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MONTPELIER, VT SSA BUILDING, SECURITY BARRIER WALL

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NOVEMBER 7, 2016

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PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

SECTION 015000 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. General: Specific administrative and procedural minimum actions are specified in this section, as extensions of provisions in other contract documents. These requirements have been included for special purposes as indicated. Nothing in this section is intended to limit types and amounts of temporary work required, and no omission from this section will be recognized as an indication that such temporary activity is not required for successful completion of the work and compliance with requirements of contract documents. Provisions of this section are applicable to, but are not limited to, utility services, construction facilities, security/protection provisions, and support facilities.

1.2 JOB CONDITIONS

A. General: Establish and initiate use of each temporary facility at time first reasonably required for proper performance of the work. Terminate use and remove facilities at earliest reasonable time, when no longer needed or when permanent facilities have, with authorized use, replaced the need.

B. Conditions of Use: Install, operate, maintain and protect temporary facilities in a manner and at locations which will be safe, non-hazardous, sanitary and protective of persons and property, and free of deleterious effects.

C. Existing Equipment on Site: Cover equipment that is to remain in place within the area of contract operations and protect it against damage or loss. Store equipment that is removed in performance of work where directed or reuse in work as required by drawings and specifications. Equipment temporarily removed shall be protected, cleaned and replaced equal to its condition prior to starting work. Security for equipment or material that is to be reused and is removed for temporary storage shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

D. Weather Protection:

1. Submit weather protection plan to the Contracting Officer for approval. Any changes to approved plan must be approved by the Contracting Officer.

2. Provide protection for all work areas affected by moisture and cold, such as building floor areas, masonry scaffolds and fabrication areas by covering, enclosing and/or heating to maintain a relatively dry work area with a minimum temperature of 40 degrees F at the working surface so as to permit a normal progression of construction work.

Provide a minimum temperature higher than 40 degrees F when a higher temperature is required to conform to requirements specified elsewhere. Weather protection is not required for site work, excavation, pile driving, steel erection, roofing, and similar operations normally done in the open. See specific technical specification sections for minimum and maximum environmental conditions required for specific work installations and applications. Technical specifications requirements shall govern.

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3. Provide climatic protection against the deleterious effects of moisture and cold for existing finishes and equipment for all areas under the control of the contractor. Continuous protection shall be provided, whether or not contract work is specifically required in such areas, work will be performed intermittently in such areas, or work will be performed at the beginning or the end of the contract duration within the areas required to be climatically protected.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 TEMPORARY UTILITY SERVICES:

A. The types of services required include, but are not limited to, water, sewerage, surface drainage, electrical power and telephones. When connecting to existing franchised utilities for required services, comply with service companies' recommendations on materials and methods, or engage service companies to install services. Locate and relocate services (as necessary) to minimize interference with construction operations.

B. Water: Utility services supplying the premises are available for use in this work paid for by the government. The contractor is responsible to coordinate with the local utility in the event that the water must be shut-down as a result of the work to be performed during the contract.

C. Electric Power: Premises are to be supplied with electrical services paid for by the government.

The contractor is required to coordinate with the local utility in the event that the electrical service must be shut-down as a result of the work to be performed during the contract.

D. Temporary Power: In the event that temporary power is required, provide service with ground-fault circuit interrupter features, activated from each circuit of 20-amp or less rating.

E. Propane Supply: The premises are to be supplied with propane heating during the course of the construction project. The space temperature during construction is not to exceed 55O F unless specifically required by a particular operation. The contractor is responsible to monitor the propane usage while the building is under the operational control of the contractor. The contractor is to coordinate with the GSA project manager vis a vis the need to order more propane.

3.2 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES:

A. The types of temporary construction facilities required include, but are not limited to, water distribution, drainage, dewatering equipment, enclosure of work, heat, ventilation, electrical power distribution, lighting, hoisting facilities, stairs, ladders, and roads. Provide facilities reasonably required to perform construction operations properly and adequately.

