Attachment_1_-_Specifications_-_Final_3-2022.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

Bid Set Submittal

Hoover Dam Visitor Center Exhibit Level and Renovated Office Space Project

March 16, 2022

RFP No. 140R3023R0003

LGA 043820001

Spectra 110.20.03

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SECTION 00 01 05

CERTIFICATION PAGE

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Architect: LGA Architecture Structural Engineer: Lochsa Engineering

Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer: HCE Consulting Engineers

Electrical Engineer: HCE Consulting Engineers

Fire Protection Engineer: Terp Consulting

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

HOOVER DAM VISITOR CENTER – EXHIBIT LEVEL RENOVATION

Section # Section Name Author

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DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS

To be provided by Owner except:

00 01 05 Certification Page

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work ........................................................................ LGA 01 26 13 Contractor's Request for Information ........................................... LGA 01 26 14 Request for Information – Form .................................................... LGA 01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination ....................................... LGA 01 32 26 Construction Progress Documentation ........................................ LGA 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures ................................................................... LGA 01 35 10 Safety Data Sheets .................................................................... USBR 01 35 20 Safety and Health....................................................................... USBR 01 40 00 Quality Requirements ................................................................... LGA 01 43 39 Mock-Up Requirements ................................................................ LGA 01 50 00 Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls ........................ USBR 01 60 00 Product and Material Requirements ............................................ LGA 01 60 50 Substitution Request Form ........................................................... LGA 01 73 00 Execution Requirements .............................................................. LGA 01 73 29 Cutting and Patching .................................................................... LGA 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management .............................................. USBR Form E Waste Diversion Table 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures .................................................................... LGA 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Manuals .......................................... LGA 01 78 39 Project Record Documents .......................................................... LGA

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Selective Demolition ..................................................................... LGA

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 01 00 Maintenance of Concrete ................................................................. LE 03 10 00 Concrete Forming and Accessories ................................................ LE 03 20 00 Concrete Reinforcing ...................................................................... LE 03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete ................................................................... LE 03 30 02 Concrete Sealer ............................................................................ LGA 03 39 00 Concrete Curing .............................................................................. LE 03 54 16 Self-Leveling Underlayment ......................................................... LGA 03 60 00 Grouting .......................................................................................... LE

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

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DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing ................................................................. LE 05 31 23 Steel Roof Decking ......................................................................... LE 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing ........................................................... LE 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications ........................................................................ LGA 05 52 13 Stainless Steel Railings ................................................................ LGA 05 58 13 Column Covers ............................................................................. LGA

DIVISION 06 - WOOD AND PLASTICS

06 10 05 Miscellaneous Carpentry ............................................................. LGA 06 16 43 Exterior Gypsum Sheathing ......................................................... LGA 06 40 00 Architectural Woodwork ............................................................... LGA 06 68 05 Resin Fabrications ........................................................................ LGA 06 82 12 Fiberglass Reinforced Laminate (FRL) Panels ............................ LGA 06 82 13 Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Panels ................................ LGA

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 14 10 Fluid-applied Waterproofing Membrane ....................................... LGA 07 18 00 Traffic Coating – Pedestrian Traffic .............................................. LGA 07 21 00 Thermal Insulation ........................................................................ LGA 07 21 19 Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Insulation ....................................... LGA 07 27 26 Fluid Applied Weather Resistive Barriers .................................... LGA 07 42 13.23 Aluminum Composite Metal Wall Panels ..................................... LGA 07 42 42 Prefabricated EIFS Panel System ............................................... LGA 07 54 00 Single Ply Membrane Roofing ..................................................... LGA 07 62 00 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim .................................................... LGA 07 71 00 Prefabricated Roof Specialties ...................................................... LGA 07 81 00 Spray Applied Fireproofing .......................................................... LGA 07 81 23 Intumescent Fireproofing .............................................................. LGA 07 84 00 Penetration Firestopping ............................................................... LGA 07 92 00 Joint Sealants ............................................................................... LGA

