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LIST OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

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NHTIC LIGHTING, FIRE SIGNALING, FIRE SPRINKLER UPGRADES

LIST OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. LIST OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS:

G1.0

G1.1

G1.2

G1.3

M1.1

M1.2

M1.3

E1.0

E1.1

E1.2

E1.3

E1.4

E1.5

E1.6

E1.7

E1.8

COVER SHEET

TYPICAL EXHIBITS SHEET 1

TYPICAL EXHIBITS SHEET 2

SITE INSTRUCTIONS

FIRE SPRINKLER SHEET 1

FIRE SPRINKLER SHEET 2

FIRE SPRINKLER SHEET 3

ELECTRICAL LIGHTING CONTRACT

ZONING

ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN WEST

ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN EAST

ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN

MEZZANINE

ELECTRICAL EXHIBIT AREA

LIGHTING PLAN

ELECTRICAL EXHIBIT AREA FLOOR

LIGHTING PLAN

ELECTRICAL PARKING AREA

LIGHTING PLAN

ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

FIRE SIGNALING AND

COMMUNICATIONS

16 TOTAL PLAN SHEETS IN CONTRACT

B. LIST OF CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS:

1. INDEX OF SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 010150

LIST OF DRAWINGS AND

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 010250 DEFINITION OF BID ITEMS AND

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

SECTION 014000 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

DRAFT

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LIST OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 13851 FIRE DECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM

SECTION 13930 WET PIPE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

SECTION 260923 LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES

SECTION 265119

SECTION 265619

LED INTERIOR LIGHTING

LED EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

National Historic Trail Interpretive Center Lighting, Fire Sprinkler and Fire Signaling System Upgrades.

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 010150

PART 1 – SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Work for this project requires the Contractor to be responsible for supplying all labor, materials, equipment, utilities, miscellaneous items, freight and delivery and all necessary valid licenses and permits for the following:

1. All lighting on site shall be upgraded to high efficiency LED while maintaining existing lighting levels. The primary means of updating the lighting shall be via lamp replacement. However, as required by the technical specifications’ luminaires will be replaced. It is highly encouraged that lighting replacement be completed by a Rocky Mountain Power partner (https://www.rockymountainpower.net/savings-energy-choices/blue-sky-renewable-energy/business-partner-program.html).

Lighting Contractor shall perform an audit to confirm existing lighting and implement construction. Prime Contractor for this project shall pay all fees and collect rebate incentives to reduce the cost to the Government.

2. Replace manual toggle switches in the office areas, closets, shall be replaced with occupancy sensors with integral on/off switch. Replace toggle switches in Public

Conference rooms with dimmers and integrated overhead occupancy sensors added to circuit.

3. The Contractor shall provide commissioning for the existing Cooper LiteKeeper

Control system set to BLM defined open hours and seasons and training for BLM site personnel to make changes to the control scheme in the future. The Contractor shall provide all programing code to the Contracting Officer Representative

(COR).

4. The Contractor shall replace all existing fire sprinkler heads per the existing drawings provided by the government. The Contractor shall coordinate all activities with the local authority having jurisdiction (Casper Wyoming Fire Department).

The Contractor shall leak test and recertify the fire sprinkler system.

5. The Contractor shall replace the existing fire signaling system which includes the main panel, pull boxes, flow switches, dialer, detectors, audible horn/strobe with

UL listed components. All devices within the signaling system shall have their own addressable identification number. The Contractor shall coordinate all activities with the local authority having jurisdiction (Casper Wyoming Fire

Department). The Contractor shall test and certify the fire signaling system with the authority having jurisdiction (Casper Wyoming Fire Department).

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1.2 LOCATION

A. This project is located at The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Historic Trail

Interpretive Center (NHTIC) in Casper, Wyoming. The NHTIC is located at 1501 N.

Poplar St., Casper, WY 820601

1.3 GENERAL SITE CONDITIONS AND WEATHER

A. The elevation of the site is approximately 5,118 feet above mean sea level. The project site is open year around.

1.4 USE OF PREMISES

A. Use of Site: Confine constructions operations to immediate area of work. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

B. Full Government Occupancy: Except as defined in “Work Restrictions” in this section, the government will occupy the site and buildings during entire construction period.

Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Government's day-to-day operations.

C. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways, parking areas, loading areas and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials unless specified herein. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Government.

1. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

2. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

3. Contractor shall keep areas clear for government deliveries and use when required for items such as snow removal.

1.5 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Nonsmoking Buildings: Smoking is not permitted within the buildings or within 25 feet

(8 m) of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

B. Do not schedule work during holidays, Sundays, or between 5:00 PM to 7:00 AM without written approval from the Contracting Officer (CO).

C. Project Scheduling: Schedule work to minimize impacts to government.

D. Minimize the length of time the NHTIC fire sprinkler and signaling systems is non-operational.

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E. Coordinate with local Fire Department and other emergency responders for any outages and restrictions.

F. The Government shall close the building to the public on January 1, 2025, for holiday and January 2, 2025, to February 28, 2025, for construction activities. All construction activities including all inspections and acceptance by the government shall be completed by February 28, 2025.

1.6 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Provide adequate signing and barricades and take necessary safety measures to protect the public, government property, Foundation property, and all persons in the facility at all times during construction operations. Minimize disturbance of all undisturbed areas.

B. Protect from any damage including but not limited to water, liquids, falling objects, and scuffs. The Contractor shall take pictures before and shall be responsible for all damages during construction.

C. Protect all interior floors to prevent damage.

D. The Contractor shall protect from foot traffic and equipment traffic the “BLUE FLOOR

AND ADJACENT TILES” (which represents a river) from all damages. The

Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to this floor during construction. The

Contractor shall submit before and after photographs of the floor and all exhibits to the

Government. The Contractor shall repair any damages to the satisfaction of the CO and at no cost to the Government.

E. Contractor shall not move exhibits.

F. Interior wagon can be moved 4 times back and forth with 7 days’ notice, NHTIC will roll wagon.

1.7 FIELD VERIFICATION

A. Field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products.

1.8 PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS

A. The Government will perform mechanical, electrical inspections prior to substantial completion. The authority having jurisdiction (Casper Wyoming Fire Department) will perform fire sprinkler and fire signaling inspections prior to substantial completion.

1.9 COMMISSIONING

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A. The Contractor shall schedule with the authority having jurisdiction (Casper Wyoming

Fire Department) to inspect / commission the fire signaling and fire sprinkler systems.

Submit a copy of the report to the Government.

PART 2 – ACCIDENT PREVENTION

2.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section consists of establishing an effective accident prevention plan and providing a safe environment for personnel and visitors.

2.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Accident Prevention Plan: Before on-site work begins, submit a company approved accident prevention plan. This plan will be posted in the contract file. Design the plan to address Federal, State, and Local Occupational Safety and Health requirements that apply to this project. Notice to proceed will not be issued by the CO until the plan is received, reviewed and accepted. As a minimum the plan shall include:

1. Name, position title and contact information of company executive responsible for approving the Accident Prevention Plan.

2. Name and contact information of supervisor responsible to carry out the plan.

3. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, government personnel, and the Contractor's employees. Identify the work included under each phase by reference to specification section or division numbers.

4. Contingency plans for emergency situations such as fall protection, medical, fire, hazard material spills and other contract assessed hazard prevention and abatement requirement needs that apply to this project.

B. Certificates: Provide certificates from a mechanic that all mechanical equipment has been inspected and meets OSHA requirements. Reference OSHA 1926.

C. Submit a copy of test reports, as required by OSHA, for personnel working with hazardous materials.

D. Submit a brief report of safety meetings and of inspections within 7 days of the meeting or inspection. Include a list of attendees.

2.3 ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. Accidents: Report accidents immediately to the Government and assist the Government and other officials as required in the investigation and documentation of the accident.

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2.4 FIRST AID FACILITIES

A. Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of construction at the site.

2.5 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Meet requirements of NIOSH and OSHA, where applicable, as well as ANSI.

