Attachment_III_-_Bldg75_35__Specifications.pdf

Vandenberg Air Force Base

XUMU 11-1238B

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 000000-1

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 32 16.00 20 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENT

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 40.00 20 ENVIROMENTAL MANAGEMENT

01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL (2/10)

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 91 00.00 40 COMMISSIONING

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 22 00.00 40 CLEAN AGENT FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 00.00 10 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM, DIRECT CURRENT LOOP

28 31 46 ASPIRATING SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM(S)

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FA4610-16-R-0004, Attachment III

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SECTION 011100

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 REFERENCES

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.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM E2114 (2008) Standard Terminology for Sustainability Relative to the Performance of Buildings

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. Definitions pertaining to sustainable development are as defined in ASTM E2114, [Section 01 35

40.00 20 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT][Section 01 57 20.00 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION], and as specified.

1. "Environmentally preferable products" have a lesser or reduced effect on the environment in comparison to conventional products and services. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. 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 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

B. SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

1. Upon receipt of Government Furnished Equipment, the Contractor shall submit records in accordance with paragraph entitled, "Government Furnished Property," of this section.

2. Submit the following items to the Contracting Officer:

a. Utility Outage Requests

b. Utility Connection Requests

c. Welding Permits

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1.04 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Description

1. The contractors’ scope of work shall be as follows: (Refer to the Drawings and individual specification sections for more detailed scope description.)

a. Project XUMU 11-1238B, “INSTALL FIRE SUPPRESSION, BUILDING 75”

1) Conduct field investigations, including performing detailed control wiring surveys, switchgear dimensional measurements (including power and control cable termination locations) and updating drawings to document findings.

2) Final design and detailing of the 12KV metal-clad switchgear (including switchgear supplier’s shop drawings), adjusted as necessary based on field survey findings.

3) Equipment, relay and component selections (including switchgear supplier’s shop drawing and product information submittals.)

B. Location

1. The work shall be located at Building 75, approximately as indicated. The exact location will be shown by the Contracting Officer.

1.05 CONTRACT DRAWINGS

A. The following drawings accompany this specification and are a part thereof.

1. Drawing No. [_____]

2. Sheets 1 through [_____]

B. Five sets of full size contract drawings, maps, and specifications will be furnished to the Contractor without charge. Reference publications will not be furnished.

C. Contractor shall immediately check furnished drawings and notify the Government of any discrepancies.

1.06 WORK RESCHEDULING

A. Normal duty hours for work shall be from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Requests for additional work shall require written approval from the Contracting Officer 7 days in advance of the proposed work period.

1.07 PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS

A. Contractor shall distribute copies of the Environmental Goals to each subcontractor and the Contracting Officer. The overall goal for design, construction, and operation is to produce a building that meets the functional program needs and incorporates the principles of sustainability.

Specifically:

1. Use the minimum amount of energy, water, and materials feasible to meet the design intent.

Select energy and water efficient equipment and strategies.

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2. Use environmentally preferable products and decrease toxicity level of materials used.

3. Use renewable energy and material resources.

4. Optimize operational performance (through commissioning efforts) in order to ensure energy efficient equipment operates as intended. Consider the durability, maintainability, and flexibility of building systems.

5. Manage construction site and storage of materials to ensure no negative impact on the indoor environmental quality of the building.

6. Reduce construction waste through reuse, recycling, and supplier take-back.

1.08 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

A. Building(s) will be occupied during performance of work under this Contract. Occupancy notifications will be posted in a prominent location in the work area.

B. Before work is started, the Contractor shall arrange with the Contracting Officer a sequence of procedure, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment, and use of approaches, corridors, and stairways.

1.09 ON-SITE PERMITS

A. Utility Outage Requests and Utility Connection Requests

1. Notify the Contracting Officer at least [48 hours] [72 hours] prior to starting excavation work.

Contractor is responsible for marking and verifying all utilities not marked.

2. Work shall be scheduled to hold outages to a minimum.

3. Utility outages and connections required during the prosecution of work that affect existing systems shall be arranged for at the convenience of the Government and shall be scheduled outside the regular working hours or on weekends.

4. Contracting Officer may permit utility outages at his discretion.

5. Contractor shall not be entitled to additional payment for utility outages and connections required to be performed outside the regular work hours.

6. [Requests for utility outages and connections shall be made in writing to the Contracting Officer at least 3 calendar days in advance of the time required. Each request shall state the system involved, area involved, approximate duration of outage, and the nature of work involved.]