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames ........................................................... LGA 08 41 13 Aluminum Entrances and Storefronts .......................................... LGA 08 71 00 Door Hardware ................................................................................ AA 08 80 00 Glazing ......................................................................................... LGA 08 87 33 Window Films ................................................................................ LGA

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 21 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing ...................................................... LGA 09 29 00 Gypsum Board ............................................................................. LGA 09 51 14 Suspended Ceiling Systems ........................................................ LGA 09 65 00 Resilient Tile Flooring and Base ................................................... LGA 09 66 23 Terrazzo Flooring .......................................................................... LGA 09 68 13 Carpet Tile ..................................................................................... LGA 09 77 10 Framed Decorative Panel System ................................................ LGA 09 81 00 Acoustical Insulation .................................................................... LGA 09 91 00 Painting ........................................................................................ LGA

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DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 21 14 Stainless Steel Toilet Compartments ............................................ LGA 10 26 00 Corner Guards ............................................................................. LGA 10 28 00 Toilet and Bath Accessories ........................................................ LGA 10 44 13 Fire Protection Specialties ........................................................... LGA

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

12 24 13 Roller Shades ............................................................................... LGA 12 36 62 Engineered Quartz Countertops .................................................. LGA

DIVISION 13 - DIVISION 20

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems ....................................................... TERP

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 05 17 Sleeves And Sleeve Seals For Plumbing Piping .......................... HCE 22 05 18 Escutcheons For Plumbing Piping ............................................... HCE 22 05 23.12 Ball Valves For Plumbing Piping .................................................. HCE 22 05 29 Hangers And Supports For Plumbing Piping And Equipment ..... HCE 22 05 48 Vibration And Seismic Controls For Plumbing Piping And Equipment HCE 22 05 53 Identification For Plumbing Piping And Equipment ...................... HCE 22 07 19 Plumbing Piping Insulation ........................................................... HCE 22 11 16 Domestic Water Piping ................................................................ HCE 22 11 19 Domestic Water Piping Specialties .............................................. HCE 22 13 16 Sanitary Waste And Vent Piping .................................................. HCE 22 13 19 Sanitary Waste Piping Specialties ............................................... HCE 22 13 19.13 Sanitary Drains ............................................................................. HCE 22 14 13 Facility Storm Drainage Piping ...................................................... HCE 22 14 23 Storm Drainage Piping Specialties ............................................... HCE 22 33 00 Electric, Domestic-Water Heaters ................................................. HCE 22 42 13.13 Commercial Water Closets .......................................................... HCE 22 42 13.16 Commercial Urinals ...................................................................... HCE 22 42 16.16 Commercial Sinks ......................................................................... HCE 22 42 33 Wash Fountains ........................................................................... HCE 22 47 13 Drinking Fountains ........................................................................ HCE

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING

23 05 13 Common Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment ................... HCE 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, And Balancing For HVAC ............................... HCE 23 07 13 Duct Insulation ............................................................................. HCE 23 31 13 Metal Ducts .................................................................................. HCE 23 33 00 Air Duct Accessories .................................................................... HCE

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23 33 46 Flexible Ducts ............................................................................... HCE 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units ......................................................................... HCE 23 37 13.13 Air Diffusers .................................................................................. HCE 23 37 13.23 Registers And Grilles ................................................................... HCE

DIVISION 24 AND DIVISION 25

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables ................................................................ HCE 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors And Cables ............... HCE 26 05 26 Grounding And Bonding For Electrical Systems .......................... HCE 26 05 29 Hangers And Supports For Electrical Systems ............................ HCE 26 05 33 Raceways And Boxes For Electrical Systems ............................. HCE 26 05 43 Underground Ducts and Raceways for Electrical Systems ......... HCE 26 05 48.16 Seismic Controls For Electrical Systems ..................................... HCE 26 05 53 Identification For Electrical Systems ............................................ HCE 26 05 73.19 Arc-Flash Hazard Analysis ........................................................... HCE 26 09 23 Lighting Control Devices .............................................................. HCE 26 24 16 Panelboards ................................................................................. HCE 26 27 26 Wiring Devices ............................................................................. HCE 26 28 13 Fuses ............................................................................................ HCE 26 28 16 Enclosed Switches And Circuit Breakers ...................................... HCE 26 43 13 Surge Protection for Low-Voltage Electrical Power Circuits ......... HCA 26 51 19 LED Interior Lighting .................................................................... HCE 26 52 13 Emergency And Exit Lighting ........................................................ HCE 26 56 19 LED Exterior Lighting ................................................................... HCE

