Attachment 1 - Specifications.pdf

Bureau of Land Management

Valley of Fires Stucco Replacement

Standard Construction Specifications

Bureau of Land Management

Roswell Field Office Roswell, New Mexico

Fall 2020

Fall 2020 TOC-1 Valley of Fires Stucco Replacement

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL

01100 SUMMARY 01100-1

01200 UNIT PRICES AND SCHEDULE OF VALUES 01200-1

01310 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION 01310-1

01320 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION 01320-1

01330 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 01330-1

01500 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS 01500-1

01700 EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS 01700-1

01770 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES 01770-1

DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07720 ROOF ACCESSORIES 07720-1

DIVISION 9 - FINISHES

09240 PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTERING 09240-1

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SECTION 01100 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Work covered by the Contract Documents.

2. Specification formats and conventions.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Identification: Valley of Fires Recreation Area

1. Project Location:

Valley of Fires Recreation Area Lincoln County, NM

3.8 miles northwest of Carrizozo, NM Located on US 380, approximate mile marker 61.5

B. Owner: US Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management

1. Owner’s Representative (Contracting Officer; CO)

2. Contracting Officer shall have an onsite representative (Contracting Officer Representative; COR)

C. The Work consists of the following:

1. The Work includes furnishing labor, equipment, supplies, and materials, to complete the removal of a stucco system and installation of new stucco systems. There are two separate buildings that will receive stucco treatments as part of this project. Contractor shall remove and replace the entire stucco system (metal lath, appurtenances, stucco) from an existing Visitor Center, which is currently a metal building with a stucco system directly attached to the metal siding. After Contractor removes the existing stucco system from the Visitor Center, Contractor will furnish and install a new three-coat stucco system attached directly to the metal siding of the Visitor Center. Work on the second building, which is an existing Shower Building, will include preparation of existing stucco, application of bonding agent and application of a one-coat stucco system.

The Period of Performance (POP) is expected to be 50 calendar days.

D. Project Units:

1. This Project is not broken into separate units.

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E. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.

1.3 ABBREVIATIONS

The following abbreviations may be used in the Plans, Specifications, or other Contract Documents.

There meaning is as follows:

1.4 ENGINEER’s ESTIMATE SYMBOLS

Symbol and Meanings of Engineer’s Estimate are defined below:

Abbreviations and Acronyms Full Name

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials ACI American Concrete Institute AASHTO American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials API American Petroleum Institute AWWA American Water Works Association AWS American Welding Society, Inc.

CFR Code of Federal Regulations CPM Critical Path Method EPA Environmental Protection Agency FAR Federal Acquisition Requirements GRT Gross Receipt Tax MUTCD Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices NECA National Electrical Contractors Association NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association NSF National Sanitation Foundation OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PCA Portland Cement Association QA Quality Assurance QC Quality Control TCP Traffic Control Plan UL Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.

Symbols for Engineers Estimate

Symbol Unit of Measurement or Meaning L.S. or LS

Lump Sum EACH or EA Each S.Y. or SY Square Yard L.F. or LF Linear Foot C.Y. or CY Cubic Yard

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1.5 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

The following terms are used in the Plans, Specifications and other parts of the Contract Documents.

The intent and meaning are as follows:

Acceptance (Accept, Accepted, Acceptable) The determination by Government Representa-tive that Materials and Work are in compliance with the Contract.

Addendum Changes in the Plans or Specifications issued after advertisement but before the bids are opened.

Base Course The layer or layers of specified Material placed on a Subbase, normally used to support a Surface Course.

Baseline Schedule A fixed Project schedule that is the standard by which Project performance is measured.

Basis of Payment The terms under which Work is paid, as a designed Pay Item in accordance with the quantity measured and the Pay Unit.

Bid Item (Contract Item, Pay Item) A specifically described unit of Work for which a Bidder provides a Bit Item Unit Price and Bid Item Price. The Bid Item becomes a Contract Item when the Contract is executed. The Contract Item becomes a Pay Item when calculating Pro-gress Payments.

