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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

REGION 7 – GREATER SOUTHWEST REGION

FORT WORTH, TEXAS

PROJECT FOR:

HYPOTHETICAL INITIAL SPACE ALTERATIONS PROJECT

DALLAS, TEXAS

SOLICITATION NUMBER 47PH0820R003

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

U.S. General Services Administration

Public Buildings Service

Greater Southwest Region

Scope of Work

1. Project Title: Hypothetical Initial Space Alterations (ISA)

2. Project Location: Dallas, TX

3. Building Location Hours: Contractor’s working hours are generally established to occur during Government Occupied Hours; Monday – Friday from 6:00am to 6:00pm.

4. Purpose: This project involves construction of initial space alterations at Building #24 for office space, Building #14 for storage and an adjacent wareyard/parking area.

5. Points of Contact:

5.1 Contracting Officer:

819 Taylor Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 Phone

6. Notice to Proceed:

6.1 The Contracting Officer is the ONLY individual from the Government who can give the contractor a notice to proceed.

6.2 Before any of the work within the scope of the contract is started, the Contractor shall confer with the COR (Contracting Officer Representative) and agree on a sequence of procedure; means of access to premises and building; delivery of material and use of approaches; use of corridors, stairways, elevators, and similar means of communications; and the location partitions, eating spaces for spaces for Contractor’s employees and the like.

7. Period of Performance: 180 days.

8. Description of Work: Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, tools, equipment and supervision to accomplish tasks for construction of interior space alterations as outlined in contraction documents. Work items include but are not limited to the following:

8.1 Selective demolition of walls, finishes, fixtures, doors and frames, ceilings, sprinkler systems and lights as indicated on project drawings and Specifications.

8.2 Renovation and alteration of designated areas of Building #14, Building #24 and adjacent wareyard (parking area) as indicated on project drawings and Specifications.

8.3 New construction includes interior doors, framing, toilet partitions, plumbing and fixtures, hardware, interior finishes and patching, and related mechanical, electrical and lighting as indicated on project drawings and Specifications.

9. Liquidated Damages: Liquidated damages in the amount of $447 will be assessed for each calendar day required to complete the construction work past the contract period.

10. Sustainability

10.1 Green Purchasing

A. The contractor shall refer to the “Green Procurement Compilation” for all products being installed in federal facilities. The Green Procurement Compilation can be found at https://sftool.gov/greenprocurement. The standards found in this compilation shall guide all product purchasing decisions as they relate to federal facilities.

B. The use of the following standards (“Key Sustainable Product” or “KSP” standards) is mandatory. See https://sftool.gov/green-products/1037/key-sustainable-products for more details.

1. Nylon Carpet: NSF 140 Gold certification and > 10% post-consumer recovered content.

2. Interior Latex Paint: < 50 grams per liter (g/L) VOCs post tint (i.e. SCAQMD

Rule 1113 standard).

3. Gypsum Board: Greenguard Gold Standard or 0 g/L VOCs.

4. Acoustical Ceiling Tiles: Meets California Section 01350 standard for low-

VOC materials and total recycled content > 20% and recyclable in a closed loop process and USDA Certified BioPreferred and Environmental Product

Declaration (EPD) available.

5. Concrete (ready-mix and site-mix): > 25% fly ash or > 15% ground granulated blast-furnace (GGBF) slag

C. For each KSP listed, the Contractor shall submit proof of compliance to the CO or his designee prior to the installation of the product or material.

D. If the KSP materials listed above are 1) not reasonably available within a reasonable period of time; 2) fail to meet the performance standards set forth in the specification or fail to meet reasonable performance standards of GSA; or 3) are available only at an unreasonable price, only then can the Contractor use other types of products. In these cases the Contractor shall select products and materials, to the extent possible, which are the safest and most environmentally friendly. Exemptions must be submitted in writing and can only be approved by the CO.

11. Other Requirements: No other special requirements are applicable.

12. Submittals: Contractor shall comply with the requirements listed in contractor documents titled “Technical Specifications”, Division 01 (General Requirements) and Part 1 of each Specification.