2.6 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS

A. Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

2.7 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition.

Clean, sanitize, and repair, as appropriate, personal items before issuing them to another individual.

B. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

2.8 SAFETY MEETINGS

A. As a minimum, conduct weekly 15-minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite.

2.9 HARD HATS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AREAS

A. Designate and post a hard hat area.

B. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary protective equipment at all times. As a minimum, provide two hard hats and safety glasses for use by visitors. Change liners before reissuing hats.

2.10 TRAINING

A. First Aid: Provide adequate training to ensure prompt and efficient first aid. One member of the Contractors staff shall be CPR Certified.

B. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury.

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PART 3 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

3.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes administrative, procedural, and construction schedule requirements for submittals.

3.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Contracting Officer’s

(CO's) responsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require CO's approval.

3.3 PROCEDURES

A. General: The following procedure requirements pertain to all submittals regardless of the method utilized for submission.

1. Contractor shall review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract

Documents as well as certify to its accuracy. Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

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

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

4. Use only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by CO in connection with construction.

5. The Contractor shall develop a submittal log and track each submittal. The submittal log shall be submitted on a weekly basis to the contracting officer (CO).

B. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on GovenmentO's receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Allow a minimum of 10 working days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if processing must be delayed permitting coordination with subsequent submittals. The Government will advise

Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

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

3. Allow 10 working days for processing each re-submittal.

4. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing.

C. Identification: Stamp each submittal with a uniform approval stamp. Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

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1. Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

2. Provide a space approximately 2 by 3 inches on label or beside title block to record

Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by CO.

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

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Contractor.

d. Name of manufacturer.

e. Unique identifier, including revision number.

f. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

g. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

h. Other necessary identification.

3.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification

Sections. Submit Action Submittals, except for Application for Payment, electronically via email to the Government.

B. Product Data: Collect and submit ..... element of construction (by discipline, e.g.

electrical, mechanical, plumbing, etc.) and type or product ... information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

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

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

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

f. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

g. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale in electronic format. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract

Documents or standard printed data.

1. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Dimensions.

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b. Identification of products.

c. Fabrication and installation drawings.

d. Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

e. Wiring diagrams: Differentiate between manufacturer installed and field installed wiring. Show field-installed wiring, including power, signal, and control wiring.

f. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

D. Requests for Information (RFI’s): Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract Documents, prepare and submit an RFI in electronic form.

1. RFI’s submitted by entities other than the Contractor shall not be accepted.

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner so as to avoid delays in

Contractor's work or work of sub-Contractors.

3. Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following at a minimum.

a. Project name.

b. Project number.

c. Date.

d. Name of Contractor and any affected sub-Contractors.

e. Name of Contracting Officer.

f. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

g. RFI subject.

h. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

i. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

j. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

k. Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's solution(s) impacts the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

l. Contractor's signature.

m. Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, product data, shop drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

1) Include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

4. CO's Action: T h e G o v e r n m e n t will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond. Allow at a minimum seven (7) working days for the

Government's response for each RFI. RFIs received by the Government after 1:00 p.m. (local time) will be considered as received the following working day.

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a. The Government's action may include a request for additional information, in which case the Government's time for response will date from time of receipt of additional information.

5. On receipt of the Government's action, update the RFI log and immediately distribute the RFI response to affected parties. Review response and notify the

Government within seven days if Contractor disagrees with response.

6. RFI Log: Prepare, maintain, and submit a tabular log of RFIs organized by the RFI number. Submit log weekly. Include the following:

a. Project name.

b. Name and address of Contractor.

c. Name and address of Contracting Officer.

d. RFI number including RFIs that were dropped and not submitted.

e. RFI description.

f. Date the RFI was submitted.

g. Date CO's response was received.

h. Identification of related Minor Change in the Work, Construction Change

Directive, and Proposal Request, as appropriate.

i. Identification of related Field Order, Work Change Directive, and Proposal

Request, as appropriate.

