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PROJECT MANUAL

Minton – Capehart Federal Building 575 N. Pennsylvania Street

Indianapolis, IN 46204

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

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FLOOR FIELD OFFICE RENOVATION

PHASES 1, 2, 3 & 4

100% FINAL SUBMISSION

PROJECT NUMBER: IN01331124678

GSA: PBS REGION 5

Contract No. GS-05P-11-SC-C0069

Delivery Order No. GS-P-05-12-SC-0069

Building No. IN0133ZZ

PCN No. PJE01031

Work Order No. 003

22 June 2015

U.S. General Services Administration – Great Lakes Region

Customer Projects Service Center/Technical Services Branch

230 So. Dearborn Street – Suite 300

Chicago, IL 60604

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (GSA SPECIFICATIONS)

01 10 00 SUMMARY

01 21 00 ALLOWANCES

01 25 00 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

01 29 00 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

01 32 00 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

01 32 33 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 25 FIRE PREVENTION & PROTECTION IN CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION

AND DEMOLITION PROJECTS

01 35 26 SAFETY AND HEALTH

01 35 53 SECURITY REGULATIONS

01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

01 50 00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 60 00 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

01 73 00 EXECUTION

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

01 77 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

01 78 39 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

01 79 00 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

01 81 13.16 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS – LEED FOR COMMERCIAL

INTERIORS

01 91 13 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 2 EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 19 SELECTIVE STRUCTURE DEMOLITION

DIVISION 3 CONCRETE

03 54 13 GYPSUM CEMENT UNDERLAYMENT

DIVISION 5 METALS

05 12 00 MISCELLANEOUS STEEL FRAMING

05 52 13 METAL RAILINGS

DIVISION 6 WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 41 16 PLASTIC LAMINATE CLAD ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS

DIVISION 8 OPENINGS

08 11 13 HOLLOW METAL FRAMES

08 14 16 FLUSH WOOD DOORS

08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE

08 80 00 GLAZING

DIVISION 9 FINISHES

09 22 16 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD

09 51 13 ACOUSTICAL PANEL CEILINGS

09 65 13 RESILIENT BASE & ACCESSORIES

09 65 19 RESILIENT TILE FLOORING

09 68 13 TILE CARPETING

09 69 13 RIGID GRID ACCESS FLOORING

09 91 23 INTERIOR PAINTING

DIVISION 10 SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 SIGNAGE

10 26 00 WALL PROTECTION

10 71 20 INTERIOR OVERHEAD COILING SHUTTERS

DIVISION 12 FURNISHINGS

12 21 13 HORIZONTAL LOUVER BLINDS

DIVISION 20 BASIC MECHANICAL

20 00 10 BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

20 00 30 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

20 00 42 TESTING AND PROOF OF PERFORMANCE

20 00 50 BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

20 01 00 VALVES

20 01 40 SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS

20 01 90 MECHANICAL IDENTIFICATION

20 02 50 MECHANICAL INSULATION

DIVISION 21 FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM

DIVISION 23 HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 21 13 HYDRONIC PIPING

23 21 14 HYDRONIC SPECIALTIES

23 31 13 DUCTWORK

23 33 00 DUCTWORK ACCESSORIES

23 36 00 VARIABLE VOLUME TERMINAL UNITS

23 37 13 DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS, AND GRILLES

DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

26 05 01 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION FOR REMODELING

26 05 19 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

26 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 30 CONDUITS

26 05 34 BOXES

26 09 24 LIGHTING CONTROLS – OCCUPANCY SENSORS

26 27 26 WIRING DEVICES

26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 28 ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY (GSA SPECIFICATION)

28 05 00 BASIC ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

28 05 13 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY

28 31 04 FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM MODIFICATION

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SECTION 01 10 00 – SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

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:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Phased construction.

