Goodenough_Combined_Specs.pdf

JUNE 2026

GOODENOUGH VAULT TOILET REPLACEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 – SUMMARY

012000 - MOBILIZATION

012200 – UNIT PRICES

013300 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

014000 – QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

016000 – PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

017300 – EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

017700 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

024116 – STRUCTURAL DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

034005 – PRECAST CONCRETE – VAULT TOILET

END OF SECTION

SUMMARY

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SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Work covered by the Contract Documents.

2. Use of premises.

3. Specification formats and conventions.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Identification: Goodenough Vault Toilet Replacement

1. Project Location: Lat: 42.653783°, Long: -112.279167°, Bannock County, Idaho.

B. The Work consists of the following:

1. Removal and replacement of (1) 1,000-gallon single vault toilet.

C. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.

1.3 USE OF PREMISES

A. Contractor shall have full use of premises for construction operations during construction period. Contractor's use of premises is limited only by Government right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of work.

B. Schedule operations so that Work is conducted during regular office hours which are 7:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.

C. Schedule and sequence operations necessary to complete the work, including coordination with other crafts relative to the Contractor's requirements. Schedule Work in such manner as to avoid delays in overall construction and permit proper installation of work.

D. Use of Site: Limit use of premises to work in areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Site will remain open to the public during the duration of the construction project.

2. Contractor shall protect public from active work zones with temporary fencing or barricades for the duration of construction, along with warning signage at the perimeter. Contractor shall maintain physical separation between the public and active work areas, excavations, and staged materials/equipment at all times.

3. Existing Utilities: There are no existing utilities within the project site.

4. Roadway: Keep roadway serving premises clear and available to the public, Government, Government employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

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a. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of the roadway.

b. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

1.4 SPECIFICATION FORMATS AND CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Format: The Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections using the 50-division format and CSI/CSC's "MasterFormat" numbering system.

1. Division 1: Sections in Division 1 govern the execution of the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

B. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations.

These conventions are as follows:

1. Abbreviated Language: Language used in the Specifications and other Contract Documents is abbreviated. Words and meanings shall be interpreted as appropriate.

Words implied, but not stated, shall be inferred as the sense requires. Singular words shall be interpreted as plural, and plural words shall be interpreted as singular where applicable as the context of the Contract Documents indicates.

2. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications.

Requirements expressed in the imperative mood are to be performed by Contractor.

Occasionally, the indicative or subjunctive mood may be used in the Section Text for clarity to describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by Contractor or by others when so noted.

a. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

C. Terminology: In Divisions 2 through 33 specification sections, all references to “Owner” have been replaced with the term “Government” or “Contracting Officer” (when referring to the person acting for the Government). All references to “Architect” have been replaced with the term “Contracting Officer”.

D. Division 01 General Requirements: Requirements of Sections in Division 01 apply to the work of all Sections in the Specifications.

E. Contract Times: “Days” referred to in the Specifications are defined as calendar days.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 011000

MOBILIZATION

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SECTION 012000 - MOBILIZATION

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The work consists of the mobilization and demobilization of the contractor's forces and equipment necessary for performing the work required under the Contract. This work shall consist of preparatory work and operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site, and for all other work and operations that must be performed or that cause costs to be incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site.

B. This item also includes the cost of transportation of Contractor’s personnel, materials, and equipment to and from the job site during accomplishment of the project.

C. The cost of any required bonds may also be included in mobilization.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. The Contractor shall do the necessary preparatory work and operations, including but not limited to, those required for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site to assure completion of the project within the required time frames.

3.2 BASIC MOBILIZATION

A. Mobilization for contact work at or near major administrative sites as identified in the contract documents.

PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 PROGRESS PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE AS FOLLOWS

A. When 5 percent or more of the original bid amount (per site) is earned from other pay items, 25 percent of the amount for mobilization will be paid.

B. When 10 percent or more of the original bid amount (per site) is earned from other pay items, 50 percent of the amount for mobilization will be paid

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C. When 50 percent or more of the total amount (per site) is earned, 100 percent of the amount bid for mobilization will be paid.

