2014-09-19_Project_Manual_Merged.pdf

VA PITC/UPS REPLACEMENT PROJECT

5000 WISSAHICKON AVE.

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144

GSA #: GS-03P-11-CD-D-0036/GS-P-03-12-AZ-5025

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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19 SEPTEMBER 2014

PROPERTY OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT - FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

001593 - SECURITY REGULATIONS

007319 - SAFETY AND HEALTH

* Refer to all other requirements provided by GSA.

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 - SUMMARY

011400 - WORK RESTRICTIONS

012900 - PAYMENT PROCEDURES

013100 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

013200 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

013300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

014000 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

014200 - REFERENCES

015000 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

016000 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

017300 - EXECUTION

017329 - CUTTING AND PATCHING

017350 - FIRE PREVENTION PRECAUTIONS FOR HOT WORK

017700 - CLOSEOUT PROCEDURE

017823 - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

017839 - PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

017900 - DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

019113 - GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

033053 - MISCELLANEOUS CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

078413 - PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING

079200 - JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 23 – HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

230500 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

230593 - TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

230700 - HVAC INSULATION

233113 - METAL DUCTS

233300 - AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

VA PITC/UPS REPLACEMENT PROJECT

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144

GSA #: GS-03P-11-CD-D-0036/GS-P-03-12-AZ-5025

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238219 - FAN COIL UNITS

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

260500 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR 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 - RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260553 - IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

262413 - SWITCHBOARDS

262500 - ENCLOSED BUS ASSEMBLIES

262813 - FUSES

262816 - ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

263346 - BATTERY MONITORING AND VALIDATION SYSTEM

263353 - STATIC UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY

263600 - SINGLE OPERATOR OPEN TRANSITION AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES

(THREE SOURCE ATS)

VA PITC-UPS REPLACEMENT PROJECT

PHILADELPHIA, PA 18144

GSA Order #: GS-03P-11-CD-D-0036/GS-P-03-12-AZ-5025

SECURITY REGULATIONS

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SECTION 001593 - SECURITY REGULATIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Bidding Clearances: Bidders will be required to comply with security regulations imposed by the occupying agency including any necessary clearances. Access to the project site will be limited to specific times established by the Government.

B. Construction Clearances: After award of the Contract, all Contractor employees shall be required to furnish information for security clearances and shall comply with security regulations as imposed by the occupying agency.

1. All workers are required to obtain an HSPD 12 clearance. For further questions on this process or to coordinate, please contact Kevin Murphy at 856-757-5251.

C. Notification: Notify the Contracting Officer, or his or her designated representative, not less than 48 hours prior to performing work in a security area. Include the following:

1. Companies: Name of each company performing the work.

2. Personnel: Name, social security number and date of birth of each individual who is to work.

3. Time: The exact time, date, and hours of work.

4. Areas: Specific areas of the building in which work is to be performed.

1.2 GENERAL SECURITY REGULATIONS

A. Nonpublicity: It is a specific condition of this Contract that the Contractor, or any subcontractors performing work on this project, shall not use or allow to be used any aspect of this project for publicity or advertising brochures.

B. Agency Security Regulations: All persons employed within the boundaries of the property or restricted-access areas therein, and all persons permitted to enter such property and areas shall comply with the security regulations that have been established for this Contract.

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1. The Contractor agrees on behalf of himself and all subcontractors that the following security regulations will be observed by Contractor and subcontractor personnel on the property. The Contractor shall make it a specific provision of his subcontracts that these regulations be accepted.

2. At the commencement of the work under this Contract, the following security facilities and procedures will apply:

a. The Contractor shall provide information about all Contractor and subcontractor personnel and others who require continuing access to the site, before access is required and when access ceases.

b. Within 10 calendar days after the notice to proceed of the Contract, the Contractor shall submit a list on the Contractor's letterhead stationary of all employees, subcontractors and their employees, and others who will perform work or otherwise require access to the site. Personnel shall be listed in alphabetical order by company. The list shall include the full name, email address, telephone number, and date of birth for each individual.

c. Name of any employee added later to the original list shall be submitted with the same information on the Contractor's letterhead stationary at least 30 calendar days in advance of the date of access by the employee. If the employee does not possess a current GSA security clearance, entrance on duty shall not be permitted until a preliminary favorable clearance is issued by the Department of Homeland Security.

