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This document provides details for a federal solicitation to award a firm fixed-price construction contract. The project involves installing a new base-wide fire alarm control system across multiple buildings at the 171st Air Refueling Wing in Coraopolis, PA. Services will include replacing existing fire alarm panels and devices with new addressable systems, as well as a central monitoring system comprising primary and secondary receivers. The magnitude of work is estimated between $1 million to $5 million, with a 548-day period of performance. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 17th, with site visits to follow, and bids are due on July 6th. The NAICS code is 238990. Small businesses must meet the $16.5 million size standard. The soliciting agency is the Department of the Army National Guard.

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TYPE B-3

FINAL DESIGN

SUBMITTAL

SPECIFICATIONS

Repair Base Fire Alarm System

Contract No.: W9133L-15-D-0004 Task Order No.: W50S9120F013 Project No.: JLSQ162020 Solicitation No.: JLSQ162020

HDR Project No. 10254391

PAANG, Pittsburgh International Airport, Coraopolis, PA

SEPTEMBER 2021

Repair Base Fire Alarm System 10254391

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 22 00 N/A

01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 57 20 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 DEMOLITION

02 83 00 LEAD REMEDIATION

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 50 13 MISCELLANEOUS METAL FABRICATIONS

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 22 00 SUPPORTS FOR PLASTER AND GYPSUM BOARD

09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD

09 51 00 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

09 90 00 PAINTS AND COATINGS

DIVISION 25 - INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 05 11 CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY-RELATED CONTROL SYSTEMS - FIRE

& LIFE SAFETY SYSTEM (FLS)

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 00 00 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1

28 31 76 INTERIOR FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

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PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2

D I V I S I O N 0 0

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING

REQUIREMENTS

D I V I S I O N 0 1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

09/02/2021

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The work consists of furnishing labor, plant, materials, and equipment, and performing work necessary to provide a complete and functional installation as described herein:

1.1.1 Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Design Criteria

Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Systems will be provided and installed in accordance with UFC 3-600-01 , Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities;

UFC 4-021-01 , Design and O&M: Mass Notification Systems; UFC 4-211-01 , Aircraft Maintenance Hangars; US Army CORPS of Engineers, Engineering and Construction Bulletin (ECB); No. 2018-17, Issued 10-25-18 and NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.

1.1.2 Basis of Design Equipment

1.1.2.1 Monaco Equipment

Monaco Enterprises, Inc., Spokane, Washington will be the basis of design for the Fire Alarm and Mass Notification per the direction of 171st ARW, Pennsylvania ANG. Monaco is an approved ANG system and Sole-source Justification will be sought by the Pennsylvania ANG. The Monaco control equipment will be as follows:

a. Monaco MAAP-X is a combined, addressable Fire Alarm/Mass Notification Control Unit with a built-in RF transceiver. A quantity of 19 (nineteen) is required.

b. Monaco MAAP(+) is an addressable Fire Alarm Unit with built-in RF transceiver without Mass Notification capabilities to be used in building where Mass notification is not required. A quantity of 3 (three) is required .

c. Monaco BT-XM is a stand-alone Fire Alarm RF transceiver with Wide Area Mass Notification interface capabilities. A quantity of 1 (one) is required.

d. Monaco BT-XF is a stand-alone Fire Alarm RF transceiver without Wide Area Mass Notification interface capabilities. A quantity of 4 (four) is required.

e. Monaco D-21 Fire Management System with Graphics.

1. The Monaco D-21 Fire Management System with Graphics will monitor the new fire alarm and mass notification systems. The Monaco D-21 includes Primary and Secondary receiving stations.

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1.1.2.2 Federal Signal Corporation

Federal Signal Corporation is the manufacturer of the existing Wide Area Mass Notification System (WAMNS). Interfacing the existing WAMNS to the new building FA/MNS systems will require the installation of twenty (20) new Federal Signal Remote Terminal Units (One for each FA/MNS control unit). Key Federal Signal equipment will be as follows:

a. Federal Signal Corporation Ultravoice Remote Terminal Units

b. Federal Signal Corporation/Motorola AFX4500 700/800 Mhz Radios

c. Federal Signal Corporation/Laird Technologies Omnidirectional Antennas and Surge Suppressors

1.1.3 Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Systems Summary of Work

1.1.3.1 Building 100

The existing conventional fire alarm system will be removed in its entirety. A fire alarm system is not required for this building due to small building size and low occupancy count. Accordingly, a new FA/MNS system will not be installed. Walls and ceilings impacted by the demolition will be patched, repaired and painted to match existing conditions.

