Final_Specification_Book_5_14_2013.pdf

Third Floor HVAC Replacement and Chiller Plant Upgrades

Lewis F. Powell, Jr U. S. Courthouse and Annex

Richmond, Virginia

Final Specifications

May 14, 2013

Contract No:

GS‐03P‐11‐CD‐D‐0039

Order No:

GS‐P‐03‐12‐DX‐5037

PDN No:

PJ2C00661

Prepared by:

Whitman, Requardt and Associates

801 S. Caroline Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21231

WR&A 90175-012 Third Floor HVAC Replacement and Chiller Plant Upgrades May 2013 - Final Submission Lewis F. Powell Jr. U.S. Courthouse and Annex

Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU)

PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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Table of Contents

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 SUMMARY OF WORK

01040 PROJECT COORDINATION

01090 DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS

01300 SUBMITTALS

01310 SCHEDULES AND REPORTS

01311 CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING - LESS THAN $2MIL

01500 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01541 SECURITY REGULATIONS

01546 SAFETY AND HEALTH

01632 PRODUCTS

01700 PROJECT CLOSEOUT

01731 CUTTING AND PATCHING

01732 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

017419 CONSTRUCTIN NONHAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

018000 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

019113 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

078413 PENETRATION FIRESTOPPPING

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

081113 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

087111 DOOR HARDWARE (DESCRIPTIVE SPECIFICATION)

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

092216 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

092900 GYPSUM BOARD

099123 INTERIOR PAINTING

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

211313 WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

DIVISION 23 - HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

230513 COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT

230516 EXPANSION FITTINGS AND LOOPS FOR HVAC PIPING

230517 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR HVAC PIPING

230518 ESCUTCHEONS FOR HVAC PIPING

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230519 METERS AND GAGES FOR HVAC PIPING

230523 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

230529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

230548.13 VIBRATION CONTROLS FOR HVAC

230553 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

230593 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

230713 DUCT INSULATION

230719 HVAC PIPING INSULATION

230800 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC

230900 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC

232113 HYDRONIC PIPING

232116 HYDRONIC PIPING SPECIALTIES

233113 METAL DUCTS

233300 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

233600 AIR TERMINAL UNITS

233713 DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS, AND GRILLES

237313 MODULAR INDOOR CENTRAL-STATION AIR-HANDLING UNITS

238239.16 PROPELLER UNIT HEATERS

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

260519 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

260523 CONTROL-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CABLES

260526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260533 RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260544 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR ELECTRICAL RACEWAYS AND CABLING

260548.16 SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260553 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260572 OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE SHORT-CIRCUIT STUDY

260573 OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE COORDINATION STUDY

260574 OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE ARC-FLASH STUDY

260923 LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES

262416 PANELBOARDS

262726 WIRING DEVICES

262813 FUSES

262816 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

262923 VARIABLE-FREQUENCY MOTOR CONTROLLERS

264313 SURGE PROTECTION FOR LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CIRCUITS

265100 INTERIOR LIGHTING

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DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

283111 DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM

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SECTION 01010 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

1. Section 00120, Supplementary Instructions to Bidders.

2. Section 00800, Supplementary Conditions.

3. Section 01010, Summary of the Work.

4. Section 01040, Project Coordination.

5. Section 01090, Definitions and Standards.

6. Section 01300, Submittals.

7. Section 01310, Schedules and Reports.

8. Section 01311, Critical Path Method Scheduling.

9. Section 01500, Temporary Facilities

10. Section 01541, Security Regulations.

11. Section 01546, Safety and Health.

12. Section 01632, Products.

13. Section 01700, Project Closeout.

14. Section 01731, Cutting and Patching.

15. Section 01732, Selective Demolition.

16. Section 018000, Sustainable Design Requirements.

1.2 PROJECT/WORK IDENTIFICATION

A. Project Name: Third Floor HVAC Replacement and Chiller Plant Upgrades

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Lewis F. Powell Jr U.S. Courthouse and Annex

1100 E. Main Street Richmond, Virginia 23219

B. Project Title: Third Floor HVAC Replacement and Chiller Plant Upgrades

C. Project performance time: The project duration shall not exceed 210 calendar days from contractor administrative notice to proceed.

