Division 01 Specs Combined.pdf

World Trade Bridge Land Port of Entry Laredo, Texas Kahua #356

October 2024 DB Summary 011000 - 1

SECTION 011000 – SUMMARY DB VERSION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Name and Location: World Trade Bridge LPOE - Select Paving Replacement and Repairs – Laredo, Texas

B. Project Summary Description: Replace select sections of pavements at the World Trade Bridge Land Port of Entry as defined in the design documents.

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. Consultants: No Key Consultants

F. CMa: To Be Determined

G. Partnering Consultant: See GSA’s Partnering with the Public Building Service Policy dated March 5, 2014.

H. The Contracting Officer for the project is: Jason Gerloff 819 Taylor Street, 11th Floor Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Ph: (817) 201-8269 jason.gerloff@gsa.gov

1.2 WORK SEQUENCE

A. The work shall be conducted in multiple phases across the site. The Contractor shall coordinate phasing and scheduling with GSA and the Port prior to the start of construction.

Before work is started, the Contractor shall arrange/coordinate with the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) a sequence of procedure, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment.

WORK BY OTHER CONTRACTORS

A. The Contractor shall cooperate with CBP operations at the site which cannot be shut down for construction, including providing labor materials, and other costs necessary to satisfactorily coordinate the Contract work with CBP Land Port of Entry operations.

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1.4 SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. The project includes the following Government furnished property to be installed by the Contractor.

The contractor shall advise GSA at least 30 days in advance of when the property shall be delivered.

NOT APPLICABLE.

1.5 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. NOT APPLICABLE

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.

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

World Trade Bridge LPOE Pavement Replacement and Repairs Laredo, TX

DB Work Restrictions 011400 - 1

SECTION 011400 - WORK RESTRICTIONS

1.1 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. The Contractor will review and document the existing conditions surrounding the project premises.

Provide documentation to GSA prior to the commencement of any construction activity.

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

1. Confine operations at the site to areas indicated in plans. Do not disturb portions of the site beyond the areas in which Work is indicated.

2. 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.

3. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of material and equipment on site.

4. Maintain port operations in a safe and functional condition throughout the construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations to the satisfaction of the government. Take precautions to protect the facility, its occupants and the public during the construction period. A representative of the Contractor shall be available to arrive on site within one (1) hour of notice should an emergency occur.

5. Keep active roadways and work areas free from accumulation of waste material, rubbish, construction debris and construction materials.

6. Space on the premises will be made available for the Contractor's storage and related activities, provided that its use will not interfere with operations of the Government.

Arrange and gain approval for use of this space through the Contracting Officer.

7. Use of the existing site access will be shared with Government activities on a first-come-first-served, wait-your-turn basis. The port is available for the delivery of materials, tools, and supplies between 8 AM and Midnight..

8. 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 Contractor and shall be removed from the site. Storage or sale of excess salvageable materials and equipment is not permitted on site.

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

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10. The contractor shall submit a silica work exposure plan that must be sufficient to minimize the release of visible dust and minimize the accumulation of visible airborne dust before commencing construction activities.

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

12. Limited parking will be available on site during working hours for building occupants. The Contractor and Contractor's employees shall make their own arrangements for vehicle parking off site as necessary.

13. Cell Phones: Contractor is to provide company cell phones during this contract. Cell phones are only permitted in construction areas and contractor’s office space.

14. No apparatus with an open flame is allowed to be used within the port without the prior receipt of a burn permit. Contact the Field Office to obtain burn permits. Burn permits are required for each separate occurrence.

15. Permits: Refer to FAR 52.236-7

16. The work shall be sequenced to minimize disruption to Port operations, visitors, and maintenance activities. To the greatest extent feasible, demolition work should not take place until supplies are on hand to perform new work.

17. Coordinate with the GSA Building Manager and the COR for site access.

18. Coordinate with the GSA Building Manager and the COR on correct response procedures for any building system alarms occurring during or resulting from the construction process.

19. All facility systems outside the immediate construction area shall be kept fully operational during normal working hours.

20. Protect port facility from flying debris.

21. Coordinate with the GSA building manager and CBP Port operations as to the use of cameras within the Port.

1.2 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY

A. The GSA (or tenant agency) will occupy the site during the entire period of construction. Cooperate with the GSA's and CBP’s representatives during construction operations to minimize conflicts, mitigate noise, and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work in a manner that does not interfere with the GSA and CBP (or other gov agencies) operations.

