GSA WNRC Retaining Wall-100_ Final Submission-Specifications.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

(100% FINAL Submission)

WASHINGTON NATIONAL RECORDS

RETAINING WALL PROJECT

SUITLAND FEDERAL CENTER

4205 SUITLAND ROAD; SUITLAND, MARYLAND 20746

Submitted to:

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

1800 F STREET, NW ROOM 4040

WASHINGTON, DC 20405

RFQ #47PM0420R0023

Submitted by:

JANUARY 11, 2022

PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

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RETAINING WALL DESIGN

WASHINGTON NATIONAL RECORDS CENTER CONTRACT#47PM0420R0023

Division Section Title

SPECIFICATIONS GROUP

General Requirements Subgroup

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 SUMMARY

01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 22 00 UNIT PRICES

01 29 00 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

01 30 00 ELECTRONIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT (EPM) SYSTEM

01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

01 31 20 CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING FOR SHORT (LESS THAN 9 MONTHS)

DURATION (OR SMALL) PROJECTS

01 32 00 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

01 32 20 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION GENERAL

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 36 00 CONSTRUCTION-OPERATIONS BUILDING INFORMATION EXCHANGE (COBIE)

01 40 00 QUALITY ASSURANCE & CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 REFERENCES

01 59 50 SAFETY AND HEALTH

01 60 00 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

01 70 00 EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

01 73 10 CUTTING AND PATCHING

01 73 20 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

01 77 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

Facility Construction Subgroup

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 01 00 MAINTENANCE OF CONCRETE

03 20 00 CONCRETE REINFORCING

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 23 00 EARTHWORK

31 26 00 FOAMED GLASS AGGREGATE

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

WASHINGTON NATIONAL RECORDS CENTER CONTRACT #47PM0420R0023

SUMMARY 011000 - 1

SECTION 011000 – SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Name and Location:

1. Retaining Wall design at Washington National Records Center

a. Address: 4205 Suitland Road, Suitland, MD 20746

b. Building designation: MD0056AG

B. Project Summary Description:

1. Based on the GSA Assessment design, GSA requires a design to determine the cause of the retaining wall failure and solutions to resolve the issue. The goal is to provide a retaining wall that is free from current failures and built to withstand the heavy truck traffic leading to the upper loading dock.

C. 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: MTFA Architecture, 3200 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207

D. Project Delivery Method: Traditional

E. Structural Engineer: McMullan and Associates, 11800 Sunrise Valley Dr. #430, Reston, VA 20191

F. Civil Engineer: Pennoni Associates, Inc. 13880 Dulles Corner Lane, Suite 100, Herndon, VA 20171.

G. All roles will be delineated in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to or at the pre-construction conference. The Construction Manager is:

H. The Contracting Officer for the project is: Harvelle Fuller

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 011000

WORK RESTRICTIONS 011400 - 1

SECTION 011400 - WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. The Contractor will review and document the existing conditions surrounding the project premises. Provide documentation to the Government prior to the commencement of any construction activity.

B. 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. 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.

5. Use of the existing loading dock facilities will be shared with Government activities on a first-come-first-served, wait-your-turn basis. The loading dock is available for the delivery of materials, tools, and supplies between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Cell Phones: Contractor is to provide company cell phone during this contract. All cell phones to be “on vibrate” at all times. If a telephone begins audibly ringing, the building guards will take the cell phone and hold until the end of the working day prior to the con-tractor leaving the property. Cell phones are only permitted in construction area and contractor’s office space.

11. 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.

12. Permits: Refer to FAR 52.236-7

13. The work shall be sequenced to minimize disruption to building occupants, visitors, and maintenance activities. To the greatest extent feasible, demolition work should not take place until supplies are on hand to perform new work.

14. Coordinate with the GSA Building Manager and the COR for site access.

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

16. All building systems outside the immediate construction area shall be kept fully operational during normal working hours.

17. Protect building site from flying debris.

1.2 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY

A. The Government will occupy the site and the existing building 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.

1.3 WORKING HOURS

A. Government Occupied Hours: Government personnel are scheduled to occupy the building during the following hours on weekdays, Monday through Friday, except for established Government Holidays 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

B. Government Unoccupied Hours: Government personnel are not scheduled to occupy the building during times not indicated as Government Occupied Hours.

C. Contractor's General Working Hours: The Contractor working hours shall be generally established to occur during Government Occupied Hours.

