Attachment 10 Informational Volume 1-Specifications_Final Bridging Documents_CNRC 2019_05_26.pdf

Final Bridging Documents Children’s Nutrition Research Center

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DESIGN-BUILD REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (D-B RFP)

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VOLUME 1 - SPECIFICATIONS

Division 01 – General Requirements

010100 General Requirements 011010 Statement of Work Part 1 – General

1.1 Related Documents and Provisions

1.2 Summary

1.3 Project Information

1.4 Phased Construction

1.5 Access to Site

1.6 Coordination with Occupants

1.7 Work Restrictions

1.8 Specification and Drawing Conventions

Part 2 – Description of Work Included

2.1 Project Overview and Description (Program Summary)

2.2 Civil/Site Work

2.3 Architectural

2.4 Interior Design

2.5 Structural

2.6 Heating, Ventilation and Air Cond0itioning

2.7 Plumbing

2.8 Fire Protection

2.9 Electrical

2.10 Telecommunications

2.11 Laboratory

Part 3 – Execution (Not Used)

013200 Construction Progress Documentation 013300 Submittal Procedures 013316 Design After Award 014000 Quality Requirements 015000 Temporary Facilities and Controls 016000 Product Requirements 017419 Construction Waste Management and Disposal 017700 Closeout Procedures 017823 Operation and Maintenance Data 017839 Project Record Documents 017900 Demonstration and Training 019113 MEP Commissioning Requirements

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Technical Specification

Division 02 – Existing Conditions

024119 Selective Demolition

Division 03 – Concrete

033053 Miscellaneous Cast-In-Place Concrete

Division 04 – Masonry

040120 Exterior Cleaning & Re-Caulking (Bid Option No. 3)

Division 05 – Metals

051200 Structural Steel Framing 055000 Metal Fabrications 055213 Pipe and Tube Railings

Division 06 – Wood, Plastics, and Composites

061000 Rough Carpentry

Division 07 – Thermal and Moisture Protection

070150.19 Preparation for Reroofing

075323 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer (EPDM) Roofing 076200 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim 077200 Roof Accessories 078413 Penetration Firestopping 078443 Joint Firestopping 079200 Joint Sealants

Division 08 – Openings

081213 Hollow Metal Frames 081416 Flush Wood Doors 087100 Door Hardware 088000 Glazing

Division 09 – Finishes

092216 Non-Structural Metal Framing 092900 Gypsum Board 093013 Ceramic Tiling 095113 Acoustical Tile Ceilings 096513 Resilient Base and Accessories 096519 Resilient Tile Flooring

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Division 09 – Finishes – Continued

096723 Resinous Flooring 096813 Carpeting 097200 Wall Coverings 098433 Sound-Absorbing Wall Units 099123 Interior Painting

Division 10 – Specialties

101100 Visual Display Boards 101200 Display Cases

102113.19 Plastic Toilet Compartments

102219 Demountable Partitions 102600 Surface Protection 102800 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories

Division 11 – Equipment

114000 Foodservice Equipment 115313 Fume Hoods 115314 Biosafety Cabinets 115343 Laboratory Service Fixtures

Division 12 – Furnishings

123554 Metal Laboratory Casework 126100 Fixed Audience Seating

Division 14 – Conveying Systems

142400 Traction Elevators

Division 21 – Fire Suppression

211313 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 212200 Clean-Agent Fire-Extinguishing Systems

Division 22 – Plumbing

220523 Valves for Plumbing Piping 220529 Hangers and Supports for Plumbing Piping and Equipment 220719 Plumbing Piping Insulation 221116 Domestic Water Piping 221119 Domestic Water Piping Specialties 221316 Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping 221319 Sanitary Drains and Cleanouts 221413 Facility Storm Drainage Piping

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Division 22 – Plumbing – Continued

224213.13 Commercial Water Closets and Urinals

224216.16 Commercial Sinks

224500 Emergency Plumbing Fixtures 224716 Pressure Water Coolers 226113 Gas and Vacuum Piping for Laboratory Facilities 226600 Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory Facilities

Division 23 – Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

230130.52 Existing HVAC Air Distribution System Cleaning

230513 Common Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment 230517 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for HVAC Piping 230519 Meters and Gages for HVAC Piping

