Attachment_B.1_Specifications.pdf

gan t b runnett A R C H I T E C T S

Patuxent Wildlife Research Center

U.S. Geological Survey

Design for the Upgrade of the Animal Research Areas Utility Systems

Project Number B2007PTX99

Photo Credit Kathleen O’Malley - USGS

100% CD

10/14/2013

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Attachment B.1 Specifications

PROJECT DIRECTORY

Gant Brunnett Architects

USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Upgrade of the Animal Research Area Utilities Systems

Laurel, Maryland 20708

Project Number: G10PC00124 Date: 10/14/2013

Team Member Contact

Owner

USGS John Weant 12311 Beech Forest Road Phone: 301.497.5616 Laurel, Maryland 20708 Facsimile:

Architects

Gant Brunnett Architects, Inc. John Brunnett, AIA 15 West Mulberry Street Phone:410.234.8444 Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Facsimile:410.234.2964

Mechanical and Electrical Engineers

RMF Engineering Steven Devon 5525 Research Park Drive Phone:410.576.0505 Baltimore, Maryland 21218 Facsimile:410.385.0327

Civil Engineers

Daniel Consultants Richard Sobbott 8950 Route, 108E, Suite 229 Phone: 410.995.0090 Baltimore, Maryland 21244 Facsimile: 410.992.7038

Environmental Engineers

Buchart Horn, Inc. Mike Schober 3200 Koppers Street Phone: 1.800.274.2244 Baltimore, Maryland 21227 Facsimile:

Environmental, Health and Safety Engineers

Aerosol Monitoring Gary Urban 1331 Ashton Road Phone: 410.684.3327 Hanover, Maryland 21076 Facsimile: 410.684.3384

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Contents

Number of Pages

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 2

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of the Work 2 01 22 00 Unit Prices 2 01 28 10 Progress Meetings 2 01 29 73 Schedule of Values 1 01 32 00 Pre-Construction Meeting 1 01 32 16 Construction Progress Schedules 2 01 32 23 Survey and Layout Data 2 01 32 33 Photographic Documentation 1 01 33 00 Submittals Procedures 3 01 35 00 Special Procedures 5 01 42 19 References Standards 6 01 45 00 Quality Control 5 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 4 01 62 00 Product Options 2 01 62 00.01 Substitution Request 1 01 66 00 Product Storage & Handling Requirements 3 01 73 29 Cutting & Patching 3 01 74 00 Cleaning 3 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal 2 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 3 01 78 36 Warranties 2 01 78 39 Project Record Documents 3 01 78 43 Spare Parts & Maintenance Materials 1 01 79 00 Demonstration and Training 2

DIVISION 2 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 20 01 Construction Stakeout 2 02 41 13 Site Demolition 8 02 41 16 Building Demolition 3 02 82 13 Asbestos Abatement 38 02 83 13.00 20 Lead Hazard Control Activities 13 02 84 16 Handling of Lighting Ballasts and Lamps Containing PCBs and Mercury 7

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete 11 03 40 00 Precast Concrete 9

DIVISION 4 – MASONRY (Not Used)

DIVISION 5 – METALS (Not Used)

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DIVISION 6 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITIES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 7 06 17 53 Shop Fabricated Wood Trusses 2

DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 00 Thermal Insulation 4 07 41 14 Preformed Standing Seam Roofing 5 07 46 10 Siding 3 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 3 07 92 00 Joint Sealers 6

DIVISION 8 – OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 4 08 16 13 Fiberglass Doors 4 08 31 00 Access Doors and Panels 2 08 36 13 Sectional Overhead Doors 3 08 62 50 Tubular Daylighting System 4 08 70 00 Hardware 8 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 4

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

09 91 00 Painting 5

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 44 16 Fire Extinguishers and Cabinets 2

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (Not Used)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHING (Not Used)

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Not Used)

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (Not Used)

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION (Not Used)

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 13 Common Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 2 22 05 53 Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment 2 22 07 19 Plumbing Piping Insulation 2 22 10 05 Plumbing Piping 4 22 10 06 Plumbing Piping Specialties 2 22 13 53 Facility Septic System 11 22 30 00 Plumbing Equipment 2 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 3

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DIVISION 23 – HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 1 23 33 00 Air Duct Accessories 2 23 34 23 HVAC Power Ventilators 1 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 1 23 81 01 Terminal Heat Transfer Units 1

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 Common Work Results for Electrical 6 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 4 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 4 26 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems 5 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 6 26 05 53 Identification for Electrical Systems 6 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 4 26 24 16 Panelboards 6 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 5 26 28 13 Fuses 3 26 29 13 Enclosed Controllers 7 26 32 13 Engine Generators 12 26 36 00 Transfer Switches 6 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 6

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS (Not Used)

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND SECURITY (Not Used)

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 10 00 Site Clearing 3 31 14 13 Topsoil and Subsoil 4 31 20 00 Earth Moving 9 31 23 33 Trenching and Backfilling 13 31 25 13 Erosion and Sediment Control 8 31 41 00 Shoring 2

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 01 29.60 Patch Existing Pavement and Reset Utility Services 3 32 11 23 Aggregate Base Course 4 32 92 23.01 Turf Establishment 3

