PROJECT MANUAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF:

PROJECT:

BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2015 BOND PROGRAM

BIRMINGHAM COVINGTON SCHOOL

DISTRICT HEAD END ROOM UPGRADES

OWNER:

BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

31301 Evergreen Road Beverly Hills, MI 48025

TMP PROJECT NO.: 15105F

DATE: December 15, 2017

ISSUED FOR BIDS

ARCHITECT

TMP ARCHITECTURE, INC.

1191 West Square Lake Road Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302-0374

PH (248) 338-4561

FX (248) 338-0223

Email info@tmp-architecture.com

MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

BERBIGLIA ASSOCIATES, INC.

36400 W. 12 Mile Road Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331

PH (248) 489-3100

FX (248) 489-3161

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TITLE PAGE

LIST OF DRAWINGS

BID REQUIREMENTS – TO BE PROVIDED BY CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO BIDDERS

Availability of Electronic Files

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Sections

013300 Electronic Submittal Procedures 014000 Quality Requirements 014200 References 014213 Abbreviations 014216 Standards and Definitions 016000 Product Requirements 017300 Execution Requirements 017329 Cutting and Patching 017836 Warranties 017839 Electronic Project Record Documents 024119 Selective Demolition

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

Sections

024119 Selective Demolition

DIVISIONS 03 thru 14 – NOT USED

DIVISION 20 – COMMON MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sections

200500 Common Work Results

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DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

Sections

212200 Clean-Agent Fire-Extinguishing Systems

DIVISIONS 22 and 23 – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

Sections

260500 Common Work Results for Electrical 260519 Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 260526 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 260529 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems 260533 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 260553 Identification for Electrical Systems 262416 Distribution Equipment 263353 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply Unit 269400 Electrical Acceptance Testing

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

Sections

283111 Fire Alarm System

DIVISIONS 31 thru 33 – NOT USED

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SECTION 000300

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

1.1 LIST OF DRAWINGS

A. Drawings: Drawings consist of the Contract Drawings and other drawings listed on the TITLE SHEET (TS.1) page of the separately bound drawing set titled Birmingham Covington School DHE Upgrades, dated December 15, 2017, and any subsequent Addenda and Contract modifications which may occur.

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AVAILABILITY OF

ELECTRONIC

FILES

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AVAILABILITY OF ELECTRONIC FILES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 POLICY

A. As a service to contractors, subcontractor, vendors, material suppliers and others needing electronic copies of drawing files, the Architect will provide CAD files electronically in accordance with the following policy:

1. By acceptance it is understood and agreed that the data and medium being supplied is to be used only for the project referenced.

2. It is further understood and agreed that the undersigned will hold TMP Architecture harmless and indemnify TMP Architecture from all claims, liabilities, losses, etc., including attorney's fees arising out of the use or misuse of the transferred items.

3. It is understood and agreed that the items transmitted are prepared from CAD files current at the time of preparation. All files are AutoCAD version 2009 dwg files.

4. This information does not waive the need to verify and review current field conditions and the status of Addenda and/or Bulletin documentation.

5. As a record of information to be transmitted, TMP Architecture will prepare a duplicate electronic back-up for its record.

6. Compensation for providing this material will be as follows:

a. Base Fee of $250 for 1 to 3 drawings.

b. Base Fee of $500 for 4 to 10 drawings.

c. For each additional drawing after 10 the fee is $40.00 per drawing (i.e., 11 drawings = $540).

7. Payment must be provided along with a signed copy of the Release Letter before files will be released.

1.2 REQUEST PROCEDURE

A. To receive files the attached Release Letter must be completed in full and submitted to the Construction Manager to be forwarded to the Project Manager at TMP Architecture.

1. A signed copy of the Release Letter must be submitted; faxed or emailed copies will be accepted.

2. Upon remittance of the signed Release Letter and Fee, allow five working days for processing.

3. Transmission of documents will be provided electronically after the receipt of payment.

AVAILABILITY OF

FILES

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Date: __________

Firm Requesting Files:

Name: ____________________________________ Company: _________________________________ Address: __________________________________ City, State, Zip: _____________________________

Re: Letter of Authorization for CAD File Transfers Project Name: __________________________________________________________________ TMP Project No. : _____________________ Bid Pack No. : _______

Dear Sir:

Per your request, TMP Architecture will transmit the requested CAD files in the form of CD-ROM upon receipt of an original signed copy of this letter with conditions of agreement as stated.

1. By acceptance it is understood and agreed that the data and medium being supplied is to be used only for the project referenced.

2. It is further understood and agreed that the undersigned will hold TMP Architecture harmless and indemnify TMP Architecture from all claims, liabilities, losses, etc., including attorney's fees arising out of the use or misuse of the transferred items.

