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PROJECT TITLE: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Design Build Energy Retrofit Ronald Reagan Federal Office Building, International Trade Center, Reagan Garage

ADDRESS: 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004

PROJECT NUMBER: n/a

SOLICITATION NUMBER: GS-11P-10-YA-C-0049

VOLUME: Design Build Project Requirements

DATE: February 23, 2010

GSA Solicitation No: GS-11P-10-YA-C-0049

Property of the United States Government – For Official Use Only.

RFP Design Build Scope of Work Pages

I. DB SOW 5 - 28

A. Introduction B. Professional Services C. Construction Services D. Contract Administration and Bid Analysis

II. Energy Conservation Measures

A. Summary Chart 29 - 32 B. Base ECMs 35 - 96

5.1 Base Bundles

5.1.A ECM‐103 Fabric Speed Doors at Loading Dock 5.1.A.1 Sketch

5.1.B ECM‐202 Replace Pneumatic 5.1.B.1 Sketch 5.1.B.2 Spec Section 230900

5.1.C ECM‐204 Supply Air Reset

5.1.D ECM‐205 Temperature Set point Dead band

5.1.E ECM‐207 Optimize AHU Economizers

5.1.F ECM‐211 Enable Waterside

5.1.G ECM‐212 Optimize Cooling Towers 5.1.G.1 Sketch

5.1.H ECM‐213 Chiller Plant Optimization

5.1.H.1 Sketch

5.1.I ECM‐214 Chilled Water Pump VFDs 5.1.I.1 Sketch

5.1.I.3 Sample Cut Sheet

5.1.J ECM‐218 Optimize Garage

5.1.K ECM‐305 Steam Condensate

5.1.K.1 Sketch

5.1.L ECM‐416 Upgrade/Add Occupancy Sensor 5.1.L.1 Sketch

5.1.M ECM‐423 Add Daylight Harvesting

5.1.N ECM‐431 Grge/Dock Harvesting

5.1.O ECM‐432 Recircuit/Zone Pkg Grge/ Dock Ltg

C. Optional ECMs 99 - 176

5.2 Option ECMs to be bid

5.2.A ECM‐101 Exterior Door Weather‐

5.2.B ECM‐102 Public Entrance 5.2.B.1 Sketch

5.2.C ECM‐206 Demand Control Ventilation 5.2.D.2 Spec Section 23090x 5.2.D.3 Sample Cut Sheet

5.2.D ECM‐208 AHU Floor Isolation

5.2.E ECM‐210 AHU Intake Eliminator

5.2.F ECM‐216 Replace Steam Traps

5.2.H.1 Sketch

5.2.G ECM‐301 Low Flow Aerators

5.2.H ECM‐302 Low Flow Plumbing 5.2.K.1 Sketch

5.2.I ECM‐303 Domestic Hot Water Plant

5.2.L.1 Sketch 5.2.L.3 Sample Cut Sheet

5.2.J ECM‐306 Electric Water Heater Timers

5.2.K ECM‐404 More Efficient T8/Ballast

5.2.L ECM‐405 Measurement & Verification ‐ Electrical

5.2.M ECM‐406 Reduce Lamp Wattage

5.2.N ECM‐407 Upgrade Exit Signs to LED

5.2.O ECM‐408 Upgrade HID to Pulse Start MH

5.2.P ECM‐411 Emerg. Ltg on Bodine Relay

5.2.Q ECM‐412 Centralized Lighting Control System

5.2.R ECM‐413 Replace Centralized Ltg

5.2.S ECM‐414 Upgrade Stairwell

5.2.T ECM‐415 Upgrade Corridor

5.2.U ECM‐417 Operating Hrs via Schedule Change

5.2.V ECM‐421 Upgrade to Non‐planar Lens Fixtures

5.2.W ECM‐427 Replace Corridor CFL

5.2.X ECM‐428 Upgrade Atrium Lighting

5.2.Y ECM‐430 Upgrade Pkg Grge/ Dock Ltg

III. Division 1 Specifications 177 - 281

01100 Summary of Work 01140 Work Restrictions 01310 Project Management Coordination 01315 Electronic Project Management (EPM) System 01320 Construction Progress Documentation 01321 Network Analysis Schedules 01330 Submittal Procedures 01352 LEED Requirements 01400 Quality Control 01420 Reference 01500 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01524 Construction Waste Management 01595 Safety and Health 01600 Product Requirements 01700 Execution Requirements 01731 Cutting and Patching 01735 Fire Prevention Precautions for Hot Work 01770 Closeout Procedures 01781 Project Record Documents 01782 Operation and Maintenance Documentation 01810 Commissioning 01815 HVAC Commissioning 01820 Demonstration and Training

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

1. PROJECT GOALS

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

A. To prepare the required documentation and procure the work required to implement the approved ECMs from the Retro Commissioning report date February ??, 2010.