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

Whitman, Requardt and Associates

801 S. Caroline Street

Baltimore, MD 21231

E. Administrative Contracting Officer for this project is John Budesa, (215) 446-4497, 20 N 8th Street Room 09511C, Philadelphia, PA 19107-3101.

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

1. Existing site conditions and restrictions.

2. Alterations and coordination with existing work.

3. Other work to be performed concurrently by Government.

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

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

1. The project consists of an HVAC upgrade to the third floor of the Annex building for a future tenant improvement project. The HVAC upgrade consists of demolition of the remaining mechanical unit serving the third floor and associated ductwork, piping and fan coil units. The new work consists of two new VAV central air handling units connected to VAV boxes serving the space. Additionally chilled water and heating water mains will be provided for the two new units and for future connections to the remaining floors in the annex.

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H. Work Sequence: The Annex Building is part of the Powell courthouse and is subject to Court Weeks. During court week, there will be no work allowed on the site. The upcoming court week schedule is as follows:

1. May 14 – 17, 2013

2. September 16-20, 2013

3. October 28-November 1, 2013

4. December 9-13, 2013

5. January 26-31, 2014

6. March 17-21, 2014

7. May 12-16, 2014

1.3 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. General: The Contractor shall limit his use of the premises to the work indicated, so as to Allow for Government occupancy and use.

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

Portions of site beyond areas where work is indicated shall not be disturbed. Conform to site rules and regulations affecting the work while engaged in project construction. See “Project Coordination” section.

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

a. For use of existing toilets, see “Temporary Facilities” section.

3. The location of the annex loading dock is at the Main St gated area between the Annex and Courthouse. The annex has a dock area with three spots (7ft W x 18 ft L) for loading and unloading of materials only.

4. The entrance to the Annex garage has a height restriction of 11 ft and a maximum width of 12 ft 6 inches. Turning radius is limited to small panel trucks. GSA restricts the use of three parking spots for loading and unloading of materials and tools only.

5. Call the main GSA number (804) 771-2101 to coordinate any deliveries with special requirements.

6. A large freight elevator (7 ft H x 5.5 ft W x 18 ft D) is available for use at the Annex loading dock. The weight capacity is 5000 pounds. This elevator services the basement to the third floor only of the Annex.

1.4 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY

A. Full Government Occupancy: The Government will occupy the site and the existing building during the entire period of construction. Cooperate fully with the Government representative during construction operations to minimize conflicts and to facilitate Government usage.

Perform the work so as not to interfere with the Government operations.

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1.5 MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS

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

B. Existing Utilities: Utilities are not to be disrupted.

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

D. Alterations to Existing Work:

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

2. Discolored or unfinished surfaces exposed by removal of existing work and indicated to be the final exposed surfaces shall be refinished or the material shall be replaced as necessary to make contiguous work uniform and harmonious. Work out of alignment where exposed by removal of existing work shall be called to the Contracting Officer's Representative’s attention. Necessary corrective work directed by the Contracting Officer will be subject to adjustment of the contract in accordance with “Differing Site Conditions” clause of the General Conditions.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 01040 - PROJECT COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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

1. Coordination and meetings.

2. Administrative/supervisory personnel.

3. Surveys and records or reports.

4. Limitations for use of site.

5. Special reports.

6. Trades people and workmanship standards.

7. Inspections, tests and reports.

8. General installation provisions.

9. Overtime work.

10. Cutting and patching.

11. Cleaning and protection.

12. Energy Conservation.

13. Environmental Protection.

14. Overtime work, suspension of work.

1.2 COORDINATION AND MEETINGS

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

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B. The General Contractor is required to coordinate the project and all work associated.

Coordination drawings are not required; however, are recommended to insure complete interface of all sub contractors.

