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Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility Backflow Preventer Replacement

Summary of Work

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SECTION C – DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 14 10 Use of Site 01 14 30 Interruption of Utility Services 01 14 12 Work Restrictions and Limitations 01 31 19 Project Management and Coordination 01 32 20 Construction Program 01 33 00 Submittals 01 35 10 Safety Data Sheets 01 35 20 Safety and Health 01 42 10 Reference Standards 01 51 00 Temporary Utilities 01 55 00 Vehicular Access and Parking 01 56 10 Protection of Existing Installations 01 57 35 Oil Spill Prevention 01 74 00 Cleaning and Waste Management 01 78 30 Project Record Documents

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 05 05 Selective Plumbing Demolition (Removal/Reuse) 22 05 33 Heat Trace and Insulating Jackets 22 07 20 Plumbing Equipment and Piping Insulation 22 11 05 Plumbing Specialties

DIVISION 51 – INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO OFFERORS

51 00 00 Information Available to Offerors 51 00 31 Property Lease Agreements 51 00 60 Electronic Media Release 51 00 90 Existing Conditions Photographs

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 LOCATION

A. Work is located at the Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility (BGNDRF) at 500 LaVelle Road, Alamogordo, NM. See the Location and Vicinity Sketch entitled Exhibit A.

1.02 PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS OF WORK

A. The following is a list of work needed to replace backflow preventers and add shutoff valves as specified.

1. Coordinate with Government and City of Alamogordo to schedule timing to shut off water at appropriate City valves. Verify compliance with City and State codes.

2. Coordinate a site meeting with the Government a minimum of 7 days prior to disconnection and modification of existing utilities lines to minimize impacts to facility.

a. Inform the Government that all required materials, equipment, and labor will be onsite within 24 hours of commencement of work.

3. Irrigation backflow preventer replacement and shutoff valve installation. Location is near the entrance to the facility.

a. Remove existing insulation.

b. Remove existing backflow preventer and dispose of or recycle.

c. Install equivalent backflow preventer and shutoff valve downstream of backflow preventer.

d. Replace insulation. Install new insulation if existing is in poor condition.

4. Facility Potable and Fire backflow preventer replacement. Location along southern edge of facility parking lot near vehicle gate.

a. Remove existing insulation. If any can be reused, set aside; otherwise dispose of materials.

b. Remove existing backflow preventers and dispose of or recycle.

c. Install equivalent backflow preventers.

d. Install insulation jacket and heat trace.

5. Non-potable backflow preventer replacement and shutoff valve installation.

Location is in the rear of the facility near the photovoltaic system inverters.

a. Remove existing insulation.

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b. Remove existing backflow preventer and dispose of or recycle.

c. Install equivalent backflow preventer, tee, and shutoff valves downstream of backflow preventer.

d. Replace insulation. Install new insulation if existing is in poor condition.

6. Perform leak test when water supply is restored.

7. Certify backflow preventer operation and provide documentation necessary for possibly future City of Alamogordo inspection or audit.

1.03 SPECIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

A. Requirements in Division 1, General Requirements, apply to Divisions 2 through 52.

B. Imperative statements in these specifications are Contractor requirements, unless otherwise stated.

C. Where specifications are written in streamlined form, words “shall be” are included by inference where a colon (:) is used within sentence or phrase.

1.04 DEFINITIONS

A. When specifications use a word or term defined in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), definition of the word or term shall be in accordance with FAR sections in effect at the time solicitation was issued.

1.05 ACRONYMS

A. The following acronyms apply to specifications Divisions 1 through 52:

1. CO: Contracting Officer.

2. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative.

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SECTION 01 14 10

USE OF SITE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the Price Schedule for other items of work.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)

1. Cleaning Manual-2012 Inspection and Cleaning Manual for Equipment and Vehicles to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species (Technical memorandum No. 86-68220-07-05) 2012 Edition Available online at:

http://www.usbr.gov/mussels/prevention

2. City of Alamogordo Technical Standards-2022. Available online at:

https://ci.alamogordo.nm.us/306/Public- Works

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittals.

B. RSN 01 14 10-1, Land Use and Landscape Rehabilitation Plan:

1. For each Contractor use site on Government land.

a. Show use location and extent of impact. Uses include but are not limited to the following:

1) Offices and tool trailers, portable toilets, storage areas, fuel and oil storage areas, fabrication yards, employees parking areas.

2) Utilities including compressed air, electrical power, and water lines.

3) Areas for processing, storing, and disposing of waste materials from construction operations.

4) Temporary fences.

b. Describe methods to preserve, protect, and repair, vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) and other landscape features on or adjacent to

01 14 10 - 4 jobsite, which are not to be removed and which do not interfere with work required under this contract. Include methods to mark work area limits, protect disturbed areas, and prevent erosion.

c. Describe methods to protect, and repair if damaged, existing improvements and utilities at or near jobsite.

d. Describe methods for removing temporary structures and facilities, cleanup, and rehabilitating site after completion of construction activities.

2. Submit revised drawings of changes in use of Government land made during design and erection stages or after use of Government land is in operation.

1.04 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Government land as shown on Exhibit A may be used for required construction facilities.

