Attachment A - Approved for Const Project Manual - 12.11.23.pdf

GMU Rathskellar Kitchen Renovation

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

Fairfax Campus Cannon Project Number 006193.03 GMU Project Number 181082

Project Manual Revised and Reissued Working Drawings – R3

Volume 1of 1 Divisions 00 through 28

November 22, 2023

OUBO Review Stamp

Date = 12/11/2023

APPROVED FOR

CONSTRUCTION

George Mason University – Rathskellar Renovation Revised and Reissued: November 22, 2023 Fairfax Campus Working Drawings R3 CannonDesign Project No. 006193.03 GMU Project No. 181082

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PROFESSIONAL SEALS & SIGNATURES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS - LEGENDS

Author Legend

Abbreviation Firm Discipline

CD CannonDesign Architectural/MEP

GMU George Mason University Owner

A Allegion Door Hardware

Issue Legend

Package Abbreviation

Title Date Issued

WD R3 Working Drawings November 22, 2023 Working Drawings Revision 3

WD R2 Working Drawings October 20, 2023 Working Drawings Revision 2

WD R1 Working Drawings September 13, 2023 Working Drawings Revision 1

WD Working Drawings August 4, 2023 Final

Appendix 1 – Asbestos and Lead Based Paint Survey Report

***All project forms can be found on Mason's Facilities Website by utilizing this link -https://facilities.gmu.edu/resources/heco-dgs-forms/***

Notes:

1. Sections without a date will be included in a future issuance.

2. Bold section number, title, and author indicates a revised section.

3. Bold date is the most recent issuance.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section # Section Title Author Date

000107 Seals Page CD 11/22/2023

000110 Table of Contents CD 11/22/2023

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING

REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 Summary CD 10/20/2023

012500 Substitution Procedures CD 10/20/2023

012500.1 Substitution Request Form CD 10/20/23

013100 Project Management and Coordination CD 08/04/23

013100.1 Request for Information (RFI) Form CD 08/04/23

013200 Construction Progress Documentation CD 08/04/23

013233 Photographic Documentation CD 08/04/23

013300 Submittal Procedures CD 08/04/23

013300.1 Submittal Identification Sheet CD 08/04/23

013300.2 Contractor Certification Letter CD 08/04/23

013573 Delegated Design Procedures CD 08/04/23

014000 Quality Requirements CD 08/04/23

014110 Special Inspections and Testing CD 08/04/23

014200 References CD 08/04/23

016000 Product Requirements CD 08/04/23

016000.1 Substitution Request Form CD 08/04/23

017300 Execution CD 08/04/23

017329 Cutting and Patching CD 08/04/23

***All project forms can be found on Mason's Facilities Website by utilizing this link -

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017700 Closeout Procedures CD 08/04/23

017823 Operation and Maintenance Data CD 08/04/23

017839 Project Record Documents CD 08/04/23

017900 Demonstration and Training CD 08/04/23

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

024119 Selective Demolition CD 10/02023

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

033540 Concrete Densifier/Sealer Treatment CD 08/04/23

035300 Concrete Topping CD 09/13/23

DIVISION 05 - METALS

055000 Metal Fabrications CD 08/04/23

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

061000 Rough Carpentry CD 08/04/23

062023 Interior Finish Carpentry CD 08/04/23

064023 Interior Architectural Woodwork CD 10/20/2023

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

072100 Thermal Insulation CD 08/04/23

078413 Penetration Firestopping CD 08/04/23

079200 Joint Sealants CD 08/04/23

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

081113 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames CD 08/04/23

081216 Aluminum Frames CD 08/04/23

083113 Access Doors and Frames CD 08/04/23

083326 Overhead Coiling Grilles CD 08/04/23

083800 Traffic Doors CD 08/04/23

084113 Aluminum Frames CD 08/04/23

087100 Door Hardware A 08/04/23

088000 Glazing CD 08/04/23

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

090561.13 Moisture Vapor Emission Control CD 10/20/2023

092216 Non-Structural Metal Framing CD 08/04/23

092900 Gypsum Board CD 08/04/23

093000 Tiling CD 08/04/23

093500 Chemical-Resistant Tiling CD 08/04/23

095113 Acoustical Panel Ceilings CD 08/04/23

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095133 Acoustical Metal Pan Ceiling CD 08/04/23

