Biera Mar Specs Final.pdf

Repair Electrical Distribution, Biera Mar Housing

Project MQNA 07-1011

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

00 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53.00 40 MISCELLANEOUS CAST-IN- PLACE CONCRETE

D IVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 48 00 SEISMIC PROTECTION FOR MISC. EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 13.00 40 MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLES

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 70 02.00 10 ELECTRICAL DISTR. SYSTEM, UNDERGROUND

US Air Force, Lajes Field, Azores – Repair Primary Electrical Distribution, Biera Mar Housing

SECTION 00 11 00

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Attachment No.1

SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

1.1.1 Contractor shall install a 6.9kV, underground, electrical distribution system in the Biera Mar housing area as shown on the drawings. System is not limited to but shall include: 15 kV insulated copper cable; above-ground, 15 kV switchgear; above ground, 15 kV sectionalizing cabinets on concrete pads; underground, concrete-encased ductbanks; and handholes.

1.1.2 Disregard Notes 1 and 7 on drawing sheet E-101 which refer to bidding the switchgear as Alternate 1. All work on the drawings should be bid as one project without bid options.

1.1.3 Disregard note G on sheet E-101. All ductbanks that connect a transformer to a handhole shall slope away from the transformer and to the handhole. Betweeen handholes, all ductbanks shall be sloped from the high elevation handhole to the low elevation handhole. At handholes where the ductbank cannot be sloped away to another handhole, install a French drain as shown in detail 6 on sheet E-102.

2.1 GENERAL:

2.1.1 The contractor's scope of work includes supplying all plant, labor, equipment, supervision and specified material to perform all operations required to complete all work as specified in the contract.

2.1.2 DIGGING PERMIT: Prior to any excavation, the contractor shall request and obtain an approved AF Form 103, Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request and only excavate after all utilities have been marked. Contractor shall keep the approved AF Form 103 on the excavation site and present it when requested by the contracting officer, his designated representative, or any other valid authority.

2.1.3 CONTRACTOR'S TEMPORARY FACILITIES: Contractor shall submit a plan detailing specific, temporary facilities for approval through the Contracting Officer prior to commencing work. Temporary facilities shall be of sufficiently strong material and constructed so as to minimize hazards to nearby facilities during high winds. Temporary facilities will be removed by the contractor and area restored to original condition at end of contract.

2.1.4 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES:

2.1.4.1 Confine operations at site to areas permitted by contract.

2.1.4.2 Do not unreasonably encumber site with materials or equipment.

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2.1.4.3 Assume full responsibility for protection and safekeeping of material, equipment, and products stored of premises.

2.1.4.4 Do not disrupt operations of nearby existing buildings.

2.1.5 HAUL ROADS: Haul roads to be used for this project shall be as designated at the preconstruction meeting; spillage of materials or trash shall be cleaned up by the contractor immediately after each spillage.

2.1.6 DISPOSAL OF RUBBISH AND DEBRIS: Haul rubbish and debris from construction operations to the Island Landfill. The contractor shall not use any base trash receptacles to dispose of rubbish or debris.

2.1.7 STORAGE AND PROTECTION: No covered storage area is available for the contractor's use; however, the government will supply an open storage area at a location designated by the Contracting Officer. The contractor may, at no additional expense to the Government, provide a temporary structure in the designated area but must remove structure upon completion of each delivery order. Ownership or use of structure cannot be transferred to another contractor, or to an individual or group of individuals, while structure is on Government property. Any material which becomes stained, deteriorated, contaminated, or otherwise damaged as a result of exposure to the elements shall not be installed. Any new or existing work which is damaged due to inadequate protection shall be removed and replaced at the contractor's expense.

2.1.8 CLEANING: Maintain and clean work and storage areas on a daily basis. Materials removed and not reused and debris resulting from the contractor's work shall become the property of the contractor. The sale of any materials or debris on Lajes Field is prohibited. All materials and debris that become the contractor's property shall be removed and legally disposed of in accordance with local regulations at no additional charge to the government.

END OF SECTION 00 11 00

SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

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

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

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

Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) System Manager and the Designer of Record, if applicable, 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. Include within submittals items such as: Contractor's, manufacturer's, or fabricator's drawings;

descriptive literature including (but not limited to) catalog cuts, diagrams, operating charts or curves; test reports; test cylinders; samples; O&M manuals (including parts list); certifications;

warranties; and other such required submittals.

Submittals requiring Government approval 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.

1.1 DEFINITIONS

1.1.1 Submittal Descriptions

Submittals requirements are specified in the technical sections. Submittals are identified by Submittal Description (SD) numbers and titles as follows:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Submittals which are required prior to a notice to proceed commencing work on site.