D. Contractor's Required Working Hours: The following work shall be performed during Government Unoccupied Hours:

1. Noisy and/or odor-producing work that may disrupt tenant operations in adjacent spaces.

2. While U.S. Courts are in session.

E. Work accomplished during Government Unoccupied Hours shall be performed at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor shall submit a proposed schedule and gain the Contracting Officer's approval at least 48 hours before proceeding with any work during Government Unoccupied Hours.

F. Temporary Suspension of Work: The Contractor shall suspend work during the period of [Insert date] and [Insert date]. Contractor shall not be entitled to an adjustment of the Contract price or time of performance as a result of this suspension of work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 011400

WNRC Retaining Wall Design 012200 - 1 Unit Prices

SECTION 012200

UNIT PRICES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. List of unit prices, for use in preparing Bids.

B. Measurement and payment criteria applicable to Work performed under a unit price payment method.

1.02 COSTS INCLUDED

A. Unit Prices included on the Bid Form shall include full compensation for all required labor, products, tools, equipment, plant, transportation, services and incidentals; erection, application or installation of an item of the Work; overhead and profit.

1.03 UNIT QUANTITIES SPECIFIED

A. Quantities indicated in the Bid Form are for bidding and contract purposes only. Quantities and measurements of actual Work will determine the payment amount.

1.04 MEASUREMENT OF QUANTITIES

A. Measurement methods delineated in the individual specification sections complement the criteria of this section. In the event of conflict, the requirements of the individual specification section govern.

B. Take all measurements and compute quantities. Measurements and quantities will be verified by the Owner.

C. Assist by providing necessary equipment, workers, and survey personnel as required.

D. Measurement by Area: Measured by square dimension using mean length and width or radius.

E. Linear Measurement: Measured by linear dimension, at the item centerline or mean chord.

1.05 PAYMENT

A. Payment for Work governed by unit prices will be made on the basis of the actual measurements and quantities of Work that is incorporated in or made necessary by the Work and accepted by the Owner, multiplied by the unit price.

1.06 SCHEDULE OF UNIT PRICES

A. Item: Concrete Patch Repair, SF ; Section 030100.

B. Item: Concrete Crack Repair, LF; Section 030100.

PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION - NOT USED

END OF SECTION

PAYMENT PROCEDURES 012900 - 1

SECTION 012900 - 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 & percentage) for the various parts of the work and used as the basis for payment application and reviewing progress payments. The Agreement provides further details.

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

1.3 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

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

A. Format and Content: Contractor shall be responsible to complete the GSA Schedule of Values Workbook and compile the 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

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 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

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resubmit the schedule of values before the next Request for Payment when Modifications result in 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. Each item in the Schedule of Values and Requests for Payment shall be complete. Temporary facilities and other major cost items that are not 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.

4. 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

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

C. 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 time of Substantial Completion, and final Request for Payment involve additional requirements.

D. Payment Request Times: Submit Request for Payment to GSA by the 1st 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 report seven days prior to due date for review by GSA.

Provide documentation evidencing the cost of work performed to be included in the Request for Payment. Resolve questions resulting from GSA review of draft Request for Payment and construction progress report prior to submitting Request for Payment.

E. 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 effective date of current Request for Payment.

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

F. 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.

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G. 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 per 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 preconstruction conference.

H. 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.

I. Final Payment Request: The Agreement provides further details

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 012900

ELECTRONIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT 013000 - 1

SECTION 013000 - 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 Systems’ Proliance Construction Management Software. Click on this 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 PROJECT 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. Classified material is not permitted to be stored in this system.

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 shall use ePM as the electronic filing cabinet for all project-related correspondence and submittals. The Contract Documents specify certain documentation https://insite.gsa.gov/portal/category/517870

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that the Contractor shall provide during performance of the Contract. For the avoidance of doubt, and unless specifically stated otherwise in the Contract Documents, in addition to any documentation that the Contractor submits to GSA as set forth in the Contract Documents. The current ePM Minimum Requirements can be found at:

http://www.gsa.gov/epm.

1.4 SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

1. The Project Schedule shall be produced using widely used, commercially available computer software that is capable of generating and monitoring a CPM schedule and is compatible with Meridian Proliance.®

1.5 EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING

A. Equipment

1. GSA will not furnish any equipment related to accessing ePM. ePM is web-accessible, and can therefore be accessed via any computer with an Internet connection. For up to date ePM desktop requirements: http://www.gsa.gov/epm.

