Amendment 002 UPDATED SPECS.pdf

ADDENDUM 1

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Date : May 18, 2009

PE P ro je c t No . : 30990.00

P ro jec t : Interior Alterations for the United States Courts

José V. Toledo U.S. Courthouse

This Addendum and attached documents is hereby made a part of the Contract Documents to the same extent as though it were originally included therein. The following dates appear on the Addendum Documents:

Specifications: May 12, 2009

Architectural Drawings: May 12, 2009

Structural Drawings: May 15, 2009

Mechanical and Electrical Drawings: May 12, 2009

PROJECT MANUAL

1 . Sub jec t : REVISE TABLE OF CONTENTS Re fe rences : TABLE OF CONTENTS

Remove the TABLE OF CONTENTS and replace with the attached TABLE OF CONTENTS. Sections not pertaining to the Work have been deleted from the Table of Contents. Underlined Sections have been changed under this Addendum.

SPECIFICATIONS

1 . Sub jec t : SUMMARY CLARIFICATIONS Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 01 11 00, SUMMARY.

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A. The Contracting Officer information has been updated.

B. Work Sequence information has been updated.

C. Clarifications to Work Under other Contracts have been made.

INTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR THE UNITED STATES COURTS

JOSÉ V. TOLEDO U.S. COURTHOUSE ADDENDUM 1

May 18, 2009

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2. Sub jec t : GRAMMATICAL CORRECTIONS Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 01 23 00, ALTERNATES.

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Grammatical corrections have been made.

3 . Sub jec t : REVISIONS TO CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 01 31 00, PROJECT MANAGEMENT

AND COORDINATION.

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3 . Sub jec t : SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE CLARIFICATIONS

Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 01 32 00, CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

DOCUMENTATION.

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4 . Sub jec t : REVISE CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING

Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 01 32 16, CRITICAL PATH METHOD

SCHEDULING.

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SureTrak software has been added and the quantity of required transmittals has been updated.

5 . Sub jec t : PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION CLARIFICATION

Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 01 32 33, PHOTOGRAPHIC

DOCUMENTATION.

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6 . Sub jec t : INSERT RFI FORM

Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 01 33 50, REQUEST FOR

INTERPRETATION FORM.

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7 . Sub jec t REVISE TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 01 50 00, TEMPORARY FACILITIES

AND CONTROLS.

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8 . Sub jec t REVISE SECURITY REGULATIONS Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 01 59 30, SECURITY REGULATIONS

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9 . Sub jec t ADD DECORATIVE FORMED METAL Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 05 75 00, DECORATIVE FORMED METAL

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10 . Sub jec t : CLARIFICATIONS TO ROUGH CARPENTY Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 06 10 00, ROUGH CARPENTRY

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Requirements for pressure treated, insect-resistant wood have been clarified.

11 . Sub jec t CLARIFICATIONS TO INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 06 40 23, INTERIOR ARCHITETCURAL

WOODWORK

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Clarifications have been made to the countertop materials.

12 . Sub jec t CLARIFICATIONS TO INSULATION WORK Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 07 21 00, BUILDING INSULATION

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Requirements for replacing exisitng insulation have been added.

13 . Sub jec t CLARIFICATIONS TO FLUSH WOOD DOORS Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 08 14 16, FLUSH WOOD DOOR

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Requirements for door fabricator, shop finishing, and wood treatments have been added.

14 . Sub jec t ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND

STOREFRONT QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 08 41 13, ALUMINUM-FRAMED

ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS

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Quality Assurance requirements have been refined.

15 . Sub jec t : DELETE ALUMINUM WINDOWS SECTION

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Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 08 51 13, ALUMINUM WINDOWS Delete Section 08 51 13. Fixed-frame windows and security glazing are specified in Division 08 Sections “Aluminum Framed Entrances and Storefront” and “Glazing.”

16 . Sub jec t : CLARIFICATIONS TO DOOR HARDWARE Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 08 71 10, DOOR HARDWARE

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17 . Sub jec t : CLARIFICATIONS TO BULLET RESISTANT GLAZING

REQUIREMENTS

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18 . Sub jec t : CLARIFICATIONS TO BULLET RESISTANT SHEATHING

REQUIREMENTS

Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 09 21 16, GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES

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19 . Sub jec t : CLARIFY PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTER FINISH Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 09 24 00, PORTLAND CEMENT

PLASTERING

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Requirements for matching existing stucco finish have been added.

