Fire Suppression Construction Bid Specifications.pdf

Construction Bid Set

SECTION 00 01 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION NO. SECTION TITLE

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS

00 00 00 Cover Sheet 00 01 10 Table of Contents 00 01 15 List of Drawings

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 01 00 Summary of Work 01 14 00 Work Restrictions 01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation 01 34 00 Submittal Procedures 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 41 00 Environmental Protection 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 59 50 Safety Requirements 01 73 00 Closeout Procedures 01 73 89 Cutting and Patching 01 78 30 Project Record Documents

DIVISION 02 - DIVISION 22

NOT APPLICABLE

DIVISION 23 - HVAC

23 05 50 Basic Materials and Methods 23 07 19 Pipe Insulation 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 23 81 27 Split-System Air-Conditioning Units

DIVISION 24 - DIVISION 25

NOT APPLICABLE

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 05 44 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Electrical Raceways and Cabling 26 05 53 Identification for Electrical Systems 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 43 13 Surge Protection for Low-Voltage Electrical Power Circuits

DIVISION 27 - DIVISION 49

NOT APPLICABLE

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 00 01 15

DRAWING INDEX

PLATE SHEET

NUMBER TITLE

GENERAL

G-1 REPAIR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS IN HANGARS B129, B416, AND B417

COVER SHEET

HVAC

H-1 HVAC DATA SHEET

H-2 HVAC PLANS HANGAR 129

H-3 HVAC PLANS HANGAR 416

H-4 HVAC PLANS HANGAR 417

ELECTRICAL

E-1 ELECTRICAL DATA SHEET

E-2 ELECTRICAL POWER FLOOR PLAN HANGAR 129

E-3 ELECTRICAL POWER FLOOR PLAN HANGAR 416

E-4 ELECTRICAL POWER FLOOR PLAN HANGAR 417

FIRE PROTECTION

F-1 SPRINKLER SYSTEM HANGAR 417

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SECTION 01 01 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK

A. The project includes one work scope at the 911th Airlift Wing/LGC, Pittsburgh IAP ARS, Moon Township, PA 15108-4495 as follows:

1. Repair fire suppression systems in Hangars B129, B416, and B417 with related mechanicaland electrical work, Government’s Project Number: JLSS 13-0011.

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. Provide shall mean: to furnish all materials/equipment, to install all labor and services and to make the item of work or equipment fully complete, operable, and acceptable to intended use.

B. The words "Project Coordinator" used in some of these specifications shall refer to the "Contracting Officer".

C. The word “Owner” shall refer to the “Government”.

D. The word “Architect” shall refer to the “Contracting Officer.”

E. The word “Engineer” shall refer to the “Contracting Officer.”

F. The word “Inspector” shall refer to the “Contracting Officer.”

G. Any referenced standards used are to be the latest version at the time of bidding.

1.03 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The following is a general Project Summary of the Work. Review entire set of Contract Documents for a comprehensive referencing of required work scopes.

B. This project includes the modifications and upgrades to the existing Fire Supression systems of three buildings,and incorporates general, fire protection, mechanical, and electrical construction work and generally includes the following work scopes:

1. HVAC systems and controls.

2. Modifications to existing Fire protection system.

3. Modify existing power distribution systems as required to support Fire protection and HVAC modifications and additions.

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1.04 CONTRACT METHOD

A. Construct the Work under a single lump sum, fixed price contract for all project work.

B. For administrative purposes only, which will not affect government award of the Contract, break out separate costs for work associated with Hanger 129, Hanger 416, and Hanger 417.

Identify each Hanger cost on the appropriate line of the Bid Form.

1.05 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Coordinate use of premises under direction of Contracting Officer.

B. Assume full responsibility for protection and safekeeping of products under this Contract.

C. Work periods may be limited in duration without additional compensation to the Contractor aside from an extension to the performance period for lost time.

D. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting installed Work and existing adjacent building materials and systems that remain.

E. Work is prohibited on UTA training weekends, which typically occurs the first and third weekends each month.

F. Obtain and pay for use of additional storage or work areas needed for operations under this Contract. Refer to Division 01 Section “Temporary Facilities and Controls” for providing temporary trailers.

