Attachment 2 - DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS.pdf

NCCCWA Fire System Upgrades

National Center for Cool and Cold Water Aquaculture (NCCCWA)

Kearneysville, WV

United States Department of Agriculture

SPECIFICATIONS

9 January 2026

Contract Number: 12305B21D0016

Task Order Number: 12305B24F0185

Our Ref: 212.012 7900 Westpark Dr., Suite A405 McLean, VA 22102

NCCCWA Fire System Upgrades 12305B24F0185

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 02/24 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 14 00 11/22, CHG 3: 08/24 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 30 00 11/20, CHG 4: 08/24 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

01 32 16.00 20 08/18 SMALL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

SCHEDULES

01 33 00 08/18 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 11/20, CHG 2: 11/21 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 02/19 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00.10 20 02/10 QUALITY CONTROL FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION

01 50 00 11/20, CHG 1: 08/21 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND

CONTROLS

01 57 19 08/22 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 74 19 02/19, CHG 3: 11/21 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND

DISPOSAL

01 78 00 05/19, CHG 1: 08/21 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 78 23 08/15, CHG 2: 08/21 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 05/10 FIRESTOPPING

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 90 00 02/21 PAINTS AND COATINGS

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 08/20 WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, FIRE

PROTECTION

21 13 16 08/20 DRY PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, FIRE

PROTECTION

21 30 00 04/08, CHG 1: 08/13 FIRE PUMPS

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 20 00 08/23 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 70 08/20 INTERIOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, ADDRESSABLE

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PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 02/24 SUMMARY OF WORK

a description of work covered in this contract and is required for use in all projects

01 14 00 11/22, CHG 3: 08/24 WORK RESTRICTIONS

work and site restrictions

01 30 00 11/20, CHG 4: 08/24 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

general administrative and procedural requirements for Contractor management and coordination

01 32 16.00 20 08/18 SMALL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

SCHEDULES

the preparation and use of construction schedules for small projects

01 33 00 08/18 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

general procedures regarding submittals, data normally submitted for review to establish conformance with the design concept and contract documents

01 35 26 11/20, CHG 2: 11/21 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

safety and occupational health requirements for the protection of Contractor and Government personnel, property, and resources

01 42 00 02/19 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

listing of organizations whose publications are referenced in other sections of the specifications.

01 45 00.10 20 02/10 QUALITY CONTROL FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION

Quality Control for small construction projects and repair or maintenance work. It may also be used for minor elements or small quantities of work in larger projects at the discretion of the Government

01 50 00 11/20, CHG 1: 08/21 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND

CONTROLS

temporary construction facilities, safety systems, construction traffic provisions, construction signage and controls over Contractor operations required for use in all projects.

01 57 19 08/22 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

environmental protection and other environmental temporary controls

01 74 19 02/19, CHG 3: 11/21 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND

DISPOSAL

the management of non-hazardous construction waste and demolition debris/waste materials

01 78 00 05/19, CHG 1: 08/21 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

closeout submittals including: revised project documents, warranty management, testing, adjusting and balancing, O &

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M manuals, and cleanup

01 78 23 08/15, CHG 2: 08/21 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

Operation and Maintenance (O&M) data packages, manuals and training

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 05/10 FIRESTOPPING

firestopping using tested and listed firestop systems to form an effective barrier against the spread of fire, smoke and gases, and to maintain the integrity of fire resistance rated construction

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 90 00 02/21 PAINTS AND COATINGS

painting of new and existing, interior and exterior substrates, including masonry, concrete, metal, wood, and other miscellaneous materials

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 08/20 WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, FIRE

PROTECTION

wet pipe fire protection sprinkler systems

21 13 16 08/20 DRY PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, FIRE

PROTECTION

dry pipe fire protection sprinkler systems

21 30 00 04/08, CHG 1: 08/13 FIRE PUMPS

fire pumps

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 20 00 08/23 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

procurement, installation, and testing of electrical wiring systems for construction projects

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 70 08/20 INTERIOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, ADDRESSABLE

an addressable integrated fire detection, fire alarm system

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

02/24

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for information only. When used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Salvage Plan; G ,

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.2.1 Project Description

The work includes the demolition of the existing fire alarm and detection system and providing a fire alarm and detection system. A new horizontal sprinkler case fire pump will be provided in the fire pump room. The pump will be placed alongside the existing fire pump. Provide a value line item alternative for the existing fire pump replacement. Provide a dry pipe sprinkler system for the outdoor laboratory.