20 . Sub jec t : REVISIONS TO METAL CEILING SUSPENSION SYSTEMS Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 09 51 13, ACOUSTICAL PANEL

CEILINGS

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21 . Sub jec t CLARIFICATIONS TO LINOLEUM FLOORING PRODUCT Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 09 65 00, RESILIENT FLOORING

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Linoleum sheet flooring has been deleted, clarifications have been made to linoleum tile products, resilient molding, and resilient base materials/

22 . Sub jec t CLARIFICATIONS TO CARPETING PRODUCT DESIGNATIONS Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 09 68 00, CARPETING

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22 . Sub jec t CLARIFICATIONS TO PAINTING PRODUCT DESIGNATIONS Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 09 91 23, INTERIOR PAINTING

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23 . Sub jec t CLARIFICATIONS TO SIGNAGE FINISHES Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 10 14 00, SIGNAGE

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Requirements to match existing signage finishes have been added.

24 . Sub jec t INSERT WALL AND CORNER PROTECTION SPECIFICATION Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 10 26 00, WALL AND CORNER

PROTECTION

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25 . Sub jec t : DELETE RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCES Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 11 31 00, RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCES

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26 . Sub jec t REVISIONS TO AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT Re fe rences : SPECIFICATION SECTION 11 52 00, AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT

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27 . Sub jec t : REVISE COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION Re fe rences : Specification Section 21 05 00 , Water-Based Fire Supression Systems.

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28 . Sub jec t :

REVISE VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR FIRE

SUPRESSION PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

Re fe rences : Specification Section 21 05 48, Vibration and Seismic Controls for Fire

Supression Piping and Equipment.

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29 .Sub jec t : REVISE WATER-BASED FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS Re fe rences : Specification Section 21 10 00 , Water-Based Fire Supression Systems.

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30. Sub jec t : REVISE PLUMBING GENERAL PROVISIONS Re fe rences : Specification Section 22 00 00 Plumbing General Provisions.

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31 . Sub jec t : REVISE COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING Re fe rences : Specification Section 22 05 00 Common Work Results for Plumbing.

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32 . Sub jec t : REVISE GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING Re fe rences : Specification Section 22 05 23 General Duty Valves for Plumbing.

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33 . Sub jec t :

REVISE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND

EQUIPMENT

Re fe rences : Specification Section 22 05 29 General Duty Valves for Plumbing.

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REVISE 22 05 48 VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR

PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

Re fe rences : Specification Section 22 05 48 General Duty Valves for Plumbing.

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35 . Sub jec t : REVISE 22 07 00 PLUMBING INSULATION Re fe rences : Specification Section 22 07 00 Plumbing Insulation.

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36 . Sub jec t : REVISE DOMESTIC WATER PIPING Re fe rences : Specification Section 22 11 16 Water Piping.

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37 . Sub jec t : REVISE SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING Re fe rences : Specification Section 22 13 16 Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping.

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38 . Sub jec t : REVISE SANITARY WASTE PIPING SPECIALTIES Re fe rences : Specification Section 22 13 19 Sanitary Waste Piping Specialties.

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39. Sub jec t : REVISE PLUMBING FIXTURES Re fe rences : Specification Section 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures.

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REVISE GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR HEATING, VENTILATING

AND AIR CONDITIONG WORK

Re fe rences : Specification Section 23 00 00 GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR

HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIOING WORK

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41 . Sub jec t : REVISE COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC WORK Re fe rences : Specification Section 23 05 00 common work results HVAC WORK

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42 . Sub jec t : REVISE METERS AND GAUGES FOR HVAC PIPING

Re fe rences : Specification Section 23 05 19 METERS AND GAUGES FOR HVAC

PIPING

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43 . Sub jec t :

REVISE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS HVAC PIPING AND

EQUIPMENT

Re fe rences : Specification Section 23 05 23 Hangers and Supports HVAC Piping and

Equipment.

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44 . Sub jec t : REVISE IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

Re fe rences : Specification Section 23 05 53 Identification for HVAC Piping and

Equipment.

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45 . Sub jec t : REVISE TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

Re fe rences : Specification Section 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for

HVAC

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46. Sub jec t : REVISE HVAC INSULATION Re fe rences : Specification Section 23 07 00 HVAC Insulation.

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47 . Sub jec t : REVISE HVAC INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS Re fe rences : Specification Section 23 09 00 HVAC Instrumentation and Controls.

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48 . Sub jec t : REVISE SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS Re fe rences : Specification Section 23 09 93 Sequence of Operations.

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49 . Sub jec t : REVISE HYDRONIC PIPING Re fe rences : Specification Section 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping.

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50 . Sub jec t : REVISE AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES.

Re fe rences : Specification Section 23 33 00 Air Duct Accessories..

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51 . Sub jec t : REVISE METAL DUCTS Re fe rences : Specification Section 23 31 13 Metal Ducts.

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52 . Sub jec t : REVISE DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS, AND GRILLES Re fe rences : Specification Section 23 37 13 Diffusers, Registers and Grilles.

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53 . Sub jec t : REVISE FAN COIL UNITS Re fe rences : Specification Section 23 82 19 Fan Coil Units.

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54 . Sub jec t : REVISE COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL Re fe rences : Specification Section 26 05 00 Common Work Results for Electrical.

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55 . Sub jec t :

REVISE LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTOR

AND CABLES

Re fe rences : Specification Section 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductor and Cables.

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REVISE GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS

Re fe rences : Specification Section 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems.

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57 . Sub jec t : REVISE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Re fe rences : Specification Section 26 05 29 Hangars and Supports for Electrical Systems.

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58 . Sub jec t : REVISE RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Re fe rences : Specification Section 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems.

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59 . Sub jec t :

REVISE VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR ELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS

Re fe rences : Specification Section 26 05 48 Vibration and Seismic Controls for Electrical Systems.

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60 . Sub jec t : REVISE IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Re fe rences : Specification Section 26 05 53 Identification for Electrical Systems.

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61 . Sub jec t : REVISE PANELBOARDS Re fe rences : Specification Section 26 24 16 Panelboards.

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62 . Sub jec t : REVISE WIRING DEVICES Re fe rences : Specification Section 26 27 26 Wiring Devices.

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63 . Sub jec t : REVISE FUSES Re fe rences : Specification Section 26 28 13 Fuses.

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64. Sub jec t : REVISE FIRE ALARM Re fe rences : Specification Section 26 38 51 Fire Alarm.

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65 . Sub jec t : REVISE INTERIOR LIGHTING Re fe rences : Specification Section 26 51 00 Interior Lighting.

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DRAWINGS

1 . Sub jec t : REVISE ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS

Re fe rences : Architectural Drawings AD-1-01, A-1-01, A-2-04, A-5-03, A-5-05, AI-1-

01, AI-1-02, Dated May 12, 2009.

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2 . Sub jec t : REVISE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS Re fe rences : Structural Drawings S-1 and S-2, dated May 15, 2009.

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3 . Sub jec t : REVISE MECHANICAL DRAWINGS Re fe rences : Mechanical Drawings M-HP-03, dated May 12, 2009

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6 . Sub jec t : REVISE ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS Re fe rences : Electrical Drawings E-0, dated May 12, 2009.

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SUBMITTED BY: Christina Szejk

VIA: FAX ____ pages MESSENGER EXPRESS MAIL FIRST CLASS MAIL PRINTER cc: Owner Constr. Mgr. Struct. Eng. MEP Eng. Civil

Landscape Food Service Other:

Jose V. Toledo Federal Courthouse Interior Alterations GSA-PBS-Region 2

GSA Region 2

Specifications

Interior Alterations for the United States Courts

José V. Toledo U.S. Courthouse

San Juan, Puerto Rico Final Construction Document Submission

Addendum 1

May 12, 2009

Perkins Eastman Architects Atkinson Koven Feinberg Engineers Gilsanz Murray Steficek Engineers A Joint Venture

Jose V. Toledo US Courthouse GSA-PBS-Region 2 San Juan, Puerto Rico Addendum 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

UNDERLINED ITEMS HAVE BEEN CHANGED OR REVISED UNDER ADDENDUM 1

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY

01 23 00 ALTERNATES

01 26 00 OPTIONS

01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

01 32 00 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

01 32 16 CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING

01 32 33 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

01 33 50 REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION

PERKINS EASTMAN RFI FORM

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 SAFETY AND HEALTH

01 40 00 QUALITY CONTROL

01 42 00 REFERENCES

01 50 00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 59 30 SECURITY REGULATIONS

01 60 00 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

01 73 00 EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

01 73 29 CUTTING AND PATCHING

01 77 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION

01 78 39 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 19 SELECTIVE STRUCTURE DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 00 CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

04 20 00 UNIT MASONRY ASSEMBLIES

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DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 12 00 STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

05 31 00 METAL DECKING

05 50 00 METAL FABRICATIONS

05 75 00 DECORATIVE FORMED METAL

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY

06 40 23 INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 00 BUILDING INSULATION

