B08_Att_1_SOW_Repave_Visitor_Center_Walkway_VAMA.pdf

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, Hyde Park, New York Replace Paving Between Visitor Center and Park Entrance Road

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SECTION 01 11 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01 32 16 – CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

SECTION 01 33 23 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 35 13.22 – ARCHEOLOGICAL PROTECTION

SECTION 01 35 23 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 42 00 - REFERENCES

SECTION 01 67 00 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 73 40 - EXECUTION

SECTION 01 74 19 - CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

SECTION 01 77 00 - CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

SECTION 02 14 19 – REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS

SECTION 02 14 20 – STRUCTURE EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL

SECTION 31 00 00 – EARTHWORK

SECTION 31 11 00 – CLEARING AND GRUBBING

SECTION 32 11 23 - AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

SECTION 32 91 19.13 – TOPSOIL PLACEMENT AND GRADING

SECTION 32 92 20 – SEEDING AND PLANTING

REFERENCE PHOTOS

SECTION 01 11 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 – GENERAL

This project will replace the asphalt paving between the park Visitor Center and the Main park drive at the Vanderbilt Mansion NHS. The existing paving is pitched towards the building, failing to move water away from the building. This serves as the principal walkway between the Vanderbilt Visitor Center and the Main parking lot.

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Work covered by the Contract Documents.

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2. Contractor use of premises.

3. Public use of site.

4. Work Restrictions.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, Dutchess County, Hyde Park NY. The area that needs repaving includes the entire walkway between the main entrance road and the Visitor Center. Total area is approximately 3,400 sq, ft.

B. The work includes, but is not limited to, removal and disposal of all asphalt paving from the work zone, Removal of gravel and soil to a suitable subgrade, application of asphalt reinforcing fabric, furnishing and compaction of aggregate base to meet DOT standard, asphalt surface replacement finished flush with the adjacent pavement, establishing grade away from building, and surrounding site restoration including topsoil, backfill and seeding.

C. Work area involves approximately 3,400 square feet of asphalt paving. Offeror is responsible for field verifying all conditions prior to bid. No price adjustment will be made for failure to conduct site visit to confirm quantities and conditions.

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

1.3 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. General: Contractor shall have access to and use of the project site for construction operations, only during the performance period and solely for the purpose of performing the work in this contract.

Contractor's use of the site is limited by the Government's right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of Project.

1. The work zone will be closed to pedestrian and vehicle traffic and will remain so until the conclusion of the project. The Park Service will re-route traffic through the park along an alternate route. This is not optimal and NPS requests that the contractor exercises all available measures to minimize the amount of time that this route must remain closed.

B. Storage of Materials: Confine storage of materials to staging area locations mutually acceptable to the Contractor and the Contracting Officer. Stage fill and borrow material as directed by the COR.

C. Preservation of Natural Features:

1. Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restore damaged areas, repair or replace any damaged trees and plants as directed by the Contract Officer and at no additional expense to the Government.

2. Provide temporary barriers to protect existing trees and plants and root zones.

3. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval. Consult with

Contracting Officer and remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere with construction.

4. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to existing trees.

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5. Carefully supervise excavating, grading, filling, and other construction operations near trees to prevent damage.

D. Driveways and Entrances: COR will identify areas near the jobsite where the contractor can store materials and equipment.

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

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

E. Construction Camp: Establishment of a camp within the park will not be permitted.

F. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with all legal load restrictions in the hauling of materials. Load restrictions on park roads outside of the area marked “Authorized Vehicles Only” are identical to the state load restrictions with such additional regulations as may be imposed by the Park Superintendent. A special permit will not relieve Contractor of liability for damage which may result from moving of equipment.

1.4 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. The Vanderbilt Mansion and grounds will remain open during the project and visitors must be allowed to enjoy the unencumbered areas of the park. Contractor shall conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public. Road closures will be permitted when required, upon specific approval of Contracting Officer.

1.5 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work must be performed between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

1. Weekend and NPS Holiday Hours: No work shall be performed on the weekends and NPS holidays without prior approval from the Contract Officer.