096513 Resilient Base and Accessories CD 08/04/23

097750 Sanitary Wall Panel Systems CD 08/04/23

098100 Acoustic Insulation and Sealants CD 08/04/23

099123 Interior Painting CD 08/04/23

099600 High-Performance Coatings CD 08/04/23

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

102600 Wall and Door Protection CD 08/04/23

104416 Fire Extinguishers CD 08/04/23

DIVISION 20 – COMMON WORK RESULTS

200525 Common Work Results, Division 21 – 28 CD 08/04/23

200530 Functional Performance Testing CD 08/04/23

200535 Systems Certification Common Work Results CD 08/04/23

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

210500 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression CD 08/04/23

211000 Water-Based Fire Suppression Systems CD 09/13/23

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

220500 Common Work Results for Plumbing CD 08/04/23

220523 General Duty Valves CD 08/04/23

220529 Hangers and Supports CD 08/04/23

220553 Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment CD 08/04/23

220700 Plumbing Insulation CD 08/04/23

221116 Domestic Water Piping CD 08/04/23

221119 Domestic Water Piping Specialties CD 08/04/23

221316 Sanitary Waste, Storm, and Vent Piping CD 08/04/23

221319 Sanitary Waste and Storm Piping Specialties CD 08/04/23

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING

230030 Electrical Requirements for Mechanical Equipment CD 08/04/23

230050 Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods CD 08/04/23

230130 HVAC Air Duct Cleaning CD 08/04/23

230500 Common Work Results for HVAC CD 08/04/23

230513 Common Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment CD 08/04/23

230593 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC CD 08/04/23

230700 HVAC Insulation CD 08/04/23

233113 Metal Ducts CD 08/04/23

233300 Air Duct Accessories CD 08/04/23

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233423 HVAC Power Ventilators CD 08/04/23

233713 Diffusers, Registers, and Grilles CD 10/20/2023

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

260011 Selective Removals, Relocations, and Rearrangements CD 10/20/23

260500 Common Work Results for Electrical CD 08/04/23

260505 Electrical Inspections and Testing CD 08/04/23

260519 Low Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables CD 08/04/23

260523 Control Voltage Electrical Power Cables CD 08/04/23

260526 Grounding and Bonding CD 08/04/23

260533 Raceways CD 08/04/23

260535 Boxes and Cabinets CD 08/04/23

260553 Electrical Identification CD 08/04/23

260573 Protective Devices Coordination Studies CD 08/04/23

260923 Automatic Lighting Control Devices CD 08/04/23

262200 Low Voltage Transformers CD 08/04/23

262416 Panelboards CD 08/04/23

262800 Protective Devices CD 08/04/23

265119 Interior Lighting - LED CD 08/04/23

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

270000 General Communications Provisions CD 08/04/23

270500 Common Work Results for Communications CD 08/04/23

270526 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems GMU 08/04/23

270528 Conduit and Backboxes for Com Systems v5 GMU 08/04/23

271500 Non-Dorm Inside Plant Communications Systems duplex GMU 08/04/23

276013 Wireless Access Points for Data Communications GMU 08/04/23

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

280011 Selective Removals, Relocations, and Rearrangements CD 08/04/23

280500 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security CD 08/04/23

283105 Fire Alarm System Extension CD 10/20/2023

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George Mason University - Rathskellar Renovation Revised and Reissued: October 20, 2023 Fairfax Campus Working Drawings R2 CannonDesign Project No. 006193.03

SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Definitions and Conditions

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Owner-furnished/Contractor-installed (OFCI) products.

4. Specification and Drawing conventions.

5. Miscellaneous provisions.

1.2 DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

A. General: Unless otherwise stated in the Contract Documents, words that have well-known technical or construction industry meanings are used in the Contract Documents in accordance with such recognized meanings.

1. Terms capitalized in these Specifications include those that are (1) specifically defined,

(2) the titles of numbered articles, or (3) the titles of other documents serving as industry standards for the purposes of these specifications.

B. Contract Documents: Enumerated in the Agreement between the Owner and Contractor, including Modifications issued after execution of the Contract.