07 81 00 APPLIED FIREPROOFING

07 92 00 JOINT SEALING

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 HOLLOW METAL FRAMES

08 14 16 FLUSH WOOD DOORS

08 31 13 ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

08 41 13 ALUMINUM FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS

08 71 10 DOOR HARDWARE

08 80 00 GLAZING

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 21 16 GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES

09 24 00 PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTERING

09 30 00 TILING

09 51 13 ACOUSTICAL PANEL CEILINGS

09 65 00 RESILIENT FLOORING

09 68 00 CARPETING

09 91 23 INTERIOR PAINTING

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 11 00 VISUAL DISPLAY SURFACES

10 14 00 SIGNAGE

10 26 00 WALL AND CORNER PROTECTION

10 28 00 TOILET AND BATH ACCESSORIES

10 44 00 FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALTIES

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DIVISION 11 –EQUIPMENT

11 52 00 AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 -FURNISHINGS

12 21 13 HORIZONTAL LOUVER BLINDS

12 35 30 RESIDENTIAL CASEWORK

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPRESSION

21 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 48 VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR FIRE SUPRESSION PIPING

AND EQUIPMENT

21 10 00 WATER-BASED FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 00 00 PLUMBING GENERAL PROVISIONS

22 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

22 05 23 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

22 05 48 VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND

EQUIPMENT

22 07 00 PLUMBING INSULATION

22 11 16 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

22 11 19 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SPECIALTIES

22 13 16 SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING

22 13 19 SANITARY WASTE PIPING SPECIALTIES

22 40 00 PLUMBING FIXTURES

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 00 00 GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR HEATING, VENTILATING

AND AIR CONDITIONG WORK

23 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

23 05 19 METERS AND GAGES FOR HVAC PIPING

23 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

23 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 07 00 HVAC INSULATION

23 09 00 HVAC INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS

23 09 93 SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS

23 21 13 HYDRONIC PIPING

23 31 13 METAL DUCTS

23 33 00 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

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23 37 13 DIFFUSERS, REGISTER AND GRILLES

23 82 19 FAN COIL UNITS

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

26 05 19 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTOR

AND CABLES

26 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 33 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 48 VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 09 23 LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES

26 22 00 LOW VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

26 24 16 PANELBOARDS

26 27 26 WIRING DEVICES

26 28 13 FUSES

26 28 16 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

26 38 51 FIRE ALARM

26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 – DIVISION 33

NOT USED

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B. Related Sections:

1. Division 01 Section “Operation and Maintenance Documentation” for special provisions related to delivery of Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

1.02 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

A. Project Name and Location:

Interior Renovations for the U.S. Courts José V. Toledo U.S. Courthouse San Juan, Puerto Rico

B. Project Summary Description: The project includes but is not limited to the following Work:

1. This project entails the phased construction of new offices for the Clerk of the

U.S. Bankruptcy Court and the construction of new judicial chambers for the U.S. District Court within the historic José V. Toledo U.S. Courthouse. The Work includes selective demolition, closure of existing floor openings, installation of exterior windows and tenant fit-out.

C. Architect: The term Architect refers to the project designer. The Architects status relative to the construction will be delineated in writing by the Contracting Officer.

The project was designed by:

Perkins Eastman Architects 1100 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222

D. The Contracting Officer for the project is:

Brian Burns 26 Federal Plaza Room 1639 New York, NY 10278

1.03 WORK SEQUENCE

A. The phased work sequence requires the construction of offices for the Bankruptcy Court, followed by construction of a District Court judicial chamber. The entire project shall be completed within 46 weeks from the date of the Notice to Proceed.

SUMMARY 01 11 00 - 1

B. Phase 1: The construction of the offices for the Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court shall be completed and ready for occupancy within 24 weeks from the date of the Notice to Proceed.

C. Tenant Relocation: The contractor shall allow 2 weeks for tenant relocation from the Phase 2 Work Area into the completed Phase 1 Work Area. During the relocation period, the Contractor shall coordinate Phase 2 Work activities with the Contracting Officer.

D. Phase 2: Construction of the judicial chamber(s) shall be completed and ready for occupancy within 46 weeks from the date of the Notice to Proceed.

1.04 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

A. The Contractor shall cooperate with other contractors performing related work, including providing labor, materials and other services necessary to satisfactorily coordinate the Contract work with work performed under other contracts.

B. Work by Others: Separate contract work may be awarded by the Government for performance of certain construction operations that shall be conducted simultaneously with the Work of this contract. Coordinate work under this Contract with work by others to produce a complete project.

C. Separate contracts may be awarded for the installation of systems and equipment including, but not limited to, supplemental signage, data, security, audio-video monitors, communication systems, and systems furniture.

