Attachment 1 - Specifications.pdf

FINAL AJW-2W12E NOVEMBER 2021

FAA

Air Traffic Organization

Technical Specifications Replace Air Terminal Units, Seattle ARTCC, Auburn, WA

Replace Air Terminal Units NOVEMBER 2021 Seattle ARTCC, Auburn, WA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION SECTION TITLE

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 SUMMARY

01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 13 SPECIAL PROJECT PROCEDURES DURING COVID-19

01 35 29 HEALTH, SAFETY, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES

01 73 00 EXECUTION

DIVISION 02 - 22 NOT USED

DIVISION 23 HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 09 23 CONTROL VALVES

23 33 46 FLEXIBLE DUCTS

23 36 00 AIR TERMINAL UNITS

DIVISION 26 – 32 NOT USED

END OF DOCUMENT

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SUMMARY 011000 - 1

SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Access to site.

4. Coordination with occupants.

5. Work restrictions.

6. Specification and Drawing conventions.

7. Badging requirements.

8. Work plans.

1.3 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: Replace Air Terminal Units.

1. Facility: Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC).

2. Project Location: 3101 Auburn Way S, Auburn WA 98092.

B. Owner: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

1. Owner's Representative: Contracting Officer.

1.4 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work of Project is defined by the Contract Documents and consists of the following:

1. Replace air terminal units (“VAV boxes”) in the Operations Support Wing (OSW) including connections to existing HVAC ducts and hydronic piping.

2. Replace hot water flow control valves.

3. Reinstall existing air terminal unit controllers and reconnect to existing BACnet compliant building automation system.

4. Provide testing, adjusting, and balancing for VAV systems.

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1.5 ACCESS TO SITE

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of Project site for construction operations as indicated on Drawings by the Contract limits and as indicated by requirements of this Section.

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

1. Limits: Confine construction operations to OSW and adjacent spaces necessary for construction operations.

2. Driveways, Walkways and Entrances: Keep driveways, loading areas, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner, Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or for storage of materials.

a. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances by construction operations.

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

c. Dedicate deliveries to Project site to comply with Owner’s security requirements.

1.6 COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS

A. Full Owner Occupancy: Owner will occupy site and existing building(s) during entire construction period. Cooperate with Owner during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Owner usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Owner's day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits unless otherwise indicated.

1. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Owner.

2. Notify Owner not less than 15 days in advance of activities that will affect Owner's operations.

1.7 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Work Restrictions, General: Comply with restrictions on construction operations.

B. On-Site Work Hours: Limit work on Project site to working hours of 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday thru Thursday, unless otherwise indicated.

1. Holidays: On-site work is not permitted on federal holidays.

2. Moratoriums: On-site work is not permitted the Friday before Thanksgiving through the

Sunday after Thanksgiving and the Friday before Christmas through New Year’s Day.

C. Noise, Vibration, and Odors: Coordinate operations that may result in high levels of noise, vibration, odors, or other disruption to Owner occupancy.

1. Notify Owner not less than 15 days in advance of proposed disruptive operations.

2. Obtain Owner’s written permission before proceeding with disruptive operations.

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D. Restricted Substances: Possession or use of controlled substances on Project site is not permitted. Tobacco products may be used only in designated outdoor areas.

E. Pets and Weapons: Prohibited on Project site, including visitor parking lot.

F. Employee Identification: Owner will provide identification badges for Contractor personnel working on Project site. Require personnel to display identification badges properly at all times.

1. Escort employees with visitor badges at all times.

2. Contractor may not rely on Owner’s personnel to escort visitors.

G. Employee Screening: Comply with Owner's requirements for background screening of Contractor personnel working on Project site. See Article for additional badging requirements.

1. Maintain list of approved screened personnel with Owner's representative.

1.8 SPECIFICATION AND DRAWING CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations.

These conventions are as follows:

1. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

2. Specification requirements are to be performed by Contractor unless specifically stated otherwise.

3. All “days” are calendar days unless otherwise indicated.

B. Division 01 General Requirements: Requirements of Sections in Division 01 apply to the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

C. Drawing Coordination: Requirements for materials and products identified on Drawings are described in detail in the Specifications. One or more of the following are used on Drawings to identify materials and products:

1. Terminology: Materials and products are identified by the typical generic terms used in the individual Specifications Sections.

2. Abbreviations: Materials and products are identified by abbreviations scheduled on Drawings.

1.9 BADGING REQUIREMENTS

A. Application Procedures: Contract Clause 3.14-4 “Access to FAA Systems and Government- Issued Keys, Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Cards, and Vehicle Decals”.

