Amendment_No._2_-_J L_-_NXT00009_-_Div_01_Specifications.pdf

Juarez-Lincoln Port of Entry 00 01 10-1 Laredo, Texas TABLE OF CONTENTS GSA Project Number GS07PP09HHD0026 September 24, 2013

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS (100%)

VOLUME 1

DIVISION 0 – PROCUREMENT

00 01 10 Table of Contents 00 31 32 Geotechnical Data

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 Summary (Refer Combined Specification Sections) 01 12 50 Delegated Design Requirements 01 14 00 Work Restrictions (Refer Combined Specification Sections) 01 23 00 Options 01 29 00 Pay Procedures (Refer Combined Specification Sections) 01 30 00 Electronic Project Management System (Refer Combined Specification Sections) 01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination 01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation (Refer Combined Specification Sections) 01 32 16 Critical Path Method Scheduling (Refer Combined Specification Sections) 01 32 20 Photographic Documentation (Refer Combined Specification Sections) 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures (Refer Combined Specification Sections) 01 35 14.01 LEED® NC-2009 Credit Summary 01 35 15 LEED® Requirements 01 35 16 LEED® Submittal Forms 01 35 16.01 LEED® Material Cost Summary Form 01 35 16.02 LEED® Wood-Containing Product List 01 35 16.03 LEED® Metal-Containing Product List 01 35 16.04 LEED® New Product Content Form 01 35 16.05 LEED® New Product Source Form 01 35 16.06 LEED® Reused Product Form 01 35 16.07 LEED® Prohibited Content Installer Certification 01 35 29 Safety and Health (Refer Combined Specification Sections) 01 35 53 Security Procedures (Refer Combined Specification Sections) 01 41 00 Structural Testing Laboratory Services 01 42 00 References 01 43 00 Quality Assurance and Control 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls (Refer Combined Specification Sections) 01 57 21 Construction Indoor Air Quality 01 60 00 Product Requirements (Refer Combined Specification Sections) 01 61 16 Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content Restrictions 01 70 00 Execution Requirements (Refer Combined Specification Sections) 01 70 10 Airtight Construction (Interior) 01 73 10 Cutting and Patching 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures (Refer Combined Specification Sections)

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01 78 22 Operation and Maintenance Documentation (Refer Combined Specification Sections) 01 78 36 Warranties (Refer Combined Specification Sections) 01 78 39 Project Record Documents (Refer Combined Specification Sections) 01 79 00 Demonstration and Training (Refer Combined Specification Sections)

01 91 13 LEED® General Commissioning Requirements

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Laredo, Texas GEOTECHNICAL DATA

GSA Project Number GS07PP09HHD0026

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GEOTECHNICAL DATA

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUB-SURFACE SOIL INVESTIGATION REPORT

A. The following report, prepared for this Project in 2012, along with any subsequent memoranda and/or addenda, is available upon request from the Owner:

1. Revised Geotechnical Engineering Report; Laredo Bus Processing Inspection Facility;

Lincoln-Juarez United States Land Port of Entry; Laredo, Texas, Schnabel Reference 11223002.01, August 19, 2013 (Revision 2).

2. Geotechnical Data Report; Soil Infiltration Testing; Bus Screening Facility; Lincoln – Juarez U.S.

Land Port of Entry (LPOE); Laredo, Texas; Schnabel Reference 111223002.02, April 2, 2013.

1.2 RELATIONSHIP WITH CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Geotechnical Report and the Environmental reports are made available for review so that the

Contractor will be able to anticipate the potential conditions that will be encountered in constructing the

Project. While the Report in its entirety is not part of the Contract Documents, specific information or recommendations contained in the Report are made part of the requirements of the Project when they are incorporated into the Contract Documents or specifically referred to by them.

1.3 OWNER’S DISCLAIMER

A. The GSA does not guarantee the accuracy of the Reports at locations and times other than those given.

Ground water elevations, in particular, are subject to change.

1.4 DIFFERENT CONDITIONS

A. If, during construction, conditions are encountered which differ substantially from those indicated in the

Report, promptly so notify the GSA in writing, and do not further disturb such conditions until directed.

B. The GSA will promptly request that the Geotechnical Engineer investigate such conditions.

C. If the GSA, upon recommendation of the Geotechnical Engineer, determines that conditions do differ substantially from those that reasonably could be anticipated from examination of the site and the Report, and that such conditions will necessitate a change in the Work and/or an adjustment of the Contract Sum and/or the Contract Time, the GSA may authorize a Change Order, as stipulated in the General

Conditions, to enable the necessary changes and adjustments.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

NOT USED

PART 3 PRODUCTS

NOT USED

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Laredo, Texas DELEGATED-DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

GSA Project Number GS07PP09HHD0026

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SECTION 01 12 50

DELEGATED - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Work included: Certain components of the Work of this Project are Delegated-Designed.