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 with coordination with the onsite building personnel. The buildings a operated from 6am-10pm. 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.

H. To provide for a more energy efficient building that is satisfying to the tenants.

I. To provide Full Building Commissioning

2. PROJECT SITE

2.1 This project is located at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20004.

The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (RRB & ITC) was dedicated in May, 1998. At 3.1 million GSF, it is the largest Federal building after the Pentagon. The complex is comprised of the Federal Office Building (FOB), the International Trade Center (ITC), and a structured parking garage containing approximately 2,000 spaces. Within the main structure, there are five, multi-story office towers connected by an atrium, three levels of public/private space (concourse, ground floor, and mezzanine levels) and four basement levels. The North Tower is commercially leased. Office spaces are also belowground level.

Major tenants in the Federal Office Building (FOB) are:

• US Agency for International Development (USAID) occupies 599,981 sf of office space plus 12,017 sf of joint use space;

• US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) occupies 527,601 sf of office space plus

10,571 sf of joint use space;

• The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) occupies 244,344 sf of office space plus 10,571 sf of joint use space;

• The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars occupies 102,042 sf of office space;

• The General Services Administration occupies 52,557 of office space,

• US Department of Commerce International Trade Administration (ITA) occupies

445,000 sf, including conference and retail space.

1.1 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. A space, of a maximum size of 144 square feet will be made available for storage of construction materials. The construction contractor is solely responsible for the security of this area.

C. During the contractor's working hours, parking is permitted on site.

No space will be allocated for a contractor's trailer.

D. Public toilet facilities on the floor involved in the works are available to contractor personnel.

3. PROJECT DETAILS

The facility houses about 7,000 employees and hosts about 20,000 visitors each week.

The building core hours depends on each tenant's operations and activities conducted in the public areas at night and on weekends. Generally, and with exceptions, office core hours extend from about 7am to 6pm. Normal evening events in the public areas generally extend to the early morning hours plus time required for breakdown and cleanup. The Food Court operates generally between 6 AM and 7 PM daily. Custodial work for Federal tenants is done mostly during normal office hours, with some extending to 10 PM nightly. Cleaning is done in the public spaces all the time. The parking garage is open daily until 2AM.

