Oneonta_Fire_Alarm_Replacement_-_Solicitation_No._DOL-ETA-17-R-00010.pdf

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PROJECT TITLE: FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AND SMOKE AND FIRE DOOR

REPLACEMENT at the ONEONTA JOB CORPS CENTER, ONEONTA, NEW YORK

The work involves the phased removal and replacement of the existing fire alarm (FA) systems with new addressable fire alarm systems in Buildings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 10 at the Oneonta Job Corps Center. The scope also includes the replacement of certain fire and/or smoke doors in Building 1 and minor modifications to a fire sprinkler system.

Oneonta Job Corps Center 21 Homer Folks Avenue

Oneonta, NY 13820

- This requirement has been set-aside for a competitive Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB)

- The estimated Construction Cost is between $500,000 and $1,000,000

- Please Reference Section C for the Statement of Work.

- Contractor shall submit one copy of the proposal via email to ramso.bryan@dol.gov by the solicitation due date. Paper copy submittals are not required for this solicitation. Include the solicitation number in the subject line of the email.

- Please see Section L for further offeror instructions.

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1. SOLICITATION NO. 2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY

CODE

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

A. NAME B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date):

12A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS? (If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) STANDARD FORM 1442

Prescribed by GSA YFAR (48 CFR) 52.236-1(d) NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION, OFFER

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION SOLICITATION

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL: Bryan Ramso, Contract Specialist (202) 693-3618

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within ____10______ calendar days and complete it within ___270___ calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _____________________________.)

YES NO

A. Sealed offers in original and __One (1)__copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _2:00 PM EST__ (hour) local time _____________________ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, the date and time offers are due

B. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference

D. Offers providing less than ___120 ______ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

NOTICE: SET-ASIDE for Woman Owned Small Business Competitive

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U.S. Department of Labor, ETA/OCM SEE SECTION L Division of Job Corps Procurement 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Room N-4643 Washington DC 20210

52.211-10

X Ten (10) Days

12/20/2016 mailto:ramso.bryan@dol.gov

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO.

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within 90 calendar days after the date offers are due.

CLIN 0001 ………………………………………………………………………………………….….$ _______________

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER 20B. SIGNATURE 20C. OFFER DATE

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c) ( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD Your Contractor agrees offer on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions identified award consummates the contract. which consists of (a) the Government on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further cont-this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract ractual document is necessary.

shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

TO SIGN

30B. SIGNATURE 30C. DATE 31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442(REV. 4-85)BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code)

(Include only if different than Item 14)

(Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation - give number and date of each)

(Type or print)

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

(Type or print) MARIA J. PIZARRO Contracting Officer

Division of Job Corps Procurement

(Type or print)

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

(Must be fully completed by offeror)

(To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

ETA

U.S. Department of Labor ETA Payment Office 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Suite N-4702 Washington, DC 20210

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Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................................... A-1

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM .................................................................................... A-1

SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARDNOTICE: Total SET-ASIDE (Construction, Alteration, or Repair) ................................................................................................................................... A-1

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS .................................................................. B-1

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK ......................................... C-1

[For this Solicitation, there are NO clauses in this Section] ................................. C-Error! Bookmark not defined.

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING ............................................................................................... D-1

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE ....................................................................................... E-1

E.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE .................................. E-1 E.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE ............................................................................................................ E-1

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE ....................................................................................... F-1

F.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE ................................... F-1

F.2 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

ALTERNATE I (APR 1984) ........................................................................................................................ F-1 F.3 52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES--CONSTRUCTION (SEPT 2000) .................................................. F-1 F.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE ..................................................................................................................... F-2 F.5 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE ........................................................................................................................ F-2

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA .............................................................................. G-1