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 11 00 Water Utility Distribution Piping 30 33 16 14 Hydropneumatic Pressure Tank 3 33 21 00 Water Supply Well Pumps 2 33 21 13 Test Well Drilling and Development 11 33 31 00 Sanitary Utility Sewerage Piping 15 33 32 17 Quadplex Grinder Pump Station 7

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33 34 00 Sanitary Utility Sewerage Force Mains 17 33 41 00 Storm Utility Drainage Piping 7 33 44 19 Stormwater Facilities 4 33 47 00 Pond Equipment 2 33 48 00 Recycle Equipment 2 33 50 00 Point of Use Potable Water Treatment 3

DIVISION 37 –

37 37 00 Riprap Ditches 2

DIVISION 40 – PROCESS INTERGRATION

40 23 19 Pipe and Pipe Fittings 6 40 23 20 Valves and Piping Specialties 6 40 23 21 Testing Piping Systems 3

DIVISION 43 – PROCESS GAS AND LIQQUID HANDLING, PURIFICATION, AND STORAGE

EQUIPMENT

43 44 00 Carbon Filter System 4 43 45 00 Iron Removal System 3

DIVISION 44 – POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT

44 42 56.19 Submersible Grinder Pumps & Accessories 4 44 44 14 Chemical Feed Pumps 3

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

CIVIL DRAWINGS

CN-01 General Notes CN-02 Water and Sewer Notes and Sanitary Standard Details I CN-03 Sanitary Standard Details II CN-04 Sanitary and Stormwater Management Details III CN-05 Water Standard Details I CN-06 Water Standard Details II K-1 Endangered Species Area Key Plan K-2 Endangered Species Area Ultimate Development Plan C-1 Site Plan 1 C-2 Site Plan 2 C-3 Site Plan 3 C-4 Site Plan 4 C-5 Site Plan 5 C-6 Site Plan 6 C-7 Site Plan 7 C-8 Site Plan 8 C-9 Endangered Species Area Site Details C-10 E & S Notes and Details C-11 Erosion and Sediment Control Notes C-12 Storm Drain Profiles II C-13 Storm Drain Details C-14 Sanitary Profiles I C-15 Sanitary Profiles II C-16 Sanitary Details and Profiles I C-17 Sanitary Details and Profiles II C-18 Sanitary Details and Profiles III C-19 Sanitary Details I C-20 Sanitary Details II C-21 Water Profiles C-22 Water Details KK-1 Key Plan Coburn Area CC-1 Existing Condition Demolition Plan I CC-2 Existing Condition Demolition Plan 2 CC-3 Existing Condition demolition Plan 3 CC-4 Site Plan I CC-5 Site Plan 2 CC-6 Site Plan 3 CC-7 Site Details CC-8 Sewer Profiles CC-9 Coburn Area Site Details CC-10 Water and Drain Profiles II CC-11 Water Profiles

ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS

A000 Cover Sheet A101 Coburn Water Treatment Building Plan and Elevations A102 ESA Well No. 7 Water Treatment Building Plan & Elevations A103 ESA Well No. 18 Water Treatment Building Plan & Elevations A104 Details A105 Details

MECHANICAL DRAWINGS

M001 Mechanical Legend and Schedules M101 Endangered Species Floor Plans M102 Coburn Area Floor Plans and Sanitary Riser Diagram

ELECTICAL DRAWINGS

E001 Electrical Legend and Abbreviations ES101 ESA Electrical Site Plan ES102 Coburn Electrical Site Plan E101 Water Treatment Facilities Plan Electrical E201 ESA Electrical Risers & Schedules E202 Coburn Electrical Risers & Schedules E301 Electrical Details E302 Pump Control Diagrams

WATER TREATMENT

G-1 Drawing Index, General Notes, Abbreviations, & Legend SW-1 Coburn Area Pond Layout Plans SW-2 Coburn Area Pond Layout Plan & Sections D-1 ES Area Demolition Photos PM-1 ES Area Well No. 7 Tank Building PM-2 ES Area Well No. 18 Tank Building PM-3 Coburn Treatment Building Plan & Sections PM-4 Coburn Treatment Building Design Parameters PM-5 Standard Details

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Summary by References Work of Contract can be summarized by reference to the Contract, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, specifications sections as listed in the “Table of Contents” bound herewith, drawings as listed in “Drawings Index” bound herewith, addenda and modifications to the contract documents issued subsequent to the initial printing of this project manual, and including but not necessarily limited to printed matter referenced by any of these. It is recognized that work of Contract is also unavoidably affected or influenced by governing regulations, natural phenomenon including weather conditions, and other forces outside the contract documents.

B. Generally, without force or effect on the work of the contract, the work of the contract can be described to include, but is not limited to, the following:

Upgrade of the existing utility systems at the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center including but not limited to the following:

Construction of new deep water supply wells with backup generators Construction of new pump houses with water filtration Demolition of existing wells and pump houses Removal of hazardous materials Construction of new sanitary sewer and water lines Construction of new water circulation systems Construction of septic system and drain field Construction of captive animal ponds and filtration systems

C. Related Work Contract Documents indicate the work of the Contract, and related provisions of the project which may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

1. Existing site conditions and restrictions.

2. Other work prior to work of Contract.

3. Alterations and coordination with existing work.

4. Alternates which are work of Contract

5. Requirements for Owner occupancy during construction.

1.2 PROJECT/WORK IDENTIFICATION

A. General Name of project is “USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Upgrades of the Animal

Research Area Utility System” on contract documents by the Architect, Gant Brunnett Architects, Inc.

