CDA_Rec_Site_Furnishings_-_Specifications.pdf

5/12/25 TABLE OF CONTENTS

GAOA Coeur d’Alene Site Furnishings Replacement

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Number SECTION TITLE

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 SUMMARY

012000 MOBILIZATION

012600 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

013300 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

016000 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

024119 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

033000 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

323300 SITE FURNISHINGS

5/12/25 SUMMARY

GAOA Coeur d’Alene Site Furnishings Replacement 011000-1

SECTION 011000 – SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Work phases and schedule.

4. Work under other contracts.

5. Use of premises.

6. Public use of site.

7. Occupancy requirements.

8. Work restrictions.

9. Specification formats and conventions.

1.2 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: Coeur d’Alene Recreation Site Furnishing Replacement

1. Project Location: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho vicinity.

a. Beauty Bay Recreation Site ID-97, Harrison, ID 83833, 47°36’35.3” N 116°41’46.2” W

• Demolish and dispose of existing site furnishings.

• 3 picnic tables and 7 concrete deadheads/chains

• BLM will remove 3 of the 6 total picnic tables and move them.

• Provide and install new site furnishings.

• 4 picnic tables and install 4 concrete deadheads/chains – chains are 3/8” galvanized that are 12ft long. (BLM will supply and install the padlocks for the chains).

• Deadheads are 8” round diameter concrete tubes 24” deep in the ground filled with concrete with a u-shaped pin anchor ½” diameter 15” long sticking out of the concrete so a 3/8” galvanized chain can pull through the opening.

• Option #1 Demolish and dispose of 7 small bbq grills and the concrete they are anchored in with, provide and install 4 concrete pads/tubes using 12” round

011000-2 diameter tubes 36” deep in the ground. Install (bolt down using 304 stainless steel concrete wedge anchors ½” x 3-3/4”) 4 small bbq grills.

b. Blackwell Island Recreation Site 945 US-95, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814, 47°41’02.4”N 116°48’21.6” W

• Demolish and dispose of existing site furnishings.

o 22 picnic tables

• Provide and install new site furnishings.

o 22 picnic tables

• BLM will unlock the chains for the picnic tables and reuse them at this site.

• Option #2 – Demolish and dispose of 14 small bbq grills and 4 large bbq grills.

The bbq grills are anchored in concrete pads - saw cut and grind down and re-move the bbq grill at the base of the concrete. Install (bolt down using 304 stain-less steel concrete wedge anchors ½” x 3-3/4” to the existing concrete) 14 small bbq grills and 4 large bbq grills.

c. Huckleberry Recreation Site Calder, ID 83808, 47°16’03.4” N, 116°05’19.2” W

• Demolish and dispose of existing site furnishings.

• 38 picnic tables and concrete deadheads/chains

• 36 Fire rings and concrete pads – each pad is approximately 48” wide and 6” tall.

• Provide and install new site furnishings.

• 38 picnic tables (no deadheads or chains for these tables)

• 36 fire rings, anchor down in new concrete tubes per manufacturer speci-fications

• For fire ring installs - include filling the inside of the fire ring up with 9” of 1”-2” washed rock. Install ¾” minus gravel around the exterior base of the fire ring 3” deep and 3” wide around the circumference.

• Option #3 – Demolish and dispose of 2 small bbq grills. The bbq grills are an-chored in concrete pads - saw cut and grind down and remove the bbq grill at the base of the concrete. Install (bolt down using 304 stainless steel concrete wedge anchors ½” x 3-3/4” to the existing concrete) 2 small bbq grills.

d. Killarney Lake Recreation Site GC8V+3H, Lane, ID 83810, 47°30’55.1” N, 116°33’21.7” W

• Demolish and dispose of existing site furnishings.

• 12 picnic tables and concrete deadheads/chains

• 11 Fire rings and concrete pads – each is approximately 40” x 40” and 4” thick.

