CMS BoC Campus Roofs and Elevators Division 1 specifications Final.pdf

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PROJECT MANUAL

Project Name:

CMS Back on Campus, Roofs and Elevators

Project Number:

Project Location:

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Headquarters

7500 Security Boulevard, Woodlawn, Maryland

Owner:

U.S. General Services Administration

CMa:

Hill International, Inc.

1667 K Street NW, Suite 520, Washington, DC 20006

Date of Issue:

April 28, 2026

Procurement Type:

Design-Build

ISSUED FOR:

Design-Build RFP

CMS Back on Campus, Roofs and Elevators Final Submission Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Headquarters, Woodlawn, MD April 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION 000100 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 88 00 SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 SUMMARY

01 11 00 PROJECT PHASING

01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 25 00 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

01 25 20 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

01 29 00 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

01 30 00 GSA PROJECT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (PMIS)

01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

01 31 10 CRITICAL PATH METHOD (CPM) SCHEDULING

01 32 00 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

01 32 20 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 25 FIRE PREVENTION DURING CONSTRUCTION

01 36 00 CONSTRUCTION-OPERATIONS BUILDING INFORMATION EXCHANGE (COBie)

01 40 00 QUALITY ASSURANCE & CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 REFERENCES

01 50 00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 59 30 SECURITY REGULATIONS

01 59 50 SAFETY AND HEALTH

01 60 00 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

01 70 00 EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

01 73 10 CUTTING AND PATCHING

01 73 20 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

01 73 50 FIRE PREVENTION PRECAUTIONS FOR HOT WORK

01 74 10 CONSTRUCTION INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ) MANAGEMENT

01 77 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

01 78 10 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

01 78 22 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION

01 78 25 BUILDING INFORMATION AND MODELING (BIM)

01 82 00 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Headquarters, Woodlawn, MD

APRIL 2026

Supplemental General Conditions 008800 - 1

SECTION 008800

SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 CMS Campus and Back on Campus, Roofs and Elevators

A. The CMS Headquarters Campus is located at 7500 Security Boulevard, Woodlawn, Maryland. Federally owned and operated, the campus comprises approximately 57.4 acres, four (4) primary interconnected buildings containing approximately 928,292 gross square feet, and 2,961 surface parking spaces. The buildings are located on the central portion of the site and were built in 1995. The remainder of the site is green space, portions of which are designated as wetlands and a wildlife refuge. Outdoor dining, walking trails, and benches are available to the buildings’ occupants. Overall, the buildings and grounds are considered to be in good condition.

B. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has an on-going Back on Campus initiative in support of the Department of Health and Human Services Reduce the Footprint mandate. The Back on Campus Roofs and Elevators includes to replace and renovate the Campus roofs (approximately 300,000 sq ft) and elevators

(6 passenger and 1 freight traction elevators in the Central Building, 6 passenger elevators and 1 freight hydraulic elevators in the South Building, Warehouse elevator).

C. Throughout the construction, all Contractor work practices and plans must be coordinated and controlled to minimize impacts to occupant functions, building operations and security protocols.

PART 2 - CMS Building Operations

A. The provisions outlined in Divisions 1 sections are considered the minimum requirements for the Contractor while working in and around the CMS Campus. Contractor advanced planning, and detailed, approved work plans, as well as daily coordination are required.

B. The Contractor shall have limited use of the portions of the premises scheduled for construction operations.

The Contractor shall coordinate use of the premises to the specific work portions to allow for Government occupancy. See also section 01110 Phasing.

C. Access into the project site will be through Guarded entrances. However, after 8:00pm and weekends, Contractor personnel will need to enter through the Central Building First Level main entrance only. Also, unbadged Contractor personnel that require escorting by CMS badged Contractor must enter the site through the main entrance only. Security screening, identification, sign-in, and escort by a badged Contractor personnel is required.

D. Contractor personnel have to follow the current screening process which will require steel toed boots to be removed and placed on the X-Ray for screening if they set off the magnetometer. Recommendation is to have the crew carry boots in vs wear them in. Also, once staff are GSA badged, they will be to random screening vs 100% visitor screening.

E. At least 1 personnel badged with CMS escorting shall be present in each area of work. Contractor personnel who are not badged shall not be left alone and must be accompanied by someone with escort privileges while inside the CMS building. The contractor shall provide employee lists to share with the GSA field office to upload workers into the PAM systems at least 48 prior to working. If the lists are generally going to be the same groups of individuals the contractor can submit that list and it can be uploaded for the duration of construction.

