Attachment 2 - PV System Quesada Dr. West 100 Percent Specifications R1 01052022.pdf

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Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Franchise Acquisition Services

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This solicitation is for the installation of a photovoltaic system at the Mike Monoroney Aeronautical Center to generate electricity and offset energy usage. Interested contractors shall submit proposals by May 12, 2022 to the contracting officer at the provided email address. The proposal must include the exact legal name and address registered with the UEI/SAM. The project will install a 1.5 megawatt solar photovoltaic system in the available land area west of Quesada Drive for the Federal Aviation Administration. Evaluation factors for award and instructions to bidders are provided in Sections L and M.

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FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

MIKE MONRONEY AERONAUTICAL CENTER

PV System Quesada Dr. West – Type B

Specifiications

Type B – Final Submission

August 02, 2021

5801 Broadway Extension, Suite 500

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118-7436

Telephone # (405) 840-2931 FAX # (405) 842-7750

OKLAHOMA CERTIFICATE

OF AUTHORIZATION

P.E: # 1072

EXP. 06/30/22

sans 32147

Greg Nelson

Specifications Table of Contents

Division 01 — General Conditions

Contract Considerations 010190 Summary 011000 Coordination and Meeting 011390 Unit Prices 012200 Alternates 012300 Substitution Procedures 012500 Contract Modification Procedures 012600 Payment Procedures 012900 Submittals 013000 Project Management and Coordination 013100 Construction Progress Documentation 013200 Quality Requirements 014000 Cutting and Patching 014500 Temporary Stormwater Pollution Control 015723 Product Requirements 016000 Substitution Request Form 016010 Starting of Systems 016500 Execution 017300 Construction Waste Management and Disposal 017419 Closeout Procedures 017700

Division 03 — Concrete

Cast-In-Place Concrete 033000

Division 26 — Electrical

Supplemental Requirements for Electrical 260010 Common Work Results for Electrical 260500 Medium Voltage Cable 260513 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 260519 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 260526 Underground Ducts and Raceways for Electrical Systems 260543 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Electrical Raceways and Cabling 260544 Identification for Electrical Systems 260553 Recombiner and Close-Coupled Transformer Substation 261116 Pad-Mounted Liquid Filled Medium-Voltage Transformers 261219 Medium-Voltage Compartmentalized Switchgear 261329 Electric Meters 262713 Protection and Control 262814 Photovoltaic Collectors 263100 Lightning Protection for Structures 264113

Division 27 — Communication

Fiber Optic Data Transmission System 272110

Division 31 — Earthwork

Frankfurt-Short-Bruza Architects Engineers Planners

Site Clearing 311000 Earth Moving 312000

Division 32 — Exterior Improvements

Asphalt Paving 321216 Concrete Paving 321313 Concrete Paving Joint Sealants 321373 Chain Link Fences and Gates 323113 Turf and Grasses 329200

Division 33 — Utilities

Utility Horizontal Directional Drilling 330523.13 Storm Utility Drainage Piping 334100

FAA - W.O. #2014027801 August 02, 2021

SECTION 001019 - CONTRACT CONSIDERATIONS

PART 1 - ENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Schedule of values.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 011000 – Summary of Work: Schedule of additional cost items to be included in the Schedule of Values.

B. Section 012300 – Options: Description of options that may or may not be considered.

1.3 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Submit a printed schedule on Contractor's standard form or electronic media printout.

B. Submit Schedule of Values and Detailed Schedule of Values in duplicate within twenty (20) days after date established in Notice to Proceed.

C. Format: Utilize the Table of Contents of this Project Manual. Identify each line item with number and title of the major Specification Section. Identify site mobilization, bonds and insurance.

D. Include separately for each line item, a direct proportional amount of Contractor's overhead and profit.

E. Revise schedule to list approved Change Orders, with each Application for Payment.

F. Include any additional items for breakdown as requested by the FAA project manager.-

PART 2 - RODUCTS

Not Used

PART 3 - EXECUTION

Not Used

END OF SECTION

CONTRACT CONSIDERATIONS 010190 - 1

FSB / FAA PV System Quesada Dr. West

SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Project information.

2. Permit and License

3. Schedule of Values

4. Work covered by Contract Documents.

5. Work by Owner.

6. Work under separate contracts.

7. Access to site.

8. Coordination with occupants.

9. Work restrictions.

10. Specification and Drawing conventions.

B. Related Requirements:

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

1.3 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: Photovoltaic System Quesada Dr. West

1. Project Location: Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, Quesada Dr. West, Oklahoma City, OK 73169

1.4 PERMIT AND LICENSE

A. Contractor shall secure and pay for all permits, licenses, special inspections, etc. required in the execution of work, whether of a permanent or temporary nature.

