Attch 1 B2- Construction Specifications.pdf

INSTALL STEAM BOILERS, B2

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

For

AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY

ROME RESEARCH SITE

ROME, NEW YORK 13441

PROJECT NUMBER: ULDF 220311AE

Prepared By

TOWNE ENGINEERING, P.C.

CONSULTING ENGINEERS

18 South Street Utica, New York 315.733.9000

August 12, 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION TITLE PAGES

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS TOC - 1

01 11 00 Summary of Work 3

01 14 00 Work Restrictions 6

01 30 00 Administrative Requirements 3

01 32 16 Project Schedule 3

01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 15

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 28

01 45 00 Quality Control 9

01 50 00 Temporary Facilities 10

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 28

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal 8

01 78 00 Closeout Submittals 8

01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data 13

02 41 00 Demolition and Deconstruction 13

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 30

07 84 00 Firestopping 7

08 11 13 Steel Doors and Frames 7

08 71 00 Door Hardware `10

09 90 00 Paints and Coatings 31

09 96 00 High-Performance Coatings 6

21 13 13 Wet Pipe Sprinkler Systems, Fire Protection 17

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 10

23 07 00 Thermal Insulation for Mechanical Systems 35

23 09 00 Instrumentation and Control for HVAC 34

23 09 93 Sequences of Operation for HVAC Control 8

23 11 20 Facility Gas Piping 16

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION TITLE PAGES

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS TOC - 2

23 30 00 HVAC Air Distribution 28

23 52 00 Heating Boilers 38

23 55 91 Identification 3

23 64 26 Chilled, Chilled-Hot, and Condenser Water Piping Systems 19

26 05 00.00 40 Common Work Results for Electrical 22

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 21

28 31 70 Interior Fire Alarm System, Addressable 23

AFRL, Install Steam Boilers, B2 Summary of Work Project # 220311AE Section 01 11 00 08/12/2024 Page 1 of 3

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF

WORK

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval and for information only.

When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.

Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Salvage Plan; G

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.2.1 Project Description

Project Title: Install Steam Boilers, B2.

Project Number: ULDF 220311AE

The work includes constructing a boiler room and installing 3 boilers and associated pumps, piping, fire protection and electrical systems and incidental related work, as indicated in the Construction Documents.

Green Procurement Requirements: The Contractor shall comply with the United States Environmental Protection Agency Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG).

The EPA's list of designated products grouped into 8 categories and the accompanying recycled-content recommendations listed below:

http://www.epa.gov/cpg/products.htm

1. Construction Products

2. Landscaping Products

3. Non-paper Office Products

4. Paper and Paper Products

5. Park and Recreation Products

6. Transportation Products

7. Vehicular Products

8. Miscellaneous Products

The contractor shall estimate the amount of recycled material that was used in the project and provide the estimate as an official submittal to Contracting. The contractor shall also provide certification in the form of a label on the product, or a statement verified by the vendor and attached to the proposal documents. Measurement of recovered material content should be made in accordance with standard industry practice. The certification on multi-component or multi-http://www.epa.gov/cpg/products.htm

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1.2.2 Location

The work is located at Rome Laboratory Site /Building 2 as indicated in these Construction Documents.

1.3 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

Building(s) and the surrounding site will be occupied during performance of work under this Contract. The Contractor’s primary points of contact, the Contracting Officer (CO), and the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), will post contractor notifications to occupants as required, in a prominent location in the work area, and at entrances to the building.

Before work is started, arrange with the CO and the COR a sequence of procedure, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment, and use of approaches, corridors, and stairways.

1.4 EXISTING CONDITIONS

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

a. Provide work indicated in the Construction Documents in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing conditions which remain.

b. Repair or replace portions of existing conditions which have been damaged or altered during construction operations, to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer (CO).

1.5 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

Obtain digging permits prior to start of excavation and comply with Installation requirements for locating and marking underground utilities.

Contact local utility locating service a minimum of 48 hours prior to excavating, to mark utilities, and within sufficient time required if work occurs on a Monday or after a Holiday. Verify existing utility locations indicated on contract drawings, within area of work.

Identify and mark all other utilities not managed and located by the local utility companies. Scan the construction site with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), electromagnetic, or sonic equipment, and mark the surface of the ground, deck, or paved surface where existing underground utilities are discovered.

