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PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

ISSUED FOR

100% DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL

Issued for CMc Proposal

PASSPORT OFFICE AT 9TH FLOOR

536 S. CLARK / 101 CONGRESS FEDERAL BUILDING

536 S. CLARK STREET

CHICAGO, IL 60605-1509

PCN #

November 30, 2015

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

230 S. Dearborn Street Chicago, Illinois 60604 exp exp, INC.

205 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60601

exp Project No. CHI-00226184-02

SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED (SBU)

PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

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536 S. Clark Street – 9th Floor EP-GS-P-05-15-FD-7000 Design Development Package Review Submittal

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

000107 SEALS PAGE

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 SUMMARY

011400 WORK RESTRICTIONS

012100 ALLOWANCES

012300 ALTERNATES

012400 OPTIONS

012500 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

012700 UNIT PRICES

012900 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

013000 ELECTRONIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT (ePM) SYSTEM

013100 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

013120 CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING FOR SHORT (Less than 9 Months)

DURATION (or SMALL) PROJECTS

013200 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

013220 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

013300 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

013525 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION IN CONSTRUCTION ALTERATION AND

DEMOLITION PROJECTS

013526(01595) SAFETY AND HEALTH

013600 CONSTRUCTION-OPERATIONS BUILDING INFORMATION EXCHANGE (COBIE)

014000 QUALITY ASSURANCE & CONTROL REQUIREMENTS GUIDANCE

014050 SYSTEM QUALITY CONTROL

014100 STRUCTURAL TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

014200 REFERENCES

015000 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

015930 SEDCURITY REGULATIONS

015950 SAFETY AND HEALTH

016000 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

017000 EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

017310 CUTTING AND PATCHING

017320 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

017350 FIRE PREVENTION PRECAUTIONS FOR HOT WORK

017410 CONSTRUCTION INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ) MANAGEMENT

017419 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

- Project Recycling and Waste Data Capture Sheet

- Waste Management Progress Report – Details

017700 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

017810 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

017822 OPERATION MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION

018111 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

019113 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02086 LEAD BASED PAINT MITIGATION

024119 SELECTIVE STRUCTURE DEMOLITION

028200 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

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DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

061000 ROUGH CARPENTRY

061600 SHEATHING

064116 PLASTIC-LAMINATED-FACED ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

079200 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

081213 HOLLOW METAL FRAMES

081416 FLUSH WOOD DOORS

083113 ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

087100 DOOR HARDWARE

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

092216 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

092900 GYPSUM BOARD

093000 TILING

095113 ACOUSTICAL PANEL CEILINGS

096513 RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

096519 RESILIENT TILE FLOORING

096813 TILE CARPETING

096900 ACCESS FLOORING

099123 INTERIOR PAINTING

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

104413 FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINETS

104416 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

122413 ROLLER WINDOW SHADES

123623.13 PLASTIC-LAMINATE-CLAD COUNTERTOPS

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

210518 ESCUTCHEONS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING

210548 SEISMIC BRACING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING

211116 FIRE HYDRANTS

211313 WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

211315 SPRINKLER SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS

211316 DRY PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM

211318 CORROSION PROTECTION SYSTEMS FOR DRY-PIPE SYSTEMS

212300(15380) WET CHEMICAL SYSTEMS

213113 ELECTRICAL FIRE PUMPS SYSTEMS

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

220517 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR PLUMBING PIPING

220518 ESCUTCHEONS FOR PLUMBING PIPING

220523.12 BALL VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

220529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

220548 VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

220553 IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

220719 PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION

221116 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

221119 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SPECIALTIES

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221316 SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING

221319 SANITARY WASTE PIPING SPECIALTIES

223300 ELECTRIC, DOMESTIC-WATER HEATERS

224213.13 COMMERCIAL WATER CLOSETS

224213.16 COMMERCIAL URINALS

224216.13 COMMERCIAL LAVATORIES

224216.16 COMMERCIAL SINKS

DIVISION 23 – HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

230513 COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT

230519 METERS AND GAGES FOR HVAC PIPING

230523 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

230529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

230548 VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

230553 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

230593 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

230713 DUCT INSULATION

230716 HVAC EQUIPMENT INSULATION

230719 HVAC PIPING INSULATION

230800 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC

230923 DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL (DDC) SYSTEM FOR HVAC

232113 HYDRONIC PIPING

232116 HYDRONIC PIPING SPECIAL TIES

232213 STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING

232216 STEAM AND CONDENSATE PIPING SPECIAL TIES

233113 METAL DUCTS

233300 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

233413 AXIAL HVAC FANS

234100 PARTICULATE AIR FILTRATION

237313 MODULAR INDOOR CENTRAL STATION AIR-HANDLING UNITS

DIVISION 25 – BUILDING AUTOMATION

250000 BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS (BAS) GREEN

250500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR BUILDING AUTOMATION

250800 COMMISSIONING OF BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS

251100 BUILDING AUTOMATION MATERIALS IO DEVICES AND SENSORS

251109 BUILDING AUTOMATION NETWORK ELECTRONICS

251400 BAS NETWORK CONTROL PANELS

251500 BAS SOFTWARE AND PROGRAMMING

256000 BAS NETWORK OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

257000 BUILDING AUTOMATION TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

260021 DEMOLITION WORK AND WORK IN THE EXISTING BUILDING

260500 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND COMMON WORK RESULTS

260519 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

260526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260529 HANGERS, SUPPORTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260533 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260544 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR ELECTRICAL RACEWAYS AND CABLING

260553 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

262416 PANELBOARDS

262726 WIRING DEVICES

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262813 FUSES

262816 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

262923 VARABLE FREQUENCY MOTOR CONTROLLERS

262933 FIRE PUMP CONTROLLERS

265116 FLUORESCENT INTERIOR LIGHTING

265119 LED INTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

270529 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

270528 PATHWAYS FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

270536 CABLE TRAYS FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

271100 COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT ROOM FITTINGS

271300 COMMUNICATIONS BACKBONE CABLING

271500 COMMUNICATIONS HORIZONTAL CABLING

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONC SAFETY AND SECURITY

280528 PATHWAYS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

283101 MULTIPLEX/ADDRESSABLE VOICE EVACUATION FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS

283102(16724) MULTIPLEX/ADDRESSABLE HORN EVACUATION FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS

283104(16722) FIRE ALARM SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS

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1.1 DESIGN PROFESSIONALS OF RECORD

A. Structural Engineer:

1. David J. Carroll

2. PE-2007027760

3. Responsible for Specification Sections: Division 03 & 05

B. Architect:

1. Jefrey D. Jakalski

2. 001-014079

3. Responsible for Divisions 01-49 Sections except where indicated as prepared by other design professionals of record.

C. Fire Protection Engineer:

1. Steven Barrett

2. Illinois PE-062-064673

3. Responsible for Specification Sections: Division 21 (Fire Protection Sections)

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D. Plumbing and Mechanical Engineer:

1. Fazal Mahmood

2. Illinois PE-062-047581

3. Responsible for Specification Sections: Division 22, 23 & 25 (Mechanical Sections)

E. Electrical Engineer:

1. Siva Haran

2. Illinois PE-062-048188

3. Responsible for Division 26 & 27 (Electrical Sections) and Division 28 (Security Sections)

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SUMMARY 011000 - 1

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SECTION 011000 – SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Name and Location: Passport Offices and Lobby, 536 S. Clark St., Chicago, IL

B. Project Summary Description:

1. The first floor Work includes the a reconfiguration of a portion of the Clark Street lobby , the security screening area off of the Clark street lobby, as well as a reconfiguration of the CIS lobby and security screening area.

