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U.S. General Services Administration

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SOLICITATION NO: GS-01P-08-BZ-C-0004

PROJECT: Site Preparation and Installation of Radiation Portal Monitor at US Border Station, Rt.91 Derby Line VT.

BID OPENING:

DATE: 03/04/2008

TIME: 2:00 PM (1400 hrs)

LOCATION: GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS SERVICE CENTER, 1AB

10 CAUSEWAY STREET, ROOM 901

BOSTON, MA 02222-1077

Volume 2 of 3

This procurement is 100% set-aside for HUBZone qualified Small Business firms.

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SECTION 00003 - TABLE OF CONTENTS AND LIST OF DRAWINGS

DOCUMENT/SECTION TITLE

00003 Table of Contents and List of Drawings

CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

SPECIFICATIONS

Division 1 General Requirements 1

01010 Summary of Work 3 01035 Options 5 01040 Project Coordination 7 01090 Definitions and Standards 14 01140 Work Restrictions 24

01300 Submittals 25 01310 Schedules and Reports 29 01320 Construction Progress Documentation 31 01400 Quality Requirements 38 01500 Temporary Facilities 44 01541 Security Regulations 47 01546 Safety and Health 50 01632 Products 53 01700 Project Closeout 57 01732 Selective Demolition 62

Division 2 General Requirements

02300 Earthwork 67

02511 Hot Mix Asphalt Paving 75 02751 Cement Concrete Pavement 80

STATEMENT OF WORK (as prepared by PNNL)

PAGES Cover Sheet i of i Acronyms and Abbreviations 1 – 23 Statement of Work

LIST OF DRAWINGS

AS PREPARED BY PNNL

PAGES 1 of 10 General Notes

2 of 10 Existing Site Plan 3 of 10 Jersey Barriers 4 of 10 New Site Plan 5 of 10 Sections 6 of 10 Foundation Details 7 of 10 Foundation Details 8 of 10 Stand & Sign Details 9 of 10 Conduit Plan 10 of 10 Electrical Schematic

AS PREPARED BY GSA

PAGES 1 of 3 Site Demolition

2 of 3 Site Installation 3 of 3 Site Install – Option 1

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01010 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Project consists of Radiation Portal Monitor (RPM) installation.

1. Project Location: U.S. Border Station, Derby Line, Route 91, VT.

B. Statement of Work & Conceptual Design for the project was prepared for the U.S. Customs Service by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory to be solicited for construction by the General Services Administration.

Work includes the following:

1. Pages 1 through 23: Written Statement of Work (Relocation of Primary Cargo Radiation Portal Monitor) prepared by PNNL.

2. Sheets 1 of 10 through 10 of 10: Drawings prepared by PNNL

3. Sheets 1 of 3 through 3 of 3: Drawings prepared by GSA related to roadway work that is required in conjunction with the RPM installation work. Sheet 3 of 3 refers to work required to be priced as part of an option to the contract.

C. The Work will be constructed under a single prime contract.

1.3 REMOVALS

A. Refer to attached Statement of Work and Final Design drawings prepared by PNNL for items required to be removed.

B. In addition to the Statement of Work prepared by PNNL, the following items are required to be removed from the site as indicated on the drawings prepared by GSA.

1. Remove area of existing gravel roadway to allow for preparation of area for new roadway subbase, base and asphalt concrete roadway.

2. Remove section of guard rail, approximately 30 linear feet, to allow for installation of new RPM and roadway.

3. Sawcut along existing asphalt roadway to allow for proper jointing on new/existing roadways.

1.4 INSTALLATIONS

A. Refer to attached Statement of Work and Final Design drawings prepared by PNNL for items required to be installed.

B. In addition to the Statement of Work prepared by PNNL, the following items are required to be installed as indicated on the drawings prepared by GSA.

1. Furnish and install new 24” subbase of dense grade crushed stone, 8” bituminous concrete base course (2 lifts - 4” over 4”) and one 3” bituminous concrete wearing course.

2. Reinstall existing guard rail at location indicated on drawings. Consult with COTR for exact location of guard rail reinstallation.

1.5 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. General: During the construction period the Contractor shall have full use of the premises for construction operations, including use of the site. The Contractor's use of the premises is limited only by the Owner's right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of the Project.

B. Use of the Site: Limit use of the premises to work in areas indicated. Confine operations to areas within contract limits indicated. Do not disturb portions of the site beyond the areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Owner Occupancy: Allow for Owner occupancy and use by the public.

2. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and available to the Owner, the Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

1.6 OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS

A. Partial Owner Occupancy: The Owner reserves the right to occupy and to place and install equipment in completed areas of the building prior to Substantial Completion, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. Such placing of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

1.6 OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS

A. Partial Owner Occupancy: The Owner reserves the right to occupy and to place and install equipment in completed areas of the building prior to Substantial Completion, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. Such placing of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 01010

SECTION 01035 - OPTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

A. Definition: An option is an amount proposed by Bidders and stated on the Bid Form that will be added to Base Bid amount if, or when at a predetermined later date, the Government decides to accept a corresponding change in either scope of work or in products, materials, equipment, systems or installation methods described in Contract documents.

1. Government acceptance of the change shall constitute the “exercise” of the option.

2. The Government shall have sole discretion as to whether to exercise the Option or not and shall bear no liability to the bidder for the exercise or non-exercise of the option so long as the decision is made on or before the “Deadline for Acceptance.”

B. Deadline for Acceptance: The option, if exercised, shall be exercised in writing not later than the number of calendar days specified for the Option Period.

C. Performance Period: Should the Government exercise any or all of the options, the work included in each option shall be performed concurrently with the base contract work. There shall be no extension in contract performance time with the exercise of the option.

D. Coordination:

1. Coordinate related work and modify or adjust adjacent work as required to ensure that work affected by the option is complete and fully integrated into the project.

2. The work shown on the drawings and described below as part of the option shall be priced separately and listed in the appropriate place on the Bid Form, and should NOT be included in the Base Bid.

3. All bidders shall provide a price for each option in the place provided on the Bid form.

4. Include as part of each option, miscellaneous devices, appurtenances and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation whether or not mentioned as part of the option.

5. Include as part of the price of each option all costs attributable to project Contract Clauses, Division 1 requirements, overhead and profit. No additional payments will be made by the Government for the work of any Option which is exercised beyond the option Price listed, except in accordance with contract provisions related to Changes in the Work.

E. Schedule of Options:

Option No. 1

A. Provide labor, materials and miscellaneous services necessary to provide concrete roadway as defined on sheet 3 of 3 of the drawings prepared by GSA. Cost will include credit for not installing bituminous concrete as indicated on sheet 2 of 3 of the drawings prepared by GSA.

B. Option Period: The Government shall exercise this option within 30 days of contract award.

C. The work of this option shall be coordinated with the overall construction scope of work and incorporated into the project schedule for Government approval before proceeding.

1. The Contractor shall coordinate all work of the base bid with the work of the option so as to expedite the work of the project.

SECTION 01040 - PROJECT COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. This section specifies general administrative procedures and performance required, including but not necessarily limited to, the following:

1. Coordination and meetings.

2. Administrative/supervisory personnel.

3. Limitations for use of site.

4. Special reports.

5. Tradespeople and workmanship standards.

6. Inspections, tests and reports.

7. General installation provisions.

8. Cutting and patching.

9. Cleaning and protection.

10. Energy Conservation.

11. Environmental Protection.

12. Overtime work, suspension of work.

1.2 COORDINATION AND MEETINGS

A. General: Prepare and distribute to each entity performing work at project site, a written memorandum of instructions on required coordination activities, including required notices, reports and attendance at meetings. Prepare similar memorandum for separate contractors where interfacing of work is required.

B. Coordination drawings: Refer to clause "Shop Drawings, Coordination Drawings, and Schedules," of "Contract Clauses," for general requirements.

1. Work by Separate Entities: 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.

3. Work installed without prior approval: Any work installed prior to approval of coordination drawings shall be at the Contractor's risk. Subsequent relocations required to avoid interferences shall be made without additional expense to the Government. In case interference develops, the Contracting Officer will decide which work shall be relocated, regardless of which was installed first.

C. Coordination of Trades: Coordinate work of different trades so that interference between mechanical, electrical, architectural, and structural work, including existing services, will be avoided and within limits indicated the maximum practical space for operation, repair, removal, and testing of equipment is provided.

Keep pipes, ducts, conduit, and the like as close as possible To ceiling slab, walls, and columns to take up a minimum amount of space. Locate pipes, ducts, and equipment so that they do not interfere with the intended use of eyebolts and other lifting devices.

D. Preconstruction Meeting: The Government will conduct a meeting to discuss administrative procedures with the contractor which will be scheduled to occur between the Contract Award an the Notice to Proceed.

See Section 01546, "Safety and Health" for requirements of preconstruction safety meeting.