SUMMARY 011000 - 1

1.5 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. The successful bidder will be required to, within 20 days after the date established as the Notice of Proceed, submit to the FAA a detailed schedule of values that clearly sets forth the scheduled prices for each component of the project.

B. This project will be required to comply with the "Buy American Act."

1.6 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work of Project is defined by the Contract Documents and consists of the following:

1. Install 1.5MW Photovoltaic System, tie into existing medium voltage distribution system and other work indicated in the Contract Documents.

1.7 WORK BY OWNER

A. General: Cooperate fully with Owner so work may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract or work by Owner. Coordinate the Work of this Contract with work performed by Owner.

1.8 WORK UNDER SEPARATE CONTRACTS

A. General: Cooperate fully with separate contractors so work on those contracts may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying Work under this Contract or other contracts.

Coordinate the Work of this Contract with work performed under separate contracts.

1.9 ACCESS TO SITE

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

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

1. Driveways, Walkways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner, Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times.

Do not use these areas for parking or for storage of materials.

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

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

SUMMARY 011000 - 2

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

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

E. Security Requirements: Contractor shall comply with all applicable Department of Transportation (DOT), FAA, and MMAC security directives while performing Work of this contract.

1.10 COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS

A. Full Owner Occupancy: Owner will occupy site and existing building(s) during entire construction period. Cooperate with Owner during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Owner usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Owner's day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits unless otherwise indicated.

1. Notify Owner not less than 5 business days in advance of activities that will affect Owner's operations.

1.11 WORK RESTRICTIONS

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

1. Comply with limitations on use of public streets and with other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. On-Site Work Hours: Limit work to normal business working hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise indicated. No work shall occur on Saturdays, Sundays, or designated Government holidays unless approved by the Owner seven (7) days in advance. Work creating disruptive noise will be conducted outside of normal business hours and coordinated with the Owner.

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

1. Notify Owner not less than 21 calendar days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Provide Owner with outage plan and obtain written approval of plan.

3. Obtain Owner's written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions.

4. Outages affecting Owner Operations are required to be accomplished on Saturdays, Sundays or designated government holidays.

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

SUMMARY 011000 - 3

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

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

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

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

1.12 SPECIFICATION AND DRAWING CONVENTIONS

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

These conventions are as follows:

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

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

B. Division 01 General Requirements: Requirements of Sections in Division 00 and 01 apply to the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

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

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

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

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 011000

SUMMARY 011000 - 4

SECTION 001039 - COORDINATION AND MEETINGS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Coordination.

B. Pre-construction meeting.

C. Progress meetings.

D. Examination.

E. Preparation.

F. Cutting and Patching.

G. Alteration Project procedures.

1.2 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and Work of the various Sections of the Project Manual to assure efficient and orderly sequence of installation of interdependent construction elements, with provisions for accommodating items installed later.

B. Coordinate completion and clean up of Work of separate Sections in preparation for Substantial Completion.

1.3 PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. Contracting Officer will schedule a meeting after Notice of Award.

B. Attendance Required: Contracting Officer, Project Manager, and Contractor.

C. Agenda:

1. Distribution of Contract Documents.

2. Submission of list of Subcontractors, list of Products, schedule of values, and progress schedule.

3. Designation of personnel representing the parties in Contract.

4. Procedures and processing of field decisions, Submittals, Substitutions, Applications for

Payments, Proposal Request, Change Orders, and Contract Closeout procedures.

5. Scheduling.

COORDINATION AND MEETINGS 011390 - 1

D. Record minutes and distribute copies within seven (7) days after meeting to participants, with two (2) copies to Contracting Officer, Project Manager and participants, and those affected by decisions made.

1.4 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Schedule and administer meetings throughout progress of the Work at maximum bi-weekly intervals, unless otherwise required by the Contracting Officer.

B. Make arrangements for meetings, prepare agenda with copies for participants; preside at meetings.

C. Attendance Required: Job Superintendent, major Subcontractors and suppliers, Contracting Officer, Project Manager and others as appropriate to agenda topics for each meeting.

