Prepare and submit certified written reports specified in other Sections. Include the following:

a. Date of issue.

b. Project title and number.

c. Name, address, and telephone number of testing agency.

d. Dates and locations of samples and tests or inspections.

e. Names of individuals making tests and inspections.

f. Description of the Work and test and inspection method.

g. Identification of product and Specification Section.

h. Complete test or inspection data.

i. Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results.

j. Record of temperature and weather conditions at time of sample taking and testing and inspecting.

k. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected Work complies with the Contract Document requirements.

l. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

m. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

2. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For Government's records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on performance of the Work.

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1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General: Qualifications paragraphs in this article establish the minimum qualification levels required; individual Specification Sections specify additional requirements.

B. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing products or systems similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units.

C. Installer Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in installing, or assembling work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project, whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service performance.

D. Land Surveyor Qualifications: A surveyor who is legally qualified to practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing professional services of the kind indicated.

E. Testing Agency Qualifications: NRTL, or an independent agency with the experience and capability to conduct testing and inspecting indicated, as documented according to ASTM E 329 or ASTM E 548; and with additional qualifications specified in individual Sections; and, where required by authorities having jurisdiction, that is acceptable to authorities.

1. NRTL: A nationally recognized testing laboratory according to 29 CFR 1910.7.

1.7 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Contractor Responsibilities: Perform quality-control activities required to verify that the Work complies with requirements.

B. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Cooperate with COR and Contractor in performance of duties. Provide qualified personnel to perform required tests and inspections.

1. Notify COR and Contractor promptly of irregularities or deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of its services.

2. Determine the location from which test samples will be taken and in which in-situ tests are conducted.

Coordination: Coordinate sequence of activities to accommodate required quality-assurance and control services with a minimum of delay and to avoid necessity of removing and replacing construction to accommodate testing and inspecting.

END OF SECTION 014000

017700 - 1 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

SECTION 017700 - CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Project Drawings, SOW and General Provisions apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This section includes administrative and procedural requirements for contract acceptance of work areas as shown, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Inspection procedures.

2. Project Closeout Meeting

3. Final completion procedures.

4. Warranties.

5. Final cleaning.

B. Project Completion: after the work is ready for final inspection the items found to be unsatisfactory, or incomplete shall be completed before approved final payment for the work of the particular site.

1. Inspection shall include a list including maladies (if any); unfinished work, or work that will require repair.

2. Furnish all load tickets and reports of removed materials to salvage.

1.3 LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS

A. Punch-list for each Phase of Work

1. List of incomplete items. Include name and identification of each area affected by construction operations for incomplete items and items needing correction including, if necessary, areas disturbed by Contractor that are outside the limits of construction.

a. Organize list of items applying to each by each element of work.

b. Include the following information at the top of each page:

1) Project name.

2) Date.

3) Name of Contractor.

4) Page number.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 FINAL CLEANING

A. General: Perform final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations.

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

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

2. Remove tools, equipment, and surplus material from the site.

3. Clean exposed finishes to a dirt-free condition, free of stains, films, and similar foreign substances.

4. Clean glass and all surfaces laden with dust and water marks from terrazzo operation.

5. Leave Project clean and ready for occupancy.

3.2 REPAIR OF THE WORK

A. Repair or remove and replace defective construction. Repairing includes replacing defective materials and refinishing damaged surfaces.

B. Replace dead or unhealthy plants and seeded areas with new healthy plants and lawn.

C. Leave all work in clean in new condition ready for acceptance.

END OF SECTION 017700

Specifications For; XGFG 262010 REPAIR BLDG. B424 ENTRANCE TRUAX FIELD

033000 - 1 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

SECTION 033000 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes cast-in-place concrete, including formwork, reinforcement, concrete materials, mixture design, placement procedures, and finishes.

1.2 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Design Mixtures: For each concrete mixture.

1.3 NOT USED

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing ready-mixed concrete products and that complies with ASTM C 94/C 94M requirements for production facilities and equipment.

1. Manufacturer certified according to NRMCA's "Certification of Ready Mixed Concrete Production Facilities."

B. Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent agency, acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, qualified according to ASTM C 1077 and ASTM E 329 for testing indicated.

1.5 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Hot Weather Placement: Comply with ACI 305R.

1. Attempt to schedule concrete pours for early morning when it is cooler and there is less direct sunlight whenever possible.

2. Do not pour concrete when ambient temperature is above 850 F, when placement is in direct sunlight and when wind is 15 mph or higher. Under these conditions placement may only occur when methods and materials are on site to protect concrete from curing too quickly, especially surfaces.

3. WRA (Water Reducing Admixture & Cure retarding) Type D in ASTM C494 is allowed and shall be shown in the design mixture.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CONCRETE, GENERAL

A. ACI Publications: Comply with the following unless modified by requirements in the Contract Documents:

1. ACI 301 (ACI 301M).

2. ACI 117 (ACI 117M).

2.2 FORM-FACING MATERIALS

A. Rough-Formed Finished Concrete: Plywood, lumber, metal, or another approved material. Provide lumber dressed on at least two edges and one side for tight fit.

2.3 STEEL REINFORCEMENT

A. Plain welded wire reinforcement must conform to ASTM A1064/A1064M, with welded intersections spaced no greater than 12 in. apart in direction of principal reinforcement.

B. Bar Supports: Provide greased dowels for load transfer at entry and dimensions indicated.

Provide dowel bars that are plain-billet steel conforming to ASTM A615/A615M, Grade

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