4. Work under separate contracts.

5. Access to site.

6. Coordination with occupants.

7. Work restrictions.

8. Specification and drawing conventions.

1.3 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification:

1. Project Name: Barrier Wall Construction, Social Security Administration

2. Project Number: PCN IN01331124678

3. Project Region: Great Lakes Region 5

4. Building/Facility Name: Minton-Capehart Federal Building

5. Building/Facility Number: IN013311

6. Contract Number: GS05P11SC0069

7. Work Order Number: 003

8. Order Number: GS-P-05-12-SC-0069

9. Building/Facility Address:

a. Minton-Capehart Federal Building

575 North Pennsylvania Street, Room 685

Indianapolis, IN 46204

B. Owner: The United States of America, as represented by the U.S. General Services

Administration (GSA), Region 5, Public Buildings Service (PBS), 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 CO for this Project is:

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Rhonda Booker GSA Public Buildings Service

Great Lakes Region

U.S. General Services Administration

PMSC S. Illinois/Indiana Service Center

Howard M. Metzenbaum US Courthouse

201 Superior Avenue, Ste 450

Cleveland, OH 44114-1248 216-522-4875

2. Project Manager:

Sean McDuffee GSA Public Buildings Service

Great Lakes Region

U.S. General Services Administration

PMSC S. Illinois/Indiana Service Center

Bean Federal Center Field Office

8899 E. 56 th Street Column 123B

Indianapolis, IN 46249

317-510-2801

3. Building Manager: The Building Manager will be responsible for the administration, operation, and maintenance of the building during construction.

The Building Manager is:

Cindy Alchin Minton-Capehart Federal Building

575 North Pennsylvania Street, Suite 120

Indianapolis, IN 46204-0000

317-226-5260

a. The Contracting Officer will delineate the status of the Building Manager relative to the Project prior to the preconstruction conference.

4. Tenant Representative: The Tenant Representative is listed for reference only, and the Owner intends all communication with the Tenant except emergencies be conducted through the Project Manager/OCR.

Michael Gray District Manager

Social Security Administration

575 N. Pennsylvania Street, RM 685

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Alternative Tenant Representative: Christopher Maher

(Same location and number)

C. Architect: The design professional retained by the Owner to provide architect-engineer services, as defined by State law, with respect to the Contract. References in the Contract to architect, architect-engineer, engineer, design professional in responsible charge, or similar terms shall be understood to mean Architect as defined in this Paragraph. The Architectural Firm / Architect for this Project is:

Brenner Design Incorporated

620 N. Delaware St.

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Attn: David C. Young, AIA

317-262-1220

D. Onsite Construction Representative (OCR): An Onsite Construction Representative

(OCR) 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 OCR. In Divisions

01 through 49 Sections, the term Onsite Construction Representative (OCR) or

"OCR" denotes the Owner’s Onsite Construction Representative. For this Project, the

OCR is:

Sean McDuffee GSA Public Buildings Service

Great Lakes Region

U.S. General Services Administration

PMSC S. Illinois/Indiana Service Center

Bean Federal Center Field Office

8899 E. 56 th Street Column 123B

Indianapolis, IN 46249

317-510-2801

1.4 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

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

1. Description of work.

a. Renovation of the public and secure non-public office areas of the existing

Social Security Field Office including new partition construction, new finishes, related mechanical, electrical, data and security outlets as required for the renovated spaces to function in their intended use. The Scope of Work area excludes part of the existing office space that will not be renovated as indicated on the Drawings as “Released Space.”

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b. Contractor shall include all labor costs for coordination of electrical and data contractors during all periods of de-install and re-install of light fixtures, electrical lines/outlets and data lines/outlets, including both temporary relocations and permanent facilities including coordination with Owner’s systems furniture installer. A schedule for systems furniture installation will be provided by the Owner.

c. Phase 1 consists of building out a storage room and space for temporary relocation of existing Interview Workstations including directly related electrical, data and fire alarm systems to maintain not less than 5 (five) interview workstations at all times during the construction process. The electrical and data systems for this temporary Interview area will be relocated to their final locations as part of the Phase 2 Work.

d. Phase 2 consists of new partitions, relocation of existing mechanical, electrical, data and fire alarm outlets that comprise the final new public

Reception Stations and Interview Workstation area, including selected new light fixtures connected to existing circuits in the Tenant panels. Also included is the installation of electrical and data service to the workstations terminated in an electrical box above the ceiling suitable for installation of power poles to the new office workstations by others.