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 11 Digital, Addressable Fire-Alarm System ..................................... TERP

DIVISION 29 - DIVISION 49

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes: Administrative and procedural requirements, including but not limited to:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Government-furnished products.

4. Contractor-furnished, Government-installed products.

5. Access to site.

6. Work restrictions.

7. Specification and drawing conventions.

8. Miscellaneous provisions.

9. Protected Species

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Division 01 General Requirements: Requirements of Sections in Division 01 apply to the Work of all Sections in the Specification. Where a more specific requirement is provided within an individual section, that specific requirement takes precedence over the Division 01 general requirement for that individual section only.

1.3 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project: Hoover Dam Visitor Center Exhibit Level and renovated Office Space.

B. Project Location: Hoover Dam, Boulder City, NV

C. Owner/Government:

1. Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region

Regional Office 500 Fir Street Boulder City, NV 89005

D. Government's Representative:

1. Veronica Rodriguez

Contracting Officer Office: 928-343-8266 Email: vrodriguez@usbr.gov

E. Base Bid: The bid shall include labor, material, equipment, services and transportation necessary for the construction of the Project.

1.4 USE OF SITE

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

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B. Use of Site:

1. Limits: Limit use of Project site to work in areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of

Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1.5 PARTIAL GOVERNMENT OCCUPANY

A. Government Limited Occupancy of Completed Areas of Construction: Government reserves the right to occupy and to place and install equipment in completed areas of building, before Substantial Completion, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. Such placement of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

1. CO/COR will prepare a Certificate of Substantial Completion for each specific portion of the Work to be occupied before Government occupancy.

2. Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from authorities having jurisdiction before Government occupancy.

3. Before partial Government occupancy, mechanical and electrical systems shall be fully operational, and required tests and inspections shall be successfully completed. On occupancy, Government will provide, operate, and maintain mechanical and electrical systems serving occupied portions of building.

4. On occupancy, Government will assume responsibility for maintenance and custodial service for occupied portions of building.

1.6 WARRANTIES

A. General: The warranty period for all products and systems, including installer warranties, shall commence at Substantial Completion of the final phase of construction, regardless of whether warrantied item was installed in an earlier phase.

1.7 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED – GOVERNMENT INSTALLED ITEMS

A. The following items are noted as “Not in Contract” (NIC) and will be furnished and installed by Government:

1. Refer to Equipment Schedule.

2. Office furniture will be under separate contract. Coordinate with Government.

B. Contractor’s Responsibilities:

1. Provide Government with written notice stating date(s) when Government-furnished items must be received at the job site to insure Project completion in accordance with established schedule. Such dates shall be shown on the schedule.

2. Contractor is responsible for the coordination and interface of Government-Furnished and Installed work with Work of this Contract to provide all required mechanical and electrical rough-ins, openings, supports, dimensions, etc., as required for a complete installation.

3. Provide support systems to receive Government furnished equipment, including plumbing, mechanical, and electrical connections as applicable.

1.8 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED - CONTRACTOR INSTALLED ITEMS

A. The following items will be furnished by Government for installation by Contractor:

1. Refer to Equipment Schedule.

2. Coordinate with APA on inclusion of artifacts.

B. Government’s Responsibilities:

1. Arrange for, and deliver, Government reviewed Shop Drawings, Product Data, and

Samples to Contractor.

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2. Arrange and pay for delivery of Government-furnished items according to Contractor's Construction Schedule.