E. Monthly Coordination Meeting: In addition to specific preinstallation meetings and coordination meetings for each major element of work, and regular project meetings for other purposes (as indicated elsewhere in contract documents), hold monthly general project coordination meetings at regularly scheduled times which are convenient for everyone involved. Request representation (at each meeting) by every entity currently involved in coordination or planning for work of the entire project. Conduct meetings in a manner which will resolve coordination problems. Record results of meetings and distribute copies to everyone in attendance and to others affected by decisions or actions resulting from each meeting.

1.3 ADMINISTRATIVE/SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL

A. General: In addition to a General Superintendent and other administrative and supervisory personnel required for performance of the work, provide specific coordinating personnel as specified herein.

B. Submittal of Staff Names, Duties: Within 15 days of contract date, submit a listing of Contractor's principal staff assignments and consultants, naming persons and listing their addresses and telephone numbers.

1.4 LIMITATIONS FOR USE OF SITE

A. General: In addition to site utilization limitations and requirements shown on 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.

B. Use of Equipment by Government: See clause of same title in the General Conditions.

C. Occupancy of Premises: The premises will be occupied during performance of work under the contract.

D. Ceremonies: Subject to mutually satisfactory arrangements between the parties of the contract, the Government may enter the premises during the term of the contract to conduct ceremonies, such as laying the cornerstone or dedication ceremonies, and to occupy temporarily such portions of the premises as may be necessary.

E. Parking Facilities: Except as noted or specified, and except for one Contractor vehicle, there will be no parking available at site during normal working hours. The Contractor and his employees shall make their own arrangements for vehicle parking.

F. Loading Dock Facilities: The Government will permit use of loading dock facilities on a first come, first served basis and wait your turn. Parking for one Contractor vehicle will be permitted, when prior arrangements are made, in a general area, not a reserved space.

G. Materials on the Site: Unless otherwise noted or specified, materials and equipment that are removed and not reused under this contract become the property of the Contractor, and salvage value shall be reflected in the bid.

H. Storage or Sale of Equipment on Site: Storage or sale of excess salvageable material on the site is not permitted. Remove from site.

1.5 SPECIAL REPORTS

A. General: Except as otherwise indicated, submit special reports to the Contracting Officer within one day of occurrence requiring special report, with copy to others affected by occurrence.

B. Reporting Accidents: Refer to Section, "Safety and Health," 01546.

C. Reporting Unusual Events: When an event of unusual and significant nature occurs at site (examples: visit by news media; extraordinary weather phenomenon), prepare and submit a special report listing chain of events, persons participating, response by Contractor's personnel, evaluation of results or effects, and similar pertinent information. When such events are known or predictable in advance, advise the Contracting Officer in advance at earliest possible date.

1.6 TRADESPERSONS AND WORKMANSHIP STANDARDS

A. General: Instigate 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.

B. Availability of Tradespersons: At each progress or coordination meeting, review availability of tradespersons and projected needs to accomplish work as scheduled. Require each entity employing personnel to report on events which might affect progress of work. Where possible, consider alternatives and take actions to avoid disputes and delays.

1.7 INSPECTIONS, TESTS AND REPORTS

A. General: Required inspection and testing services are intended to assist in determination of probable compliances of work with requirements, but do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for those compliances, or for general fulfillment of requirements of contract documents. Specified inspections and tests are not intended to limit Contractor's quality control program. Afford reasonable access to agencies performing tests and inspections.

1. Government Tests: Where tests or inspections are indicated as Government's responsibility, Government will engage independent testing agency to perform required services.

B. Qualification of Testing Agencies: Except as otherwise indicated and except where manufacturer's testing facilities are indicated as acceptable, engage independent testing laboratories specializing in required services and acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

C. Reports: Refer to Section, "Submittals" 01300.

1.8 OVERTIME WORK, SUSPENSION OF WORK

A. Overtime Work for Utility Shutdown:

1. Work which requires the shutdown of any utility serving the building shall be performed outside of normal working hours of the building occupants.

2. Schedule shutdown of a utility at least 48 hours in advance with the Contracting Officer or his designated representative.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION PROVISIONS

A. Pre-Installation Conferences: Where preinstallation conferences are specified in technical sections, well in advance of installation meet at project site with installers and representatives of manufacturers and fabricators who are involved in or affected by unit of work, and in its coordination or integration with other work which has preceded or will follow. Advise the Contracting Officer of scheduled meeting dates. At each meeting review progress of other work and preparations for particular work under consideration, including requirements of contract documents, options, related change orders, purchases, deliveries, shop drawings, product data; quality control samples, possible conflicts, compatibility problems, time schedules, weather limitations, temporary facilities, space and access limitations, structural limitations, governing regulations, safety, inspection and testing requirements, required performance results, recording requirements, and protection. Record significant discussions of each conference, and record agreements and disagreements, along with final plan of action. Distribute record of meeting promptly to everyone concerned.