Delegated-Designed components of the Work of the Project are those components which will be subject to lateral and/or vertical loads and are not designed and detailed by the A/E. These components must be designed by the Delegated-Design Engineer. The A/E has established the design criteria which meet minimum GSA requirements for all aspects of the Work of the Project, including Delegated-Designed components. It is the Contractor's responsibility to coordinate and assume or assign to subcontractors the complete responsibility for the design, calculations, preparation of submittals, fabrication, transportation and installation of the Delegated-Designed portions or components as required in this Section. The

Contractor's Project Manager is responsible for the submission of all Delegated-Design documents to

GSA for the separate approval for each Delegated-Design component; there are NO EXCEPTIONS.

B. GSA’s review of Delegated-Design submittals shall be for design intent and shall not lessen the

Contractor's responsibility nor shift the responsibility from the Contractor, to the GSA nor to the A/E.

The GSA shall not be responsible to pay for any delays, additional products, additional hours of work or overtime, restocking or rework required due to failure by the Contractor to coordinate their work with the work of other trades on the project or to provide the Delegated-Design portion or component in a timely manner to meet the schedule of the project.

D. Related work:

1. Drawings, other specification sections and general provisions of the Contract, including General

Conditions, Modifications to General Conditions and Supplemental Conditions and other Division-1 specifications, apply to this section.

E. Delegated-Design components of the Work:

1. Delegated-Design components include, but may not be limited to, the following:

a. Section 03 10 00 – Concrete Forming and Accessories.

b. Section 03 45 00 - Precast Architectural Concrete.

c. Section 05 12 00 – Structural Steel Framing; as listed under Submittals.

d. Section 05 50 00 – Metal Fabrications; Fall Restraint Safety Anchors.

e. Section 07 42 64 - Metal Composite Panels.

f. Section 07 84 00 – Firestopping.

g. Section 08 44 13 – Window Wall

h. Section 08 45 00 - Translucent Panels.

i. Section 08 63 00 - Metal Framed Skylights.

j. Ceiling Suspension Systems

1) Section 09 21 16 – Gypsum Board Ceilings.

2) Section 09 51 00 – Acoustical Tile Ceilings.

3) Section 09 54 26 – Linear Metal Ceilings.

k. Section 10 24 00 - Metal Architectural Mesh.

l. Section 13 31 00 - Fabric Structures.

m. Section 13 34 23 - Fabricated Structures.

n. Section 48 14 00 – Photovoltaic System; PV support system.

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1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Delegated Design: Contract Documents require professional design services or certifications by the

Contractor for a specific portion of the Work. The delegated design responsibility might normally be performed by the A/E.

B. Contractor: Person who is employed by the Contractor and who is responsible for coordinating

Delegated-Design components with the Work of the Project designed by the A/E and with each other.

Includes coordination of required submittals. The Contractor shall be responsible for identifying the name, address, and phone number of the Contractor's Project Manager at the time of payment of fee and issuance of the primary building permit, and shall request the identification appear on the permit. The

Contractor identification shall also appear in the applicant information section of the Contractor Design

Summary Sheet (blank forms supplied by the GSA)

C. Architect/Engineer of Record (A/E): Texas-registered Architect or Engineer of Record engaged by the

GSA to provide plans, specifications and computations, and to establish design criteria for

Delegated-Design components as required by the GSA Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for the Work of the Project. Includes staff, consultants and consultants' staffs.

D. Contractor: Contractor, identified in the agreement, engaged by the GSA to construct the Project.

Includes employees, subcontractors, suppliers and their employees.

E. Delegated-Design Engineer: Texas-registered professional Engineer, engaged by the Contractor or

Delegated-Design subcontractor to provide plans, computations and specifications required by the GSA

Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for a designated Delegated-Designed specialty component, in accordance with criteria set forth in A/E plans and specifications.

F. Seal: Certification that plans, computations and specifications were designed and prepared under the direct supervision of the Architect or Engineer whose name appears thereon.

G. Review Stamp: Indication that the GSA has reviewed plans, computations and specifications bearing the seal of the Delegated-Design Engineer, to establish conformance with information given and design concept set forth in A/E's plans and specifications.

H. Approval Stamp: Certification that the GSA Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) has reviewed a submittal, and finds it acceptable with respect to GSA Requirements.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. General:

1. Comply with pertinent provisions of Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures.

2. Delegated-Design document submittals are required to show complete design criteria, design assumptions, details, calculations, instructions for fabrication, assembly, installation and interface with other trades, unless noted otherwise in the specific Specification Section.

3. Complete submittals shall be submitted to the GSA with the Delegated-Design Engineer's seal and calculations for that portion of work. Submittals without required calculations, without the

Delegated-Design Engineer's seal and which have not been reviewed by the Contractor will not be reviewed by the GSA.

1.4 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

A. Some Delegated-Design components are shown in the Contract Documents for design intent. The purpose is to have the Contractor responsible to provide, coordinate and install the Delegated-Design

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component.

B. Delegated-Design components attached to the structural frame or supplemental to the structural frame shall be designed for the anticipated loads as outlined in the Contract Documents. These

Delegated-Design components shall be coordinated with the appropriate subcontractors.