1.3 REFERENCED STANDARDS

Where reference is made to publications, tests, standard specifications, manufacturer's directions, data sheets, or other literature, latest edition published before date of specifications applies.

1.4 ABBREVIATED SPECIFICATIONS

Portions of specifications may be abbreviated or streamlined and include incomplete sentences.

Omission of words or phrases such as "Contractor shall,” "In conformity therewith," "shall be," "as

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noted on Drawings," "a," "an," "the,” and "all" are intentional. Omitted words and phrases will be supplied by inference in the same manner as they are for notes on the Drawings.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

NOT USED

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INITIAL SUBMISSIONS

A. Plan of Operations: Within 5 days following award of Contract, prepare rough draft of "Plan of

Operations" and review with Owner and Architect for acceptance. After discussing rough draft with Owner and Architect, make any necessary changes, prepare final draft, and resubmit.

Any later deviations from approved plan shall be discussed with and receive acceptance from Owner and Architect well in advance of proposed date for placing new plan in affect. Include following items in Plan of Operations:

1. Sequence of Operations;

2. Graphic schedule showing anticipated completion dates for various phases of work;

3. General information to assist Owner in planning arrangements for services and work not included in this Contract and in preparing for occupancy;

4. Other pertinent details that occur to Contractor, Owner, or Architect.

3.2 ARCHITECT'S ADMINISTRATIVE FORMS

A. Following forms published by American Institute of Architects shall be used in administration of contract.

TITLE AIA DOCUMENT NO.

Change Order G 701

Application and Certificate for Payment G 702

Certificate of Substantial Completion G 704

Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of Debts & Claims G 706

Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens G 706A

Consent of Surety to Final Payment G 707

Consent of Surety to Reduction in or Partial Release of Retainage G 707A

SECTION 01 22 00

UNIT PRICES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for unit prices.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Unit price is an amount proposed by the Contractor as part of the bid process to eastablish a price per unit of measurement for materials or services added to or deducted from the Contract Sum by incorporating the unit price stipulated in the Contractor’s bid form, and multiplying the unit price by the amount of work completed (work that is subject to unit pricing) to arrive at the amount of compensation to be paid the Contractor for the unit price work.

1.3 PROCEDURES

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

B. Owner reserves the right to reject Contractor’s measurement of work-in-place that involves use of established unit prices and to have this work measured, at Owner’s expense, by an independent surveyor.

C. A list of unit prices is included in Part 3. Specification sections referenced in the schedule contain requirements for materials described under each unit price.

D. The Owner reserves the right to withdraw the work described in the unit prices from the Work of the Contract and reduce the Contract stipulated fee by the dollar values assigned to the respective unit prices.

E. The Owner reserves the right to increase the Contract lump sum amount using the respective unit prices, if the measurement of the volume of unit price work exceeds the amount included in the Contract.

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PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 LIST OF UNIT PRICES

A. General: Provide a cost for each unit price item on the Bid Form:

Unit Price # 1 Addition or Reduction of Well Drilling and Development Depth:

A unit price shall be provided for development of new, drilled wells for developing the well to depths that are greater, or lesser, than the estimated depths indicated on the drawings and in the specifications. The unit price shall be inclusive of all labor, material, equipment and services necessary and incidental to the development of the additional, or decreased, amount of well depth including the drilling, the well casing, the drop tube, and the waterproof electrical cabling. Estimated Quantity: 50 linear feet of depth. A unit price shall be provided for the following casing sizes:

a) 6” casing

b) 14” casing

Unit Price # 2 Unsatisfactory Soil Conditions:

Removal of unsatisfactory material, off-site disposal of the material, and backfill with Engineered Fill in accordance with Specification Section “Earthwork”. Payment will be made for the actual number of cubic yards of fill material in place. Estimated Quantity: 50 cubic yards.

Unit Price # 3- Rock Excavation

Rock excavation in foundations and utility trenches; backfill with Engineered Fill in accordance with Specification Section “Earthwork.” Payment will be made for the actual number of cubic yards of rock removed. Estimated Quantity: 5 cubic yards.

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PROGRESS MEETINGS

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Scheduling and administration of progress meetings.

B. Preinstallation conferences.

1.2 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. The Contractor shall schedule, administer, provide agenda, record, and attend Progress Meetings. On-site Contractor coordination meetings will be held every other week for the duration of the Contract. The Contractor's project manager and/or superintendent shall attend.

B. The Contractor will correspond with the Owner for on-site arrangements, prepare agenda based on the last Progress Meeting, and establish and confirm each Progress Meeting to the Owner, Architect and other parties in advance of the next Progress Meeting date.

C. The Architect will preside and conduct the meetings, record minutes, and distribute copies after the Progress Meeting to participants, and to others affected by decisions made at the Progress Meetings.

D. Location of Meetings: Contractor’s on-site Conference Room.

E. Attendance: Owner, Architect, Contractor, and job superintendent. Subcontractors, and suppliers as appropriate to agenda; professional consultants shall attend as appropriate to agenda

F. Minimum Agenda:

1. Review of minutes of previous meetings.

2. Review of Work progress and on-site security.

3. Field observations, problems, and decisions.

4. Identification of problems that impede planned progress.

5. Review of submittals schedule and status of submittals.

6. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules.

