DGS – CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION [PROJECT NAME]

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA [ISSUE DATE]

MASTER SPECIFICATIONS DIVISON 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 10 00 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Type of Contract.

4. Phased construction.

5. Work by District of Columbia Government (District).

6. Work under separate contracts.

7. Purchase contracts.

8. District-furnished products.

9. Contractor-furnished, District-installed products.

10. Access to site.

11. Coordination with occupants.

12. Work restrictions.

13. Specification and drawing conventions.

14. Miscellaneous provisions.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. District and District Representatives: Refer to General Conditions of Contract for Construction for District’s administration of construction contract.

B. COTR is Contracting Officer's Technical Representative, and where context requires, term "COTR" means "District." The COTR is responsible for technical aspects of project and technical liaison with Contractor as well as final inspection and acceptance as specified in Contract. The COTR is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate District or authorize any changes which affect contract price, terms, or conditions.

1. District may appoint other entities to manage day-to-day activities for the execution of the Project.

2. Where term "Architect" or "Engineer" is used in Contract Documents, it shall be construed to mean "COTR."

3. Where term "Construction Manager" or "CM" is used in Contract Documents, it shall be construed to mean "COTR."

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1.4 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

A. Project Identification: [<Insert Project identifier such as Project name>]

1. Project Number: [<Insert Project Number (generated from Prolog)>]

2. Project Location: [<Insert Project location (street address, city, and state)>]

3. Ward: [<Insert Ward>]

B. Owner: District of Columbia Department of General Services (DGS), Capital Construction Services at the following location:

1. The Reeves Center, 2000 14th Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20009.

C. Architect: [ <Insert name and contact information for Architect>]

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

a. <Insert title of design discipline>: <Insert name and contact information for consultant>.

D. District Consultants: The District has retained the following design professionals who have prepared designated portions of the Contract Documents:

1. <Insert title of design discipline>: <Insert name and contact information for consultant>. <Insert title of design discipline> has prepared the following portions of the Contract Documents:

a. <Insert description of scope of service for other District consultant>.

E. Construction Manager: <Insert name and contact information for Construction Manager>.

1. Construction Manager has been engaged for this Project to serve as an extension to the COTR role, to advise the District, and to provide assistance in administering the Contract including, but not limited to, field quality control administration.

F. Electronic Project Management (ePM) System: An Electronic Project Management system administered by [Architect] [District] [Construction Manager] [Contractor] will be used for purposes of managing communication and documents during the construction stage.

1. See Section 013100 "Project Management and Coordination." for requirements for [establishing] [administering] [and] using the ePM.

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1.5 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

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

1. <Insert a brief description of Project indicating the size, code classification for occupancy and construction type, and general description of major building assemblies. This information can be obtained from the Solicitation document written by DRES procurement personnel>.

1.6 TYPE OF CONTRACT

A. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.

1.7 PHASED CONSTRUCTION

A. The Work shall be conducted in <Insert number> phases, with each phase substantially complete as indicated:

1. Phase <Insert designation>: <Briefly describe work of this phase> Work of this phase shall commence [within <Insert number of days> after the Notice to Proceed] [by <Insert date>] and be substantially complete and ready for occupancy [within <Insert number of days>] [after the Notice to Proceed] [after commencement of construction of this phase] [by <Insert date>].

2. Phase <Insert designation>: The remaining Work shall be substantially complete and ready for occupancy at time of Completion for the Work.

B. Before commencing Work of each phase, submit an updated copy of Contractor's construction schedule showing the sequence, commencement and completion dates[, and move-out and -in dates of District's personnel] for all phases of the Work.

1.8 EXISTING CONDITIONS

A. Contractor: Responsible to determine existing conditions on Project site by examination, whether shown on Drawings or not.

B. In addition to demolition which is specified in other Sections and that which may be specifically shown on Drawings, cut, move or remove items as necessary to allow Work to proceed.

