2015.07.24_Revised__Building_729_Final_Specifications.pdf

Gulf Coast Architectural Group

AFRC Dobbins ARB Repair Roof on Building 729

Specifications Final Submittal

May 22, 2015 Project #14084

Prepared for: Prepared by:

2510 West Cervantes Street Pensacola, FL 32505 p 850.607.7328 www.gcarchgroup.com

Gulf Coast Architectural Group

Dobbins Building 729 14084

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 01 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 30 00 SUBMITTALS

NOTE: In case of conflict between the above non-technical DIVISION 1 specifications and the non-technical Division 1 Specifications listed below, the above sections take precedence.

01 33 10 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 56 0 DOBBINS ARB ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

SUBMITTAL REGISTER

The Designer of Record has developed the included list of submittals – the “SUBMITTAL REGISTER” which is a list of the submittals to be developed and submitted by the Contractor to the Government during the construction phase. The list is not intended to be all inclusive and additional submittal may be required by other parties of the contract.

Technical Specification Sections

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 12 00 STRUCTURAL STEEL

05 40 00 COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING

05 46 01 COLD-FORMED RETROFIT ROOF FRAMING SYSTEM

05 50 13 MISCELLANEOUS METAL FABRICATIONS

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 22 00 ROOF AND DECK INSULATION

07 41 13 METAL ROOF PANELS

07 42 13 METAL WALL PANELS

07 54 19 KETONE ESTER ESTER(KEE) ROOFING

07 60 00 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 22 00 SUPPORTS FOR PLASTER AND GYPSUM BOARD

09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD

APPENDIX

APPENDIX A ASBESTOS REPORT

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Repair Roof Dobbins Building 729

SECTION 01 01 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION

1.1.1 Contract Drawings and Specifications

1.2. SUBMITTALS

Submittals shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 30 00, SUBMITTALS.

NOTE: The contractor shall obtain Government approval of all materials and equipment requiring submittals prior to bringing these materials and equipment onto Dobbins ARB for installation and incorporation into the work. The contractor shall follow Section 01 30 00 of the basic contract in obtaining Government approval.

1.2.1. Administrative or Close-out Submittal

a. Construction Phasing (ref: paragraph 3.2.1)

b. Daily Progress reports to Contracting Officer within 2 hours of shift completion

c. Vehicle/Equipment to be used on Airfield (ref: 3.4)

d. Quality Control Plan, (ref: paragraph 3.17.6)

e. As-built drawings (After construction complete)

1.3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1.3.1. Location

The project is located at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia. Project site is the roof of building 729.

1.3.2. Project Description

Construction involves installing a sloped, standing seam metal roof on top of the existing EPDM roof. All work is fully described in the drawings and specifications.

1.4 GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR

The Base Civil Engineer, or his authorized representative, is designated as the representative of the Contracting Officer for the purpose of technical surveillance of workmanship and inspection of materials for work being performed under this contract.

This clause does not authorize anyone other than the Contracting Officer to commit the Government to changes in the terms of the contract.

1.5 ORAL STATEMENTS

No oral statement by any government official shall in any manner or degree modify or otherwise affect the terms of this contract.

1.6 NO GOVERNMENT WAIVER

The failure of the Government in any one or more instances to insist upon strict performance to any of the terms of this contract or to exercise any option herein conferred will not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment to any extent of the right to assert or rely upon such terms or option on any future occasion.

1.7 AS-BUILT RECORDS

1.7.1 As-Built Drawings

Maintain at the jobsite 2 sets of full-size contract drawings. Any deviations from the contract drawings shall be marked legibly and accurately with a red pen. These drawings shall be available for review by the Contracting Officer at all times. Submit one marked set of prints to the Contracting Officer no later than 30 calendar days after work is deemed substantially performed or beneficial occupancy is taken.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 BASE REGULATIONS

The Contractor and his employees and subcontractor shall become familiar with and obey all base regulations, including fire, traffic, airfield, safety, environmental, and security regulations. Regulations are available upon request. All personnel employed on subject contract shall keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. Do not enter any restricted areas unless previously cleared for such entry. The Contractor's equipment shall by conspicuously marked for identification.

3.2 WORK SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall schedule his work to cause the least amount of interference with base operations. Work schedules shall be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. Under no circumstances shall fire water system be out of service for more than 5 calendar days. Permission to interrupt any base roads and/or utility service shall be requested in writing a minimum of 10 calendar days prior to the desired date of interruption. Interruption shall not take place without specific approval from the Contracting Officer.

