BCCC LSB - Bid Set - Specs.pdf

SET NO. ___________

MECHANICAL REPLACEMENT AT LIFE SCIENCE BUILDING

BALTIMORE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

2901 LIBERTY HEIGHTS AVENUE

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21215

FOR THE

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

DGS PROJECT NO. CC-622-260-003

PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: D

Specifications

Bid Set

June 16th, 2026

BALTIMORE CITY

STATE OF MARYLAND

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

Atif Chaudhry, Secretary Westley Watende Omari Moore, Governor 301 West Preston Street Brooke Elizabeth Lierman, Comptroller Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Dereck E. Davis, Treasurer

MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES ARE ENCOURAGED TO RESPOND TO THIS SOLICITATION

HENRY ADAMS, LLC – Consulting Engineers 600 Baltimore Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21204

Phone – 410-296-6500

HENRY ADAMS, LLC Mechanical Replacement at Life Science Building June 16, 2026 Baltimore City Community College DGS Project Number: CC-622-260-003 2901 Liberty Heights Ave Bid Set Baltimore, MD 21215

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10 - 1

SECTION 00 01 10 – TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

Section 00 01 10 Table of Contents Section 00 01 50 Index of Drawings Section 00 01 60 Procurement and Contracting Requirements Section 00 01 60.1 Prevailing Wage Request Form

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 01 10 00 Summary Section 01 21 00 Allowances Section 01 22 00 Unit Prices Section 01 25 00 Substitution Procedure Section 01 26 00 Contract Modification Procedures Section 01 31 00 Project Management & Coordination Section 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures Section 01 35 16 Alteration Project Procedures Section 01 40 00 Quality Requirements Section 01 42 00 References Section 01 60 00 Product Requirements Section 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 Documents Section 01 78 39 Project Record Documents Section 01 79 00 Demonstration and Training Section 01 91 13 General Commissioning Requirements

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

Section 22 05 00 Common Work Results for Plumbing Section 22 05 23 General Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping Section 22 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Plumbing Piping and Equipment Section 22 05 53 Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment Section 22 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for Plumbing Section 22 07 19 Plumbing Piping Insulation Section 22 11 13 Facility Fuel-Oil Piping Section 22 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping Section 22 11 16 Domestic Water Piping Section 22 11 19 Domestic Water Piping Specialties Section 22 13 16 Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping Section 22 13 19 Sanitary Waste Piping Specialties Section 22 13 23 Facility Aboveground Fuel-Oil Storage Tanks Section 22 14 14 Storm Drainage Piping Section 22 14 23 Storm Drainage Piping Specialties Section 22 34 00 Fuel-Fired Domestic-Water Heaters

DIVISION 23 – HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

DGS Project Number: CC-622-260-003 2901 Liberty Heights Ave Bid Set Baltimore, MD 21215

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10 - 2

Section 23 05 00 Common Work Results for HVAC Section 23 05 23 General-Duty Valves for HVAC Piping Section 23 05 29 Hangers and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment Section 23 05 48 Vibration Controls for HVAC Section 23 05 53 Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment Section 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC Section 23 07 19 HVAC Piping Insulation Section 23 09 23 Direct Digital Control (DDC) System for HVAC Section 23 09 23.11 Control Valves Section 23 09 23.12 Control Dampers Section 23 09 23.13 Energy Meters Section 23 09 23.14 Flow Instruments Section 23 09 23.16 Gas Instruments Section 23 09 23.18 Leak Detection Instruments Section 23 09 23.22 Position Instruments Section 23 09 23.27 Temperature Instruments Section 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping Section 23 21 16 Hydronic Piping Specialties Section 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps Section 23 25 13 Water Treatment for Closed-Loop Hydronic Systems Section 23 29 23 Variable-Frequency Motor Controllers Section 23 51 23 Gas Vents Section 23 52 23 Cast-Iron Boilers Section 23 82 19 Fan Coil Units

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

Section 26 00 50 Common Work Results for Electrical Section 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables Section 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems Section 26 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems Section 26 05 33.13 Conduits for Electrical Systems Section 26 05 33.16 Boxes and Covers for Electrical Systems Section 26 05 44 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Electrical Raceways and Cabling Section 26 05 53 Identification for Electrical Systems Section 26 24 19 Motor-Control Centers Section 26 27 26 Wiring Devices Section 26 28 13 Fuses Section 26 28 16 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers

DGS Project Number: CC-622-260-003 2901 Liberty Heights Ave Bid Set Baltimore, MD 21215

INDEX OF DRAWINGS 00 01 50 - 1

SECTION 00 01 50 – INDEX OF DRAWINGS

GENERAL

G-001 GENERAL COVER SHEET

G-002 DRAWING INDEX AND GENERAL INFORMATION

STRUCTURAL

S-001 GENERAL NOTES AND LOADING INFORMATION

S-101 ROOF - STRUCTURAL – NEW WORK

PLUMBING

P-001 PLUMBING COVER SHEET

PD-105 ROOF - PLUMBING - DEMOLITION

PD-301 PLUMBING PART PLANS - DEMOLITION

P-105 ROOF - PLUMBING - NEW WORK

P-301 PLUMBING PART PLANS - NEW WORK

P-501 PLUMBING DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

P-601 PLUMBING RISER DIAGRAMS

MECHANICAL

M-001 MECHANICAL COVER SHEET

MD-105 ROOF - DUCTWORK - DEMOLITION

MD-205 ROOF - MECHANICAL PIPING - DEMOLITION

MD-301 MECHANICAL PART PLANS - DEMOLITION

MD-302 MECHANICAL PART PLANS – DEMOLITION

MD-303 MECHANICAL PART PLANS – DEMOLITION

M-105 ROOF - DUCTWORK - NEW WORK

M-106 ROOF - DUCTWORK - NEW WORK

M-205 ROOF - MECHANICAL PIPING - NEW WORK

M-301 MECHANICAL PART PLANS

M-302 MECHANICAL PART PLANS

M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-701 AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

M-702 AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

M-703 AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

M-801 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL COVER SHEET

E-002 ELECTRICAL COVER SHEET

ED-105 ROOF - ELECTRICAL - DEMOLITION

ED-301 ELECTRICAL PART PLANS - DEMOLITION

E-105 ROOF - ELECTRICAL - NEW WORK

E-301 ELECTRICAL PART PLANS - NEW WORK

E-601 ELECTRICAL RISERS

DGS Project Number: CC-622-260-003 2901 Liberty Heights Ave Bid Set Baltimore, MD 21215

INDEX OF DRAWINGS 00 01 50 - 2

E-801 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

E-802 PANELBOARD SCHEDULES

E-803 MOTOR CONTROL CENTER SCHEDULES

E-804 MOTOR CONTROL CENTER SCHEDULES

E-805 MOTOR CONTROL CENTER SCHEDULES

END OF SECTION 00 01 50

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PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS 00 01 60 - 1

SECTION 01 01 60 - PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

• Instructions to Bidders for Construction Projects (October 1, 2025) (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

• General Conditions for Construction Contracts (July 1, 2022) (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

• Bid/Proposal Affidavit (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

• Payment of Employee Health Care Expenses Certification (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage

• attachment)

• Contractors Questionnaire (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

• Bid Bond, if applicable (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

• Minority Business Enterprise Forms Attachment D (February 5, 2021), if applicable (eMaryland

Marketplace Advantage attachment)

• Veteran-owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) Forms Attachment E (September 1, 2022), if applicable (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

• List of Prevailing Wage Rates, for projects estimated over $250,000 (eMaryland Marketplace

Advantage attachment)

• Corporate Diversity Addendum, if applicable (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

• Addenda, if any (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

• Exhibit 2 – Sample Contract (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

• Attachment P – Prime Contractor List of ALL Subcontractors Anticipated/Used During Contract

(eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

• Attachment AC - Certification of American-Manufactured Goods (eMaryland Marketplace

Advantage attachment)

• Pre-Bid Conference/Site Visit – Refer to: State Finance and Procurement Article §14-302(a)(7)(v) and COMAR 21.11.03.09.C.(2)(e).

END OF SECTION 00 01 60

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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. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Contractor's use of site and premises.

4. Coordination with occupants.

5. Work restrictions.

6. Specification and Drawing conventions.

1.2 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: Mechanical Replacement at Life Science Building.

