Frisco_Central_Plant_Upgrades_Project_Manual_Specifications.pdf

CONTRACT CONDITIONS

FOR

CENTRAL UTILITY PLANT UPGRADES

AT

FRISCO CAMPUS

FRISCO, TEXAS

COLLIN COLLEGE

Project Manual

ENGINEER

RWB CONSULTING ENGINEERS

12222 MERIT DRIVE

SUITE 400

DALLAS, TEXAS 75251

RWB Project No. 24147.00

May 16, 2025

COLLIN COLLEGE – FRISCO CAMPUS

24147.00

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00 01 02

SEALS PAGE

MEP ENGINEER:

RWB Consulting Engineers

Firm Registration Number: F-2176

Nathan P. Hart, PE

David M. Boon, PE

12222 Merit Drive

Suite 400

Dallas, Texas 75251

Main Phone: 972.788.4222 www.rwb.net

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER:

Alpha Consulting Engineers

Firm Registration Number: F-1010

Thom Campbell, PE

4975 Preston Park Blvd.

Suite 640W

Plano, Texas 75093

Main Phone: 469.209.0762 www.alphaconsultingengineers.com

01.03.2023

CA F-1010

01.06.2023

CA F-1010

05.16.2025

CA F-1010

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SECTION 00 01 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 00 00 COVER

00 01 02 SEALS PAGE

00 01 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 01 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 02 00 ALLOWANCES

01 02 50 MEASUREMENT OF PAYMENT

01 03 00 ALTERNATES

01 04 00 COORDINATION

01 04 50 CUTTING AND PATCHING

01 05 00 FIELD ENGINEERING

01 06 00 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

01 07 00 DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY

01 12 00 ALTERATION PROJECT PROCEDURES

01 20 00 PROJECT MEETINGS

01 30 00 SUBMITTALS

01 40 00 QUALITY CONTROL

01 50 00 CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS

01 60 00 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

01 70 00 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

01 73 00 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 20 00 CONCRETE REINFORCING

03 31 00 STRUCTURAL CONCRETE

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 STRUCTURAL STEEL

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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 00 00 PLUMBING

22 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

22 05 33 HEAT TRACING FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING EQUIPMENT AND PIPING

22 07 00 PLUMBING INSULATION

22 08 00 PLUMBING SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING

22 11 16 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SYSTEM

22 11 23 NATURAL GAS PIPING SYSTEM

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 00 00 HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) WORK

23 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

23 05 13 COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC

23 05 15 COMMON VARIABLE FREQUENCY MOTOR CONTROLLER

23 05 33 HEAT TRACING FOR HVAC PIPING

23 05 48 VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

23 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC DUCTWORK, PIPING, AND EQUIPMENT

23 05 93 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING (TAB)

23 07 00 INSULATION

23 08 00 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING

23 09 00 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTATION

23 21 13 HYDRONIC PIPING

23 21 16 CONDENSATE PIPING

23 21 23 CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS

23 25 13 HVAC WATER TREATMENT FOR CLOSED-LOOP HYDRONIC SYSTEMS

23 25 16 WATER TREATMENT FOR OPEN HYDRONIC SYSTEMS

23 30 00 HVAC AIR DISTRIBUTION

23 34 00 EXHAUST AND SUPPLY AIR FANS

23 51 00 BREECHINGS, VENTS (STACKS), CHIMNEYS & GENERATOR SET EXHAUST

23 52 16 HIGH EFFICIENCY CONDENSING BOILERS – GAS FIRED

23 64 16 CENTRIFUGAL WATER CHILLERS

23 65 00 INDUCED DRAFT CROSSFLOW COOLING TOWERS

23 82 19 FAN COIL UNITS

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DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 00 00 ELECTRICAL

26 05 01 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION

26 05 19 LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

26 05 20 CABLE CONNECTIONS

26 05 23 CONTROL - VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CABLES

26 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 32 RACEWAYS

26 05 33 BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 27 26 WIRING DEVICES

26 28 13 FUSES

26 28 16 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 63 29 DRILLED CONCRETE PIERS

May 16, 2025 01 01 00 – SUMMARY OF WORK - 1

SECTION 01 01 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work of this Contract consists of the furnishing of all labor, materials, services, equipment, and appliances required in conjunction with or properly incidental to the

Central Utility Plant Upgrades, at the Frisco Campus (Frisco, Texas) for Collin College.

B. The Drawings and Specifications do not necessarily indicate or describe all work required for completion of Project. Contractor shall provide and install all incidentals reasonably inferable from the Contract Documents that are required for a complete

Project.

C. These documents describe the essential elements sufficiently to determine the scope of the Project.

D. Provide all items required for complete operating systems including items not necessarily shown in these documents, but that can be reasonably inferred as being required for a complete operating system.

E. The Drawings and Specifications indicate the basic quality of material and quality of construction required for entire Project.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Division 1 - General Requirements of Project Manual governs execution of

Specification Sections within Divisions 2 through 28, inclusive.

