REGION_7_SPECS_revised_10-28-13.pdf

Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract GSA-PBS-7PQA Greater Southwest Region

GSA REGION 7 IDIQ SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (pg. 3 – 70) Section Title

01005 SUMMARY OF THE WORK

01140 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01271 MEASUREMENTS

01310 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

01320 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

01400 QUALITY CONTROL

01420 REFERENCES

01500 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01593 SECURITY REGULATIONS

01595 SAFETY AND HEALTH

01600 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

01700 EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

01732 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

01735 FIRE PREVENTION PRECAUTIONS FOR HOT WORK

01770 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

01820 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

DIVISION 2 SITEWORK (pgs. 71 - 78) Section Title

02080 PIPED UTILITIES BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS

DIVISION 3 CONCRETE (pgs. 79 - 83) Section Title

03301 CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE (LIMITED APPLICATIONS)

DIVISION 4 MASONRY (pgs. 84 - 98) Section Title

04810 UNIT MASONRY ASSEMBLIES

DIVISION 5 METALS (pgs. 99 – 105) Section Title

05500 METAL FABRICATIONS

DIVISION 6 CARPENTRY (pgs. 106 - 114) Section Title

06100 ROUGH CARPENTRY

06202 INTERIOR FINISH CARPENTRY

DIVISION 7 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION (pgs. 115 - 125) Section Title

07210 BUILDING INSULATION

07841 THROUGH-PENETRATION FIRESTOP SYSTEMS

DIVISION 8 DOORS AND WINDOWS (pgs. 126 - 159) Section Title

08110 STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES

08125 INTERIOR ALUMINUM FRAMES

08211 FLUSH WOOD DOORS

08311 ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

08710 DOOR HARDWARE

DIVISION 9 FINISHES (pgs. 160 - 211) Section Title

09111 NON-LOAD BEARING STEEL FRAMING

09250 GYPSUM BOARD

09511 ACOUSTICAL PANEL CEILINGS

09651 RESILIENT FLOOR TILE

09653 RESILIENT WALL BASE AND ACCESSORIES

09680 CARPET

09681 CARPET TILE

09720 WALL COVERINGS

09841 ACOUSTICAL WALL PANELS

09912 INTERIOR PAINTING

DIVISION 12 FINISHINGS (pgs. 212 - 218) Section Title

12355 INSTITUTIONAL CASEWORK

DIVISION 15 MECHANICAL (pgs. 219 - 324) Section Title

15051 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

15076 IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

15082 PLUMBING INSULATION

15140 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

15150 SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING

15410 PLUMBING FIXTURES

15485 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS

15815 METAL DUCTS

15816 NONMETAL DUCTS

15855 DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS, AND GRILLES

15950 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING

DIVISION 16 ELECTRICAL (pgs. 325 - 367) Section Title

16051 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

16052 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

16060 GROUNDING AND BONDING

16073 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

16075 ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION

16120 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

16130 RACEWAYS AND BOXES

16140 WIRING DEVICES

16511 INTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 1:

GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

WORK SUMMARY 01005-1

SECTION 01005 – SUMMARY OF THE WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS. Drawings and conditions of the construction contract, including but not limited to General Conditions and the Special Conditions listed below, apply to work of this section:

1. Section 01005- Summary of the Work

2. Section 01140- Work Restrictions

3. Section 01271- Measurements

4. Section 01310- Project Management and Coordination

5. Section 01320- Construction Progress Documentation

6. Section 01400- Quality Control

7. Section 01420- References

8. Section 01500- Temporary Facilities and Controls

9. Section 01593- Security Regulations

10. Section 01595- Safety and Health

11. Section 01600- Product Requirements

12. Section 01700- Execution Requirements

13. Section 01732- Selective Demolition

14. Section 01735- Fire Prevention Precautions for Hot Work

15. Section 01770- Closeout Procedures

1.2 Project Name and Location

Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Construction and Repair/Alterations for one or more of the (13) zones in the Greater Southwest Region (Region 7) identified in the map contained in the solicitation.

END OF SECTION 01005

WORK RESTRICTIONS 01140-1

SECTION 01140 - WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

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

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

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

2. Keep driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and available at all times to the

Government, Government employees and visitors. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.3 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY

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

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

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

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

3. The warranty period for the occupied portion of the building only will commence on the date of occupancy by the Government.