13. Attachments: The following items will become part of the Scope of Work.

13.1 Construction drawings and Layout included on attached CD

13.2 Technical Specifications

14. Closeout Plan: The following information is needed before closeout is complete.

14.1 Certificate of substantial completion

14.2 Final walk-throughs for warranty items

14.3 Final inspections for construction completion

14.4 Final Punch list complete

14.5 Customer Acceptance

14.6 As-Built drawings and as-built specifications

14.7 O&M Manuals including Sub/Supplier lists for Owner

14.8 Warranties as applicable

14.9 Financial Closeout

14.10 Contractor’s Release of Claims

14.11 Final Pay Application releasing all retainage

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

11000 SUMMARY

01140 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01310 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

01311 CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING

01320 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

01330 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01400 QUALITY CONTROL

01420 REFERENCES

01500 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01593 SECURITY REGULATIONS

01595 SAFETY AND HEALTH

01600 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

01700 EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

01731 CUTTING AND PATCHING

01732 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

01781 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 53 MISCELLANEOUS CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 40 00 COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING

05 50 00 METAL FABRICATIONS

05 52 13 PIPE AND TUBE RAILINGS

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 53 MISCELLANEOUS ROUGH CARPENTRY

06 41 16 PLASTIC-LAMINATE-FACED ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 00 THERMAL INSULATION

07 21 19 FOAMED-IN-PLACE INSULATION

07 62 00 SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

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DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 12 13 HOLLOW METAL FRAMES

08 14 16 FLUSH WOOD DOORS

08 31 13 ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

08 33 23 OVERHEAD COILING DOORS

08 42 13 ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES

08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE

08 80 00 GLAZING

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 22 16 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD

09 30 13 CERAMIC TILING

09 51 13 ACOUSTICAL PANEL CEILINGS

09 65 13 RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

09 65 19 RESILIENT TILE FLOORING

09 68 13 TILE CARPETING

09 91 13 EXTERIOR PAINTING

09 91 23 INTERIOR PAINTING

09 93 00 STAINING AND TRANSPARENT FINISHING

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 11 00 VISUAL DISPLAY UNITS

10 14 23 PANEL SIGNAGE

10 21 13.19 PLASTIC TOILET COMPARTMENTS

10 26 00 WALL PROTECTION

10 28 00 TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES

10 44 13 FIRE PROTECTION CABINETS

10 44 16 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

10 51 13 METAL LOCKERS

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

11 52 13 PROJECTION SCREENS

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

12 21 13 HORIZONTAL LOUVER BLINDS

12 24 13 ROLLER WINDOW SHADES

12 35 53.13 METAL LABORATORY CASEWORK

12 36 61 QUARTZ AGGLOMERAGE

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DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 00 00 FIRE SUPPRESSION-BUILDING 24

21 13 13 FIRE PROTECTION PIPING AND SPRINKLERS - BUILDING 14

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 00 00 PLUMBING

DIVISION 23 - HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 00 00 HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 09 23 DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL (DDC) SYSTEM FOR HVAC

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 19 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

26 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 33 RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 09 23 LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES

26 27 26 WIRING DEVICES

26 28 16 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING

26 56 00 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 15 00 COMMUNICATIONS HORIZONTAL CABLING

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 00 DIGITAL ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM-BUILDING 14

28 31 11 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM-BUILDING 24

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 10 00 SITE CLEARING

31 20 00 EARTH MOVING

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 12 16 ASPHALT PAVING

32 13 13 CONCRETE PAVING

32 92 00 TURF AND GRASSES

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DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 04 40 CLEANING AND ACCEPTANCE TESTING OF WATER MAINS

33 11 12 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) PRESSURE PIPE

33 12 20 RESILIENT SEATED (WEDGE) GATE VALVE

33 31 20 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) GRAVITY SANITARY SEWER PIPE

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SECTION 01100 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

A. Project Name and Location: Hypothetical Initial Space Alterations Project, Dallas, Texas.

B. Project Summary Description: The project includes but is not limited to the following Work:

1. Renovation and alteration of the designated areas of Buildings 14 & 24, Dallas, Texas.

2. Selective demolition work includes but is not limited to the removal of existing wall and floor finishes, plumbing fixtures, doors, frames, ceilings, sprinkler systems and lights.

3. New construction and renovation work includes and is not limited to interior doors and framing, toilet partitions, plumbing fixtures, door hardware, interior wall and floor finishes, patching of existing ceiling, spray foam insulation, and related mechanical, lighting, and electrical work.

4. Work also includes renovating adjacent finishes as needed for visual continuity.

C. The project was designed by: GSA, 819 Taylor St, Fort Worth, TX 76102.

1.2 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

A. The Contractor shall cooperate with other contractors performing related work, including providing labor, materials and other costs necessary to satisfactorily coordinate the Contract work with work performed under other contracts.

1.3 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

A. Work in the extension of existing conditions shall correspond in all respects with the existing conditions to which it connects, or to similar existing conditions, in materials, workmanship and finish.

B. Alterations to Existing Conditions: Existing conditions shall be cut, drilled, removed, temporarily removed, or removed and replaced, as necessary for performance of Work under the Contract.

1. Replacements of existing conditions that are removed shall match similar existing conditions.

2. Unless otherwise indicated, existing structural members shall not be cut or altered without authorization by the Contracting Officer.

