ST E FENCES_Project manual_IFB 17 Feb 2017.pdf

Interim Fence Relocation

St. Elizabeths West Campus

Washington, DC

Issued for Bid

Specifications

Volume 1: Divisions 00 - 34

17 February 2017

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General Services Administration | Project Manual

PROJECT ST. ELIZABETHS: PHASE 2

GSA Project No. NDC 00256 Phase II Interim Fence Issued for Bid February 17, 2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

The complete Project Manual for this project consists of this entire bound volume that is not to be separated for any reason. The Contract Officer will not be responsible for any assumptions made by a Contractor or Subcontractor who does not receive a complete bound Project Manual containing all sections and documents listed in the Table of Contents.

The following listed documents comprise the Project Manual for the Project St. Elizabeths: Phase II Interim Fence. Where numerical sequence of Sections or Divisions is interrupted, such interruptions are intentional.

PROJECT MANUAL

Section No. Section Title Issue Date

DIVISIOON 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS GROUP

00 01 10 Table of Contents 02/17/17

SPECIFICATIONS GROUP

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 Summary 02/17/17 01 13 00 Delegated Design Requirements 01/31/17 01 14 00 Work Restrictions 01/31/17 01 21 00 Allowances 01/31/17 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures 01/31/17 01 27 00 Unit Prices 01/31/17 01 29 00 Payment Procedures 01/31/17 01 30 00 Electronic Project Management (ePM) Procedures 01/31/17 01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination 01/31/17 01 31 20 Critical Path Method Scheduling for short duration projects 01/31/17 01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation 01/31/17 01 32 20 Photographic Documentation 01/31/17 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01/31/17 01 35 93 Archeological Finds 01/31/17 01 40 00 Quality Assurance and Control 01/31/17 01 41 00 Structural Special Inspections and Testing Laboratory Services 01/31/17 01 42 00 References 01/31/17 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01/31/17 01 56 39 Temporary Tree and Site Protection 01/31/17 01 59 30 Security Regulations 01/31/17 01 59 50 Safety and Health 01/31/17 01 60 00 Product Requirements 01/31/17 01 70 00 Execution Requirements 01/31/17 01 73 10 Cutting and Patching 01/31/17 01 73 50 Fire Prevention Precautions for Hot Work 01/31/17

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Continued) 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal 01/31/17 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 01/31/17 01 78 10 Project Record Documents 01/31/17 01 78 22 Operation and Maintenance Documentation 01/31/17 01 82 00 Demonstration and Training 01/31/17

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 16 Selective Demolition 02/17/17 02 41 19 Selective Structure Demolition 02/17/17

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 10 00 Concrete Formwork 01/31/17 03 20 00 Concrete Reinforcement 01/31/17 03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 01/31/17 03 30 53 Miscellaneous Cast-in-Place Concrete for Site Applications 01/31/17

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

04 43 13 Stone Masonry for Miscellaneous Site Applications 01/31/17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 01/31/17

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 91 00 Painting 01/31/17

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 34 23 Prefabricated Guard Booths 02/17/17 13 34 33 Prefabricated Modular Office Trailers 02/17/17

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 Common Work Results for Electrical 01/31/17 26 05 19 Low Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01/31/17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01/31/17 26 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems 01/31/17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01/31/17 26 05 53 Identification for Electrical Systems 01/31/17 26 05 80 Electrical Provisions 01/31/17 26 09 23 Lighting Control Devices 01/31/17 26 24 16 Panelboards 01/31/17 26 24 19 Motor Control 01/31/17 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01/31/17 26 29 23 Variable Frequency Motor Controllers 01/31/17

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DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL (Continued) 26 41 13 Lightning Protection for Structures 01/31/17

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 10 00 Site Clearing 02/17/17 31 20 00 Earth Moving 02/17/17

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 12 13 Recycled Concrete 02/17/17 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 02/17/17 32 13 13 Concrete Paving 02/17/17 32 13 73 Concrete Paving Joint Sealants 02/17/17 32 31 00 Fences and Gates 02/17/17

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 49 16 Manhole Protection 02/17/17 34 75 12 Fixed Bollards for Site Work 02/17/17

APPENDIX

NOTE:

* Indicates new added section.

** Indicates replacement section for previously issued section of same name and number.

Section number and title in bold indicates revised section.

