Volume_III_-_Specifications.pdf

U.S. General Services Administration

The Specifications

SOLICITATION NO: GS-01P-15-BZ-C-0004

PROJECT: Houlton Sector Border Patrol HQ, Renovate IFR to Training and Fitness

Room, Hodgdon, Maine

BID DUE:

DATE: March 31, 2015 TIME: 2:00 PM (1400 hrs)

LOCATION: GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

ACQUISITION BRANCH, 1PSA

10 CAUSEWAY STREET, ROOM 1100

BOSTON, MA 02222-1077

ATTENTION: Bid Custodian

REFERENCE: GS-01P-15-BZ-C-0004

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47A York Street Portland, ME 04101

(207) 553-7753

Houlton Sector Border Patrol HQ

Renovate IFR to Training and Fitness

Hodgdon, Maine

U.S. General Services Administration

New England Region (Region 1)

North Service Center (1PSK)

AE Contract No. GS-P-01-14-BW-5173

Specifications – Bid Set Submission February 16, 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

010100 SUMMARY OF THE WORK

010350 OPTIONS

014200 REFERENCES

015000 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

015050 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

015150 CONSTRUCTION INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ) MANAGEMENT

015930 SECURITY PROCEDURES

015950 SAFETY AND HEALTH

016000 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

016320 PRODUCTS

016350 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

017000 EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

017310 CUTTING AND PATCHING

017320 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

017350 FIRE PREVENTION PRECAUTIONS FOR HOT WORK

017419 CONSTRUCTION NONHAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

017700 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

017810 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

017822 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION

018200 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

020800 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

020820 MISCELLANEOUS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REMOVAL

020900 LEAD REMOVAL

024100 ROOF REMOVAL AND SUBSTRATE PREPARATION

024119 SELECTIVE STRUCTURE DEMOLITION

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

042000 UNIT MASONRY

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

061000 ROUGH CARPENTRY

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

070150.19 PREPARATION FOR REROOFING

072100 THERMAL INSULATION

075423 THERMOPLASTIC POLYOLEFIN (TPO) ROOFING

076200 SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM

079200 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

081113 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

085113 ALUMINUM WINDOWS

087111 DOOR HARDWARE (SCHEDULED BY DESCRIBING PRODUCTS)

088000 GLAZING

088300 MIRRORS

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

092216 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

092900 GYPSUM BOARD

095123 ACOUSTICAL TILE CEILINGS

096519 RESILIENT TILE FLOORING

096813 TILE CARPETING

099123 INTERIOR PAINTING

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

104416 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

122113 LOUVER BLINDS

DIVISION 23 - HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

230500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

230513 COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT

230523 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

230553 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

230593 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

230700 HVAC INSULATION

230800 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC

230900 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC

232113 HYDRONIC PIPING

232116 HYDRONIC PIPING SPECIALTIES

233113 METAL DUCTS

233300 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

237200 AIR-TO-AIR ENERGY RECOVERY EQUIPMENT

238126 SPLIT-SYSTEM AIR-CONDITIONERS

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

260500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

260519 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

260526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260533 RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260553 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

262416 PANELBOARDS

262726 WIRING DEVICES

265100 LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

271500 COMMUNICATIONS HORIZONTAL CABLING

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

283111 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION 010100 - SUMMARY OF THE WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and conditions of the construction contract, including but not limited to Contract Clauses, and the Special Conditions listed below, apply to work of this section.

1. List of Specifications:

010100 SUMMARY OF THE WORK

010350 OPTIONS

014200 REFERENCES

015000 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

015050 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

015150 CONSTRUCTION INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)

MANAGEMENT

015930 SECURITY PROCEDURES

015950 SAFETY AND HEALTH

016000 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

016320 PRODUCTS

016350 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

017000 EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

017310 CUTTING AND PATCHING

017320 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

017350 FIRE PREVENTION PRECAUTIONS FOR HOT WORK

017419 CONSTRUCTION NONHAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT

AND DISPOSAL

017700 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

017810 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

017822 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION

018200 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

020800 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

020820 MISCELLANEOUS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REMOVAL

020900 LEAD REMOVAL

024100 ROOF REMOVAL AND SUBSTRATE PREPARATION

024119 SELECTIVE STRUCTURE DEMOLITION

042000 UNIT MASONRY

061000 ROUGH CARPENTRY

070150.19 PREPARATION FOR REROOFING

072100 THERMAL INSULATION

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075423 THERMOPLASTIC POLYOLEFIN (TPO) ROOFING

