Attachment 2 Specifications.pdf

95% - Not For Construction Greenhouse Renovation – Phase V

Fargo, ND Specifications

NORTHERN CROP SCIENCE LABORATORIES

(NCSL)

FARGO, ND

A-E Contract No: 12805B23D0005

Submitted to:

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL

RESEARCH SERVICE

11 May 2026

Submitted by:

The Schemmer Associates

Page Southerland Page

USDA Greenhouse Renovation - Phase V 95% Submittal - Not for Construction NCSL - Fargo, North Dakota 11 May 2026

Project Information 00-01-02 - Page 1

SECTION 00-01-02 - PROJECT INFORMATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

A. Project Name: USDA NCSL Greenhouse Renovation Ph V.

B. Architect's Project Number: 09228.021.

1307 18th Street North.

Fargo, North Dakota 58102.

C. The Owner, hereinafter referred to as Owner: USDA Ag Research Service

1.02 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A. Summary Project Description: Project is to completely renovate one greenhouse range. Bid alternates are further explained on the Bid Form and Sheet G001.

B. Contract Scope: Construction, demolition, renovation, and hazardous material removal.

C. Fixed Contract Amount:

1.03 PROCUREMENT TIMETABLE

A. The Owner reserves the right to change the schedule or terminate the entire procurement process at any time.

1.04 PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS

A. Documents may be viewed at SAM.gov.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION 00-01-02

USDA Greenhouse Renovation – Phase V 95% Submittal – Not for Construction

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00-01-10 - Page 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00-01-02 PROJECT INFORMATION

00-01-10 TABLE OF CONTENTS

00-31-00 AVALIABLE PROJECT INFORMATION

00-31-26 ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01-01-00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01-01-00.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENT FORMS

01-10-00 SUMMARY

01-23-00 ALTERNATES

01-25-00 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

01-25-00.01 SUBSTITUTION REQUEST FORM

01-30-00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

01-32-16 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE

01-40-00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

01-50-00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01-57-13 TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

01-58-13 TEMPORARY PROJECT SIGNAGE

01-60-00 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

01-61-16 VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC) CONTENT RESTRICTIONS

01-70-00 EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS

01-74-19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

01-78-00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01-79-00 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

01-91-13 COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02-41-00 DEMOLITION

02-82-00 ASBESTOS REMEDIATION

02-82-00.01 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INSPECTION REPORT

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03-30-00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

04-20-00 UNIT MASONRY

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04-72-00 CAST STONE MASONRY

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07-21-00 THERMAL INSULATION

07-27-00 AIR BARRIERS

07-62-00 SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM

07-84-00 FIRESTOPPING

07-92-00 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08-16-13 FIBERGLASS DOORS

08-71-00 DOOR HARDWARE

08-71-00.01 DOOR HARDWARE SCHEDULE

08-80-00 GLAZING

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09-91-13 EXTERIOR PANTING

09-91-23 INTERIOR PAINTING

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

11-53-60 GREENHOUSE EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13-34-13 GREENHOUSES

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22-05-16 EXPANSION FITTINGS AND LOOPS FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22-05-17 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22-05-23.12 BALL VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22-05-29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

22-05-53 IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

22-07-19 PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION

22-11-16 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

22-11-19 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SPECIALTIES

22-13-16 SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING

22-13-19 SANITARY WASTE PIPING SPECIALTIES

22-13-19.13 SANITARY DRAINS

22-15-13 GENERAL SERVICE COMPRESSED AIR PIPING

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING

23-05-13 COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT

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23-05-17 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR HVAC PIPING

23-05-18 ESCUTCHEONS FOR HVAC PIPING

23-05-19 METERS AND GAUGES FOR HVAC PIPING

23-05-23.11 GLOBE VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

23-05-23.12 BALL VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

23-05-23.13 BUTTERFLY VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

23-05-23.14 CHECK VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

23-05-29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

23-05-48.13 VIBRATION CONTROLS FOR HVAC

23-05-53 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

23-05-93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALACING FOR HVAC

23-07-13 DUCT INSULATION

23-07-19 HVAC PIPING INSULATION

23-08-00 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC

23-09-00 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC

23-21-13 HYDRONIC PIPING

23-21-16 HYDRONIC PIPING SPECIALTIES

23-31-13 METAL DUCTS

23-33-00 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

23-34-13 AXIAL HVAC FANS

23-34-16 CENTRIFUGAL HVAC FANS

23-76-00 EVAPORATIVE COOLING SYSTEMS

23-82-36 FINNED TUBE RADIATION HEATERS

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26-00-10 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