3. Conditions remaining in place, which are damaged or defaced during the Work, shall be restored to the condition existing at time of award of Contract.

4. Discolored or unfinished surfaces exposed by removal of existing conditions, that are indicated to be final exposed surfaces, shall be refinished or replaced as necessary to produce uniform and harmonious contiguous surfaces.

C. Existing structures will remain in place.

D. Existing utility services with related meters and equipment will remain in place.

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E. Removed items indicated to remain the property of the Government shall be stored on site where directed by the Contracting Officer.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 01100

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SECTION 01140 - WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. The Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Representative will conduct a pre-construction survey with the Contractor to review and document the existing conditions surrounding the project premises prior to the beginning of any construction activity.

B. The Contractor shall limit use of the premises to the work in areas indicated, to allow for Government occupancy and public use.

1. Confine operations at the site to areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of the site beyond the areas in which Work is indicated.

2. Keep driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and available at all times to the

Government, Government employees and visitors. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

3. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of material and equipment on site.

4. Maintain existing building in a safe and weathertight condition throughout the construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Take precautions to protect the building, its occupants and the public during the construction period.

5. Keep public areas, such as hallways, stairs, lobbies and toilet rooms, free from accumulation of waste material, rubbish, construction debris and construction materials.

6. If obtainable, space on the premises may be made available for the Contractor's storage and related activities, provided that its use will not interfere with operations of the Government. Arrange and gain approval for use of this space through the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

7. Use of the existing loading dock facilities will be shared with Government activities on a first-come-first-served, wait-your-turn basis.

8. Existing materials and equipment that are removed as part of the construction operations, and that are not reused or designated to be salvaged as Government or other's property, shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the site. Storage or sale of excess salvageable materials and equipment is not permitted on site.

9. Pollution producing equipment shall not be located near air intakes where airborne smoke or fumes could be drawn into the building.

10. No parking will be available on site during working hours of the building occupants. The Contractor and Contractor's employees shall make their own arrangements for vehicle parking off site.

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1.3 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY

A. The Government will occupy the site and the existing building during the entire period of construction. Cooperate with the Government's representatives during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work in a manner that does not interfere with the Government's operations.

B. The Government reserves the right to occupy and to place and install equipment in completed areas of the building prior to Substantial Completion, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. The Government's installation of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

1. Prior to partial Government occupancy, mechanical and electrical systems for the space shall be fully operational, and required inspections and tests shall be successfully completed. Upon occupancy, the Government will operate and maintain mechanical and electrical systems serving the occupied portions of the building.

2. Upon occupancy, the Government will assume responsibility for maintenance and custodial service for the occupied portions of the building.

3. The warranty period for the occupied portion of the building only will commence on the date of occupancy by the Government.

1.4 WORKING HOURS

A. Government Occupied Hours: Government personnel are scheduled to occupy the building during the following hours on weekdays, Monday through Friday, except for established Government Holidays: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

B. Government Unoccupied Hours: Government personnel are not scheduled to occupy the building during times not indicated as Government Occupied Hours.

C. Contractor's General Working Hours: The Contractor working hours shall be generally established to occur during Government Occupied Hours, unless approved in advance by the Contracting Officer on a case-by-case basis. All work activities that result in noise, dust, odor, paint fumes, etc. shall be done during periods of Government Unoccupied Hours.

D. Work accomplished during Government Unoccupied Hours shall be performed at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor shall submit a proposed schedule and gain the Contracting Officer's approval at least 48 hours before proceeding with any work during Government Unoccupied Hours.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 01140

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SECTION 01310 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes certain administrative provisions for managing and coordinating construction operations, including but not limited to the following:

1. General project coordination.

2. Coordination drawings.

3. Conservation.

4. Administrative and supervisory personnel.

5. Conferences and meetings.

6. Utility service interruptions.

7. Cleaning and protection.

1.2 GENERAL PROJECT COORDINATION

A. Coordination of Trades: Coordinate construction operations included in the various sections of the Specifications to provide an efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work.

Coordinate construction operations included under different sections of the Specifications that depend on each other for proper installation, connection or operation.

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

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

3. Accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

4. Provide for coordinated incorporation of Contractor's accepted Value Engineering proposals and Change Orders.

B. Notification: Where necessary, prepare and distribute memoranda to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. When applicable, include notices, reports and meeting minutes as part of the memoranda. Provide copies to the COR (Contracting Officer’s Representative) as appropriate or as requested by the COR.