3.1 Base ECMs to be bid and incorporated

1. ECM-103 Fabric Speed Doors at Loading Dock

2. ECM-202 Replace Pneumatic Compressors

3. ECM-204 Supply Air Reset

4. ECM-205 Temperature Set point Dead band

5. ECM-207 Optimize AHU Economizers

6. ECM-211 Enable Waterside Economizer

7. ECM-212 Optimize Cooling Towers

8. ECM-213 Chiller Plant Optimization

9. ECM-214 Chilled Water Pump VFDs

10. ECM-218 Optimize Garage System Exhaust

11. ECM-305 Steam Condensate Heat Recovery

12. ECM-416 Upgrade/Add Occupancy Sensors

13. ECM-423 Add Daylight Harvesting

14. ECM-431 Upgrade Pkg Grge/ Dock HID to Fluorescent

15. ECM-432 Recircuit/Zone Pkg Grge/ Dock Ltg

3.2 Option ECMs to be bid

1. ECM-101 Vestibule Door Weather-stripping

2. ECM-102 Public Entrance Revolving Doors

3. ECM-206 Demand Control Ventilation

4. ECM-208 AHU Floor Isolation Dampers

5. ECM-210 AHU VFD Replacement

6. ECM-216 Replace Steam Traps

7. ECM-301 Low Flow Aerators

8. ECM-302 Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures

9. ECM-303 Domestic Hot Water Plant Upgrade

10. ECM-306 Solar Domestic Water Heating

11. ECM-404 More Efficient T8/Ballast Comb.

12. ECM-405 Measurement & Verification – Electrical

13. ECM-406 Reduce Lamp Wattage

14. ECM-407 Upgrade Exit Signs to LED

15. ECM-408 Upgrade HID to pulse start MH

16. ECM-411 Emerg. Ltg on Bodine Relay Xfr Device

17. ECM-412 Replace/Update Centralized Lighting Control System

18. ECM-413 Replace Centralized Ltg Control System w/ Distributed Ltg Control System

19. ECM-414 Upgrade Stairwell Lighting

20. ECM-415 Upgrade Corridor Lighting

21. ECM-417 Reduce Ltg Operating Hrs via Schedule Change

22. ECM-421 Upgrade to Non-planar Lens Fixtures

23. ECM-427 Replace Corridor CFL Downlights

24. ECM-428 Upgrade Atrium Lighting

25. ECM-430 Upgrade Pkg Grge/ Dock Ltg to LED

SECTION 2 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Design Tenure/Registration: The A/E personnel responsible for certifying design completion and/or sign-off of design drawings title blocks, must have a minimum of ten year's professional experience, and be a registered professional architect or engineer.

2.2 Past Performance: The A/E personnel responsible for certifying design completion and/or sign-off of design drawings title blocks, must have provided delivery services in their Type of Work proposed capacities for at least two major projects (construction value over $5 million) performed during tenant occupancy.

The project must have been similar to the scope, requirements, and complexity of this project. Also, at least one past performance project must have been developed Design-Build.

3. HISTORIC PRESERVATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

4. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 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.

4.2 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:

A. Search for any 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.

4.3 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.

5. FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS

5.1 All existing fire protection devices shall remain fully operational. If a system is taken out of service, approved temporary measures shall be taken to keep all fire protection requirements.

6. PHASING REQUIREMENTS

6.1 The Buildings operates from 6 AM to 10 PM, seven days a week for much of the year.

6.2 In General, the major pieces of equipment shall be serviced so only one piece is down at one time or during the off season.

6.3 The contractor shall submit for review a phasing plan that must be accepted by

GSA.

7. DESIGN SUBMISSIONS

7.1 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.

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

A. Design Development - approximately 50 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 GSA.

8. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

8.1 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.

AutoCAD floor plan drawings are available.

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

8.3 Level of Development:

A. Following award, fully develop the project design to approximately 50% 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.

8.4 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.

8.5 Product Data: Submit for review and approval all materials required to perform the work, including but not limited to: Transformers, Light Fixtures and Lighting equipment

9. FINAL DESIGN DOCUMENTS

9.1 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.

9.2 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.

10. DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, CALCULATIONS

10.1 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.

10.2 CAD Standards

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_s tandards_R2NY1-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.

10.3 Metric Design Requirements

A. English units may be used; however metric units shall be primary, with English units secondary and in parenthesis. Prepare drawings, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates in metric units. 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.

10.4 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.

10.5 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.

10.6 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.

11. DESIGN REVIEWS

11.1 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 Contractor.

11.2 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.

11.3 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.

11.4 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.

12. DELIVERABLES

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

12.1 Design Development Documents: The documents submitted shall consist of one

(1) set of full-size and (8) eight half-size prints of the drawings, draft specifications and calculations. Submit all sets of these documents to the Project Officer for distribution.

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

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

13. CODE COMPLIANCE

13.1 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.

13.2 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.

b.

c.

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

14. COORDINATION OF WORK

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

A. General Services Administration

B. Building Manager

C. Building Tenant representative

15. SITE INVESTIGATION

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

COTR.

15.2 Comply with all building security provisions. All personnel shall be 'escorted' at all times. Payment for escort services shall be included in the contractor's bid price.

16. CRITERIA GOVERNING DESIGN

16.1 The contractor shall prepare a detailed report to give estimated energy savings based on energy models given the contract proposed. Contractor shall include at a minimum (if applicable):

A. Gallons of water saved

B. KBTU/sf (Heating and Cooling)

C. Peak Power and Gas Demand

16.2 Government Requirements:

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

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

C. PBS-PQ 260 – Metric Design Guide.

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

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

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

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

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

I. Buy American Act

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

K. 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.”

L. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) of the U.S.

Green Building Council.

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

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

O. Metric Guide for Federal Construction.

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

Q. “Streetscape Manual,” Architectural/Engineering Subgroup, August 1992. www.nps.gov/streetscape/

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

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

16.3 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. Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) 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 that UFAS. The A/E is responsible for checking whether there are local accessibility requirements. If they exist, the most stringent will prevail between local and UFAS/ADA.

G. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards.