Verify the elevations of existing piping, utilities, and any type of underground or encased obstruction not indicated, or specified to be removed, that is indicated or discovered during scanning, in locations to be traversed by piping, ducts, and other work to be conducted or installed.

Verify elevations before installing proposed work closer than nearest manhole or other structure at which an adjustment in grade can be made.

1.5.1 Notification Prior to Excavation

Notify the CO and COR at least 48 hours prior to starting excavation work.

1.6 SALVAGE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

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Items designated by the Construction Documents to be salvaged (and turned over to the Government) remain the property of the Government. Segregate, itemize, deliver, and off-load the salvaged property at the Government designated storage area.

Provide a salvage plan, listing material and equipment to be salvaged, and their storage location.

Maintain property control records for material or equipment designated as salvage. Use a system of property control that is approved by the Contracting Officer. Store and protect salvaged materials and equipment until disposition by the Contracting Officer.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 14 00

WORK RESTRICTIONS

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1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of these specifications to the extent referenced and incorporated by reference.

AIR-CONDITIONING, HEATING AND REFRIGERATION INSTITUTE (AHRI)

ANSI/AHRI 210/240 (2008; Add 1 2011; Add 2 2012) Performance

Rating of Unitary Air-Conditioning & Air-Source Heat Pump Equipment

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (ASCE)

ASCE 7-16 (2017; Errata 2018; Supp 1 2018) Minimum Design

Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures

INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL (ICC)(All Sections)

̀ ICC IBC (Latest) International Building Code and associated family of Codes (IEBC, IECC, IFC, IMC, IPC) - as well as all the codes and standards incorporated by reference

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)(All Sections)

NFPA 70 (2019; TIA 19-1; TIA 19-2; TIA 19-3; TIA

19-4; ERTA 1 2019) National Electrical Code

NFPA 90A (2018) Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems

NFPA 101 (2018; TIA 18-1; TIA 18-2; TIA 18-3) Life Safety Code

NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING AND EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE CENTER

(NAVFAC EXWC)

NFESC UG-2029-ENV (1998) Cross-Connection Control and

Backflow Prevention Program Implementation at Shore Facilities, User's Guide

U.S. Code (USC)

8 USC 1101 Definitions

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10 USC 6011 Navy Regulations

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)(All Sections)

UFC 3-301-01 (2019) Structural Engineering

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)

24 CFR 3280 (2019) Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards

1.2 SUBMITTALS

List of Contact Personnel; G

1.3 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES

1.3.1 Activity Regulations

Ensure that Contractor personnel employed on the Activity become familiar with and obey Activity regulations including safety, fire, traffic and security regulations. Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. Wear hard hats in designated areas. Do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry. Mark Contractor equipment for identification.

1.3.1.1 Subcontractors and Personnel Contacts

Provide a complete list of contact personnel of the Contractor and subcontractors including addresses and telephone numbers for use in the event of an emergency. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct, and change the information contained in previous lists.

1.3.1.2 No Smoking Policy

Smoking is prohibited within and outside of all buildings on installation, except in designated smoking areas. This applies to existing buildings, buildings under construction and buildings under renovation. Discarding tobacco materials other than into designated tobacco receptacles is considered littering and is subject to fines. The Contracting Officer will identify designated smoking areas.

1.3.2 Working Hours

Regular working hours are between 0700 / 7 a.m. and 1600 / 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Government holidays. The government may restrict access to work sites to these hours and days, except where alternative arrangements are made.

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Legal Holidays: The AFRL recognizes the following legal holidays:

New Year's Day 1 January Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January President's Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth Day 19 June Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veteran's Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

1.3.3 Work Outside Regular Hours

Work outside regular working hours requires Contracting Officer approval. Make application / request 14 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government for inspecting the work in progress - or that the proposed work will cover, giving the specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title.

Based on the justification provided, the Contracting Officer may approve work outside regular hours. During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work must be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer.

Make utility shutdowns and cutovers after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays unless directed otherwise.

1.3.4 Occupied Building[s]

The Contractor shall be working in and around existing buildings which are occupied. Do not enter the building[s] without prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

The existing buildings and their contents must be kept secure at all times. Provide temporary closures as required to maintain security as directed by the Contracting Officer.

Provide dust covers or protective enclosures to protect existing conditions and Government material that are to remain in the work area during the construction period.

When indicated in the Construction Documents, relocate movable furniture and equipment out from the work area, protect the furniture, and replace the furniture as indicated, upon completion of the work.