230523.12 Ball Valves for HVAC Piping

230523.14 Check Valves for HVAC Piping

230523.15 Gate Valves for HVAC Piping

230529 Hangers and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment

230548.13 Vibration Controls for HVAC

230553 Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment 230593 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 230713 Duct Insulation 230719 HVAC Piping Insulation 230923 Direct Digital Control (DDC) System for HVAC 232113 Hydronic Piping 232116 Hydronic Piping Specialties 232213 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 232216 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping Specialties 233113 Metal Ducts 233300 Air Duct Accessories 233346 Flexible Ducts 233416 Centrifugal HVAC Fans 233600 Air Terminal Units

233713.13 Air Diffusers

233713.23 Air Registers and Grilles

237313 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 238219 Fan Coil Units

Division 26 – Electrical

260519 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 260523 Control-Voltage Electrical Power Cables 260526 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 260529 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems 260533 Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems 260553 Identification for Electrical Systems 260574 Overcurrent Protective Device Arc-Flash Study 260923 Lighting Control Devices

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Division 26 – Electrical – Continued

262416 Panelboards 262726 Wiring Devices 262816 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers

262913.03 Manual and Magnetic Motor Controllers

262923 Variable-Frequency Motor Controllers 263600 Transfer Switches 264113 Lightning Protection for Structures 265119 LED Interior Lighting 265219 Exit Lighting 265619 LED Exterior Lighting

Division 27 – Communications

270526 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 270528 Pathways for Communications Systems

270528.29 Hangers and Supports for Communications Systems

271100 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 271313 Communications Copper Backbone Cabling 271323 Communications Optical Fiber Backbone Cabling 271513 Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling

Division 28 – Electronic Safety and Security

283111 Digital, Addressable Fire-Alarm System

Division 31 – Earthwork

312000 Earth Moving

Division 32 – Exterior Improvements

321313 Concrete Paving 321400 Unit Paving 323200 Perforated Metal Panels

VOLUME 2 – APPENDICES

Appendix A – Existing Building Drawings (electronic pdfs only) Appendix B – Conceptual Drawings (bound separately) Appendix C – Texas Medical Center Architectural Standards Appendix D – Interior Finish Plans Appendix E – Food Service Equipment Cutsheets Appendix F – Floodgate Vendor Information Appendix G – Hazardous Materials Survey Appendix H – Hood Schedule

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VOLUME 3 – SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (for USDA use only)

Waiver Request Letter HVAC Equipment Cutsheets HVAC Preliminary Calculations Design A/E Checklist CNRC Renovations 15% Presentation (electronic pdf only) CN-001 15% Presentation November 2016 15% Presentation Project Review Comments 35% Review Comments with Responses Construction Cost Estimate (under separate cover)

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SECTION 010100 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare the site for construction operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor, equipment and materials and perform work as required by the contract documents.

B. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with ARS security management program, obtain permission of the ARS and Baylor College of Medicine Location Manager, be identified by project and employer by wearing contractor and Government issued identification badges at all times on ARS property, and restricted from unauthorized access.

C. Prior to commencing work, the general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

D. Training:

1. All employees of the general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and /or other relevant competency training.

Supervisors shall have completed the 30-hour OSHA training.

2. Submit training records of all such employees to the Contracting Officer for approval before the start of work.

1.2 PROJECT COORDINATION

A. Formal Meetings:

1. Any meeting (deemed formal by the contractor, the COR, or the Contracting Officer) will have the minutes of said meeting prepared by the contractor (and a copy provided to the Contracting Officer). The minutes will include: Date, Name of Attendees (with contact info), Old Business, and New Business subjects (or narratives). Regardless of who requests a meeting (the COR or the Contractor or the Contracting Officer) the contractor may be required to provided hard copy pictures of the issues to be discussed. Each issue will be linked to a contract specification section number and/or subject area by page number.

Issues discussed will also include an action/completion date.

1.3 SAFETY SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor shall submit a "site specific" Safety Plan to the Contracting Officer that describes how the contractor is to comply with all applicable OSHA standards and NFPA codes pertaining to construction work to include, but not limited to: General Safety and Health Provisions, Occupational Health and Environmental Controls, Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment, Hand and Power Tools, Welding and Cutting, Electrical, Scaffolds, Fall Protection, STATEMENT OF WORK 011010 - 2

Excavations, Demolition, Stairways and Ladders, Toxic and Hazardous Substances, Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Protection. Safety Plan shall identify Contractor and sub-contractor employees who are authorized/qualified to perform electrical work. No work shall proceed until written approval of the Safety Plan by the Contracting Officer. Safety Plan shall describe how the Contractor and/or sub-contractors are to secure equipment, supplies, tools, and chemical products. Contractor and/or sub-contractor equipment, supplies, tools, and chemical products are to be under the control of the Contractor at all times, equipment, supplies tools, and chemical products found not to be under the control of the Contractor or sub-contractor may be confiscated and delivered to the Contracting Officer.