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

1.2.2 Location

The work is located at the National Center for Cool and Cold Water Aquaculture (NCCCWA) at 11861 Leetown Rd. Kearneysville, WV 25430, approximately as indicated. The exact location will be shown by the Contracting Officer.

1.3 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

Building(s) will be occupied during performance of work under this Contract. Occupancy notifications will be posted in a prominent location in the work area.

Before work is started, arrange with the Contracting Officer a sequence of procedure, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment, and use of approaches, corridors, and stairways.

1.4 EXISTING WORK

Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remain.

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Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer. At the completion of operations, existing work must be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

1.5 SALVAGE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

Items designated by the Contracting Officer to be salvaged remain the property of the Government. Segregate, itemize, deliver and off-load the salvaged property at the Government designated storage area located within 5 miles of the construction site.

Provide a salvage plan, listing material and equipment to be salvaged, and their storage location. Maintain property control records for material or equipment designated as salvage. Provide a system for property control in the salvage plan. Store and protect salvaged materials and equipment until disposition by the Contracting Officer.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 14 00

WORK RESTRICTIONS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for information only. When used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

List of Contact Personnel; G

Personnel List; G

1.2 SPECIAL SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

a. Have materials, equipment, and personnel required to perform the work at the site prior to the commencement of the work.

b. The building will remain in operation during the entire construction period. The Contractor must conduct his operations so as to cause the least possible interference with normal operations of the activity.

c. Permission to interrupt any Activity roads, railroads, or utility service must be requested in writing a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to the desired date of interruption.

d. The work under this contract requires special attention to the scheduling and conduct of the work in connection with existing operations. Identify on the construction schedule each factor which constitutes a potential interruption to operations.

The following conditions apply:

(1) Multiple laboratories must be saved for the final part of the day. BIOSECURITY MUST BE FOLLOWED WHEN OPERATING IN THE FOLLOWING

LOCATIONS TO PROTECT FISH HEALTH:TANK ROOMS A-G, FISH HEALTH LABS

07, 08, 17, 18 AND ALONG THE BROODSTOCK BUILDING. FURTHER

INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON ATTACHMENT BIOSECURITY STATEMENT.

1.3 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES

1.3.1 Activity Regulations

All employees of the general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with ARS’s site-specific security management program, as identified by the ARS Location Manager, at all times on ARS property, and shall be

SECTION 01 14 00 Page 1 restricted from unauthorized access.

Ensure that Contractor personnel employed on the Activity become familiar with and obey Activity regulations including safety, fire, traffic and security regulations. Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas. Do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry. Ensure all Contractor equipment, include delivery vehicles, are clearly identified with their company name.

A. Security Plan:

1. The General Contractor shall provide a site-specific security plan that 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. The required Contractor Personnel information and the security application procedures vary depending upon the project worksite location.

Each Task Order Request for Proposal (RFP) will contain the contact information for the Location Monitor, who will be able to provide the Contractor Personnel information and security application procedures required for the specific site.

C. Security Procedures:

1. Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without being in conformance with location’s security plan. 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.

1.3.1.1 Subcontractors and Personnel Contacts

Provide a list of contact personnel of the Contractor and subcontractors including addresses and telephone numbers for use in the event of an emergency. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change the information contained in previous lists.

1.3.1.2 Additional Personnel Requirements

1.3.1.2.1 General Construction and Finish Work

General construction and finish work of the controlled area must be performed by U.S. firms using U.S. citizens or U.S. persons. General construction includes construction activities such as and mechanical and electrical services and equipment including those specialized for fire protection, security, communication, control, energy conservation, safety, comfort, convenience, and similar purposes. Employees must coordinate tank

SECTION 01 14 00 Page 2 building and Broodstock access with the site.

1.3.1.3 Employee List

The Contractor must provide to the Contracting officer, in writing, the names of two designated representatives authorized to request personnel and vehicle passes for employees and subcontractor's employees prior to commencement of work under this contract.

1.3.1.4 Personnel Entry Approval

Failure to obtain entry approval will not affect the contract price or time of completion.