3. It is understood and agreed that the items transmitted are prepared from CAD files current at the time of preparation. All files are AutoCAD 2009.

4. This information does not waive the need to verify and review current field conditions and the status of Addenda and/or Bulletin documentation.

5. As a record of information to be transmitted, we will prepare a duplicate back-up for our files, which may be electronic or hard-copy.

6. Compensation for providing this material will be as follows: Base Fee of $250 for 1 to 3 drawings and a Base Fee of $500 for 4 to 10 drawings; for each additional drawing after 10 the fee is $40.00 per drawing (i.e., 11 drawings = $540). Payment must be provided along with a signed copy of this form before files will be released. Please remit to TMP Architecture and allow five working days for processing.

Fee: $________ Drawings: ___________________________________________________________

Signed: _________________________ Printed Name/Title: ___________________________________

Firm Requesting: ______________________________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________ Fax: ____________________ To Be Completed By TMP Architecture, Inc.

Released (signed by): TMP Architecture, Inc.

Printed Name/Title: Date:

SECTION 013300

SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES

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ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Specified Herein: General Requirements for preparation, submittal, and distribution of Shop Drawings, Samples, Product Data, and similar information required to be furnished by the Contractors by electronic means.

B. Related Work: The following items of work are specified under other Sections of these Specifications:

1. Division 01 Section "Project Record Documents" for project record documents.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Samples: See General Conditions.

1. Preliminary Samples: Handmade or simulated examples or proposed materials submitted to demonstrate anticipated finished appearance.

2. Product Samples: Representative examples of materials proposed for use.

3. Range Samples: Samples showing extremes of variations in appearance, texture or color and the limits within which the Contractor agrees to hold the materials used in the work.

4. Sample Installation: Trial run or initial example provided for review and acceptance by the Architect before continuing with the work.

5. Test Samples: Samples provided for purposed of physical or chemical test analysis. If samples are submitted directly to the Testing Laboratory, submit copy of letter of transmittal.

B. File Transfer Protocol (FTP): Communications protocol that enables transfer of files to and from another computer over a network and that serves as the basis for standard Internet protocols. An FTP site is a portion of a network located outside of network firewalls within which internal and external users are able to access files.

C. Portable Document Format (PDF): Adobe Acrobat (www.adobe.com), Bluebeam PDF Revue (www.bluebeam.com) or other similar PDF review software for applying electronic stamps and comments for representing documents in a device-independent and display resolution-independent fixed-layout document format.

D. Shop Drawings: See General Conditions

1. Electronic File: Drawings and other data submitted electronically in PDF format only.

2. Preliminary Shop Drawings: Drawings and other data submitted electronically prior to acceptance of systems and only required to show information necessary for evaluation and coordination with other work.

3. Project Shop Drawings: Drawings and other data illustrating materials and assemblies proposed for the Project.

4. Coordination Drawings: Original electronic drawings prepared by the Trades to investigate conflicts and coordinate locations of each with the work of the other.

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E. Identification: All shop drawings, samples and product data shall be identified by the project title, the Architect's name and the Architect's project number or numbers.

1.3 SUBMITTALS IN ELECTRONIC FORM:

A. Contractors shall submit shop drawings and product data in electronic form. Submittals are to be made to the Construction Manager in the following form.

1. Shop drawings: Combined together into one pdf file for each assembly or product.

2. Product data: Provide product data in individual pdf file.

B. File naming shall be in the following format. (Specification Section Number-consecutive number of submittal for that section) Description of file being submitted.

1. Example: (079200-01) Joint Sealants.pdf

C. Contractor shall fill out Submittal Transmittal found at the end of this Section and include at the beginning of the file. PDF version of Submittal Transmittal form is available upon request from the Architect.

D. Physical Samples must be submitted through the Construction Manager and must be accompanied by an electronic (PDF) copy of the completed TMP Shop Drawing and Transmittal Form.

E. Construction Manager shall provide a reasonable means of transmitting files. Either through a data management provider (i.e. Submittal Exchange) or an established data management system specifically for the Project by Construction Manager or an approved method agreed to by the Architect and Owner.

1.4 SCHEDULES

A. Prepare Sample and Shop Drawing Submittal Schedule as required.

B. Recognize and allow for lead-time required for manufacture, fabrication, delivery to the site, and for review.

C. Arrange schedule in orderly sequence in compliance with Project Schedule.

D. Request for approval of materials, systems, substitutions, or for deviations from the Contract Documents shall be submitted according to Section 016000 – “Product Requirements” and shall be Preliminary submittal with allowances for time for review prior to submittal of Product Samples or Project Shop Drawings.

1.5 SAMPLES - GENERAL

A. Samples in general, are required for all materials that form an exposed part of the finished Project. Samples of concealed components are not required unless specifically called for.

B. Typical Samples shall be taken from production run material and shall be representative examples of proposed quality and finish.