2. Early Morning Hours: No work shall be performed before 7 a.m. unless approved by the Contract Officer.

B. Existing Utilities

1. Existing Utilities: Notify Contracting Officer and utility companies of proposed locations and times for excavation.

2. Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, the contractor must immediately report the damage to the Contract Officer and must provide for the repair of the utility by competent, qualified and certified utility repairmen at no additional expense to the Government.

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3. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, cease work in that area and notify the Contract Officer immediately.

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

1. Notify Contracting Officer not less than 48 hours in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without Contracting Officer’s written permission.

3. Disruptions to facilities outside the project limits shall be prevented by investigation of existing utilities and protection during construction. Contactor shall be responsible for all cost associated with remedy of accidental disruptions to facilities outside the project limits.

END OF SECTION 01 11 00

SECTION 01 32 16 – CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

SUMMARY

A. This Section consists of Construction Schedule requirements including but not limited to the following:

1. Schedule of Values

2. Construction Schedule Requirements.

3. Construction Schedule Updates.

4. Time Impact Analysis.

B. Purpose: The purpose of the Construction Schedule is to ensure adequate planning, coordination, scheduling, and reporting during execution of the work by the Contractor. The Construction Schedule will assist the Contractor and Contracting Officer in monitoring the progress of the work, evaluating proposed changes, and processing the Contractor's monthly progress payment.

SUBMITTALS

C. Electronic Copies: All schedules and reports submitted shall be emailed to the Contract Officer with a

CC to the COR. It is the intent of the Government to limit the number of printed reports to only those reports determined by the project team to be essential.

D. Schedule of Values: After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference submit a schedule of dollar values based on the Contract Price Schedule.

E. Construction Baseline Schedule: After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference, submit two paper copies of baseline schedule, large enough to show entire schedule for entire construction period.

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F. Construction Schedule Updates: On or before the 7th day preceding the progress payment request date, submit estimates of the percent completion of each schedule activity and necessary supporting data. Provide two paper copies.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

G. The Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer on the day of the preconstruction conference to go over the following:

1. Review requirements for submitting reports.

2. Verify availability of qualified personnel needed to develop and update schedule.

3. Discuss constraints, including phasing, work stages, area separations, interim milestones, and partial government occupancy.

4. Review schedule for work of separate Government contracts.

5. Review time required for review of submittals and re-submittals.

6. Review requirements for tests and inspections by independent testing and inspecting agencies.

7. Review time required for completion and startup procedures.

8. Review and finalize list of construction activities to be included in schedule.

9. Review baseline schedule comments, resolve issues and progress on incorporating them

10. Review procedures for updating schedule.

11. Discuss reporting requirements and establish a protocol for naming and transmitting electronic schedules.

COORDINATION

H. Coordinate preparation and processing of schedules and reports with performance of construction activities and with scheduling and reporting of separate Contractors.

I. Coordinate Construction Baseline Schedule with the Schedule of Values, list of subcontracts, Submittals Schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.

1. In developing the Construction Baseline Schedule, ensure that the Subcontractor’s work at all tiers, as well as the prime Contractor’s work, is included and coordinated.

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

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

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SECTION 01 33 23 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

GENERAL

SUMMARY

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

DEFINITIONS

B. Action Submittals: Written, graphic information, and physical samples that require Government’s responsive action.

C. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Government’s responsive action.

Submittals may be rejected for not complying with the requirements.

E. Portable Document Format (PDF): An open standard file format licensed by Adobe Systems used for representing documents in a device-independent and display resolution-independent fixed-layout document format.

GENERAL SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

F. General: Prepare and submit submittals required by individual Specification Sections. Types of submittals are indicated in individual specific sections.

1. Contracting Officer reserves the right to require submittals in addition to those called for in individual sections.

G. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities. Review them for legibility, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Contract Documents.

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

H. Submittal List: A submittal list has been attached to the end of this Specification Section. The intent is to provide an overall summary of submittal requirements and not a comprehensive list. The requirements of the individual Specification Sections, terms and conditions of the Contract still apply regardless of what is shown on the submittal list.

I. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals. 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 re-submittals.

1. Action Submittals

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a. Initial Review: Allow 14 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required.

b. Re-submittal Review: Allow 7 days for review of each re-submittal.