1. Superintendent, foremen, and lead installers: Apply for PIV card to access the facility and escort employees.

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a. “Lead installers” pertains to lower tiered subcontractors and suppliers of specialty material.

2. Workers: Apply for PIV card subject to Owner’s approval.

3. Allow 30 days for processing.

B. Pickup: Schedule appointment with the Owner’s security agent to receive PIV card at Project site.

1. Appointments Tuesday thru Thursday from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm.

2. Pickup PIV card within 15 days of notification that the PIV card is available for pickup.

C. Visitors: Workers without PIV cards are considered visitors and will be issued a visitor badge daily. Home office personnel will not be badged but may visit Project site as visitor.

1.10 WORK PLANS

A. General: Prepare work plans for approval on any activity that could negatively affect Owner’s operations. Describe activity in detail, in a stepwise process, including daily and hourly schedules. Include mitigations for all credible risks.

B. Scheduling: Submit work plans to Owner for approval not less than 15 days before work begins.

Allow time for resubmittal and review in accordance with Section 013300 “Submittal Procedures”.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 011000

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SECTION 013100 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project including, but not limited to, the following:

1. General coordination procedures.

2. RFIs.

3. Digital project management procedures.

4. Project meetings.

1.2 GENERAL COORDINATION PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections that depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

1. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain the best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation.

2. Coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

3. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

1.3 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

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

1. Owner will return without response those RFIs submitted to Owner by other entities controlled by Contractor.

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

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

1. Owner name.

2. Owner's Project title.

3. Date.

4. Name of Contractor.

5. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

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6. RFI subject.

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

8. Drawing 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.

C. RFI Forms: Software-generated form with substantially the same content as indicated above, acceptable to Owner.

D. Owner's Action: Owner will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond. Allow 15 days for Owner's response for each RFI. RFIs received by Owner after 1:00 p.m. will be considered as received the following working day.

1. The following Contractor-generated RFIs will be returned without action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for approval of Contractor's means and methods.

d. Requests for coordination information already indicated in the Contract

Documents.

e. Requests for adjustments in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum.

f. Requests for interpretation of Owner's actions on submittals.

g. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

2. Owner's action may include a request for additional information, in which case Owner's time for response will date from time of receipt by Owner of additional information.

E. On receipt of Owner's action, immediately distribute the RFI response to affected parties.

Review response and notify Owner within 15 days if Contractor disagrees with response.

1.4 DIGITAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES

A. PDF Document Preparation: Where PDFs are required to be submitted to Owner, prepare 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. Certifications: Where digitally submitted certificates and certifications are required, provide a digital signature with digital certificate on where indicated.

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1.5 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. General: Owner will schedule and conduct meetings and conferences at Project site unless otherwise indicated.

B. Preconstruction Conference: Owner will schedule a preconstruction conference, at a time convenient to Owner, at least 15 days prior to construction.

1. Attendees: Authorized representatives of Owner, and their consultants; Contractor and its superintendent; major subcontractors; suppliers; and other concerned parties shall attend the conference. Participants at the conference shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

C. Progress Meetings: Owner will conduct progress meetings at weekly intervals.

1. Attendees: In addition to representatives of Owner, each contractor, subcontractor, supplier, and other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented at these meetings.

All participants at the meeting shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Review and correct minutes of previous progress meeting. Review other items of significance that could affect progress. Include topics for discussion as appropriate to status of Project.

a. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Review progress since the last meeting.

Determine whether each activity is on time, ahead of schedule, or behind schedule, in relation to Contractor's construction schedule. Determine how construction behind schedule will be expedited; secure commitments from parties involved to do so. Discuss whether schedule revisions are required to ensure that current and subsequent activities will be completed within the Contract Time.

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

1) Interface requirements.

2) Sequence of operations.

3) Deliveries.

4) Off-site fabrication.

5) Access.

6) Site use.

7) Temporary facilities and controls.

8) Progress cleaning.

9) Quality and work standards.

10) Status of correction of deficient items.

11) Status of RFIs.

12) Status of Proposal Requests.

13) Pending changes.

3. Minutes: Entity responsible for conducting the meeting will record and distribute the meeting minutes to each party present and to parties requiring information.