C. Coordination of Trades: Coordinate work of different trades so that interference between all work, including existing services, will be avoided and within limits indicated the maximum practical space for operation, repair, removal, and testing of equipment is provided. Keep conduit and the like as close as possible to ceiling slab, walls, and columns to take up a minimum amount of space.

D. Preconstruction Meeting: See Section, “Safety and Health” 01546 for requirements of preconstruction safety meeting.

E. Monthly Coordination Meeting: In addition to specific pre installation meetings and coordination meetings for each major element of work, and regular project meetings for other purposes (as indicated elsewhere in contract documents), hold monthly general project coordination meetings at regularly scheduled times which are convenient for everyone involved.

Request representation (at each meeting) by every entity responsible to Contractor currently involved in coordination or planning for work of the entire project. Conduct meetings in a manner which will resolve coordination problems. Record results of meetings and distribute copies to everyone in attendance and to others affected by decisions or actions resulting from each meeting.

F. Progress Meetings: Progress meetings will be held bi-weekly.

1.3 ADMINISTRATIVE/SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL

A. General: Provide a general superintendent and any other administrative personnel as specified herein.

B. The Contractor shall designate a Project Coordinator.

C. Submittal of Staff Names, Duties: Within 15 days of contract date, submit a listing of Contractor’s principal staff assignments and consultants, naming persons and listing their addresses, telephone numbers, and social security number. GSA will require fingerprinting at a later date.

1.4 LIMITATIONS FOR USE OF SITE

A. General: In addition to site utilization limitations and requirements indicated by other contract documents, administer allocation of available space equitably among entities needing access and space, so as to produce best overall efficiency in performance to total work of project.

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

B. Occupancy of Premises:

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1. The premises will occupied during performance of work under the contract. See Section

01010 SUMMARY OF WORK.

2. Isolate occupied areas from dirt, dust and noise of construction operations.

3. Protect building occupants from environmental hazards, noise, dust, and fumes.

C. Existing Building Systems: Construction activities must not disrupt building services in areas outside the construction zone. Critical building services include life safety, vertical transportation, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, telecommunications, and utility systems, as well as accessibility provisions.

D. Temporary Protection: Temporary partitions must be constructed without penetrating existing materials scheduled to remain.

E. Security: Provide adequate security measures to prevent unauthorized access at construction zones, both from exterior and within building.

F. Parking Facilities: Parking will not be available at site during normal working hours.

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

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

I. Coordinate work with the USMS, the General Services Administration, and the Building Manager.

J. Coordinate security with the USMS and the GSA.

K. Provide temporary barriers as required for continued use of building by Government.

L. Refuse Removal: A dumpster may be located at the west rear side of the site. Coordinate location with the Building Manager.

M. Coordination with other Project Renovations Being Performed Concurrently with This Project.

1.5 SPECIAL REPORTS

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

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

C. Reporting Unusual Events: When an event of unusual and significant nature occurs at site (examples: visit by news media; extraordinary weather phenomenon), prepare and submit a special report listing chain of events, persons participating, response by Contractor’s personnel, Do not remove this notice. Properly destroy documents when no longer needed.

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1.6 INSPECTIONS, TESTS AND REPORTS

A. General: Required inspection and testing services are intended to assist in determination of probable compliances of work with requirements, but do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for those compliances, or for general fulfillment of requirements of contract documents.

Specified inspections and tests are not intended to limit Contractor’s quality control program.

Afford reasonable access to agencies performing tests and inspections.

1. Contractor is responsible for expense of:

a. Testing and inspection of Work not evidencing compliance with Contract

Documents.

b. Testing and inspection to verify adequacy of Work done without prior notice, without proper supervision, or contrary to standard construction practices.

c. Testing requested by Contractor and not required by Contract Documents.

d. Correction of Work not evidencing compliance with Contract Documents, including re-inspection or re-testing required to show compliance.

e. Additional testing and inspection required due to changes made or proposed by the

Contractor.

f. Overtime work

g. Punch list work.

h. Testing /inspection trips canceled without minimum of 12 hours notice.

i. Schedule delay, including waiting time at Project site in excess of 1 hour when work is not ready for inspection.

j. Testing and inspection specified as responsibility of Contractor.