Provide such items as:

1. Repair or removal of unsafe or unsanitary conditions.

2. Removal of abandoned items and items serving no useful purpose, such as abandoned piping, conduit, wiring and electrical devices.

3. Removal of unsuitable or extraneous materials such as abandoned furnishings and equipment, and debris such as rotten wood, rusted metals and deteriorated concrete.

4. Cleaning of surfaces and removal of surface finishes as needed to install new work and finishes.

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5. [<Insert other relevant conditions)>].

1.9 WORK BY DISTRICT

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

B. Concurrent Work: District anticipates it will perform the following construction operations at Project site. Those operations will be conducted simultaneously with work under this Contract.

1. <Insert a brief description of work performed by District>.

1.10 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

A. Provide items shown in Contract Documents unless specifically shown in Contract Documents as excluded from Work.

B. General: Cooperate fully with separate contractors so work on those contracts may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract. Coordinate the Work of this Contract with work performed under separate contracts.

C. Concurrent Work: District may award separate contract(s) for the following construction operations at Project site. Those operations will be conducted simultaneously with work under this Contract.

1. Interior tenant fit out, not addressed/covered by the Contract Documents.

2. <Insert brief description of work performed under other contracts>.

1.11 DISTRICT-FURNISHED PRODUCTS

A. District will furnish products indicated. The Work includes receiving, unloading, handling, storing, protecting, and installing District-furnished products[ and making building services connections].

B. District-Furnished Products:

1. <Insert description, in separate subparagraphs, for each District-furnished product>.

1.12 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED, DISTRICT-INSTALLED PRODUCTS

A. Contractor shall furnish products indicated on Drawings as applicable. The Work includes unloading, handling, storing, and protecting Contractor-furnished products as directed and turning them over to District at Project closeout.

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B. Contractor-Furnished, District-Installed Products:

1. <Insert description, in separate subparagraphs, for each Contractor-furnished, District-installed product>.

1.13 ACCESS TO SITE

A. General: Contractor shall have full use of site for construction operations during construction period. Contractor's use of site is limited only by District's right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of Project.

1. Contractor Parking: Vehicle parking for Contractor and construction personnel shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

B. Use of Site: Limit use of site to areas within the Contract limits indicated. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated. Site has very limited lay down area.

1. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways, loading areas, and entrances serving premises clear and available to District, District's employees, the public, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

a. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

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

C. Access to the Project. Contractor shall comply with the following:

1. The area available to the contractor for performance of the Work is shown on the Drawings. If the District or the Occupant continues to occupy portions of the Project during construction, Contractor shall schedule and conduct the Work so as to cause the least interference with the operations of the District or Occupants.

2. When the following must be interrupted, provide alternate facilities acceptable to the COTR or schedule the interruption for a time when occupancy will not be impaired:

a. Emergency means of egress.

b. Utilities and building systems which must remain in operation to allow safe and useful occupancy.

1.14 DISTRICT'S OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS

A. District Occupancy of Completed Areas of Construction: District reserves the right to occupy and to place and install equipment in completed areas of building, before Final Completion, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. Such placement of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

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1. Upon completion of the Work and written request from the Contractor, COTR will prepare a Certificate of Substantial Completion for each specific portion of the Work to be occupied before District occupancy.

2. Certificate of Occupancy from authorities having jurisdiction shall be obtained by Contractor before District occupancy.

3. Before partial occupancy, required inspections, commissioning and employee training for the fire alarm and sprinkler systems, mechanical systems, and electrical systems shall be fully operational. Upon occupancy, District will operate and maintain mechanical and electrical systems serving occupied portions of building.

4. Upon occupancy, District will assume responsibility for maintenance and custodial service for occupied portions of building.

5. Partial Acceptance: For the purpose of installation of Data Rooms, FF&E, and Security, Partial Acceptance of the areas may be granted by the COTR to allow contracted installers access to perform their work.

1.15 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business work hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except otherwise allowed by District and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).

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

1. Notify District not less than two (2) work days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without District's written permission.