C. Load reactions and details at the interface between the Delegated-Design components and the structural frame or work of other trades shall be clearly defined to allow for a review by the GSA.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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Laredo, Texas OPTIONS

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OPTIONS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The options described in this Section may be exercised at the option of the GSA within 60 days of the execution of the Contract.

B. The GSA reserves the right to accept the options without regard to order or sequence; but, such acceptance shall not impair the selection of a low, responsible and responsive bidder to whom the Contract may be awarded under an equitable bid procedure.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. For each option which is accepted, coordinate the work of the various trades involved, and modify surrounding work as required to complete the project as intended.

B. In the change-in-price figure for each option, include incidental costs which are attributable to adjustments in the work of other trades which may be required to achieve the contemplated and final conditions.

C. Questions:

1. If there is a question regarding the extent, scope, nature, or intent of the options, contact the

GSA for clarification.

2. Failure on the part of the Contractor to clarify any unclear items shall not relieve the

Contractor of the responsibility for performing the selected options in accordance with the intent and requirements of the Project Manual and Drawings.

3. The description of the options hereinafter is qualitative and not quantitative; the Contractor shall determine the quantities of labor and materials and the extent of same required to execute the selected options in accordance with the intent and requirements of the Project

Manual and Drawings.

4. The applicable Sections of the Specifications apply to the work under eachoption.

1.3 LIST OF OPTIONS

A. Option 1: Add Rainwater Collection and Distribution System

B. Option 2: Add Vegetative Roof System

C. Option 3: Add provision, install, commission, and test of a new 40kW grid tied photovoltaic (PV) system including racking system.

D. Option 4: Not Used

E. Option 5: Add FMCSA Canopy

F. Option 6: Add Prefabricated Exterior Restrooms

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G. Option 7: Add Cleared Bus Waiting Canopy

H. Option 8: Add Pedestrian Canopies

I. Option 9: Add Prefabricated TABC Booth

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Laredo, Texas PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

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SECTION 01 31 00

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes certain administrative provisions for managing and coordinating construction operations, including but not limited to the following:

1. General project coordination.

2. Coordination drawings.

3. Conservation.

4. Administrative and supervisory personnel.

5. Conferences and meetings.

6. Utility service interruptions.

7. Cleaning and protection.

1.2 GENERAL PROJECT COORDINATION

A. Coordination of Trades: Coordinate construction operations included in the various sections of the

Specifications to provide an efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations included under different sections of the Specifications that depend on each other for proper installation, connection or operation. Keep pipes, ducts, conduit, and the like as close as possible to ceiling slab, walls, and columns to take up a minimum amount of space. Locate pipes, ducts, and equipment so that they do not interfere with the intended use of eyebolts and other lifting devices. Assure all controls can be reached and operated.

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

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

B. Notification: Prepare and distribute memoranda to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include notices, reports and meeting minutes as part of the memoranda.

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

1. Preparation of schedules.

2. Installation and removal of temporary facilities.

3. Delivery and processing of submittals.

4. Progress meetings.

5. Project closeout activities.

6. Startup and adjustment of systems.

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1.3 COORDINATION DRAWINGS

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 with other contractors to ensure maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

3. Coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair of all components, including mechanical and electrical.

4. Show location and size of all access doors in the structure on both vertical and horizontal surfaces.

5. Coordination Drawing size and submittal requirement are specified in Division 1 Section "Submittal

Procedures."

B. Work installed prior to approval of coordination drawings shall be at the Contractor’s risk. Subsequent relocations required to avoid interferences shall be made without additional expense to the Government. In case interference develops, the Government will decide which work shall be relocated, regardless of which was installed first.

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: Revit 2012 and / or AutoCAD 2010 as required be each section of the

Specifications.

2. File Submittal Format: Same digital data software program, version, and operating system as the original Drawings and Portable Document Format (PDF).

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

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

b. Digital Data Software Program: The Drawings are available in Revit and AutoCAD.

c. Execute a data licensing agreement in a form acceptable to the GSA..

1.4 CONSERVATION

A. Coordinate conservation of energy, water and materials in the conduct of construction operation. Salvage materials and equipment involved in the performance of, but not incorporated into, the Work.

B. Waste Management Plan: Establish a program to maximize recycling of waste materials. Program shall include the following:

1. Designation of a waste management coordinator.

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2. Identification of recyclable materials.

3. Identification of available local recycling firms and agencies to receive recyclable materials.

4. Establishment of quantity goals for collection of each recyclable material.

5. Designation of one or more locations on the project site for collection, sorting and temporary storage of recyclable materials.

6. Means and schedule for transporting and delivery of recyclable materials to recycling firms and agencies.

7. Implementation of the Waste Management Plan: Contractor's waste management coordinator shall provide on-site instruction of workers in the identification, separation and handling of recyclable materials, and shall manage the process for the duration of the Contract.

a. Contractor shall lay out and define specific areas to facilitate separation of materials for recycling, and shall maintain collection bins clearly marked to avoid contamination of the recyclable materials.

b. The waste management coordinator shall report monthly, in writing, the quantity of each recyclable material collected during the previous month and cumulatively to date, compared to the quantity goal, and other points of interest. Copies of each report shall be distributed to each significant party of the project, including the Government.