076200 SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM

079200 JOINT SEALANTS

081113 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

085113 ALUMINUM WINDOWS

087111 DOOR HARDWARE

088000 GLAZING

088300 MIRRORS

092216 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

092900 GYPSUM BOARD

095123 ACOUSTICAL TILE CEILINGS

096519 RESILIENT TILE FLOORING

096813 TILE CARPETING

099123 INTERIOR PAINTING

104416 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

122113 LOUVER BLINDS

230500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

230513 COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC

EQUIPMENT

230523 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

230553 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

230593 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

230700 HVAC INSULATION

230800 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC

230900 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC

232113 HYDRONIC PIPING

232116 HYDRONIC PIPING SPECIALTIES

233113 METAL DUCTS

233300 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

237200 AIR-TO-AIR ENERGY RECOVERY EQUIPMENT

238126 SPLIT-SYSTEM AIR-CONDITIONERS

260500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

260519 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND

CABLES

260526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260533 RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260553 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

262416 PANELBOARDS

262726 WIRING DEVICES

265100 LIGHTING

271500 COMMUNICATIONS HORIZONTAL CABLING

283111 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

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2. List of Drawings:

G001 Title Sheet LS101 Life Safety Plan AD101 First Floor Architectural Demolition Plan A101 First Floor Architectural Plan A102 Reflected Ceiling Plan A103 Roof Plan - Base Bid A103A Roof Plan - Option 01 & Option 02 A201 Interior Elevations A501

Architectural Details A502 Roof Details – Option 01 A503 Roof Details – Option 02 A601 Door Details and Schedule A602 Window Details and Schedule M001 Mechanical General Notes and Legend MD101 First Floor Mechanical Demolition Plan M101 First Floor Mechanical Plan - Ductwork M102 First Floor Mechanical Plan - Piping M103 Roof Mechanical Plan M501 Mechanical Details M502 Mechanical Sequences of Operations M601 Mechanical Schedules E001 Electrical General Notes and Legend ED101 First Floor Electrical Demolition Plans EP101 First Floor Power and Systems Plan EL101 First Floor Lighting Plan E601 Electrical Schedules and Details

1.2 PROJECT/WORK IDENTIFICATION

A. Project Name and Location:

Renovate Indoor Firing Range to Training and Fitness Rooms Border Patrol Sector Headquarters 96 Calais Road Hodgdon, Maine 04730

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B. Architect: The term "Architect" refers to the professional services contractor listed below. The Architect's status relative to this construction will be fully delineated in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to the pre-award or during the pre-construction conference. The Architect may furnish personnel for site supervision if required by his contract.

Colby Company Engineering 47A York Street Portland, Maine 04101

(207) 553-7753

C. Contracting Officer for this Project is:

Donna Maffeo (CO)

Property Development Division 1PC, Room 1100 Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. Federal Building 10 Causeway Street Boston, MA 02222-1077

(617) 565-6012 donna.maffeo@gsa.gov

D. Contracting Specialist for this Project is:

Joe Moonan (CS)

Property Development Division 1PC, Room 915 Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. Federal Building 10 Causeway Street Boston, MA 02222-1077

(617) 565-5027 joseph.moonan@gsa.gov

E. Contract documents indicate the work of contract, and related requirements and conditions that have an impact on the project. Related requirements and conditions that are indicated on the contract documents include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

1. Existing site conditions and restrictions.

2. Other work prior to work of contract.

3. Alterations and coordination with existing work.

4. Other work to be performed concurrently by Government.

5. Other work to be performed concurrently by separate contractors.

6. Other work subsequent to work of Contract.

F. Summary by References: Work of Contract can be summarized by reference to the conditions of the contract, Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, specification sections as listed in the "Index of Specification Sections" bound herewith, drawings as listed in "Schedule of Drawings" bound herewith, addenda and modifications to the contract documents issued subsequent to the initial printing of this project manual, and including but not necessarily limited to printed matter mailto:donna.maffeo@gsa.gov

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referenced by any of these.

G. Abbreviated Written Summary: Briefly, and without force and effect upon contract documents, work of contract can be summarized as follows:

This project includes the decommissioning of the existing 1,900 square foot Indoor Firing Range (IFR) at the Houlton Headquarters facility and the renovation of that space to create Training and Fitness Rooms. This work also includes the installation of a new TPO roof system. This project includes the removal of all lead in the existing (IFR).

1.3 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. General: During the entire construction period the Contractor shall have the use of the premises identified at the “LIMIT OF WORK” area for construction operations. The Contractor will also have use of the site only in the area noted as “CONTRACTOR LAYDOWN AREA” All other site area is off limits to the Contractor for any purpose.

1. The Contractor’s use of the premises is limited by the Government's right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of the project.

B. General: The Contractor shall limit his use of the premises to the work indicated, so as to allow for Government occupancy and use by the general public.

