Exhibit 3 - NMWDA Contract 0964_Kane Street_Tech Specs_July 2026.pdf

NMWDA CONTRACT NO. 0964

KANE STREET SANITATION YARD RENOVATION

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

EXHIBIT 3 - ISSUED FOR PROPOSALS

NMWDA Contract No. 0964 Kane Street Sanitation Yard Renovation

July 2026

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

Refer to City of Baltimore Department of Public Works Specifications, Materials Highways, Bridges, Utilities, and Incidental Structures, 2006 version, and all revisions and supplements thereto.

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL CONDITIONS

Refer to City of Baltimore Department of Public Works Specifications, Materials Highways, Bridges, Utilities, and Incidental Structures, 2006 version, and all revisions and supplements thereto.

The following Section(s) are not in the referenced specification document and are included herein:

Section 01 21 00 Allowances Section 01 30 00 Administrative Requirements Section 01 40 00 Quality Requirements Section 01 60 00 Product Requirements Section 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal Section 01 78 00 Closeout Submittals and Procedures Section 01 79 00 Demonstration and Training Section 01 91 13 General Commissioning Requirements

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

Section 02 28 00 Asbestos Removal and Disposal Section 02 28 10 Removal and Disposal of Lead-Containing Materials Section 02 28 20 Removal and Disposal of PCB-Containing Materials Section 02 41 19 Selective Demolition Section 02 60 00 Existing Hazardous Material Information

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

Section 03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete Section 03 33 01 Architectural Cast-In-Place Concrete Section 03 54 16 Hydraulic Cement-Based Underlayment

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

Section 04 01 20 Brick Masonry Repointing and Repair Section 04 20 00 Unit Masonry

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DIVISION 05 – METALS

Section 05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing Section 05 31 00 Steel Decking Section 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications Section 05 50 15 Ladders

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

Section 06 10 53 Miscellaneous Rough Carpentry Section 06 41 00 Architectural Wood Casework Section 06 64 00 F.R.P. Wall Paneling

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

Section 07 42 00 Insulated Metal Infill Panels Section 07 53 00 EPDM Roofing System Section 07 55 56 Fluid-Applied Membrane Roofing Section 07 62 00 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim Section 07 72 00 Roof Accessories Section 07 84 13 Penetration Firestopping Section 07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

Section 08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames Section 08 14 16 Flush Wood Doors Section 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames Section 08 33 23 Overhead Coiling Doors Section 08 41 13 Exterior Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts Section 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows Section 08 71 00 Door Hardware Section 08 80 00 Glazing

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

Section 09 05 61.13 Moisture Vapor Emission Control Section 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing Section 09 29 00 Gypsum Board Section 09 30 13 Ceramic Porcelain Tiling Section 09 30 50 Tile Setting Materials and Accessories Section 09 51 13 Acoustical Panel Ceilings Section 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories Section 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring Section 09 68 13 Tile Carpeting Section 09 91 13 Exterior Painting

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Section 09 91 24 Interior Painting Section 09 96 00 High-Performance Coatings

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

Section 10 14 23 Panel Signage Section 10 21 13 Toilet Compartments Section 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath and Custodial Accessories Section 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets Section 10 51 13 Metal Lockers and Accessories Section 10 56 13 Metal Storage Shelving

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

Section 11 11 36 Vehicle Charging Equipment Section 11 13 19 Loading Dock Equipment Section 11 31 00 Residential Appliances

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

Section 12 36 61.16 Solid Surfacing Countertops Section 12 93 00 Site Furnishings

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

Section 13 22 00.01 Temporary Administrative Office Section 13 22 00.02 Temporary Locker Room

DIVISION 21 – FIRE PROTECTION

Section 21 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Water-Based Fire-Suppression Piping Section 21 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Fire Suppression Piping and Equipment Section 21 05 53 Identification for Fire-Suppression Piping and Equipment Section 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

Section 22 05 17 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Plumbing Piping Section 22 05 18 Escutcheons for Plumbing Piping Section 22 05 19 Meters and Gauges for Plumbing Piping Section 22 05 23.12 Ball Valves for Plumbing Piping Section 22 05 23.14 Check Valves for Plumbing Piping Section 22 05 23.15 Gate Valves for Plumbing Piping Section 22 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Plumbing Piping and Equipment Section 22 05 48.13 Vibration Controls for Plumbing Piping and Equipment Section 22 05 53 Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment

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Section 22 07 19 Plumbing Piping Insulation Section 22 11 16 Domestic Water Piping Section 22 11 19 Domestic Water Piping Specialties Section 22 13 16 Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping Section 22 13 19 Sanitary Waste Piping Specialties Section 22 13 19.13 Sanitary Drains Section 22 33 00 Electric, Domestic-Water Heaters Section 22 42 13.13 Commercial Water Closets Section 22 42 13.16 Commercial Urinals Section 22 42 16.13 Commercial Lavatories Section 22 42 16.16 Commercial Sinks Section 22 42 23 Commercial Showers Section 22 47 16 Pressure Water Coolers

DIVISION 23 – MECHANICAL

Section 23 05 13 Common Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment Section 23 05 29 Hangers and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment Section 23 05 48.13 Vibration Controls for HVAC Section 23 05 53 Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment Section 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC Section 23 07 13 Duct Insulation Section 23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping Section 23 31 13 Metal Ducts Section 23 33 00 Air Duct Accessories Section 23 33 46 Flexible Ducts Section 23 34 16 Centrifugal HVAC Fans Section 23 34 23 HVAC Power Ventilators Section 23 37 13.13 Air Diffusers Section 23 55 53.16 Gas-Fired Unit Heaters Section 23 74 16.11 Packaged, Small-Capacity, Rooftop Air-Conditioning Units

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

Section 26 00 10 Supplemental Requirements for Electrical Section 26 00 11 Facility Performance Requirements for Electrical Section 26 05 05 Selective Demolition for Electrical Section 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables Section 26 05 19.13 Undercarpet Electrical Power Cables Section 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems Section 26 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems Section 26 05 33.13 Conduit for Electrical Systems Section 26 05 33.16 Boxes for Electrical Systems Section 26 05 33.23 Surface Raceways for Electrical Systems Section 26 05 53 Identification for Electrical Systems Section 26 05 73.16 Coordination Studies

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Section 26 05 73.19 Arc-Flash Hazard Analysis Section 26 05 83 Wiring Connections Section 26 09 23 Lighting Control Devices Section 26 21 00 Low-Voltage Electrical Service Entrance Section 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers Section 26 24 13 Switchboards Section 26 24 16 Panelboards Section 26 27 13 Electricity Metering Section 26 27 26 Wiring Devices Section 26 27 33 Power Distribution Units Section 26 28 13 Fuses Section 26 28 16.13 Enclosed Circuit Breakers Section 26 28 16.16 Enclosed Switches Section 26 51 00 Interior Lighting Section 26 52 13 Emergency and Exit Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATION

Section 27 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Communications Systems Section 27 05 33.13 Conduit for Communications Systems

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY SYSTEMS

Section 28 46 21.11 Addressable Fire-Alarm Systems

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

Section 32 91 13 Soil Preparation Section 32 92 00 Turf and Grasses Section 32 93 00 Planting

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ALLOWANCES 012100 - 1

SECTION 012100 - ALLOWANCES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements governing allowances.

B. Types of allowances include the following:

1. Lump-sum allowances.

2. Unit-cost allowances.

3. Quantity allowances.

4. Contingency allowances.

5. Testing and inspecting allowances.

C. Related Requirements:

1. Section 002100 "Instructions" for procedures for using unit prices, including adjustment of quantity allowances when applicable.

2. Section 012600 "Contract Modification Procedures" for procedures for submitting and handling Change Orders.

3. Section 014500 "Quality Control" for procedures governing the use of allowances for field testing by an independent testing agency.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Allowance: A quantity of work or dollar amount included in the Contract, established in lieu of additional requirements, used to defer selection of actual materials and equipment to a later date when direction will be provided to Contractor. If necessary, additional requirements will be issued by Change Order.

1.4 SELECTION AND PURCHASE

A. At the earliest practical date after award of the Contract, advise Architect of the date when final selection, or purchase and delivery, of each product or system described by an allowance must be completed by the Owner to avoid delaying the Work.

B. At Architect's request, obtain proposals for each allowance for use in making final selections.

Include recommendations that are relevant to performing the Work.

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C. Purchase products and systems selected by Architect from the designated supplier.

1.5 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Submit proposals for purchase of products or systems included in allowances in the form specified for Change Orders.

1.6 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Submit invoices or delivery slips to show actual quantities of materials delivered to the site for use in fulfillment of each allowance.

B. Submit time sheets and other documentation to show labor time and cost for installation of allowance items that include installation as part of the allowance.

C. Coordinate and process submittals for allowance items in same manner as for other portions of the Work.

1.7 LUMP-SUM ALLOWANCES

A. Allowance shall include cost to Contractor of specific products and materials ordered by Owner or selected by Architect under allowance and shall include taxes, freight, and delivery to Project site.

B. Unless otherwise indicated, Contractor's costs for receiving and handling at Project site, labor, installation, overhead and profit, and similar costs related to products and materials ordered by Owner or selected by Architect under allowance shall be included as part of the Contract Sum and not part of the allowance.