Leave attached equipment in place, and protect against damage, or temporarily disconnect, relocate, protect, and reinstall at the completion of the work, with prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

The Government will remove and relocate Government property in the work areas as indicated in the Construction Documents.

1.3.5 Utility Cutovers and Interruptions

a. Make utility cutovers and interruptions after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays. Conform to procedures required in paragraph WORK OUTSIDE

REGULAR HOURS.

b. Ensure that new utility lines are complete, except for the connection, before interrupting

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c. Interruption to water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, sprinklers, telephone service, electric service, air conditioning, heating, fire alarm, compressed air, and natural gas, are considered utility cutovers pursuant to the paragraph WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS.

Submit written request to the CO and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) fourteen

(14) days prior to all utility cutovers and interruptions. The request shall give the following information: Location of shut-off, Services and areas affected, Hour, date, and duration of shut-off.

Submit a written method of procedure to the CO and COR for approval. Do not proceed:

Services shall not be interrupted until receipt of approval of the proposed hours and date from the CO and COR. If utility services are damaged by the contractor, the contractor shall restore them within 24 hours. Execute all work in a thoughtful, organized, expeditious fashion to minimize downtime.

Provide piping connections with public and/or site utilities providers (water supply, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, steam, steam condensate, heating hot water, chilled water, condenser water, heat pump loop water, natural gas, propane gas, fuel oil, and air distribution connections) in accordance with the sizes and locations shown in the construction documents, in strict compliance with the rules and regulations set forth by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and the utility provider, complete with test and final connections, with provisions for shut-off, isolation, and adapters as required.

Disruptions to life safety systems (fire alarm/fire suppression systems) shall be restored to functional status at the end of each workday. For an exemption to the requirements of this paragraph, submit a written request to the CO and COR for approval.

AFRL will pay all public utility charges related to permanent service.

d. Operation of Station Utilities: The Contractor must not operate nor disturb the setting of control devices in the station utilities system, including water, sewer, HVAC, electrical, and steam services. The Government will operate the control devices as required for normal conduct of the work. The Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer giving reasonable advance notice when such operation is required.

1.4 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Contract Clause FAR 52.204-2 Security Requirements and Alternate II and the following apply:

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

Required forms will be forwarded requesting the needed information for site access.

AFRL/RI visitors must request access to our facility via the link below:

https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/.

Once all screens on the site are completed, a QR code will generate. This QR code should then be sent via email to the facility sponsor / Contracting Officer and will also need to be printed out to have the day of visit. Once the email is sent to the sponsor / Contracting Officer they will do what is needed.

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If you have multiple individuals needing access for the same event / reason they must all complete the request via the link and one email can be sent with all individuals names and QR code generated for them.

On the Day of the visit:

Visitors need to report to the Visitor Control Center (VCC) located just outside the fence, next to the new Installation Access Control Point (IACP) – request a map / diagram from your sponsor.

Visitors will present a Driver's License / ID and their QR Code confirmation page to the VCC representative.

Visitors will be provided the appropriate credential / badge and be directed to their Sponsor's entry facility.

RI Sponsors will meet their Visitors at the Building 3 Main Lobby.

Long duration work badges will be accomplished latter after initial access.

The following is the guidance on how Non-CAC visitors will receive their DBIDS card.

Step 1: Sponsors will refer their visitors to https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil to pre-register their information.

Step 2: Once complete visitors will email the QR code and 6 digit code to their sponsor.

Step 3: The Sponsor will notify the Visitor Center via digitally signed email at AFRL/RIOFSP VCC, afrl.riofsp.vcc@us.af.mil - with the following:

- Names of visitors

- QR code

- Six digit code

- Date of visit

- Length of visit

- Is facility access needed? Simply indicate, Yes/No for Facility access.

Step 4: The VCC will notify the sponsors receipt of their visitor information.

The Visitor Center is located at

Building 103:

304 Brooks Road Rome, NY 13442.

The hours of operation are: 0700-1530

Visitors who are granted access will get one of the following:

-DBIDS Paper Pass: Visit is 7 days or less.

-DBIDS Card (Non-Proximity): Visit is more than 7 days (no facility access).

-DBIDS Proximity Card: Visit is more than 7 days and requires facility access.