3.2.1 Construction phasing

Fourteen days prior to commencing work, provide to the Contracting Officer, for approval, a plan, that indicates the Timeline of start to completion of each construction phase.

3.3 WORK HOURS

The normal hours of work for the performance of this contract will be from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM except as otherwise expressly provided in this contract. [NOTE: All work on or within 100lf of the edge of the runway shall be done from 11:00PM until 6:00AM.] The workdays will be Monday through Friday, with Federal holidays excluded. Alternate work hours require written permission of the Contracting Officer. The contractor must submit a written request for permission to work to the Contracting Officer at least 2 working days in advance of the date when the contractor desires to deviate from the normal hours and days. Permission to deviate will be predicated on complete justification for the request after due consideration to a larger work force and more equipment during normal hours, and providing the contractor defrays the additional costs to the Government including, but not limited to, inspection computed in accordance with existing Government regulations. If permission is granted by the Contracting Officer, written authority will be furnished to the contractor prior to the date the contractor desires to deviate from the normal hours or days. The Contracting Officer may also direct performance as authorized by the General Provisions by reference clause entitled “Schedule for Construction Contract.”

3.4 OPERATIONS ON THE AIRFIELD

All access to or through airfield areas shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer and with the Chief of Airfield Management (CAM). The Contractor shall, at all times that he is on the airfield, be in verbal and visual contact with the control tower. Contractor shall provide radio’s to maintain contact with the Control tower. The control tower and the CAM shall be verbally informed when the work, for the shift, is complete and all equipment, labor, and materials have been removed from the airfield by the Contractor. At 6AM daily, the CAM shall conduct a visual runway check to ensure that all contractor tools, equipment, employees and debris are being removed OR have been removed before opening the runway to aircraft traffic at 7AM. Contractor is responsible for material and construction debri removal deposited on runway and taxiways and the contractor shall have sweeper/vacuum truck on-site to remove the material and debri. In the event the contractor causes a airfield safety violation which could cause damage to personnel and/or property, the CAM or designated representative will take the necessary action to remove the violation and advise the contracting officer and construction inspector as soon as possible. Contractor shall use low profile lighted and flagged barricades to outline the work area(s). Forty-five days prior to construction start, Contractor shall provide, to the contracting officer, the number, type and vertical height of all equipment and vehicles to be used on the airfield. All flightline drivers, not being escorted, will have to pass a written flightline drivers test administered by Airfield Management. All flightline drivers must obtain an AF Form 483, Competency Card, before driving on airfield.

3.4.1 Aircraft Traffic Interruption

The operation of equipment and the performance of work upon and in the vicinity of airfields shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer and with the CAM. Neither equipment nor personnel shall use any portion of an airfield without permission of these officers unless the runway is closed. The airfield is active and work interruptions may occur for emergency or special mission purposes. Work interruptions may occur for emergency or special mission purposes. In the event the contractor is advised by the control tower to clear the overrun/runway, the contractor shall remove all debris, equipment and personnel from the operational surfaces of the airfield and beyond the hold line within 15 minutes of notification to clear the overrun/runway. A scheduled landing or departure that has been identified to the Contractor prior to the start of the Contractor’s work shift shall not be considered an interruption.

3.4.2 Clean-up

The Contractor shall clean debris from the runway, taxiway, and ramp surfaces as the work proceeds. The “clean as you go concept” is necessary to ensure a clean surface is available if there is an aircraft emergency. The contractor shall keep vehicle floor boards, beds and tires free of any debris that could cause a Foreign Object Damage (FOD) to aircraft.

3.4.3 Marking and Lighting of Contractor’s Vehicles used on the Airfield

During daylight hours, the Contractor’s vehicles shall have a flag on a staff attached to the vehicle so the flag will be readily visible. The flag shall be 3 feet square having a checkered pattern of International Orange and white squares each 1 square foot in size. In addition, vehicles shall have a yellow flashing beacon mounted on the uppermost part of the vehicle. The light shall be low intensity with a maximum of 400 candelas, a minimum of 40 candelas, and there shall be 360 degree azimuth coverage.

The flash rate shall be 75+/- 15 flashes per minute. In lieu of a flag and beacon, vehicles can be escorted by a properly equipped vehicle.

