AFRL-14084-Final-Submission-Specifications-2014-09-12.pdf

BDA #14084

64 South Street

Auburn, New York 13021 Telephone: (315) 253-7301

Fax: (315) 253-7306 Email: bda@beardsley.com

PROJECT MANUAL

for

AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY

Rome, New York

Construct Shipping and Receiving Extension, Building B2

Project NR: ULDF #090005AE

September 12, 2014

Air Force Research Laboratory ULDF #090005AE

Construct Shipping and Receiving Extension, Building B2

TABLE OF CONTENTS - 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 01 00 PROJECT PROVISIONS

01 10 00 SUMMARY

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 83 04 HANDLING OF LEAD CONTAINING MATERIALS

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

05 31 00 STEEL DECKING

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 42 13 METAL WALL PANELS

07 53 00 ELASTOMERIC ROOF MEMBRANE

07 71 23 MANUFACTURED GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS

07 90 05 JOINT SEALERS

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 11 13 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 36 13 SECTIONAL DOORS

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 90 00 PAINTING AND COATING

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 13 13 LOADING DOCK BUMPERS

11 13 16 LOADING DOCK SEALS AND SHELTERS

11 13 19.13 LOADING DOCK LEVELERS

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 WET-PIPT FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM

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 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

25 05 53 INDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 28 16 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING

26 56 00 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 EARTH MOVING

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 12 16 ASPHALT PAVING

ATTACHMENT

LIMITED HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SCREENING REPORT DATED AUGUST 15, 2014

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SECTION 01 01 00

PROJECT PROVISIONS

1.1 SCOPE

A. The work covered under this Contract consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, devices, and materials and performing all work required to perform complete construction of new loading dock enclosure addition with sectional overhead doors, two loading docks and roof access platform at Building #2 at Rome Site in accordance with these technical specifications and applicable drawings.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall provide to the Government’s Representative at the end of the project a chemical inventory including products, quantities used, and material safety data sheets (MSDS).

1.3 REFERENCED CODES AND STANDARDS

A. Codes and Standards referred to in this specification shall be the latest adopted issue at the Date of Bid, unless otherwise specifically indicated.

1.4 LOCATION

A. The work area is designated as :

1) Building #2 on the Contract Drawings at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Research Site, within the City of Rome, New York.

1.5 PRINCIPAL FEATURES

A. The work to be performed includes the following principal features:

1. Construction of a new loading dock enclosure addition at the existing loading dock door at Building #2. The addition is steel framed with metal panel siding and elastomeric membrane roof.

2. Incidental electrical work including lighting and power to overhead doors and loading dock levelers.

3. Steel framed roof access platform.

B. The above description of work is for the purpose of general information only and is not intended to include and describe every feature of work or to define the scope of the work.

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1.6 UTILITIES

A. All reasonable quantities of electricity and water will be made available to the

Contractor without cost to the Contractor. The Contractor will be responsible for all connections of utilities from the existing supply points. The Government will identify service tie-in points. The Government will not be held responsible for interruptions of utility service and will not be liable for Contractor delays, damages, or increased costs occasioned by any such interruption of service.

1.7 SANITARY FACILITIES

A. There are existing sanitary facilities available.

1.8 FIRE PROTECTION

A. The Contractor shall perform all work in a fire-safe manner in accordance with fire prevention standards of the Rome Research Site. The Contractor shall have an approved fire extinguisher at the site at all times during working operations. HALON

AND C02 TYPE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE. The

Contractor will call the City of Rome Fire Department, 315-339-7784, before working with any flame or spark producing equipment such as tar buckets, grinders, or welders. The Contractor shall contact RIOC Contract Representative for approval of the contractor’s safety measures and to obtain a "Burn Permit" for this type of work.

1.9 POLLUTION CONTROL

A. The Contractor will perform all work consistent with the requirements of all Federal, State and Local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to pollution control.

1.10 WORK CONDITIONS

A. The Contractor is required to protect persons and property throughout the progress of the work. The work area will be kept clean of all debris at all times. All flammables and combustibles stored on-site must be kept in a designated storage area and an approved locker for flammables, both of which are approved by the Contracting Officer or his designated representative.

1.11 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HAZMAT) MANAGEMENT

A. In accordance with IAW Far Clause 52.223-3, each offeror must provide the

Contracting Officer with a list of proposed HAZMAT that it plans to use on Rome

Research Site during the performance of the Contract. In accordance with IAW

AFFARS Clause 5352.223-9003, contractors must obtain Air Force authorization prior to using HAZMAT on an Air Force installation, and must report usage data to RIOCV.

B. Contractors must submit to the Contracting Officer a chemical inventory and MSDS’s necessary to obtain HAZMAT usage authorization. The Contracting Officer will transmit the Contractor submittal to RIOCV for processing.

C. For each Contractor-identified HAZMAT that RIOCV determines does not meet the Air

Force definition of a HAZMAT, the requirements below do not apply. The HMMP team will notify the Contracting Officer that the Contractor has the authorization to bring and use that material on the installation without reporting usage.