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C. Preliminary Samples shall, as far as possible, anticipate the quality and finish of production run material.

D. Samples will be retained at the job site for comparison purposes. Samples of manufactured items will be returned to the Contractor for installation in the Work after approval of materials.

Use in locations where directed.

E. All materials in the completed installation shall be equal in every respect to the approved product samples and within the limits defined by the approved range samples.

1.6 SAMPLES SUBMITTALS

A. Size and quantity, unless otherwise specified: Four (4) each; 8 inches by 12 inches, or 12 inches long, as applicable; not over one inch thick for masonry or cementitious materials.

B. Preliminary or Range Samples shall be resubmitted as directed until an acceptable Sample or Range is established, at which time Project Samples shall be submitted.

C. Furnish Samples to other trades where required to match color or finish.

D. Required Samples are scheduled or are listed in the Trade Sections. Optional Samples will be accepted and reviewed by the Architect.

E. Review will be for shape and appearance only. Physical and chemical properties shall be established by adequate documentation that shall accompany samples.

F. In all cases where preliminary approval samples have been submitted, final production run, or in-place installation samples will be required for verification.

G. Notify Architect in advance and obtain directions for place and time to ship large, heavy or bulky samples. Ship such samples "Prepaid." If return is requested, they will be returned "Collect."

1.7 SHOP DRAWINGS AND PRODUCT DATA - GENERAL

A. Shop Drawings shall be prepared by a qualified detailer and shall be complete including erection diagrams and shall show the fabrication and construction of all items required for complete assembly.

B. Provide pertinent information relating to installation and connection to work of other trades, and coordinate with work of other trades as required for proper placing, anchorage and support of the work. Indicate in detail, the precise location and spacing of all embedded anchor bolts, sleeves and other features required to be placed in the concrete, structural steel or masonry or otherwise required to be built into the structure.

C. Identify details by reference to the Contract Drawings, other Shop Drawings or other information as required to properly identify and locate the portion of the Work covered.

D. Indicate on the Drawings and explain by covering letter all proposed deviations from the requirements of the Contract Documents.

E. Manufacturer's Standard Documents:

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1. Drawings and similar documents submitted as PDF electronic document from original documents: Modify drawings to delete information which is not applicable to the Project. Provide additional information where required and submit electronically.

a. Brochures and other pre-printed data, clearly mark PDF information as follows:

Identify pertinent material, product, and model.

b. Number or otherwise reference each item to applicable Contract Document or other Shop Drawing.

c. Show dimensions and clearances required.

d. Provide all other information required for Shop Drawings including, where applicable, wiring diagrams and controls.

e. Delete all options, or variations from the Contract Documents, except where such items are specifically noted as proposed deviations.

F. Where proper installation of the work requires that other work be set to special detail, held to tolerance, or dimension be established, so indicate on the Shop Drawings.

G. Where items must fit spaces previously constructed, take measurements at the site, not from drawings.

H. Where applicable, indicate mechanical and electrical characteristics of, or required to be provided for, the material shown on the Shop Drawings.

I. Each shop drawing or coordination drawing shall have a blank area (5 x 8 inches), located adjacent to the title block. The title block shall display the following:

1. Number and title of drawing

2. Date of drawing or revision

3. Name or project building or facility

4. Name of Contractor and (if appropriate) name of Subcontractor submitting drawings.

5. Clear identity of contents and location of the work.

6. Project title and contract number.

7. Initials or party preparing drawings.

8. Signature of party responsible and, where applicable, professional engineers seal.

1.8 SHOP DRAWING SUBMITTALS

A. Submit all Shop Drawings, required to be reviewed, to the Construction Manager, in electronic file PDF except where otherwise specified. The Construction Manager shall review the Shop Drawings prior to submitting for review by the Architect and the Engineer(s). The Architect will review and will note his comments or corrections and return electronic file. Product Data, Brochures and other pre-printed material shall be submitted electronically.

B. The Architect will return the electronic file to the Construction Manager for resubmission or final distribution, as indicated. The Contractor shall then distribute as needed whether electronically or hard copy.

C. Submittals returned with the notation "Not Approved" - "Resubmit" or "Revise and Send Record Copy" shall be promptly revised and resubmitted.

D. Contractor to furnish drawings to other contractors, electronically or hard copy, as required to prepare openings, supports, for verification of matching details, and obtain approval before submittal.

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E. Required Shop Drawings are scheduled and are listed in the Technical Sections.

F. Schedule and lists of required Shop Drawings are provided for convenience of reference only and do not necessarily include all Shop Drawings necessary for completion of the Work.

Procedures for additional for optional Shop Drawings will be the same as for required Shop Drawings.