Submittals required prior to the start of the next major phase of the construction on a

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multi-phase contract. Schedules or tabular list of data or tabular list including location, features, or other pertinent information regarding products, materials, equipment, or components to be used in the work, submitted prior to contract notice to proceed or next major phase of construction.

Certificates of insurance

List of proposed subcontractors

List of proposed products

Construction Progress Schedule

Submittal register

Health and safety plan

Work plan

Quality control (QC) plan

Environmental protection plan

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Drawings, diagrams and schedules specifically prepared to illustrate some portion of the work.

Diagrams and instructions from a manufacturer or fabricator for use in producing the product and as aids to the Contractor for integrating the product or system into the project.

Drawings prepared by or for the Contractor to show how multiple systems and interdisciplinary work will be coordinated.

SD-03 Product Data

Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions and brochures illustrating size, physical appearance and other characteristics of materials, systems or equipment for some portion of the work.

Samples of warranty language when the contract requires extended product warranties.

SD-05 Design Data

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Design calculations, mix designs, analyses or other data pertaining to a part of work.

SD-06 Test Reports

Report signed by authorized official of testing laboratory that a material, product or system identical to the material, product or system to be provided has been tested in accord with specified requirements. (Testing must have been within three years of date of contract award for the project.)

Report which includes findings of a test required to be performed by the Contractor on an actual portion of the work or prototype prepared for the project before shipment to job site.

Report which includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after installation.

Investigation reports.

Daily logs and checklists.

Final acceptance test and operational test procedure.

SD-07 Certificates

Statements printed on the manufacturer's letterhead and signed by responsible officials of manufacturer of product, system or material attesting that product, system or material meets specification requirements. Must be dated after award of project contract and clearly name the project.

Document required of Contractor, or of a manufacturer, supplier, installer or subcontractor through Contractor, the purpose of which is to further quality of orderly progression of a portion of the work by documenting procedures, acceptability of methods or personnel qualifications.

Confined space entry permits.

Text of posted operating instructions.

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Data that is furnished by the manufacturer, or the system provider, to the equipment operating and maintenance personnel, including manufacturer's help and product line documentation necessary to maintain and install equipment. This data is needed by operating and maintenance personnel for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance and repair of the item.

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This data is intended to be incorporated in an operations and maintenance manual or control system.

1.1.2 Approving Authority

Office or designated person authorized to approve submittal.

1.1.3 Work

As used in this section, on- and off-site construction required by contract documents, including labor necessary to produce submittals, construction, materials, products, equipment, and systems incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor QC approval. Submit the following in accordance with this section.

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Submittal register; G

1.3 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

Submittals are classified as follows:

1.3.1 Government Approved

Government approval is required for extensions of design, critical materials, deviations, equipment whose compatibility with the entire system must be checked, and other items as designated by the Contracting Officer. Government approval is required for any deviations from the Solicitation or Accepted Proposal and other items as designated by the Contracting Officer.

Within the terms of the Contract Clause entitled "Specifications and Drawings for Construction," they are considered to be "shop drawings."

1.4 FORWARDING SUBMITTALS REQUIRING GOVERNMENT APPROVAL

1.4.1 Submittals Required from the Contractor

As soon as practicable after award of contract, and before procurement of fabrication, forward to the Lajes AFB contracting officer submittals required in the technical sections of this specification, including shop drawings, product data and samples. One copy of the transmittal form for all submittals shall be forwarded to the Resident Officer in Charge of Construction.

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Lajes AFB contracting officer will review and approve for the Contracting Officer those submittals reserved for Contracting Officer approval to verify submittals comply with the contract requirements.

1.4.1.1 O&M Data

Lajes AFB contracting officer will review and approve for the Contracting Officer O&M Data to verify the submittals comply with the contract requirements; submit data specified for a given item within 30 calendar days after the item is delivered to the contract site.

a. In the event the Contractor fails to deliver O&M Data within the time limits specified, the Contracting Officer may withhold from progress payments 50 percent of the price of the item with which such O&M Data are applicable.

1.5 PREPARATION

1.5.1 Transmittal Form

Transmit each submittal, except sample installations and sample panels to office of approving authority. Transmit submittals with transmittal form prescribed by Contracting Officer and standard for project. On the transmittal form identify Contractor, indicate date of submittal, and include information prescribed by transmittal form and required in paragraph entitled "Identifying Submittals."

1.5.2 Identifying Submittals

When submittals are provided by a lower tier contractor the Prime Contractor is to prepare, review and stamp with Contractor's approval all specified submittals prior to submitting for Government approval.