D. The total of all payments shall not exceed the original contract amount for this item.

END OF SECTION 011000

UNIT PRICES

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SECTION 012200 - UNIT PRICES

1.1 SUMMARY

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

1.2 DEFINITIONS

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

1.3 PROCEDURES

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

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

C. List of Unit Prices: 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.

3.1 LUMP SUM PAYMENT ITEMS

A. Payment items for the work of this Contract for which contract lump sum payments will be made are listed in the BIDDING SCHEDULE and described below.

B. Lump Sum items are inclusive of all materials, labor, parts, assembly, and installation in order to produce a functional product. All costs for items of work, which are not specifically mentioned to be included in a particular lump sum payment item, shall be included in the listed lump sum item most closely associated with the work involved.

C. The lump sum price and payment made for each item listed shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, and performing any associated Contractor quality control, environmental protection, meeting safety requirements, tests and

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3.2 UNIT PRICE PAYMENT ITEMS

A. Payment items for the work of this Contract for which unit price payments will be made are listed in the BIDDING SCHEDULE and described below.

B. Unit price items are inclusive of all materials, labor, parts, assembly, and installation in order to produce a unit of the product. All costs for items of work, which are not specifically mentioned to be included in a particular unit price payment item, shall be included in the listed unit price item most closely associated with the work involved.

C. The unit price and payment made for each item listed shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, and performing any associated Contractor quality control, environmental protection, meeting safety requirements, tests and reports, and for performing all work required for which separate payment is not otherwise provided.

D. Quantities regarding unit prices shall be assumed to follow the quantities listed in the bid schedule. If the Contractor suspects a change in the unit quantities, measurement can be made to adjust the final quantity of an item. If the quantity of an item cannot be measured at final condition the contractor shall produce construction documentation collected during construction to demonstrate the quantity.

3.3 SUMMARY OF BID ITEMS

A. The intent of the following paragraphs is to explain, in general, what is and what is not included in a bid item, and the limits or cut-off points where one bid item ends, and another begins. If no bid item exists for a portion of the work, include the costs in a related bid item.

B. BID ITEM 1 - MOBILIZATION: This item includes all preparatory work and operations, including those necessary to the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to the project site; bonds, work layout; other work and operations which must be performed, or costs incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site. It will be paid for as a lump sum.

C. BID ITEM 2 – REMOVAL OF EXISTING VAULT TOILET: This item includes labor and equipment to remove and dispose of (1) existing 1,000-gallon vault toilet identified in the drawings. Item includes transport locally for disposal of t h e r e m o v e d v a u l t t o i l e t .

Item will be paid for as a lump sum.

D. BID ITEM 3 – VAULT TOILET: Item includes procurement and installation of the 1,000-gallon Single Vault toilet in the location indicated on the plans. Item includes all materials, equipment, and labor necessary for installation. Installation shall be per manufacturer guidelines and as directed by the Government. Item will be paid for as a lump sum.

END OF SECTION 012200

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

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SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, Design Computations, and other submittals.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Contracting Officer's responsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Contracting Officer's responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

1.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Contracting Officer's receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including resubmittals.

1. Initial Review: Allow 14 calendar days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required. Contracting Officer will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. Resubmittal Review: Allow 14 calendar days for review of each resubmittal.

B. Identification:

1. Include on each submittal:

a. Project name.

b. Contract number.

c. Contractor’s name.

d. Contractor’s contact information.

e. Specification section/product being submitted.

f. Date.

C. Transmittal: Transmit each submittal with a brief transmittal memo identifying the item and specification section.

D. Resubmittals: Make resubmittals in same form and number of copies as initial submittal.

1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

2. Note date and content of revision in label or title block and clearly indicate extent of revision.

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3. Resubmit submittals until they are marked "APPROVED."

E. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating "APPROVED" taken by Contracting Officer.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

B. Product Data: Submit manufacturers’ product data for the vault toilet unit and any other manufactured products specified.

C. Shop Drawings: If required for foundation or connection details not covered by manufacturers’ standard installation instructions, submit drawings showing dimensions and relationship to existing concrete sidewalk.

1. Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns, and similar full-size drawings, submit Shop Drawings on sheets at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches but no larger than 22 by 34 inches.

2. Number of Copies: Submit one electronic copy of each submittal. Contracting Officer will return one copy.

D. Samples: Submit samples for review of kind, color, patter, and texture for a check of these characteristics with other elements and for a comparison of these characteristics between submittal and actual component as delivered and installed.

1. Transmit samples that contain multiple related components in one submittal package.

2. Identification: Attach label on unexposed side of samples that includes the following:

a. Generic description of Sample.

b. Product name and name of manufacturer.

c. Sample source.

d. Lot.

e. Style.

f. Color.

g. Locations of use.

h. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

3. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturers’ color consisting of units or sections of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available, Color selections will be made only after all related color samples have been received.

a. Number of Samples: Submit one full set of available choices where color, patter, texture, or similar characteristics are required to be selected from manufacturers’ product line. Contracting Officer will return submittal with options selected.

E. Subcontract List: Prepare a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work, including those who are to furnish products or equipment fabricated to a special design.

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1. Number of Copies: Submit one electronic copy of subcontractor list, unless otherwise indicated.

2.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit one electronic copy of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. Contracting Officer will not return copies.

2. Certificates and Certifications: Provide notarized statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification, signed by officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity. State that the named product conforms to the Contract requirements. Submit certificate with a certified copy of test results or certify that such test results are on file with the manufacturer and will be furnished to Contracting Officer upon request. Provide name and address of manufacturer, testing agency, and date of tests. The certificate shall set forth the means of identification which will permit field determination of the product delivered as being the product covered by the certification.

3. Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements specified in Division 1 Section "Quality Requirements."

B. Manufacturer Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that manufacturer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents. Include evidence of manufacturing experience where required.

C. Product Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that product complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

D. Maintenance Data: Prepare written and graphic instructions and procedures for operation and normal maintenance of products and equipment.

E. Design Data: Prepare written and graphic information, including, but not limited to, performance and design criteria, list of applicable codes and regulations, and calculations.

Include list of assumptions and other performance and design criteria and a summary of loads.

Include load diagrams if applicable. Provide name and version of software, if any, used for calculations. Include page numbers.

F. Manufacturer's Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer's recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product or equipment. Include name of product and name, address, and telephone number of manufacturer.

2.3 DELEGATED DESIGN

A. Performance and Design Criteria: Where professional design services or certifications by a design professional are specifically required of Contractor by the Contract Documents, provide products and systems complying with specific performance and design criteria indicated.

1. If criteria indicated are not sufficient to perform services or certification required, submit a written request for additional information to Contracting Officer.

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B. Delegated-Design Submittal: In addition to Shop Drawings, Product Data, and other required submittals, submit one copy of a statement, signed and sealed by the responsible design professional, for each product and system specifically assigned to Contractor to be designed or certified by a design professional.

1. Indicate that products and systems comply with performance and design criteria in the Contract Documents. Include list of codes, loads, and other factors used in performing these services.

3.1 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW

A. Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to Contracting Officer.

B. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Project name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

3.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S ACTION

A. General: Contracting Officer will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

B. Action Submittals: Contracting Officer will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return it. Contracting Officer will stamp each submittal with an action stamp and will mark stamp appropriately to indicate action taken, as follows:

1. APPROVED: Where submittals are marked “Approved”, that part of the Work covered by the submittal may proceed provided it complies with requirements of the Contract Documents; final acceptance will depend upon that compliance. Approval or comments do not relieve Contractor for compliance with the Contract Documents, field verification of dimensions and responsibility for means, methods, work coordination and safety.

2. APPROVED, SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH ATTACHED COMMENTS: Where submittals are marked “Approved, Subject to Compliance with Attached Comments”, that part of the Work covered by the submittal may proceed provided it complies with notations or corrections on the submittal and requirements of the Contract Document;

final acceptance will depend upon that compliance.

