C-2 Attachment 2 Specifications.pdf

FOREST SERVICE

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

For

KENAI LAKE WORK CENTER

POLE BARN

DJ&A, P.C.

Engineers - Planners - Surveyors

2000 Maple Street Missoula, MT 59808

U.S.D.A. FOREST SERVICE

CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS

September 2021

1205G219D0003 / 12010920F0056 KLWC Pole Barn

LIST OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 011000 SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 011400 WORK RESTRICTIONS

SECTION 011700 ACCIDENT PREVENTION

SECTION 012050 CONSTRUCTION STAKING

SECTION 012300 OPTION ITEMS

SECTION 012500 SUBSTITUTION PRODECURES

SECTION 012600 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PRODECURES

SECTION 012700 DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

SECTION 012900 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

SECTION 012910 MOBILIZATION

SECTION 013100 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

SECTION 013200 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

SECTION 013233 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

SECTION 013300 SUBMITTALS

SECTION 013591 HISTORIC PRESERVATION TREATMENT PROCEDURES

SECTION 014030 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

SECTION 014100 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 014200 REFERENCES

SECTION 015000 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

SECTION 015100 EROSION CONTROL

SECTION 016000 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 017100 WEED AND DISEASE PREVENTION

SECTION 017300 EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 017419 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

SECTION 017700 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

SECTION 017823 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE DATA

SECTION 017839 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

DIVISION 2 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

SECTION 024102 REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF STRUCTURES AND

OBSTRUCTIONS

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

SECTION 033000 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 133419 METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

SECTION 260500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

SECTION 260519 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND

CABLES

SECTION 260526 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 260529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 260533 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 260553 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 260923 LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES

SECTION 262100 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SERVICE ENTRANCE

SECTION 262416 PANELBOARDS

SECTION 262726 WIRIING DEVICES

SECTION 265000 LIGHTING

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

SECTION 311000 SITE CLEARING

SECTION 311101 ROCK EXCAVATION

SECTION 312000 EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 321116 AGGREGATE COURSE GRAVEL AND SELECT BORROW

SECTION 321123 AGGREGATE CRUSHED BASE COURSE

SECTION 329000 SEEDING AND MULCHING

SECTION 329343 TREE PROTECTION AND REMOVAL

PROJECT REPRESENTATIVES

ARCHITECT:

CONTACT: Wayne Jensen Jensen Yorba Wall Architects EMAIL: wayne@jensenyorbawall.com 522 W 10th Street CONTACT: Armando Deguzman Juneau, AK 99801 EMAIL: armando@jensenyorbawall.com (907) 586-1070

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER:

CONTACT: Chris Gianotti PND Engineers, Inc.

EMAIL: cgianotti@pndengineers.com 1506 West 36th Avenue CONTACT: Paul Kendall Anchorage, AK 99503 EMAIL: pkendall@pndengineers.com (907) 561-1011

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER:

CONTACT: Channing Lillo RSA Engineering, Inc.

EMAIL: clillo@rsa-ak.com 670 W. Fireweed Ln.

CONTACT: Beau Counts Anchorage, AK 99503 EMAIL: bcounts@pndengineers.com (907) 276-0521

CIVIL ENGINEER:

CONTACT: Brendan Elkins DJ&A P.C.

EMAIL: BrendanE@djanda.com 2000 Maple St.

CONTACT: Perry Palmer Missoula, MT 59808 EMAIL: perry@djanda.com (406) 721-4320

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DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 011000 SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This project is located at the Kenai Lake Work Center (KLWC). The address is Mile 24 Seward Highway, Seward AK 99664, on the west side of the highway. The KLWC is located approximately 6 miles south of Moose Pass, Alaska, and approximately 23 miles north of Seward, Alaska.

B. Project Summary Description: The following descriptions are provided as an outline of major work items, and shall not be constructed as an inclusive or complete listing of all items of Work under this Contract.