1. The intent of the Contract Documents is to include all items necessary for the proper execution and completion of the Work by the Contractor. The Contract Documents are complementary, and what is required by one shall be as binding as if required by all;

performance by the Contractor shall be required only to the extent consistent with the Contract Documents and reasonably inferable from them as being necessary to produce the indicated results.

2. Because the Contract Documents are complementary, the Contractor shall, before starting each portion of the Work, carefully study and compare the various Contract Documents relative to that portion of the Work, as well as the information furnished by the Owner, shall take field measurements of any existing conditions related to that portion of the Work, and shall observe any conditions at the site affecting it.

a. These obligations are for the purpose of facilitating coordination and construction by the Contractor and are not for the purpose of discovering errors, omissions, or inconsistencies in the Contract Documents; however, the Contractor shall promptly report to the Architect any errors, inconsistencies or omissions discovered by or made known to the Contractor as a request for information in such form as the Architect may require.

b. It is recognized that the Contractor's review is made in the Contractor's capacity as a contractor and not as a licensed design professional, unless otherwise specifically provided in the Contract Documents

3. The invalidity of any provision of the Contract Documents shall not invalidate the Contract or its remaining provisions. If it is determined that any provision of the Contract Documents violates any law, or is otherwise invalid or unenforceable, then that provision shall be revised to the extent necessary to make that provision legal and enforceable. In such case the Contract Documents shall be construed, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to give effect to the parties' intentions and purposes in executing the Contract.

C. Contract: The Contract Documents form the Contract for Construction. The Contract may be amended or modified only by a Modification.

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1. The Contract Documents do not create a contractual relationship of any kind between the Contractor and the Architect, the Owner and a Sub-Contractor or sub-sub-contractor, the Owner and the Architects or the Architects consultants, or between persons or entities other than the Owner and the Contractor.

2. The Architect is entitled to performance and enforcement of obligations under the Contract intended to facilitate performance of the Architect's duties.

3. The Contractor shall not be relieved of its obligations to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents either by activities or duties of the Architect in the Architect's administration of the Contract, or by tests, inspections or approvals required or performed by persons or entities other than the Contractor.

D. The Work: The term "Work" means the construction and services required by the Contract Documents, whether completed or partially completed, and includes all other labor, materials, equipment, and services provided or to be provided by the Contractor to fulfill the Contractor's obligations. The Work may constitute the whole or a part of the Project.

E. The Project: The Project is the total construction of which the Work performed under the Contract Documents may be the whole or a part and which may include construction by the Owner and by Separate Contractors.

F. Phased Contract Document Issuance: A select group of Contract Documents that are released in phases, in advance of total completion of project design and completion of Contract Documents. Work described in Phased Contract Document Issuance must be coordinated with the final conformed Contract Documents.

G. Day(s): Any reference to "day" or "days" within the Contract Documents refers to Business Days.

1. Business Days exclude all Saturdays and Sundays, State and Federal Holidays, the Friday after Thanksgiving, and from December 24 to January 1.

1.3 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: Identified on Drawings.

1. Project Location: Identified on Drawings.

B. Owner: Identified on Drawings.

1. Owner's Representative: Lonny BradleyChristy Hogan and Pascal Petter.

C. Architect: CannonDesign, Cannon Design, 1560 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22209..

1. Architect's Representative: Carrie Parker, AIA.

D. Architect's Consultants: Architect has retained the following design professionals, who have prepared designated portions of the Contract Documents:

1. oor Hardware, Allegion: .

a. Representative: Door Hardware Representative: Steve Maines, stephen.maines@allegion.com.

E. Other Owner Consultants: Owner has retained the following design professionals who have prepared designated portions of the Contract Documents:

1. Food Service Designer, Atlantic Culinary Environments: has prepared the following portions of the Contract Documents:

a. Food Service Designer Representative: Joseph Wilk, AIA;

joseph.wilk@atlanticCE.com; 570-490-7049.

F. Web-Based Project Software: Project software will be used for purposes of managing communication and documents during the construction stage.

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1. See Section 013100 "Project Management and Coordination." for requirements for using web-based Project software.