1. Use of the Site: Confine operations at the site to the areas permitted under the Contract.

Portions of the site beyond areas on which work is indicated are not to be disturbed.

Conform to site rules and regulations affecting the work while engaged in project construction. See Division 01 Section "Project Coordination."

2. Contractor Use of the Existing Building: Maintain the existing building in a safe and weather tight condition throughout the construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Take all precautions necessary to protect the building and its occupants during the construction period. See "Project Coordination" section.

a. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and available to the Government's employees, emergency vehicles at all times.

Do not use the areas not identified for use by Contactor for parking or storage of materials. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on site.

3. Working Hours: The normal working hours for this contract shall be from 6:30 a.m. to

6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer.

4. Utility Interruptions: Utility interruptions, diminished service, or shut-downs will be permitted only after normal working hours, or on weekends, and shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer.

1.4 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY

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A. Full Government Occupancy: The Government will occupy the site and adjacent existing building areas during the entire period of construction. Cooperate fully with the Government representative during construction operations to minimize conflicts and to facilitate Government usage. Perform the work so as not to interfere with the Government operations.

1.5 INSPECTION BY REGULATORY AUTHORITIES

A. This project is subject to inspection by the following regulatory authorities:

GSA Fire Protection Engineer Property Development Division 1 PCF 10 Causeway Street, Rm 975 Boston, MA 02222

U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue Washington, D.C. 20210

B. Notify Contracting Officer when inspections take place. Decision as to action to be taken as a result of inspections by regulatory authorities will be made by the Contracting Officer.

1.6 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed inside the existing building during normal business working hours of 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except otherwise indicated.

1. Weekend Hours: Authorized by Contracting Officer.

2. Early Morning Hours: Authorized by Contracting Officer.

3. Hours for Utility Shutdowns: After normal working hours or on weekends, and coordinated with Contracting Officer.

B. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Contracting Officer not less than one week in advance of proposed utility interruptions. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without Contracting Officer's written permission.

1.7 SPECIFICATION FORMATS AND CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Format: The Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections using the

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33-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.

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

1.8 MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. Existing Structures: Shall remain in place, except as noted.

B. Outside Electrical Services: Underground and overhead electrical services shall be provided complete to all points of connection to utility and service lines as shown on drawings and specified under other sections of this specification. Any "Limit of Contract" lines or similar general limits that may appear on site or other drawings shall not be deemed to apply to the foregoing electrical work.

C. New Work: Unless otherwise noted on drawings or specified, new work in extension of existing conditions shall correspond in all respects with that to which it connects, or to similar existing conditions, in materials, workmanship, and finish.

D. Alterations to Existing Work:

1. Existing work shall be cut, drilled altered, removed, or temporarily removed and replaced as necessary for performance of work under the contract. Work that is replaced shall match similar existing work. Structural members shall not be cut or altered, except where noted on drawings, without authorization of the Contracting Officer. Work remaining in place which is damaged or defaced during this contract shall be restored to the condition existing at time of award of contract.

2. Discolored or unfinished surfaces exposed by removal of existing work and indicated to be the final exposed surfaces shall be refinished or the material shall be replaced as necessary to make contiguous work uniform and harmonious. Work out of alignment

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where exposed by removal of existing work shall be called to the Contracting Officer's attention. Necessary corrective work directed by the Contracting Officer will be subject to adjustment of the contract in accordance with "Differing Site Conditions" clause of the General Conditions.

E. Work Done by Others: This contractor shall cooperate and coordinate with other contractor’s on the site.

F. It is mandatory that the first item of work to be the removal of exterior wall and the installation of a temporary door in the location of the new exterior exit door. This temporary door is to be used during construction as the sole means of entrance for construction staff and construction materials unless otherwise approved by the Owner. The temporary door is to be insulated hollow metal with weather stripping and appropriate hardware to provide a safe and secure facility at all times. All construction demolition materials are to be removed from the existing building through and only through this temporary door.

G. All construction debris material containers are to be covered at all times to avoid the spread of construction material debris around the job site. Also all effort will be required to contain construction material debris, specifically lead dust, from being tracked back into the existing building once removed. See specification Sections 020800, 020820, and 020900 for additional requirements for the removal of hazardous waste materials.

H. The existing lightening protection system must stay active at all times during this project including during the reroofing work.

I. Any and all existing communications systems must stay intact and active (usable) during the entire construction project.

J. All existing electrical, communication, and lightening protection systems grounding protection are to be maintained at all times during this contruction.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 010100

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SECTION 010350 - OPTIONS

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 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. If an Option is selected either Option 1 or Option 2 will be selected; not both.