2. The ninth floor Work includes the buildout of the Passport Agency offices. The work includes approximately 26,550 SF of tenant improvements work, including; general interior construction, finishes, mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, BAS, plumbing, fire protection, and life safety, systems construction.

3. The replacement of the existing Air Handling Units (AHU’s), and related equipment, is also included as part of this project.

C. Architect: The term Architect refers to the project designer. The Architect's status relative to the construction will be stated in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to the pre-construction conference.

The project was designed by: EXP US services, Inc., 205 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60601

D. Project Delivery Method: CMc, E. Environmental Consultant: EDI

F. CMa; TBD

G. CxA: TBD

All roles will be delineated in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to or at the pre-construction conference. The Construction Manager is:

H. Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc): [If applicable insert name and contact information for CMc].

1. Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) has been engaged for this Project to serve as Project's constructor. In Divisions 01 through 49 Sections, the term "Construction Manager (CMc)" or "CMc" denotes the Construction Manager as Constructor, and the terms "Construction Manager (CMc)" and "Contractor" are synonymous.

I. The Contracting Officer for the project is: Oana Sandru (312) 353-4001, Email:

oana.sandru@GSA.gov

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1.2 WORK SEQUENCE

A. The work may be conducted in phases in this building: The Work is in an occupied building..

Before work is started, the Contractor shall arrange with the Contracting Officer a sequence of procedure, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment, and use of approaches, corridors, and stairways."

1.3 WORK BY OTHER CONTRACTORS

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

B. Every quarter EPA will require access to the 9th floor mechanical room to check status of their equipment.

1.4 SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. The project includes the following Government furnished property to be installed by the Contractor. The contractor shall advise GSA at least 30 days in advance of when the property should be delivered.

1. TBD

1.5 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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

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

Work out of alignment where exposed by removal of existing work shall be called to the attention of GSA. Necessary corrective work shall be as directed.

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

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

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

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

C. Existing structures will remain in place.

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

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 011400 - WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. The Contractor will review and document the existing conditions surrounding the project premises. Provide documentation to the Government prior to the commencement of any construction activity.

B. During the construction period, the Contractor shall have full use of the designated premises for construction operations, including full use of the indicated work site, limited only by the Government's right to perform work or retain other contractors to perform work on portions of the project.

C. The Contractor shall limit use of the premises to the work in areas indicated, and 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 to 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 weather-tight condition throughout the construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations to the satisfaction of the government. Take precautions to protect the building, its occupants and the public during the construction period. A representative of the Contractor shall be available to arrive on site within one (1) hour of notice should an emergency occur.

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 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. The loading dock is available for the delivery of materials, tools, and supplies between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. , excluding Federal holidays. All after-hours deliveries must be coordinated with the Property Management Office. Large deliveries, or critical deliveries, shall be coordinated with the Property Management Office.

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 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. When not required for powering unloading operations, turn off engines when docked.

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10. Smoking is not permitted in or around the building, see Facilities Management Regulation (FMR) Case 2008-102—3. Also see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 41 CFR Part 102-74.

11. No parking will be available on site during working hours for building occupants. The Contractor and Contractor's employees shall make their own arrangements for vehicle parking off site.

12. Cell Phones: Contractor is to provide company cell phone during this contract. All cell phones to be “on vibrate” at all times. If a telephone begins audibly ringing, the building guards will take the cell phone and hold until the end of the working day prior to the con-tractor leaving the property. Cell phones are only permitted in construction area and contractor’s office space.

13. No apparatus with an open flame is allowed to be used within the facility without the prior receipt of a burn permit. Contact the Field Office to obtain burn permits. Burn permits are required for each separate occurrence.

14. Permits: Refer to FAR 52.236-7

15. The work shall be sequenced to minimize disruption to building occupants, visitors, and maintenance activities. To the greatest extent feasible, demolition work should not take place until supplies are on hand to perform new work.