3. NOT APPROVED: Where submittals are marked “Not Approved”, do not proceed with that part of the Work covered by the submittal, including purchasing, fabrication, delivery, or other activity. Revise or prepare a new submittal in accordance with the notations; resubmit without delay. Repeat if necessary to obtain a different action mark.

C. Informational Submittals: Contracting Officer will review each submittal and will not return it or will return it if it does not comply with requirements. Contracting Officer will forward each submittal to appropriate party.

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D. Partial submittals are not acceptable, will be considered nonresponsive, and will be returned without review.

E. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents may not be reviewed and may be discarded.

F. Written approval of submittals is indication that Contractor's submittals have been reviewed for general conformance to Contract Documents and there are no objections, except as noted.

G. Installation of material on basis of written approval of submittals shall not relieve Contractor of responsibility for incorporating material that conforms to requirements of Contract Documents.

H. Written approval of deviations shall apply only to those deviations or omissions from the requirements of Contract Documents brought to Contracting Officer's attention in writing.

I. After written approval of an item, Contractor may submit substitution for approval, if approved item cannot be purchased or delivered in time to avoid delay in completion of the project.

J. Measurements: Where approved manufacturer's diagrams and shop drawings give specific measurements or rough-in dimensions for equipment, these dimensions shall take precedence over dimensions indicated on Drawings.

END OF SECTION 013300

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 014000 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance and quality control.

B. Testing and inspecting services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

1. Specified tests, inspections, and related actions do not limit Contractor's other quality-assurance and -control procedures that facilitate compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

2. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality-assurance and -control services required by Government or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this Section.

C. See Divisions 2 through 33 Sections for specific test and inspection requirements.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Quality-Assurance Services: Activities, actions, and procedures performed before and during execution of the Work to guard against defects and deficiencies and substantiate that proposed construction will comply with requirements.

B. Quality-Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during and after execution of the Work to evaluate that actual products incorporated into the Work and completed construction comply with requirements. Services do not include contract enforcement activities performed by Contracting Officer.

C. Preconstruction Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed specifically for the Project before products and materials are incorporated into the Work to verify performance or compliance with specified criteria.

D. Product Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed by an NRTL, an NVLAP, or a testing agency qualified to conduct product testing and acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, to establish product performance and compliance with industry standards.

E. Source Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed at the source, i.e., plant, mill, factory, or shop.

F. Field Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed on-site for installation of the Work and for completed Work.

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G. Testing Agency: An entity engaged to perform specific tests, inspections, or both. Testing laboratory shall mean the same as testing agency.

H. Installer/Applicator/Erector: Contractor or another entity engaged by Contractor as an employee, Subcontractor, or Sub-subcontractor, to perform a particular construction operation, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations.

1. Using a term such as "carpentry" does not imply that certain construction activities must be performed by accredited or unionized individuals of a corresponding generic name, such as "carpenter." It also does not imply that requirements specified apply exclusively to tradespeople of the corresponding generic name.

I. Experienced: When used with an entity, "experienced" means having successfully completed a minimum of five previous projects similar in size and scope to this Project; being familiar with special requirements indicated; and having complied with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

1.3 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS

A. General: If compliance with two or more standards is specified and the standards establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, comply with the most stringent requirement. Refer uncertainties and requirements that are different, but apparently equal, to Contracting Officer for a decision before proceeding.

B. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be the minimum provided or performed. The actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits.

To comply with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for the context of requirements. Refer uncertainties to Contracting Officer for a decision before proceeding.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Reports: Submit written reports of any required tests or inspections, including test results and a statement of compliance with the Contract Documents.

B. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For Government records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on performance of the Work.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: Installer shall be experienced in work similar in scope to that indicated, with a record of successful in-service performance. See Section 034005 for manufacturer and product qualification requirements

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1.6 QUALITY CONTROL

A. General: Testing and inspection not otherwise assigned to the Government is the Contractor’s responsibility. If any field testing is required Contractor shall engage a qualified testing agency and bear the cost of any retesting required due to non-compliant work.

3.1 REPAIR AND PROTECTION

A. General: On completion of testing, inspecting, sample taking, and similar services, repair damaged construction and restore substrates and finishes.

1. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other Specification Sections. Restore patched areas and extend restoration into adjoining areas with durable seams that are as invisible as possible.

B. Protect construction exposed by or for quality-control service activities.

C. Repair and protection are Contractor's responsibility, regardless of the assignment of responsibility for quality-control services.

END OF SECTION 014000

PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 016000 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for selection of products for use in Project; product delivery, storage, and handling; manufacturers' standard warranties on products; special warranties; product substitutions; and comparable products.

B. See Division 1 Section "Closeout Procedures" for submitting warranties for Contract closeout.

C. See Divisions 2 through 33 Sections for specific requirements for warranties on products and installations specified to be warranted.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

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

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

a. Statement indicating why specified material or product cannot be provided.

b. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitution with those of the Work specified. Significant qualities may include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, and specific features and requirements indicated. Provide sufficient calculations and data to justify selection of proposed item and permit comparisons.

c. Product Data, including technical data, drawings, performance information, and descriptions of products and fabrication and installation procedures. Show complete layout of system, except that which is identical to Contract Documents, unless unchanged portion must be shown to indicate clearances. Include drawings, same (or larger) scale as Contract Drawings, marked to show differences. Include detail drawings of supports for equipment and load calculations, stamped and signed by a registered professional engineer.

d. Contractor's certification that proposed substitution complies with requirements in the Contract Documents and is appropriate for applications indicated.

2. Government Action: If necessary, Contracting Officer will request additional information or documentation for evaluation within 7 days of receipt of a request for substitution.

Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution within 15 days of receipt of request, or 7 days of receipt of additional information or documentation, whichever is later.

a. Form of Acceptance: Modification.

b. Use product specified if Contracting Officer cannot make a decision on use of a proposed substitution within time allocated.

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B. Basis-of-Design Product Specification Submittal: Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Submittal Procedures." Show compliance with requirements.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Products: Items purchased for incorporating into the Work, whether purchased for Project or taken from previously purchased stock. The term "product" includes the terms "material," "equipment," "system," and terms of similar intent.

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

2. New Products: Items that have not previously been incorporated into another project or facility, except that products consisting of recycled-content materials are allowed, unless explicitly stated otherwise. Products salvaged or recycled from other projects are not considered new products.

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

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

C. Basis-of-Design Product Specification: Where a specific manufacturer's product is named and accompanied by the words "basis of design," including make or model number or other designation, to establish the significant qualities related to type, function, dimension, in-service performance, physical properties, appearance, and other characteristics for purposes of evaluating comparable products of other named manufacturers.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Compatibility of Options: If Contractor is given option of selecting between two or more products for use on Project, product selected shall be compatible with products previously selected, even if previously selected products were also options.

1.5 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver, store, and handle products using means and methods that will prevent damage, deterioration, and loss, including theft. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.

B. Delivery, Storage, and Handling:

1. Deliver the vault toilet unit to the site in an undamaged condition per manufacturers’ instructions. Inspect on delivery for compliance and damage. Store and handle per manufacturers’ written instructions to prevent damage, deterioration, or theft prior to installation.

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1.6 PRODUCT WARRANTIES

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

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

2. Special Warranty: Written warranty required by or incorporated into the Contract Documents, either to extend time limit provided by manufacturer's warranty or to provide more rights for Government.

B. Special Warranties: Prepare a written document that contains appropriate terms and identification, ready for execution. Submit a draft for approval before final execution.

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

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

3. Refer to Divisions 2 through 33 Sections for specific content requirements and particular requirements for submitting special warranties.

C. Submittal Time: Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Closeout Procedures."

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PRODUCT SELECTION PROCEDURES

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

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

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

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

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

5. Where products are accompanied by the term "match sample," sample to be matched is Contracting Officer's.

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

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B. Product Selection Procedures:

1. Basis-of-Design Product: Where Specifications name a product and include a list of manufacturers, provide the specified product or a comparable product by one of the other named manufacturers. Drawings and Specifications indicate sizes, profiles, dimensions, and other characteristics that are based on the product named. Comply with provisions in Part 2 "Comparable Products" Article for consideration of an unnamed product by the other named manufacturers.