1. Base Bid includes the following:

a) Pole Barn Building which includes (1) grading the existing storage yard area for stormwater drainage improvements in the vicinity of the pole barn area; (2) Installation of all dry utilities to the new pole barn building; (3) and construction of the new pole barn building per the construction plans and specifications.

2. Bid Option for the Pole Barn Building includes the following:

a) Bid Option #1: Installing the security fence and gates around the storage yard per the construction plans and specifications.

i. The security fence and gates is also a Bid Option for the new Heated Storage Project (contract # 1205G219D003/12010920F0056 Heated Storage) adjacent to the Pole Barn Building. Funding will be driving the construction phasing. If the security fence bid option is executed as part of the Heated Storage Project, it is to be removed from the Pole Barn Project.

1.2 GENERAL SITE CONDITIONS AND WEATHER

A. The elevation of the site is approximately 450 feet above mean sea level. The construction site experiences heavy snowfall and cold temperatures (sometimes extreme), with snow on the ground typically from October through May. Precipitation averages 64 inches per year, with average total snowfall of 75 inches per year, as provided by www.weather-us.com.

1.3 USE OF PREMISES

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of premises for construction operations, including use of Project Site, during construction period. Contractor's use of premises is limited by the Government's right to perform work at the site. The KLWC office is open year-round and several full-time staff occupy the premise. Seasonal staff arrive intermittently throughout the year occupying the residences on the jobsite.

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B. Contractor shall at all times conduct his operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public and employees.

C. Confine storage of materials to areas as approved by the CO.

D. Contractor shall provide adequate signing and barricades and take necessary safety measures to protect the public during all construction operations. Contractor shall minimize disturbance of all undisturbed areas.

E. Preservation of Natural Features: Confine all operations to work limits of the project.

Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restore damaged areas, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government.

F. Provide temporary barriers to protect existing trees and plants and root zones.

1. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval.

Consult with CO and remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere with construction.

2. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to existing trees.

3. Carefully supervise excavating, grading, filling, and other construction operations near trees to prevent damage.

G. Existing Utilities: Notify CO of proposed locations and times for excavation.

1. Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, repair utility at no additional expense to the Government.

2. Interruption of Existing Utility Service: Notify CO, 48 hours in advance of any interruption of existing utilities.

3. Contractor shall be responsible for coordination with utility companies for all relocation design and new primary/service design to the new pole barn building.

CO to assist as needed with new service/relocation applications to the utility companies.

1.4 MEALS AND LODGING

A. Meals and lodging are commercially available in Seward, Alaska, and Moose Pass, Alaska. Meals will not be available at Forest Service facilities. Camping at nearby campgrounds may be allowed if approved.

1.5 CAMPING

A. Camping is not allowed at the construction site unless authorized by the CO.

Permission may be granted to camp at a nearby location.

1.6 FIELD VERIFICATION

A. Field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products.

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1.7 REQUIREMENTS OF THE OFFERER’S PROPOSAL

A. The Government Drawings and Specifications are the basis for this Contract.

B. The work shall conform to the Drawings as closely as possible. Those products listed in the Specifications are preferred products, chosen for compatibility, longevity, durability and quality. However, equal or better alternatives submitted by the Offerer will be considered.

1.8 PERMITTING

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all permits and associated fees required to complete the project.

B. Government-furnished permits/approvals include approval from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) for public water and wastewater installation.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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SECTION 011400 WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 USE OF PREMISES

A. Use of Site: Limit use of premises to work in areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated. Assume full responsibility for the protection and safekeeping of materials and products stored on the site.

1. Limits: Confine constructions operations to area designated by the Contracting Officer.

2. Government Occupancy: Allow for Government occupancy of site for use during periods of wildfire protection activities and other activities as requested by the Contracting Officer.

3. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to Occupants, Government employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

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

1.2 OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS

A. Full Government Occupancy: Government will occupy site during entire construction period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Government operations.