16. Coordinate with the GSA Building Manager and the COR for site access.

17. Coordinate with the GSA Building Manager and the COR on correct response procedures for any building system alarms occurring during or resulting from the construction process.

18. All building systems outside the immediate construction area shall be kept fully operational during normal working hours.

19. Protect building site from flying debris.

1.2 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY

A. The Government will occupy the existing building during the entire period of construction.

Cooperate with the Government's representatives during construction operations to minimize conflicts, mitigate noise, and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work in a manner that does not interfere with the Government's operations.

B. The Government reserves the right to occupy, place, and install equipment in completed areas of the building prior to Substantial Completion, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. The Government's installation of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

1. Prior to partial Government occupancy, mechanical and electrical systems for the space shall be fully operational, and required inspections and tests shall be successfully completed. Upon occupancy, the Government will operate and maintain mechanical and electrical systems serving the occupied portions of the building.

2. Upon occupancy, the Government will assume responsibility for maintenance and custodial service for the occupied portions of the building.

1.3 WORKING HOURS BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.

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 6:00 AM to 6:00PM.

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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.

D. Contractor's Required Working Hours: The following work shall be performed during Government Unoccupied Hours:

1. Noisy and/or odor-producing work that may disrupt tenant operations in adjacent spaces.

2. Any construction activities that take place in the 101 W. Congress or 536 S. Clark entrances. The building shall be ready to open and receive the public/employees through these entrances by 6 a.m.

E. Work accomplished during Government Unoccupied Hours shall be performed at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor shall submit a proposed schedule and gain the Contracting Officer's approval at least 48 hours before proceeding with any work during Government Unoccupied Hours.

F. Temporary Suspension of Work: The Contractor shall suspend work during the period of [Insert date] and [Insert date]. Contractor shall not be entitled to an adjustment of the Contract price or time of performance as a result of this suspension of work.

G. Any work needing access to the 8th or 10th floors shall be coordinated a week in advance.

Any work requiring long term disruption to tenant operations on these floors shall be coordinated months in advance.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 012100 - ALLOWANCES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The Government is providing the references included in this sub-section for information purposes only and is not intended to provide a comprehensive, all-inclusive list of any and all potentially relevant portions of the Contract Documents. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and General Services Administration Acquisition Regulations (GSAR) contract clauses, and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements governing allowances.

1. Certain items are described in the Contract Documents as allowance items. The purpose of allowance items is to defer selection of actual products and systems to a later date when direction will be provided to the Contractor. [Allowances must be part of the total evaluated price and the award amount. Work with your Contracting Officer during the procurement phase. See Agreement section 2b and pricing sheet.] The Contracting Officer will issue Modifications to incorporate allowance items in the Work after actual products and systems have been determined.

B. Types of allowance items may include the following :

1. Lump-sum allowance items.

2. Unit-price allowance items.

3. Quantity allowance items.

1.3 SELECTION AND PURCHASE [COORDINATE WITH SCHEDULE SPECIFICATIONS AND

EDIT AS NEEDED FOR YOUR SPECIFIC PROJECT REQUIREMENTS.]

A. At the earliest practical date after award of the Contract, advise the contracting officer of the date when final selection and purchase of each product or system described by an allowance item must be completed to avoid delaying the Work. Allowances must be included in all schedule submissions

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Submit proposals for products or systems described by allowance items in the form specified for Change Orders.

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1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Submit copies of invoices or delivery slips to show actual quantities of materials delivered to the site for use in fulfillment of each unit-price and quantity allowance item.

B. Coordinate and process submittals for allowance items in same manner as for other portions of the Work.

1.6 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate allowance items with other portions of the Work. Furnish templates as required to coordinate installation.

B. Modifications based on an allowance item shall include cost to Contractor of specific products and systems selected by the contracting officer under allowance and shall include taxes, freight, delivery to Project site, Contractor's costs for receiving and handling at Project site, labor, installation, overhead, and profit.