1.4 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work of Project is defined by the Contract Documents and includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. The Work includes the renovation of the Rathskeller food service to provide a combination retail/residential dining venue. The renovated space is to have offerings including hot and cold meals as well as a grab and go component. The space to be renovated is located in the basement level of the Student Union Building (SUB-1) in Mason’s Fairfax Campus, and other Work indicated in the Contract Documents.

B. Type of Contract:

1. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract. coordinated, concurrent multiple contracts. See Section 011200 "Multiple Contract Summary" for a list of multiple contracts, a description of work included under each of the multiple contracts, and the responsibilities of Project coordinator.

1.5 OWNER-FURNISHED/CONTRACTOR-INSTALLED (OFCI) PRODUCTS

A. Owner's Responsibilities: Owner will furnish products indicated and perform the following, as applicable:

1. Provide to Contractor Owner-reviewed Product Data, Shop Drawings, and Samples.

2. Provide for delivery of Owner-furnished products to Project site.

3. Upon delivery, inspect, with Contractor present, delivered items.

a. If Owner-furnished products are damaged, defective, or missing, arrange for replacement.

4. Obtain manufacturer's inspections, service, and warranties.

5. Inform Contractor of earliest available delivery date for Owner-furnished products.

B. Contractor's Responsibilities: The Work includes the following, as applicable:

1. Designate delivery dates of Owner-furnished products in Contractor's construction schedule, utilizing Owner-furnished earliest available delivery dates.

2. Review Owner-reviewed Product Data, Shop Drawings, and Samples, noting discrepancies and other issues in providing for Owner-furnished products in the Work.

3. Receive, unload, handle, store, protect, and install Owner-furnished products.

4. Make building services connections for Owner-furnished products.

5. Protect Owner-furnished products from damage during storage, handling, and installation and prior to Substantial Completion.

6. Repair or replace Owner-furnished products damaged following receipt.

C. Owner-Furnished/Contractor-Installed (OFCI) Products:

1. Refer to food service equipment drawings.

1.6 OWNER-FURNISHED/OWNER-INSTALLED (OFOI) PRODUCTS

A. The Owner will furnish and install products indicated.

B. Owner-Furnished/Owner-Installed (OFOI) Products:

1. Refer to food service equipment drawings.

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1.7 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. Restricted Use of Site: 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. Limits on 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. Do not unreasonably encumber site with materials or equipment.

2. Owner Occupancy: Allow for Owner occupancy of Project site and use by the public.

3. Driveways, Walkways and Entrances: Keep driveways parking garage, loading areas, 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.

4. All activities required on the site for completion of the work shall be accomplished within the Contract Limit Lines as indicated on the Drawings, except where extensive work is required within existing buildings, such as in floors above or below area of Work, for service connections, which are not shown as being within Contract Limit Lines.

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. Contractor is responsible for protection and safe keeping of all materials, products, and equipment stored on the premises or incorporated into the Work until complete and acceptable to the Owner.

F. Contractor will move any stored materials, products, or equipment that interferes with the operations of Owner or others, at no additional cost to the Owner.

G. Use of Existing Facilities: Construction employees shall not use any facilities within existing buildings, unless they are instructed to do so as part of construction or alteration work or unless otherwise indicated within the Contract Documents. This includes but is not limited to such areas as rest rooms and waiting areas.

H. Special University Requirements:

1. Construction employees shall not use any facilities within existing buildings, unless they are instructed to do so as part of construction or alteration work or unless otherwise indicated within the Contract Documents. This includes, but is not limited to such areas as toilet rooms, cafeteria, snack bar, gift shop and waiting areas.

2. Service of electrical power, light, heat, water, gas, telephone, etc., must be maintained, except temporary shutdowns may be made after arrangements have been made with the University. Note that some temporary service shutdowns may require scheduling of work outside of normal working hours, but with University’s prior approval.

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1.8 COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS

A. Partial Owner Occupancy: Owner will occupy the premises during entire construction period, with the exception of areas under construction. Cooperate with Owner during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Owner usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Owner's operations. Maintain existing exits unless otherwise indicated.

1. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Owner and authorities having jurisdiction.