G.1 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE ..................................................................................................... G-1 G.2 PERIODIC PROJECT MEETINGS .............................................................................................................. G-1 G.3 SUBCONTRACTS ........................................................................................................................................ G-1 G.4 SHOP DRAWINGS ....................................................................................................................................... G-1 G.5 OPERATIONS, STORAGE AREAS AND SECURITY .............................................................................. G-2 G.6 PROJECT SAFETY ....................................................................................................................................... G-3 G.7 DISPOSAL OF REFUSE ............................................................................................................................... G-3 G.8 SCHEDULE OF PROGRESS ........................................................................................................................ G-3 G.9 PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR ................................................................................................................ G-4 G.10 METHOD OF PAYMENT .......................................................................................................................... G-4 G.11 FURNISHING INFORMATION AND RECORDS .................................................................................... G-4 G.12 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAWS .................................................................................................... G-5 G.13 REQUIRED INSURANCE .......................................................................................................................... G-5 G.14 EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENTS .................................................................................................................. G-6 G.15 WEATHER DELAYS (EXCUSABLE DELAY) ........................................................................................ G-8 G.16 TEST RESULTS .......................................................................................................................................... G-8 G.17 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION ................................................................................................................ G-8 G.18 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT .......................................................................................................................... G-9 G.19 PRECEDENCE OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CLAUSES ......................................................... G-9 G.20 INVOICE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION .................................................................................... G-10

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................... H-1

H.1 COMMENCEMENT OF WORK .................................................................................................................. H-1 H.2 SUBCONTRACTING RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................... H-1 H.3 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE .......................................................................................................... H-1 H.4 INSTALLATION RULES AND REGULATIONS ...................................................................................... H-1 H.5 SPECIAL UTILITY PROVISION ................................................................................................................ H-1 H.6 DESIGNATION OF GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR ................................................................................... H-1 H.7 ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING SERVICES ........................................................................................... H-1 H.8 SUBMISSION OF CORRESPONDENCE .................................................................................................... H-2 H.9 OTHER CONTRACTORS ............................................................................................................................ H-2 H.10 DISPOSITION OF MATERIAL ................................................................................................................. H-2 H.11 HAZARDOUS OCCUPATION ORDERS .................................................................................................. H-2 H.12 DATA COLLECTION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ............................................................... H-2 H.13 RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS .................................................................................................................. H-3 H.14 INITIATION OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES ............................................................................................ H-3 H.15 MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGE ORDERS .......................................................................................... H-3 H.16 PERMITS ..................................................................................................................................................... H-4 H.17 REGISTRATION AS A WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS (WOSB) ........................................................... H-4

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES ................................................................................................................... I-1

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES ............................................................................................................ I-1

I.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE .....................................I-1 I.2 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILTY OF MATTERS (FEB 2012) ..........................................I-4

I.3 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRCT

AWARDS (JUL 2013) ...................................................................................................................................I-5 I.4 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JUL 2013) ...........I-7

I.5 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS

ACT (DEC 2010) (DEVIATION) ..................................................................................................................I-8 I.6 52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (AUG 2013) ....................................................I-9

I.7 52.223-2 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (SEPT 2013) ........................................................................................I-12

I.8 52.223-3 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICAITON AND MATERIAL

SAFETY DATA (JAN 1997) .......................................................................................................................I-12 I.9 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN ACT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014) ................................I-13

I.10 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS (MAY 2014) ........................................................................................................................I-16 I.11 52.227-4 PATENT INDEMNITY—CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (DEC 2007) ALT I (DEC 2007).I-16 I.12 52.228-15 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS--CONSTRUCTION (OCT 2010) ....................I-17 I.13 52.232-27 PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (MAY 2014) .........................I-18 I.14 52.236-21 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1997) ........................I-23 I.15 52.246-21 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (MAR 1994) .................................................................I-24 I.16 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) ..................................................I-25

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS .................................... J-1

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS ........................................................................................................ J-1

J.1 WAGE DETERMINATION ............................................................................................................................ J-1

J.1 JCH 814 ............................................................................................................................................................ J-1

SECTION K – REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF

OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS ........................................................................................................... K-1

K.1 NOTICE LISTING SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE ..................... K-1 K.2 52.203-2 CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION (APR 1985) ......................... K-1 K.3 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2012) ................................. K-2 K.4 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (APR 2010) ......................... K-4 K.5 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (APR 2012) ........................................ K-5 K.6 52.219-22 SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS STATUS (OCT 1999) ............................................. K-8 K.7 SIGNATURE BLOCK ................................................................................................................................ K-10

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR

RESPONDENTS ........................................................................................................................................ L-1

L.1 NOTICE LISTING SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE ...................... L-1

L.2 52.215-20 REQUIREMENTS FORCERTIFIED COSTOR PRICING DATA AND DATA

OTHER THAN CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA (OCT 2010) ................................................ L-1 L.3 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984) ............................................................................................. L-2