C. Noise, Vibration, and Odors: Coordinate with the COTR operations that may result in high levels of noise and vibration, odors, or other disruption to District occupancy.

1. Notify [Architect] [Construction Manager] [District] not less than [two] <Insert number> work days in advance of proposed disruptive operations.

2. Obtain [Architect's] [Construction Manager's] [District's] written permission before proceeding with disruptive operations.

3. Obtain required approvals from authorities having jurisdiction.

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

E. Controlled Substances: Use of tobacco products and other controlled substances [within the existing building] [on Project site] is not permitted.

F. No eating or drinking is allowed in the building at any phase during Construction.

G. Employee Identification: If required by the Contract, Contractor shall provide identification badges for Contractor personnel working on Project site. Require personnel to use identification tags at all times.

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1.16 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Permits: The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the District, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, fees, inspections, and permits, other than the building permit, and for complying with any federal, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the Contractor's fault or negligence, and shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect the work, the workers, the public, and the property of others. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the contract.

B. The Contractor shall not load or permit any part of the construction or site to be loaded so as to endanger its safety.

C. When required for the safety of the Work or adjoining structures, the Contractor shall shore up, brace, underpin and protect foundations and other portions of existing structures which are in any way affected by the Work. The Contractor, before commencement of any part of the Work, shall give any notice to the District.

1.17 SPECIFICATION FORMATS AND CONVENTIONS

A. 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. Division 01: Sections in Division 01 govern the execution of the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

B. 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. Abbreviated Language: Language used in the Specifications and other Contract Documents is abbreviated. Words and meanings shall be interpreted as appropriate.

Words implied, but not stated, shall be inferred as the sense requires. Singular words shall be interpreted as plural, and plural words shall be interpreted as singular where applicable as the context of the Contract Documents indicates.

2. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications.

Requirements expressed in the imperative mood are to be performed by Contractor.

Occasionally, the indicative or subjunctive mood may be used in the Section Text for clarity to describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by Contractor or by others when so noted.

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a. 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.

C. Where performance type specifications are used within Specifications or where pre-engineered or Contractor designed systems, elements, equipment or components are called for, District shall have right to rely on Contractor's design. Approval by District of Contractor's Design Submittals shall be limited to acknowledgment that design was prepared with intent of meeting specified performance criteria, but neither District's review or approval shall constitute review of design itself, of designer's calculations, or of effectiveness of design in actually satisfying specified criteria.

D. Work under this Contract may be specified by combination of descriptive, performance, reference standard and name brand specifications. Where Specifications define characteristics of Contractor designed systems, items or components, Contractor responsible to design, engineer, manufacture, and install systems, items and components to meet specified functional requirements, performance requirements, quality standards, durability standards, and conditions of use as well as all applicable codes, regulations and referenced trade or industry standards.

Contractor: Perform such design by employing engineers licensed by pertinent jurisdiction and require engineers to seal and sign designs necessary to perform Work.

1.18 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

A. <Insert miscellaneous provisions for the Project. Consult with the Contracting Officer for special provisions unique to Scope or to Contract>.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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SECTION 01 10 00 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Type of Contract.

4. Phased construction.

5. Work by District of Columbia Government (District).

6. Work under separate contracts.

7. Purchase contracts.

8. District-furnished products.

9. Contractor-furnished, District-installed products.

10. Access to site.

11. Coordination with occupants.

12. Work restrictions.

13. Specification and drawing conventions.

14. Miscellaneous provisions.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. District and District Representatives: Refer to General Conditions of Contract for Construction for District’s administration of construction contract.

B. COTR is Contracting Officer's Technical Representative, and where context requires, term "COTR" means "District." The COTR is responsible for technical aspects of project and technical liaison with Contractor as well as final inspection and acceptance as specified in Contract. The COTR is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate District or authorize any changes which affect contract price, terms, or conditions.

