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United States Geological Survey

Date of Order: 6/6/2018 Contract No. 140G0218C0007

100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

A3 Main Building Stabilization Columbia Environmental Research Center Columbia, MO 80225

BY: Bailey Edward Design 35 E. Wacker Drive Suite 2800 Chicago, IL 60601 312-440-2300

BE Project No. 18018

DATE: June 18, 2021

USGS OAG

CERC, Columbia, MO 80225

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 10 00 SUMMARY

SECTION 01 21 00 ALLOWANCES

SECTION 01 22 00 UNIT PRICES

SECTION 01 25 00 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 25 00.1 SUBSTITUTION REQUEST FORM

SECTION 01 26 00 CONTRACT MODIFICAION PROCEDURE

SECTION 01 29 00 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

SECTION 01 32 00 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

SECTION 01 32 33 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

SECTION 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 35 16 ALTERATIO PROJECT PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 42 00 REFERENCES

SECTION 01 50 00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

SECTION 01 60 00 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

SECTUIB 01 73 00 EXECUTION

SECTION 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

SECTION 01 77 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

SECTION 01 78 39 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

APPENDIX A: GEOTECHNICAL EXPLORATION, USGS CERT BUILDING, 4200 NEW HAVEN ROAD,

COLUMBIA, MISSOURI, PREPARED BY: GEOTECHNOLOGY, INC. ST. LOUIS,

MISSOURI, DATE: AUGUST 24, 2018

DIVISION 2 SITE CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 02 41 19 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

DIVISION 3 CONCRETE

SECTION 03 20 00 CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

SECTION 03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 4 MASONRY

SECTION 04 20 00 UNIT MASONRY

SECTION 04 22 00 REINFORCED UNIT MASONRY

DIVISION 5 METALS

SECTION 05 50 00 METAL FABRICATION

DIVISION 6 WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

SECTION 06 10 53 MISCELLANEOUS ROUGH CARPENTRY

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DIVISION 7 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

SECTION 07 21 00 THERMAL INSULATION

SECTION 07 57 00 COATED FOAMED ROOFING

SECTION 07 71 00 ROOF SPECIALTIES

SECTION 07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 9 FINISHES

SECTION 09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD PARTITIONS

SECTION 09 51 13 ACOUSTICAL PANEL CEILINGS

SECTION 09 65 13 RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

SECTION 09 68 13 TILE CARPETING

SECTION 09 91 23 INTERIOR PAINTING

DIVISION 23 HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

SECTION 23 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

SECTION 23 07 13 DUCT INSULATION

SECTION 23 31 13 METAL DUCTS

DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL

SECTION 26 05 19 LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTOR AND CABLING

SECTION 26 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 26 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 26 05 33 RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 26 09 23 LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES

SECTION 26 51 19 LED INTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 27 05 28 PATHWAYS FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

DIVISION 31 EARTHWORK

SECTION 31 23 00 FOUNDATION EXCAVATING AND BACKFILLING

SECTION 31 63 33 HIGH CAPACITY DRILLED AND GROUTED MICROPILES OR HELICAL PILES

DIVISION 32

SECTION 32 13 13 CONCRETE PAVING

SECTION 32 13 73 CONCRETE PAVIING JOINT SEALANTS

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SUMMARY 01 10 00 - 1

SECTION 01 10 00 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Project information.

2. Construction Duration

3. Work covered by Contract Documents.

4. Work under separate contracts.

5. Work performed by the Owner

6. Access to site.

7. Coordination with occupants.

8. Work restrictions.

9. Specification and Drawing conventions.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 015000 "Temporary Facilities and Controls" for limitations and procedures governing temporary use of Owner's facilities.

1.2 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: A3 Main Building stabilization.

1. Project Location: Columbia Environmental Research Center (C.E,.R.C) 4200 New Haven Road, Columbia, MO 65201.

B. Owner: USGS Columbia Research.

C. Owner's Representative: Kimberly Schneider, Contract Specialist, Krschneider@usgs.gov .

D. Architect: Michael Petti, Bailey Edward Design, 312.789.4009

1.3 CONSTRUCTION DURATION

A. The construction duration shall be 120 total calendar days from the Notice to Proceed from the Government to Substantial Completion for all work.

