Attach_JA1.8_Section_01_60_00.pdf

Attachment JA-1.8 Solicitation Number FA5004-15-B-C006

REPAIR CH&PP COAL CAR SHAKER SECTION 01 60 00

EIELSON AFB, ALASKA MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

PROJECT NO.: FTQW 11-1005

Design Alaska, Inc. 01 60 00 - 1

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF THIS SECTION

A. Products.

B. Transportation and Handling.

C. Storage and Protection.

D. Product Options.

E. Substitutions.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 01 33 00 – Submittals.

B. Section 01 40 00 – Quality Control.

1.3 PRODUCTS

A. Products include material, equipment, and systems.

B. Reference to any equipment, material, article or patented process by trade name, make, or catalog number, shall be regarded as establishing a standard of quality, and shall not be construed as limiting competition.

C. The Contractor shall only use equipment, components, products, materials, articles and processes that comply with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

D. Components required to be supplied in quantity within a Specification Section shall be the same, and shall be interchangeable.

E. Do not reuse materials and equipment removed from existing structure, except as specifically required, or allowed, by Contract Documents.

F. Unless specifically allowed, provide products and systems that do not contain asbestos or asbestos-containing materials.

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EIELSON AFB, ALASKA MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

PROJECT NO.: FTQW 11-1005

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1.4 TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING

A. Transport products by methods to avoid product damage; deliver in undamaged condition in manufacturer's unopened containers or packaging, dry.

B. Provide equipment and personnel to handle products by methods to prevent soiling or damage.

C. Promptly inspect shipments to assure that products comply with requirements, quantities are correct, and products are undamaged.

1.5 STORAGE AND PROTECTION

A. Store products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, with seals and labels intact and legible. Store sensitive products in weather-tight enclosures; maintain within temperature and humidity ranges required by manufacturer's instructions.

B. For exterior storage of fabricated products, place on sloped supports above ground. Cover products subject to deterioration with impervious sheet covering; provide ventilation to avoid condensation.

C. Store loose granular materials on solid surfaces in a well-drained area; prevent mixing with foreign matter.

D. Arrange storage to provide access for inspection. Periodically inspect to assure products are undamaged, and are maintained under required conditions.

1.6 PRODUCT OPTIONS

A. Products specified by reference standards or by description only: Use any product meeting those standards.

B. Products specified by naming one or more manufacturers followed by the term "No Substitutions": Use only specified manufacturers, no substitutions allowed.

C. Products specified by naming one or more manufacturers followed by the term “or equal”:

Submit a request for substitution for any manufacturer not specifically named.

D. When only one product manufacturer is specified, it is intended only to establish the level of quality against which the proposed substitutions shall be judged, and shall not be construed as attempting to limit competition.

E. Where material, components, products, processes or equipment are not specified or indicated in the Drawings or Specifications, the Contractor shall select those which best meet the needs of the Project. These items shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to use.

REPAIR CH&PP COAL CAR SHAKER SECTION 01 60 00

EIELSON AFB, ALASKA MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

PROJECT NO.: FTQW 11-1005

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1.7 SUBSTITUTIONS:

A. Whenever a material, article or piece of equipment is identified in the Contract Documents by reference to manufacturer's or vendor's names, trade names, catalog numbers, etc., it is intended to establish a minimum standard. Unless otherwise noted any material, article or equipment of other manufacturers or vendors which will perform adequately the duties imposed by the general design of the Project will be considered equally acceptable; provided, the material, article or equipment so proposed is, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, of equal substance, function, dimension, appearance and quality.

B. The Contractor may submit to the Contracting Officer, for his consideration: alternate equipment, components, products, material, articles or processes to the items specified or indicated in the Contract Documents, which, in the Contractor's opinion, fully complies with the design intent and requirements of the Contract Documents.

C. Prior to the bid opening, the Offeror shall make his own determination in selecting which specified or substitute equipment to base his proposal upon. Substituted items shall be equal to or better than that specified or indicated in regards to quality, workmanship, finish, space requirements, electrical requirements, performance, or warranties.

D. No items will be considered for "or equal" approval prior to Contract Award.

E. After the bid opening, the Contractor shall submit sufficient data in accordance with this Section to establish equality. The Contracting Officer shall be the sole judge of equality and acceptability.

F. Document each request with complete data substantiating compliance of proposed substitution with Contract Documents.

G. For each item for which he proposes a substitution, the Contractor shall indicate on the AF Form 3000, “Material Approval Submittal”, with the words "SUBSTITUTION" in bold and legible letters.

H. The Contractor shall list, on the "EXCEPTION PAGE" of the submittal, all deviations or exceptions the proposed substitution has, as compared to the specified item that may affect the Contracting Officer's decision of approval of the substitution. This includes, but is not limited to, features such as:

Warranty period, periodic maintenance requirements, design life of components, energy consumption, materials of construction, availability of spare parts, included additional features or capabilities, compatibility with other items or with the construction.

I. Request for substitution constitutes a representation that the Contractor:

1. Has investigated proposed product and determined that it meets or exceeds, in all respects, specified product.

2. Will provide the same warranty for the substitution as for the specified product.

3. Will coordinate installation and make other changes that may be required for Work to be complete in all respects.

4. Waives claim for additional costs that may subsequently become apparent.

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EIELSON AFB, ALASKA MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

PROJECT NO.: FTQW 11-1005

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J. Acceptance of substitute materials will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any changes in his own work or in the work of other crafts caused by the substitution. Any additional costs resulting from substitutions are the responsibility of the Contractor.

K. Any proposed substitution whose characteristics differ from the specified item to such an extent as to necessitate changes in the mechanical, electrical or other basic design of the Project, shall include the cost of any such changes, the design and the cost of design, which costs shall be borne by the Contractor. Determination of a substitution request will be based on the Contracting Officer's comparisons as to quality, adaptability, aesthetics, Contract amount change, if applicable, etc., between the proposed substitution and specified item.

L. Substitutions will not be considered when they are indicated or implied on Shop Drawings or Product Data submittals without separate written request, or when acceptance will require substantial revision of Contract Documents.

M. Only one request for substitution will be considered for each product. When substitution is not accepted, provide specified product.

N. If, during the progress of the project, the Contracting Officer becomes aware of a deviation not listed on the exception page of the submittal for a substitution that is detrimental to the project or the Government, the Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to replace the substitution with a specified or equal item at no additional cost to the Government.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION