Attachment_1,_Specifications_MAHG15-9016.pdf

INDEX

SECTION NAME

01 15 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

01 33 00 SUBMITTALS

01 73 20 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

05 40 00 LIGHT GAUGE METAL FRAMING

06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY

06 20 00

FINISH CARPENTRY

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

08 11 13 STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 20 00 WOOD DOORS

08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE

09 25 50 GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES

09 30 13 TILE

09 51 10 ACOUSTICAL PANEL CEILINGS

09 91 00 PAINT

12 36 00 COUNTERTOPS

16 00 00 GENERAL PROVISIONS ELECTRICAL

16 50 00 LIGHTING

Attachment 1

FA301017R0014

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

SECTION 01 15 00

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.

The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

1.2 U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

A. EM 385-1-1(2003) Safety - Safety and Health Requirements

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01330 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES:

B. SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals QC Plan; G, C. Submit a QC plan within 15 calendar days after receipt of Notice of Award.

1.4 QC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

A. Establish and maintain a QC program as described in this section. The QC program consists of a QC Manager, a QC plan, a Coordination and Mutual Understanding Meeting, QC meetings, three phases of control, submittal review and approval, testing, and QC certifications and documentation necessary to provide materials, equipment, workmanship, fabrication, construction and operations which comply with the requirements of this contract. The QC program shall cover on-site and off-site work and shall be keyed to the work sequence. No work or testing may be performed unless the QC Manager is on the work site.

B. Preliminary Work Authorized Prior to Acceptance. The only work that is authorized to proceed prior to the acceptance of the QC plan is mobilization of storage and office trailers, temporary utilities, and surveying.

C. Acceptance. Acceptance of the QC plan is required prior to the start of construction. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to require changes in the QC plan and operations as necessary, including removal of personnel, to ensure the specified quality of work. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to interview any member of the QC organization at any time in order to verify the submitted qualifications.

D. Notification of Changes. Notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of any proposed change, including changes in the QC organization personnel, a minimum of seven calendar days prior to a proposed change. Proposed changes shall be subject to the acceptance by the Contracting Officer.

1.5 QC ORGANIZATION

A. QC Manager

Duties. Provide a QC Manager to implement and manage the QC program. In addition to implementing and managing the QC program, the QC Manager may perform the duties of project superintendent. The QC Manager is required to attend the Coordination and Mutual Understanding Meeting, conduct the QC meetings, perform the three phases of control, perform submittal review and approval, ensure testing is performed and provide QC certifications and documentation required in this contract. The QC Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the three phases of control and documentation performed by others.

1. Qualifications. An individual experienced as a superintendent, inspector, QC Manager, project manager, or construction manager on similar size and type construction contracts which included the major trades that are part of this contract. The individual must be familiar with the requirements of the EM 385-1-1 and have experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance.

1.6 QC PLAN

A. Requirements

1. Provide, for acceptance by the Contracting Officer, a QC plan submitted in a three- ring binder that covers both on-site and off-site work and includes the following with a table of contents listing the major sections identified with tabs.

1.7 QC ORGANIZATION

A. A chart showing the QC organizational structure and its relationship to the production side of the organization.

1.8 NAMES AND QUALIFICATIONS

A. In resume format, for each person in the QC organization. Include the CQM for Contractors course certification required by the paragraph entitled "Construction Quality Management Training".

1.9 DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY OF QC PERSONEL

A. Of each person in the QC organization.

1. OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS: A listing of outside organizations such as Contracting Office rural and consulting engineering firms that will be employed by the Contractor and a description of the services these firms will provide.

2. APPOINTMENT LETTERS: Letters signed by an officer of the firm appointing the QC Manager and stating that they are responsible for managing and implementing the QC program as described in this contract. Include in this letter the QC Manager's authority to direct the removal and replacement of non-conforming work.

3. SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES AND INITIAL SUBMITTAL REGISTER: Procedures for reviewing, approving and managing submittals. Provide the name(s) of the person(s) in the QC organization authorized to review and certify submittals prior to approval.

4. TESTING LABORATORY INFORMATION: Testing laboratory information required by the paragraphs "Accredited Laboratories" or "Testing Laboratory Requirements", as applicable.

5. TESTING PLAN AND LOG: A Testing Plan and Log that includes the tests required, referenced by the specification paragraph number requiring the test, the frequency, and the person responsible for each test.

6. PROCEDURES TO COMPLETE REWORK ITEMS: Procedures to identify, record, track and complete rework items.

7. DOCUMENTATION PROCEDURES: Use Government formats.

8. LIST OF DEFINABLE FEATURES: A Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) is a task, which is separate and distinct from other tasks, has the same control requirements and work crews.

The list shall be cross-referenced to the Contractor's Construction Schedule and the specification sections. For projects requiring a Progress Chart, the list of definable features of work shall include but not be limited to all items of work on the schedule.