d. The Contractor shall notify the Government in writing when personnel are no longer employed by the Contractor or a subcontractor. Individual's name, social security number and date of birth, and company who employed the individual, shall be included.

e. In order to permit the Government to supply badges for on-site personnel, the Contractor shall cause each individual to complete an online security clearance application. This application will be emailed to each individual upon completing fingerprinting and filling out a Contractor Information Worksheet at one of our fingerprinting facilities. Processing of the forms and fingerprints will be performed by the Government at Government expense.

f. At a time designated by the Contracting Officer or when an individual reports to the site for work the first time, a period of 1 hour will be required for security processing, which includes fabrication of a permanent badge. Personnel will then be permitted to go to work without further processing of identification

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001593-3 forms by the Government, but 15 minutes should be allowed each day for signing in with security to obtain access to the site.

g. The permanent badge furnished by the Government to each Contractor employee or other person granted access to the site will serve to authorize the wearer to enter and leave the security area. The badge must be worn so as to be clearly visible at all times when on the work site. The badge will be retained by the individual as long as he requires continued admittance to the site, but the Contractor will arrange for its immediate return to the Government when such need ceases.

3. At the commencement of the work under this contract, the following security procedures shall apply to the Contractor and all subcontractors.

a. Retain the following sub-subparagraphs that apply. Edit for specific requirements.

b. Do not enter the building without building passes or park without parking permits. Vehicle authorization requests shall be required for any vehicle entering the site, and shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

c. Comply with the security regulations of the building.

d. In the case of any questions as to the eligibility of an individual to obtain a pass, notify the Contracting Officer, who will obtain a determination whether the individual can obtain a pass.

e. Cameras are not permitted without written permission from the Occupant Agency and the Contracting Officer or his designated representative. If approved, permission will be granted in writing and will provide additional guidelines. In any case, all film will be turned over to the Contracting Officer or his designated representative. The Contractor shall be responsible for the costs of developing film.

f. Personnel may be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering and leaving the facility. In addition, unscheduled inspections of personnel may be made while on site.

g. In any work is canceled, notify the Contracting Officer or his designated representative.

4. The Occupant Agency reserves the right to close down the job site and order Contractor personnel off the premises in the event of a national emergency or a

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5. The Government reserves the right to exclude or remove from the site or building any employee of the Contractor or a subcontractor whom the Government deems incompetent, careless, insubordinate or otherwise objectionable, or whose continued employment on the work is deemed by the Government to be contrary to the public interests. The Government further reserves the right to complete processing of the security documentation for personnel assigned to work within restricted access areas prior to access to such areas by the personnel.

6. No interviews shall be conducted within the secured area. The Contractor and subcontractors will be required to maintain a field office, outside the limits established by the security area, for all public contacts. Applicants for employment and other persons not entitled to access to the secured area shall be required to contact the Contractor or subcontractor at these offices.

7. For overtime work, the Contractor shall give the Contracting Officer or his designated representative at least 3 calendar days notice. This notice is required so that security escorts may be provided where needed and is separate and distinct from any notices required for utility shutdown or other outages. Also, the Contractor shall notify the Government if personnel will not report to the job site on a particular day so that the security escort if needed can be released for other duties.

8. A detailed weekly schedule shall be submitted once a week by the close of business on the last day of the previous week's work. The schedule shall include the following:

a. Specific location of work for each trade.

b. Description of work for each trade.

c. Number of persons who will be on site for each location and trade.

d. Specific impacts required, such as equipment or utility shutdowns.

e. Hours of operation.

1.3 SECURITY REGULATIONS

A. Clearance of Personnel;

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1. Clearance Procedure: No later than fourteen (14) calendar days after Notice to Proceed, schedule an appointment with the Security Manager (SM) designated below to have the employees’ fingerprints taken for those officers of the firm, who for any reason, may visit the work site during the period of this contract and for all employees who will require access to the building in performance of the contract work.