1.3.1.5 No Smoking Policy

Smoking is prohibited within and outside of all buildings on installation, except in designated smoking areas. This applies to existing buildings, buildings under construction and buildings under renovation. Discarding tobacco materials other than into designated tobacco receptacles is considered littering and is subject to fines. The Contracting Officer will identify designated smoking areas off site.

1.3.2 Working Hours

Regular working hours will consist of an 8 1/2 hour period established by the Contracting Officer, between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Any other times must be coordinated with the contracting officer for approval.

1.3.3 Work Outside Regular Hours

Work outside regular working hours requires Contracting Officer approval.

Make application 30 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government for inspecting the work in progress, giving the specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title.

Based on the justification provided, the Contracting Officer may approve work outside regular hours. During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work must be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer. Make utility cutovers after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays unless directed otherwise.

1.3.4 Exclusionary Period

No work may be performed during the period during holidays, without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. This period has not been considered in computing the time allowed for the performance of this contract.

1.3.5 Occupied and Existing Buildings

The Contractor can expect to be working in an existing building which are occupied. Do not enter the buildings without prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

The existing buildings and their contents must be kept secure at all times. Provide temporary closures as required to maintain security as

SECTION 01 14 00 Page 3 directed by the Contracting Officer.

Provide dust covers or protective enclosures to protect existing work that remains, and Government material located in the occupied spaces during the construction period.

Relocate movable furniture as required to perform the work, protect the furniture, and replace the furniture in its original locations upon completion of the work. Leave attached equipment in place, and protect it against damage, or temporarily disconnect, relocate, protect, and reinstall it at the completion of the work.

1.3.6 Utility Cutovers and Interruptions

a. Make utility cutovers and interruptions during normal working hours or when approved on Saturdays. Conform to procedures required in paragraph WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS.

b. Ensure that new utility lines are complete, except for the connection, before interrupting existing service.

c. Interruption to water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, telephone service, electric service, air conditioning, heating, fire alarm, compressed air, and sprinkler system are considered utility cutovers.

d. Connection to Existing Sanitary Sewer Line: Provide positive verification that the existing line conveys sanitary sewer; verify line is not incorrectly connected to a storm drain.

1.4 NATIONAL EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN

ARS reserves the right to close 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.

1.5 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Contract Clause FAR 52.204-2 Security Requirements and Alternate II.

1.5.1 Personnel List

Submit for approval, at least 15 days prior to the desired date of entry, an original alphabetical list of personnel who require entry into Government property to perform work on the project. Furnish for each person:

a. Name

b. Date and place of birth

c. Citizenship

d. Home address

e. Social security number

f. Current pass expiration date

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g. Passport number, place of issue, and expiration date, if applicable

1.5.1.1 Citizenship Requirements

Non-United States of America citizens will not be admitted to the work site without approval.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 30 00

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for information only. When used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Progress and Completion Pictures; G

Design Submittal Packaging; G

1.2 DOCUMENT CONTROL

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. These documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the written approval of Contracting Officer. All paper waste or electronic media such as USB flash drives, CD's and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the ARS.

1.3 PREFUNCTION SURVEY

Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the Contracting Officer or their designated representative, of areas of the building in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed, to the COR with a copy to the Contracting Officer.

1. Shall note any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

2. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur, and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and Contracting Officer.

1.4 PROGRESS AND COMPLETION PICTURES

No photography of ARS premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer. Photographically document site conditions prior to start of construction operations. Provide monthly, and within one month of the completion of work, digital photographs, 1600x1200x24 bit true color minimum resolution in JPEG file format showing the sequence and progress of work. Take a minimum of 20 digital photographs each week throughout the entire project from a minimum of ten different viewpoints selected by the Contractor unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. Submit with the monthly invoice two sets of digital photographs, SECTION 01 30 00 Page 1 each set on a separate USB flash drive (UFD), cumulative of all photos to date. Indicate photographs demonstrating environmental procedures.

Provide photographs for each month in a separate monthly directory and name each file to indicate its location on the view location sketch. Also provide the view location sketch on the UFD as a digital file. Include a date designator in file names. Photographs provided are for unrestricted use by the Government.

1.5 MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Provide the minimum insurance coverage required by FAR 28.307-2 Liability, during the entire period of performance under this contract. Provide other insurance coverage as required by State law.

1.6 SUPERVISION

1.6.1 Superintendent Qualifications

Provide project superintendent with a minimum of 10 years experience in construction with at least 5 of those years as a superintendent on projects similar in size and complexity. The individual must be familiar with the requirements of NFPA 241 and ARS 242.1 Manual and have experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance. The individual must be capable of interpreting a critical path schedule and construction drawings. The qualification requirements for the alternate superintendent are the same as for the project superintendent. The Contracting Officer may request proof of the superintendent's qualifications at any point in the project if the performance of the superintendent is in question.

1.6.2 Minimum Communication Requirements

Have at least one qualified superintendent, or competent alternate, capable of reading, writing, and conversing fluently in the English language, on the job-site at all times during the performance of Contract work. In addition, if a Quality Control (QC) representative is required on the Contract, then that individual must also have fluent English communication skills.

1.6.3 Duties

The project superintendent is primarily responsible for managing subcontractors and coordinating day-to-day production and schedule adherence on the project. The superintendent is required to attend Red Zone meetings, partnering meetings, and quality control meetings. The superintendent or qualified alternative must be on-site at all times during the performance of this contract until the work is completed and accepted.

1.6.4 Non-Compliance Actions

The Project Superintendent is subject to removal by the Contracting Officer for non-compliance with requirements specified in the contract and for failure to manage the project to ensure timely completion.

Furthermore, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to such stop orders is acceptable as the subject

SECTION 01 30 00 Page 2 of claim for extension of time for excess costs or damages by the Contractor.

1.7 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING CONFERENCE

Immediately after award, Upon completion of design and design acceptance by the government, prior to commencing any work at the site, coordinate with the Contracting Officer a time and place to meet for the Preconstruction Meeting Conference . The meeting conference must take place within 35 calendar days after award of the contract, but prior to commencement of any work at the site. The purpose of this meeting conference is to discuss and develop a mutual understanding of the administrative requirements of the Contract including but not limited to:

daily reporting, invoicing, value engineering, safety, access, outage requests, hot work permits, schedule requirements, quality control, schedule of prices or earned value report, shop drawings, submittals, cybersecurity, prosecution of the work, government acceptance, final inspections and contract close-out. Contractor must present and discuss their basic approach to scheduling the construction work and any required phasing.

1.7.1 Attendees

Contractor attendees must include the Project Manager, Superintendent, Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), Quality Control Manager and major subcontractors.

1.8 POST AWARD KICKOFF (PAK) MEETING

Immediately after award, coordinate with the Contracting Officer a time and place for the PAK Meeting. The PAK meeting must be held within 35 calendar days after contract award and prior to commencing work.

whichever is required.

1.8.1 PAK Meeting Outcomes

a. Integrate the Contractor and all client representatives into the project team.

b. Achieve consensus from the project team on any issues and concerns with the Contractor's technical proposal and the User's functional requirements. Confirm the design is within the project budget.

c. Review the administrative requirements of the contract that are critical during the design phase.

d. Establish clear lines of communication and points of contact for Government and Contractor team members.

e. Obtain an acceptable conceptual design including floor and site plans, signed by the client, Contractor and other key team members.

f. Review the project design schedule and design package requirement, design submittal packaging, and preliminary construction schedule in accordance with Section . Discuss design milestones and events that will be included in the Quality Control Communication Plan.

g. Establish clear expectations and schedules for facility turnover, SECTION 01 30 00 Page 3 providing DD Form 1354 asset management records, eOMSI submittals, Guiding Principle Validation, Third Party Certification (if applicable), and training of Government maintenance personnel.

h. Establish procedure for design packages reviews, Contractor's resolution to comments, and Government's role in review of packages.

1.8.2 PAK Meeting Contractor Attendees

The following Contractor personnel must attend the PAK meeting; Project Manager, Project Scheduler, Lead Designer-of-Record (DOR), Design Staff responsible for each architectural/engineering discipline when facility design is discussed, Superintendent, QC Manager, and the Commissioning Authority (CA). Optional attendees include: Principal, Assistant Project Manager, major subcontractors and specialized supplemental QC personnel.

