US Tax Court Amendment No 2_3-16-10.pdf

3-16-10

This solicitation includes Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) building information. SBU documents provided under this solicitation are intended for use by authorized users only. In support of this requirement, GSA requires bidders/offerors to exercise reasonable care when handling documents relating to SBU building information per the solicitation.

Upon the Government’s receipt of your signed “Document Security Notice To Prospective Bidders/Offerors” under which you agree to abide by the requirements concerning Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) building information under this solicitation, the following documents will be issued to you by the Contracting Officer as part of Amendment No. 2:

• CD containing HVAC Improvements Phase II, US Tax Court (Amendment No. 2, dated 3-16-

10) – contains construction documents (drawings and specifications) for the following:

o Replace AHU’s, o Replace Refrigeration Plant, o Air Outlet Modifications, o Restore Zone Temperature Control

DRAWINGS:

AHU REPLACEMENT (RDC-81002) - Amended sheets for the Air Handling Unit Replacement project are as follows:

· M001

· MD401

· MD402

· MD403

· M401

· M402

· M701

AIR OUTLET MODIFICATIONS (RDC-91056), RESTORE ZONE TEMPERTURE

CONTROL (RDC-91082) - No changes were made to the Air Outlet Modifications project.

REPLACE REFRIGERATION PLANT (RDC-51203) - All sheets are being replaced except for G001, S001, F401 or in other words the following sheets are being replaced:

· S101

· S102

· M001

· M101

· M102

· M103

· MD401

· MD402

· M401

· M402

· M403

· M404

· M501

· M701

· M702

· E001

· ED101

· E101

GSA, National Capital Region

Request for Construction Documents Technical Specifications and Drawings

Solicitation # GS-11P-10-YA-C-0047

DOCUMENT SECURITY

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS/OFFERORS

This solicitation includes Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) building information. SBU documents provided under this solicitation are intended for use by authorized users only. In support of this requirement, GSA requires bidders/offerors to exercise reasonable care when handling documents relating to SBU building information per the solicitation.

REASONABLE CARE:

1. Limiting dissemination to authorized users. Dissemination of information shall only be made upon determination that the recipient is authorized to receive it. The criterion to determine authorization is need-to-know.

Those with a need-to-know are those who are specifically granted access for the conduct of business on behalf of or with GSA. This includes all persons or firms necessary to do work at the request of the Government, such as architects and engineers, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers, and others that the contractor deems necessary in order to submit an offer/bid or to complete the work or contract, as well as maintenance and repair contractors and equipment service contractors.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the person or firm disseminating the information to assure that the recipient is an authorized user and to keep records of recipients.

Authorized users shall provide identification as set forth below:

• Valid identification for non-Government users. Authorized non-Government users shall provide valid identification to receive SBU building information. The identification shall be presented and verified for each dissemination. Valid identification shall be all items (a) through (c), below, and including item (d), as necessary:

(a) A copy of a valid business license or other documentation granted by the state or local jurisdiction to conduct business. The license at a minimum shall provide the name, address, phone number of the company, state of incorporation, and the name of the individual legally authorized to act for the company. The business must be of the type required to do the work. A general contractor’s license may be substituted for the business license in states that issue such licenses. In the rare cases where a business license is not available from the jurisdiction, the information shall be provided and testified to by the submitter; and

(b) Verification of a valid DUNS Number against the company name listed on the business license or certification. Verification may be obtained through http://www.fpdc.gov, or by calling Dun & Bradstreet at 703-807-5078 to set up an account; and

(c) A Valid IRS Tax ID Number of the company requesting the information; and, as necessary,

(d) A Valid picture state driver’s license shall be required of person(s) picking up SBU documents.

Phone verification must be made to a previously validated authorized user that the individual(s) picking up the documentation is authorized to do so by the company obtaining the documents. SBU documents will not be released to any individual or firm who has not, either previously or at the time of pickup, supplied the required documentation as outlined in paragraphs (a) through (c), above.

2. Retaining and destroying documents. The efforts required above shall continue throughout the entire term of the contract and for whatever specific time thereafter as may be necessary. Necessary record copies for legal purposes (such as those retained by the architect, engineer, or contractor) must be safeguarded against unauthorized use for the term of retention. Documents no longer needed shall be destroyed (such as after contract award, after completion of any appeals process or completion of the work). Destruction shall be done by burning or shredding hardcopy, and/or physically destroying CD’s, deleting and removing files from the electronic recycling bins, and removing material from computer hard drives using a permanent erase utility or similar software.

3. Term of Effectiveness. The efforts required above shall continue throughout the entire term of contract and for what specific time thereafter as may be necessary, as determined by the Government. Necessary record copies for legal purposes (such as those retained by the architect, engineer, or contractor) must be safeguarded against unauthorized use for the term of retention.

4. Written agreement of disposal. For all contracts using SBU building information, the contractor shall provide a written statement that he and his subcontractors have properly disposed of the SBU building documents, with the exception of the contractor’s record copy, at the time of Release of Claims to obtain final payment.