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• 12 picnic tables with concrete deadheads/chains. – chains are 3/8” galva-nized that are12ft long (BLM will supply and install the padlocks for the chains).

• Deadheads are 8” round diameter concrete tubes 24” deep in the ground filled with concrete with a u-shaped pin anchor ½” diameter 15” long sticking out of the concrete so a 3/8” galvanized chain can pull through the opening.

• 10 fire rings anchored down in new concrete tubes per manufacturer specifications.

• For fire ring installs - include filling the inside of the fire ring up with 9” of 1”-2” washed rock. Install ¾” minus gravel around the exterior base of the fire ring 3” deep and 3” wide around the circumference.

• Option #4 – Demolish and remove 1 small bbq grill and concrete pad. Install 2 new concrete pad/tubes using 12” round diameter tubes 36” deep in the ground.

Install (bolt down using 304 stainless steel concrete wedge anchors ½” x 3-3/4”) 2 small bbq grills.

e. Mica Bay Rec Site – 8866 S Loffs Bay Rd, Coeur d’Alene ID 83814, 47°35’40.87” N, 116°51’33.27” W

• Demolish and dispose of existing site furnishings.

• 14 picnic tables and 19 concrete deadheads/chains

• BLM will remove the other 10 picnic tables of (24 total).

• 15 Fire rings and concrete base. 13 concrete bases are approximately 36” x 36” and 4” thick. 2 concrete bases are 42” wide and 10” tall.

• 24 picnic tables (no deadheads or chains for these tables)

• 15 fire rings anchor down in new concrete tubes per manufacturer speci-fications.

• For fire ring installs - include filling the inside of the fire ring up with 9” of 1”-2” washed rock. Install ¾” minus gravel around the exterior base of the fire ring 3” deep and 3” wide around the circumference.

• Option #5 – Demolish and remove 10 small bbq grills, saw cut and grind down and remove the bbq grill at the base of the concrete. Also demolish and remove 3 small bbq grills and concrete bases they are anchored in at the day use area by the lake. Install (bolt down using 304 stainless steel concrete wedge anchors ½” x 3- 3/4”) 10 small bbq grills into existing concrete pads. Install 3 concrete pads/tube using 12” round diameter tubes 36” deep into the ground. Install (bolt down us-ing 304 stainless steel concrete wedge anchors ½” x 3-3/4”) 3 small bbq grills.

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f. Mineral Ridge Rec Site – 9200 HWY 97 (approximately 3 miles south of US-90), Coeur d’Alene ID 83814, 47°36’55.28” N, 116°40’44.06” W

• Demolish and dispose of existing site furnishings.

• 3 picnic tables and concrete deadheads/chains

• BLM will remove 2 of the 5 total picnic tables.

• 5 picnic tables and 2 concrete deadheads/chains. Chains are 3/8” galva-nized that are12ft long (BLM will supply and install the padlocks for the chains).

• Deadheads are 8” round diameter concrete tubes 24” deep in the ground filled with concrete with a u-shaped pin anchor ½” diameter 15” long sticking out of the concrete so a 3/8” galvanized chain can pull through the opening.

• Option #6 – Demolish and remove 3 small bbq grills, 2 of them remove the con-crete base with them, the other one remove from the concrete and fill in the hole with concrete. Install 3 concrete pads/tubes using 12” round tubes 36” deep into the ground. Install (bolt down using stainless steel concrete wedge anchors ½” x 3-3/4”) 3 small bbq grills.

1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work consists of the following:

1. The work includes demolition and replacement of rec site furnishing at 6 BLM recreation sites. The work includes remove and install new picnic tables and concrete deadhead anchors and chains (when/where required). Remove fire rings and concrete bases, install new fire rings anchoring them the ground with concrete and fill with gravel per the manufacturer instructions. Also, option items to demolish and replace small and large bbq grills and some of the concrete bases and others need to be saw cut and grinded down and use the existing concrete based to anchor them to. For new concrete bases on some of the small bbq grills pour concrete pad/tubes using 12” round tubes 36” deep into the ground.