B. When private or City land is used for construction facilities, or other construction purposes, make necessary arrangements associated with use of that land.

C. Location, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal of construction facilities on Government land will be subject to approval of COR.

D. Do not interfere with work of other contractors or the Government in vicinity, or with reservations made by the Government for use of such land. Contractor vehicles not in use for work may park in any designated parking spot in the southeast parking area (do not park in the parking area closest to the building’s south entrance).

E. Be aware that external researchers from universities and companies will be onsite.

F. Housing for construction personnel will not be permitted on Government land, except housing for guards or watchmen as may be approved by COR.

1.05 WORK RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

A. Allowable Work Hours: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, unless approved by COR in writing. Comply with additional work hour restrictions listed in other specification sections.

B. Coordinate with the City of Alamogordo Public Works for water shutoff and restart in accordance with City requirements. Follow City’s Technical Standards.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 CLEANING

A. Construction equipment:

1. Before bringing on site, clean construction equipment to remove dirt, vegetation, and other organic material to prevent introduction of noxious weeds, and invasive plant and animal species.

2. Contractor cleaning procedures shall result in equipment being cleaned as well or better than the procedures described in Cleaning Manual.

3. COR will inspect construction equipment following procedures described in Cleaning Manual before allowing equipment onsite.

3.02 RESTORATION

A. Contractor work areas shall be restored to pre-construction conditions so that surfaces blend with natural terrain, facilitate proper drainage, and prevent erosion.

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Interruption of Utility Services

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SECTION 01 14 30

INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include cost in prices offered in the Price Schedule for items of work for which interruption of services are required.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittals.

B. RSN 01 14 30-1, Interruption of Service Request:

1. Area where work will be done (by number or other description).

2. Outline procedures for accomplishing work including:

a. Specific safety precautions to be taken.

b. Type and location of barricades.

c. Warning signs.

d. Protective grounds and devices to be used.

3. Commencement time of work.

4. Duration of work.

5. Number of personnel and their classification.

6. Description of equipment to be used.

7. Information indicating that required materials are on site or data indicating shipping dates of materials not on site.

1.03 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Coordinate and schedule interruption of services with COR:

1. Coordinate work with Government operations.

2. No specific interruption of service request will be considered unless:

a. COR has reasonable assurance that materials and equipment required for work will be onsite.

b. Contractor will be prepared to perform work on date and during period of time requested for specific interruption of service.

Interruption of Utility Services

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3. Allowable time and available interruption of service periods will govern interruption of service requests, work scheduling, onsite delivery of materials, and required drawings and data submittals.

B. When work cannot be performed during an approved interruption of service period, notify COR that interruption of service is not required.

C. Show construction interruption of utility services in the construction schedule.

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Coordination Meetings

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SECTION 01 31 22

COORDINATION MEETINGS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the Price Schedule for other items of work.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittals.

B. RSN 01 31 22-1, Pre-Construction Meeting (within 30 days from Notice to Proceed):

1. Provide written confirmation (email) to COR on requested date, time, and place of Pre-Construction Meeting, indicate who will be attending.

a. Pre-Construction meeting will be scheduled after Contractor’s project schedule has been reviewed by the Government.

b. Provide estimated date for interruption of Utility Service. Contractor’s Interruption of Utility Service Plan shall indicate any critical activities that affect the proposed schedule.

C. RSN 01 31 22-2, Interruption of Utility Service Meeting (48 hours prior to disconnection of utilities):

1. Provide written confirmation (email) to COR on requested date, time, and place of Interruption of Utility Service Meeting include any revisions to date and time of utility interruption, and indicate who will be attending.

a. Interruption of Utility Service meeting will be schedule within 48 hours after Contractor’s Interruption of Utility Service Plan (if revised) has been reviewed by the Government.

1.03 SPECIFICATION DRAWINGS

A. AUTOCAD files of drawings and PDF copies of existing backflow preventers are available to Contractor. With at least 14 days’ notice, Government will make these files available to Contractor.

1.04 COORDINATION MEETING[S]

A. Pre-Construction and Utility Interruption Meetings:

1. Date: Approximately 30 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.

a. Notify Government of meeting date at least 7 days before meeting.

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2. Location: Bureau of Reclamation, Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility (BGNDRF), 500 LaVelle Road, Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310

3. Purpose: Review with Government personnel project schedule, technical requirements of specifications, and methodology for interruption of utility services.

4. Attendees: Responsible representatives who understand these specifications with respect to technical requirements, equipment to be furnished, and coordination necessary to complete electrical design. Representatives shall include:

a. Contractor’s onsite superintendent and at least one primary onsite superintendent for any subcontractor representatives (if applicable)

5. Within 14 calendar days after conclusion of meeting, Government will furnish Contractor a letter regarding items discussed at meeting with enclosed copies of pertinent drawings and data marked with Government’s comments.]

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Construction Program

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CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Costs:

1. Developing Baseline Schedule: Include in lump sum price offered in the Prices Schedule for Mobilization and Preparatory Work.

2. Updating and Using Construction Program: Include as part of Contractor’s overhead.

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. Schedule: The Critical Path Method (CPM) of planning and scheduling a construction project where activities are arranged based on activity relationships and network calculations determine when activities can be performed and the critical path of the project.