C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of administrative procedures with the COR to avoid conflicts and promote orderly progress of the Work. Administrative procedures include but are not limited to the following:

1. Preparation of schedules.

2. Installation and removal of temporary facilities.

3. Delivery and processing of submittals.

4. Progress meetings.

5. Project closeout activities.

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1.3 COORDINATION DRAWINGS

A. Prepare coordination drawings where careful coordination is needed for installation of products and materials fabricated by separate entities, and prepare coordination drawings where limited space availability necessitates maximum utilization of the space for efficient installation of different components. Provide copies of all coordination drawings to the COR.

1. Show the relationship of components shown on separate shop drawings.

2. Indicate required installation sequences.

3. Provide vertical and horizontal dimensions necessary to locate each component and avoid conflicts within the space.

4. Comply with shop drawing requirements for sheet size and submittal methods specified in Division 1 Section "Submittal Procedures."

B. Refer to Division 23 Section "Mechanical General Provisions” and Divisions 26, 27 and 28 for specific coordination drawing requirements for mechanical and electrical installations.

C. Provide coordination drawings for equipment and system installations in mechanical and electrical rooms and spaces where two or more entities will provide the work and separate shop drawings are insufficient to show coordination.

1.4 CONSERVATION

A. Consider conservation of energy, water and materials in the conduct of construction operation.

Salvage materials and equipment involved in the performance of, but not incorporated into, the Work.

B. Waste Management Plan: Establish a program to maximize recycling of waste materials.

Program shall minimally include the following:

1. Designation of a waste management coordinator.

2. Identification of recyclable materials.

3. Identification of available local recycling firms and agencies to receive recyclable materials.

4. Establishment of quantity goals for collection of each recyclable material.

5. Designation of one or more locations on the project site for collection, sorting and temporary storage of recyclable materials.

6. Means and schedule for transporting and delivery of recyclable materials to recycling firms and agencies.

C. Implementation of the Waste Management Plan: Contractor's waste management coordinator shall provide on-site instruction of workers in the identification, separation and handling of recyclable materials, and shall manage the process for the duration of the Contract.

1. Contractor shall lay out and define specific areas to facilitate separation of materials for recycling, and shall maintain collection bins clearly marked to avoid contamination of the recyclable materials.

2. The waste management coordinator shall report monthly, in writing, the quantity of each recyclable material collected during the previous month and cumulatively to date, compared to the quantity goal, and other points of interest. Copies of each report shall be distributed to each significant party of the project, including the Contracting Officer and/or the COR.

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1.5 ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL

A. In addition to the Project superintendent, the Contractor shall provide other administrative and supervisory personnel as required for proper performance of the Work. The Project Superintendent or its designee shall be on site during all construction activities.

B. Project Coordinator: Provide a project coordinator, experienced in the administration and supervision of building construction, including mechanical and electrical work. The project coordinator shall be authorized to act as the coordinator of construction activities, including but not limited to the following:

1. Scheduling and sequencing of Work.

2. Sharing access to work spaces.

3. Installations.

4. Protection of work.

5. Cutting and patching.

6. Selections for compatibility.

7. Preparation of coordination of drawings.

8. Inspection and tests.

9. Temporary services and facilities.

C. Mechanical and Electrical Coordinator: Provide a mechanical and electrical coordinator, experienced in the coordination of mechanical and electrical construction of the types required for the project, and experienced in coordination of mechanical and electrical construction with other operations. The mechanical and electrical coordinator shall be licensed to practice as a Tradesman in the location of the project, and shall be authorized to act as the coordinator for mechanical and electrical activities, including but not limited to the following:

1. Scheduling and sequencing of mechanical and electrical activities.

2. Sharing access to mechanical and electrical work spaces.

3. Integration of mechanical and electrical work into limited spaces available for mechanical and electrical installations.

4. Protection of mechanical and electrical work.

5. Cutting and patching for mechanical and electrical work.

6. Tolerances for mechanical and electrical work.

7. Preparation of mechanical and electrical coordination drawings.

8. Mechanical and electrical inspections and tests.

9. Utilization of mechanical and electrical temporary services and facilities.

D. Safety and Health Officer: Provide a safety and health officer whose duties shall consist of developing and implementing safety and health programs specified in Division 1 Section "Safety and Health."

E. Waste Management Coordinator: Provide a waste management coordinator whose duties shall consist of developing and implementing a program for maximizing recycling of waste.

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1.6 CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Conference: The Contracting Officer shall schedule a preconstruction conference before starting construction at a time and place convenient to the Contractor.

Conference shall review responsibilities and personnel assignments.