C. Unused Materials: Return unused materials purchased under an allowance to manufacturer or supplier for credit to Owner, after installation has been completed and accepted.

1. If requested by Architect, retain and prepare unused material for storage by Owner.

Deliver unused material to Owner's storage space as directed.

1.8 UNIT-COST ALLOWANCES

A. Allowance shall include cost to Contractor of specific products and materials ordered by Owner or selected by Architect under allowance and shall include taxes, freight, and delivery to Project site.

B. Unless otherwise indicated, Contractor's costs for receiving and handling at Project site, labor, installation, overhead and profit, and similar costs related to products and materials ordered by Owner or selected by Architect under allowance shall be included as part of the Contract Sum and not part of the allowance.

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C. Unused Materials: Return unused materials purchased under an allowance to manufacturer or supplier for credit to Owner, after installation has been completed and accepted.

1. If requested by Architect, retain and prepare unused material for storage by Owner.

Deliver unused material to Owner's storage space as directed.

1.9 QUANTITY ALLOWANCES

A. Allowance shall include cost to Contractor of specific products and materials ordered by Owner or selected by Architect under allowance and shall include taxes, freight, and delivery to Project site.

B. Unless otherwise indicated, Contractor's costs for receiving and handling at Project site, labor, installation, overhead and profit, and similar costs related to products and materials ordered by Owner or selected by Architect under allowance shall be included as part of the Contract Sum and not part of the allowance.

C. Unused Materials: Return unused materials purchased under an allowance to manufacturer or supplier for credit to Owner, after installation has been completed and accepted.

1. If requested by Architect, retain and prepare unused material for storage by Owner.

Deliver unused material to Owner's storage space as directed.

1.10 CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCES

A. Use the contingency allowance only as directed by Architect for Owner's purposes and only by Change Orders that indicate amounts to be charged to the allowance.

B. Contractor's overhead, profit, and related costs for products and equipment ordered by Owner under the contingency allowance are included in the allowance and are not part of the Contract Sum. These costs include delivery, installation, taxes, insurance, equipment rental, and similar costs.

C. Change Orders authorizing use of funds from the contingency allowance will include Contractor's related costs and reasonable overhead and profit.

D. At Project closeout, credit unused amounts remaining in the contingency allowance to Owner by Change Order.

1.11 TESTING AND INSPECTING ALLOWANCES

A. Testing and inspecting allowances include the cost of engaging testing agencies, actual tests and inspections, and reporting results.

B. The allowance does not include incidental labor required to assist the testing agency or costs for retesting if previous tests and inspections result in failure. The cost for incidental labor to assist the testing agency shall be included in the Contract Sum.

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C. Costs of testing and inspection services not specifically required by the Contract Documents are Contractor responsibilities and are not included in the allowance.

D. At Project closeout, credit unused amounts remaining in the testing and inspecting allowance to Owner by Change Order.

1.12 ADJUSTMENT OF ALLOWANCES

A. Allowance Adjustment: To adjust allowance amounts, prepare a Change Order proposal based on the difference between purchase amount and the allowance, multiplied by final measurement of work-in-place where applicable. If applicable, include reasonable allowances for cutting losses, tolerances, mixing wastes, normal product imperfections, required maintenance materials, and similar margins.

1. Include installation costs in purchase amount only where indicated as part of the allowance.

2. If requested, prepare explanation and documentation to substantiate distribution of overhead costs and other markups.

3. Submit substantiation of a change in scope of Work, if any, claimed in Change Orders related to unit-cost allowances.

4. Owner reserves the right to establish the quantity of work-in-place by independent quantity survey, measure, or count.

B. Submit claims for increased costs due to a change in the scope or nature of the allowance described in the Contract Documents, whether for the purchase order amount or Contractor's handling, labor, installation, overhead, and profit.

1. Do not include Contractor's or subcontractor's indirect expense in the Change Order cost amount unless it is clearly shown that the nature or extent of Work has changed from what could have been foreseen from information in the Contract Documents.

2. No change to Contractor's indirect expense is permitted for selection of higher- or lower-priced materials or systems of the same scope and nature as originally indicated.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine products covered by an allowance promptly on delivery for damage or defects. Return damaged or defective products to manufacturer for replacement.

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3.2 PREPARATION

A. Coordinate materials and their installation for each allowance with related materials and installations to ensure that each allowance item is completely integrated and interfaced with related work.

3.3 SCHEDULE OF ALLOWANCES

A. Allowance No.1: Lump-Sum Allowance: Include the sum of $45,000.00 (Forty-Five Thousand and 0/100 Dollars) for Door Hardware as specified in Section 087100 "Door Hardware" and as shown on Drawings.

