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AE Services for Building 101 Leak Remediation

National Institute of Standards & Technology

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Specifications

100% Submission

JUNE 2, 2020

Task Order Number: 1333ND19FNB195309

NIST Building Number: Building 101

Prepared for: National Institute of Standards & Technology

100 Bureau Drive Stop 1640

Building 301 Room B129

Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-1640

Prepared by: A. Morton Thomas & Associates, Inc.

800 King Farm Blvd., 4th Floor

Rockville, MD 20850

McMullan & Associates, Inc.

11800 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 430

Reston, Virginia 201910

Seal Engineering, Inc.

3323 Duke Street

Alexandria, VA 22314

06/05/2020 slogan Snapshot

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BUILDING 101 – LEAK REMEDIATION SB1341-14-CQ-0035

NIST, GAITHERSBURG, MD

TABLE OF CONTENTS TOC - 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Number SECTION TITLE

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 SUMMARY

011400 WORK RESTRICTIONS

013100 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

013200 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

013300 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

014000 QUALITY CONTROL

015000 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

015460 SAFTY AND HEATH

015639 TEMPORARY TREE AND PLANT PROTECTION

016000 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

017000 EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

017320 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

017700 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

033000 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITIES

061000 ROUCH CARPENTRY

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

071416 COLD FLUID-APPLIED WATERPROOFING

076200 SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM

079200 JOINT SEALANTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.)

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

311000 SITE CLEARING

312000 EARTH MOVING

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

321313 CONCRETE PAVING

329113 SOIL PREPARATION

329200 TURF AND GRASSES

329300 PLANTS

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

334100 STORM UTILITY DRAINAGE PIPING

334600 SUBDRAINAGE

SUMMARY 011000 - 1

SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

A. Project Name and Location: Building 101 Leak Remediation, NIST, Gaithersburg, Maryland

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

1. Provide leak remediation measures for the basement wall facing east side of the building and north side up to north entrance from the north east corner of the building.

2. Provide site grade improvement to facilitate storm water draining away from the building.

3. Replace the existing site retaining wall that was laterally deflected with new concrete retaining wall while reusing the existing granite face material and marble coping.

C. A/E: The term A/E refers to the project designer. The A/E status relative to the construction will be delineated in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to the pre-construction conference. The project was designed by:

McMullan & Associates, Inc 11800 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 430 Reston, VA 20191

D. Construction Manager: The Construction Manager's status relative to the construction will be delineated in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to the pre-construction conference. The Construction Manager is:

E. The Contracting Officer for the project is:

Michael Wigfall- Contracting Officer E-mail: michael.wigfall@nist.gov Phone: 301-975-8173

F. The NIST Project Manager for the project is:

Wayne Appenzellar– Project Manger E-mail: wayne.appenzellar@nist.gov Phone: 301-975-6647

1.2 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

mailto:michael.wigfall@nist.gov mailto:wayne.appenzellar@nist.gov

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

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

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

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

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

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

C. Existing utility services with related meters and equipment will remain in place unless noted otherwise.

END OF SECTION 011000

WORK RESTRICTIONS 011400 - 1

SECTION 011400 - WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

1.2 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

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

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

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

2. Keep driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and available at all times to the Government, Government employees and visitors. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

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

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

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

6. Public toilet facilities on the floors involved are available to contractor personnel.

Restroom must be designated by the NIST Building Manager

7. Limited Space on the premises will be made available for the Contractor's storage and related activities, provided that its use will not interfere with operations of the Government. Arrange and gain approval for use of this space through the Contracting Officer.

8. No space is available for a contractor’s office in building

9. The loading dock is available for receipt of materials. Loading dock activities must be coordinated with the NIST Building Manager a minimum of 72 hours in advance.

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

11. No dumpster is available on site. Contractor shall remove their trash off site at the end of each work day.

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

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13. Limited parking is available on site for any of the contractor’s vehicles during Government Unoccupied Hours. Coordinate with NIST project manager one week in advance for the permit.

14. No parking will be available on site during Government Occupied Hours for building occupants. The Contractor and Contractor's employees shall make their own arrangements for vehicle parking off site.

1.3 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY

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

1.4 WORKING HOURS

A. Government Occupied Hours: Government personnel are scheduled to occupy the building during the following hours on weekdays, Monday through Friday, except for established Government Holidays: 7 AM to 6 PM.