Bid Item Unit Price The price established by the Contractor for each unit of an individual Bid Item on the Bid Form. A Bid Unit Price reflects a Bidder’s actual and direct cost for the item plus a reasonable proportionate share of the Bidder’s anticipated profit, overhead costs, and other indirect costs.

Bid Schedule Listing or table of Bid Items in the Contract

Calendar Day Each and Every Day shown on the calendar, beginning and ending at midnight.

Claim A Contractor request or demand for a Contract adjustment, equitable adjustment, addi-tional time or compensation and or other contractual damages.

Change Order (Modification) A written order issued to the Contractor by the Contracting Of-ficer covering Extra Work, increase or decrease in Contract quantities, payments for items for which there is no Bid Item Unit Price or additions/alterations to the Plans or Specifications with the Scope of the Contract.

Contractor An individual, partnership, firm, corporation, or joint venture contracting with the Federal Government for performance of the Work.

Contract A mutually binding legal relationship obligating the seller (Contractor) to furnish the supplies or services and the buyer (Government) to pay for them.

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Contracting Officer An individual who has the Authority to enter into, administer, or termi-nate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

Contracting Officer Representative An individual who reports to the Contracting Officer and may be given written Authority by the Contracting Officer to perform inspection duties.

Contract Time The time specified in the Invitation for Bids for completion of the Contract.

This time may be defined as a specific fixed date or given a number of Calendar Days.

Delay Any event, action, or factor that extends the time for the performance of the Work, or that negatively affects the Critical Path for the Project.

Final Completion Written notification to the Contractor that the Project has been completed to the specified terms of the Contract and no further work is needed, the contract may be closed.

Incidental Occurring or likely to occur at the same time or as a result of other items of Work as specified in the Contract for which No separate or additional payments will be made.

Materials Any substances specified for use in the construction of the Project.

Method of Measurement The method in which a Pay Item is measured to conform with the Pay Unit.

Non-Conformance Contractors failure to comply with the Contract or to provide Acceptable Work to the Government.

Notice to Proceed Written notice to the Contractor to proceed with Contract Work, including the beginning date of the Contract Time. A Pre-Construction meeting must be held before any Work can begin.

Plans Approved Contract drawings that show profiles, typical cross-sections, locations and specific details of the Work to be done.

Post Construction Plans (As-Builts) Final drawings that the Contractor provides to the Con-tracting Officer showing dimensions, quantities and work as constructed under the Contract.

Pre-Bid Meeting A meeting or conference to be conducted prior to the Bid Opening. This meeting is conducted for the purpose of discussing Contract requirements, to inform Bidders of important information related to the performance of the Work, to better facilitate proper bidding in compliance with the contract and to reduce the potential for Change Orders, Claims, and Liquidated Damages.

Pre-Construction Conference A mandatory meeting between the Government and the Con-tractor before any Work begins, to review contract requirements, construction details, Contrac-tors Baseline Schedule, administration issues and any other issues relative to the project.

Punch List A list prepared by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative of corrective Work items to be completed by the Contractor before the Contractors request for fi-nal inspection.

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Specifications A general term applied to all written provisions and requirements pertaining to performance of Work.

Substantial Completion Written notification to the Contractor that all critical activities on the Contractor’s schedule have been completed. Punch list items may still exist.

1.6 USE OF PREMISES

A. Contractor shall have limited use of premises for construction operations as indicated on Plans and Specifications.

B. Schedule operations so that Work is conducted during the hours of 8AM to 5PM Monday through Friday excluding Federal Holidays.

C. Use of Site:

1. Bureau of Land Management Land and Easement

Bureau of Land Management land or land acquired by the Bureau of Land Management for this project shall be accessible to the Contractor. This work will take place on land owned by the Bureau of Land Management.