F. Escort Ratio – In general the ratio is 1:5. The rule is contractor personnel need to be able to see the staff they are escorting. If you are working in an open area with no visual obstructions the ratio can be increased.

G. The utility systems and equipment located within and throughout the North Building, Center Building, South

Building and Warehouse shall remain operational, functional and secured throughout the project duration.

See also section 013100 for requirements and processes for utility service interruptions or outages necessary to complete the project.

H. Use of the existing loading dock facilities is generally permitted for hauling materials, equipment and debris to and from the CMS Back on Campus Roofs and Elevators project. Permission is granted by the GSA Building

Manager on a case by case basis. The loading dock is not to be used for extended Contractor functions, such as dumpster and trash chutes. See also section 011400 for permit, restrictions and security screening requirements on use of existing loading dock throughout construction.

I. Building internal and external egress, corridors and stairways are to remain clear at all times.

2.2 SPECIAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS

A. If the Contractor intends on using trash chutes, a detailed plan is required for review and approval. At minimum, trash chutes are not to be installed where building occupants are in place, or adjacent to exterior pedestrian egress, and preferably not next to windows.

B. Fire watch will be required when construction is ongoing. All spaces will require fire alarm and sprinkler protection, egress signage, emergency lighting to be maintained at all times. Do not use cutting torches until work area is cleared of flammable materials. At concealed spaces, such as duct and pipe interiors, verify condition and contents of hidden space before starting flame-cutting operations. Maintain fire watch and portable fire-suppression devices during flame-cutting operations. Contractor shall furnish suitable type, fully-charged, operable portable fire extinguisher to each fire watcher. The Contractor shall provide fire watchers who know how to operate the fire extinguisher, how to initiate a fire alarm and how to summon the fire department. The Contractor shall notify the GSA Building Manager of all locations where hot work has been performed not less than 30 minutes before the work or no more than 90 minutes after work is completed or stopped for the day. See also section 017350 for Fire Prevention Precautions for Hot Work.

C. Utility Outages:

1. Existing building utilities are operated and maintained by the GSA building management staff. All

Contractor requests for utility service outages must be coordinated through the Construction Manager and approved by the Building Manager.

2. Contractor’s outage requests must be submitted no later than 21 calendar days in advance of the outage date.

3. Outages to existing fire alarm and/or fire protection systems will require 21 calendar days in advance notification.

4. The government will be responsible for supporting all necessary, planned utility outages. However, in the event of unplanned utility interruptions that are the result of Contractor actions, Contractor shall be responsible for the cost impacts to the government.

2.3 OPERATING HOURS FOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

A. The North Building, Center Building, South Building and Warehouse are secure, government facility that is operated 7-days per week/24-hours per day/365-days

B. per year. CMS employees within the CMS Campus observe all federal holidays and any special announced events such as inclement weather curtailment or declared federal observances. In the event that the government closes the CMS Campus due to Inclement weather curtailments, all contractors must follow

Government regulations.

C. Typical construction period operating hours:

D-B is to inform GSA its intention for construction hours for each of DFOW.

1. Elevator Construction

i. Noisy work shall commence no earlier than 6 p.m. and conclude no later than 6:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. Contractor to provide written notice to obtain permission to work Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. Requests will be reviewed and approval may be granted based on project benefit by the CMS and GSA Field Office.

2. Roof Construction

i. Noisy work shall commence no earlier than 6 p.m. and conclude no later than 6:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. Contractor to provide written notice to obtain permission to work Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. Requests will be reviewed and approval may be granted based on project benefit by the CMS and GSA Field Office.

D. Extended hours of construction operations shall be performed at no additional cost to the Government. The following work shall be performed during Government Unoccupied Hours:

1. Noisy producing work that may disrupt tenant operations in adjacent spaces must be performed during off-hours or weekend schedules. Noise levels exceeding 65db or noise levels that are consistent will be considered disrupting tenant functions. Pneumatic or Powdered actuated fasteners are to be utilized during off-hours only.

2. Odor-producing work that may disrupt tenant operations in adjacent spaces must be performed during off-hours or weekend schedules. Usage of a welding smoke eater machinery or ventilate blower properly installed to exhaust fumes outside the building maybe be allowed within the building during normal construction hours, pending GSA Building Manager review. See also section 017410 Construction Indoor Air Quality.