D. Agenda:

1. Review minutes of previous meetings.

2. Review of Work in progress.

3. 3 Week Look Ahead

a. Field observations

b. Identification of problems which impede planned progress

4. Status of Submittals, RFIs and RFPs

5. Maintenance of progress schedule.

a. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules

b. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules

c. Effect of proposed changes on progress schedule and coordination

6. Testing planned and required in accordance with contract requirements

7. Quarterly Environmental and Safety discussion to review MMAC policies and operational controls.

E. Record minutes and distribute copies within seven (7) days after meeting to participants, with two (2) copies to Contracting Officer, Project Manager and participants, and those affected by decisions made.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Not Used

COORDINATION AND MEETINGS 011390 - 2

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that existing site conditions and substrate surfaces are acceptable for subsequent Work.

Beginning new Work means acceptance of existing conditions.

B. Verify that existing substrate is capable of structural attachment of new Work being applied or attached.

C. Examine and verify specific conditions described in individual specification Sections.

D. Verify that utility services are available, of the correct characteristics, and in the correct location.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Clean substrate surfaces prior to applying next material or substance.

B. Seal cracks or openings of substrate prior to applying next material or substance.

C. Apply any manufacturer required or recommended substrate primer, sealer, or conditioner prior to applying any new material or substance in contact or bond.

3.3 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. Employ skilled and experienced installer to perform cutting and patching in locations as required.

B. Submit written request in advance of cutting or altering elements which affects:

1. Structural integrity of element.

2. Integrity of weather-exposed or moisture-resistant elements.

3. Efficiency, maintenance, or safety of element.

4. Visual qualities of sight exposed elements.

5. Work of OCAT, FAA or separate Contractor.

C. Execute cutting, fitting, and patching including excavation and fill, to complete Work, and to:

1. Fit the several parts together, to integrate with other Work.

2. Uncover Work to install or correct ill-timed Work.

3. Remove and replace defective and non-conforming Work.

4. Remove samples of installed Work for testing.

5. Provide openings in elements of Work for penetrations of mechanical and electrical

Work.

COORDINATION AND MEETINGS 011390 - 3

D. Execute Work by methods to avoid damage to other Work, and which will provide proper surfaces to receive patching and finishing.

E. Cut masonry and concrete materials using masonry saw or core drill.

F. Restore Work with new Products in accordance with requirements of Contract Documents.

G. Fit Work tight to pipes, sleeves, conduit, and other penetrations through surfaces.

H. Refinish surfaces to match adjacent finishes. For continuous surfaces, refinish to nearest intersection; for an assembly, refinish entire unit.

I. Identify any hazardous substance or condition exposed during the Work to the Contracting Officer for decision or remedy.

3.4 ALTERATION PROJECT PROCEDURES

A. Materials: As specified in Product Sections. Match existing Products and Work for patching and extending Work.

B. Employ skilled and experienced installer to perform cutting and patching.

C. Close openings in exterior surfaces to protect existing Work from weather and extremes of temperature and humidity.

D. Remove, cut, and patch Work in a manner to minimize damage and to provide a means of restoring Products and finishes to original or specified condition.

E. Where new Work abuts or aligns with existing, provide a smooth and even transition. Patch Work to match existing adjacent Work in texture and appearance.

F. When finished surfaces are cut so that a smooth transition with new Work is not possible, terminate existing surface along a straight line at a natural line of division and submit recommendation to Contracting Officer for review.

G. Where a change of plane of 1/4 inch or more occurs, submit recommendation for providing a smooth transition to Contracting Officer for review.

H. Patch or replace portions of existing surfaces which are damaged, lifted, discolored, or showing other imperfections.

I. Finish surfaces as specified in individual Product Sections.

END OF SECTION

COORDINATION AND MEETINGS 011390 - 4

SECTION 001270 - UNIT PRICES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for unit prices.

B. Related Section:

1. Division 1 Section "Contract Modification Procedures" for procedures for submitting and handling Change Orders.

2. Division 1 Section “Summary of Work” for proposal form.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Unit price is an amount incorporated in the Agreement, applicable during the duration of the Work as a price per unit of measurement for materials, equipment, or services, or a portion of the Work, added to or deducted from the Contract Sum by appropriate modification, if the scope of Work or estimated quantities of Work required by the Contract Documents are increased or decreased.

1.3 PROCEDURES

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

B. Measurement and Payment: Refer to individual Specification Sections for work that requires establishment of unit prices. Methods of measurement and payment for unit prices are specified in those Sections.