B. ePM Training

1. GSA will provide no cost training to familiarize team members with the ePM system. The GSA Project Manager will ensure that appropriate personnel should attend training and what roles they will be set up within the system based on their project responsibilities.

C. ePM Support

1. GSA will provide ePM system administration and end user support, for the duration of the project.

1.6 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

A. An HSPD-12 security clearance is required to access ePM. Project Team members without an HSPD-12 clearance will need to work with the GSA Project Manager to initiate the clearance process, and request a temporary waiver for ePM access until clearance can be confirmed. A waiver means that once the individual’s HSPD-12 clearance is confirmed, an ePM username and password will be provided. For up to date GSA HSPD-12 information: www.gsa.gov/hspd12. Obtaining clearances vary in length and may take time to receive them.

1.7 DATA OWNERSHIP

A. GSA shall retain ownership of all data entered into the system and shall administer all information contained therein. And distribution of any system data shall be made upon request.

http://www.gsa.gov/epm http://www.gsa.gov/epm http://www.gsa.gov/hspd12

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1.8 DOCUMENT SECURITY

A. ePM security access levels ensure that sensitive documents can only be accessed by the appropriate personnel. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure their employees, subcontractors and vendors have the appropriate level of security to ensure document security.

1.9 REFERENCES

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 013000

PROJECT MANAGEMENT & COORDINATION 013100 - 1

SECTION 013100 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes certain administrative provisions for managing and coordinating construction operations, including but not limited to the following:

1. General project coordination.

2. Coordination drawings.

3. Conservation.

4. Administrative and supervisory personnel.

5. Conferences and meetings

1.2 GENERAL PROJECT COORDINATION

A. Coordination of Trades: Coordinate construction operations included in the various sections of the Specifications to provide an efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations included under different sections of the Specifications that depend on each other for proper installation, connection or operation. Keep pipes, ducts, conduit, and the like as close as possible to ceiling slab, walls, and columns to take up a minimum amount of space.

Locate pipes, ducts, and equipment so that they do not interfere with the intended use of eyebolts and other lifting devices. Assure all controls can be reached and operated.

1. Schedule construction operations in the sequence required to obtain the best results where the installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components before or after that part.

2. Coordinate installation of different components to provide maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service, testing and repair.

3. Minimize roof penetrations.

B. Notification: Prepare and distribute memoranda to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include notices, reports and meeting minutes as part of the memoranda.

C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of administrative procedures with other construction activities to avoid conflicts and promote orderly progress of the Work.

Administrative procedures include but are not limited to the following:

1. Preparation of schedules.

2. Delivery and processing of submittals.

3. Progress meetings.

4. Project closeout activities.

1.3 COORDINATION DRAWINGS

D. Prepare coordination drawings and/or BIM model and data where coordination is needed for installation of products and materials fabricated by separate entities, and prepare coordination

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drawings where limited space availability necessitates maximum use of the space for efficient installation of different components.

1. Show the relationship of components from the separate shop drawings. Indicate functional and spatial relationships of components of architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical systems

2. Indicate required installation sequences.

3. Indicate minimum access space requirements for routine maintenance and for anticipated replacement of components during the life of the installation.

4. Show locations and sizes of all access doors on vertical and horizontal surfaces throughout the facility.

5. Provide vertical and horizontal dimensions necessary to locate each component and avoid conflicts within the space.

6. Comply with shop drawing requirements for sheet size and submittal methods specified in Division 1 Section "Submittal Procedures.

E. Work installed prior to approval of coordination drawings shall be at the Contractor’s risk.

Subsequent relocations required to avoid interferences shall be made without additional expense to the Government. In case interference develops, the Government will decide which work shall be relocated, regardless of which was installed first.

F. Digital Data Files of Coordination Drawings: Prepare coordination digital data files in accordance with the following requirements:

1. File Preparation Format: Same digital data software program, version, and operating system as the original Drawings.

2. File Submittal Format: Same digital data software program, version, and operating system as the original Drawings and Portable Document Format (PDF).

3. GSA will furnish Contractor one set of digital data files of the Drawings for use in preparing coordination digital data files.

a. GSA makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of digital data files as they relate to the Drawings.

b. Digital Data Software Program: AutoCAD.

c. Execute a data licensing agreement in a form acceptable to the GSA, if required for

Project.