9. For projects requiring a Network Analysis Schedule, the list of definable features of work shall include but not be limited to all critical path activities.

10. PROCEDURES FOR PERFORMING THREE PHASES OF CONTROL: For each DFOW provide Preparatory and Initial Phase Checklists. Each list shall include a breakdown of quality checks that will be used when performing the quality control functions, inspections, and tests required by the contract documents. The preparatory and initial phases shall be conducted with a view towards obtaining quality construction by planning ahead and identifying potential problems.

11. PERSONNEL MATRIX: Not Applicable.

12. PROCEDURES FOR COMPLETION INSPECTION: See the paragraph entitled

"COMPLETION INSPECTIONS".

13. TRAINING PROCEDURES AND TRAINING LOG: Not Applicable.

1.10 COORDINATION AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING MEETING

A. During either the Pre-Construction conference, but prior to the start of construction, discuss the QC program required by this contract. The purpose of this meeting is to develop a mutual understanding of the QC details, including documentation, administration for on-site and off-site work, and the coordination of the Contractor's management, production and the QC personnel. At the meeting, the Contractor will be required to explain how three phases of control will be implemented for each DFOW. Contractor's personnel required to attend shall include the QC Manager, project manager, and superintendent. Minutes of the meeting will be prepared by the QC Manager and signed by both the Contractor and the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the signed minutes to all attendees.

1.11 QC MEETINGS

A. After the start of construction, the QC Manager shall conduct QC meetings weekly at the work site with the superintendent and the foreman responsible for the ongoing and upcoming work.

The QC Manager shall prepare the minutes of the meeting and provide a copy to the Contracting Officer within two working days after the meeting. As a minimum, the following shall be accomplished at each meeting:

1. Review the minutes of the previous meeting;

2. Review the schedule and the status of work and rework;

3. Review the status of submittals;

4. Review the work to be accomplished in the next two weeks and documentation required;

5. Resolve QC and production problems (RFIs, etc.);

6. Address items that may require revising the QC plan; and g. Review Accident Prevention

Plan (APP).

1.12 THREE PHASES OF CONTROL

A. The three phases of control shall adequately cover both on-site and off-site work and shall include the following for each DFOW.

1. Preparatory Phase

a. Notify the Contracting Officer at least two work days in advance of each preparatory phase. Conduct the preparatory phase with the superintendent and the foreman responsible for the definable feature of work. Document the results of the preparatory phase actions in the daily CQC Report and in the QC checklist. Perform the following prior to beginning work on each definable feature of work:

b. Review each paragraph of the applicable specification sections;

c. Review the contract drawings;

d. Verify that appropriate shop drawings and submittals for materials and equipment have 0 0 been submitted and approved. Verify receipt of approved factory test results, when required;

e. Review the testing plan and ensure that provisions have been made to provide the required QC testing;

f. Examine the work area to ensure that the required preliminary work has been completed;

g. Examine the required materials, equipment and sample work to ensure that they are on hand and conform to the approved shop drawings and submitted data;

h. Review the APP and appropriate Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) to ensure that applicable safety requirements are met, and that required Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are submitted; and

i. Discuss construction methods and the approach that will be used to provide quality construction by planning ahead and identifying potential problems for each DFOW.

2. Initial Phase

a. Notify the Contracting Officer at least two work days in advance of each initial phase.

When construction crews are ready to start work on a DFOW, conduct the Initial Phase with the foreman responsible for that DFOW. Observe the initial segment of the work to ensure that it complies with contract requirements. Document the results of the Initial Phase in the daily CQC Report and in the QC checklist. Perform the following for each

DFOW:

b. Establish the quality of workmanship required;

c. Resolve conflicts;

d. Ensure that testing is performed by the approved laboratory; and

e. Check work procedures for compliance with the APP and the appropriate AHA to ensure that applicable safety requirements are met.

3. Follow-Up Phase

a. Perform the following for on-going work daily, or more frequently as necessary, until the completion of each DFOW and document in the daily CQC Report and in the QC checklist:

b. Ensure the work is in compliance with contract requirements;

c. Maintain the quality of workmanship required;

d. Ensure that testing is performed by the approved laboratory;

e. Ensure that rework items are being corrected; and

f. Perform safety inspections.

4. Additional Preparatory and Initial Phases

a. Additional preparatory and initial phases shall be conducted on the same DFOW if the quality of on-going work is unacceptable, if there are changes in the applicable QC organization, if there are changes in the on-site production supervision or work crew, if work on a DFOW is resumed after substantial period of inactivity, or if other problems develop.

5. Notification of Three Phases of Control for Off-Site Work

a. Notify the Contracting Officer at least two weeks prior to the start of the preparatory and initial phases.

1.13 SUBMITTAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL

A. Procedures for submission, review, and approval of submittals are described in the submittal section of the specification.

