17B0002_-_Attachment_1_-_Project_Manual_ULDF_15-0307.pdf

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PROJECT MANUAL

for

AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY

Rome, New York

Expand CCE Stockbridge

ULDF #15‐0307AE

May 27, 2016

Air Force Research Laboratory ULDF #15-0307

Expand CCE Stockbridge

TABLE OF CONTENTS - 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 SUMMARY

01 10 01 PROJECT PROVISIONS

01 22 00 UNIT PRICES

01 24 00 LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

01 60 00 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 13 MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLES

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 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 12 19 PAD-MOUNTED, LIQUID-FILLED, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

26 24 16 PANELBOARDS

26 27 26 WIRING DEVICES

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 28 PATHWAYS FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 10 00 SITE CLEARING

31 20 00 EARTH MOVING

DIVISION 34 –TRANSPORTATION

34 41 13 TRAFFIC SIGNS

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SUMMARY 01 10 00 - 1

SECTION 01 10 00

SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT

A. Project Name: Expand CCE. Stockbridge Site

B. Project Location: Air Force Research Laboratory, Stockbridge Site, Stockbridge, 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 construct additional pads and access roads and expand power/communication loop at Stockbridge 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 EXISTING ITEMS

A. There are no salvageable items to be returned to the Government.

1.4 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. Construction Operations: Limited to Project work area.

B. Utility Outages and Shutdown:

1. No shutdowns of existing utilities is anticipated to be required.

1.5 WORK BY GOVERNMENT

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

Government. Coordinate the work of this Contract with work performed by Government.

1.6 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.

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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.

6. The term “Owner” means in Government, Rome Research Site.

7. The term “Architect” means in Government’s designated Technical Representative.

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:

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

END OF SECTION

PROJECT PROVISIONS 01 10 01 - 1

SECTION 01 10 01

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 extensions of existing site access roads and power/communication system at the Stockbridge 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.

B. References herein to the “Rome Research Site” (RRS) refers to both Rome and Stockbridge Site locations as applicable.

1.4 PRINCIPAL FEATURES

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

1. Infrastructure upgrades consisting of power and communications infrastructure distribution to 7 locations.

2. 7 new pad locations typically consisting of 20 KVA power load and 20 Amp convenience outlet.

3. Roads which connect into the existing road system to each of the 7 new pad locations.

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.

1.5 UTILITIES

A. No utilities will be made available to the Contractor. Temporary water, electric and other services shall be provided by Contractor.

1.6 SANITARY FACILITIES

A. There are no existing sanitary facilities available.

1.7 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.

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1.8 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.

1.9 WORK CONDITIONS

A. The Contractor is required to protect persons and property throughout the progress of the work. The work site will be kept clear and usable in portions not under current construction.

1.10 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HAZMAT) MANAGEMENT

A. In accordance with IAW Far Clause 52.223-3, each offer or 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.

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.

1.11 WORKMANSHIP

A. All work to be performed under this Contract shall be under the supervision of workmen skilled in the trades involved.

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1.12 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.

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.

1.13 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.

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1.14 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.

1.15 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 (received by 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 driver’s 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.

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.

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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.

F. All personnel should be aware that the Rome Research Site is the property of the United States

Air Force. All personnel will follow all posted signage.

G. 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.

H. 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.

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

1.16 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.

1.17 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)

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

g. Corrective actions (taken or proposed)

h. Other pertinent information

1.18 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.

1.19 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.

trees to remain, roads and sidewalks, and underground utilities.

2. Contractor shall obtain from ARFL the location of all known underground utilities in each work area before starting work, and stake out to avoid damage.

B. Dust control:

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

1.20 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.

2. Excess topsoil and excavated material shall be stockpiled and/or graded as directed by the

Contracting Officer.

3. Excess topsoil and excavated material shall be placed in separate piles.

1.21 DISPOSAL OF REMOVED MATERIALS

A. General:

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

Officer shall be disposed of by the Contractor off the Stockbridge Site 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.

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4. All paved roads on site and public highways shall be kept clean, paver sweep daily when required.