G. Refer to Division 01 Section “Work Restrictions” for additional project requirements.

1.06 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

A. General: Cooperate fully with separate contractors so work on those contracts may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract. Coordinate the Work of this Contract with work performed under separate contracts.

1.07 GOVERNMENT’S OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS

A. Government Occupancy of Completed Areas of Construction: Government reserves the right to occupy and to place and install equipment in completed areas of building, before Substantial Completion, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. Such placement of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

1. Contracting Officer will prepare a Certificate of Substantial Completion for each specific portion of the Work to be occupied before Government occupancy.

2. Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy before Government occupancy.

3. Before partial Government occupancy, mechanical and electrical systems shall be fully operational, and required tests and inspections shall be successfully completed. On

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occupancy, Government will operate and maintain mechanical and electrical systems serving occupied portions of building.

4. On occupancy, Government will assume responsibility for maintenance and custodial service for occupied portions of building.

B. Government will occupy adjacent buildings and other areas at the site. Cooperate with Contracting Officer during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage elsewhere at the site. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Government’s operations.

1. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, means of egress, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Contracting Officer.

2. Provide not less than 5 working days’ notice to Contracting Officer for all proposed utility outages.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 01 14 00

WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Coordinate use of premises under direction of Contracting Officer. Limit use of premises to work in areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated. Cooperate with 911th Airlift Wing personnel during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate 911th Airlift Wing usage.

1. Limits: Confine construction to areas indicated on construction drawings and/or as designated by the Contracting Officer. Confine storage area as designated by the Contracting Officer.

2. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to 911th Airlift Wing employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

a. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

b. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

3. Perform the work so as not to interfere with 911th Airlift Wing operations.

B. Assume full responsibility for protection and safekeeping of products under this Contract.

C. Work periods may be limited in duration without additional compensation to the Contractor aside from an extension to the performance period for lost time. Work schedule shall be as follows:

1. Normal work hours shall be between 0700 to 1600 (7:00 AM to 4:00 PM), Monday through Friday, with no work on federal holidays.

2. Any deviations from the normal working hours must be approved 3 working days in advance by the Contracting Officer.

D. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting all remaining permanent equipment.

E. Work is prohibited on UTA training weekends, which typically occurs the first and third weekends each month.

F. Obtain and pay for use of additional storage or work areas needed for operations under this contract.

G. Comfort stations are not provided by 911th Airlift Wing.

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SECTION 01 32 00

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.02 SCOPE OF WORK

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for documenting the progress of construction during performance of the Work, including the following:

1. Construction Progress Schedule.

2. Contract Progress Report.

3. Submittals Schedule.

4. Daily construction reports.

5. Field condition reports.

6. Special reports.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 01 Section "Submittal Procedures" for submitting schedules and reports.

2. Division 01 Section "Quality Requirements" for submitting a schedule of tests and inspections.

3. Division 01 Section "Closeout Procedures" for submitting photographic negatives as Project Record Documents at Project closeout.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals Schedule: Submit (4) four copies of schedule. Arrange the following information in a tabular format:

1. Scheduled date for first submittal.

2. Specification Section number and title.

3. Submittal category (action or informational).

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4. Name of subcontractor.

5. Description of the Work covered.

6. Scheduled date for Contracting Officer’s final release or approval.

B. Construction Progress Schedule: Submit original and (2) two printed copies.

C. Contract Progress Report: Submit original and (2) two printed copies.

D. Field Condition Reports: Submit (2) two copies at time of discovery of differing conditions.

E. Special Reports: Submit (2) two copies at time of unusual event.

1.04 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate preparation and processing of schedules and reports with performance of construction activities and with scheduling and reporting of separate contractors.

B. Coordinate Contractor's Construction Schedule with the Schedule of Values, list of subcontracts, Submittals Schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.

1. Secure time commitments for performing critical elements of the Work from parties involved.

2. Coordinate each construction activity in the network with other activities and schedule them in proper sequence.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 SUBMITTALS SCHEDULE

A. Preparation: Submit a schedule of submittals, arranged in chronological order by dates required by construction schedule. Include time required for review, resubmittal, ordering, manufacturing, fabrication, and delivery when establishing dates.