B. Enclosures: When temporary enclosures are required to ensure adequate workmanship, weather protection and ambient conditions required for the work, provide tarpaulins with UL label and flame spread of 15 or less; provide translucent type (nylon reinforced polyethylene) where daylighting of enclosed space would be beneficial for workmanship, and reduce use of temporary lighting.

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C. Heating: Refer to "Heat" clause of Contract Clauses Obtain approval of proposed temporary heating system from the Contracting Officer prior to placing in service. Oil burners, salamanders, or open braziers are not permitted. Comply with applicable Federal, State, and local safety regulations.

1. The Contractor may utilize the heating system and related equipment to furnish the specified heating results prior to the time of completion of the building. However, the equipment shall be operated by qualified personnel and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and good engineering practice. Clean, flush, and fill the heating system piping with treated water prior to use for temporary heat. Treatment must be in accordance with the recommendations of a qualified water treatment laboratory, and shall be in addition to the final treatment specified elsewhere.

2. Prior to the time of final inspection, place the heating system and related equipment in first class, equal to new condition, satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. Provide boiler water treatment if condensate is wasted or if its use is considered necessary by the Contracting Officer or his designated representative.

3. The operation of the equipment prior to acceptance by the Government shall not change the date of the guarantee period.

4. The Contracting Officer will determine sufficiency of, and time when heat is to be provided in occupied portions of the building.

D. Electrical Facilities: Provide all temporary electrical facilities, including lamps, required for construction and safety operations. Remove all such equipment when permanent connections have been completed. Where it is determined, during construction, that the temporary facilities, as installed, interfere with Government operations or other construction operations and, when notified by the Contracting Officer, relocate said facilities in an approved manner at no cost to the Government. No wire, bus or electrical equipment which is part of any of the permanent electrical systems may be used for temporary electrical service for construction operations, unless specifically approved by the Contracting Officer. Temporary connections shall be in accordance with NEC and OSHA requirements. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage or injury to equipment, materials, or personnel caused by improperly protected temporary installations. All costs for materials and installation for temporary electrical facilities and energy for their operation shall be at the expense of the Contractor. The hours of operation, level of illumination and coverage for safety of personnel shall meet the minimum requirements of OSHA and the Contracting Officer. Provide electrical welders used in the erection and fabrication of the building and its equipment with an independent grounding cable connected directly to the structure on which the weld is being made rather than to adjacent conduit or piping.

E. Roads: Maintain roads during construction.

3.3 SECURITY PROVISIONS:

A. General: Provide security services and systems such as to achieve 24-hour, 7 days per week protection from theft, vandalism, personal injury and property damage. Refer to Division 01 Section "Safety and Health." Provisions shall include, but not be limited to the following:

1. Permanent Fire Protection: Complete each fire protection facility at earliest reasonable date, and make ready for emergency use, and instruct personnel at site on availability and proper use.

2. Building Enclosure and Lockup: At earliest possible date, secure building against

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unauthorized entrance at times when personnel are not working. Provide secure temporary enclosures at ground floor and other locations of possible entry, with locked entrances.

3.5 TEMPORARY SUPPORT FACILITIES:

A. General: The types of temporary support facilities required include, but are not limited to, field offices, storage sheds, fabrication sheds, sanitary facilities, drinking water, first aid facilities, bulletin board, private and public telephones, clocks, thermometer, cleanup facilities, waste disposal service, rodent/pest control and similar miscellaneous general services, all as may be reasonably required for proficient performance of the work and accommodation of personnel at the site. Discontinue and remove temporary support facilities, and make incidental similar use of permanent work of the project, only when and in manner authorized by the Contracting Officer and, if not otherwise indicated, immediately before time of substantial completion.

Locate temporary support facilities for convenience of users, and for minimum interference with construction activities.

B. Sanitary Facilities: Contractor's personnel will be permitted to use restrooms on the premises except during renovations of the restrooms. During renovations of the existing restrooms the Contractor shall provide other accommodations.

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