1.14 TESTING

A. Except as stated otherwise in the specification sections, perform sampling and testing required under this contract.

B. Accreditation Requirements

1. Construction materials testing laboratories must be accredited by a laboratory accreditation authority and will be required to submit a copy of the Certificate of Accreditation and Scope of Accreditation. The laboratory's scope of accreditation must include the appropriate ASTM standards (i.e.; E 329, C 1077, D 3666, D 3740, A 880, E 543) listed in the technical sections of the specifications. Laboratories engaged in Hazardous Materials Testing shall meet the requirements of OSHA and EPA. The policy applies to the specific laboratory performing the actual testing, not just the "Corporate Office."

C. Laboratory Accreditation Authorities

1. Laboratory Accreditation Authorities include the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation

Program (NVLAP) administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), International Accreditation Services, Inc. (IAS), U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Materials Testing Center (MTC), the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) (Approval authority for WABO is limited to projects within Washington State), and the Washington Area Council of Engineering Laboratories (WACEL) (Approval authority by WACEL is limited to projects within the EFA Chesapeake and Public Works Center Washington geographical area).

D. Capability Check

1. The CONTRACTING OFFICER retains the right to check laboratory equipment in the proposed laboratory and the laboratory technician's testing procedures, techniques, and other items pertinent to testing, for compliance with the standards set forth in this contract.

E. Test Results

1. Cite applicable Contract requirements, tests or analytical procedures used.

2. Provide actual results and include a statement that the item tested or analyzed conforms or fails to conform to specified requirements. If the item fails to conform, notify the CONTRACTING OFFICER immediately. Conspicuously stamp the cover sheet for each report in large red letters "CONFORMS" or "DOES NOT CONFORM" to the specification requirements, whichever is applicable. Test results shall be signed by a testing laboratory representative authorized to sign certified test reports. Furnish the signed reports, certifications, and other documentation to the CONTRACTING OFFICER via the QC Manager.

1.15 QC CERTIFICATIONS

A. Contractor Quality Control Report Certification

1. Each CQC Report shall contain the following statement: "On behalf of the Contractor, I certify that this report is complete and correct and equipment and material used and work performed during this reporting period is in compliance with the contract drawings and specifications to the best of my knowledge except as noted in this report."

B. Invoice Certification

1. Furnish a certificate to the CONTRACTING OFFICER with each payment request, signed by the QC Manager, attesting that as-built drawings are current and attesting that the work for which payment is requested, including stored material, is in compliance with contract requirements.

C. Completion Certification

1. Upon completion of work under this contract, the QC Manager shall furnish a certificate to the

CONTRACTING OFFICER attesting that "the work has been completed, inspected, tested, and is in compliance with the contract."

1.16 COMPLETION INSPECTIONS

A. Punch-Out Inspection

1. Near the completion of all work or any increment thereof established by a completion time stated in the Contract clause "Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work," or stated elsewhere in the specifications, the QC Manager shall conduct an inspection of the work and develop a punch list of items which do not conform to the approved drawings and specifications. Include in the punch list any remaining items of the "Rework Items List", which were not corrected prior to the Punch-Out inspection. The punch list shall include the estimated date by which the deficiencies will be corrected. A copy of the punch list shall be provided to the Contracting Officer. The QC Manager or staff shall make follow-on inspections to ascertain that all deficiencies have been corrected. Once this is accomplished, the Contractor shall notify the Government that the facility is ready for the Government "Pre- Final Inspection".

B. Pre-Final Inspection

1. The Government will perform this inspection to verify that the facility is complete and ready to be occupied. A Government pre-final punch list may be developed as a result of this inspection. The QC Manager shall ensure that all items on this list are corrected prior to notifying the Government that a "Final" inspection with the customer can be scheduled. Any items noted on the "Pre-Final" inspection shall be corrected in a timely manner and shall be accomplished before the contract completion date for the work or any particular increment thereof if the project is divided into increments by separate completion dates.

C. Final Acceptance Inspection

1. The QC Manager, the superintendent, or other Contractor management personnel and the

Contracting Officer will be in attendance at this inspection. Additional Government personnel may be in attendance. The final acceptance inspection will be formally scheduled by the Contracting Officer based upon results of the "Pre-Final Inspection". Notice shall be given to the Contracting Officer at least 14 days prior to the final inspection. The notice shall state that all specific items previously identified to the Contractor as being unacceptable will be complete by the date scheduled for the final acceptance inspection. Failure of the Contractor to have all contract work acceptably complete for this inspection will be cause for the Contracting Officer to bill the Contractor for the Government's additional inspection cost in accordance with the contract clause "Inspection of Construction".

