010000_General_Requirements.pdf

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GOLDEN-COLLUM FEDERAL BUILDING & COURTHOUSE

207 NORTHWEST 2ND STREET

OCALA, FL 34475

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.5 ALTERATIONS

1.6 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.7 RESTORATION

1.8 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.9 TEMPORARY USE OF NEWLY RENOVATED ELEVATORS

1.10 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.11 TESTS

1.12 INSTRUCTIONS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Project Summary Description: Project involves a complete replacement of the existing Elevator and Elevator System in the existing Golden Collum Courthouse located in Ocala, Florida. Additional work also includes patch/repair of finishes, elevator machine room work, along with associated mechanical, electrical, and fire sprinkler work. Refer to drawings and other specification sections for specific scope of work.

B. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests, the Contractor shall notify the COTR in sufficient time to enable GSA testing personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than FIVE work days unless otherwise designated by the.

C. All employees of primary contractor and subcontractors shall comply with GSA security requirements, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, installation, replacement, necessary removal of existing equipment and installation and certain other elevator components.

ITEM II, Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project including machine room lighting, pit lighting and electrical, power disconnects.

ITEM III, Mechanical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project.

A. ALTERNATE NO.1: None_____________________________________________

B. ALTERNATE NO. 2:_None___________________________________________

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1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings (If available) and contract documents may be provided by GSA upon request.

1.4 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the

Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the

Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work.

C. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others.

Keep roads common areas and halls clear and free of tripping and other injury hazards at all times.

D. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of federal building, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure shall only be used during afterhours.

1. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas.

E. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by GSA COTR (Elevator Inspector). All such actions shall be coordinated with the COTR and Utility Company involved.

G. Phasing:

The Golden Collum Federal Building must maintain its operation during construction of this project. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COTR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a

01 00 00 -3 schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the Project Manager with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work for each elevator.

In addition, Contractor shall notify the Project Manager two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof.

H. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

I. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of building traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

1.5 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey of equipment and related areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces affected.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. Wherever existing roof surfaces are disturbed they shall be protected against water infiltration. In case of leaks, they shall be repaired immediately upon discovery.

2. Temporary protection against damage for portions of existing structures and grounds where work is to be done, materials handled and equipment moved and/or relocated.

3. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

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1.6 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows:

1. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by GSA building manager.

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from the Federal building.

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government.

1.7 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work.

Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the GSA Project

Manager. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the Project Manager before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.)

disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

1.8 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

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B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COTR’s review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver three bound, approved completed sets of as-built wiring diagrams to the

COTR within 15 calendar days after the acceptance of the project by the COTR.

D. Paragraphs A, B, & C shall also apply to all shop drawings.

1.9 TEMPORARY USE OF NEWLY RENOVATED ELEVATORS

A. The Contractor and his personnel shall be permitted use of elevator(s) subject to the following provisions:

1. Contractor shall make arrangements with the GSA Building Manager for use of elevator(s).

2. Prior to the use of elevator(s), the Contractor shall have the elevator(s) inspected and accepted by a GSA inspector. The acceptance report shall be submitted to the COTR.

3. The Contractor shall be responsible for enforcing the maintenance procedures as per manufacturer’s recommendations and requirements.

4. During temporary use of elevator(s) all repairs, equipment replacement shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

5. Contractor shall cover and provide maximum protection of the entire elevator(s) installation.

6. All elevator(s) parts worn or damaged during temporary use shall be removed and replaced with new parts at the contractor’s expense. This shall be determined by an GSA inspector after temporary use and before acceptance by the Government.

1.10 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the

Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the

Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

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1.11 TESTS

A. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pre-tested.

B. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

D. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire system which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed.

E. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

F. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

1.12 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) shall be delivered to the GSA Building Manager with the final acceptance of the equipment. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include

"exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being

01 00 00 -7 furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

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