2. Informational submittals

a. Review: Allow 10 days for review of each submittal.

J. Approved Equals:

1. For each item proposed as an “approved equal,” submit supporting data, including:

a. Drawings and samples as appropriate.

b. Comparison of the characteristics of the proposed item with that specified.

c. Changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

d. Name, address, and telephone number of vendor.

2. A request for approval constitutes a representation that Contractor:

a. Has investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified.

b. Will provide the same warranties for the proposed item as for the item specified.

c. Has determined that the proposed item is compatible with interfacing items.

d. Will coordinate the installation of an approved item and make all changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

e. Waives all claims for additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of the substitution.

K. Identification: Submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

3. Submittal number shall use a sequential number (e.g., .001). Re-submittals shall include an alphabetic suffix after another decimal point (e.g., .001.A).

L. Re-submittals: Make re-submittals using the same process used with the initial submittal.

1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

2. Note date and content of revision in the title block on the CM-16E and clearly indicate the extent of revision.

3. Re-submit submittals until they are marked “Approved” or “Approved with notations”.

M. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities.

N. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating “Approved” or “Approved with notations”. Ensure all notations have been incorporated and, at a minimum, keep one copy of the final approved submittal on site for use during construction.

PRODUCTS

ACTION SUBMITTALS

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P. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction 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 submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer’s product specifications.

b. Manufacturer’s installation instructions: When Contract Documents require compliance with manufacturer’s printed instructions, provide one complete set of instructions to Contracting Officer and keep another complete set of instructions at the project site until substantial completion.

c. Manufacturer’s catalog cuts: Submit only pertinent pages; mark each page of standard printed data to identify specific products proposed for use.

d. Printed performance curves.

e. Operational range diagrams.

f. Compliance with specified referenced standards.

g. Testing by recognized testing agency.

4. Submit product data in PDF file format before or concurrent with samples.

R. 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 together in one submittal package.

2. Identification: Attach label on unexposed side of Samples that includes the following:

a. Generic description of Sample.

b. Product name and name of manufacturer.

c. Sample source.

d. Submittal Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

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

S. Construction Materials: The Contractor is encouraged to submit for approval products made out of recycled or environmentally responsible material. Every effort will be made by the National Park Service to approve these materials.

INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

T. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

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1. Send informational submittals as PDF electronic files by email to the Contract Officer and the COR. Include other parties by cc as directed by the COR.

2. Certificates and Certifications: Provide a notarized statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity. Mail originals to the Contract Officer.

3. Informational submittals that do not comply with the requirements specified in the Contract Documents will be rejected and one copy will be returned.

U. Coordination Drawings: Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01 31 00 “Project Management and Coordination.”

V. Contractors Construction Schedule: Comply with the requirements specified.

W. Accident Prevention Plan: Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01 35 23 “Safety Requirements.”

Y. Quality Control Plan: Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01 40 00 “Quality Requirements.”

Z. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan: Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01 57 23 “Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention.”

AA. Qualification Data: Prepare written information that demonstrates capabilities and experience of firm or person. Include lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, names and addresses of architects and owners, and other information specified.

BB. Field Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency’s standard form, indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed either during installation of product or after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with the requirements in the Contract Documents.

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SECTION 01 35 13.22 – ARCHEOLOGICAL PROTECTION

GENERAL

SUMMARY

A. The work of this section consists of protecting archeological resources contained in soil deposits. The site surrounding the Vanderbilt Mansion is known to be of archaeological interest and this contract requires that all reasonable measures be taken to protect and preserve the concealed resources that may be impacted by this project.

DEFINITIONS

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B. Archeological Resources: Archeological resources are the physical evidences of past human activity, including evidences of the effects of that activity on the environment. Archeological resources represent both prehistoric and historic time periods. They are found above and below ground and under water.

C. Archeologically Sensitive Areas: Areas that have the potential to contain significant (National Register eligible) archeological resources. If National Register eligible or listed archeological resources could not be avoided, an appropriate mitigation strategy would be developed in consultation with the state historic preservation officer and, if necessary, associated American Indian tribes.

D. Non-sensitive Areas: Areas with little, if any, potential of containing significant (National Register eligible) archeological resources.