END OF SECTION 01140

MEASUREMENTS 01271-1

SECTION 01271 – MEASUREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 STANDARD METHODS OF MEASUREMENT:

A. Standard Method of Measurement for item listed herein shall be applied as stated below.

Measurement of items not listed herein shall be stated for each line item in the applicable Line Item Notes. For items not listed herein or described in the Line Item Notes, Recognized Standards and/or Measurement used by the appropriate industry shall apply.

B. Measurements of the extent of work under each delivery order must be made at least once, and may be made before issuance of the order. Wherever possible, measurements should be field measurements. When plans or drawings are used in making quantity determinations, the ordering official must ensure that they accurately represent the existing field conditions.

C. If measurements are established and the Government and the Contractor agree on the quantities before delivery order is issued, the order may be considered firm-fixed-price, and inspection of completed work will be made to ensure that all work ordered has been provided. Further measurements and determination of variations in quantities of work are not required in such firm-fixed-price delivery orders, in relation to defects in omissions of required work.

D. The specifications may indicate units of measurements in inch-pounds (IP or “English”) or International Systems of Units (SI, or “metric”), or both.

PART 2 – EXECUTION

2.1 PAINTING

A. Measurements shall be made to the nearest linear foot or inch (meter or millimeter).

1. Ceilings: The area of ceiling surfaces to be painted shall be the overall actual measured length multiplied by the actual measured width of the ceiling, and shall be rounded off to the nearest square foot (square meter). Side of beams or recesses in the ceiling 6 inches (152 mm) or more in depth, to be painted with the ceiling, shall be computed to obtain the total square footage (meter) for which payment is made. No additional square footage (meter) will be calculated for painting of side of beams or recesses in a ceiling that are less than 6 inches (152 mm) in depth. No deduction is to be made for the cross sectional area of columns that intersect the ceiling, or for the surface area of recesses or surface-mounted light fixtures. Exposed ductwork, piping, conduit, etc., 6 inches (152

mm) or less in diameter or depth and contiguous to the ceiling shall be considered as part of the ceiling, and the price for painting the ceiling shall include the painting of this work at no additional cost. (See sub-paragraph 3.1.A.9 below for painting of exposed ductwork, piping, and conduit larger than 6 inches (152 mm)).

2. Walls or Partitions: The area of wall or partition surfaces to be painted shall be the overall actual measured length multiplied by the actual measured height of the wall, and shall be rounded to the nearest square foot (meter). The side areas of columns or recesses that are 6 inches (152 mm) or more in depth and are integral with the wall shall be computed and included in the total square footage (meter) of wall surface to be painted.

a. No additional square footage (meter) will be calculated for painting sides of columns of recesses which are less than 6 inches (152 mm) in depth. If the wall contains base or cove moldings that are to receive the same color and type of paint as the wall, no further adjustment to the square footage (meter) is to be made and the unit price for painting the wall shall include the painting of this work. Exposed ductwork, piping, conduit, etc., 6 inches (152 mm) or less in diameter or depth and contiguous to the wall shall be considered as part of the wall, and the price for painting the wall shall include the painting of this work at no additional cost. (See

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paragraph 3.1.A.9 below, for painting of ductwork, piping, and conduit larger than 6 inches (152 mm)).

b. Wall areas shall exclude the following: their areas shall be calculated as indicated and subtracted from the gross area of the wall:

(1) Base of Cove Molding: Measured length multiplied by the measured width, rounded down to the nearest square foot (meter). Except where special treatment is required, the area of the base or cove molding that is to receive the same finish as adjacent walls shall not be subtracted but shall be included as part of the total wall surface to be painted; the unit prices established for these walls shall apply. (See subparagraph 3.1.A.2).

(2) Windows: The measured width of window including trim, multiplied by measured height of the window unit, including trim, rounded off to the nearest square foot (meter). Windows within a given wall shall not be subtracted unless they measure more than 20 percent of the wall surface.

(See subparagraph 3.1.A.4 below).

(3) Doors: Measured width of door, including trim and transom, rounded off to the nearest square foot (meter). A door, frame, and transom assembly shall not be subtracted unless it exceeds 24 square feet (7.31 square meters). (See subparagraph 3.1.A.4 below).