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

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1. Upon occupancy, GSA will assume responsibility for maintenance and custodial service for the occupied portions of the work site.

1.3 WORKING HOURS

A. Government Occupied Hours: Government personnel are scheduled to occupy the building during the following hours on weekdays, Monday through Friday, except for established Government Holidays 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM

B. Government Unoccupied Hours: Government personnel are not scheduled to occupy the building during times not indicated as Government Occupied Hours.

C. Contractor's General Working Hours: The Contractor working hours shall be generally established to occur during Government Occupied Hours.

D. Contractor's Required Working Hours: The following work shall be performed during Government Unoccupied Hours:

1. Noisy and/or odor-producing work that may disrupt CBP operations in active roadways.

E. 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.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 011400

DB Options 012300 - 1

SECTION 012400 – OPTIONS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. “Option” means a unilateral right in a contract by which, for a specified time, GSA may elect to purchase additional scope of work, products, materials, equipment, systems or installation methods described in the Contract Documents.

B. The amount for an option is the total adjustment from the Base Bid to incorporate the option work into the project.

C. Option work shall include miscellaneous devices, accessory objects and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation, whether or not mentioned as part of the option description.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF OPTIONS

Base Award: Design Construction Options

Option 1: COMPRD1(Commercial Primary Road 1) Option 8: COMSRD2 (Commercial Secondary Road 2) Option 2: COMPRD2 (Commercial Primary Road 2) Option 9: COMSRD3 (Commercial Secondary Road 3) Option 3: COMPRD3 (Commercial Primary Road 2) Option 10: NIIRD1 (Non- Intrusive Inspection Road 1) Option 4: COMERD2 (Commercial Exit Road 2) Option 11: CIDOCKPK2 (Commercial Import Dock Parking 2) Option 5: COMEXITRD1(Commercial Exit Road 1) Option 12: CIDOCKRD1 (Commercial Import Dock Road 2) Option 6: COMSRD1(Commercial Secondary Road 1) Option 13: NIIRD2 (Non- Intrusive Inspection Road 2) Option 7: CIDOCKRD2 (Commercial Import Dock Rd 2) Option 14: FMCSARD1(Federal Motor Carrier Safety Assoc. Rd. 1)

END OF SECTION 012400

DB Substitution Procedures 012500-1

SECTION 012500 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

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 012100 Section "Allowances" for products selected under an allowance. NOT

APPLICABLE

2. Division 012300 Section "Alternates" for products selected under an alternate. NOT

APPLICABLE

3. Division 012400 Section “Options” for products selected under an option.

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

1.3 DEFINITIONS

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

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

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

1.4 SUBMITTALS for Cause or Convenience:

A. Substitution Requests: Per Submittal Procedures Section 013300 submit electronic copies through PMIS (Kahua) 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:

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

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 contractors 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 Contractor'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 fragment 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 Contractor to provide a 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. 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 Contractor 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 Contractor 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).

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 Contractor'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 Contractor 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 contractor, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all contractors involved.

B. Substitutions for Convenience 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 Contractor'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 contractor, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all contractors involved.

j. PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 012500

DB Unit Prices 012700 - 1

SECTION 012700 - UNIT PRICES

A. Unit price is defined in the Agreement.

1.1 PROCEDURES

A. Measurement: Method of measurement for each unit price is specified in the section applicable to the work.

B. Verification: The Government reserves the right to reject the Contractor's measurement of work in place that involves use of an established unit price, and to have this work measured at the Government's expense by an independent surveyor.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 UNIT PRICE ITEM SCHEDULE

A. Unit Price Item No. 1: Low Embodied Carbon (LEC) Concrete

1. Description: Low Embodied Carbon Concrete (LEC) according to Division 32 Section Exterior Improvements.

2. Measurement: Cubic Yard of Low Embodied Carbon (LEC) Concrete.

3. Base Bid Quantity: TBD by successful offeror

B. Unit Price Item No. 2: Low Embodied Carbon (LEC) Asphalt

1. Description: Low Embodied Carbon Asphalt (LEC) according to Division 32 Section Exterior Improvements.

2. Measurement: Cubic Yard of Low Embodied Carbon (LEC) Asphalt.

3. Base Bid Quantity: TBD by successful offeror

C. Unit Price Item No. 3: Low Embodied Carbon (LEC) Steel

1. Description: Low Embodied Carbon Steel (LEC) according to Division 32 Section Exterior Improvements.

2. Measurement: Ton of Low Embodied Carbon (LEC) Steel.

3. Base Bid Quantity: TBD by successful offeror

END OF SECTION 012700

SECTION 01 29 00 - PAYMENT PROCEDURES

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and to process Requests for Payment.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Schedule of Values: A detailed written statement (masterformat/uniformat) furnished by the Contractor outlining the portions of the contract sum, which allocates values (price & percentage) for the various parts of the work and used as the basis for payment application and reviewing progress payments. The Agreement provides further details.