1.3 SCHEDULING

A. The Contractor shall coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures to avoid conflicts and insure orderly progress of the work. Proposed schedule shall be provided to the Contracting Officer 14 days prior to initiation of on-site work.

B. Schedule and conduct operations to minimize down time of water supply to facilities.

Submit schedule to the Contracting Officer, outlining proposed construction sequence.

C. Schedule and conduct operations to minimize erosion of soils.

D. The Contractor’s schedule shall consider seasonal weather patterns for the project area.

Any costs incurred by the Contractor due to weather delays shall be borne by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

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1.4 PROTECTION OF PUBLIC AND PROPERTY

A. Provide and maintain temporary barricades and warning signs to control access to protect the public and construction personnel from construction hazards.

B. Comply with Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations concerning construction safety and health standards. Do not expose the public to, or require any workers to work under conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to health and safety.

C. Repair damage to existing public and private improvements to original condition at no additional cost to the Government. Control dust and noise to protect adjacent property from damage.

1.5 SAFETY

A. The Contractor shall familiarize him/herself with current OSHA rules and observe these regulations at all times during the term of this Contract.

1.6 RECYCLED PRODUCTS

A. The Contractor is encouraged to use construction products and materials manufactured from recovered materials or recycled where it is economical and practical to do so.

1.7 WASTE DISPOSAL SITE

A. A waste disposal site is available within 25 miles of the project site, and the location will be designated by the Contracting Officer.

1. All excavated material not used in the construction of embankments or backfilling of trenches, or other excess material resulting from the excavation and embankment operation shall be hauled to the designated disposal area.

2. All demolition materials, garbage, and other refuse generated shall be removed from the project site and legally disposed of off Government property in an approved landfill or legal disposal area. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to locate a legal disposal area, to secure any necessary permits and to pay all costs involved in the disposal of materials.

3. The disposal site shall be left suitable for seeding.

B. Remove all waste materials from the site on a regular basis. Do not dispose of any materials onsite by burial or burning.

C. Dispose of all hazardous waste, including treated wood, in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.

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1.8 INTENT TO BEGIN WORK

A. After Notice to Proceed is issued and the Post-Award Conference, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of his/her intent to begin initial construction at least five days in advance.

1.9 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Meetings shall be scheduled as directed by the Contracting Officer to review progress and facilitate efficient, orderly prosecution of the Work.

B. Meetings shall be held at the Contractor's project site field office. The Contracting Officer’s Representative and Contractor's Project Superintendent shall be in attendance.

Others shall attend as necessary for issues to be discussed.

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SECTION 011700 ACCIDENT PREVENTION

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The work of this section consists of establishing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Accident Prevention Program: Before on-site work begins, submit for approval an accident prevention program. The Contracting Officer will review the proposed program for compliance with OSHA and project requirements. If the program requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the program within 10 days.

No progress payments will be processed until the program is approved. The program shall include:

1. Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

2. Weekly and monthly safety meetings.

3. First aid procedures.

4. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, government personnel, and the Contractor's employees. Identify the work included under each phase by reference to specification section or division numbers.

5. Training, both initial and continuing.

6. Planning for possible emergency situations, such as floods, fires, cave-ins, slides, explosions, power outages, and wind storms. Such planning shall take into consideration the nature of construction, site conditions, and degree of exposure of persons and property.

B. Certificates: Provide certificates from a mechanic that all mechanical equipment has been inspected and meets OSHA requirements.

C. Submit a copy of test reports, as required by OSHA, for personnel working with hazardous materials.

D. Submit a brief report of safety meetings and of inspections.

E. Upon request, submit proof of employees' qualifications to perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. In case of conflicts between Federal, state, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA requirements will

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B. Qualifications of Employees:

1. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner.

2. To as great an extent as possible, do not allow employees to work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of drugs, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

3. Operators of vehicles, mobile equipment, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be capable of operating such equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment. Newly hired operators shall be individually tested by an experienced operator or supervisor to determine if they are capable of safely operating equipment.