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

C. Contractor's General Working Hours: The Contractor working hours shall be generally established to occur during Government Unoccupied Hours.

D. Contractor's Required Working Hours: The following work shall be performed during Government Unoccupied Hours:

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

F. Temporary Suspension of Work: The Contractor shall suspend work during the period of <Insert date> and <Insert date>. Contractor shall not be entitled to an adjustment of the Contract price or time of performance as a result of this suspension of work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 011400

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION 013100 - 1

SECTION 013100 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

1. General project coordination.

2. Coordination drawings.

3. Conservation.

4. Administrative and supervisory personnel.

5. Conferences and meetings.

6. Utility service interruptions.

7. Cleaning and protection.

1.2 GENERAL PROJECT COORDINATION

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

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

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

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

3. Accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

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

B. Notification: Where necessary, prepare and distribute memoranda to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. When applicable, include notices, reports and meeting minutes as part of the memoranda.

C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of administrative procedures with other construction activities to avoid conflicts and promote orderly progress of the Work.

Administrative procedures include but are not limited to the following:

1. Preparation of schedules.

2. Installation and removal of temporary facilities.

3. Delivery and processing of submittals.

4. Progress meetings.

5. Project closeout activities.

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1.3 COORDINATION DRAWINGS

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

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

2. Indicate required installation sequences.

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

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

B. CONSERVATION

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

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

D. Energy Conservation Plan: Develop a program to minimize use of energy. Program shall minimally include the following:

1. Designation of a energy conservation officer.

2. Identification of energy conservation measures to reduce energy usage.

3. Establishment of energy usage goals for the project.

4. Means for enforcing energy conservation measures.

E. Implementation of Energy Conservation Plan: Contractor's energy conservation officer shall provide on-site instruction of workers in the methods to conserve energy, and shall manage the process for the duration of the Contract.

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

Program shall minimally include the following:

1. Designation of a waste management coordinator.

2. Identification of recyclable materials.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.4 ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL

A. In addition to the Project superintendent, the Contractor shall provide other administrative and supervisory personnel as required for proper performance of the Work.

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

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

1.5 CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS

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

Conference shall review responsibilities and personnel assignments.

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

a. Contracting Officer.

b. Architect.

c. Major design consultants.

d. Contractor.

e. Major subcontractors.

f. Major suppliers.

g. Other concerned parties.

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

a. Tentative construction schedule.

b. Critical work sequencing.

c. Designation of responsible personnel.

d. Procedures for processing field decisions and Change Orders.

e. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment.

f. Distribution of Contract Documents.

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

h. Preparation of Record Documents.

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i. Use of the premises.

j. Parking availability.

k. Office, work, and storage areas.

l. Equipment deliveries and priorities.

m. Safety procedures.

n. First aid.

o. Security.

p. Housekeeping and progress cleaning.

q. Working hours.

3. Reporting: No later than 3 calendar days after the conference, the Contractor shall distribute minutes of the conference to each party present and to other concerned parties, including the Contracting Officer.

B. Preinstallation Conferences: The Contractor shall conduct a preinstallation conference at the Project Site before each construction activity that requires coordination with other construction.

1. Attendees: In addition to the Contractor's representative, the installer and representatives of manufacturers and fabricators involved in or affected by the installation, and its coordination or integration with other materials and installations that have preceded or will follow, shall attend. Prior to conferences, advise the Contracting Officer of scheduled conference dates.

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

a. Contract Documents.

b. Options.

c. Related Change Orders, including accepted Value Engineering proposals.

d. Purchases.

e. Deliveries.

f. Submittals.

g. Review of mockups.

h. Possible conflicts.

i. Compatibility problems.

j. Time schedules.

k. Weather limitations.

l. Manufacturer's recommendations.

m. Warranty requirements.

n. Compatibility of materials.

o. Acceptability of substrates.

p. Temporary facilities and controls.

q. Space and access limitations.

r. Governing regulations.

s. Safety.

t. Testing and inspecting requirements.

u. Required performance results.

v. Protection.

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3. Reporting: Record significant discussions and agreements and disagreements of each conference. No later than 3 calendar days after each conference, the Contractor shall distribute minutes of the conference to each party present and to other concerned parties, including the Contracting Officer.