B. Contractor shall provide continuous monitoring for noise, dust, chemical vapor generation, volatile organic compounds, and vibration. At no time shall noise exposure to any ARS staff exceed 75 dB. Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer a written weekly update of the all test results and also for proposed work for the subsequent two weeks (a two week “look-ahead”)involving any construction activity that will produce loud noises, heavy vibrations, strong smells, or significant dust inside ARS staff occupied space.

C. Contractor and sub-contractors shall notify in writing the Contracting Officer at least one week 7 calendar day’s to executing high risk work (this may be included in the two week “look-ahead” update). High risk work includes, but is not limited to, tasks requiring Lockout/Tag Out, live electrical work, hot work, work at heights, trenching/ shoring, crane operations, and confined space entry. Contractor’s Competent Person shall provide the Contracting Officer written weekly documented safety inspection results.

D. Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer for approval, copies of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for EVERY CHEMICAL WITHOUT EXCEPTION prior to bringing such chemical on the work site.

E. Hot Work Permits: The Contractor will not be permitted to work without this permit when performing hot work.

F. A Hot Work Permit is required when cutting torch, welding, soldering and/or any other spark or heat producing equipment is to be used. A Hot Work Permit will be requested at least one work day in advance of the proposed work and will be issued only for the period necessary to perform such work. See Attachment: “Hot Work Permit”

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENETS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Contractor Personnel:

1. Upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall provide information about every employee including that of all sub-contractors who will need access to construction site.

Completion of the attached forms, additionally Form SF-87 fingerprint cards (2 sets), and

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successful completion of the background investigation are required before Contractor staff may enter the work site. Not more than 21 (twenty one) calendar days will be required for the Government to complete background investigations after the Government receives all necessary information for each employee. No contract time extension will be granted based on failure of the Contractor to provide complete, accurate and timely information to the Government. All background investigation information shall be provided directly to:

Personnel Security and Suitability Office 5601 Sunnyside Ave Beltsville, MD 20705

2. Every employee of the Contractor or sub-contractor shall go through a security screening to determine their suitability for access to ARS facilities.

a. Conviction of tax evasion may disqualify a person for working on an ARS construction project.

b. Act of violence; arrest for firearms; illegal alien status or any felony conviction or possession of explosives will disqualify any person for working on any ARS construction project.

3. Each employee shall be furnished with a badge by the Government for access to construction site. This badge must be worn so as to be clearly visible at all times while on the work site and all badges must be returned to the Location Monitor prior before final payment will be approved.

C. Security Procedures:

1. Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badges. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The Contractor shall give a ten (10) day notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of ARS premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

4. ARS reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order the Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency or Government shutdown. The Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

D. Key Control:

1. The Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting Officer for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

E. Document Control:

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1. The Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manuals and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

2. These documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the written approval of Contracting Officer.

3. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the ARS.

F. Quality Control Requirements:

1. The contractor shall maintain a construction Quality Control Plan (CQC) for the project that is generally in conformance with the Corp of Engineers (COE) quality control process.

2. The contractor’s QCQ Plan Manager shall be trained in the COE system and shall maintain the project CQC plan records and documents. The contractor shall provide documentation of the CQC plan managers COE training if requested by the COR.

3. The contractor shall maintain an up-to-date conformed set of drawings and specifications on the jobsite of changes, RFI’s and field conditions encountered during the work.

4. The contractor’s CQC plan manager shall be trained in the COE system and shall maintain the project CQC plan records and documents. The contractor shall provide documentation

1.5 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

C. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the Contracting Officer.

D. Workers are subject to rules of the Location applicable to their conduct which shall be provided by the Contracting Officer.

E. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Location as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied during construction except as permitted by the Contracting Officer where required by limited working space.

1. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas.

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F. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the ARS operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to ARS personnel through construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by ARS so that operations will continue during the construction period.

G. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for ARS at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by the Contracting Officer.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the Contracting Officer’s prior knowledge and written approval.

2. The contractor shall mark all underground utilities before any excavation begins. The contractor must contact Miss Utility or local utility identification company to locate any existing utilities.

H. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of ARS traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

2. Method and scheduling of required cutting, altering and removal of existing roads; walks and entrances must be approved by the Contracting Officer.

I. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by Contracting Officer. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF ROADWAYS.

1.6 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows:

1. Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from ARS property.

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HOT WORK PERMIT

NEEDED WHEN ANY SPARK OR HEAT PRODUCING EQUIPMENT IS TO BE USED

Project Name:

Name of Contractor’s Firm:

Contractor Contact Name:

Contractor Contact Telephone Number

Date:

Building/Location:

Work To Be Done:

Any Special Precautions:

Fire Watch Required: Yes No

The location where the work is to be performed has been examined, necessary precautions have been taken, and permission is granted for this work.

Signed

(Contractor Individual Responsible for Authorizing Hot Work)

Permit Expires: (Date)

Time Hot Work Started: Time Hot Work Completed:

FINAL CHECK-UP

Work area and all adjacent areas to which sparks and heat might have spread (including floors above and below and on opposite sides of walls) were inspected 30 minutes after the work was completed and were found fire safe.

Signed Date Contractor’s Fire Watch)

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ATTENTION

Before approving any cutting and welding permit, the contractor’s authorized representative or their appointee shall inspect the work area and confirm that precautions have been taken to prevent fire in accordance with NFPA Standard No. 51B.

PRECAUTIONS

• Sprinklers are in service where installed

• Cutting and welding equipment in good repair

• Within 35 feet; floors swept clean of combustible, no combustible material or flammable liquids, all wall and floor openings covered, and covers suspended beneath work to collect sparks

• When working on enclosed equipment and in confined space, equipment and area is free of flammable vapors

• Fire watch provided during and 30 minutes after operation (60 minutes for torch applied roofing operations)

• Portable fire extinguisher with adequate rating available in the immediate vicinity

• Standpipe system in service where installed

• Protection of any sprinkler heads when hot work is in close proximity

• Smoking prohibited

• Non-combustible shields provided when hot work is done near combustible walls, partitions, floors, roofs

• Prohibition of hot work on pipes contacting combustible walls

• Personnel trained in use of equipment including portable fire extinguishers and sounding a fire alarm

• Final check-up conducted after 30 minute

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SECTION 011010 – STATEMENT OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS AND PROVISIONS

A. The Technical Specifications and general provisions of the Contract and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to the overall project.

B. The Contractor shall provide all design, consultant fees, materials, components, labor, supervision, permits, fees, equipment and services necessary to design and construct the work for this project, meeting all applicable codes and requirements of this RFP.

C. Provide design, equipment, materials, labor, permits, fees, and services not specifically mentioned or shown which may be necessary to complete or perfect all parts of this installation in a substantial manner and in compliance with requirements stated or reasonably inferred from the RFP Documents.

D. The conceptual design drawings and specifications, relevant codes regulatory and professional practices, and the supporting information in this RFP serve as requirements for the Contractor in designing and building the project. The conceptual design reflected in this RFP has been developed jointly by the USDA, the CNRC and the RFP A/E team. The information contained in the RFP documents reflects the requirements of the CNRC, and all changes to the design therein should be cleared by the Owner and be minimized. Contractor is required to revise and acquire approvals and updated permits based on changes that he proposes, and are accepted by the Department.

E. Any discrepancies found in these RFP documents by the Offeror shall be identified to the Department before the submittal of the Offeror’s proposal. The Contractor, as the A/E of Record, is solely responsible for the design intent and the accuracy of the Contractor’s proposal and its compliance with all RFP requirements and all referenced codes and criteria. All information provided in the RFP package is to be considered conceptual in nature and is to be verified by the Contractor as part of the development of the project design and construction documents.

F. The Contractor’s design professionals shall be the Architect/Engineer of Record for the entire project; they must take full responsibility for the design and must satisfy themselves that the design meets professional and regulatory standards.

G. The Contractor shall contact the local Authority Having Jurisdiction to verify the permits required for this project. The City of Houston is the authority having jurisdiction for this project. All permit costs will be borne by the Contractor for procurement of the City of Houston building permit. All construction trade permits must be obtained and paid for by the Contractor. A road Right-of-Way permit is required and shall be obtained and paid for by the Contractor.

H. The term “floor” and “level” shall be interchangeable throughout the statement of work, drawings, technical specifications, and appendices.

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1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Phased construction.

4. Work by Owner.

5. Work under separate contracts.

6. Future work.

7. Purchase contracts.

8. Owner-furnished products.

9. Contractor-furnished, Owner-installed products.

10. Access to site.

11. Coordination with occupants.

12. Work restrictions.

13. Specification and Drawing conventions.

14. Miscellaneous provisions.

B. Related Requirements

1. Section 015000 "Temporary Facilities and Controls" for limitations and procedures governing temporary use of Owner's facilities.

1.3 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: Children’s Nutrition Research Center (CNRC) Renovation

1. Project Location: 1100 Bates Street; Houston, Texas 77030.

B. Owner: The United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (USDA

ARS).

1. Owner's Representative: Steven Stolte, Contract Specialist; 5601 Sunnyside Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705.

2. Engineering Project Manager: Jeff Gilmore; 5601 Sunnyside Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705.

3. Facility Representative: Bill Ogden; 1100 Bates Ave, Houston, TX 77030.

C. RFP Architect/Engineer (A/E): STV Incorporated.

1. RFP A/E Project Manager: Robin M Neff, PE, PMP; 205 W Welsh Drive, Douglassville, PA 19518.

D. Construction Manager: TBD

1. Construction Manager has been engaged for this Project to serve as an advisor to Owner and to provide assistance in administering the Contract for construction between Owner and Contractor, according to a separate contract between Owner and Construction Manager.

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E. Design-Builder: TBD.

1. Design-Builder will be engaged for this Project to provide architectural and engineering services and to serve as Project's constructor. The terms "Design-Builder" and "Contractor" are synonymous.

F. Architect/Engineer (A/E) of Record: TBD

1. The Design-Builder is responsible for providing architectural and engineering services.

The Architect/Engineer of Record will produce design and construction documents and sign and seal the documents. The terms “Architect/Engineer of Record”, “Architect”, “Engineer” and “Designer of Record (DOR) are synonymous.

1.4 PHASED CONSTRUCTION

A. The Work shall be conducted in phases so as to limit the shutdown of operations in the facility.

A project specific construction phasing plan must be submitted by the Contractor for Owner approval and must meet the following criteria at a minimum:

1. AHU-6 and AHU-9 shall not be replaced at the same time and AHU-11 shall not be replaced when AHU-9 is being replaced. Additional AHU replacement phasing requirements are identified in Paragraph 2.6.C.2 of this specification section.

2. The Contractor is encouraged to renovate laboratories during the required AHU 6 & 9 shutdowns. For laboratories that cannot be renovated during the air handler shut down period, the Contractor will have access to one side (east or west) of one floor of laboratories to renovate at a time. In all cases, the renovated laboratories must be fully complete, commissioned and operational prior to the Contractor proceeding to the next bank of laboratory renovations. After commissioning and prior to turning a laboratory back to CNRC for use, the Contractor shall strip and polish all vinyl flooring as described in Part

2.4 of this Section.

3. All fan coils must be installed, commissioned and fully operational prior to any air handler replacements.

4. Phase Kitchen renovations as to provide continuous operations within the Kitchen.

Maintain at all times at least one set of operational walk-in refrigerators, walk-in freezers, cooking bays, prep spaces, and dishwashing equipment. Coordinate the phased construction with the Owner to determine exact parameters required for operations.

Provide temporary construction barriers to prevent the spread of dust from construction areas to food preparation areas.

5. The roof membrane replacement shall not begin until after all new roof penetrations including but not limited to exhaust fan dunnage and tie-down anchors are installed and certified (as appropriate).

1.5 ACCESS TO SITE

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

1. Driveways, Walkways and Entrances: Keep driveways parking garage, loading areas, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner, Owner's employees, and

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emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or for storage of materials.

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

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

c. During the replacement of AHU-2, space has been identified at the parking garage entrance to the placement of a temporary air handler. The Contractor shall install temporary card readers at the second garage entrance gate. Prior to installing the temporary readers, the Contractor shall coordinate the type and function of the readers with the Texas Medical Center.

2. The Contractor will be designated a space in the parking garage for staging, parking, or other approved use. This space is designated in Appendix B, Drawing A-100A.

Additional, the Contractor will be designated an approximately 10’x20’ area at the loading dock for deliveries, dumpster, parking, or other approved use. The Contractor may use additional space at the loading dock for deliveries only with prior approval from the facility.

B. Condition of Existing Building: Maintain portions of existing building affected by construction operations in a weathertight condition throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations.

C. Condition of Existing Grounds: Maintain portions of existing grounds, landscaping, and hardscaping affected by construction operations throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations.

1.6 COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS

A. Partial Owner Occupancy: Owner will occupy the premises during entire construction period, with the exception of areas under construction. Cooperate with Owner during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Owner usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Owner's operations. Maintain existing exits unless otherwise indicated.

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

2. Provide not less than three (3) working days’ notice to Owner of activities that will affect Owner's operations.

B. Owner Limited Occupancy of Completed Areas of Construction: Owner reserves the right to occupy and to place and install equipment in completed portions of the Work, prior to Substantial Completion of the Work, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. Such placement of equipment and limited occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

1. Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from authorities having jurisdiction before limited Owner occupancy.

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2. Before limited Owner occupancy, mechanical and electrical systems shall be fully operational, and required tests and inspections shall be successfully completed. On occupancy, Owner will operate and maintain mechanical and electrical systems serving occupied portions of Work.

3. On occupancy, Owner will assume responsibility for maintenance and custodial service for occupied portions of Work.

1.7 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.

B. On-Site Work Hours: Limit work in the existing building to normal business working hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise indicated. Work outside of these hours will be permitted with facility approval. All Contractors (including subcontractors) working on site must register with the CNRC Security Desk during weekday work hours prior to beginning work.

1. The Children’s Nutrition Research Facility (CNRF) is located on the first floor of the

CNRC building generally located in the west half. Access to the CNRF will only be permitted during weekday work hours. Access to and/or disruptions to the CNRF must be pre-arranged with the facility a minimum of 14 (fourteen) calendar days in advance.

2. Access to the 11th Floor Greenhouse will only be permitted during weekday work hours.

3. The Metabolic Research Unit (MRU) is located on the third and fourth floors of the CNRC building. Access to the MRU will generally be permitted during weekday work hours and may be accessed during weekends with prior approval. The facility may restrict Contractor access depending on human research projects being performed in the MRU. The facility will provide as much notice as possible to the Contractor when access will be restricted.

4. The CNRC requires the use of the auditorium for a 4-hour period once a week. During this time, no construction activities are permitted in the auditorium or the auditorium lobby.

The Contractor must phase construction to maintain seating, lighting, HVAC, A/V, power, data, etc. in the auditorium for this weekly use. Existing, temporary and/or new items may be provided as long as the currents levels are maintained. The Contractor must always provide a safe, barrier free environment to and in the auditorium for this weekly use.

C. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after providing temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Owner not less than (14) fourteen calendar days in advance of proposed utility interruptions to the first floor CNRF. See also Part 2.6 of this Section for additional restrictions.

2. Notify Construction Manager not less than (7) seven calendar days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

3. Obtain Construction Manager’s written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions.

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

1. Notify Owner not less than (14) fourteen calendar days in advance of proposed disruptive operations to the first floor CNRF.

2. Notify Owner not less than (7) seven calendar days in advance of proposed disruptive operations.

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

E. Restricted Substances: Use of tobacco products and other controlled substances on Project site is not permitted.

F. Employee Identification: Provide identification tags for Contractor personnel working on Project site. Require personnel to use identification tags at all times.

G. Employee Screening: Comply with Owner’s requirements for drug and background screening of Contractor personnel working on Project site.

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

1.8 SPECIFICATION AND DRAWING CONVENTIONS

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

These conventions are as follows:

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

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

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

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

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

2. Abbreviations: Materials and products are identified by abbreviations published as part of the U.S. National CAD Standard and scheduled on Drawings.

PART 2 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK INCLUDED

2.1 PROJECT OVERVIEW AND DESCRIPTION (PROGRAM SUMMARY)

A. Background

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1. The Children’s Nutrition Research Center was constructed circa 1988 and has been well maintained since then but has not undergone significant renovations. As part of an USDA initiative to modernize several key facilities around the country, the CNRC project has been funded to improve the facility’s safety, accessibility, infrastructure and aesthetics.

2.2 CIVIL/SITE WORK

A. Codes and Standards

1. The design and construction shall conform to the current edition of all applicable local and state building codes, standards, and requirements of governing agencies at the time of contract award and include, but not limited to, the following:

a. City of Houston Code of Ordinances

b. City of Houston Standard Construction Specifications and Details

c. Texas Department of Transportation Standard Construction Specifications and

Details

d. ARS Facilities Design Standards, ARS-242.1, May 1, 2012

e. 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

B. Design Criteria

1. Provide ADA compliant walkway from plaza ramps to vehicle drop-off area.

2. Provide ADA compliant vehicle drop-off area.

C. Description of Work

1. Obtain necessary permitting for the installation of the improvements, which include, but are not limited to City of Houston City Engineer Plan Review, Planning and Development Department Site Plan Review, Street Cut Permits, and Storm Water Permits.