B. The construction duration shall be 180 total calendar days from the Notice to Proceed from the Government to Final Completion of the contract for all work.

mailto:Krschneider@usgs.gov

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1.4 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work of Project is defined by the Contract Documents and includes but is not limited to the following:

1. Scope of work is located at the Northeast corner of the building. Steel helical piles will be added to shore up the foundation along the length of North and East perimeter at the corner and basement columns.

2. Remove high plastic clay beneath the slab, re-prepare the subgrade soil by moisture conditioning and compact and reconstruct slab. Replace below-slab mechanical air duct system.

3. Rebuild top several courses of load-bearing CMU and brick masonry walls where misaligned. Re-anchor masonry wall to precast concrete roof planks.

4. Remove, re-anchor and reinstall existing aluminum and glass windows.

5. Remove and replace sections of foamed-in-place roofing system at perimeter of the building.

Replace metal copings and flashing.

6. Replace interior partitions with new metal stud partition walls.

7. Replace existing interior lighting, controls, power and data, new interior floor, wall and ceiling .

8. Remove and replace portions of existing concrete walk affected by the work. Restore site lawn areas affected by the work.

B. Type of Contract:

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

1.5 WORK UNDER SEPARATE CONTRACTS

A. General: Contractor shall coordinate with work performed by contractors contracted by the Owner, including:

1. As may be determined by the Owner.

1.6 WORK PERFORMED BY THE OWNER

A. General: Contractor shall coordinate with work performed by the Owner, including:

1. Furniture and furnishings installations

2. VCT Flooring installations

1.7 ACCESS TO SITE

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of Project site for construction operations as indicated on Drawings by the Contract limits and as indicated by requirements of this Section.

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

1. Driveways, Walkways, and Entrances: Keep driveways, loading areas, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner, Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times.

Do not use these areas for parking or for storage of materials.

2. Coordinate access to site and portions of the site with the Owner’s facility representative.

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C. Condition of Existing Building: Maintain portions of existing building affected by construction operations in a weathertight condition throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations.

D. Owner must maintain uninterrupted continuous operations in building.

E. The site foreman shall submit a daily report of workers that will enter the premises no later than 24 hours prior to the start of each workday for the Owner’s approval for compliance with the Owner’s building occupancy guidelines.

1.8 COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS

Full Owner Occupancy: Owner will occupy site and adjacent building(s) and adjacent spaces during entire construction period. Adjacent spaces include operational research laboratories. Ongoing research experiments require special accommodation to avoid disruption of the experiments. Cooperate with Owner during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Owner usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Owner's day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits unless otherwise indicated.

1.9 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Work Restrictions, General: Comply with restrictions on construction operations.

1. Comply with limitations on use of public streets and with other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. On-Site Work Hours: Limit work in the existing building to normal business working hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise indicated.

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

1. Notify Facilities Manager not less than five (5) workdays in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Obtain Facility Manager’s written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions.

D. Noise-Generating and Vibration-Generating Activities

1. Notify Facilities Manager not less than five (5) workdays in advance of proposed noisy activities and vibration-generation activities. This shall include but not be limited to below foundation footing pile or similar installations, jack-hammering or other break-up and demolition of concrete slabs, other noise or vibration generation activities.

a. Note: The Owner will operate ongoing research experiments in adjacent areas of the building. These experiments are subject to potential detrimental effects from vibrations that might travel through the existing structure and excessive noise. Scheduling and coordinating construction activities with the Owner is necessary so that the Owner’s experiments can be protected and accommodated throughout the Work.

2. Obtain Facility Manager’s written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions.

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

F. Contractors are cautioned to avoid profane, racial or gender-based language at all times on site.

G. Contractor Personnel: Security clearances and badging are currently not required for the contractor’s personnel. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Owner’s facilities staff for requirements for access to the site by the Contractor’s personnel.