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

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

C. Progress Meetings: The Contracting Officer's Representative shall conduct weekly progress meetings at the Project Site. Dates of meetings shall be coordinated with preparation of the payment request.

1. Attendees: In addition to the Contractor's and Contracting Officer's representatives, each subcontractor, supplier, or other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with the Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

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

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

a. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Review progress since the last meeting.

Determine where each activity is in relation to the Contractor's Construction Schedule, whether on time or ahead or behind schedule. Determine how construction behind schedule will be expedited; secure commitments from parties involved to do so. Discuss whether schedule revisions are required to insure that current and subsequent activities will be completed within the Contract Time.

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

1) Interface requirements.

2) Time.

3) Sequences of operations.

4) Status of submittals.

5) Deliveries.

6) Off-site fabrication.

7) Access.

8) Site utilization.

9) Temporary facilities and controls.

10) Hours of work.

11) Hazards and risks.

12) Housekeeping and progress cleaning.

13) Quality and work standards.

14) Change Orders.

15) Documentation of information for payment requests.

16) Updating of Record Documents.

3. Reporting: No later than 3 calendar days after each meeting, the Contractor shall distribute minutes of the meeting to each party present and to other concerned parties, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION 013100 - 6 including the Contracting Officer. Include a brief summary, in narrative form, of progress since the previous meeting and report.

4. Schedule Updating: The Contractor shall revise the Contractor's Construction Schedule after each progress meeting where revisions to the schedule have been made or recognized. The revised schedule shall be issued concurrently with the report of each meeting.

D. Coordination Meetings: The Contractor shall conduct project weekly coordination meetings, to verify detailed coordination procedures for the upcoming construction operations in order to avoid potential problems and misunderstandings.

1. Frequency of Meetings: Weekly.

2. Attendees: In addition to the Contractor's and Contracting Officer's representatives, each subcontractor, supplier or other entity involved in coordination or planning construction activities shall be represented. All participants shall be authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

3. Agenda: Review the plans and requirements of each entity present, including but not limited to the subjects listed for Progress Meetings.

4. Reporting: No later than 3 calendar days after each meeting, the Contractor shall distribute minutes of meeting to each party present and to other concerned parties, including the Contracting Officer.

1.6 UTILITY SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS

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

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

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

3. Plan must be approved in writing by the Building Manager and the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's representative. If not approved, consult with the Building Manager, and revise and resubmit the plan until approved.

B. Coordination of Interruptions: Sufficiently in advance of each scheduled utility interruption, the Contractor shall issue a notice to all affected parties, confirming each provision of the interruption, or canceling and rescheduling. Coordinate with the Building Manager and Contracting Officer's representative, and confirm that the responsible personnel are prepared to execute the shut-down and start-up of affected existing equipment, prior to each interruption.

1.7 SUBMITTALS

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

B. Waste Management: Within 15 calendar days after commencement of construction, submit the waste management plan, followed by monthly implementation reports.

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C. Staff Names: Within 15 calendar days after commencement of construction, submit a list of principal staff assignments, including the superintendent and other primary personnel at the Project site. Identify individuals by name, duties and responsibilities, home address, and business and home telephone numbers.

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

D. Conference and Meeting Minutes: Within times specified for reporting, distribute minutes to concerned parties.

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL COORDINATION PROVISIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. Excessive static or dynamic loading.

2. Excessive internal or external pressures.

3. Excessively high or low temperatures.

4. Thermal shock.

5. Excessively high or low humidity.

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6. Pollution and air contamination.

7. Water or ice.

8. Chemicals and solvents.

9. Light.

10. Radiation.

11. Puncture.

12. Abrasion.

13. Heavy traffic.

14. Soiling, staining, and corrosion.

15. Bacteria.

16. Rodent and inset infestation.

17. Combustion.

18. Electrical current.

19. High-speed operation.

20. Improper lubrication.

21. Unusual wear or other misuse.

22. Contact between incompatible materials.

23. Destructive testing.

24. Misalignment.

25. Excessive weathering.

26. Unprotected storage.

27. Improper shipping or handling.

28. Theft or vandalism.

END OF SECTION 013100

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION 013200 - 1

SECTION 013200 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes certain schedules and reports required for documenting the progress of construction during performance of the Work.