Identify submittals, except sample installations and sample panels, with the following information permanently adhered to or noted on each separate component of each submittal and noted on transmittal form. Mark each copy of each submittal identically, with the following:

a. Project title and location.

b. Construction contract number.

c. Date of the drawings and revisions.

d. Name, address, and telephone number of subcontractor, supplier, manufacturer and any other second tier Contractor associated with submittal.

e. Section number of the specification section by which submittal is required.

f. Submittal description (SD) number of each component of submittal.

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g. When a resubmission, add alphabetic suffix on submittal description, for example, submittal 18 would become 18A, to indicate resubmission.

h. Product identification and location in project.

1.5.3 Format for SD-02 Shop Drawings

a. Shop drawings are not to be less than 8 1/2 by 11 inches nor more than 30 by 42 inches, except for full size patterns or templates. Prepare drawings to accurate size, with scale indicated, unless other form is required. Drawings are to be suitable for reproduction and be of a quality to produce clear, distinct lines and letters with dark lines on a white background.

b. Present A4 8 1/2 by 11 inches sized shop drawings as part of the bound volume for submittals required by section. Present larger drawings in sets.

c. Include on each drawing the drawing title, number, date, and revision numbers and dates, in addition to information required in paragraph entitled "Identifying Submittals."

d. Number drawings in a logical sequence. Each drawing is to bear the number of the submittal in a uniform location adjacent to the title block. Place the Government contract number in the margin, immediately below the title block, for each drawing.

e. Reserve a blank space, no smaller than 4 x 4 inches on the right hand side of each sheet for the Government disposition stamp.

f. Dimension drawings, except diagrams and schematic drawings; prepare drawings demonstrating interface with other trades to scale. Use the same unit of measure for shop drawings as indicated on the contract drawings. Identify materials and products for work shown.

g. Include the nameplate data, size and capacity on drawings. Also include applicable federal, military, industry and technical society publication references.

1.5.4 Format of SD-03 Product Data and SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

a. Present product data submittals for each section as a complete, bound volume. Include table of contents, listing page and catalog item numbers for product data.

b. Indicate, by prominent notation, each product which is being submitted; indicate specification section number and paragraph number to which it pertains.

c. Supplement product data with material prepared for project to satisfy submittal requirements for which product data does not exist. Identify this material as developed specifically for project, with information and format as required for submission of SD-07 Certificates.

d. Provide product data in metric dimensions. Where product data are included in preprinted catalogs with English units only, submit metric dimensions on separate sheet.

e. Include the manufacturer's name, trade name, place of manufacture, and catalog model or number on product data. Also include applicable federal, military, industry and technical society publication references. Should manufacturer's data require supplemental information for clarification, submit as specified for SD-07 Certificates.

f. Where equipment or materials are specified to conform to industry and technical society reference standards of the organizations such as American National Standards Institute

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(ANSI), ASTM International (ASTM), National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC), submit proof of such compliance. The label or listing by the specified organization will be acceptable evidence of compliance. In lieu of the label or listing, submit a certificate from an independent testing organization, competent to perform testing, and approved by the Contracting Officer. State on the certificate that the item has been tested in accordance with the specified organization's test methods and that the item complies with the specified organization's reference standard.

g. Collect required data submittals for each specific material, product, unit of work, or system into a single submittal and marked for choices, options, and portions applicable to the submittal. Mark each copy of the product data identically. Partial submittals will not be accepted for expedition of construction effort.

h. Submit manufacturer's instructions prior to installation.

1.5.5 Format of SD-05 Design Data and SD-07 Certificates

Provide design data and certificates on 8 1/2 by 11 inches paper. Provide a bound volume for submittals containing numerous pages.

1.5.6 Format of SD-06 Test Reports and SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports

a. Provide reports on 8 1/2 by 11 inches paper in a complete bound volume.

b. Indicate by prominent notation, each report in the submittal. Indicate specification number and paragraph number to which it pertains.

1.5.7 Format of SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data (O&M)

Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA for O&M Data format.

1.5.8 Format of SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals and SD-11 Closeout Submittals

a. When submittal includes a document which is to be used in project or become part of project record, other than as a submittal, do not apply Contractor's approval stamp to document, but to a separate sheet accompanying document.

b. Provide all dimensions in administrative submittals in metric. Where data are included in preprinted material with English units only, submit metric dimensions on separate sheet.

1.6 QUANTITY OF SUBMITTALS

1.6.1 Number of Copies of SD-02 Shop Drawings

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Submit three copies of submittals of shop drawings requiring review and approval only by QC organization and seven copies of shop drawings requiring review and approval by Contracting Officer.

1.6.2 Number of Copies of SD-03 Product Data and SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

Submit in compliance with quantity requirements specified for shop drawings.