3. After delivery, inspect items for damage with Contractor present.

4. If Government-furnished items are damaged, defective, or missing, Government will arrange for replacement.

5. Arrange for manufacturer's field services and for delivery of manufacturer's warranties to

Contractor.

6. Furnish Contractor the earliest possible delivery date for Government-furnished products.

C. Contractor’s Responsibilities:

1. Provide Government with written notice stating date(s) when Government-furnished items must be received at the job site to insure Project completion in accordance with established schedule. Such dates shall be shown on the schedule.

2. Review Government-reviewed Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples and return them to Contracting Officer noting discrepancies or anticipated problems in use of product.

3. Receive and unload items at Project site.

4. After delivery, inspect items for damage with Government present.

5. Protect Government-furnished items from damage during storage and handling, including damage from exposure to the elements.

6. If Government-furnished items are damaged as a result of Contractor's operations, Contractor shall repair or replace them.

7. Using Government-furnished earliest possible delivery dates, designate delivery dates of

Government-furnished items in Contractor's Construction Schedule.

8. Contractor is responsible for the coordination and interface of Government-Furnished and

Installed work with Work of this Contract to provide all required mechanical and electrical rough-ins, openings, supports, dimensions, etc., as required for a complete installation.

9. Provide support systems to receive Government furnished equipment, including plumbing, mechanical, and electrical connections as applicable.

1.9 WORK RESTRICTIONS

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

1. Comply with limitations on use of public streets and with other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. Coordinate any additional restrictions with CO/COR.

B. Nonsmoking Building: Smoking is not permitted within the building or within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor-air intakes.

C. Do not build fires on Project Site.

D. Do not allow weapons on Project Site, except those carried by law enforcement officers or other uniformed security personnel who have been retained by Government to provide security services.

E. Do not load or permit any part of the structure to be loaded with a weight that will endanger its safety. Questions of structural loading as part of construction means and methods shall be addressed by a licensed structural engineer engaged by Contractor, subject to the review by

CO/COR.

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F. Access to Site:

1. Hoover Dam is normally open to Visitor traffic from 5:00am to 9:00pm.

2. Contractor may request, through the COR, for Hoover Dam to adjust open periods to

Visitor traffic for deliveries/work that cannot be scheduled between 9:00pm and 5:00am.

The maximum delayed opening will be 7:30am and the earliest closure 6:30pm. Request shall be submitted a minimum of two weeks in advance of the requested special hours event.

3. Contractor is not permitted to obstruct any roadway between the hours of 5:00am and 9:00pm without prior authorization from the COR. No lane closures shall be permitted after 8:00am and before 9:00pm or when the dam is closed to the public, which ever is later.

4. Contractor may request through the COR to close one lane of traffic up to 8:00am and after 6:00pm. Contractor is responsible for traffic control and traffic in both directions must be allowed through closure within 5 minutes or less.

5. Emergency vehicles must be allowed to pass freely at all times. Hoover Dam staff are onsite 24 hours per day and regardless of time vehicles shall not encounter delays greater than 5 minutes.

6. Around holidays lane closures between 5:00am and 9:00 pm may not be approved.

G. Contractor is responsible for all pedestrian safety control measures including barriers, signage, etc.

H. Contractor shall phase construction to allow for main tour Elevators E1 and E2 to remain in operation seven (7) days per week throughout construction.

1. Contractor shall coordinate closely with COR on access restrictions and alternate operations plans.

2. Elevator near restrooms providing service between Exhibit and Observation Levels shall remain accessible to the public to the maximum extent possible.

3. The outer stairway between the Exhibit Level plaza and Observation Level shall remain accessible throughout construction.

I. Conference room renovation to office space shall be completed and staff relocated before any work on the Exhibit Level office space can begin. Contractor shall coordinate with COR regarding Government furnished equipment for new office space.