E. Archeological Monitor: Representative of the Government designated to oversee construction activities that could disturb archeological resources.

F. Archeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) of 1979 (P.L. 96-95; 93 Stat. 712): defines archeological resources as any material remains of past human life or activities that are of archeological interest and at least 100 years old; Section 4 of the statute describes the requirements that must be met before Federal authorities can issue a permit to excavate or remove any archeological resource on Federal or Indian lands; the curatorial requirements of artifacts, and other materials excavated or removed.

SUBMITTALS

G. Daily Work Schedule; Submit a Daily work Schedule detailing construction work in archeologically sensitive areas. Submit to Contracting Officer 30 days before start of ground disturbing site work.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

H. At least one week before on-site work begins, Contractor shall meet with Contracting Officer and Archeological Monitor to discuss Daily Work Schedule and equipment and special methods to be used in archeologically sensitive areas. Contractor shall ensure that approved Daily Work Schedule is followed throughout construction

PRODUCTS

DAILY WORK SCHEDULE

I. A Daily Work Schedule is required for all work occurring within archeologically sensitive areas. Include all work that is to occur within the area and key the schedule to the drawings to include the following:

1. Starting and ending dates of ground-disturbing construction.

2. Locations of temporary facilities, such as barriers, field offices, staging areas, sanitary facilities, borrow pits, and haul and access roads.

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3. Types of construction, such as clearing, topsoil stripping, structure or trench excavation, landscaping, and post construction clean-up.

4. Methods and equipment used for each type of construction.

5. Plan for relocating work in the event of temporary work stoppages at each archeologically sensitive area

EXECUTION

OBSERVATION

J. Archeological Monitor will observe all ground-disturbing site work, including construction of temporary facilities, at all archeologically sensitive areas, from a safe location mutually agreed on by Contractor and Monitor. As new ground is broken, Monitor will examine excavated materials, using construction layout centerline and perimeter staking as a reference point to record locations of findings.

DISCOVERY OF RESOURCES

K. If Archeological Monitor discovers resources, immediate halt and relocation of the work to a non-sensitive area, if possible, may be required to allow Monitor to identify and document resources and if necessary, develop an appropriate mitigation plan. While Archeological Monitor is documenting resources in sensitive areas, Contractor shall relocate work to non-sensitive areas where monitoring is not normally required.

L. If resources are discovered while Archeological Monitor is absent, stop work immediately and report the discovery to the Contracting Officer.

WORK STOPPAGE

M. The Contractor shall plan, schedule, and execute the work to prevent stoppages at one area from stopping all work at the construction site

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SECTION 01 35 23 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

SUMMARY

A. This section includes establishing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

SUBMITTALS

B. Accident Prevention Plan: After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference, submit for review, an Accident Prevention Plan. The Contracting Officer will review the proposed Plan. If the

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plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the Plan within 10 days. No progress payments will be made until the Plan is accepted.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

C. Comply with contract clauses entitled "Accident Prevention" and "Permits and Responsibilities". In case of conflicts between Federal, State, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA requirements will not be allowed on the project sites. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section and related sections may result in suspension of work.

D. Qualifications of Employees:

1. All employees must be physically qualified and able to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner.

2. Do not allow employees to perform work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of prescription or illegal drug use, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

3. Operators of vehicles, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be fully capable of operating such equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment. Newly hired operators shall be individually tested by an experienced operator or supervisor to determine if they are capable of safely operating equipment.

ACCIDENT REPORTING

E. Reportable Accidents: A project reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, fires, and property damage by accident in excess of $100. Notify Contracting Officer immediately in the event of a reportable accident. Within 7 days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to Contracting Officer an Accident/Property Damage Report (Form CM-22). Form may be obtained from the Contracting Officer.

ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN

F. The Plan shall be written to comply with OSHA and project requirements (a generic plan is not acceptable) including but not limited to the following:

1. Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

2. Weekly and monthly safety meetings.

3. First aid procedures.

4. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to provide for property protection and safety of the public, National Park Service personnel, and Contractor's employees. Identify the work included under each phase.