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

D. List of Unit Prices: A schedule of unit prices is included in Part 3. Specification Sections referenced in the schedule contain requirements for materials described under each unit price.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Not Used

UNIT PRICES 012200 - 1

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF UNIT PRICES

A. Unit Price No. 1: INSTALL FLOOR LEVELING MATERIAL OVER EXISTING

STRUCTURAL SLAB TO RECEIVE NEW WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE

FOLLOWING TOPPING SLAB REMOVAL AT THE FIRST FLOOR PERIMETER.

1. Description: Install structural floor leveling material to prepare

2. Unit of Measurement: Square Foot.

B. Unit Price No. 2: AFTER HOURS AND WEEKEND PROJECT CONSTRUCTION

ACTIVITIES

1. Description: Normal working hours for this project are 6:00am though 6:00pm Monday through Friday; provide hourly rates for the following trades

2. Description: Provide hourly Rates for the following Trades for After Hours and Weekend Project Construction Activities cnenw :

a. Carpenter:

b. Concrete Labor:

c. Electrician:

d. Field Superintendent:

e. Heavy Equipment Operator:

f. Iron worker:

g. Laborer:

h. Landscape Installation:

i. Painter

j. Sheet Metal Worker:

k. Structural Steel Labor:

l. Trade Foreman

m. Project Manager:

n. Underground Utility Installation:

3. Unit of Measure: Cost per hour of work.

END OF SECTION

UNIT PRICES 012200 - 2

SECTION 012300 - ALTERNATES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for alternates.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Alternate: An amount proposed by bidders and stated on the Bid Form for certain work defined in the bidding requirements that may be added to or deducted from the base bid amount if the Owner decides to accept a corresponding change either in the amount of construction to be completed or in the products, materials, equipment, systems, or installation methods described in the Contract Documents.

1. Alternates described in this Section are part of the Work only if enumerated in the Agreement.

2. The cost or credit for each alternate is the net addition to or deduction from the Contract Sum to incorporate alternates into the Work. No other adjustments are made to the Contract Sum.

1.4 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Revise or adjust affected adjacent work as necessary to completely integrate work of the alternate into Project.

1. Include, as part of each alternate, miscellaneous devices, accessory objects, and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation, whether or not indicated as part of alternate.

B. Execute accepted alternates under the same conditions as other Work of the Contract.

C. Schedule: A Part 3 "Schedule of Alternates" Article is included at the end of this Section.

Specification Sections referenced in schedule contain requirements for materials necessary to achieve the work described under each alternate.

ALTERNATES 012300 - 1

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES

A. Alternate No. 1 - Photovoltaic System Size

1. Base Bid: The base bid of this project is to install six (6) inverters and associated panels and equipment as shown on Sheet EP600 and outlined in the Division 26 specifications.

2. Alternate: The bid alternate is to install ten (10) inverters and associated panels and equipment as shown on Sheet EP600. This alternate is referred to as Bid Option #1 in the drawings.

B. Alternate No. 2 - Advanced Inverter Monitoring

1. Base Bid: The base bid of this project is to daisy chain the communication cable to each inverter so that the system will be monitored as a whole by the base wide Metasys system. Refer to the EP series of the drawings, Division 26 and Division 27 specifications.

2. Alternate: The bid alternate is to provide each inverter with it's own communication line and monitoring points so that the base Metasys system can monitor each inverter separately. This alternate is referred to Bid Option #2 in the drawings.

C. Alternate No. 3 - Lightning Protection System

1. Base Bid: The base bid of this project will not include a lightning protection system.

2. Alternate: The bid alternate is to provide a lightning protection system as shown on the

EP series of the drawings and outline in specification section 264113.

\END OF SECTION 012300

ALTERNATES 012300 - 2

SECTION 012500 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for substitutions.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 016000 "Product Requirements" for requirements for submitting comparable product submittals for products by listed manufacturers.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Substitutions: Changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those required by the Contract Documents and proposed by Contractor.

1. Substitutions for Cause: Changes proposed by Contractor that are required due to changed Project conditions, such as unavailability of product, regulatory changes, or unavailability of required warranty terms.

2. Substitutions for Convenience: Changes proposed by Contractor or Owner that are not required in order to meet other Project requirements but may offer advantage to Contractor or Owner.

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Substitution Requests: Submit three copies of each request for consideration. Identify product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification Section number and title and Drawing numbers and titles.

