Attach_1_ZNRE_14-1064_-_Final_Specifications.pdf

100% SUBMITTAL - EDITED SPECIFICATIONS

for

ZNRE 14-1064 REPLACE AIRFIELD LIGHTS AND CABLES

DESIGN

YOKOTA AIR BASE, JAPAN

Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces

Submitted by:

WTN Architecture, Inc.

650 Iwilei Road, Suite 260 Honolulu, Hawaii, 96817

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

REPLACE AIRFIELD LIGHTS AND CABLES DESIGN

ZNRE 14-1064

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 DEMOLITION

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 14 00 FLUID-APPLIED WATERPROOFING

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 90 00 PAINTS AND COATINGS

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

26 41 01.00 10 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

26 56 20.00 10 AIRFIELD AND HELIPORT LIGHTING AND VISUAL NAVIGATION AIDS

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 00 00 EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 01 19 FIELD MOLDED SEALANTS FOR SEALING JOINTS IN RIGID

PAVEMENTS

32 11 16 BASE COURSE FOR RIGID AND SUBBASES FOR FLEXIBLE PAVING

32 11 23 GRADED-CRUSHED AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

32 12 10 BITUMINOUS TACK AND PRIME COATS

32 12 15.13 HOT-MIX ASPHALT AIRFIELD PAVING

32 13 11 CONCRETE PAVEMENT FOR AIRFIELDS AND OTHER HEAVY-DUTY

PAVEMENTS

32 17 24.00 10 PAVEMENT MARKINGS

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 71 02 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION

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01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 57 20.00 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

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SUMMARY OF WORK

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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.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM E2114 (2008) Standard Terminology for

Sustainability Relative to the Performance of Buildings

U.S. AIR FORCE (USAF)

AFI 31-101 Air Force Installation Security Program

(ISP)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

UFC 3-260-01 (2008) Airfield and Heliport Planning and Design

U.S. FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA)

FAA AC 150/5300-13 (2012; Rev A; Change 1 2014) Airport Design

FAA AC 150/5370-2F (2011) Operational Safety on Airports During Construction

1.2 DEFINITIONS

Definitions pertaining to sustainable development are as defined in ASTM E2114, Section 01 57 20.00 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, and as specified.

a. "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.

b. "Indoor environmental quality" is the physical characteristics of the building interior that impact occupants, including air quality, illumination, acoustics, occupant control, thermal comfort, daylighting, and views.

c. "Operational performance" is the functional behavior of the building as a whole or of the building components.

d. "Sustainability" is the balance of environmental, economic, and societal considerations.

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1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

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

Submit the following items to the Contracting Officer:

Airfield Operations Plan Airfield/Traffic Access Permits Utility Outage Requests Utility Connection Requests Borrow Permits Excavation Permits Welding Permits

1.4 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.4.1 Project Description

Furnish all parts, labor, materials, tools and equipment, transportation, supervision and all operations identified in plans and specifications for Project No. ZNRE 14-1064 Replace Airfield Lights and Cables Design, Yokota Air Base, Japan. The following scope of work is expressed in general terms and in no way limits the Contractor's responsibility. Perform all work indicated in these specifications or accompanying drawings. The contractor is required to provide a complete and usable facility within the terms and conditions of this contract. The scope of work for this project includes but is not limited to:

a. Provide new taxiway edge lights and end lights as indicated.

b. Provide new NAVAID, runway distance marker signs and arresting gear marker signs.

c. Provide new LED lighted wind cones with frangible mats and concrete bases.

d. Remove 16 sequential flashing approach lights and associated controllers, reprogram, adjust, clean and test existing sequential flashing approach lights and controllers to remain to insure proper operation.

e. Provide new concrete encased ductlines, circuit cabling for new airfield NAVAID circuits.

f. Provide bare copper counterpoise above new concrete encased ductlines.

g. Provide new series circuit and cabling for existing precision approach path indicator light, runway centerline light and runway touchdown light circuits in existing ductlines to be reused.