1.3 CONSERVATION

A. Coordinate conservation of energy, water and materials in the conduct of construction operation.

Salvage materials and equipment involved in the performance of, but not incorporated into, the Work.

B. Comply with Green Purchasing Plan requirements.

C. Waste Management Plan: Establish a program to maximize recycling of waste materials.

Program shall include the following:

1. Identification of recyclable materials.

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2. Identification of available local recycling firms and agencies to receive recyclable materials.

3. Means and schedule for transporting and delivery of recyclable materials to recycling firms and agencies.

4. Implementation of the Waste Management Plan: Contractor's waste management coordinator shall provide on-site instruction of workers in the identification, separation and handling of recyclable materials, and shall manage the process for the duration of the Contract.

a. Contractor shall lay out and define specific areas to facilitate separation of materials for recycling, and shall maintain collection bins clearly marked to avoid contamination of the recyclable materials.

b. The waste management coordinator shall report monthly, in writing, the quantity of each recyclable material collected during the previous month and cumulatively to date, compared to the quantity goal, and other points of interest. Copies of each report shall be distributed to each significant stakeholder of the project, including the Government.

1.4 CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Conference: The government shall schedule a preconstruction conference before starting construction at a time and place convenient to the Contractor. The conference shall review responsibilities and personnel assignments.

1. Attendees: Participants at the conference shall be familiar with the project, shall be authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work, and shall minimally include representatives of the following parties:

a. Government.

b. Architect.

c. Major design consultants.

d. Contractor.

e. Major subcontractors.

f. Major suppliers.

g. Other concerned parties.

2. Agenda: Subjects for discussion shall include items of significance that could affect progress, including but not limited to the following:

a. Tentative construction schedule.

b. Critical work sequencing.

c. Designation of responsible personnel.

d. Procedures for processing field decisions and Change Orders.

e. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment.

f. Distribution of Contract Documents.

g. Submittal of Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples.

h. Preparation of Record Documents.

i. Use of the premises.

j. Parking availability.

k. Office, work, and storage areas.

l. Equipment deliveries and priorities.

m. Safety procedures.

n. First aid.

o. Security.

p. Housekeeping and progress cleaning.

q. Working hours.

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r. Energy and resource efficiency / sustainability

s. Waste management

B. Progress Meetings: The Government or designee shall conduct progress meetings at the Project Site at regular intervals. Dates of meetings shall be coordinated with preparation of the payment request.

1. Attendees: In addition to the Contractor's and Government's representatives, each subcontractor, supplier, or other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with the Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of the previous progress meeting. Review other items of significance that could affect progress. Include topics for discussion as appropriate to the status of the Project.

a. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Review progress since the last progress meeting. Determine where each activity is in relation to the Contractor's Construction Schedule, whether on time or ahead or behind schedule. Determine how construction behind schedule will be expedited; secure commitments from parties involved to do so. Discuss whether schedule revisions are required to ensure that current and subsequent activities will be completed within the Contract Time. Provide

(X) week schedule look ahead.

b. Review the present and future needs of each entity present, including but not limited to the following:

1) Interface requirements.

2) Time.

3) Sequences of operations.

4) Status of submittals.

5) Deliveries.

6) Off-site fabrication.

7) Access.

8) Site utilization.

9) Hours of work.

10) Hazards and risks.

11) Housekeeping and progress cleaning.

12) Quality and work standards.

13) Change Orders.

14) Documentation of information for payment requests.

15) Updating of Record Documents.

3. Schedule Updating: The Contractor shall revise the Contractor's Construction Schedule after each progress meeting where revisions to the schedule have been made or recognized. The revised schedule shall be issued concurrently with the report of each meeting.

D. Project Closeout Conference: GSA will schedule and conduct a Project closeout conference, at a time convenient to Contractor, CM and Architect, but no later than 90 days prior to the scheduled date of Substantial Completion.

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Attendees: Authorized representatives of GSA, CM, Architect, and their consultants; Contractor and its superintendent; major subcontractors; suppliers; and other concerned parties shall attend the meeting. Participants at the meeting shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

4. Agenda: Discuss items of significance that could affect or delay Project closeout, including the following:

a. Preparation of record documents.

b. Procedures required prior to inspection for Substantial Completion and for final inspection for acceptance.

c. Preparation of Contractor's punch list.

d. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment at Substantial Completion and for final payment.

e. Submittal procedures.