1.4 ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, property damage by accident in excess of $100, and fires. Within 7 days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to the Contracting Officer a DI-134 form, which may be obtained from Contracting Officer.

B. All Other Accidents: The Contractor shall report all other accidents to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible and assist the Contracting Officer and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 FIRST AID FACILITIES.

A. Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of construction at the site.

2.2 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Meet requirements of NIOSH and MSHA, where applicable, as well as ANSI.

2.3 BARRIERS

A. See Division 1, Section 015100 “Temporary Facilities and Controls” for barriers.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS

A. Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

3.2 ESCAPE ROUTES

A. Provide and maintain adequate escape routes at all times in accordance with the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101-91). No corridor, aisle, stairway, door, or exit shall be obstructed or used in a manner that interferes with escape routes.

3.3 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition.

Clean, sanitize, and repair, as appropriate, personal items before issuing them to another individual.

B. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

3.4 SAFETY MEETINGS

A. As a minimum, conduct weekly 15-minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite.

B. Conduct monthly safety meetings for all levels of supervision. Notify the Contracting Officer so that he may attend. These meetings shall be used to review the effectiveness of the Contractor's safety effort, to resolve current health and safety problems, to provide a forum for planning safe construction activities, and for updating the accident prevention program. The Contracting Officer will enter the results of the meetings into his daily log.

3.5 HARD HATS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AREAS

A. A hard hat area will be designated by the Contracting Officer. The hard hat area shall be posted by the Contractor in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

B. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary protective equipment at all times. As a minimum, provide six hard hats for use by visitors. Change liners before reissuing hats.

3.6 TRAINING

A. First Aid: Provide adequate training to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

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B. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury.

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SECTION 012050 CONSTRUCTION STAKING

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Furnish all surveys and calculations necessary to layout and control the work to specified lines, grades, and tolerances. Conduct all construction staking under the direction of a licensed professional engineer or land surveyor who is closely associated and familiar with construction staking. Protect all furnished control points. Reset destroyed control points or set new ones.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Furnish all materials and equipment required to perform this work.

B. Produce manual survey notes in standard filed notebook, written in a clear, orderly and neat manner meeting the requirements and standard surveying practices of the profession. If notes are generated electronically, produce notes in a format meeting these requirements. Submit survey notes, including electronic notes, to the CO every ten days and upon completion of each survey function. The CO will review the field notes for acceptance. The finished notes become the property of the owner.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. The owner will furnish control points and benchmarks throughout the project. The owner will provide full CAD drawings for contractors use in calculating staking points for all items indicated in the drawings.

B. Verify all owner set control points before any layout staking is performed. Preserve and protect owner furnished control points and replace any that may be damaged, displaced or removed.

C. Set all stakes necessary to control all work under the contract. This includes, but is not limited to: centerline stations, clearing limits, drainage structures, surfacing courses, pavement, sewer, water, buildings and any other items of work included in the contract.

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D. Survey tolerances shall be as follows:

Centerline 0.2’ Horizontal N/A Vertical Water 0.3’ Horizontal 0.2’ Vertical Sewer 0.3’ Horizontal 0.1’ Vertical Structures 0.1’ Horizontal 0.1’ Vertical Subgrade 0.2’ Horizontal 0.1’ Vertical Aggregate 0.2’ Horizontal 0.1’ Vertical

E. Inspection may be conducted by random checks of any portion of the layout and control work. The CO may order work not performed with sufficient accuracy to be corrected.

No compensation will be allowed for corrective work. The contractor is responsible for securing proper dimensions, lines, grades and elevations for all parts of the work and owners inspection will not relieve the contractor of this responsibility.

END OF SECTION 012050

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SECTION 012300 OPTION ITEMS

1.1 SUMMARY AND 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.

B. Refer to specification section 012600 for contract line items applicable to this project.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Option Item: An amount proposed by bidders and stated on the Bid Form for certain work defined in the Bidding Requirements that may be added to the Base Bid amount if the Government decides to accept the alternate.