L.4 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999) ................................................. L-2 L.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006) ............................................................................................. L-3 L.6 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE 1 (FEB 1995) .............................. L-4 L.7 52.236-28 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS—CONSTRUCTION (OCT 1997) ...................................... L-4 L.8 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE ........................................ L-4 L.9 52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATIONS (APR1984) ....................................................................... L-5 L.10 GENERAL PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................... L-5

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD ........................................................................... M-1

DOL-ETA-17-R-00010 Section B Supplies or Services and Price/Costs

B-1

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

CLIN SUPPLIES/

SERVICES

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 LS --------- $

Firm Fixed Price

The Contractor shall provide all supervision, personnel, equipment, transportation, material, and other items and services necessary to perform the Construction Services for the Fire Alarm System Replacement and Smoke and Fire Door Replacement at the Oneonta Job Corps Center.

TOTAL $

B.2 DELIVERABLE - RELEASABLE COPIES - FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) permits withholding information under several exemptions, including Exemption 4 which protects "trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person [that is] privileged or confidential," 5 U.S.C. 552(b) (4). Within five business days of contract award, the contractor shall provide a statement that the contract is available for full disclosure under the FOIA or provide a scanned PDF of the redacted copy of the contract identifying the specific potions the contractor believes are covered by the particular exemption requested. Any redactions must be fully supported under the FOIA. In the event the Government notifies the contractor that it does not agree with a proposed redaction, the contractor shall have five business days to submit additional information to support the requested redaction. For subcontracts, within 5 business days of the contractor's award of any subcontract over $500,000 the contractor shall provide the Government a scanned PDF copy of the subcontract with a statement that the copy is either available for full disclosure, or identifying the specific portions believed to be covered by the particular exemption requested.

Redactions should be limited to those protections provided under the FOIA. Following the procedures above, the Government has the right to notify the contractor of any disagreement with proposed redaction or exemption requests.

DOL-ETA-17-R-00010 Section C Description/Specifications

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. GENERAL .......................................................................................................................... C-4 II. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS/INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................. C-4

A. LEGALLY MANDATED STANDARDS ..................................................................... C-4

1. Code of Federal Regulations ..................................................................................... C-4

2. National and State Building Codes ........................................................................... C-5

3. Permits and Licenses................................................................................................. C-5

B. JOB CORPS GUIDELINES ........................................................................................... C-5

1. JCH-814: Planning, Design, and Construction Administration Guidelines ............ C-5

C. OTHER STANDARDS.................................................................................................. C-6

1. Environmentally Preferable Products ....................................................................... C-6

2. Asbestos Containing Materials ................................................................................. C-6

3. Inspection, Testing and Record of Completion ........................................................ C-6

4. Existing Facility Investigative Survey ...................................................................... C-6

D. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................... C-7

1. Center Operation ....................................................................................................... C-7

2. Contractor Responsibilities ....................................................................................... C-7

3. Site Visit.................................................................................................................... C-8

4. Submittal Requirements ............................................................................................ C-8

5. Construction Drawings ............................................................................................. C-9

6. Scheduling................................................................................................................. C-9

7. Site Visits – Construction Obxervation – Construction Progress Meetings ............. C-9

8. Availability of Existing Documents........................................................................ C-10

E. QUALITY ASSURANCE ............................................................................................ C-10 F. SCHEUDLE AND DELAYS ....................................................................................... C-11

III. USE OF THE SITE ........................................................................................................... C-11 IV. EXENT OF WORK ........................................................................................................... C-11

A. SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND UTILITIES ................................................................ C-11 B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................... C-13

1. Architectural ........................................................................................................... C-13

2. Fire Alarm ............................................................................................................... C-14

3. Carbon Monixide .................................................................................................... C-19

C. DEMOLITION .............................................................................................................. C-23 V. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS/ SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ........................... C-24

A. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................ C-24

1. Quality Requirements ............................................................................................. C-24

2. Adherence to Scope of Work .................................................................................. C-25

3. Incidental Cutting and Patching .............................................................................. C-25

4. Clean and Safe Area................................................................................................ C-25

5. Storage of Materials ................................................................................................ C-25

6. Coordination of Work ............................................................................................. C-25

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VI. SKETCHES ....................................................................................................................... C-26 A. LOCATION MAP ........................................................................................................ C-26 B. VICINITY MAP ........................................................................................................... C-27 C. SITE PLAN ................................................................................................................... C-28

VII. PROJECT SCHEDULE .................................................................................................... C-29 APPENDIX A – FIRE/SMOKE DOORS................................................................................. C-30

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CONSTRUCTION SCOPE OF WORK

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT

AND

SMOKE AND FIRE DOOR REPLACEMENT

ONEONTA JOB CORPS CENTER

ONEONTA, NEWYORK

I. GENERAL

The work involves the phased removal and replacement of the existing fire alarm (FA) systems with new addressable fire alarm systems in Buildings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 10 at the Oneonta Job Corps Center. The scope also includes the replacement of certain fire and/or smoke doors in Building 1 and minor modifications to a fire sprinkler system. The extent of work is described in Parts IV & V of this scope of work (SOW).