e. Phase 3 consists of new finishes in a portion of the renovation area including installation of electrical and data service to the workstations terminated in an electrical box above the ceiling suitable for installation of power poles to the new office workstations by others. All systems furniture and equipment will be provided and installed by others unless noted otherwise on the Contract

Documents.

f. Phase 4

1.5 PHASED CONSTRUCTION

A. The Construction Documents for Phases 1, 2,3 and 4 will be issued at the same time.

The construction shall be phased in accordance with the Phasing Plan in the Contract

Documents of such that not less than 49 (forty nine) employee workstations will be maintained throughout the construction period. The work shall not begin until the

Owner provides all approvals and acceptance of the final Contractor’s phasing plan for the Work.

1.6 WORK UNDER SEPARATE CONTRACTS

A. General: Cooperate fully with separate contractors and the Owner’s systems furniture dealer/installer so work on those contracts may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract or other contracts. Coordinate the Work of this Contract with work performed under separate contracts. The

Owner’s systems furniture installer is responsible for removal and relocation of existing systems furniture and for installation of new systems furniture as indicated

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on the Drawings and coordinated with Contractor’s approved Project Schedule and

Phasing Plan.

B. Concurrent Work: Owner may award separate contract(s) for systems furniture installation. Those operations may be conducted simultaneously with work under this

Contract.

1.7 ACCESS TO SITE

A. 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.

B. Use of Site: Limit use of Project site to work in areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of Project site or building areas beyond the areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Depending upon availability, a limited amount of space on the premises may 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 Building Manager.

2. Use of the existing freight elevator and loading dock facilities will be shared with

Government activities on a pre-scheduled basis coordinated with the Building

Manager. The existing passenger elevators shall not be used for any construction purpose.

3. 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 and construction waste removal to minimize use of driveways and entrances by construction operations.

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

c. Contractor shall provide all protection required to maintain the condition of the building shell and building finishes throughout the construction period, and shall repair or replace all materials damaged by construction as determined by the Building Manager at no additional cost to the Owner.

4. Parking may be available to the Contractor during unoccupied hours (see Section

1.9.C) in the parking garage. Coordinate and obtain permission for same with

Building Manager/office. No parking, however, will be available on site during occupied hours of the building (See Section 1.9.B). The Contractor and

Contractor's employees shall make their own arrangements for vehicle parking off site during occupied hours.

C. Condition of Existing Building: Maintain portions of existing building affected by construction operations in a weathertight condition throughout construction period.

Repair or replace all damage caused by construction operations as determined by the

Building Manager.

1.8 COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS / TENANTS

A. Full Owner Occupancy: Owner will occupy site and existing building / premises 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 or Building Tenant’s day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits unless otherwise indicated. Provide safety barricades as required to restrict access to construction areas to construction personnel and Owner’s representatives.

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 72 hours in advance of activities that will affect

Owner's operations.

3. Protect physical environment of tenant occupied areas during construction operations.

B. Owner Access to Completed Areas of Construction: Owner reserves the right to occupy place and portions of the Work, prior to Substantial Completion of the Work.

Such occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

1.9 WORK RESTRICTIONS

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

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

B. Owner occupied Work Hours: 7:30 AM until 5:30 PM, except as otherwise indicated.

1. Weekend Hours: Friday 5:30 PM through Monday 7:30 PM and only as approved in advance by the Building Manager.

2. Hours for Utility Shutdowns: Only during non working hours and as approved in advance by the Building Manager.

3. Hours for Core Drilling or other noisy activity: Only during non working hours and as approved in advance by the Building Manager.

C. Contractor's Required Work during Unoccupied Hours (5:30 PM to 7:30 AM) shall be at no additional expense to the Owner.

D. Periods of Prohibited or Restricted Work: Following are time periods during which the Contractor shall not perform construction work. These restrictions are as follows:

1. 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:

1. Notify Owner’s Representative and Building Manager not less than 72 hours in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Obtain Building Manager's written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions.

3. Noise, Vibration, and Odors: Coordinate operations that may result in high levels of noise and vibration, odors, or other disruption to Owner/Tenant occupancy with Owner.

4. Notify Owner’s Representative and Building Manager not less than 72 hours in advance of proposed disruptive operations.