1. District may appoint other entities to manage day-to-day activities for the execution of the Project.

2. Where term "Architect" or "Engineer" is used in Contract Documents, it shall be construed to mean "COTR."

3. Where term "Construction Manager" or "CM" is used in Contract Documents, it shall be construed to mean "COTR."

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1.4 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

A. Project Identification: [<Insert Project identifier such as Project name>]

1. Project Number: [<Insert Project Number (generated from Prolog)>]

2. Project Location: [<Insert Project location (street address, city, and state)>]

3. Ward: [<Insert Ward>]

B. Owner: District of Columbia Department of General Services (DGS), Capital Construction Services at the following location:

1. The Reeves Center, 2000 14th Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20009.

C. Architect: [ <Insert name and contact information for Architect>]

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

a. <Insert title of design discipline>: <Insert name and contact information for consultant>.

D. District Consultants: The District has retained the following design professionals who have prepared designated portions of the Contract Documents:

1. <Insert title of design discipline>: <Insert name and contact information for consultant>. <Insert title of design discipline> has prepared the following portions of the Contract Documents:

a. <Insert description of scope of service for other District consultant>.

E. Construction Manager: <Insert name and contact information for Construction Manager>.

1. Construction Manager has been engaged for this Project to serve as an extension to the COTR role, to advise the District, and to provide assistance in administering the Contract including, but not limited to, field quality control administration.

F. Electronic Project Management (ePM) System: An Electronic Project Management system administered by [Architect] [District] [Construction Manager] [Contractor] will be used for purposes of managing communication and documents during the construction stage.

1. See Section 013100 "Project Management and Coordination." for requirements for [establishing] [administering] [and] using the ePM.

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1.5 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

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

1. <Insert a brief description of Project indicating the size, code classification for occupancy and construction type, and general description of major building assemblies. This information can be obtained from the Solicitation document written by DRES procurement personnel>.

1.6 TYPE OF CONTRACT

A. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.

1.7 PHASED CONSTRUCTION

A. The Work shall be conducted in <Insert number> phases, with each phase substantially complete as indicated:

1. Phase <Insert designation>: <Briefly describe work of this phase> Work of this phase shall commence [within <Insert number of days> after the Notice to Proceed] [by <Insert date>] and be substantially complete and ready for occupancy [within <Insert number of days>] [after the Notice to Proceed] [after commencement of construction of this phase] [by <Insert date>].

2. Phase <Insert designation>: The remaining Work shall be substantially complete and ready for occupancy at time of Completion for the Work.

B. Before commencing Work of each phase, submit an updated copy of Contractor's construction schedule showing the sequence, commencement and completion dates[, and move-out and -in dates of District's personnel] for all phases of the Work.

1.8 EXISTING CONDITIONS

A. Contractor: Responsible to determine existing conditions on Project site by examination, whether shown on Drawings or not.

B. In addition to demolition which is specified in other Sections and that which may be specifically shown on Drawings, cut, move or remove items as necessary to allow Work to proceed.

Provide such items as:

1. Repair or removal of unsafe or unsanitary conditions.

2. Removal of abandoned items and items serving no useful purpose, such as abandoned piping, conduit, wiring and electrical devices.

3. Removal of unsuitable or extraneous materials such as abandoned furnishings and equipment, and debris such as rotten wood, rusted metals and deteriorated concrete.

4. Cleaning of surfaces and removal of surface finishes as needed to install new work and finishes.

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5. [<Insert other relevant conditions)>].

1.9 WORK BY DISTRICT

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

B. Concurrent Work: District anticipates it will perform the following construction operations at Project site. Those operations will be conducted simultaneously with work under this Contract.

1. <Insert a brief description of work performed by District>.

1.10 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

A. Provide items shown in Contract Documents unless specifically shown in Contract Documents as excluded from Work.

B. General: Cooperate fully with separate contractors so work on those contracts may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract. Coordinate the Work of this Contract with work performed under separate contracts.

C. Concurrent Work: District may award separate contract(s) for the following construction operations at Project site. Those operations will be conducted simultaneously with work under this Contract.