B. Requirements for construction progress scheduling are included in this Section.

C. Coordinate the timing for preparation and processing of schedules and reports with the performance of other construction activities, and maintain a consistent and logical correlation between updated schedules and reports.

1.2 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULING

A. Preliminary Construction Schedule: Prepare a preliminary horizontal bar-chart-type construction schedule for the project. Submit the Preliminary Construction Schedule to the Contracting Officer within 7 calendar days after the date established for commencement of the Contract, unless otherwise required by the Construction Contract Clauses.

1. Provide a separate time bar for each significant construction activity. Coordinate each element on the schedule with other construction activities. Schedule each construction activity in proper sequence.

2. Schedule shall be time-scaled in not more than weekly increments, with the dates of the first day of each week indicated.

3. Completion of the Work shall be indicated in advance of the date established for completion of the Contract.

4. With the submission of the Preliminary Construction Schedule, include a tabulation by date of submittals required during the first 90 calendar days of construction, or show the submittals on the schedule. Include the submittals required to maintain orderly progress of the Work and those required early because of long lead-time for manufacture or fabrication.

B. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Prepare and periodically update a comprehensive, fully developed, horizontal bar-chart-type construction schedule. Base the Contractor's Construction Schedule on the preliminary construction schedule and whatever updating and feedback received since the start of construction.

1. Submit the initial Contractor's Construction Schedule within 60 calendar days after the date established for commencement of the Contact.

2. Within each construction activity's time bar, indicate estimated completion percentages in not more than 10 percent increments and, as work progresses, place marks in the bars to indicate actual completion percentages.

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3. Cost Correlation: If requested by the Contracting Officer, provide a cost correlation line at the head of the schedule to indicate planned and actual cost. As work progresses, show dollar volume of Work performed as of the dates used for applications for payment.

4. Phasing: Arrange schedule to show how sequence of work is affected by requirements for phased completion, work by separate contractors, work by Government, Government-furnished items, coordination with existing work, limitations of continued occupancies, noninterruptible services, partial completion for occupancy, site restrictions, provisions for future work, seasonal variations, environmental control, and similar provisions of the project.

5. Individual Work Stages: Show significant stages for each category or unit of work, including where applicable, but not necessarily limited to, submittals, purchases, mockups, fabrication, sample testing, deliveries, installation, testing, adjusting, curing, start-up and placement into final use and operation.

6. Area Separations: Arrange the schedule to separately show each major category or unit of work for each major area of construction. Indicate where each major category or unit of work must be sequenced or integrated with other work as necessary for structural completion, permanent space enclosure, and completion of mechanical and electrical work or completion of some other recognized stage of completion for overall work in that area. A major area is defined as a story of construction, a separate building or similar separation.

7. Updating: Provide an updated schedule in conjunction with each project meeting specified in Division 1 Section "Project Management and Coordination." In addition, revise the schedule after each event or activity that causes a significant change in the planned progress of the Work. Highlight or otherwise emphasis revisions for ease of identification.

8. Distribution: Print and distribute copies of the initial Contractor's Construction Schedule, and each updated or revised schedule, to the Contracting Officer, as well as to subcontractors and other parties required to comply with upcoming scheduled dates. Post copies in the project meeting room and temporary field office.

1.3 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE

A. Prepare and submit a complete schedule of submittals within 10 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. The submittal schedule shall list all submittals required by the specifications, listed in order by the specification section in which they are required. Coordinate the Submittal Schedule with the Contractor's Construction Schedule and other related documents. The Submittal Schedule shall include the following information:

1. Submittal Number.

2. Submittal Description.

3. Related specification section and paragraph numbers.

4. Category of Submittal (Sample, Shop Drawing, Certified Test Report, etc.)

5. Name of Subcontractor, if applicable.

6. Description of the part of the Work covered by the submittal.

7. Corresponding activity or event number on the Contractor's Construction Schedule, if applicable.

8. Scheduled date for first submittal (planned and actual dates).

9. Schedule dates for resubmittal of disapproved submittals (planned and actual dates).

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10. Type of action by Contracting Officer's Representative (approved; approved as noted; not approved, revise and resubmit).

11. Date of action by Contracting Officer's Representative (planned and actual dates).

B. Schedule a resubmittal for each submittal. Except where specified otherwise in the contract documents, provide not less than 14 calendar days for the review of each submittal and resubmittal.