7. Maintenance of progress schedule.

8. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules.

9. Planned progress during succeeding work period.

10. Coordination of projected progress.

11. Maintenance of quality and work standards.

12. Effect of proposed changes on progress schedule and coordination.

13. Other business relating to Work.

1.3 PREINSTALLATION CONFERENCES

A. When required in individual Specification Section, the Contractor shall advise the Architect of a Preinstallation Conference at Work Site in writing a minimum of 14 calendar days prior to commencing work of the Section.

B. Require attendance of entities directly affecting, or affected by, work of the Section.

C. Contractor shall prepare agenda, preside at conference, record minutes, and distribute copies within 5 working days after conference to participants, with copies as required to Owner and Architect.

1.4 SITE COORDINATION MEETING

A. In addition to the Progress Meetings, the Contractor shall be required to conduct Site

Coordination Meetings that will include other contractors on the site under separate contracts with the Owner.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 29 73

SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Procedures for preparation and submittal of Schedule of Values.

1.2 FORMAT

A. Follow general organization of the ‘Table of Contents’ of Project Manual for listing component parts. Identify each line item by number and title of major Specifications Section.

B. Coordinate and use naming and numbering as extracted/determined by listings from the

CPM Progress Schedule.

1.3 CONTENT

A. List installed value of each major item of work and each subcontracted item of Work as a separate line item to serve as a basis for computing values for Progress Payments as extracted/determined from the cost loaded CPM Progress Schedule. Round off values to nearest dollar. Indicate material cost separate from related labor cost for line items with values greater than $100,000.

B. For each major subcontract, list products and operations of that subcontract as separate line items.

C. Component listings shall each include a directly proportional amount of Contractor's overhead and profit.

D. For items on which payments will be requested for stored products, list sub-values for cost of stored products, with taxes listed separately.

E. The sum of values listed shall equal total Contract Sum.

1.5 SUBMITTAL

A. Submit 2 copies of the Schedule of Values 15 calendar days prior to first Application for

Payment to the Owner and two copies to the Architect. Form and content shall be acceptable to Owner.

B. Transmit under transmittal letter. Identify Project by title and number; identify Contract by number.

1.6 SUBSTANTIATING DATA

A. When the Owner and/or the and Architect/Engineer requires substantiating information, submit data justifying line item amounts in question.

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PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. Contractor participation in preconstruction conference.

1.2 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. Owner will schedule conference after Notice of Award.

B. Attendance: Owner, Architect/Engineer, and Contractor.

C. Agenda:

1. Submittal of executed bonds and insurance certificates.

2. Execution of Owner-Contractor Agreement.

3. Distribution of Contract Documents.

4. Submittal of list of subcontractors, list of products, schedule of values, and progress schedule, and shop drawing submittal schedule.

5. Designation of responsible personnel with emergency contact telephone numbers

(three persons minimum).

6. Procedures and processing of field decisions, submittals, substitutions, applications for payments, proposal requests, change orders, and Contract closeout procedures.

7. Scheduling.

8. Computer software programs SIF applicable, and distribution of computer generated reports to be utilized during construction.

9. Documentation in support of payment.

10. Equipment and material lists as specified.

11. Use of premises by Owner and Contractor.

12. Owner's requirements.

13. Construction facilities and controls provided by Owner.

14. Temporary utilities that may be provided by Owner and reimbursement procedures to

Owner by Contractor.

15. Site Security.

16. Schedules.

17. Procedures for testing.

18. Procedures for maintaining record documents.

19. Requirements for startup of equipment.

20. Requisitions for Payment.

21. Submittals.

22. Testing services.

23. Safety and housekeeping procedures.

24. Survey and building layout.

25. Progress photos

26. Inspection and acceptance of utility systems and equipment placed into service during construction period.

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CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Procedures for preparation and submittal of construction Progress Schedules and periodical updating.

1.2 FORMAT

A. Prepare Windows operating system compatible, Computer Driven Network Analysis System using the critical path method as outline in the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Publication "The Use of CPM in Construction - A Manual for General Contractors".

Include both site and building sequences.

B. Sequence of Listing: Logic diagrams shall be generated and plotted by computer. Plot size shall be such that all activity descriptions and durations are easily readable ( 24 inches by 36 inches min.). Plots shall be time scaled and show interdependency of all activities. Plot critical path in red color.

C. Provide printed reports as described below.

1.3 CONTENT

A. Logic diagrams shall include the following for each activity as a minimum. The Owner or

Architect may require additional information for each activity.

1. Actual costs vs. planned costs.

2. Activity node number(s).

3. Activity description.

4. Activity duration.

5. Activity float.

6. Critical path.

7. Restraints or "dummies".

8. Milestone dates.

B. Logic diagram shall also include procurement activities to include submittal, approval, and fabrication/delivery times. This procurement schedules shall be keyed to the submittal log.

C. Printed reports shall include the following information for each activity as a minimum. The

Owner or Architect may require additional information for each activity.

