ATTACHMENT B Specifications.pdf

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DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 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:

1. 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.

2. The General Contractor and Tradesmen shall receive an On-site Safety briefing from the location Facilities Manager or designated representative.

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.

1.2 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: Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer 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.

C. Formal Meetings: Any meeting (deemed formal by the contractor, the Contracting Officer

Representative (COR) or the Contracting Officer will have the minutes of said meeting prepared by the contractor with copies provided to the COR and Contracting Officer within twenty-four (24) hours of meeting time. The minutes will include: Date, Name of Attendees (with contact info), Old Business, and New Business subjects (or narratives).

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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.

1.3 SUBMITTALS – GENERAL

A. All submittals referenced by the procurement documents including but not limited to Plans, Specifications, Statements of Work (SOW), Supplemental Information, etc. shall be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Construction Officer Representative (COR).

B. All material sample submittals referenced by the procurement documents including but not limited to Plans, Specifications, Statements of Work (SOW), Supplemental Information, etc. shall be provided to the Contracting Officer (CO), Construction Officer Representative (COR) and Location Manager/Facilities Manager (LM/FM).

C. All items submitted shall be accompanied by the SUBMITTAL LOG appended to the

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS.

1. The Contractor shall maintain one (1) log for all submittals and shall update the information as required by Construction Progress.

1.4 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.

1. Pandemic Specific Requirements for Access to ARS Locations/Worksites

i. Contractor shall submit pandemic plans for review and approval 2 weeks before any site visit or mobilization

ii. Contractor must follow all State and Local guidelines for entry into the state which may include testing, quarantine, etc.

iii. Plans must show compliance with any State Construction Guidelines

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

SECTION 09 96 00 Page 3 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.

C. Contractor shall provide continuous monitoring for noise, dust, chemical vapor generation, volatile organic compounds, and vibration. At no time shall noise exposure to any ARS staff exceed 75 dB. Contractor shall provide to the COR with copies to the Contracting Officer a written weekly update of the all test results in addition to the 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 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 COR with a copy to the Contracting Officer written weekly documented safety inspection results.

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. 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.

B. Contractor Personnel

1. Upon receipt of contract award, the Contractor shall provide information about applicable contract employees requiring routine physical access to the construction site, including that of all sub-contractors. Completion of the attached forms additionally Form SF- 87 fingerprint cards (2 sets), and successful completion of the background investigation are required before Contractor staff may enter the work site. All background investigation information shall be provided directly to:

Personnel Security and Suitability Office 5601 Sunnyside Ave Beltsville, MD 20705

2. Each employee shall be furnished with a badge by the Government for access to construction site. This badge must be worn so as to be clearly visible at all times while on the work site.

C. Security Procedures:

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1. Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badges.

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 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.

4. ARS reserves the right to close 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.

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. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies and Contractor must be on site to receive all deliveries.

2. Separate permits shall be issued for Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 FIRE SAFETY

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):

E84-2007 ...................... Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2006 ........................ Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

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30-2003 ........................ Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2003 ...................... Standard for Fire Prevention during Welding, Cutting and Other Hot

Work

70-2005 ........................ National Electrical Code

241-2004 ...................... Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition

Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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

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

G. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to the Contracting Officer.

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

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

J. 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

SECTION 09 96 00 Page 6 coordinate with the Contracting Officer. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the Contracting Officer. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the General Contractor and copies provided to the Contracting Officer.

K. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer.

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

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

Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to the COR with a copy to the

N. 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.

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

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

CFR 1926.

1.7 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. 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. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. 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.

C. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the

D. Workers are subject to rules of the Location applicable to their conduct which shall be provided by the Contracting Officer.

E. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Location as

SECTION 09 96 00 Page 7 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 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 (2) 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.

F. 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.

G. 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.

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

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H. 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.

I. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by Contracting Officer. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article 1.14, USE OF ROADWAYS.

1.8 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the Contracting Officer or their designated representative, of areas of the building in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed, to the COR with a copy to the Contracting Officer.

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

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.

1.9 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.

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

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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 USE OF ROADWAYS

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.

1.11 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

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

1.12 TESTS

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

1.13 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.

i. Waste Diversion Goals.

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a) Demolition, Major Remodeling: Minimum 10% of total project waste shall be diverted from landfill.

b) Interior Remodeling: Minimum 10% of total project waste shall be diverted from landfill.

ii. The following waste categories, at a minimum, shall be diverted from landfill:

a) Green waste (biodegradable landscaping materials).

(i) Soil.