3. Utility outages affecting building operations or tenant functions shall be planned for off hours.

Contractor outage requests must be submitted no later than 21 calendar days in advance of the outage date. GSA Building Management will approve and assist with all utility outage including piping drain downs and lock out of equipment outages. Coordination between CMa, DB and GSA Building Management is required to include advanced planning at progress meetings and three-week look-a-heads to plan scheduled outage request. See also section 013100 for requirements and processes for utility service interruptions or outages necessary to complete the project.

2.4 CONTRACTOR STAGING/PARKING

A. GSA Building Management to confirm space available for Contractor use. These potential areas are at the back of lot “F” near the salt dome and at the north side of the North building between the service road and building. Privacy mesh/screening and fencing around the staging area are required. Staging areas shall keep access to existing utility easements as well as access to existing services, such as salt dome, manholes, valve boxes, and electric hand holes.

B. Parking: Limited parking will be available on site. Contractor parking is confined to the available spaces within the designated contractor staging area. This is intended for the Contractor superintendent and/or project management staff.

1. For Contractor’s laborers, parking is available in the laydown at Lot “H” or in the back of Lot “F” near the salt dome.

2. Contractor trucks and other work vehicles are intended to be parked within designated staging areas.

CMS Security will designate and control all contractors’ access on the CMS Campus as well as parking throughout CMS property.

C. Dumpster is anticipated inside of designated contractor staging but on a case by case basis may be allowed near building so long as there are no impacts to service road, occupied tenants, public egress, etc. If needed, the contractor is to propose staging areas around the North Building, Center Building, South Building and

Warehouse for contractor dumpster, only upon written plan, submitted and approved by GSA Building

Manager. Should dumpster or any other temporary construction be placed on CMS property, then the contractor will be responsible for restoring this property to original condition.

1. Contractors will be required to coordinate with the GSA Field Office for staging of the dumpster at the loading dock.

2.5 CMS HEADQUARTERS FACILITY SECURITY

A. GSA and CMS Security require all contractors, sub-contractors and anyone working or visiting the premises

(via any project) to be HSPD-12 badged and activated in CMS Security System or escorted by person authorized by CMS. Anyone with an HSPD-12 badge will complete a HHS-745 form (for CMS Badge) and HHS-

745A Form (for Escort Privileges) and have their credentials entered into Department of Health and Human

Services (HHS) and the CMS Security Access System for building access and will be allowed access throughout the building pending upon approval through the Security Access System.

B. Upon contract award by GSA, General Contractor employees must start their CIW process to obtain HSPD-12 badges for all of their employees and sub-contractors. See also section 015930 for security requirements.

C. CMS Security requires 48-hour advance notice for all deliveries, the Contractor will be required to complete a

Parking / Delivery request prior to any deliveries, or the delivery will be denied. Minimum information required for notices includes all vehicle information and all passengers’ information if they are visitors. All individuals shall have proper identification. Delivery drivers with a foreign passport will require additional time for clearance.

D. All Contractor materials, equipment, tools, and other construction deliveries are security screened twice, once at north gate to campus (accessed from Dogwood Road) and again at the loading dock. GSA Building

Management or the CMa has to notify Security for access to campus vehicle inspection area and to open the loading dock roll-up door. The Contractor must be onsite to accept the delivery. The south loading dock operations, which are Monday-Friday, 5:30 am – 3 pm and the north loading dock operations, which are

Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 4 pm.

E. CMS Security requires 72-hour notice for after-hour deliveries. The deliveries can come from the Main Security

Blvd Gate.

F. All Contractor material and equipment deliveries to the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services

Headquarters Facility (CMS HQ) Buildings are required to be screened by CMS Security. This includes

Contractor tools, toolboxes arriving at the site. The Screening location is noted on the contract drawings. All deliveries should arrive at the North or Back Gate. The vehicles will be inspected to ensure they are on the delivery access roster for that day. After Inspection of the vehicle and proper ID check of the individuals, the

Contractor will proceed to the loading dock, contact the security officer at the loading dock and will once again show their ID and go through individual screening. The items on the truck will be scanned using the X-

Ray machine. If the items are too bulky the security officer will perform a visual inspection of the items.

G. All Contractor materials, equipment, tools, and other construction deliveries are security screened twice, once at north gate to campus (accessed from Dogwood Road) and again at the loading dock. GSA Building

Management or the CMa has to notify Security for access to campus vehicle inspection area and to open the loading dock roll-up door. The Contractor must be onsite to accept the delivery. There will be no deliveries allowed beyond the loading dock operations, which are Monday-Friday, 5:30 am – 3 pm at south loading dock and Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 4 pm at north loading dock.