1. Substitution Request Form: Use CSI Form 1.5C.

2. Documentation: Show compliance with requirements for substitutions and the following, as applicable:

a. Statement indicating why specified product or fabrication or installation method cannot be provided, if applicable.

b. Coordination of information, including a list of changes or revisions needed to other parts of the Work and to construction performed by Owner and separate contractors that will be necessary to accommodate proposed substitution.

c. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitutions with those of the Work specified. Include annotated copy of applicable Specification Section.

Significant qualities may include attributes, such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, sustainable design characteristics, warranties, and specific features and requirements indicated. Indicate deviations, if any, from the Work specified.

SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES 012500 - 1

d. Product Data, including drawings and descriptions of products and fabrication and installation procedures.

e. Samples, where applicable or requested.

f. Certificates and qualification data, where applicable or requested.

g. List of similar installations for completed projects, with project names and addresses as well as names and addresses of architects and owners.

h. Material test reports from a qualified testing agency, indicating and interpreting test results for compliance with requirements indicated.

i. Research reports evidencing compliance with building code in effect for Project, from ICC-ES.

j. Detailed comparison of Contractor's construction schedule using proposed substitutions with products specified for the Work, including effect on the overall Contract Time. If specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within the Contract Time, include letter from manufacturer, on manufacturer's letterhead, stating date of receipt of purchase order, lack of availability, or delays in delivery.

k. Cost information, including a proposal of change, if any, in the Contract Sum.

l. Contractor's certification that proposed substitution complies with requirements in the Contract Documents, except as indicated in substitution request, is compatible with related materials and is appropriate for applications indicated.

m. Contractor's waiver of rights to additional payment or time that may subsequently become necessary because of failure of proposed substitution to produce indicated results.

3. Architect's Action: If necessary, Architect will request additional information or documentation for evaluation within seven days of receipt of a request for substitution.

Architect will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution within 15 days of receipt of request, or seven days of receipt of additional information or documentation, whichever is later.

a. Forms of Acceptance: Change Order, Construction Change Directive, or Architect's Supplemental Instructions for minor changes in the Work.

b. Use product specified if Architect does not issue a decision on use of a proposed substitution within time allocated.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Compatibility of Substitutions: Investigate and document compatibility of proposed substitution with related products and materials. Engage a qualified testing agency to perform compatibility tests recommended by manufacturers.

1.5 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Revise or adjust affected work as necessary to integrate work of the approved substitutions.

SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES 012500 - 2

1.6 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Substitutions for Cause: Submit requests for substitution immediately on discovery of need for change, but not later than 15 days prior to time required for preparation and review of related submittals.

1. Conditions: Architect will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Architect will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

a. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.

b. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

c. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule.

d. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of authorities having jurisdiction prior to submission for review.

e. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.

f. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work.

g. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

h. If requested substitution involves more than one contractor, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all contractors involved.

B. Substitutions for Convenience: Not allowed after Bid Opening unless otherwise indicated.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 012500

SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES 012500 - 3

SECTION 012600 - CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for handling and processing Contract modifications.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 012500 "Substitution Procedures" for administrative procedures for handling requests for substitutions made after the Contract award.

1.2 MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK

A. Architect will issue supplemental instructions authorizing minor changes in the Work, not involving adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time, on AIA Document G710.

1.3 PROPOSAL REQUESTS

A. Owner-Initiated Proposal Requests: Architect will issue a detailed description of proposed changes in the Work that may require adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time. If necessary, the description will include supplemental or revised Drawings and Specifications.

1. Work Change Proposal Requests issued by Architect are not instructions either to stop work in progress or to execute the proposed change.

2. Within time specified in Proposal Request or 20 calendar days, when not otherwise specified, after receipt of Proposal Request, submit a quotation estimating cost adjustments to the Contract Sum and the Contract Time necessary to execute the change.

a. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total amount of purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

b. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

c. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change, including all soft costs, which may apply.

d. Include an updated Contractor's construction schedule that indicates the effect of the change, including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.

e. Quotation Form: Use forms acceptable to Architect.

B. Contractor-Initiated Proposals: If latent or changed conditions require modifications to the Contract, Contractor may initiate a claim by submitting a request for a change to Architect.

CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES 012600 - 1

1. Include a statement outlining reasons for the change and the effect of the change on the Work. Provide a complete description of the proposed change. Indicate the effect of the proposed change on the Contract Sum and the Contract Time.

2. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total amount of purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

3. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

4. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change, including all overhead and profit, itemized.

5. Include an updated Contractor's construction schedule that indicates the effect of the change, including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.