H. Applicable local codes and regulations.

16.4 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

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, C. Volume 3, Bid forms

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

3. CONTRACTOR'S STAFF

3.1 Personnel Qualifications: The Contractor shall exclusively utilize the Key

Personnel named and/or otherwise identified in the Contractor's bid submission materials to perform services required under this contract. In the event that any personnel named in the Contractor's Technical Qualifications Statement are unable to perform their duties due to death, illness, resignation from the Contractor's employ, the Contracting Officer's request for removal, or similar reasons, the Contractor shall, within five working days, submit to the Contracting Officer, in writing, the name and qualification of proposed replacement with equal or superior qualifications. No substitution shall be made without prior approval of the CO.

Any approved substitutions shall be made at no increase in the lump sum contract price.

3.2 Acceptance: The Contracting Officer (CO) shall accept or reject personnel proposed by the Contractor. The Contractor shall make a timely and prompt re-submittal to provide other personnel required to replace any that are rejected by the CO, both at initial submittal or any subsequent rejection or substitution of personnel.

3.3 Removal: The CO shall have the right to effect removal of any Contractor employee at any time during the duration of the contract if that employee is deemed to not be of the level of qualifications, competence or ability required under the contract, or if said employee is for any other reason found to be unsuitable for the work. In such case, the Contractor shall promptly submit the name and qualifications of a replacement.

3.4 Further Documentation: The Contractor shall provide further evidence or documentation of ability/suitability for their intended position if requested by the CO. At the CO's discretion this may include submission of a detailed resume, work examples or evidence, oral interview, testing, or other appropriate means.

3.5 Failure to Provide Qualified Personnel: Repeated failure or excessive delay by the Contractor to provide qualified personnel that meet the projects requirements and are acceptable to the Government to perform services contracted for may be deemed sufficient reason by the CO to terminate work as provided in the Termination for Default clause of this contract.

3.6 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.

3.7 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 AND PRICE ANALYSIS

1.1 Limitations for Use of Site: The building has limited space available for a

Contractor's "staging area". Furthermore, there is no on-site storage available.

The Contractor shall coordinate access with the Building Manager. Considerations of any anticipated impact of such limited space conditions shall be factored into the Contractor's bid, schedule of delivery, construction, phasing of work, and costs. Offerors shall determine and confirm space availability for construction materials with the Building Manager during the Pre-Project Conference. The Contractor is responsible to make arrangements for any additional "off-site" storage space needed to implement the construction work.

1.2 Site Access: Arrangements for Offeror's site access and Pre-Project Site Investigation shall be coordinated through GSA. Site related questions shall be addressed at the Pre-Project Conference or be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer.

1.3 References: Government issuances, handbooks, guidelines, and regulations, referenced in this document are available as described in Section 00120.

Referenced the Offeror at no cost to the government.

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. 35% Submittal 8+1 8 wks after NTP

B. Checkset Final (95%) Submittal 8+1 6 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 4 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 “P6” 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 within _____ calendar days after approval of final submittal.

A. The proposed prime Architect/Engineer must identify the means of providing the CAD services identified in Section 2, Paragraph 13.2.

B. Preliminary Quality Control Plan: The Contractor shall submit a preliminary Quality Control Plan which addresses the method for removal of old equipment, and delivery and installation of new equipment. All strategies proposed should be of sufficient detail that the government can determine that the Contractor has a clear understanding of the following: the occupying agencies mission, the logistics (proposed pathways, special equipment required for access) the architectural/structural impact, the noise abatement issues, and any other anticipated impact to the building and its tenants. Approval of strategies and methods for accomplishing the contract will take place on receipt of an acceptable final Quality Control Plan submitted in accordance with the Schedule of Design Submissions.

C. Sufficient and Qualified Staff Available to Meet Project Schedule:

Provide the present work load of the Offeror's proposed staff, both design and construction, and their availability during the proposed timeframe of this contract, D. Price Evaluation: The Government will be evaluating the Offeror's price in comparison to the Government's established cost limitations for the project.

3.4 Failure to Provide Qualified Personnel: Repeated failure or excessive delay by the Contractor to provide qualified personnel that meet the project requirements and are acceptable to the Government to perform services contracted for may be deemed sufficient reason by the Contracting Officer to terminate work as provided in the Termination for Default clause of this contract.

3.5 Coordination Meetings. Immediately after award, "mobilization" meeting shall be conducted to review contract requirements, address scheduling, introduce staff, and resolve questions. (Also, See Specification, Section 01310 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT & COORDINATION, and Section 01311 - CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING for additional requirements.)

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).

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 sign-off authority for involved disciplines.