1. Coordinate Submittals Schedule with list of subcontracts, the Schedule of Values, and Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Initial Submittal: Submit concurrently with preliminary bar-chart schedule. Include submittals required during the first 60 days of construction. List those required to maintain orderly progress of the Work and those required early because of long lead time for manufacture or fabrication.

3. Final Submittal: Submit concurrently with the first complete submittal of Contractor's Construction Schedule.

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2.02 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE, GENERAL

A. Procedures: Comply with procedures contained in The Associated General Contractor’s Construction Planning and Scheduling.

B. Time Frame: Extend schedule from date established for the Notice to Proceed to date of Final Completion.

1. Contract completion date shall not be changed by submission of a schedule that shows an early completion date, unless specifically authorized by modification.

C. Activities: Treat each story or separate area as a separate numbered activity for each principal element of the Work. Comply with the following:

1. Activity Duration: Define activities in time frame coordinated with Contracting Officer.

2. Procurement Activities: Include procurement process activities for long lead items and major items, requiring a cycle of more than 60 days, as separate activities in schedule.

Procurement cycle activities include, but are not limited to, submittals, approvals, purchasing, fabrication, and delivery.

3. Submittal Review Time: Include review and resubmittal times indicated in Division 01 Section "Submittal Procedures" in schedule. Coordinate submittal review times in Contractor's Construction Schedule with Submittals Schedule.

4. Startup and Testing Time: Include not less than (10) ten days for startup and testing.

5. Substantial Completion: Indicate completion in advance of date established for Substantial Completion, and allow time for Contracting Officer’s administrative procedures necessary for certification of Substantial Completion.

D. Constraints: Include constraints and work restrictions indicated in the Contract Documents and as follows in schedule, and show how the sequence of the Work is affected.

1. Phasing: Arrange list of activities on schedule by phase.

2. Products Ordered in Advance: Include a separate activity for each product. Include delivery date indicated in Division 01 Section "Summary of Work." Delivery dates indicated stipulate the earliest possible delivery date.

3. Work Restrictions: Show the effect of the following items on the schedule:

a. Coordination with existing construction.

b. Limitations of continued occupancies.

c. Uninterruptible services.

d. Partial occupancy before Substantial Completion.

e. Use of premises restrictions.

f. Seasonal variations.

g. Environmental control.

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E. Contract Modifications: For each proposed contract modification and concurrent with its submission, prepare a time-impact analysis using fragnets to demonstrate the effect of the proposed change on the overall project schedule.

2.03 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT PROGRESS SCHEDULES AND REPORTS

A. AF Form 3064, Contract Progress Schedule, shall be submitted in original and two copies.

Computer generated schedules may be used at the discretion of Contracting Officer. When approved, the original shall be retained by the contracting office. Signed copies shall be provided to the Civil Engineer and the Contractor.

B. Separate progress reports (AF Form 3065, Contract Progress Report) covering the same period shall be prepared by the Civil Engineer or their designee and the Contractor, and submitted twice monthly. The periods shall be the same as stated on the Contract Progress Schedule. At the discretion of the Contracting Officer, this time period may be extended to monthly for projects of 180 days or more. This decision shall be documented in the contract file.

2.04 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE (GANTT CHART) (Applicable only to contracts with frequent user interaction or as determined by the Project Engineer - otherwise N/A)

A. Gantt-Chart Schedule: In addition to schedule on AF Form 3064, submit a comprehensive, fully developed, horizontal Gantt-chart-type, Contractor's Construction Schedule within (10) ten calendar days after Notice-to-Proceed. Provide electronic copies of the Gantt-Chart Schedules to the Contracting Officer when requested.

B. Preparation: Indicate each significant construction activity separately. Identify first workday of each week with a continuous vertical line.

1. For construction activities that require 3 months or longer to complete, indicate an estimated completion percentage in (10) ten percent increments within time bar.

2.05 REPORTS

A. Field Condition Reports: Immediately on discovery of a difference between field conditions and the Contract Documents, prepare a detailed report. Submit with a request for information.

Include a detailed description of the differing conditions, together with recommendations for changing the Contract Documents.