6. Comply with requirements in Section 012500 "Substitution Procedures" if the proposed change requires substitution of one product or system for product or system specified.

7. Proposal Request Form: Use form acceptable to Architect.

1.4 CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES

A. On Owner's approval of a Work Change Proposal Request, Architect will issue a Change Order for signatures of Owner and Contractor on Form provided by Owner.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 012600

CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES 012600 - 2

SECTION 012900 - PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and process Applications for Payment.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Schedule of Values: A statement furnished by Contractor allocating portions of the Contract Sum to various portions of the Work and used as the basis for reviewing Contractor's Applications for Payment.

1.4 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation of the schedule of values with preparation of Contractor's construction schedule. Cost-loaded Critical Path Method Schedule may serve to satisfy requirements for the schedule of values.

1. Coordinate line items in the schedule of values with items required to be indicated as separate activities in Contractor's construction schedule.

2. Submit the schedule of values to Architect through Construction Manager at earliest possible date, but no later than seven days before the date scheduled for submittal of initial Applications for Payment.

3. Subschedules for Phased Work: Where the Work is separated into phases requiring separately phased payments, provide subschedules showing values coordinated with each phase of payment.

4. Subschedules for Separate Elements of Work: Where the Contractor's construction schedule defines separate elements of the Work, provide subschedules showing values coordinated with each element.

5. Subschedules for Separate Design Contracts: Where the Owner has retained design professionals under separate contracts who will each provide certification of payment requests, provide subschedules showing values coordinated with the scope of each design services contract, as described in Section 011000 "Summary."

B. Format and Content: Use Project Manual table of contents as a guide to establish line items for the schedule of values. Provide at least one line item for each Specification Section.

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1. Identification: Include the following Project identification on the schedule of values:

a. Project name and location.

b. Owner's name.

c. Owner's Project number.

d. Name of Architect.

e. Architect's Project number.

f. Contractor's name and address.

g. Date of submittal.

2. Arrange schedule of values consistent with format of AIA Document G703.

3. Arrange the schedule of values in tabular form, with separate columns to indicate the following for each item listed:

a. Related Specification Section or division.

b. Description of the Work.

c. Name of subcontractor.

d. Name of manufacturer or fabricator.

e. Name of supplier.

f. Change Orders (numbers) that affect value.

g. Dollar value of the following, as a percentage of the Contract Sum to nearest one-hundredth percent, adjusted to total 100 percent. Round dollar amounts to whole dollars, with total equal to Contract Sum.

1) Labor.

2) Materials.

4. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of Applications for Payment and progress reports. Provide multiple line items for principal subcontract amounts in excess of five percent of the Contract Sum.

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

a. Differentiate between items stored on-site and items stored off-site.

6. Allowances: Provide a separate line item in the schedule of values for each allowance.

Show line-item value of unit-cost allowances, as a product of the unit cost, multiplied by measured quantity. Use information indicated in the Contract Documents to determine quantities.

7. Overhead Costs, Proportional Distribution: Include total cost and proportionate share of general overhead and profit for each line item.

8. Overhead Costs, Separate Line Items: Show cost of temporary facilities and other major cost items that are not direct cost of actual work-in-place as separate line items.

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1.5 APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT

A. Each Application for Payment following the initial Application for Payment shall be consistent with previous applications and payments, as certified by Architect and Construction Manager and paid for by Owner.

B. Payment Application Times: Submit Application for Payment to Architect by the <Insert day> of the month. The period covered by each Application for Payment is one month, ending on the last day of the month.

1. Submit draft copy of Application for Payment seven days prior to due date for review by Architect.

C. Application for Payment Forms: Use AIA Document G702 and AIA Document G703 as form for Applications for Payment.

1. Other Application for Payment forms proposed by the Contractor may be acceptable to Architect and Owner. Submit forms for approval with initial submittal of schedule of values.

D. Application Preparation: Complete every entry on form. Notarize and execute by a person authorized to sign legal documents on behalf of Contractor. Architect will return incomplete applications without action.

1. Entries shall match data on the schedule of values and Contractor's construction schedule.

Use updated schedules if revisions were made.

2. Include amounts for work completed following previous Application for Payment, whether or not payment has been received. Include only amounts for work completed at time of Application for Payment.

3. Include amounts of Change Orders and Construction Change Directives issued before last day of construction period covered by application.

4. Indicate separate amounts for work being carried out under Owner-requested project acceleration.

E. Stored Materials: Include in Application for Payment amounts applied for materials or equipment purchased or fabricated and stored, but not yet installed. Differentiate between items stored on-site and items stored off-site.