2. Each employee will be required to fill out sections 1-3 of the Contractor Information Worksheet (CIW) (Attachment A) onsite when having their fingerprints taken. The Security Manager will fill out sections 4 and 5. If the employee is not able to get their fingerprints taken at the designated location below, fingerprints can be obtained at local and state police stations. These fingerprints will need to be submitted to the SM. Please contact the SM below for fingerprint cards and further details. Each employee will receive an email at the email address provided on their CIW with an invitation to complete an on-line version of the SF85P “Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions” (Attachment B).

3. e-Qip invite - Online SF85P - “Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions”: Each employee that submits properly taken fingerprints and information on their CIW will receive an invitation email from the Federal Protective Services (FPS). This e-Qip invite contains a link to the online version of the SF85P. The link on the invitation emailed to each employee expires within seven (7) days of it being sent. Follow all direction in the invitation email. After completing the online forms, the applicant will be required to print out three (3) pages that must be signed, dated, and returned to the Security Manager. The Contractor is strongly encouraged to have all employees review the SF85P well in advance of receiving the email to give them adequate time to gather the information.

4. Note: It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure their employees complete the process as directed in the time frames listed in this document. GSA is not responsible for work delays or additional costs associated with the A/E’s failure to obtain clearances for their employees. NO INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE WILL BE

PERMITTED TO COMMENCE WORK ON THIS PROJECT UNTIL THEY HAVE

RECEIVED, AT A MINIMUM, A PRE-FAVORABLE CLEARANCE FROM THE

FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICE (FPS).

5. Fingerprints: Fingerprints shall be taken at no cost in our Field Office in Camden, NJ by appointment only. The Security Manager’s contact information is below:

James Grey East Philadelphia Field Office, Rm 4200 600 Arch Street

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Philadelphia, PA 19106

(o) 215-861-3400

(c) 215-861-3624

6. The forms referenced in this section shall be submitted for replacement employees thirty (30) days before their expected entrance on duty.

7. Identification / Building Pass

a. Issuance of Passes: The Contractor shall see that every new employee has a GSA/Contractor identification/building pass after receiving a pre-favorable adjudication from FPS and before the employee enters on duty. The GSA Security Manager will issue these passes to the Contractor’s staff if the final adjudication has not been completed and the project warrants the work to begin.

b. Credentialing: Once FPS has issued a final favorable suitability determination for each employee a copy of the determination will be provided to the employee for their records and the credentialing process begins. To start the credentialing process the employee must contact the Security Manager for instructions on how to enroll for credentialing. Working with the Security Manager the employee will schedule a time and date to have additional fingerprints taken along with a photograph. These will be used for producing the employee’s credentials/security card.

c. Contractor’s Responsibilities: The Contractor shall see that all employees carry their passes with them during working hours and show them upon request. The GSA project manager or other GSA personnel designated by him shall periodically verify passes of Contractor employees with their personal identification. If an employee leaves, is dismissed, or upon completion of the project, contract employee(s) must immediately return their credentials (Photo ID) to the PM/COTR. In the event a credential is lost or stolen, the loss should be immediately reported to the issuing official SM and the COTR. Final payment will be withheld until all credentials are received back from the Contractor.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

PART 4 - END OF SECTION

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SAFETY AND HEALTH

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SECTION 007319 - SAFETY AND HEALTH

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

1.2 SUMMARY

A. References: In addition to publications referenced in the Construction Contract Clauses, the following Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) publications designate and define hazardous materials and conditions, and establish procedures for handling these materials and conditions.

1. 29 CFR, Part 1910: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry and Health Standards.

2. 29 CFR, Part 1926: OSHA Construction Industry Standards.

3. 40 CFR, Part 61: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.

4. 40 CFR, Part 261: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Characteristics of

Hazardous Waste.

B. Acquisition of Publications: Referenced CFR publications may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.

20402.

1.3 SAFETY MEETING

A. Prior to commencing construction, representatives of the Contractor, including the principal on-site project representative and one or more safety representatives, shall meet with designated representatives of the Contracting Officer for the purpose of reviewing the Contract's safety and health requirements.

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B. The Contractor's safety and health program shall be reviewed, and implementation of safety and health provisions pertinent to the Work shall be discussed.

1.4 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS

A. The Work, including contact with or handling of hazardous materials, disturbance or dismantling of structures containing hazardous materials, and disposal of hazardous materials, shall comply with the applicable requirements of 29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926, and 40 CFR Parts 61, 261, 761 and 763.