1. The Government is not obligated to award option items.

2. The cost for each option item is the net addition to the Base Bid Contract Sum to incorporate option into the Work. No other adjustments are made to the Contract Sum.

B. Contractor shall bid each item. Government will notify successful contractor which option item(s) it elects to accept after award of contract.

1.3 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Modify or adjust affected adjacent work as necessary to completely integrate work of the option into Project. Include as part of each option, miscellaneous devices, accessory objects, and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation whether or not indicated as part of option.

B. Execute accepted options under the same conditions as other work of the Contract.

C. Schedule: A Schedule of Options is included at the end of this Section. Specification

Sections referenced in schedule contain requirements for materials necessary to achieve the work described under each alternate.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF OPTIONS

Option No.1: Construct security fence surrounding storage yard as shown in construction documents and specification section 011000.

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SECTION 012500 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for substitutions.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 016000 "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 construc-tion from those required by the Contract Documents and proposed by Contractor.

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

2. Substitutions for Convenience: Changes proposed by Contractor or Govern-ment that are not required in order to meet other Project requirements but may offer advantage to Contractor or Government.

B. Substitution Requests: Submit one electronic copy of each request for considera-tion. The electronic copy shall be provided by the manufacturer, and not a scanned version by the contractor. Identify product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification Section number and title and Drawing numbers and titles.

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

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

b. Coordination of information, including a list of changes or revisions needed to other parts of the Work that will be necessary to accommo-date proposed substitution.

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

d. Product Data, including drawings and descriptions of products and fab-rication and installation procedures.

e. Samples, where applicable or requested.

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

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g. List of similar installations for completed projects, with project names and addresses as well as names and addresses of Contracting Officers and Governments.

h. Material test reports from a qualified testing agency, indicating and in-terpreting 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 pro-posed substitutions with products specified for the Work, including ef-fect on the overall Contract Time. If specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within the Contract Time, include let-ter from manufacturer, on manufacturer's letterhead, stating date of re-ceipt of purchase order, lack of availability, or delays in delivery.

k. Cost information, including a proposal of change, if any, in the Con-tract Sum.

l. Contractor's certification that proposed substitution complies with re-quirements in the Contract Documents, except as indicated in substitu-tion 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 substitu-tion to produce indicated results.

2. Contracting Officer's Action: If necessary, Contracting Officer will request additional information or documentation for evaluation within seven days of receipt of a request for substitution. Contracting Officer will notify Contrac-tor of acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution within 15 days of re-ceipt of request, or seven days of receipt of additional information or docu-mentation, whichever is later.

a. Forms of Acceptance: Change Order or Work Order.

1.3 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.

1.4 PROCEDURES

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

1.5 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.

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B. Conditions: Contracting Officer will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not sat-isfied, Contracting Officer will return requests without action, except to record non-compliance 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 construc-tion 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 ac-ceptable to all contractors involved.

C. Substitutions for Convenience: Contracting Officer will consider requests for sub-stitution if received within 60 days after commencement of the Work. Requests re-ceived after that time may be considered or rejected at discretion of Contracting Of-ficer.

1. Conditions: Contracting Officer will consider Contractor's request for substi-tution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Contracting Officer will return requests without action, ex-cept to record noncompliance with these requirements:

a. Requested substitution offers Government a substantial advantage in cost, time, energy conservation, or other considerations, after deducting additional responsibilities Government must assume. Government's ad-ditional responsibilities may include compensation to Designer of Rec-ord for redesign and evaluation services, increased cost of other con-struction by Government, and similar considerations.

b. Requested substitution does not require extensive revisions to the Con-tract 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 construc-tion 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.

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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 ac-ceptable to all contractors involved.

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SECTION 012600 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for handling and pro-cessing Contract modifications.

1.2 MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK

A. Contracting Officer will issue supplemental instructions authorizing minor changes in the Work, not involving adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time.