E. Contractor Quality Control Submittals: Provide Quality Control submittals, including design data, certifications, manufacturer's instructions, manufacturer's field reports, and other quality-control submittals as required under other Sections of the Specifications.

1. Certifications: Where other Sections of the Specifications require certification that a product, material or installation complies with specified requirements, submit a notarized certification from the manufacturer certifying compliance with specified requirements.

a. Signature: Signed by an officer of the manufacturer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of the company.

2. Inspection and Test Reports: Requirements for submittal of inspection and test reports from independent testing agencies are specified in Division 01 Section

“Quality Requirements."

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F. Contractor Quality Control Plan: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01

Section “Quality Requirements.” Provide in electronic format.

G. Application for Payment: Comply with requirements specified in the Contract Clauses and Division 01 Section “Definition of Items & Measurement and Payment”. Provide in electronic format.

3.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification

Sections. Submit Informational Submittals to the CO.

1. Certificates and Certifications: Provide a notarized statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

B. Contractor’s Quality Control Daily Construction Reports: Prepare a daily construction report recording the following information concerning events at the site, and submit to the

CO at weekly intervals:

1. List of sub-contractors at the site.

2. Approximate count of personnel at the site.

3. High and low temperatures, general weather conditions.

4. Accidents and unusual events.

5. Meetings and significant decisions.

6. Stoppages, delays, shortages, and losses.

7. Meter readings and similar recordings.

8. Emergency procedures.

9. Orders and requests of governing authorities.

10. Change Orders received, implemented.

11. Services connected, disconnected.

12. Equipment or system tests and startups.

13. Partial Completions, occupancies.

14. Substantial Completions authorized.

C. Cost Breakdown: Following award, provide a cost breakdown schedule listing main types of work with associated costs. Provide in electronic format.

D. Schedule of Values: Comply with requirements specified in the Contract Clauses.

Provide in electronic format.

E. Accident Prevention Plan: Comply with requirements specified in Division 1 Section “Accident Prevention.” Provide in electronic format.

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F. Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements. Provide in electronic format.

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

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

3.6 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. General: This section includes preparation and submittal of Construction Schedules.

Submit Construction Schedules electronically utilizing email to the Government.

B. Procedures:

1. Within ten calendar days after date of Notice to Proceed, submit a detailed

Construction Schedule setting forth requirements for complete execution of the work. Provide schedules in electronic format.

a. Include a written summary narrative to explain basis of approach to work.

2. With each Progress Payment Request, submit an Updated Construction Schedule reflecting work progress to the end of the Progress Payment Request period. On each Updated Construction Schedule indicate:

a. Actual start dates for work items started during the report period.

b. The percent complete on activities that have actual start dates.

c. Actual completion dates for work items completed during report period.

d. Estimated remaining duration for work items in progress.

e. Estimated start dates for work items scheduled to start during month following report period.

f. Changes in duration of work items.

C. Schedule Requirements:

1. Schedule contract work and monitor progress using a Critical Path Method (CPM) or similar type scheduling system. Break the schedule into sub-activities to include as a minimum major supplier, submittal approvals, and major trades.

2. Clearly indicate sequence of construction activities, grouped by base and optional items.

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a. For each base and contract awarded optional item show the start and completion of work items, their major components, and interim milestones.

b. Identify and show activities for procurement, delivery, and installation of equipment and materials.

c. Identify interdependence of procurement and construction activities.

d. Identify dates for testing and inspections.

3. Prepare construction Schedule to complete the Work within the contract time requirement.

D. Reviews: The government will review and return the initial Construction Schedule submittal and subsequent schedules with comments. If revisions are noted or required, make revisions based upon comments and resubmit the Schedule.

PART 4 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

4.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section consists of requirements for temporary facilities and controls, including utilities, support facilities, and security and protection facilities.

4.2 UTILITIES

A. Water Service: Use of Government existing water service facilities will be permitted without metering and without payment of use charges, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to the Government. At Substantial

Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use.

B. Sanitary Facilities: Use of Government sanitary facilities will be permitted, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to the Government. At

Substantial Completion, (clean before final inspection) restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use.