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 options, if exercised, shall be exercised in writing not later than the number of calendar days specified for each 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 contact performance time with the exercise of any or all of the options.

D. Coordination:

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

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

1.2 SCHEDULE OF OPTIONS:

A. OPTIONS

Option No. 1

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Perforate (aerate) the existing EPDM roofing. Mechanically attach the re-cover board over the existing roofing or insulation. Provide mechanical attachment to the existing Tectum deck in full accordance with the roofing manufacturer's requirement. The board, the board layout, taper and attachment method shall be approved by the roofing manufacturer. Install a fully adhered TPO roof membrane per specifications and provide a full warranty per specification. Also see requirements of Section 070150.19.

Option No. 2

Remove all existing roof system, down to existing Tectum roof decking, including EPDM roofing, insulation, roof drains, and all existing flashing. Then install a new TPO roof system including new ¼” sloped insulation to new roof drains. This option to include all new roof edge flashing, equipment curb flashing, vent stack flashing. Existing wood blocking to stay in place. R-Value of new roof system shall provide an average R-value of 40. Also see requirements of Section 070150.19.

B. Option Period: The Government shall have 30 calendar days to exercise this option after the

Notice to Proceed for the base contract is received by the Contractor.

C. The work of this option shall be started no later than 3 calendar days after the receipt by the

Contractor of the Government’s exercise of the Option.

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.

2. An extension of the contract period will be negotiated with the Contractor upon Government acceptance of the Bid Option.

END OF SECTION 010350

REFERENCES 014200- 1

SECTION 014200 - REFERENCES

The following definitions are a partial listing of definitions, and when not found herein are referred.

DEFINITIONS

A. General Explanation: Specification language often includes terms that are defined elsewhere in the Contract Documents, including the Construction Contract Clauses. Certain terms are defined in this section. These definitions or explanations are not necessarily complete or exclusive, but are general for the Work and may be explained more explicitly in other Sections.

B. "General Terms and Conditions" are defined by the Agreement.

C. "Special Conditions" refer collectively to Section 00800 "Supplementary Conditions" and any other sections with numbers starting with 00.

D. "Indicated" refers to graphic representations, notes or schedules on the Drawings, or to requirements elsewhere in the Specifications or other Contract Documents. Terms such as "shown", "noted", "scheduled" and "specified" have the same meaning as "indicated" and are used to further help locate the reference, but no limitation on location is intended

E. .Where "directed", "authorized", "selected", "approved", or a similar term is used in conjunction with the Contractor's submittals, applications, requests and other activities, and the specifications state that an individual other than the Contracting Officer, such as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative, shall provide this action, it is understood that only the Contracting Officer has this authority unless the individual stated is authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer.

1. When the individual is authorized by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor may still appeal the action to the Contracting Officer.

2. The Contracting Officer's decision will be final.

3. In no case shall the Contracting Officer's action be interpreted as releasing the Contractor from responsibility to fulfill the requirements of the Contract Documents.

F. "Regulations" are found in the FARs, GSAM, and CFR including orders issued by the government.

G. "Project site" refers to the space available to the Contractor for performance of the Work, either exclusively or in conjunction with others performing other work.

H. "Furnish" means to supply and deliver to the Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembling, installation and similar operations.

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I. "Install" describes operations at the Project site, including unloading, temporary storage, unpacking, assembling, erecting, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning and similar operations.

J. "Provide" means to furnish and install, complete in place and ready for full use.

K. "Cutting" refers to removal of material by cutting, sawing, drilling, breaking, chipping, grinding, excavating and similar operations.

L. "Patching" refers to restoration of a surface to its original completed condition by filling, repairing, refinishing, closing and similar operations.

M. "Installer" is the Contractor or another entity engaged by the Contractor, either directly or indirectly through subcontracting, to perform a particular construction operation at the Project site, including installation, erection, application and similar operations. Installers shall be skilled in the operations they perform. Where indicated, installers shall also be Specialists as defined in the Construction Contract Clauses."Testing agency" or "testing laboratory" is an independent entity engaged to perform specific inspections or tests, either at the Project site or elsewhere, and to report the results of those inspections and tests.

N. "Label": This must be provided by a NRTL, or other entity approved by by GSA. The burden of documentation for validation shall be provided by the Contractor.

O. “Superintendent” refers to the Contractor’s on site representative who is responsible for continuous field supervision, coordination, planning, scheduling, and completion of the work and, unless another person is designated by the contract specification, for the prevention of accidents.

P. "Owner" is the Government.

Q. "Government" refers to the General Service Administration (GSA).

R. "Government" refers to the Public Buildings Service (PBS).

S. "Building Manager" is the Government employee responsible for the administration, operation and maintenance of the building.