1. If requested by the contracting officer, purchase additional quantities under unit-price or quantity allowances and prepare unused material for storage by Contracting officer.

Deliver unused material to Contracting officer's storage space as directed.

1.7 ADJUSTMENT OF ALLOWANCE ITEMS

A. Modifications to an allowance item shall comply with the changes clauses and any other contract modifications procedures found in the Contract Documents.

B. Contracting officer reserves the right to establish the quantity of work-in-place by independent quantity survey, measure, or count.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine products covered by an allowance item promptly on delivery for damage or defects.

Return damaged or defective products to manufacturer for replacement.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Coordinate materials and their installation for each allowance item with related materials and installations to ensure that each allowance item is completely integrated and interfaced with related work.

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3.3 SCHEDULE OF ALLOWANCE ITEMS [ADD MORE IF NEEDED. BE SPECIFIC AND

QUANTIFIABLE. COORDINATE WITH CONTRACTING OFFICER ANY TIME ELEMENT AS

HOW LONG THE ALLOWANCES ARE VALID DURING THE CONTRACT PERIOD.

COORDINATE WITH SOLICITATION.]

A. Allowance Item No. 01: Unit-Price [Coordinate with 012700 Unit Prices] Allowance: [Be specific and quantifiable. Define here.]

B. Allowance Item No. 02: Lump Sum Allowance (not to exceed): [Team must carefully define the scope of this allowance. Check with your Contracting Officer to see if lump sum pricing is still permitted.]

C. Allowance Item No. 03: Quantity Allowance: [Be specific and quantifiable. Define here.]

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SECTION 012300 - ALTERNATES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

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

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

1.2 PROCEDURES

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

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES Alternate No. 1: CIS Lobby Modifications (101 W. Congress Blvd.) . A portion of the first floor 101 W. Congress lobby and the existing security screening area will be reconfigured to create additional queuing space required for the new Passport Agency offices. Work includes the reconfiguration of the Security screening equipment for lane 3, reconfiguration and modifications to the existing security desk, creation of a new opening in the wall between the 536 security screening area and the 101 lobby, installation of a transparent security glass partition wall to separate passport queuing from CIS, new lighting, refreshed finishes, an automatic smoke door tied to fire alarm panel(same smoke door as option No. 2), and related construction. Refer to Drawing A-201E, “Alternate No. 1: CIS Lobby Modifications”

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SECTION 012400 – OPTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. “Option” means a unilateral right in a contract by which, for a specified time, the Government may elect to purchase additional scope of work, products, materials, equipment, systems or installation methods described in the Contract Documents.

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

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF OPTIONS

A. Option No. 1: 9th Floor Office for Passport Office Buildout. Work includes the tenant improvements and complete gut and build out of approximately 26,550 square feet of the 9th floor, mainly on the eastern and southern sides of the building. Work includes; selective demolition; general construction; interior finishes; doors & hardware; miscellaneous construction ; electrical; mechanical; plumbing; fire suppression; fire alarm, telecom and security systems as specified in Divisions 1 through 28 of the Project specifications, and as indicated on the Construction Drawings .

B. Option No. 2: 536 Ground Floor Lobby. A portion of the first floor 536 S. Clark Street lobby and the existing security screening area off of the Clark Street lobby are slated for reconfiguration into a new security screening area to accommodate the increase throughput which will be required for the new Passport Agency offices. Work includes the reconfiguration of the Security Lobby to provide 2 screening lanes with two scanners and two magnetometers, new lighting, finishes, a translucent feature wall, an automatic smoke door tied to fire alarm panel, and related construction.