B. Project Calendar(s): Cross reference of numerical work days with calendar days. Project calendars serve as the basis for day/date conversion and assign work days and non-workdays.

C. Resources: Equipment, labor or crews, materials, subcontractors, fabricators, manufacturers, and consultants.

D. Out of Sequence Work: An activity that starts before its predecessor activities are completed.

1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

1. AGC Manual Construction Planning and Scheduling Manual, 2004

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittals.

1. Furnish database files in format compatible with Microsoft Excel 2010, Microsoft Project 2010, or Oracle Primavera P6 Professional Project Management.

2. Upon request, provide information and data used to develop and maintain the Construction Program to the CO.

B. RSN 01 32 10-1, Representative Information:

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1. Designation of authorized representative to develop and maintain Construction Program. Include resume with training and experience.

C. RSN 01 32 10-2, Baseline Schedule:

1. Include:

a. Construction Program database with activity and milestone data.

b. Definition of workday calendars.

c. Bar chart for project or bar charts for each subnetwork.

d. Activity report including all logic constraints.

e. RSN submittals register.

f. Table listing equipment, manpower, and material limitations used to produce baseline schedule. This listing may be independent of the schedule database.

D. RSN 01 32 10-3, Updated Schedule Reports:

1. This submittal is required for a proper invoice for progress payments in accordance with the clauses at FAR 52.232-27 - Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts and invoice requirements. 1[In accordance with subparagraph (a)(i)(A) of the clause at FAR 52.232-27 - Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts, Government disapproval of this submittal will be considered failure of the Contractor to comply with contract requirements and payment due date may be delayed until 14 days after submittal contents are approved.]

2. Include:

a. If base schedule has singular or accumulative changes in excess of three

(3) days submit revised Construction Program database files to COR for review.

b. Include a time impact analysis providing revised schedule showing schedule changes, delays, or deleted activities.

c. Updated RSN submittal register.

d. Submittal Register:

1) List submittals as listed in Table 01 33 00A.

2) Update Submittal Register as needed to include submittals and revised submittals. Register fields shall include RSN name and number, date submitted, date of response, status (e.g., approved, not approved, resubmittal required).

3) This register document is separate from scheduling database.

1 Inclusion of this sentence should be discussed with CO / Contract Administration Office. This sentence clarifies that progress payments will be tied to submittal of an updated schedule from the Contractor.

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1.05 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Representative: Contractor’s employee shall have a minimum of three years experienced in developing and maintaining construction schedules.

1.06 GENERAL

A. Develop, maintain, and use Construction Program to plan, monitor, evaluate, and report accomplishment of work.

1.07 SCHEDULES

A. Develop, maintain, and use approved Construction Program to plan, monitor, report, and evaluate accomplishment of work.

B. Prepare construction schedules using Critical Path Method outlined in AGC Manual.

C. Updated Schedule:

1. Meet monthly with COR at Government’s project office, or at a location approved by the COR, to review progress made to end date of progress payment period.

Establish dates that activities were started and completed and remaining duration for each activity started but not completed during the period.

a. Discuss and mutually agree upon changes to the schedule.

b. Out-of-sequence activities are not allowed. Revise logic to reflect change in work plan.

c. Finalize updated Construction Program database with mutually agreed upon changes.

2. Following receipt of executed contract modification, incorporate activity data stipulated in modification into current schedule for inclusion in next scheduled progress update. Provide appropriate logic relationships for revised activities.

3. Assign a unique project file name for each schedule update.

1.08 TIME IMPACT ANALYSIS

A. Provide time impact analysis for contract changes (e.g., change order, proposed modification, or value engineering change proposal) to support a claim or request for equitable adjustment to the contract due to delay or accelerated schedule.

B. The CO may use time impact analysis to determine if time extension or reduction to contract milestone dates is justified.

1. Time impact analysis is required for contract changes whether the Contractor’s current schedule milestone dates are the same as, earlier than, or later than, those required under the contract.

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2. Changes, additions, or deletions to activities; activity durations; activity time frames; or activity predecessors and successors will not automatically determine that extension or reduction of contract time is warranted or due the Contractor.

3. Time extensions for performance will be considered only to the extent that the Contractor’s current scheduled milestone dates exceed contract milestone dates.

C. Float is not for exclusive use by or benefit of either the Government or the Contractor.

D. Perform time impact analyses using data in most recent approved schedule update prior to change or delay event.

1. Prepare proposed revised schedule and narrative description describing and highlighting changes or delays.

2. Prepare summary comparing results of two schedule analyses: One using current schedule data from last approved updated schedule prior to event requiring analysis, and one using proposed schedule data incorporating changes or delays.

a. Show contract milestones and activities whose periods of performance have shifted as result of change which affects production and/or manufacture schedules, material orders, construction seasons, and labor and/or equipment utilization.

b. For activities directly affected by change or delay, include the current and proposed items:

1) Activity description.

2) Types and quantities of major pieces of equipment, principal manpower, and pacing materials (materials that affect activity start, duration, or finish).

3) Activity duration.