1. Activity node number(s).

2. Activity description.

3. Activity duration.

4. Activity cost.

5. Activity percent complete.

6. Activity crew size.

7. Activity early start and completion dates.

8. Activity late start and completion dates.

9. Float.

10. Activity Specification Section.

D. Printed reports shall be sorted as follows for each building:

1. I-J (ascending activity order).

2. Critical Path (or float).

3. Early start by critical path.

4. Specification Section with total earned and total percent complete.

5. Cash flow based on early completion by month.

6. Overall percent complete.

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1.4 MONTHLY UPDATES AND REVISIONS

A. Indicate progress of each activity to date of submittal, and projected completion date of each activity.

B. Identify activities modified since previous submittal, major changes in scope, and other identifiable changes.

C. Provide narrative report to define problem areas, anticipated delays, and impact on

Schedule. Report corrective action taken, or proposed, and its effect.

D. Revise and regenerate logic diagrams at the direction of the Owner/Architect if significant logic changes are proposed.

E. Generate cash flow/percent complete "S" curves with each update, comparing present status of project with original, as-planned schedule.

F. Provide charts recording total project float for each month.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit initial Schedules referenced in Article "FORMAT" of this Section at Preconstruction

Conference but, no later than 15 calendar days after Notice-to-Proceed Date to the Architect. After review, resubmit required revised data within 10 calendar days.

B. Submit revised Progress Schedules with each Application for Payment in both paper and computer readable formats.

C. Submit the number of opaque reproductions that Contractor requires, plus 4 copies that will be retained by Owner with each Application for Payment.

1.6 DISTRIBUTION

A. Distribute copies of reviewed Schedules to job site file, subcontractors, suppliers, and other concerned entities.

B. Instruct recipients to promptly report, in writing, problems anticipated by projects shown in

Schedules.

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SECTION 01 32 23

SURVEYS AND LAYOUT DATA

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Field Engineering and Surveying Services.

1.2 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Professional Surveyor: Registered Professional Land Surveyor or Property Line Surveyor of the discipline required for specific service on Project, licensed in the State of Maryland.

B. Re-establish and set control monuments in compliance with the Contract Drawings.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Survey Data: Submit name, address, and telephone number of Surveyor.

B. On request, submit documentation verifying accuracy of survey work.

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

1.4 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. Maintain complete, accurate log of control and survey work as it progresses.

B. Contractor shall conduct a monthly review of Record Documents. Contractor shall maintain these documents current and if not, payment may be withheld from the Contractor because documents are unacceptable during review by Architect.

C. On completion of all site improvements, prepare a certified reproducible, 4 mil mylar survey sheet showing topographic contours, dimensions, locations, angles, and elevations of constructed site work, utilities, and building locations with other pertinent data.

(Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION

A. Verify locations of survey control points prior to starting work. Promptly notifying Architect of any discrepancies discovered.

3.2 SURVEY REFERENCE POINTS

A. Establish and protect survey control points prior to starting site work; preserve permanent reference points during construction. Make no changes without prior written notice to Owner and Architect.

B. Promptly report to Owner and Architect the loss or destruction of any reference point or relocation required because of changes in grades or other reasons. Replace dislocated survey control points, at no cost to the Owner, based on original survey control.

3.3 SURVEY REQUIREMENTS

A. Establish a minimum of 2 permanent bench marks on the site, referenced to established control points. Record locations with horizontal and vertical data on Project Record Documents.

B. Establish lines and levels, locate and lay out by instrumentation and similar appropriate means:

1. Site improvements, including pavements; stakes for grading, fill and topsoil placement; and utility locations, slopes, and invert elevations.

2. Perimeter of building structures and finish floor elevation.

C. Periodically verify layouts by same means to maintain horizontal and vertical control.

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PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

A. Construction Photography.

B. Submittals.

1.2 PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES

A. Provide (2) complete compact disk copies of digital photographs, of site and construction throughout progress of Work.

1.3 PHOTOGRAPH FORMAT

A. Full color; minimum 16.0 mega pixel digital resolution photograph file; converted to JPG format for viewing.

B. Identification: Provide an individual file number for each digital photograph. Provide a separate Microsoft Word file that lists the photograph number, name of Project, phase, orientation of view, date and time of view, name and address of photographer, and photographer's numbered identification of exposure.

2.1 PHOTOGRAPH FILES

A. Deliver digital file copies of photographs to Owner, at each Application for Payment submission with one hard copy 4X6 print of each photograph. Catalog and index photograph files in chronological sequence; provide typed table of contents.

B. Provide photographer's release of copyrights at job completion.

3.1 TECHNIQUE

A. Provide factual presentation.

B. Provide correct exposure and focus, high resolution and sharpness, maximum depth of field, and minimum distortion.

3.2 VIEWS

A. Provide complete set of not less than (30) different views of the project, at the start of construction and at Substantial Completion.

B. Consult with Owner Representative or Architect for instructions on views required.

3.3 QUANTITY OF PHOTOGRAPHS

A. Take sufficient number of photographs to document progress of the work at the end of each and every week; not less than (20) different views each week.

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SUBMITTALS PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes:

1. Submittal procedures

2. Proposed products list

3. Shop drawings

4. Product data

5. Samples

6. Manufacturers' instructions

7. Manufacturers' certificates

1.2 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Consecutively number all submittals.