1.1.3.2 Buildings 102, 103, 105, 107, 108, 110, 113, 120, 205, 206, 213, 300, 308, 310, 316, 404 and 410

These buildings currently have existing fire alarm and detection systems, but are not in compliance with current codes and standards. Many have obsolete control panels or system components. The existing fire alarm systems will be removed in their entirety and replaced by a new combination addressable Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Control Units (Monaco MAAP-X) with compatible addressable initiating devices and compatible notification devices. The new Monaco MAAP-X control units will communicate with the new Monaco D-21 Based-Wide Monitoring System.

Existing conduit, not slated for re-use will be removed. Where conduit was installed within concealed spaces (except lift-out ceilings) conduit may remain, provided that it is labeled "Not In Use" and cut within 12in.

of point of concealment. Ceilings and walls will be patched and painted.

Where masonry walls are involved, the contractor will provide metallic cover plates to conceal existing back boxes. Cover plates will be painted to match existing walls. Where system control panels cannot be installed within a conditioned spaces, environmentally controlled enclosure(s) will be provided.

1.1.3.3 Building 103 and 107:

The new Base-Wide Central Monitoring system will be the Monaco D-21 Fire Management System with Graphics. This system features a Primary Console to be located within the BDOC, Room 212 located within Building 103 and a Secondary Console located within the Command Post located within Building

107. Contractor shall connect the Primary and Secondary Consoles with a dedicated fiber optic cable pair (Government furnished). The system will accommodate either single-mode or multi-mode fiber optic cable, although the manufacture's preference is single-mode fiber. Each building will receive an omni-directional antenna mounted to the building's exterior.

The new Monaco MAAP-X and MAAP (+) control units and Monaco BT-XM and

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BT-XF transceivers will communicate with the new Monaco D-21 receivers.

The Contractor shall additionally install the Alarm Graphics module and perform set-up and programming for the D-21 systems as well as remote control units required to graphically monitor addressable devices from the Monaco Addressable MAAP-X and MAAP (+) control units as well as graphical depiction of alarm buildings having BT-XF and BT-XM transceivers installed.

1.1.3.4 Buildings 111, 112, 114, 115 and 122:

These buildings are located within the Petroleum, Oil and Lubricant (POL) Area. Buildings 111, 114 and 115 currently share a fire alarm control unit located within Building 112 and the field devices located within Building 122 are currently tied to the fire alarm control unit located within Building 113 (detailed above). The field devices located within Buildings 111, 112, 114, 115 and 122 will be replaced in their entirety.

New explosion proof heat detectors, explosion proof manual pull stations and explosion proof Horns and Strobes will be installed within Buildings 114 and 115. Rigid, explosion proof conduit will remain, where free from corrosion and be re-used. Additionally, underground conduit installed between buildings will remain and be re-used. All cable installed within underground conduit will be rated for a wet environment.

The existing fire alarm control unit located within Building 112 will be removed and devices from Buildings 111, 112, 114 and 115 will be reconfigured and be tied to the new FA/MNS Control Unit installed within Building 113. Existing communications conduit currently installed between Building 112 and Building 113 to accommodate the reconfiguration.

1.1.3.5 Building 121:

This building is equipped with a chemical suppression system. No fire alarm system is present within the building other than the suppression system's detection and releasing control unit. The existing system will remain in its entirety and a new Monaco BT-XF transceiver will be installed to allow the existing system to be monitored by the new Monaco D-21 Based-Wide Monitoring System. The existing emergency shower and eye wash will be monitored by the Monaco transceiver.

1.1.3.6 Buildings 301/302:

This aircraft maintenance hangar complex has recently been renovated and a new Det-Tronics Eagle Quantum Premier HEF suppression system releasing panel and an addressable Simplex 4010 Fire Alarm/Mass Notification system were installed during the renovation. The existing systems will remain in their entirety and two new Monaco transceivers will be installed to allow these existing systems to be monitored by the new Monaco D-21 Based-Wide Monitoring System. A Monaco BT-XF will be installed to monitor the Det-Tronics system and a Monaco BT-XM will be installed to monitor the Simplex Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System.

1.1.3.7 Building 304:

This building is no longer utilized as an aircraft hangar. Approximately 1/3 of the former hangar bay is currently occupied by a flight simulator and program support functions. A new addressable Fire Alarm and Mass Notification system was installed to protect the new flight simulator space and renovated fire suppression room. This system will remain. The remaining portions of the building are vacant, with some areas being used to temporarily house personnel displaced during the Building 301/302

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 3 renovation. The existing fire alarm and detection system located within remaining portions of the building will be remove in its entirety and be replaced by a new combination addressable Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Control Unit (Monaco MAAP-X) with compatible addressable initiating devices and compatible notification devices. The new Monaco MAAP-X control unit will monitor the flight simulator system and transmit alarm signals to the new Monaco D-21 Based-Wide Monitoring System. The new Monaco MAAP-X control unit will monitor the existing system located within the flight simulator area.