1.3 WORK SEQUENCE

A. Construct Work in stages to accommodate Owner's use of premises during construction period. Coordinate construction schedule and operations with Owner's Representative:

1. Do not interrupt any existing utilities while school is in session.

2. Existing utilities must be maintained and uninterrupted as noted above and in accordance with provisions in Supplementary Conditions to the Contract.

B. Minimum disruption of school operation and use of adjacent facilities and access to those facilities is required. Cooperation with Owner to minimize inconvenience is essential.

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C. Construct the Work in stages to provide for public convenience. Do not close off public use of facilities until completion of one stage of construction will provide alternative usage.

D. Stages of construction are those indicated on Drawings, unless noted otherwise.

E. Owner may require certain work to be performed after normal working hours or on holidays or weekends. Refer to Supplementary Conditions of the Contract for specific requirements.

1.4 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF PREMISES

A. Contractor shall have complete use of the immediate premises of the Project site for execution of the Work of this Contract after issuance of notice to proceed.

B. Coordinate use of premises under direction of Engineer and Owner. Contractor shall be responsible for monitoring the use of premises by Contractor's employees and sub-contractors.

C. Access routes for delivery of materials and equipment shall be as indicated by the

Owner. Do not use access routes other than those indicated without permission of the

Owner.

D. Assume full responsibility for the protection and safekeeping of Products under this

Contract, stored on the site. Store materials and products only in those areas indicated for staging.

E. Move any stored Products, under Contractor's control, which interfere with operations of the Owner or separate contractor, or as required by Engineer. Do not unnecessarily encumber project site with materials and equipment.

F. Staging and material storage shall be limited to the areas indicated by the Owner.

Obtain specific permission from the Engineer for the use of other areas for storage and staging.

G. Do not overload existing or new structures with weight that would compromise safety.

Verify design loads for structure if necessary prior to loading structure.

H. Obtain and pay for the use of additional storage or work areas needed for operations.

I. Protect existing lawns, sidewalks, pavements, curbs and utilities subject to damage by work under this Contract. Repair or replace any existing work damaged by the

Contractor. Replace existing lawns damaged by Contractor's activities with sod to provide full stand of replacement grass.

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J. Parking areas for Contractor's personnel shall be as acceptable to Owner.

1.5 WORK ON EASEMENTS, R.O.W., AND ADJACENT PROPERTY

A. Obtain permission from other property Owners, obtain and pay all fees required by applicable governing authorities, prior to commencing with work on easements, right-of-ways, and adjacent property. This also applies to the transport of cranes and other related equipment.

B. Post all notices and warning signs required by applicable governing authorities.

C. Perform work on easements, right-of-ways, and adjacent property in accordance with local codes and ordinances and utility company requirements.

1.6 OWNER OCCUPANCY

A. Cooperate with Owner's Representative in all construction operations to minimize conflict and to facilitate Owner usage.

B. Contractor shall at all times conduct his operations as to ensure least inconvenience to general public.

C. Maintain at all times safe access and egress from existing building. Maintain safe exit paths from building for emergency egress.

D. All construction equipment, materials or work must be adequately fenced and protected.

E. Any damage or interruption to any of Owner's existing utilities or services described above in Item 1.4 shall be repaired immediately. Contractor shall immediately place an adequate work force at place of disruption to minimize time required for repairs.

Contractor shall make every effort to expedite repairs, regardless of cause of damage, or responsibility for damage, to return damaged utility or service to full operation as quickly as possible.

1.7 PARTIAL OWNER OCCUPANCY

A. Contractor agrees to use and occupancy of Project by Owner prior to Substantial

Completion of entire Project.

B. Use and occupancy prior to Substantial Completion of entire Project does not relieve

Contractor of responsibility to maintain specified insurance coverages on 100% basis for benefit of Owner, Contractor and subcontractors until Project is complete and accepted by Owner.

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C. Contractor provides for:

1. Access for Owner's personnel.

2. Temporary operation of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and electrical systems.

3. Access for public to extent allowed by Owner.

D. Operation: During occupancy, mutually acceptable arrangements shall be negotiated between Owner and Contractor regarding warranties and insurance requirements respecting portions of Work affected by partial occupancy and regarding operation and cost of building services so that costs attributable to partial occupancy shall be borne by

Owner and costs attributable to performance of Work shall be borne by Contractor.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 02 00

ALLOWANCES

PART 1 - REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED

A. Include in Contract Sum allowances stated in these Contract Documents.

B. Designate in construction progress schedule delivery dates for Products specified under each allowance.

C. Designate in Schedule of Values quantities of materials required under each unit cost allowance.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Conditions of the Contract.