1. This allowance includes material cost, receiving, handling, installation, and Contractor overhead and profit.

2. Coordinate quantity allowance adjustment with corresponding unit-price requirements in Section 002100 "Instructions".

END OF SECTION 012100

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 013000 - 1

SECTION 013000 - ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Coordination and Project conditions.

B. Preconstruction meeting.

C. Site mobilization meeting.

D. Progress meetings.

E. Preinstallation meetings.

F. Closeout meeting.

G. Alteration procedures.

1.2 COORDINATION AND PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and Work of various Sections of Project Manual to ensure efficient and orderly sequence of installation of interdependent construction elements.

B. Verify that utility requirements and characteristics of operating equipment are compatible with building utilities. Coordinate Work of various Sections having interdependent responsibilities for installing, connecting to, and placing operating equipment in service.

C. Coordinate space requirements, supports, and installation of mechanical and electrical Work indicated diagrammatically on Drawings. Follow routing shown for pipes, ducts, and conduit as closely as practical; place runs parallel with lines of building. Use spaces efficiently to maximize accessibility for other installations, for maintenance, and for repairs.

1. Coordination Drawings: Prepare as required to coordinate all portions of Work. Show relationship and integration of different construction elements that require coordination during fabrication or installation to fit in space provided or to function as intended. Indicate locations where space is limited for installation and access and where sequencing and coordination of installations are important.

D. Coordination Meetings: In addition to other meetings specified in this Section, hold coordination meetings with personnel and Subcontractors to ensure coordination of Work.

E. In finished areas except as otherwise indicated, conceal pipes, ducts, and wiring within construction. Coordinate locations of fixtures and outlets with finish elements.

F. Coordinate completion and clean-up of Work of separate Sections in preparation for Substantial Completion and for portions of Work designated for Owner's occupancy.

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G. After Owner's occupancy of premises, coordinate access to Site for correction of defective Work and Work not complying with Contract Documents, to minimize disruption of Owner's activities.

1.3 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. Architect/Engineer will schedule and preside over meeting after Notice of Award.

B. Attendance Required: Architect/Engineer, Owner, Resident Project Representative, appropriate governmental agency representatives, major Subcontractors, and Contractor.

C. Minimum Agenda:

1. Execution of Owner-Contractor Agreement.

2. Submission of executed bonds and insurance certificates.

3. Distribution of Contract Documents.

4. Submission of list of Subcontractors, list of products, schedule of values, and Progress

Schedule.

5. Designation of personnel representing parties in Contract, and Architect/Engineer.

6. Communication procedures.

7. Procedures and processing of requests for interpretations, field decisions, field orders, submittals, substitutions, Applications for Payments, proposal request, Change Orders, and Contract closeout procedures.

8. Scheduling.

9. Critical Work sequencing.

10. Scheduling activities of Quality Control activities.

D. Architect/Engineer: Record minutes and distribute copies to participants within three days after meeting, with copies to Contractor, Owner, and those affected by decisions made.

1.4 SITE MOBILIZATION MEETING

A. Architect/Engineer will schedule and preside over meeting at Project Site prior to Contractor occupancy.

B. Attendance Required: Architect/Engineer, Owner, Contractor, Contractor's superintendent, major Subcontractors, and CQA Representative

C. Minimum Agenda:

1. Use of premises by Owner and Contractor.

2. Owner's requirements and partial occupancy.

3. Construction facilities and controls.

4. Temporary utilities[provided by Owner].

5. Survey and building layout.

6. Security and housekeeping procedures.

7. Schedules.

8. Procedures for testing.

9. Procedures for maintaining record documents.

10. Requirements for startup of equipment.

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11. Inspection and acceptance of equipment put into service during construction period.

D. Architect/Engineer: Record minutes and distribute copies to participants within three days after meeting, with copies to Contractor, Owner, and those affected by decisions made.

1.5 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Schedule and administer meetings throughout progress of the Work at two-week intervals.

B. Architect/Engineer will make arrangements for meetings, prepare agenda with copies for participants, and preside over meetings.

C. Attendance Required: Project superintendent, major Subcontractors and suppliers, and Architect/Engineer, Owner, as appropriate to agenda topics for each meeting.

D. Minimum Agenda:

1. Review minutes of previous meetings.

2. Review of Work progress.

3. Field observations, problems, and decisions.

4. Identification of problems impeding planned progress.

5. Review of submittal schedule and status of submittals.

6. Review of off-Site fabrication and delivery schedules.

7. Maintenance of Progress Schedule.

8. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules.

9. Planned progress during succeeding work period.

10. Coordination of projected progress.

11. Maintenance of quality and work standards.

12. Effect of proposed changes on Progress Schedule and coordination.

13. Other business relating to Work.

E. Architect/Engineer: Record minutes and distribute copies to participants within three days after meeting, with copies to Contractor, Owner, and those affected by decisions made.

1.6 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. When required in individual Specification Sections, convene preinstallation meetings at Project Site before starting Work of specific Section.

B. Require attendance of parties directly affecting, or affected by, Work of specific Section.

C. Notify Architect/Engineer no less than four days in advance of meeting date.

D. Prepare agenda and preside over meeting:

1. Review conditions of installation, preparation, and installation procedures.

2. Review coordination with related Work.

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E. Architect/Engineer: Record minutes and distribute copies to participants within three days after meeting, with copies to Contractor, Owner, and those affected by decisions made.

1.7 CLOSEOUT MEETING

A. Schedule Project closeout meeting with sufficient time to prepare for requesting Substantial Completion. Preside over meeting and be responsible for minutes.

B. Attendance Required: Project superintendent, major Subcontractors and suppliers, and Architect/Engineer, Owner, as appropriate to agenda topics for each meeting.

C. Notify Architect/Engineer no less than four days in advance of meeting date.

D. Minimum Agenda:

1. Start-up of facilities and systems.

2. Operations and maintenance manuals.

3. Testing, adjusting, and balancing.

4. System demonstration and observation.

5. Operation and maintenance instructions for Owner's personnel.

6. Contractor's inspection of Work.

7. Contractor's preparation of an initial "punch list."

8. Procedure to request Architect/Engineer inspection to determine date of Substantial

Completion.

9. Completion time for correcting deficiencies.

10. Inspections by authorities having jurisdiction.

11. Certificate of Occupancy and transfer of insurance responsibilities.

12. Partial release of retainage.

13. Final cleaning.

14. Preparation for final inspection.

15. Closeout Submittals:

a. Project record documents.

b. Operating and maintenance documents.

c. Operating and maintenance materials.

d. Affidavits.

16. Final Application for Payment.

17. Contractor's demobilization of Site.

18. Maintenance.

E. Architect/Engineer: Record minutes and distribute copies to participants within three days after meeting, with copies to Contractor, Owner, and those affected by decisions made.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS - Not Used

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 ALTERATION PROCEDURES

A. Designated areas of existing facilities will be occupied for normal operations during progress of construction. Cooperate with Owner in scheduling operations to minimize conflict and to permit continuous usage.

1. Perform Work not to interfere with operations of occupied areas.

2. Keep utility and service outages to a minimum and perform only after written approval of

Owner.

3. Clean Owner-occupied areas daily. Clean spillage, overspray, and heavy collection of dust in Owner-occupied areas immediately.

B. Materials: As specified in product Sections; match existing products with new products for patching and extending Work.

C. Employ skilled and experienced installer to perform alteration and renovation Work.

D. Cut, move, or remove items as necessary for access to alterations and renovation Work. Replace and restore at completion. Comply with Section 017000 - Execution and Closeout Requirements

E. Remove unsuitable material not marked for salvage, including rotted wood, corroded metals, and deteriorated masonry and concrete. Replace materials as specified for finished Work.

F. Remove debris and abandoned items from area and from concealed spaces.

G. Prepare surface and remove surface finishes to permit installation of new Work and finishes.

H. Close openings in exterior surfaces to protect existing Work from weather and extremes of temperature and humidity.

I. Remove, cut, and patch Work to minimize damage and to permit restoring products and finishes to specified condition.

J. Refinish existing visible surfaces to remain in renovated rooms and spaces, to specified condition for each material, with neat transition to adjacent finishes.

K. Where new Work abuts or aligns with existing Work, provide smooth and even transition. Patch Work to match existing adjacent Work in texture and appearance.

L. When finished surfaces are cut so that smooth transition with new Work is not possible, terminate existing surface along straight line at natural line of division and submit recommendation to Architect/Engineer for review.

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M. Where change of plane of 1/4 inch (6 mm) or more occurs, submit recommendation for providing smooth transition to Architect/Engineer for review or request instructions from Architect/Engineer.

N. Trim existing doors to clear new floor finish. Refinish trim to specified condition.

O. Patch or replace portions of existing surfaces that are damaged, lifted, discolored, or showing other imperfections.

P. Finish surfaces as specified in individual product Sections.

END OF SECTION 013000

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 014000 - 1

SECTION 014000 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance and quality control.

B. Testing and inspection services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

1. Specific quality-assurance and quality-control requirements for individual work results are specified in their respective Specification Sections. Requirements in individual Sections may also cover production of standard products.

2. Specified tests, inspections, and related actions do not limit Contractor's other quality-assurance and quality-control procedures that facilitate compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

3. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality-assurance and quality-control services required by Architect, Engineer, Owner, or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this Section.

