SOWz(R)_Judge_Stewart_Chamber_ _Kitchen_Remodel_Sept_20.pdf

GSA SPECIFICATION Albany Field Office September 21, 2016 Prepared by Fergal Foley 11A Clinton Ave Albany, NY

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GENERAL

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

Project Name and Location: Judge Stewart Chamber Remodel 4th Floor, James T. Foley Courthouse, Albany NY

Project Summary Description: The project will consist of the following, supply all labor, supervision, tools, material. The project includes but is not limited to the following work:

1) Rooms 448 &449 (Chambers and Clerk offices)

a. Within 14 days after the award of the contract, the successful bidder shall provide the tenant with a proposed seam layout for the carpet installation.

b. Remove and dispose of the existing carpet, vinyl base molding (where applicable) and padding in rooms 04112 and 04115 (1,080 SF). The information available has no reference to the floor materials below the areas of work containing ACM materials. Regardless, as we are replacing carpet only there should be no intrusion to the underfloor below.

c. Patch existing floor to commercial standards.

d. Install Government furnished carpet & padding, contractor furnished base molding (where applicable). Install carpet per industry standards. See attached for selection requirements.

e. All materials must be on site prior to the start of any renovation work.

f. Remove and dispose of the existing wall covering in rooms 04112 and 04115 (1307 SF).

g. Patch walls to commercial standards

h. Install per manufacturers recommendations Government provided wall covering, see attached for selections and locations.

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2) Room 406 (Kitchen\Snack Room)

a) Remove and dispose of all existing carpet, padding and vinyl base (where applicable). NOTICE – The flooring below the carpet is comprised of tiles and associated mastic known to be containing asbestos containing material. The contractor shall use caution when removing the carpet in the main corridor areas in preparation for new flooring. Patch existing floor to commercial standards.

b) Patch and level floor as necessary (max 50SF)

c) Install Government furnished carpet, contractor furnished flooring transition strips and base molding or paint

(where applicable). Install carpet per industry standards.

d) Provide installation at area in front of Kitchenette approximately 60 SF of new Government provided vinyl plank flooring and adhesive. Flooring system shall consist of 4-1/2” x 36” (2.5mm thick) vinyl planks secured in place with adhesive per manufacturers recommendations and specifications.

e) Remove and dispose of existing kitchenette countertop, cabinets, sink, faucet, supply lines, drain & trap and wall Formica. Prep area surfaces for installation of new cabinets, flooring, plumbing and wall paint per manufacturer’s recommendations.

f) Furnish and install all new Kitchen cabinets. Cabinet layout to contain a microwave shelf on each end of the wall cabinets. The existing refrigerator shall remain in the same location but be placed on new vinyl plank flooring. Cabinets shall be white AWI custom grade, moderate durability, comprised of particle board, wood veneer. Submit shop drawing of cabinet arrangement proposed – style and finish to be approved prior to ordering.

g) Furnish and install one piece countertop with integral backsplash and sink.

h) Furnish and install new sink faucet, Delta Essa Single Handle Pull-down Kitchen Faucet or Equal; Item

#913-AR-DST or approved same like and kind. Connect with new no burst and waste lines.

i) All necessary materials such as no burst hoses to reconnect hot and cold water supplies.

3) Room 407 (Clerks office)

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a. Within 14 days after the award of the contract, the successful bidder shall provide the tenant with a proposed seam layout for the carpet installation.

b. Remove and dispose of all existing carpet, padding and vinyl base (where applicable). NOTICE – The flooring below the carpet is comprised of tiles and associated mastic known to be containing asbestos containing material. The contractor shall use caution when removing the carpet in the main corridor areas in preparation for new flooring. Patch existing floor to commercial standards.

c. Install Government furnished carpet, contractor furnished base molding or paint (where applicable). Install carpet per industry standards.

d. All materials must be on site prior to the start of any renovation work.

4) Room 409 suite (Library & Law Clerk office)

a. Within 14 days after the award of the contract, the successful bidder shall provide the tenant with a proposed seam layout for the carpet installation.

b. Remove and dispose of all existing carpet, padding and vinyl base (where applicable). Patch existing floor to commercial standards.

c. Install Government furnished carpet, contractor furnished base molding or paint (where applicable). Install carpet per industry standards.

d. All materials must be on site prior to the start of any renovation work.

e. Remove and dispose of the existing wall covering in room.

f. Patch walls to commercial standards

g. Install per manufacturers recommendations Government provided wall covering, see attached for selections and locations.

The General Services Administration designed the project.

The Project Manager is: Tom Lucas

The Assistant Property Manager is: Fergal Foley

The Contracting Officer for the project is: TBD

WORK SEQUENCE

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The following work shall be completed, including the time to order materials and equipment, within 60 calendar days after notice to proceed. All work will be during business hours.

Prior to NTP all contractors working independently, unsupervised on site will be required to obtain a short term (6 month or less) security clearance. The security clearance process can take between 2/3 weeks. During this period submittals may be processed. A contractor who has secured such clearance may escort a contractor who does not possess a security clearance. This provision stipulates the escort is with the contractor at all times while on site.

WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

The Contractor shall cooperate with other contractors performing related work in the building, including providing labor, materials and other costs necessary to satisfactorily coordinate the Contract work with work performed under other contracts. This includes such things as utility shutdowns, and use of service elevator and loading dock. Contractor to make appropriate adjustments in necessary materials required for installation based on the approved tenant layout.

SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

The project includes the following Government furnished property to be installed by the Contractor:

• Carpet and adhesive

• Vinyl Plank Flooring and adhesive

• Wall paper

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

All materials must be on site prior to the start of any renovation work

Existing structures will remain in place.

Existing utility services with related meters and equipment will remain in place.

All removed items shall be disposed of according to local ordinances.

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Proposal Response: All qualified parties shall include in their proposal response an individual cost breakdown or schedule of values for the area of work to include time and materials breakouts for each area of work per AIA standard format, no lump sum values will be accepted.

PRODUCTS - Before ordering, provide equipment cuts and other information in the form of a product submittal for approval by the project manager for the following items:

• Construction schedule

• Vinyl base

• Cabinets & cabinet shop drawing

• Counter top & Sink

• Faucet

• Paint

• Plumbing fittings

• Carpet installation seam layout, all areas

Quality Assurance

Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, materials and equipment to perform this work. Any building components or systems disturbed must be restored and patched to original condition. All work must comply with all applicable building codes, regulations and standards. The area shall be broom cleaned before final inspection. The contractor shall dispose of all trash daily.

PART 4- Security

• See attachment A

PART 5 – Green Purchase Requirements

• See Attachment B

PART 6 - Other:

• Sketch – no additional sketches

• Carpet and wallpaper selections

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Attachment:

Basis of Design for Carpet and Wall Covering style/pattern selections

Date: 2/26/16, revised 5/26/2016

The following information reflects the basis of design regarding wall covering selections for Judge Stewart’s renovation project located in the Foley Courthouse Federal Building Albany, NY.

Your product submittals shall be “same like and kind” or “equal to” what has been identified below.

Judge Stewart's chambers

WALLPAPER:

Judge Stewart's office: Seabrook Pattern name: Bianca Pattern number: KP10804 Random match, reversible

2 Clerks' offices: (Robin and Courtney):

York Collection: Mystere Pattern name: Aniston Pattern number: RRD0898 Random match

Conference 2 (lunchroom):

York Collection: Inspired By Color Blue Pattern name: Aniston Pattern number: RRD0902N Random match

Conference room (including Maria's office and interns' area; entire room area): Seabrook Pattern name: Bettina Pattern number: KP10104 21" Half Drop match, reversible All wallpapers are 54" wide

Attachment A HSPD-12 Security and Credentialing Requirements

PART 1 - SECURITY REQUIREMENTS AND PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION AND

CREDENTIALING PROCEDURES FOR CONTRACTORS

(NON-CLASSIFIED CONTRACT)

1.1 The General Services Administration (GSA) reserves the right to verify the identities of Contractor personnel with routine, unaccompanied access to GSA facilities or Information Technology (IT) systems and networks, to make contract employment suitability determinations based on background investigations, and control access to GSA facilities and IT systems and networks based on the suitability determinations. The term ‘Contractor’ refers to the General/Prime Contractor Company or lessor on a GSA contract and any related Subcontractor(s) company and Vendor(s). The term ‘Contractor Personnel’ refers to any Contractor personnel supporting GSA contracts. The Contractor and their Contractor Personnel shall comply with the GSA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) procedures outlined below, that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24, and the Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201, as amended. HSPD-12 requires Federal agencies to issue standardized PIV credentials to Federal employees and contractors and use the credentials for access to Federal facilities and IT networks and systems. GSA branded the PIV card that GSA issues to its personnel as the GSA Access Card. The GSA Access Card enables routine, unescorted access to GSA facilities and IT systems and networks.

1.2 In accordance with FAR 52.204-9 (Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011). the Contractor shall account for all GSA credentials issued to Contractor Personnel in connection with the performance under this contract. The Contractor Personnel shall immediately return credentials issued by GSA under any of the following conditions, as stipulated in FAR 52204-9:

All Contractor Personnel who will perform work on a GSA contract and will require routine access to GSA facilities or IT systems and networks may be required to obtain a GSA Access Card. The GSA Contracting Officer or their Designated Representative and/or the Security Officer will define routine access. Contractors must receive a favorable result on their Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Check and GSA must have initiated a minimum of a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) before GSA can issue an Access Card to them. GSA will revoke the Access Card for a Contractor who receives an unfavorable final suitability determination based on the NACI or higher background investigation. GSA may also remove the Contractor from the GSA contract and restrict access to GSA facilities and IT systems and networks if the Contractor receives an unfavorable final suitability determination.

A. GSA has full and complete control over granting, denying, withholding or terminating suitability determinations for Contractor Personnel supporting GSA contracts. GSA may authorize and grant temporary suitability to Contractor Personnel. A temporary or preliminary suitability determination by GSA does not guarantee that GSA will grant a favorable final suitability determination. A favorable temporary, preliminary or final suitability determination by GSA shall not prevent, preclude, or bar GSA from withdrawing or terminating a suitability determination.