PART 3 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 4 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 011000 – SUMMARY

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Name and Location: CMS Back on Campus, Roofs and Elevators Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Headquarters 7500 Security Boulevard, Woodlawn, MD

B. Project Summary Description:

The CMS Headquarters Campus is a federally owned and operated facility located at 7500 Security Boulevard, Woodlawn, Maryland. The campus is located west of Baltimore City at the western end of Security Boulevard. The campus is comprised of approximately 57.4 acres. The site includes four (4) primary interconnected buildings containing approximately 928,292 gross square feet, and 2,961 surface parking spaces. The buildings are located on the central portion of the site and were built in 1995. The remainder of the site is green space, portions of which are designated as wetlands and a wildlife refuge.

Outdoor dining, walking trails, and benches are available to the buildings’ occupants. Overall, the buildings and grounds are in good condition.

The purpose of this project is to replace and renovate the Campus roofs (approximately 300,000 sq ft) and elevators (6 passenger and 1 freight traction elevators in the Central Building, 6 passenger elevators and 1 freight hydraulic elevators in the South Building, Warehouse elevator).

C. Design Build (DB) Contractor: The DB is the prime contractual entity and Designer of Record (DOR) responsible for the proper execution of the work. Responsibility for accuracy and completeness of the final design, delivering high-quality construction, and demonstrating functional performance of all systems lies solely with the DB. Reference to the DB and DOR (regarded as one entity) are used interchangeably. “Contractor,” “DB Contractor,” DB team,” or DB may be used throughout this text with the same meaning.

D. Project Delivery Method: Design Build

E. CMa: Hill International, Inc.; 1667 K Street NW, Suite 520, Washington, DC 20006.

F. CxP: ECS Mid-Atlantic LLC; 1340 Charwood Road, Suite B, Hanover, Maryland 21076 (for Roofs) ATIS; 600 Emerson Road Suite 225 Creve Coeur, Missouri 63141(for Elevators)

G. The Contracting Officer for the project is: Mr. Raymond Porter

1.2 WORK SEQUENCE

A. The work shall be conducted in phases:

1. Roofs (for reference only):

I. North Building II. North Loading Dock

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III. Auxiliary – Next to North Loading Dock IV. Link – Central Building to North Building V. Teleproduction Studio – Central to North Building (requires additional coordination with

CMS/GSA)

VI. Central Building (requires additional coordination with CMS/GSA)

VII. Auditorium (requires additional coordination with CMS/GSA) VIII. Link Central Building to South Building

IX. South Building X. South Loading Dock

XI. Warehouse

2. Elevators (for reference only):

I. Central Building II. South Building

III. Warehouse

1.3 WORK BY OTHER CONTRACTORS

A. The Contractor shall cooperate with other contractors performing on-site work, including providing labor, materials and other costs necessary to satisfactorily coordinate the Contract work with work performed under other contracts.

1. Furniture Vendor

2. Security Vendor

3. Audio / Visual Vendor

4. Others as determined by GSA

1.4 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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

B. Alterations to Existing Conditions: Existing conditions shall be cut, drilled, removed, temporarily removed, or removed and replaced, as necessary for performance of Work under the Contract and in conformance with Health and Safety requirements outlined in section 015950 - Safety and Health.

Existing conditions that are out of alignment (incomplete or substandard) and where exposed by removal of existing work shall be noted and brought to the attention of GSA. Necessary corrective work shall be as directed.

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

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

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

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

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C. Existing structures shall remain in place.

D. Existing utility services with related meters and equipment shall remain in place.

E. Removed items indicated to remain the property of the Government shall be stored on site where directed by the Contracting Officer.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 011000

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SECTION 011100 – PROJECT PHASING

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The intent of this Section is to identify major project sequencing requirements and inform the Design Builder (DB) of Government’s known restrictions that will affect the timing of work and provide general phasing guidelines.

B. The phasing scope described in this Section shall not be deemed to constitute the comprehensive scope of all Contract requirements but is identified herein to assist the DB in the understanding of existing systems and conditions which may affect the DB’s planned work sequence.

C. The DB shall provide necessary resources as needed to perform required services including, but not limited to, those described in the RFP, the construction documents, exhibits, and attachments made a part of the contract to successfully complete the construction work required for Back on Campus, Roofs and Elevators.

D. The ultimate responsibility of comprehensive project phasing rests with the DB. All DB phasing plans must be documented in a submittal and reviewed and approved by the Government prior to commencing with such plan. Also phasing activities shall be reflected in the DB’s baseline schedule (Project Schedule) and monthly updated CPM construction schedules. Refer to Section 013110 – Critical Path Method Scheduling for submission of DB’s Preliminary, Baseline and updated CPM Project Schedules.