2.06 SPECIAL REPORTS

A. General: Submit special reports directly to Contracting Officer within one day of an occurrence. Distribute copies of report to parties affected by the occurrence.

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B. Reporting Unusual Events: When an event of an unusual and significant nature occurs at Project site, whether or not related directly to the Work, prepare and submit a special report.

List chain of events, persons participating, response by Contractor's personnel, evaluation of results or effects, and similar pertinent information. Advise Contracting Officer in advance when these events are known or predictable.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Contractor's Construction Schedule Updating: At monthly intervals, update schedule to reflect actual construction progress and activities. Issue schedule one week before each regularly scheduled progress meeting.

1. Revise schedule immediately after each meeting or other activity where revisions have been recognized or made. Issue updated schedule concurrently with the report of each such meeting.

2. Include a report with updated schedule that indicates every change, including, but not limited to, changes in logic, durations, actual starts and finishes, and activity durations.

3. As the Work progresses, indicate Actual Completion percentage for each activity.

B. Distribution: Distribute copies of approved schedule to Contracting Officer, separate contractors, testing and inspecting agencies, and other parties identified by Contractor with a need-to-know schedule responsibility.

1. Post copies in Project meeting rooms and temporary field offices.

2. When revisions are made, distribute updated schedules to the same parties and post in the same locations. Delete parties from distribution when they have completed their assigned portion of the Work and are no longer involved in performance of construction activities.

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SECTION 01 34 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other miscellaneous submittals.

1.02 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

2. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

B. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Contracting Officer’s receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Allow fourteen (14) calendar days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. Contracting Officer will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. Allow fourteen (14) calendar days for processing each resubmittal.

3. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing.

C. Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

D. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

E. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by Contracting Officer in connection with construction.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

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1. Number of Copies: Submit four (4) copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated.

Contracting Officer will return two (2) copies. Mark up and retain one returned copy as a Project Record Document.

B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Standard color charts.

e. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

f. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

g. Printed performance curves.

h. Operational range diagrams.

i. Mill reports.

j. Standard product operating and maintenance manuals.

k. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

l. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

m. Application of testing agency labels and seals.

n. Notation of coordination requirements.

C. Samples: Prepare physical units of materials or products, including the following:

1. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer's color charts consisting of units or sections of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available.

2. Samples for Verification: Submit full-size units or Samples of size indicated, prepared from the same material to be used for the Work, cured and finished in manner specified, and physically identical with the product proposed for use, and that show full range of color and texture variations expected. Samples include, but are not limited to, the following: partial sections of manufactured or fabricated components; small cuts or containers of materials;

complete units of repetitively used materials; swatches showing color, texture, and pattern;

color range sets; and components used for independent testing and inspection.

D. Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements.

E. Material Safety Data Sheets: Submit information directly to Contracting Officer.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW

A. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents. Sign submittal under a cover letter before submitting to Contracting Officer.

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B. Failure of the contractor to provide any required documents under the contract may result in withholding a retainage pursuant to the Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Clause, FAR 52.232-5.

3.02 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S ACTION

A. General: Contracting Officer will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

B. Contracting Officer will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return it. Contracting Officer will mark submittal appropriately to indicate action taken.

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SECTION 01 40 00

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance and quality control.

B. Testing and inspecting services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

1. Specific quality-control requirements for individual construction activities are specified in the Sections that specify those activities. Requirements in those Sections may also cover production of standard products.

2. Specified tests, inspections, and related actions do not limit Contractor's quality-control procedures that facilitate compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

3. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality-control services required by Contracting Officer are not limited by provisions of this Section.

C. Related Sections include the following:

1. See individual Specification Sections for specific test and inspection requirements.

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. Quality-Assurance Services: Activities, actions, and procedures performed before and during execution of the Work to guard against defects and deficiencies and ensure that proposed construction complies with requirements.

B. Quality-Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during and after execution of the Work to evaluate that completed construction complies with requirements.

C. Mockups: Full-size, physical example assemblies to illustrate finishes and materials. Mockups are used to verify selections made under Sample submittals, to demonstrate appearance and, where indicated, qualities of materials and execution, and to review construction, coordination, testing, or operation; they are not Samples.