5. Training, both initial and continuing.

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6. Planning for possible emergency situations, such as floods, fires, cave-ins, slides, explosions, power outages, and wind storms. Such planning shall take into consideration the nature of construction, site conditions, and degree of exposure of persons and property.

FIRST AID FACILITIES

G. Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the hazards associated with the types of ongoing construction work at the site.

PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

H. Meet requirements of applicable ANSI standards.

EXECUTION

EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS

I. Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY

J. Comply with the requirements of NFPA 241 (Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations).

K. Store hazardous materials in accordance with manufacturer’s and OSHA recommendations. Maintain readily available, on site, MSDS for each chemical.

1. Immediately report all spills of hazardous materials to the park.

2. Maintain a spill emergency response kit.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

L. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition. Clean, sanitize, and repair personal items, as appropriate, before issuing them to another individual.

M. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

SAFETY MEETINGS

N. As a minimum, conduct weekly 15-minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman or supervisor and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite.

Topics need to coincide with work scheduled for the following week. Document and submit meeting minutes to the Contracting Officer within one day after the meeting.

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O. Conduct monthly safety meetings for all levels of supervision. Meetings shall be attended by all contractors and subcontractors performing work on the site. Notify the Contracting Officer of meeting dates and times. These meetings shall be used to review the effectiveness of the Contractor's safety effort, to resolve current health and safety problems, to provide a forum for planning safe construction activities, and for updating the Accident Prevention Plan. The Contracting Officer will attend the meeting and enter the results of the meetings into the daily log.

HARD HATS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AREAS

P. A hard hat area shall be designated by the Contractor. The hard hat area shall be posted by the Contractor in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

Q. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary personal protective equipment at all times. As a minimum, provide two hard hats for use by visitors.

TRAINING

R. First Aid: Provide adequate training to an adequate number of personnel to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

S. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury.

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SECTION 01 42 00 - REFERENCES

GENERAL

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFINITIONS

A. Definitions pertaining to sustainable development: As defined in ASTM E2114 and as specified herein.

B. Biobased Materials: As defined in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, for purposes of Federal procurement of biobased products, “biobased” means a “commercial or industrial product (other than food or feed) that is composed, in whole or in significant part, of biological products or renewable domestic agricultural materials (including plant, animal, and marine materials) or forestry materials.” Biobased materials also include fuels, chemicals, building materials, or electric power or heat produced from biomass as defined by The Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000.

1. Biobased content: The amount of biobased carbon in the material or product as a percentage of weight (mass) of the total organic carbon in the material or product.

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C. Chain-of-Custody: Process whereby a product or material is maintained under the physical possession or control during its entire life cycle.

D. Deconstruction: Disassembly of buildings for the purpose of recovering materials.

E. DFE (Design for the Environment): A technique that includes elements of resource conservation and pollution prevention as applied in various product sectors. A technique that incorporates approaches which are part of product (or assembly) concept, need and design. Considerations involve material selection, material and energy efficiency, reuse, maintainability and design for disassembly and recyclability. Refer to ISO Guide 64 for additional clarification.

F. Environmentally preferable products: Products and services that have a lesser or reduced effect on the environment in comparison to conventional products and services. Refer to EPA’s Final Guidance on Environmentally Preferable Purchasing at http://www.epa.gov/epp/guidance/finalguidancetoc.htm.

G. Non-Renewable Resource: A resource that exists in a fixed amount that cannot be replenished on a human time scale. Non-renewable resources have the potential for renewal only by geological, physical, and chemical processes taking place over of millions of years. Examples include: iron ore, coal, and oil.

H. Perpetual Resource: A resource that is virtually inexhaustible on a human time scale. Examples include solar energy, tidal energy, and wind energy.

I. Recycled Content Materials: Products that contain pre-consumer or post-consumer materials as all or part of their feedstock. Recycled content claim shall be consistent with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims.

J. Renewable Resource: A resource that is grown, naturally replenished, or cleansed, at a rate which exceeds depletion of the usable supply of that resource. A renewable resource can be exhausted if improperly managed. However, a renewable resource can last indefinitely with proper stewardship.