T. "Notice to Proceed" is the Contracting Officer's notification by letter to the Contractor to proceed with the Contract, activating the time period for construction and establishing the completion date.

U. "Substantial Completion" is defined in the Agreement, with additional provisos in Specification Section 017700 Closeout.

V. "Punch List" is the entire listing of all work including items that must be completed pursuant to Contract Completion.

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1.2 DRAWING SYMBOLS

A. Except as otherwise indicated, symbols used on the Drawings are those symbols recognized in the construction industry.

1. These include graphic symbols defined by "Architectural Graphic Standards", published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., as well as graphic symbols recommended by ASHRAE, ASME, ASPE, CSI, IEEE and similar technical organizations for the mechanical and electrical Drawings.

2. Refer uncertainties as to meaning of symbols to GSA for clarification before proceeding.

1.3 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

A. Applicability of Standards: Unless the Contract Documents include more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect, to the extent referenced, as if bound or copied directly into the Contract Documents. Such standards are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference.

B. Conflicting Requirements. Comply with the most stringent requirement, or the more current edition in case of duplicate requirements with differing dates.

1. Minimum Quantity and Quality: In case of conflict, GSA judgment shall be final.

2. 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.

C. Publication dates are those valid in the Contract Documents on the date of the Invitation For Bids. When an applicable standard has been revised in the course of construction, and the contractor is affected by this, a change order proposal shall be submitted. GSA will render a decision for each case.

D. Abbreviations and Acronyms used in the Specifications and other Contract Documents mean the recognized name of a trade association, standards-producing organization, and authority having jurisdiction or other entity applicable to the context of the particular provision. Except as otherwise indicated, refer to the current editions of the following publications for abbreviations:

1. "Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S.", published by Gale Research.

2. "National Trade and Professional Associations of the United States", published by Columbia Books.

3. "Means Illustrated Construction Dictionary - New Unabridged Edition" published by R.S.

Means Company, Inc.

4. "Abbreviations and Acronyms," paragraphs A through E by MasterSpec Division 0142000.

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E. Abbreviation and Acronyms Listing. The following names are subject to change and are believed, but are not assured, to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents.

1. AA- Aluminum Association

2. AABC - Associated Air Balance Council

3. AAMA - American Architectural Manufacturers Association

4. AAN - American Association of Nurserymen (See ANLA)

5. AASHTO - American Association of State Highway and Transportation

6. AATCC - American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists

7. ABMA - American Bearing Manufacturers Association

8. ABMA - American Boiler Manufacturers Association

9. ACI - American Concrete Institute

10. ACIL - American Council of Independent Laboratories

11. AISET - The Association of Independent Scientific, Engineering, and Testing Firms

12. ACPA - American Concrete Pipe Association

13. ADC - Air Diffusion Council

14. AEIC - Association of Edison Illuminating Companies

15. AFBMA - Anti-Friction Bearing Manufacturers Association (See ABMA)

16. AFPA - American Forest and Paper Association

17. AGA - American Gas Association

18. AGC - Association of General Contractors

19. AHA - American Hardboard Association

20. AHAM - Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers

21. AI - Asphalt Institute

22. AIA - The American Institute of Architects

23. AIA - American Insurance Association

24. AIHA - American Industrial Hygiene Association

25. AISC - American Institute of Steel Construction

26. AISI - American Iron and Steel Institute

27. AITC - American Institute of Timber Construction

28. ALA - American Laminators Association (See LMA)

29. ALI - American Lighting Institute

30. ALCA - Associated Landscape Contractors of America

31. ALI - Associated Laboratories, Inc.

32. ALSC - American Lumber Standards Committee

33. AMCA - Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc.

34. ANLA - American Nursery and Landscape Association

35. ANSI - American National Standards Institute

36. AOAC - Association of Official Analytical Chemists International

37. AOSA - Association of Official Seed Analysts

38. APA - American Plywood Association (see EWA)

39. APA - Architectural Precast Association

40. API - American Petroleum Institute

41. ARI - Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute

42. ARMA - Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association

43. ASA - Acoustical Society of America

44. ASC - Adhesive and Sealant Council

45. ASCA - Architectural Spray Coaters Association

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46. ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers

47. ASHES - American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services - Division of the

American Hospital Association

48. ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers.