1.6.3 Number of Copies SD-05 Design Data and SD-07 Certificates Submit in compliance with quantity requirements specified for shop drawings.

1.6.4 Number of Copies SD-06 Test Reports and SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports

Submit in compliance with quantity and quality requirements specified for shop drawings other than field test results that will be submitted with QC reports.

1.6.5 Number of Copies of SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Submit Five copies of O&M Data to the Contracting Officer for review and approval.

1.6.6 Number of Copies of SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals and SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Unless otherwise specified, submit three sets of administrative submittals.

1.7 INFORMATION ONLY SUBMITTALS

Normally submittals for information only will not be returned. Approval of the Contracting Officer is not required on information only submittals. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to resubmit any item found not to comply with the contract. This does not relieve the Contractor from the obligation to furnish material conforming to the plans and specifications; will not prevent the Contracting Officer from requiring removal and replacement of nonconforming material incorporated in the work; and does not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to furnish samples for testing by the Government laboratory or for check testing by the Government in those instances where the technical specifications so prescribe. For design-build construction the Government will retain five copies of information only submittals.

1.8 VARIATIONS / SUBSTITUTION REQUESTS

Variations from contract requirements require Government approval pursuant to contract Clause FAR 52.236-21 and will be considered where advantageous to Government.

1.8.1 Considering Variations

Discussion with Contracting Officer prior to submission, will help ensure functional and quality requirements are met and minimize rejections and re-submittals. When contemplating a variation

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which results in lower cost, consider submission of the variation as a Value Engineering Change Proposal (VECP).

Specifically point out variations from contract requirements in transmittal letters. Failure to point out deviations may result in the Government requiring rejection and removal of such work at no additional cost to the Government.

1.8.2 Proposing Variations

When proposing variation, deliver written request to the Contracting Officer, with documentation of the nature and features of the variation and why the variation is desirable and beneficial to Government. If lower cost is a benefit, also include an estimate of the cost savings.

In addition to documentation required for variation, include the submittals required for the item.

Clearly mark the proposed variation in all documentation.

Check the column "variation" of ENG Form 4025 for submittals which include proposed deviations requested by the Contractor. Set forth in writing the reason for any deviations and annotate such deviations on the submittal. The Government reserves the right to rescind inadvertent approval of submittals containing unnoted deviations.

1.8.3 Warranting That Variations Are Compatible

When delivering a variation for approval, Contractor warrants that this contract has been reviewed to establish that the variation, if incorporated, will be compatible with other elements of work.

1.8.4 Review Schedule Is Modified

In addition to normal submittal review period, a period of 10 working days will be allowed for consideration by the Government of submittals with variations.

1.9 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

Prepare and maintain submittal register, as the work progresses. 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. The approved submittal register will serve as a scheduling document for submittals and will be used to control submittal actions throughout the contract period. Coordinate the submit dates and need dates with dates in the Contractor prepared progress schedule. Submit monthly or until all submittals have been satisfactorily completed, updates to the submittal register showing the Contractor action codes and actual dates with Government action codes. Revise the submittal register when the progress schedule is revised and submit both for approval.

1.10 SCHEDULING

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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.

a. 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.

b. Submittals called for by the contract documents will be listed on the register. If a submittal is called for but does not pertain to the contract work, the Contractor is to include the submittal in the register and annotate it "N/A" with a brief explanation.

Approval by the Contracting Officer does not relieve the Contractor of supplying submittals required by the contract documents but which have been omitted from the register or marked "N/A".

c. 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.

d. 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."

e. Except as specified otherwise, allow review period, beginning with receipt by approving authority, that includes at least 15 working days for submittals for QC Manager approval and 15 working days for submittals for Contracting Officer approval.

Period of review for submittals with Contracting Officer approval begins when Government receives submittal from QC organization.

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

Within 30 calendar days of notice to proceed, provide, for approval by the Contracting Officer, the following schedule of submittals:

a. A schedule of shop drawings and technical submittals required by the specifications and drawings. Indicate the specification or drawing reference requiring the submittal; the material, item, or process for which the submittal is required; the "SD" number and identifying title of the submittal; the Contractor's anticipated submission date and the approval need date.

b. A separate schedule of other submittals required under the contract but not listed in the specifications or drawings. Schedule will indicate the contract requirement reference; the type or title of the submittal; the Contractor's anticipated submission date and the approved need date (if approval is required).

1.10.1 Reviewing, Certifying, Approving Authority

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The QC organization is responsible for reviewing and certifying that submittals are in compliance with contract requirements. Approving authority on submittals is QC Manager unless otherwise specified for specific submittal. At each "Submittal" paragraph in individual specification sections, a notation "G," following a submittal item, indicates Contracting Officer is approving authority for that submittal item.