B. Contractor’s Coordination Responsibilities:

1. Provide independent agencies with at least 72 hours advance notice of time when Work which requires testing or inspection will be performed.

2. Cooperate with agency personnel, provide access to Work and to manufacturer’s operations where applicable.

3. Secure and deliver to agency adequate quantities of representative samples of materials proposed for use which require testing.

4. Furnish copies of manufacturer’s test reports of products as required.

5. Ensure Work to be inspected has been completed and inspected by Contractor prior to

Government inspection.

6. Make arrangements with agency and pay for additional samples, tests and inspections required when initial tests indicate Work does not conform to Contract Documents.

C. Qualification of Testing Agencies: When independent testing is Contractor’s responsibility, engage independent testing laboratories specializing in required services and acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

D. Reports: Refer to Section, “Submittals” 01300.

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1.7 OVERTIME WORK, SUSPENSION OF WORK

A. Hours of Work:

1. Regular or normal working hours of the facility are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays.

2. The following operations must be performed outside normal working hours:

a. Any work that disturbs occupants of the building due to noise, vibration, or fumes.

B. Overtime Work for Utility Shutdown:

1. Work which requires the shutdown of any utility serving the building shall be performed outside of normal working hours of the building occupants, unless otherwise approved by Contracting Officer and as indicated on approved schedule.

2. Schedule shutdown of a utility at least 96 hours in advance with the Contracting Officer or his designated representative.

C. Coordinate and schedule all work with the Contracting Officer’s representative to prevent any interruption of activities in the building.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 - PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION PROVISIONS

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

Distribute record of meeting promptly to everyone concerned.

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

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

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

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

F. Install work during conditions of temperature, humidity, exposure, forecasted weather, and status of project completion which will ensure best possible results for each unit of work, in coordination with entire work. Isolate each unit of work form noncompatible work, as required to prevent deterioration.

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

H. Mounting Height: Where mounting heights are not indicated, mount individual units of work at industry-recognized standard mounting heights for applications indicated. Refer questionable mounting height choices to the Contracting Officer for final decision.

3.2 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. General: During handling and installation of work at project site clean and protect work in progress and adjoining work on a basis of perpetual maintenance. Apply suitable protective covering for the full length of the access paths into the project work areas, such as red rosin paper placed upon the existing flooring (terrazzo, wood, carpet, freight elevator flooring, etc.)

beneath 4x8 sheets of Homosote or plywood, to protect the flooring from cart traffic and material weight of the materials conveyed to and/or from the work area. Apply suitable protective covering for all walls and door casings, such as 4x8 sheets of Homosote or plywood, along paths of travel between exterior material unloading area and the interior project work area to protect the walls and door casings from cart traffic and materials conveyed to and/or from the work area. Apply suitable protective covering on newly installed work where reasonably required to ensure freedom from damage or deterioration at time of substantial completion;

otherwise, clean and perform maintenance on newly installed work as frequently as necessarily through remainder of construction period. Adjust and lubricate operable components to ensure operability without damaging effects.

B. Locate dumpster as directed by Building Manager.

C. Limiting Exposures of Work: To extent possible through reasonable control and protection methods, supervise performance of work in manner and by means which will ensure that none of the work, whether completed or in progress, will be subjected to harmful, dangerous, damaging, or otherwise deleterious exposures during construction period. Such exposures

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D. Final Cleaning: See Section 01700 PROJECT CLOSEOUT.

3.3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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

B. Disposal of Refuse: Remove refuse resulting from construction operations from the site. C.

Construction Site Maintenance:

1. Store all supplies and equipment on project site so as to preclude mechanical and climatic damage. Maintain site in a neat and orderly manner.

2. Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the temporary structures and construction enclosure (fence) in good repair and visually pleasant. He shall further provide adequate security to prevent the presence of unauthorized persons on the site, and to keep gates secured when not in actual use to insure the integrity of the barrier as well as for property security.