1.17 DOCUMENTATION

A. Maintain current and complete records of on-site and off-site QC program operations and activities. The forms identified under the paragraph "INFORMATION FOR THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (CONTRACTING OFFICER)" shall be used. Reports are required for each day work is performed. Account for each calendar day throughout the life of the contract. Every space on the forms must be filled in. Use N/A if nothing can be reported in one of the spaces. The superintendent and the QC Manager must prepare and sign the Contractor Production and CQC Reports, respectively. The reporting of work shall be identified by terminology consistent with the construction schedule. In the "remarks" section in this report which will contain pertinent information including directions received, problems encountered during construction, work progress and delays, conflicts or errors in the drawings or specifications, field changes, safety hazards encountered, instructions given and corrective actions taken, delays encountered and a record of visitors to the work site. For each remark given, identify the Schedule Activity No. that is associated with the remark.

B. Quality Control Validation

1. Establish and maintain the following in a series of three ring binders. Binders shall be divided and tabbed as shown below. These binders shall be readily available to the Government's Quality Assurance Team during all business hours.

a. All completed Preparatory and Initial Phase Checklists, arranged by specification section.

b. All milestone inspections, arranged by Activity/Event Number.

c. A current up-to-date copy of the Testing and Plan Log with supporting field test reports, arranged by specification section.

d. Copies of all contract modifications, arranged in numerical order. Also include documentation that modified work was accomplished.

e. A current up-to-date copy of the Rework Items List.

f. Maintain up-to-date copies of all punch lists issued by the QC

g. Staff on the Contractor and Sub-Contractors and all punch lists issued by the

Government.

C. As-Built Drawings

1. The QC Manager is required to review the as-built drawings, required by Section 01770 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES, are kept current on a daily basis and marked to show deviations, which have been made from the Contract drawings. Ensure each deviation has been identified with the appropriate modifying documentation, e.g. PC number, modification number, RFI number, etc. The QC Manager shall initial each deviation or revision. Upon completion of work, the QC Manager shall submit a certificate attesting to the accuracy of the as-built drawings prior to submission to the Contracting Officer.

1.18 NOTIFICATION ON NON-COMPLIANCE

A. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of any detected non-compliance with the foregoing requirements. The Contractor shall take immediate corrective action after r e c e i p t of such notice. Such notice, when delivered to the Contractor at the work site, shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose of notification. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. The Contractor shall make no part of the time lost due to such stop orders the subject of claim for extension of time, for excess costs, or damages.

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SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTALS

A. The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections.

B. Units of weights and measures used on all submittals are to be the same as those used in the contract drawings.

C. Each submittal is to be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements.

D. Contractor's Quality Control System Manager, to check and approve all items prior to submittal and stamp, sign, and date indicating action taken. Proposed deviations from the contract requirements are to be clearly identified.

E. Submittals are to be scheduled and made prior to the acquisition of the material or equipment covered thereby. Picked up and disposed of in accordance with manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and in compliance with existing laws and regulations samples remaining upon completion of the work.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Government approval is required for all submittals. Government approval is required for extensions of design, critical materials, any deviations from the solicitation, the accepted proposal, or the completed design, equipment whose compatibility with the entire system must be checked, and other items as designated by the Contracting Officer.

B. The approval of submittals by the GOVERNMENT shall not be construed as a complete check, but will indicate only that the general method of construction, materials, detailing and other information are satisfactory. Approval will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error, which may exist, as the Contractor is responsible for the dimensions and design of adequate connections, details and satisfactory construction of all work.

1.3 FORWARDING SUBMITTALS REQUIRING GOVERNMENT APPROVAL

A. Submittals Required from the Contractor

1. As soon as practicable after award of contract, and before procurement of fabrication, forward to the Government. Submittals required in the technical sections of this specification. The Contractor shall prepare and submit all items listed on the Submittal Register (741-F-016, Schedule of Material Submittals, or equivalent)

2. TRANSMITTAL FORM (AF 3000); AF Form 3000 shall be used for submitting both Governments approved and information only submittals in accordance with the instructions on the reverse side of the form. These forms will be furnished to the Contractor by the GOVERNMENT. This form shall be properly completed by filling out all the heading blank spaces and identifying each item submitted. Special care will be exercised to ensure proper listing of the specification paragraph and/or sheet number of the contract drawings pertinent to the data submitted for each item.

1.4 QUANTITY OF SUBMITTALS

A. Number of Copies Submittals

1. Submit four copies of submittals.

B. Review Schedule

1. A period of 14 working days will be allowed for consideration by the Government of submittals.

1.5 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

A. Prepare and maintain submittal register, as the work progresses. The Contractor shall develop a complete list of submittals required in the specifications, and use the list to prepare the Submittal Register. The Contractor is required to complete the submittal register and submit it to the Contracting Officer for approval within 30 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

B. Copies Delivered to the Government

1. Deliver one copy of submittal register updated by Contractor to Government with each invoice request.

1.6 SCHEDULING

A. Schedule and submit concurrently submittals covering component items forming a system or items that are interrelated. Include certifications to be submitted with the pertinent drawings at the same time. No delay damages or time extensions will be allowed for time lost in late submittals.