1.10.2 Constraints

a. Conform to provisions of this section, unless explicitly stated otherwise for submittals listed or specified in this contract.

b. Submit complete submittals for each definable feature of work. Submit at the same time components of definable feature interrelated as a system.

c. When acceptability of a submittal is dependent on conditions, items, or materials included in separate subsequent submittals, submittal will be returned without review.

d. Approval of a separate material, product, or component does not imply approval of assembly in which item functions.

1.11 GOVERNMENT APPROVING AUTHORITY

When approving authority is Contracting Officer, the Government will:

a. Note date on which submittal was received from QC Manager.

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

c. Identify returned submittals with one of the actions defined in paragraph entitled "Review Notations" and with markings appropriate for action indicated.

Upon completion of review of submittals requiring Government approval, stamp and date approved submittals. Two copies of the approved submittal will be retained by the Contracting Officer and one copy of the submittal will be returned to the Contractor. If the Government performs a conformance review of other Designer of Record approved submittals, the submittals will be so identified and returned, as described above.

1.11.1 Review Notations

Contracting Officer review will be completed within 14 calendar days after date of submission.

Submittals will be returned to the Contractor with the following notations:

a. Submittals marked "approved" or "accepted" authorize the Contractor to proceed with the work covered.

b. Submittals marked "approved as noted" "or approved except as noted, resubmittal not required," authorize the Contractor to proceed with the work covered provided he takes no exception to the corrections.

c. Submittals marked "not approved" or "disapproved," or "revise and resubmit," indicate noncompliance with the contract requirements or design concept, or that submittal is incomplete. Resubmit with appropriate changes. No work shall proceed for this item until resubmittal is approved.

d. Submittals marked "not reviewed" will indicate submittal has been previously reviewed and approved, is not required , does not have evidence of being reviewed and approved by Contractor, or is not complete. A submittal marked "not reviewed" will be returned with an explanation of the reason it is not reviewed. Resubmit submittals returned for lack of review by Contractor or for being incomplete, with appropriate action, coordination, or change.

1.12 DISAPPROVED OR REJECTED SUBMITTALS

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.

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.

1.13 APPROVED/ACCEPTED SUBMITTALS

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, as the Contractor under the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) requirements of this contract is responsible for dimensions, the design of adequate connections and details, and the satisfactory construction of all work design, dimensions, all design extensions, such as the design of adequate connections and details, etc., and the satisfactory construction of all work. After submittals have been approved or accepted by the Contracting Officer, no resubmittal for the purpose of substituting materials or equipment will be considered unless accompanied by an explanation of why a substitution is necessary.

1.14 WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT

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Payment for materials incorporated in the work will not be made if required approvals have not been obtained.No payment for materials incorporated in the work will be made if all required Designer of Record or required Government approvals have not been obtained. No payment will be made for any materials incorporated into the work for any conformance review submittals or information only submittals found to contain errors or deviations from the Solicitation or Accepted Proposal.

1.15 PROGRESS SCHEDULE

1.15.1 Bar Chart

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

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

c. Include no less than the following information on the progress chart:

(1) Break out by major headings for primary work activity.

(2) A line item break out under each major heading sufficient to track the progress of the work.

(3) A line item showing contract finalization task which includes punch list, clean-up and demolition, and final construction drawings.

(4) A materials bar and a separate labor bar for each line item. Both bars will show the scheduled percentage complete for any given date within the contract performance period. Labor bar will also show the number of men (man-load) expected to be working on any given date within the contract performance period.

(5) The estimated cost and percentage weight of total contract cost for each materials and labor bar on the chart.

(6) Separate line items for mobilization and drawing submittal and approval. (These items are to show no associated costs.)

d. Update the progress schedule in one reproduction and 4 copies every 30 calendar days throughout the contract performance period.

1.16 STATUS REPORT ON MATERIALS ORDERS

Within 30 calendar days after notice to proceed, submit, for approval by the Contracting Officer, an initial material status report on all materials orders. This report will be updated and re-submitted every 15 calendar days as the status on material orders changes.

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Report to include list, in chronological order by need date, materials orders necessary for completion of the contract. The following information will be required for each material order listed:

a. Material name, supplier, and invoice number.

b. Bar chart line item or CPM activity number affected by the order.

c. Delivery date needed to allow directly and indirectly related work to be completed within the contract performance period.

d. Current delivery date agreed on by supplier.

e. When item d exceeds item c, the effect that delayed delivery date will have on contract completion date.

f. When item d exceeds item c, a summary of efforts made by the Contractor to expedite the delayed delivery date to bring it in line with the needed delivery date, including efforts made to place the order (or subcontract) with other suppliers.