The fire reports for the individual buildings and drawings for this project can be accessed at http://www.solicitationattachments.com/oneontafirealarm

II. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS/ INSTRUCTIONS

A. LEGALLY MANDATED STANDARDS

The Contractor will conform to:

1. Code of Federal Regulations

a) Safety and Health…………………………….……………..OSHA CFR Part 1926.62

Because the work may disturb painted wall surfaces provide the services of an independent industrial hygiene consultant to conduct representative paint sampling as necessary (in buildings erected before 1979) to determine the lead content of painted surfaces affected by the renovation.

If lead paint is identified on surfaces to be disturbed by renovation activities, the Contractor will include the following information in the project documents:

• The locations and concentrations of lead-containing paint in areas affected by the renovation

• A requirement of the Contractor to comply with the OSHA Lead Standard for Construction Industry (29 CFR 1926.62), and other environmental or occupational safety and health regulations as applicable

• A statement prohibiting scraping or sanding of lead painted surfaces. Where removal or demolition of lead painted building components is required, these building components will be removed intact wherever possible.

• A requirement that all construction debris will be disposed of in accordance with applicable http://www.solicitationattachments.com/oneontafirealarm

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b) Life Safety Code………………………………….………………NFPA-101 (2015)

The Contractor’s responsibility for safety related requirements extends to all impacted areas and access ways affected by the work.

c) National Fire Alarm Code………………………………………….NFPA-72(2013)

d) National Electrical Code………………..……NFPA 70 (NEC) latest edition (2014)

e) International Fire Code ……………………IFC latest edition (2015) adopted by State of New

York.

f) International Building Code ……………………IBC latest edition (2015) adopted by

State of New York

g) Recommended by the New York Office of General Services (“OGS”) Part 1228.4 of Title

19 NYCRR

2. National and State Building Codes

The Contractor will conform to all applicable construction codes, ordinances, and regulations including the national building code used in the local area, laws and local ordinances. Deviations and interpretations will be subject to the approval of the CO.

a) American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

b) Americans with Disabilities Act Code of Federal Regulation (ADA)

c) International Building Code (IBC)

d) International Fire Code (IFC)

e) National Electrical Code (NEC)

f) National Electrical Contractors Association (NEMA)

g) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

h) Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA)

i) Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

3. Permits and Licenses

The Oneonta Job Corps Center is a federally leased facility. However, the center is operated by a private company with a contract from the Department of Labor Regional Office in Boston.

The Contractor will research, and be responsible for obtaining and paying for, all regulatory, permitting and licensing requirements in accordance with JCH-814, 2013 Section 1.7. No drawings or specifications will be submitted for building permits unless express notification in writing is received from the Contracting Officer (CO).

B. JOB CORPS GUIDELINES

1. JCH-814: Planning, Design, and Construction Administration Guidelines for Architects and

Engineers

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Job Corps publication JCH-814, September 2013 "Planning, Design, and Construction Administration Guidelines for Architects and Engineers," is a companion document to this scope of work. It presents the Contractor additional requirements not specifically stated in the scope of work. Where conflicts occur between the requirements of the contract and JCH-814, 2013, the requirements of the contract will take precedence.

C. OTHER STANDARDS

1. Environmentally Preferable Products

The Contractor will evaluate options for the use of environmentally preferable products/materials.

2. Asbestos-Containing Materials

An asbestos survey of the center’s buildings was conducted in November, 1991. The results of the survey and subsequent lab tests confirm the presence of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in certain locations of the buildings. A copy of the report will be made available to the Contractor. It is not intended that all asbestos identified in the report be removed or disturbed in the performance of this contract. Asbestos containing materials will only be removed as necessary to complete the rehabilitation work.