1.3 ALLOWANCES FOR PRODUCTS

A. The amount of each allowance includes:

1. The cost of the Product to the Contractor or Subcontractor, less any applicable trade discounts.

2. Delivery to the site.

3. Labor required under the allowance, except when labor is specified to not be included in the allowance.

4. Applicable taxes.

B. In addition to the amount of each allowance, include in the Contract Sum the

Contractor's costs for the following, unless otherwise noted:

1. Handling at the site; including unloading, uncrating, and storage.

2. Protection from the elements and from damage.

3. Labor for installation and finishing where labor is specified to not be a part of the allowance.

4. Other expenses required to complete the installation.

5. Contractor's and Subcontractor's overhead and profit.

1.4 SELECTION OF PRODUCTS UNDER ALLOWANCES

A. Engineer's Duties:

1. Consult with the Contractor in consideration of Products and suppliers or installers.

2. Make selection in consultation with the Owner.

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3. Obtain Owner's written decision, designating:

a. Product, model and finish.

b. Accessories and attachments.

c. Supplier and installer as applicable.

d. Cost to Contractor, delivered to the site or installed, as applicable.

e. Manufacturer's Warranties.

4. Transmit Owner's decision to the Contractor.

5. Prepare Change Orders.

B. Contractor's Duties:

1. Assist Engineer and Owner in determining qualified suppliers or installers.

2. Obtain proposals from suppliers and installers when requested by Engineer.

3. Make appropriate recommendations for consideration of the Engineer.

4. Notify Engineer promptly of:

a. Any reasonable objections Contractor may have against any supplier, or party under consideration for installation.

b. Any effect on the Construction Schedule anticipated by selections under consideration.

1.5 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY FOR PURCHASE, DELIVERY AND

INSTALLATION

A. On notification of selection, execute purchase agreement with designated supplier.

B. Arrange for and process Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples, as required.

C. Make all arrangements for delivery.

D. Upon delivery, promptly inspect products for damage or defects.

E. Submit claims for transportation damage.

F. Install and finish products in compliance with requirements of referenced specification sections.

1.6 ADJUSTMENT OF COSTS

A. Should the net cost be more or less than the specified amount of the allowance, the

Contract Sum will be adjusted accordingly by Change Order.

1. The amount of the Change Order will recognize any changes in handling costs at the site, labor, installation costs, overhead, profit, and other expenses caused by the selection under the allowance.

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2. For products specified under a unit cost allowance, the unit cost shall apply to the quantity listed in the Schedule of Values.

3. For products specified under unit allowance, unit cost allowance shall apply to quantities actually used with nominal amount for waste, as determined by receipts, invoices or by field measurement.

B. Submit any claims for anticipated additional costs at the site, or other expenses caused by the selection under the allowance, prior to execution of the work.

C. Submit documentation for actual additional costs at site, or other expenses caused by selection under allowance within 60 days after completion of execution of Work.

D. Failure to submit claims within the designated time will constitute a waiver of claims for additional costs.

E. At contract closeout, reflect all approved changes in contract amounts in the final statement of accounting.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE

A. Include in proposal Contract Sum lump-sum general Contingency Allowance for unforeseen conditions as noted below:

1. In the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00).

2. Amounts authorized under a general contingency Allowance Expenditure (AE) authorization shall not include any additional amounts for bonds, insurance, overhead or profit, as these additional costs for the allowance are to be included in the contract sum.

3. Change orders will include such additional costs as provided in the Conditions of the Contract.

4. No additional Contingency Allowance shall be included in any Alternate.

B. Include in the Base proposal Contract Sum lump-sum Structural Testing Allowance for

IBC 2021 required 3rd Party testing of various items as denoted on the structural drawings in the amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00).

1. Amounts authorized under a Testing Allowance Expenditure Authorization

(TAEA) shall not include any additional amounts for bonds, insurance, overhead or profit, as these additional costs for the allowance are to be included in the contract sum.

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2. Change orders will include such additional costs as provided in the Conditions of the Contract.

C. Include in the proposal Contract Sum lump-sum Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing

(TAB) Allowance for TAB of the HVAC systems in the amount of Fifty Thousand

Dollars ($50,000.00).

1. Amounts authorized under an HVAC testing, adjusting, and balancing Allowance

Expenditure (AE) authorization shall not include any additional amounts for bonds, insurance, overhead or profit, as these additional costs for the allowance are to be included in the contract sum.

2. Change orders will include such additional costs as provided in the Conditions of the Contract.

D. Include in the proposal Contract Sum lump-sum Commissioning (Cx) Allowance for

Commissioning of the HVAC systems in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars

($100,000.00).

1. Amounts authorized under an HVAC Commissioning Allowance Expenditure (AE) authorization shall not include any additional amounts for bonds, insurance, overhead or profit, as these additional costs for the allowance are to be included in the contract sum.

2. Change orders will include such additional costs as provided in the Conditions of the Contract.

E. Monies in contingency allowance will be used only on issuance of contingency

Allowance Expenditure (AE) authorization or change order.

F. At closeout of Contract, monies remaining in contingency allowance will be credited to

Owner by change order.

May 16, 2025 01 02 50 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT - 1

SECTION 01 02 50

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED

A. Unit prices.

B. Application for Payment.

C. Change Order Procedures.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Conditions and Provisions of the Contract.

1.3 APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT

A. Progress payments shall be made as the Work proceeds at intervals stated in the

Contract.

B. All Work covered by Progress Payments shall, at the time of payment, become the property of the Owner.

C. Form of Application for Payment will be notarized AIA Document G702 - Application and Certification for Payment, supported by AIA Document G703 - Continuation Sheet, submitted in quadruplicate.