C. Noise Control:

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

2. Equipment to be employed on this site shall not produce a noise level exceeding the following limits in Db(A) at a distance of 50 feet from the equipment under test.

3. Equipment:

a. Materials Handling

1) concrete mixer 85

2) concrete pump 82

3) crane 83

4) derrick 88

b. Stationary

1) pumps 76

2) generators 78

3) compressors 81

c. Impact

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1) jack hammers 88

2) pneumatic tools 86

d. Other

1) saws 78

2) vibrators 76

END OF SECTION 01040

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SECTION 01090 - DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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G. Project Site: The space available to Contractor for performance of the work, either exclusively or in conjunction with others performing other work as part of the project. The extent of project site is shown on drawings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

N. Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories: The term "nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL)" shall mean a firm or organization which is recognized by OSHA in accordance with 29 CFR Part 1910.7 to test and approve (i.e., certify, label or list) equipment or materials as being safe for the intended use. Labeling and/or listing of products by NRTL's is acceptable wherever a reference to the UL or FMRC label is made in the specifications.

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

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1.2 OVERLAPPING AND CONFLICTING ASSIGNMENTS

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

B. Standard Details and Specification Drawings: The terms "standard details" and "specification drawings", which may be used interchangeably, refer to detailed drawings which are bound into the project manual and are referenced on the drawings or elsewhere in the project manual. In some instances there may be notes on the drawings which modify the standard details or specification drawings. Where there appear to be overlapping or conflicting requirements between the standard details or specification drawings and other portions of the contract documents, the order of precedence established by the clause "Specifications and Drawings" of the General Conditions shall govern.

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

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

1.3 MINIMUM QUALITY/QUANTITY

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

1.4 ASSIGNMENT OF SPECIALISTS

A. In certain instances, specification text requires that specific work is to be assigned to specialists who must be engaged for performance of that work. Such assignments are special requirements over which the Contractor has no choice or option. These requirements should not be interpreted so as to conflict with applicable regulations, union jurisdiction settlements and similar conventions. Such assignments are intended to establish which party or entity involved in a specific unit of work is recognized as "expert" for the indicated construction processes or operations. Nevertheless, the final responsibility for fulfillment of the entire set of requirements remains with the Contractor.

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1.5 DRAWING SYMBOLS

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

B. Mechanical/Electrical Drawings: Graphic symbols used on mechanical/electrical drawings are generally aligned with symbols recommended by ASHRAE. Where appropriate, those symbols are supplemented by more specific symbols where appropriate as recommended by other recognized technical associations including ASME, ASPE, IEEE and similar organizations. Refer instances of uncertainty to the Contracting Officer for clarification before proceeding.

1.6 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

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

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

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

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

D. Abbreviations and Names: The acronyms or abbreviations as referenced in contract documents can be identified upon request.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 01300 - SUBMITTALS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

B. Requirements for record documents, progress and final photographs, and operation and maintenance manuals are covered in the “Project Closeout” section.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

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

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

2. Product data include standard printed information on materials, products, and systems;

not specially-prepared for this project, other than the designation of selections from among available choices printed therein.

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

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

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

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

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1.3 GENERAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. General:

1. Concurrent distribution to the Project Engineer, Court Representative, and

Architect/Engineer shall be required.

2. Only the designated GSA representative may approve or disapprove submittals.

Deviations and variations from the contract requirements contained in the submittal can be approved only by the designated GSA representative.

3. Failure on the part of the Contractor to indicate approval on submittals prior to submission to Architect will result in their being returned to the Contractor without being acted upon.

4. No delays in construction occasioned by the Contractor’s failure to submit material for approval in accordance with the approved schedule will be excused.

5. Do not alter scope of re-submittals from initial submittals.

B. Scheduling: Develop schedule for submissions requiring approval and include in the network plan.

C. Coordination and Sequencing: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of the work so that work will not be delayed by submittals. Coordinate and sequence different categories of submittals for same work, and for interfacing units of work, so that one will not be delayed for coordination of the Architect’s review with another. Submit and obtain approval of layout or erection drawings and typical details before submitting special detail or piece drawings. If detailed submittals are made prior to general layout submittals, any work associated with revising details or piece drawings to coordinate with approved general layout will not receive additional compensation.