3.5 EXISTING WORK

The removal or altering in any way of existing work shall be carried on in such a manner as to prevent personal injury or damage to any portions of the existing work that remains.

3.6 SANITATION

Adequate sanitary conveniences of a type approved for use by persons employed on the work shall be provided. Sanitary conveniences shall be properly secluded from public observation, and maintained by the Contractor in such a manner as required or approved by the Contracting Officer. Maintain these conveniences at all times without nuisance. Upon completion of the work, the contractor shall remove the conveniences from the premises, leaving the premises clean and free from nuisance.

3.7 UTILITIES

All reasonable quantities of government provided utilities shall be made available to the contractor without charge. Any temporary telephone service shall be requested by the contractor from the local Telephone Company providing service to Dobbins ARB. The contractor shall not tamper with, connect or access any Government communication facility, equipment or cable without express written consent from the Contracting Officer. Any temporary connections or lines that may be required shall be installed, maintained, and removed by the Contractor at his expense and in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall remove all temporary connections and lines prior to final acceptance of the construction.

3.8 UTILITY SERVICE INTERRUPTION

The Government shall not be held responsible for interruptions of utility services and shall not be liable for Contractor delays, damages, or increased costs occasioned by any such interruption of services.

3.9 OPTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Where a choice of materials or methods, or both, is permitted in this contract, the Contractor will be given the right to exercise the option unless otherwise required by the specification or plans.

3.10 MATERIAL APPROVAL SUBMITTAL PREPARATION

"Material and Workmanship" shall be accomplished on and in accordance with the instructions to AF Form 3000, Material Approval Submittal. Material Approval Submittals shall contain complete information for the product proposed. The information shall be in enough detail to allow the Government to determine acceptability. Information to be provided includes, but is not limited to: a description of all salient features of the product, descriptive literature and manufacturer's cut sheet (if available), plus an explanation as to precisely why and how the material or item submitted meets or exceeds all required functions, performance and quality specifications.

3.11 MATERIAL DISPOSITION

3.11.1 Material/Equipment Title

Title to materials and equipment to be demolished, except Government salvage and historical items, is vested in the Contractor upon receipt of notice to proceed. The Government will not be responsible for the condition, loss or damage to such property after notice to proceed.

3.11.2 Contractor Salvage

Contractor shall salvage items and materials to the maximum extent possible. Material salvaged for the Contractor shall be stored as approved by the Contracting Officer and removed from Government property before completion of the contract. The contractor shall not sell salvaged material on the site.

3.12 CLEAN-UP

Remove and transport debris in a manner that prevents spillage on streets or adjacent areas. Local regulations regarding hauling and disposal shall apply. The contractor shall maintain a clean and orderly work site.

3.13 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall initiate and maintain programs that comply with the provisions of 29 CFR parts 1926 and 1910 of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards. These programs shall include the education and training of employees and subcontractors’ personnel in the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of unsafe conditions and practices.

3.14 FIRE PROTECTION

The contractor shall be responsible for furnishing adequate and proper fire protection during all phases of work on site.

Contact the base Fire Department in the event of emergency.

3.15 FACILITIES AND SERVICES

The contractor is responsible for storage of all materials. Storage areas shall be shown on the site plan and approved by the Contracting Officer.

3.16 RESTRICTIONS

3.16.1 Radio Transmitter Restrictions

The contractor shall conform to the restrictions and procedures for the use of radio transmitting equipment, as directed. Two transmitters shall be provided by the government to the contractor for use during construction.

3.16.2 Materials Burning

Burning of trash, timber and any other debris on government property is not permitted.

3.17 REQUIRED CONTRACTOR ACTIONS

3.17.1 Base Permits

Obtain these pursuant to paragraph 3.1 of this specification. Permits are required for, but are not necessarily limited to, welding, and digging.

3.17.1.1 Government Digging Permits

The requirement for digging or excavation permits (AF Form 103) shall be applicable for Government-owned utilities such as water, gas, electrical, sewer, fiber optics, telephone cable and communication cables for radar, weather and navigational aids cable.

3.17.1.1.1 Procedures for Government Digging Permits

Contractor shall not dig anywhere on Dobbins ARB without a valid digging permit.

Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing to request a digging permit.

Contractor shall stake the area on site where digging is to occur. This shall be done the same day the dig permit is requested.

