B01_140L6326Q0006_-_Attachment_01_-_Specifications.pdf

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

FDO ENTRY CANOPIES

FAIRBANKS, ALASKA

SPECIFICATION INDEX

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DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 Summary 01 25 00 Contract Modification Procedures 01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination 01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation 01 32 20 Photographic Documentation 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 60 00 Product Requirements 01 70 00 Execution Requirements 01 73 10 Cutting and Patching 01 73 20 Selective Demolition 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 01 78 10 Project Record Documents

DIVISION 07 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 41 13 Metal Roof Panels 07 62 00 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim

DIVISION 09 FINISHES

09 91 13 Exterior Painting

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SUMMARY

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE: SECTION 01 10 00 - SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Work covered by the Contract Documents.

2. Geotechnical data.

3. Work under other contracts.

4. Use of premises.

5. Government occupancy requirements.

6. Specification formats and conventions.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Identification: Fairbanks District Office (FDO) Canopies

1. Project Location: 222 University Avenue Fairbanks, Alaska 99709

B. The Work consists of the following:

1. The Work includes fabrication and installation of three entry canopy structures comprised of hollow structural section (HSS) columns and beams with steel roof deck.

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

1.3 GEOTECHNICAL DATA

A. Geotechnical Report: There is no geotechnical information available for this project. At-tachment and foundation methods for the canopies are outlined within the project drawings and specifications.

1.4 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

A. 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.

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1.5 USE OF PREMISES

A. Contractor shall have limited use of premises for construction operations as indicated on Drawings by the Contract limits.

B. Schedule operations so that Work is conducted during regular office hours which are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Contract may request approval from the Government to conduct work outside of these hours by submitting a written request seven calendar days in ad-vance of requested timeframe.

C. Schedule and sequence operations necessary to complete the work, including coordina-tion with other crafts relative to the Contractor's requirements. Schedule Work in such manner as to avoid delays in overall construction and permit proper installation of work.

D. Use of Site: Limit use of premises to work in areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Limits: Confine constructions operations to the rear of the building (North Side) and west side where canopies will be installed over mandoors. Contractor shall be al-lowed to utilize several parking spaces on the building’s West Side for contractor vehicles. Contractor shall not impede the main entry, walkways, or public parking area in any way.

2. Government Occupancy: Allow for Government occupancy of Project site. Govern-ment personnel will be continuously occupying areas of the building immediately adjacent to the work area. Conduct work in a manner that will minimize needs for disruption of normal Government operations. Provide minimum 72 hours advance notice to Government of activities that will impact normal Government operations.

Secure Government's written approval of activities that will impact normal Govern-ment operations to avoid delays in overall construction and permit proper installa-tion or work.

3. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways, loading/unloading areas, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government, Government employees, 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. Schedule canopy installation/placement to minimize the amount of time that man doors are closed for Government use.

E. Use of Existing Building: Maintain existing building in a weathertight condition through-out construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Protect building and its occupants during construction period.

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F. Utilities: Service interruptions are not anticipated for this project. If needed, they will not be allowed during regular office hours. Contractor shall explain the need for any service interruptions to the Government and make requests for temporary outages of no more than four hours. Requests shall be submitted seven calendars in advance of the requested outage period.

1.6 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. Omissions from the drawings or specifications or the misdescription of details of work that are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or that are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of the work. The Contractor shall perform such de-tails as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

1.7 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS

A. Full Government Occupancy: Government will occupy site and existing building during entire construction period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Government day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits, unless oth-erwise indicated.

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

1.8 SPECIFICATION FORMATS AND CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Format: The Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections using the 28-division format and CSI/CSC's "MasterFormat" six digit numbering system.

1. Division 1: Sections in Division 1 govern the execution of the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

B. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of lan-guage 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 appropri-ate. 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 singu-lar where applicable as the context of the Contract Documents indicates.

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

Requirements expressed in the imperative mood are to be performed by Contrac-tor. Occasionally, the indicative or subjunctive mood may be used in the Section Text for clarity to describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by Con-tractor or by others when so noted.

a. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the con-text, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

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CONTRACT MODIFICATION

PROCEDURES

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1.1 SCOPE: SECTION 01 25 00 - CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements for handling and pro-cessing Contract modifications.

1.2 MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK

A. Government will issue supplemental instructions authorizing minor changes in the Work, not involving adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time, through the Government.