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a. Schedule Updating: Revise Contractor's construction schedule after each progress meeting where revisions to the schedule have been made or recognized. Issue revised schedule concurrently with the report of each meeting.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 013100

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SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Administrative and procedural requirements for submittals.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information and physical samples that require Owners responsive action. Action submittals are those submittals indicated in individual Specification Sections as "action submittals."

B. Informational Submittals: Written and graphic information and physical samples that do not require Owner’s responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements. Informational submittals are those submittals indicated in individual Specification Sections as "informational submittals."

1.3 SUBMITTAL FORMATS

A. Submittal Information: Include the following information in each submittal:

1. Project name.

2. Date.

3. Name of Contractor.

4. Name of firm or entity that prepared submittal.

5. Names of subcontractor, manufacturer, and supplier.

6. Unique submittal number, including revision identifier. Include Specification Section number with sequential alphanumeric identifier; and alphanumeric suffix for resubmittals.

7. Number and title of Specification Section, with paragraph number and generic name for each of multiple items.

8. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

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

10. Other necessary identification.

11. Remarks.

12. Signature of transmitter.

B. Options: Identify options requiring selection by Owner.

C. Deviations and Additional Information: On each submittal, clearly indicate deviations from requirements in the Contract Documents, including minor variations and limitations; include relevant additional information and revisions, other than those requested by Owner on previous submittals. Indicate by highlighting on each submittal or noting on attached separate sheet.

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D. Paper Submittals:

1. Action Submittals: Submit four paper copies of each submittal unless otherwise indicated. Owner will return two copies.

2. Informational Submittals: Submit two paper copies of each submittal unless otherwise indicated. Owner will not return copies.

3. Transmittal for Submittals: Assemble each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling. Transmit each submittal using form acceptable to Owner.

E. Electronic Submittals: Prepare submittals as PDF package, incorporating complete information into each PDF file. Name PDF file with submittal number.

1.4 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Prepare and submit submittals required by individual Specification Sections. Types of submittals are indicated in individual Specification Sections.

1. Email: Prepare submittals as PDF package, and transmit to Owner by sending via email.

Include PDF transmittal form. Include information in email subject line as requested by Owner

2. Paper: Prepare submittals in paper form, and deliver to Owner.

B. Coordination: 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. Submit all submittal items required for each Specification Section concurrently.

3. Submit action submittals and informational submittals required by the same Specification

Section as separate packages under separate transmittals.

C. Processing Time: Allow time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows.

Time for review shall commence on Owner’s receipt of submittal. 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 15 days for initial review of each submittal.

2. Resubmittal Review: Allow 15 days for review of each resubmittal.

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

E. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities. Show distribution on transmittal forms.

F. Use for Construction: Retain complete copies of submittals on Project site. Use only final action submittals approved by Owner.

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1.5 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

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

1. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

2. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Statement of compliance with specified referenced standards.

d. Testing by recognized testing agency.

e. Application of testing agency labels and seals.

f. Notation of coordination requirements.

g. Availability and delivery time information.

3. For equipment, include the following in addition to the above, as applicable:

a. Wiring diagrams that show factory-installed wiring.

b. Printed performance curves.

c. Operational range diagrams.

d. Clearances required to other construction.

B. Mockups: Submit mockup required by individual specification sections for equipment, equipment accessories, and samples of adjoining construction together in one submittal package as an information submittal.

1. Transmit mockup to Project site and display at location designated by Owner.

2. Identification: Provide manufacturer’s model, size, and Owner’s equipment tag number.

3. Disposition: Mockup may be incorporated into the Work but must be in an undamaged condition at time of use.

1.6 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW

A. Action Submittals and Informational Submittals: 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 to Owner.

1. Owner will not review submittals received from Contractor that do not have Contractor's review and approval.

1.7 OWNER’S REVIEW

A. Action Submittals: Owner will review each submittal, indicate corrections or revisions required and return it.

1. Owner will indicate, via markup on each submittal, the appropriate action, as follows:

a. APPROVED.

b. APPROVED AS NOTED.

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c. NOT APPROVED.

B. Informational Submittals: Owner will review each submittal and will not return it, or will return it if it does not comply with requirements.

C. Incomplete submittals will be considered nonresponsive, and will be returned for resubmittal without review.

D. Owner will return submittals received from sources other than Contractor.

E. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents will be returned by Owner without action.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 013300

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SPECIAL PROJECT PROCEDURES DURING COVID-19 013513-1

SECTION 013513 - SPECIAL PROJECT PROCEDURES DURING COVID-19

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Self – Wellness Checklist

B. COVID-19 Safety Plan

C. COVID-19 Exposure Reduction Plan

D. COVID-19 Contractor Communication Plan

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This supplemental document provides requirements that the contractor must take to reduce the spread and/or exposure of COVID –19 on FAA contracts at Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facilities.