1.2 PHASING AROUND CMS OCCUPANCY

A. The project comprises at least two distinct features of work, each with unique occupancy requirements which will influence how construction is sequenced and phased. One construction Notice to Proceed (NTP) date is anticipated on or about September 2026 for first portion. See also section 011000 for milestone dates for design and construction. See Program of Requirements for conceptual phasing plan for reference only. However, there may be opportunities for early work packages which could necessitate more than one construction NTP.

B. Noisy producing work that may disrupt tenant operations in adjacent spaces must be performed during off-hours or weekend schedules. Noise levels exceeding 65db or noise levels that are consistent will be considered disrupting tenant functions.

1.3 BUILDING SYSTEMS INTERFACE

A. Contract work that ties into and/or requires cutting & capping of the operational building systems must be coordinated so that required systems remain fully functional for the duration of this project.

Coordination with the CMa and GSA Building Management staff is required to ensure operations are not impacted during project installations and testing. Following is a brief summary of systems which may require Design Builder awareness and consideration as system tie-ins or cut/cap activities are conducted.

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B. Sprinkler: The building has a full sprinkler system consisting of vertical sprinkler mains, combined risers and sprinkler floor control valve assemblies which are located in the egress stairways. GSA Building Management will work directly with Construction Manager and the DB to coordinate all outage requests in advance with GSA Fire Shop. This also includes daily burning permits which will require coordination between DB, CMa and GSA Building Management and call made daily to GSA Fire Shop and CMS Security. See also section 013100 for requirements and processes for utility service interruptions or outages necessary to complete the project.

C. Existing addressable Fire Alarm: The DB is responsible for a fully operational fire alarm system throughout the renovations. The existing FACP and related systems are to remain in service throughout demolition and renovation phases; there will be de-commissioning of many existing fire alarm points, re-programming and re-testing by AHJ. These efforts are the responsibility of the DB.

DB to survey and verify requirements of existing fire alarm cable and termination panels.

D. Existing IT/AV/PA/Security cabling: Cabling for security, infrastructure technology, Public Address System, and Audio-Visual services may run through the renovation areas but be connected to other occupied spaces. The DB is to identify, protect and relocate prior to demolishing these existing systems.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 011400

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SECTION 011400 - WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESIGN BUILDER USE OF PREMISES

A. The Design Builder (DB) will conduct an existing condition survey surrounding the project premises. Provide documentation in the form of photographs, videos and executive summary narratives in electronic form to the Government prior to the commencement of any construction activity. The survey should include verification of all existing equipment that is to remain.

B. During the construction period, the DB shall have shared use of the designated premises for construction operations, including use of the indicated work site, limited by the Government's right to perform work or retain other DBs to perform work on portions of the project; and to perform operations and maintenance.

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

1. DB use of restroom facilities are generally prohibited. However use of existing restrooms may be permitted for contractors working inside of the building with a written work plan submitted and reviewed by GSA.

2. Confine operations at the site to areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of the site beyond the areas in which Work is indicated including main lobby and entrances, existing egress stairways, passenger and freight elevators, active tenant occupancies.

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

4. Keep public areas, such as hallways, stairs, lobbies and toilet rooms, free from accumulation of waste material, rubbish, construction debris, construction materials and construction dust.

5. Maintain existing building in a safe, secure and weather-tight condition throughout the construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations to the satisfaction of the government. Take precautions to protect the building, its occupants and the public during the construction period. A representative of the DB shall be available to arrive on site within one (1) hour of notice should an emergency occur. Protect building site from flying debris.

6. Upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed and for the duration of the Project, the Design-Builder (DB) shall be fully responsible for all water infiltration. The DB shall maintain on-site materials necessary for water cleanup and roof patching to promptly address and repair any occurrences. The DB contractor shall respond to any water infiltration incident within one (1) hour of notification.

7. Use of the existing loading dock facilities will be shared with Government activities on a first-come-first-served, wait-your-turn basis. Deliveries may come through Dogwood Gate. GSA Building Management or the CMa has to notify Security for access approval at north gate to campus vehicle inspection area and to open the loading dock roll-up door. The DB must be onsite to accept the deliveries. CMS Security requires 72 hour advance notice for after hour deliveries. The deliveries can come through the Main Security Blvd Gate.