B. Request for Payment: A contractor’s invoice and request for progress payment with substantiating information consistent with approved schedule of values.

1.3 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Coordination: Submit completed Schedule of Values no later than [14] calendar days prior to scheduled date of initial Requests for Payment.

B. Schedules for Phased Work: Where the work is separated into phases, provide Schedules showing values correlated with each phase using the standard format referenced below.

C. Format and Content: Contractor shall be responsible to complete the GSA Schedule of Values Workbook and compile the values into GSA’s Project Management System. Contractor will enter values into the workbook prior to GSA’s Project Management System input and provide associated electronic baseline copy to the contracting officer for record. Contractor will follow guidelines in the Schedule of Values workbook to support GSA’s Project Management System upload.

1. Identification: Complete the following Project Identification fields in the Schedule of Values:

a. Project Name

b. Project Number

c. Project Location, City, State

d. Base Contract Number

e. Task Order Number

f. Modification Number

g. GSA Project Manager

h. Contractor's Name and contact information

i. Date of submittal

2. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of Requests for Payment and progress reports.

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a. Work activity – (by division or specific work activity)

b. Dollar value of each specific work activity – both with an amount in dollars and whole cents, and as a percentage of the Contract Sum to nearest one-hundredth percent.

Adjust the amounts to total to the Contract Sum and the percentages to total 100 percent.

c. Each item in the schedule of values and Requests for Payment shall be complete.

Include total cost and proportionate share of general overhead and profit for each item.

(i.e. no stand alone item for Overhead, and Profit)

d. Modifications that affect value.

e. Update affected work branches and subordinate line items and

f. resubmit the schedule of values before the next Request for Payment when Modifications result in a change in the Contract Sum

g. Line item for mobilization and demobilization

h. Line item for close out (% to be negotiated with GSA COR)

3. Options: Provide a separate Schedule of Values for each exercised Option.

4. Each item in the Schedule of Values and Requests for Payment shall be complete. Temporary facilities and other major cost items that are not direct cost of actual work-in-place may be shown either as separate line items in the schedule of values or distributed as general overhead expense, at the government's option.

5. Revise and update workbook in GSA’s Project Management System with all items affecting scope, schedule or cost and resubmit within 14 calendar days as coordinated with project manager or contracting officer. Contractor shall provide a final as-built schedule at project completion.

Update affected work branches and subordinate line items and resubmit the schedule of values before the next Request for Payment when Modifications result in a change in the Contract Sum.

1.4 REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT

A. Requirements for Requests for Payment are in Section III, Terms and Conditions of the Agreement.

B. Provide a completed IRA D&C Submittal: Contract Reporting Form reflecting any necessary updates with each monthly pay application.

C. Each Request for Payment following the initial Request for Payment shall be consistent with previous Requests.

Initial Request for Payment, Request for Payment at time of Substantial Completion, and final Request for Payment involve additional requirements.

B. Payment Request Times: Submit Request for Payment to GSA by the 5th of the month. The period covered by each Request for Payment is one month, ending on the 30th of the month.

1. Submit one electronic draft copy of Request for Payment to the CO or enter in PMIS along with construction progress report seven (7) days prior to the due date for review by GSA. Provide documentation evidencing the cost of work performed to be included in the Request for Payment. Resolve questions resulting from GSA review of draft Request for Payment and construction progress report prior to submitting Request for Payment.

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C. Request Preparation: All payments must be executed by a person authorized to legally bind the Contractor.

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

2. Include amounts for work completed following the effective date of the previous Request for Payment, whether or not payment has been received. Include only amounts for work completed as of effective date of current Request for Payment.