49. ASLA - American Society of Landscape Architects

50. ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers

51. ASPA - American Sod Producers Association (See TPI)

52. ASPE - American Society of Plumbing Engineers

53. ASQ - American Society for Quality

54. ASSE - American Society of Sanitary Engineering

55. ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials

56. ATIS - Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions

57. ATS - Automatic Transfer Switch

58. AWCI - Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industries International

59. AWCMA - American Window Covering Manufacturers Association (See WCMA)

60. AWI - Architectural Woodwork Institute

61. AWPA - American Wood-Preservers' Association

62. AWS - American Welding Society

63. AWWA - American Water Works Association

64. BAS - Building Automation System

65. BHMA - Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association

66. BIA - Brick Industry Association

67. BIFMA - The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association International

68. BIM - Building Information Model

69. BOD - Basis of Design

70. CABO - Council of American Building Officials

71. CAGI - Compressed Air and Gas Institute

72. CAUS - Color Association of the United States

73. CBHF - State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation Technical Information

74. CBMA - Certified Ballast Manufacturers Association

75. CC - Construction Contractor

76. CE - Construction or Consulting Engineer

77. CEx - Contract Executive

78. CCC - Carpet Cushion Council

79. CDA - Copper Development Association Inc.

80. CE - Corps of Engineers (U.S. Department of the Army)

81. CFFA - Chemical Fabrics & Film Association, Inc.

82. CFR - Code of Federal Regulations (Publications available from the Government Printing

Office)

83. CGA - Compressed Gas Association

84. CGSB - Canadian General Standards Board

85. CISCA - Ceilings and Interior Systems Construction Association

86. CISPI - Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute

87. CLFMI - Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute

88. CLP - Certified Landscape Professional

89. CLT-E - Certified Landscape Technician-Exterior

90. CLT-I - Certified Landscape Technician - Interior

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91. CLPA – California Lathing and Plastering Association

92. CMPM - CM Project Manager

93. CM - Construction Manager

94. CO - Contracting Officer

95. COLP - Certified Ornamental Landscape Professional

96. CORPS - Army Corps of Engineers

97. COTR - Contracting Officer's Technical Representative

98. COBIE - Construction to Operations Building Information Exchange

99. CPA - Composite Panel Association

100. CPPA - Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe Association

101. CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission

102. CRI - Carpet and Rug Institute

103. CRSI - Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

104. CS - Commercial Standard (U.S. Department of Commerce)

105. CSI - Construction Specifications Institute

106. CSSB - Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau

107. CTI - Ceramic Tile Institute of America

108. CTI - Cooling Tower Institute

109. CTP - Certified Turfgrass Professional

110. DHI - Door and Hardware Institute

111. DIPRA - Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association

112. DLPA – Decorative Laminate Products Association

113. DOC - Department of Commerce (Publications available from the Government Printing

Office)

114. DOJ - Department of Justice

115. DOT - Department of Transportation

116. DP - Design Professional

117. ECSA - Exchange Carriers Standards Association (See ATIS)

118. EIA - Electronic Industries Association

119. EIMA - EIFS Industry Members Association

120. EJMA - Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association

121. EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

122. EPAct 2005 -

123. EWA - Engineered Wood Association

124. FAA - Federal Aviation Administration

125. FCC - Federal Communications Commission

126. FCI - Fluid Controls Institute

127. FCICA - Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association

128. FDA - US Food and Drug Administration

129. FGMA - Flat Glass Marketing Association (See GANA)

130. FHA - Federal Housing Administration (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

Development)

131. FM - Factory Mutual System

132. FMR - Federal Management Regulation

133. FPE - Fire Protection Engineer

134. FPS - Federal Protective Service

135. FPT - Functional Performance Test

136. FS - Federal Specification (Publications available from GSA)

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137. FSC – Forest Stewardship Council