Government has 14 days to issue an initial digging permit.

Contractor shall maintain all markings during construction performance period.

Once a digging permit is issued, the contractor must hand dig and locate all marked utilities within 5 feet of the area to be worked on. Contractor shall fill all holes prior to project completion.

If, during the life of the digging permit, utility markings are removed by the contractor or his subcontractor the contractor shall be responsible for replacing all markings.

3.17.1.2 UPC Digging Permits

The procedures set forth for Government-owned utilities shall not apply to utilities which are governed by the Utilities Protection Center (UPC) under the auspices of the State of Georgia. UPC utilities on Dobbins ARB include television cable, telephone cables, data cables, etc.. Procedures for utilities governed by the UPC shall be followed in accordance with Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act (GUFPA). The contractor is required to obtain a UPC digging permit prior to digging on Dobbins ARB. The government is not responsible for issuing or monitoring UPC digging permits.

3.17.1.3 Utility Damage

The Contractor must immediately notify the Government technical representative and UPC in the event that utility damage occurs. If damage to utilities is due to contractor non-compliance with permit instructions or contract requirements, repairs required shall be at the contractor’s expense. Fiber optic cables, which cannot be repaired to meet the minimum allowable decibels, will be replaced at the contractor’s expense.

3.17.1.4 Welding Permits

Obtain welding permits on a daily basis from the Base Fire Department.

3.17.2 Severe Weather Protection

In the event of severe weather, the contractor shall take precautions to minimize any danger to persons, and protect the work and any nearby Government property. Precautions shall include, but are not limited to, closing openings; removing loose materials, tools and equipment from exposed locations; and removing or securing scaffolding and other temporary work.

3.17.3 Clean Tire Policy

Dobbins ARB has a clean tire policy at work sites. The purpose of this policy is to reduce or eliminate the transport of mud from the work area onto public rights-of-way by motor vehicles leaving the site or by runoff from the site. Clean and remove mud from the wheels of vehicles prior to entrance to public rights-of-way. The site exit shall be maintained in order to prevent tracking or flow of mud onto public rights-of-way. Immediately remove all materials spilled, dropped, washed or tracked from any vehicle or site onto any roadway or into any storm drain. Compliance with the clean tire policy, by Contractor and Sub-contractor personnel, shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

3.17.4 Erosion and Sediment Control

Take positive steps to minimize siltation and erosion during the work. Comply with the requirements of Section 01 56 00, drawings and all other related specification sections.

3.17.5 Environmental Requirements

The Contractor and all work to be performed on Dobbins ARB shall comply with the requirements of Section 01 56 00.

3.17.6 Quality Control Plan

The contractor shall be required to institute a comprehensive Quality Control Program in order to assure himself and the Government that all materials and workmanship are in strict accordance with the provisions of the specifications. Within 10 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, the contractor shall submit his Quality Control Program Plan to the Contracting Officer for review and approval. The plan shall contain, at a minimum, identification of procedures for quality control, the type and model of major pieces of equipment to be used on-the-job, ordering procedures for materials, and procedures to ensure adequate progress.

3.17.7 Hazardous Spill Reporting

The contractor shall report any spill of oil or hazardous substances to the Fire Department service desk at Ext. 911 from a government phone, or (678) 655-4840 from a commercial phone (24 hours per day, 7 days per week). The contractor shall take every reasonable precaution to prevent the spillage of oil or other hazardous substances.

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

08/11

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

1.2 DEFINITIONS

Definitions pertaining to sustainable development are as defined in ASTM E2114 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.

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:

Utility Outage Requests Utility Connection Requests

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Borrow Permits Excavation Permits Welding Permits Burning Permits

1.4 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.4.1 Project Description

The work includes installing a sloped retrofit metal roof over the existing roof assembly to remain; a preengineered light gauge metal framing structure will be installed to support the new assembly; draft stops and attic access hatches will also be installed; attic and roof mounted equipment, fans and exhausts will be routed to cupolas; lower roof areas not included in the metal retrofit will be removed down to the deck and a new thermo plastic/KEE membrane roof assembly installed; and incidental related work.

1.4.2 Location

The work shall be located at Building 729, 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. G-000, G-001, G-002, A-100, A-110, A-121, A-140, A-141, A-142, A-143, A-144, A-201, A-202, A-301, A-302, A-501, A-502, A-503, A-504, A-505, A-910, S-001, S-002, S-200, S-201, S-202, M-001, M-101, M-201, M-301, E-100 and 19 sheets of existing conditions drawings.