We ask that all visit request information be sent to the Visitor Center five days in advance. If a sponsor has five or more visitors needing entry we will need this information 10 days in advance.

mailto:afrl.riofsp.vcc@us.af.mil

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SECTION 01 30 00

ADMINISTRATIVE

REQUIREMENTS

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The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

15 CFR 772 Definition of Terms

15 CFR 773 Special Licensing Procedures

1.2 SUBMITTALS

designation are for information only.

View Location Map; G

Progress and Completion Pictures; G

1.3 VIEW LOCATION MAP

Submit, prior to or with the first digital photograph submittals, a sketch or drawing (key plan) indicating the required photographic locations. Update as required if the locations are moved.

1.4 PROGRESS AND COMPLETION PICTURES

Photographically document existing conditions prior to start of construction operations. Submit monthly, and within one month of the completion of work, digital photographs, in JPEG file format showing the sequence and progress of work.

Take a minimum of 20 digital photographs each week throughout the entire project, from a minimum of ten views, from points agreed to by the Contractor, the Contracting Officer and the

COR.

Submit with the monthly invoice, digital photographs, on a compact disc (CD) or data versatile disc (DVD), cumulative of all photos to date. Indicate photographs demonstrating environmental procedures. Review with The Government the possibility of digital transfer rather than disc submission. Note: jump drives and data sticks are not allowed.

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Provide photographs for each month in a separate monthly directory and name each file to indicate its location on the view location sketch. Also provide the view location sketch file in each submission. Include a date designator in file names. Cross reference submittals in the appropriate daily report. Photographs provided are for unrestricted use by the Government.

1.5 MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Provide the minimum insurance coverage required by FAR 28.307-2 Liability, during the entire period of performance under this contract. Provide other insurance coverage as required by the Contracting Officer and State law.

1.6 SUPERVISION

1.6.1 Minimum Communication Requirements

Have at least one qualified superintendent, or competent alternate, capable of reading, writing, and conversing fluently in the English language, on the job-site at all times during the performance of contract work. In addition, if a Quality Control (QC) representative is required on the contract, then that individual must also have fluent English communication skills.

1.6.2 Superintendent Qualifications

The project superintendent must have a minimum of 10 years experience in construction with at least 5 of those years as a superintendent on projects similar in size and complexity to this one.

The individual must be familiar with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 and have experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance. The individual must be capable of interpreting a critical path schedule and construction documents. The qualification requirements for the alternate superintendent are the same as for the project superintendent. The Contracting Officer may request proof of the superintendent's qualifications at any point in the project.

For projects where the superintendent is permitted to also serve as the Quality Control (QC) Manager as established in Section 01 45 00.00 QUALITY CONTROL, the superintendent must have qualifications in accordance with that section.

1.6.2.1 Duties

The project superintendent is primarily responsible for managing and coordinating - day-to-day activities, access, production, behavior, and schedule adherence of all construction personnel (prime and subs) on the project. The superintendent is required to attend Project Meetings, partnering meetings, and quality control meetings. The superintendent or qualified alternative must be on-site at all times during the performance of this contract until the work is completed and accepted.

1.6.3 Non-Compliance Actions

The Project Superintendent is subject to removal by the Contracting Officer for non-compliance with requirements specified in the contract and for failure to manage the project, and sub-contractors, to insure timely completion. Furthermore, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to such stop orders is acceptable as the subject of claim for extension of time for excess costs or damages by the Contractor.

1.7 PRECONSTRUCTION

After award of the contract but prior to commencement of any work at the site, meet with the

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Contracting Officer and their designated persons to discuss and develop a mutual understanding and expectations relative to the administration of the construction, discovered conditions, RFI's, value engineering, safety program, preparation of the schedule of values, shop drawings and other submittals, scheduling programming, execution of the work, and clear expectations of the "Interim DD Form 1354" Submittal. Major subcontractors who will be engaged in the work must also attend.

1.8 PARTNERING

To most effectively accomplish this contract, the Government requires the formation of a cohesive partnership within the Project Team whose members are from the Government, and the Contractor and their Subcontractors. Key personnel from the Supported Command, the End User (who will occupy the facility), the Government Design and Construction team and Subject Matter Experts, the Installation, the Contractor and Subcontractors, and the Designer of Record will be invited to participate in the Partnering process. The Partnership will draw on the strengths of each attendee in an effort to achieve successful project completion, without safety mishaps, that conforms to the Contract, and stays within budget, and on schedule. The Contracting Officer will provide Information on the Partnering Process and a list of key and optional personnel who should attend the Partnering meeting.

