SFC SOW GS-11P-10-YA-C-0091.pdf

PROJECT TITLE: Solar Power Site & Parking Lot Lighting Upgrades at Suitland

Federal Center Parking Lot, Suitland, MD

PROJECT NUMBER: N/A

SOLICITATION NUMBER: GS-11P-10-YA-C-0091

VOLUME: Project Requirements/Scope of Work

DATE: May 26, 2010

GSA Solicitation GS-11-P-YA-C-0052

Solar Power Site & Parking Lot Lighting Upgrade 1 Suitland Federal Center Parking Lot

VOLUME 1 - Project Requirements

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

1. PROJECT SUMMARY

• PROJECT TITLE: Solar Power Site & Parking Lot Lighting Upgrade

• BUILDING: Suitland Federal Center Parking Lot

• LOCATION: 4600 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD, 20746

• PROJECT CONTROL NO.:

• GSA WORK ITEM NO.: TBD

• ESTIMATED CONTRACT AWARD AMOUNT: Base between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00. Option between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00.

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 - Proposal Forms

3. CONTRACT TYPE

3.1 Lump Sum Contract: The Government contemplates the award of a lump sum contract, procured under Design-Build procedures to the successful offeror. The prices shall include, but shall not be limited to the following:

A. Professional Architect/ Engineer Services.

B. Contract Management.

C. Construction Services including Materials, Labor, and Supervision.

4. PROJECT GOALS

This lighting project is being implemented under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The overall objectives are to reduce energy consumption and improve the quality of parking lot and site lighting for building occupants working and visiting the Suitland Federal Center complex.

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

A. To prepare the required design and construction documents and to procure the work required for Suitland Federal Center parking lot and site lighting replacements and upgrades.

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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.

5. PROJECT SITE

5.1 The Solar Powered Site and Parking Lot Lighting Upgrade will be performed at the Suitland Federal Center complex. The Suitland Federal Center parking lot is located at the Suitland Federal Center complex, 4600 Silver Hill Road in Suitland, Maryland 20746. Existing security and site pole mounted fixtures do not operate properly; have exceeded their useful life; are energy inefficient; and, do not provide adequate lighting for safety and site security.

5.2 General: The Suitland Federal Center complex is located five miles from the U.S. Capitol and includes 226 acres in total area. GSA owns 185 acres, and the Navy owns a contiguous parcel of 41 acres at the SFC on which the National Maritime Intelligence Center is house.

The complex is bounded on the north side by Suitland Road, to the south by Suitland Parkway, to the east by Silver Hill road and to the west by the Washington National Cemetery. It is secured by two guard posts, and is surrounded by a high fence. To enter the complex, visitors must produce identification documents and receive passes at the guard stations, and government employees must exhibit security ID cards.

5.3 The Suitland Federal Center complex includes the following:

MD0778 and MD1822 – The Bureau of Census Headquarters MD0767 - The NOAA Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF), a new headquarters building completed in FY2006, MD0056 - The Washington National Records Center (occupied by the National Archives and Records Administration and the Department of Homeland Security), MD0781 - The Child Development Center, and, MD0070 - Suitland House

There are five buildings which are vacant and in various stages of disposal:

MD0035 - Federal Office Building 3 (FOB 3) MD0036 - Federal Office Building 4 (FOB 4) MD0044 - Suitland Federal Center 2 (SFC 2) MD0106 and MD0182 - two Heating and Cooling Plants

5.4 The Suitland Federal Center has five gates. Gates 1, 2, 3 and 4 are located on Suitland Road.

Gate 5 is the main gate and is located at Silver Hill Road. All visitors are required to enter at Gate 5. See Appendix I for map depicting parking and gate information.

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5.5 Site working conditions

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

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

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

6. PROJECT DETAILS

6.1 All arrangements for onsite survey and investigation required during the design phase shall be coordinated and scheduled through the Building Manager and COTR.

A. Comply with all building security provisions and HSPD-12 requirements.

B. Onsite survey work shall include visits to the site by experienced professionals and technicians to determine the locations, dimensions and extent of existing utility systems and the extent to which the existing systems must be removed, demolished, modified or relocated in order to accomplish the intent of the Contract. Prepare dimensioned drawings reflecting existing conditions. These drawings will be subsequently used for the preparation of demolition and as backgrounds for new construction work.