B. Welding Permits

ACTIVITY SUBMISSION DATE SUBMISSION FORM

Welding Permits 2 calendar days prior to work Fire Protection Flight, 30 CES / CEF

1. Permits shall be posted at a conspicuous location in the construction area.

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2. Burning of trash or rubbish is not permitted on project site.

1.10 SALVAGE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

A. Items designated by the Contracting Officer to be salvaged shall remain the property of the Government.

B. The salvaged property shall be segregated, itemized, delivered, and off-loaded at the Government designated storage area located within [_____] miles of the construction site.

C. Contractor shall maintain property control records for material or equipment designated as salvage. Contractor's system of property control may be used if approved by the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall be responsible for storage and protection of salvaged materials and equipment until disposition by the Contracting Officer.

PART 2 - PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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SECTION 013216.00 20

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUBMITTALS

A. Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

1. SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

a. Construction schedule; G

1.02 ACCEPTANCE

A. Prior to the start of work, prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer for acceptance a construction schedule in the form of a Bar Chart in accordance with the terms in Contract Clause "FAR 52.236-15, Schedules for Construction Contracts," except as modified in this contract.

Acceptance of an error free Baseline Schedule and updates is a condition precedent to processing the Contractor's pay request.

1.03 SCHEDULE FORMAT

A. Bar Chart Schedule

1. The Bar Chart shall show submittals, government review periods, material/equipment delivery, utility outages, on-site construction, inspection, testing, and closeout activities. The Bar Chart shall be time scaled and generated using an electronic spreadsheet program.

B. Network Analysis Schedule (NAS)

1. With the exception of the Contract Award and End Contract milestone activities, no activities shall be open-ended; each activity shall have predecessor and successor ties.

2. Each activity shall be assigned its appropriate Responsibility Code indicating responsibility to accomplish the work indicated by the activity, Phase Code and Work Location Code.

3. Date/time constraint(s) and/or lags, other than those required by the contract, shall not be allowed unless accepted by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall include as the last activity in the contract schedule, a milestone activity named "Contract Completion Date". The "Contract Completion Date" milestone shall have a "Mandatory Finish" constraint equal to the contract completion date.

1.04 UPDATED SCHEDULES

A. Update the Construction schedule at monthly intervals or when the schedule has been revised.

The updated schedule shall be kept current, reflecting actual activity progress and plan for completing the remaining work. Submit copies of purchase orders and confirmation of delivery dates as directed.

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1.05 3-WEEK LOOK AHEAD SCHEDULE

A. The Contractor shall prepare and issue a 3-Week Look Ahead schedule to provide a more detailed day-to-day plan of upcoming work identified on the Construction Schedule. The work plans shall be keyed to activity numbers when a NAS is required and updated each week to show the planned work for the current and following two-week period. Additionally, include upcoming outages, closures, preparatory meetings, and initial meetings. Identify critical path activities on the Three-Week Look Ahead Schedule. The detail work plans are to be bar chart type schedules, maintained separately from the Construction Schedule on an electronic spreadsheet program and printed on 8 ½ by 11 sheets as directed by the Contracting Officer. Activities shall not exceed 5 working days in duration and have sufficient level of detail to assign crews, tools and equipment required to complete the work. Three hard copies and one electronic file of the 3-Week Look Ahead Schedule shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer no later than 8 a.m. each Monday and reviewed during the weekly CQC Coordination Meeting.

1.06 CORRESPONDENCE AND TEST REPORTS:

A. All correspondence (e.g., letters, Requests for Information (RFIs), e-mails, meeting minute items, Production and QC Daily Reports, material delivery tickets, photographs, etc.) shall reference Schedule activities that are being addressed. All test reports shall reference schedule activities that are being addressed.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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SECTION 013300

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

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 (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.

E. Submittals requiring Government approval are to be scheduled and made prior to the acquisition of the material or equipment covered thereby. Pick up and dispose of samples not incorporated into the work in accordance with manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and in compliance with existing laws and regulations.

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. Submittal Descriptions (SD)

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

a. SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

(1) Submittals which are required prior to start of construction (work) issuance of contract notice to proceed or commencing work on site or the start of the next major phase of the construction on a multi-phase contract, includes schedules, 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.

(a) Certificates of insurance

(b) Surety bonds

(c) List of proposed Subcontractors

(d) List of proposed products

(e) Construction progress schedule

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(f) Network Analysis Schedule (NAS)

(g) Submittal register

(h) Schedule of prices

(i) Health and safety plan

(j) Work plan

(k) Quality Control(QC) plan

(l) Environmental protection plan

b. SD-02 Shop Drawings

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

(2) 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.

c. SD-03 Product Data

(1) 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.