1. Interior tenant fit out, not addressed/covered by the Contract Documents.

2. <Insert brief description of work performed under other contracts>.

1.11 DISTRICT-FURNISHED PRODUCTS

A. District will furnish products indicated. The Work includes receiving, unloading, handling, storing, protecting, and installing District-furnished products[ and making building services connections].

B. District-Furnished Products:

1. <Insert description, in separate subparagraphs, for each District-furnished product>.

1.12 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED, DISTRICT-INSTALLED PRODUCTS

A. Contractor shall furnish products indicated on Drawings as applicable. The Work includes unloading, handling, storing, and protecting Contractor-furnished products as directed and turning them over to District at Project closeout.

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B. Contractor-Furnished, District-Installed Products:

1. <Insert description, in separate subparagraphs, for each Contractor-furnished, District-installed product>.

1.13 ACCESS TO SITE

A. General: Contractor shall have full use of site for construction operations during construction period. Contractor's use of site is limited only by District's right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of Project.

1. Contractor Parking: Vehicle parking for Contractor and construction personnel shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

B. Use of Site: Limit use of site to areas within the Contract limits indicated. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated. Site has very limited lay down area.

1. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways, loading areas, and entrances serving premises clear and available to District, District's employees, the public, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

a. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

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

C. Access to the Project. Contractor shall comply with the following:

1. The area available to the contractor for performance of the Work is shown on the Drawings. If the District or the Occupant continues to occupy portions of the Project during construction, Contractor shall schedule and conduct the Work so as to cause the least interference with the operations of the District or Occupants.

2. When the following must be interrupted, provide alternate facilities acceptable to the COTR or schedule the interruption for a time when occupancy will not be impaired:

a. Emergency means of egress.

b. Utilities and building systems which must remain in operation to allow safe and useful occupancy.

1.14 DISTRICT'S OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS

A. District Occupancy of Completed Areas of Construction: District reserves the right to occupy and to place and install equipment in completed areas of building, before Final Completion, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. Such placement of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

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1. Upon completion of the Work and written request from the Contractor, COTR will prepare a Certificate of Substantial Completion for each specific portion of the Work to be occupied before District occupancy.

2. Certificate of Occupancy from authorities having jurisdiction shall be obtained by Contractor before District occupancy.

3. Before partial occupancy, required inspections, commissioning and employee training for the fire alarm and sprinkler systems, mechanical systems, and electrical systems shall be fully operational. Upon occupancy, District will operate and maintain mechanical and electrical systems serving occupied portions of building.

4. Upon occupancy, District will assume responsibility for maintenance and custodial service for occupied portions of building.

5. Partial Acceptance: For the purpose of installation of Data Rooms, FF&E, and Security, Partial Acceptance of the areas may be granted by the COTR to allow contracted installers access to perform their work.

1.15 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business work hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except otherwise allowed by District and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).

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

1. Notify District not less than two (2) work days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without District's written permission.

C. Noise, Vibration, and Odors: Coordinate with the COTR operations that may result in high levels of noise and vibration, odors, or other disruption to District occupancy.

1. Notify [Architect] [Construction Manager] [District] not less than [two] <Insert number> work days in advance of proposed disruptive operations.

2. Obtain [Architect's] [Construction Manager's] [District's] written permission before proceeding with disruptive operations.

3. Obtain required approvals from authorities having jurisdiction.

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

E. Controlled Substances: Use of tobacco products and other controlled substances [within the existing building] [on Project site] is not permitted.

F. No eating or drinking is allowed in the building at any phase during Construction.

G. Employee Identification: If required by the Contract, Contractor shall provide identification badges for Contractor personnel working on Project site. Require personnel to use identification tags at all times.

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1.16 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Permits: The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the District, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, fees, inspections, and permits, other than the building permit, and for complying with any federal, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the Contractor's fault or negligence, and shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect the work, the workers, the public, and the property of others. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the contract.

B. The Contractor shall not load or permit any part of the construction or site to be loaded so as to endanger its safety.