Documents no longer needed shall be destroyed (such as after contract award, after completion of any appeals process or completion of the work). Destruction shall be done by burning or shredding hardcopy, and/or physically destroying CDs, deleting and removing files from the electronic recycling bins, and removing material from computer hard drives using a permanent erase utility or similar software.

The recipient acknowledges the requirement to use Reasonable Care, as outlined above, to safeguard the documents and, if not awarded, the contract (and at the completion of any protest/appeal process) will make every reasonable and prudent effort to destroy or render useless all SBU information received during the solicitation.

I agree that I will abide by this agreement and will only disseminate Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) building information to other authorized users under the conditions set forth above.

(Signature) (Date)

(Printed Name) (Title)

(Company Name and Address)

DUNS Number: _________________________________________

Verified: YES NO

IRS Tax ID Number: ______________________________________

Amendment No.2 - Supplement to the Contract Documents

Date of Issue March 16, 2010

United States Tax Court Building Sol No. GS-11P-10-YA-C-0047

NOTICE: This Amendment is issued by the Architect to all known individuals, firms or corporations who have obtained or received Bid Documents and Contract Documents on the project listed above. Bidders are required to acknowledge their receipt of this Amendment in the appropriate space on the Bid Form. The following Amendment information shall become an integral part of the Contract Documents. This information shall modify, adjust, clarify, and/or add requirements to the Contract Documents.

Contents of Amendment:

Modifications to the RFP Specifications Modifications to the Drawings

Modifications to the RFP Specifications: Volume I

Item Number

Section Number

Description

AD2-01 Cover Sheet

Add Project number PCN-SDCO3014 Add Solicitation number GS-11-P-10-YA-C-0047

Modifications to the RFP Specifications: Volume II

AD2-02 Exhibit

Add Exhibit 4 Guidelines for Photovoltaic System Installations" issued by Office of Energy and Environment dated October 9, 2009.

BUILDING

Sol. # GS-11P-10-YA-C-0047

AMENDMENT NO.2 UNITED STATES TAX COURT Page 2

PROJECT TITLE: American Recovery and

Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Design Build Re-Roofing and Photovoltaic (PV) System Project at the United States Tax Court Washington, DC

PROJECT NUMBER: PCN-SDC 03014

SOLICITATION NUMBER: GS-11-P-10-YA-C-0047

VOLUME: I OF III

Project Requirements

PROPOSAL CLOSING DATE:

TIME:

SUBMIT PROPOSALS TO: GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

1100 Pennsylvania Ave, NW; Suite 316 Washington, DC 20004

SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED (SBU)

PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

COPYING, DISSEMINATION, OR DISTRIBUTION OF THESE DRAWINGS,

PLANS,

OR SPECIFICATIONS TO UNAUTHORIZED USERS IS PROHIBITED

Do not remove this notice

Properly destroy documents when no longer needed

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VOLUME 1 - Project Requirements

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

1. PROJECT SUMMARY

• PROJECT TITLE: Install Photovoltaic Panels

• BUILDING: United States Tax Court

• LOCATION: Washington, DC

• PROJECT CONTROL NO.: PCN-SDC 03014

• GSA WORK ITEM NO.: GS-11-P-10-YA-C-0047

• ESTIMATED CONTRACT AWARD AMOUNT: $000,000.00 to $000,000.00

The work shall be designed and constructed as a Design-Build project.

2. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

2.1 Document Organization: The contract documents have been organized into three volumes as follows:

A. Volume 1- Project Requirements - This document

B. Volume 2 - Project Design and Specifications: Contract Drawings and Specifications produced by the Contractor's Architect Engineer under Section 2 of Volume 1, which, when approved and accepted by the Government shall become the basis for construction work under this contract.

C. Volume 3 - Bid Forms

3. PROJECT GOALS

3.1 Goals: The goals of the project include, but are not limited to:

A. To prepare the required documentation and procure the work required to install a roll out type photovoltaic system on a portion of the roof on the US Tax Court.

B. To establish work order priorities in order to carry work in a phased approach, taking into account the needs and desires of the tenant agencies and the realities of budget constraints and limitations.

C. All work disruptive to tenants shall be performed during "off-hours" (i.e. evening and night) and on weekends. The Contractor shall coordinate all work activity with the Building Manager and the Contracting Officer's Representative to ensure that proper security and access arrangements are made with minimal impact on the construction schedule.

D. Full compliance with all building's security regulations.

E. Provision of the necessary cutting, patching, and repair of the existing buildings.

F. Design shall be in accordance with OSHA and applicable building code requirements.

G. To preserve and enhance the cultural property.

4. PROJECT SITE

4.1 United States Tax Court, 400 Second Street, NW, Washington, DC 20217.

The U.S. Tax Court was constructed in 1974. It is a six-story building with one level below grade.

406 feet long by 120 feet wide, it occupies the east side of Second Street between D and E Streets, NW in the District of Columbia. The building contains chambers for approximately 32 judges and

United States Tax Court 2 of 16 2/8/2010 their staffs, 2 courtrooms (north and south), a ceremonial courtroom, administrative and support functions and a parking garage for 100 cars below grade.