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

2. SD-04 Samples

a. Fabricated or unfabricated physical examples of materials, equipment or workmanship that illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of a material or product and establish standards by which the work can be judged.

b. Color samples from the manufacturer's standard line (or custom color samples if specified) to be used in selecting or approving colors for the project.

B. SD-06 Test Reports

1. 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.)

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Investigation reports.

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5. Daily logs and checklists.

6. Final acceptance test and operational test procedure.

C. SD-07 Certificates

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Confined space entry permits.

4. Text of posted operating instructions.

D. SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

1. Preprinted material describing installation of a product, system or material, including special notices and (MSDS) concerning impedances, hazards and safety precautions.

E. SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports

1. Documentation of the testing and verification actions taken by manufacturer's representative at the job site, in the vicinity of the job site, or on a sample taken from the job site, on a portion of the work, during or after installation, to confirm compliance with manufacturer's standards or instructions. The documentation must be signed by an authorized official of a testing laboratory or agency and must state the test results; and indicate whether the material, product, or system has passed or failed the test.

2. Factory test reports.

F. SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

1. 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.

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

G. SD-11 Closeout Submittals

1. Documentation to record compliance with technical or administrative requirements or to establish an administrative mechanism.

2. Special requirements necessary to properly close out a construction contract. For example, Record Drawings and as-built drawings. Also, submittal requirements necessary to properly close out a major phase of construction on a multi-phase contract.

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3. Interim "DD Form 1354" with cost breakout for all assets 30 days prior to facility turnover.

H. Approving Authority:

1. Office or designated person authorized to approve submittal.

I. Work:

1. As used in this section, on- and off-site construction required by contract documents, including labor necessary to produce submittals, except those SD-01 Pre-Construction Submittals noted above, construction, materials, products, equipment, and systems incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with this section.

1. SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

a. Submittal Register; G.

1.04 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

A. Submittals are classified as follows:

1. Government Approved G

B. 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."

1.05 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 the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron (30 CES) 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.

2. 30th Civil Engineer will review and approve for the Contracting Officer those submittals reserved for Contracting Officer approval to verify submittals comply with the contract requirements.

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B. O&M Data

1. 30th Civil Engineer Squadron (30 CES) 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.

1.06 PREPARATION

A. Transmittal Form

1. Transmit each submittal, except sample installations and sample panels to office of 30th Civil Engineer. 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," of this section. Process transmittal forms to record actions regarding samples.

B. Identifying Submittals

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

2. 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 subcontractor associated with the submittal.

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

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

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.

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C. Format for SD-02 Shop Drawings

1. 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.

2. Present 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.

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

4. Number drawings in a logical sequence. [Contractors may use their own number system.] 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.

5. Reserve a blank space, no smaller than 3 inches on the right hand side of each sheet for the Government disposition stamp.

6. 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.

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

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

1. 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.

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

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

6. 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.

7. Submit manufacturer's instructions prior to installation.

E. Format of SD-04 Samples

1. Furnish samples in sizes below, unless otherwise specified or unless the manufacturer has prepackaged samples of approximately same size as specified:

a. Sample of Equipment or Device: Full size.

b. Sample of Materials Less Than 2 by 3 inches: Built up to 8 1/2 by 11 inches.

c. Sample of Materials Exceeding 8 1/2 by 11 inches: Cut down to 8 1/2 by 11 inches and adequate to indicate color, texture, and material variations.

d. Sample of Linear Devices or Materials: 10 inch length or length to be supplied, if less than 10 inches. Examples of linear devices or materials are conduit and handrails.

e. Sample of Non-Solid Materials: Pint. Examples of non-solid materials are sand and paint.

f. Color Selection Samples: 2 by 4 inches. Where samples are specified for selection of color, finish, pattern, or texture, submit the full set of available choices for the material or product specified. Sizes and quantities of samples are to represent their respective standard unit.

g. Sample Panel: 4 by 4 feet.

h. Sample Installation: 100 square feet.

2. Samples Showing Range of Variation: Where variations in color, finish, pattern, or texture are unavoidable due to nature of the materials, submit sets of samples of not less than three units showing extremes and middle of range. Mark each unit to describe its relation to the range of the variation.

3. Reusable Samples: Incorporate returned samples into work only if so specified or indicated.

Incorporated samples are to be in undamaged condition at time of use.