1.9 SHOP DRAWINGS - TYPES

A. Preliminary Shop Drawings:

1. Preliminary Shop Drawings shall be provided for portions of the Work where interpretations or variations from the Contract Documents are proposed, or otherwise required.

B. Project Shop Drawings:

1. Project Shop Drawings shall show all changes to building details to coordinate with required modifications and indicate approval by other trades for required modifications to their work.

2. Where Shop Drawings are based on the use of a particular material, such material shall be submitted for review independently of the Shop Drawing.

3. When Shop Drawings are submitted in the form of brochures indicate all current variations from the information in effect at time documents were issued for bids.

C. Coordination Drawings:

1. Coordination Drawings unless otherwise agreed shall consist of notations in colored upon a PDF version of the Shop Drawings for the First Trade in the area of potential conflict.

2. Coordination Drawings shall be prepared for all conditions where the exercise of the installing Trade's option concerning selection or location of materials or equipment could conflict with other work.

3. First contractor: That contractor so designated by the Construction Manager. The other contractors shall review in order and sequence as directed by the Construction Manager.

4. Preparation:

a. First contractor will prepare complete Shop Drawings at adequate scale and provide white prints at earliest practicable date.

b. Subsequent contractors shall mark routing and layout on the print each in a different colored pencil than previously used.

c. When drawing is completed, all parties shall meet to examine the completed layout and determine areas of conflict.

d. The contractors shall negotiate re-routing and cooperation to resolve conflict. If they cannot agree, the Construction Manager will determine an equitable solution.

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e. Determinations shall be indicated in a Shop Drawing Submittal for review.

Deviations from agreed layout shall be remedied at the expense of the Trade that did not follow agreed layout.

5. Conflicts that cannot be resolved by simple re-routing or relocation may involve a change in the work but no extra cost will be allowed for tearing out or re-building work which could have been avoided but use of Coordination Drawings.

6. Each Contractor shall be fully and individually responsible for coordination. In the event of conflict, the Trade Contractor responsible for the mislocation or ill-timed work, determined by the Architect and Construction Manager, will be required to assume all costs for relocation and adjustment unless he has called attention to the conflict at the time he reviewed the coordination documents.

1.10 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES

A. The Contractor shall obtain, review, stamp with his approval and submit for review all Shop Drawings and Samples required by the Contract Documents. The Construction Manager shall be required to utilize the "Shop Drawing Transmittal Form attached to this section. Only one

(1) specification section trade shall be submitted per each transmittal form.

B. By approving and submitting Shop Drawings and Samples, the Contractor thereby represents that he has determined and verified all field measurements and field construction criteria at the site, and all materials, catalog numbers and similar data, or will do so, and that he has checked and coordinated each Shop Drawing and Sample with the requirements of the work and of the Work and of the Contract Documents.

C. The Contractor shall not be relieved of responsibility for any deviation from the requirements of the Contract Documents by the Owner's, Construction Manager or the Architect's acceptance or Shop Drawings, Product Data or Samples, unless the Contractor has informed the Owner, Construction Manager and the Architect, in writing, of such deviation at the time of submission and the Architect has given written acceptance to the specific deviation. The Contractor shall not be relieved from responsibility for errors or omissions in the Shop Drawings, Product Data or Samples by the acceptance thereof.

D. The Contractor shall direct specific attention, in writing or on resubmitted Shop Drawings, Product Data or Samples to revisions other than those requested on previous submittals.

E. No portion of the Work requiring submission of Shop Drawings, Product Data or Sample shall be commenced until the submittal has been accepted as provided herein. All such portions of the Work shall be in accordance with accepted submittals.

1.11 ARCHITECT'S REVIEW

A. The Architect will complete review of Shop Drawings within fifteen (15) working days, and of Samples within twenty-one (21) working days of receipt thereof except that:

1. Shorter time limits will be negotiated on a basis of need for each specific case for "fast track" or critical path items.

2. With respect to those areas with special architectural finishes and coordination of various material sources the parties shall agree upon a mutually satisfactory time schedule.

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3. Review time will be considered as starting when Drawings and Samples are substantially correct and so submitted.

4. Incomplete or incorrect submittals will be returned without review, for proper submission.

B. Shop Drawings, Samples and Product Data will be reviewed only for conformance with the design concept, compliance with the information given in the Contract Documents, arrangement and appearance. Deviations from the Contract Documents will be noted with comments and required corrections or changes will be noted on the returned submittal.

C. Shop Drawings will be returned electronically.

D. Architect will retain electronic file of Product Data and an electronic file of A-E "mark-ups" or corrections of mark-ups. The Architect will not accept physical copies (hard copies) of shop drawings or product data submittals. Physical submittals will be accepted for Samples only.

Physical Samples must be submitted through the Construction Manager and must be accompanied by an electronic (PDF) copy of the completed TMP Shop Drawing and Sample Transmittal Form.