1. Attendees: Participants at the conference shall be familiar with the project, shall be authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work, and shall minimally include representatives of the following parties:

a. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

b. General Services Administration (GSA)

c. Government Management and Inspection (M&I) Contractor

d. Major design consultants

e. Contractor

f. Major subcontractors

g. Major suppliers

h. Other concerned parties

i. Phone, Data, Alarm Contractors

2. Agenda: Subjects for discussion shall include items of significance that could effect progress, including but not limited to the following:

a. Tentative construction schedule.

b. Critical work sequencing.

c. Designation of responsible personnel.

d. Procedures for processing field decisions and Change Orders.

e. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment.

f. Distribution of Contract Documents.

g. Submittal of Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples.

h. Preparation of Record Documents.

i. Use of the premises.

j. Parking availability.

k. Office, work, and storage areas.

l. Equipment deliveries and priorities.

m. Safety procedures.

n. First aid.

o. Security.

p. Housekeeping and progress cleaning.

q. Working hours.

3. Reporting: Approximately 3 calendar days after the conference, the Contractor shall distribute minutes of the conference to each party present, to the Contracting Officer’s Representative and to other appropriate parties.

B. Progress Meetings: The Contracting Officer's Representative shall conduct regularly scheduled weekly progress meetings at the Project Site or (at the discretion of the Contracting Officer’s Representative). The Contracting Officer’s Representative may decrease the frequency of Progress Meetings at his discretion. Dates of meetings shall be determined at the “Preconstruction Conference” and shall coincide with at least a once-a-month payment meeting.

1. Attendees: In addition to the Contractor's and Contracting Officer's Representative

(COR), each subcontractor, supplier, or other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented as requested by the COR. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with the Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

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2. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of the previous progress meeting.

Review other items of significance that could affect progress. Include topics for discussion as appropriate to the status of the Project.

a. Contractor's Construction Schedule: The two-week rolling Gantt chart shall be reviewed at each weekly progress meeting. Review progress since the last meeting. Determine where each activity is in relation to the Contractor's Construction Schedule, whether on time or ahead or behind schedule. Determine how construction behind schedule will be expedited; secure commitments from parties involved to do so. Discuss whether schedule revisions are required to insure that current and subsequent activities will be completed within the Contract Time.

b. Review the present and future needs of each entity present, including but not limited to the following:

1) Interface requirements.

2) Time.

3) Sequences of operations.

4) Status of submittals on an updated Submittal Schedule.

5) Deliveries.

6) Off-site fabrication.

7) Access.

8) Site utilization.

9) Temporary facilities and controls.

10) Hours of work.

11) Hazards and risks.

12) Housekeeping and progress cleaning.

13) Quality and work standards.

14) Change Orders.

15) Documentation of information for payment requests.

16) Updating of Record Documents.

17) Project Coordination. Verify detailed coordination procedures for the upcoming construction operations in order to avoid potential problems and misunderstandings.

3. Reporting: No later than 3 business days after each meeting, the Government or its Agent (M&I) shall distribute minutes of the meeting to each party present and to other concerned parties, including the Contracting Officer and/or Contracting Officer’s Representative. Include a brief summary, in narrative form, of progress since the previous meeting and report.

4. Schedule Updating: The Contractor shall revise the Contractor's Construction Schedule at each monthly payment meeting where revisions to the schedule have been made or recognized. The revised schedule shall be attached to each monthly invoice; all schedules after initial schedule should show project drift.

1.7 UTILITY SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS

A. Utility Service Interruption Plan: Contractor shall submit a utility service interruption plan for the project. Plan shall include dates and times of each scheduled interruption, with estimated period of outage, list of existing equipment that will be affected by the interruption, proposed sequence of equipment shut-down and start-up, and responsible personnel.

1. Keep interruptions and periods of interruption to a minimum.

2. Schedule interruptions during times when the facility is unoccupied.

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3. Plan must be approved in writing by the GSA Property Manager and the GSA Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's Representative.

B. Coordination of Interruptions: Sufficiently in advance of each scheduled utility interruption, the Contractor shall issue a notice, confirming each provision of the interruption, or canceling and rescheduling. Coordinate with the GSA and the Contracting Officer's Representative, and confirm that the responsible personnel are prepared to execute the shut-down and start-up of affected existing equipment, prior to each interruption. As a general requirement, a minimum of a full 72 hours (three (3) business days) advance notice is required.

1.8 SUBMITTALS

A. Coordination Drawings: Comply with the shop drawing requirements specified in Division 1 Section "Submittal Procedures."

B. Waste Management: Prior to starting construction operations, submit the waste management plan, followed by monthly implementation reports.

C. Staff Names: Within 15 days prior to starting construction operations, submit a list of principal staff assignments, including the superintendent and other primary personnel at the Project site.

Identify individuals by name, duties and responsibilities, home address, and business and home telephone numbers.

1. Post copies of this list in the project meeting room, temporary field office and at each temporary telephone location.

D. Conference and Meeting Minutes: If input is requested by the GSA, CO, and/or COR during a progress meeting from the Contractor, it will be provided within three (3) calendar days of the request.