J. The Government has/will issue a separate contract for fabrication and installation of all interpretive components and elements. Contractor shall be required to participate in regular coordination meetings with Government and Interpretive contractor. Contractor shall work closely with Government and Interpretive contractor on all matters where work overlaps including scheduling, layout, access, potential installation conflicts, electrical and mechanical connections, and any other coordination activities throughout the period of performance of this contract.

1.10 CODES AND REGULATIONS

A. It is the intent of the Government that the Contract Documents are in accordance with applicable laws, statutes, building codes and regulations. Contractor shall notify CO/COR immediately if Contractor observes that the Contract Documents are at variance with this intent in any respect. Architect will make any necessary changes upon direction from CO/COR.

B. If the Contractor performs Work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, and without such notice to the CO/COR and Government, the Contractor shall assume full responsibility therefore and shall bear attributable costs.

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C. Government will coordinate deviations or waivers from applicable codes with the appropriate Authority Having Jurisdiction.

1.11 SPECIFICATION FORMATS AND CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Format: The Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections using CSI’s "MasterFormat 04" 50-division numbering system.

1. Section Identification: The Specifications use Section numbers and titles to help cross-referencing in the Contract Documents. Sections in the Project Manual are in numeric sequence; however, the sequence is incomplete because all available Section numbers are not used. Consult the table of contents at the beginning of the Project Manual to determine numbers and names of Sections in the Contract Documents.

2. Division 01: Sections in Division 01 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.

1.12 CONTRACT PERIOD

A. Work shall be completed within time period indicated or as agreed upon with Government.

B. Contract period is scheduled for no more than 365 calendar days from contract award. The Government intends on providing two (2) Notice to Proceeds (NTP). The first NTP will allow the contractor to start ordering material. The second NTP will allow the contractor to begin on site work. The contractor will be required to complete construction no later than 180 calendar days following the second Notice to Proceed is issued. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

1.13 PRODUCTS CONSTRUCTION PERIOD AND CONTRACTOR SCHEDULE

A. Mobilization to the Site will not be permitted until the following submittals (RSNs) have been provided by the Contractor and approved by the CO/COR:

1. RSN I-1; Proposed Schedule of Work (Bar Chart and/or Timeline)

a. Include: Tasks; Start/Finish Dates for Tasks; Project Completion Date, RSN I-3;

Safety Program, including Site Specific Safety and Health Plan

2. RSN 01 14 10-1; Use of Site

B. Work Schedule

1. Contractor to determine work schedule required to accomplish work.

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2. If the Contractor plans to work extended hours or multiple shifts, note this in the schedule so that Government inspection can be planned.

3. If the Contractor works at night, adequate temporary lighting must be provided to ensure a safe working area.

a. If contractor elects to work on holidays or weekends or nights, a request must be made to Reclamation at least 72 hours in advance so that Government inspection can be planned.

1.14 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Construction period for 180 days or more in a Federal facility.

1. A background investigation is required.

2. The Contractor shall submit the required documentation to complete the background investigation to include completion of the eQIP and enrolling for a PIV card.

3. The Contractor shall not allow employees to work on project until they have received a favorable adjudication (cleared to work in Reclamation facilities) of their SAC from the LCB Region Personnel Security Specialist.

4. Contractors are permitted to work in Federal facilities while their background investigation is in progress; however, all Contractor personnel shall be escorted by a Federal employee, while waiting for their PIV Card and working in Federal facilities.

5. All Contractor employees shall display an orange "contractor no escort required" badge, while waiting for their PIV Card and working in Federal facilities.

6. All contractors not receiving a background investigation shall be escorted by a Federal employee at all times while working in Federal facilities. All contractors requiring an escort shall display a red “contractor escort required” badge at all times while working in Federal facilities.

7. All orange "contractor no escort required" badges, red "contractor escort required" badges and PIV cards shall be returned to the Contracting Officer Representative at the final closeout of the contract.

B. Construction Period for less than 180 days.

1. The Contractor shall be escorted by a PIV Card holder at all times while working on

Reclamation property.

