Attachment 1 - Specifications.pdf

CONVERT STEAM TO HW HEATING, B106

100% SCHEMATIC DESIGN

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

For

AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY

ROME RESEARCH SITE

ROME, NEW YORK 13441

PROJECT NUMBER: ULDF 18-03222AE

Prepared By

TOWNE ENGINEERING

CONSULTING ENGINEERS

18 South Street Utica, New York

315.733.9000

October 19 2018

DIVISIONS 02 - 14 – GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 02 00 00 – 14 09 99

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION TITLE PAGES

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION TOC - 1

02 00 00 General Provisions 2

05 04 00 Lightgage Metal Framing Systems 3

08 01 10 Steel Doors 2

08 01 11 Steel Door Frames 2

09 02 60 Gypsum Board Systems 2

09 09 00 Painting 4

PROJECT MANUAL

PROJECT MANUAL TOC -1

SPECIFICATIONS

Division 01 ------ General Requirements Division 02-14----General Construction Division 21--------Fire Protection Division 23 ------ Mechanical Division 26 ------ Electrical

AFRL, Bldg. 106, Steam to Hot Water PROJECT PROVISIONS TE Project #3731 SECTION 01 00 10 - 1

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PROJECT PROVISIONS

1.01 SCOPE

A. The work covered under this Contract consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, devices, and materials and performing all work required to modernize HVAC systems in accordance with these technical specifications and applicable drawings.

1.02 REFERENCED CODES AND STANDARDS

A. Codes and standards referred to in this specification shall be the latest adopted issue at the Date of Bid, unless otherwise specifically indicated.

1.03 LOCATION

A. The work areas are located in Building 106 at Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome Research Site, Rome, New York.

1.04 PRINCIPAL FEATURES

A. The work to be performed involves the following principal features:

1. Upgrade the heating system from steam to hot water.

2. Modify/upgrade electrical systems to accommodate HVAC modifications.

B. The above description of work is for the purpose of general information only and is not intended to include and describe every feature of work or to define the scope of the work.

1.05 WORK BY OTHERS

A. The following work will be performed by the Government:

1. None.

1.06 MATERIAL FURNISHED BY OTHERS

A. The following material will be furnished by the Government:

1. Fire extinguishers.

2.

3.

1.07 UTILITIES

A. All reasonable quantities of electricity and water will be made available to the Contractor without cost to the Contractor. The Contractor will be responsible for all connections of utilities from the existing supply points. The Government will identify service tie-in points. The Government will not be held responsible for

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1.08 SANITARY FACILITIES

A. The Contractor and his work force may use the existing sanitary facilities in the various work area buildings, subject to the regulations governing their use by Government personnel. Maintain in a sanitary condition at all times.

1.09 FIRE PROTECTION

A. The Contractor shall perform all work in a fire-safe manner in accordance with fire prevention standards of the Rome Research Site. The Contractor shall have an approved fire extinguisher at the site at all times during working operations.

HALON AND C02 TYPE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE. The Contractor will call the City of Rome Fire Department, 315-339-7734, before working with any flame or spark producing equipment such as tar buckets, grinders, or welders, for approval of the contractors safety measures and to obtain a "Burn Permit" for this type of work.

1.10 POLLUTION CONTROL

A. The Contractor will perform all work consistent with the requirements of all Federal, State and Local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to pollution control.

1.11 WORK CONDITIONS

A. All work on this project will be performed while the building work areas and rooms adjacent to the work areas are occupied by military and civilian personnel. The Contractor is required to protect persons and property throughout the progress of the work. The work area will be kept clean of all debris at all times. All flammables and combustibles stored on-site must be kept in a locker and area, both of which are approved by the Contracting Officer or his designated representative.

1.12 WORKMANSHIP

A. All work to be performed under this Contract shall be under the supervision of workmen skilled in the trades involved. Special qualifications for certain work are listed in the appropriate sections of this specification.

1.13 SUBMITTALS

A. All items indicated in the Schedule of Material Submittals shall be submitted for approval:

1. Any other items required, per specifications, that cannot be visually verified shall be submitted for approval when requested by the Contracting Officer or the designated representative.

2. Submittals which may be required by this Contract, if submitted in printed matter, shall be made in four copies. One copy of the printed submittals will be returned to the Contractor.

3. The Contractor must submit for approval those items which deviate from the specifications. Submission will be on an AF Form 3000.

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B. At the pre-construction conference, the Contractor, Contracting Officer’s Technical

Representative, and the Contract Administrator will review the submittal requirements. The Contractor must be prepared to discuss the delivery dates for those submittals which are required, or for the items the Contractor plans to submit for approval. Once approved, the submission deadlines shall be incorporated into the Schedule of Materials submittals.

C. The Contractor is reminded that any item(s) installed prior to the Contracting

Officer's approval is being done at his/her own risk. If any item does not meet the Contract requirements as determined by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor will be required to remove same at his/her own expense.

D. Equipment submittals, unless otherwise specified, shall conform with the following:

1. Submittals shall be complete with the manufacturer's product description literature. SUBMITTALS WITH INSUFFICIENT LITERATURE WILL BE

DISAPPROVED.