E. Utility Service Interruptions: No later than 15 calendar days prior to the first planned interruption, submit the utility service interruption plan, followed by confirmed scheduled shut-down notices at least 3 calendar days prior to each interruption.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL COORDINATION PROVISIONS

A. Inspection of Conditions: Prior to installations, require the installer of each major component to inspect both the substrate and conditions under which work is to be performed.

1. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in an acceptable manner.

2. Coordinate temporary enclosures with required inspections and tests to minimize the necessity of uncovering completed construction for that purpose.

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B. Construction in Progress: Keep construction in progress, and adjoining materials in place, clean during handling and installation. Apply protective coverings where required for protection from damage or deterioration.

C. Completed Construction: Clean completed construction, and provide maintenance, as frequently as necessary to prevent damage or soiling or other deterioration through the remainder of the construction period. Adjust and lubricate operable components as necessary to assure operability without damage.

D. Limiting Exposures: Supervise construction operations to prevent exposure of any part of construction, completed or in progress, to harmful, dangerous, damaging or otherwise deleterious conditions during the construction period. Such conditions include but are not limited to the following:

1. Excessive static or dynamic loading.

2. Excessive internal or external pressures.

3. Excessively high or low temperatures.

4. Thermal shock.

5. Excessively high or low humidity.

6. Pollution and air contamination.

7. Water or ice.

8. Chemicals and solvents.

9. Light.

10. Radiation.

11. Puncture.

12. Abrasion.

13. Heavy traffic.

14. Soiling, staining, and corrosion.

15. Bacteria.

16. Rodent and inset infestation.

17. Combustion.

18. Electrical current.

19. High-speed operation.

20. Improper lubrication.

21. Unusual wear or other misuse.

22. Contact between incompatible materials.

23. Destructive testing.

24. Misalignment.

25. Improper shipping or handling.

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SECTION 01311 - CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Develop a detailed Network Plan utilizing the most current version of Microsoft Project demonstrating complete fulfillment of all Work shown in the contract documents. Regularly update the Network Plan in accordance with the requirements of this Section, and utilize it in planning, coordinating, and performing all the Work under this contract. Scheduled activities shall accurately depict the entire scope of work to be performed to complete the project including, but not limited to, all activities of subcontractors, consultants, equipment vendors and suppliers, GSA, and others, as required.

B. The purpose of the Project Schedule shall be to:

1. Ensure adequate planning, staffing, scheduling and reporting during execution of the

Work by the Contractor;

2. Ensure coordination of the Work among all affected parties;

3. Assist the Contractor and GSA in the preparation and evaluation of the Contractor’s monthly progress payments; and

4. Assist the Contractor and GSA in monitoring the progress of the work, and evaluating proposed changes to the Contract and/or requests for additional time to Project Completion.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. This specification supplements GSA Form 3506 schedule clauses.

B. Drawings and provisions of the Contract including General and Supplementary Conditions apply to this Section as if repeated herein.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Definitions applicable to this Section include the following:

1. Activity – An element of the work or task performed during the course of the project.

Each schedule activity shall be a clearly defined and manageable task depicting an expected duration, an expected cost, and expected resource requirements.

2. Baseline Schedule – The original work plan approved by GSA as the Project Schedule.

3. Constraint – A scheduling restriction imposed on the start or finish of an activity. Only contractual/owner-designated constraints are allowed.

4. Critical Path – The Project primary critical path is defined as the path with the least amount of total float which constitutes the longest, continuous path of interrelated activities depicting project work from notice of award (or NTP) to project completion.

All reports and graphics indicating the Critical Path shall depict the longest path of interrelated activities. Unless otherwise approved by GSA, the Baseline Schedule Critical path shall use all allotted Contract time.

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5. Critical Path Method (CPM) – A scheduling technique utilizing activities, durations, and interrelationships/dependencies (logic), such that all activities are interrelated with logic ties from the beginning of the project to the completion of the project.

6. Data Date – The data date of each schedule update shall be the first calendar day of each month and represent all work performed through the last calendar day of the preceding month.

7. Float – is the difference between the planned early dates and the planned late dates; the amount of time an activity can be delayed without affecting the Substantial Completion Date. Float is considered a project commodity jointly shared between GSA and the Contractor and shall be used in the best interest of completing the Project on time.

8. Flat Suppression – utilization of zero free float constraints which allows an activity to start as late as possible by using all its’ available free float. This technique allows activities to appear more critical than if the activity’s total float was based on early dates.

Assigning zero free float prevents true sharing of total float between GSA and the Contractor.