C. Electric Power and Lighting Service: Use of Government's existing electric power and lighting service will be permitted without metering and without payment of use charges, as long as equipment is maintained in a condition acceptable to CO.

D. Telephone Service: The Contractor is responsible for providing telephone service deemed necessary for the duration of the construction.

4.3 CONSTRUCTION WASTE DISPOSAL

A. Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Containerize and clearly label hazardous, dangerous, or unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste.

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B. Cleanup construction debris at the completion of each day’s work. Do not use existing on-site trash receptacles for disposal or interim storage of construction debris.

C. Contractor shall recycle items that can be recycled locally.

D. Burning of construction debris is not allowed on lands administered by the BLM.

E. Dispose construction debris at an established Sanitary Landfill. Schedule disposal frequency to ensure waste containers are not overflowing.

4.4 STAGING AND SUPPORT FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Staging: An area at the project site will be made available for use as a staging area.

Coordinate size and location of staging area with Contracting Officer prior to storing materials. Security and clean-up of staging and support facilities is the responsibility of the Contractor.

B. Storage: Confine storage of materials to storage areas. Coordinate on-site storage requirements with the Contracting Officer.

C. Field offices, recreational vehicle, and storage sheds: An area at the project site can be made available for locating a temporary field office, recreational vehicle parking, and storage sheds. The temporary facilities can remain on site during construction.

Coordinate size and location of area with the Government prior to bringing in temporary facilities. Security and clean-up of temporary facility location is the responsibility of the Contractor.

4.5 SECURITY AND PROTECTION FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Environmental Protection: Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction in ways and by methods that comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

B. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with standards and code requirements for erecting structurally adequate barricades. Paint with appropriate colors, graphics, and warning signs to inform personnel and public of possible hazard. Where appropriate and needed, provide lighting, including flashing red or amber lights.

C. Fire Protection:

1. Store combustible materials in containers in fire-safe locations.

2. Maintain unobstructed access to fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, fire-protection facilities, stairways, and other access routes for firefighting. Prohibit smoking in hazardous fire-exposure areas.

3. Supervise welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units, and similar sources of fire ignition.

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4. The Contractor shall impose a fire watch for one hour after all construction activities has stopped for the day.

PART 5 – EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

5.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section consists of general procedural requirements governing execution of the

Work including, but not limited to, the following:

1. General installation of products.

2. Progress cleaning.

3. Protection of installed construction.

4. Inspection, and testing reports.

5. Correction of the Work.

5.2 EXAMINATION

A. Existing Conditions: Before beginning work, investigate and verify the existence and location of mechanical and electrical systems and other construction items affecting the

Work.

B. Acceptance of Existing Conditions: Examine areas, and conditions, with Installer.

Record observations.

1. Examine roughing-in for electrical systems to verify actual locations of connections before equipment and fixture installation.

2. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

Proceeding with the Work indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.

5.3 PREPARATION

A. Field Measurements: Take field measurements as required to fit the Work properly.

B. Review of Contract Documents and Field Conditions: Immediately on discovery of the need for clarification of the Contract Documents, submit a request for information (RFI) to CO. Include a detailed description of problem encountered, together with recommendations for changing the Contract Documents.

5.4 INSTALLATION

A. General: Locate the Work and components of the Work accurately, in correct alignment and elevation, as indicated.

1. Make vertical work plumb and make horizontal work level.

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B. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations for installing products.

C. Hazardous Materials: Use products, cleaners, and installation materials that are not considered hazardous.

5.5 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. General: Clean Project site and work areas daily, including common areas. Dispose of materials lawfully.

1. Comply with requirements in NFPA 241 for removal of combustible waste materials and debris.

2. Do not hold materials more than 7 days during normal weather or 3 days if the temperature is expected to rise above 80 deg F (27 deg C).

3. Containerize hazardous and unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste. Mark containers appropriately and dispose of legally, according to regulations.

B. Site: Maintain Project site free of waste materials and debris.

C. Work Areas: Clean areas where work is in progress to the level of cleanliness necessary for proper execution of the Work.