4.2 The roofing systems were replaced in 2008-2009 and were designed as built-up roofing membranes applied directly to the surface of the structural concrete decks in a protected membrane assembly (PRMA) configuration for the Lower West, North and South roofs. Additionally, the center portions of the North and South Roofs have a Vegetative component. The Upper Penthouse and East portion of the roof have a built-up roofing membrane installed on multiple layers of insulation.

The center portion is approximately 9,600 SF.

4.3 Site working conditions (the following where divergent from, supersede provisions shown in Volume 2).

A. No space is available for a contractor's office in the building.

B. The only space available for storage of construction materials is the roof where the photovoltaic array will be constructed. The construction contractor is solely responsible for the security of this area.

C. No parking is permitted on site. No space will be allocated for a contractor's trailer.

D. Public toilet facilities will be made available to contractor personnel. The contractor is expected to leave the rest-rooms in clean and orderly condition for use by building occupants during the day.

5. PROJECT DETAILS

5.1 General: This section covers in general the existing building conditions and when taken together with other sections of this volume covers the expectations of the Government under this construction contract.

5.2 Existing Structure:

In 2009, the US Tax Court was reroofed. Two portions of the roof are covered with a vegetative roof, and two portions are re-roofed with a cool roof. One of these sections, the center section has the structural capacity to add a photovoltaic system.

A. Center (Upper) Roof Framing (location of photovoltaic array). The center roof framing is 8” thick, precast/prestressed concrete hollow-core planks with a composite light weight topping slab. Previous studies have indicated that the center roof framing system includes sufficient capacity for only 7 psf total roofing load maximum.

Existing roofing system accounts for approximately 6 psf of that available capacity.

Therefore, the only PV system meeting the structural criteria is a laminate (roll out) type system.

5.3 Existing Roofing System:

A. The US Tax Court has five primary roofing areas, one over each of the two end blocks, one over the cantilevered entry, one on which mechanical equipment is located and a long thin section connecting the two end blocks referred to in this project as the Center (Upper) roof, and containing about 9,600 SF.

The center roof construction consists of, from the top down, a 4-ply asphalt/fiberglass felt built-up roofing membrane with mineral surfaced cap sheet, perlite and polyisocyanturate insulation on a sloped structural concrete roof deck. The cap sheet is Energy-Star rated.

The photovoltaic system is to be installed on this roof.

5.4 SCHEMATIC PLANS AND DETAILS

The 2007 Roof Replacement drawings are attached to Volume II of this RFP for information only.

SECTION 2 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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1. GENERAL

Provide the services of Registered Professional Architects and/or Engineers, experienced in the type of work contemplated, to furnish design, calculations, field survey, drawings, and specifications covering the proposed work.

2. ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Coordinate the placement and detailing of the Photovoltaic system as well as any work required to route the power supply through the building.

3. STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 No modifications to the building structure is contemplated for this project.

4. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Prepare calculations and a design illustrating the type of Photovoltaic system, its interface into the building electrical system, the electrical power expected to be generated, and placement of all devises both on and in the building. Prepare working drawings and specifications for a photovoltaic system to be installed on various portions of the roof. See attached drawings indicating each area to receive a photovoltaic system.

5. MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 No mechanical work is contemplated for this project.

6. HISTORIC PRESERVATION REQUIREMENTS

6.1 All work shall be in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Rehabilitation of Historic Properties: http://www2.cr.nps.gov/tps/standguide/rehab/rehab_approach.htm

6.2 All recommendations shall be reviewed by the GSA Regional Historic Preservation Officer.

6.3 The design team must retain the services of a Historic Architect to complete the project.

A. The Historic Preservation Team Member (HPTM) must be involved in analysis and design of all alternatives leading up to decisions affecting restoration and rehabilitation zones of the property as defined in the Historic Structure Report (HSR).

B. The HPTM must review all submissions in their entirety for impact on restoration and rehabilitation zones. Incorporate the HPTM’s comments into the submission before delivery to GSA. The HPTM must certify in writing that the final submission meets the Secretary of Interior’s (SOI) Standards. If the submission does not meet SOI Standards, the HPTM must provide an explanation.

C. Submit three (3) sets of information necessary to achieve design concurrence by the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP). This should include but may not be limited to the following information:

(1) A brief project description, summarizing the project’s preservation issues and how they were resolved in design. This description shall be provided with each required submission.

(2) Provide special graphics as necessary to illustrate preservation issues.

Reduce drawings to 8 1/2 x 11 format or fold for inclusion in the report.

(3) Provide photographic documentation of locations to be affected by the project by submitting 4” x 6” color prints to document the existing conditions related to this project (including original negatives). Provide at least one photograph of each different type of space or façade, each historic finish material or assembly, and each different condition to be treated which are potentially affected by this project. Mount photographs on 8 1/2 x 11 paper

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(4) Provide annotated floor or site plans with numbers corresponding to photograph labels numbers and arrows showing the photographer’s location and the orientation of each photograph.