2. Submittals shall include a complete listing of all associated parameters contained in the Technical Specifications and Drawings (materials, finishes, capacities, temperatures, pressures, electrical characteristics, etc.). THE

CONTRACTING OFFICER OR HIS TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE WILL NOT

TRANSFER INFORMATION FROM THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND

DRAWINGS TO THE SUBMITTALS. INCOMPLETE SUBMITTALS WILL BE

3. Submittals shall be clearly marked to differentiate between the applicable and extraneous portions. THE CONTRACTING OFFICER OR HIS TECHNICAL

REPRESENTATIVE WILL NOT MARK THE SUBMITTALS. UNMARKED

SUBMITTALS WILL BE DISAPPROVED.

1.14 INTERRUPTION OF UTILITIES

A. No utility services shall be interrupted to make connections, to relocate, or for any purpose, without approval of the Contracting Officer.

B. Request for permission to shut down services shall be submitted in writing to the

Contracting Officer fourteen (14) days prior to date of proposed interruption. The request shall give the following information:

1. Location of shut-off.

2. Services affected.

3. Hours and date of shut-off.

4. Approximate length of time shut-off will be in effect.

C. Services shall not be interrupted until receipt of approval of the proposed hours and date from the Contracting Officer.

1.15 FIELD MEASUREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall verify all measurements and be responsible for dimensions, fitting and proper trimming of items directly connected with all work described in

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1.16 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. The work to be done on this project is located within areas that are under security.

To gain access to the areas to examine the work to be done for estimating purposes, arrangements must be made with the Contracting Officer. Contractor personnel will be granted escorted entry into the areas. Prior to initial work commencement, the Contractor shall supply the Contracting Officer a letter identifying all personnel employed during construction. Each time additions or deletions to the letter occur, an updated letter shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer. Identification data shall include name, social security account number and company name/phone number of each person.

B. All buildings in the project are Controlled Areas and Contractor personnel shall stay in their work areas and not wander freely throughout the buildings. Names of the Contractor personnel who will be working during non-duty hours shall be furnished in writing at least one week in advance. Access to Rome Research Site (RRS) facilities is controlled by a card entry system. Contractor personnel shall be required to obtain magnetic entry cards for all personnel who will be involved in the work and who need to have access to the building. The magnetic entry cards can be obtained from the RRS Security Office, AFRL/RIOF, in Building 3. These cards shall be returned to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative before completion of the final inspection.

1.17 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Materials shall be delivered to the work area in undamaged condition, stored in fully covered, well ventilated areas, and protected from extreme changes in humidity and temperature.

B. The Contractor is responsible for securing materials in the storage area to protect from pilferage and vandalism.

C. The storage areas for this project are located as shown on the Drawing Title Sheet.

Access to these work areas is provided off main routes within the Griffiss Business and Technology Park Complex.

1.18 SAFETY

A. The Contractor shall:

1. Comply with all safety and health requirements necessary for the protection of personnel, facilities and equipment including, but not limited to all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, while performing this contract at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Rome Research Site (RRS) in Rome, NY.

2. Maintain a written Safety Program, as required by OSHA and make said plan available for review by the government upon request by the contracting officer.

3. In the event of a mishap during the performance of this contract on AFRL RRS premise, notify the contracting officer in an expeditious manner. Notification shall include the following information:

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a. Contract, contract number, name and title of person(s) reporting.

b. Date, time and exact location of accident/incident.

c. Brief narrative of accident/incident (events leading to accident/incident).

d. Cause of accident/incident (if known).

e. Type of injury sustained and/or estimated cost of accident/incident

(material and labor to replace/repair) when damage is to government property.

f. Nomenclature of equipment and personnel involved in accident/incident.

g. Corrective actions (taken or proposed).

h. Other pertinent information.

1.19 PROPRIETARY EQUIPMENT

A. Reference to any equipment, material, article or patented process by trade name, mark or catalog number shall be regarded as establishing a standard of quality and shall not be construed as limiting competition. The Contractor may use any equipment, material article or process which is equal to that named as approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.20 PROTECTION

A. Protection of existing work:

1. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to insure against damage to the existing work to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain the property of the Government; i.e. walls, light fixtures, carpet, etc.

2. The Contractor shall insure that structural elements are not overloaded and additional structural supports required as a result of any cutting, removal, or demolition work performed under any part of this Contract are added.

B. Protection of buildings from the weather:

1. The interior of the building and all materials and equipment shall be protected from the weather at all times.

C. Dust control:

1. The amount of dust resulting from demolition shall be controlled to prevent the spread of dust to occupied portions of the building and to avoid creation of a nuisance in the surrounding areas.

D. Temporary closures:

1. The Contractor shall provide temporary closures at all openings in outside walls affected by their work to maintain weather protection and security.

E. Protection of personnel:

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1. Where the safety of non-Contractor personnel is endangered in the area of removal work and new construction, barricades shall be used.

1.21 REMOVED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. General:

1. All materials and equipment indicated to be removed as part of the work become the property of the Contractor for removal from the job site at the Contractor’s expense, unless otherwise shown on the drawings or specified.

B. Items re-used as part of the work:

1. Items indicated to be re-used will be stored by the Contractor until such time as they may be reinstalled.

1.22 DISPOSAL OF REMOVED MATERIALS

1. Materials removed from the project which are designated as unusable by the Government shall be disposed of by the Contractor at his own expense off the Griffiss Business and Technology Park in accordance with applicable regulations.

2. All debris to be removed from the work site shall be transported in canvas covered trucks with the canvas tied down to prevent loss of materials while in route to the disposal areas.

3. The Contractor shall police the truck routes continuously and all debris which has dropped shall be picked up immediately.