B. HSPD-12 establishes the minimum background requirements for GSA to issue an Access Card. GSA may require Contractor Personnel to obtain a higher background investigation level than the minimum required background investigation for an Access Card based on the Contractor Personnel’s contract employment job duties.

C. Contractor Personnel may be required to submit additional personnel information to other Government Agencies affected by the contract work and based on working within that Agency’s space.

1.3. GSA may require Contractor Personnel who need less than routine access to GSA facilities or IT systems and networks to receive a favorable result on a National Agency Check (NAC) to access GSA facilities or IT systems and networks. The GSA Contracting Officer or their Designated Representative and/or the Security Officer will define the level of access to GSA facilities or IT systems and networks from a favorable NAC and will define how long the access is valid. Contractor Personnel that are not required to receive a favorable suitability determination may be required to be escorted at all times while in non-public GSA space.

1.4. The Contractor shall account for all GSA credentials issued to Contractor Personnel in connection with the performance under this contract. The Contractor Personnel shall immediately return credentials issued by GSA under any of the following conditions:

A. When the Contractor Personnel is no longer required for contract performance.

B. Upon completion of the Contractor Personnel’s employment.

C. Upon contract completion or termination.

D. If the Contractor Personnel is removed from the contractor based on an unfavorable determination on any suitability check.

1.5. The Contracting Officer may delay final payment or execute an equitable adjustment under the contract, if the Contractor and their Contractor Personnel fail to comply with the requirements in paragraph 1.4.

1.6. Contractor shall insert these requirements in all subcontracts. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to return all credentials issued by GSA in accordance with the terms set forth in paragraph 1.4, above of this section.

PART 2 - FEDERAL DEBT REDUCTION AND OVERSIGHT OF FEDERAL FUNDS

2.1 The GSA has a fiduciary responsibility to provide oversight of federal funding. The Contractor will work with the GSA to reduce expenditures, and assure oversight of federal tax dollars when requesting background checks. In order to reduce expenses and ensure prudent use of federal funds, the Contractor will make every effort to pre-screen or interview prospective personnel to help ensure they are suitable for employment, and are able to pass a background check prior to submitting employee applications to GSA.

2.2 The Contractor company shall assign and dedicate a single Point of Contact (POC) for the overall control, management, and oversight of all suitability investigation applications for its Contractor employees. The Contractor POC is responsible for collecting all of the Contractor employee background investigation documents and submitting them to the Contracting Officer or their Designated Representative to ensure the completion of the background investigation request. The Contractor POC shall follow the method identified by the GSA Contracting Officer or their Designated Representative and/or the Security Officer to submit the background investigation documents to GSA. The Contractor POC must provide follow-up and monitoring to ensure that the Contractor Personnel who needs an investigation responds to requested information and completes all required forms within the prescribed times allowed so as not to delay the project schedule or project completion date.

2.3 The Adjudicating Office of the Federal Protective Service may forward a written notification to contractor personnel for clarification information that pertains to the background investigation requesting additional information or supporting documentation. The POC shall ensure the Contractor responds to such inquiries so as not to cause delay, or consider submitting an alternate applicant so as not to cause delay with the project schedule or project completion date.

PART 3 - ADJUDICATION AUTHORITY

3.1 GSA and its Authorized Agent, the Federal Protective Services (FPS) or any other named designee, will be responsible for conducting the HSPD-12 background investigations, and credentialing of Contractor Personnel. GSA has the final authority to process the HSPD-12 background investigations, as directed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

PART 4 -PROCESSING OF HSPD-12 INVESTIGATIONS AND CREDENTIIAL PROCEDURES

4.1 Submission of Forms: All Contractor Personnel requiring facility or IT system and network access may be responsible to fill out and complete security HSPD-12 forms and fingerprint cards or electronic fingerprint scans prior to being allowed access. GSA will provide detailed instructions on the HSPD-12 process, the forms to be submitted, and the handling of the forms after the contract has been awarded. Depending on the level of responsiveness and timeliness of individual Contractor personnel, a maximum of fifteen (15) days is expected for the completion and submission of all forms by the applicant for review through the GSA. More importantly, however, the Contractor and the single Contractor Point of Contact (POC) managing all Contractor Personnel has the responsibility to submit applications in a timely fashion so as not to delay any project activities or the overall project schedule. Complete submissions of all suitability investigation forms are required to be provided for all applicants a minimum, thirty (30) days prior to access being required without the need for a HSPD-12 credential or sixty (60) days prior to access being required when a HSPD-12 credential is required. Access requirements by Contractor Personnel shall be based on the contract time performance requirements, and the planned activities on the approved project schedule. The Contracting Officer or their Designated Representative and/or Security Officer will notify the Contractor POC in writing if any Contractor Personnel receive an unfavorable decision on their background investigation, and effective immediately; the individual will no longer be allowed to work on the project. The Contractor Personnel shall be responsible for planning and scheduling its work in such a manner as to account for the facility or IT access requirements. Difficulties encountered by the Contractor Personnel in gaining access when required by not fulfilling application requirements in a timely manner shall not be an excuse for Contractor non-performance under the contract, or the granting of any time extensions.