Option No. 3: Replacement of (4) existing AHU(s). This option is for the replacement of all 4 Air Handling Units (AHU’s) on the 9th floor serving the entire 9th floor. Work includes the demolition and removal of the existing AHUs, work], specified in Divisions 230513 Common Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment, 233413 Axial HVAC Fans, 237313 Modular Indoor Central Station Air-Handling Units, 260500 General Requirements and Common Work Results for Electrical, 260519 Low Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables, 260526 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems, 260529 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems, SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED (SBU)

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260533 Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems, 260544 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Electrical Raceways and Cabling, 260553 Identification for Electrical Systems, and section 262813 Fuses, and as indicated on the Mechanical drawings , A. Alternate No. 1: CIS Lobby Modifications (101 W. Congress Blvd.) . A portion of the first floor 101 W. Congress lobby and the existing security screening area will be reconfigured to create additional queuing space required for the new Passport Agency offices. Work includes the reconfiguration of the Security screening equipment for lane 3, reconfiguration and modifications to the existing security desk, creation of a new opening in the wall between the 536 security screening area and the 101 lobby, installation of a transparent security glass partition wall to separate passport queuing from CIS, new lighting, refreshed finishes, an automatic smoke door tied to fire alarm panel(same smoke door as option No. 2), and related construction. Refer to Drawing A-201E, “Alternate No. 1: CIS Lobby Modifications”

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SECTION 012500 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The Government is providing the references included in this sub-section for information purposes only and is not intended to provide a comprehensive, all-inclusive list of any and all potentially relevant portions of the Contract Documents. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for substitutions.

B. Related Sections:

1. Division012100 Section "Allowances" for products selected under an allowance.

2. Division012300Section "Alternates" for products selected under an alternate.

3. Division 012400 Section “Options” for products selected under an option.

4. Division016000 Section "Product Requirements" for requirements for submitting comparable product submittals for products by listed manufacturers.

5. Divisions02 through 49 Sections for specific requirements and limitations for substitutions.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Substitutions: Proposed changes to the Contract Documents by the Contractor for products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction.

1. Substitutions for Cause: Changes proposed by Contractor that are required due to changed Project conditions, such as unavailability of product, regulatory changes, or unavailability of required warranty terms

2. Substitutions for Convenience: Changes proposed by Contractor or Owner that are not required in order to meet other Project requirements but may offer advantage to Contractor or Owner

1.4 SUBMITTALS FOR CAUSE OR CONVENIENCE:

A. Substitution Requests: Per Submittal Procedures Section 013300 submit electronic copies through ePM of each request for consideration. Identify product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification Section number and title and Drawing numbers and titles.

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1. Substitution Request Form: [Coordinate with ePM.] [Region shall insert form].

2. Documentation: Show compliance with requirements for substitutions and the following, as applicable:

a. Coordination information, including a list of changes or modifications needed to other parts of the Work and to construction performed by the Government and separate contractors that will be necessary to accommodate proposed substitution.

b. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitution with those of the Work specified. Include annotated copy of applicable specification section.

Significant qualities may include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, sustainable design characteristics, energy and resource performance goals, warranties, and specific features and requirements indicated.

Indicate deviations, if any, from the Work specified.

c. Product Data, including drawings and descriptions of products and fabrication and installation procedures.

d. Samples, where applicable or requested.

e. Certificates and qualification data, where applicable or requested.

f. List of similar installations for completed projects with project name, location and contact information of owner and architect/engineer of record.

g. Material test reports from a qualified testing agency indicating and interpreting test results for compliance with requirements indicated.

h. Research reports evidencing compliance with building code in effect for project, when applicable for the proposed substitution.

i. Detailed comparison of Contractor's construction schedule using proposed substitution with products specified for the Work. If specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within the Contract Time, include letter from manufacturer, on manufacturer's letterhead, stating date of receipt of purchase order, lack of availability, or delays in delivery. Provide a schedule fragnet with a time impact analysis to allow the Government to consider the proposed substitution.

j. Cost information, including a proposal of change, if any, in the Contract Sum.

k. Proposed substitution complies with requirements in the Contract Documents except as indicated in substitution request, is compatible with related materials, and is appropriate for applications indicated.

l. The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to provide a contractor's waiver of rights to additional payment or time that may subsequently become necessary because of failure of proposed substitution to produce indicated results.