Examples include: trees in forests, grasses in grasslands, and fertile soil.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

K. Applicability of Standards: Unless the Contract Documents include more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect as if bound or copied directly into the Contract Documents to the extent referenced. Such standards are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference.

L. Publication Dates: Comply with standards in effect as of date of the Contract Documents, unless otherwise indicated.

M. Conflicting Requirements: Where compliance with two or more standards is specified, and the standards may establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality

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levels comply with the most stringent requirement. Refer uncertainties and requirements that are different, but apparently equal, to Contracting Officer for a decision before proceeding.

INDUSTRY STANDARDS

N. Applicability of Standards: Unless the Contract Documents include more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect as if bound or copied directly into the Contract Documents to the extent referenced. Such standards are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference.

O. Publication Dates: Comply with standards in effect as of date of the Contract Documents unless otherwise indicated.

P. Copies of Standards: Each entity engaged in construction on Project should be familiar with industry standards applicable to its construction activity. Copies of applicable standards are not bound with the Contract Documents.

Where copies of standards are needed to perform a required construction activity, obtain copies directly from publication source.

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SECTION 01 67 00 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for selection of products for use in Project; product delivery, storage, and handling; manufacturers' standard warranties on products;

special warranties; and environmental requirements.

DEFINITIONS

B. Products: Items purchased for incorporating into the Work, whether purchased for Project or taken from previously purchased stock. The term "product" includes the terms "material," "equipment," "system," and terms of similar intent.

1. Named Products: Items identified by manufacturer's product name, including make or model number or other designation shown or listed in manufacturer's published product literature that is current as of date of the Contract Documents.

2. New Products: Items that have not previously been incorporated into another project or facility, except that products consisting of recycled-content materials are allowed, unless explicitly stated otherwise. Products salvaged or recycled from other projects are not considered new products.

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3. Comparable Product: Product that is demonstrated and approved through submittal process, or where indicated as a product substitution, to have the indicated qualities related to type, function, dimension, in-service performance, physical properties, appearance, and other characteristics that equal or exceed those of specified product.

C. Basis-of-Design Product Specification: Where a specific manufacturer's product is named and accompanied by the words "basis of design," including make or model number or other designation, to establish the significant qualities related to type, function, dimension, in-service performance, physical properties, appearance, and other characteristics for purposes of evaluating comparable products of additional manufacturers named in the specification.

D. Definitions pertaining to sustainable development: As defined in ASTM E2114.

E. Biobased Materials: As defined in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, for purposes of Federal procurement of biobased products, “biobased” means a “commercial or industrial product (other than food or feed) that is composed, in whole or in significant part, of biological products or renewable domestic agricultural materials (including plant, animal, and marine materials) or forestry materials.” Biobased materials also include fuels, chemicals, building materials, or electric power or heat produced from biomass as defined by The Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000.

1. Biobased content: The amount of biobased carbon in the material or product as a percentage of weight (mass) of the total organic carbon in the material or product.

G. Chain-of-Custody: Process whereby a product or material is maintained under the physical possession or control during its entire life cycle.

H. Environmentally preferable products: Products and services that have a lesser or reduced effect on the environment in comparison to conventional products and services. Refer to EPA’s Final Guidance on Environmentally Preferable Purchasing for more information http://www.epa.gov/epp/guidance/finalguidancetoc.htm.

I. Stewardship: Responsible use and management of resources in support of sustainability.

J. Sustainability: The maintenance of ecosystem components and functions for future generations.

1. Recycled Content Materials: Products that contain pre-consumer or post-consumer materials as all or part of their feedstock. Recycled content claim shall be consistent with ISO 140001 Standard for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims.

2. Rapidly Renewable Material: Material made from plants that are typically harvested within a ten-year cycle.

3. Regional Materials: Materials that are manufactured and extracted, harvested, or recovered within a radius of 500 miles from the Project location.

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K. Record Submittals as specified in – Sustainable Design Close-Out Documentation, submit the following:

1. Affirmative Procurement Reporting Form. Submit on form in Appendix A of this Section, or similar form as approved by Contracting Officer.