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

1.4 WORK PHASES

A. The Work shall be conducted in a single phase.

B. Contractor shall submit detailed construction schedule identifying start and stop dates at each site.

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1.5 USE OF PREMISES

A. Contractor shall have full use of premises for construction operations, including use of Project site, during construction period. Contractor's use of premises is limited only by Government right to perform work. Contractor will have reasonable use of power, water and restrooms if the site has those amenities.

B. Schedule and sequence operations necessary to complete the work, including coordination with other crafts relative to the Contractor's requirements. Schedule Work in such manner as to avoid delays in overall construction and permit proper installation of work.

1.6 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. Site closures will be permitted, when required, upon specific approval of Contracting Officer.

1.7 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Due to remote nature of sites, work shall have no time restrictions.

B. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays or at night may not be performed without prior consent from the Contracting Officer. Submit requests 48 hours in advance of the work to the Contracting Officer for approval.

C. No signs or advertisements (except those specified) shall be displayed on the construction site or within the premises unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

D. Existing Utilities

1. Existing Utilities: Notify Contracting Officer and utility companies of proposed locations and times for excavation.

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

3. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, repair utility. An equitable adjustment will be made in accordance with the Changes clause of the contract.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 011000

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MOBILIZATION

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SECTION 012000 - MOBILIZATION

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1.01 SUMMARY

A. The work consists of the mobilization and demobilization of the contractor's forces and equipment necessary for performing the work required under the Contract. This work shall consist of preparatory work and operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site, and for all other work and operations that must be performed or that cause costs to be incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site.

B. This item also includes the cost of transportation of Contractor’s personnel, materials, and equipment to and from the job site during accomplishment of the project.

C. Mobilization will not be considered as work in fulfilling the contract requirements for commencement of work.

D. The cost of any required bonds may also be included in mobilization.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

2.3.01 GENERAL

A. The Contractor shall do the necessary preparatory work and operations, including but not limited to, those required for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site to assure completion of the project within the required time frames.

3.3.02 BASIC MOBILIZATION

A. Mobilization for contact work at or near major administrative sites as identified in the contract documents.

PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.4.01 PROGRESS PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE AS FOLLOWS:

A. When 5 percent or more of the original bid amount (per site) is earned from other pay items, 25 percent of the amount for mobilization will be paid.

B. When 10 percent or more of the original bid amount (per site) is earned from other pay items, 50 percent of the amount for mobilization will be paid.

C. When 50 percent or more of the total amount (per site) is earned, 100 percent of the amount bid for mobilization will be paid.

D. The total of all payments shall not exceed the original contract amount for this item.

END OF SECTION

5/12/25 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

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SECTION 012600 - CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

1.2 MINOR MODIFICATIONS IN THE WORK

A. Contracting Officer will issue supplemental instructions authorizing minor modifications 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 modifications in the Work that may require adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time. If necessary, the description will include supplemental or revised Drawings and Specifications.

1. Proposal Requests issued by Contracting Officer are for information only. Do not consider them instructions either to stop work in progress or to execute the proposed modification.

2. Within 20 days after receipt of Proposal Request, submit a quotation estimating cost adjustments to the Contract Sum and the Contract Time necessary to execute the modification.

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

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

c. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the modification.

d. Include an updated Contractor's Construction Schedule that indicates the effect of the modification, including, but not limited to, modifications in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.

B. Contractor-Initiated Proposal Requests: If latent or unforeseen conditions require modifications to the Contract, Contractor may propose modifications by submitting a request for a modification to Contracting Officer.

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

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

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

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

5. Include an updated Contractor's Construction Schedule that indicates the effect of the modification, including, but not limited to, modifications in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.

6. Comply with requirements in Division 01 Section "Product Requirements" if the proposed modification requires substitution of one product or system for product or system specified.

C. Proposal Request Form: Use forms provided by Contracting Officer.

1.4 MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

A. On Contracting Officer's approval of a Proposal Request, Contracting Officer will issue a Modification for signatures.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 012600

5/12/25 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

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SECTION 013300 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, Design Computations, and other submittals.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Contracting Officer's responsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Contracting Officer's responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

C. Portable Document Format (PDF): An open standard file format licensed by Adobe Systems used for representing documents in a device-independent and display resolution-independent fixed-layout document format.

1.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

2. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

a. Contracting Officer reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

B. Submittals Schedule: Contractor to provide submittals in a timely manner and cognizant of fabrication and delivery times so as not to impact the period of performance.

C. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Contracting Officer's receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including resubmittals.

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1. Initial Review: Allow 14 calendar days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required. Contracting Officer will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. Intermediate Review: If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.

3. Resubmittal Review: Allow 14 calendar days for review of each resubmittal.

D. Paper Submittals:

1. Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification; include name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

2. Provide a space approximately 3 by 3 inches on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by Contracting Officer.

3. Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Architect.

d. Name and address of Contractor.

e. Name and address of subcontractor.

f. Name of firm or entity that prepared submittal.

g. Name and address of supplier.

h. Name of manufacturer.

i. Submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

1) Submittal number shall use Specification Section number followed by a decimal point and then a sequential number (e.g., 061000.01). Resubmittals shall include an alphabetic suffix after another decimal point (e.g., 061000.01.A). Work schedule and value schedules shall be numbers

01000.01 and 01000.02.

j. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

k. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

l. Location(s) where product is to be installed, as appropriate.

m. Other necessary identification.

E. Cover Sheet

1. Ensure that cover sheet includes following information:

a. Submittal Number

b. Contract Number

c. Specification section number and title, paragraph, and complete description of item being submitted. Be specific and clearly identify what is being submitted. When appropriate, reference a specific sheet and detail of the Drawings. Note multiple items individually.

d. Signature and date.

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e. Name and telephone number of individual to contact for further information, if other than Contractor.

2. Submitted Information: Link submittal to cover sheet by contract number, project name, and submittal number. Stamp is recommended but may be hand-written on each copy;

ensure submittal stamp includes project name and contract number and blank space in which to write submittal number. Stamp or write this information on all copies.

F. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise specifically identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

G. Approved Equals:

1. For each item proposed as an “or approved equal,” submit supporting data, including:

a. Drawings and samples as appropriate.

b. Comparison of the characteristics of the proposed item with that specified.

c. Changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

d. Name, address, and telephone number of vendor.

e. Manufacturer’s literature regarding installation, operation, and maintenance, including schematics for electrical and hydraulic systems, lubrication requirements, and parts lists. Describe availability of maintenance service, and state source of replacement materials.

2. A request for approval constitutes a representation that Contractor:

a. Has investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified.

b. Will provide the same warranties for the proposed item as for the item specified.

c. Has determined that the proposed item is compatible with interfacing items.

d. Will coordinate the installation of an approved item and make all changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

e. Waives all claims for additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of the substitution.

H. Electronic Submittals: Prepare submittals as PDF package, incorporating complete information into each PDF file. Name PDF file with submittal number.

I. Resubmittals: Make resubmittals in same form and number of copies as initial submittal.

1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

2. Note date and content of revision in label or title block and clearly indicate extent of revision.

3. Resubmit submittals until they are marked "<Insert approval notation from Contracting

Officer's action stamp>."

J. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, authorities having jurisdiction, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities. Show distribution on transmittal forms.

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K. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating "“Approved” or “Approved with notations”. taken by Contracting Officer.