1. Do not proceed with the work if associated pre- installation conference cannot be concluded successfully. Instigate actions to resolve impediments to performance of the work, and reconvene conference at earliest date feasible.

B. Installer's Inspection of Conditions: Require Installer of each major unit of work to inspect substrate to receive work, and conditions under which work will be performed, and to report (in writing to Contractor) unsatisfactory conditions. Do not proceed with the work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in a manner acceptable to Installer.

C. Manufacturer's Instructions: Where installations include manufactured products, comply with manufacturer's applicable instructions and recommendations for installation, to extent these are more explicit or more stringent than requirements indicated in contract documents.

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

E. 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 compatible work, as required to prevent deterioration.

F. Coordinate enclosure (closing-in) of work with required inspections and tests, so as to minimize necessity of uncovering work for that purpose.

G. 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 Contracting Officer for final decision.

3.2 MODIFICATIONS IN LAYOUT

A. Mechanical and Electrical Drawings are diagrammatic. They indicate general arrangements of mechanical and electrical systems and other work. They do not show all offsets required for coordination nor do they show the exact routings and locations needed to coordinate with structure and other trades and to meet Architectural requirements.

B. In all spaces, prior to installation of visible material and equipment, including access panels, review Architectural Drawings for exact locations and where not definitely indicated, request information from Contracting Officer.

C. Check Contract Drawings as well as Shop Drawings of all subcontractors to verify and coordinate spaces in which work of this section will be installed.

D. Maintain maximum headroom at all locations. All piping, duct, conduit, and associated components to be as tight to underside of structure as possible.

E. Make reasonable modifications in layout and components needed to prevent conflict with work of other trades and to coordinate according to Paragraphs A, B. C, D above. Systems shall be run in a rectilinear fashion.

F. Where conflicts or potential conflicts exist and engineering guidance is desired, submit sketch of proposed resolution to Contracting Officer for review and approval.

3.3 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. General: Do not cut-and-patch structural work in a manner resulting in reduction of load-carrying capacity or load/deflection ratio; submit proposed cutting and patching to the Contracting Officer for structural approval before proceeding. Do not cut-and patch operational elements and safety-related components in a manner resulting in reduction of capacities to perform in manner intended or resulting in decreased operational life, increased maintenance, or decreased safety.

B. Materials: Except as otherwise indicated or approved by the Contracting Officer, provide materials for cutting-and- patching which will result in equal-or-better work than work being cut-and-patched; in terms of performance characteristics and including visual effect where applicable. Use materials identical with original materials where feasible and where recognized that satisfactory results can be produced thereby.

C. Temporary Support and Protection: Provide adequate temporary support for work to be cut, to prevent failure. Do not endanger other work. Provide adequate protection of other work during cutting-and-patching, to prevent damage; and provide protection of the work from adverse weather exposure.

D. Cut work by methods least likely to damage work to be retained and work adjoining.

E. Patch with methods which are durable and as invisible as possible. Comply with specified tolerances for the work.

F. Restore exposed finishes of patched areas; and, where necessary extend finish restoration onto retained work adjoining, in a manner which will eliminate evidence of patching. Where patch occurs in a smooth painted surface, extend final paint coat over entire unbroken surface containing patch, after patched area has received prime and base coats.

3.4 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. General: During handling and installation of work at 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 necessarily through remainder of construction period. Adjust and lubricate operable components to ensure operability without damaging effects.

B. Limiting Exposures of Work: To 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, whether completed or in progress, will be subjected to harmful, 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, chemicals, 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, theft and vandalism.

3.5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. Soil Disposal and/or Borrow: Dispose of excess soil and/or obtain borrow only at locations shown on drawings. Conduct all soil disposal and/or borrow work in accordance with requirements of local regulatory authorities.

B. Solid, Liquid, and Gaseous Contaminants: Contractor shall be responsible for the proper disposal of all solid, liquid, and gaseous contaminants in accordance with all local codes and regulations, together with the following requirements:

1. Discharge gaseous contaminants so that they will be sufficiently diluted with fresh air to reduce the toxicity to an acceptable level.

2. Liquid contaminants may, subject to local utility standards, be diluted with water to a level of quality acceptable in the local sewer system, or shall be contained in approved vessels for disposal at approved sites.