1.5 ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL

A. The Contractor shall provide administrative and supervisory personnel for proper performance of the Work.

B. Project Coordinator: Provide a full-time project coordinator, experienced in the administration and supervision of building construction, including all systems required in the project. The project coordinator shall be authorized to act as the coordinator of construction activities, including but not limited to the following:

1. Scheduling and sequencing of Work.

2. Sharing access to work spaces.

3. Installations.

4. Protection of work.

5. Cutting and patching.

6. Selections for compatibility.

7. Preparation of coordination of drawings.

8. Inspection and tests.

9. Temporary services and facilities.

C. Safety and Health Officer: Provide a safety and health officer whose duties shall consist of developing and implementing safety and health programs specified in Division 1 Section "Safety and Health."

D. Provide a waste management coordinator whose duties shall consist of developing and implementing a program for maximizing recycling of waste.

1.6 CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Conference: The government shall schedule a preconstruction conference before starting construction at a time and place convenient to the Contractor. The conference shall review responsibilities and personnel assignments.

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1. Attendees: Participants at the conference shall be familiar with the project, shall be authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work, and shall minimally include representatives of the following parties:

a. Government.

b. Architect.

c. Major design consultants.

d. Contractor.

e. Major subcontractors.

f. Major suppliers.

g. Other concerned parties.

2. Agenda: Subjects for discussion shall include items of significance that could affect progress, including but not limited to the following:

a. Tentative construction schedule.

b. Critical work sequencing.

c. Designation of responsible personnel.

d. Procedures for processing field decisions and Change Orders.

e. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment.

f. Distribution of Contract Documents.

g. Submittal of Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples.

h. Preparation of Record Documents.

i. Use of the premises.

j. Parking availability.

k. Office, work, and storage areas.

l. Equipment deliveries and priorities.

m. Safety procedures.

n. First aid.

o. Security.

p. Housekeeping and progress cleaning.

q. Working hours.

r. Energy and resource efficiency / sustainability

s. Waste management

t. Commissioning, if applicable

B. Progress Meetings: The Government or designee shall conduct progress meetings at the Project Site at regular intervals. Dates of meetings shall be coordinated with preparation of the payment request.

1. Attendees: In addition to the Contractor's and Government's representatives, each subcontractor, supplier, or other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with the Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of the previous progress meeting. Review other items of significance that could affect progress. Include topics for discussion as appropriate to the status of the Project.

a. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Review progress since the last meeting. Determine where each activity is in relation to the Contractor's Construction Schedule, whether on time or ahead or behind schedule. Determine how construction behind schedule will be expedited;

secure commitments from parties involved to do so. Discuss whether schedule revisions are

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required to ensure that current and subsequent activities will be completed within the Contract

Time.

b. Review the present and future needs of each entity present, including but not limited to the following:

1) Interface requirements.

2) Time.

3) Sequences of operations.

4) Status of submittals.

5) Deliveries.

6) Off-site fabrication.

7) Access.

8) Site utilization.

9) Temporary facilities and controls.

10) Hours of work.

11) Hazards and risks.

12) Housekeeping and progress cleaning.

13) Quality and work standards.

14) Change Orders.

15) Documentation of information for payment requests.

16) Updating of Record Documents.

3. Schedule Updating: The Contractor shall revise the Contractor's Construction Schedule after each progress meeting where revisions to the schedule have been made or recognized. The revised schedule shall be issued concurrently with the report of each meeting.

C. Pre-installation Conferences: Contractor to schedule and conduct pre-installation conferences as required in each section of the specifications. The purpose of these conferences is to discuss critical issues that will effect either submittals or installation of systems. They will help prevent potential quality and/or installation conflicts. Sections requiring Pre-Installation Conferences include but are not limited to:

1. Section 01 40 00 – Quality Assurance and Control, for Exterior Assembly Mock-up.

2. Section 01 70 10 - Airtight Construction (Interior).

3. Section 02 41 00 - Demolition (Pre-demolition).

4. Section 03 35 01 – Concrete Finishing.

5. Section 04 20 00 - Unit Masonry.

6. Section 06 41 00 – Architectural Wood Casework.

7. Section 07 12 50 - Monolithic Membrane.

8. Section 07 41 13 – Metal Roofing.

9. Section 07 54 00 – Thermoplastic Membrane Roofing.

10. Section 08 45 00 – Translucent Panels.

11. Section 08 71 00 – Door Hardware.

12. Section 09 30 00 – Tiling.

13. Section 09 66 23 – Terrazzo

14. Section 32 13 13.1 – Concrete Paving – Vehicular

15. Section 32 13 13.2 – Concrete Paving – Non-Vehicular

16. Section 32 14 00 – Unit Paving – Sand Set

D. Project Closeout Conference: GSA will schedule and conduct a Project closeout conference, at a time convenient to Contractor and Architect, but no later than 90 days prior to the scheduled date of Substantial

Completion.