D. Testing Agency: An entity engaged to perform specific tests, inspections, or both. Testing laboratory shall mean the same as testing agency.

1.04 DELEGATED DESIGN

A. Performance and Design Criteria: Where professional design services or certifications by a design professional are specifically required of Contractor by the Contract Documents, provide products and systems complying with specific performance and design criteria indicated.

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1. If criteria indicated are not sufficient to perform services or certification required, submit a written request for additional information to Contracting Officer.

1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For testing agencies specified in "Quality Assurance" Article to demonstrate their capabilities and experience. Include proof of qualifications in the form of a recent report on the inspection of the testing agency by a recognized authority.

B. Schedule of Tests and Inspections: Prepare in tabular form and include the following:

1. Specification Section number and title.

2. Description of test and inspection.

3. Identification of applicable standards.

4. Identification of test and inspection methods.

5. Number of tests and inspections required.

6. Time schedule or time span for tests and inspections.

7. Entity responsible for performing tests and inspections.

8. Requirements for obtaining samples.

9. Unique characteristics of each quality-control service.

C. Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports that include the following:

1. Date of issue.

2. Project title and number.

3. Name, address, and telephone number of testing agency.

4. Dates and locations of samples and tests or inspections.

5. Names of individuals making tests and inspections.

6. Description of the Work and test and inspection method.

7. Identification of product and Specification Section.

8. Complete test or inspection data.

9. Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results.

10. Ambient conditions at time of sample taking and testing and inspecting.

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11. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected Work complies with the Contract Document requirements.

12. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

13. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

D. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For Contracting Officer’s records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on performance of the Work.

1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Factory-Authorized Service Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative of manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to inspect installation of manufacturer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

B. Installer Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in installing, erecting, or assembling work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project, whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service performance.

C. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing products or systems similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance.

D. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally qualified to practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing engineering services of the kind indicated. Engineering services are defined as those performed for installations of the system, assembly, or product that is similar to those indicated for this Project in material, design, and extent.

E. Specialists: Certain sections of the Specifications require that specific construction activities shall be performed by entities who are recognized experts in those operations. Specialists shall satisfy qualification requirements indicated and shall be engaged for the activities indicated.

1. Requirement for specialists shall not supersede building codes and similar regulations governing the Work, nor interfere with local trade-union jurisdictional settlements and similar conventions.

F. Testing Agency Qualifications: An agency with the experience and capability to conduct testing and inspecting indicated, as documented by ASTM E 548, and that specializes in types of tests and inspections to be performed.

G. Mockups: Before installing portions of the Work requiring mockups, build mockups for each form of construction and finish required to comply with the following requirements, using materials indicated for the completed Work:

1. Build mockups in location and of size indicated or, if not indicated, as directed by

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2. Notify Contracting Officer (7) seven calendar days in advance of dates and times when mockups will be constructed.

3. Demonstrate the proposed range of aesthetic effects and workmanship.

4. Obtain Contracting Officer’s approval of mockups before starting work, fabrication, or construction.

5. Maintain mockups during construction in an undisturbed condition as a standard for judging the completed Work.

6. Demolish and remove mockups when directed, unless otherwise indicated.

H. Preconstruction Testing: Testing agency shall perform, preconstruction testing for compliance with specified requirements for performance and test methods.

1. Contractor responsibilities include the following:

a. Provide test specimens and assemblies representative of proposed materials and construction. Provide sizes and configurations of assemblies to adequately demonstrate capability of product to comply with performance requirements.

b. Submit specimens in a timely manner with sufficient time for testing and analyzing results to prevent delaying the Work.

c. Fabricate and install test assemblies using installers who will perform the same tasks for Project.

d. When testing is complete, remove assemblies; do not reuse materials on Project.

2. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Submit a certified written report of each test, inspection, and similar quality-assurance service to Contracting Officer, with copy to Contractor.

Interpret tests and inspections and state in, each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from the Contract Documents.

3. TEST SECTIONS: Before proceeding with the work, the Contractor shall demonstrate the processes and materials to be used a minimum of 24 hours prior to proceeding with the work to allow for resolution of any questions or clarifications. Test sections shall include the following:

a. Joint Cleaning and sealing. Include a minimum 50 ft length. All preparations and processes to be followed for the contract work must be demonstrated in the completion of the test section.