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

(iii) Clean dimensional wood, palette wood.

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

(v) Cardboard, paper, packaging.

(vi) Asphalt roofing materials.

(vii) Insulation.

(viii) Gypsum board.

(ix) Carpet and pad.

(x) Paint.

(xi) Plastics: ABS, PVC.

(xii) Beverage containers.

C. Description of Work.

1. Includes:

i. Waste Management Plan development and implementation.

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

iii. Techniques to minimize waste generation.

iv. Sorting and separation of waste materials.

v. Reuse of salvaged materials on site.

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

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

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

2. Related Elements:

i. Alternates.

ii. Construction Waste Management.

iii. Site Demolition.

iv. Site Clearing.

v. Slope Protection/Erosion Control.

vi. Asphalt Concrete.

vii. Crushed Stone Paving.

viii. Portland Cement Concrete Paving.

ix. Valve Boxes.

x. Storm Sewers.

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xi. Chain Link Fences and Gates.

xii. Walk, Road and Parking Appurtenances.

xiii. Miscellaneous Landscaping Materials.

xiv. Concrete, Concrete Formwork, and Concrete Reinforcement.

xv. Cast-in-Place Concrete.

xvi. Unit Masonry.

xvii. Structural Steel.

xviii. Steel Roof Deck/Steel Floor Deck.

xix. Cold Formed Metal Framing.

xx. Metal Fabrications.

xxi. Rough and Finish Carpentry.

xxii. Engineered Structural Wood.

xxiii. Plastic Lumber.

xxiv. Building Insulation.

xxv. Modified Bitumen Roofing.

xxvi. Metal Doors.

xxvii. Wood and Plastic Doors and Frames.

xxviii. Metal Support Systems.

xxix. Gypsum Wallboard.

xxx. Acoustical Treatment.

xxxi. Resilient Flooring.

xxxii. Tile and Carpet.

xxxiii. Painting.

xxxiv. Toilet Compartments.

xxxv. Louvers and Vents.

xxxvi. Signage and Graphics.

xxxvii. 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

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

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.

i. 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.

ii. 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 facility 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.

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

1. Dirt/clean fill.

2. Green/landscaping waste.

3. Concrete, asphaltic concrete.

4. Cardboard, paper, packaging.

5. Clean dimensional wood, palette wood.

6. Usable palettes.

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

8. Carpet and pad.

9. Gypsum board.

10. Paint.

11. Insulation.

12. Asphalt shingles.

13. 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:

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

ii. 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.

iii. Methods handling of materials to be recycled.

2. On Site:

i. Materials separation

ii. Materials storage

iii. Materials protection, where applicable

3. Off site:

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

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

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

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a) 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.

b) 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.

c) Waste Management Plan Implementation.

(i) 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.

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

(iii) 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.

(iv) 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.

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

4. Reports: The Contractor shall submit (monthly, quarterly, at end of job) 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.

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

i. Amount (in tons or cubic yards).

ii. Date removed from the job site.

iii. Receiving party.

iv. Transportation cost.

v. 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.