Section number and title with strike-through indicates section deleted from Project Manual.

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SECTION 01 10 00

SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

A. Project Name and Location:

St. Elizabeths West Campus Phase 2 Phase II Interim Fence and Guard booths 2701 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue Washington D.C.

B. Project Summary Description: The project includes but is not limited to the following Work:

1. The PHASE 2 interim fence installation adjacent to the existing fence between

Outpost 21 and 22, to the existing fence in back of Building 40, that follows a path as shown on the contract documents.

2. Civil engineering and landscape for the above.

3. Coordination and installation of two temporary modular office trailers for the

DHS use, including screening and access to the secured portions of the site for employees, visitors and construction personnel.

4. Mechanical ventilation, heating and cooling for the prefabricated structures, electrical, and security systems for the fences, gates and prefabricated buildings.

5. Demolition of a portion of a stone masonry wall along MLK avenue to create a new driveway entrance to the site.

6. The new GATE 3 entry to the campus by construction personnel for the construction phase of the project consisting of new fences, masonry walls and piers, rolling gates for vehicles access and a prefabricated guard booth.

7. Coordination with the DHS and their security consultant to provide the infrastructure for power and security to the above items 1-6.

C. The project was designed in conformance with the requirements of the General Services Administration.

D. Architect: The term Architect refers to the project designer. The Architect’s status relative to the construction will be stated in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to the pre-construction conference. The project was designed by:

Perkins + Will The Wrigley Building

410 N. Michigan Avenue Suite 1600 Chicago, Illinois 60611

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E. Construction Manager: The Construction Manager's status relative to the construction will be delineated in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to the pre-construction conference. The Construction Manager is:

AFG/Parsons St. Elizabeths West Campus 2701 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave SE Building 37A Washington, DC 20032

F. Partnering for this project is required. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to propose a Partnering firm and fee as described in Division 1 “Project Management and Coordination”.

G. Commissioning Agent (CxA): TBD

H. The Contracting Officer for the project is:

Bonnie E Echoles, Contracting Officer GSA, Office of Design and Construction (WPC) St Elizabeths West Campus Project Office 2701 Martin Luther King Avenue, SE Building 37a Washington, DC 20032 bonnie.echoles@gsa.gov Phone: (202) 561-7821 Fax: (202)373-0164

1.2 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

A. Work in existing facilities shall correspond in all respects with the existing conditions to which it connects, or to similar existing conditions, in materials, workmanship and finish.

B. Alterations to Existing Conditions: Existing conditions shall be cut, drilled, removed, temporarily removed, or removed and replaced, as necessary for performance of Work under the Contract. Work out of alignment, where exposed by removal of existing work, shall be called to the attention of the GSA. Necessary corrective work shall be as directed.

1. Replacements of existing conditions that are removed shall match similar existing conditions.

2. Unless otherwise indicated, existing structural members shall not be cut or altered without authorization by the Contracting Officer.

3. Conditions remaining in place, which are damaged or defaced during the

Work, shall be restored to the condition existing at time of award of Contract.

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4. Discolored or unfinished surfaces exposed by removal of existing conditions, that are indicated to be final exposed surfaces, shall be refinished or replaced as necessary to produce uniform and harmonious contiguous surfaces.

C. Existing structures will remain in place.

D. Existing utility services with related meters and equipment will remain in place.

E. Removed items indicated to remain the property of the Government shall be stored on site where directed by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall verify stored materials inventory log provided in the Appendix, and determine the suitability for the installation of the items listed.

1. The Contractor may elect to use stored materials which they have found to be suitable for installation in the locations indicated in the drawings and specifications.

2. The Contractor shall provide replacement materials for damaged/unusable materials as described in the section UNIT PRICES.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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Issued for Bid January 31, 2017

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DELEGATED DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Administrative and procedural requirements for assemblies and construction systems provided by a contractor under the delegated design procedure.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Delegated: Means delegated by the Government to a prime contractor.

B. Design: Means the planning, coordination, and graphic and written communication of a portion of the Work, including determination and engineering of system or assembly or system organization and structure, in response to functional requirements, arrangement and performance criteria indicated in the Contract Documents.

1.3 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor is to be responsible for delegated design Work, including design, engineering and performance.