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Attendees: Authorized representatives of GSA, Contractor and its superintendent; major subcontractors;

suppliers; and other concerned parties shall attend the meeting. Participants at the meeting shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

1. Agenda: Discuss items of significance that could affect or delay Project closeout, including the following:

a. Preparation of record documents.

b. Procedures required prior to inspection for Substantial Completion and for final inspection for acceptance.

c. Submittal of written warranties.

d. Requirements for completing sustainable design documentation.

e. Requirements for preparing operations and maintenance data.

f. Requirements for delivery of material samples, attic stock, and spare parts.

g. Requirements for demonstration and training.

h. Preparation of Contractor's punch list.

i. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment at Substantial Completion and for final payment.

j. Submittal procedures.

k. Coordination of separate contracts, if any.

l. GSA's partial occupancy requirements.

m. Installation of GSA's furniture, fixtures, and equipment.

n. Responsibility for removing temporary facilities and controls.

2. Minutes: Entity conducting meeting will record and distribute meeting minutes within 3 working days.

1.7 ELECTRONIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT (ePM) SYSTEM

A. A secure, web-based, electronic project management (ePM) system will be provided by GSA to accommodate information exchange needs of the Project. The ePM system will be maintained continuously through completion of the Construction Stage. All communications between the GSA, Contractor, and other entities involved in the execution of the Project shall be captured and recorded in the ePM system. User licenses and training will be provided for GSA and Contractor members of the Project Delivery Team who will require access to the ePM system.

B. Contractor shall use ePM system for communications with GSA and other entities involved in Project.

Electronic storage and transmission of information via the ePM system shall comply with GSA's Document

Security Requirements.

C. See Section 01 30 00 Electronic Project Management (ePM) System for complete requirements.

1.8 UTILITY SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS

A. Utility Service Interruption Plan: Contractor shall submit a utility service interruption plan for the project.

Plan shall include dates and times of each scheduled interruption, with estimated period of outage, list of existing equipment that will be affected by the interruption, proposed sequence of equipment shut-down and start-up, and responsible personnel.

1. Keep interruptions and periods of interruption to a minimum.

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2. Plan must be approved in writing by the GSA. If not approved, consult with the GSA, and revise and resubmit the plan until approved.

3. Some city utility work is required for the project which may result in interruption of service. Any potential interruption shall be coordinated with the City of Laredo.

B. Coordination of Interruptions: Sufficiently in advance of each scheduled utility interruption, the Contractor shall issue a notice to all affected parties, confirming each provision of the interruption, or canceling and rescheduling. Coordinate with the GSA, and confirm that the responsible personnel are prepared to execute the shut-down and start-up of affected existing equipment, prior to each interruption.

1.9 SUBMITTALS

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. 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.

4. Coordination Drawings: Comply with the shop drawing requirements specified in Division 1 Section

"Submittal Procedures".

B. Waste Management: Within 15 calendar days after commencement of construction, submit the waste management plan, followed by monthly implementation reports.

C. Staff Names: Within 15 calendar days after commencement of construction, submit a list of principal staff assignments, including the superintendent and other primary personnel at the Project site. Identify individuals by name, duties and responsibilities, home address, and business and home telephone numbers.

1. Post copies of this list on ePM, in the project meeting room, temporary field office and at each temporary telephone location.

D. Utility Service Interruptions: No later than 15 calendar days prior to the first planned interruption, submit the utility service interruption plan, followed by confirmed scheduled shut-down notices at least 3 calendar days prior to each interruption.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL COORDINATION PROVISIONS

A. Inspection of Conditions: Prior to installations, require the installer of each major component to inspect both the substrate and conditions under which work is to be performed.

1. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in an acceptable manner.

2. Coordinate temporary enclosures with required inspections and tests to minimize the necessity of uncovering completed construction for that purpose.

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B. Construction in Progress: Keep construction in progress, and adjoining materials in place, clean during handling and installation. Apply protective coverings where required for protection from damage or deterioration.

C. Completed Construction: Clean completed construction, and provide maintenance, as frequently as necessary to prevent damage or soiling or other deterioration through the remainder of the construction period. Adjust and lubricate operable components as necessary to assure operability without damage.