1. Coordinate scheduling, sequencing, preparing and processing of submittals with performance of work so that work will not be delayed by submittal processing. Allow for potential resubmittal of requirements.

2. Submittals called for by the contract documents will be listed on the register.

3. Re-submit register and annotate monthly by the Contractor with actual submission and approval dates. When all items on the register have been fully approved, no further re-submittal is required.

4. Carefully control procurement operations to ensure that each individual submittal is made on or before the Contractor scheduled submittal date shown on the approved "Submittal Register."

5. Except as specified otherwise, allow review period, beginning with receipt by approving authority that includes at least 14 working days for Contracting Officer approval. Period of review for submittals with Contracting Officer approval begins when Government receives submittal from QC organization

6. Period of review for each resubmittal is the same as for initial submittal.

B. Schedule Submittal

1. At the Preconstruction conference, provide, for approval by the Contracting Officer, the following schedule of submittals:

a. Schedule of shop drawings and technical submittals required by the specifications and drawings.

1.7 GOVERNMENT APPROVING AUTHORITY

A. Review submittals for approval within scheduling period specified and only for conformance with project design concepts and compliance with contract documents.

B. Identify returned submittals with one of the actions defined in paragraph entitled "Review

Notations" and with markings appropriate for action indicated.

C. Upon completion of review of submittals Government will, stamp and date approved submittals.

2 copies of the approved submittal will be retained by the Contracting Officer and 2 copies of the submittal will be returned to the Contractor.

1.8 REVIEW NOTATIONS

A. DISAPPROVED SUBMITTALS

1. Contractor shall make corrections required by the Contracting Officer. If the Contractor considers any correction or notation on the returned submittals to constitute a change to the contract drawings or specifications; notice as required under the clause entitled, "Changes" is to be given to the Contracting Officer. Contractor is responsible for the dimensions and design of connection details and construction of work. Failure to point out deviations may result in the Government requiring rejection and removal of such work at the Contractor's expense.

2. If changes are necessary to submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and submission of the submittals in accordance with the procedures above. No item of work requiring a submittal change is to be accomplished until the changed submittals are approved.

1.9 APPROVED SUBMITTALS

A. The Contracting Officer's approval or acceptance of submittals is not be construed as a complete check, and indicates only that the general method of construction, materials, detailing and other information are satisfactory, design, general method of construction, materials, detailing and other information appear to meet the Solicitation and Accepted Proposal. Approval or acceptance will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist.

1.10 APPROVED SAMPLES

A. Approval of a sample is only for the characteristics or use named in such approval and is not be construed to change or modify any contract requirements. Approval of the Contractor's samples by the Contracting Officer does not relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities under the contract.

1.11 WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT

A. Payment for materials incorporated in the work will not be made if required approvals have not been obtained.

1.12 PROGRESS SCHEDULE

A. Bar Chart

1. Submit the progress chart, for approval by the Contracting Officer, at the Preconstruction Conference in one reproducible and 4 copies.

2. Prepare the progress chart in the form of a bar chart utilizing form "Construction Progress Chart" or comparable format acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

B. Project Network Analysis

1. Submit the initial progress schedule within 21 calendar days of notice to proceed. Schedule is to be updated and resubmitted monthly beginning 7 calendar days after return of the approved initial schedule. Sufficient detail to facilitate the Contractor's control of the job and to allow the Contracting Officer to readily follow progress for portions of the work should be shown within the schedule.

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1.1 QUALIFICATIONS

SECTION 01 33 10

PROJECT SCHEDULE

A. The Contractor shall designate an authorized representative who shall be responsible for the preparation of all required project schedule reports.

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Pursuant to the Contract Clause, SCHEDULE FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS, a Project Schedule as described below shall be prepared. The scheduling of construction shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor management personnel shall actively participate in its development. Subcontractors and suppliers working on the project shall also contribute in developing and maintaining an accurate Project Schedule. The approved Project Schedule shall be used to measure the progress of the work, to aid in evaluating time extensions, and to provide the basis of all progress payments.

3.2 BASIS FOR PAYMENT

A. The schedule shall be the basis for measuring Contractor progress. Lack of an approved schedule or scheduling personnel will result in an inability of the Contracting Officer to evaluate Contractor's progress for the purposes of payment.

3.3 PROJECT SCHEDULE

A. The computer software system utilized by the Contractor to produce the Project Schedule shall be capable of providing all requirements of this specification. Failure of the Contractor to meet the requirements of this specification shall result in the disapproval of the schedule. Manual methods used to produce any required information shall require approval by the Contracting Officer.

1. Use of the Critical Path Method

a. The Critical Path Method (CPM) of network calculation shall be used to generate the Project Schedule. The Contractor shall provide the Project Schedule in the Precedence Diagram Method (PDM).