Electronic copies of the contract drawings, maps, and specifications will be furnished to the Contractor without charge. Reference publications will not be furnished.

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

1.6 WORK RESCHEDULING

Contractor shall allow for a maximum of 7 calendar days where construction activity is prohibitive. Government will provide 24 hour notification each time the restrictions are invoked.

Normal duty hours for work shall be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 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.

1.7 PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS

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:

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a. Preserve and restore the site ecosystem and biodiversity; avoid site degradation and erosion. Minimize offsite environmental impact.

b. Use the minimum amount of energy, water, and materials feasible to meet the design intent. Select energy and water efficient equipment and strategies.

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

d. Use renewable energy and material resources.

e. 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.

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

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

1.8 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

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.

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.

1.9 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.

1.10 ON-SITE PERMITS

1.10.1 Utility Outage Requests

Notify the Contracting Officer at least 48 hours prior to interrupting equipment service.

Work shall be scheduled to hold outages to a minimum.

Utility outages and connections required during the prosecution of work that affect existing systems shall be arranged for at the convenience of

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 3 the Government and shall be scheduled outside the regular working hours or on weekends.

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.

1.10.2 Borrow, Excavation, Welding, and Burning Permits

ACTIVITY SUBMISSION DATE SUBMISSION FORM

Welding Permits 3 calendar days prior to work

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

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

Any burning of trash or rubbish shall be done in strict compliance with requirements established by the authority having jurisdiction.

1.11 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

1.11.1 Delivery Schedule

Notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least 5 calendar days in advance of the date on which the materials and equipment are required. Pick up materials and equipment no later than 30 calendar days after such date.

When materials and equipment are not picked up by the 30th day, the Contractor will be charged for storage at the rate of twenty (20) dollars per 100 pounds per month or fraction thereof.

1.11.2 Delivery Location

The materials and equipment are located at the site.

1.12 SALVAGE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

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

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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SECTION 01 30 00

SUBMITTALS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES: (NOT USED)

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Submittal Definition, Shop drawings, product data, samples, administrative and closeout submittals, and additional data presented for review and approval by the Government. This specification is also referenced as 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES.

1.3 SUBMITTAL TYPES

1.3.1 Material Submittals

Submittals for which review and approval will be made to ensure that the materials installed and process used for installation are in compliance with the design concept and contract documents. These include, but are not limited to, those items shown in paragraph 1.7 of this section. The following are examples of material approval data items:

a. Shop Drawings: As used in this Section, drawings, schedules, diagrams, and other data prepared specifically for this Contract, by the Contractor or through the Contractor by way of a subcontractor, manufacturer, supplier, distributor, or other lower tier contractor, to illustrate a portion of the work. Types are as listed in the paragraph 1.7, entitled "Schedule of Submittal Descriptions (SD)."

b. Product Data: Preprinted material such as illustrations, standard schedules, performance charts, instructions, brochures, diagrams, manufacturer's descriptive literature, catalog data, and other data to illustrate a portion of the work, but not prepared exclusively for this Contract. Types are as listed in the paragraph 1.7, entitled "Schedule of Submittal Descriptions (SD)."

c. Samples: Physical examples of products, materials, equipment, assemblies, or workmanship, physically identical to a portion of the work, illustrating a portion of the work or establishing standards for evaluating the appearance of the finished work or both. Types are as listed in the paragraph 1.7, entitled "Schedule of Submittal Descriptions (SD)."

1.3.2 Administrative and Closeout Submittals

Submittals of data for which review and approval will be to ensure that the administrative requirements of the contract are adequately met but not to ensure directly that the work is in accordance with the design concept and in compliance with the Contract documents. Submittals of this type include, but are not limited to, those items shown in paragraph 1.7 of this section.

1.3.3 Approving Authority

The approving authority for all submittals shall be the Contracting Officer.

1.3.4 Work

As used in this Section, the construction required by the Contract documents, including labor necessary to produce the construction and materials, products, equipment, and systems incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction and including materials, products, equipment, and systems produced both on and off-site.

1.4 PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

1.4.1 Administrative and closeout submittals shall be provided as the work progresses in accordance with the time frames established within the contract for each item. Should a delivery date fall on a weekend or a holiday, the submittal shall be due the next working day thereafter.