4) Narrative containing rationale used in developing the proposed logic relationships and activity data.

c. Data date for impacted schedule used in comparison shall be the same as approved updated schedule data date.

d. Base schedule comparisons on status of work and available float at time the CO directs or proposes change to the work, the Contractor submits a value engineering change proposal, or when a delay occurs as shown in approved updated schedule.

1.09 REVIEW AND EVALUATION

A. Baseline Schedule:

1. Within 21 calendar days after receipt of baseline schedule:

a. CO will approve or not approve proposed baseline schedule.

b. Upon request from the CO, meet with COR for a joint review of proposed baseline schedule.

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c. If schedule is not approved, revise and resubmit within 7 calendar days following date of rejection letter.

2. Do not proceed with onsite work, except mobilization and surveying, until baseline schedule has been approved by the Government.

B. Updated schedules:

1. Submit updated Construction Program schedule as needed.

2. Submit updated schedule at least seven days prior to the submission of each invoice request for progress payment.

3. If updated schedule is not approved, revise and resubmit updated schedule within 7 calendar days following date of rejection letter.

4. 2[The COR will schedule pre-submittal meeting with the Contractor’s representative each month to review draft updated schedule prior to the Contractor submitting RSN 01 32 10-3, Updated Schedule.]

C. Failure to include elements of the work in schedules will not release Contractor from completing required work under the contract.

D. Performance will be evaluated by the Government using approved CPM schedules.

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Submittals

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SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTALS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the Price Schedule for other items of work.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

1. ASME Y14.1-12 Decimal Inch Drawing Sheet Size and Format

B. National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)

1. NIBS NCS-14 United States National CAD Standards, Version 6

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. Days: Calendar days.

B. Required Submittal Number (RSN): Identifies items to be submitted together as a complete submittal.

C. Submittal Types, as listed in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals:

1. A - Action:

a. Government will respond as to adequacy of submittal.

b. Action submittals are considered to be “shop drawings” within terms of clause at FAR 52.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction.

2. I - Informational:

a. Government will acknowledge receipt of Informational submittals.

b. Government may reject an Informational submittal when submittal does not satisfy contract requirements. Contractor shall correct mistakes or deficiencies in rejected Informational submittals and resubmit.

c. Informational submittals are considered to be “shop drawings” within terms of clause at FAR 52.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction, except that approval by Government is not required.

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1.04 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. In case of conflict between requirements of this section and requirements included elsewhere in these specifications, requirements included elsewhere take precedence.

B. General:

1. Prepare in English.

2. Label with contract number and title, and RSN.

3. Measurement Units: US Customary Units.

4. Provide a unique transmittal number for each submittal.

C. Drawings:

1. Minimum Identification in Title Block:

a. Contract number and title.

b. Contractor’s or supplier’s title and drawing number.

c. Date.

2. Reserve 3- by 3-inch space next to title block for review stamps.

3. Size: D size (22 inches by 34 inches) as defined by ASME Y14.1.

4. Draw to scale using computer drafting or drafting equipment, unless otherwise specified.

a. Computer drafted drawings:

1) In accordance with NIBS NCS.

2) Electronic file format: Compatible with Autodesk products including AutoCAD, Version 2020 or later, manufactured by Autodesk, Inc., Sausalito, CA.

3) Compile using “eTransmit” utility in AUTOCAD.

b. Drawing prepared with drafting equipment, when allowed: Lettering shall be neat.

5. Drawings Designated as “Government Format” in Specifications:

a. Computer drafted.

b. Government will provide electronic AutoCAD format template.

c. Title block and sheet format:

1) As shown on standard drawing 40-D-7102.

2) Government will supply template.

3) Government will supply specific title block information to be used.

6. Final Drawings:

a. Computer drafted.

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b. Government will supply electronic AutoCAD format template.

c. Show as-built changes, including revision dates, made during installation.

Indicate changes by clouding.

7. Electronic Files: Transmit in Government approved format.

D. Product Data:

1. Mark manufacturer's data for commercial products or equipment, such as catalog cut sheets.

a. Identify manufacturer's name, type, model, size, and characteristics.

b. Illustrate that product or equipment meets requirements of specifications.

c. Mark items to be furnished in a manner that will photocopy (no highlighter).

d. Strike through items that do not apply.

E. Certifications:

1. Certifications by a registered professional: Signed and sealed by registered professional.

2. Manufacturer’s certifications: Signed by authorized representative of manufacturer.

F. Manuals:

1. Copies: Bound and indexed.

2. Copies:

a. Printed copies: Bound and indexed.

b. Electronic copies:

1) Adobe pdf

2) Bookmark longer files to assist in navigating file.

3) Transmit on Government approved format.

3. Contents:

a. Parts identification lists, lists of special tools, and accessories.

b. Schematics and wiring diagrams.

c. Detailed instructions for installing, operating, lubricating, and maintaining equipment.

d. As-built drawings, photographs, and test records or reports if required by the specifications.

G. Photographs: Include digital files on CD or DVD in .jpeg or similar format.

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1.05 SUBMITTALS PROCEDURES

A. Submit only checked submittals. Submittals without evidence of Contractor's approval will be returned for resubmission.