2. Level of Detail Required

a. The Project Schedule shall include an appropriate level of detail. Failure to develop or update the Project Schedule or provide data to the Contracting Officer at the appropriate level of detail, as specified by the Contracting Officer, shall result in the disapproval of the schedule. The Contracting Officer will use, but is not limited to, the following conditions to determine the appropriate level of detail to be used in the Project Schedule:

3. Activity Durations

a. Tasks related to the procurement of long lead materials or equipment shall be included as separate activities in the project schedule.

4. Government Activities

a. Government and other agency activities that could impact progress shall be shown

5. Responsibility

a. All activities shall be identified in the project schedule by the party responsible to perform the work.

6. Work Areas

a. All activities shall be identified in the project schedule by the work area in which the activity occurs.

7. Modification or Claim Number

a. Any activity that is added or changed by contract modification or used to justify claimed time shall be identified by a mod or claim code that changed the activity.

8. Bid Item

a. All activities shall be identified in the project schedule by the Bid Item to which the activity belongs.

9. Phase of Work

a. All activities shall be identified in the project schedule by the phases of work in which the activity occurs.

10. Category of Work

a. All Activities shall be identified in the project schedule according to the category of work which best describes the activity

11. Scheduled Project Completion

a. The schedule interval shall extend from NTP to the contract completion date.

12. Project Start Date

a. The schedule shall start no earlier than the date on which the NTP was acknowledged.

13. Constraint of Last Activity

a. Completion of the last activity in the schedule shall be constrained by the contract completion date.

14. Interim Completion Dates

a. Contractually specified interim completion dates shall also be constrained to show negative float if the early finish date of the last activity in that phase falls after the interim completion date.

3.4 PROJECT SCHEDULE SUBMISSIONS

A. The Contractor shall provide the submissions as described below. The data disk, reports, and network diagrams required for each submission are contained in paragraph SUBMISSION

REQUIREMENTS.

1. Initial Project Schedule Submission

2. The Initial Project Schedule shall be submitted for approval within 20 calendar days after

NTP. The schedule shall provide a reasonable sequence of activities which represent work through the entire project and shall be at a reasonable level of detail.

B. Periodic Schedule Updates

1. Based on the result of progress meetings, specified in "Periodic Progress Meetings," the

Contractor shall submit periodic schedule updates. These submissions shall enable the Contracting Officer to assess Contractor's progress.

3.5 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A. The following items shall be submitted by the Contractor for the preliminary submission, initial submission, and every periodic project schedule update throughout the life of the project:

1. Hard Copy of Schedule

2. Two hard copies of the project schedule shall be provided.

B. File Medium

1. Required data shall be submitted through EMAIL unless otherwise approved by the

Contracting Officer.

C. Network Diagram

1. The network diagram shall be required on the initial schedule submission and on monthly schedule update submissions. The network diagram shall depict and display the order and interdependence of activities and the sequence in which the work is to be accomplished. The Contracting Officer will use, but is not limited to, the following conditions to review compliance with this paragraph:

D. Continuous Flow

1. Diagrams shall show a continuous flow from left to right with no arrows from right to left. The activity number, description, duration, and estimated earned value shall be shown on the diagram.

E. Project Milestone Dates

1. Dates shall be shown on the diagram for start of project, any contract required interim completion dates, and contract completion dates.

F. Critical Path

1. The critical path shall be clearly shown.

3.6 PERIODIC PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Progress meetings to discuss payment shall include a monthly onsite meeting or other regular intervals mutually agreed to at the preconstruction conference.

1. Meeting Attendance

a. The Contractor's Project Manager shall attend the regular progress

2. Update Submission Following Progress Meeting

a. A complete update of the project schedule containing all approved progress, revisions, and adjuncts, based on the regular progress meeting, shall be submitted not later than 4 working days after the monthly progress meeting.

3.7 REQUESTS FOR TIME EXTENSIONS

A. In the event the Contractor requests an extension of the contract completion date, or any interim milestone date, the Contractor shall furnish the following for a determination as to whether or not the Contractor is entitled to an extension of time under the provisions of the contract: justification, project schedule data, and supporting evidence as the Contracting Officer may deem necessary.

Submission of proof of delay is obligatory to any approvals.

1. Justification of Delay

a. The project schedule shall clearly display that the Contractor has used, in full, all the float time available for the work involved with this request. The Contracting Officer's determination as to the number of allowable days of contract extension shall be based upon the project schedule updates in effect for the time period in question, and other factual information. Actual delays that are found to be caused by the Contractor's own actions, which result in the extension of the schedule, will not be a cause for a time extension to the contract completion date.

2. Directed Changes

a. If the NTP is issued for changes prior to settlement of price and/or time, the Contractor shall submit proposed schedule revisions to the Contracting Officer within 2 weeks of the NTP being issued. The proposed revisions to the schedule will be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to inclusion of those changes within the project schedule.