C. Concealed Conditions: Onsite survey shall be in sufficient detail by both contractor personnel and designers, to uncover existing conditions, both concealed and exposed, which may require demolition, relocation, temporary removal and restoration, or otherwise impact the construction process.

D. The design-build contractor shall comply with GSA Electronic Project Management (EPM) System requirements. See Appendix III – Section 01315.

6.2 BASE WORK – Provide interior parking lot and site lighting upgrades. New interior parking lot and site lighting shall be LED solar powered pole-mounted fixtures. Lighting systems are to be designed and constructed to allow GSA to obtain energy savings and to provide site security and safety. See Appendix I and II for site layout and existing lighting examples.

6.3

A. The design-build contractor shall meet with the GSA Building Manager, site security personnel, and GSA Project Manager to confirm customer requirements.

B. The design-build contractor shall survey the Suitland Federal Center Parking lot and electric systems, etc. to determine and document existing site conditions, interior parking lot pole-mounted fixture types, fixture locations, and electrical supply sources.

C. The design-build contractor shall prepare all calculations, design documents, and specifications for submission, GSA review, and approvals as described herein. Calculations shall include baseline energy calculations of existing systems. Energy calculations shall be provided for proposed lighting systems.

Photometric analysis shall be provided as described in the requirements document.

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D. Remove and dispose existing interior parking lot and site fixtures, poles, conduit, wiring, etc. Twenty-nine (29) existing parking lot and site pole-mounted fixtures are estimated to be removed. Approximately ninety percent of the existing pole-mounted fixtures use two (2) 400 watt lamps.

The remaining light poles are fitted with a single 400 watt lamp, and/or retrofitted with an additional 1000 watt lamp. Components shall be recycled to the greatest extent possible. The contractor shall provide GSA with verification of proper disposal and recycling.

E. Furnish and install new solar powered LED pole-mounted lighting systems, footings, solar arrays, batteries, controls, etc. as approved by GSA.

Integrate the new solar-powered parking lot and site lighting within parking lots number 1, 2, and 3 as approved by GSA. Twenty-nine (29) solar powered pole-mounted lighting systems are estimated to be installed. Solar lighting systems shall provide dusk to dawn lighting and are able to provide specified lighting levels in parking areas for at least 15 hours.

F. Restore all areas affected by demolition and construction. Light poles shall be finished where no painting is required; protected against corrosion;

designed to handle wind loads; and, installed per manufacturer’s specifications.

G. Provide training as specified.

H. Provide warranties as specified.

6.4 Option Work – Provide perimeter parking lot and gate area lighting upgrades. Lighting systems are to be designed and constructed to allow GSA to achieve energy savings and to provide site security and safety. See Appendix I and II for site layout and existing lighting examples.

A. The design-build contractor shall survey the Suitland Federal Center Parking lot, electric systems, etc. to determine existing conditions.

B. The design-build contractor shall meet with the GSA Building Manager, site security personnel, and GSA Project Manager to confirm requirements.

C. The Design-Build contractor shall prepare all calculations, design documents, and specifications for submission, and GSA review and approvals as described herein. Calculations shall include baseline energy calculations for existing perimeter lighting systems. Energy calculations are required for proposed lighting systems. Photometric analysis shall be provided as described in the requirements document.

D. Remove and dispose existing perimeter and gated area security pole mounted fixtures, poles, conduit, footings, wiring, etc. Components shall be recycled to the greatest extent possible. The contractor shall provide GSA with verification of proper disposal and recycling. Thirty-five (35) existing parking lot and site lighting fixtures and poles are estimated to be removed.

Existing pole-mounted fixtures use two (2) 400 watt fixtures and may include additional fixtures. Furnish and install thirty-five (35) new energy efficient perimeter security pole-mounted fixtures, footings, controls, wiring, etc. Perimeter parking lot lighting is to be installed within the Suitland Federal Center complex and adjacent to Silver Hill and Suitland

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Roads. Gates 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are affected. Perimeter lighting shall include controls, timers and have over ride switch capability.

E. Restore all areas affected by demolition and construction. Light poles shall be finished where no painting is required; protected against corrosion;

designed to handle wind loads; and, installed per manufacturer’s specifications.