1.1.3.8 Building 307:

This building is currently idle and is used for miscellaneous storage.

The existing fire alarm system will remain in its entirety a new Monaco BT-XF transceiver will be installed to allow the existing system to be monitored by the new Monaco D-21 Based-Wide Monitoring System.

1.1.3.9 Building 320:

This building is a Fuel Cell Maintenance Hangar. This building is equipped with an AFFF suppression system releasing control unit and an independent building fire alarm system. The AFFF suppression system releasing control unit will remain as is. A new Monaco BT-XF transceiver will be installed to allow the existing AFFF suppression system releasing control unit to be monitored by the new Monaco D-21 Based-Wide Monitoring System.

The existing building fire alarm system will be removed in its entirety and replaced by a new combination addressable Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Control Unit (Monaco MAAP-X) with compatible addressable initiating devices and compatible notification devices. The new Monaco MAAP-X control unit will communicate with the new Monaco D-21 Based-Wide Monitoring System. Existing conduit not slated for re-use will be removed. Where conduit was installed within concealed spaces (except lift-out ceilings) conduit may remain, provided that it is labeled "Not in Use" and cut within 12 inches of point of concealment. Ceilings and walls will be patched and painted. Where masonry walls are involved, the Contractor will provide metallic cover plates to conceal existing back boxes. Cover plates will be painted to match existing walls. Where system control panels cannot be installed within a conditioned spaces environmentally controlled enclosure(s) will be provided.

1.1.3.10 Building 321:

The existing fire alarm field devices currently report to the Building

320. Existing field devices will be removed in their entirety. A new addressable Fire Alarm Control Unit (Monaco MAAP(+)) will be installed within Building 321. Compatible addressable initiating devices and compatible notification devices will be installed and tied to the new Monaco MAAP(+) control unit. Existing fire protection control valves, and sensors will be tied into the new control unit. The operational status of fire pumps will also be supervised by the new control unit. The new Monaco MAAP(+) control unit will communicate with the new Monaco D-21 Based-Wide Monitoring System. Existing conduit free from corrosion may be re-used. Conduit not slated for re-use will be removed. The new fire alarm control unit will be installed within an environmentally controlled enclosure.

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1.1.3.11 Building 405:

The existing fire alarm system will be removed in its entirety and replaced by a new addressable Fire Alarm Control Unit (Monaco MAAP(+)) with compatible addressable initiating devices and compatible notification devices. The new Monaco MAAP(+) control unit will communicate with the new Monaco D-21 Based-Wide Monitoring System. Existing conduit free from corrosion may be re-used. Conduit not slated for re-use will be removed.

The new fire alarm control unit will be installed within an environmentally controlled enclosure.

1.1.3.12 Buildings 515, 516 and 517:

These buildings are located within the Munitions Storage Area (MSA).

Buildings 516 and 517 currently share a conventional (zoned) Fire Alarm Control Panel located within Building 515. Underground PVC conduit connects Buildings 516 and 517 with Building 515. Surface mount conduit and junction boxes are installed on the backside of Buildings 516 and

517. The explosion proof heat detectors, explosion proof manual pull stations and explosion proof notification devices within Buildings 516 and 517 will be replaced with new explosion proof devices. For Buildings 516 and 517, the existing interior and exterior conduit will be replaced in its entirely. New surface mount junction boxes will be installed as the above grade conduit transitions to the underground conduit. All conduit, back boxes and junction boxes will be rigid explosion proof conduit.

Transient surge suppression devices (TSS) will be installed for each cable pair entering and exiting Building 516 and 517. Ground rods will be installed at each junction box containing TSS.

The existing fire alarm control unit located within Building 515 will be removed and replaced by a new addressable Fire Alarm Control Unit (Monaco MAAP(+)) with compatible addressable initiating devices and compatible notification devices. Addressable monitor modules will be installed within Building 515 to monitor the field devices (heat detectors and manual pull stations). Each building will report separately to the Base-Wide Monitoring Center. Transient surge suppression devices (TSS) will be installed for each cable pair existing Building 515. A ground rod will be installed at the junction box containing TSS.

1.1.4 General Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Criteria

1.1.4.1 Addressable Microprocessor-Based FA/MNS Control Units

Addressable microprocessor based FA/MNS control units (Monaco MAAP-X), FA control units (Monaco MAAP(+)), FA/MNS transceivers (Monaco BT-XM) and FA transceivers (Monaco BT-XF) will be installed. In accordance with NFPA 101 , Chapters 12-42 for New Construction, fire/smoke detection is limited to the installation of detection to protect FA/MNS Control equipment only. Smoke detectors and heat detectors currently installed within many building areas will be removed and not be reinstalled in accordance with UFC 3-600-01 § 9-18.5.