D. For each Contractor-identified HAZMAT that meets the Air Force definition of a

HAZMAT, RIOCV will require the Contractor to submit for authorization an AF Form

3952.

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E. RIOCV ensures entry of the contractor supplied information into the standardized Air Force HAZMAT tracking system.

F. Contractor will report usage data on the HAZMAT used every 60 days. If the duration of the contract is less than 60 days, Contractor can report usage at the end of the contract.

G. If the Contractor needs to bring a material on the installation that was not included in the original HAZMAT listing, the Contractor must first notify the Contracting Officer and then obtain prior authorization if RIOCV team determines the material to be a

HAZMAT.

1.12 WORKMANSHIP

A. All work to be performed under this Contract shall be under the supervision of workmen skilled in the trades involved. Special qualifications for certain work are listed in the appropriate sections of this specification.

1.13 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. All items indicated in the Schedule of Material Submittals shall be submitted for approval:

1. Any other items required, per specifications, that cannot be visually verified shall be submitted for approval when requested by the Contracting Officer or the designated representative.

2. Submittals that may be required by this Contract, if submitted in printed matter, shall be made in four copies. One copy of the printed submittals will be returned to the Contractor.

3. The Contractor must submit for approval those items that deviate from the specifications. Submission will be on an AF Form 3000.

B. At the pre-construction conference, the Contractor, Contracting Officer’s Technical

Representative, and the Contract Administrator will review the submittal requirements.

The Contractor must be prepared to discuss the delivery dates for those submittals that are required, or for the items the Contractor plans to submit for approval. Once approved, the submission deadlines shall be incorporated into the Schedule of

Materials submittals.

C. The Contractor is reminded that any item(s) installed prior to the Contracting Officer's approval is completed is at risk of not being accepted. If any item does not meet the Contract requirements as determined by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor will be required to remove these items at his/her own expense.

D. Equipment submittals, unless otherwise specified, shall conform with the following:

1. Submittals shall be complete with the manufacturer's product description literature. SUBMITTALS WITH INSUFFICIENT LITERATURE WILL BE

DISAPPROVED.

2. Submittals shall include a complete listing of all associated parameters contained in the Technical Specifications and Drawings (materials, finishes, capacities, temperatures, pressures, electrical characteristics, etc.). THE CONTRACTING

OFFICER OR HIS/HER TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE WILL NOT TRANSFER

INFORMATION FROM THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS TO

THE SUBMITTALS. INCOMPLETE SUBMITTALS WILL BE DISAPPROVED.

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3. Submittals shall be clearly marked to differentiate between the applicable and extraneous portions. THE CONTRACTING OFFICER OR HIS/HER TECHNICAL

REPRESENTATIVE WILL NOT MARK THE SUBMITTALS. UNMARKED

SUBMITTALS WILL BE DISAPPROVED.

1.14 INTERRUPTION OF UTILITIES

A. No utility services shall be interrupted to make connections, to relocate, or for any purpose, without approval of the Contracting Officer.

B. Services shall not be interrupted until receipt of approval of the proposed hours and date from the Contracting Officer.

1.15 FIELD MEASUREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall verify all measurements and be responsible for dimensions, fitting and proper trimming of items directly connected with all work described in this Contract. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancy prior to starting the work.

1.16 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. The work to be done on this project is located in and around area’s that are under the scrutiny of the Department of Defense Police assigned to the RRS Information

Directorate. To gain access to the area(s) to examine the work to be done for job estimation purposes; arrangements must be made through the Contracting Office.

Contractor personnel will be escorted into the area(s) for the purpose of project estimation.

B. When it has been determined which Contractor will accomplish the project a Visit

Request from the company, preferably on Company letterhead, will be necessary prior to initial work commencement. The Visit Request letter needs to be signed by the

Company President or Director of Human Resources. The Visit Request will also be used as the Entry Authority List. The Contractor will supply the Visit Request to Security (AFRL/RIOF) through the Contracting Office. The Visit Request can be done via

RRS Visit Request Form, AFMC Form 97 (found on the AFRL web page, https://rlweb.rl.af.mil/security/) or a simple Company Letterhead letter identifying all personnel who will be employed during the work. The request will contain a full name to include a middle initial (Frank A. Dude), date of birth (14 Dec 1953), state of driver’s license issuance and place of birth (Austin, Texas). This information will be used to do a Local Files Check. This check will provide Drivers License Info, Wants & Warrants and

Protection Orders and will also provide information on Illegal Immigration and suspected terrorist affiliations. The Local Files Check will also be accomplished prior to work commencing. If the individual is not a US Citizen they will not be allowed within the complex or facilities. If, the individual is not a US Citizen but has a Green Card, Form I-551 or has the I-551 stamp on their passport, Security will need to see either one. There will be no foreign national workers allowed on the Rome Research Site.