4. Recording of Sample Installation: Note and preserve the notation of area constituting sample installation but remove notation at final cleanup of project.

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5. When color, texture or pattern is specified by naming a particular manufacturer and style, include one sample of that manufacturer and style, for comparison.

F. Format of SD-05 Design Data and SD-07 Certificates

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

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

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

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

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

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

I. Format of SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals and SD-11 Closeout Submittals

1. 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.

1.07 QUANTITY OF SUBMITTALS

A. Number of Copies of SD-02 Shop Drawings

1. Submit six 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.

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

1. Submit in compliance with quantity requirements specified for shop drawings.

C. Number of Samples SD-04 Samples

1. Submit two samples, or two sets of samples showing range of variation, of each required item. One approved sample or set of samples will be retained by approving authority and one will be returned to Contractor.

2. Submit one sample panel or provide one sample installation where directed. Include components listed in technical section or as directed.

3. Submit one sample installation, where directed.

4. Submit one sample of non-solid materials.

D. Number of Copies SD-05 Design Data and SD-07 Certificates

1. Submit in compliance with quantity requirements specified for shop drawings.

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

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

F. Number of Copies of SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

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

G. Number of Copies of SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals and SD-11 Closeout Submittals

1. Unless otherwise specified, submit [two] [three] sets of administrative submittals.

1.08 INFORMATION ONLY SUBMITTALS

1. 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.

1.09 SUBMITTAL REGISTER AND DATABASE

A. Contractor Use of Submittal Register

1. Update the following fields in the Government-furnished submittal register program or equivalent fields in program utilized by Contractor] with each submittal throughout contract.

a. Column (b) Transmittal Number: Contractor assigned list of consecutive numbers.

b. Column (j) Action Code (k): Date of action used to record Contractor's review when forwarding submittals to QC.

c. Column (l) List date of submittal transmission.

d. Column (q) List date approval received.

B. Approving Authority Use of Submittal Register

1. Update the following fields in the Government-furnished submittal register program or equivalent fields in program utilized by Contractor].

a. Column (b) Transmittal Number: Contractor assigned list of consecutive numbers.

b. Column (l) List date of submittal receipt.

c. Column (m) through (p) List Date related to review actions.

d. Column (q) List date returned to Contractor.

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C. Action Codes

1. Entries for columns (j) and (o), are to be used are as follows (others may be prescribed by Transmittal Form):

a. Government Review Action Codes

(1) "A" - "Approved as submitted"; "Completed"

(2) "B" - "Approved, except as noted on drawings"; "Completed"

(3) "C" - "Approved, resubmission required"; "Resubmit"

(4) "D" - "Returned by correspondence"; "Completed"

(5) "E" - "Disapproved (See attached)"; "Resubmit"

(6) "F" - "Receipt acknowledged"; "Completed"

(7) "G" - "Other (Specify)"; "Resubmit"

(8) "X" - "Receipt acknowledged, does not comply"; "Resubmit"

b. Contractor Action Codes

(1) NR - Not Received

(2) AN - Approved as noted

(3) A - Approved

(4) RR - Disapproved, Revise, and Resubmit

D. Copies Delivered to the Government

1. Deliver one copy of submittal register updated by Contractor to Government with each invoice request. Deliver in electronic format, unless a paper copy is requested by Contracting Officer.

1.10 SCHEDULING

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

1. 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.

2. 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).

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B. Reviewing, Certifying, Approving Authority

1. 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.

C. Constraints

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

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

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

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

D. QC Organization Responsibilities

1. Note date on which submittal was received from Contractor on each submittal.

2. Review each submittal; and check and coordinate each submittal with requirements of work and contract documents.

3. Review submittals for conformance with project design concepts and compliance with contract documents.

4. Act on submittals, determining appropriate action based on QC organization's review of submittal.

a. When QC Manager is approving authority, take appropriate action on submittal from the possible actions defined in paragraph entitled, "Approved [/Accepted] Submittals," of the section."

b. When Contracting Officer is approving authority or when variation has been proposed, forward submittal to Government with certifying statement or return submittal marked "not reviewed" or "revise and resubmit" as appropriate. The QC organization's review of submittal determines appropriate action.

5. Ensure that material is clearly legible.

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6. Stamp each sheet of each submittal with QC certifying statement or approving statement, except that data submitted in bound volume or on one sheet printed on two sides may be stamped on the front of the first sheet only.

a. When approving authority is Contracting Officer, QC organization will certify submittals forwarded to Contracting Officer with the following certifying statement:

"I hereby certify that the (equipment) (material) (article) shown and marked in this submittal is that proposed to be incorporated with contract Number [_____], is in compliance with the contract drawings and specification, can be installed in the allocated spaces, and is submitted for

Government approval.