2. Work Restrictions:

The Contractor shall abide by the following Work Restrictions:

a) The Contractor shall NOT park, store or place material in front of Driveways, Turn-outs, or Entrances.

b) The Contracting Office may at any time place certain work restrictions as necessary

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1.7 SPECIFICATIONS

A. Specification Format: The Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections using the 16-division format and CSI/CSC's "MasterFormat" numbering system.

1. Division 1: Sections in Division 1 govern the execution of the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

B. 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. Abbreviated Language: Language used in the Specifications and other Contract Documents is abbreviated. Words and meanings shall be interpreted as appropriate.

Words implied, but not stated, shall be inferred as the sense requires. Singular words shall be interpreted as plural, and plural words shall be interpreted as singular where applicable as the context of the Contract Documents indicates.

2. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications.

Requirements expressed in the imperative mood are to be performed by Contractor.

Occasionally, the indicative or subjunctive mood may be used in the Section Text for clarity to describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by Contractor or by others when so noted.

a. 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.

D. Terminology: In Divisions 2 through 16 specification sections, all references to “Owner” shall be replaced with the term “Government” or “Contracting Officer” (when referring to the person acting for the Government). All references to “Architect” shall be replaced with the term “Contracting Officer”.

1.8 DRAWINGS

A. Requirements for materials and products identified in the Drawings are described in detail in the Specifications. The following are used in the Drawings to identify materials and projects:

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

2. Keynoting: Materials and products are identified by reference keynotes referencing Specification Section Numbers found in this Project Manual.

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1.9 ERRORS OR OMMISSIONS

If a Contract or Plan discrepancy is discovered after the Award of the Project, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer in writing of the error or omission in the plans, contradictions within these two documents or contradictions between the contract documents and the worksite. The Contracting Officer shall make a determination on any found error or omission.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 WORK LAYOUT AND CONTROL POINTS

The Government will set location marker stakes, control points and work limits.

END OF SECTION 01100

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SECTION 01200 – UNIT PRICES AND SCHEDULE OF VALUES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for unit prices and requirements to prepare schedule of values.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Unit price is an amount proposed by bidders, stated on the Bid Schedule, as a price per unit of measurement for materials or services added to or deducted from the Contract Sum by appropriate modification, if estimated quantities of Work required by the Contract Documents are increased or decreased.

1.3 PROCEDURES

A. Unit prices include all necessary material, plus cost for delivery, installation, insurance, overhead, and profit.

B. Government reserves the right to reject Contractor's measurement of work-in-place that involves use of established unit prices and to have this work measured, at Government expense, by an independent surveyor acceptable to Contractor.

1.4 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation of the Schedule of Values with preparation of

Contractor's Construction Schedule.

1. Submit the Schedule of Values to government at earliest possible date but no later than ten calendar days after the Notice to Proceed.

B. Format and Content: Use the Bidding Schedule as a guide to establish line items for the Schedule of Values. Provide at least one line item for each Item listed in the Bid Schedule.

1. Identification: Include the following Project identification on the Schedule of Values:

a. Project name and location.

b. Name of Contracting Officer.

c. Contractor's name and address.

d. Date of submittal.

2. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of Applications for Payment and progress reports. Coordinate with the Project

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Manual table of contents. Provide several line items for principal subcontract amounts, where appropriate.

3. Round amounts to nearest whole dollar; total shall equal the Contract Sum.

4. Provide a separate line item in the Schedule of Values for each part of the Work where Applications for Payment may include materials or equipment purchased or fabricated and stored, but not yet installed.

5. Provide separate line items in the Schedule of Values for initial cost of materials, for each subsequent stage of completion, and for total installed value of that part of the Work.

6. Each item in the Schedule of Values and Applications for Payment shall be complete.

Include total cost and proportionate share of general overhead and profit for each item.

7. Schedule Updating: Update and resubmit the Schedule of Values before the next Applications for Payment when Change Orders or Construction Change Directives result in a change in the Contract Sum.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 LUMP SUM PAYMENT ITEMS

A. Payment items for the work of this Contract for which contract lump sum payments will be made are listed in the BIDDING SCHEDULE and described below.