3. Inspection, Testing, and Record of Completion

The new fire alarm systems will be inspected and tested in accordance with NFPA 2013 7.6.6 and

7.8.2. Provide record of completion and re-acceptance testing in accordance with NFPA 2013 7.5.6 and 7.8.2.

a) The Contractor will, at their expense, conduct a general operating test of the new fire alarm systems. The general operating test will demonstrate that the entire equipment system is fully functional.

b) After all systems are completely tested, the Contractor will submit four (4) copies of test results to the Center Director and/or designated representatives for review (designated representatives such as ESC PM, and CO).

c) Final inspection, witnessed by Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and ESC PM Representatives, will not be made until test results have been reviewed by the Center director and/or the designated representatives.

d) Provide training and orientation of the new fire alarm systems to the appointed maintenance and operations staff. The Fire Alarm Contractor will provide a video of this training.

e) Provide a set of reproducible as-built installation drawings, system operating manual(s), and written sequence of operation to the Center Director, and/or the center’s designated representative.

4. Existing Facility Investigative Survey

The work is to be performed on existing buildings for which plans are not completely available; the

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Contractor will perform an investigative survey to determine if there are hidden conditions or elements which will impact the work. Demolition may be required to expose suspected unknown elements.

a) The survey will determine if multiple ceilings exist. Additionally, the survey will determine if fire alarm devices are installed in the attics or above ceilings.

b) The survey will determine the extent of any hidden structural elements. The existing design and spacing of hidden structural elements will be investigated.

c) The survey will locate any hidden mechanical or electrical components, the presence of which would impact the proposed work.

d) Any openings in the exposed finishes created to perform the investigative survey will be sealed and restored in all areas where there are occupants. Any opening hidden by the exposed finish ̧ such as a drop-in ceiling, need only is sealed.

e) Care will be taken to avoid disruption of suspected or known ACM.

D. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

1. Center Operation

The center will remain in operation throughout the Construction Phase. The Contractor will, as part of this contract, coordinate all construction activities closely with the Center in order to minimize disruption of center operations during construction. The Contractor will review with the Center a three week look ahead schedule that outlines clearly work tasks pending in the immediate future. The Contractor will be required to share schedules for long lead items so that the Center can prepare if necessary. Scheduling of the construction work is the full responsibility of the Contractor and is required to allow the center to operate in a normal fashion during construction. Safety of the Center Faculty, Staff and Students is the Contractor’s highest priority.

2. Contractor Responsibilities

The Contractor will ensure the security of operations and storage areas to preclude all breaches of security including, but not limited to, vandalism and/or theft that can impact the timely and successful completion of the work. While existing center operations will be continuing during the course of the project, the Contractor will not rely on any aspect of center security to guard aspects of his operations.

At no time during this construction duration, up to and including the acceptance of the substantial completion walk-through, will the CO accept requests for additional security measures. The DOL will not be held to have incurred any liability for loss of, and/or damage to, materials, tools, and equipment of the Contractor by contract or otherwise. The DOL will not in any way be liable or responsible for damage or loss to work due to trespass or theft.

The specified construction materials must be of quality that is consistent with the intended use of the facility, the center, and reflect local availability and construction skills. Newly developed materials and methods should be considered and discussed with DOL for inclusion in the project.

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Although this scope of work may identify specific elements of construction, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide any and all elements which are incidental to provide a fully complete and functional facility.

The Contractor and all persons employed under the contract:

a) Will observe all security regulations in effect at the center;

b) Will not be permitted to use the food service facilities at the center;

c) Will not fraternize with the students or staff of the center;

d) Will not consume or transport any alcoholic beverages or drugs on the center; and will not transport any firearms on the center.

Persons violating the above will be subject to disciplinary actions as set forth by the Center.

3. Site Visit

A Pre-Bid site visit will be held at the Oneonta Job Corps Center at the discretion of the CO.

Participants will include representatives from DOL and its ESC.

This meeting is intended to familiarize the Contractor with the objectives of the project, the programmatic requirements and other inputs and constraints stemming from center operations. The Contractor’s responsibilities and lines of communication will also be discussed. Project data, budget, schedule, etc., will be further defined or clarified, if necessary.

The Contractor may utilize this opportunity to gather as much information as possible to aid in the preparation of a bid to the CO.