2. Perform site survey of project area.

3. Remove existing granite pavers as necessary between the existing curb and existing plaza ramps.

4. Remove concrete paving and curbing within the existing vehicle drop-off area.

5. Remove existing granite block bollards around curbing in plaza area.

6. Remove existing handrails at the plaza ADA ramps.

7. Install granite pavers in plaza area.

8. Install concrete curbing for vehicle drop-off area.

9. Install concrete paving within vehicle drop-off area.

10. Install ADA compliant handrail at plaza ramps.

11. Install decorative metal panels and bollards around vehicle drop-off area.

2.3 ARCHITECTURAL

A. Codes and Standards

1. The design and construction shall conform to the current edition of all applicable local and state building codes with local amendments, standards, and requirements of governing agencies at the time of contract award and include, but not limited to, the following:

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a. ARS Facilities Design Standards, ARS-242.1, May 1, 2012

b. International Building Code

c. International Existing Building Code.

d. International Energy Conservation Code.

e. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) – NFPA 101

f. American with Disabilities Act (ADA)

g. ICC/ANSI A117.1.

h. International Fire Code.

i. Houston Fire Department Life Safety Bureau (LSB) Standard 01.

B. Design Criteria

1. The design and construction shall conform to the current edition of all applicable design standards and requirements of the Texas Medical Center Planning and Construction Advisory Council at the time of contract award and include, but not limited to, the following:

a. Texas Medical Center Architectural Standards

b. Texas Medical Center Commons Standards

C. Description of Work

1. ADA Improvements to Stairs

a. Remove existing wall mounted stair handrails installed at 32 inches above the leading stair tread edge and reinstall the existing components to meet ADA height requirements of 34 to 38 inches above the leading stair tread edge.

1) Install wall anchors appropriate for the existing wall surfaces to reattach the existing linear handrails wall brackets to Stairs A, B, C, D, and E. Patch, repair, and paint the existing holes in the existing wall surfaces where the handrails were removed to match the existing adjacent wall surfaces.

2) Install wall anchors, brass wall brackets, and custom fabricated brass cover plates to reattach the existing curved handrails to Stair #S-6. The custom brass cover plates shall conceal the existing holes in the granite wall panel surfaces where the handrails were removed.

b. Modify the existing center guardrail to Stairs A, B, C, and D installed at 36 inches above the leading stair tread edge to increase the height to 42 inches by adding steel pipe extensions welded to the existing assembly. In addition, weld steel pickets to the center guardrail assembly to prevent the passage of a 4 inch sphere through the modified guardrail assembly. Last, install a new continuous center handrail installed to meet ADA height requirements.

2. Roof Replacement

a. Remove the existing single-ply EPDM roof system including roof membrane, roof insulation, roof flashings, and all related components on the Level 12 roof and the penthouse roof.

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b. Remove the roof paver system including roof membrane, roof insulation, roof flashings, and all related components on the Level 11 roof outside of the existing Green House.

c. Remove existing fall protection roof davits.

d. Design and install OSHA compliant certified roof fall protection system including new roof anchors to facilitate maintenance access to the entire perimeter of the façade from the Level 12 roof to Level 4 exterior terraces.

e. Install single-ply EPDM roof system including roof membrane, roof insulation, roof flashings, and all related components.

3. Level 1 Renovations (Expanded Fire Command Center)

a. Remove existing wall partitions and ceilings as required to facilitate the reconfigurations of the spaces.

b. Patch, repair, and level existing floor and wall surfaces to receive interior finishes.

Refer to Section 2.4 Interior Design for interior finish requirements.

c. Install metal stud framing and gypsum wall board partitions.

d. Install suspended acoustical ceiling panel system.

4. Level 2 ADA Improvements to Toilet Rooms (including Vending Area).

a. Remove existing toilet compartments, toilet room accessories, wall partitions, door frames, doors, door hardware, porcelain tile floors, and ceilings as required to facilitate the reconfiguration of the spaces.

b. Patch, repair, and level existing floor and wall surfaces to receive interior finishes.