B. All costs for items of work, which are not specifically mentioned to be included in a particular lump sum or unit price payment item, shall be included in the listed lump sum item most closely associated with the work involved.

C. The lump sum price and payment made for each item listed shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, and performing any associated Contractor quality control, environmental protection, meeting safety requirements, tests and reports, and for performing all work required for which separate payment is not otherwise provided.

D. MOBILIZATION & DEMOBILIZATION: Preparatory work and operations, including movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to the project site; and for other work and operations that must be performed or costs incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site. Does not include moves between project sites.

1. Payment: Payment will be made for costs associated with mobilization and demobilization. No direct payment for moves between project sites will be made.

Include consideration for moves between project sites. Prices and payment will be full compensation for the work described in this section, broken down into percentage payments based on Work completed.

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a. If the Contractor is requesting payment for Mobilization and has performed Work representing less than five percent (5%) of the Total Original Contract amount; the Bureau of Land Management will pay twenty five percent (25%) of the Mobilization Bid Item amount.

b. If the Contractor is requesting payment for Mobilization and has performed Work representing more than five percent (5%) but less than ten percent (10%) of the Total Original Contract amount; The Bureau of Land Management will pay fifty percent (50%) of the Mobilization Bid Item amount.

c. If the Contractor is requesting payment for Mobilization and has performed Work representing more than ten percent (10%) of the Total Original Contract amount; the Bureau of Land Management will pay one hundred percent (100%) of the Mobilization Bid Item amount.

2. Unit of Measure: Lump sum.

3.2 UNIT PRICES

A. 07720(1) Install New Metal Roofing Screw

1. Includes furnishing all materials and labor to remove existing metal roofing screws and replace with new metal roofing screws as indicated in plans and specifications.

Contractor is to verify the size of screws before proceeding with this work. Information on existing screw sizes in plans and specifications is provided for general information only.

2. Unit of Measure: Each (EA).

3. The Variation in Estimated Quantity Clause applies to this item.

B. 09240(1) Three Coat Stucco System

1. Includes furnishing all materials and labor to remove existing stucco system (lath, metal edges etc.) to existing metal siding and install new three-coat stucco system (lath, appurtenances, stucco) as indicated in plans and specifications.

2. Unit of Measure: Square Foot (SF).

C. 09240(2) One Coat Stucco System

1. Includes furnishing all materials and labor to thoroughly clean and prepare existing stucco, apply bonding agent and apply new one-coat stucco system as indicated in plans and specifications.

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2. Unit of Measure: Square Foot (SF).

END OF SECTION 01200

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SECTION 01310 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

1. Project meetings.

2. Requests for Interpretation (RFIs).

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. RFI: Request from Contractor seeking interpretation or clarification of the Contract Documents.

1.3 COORDINATION

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 with other contractors to ensure maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

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

4. Where availability of space is limited, coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair of all components, including mechanical and electrical.

B. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities and activities of other contractors to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Preparation of Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Preparation of the Schedule of Values.

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3. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls.

4. Delivery and processing of submittals.

5. Progress meetings.

6. Pre-Installation conferences.

7. Project closeout activities.

8. Startup and adjustment of systems.

9. Project closeout activities.

1.4 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. General: Schedule and conduct meetings and conferences at Project site, unless otherwise indicated.

1. Attendees: Inform participants and others involved, and individuals whose presence is required, of date and time of each meeting. Notify government of scheduled meeting dates and times.

2. Agenda: Prepare the meeting agenda. Distribute the agenda to all invited attendees.

3. Minutes: Record significant discussions and agreements achieved. Distribute the meeting minutes to everyone concerned, including government within three days of the meeting.

B. Preconstruction Conference: Schedule a preconstruction conference before starting construction, at a time convenient to Government, but no later than 15 days after execution of the Agreement. Hold the conference at Project site or another convenient location. Conduct the meeting to review responsibilities and personnel assignments, review required work, project drawings, specifications, construction schedules, payroll, payments, and administrative provisions of the Contract. Be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project and present specified preconstruction submittals.