1.05 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed inside the existing building during normal business working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise indicated.

1. Weekend Hours: Subject to approval of the Contracting Officer.

2. Early Morning Hours: Subject to approval of the Contracting Officer.

3. Comply with building requirements for work performed during normal business hours and for work performed after normal business hours, on weekends and holidays. All work generating fumes, smoke, odors, and excessive noise, disruptive to building occupants and/or the ongoing operations of the building shall be performed after normal business hours. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to stop all Work not in compliance with those provisions. The Contractor shall not be eligible for additional compensation or an extension of schedule due to work stoppage caused by violation of these provisions.

4. In addition to the requirements of paragraph 3, above, demolition and rough carpentry work, including installation of partition studs, gypsum wallboard, and storefront framing, shall be performed outside of normal business hours.

1.06 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

A. Operation and Maintenance Documentation Delivery: Deliver operation and maintenance manuals as described in Section 01 78 23, Operation and Maintenance Documentation.

SUMMARY 01 11 00 - 2

B. Work in the extension of existing conditions shall correspond in all respects with the existing conditions to which it connects, or to similar existing conditions, in materials, workmanship and finish.

C. Alterations to Existing Conditions: Existing conditions shall be cut, drilled, removed, temporarily removed, or removed and replaced, as necessary for performance of Work under the Contract.

1. Replacements of existing conditions that are removed shall match similar existing conditions.

2. Unless otherwise indicated, existing structural members shall not be cut or altered without authorization by the Contracting Officer.

3. Conditions remaining in place, which are damaged or defaced during the Work, shall be restored to the condition existing at time of award of Contract.

4. Discolored or unfinished surfaces exposed by removal of existing conditions, that are indicated to be final exposed surfaces, shall be refinished or replaced as necessary to produce uniform and harmonious contiguous surfaces.

5. Historic building elements and finishes shall not be disturbed by the performance of the Work.

D. Existing structures shall remain in place, unless otherwise indicated.

E. Existing utility services, with related meters and equipment, shall remain in place.

F. Removed items indicated to remain the property of the Government shall be stored on site where directed by the Contracting Officer.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

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SECTION 01 23 00

ALTERNATES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. An alternate provides an amount proposed by the Contractor and stated on the Bid Form for certain work that will adjust the Base Bid amount if the Government decides to accept the corresponding change in the products, materials, equipment, systems or installation methods described in the Contract Documents.

B. The amount for an alternate is the total net adjustment from the Base Bid to incorporate the alternate work into the project Work.

C. Alternate work shall include miscellaneous devices, accessory objects and similar items of material and labor incidental to or required for a complete installation, whether or not mentioned as part of the alternate description.

1.02 PROCEDURES

A. Selection: Acceptance or rejection of each alternate will be made by the Government during contract negotiations, and the Base Bid amount will be adjusted accordingly for accepted alternates to establish the contract price.

B. Notification: Immediately following award of the Contract, the Contracting Officer shall notify each party involved, in writing, whether each alternate has been accepted or rejected.

C. Coordination: The Contractor shall modify or adjust affected adjacent work as necessary to completely and fully integrate the accepted alternate work into the project Work.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES

A. Alternate No.1: Substitute the following scope of Work for the Work shown on the Drawings:

1. Delete Basement Construction Notes 1, 2 and 4 on Drawing A-1-01. Delete

Demolition Key Note 19 on Drawing AD-1-01 and replace with the following:

Park elevator cab at basement stop, disconnect and remove elevator power supply, drain and properly dispose of hydraulic fluid.

B. Alternate No. 2: NOT USED.

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SECTION 01 31 00

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.02 SUMMARY

A. This section includes certain administrative provisions for managing and coordinating construction operations, including but not limited to the following:

1. General project coordination.

2. Coordination drawings.

3. Conservation.

4. Administrative and supervisory personnel.

5. Conferences and meetings.

6. Utility service interruptions.

7. Cleaning and protection.

1.03 GENERAL PROJECT COORDINATION

A. Coordination of Trades: Coordinate construction operations included in the various sections of the Specifications to provide an efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations included under different sections of the Specifications that depend on each other for proper installation, connection or operation.

1. Schedule construction operations in the sequence required to obtain the best results, where the installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components before or after that part.

2. Coordinate installation of different components to provide maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service, testing and repair.

3. Accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

4. Provide for coordinated incorporation of construction directives, accepted value engineering proposals and change orders.