F. Provide training as specified.

G. Provide warranties as specified.

LED Parking Lot

1. Energy Conservation Design Targets:

a) Site lighting shall meet the following lighting power density (LPD) requirements:

i. Lighting Zone 1 –Lighting Power Density maximum of

0.04 Watts per Square Foot

ii. Lighting Zone 2 – Lighting Power Density maximum of

0.05 Watts per Square Foot

iii. Lighting Zone 3 – Lighting Power Density maximum of

0.06 Watts per Square Foot

iv. Lighting Zone 4 – Lighting Power Density maximum of

0.08 Watts per Square Foot

b) Site lighting uniformity calculations shall not include facade lighting and/or building security lighting contributions.

2. Lighting Requirements

a) Site Lighting Requirements – Main Parking Area

i. Defined as the group(s) of parking spots comprising the majority of the site. The zone starts from the edge of the front aisle and extends to the center of the last driving lane

ii. Illuminance requirements of area:

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Table 1. Main Parking Area

Minimum Horizontal

Uniformity Minimum Vertical

Illuminance Ratios Illuminance

Lighting Zone 0 N/A N/A N/A Lighting Zone 1 N/A N/A N/A Lighting Zone 2 0.50 FC max:min ratio of

10:1 or less

0.25 FC

Lighting Zone 3 0.75 FC max:min ratio of 10:1 or less

0.50 FC

Lighting Zone 4 1.00 FC max:min ratio of 10:1 or less

0.50 FC

iii. Vertical illuminance in the center of Main Parking Area shall be taken at 5 feet Above Finished Grade (AFG) in all four cardinal directions

b) Site Lighting Requirements – Perimeter Parking Areas

i. Defined as the group(s) of parking spots on the perimeter of the site. The zone starts on the center of the farthest driving lane and goes to the boundary of the site.

Table 2. Perimeter Parking Area

Minimum Horizontal Uniformity Illuminance Ratios

Lighting Zone 0 N/A N/A Lighting Zone 1 N/A N/A Lighting Zone 2 0.20 FC max:min ratio of 10:1 or less Lighting Zone 3 0.40 FC max:min ratio of 10:1 or less Lighting Zone 4 0.50 FC max:min ratio of 10:1 or less

c) Site Lighting Requirements – Front Aisle

i. Defined as the driving/walking area from the façade of the building to the exterior edge of the nearest parking spot(s)

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Table 3. Front Aisle

Illuminance Ratios

Lighting Zone 0 N/A N/A Lighting Zone 1 N/A N/A Lighting Zone 2 1.00 FC max:min ratio of 10:1 or less Lighting Zone 3 1.50 FC max:min ratio of 10:1 or less Lighting Zone 4 2.00 FC max:min ratio of 10:1 or less

d) Site Lighting Requirements – Entry Drives, Bale and Loading Areas, Rear Drives

i. Entry drive defined as the roadway for entering and leaving the parking lot. The zone starts at the end of the public road and ends where the perimeter parking zone starts.

ii. Loading area defined as the roadway along the façade where loading and unloading for the building occur

iii. Rear drive defined as the roadway behind the building, where customer parking does not occur, and extends from the façade of the building to the edge of the site

iv. Illuminance requirements of area:

Table 4. Entry Drives, Loading Areas, Rear Drives

Illuminance Ratios

Lighting Zone 0 N/A N/A Lighting Zone 1 N/A N/A Lighting Zone 2 0.20 FC max:min ratio of 10:1 or less Lighting Zone 3 0.40 FC max:min ratio of 10:1 or less Lighting Zone 4 0.50 FC max:min ratio of 10:1 or less

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e) Site Lighting Requirements – Spill Light Control (Light Trespass)

i. The Lighting System shall produce less than the vertical illuminance listed in the table below at a point 5 feet AFG along the site boundary normal to the site per each Lighting Zone [to model in software create a continuous line around the perimeter of the parking lot that looks into the parking lot]:

Table 5. Site Lighting Trespass Maximum Vertical Illuminance Values

Lighting Zone Maximum Illuminance

Lighting Zone 0 0.05 FC

Lighting Zone 1 0.10 FC

Lighting Zone 2 0.30 FC

Lighting Zone 3 0.80 FC

Lighting Zone 4 1.50 FC

f) Security issues may require light levels exceeding recommendations in A through F; this must be determined during design through discussions with Owner. If necessary reference IESNA document G-1-03, section 4. If all the requirements are met in G-1-03, use an LPD multiplier of 1.50 for each of the Lighting Zones (LZ), or adjust multiplier as necessary to accomplish the required lighting level.