1.9 FACILITY TURNOVER PLANNING MEETINGS (Red Zone Meetings)

Meet with the Government to identify strategies to ensure the project is carried to expeditious closure and turnover to the Client. Start planning the turnover process at the Pre-Construction Conference meeting with a discussion of the Red Zone process and convene at regularly scheduled Red Zone Meetings beginning at approximately 75 percent of project completion. Include the following in the facility Turnover effort:

1.9.1 Red Zone Checklist

a. Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) will provide the Contractor a copy of the Red Zone Checklist template.

b. Prior to 75 percent completion, modify the Red Zone Checklist template by adding or deleting critical activities applicable to the project and assign planned completion dates for each activity. Submit the modified Red Zone Checklist to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer may request additional activities be added to the Red Zone Checklist at any time as necessary.

1.9.2 Meetings

a. Conduct regular Red Zone Meetings beginning at approximately 75 percent project completion, or three to six months prior to Beneficial Occupancy Date (BOD), whichever comes first.

b. The Contracting Officer will establish the frequency of the meetings, which is expected to increase as the project completion draws nearer.

At the beginning, Red Zone meetings may be every two weeks then increase to weekly towards the final month of the project.

c. Using the Red Zone Checklist as a Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) and basis for discussion, review upcoming critical activities and strategies to ensure work is completed on time.

d. During the Red Zone Meetings discuss with the COTR any upcoming activities that require Government involvement.

e. Maintain the Red Zone Checklist by documenting the actual completion dates as work is completed and update the Red Zone Checklist with revised planned completion dates as necessary to match progress.

Distribute copies of the current Red Zone Checklist to attendees at

SECTION 01 30 00 Page 4 each Red Zone Meeting.

1.10 WAIVER FOR WORKER'S COMPENSATION

In addition to FAR 52.228-4 Workers' Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance Overseas, the Secretary of Labor has granted a waiver. The waiver does not apply to employees who are hired in the United States, or who are residents, or citizens of the United States.

1.11 PARTNERING

Host the partnering session within 45 calendar days of contract award. To most effectively accomplish this Contract, the Contractor and Government must form a cohesive partnership with the common goal of drawing on the strength of each organization in an effort to achieve a successful project without safety mishaps, conforming to the Contract, within budget and on schedule. The partnering team must consist of personnel from both the Government and Contractor including project level and corporate level leadership positions. Key Personnel from the supported command, end user, USDA, Contractor, key subcontractors and the Designer of Record are required to participate in the Partnering process.

1.11.1 Team-Led (Informal) Partnering

a. The Contracting Officer will coordinate the initial Team-Led (Informal) Partnering Session with key personnel of the project team, including Contractor and Government personnel. The Partnering Session will be co-led by the Government Construction Manager and Contractor's Project Manager.

b. The Initial Team-led Partnering session may be held concurrently with the Pre-Construction Post-Award Kickoff meeting. Partnering sessions will be held at a location mutually agreed to by the Contracting Officer and the Contractor, typically at a conference room on-site or at the Contractor's temporary trailer.

c. The Initial Team-Led Partnering Session will be conducted and facilitated using electronic media (a video and accompanying forms) provided by Contracting Officer.

d. The Partners will determine the frequency of the follow-on sessions.

e. Participants will bear their own costs for meals, lodging and transportation associated with Partnering.

1.12 MOBILIZATION

Contractor shall mobilize to the jobsite within 60 calendar days after contract award. Mobilize is defined as having equipment AND having a physical presence of at least one person from the contractor's team on the jobsite.

1.13 BIOPREFERENCE

The Contractor must comply with Sections 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; the Food Conservation and Energy Act of 2008; and the Agricultural Act of 2014; and the Federal Acquisition Regulation to provide biobased products. The Contractor shall also comply with the clause at FAR 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased

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Products Under Service and Construction Contracts contained in Section I.

The Contractor shall also comply with the provision at FAR 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification contained in Section K.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials (e.g., biobased erosion control materials, biobased composite panels, biobased roof coatings, biobased insulating foam, biobased interior paints and coatings, and biobased wood and concrete sealers). All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards.

All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

The following is an example list of products that may be used in this minor construction contract for which biobased products are available and the designated biobased content. The list is not all inclusive. It is desirable that vendors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications.