4. Submittal Requirements

The Contractor will, at a minimum, submit the following for approval before commencing construction:

• Schedule, CPM in Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, with electronic files

• Safety Plan

• Quality Plan

• Construction layout plan

• Shop Drawings stamped by a licensed NICET Level 3 Electrical Engineer in the State of New

York. Prior to submission to the CO for approval, the Contractor will provide evidence that the local Fire Inspector or his designee has reviewed and all of their comments have been incorporated. If there are conflicts between the Fire Inspector’s comments and the contract requirements, the more stringent will prevail. Note, the AHJ approval does not constitute the approval of the CO or compliance with the contractual requirements.

a. Shop drawings will include floor plans, riser diagrams, voltage drops and battery load calculations, sequence of operation provided on the floor plans, and catalog cut sheets for all pieces of equipment to be installed.

• Product data and shop drawings for all Fire Doors and Smoke Doors.

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• Product data and shop drawings for all Fire Door and Smoke Door hardware and accessories (i.e.

door pulls, push plates, closers, panic hardware, kick plates).

The Contractor will, at a minimum, submit the following before requesting substantial completion:

• Three (3) as-built set of drawings including floor plans, riser diagrams, voltage drop, and battery load calculations, and catalog sheets for all fire alarm devices, doors, and associated devices

(PDF).

• Warranties, including manufacturer warranties.

• Inspection and Testing Certificate for each of the new fire alarm systems

• Record of Completion

• O&M Manuals

• Consent of Surety

• Records of Training

• Records of waste disposal

• Final punch list with request for certification that the project is substantially complete.

5. Construction drawings

Construction drawings of the buildings involved are not available. The Contractor is required to familiarize himself with the existing conditions affecting the work through site verification. The Contractor will be responsible for verification of all dimensions, layout, and conditions in and around the construction area involved. The Contractor will inform the CO and COR immediately of any unforeseen conditions which may affect the work.

6. Scheduling

For work scheduling, the Contractor will provide a sequenced construction schedule to the CO for approval no later than 10 calendar days after he receives a Notice to Proceed (NTP) indicating the areas he desires and the periods of time he requires them vacant in order to perform his work. As the work progresses, the Contractor will submit an updated schedule for approval on an as needed basis as determined by the Center Director or his/her designated representative.

7. Site Visits – Construction Observation – Construction Progress Meetings

The Contractor will prepare a monthly construction progress report. The report will include an updated CPM schedule, a minimum of 5 electronic photos of all aspects of the project and a list of open issues with the responsible person and target date for resolution identified. The ESC representative may visit the site at least once a month. During this visit, the Contractor’s payment application may be quantified and verified by the CO Representative.

Once construction commences, in coordination with DOL, the Contractor will organize, prepare agenda, and conduct weekly construction progress meetings, record and prepare meeting minutes, and distribute to team members and attendees within 3 days after the meeting. These weekly progress meetings will include representatives from the Contractor, the ESC, DOL and others as determined by DOL. Meetings may be held at the construction site in conjunction with ESC site visits and/or attended by conference call. The ESC will provide the teleconference platform.

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8. Availability of Existing Documents

Site verification of the existing conditions is required. DOL has some drawings with limited detail showing renovations that have taken place in the years since DOL took occupancy of the facility. A list of previous projects is provided below. These documents have been provided as part of this solicitation and are incorporated by reference. These documents are provided for reference only. The Contractor will be responsible for verification of all the dimensions and existing system types and conditions.

a. Project 1 – Attic Insulation, Mechanical, Ventilation & Electrical Upgrades for Building 1 (Main Building)

b. Project 2 – Provide Women’s Shelter and Day Care Center, Building 4 (Maya Angelou Dorm)

c. Project 3 – Gymnasium Addition (Project # 4-205-02) - Building 6 (Gymnasium)

E. QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. All devices and equipment for this system will be listed by the Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. (UL), bear the UL label and will conform to the applicable sections of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 72 and 90A, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Code of Federal Regulation.

2. The installation will be in accordance with all requirements of NFPA, the National Electrical Code (NEC), all state and local codes and requirements, and these Specifications.