1.1.4.2 New FA/MNS Control Units

New FA/MNS control units will be programmed to report device-specific alarm information to the new Monaco D-21 Based-Wide Monitoring System.

Alarm data will include alarm type (Alarm, Trouble and Supervisory), device type (Smoke Detector, Heat Detector, Manual Pull Station, Sprinkler Water Flow, Sprinkler Valve Supervision, Duct Detector, etc.), device

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 5 address, device location (Room Number, Next To Room Number, or other descriptive identifier) and Building Location (Building Number and Building Name). FA/MNS Shop Drawings will be updated to reflect "As-Built" Conditions. Room Names and Room Number will be updated to reflect actual description if different from Bid Documents.

1.1.4.3 Signaling Line Circuits and Initiating Device Circuits

Signaling Line Circuits and Initiating Device Circuits will be Class B.

Notification (speaker and strobes) Circuits will be Class B. All fire detection and alarm system conductors will be run in minimum 3/4 inches electrical metallic tubing (EMT), rigid conduit or raceways as specified in NFPA 70 (NEC) and to meet the survivability requirements of UFC 3-600-01 .

1.1.4.4 Dedicated Circuits

Dedicated 120 VAC power will be provided for FA/MNS control units, FA transceivers, WAMNS RTU's, and remote Notification Appliance Circuit (NAC) Power Supplies. For most buildings, the existing dedicated 120 VAC circuits will be configured for re-use. Existing circuits will have existing circuit breakers replaced with new breakers having "Red" toggle and the ability to be locked in the on position. New dedicated circuits will be installed where required.

1.1.4.5 Dedicated Battery Back-Up

Dedicated battery backup power capable of providing 48 hours of standby power under supervisory and trouble conditions including audible trouble signal devices, and audible and visual signal devices under alarm conditions for an additional 15 minutes.

1.1.4.6 Building Occupancy

Mass Notification Systems are required for normally occupied buildings, with 11 or more occupants. Several buildings are believed to have an occupancy of less than 11 persons, however, during "Drill Week-ends" their occupancies are significant to warrant the installation of a Mass Notification System. Mass notification systems will be installed in accordance with UFC 4-021-01 and NFPA 72 . The In-Building FA/MNS system will be interfaced with the existing Federal Signal Corporation WAMNS.

1.1.4.7 Large Secured Areas (Command Post)

For the Command Post located within Building 107, a networked FA/MNS control unit shall be installed within the secure area to meet ICD-ICS 705 and UFC 4-010-05 requirements. The building's main FA/MNS control unit shall be connected to the secure area FA/MNS control unit through a fiber optic network connection. Only fiber optic cable will penetrate the secure perimeter through an existing conduit penetration. All copper cabling for initiating and notification devices shall be run back to the networked control unit located within the secured area. No copper cables associated with the FA/MNS system will penetrate the secured area. To prevent decertification of these secured areas, only the existing conduit penetrating the secured area is allowed. No additional penetrations shall be allowed.

1.1.5 Wide Area Mass Notification

Integrating the existing Federal Signal Corporation Wide Area Mass

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Notification system with the new Monaco MAAP-X In-Building Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System will be performed.

1.1.5.1 Buildings 107:

The existing Federal Signal Corporation WAMNS Central Station Control Consoles are located within the Command Post of Building 107. This equipment will remain in place and will be programmed as required by the Contractor to accommodate the new WAMNS remote terminal units (RTU's) installed to integrate the In-Building FA/MNS control units with the WAMNS system.

1.1.5.2 Buildings 111, 112, 114, 115, 121, 122, 307, 321, 405, 515, 516, and 517:

These buildings will have no In-Building Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System. Only Fire Alarm is to be provided. Accordingly, no WAMNS integration is to be provided.

1.1.5.3 Buildings 102, 103, 105, 107, 108, 110, 113, 120, 205, 206, 213, 300, 301/302, 304, 308, 310, 316, 320, 404 and 410:

Remote terminal Units (RTU) and omnidirectional antennas will be in installed in each building, adjacent to the new FA/MNS Control Unit. Upon the receipt of a signal from the WAMNS Central Station Controller, a live or pre-recorded message will be transmitted via RF transceivers to each building's RTU. Each RTU unit will receive and process the signal and pass the live or re-recorded audio message to each In-Building FA/MNS control unit. The In-Building FA/MNS will distribute that message throughout the building via speakers, speaker strobes and Textual signs.

1.1.6 Notification Appliances

1.1.6.1 Audio and Visual Notification

Occupant notification will be provided with audible and visual notification devices. Notification devices will be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 , UFC 3-600-01 and Architectural Barriers Act (ABA). Visual notification devices will be visible within the evacuation path. Visual devices will be located no more than 15 feet from the ends and no more than 100 feet on center in corridors. Visual devices will be installed in toilet rooms, break rooms, locker rooms, work rooms, shops and other common use rooms. Audible signaling for fire alarm will be accomplished with pre-recorded voice evacuation messages. Mass notification audio signaling will be accomplished via pre-recorded and "Live" voice messages. Fire Alarm and Mass Notification voice messages will share the same speaker. Fire Alarm and Mass Notification strobes will be clear with "ALERT" text printed on each device in red lettering.