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

f. Printed performance curves.

g. Operational range diagrams.

h. Compliance with specified referenced standards.

i. Testing by recognized testing agency.

j. Standard color charts

k. Availability and delivery time information

l. Clearances required to other construction, if not indicated on accompanying Shop

Drawings

C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

1. Preparation: Fully illustrate requirements in the Contract Documents. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products.

c. Fabrication and installation drawings.

d. Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

e. Wiring diagrams showing field-installed wiring, including power, signal, and control wiring.

f. Shopwork manufacturing instructions.

g. Templates and patterns.

h. Schedules.

i. Notation of coordination requirements.

j. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

k. Relationship to adjoining construction clearly indicated.

l. Seal and signature of professional engineer if specified.

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m. Wiring Diagrams: Differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

n. Compliance with specified standards

2. Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns, and similar full-size drawings, submit Shop Drawings on sheets at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches but no larger than 22 by 34 inches.

D. Samples: Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture for a check of these characteristics with other elements and for a comparison of these characteristics between submittal and actual component as delivered and installed.

1. Transmit Samples that contain multiple, related components such as accessories together in one submittal package.

2. Identification: Attach label on unexposed side of Samples that includes the following:

a. Project name and submittal number

b. Generic description of Sample.

c. Product name and name of manufacturer.

d. Sample source.

e. Number and title of applicable Specification Section.

f. Specification paragraph number and generic name of each item

g. Locations of use.

h. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

3. Email Transmittal: Provide PDF transmittal. Include digital image file illustrating Sample characteristics, and identification information for record.

4. Paper Transmittal: Include paper transmittal including complete submittal information indicated.

5. Disposition: Maintain sets of approved Samples at Project site, available for quality-control comparisons throughout the course of construction activity. Sample sets may be used to determine final acceptance of construction associated with each set.

6. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer's color charts consisting of units or sections of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available. Color selections will be made only after all related color samples have been received.

a. Number of Samples: Submit one full set(s) of available choices where color, pattern, texture, or similar characteristics are required to be selected from manufacturer's product line. Contracting Officer will return submittal with options selected.

7. Samples for Verification: Submit full-size units or Samples of size indicated, prepared from same material to be used for the Work, cured and finished in manner specified, and physically identical with material or product proposed for use, and that show full range of color and texture variations expected. Samples include, but are not limited to, the following: partial sections of manufactured or fabricated components; small cuts or containers of materials; complete units of repetitively used materials; swatches showing color, texture, and pattern; color range sets; and components used for independent testing and inspection.

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E. Product Schedule or List: As required in individual Specification Sections, prepare a written summary indicating types of products required for the Work and their intended location.

F. Subcontract List: Prepare a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work, including those who are to furnish products or equipment fabricated to a special design.

1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.

1. Certificates and Certifications: Provide notarized statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification, signed by officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity. State that the named product conforms to the Contract requirements. Submit certificate with a certified copy of test results or certify that such test results are on file with the manufacturer and will be furnished to Contracting Officer upon request. Provide name and address of manufacturer, testing agency, and date of tests. The certificate shall set forth the means of identification which will permit field determination of the product delivered as being the product covered by the certification.

2. Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Quality Requirements."

B. Coordination Drawings: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Project Management and Coordination."

C. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Construction Progress Documentation."

D. Conformance Certificates: Prepare written certification that material complies with Contract Documents. Include evidence prior to sampling and testing.

E. Welding Certificates: Prepare written certification that welding procedures and personnel comply with requirements in the Contract Documents. Submit record of Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) on AWS forms. Include names of firms and personnel certified.

F. Installer Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that Installer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents and, where required, is authorized by manufacturer for this specific Project.

G. Manufacturer Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that manufacturer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents. Include evidence of manufacturing experience where required.

H. Product Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that product complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

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I. Material Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that material complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

J. Field Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed either during installation of product or after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with requirements in the Contract Documents.

K. Maintenance Data: Prepare written and graphic instructions and procedures for operation and normal maintenance of products and equipment. Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Operation and Maintenance Data."

L. Manufacturer's Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer's recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product or equipment. Include name of product and name, address, and telephone number of manufacturer.