1.3 PROPOSAL REQUESTS

A. Government-Initiated Proposal Requests: Government will issue a detailed description of proposed changes in the Work that may require adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time. If necessary, the description will include supplemental or revised Drawings and Specifications.

1. Proposal Requests issued by Government are for information only. Do not consider them instructions either to stop work in progress or to execute the proposed change.

2. Within 14 calendars after receipt of Proposal Request, submit a quotation estimat-ing cost adjustments to the Contract Sum and the Contract Time necessary to exe-cute the change.

a. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total amount of purchases and credits to be made. If requested, fur-nish survey data to substantiate quantities.

b. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

c. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change.

d. Include an updated Contractor's Construction Schedule that indicates the effect of the change, including, but not limited to, changes in activity dura-tion, start and finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.

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B. Contractor-Initiated Proposals: If latent or unforeseen conditions require modifications to the Contract, Contractor may propose changes by submitting a request for a change to Government.

1. Include a statement outlining reasons for the change and the effect of the change on the Work. Provide a complete description of the proposed change. Indicate the effect of the proposed change on the Contract Sum and the Contract Time.

2. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with to-tal amount of purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

3. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

4. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change.

5. Include an updated Contractor's Construction Schedule that indicates the effect of the change, including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and fin-ish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.

6. Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Product Requirements" if the pro-posed change requires substitution of one product or system for product or system specified.

C. Proposal Request Form: Use official letter head from the Contractor’s business with clearly communicated requirements including any sketches, drawings, and photographs.

1.4 ALLOWANCES

A. Allowance Adjustment: To adjust allowance amounts, base each Change Order proposal on the difference between purchase amount and the allowance, multiplied by final measurement of work-in-place. If applicable, include reasonable allowances for cutting losses, tolerances, mixing wastes, normal product imperfections, and similar margins.

1. Include installation costs in purchase amount only where indicated as part of the al-lowance.

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

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B. Submit claims for increased costs because of a change in scope or nature of the allow-ance described in the Contract Documents, whether for the Purchase Order amount or Contractor's handling, labor, installation, overhead, and profit. Submit claims within 21 days of receipt of the Change Order or Construction Change Directive authorizing work to proceed. Government will reject claims submitted later than 21 days after such au-thorization.

1. Do not include Contractor's or subcontractor's indirect expense in the Change Order cost amount unless it is clearly shown that the nature or extent of work has changed from what could have been foreseen from information in the Contract Documents.

2. No change to Contractor's indirect expense is permitted for selection of higher- or lower-priced materials or systems of the same scope and nature as originally indi-cated.

1.5 CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES

A. On Government's approval of a Proposal Request, Government will issue a Change Or-der for signatures of Government Appointed Official and Contractor.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND

COORDINATION

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1.1 SCOPE: SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

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

1. Coordination Drawings.

2. Project meetings.

3. Requests for Interpretation (RFIs).

B. See Division 1 Section "Execution Requirements" for procedures for coordinating gen-eral installation and field-engineering services, including establishment of benchmarks and control points.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. RFI: Request from Contractor seeking interpretation or clarification of the Contract Documents.

1.3 COORDINATION

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

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

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

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

4. Where availability of space is limited, coordinate installation of different compo-nents to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair of all components, including mechanical and electrical.

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

1. Prepare similar memoranda for Government and separate contractors if coordina-tion of their Work is required.

C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administra-tive procedures with other construction activities and activities of other contractors to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative activi-ties include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Preparation of Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Preparation of the Schedule of Values.

3. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls.

4. Delivery and processing of submittals.

5. Progress meetings.

6. Pre-installation conferences.

7. Project closeout activities.

8. Project closeout activities.

1.4 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. General: Schedule and conduct meetings and conferences at Project site, unless other-wise indicated.

1. Attendees: Inform participants and others involved, and individuals whose pres-ence is required, of date and time of each meeting. Notify Government of sched-uled meeting dates and times.

2. Agenda: Prepare the meeting agenda. Distribute the agenda to all invited at-tendees.

3. Minutes: Record significant discussions and agreements achieved. Distribute the meeting minutes to everyone concerned, including Government, within three days of the meeting.

B. Preconstruction Conference: Schedule a preconstruction conference before starting construction, at a time convenient to Government, but no later than 15 days after exe-cution of the Agreement. Hold the conference at Project site or another convenient lo-

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01 31 00 - 3 cation. Conduct the meeting to review responsibilities and personnel assignments, re-view required work, project drawings, specifications, construction schedules, payments, and administrative provisions of the Contract. Be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project and present specified preconstruction submittals.