1.3 PROPOSAL REQUESTS

A. Government-Initiated Proposal Requests: Contracting Officer 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 sup-plemental or revised Drawings and Specifications.

1. Work Change Proposal Requests issued by Contracting Officer are not in-structions either to stop work in progress or to execute the proposed change.

2. Within time specified in Proposal Request or 30 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 ex-ecute 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 re-quested, 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 form acceptable to Contracting Officer.

B. Contractor-Initiated Proposals: If latent or changed conditions require modifica-tions to the Contract, Contractor may submit a proposal for a change to Contracting Officer.

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 Con-tract Time.

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2. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total amount of purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

3. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

4. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change.

5. Include an updated Contractor's construction schedule that indicates the effect of the change, including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before re-questing an extension of the Contract Time.

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

7. Proposal Request Form: Use form acceptable to Contracting Officer.

1.4 CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES

A. On Government's approval of a Work Change Proposal Request, Contracting Of-ficer will issue a Change Order for signatures of Government and Contractor.

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SECTION 012700 DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The intent of this section is to explain, in general, what is and what is not included in a contract line item, and the limits or cut-off points where one item ends and another begins.

B. If no contract line item exists for a portion of the work, include the costs in a related item.

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3.1 LIST OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

A. Contract Line Item No. 01 – Site Work.

1. This item consists of all materials, labor, equipment, and miscellaneous expenses necessary for the contraction of the following work:

a. Site Preparation and Earthwork

b. Site Improvements

1) Bid Option#1 for Security Fence with Gates

c. Site Electrical

2. Measurement for payment will be on a lump sum basis as a single item of work.

3. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price.

B. Contract Line Item No. 02 – Substructure.

1. This item consists of all materials, labor, equipment, and miscellaneous expenses necessary for the contraction of the following work:

a. Standard Foundation

b. Slab on Grade

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C. Contract Line Item No. 04 – Exterior Closure.

1. This item consists of all materials, labor, equipment, and miscellaneous expenses necessary for the contraction of the following work:

a. Exterior Walls

D. Contract Line Item No. 05 – Roof Systems.

1. This item consists of all materials, labor, equipment, and miscellaneous expenses necessary for the contraction of the following work:

a. Roofing

E. Contract Line Item No. 09 – Electrical.

1. This item consists of all materials, labor, equipment, and miscellaneous expenses necessary for the contraction of the following work:

a. Service and Distribution

b. Lighting and Power

F. Contract Line Item No. 11 – Special Construction.

1. This item consists of all materials, labor, equipment, and miscellaneous expenses necessary to complete the work indicated within the documents.

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SECTION 012900 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

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 necessary to prepare and process Applications for Payment.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 012600 "Contract Modification Procedures" for administrative procedures for handling changes to the Contract.

2. Section 013200 "Construction Progress Documentation" for administrative requirements governing the preparation and submittal of the Contractor's construction schedule.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Payment shall be by units defined and determined according to U.S. Standard measure and by the following:

1. Lump Sum (LS): One complete unit, which may consist of one or more parts.

1.4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. The following method of measurement for determining final payment is designated on the Contract Line Items.

1. Lump Sum Quantities (LSQ) - These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They shall not be measured.

1.5 APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT

A. Each Application for Payment following the initial Application for Payment shall be consistent with previous applications and payments as certified by Owner’s Representative paid for by Owner.

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

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C. Application for Payment Forms: Use Owner’s standard form for Applications for Payment.

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

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

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

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

4. Indicate separate amounts for work being carried out under Owner-requested project acceleration.

E. Stored Materials: Include in Application for Payment amounts applied for materials or equipment purchased or fabricated and stored, but not yet installed. Differentiate between items stored on-site and items stored off-site.

1. Provide certificate of insurance, evidence of transfer of title to Owner, and consent of surety to payment for stored materials.

2. Provide supporting documentation that verifies amount requested, such as paid invoices. Match amount requested with amounts indicated on documentation; do not include overhead and profit on stored materials.