A. Throughout the life of the contract, the Contractor shall be responsible to follow these same procedures for any new Contractor personnel, who will require access to GSA’s space or IT systems and networks.

B. Also throughout the life of the contract, the Contractor shall maintain a listing of current/active personnel and their subcontractors’ personnel that have received a favorable suitability investigation and/or have a GSA credential. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer or their Designated Representative, an updated listing of current/active personnel or subcontractors’ personnel when requested.

4.2. Unsuitable Personnel: If the Contracting Officer receives an unsuitable report on any Contract Personnel after the processing their application, or if the GSA finds a prospective Contractor Personnel to be unsuitable or unfit for their assigned duties the Contractor POC shall be advised immediately by the Contracting Officer or their Designated Representative and/or the Security Officer that the Contractor Personnel cannot continue to work or be assigned to work under the contract. The Contractor must then take action to remove the Contractor Personnel from the GSA contract.

4.3 Criteria for Eligibility: Refer to GSA Order 9732.1 or 5 CFR 731 which outlines the disqualifying and mitigating factors for personnel acceptance.

4.4 Prior Background Investigation: Contractor Personnel background investigations obtained through this process may be acceptable if the investigation can be validated to be equal to or higher level than required of the contract, and there is no break in service from when the suitability was provided. The Contracting Officer or their Designated Representative and/or the Security Officer in consultation with the FPS will determine whether there is a break in service and whether a prior background investigation meets GSA’s requirements to grant access to GSA facilities and IT systems and networks. GSA requires the Contractor Personnel to submit required background investigation documents for GSA to determine whether a prior investigation meet’s GSA requirements to grant access to GSA facilities and IT systems and networks.

4.5. Identification Credential: The following paragraphs describes GSA’s requirements for Contractor Personnel to display GSA credentials, follow GSA building screening procedures, and follow procedures to report lost GSA credentials.

A. Contractor Personnel with GSA credentials shall be required to comply with all applicable access security screening procedures applicable to Government or other personnel possessing similar credentials, or as determined by the building practices as defined by the Facility Security Committee.

B. All Contractor Personnel possessing credentials (Access Card, other agency-issued PIV credentials, or other credentials) shall visibly display their credentials at all times while in the building(s) where work is being performed.

C. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all GSA identification credentials are returned to the GSA when Contactor Personnel are no longer employed, providing service under the contract, the contract ends or the Contractor Personnel is removed as a result of an unfavorable determination on any suitability check.

D. The Contractor Personnel shall notify the GSA when credentials are lost. If the Contractor Personnel is determined to be negligent, the Contractor may be responsible for reimbursing the Government for its cost in issuing a replacement credential.

PART 5 - GSA ACCESS CARD: CONTRACTOR’S TRAVEL COSTS

5.1. Contractor personnel who require routine access to GSA-controlled facilities and/or access to GSA IT systems must receive a preliminary favorable HSPD-12 security background investigation, before receiving a GSA Access Card.

5.2. Following a favorable HSPD-12 security background investigation, Contractor Personnel may be required to enroll and activate a GSA credential card at a designated location. The credential card is also a photo Identification card, which includes biometric information. The following information is provided to assist the Contractor in estimating the costs that may be associated with this requirement. The Contractor Personnel will be expected to utilize the nearest credentialing site to their offices or place of contract performance. The credentialing station may be a mobile station in the area, or as a fixed station whose location(s) can be located through the following source:

http://www.fedidcard.gov/centerlocator.aspx. Credentialing centers that are listed as “Open to all Agency personnel” are open to all customer agencies including GSA Contractors. Credentialing centers that are listed as “For use by personnel from this Agency only” mean that they are only open to personnel of that specific agency that is hosting that credentialing center. Currently a minimum of two visits to a credentialing center may be required to enroll and activate the GSA credential. The first visit is to enroll for the credential, and the second visit may be required to pick-up and activate the credential. Travel distance to a credentialing center will vary based on availability of enrollment and activation stations identified in the link above. Additional visits to a credentialing center may also be required if the card holder needs to recertify their credential certificate (every 3 years), or when the employee will need to renew their GSA credential that has expired (every 5 years). Additional visits may also be required for lost or damaged credentials needing replacement.

5.3. If a GSA credential card is required, the Contractor would be responsible for all travel and labor costs associated with fingerprinting to meet the background investigation along with the credential card enrollment and activation steps to meet HSPD-12 requirements unless stated otherwise elsewhere in the contract. Travel costs may be comprised of mileage, vehicle rental, or other modes of transportation, per diem, and lodging. These costs are considered reasonable to the extent that they do not exceed, on a daily basis, the maximum rates in effect at the time of travel, as set forth in the Federal Travel Regulation, Chapter 301 – Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel Allowances, which can be accessed at the following website: http://www.gsa.gov/ftr.