C. Related Requirements:

1. Section 012100 "Allowances" for testing and inspection allowances, where applicable.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Experienced: When used with an entity or individual, "experienced," unless otherwise further described, means having successfully completed a minimum of five previous projects similar in nature, size, and extent to this Project; being familiar with special requirements indicated; and having complied with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Field Quality-Control Tests and Inspections: Tests and inspections that are performed on-site for installation of the Work and for completed Work.

C. Installer/Applicator/Erector: Contractor or another entity engaged by Contractor as an employee, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor, to perform a particular construction operation, including installation, erection, application, assembly, and similar operations.

1. Use of trade-specific terminology in referring to a Work result does not require that certain construction activities specified apply exclusively to specific trade(s).

D. Mockups: Physical assemblies of portions of the Work constructed to establish the standard by which the Work will be judged. Mockups are not Samples.

1. Mockups are used for one or more of the following:

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a. Verify selections made under Sample submittals.

b. Demonstrate aesthetic effects.

c. Demonstrate the qualities of products and workmanship.

d. Demonstrate successful installation of interfaces between components and systems.

e. Perform preconstruction testing to determine system performance.

2. Product Mockups: Mockups that may include multiple products, materials, or systems specified in a single Section.

3. In-Place Mockups: Mockups constructed on-site in their actual final location as part of permanent construction.

E. Preconstruction Testing: Tests and inspections performed specifically for Project before products and materials are incorporated into the Work, to verify performance or compliance with specified criteria. Unless otherwise indicated, copies of reports of tests or inspections performed for other than the Project do not meet this definition.

F. Product Tests: Tests and inspections that are performed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.7, by a testing agency accredited in accordance with NIST's National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), or by a testing agency qualified to conduct product testing and acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, to establish product performance and compliance with specified requirements.

G. Source Quality-Control Tests and Inspections: Tests and inspections that are performed at the source (e.g., plant, mill, factory, or shop).

H. Testing Agency: An entity engaged to perform specific tests, inspections, or both. The term "testing laboratory" has the same meaning as the term "testing agency."

I. Quality-Assurance Services: Activities, actions, and procedures performed before and during execution of the Work, to guard against defects and deficiencies and substantiate that proposed construction will comply with requirements.

J. Quality-Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during and after execution of the Work, to evaluate that actual products incorporated into the Work and completed construction comply with requirements. Contractor's quality-control services do not include contract administration activities performed by Architect or Engineer.

1.3 DELEGATED DESIGN SERVICES

A. Performance and Design Criteria: Where professional design services or certifications by a design professional are specifically required of Contractor by the Contract Documents, provide products and systems complying with specific performance and design criteria indicated.

1. If criteria indicated are not sufficient to perform services or certification required, submit a written request for additional information to Architect or Engineer.

B. Delegated Design Services Statement: Submit a statement signed and sealed by the responsible design professional, for each product and system specifically assigned to Contractor to be designed or certified by a design professional, indicating that the products and systems are in

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compliance with performance and design criteria indicated. Include list of codes, loads, and other factors used in performing these services.

1.4 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS

A. Conflicting Standards and Other Requirements: If compliance with two or more standards or requirements is specified and the standards or requirements establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, inform the Architect or Engineer regarding the conflict and obtain clarification prior to proceeding with the Work. Refer conflicting requirements that are different, but apparently equal, to Architect or Engineer for clarification before proceeding.

B. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified is the minimum provided or performed. The actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits. To comply with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for the context of requirements. Refer uncertainties to Architect or Engineer for a decision before proceeding.

1.5 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Mockup Shop Drawings:

1. Include plans, sections, elevations, and details, indicating materials and size of mockup construction.

2. Indicate manufacturer and model number of individual components.

3. Provide axonometric drawings for conditions difficult to illustrate in two dimensions.

1.6 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor's Quality-Control Plan: For quality-assurance and quality-control activities and responsibilities.

B. Qualification Data: For Contractor's quality-control personnel.

C. Contractor's Statement of Responsibility: When required by authorities having jurisdiction, submit copy of written statement of responsibility submitted to authorities having jurisdiction before starting work on the following systems:

1. Seismic-force-resisting system, designated seismic system, or component listed in the Statement of Special Inspections.

2. Primary wind-force-resisting system or a wind-resisting component listed in the Statement of Special Inspections.

D. Testing Agency Qualifications: For testing agencies specified in "Quality Assurance" Article to demonstrate their capabilities and experience. Include proof of qualifications in the form of a recent report on the inspection of the testing agency by a recognized authority.