1. Work shall additionally comply with applicable state and local safety and health regulations.

2. In case of a conflict between applicable regulations, the more stringent requirements shall apply.

B. Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable codes, standards and regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during execution of the Work, and shall hold the Government harmless for any action on the Contractor's part, or that of the Contractor's employees or subcontractors, that results in illness, injury or death.

1. The Contractor shall have written safety and health programs in compliance with 29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Safety and Health Programs: The Contractor shall submit, for approval, copies of the project safety and health programs, as applicable to the work scope, or required as a result of the safety meeting, including but not necessarily limited to the following:

1. Occupational Noise Exposure.

2. Fall Protection.

3. Personnel Protective Equipment.

4. Control of Hazardous Energy.

5. Electrical Safety Related Work Practices.

6. Lead.

7. Respirator Protection.

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8. Confined spaces.

B. Contractor's Safety Plan: In addition to specific safety and health programs applicable to the project, Contractor shall submit firm's general safety plan listing emergency procedures and contact persons with home addresses and telephone numbers.

C. Permits: If hazardous materials are disposed of off-site, submit copies of shipping manifests and permits from applicable federal, state or local authorities and disposal facilities, and submit certificates that the material has been disposed of in accordance with regulations.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Special facilities, devices, equipment and similar items used by the Contractor in execution of the Work shall comply with 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart I and other applicable regulations.

2.2 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

A. The Contractor shall bring to the attention of the Contracting Officer, or the Contracting Officer's authorized representative, any material encountered during execution of the Work that the Contractor suspects is hazardous.

B. The Contracting Officer shall determine whether the Contractor shall perform tests to determine if the material is hazardous.

C. If the Contracting Officer directs the Contractor to perform tests and the material is found to be hazardous, or if the material is found to be hazardous without Contractor testing, a change to the Contract price may be provided, subject to the applicable provisions of the Contract.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OF WORK

A. When the Contractor is notified by the Contracting Officer, or the Contracting Officer's authorized representative, of non-compliance with the safety or health provisions of the Contract, the Contractor shall immediately, unless otherwise instructed, correct the unsafe or unhealthy condition.

1. If the Contractor fails to comply promptly, all or part of the Work will be stopped by notice from the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's authorized representative.

2. When, in the opinion of and by notice given by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's authorized representative, satisfactory corrective action has been taken by the Contractor, work shall resume.

3. The Contractor shall not be allowed any extension of time or compensation for damages in connection with a work stoppage for an unsafe or unhealthy condition.

3.2 PROTECTION OF PERSONNEL

A. The Contract shall take all necessary precautions to prevent injury to the public, occupants, or damage to property of others. The public and occupants includes all persons not employed by the Contractor or a subcontractor.

B. Wherever practical, the work area shall be fenced, barricaded or otherwise blocked off from the public or occupants to prevent unauthorized entry into the work area.

1. Provide traffic barricades and traffic control signage where construction activities occur in vehicular areas.

2. Corridors, aisles, stairways, doors and exitways shall not be obstructed or used in a manner to encroach upon routes of ingress or egress utilized by the public or occupants, or to present an unsafe or unhealthy condition to the public or occupants.

3. Store, position and use equipment, tools, materials, scraps and trash in a manner that does not present a hazard to the public or occupants by accidental shiftings, ignition or other hazardous activity.

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4. Store and transport refuse and debris in a manner to prevent unsafe and unhealthy conditions for the public and occupants. Cover refuse containers, and remove refuse on a frequent regular basis acceptable to the Contracting Officer. Use tarpaulins or other means to prevent loose transported materials from dropping from trucks.

3.3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. Dispose of solid, liquid and gaseous contaminants in accordance with local codes, laws, ordinances and regulations. Contractor shall notify in writing to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s authorized representative and items disposed of as well as the quantities involved and the method of disposal.

B. Comply with applicable federal, state and local noise control laws, ordinances and regulations, including but not limited to 29 CFR 1910.95 and 29 CFR 1926.52.

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SUMMARY

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SECTION 011000- SUMMARY

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), General Services Administration Acquisition Manual (GSAM), and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Access to site.