1.8.1 Partnering Sessions

The Contracting Officer will organize the Partnering Sessions with key personnel of the project team, including Contractor personnel and Government personnel.

The Initial Partnering session will be a part of the Pre-Construction Meeting. Partnering sessions will be held at a location agreed to by the Contracting Officer and the Contractor (typically a conference room provided by the Government). The Initial Partnering Session may be conducted and facilitated using electronic media (a video and accompanying forms) provided by the Contracting Officer. This activity may be conducted by the same persons and at the same intervals as the regularly scheduled project meetings.

1.9 ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL) ADDRESS

Establish and maintain electronic mail (e-mail) capability along with the capability to open various electronic attachments as text files, pdf files, and other similar formats. Within 10 days after contract award, provide the Contracting Officer a single (only one) e-mail address for electronic communications from the Contracting Officer related to this contract including, but not limited to contract documents, invoice information, request for proposals, and other correspondence. The Contracting Officer may also use email to notify the Contractor of base access conditions when emergency conditions warrant, such as weather, hurricanes, or physical threats. Multiple email addresses are not allowed.

It is the Contractor's responsibility to make timely distribution of all correspondence within its own organization including sub-contractors and field office(s). Promptly notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of any changes to this email address.

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PROJECT SCHEDULE

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1.1 SUBMITTALS

designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval or for information only.

Baseline Construction Schedule; G

SD-07 Certificates

Monthly Updates

1.2 PRE-CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE REQUIREMENT

Prior to the start of work, prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer a Baseline Construction Schedule in the form of a Bar Chart Schedule in accordance with the terms in Contract Clause FAR 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts, except as modified in this contract. The approval of a Baseline Construction Schedule is a condition precedent to:

a. The Contractor starting demolition work or construction stage(s) of the contract.

b. Processing Contractor's invoice(s) for construction activities/items of work.

c. Review of any schedule updates.

Submittal of the Baseline Construction Schedule, and subsequent schedule updates, is understood to be the Contractor's certification that the submitted schedule meets the requirements of the Contract Documents, represents the Contractor's plan on how the work will be accomplished, and accurately reflects the work that has been accomplished and how it was sequenced (as-built logic).

1.3 SCHEDULE FORMAT

1.3.1 Bar Chart Schedule

The Bar Chart must, as a minimum, show work activities, submittals, Government review periods, material/equipment delivery, utility outages, on-site construction, inspection, testing, and closeout activities.

The Bar Chart must be time scaled and generated using an electronic spreadsheet program.

(Microsoft Project - or equal).

1.3.2 Schedule Submittals and Procedures

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Submit Schedules and updates electronically, in the format as acceptable to the Contracting Officer and the COR.

1.4 SCHEDULE MONTHLY UPDATES

Update the Construction Schedule at monthly intervals or when the schedule has been impacted and requires revision. Keep the schedule updated and current, reflecting actual activity progress and plan for completing the remaining work. Submit copies of purchase orders and confirmation of delivery dates as directed by the Contracting Officer.

a. Narrative Report: Identify and justify the following:

(1) Progress made in each area of the project.

(2) Longest Path: Include printed copy on 11 by 17-inch paper, landscape setting;

(discuss electronic submission prior to progress meetings)

(3) Date/time constraint(s), other than those required by the contract.

(4) Listing of changes made between the previous schedule and current updated schedule including added or removed activities, original and remaining durations for activities that have not started, logic (sequence, constraint, lag/lead), milestones, planned sequence of operations, longest path, calendars or calendar assignments, and cost loading.

(5) Any decrease in previously reported activity Earned Amount.

(6) Pending items and status thereof, including permits, changes orders, and time extensions.

(7) Status of Contract Completion Date and interim milestones.

(8) Current and anticipated delays (describe cause of delay and corrective actions(s) and mitigation measures to minimize);

(9) Description of current and future schedule problem areas.

For each entry in the narrative report, cite the respective Activity ID and Activity Name, the date and reason for the change, and description of the change.

1.5 3-WEEK LOOK AHEAD SCHEDULE

Prepare and electronically submit a 3-Week Look Ahead schedule to provide a more detailed day-to-day plan of upcoming work identified on the Construction Schedule. Key the work plans to activity numbers when a NAS is required and update each week to show the planned work for the current and following two-week period. Additionally, include upcoming outages, closures, preparatory meetings, and initial meetings.