1.4.2 Unless otherwise stated, the Government shall have fifteen (15) working days for review and acceptance of each administrative/closeout submittal.

1.4.3 All administrative/closeout submittals shall be submitted by letter to the Contracting Officer. The format shall be as specified for each item at the point in the contract which establishes the requirement. If a format and applicable forms are not specified, the submittal may be made on 8 1/2" by 11" plain bond paper, double-sided. The item shall be neatly and legibly handwritten or typed.

1.4.4 Warranties and operating instructions are required at the completion of the contract work and shall be submitted no later than thirty (30) calendar days after work is deemed to be substantially performed or beneficial occupancy is taken. Four copies of all warranties and operating instructions shall be provided unless otherwise specified. The Government shall have thirty (30) calendar days for review and acceptance. Operation and maintenance manual data also shall include components required in the various technical sections of this specification.

1.4.5 With the exception of as-built drawings, drawings included in an administrative or closeout submittal shall conform to the requirements of paragraph 1.6.3 of this section.

1.4.5 Unless otherwise stated, administrative and closeout submittals shall be submitted in quantities of four, one original and three copies.

1.5 PROCEDURES FOR MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

1.5.1 Limits and Constraints Regarding Material Submittals

a. Submittals shall be complete for each portion of the work; components of the work interrelated as a system shall be submitted at the same time.

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

c. Submittals of information not required as a submittal, or covering work for which the submittals have been returned as "approved" or "approved as noted," will be returned without review.

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

e. The work shall conform to approved submittals as approved. In the event a previously approved submittal has an error or omission, the contractor shall revise the submittal and resubmit for approval. Government review, corrections or comments made on submittals do not relieve the contractor from compliance with the requirements of the drawings, specifications, addendums and contract documents. The government reserves the right to seek equitable compensation if submittals containing unnoted deviations are approved.

f. Approval of a submittal by the Contracting Officer shall not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility to provide materials which comply with project specifications.

g. All material submittals must be submitted on an AF Form 3000, entitled Material Approval's submittal.

Review of submittals by the government will not be construed as a complete check, but indicates only that the submittals are in general conformance with the design concept and with the information given in the Contract Documents. This approval shall not relieve the contractor from responsibility for errors and omissions.

1.5.2 Scheduling of Material Submittals - SUBMITTAL REGISTER (AF FORM 66)

a. Material submittals requiring government review and/or approval are defined in each section of the specification.

AF Form 66 contains a listing of items of equipment and materials for which submittals are required by the specifications; this list may not be all inclusive and additional submittals may be required. The contractor shall complete and submit the forms to the Contracting Officer for approval within 15 calendar days after Notice-to-Proceed or at the direction of the Contracting Officer. The approved submittal register will become the scheduling document and will be used to control submittals throughout the life of the contract. The submittal register and the progress schedule shall be coordinated. The Contractor shall carefully control his/her procurement operations to ensure that each individual submittal is made on or before the Contract scheduled submittal date shown on the approved “Submittal Register.” Approval must be obtained from the Contracting Officer before the Contractor initiates any work for which material submittals are required. Submittals for critical items or long lead items shall be submitted individually to expedite processing.

b. The Contractor shall coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of the work so that work will not be delayed by submittal processing. Also, coordinate and sequence different categories of submittals for same work and for interfacing units of work, so that one will not be delayed by coordination with another.

c. Except as otherwise specified, the Government will have fifteen (15) working days, beginning with receipt by the Contracting Officer, for review and approval of each material submittal. The period of review is the same for both the submittal and resubmittal.

d. For submittals requiring approval by the Fire Protection Engineer, the Government shall have, beginning with receipt by the Contracting Officer, 30 calendar days for review and approval of the submittal. The period of review is the same for both the submittal and resubmittal.

e. Resubmittals for disapproved items shall be made within the time specified on the AF Form 3000 by the Contracting Officer.

1.5.3 Contractor Responsibilities

a. Determine and verify field measurements, materials, field construction criteria; review each submittal; and check and coordinate each submittal with requirements of the work and Contract documents.

b. Ensure that material is clear and legible. Ensure required specialty stamps are affixed and signed.

c. Stamp each sheet of each submittal with the Contractor's certificating stamp, 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. Word the submittal stamp as follows:

"I hereby certify that the (equipment) (material) (article) shown and marked in this submittal is that proposed to be incorporated into Project Number

____________,_______, is in compliance with the Contract drawings and specifications, can be installed in the allocated spaces, and is submitted for Government approval.