4. Coordination with occupants.

5. Work restrictions.

6. Specification and drawing conventions.

1.3 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Duration: 365 days.

B. Project Identification:

1. Project Name: UPS Replacement Project

2. Project Number: SCR-2012501.01

3. Contract Number: GS-03P-11-CD-D-0036

4. Solicitation Number: GS-P-03-12-AZ-5025

5. Project Region: Region 3.

6. Building/Facility Name: U.S. Veterans Administration Building

7. Building/Facility Address: 5000 Wissahickon Ave Philadelphia, PA 19144

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C. Owner: The United States of America, as represented by the U.S. General Services Administration, 3 Region, Public Buildings Service (GSA), referred to in the Specifications as the Owner.

1. Contracting Officer: A Contracting Officer (CO) will represent the Owner with respect to the Contract. The Contracting Officer is Jim Morris (215) 446-4581

a. The Contracting Officer may delegate certain administrative and technical responsibilities to a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The Contract Specialist is Jeffrey Linsken (215)446-4603.

2. Building Manager: Paul Sliver (215)842-2000 Ext. 3133 will be responsible for the administration, operation and maintenance of the building during construction.

a. Contracting Officer will delineate the status of the building manager relative to the Project prior to the preconstruction conference.

3. PITC Project Leader: John Ware (215)381-3067, will be responsible for all activities related to PITC including administration and operation.

4. GSA Project Engineer: Martha Culbreath (215)446-4683.

5. GSA Project Manager: Louis DiGeambeardino (215)446-5743.

6. The GSA Construction Representative is: James Talan.

D. Engineer:

1. Greenman-Pedersen, Inc (570) 342-3700

a. Contracting Officer will delineate the status of the Engineer relative to the Project prior to the preconstruction conference.

E. Construction Manager as Agent (CMa): Contact Name: to be determined

1. Construction Manager as Agent has been engaged for this Project to serve as an advisor to Owner and to provide assistance in administering the Contract for Construction between Owner and Contractor, according to a separate contract between Owner and Construction Manager as Agent. In Divisions 01 through 49 Sections, the term "Construction Manager (CMa)" denotes the Construction Manager as Agent.

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2. See Division 01 Section 013100 "Project Management and Coordination" for Contractor's requirements for utilizing the Project Web site.

1.4 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work of the Project is defined by the Contract Documents and consists of the following:

1. The Philadelphia Information Technology Center owns and operated two Exide 3100M (1000k VA-800kW) Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS) configured in a split plant parallel redundant design using a normally open Hot Tie circuit breaker.

This project is to replace both UPS Systems (UPS System A and UPS System B) with three new 825 KVA, 750kW UPS Systems at the facility. The replacement systems shall include, 20-year VRLA Battery Strings, Battery Disconnect Switches, UPS Mimic Annunciator Panel, the Maintenance Bypass Switchboard and the UPS Control Cabinet. The project shall include a Battery Monitoring System and a New Hydrogen Detection and Alarm System. See one line diagram # E602 all equipment associated with the three new UPS systems.

2. The ‘Sequence of Construction’, required are:

a. Install and connect two temporary UPS to supply all load to the Data Center.

b. The removal of existing ‘A’ side and ‘B’ side UPS and battery systems.

c. The installation and re-connection of a new ‘A’ and ‘B’ side UPS systems to the Data Center Loads.

d. All connections associated with the new ‘C’ side UPS

3. Also refer to Drawings E110, E111, E112, E113, E114 and E602.

4. Also refer to all speficiation sections.

B. Type of Contract

1. Project will be constructed under a firm fixed price contract.

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1.5 ACCESS TO SITE

A. The Contracting Officer will conduct a pre-construction survey with the Contractor to review and document the existing conditions surrounding the project premises prior to the beginning of any construction activity.

B. General: Contractor shall have limited use of Project site for construction operations as indicated on Drawings by the Contract limits and as indicated by requirements of this Section.

C. Use of Site: Limit use of Project site to areas within the Contract limits indicated. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Limits: Confine construction operations to Areas of work as indicated on Drawings.

2. Space on the premises will be made available for the Contractor's storage and related activities, provided that its use will not interfere with operations of the Government. Arrange and gain approval for use of this space through the Contracting Officer.