Adhesive and Mastic Removers - 58 percent Asphalt and Tar Removers - 80 percent Asphalt Restorers - 68 percent 2 Carpet - 7 percent Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners - 54 percent and Spot Removers - 7 percent Composite Panels - Acoustical - 37 percent; Interior Panels - 55 percent;

Plastic Lumber - 23 percent;

Structural Interior Panels - 89 percent; Structural Wall Panels - 94 percent and Countertops and Solid Surface -_ 89 percent Concrete and Asphalt Cleaners - 70 percent Concrete and Asphalt Release Fluids - 87 percent Dust Suppressants - 85 percent Erosion Control Materials - 77 percent Floor Coverings (Non Carpet) - 91 percent General Purpose Cleaners - 54 percent Hand Soaps and Cleaners - 64 percent Industrial Cleaners - 41 percent Insulating Foam - 7 percent Leather, Vinyl, and Rubber Care Products - 55 percent Paint- Interior Paints and Coatings, Latex - 20 percent and Oil-based - 67 percent Paint Removers - 41 percent Roof Coatings - 20 percent Wastewater Systems Coatings - 47 percent Water Tank Coatings - 59 percent Wood and Concrete Sealers - Membrane Concrete Sealers- 11 percent and Penetrating Liquids - 79 percent Wood and Concrete Stains - 39 percent

Biobased products that are designated for preferential procurement under USDA's BioPreferred Program must meet the required minimum biobased content as stated in USDA's Final Rules available at www.biopreferred.gov.

The Contractor shall provide data for their biobased products such as biobased content. In addition to the biobased products designated by the USDA BioPreferred Program, the Contractor is encouraged to use other commercially available biobased products such as biobased products certified with a label. The Contractor shall submit with the initial proposal a complete list of biobased products, indicating the name of the manufacturer, cost of each material, and the intended use of each of the

SECTION 01 30 00 Page 6 materials that are to be used in carrying out the requirements of this contract.

Within thirty (30) days of contract award, the Contractor shall provide a complete list of USDA designated biobased products that it intends to use or supply during performance of this minor construction contract, including products used or supplied by subcontractors. For each product, the Contractor shall identify the product and brand/manufacturer. For each designated product, the Contractor shall also identify the biobased content. The Contractor shall provide detail on how the Contractor intends to keep abreast of the development and increasing availability of designated and non-designated biobased products and how any new or improved products will be incorporated on an ongoing basis into contract performance. The list shall be approved by the COR in writing. The Contractor shall not commence work until this list is approved by the COR in writing. The list must be reviewed and updated annually, and as required by the COR.

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Baseline Construction Schedule; G

SD-07 Certificates

Monthly Updates

1.2 PRE-CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE REQUIREMENT

Prior to the start of work, prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer a Baseline Construction Schedule in accordance with the terms in Contract and Clause FAR 52.236-15 - Schedules for Construction Contracts, except as modified in this contract. The approval of a Baseline Construction Schedule is a condition precedent to:

a. The Contractor starting demolition work or construction stage(s) of the contract.

b. Processing Contractor's invoice(s) for construction activities/items of work.

c. Review of any schedule updates.

Submittal of the Baseline Construction Schedule, and subsequent schedule updates, is understood to be the Contractor's certification that the submitted schedule meets the requirements of the Contract Documents, represents the Contractor's plan on how the work will be accomplished, and accurately reflects the work that has been accomplished and how it was sequenced (as-built logic).

1.3 SCHEDULE FORMAT

1.3.1 Schedule Submittals and Procedures

Submit Schedules and updates on electronic media that is acceptable to the Contracting Officer. Submit an electronic back-up of the project schedule in an import format compatible with the Government's scheduling program.

1.4 SCHEDULE MONTHLY UPDATES

Update the Construction Schedule at monthly intervals or when the schedule has been revised. Keep the updated schedule current, reflecting actual activity progress and plan for completing the remaining work. Submit

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a. Narrative Report: Identify and justify the following:

(1) Progress made in each area of the project;

(2) Longest Path: , submit an electronic copy in PDF format;

(3) Date/time constraint(s), other than those required by the contract;

(4) Listing of changes made between the previous schedule and current updated schedule including: added or removed activities, original and remaining durations for activities that have not started, logic (sequence, constraint, lag/lead), milestones, planned sequence of operations, longest path, calendars or calendar assignments, and cost loading.