1.22 SPECIAL CONDITIONS

A. Should any materials be encountered during construction which are suspected to contain hazardous materials or archeological sensitive material and are not indicated as such on the drawings, immediately stop work in that area and report the encountered condition to the

Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

1.23 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Traffic control:

1. Routes of ingress and egress on the grounds shall be over routes as directed by the

Contracting Officer.

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

1.24 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.

1.25 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.

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.

3. However, if inspectors are required to perform in excess of their normal 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.

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1.26 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.

1.27 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 Stockbridge Site.

4. Burning of waste material on Stockbridge Site 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.

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SECTION 01 22 00

UNIT PRICES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

A. Unit price is a price per unit of measurement for materials, equipment, or services, or a portion of the Work, added to or deducted from the Contract Sum by appropriate modification, if the scope of Work or estimated quantities of Work required by the Contract

Documents are increased or decreased.

1.2 PROCEDURES

A. Unit prices include all necessary material, plus cost for delivery, installation, insurance, applicable taxes, overhead, and profit.

B. Government reserves the right to reject Contractor's measurement of work-in-place that involves use of established unit prices and to have this work measured, at Government's expense, by an independent agency or acceptable to Contractor.

C. List of Unit Prices: A schedule of unit prices is included in Part 3.

D. Quantity Allowance: The bid amount for each portion of the work covered by unit prices is tabulated on the Contract Drawings, Sheet C-3.

E. Contract Adjustment: The Contract Amount shall be adjusted to the actual quantity of material delivered to and installed in the project, either as an additive or deductive amount using the unit prices.

F. Contractors shall provide to Contracting Officer’s Representative documentation on a weekly basis of the actual quantities provided per road length and a tabulation of job to date deviation from the bid amounts.

G. Any increase in provided quantities shall be improved in advance by the Contracting Officer, or

Government’s Representative prior to proceeding.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS-NOT USED

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF UNIT PRICES

A. Unit Price 1: Base Course:

1. Stone material per Specification Section 31 20 00 EARTHMOVING, Article 2.1.A

2. Unit of Measure: Per Cubic yard, converted from tons per product material test report.

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B. Unit Price 2: Subbase Course:

1. Stone material per Specification Section 31 20 00 EARTHMOVING, Article 2.1.B

2. Unit of Measure: Per Cubic yard, converted from tons per product material test report.

C. Unit Price 3: Geotextile

1. Reinforced separation geotextile fabric per Specification Section 31 20 00

EARTHMOVING, Article 2.2.A.

2. Unit of Measure: Per square yard.

D. Unit Price 4: Tree Stump Removal

1. Removal of tree stumps for trees per Specification Section 31 10 00, Site Clearing, Article

3.6.A.

2. Unit of Measurement: Per stump.

E. Unit Price 5: Road Signs

1. Per Specification Section 34 41 13, Traffic Signs and in Drawing C-9.

2. Unit of Measurement: Per sign.

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS 01 24 00 - 1

SECTION 01 24 00

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

DRAWING No. TITLE

CIVIL

C-1 COVER SHEET

C-2 GENERAL SITE NOTES AND SITE LEGEND

C-3 OVERALL SITE PLAN

C-4 PAD P2 & P4 ACCESS ROAD PLAN & PROFILE

C-5 PAD P9 & P17 ACCESS ROAD PROFILE & PLAN

C-6 PAD P23, P28 & P30A ACCESS ROAD PLAN & PROFILE

C-7 TOPOGRAPHY MAP

C-8 ROAD SECTIONS

C-9 PAD AND MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS

DRAWING No. TITLE

ELECTRICAL

E-1 SITE

E-2 SITE ENLARGEMENT POWER & COMMUNICATIONS PLAN

E-3 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-4 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-5 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-6 ELECTRICAL LOOP CONFIGURATION DIAGRAM

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SECTION 01 60 00

PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

A. Products: Items obtained for incorporating into the Work, whether purchased for Project or taken from previously purchased stock. The term "product" includes the terms "material,"

"equipment," "system," and terms of similar intent.