1. Attendees: Authorized representatives of Government; Contractor and its superin-tendent; major subcontractors; suppliers; and other concerned parties shall attend the conference. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Discuss items of significance that could affect progress, including the fol-lowing:

a. Tentative construction schedule.

b. Phasing.

c. Critical work sequencing and long-lead items.

d. Designation of key personnel and their duties.

e. Procedures for processing field decisions and Change Orders.

f. Procedures for RFIs.

g. Procedures for testing and inspecting.

h. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment.

i. Distribution of the Contract Documents.

j. Submittal procedures.

k. Preparation of Record Documents.

l. Use of the premises and existing building.

m. Work restrictions.

n. Government occupancy requirements.

o. Responsibility for temporary facilities and controls.

p. Construction waste management and recycling.

q. Parking availability.

r. Office, work, and storage areas.

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s. Equipment deliveries and priorities.

t. First aid.

u. Security.

v. Progress cleaning.

w. Working hours.

3. Minutes: Record and distribute meeting minutes.

C. Pre-installation Conferences: Conduct a pre-installation conference at Project site be-fore each construction activity that requires coordination with other construction.

1. Attendees: Installer and representatives of manufacturers and fabricators involved in or affected by the installation and its coordination or integration with other mate-rials and installations that have preceded or will follow, shall attend the meeting.

Advise Government of scheduled meeting dates.

2. Agenda: Review progress of other construction activities and preparations for the particular activity under consideration, including requirements for the following:

a. The Contract Documents.

b. Options.

c. Related RFIs.

d. Related Change Orders.

e. Purchases.

f. Deliveries.

g. Submittals.

h. Review of mockups.

i. Possible conflicts.

j. Compatibility problems.

k. Time schedules.

l. Weather limitations.

m. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

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n. Warranty requirements.

o. Compatibility of materials.

p. Acceptability of substrates.

q. Temporary facilities and controls.

r. Space and access limitations.

s. Regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

t. Testing and inspecting requirements.

u. Installation procedures.

v. Coordination with other work.

w. Required performance results.

x. Protection of adjacent work.

y. Protection of construction and personnel.

3. Record significant conference discussions, agreements, and disagreements, includ-ing required corrective measures and actions.

4. Reporting: Distribute minutes of the meeting to each party present and to parties who should have been present.

5. Do not proceed with installation if the conference cannot be successfully concluded.

Initiate whatever actions are necessary to resolve impediments to performance of the Work and reconvene the conference at earliest feasible date.

D. Progress Meetings: Conduct progress meetings at biweekly intervals. Hold the meetings at the project site. Coordinate dates of meetings with preparation of payment requests.

Additional progress meetings may be requested by either the Government or Contrac-tor.

1. Attendees: In addition to representatives of Government, each contractor, subcon-tractor, supplier, and other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented at these meetings. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of previous progress meeting. Re-view other items of significance that could affect progress. Include topics for discus-sion as appropriate to status of Project.

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a. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Review progress since the last meet-ing. Determine whether each activity is on time, ahead of schedule, or be-hind schedule, in relation to Contractor's Construction Schedule. Determine how construction behind schedule will be expedited; secure commitments from parties involved to do so. Discuss whether schedule revisions are re-quired to ensure that current and subsequent activities will be completed within the Contract Time.

1) Review schedule for next period.

b. Review present and future needs of each entity present, including the fol-lowing:

1) Interface requirements.

2) Sequence of operations.

3) Status of submittals.

4) Deliveries.

5) Off-site fabrication.

6) Access.

7) Site utilization.

8) Temporary facilities and controls.

9) Work hours.

10) Hazards and risks.

11) Progress cleaning.

12) Quality and work standards.

13) Status of correction of deficient items.

14) Field observations.

15) RFIs.

16) Status of proposal requests.

17) Pending changes.

18) Status of Change Orders.

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19) Pending claims and disputes.

20) Documentation of information for payment requests.

3. Minutes: Record the meeting minutes.

4. Reporting: Distribute minutes of the meeting to each party present and to parties who should have been present.

a. Schedule Updating: Revise Contractor's Construction Schedule after each progress meeting where revisions to the schedule have been made or rec-ognized. Issue revised schedule concurrently with the report of each meet-ing.