2. Safety Data Sheets (SDS): For each product required by OSHA to have a SDS, submit an SDS. SDS shall be prepared within the previous five years. Include information for SDS Sections 1 – 16 in accordance with ANSI Z400.1 and as follows:

a. Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification.

b. Section 2: Composition/Information on Ingredients.

c. Section 3: Hazards Identification.

d. Section 4: First Aid Measures.

e. Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures.

f. Section 6: Accidental Release Measures.

g. Section 7: Handling and Storage.

h. Section 8: Exposure Controls/Person Protection.

i. Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties.

j. Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data.

k. Section 11: Toxicological Information. Include data used to determine the hazards cited in Section 3. Identify acute data, carcinogenicity, reproductive effects, and target organ effects. Provide written description of the process used in evaluating chemical hazards relative to preparation of the SDS.

l. Section 12: Ecological Information. Include data regarding environmental impacts during raw materials acquisition, manufacture, and use. Include data regarding environmental impacts in the event of an accidental release.

m. Section 13: Disposal Considerations. Include data regarding the proper disposal of the chemical. Include information regarding recycling and reuse. Indicate whether or not the product is considered to be "hazardous waste" according the US EPA Hazardous Waste Regulations 40 CFR 261.

n. Section 14: Transportation Information. Identify hazard class for shipping.

o. Section 15: Regulatory Information. Identify federal, state, and local regulations applicable to the material.

p. Section 16: Other Information. Include additional information relative to recycled content, biobased content, and other information regarding environmental and health impacts. Identify the date SDS was prepared.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

L. Compatibility of Options: If Contractor is given option of selecting between two or more products for use on Project, product selected shall be compatible with products previously selected, even if previously selected products were also options.

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PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

M. Deliver, store, and handle products using means and methods that will prevent damage, deterioration, and loss, including theft. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.

N. Delivery and Handling:

1. Schedule delivery to minimize long-term storage at Project site and to prevent overcrowding of construction spaces.

2. Coordinate delivery with installation time to ensure minimum holding time for items that are flammable, hazardous, easily damaged, or sensitive to deterioration, theft, and other losses.

3. Deliver products to Project site in an undamaged condition in manufacturer's original sealed container or other packaging system, complete with labels and instructions for handling, storing, unpacking, protecting, and installing.

4. Inspect products on delivery to ensure compliance with the Contract Documents and to ensure that products are undamaged and properly protected.

5. Contractor is encouraged to obtain materials in biodegradable or recyclable/reusable packaging which uses the minimum amount of packaging possible.

O. Storage:

1. Store products to allow for inspection and measurement of quantity or counting of units.

2. Store materials in a manner that will not endanger Project structure or surrounding garden environment.

3. Store products that are subject to damage by the elements, under cover in a weather tight enclosure above ground, with ventilation adequate to prevent condensation.

4. Store cementitious products and materials on elevated platforms.

5. Store foam plastic from exposure to sunlight, except to extent necessary for period of installation and concealment.

6. Comply with product manufacturer's written instructions for temperature, humidity, ventilation, and weather-protection requirements for storage.

7. Protect stored products from damage and liquids from freezing.

8. Store loose granular materials in a well-drained area on solid surfaces to prevent mixing with foreign matter.

PACKAGING

P. Where Contractor has the option to provide one of the listed products or equal, preference shall be given to products with minimal packaging and easily recyclable packaging as defined in ASTM D5834.

Q. Maximize use of source reduction and recycling procedures outlined in ASTM D5834.

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R. Provide minimum 45 percent post-consumer recycled content and minimum 100 percent recovered fiber content of industrial paperboard in accordance with EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines and ASTM D5663.

S. Provide minimum 10 percent post-consumer recycled content and minimum 10 percent recovered fiber content of carrier board in accordance with EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines and

ASTM D5663.

T. Provide minimum 5 percent post-consumer recycled content and minimum 5 percent recovered fiber content of brown papers (e.g., wrapping papers and bags) in accordance with EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines and ASTM D5663.

ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PRODUCTS

U. Provide environmentally preferable products to the greatest extent possible.

1. To the greatest extent possible, provide products and materials that have a lesser or reduced effect on the environment considering raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, and/or disposal of the product.