M. Insurance Certificates and Bonds: Prepare written information indicating current status of insurance or bonding coverage. Include name of entity covered by insurance or bond, limits of coverage, amounts of deductibles, if any, and term of the coverage.

1.6 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW

A. Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Contractor shall indicate approval and sign off on submittal cover sheet before submitting to Contracting Officer.

B. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Project name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

1.7 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S ACTION

A. Contracting Officer will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

B. Action Submittals: Contracting Officer will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return it. Contracting Officer will stamp each submittal with an action stamp and will mark stamp appropriately to indicate action taken, as follows:

1. APPROVED

2. APPROVED AS NOTED

3. FOR RECORD ONLY

4. REJECTED

5. REVISE AND RESUBMIT

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C. Informational Submittals: Contracting Officer will review each submittal and will not return it, or will return it if it does not comply with requirements. Contracting Officer will forward each submittal to appropriate party.

D. Partial submittals are not acceptable, will be considered nonresponsive, and will be returned without review.

E. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents may not be reviewed and may be discarded.

F. Written approval of submittals is indication that Contractor's submittals have been reviewed and there are no objections, except as noted.

G. Installation of material on basis of written approval of submittals shall not relieve Contractor of responsibility for incorporating material that conforms to requirements of Contract Documents.

H. Written approval of deviations shall apply only to those deviations or omissions from the requirements of Contract Documents brought to Contracting Officer's attention in writing.

I. After written approval of an item, Contractor may submit substitution for approval, if approved item cannot be purchased or delivered in time to avoid delay in completion of the project.

J. Measurements: Where approved manufacturer's diagrams and shop drawings give specific measurements or rough-in dimensions for equipment, these dimensions shall take precedence over dimensions indicated on Drawings.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not used)

END OF SECTION 013300

5/12/25 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 016000 – PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for selection of products for use in Project; product delivery, storage, and handling; manufacturers' standard warranties on products;

special warranties; product substitutions; and comparable products.

B. See Divisions 02 through 49 Sections for specific requirements for warranties on products and installations specified to be warranted.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Products: Items purchased for incorporating into the Work, whether purchased for Project or taken from previously purchased stock. The term "product" includes the terms "material," "equipment," "system," and terms of similar intent.

1. Named Products: Items identified by manufacturer's product name, including make or model number or other designation shown or listed in manufacturer's published product literature, that is current as of date of the Contract Documents.

2. New Products: Items that have not previously been incorporated into another project or facility. Products salvaged or recycled from other projects are not considered new products.

3. Comparable Product: Product that is demonstrated and approved through submittal process, or where indicated as a product substitution, to have the indicated qualities related to type, function, dimension, in-service performance, physical properties, appearance, and other characteristics that equal or exceed those of specified product.

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

C. Basis-of-Design Product Specification: Where a specific manufacturer's product is named and accompanied by the words "basis of design," including make or model number or other designation, to establish the significant qualities related to type, function, dimension, in-service performance, physical properties, appearance, and other characteristics for purposes of evaluating comparable products of other named manufacturers.

D. Biobased Materials: As defined in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, for purposes of Federal procurement of biobased products, “biobased” means a “commercial or industrial product (other than food or feed) that is composed, in whole or in significant part, of biological products or renewable domestic agricultural materials (including plant, animal, and marine materials) or forestry materials.” Biobased materials also include fuels, chemicals, building materials, or

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1. Biobased content: The amount of biobased carbon in the material or product as a percentage of weight (mass) of the total organic carbon in the material or product.

E. Chain-of-Custody: Process whereby a product or material is maintained under the physical possession or control during its entire life cycle.

F. Environmentally preferable products: Products and services that have a lesser or reduced effect on the environment in comparison to conventional products and services. Refer to EPA’s Final Guidance on Environmentally Preferable Purchasing for more information http://www.epa.gov/oppt/epp/.