26-05-19 LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

26-05-26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26-05-29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 33.13 CONDUITS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 33.16 BOXES AND COVERS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26-05-53 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26-05-73.13 SHORT CIRCUIT STUDIES

26-05-73.16 COORDINATION STUDIES

26-05-73.19 ARC FLASH HAZARD ANALYSIS

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26-08-00 COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26-24-16 PANELBOARDS

26-27-26 WIRING DEVICES

26-41-13 LIGHTNING PROTECTION FOR STRUCTURES

26-51-19 LED INTERIOR LIGHTING

26-52-13 EMERGENCY AND EXIT LIGHTING

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28-10-00 ACCESS CONTROL

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31-23-23.43 GEOFOAM

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SECTION 00-31-00 - AVAILABLE PROJECT INFORMATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 EXISTING CONDITIONS

A. Certain information relating to existing conditions is available to bidders, as follows:

B. Hazardous Material Survey: Entitled Limited Asbestos Survey, dated March 8, 2022.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION 00-31-00

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SECTION 00-31-26 - ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS

ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS CAUTION:

It is brought to the contractor's attention that to the owner's knowledge and belief, asbestos-containing materials (greater than 1%) MAY be present outside the project requirements AND within the building or area. The contractor shall take the necessary precautions so as not to disturb ANY MATERIAL FOUND. If asbestos-containing materials are disturbed, the contractor shall follow and comply with the state rules promulgated under SDCL § 34-44 pertaining to asbestos, and 29 CFR 1926.58, 40 CFR Part 61, 40 CFR Part 763 as in effect and the united states environmental protection agency publication entitled "Guidance for Controlling Asbestos Containing Materials in Builuildings" (EPA 560/5-85-024, JUNE 1985).

ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS STATEMENT:

In accordance with the provisions of SDCL § 34-44-8, all bidders and contractors are hereby notified that to the owner's knowledge and belief, this project DOES involve asbestos-containing materials (greater than 1%). Should asbestos-containing materials be found, proper procedures shall be followed in handling asbestos-containing materials. This statement constitutes the warning and specifications required by SDCL § 34-44-8. The owner or those representing the owner shall not be held responsible or liable for any injury to any individual resulting from his or her handling of or proximity to such materials. Further, the owner shall not be responsible for any extra cost to the bidder or contractor beyond that specified and included in the bid resulting directly or indirectly from handling of or proximity to these materials. Bidders are further instructed that no asbestos-containing materials are to be installed in this project.

The contractor is cautioned that hidden materials unknown to the owner and inaccessible for testing may be found during the demolition work of this project which may be asbestos-containing materials. Proper procedures shall be followed upon discovery of these materials.

The owner or those representing the owner in any capacity shall not be held responsible or liable for any injury or cost to any person resulting from handling of or proximity to such materials.

ASBESTOS LIABILITY STATEMENT:

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In accordance with amended SDCL § 34-44, neither the owner, employees, or agents of the owner, nor any other person may have any claim, right or action against the prime contractor for any asbestos-related injury or damage arising from the activities of a certified asbestos abatement subcontractor. Unless exempt under applicable state and federal law, no asbestos abatement work may be performed except by a certified asbestos contractor. A certified asbestos abatement contractor shall hold the owner, architect, and general contractor harmless from any liability arising from such asbestos abatement contractor's activities on the project. A certified asbestos abatement contractor shall cause the owner and, if acting as a subcontractor, the general contractor to be named as additional insureds and provide sufficient proof of insurance for purposes of this section.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A STATEMENT AT CONCLUSION OF

WORK THAT NO ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS WERE USED IN THE

COMPLETED FACILITY.

END OF SECTION 00-31-26

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SECTION 01-01-00 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.01 GENERAL INTENTION

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

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

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

D. Training:

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

Supervisors shall have completed the 30-hour OSHA training.

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

1.02 STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, and removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

1.03 PROJECT COORDINATION

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

B. Contract Inspector’s Daily Report:

C. Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer and COR a daily report listing the names of all those present on the job site each day, along with their Job Classification, hours of work and a brief description of the work performed by each on that day. The Contract Inspector’s Daily Report is to be submitted at the beginning of work each day for the previous day’s work and shall be maintained throughout the term of the contract.