B. Drawings of delegated design portions of Work are diagrammatic and are intended only to show:

1. Design intent of finished materials, profiles, shapes and forms.

2. Relationships between elements.

3. Location, identification, dimension and size of components, assemblies and accessories.

4. Schematic attachment details and diagrams of fasteners and connections.

C. Specifications for delegated design portions of the Work establish performance criteria for materials, products, systems, and methods of execution, along with minimum performance requirements for indicated portions of the Work.

D. The Government will review to determine whether or not the delegated component, assembly or system design complies with the following.

1. That the Contractor’s engineering shows substantiation of the specified performance criteria.

2. Conforms to specified performance requirements, including subsequent modifications.

3. Complies with the overall project design.

4. Can be appropriately integrated into the overall design of the project.

5. Review by the Government does not relieve the Contractor from compliance with the requirements of the delegated component.

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E. In the event of conflicts regarding the Contractor’s proposed delegated design solutions and the design intent of the Contract Documents, the decision of the Government will be final.

1.4 PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Design Requirements: Proposed delegated design solutions are to demonstrate compliance with the original design intent of the Contract Documents, as determined by the Government.

1. Unless otherwise defined by the Contract Documents, appearance of exposed elements, including member sizes, profiles and alignment of components, are to be within dimensional limits of section profiles indicated on the Drawings, and are to be consistent throughout the Project. Do not deviate from profiles, layouts or arrangements indicated without prior written approval from the Government.

2. Proposed delegated design solutions that exactly follow details indicated on the Drawings do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for design and performance of delegated design portions of Work.

B. Engineering Requirements: Engineer delegated design portions of the Work to meet or exceed specified performance requirements, to satisfy the requirements of the authorities having jurisdiction, and to provide structurally sound, water and weathertight assemblies capable of withstanding the specified in-service loads without failure.

C. Additional Requirements:

1. Fabricate, assemble and install delegated portions of the Work to accommodate the full range of manufacturing, operating and field installation tolerances of adjacent work specified in other Sections.

2. If required by the authorities having jurisdiction, submit shop drawings, specifications, calculations and other supporting data necessary for obtaining jurisdiction approval after they have been reviewed by the Government and prior to beginning installation. Pay fees incurred.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Coordinate and process submittals for delegated design portion of Work in same manner as for other portions of Work.

B. Design Data:

1. Submit engineering calculations demonstrating compliance with the requirements of Contract Documents and of the authorities having jurisdiction.

a. Provide calculations legible and that incorporate sufficient cross-references to shop drawings to make calculations readily understandable and reviewable.

b. Test reports are not acceptable as a substitute for calculations.

2. Structural Calculations: Include the following:

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a. Analysis of framing members.

b. Section property computations for framing members.

c. Analysis of anchors, including anchors embedded in concrete

d. Signature and seal of the qualified District of Columbia licensed

Professional Engineer responsible for their preparation.

C. Furnish appropriate certification from licensed fabricator shop or complete detailed inspection reports signed by each inspector performing unlicensed shop inspection to the Government before the Work affected by these inspections is delivered to the site.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Engineer Qualifications: Unless stated otherwise in other sections, provide the following:

1. Professional Engineer legally licensed and qualified to practice in the District of Columbia and experienced in, and having a minimum of ten (10) consecutive years providing the type of engineering services indicated in the Contract Documents.

2. Engineering services are defined as those performed for the design, fabrication and installation of components and assemblies similar in material, design, complexity and extent to those indicated in the Contract Documents for this Project.

B. Fabricator/Installer Qualifications: Firm with a minimum of ten (10) consecutive years of experience in the design, testing, fabrication, assembly, installation and coordination of specified components, assemblies and systems on projects similar in material, design, complexity and extent to this Project, and whose work has resulted in applications with a record of successful in-service performance. Submit evidence demonstrating the following.

1. The ability to coordinate and work with a qualified testing agency for testing exterior building envelope assemblies utilizing the recognized test standards of the industry on projects similar in material, design, complexity and extent of this Project.

2. The experience managing, scheduling, coordinating and maintaining on-time performance in conjunction with the successful projects and for the proposed project.

3. An in-place, comprehensive quality assurance and quality control program and procedures that demonstrates how it is being applied on the project.

Describe and demonstrate how the proposed comprehensive quality assurance and quality control program has been successful other projects.

4. The current resources, including currently-employed personnel, to produce the Work to the specified requirements.

5. The ability to produce proposal drawings, accommodate plant visits, and mockups, organization plans, project management plans and proposed schedules in conjunction with the bidding for this Project.