3. The Contractor will furnish shop drawing submittals for all components of this system in accordance with Paragraph B – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS to the CO for approval. Submittals will include the following for review. Submittals not containing all of the information listed below will be rejected.

a. A complete list by model number of each component of the system with a statement of how many pieces of each model are to be furnished and a listing of the specific data sheet

b. A description of the complete (new and existing) system as it functions by component in the system using model numbers where applicable.

c. A complete battery calculation listing by module for the system

d. A data sheet will be furnished for each component of the system. The specific information will be highlighted.

e. A detailed drawing of the new control panel will be furnished showing all modules in their specific location with the specific terminal terminations shown.

f. A detailed floor plan will be furnished showing the locations of all equipment and devices, their addresses, and their required interconnections. The interconnections shown will indicate the system manufacturer's recommended number, size, and type of wires as described in this Specification. The plan will show the locations of all required control and monitor modules and

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F. SCHEDULE AND DELAYS

The Contractor will immediately notify the CO of any expected delays in the acquisition of materials which may delay the completion of the project. Should this impact the approved construction sequence schedule the Contractor will adjust the schedule and resubmit it for the CO approval. No extensions in time will be granted unless the modified schedule is approved by the CO.

III. USE OF THE SITE

The Contractor will have access to the site within the security protocols established and maintained by the Center. In general, dormitories can be accessed from 8am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday.

These protocols will be described in detail at the Pre-Bid conference. The Contractor will have a small lay-down area outside the building if needed in the parking area off the east end of building 1.

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to secure materials and equipment on the Job Corps site.

IV. EXTENT OF WORK

1. The scope of this project is to provide construction services for replacement of the existing fire alarm

(FA) systems with new Class A, addressable Fire Alarm Systems in Buildings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 10 at Oneonta Job Corps Center. The work includes, but is not limited to the phased removal of the existing fire alarm systems, and installation of new addressable fire alarm systems. The new fire alarm systems will be fully compliant with the New York State Fire Code, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code requirements. If there is a conflicting requirement between IBC and NFPA codes, the more stringent will prevail. If there is a question as to what requirement is more stringent, the CO will determine.

2. Additional to the fire alarm system replacement is the replacement of seventeen (17) fire or smoke doors in Building 1. The Contractor is responsible for the removal of the existing doors without damaging the frames. The new fire doors will have a required fire rating of two hours.

3. All materials and equipment will be new (except as additionally called and specified existing equipment/conduit/wiring to be re-used), listed by UL, and bear the UL label. This applies to all equipment for which UL standards have been established and label service is regularly furnished.

A. SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND UTILITIES

Objectives

The objective of this scope is to replace the fire alarm systems in 7 buildings as well as replace 17 fire and smoke door openings (double doors) in building 1. The order for priorities is as follows:

1. Replace the fire alarms in Building 1

2. Replace the fire and smoke doors in Building 1

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3. Replace the Fire Alarm system in Building 4 (Maya Angelou Dorm)

4. Remaining Fire Alarm work in Buildings 2, 3, 5, 6 & 10

To simplify the requirements for the Fire & Smoke Door work a set of guide specifications have been provided as a basis for estimating. The Contractor is required to field verify the existing conditions in the door table provided. There are seventeen (17) fire and smoke doors including hardware require replacement. The existing door frames are to remain in place.

i. Site Survey

The Contractor is required to verify existing conditions and adapt their bid proposal accordingly.

ii. Fire Alarm Work

Existing Conditions

The scope includes fire alarm system replacement in seven (7) buildings: Building 1 - Main Building, Building 2 - Cement Masonry Storage, Building 3 - Vocational, Building 4 - Maya Angelo Dormitory, Building 5 - Tile Setting, Building 6 - Gymnasium, and Building 10 - Vocational Manager.

a. Building 1 - Main Building is a six wing, six story building, built in 1936. Wings A and B house dormitory rooms on the basement level and first floor. Wing C houses administration functions at the basement level and first floor, medical/dental functions on the second floor, and administration functions on the part of the third through the six floors. Wings D and E house administration functions on the first floor, and dormitory functions on the second and third floors. Wing F houses educational functions on the first floor, dining functions and educational functions on the second floor and educational functions on the third floor. Floor 2R houses the boiler room. The existing building fire alarm system is based on the addressable fire alarm panel model Simplex 4100 located in the main electrical room in the basement of Wing C. This fire alarm panel monitors the rest of the fire alarm panels at the Center. Addressable capabilities of this panel are not utilized to full extent and it is utilized as a zoned panel, since multiple fire alarm devices in the building are conventional devices connected by the addressable modules (one module for a string of multiple devices). There is no shielded cable in multiple locations throughout the building, which often leads to ground faults on the panel. Due to multiple remodeling and reconfigurations of the building, there is multiple abandoned wiring, which complicates the system for troubleshooting. The conduit system is good and could be re-utilized. The smoke detectors in the sleeping rooms are connected to the main building fire alarm panel.