1.5 REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION (RFIS)

A. Procedure: Immediately on discovery of the need for interpretation of the Contract Documents, and if not possible to request interpretation at Project meeting, prepare and submit an RFI in the form specified.

1. RFIs shall originate with Contractor. RFIs submitted by entities other than Contrac-tor will be returned with no response.

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner so as to avoid delays in Contractor's work or work of subcontractors.

B. Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing interpretation and the following:

1. Project name.

2. Date.

3. Name of Contractor.

4. Name of Government Appointed Official and Construction Manager.

5. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

6. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

7. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

8. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

9. Contractor's suggested solution(s). If Contractor's solution(s) impact the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

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10. Contractor's signature.

11. Attachments: Include drawings, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop Drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing in-terpretation.

C. Hard-Copy RFIs: Utilize a form familiar to the Contractor and approved by the Govern-ment.

1. Identify each page of attachments with the RFI number and sequential page num-ber.

D. Government's Action: Government will review each RFI, determine action required, and return it. Allow 14 calendar days for Government's response for each RFI. RFIs received after 1:00 p.m. will be considered as received the following working day.

1. The following RFIs will be returned without action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for coordination information already indicated in the Contract Documents.

d. Requests for adjustments in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum.

e. Requests for interpretation of Government's actions on submittals.

f. Incomplete RFIs or RFIs with numerous errors.

2. Government's action may include a request for additional information, in which case Government's time for response will start again.

E. On receipt of Government's action, update the RFI log and immediately distribute the RFI response to affected parties. Review response and notify Government within seven days if Contractor disagrees with response.

F. RFI Log: Prepare, maintain, and submit a tabular log of RFIs organized by the RFI num-ber. Submit log bi-weekly. Include the following:

1. Project name.

2. Name and address of Contractor.

3. Name and address of Government Appointed Official.

4. RFI number including RFIs that were dropped and not submitted.

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5. RFI description.

6. Date the RFI was submitted.

7. Date Government's response was received.

8. Identification of related bilateral or unilateral modifications, extensions, and chang-es in scope, as appropriate.

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CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

DOCUMENTATION

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1.1 SCOPE: SECTION 01 32 00 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for documenting the progress of construction during performance of the Work, including the following:

1. Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Submittals Schedule.

3. Daily construction reports.

4. Field condition reports.

B. See Division 1 Section "Photographic Documentation" for submitting construction pho-tographs.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals Schedule: Submit two copies of schedule. Arrange the following information in a tabular format:

1. Scheduled date for first submittal.

2. Specification Section number and title.

3. Submittal category (action or informational).

4. Name of subcontractor.

5. Description of the Work covered.

6. Scheduled date for Government's final release or approval.

B. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Submit initial schedule at or before the precon-struction conference. Submit two opaque copies of initial schedule, large enough to show entire schedule for entire construction period.

1. Submit an electronic copy of schedule, using software indicated, on CD-R, and la-beled to comply with requirements for submittals. Include type of schedule (Initial or Updated) and date on label.

C. Daily Construction Reports: Submit one copy at weekly intervals.

D. Field Condition Reports: Submit two copies at time of discovery of differing conditions.

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1.3 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate preparation and processing of schedules and reports with performance of construction activities and with scheduling and reporting of separate contractors.

B. Coordinate Contractor's Construction Schedule with the Schedule of Values, list of sub-contracts, Submittals Schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.

1. Secure time commitments for performing critical elements of the Work from parties involved.

2. Coordinate each construction activity in the network with other activities and schedule them in proper sequence.

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2.1 SUBMITTALS SCHEDULE

A. Preparation: Submit a schedule of submittals, arranged in chronological order by dates required by construction schedule. Include time required for review, resubmittal, order-ing, manufacturing, fabrication, and delivery when establishing dates.

1. Coordinate Submittals Schedule with list of subcontracts, the Schedule of Values, and Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Submit concurrently with the first complete submittal of Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2.2 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE, GENERAL

A. Time Frame: Extend schedule from date established for the Notice to Proceed to date of Final Completion.

1. Contract completion date shall not be changed by submission of a schedule that shows an early completion date, unless specifically authorized by Change Order.

B. Activities: Treat each story or separate area as a separate numbered activity for each principal element of the Work. Comply with the following:

1. Revise first subparagraph below to suit Project. Long activity durations provide less detail and, therefore, less information with which to manage a project. As an alter-native to specifying activity duration, indicate minimum and maximum number of activities, which will result in a similar effect.