3. Free-standing Columns: Free-standing column surfaces to be painted shall be the measured perimeter multiplied by the measured height, rounded off to the nearest square foot (meter). Exposed piping, conduit, duct work, etc., 6 inches (152 mm) or less in diameter or depth contiguous to the column shall be considered as part of the column, and the price of painting the column surface shall include the painting of this work at no additional cost. Base and cove molding shall be treated the same as walls. (See subparagraph 3.1.A.4).

4. Doors: The area of glass or other openings not to be painted shall not be subtracted from the gross door area. The area shall be the measured width multiplied by the measured height (each rounded off to the nearest one-half foot (meter)) of the door, and shall be rounded off to the nearest square foot (meter) for each side. To compensate for added work where louvers (but not perforated grilles) must be painted, the overall door area (including the louvers) shall be increased by the gross area of the louvers (i.e., length times width).

5. Windows: Area shall be computed, by multiplying the overall width and height of the window and trim and rounding the result off to the nearest square foot (meter).

6. Miscellaneous Trim, Base, cove Molding and Stair Risers: The surface area of the moldings, miscellaneous trims and stair risers to be painted or refinished shall be the actual measured width multiplied by the actual measured length and shall be rounded to the nearest square foot (meter).

7. Shelves, Cabinets, Etc.: The areas of shelves, cabinets, etc., to be painted or refinished shall be computed by measuring the actual lengths and widths of all surfaces to be painted and obtaining the total area of each shelving or cabinet unit, rounded off to the nearest square foot (meter).

8. Ornamental Work: Areas of ornamental work, such as railing, grilles, etc., to be painted shall be the actual measured length multiplied by the measured height or width, and shall be rounded off to the nearest square foot (meter). No deduction is to be made for openings, offsets, etc., contained in the ornamental work.

9. Ductwork, Conduit, and Piping in Office Areas and other Finished Space: The surface areas of ductwork, conduit, and piping that are not included as part of the painting of walls, ceilings, and columns as provided in subparagraphs 3.1.A.1, 3.1.A.2 and 3.1.A.3

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above, or that are to be painted with a color or finish different from these walls, ceilings, or columns, shall be computed and rounded off to the nearest square foot (meter).

10. Floors: The area of floor surface to be painted shall be measured width multiplied by the measured length of the floor rounded off to the nearest square foot (meter). No deduction is to be taken for the cross sectional area of columns which intersect with the floor surface.

2.2 PARTITION DEMOLITION OR INSTALLATION:

A. Partitions shall be measured from floor or foundation to top of partition required on the work order. Area shall be determined by using height multiplied by length, measured on one face only.

B. Adjustments for partitions containing glass, windows, or doors: Should the partition to be installed contain glass, windows, or be intersected by a beam, the area of the opening(s) representing the glass, window, or doors, or beam shall be subtracted from the overall square footage only if an opening exceeds 24 square feet (7.31 square meters). Payment for glass, windows, and doors is to be made on a price-per-unit installed basis. The unit price for partitions includes the cost of accommodating glass, windows and doors in the construction of the basic partition, as well as installing the units.

1. Linear footage prices are based on 9 feet (2743 mm) high partitions.

C. Government-Furnished Bank-Type or Movable Ceiling-High Partitions: Payment for installation of Government-Partitions shall be made on the basis of a unit price per linear foot (meter) of installed partition, with measurements to be made to the nearest linear foot (meter).

2.3 SUSPENDED CEILING CONSTRUCTION:

A. Work that requires furnishing and installing suspended ceiling systems shall be performed on a price-per-unit-per-square foot (meter) basis. No deduction shall be made for the area of lighting fixtures installed within the surface area of the ceiling. However, the unit price shall reflect the reduction in ceiling tile cost due to the area covered by the light fixtures. The area shall be the product of the measured length and width of the ceiling rounded off to the nearest square foot (meter).

B. Light fixtures installed with suspended ceiling shall be paid for on a price-per-fixture-installed basis.

2.4 FLOOR COVERING, CARPET, TILES, ETC.:

A. Work shall be performed on a price-per-square-foot (meter) basis, and the floor area shall be computed as described in subparagraph 3.1.A.10 above, on painting of floors. Patching of carpeting, tile, etc., shall similarly be performed on a unit-price-per-square foot (meter) basis, based on the area to be patched (length multiplied by width) rounded off to the nearest square foot (meter).