B. Materials for Contractor salvage:

1. This material shall be removed from Government property before completion of the Contract.

2. Materials for salvage shall not be sold on the site.

C. Special considerations must be made for any light bulbs and ballasts removed during the project. RIOCV will provide large boxes and protective material (i.e.

bubble wrap), for the contractor to place the old light bulbs in. The contractor shall not dispose of these light bulbs; RIOCV must dispose of them in accordance with "Universal Waste" regulations.

D. In addition, the contractor shall not dispose of any light ballasts removed during this project. The contractor should stage the ballasts for processing and disposal by

RIOCV.

E. RIOCV should also be notified/consulted if the contractor encounters or generates any hazardous (or potentially hazardous) waste(s).

1.23 REMOVAL AREAS

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A. Patch existing construction and finishes damaged or left incomplete due to removals. Patching, unless otherwise indicated, will be limited to areas where removals occurred and will match existing in material, color and finish.

B. Cap or otherwise terminate existing utility services to removed equipment on all utilities that are to remain active.

1.24 SPECIAL CONDITIONS

A. Should any materials be encountered during construction which are suspected to contain hazardous materials and are not indicated as such on the drawings, immediately stop work in that area and report the encountered condition to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

1.25 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Provisions must be made to leave each entrance secured at the end of work each day and to minimize the duration of time each entrance is worked on from start to completion. Any work which affects the use of a required building exit must be coordinated with the Rome Research Site Safety Office.

B. The Contractor is required to maintain circulation corridors, exits and exit stairs in all building areas occupied by the Government.

C. Traffic control:

1. Routes of ingress and egress on the grounds and within existing buildings to the location of the work shall be over routes as directed by the Government.

2. Areas for parking vehicles belonging to the Contractor and his employees will be designated by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. Maintain the parking areas free of debris and obstructions, including snow.

1.26 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING

A. The Contractor may be paid for materials on site, however, they must appear on the Contract Progress Schedule and be inventoried by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative prior to payment.

1.27 WORK SCHEDULE

A. Working hours for the Contractor will normally be between the hours of 0700 and 1600 hours (7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.), excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Federal holidays.

B. If the Contractor desires to work during periods other than above, additional government inspection forces may be required:

1. The Contractor must make his/her request to the Contracting Officer three (3) days in advance of his/her intention to work during other periods to allow assignment of additional inspection forces.

2. If such force is reasonably available, the Contracting Officer may authorize the Contractor to perform work during periods other than normal duty hours/days.

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3. However, if inspectors are required to perform in excess of their normal duty hours/days solely for the benefit of the Contractor, the actual cost of inspection at overtime rates will be charged to the Contractor. These adjustments to the Contract Price may be made periodically as directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.28 REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. Maintain all temporary facilities and controls as long as needed for the safe and proper completion of the work.

B. Remove all such temporary facilities and controls as rapidly as progress of the work will permit or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.29 CLEAN-UP

A. Debris and rubbish control:

1. Remove all debris and rubbish daily from the site.

2. Remove debris and rubbish into a dumpster; then transport in a manner that will prevent spillage on streets or adjacent areas.

3. The Contractor shall make his/her own arrangements for dumping off the

Griffiss Business and Technology Park.

4. Burning of waste material on Griffiss Business and Technology Park is prohibited.

B. Regulations:

1. All disposal and hauling equipment and methods used shall comply to Federal, State, OSHA, and local regulations.

C. If the Contractor utilizes a collector box, it must be provided with a cover.

D. The Contractor shall protect and restore lawn areas and plant materials during the course of this Contract. Lawn areas shall be protected and restored to a condition equal to that prior to the start of work of this Contract.

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SUMMARY

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 PROJECT

A. Project Name: Convert Steam to HW Heating

B. Project Location: Building 106

C. Owner’s Name: Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome Research Site, Rome, NY.

D. Architect/Engineer: Towne Engineering, 18 South Street, Utica, NY 13501.

E. The Project generally consists of modernize Hot Water Heating System at Building 106 at Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome Research Site, Rome, NY.

1.02 CONTRACT DESCRIPTION

A. Contract Type: A single prime contract based on a Stipulated Price.

1.03 EXISTING ITEMS

A. To be determined.

1.04 OWNER OCCUPANCY

A. Government intends to occupy the Project upon Substantial Completion.

B. Cooperate with Contracting Officer’s Representative to minimize conflict and to facilitate Government’s operations.

C. Schedule the Work to accommodate Government occupancy.

1.05 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. Construction Operations: Limited to Project work area. Work in areas surrounding Project work area shall be scheduled in advance with Contracting Officer’s Representative.

B. Utility Outages and Shutdown:

1. Schedule in advance with Contracting Officer’s Representative and disruption of utility services outside work area.

2. Do not disrupt or shut down life safety systems, including but not limited to fire sprinklers and fire alarm system, without 7 days notice to Contracting Officer’s Representative.

1.06 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

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A. To be determined.

B. The Contractor shall refer to Section 01 07 00, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data for additional requirements.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

PART 3 – EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 06 00

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 CODES

A. Conform to the requirements of all Federal, State and Local Codes and Ordinances, unless otherwise noted below.

B. Conform to the requirements of all public utility companies.

C. The requirements of Military Handbook 1008B, the Uniform Building Code, National Fire Protection Association Codes and National Electric Code apply to this project.