9. Fragnet – A subset group of interrelated activities representing only a portion of the CPM schedule.

10. Network Plan – The Network Plan is the entire database of activities, logic, durations, and all items relating to any activity input into the scheduling software and is the complete representation of the Project Schedule prepared using the Critical Path Method and graphically shown in a time-scaled form. The network shows the sequence and interdependence of the activities, and planned and actual progress by activity, required for complete performance of the Work.

11. Project Schedule – The project Schedule includes the Preliminary Schedule (submitted at bid or as determined by the CO), the approved Baseline Schedule (developed based on the Preliminary Schedule), and all subsequent Schedule Updates, Schedule Revisions, Recovery Schedules, and As-Built Schedule.

12. Recovery Schedule – A schedule depicting the Contractor’s plan for recovery of time lost on the project, though no fault of the Government.

13. Schedule Update – A schedule in which only progress is updated from the prior data date to the current data date. No revisions to logic ties will be permitted in a Schedule Update.

14. Time Impact Analysis – A technique to demonstrate the comparison of the time impact for each schedule revision or proposed revision against the current approved Project Schedule.

15. Total Float – the amount of time an activity (or chain of activities) can be delayed without affecting the Project Substantial Completion Date.

16. Working Day – A working Day is a calendar day scheduled for activity prosecution of the work.

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1.4 CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULE

A. Provide a detailed, time-scaled computer generated Project Schedule with activities representing each portion of the Work for the entire Contract Performance Period. The Project Schedule shall utilize the Critical Path Method (CPM) for the planning, scheduling and reporting of the work to be performed under the contract, and will be produced utilizing the most current version of Microsoft Project. The type of schedule shall be Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM).

B. No unspecified milestones, contractor-designated Constraints, Float suppression techniques, or use of Activity durations, logic ties and/or sequences deemed unreasonable by GSA shall be used in the Project Schedule.

C. As defined by the Contract, the entire project performance period shall establish the Project Completion Date which shall be utilized in the planning and presentation of the Contractor’s Project Schedule. If the Contractor forecasts a planned early Substantial Completion Date in the Baseline Project Schedule, the Contractor shall be required to resource-load all schedule activities including procurement (fabrication and delivery)/construction/close-out/ commissioning activities depicted in the Baseline Project Schedule. Approval of a planned early completion date is solely at the discretion of the Contract Officer. GSA reserves the right not to approve any schedule deemed to have an unrealistic forecasted Substantial Completion Date. Government approval of an early completion Project Schedule shall not modify the Contract directed Substantial Completion Date or Project Completion Date. The time difference between the Contractor’s planned Substantial Completion Date and the Contract directed Substantial Completion Date shall be considered Project Float, jointly owned and for the mutual use of both the Contractor and GSA.

D. The Contractor shall provide the computer processing of the CPM schedule, graphics, cost and resource reports required under this Section at no additional cost to GSA throughout the entire project performance period until Project completion is achieved.

1.5 SUBMITTALS/MEETINGS

A. Project Schedule Requirements Meeting:

1. The Contractor shall meet with GSA within 7 calendar days after Notice to Proceed to conduct a joint review of the Project Schedule requirements in this Section.

B. Baseline Project Schedule:

1. The Contractor shall submit the Baseline project Schedule within 20 calendar days after

Notice to Proceed. The Baseline Schedule shall be the Contractor’s detailed plan for ALL work from NTP to the Substantial Completion Date, as established in the Contract.

All punchlist work shall be completed on, or prior to, the Contract Completion Date.

Except for certain procurement activities (not including fabrication or delivery), each Activity representing a portion of the work shall be cost loaded, unless otherwise approved by GSA.

2. Unless otherwise approved by GSA, the Project Schedule shall include, but is not limited to, the following items:

a. Activities necessary to depict, to the extent applicable, ALL procurement, design, construction, close-out, start-up, testing and balancing, commissioning and turnover, and work by separate contractors.

b. Activities necessary to depict the procurement/submittal process including shop drawings and sample submittals, and the fabrication and delivery of key and long-

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lead procurement elements. The Project Schedule shall indicate intended submittal dates, and depict the review period as defined in the Contract or Supplementary Provisions for A/E/GSA review. Procurement/submittal activities shall be assigned codes that will allow these activities to be sorted and printed separately from the construction/close-out/commissioning work activities. Procurement/ submittal and review activities may be included in a separate Project Group but shall include all interrelation-ships to applicable construction/close-out/ commissioning activities shown in the Project Schedule.

c. The Baseline Schedule shall have a Data Date no later than NTP, and no activities shall be progressed to show work completed to date.

d. Activity descriptions of the work shall include area designators sufficient to identify where the Work will occur, and if applicable, that match the Key Plans shown on the Construction Drawings. The work related to each Activity shall be limited to one work trade and one area.