5. Obtain Building Manager’s written permission before proceeding with disruptive operations.

6. Nonsmoking Building: Smoking is not permitted within the building or within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

7. Controlled Substances: Use of tobacco products and other controlled substances within the existing building and on the Project site is not permitted.

1.10 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.

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 Specification 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.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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ALLOWANCES 01 21 00

SECTION 01 21 00 - ALLOWANCES

PART 1 - GENERAL

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 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. Allowance items are not included in the initial Contract Sum. 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 include the following:

1. Unit-price allowance items.

1.3 SELECTION AND PURCHASE

A. At the earliest practical date after award of the Contract, advice the Owner 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.

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

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

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 allowance item.

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

1.6 COORDINATION

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

1.7 UNIT-PRICE ALLOWANCE ITEMS

A. Modifications based on an allowance item shall include cost to Contractor of specific products and systems selected by Owner 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.

1.8 ADJUSTMENT OF ALLOWANCE ITEMS

A. Submit substantiation of a change in scope of work, if any, claimed in Proposal related to unit price or quantity allowance items.

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

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.

3.3 SCHEDULE OF ALLOWANCE ITEMS

A. None.

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SECTION 01 25 00 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for substitutions.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Substitutions: Contractor-proposed and Owner-approved changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those required by the

Contract.

B. The following are not considered to be requests for substitutions:

1. Substitutions requested during the bidding period and accepted by Addendum prior to award of the Contract.

2. Revisions to the Contract Documents directed by the Owner.

3. Specified options for products and construction methods included in the Contract

Documents.

4. The Contractor's determination of and compliance with governing regulations and orders issued by governing authorities.

5. Value Engineering change proposals.

1.4 SUBSTITUTION REQUEST PROCEDURES

A. Substitution Requests: Submit PDF electronic file 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.

1. Substitution Request Form: Use CSI Form 13.1A or Owner approved format.

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

a. Statement indicating why specified product or fabrication or installation cannot be provided, if applicable.

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

c. 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, warranties, and specific features and requirements indicated.

Indicate deviations from the Work specified.

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

e. Samples, where applicable or requested.

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

g. List of similar installations for completed projects with project names and addresses and names and addresses of architects and owners.

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

i. Detailed explanation of how the Contractor's schedule would be affected if the Owner accepts the proposed substitution, including effect on the overall

Contract Time. If specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within the Contract Time, include letters from source companies contacted, on source companies' letterhead, stating date of receipt of purchase order request and lack of availability, or delays in delivery.

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

Sum.

k. Contractor's certification that 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. 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.

B. Owner's Action: If necessary, the Owner will request additional information or documentation for evaluation. Owner will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution.

1. Forms of Acceptance: Formal Change Order / Modification of Contract.

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: Submit requests for substitution immediately upon discovery of need for change but not later than 45 days prior to time required for preparation and review of related submittals.

B. Conditions: Owner will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Owner will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

1. Requested substitution has no adverse effect on Owner's interests or offers

Owner a substantial advantage in quality, cost, time, energy conservation, or other considerations, after deducting additional responsibilities Owner must assume. Owner's additional responsibilities may include compensation for redesign and evaluation services, increased cost of other construction by Owner, and similar considerations.

2. Requested substitution does not require extensive revisions to the Contract

Documents, or circumstances justify the need for such revisions.

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

4. Requested substitution provides sustainable design characteristics that specified product did not provide for achieving LEED prerequisites and credits.

5. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

6. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule, or other circumstances justify such adverse effect.

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

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

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

10. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

11. 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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PAYMENT PROCEDURES 01 29 00

SECTION 01 29 00 - PAYMENT PROCEDURES

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

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 1 Section "Unit Prices" for administrative requirements governing use of unit prices.

2. Division 1 Section "Construction Progress Documentation" for administrative requirements governing preparation and submittal of Contractor's Construction

Schedule and Submittals Schedule.

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.

B. Application for Payment: Contractor invoice and request for progress payment, with substantiating information consistent with approved schedule of values.

1.4 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation of the schedule of values with preparation of

Contractor's construction schedule. Cost-loaded Critical Path Method schedule may serve to satisfy requirements for the schedule of values.