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2.1 MATERIALS

A. Provide products, materials, components and accessories required for a complete installation and operation in the proposed design, whether or not such items are indicated in the Contract Document Drawings or in the Specifications.

B. Provide anchors, attachments, hardware, inserts, fasteners, clips, bracing, framework, and similar items as required to meet specified design and performance requirements, and to anchor of delegated design Work to adjacent supports, or to related adjoining work, whether or not such items are indicated in the Contract Document Drawings or in the Specifications.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 DESIGN

A. Unless otherwise indicated or specified, maintain design intent and specified performance requirements of the Contract Documents.

1. If certain fabrication or erection methods, minor dimensional changes and detailing adjustments to the original design in the Contract Documents are required, indicate such on submitted Bid Proposal Drawings.

2. Prior to shop drawing submittal, obtain written approval from the Government for proposed changes and adjustments.

B. Engage a qualified licensed Professional Engineer to design connection details and determine fastener types and sizes.

1. Fasteners or connections are not to conflict with or require revision to the design profiles indicated on the Drawings or to the supporting work.

2. Connections are not to impose eccentric loading, nor induce twisting or warping to supporting structure.

3. Design connections to accommodate potential and actual misalignment of adjacent work within tolerances specified in other Sections.

3.2 SCHEDULE OF DELEGATED DESIGN ITEMS

A. Components, assemblies and systems delegated to the Contractor include the following:

1. Cold formed metal framing

2. Fences and supports

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WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

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

B. During the construction period, the Contractor shall have full use of the designated premises for construction operations, including full use of the indicated work site, limited only by the Government's right to perform work or retain other contractors to perform work on portions of the project.

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

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

2. Keep driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and available at all times to the Government, Government employees and to visitors. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

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

4. Maintain existing buildings in a safe and weather-tight condition throughout the construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations to the satisfaction of the government. Take precautions to protect the building, its occupants and the public during the construction period. A representative of the Contractor shall be available to arrive on site within one (1) hour of notice should an emergency occur.

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

6. Space on the premises will be made available for the Contractor's storage and related activities, provided that its use will not interfere with operations of the Government. Arrange and gain approval for use of this space through the Contracting Officer.

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

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8. Pollution producing equipment shall not be located near air intakes where airborne smoke or fumes could be drawn into the building. When not required for powering unloading operations, turn off engines when docked.

9. Smoking is not permitted in or around the building, see Facilities Management Regulation (FMR) Case 2008-102—3. Also see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 41 CFR Part 102-74.

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

11. Cell Phones: Contractor is to provide company cell phone during this contract.

All cell phones to be “on vibrate” at all times. Cell phones are only permitted in construction area and contractor’s office space.

12. No apparatus with an open flame is allowed to be used within the facility without the prior receipt of a burn permit. Contact the Field Office to obtain burn permits. Burn permits are required for each separate occurrence.

13. Permits: Refer to FAR 52.236-7

14. The work shall be sequenced to minimize disruption to building occupants, visitors, and maintenance activities. Coordinate work such that the existing active security fence will remain operational until the new fence is operational, at which time demolition of formerly active fence may begin.

15. Coordinate with the GSA Project Manager and the COR for site access.

16. Coordinate with the GSA Project Manager and the COR on correct response procedures for any building system alarms occurring during or resulting from the construction process.

17. All security and building systems outside the immediate construction area shall be kept fully operational during normal working hours. Outages or interruptions shall be coordinated with forms provided by the Project Manager a minimum of 72 hours prior to the outage.

18. Protect building site from flying debris.

19. Contractor shall perform a survey of the proposed “limits of Disturbance”

(LOD) and laydown area, and provide a stakeout for field review and approval. The contractor shall submit a Site Utilization Plan to the Government for review.

20. The Government reserves the right to control the sequence of construction.

Coordinate the sequence of construction with other contractors under GSA guidance.

1.2 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY

A. The Government will occupy the site during the entire period of construction.

Cooperate with the Government's representatives during construction operations to minimize conflicts, mitigate noise, and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work in a manner that does not interfere with the Government's operations.