G. Stewardship: Responsible use and management of resources in support of sustainability.

H. Sustainability: The maintenance of ecosystem components and functions for future generations.

1. Recycled Content Materials: Products that contain pre-consumer or post-consumer materials as all or part of their feedstock. Recycled content claim shall be consistent with ISO 140001 Standard for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims.

2. Rapidly Renewable Material: Material made from plants that are typically harvested within a ten-year cycle.

3. Regional Materials: Materials that are manufactured and extracted, harvested, or recovered within a radius of 500 miles from the Project location.

I. Sustainable Development: As defined in ASTM E2114.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

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

1. Substitution Request Form: Use form provided by Government.

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

a. Statement indicating why specified material or product cannot be provided.

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

c. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitution with those of the Work specified. Significant qualities may include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, and specific features and requirements indicated. Provide sufficient calculations and data to justify selection of proposed item and permit comparisons.

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d. Product Data, including technical data, drawings, performance information, and descriptions of products and fabrication and installation procedures. . Show complete layout of system, except that which is identical to Contract Documents, unless unchanged portion must be shown to indicate clearances. Include drawings, same (or larger) scale as Contract Drawings, marked to show differences.

e. Samples, where applicable or requested.

f. List of similar installations for completed projects with project names and addresses and names and addresses of architects and owners.

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

h. Research/evaluation reports evidencing compliance with building code in effect for

Project, from a model code organization acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

i. Detailed comparison of Contractor's Construction Schedule using proposed substitution with products specified for the Work, including effect on the overall Contract Time. If specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within the Contract Time, include letter from manufacturer, on manufacturer's letterhead, stating lack of availability or delays in delivery.

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

k. Contractor's certification that proposed substitution complies with requirements in the Contract Documents and is appropriate for applications indicated.

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

3. Government Action: If necessary, Contracting Officer will request additional information or documentation for evaluation within 7 days of receipt of a request for substitution.

Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution within 15 days of receipt of request, or 7 days of receipt of additional information or documentation, whichever is later.

a. Form of Acceptance: Modification.

b. Use product specified if Contracting Officer cannot make a decision on use of a proposed substitution within time allocated.

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

1. Government Action: if necessary, Contracting Officer will request additional information or documentation for evaluation within one week of receipt of a comparable product request. Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of approval or rejection of proposed comparable product request within 15 days of receipt of request, or 7 days of receipt of additional information or documentation, whichever is later.

a. Form of Approval: As specified in Division 01 Section "Submittal Procedures."

b. Use product specified if Contracting Officer cannot make a decision on use of a comparable product request within time allocated.

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C. Basis-of-Design Product Specification Submittal: Comply with requirements in Division 01 Section "Submittal Procedures." Show compliance with requirements.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Compatibility of Options: If Contractor is given option of selecting between two or more products for use on Project, product selected shall be compatible with products previously selected, even if previously selected products were also options.

1.5 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver, store, and handle products using means and methods that will prevent damage, deterioration, and loss, including theft. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.

B. Delivery and Handling:

1. Schedule delivery to minimize long-term storage at Project site and to prevent overcrowding of construction spaces.

2. Coordinate delivery with installation time to ensure minimum holding time for items that are flammable, hazardous, easily damaged, or sensitive to deterioration, theft, and other losses.

3. Deliver products to Project site in an undamaged condition in manufacturer's original sealed container or other packaging system, complete with labels and instructions for handling, storing, unpacking, protecting, and installing.

4. Load and unload products in manner that protects from damage.

5. Inspect products on delivery to ensure compliance with the Contract Documents and to ensure that products are undamaged and properly protected.

C. Storage:

1. Store products to allow for inspection and measurement of quantity or counting of units.

2. Store materials in a manner that will not endanger Project structure.

3. Store products that are subject to damage by the elements, under cover in a weathertight enclosure above ground, with ventilation adequate to prevent condensation.