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2. Activity Duration: Define activities so no activity is longer than 7 days, unless specif-ically allowed by Government.

3. Procurement Activities: Include procurement process activities for any long lead items and major items, requiring a cycle of more than 60 days, as separate activities in schedule. Procurement cycle activities include, but are not limited to, submittals, approvals, purchasing, fabrication, and delivery.

4. Submittal Review Time: Include review and resubmittal times indicated in Division 1 Section "Submittal Procedures" in schedule. Coordinate submittal review times in Contractor's Construction Schedule with Submittals Schedule.

5. Substantial Completion: Indicate completion in advance of date established for Substantial Completion, and allow time for Government's administrative procedures necessary for certification of Substantial Completion.

C. Constraints: Include constraints and work restrictions indicated in the Contract Docu-ments and as follows in schedule, and show how the sequence of the Work is affected.

1. Work Restrictions: Show the effect of the following items on the schedule:

a. Coordination with existing construction.

b. Limitations of continued occupancies.

c. Uninterruptible services.

d. Use of premises restrictions.

2. Work Stages: Indicate important stages of construction for each major portion of the Work.

3. Other Constraints: <Insert additional constraints not indicated elsewhere.>

D. Milestones: Include milestones indicated in the Contract Documents in schedule, in-cluding, but not limited to, the Notice to Proceed, Substantial Completion, and Final Completion.

E. Contract Modifications: For each proposed contract modification and concurrent with its submission, prepare a time-impact analysis to demonstrate the effect of the pro-posed change on the overall project schedule.

2.3 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE (GANTT CHART)

A. Gantt-Chart Schedule: Submit a comprehensive, fully developed, horizontal Gantt-chart-type, Contractor's Construction Schedule within 30 days of date established for the Notice of Award. Base schedule on the Preliminary Construction Schedule and whatever updating and feedback was received since the start of Project.

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B. Preparation: Indicate each significant construction activity separately. Identify first workday of each week with a continuous vertical line.

2.4 REPORTS

A. Daily Construction Reports: Prepare a daily construction report recording the following information concerning events at Project site:

1. List of subcontractors at Project site.

2. Equipment at Project site.

3. Material deliveries.

4. Accidents.

5. Stoppages, delays, shortages, and losses.

6. Orders and requests of authorities having jurisdiction.

7. Services connected and disconnected.

B. Field Condition Reports: Immediately on discovery of a difference between field condi-tions and the Contract Documents, prepare and submit a detailed report. Submit with a request for interpretation. Include a detailed description of the differing conditions, to-gether with recommendations for changing the Contract Documents.

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3.1 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Contractor's Construction Schedule Updating: At monthly intervals, update schedule to reflect actual construction progress and activities. Issue schedule one week before each regularly scheduled progress meeting.

1. Revise schedule immediately after each meeting or other activity where revisions have been recognized or made. Issue updated schedule concurrently with the re-port of each such meeting.

2. Include a report with updated schedule that indicates every change, including, but not limited to, changes in logic, durations, actual starts and finishes, and activity du-rations.

3. As the Work progresses, indicate Actual Completion percentage for each activity.

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B. Distribution: Distribute copies of approved schedule to Government, separate contrac-tors, testing and inspecting agencies, and other parties identified by Contractor with a need-to-know schedule responsibility.

1. Post copies in Project meeting rooms and temporary field offices.

2. When revisions are made, distribute updated schedules to the same parties and post in the same locations. Delete parties from distribution when they have com-pleted their assigned portion of the Work and are no longer involved in perfor-mance of construction activities.

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1.1 SCOPE: SECTION 01 32 20 - PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for the following:

1. Preconstruction photographs.

2. Periodic construction photographs.

B. See Division 1 Section "Closeout Procedures" for submitting digital media as Project Record Documents at Project closeout.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Key Plan: Submit key plan of Project site and building with notation of vantage points marked for location and direction of each photograph. Indicate elevation or story of construction. Include same label information as corresponding set of photographs.

B. Construction Photographs: Submit MS Word electronic file via email within seven days of taking photographs.

1. Format: Insert digital photos into MS Word file with two 4-by-6-inch prints per page and titles beneath each photo.

2. Identification: On first page of MS Word file, provide the following information:

a. Name of Project.

b. Name of Contractor.

c. Date photograph was taken if not date stamped by camera.