D. Waste Disposal: Burying or burning waste materials on-site will not be permitted.

Washing waste materials down sewers or into waterways will not be permitted.

5.6 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED CONSTRUCTION

A. Provide final protection and maintain conditions that ensure installed Work is without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial Completion and Final Completion and

Acceptance.

5.7 CORRECTION OF THE WORK

A. Repair or remove and replace defective construction. Restore damaged substrates and finishes.

1. Repairing includes replacing defective parts, refinishing damaged surfaces, touching up with matching materials, and properly adjusting operating equipment.

PART 6 – OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

6.1 DESCRIPTION

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A. This Section consists of administrative and procedural requirements for operation and maintenance manuals.

6.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit three paper copies and one PDF copy of manuals in final form at least 15 working days before final inspection.

6.3 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Assemble a complete set of operation and maintenance data indicating the operation and maintenance of each system, subsystem, and piece of equipment not part of a system.

Include operation and maintenance data required in individual Specification Sections and as follows:

1. Operation Data: Include emergency instructions and procedures, system and equipment descriptions, operating procedures, and sequence of operations.

2. Maintenance Data: Include manufacturer's information, list of spare parts, maintenance procedures, maintenance and service schedules for preventive and routine maintenance, and copies of warranties and bonds.

B. Organization: Unless otherwise indicated, organize each manual into a separate section for each system and subsystem, and a separate section for each piece of equipment not part of a system. Each manual shall contain a title page, table of contents, and manual contents.

C. Title Page: Enclose title page in transparent plastic sleeve. Include the following information:

1. Subject matter included in manual.

2. Name and address of Project.

3. Name and address of Forest.

4. Date of submittal.

5. Name, address, and telephone number of Contractor.

6. Cross-reference to related systems in other operation and maintenance manuals.

D. Table of Contents: List each product included in manual, identified by product name, indexed to content of volume, and cross-referenced to Specification Section.

E. Manual Contents: Organize into sets of manageable size. Arrange contents alphabetically by system, subsystem, and equipment. If possible, assemble instructions for subsystems, equipment, and components of one system into a single binder.

1. Binders: Heavy-duty, 3-ring, vinyl-covered, loose-leaf binders, in thickness necessary to accommodate contents, sized to hold 8-1/2-by-11-inch paper; with clear plastic sleeve on spine to hold label describing contents and with pockets inside covers to hold folded oversize sheets.

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a. Identify each binder on front and spine, with printed title "OPERATION

AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL," Project title or name, and subject matter of contents. Indicate volume number for multiple-volume sets.

2. Dividers: Heavy-paper dividers with plastic-covered tabs for each section. Mark each tab to indicate contents. Include typed list of products and major components of equipment included in the section on each divider, cross-referenced to

Specification Section number and title of Project Manual.

3. Protective Plastic Sleeves: Transparent plastic sleeves designed to enclose diagnostic software diskettes for computerized electronic equipment.

4. Drawings: Attach reinforced, punched binder tabs on drawings and bind with text.

a. If oversize drawings are necessary, fold drawings to same size as text pages and use as foldouts.

b. If drawings are too large to be used as foldouts, fold and place drawings in labeled envelopes and bind envelopes in rear of manual. At appropriate locations in manual, insert typewritten pages indicating drawing titles, descriptions of contents, and drawing locations.

F. Content: Include operation and maintenance data required in individual Specification

Sections and equipment descriptions, operating standards, operating procedures, operating logs, wiring and control diagrams, and license requirements.

G. Descriptions: Include the following:

1. Product name and model number.

2. Manufacturer's name.

3. Equipment identification with serial number of each component.

4. Equipment function.

5. Operating characteristics.

6. Performance curves.

7. Engineering data and tests.

8. Complete nomenclature and number of replacement parts.

H. Source Information: For each product, list name, address, and telephone number of Installer or supplier.

I. Operating Procedures: Include startup, break-in, and control procedures; stopping and normal shutdown instructions; routine, normal, seasonal, and weekend operating instructions; and required sequences for electric or electronic systems, including all affected systems.