1. Attendees: Authorized representatives of Government, Contractor and its superintendent.

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

2. Agenda: Discuss items of significance that could affect progress, including the following:

a. Tentative construction schedule.

b. Phasing.

c. Critical work sequencing and long-lead items.

d. Designation of key personnel and their duties.

e. Procedures for processing field decisions and Change Orders.

f. Procedures for RFIs.

g. Procedures for testing and inspecting.

h. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment.

i. Distribution of the Contract Documents.

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j. Submittal procedures.

k. Preparation of Record Documents.

l. Use of the site

m. Work restrictions.

n. Responsibility for temporary facilities and controls.

o. Construction waste management and recycling.

p. Parking availability.

q. Storage areas.

r. First aid.

s. Security.

t. Progress cleaning.

u. Working hours.

3. Minutes: Government will record and distribute meeting minutes.

C. Progress Meetings: Conduct progress meetings weekly. Hold the meetings at the project site.

Coordinate dates of meetings with preparation of payment requests. Additional progress meetings may be requested by either the Government or Contractor.

1. Attendees: In addition to representatives of Government, 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 conference shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Review and correct or approve 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.

1) Review schedule for next period.

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

1) Status of submittals.

2) Deliveries.

3) Access.

4) Site utilization.

5) Work hours.

6) Hazards and risks.

7) Progress cleaning.

8) Quality and work standards.

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9) Status of correction of deficient items.

10) Field observations.

11) RFIs.

12) Status of proposal requests.

13) Pending changes.

14) Status of Change Orders.

15) Pending claims and disputes.

16) Documentation of information for payment requests.

3. Minutes: Government will record and distribute to Contractor the meeting minutes.

4. Reporting: Distribute minutes of the meeting to each party present and to parties who should have been present.

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.

1.5 REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION (RFIs)

A. Procedure: Immediately on discovery of the need for interpretation of the Contract Documents, and if not possible to request interpretation at Project meeting, prepare and submit an RFI in the form specified.

1. RFIs shall originate with Contractor. RFIs submitted by entities other than Contractor will be returned with no response.

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, legible description of item needing interpretation and the following:

1. Project name and Contract number.

2. Date.

3. Name of Contractor.

4. Name of Government

5. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

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

7. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

8. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

9. Contractor's suggested solution(s). If Contractor's solution(s) impact the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

10. Contractor's signature.

11. Attachments: Include drawings, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop

Drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

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C. Hard-Copy RFIs: Use CSI Form 13.2A.

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

D. Government's Action: Government will review each RFI, determine action required, and return

it. Allow 14 calendar days for Government's response for each RFI. RFIs received after 1:00 p.m. will be considered as received the following working day.

1. The following RFIs will be returned without action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for coordination information already indicated in the Contract

Documents.

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

e. Requests for interpretation of Government's actions on submittals.

f. Incomplete RFIs or RFIs with numerous errors.

2. Government's action may include a request for additional information, in which case Government's time for response will start again.

E. On receipt of Government's action, update the RFI log and immediately distribute the RFI response to affected parties. Review response and notify Government within seven days if Contractor disagrees with response.

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

Submit log bi-weekly. Include the following:

1. Project name.

2. Name and address of Contractor.

3. Name and address of Government.

4. RFI number including RFIs that were dropped and not submitted.

5. RFI description.

6. Date the RFI was submitted.

7. Date Government's response was received.

8. Identification of related bilateral or unilateral modifications, extensions, and changes in scope, as appropriate.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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SECTION 01320 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for documenting the progress of construction during performance of the Work, including the following:

1. Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Submittals Schedule.