3. Use of the existing loading dock facilities will be shared with Government activities on a pre-scheduled basis coordinated with the Owner.

4. Driveways, Walkways and Entrances: Keep driveways, parking garage, loading areas, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner, Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Comply with directions of Owner's authorized personnel.

a. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances by construction operations.

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

5. Parking is available on-site.

D. Condition of Existing Building: Repair damage caused by construction operations.

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1.6 COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS

A. Full Owner Occupancy: Owner will occupy site and adjacent building(s) during entire construction period. Cooperate with Owner during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Owner usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Owner's day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits unless otherwise indicated.

1. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Owner and approval of authorities having jurisdiction.

2. Notify the Owner not less than 14 days in advance of activities that will affect Owner's operations.

B. Owner Access to Completed Areas of Construction: Owner reserves the right to place and install equipment in completed portions of the Work, prior to Substantial Completion of the Work, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work.

Such placement of equipment and limited occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

1.7 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Work Restrictions, General: Comply with restrictions on construction operations.

1. Comply with limitations on use of public streets and with other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. On-Site Work Hours: Limit work in the existing building to normal business working hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, except as noted below.

C. Weekend Work: The Contractor may schedule work between 12 Noon on Saturday and 5 am on Monday at no additional cost to the Government.

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

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1. Notify Construction Manager not less than fourteen (14) days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Obtain Construction Manager’s written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions.

E. Noise, Vibration, and Odors: Coordinate operations that may result in high levels of noise and vibrations, odors, or disruption to Owner occupancy with Owner.

1. Notify Construction Manager not less than seven (7) days in advance of proposed disruptive operations.

2. Obtain Construction Manager’s written permission before proceeding with disruptive operations.

F. Nonsmoking Building: Smoking is not permitted within the building or within 25 feet (8

m) of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor-air intakes.

G. Controlled Substances: use of tobacco products and other controlled substances on Project site is not permitted.

H. Employee Identification: Owner will provide identification tags for Contractor personnel working on Project site. Require personnel to use identification tags at all times.

I. Employee Screening: Comply with Owner’s requirements for drug and background screening of Contractor personnel working on project site.

1. Maintain list of approved screened personnel with Owner’s representative.

J. After Work Hours: Any on-site work hours, other than what is listed in 1.7B, must be first approved by both GSA and PITC.

1.8 SPECIFICATION AND DRAWING CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations. These conventions are as follows:

1. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

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2. Specification requirements are to be performed by Contractor unless specifically stated otherwise.

B. Division 01 General Requirements: Requirements of Sections in Division 01 apply to the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

C. Drawing Coordination: Requirements for materials and products identified on the Drawings are described in detail in the Specifications. One or more of the following are used on the Drawings to identify materials and products:

1. Terminology: Materials and products are identified by the typical generic terms used in the individual Specifications Sections.

2. Abbreviations and Symbols: Materials and products are identified by abbreviations and symbols published as part of the U.S. National CAD Standard and scheduled on Drawings. Refer uncertainties as to meaning of abbreviations and symbols to the Contracting Officer for clarification before proceeding.

3. Keynoting: Materials and products are identified by reference keynotes referencing Specification Section numbers found in this Project Manual.

1.9 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

A. Units of Measure: Use units of measure for submittals that are identical to units utilized in the Drawings and Specifications.

B. All new work shall correspond in all respects with existing conditions or similar conditions to which the new work connects. This includes materials, workmanship and finishes.

C. Items that are removed and to remain the property of the Government shall be stored on site where directed by the Contracting Officer. All items removed and to remain for reuse shall be labeled as such. Items shall be labeled as to the exact sequence in which they are removed.

D. GSA’s Representative (Bhim Chopra (215)446-4683), shall be notified of the UPS fabrication schedule, so that he can visit the factory site for a final inspection prior to the UPS being shipped to the site to confirm all necessary requirements and provisions have been made to ready the existing infrastructure for the installation of the new UPS equipment.

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E. 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.

F. 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 harmonious contiguous surfaces.

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 011000

WORK RESTRICTIONS

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SECTION 011400 - WORK RESTRICTIONS

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

1.2 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. The Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Representative will conduct a pre-construction survey with the Contractor to review and document the existing conditions surrounding the project premises prior to the beginning of any construction activity.