1. Named Products: Items identified by manufacturer's product name, including make or model number or other designation shown or listed in manufacturer's published product literature, that is current as of date of the Contract Documents.

2. New Products: Items that have not previously been incorporated into another project or facility. Products salvaged or recycled from other projects are not considered new products.

3. Comparable Product: Product that is demonstrated and approved through submittal process to have the indicated qualities related to type, function, dimension, in-service performance, physical properties, appearance, and other characteristics that equal or exceed those of specified product.

4. Substitutions: Changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those required by the Contract Documents.

a. Substitutions for Cause: Changes proposed by Contractor that are required due to changed Project conditions, such as unavailability of product, regulatory changes or unavailability of required warranty terms.

b. Substitutions for Convenience: Changes proposed by Contractor or Government that are not required in order to meet other Project requirements but may offer advantage to Contractor or Government.

B. Basis-of-Design Product Specification: A specification in which a specific manufacturer’s product is named and accompanied by the words “basis-of-design product” including make or model number or other designation. This designation is provided for the Contractor’s information. Significant qualities related to type, function, dimension, in-service performance, physical properties, appearance, and other characteristics are also provided in the Contract

Documents. The product has been named to inform the Contractor of the Product used by the

Government in developing details and coordinating various elements of the design. Basis-of-

Design products have properties which affect the way they work in a design. These properties are not always listed explicitly in the requirements. Examples of important properties that might not be listed include, exact dimensions, access points for maintenance, and attachment points. Other Products will be considered as equivalents subject to the requirements.

Incorporation of another product may require revision of details for installation or additional coordination, all of which is the responsibility of the Contractor.

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1.2 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Substitution Requests: Submit three copies of each request for consideration. Identify product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification Section number and title and Drawing numbers and titles.

1. Substitution Request Form: Submit substitution request on Contractor’s letterhead.

2. Documentation: Show compliance with requirements for substitutions and the following, as applicable:

a. Statement indicating why specified product or fabrication or installation cannot be provided, if applicable.

b. Coordination information, including a list of changes or modifications needed to other parts of the Work and to construction performed by Government and separate contractors, that will be necessary to accommodate proposed substitution.

c. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitution with those of the Work specified. Include annotated copy of applicable specification section.

Significant qualities may include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, sustainable design characteristics, warranties, and specific features and requirements indicated. Indicate deviations, if any, from the Work specified

d. Product Data, including drawings and descriptions of products and fabrication and installation procedures.

e. Samples, where applicable or requested.

f. Certificates and qualification data, where applicable or requested.

g. List of similar installations for completed projects with project names and addresses and names and addresses of architects and owners.

h. Material test reports from a qualified testing agency indicating and interpreting test results for compliance with requirements indicated.

i. Research reports evidencing compliance with building code in effect for Project, from New York State Building Code.

j. Detailed comparison of Contractor's construction schedule using proposed substitution with products specified for the Work, including effect on the overall

Contract Time. If specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within the Contract Time, include letter from manufacturer, on manufacturer's letterhead, stating date of receipt of purchase order, lack of availability, or delays in delivery.

k. Cost information, including a proposal of change, if any, in the Contract Sum.

l. Contractor's certification that proposed substitution complies with requirements in the Contract Documents except as indicated in substitution request, is compatible with related materials, and is appropriate for applications indicated.

m. Contractor's waiver of rights to additional payment or time that may subsequently become necessary because of failure of proposed substitution to produce indicated results.

3. Government's Action: If necessary, Government will request additional information or documentation for evaluation within seven days of receipt of a request for substitution.

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Government will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution within 15 days of receipt of request, or seven days of receipt of additional information or documentation, whichever is later.

a. Forms of Acceptance: Change Order, Construction Change Directive, or

Government's Supplemental Instructions for minor changes in the Work.

b. Use product specified if Government does not issue a decision on use of a proposed substitution within time allocated.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Compatibility of Options: If Contractor is given option of selecting between two or more products for use on Project, select product compatible with products previously selected.

1. Each contractor is responsible for providing products and construction methods compatible with products and construction methods of other contractors.