C. Responsibilities:

1. Protect work and existing facilities and Government's operations from unauthorized en-try, theft, and vandalism.

2. Initiate a security program in coordination with Government's existing security proce-dures at job mobilization.

3. Maintain security throughout construction period until acceptance of work by the CO or directed by the CO to terminate security program.

D. Entry Control:

1. Protect work and operations from unauthorized entry, theft, and vandalism.

2. Restrict entrance of personnel into project site and existing facilities. Restrict entry to authorized persons with proper identification.

3. Maintain a continuous log of workmen and visitors and make available to Government on request.

E. Contractor shall plan for night work and indicate in schedule when construction activities cannot be performed safely with public tours being conducted. Visitor Center is open from 9:00am to 5:pm daily.

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F. Contractor shall comply with site use restrictions outlined herein scheduling deliveries, debris removal, and similar types of work that will impact traffic on the roadway or pedestrians.

1.15 ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS ACT (ABA) ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS

A. The ABA requires that facilities designed, built, altered, or leased with funds supplied by the United States Federal Government be accessible to the public.

B. The Contractor shall construct the facility to ensure accessibility as required by law for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (82 Stat.

718), as amended (42 U.S.C. 4151 et seq.), and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), including but not limited to Sections 504 and 508.

1.16 SUSTAINABILITY/ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SEMS) CONTACTOR

NOTIFICATION

A. The Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region maintains a Sustainability/ Environmental Management System (SEMS) which aids in reducing environmental impacts of LCB operations by complying with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and directives.

1. Monitoring operational activities to ensure workplace practices conform to the

Reclamation Environmental Policy, Directives and Standards, laws and regulations, set objectives, and targets.

2. Communication to employees, contractors, and the public as appropriate.

3. Fostering business practices for continual improvement and prevention of pollution throughout LCB.

B. The objectives include:

1. Energy and Water Conservation by evaluating opportunities to reduce energy and water usage and intensity.

2. Green procurement of raw materials, products, parts, and services wherever possible notwithstanding performance, cost, and schedule.

3. Greenhouse Gas Reduction by reducing fuel usage, energy usage, commuting, paper usage, electronic stewardship, and solid waste reduction.

1.17 DEFINITIONS

A. When specifications use a word or term defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), definition of the word or term shall be in accordance with FAR sections in effect at the time the solicitation was issued.

1.18 ACRONYMS

A. The following acronyms apply to specifications Divisions 1 through 49:

1. CO: Contracting Officer.

2. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative

3. PM: Project Manager

1.19 PROTECTED SPECIES

A. Certain native species in the State of Nevada are protected plant or animal species under State law(s). The Government has ascertained that a variety of leopard frogs are protected species which do exist in the area to be disturbed by construction activities.

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B. In accordance with State law, the Government may arrange for removal of protected species, and the Contractor shall cooperate with those performing such removal. If these species are not removed, cooperate with and abide by protection plans developed by appropriate State entities to avoid damage to or disturbance of protected species.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01 26 13

CONTRACTOR’S REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes: Administrative requirements for Request for Information.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

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

1. Request shall clearly and concisely set forth the issue for which clarification or interpretation is sought and why a response is needed from the COR. In the RFI form the Contractor shall set forth their own interpretation or understanding of the requirement along with reasons why they have reached such an understanding. The COR will review all RFIs to determine whether the RFI is within the meaning of this term.

B. Proper RFIs:

1. A properly prepared Request for Information shall include a detailed written statement that indicates the specific drawing or specification section in need of clarification and the nature of the clarification requested.

a. Drawing(s) shall be identified by drawing number and location on the drawing sheet.

b. Specification shall be identified by section number, page and paragraph.

C. Frivolous RFIs:

1. Frivolous RFIs are RFIs that request information that is clearly shown on the Contract

Documents.

2. Frivolous RFIs may be returned unanswered.

1.3 RFI LOG

A. The Contractor shall prepare and maintain a log of RFIs. Upon request by the COR, the Contractor shall furnish copies of the log showing outstanding RFIs. The Contractor shall note unanswered RFIs in the log.