C. When required for the safety of the Work or adjoining structures, the Contractor shall shore up, brace, underpin and protect foundations and other portions of existing structures which are in any way affected by the Work. The Contractor, before commencement of any part of the Work, shall give any notice to the District.

1.17 SPECIFICATION FORMATS AND CONVENTIONS

A. 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. Division 01: Sections in Division 01 govern the execution of the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

B. 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. Abbreviated Language: Language used in the Specifications and other Contract Documents is abbreviated. Words and meanings shall be interpreted as appropriate.

Words implied, but not stated, shall be inferred as the sense requires. Singular words shall be interpreted as plural, and plural words shall be interpreted as singular where applicable as the context of the Contract Documents indicates.

2. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications.

Requirements expressed in the imperative mood are to be performed by Contractor.

Occasionally, the indicative or subjunctive mood may be used in the Section Text for clarity to describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by Contractor or by others when so noted.

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a. 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.

C. Where performance type specifications are used within Specifications or where pre-engineered or Contractor designed systems, elements, equipment or components are called for, District shall have right to rely on Contractor's design. Approval by District of Contractor's Design Submittals shall be limited to acknowledgment that design was prepared with intent of meeting specified performance criteria, but neither District's review or approval shall constitute review of design itself, of designer's calculations, or of effectiveness of design in actually satisfying specified criteria.

D. Work under this Contract may be specified by combination of descriptive, performance, reference standard and name brand specifications. Where Specifications define characteristics of Contractor designed systems, items or components, Contractor responsible to design, engineer, manufacture, and install systems, items and components to meet specified functional requirements, performance requirements, quality standards, durability standards, and conditions of use as well as all applicable codes, regulations and referenced trade or industry standards.

Contractor: Perform such design by employing engineers licensed by pertinent jurisdiction and require engineers to seal and sign designs necessary to perform Work.

1.18 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

A. <Insert miscellaneous provisions for the Project. Consult with the Contracting Officer for special provisions unique to Scope or to Contract>.

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DGS – CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES [PROJECT NAME]

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This Section may not be applicable to all Projects. Delete entire Article 01 21 00 "Allowances" if not used.

SECTION 01 21 00 – ALLOWANCES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements governing allowances.

1. Certain items are specified in the Contract Documents by allowances. In some cases, these allowances include installation. Allowances have been established in lieu of additional requirements and to defer selection of actual materials and equipment to a later date when additional information is available for evaluation. If necessary, additional requirements beyond established allowances will be issued by Change Order.

B. Types of allowances include the following:

1. Lump-sum allowances.

2. Quantity allowances.

3. Contingency allowances

C. Contractor agrees that allowance quantities and amounts shall be valid and in effect for the duration of the Project or as stated in the Solicitation.

D. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 01 Section "Unit Prices" for procedures for using unit prices.

1.3 SELECTION AND PURCHASE

A. At the earliest practical date after award of the Contract, advise Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) of the date when final selection and purchase of each product or system described by an allowance must be completed as dictated by the Project Schedule to avoid delaying the Work.

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B. At COTR's request, obtain proposals for each allowance for use in making final selections.

Include recommendations that are relevant to performing the Work.

C. Purchase products and systems selected by COTR from the designated supplier.

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Submit proposals for purchase of products or systems included in allowances, in the form specified for Change Orders.

1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Submit invoices or delivery slips to show actual quantities of materials delivered to the site for use in fulfillment of each allowance.

B. Submit time sheets and other documentation to show labor time and cost for installation of allowance items that include installation as part of the allowance.

C. Coordinate and process submittals for allowance items in same manner as for other portions of the Work.

1.6 ADJUSTMENT OF ALLOWANCES

A. Allowance Adjustment: Refer to Section 01 22 00 "Unit Prices."

1.7 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate allowance items with other portions of the Work. Furnish templates as required to coordinate installation.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine products covered by an allowance promptly on delivery for damage or defects. Return damaged or defective products to manufacturer for replacement.