B. See Division 1 Section "Unit Prices and Schedule of Values" for submitting the Schedule of Values.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Activity: A discrete part of a project that can be identified for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling the construction project. Activities included in a construction schedule consume time and resources.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals Schedule: Submit one (1) copy of schedule. Arrange the following information in a tabular format:

1. Scheduled date for submittals.

2. Specification Section number and title.

3. Submittal category (action or informational).

4. Name of subcontractor.

5. Description of the Work covered.

6. Scheduled date for government’s final release or approval.

B. Contractor's Construction Schedule: This Project shall utilize a Gantt Chart type schedule;

Submit one (1) updated paper copy of weekly construction schedule, large enough to show entire schedule for entire construction period.

1.4 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate preparation and processing of schedules and reports with performance of construction activities and with scheduling and reporting of separate contractors.

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B. Coordinate Contractor's Construction Schedule with the Schedule of Values, list of subcontracts, Submittals Schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.

1. Secure time commitments for performing critical elements of the Work from parties involved.

2. Coordinate each construction activity in the network with other activities and schedule them in proper sequence.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBMITTALS SCHEDULE

A. Preparation: Submit a schedule of submittals, arranged in chronological order by dates required by construction schedule. Include time required for review, resubmittal, ordering, manufacturing, fabrication, and delivery when establishing dates.

1. Coordinate Submittals Schedule with list of subcontracts, the Schedule of Values, and Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Submit concurrently with the first complete submittal of Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2.2 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE, GENERAL

A. Time Frame: Extend schedule from date established for the Notice to Proceed to date of Final Completion.

1. Contract completion date shall not be changed by submission of an updated schedule that shows an early completion date, unless specifically authorized by Change Order.

B. Milestones: Include milestones indicated in the Contract Documents in schedule, including, but not limited to, the Notice to Proceed, Substantial Completion, and Final Completion.

C. Contract Modifications: For each proposed contract modification and concurrent with its submission, prepare a time-impact analysis using fragments to demonstrate the effect of the proposed change on the overall project schedule.

2.3 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE (GANTT CHART)

A. Gantt-Chart Schedule: Submit a comprehensive, fully developed, horizontal Gantt-chart-type, Contractor's Construction Schedule within 15 days of date established for the Notice of Award.

Base schedule on the Preliminary Construction Schedule and whatever updating and feedback was received since the start of Project.

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B. Preparation: Indicate each significant construction activity separately. Identify first workday of each week with a continuous vertical line.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Contractor's Construction Schedule Updating: At weekly intervals, update schedule to reflect actual construction progress and activities. Issue schedule at or before each regularly scheduled progress meeting.

1. Revise schedule immediately after each meeting or other activity where revisions have been recognized or made. Issue updated schedule concurrently with the report of each such meeting.

2. Include a report with updated schedule that indicates every change, including, but not limited to, changes in logic, durations, actual starts and finishes, and activity durations.

3. As the Work progresses, indicate Actual Completion percentage for each activity.

B. Distribution: Distribute copies of approved schedule to government, separate contractors, testing and inspecting agencies, and other parties as identified by Contractor.

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SECTION 01330 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, Design Computations, and other submittals.

B. See Division 1 Section "Construction Progress Documentation" for submitting schedules and reports, including Contractor's Construction Schedule.

C. See Division 1 Section "Quality Requirements" for submitting test and inspection reports

D. See Division 1 Section "Closeout Procedures" for submitting warranties.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Government's responsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Government's responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

1.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. 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.

B. Submittals Schedule: Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Construction Progress Documentation" for list of submittals and time requirements for scheduled performance of related construction activities.

C. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Government'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 14 calendar days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required. Government will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

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2. Intermediate Review: If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.

3. Resubmittal Review: Allow 14 calendar days for review of each resubmittal.

D. Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

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

2. Provide a space approximately 6 by 8 inches on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by Government.

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

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Contractor.

d. Name and address of subcontractor.

e. Name and address of supplier.

f. Name of manufacturer.

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

1) Submittal number shall use Specification Section number followed by a decimal point and then a sequential number (e.g., 06100.01). Resubmittals shall include an alphabetic suffix after another decimal point (e.g., 06100.01.A). Work schedule and value schedules shall be numbers

01000.01 and 01000.02.

h. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

i. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

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

k. Other necessary identification.