1.10 SUPERVISION

A. Superintendent Qualifications

1. Provide project superintendent with a minimum of 10 (ten) years’ experience in construction with at least 5 (five) of those years as a superintendent on projects similar in size and complexity. The individual must be capable of interpreting a critical path schedule and construction drawings. The Owner may request proof of the superintendent's qualifications at any point in the project if the performance of the superintendent is in question.

B. Duties

1. The project superintendent is primarily responsible for managing subcontractors and coordinating day-to-day production and schedule adherence on the project. The superintendent is required to attend preconstruction and quality control meetings. The superintendent or qualified alternative contractor’s personnel acceptable to the Owner. must be on-site at all times during the performance of this contract until the work is completed and accepted by the Owner.

1.11 SPECIFICATION AND DRAWING CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations. These conventions are as follows:

1. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

2. Specification requirements are to be performed by Contractor unless specifically stated otherwise.

B. Division 01 General Requirements: Requirements of Sections in Division 01 apply to the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

1.12 TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES

A. Tests and inspections during construction to be provided by the Contractor. Reference specification section 01 40 00, “Quality Requirements,” and the technical specifications sections.

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1. Special testing and inspection services shall be provided by the Contractor at no cost to the Owner.

All costs associated with testing retesting for the Contractor to obtain both compliance with the Contract Documents and acceptance by the Architect shall be at the sole cost of the Contractor.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 10 00

ALLOWANCES 012100 - 1

SECTION 01 21 00 - ALLOWANCES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements governing allowances.

B. Types of allowances include the following:

1. Quantity allowances.

C. Related Requirements:

1. Section 042000 "Unit Masonry"

1.2 SELECTION AND PURCHASE

A. At the earliest practical date after award of the Contract, advise Architect of the date when final selection, or purchase and delivery, of each product or system described by an allowance must be completed by the Owner to avoid delaying the Work.

B. At Architect's request, obtain proposals for each allowance for use in making final selections. Include recommendations that are relevant to performing the Work.

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

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

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

1.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

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

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

1.5 QUANTITY ALLOWANCES

A. Allowance shall include cost to Contractor of specific products and materials ordered by Owner or selected by Architect under allowance and shall include taxes, freight, and delivery to Project site.

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B. Contractor's costs for receiving and handling at Project site, labor, installation, overhead and profit, and similar costs related to products and materials ordered by Owner or selected by Architect under allowance shall be included as part of the Contract Sum and not part of the allowance.

1.6 ADJUSTMENT OF ALLOWANCES

A. Allowance Adjustment: If justified by condition in the field to adjust allowance amounts, prepare a Change Order proposal based on the difference between purchase amount and the allowance, multiplied by final measurement of work-in-place where applicable. 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 allowance.

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

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

4. Owner reserves the right to establish the quantity of work-in-place by independent quantity survey, measure, or count.

B. If justified by conditions in the field, submit claims for increased costs because of a change in scope or nature of the allowance described in the Contract Documents, whether for the purchase order amount or Contractor’s handling, labor, installation, overhead, and profit.

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 indicated.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

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

3.2 PREPARATION

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

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3.3 SCHEDULE OF ALLOWANCES

A. Allowance No. 1: Quantity Allowance: Include replacement with new 10% (ten percent) of the existing exterior face brick shown to be removed and reinstalled on the building facades. The new face brick shall replace existing face brick found to be unsatisfactory. The new face brick shall match the existing face brick blend as specified in Section 042000, Unit Masonry. Subparagraph below addresses relationship to unit prices.

1. This allowance includes material, receiving, handling, installation costs and Contractor overhead and profit.

END OF SECTION 01 21 00

UNIT PRICES 01 22 00 - 1

SECTION 01 22 00 - UNIT PRICES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

1.2 SUMMARY

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

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 012600 "Contract Modification Procedures" for procedures for submitting and handling

Change Orders.