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h. Adjust and change KW tap settings on existing constant current regulators to match new loads.

i. Clean, test, reprogram and relabel existing constant current regulators, primary control and display system (located in vault), remote control and display system (located in air traffic control tower). Modify control and display boards (primary and remote) to match new circuiting of NAVAID system.

j. Modify existing main switchboard breaker inter-lock scheme to allow both 300kVA transformers to be energized/closed and the same time and tie-breakers to be opened.

k. Remove existing taxiway lights, base cans, 6.6A constant current transformers and associated wiring.

l. Remove existing runway distant marker signs and arresting gear marker signs.

m. Remove existing windcones and associated wiring.

n. Megger test all new and existing 6.6A series circuit cabling and submit test results to Contracting Office.

o. Trace and label all cables in new and existing manholes, handholes, pull boxes, junction can/boxes and junction can plazas. Remove all abandoned cables from existing underground ductline system; retain existing taxiway and runway ductline crossings for use as spare-provide pullstring and label "SPARE".

p. Provide geo-base as-built drawings showing all active NAVAID fixtures/equipment including approach lights, PAPI, runway lights, threshold lights, taxiway lights, guard lights, signs, wind cones, manholes, handholes and junction can plazas.

q. Old/existing lighting system needs to remain functional until the new system is inspected, certified, and functional.

r. All incidental related work to complete the above.

1.4.2 Location

The work shall be located at the Yokota Air Base, Airfield Runway and Taxiways, Fussa, Japan, approximately as indicated. The exact location will be shown by the Contracting Officer.

1.5 CONTRACT DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. 8789 Sheets 1 through 78

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

1.6 WORK RESCHEDULING

1.6.1 Work Works

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Normal duty hours for work shall be from 2200 hours to 0500 hours, Monday

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 5 through Friday, including Holidays and Weekends. Contractor must vacate the site no later than 0600 hours. Requests for additional work shall require written approval from the Contracting Officer 7 days in advance of the proposed work period.

1.7 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

1.7.1 Availability of Work Site

a. The work site is within a controlled area on the Base as indicated on the drawings. The Contractor shall be responsible for controlling access to the work site.

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.

c. Restricted areas require escorts with Ramp License and are located along the apron on the West Side of the Airfield (area with "red line").

1.7.2 Airfield Operations, Phasing and Safety Requirements

a. Prior to beginning any construction work in the airfield, a temporary Construction Airfield Waiver must be coordinated with the appropriate base personnel. Upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer his proposed schedule. Upon receipt of this schedule, coordination for a Construction Airfield Waiver will begin.

b. The Contractor shall follow the airfield operations and safety requirements as set forth below, in addition to the airfield safety precautions as set forth in FAA AC 150/5370-2F and FAA AC 150/5300-13.

Construction phasing and operational safety on the airfield during construction shall be as indicated on the drawings and shall comply with all requirements provided in UFC 3-260-01, Appendix B, Section 14.

Contractor security obligations, including free zone requirements, are given in AFI 31-101 Air Force Installation Security Program (ISP). The Contractor shall update Airfield Management every 2 weeks on all current and future construction activities taking place on the airfield.

c. The Contractor shall submit for Government Approval (G), an Airfield

Operations Plan describing in detail how the Contractor intends to meet the airfield safety requirements of the contract.

d. CONTACTS AND NOTIFICATIONS: The Contractor shall designate one of his personnel as the Airfield Safety Supervisor. The Contracting Officer will be the central point of contact between the Airfield Safety Supervisor and the Yokota Air Base and shall check in nightly. The Airfield Safety Supervisor shall be able to speak English and shall be on the site at all times to communicate directly with the Yokota Air Base Control Tower. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor's Airfield Safety Supervisor to relay to all Contractor Personnel on site all instructions from the Yokota Air Base Control Tower.

e. FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS (FOD): The Contractor will be required to do a

FOD inspection on ALL vehicles prior to entering the taxiways. The Contractor will be required to make sure that ALL vehicles leaving the construction site do not track mud, dirt, or debris on to the taxiway

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f. MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF EQUIPMENT AND TEMPORARY FACILITIES: Marking of equipment shall be in accordance with conditions previously set forth and as set forth in FAA AC 150/5370-2F. Contractor must have all equipment outside of the runway distance marker (RDM), 22.86 meter (75-feet) from runway edge.

1.8 EXISTING WORK

In addition to "FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements":

a. Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remain.

b. Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer. At the completion of operations, existing work shall be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

1.9 ON-SITE PERMITS

1.9.1 Utility Outage Requests and Utility Connection Requests

Provide at least 21 calendar days advance notice of all planned utility outages. In each request, specify each utility disconnected, the time and date the service will be deactivated and the anticipated time service will be reactivated. Work shall be scheduled to hold outages to a minimum. No outages can be for more than one day. Do not disconnect or deactivate any base utility systems without advance Contracting Officer or Construction Inspector approval. Fire system disconnection and reactivation requires 374 CES/CEF (Phone 225-7290/7125) coordination. Contractor is responsible for marking and verifying all utilities not marked.