3. Include amounts of Modifications issued before the last day of the construction period covered by Request.

D. Certified Payroll: Submit electronic copies of certified payroll and worker-hour report forms, including individual forms for subcontractors of any tier, to the CMa via PMIS. Report form shall include at-site certified payroll and worker-hour information. Even if no work was performed by contractor or subcontractor during reporting period, certified payroll and worker-hour report form shall be submitted for contractors and subcontractors of any tier stating that no work was performed

E. Stored Materials: Differentiate between items stored on-site and items stored off-site.

1. Provide certificate of insurance, and consent of surety to payment, for stored materials.

2. Provide supporting documentation that verifies the amount requested, such as paid invoices. Match amount requested with amounts indicated on documentation.

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

a. Value of materials previously stored and remaining stored as of the effective date of previous Request for Payment.

b. Value of previously stored materials put in place after the effective date of previous Request for Payment and on or before the effective date of the current Request for Payment.

c. Value of materials stored since effective date of previous Request for Payment and remaining stored as of effective date of current Request for Payment.

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

1. List of subcontractors.

2. Schedule of values.

3. Contractor's construction schedule per Agreement (startup if not final).

4. Products list (preliminary if not final).

5. Sustainable design submission for project materials cost data.

6. Sustainable design action plans.

7. Schedule of unit prices.

8. Submittal schedule (preliminary if not final).

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9. List of Contractor's staff assignments.

10. List of Contractor's principal consultants.

11. Copies of building permits.

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

13. Initial progress report.

14. Report of preconstruction conference.

F. Request for Payment at Substantial Completion: After GSA issues the Notice of Substantial Completion, submit a Request for Payment less previous payments made for portions of the Work claimed as substantially complete.

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

2. This Request shall reflect Notices of Substantial Completion issued previously for GSA occupancy of designated portions of the Work.

G. Final Payment Application:

1. Submit final Application for Payment with releases and supporting documentation not previously submitted and accepted, including, but not limited, to the following:

a. Evidence of completion of Project closeout requirements.

b. Completion of items specified for completion after Substantial Completion.

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

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

e. GSA 1142 – Release of Claims Form and/or

f. GSA 2419 Certification of Progress Payments Form

g. 1413 Statement and Acknowledgement

h. Evidence of having returned GSA issued PIV cards

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

j. Transmittal of required Project construction records to Contracting Officer.

k. Final As-Built Record Drawings

l. Removal of temporary facilities and services.

m. Removal of surplus materials, rubbish, and similar elements.

2. Issuance of Certificate for Payment will constitute representations made separately by the CMa to the CO - based on their individual observations at Site and data comprising Application for Payment - that work has progressed to point indicated and that - to the best of Construction

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Manager's knowledge, information, and belief - quality of work is in accordance with Contract Documents.

H. Foregoing representations are subject to evaluation of work for conformance with Contract Documents upon Substantial Completion, to results of subsequent tests and inspections, to minor deviations from Contract Documents correctable prior to completion, and to specific qualifications expressed by CMa.

I. Issuance of Certificate for Payment will further constitute representation that Contractor is entitled to payment in amount certified. However, issuance of Certificate for Payment will not be representation that the CMa has:

1. Made exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections to check quality or quantity of work.

2. Reviewed construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures.

3. Reviewed copies of requisitions received from subcontractors and material suppliers and other data requested by Contracting Officer to substantiate Contractor's right to payment.

4. Made examination to ascertain how or for what purpose the Contractor has used money previously paid on account of Contract Sum.

J. The CMa may decide not to certify payment and may withhold Certificate for Payment in whole or in part, to extent reasonably necessary to protect the Government, if in CMa's opinion representations to CO required in above paragraph cannot be made. If the CMa is unable to certify payment in amount of Application, CMa will notify Contractor and CO in writing of CMa's reasons for withholding certification in whole or in part. If Contractor and CMa cannot agree on a revised amount, the CMa will promptly issue Certificate for Payment for the amount for which the CMa is able to make such representations to the CO.

K. The CMa may also decide not to certify payment or, because of subsequently discovered evidence or subsequent observations, may nullify whole or part of Certificate for Payment previously issued, to such extent as may be necessary in the CMa's opinion to protect the CO from loss because of:

1. Defective work not remedied.

2. Third party claims filed or reasonable evidence indicating probable filing of such claims.

3. Failure of Contractor to make payments properly to Subcontractors or for labor, materials, or equipment.

4. Reasonable evidence that work cannot be completed for unpaid balance of Contract Sum.

5. Damage to Contracting Officer or another contractor.

6. Reasonable evidence that work will not be completed within the Contract Time and that unpaid balance would not be adequate to cover actual or liquidated damages for anticipated delay.