Information on Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Mileage Reimbursement Rates can be accessed at the following website: http://www.gsa.gov/travelpolicy.

5.4 Any annual training requirements associated with IT access that may be required for continued use of the GSA credential is expected to be completed within a timely fashion.

Otherwise, the Contractor Personnel’s access may be revoked and the credential taken away.

Product Category Federal Building Green Product Requirements (Mandatory) Best Practices For Consideration (Optional)

Adhesive Remover USDA BioPreferred product Carpet Cleaner CRI Green Label

Coil Cleaner USDA BioPreferred Degreaser Green Seal Standard GS-34 Descaler USDA BioPreferred

Floor Cleaner USDA BioPreferred, Design for Environment, or Green Seal Floor Stripper USDA BioPreferred, Design for Environment, or Green Seal

Graffiti Remover USDA BioPreferred Hand Soap USDA BioPreferred, Design for Environment, or Green Seal

Multipurpose Cleaners USDA BioPreferred, Design for Environment, or Green Seal

Odor Control/Neutralizer USDA BioPreferred, Design for Environment, or Green Seal

Paper Towels EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline designated or USDA BioPreferred Plastic Trash Can Liner EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline designated or USDA BioPreferred

Toilet Paper EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline designated or Green Seal Upholstery and Rug

Cleaner USDA BioPreferred, Design for Environment, or Green Seal

Vacuum Cleaner & Other Cleaning Equipment

CRI Green Label

Lighting Fixtures and Bulbs

1) EPA Energy Star or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP); AND

2) See PBS P-100 for additional lighting requirements

1) LED Retrofit Luminaire: Upgrade existing recessed fluorescent troffer luminaires to LED luminaires. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/141067

2) LED Lighting With Integrated Controls: Lighting technology integrates the LED lamp, driver, daylight controls, and occupancy sensors into a single fixture for easy one-for-one replacement of the existing luminaires. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/181315

Attachment B

Section A: Product Category Specific Green Standards and Best Practices Cleaning

Electrical

Green Purchasing Requirements and Best Practices: PBS Mid-Atlantic Region (Updated: 5/15/14)

The standards below represent the minimum green product requirements for all GSA procurements. The standards are categorized by product type.

Section A contains specific green product requirements, including required ecolabels/third party certifications, for individual product types. These labels are mandatory and specific for each product type. In addition to the requirements contained in this document, refer to individual contracts/task orders to check for any additional sustainability requirements for each product category in this document as well as all other product types not covered by this document.

These green standards must be incorporated into each applicable specification section and/or drawing per each product, not indicated as a 'catch all' overview.

For some product categories, there are optional best practices listed in the right column that should be considered when life cycle cost effective and appropriate for an individual project. This is only intended to provide a brief description of each technology or practice. Links are provided for many best practices where additional information can be found.

Section B contains the general green product requirements for products not covered in Section A.

For questions on this criteria please contact your GSA Project COR/PM.

Controls (Lighting) See PBS P-100

1) FEMP Best Practices For Lighting Controls:

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/technologies/eep_light_controls.html

2) Wireless Lighting Control System: Leverages low cost radios developed for the cell phone industry and recent advances in powering devices using scavenged power. A small wireless module mounted on the inside of an existing light fixture communicates with other wireless modules, self-powered switches, photovoltaic-powered daylight and infrared sensors, and a facility automation server to create a low-power wireless control network throughout the commissioned work area.

http://www.gsa.gov/portal/mediaId/181239/fileName/Wireless_Lighting_Control-508-11-15b

3) Occupant Responsive Lighting System: Workstation-specific (WS) lighting system, dimmable ballasts, occupancy sensors at each WS luminaire, and a lighting management control system (LMCS) that coordinated these components. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/164607

Doors See PBS P-100 Fiberglass Door With Polyurethane Core

Entrance Track-Off System Mats

1) EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline; AND

2) The combined length of entrance system mats must be at least 10 feet in the primary direction of travel where space allows

3-Part System Recommended by ASHRAE Indoor Air Quality Guide:

- Initial Scraper Section outside entrance (removes loose dirt and water)

- Stiff Bristled Absoption Mats just inside entrance (removes additional dirt and water via brushing and scrubbing action)

- Final Finishing Mats (located after Absoption Mats to remove particles left after scaping and brushing mats)

Insulation

1) Insulation products shall contain recovered materials as required by EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline; AND

2) No insulation installed shall be material manufactured using chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), nor shall CFCs be used in the installation of the product; AND

3) All insulation shall be low emitting with not greater than .05 ppm formaldehyde emissions.