D. Contractor to submit to Engineer within 15 days of execution of Owner/Contractor

Agreement proposed sample of Lien Waiver and Bills Paid Affidavit forms for review and acceptance by Engineer for use on this Contract.

E. Conditions governing regular schedule for applications, payment, and retainage are as stated in the Contract.

F. Monthly Applications for Payment shall include Waivers of Liens for all Work included in the previous months' Application for Payment. Waiver of Liens for the subcontractors and material men shall be the total amount paid prior to the previous month's Application for Payment.

G. With each Application for Payment, Contractor shall certify that such Application for

Payment represents a just estimate of cost reimbursable to Contractor under terms of

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Contract, and shall also certify that there are not any Mechanics' or Material men's

Liens outstanding at the date of this Application for Payment, that all due and payable bills with respect to the Work have been paid to date or shall be paid from proceeds of that Application for Payment, and that there is no known basis for the filing of any

Mechanics' or Material men's Liens against the surety in connection with the Work, and that Waivers and Bills Paid Affidavit forms from all subcontractors and material men have been, or will be, obtained in the form specified in the Contract.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES

A. Contractor to submit to Engineer within 15 days of execution of Owner/Contractor

Agreement name of individual authorized to accept changes on behalf of Contractor, and to be responsible for informing others in Contractor's employ of changes in the

Work.

B. Change Order forms will be furnished and issued by Engineer.

C. Contractor Documentation of Changes:

1. Maintain detailed records of Work done on an accounting basis acceptable to

Engineer and Owner. Provide full information required for evaluation of proposed changes.

2. Document each quotation for a change in cost or time with sufficient data to allow evaluation of quotation.

3. On request, provide additional data to support computations:

a. Quantities of products, labor and equipment.

b. Insurance and bonds.

c. Overhead and profit.

d. Justification for any change in Contract Time.

e. Credit for deletions from Contract, similarly documented.

4. Support each request for additional costs, and for Work proposed on a time and material basis, with description of products, equipment, cost of labor and subcontracts, completely documented.

5. Computation for changes in Work will be computed in one of the manners described in the Conditions of the Contract.

D. Initiation of Changes:

1. Engineer may submit Proposal Request which includes detailed description of change with supplementary or revised Drawings and Specifications.

2. Contractor may initiate a proposed change by submittal of a request to Engineer describing proposed change with statement of reason for change, and proposed effect on Contract Sum and Contract Time with full documentation, and a

May 16, 2025 01 02 50 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT - 3 statement of the effect on Work of separate contractors. Document any requested substitutions. Submission of such requests and receipt of same by Engineer does not mean acceptance, or approval, of proposed change.

3. Contractor shall incorporate into his Construction Progress Schedule sufficient time for Owner's review process. Proposed changes, not within the scope of the

Contingency Allowance described in Section 01 02 00, will be reviewed and approved or rejected only by Collin College at their next regularly scheduled meeting after proposal is prepared by Engineer. Meetings of the School Board are regularly scheduled at four (4) week intervals.

4. Owner's schedule for review and acceptance or rejection of proposed changes will not be grounds for extensions in Contract Time.

E. Authorization:

1. The Owner may request, through the Engineer, a Construction Change Directive, in writing, instructing Contractor to proceed with changes of all or in part of Work, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order that is pending. Directive will propose basis for necessary adjustments, if any, to Contract Sum or Time.

2. All changes that affect Contract Sum and/or Contract Time will require a Change

Order signed by the Owner and the Engineer. Contractor's signature indicates agreement. Any other orders, written or oral, by the Owner through the Engineer or by the Engineer shall be treated as a Change Order only if Contractor gives Owner proper written notice as described in Conditions of Contract.

3. Promptly execute the change in Work only upon receipt of approved Change Order or Owner's written Construction Change Directive.

F. Execution:

1. Engineer/Owner will issue Change Orders for signatures of parties as provided in

Conditions of Contract.

2. Promptly revise Schedule of Values and Application for Payment forms to record each authorized Change Order as a separate line item and adjust Contract Sum as shown on Change Order.

3. Promptly revise Progress Schedules to reflect any change in Contract Time, revise sub schedules to adjust times for other items of Work affected by Change, and resubmit Schedule.

4. Promptly enter Changes in Project Record Documents.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

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May 16, 2025 01 03 00 – ALTERNATES - 1

SECTION 01 03 00

ALTERNATES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED

A. This Section identifies each Alternate by number, and describes the basic changes to be incorporated into the Work, only when that Alternate is made a part of the Work by specific provisions in the Owner-Contractor Agreement.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Owner-Contractor Agreement: Incorporation of Alternates accepted by Owner into the

Work.

B. Sections of the Specifications as listed under the respective Alternates.

C. Referenced sections of specifications stipulate pertinent requirements for products and methods to achieve the work stipulated under each Alternate.

D. Coordinate pertinent related work and modify surrounding work as required to properly integrate the work under each Alternate, and to provide the complete construction required by Contract Documents.