1. Coordinate work branches and subordinate 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.

b. Construction progress report forms.

c. Submittal schedule.

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

2. Submit the schedule of values to OCR at earliest possible date but no later than

14 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 correlated with each phase of payment.

a. Unless otherwise indicated in the Contract Documents, the identification of separate phases of the Work does not constitute a requirement for separate

Owner acceptance and issuance of final payment for each identified separate phase.

B. Format and Content: Use the work breakdown structure from the CPM schedule or the Project Manual Table of Contents as a guide to establish work branches for the schedule of values. Provide at least one work branch for each Specification Section.

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

a. Project Name and location

b. GSA Contract Number

c. Project Region: Region 5

d. Building/Facility Name

e. Project Control Number

f. Contractor's name and contact information.

g. Date of submittal

2. Using AIA Document G703 Continuation Sheet (or approved equal by Owner), arrange the schedule of values in tabular form with separate columns to indicate the following for each work branch and subordinate line item listed:

a. Related Specification Section

b. Description of the Work

c. Modifications that affect value

d. Dollar value of the following, as 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

1) Labor

2) Materials

3. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of Applications for Payment and progress reports. Provide multiple subordinate line items for work branches with values in excess of five percent of the Contract Sum.

a. Include separate work branch for sustainable design documentation and other

Project closeout requirements in an amount totaling five percent of the

Contract Sum and subcontract amount.

4. Round amounts to nearest whole dollar; total shall equal the Contract sum.

5. Provide a separate line item in the schedule of values for each work branch 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.

6. 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 schedule of values or distributed as general overhead expense, at Contractor's option.

7. Schedule Updating: Update affected work branches and subordinate line items and resubmit the schedule of values before the next Application for Payment when Modifications result in a change in the Contract Sum.

1.5 APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT

A. Requirements for Applications for Payment are governed by the FAR contract clauses included in this Contract.

1. The Contracting Officer will delineate the requirements for Applications for

B. Each Application for Payment following the initial Application for Payment shall be consistent with previous applications and payments as certified by Architect and

OCR 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.

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

1. Submit draft copy of Application for Payment along with construction progress report seven days prior to due date for review by Owner. Provide documentation evidencing the cost of work performed to be included in the Application for

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

D. Application for Payment Forms: Use form acceptable to Owner as form for

Applications for Payment.

1. Itemize total value of Contract and value of completed work and stored materials as of effective date of previous Application for Payment for each work branch and subordinate line item included in the latest approved schedule of values. For work performed after effective date of previous Application for Payment and on or before effective date of current Application for Payment, also itemize value of materials, labor, and equipment and value of materials stored on-site and off-site for each work branch and subordinate line item included in the current

Application for Payment.

2. Submit completed GSA Forms 184, 184a, and 184b Construction Progress

Report as attachment to each Application for Payment.

3. Include project information items identified in FAR with each Application for

Payment, unless such information is available from the Central Contractor

Registration (CCR) database.

E. Application Preparation: Complete every entry on form. Notarize and execute by a person authorized to sign legal documents on behalf of Contractor. OCR 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.

2. Include amounts for work completed following effective date of previous

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

Payment.

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

F. Stored Materials: On an item-by-item, case-by-case basis, if allowed by the

Contracting Officer, include in Application for Payment amounts applied for materials or equipment purchased or fabricated and stored but not yet installed.

Differentiate between items stored onsite 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 effective date of previous Application for Payment.

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

Application for Payment.

c. Value of materials stored since effective date of previous Application for

Payment and remaining stored as of effective date of current Application for

G. Transmittal: After approval of the “pencil” draft application for payment, submit three signed and notarized original copies of each Application for Payment to OCR, by a method ensuring receipt within 24 hours. Each copy shall include related attachments as required.

1. Transmit each copy with a transmittal form listing attachments and recording appropriate information about application.

H. Waivers of Mechanic's Lien: With each Application for Payment, submit waivers of mechanic's lien from every entity who is lawfully entitled to file a mechanic's lien arising out of the Contract and related to the Work covered by the payment.

1. Submit partial waivers on each item for amount requested in previous application, after deduction for retainage, on each item.