D. Limiting Exposures: Supervise construction operations to prevent exposure of any part of construction, completed or in progress, to harmful, dangerous, damaging or otherwise deleterious conditions during the construction period. Such conditions include but are not limited to the following:

1. Excessive static or dynamic loading.

2. Excessive internal or external pressures.

3. Excessively high or low temperatures.

4. Thermal shock.

5. Excessively high or low humidity.

6. Pollution and air contamination.

7. Water or ice.

8. Chemicals and solvents.

9. Light.

10. Radiation.

11. Puncture.

12. Abrasion.

13. Heavy traffic.

14. Soiling, staining, and corrosion.

15. Bacteria.

16. Rodent and insect infestation.

17. Combustion.

18. Electrical current.

19. High-speed operation.

20. Improper lubrication.

21. Unusual wear or other misuse.

22. Contact between incompatible materials.

23. Destructive testing.

24. Misalignment.

25. Excessive weathering.

26. Unprotected storage.

27. Improper shipping or handling.

28. Theft or vandalism.

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LEED-NC 2009 CREDIT SUMMARY

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

A. LEED Rating System: LEED-NC 2009 edition.

B. Required: Achievement of this credit is essential for certification of this project.

C. Preferred: Achievement of this credit would be desirable but is not mandatory.

D. Not Required: Achievement of this credit is not expected or not possible for this project.

E. To Be Provided: Provided via one or more construction contracts.

F. See Section 01 35 15 - LEED Certification Procedures, for Contractor's responsibilities.

G. This section does not include specific work requirements and is included for Contractor's information only.

PART 2 CREDIT SUMMARY

2.1 CERTIFICATION TO BE ACHIEVED: Gold, requiring minimum of 60 points.

2.2 SUSTAINABLE SITES (SS): 24 Points To Be Achieved.

A. SS Prerequisite 1 - Required - No points - Construction Activity Pollution Prevention.

B. SS Credit 1 - Required- 1 point - Site Selection.

1. The project is not located on any of the inappropriate or environmentally sensitive lands defined for this credit.

C. SS Credit 2 - Required - 5 points - Development Density & Community Connectivity.

1. The project is on site that meets the criteria for Option 1, Development Density.

D. SS Credit 3 - Not Required - 1 point - Brownfield Redevelopment.

E. SS Credit 4.1 - Required - 6 points - Alternative Transportation: Public Transportation Access.

1. The project is located on a site that meets the criteria for Option 2, Bus Stop Proximity.

F. SS Credit 4.2 - Required - 1 point - Alternative Transportation: Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms.

1. No modifications to the facility are required.

2. Secure bicycle storage and shower and changing facilities are to be provided.

a. Lockers are specified in Section 10 51 00.

b. Showers are specified in Section 22 40 00.

G. SS Credit 4.3 - Required - 3 points - Alternative Transportation: Low-Emitting & Fuel-Efficient Vehicles.

1. Preferred parking spaces have been provided, in the quantity required.

H. SS Credit 4.4 - Undecided - 2 points - Alternative Transportation: Parking Capacity.

I. SS Credit 5.1 - Required - 1 point - Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat.

1. The project site has previously been developed:

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a. Demolition of existing paving is specified in Section 02 41 00 (demolition).

J. SS Credit 5.2 - Required - 1 point - Site Development: Maximize Open Space.

1. The building footprint and open space are designed to meet this requirement.

K. SS Credit 6.1 - Required - 1 point - Stormwater Design: Quantity Control.

1. Existing site imperviousness is greater than 50 percent.

2. The site design reduces runoff rate and quantity by at least 25 percent.

3. Methods used are:

a. Using pervious surfacing:

1) Grading is specified in Section 31 22 00.

b. Storing rainwater for use in non-potable water systems:

1) Collection surfaces are metal roofing specified in Section 07 61 00.

2) Tanks are specified in Section ____.

3) Storm drainage piping is specified in Section 33 41 11.

4) Manholes are specified in Section 33 05 13.

5) Supply and drain piping inside buildings is specified in Section 22 10 05.

6) Plumbing pumps are specified in Section 22 30 00.

L. SS Credit 6.2 - Required - 1 point - Stormwater Design: Quality Control.

1. Natural on-site stormwater treatment to remove sediment is provided:

a. Grading is specified in Section 31 22 00.

b. Riprap is specified in Section 31 37 00.

c. Plants are specified in Section 32 93 00.

M. SS Credit 7.1 - Required - 1 point - Heat Island Effect: Non-Roof.

1. The site design reduces thermal gradient differences by:

a. Using shade trees to cover paving.

1) Trees are specified in Section 32 93 00.

b. Using paving with reflectance of at least 0.3:

1) Asphalt paving is not used.

2) Portland cement concrete paving, which typically has a reflectance of 0.3 to 0.4, is specified in Section 32 13 13.

N. SS Credit 7.2 - Required - 1 point - Heat Island Effect: Roof.

1. The roofing design reduces thermal gradient differences by:

a. Using high reflectance and high emissivity roofing for at least 75 percent of roof area.

1) White elastomeric sheet roofing meeting the requirements is specified in Section 07 53

00.

b. Using a vegetated roof for at least 50 percent of the roof area.

1) Roofing membrane, drainage boards, and protection boards are specified in Section 07 53

00 (elastomeric).

2) Plants are specified in Section 32 93 00.