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E. Schedule of Tests and Inspections: Prepare in tabular form and include the following:

1. Specification Section number and title.

2. Entity responsible for performing tests and inspections.

3. Description of test and inspection.

4. Identification of applicable standards.

5. Identification of test and inspection methods.

6. Number of tests and inspections required.

7. Time schedule or time span for tests and inspections.

8. Requirements for obtaining samples.

9. Unique characteristics of each quality-control service.

F. Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports and documents as specified.

G. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For Owner's record, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on performance of the Work.

1.7 CONTRACTOR'S QUALITY-CONTROL PLAN

A. Quality-Control Plan, General: Submit quality-control plan within 15 days of Notice to Proceed, Submit in format acceptable to Architect or Engineer. Identify personnel, procedures, controls, instructions, tests, records, and forms to be used to carry out Contractor's quality-assurance and quality-control responsibilities and to coordinate Owner's quality-assurance and quality-control activities. Coordinate with Contractor's Construction Schedule.

B. Quality-Control Personnel Qualifications: Engage qualified personnel trained and experienced in managing and executing quality-assurance and quality-control procedures similar in nature and extent to those required for Project.

C. Submittal Procedure: Describe procedures for ensuring compliance with requirements through review and management of submittal process. Indicate qualifications of personnel responsible for submittal review.

D. Testing and Inspection: In quality-control plan, include a comprehensive schedule of Work requiring testing or inspection, including the following:

1. Contractor-performed tests and inspections, including subcontractor-performed tests and inspections. Include required tests and inspections and Contractor-elected tests and inspections. Distinguish source quality-control tests and inspections from field quality-control tests and inspections.

2. Special inspections required by authorities having jurisdiction and indicated on the Statement of Special Inspections.

3. Owner-performed tests and inspections indicated in the Contract Documents.

E. Continuous Inspection of Workmanship: Describe process for continuous inspection during construction to identify and correct deficiencies in workmanship in addition to testing and

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inspection specified. Indicate types of corrective actions to be required to bring the Work into compliance with standards of workmanship established by Contract requirements and approved mockups.

F. Monitoring and Documentation: Maintain testing and inspection reports, including log of approved and rejected results. Include Work Architect has indicated as nonconforming or defective. Indicate corrective actions taken to bring nonconforming Work into compliance with requirements. Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

1.8 REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS

A. Test and Inspection Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports specified in other Sections. Include the following:

1. Date of issue.

2. Project title and number.

3. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of testing agency.

4. Dates and locations of samples and tests or inspections.

5. Names of individuals making tests and inspections.

6. Description of the Work and test and inspection method.

7. Identification of product and Specification Section.

8. Complete test or inspection data.

9. Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results.

10. Record of temperature and weather conditions at time of sample-taking and testing and inspection.

11. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected Work complies with the

Contract Document requirements.

12. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

13. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

B. Manufacturer's Technical Representative's Field Reports: Prepare written information documenting manufacturer's technical representative's tests and inspections specified in other Sections. Include the following:

1. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of technical representative making report.

2. Statement on condition of substrates and their acceptability for installation of product.

3. Statement that products at Project site comply with requirements.

4. Summary of installation procedures being followed, whether they comply with requirements and, if not, what corrective action was taken.

5. Results of operational and other tests and a statement of whether observed performance complies with requirements.

6. Statement of whether conditions, products, and installation will affect warranty.

7. Other required items indicated in individual Specification Sections.

C. Factory-Authorized Service Representative's Reports: Prepare written information documenting manufacturer's factory-authorized service representative's tests and inspections specified in other Sections. Include the following:

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1. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of factory-authorized service representative making report.

2. Statement that equipment complies with requirements.

3. Results of operational and other tests and a statement of whether observed performance complies with requirements.

4. Statement of whether conditions, products, and installation will affect warranty.

5. Other required items indicated in individual Specification Sections.

1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Qualifications paragraphs in this article establish the minimum qualification levels required;

individual Specification Sections specify additional requirements.

B. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing products or systems similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units. As applicable, procure products from manufacturers able to meet qualification requirements, warranty requirements, and technical or factory-authorized service representative requirements.

C. Fabricator Qualifications: A firm experienced in producing products similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units.

D. Installer Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in installing, erecting, applying, or assembling work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project, whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service performance.

E. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally qualified to practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing engineering services of the kind indicated. Engineering services are defined as those performed for installations of the system, assembly, or product that is similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

F. Specialists: Certain Specification Sections require that specific construction activities be performed by entities who are recognized experts in those operations. Specialists will satisfy qualification requirements indicated and engage in the activities indicated.

1. Requirements of authorities having jurisdiction supersede requirements for specialists.

G. Testing and Inspecting Agency Qualifications: An NRTL, an NVLAP, or an independent agency with the experience and capability to conduct testing and inspection indicated, as documented in accordance with ASTM E329, and with additional qualifications specified in individual Sections;

and, where required by authorities having jurisdiction, that is acceptable to authorities.