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

Submit log weekly:

1. Project name

2. Name and address of Contractor

3. Name and address of Architect

4. Name of COR

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

6. RFI description

7. Date the RFI was submitted

8. Date COR's response was received

9. Identification of related Minor Change in the Work, Construction Change Directive, and

Proposal Request, as appropriate

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1.4 CONTRACTOR’S REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

A. Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract Documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI in the form specified. Contractor shall not collect or hold RFI’s and send to COR en masse.

1. If clarification of an item is required of a document known to have been prepared by a consultant to the COR, the Contractor shall not direct the RFI directly to the consultant.

Each RFI shall be processed through the COR.

B. RFIs shall be originated by the Contractor.

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

2. RFIs sent by a subcontractor or material supplier will not be accepted and will be returned unanswered.

C. Format:

1. RFI's shall be submitted on Document 01 26 14 included in the Project Manual or similar form approved by COR. An electronic version of Document 01 26 14 will be provided upon request.

2. Forms shall be completely filled in and shall be fully legible after transmission.

3. RFI’s shall be submitted in numerical order with no breaks in the consecutive numbering.

a. Subsequent RFI’s that request additional information or clarification from a previously submitted RFI shall be numbered with the original RFI number followed by “.1, .2, .3” so that related RFI’s can be identified. For example, if additional clarifications are required for RFI #96, the RFI shall be numbered “RFI #96.1, #96.2, #96.3 etc”.

4. Each page of attachments to RFI's shall bear the RFI number and shall be consecutively numbered in chronological order.

5. Submit RFI's via E-Mail in PDF format.

a. Email Address: To be provided at pre-construction meeting.

6. If the contractor has an urgent or critical RFI they should submit the RFI and inform the COR via phone call or text message as appropriate. BOR will make every effort to return the RFI as soon as possible.

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

1. Project name.

2. Project number.

3. Date.

4. Name of Contractor.

5. Name of Architect

6. Name of COR

7. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

8. RFI subject.

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

10. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

11. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

12. Include 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.

13. Contractor's signature.

14. Attachments: Include sketches, drawings, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product

Data, Shop Drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items

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E. Contractor shall endeavor to keep the number of RFI's to a minimum. In the event that the process becomes unwieldy, in the opinion of the COR, because of the number and frequency of RFI's submitted, the COR may require the Contractor to abandon the process and submit future requests as either submittals, substitutions or requests for change.

F. Contractor shall endeavor to submit RFI’s to COR in a timely and regular manner and avoid submitting large quantities of RFI’s on a single day.

G. Contractor shall carefully study the Contract Documents to assure that the requested information is not available therein. RFIs which request information available in the Contract Documents will be deemed “frivolous” as defined herein.

H. In cases where RFIs are issued to request clarification of coordination issues, for example, pipe and duct routing, clearances, specific locations of work shown diagrammatically and similar items the Contractor shall fully lay out a suggested solution using drawings or sketches drawn to scale and submit same with the RFI. RFIs which fail to include a suggested solution will be returned unanswered with a requirement that the Contractor submit a complete request.

I. RFIs shall not be used for the following purposes and will be returned without action:

1. To request approval of submittals.

2. To request approval of substitutions.

3. To request changes which entail additional cost or credit. If a response to RFI may have a cost impact, indicate this possibility where indicated on forml

4. To request methods of performing work different than those shown or specified.

5. To request coordination information already indicated in the Contract Documents.

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

7. Requests for interpretation of COR's actions on submittals.

8. Incomplete RFIs or RFIs with numerous errors shall be returned without action.

1.5 COR’S RESPONSE TO RFIs

A. The COR is the only entity authorized to respond to RFI’s. An RFI response issued by any entity other than the COR is invalid and any actions taken in response to an invalid RFI are unauthorized.

B. Contractor shall allow 10 working days for the COR’s review and response time for RFIs, after receipt at COR’s office, however, the COR will endeavor to respond in less time. If additional time is required beyond the 10 working days allowed, the COR shall notify the Contractor in writing.

