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Scope of Work ADA Employee Entrance

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March 1, 2016

1.1 Project Description:

A. Contractor shall utilize a design-build (D-B) project delivery system providing all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to design and install a new employee entrance and sidewalk with ABA compliant exterior vestibule for additional security and weather protection for employees on the south face of the Lewiston SSA Office Building located in Lewiston, Idaho, in accordance with these specifications and attached drawing A101 and A102.

1.2 Performance Period:

A. The performance period for this contract shall be 180 calendar days from contract award to substantial completion. The Contractor shall commence all non-physical construction requirements of this contract; to include submittal of bonds and/or insurance documents, background investigation documents (as applicable), and material submittals within 15 calendar days after contract award. Notice to Proceed will be issued by the Contracting Officer upon acceptance by the GSA of all required documents, submittals and receipt of Security clearances. Physical work shall only be allowed after the issuance of Notice to Proceed.

B. Final completion shall occur no later than 30 days after substantial completion. Final completion includes, all site cleanup activities, punch list items, and closeout documents (see 1.5 Submittals).

1.3 Work Specifications:

A. Overall Objective (See Drawings A101 and A102)

1. Contract shall utilize a design-build (D-B) project delivery system wherein the design and construction aspects are contracted for with a single entity (the “design builder” or D/B). The general contractor shall act as the D/B lead and shall team with one or more design firms (i.e. architect and/or engineer), also known as the “design-build architect-engineer” (or D/B A-E). The D/B and the D/B A-E shall team together to accomplish both the design and construction portion of this design-build contract.

Only one contract shall be awarded to the D/B; changes to the D/B team (including use of an alternate D/B A-E) following award are not permitted unless approved in writing by the CO.

2. The D-B path shall have three phases:

a. Phase 1: 35% Design/Investigation Phase shall include site visits and 35% design drawings and specifications.

1. The D-B A-E shall provide all professional services and hire all needed subcontractors to survey, design and prepare documents specified.

2. All CAD documents shall comply with GSA CAD Guidelines. (See PBS/P-

100).

1617 19th Ave., 35% drawings shall be submitted to GSA within 45 days of award. GSA will review drawings and provide comments within 15 days.

3. A general list of GSA General Requirements – is shown in 1.3 A 3 General construction Requirements, to compliment the specifications the D/B Contractor shall assemble with their A/E and submit to GSA for final approval and use before construction begins. This list is not considered complete and only serves as a portion of the specifications and types of work contained in the entire project scope as guidance.

b. Phase 2: Final Design Phase with 95%, and 100% design submittals

1. A-E shall prepare a 95% and 100% design (drawings and specifications) for

GSA review and comment. Prepare detailed specifications for all the materials and methods of construction expected within the project.

2. Final documents shall be provided electronically in the following format:

CAD, PDF, and Word.

3. 95% drawings and specifications shall be submitted within 30 days of GSA’s approval of the 35% drawings. Allow 15 days for review by GSA. 100% drawings and specifications shall be provided within 15 days of GSA’s approval of the 95% drawings and specifications.

4. Prepare D-B Construction Time Line (Schedule): An estimated construction time line shall be provided for the entire project. This shall be an estimate based on the contractors’ expertise and historical data for similar projects.

Format of the construction time line shall be Microsoft Project compatible and match the work required.

c. Phase 3: Construction Phase

1. A-E shall ensure construction complies with details/expectations of the approved drawings and specifications.

3. General Construction Requirements to be included in A/E design and specifications

a. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials and equipment to remove existing shrubs, trees, and retaining rock wall in area of work. Protect landscaping to remain.

b. Contractor shall clear, grade, and trench for new concrete walk, vestibule slab and foundation walls.

c. Contractor shall selective demolition on exterior wall and existing concrete flatwork (as applicable) for new door location. Protect building finishes to remain.

d. Contractor shall use temporary fencing to protect work site during construction.

e. Contractor shall form and place concrete footings with reinforcement for new vestibule using appropriate rebar tied in to existing foundation walls.

f. Contractor shall form and place vestibule slab on grade with broom finish.

g. Contractor shall form and place new concrete sidewalk on a compacted gravel base.

h. Contractor shall frame exterior vestibule with appropriate structural metal framing and sheathing.

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i. Contractor shall install exterior lighting for sidewalk and area outside the vestibule employee entrance door.

j. Contractor shall install thin brick veneer system on exterior of vestibule to match existing brick of SSA office building.

k. Contractor shall install EPDM roofing systems to match existing over appropriate sheathing material and roof drain shall be piped into wall expelling water drainage down and out at base of wall assembly on the east side.

l. Contractor shall build out soffit and install soffit trim to match existing building.

m. Contractor shall paint all soffits and associated trim exterior surfaces and door with 1 coat of primer and 2 coats, interior 2 coats of appropriate paint. There shall be no skips, sags, runs, or holidays and paint shall provide uniform coverage. Apply additional coats if necessary for complete coverage. Paint shall be a first line product of a major manufacturer. Color and sheen to be selected and approved by GSA from manufacture’s full line of colors for this application.

n. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials and equipment to prevent overspray or splatter on all other surfaces, including landscaping.

o. Contractor shall provide infrastructure 1” conduit pathway for future keypads at approved door locations. (Keypads provided under separate contract by tenant agency.)

p. Contractor shall install all electrical conduit and junction boxes for light Fixtures and switches.

q. Contractor shall install return air register and duct in vestibule.

r. Contractor shall install electric door operators and actuator buttons on both doors.