GSA's partial occupancy requirements.

5. Minutes: Entity conducting meeting will record and distribute meeting minutes within 3 working days. Meeting Minutes should be uploaded or documented within ePM.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Subcontract List: Within 14 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP) prepare a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work, including those who are to furnish products or equipment fabricated to a special design. Include the following information in tabular form:

1. Name, address, and telephone number of entity performing subcontract or supplying products.

2. Number and title of related Specification Section(s) covered by subcontract.

3. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate, covered by subcontract.

4. Coordination Drawings: Comply with the shop drawing requirements specified in Division 1

Section "Submittal Procedures".

B. Waste Management: Within 14 calendar days after commencement of construction, submit the waste management plan, followed by monthly implementation reports.

C. Staff Names: Within 14 calendar days after commencement of construction, submit a list of principal staff assignments, including the superintendent and other primary personnel at the Project site. Identify individuals by name, duties and responsibilities, home address, and business and home telephone numbers.

1. Post copies of this list in ePM, in the project meeting room, temporary field office and at each temporary telephone location.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

END OF SECTION 013100

CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING – SHORT DURATION SMALL PROJECTS 013120 - 1

SECTION 013120 - CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING FOR SHORT (less than 9 months) DURATION (or SMALL) PROJECTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Develop a detailed Network Plan using electronic scheduling software, demonstrating complete fulfillment of all Work shown in the contract documents. Regularly update the Network Plan in accordance with the requirements of this Section, and use it in planning, coordinating, and performing all the Work under this contract. Schedule activities shall accurately depict the entire scope of work to be performed to complete the project including, but not limited to, all activities of subcontractors, consultants, equipment vendors and suppliers, GSA, and others, as required.

Provide 2 week look ahead schedules. Upload to ePM once every two weeks to coincide with revised schedules and project meetings.

B. The purpose of the Project Schedule shall be to:

1. Plan the project and communicate that plan.

2. Provide the status and forecast the timely completion of the work.

3. Record the actual start dates, actual finish dates and actual sequence of the work.

4. Ensure adequate planning, staffing, scheduling and reporting during execution of the Work by the Contractor;

5. Ensure coordination of the Work among all affected parties;

6. Assist the Contractor and GSA in the preparation and evaluation of the Contractor’s monthly progress payments; and

7. Assist the Contractor and GSA in monitoring the progress of the work, and evaluating proposed changes to the Contract and/or requests for additional time to Project Completion.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

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 provisions of the Contract including General and Supplementary Conditions apply to this Section as if repeated herein.

B. Section 012900 – Payment Procedures

C. Section 013200 – Construction Progress Documentation

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. Definitions applicable to this Section include the following:

1. Activity - An element of the Work or task performed during the course of the project. Each schedule activity shall be a clearly defined, manageable and monitorable task depicting an estimated duration and an estimated cost. Each activity shall be limited to one trade unless the GSA specifically approves otherwise on an exception basis.

2. Baseline Schedule - The original work plan approved by GSA as the Project Schedule

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depicting the contractor’s plan to prosecute the work.

3. Constraint - A scheduling restriction imposed on the start, finish or float of an activity. No constraints will be allowed. Exception: for projects with limited or no storage areas requiring “just in time” deliveries, a zero free float may be acceptable.

4. Critical Path - The Project critical path is defined as the longest, continuous path of interrelated activities depicting project work from Notice To Proceed (NTP) to project completion. All reports and graphics indicating the Critical Path shall depict the longest path of interrelated activities. Unless otherwise approved by GSA, the Baseline Schedule Critical Path shall use all allotted Contract time. The contractor has the right to develop a schedule that forecasts an early finish. However, all time between the forecasted early finish of substantial completion and the contractual substantial completion date shall be shown as float and shall be available to the Project team.

5. Critical Path Method (CPM) - A scheduling technique using activities, durations, and interrelationships/dependencies (logic), such that all activities are interrelated with logic ties from the beginning of the project to the completion of the project. There shall be no open ended relationships in the schedule. All activities shall have at least one successor with a finish relationship (“finish to start” or “finish to finish”) except the last activity in the network.

6. Data Date - The date to which progress is updated. In most scheduling software, the data date represents the next day of work and all progress is updated through the day prior to the data date.

7. Float – is the difference between the forecasted early dates and the forecasted late dates; the amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the Substantial Completion Date.