1. RFI shall state requested date/time for response, however, this requested date/time for response is not a guarantee that the RFI will be answered by that date/time if that date/time is too expeditious.

2. If review is required by multiple consultants, review and response period shall be 14 working days.

3. RFIs received after 1:00 p.m PT. will be considered as received the following working day.

C. COR will respond to properly prepared RFIs on one of the following forms:

1. Directly upon the RFI Form

2. Notice of Clarification (NOC)

3. Request for Proposal form.

D. At the COR’s discretion, Improper or frivolous RFIs may be returned with a notice that the information is already contained in the Construction Documents or it is not the responsibility of the COR to provide.

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E. The COR may opt to retain RFIs for discussion during regularly scheduled project meetings for inclusion of responses in meeting minutes in lieu of responding in written form.

F. Responses from the COR will not change any requirement of the Contract Documents. In the event the Contractor believes that a response to a RFI will cause a change to the requirements of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall immediately give written notice to the COR stating that the Contractor considers the response to be a Change Order. Failure to give written notice within 14 days shall waive the Contractor’s right to seek additional time or cost.

1. Answered RFIs shall not be construed as approval to perform extra work.

G. On receipt of COR's action, update the RFI log and immediately distribute the RFI response to affected parties. Review response and notify COR within 5 working days if Contractor disagrees with response.

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DOCUMENT 01 26 14

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - FORM

Project: Hoover Dam Visitor Center R.F.I Number: __________________________

From: _________________________________

To: __________________________ Date: _________________________________

__________________________ A/E Project Number: 043820001

Government Project Number:

Specification Section: Paragraph: Drawing Reference: Detail

Request:

* Requested Date/Time for Response:

Potential cost change related to this RFI: � yes � no

Signed by:

Response:

� Attachments

Response From: To: * Date Rec’d: * Date Ret’d:

Signed by:

Copies: __Government__ Consultants__ _________ __ _________ ___________ __ File

* Contractor shall allow up to 10 working days review and response time for RFI'S. (See Section 01 26 13

– Contractor’s Request for Information).

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SECTION 01 31 00

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

1.1 SUMMARY

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

1. General project coordination procedures.

2. Conservation.

3. Coordination Drawings.

4. Administrative and supervisory personnel.

5. Project meetings.

1.2 COORDINATION

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations 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.

B. Prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and list of attendees at meetings.

1. Prepare similar memoranda for COR and separate contractors if coordination of their

Work is required.

C. 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.

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.

D. Conservation: Coordinate construction activities to ensure that operations are carried out with consideration given to conservation of energy, water, and materials.

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E. Coordination Drawings: Prepare Coordination Drawings if limited space availability necessitates maximum utilization of space for efficient installation of different components or if coordination is required for installation of products and materials fabricated by separate entities.

1. Indicate functional and spatial relationships of components of architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical systems.

2. Indicate dimensions shown on the Contract Drawings and make specific note of dimensions that appear to be in conflict with submitted equipment and minimum clearance requirements. Provide alternate sketches to Contracting Officer for resolution of such conflicts. Minor dimension changes and difficult installations will not be considered changes to the Contract.

3. Contracting Officer will furnish Contractor one set of digital data files of Drawings for use in preparing coordination digital data files.

a. Contracting Officer makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of digital data files as they relate to Drawings.

b. Contractor shall execute a data licensing agreement in the form of

AIA Document C106 or similar.

4. Submittal Format: PDF

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. 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. Use CSI Form 1.5A. or a similar form. Include the following information in tabular form:

1. Name, address, and telephone number of entity performing subcontract or supplying products.

2. Number and title of related Specification Section(s) covered by subcontract.

3. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate, covered by subcontract.

B. Staff Names: Submit a list of principal staff assignments, including superintendent and other personnel in attendance at Project site. Identify individuals and their duties and responsibilities;

list addresses and telephone numbers, including emergency contact numbers.