1.3 COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN

The COVID Safety Plan (CVSP) must include, but is not limited to, the following:

A. COVID-19 Wellness Self-Check (See Appendix A). Contractor should refer to CDC and local guidance for latest symptoms self-check list.

1. Contractor employees, sub-contractors and visitors must conduct and complete the wellness self-check form prior to reporting to the FAA facility and/or job-site.

The contractor superintendent/COVID Safety Officer must review each form.

2. The person responsible for completing Wellness Self-Check shall have the authority to deny anyone entering the job site who displays any symptoms prior to entering the facility as well as authority to remove person showing symptoms after the beginning of his/her shift.

3. Wellness Self-Check shall be completed immediately prior to accessing the site in the visitor parking lot. Contractor shall note in their CVSP the location of where Wellness Self-Checks will be completed.

4. Contractor shall take same precaution for any deliveries entering FAA premises regardless of driver exiting truck or not.

5. CVSP shall include how contractor plans to handle delivery of product samples, batch tickets and large project/shop drawings to the FAA.

B. COVID-19 Exposure Reduction Plan:

1. Face Covering: All contractor employees, sub-contractors and visitors must wear a face covering when social distancing is not practical and/or in common areas

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within a FAA facility. All face coverings, at a minimum, must adhere to the following:

a. Cover the nose and mouth

b. Fit snugly, but comfortably, against the side of the face

c. Be secured with ties or ear loops

d. Allow for breathing without restrictions

e. Include multiple layers of fabric

f. Unfiltered exhalation valves on any type of face coverings are not permitted

2. Contractor shall identify in their CVSP, when use of social distancing and/or face covering is not practicable due to heat and/or confined space or other reasons and how they plan to mitigate those circumstances.

3. Hygiene Section: Contractor employees must practice good hygiene while within the FAA facilities. These practices include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Hand washing and hand sanitizing stations. Hand sanitizer must be FDA approved.

b. Disinfect frequently used items and surfaces as much as possible. Use EPA

List N approved wipes.

4. Physical Separation (6’ spacing between workers, where practicable)/Social

Distancing Controls

C. Job exposures as defined by OSHA work type.

D. List of COVID Safety Personnel E. COVID Informational posters/displays (Appendix B) F. Contractor Communication Plan (if someone test positive or becomes ill at the work site) G. Proper disposal of COVID PPE H. Include state, county, and local guidelines specific to job location I. Engineering controls J. Use of shared tools

1.4 ADDITIONAL COVID REQUIREMENTS

A. Prior to departing the FAA work site, the contractor must wipe and disinfect all high touch point areas with approved wipes and/or disinfectant. High touch point areas include, but is not limited to:

a. Doors and door hardware

b. Handrails

c. Thermostats

d. Gates

e. Lighting controls

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f. Desks

g. Telephones

h. Chairs

B. Contractor must provide temporary sanitary toilet(s) dedicated for contractor use.

Contractor is not permitted to use FAA facility restrooms within a facility. High touch points on/within the temporary toilet (door handles, toilet seat, etc.) must be wiped and disinfected after each use by the individual that used the toilet. Contractor shall supply the required disinfecting wipes.

C. Contractor is not permitted to use FAA cafeteria and dining facilities.

1.5 SITE ACCESS/EGRESS

A. The contractor must meet with the FAA Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and local FAA management prior to the start of the project to establish the contractors’ access and egress for the facility and/or job site.

B. If a contractor employee, sub-contractor or visitor is not feeling well for any reason and COVID-19 symptoms exist, the individual will be denied access to the FAA facility and/or work site. The contractor is expected to notify the FAA Contracting Officer (CO) and/or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) immediately of the situation and inform the FAA of any concerns regarding the work that was expected to be performed by that contractor employee.

1.6 FAA NOTIFICATIONS

A. Contractor is required to notify the agency immediately when a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 involves an employee, sub-contractor or visitor who has visited the FAA facility and/or job site in last 14 days, been in contact with someone that may have visited a FAA facility, and/or had contact with a FAA employee and/or another agency contractor. Reporting must be submitted immediately and include the information outlined below to allow the Agency to make a timely and appropriate response. Report any suspect or confirmed cases to 9-AFN- ACQ-EM@faa.gov, with a courtesy copy to the CO and COR. The report must include, for each affected individual:

a. Date of self-quarantine

b. Whether the case is suspected or confirmed.

c. Where the individual visited (building address) or with whom they met and the date of latest contact.

d. To ensure privacy information is protected, please do not include specific information about the individual through email.

e. Once information is received, a FAA official will contact the contractor directly to obtain additional information regarding the case(s) to coordinate a proper response.