1) Vacuum Sealed Roof Insulation: Thin, highly efficient insulation material that can provide thermal resistance up to 5 times greater per unit of thickness than polystyrene or polyurethane insulation and up to 10 times greater than glass wool, with state of the art product achieving R50 in one-half inch thickness. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/141031

2) Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation

Non-Vegetated Roof

1) EPA Energy Star; AND

2) Solar Reflective Index above 82 for slope ≤ 2:12 or Solar Reflective Index above 39 for slope > 2:12

1) Concrete Roof Tiles

2) Thermoplastic PVC Membranes

Windows See PBS P-100

1) Electrochromic Windows: Switch from a clear to dark state with a small applied voltage, and promise to optimize daylighting, visual comfort, and solar heat gains without the need for blinds.

http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/142547

2) Glazing Retrofit: This clear, water-based spray-on window coating molecularly bonds to existing windows surfaces and is designed to reduce heat gains across the entire solar spectrum without significantly reducing transmittance of visible light.

http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/141035

3) High R Value Window: Reduces average heat loss by 30 percent, lowering heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning loads. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/180891

Bamboo Flooring 1) 91% Biobased Content minimum; AND

2) Low VOC

Broadloom and Carpet Tile

1) NSF-140 Gold; AND

2) 7% Biobased Content minimum or 10% Recycled Content; AND

3) Face yarn must be type 6 or 6,6 BCF nylon fiber; AND

4) Texture appearance retention rating of 3 or higher (heavy traffic)

Envelope

Finishes/Furnishes

Ceilings

1) 20% Recycled Content minimum; AND

2) Recyclable in closed loop process or 37% Biobased content minimum; AND

3) 80% Light Reflectance minimum; AND

4) Meets Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) VOC guidelines; AND

5) Environmental Product Declaration Available; AND

6) Directional or non-directional fissured texture; AND

7) Acoustical qualities as follows: Open Plan NRC ≥ 0.80; Open Plan CAC = N/A; Closed Plan NRC ≥ 0.70; Closed Plan = ≥ 30 "

Composite Board 1) 30% Recycled Content minimum or 89% Biobased minimum AND

2) Low VOC

Floor Finish USDA BioPreferred, Design for Environment, or Green Seal

Furniture EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline or Greenguard or Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association Level

Glazed Wall Tile Green Squared

Laminate Flooring 1) VOC Emissions= CA 1350 compliant; AND

2) 50% Recycled Content minimum

Linoleum

1) 10% Recycled Content minimum or 30% Biobased Content minimum; AND

2) Binder Content= 30% minimum; AND

2) VOC Emissions= CA 1350 compliant

Mats EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline Mosaic Tile Green Squared

Pressed Floor Tile Green Squared Quarry Tile Green Squared

Restroom Partitions EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline Rubber Tile VOC Emissions= CA 1350 compliant

Sculptural Panel 1) 30% Recycled Content minimum or 89% Biobased Content minimum; AND

2) Low VOC

Sheet Vinyl

1) 5% Recycled Content minimum; AND

2) CA1350 Compliant; AND

3) Floor Score; AND

4) NSF 332

Terrazzo Recycled Marble Chips

Vinyl Tile

1) 5% Recycled Content minimum; AND

2) CA 1350 Compliant; AND

3) Floor Score; AND

4) NSF 332

Wall Base/Cover Base Low VOC

Wall Coverings/Finishes

1) NSF 342 Silver; AND

2) 5% Postconsumer Content minimum or 10% Preconsumer Content minimum; AND

3) VOC Emissions= CA 1350 compliant; AND

4) Adhesives for Wall Covering must meet SCAQMD Rule 1168

Wall Paneling (Non- Wood)

1) 50% Recycled Content minimum; AND

2) Low VOC

Wood Paneling (Wood) 91% Biobased Content minimum Window Blinds Green Guard Wood Flooring 91% Biobased Content minimum

Air Conditioners 1) EPA Energy Star or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP); AND

2) ASHRAE Standard 90.1- 2010

HVAC and Plug Load

Boilers 1) EPA Energy Star or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP); AND

2) ASHRAE Standard 90.1- 2010

1) Condensing Boiler: By extracting heat from waste gases, condensing boilers can achieve up to 98 percent thermal efficiency. Integrated on-demand project design yields additional energy savings. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/163495

2) Condensation Heat Recovery System

3) Preheat combustion air, feedwater, or makeup water with heat exchanger using waste heat from boiler

4) Low Excess Air Burners

5) Wood-Pellet Biomass Boilers: Use agricultural, forest, urban, and industrial residues and waste to generate heat. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/103655

Chillers 1) EPA Energy Star or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP); AND

2) ASHRAE Standard 90.1- 2010

1) Chilled Beams: Chilled beams, which take advantage of water’s more efficient thermal transfer rate, promise energy savings of up to 30 percent, as well as reductions in space (no ductwork) and O&M costs (there are fewer moving parts).

http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/121231

2) Magnetic Bearing Compressor: Magnetic bearing compressors are essentially frictionless, and their speed is controlled by a variable frequency drive. Eliminating the friction in these compressors greatly increases their efficiency at part-load conditions, reducing space-cooling energy by an average of 40 percent. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/121127

3) Variable Refrigerant Flow: Using refrigerant as the heating and cooling medium, VRF systems connect a single outdoor condensing unit to multiple, individually controlled indoor evaporators. Energy savings of up to 55 percent are predicted over comparable unitary equipment. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/163491