(5) Photocopy or provide excerpts of the applicable text and illustration from the building’s Historic Structure Report (HSR) to supplement the project description.

(6) Testing and Analysis: Provide mortar analysis as the basis for pointing specifications. This work must be performed by an architectural conservator specializing in the inspection and analysis of historic masonry materials.

Mortar analysis shall include on site visual and laboratory examination of building mortar in each type of masonry to identify existing problems and to determine the proper composition and application techniques for repointing including correct mortar joint profiles.

(7) Provide paint analysis to determine original paint colors. This work must be performed by an architectural conservator specializing in analysis of historic paints and finishes.

D. Outline Specifications:

(1) Reference the applicable HSR Outline Specifications in preparing contract specifications.

(2) Prepare contract specifications for work that affects restoration and rehabilitation zones requiring a restoration specialist. Reference the applicable HSR Outline Specifications where they exist.

E. Construction Supervision:

(1) Prior to construction start, review bidder competency forms submitted by prospective subcontractors to assure compliance with contract’s experience and skill requirements for each specialty named in specification section series 00900. Also, review any subcontractor substitutions submitted for restoration specialties during the course of the contract, applying the same requirements established for pre-award review.

(2) Review any submittal, which show new materials/equipment to be installed in restoration and rehabilitation zones to assure compliance with the projects approved design approach.

(3) Review any submissions proposing methods for protecting historic materials during construction.

(4) Conduct testing of on site samples to assure that specialty restoration work meets contract performance criteria.

7. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

7.1 Remove asbestos containing materials (ACM) that will be disturbed because of this project, if any.

Any asbestos-containing material (ACM) that will be disturbed as a result of the project shall be removed or handled as outlined in specification Section 02085 and/or 02085R.

7.2 The A/E will obtain the services of a qualified firm to conduct an asbestos assessment of the portion of the building scheduled for renovation. Qualified is defined as utilizing personnel who are U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) accredited AHERA Inspectors/Management Planners or Project Designers. The assessment is to include the following:

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A. Search for any existing documentation. Contact the GSA Safety and Environmental Management Branch at (202) 708-5236 to review existing documentation.

B. Perform a walk-through inspection.

C. Sample any possible ACM not identified in existing documentation. Sampling should conform to the requirements found in 40 CFR 763.85. (Note: Qualified is defined as utilizing personnel who are EPA certified as AHERA Inspector/Management Planners or Project Designers.)

D. Any ACM that will be disturbed as a result of the project shall be removed or handled as directed in GSA PBS P 5800.36, Real Property Management and Safety Policy Handbook. Any required asbestos abatement shall be included in the construction cost estimate as well as the contract drawings and specifications. Hard copies of Specification 02085 and 02085R are available from the Safety, Environment and Fire Protection Branch.

7.3 Any lead-based paint (LBP) that will be disturbed as a result of the project shall be removed or handled in as outlined in specification Section 02090. The A/E will obtain the services of an industrial hygiene firm to conduct a lead-based paint assessment of the portion of the building scheduled for renovation. The assessment is to include the following:

A. Search of any existing documentation. Contact the GSA Safety, Environment and Fire Protection Branch at (202) 708-5236 to review existing documentation.

B. Perform an on-site walk-through inspection to verify existing conditions.

C. Sampling of any suspect lead-based paint not identified in existing documentation.

D. If lead painted materials are available for destructive testing, such as window sashes or frames that have been removed, the components shall be subjected to TCLP analysis. This will more definitively address the issue of lead disposal in the contract documents.

E. Any required abatement and lead waste disposal shall be included in the construction cost estimate as well as the contract drawings and specifications. Hard copies of Specification Section 02090 are available from the Safety, Environment and Fire Protection Branch.

8. FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS

8.1 N/A

9. PHASING REQUIREMENTS

9.1 N/A

10. DESIGN SUBMISSIONS

10.1 Refer to PBS –P100 Facilities Standards for the Public Building Service, Appendix A – Submission Requirements. All submissions in each phase of work shall be given to the GSA in drawing and/or written form.

10.2 Sequential Submissions: The Contractor shall prepare and deliver design submissions as follows:

A. Design Development - approximately 35 percent documents showing typical conditions and typical solutions.

B. Design Development - approximating 95 percent (Pre-Final) and 100 percent (Final) documents accurately depicting/describing all work (demolition and new construction). Include all shop drawings with this submission..

C. Presentation to NCPC and CFA -

11. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

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11.1 Field Survey: Provide staff to survey the project site and to prepare dimensioned drawings reflecting existing conditions. These drawings will be subsequently used for the preparation of demolition and as backgrounds for new construction work.

11.2 Concealed Conditions: survey shall examine and record both exposed and concealed conditions that will impact the work.

11.3 Level of Development:

A. Following award, fully develop the project design to approximately 35% through the preparation of typical drawings, materials, specifications, calculations and studies as necessary to fully document and support design solutions. Calculations shall read logically from the initial assumptions, through the calculation phase to sizing and decision solutions.