1.3 DESCRIPTION

A. Alternates will be accepted and executed at Owner's option.

B. This Section identifies each Alternate by number, and describes the basic changes to be incorporated into the Work, only when that Alternate is made a part of the Work by specified provisions in the Owner-Contractor Agreement.

C. Related Requirements in other Sections:

1. Sections of Specifications as listed under the respective Alternatives.

D. Referenced Sections of Specifications stipulate pertinent requirements for products and methods to achieve the work stipulated under each Alternative.

E. Coordinate pertinent related work and modify surrounding work as necessary to properly integrate work under each Alternative, and to provide complete construction required by Contract Documents.

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1.4 DESCRIPTION OF ALTERNATES

A. Alternate No. 1 (Mechanical): Provide the added cost to provide the additional

Mechanical scope of work and any associated electrical and structural revisions needed to support additional mechanical piping and equipment shown for the upgrade of the existing secondary chilled water distribution pumps in the central plant and main distribution piping from the chilled water bypass line to the junction where both campus chilled water spines branch off as shown on the Mechanical/Electrical and Structural drawings.

B. Alternate No. 2 (Structural): Provide the added cost to provide the additional Structural scope of work and any associated sitework revisions needed to support cooling tower yard area additional concrete slab area and new fencing perimeter shown as noted on the

Mechanical and Structural drawings.

C. Alternate No. 3 (Mechanical): Provide the added cost to provide the additional

Mechanical scope of work and any associated electrical and structural revisions needed to support additional mechanical equipment shown for the addition of condensing boiler B-5 and relocation of GUH-1 shown as noted on the Mechanical/Electrical and

Structural drawings.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

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May 16, 2025 01 04 00 – COORDINATION - 1

SECTION 01 04 00

COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED

A. General Project coordination of different Contract phases, trades and disciplines.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 01 01 00: Summary of Work.

B. Section 01 04 50: Cutting and Patching.

C. Section 01 30 00: Submittals.

D. Section 01 60 00: Material and Equipment.

E. Section 01 70 00: Contract Closeout.

1.3 GENERAL COORDINATION

A. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and work of various Sections of Specifications to assure efficient and orderly sequence of installation of construction elements with provisions for accommodating items furnished by Owner to be installed by Contractor.

B. Coordinate sequence of Work to accommodate partial Owner occupancy as specified in

Section 01 01 00.

C. Contractor shall review and coordinate requirements of Divisions 01 through 26 in

Project Manual, and drawings with other Work. Report discrepancies to Engineer.

D. Contractor shall maintain services of major subcontractors throughout duration of

Contract, except as required by provisions of Conditions of Contract. Contractor shall notify Engineer in writing of intention to replace subcontractor(s), outlining reasons for the action and naming proposed replacement subcontractor.

E. Contractor shall be responsible for coordination of Work of subcontractors, and for recording subcontractor installation data on Project Record Drawings in accordance with Section 01 70 00.

F. Communications to Owner from Contractor regarding Contract requirements shall be through Engineer unless otherwise noted.

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1.4 COORDINATION MEETINGS

A. In addition to Progress Meetings scheduled in Section 01 20 00, Contractor shall hold coordination meetings and pre-installation meetings with Contractor's personnel, subcontractors, material men, and Owner, as necessary, to assure coordination of different trades and disciplines.

1.5 COORDINATION OF SUBMITTALS

A. Schedule and coordinate submittals.

B. Coordinate Work of various trades having interdependent responsibilities for installing, connecting to, and placing in service, such equipment.

C. Coordinate requests for substitutions to assure compatibility of space, of operating elements, effect on Work of other trades, and on Work scheduled for early completion.

1.6 COORDINATION OF SPACE AND INSTALLATION SEQUENCE

A. Coordinate use of Project space and sequence of installation of equipment, walks, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or other Work that is indicated diagrammatically on

Drawings. Follow routings shown for tubes, pipes, ducts, conduits, and other items as closely as practical, with due allowance for available physical space. Make runs parallel with lines of building, unless noted otherwise. Utilize space efficiently to maximize accessibility for other installations, for Owner maintenance, and for repairs.

B. In finished areas, except as otherwise shown, conceal ducts, pipes, wiring, and other non-finish items within construction. Coordinate locations of concealed items with finish elements.

C. Coordinate with engineering reflected ceiling plans exact location and dimensioning of items which occur within hung ceilings. In event of conflict, request clarification from

Engineer prior to proceeding with fabrication or installation.

D. Contractor shall be responsible for coordination of Work. Each subcontractor shall be responsible for coordination of their respective Work with the Work of the Contractor and other trades.

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1.7 COORDINATION OF CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

A. Coordinate completion and cleanup of Work of separate phases and sections in preparation for Substantial Completion of portions of Work designated for Owner partial occupancy as designated in Section 01 01 00.

B. After Owner occupancy of premises, coordinate access to site by requirements of individual Specification Sections regarding correction of defective Work and Work not in accordance with Contract Documents. Minimize disruption of Owner's operations.