E. One sample from each set will be returned to the Contractor, one filed at the office of the Architect, one at the office of the Construction Manager and one at the jobsite. If the Contractor intends that samples such as hardware or fixtures be installed on the project or returned at completion of the Project, he shall indicate at time of submittal, otherwise the Owner and the Architect assume no responsibility for protection or return of such samples.

1.12 EQUIPMENT ROOM LAYOUT DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall prepare and submit equipment room layout drawings as required by the technical specifications and additionally for areas where equipment proposed for use could present interface or space difficulties. Such drawings shall be prepared in the same manner as coordination drawings.

1.13 MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURE LISTS

A. Where required by the Technical Provisions, lists of materials, equipment and fixtures shall be submitted by the Contractor. The lists shall be supported by sufficient descriptive material, such as catalogs, cuts, diagrams, and other data published by the manufacturer, as well as evidence of compliance with safety and performance standards, to demonstrate conformance to the specification requirements; catalog numbers alone will not be acceptable.

B. The data shall include the name and address of the nearest service and maintenance organization that regularly stocks repair parts. No consideration will be given to partial lists submitted from time to time.

C. Materials, equipment and fixtures will not be approved for use at capacity ratings in excess of manufacturer's published data.

D. Approval of materials and equipment will be tentative subject to submission of complete shop drawings indicating compliance with the Contract Documents.

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SECTION 014000

QUALITY

REQUIREMENTS

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QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Specified Herein: Requirements and procedures for the work and services of Independent Testing Laboratories and Consultants employed by the Owner to perform materials testing and special inspections during the course of the Work.

1.2 OWNER'S OPTION

A. The Owner will employ the services of Independent Testing Laboratories or Consultants or both to perform specified tests and inspections for the Owner's benefit. This inspection and testing shall not obligate the Owner to provide inspection or testing services, or both, for the benefit of the Contractor or any person party or agency associated with the work.

B. The Owner may, at its option, perform inspections and tests in addition to those specified herein in accordance with the General Conditions.

C. The Contractor shall provide free, safe and convenient access to the Work at all locations of the Work including the Site, Fabrication Works and other applicable locations to allow thorough meaningful inspections and obtaining of physical samples for testing. Free access shall include turning, lifting, moving and positioning of the Work or components to allow reasonable access for inspection.

D. In the event that the accuracy or adequacy of any Owner's inspection or tests is challenged by the Contractor for any reason and re-inspection or re-testing is performed, all costs for each specific instance or re-inspection or re-testing shall be paid by the Contractor or other party challenging the original report. Results of such inspections or tests will be accepted for consideration by the Owner only when performed by a Testing Laboratory or Consultant approved, in writing, by the Owner prior to the beginning of the subject re-tests or re-inspections.

E. All tests and Laboratory Inspection specified to be performed for the project shall be performed by the selected Testing Laboratory and the cost for services shall be paid by the Owner except where otherwise specified.

F. Testing Laboratory Qualifications:

1. ASTM E548-94: Guide for General Criteria Used for Evaluating Laboratory Competence.

2. ASTM E329: Specification agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Materials used in Construction.

3. ASTM D3740: Practice for minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction.

1.3 RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Testing Laboratories or Consultants will be properly equipped and qualified to perform the duties and tests for which they are hired.

B. Specialized testing such as acoustics will be performed by the Laboratory designated by the Owner.

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C. The Contractor is not obligated to employ the Owner's Testing Laboratory for Contractor's tests or other services required as a part of the Work. The cost of Owner's review and evaluation of Contractor's tests by Owner's Testing Laboratory or Consultants will be paid by the Owner; all costs of other services performed by the Owner's Testing Laboratory or Consultants in the interest of the Contractor shall be paid by the Contractor.

D. Testing performed by the Owner's Testing Laboratory shall not act to relieve the Contractor from his responsibility to provide all testing laboratory services called for in this Section or under individual Trade

E. Measurements and surveys performed by the Testing Laboratory shall be under the supervision of a surveyor licensed to practice in the State of Michigan.

1.4 OTHER MATERIALS TO BE TESTED

A. When so instructed by the Owner, or the Architect, the Contractor shall deliver samples and materials to Owner's Testing Laboratory so that independent tests can be made to determine compliance with the requirements of the Specifications.

B. When instructed by the Owner or the Architect, the Contractor shall take samples form materials being installed at the job site and deliver these to locations as directed. Samples shall be selected at random by Testing Laboratory, or Consultant, from material being applied or installed.

C. Samples of various materials or equipment delivered on the site or in place may be taken by the Owner for testing. Samples failing to meet Contract requirements will automatically void previous approvals of items tested. The Contractor shall replace such materials or equipment found not to have met Contract requirements, unless a proper adjustment of the Contract price is made and is accepted by the Owner.