1.17 STAMPS

Stamps used by the Contractor on the submittal data to certify that the submittal meets contract requirements is to be similar to the following:

| CONTRACTOR |

| (Firm Name) | | _____ Approved | | _____ Approved with corrections as noted on submittal data and/or | | attached sheets(s) |

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| SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________________ | | | |

TITLE: ______________________________________________________________ | | | |

DATE: _______________________________________________________________ | | |

For design-build construction, both the Contractor Quality Control System Manager and the Designer of Record are to stamp and sign to certify that the submittal meets contract requirements.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 03 30 53.00 40 MISCELLANEOUS CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

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.

ACI INTERNATIONAL (ACI)

ACI 117 (2006) Standard Specifications for Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials

ACI 211.1 (1991; R 2002) Standard Practice for Selecting Proportions for Normal, Heavyweight, and Mass Concrete

ACI 318/318R (2005; Errata 2005) Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary

ACI/MCP 205 (2007) Manual of Concrete Practice Part 2

-ACI 224R-01 to ACI 313R-97 ACI/MCP 305 (2007) Manual of Concrete Practice Part 3:315- 99 to 343R-95 ACI/MCP 405 (2007) Manual of Concrete Practice Part

4:345R-91(97) to 355.2R-04 ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM A 185/A 185M (2007) Standard Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain, for Concrete

ASTM A 615/A 615M

(2007) Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon- Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement

ASTM C 1064/C 1064M

(2005) Standard Test Method for Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete

ASTM C 143/C 143M (2005a) Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete

ASTM C 150

(2007) Standard Specification for Portland Cement

ASTM C 172

(2007) Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete

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SECTION 03 30 53.00 40 Page 1 ASTM C 173/C 173M (2007) Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly

Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method

ASTM C 231

(2004) Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method

ASTM C 260 (2006) Standard Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete

ASTM C 309 (2007) Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for Curing Concrete

ASTM C 31/C 31M (2006) Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

ASTM C 39/C 39M

(2005e1) Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

ASTM C 494/C 494M (2005a) Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete

ASTM C 595 (1997) Blended Hydraulic Cements (Metric)

ASTM C 94/C 94M

(2007) Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete

ASTM C 990 (2006) Standard Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe, Manholes and Precast Box Sections Using Preformed Flexible Joint Sealants

ASTM D 1752

(2004a) Standard Specification for Preformed Sponge Rubber Cork and Recycled PVC Expansion

ASTM E 1155 (1996; R 2001) Standard Test Method for Determining Floor Flatness and Floor Levelness Numbers

ASTM E 1155M

(1996; R 2001) Standard Test Method for Determining Floor Flatness and Floor Levelness Numbers (Metric)

1.2 GENERAL

All work shall be in accordance with ACI/MCP 305 and ACI 318/318R.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

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Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33

00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Installation Drawings shall be provided for the following:

Concrete Placement

Forms

Steel Reinforcement Accessories

SD-05 Design Data

Mix design data shall be submitted in accordance with the paragraph entitled, "Ready- Mix Concrete," of this section.

SD-06 Test Reports

Test reports shall be in accordance with tests as described in the paragraph entitled, "Field Testing," of this section for the following items:

Slump

Concrete

Compressive Strength Testing

Measurement of Floor Tolerances

1.4 INSTALLATION DRAWINGS

Specific locations of Concrete Placement, Forms, Steel Reinforcement and Accessories shall be indicated on installation drawings and shall include but not be limited to square feet of concrete placements, thicknesses and widths, plan dimensions, and arrangement of cast-in-place concrete section.

1.5 FLATNESS AND LEVELNESS OF EQUIPMENT PADS

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1.5.1 Pads Tolerance Measurements

Pad flatness and levelness test, on equipment pads shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions set forth in ASTM E 1155M ASTM E 1155. Also Zi calculation to be used shall be N min.=A/10.

Pad tolerance measurements shall be made by the approved laboratory and inspection service within 24 hours after completion of final troweling operation and before forms and shores have been removed, measurement shall be taken with a Dipstick Auto-Read floor profiler instrument.

Results of pad tolerance tests, including formal notice of acceptance or rejection of the work, shall be provided to the Contractor within 24 hours after data collection. Equipment pad shall slop towards edges and there shall not be any standing water on pad any length of time.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 READY-MIX CONCRETE

Concrete shall be ready-mix concrete and mix design data shall conform to ACI/MCP 205

Non-exposed concrete elements: 3000 psi minimum compressive strength.

Slump: 1 inch to 4 inch according to ASTM C 143/C 143M and ACI 211.1.