1. When material is resubmitted for any reason, transmit under a new letter of transmittal and with a new transmittal number.

2. On re-submittals, cite the original submittal number for reference.

B. Accompany each submittal with a letter of transmittal showing all information required for identification and checking.

C. Identify Project, Contractor, subcontractor or supplier; pertinent Drawing sheet and detail number(s), and specification Section number, as appropriate.

D. The Contractor shall stamp all submittals with a statement “(Name of Contractor) has reviewed this submittal and coordinated this product with the work of the contract, and further certifies that this product complies in every aspect with the requirements of the Contract Documents”. Any deviations from the requirements of the Contract Documents or variation from the specified product shall be described in detail in writing in a cover letter to the submittal.

E. On at least the first page of each component of the submittal, and elsewhere as required for positive identification, show the submittal number in which the item was included.

F. Identify variations from Contract Documents and product of system limitations which may be detrimental to successful performance of the completed Work.

G. Provide space for Architect review stamps.

H. Make submittals far enough in advance of scheduled dates for installation to provide time required for reviews, for securing necessary approvals, for possible revisions and resubmittals, and for placing orders and securing delivery.

I. In scheduling, allow at least ten (10) working days for review following receipt of this submittal.

J. Architect's review does not relieve the Contractor and subcontractor from responsibility for errors which may exist in the submitted data.

K. Revisions:

1. Make revisions required.

2. If the Contractor considers any required revision to be a change, he shall make notification as provided for in the General Conditions.

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3. Make only those revisions directed or approved.

L. Unless otherwise specified, make submittals in groups containing all associated items to assure that information is available for checking each item when it is received.

1. Partial submittals may be rejected as not complying with the provisions of the

Contract.

2. The Contractor may be held liable for delays so occasioned.

M. Maintain an accurate submittal log for the duration of the Work, showing current status of all submittals at all times. Make the submittal log available to the Architect for his review upon request.

1.3 PROPOSED PRODUCTS LIST

A. Submit complete list of major products proposed for use, with name of manufacturer, trade name, and model number of each product.

B. For products specified only by reference standards, give manufacturer, trade name, model or catalog designation, and reference standards.

1.4 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Shop drawings shall not be reprints of the Contract Drawings.

B. All deviations from the contract documents shall be highlighted on the shop drawings and further enumerated in detail in writing on a separate cover letter to the submittal.

C. Scale and measurements: Make shop drawings accurately to a scale sufficiently large to show all pertinent aspects of the item and its method of connection to the Work.

D. Types of prints required:

1. Submit Shop Drawings in the form of sepias of each sheet plus 3 copies which will be retained by the Architect.

E. The Architects review comments will be shown on the sepia, which will be returned to the

Contractor for copying and distribution.

1.5 PRODUCT DATA

A. Submit the number of copies which the Contractor requires, plus 3 copies, which will be retained by the Architect, but not more than (6) copies.

B. Mark each copy to identify applicable products, models, options, and other data.

Supplement manufacturers' standard data to provide information unique to this project.

C. After review, distribute as required.

1.6 SAMPLES

A. Submit samples to illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of the Product, with integral parts and attachment devices. Coordinated sample submittals for interfacing work.

B. Submit samples of finishes in color ranges specified, textures, and patterns for Architect selection.

C. Include identification on each sample, with full Project information. This identification shall be securely affixed to the sample.

D. One of each of the samples submitted as specified in individual specification Sections will be retained by Architect.

E. Reviewed samples which may be used in the Work are indicated in individual specification Sections.

1.7 MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS

A. When specified in individual specification Sections, submit manufacturers' printed instructions for delivery, storage, assembly, installation, adjusting, and finishing, in quantities specified for Product Data.

B. Identify conflicts between manufacturers' instructions and Contract Documents.

1.8 MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATES

A. When specified in individual specification Sections, submit manufacturers' certificate to

Architect for review, in quantities specified for Product Data.

B. Indicate material or product conforms to or exceeds specified requirements. Submit supporting reference date, affidavits, and certifications as appropriate.

C. Certificates may be recent or previous test results on material or product, but must be acceptable to Architect.

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SPECIAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

Drawings and general provisions of this Contract, including the General Conditions, apply to the work of this section.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. The types of minimum requirements for procedures and performance or control work of a general nature include but are not necessarily limited to the following categories:

1. General installation provisions

2. Coordination and meetings

3. Surveys and records

4. Limitations for use of site

5. Workmanship

6. Cleaning and protection

7. Conservation and salvage

1.3 OWNER’S OCCUPANCY OF THE SITE

The Owner will occupy the site during the work of the Contract. The Contractor shall allocate use of the site to allow the Owner’s free use of the areas of the Owner’s property outside the immediate Construction site. The Contractor shall at all times, without exception, maintain clear and un-obstructed exits and entrances from the site for emergency vehicles.

1.4 EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS

The Owner makes no guarantee as to the accuracy of the data shown on the drawings as existing conditions. The Contractor shall verify all pre-existing conditions on the site prior to the start of work.

“There are no known archeological sites within the work area. Should any human remains, artifacts, building foundations, or other archeological evidence be uncovered, Contractor shall suspend operations at the site of discovery; notify the Refuge Manager immediately of the finding; and continue operations in other areas. Included with the notification shall be a brief statement of the location and details of the finding.”