Certified by Submittal Reviewer _____________________, Date _______

(Signature when applicable)

Certified by QC Manager _____________________________, Date ______"

(Signature)

b. When approving authority is QC Manager, QC Manager will use the following approval statement when returning submittals to Contractor as "Approved" or "Approved as Noted."

"I hereby certify that the (material) (equipment) (article) shown and marked in this submittal and proposed to be incorporated with contract Number [_____], is in compliance with the contract drawings and specification, can be installed in the allocated spaces, and is approved for use.

Certified by Submittal Reviewer ______________________, Date ______ (Signature when applicable)

Approved by QC Manager _______________________________, Date _____" (Signature)

7. Sign certifying statement or approval statement. The QC organization member designated in the approved QC plan is the person signing certifying statements. The use of original ink for signatures is required. Stamped signatures are not acceptable.

8. Update submittal register [database] as submittal actions occur and maintain the submittal register at project site until final acceptance of all work by Contracting Officer.

9. Retain a copy of approved submittals at project site, including Contractor's copy of approved samples.

E. Government Reviewed Design

1. The Government will review design submittals for conformance with the technical requirements of the solicitation. Section 01 33 16 DESIGN AFTER AWARD covers the design submittal and review process in detail. Government review is required for deviation from the completed design. Review will be only for conformance with the contract requirements. Included are only those construction submittals for which the Designer of Record design documents do not include enough detail to ascertain contract compliance.

The Government may, but is not required, to review extensions of design such as structural steel or reinforcement shop drawings.

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1.11 GOVERNMENT APPROVING AUTHORITY

A. When approving authority is Contracting Officer, the Government will:

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

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

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

B. Upon completion of review of submittals requiring Government approval, stamp and date approved submittals. Three copies of the approved submittal will be retained by the Contracting Officer and 3 copies 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.

C. Review Notations

1. Contracting Officer’s review will be completed within 15 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

A. 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.

B. 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.

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1.13 APPROVED[/ACCEPTED] SUBMITTALS

A. The Contracting Officer's approval or acceptance of submittals is not to 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.

B. 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.

C. 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 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. Before submitting samples, the Contractor to assure that the materials or equipment will be available in quantities required in the project. No change or substitution will be permitted after a sample has been approved.

B. Match the approved samples for materials and equipment incorporated in the work. If requested, approved samples, including those which may be damaged in testing, will be returned to the Contractor, at his expense, upon completion of the contract. Samples not approved will also be returned to the Contractor at its expense, if so requested.

C. Failure of any materials to pass the specified tests will be sufficient cause for refusal to consider, under this contract, any further samples of the same brand or make of that material. Government reserves the right to disapprove any material or equipment which previously has proved unsatisfactory in service.

D. Samples of various materials or equipment delivered on the site or in place may be taken by the Contracting Officer for testing. Samples failing to meet contract requirements will automatically void previous approvals. Contractor to replace such materials or equipment to meet contract requirements.

E. Approval of the Contractor's samples by the Contracting Officer does not relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities under the contract.

1.15 WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT

A. 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.

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1.16 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.

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

a. Break out by major headings for primary work activity.

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

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

d. 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.

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

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

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

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1.17 STAMPS

A. 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) |

| SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________________ |

| TITLE: ______________________________________________________________ |

| DATE: _______________________________________________________________ |

Not Used

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SECTION 013540.00 20

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 REFERENCES

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.

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI Z400.1/Z129.1 (2010) Hazardous Industrial Chemicals - Material Safety Data Sheets - Preparation

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM D4840 (1999; R 2010) Sampling Chain-Of-Custody Procedures

ASTM D5663 (1997; R 2011) Validating Recycled Content in Packaging Paper and Paperboard

ASTM E1991 (2005) Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of Building Materials/Products

ASTM E2114 (2008) Standard Terminology for Sustainability Relative to the Performance of Buildings

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION (ISO)

ISO 14040 (2006) Environmental Management - Life Cycle Assessment - Principles and Framework

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY (NIST)

NIST BEES 4.0 (2007) Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)

Biomass R&D Act (2000) Biomass Research and Development Act

U.S. Farm Bill (2002) U.S. Farm Bill of May 2002

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)

NPDES (1972; R 2005) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL (USGBC)

LEED NC (2009) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(tm) New Construction Rating System

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