4. POSITIVE DRAINAGE: Any horizontal concrete surface included in this scope of work will be placed such that the surface will achieve positive drainage and water will, in accordance with existing drainage patterns, both freely flow onto the surface and will freely flow off and away from the surface to existing stormwater drainage systems and that no water shall be allowed to “pond” or collect on that surface due to the profile or grades of the surface itself or edging or joint filling treatments. Contractor shall completely remove and replace any work which does not conform to positive drainage requirements.

5. CONCRETE SURFACE DEFICIENCIES AND CORRECTIONS: Grinding or rubbing of the concrete surface once the concrete has been finished will not be allowed.

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6. EXTREME TEMPERATURE CONCRETE PLACEMENT PROCEDURES: Contractor shall submit a cold and hot weather concrete placement plan in accordance with ACI

7. Any finished concrete surface will not vary more than 1/4-inch when checked with the 10 foot straightedge at any time after the slab has set up and is cured. This will not override the positive drainage requirement.

1.07 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Contractor Responsibilities: Unless otherwise indicated, provide quality-control services specified and required by Contracting Officer.

1. Engage a qualified testing agency to perform these quality-control services.

2. Notify testing agencies at least 24 hours in advance of time when Work that requires testing or inspecting will be performed.

3. Where quality-control services are indicated as Contractor’s responsibility, submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each quality-control service.

4. Testing and inspecting requested by Contractor and not required by the Contract Documents are Contractor’s responsibility.

5. Submit additional copies of each written report directly to Contracting Officer, when they so direct.

B. Special Tests and Inspections: Contractor will engage a testing agency to conduct special tests and inspections required by Contracting Officer.

1. Testing agency will notify Contracting Officer promptly of irregularities and deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of its services.

2. Testing agency will submit a certified written report of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control service to Contracting Officer.

3. Testing agency will submit a final report of special tests and inspections at Substantial Completion, which includes a list of unresolved deficiencies.

4. Testing agency will interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from the Contract Documents.

5. Testing agency will retest and reinspect corrected work.

C. Retesting/Reinspecting: Regardless of whether original tests or inspections were Contractor’s responsibility, provide quality-control services, including retesting and reinspecting, for construction that revised or replaced Work that failed to comply with requirements established by the Contract Documents.

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D. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Cooperate with Contracting Officer and Contractor in performance of duties. Provide qualified personnel to perform required tests and inspections.

1. Notify Contracting Officer and Contractor promptly of irregularities or deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of its services.

2. Interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from requirements.

3. Submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control service through Contractor.

4. Do not release, revoke, alter, or increase requirements of the Contract Documents or approve or accept any portion of the Work.

5. Do not perform any duties of Contractor.

E. Associated Services: Cooperate with agencies performing required tests, inspections, and similar quality-control services, and provide reasonable auxiliary services as requested. Notify agency sufficiently in advance of operations to permit assignment of personnel. Provide the following:

1. Access to the Work.

2. Incidental labor and facilities necessary to facilitate tests and inspections.

3. Adequate quantities of representative samples of materials that require testing and inspecting. Assist agency in obtaining samples.

4. Facilities for storage and field-curing of test samples.

5. Delete first subparagraph below if not required or common practice in Project vicinity.

6. Delivery of samples to testing agencies.

7. Preliminary design mix proposed for use for material mixes that require control by testing agency.

8. Security and protection for samples and for testing and inspecting equipment at Project site.

F. Coordination: Coordinate sequence of activities to accommodate required quality-assurance and quality-control services with a minimum of delay and to avoid necessity of removing and replacing construction to accommodate testing and inspecting.

1. Schedule times for tests, inspections, obtaining samples, and similar activities.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 REPAIR AND PROTECTION

A. General: On completion of testing, inspecting, sample taking, and similar services, repair damaged construction and restore substrates and finishes.

1. Comply with the Contract Document requirements for Division 01 Section "Cutting and Patching."

B. Protect construction exposed by or for quality-control service activities.

C. Repair and protection are Contractor's responsibility, regardless of the assignment of responsibility for quality-control services.