B. Submit complete sets of required materials for each RSN as specified in “Submittals Required” column in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals. A complete set includes all listed items for RSNs with multiple parts.

C. Submit number of sets specified in “No. of sets to be sent to:” columns in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals.

D. Include the following information in transmittal letters:

1. Contract number and title.

2. RSN for each attached submittal.

3. Responsible code.

4. Number of sets for each RSN.

5. Identify submittal as initial or resubmittal.

E. Resubmittal of submittals not approved:

1. Mark changes such that they are readily identifiable and show revision date.

2. Describe reasons for significant changes in transmittal letter.

3. Resubmit returned submittals within 5 working days after receiving comments, unless otherwise directed.

4. Requirements for initial submittals apply to resubmittals.

F. More than 1 RSN may be submitted under a transmittal letter, provided responsible code is same.

1.06 REVIEW OF SUBMITTALS

A. Time Required:

1. Submittal review will require 10 working days for review of each submittal or resubmittal, unless otherwise specified.

2. Time required for review of each submittal or resubmittal begins when complete sets of materials required for a particular RSN are received and extends through return mailing postmark date.

B. Time in Excess of Specified:

1. CO may extend contract completion date to allow additional time for delivering materials or equipment and completing work affected by excess review time.

a. Time extension will be to extent that excess review time caused delay to contract completion date.

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b. Time extension will not exceed time used in excess of specified number of days for review of submittals or resubmittals.

c. Concurrent days of excess review time resulting from review of 2 or more separate submittals or resubmittals will be counted only once in extending contract completion date.

2. No time extension will be allowed if Contractor fails to make complete action submittals in sequence and within time periods specified.

3. Adjustment for delay will be made only to extent that:

a. Approval was required under contract, and.

b. Requests for approval were properly and timely submitted and were approved.

4. Adjustment will be subject to terms of paragraphs (b) and (c) of the clause at FAR 52.242-14, Suspension of Work; however, no such delay shall be deemed to be a “suspension order” as the term is used in that clause.

C. Return of Submittals:

1. Action Submittals: One set of submittals required for action will be returned either approved, approved with comments, or not approved.

a. Revise and resubmit submittals not approved.

b. Do not change designs without approval of CO after drawings, documentation, and technical data have been approved.

2. Informational Submittals: Government will acknowledge Informational submittals.

a. Informational submittals will not be returned when they satisfy contract requirements.

b. Informational submittals that do not satisfy contract requirements may be returned for resubmittal or additional information may be requested.

1.07 TRANSMITTAL

A. Reclamation Point of Contacts for codes listed in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals:

1. Contracting Officer, Kristen Ruiz Jimenez, Email: krjimenez@usbr.gov Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region, Albuquerque Area Office 555 Broadway, Blvd., NE Suite 100 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102-2352

2. Contract Specialist, Ronda Lucero Email: rlucero@usbr.gov Bureau of Reclamation Upper Colorado Region Albuquerque Area Office

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555 Broadway, Blvd., NE Suite 100 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102-2352

Contracting Officer Representative, Malynda Cappelle Email: mcappelle@usbr.gov Bureau of Reclamation Upper Colorado Region Alamogordo Field Division 500 La Velle Rd.

Alamogordo, NM, 88310

B. Send original transmittal letter with appropriate number of sets to office listed in “Responsible Code” column in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals.

1. Responsible codes starting with “86-6” are located in Technical Service Center.

Send these submittals to TSC address shown above.

C. Send copy of transmittal letter with appropriate number of sets to offices that are not responsible code, but show “No. of sets to be sent to” in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals.

D. When “No. of sets to be sent to” is 0, send a copy of transmittal letter to that office.

E. Submittals required by specifications, but not listed in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals:

1. Submit in accordance with this section.

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Table 01 33 00A. - List of Submittals

* Submittal types: A – Action, I – Information

** CO indicates Contracting Officer and COR indicates Contracting Officer Representative.

RSN

Clause or

Section

Title

Submittals required

Due date or delivery time

Type

Respon-sible code

No. of sets to be sent to: **

CO COR

I-1 Schedules for Construction Contracts (52.236-15)

Practicable schedule

Within 7 days after work commences on the contract or another period of time as determined by the CO

A COR 1 1

I-2 Schedules for Construction Contracts (52.236-15)

Annotated schedule showing actual progress

As directed by the CO A COR 1 1

I-4 Safety and Health (WBR 1452.223-81)

Safety program Submitted and accepted before commencing onsite work. See section 3 of RSHS

A COR 1 1

I-5 Safety and Health (WBR 1452.223-81)

Accident summary report

Within 2 weeks of any reportable accidents.

See paragraph 3.8 of

RSHS.