C. Provide the Company’s phone number and a Project Leaders or Supervisor/Foremen cell-phone number is necessary for the Law Enforcement Desk Sergeant.

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D. All facilities are entered using a magnetic media entry badge. Any personnel such as Supervisor/Foremen or Project Leaders who may need building access for meetings etc, during contract period, can acquire a Local Contractor Entry Badge through the

Division/Branch with oversight of the work. This will be accomplished with the RRS

Form 110 (Unescorted Visitor Badge). The Security Visitation Office is located in the lobby of Bldg 3, West Wing. This badge will be worn at all times within the facility.

These badges will be returned to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative upon completion of the final inspection and Acceptance of Work. Any badges lost during the period of work will be reported to Security as soon as possible.

E. Access to the RRS Complex is controlled by a Main Gate on Brooks Rd, located just west of the Otis & Brooks intersection. Identification for the contractor to enter with a vehicle will be an access list supported by the electronic badge issued. All commercial vehicles entering the gate will be searched. One-time deliveries can be escorted from the gate to delivery point by project personnel.

F. All commercial vehicles are searched prior to entry into the RRS Complex. Vehicle operators will be aware of the vehicle search pull-off area prior to approaching the Main

Gate. A search of the vehicle will be conducted prior to its entry. All vehicles not needed for delivery of equipment or tools will be parked in the visitor parking area unless cleared through Security. There are No vehicles allowed within 25 meters (80 ft) of the

RRS facilities.

G. All personnel should be aware that the Rome Research Site are Property of the United

States Air Force. All personnel will follow all posted signage.

H. Contractor personnel will be notified by RRS Police of any emergencies which would require an evacuation or work stoppage, such as an increase in the Force Protection Condition.

I. Building/Room Keys: If the contractor needs access to area(s) that are locked (i.e.

mechanical rooms, janitor’s closet, etc.), a request for entry of at least 2 working days prior to the need for access will be submitted to AFRL/RIOC construction representative. The area(s) will be provided on a daily basis. The area(s) will be locked down at the end of the days work.

J. The 24 hour Desk Sgt. can be reached at (315) 330-2961.

1.17 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Materials shall be delivered to the work area in undamaged condition, stored in fully covered, well-ventilated areas, and protected from extreme changes in humidity and temperature.

B. The Contractor is responsible for securing materials in the storage area to protect from pilferage and vandalism.

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1.18 SAFETY

A. The Contractor shall:

1. Comply with all safety and health requirements necessary for the protection of personnel, facilities and equipment including, but not limited to all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, while performing this contract at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Rome

Research Site (RRS).

2. Maintain a written Safety Program, as required by OSHA and make said plan available for review by the government upon request by the contracting officer.

3. In the event of a mishap during the performance of this contract on AFRL RRS premise, notify the contracting officer in an expeditious manner. Notification shall include the following information:

a. Contract, Contract number, Name and Title of Person(s) Reporting

b. Date, Time and exact location of accident/incident

c. Brief Narrative of accident/incident (events leading to accident/incident)

d. Cause of accident/incident (if known)

e. Estimated cost of accident/incident (material and labor to replace/repair)

f. Nomenclature of equipment and personnel involved in accident/incident

g. Corrective Actions (taken or proposed)

h. Other pertinent information

1.19 PROPRIETARY EQUIPMENT

A. Reference to any equipment, material, article or patented process by trade name, mark or catalog number shall be regarded as establishing a standard of quality and shall not be construed as limiting competition. The Contractor may use any equipment, material article or process that is equal to that named as approved by the Contracting

Officer.

1.20 PROTECTION

A. Protection of existing work:

1. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to insure against damage to the existing work to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain the property of the

Government; i.e. light fixtures, trees, sidewalks, etc.

B. Dust control:

1. The amount of dust resulting from demolition shall be controlled to avoid creation of a nuisance in the surrounding areas.

C. Protection of personnel:

1. Where the safety of non-Contractor personnel is endangered in the area of removal work and new construction, barricades shall be used.

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1.21 REMOVED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. General:

1. All materials and equipment indicated to be removed as part of the work become the property of the Contractor for removal from the job site, unless otherwise shown on the drawings or specified.

1.22 DISPOSAL OF REMOVED MATERIALS

A. General:

1. Materials removed from the project which are designated as unusable by the

Government shall be disposed of by the Contractor off the Griffiss Business and

Technology Park in accordance with applicable regulations.

2. All debris to be removed from the work site shall be transported in canvas covered trucks with the canvas tied down to prevent loss of materials while in route to the disposal areas.

3. The Contractor shall police the truck routes continuously and all debris, which has dropped, shall be picked up immediately.

B. Materials for Contractor salvage:

1. This material shall be removed from Government property before completion of the

Contract.

2. Materials for salvage shall not be sold on the site.

1.23 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. Patch existing construction damaged due to removals. Patching, unless otherwise indicated, will be limited to areas where removals occurred and will match existing in material, color and finish.