B. The Contractor shall limit use of the premises to the work in areas indicated, to allow for Government occupancy and public use.

1. Confine operations at the site to areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of the site beyond the areas in which Work is indicated.

2. Keep driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and available at all times to the Government, Government employees and visitors. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

3. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of material and equipment on site.

4. Maintain existing building in a safe and weathertight condition throughout the construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Take precautions to protect the building, its occupants and the public during the construction period.

5. Keep public areas, such as hallways, stairs, lobbies and toilet rooms, free from accumulation of waste material, rubbish, construction debris and construction materials.

6. Space on the premises will be made available for the Contractor's storage and related activities, provided that its use will not interfere with operations of the

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Government. Arrange and gain approval for use of this space through the Contracting Officer.

7. Use of the existing loading dock facilities will be shared with Government activities on a first-come-first-served, wait-your-turn basis.

8. Existing materials and equipment that are removed as part of the construction operations, and that are not reused or designated to be salvaged as Government or other's property, shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the site. Storage or sale of excess salvageable materials and equipment is not permitted on site.

9. Pollution producing equipment shall not be located near air intakes where airborne smoke or fumes could be drawn into the building.

10. The contractor shall coordinate with GSA and Veterans Affairs (VA) for onsite parking, signage, temporary facilities and spoilage locations.

1.3 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY

A. The Government will occupy the site and the existing building during the entire period of construction. Cooperate with the Government's representatives during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work in a manner that does not interfere with the Government's operations.

1.4 WORKING HOURS

A. Government Occupied Hours: Government personnel are scheduled to occupy the building during the following hours on weekdays, Monday through Friday, except for established Government Holidays: 6:00AM to 6:00 PM.

B. Government Unoccupied Hours: Government personnel are not scheduled to occupy the building during times not indicated as Government Occupied Hours.

C. Contractor's General Working Hours: The Contractor working hours shall be generally established to occur during Government Occupied Hours. All work must be conducted such that there is no interruption to the PITC Data Center. On-site work during hours other than what is listed in 1.4 A above, must first be approved by both GSA and PITC.

D. Work accomplished during Government Unoccupied Hours shall be performed at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor shall submit a proposed schedule and

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011400-3 gain the Contracting Officer's approval at least 72 hours before proceeding with any work during Government Unoccupied Hours with permission, the Contractor may schedule weekend work between 12 noon on Saturday and 5 am Mondal at no additional cost to the Government.

1.5 Security Requirement: The Contractor must obtain security clearance through GSA, contractor must visibly wear badges at all times, and contractor must sign-in each day at a GSA sign-in station. Also, see Division 00 Section 001593 “Security Regulations”.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 011400

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PAYMENT PROCEDURES

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SECTION 012900 - PAYMENT PROCEDURES

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and process Applications for Payment.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 013200 "Construction Progress Documentation" for administrative requirements governing the preparation and submittal of the Contractor's construction schedule.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Schedule of Values: A statement furnished by Contractor allocating portions of the Contract Sum to various portions of the Work and used as the basis for reviewing Contractor's Applications for Payment.

1.4 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation of the schedule of values with preparation of Contractor's construction schedule.

1. Coordinate line items in the schedule of values with other required administrative forms and schedules, including the following:

a. Application for Payment forms with continuation sheets.

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b. Submittal schedule.

c. Items required to be indicated as separate activities in Contractor's construction schedule.

2. Submit the schedule of values to Owner through Construction Manager at earliest possible date, but no later than seven days before the date scheduled for submittal of initial Applications for Payment.

3. Subschedules for Phased Work: Where the Work is separated into phases requiring separately phased payments, provide subschedules showing values coordinated with each phase of payment.

4. Subschedules for Separate Elements of Work: Where the Contractor's construction schedule defines separate elements of the Work, provide subschedules showing values coordinated with each element.

5. Subschedules for Separate Design Contracts: Where the Owner has retained design professionals under separate contracts who will each provide certification of payment requests, provide subschedules showing values coordinated with the scope of each design services contract as described in Section 011000 "Summary."

B. Format and Content: Use Project Manual table of contents as a guide to establish line items for the schedule of values. Provide at least one line item for each Specification Section.