7. Persistent failure to carry out work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

L. Neither CO or designated representative nor CMa shall have obligation to pay or to see to payment of money to a Subcontractor except as may otherwise be required by law.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Used)

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DB Photographic Documentation 013220 - 1

SECTION 013220 - PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.1 GENERAL

A. Regular Construction Progress Photos. Contractor shall document on a monthly basis, key components of the contract document. In addition, Contractor shall document milestones such as inspections, concrete/asphalt placements and other significant occurrences as necessary or with the daily reports.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Digital Photographs: Contractor shall submit and/or upload to (Kahua) PMIS electronic files of each view to the GSA. Submit image files within 3 (three) calendar days of taking photographs.

1. Digital Camera: Minimum resolution of 16 megapixels.

2. Format: Minimum 1080 by 720 pixels, in unaltered original files, with same aspect ratio as the sensor, un-cropped, in a folder named by date of photograph.

3. Identification: Provide the following information with each image description in file metadata tag:

a. Name of Project.

b. Project number.

c. Facility name/location where photo was taken.

d. Project region.

e. Name and contact information for photographer.

f. Name of Architect.

g. Name of CMa.

h. Name of Contractor.

i. Contract number.

j. Date photographs were taken.

k. Weather conditions.

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B. Construction Videos: Contractor shall upload concrete/asphalt placements to (Kahua) PMIS each video to GSA within 3 days of recording. Videos shall

1. Identify each video with the same identification information stated under Digital Photographs.

2. Transcript: Photographer shall upload to (Kahua) PMIS an electronic narrative for each video with each video submission to GSA. Include the same label information as provided on the corresponding video.

C. Web-Based Photographic Documentation: N/A

1.3 USAGE RIGHTS

Comply with General Services Administration Acquisition Manual (GSAM) Clause 552.227-70, Government Rights (Unlimited). See the construction contract for more information.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PHOTOGRAPHIC MEDIA

A. Digital Images: JPEG format with minimum sensor size of 35 resolution minimum 1080 by 720 megapixels or greater.

B. Video Format: Standard definition DVDs or CDs.

1. Identification: Each copy shall have an applied label containing the same identification information stated under Digital Photographs

PART 2 EXECUTION

2.1 COOPERATION WITH PHOTOGRAPHER

A. N/A

2.2 CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS

A. Preconstruction Photographs: Before construction is started, photographers shall take photographs of the site and surrounding properties from different points of view selected by GSA. The contractor may choose to provide additional photographs.

1. Take not less than 10 photographs to show the context of the work area for exterior as required by the scope of services, of existing buildings and conditions adjacent to the project work area in sufficient detail to record the physical conditions at the start of construction.

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2. Frequency: Take photographs weekly coinciding with the cutoff date associated with each application for payment.

3. Number: Take not less than 5 (Five) photographs each time, to best show the status of construction and progress since taking previous photographs.

B. Special Photographs: In addition to periodic photographs, Contractor shall take special photographs of subject matter for purposes of acceptance & turnover of each section of payment.

1. Frequency: Take special photographs at least 6 times during construction. Take at least 8 photographs each time, for a cumulative total of not less than 48 special photographs.

2. At the completion of an area, when requested by GSA and working with GSA representatives, provide 10 Ten exterior photographs as directed.

2.3 CONSTRUCTION VIDEOS

A. Video: Show area of construction and activities during concrete or asphalt placement. Continuous running time shall be displayed at all times. At the start of each video, weather conditions shall be recorded, including temperature reading at the project site.

B. Preconstruction Video: Before construction is started, photographers shall record video of the site and surrounding properties from different points of view selected by GSA.

C. Construction Period Videos: At intervals during construction, photographers shall record video of the project's progress from different points of view. Vantage points shall be selected by the photographer unless otherwise directed by GSA.

1. Frequency: Record videos monthly coinciding with the cutoff date associated with each application for payment.

2. Frequency: Record videos weekly, with timing each month adjusted to coincide with the cutoff date associated with each application for payment.

Recording Time: Minimum recording time for each video session shall be as necessary to show critical work in progress at significant stages such as concrete or asphalt placements.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01 33 00 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes certain administrative and procedural requirements for shop drawings, coordination drawings, schedules, samples and certain other quality assurance submittals.