E. Cover Sheet

1. Ensure that cover sheet includes following information:

a. Submittal Number

b. Contract Number

c. Specification section number and title, paragraph, and complete description of item being submitted. Be specific and clearly identify what is being submitted. When appropriate, reference a specific sheet and detail of the Drawings. Note multiple items individually.

d. Signature and date.

e. Name and telephone number of individual to contact for further information, if other than Contractor.

2. Submitted Information: Link submittal to cover sheet by contract number, project name, and submittal number. Stamp is recommended, but may be hand-written on each copy;

Valley of Fires Stucco Replacement 01330-3 ensure submittal stamp includes project name and contract number and blank space in which to write submittal number. Stamp or write this information on all copies.

F. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise specifically identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

G. Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless Government observes noncompliance with provisions in the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

H. Transmittal: Package each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling. Transmit each submittal using a transmittal form. Government will not review submittals from sources other than the Contractor.

1. Transmittal Form: Use form as directed by Government.

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

1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

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

3. Resubmit submittals until they are marked as approved by Government.

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

K. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating approval by Government.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections. These submttals are summarized below:

Metal lath for stucco

Metal trim accessories for stucco (weep screed, corner trim, casing bead, control joints)

Screws, nails, staples and other fasteners

Stucco material for all 3 coats (scratch, brown, finish)

Color additive

Bonding agent

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

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

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

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

f. Printed performance curves.

g. Operational range diagrams.

h. Compliance with specified referenced standards.

i. Testing by recognized testing agency.

4. Number of Copies: Submit one (1) copies of Product Data, unless otherwise indicated.

Government will return one copy. Mark up and retain one returned copy as a Project Record Document.

C. Submittals Schedule: Comply with requirements specified in Division 1 Section "Construction Progress Documentation."

D. Schedule of Values: Comply with requirements specified in Division 1 Section "Unit Prices and Schedule of Values."

E. Subcontract List: Prepare a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work, including those who are to furnish products or equipment fabricated to a special design.

1. Number of Copies: Submit one (1) copy of subcontractor list, unless otherwise indicated.

Government will return one copy.

F. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Comply with requirements specified in Division 1 Section "Construction Progress Documentation."

G. Conformance Certificates: Prepare written certification that material complies with Contract Documents. Include evidence prior to sampling and testing.

1. The Contractor shall not incorporate into the Work Unacceptable or Unapproved Materi-als. The Government may direct the Contractor to remove Unapproved or Unacceptable Materials at no additional cost to the Government.

2. The Contractor shall submit Certificates of Compliance to the Government before incor-porating Material in the Work. Each Certificate of Compliance should contain the fol-lowing information:

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a. Project number

b. Name of the Contractor

c. Date

d. Specification satisfied

e. Description of the item

f. The Manufacturer of the material

g. The quantity

h. The printed name, signature and job title of the company official who certi-fies the document

3. Underground Utility Materials meeting ASTM or AWWA Specifications that are so cer-tified or stamped will require no further certifications, unless requested in writing by the Government.

H. Manufacturer's Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer's recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product or equipment. Include name of product and name, address, and telephone number of manufacturer.

I. Insurance Certificates and Bonds: Prepare written information indicating current status of insurance or bonding coverage. Include name of entity covered by insurance or bond, limits of coverage, amounts of deductibles, if any, and term of the coverage.

1. The Contractor must submit three (3) copies showing proof of Liability Insurance. The Contractor must have the Bureau of Land Management as Additional Insured on the Contractor’s Liability Insurance.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW

A. Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to Government.

B. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform approval stamp. Include Project name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

3.2 GOVERNMENT'S ACTION

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

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B. Action Submittals: Government will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return it. Government will sign submittal if it is approved.

C. Partial submittals are not acceptable, will be considered nonresponsive, and will be returned without review.

D. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents may not be reviewed and may be discarded.

E. Written approval of submittals is indication that Contractor's submittals have been reviewed and there are no objections, except as noted.