O. SS Credit 8 - Not Required - 1 point - Light Pollution Reduction.

1. Appropriate exterior lighting fixtures are specified in Section 26 56 00.

2. Appropriate interior lighting fixtures are specified in Section 26 51 00.

2.3 WATER EFFICIENCY (WE): 4 Points To Be Achieved.

A. WE Prerequisite 1 - Required - No points - Water Use Reduction, 20% Reduction.

1. Appropriate high efficiency and/or waterless fixtures are specified in Section 22 40 00.

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B. WE Credit 1.1 - Required - 2 points - Water Efficient Landscaping: Reduce by 50%.

1. The landscaping does not require irrigation and no permanent irrigation system is provided.

a. The climate provides adequate rainfall for the landscaping intended without need for irrigation.

b. Plants that do not require irrigation are specified in Section 32 93 00.

C. WE Credit 1.2 - Undecided - 2 points - Water Efficient Landscaping: No Potable Use or No Irrigation.

D. WE Credit 2 - Undecided - 2 points - Innovative Wastewater Technologies.

E. WE Credit 3.1 - Required - 2 points - Water Use Reduction, 30% Reduction.

1. Appropriate high efficiency and/or waterless fixtures are specified in Section 22 40 00.

2. Non-potable water (rainwater and gray water) is to be provided for __________.

a. Supply and drain piping inside buildings is specified in Section 22 10 05.

b. Tanks are specified in Section ____.

c. Plumbing pumps are specified in Section 22 30 00.

F. WE Credit 3.1 - Required - 1 point for 35% Reduction - Water Use Reduction.

2.4 ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE (EA): 15 Points To Be Achieved.

A. EA Prerequisite 1 - Required - No points - Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems.

1. Commissioning performed by and under the supervision of an independent commissioning authority is included in the Contract Documents.

2. General commissioning requirements are specified in Section 01 91 13.

3. The commissioning authority's responsibilities are specified in Section 01 91 14 for Contractor's information only.

4. Commissioning of HVAC is specified in Section 23 08 00.

B. EA Prerequisite 2 - Required - No points - Minimum Energy Performance.

1. The building envelope, HVAC, lighting, etc., have been designed to meet the criteria.

2. The overall design solution is implemented in the drawings and many sections of the specifications.

C. EA Prerequisite 3 - Required - No points - Fundamental Refrigerant Management.

1. New equipment: No CFC-based refrigerants are used in any equipment. Non-CFC refrigerants are specified in the following sections:

D. EA Credit 1 - Required - 15 points - Optimize Energy Performance.

1. The building envelope, HVAC, lighting, etc., have been designed to meet the criteria for the number of points indicated.

2. The overall design solution is implemented in the drawings and many sections of the specifications.

E. EA Credit 2 - Not Required - points - On-Site Renewable Energy.

F. EA Credit 3 - Required - 2 points - Enhanced Commissioning.

1. The commissioning authority's responsibilities with regard to design phase review, review of

Contractor's submittals, and post-occupancy review are specified in Section 01 91 14, which is included for Contractor's information only.

2. Contractor's responsibilities for post-occupancy commissioning are specified in Section 01 91 13.

3. Responsibilities for preparation of operation and maintenance manuals for commissioned systems are specified in Section 01 78 00.

4. Responsibilities for demonstrating commissioned systems and conducting training of personnel are specified in Section 01 79 00.

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G. EA Credit 4 - Not Required - 2 points - Enhanced Refrigerant Management.

H. EA Credit 5 - 1 point required - 3 points - Measurement & Verification.

1. Continuous metering systems that meet the credit criteria are to be provided.

I. EA Credit 6 - Undecided - 2 points - Green Power.

1. The Owner intends to or has already entered into a contract for electricity from renewable sources, but that is not part of the construction contract.

2.5 MATERIALS & RESOURCES: 5 Points To Be Achieved.

A. MR Prerequisite 1 - Required - No points - Storage & Collection of Recyclables.

1. The area designated for collection and storage of recyclables is indicated on the drawings as

2. Bins, waste cans, can crushers, etc., are considered furnishings and are therefore not part of the construction contract.

B. MR Credit 1.1 - Not Possible - New Building - 1 point for 55% - Building Reuse: Maintain Existing

Walls, Floors & Roof.

1. The overall design of the project achieves this credit.

2. Procedures for alterations and selective demolition are specified Section 01 70 00.

3. Partial demolition is specified in Section 02 41 00.

C. MR Credit 1.2 - Not Possible - New Building - 1 point - Building Reuse: Maintain 50% of Interior

Non-Structural Elements.

1. Same as for MR Credit 1.1, but increased quantity.

D. MR Credit 2.1 - Required - 1 point - Construction Waste Management, Divert 50% from Disposal.

1. Construction procedures and measurement of diverted waste are specified in Section 01 74 19. This section requires the Contractor to perform the measurement and computation.

2. Waste prevention and disposal procedures specific to certain types of work are specified in many sections.

E. MR Credit 2.2 - Required - 1 point - Construction Waste Management, Divert 75% from Disposal.

1. Same as for MR Credit 2.1, but increased quantity.

F. MR Credit 3.1 - Undecided - 1 point - Materials Reuse, 5%.

1. The definition of reused products for the purposes of the contract documents is included in Section

01 60 00.