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SECTION TABLE OF

CONTENTS DIVISION 09 -

FINISHES SECTION 09 96

HIGH-PERFORMANCE COATINGS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.3 QUALITY CONTROL

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

2.1.1 Heat-Resistant Coatings

2.1.1.1 Category 1, 10 to 204 Degrees C 50 to 400 Degrees F

2.1.1.2 Category 2, 149 to 316 Degrees C 300 to 600 Degrees F

2.1.1.3 Category 3, 316 to 427 Degrees C 600 to 800 Degrees F

2.1.1.4 Category 4, 427 to 649 Degrees C 800 to 1,200 Degrees F

2.2 MATERIALS

2.2.1 Epoxy Coatings

2.2.1.1 Concrete Surface Coatings

2.2.1.2 Masonry Surfaces Coatings

2.2.1.3 Ferrous and Galvanized Metal Surface Coatings

2.2.1.4 Aluminum Surface Coatings

2.2.2 Polyurethane Coatings

2.2.2.1 Concrete Surface Coatings

2.2.2.2 Masonry Surface Coatings

2.2.2.3 Ferrous and Galvanized Metal Surface Coatings

2.2.2.4 Aluminum Surface Coatings

2.2.2.5 Wood Surface Coatings

2.2.3 Chlorinated-Rubber Coatings

2.2.3.1 Concrete Surface Coatings

2.2.3.2 Masonry Surface Coatings

2.2.3.3 Ferrous and Galvanized Metal Surface Coatings

2.2.3.4 Aluminum Surface Coatings PART 3

EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

3.1.1 Surface Preparation

3.1.2 Cleaning

3.1.3 Concrete Surfaces

3.1.3.1 Concrete Substrates

3.1.3.2 Clay Masonry Substrates

3.1.3.3 Steel Substrates

3.1.3.4 Galvanized-Metal Substrates

3.1.3.5 Aluminum Substrates

3.1.3.6 Wood Substrates

3.1.4 Coating Material Preparation

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3.1.4.1 Thinning

3.1.4.2 Tinting

3.2 APPLICATION

3.2.1 Brush Application

3.2.2 Roller Application

3.2.3 Spray Application

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

3.3.1 Field Test

3.3.2 Repairing

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UFG

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HIGH-PERFORMANCE

COATINGS

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.

The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM SI10 (2016) American National Standard for Use of the

International System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System

MASTER PAINTERS INSTITUTE (MPI)

MPI ASM (2012) Architectural Painting

Specification Manual

SOCIETY FOR PROTECTIVE COATINGS (SSPC)

SSPC-SP COM (2015) Surface Preparation Commentary SSPC-SP2 (2018 Hand Tool Cleaning SSPC-SP# (2018) Power Tool Cleaning SSPC-SP6/NACE No. 3 (2007) Commercial Blast Cleaning SSPC-PA 1 (2016) Shop, Field and Maintenance Painting of Steel SSPC-PA 2 (2015)Procedures for Determining Conformance to Dry Coating Thickness Requirements SSPC-PA 5 (2018) Guide to Maintenance Coating of Steel Structures in Atmospheric Service

Submit the following in accordance with Section 1.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

Product Data for Each Material

Installation Manual/Manufacturer Recommendations

Product Specifications/Cut Sheet

Material Safety Data Sheets

Samples

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Two (2) 12” x 12” samples for each paint system on weathered steel with successive strips illustrating surface preparation, prime coat, intermediate coat(s)and topcoat installations.

1.3 QUALITY CONTROL

Comply with Master Painters Institute (MPI) Standards indicated and listed in "MPI Approved Products List." Comply with the requirements in "MPI Architectural Painting Specification Manual" before any project is started.

Submit an equipment list consisting of a list of proposed equipment to be used in performance of construction work.

Submit three (3) color chips 3-inch by 4-inch or manufacture's pull-down of each finish color and gloss as scheduled.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Deliver special coating materials to the project in their original containers bearing manufacturer's name, descriptive label, and coating formulations. Provide new and unopened containers.

Store special coating materials in tightly closed containers in a covered, well-ventilated area where they are not exposed to excessive heat, fumes, sparks, flame, or direct sunlight.

Store solvents, thinners, and equipment cleaners with the same care as the coating materials with ambient temperatures continuously maintained at a minimum 45 degrees F.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Submit manufacturer's written recommendation for appropriate product application and catalog data including manufacturer's name and identification. Include detailed data analysis of each special coating material required for the project, with all the coating constituents measured as percentages of the total weight of the coating. Also provide manufacturer's data concerning application, thinning, and average coverage per gallon and performance in abrasive and marine environment conditions.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

3.1.1 Surface Preparation

Protect adjacent materials and equipment against damage from spillage, dripping, and spatter of coating materials. Leave clean building materials and equipment with all damaged surfaces corrected. Provide "WET PAINT" signs to indicate newly painted surfaces.

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Protect work of other trades against damage from coating operation. Correct damage by cleaning, repairing, replacing, and recoating, as approved by the Contracting Officer, and leave in an undamaged condition. At completion of construction activities of other trades, touch up and restore damaged or defaced coated surfaces.

Provide forced ventilation for interior spaces during application and drying of coatings to prevent the buildup of toxic or explosive concentrations of solvent vapors.

Provide fire extinguishers of the required quantity and correct type to combat flammable liquid fires.

Dispose of rags that are used to wipe up coating materials, solvents, and thinners by drenching with water and placing them in a covered metal container

3.1.2 Cleaning

At end of each workday, remove rubbish, empty cans, rags, and other discarded materials from Project site.

After completing coating application, clean spattered surfaces. Remove spattered coatings by washing, scraping, or other methods. Do not scratch or damage adjacent finished surfaces.

Clean application equipment promptly and thoroughly with a suitable solvent after each use and stored in a clean, covered, well-ventilated container.

3.1.2.1 Steel Substrates

Remove rust and loose mill scale. Clean using methods recommended in writing by coating manufacturer.