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SECTION 01 41 00

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local environmental rules and regulations, including all Air Force and 911th AW programs and policies. Failure to comply shall result in the Contractor reimbursing the 911th AW for any fines, fees, or additional costs incurred by the 911th AW as a result of Contractor non-compliance.

B. The Contractor shall participate in the base Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) program whereby all

HAZMAT shall be approved by the Government prior to use and all HAZMAT use tracked.

C. The Contractor shall adhere to the Air Force requirement to use licensed pesticide applicators as per

Para. E4.1.5.2.3 of DODI 4150.7: “Contractor employees performing pest management work on a DoD installation shall be certified prior to the beginning of the contract under a State plan accepted in the State in which the work is performed.” All pesticides must be approved by the base Pest Manager prior to bringing material on base or applying. This includes pesticides that can be purchased over the counter by consumers. Pesticides include any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest including but not limited to insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and various other substances to control pests. Any pesticide usage and reporting must be in accordance with the Pittsburgh IAP ARS Integrated Pest Management Plan.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 34 00 SUBMITTALS.

1. Environmental Protection Program:

a. Within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed and prior to commencement of the work at the site, the Contractor shall submit in writing his detailed proposal for implementing requirements for environmental pollution controls specified herein.

B. Preconstruction Survey:

1. Prior to start of any onsite construction activities, the Contractor and the Contracting Officer shall make a joint condition survey, after which the Contractor shall prepare a brief report indicating on a layout plan the condition of the areas immediately adjacent to the site of the work and adjacent to his assigned storage area and access routes(s) as applicable.

2. Both the Contracting Officer and Contractor will sign this report upon mutual agreement as to its accuracy and completeness.

C. Waste Disposal Scheme:

1. The Contractor shall submit a description of his scheme for disposing of waste materials resulting from the work under this contract.

2. If any waste material is dumped in an unauthorized area, the Contractor shall remove the material and restore the area to the condition of the adjacent undisturbed areas.

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3. Where directed, contaminated ground shall be excavated, disposed of properly, and replaced with suitable fill material at the expense of the Contractor.

D. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSS) & HAZMAT Usage:

1. Prior to bringing any HAZMAT on base, submit for the Contracting Officer’s review and approval three (3) copies of the most current MSDSs for each HAZMAT to be used for performance of work under the contract. The Contractor shall note the contract number, project number, and project title on each MSDS.

2. In addition, provide the container size for each item (in units of weight / volume) and the quantities used for all HAZMAT. Provide the information on the attached HAZMAT Usage Log.

This information is required for the base HAZMAT program. Submit the HAZMAT Usage Log monthly, or at the completion of all project work, as determined by the Contracting Officer.

E. Location Of Contractor’s HAZMAT Storage:

1. Submit a drawing/sketch showing the location of areas designated for storage of HAZMAT for approval by the Contracting Officer.

a. The location on Government Property for the Contractor’s HAZMAT storage shall be on areas designated by the Contracting Officer.

2. Storage areas for HAZMAT shall comply with Paragraph 3.13, Hazardous Materials.

F. Pesticides (Including Herbicides)

1. Submit the Pesticide Application Business License to the Contracting Officer.

2. Submit the Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator license for all pesticide applicators to the

Contracting Officer.

3. Submit proposed pesticide MSDS, copy of the label, intended quantity, and location of application for project to the Contracting Officer. The base Pesticide Manager will review and provide recommendation for approval or disapproval to the Contracting Officer. Material must be approved before being brought on base or applied.

4. Submit the following information of pesticide used as soon as application is complete:

a. Names of all certified applicators

b. Contractor business name

c. Date of application

d. Duration of each task in hours

e. Building, facility, or location treated

f. Room number or specific location

g. Target pest (pest to be controlled)

h. Pesticide applied and EPA Registration Number

i. Quantity applied (undiluted)

j. MSDS and product labels for each material used

k. Reason for application

l. Total units treated (i.e. acres, cubic feet, each, linear feet, or square feet)

m. Describe if pesticide was applied indoors or outdoors

n. Business and applicator(s) certification numbers and expiration dates

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G. Solid Waste

1. Weight Receipts: As proof of proper disposal, the Contractor shall provide weight receipts for every load of recycled or disposed materials. Weights can be obtained through use of the installation truck scales located near building 320, certified weighing devices located at recycling and disposal facilities, or by using a commercial weigh station. The Contractor shall submit receipts to the Contracting Officer within ten (10) days of the transaction date. The weight receipts shall be completely legible and include the date of the transaction, type of material, and weight of the material in pounds/tons.