1.5 PERMITS AND PUBLIC AGENCY APPROVALS

The Contractor shall be responsible for the expense of all permits required by Agencies having jurisdiction. A building permit and a grading permit are not required from Prince George’s County.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the following minimum requirement for permits and public agency approvals:

A. Well Permits

B. Soil Conservation District Inspection and Approval of Sediment and Erosion Control.

C. Prince Georges County Health Department Inspection and Approval of Septic System

Construction.

D. Coordination with PEPCO for delivery of primary electrical power to the project locations.

1.6 SMOKING

Smoking is strictly prohibited at the job site at all times.

1.7 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO ONGOING RESEARCH PROJECTS

A. The project site and the area of the work of the Contract include scientific research facilities

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with ongoing research projects involving live, captive animals (birds, cranes, ducks, etc.).

B. The Contractor shall meet with the Owner, and members of the science research teams, to identify the specific arrangements for protection of the captive animals when construction activities are in close proximity to the research areas.

C. The Contractor shall incorporate and accommodate restrictions on work hours and periods of time into the project schedule at the direction of the Owner.

D. Research areas that are part of the work and are extremely sensitive to human presence include the following:

1. Endangered Species Area: Outdoor pens that house cranes that cannot come into contact with humans at anytime.

2. Coburn Area: Outdoor pens that house waterfowl that are sensitive to construction activities.

E. Animal caretakers will move captive animals away from the immediate vicinity of construction activity when sufficient notice is provided by the Contractor. Sufficient notice shall be (7) calendar days.

1.8 PROJECT WORK AND ACCESS CONSTRAINTS

A. The Contractor shall be bound to the following constraints:

1. No access by the Contractor to the endangered species area of the project site from

January 15, 2014 through July 31, 2014.

2. Work, at any part of the project site, on weekend days, or holidays, shall be subject to approval by the Owner with a minimum of (7) days advance notice.

3. The week day work hours shall be 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, local time. The Contractor shall obtain approval from the Owner for working beyond these hours.

4. Utility outages initiated by the Contractor related to electrical power, water service, or sanitary sewer discharge are not allowed for more than 30 minutes. The Contractor shall provide emergency back-up electrical power and/or water service for all outages.

5. Construction of the new duck ponds and new water filtration/re-circulation systems in the Coburn Captive Colony Pens shall be accomplished by disturbing only one row of

(8) existing ponds at one time.

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PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 LAYING OUT WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out their own work and be responsible for all lines, elevations, and measurements of work they execute under Contract. They must exercise proper precaution to verify figures shown on Drawings before laying out work.

B. The Contractor shall take field measurements prior to preparation of shop drawings and fabrication, to ensure proper fitting of work.

3.2 GENERAL WORKMANSHIP

A. Workmanship shall be neat, thorough, substantial, and conform to following, unless otherwise indicated or specified.

B. Units: Set level, plumb, or true to other lines indicated. Fit neatly and closely together and anchor firmly in place.

C. Surfaces:

1. Level, plumb, true to indicated plane;

2. Smooth, flat;

3. Uniform in color and texture;

4. Clean and neat in appearance.

D. Joints and seams: Conceal where possible, except where otherwise indicated or specified.

E. Joints and seams exposed to view:

1. Neat, straight, tight, flush, smooth, uniform, strong;

2. Plumb, level, or otherwise true to line indicated;

3. Located where least conspicuous;

4. Construct to prevent opening;

5. Equally spaced;

6. Obtain Architect's written acceptance of joints and seams exposed to view, except where such exposure is shown or specified.

F. Windows and Doors: generally, throughout the project, window frames and doorframes shall fit within the rough openings with not more than 3/8” around the perimeter of the frame.

G. Coursing: Uniform, accurately spaced, modular unless otherwise noted.

H. Corners: straight, square, sharp, neat, plumb, level, or true to other lines indicated.

I. Anchors, fastenings, connections, accessories:

1. Provide anchors, fastenings, framing, supports, hangers, bracing, brackets, straps, angles, bolts, etc., adequate in size, design, and quantity to set and connect work rigidly in place and to safely sustain stresses to which they will normally be subjected.

2. Conceal such work where possible, except where otherwise indicated or specified.

3. Such items exposed to view shall be equally spaced, located where least conspicuous and neat in appearance. Obtain Architect's written acceptance of exposed items except where such exposure is shown or specified.

3.3 MANUFACTURER’S DIRECTIONS

All manufactured articles, materials, equipment, fixtures, and accessories shall be handled, stored, applied, installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned, and conditioned as manufacturers direct, unless Architect otherwise indicates, specifies, or directs, in writing.

3.4 GENERAL INSTALLATION PROVISIONS

A. Manufacturer’s Instructions

1. Where installations include manufactured products, comply with manufacturer’s applicable instructions and recommendations for installation, to the extent these are more explicit or more stringent than requirements indicated in the contract documents.

2. All manufactured articles, materials, equipment, fixtures, and accessories shall be handled, stored, applied, installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned, and conditioned as manufacturers direct, unless Architect otherwise indicates, specifies, or directs, in writing.

3. Inspect each item of materials or equipment immediately prior to installation, and reject damaged and defective items.