F. Installation of material on basis of written approval of submittals shall not relieve Contractor of responsibility for incorporating material that conforms to requirements of Contract Documents.

G. Written approval of deviations shall apply only to those deviations or omissions from the requirements of Contract Documents brought to Government's attention in writing.

H. After written approval of an item, Contractor may submit substitution for approval, if approved item cannot be purchased or delivered in time to avoid delay in completion of the project.

I. Measurements: Where approved manufacturer's diagrams and shop drawings give specific measurements or rough-in dimensions for equipment, these dimensions shall take precedence over dimensions indicated on Drawings.

END OF SECTION 01330

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SECTION 01500 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes requirements for temporary utilities, first aid, sanitary facilities, other support facilities, vehicular access, and security and protection facilities, temporary barriers and controls, and project identification.

B. See Division 1 Section "Execution Requirements" for progress cleaning requirements.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Permanent Enclosure: As determined by Government, permanent or temporary roofing is complete, insulated, and weather tight; exterior walls are insulated and weather tight; and all openings are closed with permanent construction or substantial temporary closures.

B. Landscape Preservation: The term “injury” as such relates to landscape preservation includes, without limitation, bruising, scarring, tearing, and breaking of roots, trunks, or branches. Injury also includes damage to root systems from contractor equipment leaking oil, hydraulic fluid, or other toxic chemicals.

C. Pesticides Inclues : herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides, piscicides, avicides, surface disinfectants, animal repellent, and insect repellent.

D. Restricted Area: An area where entry will not be allowed unless authorized by Government.

1.3 USE CHARGES

A. Water Service: Contractor is responsible for supplying a water source for construction activities and for use of Contractor’s workers and subcontractors. There are sanitary yard hydrants on site. If yard hydrants are in service, Contractor may use site yard hydrants for construction project water. Government makes no assurances as to the serviceability of yard hydrants and no allowance will be made to Contractor if yard hydrants are not in working order. If hydrants are available, Contractor will not be charged for water used within the scope of a typical stucco project of this size.

B. Electric Power Service: Contractor is responsible for supplying a power source for construction activities.

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1.4 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Comply with applicable local regulations for haul routes over public highways, roads, or bridges. Comply with industry standards and applicable laws and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction including following:

1. Health and safety regulations.

2. Utility company regulations.

3. Police, fire department, and rescue squad rules.

4. Environmental protection regulations.

5. Prevention and control of water pollution.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Temporary Use of Permanent Facilities: Installer of each permanent service shall assume responsibility for operation, maintenance, and protection of each permanent service during its use as a construction facility before Government acceptance, regardless of previously assigned responsibilities.

B. Explosives: Use will not be permitted.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. Safety Fencing: Orange plastic fencing, 4-foot minimum height.

B. Water: Provide potable water for Contractor’s own use.

2.2 EQUIPMENT

A. Fire Extinguishers: Portable, UL rated; with class and extinguishing agent as required by locations and classes of fire exposures.

B. Toilet Units: There is an existing vault toilet on site that can be used by Contractor. In the event this vault toilet is taken out of service by government, Contractor shall supply one self-contained, single-occupant toilet unit of chemical, aerated recirculation, or combustion type.

Provide unit properly vented and fully enclosed with glass-fiber-reinforced polyester shell or similar nonabsorbent material. Units shall have hand sanitizer or hand washing station.

Comply with authorities having jurisdiction for type, number, location, operation, and maintenance of fixtures and facilities. Upon substantial completion, Contractor shall remove any toilet unit supplied by Contractor. All labor and materials necessary to comply with this paragraph are incidental to the project and no separate payment will be made to Contractor.

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C. First Aid Kit. Contractor is responsible for providing and maintaining a first aid kit on-site for employees and subcontractors.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION, GENERAL

A. Locate facilities where they will serve Project adequately and result in minimum interference with performance of the Work. Relocate and modify facilities as required by progress of the Work.

B. Provide each facility ready for use when needed to avoid delay.