1. Project Location:

Baltimore City Community College 2901 Liberty Heights Ave Baltimore, MD 21215

B. Government (Owner): Maryland Department of General Services

Robert Hamilton, Sr Maryland Department of General Services 301 W. Preston Street Baltimore, MD 21201

C. Engineer: Henry Adams, LLC.

600 Baltimore Avenue Baltimore, MD 21204

1. Engineer's Representative: Craig Lebro, PE

1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

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

1. Replace the boilers in the penthouse mechanical room.

2. Replace the primary heating water pumps in the penthouse mechanical room.

3. Replace the primary chilled water pumps in the penthouse mechanical room.

4. Replace the two domestic water heaters in the penthouse mechanical room.

5. Replace the fuel oil day tank in the penthouse mechanical room.

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6. Replace control panels and other control appurtenances within the penthouse mechanical room.

B. Type of Contract:

1. This is covered by Division 00 per requirements of the Maryland Department of General Services.

1.4 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

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

1. Driveways, Walkways and Entrances: Keep driveways parking garage, loading areas, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or for storage of materials.

a. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances by construction operations.

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

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.

1.5 COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS

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

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

2. Notify COR not less than 72 hours in advance of activities that will affect Government's operations.

1.6 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Comply with restrictions on construction operations.

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B. On-Site Work Hours: Limit work to between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise indicated. Work hours may be modified to meet Project requirements if approved by COR and authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Weekend Hours: Not permitted.

2. Hours for Utility Shutdowns: 72-hour notice.

3. Hours for Core Drilling: 24-hour notice.

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

1. Notify COR not less than 14 days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Obtain COR's written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions.

D. Noise, Vibration, Dust, and Odors: Coordinate operations that may result in high levels of noise and vibration, dust, odors, or other disruption to Government occupancy with COR.

1. Notify COR not less than 14 days in advance of proposed disruptive operations.

2. Obtain COR's written permission before proceeding with disruptive operations.

E. Smoking and Controlled Substance Restrictions: Use of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, and other controlled substances within the existing building and on Government’s property is not permitted.

F. Employee Identification: Provide identification tags for issued by the Facility Security for Contractor personnel working on the Project site. Require personnel to use identification tags at all times.

G. Employee Screening: Comply with Government's requirements for drug, COVID and background screening of Contractor personnel working on Project site.

1. Maintain list of approved screened personnel with COR.

1.7 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. Text Color: Text used in the Specifications, including units of measure, manufacturer and product names, and other text may appear in multiple colors or underlined as part of a hyperlink; no emphasis is implied by text with these characteristics.

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

B. Division 00 Contracting Requirements: General provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions, apply to all Sections of the Specifications.

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

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SECTION 012100 - ALLOWANCES

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 governing allowances.

B. Types of allowances include the following:

1. Lump-sum allowances.

C. Related Requirements:

1. Section 012200 "Unit Prices" for procedures for using unit prices, including adjustment of quantity allowances when applicable.

2. Section 012600 "Contract Modification Procedures" for procedures for submitting and handling Change Orders.

3. Section 014000 "Quality Requirements" for procedures governing the use of allowances for field testing by an independent testing agency.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Allowance: A quantity of work or dollar amount included in the Contract, established in lieu of additional requirements, used to defer selection of actual materials and equipment to a later date when direction will be provided to Contractor. If necessary, additional requirements will be issued by Change Order.

1.4 SELECTION AND PURCHASE

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

B. At COR'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.

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1.5 ACTION SUBMITTALS

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

1.6 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. Submit time sheets and other documentation to show labor time and cost for installation of allowance items that include installation as part of the allowance.

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

1.7 LUMP-SUM ALLOWANCES

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

B. Unless otherwise indicated, 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 COR under allowance shall be included as part of the Contract Sum and not part of the allowance.

C. Unused Materials: Return unused materials purchased under an allowance to manufacturer or supplier for credit to Owner, after installation has been completed and accepted.

1. If requested by COR, retain and prepare unused material for storage by COR. Deliver unused material to Government's storage space as directed.

1.8 ADJUSTMENT OF ALLOWANCES

A. Allowance Adjustment: 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, required maintenance materials, 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. COR reserves the right to establish the quantity of work-in-place by independent quantity survey, measure, or count.

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B. Submit claims for increased costs due to a change in the 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.

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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.

3.3 SCHEDULE OF ALLOWANCES

A. Allowance No. 1: Lump-Sum Allowance: Include allowance for replacing any pipe fittings as required by the results of the pipe pressure testing in the following systems located within the penthouse:

1. Domestic cold water piping.

2. Domestic hot water piping.

3. Domestic hot water recirculation piping.

4. Chilled water piping.

5. Heating water piping.

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SECTION 01 22 00 - UNIT PRICES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 26 00 "Contract Modification Procedures" for procedures for submitting and handling Change Orders.