B. Cap or otherwise terminate existing utility services to removed equipment on all utilities that are to remain active.

C. Protection: Protect in-place construction during cutting and patching to prevent damage. Provide protection from adverse weather conditions during cutting and patching operations.

D. Cutting: Cut in place construction by sawing, drilling, breaking, chipping, grinding, and similar operations; including excavation, using methods least likely to damage elements retained.

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E. Patching: Patch construction by filling, repairing, refinishing, closing up, and similar operations following performance of other work. Patch with durable seams that are as invisible as practicable. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other sections, where applicable.

1.24 SPECIAL CONDITIONS

A. Should any materials be encountered during construction which are suspected to contain hazardous materials and are not indicated as such on the drawings or Pre-

Demolition Hazardous Materials Survey, immediately stop work in that area and report the encountered condition to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

B. The contractor will notify the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative at least 10 working days prior to the completion of the demolition. This will allow for the work specified by others to be accomplished. The contractor will delay his work schedule as necessary for removal of all hazardous materials. The contractor may resume his work schedule after each of these tasks is completed.

1.25 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Provisions must be made to leave each entrance secured at the end of work each day.

B. Traffic control:

1. Routes of ingress and egress on the grounds and within existing buildings to the location of the work shall be over routes as directed by the Government.

2. Areas for parking vehicles belonging to the Contractor and his employees will be designated by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. Maintain the parking areas free of debris and obstructions.

1.26 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING

A. The Contractor may be paid for materials on site, however, they must appear on the

Contract Progress Schedule and be inventoried by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative prior to payment.

1.27 WORK SCHEDULE

A. Working hours for the Contractor will normally be between the hours of 0700 and 1600 hours (7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.), excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Federal holidays.

B. If the Contractor desires to work during periods other than above, additional government inspection forces may be required:

1. The Contractor must make his/her request to the Contracting Officer three (3) days in advance of his/her intention to work during other periods to allow assignment of additional inspection forces.

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2. If such force is reasonably available, the Contracting Officer may authorize the Contractor to perform work during periods other than normal duty hours/days.

However, if inspectors are required to perform in excess of their normal duty duty hours/days solely for the benefit of the Contractor, the actual cost of inspection at overtime rates will be charged to the Contractor. These adjustments to the Contract Price may be made periodically as directed by the Contracting

Officer.

1.28 REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. Maintain all temporary facilities and controls as long as needed for the safe and proper completion of the work.

B. Remove all such temporary facilities and controls as rapidly as progress of the work will permit or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.29 CLEAN-UP

A. Debris and rubbish control:

1. Remove all debris and rubbish daily from the site.

2. Remove debris and rubbish into a dumpster; then transport in a manner that will prevent spillage on streets or adjacent areas.

3. The Contractor shall make his/her own arrangements for dumping off the Griffiss

Business and Technology Park.

4. Burning of waste material on Griffiss Business and Technology Park is prohibited.

B. Regulations:

1. All disposal and hauling equipment and methods used shall comply with Federal, State, OSHA, and local regulations.

C. If the Contractor utilizes a collector box, it must be provided with a cover.

D. The Contractor shall protect and restore lawn areas and plant materials, where required, during the course of this Contract. Lawn areas shall be protected and restored to a condition equal to that prior to the start of work of this Contract.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01 10 00

SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT

A. Project Name: Construct Shipping and Receiving Extension, Building B2.

B. Project Location: Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome Research Site, Rome, NY.

C. Owner's Name: Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome Research Site, Rome, NY.

D. Architect/Engineer: Beardsley Design Associates, Architecture, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, D.P.C., 64 South Street, Auburn, NY 13021

E. The Project generally consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, devices, and materials and performing all work required to perform complete. Construction of new loading dock enclosure addition with sectional overhead doors and loading docks at

Rome Site in accordance with these technical specifications and applicable drawings

1.2 CONTRACT DESCRIPTION

A. Contract Type: A single prime contract based on a Stipulated Price.

1.3 WORK BY OWNER

A. General: Cooperate fully with Air Force Research Laboratory so work may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this contract or work by Owner. Coordinate the work of this Contract with work performed by Owner.

1.4 SPECIFICATION AND DRAWING CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations. These conventions are as follows:

1. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the

Specifications. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

2. Specification requirements are to be performed by Contractor unless specifically stated otherwise.

3. The term “Provide” means furnish and install complete, in place and ready for operation and use.

4. The term “Furnish” means supply and deliver to the Project Site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations.

5. The term “Install” means operations at the Project Site including the actual unloading, temporary storage, unpacking, assembly, erecting, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning, and similar operations.

B. Division 01 General Requirements: Requirements of Sections in Division 01 apply to the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

C. Drawing Coordination: Requirements for materials and products identified on Drawings are described in detail in the Specifications. One or more of the following are used on Drawings to identify materials and products:

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1. Terminology: Materials and products are identified by the typical generic terms used in the individual Specifications Sections.

2. Abbreviations: Materials and products are identified by abbreviations scheduled on Drawings or reasonably inferred.

3. Keynoting: Materials and products are identified by reference keynotes referencing Specification Section numbers found in this Project Manual.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 - EXECUTION - NOT USED

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SECTION 02 83 04

HANDLING OF LEAD CONTAINING MATERIALS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies the requirements for handling lead-containing materials or materials coated with lead-containing paint, including:

1. The detection and prevention of lead dust, paint chips, or debris contamination of lead dust control work area.

2. Protection of workers.

3. Post-work cleaning.

4. Predisposal testing.

5. Disposal of removed material.

1.2 INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE CONTRACTOR

A. The subject building is not considered a “child occupied facility” or “target housing” as defined by EPA/HUD.

B. An August 15, 2014 Limited Hazardous Materials Screening letter prepared by

Beardsley Architects + Engineers is provided at the end of this Specification.

1.3 REFERENCES

A. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) 6NYCRR:

1. Part 360 Solid Waste Management Facilities.

2. Part 364 Waste Transporter Permits.

3. Part 370 Hazardous Waste Management System-General.

4. Part 371 Identification and Listing of Hazardous Wastes.

5. Part 372 Hazardous Waste Manifest System and Related Standards for

Generators, Transporters and Facilities.

6. Part 373 Hazardous Waste Management Facilities.

B. New York State Department of Transportation (DOT): Follow all regulations of 49 CFR

Part 100 through 199.

C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

1. 29 CFR 1910-General Industry Standards

2. 29 CFR 1910.1025-Lead Standard for General Industry

3. 29 CFR 1926-Construction Industry Standards

4. 29 CFR 1926.62-Construction Industry Lead Standard

D. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):

1. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Section 3004 Hazardous and

Solid Waste Amendments.

2. Toxicity Characteristics Leaching Procedure EPA Method 1311.

3. 40 CFR Part 261-Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

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1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. Authorized Personnel: Government Representative, and all other personnel who are authorized officials of any regulating agency, be it State, Local, Federal or Private entity who possess legal authority for enforcement or inspection of the work.

B. Containment: The enclosure within the building which establishes a contaminated area and surrounds the location where lead handling is taking place and establishes a Lead Control Work Area.

D. Fixed Object: Mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, fire detection systems, alarms, and all other fixed equipment, furniture, fixtures or other items which cannot be removed from the work area.

E. HEPA: High Efficiency Particulate Absolute filtration efficiency of 99.97 percent down to

0.3 microns. Filtration provided on specialized vacuums and air filtration devices to trap particles.

F. Lead Based Paint (LBP): Paints or other surface coatings that contain lead equal to or greater than 1.0 milligrams per square centimeter or 0.5 percent of lead by weight.

G. Lead Containing Material: Materials coated with lead-containing paint.

H. Lead Dust Control Work Area: A cordoned off area with drop clothes or an enclosed area or structure with containment to prevent the spread of lead dust, paint chips, or debris from lead-containing paint disturbance operations.

I. PPE: Personal Protective Equipment.

1.5 ABBREVIATIONS

A. ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials

1916 Race Street Philadelphia, PA 19103

B. CFR: Code of Federal Regulations

Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402

C. DOT: Department of Transportation

Main Office, 50 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12232

D. NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Building J, N.E. Room 3007 Atlanta, Georgia 30333

E. OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

200 Constitution Avenue Washington, DC 20210

F. USEPA: United States Environmental Protection Agency

401 M Street SW Washington, DC 20460

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1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. Quality Control Submittals:

1. Workers handling lead-containing paints and their supervisors shall be experienced in this type of work. Submit a copy of documentation of completion of current valid lead awareness training.

2. Submit a copy of documentation for each worker of respirator fit testing results.

3. Submit one copy of the site specific work plan required under Quality Assurance

Article.

B. Contract Closeout Submittals:

1. Contractor’s certification that the work area has been cleaned and decontaminated in accordance with all applicable regulations.

2. Copies of waste shipment records and disposal site receipt showing that the lead-containing materials have been properly disposed.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with applicable codes and standards including those referenced in Section 1.3.

Where multiple requirements are specified, adhere to the more stringent requirements.

B. Before the Work of this Section is scheduled to commence, a conference will be held by the Government Representative at the Site with the contractor and the lead handling subcontractor (if any) for the purpose of reviewing the Contract Documents, discussing requirements for the Work, and reviewing the Work procedures.

C. Before the physical Work begins, prepare a detailed site specific lead-containing material handling work plan.

1. The work plan shall include, but not be limited to, the location and details of lead dust control work areas, containment, work procedures, types of equipment, crew size, and emergency procedures for fire and medical emergencies.

1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Cover and seal all fin-tube radiator covers, diffusers, duplex outlets, speakers, smoke and heat detectors, etc. Use temporary plasticized partitions as required.