B. Notification: Where necessary, prepare and distribute memoranda to each party involved, outlining procedures required for coordination. When applicable, include notices, reports and meeting minutes as part of the memoranda.

C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of administrative procedures with other construction activities to avoid conflicts and promote orderly progress of the Work. Administrative procedures include but are not limited to the following:

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1. Preparation of schedules.

2. Installation and removal of temporary facilities.

3. Delivery and processing of submittals.

4. Progress meetings.

5. Project closeout activities.

1.04 COORDINATION DRAWINGS

A. Prepare coordination drawings where careful coordination is needed for installation of products and materials fabricated by separate entities, and prepare coordination drawings where, due to existing conditions, limited space availability necessitates maximum utilization of the space for efficient installation of different components.

During the progress of the Work, the Contracting Officer’s Representative may identify select areas where coordination drawings are required . The Contractor shall prepare coordination drawings of those areas upon request of the Contracting Officer.

1. Show the relationship of components shown on separate shop drawings.

2. Indicate required installation sequences.

3. Provide vertical and horizontal dimensions necessary to locate each component and avoid conflicts within the space.

4. Comply with shop drawing requirements for sheet size and submittal methods specified in Division 1 Section "Submittal Procedures."

5. Provide details of cutting and patching in existing exposed finishes, including, but not limited to, areas where ceiling and wall trenching is required.

1.05 CONSERVATION

A. Incorporate conservation of energy, water and materials into the conduct of construction operations. Salvage materials and equipment involved in the performance of, but not incorporated into, the Work.

B. Waste Management Plan: Establish a program to maximize recycling of waste materials. Program shall minimally include the following:

1. Identification of recyclable materials.

2. Identification of available local recycling firms and agencies to receive recyclable materials.

3. Means and schedule for transporting and delivery of recyclable materials to recycling firms and agencies.

C. Implementation of the Waste Management Plan: Contractor shall provide on-site instruction of workers in the identification, separation and handling of recyclable materials, and shall manage the process for the duration of the Contract.

1.06 ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL

A. In addition to the Project superintendent, the Contractor shall provide administrative and supervisory personnel as required for proper performance of the Work.

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1.07 CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Conference: The Contracting Officer shall schedule a preconstruction conference before starting construction. Attendees at the conference shall review responsibilities and personnel assignments.

1. Attendees: Participants at the conference shall be familiar with the Project, shall be authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work, and shall minimally include representatives of the following parties:

a. Contracting Officer.

b. Architect.

c. Major design consultants.

d. Contractor.

e. Construction Manager

f. Owner Representatives

g. Tenant representatives

h. Major subcontractors.

i. Major suppliers.

j. Other concerned parties.

2. Agenda: Subjects for discussion shall include items of significance that could effect progress, including but not limited to the following:

a. Tentative construction schedule, bi-weekly submission of Contractor’s “look-ahead” schedule.

b. Critical work sequencing.

c. Designation of responsible personnel.

d. Procedures for processing field decisions and Change Orders.

e. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment.

f. Limited and secure distribution of Contract Documents.

g. Submittal of Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples.

h. Preparation of Record Documents.

i. Use of the premises.

j. Parking availability.

k. Office, work, and storage areas.

l. Equipment deliveries and priorities.

m. Safety procedures.

n. First aid.

o. Security.

p. Housekeeping and progress cleaning.

q. Working hours.

r. Coordination of Work with Building Operations and Tenant Activities.

s. Owner- Contractor Progress Meetings.

3. Reporting: No later than 3 calendar days after the conference, the Contractor shall distribute minutes of the conference to each party present and to other concerned parties, including the Contracting Officer.

B. Progress Meetings: The Contracting Officer's Representative shall conduct bi-weekly progress meetings at the Project Site.

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1. Attendees: In addition to the Contractor's and Contracting Officer's representatives, each subcontractor, supplier, or other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with the Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of the previous progress meeting. Review other items of significance that could affect progress. Include topics for discussion as appropriate to the status of the Project.

a. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Review progress since the last meeting. Determine where each activity is in relation to the Contractor's Construction Schedule, whether on time or ahead or behind schedule.

Determine how construction behind schedule will be expedited; secure commitments from parties involved to do so. Discuss whether schedule revisions are required to insure that current and subsequent activities will be completed within the Contract Time.

b. Review the present and future needs of each entity present, including but not limited to the following:

1) Coordination requirements.

2) Time.

3) Sequences of operations.

4) Status of submittals.

5) Deliveries.

6) Off-site fabrication.

7) Access.

8) Site utilization.

9) Temporary facilities and controls.

10) Hours of work.

11) Hazards and risks.