In the event of an emergency, airfield lights must be operable within 30 minutes of an outage. Contractor shall prepare a contingency plan to insure this requirement can be met.

The Contractor shall verify the elevations of existing piping, utilities, and any type of underground obstruction not indicated or specified to be removed. But indicated in locations to be transversed by piping, ducts, and other work to be installed. Verify elevations before installing new work closer than nearest manhole or other structure at which an adjustment in grade can be made.

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.

Contracting Officer may permit utility outages at his discretion.

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

Requests for utility outages and connections shall be made in writing to the Contracting Officer at least 21 calendar days in advance of the time

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1.9.2 Borrow, Access, Excavation, and Welding Permits

ACTIVITY SUBMISSION DATE SUBMISSION FORM

Borrow Permits 21 calendar days prior to work

AF-103

Airfield/Traffic Access Permits 21 calendar days prior to work

AF-103

Excavation Permits 21 calendar days prior to work

AF-103

Welding Permits 021 calendar days prior to work

AF-103

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

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

1.10 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

Obtain digging permits prior to start of excavation by contacting the Contracting Officer 21 calendar days in advance. Tone the construction site and mark the surface of the ground, or paved surface where existing underground utilities are discovered. Verify the elevations of existing piping, utilities,and any type of underground or encased obstruction not indicated to be specified or removed but indicated or discovered during scanning in locations to be traversed by piping, ducts, and other work to be conducted or installed. Verify elevations before installing new work closer than nearest manhole or other structure at which an adjustment in grade can be made.

1.10.1 Notification Prior to Excavation

Notify the Contracting Officer at least 48 hours prior to starting excavation work.

1.11 AVAILABILITY OF UTILITY SERVICE

Electricity is available at the NAVAID Vault for Contractor's use without charge; however, the Contractor shall be responsible for all temporary connections required, as well as the removal of these temporary connections upon completion of the project. The contractor's plan for temporary connections shall be submitted to the Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer for approval prior to making any temporary connections. No water or sewer are available at the work area.

1.12 DISPOSAL OF MATERIAL

Except as specified elsewhere in the contract, all residue and scrap generated by the Contractor during the performance of this contract shall be disposed of off of Government property unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.13 OPEN FLAME AND WELDING

The Contractor shall submit a request for open flame work to the Base Fire Department for approval prior to commencing any open flame or welding

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 7 operations. A Base Fire Department representative will visit the work site prior to commencement of the work and the Contractor shall demonstrate the work to be performed and precautions to be taken to prevent a fire. Open flame work will not begin without approval of the Contracting Officer's Representative or until the Fire Department arrives at work site if required.

1.14 CLEAN UP

The Contractor shall, at all times, keep the work area, including storage areas used, tidy and free from accumulation of waste material or rubbish, and prior to completion of the work, remove any rubbish from the premises.

All tools, equipment and materials not the property of the Government shall be removed from the premises and properly disposed of off Government property. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer that they are ready for final inspection.

1.15 SALVAGE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

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

The salvaged property shall be segregated, itemized, delivered, and off-loaded at the storage area located within Vault Building 1370.

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 PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

Not used.

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1.1 SUMMARY

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. 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.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Submittal Descriptions (SD)

Submittals requirements are specified in the technical sections.

Submittals are identified by Submittal Description (SD) numbers and titles as follows:

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.

Certificates of insurance

Surety bonds

List of proposed Subcontractors

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List of proposed products

Construction Progress Schedule

Network Analysis Schedule (NAS)

Submittal register

Schedule of prices

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-04 Samples

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.

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.

Field samples and mock-ups constructed on the project site establish standards by which the ensuring work can be judged. Includes assemblies or portions of assemblies which are to be incorporated into the project and those which will be removed at conclusion of the work.

SD-05 Design Data

Design calculations, mix designs, analyses or other data pertaining to

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Design submittals, design substantiation submittals and extensions of design submittals.

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-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

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

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.

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

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

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.

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

1.2.2 Approving Authority

Office or designated person authorized to approve submittal.

1.2.3 Work

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.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

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.

Submittal Register; G

1.4 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

Submittals are classified as follows:

1.4.1 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."

1.4.2 Information Only

Submittals not requiring Government approval will be for information only.For Design-build construction all submittals not requiring Designer of

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Record or Government approval will be for information only. They are not considered to be "shop drawings" within the terms of the Contract Clause referred to above.

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". Process transmittal forms to record actions regarding sample installations panels.

1.5.2 Identifying Submittals

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.

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.

1.5.3 Format for SD-02 Shop Drawings

Shop drawings are not to be less than 210 by 297 mm nor more than 1189 by 841 mm, 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.