3.8 OWNERSHIP OF FLOAT

A. Float available in the schedule, at any time, shall not be considered for the exclusive use of either the Government or the Contractor.

1.1 SUMMARY

SECTION 01 73 20

SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

A. Section Includes:

1. Demolition and removal of selected portions of building or structure.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Remove: Detach items from existing construction and legally dispose of them off-site unless indicated to be removed and salvaged or removed and reinstalled.

B. Remove and Reinstall: Detach items from existing construction, prepare for reuse, and reinstall where indicated.

C. Existing to Remain: Existing items of construction that are not to be permanently removed and that are not otherwise indicated to be removed, removed and salvaged, or removed and reinstalled.

1.3 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Pre-demolition Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.

1.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Pre-demolition Photographs or Video: Submit before Work begins with detailed conditioned survey.

1.5 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Landfill Records: Indicate receipt and acceptance of hazardous wastes by a landfill facility licensed to accept hazardous wastes.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.6 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Conditions existing at time of inspection for bidding purpose will be maintained by THE GOVERNMENT as far as practical.

1. Before selective demolition, THE GOVERNMENT will remove the following items:

a. Furnishings within the area of work.

B. Notify Contracting Officer of discrepancies between existing conditions and Drawings before proceeding with selective demolition.

C. Hazardous materials will be removed by THE GOVERNMENT before start of the Work u nless specifically stated as part of the project.

1. If suspected hazardous materials are encountered, do not disturb; immediately notify THE

GOVERNMENT. Hazardous materials will be removed by THE GOVERNMENT under a separate contract.

D. Storage or sale of removed items or materials on-site is not permitted.

E. Utility Service: Maintain existing utilities indicated to remain in service and protect them against damage during selective demolition operations. Maintain fire-protection facilities in service during selective demolition operations.

2.1 PEFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with governing EPA notification regulations before beginning selective demolition. Comply with hauling and disposal regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Standards: Comply with ANSI/ASSE A10.6 and NFPA 241.

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that utilities have been disconnected and capped before starting selective demolition operations.

B. Survey existing conditions and correlate with requirements indicated to determine extent of selective demolition required.

C. When unanticipated mechanical, electrical, or structural elements that conflict with intended function or design are encountered, investigate and measure the nature and extent of conflict.

Promptly submit a written report to Construction Manager.

3.2 UTILITY SERVICES AND MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

A. Existing Services/Systems to Remain: Maintain services/systems indicated to remain and protect them against damage.

1. Comply with requirements for existing services/systems interruptions specified in Section

01100 "Summary."

B. Existing Services/Systems to Be Removed, Relocated, or Abandoned: Locate, identify, disconnect, and seal or cap off indicated utility services and mechanical/electrical systems serving areas to be selectively demolished.

1. Arrange to shut off indicated utilities with utility companies.

2. If services/systems are required to be removed, relocated, or abandoned, provide temporary services/systems that bypass area of selective demolition and that maintain continuity of services/systems to other parts of building.

3. Disconnect, demolish, and remove fire-suppression systems, plumbing, and HVAC systems, equipment, and components indicated to be removed.

a. Piping to Be Removed: Remove portion of piping indicated to be removed and cap or plug remaining piping with same or compatible piping material.

b. Piping to Be Abandoned in Place: Drain piping and cap or plug piping with same or compatible piping material.

c. Equipment to Be Removed: Disconnect and cap services and remove equipment.

d. Equipment to Be Removed and Reinstalled: Disconnect and cap services and remove, clean, and store equipment; when appropriate, reinstall, reconnect, and make equipment operational.

e. Equipment to Be Removed and Salvaged: Disconnect and cap services and remove equipment and deliver to THE GOVERNMENT.

f. Ducts to Be Removed: Remove portion of ducts indicated to be removed and plug remaining ducts with same or compatible ductwork material.

g. Ducts to Be Abandoned in Place: Cap or plug ducts with same or compatible ductwork material.

C. Refrigerant: Remove refrigerant from mechanical equipment to be selectively demolished according to 40 CFR 82 and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction

3.3 PREPARATION

A. Temporary Shoring: Provide and maintain shoring, bracing, and structural supports as required to preserve stability and prevent movement, settlement, or collapse of construction and finishes to remain, and to prevent unexpected or uncontrolled movement or collapse of construction being demolished.

3.4 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION, GENERAL

A. General: Demolish and remove existing construction only to the extent required by new construction and as indicated. Use methods required to complete the Work within limitations of governing regulations and as follows:

1. Neatly cut openings and holes plumb, square, and true to dimensions required. Use cutting methods least likely to damage construction to remain or adjoining construction. Use hand tools or small power tools designed for sawing or grinding, not hammering and chopping, to minimize disturbance of adjacent surfaces. Temporarily cover openings to remain.

a. Cut or drill from the exposed or finished side into concealed surfaces to avoid marring existing finished surfaces.

b. Do not use cutting torches until work area is cleared of flammable materials. At concealed spaces, such as duct and pipe interiors, verify condition and contents of hidden space before starting flame- cutting operations. Maintain fire watch and portable fire-suppression devices during flame-cutting operations.

c. Locate selective demolition equipment and remove debris and materials so as not to impose excessive loads on supporting walls, floors, or framing.

d. Dispose of demolished items and materials promptly.