(5) Any decrease in previously reported activity Earned Amount;

(6) Pending items and status thereof, including permits, changes orders, and time extensions;

(7) Status of Contract Completion Date and interim milestones;

(8) Current and anticipated delays (describe cause of delay and corrective actions(s) and mitigation measures to minimize);

(9) Description of current and future schedule problem areas.

For each entry in the narrative report, cite the respective Activity ID and Activity Name, the date and reason for the change, and description of the change.

1.5 3-WEEK LOOK AHEAD SCHEDULE

Prepare and issue a 3-Week Look Ahead schedule to provide a more detailed day-to-day plan of upcoming work identified on the Construction Schedule.

Key the work plans to activity numbers when a NAS is required and update each week to show the planned work for the current and following two-week period. Additionally, include upcoming outages, closures, preparatory meetings, and initial meetings. Identify critical path activities on the Three-Week Look Ahead Schedule. The detail work plans are to be bar chart type schedules, maintained separately from the Construction Schedule on an electronic spreadsheet program and printed on 8-1/2 by 11 inch sheets as directed by the Contracting Officer. Activities must not exceed 5 working days in duration and have sufficient level of detail to assign crews, tools and equipment required to complete the work. Deliver electronic file of the 3-Week Look Ahead Schedule to the Contracting Officer no later than 8 a.m. each Monday, and review during the weekly CQC Coordination or Production Meeting.

1.6 CORRESPONDENCE AND TEST REPORTS:

Correspondence (e.g., letters, Requests for Information (RFIs), e-mails, meeting minute items, Production and QC Daily Reports, material delivery tickets, photographs) must reference Schedule Activities that are being addressed. Test reports (e.g., concrete, soil compaction, weld, pressure) must reference Schedule Activities that are being addressed.

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1.7 ADDITIONAL SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

Any references to additional scheduling requirements, including systems to be inspected, tested and commissioned, that are located throughout the remainder of the Contract Documents, are subject to all requirements of this section.

A. Construction Project Schedule: See contract, FAR 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts. The Contractor will not begin work on site until the construction project schedule has been approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall submit one electronic copy of the updated construction project schedule with each progress payment request.

B. Contract Inspector’s Daily Report: Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a daily report listing the names of all those present on the job site each day, along with their Job Classification, hours of work and a brief description of the work performed by each on that day.

The Contract Inspector’s Daily Repor is to be submitted at the beginning of work each day for the previous day’s work and shall be maintained throughout the term of the contract.

C. Formal Meetings: Any meeting (deemed formal by the contractor, the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or the Contracting Officer will have the minutes of said meeting prepared by the contractor with copies provided to the COR and Contracting Officer within twenty-four (24) hours of meeting time. 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 spcification section number and/or subject area by page number. Issues discussed will also include an action/completion date.

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

1.1.1 Submittal Descriptions (SD)

Submittal requirements are specified in the technical sections. Examples and descriptions of submittals identified by the Submittal Description (SD) numbers and titles follow:

A. All submittals referenced by the procurement documents including but not limited to Plans, Specifications, Statements of Work (SOW), Supplemental Information, etc. shall be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer (CO), Construction Officer Representative (COR) and Project Architect (A/E).

B. All material sample submittals referenced by the procurement documents including but not limited to Plans, Specifications, Statements of Work (SOW), Supplemental Information, etc. shall be provided to the Contracting Officer (CO), Construction Officer Representative (COR) and Location Manager/Facilities Manager (LM/FM).

C. Contractor shall provide documentation that submitted materials comply with current Buy America Act (BAA) requirements.

D. Contractor shall utilize products listed in the USDA “BioPreferred Program” to the greatest extent possible.

E. All items submitted shall be accompanied by the SUBMITTAL LOG appended to the

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS.

1. The Contractor shall maintain one (1) log for all submittals and shall update the information as required by Construction Progress.

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Preconstruction Submittals include schedules and a tabular list of locations, features, and other pertinent information regarding products, materials, equipment, or components to be used in the work.

Certificates Of Insurance

Surety Bonds

List Of Proposed Subcontractors

List Of Proposed Products

Baseline Network Analysis Schedule (NAS)

Submittal Register

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Schedule Of Prices

Accident Prevention Plan

Work Plan

Quality Control (QC) plan

Environmental Protection Plan

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Drawings, diagrams and schedules specifically prepared to illustrate some portion of the work.

