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323328 Install Fire Suppression Systems in Employee Housing

Brooks Camp, Alaska

SECTION 01 00 00 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

1.2 GENERAL SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Processing Time: Allow 14 days from when the Contracting Officer’s Representative receives a submittal by email from the Contractor. When the submittal review is completed an e-mail notification will be sent to the Contractor.

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.

B. Approved Equals:

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

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

- Name, address, and telephone number of vendor.

- Manufacturer’s literature.

C. Electronic Submittals: Transmit all submittals except color samples in .pdf format with form DSC-16. Standard submittals shall be legible when printed at 8.5x11 size. All shop drawings must be legible when printed at 11x17 size.

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

1. 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).

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

1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

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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”.

1.3 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S ACTION

A. General: Submittals will be disapproved without technical review if identification information is missing, not filled in, or if placed on the back of the submittal; an incorrect format of submittals is provided; the transmittal form is incorrectly filled out; submittals are not coordinated; or submittals do not show evidence of Contractor’s approval.

1. Any work done or orders for materials or services placed before approval shall be at the Contractor’s own risk.

B. Action Submittals: Contracting Officer will review each submittal, generate comments on corrections or modifications required, and indicate the appropriate action on the CM-16E Transmittal Form. The submittal will be marked in one of three ways as defined below:

1. APPROVED: Acceptable with no corrections.

2. APPROVED WITH NOTATIONS: Minor corrections or clarifications required. All comments are clear and no further review is required. The Contractor shall address all review comments when proceeding with the work.

3. DISAPPROVED - RESUBMIT: Rejected as not in accordance with the contract or as requiring major corrections or clarifications. The Contracting Officer will identify the reasons for disapproval. The Contractor shall revise and resubmit with changes clearly identified.

1.4 SAFETY

A. Contractor shall have a safety program that meets all federal, state, and local requirements.

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

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C. 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, manlifts, etc. 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.

D. ACCIDENT REPORTING: 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.

E. SAFETY MEETINGS

1. Prior to beginning work, have a safety meeting with all personnel and the

COR to review the Accident Prevention Plan.

2. As a minimum, conduct daily 15-minute "toolbox" safety meetings.

F. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY: Comply with the requirements of NFPA 241 (Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations). No smoking within 50 ft of buildings

1.5 SCHEDULE: Submit schedule for review and approval. Schedule must be submitted prior to the Notice to Proceed.

1.6 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA: Submit components of the system, servicing requirements, record drawings, inspection data, test reports, replacement part numbers and availability, location and contact information for service.

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