J. Systems and Equipment Controls: Describe sequence of operation, and diagram controls as installed.

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K. Maintenance Procedures: For each system, subsystem, and piece of equipment not part of a system, include manufacturers' maintenance documentation, maintenance procedures, maintenance and service schedules, drawings and diagrams for maintenance, nomenclature of parts and components, and recommended spare parts for each component part or piece of equipment.

L. Maintenance and Service Schedules: Include service and lubrication requirements, list of required lubricants for equipment, and separate schedules for preventive and routine maintenance and service with standard time allotment.

M. Warranties and Bonds: Include copies of warranties and bonds and lists of circumstances and conditions that would affect validity of warranties or bonds. Organize warranty documents into an orderly sequence based on the table of contents of the Project Manual.

1. Provide heavy paper dividers with plastic-covered tabs for each separate warranty.

Mark tab to identify the product or installation. Provide a typed description of the product or installation, including the name of the product and the name, address, and telephone number of Installer.

PART 7 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

7.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section consists of administrative and procedural requirements for contract closeout, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Inspection procedures.

2. Final Completion.

3. Project Record Documents.

4. Final cleaning.

7.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. Definition of Substantial Completion: The Date certified by the Contracting Officer when construction is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so the Government can occupy or utilize the Work or designated portion thereof for the use for which it is intended, as expressed in the Contract Documents.

B. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for determining date of Substantial

Completion, complete the following. List items below that are incomplete in request.

1. Prepare a list of items to be completed and corrected (punch list), the value of items on the list, and reasons why the Work is not complete. Include the estimated date when the Work will be corrected.

2. Advise the Government of pending insurance changeover requirements.

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3. Submit specific warranties, workmanship bonds, final certifications, and similar documents.

4. Obtain and submit releases permitting Government unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities. Include occupancy permits, operating certificates, and similar releases.

5. Prepare and submit Project Record Documents, operation and maintenance manuals, Final Completion construction photographs and photographic negatives, videos, and similar final record information.

6. Deliver tools, spare parts, extra materials, and similar items to location designated by Government. Label with manufacturer's name and model number where applicable.

7. Complete startup testing of systems.

8. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting.

9. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual defects.

C. Inspection: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion at least six (6) working days in advance. On receipt of request, the Government will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. CO will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection or will notify

Contractor of items, either on Contractor's list or additional items identified by the

Government, that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

2. Results of completed inspection will form the basis of requirements for Final

Completion.

7.3 FINAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for determining date of Final Completion, complete the following:

1. Submit certified copy of the Government’s Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by CO. The certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

2. Instruct Government personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems. Contractor shall provide video training of the operation, adjustment and maintenance as part of the training.

B. Inspection: Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request, the Government will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. The Government will either notify the Contractor to invoice to final payment or notify Contractor of construction that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

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1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

7.4 LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS (PUNCH LIST)

A. Preparation: Submit three copies of list. Include name and identification of each space and area affected by construction operations for incomplete items and items needing correction including, if necessary, areas disturbed by Contractor that are outside the limits of construction.

7.5 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. General: Do not use Project Record Documents for construction purposes. Protect

Project Record Documents from deterioration and loss. Provide access to Project Record

Documents for CO's reference during normal working hours.

B. Submit record documents for review prior to request for final inspection.

C. Record Drawings: Maintain and submit one set of blue- or black-line white prints of

Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings.

1. Mark Record Prints to show the actual installation where installation varies from that shown originally. Require individual or entity who obtained record data, whether individual or entity is Installer, Contractor, subcontractor, or similar entity, to prepare the marked-up Record Prints.

a. Give particular attention to information on concealed elements that cannot be readily identified and recorded later.

b. Record data as soon as possible after obtaining it. Record and check the markup before enclosing concealed installations.

2. Mark record sets with erasable, red-colored pencil. Use other colors to distinguish between changes for different categories of the Work at the same location.