D. Conform to OSHA requirements, including Part 1910, General Industry, and Part

1926, Construction.

1.02 PERMITS, FEES AND INSPECTIONS

A. All permits (other than building permits), fees and inspections required by Governmental agencies, regulatory agencies, utility companies or others during the course of the work shall be obtained by the Contractor.

B. The Contractor shall arrange for and pay all costs of such permits, fees and inspections.

1.03 REFERENCED CODES AND STANDARDS

A. Codes and standards referred to in this specification shall be the latest adopted issue at the Date of Bid, unless otherwise specifically indicated.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Not Used

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS

A. In the event of conflict between applicable Codes and Regulations and the requirements of the referenced Standards or these specifications, the provisions of the more stringent shall govern.

AFRL, Bldg. 106, Steam to Hot Water HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA

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SECTION 01 07 00

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND MATERIAL SAFTEY DATA

1.01 REQUIREMENTS

A. “IAW FAR Clause 52.223-3, each Contractor must provide the Contracting Office

(CO) with a list of proposed Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) that it plans to use on the installation during the performance of the contract. IAW AFI 32-7086, contractors must obtain Air Force authorization prior to using HAZMAT on an Air Force installation, and must report usage data to the Environmental and Occupational Health Office (RIOCV). This includes fuels used to run generators and other construction/maintenance equipment.

1. Contractors shall submit through the CO to RIOCV, Safety Data Sheets

(formerly known as Material Safety Data Sheets or MSDS’s), for all potentially hazardous materials/products that will be brought on to the installation.

2. RIOCV will review all potentially hazardous materials and identify the materials deemed as HAZMAT that require tracking. RIOCV may remove any materials from consideration for use by the Contractor that contain ingredients prohibited buy the AF or other regulatory agency.

3. RIOCV will communicate to the Contracting Officer Representative the list of

HAZMAT that will require AF-EESOH-MIS tracking. Those materials will require the completion of one Hazardous Materials Worksheet per HAZMAT by the Contractor (except for portions reserved by RIOCV). RIOCV will provide the Hazardous Material Worksheet to the Contractor and can assist the Contractor with this documentation if requested.

4. RIOCV will complete their portion on the Hazardous Material Worksheet and load all information from the Worksheets into the AF-EESOH-MIS data system.

The Contractor will retain a copy of their Hazardous Material Worksheet for the duration of the specified project.

5. If the contractor needs to bring a material on the installation that was not included in the original HAZMAT listing, the contractor must first notify the CO and then obtain prior authorization, if RIOCV determines the material to be a

HAZMAT.

6. The Contractor will submit a Contractor Material Usage Data Sheet provided by

RIOCV to the CO once a month for contracts over 60 days. For contracts less than 60 days, a Material Usage Data Sheet will be submitted by the Contractor to CO at the completion of the contract.

7. The CO will provide a copy of the Usage Data Sheet to RIOCV.

8. Any HAZMAT brought on site for the contract and not used in its entirety will be removed from the installation by the Contractor. If HAZMAT can be used in another contract at this installation, please contact RIOCV for assistance.

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AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA

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9. RIOCV is ready to assist the CO and Contractor in any way to simplify and expedite this reporting and tracking procedure. Please contact RIOCV’s Jakki Holbritter or Carol Hoyt by email or phone (330-2098) with any questions.”

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GENERAL PROVISIONS

DIVISIONS 2 THROUGH 14

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE

A. Furnish and install all equipment and materials required to provide the general construction work shown on the drawings and herein specified.

1.02 FABRICATION DRAWINGS, MATERIAL LISTS AND EQUIPMENT SUBMITTALS

A. Unless otherwise noted or herein specified, the following are required:

1. Material lists:

a. Lightgage Metal Framing Systems.

b. Steel Doors.

c. Steel Door Frames.

d. Gypsum Board Systems.

e. Painting.

2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

A. All materials and equipment shall be in strict accordance with the parameters herein specified.

2.02 ACCESSORIES

A. It is the intent of this specification that all systems and equipment shall be complete with the necessary quantity of all accessories and components required to ensure a properly functioning installation.

3.01 INSTALLATION

A. Unless otherwise noted or herein specified, all materials and equipment shall be installed in strict accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

B. All electrical work herein specified and/or noted shall be executed in strict conformance with the National Electrical Code.

3.02 RECORD DRAWINGS

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A. Promptly record (in a neat, legible and red color only accentuated fashion, on a complete, designated set of contract documents containing no other markings) all significant differences reflected by the actual installation (sizes, capacities, locations and features of distribution systems and equipment).

B. Thoroughly review such recordings weekly with the Contracting Officer’s Technical

Representative and submit the completed set at the completion of work.

3.04 MAINTENANCE MANUAL

A. Near the completion of work, submit two bound, neatly arranged, indexed maintenance manuals for approval.

B. Manuals shall contain copies of all approved fabrication drawings, material lists and equipment submittals; equipment operation/ maintenance bulletins and names, addresses and telephone numbers relative to parts and service.

3.05 INSTRUCTION

A. Provide thorough, organized instruction regarding equipment and systems operation to the Contracting Officer’s authorized representative (secure written acknowledgement and forward to the Contracting Officer).

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LIGHTGAGE METAL FRAMING SYSTEMS

A. Furnish and install lightgage metal framing systems for non-loadbearing walls and partitions in accordance with the parameters shown on the drawings and herein specified.