C. Assemble and coordinate Closeout submittals in accordance with Section 01 70 00.

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SECTION 01 04 50

CUTTING AND PATCHING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED

A. Requirements and limitations of cutting and patching of Work.

B. Contractor shall be responsible for all cutting, fitting and patching, required to complete the Work or to:

1. Make its several parts fit together properly.

2. Uncover portions of the Work to provide for installation of ill-timed work.

3. Remove and replace defective work.

4. Remove and replace work not conforming to requirements of Contract Documents.

5. Remove samples of installed work as specified for testing.

6. Provide routine penetrations of non-structural surfaces for installation of mechanical and electrical Work.

7. Uncover work that has been covered prior to Engineer's required observation.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Conditions of the Contract: basic responsibilities of each party to Contract.

B. Section 01 01 00: Summary of Work.

C. Section 01 04 00: Coordination.

D. Section 01 30 00: Submittals.

E. Section 01 40 00: Quality Control.

F. Section 01 60 00: Material and Equipment.

G. Divisions 2 through 28: Cutting and patching incidental to Work of respective Sections.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit a written request to Engineer well in advance of executing any cutting or alteration which affects:

1. Work of the Owner or any separate contractor.

2. Structural value or integrity of any element of the Project.

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3. Integrity or effectiveness of weather-exposed or moisture-resistant elements or systems.

4. Efficiency, operational life, maintenance or safety of operational elements.

5. Visual qualities of sight-exposed elements.

B. Request shall include:

1. Identification of the Project.

2. Location and description of affected work.

3. The necessity for cutting, alteration or excavation.

4. Effect on work of Owner or any separate contractor, or on structural or weatherproof integrity of Project.

5. Description of proposed work:

a. Scope of cutting, patching or alteration.

b. Trades who will execute the work.

c. Products proposed to be used.

d. Extent of refinishing to be done.

e. Cost proposal when applicable.

f. Alternatives to cutting and patching.

6. Alternatives to cutting and patching.

7. Written permission of any separate contractor whose work will be affected.

C. Should conditions of Work or the schedule indicate a change of products from original installation, Contractor shall submit request for substitution as specified in Section

01 60 00.

D. Submit written notice to Engineer designating the date and the time the work will be uncovered or altered.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Comply with specifications and standards for each specific product involved.

B. Should conditions of work or schedule indicate change of products from original installation, submit a request for substitution as specified in Section 01 60 00.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine existing conditions of Project, including elements subject to damage or to movement during cutting and patching.

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B. After uncovering work, inspect conditions affecting installation of Products, or performance of work.

C. Report unsatisfactory or questionable conditions to Engineer in writing; do not proceed with work until Engineer has provided further instructions.

D. Beginning of cutting or patching operations shall be considered as acceptance of existing conditions by Contractor.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Provide adequate temporary support as necessary to assure structural value or integrity of affected portion of Work.

B. Provide devices and methods to protect other portions of Project from damage.

C. Provide protection from elements for that portion of the Project which may be exposed by cutting and patching work.

D. Maintain excavations free from water.

3.3 DUST CONTROL

A. Provide positive methods of dust control and apply dust control materials to minimize raising dust from cutting and patching operations.

B. Conform to requirements for temporary barriers and enclosures described in Section

01 50 00 for cutting and patching operations, and additional temporary controls.

3.4 PERFORMANCE

A. Execute cutting and demolition by methods which will prevent damage to other work, and will provide proper surfaces to receive installation of repairs.

B. Execute fitting and adjustment of products to provide a finished installation to comply with specified products, functions, tolerances and finishes.

C. Restore work which has been cut or removed; install new products to provide completed Work in accordance with requirements of the Contract Documents.

D. Fit work airtight to pipes, sleeves, ducts, conduit and other penetrations through surfaces. Where fire-rated separations are penetrated, fill space around pipe or insert with material with physical characteristics equivalent to fire-resistance requirement of penetrated surface.

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E. Refinish entire surfaces as necessary to provide an even finish to match adjacent finishes:

1. For continuous surfaces, refinish to nearest intersection.

2. For an assembly, refinish entire unit.

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SECTION 01 05 00

FIELD ENGINEERING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Furnish and pay for field engineering services required for Project.

1. Civil, structural or other professional engineering services specified, or required to execute Contractor's construction methods.

2. Survey work required for execution of Work.

3. Coordinate field engineering services with Project Engineer.

B. RELATED SECTIONS

C. Conditions of the Contract.

D. Section 01 01 00 - Summary of Work.

E. Section 01 30 00 - Submittals.

F. Section 01 70 00 - Contract Closeout.

G. Divisions 2 through 28: Requirements of individual Sections.

1.2 QUALIFICATIONS OF ENGINEER

A. Qualified engineer acceptable to Contractor and Owner.

B. Registered professional engineer of discipline required for this Project licensed in the

State of Texas.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit name and address of professional engineer to Project Engineer.

B. Submit documentation to certify accuracy of field engineering work.

C. Submit certificate signed by registered engineer certifying that locations of improvements are in conformance, or non-conformance, with Contract Documents.