B. Pre-Final and Final Design Documents. The "Final" working drawings submitted shall accurately depict/describe all work (demolition and new construction) to be performed within all areas delineated on the respective floor plans. All drawings submitted shall be complete in all respects, and shall fully support the minimum needs of the construction Contractor. Submitted drawings and specifications shall be final versions.

11.4 Time of Performance (TOP): Attend a Time of Performance (TOP) meeting with the Construction Engineer and Building Manager to provide an overview of the project and discuss how all GSA review comments have been addressed. Also discuss outages, phasing, switch over from the old to the new, working hours and any other special building requirements.

11.5 Product Data: Submit for review and approval all materials required to perform the work, including but not limited to: the photovoltaic system.

12. FINAL DESIGN DOCUMENTS

12.1 Shop Drawing Documents: The drawings submitted shall accurately depict/describe all work (demolition and new construction) anticipated to be performed within all areas delineated on the floor plans. Specifications for materials shall be included with the drawings and shall address only that construction work to be provided. Drawings and specification submitted shall be in final form and shall reflect resolution of all previous review comments, and shall have the professional seals and signatures of the reviewing Registered Professional Engineers and/or Architects.

A. Drawings shall clearly distinguish between new and existing work.

B. All drawings shall have included graphic scales.

12.2 As-Built Drawings: Shop drawings shall be continuously annotated showing solution to problems not encountered during survey period or anticipated. The government shall be apprised of all modifications and each solution shall be submitted for approval within 15 days of change.

Drawings shall have the professional seals and signatures of the reviewing Registered Professional Engineers and/or Architects.

13. DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, CALCULATIONS

13.1 Drawing Standards:

A. Drawing levels of detail and quality of representation shall adhere to the AIA guideline "Architectural Graphic Standards". All drawings must be uniform size. All drawings for the project shall be at least 712 x 609 and at most 1219 x 812, with each sheet including North-arrows, Key Plan, and graphic scales. All details and sections shall be "back referenced" to the appropriate drawings so that they are easily understood by those who have not been involved in their preparation. Title block shall be the GSA standard and shall include the project name and location.

13.2 CAD Standards

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A. The PBS CAD Standard should be followed for all CAD drawing formatting. The PBS CAD Standard should be obtained via the Internet at:

http://www.gsa.gov/gsa/cm_attachments/GSA_DOCUMENT/CAD_standards_R2NY 1-k_0Z5RDZ-i34K-pR.pdf .

B. All drawings must be uniform in size. The ISO "A" series are preferred metric sizes for design drawings. Each sheet should offer north arrows, key plans, and graphic scales. Minimum lettering height shall be 4 mm. All numerical references to length, temperature, pressure, energy, mass, weight, work, power, etc. shall be presented in metric units. Floor plans and elevations shall be at least 1:100 scale.

13.3 Metric Design Requirements

A. Design this project in metric units only. Prepare drawings, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates in metric units only. Do not use dual dimensions and units (i.e. in both English and metric). Use hard metric dimensions and units to the maximum extent feasible. All dimensions should be in millimeter (mm) only.

Building elevation references are also stated in meters.

B. Utilize the GSA “Metric Design Guide” (PBS – PQ260) in identifying the opportunities for incorporating hard metric products and systems in this project.

Domestically produced hard metric products shall be specified when they meet GSA guidelines regarding cost and availability. In the event a product is not available domestically in hard metric sizes, a non-metric sized product may be specified, and its data will be soft converted to a metric equivalent.

C. In repair and alteration projects determine which hard metric products identified are feasible for being incorporated. Indicate in all contract documents that shop drawings, product literature written correspondence and construction measurements are provided in metric measurements.

13.4 All drawings developed by the Contractor, if computer based, shall be prepared in a format which can be used directly, without conversion, on AutoCAD operating under Windows. Drawings shall be maintained on a compact disk (CD) with at least one back-up copy furnished with each original.

Drawing as "shop drawing" may be prepared by manual drafting.

13.5 Specifications included in Volume 2 shall be edited, expanded, or otherwise modified, as needed to reflect the design, and quality control standards proposed by the Contractor. Specifications, if computer based, shall be prepared in a format which can be used directly, without conversion, by WORD 97 operating under Windows. Provide specifications on a compact disc (CD) with one back-up copy.

13.6 Submit engineering calculations as required for all disciplines at each submission. Submit engineering calculations prepared and/or approved by the registered engineer of appropriate discipline. The cover sheet of calculations should be stamped by the engineer.

14. DESIGN REVIEWS

14.1 Government Review: The Government will review the Contractor's submission at the 35%, 95% and 100% complete stage of the project. Design reviews will be performed by Government staff.

14.2 Purpose: The Government will provide reviews of Contractor design submissions to verify adherence to contract requirements. Design reviews by the government are not to be interpreted as resulting in an approval of the Contactor's apparent progress toward meeting contract requirements but are intended to discover any information which can be brought to the Contractor's attention which might prevent costly errors and/or misdirection. The Contractor shall remain completely responsible for designing and constructing the project in full accord with the requirements of this contract.