Float is considered a project commodity jointly shared between GSA and the Contractor and shall be used in the best interest of completing the Project on time. The critical path is not dependent on float. Float is calculated after the critical (longest) path has been determined.

8. Float Suppression – the masking of available float through the use of constraints, unreasonable logical relationships or unreasonable durations. Float suppression techniques are not allowed. On an exception basis, the use of a zero free float constraint to depict “just in time” deliveries on projects with little or no storage might be acceptable.

9. Fragnet - A subset group of interrelated activities representing only a portion of the CPM schedule.

10. Network Plan - The Network Plan is the entire database of activities, logic, durations, and all items relating to any activity input into the scheduling software and is the complete representation of the Project Schedule prepared using the Critical Path Method and graphically shown in a time-scaled form. The network shows the sequence and interdependence of the activities, and planned and actual progress by activity, required for complete performance of the Work.

11. Project Schedule - The Project Schedule includes the Preliminary Schedule (submitted at bid or as determined by the CO), the approved Baseline Schedule (developed based on the Preliminary Schedule), and all subsequent Schedule Updates, Schedule Revisions, Recovery Schedules, and As-Built Schedule.

12. Recovery Schedule – A schedule depicting the Contractor's plan for recovery of time lost on the project.

13. Schedule Revision - A schedule in which the plan for the work is revised. A Schedule Revision is required when the current schedule no longer represents the actual or planned prosecution of the Work.

14. Schedule Update - A schedule in which only actual start dates, actual finish dates and duration percent complete is updated from the prior data date to the current data date. No revisions will be permitted in a Schedule Update (i.e. added activities, deleted activities, logical relationships, etc.).

15. Time Impact Analysis - A technique to demonstrate the effect of a schedule revision or proposed revision against the current approved Project Schedule.

16. Total Float - The amount of time an activity (or chain of activities) can be delayed without

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affecting the Project Substantial Completion Date.

17. Working Day - A Working Day is a calendar day scheduled for active prosecution of the work.

1.04 CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULE

A. Provide a detailed, time-scaled computer generated Project Schedule with activities representing each portion of the Work for the entire Contract Performance Period. The Project Schedule shall use the Critical Path Method (CPM) for the planning, scheduling and reporting of the work to be performed under the contract.

B. No unspecified constraints, float suppression techniques, or use of activity durations, logic ties and/or sequences deemed unreasonable by GSA shall be used in the Project Schedule.

C. As defined by the Contract, the entire project performance period shall establish the Project Substantial Completion Date which shall be used in the planning and presentation of the Contractor’s Project Schedule. GSA reserves the right not to approve any schedule deemed to have an unrealistic forecasted Substantial Completion Date. Government approval of an early completion Project Schedule shall not modify the Contractual Substantial Completion Date or Project Completion Date. The time difference between the Contractor’s planned Substantial Completion Date and the Contract directed Substantial Completion Date shall be considered Project Float, jointly owned and for the mutual use of both the Contractor and GSA.

1.05 SUBMITTALS and MEETINGS

A. Project Schedule Requirements Meeting:

1. The Contractor shall meet with GSA within seven (7) calendar days after Notice to Proceed to conduct a joint review of the Project Schedule requirements in this Section.

B. Preliminary Schedule:

Within fourteen (14) calendar days of Notice to Proceed, Contractor shall submit a Preliminary Schedule detailing the complete scope of work and proposed logical relationships.

1. Within seven (7) calendar days of receipt by the GSA of the Preliminary Schedule, the Contractor and GSA shall meet to discuss the results of GSA's schedule review. To the extent that revisions are required, the Contractor shall resubmit the Preliminary Schedule to the GSA for approval within [seven (7) calendar] days of receipt of the GSA's comments.

C. Baseline Project Schedule

Schedule activities shall be cost loaded in whole dollars and the assigned dollar value (cost-loading) of each activity of the Network shall cumulatively equal the specified Bid Item Breakdown and Total Contract Amount.

For any items that the Contractor intends to bill for stored materials (when allowed by contract), these items need to be shown as separate “material procurement” activities in the schedule and the material dollars only placed on these activities. Billing for stored materials on any other schedule activities not broken out in this manner will not be allowed.

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Include an activity code field “SOV” for the coding of each schedule activity with the schedule of value (SOV) line items; this is for the tabulation and summarization of contractor assigned cost-loading Schedule of Values for application of Progress Payment Request reporting.