1. Provide not less than 30 calendar days for review of each fire protection submittal.

C. Distribution: Initially submit 3 copies of the Submittal Schedule to the Contracting Officer for review. After the Contracting Officer's response, print and distribute revised copies to the Contracting Officer and entities designated by the Contracting Officer, and to subcontractors and other parties required to comply with upcoming submittal dates.

1. Post copies in the project meeting room and temporary field office.

2. When the submittal schedule is updated, repeat distribution and posting.

D. Updating: The Submittal Schedule shall be kept up-to-date by the Contractor. A current updated copy of the Submittal Schedule shall be submitted with each Contractor payment request, and at other times as requested by the Contracting Officer, until all submittals are approved. Failure to provide the requested information, or delay in submitting required submittals may result in the payment request being returned to the Contractor until the required schedule or submittals are received.

1.4 SCHEDULE OF INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

A. Prepare and submit a schedule of inspections, tests and similar services required by the Contract Documents within 30 calendar days after the date established for commencement of the Contract.

B. Coordinate the schedule of inspections and tests with the Contractor's Construction Schedule and other related documents. Prepare the schedule in tabular form, including but not limited to the following information:

1. Specification section number.

2. Description.

3. Identification of applicable standards.

4. Identification of methods to be used.

5. Number of inspections, tests or similar services.

6. Time schedule or time span.

7. Responsible entity.

8. Requirements for taking samples.

9. Unique characteristics.

C. Distribution: Submit copies of the schedule of inspection and tests to the Contracting Officer, entities designated by the Contracting Officer, and each party involved in performance of portions of the Work where inspections, tests and similar serviced are required.

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1.5 REPORTS

A. Daily Construction Reports: Prepare a daily construction report recording the following information concerning events at the site. Submit duplicate copies to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative at daily intervals.

1. List of subcontractors at the site.

2. List of separate contractors at the site.

3. Count of personnel at the site.

4. High and low temperatures, general weather conditions.

5. Accidents.

6. Meetings and significant decisions.

7. Unusual events.

8. Stoppages, delays, shortages, and losses.

9. Meter readings and similar recordings.

10. Emergency procedures.

11. Orders and requests of governing authorities.

12. Change Orders received or implemented.

13. Services connected or disconnected.

14. Equipment or system tests and startups.

15. Partial completions or occupancies.

16. Summary of all work performed.

B. Material Location Reports: At not more than weekly intervals, prepare a comprehensive list of materials delivered to and stored at the site. The list shall be cumulative, showing materials previously reported plus items recently delivered. Include a statement of progress on and delivery dates for materials or items or equipment fabricated or stored away from the site.

Submit copies of the list to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative.

C. Field Correction Reports: When the need to take corrective action requires a departure from the Contract Documents, prepare a detailed report. Include a statement describing the problem and recommended changes. Indicate reasons the Contract Documents cannot be followed. Submit a copy to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative for approval.

D. Unusual Event Reports: When an event of an unusual and significant nature occurs at the site, prepare a detailed report. List the chain of events, persons participating, response by the Contractor's personnel, evaluation of the results or effects, and similar pertinent information.

Submit a copy to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative immediately.

Advise the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative in advance when such events are known or predictable.

END OF SECTION 013200

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SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes certain administrative and procedural requirements for shop drawings, coordination drawings, schedules, samples and certain other quality assurance submittals.

B. This section does not include requirements for the following submittals:

1. Inspection and test reports specified in Division 1 Section "Quality Control."

2. Warranties specified in Division 1 Section "Product Requirements."

3. Closeout submittals specified in Division 1 Section "Closeout Procedures."

4. Record documents specified in Division 1 Section "Project Record Documents."

5. Reports, schedules and other submittals specified in Division 1 Section "Construction

Progress Documentation".

C. For clarity purposes, shop drawings, coordination drawings and schedules are further categorized as follows:

1. Shop drawings include drawings and schedules specifically prepared for the project, except for coordination drawings.

2. Coordination drawings are specified in Division 1 Section "Project Management and Coordination."

3. Product data includes manufacturer's standard catalogs, pamphlets and other printed materials, and includes but is not limited to the following:

a. Product specifications.

b. Installation instructions.

c. Color charts.

d. Catalog cuts.

e. Rough-in diagrams and templates.

f. Mill reports.