B. The Government reserves the right to occupy, place, and install equipment in completed areas prior to Substantial Completion, provided such occupancy does

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not interfere with completion of the Work. The Government's installation of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

1.3 WORKING HOURS

A. Contractor’s General Working Hours: The Contractor working hours shall be generally established to occur from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Contractor may coordinate with GSA and DHS project managers to arrange working hours prior to, or after these generally established hours.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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ALLOWANCES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The Government is providing references included in this sub-section for information purposes only and is not intended to provide a comprehensive, all-inclusive list of any and all potentially relevant portions of the Contract Documents. Drawings and General provisions of the Contract, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and General Services Administration Acquisition Regulations (GSAR) contract clauses, and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administration and procedural requirements governing allowances.

1. Certain items described in the Contract Documents as allowance items. The purpose of allowance items is to defer selection of the actual products and systems to a later date when direction will be provided to the Contractor. The Contracting Officer will issue Modifications to incorporate allowance items in the Work after actual products and systems have been determined.

B. Types of allowance items may include the following:

1. Lump-sum allowance items

2. Unit –price allowance items.

3. Quantity allowance items.

1.3 SELECTION AND PURCHASE

A. At the earliest practical date after award of the Contract, advise the Contracting Officer of the date when the final selection and purchase of each product or system described by an allowance item must be completed to avoid delaying the Work.

Allowances must be included in all schedule submissions.

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Submit proposals for products or systems described by allowance items in the form specified for Change Orders.

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1.5 INF0RMATION SUBMITTALS

A. Submit copies of invoices or delivery slips to show actual quantities of materials delivered to the site for use in fulfillment of each unit-price and quantity allowance item.

B. Coordinate and process submittals for allowance items in same manner as for other portions of the Work.

1.6 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate allowance items with other portions of the Work. Furnish templates as required to coordinate installation.

B. Modifications base on an allowance item shall include cost to Contractor of specific products and systems selected by the Contracting Officer under allowance and shall include taxes, freight, and delivery to Project Site, Contractor’s costs for receiving and handling at Project Site, labor, installation, overhead, and profit.

1. If requested by the Contracting Officer, purchase additional quantities under unit-price or quantity allowances and prepare unused material for storage by Contracting Officer. Deliver unused materials to Contracting Officer’s storage space as directed.

1.7 ADJUSTMENT OF ALLOWANCE ITEMS

A. Modifications to an allowance item shall comply with the changes clauses and any other contract modifications procedures found in the Contract Documents.

B. Contracting Officer reserves the right to establish the quantity of work-in-place by independent quantity survey, measure or count.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine products covered by an allowance item properly on delivery for damage or defects. Return damaged or defective products to manufacturer for replacement.

3.2 PREPARATION

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A. Coordinate materials and their installation for each allowance item with related materials and installations to ensure that each allowance is completely integrated and interfaced with related work.

3.3 SCHEDULE OF ALLOWANCE ITEMS

A. Allowance item No. 01:

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PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The Government is providing the references included in this sub-section for information purposes only and is not intended to provide a comprehensive, all-inclusive list of any and all potentially relevant portions of the Contract Documents.

Drawings and general provisions of the Contract and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for substitutions.

B. Related Sections:

1. Division 01 21 00 Section "Allowances" for products selected under an allowance.

2. Division 01 60 00 Section "Product Requirements" for requirements for submitting comparable product submittals for products by listed manufacturers.

3. Divisions02 through 49 Sections for specific requirements and limitations for substitutions.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Substitutions: Proposed changes to the Contract Documents by the Contractor for products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction.

1. Substitutions for Cause: Changes proposed by Contractor that are required due to changed Project conditions, such as unavailability of product, regulatory changes, or unavailability of required warranty terms

2. Substitutions for Convenience: Changes proposed by Contractor or Owner that are not required in order to meet other Project requirements but may offer advantage to Contractor or Owner.

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1.4 SUBMITTALS for Cause or Convenience:

A. Substitution Requests: Per Submittal Procedures Section 013300 submit electronic copies through ePM of each request for consideration. Identify product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification Section number and title and Drawing numbers and titles.