Certified by __________________ Date _____________"

Note that this certification shall be placed on data attached to the AF Form 3000, not the AF Form 3000 itself.

d. Sign the Contractor's certification. The person signing the certification shall be one designated in writing by the Contractor as having that authority. The signature shall be in original ink. Stamped signatures are not acceptable.

e. Transmit submittals to the Contracting Officer in orderly sequence, to prevent project delays and delays in work by the Government or separate contractors.

f. Proposed deviations from the contract requirements shall be clearly identified. Advise the Contracting Officer of submittals which include a proposed deviation requested by the Contractor, the reason for deviation shall be annotated on the submittal. The notification shall be inserted directly under the AF Form 3000 and shall clearly state that the submittal includes deviations from the specifications and drawings. Government review, corrections or comments made on submittals do not relieve the contractor from compliance with the requirements of the drawings, specifications, addendums and contract documents. The government reserves the right to seek equitable compensation if submittals containing unnoted deviations are approved

g. Correct and resubmit submittal as directed by the Contracting Officer. Direct specific attention, in writing or on resubmitted submittal, to revisions not requested by the Contracting Officer on previous submissions.

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

i. Furnish additional copies of submittals if requested by Contracting Officer, limit of 5.

j. Ensure no work is begun until the submittals for that work have been returned as "approved" or "approved as noted," except to the extent that a portion of the work must be accomplished as a basis of the submittal.

k. If an “or equal” product is submitted for approval, the contractor shall identify in the submittal what features are the same as the brand name product and what differences exist between the equal product and the brand name product.

1.5.4 Approving Authority's Responsibilities

a. Submittals will be reviewed for approval with reasonable promptness and only for conformance with project design concepts and compliance with the Contract documents.

b. Submittals will be returned with one of the following notations:

(1) Submittals marked "approved" or "approved as submitted" authorize the Contractor to proceed with the work covered.

(2) Submittals marked "approved as noted" authorize the Contractor to proceed with the work as noted provided the Contractor takes no exception to the notations and complies with all notations.

(3) Submittals marked "disapproved" indicate the submittal does not comply with the design concept or the requirements of the Contract documents and shall be resubmitted with appropriate changes.

1.6 FORMAT AND QUANTITY OF MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

1.6.1 Transmittal Form

Use of Transmittal Form AF Form 3000 is required. Transmit each submittal, except sample installations and sample panels, to the office of the Contracting Officer.

1.6.2 Identifying Submittals

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

a. Project title and location.

b. Construction Contract number.

c. The Section and Paragraph number of the Specification Section in which the submittal is required.

d. Submittal number - Submittals shall be numbered sequentially by date submitted including re-submittals. Each submittal number shall be unique. A resubmittal shall be numbered in sequence as though an original submittal and shall include a reference to the submittal number for which the resubmittal is being made.

e. The name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor, supplier, manufacturer and any other second tier contractor associated with the submittal.

f. Product identification and location in project.

1.6.3 Format and Quantity for Shop Drawings

a. For shop drawings presented on sheets larger than 8 1/2-inches by 14 inches, submit one reproducible and three prints of each required shop drawing prepared for this project.

(1) Transmit re-producibles rolled in mailing tubes.

(2) Include on each drawing the drawing title, number, date, and revision numbers and dates, in addition to the information "Identifying Submittals."

(3) After review, the approving authority will retain the prints and return only the reproducible with notation resulting from the review.

b. For shop drawings presented on sheets 8 1/2-inches by 14 inches or less, conform to the format and quantity requirements for product data, and present as a part of the bound volume for the submittals required by the Section.

c. Dimension drawings, except diagrams and schematic drawings; prepare dimensioned drawings to scale. Identify materials and products for work shown.

d. Shop drawings shall be not less than 8 1/2 by 11 inches nor more than 30 by 42 inches.

1.6.4 Format and Quantity for Product Data

a. Submit 6 copies of submittals of product data.

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

c. Indicate, by prominent notation, each product which is being submitted; indicate the Section and paragraph numbers to which it pertains.

d. Supplement product data with material prepared for the project to satisfy submittal requirements for which product data does not exist. Note that the material is developed specifically for the project.