D. Formal Meetings:

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

1.04 SAFETY SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor shall submit a "site specific" Safety Plan to the Contracting Officer that describes how the contractor is to comply with all applicable OSHA standards and NFPA codes pertaining to construction work to include, but not limited to: General Safety and Health Provisions, Occupational Health and Environmental Controls, Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment, Hand and Power Tools, Welding and Cutting, Electrical, Scaffolds, Fall Protection, Excavations, Demolition, Stairways and Ladders, Toxic and Hazardous Substances, Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Protection. Safety Plan shall identify Contractor and sub-contractor employees who are authorized/qualified to perform electrical work. No work shall proceed until written approval of the Safety Plan by the Contracting Officer. Safety Plan shall describe how the Contractor and/or sub-contractors are to secure equipment, supplies, tools, and chemical products. Contractor and/or sub-contractor equipment, supplies, tools, and chemical products are to be under the control of the Contractor at all times, equipment, supplies tools, and chemical products found not to be under the control of the Contractor or sub-contractor are subject to confiscation and will be reported to the Contracting Officer and COR.

B. The Contractor shall inspect the entire construction site daily, including days without construction work if there are NFPA 101 Life Safety Code deficiencies existing while construction work is shut down, the results of that inspection shall be documented on the attachment “DAILY INSPECTION FORM”, and the form is to be signed and submitted to the Contracting Officer and COR.

C. At no time shall noise exposure to any ARS staff exceed 75 dB. Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer a written notice for proposed work for the subsequent two weeks (a two week “look-ahead”) involving any construction activity that will produce loud noises, heavy vibrations, strong smells, or significant dust inside ARS staff occupied space.

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

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

F. HOT WORK PERMITS:

1. The Contractor will not be permitted to work without this permit when performing hot work.

1.05 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Superintendent will ensure that construction space is secured prior to leaving each day.

B. Security Plan:

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

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

C. Security Procedures:

1. Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without signing in with the superintendent. The general contractor will be responsible for all contractors entering and exiting the site. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

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

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

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

D. Document Control:

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

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

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies and

Contractor must be on site to receive all deliveries.

1.06 FIRE SAFETY

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A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this Article to extent referenced.

Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

a. E84-2007 Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

a. 10-2013 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

b. 30-2015 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

c. 51B-2014 Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

d. 70-2017 National Electrical Code

e. 241-2013 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition

Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

a. 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR

1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to the Contracting Officer and COR for review for compliance with contract requirements. Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, ARS safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of ARS equipment, etc. Documentation shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and COR that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

C. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police, and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

D. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 20 feet exposing overall length, separate by 10 feet.

E. Temporary Construction Partitions: Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide dust control between construction areas and adjoining areas.

F. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

G. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with Contracting Officer and/or COR.

H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily.

Report findings and corrective actions weekly to the Contracting Officer and/or COR.

I. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.

J. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

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K. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with the Contracting Officer and/or COR. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the Contracting Officer and/or COR. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the General Contractor and copies provided to the Contracting Officer and/or COR.

L. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer and/or COR.

M. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer and/or COR. Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to issue/coordinate hot work permits.

N. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction area weekly.

Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to the Contracting Officer and

COR.

O. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

P. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.

Q. Perform other construction, alteration and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR

1926.

1.07 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and/or COR and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

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

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the Contracting Officer and/or COR.

E. Workers are subject to rules of the Location applicable to their conduct which shall be provided by the Contracting Officer and/or COR.

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

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by the ARS in quantities sufficient for not more than two workdays.

3. Where access by ARS personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment may be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

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

H. When an unoccupied building is turned over to Contractor to complete construction as required, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility until contract completion.

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

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

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

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the Contracting Officer and/or COR, in writing (email), Two weeks advanced notice and again 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of ARS. Interruption time approved by ARS may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 21 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the Contracting Officer or COR. It is the Contractor's responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the mitigating life safety measures to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of the Contracting Officer or COR. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

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

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

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

K. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by

Contracting Officer or COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article 1.11, USE OF ROADWAYS.

1.08 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the

Contracting Officer or COR, of areas of the building in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed, to the Contracting Officer and

COR.

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

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

1.09 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by Contracting Officer or COR.

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

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the ARS during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.)

disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are indicated on drawings and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

1.10 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To ensure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the Contracting Officer and COR’s review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings and one electronic version to the Contracting Officer and/or COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the Contracting Officer and/or COR.