2. Visual Selection Specification: Where Specifications include the phrase "as selected from manufacturer's colors, patterns, textures" or a similar phrase, select a product that complies with other specified requirements.

a. Standard Range: Where Specifications include the phrase "standard range of colors, patterns, textures" or similar phrase, Contracting Officer will select color, pattern, density, or texture from manufacturer's product line that does not include premium items.

b. Full Range: Where Specifications include the phrase "full range of colors, patterns, textures" or similar phrase, Contracting Officer will select color, pattern, density, or texture from manufacturer's product line that includes both standard and premium items.

2.2 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Timing: Contracting Officer will consider requests for substitution if received within 30 days after the Notice to Proceed. Requests received after that time may be considered or rejected at discretion of Contracting Officer.

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

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

2. Requested substitution does not require extensive revisions to the Contract Documents.

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

4. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

5. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's Construction Schedule.

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

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

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

9. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

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2.3 COMPARABLE PRODUCTS

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

1. Evidence that the proposed product does not require extensive revisions to the Contract Documents that it is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce the indicated results, and that it is compatible with other portions of the Work.

2. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed product with those named in the Specifications. Significant qualities include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, and specific features and requirements indicated.

3. Evidence that proposed product provides specified warranty.

4. List of similar installations for completed projects with project names and addresses and names and addresses of COR’s and Government’s, if requested.

5. Samples, if requested.

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END OF SECTION 016000

EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 017300 - EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes general procedural requirements governing execution of the Work including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Construction layout.

2. General installation of products.

3. Progress cleaning.

4. Protection of installed construction.

5. Correction of the Work.

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Existing Conditions: The existence and location of site improvements, utilities, and other construction indicated as existing are not guaranteed. Before beginning work, investigate and verify the existence and location of mechanical and electrical systems and other construction affecting the Work.

B. Existing Utilities: The existence and location of underground and other utilities and construction indicated as existing are not guaranteed. Before beginning sitework, investigate and verify the existence and location of underground utilities and other construction affecting the Work.

C. Acceptance of Conditions: Examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer or Applicator present where indicated, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance. Record observations.

1. Verify compatibility with and suitability of substrates, including compatibility with existing finishes or primers.

2. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

Proceeding with the Work indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Field Measurements: Verify dimensions of the existing slab, sidewalk connection, and vault footprint by field measurement before ordering the replacement vault toilet unit.

B. Space Requirements: Verify space requirements and dimensions of items shown diagrammatically on Drawings.

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C. Review of Contract Documents and Field Conditions: Immediately on discovery of the need for clarification of the Contract Documents, submit a request for information to Contracting Officer. Include a detailed description of problem encountered, together with recommendations for changing the Contract Documents

3.3 CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT

A. Verification: Verify the location of the existing slab/sidewalk connection and vault footprint by field measurement prior to installation. Locate the replacement unit in the same position as the removed unit, matching the existing sidewalk connection shown on the Drawings. Notify COR of conflicts, if any, prior to installation.

3.4 INSTALLATION

A. General: Locate the Work and components of the Work accurately, in correct alignment and elevation, as indicated.

1. Make vertical work plumb and make horizontal work level.

2. Where space is limited, install components to maximize space available for maintenance and ease of removal for replacement.

B. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations for installing products in applications indicated.

C. Install products at the time and under conditions that will ensure the best possible results.

Maintain conditions required for product performance until Substantial Completion.

D. Anchors and Fasteners: Provide anchors and fasteners as required to anchor each component securely in place, accurately located and aligned with other portions of the Work.

1. Mounting Heights: Where mounting heights are not indicated, mount components at heights directed by Contracting Officer.

2. Allow for building movement, including thermal expansion and contraction.

3. Coordinate installation of anchorages. Furnish setting drawings, templates, and directions for installing anchorages, including sleeves, concrete inserts, anchor bolts, and items with integral anchors, that are to be embedded in concrete or masonry. Deliver such items to Project site in time for installation.

