OcalaElevatorUpgrade-ScopeofWork7.12.2016.docx.pdf

Construction Contract Statement of Work Ocala, FL Court House Elevator Modernization Project Solicitation Number GSP0416EX7034

Statement of Work

For

Construction Contract

July 12, 2016

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

Project Name: Ocala Elevator Modernization and Upgrade

Project Number: RFL11228

Region: 4

Building Name: GoldenCollum Federal Building & Courthouse

Building Address: 207 Northwest 2nd Street, Ocala, FL 34475

U.S. General Services Administration Public Buildings Service

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1.1 Project Type

1.2 Project Goals and Objectives

1.3 Project Delivery Approach

1.4 Reference Materials

2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Contract Parties and Contract Work

2.2 Professional Ethics and Standards of Practice

2.3 Project Delivery Team Roles and Responsibilities

2.4 Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR)

2.5 Budget

2.6 Schedule

2.7 Construction Contractor Team

2.8 Performance Objectives

2.8.1 Standards and Criteria Documents

2.8.2 Sustainable Design/LEED®

2.8.3 Fire Protection/Life Safety

2.9 Cost Management

2.9.1 Cost Estimating

2.9.2 Construction Cost Management

2.10 Electronic/Print Media

2.10.1 Submission Security

2.10.2 Detailed Project Schedule Development and Maintenance

2.10.3 Project Progress Meetings/Presentations

2.10.4 Meetings, Agendas, Attendance, Minutes and Correspondence

2.11 Record Keeping

2.12 Contractor Personnel Security Requirements

2.12.1 Law Enforcement Checks and Background Investigations

2.12.2 Credentialing and Return of Credentials

2.12.3 Subcontracts

2.13 Document Security

2.13.1 Documents

2.13.2 Identification and Labeling/Marking

2.13.3 Copying from Labeled/Marked Documents

2.13.4 Redacting

2.13.5 Safeguarding and Storage

2.13.6 Dissemination

2.13.7 Destruction.

2.13.8 Reporting

2.13.9 Subcontracts

2.14 Record Keeping

3 SCOPE OF SERVICES

3.1 Design Stage

3.2 Construction Stage

3.2.1 Construction Delivery Phase

3.3 Closeout Stage

3.3.3 Construction Contract Closeout

4 ADMINISTRATION

4.1 Payment for Construction Delivery Phase Work

4.2 Travel

5 APPENDIX A Owner’s Project Requirements

1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment and testing required to accomplish elevator modernization and upgrade, as identified herein, at the GoldenCollum Federal Building & Courthouse 207 Northwest 2nd Street Ocala, FL 34475

Provide all construction documents, site investigation, finish demolition, site supervision, security approved workers, elevator renovations, mechanical, electrical, painting, HVAC, Fire Sprinkler system modifications, telecommunications, testing and other general for a complete project.

1.1 Project Type

This is a repair and alteration project.

1.2 Project Goals and Objectives

GOAL:

The project overall goal is to provide elevator modernization and upgrades

OBJECTIVE:

The project objective will be accomplished by a Construction or Elevator contractor who will provide upgrades for a more reliable modern elevator. This will include the requirements of GSA P100, 2006 ABAAS/State of Florida ADA Codes, federal and state building codes, industry standards, and reference materials.

1.3 Project Delivery Approach

This project will be accomplished via construction as described in this scope of work.

BIDBUILD:

● Construct project according to statement of work

● Upon completion of work, provide adequate training and system testing for the owners

1.4 Reference Materials

a) Existing Building Plans (not “Asbuilts”) available for on site review from GSA Building Manager.

2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The requirements set forth in this section apply to all stages and phases of the project as described in the Scope of Services section below.

2.1 Contract Parties and Contract Work

The parties to this contract are the Contractor, hereinafter referred to as the Construction Contractor, and the United States Government. For purposes of this contract, the office representing the Government is the General Services Administration (GSA), Southeast Sunbelt Region, Public Buildings Service, hereinafter referred to as the GSA.

The individual authorized to act on the behalf of the GSA in the administration of this contract is the GSA Contracting Officer. The GSA Contracting Officer may delegate certain of his or her authorities to others, and if so, will notify the Construction Contractor in writing of the specific authorities delegated to, and limitations placed upon, named authorized representatives. The Construction Contractor shall not take any direction, or act upon any information, from individuals other than those having the requisite authority as confirmed by the GSA Contracting Officer’s written notification.