2. Section 014000 "Quality Requirements" for field testing by an independent testing agency.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Unit price is an amount incorporated into the Agreement, applicable during the duration of the Work as a price per unit of measurement for materials, equipment, or services, or a portion of the Work, added to or deducted from the Contract Sum by appropriate modification, if the scope of Work or estimated quantities of Work required by the Contract Documents are increased or decreased.

1.4 PROCEDURES

A. Unit prices include all necessary material, plus cost for delivery, installation, insurance, applicable taxes, overhead, and profit.

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

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

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

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF UNIT PRICES

A. ITEM 1: REMOVE AND REPLACE ADDITIONAL EXISTING FILL UNDER THE EXISTING FLOOR SLAB:

1. Measurement for this item shall be by the unit “Cubic Yard” as measured in place by the Engineer.

2. Payment, if authorized by the USGS, shall be by the Contract Unit Price per “Cubic Yard” as provided on the Bid Schedule. The Unit Price payment shall be compensation in full for all labor, tools, equipment and materials necessary for this work in accordance with the Contract Documents, standard details as specified herein, at the locations indicated on the Drawings or at a location identified in the field by the Engineer and shall include, but not limited to: removal and replacement of existing soils as indicated in the below:

a. Structural Drawings, Sheet S2.0, Sections and Details, Drawing 1, Foundation Section.

END OF SECTION 01 22 00

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SECTION 01 25 00 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for substitutions.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 33 00, Submittal Procedures.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Substitutions: Changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those required by the Contract Documents and proposed by Contractor.

1. Substitutions for Cause: Changes proposed by Contractor that are required due to changed Project conditions, such as unavailability of product, regulatory changes, or unavailability of required warranty terms.

2. Substitutions for Convenience: Changes proposed by Contractor or Owner’s Representative that are not required in order to meet other Project requirements but may offer advantage to Contractor or Owner’s Representative.

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Substitution Requests: Submit three copies of each request for consideration. Identify product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification Section number and title and Drawing numbers and titles.

1. Documentation: Show compliance with requirements for substitutions and the following, as applicable:

a. Statement indicating why specified product or fabrication, or installation method cannot be provided, if applicable.

b. Coordination of information, including a list of changes or revisions needed to other parts of the Work and to construction performed by Owner and separate contractors that will be necessary to accommodate proposed substitution.

c. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitutions with those of the Work specified. Include annotated copy of applicable Specification Section. Significant qualities may include attributes, such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, sustainable design characteristics, warranties, and specific features and requirements indicated. Indicate deviations, if any, from the Work specified.

d. Product Data, including drawings and descriptions of products and fabrication and installation procedures.

e. Samples, where applicable or requested.

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f. Certificates and qualification data, where applicable or requested.

g. List of similar installations for completed projects, with project names and addresses as well as names and addresses of architects and owners.

h. Material test reports from a qualified testing agency, indicating and interpreting test results for compliance with requirements indicated.

i. Research reports evidencing compliance with building code in effect for Project, from ICC-

ES.

j. Detailed comparison of Contractor's construction schedule using proposed substitutions with products specified for the Work, including effect on the overall Contract Time. If specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within the Contract Time, include letter from manufacturer, on manufacturer's letterhead, stating date of receipt of purchase order, lack of availability, or delays in delivery.

k. Cost information, including a proposal of change, if any, in the Contract Sum.

l. Contractor's certification that proposed substitution complies with requirements in the

Contract Documents, except as indicated in substitution request, is compatible with related materials and is appropriate for applications indicated.

m. Contractor's waiver of rights to additional payment or time that may subsequently become necessary because of failure of proposed substitution to produce indicated results.