3. Digital Images: Submit a complete set of digital image electronic files on CD-ROM.

Identify electronic media with date photographs were taken. Submit images that have same aspect ratio as the sensor, uncropped.

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2.1 PHOTOGRAPHIC MEDIA

A. Format below is compatible with all digital cameras.

B. Digital Images: Provide images in uncompressed JPG format, produced by a digital cam-era with minimum sensor size of 4.0 megapixels, and at an image resolution of not less than 1600 by 1200 pixels.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS

A. Take photographs using the maximum range of depth of field, and that are in focus, to clearly show the Work. Photographs with blurry or out-of-focus areas will not be ac-cepted.

1. Maintain key plan with each set of construction photographs that identifies each photographic location.

B. Digital Images: Submit digital images exactly as originally recorded in the digital camera, without alteration, manipulation, editing, or modifications using image-editing software.

1. Date and Time: Include date and time in filename for each image.

2. Field Office Images: Maintain one set of images on CD-ROM in the field office at Project site, available at all times for reference. Identify images same as for those submitted to Government.

C. Preconstruction Photographs: Before starting construction, take color, digital photo-graphs of Project site and surrounding properties, including existing items to remain during construction, from different vantage points, as directed by Government.

1. Flag excavation areas before taking construction photographs.

2. Take eight photographs to show existing conditions adjacent to property before starting the Work.

3. Take eight photographs of existing buildings either on or adjoining property to accu-rately record physical conditions at start of construction.

D. Periodic Construction Photographs: Take 12 color, digital photographs daily while cano-py installation is underway. Select vantage points to show status of construction and progress since last photographs were taken.

E. Additional Photographs: Government may issue requests for additional photographs, in addition to periodic photographs specified. Additional photographs will be paid for by Change Order and are not included in the Contract Sum.

1. Three days' notice will be given, where feasible.

2. In emergency situations, take additional photographs within 24 hours of request.

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1.1 SCOPE: SECTION 01330 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, Design Computations, and other submittals.

B. See Division 1 Section "Construction Progress Documentation" for submitting schedules and reports, including Contractor's Construction Schedule.

C. See Division 1 Section "Photographic Documentation" for submitting construction pho-tographs.

D. See Division 1 Section "Quality Requirements" for submitting test and inspection re-ports.

E. See Division 1 Section "Closeout Procedures" for submitting warranties.

F. See Division 1 Section "Project Record Documents" for submitting Record Drawings, Record Specifications, and Record Product Data.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Government 's re-sponsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Government 's re-sponsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

1.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

2. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

a. Government reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

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B. Submittals Schedule: Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Construction Progress Documentation" for list of submittals and time requirements for scheduled performance of related construction activities.

C. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for resubmit-tals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Government’s receipt of submittal.

No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including resubmittals.

1. Initial Review: Allow 21 calendar days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required. Government will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coor-dination.

2. Intermediate Review: If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.

3. Resubmittal Review: Allow 14 calendar days for review of each resubmittal.

D. Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identifica-tion.

1. Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

2. Provide a space approximately 3 by 6 inches on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by Government.

3. Include the following information on label for processing, recording action taken:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Contractor.

d. Name and address of subcontractor.

e. Name and address of supplier.

f. Name of manufacturer.

g. Submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

1) Submittal number shall use Specification Section number followed by a decimal point and then a sequential number (e.g., 06100.01).

Resubmittals shall include an alphabetic suffix after another decimal point (e.g., 06100.01.A).

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h. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

i. Location(s) where product is to be installed, as appropriate.

j. Other necessary identification.

E. Cover Sheet: Use Cover Sheet Submittal developed by the Contractor.

1. Ensure that cover sheet includes following information:

a. Submittal Number

b. Contract Number

c. Specification section number and title, paragraph, and complete description of item being submitted. Be specific and clearly identify what is being sub-mitted. When appropriate, reference a specific sheet and detail of the Drawings. Note multiple items individually.

d. Signature and date.

e. Name and telephone number of individual to contact for further infor-mation, if other than Contractor.

2. Submitted Information: Link submittal to cover sheet by contract number, project name, and submittal number. Stamp is recommended, but may be hand-written on each copy; ensure submittal stamp includes project name and contract number and blank space in which to write submittal number. Stamp or write this information on all copies.

F. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise specifically identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

G. Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless Government observes noncompliance with provisions in the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

H. Transmittal: Package each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling. Transmit each submittal using a transmittal form. Government will return submittals, without review received from sources other than Contractor.