1. Identification: Include the following Project identification on the schedule of values:

a. Project name and location.

b. Name of Owner.

c. Owner's project number.

d. Contractor's name and address.

e. Date of submittal.

2. Arrange schedule of values consistent with format of AIA Document G703.

3. Arrange the schedule of values in tabular form with separate columns to indicate the following for each item listed:

a. Related Specification Section or Division.

b. Description of the Work.

c. Name of subcontractor.

d. Name of manufacturer or fabricator.

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e. Name of supplier.

f. Change Orders (numbers) that affect value.

g. Dollar value of the following, as a percentage of the Contract Sum to nearest one-hundredth percent, adjusted to total 100 percent.

1) Labor.

2) Materials.

3) Equipment.

4. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of Applications for Payment and progress reports. Coordinate with Project Manual table of contents. Provide multiple line items for principal subcontract amounts in excess of five percent of the Contract Sum.

5. Round amounts to nearest whole dollar; total shall equal the Contract Sum.

6. Provide a separate line item in the schedule of values for each part of the Work where Applications for Payment may include materials or equipment purchased or fabricated and stored, but not yet installed.

a. Differentiate between items stored on-site and items stored off-site. If required, include evidence of insurance.

7. Provide separate line items in the schedule of values for initial cost of materials, for each subsequent stage of completion, and for total installed value of that part of the Work.

8. Allowances: Provide a separate line item in the schedule of values for each allowance. Show line-item value of unit-cost allowances, as a product of the unit cost, multiplied by measured quantity. Use information indicated in the Contract Documents to determine quantities.

9. Purchase Contracts: Provide a separate line item in the schedule of values for each purchase contract. Show line-item value of purchase contract. Indicate owner payments or deposits, if any, and balance to be paid by Contractor.

10. Each item in the schedule of values and Applications for Payment shall be complete. Include total cost and proportionate share of general overhead and profit for each item.

a. Temporary facilities and other major cost items that are not direct cost of actual work-in-place may be shown either as separate line items in the

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11. Schedule Updating: Update and resubmit the schedule of values before the next Applications for Payment when Change Orders or Construction Change Directives result in a change in the Contract Sum.

1.5 APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT

A. Each Application for Payment following the initial Application for Payment shall be consistent with previous applications and payments as certified by Owner and Construction Manager and paid for by Owner.

1. Initial Application for Payment, Application for Payment at time of Substantial Completion, and final Application for Payment involve additional requirements.

B. Payment Application Times: The date for each progress payment is indicated in the Agreement between Owner and Contractor. The period of construction work covered by each Application for Payment is the period indicated in the Agreement.

C. Payment Application Times: Submit Application for Payment to Owner by the first day of the month. The period covered by each Application for Payment is one month, ending on the last day of the month.

1. Submit draft copy of Application for Payment seven days prior to due date for review by Owner.

D. Application for Payment Forms: Use forms acceptable to Construction Manager and Owner for Applications for Payment. Submit forms for approval with initial submittal of schedule of values.

E. Application Preparation: Complete every entry on form. Notarize and execute by a person authorized to sign legal documents on behalf of Contractor. Construction Manager will return incomplete applications without action.

1. Entries shall match data on the schedule of values and Contractor's construction schedule. Use updated schedules if revisions were made.

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2. Include amounts for work completed following previous Application for Payment, whether or not payment has been received. Include only amounts for work completed at time of Application for Payment.

3. Include amounts of Change Orders and Construction Change Directives issued before last day of construction period covered by application.

4. Indicate separate amounts for work being carried out under Owner-requested project acceleration.

F. Stored Materials: Include in Application for Payment amounts applied for materials or equipment purchased or fabricated and stored, but not yet installed. Differentiate between items stored on-site and items stored off-site.

1. Provide certificate of insurance, evidence of transfer of title to Owner, and consent of surety to payment, for stored materials.

2. Provide supporting documentation that verifies amount requested, such as paid invoices. Match amount requested with amounts indicated on documentation; do not include overhead and profit on stored materials.

3. Provide summary documentation for stored materials indicating the following:

a. Value of materials previously stored and remaining stored as of date of previous Applications for Payment.

b. Value of previously stored materials put in place after date of previous Application for Payment and on or before date of current Application for Payment.

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