D. Maintain complete and accurate record data on all deviations in work as encountered during the execution of Work. Record data on Project Record Documents in accordance with requirements of Section 01 70 00.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 06 00

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Division 1 - General Requirements of the Project Manual governs the execution of all

Specification Sections within Divisions 2 through 28.

1.2 CODES

A. Where references are made on Drawings or Specifications to codes, they shall be considered an integral part of the Contract Documents as minimum standards. Nothing contained in the Contract Documents shall be so construed as to be in conflict with any law, bylaw or regulation of the municipal, State, Federal or other authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Perform Work in compliance with:

1. 2021 International Building Code, with amendments.

2. 2021 International Fire Code, with amendments.

3. 2021 International Mechanical Code, with amendments.

4. 2021 International Plumbing Code, with amendments.

5. 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, with amendments.

6. 2023 National Electric Code, with amendments.

7. 2021 International Existing Building Code, with amendments.

8. Applicable reference standards and requirements of:

a. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).

b. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

9. National, state and local barrier free codes, laws and ordinances.

1.3 GOVERNING LAWS

A. Additional information with legal implications regarding applicable governing laws and jurisdictions can be found in Conditions of Contract.

1.4 FIRE RATINGS

A. Where material, component, or assembly is required to be fire rated, fire rating shall be determined or listed by one of the following testing agencies or authorities:

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1. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

2. Factory Mutual Laboratories.

3. The National Board of Fire Underwriters.

B. Where reference is made to only one testing authority, equivalent fire rating as determined or listed by another of above testing authorities is acceptable if approved by applicable governing authorities having jurisdiction.

1.5 PERMITTING

A. Contractor shall, without additional expense to Owner, obtain necessary licenses and permits, and be responsible for complying with any Federal, state, county, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the Work, including, but not limited to, any laws or regulations requiring the use of licensed contractors to perform parts of the Work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Not Used.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 Not Used.

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SECTION 01 07 00

DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Division 1 - General Requirements of the Project Manual governs the execution of all

Specification Sections within Divisions 2 through 28.

1.2 SPECIFICATION TERMINOLOGY

A. "Directed", "Designated", "Selected", or words of similar import: Direction, designation, selection, or similar action of Engineer is intended unless otherwise stated.

B. "Require" and words of similar import: As required to complete the Work and as required by Engineer, unless otherwise stated.

C. "Perform": Contractor, at his own expense, shall perform operations necessary to complete Work, including furnishing of necessary labor, tools and equipment, and further including and installing of materials indicated, specified or required to complete such performance.

D. "Provide": Contractor, at his own expense, shall furnish and install Work complete in place and ready for use, including furnishing of necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment and transportation. Definitions apply same to future, present and past tenses, except word "provide" may mean "contingent upon" where such context is apparent.

E. "Other acceptable manufacturer", "equal", "acceptable equal", "equivalent", or words of similar import: It shall be understood that such words are followed by expression "in sole opinion of the Engineer" even though such words may not appear in print, unless otherwise stated.

F. "Acceptance", "acceptable", or words of similar import: Acceptance, acceptable or similar words shall be of Engineer, unless otherwise stated.

G. "At no extra cost to Owner", "With no extra compensation to Contractor", "At

Contractor's own expense", or words of similar import: Such terms shall be understood to mean that Contractor shall perform or provide specified operation of Work at no increase to Contract Sum stated in executed Contract.

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H. "NIC": Work of this Project which is not being performed or provided as part of

Contract; term shall mean "Not in This Contract" or "Not a Part of the Work to be

Performed or Provided by Contractor". "NIC" work is indicated as aid to Contractor in scheduling amount of time and materials necessary for completion of Contract.

1.3 SPECIFICATION SENTENCE STRUCTURE

A. Specifications are written in modified brief style. In general, words "the", "a", "an", "shall", "shall be", and "all" are not used. Requirements indicated and specified apply to all work of same kind, class, and type even though word "all" is not stated.

B. Simple imperative mood of sentence structure is used in Specification Sections which places verb as first word in sentence. Where such words as "perform", "provide", "install", "erect", "furnish", "connect", "test", or words of similar import are used, it shall be understood that such words include meanings of phrase "The Contractor

Shall..." before such words.

C. Standard paragraph titles and other identifications of subject matter in Specifications are intended as aid in locating and recognizing various requirements in Specifications.

Titles do not define, limit or otherwise restrict Specifications text. Capitalizing of words in text does not signify or mean that such words convey special or unique meanings having precedence over other parts of Contract Documents. Specification text shall govern over titling and shall be understood to be interpreted as a whole.

1.4 DOCUMENT ORGANIZATION

A. Organization of Project Manual and Contract Drawings are not intended to control or to lessen the responsibility of Contractor in dividing Work among his subcontractors, or in establishing extent of Work to be performed by any trade.