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8. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of material and equipment on site. CMS Security requires 48-hour advance notice for all deliveries, the DB will be required to complete a Parking / Delivery request prior to any deliveries, or the delivery will be denied. Minimum information required for notices include all vehicle information and all passengers information if they are visitors. All individuals shall have proper identification.

Delivery driver with a foreign passport will require additional time for clearance. See section 008000 for details on all DB deliveries required to be screened.

9. Existing materials and equipment that are removed as part of the construction operations, and that are not reused or designated to be salvaged as Government property, shall become the property of the DB and shall be removed from the site. Storage or sale of excess salvageable materials and equipment is not permitted on site. The DB shall recycle those materials and provide the government salvage/recycling receipts listing details of the transaction per specification section 017419 “Construction Waste Management and Disposal”.

10. Trash chutes are allowed but only if plan is submitted and approved. Trash chutes are not to be installed where building occupants are in place, or adjacent to exterior pedestrian egress, and preferably not next to windows. CMS Security and GSA Building Management will work with Construction Manager and the General DB to locate onsite laydown location.

11. Existing Elevator Use: Passenger elevators are prohibited from DB and Construction Personnel. Use of GSA's existing freight elevator will be permitted with GSA approval.

However, the freight elevators will be shared with Government activities on a first-come-first-served, wait-your-turn basis. Freight elevators must be protected, cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to GSA. At Substantial Completion, restore elevators to condition existing before initial use, including replacing worn cables, guide shoes, and similar items of limited life. Do not load elevators beyond their rated weight capacity. Provide protective coverings, barriers, devices, signs, or other procedures to protect elevator car and entrance doors and frame. If, despite such protection, elevators become damaged, engage elevator Installer to restore damaged work so no evidence remains of correction work. Return items that cannot be refinished in field to the shop, make required repairs and refinish entire unit, or provide new units as required. If required by local jurisdiction or union, provide temporary phones for elevators. Coordinate with Elevator maintenance DB and GSA Building Management.

12. Temporary Use of Permanent Stairs: Use of existing stairs for construction traffic will be permitted, provided stairs are protected and finishes restored to new condition at time of Substantial Completion. DB to post signage to alert unauthorized people to stay-out. All DB signage must be documented in a signage plan submitted for review and approval by the Government.

a. GSA Building Management will coordinate with the CMS and the DB to designate a single stairwell door for access onto the 3rd floor for all parties authorized to work on the floors (DB, CMa, CMS, GSA or deemed authorized).

b. DBs is responsible to provide construction signage at the doors of the construction floors.

13. Stairwell doors that are locked will not be chalked open. If locked doors require accessibility during the day, notification from the DB to Construction Manager and GSA Building Management Team must be provided.

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14. Pollution producing equipment shall not be located near air intakes where airborne smoke or fumes could be drawn into the building. When not required for powering unloading operations, turn off engines when docked.

15. Smoking is not permitted in or around the building, see Facilities Management Regulation (FMR) Case 2008-102—3. Also see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 41 CFR Part 102-74.

16. No apparatus with an open flame is allowed to be used within the facility without the prior receipt of a burn permit. Contact the CMa and GSA Building Management to obtain burn permits. Burn permits are required for each separate occurrence.

17. County permits and inspections: The DB is responsible for obtaining any necessary permits and making arrangements for any necessary inspections. All fees and payments for permits and inspections shall be the responsibility of the DB, at no additional cost to the Government.

18. Photographs: DB must submit the CMS Form CMS–20001 for permission pass for taking photos and videos inside the building which must be required and approved by CMS Security Management. Coordinate with GSA Building Management as to the use of cameras in the building. Prior to any photography, submit the following information in writing to the GSA Building Management for approval:

a. Company name

c. Name of individual who will be using camera

d. Camera make, model, and serial number

e. Individual shall keep a copy of the approved camera pass whenever they are on site with the camera. All pictures must be reviewed by the GSA Building Management or their designated representative prior to leaving site.

1.2 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY

A. The Government reserves the right to occupy, place, and install equipment in completed areas of the building prior to Substantial Completion, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. The Government's installation of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

B. Prior to partial Government occupancy, mechanical and electrical systems for the space shall be fully operational, and required inspections and tests shall be successfully completed.

C. Upon occupancy, the Government will operate and maintain mechanical and electrical systems serving the occupied portions of the building and assume responsibility for maintenance and custodial service for the occupied portions of the building.

D. The CMS Campus is fully operational during construction duration. Work accomplished during Government Unoccupied Hours shall be performed at no additional cost to the Government.

