GSA 01 32 20 Photographic Documentation.docx

Santa Teresa Land Port of Entry BRIC Santa Teresa, New Mexico Kahua #353

SECTION 013220 - PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

A. Regular Construction Progress Photos. Contractor shall document on a monthly basis, key components of the contract document. In addition, Contractor shall document milestones such as inspections, concrete/asphalt placements and other significant occurrences as necessary or with the daily reports.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Digital Photographs: Contractor shall submit and/or upload to (Kahua) PMIS electronic files of each view to the GSA. Submit image files within 3 (three) calendar days of taking photographs.

1. Digital Camera: Minimum resolution of 16 megapixels.

2. Format: Minimum 1080 by 720 pixels, in unaltered original files, with same aspect ratio as the sensor, un-cropped, in a folder named by date of photograph.

3. Identification: Provide the following information with each image description in file metadata tag:

a. Name of Project.

b. Project number.

c. Facility name/location where photo was taken.

d. Project region.

e. Name and contact information for photographer.

f. Name of Architect.

g. Name of Contractor.

h. Contract number.

i. Date photographs were taken.

j. Weather conditions.

B. Construction Videos: Contractor shall upload concrete/asphalt placements to (Kahua) PMIS each video to GSA within 3 days of recording. Videos shall

1. Identify each video with the same identification information stated under Digital Photographs.

2. Transcript: Photographer shall upload to (Kahua) PMIS an electronic narrative for each video with each video submission to GSA. Include the same label information as provided on the corresponding video.

C. Web-Based Photographic Documentation: N/A

1.3 USAGE RIGHTS

Comply with General Services Administration Acquisition Manual (GSAM) Clause 552.227-70, Government Rights (Unlimited). See the construction contract for more information.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PHOTOGRAPHIC MEDIA

A. Digital Images: JPEG format with minimum sensor size of 35 resolution minimum 1080 by 720 megapixels or greater.

B. Video Format: Standard definition DVDs or CDs.

1. Identification: Each copy shall have an applied label containing the same identification information stated under Digital Photographs

PART 2 EXECUTION

2.1 COOPERATION WITH PHOTOGRAPHER

A. N/A

2.2 CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS

A. Preconstruction Photographs: Before construction is started, photographers shall take photographs of the site and surrounding properties from different points of view selected by GSA. The contractor may choose to provide additional photographs.

1. Take not less than 10 photographs to show the context of the work area for exterior as required by the scope of services, of existing buildings and conditions adjacent to the project work area in sufficient detail to record the physical conditions at the start of construction.

2. Frequency: Take photographs weekly coinciding with the cutoff date associated with each application for payment.

3. Number: Take not less than 5 (Five) photographs each time, to best show the status of construction and progress since taking previous photographs.

B. Special Photographs: In addition to periodic photographs, Contractor shall take special photographs of subject matter for purposes of acceptance & turnover of each section of payment.

1. Frequency: Take special photographs at least 6 times during construction. Take at least 8 photographs each time, for a cumulative total of not less than 48 special photographs.

2. At the completion of an area, when requested by GSA and working with GSA representatives, provide 10 Ten exterior photographs as directed.

2.3 CONSTRUCTION VIDEOS

A. Video: Show area of construction and activities during concrete or asphalt placement. Continuous running time shall be displayed at all times. At the start of each video, weather conditions shall be recorded, including temperature reading at the project site.

B. Preconstruction Video: Before construction is started, photographers shall record video of the site and surrounding properties from different points of view selected by GSA.

C. Construction Period Videos: At intervals during construction, photographers shall record video of the project's progress from different points of view. Vantage points shall be selected by the photographer unless otherwise directed by GSA.

1. Frequency: Record videos monthly coinciding with the cutoff date associated with each application for payment.

2. Frequency: Record videos weekly, with timing each month adjusted to coincide with the cutoff date associated with each application for payment.

Recording Time: Minimum recording time for each video session shall be as necessary to show critical work in progress at significant stages such as concrete or asphalt placements.

END OF SECTION

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