12) Housekeeping and progress cleaning.

13) Quality and work standards.

14) Change Orders.

15) Documentation of information for payment requests.

16) Updating of Record Documents.

3. Reporting: No later than 3 calendar days after each meeting, the Contractor shall distribute minutes of the meeting to each party present and to other concerned parties, including the Contracting Officer. Include a brief summary, in narrative form, of progress since the previous meeting and report.

4. Schedule Updating: The Contractor shall revise the Contractor's Construction Schedule after each progress meeting where revisions to the schedule have been made or recognized. The revised schedule shall be issued concurrently with the report of each meeting. The issuance of an updated schedule following each progress meeting is in addition to the weekly update of the Contractor’s two-week “look-ahead” schedule.

1.08 SUBMITTALS

A. Coordination Drawings: Comply with the shop drawing requirements specified in Division 1 Section "Submittal Procedures."

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B. Staff Names: Within 14 calendar days after commencement of construction, submit a list of principal staff assignments, including the superintendent and other primary personnel at the Project site. Identify individuals by name, duties and responsibilities, and 24-hour contact information.

1. Post copies of this list in the temporary field office and at each temporary telephone location.

C. Contractor shall coordinate Work of this contract with the work by others.

D. Conference and Meeting Minutes: Within times specified for reporting, distribute minutes to concerned parties.

E. Utility Service Interruptions: No later than 15 calendar days prior to the first planned interruption, submit the utility service interruption plan, followed by confirmed scheduled shut-down notices at least 3 calendar days prior to each interruption. All utility service interruptions are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer or their designated representative.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL COORDINATION PROVISIONS

A. Inspection of Conditions: Prior to installations, require the installer of each major component to inspect both the substrate and conditions under which work is to be performed.

B. Construction in Progress: Keep construction in progress, and adjoining materials in place, clean during handling and installation. Apply protective coverings where required for protection from damage or deterioration.

C. Completed Construction: Clean completed construction, and provide maintenance, as frequently as necessary to prevent damage or soiling or other deterioration through the remainder of the construction period. Protect and maintain fire alarm system components as necessary to assure uninterrupted operability without damage.

D. Limiting Exposures: Supervise construction operations to prevent exposure of any part of building interiors, tenants or construction, completed or in progress, to harmful, dangerous, damaging or otherwise deleterious conditions during the construction period. Such conditions include but are not limited to the following:

1. Water.

2. Chemicals and solvents.

3. Soiling, staining, and corrosion.

4. Excessively high or low temperatures.

5. Excessively high or low humidity.

6. Puncture.

7. Abrasion.

8. Soiling, staining, and corrosion.

9. Unprotected storage.

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10. Improper shipping or handling

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SECTION 01 32 00

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.02 SUMMARY

A. This section includes certain schedules and reports required for documenting the progress of construction during performance of the Work.

B. Requirements for construction progress scheduling are included in this Section.

C. Coordinate the timing for preparation and processing of schedules and reports with the performance of other construction activities, and maintain a consistent and logical correlation between updated schedules and reports.

D. Related sections include Division 01 Section, Critical Path Method Scheduling, for project scheduling procedures.

1.03 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULING

A. Project Schedule: Prepare a project schedule utilizing Critical Path Method scheduling in compliance with Section 01 32 16, Critical Path Method Scheduling.

1.04 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE

A. The submittal schedule shall list all submittals required by the specifications, listed in order by the specification section in which they are required. Coordinate the Submittal Schedule with the Contractor's Construction Schedule and other related documents.

The Submittal Schedule shall include the following information:

1. Submittal Number.

2. Submittal Description.

3. Related specification section and paragraph numbers.

4. Category of Submittal (Sample, Shop Drawing, Certified Test Report, etc.)

5. Name of Subcontractor, if applicable.

6. Description of the part of the Work covered by the submittal.

7. Corresponding activity or event number on the Contractor's Construction

Schedule, if applicable.

8. Scheduled date for first submittal (planned and actual dates).

9. Schedule dates for resubmittal of disapproved submittals (planned and actual dates).

10. Type of action by Contracting Officer's Representative (approved; approved as noted; not approved, revise and resubmit).

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11. Date of action by Contracting Officer's Representative (planned and actual dates).

B. Schedule a resubmittal for each submittal. Except where specified otherwise in the contract documents, provide not less than 14 calendar days for the review of each submittal and resubmittal.

C. Distribution: Initially submit 3 copies of the Submittal Schedule to the Contracting Officer for review. After the Contracting Officer's response, print and distribute revised copies to the Contracting Officer and entities designated by the Contracting Officer, and to subcontractors and other parties required to comply with upcoming submittal dates.