2. Contractor's reporting and measurement requirements are specified in Section 01 35 15 and Section

01 60 00; calculation of project totals is not the responsibility of Contractor.

G. MR Credit 3.2 - Not Possible - 1 point - Materials Reuse: 10%.

1. Same as for MR Credit 3.1, but increased quantity.

H. MR Credit 4.1 - Required - 1 point - Recycled Content: 10% (post-consumer plus 1/2 pre-consumer).

1. The definition of recycled content for the purposes of the contract documents is included in Section

01 60 00; qualifying products do not include plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or communications equipment, piping, conduit, ductwork, or wiring.

2. This project is steel-framed and contains many other steel-containing products; submission of a complete list of all metal-containing products will be required, with documentation showing steel mill source and mill process, allowing computation by using industry-averages for recycled content;

the forms are specified in Section 01 35 16.

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3. Concrete using recycled materials such as fly ash to replace Portland cement as much as possible while retaining strength and design requirements is specified in:

a. Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.

4. Other major products that are specified to include recycled content include the following:

5. Other specific products that must contain recycled content are specified in the appropriate section(s).

6. Contractor's reporting and measurement requirements are specified in Section 01 35 15 and Section

01 60 00; calculation of project totals is not the responsibility of Contractor.

I. MR Credit 4.2 - Undecided - 1 point - Recycled Content: 20% (post-consumer plus ½ pre-consumer).

J. MR Credit 5.1 - Required - 1 point - Regional Materials: 10% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured

Regionally.

1. For the purposes of the contract documents, the term "regionally-sourced" is used instead of

"regional materials" and is defined in Section 01 60 00 in the same way as for this credit.

2. Contractor's reporting and measurement requirements are specified in Section 01 35 15 and Section

01 60 00; calculation of project totals is not the responsibility of Contractor.

K. MR Credit 5.2 - Undecided - 1 point - Regional Materials: 20% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured

Regionally.

L. MR Credit 6 - Undecided - 1 point - Rapidly Renewable Materials.

1. The definition of rapidly renewable content for the purposes of the contract documents is included in

Section 01 60 00.

2. Contractor's reporting and measurement requirements are specified in Section 01 35 15 and Section

01 60 00; calculation of project totals is not the responsibility of Contractor.

M. MR Credit 7 - Required - 1 point - Certified Wood.

1. For the purposes of the contract documents, the term "sustainably harvested wood" is used instead of "certified wood".

2. Specific wood products that must be sustainably harvested are specified in the appropriate section(s).

a. Lumber framing, sheathing, blocking, curbing, and miscellaneous carpentry are specified in

Section 06 10 00.

b. Finish woodwork is specified in Section 06 20 00.

c. Custom cabinets are specified in Section 06 41 00.

3. Contractor's reporting and measurement requirements are specified in Section 01 35 15 and Section

01 60 00; calculation of project totals is not the responsibility of Contractor.

2.6 INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY: 11 Points To Be Achieved.

A. EQ Prerequisite 1 - Required - No points - Minimum IAQ Performance.

1. The building ventilation system has been shown to provide the minimum outdoor ventilation rate prescribed by ASHRAE 62.1-2010.

2. Anticipated future tenant requirements have been included in ventilation design.

3. The overall design solution is implemented in the drawings and many sections of the specifications.

B. EQ Prerequisite 2 - Required - No points - Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control.

1. Exterior smoking areas are located at least 25 feet away from entries, outdoor air intakes, and operable windows.

C. EQ Credit 1 - Required - 1 point - Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring.

1. Outdoor airflow measurement devices in HVAC system, integrated with HVAC control system, are

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specified in Section 23 09 13.

2. CO2 sensing and measurement devices in HVAC system, integrated with HVAC control system, are specified in Section 23 09 13.

D. EQ Credit 2 - Required - 1 point - Increased Ventilation.

1. The building and HVAC design will provide additional ventilation air for occupied spaces sufficient to meet the credit criteria, using natural and mechanical ventilation.

E. EQ Credit 3.1 - Required - 1 point - Construction IAQ Management Plan, During Construction.

1. Good construction procedures intended to prevent future problems are specified in Section 01 57 21.

F. EQ Credit 3.2 - Required - 1 point - Construction IAQ Management Plan, Before Occupancy.

1. Contractor is required to perform either a full building flush-out or air quality testing prior to occupancy, both of which are specified in Section 01 57 21.

G. EQ Credit 4.1 - Required - 1 point - Low-Emitting Materials, Adhesives & Sealants.

1. Product criteria and reporting requirements for VOC-restricted products are specified in Section 01

61 16.

2. Architectural joint sealants; specified in Section 07 90 05.

H. EQ Credit 4.2 - Required - 1 point - Low-Emitting Materials, Paints & Coatings.

1. Paints and stains are specified in Section 09 90 00.

I. EQ Credit 4.3 - Required - 1 point - Low-Emitting…