B. Provide medical documentation by an authorized medical professional stating that the individual no longer poses a transmission risk and is safe to re-enter the FAA work site. Return to work documentation must be provided to the CO and COR.

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1.7 SUBMITTALS

A. The contractor must provide the following for FAA approval:

a. COVID-19 Safety Plan

b. Washing/Sanitizing Station(s)

c. Temporary/Portable sanitary facility

d. Cleaning/disinfecting supply safety data sheets (SDSs)

e. Hand Sanitizer SDS’s

f. SDS’ for all chemicals brought into the FAA facility

3.1 COVID-19 DASHBOARD

A. Shared use of trailer between FAA and contractor personnel is not permitted.

B. All meetings must take place virtually where practicable.

C. In an occupied facility, the contractor must track areas visited and personnel encountered on the job site.

D. Use of trailer restrooms are highly encouraged, but a porta-potty is acceptable. Trailer restrooms must have a hand washing station and must be equipped with an exhaust fan.

E. FAA is using data from https://usafacts.org/visualization/coronavirus-covid-19-spread -map/ to stay current with local COVID situation. If the number of COVID-19 cases increase in the area of work being performed, the CO may issue a Stop Work Notice. FAA highly encourages contractors to monitor the local COVID-19 statistics via either USAFacts.org or other official data that is available.

F. Identify all the personnel coming from outside of the state/local commuting area at least once a week prior to coming into the FAA facility.

NOTE: Any breach to the CVSP or other requirements listed in this document will result in immediate removal of the contractor and/or issuing a Stop Work Notice.

CDC link – What Construction Workers Need to Know about COVID-19 https://cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/contruction-workers.html

This supplement for the COVID-19 pandemic does not supersede or contradict any memo or directive that the Contracting Officer has already provided to your company. While the overall responses can vary by location and may change as more information about the virus becomes available, the intent of this supplement is not to be contradictory. If your company feels that you already received or will receive future directions that contradicts this supplement or other memos sent by the Contracting Officer, please see clarification immediately. As a reminder, only the Contracting Officer is authorized to implement changes to the contract and/or approve anything that result in a schedule or cost change.

END OF SECTION 013513

https://usafacts.org/visualization/coronavirus-covid-19-spread%20-map/ https://cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/contruction-workers.html

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APPENDIX A: SAMPLE of Daily Questionnaire

Symptoms Yes No

Fever(above 100.4°F (38°C) or higher)

Shortness of Breath

Difficulty in Breathing

Chest Pain

Chills

Body aches or muscle aches

Sore Throat

Cough

Headache

Diarrhea

Nausea/Vomiting

Runny Nose

New or worsening loss of taste/smell

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APPENDIX B: SAMPLE COVID-19 POSTER

Don’t touch your masks while it is being worn

Don’t wear the mask under your chin with your nose and mouth exposed

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Don’t leave your nose or mouth uncovered

Don’t share your masks with family and friends

Wear your Masks Correctly

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SECTION 013529 – HEALTH, SAFETY, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. FAA Oder 3900.19B “FAA Occupational Safety and Health Program” applies to this Section.

1. Some Chapters of the Order apply in their entirety to contractors as indicated in Part 3 of this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Accident prevention plan.

2. Site safety and health officer.

3. FAA safety and health requirements.

4. Emergency response procedures.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. APP: Accident Prevention Plan.

B. JHA: Job hazard analysis.

C. OSH: Occupational safety and health.

D. PPE: Personal protective equipment.

1.4 INFORMATION SUBMITTALS

A. Accident Prevention plan.

1.5 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN

A. Use qualified persons to write a Project specific APP.

1. Address all safety and health requirements.

2. Provide Project specific information including access to emergency medical treatment.

3. Maintain an up to date copy with Owner.

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1.6 SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER (SSHO)

A. Provide an SSHO that meets the following requirements:

1. 30-hour OSHA Construction safety class or as an equivalent 30 hours of formal construction safety and health training covering the subjects of the OSHA 30-hour course.

B. On-site during working hours to implement, administer, and enforce Contractor’s APP. SSHO may be the Contractor’s superintendent.