D. Samples may include samples of such scale to allow delivery for review, as well as field samples or mock-ups of full-size physical examples erected on-site or elsewhere, o establish a true-scale standard by which the corresponding work will be judged or a standard for compliance testing.

E. Other quality assurance submittals include materials specifically prepared for the project, except drawings and schedules, and include but are not limited to the following:

1. Design data and calculations.

2. Certifications of compliance or conformance.

3. Manufacturer's instructions and field reports.

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1.2 GENERAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities and with the Submittal Schedule specified in Division 1 Section "Construction Progress Documentation". Submittals shall be transmitted to the Contracting Officer's designated representative within 30 calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed, unless the approved Submittal Schedule specifically provides for a later submission. Transmit each submittal sufficiently in advance of the scheduled performance of related construction activities to avoid delaying the Work, allowing for the review times specified for submittals in Division 1 Section "Construction Progress Documentation" and elsewhere in the Contract documents.

1. Coordinate each submittal with other submittals and related activities that require sequential scheduling, to allow for testing, purchase, fabrication and product delivery in a timely manner.

2. Schedule transmittal of different categories of submittals for the same element of Work and for different elements of related parts of the Work at the same time.

3. Allow sufficient time for submittal review, corrections following the initial review and resubmittal review before activities scheduled after the submittal approval.

4. Any resubmission required after Government review shall be made within 10 calendar days after return of the submittal, unless specifically authorized otherwise by the Contracting Officer.

5. Submittals which are determined to be incomplete or otherwise substandard will be returned to the Contractor with no further review. Delays due to incomplete or rejected submittals will not be excused.

6. Construction will not be allowed to proceed if submittals are not received in a timely manner. Failure by the Contractor to provide the required submittals in a timely manner will not result in an extension to the Contractor's Construction Schedule.

7. Failure by the Contractor to provide the required submittals in a timely manner may result in progress payment requests being returned to the Contractor until submittals are up-to-date.

B. Submittal Preparation: Identify and prepare drawings and samples as specified in the Construction Contract Clauses. Minimally include the following on a permanent label for other submittals:

1. Project name and number.

2. Date.

3. Name, address and telephone number of firm or entity that prepared the submittal.

4. Name and address of the Contractor.

5. Name of the manufacturer.

6. Number and title of appropriate specification section.

7. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

8. Space to record Contractor's review and approval markings, and for Contracting Officer's or Contraction Officer's Representative's action; approximately 5 by 5 inches.

C. Submittal Transmittal: Package each submittal for transmission and handling. Transmit each submittal from the Contractor to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative by use of a transmittal form. Minimally include the following information on the transmittal form.

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1. Project name and number.

2. Date.

3. Destination (To:).

4. Source (From:).

5. Names of subcontractor, manufacturer and supplier, as applicable.

6. Category of submittal.

7. Description of submittal

8. Number and title of appropriate specification section.

9. Submittal number, including means to separately identify initial submittal and each resubmittal.

10. Certification by Contractor stating that submittal complies with the Contract Documents, or statement of deviations from the requirements of the Contract Documents including minor variations and limitations. Deviations may be listed on an attached sheet referenced on the transmittal form.

11. Signature of transmitter.

1.3 SHOP DRAWINGS AND COORDINATION DRAWINGS

A. Submit originally prepared information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not reproduce Contract Documents or copy standard printed materials as the basis for Shop Drawings and Coordination Drawings.

B. Minimally include the following information on Shop Drawings and Coordination Drawings:

1. Dimensions.

2. Identification of products and materials.

3. Compliance with specified standards.

4. Notation of coordination requirements.

5. Notation of dimensions established by field measurements, if any.

6. Highlighted or encircled deviations from the Contract Documents, if any.

C. Sheet size: Except for templates, patterns and similar full-size drawings, submit Shop Drawings and Coordination Drawings on sheets of at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches but no larger than 30 by 40 inches.

D. Submittals: Unless otherwise indicated, submit one correctable, translucent, reproducible print and two blue-line or black-line prints of each drawing submittal. Reproducible print will be marked with action taken and returned.

E. Distribution: When submittal is approved, Contractor shall prepare final blue-line or black-line print copies from the approved reproducible print, for the following purposes.