1. Operator actuator buttons shall communicate with security keypads.

s. Contractor shall install insulation in walls to meet code.

t. Contractor shall install X type drywall with level four (IV) finish standards.

u. Contractor shall paint interior of vestibule and interior of new SSA office door way wall from corner to corner.

v. Contractor shall paint all interior surfaces; door and door frame both sides with 1 coat of primer and 2 coats of appropriate paint. There shall be no skips, sags, runs, or holidays and paint shall provide uniform coverage. Apply additional coats if necessary for complete coverage. Paint shall be a first line product of a major manufacturer. Color and sheen to be selected and approved by GSA from manufacture’s full line of colors for this application.

w. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials and equipment to prevent overspray or splatter on all interior surfaces, including window frame and door hardware.

x. Contractor shall prepare concrete floor surface and epoxy paint with a neutral color anti slip and stain industrial product.

y. Contractor shall install 4” rubber base inside of vestibule.

z. Contractor shall install new doors similar style and finish as existing

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aa. Contractor shall install interior light inside of vestibule using a 2x2 surface mounted LED light on motion sensor with 3500 lumens.

bb. Run electrical wire to door operators, actuator buttons, lights and energize each run.

cc. Contractor shall install supply duct and diffuser in vestibule.

dd. Contractor shall test and balance vestibule HVAC pressure.

1.4 Submittals:

A. Material submittals shall be provided to the Government no later than (NLT) 15 calendar days after award of contract. All submittals shall be accompanied by a completed GSA Submittal Transmittal Form (see attached). Clearly mark material submittals to identify which products and options are applicable to this contract (this is especially important with product data in which multiple items and/or optional items are provided for on the same sheet). The rejection of a submittal by the GSA COR (General Services Administration Contracting Officer’s Representative) is not sufficient reason to extend the contract performance period. Upon GSA COR acceptance of submittals, the GSA Contracting Officer (CO) will issue notice to proceed (NTP) to the Contractor. The actual Construction Period available to the Contractor will vary depending on the amount of time taken to complete the bonds, background investigations, and material submittal process. Allow 15 (fifteen) calendar days for review and approval of all submittals.

Contractor shall provide submittals and receive approval prior to ordering materials.

B. Administrative Record Review shall be provided by D-B for taking meeting minutes at each site visit, review meetings, and conference calls, or meeting held with an agency as part of this project. They shall distribute the minutes and shall maintain a project record to be turned over at the end of the project. D-B shall prepare and distribute a Meeting Report (minutes) within three (3) working days following all regular meetings, presentations, or other important but informal meetings with GSA and/or involved agencies. Meeting Reports shall be distributed to the COR and all meeting participants to ensure coordination and agreement on important issues.

C. Submittal items:

1. Project schedule

2. Schedule of values by area of work

3. 35%, 95%, and 100% drawings and specifications

4. Dust containment plan

5. Releasable carpet glue manufacture’s technical data and MSDS

6. Epoxy paint draw downs and manufacture’s technical data MSDS

7. Paint draw downs and manufacture’s technical data MSDS

8. Light fixture manufacture’s data and cut sheet

9. Door assembly and hardware manufacture’s product data sheets

10. Soundbatt insulation manufacture’s product data sheet

11. Rubber basemold manufacture’s data and samples

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12. Exit sign manufacture’s cut sheet and technical data

13. Closeout documents upon completion to include:

a. As built finish drawing/schedule for all surfaces by room

b. General waste disposal documentation

c. Key Sustainable Products documentation (see 1.7 B)

d. Warranties

e. Payroll Documentation (certified payrolls, SF1413s, etc.)

f. Final invoice and payment support documents.

g. Release of Claims

1.5 Security:

A. All workers shall pass a background screen prior to the start of the work.

1. The GSA Project Manager will provide the successful offeror with a partially completed electronic Contractor Information Worksheet (CIW) and OF 306 (samples attached). Paper copies of CIW’s will not be accepted. The CIW is required in MS Word document (Version 4 12/2010), and encrypted. Scanned pdf documents will not be accepted.

a. Submit the CIW and OF 306 electronically to michael.ladd@gsa.gov CIW’s shall be completed entirely including the GSA sponsor of the adjudication and all contract information. (Vendor name, contract #, award date, end date)

b. Form OF 306 shall be completed and submitted

2. Contractor fingerprints will be taken electronically at any of the USAccess/Managed Service Office shared credentialing centers. Once our security office receives a validated and legible CIW, the information from the CIW will be entered into GSA’s database, and then the contractor will be sponsored. Once sponsored, the contractor will be able to go on-line and make an appointment at any shared service credentialing office to get their fingerprints taken. Use the following website to locate shared credentialing centers: http://www.fedidcard.gov/centerlocator.aspx

3. All security information shall be submitted no later than 15 calendar days after contract award notice.

4. All workers shall display at all times the ID badge issued to contractors by the GSA.

5. All workers shall confine operations to areas permitted.

1.6 Specification Compliance Requirements:

A. Code and Design Standards:

1. The Contractor shall secure all needed permits and certifications and shall ensure compliance with federal, state, and local codes and design standards, latest editions, including, but not limited to the following as applicable:

a. International Building Code (IBC, International Code Council)

b. National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 (National Fire Protection Association)

c. Fire Protection Association Standards

d. ABA (Architectural Barriers Act) Standards.