H. Manufacturer's Technical Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative of manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to observe and inspect installation of manufacturer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

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I. Factory-Authorized Service Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative of manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to inspect, demonstrate, repair, and perform service on installations of manufacturer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

J. Preconstruction Testing: Where testing agency is indicated to perform preconstruction testing for compliance with specified requirements for performance and test methods, comply with the following:

1. Contractor's Responsibilities:

a. Provide test specimens representative of proposed products and construction.

b. Submit specimens in a timely manner with sufficient time for testing and analyzing results to prevent delaying the Work.

c. Provide sizes and configurations of test assemblies, mockups, and laboratory mockups to adequately demonstrate capability of products to comply with performance requirements.

d. Build site-assembled test assemblies and mockups, using installers who will perform same tasks for Project.

e. When testing is complete, remove test specimens and test assemblies, and mockups;

do not reuse products on Project.

2. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Submit a certified written report of each test, inspection, and similar quality-assurance service to Architect or Engineer, and Commissioning Authority, with copy to Contractor. Interpret tests and inspections, and state in each report whether tested and inspected Work complies with or deviates from the Contract Documents.

K. Mockups: Before installing portions of the Work requiring mockups, build mockups for each form of construction and finish required to comply with the following requirements, using materials indicated for the completed Work:

1. Build mockups of size indicated.

2. Build mockups in location indicated or, if not indicated, as directed by Architect or

Engineer.

3. Notify Architect or Engineer seven (7) days in advance of dates and times when mockups will be constructed.

4. Employ supervisory personnel who will oversee mockup construction. Employ workers who will be employed to perform same tasks during the construction at Project.

5. Demonstrate the proposed range of aesthetic effects and workmanship.

6. Obtain Architect's or Engineer’s approval of mockups before starting corresponding Work, fabrication, or construction.

a. Allow seven (7) days for initial review and each re-review of each mockup.

7. Promptly correct unsatisfactory conditions noted by Architect's preliminary review, to the satisfaction of the Architect, before completion of final mockup.

8. Approval of mockups by the Architect does not constitute approval of deviations from the Contract Documents contained in mockups unless Architect specifically approves such deviations in writing.

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9. Maintain mockups during construction in an undisturbed condition as a standard for judging the completed Work.

10. Demolish and remove mockups when directed unless otherwise indicated.

1.10 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Owner Responsibilities: Where quality-control services are indicated as Owner's responsibility, Owner will engage a qualified testing agency to perform these services.

1. Owner will furnish Contractor with names, addresses, and telephone numbers of testing agencies engaged and a description of types of testing and inspection they are engaged to perform.

2. Payment for these services will be made from testing and inspection allowances specified in Section 012100 "Allowances," as authorized by Change Orders.

3. Costs for retesting and reinspecting construction that replaces or is necessitated by Work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents will be charged to Contractor, and the Contract Sum will be adjusted by Change Order.

B. Contractor Responsibilities: Tests and inspections not explicitly assigned to Owner are Contractor's responsibility. Perform additional quality-control activities, whether specified or not, to verify and document that the Work complies with requirements.

1. Unless otherwise indicated, provide quality-control services specified and those required by authorities having jurisdiction. Perform quality-control services required of Contractor by authorities having jurisdiction, whether specified or not.

2. Engage a qualified testing agency to perform quality-control services.

a. Contractor will not employ same entity engaged by Owner, unless agreed to in writing by Owner.

3. Notify testing agencies at least 48 hours in advance of time when Work that requires testing or inspection will be performed.

4. Where quality-control services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility, submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each quality-control service.

5. Testing and inspection requested by Contractor and not required by the Contract Documents are Contractor's responsibility.

6. Submit additional copies of each written report directly to authorities having jurisdiction, when they so direct.

C. Retesting/Reinspecting: Regardless of whether original tests or inspections were Contractor's responsibility, provide quality-control services, including retesting and reinspecting, for construction that replaced Work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents.

D. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Cooperate with Architect or Engineer, Commissioning Authority, and Contractor in performance of duties. Provide qualified personnel to perform required tests and inspections.

1. Notify Architect or Engineer, Commissioning Authority, and Contractor promptly of irregularities or deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of its services.

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2. Determine the locations from which test samples will be taken and in which in-situ tests are conducted.

3. Conduct and interpret tests and inspections, and state in each report whether tested and inspected Work complies with or deviates from requirements.

4. Submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control service through Contractor.

5. Do not release, revoke, alter, or increase the Contract Document requirements or approve or accept any portion of the Work.

6. Do not perform duties of Contractor.

E. Manufacturer's Field Services: Where indicated, engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect field-assembled components and equipment installation, including service…