D. Coordinated or Combined Submittals:

1. Coordinate or combined submittals are Shop Drawings, Product Data and/or Samples that include Work of more than one supplier or Subcontractor.

2. Coordinated submittals show adjacent or related portions of Work completely.

3. When combined submittals are required, coordinate and integrate submittal in manner specified.

4. Architect reserves the right to withhold action on combined or coordinated submittals until related submittals are received.

5. All submittals requiring color selection shall be submitted together.

E. Preparation of Submittals: Provide permanent marking on each submittal to identify project, data, Contractor, subcontractor, submittal name and similar information to distinguish it from other submittals and from materials submitted for other projects.

F. Show Contractor’s executed review and approval marking and provide space for the Architect’s action marking. Package each submittal appropriately for transmittal and handling. Submittals which are received form sources other than through Contractor’s office will be returned without action unless a prior exception was specifically authorized.

G. Identify each submittal and include the following information:

1. Name of Project and Project Number.

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2. Submittal number.

3. Contractor.

4. Subcontractor, manufacturer or supplier.

5. Number and title of relevant Specification Section.

6. Drawing number and detail references.

7. Location or locations where product is to be installed, as appropriate.

8. Where printed materials describe more than one product or model, clearly identify item to be furnished.

9. Show previous applicable changes made in Project by Change Orders and other instructions or remarks.

H. Attach transmittal to each submittal, containing the following information:

1. Contractor’s signature.

2. Project name.

3. List of submittal titles and number of copies.

4. Date of submission.

5. Submission number. Number transmittals consecutively.

6. Transmittal form will be provided to Contractor at pre-construction meeting.

1.4 SPECIFIC-CATEGORY SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. General: Except as otherwise indicated in individual work sections, comply with requirements specified herein for each indicated category of submittal. Provide and process intermediate submittals, where required between initial and finial, similar to initial submittals.

B. Shop Drawings: Refer to clause “Shop Drawings, Coordination Drawings, and Schedules” of the General Conditions. Provide newly-prepared information, on reproducible sheets, with graphic information at accurate scale (except as otherwise indicated), with name of preparer indicated (firm name). Show dimensions in metric units only and note which are based on field measurement. Identify materials and products in the work shown. Indicate compliance with standards, and special coordination requirements. Do not allow shop drawing copies without stamp indicating approval by the Architect to be used in connection with the work.

1. Initial Submittal: Eight blue-line or black-line prints; 3 will be returned.

2. Final Submittal: 6 prints, plus addition prints where required for maintenance manuals; 5 will be retained and remainder will be returned, one of which is to be marked-up and maintained by Contractor as “Record Document.”

3. Equipment and Systems: Shop drawings for equipment and systems shall show ratings (where applicable), and how components are assembled, function together, and how they will be installed. Shop drawings, product data, certificate of conformance or compliance, certified test or inspection reports, and other submittals for equipment, systems, and their component parts shall be coordinated and submitted as a unit. Multiple or piecemeal submissions are not acceptable except where prior approval is obtained from the Architect, in which case a list of data to be submitted later shall be included with the first submission.

4. Coordination Drawings: Prior to installation of sleeves and inserts for equipment, and/or the performance of work in spaces in which two or more trades are involved and in which the probability of interference exists as determined by either the Contractor, Architect or

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C. Product Data: Collect required data into one submittal for each unit of work or system; and mark each copy to show which choices and options are applicable to project. Include manufacturer’s standard printed recommendations for application and use, compliance with standards, application of labels and seals, notation of field measurements which have been checked, and special coordination requirements. Maintain one set of product data (for each submittal) at project site, available for reference.

1. Submittals: Contractor shall not submit product data, or allow its use on the project, until he has confirmed compliance with requirements of contract documents. Submittal is for information and record, unless otherwise indicated. Designate product selections clearly on product data. Initial submittal is final submittal unless returned by the Architect, marked with an action which indicates an observed noncompliance.