I COR 1 1

01 14 10-1 Use of Site Land use and landscape rehabilitation plan

At least 28 days before use of Government land

A COR 1 1

01 14 30-1 Interruption of Utility Services

Interruption of Utility Service Request

At least 48 hours before start of interruption of services

A COR 0 1

01 31 23-1 Project Meetings

Pre-Construction Meeting

Within 28 days after

NTP

A COR 0 1

01 31 23-2 Project Meetings

Interruption of Utility Service Meeting

Within 28 days after NTP and 48 hours before Interruption of Services

A COR 0 1

01 35 10-1 Safety Data Sheets

Complete LHM and

SDS

At least 14 days before jobsite delivery of hazardous material

I COR 0 1

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Table 01 33 00A. - List of Submittals

* Submittal types: A – Action, I – Information

** CO indicates Contracting Officer and COR indicates Contracting Officer Representative.

RSN

Clause or

Section

Title

Submittals required

Due date or delivery time

Type

Respon-sible code

No. of sets to be sent to: **

CO COR

01 35 10-2 Safety Data Sheets

Updated LHM and

SDS

At least 14 days before jobsite delivery of hazardous material not previously listed

I COR 1 1

01 35 20-1 Safety Program Written safety program and JHAs

Within 28 days after award of contract

I COR 0 1

01 35 20-2 Monthly Accident Summary Report

Form 7-2218 in accordance with paragraph 3.8 of the

RSHS

With monthly requests for progress payments.

I COR 1 1

01 56 10-1 Utility Protection

Plan for protecting existing utility installations

Within 28 days after award of contract

I COR 0 1

01 74 00-1 Cleaning and Waste Management

Waste production and disposal plan

Within 7 days of waste disposal

I COR 0 1

01 74 00-2 Cleaning and Waste Management

Hazardous waste manifest

Within 7 days of hazardous waste disposal

I COR 0 1

01 78 30-2 Project Record Documents

Warranties Within 14 days of completion of work

I COR 0 1

22 05 05-1 Selective Plumbing Demolition

Removal and Reuse Plans

Within 14 days of completion of work

I COR 1

22 05 33-1 Heat Trace and Insulating Jackets

Manufacturer’s product data.

Within 14 days of commencement of work

A COR 1

22 05 33-2 Heat Trace and Insulating Jackets

Documentation:

manuals and warranties.

Within 14 days of commencement of work

A COR 1

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Table 01 33 00A. - List of Submittals

* Submittal types: A – Action, I – Information

** CO indicates Contracting Officer and COR indicates Contracting Officer Representative.

RSN

Clause or

Section

Title

Submittals required

Due date or delivery time

Type

Respon-sible code

No. of sets to be sent to: **

CO COR

22 07 20-1 Plumbing Equipment and Pipe Insulation

Shop drawings, product data, and installation practices.

Within 14 days of commencement of work

A COR 1

22 07 20-2 Plumbing Equipment and Pipe Insulation

Maintenance instructions.

Within 14 days of commencement of work

A COR 1

22 11 05-1 Plumbing Specialties

Plans for removal and replacement of Backflow Preventers

Within 28 days after award of contract

A COR 0 1

22 11 05-2 Plumbing Specialties

New Valves and tee:

product data, installation methods and maintenance

Within 28 days after award of contract

A COR 0 1

22 11 05-1 Plumbing Specialties

Backflow Prevention Certification

Within 7 days after completion of work

A COR 0 1

Feature Name Spec Title Solicitation No.

Safety Data Sheets

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SECTION 01 35 10

SAFETY DATA SHEETS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the Price Schedule for other items of work.

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. LHM: List of Hazardous Materials.

B. SDS: Safety Data Sheet.

1. Referred to as Material Safety Data Sheets in the clause at 52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identifications and Material Safety Data - Alternate 1.

1.03 APPLICATION

A. For the purposes of this contract, “delivered under this contract” in paragraph (b) of the clause at FAR 52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data - Alternate 1, includes:

1. Materials delivered to Government.

2. Materials incorporated into work.

3. Materials used by the Contractor during contract performance at the jobsite.

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittals.

B. RSN 01 35 10-1, Complete LHM and SDS.

C. RSN 01 35 10-2, Updated LHM and SDS:

1. Comply with paragraph (e) of clause at FAR 52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data - Alternate 1.

2. In addition to requirements in Table 01 33 00A, submit copies of updated LHM and SDS to COR at least 14 days before delivering hazardous materials to job site.

1.05 DELIVERY

A. Do not deliver hazardous materials to jobsite which are not included on original or previously updated LHM and SDS before receipt of updated LHM and SDS by COR.

Safety Data Sheets

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

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Safety and Health

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SECTION 01 35 20

SAFETY AND HEALTH

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in the prices offered in the Price Schedule for other items of work.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)

1. RSHS Reclamation Safety and Health Standards including revisions posted at https://www.usbr.gov/safety/rshs/index.html

2. FIST 1-1 (2012) Hazardous Energy Control Program available at:

www.usbr.gov/power/data/fist_pub.html

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittals.

B. RSN 01 35 20-1, Safety Program:

1. Written safety program in accordance with RSHS.

2. Cover aspects of on site and applicable off site operations and activities associated with this contract.

3. Follow the outline in Appendix B of RSHS.

4. Will not be accepted for review by the COR unless it addresses, in order, lettered and numbered per Appendix B, a narrative for each applicable item in the outline.

For items in the outline that do not apply to this contract write “Not applicable to Contract” next to the number/letter.