C. Disposal of Refuse: Remove refuse resulting from construction operations from the site, except where State or local requirements permit burning on the site. If State and local requirements permit burning on the site, provide the Contracting Officer a copy of State and/or local permit or license reflecting the State or local approval.

D. Covered Chutes: All chutes for refuse, and the like, shall be covered, or of such a design to fully confine the material to prevent the dissemination of dust.

E. Trucking:

1. Load all trucks leaving the site with earthen materials or loose debris in a manner that will prevent dropping of materials on streets. Fasten suitable tarpaulins over the load before they enter surrounding paved streets. Trucks bringing earthen materials over paved streets to the site shall be similarly loaded and covered.

2. The Contractor and all subcontractors on or delivering to the site shall conform to all local regulations regarding load limits.

F. Construction Site Maintenance:

1. Store all supplies and equipment on project site so as to preclude mechanical and climatic damage.

Maintain site in a neat and orderly manner.

G. Noise Control:

1. Comply with all applicable state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations relative to noise control.

2. Equipment to be employed on this site shall not produce a noise level exceeding the following limits in

Db(A) at a distance of 50 feet from the equipment under test.

3. Equipment:

a. Materials Handling

1) crane 83

2) derrick 88

3) truck 91

b. Stationary

1) pumps 76

2) generators 78

3) compressors 81

c. Impact

1) jack hammers 88

2) rock drills 98

3) pneumatic tools 86

d. Other

1) saws 78

2) vibrators 76

SECTION 01090 - DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS:

A. General Explanation: A substantial amount of specification language consists of definitions of terms found in other contract documents, including drawings. (Drawings are recognized as being diagrammatic in nature and not completely descriptive of requirements indicated thereon). Certain terms used in contract documents are defined in this article. Definitions and explanations contained in this section are not necessarily either complete or exclusive, but are general for the work to the extent that they are not stated more explicitly in another element of contract documents.

B. Special Conditions: Wherever the term "Special Conditions" or "Section, Special Conditions" is used in the specifications, it refers collectively to all of the sections in Division 1, General Requirements, and to document 00120 entitled "Supplementary Instructions to Bidders" and 00800 titled "Supplementary Conditions."

C. Indicated: The term "Indicated" is a cross-reference to graphic representations, notes or schedules on drawings, to other paragraphs or schedules in the specifications, and to similar means of recording requirements in contract documents. Where terms such as "shown", "noted", "scheduled", and "specified" are used in lieu of "indicated", it is for purpose of helping reader locate cross-reference, and no limitation of location is intended except as specifically noted.

D. Directed, Requested, etc.: Where not otherwise explained, terms such as "directed", "requested", "authorized", "selected", "approved", "required", "accepted", and "permitted" mean "directed by the Contracting Officer", "requested by the Contracting Officer", and similar phrases. However, no such implied meaning will be interpreted to extend the Contracting Officer's responsibility into Contractor's area of construction supervision.

E. Approve: Only the Contracting Officer, or an individual designated by him in writing, can approve or disapprove contract actions. Even if the specifications indicate that an individual other than the Contracting Officer (such as the "Architect" or "Construction Engineer") will approve or disapprove an action, it is understood that only the Contracting Officer has this authority unless the individual is so designated by him in writing. Even when an individual is so designated, the Contractor may appeal the action to the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer's decision shall be final. In no case will "approval" by the Contracting Officer be interpreted as a release of the Contractor from responsibility to fulfill requirements of contract documents.

F. Construction Engineer: A government employee, or contracted consultant, assigned to manage activities for the government during the course of the construction of the project, i.e., the Contracting Officer's representative on the site.

G. Project Site: The space available to Contractor for performance of the work, either exclusively or in conjunction with others performing other work as part of the project. The extent of project site is shown on drawings, and may or may not be identical with description of land upon which project is to be built.

H. Furnish: Except as otherwise defined in greater detail, term "furnish" is used to mean supply and deliver to project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, etc., as applicable in each instance.

I. Install: Except as otherwise defined in greater detail, term "install" is used to describe operations at project site including unloading, unpacking, assembly, erection, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning and similar operations, as applicable in each instance.

J. Provide: Except as otherwise defined in greater detail, term "provide" means furnish and install, complete and ready for intended use, as applicable in each instance.

K. Installer: The term "Installer" is defined as the entity (person or firm) engaged by the Contractor or its subcontractor or sub-subcontractor for performance of a particular unit of work at the project site, including installation, erection, application and similar required operations. Installers shall be skilled in the work they are to perform.