Portland Cement shall conform to ASTM C 150.

Blended hydraulic cement shall conform to ASTM C 595.

One brand and type of cement shall be used for formed concrete having exposed-to-view finished surfaces. Air-Entraining Admixtures shall conform to ASTM C 260. Water-reducing admixtures, retarding admixtures, accelerating admixtures, water-reducing and accelerating admixtures, and water-reducing and retarding admixtures shall conform to ASTM C 494/C 494M.

2.2 STEEL REINFORCEMENT

2.2.1 Deformed Steel Bars

Steel bars shall conform to ASTM A 615/A 615M, Grade 60 ksi ACI/MCP 305 and ACI 318/318R.

2.2.2 Welded Wire Fabric

Welded wire fabric shall conform to ASTM A 185/A 185M.

2.3 FORMS

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Forms shall be of wood, steel, or other approved material and shall conform to ACI/MCP 305 and ACI 318/318R. Form release shall conform to ACI/MCP 405.

2.4 ACCESSORIES

2.4.1 Waterstops

Waterstops shall be the flat dumbbell type not less than 3/16-inch thick for widths up to 5 inches and not less than 3/8-inch thick for widths 5 inches and over.

Waterstops shall be made of rubber and shall conform to ASTM D 1752.

Waterstops shall be made of polyvinylchloride (PVC) and shall conform to ASTM C 990.

2.4.2 Curing Compound

Curing compound shall conform to ASTM C 309.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 FORM WORK

Form work shall be in addition to ACI/MCP 305 and ACI 318/318R, ACI/MCP 205, and

ACI/MCP 405.

3.1.1 Preparation of Form Surfaces Forms shall be true to line and grade, mortar-tight, and sufficiently rigid to prevent objectionable deformation under load. Form surfaces for permanently exposed faces shall be smooth, free from irregularities, dents, sags, or holes.

Exposed joints and exposed edges shall be chamfered. Internal ties shall be so arranged that when the forms are removed, the form ties will be not less than 2 inches from concrete surfaces permanently exposed to view or exposed to water on the finished structure.

3.1.2 Form Coating

Forms for exposed surfaces shall be coated with a nonstaining form release coating which shall be applied before the steel case is added to avoid contaminating the reinforcing steel. Forms for unexposed surfaces may be wetted in lieu of coating immediately before the placing of concrete, except that in freezing weather form release coating shall be used.

3.1.3 Removal of Forms

Forms shall be removed carefully to prevent damage to the concrete. Forms shall not be removed before the expiration of the minimum time indicated below:

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Arches, beams and deck-type slabs 144 hours

Columns and walls (lifts 15 feet and under) 24 hours

Columns and walls (lifts over 15 feet) 48 hours

3.2 STEEL REINFORCING

3.2.1 General

Reinforcement shall be free from loose, flaky rust and scale, and free from oil, grease, or other coating which might destroy or reduce the reinforcement's bond with the concrete.

3.2.2 Fabrication

Steel reinforcement shall be shop fabricated in accordance with ACI/MCP 305 and ACI 318/318R. Shop details and bending shall be in accordance with ACI/MCP 305 and ACI 318/318R.

3.2.3 Splicing

Splices shall be in accordance with ACI/MCP 305 and ACI 318/318R.

3.2.4 Supports

Reinforcement shall be secured in place by the use of metal or concrete supports, spacers, or ties.

3.3 EMBEDDED ITEMS

Before placing concrete, care shall be taken to determine that all embedded items are firmly and securely fastened in place. Embedded items shall be free of oil and other foreign matter such as loose coatings of rust, paint and scale. Embedding of wood in concrete will be permitted only when specifically authorized or directed.

3.4 BILL OF LADING

Bill of Lading for each ready-mix concrete delivery shall be in accordance with ASTM C 94/C 94M.

3.5 CONCRETE CONVEYING

Concrete shall be conveyed from mixers to forms as rapidly as practical by methods that will prevent segregation or loss of ingredients.

3.6 CONCRETE PLACING

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3.6.1 General Placing Requirements

Concrete shall be placed in accordance with ACI/MCP 305 ACI 318/318R.

Concrete shall be worked into the corners and angles of the forms and around reinforcement and embedded items without permitting the materials to segregate. Concrete shall be placed within 90 minutes after it has been mixed. It shall be placed on clean, damp surfaces free from water, ice, frost, mud, debris, or objectionable coatings. Concrete shall be consolidated with the aid of mechanical vibrating equipment supplemented by handspading and tamping. Vibrating equipment shall be of the internal type.

3.6.2 Lifts in Concrete

Concrete shall be deposited in horizontal layers not to exceed 24 inches in thickness. Placement shall be carried on at a rate that will prevent the formation of cold joints. Slabs shall be placed in one lift.