2. Provide not less than 72 hours' notice to Owner of activities that will affect Owner's operations.

B. Owner Limited Occupancy of Completed Areas of Construction: Owner reserves the right to occupy and to place and install equipment in completed portions of the Work, prior to Substantial Completion of the Work, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. Such placement of equipment and limited occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

1. Architect will prepare a Certificate of Substantial Completion for each specific portion of the Work to be occupied prior to Owner acceptance of the completed Work.

2. Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from authorities having jurisdiction before limited Owner occupancy.

3. Before limited Owner occupancy, mechanical and electrical systems shall be fully operational, and required tests and inspections shall be successfully completed. On occupancy, Owner will operate and maintain mechanical and electrical systems serving occupied portions of Work.

4. On occupancy, Owner will assume responsibility for maintenance and custodial service for occupied portions of Work.

1.9 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Comply with restrictions on construction operations.

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

B. On-Site Work Hours: Limit work to between normal business hours, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise indicated. Work hours may be modified to meet Project requirements if approved by Owner and authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Weekend Hours: Coordinate restrictions with Owner.

2. Early Morning Hours: Coordinate restrictions with Owner.

3. Work in Existing Building: Coordinate restrictions with Owner.

4. Hours for Utility Shutdowns: Utility service including, but not limited to electrical power, light, heat, water, gas, steam, compressed air, oxygen, suction, telephone, must be maintained. Arrangements shutdowns with the Owner.

a. For temporary service shutdowns which scheduling of work outside of normal working hours at Owner's submit a Change Order Proposal as specified in Section 012600 "Contract Modification Procedures."

5. Hours for Core Drillingor other noisy activities: Coordinate restrictions with Owner.

C. On-Site Work Day Restrictions: Do not perform work resulting in utility shutdowns or resulting in noisy activity on-site during work black-out days indicated in Owner's schedule.

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

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

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

E. Noise, Vibration, Dust, and Odors: Coordinate operations that may result in high levels of noise and vibration, dust, odors, or other disruption to Owner occupancy with Owner.

1. Notify Owner not less than two days in advance of proposed disruptive operations.

2. Obtain Owner's written permission before proceeding with disruptive operations.

F. Smoking and Controlled Substance Restrictions: Use of tobacco products , alcoholic beverages, and other controlled substances on Owner's property is not permitted.

G. Employee Identification: Provide identification tags for Contractor personnel working on Project site. Require personnel to use identification tags at all times.

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

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

1.10 SPECIFICATION AND DRAWING CONVENTIONS

A. COPYRIGHT: The AIA MasterSpec-based documents contained in this Project Manual are protected by U.S. Copyright Law and International Treaties and were created by CannonDesign for the project identified in the header. A valid, current MasterSpec license and the written permission of CannonDesign is required for editing or using these documents for any other project. Copyright © 2022 by the American Institute of Architects.

B. Specification Format: The Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections using the 50 division format and CSI/CSC's "MasterFormat" numbering system.

1. Section Identification: The Specifications use Section numbers and titles to help cross-referencing in the Contract Documents. Sections in the Project Manual are in numeric sequence; however, the sequence is incomplete because all available Section numbers are not used. Consult the Table of Contents at the beginning of the Project Manual to determine numbers and names of Sections in the Contract Documents.

2. Organization of the Specifications into divisions, sections and articles, and arrangement of Drawings shall not control the Contractor in dividing the Work among Subcontractors or in establishing the extent of Work to be performed by any trade.

C. 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. Text Color: Text used in the Specifications, including units of measure, manufacturer and product names, and other text may appear in multiple colors or underlined as part of a hyperlink; no emphasis is implied by text with these characteristics.

3. Hypertext: Text used in the Specifications may contain hyperlinks. Hyperlinks may allow for access to linked information that is not residing in the Specifications. Unless otherwise indicated, linked information is not part of the Contract Documents.

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

D. Division 01 General Requirements: Requirements of Sections in Division 01 apply to the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

E. 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:

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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 .

3. Keynoting: Materials and products are identified by reference keynotes referencing

Specification Section numbers found in this Project Manual.

1.11 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

A. The Architect will interpret and decide matters concerning performance under, and requirements of, the Contract Documents on written request of either the Owner or Contractor.

The Architect's response to such requests will be made in writing within any time limits agreed upon or otherwise with reasonable promptness.