5. A generic company safety program is not acceptable. Safety Program must be site specific for this contract.

6. Submitted and accepted prior to commencing onsite work, including mobilization.

C. RSN 01 35 20-2, Job Hazard Analysis List:

1. Provide a list of JHA’s that shall be submitted throughout the project.

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1.04 DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS

A. Prepare and retain all safety plans, programs, training content, and training records that are applicable to the scope of the work and make them available to the COR unless they are already included in the written safety program. Some examples include but are not limited to:

1. Confined Space and when deemed necessary by existing and/or introduced hazards of Permit Required Confined Space through the Written Program and Training Records.

2. Forklifts and Other Industrial Trucks Training Records.

3. Electrical Safety Requirement Training Records.

4. Emergency Action Plans Written Program and Training Records.

5. Fall Protection Written Program and Training Records.

6. Fire Protection and Prevention Written Program and Training Records.

7. Flammable and Combustible Liquids Written Spill Control Plan.

8. General Safety and Health Provisions, Written Safety Program, and Regular Safety Inspection Records.

9. Hazard Communication Written Program and Training Records.

10. Ladder Written Compliance Program and Training Records.

11. Lead Written Program and Training Records.

12. Lockout/Tagout: Refer to RSHS Section 15 Hazardous Energy Control Program (HECP) Training Records.

13. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessments and Training Records.

14. Power Operated Hand Tools Training Records.

15. Safety Training and Education Written Program and Training Records.

16. Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Written Program and Training Records.

1.05 SAFETY AND HEALTH

A. Provide and maintain a work environment and procedures that:

1. Safeguard the public and Government's personnel, and Contractor employees exposed to Contractor operations and activities.

2. Avoid interruptions of site operations and delays in project completion dates.

3. Control costs in contract performance.

B. Do not begin on site work, including mobilization, until the COR accepts the Safety Program.

C. Participate in Contractor Safety Program Review meeting prior to mobilization.

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D. Minimum work crew shall consist of no less than two (2) people, unless approved by

COR.

E. Develop Job Hazard Analyses for each distinct phase of work under the contract.

1. Do not begin a phase of work until a JHA is acceptable to COR and shared with construction employees.

2. Activities involving hazardous materials shall have the appropriate Safety Data Sheet(s) attached to the JHA.

F. Comply with clause at FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention, clause at WBR 1452.223- 81, Safety and Health, RSHS, local safety programs, referenced safety and health standards, and Safety Program.

1. In event there is a conflict between requirements contained in these documents, more stringent requirement shall prevail.

G. Correct safety and health violations identified by the CO or the COR.

H. When the Contractor fails or refuses to correct a compliance directive, the CO may issue an order to stop all or part of the work.

1. When satisfactory corrective action is taken, an order to resume work will be issued.

2. The Contractor shall not be entitled to extension of time or to claim for damage or to additional compensation by reason of either the directive or stop order.

3. Failure of the CO to order discontinuance of the Contractor’s operations shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for the safety of personnel and property.

I. Maintain accurate record of and report to the CO the following occurrences during performance of this contract:

1. Death.

2. Occupational disease.

3. Traumatic injury to employees or the public.

4. Property damage in excess of $2,500.

J. Provide appropriate safety barricades, signs, and warnings.

K. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing medical and emergency assistance in a timely manner consistent with recognized emergency protocols.

L. In instances where local emergency responders are not readily available, the responsibility to provide emergency services shall default back to the Contractor.

M. Perform all training as required by federal, state, and local regulations prior to any activity that requires it.

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1. Training records must be submitted to the COR upon request.

2. In no case shall an employee perform work until all required training is complete.]

N. Maintain accurate record of and report to the CO the following occurrences during performance of this contract:

1. Death.

2. Occupational disease.

3. Traumatic injury to employees or the public.

4. Property damage in excess of $2,500.

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Temporary Utilities

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SECTION 01 42 10

REFERENCE STANDARDS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the Price Schedule[s] for other items of work.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Referenced editions of standard specifications, codes, and manuals form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.

B. These specifications take precedence when conflicting requirements occur between specifications and referenced standard.

1.03 JOBSITE REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Maintain at fabrication site, access to referenced standard specifications, codes, and manuals required for work in progress at fabrication site. Make available for use by the Government.

B. Maintain onsite, access to referenced standard specifications, codes, and manuals required for onsite work in progress. Make available for use by the Government.

1.04 AVAILABILITY

A. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Available online at

1. https://www.ecfr.gov/, authorized by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

B. Bureau of Reclamation Documents:

1. Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS) may be downloaded at https://www.usbr.gov/safety/rshs/index.html.

2. Bureau of Reclamation Standard Specifications are designated with an M- number. Copies of individual standards may be obtained upon request of the

CO.

3. Bureau of Reclamation manuals and other publications including significant scientific, technical, and engineering works are available upon request of the CO.

C. Industrial and Governmental Documents:

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1. When a reference has a joint designation (e.g., ANSI/IEEE) these specifications generally cite the proponent organization (e.g., IEEE).

2. Addresses for obtaining industrial and governmental (other than Federal and Bureau of Reclamation specifications and standards) specifications, standards, and codes are listed in Table 01 42 10A – Addresses for Specifications, Standards, and Codes.

