Attachment 2 - Specifications.pdf

B260/B009 & B60 HVAC IMPROVEMENTS 010150 – 1

PINE KNOT JOB CORPS CCC GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B260/B009 & B60 WPO/CONFERENCE & WASHINGTON DORM

HVAC IMPROVEMENTS

PINE KNOT JOB CORPS CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CENTER

SECTION 010150

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – SUMMARY OF WORK

4.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Work for this project requires the contractor to be responsible for supplying all labor, materials, equipment, utilities, miscellaneous items, freight and delivery and all necessary valid licenses for the work summarized as follows:

1. Base Bid Item 1: B260/B009 WPO Conference HVAC Replacement

a. Remove and dispose of existing 2-ton package unit

b. Furnish and install 2-ton mini-split heat pump system

2. Base Bid Item 2: B60 Washington Dorm HVAC Replacement

a. Remove and dispose of existing 5-ton split system heat pump

b. Furnish and install 5-ton split system heat pump

4.2 LOCATION

A. This project is located at the Pine Knot Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center located approximately one mile from Pine Knot, Kentucky. The address is 132 Job Corps Road, Pine Knot, KY 42635.

B. Driving instructions can be obtained from the Center by calling 606-354-2176.

4.3 WORK HOURS

A. Work hours for this project are between 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday through Friday.

Workers are required to check-in daily at the administrative office.

4.4 USE OF PREMISES

A. Confine constructions operations to immediate area of work. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

B. Government will occupy site and buildings during entire construction period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the work so as not to interfere with Government's day-to-day operations.

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C. Keep driveways, parking areas, loading areas and entrances to buildings clear and available to Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times.

Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Government.

4.5 DEFINITIONS

A. The following terms in any combination relating to the installation of products/materials:

install, furnish, provide, or similar statements; mean that the contractor is responsible for the procurement and installation of the products unless it is specifically designated as either a government furnished item, supply only product, or spare.

4.6 STANDARDS AND CODES

A. All contract work shall adhere to the most recent version of:

1. All the International Code Council Family of codes (ICC) e.g. International

Building Code (IBC), International Fire Code (IFC), and International Mechanical Code (IMC).

2. All National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and Standards e.g. , NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 1: Fire Code, and NFPA 101- Life Safety Code.

3. Architectural Barriers Act Standards (ABA or ABAAS).

4. Product Manufacturer’s installation instructions.

4.7 QUALIFICATIONS

A. When applicable to specific contract work items:

1. Electrical work shall be performed by journey level electricians licensed in the

State of contract performance or trainees/apprentices working under the direct supervision of State-licensed electrical supervisors (or State equivalent).

2. Plumbing work shall be performed by journey level plumbers licensed in the State of contract performance or trainees/apprentices working under the direct supervision of State-licensed plumbing supervisors (or State equivalent).

3. Fire Alarm work shall be performed by NICET certified fire alarm technicians.

4.8 ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS

A. This Federal contract is exempt from State permitting requirements. However, electrical work must be inspected by a third-party Inspector who is either State-licensed or ICC-certified. The Contractor will arrange for the inspection and pay any fees required for the inspection and associated report; arrangement may include completion and submission of load calculations, permit applications, and any other required coordination. The Inspector does not have any jurisdictional authority on Federal projects. The USFS is the jurisdiction having authority. The inspection will be based on the most recent version of the NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC) and currently adopted State codes. A list of

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deficiencies with corresponding code reference is to be provided in a report signed by the inspector. The addressee in the report is to be the Job Corps Center. The Inspector will provide a copy of their current inspection credentials with the inspection report. The Contractor will submit the report to the COR. The CO will determine which deficiency/violations will be enforced for the Contractor to fix.

4.9 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Smoking is permitted on campus only in the designated smoking area.

4.10 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

A. Schedule of Items:

1. Provide pricing for all items listed in the Schedule of Items.

2. Contract award will be made for all Base Items.

B. Base Items (BI):

1. Base Item No. 1 – B260/B009 WPO Conference HVAC Replacement

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. System designation: 260-01

c. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to:

i. Remove and dispose existing electric cooling/gas heat package unit

(Goodman GPG1224070)

ii. Purge existing refrigerant and capture/dispose in accordance with state and federal requirements.

iii. Modification and connection to existing ducts, electrical system, controls, and fire alarm interlocks (if applicable) as required for replacement of equipment, code compliance, and full functionality.

iv. Selective demolition, cutting, and patching required for equipment replacement.

v. Install mini-split heat pump system of specified cooling and heating capacity.