2. When an application shows completion of an item, submit final or full waivers.

3. Owner reserves the right to designate which entities involved in the Work must submit waivers.

4. Waiver Forms: Submit waivers of lien on forms, executed in a manner acceptable to Owner.

I. Initial Application for Payment: Administrative actions and submittals that must precede or coincide with submittal of first Application for Payment after Notice to

Proceed include the following:

1. List of subcontractors.

2. Schedule of values.

3. Contractor's construction schedule (startup if not final).

4. Products list (preliminary if not final).

5. Sustainable design submittal for project materials cost data.

6. Sustainable design action plans.

7. Schedule of unit prices.

8. Submittal schedule (preliminary if not final).

9. List of Contractor's staff assignments.

10. List of Contractor's principal consultants.

11. Copies of authorizations and licenses from authorities having jurisdiction for performance of the Work.

12. Initial progress report.

13. Report of preconstruction conference.

14. Certificates of insurance and insurance policies.

15. Performance and payment bonds, including evidence of full payment to surety.

16. Data needed to acquire Owner's insurance.

J. Application for Payment at Substantial Completion: After Owner issues the

Certificate of Substantial Completion, submit an Application for Payment showing

100 percent completion for portion of the Work claimed as substantially complete.

1. Include documentation supporting claim that the Work is substantially complete and a statement showing an accounting of changes to the Contract Sum.

2. This application shall reflect Certificates of Substantial Completion issued previously for Owner occupancy of designated portions of the Work.

K. Final Payment Application: After completing Project closeout requirements, submit final Application for Payment with release(s) of claims and supporting documentation not previously submitted and accepted, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Evidence of completion of Project closeout requirements.

2. Insurance certificates for products and completed operations where required and proof that taxes, fees, and similar obligations were paid.

3. Updated final statement, accounting for final changes to the Contract Sum.

4. Final meter readings for utilities, a measured record of stored fuel, and similar data as of date of Substantial Completion or when Owner took possession of and assumed responsibility for corresponding elements of the Work.

5. Final liquidated damages settlement statement.

END OF SECTION 01 29 00

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION 01 31 00

SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

A. Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project including, but not limited to, the following:

1. General coordination procedures.

2. Coordination drawings.

3. Requests for Information (RFIs).

4. Project meetings.

A. Request for Information (RFI): Request from Owner, OCR, Architect, or Contractor seeking information required by or clarifications of the Contract Documents.

A. Subcontract List: Prepare a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work, including those who are to furnish products or equipment fabricated to a special design. Use CSI Form 1.5A. or Owner approved equivalent. Include the following information in tabular form:

1. Name, address, and telephone number of entity performing subcontract or supplying products.

2. Number and title of related Specification Section(s) covered by subcontract.

3. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate, covered by subcontract.

A. Key Personnel Names: Within 15 days of Notice to Proceed, submit a list of key personnel assignments, including superintendent and other personnel in attendance at

Project site. Identify individuals and their duties and responsibilities; list addresses and telephone numbers, including home, office, and cellular telephone numbers and email addresses. Provide names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals assigned as alternates in the absence of individuals assigned to Project.

1. Post copies of list in project meeting room, in temporary field office, in Project directory, in OCR’s files, and by each temporary telephone. Keep list current at all times.

1.6 GENERAL COORDINATION PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the

Work. Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections that depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

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

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

3. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

B. Prepare memoranda for distribution to each entity involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and list of attendees at meetings.

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

1. Preparation of Contractor's phasing and construction schedule.

2. Preparation of the schedule of values.

3. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls.

4. Delivery and processing of submittals.

5. Progress meetings.

6. Preinstallation conferences.

7. Project closeout activities.

8. Startup and adjustment of systems.

1.7 CONSERVATION

A. Conservation, General: Coordinate construction activities to ensure that operations are carried out with consideration given to conservation of energy, water, and materials. Coordinate use of temporary utilities to minimize waste.

1. Salvage materials and equipment involved in performance of, but not actually incorporated into, the Work. Refer to other Sections for disposition of salvaged materials that are designated as Owner's property.