1. Prevent lead containing dust from entering hard to clean areas within the dust containment area.

2. Items judged to be too difficult to protect may be disconnected, removed and replaced at contractor’s option.

1.9 HEALTH AND SAFETY

A. Where in the performance of the work, workers, supervisory personnel or sub-contractors may encounter, disturb, or otherwise function in the immediate vicinity of contaminated items and materials, all personnel shall take appropriate continuous measures as necessary to protect all adjacent building occupants/workers from the potential lead exposure.

1. Such measures shall include the procedures and methods described herein and shall be in compliance with all applicable regulations of Federal, State and Local agencies.

2. Workers not directly involved with the handling of lead-containing paints shall not be permitted within the work area.

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1.10 FIRE PROTECTION, EMERGENCY EGRESS, AND SECURITY

A. Establish a system for alerting workers of fire or other hazards that require escape routes, evacuation of the work area, and development of an assigned meeting place.

B. Provide a person on-site who is trained in First Aid and in the treatment of heat stress and hypothermia.

C. Provide chemical fire extinguishers on-site for emergencies.

1.11 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT

A. Workers must wear protective suits, protective gloves, eye protection and a minimum of half-face respirator with new HEPA filter cartridge for all projects. Respiratory protection shall be in accordance with OSHA regulation 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2.

B. Workers must be trained per OSHA, have medical clearance and must have recently received pulmonary function test (PFT) and respirator fit tested by a trained professional.

1. A personal air sampling program shall be in place as required by OSHA.

2. The use of respirators must also follow a complete respiratory protection program as specified by OSHA.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 RESPIRATORS

A. Type: Approved by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Department of

Labor, or the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Department of Health and Human Services.

2.2 VACUUM CLEANERS

A. Type: HEPA Vacuums equipped with new HEPA filters.

2.3 PLASTIC SHEETS

A. Type: Minimum 6 mil., clear, fire retardant polyethylene sheets.

B. Floor Protective Layer: Minimum 10 mil., reinforced polyethylene sheets.

2.4 DISPOSAL BAGS

A. Type: Minimum 6 mil thick, clear polyethylene bags with preprinted Caution Label.

Properly containerize/drum prior to disposal.

2.5 EQUIPMENT

A. Temporary lighting, heating, hot water heating units, ground fault interrupters, and all other equipment on site shall be UL listed and shall be safe, proper, and sufficient for the purpose intended.

B. All electrical equipment shall be in compliance with the National Electric Code, Article

305 - Temporary Wiring.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EMPLOYEE PROTECTION

A. Comply with all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Requirements.

3.3 LEAD-CONTAINING/COATED MATERIAL HANDLING, REMOVAL, AND DISPOSAL

A. Handle and dispose of lead-containing materials in accordance with OSHA 1926.62 and the approved lead-containing material work plan. Use procedures and equipment required to limit occupational and environmental exposure to lead when material containing or coated with lead containing paint is handled and disposed of in accordance with referenced standards.

B. Cut and altar existing materials as required to perform the work. Limit cutting to the smallest amount necessary. Core drill round holes and saw cut other openings where possible for removal work.

1. Remove paints as necessary prior to welding or cutting of existing structural steel to prevent vaporization of lead and/or creation of lead dust.

C. Provide all necessary dust barriers to prevent the spread of dust from the work area and prevent lead exposure to the public and environment.

D. The following work methods are prohibited on painted surfaces:

1. Dry hand tool cleaning

2. Power tools not equipped with shrouds and HEPA exhaust

3. Blast cleaning

4. High speed grinding

5. Welding

6. Torch cutting

3.4 CLEANING CRITERIA

A. Maintain surfaces of the lead control work area free of accumulations of paint chips and dust. Keep waste from being distributed over the work area. Do not dry sweep or use compressed air to clean up the area. At the end of each shift and when the lead material handling operations have been completed, clean the area of visible lead paint debris by vacuuming with a HEPA filtered vacuum cleaner, wet mopping the area and wet wiping the area. Re-clean areas showing dust or residual paint chips or debris. After visible dust, chips and debris are removed, wet wipe and HEPA vacuum all surfaces in the work area.

B. If adjacent areas become contaminated at any time during the work, clean, and visually inspect all contaminated areas. The project supervisor shall then certify in writing that the area has been cleaned of lead contamination before restarting work.

3.7 CERTIFICATION OF CLEANING

A. The Contractor shall document in writing that the work procedures performed conform to all standards set forth by all authorities having jurisdiction, mentioned in the references, and that there are no visible accumulations of material and dust containing lead left at the work site. Do not remove the lead control area or roped off boundary and warning signs prior to the Government Representative’s acknowledgement upon receipt of the Contractor certification.

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B. The Government shall have final determination of an acceptable clearance level.

3.8 PRE-DISPOSAL TESTING

A. Prior to disposal, test the removed materials for toxicity in accordance with EPA Method

1311, Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP).

1. Test results indicating a value greater than 5 ppm lead or 5 mg/L classifies the removed material as Hazardous Waste.

3.9 DISPOSAL OF LEAD-CONTAINING/COATED MATERIAL AND RELATED DEBRIS

A. Transport and dispose of lead-containing material classified as Hazardous Waste in accordance with the standards referenced in Part 1 of this Section.