1. One print shall be marked and retained as a "Record Document."

2. Unless otherwise requested, two prints shall be provided to the Contracting Officer.

3. Additional prints shall be provided to the entities involved in the effected construction.

1.4 PRODUCT DATA

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A. Collect Product Data into a single submittal for each system or element of construction. Mark each copy to show specific product choices and options applicable to the project. Product Data shall include the following information, where applicable:

1. Manufacturer's printed recommendations.

2. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

3. Compliance with recognized testing standards.

4. Applicability of testing agency labels and seals.

5. Notation of dimensions verified for fit by field measurements.

6. Notation of coordination requirements.

B. Preliminary Submittal: Prior to submittal of complete Product Data, submit a preliminary single copy of that part of Product Data when selection of options is required, such as for color charts.

Preliminary submittal will be returned, with selection noted, for the Contractor's use in subsequent submittals.

C. Submittals: Unless otherwise indicated, submit not less than 4 copies of each Product Data submittal. Two copies will be retained, and the remaining copies will be marked with action taken and returned.

D. Distribution: When submittal is approved, Contractor shall distribute approved copies for the following purposes:

1. One copy shall be marked and retained as a "Record Document."

2. Additional copies shall be provided to the manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, installers, governing authorities and others as required for performance of the applicable construction activities.

1.5 SAMPLES

A. Submit full-size, fully fabricated samples, cured and finished in the manner specified. Samples shall be physically identical to the material or product proposed for use.

B. Mount, display, or package samples to facilitate review of kind, color, pattern, texture and other qualities indicated, as a final check of these characteristics with other elements and for comparison of these characteristics with those of the actual component delivered and installed.

C. Where variation in color, pattern, texture or other characteristic is inherent in the material or product, submit at least 3 multiple units that show approximate limits of the variations.

D. Refer to other specification sections for requirements for samples that illustrate workmanship, fabrication techniques, details of assembly, connections, operations and similar construction characteristics.

E. Refer to other specification sections for samples to be returned to the Contractor for incorporation in the Work. Such samples must be in undamaged condition at time of use.

F. Preliminary Submittal: Where color, pattern, texture or similar characteristics are specified to be selected from a manufacturer's range of standard choices, submit a preliminary single set sample

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of available choices prior to submittal of the complete sample. Preliminary submittal will be returned, with selection noted, for the Contractor's use in subsequent submittals.

G. Submittals: Unless otherwise indicated and except for field samples or mock-ups of full-size physical examples erected on-site or elsewhere, submit not less than 3 sets of each sample submittal. One copy will be marked with action taken and returned. Comply with requirements in the individual specification section for field samples and mockups.

H. Distribution: Except for field samples or mockups, when submittal is approved, Contractor shall distribute approved copies for the following purposes:

1. One copy shall be marked and retained as a "Record Document" at the Project Site, and shall be available for comparison throughout the course of construction activity.

2. Additional copies shall be provided to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, installers, governing authorities and others as required for performance of the applicable construction activities.

1.6 OTHER QUALITY ASSURANCE SUBMITTALS

A. Submit other quality assurance submittals in compliance with requirements in the individual specification sections.

B. Certifications: Submit notarized certifications from the party certifying compliance with specified requirements. Certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of the company certifying compliance.

1.7 REVIEW ACTION ON SUBMITTALS

A. Except for submittals for the record or for information or for another purpose where no action and return is required, the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's authorized representative will review submittals and mark returned copies to indicate action taken.

B. Compliance with specified characteristics is the Contractor's responsibility, and is not part of the Contracting Officer's review and indication of action taken. No matter what review action is taken, final acceptance will depend on full compliance with the Contract Documents.

C. Submittals that do not contain an appropriate marking of approval by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative shall not be used for construction.

D. Action Stamp: Each submittal will be stamped with a uniform action stamp. The stamp shall be marked to indicate one of the following actions taken:

1. Final Unrestricted Release: Where marked "Approved", the work covered by the submittal may proceed, provided it complies with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

2. Final But Restricted Release: Where marked "Approved As Noted", the work covered by the submittal may proceed, provided it complies with the notations or corrections on the submittal and with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

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3. Return for Resubmittal: Where marked "Not Approved, Revise and Resubmit", do not proceed with the work covered by the submittal, including purchasing, fabrication,…