1.5 MISCELLANEOUS TESTING SERVICES

A. The following Laboratory Testing and Inspection Services will be performed during the course of the work. The Contractor shall provide support services and cooperation as specified.

B. Earthwork:

1. Fill and backfill will be tested for specified consolidation of materials.

2. Coordinate Work and cooperate with Soils Inspector and Testing Laboratory to permit compacting tests as described in "Earthwork" Section of Division 2, as each layer of material is placed.

C. Special Foundations: None required.

D. Concrete Testing:

1. Concrete testing shall be as specified herein and under other sections as referenced.

2. The Contractor shall provide necessary site labor to assist in taking and preparing job samples; coordinated with the Testing Laboratory for scheduling, testing and inspection;

submit samples of materials for concrete, admixtures, and cement to the Laboratory for testing.

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3. Concrete testing will be required for all concrete work performed under individual Sections of Division 2, "Site Work," and Sections of Division 3, "Concrete" including all cast-in-place and pre-cast concrete used on the Project.

E. Reinforcing Steel Testing:

1. Inspect before and after setting in forms, prior to concrete placement.

2. Certify compliance with Contract Documents; do not check using shop drawings.

F. Steel Testing:

1. Reinforcing Steel: Tests as specified under Concrete and Masonry Sections Division 2, 3 and 4.

2. Structural Steel: As specified under Division 5.

3. Steel Joints: As specified under Division 5.

1.6 SOIL CONSULTANT

A. The Owner may, in its sole interest, employ and pay for the services of a Soils Consultants to observe the work and advise the Owner concerning activities in connection with the performance of excavation and foundation work.

B. Obtain Consultant's approval for construction schedule and sequence of operations.

C. Discontinue any practice immediately when notified, that in the Consultant's opinion, it is not in accordance with the intent of the Specification or will act to the detriment of the system. All work affected by the practice will be subject to complete replacement.

D. See applicable Trade Sections for procedures.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SOILS TESTING AND INSPECTION

A. Materials Testing:

1. Test soil materials proposed for use in the work and promptly submit test result reports of:

a. Test reports on borrow material.

b. Field density test reports.

c. One optimum moisture-maximum density curve for each type of soil encountered.

d. Other tests and materials certificates as required.

2. Provide one optimum moisture-maximum density curve for each type of soil encountered in subgrade and fills. Determine maximum densities in accordance with ASTM D 1557.

3. Analyze material within 3 feet of finished grades of paved areas to determine content of chemicals deleterious to concrete.

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4. The testing service will determine the suitability of materials to be used as fill.

5. For borrow materials, perform a mechanical analysis (AASHTO T88), plasticity index (AASHTO T91), moisture-density curve AASHTO T180 or ASTM D 1557), and chemical analysis.

B. Testing During Construction:

1. Testing service shall inspect and approve subgrades and fill layers before further construction work is performed thereon. Perform field density tests in accordance with ASTM D 1556 (sand cone method) or ASTM D2167 (rubber balloon method).

2. Make at least one field density test of the subgrade for every 2000 sq. feet of paved area, but in no case less than 3 tests.

3. In each compacted fill layer, make one field density test for every 2000 sq. feet of overlaying paved area, but in no case less than 3 tests.

4. If, in the opinion of the Architect, based on reports of the testing service and inspection, the subgrade or fills which have been placed are below the specified density, additional compacting and testing will be required until satisfactory results are obtained.

5. The results of density tests of soil-in-place will be considered satisfactory if the average of any 4 consecutive density tests which may be selected are in each instance equal to or greater than the specified density, and if not more than 1 density test out of 5 has a value more than 2% below the required density.

6. Perform soil load bearing test, "Repetitive Static Load Tests of Soils and Flexible Pavement Components for use in Evaluation and Design of Airport and Highway Pavements", in accordance with ASTM D1195.

3.2 BITUMINOUS CONCRETE TESTING AND INSPECTION

A. Secure samples of all bituminous concrete materials proposed by Contractor for evaluation and testing.

B. Review paving designs proposed by the Contractor as specified in "Bituminous Paving" Section.

C. During the course of the work, perform the following inspections and tests and furnish the Architect and the Owner with certified reports of each inspection or test:

D. Test Method: Meet requirements of the State of Michigan Department of Transportation and the local jurisdictional authorities.

3.3 CONCRETE TESTING AND INSPECTION

A. Secure samples of all concrete materials proposed by Contractor for evaluation and testing.

B. Conduct tests of materials and mixes to substantiate that they perform as specified and submit certified reports of same to the Architect.

C. During the course of the work, perform the following inspections and tests and furnish the Architect and the Owner with certified reports of each inspection or test:

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1. Inspect operations, equipment and materials at concrete plant for conformance with the Contract Documents.