2. Architect's Action: If necessary, Architect will request additional information or documentation for evaluation within seven days of receipt of a request for substitution. Owner’s Representative will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution within 15 days of receipt of request, or seven days of receipt of additional information or documentation, whichever is later.

a. Forms of Acceptance: Formal Contract Modification, Notice to Proceed in written or electronic form from Owners Representative for minor changes in the Work.

b. Use product specified if Owners Representative does not issue a decision on use of a proposed substitution within time allocated.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Compatibility of Substitutions: Investigate and document compatibility of proposed substitution with related products and materials. Engage a qualified testing agency to perform compatibility tests recommended by manufacturers.

1.5 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Revise or adjust affected work as necessary to integrate work of the approved substitutions.

1.6 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Substitutions for Cause: Submit requests for substitution immediately on discovery of need for change, but not later than 15 days prior to time required for preparation and review of related submittals.

1. Conditions: Owners Representative will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Owners

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Representative will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

a. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.

b. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

c. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule.

d. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of authorities having jurisdiction.

e. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.

f. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work.

g. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

h. If requested substitution involves more than one contractor, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all contractors involved.

B. Substitutions for Convenience: Not allowed.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 25 00

SUBSTITUTION REQUEST FORM 01 25 01 - 1

01 25 01 – SUBSTITUTION REQUEST FORM

TO: Bailey Edward Design 35 E. Wacker Drive, Ste. 2800 Chicago IL 60601-2308

INSTALLER: _________________________________ PHONE: _______________

Name of Installer

ADDRESS: _________________________________

1. Specification Section: _____________________ Paragraph: __________________________

1. Reason for Substitution:

2. Proposed Substitute:

A. Name and Model No. ____________________________________________

B. Manufacturer: __________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________

Phone Number and Person to Contact: ______________________________

B. Attach applicable performance and test data.

C. Numbers of applicable reference standards: _______________________

D. Attach a color chart, if applicable.

E. Attach installation instructions.

1. Manufacturer's Reputation: Attach evidence of manufacturer qualifications and reputation for prompt deliv-ery and efficiency in servicing products, as applicable.

2. Comparison: Attach an itemized comparison of the proposed substitution with product specified, including test performance data.

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3. Changes in Work: Attach data relating to changes required in other work to permit use of proposed substi-tution and changes required in construction schedule.

4. Previous Installation: Attach list of not less than 5 similar projects on which proposed substitution was used.

List projects in the Los Angeles area. List name and address of project, date of installation, and name, ad-dress, and phone number of Architect.

5. Cost Data: Attach accurate cost data on proposed substitution in comparison with product specified.

6. In making request for substitution, Contractor represents that:

a. It has examined the Drawings and Specifications and has determined that, to the best of its knowledge, the proposed substitution is appropriate for the use intended in the Drawings and Specifications, and will perform as well as or better than the specified product.

b. It will provide the same warranties for substitution as for product specified.

c. It will coordinate installation of accepted substitution into Work, making such changes as may be required for Work to be complete in all respects.

d. It waives all claims for additional costs related to substitution which consequently become appar-ent.

e. Cost data is complete and includes all related costs under its Contract.

Name of Manufacturer, Signature of Manufacturer's Representative DATE

Name of Installer, Signature of Installer's Representative DATE

Name of Prime Contractor, Signature of Prime Contractor's Representative DATE

Name of Coordinating Contractor, Signature of Coordinating Contractor’s Representative DATE

END OF SUBSTITUTION REQUEST FORM

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SECTION 01 26 00 - CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for handling and processing Contract modifications.

1.2 MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK

A. Architect will issue, when directed by the Owners Representative, supplemental instructions authorizing minor changes in the Work, not involving adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time, on AIA Document.

1.3 PROPOSAL REQUESTS

A. Owner-Initiated Proposal Requests: Architect, when directed by the Owners Representative, 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. Work Change Proposal Requests issued by Architect are not instructions either to stop work in progress or to execute the proposed change.

2. Within 15 after receipt of Proposal Request, submit a quotation estimating cost adjustments to the Contract Sum and the Contract Time necessary to execute 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, furnish 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 duration, start and finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.

B. Contractor-Initiated Proposals: If latent or changed conditions require modifications to the Contract, Contractor may initiate a claim by submitting a request for a change to Owners Representative.