4. Provide attachment and connection devices and methods for securing work properly as it is installed; true to line and level, and within recognized industry tolerances if not otherwise indicated. Allow for expansions and building movements. Provide uniform joint widths in exposed work, organized for best possible visual effect. Refer questionable visual effect choices to the Architect for final decision.

5. Recheck measurements and dimensions of the work, as an integral step of starting each installation.

6. Install work during conditions of temperature, humidity, exposure, forecasted weather, and status of project completion which will ensure best possible results for each unit of work, in coordination with entire work. Isolate each unit of work from non-

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compatible work, as required to prevent deterioration.

7. Coordinate enclosure of work with required inspections and tests, so as to minimize necessity of uncovering work for that purpose.

B. Mounting Heights Where mounting heights are not indicated, mount individual units of work at industry recognized standard mounting heights for applications indicated. Refer questionable mounting height choices to the Architect for final decision.

3.5 COORDINATION OF ALL WORK OF THE CONTRACT

Prepare, communicate and distribute to each entity performing work at the project instructions on required coordination activities, including required notices, reports and attendance at meetings. Take all necessary action to coordinate separate contractors where interfacing of work is required. The Contractor is responsible for reviewing all of the separate systems, equipment, finishes and appurtenances of the project in advance of their fabrication, delivery, and construction. The Contractor shall layout all work of the contract in advance of fabrication, delivery and construction, and shall resolve all interference between the separate systems, equipment, finishes and appurtenance components.

B. Coordination Drawings Where work by separate entities requires off-site fabrication of products and materials which must be accurately interfaced and closely intermeshed to produce required results, prepare coordination drawings to indicate how work shown by separate shop drawings will be interfaced, intermeshed, and sequenced for installation. Comply with submittal requirements of “Submittals” section.

C. Responsibility for Quality Assurance:

The Contractor is responsible for the timing and/or scheduling of the ordering, shipping, fabrication, delivery and installation of all materials at all times throughout the contract.

Payment by the Owner for stored materials shall not be an indication of acceptance of those materials with regards to the quality, size, fit or dimensional accuracy. The Owner does not waive the Owner’s right to reject un-satisfactory, un-acceptable materials, by way of payment for stored materials.

3.6 SURVEYS AND RECORDS

Working from lines and levels established by the property survey, and as shown in relation to the work, establish and maintain bench marks and other dependable markers to set lines and levels for the work at each story of construction and elsewhere on the site as needed to properly locate each element of the entire project. Calculate and measure required dimensions as shown (within recognized tolerances if not otherwise indicted); do not scale drawings to determine dimensions. Advice tradesmen performing the work of marked lines and levels provided for their use in layout of work.

B. Surveyor Engage a Registered Land Surveyor or a Professional Engineer experienced and specializing in land survey work, to perform services specified in this article.

C. Survey Procedures Verify layout information shown on the drawings, in relation to the property survey and existing bench marks, before proceeding with layout of actual work. As work proceeds check every major element for line, level and plumb (where applicable), and maintain an accurate surveyor’s log or record book of such checks, available for the Architect’s reference at reasonable times. Record deviations from required lines and levels, and advise the Architect promptly upon detection of deviations exceeding indicated or recognized tolerances. Record deviations which are accepted (not corrected) on record drawings.

D. Final Property Survey Immediately before the time of substantial completion, prepare a final property survey showing significant features (real property) resulting from construction of the project.

Include on the survey a certification, signed by the surveyor, to the effect that principal lines and levels of the project are accurately positioned as shown on the survey.

1. Submit 2 print and 1 digital copies of final survey.

3.7 LIMITATIONS FOR USE OF SITE

In addition to site utilization limitations and requirements shown on the drawings, and indicated by other contract documents, administer allocation of available space equitably among entities needing access and space, so as to produce best overall efficiency in performance of total work of project. Schedule deliveries so as to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on site.

3.8 TRADESPERSONS AND WORKMANSHIP STANDARDS

Investigate and maintain procedures to ensure that persons performing work at site are skilled and knowledgeable in methods and craftsmanship needed to produce required quality levels for workmanship in completed work. Remove and replace work which does not comply with workmanship standards as specified and as recognized in the construction industry for applications indicated. Remove and replace other work damaged or deteriorated by faulty workmanship or its replacement.

3.9 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

During handling and installation of work at the project site, clean and protect work in progress and adjoining work on a basis of perpetual maintenance. Apply suitable protective covering on newly installed work where reasonably required to ensure freedom from damage or deterioration at time of substantial completion; otherwise, clean and perform maintenance on newly installed work as frequently as necessary through remainder of construction period. Adjust and lubricate operable components to ensure operability without damaging effects.

B. Limiting Exposures of Work To the extent possible through reasonable control and protection methods, supervise performance of work in a manner and by means which will ensure that none of the work is subject to dangerous, damaging, or otherwise deleterious exposures during construction period. Such exposures include (where applicable, but not by way of limitation) static loading, dynamic loading, internal pressures, external pressures, high or low temperatures, thermal shock, high or low humidity, air contamination or pollution, water, ice, solvents, chemical, light, radiation, puncture, abrasion, heavy traffic, soiling, bacteria, insect infestation, combustion, electrical current, high speed operation, improper lubrication, unusual wear, misuse, incompatible interface, destructive testing, misalignment, excessive weathering, unprotected storage, improper shipping/handling,…