B. Transport and dispose of lead-containing material classified as Non- Hazardous Waste in accordance with the standards referenced in Part 1 of this Section.

3.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove temporary decontamination facilities and restore area designated for these facilities to its original condition or better.

B. Where existing construction is damaged or contaminated during the course of performing this project, restore area to its original condition or better.

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SECTION 03 30 00

CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

A. Cementitious Materials: Portland cement alone or in combination with one or more of the following: blended hydraulic cement, fly ash and other pozzolans, ground granulated blast-furnace slag, and silica fume; subject to compliance with requirements.

1.2 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

B. Design Mixtures: For each concrete mixture. Submit alternate design mixtures when characteristics of materials, Project conditions, weather, test results, or other circumstances warrant adjustments.

C. Steel Reinforcement Shop Drawings: Placing drawings that detail fabrication, bending, and placement. Include bar sizes, lengths, material, grade, bar schedules, stirrup spacing, bent bar diagrams, bar arrangement, splices and laps, mechanical connections, tie spacing, hoop spacing, and supports for concrete reinforcement.

1.3 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For manufacturer and testing agency.

B. Material Certificates: For each of the following, signed by manufacturers:

1. Cementitious materials.

2. Admixtures.

3. Form materials and form-release agents.

4. Steel reinforcement and accessories.

5. Curing compounds.

6. Bonding agents.

7. Adhesives.

8. Semirigid joint filler.

9. Joint-filler strips.

10. Repair materials.

C. Material Test Reports: For the following, from a qualified testing agency, indicating compliance with requirements:

1. Aggregates.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: A qualified installer who employs on Project personnel qualified as ACI-certified Flatwork Technician and Finisher and a supervisor who is an ACI-certified Concrete Flatwork Technician.

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B. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing ready-mixed concrete products and that complies with ASTM C 94/C 94M requirements for production facilities and equipment.

1. Manufacturer certified according to NRMCA's "Certification of Ready Mixed

Concrete Production Facilities."

C. Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent agency, acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, qualified according to ASTM C 1077 and ASTM E 329 for testing indicated.

1. Personnel performing laboratory tests shall be ACI-certified Concrete Strength Testing Technician and Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician - Grade I.

Testing Agency laboratory supervisor shall be an ACI-certified Concrete

Laboratory Testing Technician - Grade II.

D. Source Limitations: Obtain each type or class of cementitious material of the same brand from the same manufacturer's plant, obtain aggregate from single source, and obtain admixtures from single source from single manufacturer.

E. ACI Publications: Comply with the following unless modified by requirements in the

Contract Documents:

1. ACI 301, "Specifications for Structural Concrete," Sections 1 through 5.

2. ACI 117, "Specifications for Tolerances for Concrete Construction and

Materials."

F. Concrete Testing Service: Engage a qualified independent testing agency to perform material evaluation tests and to design concrete mixtures.

G. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site .

1. Review concrete design mixture and examine procedures for ensuring quality of concrete materials. Require representatives of each entity directly concerned with cast-in-place concrete to attend, including the following:

a. Contractor's superintendent.

b. Independent testing agency responsible for concrete design mixtures.

c. Ready-mix concrete manufacturer.

d. Concrete subcontractor.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Steel Reinforcement: Deliver, store, and handle steel reinforcement to prevent bending and damage.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 FORM-FACING MATERIALS

A. Smooth-Formed Finished Concrete: Form-facing panels that will provide continuous, true, and smooth concrete surfaces. Furnish in largest practicable sizes to minimize number of joints.

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1. Plywood, metal, or other approved panel materials.

B. Rough-Formed Finished Concrete: Plywood, lumber, metal, or another approved material. Provide lumber dressed on at least two edges and one side for tight fit.

C. Chamfer Strips: Wood, metal, PVC, or rubber strips, 3/4 by 3/4 inch (19 by 19 mm), minimum.

D. Form-Release Agent: Commercially formulated form-release agent that will not bond with, stain, or adversely affect concrete surfaces and will not impair subsequent treatments of concrete surfaces.

1. Formulate form-release agent with rust inhibitor for steel form-facing materials.

E. Form Ties: Factory-fabricated, removable or snap-off metal or glass-fiber-reinforced plastic form ties designed to resist lateral pressure of fresh concrete on forms and to prevent spalling of concrete on removal.

1. Furnish units that will leave no corrodible metal closer than 1 inch (25 mm) to the plane of exposed concrete surface.

2. Furnish ties that, when removed, will leave holes no larger than 1 inch (25 mm) in diameter in concrete surface.

3. Furnish ties with integral water-barrier plates to walls indicated to receive dampproofing or waterproofing.

2.2 STEEL REINFORCEMENT

A. Recycled Content of Steel Products: Postconsumer recycled content plus one-half of preconsumer recycled content not less than 25 percent.