Contractor shall submit a proposed schedule and gain the Contracting Officer's approval at least 48 hours before proceeding with any work during Government Unoccupied Hours – Monday through Friday 6 p.m. to 6 a.m, and Saturday and Sunday.

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E. Extended hours of construction operations shall be performed at no additional cost to the Government. The following work shall be performed during Government Unoccupied Hours:

F. Noisy producing work that may disrupt tenant operations in adjacent spaces must be performed during off-hours or weekend schedules. Noise levels exceeding 65db or noise levels that are consistent will be considered disrupting tenant functions.

G. Odor-producing work that may disrupt tenant operations in adjacent spaces must be performed during off-hours or weekend schedules. Usage of a welding smoke eater machinery or ventilate blower properly installed to exhaust fumes outside the building maybe be allowed within the building during normal construction hours, pending GSA Building Manager review. See also section 017410 Construction Indoor Air Quality. Coordinate odor-producing work with GSA.

H. Utility outages affecting building operations or tenant functions shall be planned for off hours.

Contractor outage requests must be submitted no later than 21 calendar days in advance of the outage date. GSA Building Management will approve and assist with all utility outage including piping drain downs and lock out of equipment outages. Coordination between CMa, GC and GSA Building Management is required to include advanced planning at progress meetings and three-week look-a-heads to plan scheduled outage request. See also section 013100 for requirements and processes for utility service interruptions or outages necessary to complete the project.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 012500 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The Government is providing the references included in this subsection for information purposes only and is not intended to provide a comprehensive, all-inclusive list of any and all potentially relevant portions of the Contract Documents. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for substitutions.

B. Related Sections:

1. Division 016000 Section "Product Requirements" for requirements for submitting comparable product submittals for products by listed manufacturers.

2. Divisions02 through 49 Sections for specific requirements and limitations for substitutions.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Substitutions: Proposed changes to the Contract Documents by the DB for products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction.

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

2. Substitutions for Convenience: Changes proposed by DB or GSA that are not required in order to meet other Project requirements but may offer advantage to DB or GSA.

1.4 SUBMITTALS for Cause or Convenience:

A. Substitution Requests: Per Submittal Procedures Section 013300 submit electronic copies through PMIS 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: Coordinate through Kahua. See GSA 012500A Substitution Form.

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

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

b. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitution with those of the Work specified. Include annotated copy of applicable specification section.

Significant qualities may include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, sustainable design characteristics, energy and resource performance goals, warranties, and specific features and requirements indicated.

Indicate deviations, if any, from the Work specified.

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

d. Samples, where applicable or requested.

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

f. List of similar installations for completed projects with project name, location and contact information of owner and architect/engineer of record.

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

h. Research reports evidencing compliance with building code in effect for the project, when applicable for the proposed substitution.

i. Detailed comparison of DB's construction schedule using proposed substitution with products specified for the Work. If specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within the Contract Time, include letter from manufacturer, on manufacturer's letterhead, stating date of receipt of purchase order, lack of availability, or delays in delivery. Provide a schedule fragnet with a time impact analysis to allow the Government to consider the proposed substitution.

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

k. Proposed substitution complies with requirements in the Contract Documents except as indicated in the substitution request, is compatible with related materials, and is appropriate for applications indicated.

l. The Contracting Officer may require the DB to provide a DB'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. The Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (CO) or (COR) Action: If necessary, the Contracting Officer or COR will request additional information or documentation for evaluation. The DB shall be entitled to receive notice of action on submittals within a reasonable time, given the volume or complexity of the submittals and the criticality of the affected activities to Substantial Completion as may be indicated in the Project Schedule. The DB shall not be entitled to receive notice of action on submittals containing variations from Contract requirements in less than twenty working days.

(Coordinate with 013300 Submittals).

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1.5 Failure by the government to respond does not constitute acceptance of the proposed substitution.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Compatibility of Substitutions: Investigate and document compatibility of proposed substitution with related products and materials. Engage qualified testing agencies to perform compatibility tests recommended by manufacturers.

1.7 PROCEDURES

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

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Substitutions for Cause: Submit requests for substitution immediately upon discovery of need for change, but not later than 15 days prior to time required for preparation and review of related submittals.

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

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

b. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

c. If requested substitution involves schedule impact DB has identified time impact and a mitigation plan.

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 DB, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all DBs involved.

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B. Substitutions for Convenience the contracting Officer (CO) will consider requests for substitution if received within 30 days of contract award, submittals received after that time may be considered or rejected at discretion of the CO or the COR.