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3.2 PREPARATION

A. Coordinate materials and their installation for each allowance with related materials and installations to ensure that each allowance item is completely integrated and interfaced with related work.

3.3 SCHEDULE OF ALLOWANCES

A. Allowance No. <Insert number>: [Lump-Sum] [Unit-Cost] [Quantity] [Contingency] [Testing and Inspecting] Allowance: Include the sum of <Insert dollar or quantity amount of allowance>: Include <Insert allowance description> as specified in Section <Insert Section number> "<Insert Section title>"[ and as shown on Drawings].

1. This allowance includes [material cost] [receiving, handling, and installation] [and] [Contractor overhead and profit].

2. Coordinate quantity allowance adjustment with corresponding unit-price requirements in Section 01 22 00 "Unit Prices."

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This Section may not be applicable to all Projects. Delete entire Article 01 22 00 "Unit Prices" if not used.

SECTION 01 22 00 - UNIT PRICES

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

1.2 SUMMARY

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

B. Contractor agrees that Unit Price quantities and amounts shall be in effect for duration of the Contract, or as stated on the Request for Proposal and Bid Forms.

C. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 01 Section "Allowances" for procedures for using allowances.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Unit price is an amount proposed by Offerors, stated on the Proposal Form, as a price per unit of measurement for materials or services added to or deducted from the Contract Sum by appropriate modification, if estimated quantities of Work required by the Contract Documents are increased or decreased.

1. For quantities indicated on Bid Form, provide unit price and extension.

2. Unit prices include required material, delivery, labor and equipment, hauling, disposal, insurance, overhead, profit, and applicable taxes.

1.4 PROCEDURES

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

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

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

1.5 ADJUSTMENT OF ALLOWANCES

A. To adjust allowance amounts, prepare a Change Order proposal based on the difference between purchase amount and the allowance, multiplied by the unit prices contained in the bid form where applicable, and verified by final measurements of work-in-place where applicable. If applicable, include reasonable allowances for cutting losses, tolerances, mixing wastes, normal product imperfections, and similar margins.

1. If requested, prepare explanation and documentation to substantiate distribution of overhead costs and other margins claimed.

2. Submit substantiation of a change in scope of work, if any, claimed in Change Orders related to unit-cost allowances.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF UNIT PRICES

A. Unit Price No. <Insert unit-price number> - <Insert unit-price item>:

1. Description: <Insert unit-price item description> according to Section <Insert Section number> "<Insert Section title>."

2. Unit of Measurement: <Insert unit of measurement>.

3. Quantity Allowance: Coordinate unit price with allowance adjustment requirements in

Section 01 21 00 "Allowances."

END OF SECTION 01 22 00

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This Section may not be applicable to all Projects. Delete entire Article 01 22 00 "Alternates" if not used.

SECTION 01 23 00 - ALTERNATES

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for alternates.

B. Contractor agrees that Alternate quantities and amounts shall be in effect for duration of the Contract or as stated on the Request for Proposal Bid Forms.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Alternate: An amount proposed by Offerors and stated on the Proposal Form for certain work defined in the Solicitation Requirements that may be added to or deducted from the Base Proposal amount if District decides to accept a corresponding change either in the amount of construction to be completed or in the products, materials, equipment, systems, or installation methods described in the Contract Documents.

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

1.4 PROCEDURES

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

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

B. Notification: Immediately following award of the Contract, notify each party involved, in writing, of the status of each alternate. Indicate if alternates have been accepted, rejected, or deferred for later consideration. Include a complete description of negotiated modifications to alternates.

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C. Execute accepted alternates under the same conditions as other work of the Contract.

D. Schedule: A Schedule of Alternates is included at the end of this Section. Specification Sections referenced in schedule contain requirements for materials necessary to achieve the work described under each alternate.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES

A. Alternate No. 1: Two (2) Year Warranty on all HVAC Systems.

1. Base Bid: Full 1-year warranty on all HVAC systems as shown on HVAC Drawings and as Specified in Division 23.

2. Alternate: Additional 1-year warranty on all HVAC systems as shown on HVAC Drawings and as Specified in Division 23.

B. Alternate No. <Insert number>: <Insert title of alternate>.

1. Base Bid: <Insert brief description of base-bid requirement> [as indicated on Sheet <Insert title of sheet>] [and] [as specified in Section <Insert Section number> "<Insert Section title>."]