1.1.6.2 Hearing Impaired Notification

In addition to the audio and visual notification devices, textual signs will be installed to direct hearing impaired individuals in accordance with UFC 4-021-01 . Local Operating Consoles (LOC) will be provided to allow building occupants to initiate MNS messages. The LOCs will be located at the main entrance and other locations so that occupants do not need to travel more than 200 feet horizontally or to travel to other floors to access a LOC.

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1.1.7 Initiating Devices

1.1.7.1 Installation

New initiating devices will be installed in accordance with current codes and standards. New conduit, back boxes, and cable will be installed as required. The existing conduit may be re-used, provided that it is free from corrosion, meets all current standards and codes, and will be warranted by the Contractor as new. All existing conduit will be painted as if newly installed.

1.1.7.2 Monitoring

The new FA and FA/MNS systems will monitor existing fire suppression systems, including automatic sprinkler systems and commercial kitchen wet-chemical fire suppression systems. Sprinkler system valves will be monitored to prevent tampering. Where tamper switches are not currently installed new tamper switches will be installed. The Contractor will calibrate and adjust all sprinkler supervision devices (new and existing) as required to consistency report in accordance with NFPA 72 .

1.1.7.3 Pull Stations

Double-action manual pull stations will be provided at all building exists. Manual pull stations will be installed within 5 feet of each exit doorway opening and at each entrance to exit stairways. Additionally, manual pull stations will be provided on each floor such that no more than 200 feet of travel is required to reach a manual pull station.

1.1.7.4 Smoke Detectors

Smoke detectors will be provided in accordance with UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA 101 . Consequently, smoke and heat detection will be limited to that which is required to protect FA and FA/MNS Control equipment only.

1.1.7.5 Air Aspirating Detection System

A new Air Aspirating Detection System will be installed within the ITN (Rm 159), of Building 300, in accordance with UFC 3-600-01 § 4-11 - Electronic Equipment Areas. Each system will be monitored by the new FA/MNS via addressable monitor modules.

1.1.7.6 Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Carbon monoxide detectors will be installed within all mechanical rooms where fossil fuel burning equipment is installed. Carbon monoxide detection will also be provided for the crew sleeping rooms within Building 405. Upon detection of carbon monoxide, building occupants will be notified via a Temporal-4, Emergency Tone followed by a voice evacuation message.

1.1.8 Fire and Smoke Dampers and HVAC Systems

1.1.8.1 Addressable Duct Smoke Detectors

Existing duct smoke detectors will be removed and new addressable duct smoke detectors installed for all HVAC units exceeding 2,000 CFM. HVAC systems will be arranged for fan shut down upon activation of the unit's duct detector in accordance with NFPA 90A. All duct detectors will be

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 8 addressable type and be compatible with the new FA/MNS system. Where existing duct detectors exist, but are not required, the duct detector will be removed and the holes for detector mounting and sampling tubes will be patched. For holes less than 3/8 inches in diameter, foil duct tape may be used. For larger holes, sheet metal covers secured to the duct with sheet metal screws will be used. Listed duct sealants will be used to make patches airtight.

1.1.8.2 Location of Detectors

Duct smoke detectors will be installed within 5 feet of all fire smoke dampers. Addressable control relays will be provided as required to close fire smoke dampers.

1.1.8.3 Monitoring System

Duct smoke detectors will initiate supervisory signals at the FA/MNS control unit and transmit a supervisory signal to the new Monaco D-21 Based-Wide Monitoring System.

1.2 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 10 (2019) Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 70 (2020; ERTA 1-2 2017; TIA 17-1; TIA 17-2;

TIA 17-3; TIA 17-4; TIA 17-5; TIA 17-6;

TIA 17-7; TIA 17-8; TIA 17-9; TIA 17-10;

TIA 17-11; TIA 17-12; TIA 17-13; TIA

17-14; TIA 17-15; TIA 17-16; TIA 17-17)

National Electrical Code

NFPA 72 (2019; Errata 1 2018) National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

NFPA 90A (2018) Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems

NFPA 101 (2019) Life Safety Code

NFPA 241 (2019; Errata 2015) Standard for Safeguarding Construction,Alteration, and Demolition Operations

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

UFC 3-600-01 (2018) Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities, with Change 4

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UFC 4-010-05 (2013) Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction, with Change 1

UFC 4-021-01 (2008; with Change 1, 2010) Design and O&M: Mass Notification Systems

UFC 4-211-01 (2017) Aircraft Maintenance Hangars, with Change 3

1.3 SUBMITTALS

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

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Construction Digital Photographs

Submit digital photography prior, during, and after construction on a biweekly basis.