3. The Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (CO) or (COR) Action: If necessary, the Contracting Officer or COR will request additional information or documentation for evaluation. The Contractor shall be entitled to receive notice of action on submittals within a reasonable time, given the volume or complexity of the submittals and the criticality of the affected activities to Substantial Completion as may be indicated in the Project Schedule. The Contractor shall not be entitled to receive notice of action on submittals containing variations from Contract requirements in less than twenty working days.

4. Failure by the government to respond does not constitute acceptance of the proposed substitution.

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1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Compatibility of Substitutions: Investigate and document compatibility of proposed substitution with related products and materials. Engage qualified testing agency to perform compatibility tests recommended by manufacturers.

1.6 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Modify or adjust affected work as necessary to integrate work of the approved substitutions.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Substitutions for Cause: Submit requests for substitution immediately upon discovery of need for change, but not later than 15 days prior to time required for preparation and review of related submittals.

1. Conditions: The Contracting Officer (CO) will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, the Contracting Officer (CO) will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

a. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.

b. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

c. If requested substitution involves schedule impact Contractor has identified time impact and a mitigation plan. .

d. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of authorities having jurisdiction.

e. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.

f. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work.

g. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

h. If requested substitution involves more than one contractor, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all contractors involved.

B. Substitutions for Convenience: The Contracting Officer (CO) will consider requests for substitution if received within 30 days after the Notice of Award. Requests received after that time may be considered or rejected at discretion of the Contracting Officer (CO) or the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

1. Conditions: The Contracting Officer will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied.

a. Requested substitution offers the Government a substantial advantage in cost, time, energy conservation, or other considerations, after deducting additional obligations the Government incurs..

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b. Requested substitution does not require extensive revisions to the Contract Documents.

c. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.

d. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

e. If requested substitution involves schedule impact Contractor has identified time impact and a mitigation plan.

f. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of authorities having jurisdiction.

g. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.

h. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work.

i. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

j. If requested substitution involves more than one contractor, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all contractors involved.

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SECTION 012700 - UNIT PRICES

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. Unit price is defined in the Agreement.

1.2 PROCEDURES: LINE ITEM QUANTITY AND UNIT PRICING SHALL BE REVIEWED FOR

ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS RELATIVE TO APPLICABLE WORK SCOPE AND

SPECIFICATIONS.

A. Measurement: Method of measurement for each unit price is specified in the section applicable to the work.

B. Verification: The Government reserves the right to reject the Contractor's measurement of work in place that involves use of an established unit price, and to have this work measured at the Government's expense by an independent surveyor.

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3.1 UNIT PRICE ITEM SCHEDULE [PM, A/E: ENSURE A WELL DEFINED SCOPE FOR EACH

UNIT PRICE ITEM. QUANTITIES MUST BE PROVIDED FOR PRICING PURPOSES.

COORDINATE WITH RFP PRICING SHEET.]

A. Unit Price Item No. 1: [Insert unit price item].

1. Description: [Insert unit price item description—be specific and measurable and coordinate with agreement] according to Division [Insert Division number] Section [Insert Section title].

2. Measurement: [Insert unit of measurement] of [Insert materials or service to be measured].

3. Base Bid Quantity included in the Contract Documents: [Insert Base Bid Quantity].

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SECTION 012900 - PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and to process Requests for Payment.

1.2 DEFINITIONS [EDIT TO REFLECT THE SIZE OF YOUR PROJECT.]

A. Schedule of Values: A detailed written statement (masterformat/uniformat) furnished by the Contractor outlining the portions of the contract sum, which allocates values (price & percentage) for the various parts of the work and used as the basis for payment application and reviewing progress payments. The Agreement provides further details.

B. Request for Payment: A contractor’s invoice and request for progress payment with substantiating information consistent with approved schedule of values.