L. Specialist: The term "Specialist" means an individual or firm of established reputation (or, if newly organized, whose personnel have previously established a reputation in the same field), which is regularly engaged in, and which maintains a regular force of workmen skilled in either (as applicable) manufacturing or fabricating items required by the contract, installing items required by the contract, or otherwise performing work required by the contract. Where the contract specification requires installation by a specialist, that term shall also be deemed to mean either the manufacturer of the item, an individual or firm licensed by the manufacturer, or an individual or firm who will perform the work under the manufacturer's direct supervision.

M. Testing Laboratory: The terms "testing laboratory" or "independent laboratory" are interchangeable, and are defined as an independent entity engaged by the Contractor to perform specific inspections or tests of the work, either at project site or elsewhere; and to report results of those inspections or tests.

N. Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories: The term "nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL)" shall mean a firm or organization which is recognized by OSHA in accordance with 29 CFR Part 1910.7 to test and approve (i.e., certify, label or list) equipment or materials as being safe for the intended use.

Labeling and/or listing of products by NRTL's is acceptable wherever a reference to the UL or FMRC label is made in the specifications.

O. Label: The label must be provided by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. The contractor shall provide a statement from the testing laboratory attesting that the laboratory has been approved by OSHA to certify the category of product(s) being submitted for approval.

1.2 OVERLAPPING AND CONFLICTING ASSIGNMENTS:

A. Specifications and Drawings: Where there appear to be overlapping or conflicting requirements in the drawings and specifications, the order of precedence established by the clauses "Specifications and Drawings for Construction" and "Specifications and Drawings" of the Contract Clauses shall govern.

B. Industry Standards: Where compliance with 2 or more industry standards or sets of requirements is specified, and overlapping of those different standards or requirements establishes different or conflicting minimums or levels of quality, the most stringent requirement shall govern.

C. Contractor's Options: Except for overlapping or conflicting requirements, where more than one set of requirements are specified for a particular unit of work, option is intended to be Contractor's regardless of whether or not it is specifically indicated as such.

1.3 MINIMUM QUALITY/QUANTITY:

A. In every instance, the quality level or quantity shown or specified is intended to be the minimum for the work to be performed or provided. Except as otherwise specifically indicated, the actual work may either comply exactly with that minimum (within specified tolerances), or may exceed that minimum within reasonable limits. In complying with requirements, indicated numeric values are either minimums or maximums as noted or as appropriate for context of requirements. Refer instances of uncertainty to the Contracting Officer for decision before proceeding.

1.4 ASSIGNMENT OF SPECIALISTS:

A. In certain instances, specification text requires that specific work is to be assigned to specialists who must be engaged for performance of that work. Such assignments are special requirements over which the

Contractor has no choice or option. These requirements should not be interpreted so as to conflict with applicable regulations, union jurisdiction settlements and similar conventions. Such assignments are intended to establish which party or entity involved in a specific unit of work is recognized as "expert" for the indicated construction processes or operations. Nevertheless, the final responsibility for fulfillment of the entire set of requirements remains with the Contractor.

1.5 DRAWING SYMBOLS:

A. General: Except as otherwise indicated, graphic symbols used on drawings are those symbols recognized in the construction industry for purposes indicated. Where not otherwise noted, symbols are defined by "Architectural Graphic Standards," published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., eighth edition.

1.6 INDUSTRY STANDARDS:

A. General Applicability of Standards: Except where more explicit or more stringent requirements are written directly into the contract documents, applicable standards of construction industry have same force and effect (and are made a part of contract documents by reference) as if copied directly into contract documents, or as if published copies were bound herewith, subject to the order of precedence previously stated.

B. Publication Dates: Refer to clause "Standard References" of Contract Clauses. Except as otherwise indicated, where compliance with an industry standard is required, comply with standard in effect as of Invitation for Bids.

1. Updated Standards: Submit a change order proposal where an applicable industry standard has been revised and reissued after the date of the contract documents and before the performance of the work affected. The Contracting Officer will decide whether to issue a change order to proceed with the updated standard.

C. Copies of Standards: Maintain copy of referenced standards, including those referenced in the referenced standards and where required manufacturer's instructions, where work is being performed, and make available to the Construction Engineer or inspector on request.