1. Provide equally qualified designee to cover absences.

C. Duties and responsibilities:

1. Daily safety and health inspections.

2. Investigate and report mishaps.

3. JHA worksheets.

4. Subcontractor compliance with Project safety and health requirements.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 FAA SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

A. OSH Training and Awareness:

1. Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local OSH regulations. Conduct OSH compliance training for each employee.

B. Mishap Reporting:

1. Notify Owner of all incidents involving property damage, OSHA recordable employee injuries, and any interruption to facility operations.

a. Report incidents to Owner within 5 minutes of occurrence (after first aid has been rendered and emergency responders have been notified). Comply with “Emergency Response Procedures” Article in this Section.

b. Update owner within 30 minutes of occurrence.

c. Provide Owner written report within 2 hours of occurrence.

C. Hazardous Energy Control:

1. Comply with the requirements of Chapter 13 of the Order.

D. Hazard Communication:

1. Submit written hazard communication program.

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2. When hazardous chemicals are brought onto the Project site provide Owner with copies of SDS.

3. Provide information regarding precautionary measures to avoid excessive exposure.

4. Post copies of SDS adjacent to work.

E. First Aid:

1. Provide medical services and first aid.

F. Job Hazard Analysis:

1. Perform job hazard analysis in accordance with Chapter 23.

2. Use the Job Hazard Analysis Worksheet at the end of Chapter 23, or approved equivalent.

3. Maintain copies of signed worksheets on Project site for Owner’s inspection.

G. Fire Prevention:

1. Comply with the minimum requirements of Chapter 24.

2. Provide briefings to all employees on Owner’s emergency response procedures.

H. Personal Protective Equipment:

1. Comply with the minimum requirements of Chapter 25.

I. Toxic and Hazardous Substance Exposure:

1. Comply with “Hazard Communication” Article in this Section.

J. Electrical Safety:

1. Comply with the minimum requirements of Chapter 34.

2. Employ safety related work practices to prevent electrical shock.

3.2 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES

A. To Report Fire or Call For Medical Aid:

1. From facility telephones dial 9-911 (from cell phones dial 911); then notify the SOC at extension 3321.

B. To Report Criminal or Suspicious Activity:

1. From facility telephones dial extension 3404 for Security (from cell phones dial 253-351- 3404).

C. Fire Alarms and Emergency Evacuation:

1. Evacuate building immediately; assemble in Northeast parking lot as indicated on the Drawing staging plan; report to Owner all workers not accounted for.

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END OF SECTION 013529

EXECUTION 017300 - 1

SECTION 017300 - EXECUTION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes general administrative and procedural requirements governing execution of the Work, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Installation of the Work.

2. Cutting and patching.

3. Progress cleaning.

4. Starting and adjusting.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 011000 "Summary" for limits on use of Project site.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Cutting: Removal of in-place construction necessary to permit installation or performance of subsequent work.

B. Patching: Fitting and repair work required to restore construction to original conditions after installation of subsequent work.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Cutting and Patching: Comply with requirements for and limitations on cutting and patching of construction elements.

1. Operational Elements: Do not cut and patch operating elements and related components in a manner that results in reducing their capacity to perform as intended or that results in increased maintenance or decreased operational life or safety.

2. Other Construction Elements: Do not cut and patch other construction elements or components in a manner that could change their load-carrying capacity, that results in reducing their capacity to perform as intended, or that results in increased maintenance or decreased operational life or safety.

3. Visual Elements: Do not cut and patch construction in a manner that results in visual evidence of cutting and patching. Do not cut and patch exposed construction in a manner that would, in Owner’s opinion, reduce the building's aesthetic qualities. Remove and replace construction that has been cut and patched in a visually unsatisfactory manner.

B. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Obtain and maintain on-site manufacturer's written recommendations and instructions for installation of specified products and equipment.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Comply with requirements specified in other Sections.

B. In-Place Materials: Use materials for patching identical to in-place materials. For exposed surfaces, use materials that visually match in-place adjacent surfaces to the fullest extent possible.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Existing Conditions: The existence and location of construction indicated as existing is not guaranteed. Before beginning site work, investigate and verify the existence and location of mechanical and electrical systems, and other construction affecting the Work.

B. Examination and Acceptance of Conditions: Before proceeding with each component of the Work, examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer present where indicated, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance. Record observations.

1. Examine roughing-in for mechanical and electrical systems to verify actual locations of connections before equipment and fixture installation.