1. Conditions: The CO will consider DB's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied.

a. Requested substitution offers the Government a substantial advantage in cost, time, energy conservation, or other considerations, after deducting additional obligations the Government incurs..

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

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

d. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

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

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

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

h. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

i. If requested substitution involves more than one DB, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all DBs involved.

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 012500

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SECTION 012500 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES ATTACHMENT (use attachments if additional space is required)

1. DATE: REQUEST NO.

2. PROJECT NAME:

3. OWNER’S PROJECT NUMBER:

4. ARCHITECT’S PROJECT NUMBER:

5. DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIED PRODUCT OR SYSTEM:

6. BRAND/TRADE NAME AND MODEL NUMBER OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTION:

7. WHAT EFFECT DOES SUBSTITUTION HAVE ON APPLICABLE CODE REQUIREMENTS?

8. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PROPOSED SUBSTITUTION AND SPECIFIED ITEM:

9. MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY, PROPOSED SUBSTITUTION VS. SPECIFIED ITEM:

10. REASONS FOR REQUESTING SUBSTITUTION:

11. MONETARY CONSIDERATIONS:

a. SPECIFIED PRODUCT:

b. PROPOSED SUBSTITUTION:

12. EFFECTS OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTION ON CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE:

13. CHANGES REQUIRED IN OTHER WORK, ASSEMBLIES, OR PRODUCTS (Include cost implications):

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14. ATTACHED DATA INCLUDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE FOLLOWING (check as applicable):

PRODUCT DATA __ DRAWINGS __ SAMPLES __ TEST DATA __ CODE __ STANDARDS __

15. LIST AVAILABILITY OF MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND REPLACEMENTS PARTS AND

MATERIALS:

16. LIST LICENSE FEES OR ROYALTIES INCLUDED IN PRICING OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTION:

UNDERSIGNED CERTIFIES THAT:

• Proposed substitution has been fully investigated and was determined to be equal or superior to specified products

• Same or better warranty will be furnished for proposed substitution as for specified product

• Costs for assessing, redesigning, engineering, and related services required by Architect to incorporate proposed substitution into the current design will be reimbursed by Contractor to Owner by means of Change Order

• Maintenance services and sources of replacement parts for proposed substitution are same or better than for specified product.

• Proposed substitution has been fully coordinated with adjacent and related Work including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, data, and related connections and services.

• Proposed substitution provides the same or better clearances, functions, and relationship to adjacent Work.

• Proposed substitution will not adversely affect Construction Progress Schedule.

• Acceptance of proposed substitution and related Work will not increase Contract Sum.

o Materials, installation, and related costs associated with proposed substitution including other changes to the Work have been identified and costs included herein.

o Claims for additional costs related to acceptance of proposed substitution that become apparent after incorporation into the Work will be waived by Contractor.

Submitted By: For Use by Owner:

Name: Accepted __ Accepted as Noted __

Signature: Not Accepted __ Received Too Late __

Firm:

Address: Date:

Date of Submission: Owner’s Remarks:

Telephone:

Email:

Contractor Approval:

Name: Signature:

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SECTION 011100 – REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements for handling and processing Requests for Interpretation.

B. Related Sections include the following:

a. Division 0 Document “General Conditions” for procedural requirements governing handling and processing of Contract modifications.

b. Division 1 Section “Project Management and Coordination.”( included electronic project management requirements)

c. Division 1 Section “Submittal Procedures” for submittal requirements for RFI drawings.

d. Division 1 Section “Product Requirements” for product and substitution requirements.

e. Division 1 Section “Project Record Documents” for preparation of documents reflecting “as-built” condition.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Request for Information (RFI): Request from DB seeking interpretation or clarification of some requirement of Contract Documents and not involving change in Contract Sum or Contract Time.

B. Improper RFI: RFI not prepared in accordance with requirements of this Section, including requirement for graphic solution, where appropriate.

C. Frivolous RFI: RFI that requests information that is clearly indicated on or reasonably inferable from Contract Documents.

1.3 GENERAL RFI PROCESS

A. Contract Submit RFI through the Construction Manager utilizing the GSA established Kahua.

B. Number RFIs sequentially using only next sequential number. Do not include subDBs RFI number on form; include date submitted.

a. Each page of attachments to RFI shall bear RFI number and shall be consecutively numbered.

C. Identify Project, pertinent Drawing sheet and detail number, and Specification Section.

Request for Information…