Table 01 42 10A – Addresses for Specifications, Standards, and Codes

Acronym Name and Address Telephone

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials 444 North Capitol Street, NW., Suite 249 Washington, DC 20001 www.aashto.org

202-624-5800 800-231-3475

ACI American Concrete Institute 38800 Country Club Dr.

Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3439 https://www.concrete.org/home.aspx”

248-848-3700

AEIC Association of Edison Illuminating Companies PO Box 2641 Birmingham, AL 35291-0992 http://aeic.org/

205-257-3839

AGC Associated General Contractors of America 333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 www.agc.org

703-548-3118

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction One East Wacker Drive, Suite 3100 Chicago, IL 60601-2001 www.aisc.org

312-670-2400

AMPP Association of Materials Protection and Performance 15835 Park Ten Place Houston, TX 77084 www.ampp.org

1-800-797-6223

ANSI American National Standards Institute 1819 L. Street, NW.

Washington, DC 20036 www.ansi.org

202-293-8020

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Table 01 42 10A – Addresses for Specifications, Standards, and Codes

Acronym Name and Address Telephone

APA/EWA APA-The Engineered Wood Association P.O. Box 11700 Tacoma, WA 98411-0700 www.apawood.org

253-565-6600

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air- Conditioning Engineers 1791 Tullie Circle, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30329 https://www.ashrae.org/

800-527-4723

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers 3 Park Avenue New York, NY 10016-5990 www.asme.org

800-843-2763

ASTM ASTM International P.O. Box C700 100 Barr Harbor Drive West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 www.astm.org

610-832-9585

AWS American Welding Society 550 NW LeJeune Road Miami, FL 33126 www.amweld.org

800-443-9353 305-443-9353

ICEA Insulated Cable Engineers Association P.O. Box 2694 Alpharetta, GA 30023 http://www.icea.net/

ICRI International Concrete Repair Institute 1000 Westgate Drive, Suite 252 | St. Paul, Minnesota 55114 http://www.icri.org/

651-366-6095

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 3 Park Avenue,17th Floor New York, NY 10016-5997 www.ieee.org

212-419-7900

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association 1300 N 17th Street, Suite 1847 Rosslyn, VA 22209 www.nema.org

703-841-3200

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Table 01 42 10A – Addresses for Specifications, Standards, and Codes

Acronym Name and Address Telephone

NETA International Electrical Testing Association Inc.

3050 Old Centre Ave., Suite 102 Portage, MI 49024 http://www.netaworld.org/

269-488-6382

NFPA National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park P.O. Box 9101 Quincy, MA 02269-9101 www.nfpa.org

800-344-3555 617-770-3000

NIBS National Institute of Building Sciences 1090 Vermont Avenue, NW., Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005-4905 www.nibs.org

202-289-7800

TIA/EIA Telecommunications Industry Association/Electronic Industries Alliance 2500 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22201 www.tiaonline.org

703-907-7700

UL Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook, IL 60062-2096 www.ul.com

847-272-8800

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01 51 00 - 1

SECTION 01 51 00

TEMPORARY UTILITIES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the schedule for other items of work.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

1. IEEE C2-2007 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)

1.03 TEMPORARY ELECTRICITY

A. Provide required electric power for construction.

B. Provide generators, transmission lines, distribution circuits, transformers, and other electrical equipment and facilities required for obtaining power and distributing power to points of use.

C. Comply with IEEE C2 clearances and spacing for temporary communications and supply lines.

D. Remove temporary equipment and facilities upon completion of work under this contract.

1.04 TEMPORARY WATER

A. Non-potable well water from BGNDRF can be available for construction purposes.

1. Make arrangements with COR for use of water.

2. No charge will be made for water obtained from this source.

B. Use water which meets specified requirements for water used in concrete, soil-cement, masonry, grouting, and other permanent work.

C. Provide means of conveying water to points of use.

D. Remove temporary equipment and facilities upon completion of work under this contract.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

Protection of Existing Installations

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SECTION 01 55 00

VEHICULAR ACCESS AND PARKING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the Price Schedule for other items of work.

1.02 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Meet requirements established by jurisdictional authority for use of existing roadways and haul routes; including seasonal or other limitations or restrictions, payment of excess size and weight fees, and posting of bonds conditioned upon repair of damage.

B. Comply with applicable regulations for haul routes over public highways, roads, or bridges.

1.03 SITE CONDITIONS

A. Rights-of-way for access to work from existing roads will be established by Government.

1. In accordance with clause at FAR 52.236-10, Operations and Storage Areas, use only established roadways, parking areas, and haul routes; or temporary roadways, parking areas, or haul routes constructed by Contractor when and as authorized by CO.

2. Subject to clause at FAR 52.249-10, Default (Fixed-Price Construction), unavailability of transportation facilities or limitations thereon shall not become a basis for claims for damages or extension of time for completion of work.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Materials to maintain and repair existing roadways, parking areas, and haul routes: In accordance with requirements of jurisdictional authority.

B. Materials to construct, maintain, and repair temporary roadways, parking areas, and haul routes: As approved by COR.

C. Materials to maintain roadways and parking areas constructed under this contract and used by Contractor for construction work: In accordance with specified requirements for construction of those roadways…