1. Provide certificate of insurance, evidence of transfer of title to Owner, and consent of surety to payment for stored materials.

2. Provide supporting documentation that verifies amount requested, such as paid invoices.

Match amount requested with amounts indicated on documentation; do not include overhead and profit on stored materials.

3. Provide summary documentation for stored materials indicating the following:

a. Value of materials previously stored and remaining stored as of date of previous Applications for Payment.

b. Value of previously stored materials put in place after date of previous Application for Payment and on or before date of current Application for Payment.

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c. Value of materials stored since date of previous Application for Payment and remaining stored as of date of current Application for Payment.

F. Initial Application for Payment: Administrative actions and submittals that must precede or coincide with submittal of first Application for Payment include the following:

1. List of subcontractors.

2. Schedule of values.

3. Contractor's construction schedule (preliminary if not final).

4. Combined Contractor's construction schedule (preliminary if not final) incorporating

Work of multiple contracts, with indication of acceptance of schedule by each Contractor.

5. Products list (preliminary if not final).

6. Sustainable design action plans, including preliminary project materials cost data.

7. Schedule of unit prices.

8. Submittal schedule (preliminary if not final).

9. List of Contractor's staff assignments.

10. List of Contractor's principal consultants.

11. Copies of building permits.

12. Copies of authorizations and licenses from authorities having jurisdiction for performance of the Work.

13. Initial progress report.

14. Report of preconstruction conference.

15. Certificates of insurance and insurance policies.

16. Performance and payment bonds.

17. Data needed to acquire Owner's insurance.

G. Application for Payment at Substantial Completion: After Architect issues the Certificate of Substantial Completion, submit an Application for Payment showing 100 percent completion for portion of the Work claimed as substantially complete.

1. Include documentation supporting claim that the Work is substantially complete and a statement showing an accounting of changes to the Contract Sum.

a. Complete administrative actions, submittals, and Work preceding this application, as described in Section 017700 "Closeout Procedures."

2. This application shall reflect Certificate(s) of Substantial Completion issued previously for Owner occupancy of designated portions of the Work.

H. Final Payment Application: After completing Project closeout requirements, submit final Application for Payment with releases and supporting documentation not previously submitted and accepted, including, but not limited, to the following:

1. Evidence of completion of Project closeout requirements.

2. Certification of completion of final punch list items.

3. Insurance certificates for products and completed operations where required and proof that taxes, fees, and similar obligations were paid.

4. Updated final statement, accounting for final changes to the Contract Sum.

5. AIA Document G706.

6. Evidence that claims have been settled.

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7. Final meter readings for utilities, a measured record of stored fuel, and similar data as of date of Substantial Completion or when Owner took possession of and assumed responsibility for corresponding elements of the Work.

8. Final liquidated damages settlement statement.

9. Proof that taxes, fees, and similar obligations are paid.

10. Waivers and releases.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 012900

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SECTION 0013000 - SUBMITTALS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Submittal Schedule.

B. Submittal procedures.

C. Format Of Submittals.

D. Construction progress schedules.

E. Proposed Products list.

F. Waste Management Plan in accordance with AMS Clause # 3.6.3-22

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 0 - Quality Requirements: Manufacturers' field services and reports.

B. Section 0017000 - Contract Closeout: Contract warranties, bonds, manufacturers' certificates, and closeout submittals.

1.3 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULES

A. Submit to the Contracting Officer three (3) copies of a submittal schedule at the first progress meeting. Schedule shall include but not be limited to specification Section number, specification title, paragraph number, and/or drawing number, description of submitted item, date submitted, date to location, reviewer action. Update the schedule at each subsequent progress meeting. Refer to example of schedule as attached at the end of this Section.

1.4 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Transmit each submittal with Contracting Officer accepted completed transmittal form as attached to this specification Section.

B. Sequentially number the transmittal forms. Revise submittals with original number and a sequential alphabetic suffix. Example: 262200-01-00 - Low Voltage Transformers. If a resubmittal is required, the subsequent submittal number would be 262200-02-01 - Low Voltage Transformers.

C. Identify Project, Contractor, Subcontractor or Supplier; pertinent drawing and detail number, and specification Section number, as appropriate.

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D. Apply Contractor's stamp, signed or initialed certifying that review, verification of Products required, field dimensions, adjacent construction Work, and coordination of information, is in accordance with the requirements of the Work and Contract Documents. If the Contractor's review has not been completed, the submittal will be returned with no action.