B. Excess materials that have been provided or paid for by the Government shall be returned to the field office manager (or COR, where appropriate).

2.5 WALL COVERINGS:

A. Wall Coverings provided by the Government: The unit prices include only the cost of installation when wall coverings are furnished by the Government. Excess wall covering materials shall be returned to the field manager (or COR, where appropriate). The Contracting Officer shall ensure that quantity determinations are made using accepted commercial methods.

The Wallcovering Estimate Guide produced by the National Decorating Products Association is useful for this purpose.

B. Wall Coverings provided by the Contractor: The unit prices include both Installation and materials for wall coverings provided by the contractor.

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C. Area determinations: The gross area of surfaces to receive wall coverings other than paint shall be computed as the product of the length, times the height to be covered rounded to the nearest square foot (meter). Area deductions are made only when the width of the opening is greater than the full width of the wall covering. Each wall covering area deduction is computed using the maximum number of full width strips eliminated.

END OF SECTION 01271

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SECTION 01310 - 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.

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.

3. Accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

4. Provide for coordinated incorporation of Change Orders.

B. Notification: Where necessary, prepare and distribute memoranda to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. When applicable, 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.

1.3 COORDINATION DRAWINGS

A. Prepare coordination drawings where careful coordination is needed for installation of products and materials fabricated by separate entities, and prepare coordination drawings where limited space availability necessitates maximum utilization of the space for efficient installation of different components.

1. Show the relationship of components shown on separate shop drawings.

2. Indicate required installation sequences.

3. Provide vertical and horizontal dimensions necessary to locate each component and avoid conflicts within the space.

4. Comply with shop drawing requirements for sheet size and submittal methods specified in Division 1 Section "Submittal Procedures."

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B. Provide coordination drawings for equipment and system installations in mechanical and electrical rooms and spaces where two or more entities will provide the work and separate shop drawings are insufficient to show coordination.

1.4 CONSERVATION

A. Consider 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. Energy Conservation Plan: Develop a program to minimize use of energy. Program shall minimally include the following:

1. Designation of an energy conservation officer.

2. Identification of energy conservation measures to reduce energy usage.

3. Establishment of energy usage goals for the project.

4. Means for enforcing energy conservation measures.

C. Implementation of Energy Conservation Plan: Contractor's energy conservation officer shall provide on-site instruction of workers in the methods to conserve energy, and shall manage the process for the duration of the Contract.

D. Waste Management Plan: Establish a program to maximize recycling of waste materials.

Program shall minimally include the following:

1. Designation of a waste management coordinator.

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.

E. 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.

1. 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.

2. 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 Contracting Officer.

1.5 ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL

A. In addition to the Project superintendent, the Contractor shall provide other administrative and supervisory personnel as required for proper performance of the Work.

B. 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 01595, "Safety and Health."

C. Energy Conservation Officer: Provide an energy conservation officer whose duties shall consist of developing and implementing a program for minimizing use of energy on the site.

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

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1.6 CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Conference: The Contracting Officer shall schedule a preconstruction conference before starting construction at a time and place convenient to the Contractor.

Conference shall review responsibilities and personnel assignments.

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:

1. Contracting Officer.

2. Architect.

3. Major design consultants.

4. Contractor.

5. Major subcontractors.

6. Major suppliers.

7. Other concerned parties.

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

1. Tentative construction schedule.

2. Critical work sequencing.

3. Designation of responsible personnel.

4. Procedures for processing field decisions and Change Orders.

5. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment.

6. Distribution of Contract Documents.

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

8. Preparation of Record Documents.

9. Use of the premises.

10. Parking availability.

11. Office, work, and storage areas.

12. Equipment deliveries and priorities.

13. Safety procedures.

14. First aid.

15. Security.

16. Housekeeping and progress cleaning.

17. Working hours.

3. Reporting: No later than 3 calendar days after the conference, the Contractor shall distribute minutes of the conference to each party present and to other concerned parties, including the Contracting Officer.

B. Preinstallation Conferences: The Contractor shall conduct a preinstallation conference at the Project Site before each construction activity that requires coordination with other construction.

1. Attendees: In addition to the Contractor's representative, the installer and representatives of manufacturers and fabricators involved in or affected by the installation, and its coordination or integration with other materials and installations that have preceded or will follow, shall attend. Prior to conferences, advise the Contracting Officer of scheduled conference dates.