4. Store cementitious products and materials on elevated platforms.

5. Store foam plastic from exposure to sunlight, except to extent necessary for period of installation and concealment.

6. Comply with product manufacturer's written instructions for temperature, humidity, ventilation, and weather-protection requirements for storage.

7. Protect stored products from damage and liquids from freezing.

1.6 PRODUCT WARRANTIES

A. Warranties specified in other Sections shall be in addition to, and run concurrent with, other warranties required by the Contract Documents. Manufacturer's disclaimers and limitations on

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1. Manufacturer's Warranty: Preprinted written warranty published by individual manufacturer for a particular product and specifically endorsed by manufacturer to Government.

2. Special Warranty: Written warranty required by or incorporated into the Contract Documents, either to extend time limit provided by manufacturer's warranty or to provide more rights for Government.

B. Special Warranties: Prepare a written document that contains appropriate terms and identification, ready for execution. Submit a draft for approval before final execution.

1. Manufacturer's Standard Form: Modified to include Project-specific information and properly executed.

2. Specified Form: When specified forms are included with the Specifications, prepare a written document using appropriate form properly executed.

3. Refer to Divisions 02 through 49 Sections for specific content requirements and particular requirements for submitting special warranties.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PRODUCT SELECTION PROCEDURES

A. General Product Requirements: Provide products that comply with the Contract Documents, that are undamaged and, unless otherwise indicated, that are new at time of installation.

1. Provide products complete with accessories, trim, finish, fasteners, and other items needed for a complete installation and indicated use and effect.

2. Standard Products: If available, and unless custom products or nonstandard options are specified, provide standard products of types that have been produced and used successfully in similar situations on other projects.

3. Government reserves the right to limit selection to products with warranties not in conflict with requirements of the Contract Documents.

4. Where products are accompanied by the term "as selected," Contracting Officer will make selection.

5. Where products are accompanied by the term "match sample," sample to be matched is Contracting Officer's.

6. Descriptive, performance, and reference standard requirements in the Specifications establish "salient characteristics" of products.

B. Product Selection Procedures:

1. Product: Where Specifications name a single product and manufacturer, provide the named product that complies with requirements.

2. Manufacturer/Source: Where Specifications name a single manufacturer or source, provide a product by the named manufacturer or source that complies with requirements.

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3. Limited List of Products: Where Specifications include a list of names of both manufacturers and products, provide one of the products listed that complies with requirements. Comparable products or substitutions for Contractor's convenience will be considered.

4. Basis-of-Design Product: Where Specifications name a product and include a list of manufacturers, provide the specified product or a comparable product by one of the other named manufacturers. Drawings and Specifications indicate sizes, profiles, dimensions, and other characteristics that are based on the product named. Comply with provisions in Part 2 "Comparable Products" Article for consideration of an unnamed product by the other named manufacturers.

5. Visual Matching Specification: Where Specifications require matching an established Sample, select a product that complies with requirements and matches Contracting Officer's sample. Contracting Officer's decision will be final on whether a proposed product matches.

a. If no product available within specified category matches and complies with other specified requirements, comply with provisions in Part 2 "Product Substitutions" Article for proposal of product.

6. Visual Selection Specification: Where Specifications include the phrase "as selected from manufacturer's colors, patterns, textures" or a similar phrase, select a product that complies with other specified requirements.

a. Standard Range: Where Specifications include the phrase "standard range of colors, patterns, textures" or similar phrase, Contracting Officer will select color, pattern, density, or texture from manufacturer's product line that does not include premium items.

b. Full Range: Where Specifications include the phrase "full range of colors, patterns, textures" or similar phrase, Contracting Officer will select color, pattern, density, or texture from manufacturer's product line that includes both standard and premium items.

2.2 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS

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

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

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

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

4. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

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5. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's Construction Schedule.

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

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

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

9. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

2.3 COMPARABLE PRODUCTS

A. Conditions: Contracting Officer will consider Contractor's request for comparable product when the following conditions are satisfied.