1. Substitution Request Form: Coordinate with ePM and GSA Project Manager.

2. Documentation: Show compliance with requirements for substitutions and the following, as applicable:

a. Coordination information, including a list of changes or modifications needed to other parts of the Work and to construction performed by the Government and separate contractors that will be necessary to accommodate proposed substitution.

b. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitution with those of the Work specified. Include annotated copy of applicable specification section. Significant qualities may include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, sustainable design characteristics, energy and resource performance goals, warranties, and specific features and requirements indicated. Indicate deviations, if any, from the Work specified.

c. Product Data, including drawings and descriptions of products and fabrication and installation procedures.

d. Samples, where applicable or requested.

e. Certificates and qualification data, where applicable or requested.

f. List of similar installations for completed projects with project name, location and contact information of owner and architect/engineer of record.

g. Material test reports from a qualified testing agency indicating and interpreting test results for compliance with requirements indicated.

h. Research reports evidencing compliance with building code in effect for project, when applicable for the proposed substitution.

i. Detailed comparison of Contractor's construction schedule using proposed substitution with products specified for the Work. If specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within the Contract Time, include letter from manufacturer, on manufacturer's letterhead, stating date of receipt of purchase order, lack of availability, or delays in delivery. Provide a schedule fragnet with a time impact analysis to allow the Government to consider the proposed substitution.

j. Cost information, including a proposal of change, if any, in the Contract Sum.

k. Proposed substitution complies with requirements in the Contract Documents except as indicated in substitution request, is compatible with related materials, and is appropriate for applications indicated.

l. The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to provide a contractor's waiver of rights to additional payment or time that may subsequently become necessary because of failure of proposed substitution to produce indicated results.

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3. The Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (CO) or (COR) Action: If necessary, the Contracting Officer or COR will request additional information or documentation for evaluation. The Contractor shall be entitled to receive notice of action on submittals within a reasonable time, given the volume or complexity of the submittals and the criticality of the affected activities to Substantial Completion as may be indicated in the Project Schedule. The Contractor shall not be entitled to receive notice of action on submittals containing variations from Contract requirements in less than twenty working days.

1.5 Failure by the government to respond does not constitute acceptance of the proposed substitution.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Compatibility of Substitutions: Investigate and document compatibility of proposed substitution with related products and materials. Engage qualified testing agency to perform compatibility tests recommended by manufacturers.

1.7 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Modify or adjust affected work as necessary to integrate work of the approved substitutions.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Substitutions for Cause: Submit requests for substitution immediately upon discovery of need for change, but not later than 14 days prior to time required for preparation and review of related submittals.

1. Conditions: The Contracting Officer (CO) will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, the Contracting Officer (CO) will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

a. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.

b. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

c. If requested substitution involves schedule impact Contractor has identified time impact and a mitigation plan.

d. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of authorities having jurisdiction.

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e. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.

f. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the

Work.

g. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

h. If requested substitution involves more than one contractor, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all contractors involved.

B. Substitutions for Convenience: The Contracting Officer (CO) will consider requests for substitution if received within 60 days after the Notice to Proceed. Requests received after that time may be considered or rejected at discretion of the Contracting Officer (CO) or the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

1. Conditions: The Contracting Officer will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied.

a. Requested substitution offers the Government a substantial advantage in cost, time, energy conservation, or other considerations, after deducting additional obligations the Government incurs.

b. Requested substitution does not require extensive revisions to the Contract Documents.

c. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.

d. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

e. If requested substitution involves schedule impact Contractor has identified time impact and a mitigation plan.

f. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of authorities having jurisdiction.

g. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.

h. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the

Work.

i. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

j. If requested substitution involves more than one contractor, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all contractors involved.

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SECTION 01 27 00

UNIT PRICES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Unit price is defined in the Agreement.

B. A unit price provides an amount proposed by the Contractor and stated on the Bid Form as a price per unit of measurement for materials or services that will be added to, or deducted from, the Contract price by change order if the estimated quantity of the corresponding work required by the Contract Documents is increased or decreased.

C. Unit prices shall include access and all necessary material and labor costs, overhead, profit, taxes, shipping and other related expenses for the added or deducted work to complete designated items.

1.2 PROCEDURES

A. Measurement: Method of measurement for each unit price is specified in the specification section applicable to the work.

B. Verification: The Government reserves the right to reject the Contractor's measurement of work in place that involves use of an established unit price, and to have this work measured, at the Government's expense, by an independent surveyor.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 UNIT PRICE ITEM SCHEDULE

A. Provide unit price for replacement or additional items.

B. Provide unit prices for the following items for quantities or instances in excess of the lump sums or scope indicated on the drawings:

1. TBD

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SECTION 01 29 00

PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and to process Requests for Payment.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Schedule of Values: A detailed written statement (MasterFormat/Uniformat) furnished by the Contractor outlining the portions of the contract sum, which allocates values (price and percentage) for the various parts of the work and used as the basis for payment application and reviewing progress payments. The Agreement provides further detail.