Identify critical path activities on the Three-Week Look Ahead Schedule. The detail work plans are to be bar chart type schedules, maintained separately from the Construction Schedule.

Activities must not exceed 5 working days in duration and have sufficient level of detail to assign crews, tools and equipment required to complete the work.

Submit electronic file of the 3-Week Look Ahead Schedule to the Contracting Officer no later than 8 a.m. each Monday, and review during the weekly CQC Coordination or Production Meeting.

1.6 CORRESPONDENCE AND TEST REPORTS:

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Correspondence (e.g., letters, Requests for Information (RFIs), e-mails, meeting minute items, Production and QC Daily Reports, material delivery tickets, photographs) must reference Schedule Activities that are being addressed. Test reports (e.g., concrete, soil compaction, weld, pressure) must reference Schedule Activities that are being addressed.

1.7 ADDITIONAL SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

Any references to additional scheduling requirements, including systems to be inspected, tested and commissioned, that are located throughout the remainder of the Contract Documents, are subject to all requirements of this section.

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SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES

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1.1 SUMMARY

1.1.1 Submittal Information

The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections. Each submittal is to be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements.

Units of weights and measures used on all submittals are to be the same as those used in the contract drawings.

1.1.2 Project Type

The Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) System Manager(s) are to check and approve all items before submittal - and stamp, sign, and date indicating action taken.

Proposed deviations from the contract requirements are to be clearly identified.

1.1.3 Submission of Submittals

Schedule and provide submittals requiring Government approval before acquiring the material or equipment covered thereby. Pick up and dispose of samples not incorporated into the work in accordance with manufacturer's Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and in compliance with existing laws and regulations.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Submittal Descriptions (SD)

Submittal requirements are specified in the technical sections. Examples and descriptions of submittals identified by the Submittal Description (SD) numbers and titles follow:

Submittals that are required prior to or commencing with the start of work on site.

Preconstruction Submittals include schedules and a tabular list of locations, features, and other pertinent information regarding products, materials, equipment, or components to be used in the work.

Certificates Of Insurance

Surety Bonds

List Of Proposed Subcontractors

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List Of Proposed Products

Initial Project Schedule

Submittal Register

Schedule Of Prices Or Earned Value Report

Accident Prevention Plan

Health And Safety Plan

Work Plan

Quality Control (QC) plan

Hazardous Material Product Request Form and SDS Binder

Environmental Protection Plan [Explosive Safety Submission ESS Work Plan]

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Drawings, diagrams, and schedules specifically prepared to illustrate some portion of the work.

Diagrams and instructions from a manufacturer or fabricator for use in producing the product and as aids to the Contractor for integrating the product or system into the project.

Drawings prepared by or for the Contractor to show how multiple systems and interdisciplinary work will be coordinated.

SD-03 Product Data

Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions and brochures illustrating size, physical appearance and other characteristics of materials, systems or equipment for some portion of the work.

Samples of warranty language when the contract requires extended product warranties.

SD-04 Samples

Fabricated or unfabricated physical examples of materials, equipment or workmanship that illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of a material or product and establish standards by which the work can be judged.

Color samples from the manufacturer's standard line (or custom color samples if specified) to be used in selecting or approving colors for the project.

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

SD-05 Design Data

Design calculations, mix designs, analyses or other data pertaining to a part of work.

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SD-06 Test Reports

Report signed by authorized official of testing laboratory that a material, product, or system identical to the material, product or system to be provided has been tested in accord with specified requirements. Unless specified in another section, testing must have been within three years of date of contract award for the project.

Report that includes findings of a test required to be performed on an actual portion of the work or prototype prepared for the project before shipment to job site.

Report that includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after installation.

Investigation reports, Daily logs, and checklists

Final acceptance test and operational test procedure

SD-07 Certificates

Statements printed on the manufacturer's letterhead and signed by responsible officials of manufacturer of product, system or material attesting that the product, system, or material meets specification requirements. Must be dated after award of project contract and clearly name the project.

Document required of Contractor, or of a manufacturer, supplier, installer or Subcontractor through Contractor. The document purpose is to further promote the orderly progression of a portion of the work by documenting procedures, acceptability of methods, or personnel qualifications.

Confined space entry permits

Text of posted operating instructions.

SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

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

SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports

Documentation of the testing and verification actions taken by manufacturer's representative at the job site, in the vicinity of the job site, or on a sample taken from the job site, on a portion of the work, during or after installation, to confirm compliance with manufacturer's standards or instructions. The documentation must be signed by an authorized official of a testing laboratory or agency and state the test results; and indicate whether the material, product, or system has passed or failed the test.