2. If a dispute arises between contractors over concurrently selectable but incompatible products, Government will determine which products shall be used.

B. Compatibility of Substitutions: Investigate and document compatibility of proposed substitution with related products and materials. Engage qualified testing agency to perform compatibility tests recommended by manufacturers.

C. Coordination of Substitutions: Modify or adjust affected work as necessary to integrate work of the approved substitutions.

1.4 PRODUCT WARRANTIES

A. Warranties specified in other Sections shall be in addition to, and run concurrent with, other warranties required by the Contract Documents. Manufacturer's disclaimers and limitations on product warranties do not relieve Contractor of obligations under requirements of the

Contract Documents.

1. Manufacturer's Warranty: Written warranty furnished by individual manufacturer for a particular product and specifically endorsed by manufacturer to Government.

2. Special Warranty: Written warranty required by the Contract Documents to provide specific rights for Government.

B. Special Warranties: Prepare a written document that contains appropriate terms and identification, ready for execution.

1. Manufacturer's Standard Form: Modified to include Project-specific information and properly executed.

2. Specified Form: When specified forms are included with the Specifications, prepare a written document using indicated form properly executed.

3. See other Sections for specific content requirements and particular requirements for submitting special warranties.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PRODUCT SELECTION PROCEDURES

A. General Product Requirements: Provide products that comply with the Contract Documents, are undamaged and, unless otherwise indicated, are new at time of installation.

1. Provide products complete with accessories, trim, finish, fasteners, and other items needed for a complete installation and indicated use and effect.

2. Standard Products: If available, and unless custom products or nonstandard options are specified, provide standard products of types that have been produced and used successfully in similar situations on other projects.

3. Government reserves the right to limit selection to products with warranties not in conflict with requirements of the Contract Documents.

4. Where products are accompanied by the term "as selected," Government will make selection.

5. Descriptive, performance, and reference standard requirements in the Specifications establish salient characteristics of products.

6. Or Equal: For products specified by name and accompanied by the term "or equal," or

"or approved equal," or "or approved," comply with requirements in "Comparable

Products" Article to obtain approval for use of an unnamed product.

B. Product Selection Procedures:

1. Products:

a. Nonrestricted List: Where Specifications include a list of names of both available manufacturers and products, provide one of the products listed, or an unnamed product, that complies with requirements. Comply with requirements in

"Comparable Products" Article for consideration of an unnamed product.

2. Manufacturers:

a. Nonrestricted List: Where Specifications include a list of available manufacturers, provide a product by one of the manufacturers listed, or a product by an unnamed manufacturer, that complies with requirements. Comply with requirements in "Comparable Products" Article for consideration of an unnamed manufacturer's product.

3. Basis-of-Design Product: Where Specifications name a product, or refer to a product indicated on Drawings, provide the specified or indicated product. Drawings and

Specifications indicate sizes, profiles, dimensions, and other characteristics that are based on the product named. Comply with requirements in "Comparable Products"

Article for consideration of an unnamed product.

C. Visual Matching Specification: Where Specifications require "match Government's sample", provide a product that complies with requirements and matches Government's sample.

Government's decision will be final on whether a proposed product matches.

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1. This includes specifications which require matching the appearance of existing material.

2. If no product available within specified category matches and complies with other specified requirements, comply with requirements in Section 012500 "Substitution

Procedures" for proposal of product.

D. Visual Selection Specification: Where Specifications include the phrase "as selected by

Government from manufacturer's full range" or similar phrase, select a product that complies with requirements. Government will select color, gloss, pattern, density, or texture from manufacturer's product line that includes both standard and premium items.

2.2 COMPARABLE PRODUCTS

A. Conditions for Consideration: Government will consider Contractor's request for comparable product when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Government may return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

1. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed product with those named in the Specifications. Significant qualities include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, and specific features and requirements indicated. This may be done by highlighting or circling information on manufacturers, published product data, or by a certification of compliance from the manufacturers.

2. Evidence that proposed product provides specified warranty.

3. List of similar installations for completed projects with project names and addresses and names and addresses of architects and owners, if requested.