B. Request for Payment: A contractor’s invoice and request for progress payment with substantiating information consistent with the approved schedule of values.

1.3 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Coordination: Submit completed Schedule of Values no later than 14 calendar days to prior to scheduled date of initial Requests for Payment.

1. Schedules for Phased Work: Where the work is separated into phases, provide

Schedules showing values correlated with each phase using the standard format referenced below.

B. Format and Content: Contractor shall be responsible to complete the GSA Schedule of Values Workbook and compile values into electronic Project Management (ePM) System. Contractor will enter values into workbook prior to ePM input and provide associated electronic baseline copy to contracting officer for record. Contractor will follow guidelines in the Schedule of Values workbook to support ePM upload.

1. Identification: Complete the following Project Identification fields in the

Schedule of Values:

a. Project Name

b. Project Number

c. Project Location, City, State

d. Base Contract Number

e. Task Order Number

f. Modification Number

g. GSA Project Manager

h. Contractor’s Name and contact information

i. Date of Submittal

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2. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of Requests for Payment and progress reports.

a. Work activity – (by division or specific work activity)

b. Dollar value of each specific work activity- both with an amount in dollars and whole cents, and as a percentage of the Contract Sum to the nearest one-hundredth percent. Adjust the amounts to total to the Contract Sum and the percentages to total 100 percent.

c. Each item in the Schedule of Values and Requests for Payment shall be complete. Include total cost and proportionate share of general overhead and profit for each item. (i.e. no stand-alone item for Overhead and Profit)

d. Modifications that affect value.

e. Update affected work branches and subordinate line items and resubmit the schedule of values before the next Request for Payment when Modifications result on a change in the Contract Sum.

f. Line item for mobilization and de-mobilization.

g. Line item for close out (% to be negotiated with GSA COR).

3. Options: Provide a separate Schedule of Values for each exercised Option.

4. Each item in the Schedule of Values and Requests for Payment shall be complete. Temporary facilities and other major cost items that are not a direct cost of actual work-in-place may be shown either as separate line items in the Schedule of Values or distributed as general overhead expense, at the Government’s option.

5. Revise and update workbook in ePM with all items affecting scope, schedule or cost, and resubmit within 14 calendar days as coordinated with Project Manager or Contracting Officer. Contractor shall provide a final as-built schedule at project completion. Update affected work branches and subordinate line items and resubmit the Schedule of Values before the next Request for Payment when modifications result in a change in the Contract Sum.

1.4 REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT

A. Requirements for Requests for Payment are in Section III, Terms and Conditions of the Agreement.

B. Each Request for Payment following the initial Request for Payment shall be consistent with previous requests.

1. Initial Request for Payment, Request for Payment at the time of Substantial

Completion, and final Request for Payment involve additional requirements.

C. Payment Request Times: Submit Request for Payment to GSA by the end of the month. The period covered by each Request for Payment is one month, ending on the last day of the month.

1. Submit one paper draft copy (aka. Pencil Copy) of Request for Payment to the

CO, or enter in ePM along with construction progress reports, seven days prior to due date for review by GSA. Provide documentation evidencing the cost of the work performed to be included in the Request for Payment.

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Resolve questions resulting from GSA review of draft Request for Payment and construction progress report prior to submitting Request for Payment.

D. Request Preparation: All payments must be executed by a person authorized to legally bind the Contractor.

1. Entries shall match data on the schedule of values and Contractor’s construction schedule. Use updated schedules if revisions were made.

2. Include amounts for work completed following effective date of previous

Request for Payment, whether or not payment has been received. Include only amounts for work completed as of the effective date of current Request for Payment.

3. Include amounts of Modifications issued before the last day of construction period covered by the Request.

E. Stored Materials: Differentiate between items stored on site and items stored off-site.

1. Provide Certificate of Insurance, and consent of surety to payment, for stored materials.

2. Provide supporting documentation that verifies amount requested, such as paid invoices. Match amount requested with amounts indicated on documentation.