2. Sample concrete for test cylinders in accordance with ASTM D 172.

3. Mold test cylinders in accordance with ASTM C31 in the numbers specified herein.

4. Perform slump tests in accordance with ASTM C143. Make one representative test for each batch of concrete and at least one test per hour during a continuous concrete pour.

5. Make air-entrainment tests on air entrained concrete with sufficient frequency to accurately control the air content.

6. Job-site cure test cylinders in accord with ASTM C31.

7. Transport test cylinders to Testing Laboratory.

8. Cure test cylinders in accordance with ASTM C39.

9. Make compressive strength tests in accordance with ASTM C39.

D. Test Cylinders: Mold, cure, and test cylinders as follows:

1. For cast-in-place concrete using Type I or II cement:

a. Each day's pour for each strength of concrete: Make 4 minimum.

E. Materials Test:

1. Cement: Conform to physical requirements of ASTM C150 for each carload or part thereof. Mill test certificates will generally be satisfactory verification.

2. Fine Aggregate: Field tests for organic matter (by color) silt (by decantation), sieve analysis, and laboratory tests of mortar tensile strength each day or change of source.

3. Course Aggregate: Sieve analysis each day or change of material.

F. Reports: Furnish two copies of all test and inspection reports to the Architect. Verify that concrete delivered to the job consists of material tested and that placement and testing of the delivered concrete conforms to these Specifications.

G. The Owner and the Architect reserve the right to perform inspection and tests during the progress of the work. These additional inspections and tests will be in addition to, and will not replace or remove, the requirements for tests and inspections specified herein.

3.4 MORTAR AND GROUT TESTING

A. General: Provide all inspection and tests specified in ASTM C 780 Annex through A7.

B. Inspection and Tests:

1. Mortar and Grout at structural bearing and reinforced walls only: Make 3 cylinders for each week’s work for each type of mortar, and grout. Make a minimum of 3 cylinders for each change of material, mortar, cement aggregate or mix.

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2. Test cylinders at the following ages: For concrete made with Type II cement, one at 7 days, two at 28 days.

3. Provide complete evaluation in accordance with ASTM C78 Annex A8 for design mix and at each change of materials thereafter.

3.5 STRUCTURAL STEEL TESTING AND INSPECTION

A. Where material identity is maintained and readily demonstrable, certified mail test certificates will be acceptable. Material not satisfactorily and clearly traceable to an acceptable mill test certificate shall not be used in the Work. The Testing Laboratory shall verify conformance of all structural steel materials.

B. Conduct tests of materials and assemblies to substantiate that they perform as specified and submit certified reports of same to the Owner and the Architect.

C. Tests for Welding and Bolting: The Testing Laboratory shall test all shop and field welding and inspect all high strength bolting. The Laboratory shall furnish Inspectors approved by the Owner and shall be registered in, and shall comply with, all regulations of the Department of Building and Safety of the Local Governing Authority and shall certify in writing, upon completion of the work, that the welding and high strength bolting have been performed in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications and all codes and ordinances.

3.6 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL TRADES

A. Tests performed by the Owner's Testing Laboratory for Mechanical and Electrical Trades shall include materials testing only.

B. Balancing, testing, and other checking required to verify proper performance of systems shall be by the Contractor as specified.

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REFERENCES

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. General: Basic Contract definitions are included in the General Conditions.

B. Indicated: The term "indicated" refers to graphic representations, notes, or schedules on the Drawings, other paragraphs or schedules in the Specifications, and similar requirements in the Contract Documents. Where terms such as "shown," "noted," "scheduled," and "specified" are used, it is to help the reader locate the reference; no limitation on location is intended.

C. Directed: Terms such as "directed," "requested," "authorized," "selected," "approved," "required," and "permitted" mean "directed by the Architect," "requested by the Architect," and similar phrases.

D. Approve: The term "approved," where used in conjunction with the Architect's action on the Contractor's submittals, applications, and requests, is limited to the Architect's duties and responsibilities as stated in General and Supplementary Conditions.

E. Regulation: The term "Regulations" includes laws, ordinances, statutes, and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction, as well as rules, conventions, and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of the Work.

F. Furnish: The term "furnish" is used to mean "supply and deliver to the Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations."

G. Install: The term "install" is used to describe operations at project site including the actual "unloading, unpacking, assembly, erection, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning, and similar operations."

H. Provide: The term "provide" means "to furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use."

I. Installer: An "Installer" is the Contractor or an entity engaged by the Contractor, either as an employee, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor, for performance of a particular construction activity, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations. Installers are required to be experienced in the operations they are engaged to perform.