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14.3 Resolution of Comments: The Contractor shall resolve all design review comments in writing, indicating one of the following: (1) Adoption and action taken (2) Adoption with Modifications and action taken, (3) Alternative resolution and action taken, or (4) Rejection. In cases other than unqualified adoption, the Contractor shall provide a statement as to why the reviewer's objection and/or recommendation is inappropriate. Design review comments shall not relieve the Contractor from compliance with terms and conditions of this contract. Contractor's comment resolution shall be transmitted to the Government within fourteen (14) calendar days of review comment receipt.

14.4 Specification/Calculations: These submissions shall use standard white bond paper or formatted sheets, 8-1/2" x 11", bound in other than metal prongs, organized in a logical sequence, tabbed to each section heading. Calculation shall be titled with each analysis clearly indicating subject/problem being studied, applied references, assumptions, and analysis of answer. All numerical references to length, temperature, energy, mass, weight, work and power shall be presented in metric units.

15. DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall provide the Government copies of all submission materials required for each Level of Development as follows:

15.1 Design Development Documents: The documents submitted shall consist of one (1) set of full-size and eight (8) half-size prints of the drawings, draft specifications and calculations. Submit all sets of these documents to the Project Officer for distribution.

15.2 Shop Drawings: Five (5) sets of full size prints for each phase.

15.3 As-Built Documents: The final "deliverable" design documents submitted shall consist of eight sets of full-size prints and final specifications.

16. CODE COMPLIANCE

16.1 Building Codes: All designs and construction work shall comply, as a minimum, with the latest edition of all applicable national and local codes and standards that govern federal construction.

Specifications in effect at the time of contract award shall be deemed to have legal force through the duration of this contract.

16.2 Submit a code analysis in the first review submission which addresses the specific portion of the building affected by this Project Description. The analysis should entail the following work:

A. Compile and List of applicable codes and Government Requirements documents.

B. List the applicable design document review authorities including the method of contacting them.

C. Prepare a comprehensive code analysis, which references each of the subsections of the codes and government criteria for this project. The code analysis should highlight any conflicts, which may exist between the codes and design criteria listed in this Scope of Work as they pertain specifically to this project.

D. Provide a synopsis of the pertinent code data, which applies to the work required by this Scope of Work on the cover sheet of the construction drawings. This list should include, as a minimum, the following information: the use group classification(s) and construction classification types(s). If applicable provide fire resistance ratings of the pertinent building elements, any special use and occupancy requirements, buildings occupant load, maximum length of exit access travel, and number of exits required.

Provide the following statement on the cover sheet:

“The design of this project conforms to the following applicable codes and Government requirements:”

a. (THE A/E IS TO LIST ALL APPLICABLE CODES AND

GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENT DOCUMENTS HERE)

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c.

The Architect and Engineer’s signed professional seal provided below this statement will certify compliance with the required design criteria and codes.

17. COORDINATION OF WORK

17.1 All work shall be coordinated with and approved by the following:

A. General Services Administration

B. Tenant Agencies

18. SITE INVESTIGATION

A. All arrangements for on site survey and investigation required during the design phase shall be coordinated and scheduled through the Building Managers and COTR.

B. The contractor shall comply with agency personal identity procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24, and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) number 201.

C. The contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor is required to have physical access to federally-controlled facility or access to a Federal information system.

D. See Section 01593 for further provisions.

19. CRITERIA GOVERNING DESGIN

19.1 Government Studies, Surveys, and Reports:

A. Historic Preservation Document #1 and #2, GSA PBS 1022.2 1981, and the GSA NCR Preservation Notebook Series and the National Park Service Preservation Briefs and Tech Notes, found in the GSA NCR Technical Resources Library.

B. Historic Structure Report:

19.2 Government Requirements:

A. PBS-P100 Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service, March 2003.

B. PBS-100–Child Care Center Design Guide, July 2003

C. PBS-PQ 250 – Value Engineering Program Guide for Design and Construction, Volume 1, December 1992.

D. PBS-PQ 260 – Metric Design Guide.

E. PBS-P 3440.5 – Project Estimating Requirements, August 24, 1981.

F. PBS-P 3440.7 – Estimating Construction Modifications, July 1983.

G. PBS-P 5800.36 “Real Property Management and Safety Policy Handbook,” May 10, 1994.

H. Life-Cycle Costing Manual for the Federal Energy Management Program, (NIST Handbook 135).

I. Instructions for Developing Construction Cost Estimates, October 1994.

J. Buy American Act

K. “General Guide for Editing Specifications”, April 1988.

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L. AIA Masterspec Specifications with GSA Division One Supplements and the following GSA Regional Specifications:

(1) Supplementary Instruction to Bidders Section 00120

(2) Supplementary Conditions Section 00800

(3) Competency Clauses-series for bidder and all specialists Section 00900

(4) Safety and Health Section 01546

(5) Asbestos Abatement Procedures Section 02085

(6) Asbestos Abatement Roofing Removal Procedures Section 02085R

(7) Avian Excreta Section 02087

(8) Removal and Incineration of Fluorescent Light Ballast's Section 02089

(9) Removal and Disposal of Lead Based Paint Section 02090

(10) Firestopping Section 07270

(11) Vertical Transportation Section 14200

(12) Supplemental Mechanical Specifications provided trough AIA Arcom

(13) Fire Pump System Section 15320

(14) Wet Pipe Sprinkler System Section 15330

(15) Dry Pipe Sprinkler System Section 15335

(16) (Preaction) (Deluge) Sprinkler System Section 15340

(17) Water Cooling Tower Deluge Sprinkler System Section 15341

(18) Wet Chemical Extinguishing System Section 15380

(19) Computer Room Fire Alarm System Section 16720

(20) Hard Wired Fire Alarm System Section 16722

(21) Multiple/Addressable Fire Alarm Systems Section 16723

(22) Elevator Smoke Detection System Section 16725

(23) Elevator Smoke Detection System (Multiplex) Section 16726

*NOTE: If this project requires specifications not provided by the AIA Arcom, GSA supplements or the specifications listed above; prepare specifications for those sections following the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) format and GSA’s “General Guide for Editing Specifications.”

M. United States Court Design Guide.

N. Standard Level Features and Finishes for U.S. Courts Facilities.

O. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) of the U.S. Green Building Council.

P. Environmental Management Technical Guides, GSA Safety and Environmental Branch.

Q. HUD document; “Lead Based Paint Interim Guidelines for Hazard Identification and Abatement” dated June 1995.

R. ADM 1022 and PBS 1022.2: GSA Procedures for Historic Properties.

S. The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, and Executive Order 11593.

T. Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, Revised 1992

(36 CFR 67).

U. Metric Guide for Federal Construction.

V. Preferred Metric Units for General use by the Federal Government, Federal Standard 376B, January 27, 1993.

W. “Streetscape Manual,” Architectural/Engineering Subgroup, August 1992.

www.nps.gov/streetscape/

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X. The National Capital Urban Design and Security Plan. www.ncpc.gov.

Y. Energy Policy Act of 1992 (PL 102-486).

Z. Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR), Temporary Regulation D-76.

19.3 Codes and Regulations

A. International Building Code (IBC) maintained by the International Code Council

(ICC).

B. For all projects, the egress requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 101), Life Safety Code shall apply in lieu of other code references.

C. For all projects, the electrical requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Electric Code, have been adopted by GSA in lieu to the technical electrical requirements of the ICC Electrical Code.

D. Occupational Safety and Health Regulations for Construction; 29 CFR, Parts 1926 and 1910.

E. Environmental Protection Agency Regulations.

F. The Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility guidelines (ABAAS) is mandatory on all GSA projects. Current GSA policy also encourages compliance with the requirements of the American with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) where those requirements are stricter than ABAAS. The A/E is responsible for checking whether there are local accessibility requirements. If they exist, the most stringent will prevail between local and ABA/ADA.

G. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards.

H. Applicable local codes and regulations.

19.4 Industry Standards

A. Occupational Safety and Health Standards.

B. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Publications.

C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

D. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Inc., Publications.

E. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Publications.

When conflicts in the above list occur, the A/E shall notify the Government, and the Project Officer will acquire the necessary interpretation and guidance for the A/E.

SECTION 3 - CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

1. GENERAL

The Contractor shall provide all the necessary labor, materials, supervision, management, quality control plan, and testing to produce work conforming to the contract documents.

2. APPROVED CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

After approval by the Government of drawings and specifications prepared by the Contractor's Architect/ Engineer, the following documents shall become the contract documents for this project and shall govern all aspects of construction:

A. Volume 1, Project Requirements

B. Volume 2, Project Design and Specifications as modified by the Contractor and agreed to by the Government, United States Tax Court 12 of 16 2/8/2010

C. Volume 3, Bid forms

D. Design development documents, shop drawings, and as-built drawings

3. CONTRACTOR'S STAFF

3.1 Shop Drawings/Product Data: The Contractor shall maintain one copy of all reviewed and approved shop drawings, product/catalog data including required product certification and laboratory test reports and a-built drawings. Upon construction completion, all copies of Shop Drawings/Product Data shall be turned over to the Government.

3.2 Manuals. The Contractor shall combine all product data submission material into hard copy manuals for reference during construction. Shop Drawings shall be bound with product data or separately bound in drawing racks. The manuals shall be divided into sections corresponding to design specification section headings. The Contractor shall maintain duplicate copies for the Government.

4. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES

4.1 Cutting, Patching, and Painting: Provide all cutting, drilling, and chasing to procure the work. Do not cut structural beams or major structural elements without the written review and approval of a Licensed Structural Engineer and the General Services Administration. Submit structural calculations sealed by licensed Structural Engineer to the Contracting Officer for approval. Patch areas with construction matching adjacent surfaces. Patched areas shall be neatly trimmed prior to patching. Feather all patches to provide a complete and finished surface. Paint all exposed work provided under the contract including all patched areas, exposed areas uncovered during demolition, to provide a complete and finished project. Paint patched areas plus surrounding areas to the nearest break in wall surface, or other building line to provide a neat and finished appearance. All paint shall match adjacent painted surfaces. Protect all surrounding areas including fixtures, furniture, floors and accessories from paint splatter and droppings. Clean-up and restore all areas splashed with paint. Firestop all penetrations through fire-rated walls, floor/ceiling, and roof/ceiling assemblies to maintain the required fire-resistance rating.