B. Removed and Reinstalled Items:

1. Clean and repair items to functional condition adequate for intended reuse.

2. Pack or crate items after cleaning and repairing. Identify contents of containers.

3. Protect items from damage during transport and storage.

4. Reinstall items in locations indicated. Comply with installation requirements for new materials and equipment. Provide connections, supports, and miscellaneous materials necessary to make item functional for use indicated.

C. Existing Items to Remain: Protect construction indicated to remain against damage and soiling during selective demolition. When permitted by Construction Manager, items may be removed to a suitable, protected storage location during selective demolition and cleaned and reinstalled in their original locations after selective demolition operations are complete.

3.5 DISPOSAL OF DEMOLISHED MATERIALS

A. General: Except for items or materials indicated to be recycled, reused, salvaged, reinstalled, or otherwise indicated to remain THE GOVERNMENT's property, remove demolished materials from Project site and legally dispose of them in an EPA-approved landfill.

1. Do not allow demolished materials to accumulate on-site.

2. Remove and transport debris in a manner that will prevent spillage on adjacent surfaces and areas.

3. Remove debris from elevated portions of building by chute, hoist, or other device that will convey debris to grade level in a controlled descent.

4. Comply with requirements specified in Section 01524 "Construction Waste Management."

B. Burning: Do not burn demolished materials.

C. Disposal: Transport demolished materials off THE GOVERNMENT's property and legally dispose of them.

3.6 CLEANING

A. Clean adjacent structures and improvements of dust, dirt, and debris caused by selective demolition operations. Return adjacent areas to condition existing before selective demolition operations began.

SECTION 01 78 20

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

1.1 SUBMISSION OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

A. Submit Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Data specifically applicable to this contract and a complete and concise depiction of the provided equipment, product, or system. Organize and present information in sufficient detail to clearly explain O&M requirements at the system, equipment, component, and subassembly level. Include an index preceding each submittal.

Submit in accordance with this section and Section 01330 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

B. Package Quality

1. Documents must be fully legible. Poor quality copies and material with hole punches obliterating the text or drawings will not be accepted.

C. Package Content

1. Data package content shall be as shown in the paragraph titled "Schedule of Operation and Maintenance Data Packages." Comply with the data package requirements specified in the individual technical sections, including the content of the packages and addressing each product, component, and system designated for data package submission.

D. Changes to Submittals

1. Manufacturer-originated changes or revisions to submitted data shall be furnished by the

Contractor if a component of an item is so affected subsequent to acceptance of the O&M Data. Changes, additions, or revisions required by the Contracting Officer for final acceptance of submitted data, shall be submitted by the Contractor within 30 calendar days of the notification of this change requirement.

1.2 TYPES OF INFORMATION REQUIRED IN O&M DATA PACKAGES

A. Operating Instructions

1. Include specific instructions, procedures, and illustrations for the following phases of operation:

a. Safety Precautions

1) List personnel hazards and equipment or product safety precautions for all operating conditions.

b. Operator Prestart

1) Include procedures required to set up and prepare each system for use.

c. Startup, Shutdown, and Post-Shutdown Procedures

1) Provide narrative description for Startup, Shutdown and Post-shutdown operating procedures including the control sequence for each procedure.

d. Normal Operations

1) Provide narrative description of Normal Operating Procedures. Include Control

Diagrams with data to explain operation and control of systems and specific equipment.

e. Emergency Operations

1) Include Emergency Procedures for equipment malfunctions to permit a short period of continued operation or to shut down the equipment to prevent further damage to systems and equipment. Include Emergency Shutdown Instructions for fire, explosion, spills, or other foreseeable contingencies. Provide guidance and procedures for emergency operation of all utility systems including required valve positions, valve locations and zones or portions of systems controlled.

f. Operator Service Requirements

1) Include instructions for services to be performed by the operator such as lubrication, adjustment, inspection, and recording gage readings.

g. Environmental Conditions

1) Include a list of Environmental Conditions (temperature, humidity, and other relevant data) that are best suited for the operation of each product, component or system.

Describe conditions under which the item equipment should not be allowed to run.

h. Preventive Maintenance

1) Include the following information for preventive and scheduled maintenance to minimize corrective maintenance and repair.

i. Lubrication Data

1) Include preventative maintenance lubrication data, in addition to instructions for lubrication provided under paragraph titled "Operator Service Requirements":

2) A table showing recommended lubricants…