FAA Permit; G, RO

Inistial Project Schedule; G, RO

In accordance with the contract clauses, the Contractor shall, within 5 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP) or as otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer, submit for approval a practicable project schedule. When changes are authorized that result in contract time extensions, the Contractor shall submit a revised project schedule for approval by the Contracting Officer.

SD-07 Certificates

Request Application; G, RO

Periodic Schedule; G, RO

Request Application to work outside the hours of operation.

1.4 WORK SITE

The site of the work is on a Pennsylvania Air National Guard installation in the Pittsburgh Air National Guard Base facility. All rules and regulations issued by the Commanding Officer covering general safety, security, sanitary requirements, pollution control and traffic regulations shall be observed by the Contractor. Information regarding these requirements may be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer. I nformation or assist in obtaining same from appropriate authorities.

1.5 Location

The work is located at the Pittsburgh Air National Guard Base as shown on

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 10 the drawings. The exact location will be shown by the Contracting Officer.

1.6 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

The buildings are located within an active Air National Guard Base. The project must not impact operations to adjacent facilities and infrastructure. Buildings will be occupied during performance of work under this Contract.

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.

1.7 SECURITY

a. All project work and construction activity shall comply with all installation security regulations and policies. The Contractor is responsible for confirming and following all current security requirements available through the Security Office.

b. The Contractor shall be aware that if security is heightened and the Installation goes into shut-down, all work must come to a complete stop.

c. Access to the site by the Contractor employees reporting to work in their personal or company-owned vehicles shall be as directed by the Contracting Officer.

d. See Section 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS, Subpart GENERAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS for additional information.

1.7.1 Entry Control and Contractor Construction Equipment Entrance

Contractor access to the site for the delivery of materials and equipment and for access by work vehicles, personal vehicles and construction equipment shall be at the base entrance located at Sabre and McClaren Roads, SW. The Contractor shall coordinate the use of this gate with the Contracting Officer. The location of the gate is shown on the Contract Drawings.

1.7.2 Identification Badges

See Section 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS, Subpart "Identification Badges and Installation Access".

1.7.3 Cameras

The Contractor shall not allow cameras on the installation nor photographs to be taken without written permission of the Contracting Officer, or for other than the purpose of meeting the requirements of Subpart CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS of this section. See Section 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS, Subpart GENERAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS for additional information.

1.7.4 Cell Phones

The Contractor shall not allow cell phones in secure areas on the installation or any other area identified by the Contracting Officer's Representative or installation security.

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1.8 FAA PERMIT AND COORDINATION

The Contractor is responsible for coordinating with Government (Airfield Manager) in regards to the FAA and associated permits required to complete the work. The Contractor shall submit FAA Form 7460-1 for any cranes, structures, etc. utilized on the project based on the requirements of CFR Title 14 Part 77.9.

1.9 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR

a. At all times during the construction phase of the contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly superintend the work or assign and have on the worksite a competent project superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has the authority to act for the Contractor. 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 insure timely completion. Furthermore, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken.

b. The project superintendent shall maintain a physical presence at the site at all times while construction activities are ongoing and be responsible for all construction and related activities at the site, except as otherwise acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

c. Failure to comply with these requirements shall be deemed as cause for a non-compensatory stoppage and suspension of work until the deficiency is remedied.

1.9.1 Duties and Qualifications of Superintendent

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, the other key personnel identified in this section must also have fluent English communication skills.

The project superintendent must have 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 EM 385-1-1 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.

The project superintendent is primarily responsible for managing and coordinating day-to-day production and schedule adherence on the project.

The superintendent is required to attend 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.

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1.10 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

1.10.1 Site Security

The Contractor shall report any vandalism, suspicious activities or devices to the Contracting Officer and Pittsburgh ANG Security Forces as soon as possible. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of any heightened security measures and will expect vigilant monitoring of equipment, grounds and security fencing while working. At a heightened security posture, there may be work areas that are restricted. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of these restricted areas, and work may be delayed or restricted or will be performed in these areas under the direct supervision of the Contracting Officer or other government assigned personnel.

1.11 WORK SEQUENCE AND SCHEDULING

1.11.1 Hours of Operations

Normal work hours are from 7:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Access to the Activity prior to 6:30 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m.

shall be in accordance with Subpart "Work Outside of Normal Hours of Operations". The Contractor will not be permitted to work on Saturday, Sunday or legal holidays unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer. Normal work hours and the exclusion of work on Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays has been considered in computing the performance time of this contract. The following legal holidays are observed:

January 1st Third Monday in January Third Monday in February Last Monday of May July 4th 1st Monday of September 2nd Monday of October 11th of November Fourth Thursday of November 25th of December

When one of the above designated legal holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday.