3. Provide summary documentation for stored materials indicating the following:

a. Value of materials previously stored and remaining stored as of effective date of previous Request for Payment.

b. Value of previously stored materials put in place after effective date of previous Request for Payment and on, or before, effective date of current Request for Payment.

c. Value of materials stored since effective date of previous Request for Payment and remaining stored as of effective date of current Request for Payment.

F. Initial Request for Payment: Administrative actions and submittals that must precede or coincide with submittal of first Request for Payment include the following:

1. List of subcontractors

2. Schedule of Values

3. Contractor’s construction schedule or Agreement (startup, if not final).

4. Products List (preliminary, if not final).

5. Sustainable design submittal for project materials cost data.

6. Sustainable design action plans.

7. Schedule of unit prices.

8. Submittal schedule (preliminary, if not final)

9. List of Contractor’s Staff assignments.

10. List of Contractor’s principal consultants.

11. Copies of Building Permits.

12. Copies of authorizations and licenses from authorities having jurisdiction for performance of the Work.

13. Initial progress report.

14. Report of the preconstruction conference.

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G. Request for Payment at Substantial Completion: After GSA issues the Notice of Substantial Completion, submit a Request for Payment, less previous payments made for portion of the Work claimed as Substantially Complete.

1. Include documentation supporting claim that the Work is substantially complete and a statement showing an accounting of changes to the contract sum.

2. This Request shall reflect Notices of Substantial Completion issued previously for GSA occupancy of designated portions of the Work.

H. Final Payment Request: The Agreement provides further details.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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SECTION 01 30 00

ELECTRONIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT (ePM) SYSTEM

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PURPOSE

A. The Contractor shall use GSA’s web-based electronic Project Management (ePM) system, which is a fully configured version of Meridian’s Systems’ Proliance Construction Management Software. The link for the ePM minimum requirements:

https://insite.gsa.gov/portal/category/517870

1.2 DEFINITION

A. ePM is a web-based project management tool which provides GSA’s Public Buildings Service with an automated workflow, collaboration, document management and project management solution to help manage GSA design and construction projects. ePM is integrated with GSA’s gBUILD (Green Building Upgrade Information Lifecycle Database) to share project creation and data storage information.

1.3 PROIJECT COLLABORATION AND DOCUMENTATION

A. General:

1. The Contractor shall effectively manage the ePM database including maintaining adequate staffing levels and ensuring that personnel attend the mandatory GSA-Provided training sessions.

2. The Contractor shall use ePM to upload, store, capture, preserve, record, maintain, update, and route all project-related documentation to comply with GSA’s Document Security Requirements. Classifies material is not permitted to be stored in this program.

3. The Contractor shall use the workflow processes contained within ePM to submit and receive approval for all project deliverables.

4. The Contractor shall continuously monitor and review EPM to ensure the Contractor data is current through completion of the Close-out Phase of Construction.

5. The Contractor is required to store documents from their subcontractors and vendors in ePM. If a subcontractor or vendor does not obtain an ePM license, the contractor will be responsible for uploading and processing documents in ePM on their behalf.

B. Contents of ePM:

1. The Contractor is required to timely and accurately post, review, respond, and collaborate with other team members using the following features and/or workflow processes within the ePM system.

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2. As-Built Drawings and Specifications: The Contractor shall use the system to record all approved specifications as well as all as-built construction documents.

3. Budget and Cost Management: The Contractor shall provide estimates and work breakdown structure (WBS) to provide GSA with accurate budget/cost analysis.

4. Change Management: Cost Events, Potential Change Orders (PCO’s), and Change Orders will be managed by the ePM system and the Contractor shall be responsible for logging such requests into the system. All supporting documentation related to these processes shall be uploaded as attachments to the source information.

5. Closeout Documents: The Contractor shall upload any close-out related documents including, but not limited to: Certificate of Occupancy, Commissioning Report, Environmental Permits, Final Inspections, Final Occupancy Agreements, Life Safety and Fire Marshal approval, Operation and Maintenance Manuals, Release of Claims, Substantial Completion Certificate, and Warranty Certificates. All of the above items are included in a comprehensive ePM Closeout Checklist.

6. Contract Management: The Contractor shall provide administration of all contract tasks related to the project, including the contract schedule of values, modifications, and invoicing. All supporting documentation related to these processes shall be uploaded as attachments to the source information.

7. Daily Construction/Progress Reports: The Contractor identified in EPM…