1.6.5 Format and Quantity of Samples

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

(1) Sample of equipment or device: Full size.

(2) Sample of materials less than 2 by 3 inches: Built up to 8 1/2 by 11 inches.

(3) 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.

(4) Sample of linear devices or materials, such as, conduit and handrails: 10-inch length or length to be supplied, if less than 10 inches.

(5) Sample of non-solid materials, such as, sand and paint.

(6) Color selection samples: 2 inches by 4 inches.

(7) Sample panel: 4 feet by 4 feet.

(8) Sample Installation: 100 square feet.

b. Samples showing range of variation: Where variations are unavoidable due to the nature of the materials, submit sets of samples of not less than three units showing the extremes and middle of the range.

c. Quantity, unless otherwise specified:

(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 the approving authority and one will be returned to the Contractor.

(2) Submit one sample panel. include components listed in technical section, as required by specifications.

(3) Submit one sample installation, as required by specifications.

(4) Submit one sample of non-solid materials, as required by specifications.

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

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

1.7 SCHEDULE OF SUBMITTAL DESCRIPTIONS (SD)

SD-AA, Progress Schedule

Schedule for performance of work for the project, Contract Progress Schedule. (A type of administrative or closeout submittal.)

SD-BB, Progress Reports

Bi-weekly progress reports on work completed, Progress Report. ( A type of administrative or closeout submittal.)

SD-01, Data

Submittals which provide calculations, descriptions, or documentation regarding the work.

SD-02, Manufacturer's Catalog Data

Data composed of catalog cuts, brochures, circulars, specifications and product data, and printed information in sufficient detail and scope to verify compliance with requirements of the contract documents. (A type of Material Submittal.)

SD-03, Manufacturer's Standard Color Charts

Preprinted brochures of illustrations showing the color range of a material. Color selection samples may be submitted in lieu of color charts. (A type of Material Submittal.)

SD-04, Drawings

Scaled drawings, diagrams, schematic drawings, or other drawings, primarily graphic in nature, illustrating details, configuration, components, physical or functional relationship, and connections of a part of the work and the relationship of one part of the work to others or illustrating relationships among various parts of the work. (A type of Material Submittal.)

SD-05, Design Data

Design calculations, mix designs, analyses, or other data, written nature and pertaining to a part of the work. (A type of Material Submittal.)

SD-06, Instructions

Preprinted material describing the installation of a product, system, or material, including special notices and Material Safety Data Sheets, if any, concerning impedances, hazards, and safety precautions. (A type of Material Submittal.)

SD-07, Schedules

A tabular listing of information pertaining to the work or a tabular listing including location, features, or other pertinent information regarding products, materials, equipment, or components to be used in the work. (A type of Material

SD-08, Statements

A document, required of the Contractor, or through the Contractor by way of a supplier, installer, manufacturer, or other lower tier contractor, the purpose of which is to further the quality or orderly progression of a portion of the work by documenting procedures, acceptability of methods or personnel, qualifications, or other verification of quality. (A type of administrative or closeout submittal.)

SD-09, Reports

Reports of inspections or tests, including analysis and interpretation of test results. Each report shall be properly identified.

Test methods used shall be identified and test results shall be recorded.

SD-10, Test Reports

A report signed by an authorized official of a testing laboratory that a material, product, or system identical to the material product or system to be provided has been tested in accordance with requirements specified by naming the test method and material. The test report must state the test was performed in accordance with the test requirements; state the test results;

and indicate whether the material, product, or system has passed or failed the test. Testing must have been within three years of the date of award of this Contract. (A type of Material Submittal.)

SD-11, Factory Test Reports

A written report which includes the findings of a test required to be performed by the Contractor on an actual portion of the work or prototype prepared for this project before it is shipped to the job site. The report must be signed by an authorized official of a testing laboratory and must state the test was performed in accordance with the test requirements; state the test results; and indicate whether the material, product, or system has passed or failed the test. (A type of Material Submittal.)

SD-12, Field Test Reports

A written report which includes the findings of a test made 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. The report must be signed by an authorized official of a testing laboratory or agency and must state the test was performed in accordance with the test requirements;

state the test results; and indicate whether the material, product, or system has passed or failed the test. (A type of Material

SD-13, Certificates

A written statement, signed by an authorized official of the…