3.6.3 Hot-Weather Placement

When hot weather conditions exist that would impair quality and strength of concrete, place concrete complying with ACI/MCP 205 and as specified.

a. Cool ingredients before mixing to maintain concrete temperature at time of placement to below 90 degrees F. Mixing water may be chilled or chopped ice may be used to control temperature, provided water equivalent of ice is calculated to total amount of mixing water. Using Liquid nitrogen to cool concrete is Contractor's option.

b. Cover reinforcing steel with water-soaked burlap if it becomes too hot, so that steel temperature will not exceed the ambient air temperature immediately before embedding in concrete.

c. Fog spray forms, reinforcing steel, and subgrade just before placing concrete. Keep subgrade moisture uniform without puddles or dry areas.

d. Use water-reducing retarding admixture when required by high temperatures, low humidity, or other adverse placing conditions, as acceptable to Contracting Officer.

3.7 FINISHING

Defective concrete voids left by the removal of tie rods, and ridges and local bulging on concrete surfaces permanently exposed to view or exposed to water on the finished structure shall be repaired immediately after the removal of forms. Voids left by the removal of the tie rods shall be reamed and completely filled with dry-patching mortar. Defective concrete shall be repaired by cutting out the unsatisfactory material and placing new concrete secured with keys, dovetails, or anchors. Excessive rubbing of formed surfaces will not be permitted. Unformed surfaces of concrete exposed in the completed work shall have a wood float finish without additional mortar

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and shall be true to indicated elevations. Other surfaces shall be brought to specified elevations and left true and regular.

Floor flatness and floor levelness shall be checked using the F-Number System in accordance with ASTM E 1155M ASTM E 1155. Slab sections measuring at or above both of the specified minimum local F-numbers shall be accepted for tolerance compliance as constructed. Sections of floor slabs-on-grade measuring below either (or both) of the specified minimum local F-numbers shall be removed and replaced or ground. Sections of elevated slabs measuring below either (or both) of the specified minimum local F-numbers shall be retopped. No remedies for sub-minimum local F-number other than replacement of slabs-on-grade, and grinding or re-topping of elevated slabs will be permitted. For the purposes of this paragraph, a floor section shall be rectangular area bound by column or half-column lines or l00 square feet minimum floor area.

3.8 TROWEL FINISH

A trowel finish shall be applied to slab surfaces that are to be exposed to view or covered with resilient flooring, paint, or other finish coating systems.

Final troweling shall be started when a ringing sound is produced as trowel is moved over the surface. Surface shall be consolidated by hand troweling operation. Finished surfaces shall be free of trowel marks, uniform in texture and appearance. Surface defects of sufficient magnitude to show through floor covering shall be removed by grinding.

3.8.1 Flat Pad Finishes

ACI/MCP 205 construct in accordance with one of the methods recommended in Table 7.15.3, "Typical Composite FF/FL Values for Various Construction Methods." ACI 117 for tolerances tested by ASTM E 1155M ASTM E 1155. These requirements are based upon the latest FF/FL method.

Pad slabs shall conform to the following ACI F-number requirements unless noted otherwise:

a. Slab on Grade:

Specified Overall Values - FF30/FL23 minimum Minimum Local Values - FF17/FL15 minimum

Pad slabs subject to vehicular traffic or receiving thin-set flooring shall conform to the following ACI F-number requirements:

a. Slab on Grade:

Specified Overall Values - FF35/FL25 minimum Minimum Local Values - FF25/FL17 minimum

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3.8.1.1 Measurement of Pad Tolerances

Test floor slabs within 24 hours of the final troweling. Provide tests to Contracting Officer within 12 hours after collecting data. Floor flatness inspector shall provide a tolerance report which shall include:

a. Name of Project b.Name of Contractor

c. Date of Data Collection

d. Date of Tolerance Report

e. A Key Plan Showing Location of Data Collected

f. Results Required by ASTM E 1155M ASTM E 1155

3.9 CURING AND PROTECTION

Concrete shall be cured in accordance with ACI/MCP 205.

Curing shall be accomplished by moist curing, by moisture-retaining cover curing, by membrane curing, or by combinations thereof.

Moist curing shall be accomplished by keeping surface of concrete wet or by covering with absorptive cover saturated with water and kept wet.

Moisture-retaining cover curing shall be accomplished by covering concrete surfaces with moisture-retaining cover for curing concrete.

Membrane curing shall be accomplished by applying specified membrane-forming curing compound to damp concrete surfaces as soon as moisture film has disappeared.

3.10 FIELD TESTING

Concrete shall be sampled and tested for quality…