Diagrams and instructions from a manufacturer or fabricator for use in producing the product and as aids to the Contractor for integrating the product or system into the project.

Drawings prepared by or for the Contractor to show how multiple systems and interdisciplinary work will be coordinated.

SD-03 Product Data

Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions and brochures illustrating size, physical appearance and other characteristics of materials, systems or equipment for some portion of the work.

Samples of warranty language when the contract requires extended product warranties.

SD-04 Samples

Fabricated or unfabricated physical examples of materials, equipment or workmanship that illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of a material or product and establish standards by which the work can be judged.

Color samples from the manufacturer's standard line (or custom color samples if specified) to be used in selecting or approving colors for the project.

Field samples and mock-ups constructed on the project site establish standards ensuring work can be judged. Includes assemblies or portions of assemblies that are to be incorporated into the project and those that will be removed at conclusion of the work.

SD-05 Design Data

Design calculations, mix designs, analyses or other data pertaining to a part of work.

SD-06 Test Reports

Report signed by authorized official of testing laboratory that a material, product or system identical to the material, product or

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Report that includes findings of a test required to be performed on an actual portion of the work or prototype prepared for the project before shipment to job site.

Report that includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after installation.

Investigation reports

Daily logs and checklists

Final acceptance test and operational test procedure

SD-07 Certificates

Statements printed on the manufacturer's letterhead and signed by responsible officials of manufacturer of product, system or material attesting that the product, system, or material meets specification requirements. Must be dated after award of project contract and clearly name the project.

Document required of Contractor, or of a manufacturer, supplier, installer or Subcontractor through Contractor. The document purpose is to further promote the orderly progression of a portion of the work by documenting procedures, acceptability of methods, or personnel qualifications.

Confined space entry permits

Text of posted operating instructions

SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

Preprinted material describing installation of a product, system or material, including special notices and (SDS)concerning impedances, hazards and safety precautions.

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Data provided by the manufacturer, or the system provider, including manufacturer's help and product line documentation, necessary to maintain and install equipment, for operating and maintenance use by facility personnel.

Data required by operating and maintenance personnel for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance and repair of the item.

Data incorporated in an operations and maintenance manual or control system.

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Documentation to record compliance with technical or administrative requirements or to establish an administrative mechanism.

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Submittals required for Guiding Principle Validation (GPV) or Third Party Certification (TPC).

Special requirements necessary to properly close out a construction contract. For example, Record Drawings and as-built drawings. Also, submittal requirements necessary to properly close out a major phase of construction on a multi-phase contract.

1.1.2 Approving Authority

Office or designated person authorized to approve the submittal.

1.1.3 Work

As used in this section, on-site and off-site construction required by contract documents, including labor necessary to produce submittals, construction, materials, products, equipment, and systems incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction. In exception, excludes work to produce SD-01 submittals.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor QC approval.

Submit the following in accordance with this section.

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Submittal Register; G

1.3 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

1.3.1 Government Approved (G)

Government approval is required for extensions of design, critical materials, variations, equipment whose compatibility with the entire system must be checked, and other items as designated by the Government.

Within the terms of the Contract Clause SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION, submittals are considered to be "shop drawings."

1.3.2 For Information Only

Submittals not requiring Government approval will be for information only. Within the terms of the Contract Clause SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION, they are not considered to be "shop drawings."

1.4 FORWARDING SUBMITTALS REQUIRING GOVERNMENT APPROVAL

As soon as practicable after award of contract, and before procurement or fabrication, forward to the Architect-Engineer:

Summer Consultants, Inc.

7900 Westpark Drive, Suite A405 McLean, VA 22102 submittals required in the technical sections of this specification, including shop drawings, product data and samples. In addition, forward a copy of the submittals to the Contracting Officer. Electronic copies are acceptable.

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1.4.1 O&M Data

Submit data specified for a given item within 30 calendar days after the item is delivered to the contract site.

In the event the Contractor fails to deliver O&M data within the time limits specified, the Contracting Officer may withhold from progress payments 50 percent of the price of the items to which such O&M data apply.

1.5 PREPARATION

1.5.1 Transmittal Form

Transmit each submittal, except sample installations and sample panels to the office of the approving authority using the transmittal form prescribed by the Contracting Officer.