2. Agenda: Review the progress of other construction activities and preparations for the particular activity under consideration at each preinstallation conference, including requirements for the following.

1. Contract Documents.

2. Options.

3. Related Change Orders, including accepted Value Engineering proposals.

4. Purchases.

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5. Deliveries.

6. Submittals.

7. Review of mockups.

8. Possible conflicts.

9. Compatibility problems.

10. Time schedules.

11. Weather limitations.

12. Manufacturer's recommendations.

13. Warranty requirements.

14. Compatibility of materials.

15. Acceptability of substrates.

16. Temporary facilities and controls.

17. Space and access limitations.

18. Governing regulations.

19. Safety.

20. Testing and inspecting requirements.

21. Required performance results.

22. Protection.

3. Reporting: Record significant discussions and agreements and disagreements of each conference. No later than 3 calendar days after each conference, the Contractor shall distribute minutes of the conference to each party present and to other concerned parties, including the Contracting Officer.

4. Do not proceed with the installation if the conference cannot be successfully concluded.

Initiate whatever actions are necessary to resolve impediments to the performance of the work, and reconvene the conference at the earliest feasible date.

C. Progress Meetings: The Contracting Officer's Representative 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 Contracting Officer'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.

1. 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 required to insure that current and subsequent activities will be completed within the Contract Time.

2. 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.

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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. Reporting: No later than 3 calendar days after each meeting, the Contractor shall distribute minutes of the meeting to each party present and to other concerned parties, including the Contracting Officer. Include a brief summary, in narrative form, of progress since the previous meeting and report.

4. 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.

1.7 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.

2. Schedule interruptions during times when the facility is unoccupied.

3. Plan must be approved in writing by the Building Manager and the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's representative. If not approved, consult with the Building Manager, and revise and resubmit the plan until approved.

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 Building Manager and Contracting Officer's representative, and confirm that the responsible personnel are prepared to execute the shut-down and start-up of affected existing equipment, prior to each interruption.

1.8 SUBMITTALS

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

Section 01770, "Closeout Procedures."

B. Energy Conservation: Within 15 calendar days after commencement of construction, submit the energy conservation plan, followed by monthly implementation reports.

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

D. 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 in the project meeting room, temporary field office and at each temporary telephone location.

E. Conference and Meeting Minutes: Within times specified for reporting, distribute minutes to concerned parties.

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F. 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 - EXECUTION

2.1 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.

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.

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28. Theft or vandalism.

END OF SECTION 01310

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SECTION 01320 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes certain schedules and reports required for documenting the progress of construction during performance of the work.

B. Requirements for construction progress scheduling are included in this Section.

C. Coordinate the timing for preparation and processing of schedules and reports with the performance of other construction activities, and maintain a consistent and logical correlation between updated schedules and reports.

1.2 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULING

A. CPM Schedule: Prepare Contractor's Preliminary Construction Schedule and Construction

Schedule using acceptable software, acceptable software will be discussed at the task order level.

1. Develop preliminary network diagram in sufficient time to submit CPM schedule so it can be accepted for use no later than the day after the date established for the Notice to Proceed for projects lasting less than one month, 7 days after Notice to Proceed for projects lasting more than one month.

a. Failure to include any work item required for performance of this Contract shall not excuse Contractor from completing all work within applicable completion dates, regardless of Architect's approval of the schedule.

2. Establish procedures for monitoring and updating CPM schedule and for reporting progress. Coordinate procedures with progress meeting and payment request dates.

3. Use "one workday" as the unit of time. Include list of nonworking days and holidays incorporated into the schedule.

B. Preliminary Construction Schedule: Prepare a preliminary construction schedule for the project.

Submit the Preliminary Construction Schedule to the Contracting Officer within 7 calendar days after the date established for commencement of the Contract, unless otherwise required by the Construction Contract Clauses.

1. Provide a separate time bar for each significant construction activity. Coordinate each element on the schedule with other construction activities. Schedule each construction activity in proper sequence.

2. Schedule shall be time-scaled in not more than weekly increments, with the dates of the first day of each week indicated.