2. Alternate: <Insert brief description of alternate requirement> [as indicated on Sheet <Insert title of sheet>] [and] [as specified in Section <Insert Section number> "<Insert Section title>."]

END OF SECTION 01 23 00

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SECTION 01 26 00 - CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Administrative and procedural requirements for Contract modifications.

B. Contractor shall designate a single individual authorized to receive, review, and sign changes in the Contract and who will be responsible for informing others of changes in the Work.

1.3 BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING COSTS

A. Combined Increases and Decreases: On proposals involving both increases and decreases in Contract Price, above overhead and profit percentage mark-ups will be allowed on net increases only. On net decreases, deduct corresponding overhead and profit.

B. Allowable costs: Comply with following requirements for proposals and record keeping for Change

Order work.

1. Labor:

a. Report cost of Change Order labor by itemizing each craft or trade or other specialty involved, and indicating hourly rate for each and hours required, excluding premium pay, paid to employees proposed by Contractor to be directly engaged in Change Order work.

Hourly rates shall be reflective of the Wage Determination for the applicable trades referenced for the Project.

b. Costs of Labor: Cost for wages prevailing for each craft or types of workers performing work under Change Order at time Change Order is done or contemplated to be performed, plus employer payments of applicable burdens including payroll taxes, Social Security, unemployment insurances, workers compensation insurance, health and welfare, pension, FICA, FUTA, and other direct costs resulting from Federal, State or local laws, as well as assessments or benefits such as union dues, apprenticeship funds, subsistence and/or mileage, required by lawful collective bargaining agreements.

c. Use of labor classification that would increase Change Order cost not allowed unless

Contractor establishes necessity for such additional costs to satisfaction of District.

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d. Labor productivity assumed by Contractor in its lump sum Change Order cost proposals shall be same as that assumed by Contractor for similar work included in bid estimates underlying Contract Price as of execution of this contract. National estimating standards including RS Means, Mechanical Contractors Association (MCA) and National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) shall not be used by Contractor in Change Order cost proposals. Propose productivity factors that are applicable to work under each contemplated lump sum Change Order and provide data supporting their derivation and reasonableness to District for its review and consideration. Contractor: Prepare change order cost estimates utilizing most favorable productivity assumptions.

e. Report labor costs for equipment operators and helpers only when such costs are not included in invoices for equipment rental, if applicable.

f. Apportion labor cost for working foremen to their assigned work and only that portion applicable to Change Order work shall be paid. In no case may Contractor’s change order cost estimates assume more than one foreman per six workers for Change Order work.

g. In event District directs Contractor to perform work on basis which will result in costs for premium time, premium portion of applicable wages for Change Order work which Contractor was directed by District to be performed other than normal working hours may be allowed by District, including social security taxes, unemployment insurance, and union fringe benefits if required by lawful union agreements.

2. Materials:

a. Report cost of materials at invoice or lowest current price at which such materials are locally available (whichever yields lowest cost to District) and delivered to job site in quantities involved, plus sales tax (if applicable), freight and delivery.

b. Reduce proposal in proportion to any pertinent tax or other rebates that shall inure to

Contractor's benefit.

c. District reserves right to approve materials and sources of supply, or to supply materials to Contractor if necessary for progress of Work, or other reason at District’s discretion.

d. No markup shall be applied to any material provided by District.

3. Equipment (Including Tools):

a. No payment will be made to Contractor for use of Contractor-owned equipment or tools.

b. Regardless of ownership, rates (including mark-up, if any) to be used in determining equipment rental costs shall not exceed rates listed for pertinent region, in "Construction Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense Schedule", latest edition,…