4) Modular micro-channel absorption chillers are powered by readily available alternative or waste heat sources (excess solar thermal, heat exhaust, or cheaper natural gas) instead of electricity, and can directly replace legacy heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) chillers. In addition to air conditioning, this technology can also be dual-purposed for space heating. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/mediaId/181231/fileName/Modular_Absorption_Chiller

Controls (HVAC) See PBS P-100

1) Wireless Pneumatic Thermostat: provides standard pneumatic thermostats with networked Direct Digital Control (DDC) functionality. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/141043

2) Wireless Sensor Networks: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/164615

3) Variable Speed Chiller Plant Control: By treating the chilled water plant as an optimized complete system, variable-speed chiller plant control technology saves energy, water, and even provides the possibility of an overall plant-size reduction.

http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/121183

4) Central Plant Control Technology: designed to optimize energy use in chilled water systems.

To reduce energy consumption, chillers, cooling towers, and associated pumps are operated as a single system. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/142551

5) Socially Driven HVAC Control System: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control system that enables office building occupants to control their thermal environment through a mobile device or web page.

http://www.gsa.gov/portal/mediaId/181235/fileName/Socially_Driven_HVAC

Cooling Tower ASHRAE Standard 90.1- 2010

Nonchemical Preventation of Hard Water Scale: Reduces wastewater associated with typical scale prevention equipment and reduces operation and maintenance costs associated with scale prevention, especially where water is untreated or insufficiently treated. The process does not use chemicals, power, or additional water. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/142947

Controls (Plug Load) N/A

Advanced Power Strips

a) Schedule Timer Control: allows the user to set the day and time when a circuit will be energized and de-energized

b) Load-sensing Control: monitors a specific device’s (master) power state and de-energizes auxiliary devices (slaves) if the master’s power consumption dips below a predetermined threshold;

c) Combination of Schedule Timer Control and Load-sensing Control.

http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/164611

Fans 1) EPA Energy Star; AND

2) ASHRAE Standard 90.1- 2010 Variable Speed Drives

Heat Pumps 1) EPA Energy Star or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP); AND

2) ASHRAE Standard 90.1- 2010

Ground Source Heat Pump: GSHP systems rely on the earth’s relatively constant subsurface temperatures to effect heat transfer to and from buildings. They save energy (25 to 50 percent, compared to conventional systems), space, and reduce O&M costs significantly.

http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/121227

HVAC Filters 1) Pre‑filters shall have a MERV efficiency minimum of 8; AND

2) Final filters shall have a MERV efficiency minimum of 13

Motors ASHRAE Standard 90.1- 2010

Pumps ASHRAE Standard 90.1- 2010 Integrated, Sensor-less Controls For VFDs

Water Heater 1) EPA Energy Star or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP); AND

2) ASHRAE Standard 90.1- 2010

Computer Products EPEAT Silver Level Electronic Displays EPA Energy Star or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)

Imaging Equipment 1) EPEAT Bronze; AND

2) EPA Energy Star or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)

Uninterruptible Power Supplies EPA Energy Star or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)

Adhesives and Sealants Must meet VOC limits within SCAQMD Rule 1168

Appliances EPA Energy Star Cement EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline

Compost USDA BioPreferred, EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline, or Green Seal

Concrete/Wood Sealer USDA BioPreferred 1) Photocatalytic Concrete

2) Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement

Deicer (Road and Windshield) USDA BioPreferred

Fuel Additive USDA BioPreferred Food Service Equipment EPA Energy Star

Grease or Lubricant USDA BioPreferred

Information Technology

Miscellaneous Construction / Operations & Maintenance

Insect Control

1) The Contractor shall use non-pesticide methods of control wherever possible. For example:

a. Portable vacuums with HEPA or MICRO filtration

b. Trapping devices

2) Chemical Pesticide Products and Use: When it is determined that chemical pesticides must be used in order to obtain adequate control, the Contractor shall employ the least hazardous material, most precise application technique, and minimum quantity of pesticide necessary to achieve control. The Contractor shall minimize the use of liquid pesticide applications wherever possible, for example:

a. Bait stations and other types of bait formulations rather than sprays.

b. As a general rule, liquid, aerosol, or dust formulations shall be applied only as crack and crevice treatment.

c. Application of pesticide liquids, aerosols, or dust to exposed surfaces and pesticide space sprays (including fogs, mists, and ultra-low volume applications) shall be restricted to unique situations where no alternative measures are practical.

Landscaping

1) Must use landscaping products with recycled content as required by EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline; AND

2) Must not use 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (2,4 D) herbicide and organophosphates

1) Bioswales

2) Bioremediation (e.g. enzyme bacterial colony within soil)

3) Ponds

4) Storage Tanks

5) Permeable Pavers

Lawn / Garden Edging EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline

Mastic Water or Acrylic Based

Miscellaneous Wood Products

1) Must not contain wood from endangered wood species, as listed by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. The list of species can be found at www.cites.org/eng/resources/species.html; AND

2) Particle board, strawboard, and plywood materials shall comply with Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) standards for formaldehyde emission controls.