Present 210 by 297 mm sized shop drawings as part of the bound volume for submittals required by section. Present larger drawings in sets.

Include on each drawing the drawing title, number, date, and revision numbers and dates, in addition to information required in paragraph

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entitled, "Identifying Submittals," of this section.

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.

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.

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

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.

Indicate, by prominent notation, each product which is being submitted;

indicate specification section number and paragraph number to which it pertains.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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Submit manufacturer's instructions prior to installation.

1.5.5 Format of SD-04 Samples

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 50 by 75 mm: Built up to 210 by 297 mm.

c. Sample of Materials Exceeding 210 by 297 mm: Cut down to 210 by 297 mm and adequate to indicate color, texture, and material variations.

d. Sample of Linear Devices or Materials: 250 mm length or length to be supplied, if less than 250 mm. Examples of linear devices or materials are conduit and handrails.

e. Sample of Non-Solid Materials: 750 ml. Examples of non-solid materials are sand and paint.

f. Color Selection Samples: 50 by 100 mm. 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: 1200 by 1200 mm.

h. Sample Installation: 10 square meters.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Provide design data and certificates on 210 by 297 mm paper. Provide a bound volume for submittals containing numerous pages.

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

Provide reports on 210 by 297 mm paper in a complete bound volume.

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

1.5.8 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.

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

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.

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

Submit three copies of submittals 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 Samples SD-04 Samples

a. Submit one sample, 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.

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

c. Submit one sample installation, where directed.

d. Submit one sample of non-solid materials.

1.6.4 Number of Copies SD-05 Design Data and SD-07 Certificates

Submit in compliance with quantity requirements specified for shop drawings.

1.6.5 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

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

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

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

Unless otherwise specified, submit four sets of administrative submittals.

1.7 VARIATIONS

Variations from contract requirements require both Designer of Record (DOR) and Government approval pursuant to contract Clause FAR 52.236-21 and will be considered where advantageous to Government.

1.7.1 Considering Variations

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

1.7.2 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, including the DOR's written analysis and approval. 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.

1.7.3 Warranting That Variations Are Compatible

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

1.7.4 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.

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1.8 SUBMITTAL REGISTER AND DATABASE

Prepare and maintain submittal register, as the work progresses. Use electronic submittal register program furnished by the Government. Do not change data completed by the Project Engineer as delivered by Government;

retain data completed by the Contract Administration as approved. A submittal register showing items of equipment and materials for which submittals are required by the specifications is provided as an attachment. This list may not be all inclusive and additional submittals may be required. The Government will provide the initial submittal register in electronic format with the following fields completed, to the extent that will be required by the Government during subsequent usage.

Column "Item or Description of Item, Contract, Reference, Type of Submittal":

a. List specification section in which submittal is required.

b. Lists one principal paragraph in specification section where a material or product is specified. This listing is only to facilitate locating submitted requirements. Do not consider entries as limiting project requirements.

c. Lists each submittal description.

Columns "Number of Copies Required":

a. List SD Type, (e.g. Shop Drawings) required in each specification section and the number of copies required.

Thereafter, the Contractor is to track all submittals by maintaining a complete list, including completion of all data columns, including dates on which submittals are received and returned by the Government.

1.8.1 Use of Submittal Register by Project Engineer

Submit submittal register with project schedule. Verify that all submittals required for project are listed and add missing submittals.

Coordinate and complete the following fields on the register submitted with the project schedule:

a. Line Number: Line number from the project schedule.

b. Required Submission Date: Scheduled date for approving authority to receive submittals.

c. Return Suspense Date: Date Contractor needs approval of submittal.

1.8.2 Use of Submittal Register by Contract Administration

Update the following fields in the Government-furnished submittal register program.

a. List date of submittal receipt.

b. List dates related to review actions.

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c. List date returned to Contractor.

1.8.3 Copies Delivered to the Government

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

1.9 SCHEDULING

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 14 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. For submittals requiring review by fire protection engineer, allow review period, beginning when Government receives submittal from QC organization, of 30 working days for return of submittal to the Contractor.

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

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

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the Contractor's anticipated submission date and the approved need date (if approval is required).

1.10 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," of this section and with markings appropriate for action indicated.

Upon completion of review of submittals requiring Government approval, stamp and date approved submittals. One original and 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.

1.10.1 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.

1.11 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

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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.

1.12 APPROVED/ACCEPTED SUBMITTALS

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.

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.

1.13 APPROVED SAMPLES

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

1.14 WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT

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 AF Form 3064.

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.