B. Systems shall be factory fabricated; conform with ASTM Specification C-645;

complete with studs, runners, furring channels, fasteners and sound sealant.

2.01 DESCRIPTION

1. Material:

a. Galvanized steel conforming to ASTM Specification A-525.

2. Thickness:

a. Unless otherwise shown:

1) 25 gauge.

b. Utility chases, wall hung cabinets, equipment, fixtures, partitions, etc.:

1) 20 gauge.

B. Studs:

1. Channel shaped, utility openings, stiffener channel compatible.

C. Runners:

1. Dimensionally compatible, notched.

D. Furring channels:

1. Compatible with associated wall (partition) finish system.

E. Fasteners:

1. Corrosion resistant, self-tapping screws.

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F. Sound sealant:

1. Non-drying, non-migrating, non-shrinking, paintable.

3.01 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate with associated mechanical and electrical work to assure a well planned, orderly, complete installation.

3.02 INSTALLATION

1. Erect system carefully to assure plumb, true, plane surfaces.

2. Touch-up system component’s finish with appropriate primer or galvanizing repair, as applicable.

B. Studs:

1. Space units 16 inches on center, unless otherwise noted.

2. Provide full-length units whenever possible; splice units (when necessary) with 8 inches, nested lap.

3. Provide supplemental units complete with backup blocking/plating as required to properly address:

a. Doors, windows, openings.

b. Corners (internal, external), intersections, terminations, control joints.

c. Utility chases.

d. Wall hung cabinets, equipment, fixtures, partitions, etc.

C. Runners:

1. Secure units 24 inches on center and within 2 inches of termination.

2. Provide double (nested) units to complement live-load deflection.

D. Horizontal stiffeners:

1. Space units 48 inches on center.

2. Provide units as required to properly address:

a. Utility chases.

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b. Wall hung cabinets, equipment, fixtures, partitions, etc.

c. Walls/partitions with gypsum wallboard on one side.

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STEEL DOORS

A. Furnish and install steel doors in accordance with the parameters shown on the drawings and herein specified.

B. Units shall be the hollow metal type; factory fabricated and machined; complete with core, rails, stiles, reinforcing, factory applied finish and accessories.

1.02 REFERENCED STANDARDS

A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

B. Steel Door Institute (SDI).

C. American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM).

D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

A. American Steel Products, Curries, Republic.

2.02 DESCRIPTION

A. Construction:

1. General:

a. 16 gauge steel.

b. Galvanized subsequent to fabrication.

2. Core:

a. Loose mineral wool.

b. 20 gauge galvanized steel stiffeners, six (6) inches on-center.

3. Stiles and rails:

a. Continuously welded, 16 gauge steel channel.

B. Reinforcing:

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1. Hinge:

a. 7 gauge.

b. Angle shape top hinge.

2. Lock sets, closers, concealed holders:

a. 12 gauge.

C. Finish:

1. Phosphatized, red zinc chromate, rust inhibitive primer.

D. Accessories:

1. Vision kits:

a. Two-part, sandwich type.

2. Louvers:

a. Fixed blade, eighty percent free area.

b. Fire rated as scheduled.

E. Label:

1. Underwriters Laboratory (affixed, fire rated units).

A. Rehang or replace units that do not operate properly.

B. Touch-up unit components’ finish with appropriate primer or galvanizing repair, as applicable.

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SECTION 08 01 11

STEEL DOOR FRAMES

A. Furnish and install steel door frames in accordance with the parameters shown on the drawings and herein specified.

B. Units shall be the roll formed type; factory fabricated and machined; ANSI/SDI, DHI and NFPA compliant; complete with head, jambs, anchors, reinforcing, factory applied finish and accessories.

1.02 REFERENCED STANDARDS

A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

B. Steel Door Institute (SDI).

C. American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM).

D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

A. American Steel Products, Curries, Republic.

A. Head, jambs:

1. 14 gauge, cold rolled steel.

2. Precisely mitered, CONTINUOUSLY welded corners, ground smooth.

3. Temporary angle spreader.

4. Closed end, 45 degree, sanitary stops.

5. Galvanized subsequent to fabrication.

B. Anchors:

1. Complementary with designated construction.

2. Four (4) per jamb, two (2) at head.

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C. Reinforcing:

1. Hinge:

a. 7 gauge.

2. Strike:

3. Closer:

a. 14 gauge.

4. Flush bolt:

5. Head (greater than 48 inches):

a. 12 gauge, continuously welded angle stiffener.

D. Finish:

1. Phosphatized, red zinc chromate, rust inhibitive primer.

E. Accessories:

1. Pressure applied rubber silencers.

2. Hardware cutout cover boxes.

F. Label:

1. Underwriters Laboratory (affixed, fire rated units).

1. Erect units carefully plumb and true.

2. Touch-up unit components’ finish with appropriate primer or galvanizing repair, as applicable.

B. Provide knocked-down units only where circumstances mandate and approval is granted.

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AFRL, Bldg. 106, Steam to Hot Water GYPSUM BOARD SYSTEMS TE Project #3731 SECTION 09 02 60 - 1

SECTION 09 02 60

GYPSUM BOARD SYSTEMS

A. Furnish and install gypsum board systems to serve walls and partitions in accordance with the parameters shown on the drawings and herein specified.

B. Systems shall be complete with gypsum board, corner bead, edge trim, control joints, reinforcing tape, joint compounds, spot grout, fasteners, felt and sound attenuating treatment.