e. Interrelationship (logic) and sequencing for ALL activities. Each activity shall have at least one predecessor (except for the first activity) and one successor (except for the last activity) relationship to form a logically connected Network Plan from NTP to the Contract Completion Date.

f. Activity durations shall be in units of whole calendar days. Except submittal/procurement activities, durations shall not exceed 10 calendar days unless approved by GSA. Durations for Government submittal reviews shall meet the requirements set forth in the Contract Documents.

g. Contractual milestone events as defined in the Contract Documents including, but not limited to, phased work, work restrictions/access/shift work, and work being performed by separate contractors. The Contractor is prohibited from assigning milestones that are NOT consistent with key dates shown by GSA in the Contract Documents.

C. Baseline Schedule Review Process and Submittal Requirements

1. The GSA will review the Baseline Schedule and provide comments to the Contractor within 7 calendar days of receipt of submittal and, if needed will arrange for a Baseline Schedule Review Meeting with the Contractor for discussion of the schedule. The Baseline Schedule, when approved, shall become the basis for the next monthly Schedule Update submitted by the Contractor.

a. Baseline Schedule Review Meeting – If a Baseline Schedule is determined by the

C.O. to be necessary, the Contractor shall present the Baseline Schedule to GSA at the review meeting, and describe the Contractor’s means and methods for accomplishing the Work.

b. In the event that GSA provides comments or the Baseline Schedule does NOT meet the requirements of this specification, the contractor shall, within five (5) calendar days, revise the Project Schedule to bring it into compliance with these requirements, and the Contractor shall make a full Baseline Schedule submission for GSA’s review and approval.

c. Upon approval of the Baseline Schedule by GSA, the cost-loaded values shown in the Project Schedule and progress of activities will be used as a basis for determining progress payments. Monthly progress payments shall be based upon information developed using the current monthly Schedule Update.

d. The GSA’s approval of the Baseline Project Schedule does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility whatsoever for the accuracy or feasibility of the Project Schedule, or of the Contractor’s ability to meet the Substantial Completion Date. Such acceptance does not create a warranty, expressed or implied, or

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acknowledge or admit the reasonableness of the activities, logic, durations, manpower, cost or equipment loading of the Contractor’s Project Schedule.

e. If the Contractor fails to timely submit the Baseline Schedule, GSA may withhold approval of progress payments until the Contractor submits the required Project Schedule.

2. The Baseline Schedule submission shall be comprised of the following, unless otherwise requested by GSA:

a. One (1) electronic copy (on CD-ROM) of the entire Project Schedule. The electronic filename shall have a unique identifier. Hard copy prints and reports shall be generated from the same version of the Project Schedule that is provided in electronic form.

b. Two (2) full-color prints of the Network Plan (in time-scaled form), unless otherwise designated by the Contacting Officer. Prints shall be standard size sheets as determined by the Contractor subject to be approved by the C.O./COR.

The following information shall be shown on the prints: Activity ID, Activity Description, Calendar ID, Original Duration, Remaining Duration, Percent Complete, Early Start, Early Finish, Total Float, and Budgeted Cost. The prints shall include legends, dates and titles to sufficiently identify the Project Schedule.

c. A narrative providing additional clarification/explanation of items such that GSA is informed of the approach used to plan and sequence the work, coordinate with other separate contractors to the extent applicable.

D. Schedule Updates

1. The Contractor shall submit a bi-weekly Schedule Update that indicates the progress achieved since approval of the prior weekly Project Schedule update. The Schedule Update shall be approved by GSA prior to submittal of a Schedule Revision.

2. The Project Schedule shall be updated on a bi-weekly basis throughout the entire Project performance period until Project completion is achieved.

3. The Contractor shall meet with the COR (Contracting Officer’s Representative) each month at a Schedule Update Meeting (Progress Payment Meeting – 00800) to review the Contractor’s requested percent complete for actual progress achieved.

4. The Schedule Update submission shall be comprised of the following:

a. One (1) electronic copy (on CD-ROM) of the entire Network Plan. The electronic filename shall have a unique identifier and shall include a sequential number for each monthly update. Hard copy prints and reports shall be generated from the same version of the Project Schedule that is provided in electronic form.

b. Two (2) full color time-scaled network prints. Prints shall be standard size sheets as determined by the Contractor subject to approval by the C.O./COR. The following information shall be shown on the prints: Activity ID, Activity Description, Calendar ID, Original Duration, Remaining Duration, Percent Complete, Early Start, Early Finish, Late Start, Late Finish, and Total Float. The prints shall include legends, dates and titles to sufficiently identify the Project Schedule.

c. Monthly narrative shall address the following:

1) Description of Work performed during the reporting period.

2)…