B. This section does not include requirements and timelines for the following submittals that are included in their respective sections:

1. Inspection and test reports specified in GSA FY23 01 40 00 QUALITY ASSURANCE & QUALITY

CONTROL REQUIREMENTS.

2. Warranties specified in GSA FY23 01 60 00 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS.

3. Closeout submittals specified in GSA FY23 01 77 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES.

4. Record documents specified in GSA FY23 01 78 10 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS.

5. Operation, maintenance and instruction manuals specified in GSA FY23 01 78 22 OPERATION and MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION.

6. Reports, schedules and other submittals specified in GSA FY23 01 32 00 CONSTRUCTION

PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION.

7. Construction Safety and Health Plan as described in GSA FY23 01 59 50 SAFETY and HEALTH.

8. Contractor's Hazard Communication Plan (HCP) as described in GSA FY23 01 59 50 SAFETY and HEALTH.

9. Waste Management Plan as described in GSA FY23 01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT & COORDINATION and GSA FY23 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION NONHAZARDOUS WASTE

MANAGEMENT & DISPOSAL.

10. Contractor's Quality-Control Plan as described in GSA FY23 01 40 00 QUALITY ASSURANCE &

QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENTS.

11. Cutting and Patching Plan as described in GSA FY23 01 73 10 CUTTING & PATCHING.

C. Shop drawings, coordination drawings and schedules are further categorized and defined as follows:

1. Shop drawings include drawings and schedules prepared for specific parts of the project, except for coordination drawings.

2. Coordination drawings are specified in GSA FY23 01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT &

COORDINATION.

3. Product data includes manufacturer's standard catalogs, pamphlets and other printed

October 2023 Submittal Procedures 01 33 00 - 2 materials that show and describe materials and items, and includes but is not limited to the following:

a. Product specifications.

b. Installation instructions.

c. Rough-in diagrams and templates.

d. Mill reports.

D. Samples of actual materials and items shall be provided at such scale to allow delivery for review, as well as for field samples or mock-ups of full-size physical examples erected on-site or elsewhere, to establish a true-scale standard by which the corresponding work will be judged or a standard for compliance testing.

E. Other quality assurance submittals include materials specifically prepared for the project, except drawings and schedules, and include but are not limited to the following:

1. Design data and calculations.

2. Certifications of compliance or conformance.

3. Manufacturer's instructions and field reports.

F. Approvals do not supersede requirements of the contract documents.

1.2 GENERAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities and with the Submittal Schedule specified in GSA FY23 01 32 00 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION. Unless otherwise specified, submittals shall be transmitted via GSA’s electronic Project Management (GSA’s Project Management System) system as PDF electronic files to GSA according to the contractor’s approved construction schedule and submittal schedule. Transmit each submittal sufficiently in advance of the scheduled performance of related construction activities to avoid delaying the Work, allowing for the review times specified for submittals.

1. Coordinate each submittal with other submittals and related activities that require sequential scheduling, to allow for testing, purchase, fabrication and product delivery in a timely manner.

2. Schedule transmittal of different categories of submittals for the same element of Work and for different elements of related parts of the Work at the same time. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, the Contractor shall provide a complete submittal package for each Division of the specification so as to enable the Government to review the related sections together. Coordinate submittals to enable approvals and acceptances so as not to inhibit orderly progress of the Work.

3. Post electronic submittals as PDF electronic files directly to the GSA’s Project Management System specifically established for the Project. GSA will return an annotated file. Annotate

Submittal Procedures 01 33 00 - 3 and retain one copy of file as an electronic project record document file.

4. Allow sufficient time for submittal review, corrections following the initial review, and re-submittal review before activities scheduled after the submittal approval.

5. Failure on the part of the Contractor to indicate approval or acceptance on submittals prior to submission to Contracting Officer will result in their being returned to the Contractor without being acted upon.

6. Any resubmission required after Government review shall be made within 10 calendar days after return of the submittal, unless specifically authorized otherwise by GSA.

7. Submittals which are determined to be incomplete or otherwise substandard will be returned to the Contractor with no further review. Delays due to incomplete or rejected submittals will not be excused.

8. Construction will not be allowed to proceed if submittals are not received in a timely manner, and will not result in an extension to the Contractor's Construction Schedule.