3. Completion of the Work shall be indicated in advance of the date established for completion of the Contract.

4. List submittals required during the first 90 calendar days of construction. Include the submittals required to maintain orderly progress of the Work and those required early because of long lead-time for manufacture or fabrication.

C. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Prepare and periodically update a comprehensive, fully developed, construction schedule. Base the Contractor's Construction Schedule on the preliminary construction schedule and whatever updating and feedback received since the start of construction.

1. Submit the initial Contractor's Construction Schedule within 60 calendar days after the date established for commencement of the Contact.

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2. Within each construction activity's time bar, indicate estimated completion percentages in not more than 10 percent increments and, as work progresses, place marks in the bars to indicate actual completion percentages.

3. Phasing: Arrange schedule to show how sequence of work is affected by requirements for phased completion, work by separate contractors, work by Government, Government furnished items, coordination with existing work, limitations of continued occupancies, noninterruptible services, partial completion for occupancy, site restrictions, provisions for future work, seasonal variations, environmental control, and similar provisions of the project.

4. Individual Work Stages: Show significant stages for each category or unit of work, including where applicable, but not necessarily limited to, submittals, purchases, mockups, fabrication, sample testing, deliveries, installation, testing, adjusting, curing, start-up and placement into final use and operation.

5. Area Separations: Arrange the schedule to separately show each major category or unit of work for each major area of construction. Indicate where each major category or unit of work must be sequenced or integrated with other work as necessary for structural completion, permanent space enclosure, and completion of mechanical and electrical work or completion of some other recognized stage of completion for overall work in that area. A major area is defined as a story of construction, a separate building or similar separation.

6. Updating: Provide an updated schedule in conjunction with each project meeting specified in Division 1 Section "Project Management and Coordination." In addition, revise the schedule after each event or activity that causes a significant change in the planned progress of the Work. Highlight or otherwise emphasis revisions for ease of identification.

7. Distribution: Provide one integrated Microsoft Project file and print and distribute copies of the initial Contractor's Construction Schedule, and each updated or revised schedule, to the Contracting Officer, as well as to subcontractors and other parties required to comply with upcoming scheduled dates. Post copies in the project meeting room and temporary field office.

1.4 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE

A. Prepare and submit a complete schedule of submittals within 10 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed.

B. The submittal schedule shall list all submittals required by the specifications, listed in order by the specification section in which they are required. Coordinate the Submittal Schedule with the Contractor's Construction Schedule and other related documents. The Submittal Schedule shall include the following information

1. Submittal Number.

2. Submittal Description.

3. Related specification section and paragraph numbers.

4. Category of Submittal (Sample, Shop Drawing, Certified Test Report, etc.)

5. Name of Subcontractor, if applicable.

6. Description of the part of the Work covered by the submittal.

7. Corresponding activity or event number on the Contractor's Construction Schedule, if applicable.

8. Scheduled date for first submittal (planned and actual dates).

9. Schedule dates for re-submittal of disapproved submittals (planned and actual dates).

10. Type of action by Contracting Officer's Representative (approved; approved as noted; not approved, revise and re-submit).

11. Date of action by Contracting Officer's Representative (planned and actual dates).

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C. Schedule a re-submittal for each submittal. Except where specified otherwise in the contract documents, provide not less than 14 calendar days for the review of each submittal and resubmittal.

1. Provide not less than 30 calendar days for review of each fire protection submittal.

D. Distribution: Initially submit 3 copies of the Submittal Schedule to the Contracting Officer for review. After the Contracting Officer's response, print and distribute revised copies to the Contracting Officer and entities designated by the Contracting Officer, and to subcontractors and other parties required to comply with upcoming submittal dates.

1. Post copies in the project meeting room and temporary field office.

2. When the submittal schedule is updated, repeat distribution and posting.

E. Updating: The Submittal Schedule shall be kept up-to-date by the Contractor. A current updated copy of the Submittal Schedule shall be submitted with each Contractor payment request and at other times as requested by the Contracting Officer, until all submittals are approved. Failure to provide the requested information, or delay in submitting required submittal may result in the payment request being returned to the Contractor until the required schedule or submittals are received.

1.5 SCHEDULE OF INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

A. Prepare and submit a schedule of inspections, tests and similar services required by the Contract

Documents within 30 calendar days after the date established for commencement of the Contract.