1. The term "experienced" when used with the term "Installer" means having a minimum of 5 previous Projects similar in size and scope to this Project, being familiar with the precautions required, and having complied with requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

2. Trades: Use of titles such as "carpentry" is not intended to imply that certain construction activities must be performed by accredited or unionized individuals of a corresponding generic name, such as "carpenter." It also does not imply that requirements specified apply exclusively to tradespersons of the corresponding generic name.

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3. Assignment of Specialists: Certain Sections of the Specifications require that specific construction activities shall be performed by specialists who are recognized experts in the operations to be performed. The specialists must be engaged for those activities, and assignments are requirements over which the Contractor has no choice or option.

Nevertheless, the ultimate responsibility for fulfilling Contract requirements remains with the Contractor.

a. This requirement shall not be interpreted to conflict with enforcement of building codes and similar regulations governing the Work. It is also not intended to interfere with local trade union jurisdictional settlements and similar conventions.

J. Project Site is the space available to the Contractor for performance of construction activities, either exclusively or in conjunction with others performing other work as part of the Project.

The extent of the Project Site is shown on the Drawings and may or may not be identical with the description of the land upon which the Project is to be built.

K. Testing Laboratories: A "testing laboratory" is an independent entity engaged to perform specific inspections or tests, either at the Project Site or elsewhere, and to report on and, if required, to interpret results of those inspections or tests.

1.3 SPECIFICATION FORMAT AND CONTENT EXPLANATION

A. Specification Format: These Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections based on the Construction Specifications Institute's MASTERFORMAT 2004 Edition (MF04) numbering system.

1. Abbreviated Language: Language used in Specifications and other Contract Documents is the abbreviated type. Implied words and meanings will be appropriately interpreted. Singular words will be interpreted as plural and plural words interpreted as singular where applicable and the full context of the Contract Documents so indicates.

2. Imperative and streamlined language is used generally in the Specifications.

Requirements expressed in the imperative mood are to be performed by the Contractor.

At certain locations in the text, for clarity, subjective language is used to describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by the Contractor, or by others when so noted.

a. The words "shall be" shall be included by inference wherever a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

1.4 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

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

B. Publication Dates: Where the date of issue of a referenced standard is not specified, comply with the standard in effect as of date of Contract Documents.

C. Conflicting Requirements: Where compliance with two or more standards is specified, and the standards establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, refer requirements that are different, but apparently equal, and uncertainties to the Architect for a decision before proceeding.

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1. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be the minimum provided or performed. The actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits. In complying with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate for the context of the requirements.

Refer uncertainties to the Architect for a decision before proceeding.

D. Copies of Standards: Each entity engaged in construction on the Project is required to be familiar with industry standards applicable to that entity's construction activity. Copies of applicable standards are not bound with the Contract Documents.

1. Where copies of standards are needed for performance of a required construction activity, the Contractor shall obtain copies directly from the publication source.

2. Although copies of standards needed for enforcement of requirements may be included as part of required submittals, the Architect reserves the right to require the Contractor to submit additional copies as necessary for enforcement of requirements.

E. Abbreviations and Names: Trade association names and titles of general standards are frequently abbreviated. Where such acronyms or abbreviations are used in the Specifications or other Contract Documents, they mean the recognized name of the trade association, standards generating organization, authority having jurisdiction, or other entity applicable to the context of the text provision. Refer to the "Encyclopedia of Associations," published by Gale Research Co., available in most libraries.

F. Abbreviations and Names: Trade association names and titles of general standards are frequently abbreviated. The following acronyms or abbreviations as referenced in Contract Documents are defined to mean the associated names. Names and addresses are subject to change and are believed to be but are not assured to be accurate and up to date as of date of Contract Documents.

AA Aluminum Association (202)862-5100 900 19th St., NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 www.aluminum.org

AABC Associated Air Balance Council (202)737-0202 1518 K St., NW, Suite 503 Washington, DC 20005 www.aabchq.com

AAMA American Architectural Manufacturers Association (847)303-5664 1827 Walden Office Sq., Suite 104 Schaumburg, IL 60173-4268 www.aamanet.org

AAN American Association of Nurserymen (See ANLA)

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation (202)624-5800 Officials 444 North Capitol St., NW, Suite 249 Washington, DC 20001 www.aashto.org

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AATCC American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (919)549-8141 P.O. Box 12215 One Davis Dr.

Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2215 www.aatcc.org

ABMA American Bearing Manufacturers Association (202)429-5155 (Formerly: Anti-Friction Bearing Manufacturers Association) 1200 19th St., NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20036-2401 www.abma-dc.org

ABMA American Boiler Manufacturers Association (703)522-7350 950 North Glebe Rd., Suite 160 Arlington, VA 22203-1824 www.abma.com

ACI American Concrete Institute (248)848-3700 P.O. Box 9094 Farmington Hills, MI 48333-9094 www.aci-int.org

ACIL ACIL: The Association of Independent Scientific, (202)887-5872 Engineering, and…