4. Samples, if requested.

2.3 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Substitutions for Cause: Submit requests for substitution immediately upon discovery of need for change, but not later than 15 days prior to time required for preparation and review of related submittals.

1. Conditions: Government will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Government will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

a. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.

b. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

c. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule.

d. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of authorities having jurisdiction.

e. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.

f. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work.

g. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

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h. If requested substitution involves more than one contractor, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all contractors involved.

B. Substitutions for Convenience: Government will consider requests for substitution if received within 15 days after the Notice of Award. Requests received after that time may be considered or rejected at discretion of Government.

1. Conditions: Government will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Government will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

a. Requested substitution offers Government a substantial advantage in cost, time, energy conservation, or other considerations, after deducting additional responsibilities Government must assume. Government's additional responsibilities may include compensation to Government for redesign and evaluation services, increased cost of other construction by Government, and similar considerations.

b. Requested substitution does not require extensive revisions to the Contract

Documents.

c. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.

d. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

e. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule.

f. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of authorities having jurisdiction.

g. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.

h. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work.

i. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

j. If requested substitution involves more than one contractor, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all contractors involved.

2.4 EQUIVALENTS

A. Where, in these Specifications, certain kinds, types, brands, or manufacturers of materials are named, they shall be regarded as the required standard of quality. Where two or more are named, these are presumed to be equal, and the Contractor may select one of those items.

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B. If the Contractor desires to use any kind, type, brand, or manufacturer of material other than those named in the Specification, he shall indicate in writing, when requested, and prior to

Award of Contract what kind, type, brand, or manufacturer is included in the Base Bid for the specified items, and when requested, submit information describing in specific detail, wherein it differs from the quality and performance required by the base specifications, and such other information as may be required by the Government.

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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.

D. Testing Laboratory Qualifications.

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. Steel reinforcement and accessories.

4. Curing compounds.

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

1. Aggregates.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

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

Production Facilities."

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

C. 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.

D. 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."

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

F. 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.

2. Review concrete finishes and finishing, cold- and hot-weather concreting procedures, curing procedures, construction contraction and isolation joints, and joint-filler strips, semirigid joint fillers, steel reinforcement installation, concrete repair procedures, and concrete protection.

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.

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

B. Chamfer Strips: Wood, metal, PVC, or rubber strips, 3/4 by 3/4 inch.

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C. 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.

D. 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.

2.2 STEEL REINFORCEMENT

A. Reinforcing Bars: ASTM A 615, Grade 60, deformed.

2.3 REINFORCEMENT ACCESSORIES

A. Joint Dowel Bars: ASTM A 615, Grade 60, plain-steel bars, cut true to length with ends square and free of burrs.

B. Bar Supports: Bolsters, chairs, spacers, and other devices for spacing, supporting, and fastening reinforcing bars 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:

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.

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 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.

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

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

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

4. Plasticizing and Retarding Admixture: ASTM C 1017, Type II.

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. when dry.

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

D. Water: Potable.

E. Clear, Waterborne, Membrane-Forming Curing Compound: ASTM C 309, Type 1, Class B, nondissipating, certified by curing compound manufacturer to not interfere with bonding of floor covering.

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-N-Seal WB.

b. ChemMasters; Safe-Cure & Seal 20.

c. Conspec by Dayton Superior; Cure and Seal WB.

d. Dayton Superior Corporation; Safe Cure and Seal (J-18).

e. Euclid Chemical Company (The), an RPM company; Aqua Cure VOX;

Clearseal WB 150.

f. Meadows, W. R., Inc.; Vocomp-20.

2.7 CONCRETE MIXTURES, GENERAL

A. Prepare design mixtures for each type and strength of concrete, proportioned on the basis of laboratory trial mixture or field test data, or both, according to ACI 301.

1. Use a qualified independent testing agency for preparing and reporting proposed mixture designs based on laboratory trial mixtures.

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B. Cementitious Materials: Limit percentage, by weight, of cementitious materials other than portland cement in…