3. Note Construction Change Directive numbers, Change Order numbers, alternate numbers, and similar identification where applicable.

4. Identify and date each Record Drawing; include the designation "PROJECT

RECORD DRAWING" in a prominent location. Organize into manageable sets;

bind each set with durable paper cover sheets. Include identification on cover sheets. Provide three paper copies and one PDF copy.

7.6 FINAL CLEANING BEFORE FINAL INSPECTION

A. General: Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations.

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B. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces.

C. All cleaning materials shall be “GREEN or ECO-FRIENDLY tracked by manufacture, brand, and quantity used and submitted to the Government.

D. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for certification of Substantial Completion for entire Project or for a portion of Project:

1. Clean Project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste material, litter, and other foreign substances.

2. Remove tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus material from

Project site.

3. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred, exposed finishes and surfaces.

Replace finishes and surfaces that cannot be satisfactorily repaired or restored or that already show evidence of repair or restoration.

E. Comply with safety standards for cleaning. Do not burn waste materials. Do not bury debris or excess materials on Government property. Do not discharge volatile, harmful, or dangerous materials into drainage systems. Remove waste materials from Project site and dispose of lawfully.

END OF SECTION 010150

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DEFINITION OF BID ITEMS &

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

SECTION 010250

DEFINITION OF BID ITEMS

AND

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The intent of this section is to explain, in general; what is and what is not included in a bid item; the limits or cut-off points where one bid item ends and another begins; and method of measurements and basis of payment for work items listed in the Bid Item

Schedule.

B. Work:

1. Furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and other incidentals necessary to successfully complete the project or any portion of it and carrying out all duties and obligations imposed by the contract on the Contractor.

2. For each individual item listed here and in the Schedule of Items, payment shall be full compensation for all work related to the particular item in accordance with these specifications, as shown on the drawings, and as staked in the field.

3. Measurement and payment for contract work shall be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials shall be considered incidental or as included in the payment for items shown.

1.2 DETERMINATION OF QUANTITIES

A. The contractor shall perform, or cause to be performed, all measurement of quantities of materials incorporated into the work processes that are to be measured under the provisions of the contract.

B. Quantity Measurements:

1. The Contractor shall make all measurements for computation of quantities for all work items except those specified for payment by Lump Sum Quantity

(LSQ).

2. The Contractor shall compute the quantities for periodic progress payments; the

Government shall compute the quantities for the final payment based on measurements taken by the Contractor.

3. All Contractor measurements are subject to verification.

4. The Contractor shall submit all field notes, calculation sheets, and other data used to determine quantities.

5. The Contractor shall certify in writing as to the accuracy of the measurements and computations submitted.

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1.3 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

A. Lump Sum: Do not measure directly. The bid amount is complete payment for all work described in the contract and necessary to complete the work for that item.

PART 2 - METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

2.1 GENERAL

A. One of the following methods of measurement for determining final payment is designated on the Schedule of Items for each pay item:

B. LUMP SUM QUANTITIES (LSQ)

1. These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They shall be measured complete and in-place.

PART 3 – DEFINITION OF BID ITEMS

3.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

A. The project Schedule of Items includes several sections to organize the bid items into

Base Bid Items and Optional Bid Items. When a pay item is described as a Base Bid

Item, the description will be the same when that item or a similar item is included as an Optional Bid Item. Contractor shall provide item pricing for all items listed in the

Schedule of Items. Contract award will be made for all Base Bid Items. Those items listed as Optional Bid Items will be awarded based on available project funding. The

Optional Bid Items are not listed in priority order and may be awarded in any combination of individual items.

BASE BID ITEMS

Bid Item No. 1 – Mobilization and Bonding

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a lump sum quantity (LSQ).

b. Payment: The contract lump sum shown in the Schedule of Items shall include all materials, equipment, labor incidentals required to perform all operations necessary to prepare a detailed mobilization plan which will include project schedules, quality control plan, exhibit protection plan, material submittals and mobilize all equipment to the site.

Bid Item No. 2 – Building Fire Sprinkler Replacement.

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