Lighting Design for Exterior Parking Lot Areas

Submit drawings showing fixture locations, fixture attachments to structures (show typical details), and provide the following:

1. Computer generated photometric analysis of proposed DAY 1 (defined as the initial illuminance values), of the lighting installation, submittal should include the following requirements:

a) Provide horizontal illuminance measurements (in footcandles) at grade. Spacing between measurement points should be 10 feet on center.

b) For compliance with light trespass requirements (see 1.3 F), provide summary of vertical measurements (in footcandles) at 5 feet AFG normal to the site boundary, along the site boundary. Vertical measurements should occur parallel to the pole and ½ the distance between the poles along the site boundary.

c) Computer calculation should use the following applicable LLF values: 1.0 LLD and 1.0 LDD.

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2. Computer generated photometric analysis simulating five years after project completion (defined as assuming numerous thousands of hours of operation) of the lighting installation, submittal should include the following requirements:

a) Provide horizontal illuminance measurements (in footcandles) at grade. Per IESNA LM-64-01, measurement points should be 10 feet on center.

b) For compliance with site lighting performance vertical illuminance requirements (see 1.3 B-E), provide summary of vertical measurements (in footcandles) at 5 feet Above Finished Grade normal to the center of the parking lot.

Vertical measurements should be taken in the center of the parking lot area.

c) Computer calculation should use the following applicable Light Loss Factors values: 0.70 Lamp Lumen Depreciation and 0.95 Luminaire Dirt Depreciation.

3. Luminaire photometric reports per IESNA LM-79-08 including:

laboratory name, report number, date, luminaire catalog number, luminaire, and light source specifications. Report shall contain lumen values in BUG zones per IESNA TM-15-07 and Roadway Type classifications, luminous Intensity, zonal lumen summary, and an iso-footcandle diagram per LM-64-05 as well as documentation that specified standards and test methods were followed.

SECTION 2 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

1. GENERAL

Provide the services of Registered Professional Architects and/or Engineers and Lighting Designer 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 Provide Design Services for the proposed work as outline in the attached Scope of Work.

3. STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Modifications to the building structure and structural site elements of any kind shall be included in the design documents and performed by a Registered Structural Engineer.

4. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Provide Design Services for the proposed work as outlined in the attached Scope of Work.

5. MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Provide Design Services for the proposed work as outlined in the attached Scope of Work.

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

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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 for inclusion in the report. Provided numbered captions below each image indicating the location and content of each photograph.

Color photocopies are acceptable for report duplicates.

(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.

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(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:

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

Solar Power Site & Parking Lot Lighting Upgrade 12 Suitland Federal Center Parking Lot 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 Provide Design Services for the proposed work as outline in the attached Scope of Work.

9. PHASING REQUIREMENTS

9.1 Work is to be scheduled where parking lot and site lighting is available at all time.

Temporary lighting shall be provided by the contractor if lighting systems are removed and cannot be replaced timely to maintain service.

9.2 The contractor shall submit for review a construction phasing plan that must be accepted by GSA.

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 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.

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C. Presentation to NCPC and CFA

11. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

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 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.

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.

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:

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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

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_standar ds_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.

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

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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 50%, 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.

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 (8) eight 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: (5) Five 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

Solar Power Site & Parking Lot Lighting Upgrade 16 Suitland Federal Center Parking Lot 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.

b.

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 The Suitland Federal Center Parking Lot is scheduled to be in operation throughout the length of construction and security requirements will be in place. The Contractor shall determine these locations and coordinate work with the security and access requirements with the Construction Engineer, prior to scheduling work in any such areas.

17.2 Coordination with Other Work Not in Contract: The Contractor shall coordinate the work of this contract with that of other contracts in the Suitland Federal Center complex at the time.

17.3 Construction Schedule and Phasing: All work shall be performed where possible, during “off-hours” (i.e., evenings and on weekend). Develop a phasing plan and work schedule in advance of performing work. Coordinate all work activity with the Contracting Officer’s Representative to ensure that proper security and access arrangements are made with the minimal impact on the construction schedule.

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17.4 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 Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR).

B. Comply with all building security provisions and HSPD-12 requirements.

19. CRITERIA GOVERNING DESIGN

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.

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

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(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 through 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.

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

www.nps.gov/streetscape/

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.

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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, 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

Solar Power Site & Parking Lot Lighting Upgrade 21 Suitland Federal Center Parking Lot 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.

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