Factory test reports.

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Data provided by the manufacturer, or the system provider, including manufacturer's help and product line documentation, necessary to maintain and install equipment, for operating and maintenance use by facility personnel.

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Data incorporated in an operations and maintenance manual or control system.

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

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

Submittals required for Guiding Principle Validation (GPV) or Third Party Certification (TPC).

Special requirements necessary to properly close out a construction contract. For example, Record Drawings and as-built drawings. Also, submittal requirements necessary to properly close out a major phase of construction on a multi-phase contract.

1.2.2 Approving Authority

Office or designated person authorized to approve the submittal.

1.2.3 Work

As used in this section, on-site and off-site construction required by contract documents, including labor necessary to produce submittals, construction, materials, products, equipment, and systems incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction. In exception, excludes work to produce SD-01 submittals.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or “S” classification are required submittals that will not be marked for approval, – but are for Contractor Quality Control approval and for information only.

When used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.

Submittal Register; G

1.4 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

1.4.1 Government Approved (G)

Government approval is required for extensions of design, critical materials, variations, equipment whose compatibility with the entire system must be checked, and other items as designated by the Government.

Within the terms of the Contract Clause SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION, submittals are considered to be "shop drawings."

1.4.3 For Information Only

Submittals not requiring Government approval will be for information only. Within the terms of the Contract Clause SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION, they are not considered

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1.5 FORWARDING SUBMITTALS REQUIRING GOVERNMENT APPROVAL

As soon as practicable after award of contract, and before procurement or fabrication, forward to the Contracting Officer, the submittal register, all administrative submissions, and then submittals required in the technical sections of this specification, including shop drawings, product data and samples. The Contracting Officer will forward to the appropriate reviewing party.

1.5.1 O&M Data

Submit data specified for a given item within 30 calendar days after the item is delivered to the contract site.

In the event the Contractor fails to deliver O&M data within the time limits specified, the Contracting Officer may withhold from progress payments 50 percent of the price of the items to which such O&M data apply.

1.6 PREPARATION

1.6.1 Transmittal Form

Transmit each submittal, or related grouping of submittals, except sample installations and sample panels to the Contracting Officer using the transmittal form prescribed by the Contracting Officer.

Include all information prescribed by these specifications.

1.6.2 Identifying Submittals

The Contractor's Quality Control Manager must prepare, review and stamp submittals, including those provided by subcontractors, before submitting to the Government.

Do not submit items that are incomplete or that do not meet the requirements of the Construction Documents.

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

a. Project title and location

b. Construction contract number

c. Dates of the drawings and revisions

d. Name, address, and telephone number of Subcontractor, supplier, Manufacturer, and any other Subcontractor associated with the submittal.

e. Section number of the specification by which submittal is required.

f. Submittal description (SD) number of each component of submittal

g. For a resubmission, add alphabetic suffix on submittal description, for example, submittal 18 would become 18A, to indicate resubmission.

h. Product identification and location in project.

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1.6.3 Submittal Format

1.6.3.1 Format of SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

When the submittal includes a document that is to be used in the project, or is to become part of the project record, other than as a submittal, do not apply the Contractor's approval stamp to the document itself, but to a separate sheet accompanying the document.

Provide data in the unit of measure used in the contract documents.

1.6.3.2 Format for SD-02 Shop Drawings

Provide shop drawings not less than 8 1/2 by 11 inches nor more than 30 by 42 inches, except for full-size patterns or templates. Prepare drawings to accurate size, with scale indicated, unless another form is required.

Ensure drawings are suitable for reproduction and of a quality to produce clear, distinct lines and letters, with dark lines on a white background.

a. Include the nameplate data, size, and capacity on drawings. Also include applicable federal, military, industry, and technical society publication references.

b. Dimension drawings, except diagrams and schematic drawings. Prepare drawings demonstrating interface with other trades to scale. Use the same unit of measure for shop drawings as indicated on the contract drawings. Identify materials and products for work shown.

1.6.3.2.1 Drawing Identification

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

Number drawings in a logical sequence. Each drawing is to bear the number of the submittal in a uniform location next to the title block. Place the Government contract number in the margin, immediately below the title block, for each drawing.