9. Failure by the Contractor to provide the required submittals in a timely manner may result in withheld payments until submittals are up-to-date.

10. Maintain one complete set of submittals at project site.

11. Maintain an organized submittal register at project site. This will be an agenda item for progress meetings.

12. The contractor to schedule and allow a minimum of ten working days for the Architect/Engineer submittal review. The comment period initiates upon the receipt of the submission by the office performing the primary review. The period commences upon issue of the submittal by the office performing the primary review. In the event the architect/engineer receives an extraordinary lengthy or complex submittal whose review may not be able to be accomplished within the stipulated submittal review period, architect/engineer to notify the Construction Manager Agency (CMa) in writing with a request for extended review period within 3 working days of receipt of the submittal. Such submittals may include structural steel, curtain wall, or complex systems requiring coordination with other systems.

B. Submittal Identification and Information: Identify and incorporate information in each electronic submittal file as follows:

1. Assemble each submittal item into a single indexed file incorporating submittal requirements of a single Specification Section and transmittal form with links enabling navigation to each submittal item.

2. Name file with submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

a. File name shall use Contract number and Specification Section number followed by a decimal point and then a sequential number (e.g., LNHS-061000.01). Re-submittals shall include an alphabetic suffix after another decimal point (e.g., LNHS- 061000.01.A).

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3. Provide means for insertion to permanently record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by GSA.

4. Coordinate with Project Management System team. Transmittal Form for Electronic Submittals: Use software-generated form from electronic project management software acceptable to GSA.

a. Project name.

b. GSA project number.

c. Date.

d. Name and address of Architect.

e. Name of Contractor.

f. GSA contract number.

g. Name of firm or entity that prepared the submission.

h. Names of subcontractor, manufacturer, and supplier.

i. Category and type of submittal.

j. Submittal purpose and description.

k. Specification Section number and title.

l. Specification paragraph number or drawing designation and generic name for each of multiple items.

m. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

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

o. Related physical samples submitted directly.

p. Indication of full or partial submission.

q. Transmittal number, numbered consecutively.

r. Submittal and transmittal distribution record.

s. Other necessary identification.

5. Include the following information as keywords in the electronic file metadata:

a. Project name.

b. GSA project number.

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c. Contract number.

d. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

e. Specification paragraph number and generic name of each item.

f. Manufacturer name.

g. Product name and model number.

1.3 SHOP DRAWINGS AND COORDINATION DRAWINGS

A. Submit originally prepared information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not reproduce Contract Documents or copy standard printed materials as the basis for Shop Drawings and Coordination Drawings.

B. Include at minimum the following information on Shop Drawings and Coordination Drawings:

1. Dimensions.

2. Identification of products and materials.

3. Compliance with specified standards.

4. Notation of coordination requirements.

5. Notation of dimensions established by field measurements.

6. Highlighted or circled deviations from the Contract Documents.

C. Sheet size: Except for templates, patterns and similar full-size drawings, submit Shop Drawings and Coordination Drawings on sheets of at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches (215 by 280 mm) but no larger than 30 by 40 inches (750 by 1000 mm).

D. Submittals: Unless otherwise indicated, submit one electronic file (.pdf) of each drawing submission through GSA’s Project Management System. The file will be marked with action taken and returned.

E. Distribution: When submittal is approved or accepted, Contractor shall prepare final electronic files, for the following purposes.

1. One file shall be marked and retained as a "Record Document."

2. Unless otherwise requested, one file shall be provided to the Contracting Officer.

3. Prints will be included in the Operation and Maintenance manuals.

1.4 PRODUCT DATA

A. Collect Product Data into a single submittal for each system or element of construction. Mark each copy to

Submittal Procedures 01 33 00 - 6 show specific product choices and options applicable to the project. Product Data shall include the following information, where applicable:

1. Manufacturer's printed recommendations.

2. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

3. Compliance with recognized testing standards.

4. Applicability of testing agency labels and seals.

5. Notation of dimensions verified for fit by field measurements.

6. Notation of coordination requirements.

B. Preliminary Submittal: Prior to submission of complete Product Data, submit a preliminary single copy of that part of Product Data when selection of options is required, such as for color charts. Preliminary submittal will be returned, with selection noted, for the Contractor's use in subsequent submittals.

C. Submittals: Unless otherwise indicated, submit one electronic copy of each Product Data submittal.