1. Post copies in the project meeting room and temporary field office.

2. When the submittal schedule is updated, repeat distribution and posting.

D. Updating: The Submittal Schedule shall be kept up-to-date by the Contractor. A current updated copy of the Submittal Schedule shall be submitted with each Contractor payment request, and at other times as requested by the Contracting Officer, until all submittals are approved. Failure to provide the requested information, or delay in submitting required submittals may result in the payment request being returned to the Contractor until the required schedule or submittals are received.

1.05 REPORTS

A. Daily Construction Reports: Prepare a daily construction report recording the following information concerning events at the site. Submit duplicate copies to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative at weekly intervals.

1. List of subcontractors at the site.

2. List of separate contractors at the site.

3. Count of personnel at the site.

4. High and low temperatures, general weather conditions.

5. Accidents.

6. Meetings and significant decisions.

7. Unusual events.

8. Stoppages, delays, shortages, and losses.

9. Meter readings and similar recordings.

10. Emergency procedures.

11. Orders and requests of governing authorities.

12. Change Orders received or implemented.

13. Services connected or disconnected.

14. Equipment or system tests and startups.

15. Partial completions or occupancies.

16. Summary of all work performed.

B. Material Location Reports: At not more than weekly intervals, prepare a comprehensive list of materials delivered to and stored at the site. The list shall be cumulative, showing materials previously reported plus items recently delivered.

Include a statement of progress on and delivery dates for materials or items or equipment fabricated or stored away from the site. Submit copies of the list to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative.

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C. Field Correction Reports: When the need to take corrective action requires a departure from the Contract Documents, prepare a detailed report. Include a statement describing the problem and recommended changes. Indicate reasons the Contract Documents cannot be followed. Submit a copy to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative for approval.

D. Unusual Event Reports: When an event of an unusual and significant nature occurs at the site, prepare a detailed report. List the chain of events, persons participating, response by the Contractor's personnel, evaluation of the results or effects, and similar pertinent information. Submit a copy to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative immediately. Advise the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative in advance when such events are known or predictable.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

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SECTION 01 32 16

CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Develop a detailed Network Plan utilizing the most current version of Primavera Project Planner or SureTrak software demonstrating complete fulfillment of all Work shown in the contract documents. Regularly update the Network Plan in accordance with the requirements of this Section, and utilize it in planning, coordinating, and performing all the Work under this contract. Schedule activities shall accurately depict the entire scope of work to be performed to complete the project including, but not limited to, all activities of subcontractors, consultants, equipment vendors and suppliers, GSA, and others, as required.

B. The purpose of the Project Schedule shall be to:

1. Ensure adequate planning, staffing, scheduling and reporting during execution of the Work by the Contractor;

2. Ensure coordination of the Work among all affected parties;

3. Assist the Contractor and GSA in the preparation and evaluation of the

Contractor’s monthly progress payments; and

4. Assist the Contractor and GSA in monitoring the progress of the work, and evaluating proposed changes to the Contract and/or requests for additional time to Project Completion.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. This specification supplements GSA Form 3506 schedule clauses.

B. Drawings and provisions of the Contract including General and Supplementary Conditions apply to this Section as if repeated herein.

C. Section 01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. Definitions applicable to this Section include the following:

1. Activity - An element of the Work or task performed during the course of the project. Each schedule activity shall be a clearly defined and manageable task depicting an expected duration, an expected cost, and expected resource requirements.

2. Baseline Schedule - The original work plan approved by GSA as the Project Schedule.

3. Constraint - A scheduling restriction imposed on the start or finish of an activity.

Only contractual/owner-designated constraints are allowed.

4. Critical Path - The Project primary critical path is defined as the path with the least amount of total float which constitutes the longest, continuous path of

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interrelated activities depicting project work from notice of award (or NTP) to project completion. All reports and graphics indicating the Critical Path shall depict the longest path of interrelated activities. Unless otherwise approved by GSA, the Baseline Schedule Critical Path shall use all allotted Contract time.

5. Critical Path Method (CPM) - A scheduling technique utilizing activities, durations, and interrelationships/dependencies (logic), such that all activities are interrelated with logic ties from the beginning of the project to the completion of the project.

6. Data Date - The data date of each schedule update shall be the first calendar day of each month and represent all work performed through the last calendar day of the preceding month.

7. Float – is the difference between the planned early dates and the planned late dates; the amount of time an activity can be delayed without affecting the Substantial Completion Date.