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.

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2. 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, 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 finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.

6. Comply with requirements in Section 012500 "Substitution Procedures" if the proposed change requires substitution of one product or system for product or system specified.

1.4 CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES

A. On Owners Representative approval of a Work Change Proposal Request, the Owners Representative shall issue a formal modification to the Contract. Prior to issuing of the Contract documents, the Owners Representative may issue a Notice to Proceed to the Contractor in written or electronic form.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION CHANGE DIRECTIVE

A. Construction Change Directive: Architect may issue a Construction Change Directive on AIA Document G714. Construction Change Directive instructs Contractor to proceed with a change in the Work, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order.

1. Construction Change Directive contains a complete description of change in the Work. It also designates method to be followed to determine change in the Contract Sum or the Contract Time.

B. Documentation: Maintain detailed records on a time and material basis of work required by the Construction Change Directive.

1. After completion of change, submit an itemized account and supporting data necessary to substantiate cost and time adjustments to the Contract.

1.6 WORK CHANGE DIRECTIVE

A. Work Change Directive: The Owners Representative, may issue a Notice to Proceed with work changes in either written or electronic form. Notice to Proceed instructs Contractor to proceed with a change in the Work, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order.

1. Work Change Directive contains a complete description of change in the Work. It also designates method to be followed to determine change in the Contract Sum or the Contract Time.

B. Documentation: Maintain detailed records on a time and material basis of work required by the Notice to Proceed.

1. After completion of change, submit an itemized account and supporting data necessary to substantiate cost and time adjustments to the Contract.

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END OF SECTION 01 26 00

PAYMENT PROCEDURES 01 29 00 - 1

SECTION 01 29 00 - PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and process Applications for Payment.

1.2 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation of the schedule of values with preparation of Contractor's construction schedule.

1. Coordinate line items in the schedule of values with items required to be indicated as separate activities in Contractor's construction schedule.

2. Submit the schedule of values to Architect at earliest possible date, but no later than seven days before the date scheduled for submittal of initial Applications for Payment.

B. Format and Content: Use Project Manual table of contents as a guide to establish line items for the schedule of values. Provide at least one line item for each Specification Section.

1. Arrange schedule of values consistent with format of AIA Document G703.

2. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of

Applications for Payment and progress reports. Provide multiple line items for principal subcontract amounts in excess of five percent of the Contract Sum.

3. Provide a separate line item in the schedule of values for each part of the Work where Applications for Payment may include materials or equipment purchased or fabricated and stored, but not yet installed.

a. Differentiate between items stored on-site and items stored off-site.

4. Allowances: Provide a separate line item in the schedule of values for each allowance. Show line-item value of unit-cost allowances, as a product of the unit cost, multiplied by measured quantity.

Use information indicated in the Contract Documents to determine quantities.

5. Overhead Costs: Include total cost and proportionate share of general overhead and profit for each line item.

6. Overhead Costs: Show cost of temporary facilities and other major cost items that are not direct cost of actual work-in-place as separate line items.

7. Closeout Costs. Include separate line items under Contractor and principal subcontracts for Project closeout requirements in an amount totaling five percent of the Contract Sum and subcontract amount.

8. Schedule of Values Revisions: Revise the schedule of values when Change Orders or Construction Change Directives result in a change in the Contract Sum. Include at least one separate line item for each Change Order and Construction Change Directive.

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1.3 APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT

A. Each Application for Payment following the initial Application for Payment shall be consistent with previous applications and payments as certified by Architect and approved for processing by the Owners Representative.

B. Payment Application Times: The date for each progress payment is indicated in the Agreement between Owner and Contractor. The period of construction work covered by each Application for Payment is the period indicated in the Agreement.

C. Payment Application Times: Submit Application for Payment to Architect by the seventh of the month. The period covered by each Application for Payment is one month, ending on the last day of the preceding month.