C. Written Report: List conditions detrimental to performance of the Work, including the following:

1. Description of the Work, including Specification Section number and paragraph, and Drawing sheet number and detail, where applicable.

2. List of detrimental conditions, including substrates.

3. List of unacceptable installation tolerances.

4. Recommended corrections.

D. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. Proceeding with the Work indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Field Measurements: Take field measurements as required to fit the Work properly. Recheck measurements before installing each product. Where portions of the Work are indicated to fit to other construction, verify dimensions of other construction by field measurements before fabrication. Coordinate fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid delaying the Work.

B. Space Requirements: Verify space requirements and dimensions of items shown diagrammatically on Drawings.

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C. Review of Contract Documents and Field Conditions: Immediately on discovery of the need for clarification of the Contract Documents, submit a request for information to Owner in accordance with requirements in Section 013100 "Project Management and Coordination."

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Locate the Work and components of the Work accurately, in correct alignment and elevation, as indicated.

1. Make vertical work plumb, and make horizontal work level.

2. Where space is limited, install components to maximize space available for maintenance and ease of removal for replacement.

B. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations for installing products in applications indicated.

C. Install products at the time and under conditions that will ensure satisfactory results as judged by Owner. Maintain conditions required for product performance until Substantial Completion.

D. Conduct construction operations, so no part of the Work is subjected to damaging operations or loading in excess of that expected during normal conditions of occupancy of type expected for Project.

E. Sequence the Work and allow adequate clearances to accommodate movement of construction items on-site and placement in permanent locations.

F. Tools and Equipment: Select tools or equipment that minimize production of excessive noise and vibration levels.

G. Attachment: Provide blocking and attachment plates and anchors and fasteners of adequate size and number to securely anchor each component in place, accurately located and aligned with other portions of the Work. Where size and type of attachments are not indicated, verify size and type required for load conditions with manufacturer.

H. Repair or remove and replace damaged, defective, or nonconforming Work.

3.4 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. General: Employ skilled workers to perform cutting and patching. Proceed with cutting and patching at the earliest feasible time, and complete without delay.

B. Adjacent Occupied Areas: Where interference with use of adjoining areas or interruption of free passage to adjoining areas is unavoidable, coordinate cutting and patching in accordance with requirements in Section 011000 "Summary.”

C. Ceilings: Patch, repair, or rehang in-place ceilings as necessary to provide an even-plane surface of uniform appearance.

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3.5 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. Clean Project site and work areas daily, including common areas. Enforce requirements strictly.

B. Site: Maintain Project site free of waste materials and debris.

C. During handling and installation, clean and protect construction in progress and adjoining materials already in place. Apply protective covering where required to ensure protection from damage or deterioration at Substantial Completion.

3.6 STARTING AND ADJUSTING

A. Start equipment and operating components to confirm proper operation. Remove malfunctioning units, replace with new units, and retest.

B. Adjust equipment for proper operation. Adjust operating components for proper operation without binding.

C. Test each piece of equipment to verify proper operation. Test and adjust controls and safeties.

Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and equipment.

END OF SECTION 017300

TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 230593 - 1

SECTION 230593 - TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Balancing Air Systems:

a. Variable-air-volume systems.

2. Balancing Hydronic Piping Systems:

a. Variable-flow hydronic systems.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. AABC: Associated Air Balance Council.

B. NEBB: National Environmental Balancing Bureau.

C. SMACNA: Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractor’s National Association.

D. TAB: Testing, adjusting, and balancing.

E. TAB Specialist: An independent entity meeting qualifications to perform TAB work.

F. TDH: Total dynamic head.

1.3 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Strategies and Procedures Plan: Within 30 days of Contractor's Notice to Proceed, submit TAB strategies and step-by-step procedures as specified in "Preparation" Article.

B. Certified TAB reports.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. TAB Specialists Qualifications: Certified by AABC or NEBB.

B. TAB Technician: Employee of the TAB specialist and certified by AABC or NEBB as a TAB technician.

C. Instrumentation Type, Quantity, Accuracy, and Calibration: Comply with requirements in ASHRAE 111, Section 4 "Instrumentation."

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine the Contract Documents to become familiar with Project requirements and to discover conditions in systems designs that may preclude proper TAB of systems and equipment.

B. Examine installed systems for balancing devices, such as test ports, gage cocks, thermometer wells, flow-control devices, balancing valves and fittings, and manual volume dampers. Verify that locations of these balancing devices are applicable for intended purpose and are accessible.