3. Provide summary documentation for stored materials indicating the following:

a) Value of materials previously stored and remaining stored as of date of previous Applications for Payment.

b) Value of previously stored materials put in place after date of previous

Application for Payment and on or before date of current Application for Payment.

c) Value of materials stored since date of previous Application for Payment and remaining stored as of date of current Application for Payment.

F. Transmittal: Submit one signed and notarized original and digital copies of each Application for Payment to Owner’s Representative by a method ensuring receipt within 24 hours. Each copy shall include waivers of lien and similar attachments if required.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

H. Waivers of Mechanic's Lien: With each Application for Payment, submit waivers of mechanic's liens from subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, and suppliers for construction period covered by the previous application.

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. List of subcontractors.

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

3. Combined Contractor's construction schedule (preliminary if not final) incorporating Work of multiple contracts, with indication of acceptance of schedule by each Contractor.

4. Products list (preliminary if not final).

5. Submittal schedule (preliminary if not final).

6. List of Contractor's staff assignments.

7. List of Contractor's principal consultants.

8. Copies of building permits.

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

10. Initial progress report.

11. Report of preconstruction conference.

12. Certificates of insurance and insurance policies.

13. Performance and payment bonds

14. Data needed to acquire Owner's insurance.

J. Application for Payment at Substantial Completion: After Owner’s Representative issues the Certificate of Substantial Completion, submit an Application for Payment showing 100 percent completion for portion of the Work claimed as substantially complete.

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

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

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

1. Evidence of completion of Project closeout requirements.

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

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

4. AIA Document G706.

5. AIA Document G706A.

6. AIA Document G707.

7. Evidence that claims have been settled.

8. Final meter readings for utilities, a measured record of stored fuel, and similar data as of date of Substantial Completion or when Owner took possession of and assumed responsibility for corresponding elements of the Work.

9. Final liquidated damages settlement statement.

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SECTION 012910 MOBILIZATION

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This item is intended to compensate the Contractor for operations including, but not limited to, those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site; for payment of premiums for bonds and insurance for the project; and for any other work and operations which must be performed or costs that must be incurred incident to the initiation of meaningful work at the site and for which payment is not otherwise provided for under the contract.

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SECTION 013100 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

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

1. General coordination procedures.

2. Coordination drawings.

3. RFIs.

4. Digital project management procedures.

5. Project meetings.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 013200 "Construction Progress Documentation" for preparing and submitting Contractor's construction schedule.

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

1.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Subcontract List: Submit each proposed subcontractor on a SF 1413 (Statement and

Acknowledgment) in accordance with Paragraph (d)(1) of FAR Clause 52.222-11.

SF 1413s need to be submitted with 14 days after award of the contract.

B. Key Personnel Names: Within 14 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 and telephone numbers, including home, office, and cellular tele-phone numbers and e-mail addresses. Provide names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals assigned as alternates in the absence of individuals assigned to Project.

1.3 GENERAL COORDINATION PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections that de-pend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

1. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain the best re-sults 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 perfor-mance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

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3. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installa-tion.

B. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required adminis-trative 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.

C. Conservation: Coordinate construction activities to ensure that operations are car-ried out with consideration given to conservation of energy, water, and materials.

Coordinate use of temporary utilities to minimize waste.

1. Salvage materials and equipment involved in performance of, but not actually incorporated into, the Work. See other Sections for disposition of salvaged materials that are designated as the Government's property.

1.4 COORDINATION DRAWINGS

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

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

a. Use applicable Drawings as a basis for preparation of coordination drawings.

b. Indicate functional and spatial relationships of components of architec-tural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical systems. Prepare sec-tions, elevations, and details as needed to describe relationship of vari-ous systems and components.

c. Indicate space requirements for routine maintenance and for anticipated replacement of components during the life of the installation.

d. Show location and size of access doors required for access to concealed dampers, valves, and other controls.

e. Indicate required installation sequences.

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