2. Section 01 40 00 "Quality Requirements" for field testing by an independent testing agency.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Unit price is 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.

1.3 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.

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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. Procedures" for requirements for substitution requests prior to award of Contract.

2. Section 01 60 00 "Product Requirements" for requirements for submitting comparable product submittals for products by listed manufacturers.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

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

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 Government that are not required to meet other Project requirements but may offer advantage to Contractor or Government.

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Substitution Requests: Submit documentation identifying product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification Section number and title and Drawing numbers and titles.

1. Substitution Request Form: Use form provided in Project Manual.

2. 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 Government 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.

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

e. Samples, where applicable or requested.

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.

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.

3. Contracting Officer’s Representative’s (COR) Action: If necessary, COR will request additional information or documentation for evaluation within seven days of receipt of a request for substitution. COR 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: Change Order or Construction Change Directive for minor changes in the Work.

b. Use product specified if COR 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.

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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: COR will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, COR 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: COR will consider requests for substitution if received within 60 days after the Notice to Proceed. Requests received after that time may be considered or rejected at discretion of COR.

1. Conditions: COR will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, COR will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

a. Requested substitution offers COR a substantial advantage in cost, time, energy conservation, or other considerations, after deducting additional responsibilities Government must assume. Government's additional responsibilities may include compensation to Design Team for redesign and evaluation services, increased cost of other construction by Government, and similar considerations.

b. Requested substitution does not require extensive revisions to the Contract Documents.

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

d. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

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

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

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

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

i. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

j. 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.

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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.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 25 00 "Substitution Procedures" for administrative procedures for handling requests for substitutions made after the Contract award.

2. Section 01 31 00 "Project Management and Coordination" for requirements for forms for contract modifications provided as part of web-based Project management software.

1.2 MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK

A. Engineer will issue supplemental instructions authorizing minor changes in the Work, not involving adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time, on AIA Document G710.

1.3 PROPOSAL REQUESTS

A. Government-Initiated Proposal Requests: Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) 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 COR are not instructions either to stop work in progress or to execute the proposed change.

2. Within 20 days, when not otherwise specified, 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.

e. Quotation Form: Use forms acceptable to COR.

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 COR.

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

2. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with 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 01 25 00 "Substitution Procedures" if the proposed change requires substitution of one product or system for product or system specified.

7. Proposal Request Form: Use form acceptable to COR.

1.4 ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDERS

A. Unit-Price Adjustment: See Section 01 22 00 "Unit Prices" for administrative procedures for preparation of Change Order Proposal for adjusting the Contract Sum to reflect measured scope of unit-price work.

1.5 CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES

A. On COR's approval of a Work Change Proposal Request, COR will issue a Change Order for signatures of COR and Contractor on AIA Document G701.

1.6 CONSTRUCTION CHANGE DIRECTIVE

A. Construction Change Directive: COR 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.

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SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

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. Project meetings.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 73 00 "Execution" for procedures for coordinating general installation and field-engineering services, including establishment of benchmarks and control points.

2. Section 01 77 00 "Closeout Procedures" for coordinating closeout of the Contract.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. RFI: Request for Information. Request from Government, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), or Contractor seeking information required by or clarifications of the Contract Documents.

1.3 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.

B. Key Personnel Names: Within 15 days of starting construction operations, submit a list of key personnel assignments, including superintendent and other personnel in attendance at Project site.

Identify individuals and their duties and responsibilities; list addresses, cellular telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. Provide names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals assigned as alternates in the absence of individuals assigned to Project.

1. Post copies of list in Project meeting room, in temporary field office, and in prominent location in each built facility. Keep list current at all times.

1.4 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

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

1. Prepare similar memoranda for COR and separate contractors if coordination of their Work is required.

C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities 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.

1.5 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. COR will return without response those RFIs submitted to COR by other entities controlled by Contractor.

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner 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. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

6. RFI subject.

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

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8. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

9. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

10. Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's suggested resolution impacts the Contract

Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

11. Contractor's signature.

12. Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop

Drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

a. Include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

C. RFI Forms: AIA Document G716.

1. Attachments shall be electronic files in PDF format.

D. COR's Action: COR will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond. Allow seven working days for COR's response for each RFI. RFIs received by COR 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 COR's actions on submittals.

g. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

2. COR's action may include a request for additional information, in which…