B. Interpretations and decisions of the Architect will be consistent with the intent of, and reasonably inferable from, the Contract Documents and will be in writing or in the form of drawings. When making such interpretations and decisions, the Architect will endeavor to secure faithful performance by both Owner and Contractor, will not show partiality to either, and will not be liable for results of interpretations or decisions rendered in good faith.

C. The Architect's decisions on matters relating to aesthetic effect will be final if consistent with the intent expressed in the Contract Documents.

D. The Architect has authority to reject Work that does not conform to the Contract Documents.

Whenever the Architect considers it necessary or advisable, the Architect will have authority to require inspection or testing of the Work in accordance with quality control provisions of the material or system under review, whether or not the Work is fabricated, installed or completed.

E. The Contractor shall promptly correct rejected Work or failing to conform to the requirements of the Contract Documents, whether discovered before or after Substantial Completion and whether or not fabricated, installed or completed.

1. Costs of correcting such rejected Work, including additional testing and inspections, the cost of uncovering and replacement, and any cost, loss or damages to the Owner resulting from such failure or defect, shall be at the Contractor's expense.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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SECTION 012500 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for substitutions.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

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

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 to meet other Project requirements but may offer advantage to Contractor or Owner.

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Substitution Requests: Submit documentation identifying product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification Section number and title and Drawing numbers and titles.

1. Substitutions shall be accompanied by a completed Substitution Request Form attached to this Section.

a. Substitutions not including Substitution Request Form will be returned not reviewed.

b. The Architect's Construction Administrator Coordinator (CAC) will transmit an editable electronic copy of the Substitution Request Form to the Contractor prior to the commencement of Construction activities.

c. If a Contractor proposes to use their own Substitution Request Form, the proposed Form must be reviewed by, and determined to be acceptable to, the Architect prior to submitting the Substitution Request, and shall include not less than the information contained within the Substitution Request Form.

2. Sequentially number substitution Requests.

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

a. Statement indicating why specified product, 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.

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.

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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 in cost, 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.

4. Electronic Submission: Submit Substitution requests electronically in accordance with following requirements:

a. Assemble complete substitution request package for each specification section into a single indexed file incorporating all required information for the substitution request as specified in this Section with completed Substitution Request form and including links enabling navigation to each item.

1) Substitution requests not including the Substitution Request form will be returned as "Not Reviewed."

b. Name file with a sequentially numbered submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

c. Metadata: Include the following information as keywords in the electronic submittal file metadata:

1) Project name.

2) Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

3) Manufacturer name.

4) Product name.

5) Keynote or finish code.

5. 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.

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1.5 PROCEDURES

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

1.6 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. The Contract Documents are intended to produce a building of consistent character and quality of design for all components of the building. The Architect will judge the design and appearance of proposed substitutions on the basis of their suitability in relation to the overall design of the Project.

1. In order to permit coordinated design of color and finishes furnish the substituted material in any color, finish, texture, or pattern which would have been available from the manufacturer originally specified, at no additional cost to the Owner.

2. Any additional cost, or any loss or damage arising from the substitution of any material or any method for those originally specified shall be borne by the Contractor, notwithstanding approval or acceptance of such substitution by the Owner or the Architect, unless such substitution was made at the written request or direction of the Owner or the Architect.

B. All substitutions that materially affect the work, regardless of effect on Contract Price or Contract Time, may require AHJ approval. Such substitutions will be processed in compliance with Section 012600 "Contract Modification Procedures."

C. Substitutions during Bidding: No substitutions will be allowed during bidding. Bidders to provide base bid per contract documents and basis of design products.

1. If Bidder can add value by providing substitution, Bidder to submit voluntary alternate identifying cost reduction and/or value added along with substitution documentation required by this Section.

D. Substitutions after Award of Contract:

1. Substitution 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.

a. 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:

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

2) Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

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

4) Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of authorities having jurisdiction.

5) Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.

6) Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the

Work.

7) Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

8) 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.