Reserve a blank space, no smaller than 2 x 3 inches on the right-hand side of each sheet for the Government disposition stamp.

Submit electronic copies of drawings in PDF format.

1.6.3.3 Format of SD-03 Product Data

Present product data submittals for each section. Include a table of contents, listing the page and catalog item numbers for product data.

Indicate, by prominent notation, each product that is being submitted for use on this project and cross out items that do not apply; indicate the specification section number and paragraph number to which it pertains.

1.6.3.3.1 Product Information

Supplement product data with material prepared for the project to satisfy the submittal requirements where product data does not exist. Identify this material as developed specifically for the project, with information and format as required for submission of SD-07 Certificates.

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Provide product data in units used in the Contract documents. Where product data are included in preprinted catalogs with another unit, submit the dimensions in contract document units, on a separate sheet.

1.6.3.3.2 Standards

Where equipment or materials are specified to conform to industry or technical-society reference standards of such organizations as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), ASTM International (ASTM), National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), or Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC), submit proof of such compliance. The label or listing by the specified organization will be acceptable evidence of compliance.

In lieu of the label or listing, submit a certificate from an independent testing organization, competent to perform testing, and approved by the Contracting Officer. State on the certificate that the item has been tested in accordance with the specified organization's test methods and that the item complies with the specified organization's reference standard.

1.6.3.3.3 Data Submission

Collect required data submittals for each specific material, product, unit of work, or system into a single submittal that is marked up for choices, options, and portions applicable to the submittal.

Cross out items in the data that do not apply. Partial submittals / un-marked submittals will not be accepted for expedition of the construction effort.

An example of submittal information to be submitted together includes all of the doors, frames, and hardware for the project. Another example is all of the components of a roofing project, or all of the finish samples required to be coordinated together. Individual items cannot be reviewed without the others. Submit the manufacturer's instructions before installation.

Submit an electronic copy of data in PDF format.

1.6.3.4 Format of SD-04 Samples

1.6.3.4.1 Sample Characteristics

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

a. Sample of Equipment or Device: Full size.

b. Sample of Materials Less Than 2 by 3 inches: Built up to 8 1/2 by 11 inches.

c. Sample of Materials Exceeding 8 1/2 by 11 inches: Cut down to 8 1/2 by 11 inches and adequate to indicate color, texture, and material variations.

d. Sample of Linear Devices or Materials: 10 inch length or length to be supplied, if less than 10 inches. Examples of linear devices or materials are conduit and handrails.

e. Sample Volume of Nonsolid Materials: Pint.

Examples of nonsolid materials are sand and paint.

f. Color Selection Samples: 2 by 4 inches. Where samples are specified for selection of color, finish, pattern, or texture, submit the full set of available choices for the material or product specified. Sizes and quantities of samples are to represent their respective standard unit.

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g. Sample Panel: 4 by 4 feet.

h. Sample Installation: 100 square feet.

1.6.3.4.2 Sample Incorporation

Reusable Samples: Incorporate returned samples into work only if so specified or indicated.

Incorporated samples are to be in undamaged condition at the time of use.

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

1.6.3.4.3 Comparison Sample

Samples Showing Range of Variation: Where variations in color, finish, pattern, or texture are unavoidable due to nature of the materials, submit sets of samples of not less than three units showing extremes and middle of range. Mark each unit to describe its relation to the range of the variation.

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

1.6.3.5 Format of SD-05 Design Data

Provide design data and certificates on 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper.

1.6.3.6 Format of SD-06 Test Reports

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

1.6.3.7 Format of SD-07 Certificates

Provide design data and certificates on 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper.

1.6.3.8 Format of SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

Present manufacturer's instructions submittals for each section. Include the manufacturer's name, trade name, place of manufacture, and catalog model or number on product data. Also include applicable federal, military, industry, and technical-society publication references. If supplemental information is needed to clarify the manufacturer's data, submit it as specified for SD-07 Certificates.

Submit the manufacturer's instructions before installation.

1.6.3.8.1 Standards

Where equipment or materials are specified to conform to industry or technical-society reference standards of such organizations as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), ASTM International (ASTM), National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), or Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC), submit proof of such compliance. The label or listing by the specified organization will be acceptable evidence of compliance.

In lieu of the label or listing, submit a certificate from an independent testing organization, competent to perform testing, and approved by the Contracting Officer. State on the certificate that

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1.6.3.9 Format of SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports

By prominent notation, indicate each report in the submittal.