1. Submit draft copy of Application for Payment seven days prior to due date for review by the Owners Representative.

D. Application for Payment Forms: Use AIA Document G702 and AIA Document G703 as form for Applications for Payment.

E. Application Preparation: Complete every entry on form. Notarize and execute by a person authorized to sign legal documents on behalf of Contractor. Owners Representative will return incomplete applications without action.

1. Entries shall match data on the schedule of values and Contractor's construction schedule. Use updated schedules if revisions were made.

2. Include amounts for work completed following previous Application for Payment, whether or not payment has been received. Include only amounts for work completed at time of Application for Payment.

3. Include amounts of Change Orders and Construction Change Directives issued before last day of construction period covered by application.

F. Transmittal: Submit three signed and notarized original copies of each Application for Payment to Owners Representative by a method ensuring receipt. One copy shall include waivers of lien and similar attachments if required.

1. Transmit each copy with a transmittal form listing attachments and recording appropriate information about application.

G. Waivers of Mechanic's Lien: With each Application for Payment, submit waivers of mechanic's lien from entities lawfully entitled to file a mechanic's lien arising out of the Contract and related to the Work covered by the payment.

1. Submit partial waivers on each item for amount requested in previous application, after deduction for retainage, on each item.

2. When an application shows completion of an item, submit conditional final or full waivers.

3. Owner reserves the right to designate which entities involved in the Work must submit waivers.

4. Submit final Application for Payment with or preceded by conditional final waivers from every entity involved with performance of the Work covered by the application who is lawfully entitled to a lien.

5. Waiver Forms: Submit executed waivers of lien on forms acceptable to Owner.

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H. Initial Application for Payment: Administrative actions and submittals that must precede or coincide with submittal of first Application for Payment include the following:

1. List of subcontractors.

2. Schedule of values.

3. Contractor's construction schedule (preliminary if not final).

4. Products list (preliminary if not final).

5. Sustainable design action plans, including preliminary project materials cost data.

6. Schedule of unit prices.

7. Submittal schedule (preliminary if not final).

8. List of Contractor's staff assignments.

9. List of Contractor's principal consultants.

10. Copies of building permits.

11. Copies of authorizations and licenses from authorities having jurisdiction for performance of the

Work.

12. Initial progress report.

13. Report of preconstruction conference.

14. Certificates of insurance and insurance policies.

15. Performance and payment bonds.

16. Data needed to acquire Owner's insurance.

I. Application for Payment at Substantial Completion: After Architect issues the Certificate of Substantial Completion, submit an Application for Payment showing 100 percent completion for portion of the Work claimed as substantially complete.

1. Include documentation supporting claim that the Work is substantially complete and a statement showing an accounting of changes to the Contract Sum.

2. This application shall reflect Certificate(s) of Substantial Completion issued previously for Owner occupancy of designated portions of the Work.

J. Final Payment Application: After completing Project closeout requirements, submit final Application for Payment with releases and supporting documentation not previously submitted and accepted, including, but not limited, to the following:

1. Evidence of completion of Project closeout requirements.

2. Insurance certificates for products and completed operations where required and proof that taxes, fees, and similar obligations were paid.

3. Updated final statement, accounting for final changes to the Contract Sum.

4. AIA Document G706.

5. AIA Document G706A.

6. AIA Document G707.

7. Evidence that claims have been settled.

8. Final meter readings for utilities, a measured record of stored fuel, and similar data as of date of

Substantial Completion or when Owner took possession of and assumed responsibility for corresponding elements of the Work.

9. Final liquidated damages settlement statement.

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SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

1.2 SUMMARY

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

1. General coordination procedures.

2. Coordination drawings.

3. RFIs.

4. Digital project management procedures.

5. Project meetings.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 017300 "Execution" for procedures for coordinating general installation and field-engineering services, including establishment of benchmarks and control points.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. BIM: Building Information Modeling.

B. RFI: Request for Information. Request from Contractor seeking information required by or clarifications of the Contract Documents.