A. United States Gypsum, Georgia-Pacific, Domtar.

A. Gypsum board:

1. Type X conforming to ASTM Specification C-36.

2. 5/8 inch thick (unless otherwise noted), tapered edges, square cut ends.

B. Corner bead, edge trim, control joints:

1. Formed, galvanized steel conforming to ASTM Specification C-1047.

C. Reinforcing tape:

1. High strength, chamfered, cross-fibered paper.

D. Joint compounds:

1. Ready-mixed, drying, all-purpose type.

E. Fasteners:

1. Self-tapping, corrosion resistant screws.

F. Felt:

1. Asphalt saturated, organic, conforming to ASTM Specification D-226.

G. Sound attenuating treatment:

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1. Unfaced mineral fiber blanket, conforming to ASTM Specification C-665.

A. Furnish, install and finish gypsum board systems in accordance with ASTM Specification C-840.

B. Provide maximum, practical length panels arranged to:

1. Avoid joints (other than control joints) at the corners of openings.

2. Stagger vertical joints on opposite sides of walls (partitions) and multiple layer panel arrangements.

C. Space fasteners 12 inches on-center at vertical supports and framed openings.

D. Provide corner bead at external corners and edge trim (LC-bead wherever possible;

L-bead as required) whenever panel edges would otherwise be exposed.

E. Scribe, cut, fit and seal panels at adjoining surfaces (to ensure return air plenum, sound attenuation, fire and/or smoke barrier integrity) complete with continuous runner support (4 inch gaps at curved or irregular mating surfaces, maximum).

F. Apply joint compound (imbedding reinforcing tape as applicable) in multiple layers

(complete with uniform skim coat covering entire surfaces as noted); feathering and sanding as required to achieve even, plane surfaces without imperfection.

AFRL, Bldg. 106, Steam to Hot Water PAINTING TE Project #3731 SECTION 09 09 00 - 1

SECTION 09 09 00

PAINTING

A. Provide all materials, tools, equipment and labor required to execute the painting work shown on the drawings and herein specified.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Unless otherwise noted or specified, submit the following for approval:

1. A description of the type of finish and accessories proposed for each application, including the manufacturer’s name and product designation number together with a complete description of the proposed method of installation.

2. Manufacturer’s data sheets on materials (paint, primer, stain, varnish, filler, etc.).

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Provide work in strict accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations.

B. Product manufacturer shall be a company specializing in manufacturing quality paint and finish products with 10 years experience.

C. Applicator shall be a company specializing in commercial painting and finishing with

5 years documented experience.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

A. Benjamin Moore, Pratt and Lambert, Pittsburgh, Glidden.

A. As scheduled.

3.01 INSTALLATION, GENERAL

A. Preparation:

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a. Surfaces shall be clean and dry.

b. Masonry surfaces shall be without loose particles, residue and spatters with all voids filled by re-pointing and/or caulking.

c. Metal surfaces shall be without burrs, oxidation, loose particles, residue and spatters.

2. Wood:

a. Sandpaper to smooth and even surface and then dust off. After priming or stain coat has been applied, thoroughly fill nail and other holes and cracks with plastic or putty. For natural finish work, putty shall be colored to match the wood.

3. Steel and iron:

a. Remove grease, rust and scale, and touch-up any chipped or abraded places on items that have been shop coated. Where steel and iron have a heavy coating of scale, it shall be removed by wire brushing or sand blasting as necessary to produce a satisfactory surface for painting.

4. Galvanized metal:

a. Wash with detergent and let stand for 7 days before finish painting.

B. Application:

1. Painting shall be of the highest quality, free from brush marks, runs, sags and streaks; EXECUTED IN A FIRST-CLASS MANNER BY SKILLED WORKMEN

NORMALLY ENGAGED IN PAINTING WORK.

2. Painting shall not be applied to distribution systems and/or equipment until they have been leak tested, approved and accepted nor whenever either the ambient or surface temperature is less than 50F.

3. Previously painted walls and doors shall receive 2 coats of paint.

4. New walls and trim shall receive a primer plus 2 coats of paint.

5. Factory primed surfaces do not require field priming.

3.02 SCHEDULE

A. Exterior surfaces:

1. Ferrous, unprimed:

a. One coat, alkyd primer.

b. Two coats, alkyd enamel, semi-gloss.

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2. Ferrous, shop primed:

a. Touch-up, zinc rich primer.

3. Ferrous, galvanized:

a. One coat, galvanize primer.

B. Interior surfaces:

1. Wood, painted:

a. One coat, latex prime sealer.

b. Two coats, latex enamel, semi-gloss.

2. Wood, transparent:

a. Filler coat.

b. One coat, stain.

c. Two coats, satin varnish.

3. Concrete, concrete block:

a. One coat, block filler.

4. Ferrous, unprimed:

a. One coat, alkyd primer.

5. Ferrous, primed:

a. Touch up, alkyd primer.

6. Ferrous, galvanized:

a. One coat, galvanize primer.

7. Concrete floors:

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a. One coat, catalyzed epoxy primer.

b. Two coats, catalyzed epoxy enamel.

8. Plaster, gypsum board:

a. One coat, latex primer sealer.

b. Two coats, latex enamel, semi-gloss eggshell.

9. Piping systems insulation:

a. All service and canvas jackets:

1) Two coats, vinyl acrylic latex, flat.