1.11 USE OF ROADWAYS

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A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on ARS property and, when authorized by the Contracting Officer, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense.

1.12 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide for use of all Contractors’ workers ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by Contracting Officer or COR, provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places serviced regularly, clean and free from all pests and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

1.13 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. See contract, FAR Clause 52.236-14, Availability and Use of Utility Services.

B. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, is prohibited. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials and equipment as recommended by the manufacturer of the materials and equipment.

C. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the ARS electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat.

Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

D. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the ARS water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection. Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted.

Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at Contracting

Officer’s discretion) of use of water from ARS system.

1.14 TESTS

A. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer or COR. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

1.15 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish maintenance and operating manuals, verbal instructions and formal training when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

1.16 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS

A. Contractor shall disconnect, dismantle as necessary, remove and reinstall in new location, all existing equipment and items indicated to be relocated in accordance with statement of work, government approved drawings or Contracting Officer’s direction.

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B. Perform relocation of such equipment or items at such times and in such a manner as directed by the Contracting Officer and/or COR.

1.17 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

A. Responsibilities. The contractor shall employ processes that ensure the generation of as little waste as possible and shall avoid the generation of waste due to the following:

1. Over-packaging.

2. Error.

3. Poor planning, layout.

4. Over ordering.

5. Breakage

6. Mishandling.

7. Contamination.

8. General weather damage, excluding extreme acts of nature (i.e. tornados, hurricanes, flash floods, blizzards, etc).

B. Procedures.

1. Of the inevitable waste that is generated, as many of the waste materials as economically feasible shall be reused, salvaged or recycled.

2. Waste disposal in landfills shall be minimized to the greatest extent possible.

a. Waste Diversion Goals.

1) Demolition, Major Remodeling: Minimum 40% of total project waste shall be diverted from landfill.

2) Interior Remodeling: Minimum 40% of total project waste shall be diverted from landfill.

(a) The following waste categories, at a minimum, shall be diverted from landfill:

(1) Inert material (concrete, asphalt, masonry).

(2) Clean dimensional wood, palette wood.

(3) Engineered wood products: plywood, particle board, I-joists, etc.

(4) Cardboard, paper, packaging.

(5) Plastics: ABS, PVC.

(6) Beverage containers.

C. Description of Work.

1. Includes:

a. Waste Management Plan development and implementation.

b. Meetings to discuss goals, issues and training for the Waste Management Plan.

c. Techniques to minimize waste generation.

d. Sorting and separation of waste materials.

e. Salvage of existing materials and items for reuse or resale.

f. Recycling of materials that cannot be reused or sold.

g. Record keeping of receipts and records of salvaged, recycled or land filled materials.

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2. Related Elements:

a. Alternates.

b. Construction Waste Management.

c. Site Demolition.

d. Site Clearing.

e. Slope Protection/Erosion Control.

f. Valve Boxes.

g. Chain Link Fences and Gates.

h. Miscellaneous Landscaping Materials.

i. Cast-in-Place Concrete.

j. Unit Masonry.

k. Cold Formed Metal Framing.

l. Metal Fabrications.

m. Rough and Finish Carpentry.

n. Metal Doors.

o. Metal Support Systems.

p. Painting.

q. Louvers and Vents.

r. Signage and Graphics.

s. Ductwork and Ductwork Accessories

D. Definitions.

1. Class III Landfill: A landfill that accepts non-hazardous resources such as household, commercial and industrial waste resulting from construction, remodeling, repair and demolition operations.

2. Clean: Untreated and unpainted; uncontaminated with adhesives, oils, solvents, mastics and like products.

3. Construction and Demolition Waste: Includes all non-hazardous resources resulting from construction, remodeling, alterations, repair and demolition operations.

4. Dismantle: The process of parting out a building in such a way as to preserve the usefulness of its materials and components.

5. Disposal: Acceptance of solid wastes at a legally operating facility for the purpose of land filling (includes Class III landfills and inert fills).

6. Inert Backfill Site: A location, other than inert fill or other disposal facility, to which inert materials are taken for the purpose of filling an excavation, shoring or other soil engineering operation.

7. Inert Fill: A facility that can legally accept inert waste, such as asphalt and concrete exclusively for the purpose of disposal.

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8. Inert Solids/Inert Waste: Non-liquid solid resources including, but not limited to, soil and concrete that does not contain hazardous waste or soluble pollutants at concentrations in excess of water-quality objectives established by a regional water board and does not contain significant quantities of decomposable solid resources.