Plywood materials shall not emit formaldehyde in excess of 0.2 parts per million (ppm), and particleboard materials shall not emit formaldehyde in excess of 0.3 ppm

Mulch USDA BioPreferred, EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline, or Green Seal

Paints and Coatings

2) Burnish Resistant

Paint Remover USDA BioPreferred

Paper and Paper Products

EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline

Replacement and New Plants

Must use plants that are native to the area.

Rodent Control

1) Indoor Trapping: Generally, rodent control inside buildings shall be accomplished with trapping devices only. All such devices shall be concealed out of the general view and in protected areas so as not to be affected by routine cleaning and other operations.

2) Use of Rodenticides: All rodenticides, regardless of packaging, shall be placed either in locations not accessible to children, pets, wildlife, and domestic animals or in EPA-approved tamper-resistant bait boxes. As a general rule, rodenticide application outside buildings shall emphasize the direct treatment of rodent burrows wherever feasible.

3) Use of Bait Boxes:

a. All bait boxes shall be maintained in accordance with EPA regulations, with an emphasis on the safety of non-target organisms.

b. All bait boxes shall be placed out of the general view, in locations where they will not be disturbed by routine operations.

c. The lids of all bait boxes shall be securely locked or fastened shut.

d. All bait boxes shall be securely attached or anchored to floor, ground, wall, or other immovable surface, so that the box cannot be picked up or moved.

e. Bait shall always be secured in the feeding chamber of the box and never placed in the runway or entryways of the box.

f. All bait boxes shall be labeled on the inside with the Contractor’s business name and address and dated by the Contractor’s technician at the time of installation and each servicing.

Signage EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline

Sorbents EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline

Snow and Ice Removal

1) EPA Design for the Environment; AND

2) No sodium chloride or calcium chloride salt shall be used due to environmental risk.

Less disruptive chemicals such as magnesium chloride, potassium acetate, and potassium chloride are viable alternatives.

Spray Foam USDA BioPreferred

Vending Machine EPA Energy Star

Waste / Recycling Container EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline

Bathroom Sink Faucets and Accessories EPA WaterSense 1) High Efficiency Lavatory Faucets With Automatic Electronic Operation

2) Solar Powered Flushometers

Nonpressure Pipe EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline

Showerheads EPA WaterSense

Urinals EPA WaterSense Solar Powered Flushometers

Water Closets EPA WaterSense Solar Powered Flushometers

Water Irrigation and Irrigation Controllers

1) At a minimum, watering systems must be installed that use automatic timers coupled with rain/freeze sensors in an efficient manner that considers local weather and local mandates; AND

2) All irrigation controllers must be EPA WaterSense.

1) Wireless Moisture Sensing Irrigation System: Measures the actual soil moisture directly at the plant root level in real time. Based on algorithms, fault detection and business rules, irrigation is applied in the precise amounts needed, and leaks and broken sprinkler heads can be detected.

http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/141099

2) Wireless Weather Station Irrigation Control: Uses data collected from an on-site weather station to wirelessly control an automated lawn irrigation system, eliminating the need for facility operators to make regular scheduling adjustments, because the “smart” controller adjusts the schedule automatically as weather changes. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/142467

Section B: General Green Standards and Best Practices For Product Categories Not Covered in Section B

Plumbing and Irrigation

General Green Standards

1) The contractor shall use EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline-designated products as required by FAR clause 52.223-17

2) The contractor shall use Energy Star-qualified products or Federal Energy Management Program-designated products as required by FAR clause 52.223-15

3) The contractor shall use Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool-registered products as required by FAR clause 52.223-16

4) The contractor shall use USDA BioPreferred products as required by FAR clause 52.223-2

5) All products must be an acceptable substitute for an ozone-depleting substance as identified under EPA’s SNAP Program. The substitute product must not contain any Class I or Class II ozone-depleting substances.

6) All products do not contain any Priority Chemicals as identified by EPA when a less harmful substitute substance exists.

7) Eliminate or reduce the generation of hazardous waste and the need for special material processing (including special handling, storage, treatment, and disposal).

8) Promote the use of nonhazardous and recovered materials

9) Promote cost-effective waste reduction when creating plans, drawings, specifications, standards, and other product descriptions authorizing material substitutions, extensions of shelf-life, and process improvements.

10) Promote waste reduction through the use of duplexing (two-sides copying and printing) and electronic communications.

1) Green Facades: vines or climbing plants rooted in soil or containers growing upwards or cascading downwards

2) Living Walls / Vertical Gardens

3) Hybrid PV / Solar Thermal Systems for Roof or Wall

4) Unitized Flashing Systems

5) Water Mist Fire Protection Systems

6) Photoluminescent Technology: for lighting exit stairways or emergency egress areas

7) Wood Products: acetylated wood from softwood species.

8) VOC Content: Consider products will low/no Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOC), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), and Very Volatile Organic Compounds (VVOC). Looks for products giving information on total emissions of VOCs versus content of VOC. Content of VOC is not accurate due to varying degrees of toxicity for each type of VOC.