E. Hazardous Materials: Use products, cleaners, and installation materials that are not considered hazardous.

3.5 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. General: Clean Project site and work areas daily, including common areas. Coordinate progress cleaning for joint-use areas where more than one installer has worked. Enforce requirements strictly. Dispose of materials lawfully.

1. Comply with requirements in NFPA 241 for removal of combustible waste materials and debris.

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2. Do not hold materials more than seven days during normal weather or 3 days if the temperature is expected to rise above 80 degrees F.

3. Containerize hazardous and unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste.

Mark containers appropriately and dispose of legally, according to regulations.

B. Site: Maintain Project site free of waste materials and debris.

C. Work Areas: Clean areas where work is in progress to the level of cleanliness necessary for proper execution of the Work.

1. Remove liquid spills promptly.

2. Where dust would impair proper execution of the Work, broom-clean or vacuum the entire work area, as appropriate.

D. Installed Work: Keep installed work clean. Clean installed surfaces according to written instructions of manufacturer or fabricator of product installed, using only cleaning materials specifically recommended. If specific cleaning materials are not recommended, use cleaning materials that are not hazardous to health or property and that will not damage exposed surfaces.

E. Concealed Spaces: Remove debris from concealed spaces before enclosing the space.

F. Exposed Surfaces in Finished Areas: Clean exposed surfaces and protect as necessary to ensure freedom from damage and deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.

G. Waste Disposal: Burying or burning waste materials on-site will not be permitted. Washing waste materials down sewers or into waterways will not be permitted.

H. During handling and installation, clean and protect construction in progress and adjoining materials already in place. Apply protective covering where required to ensure protection from damage or deterioration at Substantial Completion.

3.6 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED CONSTRUCTION

A. Provide final protection and maintain conditions that ensure installed Work is without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.

B. Comply with manufacturers’ written instructions for temperature and relative humidity.

3.7 CORRECTION OF THE WORK

A. Repair or remove and replace defective construction. Do not initiate repair of damage to new or existing construction and equipment resulting from construction procedures, prior to notification of Contracting Officer. Restore damaged substrates and finishes.

1. Repairing includes replacing defective parts, refinishing damaged surfaces, touching up with matching materials, and properly adjusting operating equipment.

B. Restore permanent facilities used during construction to their specified condition.

C. Remove and replace damaged surfaces that are exposed to view if surfaces cannot be repaired without visible evidence of repair.

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D. Repair components that do not operate properly. Remove and replace operating components that cannot be repaired.

END OF SECTION 017300

CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

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SECTION 017700 - CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for contract closeout, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Inspection procedures.

2. Warranties.

3. Final cleaning.

B. See Divisions 2 through 33 Sections for specific closeout and special cleaning requirements for the Work in those Sections.

1.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for determining date of Substantial Completion, complete the following. List items below that are incomplete in request.

1. Prepare a list of items to be completed and corrected (punch list), the value of items on the list, and reasons why the Work is not complete.

2. Submit specific warranties, workmanship bonds, maintenance service agreements, final certifications, and similar documents.

3. Prepare and submit Project Record Documents, operation and maintenance manuals, and similar final record information.

4. Deliver tools, spare parts, extra materials, and similar items to location designated by Contracting Officer. Label with manufacturer's name and model number where applicable.

5. Terminate and remove temporary facilities from Project site, along with construction tools, and similar elements.

6. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting.

7. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual defects.

B. Inspection: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion. On receipt of request, Contracting Officer will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. Contracting Officer will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection or will notify Contractor of items, either on Contractor's list or additional items identified by Contracting Officer, that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Re-inspection: Request re-inspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

2. Results of completed inspection will form the basis of requirements for Final Completion.

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1.3 FINAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for determining date of Final Completion, complete the following:

1. Submit certified copy of Contracting Officer's Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by Contracting Officer. The certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

B. Inspection: Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request, Contracting Officer will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. Require superintendent to be present during final inspection. Contracting Officer will prepare a final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will notify Contractor of construction that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Re-inspection: Request re-inspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

1.4 LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS (PUNCH LIST)

A. Preparation: Submit one electronic copy of list.