1. The Contractor shall submit the Baseline Project Schedule within seven (7) calendar days after approval of the Preliminary Schedule. The Baseline Schedule shall be the Contractor's detailed plan for ALL work from NTP through contract completion. All punchlist work shall be completed to, or prior to, the Contract Completion Date.

2. Unless otherwise approved by the GSA, the Project Schedule shall include, but is not limited to, the following items [Edit each one for your specific project requirements]:

a. Activities necessary to depict time to prepare submittals, time for the GSA to review submittals, procurement, design, construction, third party inspections, close-out, start-up, testing and balancing, commissioning and turnover, and work by separate contractors.

b. The Baseline Schedule shall have a Data Date no later than NTP, and no activities shall be progressed to show work completed to date without prior acceptance of the GSA.

c. Interrelationships (logic) and sequencing for ALL activities. Each activity shall have at least one successor (except for the last activity) relationship to form a logically connected Network Plan from NTP to the Contract Completion Date. Each activity shall have at least one successor with a finish relationship (finish-to-start or finish-to-finish relationship).

d. Activity durations shall be in units of whole work days. Except submittal and procurement activities, durations shall not exceed one reporting period, month, unless approved by the GSA. Durations for Government submittal reviews shall meet the requirements set forth in the Contract Documents. Activity durations shall not be overly short. One day durations shall not be assigned unless specifically requested by the contractor and specifically accepted by the GSA. Activity durations are expected to be between one week and one month, however shorter or longer durations can be assigned as needed to properly plan and coordinate the work.

e. Contractual milestone events as defined in the Contract Documents including, but not limited to, phased work, work restrictions/access/shift work, and work being performed by separate contractors shall be included in the schedule. The substantial completion and project completion tasks shall be assigned to a seven (7) day work week calendar.

f. ALL activities shall at a minimum be coded by Area, Responsibility (trade/ subcontractor), Additional codes are allowed to sufficiently identify where work will occur. Codes shall be a maximum of six (6) characters and abbreviations shall be fully described in the Project Schedule narrative. The Contractor’s self-performed work shall be clearly identifiable.

D. Baseline Schedule Review Process and Submittal Requirements

1. The GSA will review the Baseline Schedule and provide comments to the Contractor within seven (7) calendar days of receipt of submittal and, if needed, will arrange for a Baseline Schedule Review Meeting with the Contractor for discussion of the schedule. The Baseline Schedule, when approved, shall become the basis for the next monthly Schedule Update submitted by the Contractor.

a. Baseline Schedule Review Meeting. The Contractor shall present the Baseline Schedule to GSA at the review meeting, and describe the Contractor's means and methods for accomplishing the Work.

b. In the event that GSA provides comments or the Baseline Schedule does NOT meet the

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requirements of this specification, the contractor shall, within [seven (7)] calendar days, revise the Project Schedule to bring it into compliance with these requirements, and Contractor shall make a full Baseline Schedule submission for GSA’s review and approval.

c. Upon approval of the Baseline Schedule by the GSA, the cost-loaded values shown in the Project Schedule and progress of activities will be used as a basis for determining progress payments. Monthly progress payments shall be based upon information developed using the current monthly Schedule Update. The computer generated cost report will be used by the GSA for verification of the Application for Payment submitted by the Contractor.

d. GSA's approval of the Baseline Project Schedule does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility whatsoever for the accuracy or feasibility of the Project Schedule, or of the Contractor’s ability to meet the Substantial Completion Date. Such acceptance does not create a warranty, expressed or implied, or acknowledge or admit the reasonableness of the activities, logic, durations, manpower, cost or equipment loading of the Contractor’s Project Schedule.

e. If the Contractor fails to timely submit the Baseline Schedule, the GSA may withhold approval of progress payments until the Contractor submits the required Project Schedule.

2. The Baseline Schedule submission shall be comprised of the following, unless otherwise requested by the GSA:

a. One (1) electronic copy of the entire Project Schedule shall be uploaded into ePM and provided in native electronic format and a PDF. The electronic copy shall be in a compressed format. The electronic filename shall have a unique identifier. Hard copy prints and reports shall be generated from the same version of the Project Schedule that is provided in electronic form.

b. Two (2) full-color prints of the Network Plan (in time-scaled form), unless otherwise designated by the Contacting Officer. Prints shall be 11” x 17” standard size sheets.