B. Coordinate the schedule of inspections and tests with the Contractor's Construction Schedule and other related documents. Prepare the schedule in tabular form, including but not limited to the following information:

1. Specification section number.

2. Description.

3. Identification of applicable standards.

4. Identification of methods to be used.

5. Number of inspections, tests or similar services.

6. Time schedule or time span.

7. Responsible entity.

8. Requirements for taking samples.

9. Unique characteristics.

C. Distribution: Submit copies of the schedule of inspection and tests to the Contracting Officer, entities designated by the Contracting Officer, and each party involved in performance of portions of the Work where inspections, tests and similar serviced are required.

1.6. REPORTS

A. Daily Construction Reports: Prepare a daily construction report recording the following information concerning events at the site. Submit duplicate copies to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative at weekly intervals.

1. List of subcontractors at the site.

2. List of separate contractors at the site.

3. Count of personnel at the site.

4. High and low temperatures, general weather conditions.

5. Accidents.

6. Meetings and significant decisions.

7. Unusual events.

8. Stoppages, delays, shortages, and losses.

9. Meter readings and similar recordings.

10. Emergency procedures.

11. Orders and requests of governing authorities.

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12. Change Orders received or implemented.

13. Services connected or disconnected.

14. Equipment or system tests and startups.

15. Partial completions or occupancies.

16. Summary of all work performed.

B. Material Location Reports: At not more than weekly intervals, prepare a comprehensive list of materials delivered to and stored at the site. The list shall be cumulative, showing materials previously reported plus items recently delivered. Include a statement of progress on and delivery dates for materials or items or equipment fabricated or stored away from the site.

Submit copies of the list to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative.

C. Field Correction Reports: When the need to take corrective action requires a departure from the Contract Documents, prepare a detailed report. Include a statement describing the problem and recommended changes. Indicate reasons the Contract Documents cannot be followed. Submit a copy to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative for approval.

D. Unusual Event Reports: When an event of an unusual and significant nature occurs at the site, prepare a detailed report. List the chain of events, persons participating, and response by the Contractor's personnel, evaluation of the results or effects, and similar pertinent information.

Submit a copy to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative immediately.

Advise the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative in advance when such events are known or predictable.

END OF SECTION 01320

QUALITY CONTROL 01400 - 1

SECTION 01400 - QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality control services to verify quality assurance requirements specified in the Construction Contract Clauses, individual specification sections and elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

B. The quality control services include tests, inspections and related actions, including reports, performed by the Contractor, independent agencies or governing authorities. These testing and inspection services are required for customized fabrication and installation procedures.

C. Specific quality control requirements for individual construction activities are included in the sections that specify those construction activities.

D. These services do not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for compliance with Contract Document requirements, and do not limit the Contractor's quality control procedures that facilitate compliance with Contract Document requirements.

E. Requirements for the Contractor to provide quality control services required by the Contracting Officer or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by the provisions of this section.

1.2 GOVERNING REGULATIONS AND AUTHORITIES

A. Obtain copies of applicable regulations and make these available at the Project site for reference.

1.3 RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Contractor Responsibilities: Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the Contractor shall provide for tests, inspections and other quality control services specified or required by authorities having jurisdiction. Costs for these services are included in the Contract price.

B. Where individual sections specifically indicate that certain tests, inspections or other quality control services are to be provided by a testing agency, the Contractor shall employ and pay for a qualified independent testing agency to perform the quality control services.

C. Contractor shall submit each testing agency's firm name, and credentials to perform the specified services, to the Government for the Contracting Officer's approval at least 15 calendar days before scheduled inspections or tests.

D. Retesting: The Contractor is responsible for retesting, including repeated inspections and other services, where results of the initial tests, inspections or other quality control services indicate noncompliance with the requirements of the Contract Document, regardless of whether or not the original test, inspection or service was the Contractor's responsibility. Costs for retesting, and for revising or replacing noncomplying construction, shall be the Contractor's responsibility.

E. Associated Services: The Contractor shall cooperate with agencies and others performing required tests, inspections and other quality control services, and shall provide reasonable auxiliary services as requested. Contractor shall notify the testing and inspection entities sufficiently in advance of operations to permit their timely assignment of personnel. Auxiliary services include but are not limited to the following:

F. Provide access to the work.

G. Furnish incidental labor and facilities necessary to facilitate inspections and tests.

H. Take…