1.8 COORDINATION DRAWINGS

A. Coordination Drawings, General: Prepare coordination drawings in accordance with requirements in individual Sections where installation is not completely shown on

Shop Drawings, where limited space availability necessitates coordination, or if coordination is required to facilitate integration of products and materials fabricated or installed by more than one entity.

1. Content: Project-specific information, drawn accurately to a scale large enough to indicate and resolve conflicts. Do not base coordination drawings on standard printed data. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Use applicable Drawings as a basis for preparation of coordination drawings.

Prepare sections, elevations, and details as needed to describe relationship of various systems and components.

b. Coordinate the addition of trade-specific information to the coordination drawings by multiple installers in a sequence that best provides for coordination of the information and resolution of conflicts between installed components before submitting for review.

c. Indicate functional and spatial relationships of components of architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical systems.

d. Indicate space requirements for routine maintenance and for anticipated replacement of components during the life of the installation.

e. Show location and size of access doors required for access to concealed dampers, valves, and other controls.

f. Indicate required installation sequences.

g. Indicate dimensions shown on the Drawings. Specifically note dimensions that appear to be in conflict with submitted equipment and minimum clearance requirements. Provide alternate sketches to Owner indicating proposed resolution of such conflicts. Minor dimension changes and difficult installations will not be considered changes to the Contract.

B. Coordination Drawing Organization: Organize coordination drawings as follows:

1. Floor Plans and Reflected Ceiling Plans: Show architectural and structural elements and mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm, and electrical

Work. Show locations of visible ceiling-mounted devices relative to acoustical ceiling grid. Supplement plan drawings with section drawings where required to adequately represent the Work.

2. Plenum Space: Indicate subframing for support of ceiling and wall systems, mechanical and electrical equipment, and related Work. Locate components within ceiling plenum to accommodate layout of light fixtures indicated on

Drawings. Indicate areas of conflict between light fixtures and other components.

3. Mechanical Rooms: Provide coordination drawings for mechanical rooms showing plans and elevations of mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm, and electrical equipment.

4. Structural Penetrations: Indicate penetrations and openings required for all disciplines.

5. Slab Edge and Embedded Items: Indicate slab edge locations and sizes and locations of embedded items for metal fabrications, sleeves, anchor bolts, bearing plates, angles, door floor closers, slab depressions for floor finishes, curbs and housekeeping pads, and similar items.

6. Mechanical and Plumbing Work: Show the following:

a. Sizes and bottom elevations of ductwork, piping, and conduit runs, including insulation, bracing, flanges, and support systems.

b. Dimensions of major components, such as dampers, valves, diffusers, access doors, cleanouts, and electrical distribution equipment.

c. Fire-rated enclosures around ductwork.

7. Electrical Work: Show the following:

a. Runs of vertical and horizontal conduit 1-1/4-inch diameter and larger.

b. Light fixture, exit light, emergency battery pack, smoke detector, and other fire alarm locations.

c. Panel board, switch board, switchgear, transformer, busway, generator, and motor control center locations.

d. Location of pull boxes and junction boxes, dimensioned from column center lines.

8. Fire Protection System: Show the following:

a. Locations of standpipes, mains piping, branch lines, pipe drops, and sprinkler heads.

9. Review: Owner will review coordination drawings to confirm that the Work is being coordinated, but not for the details of the coordination, which are the

Contractor's responsibility. If the Owner determines that the coordination drawings are not being prepared in sufficient scope or detail, or are otherwise deficient, the Owner will so inform the Contractor, who shall make changes as directed and resubmit.

C. Digital Data Files of Coordination Drawings: Prepare coordination digital data files in accordance with the following requirements:

1. File Preparation Format: Same digital data software program, version, and operating system as the original Drawings. Compatible with current GSA software.

2. File Submittal Format: Submit or post coordination drawing files using Portable

Document Format (PDF).

3. Architect through Owner will furnish Contractor one set of digital data files of the Drawings for use in preparing coordination digital data files.

a. One makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of digital data files as they relate to the Drawings.

b. Execute a data licensing agreement in a form acceptable to the Owner for

Project.

1.9 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

A. General: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract Documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI to Owner/OCR in the form specified.

1. OCR will return RFIs submitted by other entities controlled by Contractor, with no response.

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