3.1.3 Coating Material Preparation

Mix and prepare coating materials in accordance with the coating manufacturer's printed instructions for applying the particular material and coat. Keep materials which are not in actual use in closed containers.

Coating materials that have been mixed with an automatic shaker are allowed to stand to let air bubbles escape, then given a final hand mixing before application. Stir materials so as to produce a mixture of uniform density. Stir at frequent intervals during application to prevent skinning. Do not stir film which may form on the surface of the material. Remove film and strain, if necessary.

3.1.3.1 Thinning

Thinning is done in accordance with coating manufacturer's printed directions for the particular material and coat.

3.1.3.2 Tinting

Ensure prime and intermediate coats of paint are slightly different tints from the finish coat to facilitate identification of each coat. Tinting is done by the coating manufacturer and clearly identified as to color and coat.

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3.2 APPLICATION

Do not perform exterior painting in damp or rainy weather. Painting is not allowed below 50 degrees F or above 95 degrees F. Apply paint in accordance with the coating manufacturer's recommendations, and as specified.

Ensure coating application is done by skilled applicators. Apply coatings to clean and properly prepared surfaces. Apply coatings with clean, high-quality application equipment. Allow sufficient time between coats to ensure complete drying and curing. Sand and dust surfaces between coatings, as required, to produce a surface free of visible defects.

Lightly sand high gloss coatings and clear finishes between coats to ensure bond of following coats.

Apply coats to the surfaces in an even film. Cloudiness, spotting, holidays, laps, application marks, runs, sags, and other similar surface imperfections are not acceptable.

Remove defective coating applications and re-coat as directed.

Ensure coating lines between materials are sharp, true, and well-defined. Tape may be used to establish coating lines, providing tape is removed before ragging or sawtooth edges form.

Ensure surfaces, including edges, corners, crevices, welds, and other similar changes in surface plane, meet the dry-film thickness not less than specified.

3.2.1 Brush Application

Use clean, proper size brushes for high-quality application of the specified coating materials. Brush out slow-dry coatings. Brush out quick-dry coatings only enough to spread out evenly.

3.2.2 Roller Application

Use clean roller covers of the proper nap length, nap texture, and material for high-quality application of the specified coating materials.

Ensure roller application is equivalent in all respects to the same coats applied by high-quality brush application.

3.2.3 Spray Application (If Permitted by Manufacturer)

Spray application equipment is limited to airless-spray equipment and electrostatic-spray equipment. Ensure equipment is clean and operated by workmen skilled in high quality application of coating materials.

Apply spray coatings as equivalent in all respects to the same coats applied by high quality brush application. Permit each spray coat to cure before the succeeding coat is applied. Do not double back with application equipment, for the purpose of building up film thickness of two coats in one operation.

Cover surfaces adjacent to sprayed areas to prevent damage from overspray, coating rebound, and spray drift.

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3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

Government may take dry-film tests from time to time on finished surfaces. Apply additional coatings to surfaces where there is less than the minimum specified dry-film thickness.

Remove damaged and unacceptable portions of completed work and replace with new work to match adjacent surfaces at no additional cost to the Government.

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CONTENTS DIVISION 09 -

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1.3 QUALITY CONTROL

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 Abrasive Blasting Material

2.1.2 Sealant Compound

2.1.3 Protective Coatings

2.1.3.1 Coating Systems

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

3.1.1 Coating Hazards

3.1.2 Surface Preparation

3.1.3 Abrasive Blasting (AB)

3.1.4 Power Tool Cleaning

3.2 APPLICATION

3.2.1 General Requirements

3.2.2 Mixing and Application Procedures

3.2.3 Coating Systems

3.2.4 Touch-Up

3.2.5 Sealant Compound Application

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

3.3.1 Inspection

3.3.1.1 Inspection Forms

3.3.1.2 Coating Inspector

3.4 SCHEDULES

3.4.1 Coating Schedule

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SECTION 09 97 13.00 40 STEEL COATINGS

ASTM C920 (2018) Standard Specification for

Elastomeric Joint Sealants

ASTM D4417 (2014) Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast Cleaned Steel