1.11.2 Work Outside Normal Hours of Operations

Work outside regular working hours requires Contracting Officer approval.

Request application 15 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.

However, if inspectors are required to perform in excess of their normal duty hours/days solely for the benefit of the Contractor, the actual cost of the inspection, at overtime rates, will be charged to the Contractor and will be deducted from the final payment of the Contract amount. During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work must be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer. Make Utility Cutovers and Interruptions after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays unless directed otherwise.

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1.11.3 Work Sequence

1.11.3.1 General

There are certain essential criteria relative to the preparation of a work sequence and time schedule which the Contractor will be required to implement and follow during the prosecution of the work. Minor variations in the sequence of the items of work as specified may be made by the Contractor, provided such variations do not conflict with critical elements of the schedule. Proposed minor variations shall be noted on the progress schedule. Variations shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to implementation. Note that event dependencies and nominal dates will change depending on the executed options.

1.11.3.2 Initial Project Schedule

The initial project schedule shall be in the form of a chart graphically indicating the sequence proposed to accomplish each work feature or operation pursuant to FAR Clause 52.236-15 "Schedules for Construction Contracts". Show in the schedule the proposed sequence to perform the work and dates contemplated for starting and completing all schedule activities. The chart shall be prepared to show the starting and completion dates of all work features on a linear horizontal time scale beginning with date of Notice to Proceed and indicating calendar days to completion. The scheduling of the entire project is required. Provide a schedule that is a forward planning as well as a project monitoring tool.

The Contractor shall indicate on the chart the important work features or operations that are critical to the timely overall completion of the project. Key dates for such important work features and portions of work features are milestone dates and shall be so indicated on the chart.

Failure to develop the Project Schedule to an appropriate level of detail will result in its disapproval. The Contracting Officer will consider, but is not limited to, the following characteristics and requirements to determine appropriate level of detail:

1. Activity Durations

2. Design and Permit Activities

3. Procurement Activities

4. Mandatory Tasks

a. Submission, review and acceptance of SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals (individual activity for each).

b. Submission, review and acceptance of features require design completion Submission, review and acceptance of design packages.

c. Submission of mechanical/electrical/information systems layout drawings.

d. Long procurement activities.

e. Submission and approval of O & M manuals.

f. Submission and approval of as-built drawings.

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g. Submission and approval of installed equipment lists.

h. Submission and approval of test data, and reports.

i. Show Government and other agency activities that could impact progress. These activities include, but are not limited to:

approvals, acceptance, design reviews, environmental permit approvals by State regulators, inspections, utility tie-in, Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), etc.

This schedule will be the medium through which the timeliness of the Contractor's construction effort is appraised. Anticipated adverse weather delay days shall be included in the schedule. Submit the Initial Project Schedule for approval within 30 calendar days after notice to proceed is issued. No payment will be made for work items not fully detailed in the Project Schedule. An Early Completion Schedule is an Initial Project Schedule (IPS) that indicates all scope of the required contract work will be completed before the contractually required completion date. No IPS indicating an Early Completion will be accepted without being fully resource-loaded (including crew sizes and manhours) and the Government agreeing that the schedule is reasonable and achievable. The Government is under no obligation to accelerate work items it is responsible for to ensure that the early completion is met nor is it responsible to modify incremental funding (if applicable) for the project to meet the contractor's accelerated work.

1.11.3.2.1 Periodic Schedule Updates

An updated schedule showing actual progress shall be submitted monthly and with each pay request. Changes to the base-line schedule shall be outlined in a narrative describing the reason for the change.

1.11.3.3 Scheduling and Service Interruptions

All work shall be carefully scheduled to minimize interruption of any installation services. Contractor shall maintain continuity of communication systems operation throughout execution of the work. The Contractor shall make written request to the Contracting Officer for approval of all work requiring isolated utility shutdown 7 calendar days prior to commencement of such work. Isolated utility shutdowns shall be in accordance with this section's subpart "Planned Utility Outages and Interruptions".

1.11.4 Organization at the Site

1.11.4.1 General

The Contractor shall employ ample personnel and sufficient equipment to accomplish the work of this contract in the least amount of time, within the prosecution period specified in SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, Clause

COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) FAR 52.211-10.

1.11.4.2 Rate of Progress

Should the Contractor fail to maintain a satisfactory rate of progress in accordance with the Contractor's approved progress schedule, the Contracting Officer may require that additional personnel and equipment be placed on the work and weekend and overtime work be performed, in order that the work be brought up to schedule and maintained, and at no

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1.12 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF FACILITIES AND HAULING ROUTES

See Section 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS, Subpart CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES for information supplemental to this subpart.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the following:

(1) Determining the trucking and hauling routes and associated restrictions to and from the work, to include the coordination for the use of such routes with local, State, and Federal authorities.