C. Senior engineers/architects are those who have significant influence over design development.

4.4 Government. The Government will provide:

A. Review/Comment of design document submittals

B. Review of Shop Drawing and Product Data submittals

C. Inspections

D. Progress payments for design/construction

4.5 Contracting Officer (CO). The Government's Contracting Officer (CO) who has the authority to enter into, administer and/or terminate contracts and who may make related determinations and findings. The CO will designate to the Contractor in writing the roles and responsibilities of other Government officials as they relate to the execution of this contract.

4.6 Construction Engineer (CE): A representative from the General Services Administration's Public Buildings Service who will monitor contract/project progress, manage activities for the government, and report to GSA management during the course of the project. The Construction Engineer and the COR may be the same individual for this contract.

4.7 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The Contracting Officer's Representative may act for the CO within delegated authority limits. Unless otherwise noted, on behalf of the CO, the COR is responsible for the general administration and technical coordination of the project. The COR is the Government’s point of contact for post award information exchange, design submission reviews, construction inspection/tests, and all administrative duties associated therein.

5. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

5.1 General: The Contractor shall develop, provide, and maintain a Quality Control

Plan during the design development phase of the project, based upon the Design- Build contract requirements referenced within this Document. The Quality Control Plan shall address special factors impacting the construction of the project.

This aspect of the Quality Control plan is intended to establish and document the methods, measures, and procedures to be used by the Contractor for performance of the work in an "occupied" building during "off-hours" and weekends. In addition, the Quality Control Plan is also intended to document those inspections/tests necessary to assure the Government that product delivery, quality and performance requirements have been met, and serves as an inspection coordination tool between the Contractor and the Government.

5.2 Content: The Quality Control Plan shall identify and address the special factors impacting the construction and specify the considerations and provisions to be made by the Contractor during construction of the project. Consideration and provisions proposed to accommodate special factors impacting the construction shall be outlined, and described in sufficient detail to clearly indicate all facets of how they relate to the coordinated construction of the project. The Contractor is not relieved from any requirements specified in this document should they not be included in the plan. The Quality Control Plan shall also identify the equipment/system to be tested, exact test(s) to be performed, measured parameters, and the stage of construction development when test are to be performed. The Contractor shall organize inspection/testing of equipment in accordance with a recognized method which delineates all facets of construction. The method shall identify all equipment items, subsystems, and/or components which influence operation, function, quality or referenced on timeline charts to identify when tests should be performed. The Contractor is not relieved from required performance test should these not be included in the plan. Special factors impacting include but are not limited to:

A. Government occupancy of the building during construction.

B. Work hour restrictions C. Construction phasing D. Power outages.

E. Security and access requirements F. Staging and storage area space limitations.

G. Asbestos removal and disposal H. Lead paint removal and disposal

5.3 Format: Quality Control Plan documents shall use standard white bond paper or formatted sheets, 216 millimeters x 280 millimeters, bound in snap action three-ring notebooks, to allow insertion of changes. All text shall be typed. Tabs shall be provided according to category.

5.4 Submissions: The Quality Control Plan shall be prepared and submitted with the Intermediate Design Documents. Construction shall not begin until the Quality Control Plan is approved.

5.5 Updating: The Contractor shall update the plan at least two weeks prior to performing referenced tests, notifying the Contracting Officer's Representative of schedule and procedural changes.

5.6 Outline: The Quality Control Plan content/level of development for preparation of the Quality Control Plan is represented by the Outline below.

5.7 Test Parameters: For each component to be inspected/adjusted/tested, identify each test parameter and represent each operating condition and all control modes of operation. Tests shall document any observed deficiencies or improper operation. Tests shall identify capacity readings, normal operation of equipment and verification of required automatic controls.

5.8 Test Report: For each inspection/adjustment/test parameter, identify the test(s) to be conducted, methodology, adjustments contemplated, test result comparison to that of performance parameters, the date and time of test, and who will do the work. Consider the following as an example:

A. Test B. Test Method C. Adjustments D. Performance Parameters E. Actual Performance F. Test Occurrence G. Test Performed by

6. SHOP DRAWINGS/PRODUCT DATA

6.1 Submissions: The Contractor shall submit shop drawings and product data as stipulated herein and as specified in Specification Section 01330 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES as the second stage submittal. All submissions shall be made to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Prior to submitting shop drawings to the COR, the Contractor shall review the shop drawings for completeness and shall establish that the shop drawings meet the contract requirements.

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