Refer to Section 2.4 Interior Design for interior finish requirements.

c. Install metal stud framing and gypsum wall board partitions. Tile backing panels shall be utilized at wall surfaces scheduled to receive ceramic wall tile finishes.

d. Install hollow metal door frames, flush wood doors, and door hardware.

e. Install suspended acoustical ceiling panel system.

f. Install plastic toilet compartments.

g. Install toilet room accessories including grab bars, toilet tissue dispensers, sanitary napkin disposals, hand dryers, paper towel dispensers, soap dispensers, waste receptacles, mirrors, and under lavatory piping guards.

5. Level 2 Auditorium Renovation

a. Remove existing auditorium seating and intermediate concrete stairs to facilitate the reconfiguration of the spaces.

b. Patch, repair, and level existing floor and wall surfaces to receive interior finishes.

Refer to Section 2.4 Interior Design for interior finish requirements.

c. Install 6 inch concrete topping slab between stepped levels to provide even seating platforms.

d. Install fixed auditorium seating and aluminum center aisle handrail.

6. Level 2 Library Renovation

a. Remove existing, wall partitions, door frames, doors, door hardware, ceilings, and library high-density storage shelving as required to facilitate the reconfigurations of the spaces.

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b. Patch, repair, and level existing floor and wall surfaces to receive interior finishes.

c. Install metal stud framing and gypsum wall board partitions.

d. Install demountable modular wall systems.

e. Install suspended acoustical ceiling panel system.

7. Level 3 Kitchen Renovation

a. Remove existing wall partitions, door frames, doors, door hardware, porcelain tile floors, and ceilings as required to facilitate the reconfiguration of the spaces.

b. Remove existing kitchen equipment, exhaust hoods, walk-in refrigerators, walk-in freezers, work counters, work tables, and food service equipment.

c. Patch, repair, and level existing floor and wall surfaces to receive interior finishes.

Refer to Section 2.4 Interior Design for interior finish requirements.

d. Install metal stud framing and gypsum wall board partitions. Tile backing panels shall be utilized at wall surfaces scheduled to receive ceramic wall tile.

e. Install hollow metal door frames, flush wood doors, and door hardware.

f. Install suspended acoustical ceiling panel system.

g. Install kitchen equipment, exhaust hoods, walk-in refrigerators, walk-in freezers, counters, work tables, and food service equipment.

8. Level 7 Renovations (Expanded Halon Closets)

a. Remove existing wall partitions and ceilings as required to facilitate the reconfigurations of the spaces.

b. Patch, repair, and level existing floor and wall surfaces to receive interior finishes.

Refer to Section 2.4 Interior Design for interior finish requirements.

c. Install metal stud framing and gypsum wall board partitions.

d. Install suspended acoustical ceiling panel system.

9. Level 11 Renovations (Removal and Replacement of Corridor Door & Wall for Mechanical Room Access)

a. Remove existing wall partitions, door frames, doors, door hardware, required to facilitate the reconfigurations of the spaces.

b. Patch, repair, and level existing floor and wall surfaces to receive interior finishes.

Refer to Section 2.4 Interior Design for interior finish requirements.

c. Install metal stud framing and gypsum wall board partitions.

d. Install hollow metal door frames, flush wood doors, and door hardware.

10. Gypsum Wall Board, General

a. Install high-impact gypsum wall board at all corridor wall areas.

b. Install mold-resistant gypsum wall board at all toilet room and kitchen areas.

c. Remove existing gypsum wall board as required to install new mechanical, plumbing, and electrical fixtures. Patch, repair, and paint existing gypsum wall board surfaces to match adjacent surfaces.

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2.4 INTERIOR DESIGN

A. Codes and Standards

1. The design and construction shall conform to the current edition of all applicable local state and building codes, standards, and requirements of governing agencies at the time of contract award.

B. Description of Work

1. Refer to Appendix D – Interior Finish Plans to further clarify this Description of Work.

Where finishes are indicated as new, the existing finish shall be removed in their entirety and surfaces prepared for acceptance of new finishes.

2. Second Floor

a. Toilet Rooms #2012 & #2014 on the second level adjacent to the existing vending area shall be renovated to meet accessibility requirements and improve aesthetics.

Remove all floor and wall tile in their entirety. Large scale, 12 inch x 24 inch porcelain tile shall be installed on the floor while the wall tile shall be a combination of ceramic or porcelain tile with glass & metal accents. New capital pink granite countertops shall be installed providing consistency between restrooms and other adjacent spaces. Toilet partitions shall be HDPE material in a coordinating color.

Remove all Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT) flooring in the existing vending space due to adjacent toilet room construction and…