E. Schedule submittals to expedite the Project. Electronically deliver submittals to Architect at ca@fsb-ae.com. The Architect will review the submittal and forward to the Contracting Officer e-mail address for review. Coordinate submission of related items.

F. For each submittal for review, allow fourteen (21 Calendar days) excluding delivery time to and from the Contractor.

G. Identify variations from Contract Documents and Product or system limitations, which may be detrimental to successful performance of the completed Work.

H. Provide space for Architect, Contractor and Contracting Officer review stamps.

I. On submittals that are catagorized as "revise and resubmit", identify all changes made since previous submission.

J. Distribute copies of reviewed submittals as appropriate. Instruct parties to promptly report any inability to comply with provisions.

K. Submittals not requested will not be recognized or processed.

L. Waste Management Plan in accordance with AMS Clause # 3.6.3-22. Periodic (monthly) demolition waste management/disposition inventories should be submitted.

1.5 FORMAT OF SUBMITTALS

A. Electronic submittals are preferred. Coordinate procedure with the project manager. Submittals of entire systems shall be submitted as a complete unit with necessary appurtenances related and/or a part of the systems unit. Systems shall be defined as follows but not limited to those listed: HVAC, plumbing, and any other system which will require sub-systems for the system to work in a manner as designed in the Contract Documents.

B. Identifying Submittals: Identify submittals, except sample panel and sample installation, with the following information permanently adhered to or noted on each separate component of each submittal and noted on the transmittal form. Tab indexed Section dividers as required to separate components or Products. Mark each copy of each submittal identically, with the following:

1. Project title and location.

2. Construction contract number.

3. The Section number of the specification Section by which the submittal is required

(262200-01-00 - Low Voltage Transformers))

4. The name, address, and telephone number of the Subcontractor, supplier, manufacturer and any other second tier Contractor associated with the submittal.

5. Product identification and location in Project.

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C. Format for Product Data:

1. Submit electronic copies which the Contract requires, one (1) copy the Contractor shall submit as a Project record documents in accordance with Section 001700. Present Product data submittals for each Section as a complete submittal. Include a table of contents listing page and catalog item numbers for Product data.

2. Indicate, by prominent notation, each Product which is being submitted; indicate the specification Section number and paragraph number to which it pertains. Identify applicable Products, models, options, and other data. Provide results of test reports specified in each specification Section. Supplement manufacturers' standard data to provide information unique to this Project.

3. Indicate Product utility and electrical characteristics, utility connection requirements, and location of utility outlets for service for functional equipment and appliances.

4. Supplement Product data with material prepared for the Project to satisfy submittal requirements for which Product data does not exist. Identify this material as developed specifically for the Project.

5. After review distribute in accordance with the Submittal Procedures article above and provide copies for record documents described in Section 001700 - CONTRACT

CLOSEOUT.

D. Format for Shop Drawings:

1. Electronic submittals are preferred. Coordinate procedure with the project manager.

2. Shop drawings shall not be less than 8 1/2 by 11 inches nor more than 30 x 42 inches.

Present 8-1/2 x 11-sized shop drawings as a part of the bound volume for the submittals required by the Section. Present larger drawings in sets. Include on each drawing the drawing title, number, date, and revision numbers and dates, in addition to the information required in the paragraph entitled "Identifying Submittals." Dimension drawings, except diagrams and schematic drawings; prepare drawings demonstrating interface with other trades to scale. Identify materials and Products for Work shown.

3. Shop Drawings: Submit for review. After review, produce copies and distribute in accordance with the SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES article above and for record documents purposes described in Section 0 - CONTRACT CLOSEOUT.

4. Indicate special utility and electrical characteristics, utility connection requirements, and location of utility outlets for service for functional equipment and appliances.

E. Format of Samples:

1. Furnish samples in the sizes below, unless otherwise specified or unless the manufacturer has prepackaged samples of approximately the same size as specified:

a. Sample of Equipment or Device: Full size.

b. Sample of Materials less than 2 by 3 inches: Built up to 8 1/2 by 11 inches.

c. Sample of Materials exceeding 8 1/2 by 11 inches: Cut down to 8 1/2 by 11 inches and adequate to indicate color, texture, and material variations.

d. Sample of Linear Devices or Materials: 10-inch length or length to be supplied, if less than 10 inches. Examples of linear devices or materials are conduit and handrails.

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