The system shall consist of one outdoor unit connected to two wall mounted indoor head units in the locations indicated.

vi. Wall-mounted support bracket for outside unit or precast equipment pad on compacted aggregate base.

vii. Reuse existing HVAC branch circuit for mini-split system with new disconnect.

viii. Weather seal all new wall penetrations with materials compatible with and matching existing construction.

ix. Fill in abandoned wall penetrations and restore interior and exterior wall faces to match adjacent surfaces.

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x. Apply primer and two finish coats of interior paint to entire interior wall impacted by the work. Match color and finish of existing interior walls.

xi. Deficiencies: NA.

2. Base Item No. 2 – B6 Washington Dorm HVAC Replacement

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. System designation: 8002

c. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to:

i. Remove and dispose existing split system heat pump and electric heat strips

(Trane 2TWA00B0A3000AB/ TWE060A300EL)

ii. Purge existing refrigerant and capture/dispose in accordance with state and federal requirements.

iii. Modification and connection to existing ducts, electrical system, controls, and fire alarm interlocks (if applicable) as required for replacement of equipment, code compliance, and full functionality.

iv. Selective demolition, cutting, and patching required for equipment replacement.

v. Install new split system heat pump with electric auxiliary heat strips to replicate existing system capabilities.

vi. Weather seal all wall penetrations associated with the installation with materials compatible with and matching existing construction.

vii. Fill in abandoned wall penetrations associated with the installation and restore interior and exterior wall faces to match adjacent surfaces.

Deficiencies: NA.

4.11 PRODUCTS

A. 260-01: Mini-Split Heat Pump System

1. Basis of Design Product: Daikin MXL series outdoor unit with two (2) equally-sized FTXS series indoor unit.

2. Energy Star Certified.

3. System Cooling Capacity: 24k BTU/hr, 12k BTU/hr indoor units.

4. System Heating Capacity: 24K BTU/hr.12k BTU/hr indoor units

5. Refrigerant: R410A.

6. Cooling Operating Range: 14°F – 115°F .

7. Heating Operating Range: -13°F – 60°F

8. Warranty: 5-year minimum manufacturer standard limited all parts warranty.

9. Accessories:

a. Programmable thermostat – external or integral to interior unit.

b. Wall-mounted condenser support bracket – stainless steel, rated for condenser weight. Fastened with stainless fasteners/anchors to exterior wall.

Mount condenser approximately 18” above grade, do not obstruct windows, doors, disconnect, or other operable parts.

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c. Precast concrete equipment pad – exceeds condensing unit dimensions by 6”- 12” on each side. Locate beyond roof drip line. Clear and remove/dispose of mulch and topsoil within the equipment pad footprint. Furnish and compact aggregate base rock to minimum depth of 6”. Place pad. Dress and restore disturbed area around work.

d. Condensate drain kit. Provide drain kit surface mounted on interior wall surface, extend down wall and extend out through exterior wall approximately 12” above grade.

B. 8002: Split-System Heat Pump.

1. Basis of Design Product: Trane Odyssey Split System

2. Outdoor unit:

a. Voltage: 208 V.

b. Frequency: 60Hz.

c. Phase: 3 ph.

d. Cooling Capacity: 5-ton nominal.

3. Indoor unit:

a. Voltage: 208 V.

b. Frequency: 60Hz.

c. Phase: 3 ph.

d. Cooling Capacity: 5 ton.

e. Drive Type: VFD

f. Fan Capacity: 2000 cfm.

g. Filter and Filter Section: 2”x16”x25” or approved equivalent, throwaway type, MERV 13.

h. Electric Resistance Heating Assembly:

1) Contractor shall identify existing electric heat capacity and provide a new assembly of the same nominal output and compatible with the new HVAC equipment.

4. Minimum Efficiency Requirements:

1) Air Handler EER: 11.3

2) Condensing Unit Only EER: 12.5

3) IEER: 14.1

4) Coefficient of Performance @ 47º F: 3.4

5. Refrigerant: R410A.

6. Low ambient: Cooling operable to 50 º F or lower outdoor air temperature.

7. Programmable thermostat, mounted in the same location as the existing thermostat.

8. Warranty: 1-year parts and labor and 5-year manufacturer parts warranty on compressors.

C. Additional instructions are as follows:

1. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and referenced codes and standards.

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2. Coordinate location of new mini-split system with existing building systems, do not obstruct operable parts, equipment, or egress routes. Update existing branch circuit as need to support new indoor and outdoor units.

3. Disconnects: Install UL listed disconnects in enclosures NEMA rated for the environment they will be installed in.

4. Refrigerant lines:

a. ACR copper, meeting ASTM B280.

b.Insulation: closed cell expanded rubber EPDM insulation complying with ASTM C534, 1-inch thick or CO approved equivalent.

c. Route refrigerant lines to minimize the length of the lineset and exposure to incidental damage. Provide exterior and interior line set covers as needed for any exposed linesets.

d.Cut, patch, and seal finishes and surfaces as required for new line installation.