D. Abbreviations and Names: The following acronyms or abbreviations as referenced in contract documents are defined to mean the associated names. Both names and addresses are subject to change, and are believed to be, but are not assured to be, accurate and up-to-date as of date of contract documents:

AABC Associated Air Balance Council 1518 K Street, NW, Suite 503 Washington, DC 20005

AAMA American Architectural Manufacturer's Association 2700 River Road, Suite 118 Des Plaines, IL 60018

AATCC American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists P.O. Box 12215 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

ACIL American Council of Independent Laboratories 1725 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006

ACS Acoustical Society of America 335 East 45th Street New York, NY 10017

ADC Air Diffusion Council 230 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60611 AIA American Institute of Architects 1735 New York Ave., NW Washington, DC 20006

A.I.A American Insurance Association 85 John Street New York, NY 10038

AIHA American Industrial Hygiene Association 475 Wolf Ledges Parkway Akron, OH 44311

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction 400 N. Michigan Ave., 8th Floor Chicago, IL 60611

AISI American Iron and Steel Institute 1000 - 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036

ALI Associated Laboratories, Inc.

Eight Brush Street Pontiac, MI 48053

ALSC American Lumber Standards Committee P. 0. Box 210 Germantown, MD 20874

ANSI American National Standards Institute 655 Fifteenth Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20015

APA American Plywood Association P.O. Box 11700 Tacoma, WA 98411

ARI Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute 1501 Wilson Blvd.

Arlington, VA 22209

ASC Adhesive and Sealant Council 1600 Wilson Blvd., Suite 910 Arlington, VA 22209

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers 1791 Tullie Circle, NE Atlanta, GA 30329

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers 345 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017

ASTM

1916 Race Street Philadelphia, PA 19103

AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute 2310 S. Walter Reed Drive Arlington, VA 22206

AWPA American Wood Preservers' Association P. 0. Box 849 Stevensville, MD 21666

AWPB American Wood Preservers Bureau P.O. Box 6085 2772 S. Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22206

AWS American Welding Society P.O. Box 351040 550 Le Jeune Road, NW Miami, FL 33135

BHMA Builders' Hardware Manufacturers Association 60 East 42nd St., Room 511 New York, NY 10165

CAUS Color Association of the United States 343 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10016

CE Corps of Engineers (U.S. Department of the Army) Chief of Engineers - Referral Washington, DC 20314

CFR Code of Federal Regulations (Available from the Government Printing Office) North Capitol Street between G and H Streets, NW Washington, DC 20402 (Material is usually first published in the Federal Register)

CPSC Consumer Product Safety Commission 1111 Eighteenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20207

CRI Carpet and Rug Institute Box 2048 Dalton, GA 30720

CS Commercial Standard (U.S. Department of Commerce) Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402

DHI Door and Hardware Institute 7711 Old Springhouse Road McLean, VA 22102

DLPA Decorative Laminate Products Association (Formerly the National Association of Plastic Fabricators) Hulman Building, 20th Floor 120 West Second Street Dayton, OH 45402

DOC Department of Commerce 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20230

DOT Department of Transportation 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20590

EIA Electronic Industries Association 2001 Eye Street, NW Washington, DC 20006

EPA Environmental Protection Agency 401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460

ETL Testing Laboratories, Inc.

P.O. Box 2040 Route 11, Industrial Park Cortland, NY 13045

FAA Federal Aviation Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) 800 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20590

FCC Federal Communications Commission 1919 M Street, NW Washington, DC 20554

FHA Federal Housing Administration (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) 451 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20201

FM Factory Mutual System 1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike Norwood, MA 02062

FS Federal Specification (General Services Administration) Specifications Units (WFCIA) 7th and D Streets, SW Washington, DC 20406

GA Gypsum Association 1603 Orrington Ave.

Evanston, IL 60201

GSA General Services Administration 18th and F Streets, NW Washington, DC 20405

HEI Heat Exchange Institute 1230 Keith Building Cleveland, OH 44115

HMA Hardwood Manufacturers Association 805 Sterick Building Memphis, TN 38103

ICEA Insulated Cable Engineers Association, Inc.

P. 0. Box P South Yarmouth, MA 02664

IEC International Electrotechnical Commission (Available from ANSI) 655 Fifteenth Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20015

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 345 E. 47th Street New York, NY 10017-2394

IES Illuminating Engineering Society of North America 120 Wall Street, 17th floor New York, NY 10005-4001

IRI Industrial Risk Insurers 85 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06102

ISA Instrument Society of America P.O. Box 12277; 67 Alexander Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

LPI Lightning Protection Institute P.O. Box 406 48 N. Ayer Street Harvard, IL 60033

MIL Military Standardization Documents (U.S. Department of Defense) Naval Publications and Forms Center 5801 Tabor Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19120

ML/SFA Metal Lath/Steel Framing Association 221 N. LaSalle Street; Suite 2026 Chicago, IL 60601

MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry 127 Park Street, NE Vienna, VA 22180

NAAMM National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers 221 N. LaSalle Street Chicago, IL 60601

NAPF National Association of Plastic Fabricators (Now DLPA)

NBHA National Builder's Hardware Association (Now Part of DHI) 711 Old Springhouse Road McLean, VA 22101

NBS National Bureau of Standards (U.S. Department of Commerce) Gaithersburg, MD 20234

NEC National Electrical Code (by NFPA) NECA National Electrical Contractors Association 7315 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association 2101 L Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20037

NFPA National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269

N.F.P.A. National Forest Products Association 1619 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20036

NHLA National Hardwood Lumber Association P.O. Box 34518 Memphis, TN 38184

NPA National Particleboard Association 18928 Premiere Court Gaithersburg, MD 20879

NPCA National Paint and Coating Association 1500 Rhode Island Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20005

NWMA National Woodwork Manufacturers Association (Now NWWDA) NWWDA National Wood Window and Door Association (Formerly NWMA) 205 West Touhy Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration (U.S. Department of Labor) Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402

PS Product Standard of NBS (U.S. Department of Commerce) Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402

REA Rural Electrification Association (U.S. Department of Agriculture) 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250

RFCI Resilient Floor Covering Institute 966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 12-B Rockville, MD 20805

RIS Redwood Inspection Service 591 Redwood Highway, Suite 3100 Mill Valley, CA 94941

RMA Rubber Manufacturers Association 1400 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20005

S.D.I. Steel Door Institute (c/o A. P. Wherry and Associates, Inc.)

14600 Detroit Avenue Cleveland, OH 44107

SHLMA Southern Hardwood Lumber Manufacturers Association (Now HMA) SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractor's National Association P.O. Box 70 Merrifield, VA 22116

SPIB Southern Pine Inspection Bureau 4709 Scenic Highway Pensacola, FL 32504

UL Underwriters Laboratories 333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook, IL 60062

USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture Independence Avenue between 12th and 14th Streets, SW Washington, DC 20250

WCLIB West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau P.O. Box 23145 Portland, OR 97223

WIC Woodwork Institute of California P.O. Box 11428 Fresno, CA 93773

WSFI Wood and Synthetic Flooring Institute 4415 West Harrison Street, Suite 242C Hillside, IL 60162

WWPA Western Wood Products Association 1500 Yeon Building Portland, OR 97204

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

SECTION 01140 - WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 USE OF PREMISES

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

1. Owner Occupancy: Allow for Owner occupancy of site and use by the public.

2. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner, Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

a. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

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

1.3 OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS

A. Full Owner Occupancy: Owner will occupy site and existing building during entire construction period. Cooperate with Owner during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Owner usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Owner's operations.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01140

SECTION 01300 - SUBMITTALS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The types of submittal requirements specified in this section include shop drawings, product data, samples, certificates of conformance or compliance, certified test or inspection reports, and miscellaneous work-related submittals. Individual submittal requirements are specified in applicable sections for each unit of work.

B. Requirements for record documents, progress and final photographs, and operation and maintenance manuals are covered in the "Project Close-out" section.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Work-related submittals of this section are categorized for convenience as follows:

1. Shop drawings include specially-prepared technical data for this project, including drawings, diagrams, performance curves, data sheets, schedules, templates, patterns, reports, calculations, instructions, measurements and similar information not in standard printed form for general application to a range of similar projects.

2. Product data include standard printed information on materials, products and systems; not specially-prepared for this project, other than the designation of selections from among available choices printed therein.

3. Samples include both fabricated and unfabricated physical examples of materials, products and units of work; both as complete units and as smaller portions of units of work; either for limited visual inspection or (where indicated) for more detailed testing and analysis. Mock-ups are a special form of samples, which are too large or otherwise inconvenient for handling in specified manner for transmittal of sample submittals.

4. Certificates of conformance or compliance are documents attesting that a product complies with a specified standard.

5. Certified test (or inspection) reports are documents attesting that a product meets a specified level of performance or quality when a prototype specimen is tested or inspected in accordance with a specified procedure, and consist of a certified statement by the product supplier or Contractor accompanied by a complete report of the inspection or test.

6. Miscellaneous submittals related directly to the work (non-administrative) include warranties, maintenance agreements, workmanship bonds, project photographs, survey data and reports, physical work records, copies of industry standards, record drawings, field measurement data, operating and maintenance materials, overrun stock, and similar information, devices and materials applicable to the work and not processed as shop drawings, product data samples, certificates of…