9. Mixed Debris: Loads that include commingled recyclable and non-recyclable materials generated at the construction site.

10. Mixed Debris Recycling Facility: A solid resource processing facility that accepts loads of mixed construction and demolition debris for the purpose of recovering re-usable and recyclable materials and disposing non-recyclable materials.

11. Permitted Waste Hauler: A company that holds a valid permit to collect and transport solid wastes from individuals or businesses for the purpose of recycling or disposal.

12. Recycling: The process of sorting, cleansing, treating, and reconstituting materials for the purpose of using the altered form in the manufacture of a new product. Recycling does not include burning, incinerating or thermally destroying solid waste.

a. On-site Recycling. Materials that are sorted and processed on site for use in an altered state in the work, i.e. concrete crushed for use as a sub-base in paving.

b. Off-site Recycling. Materials hauled to a location and used in an altered form in the manufacture of new products.

13. Recycling Facility: An operation that can legally accept materials for the purpose of processing the materials into an altered form for the manufacture of new products.

Depending on the types of materials accepted and operating procedures, a recycling facility may or may not be required to have a solid waste facilities permit or be regulated by the local enforcement agency.

14. Re-Use: Materials that are recovered for use in the same form, on-site or off-site.

15. Return: To give back reusable items or unused products to vendors for credit.

16. Salvage: To remove waste materials from the site for resale or re-use by a third party.

17. Source-Separated Materials: Materials that are sorted by type at the site for the purpose of reuse and recycling.

18. Solid Waste: Materials that have been designated as non-recyclable and are discarded for the purposes of disposal.

19. Transfer Station: A facility that can legally accept solid waste for the purpose of temporarily storing the materials for re-loading onto other trucks and transporting them to a landfill for disposal or recovering some materials for re-use or recycling.

E. References.

1. Guides. No preference is given to the recycles listed below; they are listed for the convenience of the contractor.

2. Dirt/clean fill.

3. Green/landscaping waste.

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4. Concrete, asphaltic concrete.

5. Cardboard, paper, packaging.

6. Clean dimensional wood, palette wood.

7. Usable palettes.

8. Metals from banding, ductwork, piping, rebar, roofing, other trim, steel, iron, galvanized sheet steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, zinc, lead, brass, and bronze.

9. Paint.

10. Insulation.

11. Beverage containers.

F. Submittals.

1. Waste Management Plan. Prior to any waste removal, the Contractor shall submit their

Waste Management Plan to the ARS. The Plan shall contain the following:

a. Analysis of the estimated job site waste to be generated, including types and quantities.

b. Proposed alternatives to land filling. Contractor shall prepare a list of each material proposed to be salvaged, re-used, or recycled during the course of the project.

c. Methods handling of materials to be recycled.

d. On Site:

2. Materials separation

3. Materials storage

4. Materials protection, where applicable

a. Off site:

1) Provide name of mixed debris recycling facility; include list of materials to be recycled.

b. Procedures. A description of the means to be employed in recycling the above materials consistent with requirements for acceptance by designated facilities.

c. Landfill Options. The name of the landfill(s) where trash will be disposed of.

d. Meetings. Contractor shall conduct Construction Waste Management meetings.

Meetings shall include the Subcontractor, the Project Manager and representatives as designated by the Contracting Officer. At a minimum, waste management goals and issues shall be discussed at pre-bid meetings, pre-construction meetings and regular job-site meetings.

e. Transportation. A description of the means of transportation of the recyclable materials (whether materials will be site-separated and self-hauled to designated facilities, or whether mixed materials will be collected by a waste hauler and removed from the site) and destination of materials.

f. Waste Management Plan Implementation.

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1) Manager. The contractor shall designate an on-site party (or parties) responsible for instructing workers and subcontractors and overseeing and documenting results of the Waste Management Plan for the project.

2) Distribution. The contractor shall distribute copies of the Waste Management Plan to the Contracting Officer and Location Manager.

3) Instruction. The contractor shall provide on-site instruction of appropriate separation, handling, recycling, salvage, reuse and return methods to be used by all parties at appropriate stages of the project.

4) Separation Facilities. The contractor shall lay out and label a specific area to facilitate separation of materials for reuse, salvage, recycling, and return.

Recycling and waste bin areas are to be kept neat and clean and clearly marked in order to avoid contamination or mixing of materials.

5) Hazardous Wastes. Hazardous wastes shall be separated, stored, and disposed of according to local, state and federal regulations.