2. Substitutions for Convenience will not be allowed.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 ATTACHMENTS

A. 012500.1 Substitution Request Form

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SUBSTITUTION REQUEST (POST AWARD)

PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION REQUEST FORM 012500.1 - 1

Project: Substitution Request Number:

From:

To: Date:

Re: Contract For:

Specification Title: Description:

Section: Page: Article/Paragraph:

Proposed Substitution:

Manufacturer: Address: Phone:

Trade Name: Model No.:

Installer: Address: Phone:

History: ☐New Product ☐1-4 years old ☐5-10 years old ☐More than 10 years old

Differences between proposed substitution and specified product:

☐Point-by-point comparative data attached – REQUIRED FOR SUBSTITUTION TO BE CONSIDERED BY A/E

Reason for NOT providing specified item:

Proposed substitution affects other parts of work: ☐No ☐Yes; explain:

Proposed substitution changes Contract Time: ☐No ☐Yes [Add/Deduct] days.

Savings to Owner for Accepting Substitution: ($ )

SUBSTITUTION REQUEST (POST AWARD)

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The Undersigned General Contractor/Construction Manager Certifies:

• Proposed substitution has been fully investigated and determined to be equal or superior in all respects to specified products.

• Same warranty will be furnished for proposed substitution as for specified product.

• Same maintenance service and source of replacement parts, as applicable, is available.

• Proposed substitution will have no adverse effect on other trades and will not affect or delay progress schedule.

• Proposed substitution does not affect dimensions and functional clearances.

• Payment will be made for changes to building design, including A/E design, detailing, and construction costs caused by the substitution.

• The following supporting data is attached to this request and verifies the above statements:

☐ Drawings

☐ Product Data

☐ Samples

☐ Tests

☐ Reports

☐ Other (explain)

Submitted by:

Signed by:

Contractor:

Address:

Phone: Email:

Review and Action:

☐ Substitution approved – Make submittals in accordance with the Specifications.

☐ Substitution approved as noted – Make submittals in accordance with the Specifications.

☐ Substitution rejected – Use specified materials.

Comments:

Signed by: Date:

George Mason University - Rathskellar Renovation August 4, 2023 Fairfax Campus Working Drawings

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SECTION 013100 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project including, but not limited to, the following:

1. General coordination procedures.

2. Coordination drawings.

3. Requests for Information (RFIs).

4. Project meetings.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. RFI: Request from Contractor seeking information required by or clarifications of the Contract Documents.

1.3 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Subcontract List: Prepare a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work, including those who are to furnish products or equipment fabricated to a special design. Include the following information in tabular form:

1. Name, address, and telephone number of entity performing subcontract or supplying products.

2. Number and title of related Specification Section(s) covered by subcontract.

3. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate, covered by subcontract.

B. Key Personnel Names: Within 5 days of starting construction operations, submit a list of key personnel assignments, including superintendent and other personnel in attendance at Project site. Identify individuals and their duties and responsibilities; list addresses and telephone numbers, including home, office, and cellular telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.

Provide names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals assigned as alternates in the absence of individuals assigned to Project.

1. Post copies of list in project meeting room, in temporary field office, and by each temporary telephone. Keep list current at all times.

1.4 GENERAL COORDINATION PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations, included in different Sections that depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

1. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain the best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation.

2. Coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

3. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

B. Priority of Construction Space:

1. Coordinate installation of different components to ensure performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair of all components, including mechanical and electrical.

2. Following is the Order of Priority of construction space:

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a. First: Ductwork.

b. Second: Fire protection piping.

c. Third: Other piping.

d. Fourth: Conduit.

C. Condition of Contract Drawings for Mechanical and Electrical Work:

1. Drawings contain diagrammatic layouts and indicate general arrangement of systems, piping conduit, etc.

2. Prior to installation of material and equipment, review and coordinate Work with Architectural and Structural Drawings for exact space conditions; where not readily discernable request information from Architect before proceeding.

3. Check Drawings of all other trades to verify extent of material and equipment to be installed in spaces available and consider layout alternatives so that all requirements can be accommodated.

4. Maintain maximum headroom at all locations without finished ceilings.

5. Maintain finished ceiling heights as indicated.

6. Coordinate installations with other trades to prevent conflict with Work of other trades and cooperate in making reasonable modifications in layout as needed.

7. Where conflicts occur with placement of mechanical and electrical materials as they relate to placement of other building materials, the Architect shall be consulted for assistance in coordination of the available space to accommodate all trades.

D. Prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and list of attendees at meetings.

1. Prepare similar memoranda for Owner and separate contractors if coordination of their Work is required.

1.5 COORDINATION DRAWINGS

A. Coordination Drawings, General: Prepare coordination drawings according to requirements in individual Sections, and additionally where installation is not completely shown on Shop Drawings, where limited space availability necessitates coordination, or if coordination is required to facilitate integration of products and materials fabricated or installed by more than one entity.

1. Areas of Work requiring Coordination Drawings include (but are not limited to) mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, equipment rooms, corridors, horizontal exits from duct shafts, cross-over's and any other area where congestion of Work occurs. Prepare Coordination Drawings if limited space availability necessitates maximum utilization of space for efficient installation of different components or if coordination is required for installation of products and materials fabricated by separate entities.

2. Content: Project-specific information, drawn accurately to a scale large enough to indicate and resolve conflicts. Do not base coordination drawings on standard printed data or reproductions of the Contract Documents that in their original, copied or electronic file form are the Architect's instrument of service and are protected under copyright laws.

Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Use applicable Drawings as a basis for preparation of coordination drawings.

Prepare sections, elevations, and details as needed to describe relationship of various systems and components.

b. Show location and size of access doors required for access to concealed dampers, valves, and other controls.

3. Do not begin fabrication until receipt of completed Coordination Drawings is acknowledged by the General Contractor in writing to the Architect.

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B. Coordination Drawing Organization: Organize coordination drawings as follows:

1. Floor Plans and Reflected Ceiling Plans: Show architectural and structural elements, and mechanical, plumbing, fire-protection, fire alarm, and electrical Work. Show locations of visible ceiling-mounted devices relative to acoustical ceiling grid. Supplement plan drawings with section drawings where required to adequately represent the Work.

2. Plenum Space: Indicate subframing for support of ceiling and wall systems, mechanical and electrical equipment, and related Work. Locate components within ceiling plenum to accommodate layout of light fixtures indicated on Drawings. Indicate areas of conflict between light fixtures and other components.

3. Mechanical Rooms: Provide coordination drawings for mechanical rooms showing plans and elevations of mechanical, plumbing, fire-protection, fire alarm, and electrical equipment.

4. Structural Penetrations: Indicate penetrations and openings required for all disciplines.

5. Slab Edge and Embedded Items: Indicate slab edge locations and sizes and locations of embedded items for metal fabrications, sleeves, anchor bolts, bearing plates, angles, door floor closers, slab depressions for floor finishes, curbs and housekeeping pads, and similar items.

6. Mechanical and Plumbing Work: Show the following:

a. Sizes and bottom elevations of ductwork, piping, and conduit runs, including insulation, bracing, flanges, and support systems.

b. Dimensions of major components, such as dampers, valves, diffusers, access doors, cleanouts and electrical distribution equipment.

c. Fire-rated enclosures around ductwork.

7. Electrical Work: Show the following:

a. Runs of vertical and horizontal conduit 1-1/4 inches in diameter and larger.

b. Light fixture, exit light, emergency battery pack, smoke detector, and other fire-alarm locations.

c. Panel board, switchboard, switchgear, transformer, busway, generator, and motor control center locations.

d. Location of pull boxes and junction boxes, dimensioned from column center lines.

8. Fire-Protection System: Show the following:

a. Locations of standpipes, mains piping, branch lines, pipe drops, and sprinkler heads.

9. Review: Architect will review coordination drawings to confirm that the Work is being coordinated, but not for the details of the coordination, which are Contractor's responsibility. If Architect determines that coordination drawings are not being prepared in sufficient scope or detail, or are otherwise deficient, Architect will so inform Contractor, who shall make changes as directed and resubmit.

C. Coordination Digital Data Files: Prepare coordination digital data files according to the following requirements:

1. File Preparation Format: DWG, Current Version, operating in Microsoft Windows operating system.

2. File Submittal Format: Submit or post coordination drawing files using Portable Data File (PDF) format.

1.6 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

A. General: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract Documents and it is not possible to request information at Project meetings, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI in the form specified.

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1. Architect will return RFIs submitted to Architect by other entities controlled by Contractor with no response.

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner to avoid delays in…