138. FTI – Facing Tile Institute

139. GA - Gypsum Association

140. GANA - Glass Association of North America

141. GRI - Geosynthetic Research Institute

142. GSA - General Services Administration

143. HEI - Heat Exchange Institute

144. HFES - Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

145. HI - Hydraulic Institute

146. HI - Hydronics Institute - Division of Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association

147. HMA - Hardwood Manufacturers Association

148. HPVA - Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association

149. IALD - International Association of Lighting Designers

150. IAS - International Approval Services - Division of Canadian Standards Association

151. ICEA - Insulated Cable Engineers Association

152. IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission (Publications available from ANSI)

153. IES - Illuminating Engineering Society

154. IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

155. IESNA - Illuminating Engineering Society of North America

156. IGCC - Insulating Glass Certification Council

157. IIDA - International Interior Design Association

158. ILI - Indiana Limestone Institute of America

159. IMSA - International Municipal Signal Association

160. INCE - Institute of Noise Control Engineering

161. ISA - International Society for Measurement and Control

162. ISC - Interagency Security Committee

163. ISEA - Industrial Safety Equipment Association

164. ISS - Iron and Steel Society

165. KCMA - Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association

166. LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

167. LGSI - Light Gage Structural Institute

168. LIA - Lead Industries Association, Inc.

169. LMA - Laminating Materials Association

170. LPI - Lightning Protection Institute

171. MBMA - Metal Building Manufacturers Association

172. MCAA - Mechanical Contractors Association of America

173. MFMA - Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association

174. MFMA - Metal Framing Manufacturers Association

175. MHIA - Material Handling Industry Association

176. MIA - Marble Institute of America

177. MIA - Masonry Institute of America

178. MIL - Military Standardization Documents (U.S. Department of Defense)

179. MILCON - Military Construction

180. ML/SFA - Metal Lath/Steel Framing Association

181. MSS - Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry

182. NAA - National Arborist Association

183. NAAMM - National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers

184. NAAMM - North American Association of Mirror Manufacturers (See GANA)

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185. NACE - National Association of Corrosion Engineers International

186. NAGDM - National Association of Garage Door Manufacturers (See DASMA)

187. NAIMA - North American Insulation Manufacturers Association

188. NAMI - National Accreditation & Management Institute, Inc.

189. NAPA - National Asphalt Pavement Association

190. NBHA - National Builders Hardware Association (See DHI)

191. NBIMS - National Building Information Model Standards

192. NBGQA - National Building Granite Quarries Association, Inc.

193. NBS – National Bureau of Standards

194. NIBS - National Institute of Building Sciences

195. NIST - National Institute of Standards and Technology

196. NCAC - National Council of Acoustical Consultants

197. NCCA - National Coil Coaters Association

198. NCMA - National Concrete Masonry Association

199. NCPI - National Clay Pipe Institute

200. NCRPM - National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

201. NCSPA - National Corrugated Steel Pipe Association

202. NEBB - Natural Environmental Balancing Bureau

203. NEC - National Electrical Code

204. NECA - National Electrical Contractors Association

205. NEI - National Elevator Industry

206. NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturers Association

207. NETA - InterNational Electrical Testing Association

208. NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

209. NFPA - National Forest Products Association (See AFPA)

210. NFRC - National Fenestration Rating Council Incorporated

211. NGA - National Glass Association

212. NHLA - National Hardwood Lumber Association

213. NIA - National Insulation Association

214. NIAC - National Insulation and Abatement Contractors Association (See NIA)

215. NIST - National Institute of Standards and Technology (U.S. Department of Commerce)

216. NKCA - National Kitchen Cabinet Association (See KCMA)

217. NPCA - National Paint and Coatings Association

218. NRCA - National Roofing Contractors Association

219. NRMCA - National Ready Mixed Concrete Association

220. NRTL - Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory

221. NSA - National Stone Association

222. NSF - National Sanitation Foundation International

223. NTMA - National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association

224. NVLAP - National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (via NIST)

225. NUSIG - National Uniform Seismic Installation Guidelines

226. NWFA - National Wood Flooring Association

227. NWMA - National Woodwork Manufacturers Association (See NWWDA)

228. NWWDA - National Wood Window and Door Association

229. O & M - Operations & Maintenance

230. OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (U.S. Department of Labor)

231. P100 - GSA Facilities Standards for the Public Building Service

232. PATMI - Powder Actuated Tool Manufacturers' Institute

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233. PCA - Portland Cement Association

234. PCI - Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute

235. PDCA - Painting and Decorating Contractors of America

236. PDI - Plumbing and Drainage Institute

237. PDS - Program Development Study

238. PEI - Porcelain Enamel Institute

239. PLANET - Professional Landcare Network

240. PMO -

241. POR - Program Of Requirements

242. PPFA - Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association

243. PPI - Plastics Pipe Institute (The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc.)

244. PS - Product Standards of the National Bureau of Standards (U.S. Department of

Commerce)

245. QAQC - Quality Assurance Quality Control

246. RCSC - Research Council on Structural Connections

247. RFCI - Resilient Floor Covering Institute

248. RFP - Request For Proposal

249. RFQ - Request For Qualifications

250. RIEI - Roofing Industry Education Institute

251. RMA - Rubber Manufacturers Association

252. SAE - Society of Automotive Engineers International

253. SAMA - Scientific Apparatus Makers’ Association

254. SDI - Steel Deck Institute

255. SDI - Steel Door Institute

256. SEFA - Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association

257. SEGD - Society for Environmental Graphic Design

258. SFPE - Senior Fire Protection Engineer

259. SGCC - Safety Glazing Certification Council

260. SHLMA - Southern Hardwood Lumber Manufacturers Association (See HMA)

261. SIGMA - Sealed Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association

262. SJI - Steel Joist Institute

263. SMA - Screen Manufacturers Association

264. SMACNA - Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association

265. SPI - The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc.

266. SPIB - Southern Pine Inspection Bureau

267. SSINA - Specialty Steel Industry of North America

268. SSPC - Steel Structures Painting Council - The Society for Protective Coatings

269. SSPMA - Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association

270. STI - Steel Tank Institute

271. SWI - Steel Window Institute

272. SWPA - Submersible Wastewater Pump Association

273. SWRI - Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute

274. TAB - Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Bureau

275. TCA - Tile Council of America

276. TIMA - Thermal Insulation Manufacturers Association (See NAIMA)

277. TPI - Truss Plate Institute

278. TPI - Turfgrass Producers International

279. TRB - Transportation Research Board - National Research Council

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280. UFAC - Upholstered Furniture Action Council

281. UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

282. USDA - U.S. Department of Agriculture]

283. USGBC – U.S. Green Building Council

284. USITT - U.S. Institute of Theater Technology - The American Association of Design and

Production Professionals in the Performing Arts

285. USMS - U.S. Marshal Service

286. USP - U.S. Pharmacopeia

287. USPS - U.S. Postal Service

288. VOC – Volatile Organic Compound

289. WA - Wallcoverings Association

290. WASTEC - Waste Equipment Technology Association

291. WCMA - Window Covering Manufacturers Association

292. WEF - Water Environment Federation

293. WMMPA - Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association

294. WPCF - Water Pollution Control Federation (See WEF)

295. WRI - Wire Reinforcement Institute

296. WSC - Water Systems Council

297. WSFI - Wood and Synthetic Flooring Institute (See MFMA)

298. WWPA - Western Wood Products Association

299. W.W.P.A. - Woven Wire Products Association

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not applicable)

END OF SECTION 014200

TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS 015000- 1

SECTION 015000 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes requirements for temporary utilities, support facilities and protection.

1. Temporary utilities include but are not limited to the following:

a. Temporary water service and distribution.

b. Temporary electric power and lighting.

c. Temporary heat and ventilation.

d. Temporary telephone service.

e. Temporary sanitary facilities, including drinking water.

f. Storm and sanitary sewer.

2. Support facilities include but are not limited to the following:

a. Field offices, storage sheds and fabrication shops.

b. Temporary lifts and hoists.

c. Project identification and other temporary signs.

d. Waste disposal services.

e. Other construction aids and miscellaneous services and facilities.

3. Protection includes but is not limited to the following:

a. Temporary fire protection.

b. Barricades, warning signs, and lights.

c. Enclosure fence.

d. Environmental protection.

e. Enclosure partitions.

B. Provide temporary facilities and controls required for construction activities except, for facilities and controls indicated as existing or provided by the Government or others.

1.2 UTILITY USE CHARGES

A. Unless otherwise specified, Contractor shall pay utility service use charges for temporary utilities used by all entities engaged in construction activities at the Project site. Costs for these services are included in the Contract price.

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B. Water Service: The Contractor may use water from the Government's existing water system, without metering and without payment of use charges.

C. Sewer Service: Contractor may use the Government's existing sewer system, without payment of use charges.

D. Electric Power Service: Contractor may use electric power from the Government's existing electric power system, without metering and without payment of use charges.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Site Plan: Show temporary facilities, utility hookups, staging areas, and parking areas for construction personnel.

B. Reports: Submit reports of tests, inspections, meter readings and similar procedures for temporary utilities.

C. Implementation and Termination Schedule: Within 15 calendar days after the date established for the submittal of the Contractor's Construction Schedule, submit a schedule indicating implementation and termination of each temporary utility.

D. Weather Protection:

1. Provide protection for work areas affected by moisture and thermal change. Including building floor areas, masonry scaffolds and fabrication areas. Covering, enclose and heat to maintain a relatively dry work area with a minimum temperature of 40°F at the working surface. Weather protection is not required for excavation, pile driving, steel erection, and similar operations normally completed in the open.

2. Submit weather protection plan to GSA for approval. Future changes must be approved by GSA.

3. Provide accurate Fahrenheit thermometers for every 2,000 square feet of floor space located as directed.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Standards and Regulations: In temporary facilities, comply with industry standards, applicable laws, and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction, including but not limited to the following:

1. Building code requirements.

2. Health and Safety regulations.

3. Utility company regulations.

4. Police, fire department and rescue squad rules.

5. Environmental protection regulations.

6. For temporary egress, ABAAS regulations.

7. NFPA 241 "Standards for Safeguarding Construction, Alterations and Demolition

Operations".

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8. ANSI-A10 Series standards for "Safety Requirements for Construction and Demolition".

9. NECA Electrical Design Library "Temporary Electrical Facilities", NFPA 70, and

NEMA, NECA and UL standards and regulations for temporary electric…