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e. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Code of Federal Regulations Part 1910 and Part 1926.

f. Facility Standards for the Public Building Service, PBS/P-100 (2010): http://gsap100.wbdg.org/

g. OSHA safety regulations:

https://www.osha.gov/law-regs.html

1.7 Material Compliance Requirements:

A. Contractor shall reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous, irritating, and or harmful to the comfort and well-being of installers and occupants.

1. All adhesives and sealants used in interior of building used under this contract shall comply with South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule #1168 and Green Seal (GS) Standard for Commercial Adhesives GS-36.

2. Adhesives, sealants and solvents shall be no to very low VOC and environmentally preferred.

3. Use of a Premium Grade Low or No VOC Waterborne Interior Alkyd Wall Paint is required.

4. Paints and coatings shall not exceed Green Seal Standard GS-11:

http://www.aqmd.gov/rules/reg/reg11/r1168.pdf

5. Use of a Premium Grade interior water based paint and exterior surfaces oil based.

B. Key Sustainable Products (KSP): The use of KSP standards is mandatory. The Contractor shall specify the brand name and product that shall be used to meet each applicable KSP standard below. The Contractor shall provide the required data submittals to the Contracting Officer (CO) or their designee prior to the start of construction for approval. The CO’s designee will verify that the products submitted are compliant with these KSPs. The Contractor shall use standards listed in the Green Procurement Compilation https://sftool.gov/greenprocurement for other products not listed below.

1. Nylon Carpet

a. Standard: NSF 140 Gold certification; AND ≥ 10% post-consumer recovered content.

2. Interior Latex Paint

a. Standard: ≤ 50 grams per liter (g/L) VOCs post-tint (i.e. SCAQMD Rule 1113 standard).

3. Gypsum Board

a. Standard: Greenguard Gold certification.

4. Acoustical Ceiling Tiles

a. Standard: Meets the California Section 01350 standard for low-VOC materials;

AND total recycled content ≥ 20%; AND recyclable in a closed loop process;

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AND USDA Certified BioPreferred; AND Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) available.

5. Concrete (ready-mix and site-mix)

a. Standard: ≥ 15% fly ash OR ≥ 25% ground granulated blast-furnace (GGBF) slag.

C. No asbestos containing materials shall be installed in the performance of this work.

1.8 Recycling Requirements:

A. Maximum recycling of all construction & demolition debris required.

1. Divert demolition recyclable / reusable items and materials from landfills and incineration facilities to appropriate reusable material sites. Provide documentation of compliance to COR.

1.9 Additional Project Requirements:

A. Contractor use of premises:

1. Contractor shall supply their own dumpster. No waste shall be put in building dumpsters or containers.

2. On-site storage is not available except in area of work.

3. On-site parking is not available except for delivery of materials and waste removal.

4. All persons working for or under a General Contractor or Sub-Contractor shall maintain safely marked areas of work.

5. The building tenants shall have no functional disruptions resulting from the contractor’s planning and execution of project work.

6. Contractor shall provide notification of start date five work days in advance so that building occupants may be notified.

1.10 Work Hours:

A. All work which may impact (i.e.: noisy, disruptive) building occupants shall be performed after the normal working hours of the building occupants which are 7:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday unless approved otherwise by GSA.

1.11 Clean-up:

A. The contractor shall install protective measures to protect existing conditions and to contain dust and debris during construction to ensure a safe and irritant free work environment for building occupants.

1. Work shall provide for protection of all finishes and furnishings, and shall include cleanup of work site during and after work performed. Work shall include removal of all unused material, refuse and debris from the work area.

a. Dispose of all construction debris according to Federal, State and Local requirements.

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b. Work areas shall be free of debris and cleaned to a dust free environment prior to the end of the contractor’s work day.

B. If equipment or building surfaces are damaged, contractor shall repair to original specification.

1. Material used for touchup and repairs shall blend with the color and texture of surrounding surface and be applied in accordance with the manufacture's recommendations.

1.12 Inspections:

A. At least ten (10) business days prior to completion of construction, the contractor representative shall submit a request to schedule a walk through inspection with the GSA COR and Property Manager to identify any "punch list" items. The on-site contractor representative shall inspect the quality of work and identify and address discrepancies prior to holding the walk through with the GSA COR and Property Manager.

B. Punch list items identified during the walk-through shall be addressed within three (3) working days after the inspection.

1.13 Attachments:

1. Drawings A101 and A102

2. Submittal Transmittal Form

3. Sample CIW form

4. Sample OF 306 form

C. No asbestos containing materials shall be installed in the performance of this work.