DIVISION 21 – MECHANICAL

SECTION 215901 – 215999

FIRE PROTECTION

FIRE PROTECTION TOC - 1

21 59 01 General Provisions 4

21 59 05 General Provisions, Piping Systems 3

21 59 06 Piping Systems, Above Grade 3

21 59 09 Piping Systems Hangers and Supports 2

21 59 30 Sprinklers 2

AFRL, Bldg. 106, Steam to Hot Water GENERAL PROVISIONS, FIRE PROTECTION TE Project #3731 SECTION 21 59 01 - 1

SECTION 21 59 01

FIRE PROTECTION

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK

A. Furnish and install equipment and materials required to provide a complete fire protection system.

1.02 FABRICATION DRAWINGS, MATERIAL LISTS AND EQUIPMENT

SUBMITTALS

A. Fabrication drawings, unless otherwise specified, shall conform with the following:

1. Prepare 1/4 inch scale (unless otherwise directed) fabrication drawings (using the contract drawings as a basis, showing all elements of the complete fire protection system, including the associated hydraulic calculations, in accordance with the herein mentioned standards and/or Codes).

2. Submit copies of the above drawings and secure approval from the authority having jurisdiction (Industrial Risk Insurers) and thereafter from the Contracting Officer or his/her Technical Representative.

3. Furnish copies of approved drawings to affected trades to insure a coordinated installation.

B. Unless otherwise noted or herein specified, the following are required:

1. Material lists:

a. Piping systems.

b. Pipe hangers and supports.

2. Equipment submittals:

a. Sprinklers.

3. Record drawings.

4. Maintenance manuals.

A. Materials and equipment shall be in strict accordance with the following:

1. Underwriters Laboratories, Approved Fire Protection Equipment List.

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2. NFPA Standard 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems.

3. NFPA Standard 14, Standpipe, Private Hydrant, and Hose Systems.

4. NFPA Standard 20, Fire Pumps, Centrifugal.

5. NFPA Standard 24, Private Fire Service Mains.

6. NFPA Standard 231C, Rack Storage of Materials.

7. The authority having jurisdiction.

2.02 ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS

A. It is the intent of this specification that all systems and equipment shall be complete with the necessary quantity of accessories and components required to insure a properly functioning installation.

A. Unless otherwise noted or herein specified, materials and equipment shall be installed in strict accordance with the following:

1. The manufacturer’s recommendation.

2. NFPA Standard 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems.

3. NFPA Standard 14, Standpipe, Private Hydrant, and Hose Systems.

4. NFPA Standard 20, Fire Pumps, Centrifugal.

5. NFPA Standard 24, Private Fire Service Mains.

6. NFPA Standard 231C, Rack Storage of Materials.

7. The authority having jurisdiction.

B. Electrical work herein specified and/or noted shall be executed in strict conformance with the National Electrical Code.

C. The above mentioned standards shall be considered minimum and shall not be construed to allow deviation from requirements in excess of these Codes.

3.02 SUPPORTS

A. Provide all auxiliary steel (beams, channels, angles, formed shapes, etc.) required to properly support equipment and distribution systems.

B. Utilize galvanized components (wherever practical) or field-apply two coats of corrosion resistant primer.

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C. Seismic anchorages, restraints and equipment supports shall comply with National Uniform Seismic Installation Guidelines.

3.03 RECORD DRAWINGS

A. Promptly record (in a neat, legible and red-color-only accentuated fashion, on a complete, designated set of contract documents containing no other markings) all

3.04 MAINTENANCE MANUAL

A. Manuals shall be contained in heavy duty, 3-ring vinyl covered loose-leaf binders

(suitable sets of manageable size, like equipment and systems grouped) complete with:

1. Typewritten description of contents within a clear plastic sleeve on the spine.

2. Dividers with labeled, celluloid covered tabs.

3. Protective plastic jacket enclosures for diagnostic software.

B. Manuals shall contain:

1. Title page delineating:

a. Name of project.

b. General nature of contents.

c. Name and address of Contractor.

d. Applicable cross-references to related volumes.

2. Table of contents listing equipment (including the associated alphanumerical designation) and the corresponding section (tab).

3. Pertinent equipment information, including:

a. Manufacturer and serial number.

b. Approved submittal.

c. Operating and maintenance instructions.

d. Names, addresses and telephone numbers relative to parts and service.

3.05 INSTRUCTION

A. Provide thorough, organized instruction regarding equipment and systems operation to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (secure written

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3.09 INSPECTION

A. After completion of the installation and at the start of the guarantee year, this Contractor shall execute the National Automatic Sprinkler and Fire Control Association, Inc., Standard Form of “Inspection Agreement”, without charge to the Government, calling for four (4) inspections of the sprinkler system during the guarantee year.

B. The Standard Form of the National Automatic Sprinkler and Fire Control

Association, Inc., Report of Inspection, shall be filled out in four copies after each inspection and the copies sent to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. The Contractor shall conduct flow test as directed by the authority having jurisdiction and shall submit a Certificate of Acceptance prior to request for final payment.

AFRL, Bldg. 106, Steam to Hot Water GENERAL PROVISIONS, PIPING SYSTEMS TE Project #3731 SECTION 21 59 05 - 1

SECTION 21 59 05

GENERAL PROVISIONS, PIPING SYSTEMS

1.01 STANDARDS

A. Pipe, tube and fittings shall comply with all governing Codes and shall conform to the applicable standards of ASTM, ASME, ASCE, ANSI and AWWA.