5. Electrical/extension of existing:

a. Wiring: Copper, stranded conductor, 600-volt insulation, Type

THHN/THWN.

b.Exterior Conduit: PVC Schedule 80, provide frost sleeves for buried conduit to building mounted fixed boxes or devices.

c. Exterior Conduit for Equipment Connection: Liquid tight, flexible metal.

d.Interior Conduit: EMT.

e. Conduit between disconnect and interior equipment: FMC.

f. Exterior disconnects, NEMA 3R or 4x, sized and rated according to the NEC and equipment provider’s recommendations.

PART 2 – PROJECT SCHEDULE

5.1 PROJECT SCHEDULE

ITEM* REQUIRED DUE DATE (calendar days)

Pre-Construction Conference

Within 10 days of Award (virtually)

Notice To Proceed (NTP)

Issued first weekday after Pre-Construction Conference

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Bonds 10 days after Award

Action and Informational Submittals

12 days after NTP (CORs have 12 days to return)

Closeout Submittals

Prior to CO acceptance of project

Contract Release form and final pay request

10 days after CO acceptance of project

* All items above must be included in Contractor’s construction schedule

PART 3 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

6.1 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Government approval.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Government approval. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

6.2 PROCEDURES

A. Contractor Responsibilities

1. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents.

2. Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

3. Include the following information on label or cover sheet for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Contractor.

d. Name of manufacturer.

e. Unique identifier, including revision number.

f. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

g. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

h. Date of Contractor’s approval.

i. Statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved by the Contractor for compliance with the Contract Documents.

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4. The Government will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval and will return them without action.

5. Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless the Contracting Officer (CO) observes noncompliance with provisions of the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

6. Submittals must be submitted in electronic PDF format. Submit to CO via email or electronic file transfer site.

7. Only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by Government are to be used for construction.

8. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents will not be reviewed and may be discarded.

B. Processing Time: Time for review shall commence on CO's receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Government will review initial submittal within 12 calendar days.

Additional time may be needed if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. CO will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. Resubmittals: If resubmittal is necessary, it will be resubmitted within 3 calendar days, and reviewed by the Government within 3 calendar days.

6.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Action Submittals required in the Technical Specifications in this contract, if applicable, and as indicated at the end of this subsection.

B. Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. Mark up each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

2. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

f. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

g. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

C. Required Action Submittals

1. Product data and installation instructions for the following:

a. Mini-split system and listed accessories.

b. Split system heat pump and listed accessories

6.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

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A. Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required in the Technical Specifications in this contract, if applicable, and as indicated below:

B. Required Informational Submittals:

1. Accident Prevention Plan.

2. Construction Schedule.

3. Current licensure and/or certifications for individuals indicated in QUALIFICATIONS paragraph above or as required in individual technical sections (when applicable to the project).

6.5 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Closeout Submittals, as follows:

1. One-Year Warranty on Entire Project as required by FAR 52.246–21

2. Project Record Documents.

3. Fully executed and completed copies of product warranties including product registration if applicable to the warranted coverage.

PART 4 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

7.1 USE OF UTILITIES

A. Utilities: Use of Government existing facilities will be permitted without metering and without payment of use charges, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in an acceptable condition. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use. The following are available for use by the contractor: water, and electrical power services. The following are not available: telephone service. The contractor is expected to provide whatever phone service he deems necessary for the duration of the project.

7.2 SANITARY FACILITIES

A. Sanitary facilities are available for use by the Contractor. Facilities must be cleaned and maintained daily.

7.3 STAGING AND STORAGE

A. Coordinate on-site staging and storage requirements with the Center Point of Contact or the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

7.4 CONSTRUCTION WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES

A. Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Containerize and clearly label hazardous, dangerous, or unsanitary waste

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materials separately from other waste. Use of Government waste containers will not be permitted.

7.5 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. Environmental Protection: Contractor shall provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction in ways and by methods that comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

B. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with the national or state Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for erecting structurally adequate barricades, paint with appropriate colors, graphics, and warning signs/lights to inform personnel, students, and the public of possible hazards.

C. Fire Protection.

1. Store combustible materials in containers in fire-safe locations.

2. Maintain unobstructed access to fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, fire-protection facilities, stairways, and other access routes for firefighting. Prohibit smoking in hazardous fire-exposure areas.