B. Reinforcing Bars: ASTM A 615/A 615M, Grade 60 (Grade 420), deformed.

C. Plain-Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement: ASTM A 185/A 185M, plain, fabricated from as-drawn steel wire into flat sheets.

2.3 REINFORCEMENT ACCESSORIES

A. Bar Supports: Bolsters, chairs, spacers, and other devices for spacing, supporting, and fastening reinforcing bars and welded wire reinforcement in place. Manufacture bar supports from steel wire, plastic, or precast concrete according to CRSI's "Manual of Standard Practice," of greater compressive strength than concrete and as follows:

1. For concrete surfaces exposed to view where legs of wire bar supports contact forms, use CRSI Class 1 plastic-protected steel wire or CRSI Class 2 stainless-steel bar supports.

2.4 CONCRETE MATERIALS

A. Cementitious Material: Use the following cementitious materials, of the same type, brand, and source, throughout Project:

1. Portland Cement: ASTM C 150, Type I/II.

a. Fly Ash: ASTM C 618, Class F .

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b. Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag: ASTM C 989, Grade 100 or 120.

B. Normal-Weight Aggregates: ASTM C 33, Class 3S coarse aggregate or better, graded.

Provide aggregates from a single source.

1. Maximum Coarse-Aggregate Size: 1 inch (25 mm) nominal.

2. Fine Aggregate: Free of materials with deleterious reactivity to alkali in cement.

C. Water: ASTM C 94/C 94M and potable.

2.5 ADMIXTURES

A. Air-Entraining Admixture: ASTM C 260.

B. Chemical Admixtures: Provide admixtures certified by manufacturer to be compatible with other admixtures and that will not contribute water-soluble chloride ions exceeding those permitted in hardened concrete. Do not use calcium chloride or admixtures containing calcium chloride.

1. Water-Reducing Admixture: ASTM C 494/C 494M, Type A.

2. Retarding Admixture: ASTM C 494/C 494M, Type B.

3. Water-Reducing and Retarding Admixture: ASTM C 494/C 494M, Type D.

4. High-Range, Water-Reducing Admixture: ASTM C 494/C 494M, Type F.

5. High-Range, Water-Reducing and Retarding Admixture: ASTM C 494/C 494M, Type G.

6. Plasticizing and Retarding Admixture: ASTM C 1017/C 1017M, Type II.

7. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Euclid Chemical Company (The), an RPM company; .

b. Grace Construction Products, W. R. Grace & Co.; DCI.

c. Sika Corporation; Sika CNI.

2.6 CURING MATERIALS

A. Evaporation Retarder: Waterborne, monomolecular film forming, manufactured for application to fresh concrete.

1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. BASF Construction Chemicals - Building Systems; Confilm.

b. ChemMasters; SprayFilm.

c. Conspec by Dayton Superior; Aquafilm.

d. Dayton Superior Corporation; Sure Film (J-74).

e. Euclid Chemical Company (The), an RPM company; Eucobar.

f. Meadows, W. R., Inc.; EVAPRE.

g. Sika Corporation; SikaFilm.

B. Absorptive Cover: AASHTO M 182, Class 2, burlap cloth made from jute or kenaf, weighing approximately 9 oz./sq. yd. (305 g/sq. m) when dry.

C. Moisture-Retaining Cover: ASTM C 171, polyethylene film or white burlap-polyethylene sheet.

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D. Water: Potable.

E. Clear, Waterborne, Membrane-Forming Curing and Sealing Compound:

ASTM C 1315, Type 1, Class A.

1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. BASF Construction Chemicals - Building Systems; Kure 1315.

b. ChemMasters; Polyseal WB.

c. Conspec by Dayton Superior; Sealcure 1315 WB.

d. Euclid Chemical Company (The), an RPM company; Super Diamond Clear VOX; LusterSeal WB 300.

e. Meadows, W. R., Inc.; Vocomp-30.

2.7 RELATED MATERIALS

A. Expansion- and Isolation-Joint-Filler Strips: ASTM D 1751, asphalt-saturated cellulosic fiber or ASTM D 1752, cork or self-expanding cork.

B. Semirigid Joint Filler: Two-component, semirigid, 100 percent solids, epoxy resin with a Type A shore durometer hardness of 80 per ASTM D 2240.

C. Bonding Agent: ASTM C 1059/C 1059M, Type II, non-redispersible, acrylic emulsion or styrene butadiene.

2.8 REPAIR MATERIALS

A. Repair Underlayment: Cement-based, polymer-modified, self-leveling product that can be applied in thicknesses from 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) and that can be feathered at edges to match adjacent floor elevations.

1. Cement Binder: ASTM C 150, portland cement or hydraulic or blended hydraulic cement as defined in ASTM C 219.

2. Primer: Product of underlayment manufacturer recommended for substrate, conditions, and application.

3. Aggregate: Well-graded, washed gravel, 1/8 to 1/4 inch (3.2 to 6 mm) or coarse sand as recommended by underlayment manufacturer.

4. Compressive Strength: Not…