1.02 OPTIONS

A. Whenever these specifications describe more than one material and/or component under a particular category, it is the intent that this Contractor may exercise his option (in consistent fashion) in accordance with the same unless otherwise specifically shown on the drawings.

1.03 MATERIAL LISTS

A. Prior to installation, submit a list of materials to the Engineer for approval that shall conform with the following:

1. Each piping system (including pipe material, pipe joints, fittings, valves, etc.)

shall be listed separately.

2. Listing of pipe material, pipe joints (including the associated joining materials) and fittings shall be complete with a description of all parameters contained in the Bidding Documents (schedule number, material, pressure classification, standards, etc.). THE ENGINEER WILL NOT TRANSFER INFORMATION FROM

THE BIDDING DOCUMENTS TO THE LISTINGS. INCOMPLETE LISTINGS WILL

BE DISAPPROVED.

3. Listings of valves shall be similar to those for pipe material, pipe joints and fittings and shall be complete with the manufacturer’s product description literature. LISTINGS WITH INSUFFICIENT LITERATURE WILL BE

A. Valves:

1. Above grade piping systems:

a. Crane, Fairbanks, Jenkins, Lukenheimer, Nibco, Powell, Stockham or approved equal.

2. Valves, below grade piping systems:

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a. Grinnell, Kennedy, Mueller or approved equal.

B. Grooved piping systems:

1. Victaulic, Anvil or approved equal.

1. Changes in direction shall be made through fittings, except that welding outlet fittings may be used for branch piping greater than or equal to two (2) inches when the branch piping is a minimum of two pipe sizes smaller than the associated main piping.

2. Provide isolating valves at all equipment requiring service.

3. Provide unions, flanges or disconnects required to facilitate convenient equipment removal.

4. Provide anchors, swings, thrust blocks, tie rods, flexible connectors, etc.

required to prevent noise and allow for expansion.

B. Above grade:

1. Furnish and install piping substantially as shown on the drawings, as high as possible, parallel to building walls, clear of structural members (except when penetrations are shown or approved) and clear of equipment removal areas.

C. Below grade:

1. Furnish and install piping substantially as shown on the drawings, parallel to building walls (except where shown otherwise) and in strict accordance with the designated inverts.

2. Provide trenching, backfilling and compacting in accordance with the requirements set forth in Division 2 and/or as shown on the drawings.

3. Plug or cap open ends of piping below grade when work is stopped and thoroughly flush piping (using water flow rates with velocities of 5 to 6 ft/sec) upon completion of work.

D. Sleeves:

1. Provide sleeves at ALL points (unless otherwise noted or specified) where piping systems pass through building walls, floors and partitions:

a. Units penetrating walls below grade shall be as detailed (“Sleeves Below Grade”).

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b. Units penetrating floors shall be Schedule 40, black steel (ASTM A-53) arranged to provide a waterproofing flange by projecting 1/2 inch above finished floor (except in Mechanical/Electrical Equipment Rooms where the projection shall be 2 inches above finished floor).

c. Units penetrating walls or partitions (constructed of masonry and/or fire or smoke rated) shall be Schedule 40, black steel (ASTM A-53), neatly fitted and sealed to the associated opening.

d. Units penetrating walls or partitions (not constructed of masonry nor fire or smoke rated) shall be neatly fitted and not require sleeves.

e. Openings through existing walls or partitions constructed of solid masonry shall be core drilled and shall not require sleeves.

2. Seal annular spaces with intumescent, synthetic elastomer (3M brand fire barrier; Caulk CP 25, Putty 303).

E. Escutcheons:

1. Provide chrome plated, flat plate type escutcheons at ALL POINTS where

EXPOSED piping systems pass through building walls, floors and partitions in FINISHED areas.

F. Painting:

1. Provide rust inhibitive primer and two finish coats (fire engine red) for exposed exterior and interior piping systems.

3.02 TESTS

A. Piping system tests, as herein specified, shall be conducted in the presence of the authority having jurisdiction (as arranged with the Engineer) before backfilling, concealment and/or insulation as applicable, and leaky joints shall be remade and retested.

AFRL, Bldg. 106, Steam to Hot Water PIPING SYSTEMS, ABOVE GRADE TE Project #3731 SECTION 21 59 06 - 1

SECTION 21 59 06

PIPING SYSTEMS, ABOVE GRADE

A. Furnish and install complete above grade piping systems in accordance with the sizes and/or locations shown on the drawings.

A. Pipe material, pipe joints, fittings:

1. Ferrous in strict accordance with the specified standards.

B. Valves:

a. Underwriters Laboratories listed.

b. Factory Mutual approved.

2. Ball (line control):

a. Bronze two-piece body, screwed, bronze ball, full port, replaceable reinforced TFE trim, 300 spig N-SCW.

b. Worm gear actuator, hand wheel, raised position indicator, supervisory switch compatible.

c. Nibco No. KT-505W.

3. Butterfly (line control):

a. Ductile iron body, lug type for dead end service (to facilitate equipment isolation, removal and service) or wafer type for in-line service; stainless steel stem, nickel plated ductile iron disk; molded-in, resilient BUNA-N seat.

b. Worm gear actuator, hand wheel, raised position indicator, supervisory switch compatible.

c. Nibco No. D3510-8.

4. Check:

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a. 2 inches and smaller:

1) Bronze body, screwed, swing type, screwed…