2. Construction and Demolition Debris Waste Management Report: The Contractor shall submit a

Construction and Demolition Debris Waste Management Report (sample enclosed at end of Section). The report shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer on a quarterly basis in hard-copy or electronic format. The Contractor shall use the weight receipts to generate the report.

1.03 PLAN FORMAT:

A. All plans required to be provided by the Contractor for approval by the Contracting Officer shall be simple, legible documents detailing the activities and operations the Contractor intends to perform under this contract, including drawings / sketches where applicable. Plans are not expected to be professionally produced manuscripts, but are expected to be free of numerical and grammatical errors.

B. Plans may be stapled or bound (e.g. 3-ring binder, folder, etc.). The project name and number shall be on the cover along with the name of the plan, as described in the submittal for which the plan is being provided.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL

A. The Contractor shall perform all work in a manner to minimize pollution of air, water, and land, and shall take proper action to control all pollutants produced as a result of their work.

B. Notification of Non-Compliance and Corrective Action: Upon receipt of notification of noncompliance from the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall immediately take corrective action as directed by the Contracting Officer. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. All costs associated with correction and suspension of work shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. No part of the time lost due to any such stop order shall be subject to a claim for extension of time or for excess costs of damages by the Contractor unless it was later determined that the Contractor was in compliance.

C. Subcontractors: The requirements of these specifications shall be included in any subcontract written under this contract. Compliance with the provisions of these specifications by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

D. Environmental Fines and Penalties: The Contractor shall be responsible for payment of fines and penalties assessed along with all associated costs as the result of regulatory enforcement actions which are attributable to the actions of the Contractor and all subcontractors.

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3.02 PROTECTION OF LAND AREAS

A. Except for work on sites, storage areas, or access routes specifically assigned for the use of the Contractor, the land areas outside the limits of permanent work performed under this contract shall be preserved in their present condition.

B. The Contracting Officer will assign storage-related areas and access routes required by the Contractor in the performance of the work.

C. The Contractor shall confine his construction activities to areas defined for work on the plans or specifically assigned for his use. No other areas on Government premises shall be used by the Contractor without written consent of the Contracting Officer.

3.03 PROTECTION OF WATER RESOURCES

A. The Contractor shall control the use of all HAZMAT (See Paragraph 3.13, Hazardous Materials, for definition and examples) on Government premises, and shall comply with applicable Federal, State, County and Municipal laws concerning storm water pollution prevention while performing work under this contract.

B. Special measures shall be taken to prevent any HAZMAT from entering public waters.

C. All storm water discharges from Contractor operations or activities will be in accordance with the base

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water permit, PAR806167, and the 911 Airlift Wing Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.

3.04 BURNING

A. No open burning of material or waste shall be performed on Government premises.

3.05 DUST CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall maintain all excavations, stockpiles, access roads, waste areas, and all other work areas free from excess dust to avoid causing a hazard or nuisance. Dust control shall be performed as the work proceeds and whenever a dust nuisance or hazard occurs. The Contracting Officer must approve all temporary methods of dust control. The roadways to and from the construction site shall be kept clear of any debris, mud, rock, and dirt that could be tracked or blown off site. The Contractor shall broom clean the area around the construction site daily.

3.06 EROSION CONTROL

A. Temporary erosion and sediment control measures shall be implemented and maintained until projects are completed and areas stabilized. Erosion and sediment control measures will be in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) Best Management Practices as outlined in the Pennsylvania Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual. The area of bare soil exposed at any one time by construction operations should be held to a minimum.

B. Erosion control measures and devices will be used to retard the rate of run-off from the construction site and to control run-off. The Contractor shall use measures and/or other suitable means as required and acceptable to the Contracting Officer and as dictated by the project specific Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.