C. Examine the approved submittals for HVAC systems and equipment.

D. Examine design data including HVAC system descriptions, statements of design assumptions for environmental conditions and systems output, and statements of philosophies and assumptions about HVAC system and equipment controls.

E. Examine equipment performance data.

1. Relate performance data to Project conditions and requirements, including system effects that can create undesired or unpredicted conditions that cause reduced capacities in all or part of a system.

F. Examine system and equipment installations and verify that field quality-control testing, cleaning, and adjusting specified in individual Sections have been performed.

G. Examine test reports specified in individual system and equipment Sections.

H. Examine terminal units, such as variable-air-volume boxes, and verify that they are accessible and their controls are connected and functioning.

I. Examine strainers.

J. Examine control valves for proper installation for their intended function.

K. Examine heat-transfer coils for correct piping connections and for clean and straight fins.

L. Report deficiencies discovered before and during performance of TAB procedures. Observe and record system reactions to changes in conditions. Record default set points if different from indicated values.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Prepare a TAB plan that includes strategies and step-by-step procedures for balancing the systems.

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B. Perform system-readiness checks of HVAC systems and equipment to verify system readiness for TAB work. Include, at a minimum, the following:

1. Airside:

a. Volume, smoke, and fire dampers are open and functional.

b. Clean filters are installed.

c. Automatic temperature-control systems are operational.

2. Hydronics:

a. Verify leakage and pressure tests on water distribution systems have been satisfactorily completed.

b. Piping is complete with terminals installed.

c. Strainers are pulled and cleaned.

d. Control valves are functioning per the sequence of operation.

e. Shutoff valves have been verified to be 100 percent open.

3.3 GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR TESTING AND BALANCING

A. Perform testing and balancing procedures on each system according to the procedures contained in AABC's "National Standards for Total System Balance", NEBB's "Procedural Standards for Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing of Environmental Systems", or SMACNA's "HVAC Systems Testing, Adjusting and Balancing" and in this Section.

B. Cut insulation, ducts, and equipment cabinets for installation of test probes to the minimum extent necessary for TAB procedures.

1. After testing and balancing, patch probe holes in ducts with similar material and thickness as used to construct ducts.

2. Install and join new insulation that matches removed materials.

3.4 GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR BALANCING AIR SYSTEMS

A. Prepare test reports for both fans and outlets. Cross-check the summation of required outlet volumes with required fan volumes.

B. Prepare schematic diagrams of systems' "as-built" duct layouts.

C. For variable-air-volume systems, develop a plan to simulate diversity if there is a diversity factor.

D. Determine the best locations in main and branch ducts for accurate duct-airflow measurements.

E. Locate start-stop and disconnect switches, electrical interlocks, and motor starters.

F. Verify that motor starters are equipped with properly sized thermal protection.

G. Check dampers for proper position to achieve desired airflow path.

H. Check for airflow blockages.

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3.5 PROCEDURES FOR VARIABLE-AIR-VOLUME SYSTEMS

A. Perform testing and balancing for pressure independent VAV systems.

1. Determine diversity factor.

3.6 GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR HYDRONIC SYSTEMS

A. Prepare test reports for air terminal unit reheat coils. Crosscheck the summation of required coil flow rates with flow monitoring station at entrance to Operations Support Wing.

B. In addition to requirements in "Preparation" Article, prepare hydronic systems for testing and balancing as follows:

1. Check flow-control valves for proper position.

3.7 PROCEDURES FOR VARIABLE-FLOW HYDRONIC SYSTEMS

A. Balance systems with automatic two-way control valves by setting systems at maximum flow through heat-exchange terminals, and proceed as specified above for hydronic systems.

3.8 TOLERANCES

A. Set HVAC system's airflow rates and water flow rates within the following tolerances:

1. Supply, Return, and Exhaust Fans and Equipment with Fans: Plus or minus 10 percent.

2. Air Outlets and Inlets: Plus or minus 10 percent.

3. Heating-Water Flow Rate: Plus or minus 10 percent.

B. Maintaining pressure relationships as designed shall have priority over the tolerances specified above.

3.9 FINAL REPORT

A. General: Prepare a certified written report; tabulate and divide the report into separate sections for tested systems and balanced systems.

1. Include a certification sheet at the front of the report's binder, signed and sealed by the certified testing and balancing engineer.

2. Include a list of instruments used for procedures, along with proof of calibration.

3. Certify validity and accuracy of field data.

B. Final Report Contents: In addition to certified field-report data, include the following:

1. Manufacturers' test data.

2. Field test reports prepared by system and…