1.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. 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. Include the following information in tabular form:

1. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of entity performing subcontract or supplying products.

2. Number and title of related Specification Section(s) covered by subcontract.

3. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate, covered by subcontract.

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1.5 GENERAL COORDINATION PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate 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 components, before or after its own installation.

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

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

B. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities and scheduled activities of other contractors to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative activities 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. Preinstallation conferences.

7. Project closeout activities.

8. Startup and adjustment of systems.

1.6 COORDINATION DRAWINGS

A. Coordination Drawings, General: Prepare coordination drawings according to requirements in individual Sections, and additionally where installation is not completely indicated on Shop Drawings, where limited space availability necessitates coordination, or if coordination is required to facilitate integration of products and materials fabricated or installed by more than one entity.

1. Content: Project-specific information, drawn accurately to a scale large enough to indicate and resolve conflicts. Do not base coordination drawings on standard printed data. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Indicate functional and spatial relationships of components of architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical systems.

b. Indicate dimensions shown on Drawings. Specifically note dimensions that appear to be in conflict with submitted equipment and minimum clearance requirements. Provide alternative sketches to Architect indicating proposed resolution of such conflicts. Minor dimension changes and difficult installations will not be considered changes to the Contract.

B. Coordination Drawing Organization: Organize coordination drawings as follows:

1. Floor Plans and Reflected Ceiling Plans: Show architectural and structural elements, and mechanical, plumbing, fire-protection, fire-alarm, and electrical Work. Show locations of visible

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ceiling-mounted devices relative to acoustical ceiling grid. Supplement plan drawings with section drawings where required to adequately represent the Work.

2. Plenum Space: Indicate subframing for support of ceiling and wall systems, mechanical and electrical equipment, and related Work. Locate components within plenums to accommodate layout of light fixtures and other components indicated on Drawings. Indicate areas of conflict between light fixtures and other components.

3. Mechanical Rooms: Provide coordination drawings for mechanical rooms showing plans and elevations of mechanical, plumbing, fire-protection, fire-alarm, and electrical equipment.

4. Structural Penetrations: Indicate penetrations and openings required for all disciplines.

5. Slab Edge and Embedded Items: Indicate slab edge locations and sizes and locations of embedded items for metal fabrications, sleeves, anchor bolts, bearing plates, angles, door floor closers, slab depressions for floor finishes, curbs and housekeeping pads, and similar items.

6. Review: Architect will review coordination drawings to confirm that in general the Work is being coordinated, but not for the details of the coordination, which are Contractor's responsibility.

C. Coordination Digital Data Files: Prepare coordination digital data files according to the following requirements:

1. File Preparation Format: Same digital data software program, version, and operating system as original Drawings.

2. File Preparation Format: DWG, Most Current Version operating in Microsoft operating system.

3. File Submittal Format: Submit or post coordination drawing files using PDF format.

1.7 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

A. General: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information, clarification, or interpretation of the Contract Documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI in the form specified.

1. Architect will return without response those RFIs submitted to Architect by other entities controlled by Contractor.

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 information or interpretation and the following:

1. Project name.

2. Project number.

3. Date.

4. Name of Contractor.

5. Name of Architect.

6. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

7. RFI subject.

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

9. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

10. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

11. Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's suggested resolution impacts the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

12. Contractor's signature.

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13. Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop Drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

C. RFI Forms: Contractors Standard Form

D. Architect's Action: Architect will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond. Allow 7 working days for Architect's response for each RFI. RFIs received by Architect after 1:00 p.m. will be considered as received the following working day.

1. The following Contractor-generated RFIs will be returned without action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for approval of Contractor's means and methods.

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

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

f. Requests for interpretation of Architect's actions on submittals.

g. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

2. Architect's action may include a request for additional information, in which case Architect's time for response will date from time of receipt by Architect of additional information.

3. Architect's action on RFIs that may result in a change to the Contract Time or the Contract Sum may be eligible for Contractor to submit Change Proposal according to Section 012600 "Contract Modification…