B. The Drawings, Specifications, and Supplementary Contract Documents are intended to be complimentary and to describe a complete Work. In cases of discrepancies, the

Engineer shall be the sole determiner of the intent. Such interpretations by Engineer shall be in writing, and shall be consistent with, and reasonably inferable from, the intent of Contract Documents. In all other cases, the more expensive or higher quality of the questionable items will govern.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 12 00

ALTERATION PROJECT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Division 1 - General Requirements of Project Manual governs the execution of all

Specification Sections within Divisions 2 through 28.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 01 01 00: Summary of Work.

B. Section 01 04 50: Cutting and Patching.

C. Section 01 30 00: Submittals.

D. Section 01 50 00: Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls.

E. Section 01 70 00: Contract Closeout.

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Schedule Work in sequence and within time specified in Section 01 01 00.

B. Submit separate detailed sub-schedule for alterations work, coordinate with

Construction Schedules. Indicate the following as a minimum:

1. Each stage of work and dates of occupancy of areas.

2. Date of Substantial Completion for each area of alterations work, as appropriate.

3. Trades and subcontractors employed in each stage.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Coordinate work of trades and schedule elements of alterations and renovation work by procedures and methods to expedite completion of Work.

B. In addition to demolition work specified in Division 2 through 28 and that specifically shown, cut, move or remove items as necessary to provide access or to allow alterations and new work to proceed including items as follows:

1. Repair or removal of unsanitary conditions.

2. Removal of abandoned items and items serving no useful purpose, such as abandoned piping, conduit and wiring.

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3. Removal of unsuitable or extraneous materials not indicated for salvage, such as abandoned furnishings and equipment, and debris, such as rotted wood, rusted metals and deteriorated concrete.

4. Cleaning of surfaces, and removal of surface finishes as needed to install new work and finishes.

C. Patch, repair and refinish existing items to remain, to specified condition for each material, with smooth transition to adjacent new items of construction.

D. Assign work of moving, removal, cutting and patching, to trades qualified to perform work in manner to cause least damage to each type of work and provide means of returning surfaces to appearance of new work.

E. Perform cutting and removal work to remove minimum necessary, and in manner to avoid damage to adjacent work. Cut finish surfaces such as masonry, tile, plaster or metals, by methods to terminate surfaces in straight line at natural point of division.

F. Perform cutting and patching as specified in Section 01 04 50.

G. Protect existing finishes, equipment and adjacent work which is scheduled to remain from damage. Protect existing and new work from weather and extremes of temperature. Maintain existing interior work above 60 degrees F. Provide weather protection, waterproofing, heat and humidity control as needed to prevent damage to remaining existing work and to new work.

H. Provide temporary enclosures to separate work areas from existing building and from areas occupied by Owner, and to provide weather protection.

I. Discoveries of construction, furnishings and articles having historic or private value shall remain in the possession of Owner.

1. Promptly notify Engineer of discovery.

2. Protect discovery from damage from elements of work.

3. Engineer will promptly transmit Owner's decision for disposition of discovery.

4. Contractor shall store items to be retained by Owner in safe, dry place on site, or shall dispose of items which Owner releases.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Salvage sufficient quantities of cut or removed material to replace damaged work of existing construction, when material is not readily obtainable on current market. Store salvaged items in dry, secure place on site.

B. Items not required for use in repair of existing work shall remain property of Owner.

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C. Do not incorporate salvaged or used material in new construction except with permission of Engineer.

2.2 PRODUCTS FOR PATCHING, EXTENDING AND MATCHING

A. Provide same products or types of construction as that in existing structure, as needed to patch, extend or match existing work. Generally, Contract Documents will not define products or standards of workmanship present in existing construction.

Contractor shall determine products by inspection and any necessary testing and by use of existing as sample of comparison.

B. Presence of product, finish or type of construction, requires that patching, extending or matching shall be performed as necessary to make Work complete and consistent to identical standards of quality.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Contractor's Examination of Site:

1. By executing contracts, Contractor and each subcontractor shall represent that they have:

a. Visited the site.

b. Made due allowances for difficulties and contingencies to be encountered.

c. Compared Contract Documents with work in place.

d. Informed themselves of existing conditions and work by others being performed.

e. Notified the Engineer of any ambiguity, inconsistency or error they have discovered within the Contract Documents or between the Contract

Documents and existing conditions.

2. Failure to visit site shall in no way relieve Contractor or subcontractor from furnishing materials or equipment or performing work that may be required to complete Work in accordance with Contract Documents at no additional cost.

3. Contractor or subcontractors will not be given extra payment for work related to conditions which can be determined by examinations of the site conditions.

4. Contractor or subcontractors will not be given extra payment for work related to ambiguities, inconsistencies or errors within the Contract Documents and the existing conditions, when such ambiguities, inconsistencies or errors are known or should have been known by Contractor or subcontractors prior to execution of

Contract, unless Contractor or subcontractors have notified Engineer in writing of such condition prior to execution of Owner/Contractor Agreement.

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3.2 PREPARATION

A. Existing building will remain in use by Owner.

B. Access by Contractor to portions of Owner's property beyond the actual area of Work under this Contract is denied, except where necessary to perform the Work, and then only with specific written approval from Owner for each incidence.

C. Contractor shall accept site and existing building in condition in which they exist at time he is given access to begin the Work.

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