5. Reports.

a. The Contractor shall submit (monthly) a Waste Management Progress Report. The report shall contain the amount (in tons or cubic yards) of material land filled from the project, the identity of the landfill, the total amount of tipping fees paid at the landfill and the total disposal cost. Include legible copies of manifests, weight tickets, receipts and invoices. Manifests shall be from recycle and/or disposal site operators that can legally accept the materials for the purpose of reuse, recycling or disposal.

b. For each material recycled, reused or salvaged from the project, provide the following:

1) Amount (in tons or cubic yards).

2) Date removed from the job site.

3) Receiving party.

4) Transportation cost.

5) Amount of any money paid or received for the recycled or salvaged material. Net total cost or savings of salvage or recycling each material. Attach manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and/or invoices. Indicate the project information, including project title, name of company completing form, and beginning and ending dates of period covered by summary form.

END OF SECTION 01-01-00

HOT WORK PERMIT

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

Project Name:

Name of Contractor’s Firm:

Contractor Contact Name:

Contractor Contact Telephone Number

Date:

Building/Location:

Work To Be Done:

Any Special Precautions:

Fire Watch Required: Yes No The location where the work is to be performed has been examined, necessary precautions have been taken, and permission is granted for this work.

Signed (Contractor Individual Responsible for Authorizing Hot Work)

Permit Expires: (Date)

Time Hot Work Started: Time Hot Work Completed:

FINAL CHECK-UP

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

Signed___________________ Date __________________

Contractor’s Fire Watch)

ATTENTION

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

PRECAUTIONS

Sprinklers are in service where installed Cutting and welding equipment in good repair Within 35 feet; floors swept clean of combustible, no combustible material or flammable liquids, all wall and floor openings covered, and covers suspended beneath work to collect sparks When working on enclosed equipment and in confined space, equipment and area is free of flammable vapors Fire watch provided during and 30 minutes after operation (60 minutes for torch applied roofing operations) Portable fire extinguisher with adequate rating available in the immediate vicinity Standpipe system in service where installed Protection of any sprinkler heads when hot work is in close proximity Smoking prohibited in immediate vicinity Non-combustible shields provided when hot work is done near combustible walls, partitions, floors, roofs Prohibition of hot work on pipes contacting combustible walls Personnel trained in use of equipment including portable fire extinguishers and sounding a fire alarm Final check-up conducted after 30 minute

DAILY INSPECTION FORM

INSTRUCTIONS: This form is to be utilized when hazards are posed by NFPA 101 deficiencies or construction activities are in progress. Remediation must be implemented upon project start and continuously enforced through project completion to provide a level of life safety comparable to that described in the Life Safety Code. Submit completed forms to the Contracting Officer and COR.

Inspection Period:

Responses:

SUN MON TUE WED THR FRI SAT

1. Are exits readily accessible and provide unobstructed egress?

2. Have alternate exits been established if required due to inaccessibility of existing exits?3. If alternate exits have been established, are personnel in the area informed and aware of their relocation?

4. Are the existing and relocated exits clearly marked and able to be seen in the event of a fire or emergency?5. Are evacuation routes posted with follow-up inspections required by construction impact changes in escape routes?6. Are written procedures and guidelines posted in the immediate and adjacent areas for what to do and who to call in the event of a fire or emergency?7. Are personnel in immediate/adjacent areas aware and informed in procedures and guidelines to follow in the event of fire or emergency?8. Is there free and unobstructed access to services for emergency personnel (eg, fire, medical, security)?

9. Are fire alarm (eg, pull station), detection (eg, smoke/heat), suppression (eg, sprinkler, extinguisher) systems in working order, protected and unobstructed with locations identified?10. If the fire alarm, detection, suppression systems are impaired or temporarily non-functional, has a fire watch for the area, as required or necessary, been trained and established?

11. If the fire alarm, detection, suppression systems are impaired, have measures been taken to provide temporary equivalent equipment and/or systems for adequate protection?

Note date for equivalent measures.12. If the fire alarm, detection, suppression systems are impaired, are equivalent equipment/systems inspected and tested at least monthly?

Inspection Period: Responses: SUN MON TUE WED THR FRI SAT

Project Name: Project Number:

Construction & Impact Description: Construction Location:

Affected Areas:

Project COR: Project Start Date:

Project Competent Person (CP): Estimated Duration:

Completion Date:

Contractor:

GC Supervisor: Telephone:

Contractor CP:

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