(2) Complying with all local, State, and Federal regulations and restrictions when using any facilities or hauling routes.

1.13 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

1.13.1 Protection and Safety

a. Protection to Contractor personnel or their equipment cannot be provided by the Government at the worksite nor at the travel routes to/from the worksite.

b. The Contractor shall protect all workmen, civilian and military personnel and the general public from injury. The Contractor shall coordinate and schedule all work with the Contracting Officer.

c. The Contractor shall conduct all work so as to cause the least interference possible with the normal activities of the installation.

1.13.2 Installation Regulations

Ensure that Contractor personnel employed on Pittsburgh Air National Guard, Pennsylvania become familiar with and obey base regulations including safety, fire, traffic and security regulations. Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. Do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry. The Contractor's equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identification.

1.13.3 Subcontractors and Personnel Contacts

Furnish 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.

1.13.4 Access to the Site and Storage/Staging Areas

Access to the project site is available for construction traffic. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining access necessary for its equipment, material, and plant to and from the work area.

Access to temporary facilities and storage/staging areas shall be as specified in Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS and as shown on the contract drawings.

Also see Section 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS, Subpart SITE ACCESS.

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1.13.5 Temporary Facilities and Utilities, and Storage Areas

The Contractor shall conform to Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS regarding temporary facilities, temporary utilities, and storage areas. 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.

1.13.6 Work Limits

Work shall be restricted to the areas shown on the contract drawings and to storage areas as indicated in Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS. Travel through any other parts of the installation or into any other buildings of Pittsburgh Air National Guard Base, Pennsylvania by Contractor personnel will not be permitted unless under escort by a Government employee.

1.13.7 Work By Other Contractors

During the performance period of this contract, no other work is anticipated to occur by other contractors.

1.13.8 Emergency Contacts

The Contractor shall provide a list of emergency contacts to be used in the event of an emergency. The list shall include the contact names, addresses, and telephone numbers. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change the information contained in previous lists.

1.13.9 Damaged Property

Work shall proceed in a manner which will minimize disturbance or risk of damage to structures and surrounding lands. The Contractor shall repair such items damaged in the course of carrying out the work at no additional cost to the Government. All repairs shall match similar existing items in all aspects. All replacements shall be in kind.

1.13.10 Contractor's Receipt of Supplies

The Contractor shall be responsible for all arrangements for the receipt of materials and supplies at the job site. Government personnel are not permitted to receive or sign for items delivered to the site. See Subpart TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE of this section.

1.13.11 Daily Clean Up

The Contractor shall at all times, keep the premises free from accumulation of waste materials or rubbish caused by work under this contract. At the end of each work day and upon the completion of all work, the Contractor shall leave interior and exterior property in neat and clean condition.

1.13.12 Government Sanitary Facilities

Toilet facilities are not available on site for the Contractor's use. The

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Contractor shall provide portable toilets for its personnel and subcontractors as specified in Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION

FACILITIES AND CONTROLS.

1.13.13 Unit Training Assemblies (UTAs)

One weekend per month is a military Unit Training Assembly for the Air National Guard. On these weekends, there is a surge of off base personnel that come to work and train on the base. The Contractor shall ensure that prior to these weekends the project sites are cleaned, unused materials consolidated, open trenches filled or covered, maximum parking places are available, traffic routes open, etc. The dates for the UTAs will be discussed at the Pre Construction Conference.

1.14 ON-SITE PERMITS

1.14.1 Utility Outages

See Section 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS, Subpart "Utility Cutovers and Interruptions".

1.14.2 Utilities Not Shown

If the Contractor encounters, within the construction limits of the project, utilities not shown on the drawings and not visible as to the date of this contract and such utilities will interfere with construction operations, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and the Pittsburgh Civil Engineering Office (Building 205) in writing to enable a determination by the Contracting Officer as to the necessity for removal or relocation. If such utilities are removed or relocated as directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall be entitled to equitable adjustment for any additional pertinent work or delay.

1.14.3 Welding; Hot Work Permits

Permits to perform welding work shall be requested 14 days prior to the work and shall be posted at a conspicuous location in the construction area. See Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, Subpart HOT WORK for additional requirements.

1.15 QUALITY ASSURANCE

a. All items of work not addressed in the contract documents shall be completed in strict accordance with the manufacturers’ specifications.

b. The Government is not obligated to inspect the Contractor’s work, or to protect the Contractor from the consequences of its work. Government inspections are a general examination of the Contractor’s conduct and workmanship and are solely for the purpose of the Government.

Government-designated Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs) do not have the authority to accept work, nor is a Government inspection to be construed as conclusive.

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