3. Supervise welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units, and similar sources of fire ignition.

PART 5 – EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

8.1 EXAMINATION

A. Before beginning work, examine areas and document existing conditions. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. Proceeding with the Work indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.

B. Field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products.

C. Immediately on discovery of the need for clarification of the Contract Documents, submit a request for information to CO. Include a detailed description of problem encountered, together with recommendations for changing the Contract Documents.

8.2 INSTALLATION

A. Locate the Work and components of the Work accurately, in correct alignment and elevation to fit with existing construction.

B. Make vertical work plumb and make horizontal work level.

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C. Install per manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations.

8.3 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. Clean Project site and work areas daily, including common areas. Dispose of materials lawfully.

1. Comply with NFPA 241 requirements for removal of combustible waste materials and debris.

2. Do not hold materials more than 7 days during normal weather or 3 days if the temperature is expected to rise above 80 deg F (27 deg C).

B. Burying or burning waste materials on-site will not be permitted. Washing waste materials down sewers or into waterways will not be permitted.

8.4 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED CONSTRUCTION

A. Provide protection and maintain conditions that ensure installed Work does not get damaged or deteriorated prior to Substantial Completion.

8.5 CORRECTION OF THE WORK

A. Repair or remove and replace defective construction. Restore damaged substrates and finishes.

1. Repairing includes replacing defective parts, refinishing damaged surfaces, touching up with matching materials, and properly adjusting operating equipment.

PART 6 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

9.1 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. Definition of Substantial Completion: The Date certified by the CO when construction is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so the Government can occupy or utilize the Work or designated portion thereof for the use for which it is intended, as expressed in the Contract Documents.

B. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for determining date of Substantial Completion, complete the following. List items below that are incomplete in request.

1. Prepare a list of items to be completed and corrected (punch list), the value of items on the list, and reasons why the Work is not complete.

2. Advise the CO of pending insurance changeover requirements.

3. Submit specific warranties, workmanship bonds, final certifications, and similar documents.

4. Obtain and submit releases permitting Government unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities.

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5. Deliver tools, spare parts, extra materials, and similar items to location designated by Government. Label with manufacturer's name and model number where applicable.

6. Complete startup testing of systems.

7. Submit changeover information related to Government occupancy, use, operation, and maintenance.

8. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting.

9. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual defects.

C. Inspection: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. CO will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection or will notify Contractor of items, either on Contractor's list or additional items identified by CO, that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

2. Results of completed inspection will form the basis of requirements for Final Completion.

9.2 FINAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for determining date of Final Completion, complete the following:

1. Submit certified copy of CO’s Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by CO. The certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

2. Submit evidence of final, continuing insurance coverage complying with insurance requirements.

3. Instruct Government personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems.

B. Inspections: Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. CO will prepare a final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will notify Contractor of construction that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

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9.3 LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS (PUNCH LIST)

A. Preparation: Submit two copies of list. Include name and identification of each space and area affected by construction operations for incomplete items and items needing correction including, if necessary, areas disturbed by Contractor that are outside the limits of construction.

9.4 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. General: Do not use Project Record Documents for construction purposes. Protect Project Record Documents from deterioration and loss. Provide access to Project Record Documents for CO's reference during normal working hours.

B. Provide Draft of Project Record Drawings at Substantial Completion. CO will return reviewed copy. Provide Final Project Record Drawings at Final Completion.

C. Record Drawings: Maintain and submit one set of blue- or black-line white prints of Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings.

1. Mark Record Prints to show the actual installation where installation varies from that shown originally. Require individual or entity who obtained record data, whether individual or entity is Installer, subcontractor, or similar entity, to prepare the marked-up Record Prints.

a. Give particular attention to information on concealed elements that cannot be readily identified and recorded later.

b. Record data as soon as possible after obtaining it. Record and check the markup before enclosing concealed installations.

2. Mark record sets with erasable, red-colored pencil. Use other colors to distinguish between changes for different categories of the Work at the same location.

3. Note Construction Change Directive numbers, Change Order numbers, alternate numbers, and similar identification where applicable.

4. Identify and date each Record Drawing; include the designation "PROJECT RECORD DRAWING" in a prominent location. Organize into manageable sets;

bind each set with durable paper cover sheets. Include identification on cover sheets.

9.5 FINAL CLEANING

A. General: Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations.

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B. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces.

C. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for certification of Substantial Completion for entire Project or for a portion of Project:

1. Clean Project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste material, litter, and other foreign substances.

2. Remove tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus material from Project site.

3. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred, exposed finishes and surfaces.

Replace finishes and surfaces that cannot be satisfactorily repaired or restored or that already show evidence of repair or restoration.

D. Remove waste materials from Project site and dispose of lawfully.

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