I. Resubmittals: Make resubmittals in same form and number of copies as initial submit-tal.

1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

2. Note date and content of revision in label or title block and clearly indicate extent of revision.

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3. Resubmit submittals until they are clearly annotated approved by the Government.

J. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, sup-pliers, fabricators, installers, authorities having jurisdiction, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities. Show distribution on transmittal forms.

K. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating clear approval by Government.

1.4 ELECTRONIC SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor may provide electronic versions of the submittal information. When provided in electronic form, provide in PDF file format, current version. Separate file for each volume.

B. Electronically Index (Bookmark) each section and item by item data number and name within the electronic submittal.

C. Provide digital copies on Compact Disc (CD) or USB compatible memory card (Flash Drive), or submittals may be by file transfer or email if coordinated.

1.5 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF ARCHITECT'S CAD FILES

A. At Contractor's written request, copies of Architect's CAD files will be provided to Con-tractor for Contractor's use in connection with Project, subject to the following condi-tions:

1. Contractor acknowledges that CAD files and information contained in them may not match the construction documents. CAD files are not construction documents and do not form part of the contract. Architect and Government do not warrant that CAD files are prepared for contractor use in fabrication or construction. Contractor utilizes all CAD files at their own risk.

2. Contractor may not copy, re-use CAD files for anything other than supporting the execution of this project.

3. Contractor may not distribute CAD files to any other entity than employees under their direct supervision and subcontractors or fabricators under contract for this project.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construc-tion and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applica-ble.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e. Operational range diagrams.

f. Compliance with specified referenced standards.

g. Testing by recognized testing agency.

4. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of Product Data, unless otherwise indicat-

ed. Government will return one copy. Mark up and retain one returned copy as a Project Record Document.

C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

1. Preparation: Fully illustrate requirements in the Contract Documents. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products.

c. Fabrication and installation drawings.

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d. Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

e. Shopwork manufacturing instructions.

f. Templates and patterns.

g. Schedules.

h. Notation of coordination requirements.

i. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

j. Relationship to adjoining construction clearly indicated.

k. Seal and signature of professional engineer if specified.

2. Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns, and similar full-size drawings, submit Shop Drawings on sheets at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches but no larger than 22 by 34 inches.

3. Number of Copies: Submit two opaque (bond) copies of each submittal. Govern-ment will return one copy.

D. Samples: Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture for a check of these characteristics with other elements and for a comparison of these characteristics between submittal and actual component as delivered and installed.

1. Transmit Samples that contain multiple, related components such as accessories to-gether in one submittal package.

2. Identification: Attach label on unexposed side of Samples that includes the follow-ing:

a. Generic description of Sample.

b. Product name and name of manufacturer.

c. Sample source.

d. Lot.

e. Style.

f. Color.

g. Locations of use.

h. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

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3. Disposition: Maintain sets of approved Samples available for quality-control com-parisons throughout the course of construction activity. Sample sets may be used to determine final acceptance of construction associated with each set.

4. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer's color charts consisting of units or sections of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available.

Color selections will be made only after all related color samples have been re-ceived.

a. Number of Samples: Submit two full sets of available choices where color, pattern, texture, or similar characteristics are required to be selected from manufacturer's product line. Government will return submittal with options selected.

5. Samples for Verification: Submit full-size units or Samples of size indicated, pre-pared from same material to be used for the Work, cured and finished in man-ner specified, and physically identical with material or product proposed for use, and that show full range of color and texture variations expected. Samples in-clude, but are not limited to, the following: partial sections of manufactured or fabricated components; small cuts or containers of materials; complete units of repetitively used materials; swatches showing color, texture, and pattern; color range sets; and components used for independent testing and inspection.

a. Number of Samples: Submit two sets of Samples. Government will retain one Sample sets; remainder will be returned. Mark up and retain one re-turned Sample set as a Project Record Sample.

E. Submittals Schedule: Comply with requirements specified in Division 1 Section "Con-struction Progress Documentation."

F. Subcontract List: Prepare a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work, including those who are to furnish products or equipment fabricated to a special design.

1. Number of Copies: Submit one copy of subcontractor list, unless otherwise indicat-ed.

2.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit two copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicat-

ed. Government will not return copies.

2. Certificates and Certifications: Provide notarized statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification, signed by officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity. State that the named product

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3. Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with…