2. Eliminate the use of ozone depleting compounds during and after construction where alternative environmentally preferable products are available, consistent with either the Montreal Protocol and Title VI or the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, or equivalent overall air quality benefits that take into account life cycle impacts.

3. Use products meeting or exceeding EPA’s recycled content recommendations for EPA-designated products. Use materials with recycled content such that the sum of post-consumer recycled content plus on-half of the pre-consumer content constitutes at least 10% (based on cost) of the total value of the materials in the project.

PRODUCT WARRANTIES

V. Warranties specified in other Sections shall be in addition to, and run concurrent with, other warranties required by the Contract Documents. Manufacturer's disclaimers and limitations on product warranties do not relieve Contractor of obligations under requirements of the Contract Documents.

1. Manufacturer's Warranty: Preprinted written warranty published by individual manufacturer for a particular product and specifically endorsed by manufacturer to Owner.

2. Special Warranty: Written warranty required by or incorporated into the Contract Documents, either to extend time limit provided by manufacturer's warranty or to provide more rights for Owner.

W. Special Warranties: Prepare a written document that contains appropriate terms and identification, ready for execution. Submit a draft for approval before final execution.

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1. Manufacturer's Standard Form: Modified to include Project-specific information and properly executed.

2. Specified Form: When specified forms are included with the Specifications, prepare a written document using appropriate form properly executed.

3. Refer to Divisions 02 through 49 Sections for specific content requirements and particular requirements for submitting special warranties.

X. Submittal Time: Comply with requirements in Division 01 Section "Closeout Procedures."

PRODUCTS

PRODUCT SELECTION PROCEDURES

Y. General Product Requirements: Provide products that comply with the Contract Documents, that are undamaged and, unless otherwise indicated, that are new at time of installation.

1. Provide products complete with accessories, trim, finish, fasteners, and other items needed for a complete installation and indicated use and effect.

2. Standard Products: If available, and unless custom products or nonstandard options are specified, provide standard products of types that have been produced and used successfully in similar situations on other projects.

3. Government reserves the right to limit selection to products with warranties not in conflict with requirements of the Contract Documents.

4. Where products are accompanied by the term "as selected," Contracting Officer will make selection.

5. Where products are accompanied by the term "match sample," sample to be matched is Governments.

6. Descriptive, performance, and reference standard requirements in the Specifications establish "salient characteristics" of products.

Z. Product Selection Procedures:

1. Product: Where Specifications name a single product and manufacturer, provide the named product that complies with requirements or approved equal.

2. Manufacturer/Source: Where Specifications name a single manufacturer or source, provide a product by the named manufacturer or source that complies with requirements or approved equal.

3. Products: Where Specifications include a list of names of both products and manufacturers, provide one of the products listed that complies with requirements or approved equal.

4. Manufacturers: Where Specifications include a list of manufacturers' names, provide a product by one of the manufacturers listed that complies with requirements or approved equal.

5. Available Products: Where Specifications include a list of names of both products and manufacturers, provide one of the products listed, or an unnamed product, that complies with

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requirements. Comply with provisions in Part 2 "Comparable Products" Article for consideration of an unnamed product.

6. Available Manufacturers: Where Specifications include a list of manufacturers, provide a product by one of the manufacturers listed, or an unnamed manufacturer, that complies with requirements. Comply with provisions in Part 2 "Comparable Products" Article for consideration of an unnamed product.

7. Product Options: Where Specifications indicate that sizes, profiles, and dimensional requirements on Drawings are based on a specific product or system, provide the specified product, system, or approved equal.

8. Basis-of-Design Product: Where Specifications name a product and include a list of manufacturers, provide the specified product or a comparable product by one of the other named manufacturers, or approved equal. Drawings and Specifications indicate sizes, profiles, dimensions, and other characteristics that are based on the product named.

9. Visual Matching Specification: Where Specifications require matching an established Sample, select a product that complies with requirements and matches Architect's sample. Contracting Officers decision will be final on whether a proposed product matches.

a. If no product available within specified category matches and complies with other specified requirements, comply with provisions in Part 2 "Product Substitutions" Article for proposal of product.

10. Visual Selection Specification: Where Specifications include the phrase "as selected from manufacturer's colors, patterns, textures" or a similar phrase, select a product that…