4.2 Working hours: Reference Specification, Section 01310 - Project Management and Coordination and Section 1 of Volume 1 and paragraph 5 of this section.

4.3 Cleaning: The premises will be occupied during performance of work under the contract. Reference Specification, Section 01310 - Project Management and Coordination.

4.4 Preliminary Inspection: Contractor shall examine all areas of the building, structure and site affected by the removal and demolition work, alterations and new construction work prior to initiation of design work.

5. COORDINATION OF CONSTRUCTION WORK

5.1 Government Occupancy: The building is scheduled to be occupied throughout the length of construction phase(s) and security requirements will be in place. The Contractor shall determine these locations and coordinate his work with the security and access requirements of such areas with the Construction Engineer, prior to scheduling any work in such areas.

5.2 Coordination with Other Work Not in Contract: The Contractor shall coordinate the work of this contract with that of other contracts in the building at the time.

5.3 Construction Schedule and Phasing: All work shall be performed during "off-hours" (i.e. evening and night) and on weekends. Develop a phasing plan and work schedule in advance of performing the work. Coordinate all work activity with the Building Manager and the Contracting Officer's Representative to ensure that proper security and access arrangements are made with minimal impact on the construction schedule.

SECTION 4 - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

1. GENERAL

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This section includes but is not limited to the following: Pre-bid services on the part of each bidder and the Government, Design and Construction Schedules, Bid Submission Requirements, Bid Assembly, Bid Evaluation and Award, Roles and Responsibilities, Quality Control Plan, Shop Drawings, Project Closeout.

2. DESIGN SCHEDULE

2.1 The design phase of the project shall be performed complete (including Government review time), within the time frame as indicated below after Notice to Proceed (NTP) for the design.

2.2 Coordination Meetings. Immediately after award, "mobilization" meetings shall be conducted to review contract requirements, address scheduling, introduce staff, and resolve questions. The meeting shall be initiated by the Contractor. (Also See Specification, Section 01310 - Project Management and Coordination, for additional requirements.)

2.3 The Government anticipates that the normal time required for the formal review and approval of submissions will be fifteen (15) working days from presentation to approval. The Contractor shall deliver all design documents required for review and approval by the government to the Contracting Officer's Representative in accordance with the following schedule:

Submission Required: Copies: 1/2 Size+Full Size Due:

A. 50% Submittal 8+1 4 wks after NTP (form 300)

B. Checkset Final (95%) Submittal 8+1 2 wks after approval

C. NCPC and CFA Presentations 16 reports Date TBD

D. TOP Meeting and Review submittal 2 wk after NCPC & CFA approval

E. Final (100%) Submittal 8+1 1 wk after NCPC & CFA approval

(One ea original vellums, unbound, four ea CDs of drawings, specifications cost estimates, Final Shop Drawing/Product Data. etc.)

F. PCCS (Post Construction Contract Services) and Site visits Duration of construction

Government rejection of submittals does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility of meeting the design schedule or construction schedule.

3. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

3.1 The contractor shall prepare a progress schedule in a time scaled bar graph format, utilizing the most current version of Primavera Project Planner “Sure Track” demonstrating complete fulfillment of all Work shown in the contract documents. See Section 01311 – CRITICAL PATH METHOD

SCHEDULING

3.2 Construction performance shall not begin on any work until all design documents required by this document have been developed and completed by the Contractor to the 100% Final Design Document stage, and reviewed and accepted for construction by the government. (Concurrently with shop drawings submittals.)

3.3 The construction phase of the project shall be performed complete (ready for use) within 120 calendar days after approval of final submittal. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

4. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 Contractor: The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the management (planning, supervision and contract coordination), design professional services, and construction (including all labor, equipment, materials and inspections) necessary to provide the design and construction services specified herein, complete and within established schedules, fulfilling all requirements of this document for a Design-Build contract.

4.2 Management. The Contractor shall provide individuals in the capacities of Contractor Principal, Project Coordinator, Construction Supervisor, and Inspection/testing Agent(s).

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A. Contractor Principal(s) shall have legal authority to represent the Contractor.

B. Project Coordinator shall be the single point of contact for coordinating with the Government.

C. Construction Supervisor shall coordinate construction work and associated contracts.

D. Inspection and testing agents must certify delivery and functional/ operating performance of contract work.

4.3 Professional Services. The Contractor shall provide all required design/engineering and consultant services by Registered Professional Architects and Engineers as described in this document.

A. Engineering/architectural principals and specialty contractor/ consultant principals shall have legal authority to represent associated firm(s).

B. Chief design engineers shall have…