1.3 SCHEDULE OF VALUES [EDIT ACCORDINGLY BASED ON YOUR DELIVERY METHOD

(DESIGN/BUILD, CMC, ETC.)]

1. Coordination: Submit completed Schedule of Values no later than [14] calendar days prior to scheduled date of initial Requests for Payment. What about cost loaded schedules?

2. Schedules for Phased Work: Where the work is separated into phases, provide Schedules showing values correlated with each phase using the standard format referenced below.

B. Format and Content: Contractor shall be responsible to complete the GSA Schedule of Values Workbook and compile the values into electronic Project Management (ePM) System. Contractor will enter values into workbook prior to ePM input and provide associated electronic baseline copy to contracting officer for record. Contractor will follow guidelines in the Schedule of Values workbook to support ePM upload.

1. Identification: Complete the following Project Identification fields in the Schedule of Values:

a. Project Name

b. Project Number

c. Project Location, City, State

d. Base Contract Number

e. Task Order Number

f. Modification Number

g. GSA Project Manager

h. Contractor's Name and contact information

i. Date of submittal

2. [Work with Acquisition and coordinate with Schedule of Values Template—To be used to populate a national historical cost database.] Provide a breakdown

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a. Work activity – (by division or specific work activity)

b. Dollar value of each specific work activity – both with an amount in dollars and whole cents, and as a percentage of the Contract Sum to nearest one-hundredth percent. Adjust the amounts to total to the Contract Sum and the percentages to total 100 percent.

c. Each item in the schedule of values and Requests for Payment shall be complete. Include total cost and proportionate share of general overhead and profit for each item. (i.e. no stand alone item for Overhead, and Profit)

d. Modifications that affect value.

e. Update affected work branches and subordinate line items and

f. resubmit the schedule of values before the next Request for Payment when

Modifications result in a change in the Contract Sum

g. Line item for mobilization and de-mobilization

h. Line item for close out (% to be negotiated with GSA COR)

3. Options: Provide a separate Schedule of Values for each exercised Option.

4. Each item in the Schedule of Values and Requests for Payment shall be complete.

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 schedule of values or distributed as general overhead expense, at the government's option.

5. Revise and update workbook in ePM with all items affecting scope, schedule or cost and resubmit within 14 calendar days as coordinated with project manager or contracting officer. Contractor shall provide a final as-built schedule at project completion. Update affected work branches and subordinate line items and resubmit the schedule of values before the next Request for Payment when Modifications result in a change in the Contract Sum

1.4 REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT

A. Requirements for Requests for Payment are in Section III, Terms and Conditions of the Agreement.

B. Each Request for Payment following the initial Request for Payment shall be consistent with previous Requests.

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

C. Payment Request Times: Submit Request for Payment to GSA by the [Insert day] of the month. The period covered by each Request for Payment is one month, ending on the [last day of the month] [Insert specific day of the month].

1. [Teams: Edit this to your current process of either paper submission or through ePM.] Submit one paper draft copy (aka pencil copy) of Request for Payment to the CO or enter in ePM along with construction progress report [seven] [Insert number] days prior to due date for review by GSA. Provide documentation evidencing the cost of work performed to be included in the Request for Payment.

Resolve questions resulting from GSA review of draft Request for Payment and construction progress report prior to submitting Request for Payment.

D. Request Preparation: All payments must be executed by a person authorized to legally bind the Contractor.

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

2. Include amounts for work completed following effective date of previous Request for Payment, whether or not payment has been received. Include only amounts for work completed as of effective date of current Request for Payment.

3. Include amounts of Modifications issued before last day of construction period covered by Request.

E. Stored Materials: Differentiate between items stored on-site and items stored off-site.

1. Provide certificate of insurance, 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.

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

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

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

c. Value of materials stored since effective date of previous Request for Payment and remaining stored as of effective date of current Request for Payment.

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