MPI 19 (2012) Primer, Zinc Rich, Inorganic

SSPC AB 1 (2015; E 2017) Mineral and Slag Abrasives

SSPC AB 2 (2015; E 2016) Cleanliness of Recycled Ferrous Metallic Abrasive

SSPC AB 3 (2003; E 2004) Ferrous Metallic Abrasive

SSPC PA 2 (2015; E 2018) Procedure for Determining

Conformance to Dry Coating Thickness Requirements

SSPC SP 1 (2015) Solvent Cleaning

SSPC SP 10/NACE No. 2 (2007) Near-White Blast Cleaning

SSPC SP 11 (2012) Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection

29 CFR 1910.1000 Air Contaminants

Submit the following in accordance with Division 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1.3

SUBMITTALS – GENERAL

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Inspection Forms

Safety Plan

SD-03 Product Data

Abrasive Blasting Material

Sealant Compound

Coating Schedule for each Coating

SURFACE

DESCRIPTION

SURFACE

PREPARATION

PRIME COAT FIRST COAT SECOND

COAT

THIRD COAT

Items or surfaces to be coated

Near white metal blast cleaning or mechanical/hand cleaning

Product Thickness

Acceptance Criteria

Application Method Color

Product Thickness

Acceptance Criteria

Application Method Color

Product Thickness

Acceptance Criteria

Application Method Color

Product Thickness

Acceptance Criteria

Application Method Color

SD-04 Samples

Manufacturer's Standard Color Charts

SD-05 Design Data

Inhibitive Polyamide Epoxy

Aliphatic Polyurethane

SD-06 Test Reports

Inspection Reports

SD-07 Certificates

Abrasive Blasting Material

Sealant Compound Inhibitive

Polyamide Epoxy Aliphatic

Polyurethane

SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

Protective Coatings

Submit a safety plan for protective coating systems in accordance with OSHA regulations.

Submit manufacturer's standard color charts showing manufacturer's standard finish colors.

Deliver materials in their original, unopened containers bearing the manufacturer's name, date of manufacture, product identification, and batch number.

Store coatings, thinners, and cleaners in tightly closed containers in a covered, well-ventilated area; protected from exposure to extreme cold or heat, sparks, flame, direct sunlight, or rainfall. Follow manufacturer's instructions for storage limitations.

2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 Abrasive Blasting Material

Ensure that abrasive blasting materials conform to SSPC AB 1, SSPC AB 2, and SSPC AB 3.

2.1.2 Sealant Compound

Sealant is a self-curing, single-component, polysulfide-rubber, conforming to ASTM C920.

Provide a sealant gray in color and capable of being applied into the joint with a caulking gun.

2.1.3 Protective Coatings

2.1.3.1 Coating Systems

Joint sealants, prime coat, intermediate coat and topcoat materials for each application shall be provided by a single manufacturer for a complete coating system solution.

3.1.1 Coating Hazards

Ensure that employees are trained in the safety plan. Specified coatings may have potential health hazards if ingested or improperly handled.

Follow the coating manufacturer's written safety precautions throughout mixing, application, and curing of the coatings. During all cleaning, cleanup, surface preparation, and paint application phases, ensure that employees are protected from toxic and hazardous chemical agents that exceed concentrations in 29 CFR

1910.1000. Comply with respiratory protection

requirements in 29 CFR 1910.134.

3.1.2 Surface Preparation

The contractor shall utilize either Abrasive Blast(AB) or Mechanical Cleaning (MC, power tool cleaning) to create a prepared surface, as specified by the coating manufacturer, ready to receive the prime coat. Follow the SSPC Paint Manual for surface preparation.

Critical slip joints (faying surfaces) shall be protected with flexible sealants; grounding connection areas shall remain unpainted.

Clean surfaces that are part of slip-critical joints according to SSPC SP10 for abrasive blasting or SSPC SP 11 for power tool cleaning. Coat cleaned coated with MPI 19 (inorganic zinc)] before installation.

Do not apply coatings to areas to be welded. After welding is completed, conduct the required surface preparation to the weld and any adjacent areas damaged by the welding operation, and feather in the required coating system.

Within 6 hours after completion of surface preparation and before rusting or recontamination occurs, clean prepared surfaces of abrasive residue, dust, and other contaminants and give the surface the first coat of paint. Re-prepare surfaces not coated within 6 hours or that show rusting or contamination, regardless of the length of time after preparation.

Sequence surface preparation and coating operations so that freshly applied coatings are not contaminated by dust or foreign matter.

Sharp edges of all metal shall be relieved to ensure proper coating thicknesses are achieved.

Degrease surfaces as required in accordance with SSPC SP 1 before surface preparation and the application of protective coatings. Degreasing is by solvent cleaning, detergent washing, or steam cleaning.

3.1.3 Abrasive Blasting (AB)

Dry abrasive blast all…