This contract includes only Construction Stage work, all to be performed by the Construction Contractor.

The specific activities, tasks, and deliverables required of the Construction Contractor are further delineated in this Statement of Work.

2.2 Professional Ethics and Standards of Practice

In the conduct of all activities required for or otherwise related to the performance of the contract work, the Construction Contractor shall conform to and uphold all established ethical principles and professional standards of practice governing the Construction contractor segment of the Construction industry.

2.3 Project Delivery Team Roles and Responsibilities

In the performance of the requirements of this contract, the Construction Contractor shall work in concert with other parties on the Project Delivery Team. The Project Delivery Team will include other contractors, the GSA personnel, customer agency representatives, and other stakeholders. The GSA will develop, periodically update, and maintain throughout the course of the project, a listing of the Project Delivery Team membership and respective roles and responsibilities.

The GSA may engage other parties to perform specialized duties and requirements as appropriate for the project.

2.4 Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR)

The Construction Stage work under this Statement of Work must comply with the GSA owner’s project requirements (OPR) documentation provided in Appendix A.

2.5 Budget

The estimated range for Construction costs is $180,000.00 to 270,000.00.

2.6 Schedule

Submittal approvals 28 calendar days ( 4 weeks) Manufacturing 70 calendar days (10 weeks) Installation 70 calendar days (10 weeks)

Total period of performance to reach substantial completion is 168 calendar days.

2.7 Construction Contractor Team

● Construction Superintendent

● Project Manager *

● Quality Control Manager *

● Elevator Mechanic

● Apprentice

● Licensed/Certified Electrician for the State of Florida

* This project requires a minimum of two management positions be assigned and identified; Construction Superintendent and Project Manager/Quality Control Manager. Note: These positions are not required to be 100% dedicated to this project. The Project Manager role may be a collateral duty for the Quality Control Manager provided that all qualifications for the positions can be achieved by one individual. If the project manager is a collateral position this must be clearly defined, and cannot be transferred between the project manager and quality control manager.

In addition to the key team members identified above, the Construction Contractor shall provide administrative, clerical, and technical personnel as necessary to perform the services required under this contract.

During the performance of the services required under this contract, the Construction contractor shall obtain the GSA written consent before making any substitution for subcontractors and outside associates or consultants specifically identified and agreed to during negotiations.

See FAR 52.2365, Material and Workmanship, regarding removal of any employee deemed incompetent, careless, or otherwise objectionable.

See also FAR 52.2444 regarding subcontractors and outside associates and consultants.

2.8 Performance Objectives

2.8.1 Standards and Criteria Documents

2.8.1.1 Applicability

All services must be conducted in accordance with the documents listed below. The applicable version of each document shall be the version current at the time of award of this contract. In the event of a conflict between the requirements stated in these documents and requirements provided elsewhere in this Statement of Work, the requirements in the Statement of Work will prevail.

2.8.1.2 Document List

PBSP100, Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service, including all applicable standards, criteria and guides listed therein Design Stage submissions must comply with PBSP100 Appendix A unless otherwise indicated in this Statement of Work.

[The following documents are in addition to those contained in PBSP100.

PBS P120, Project Estimating Requirements for the Public Buildings Service

PBS PQ251, Value Engineering Program Guide for Design and Construction, Volume 2, Contracting Officers and Professional Services Contractors

Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS)

NFPA 70, National Electrical Code

Any conflicts or ambiguities within or among the referenced standards and criteria documents, or any deviations from requirements contained in the standards and criteria documents, must be reported to the GSA in writing, for determination as to applicability.

2.8.2 Sustainable Design/LEED®

Not Used The GSA is committed to incorporating principles of sustainable design and energy efficiency into all of its building projects.

2.8.3 Fire Protection/Life Safety

Except as otherwise indicated in referenced programming documents, fire protection and life safety design requirements must comply with 2010 PBSP100, Chapter 7. As provided in PBSP100 Chapter 7, NFPA 101 is the primary applicable standard. In cases where NFPA is silent on an issue, and IBC addresses the issue, the IBC requirement will apply.

2.9 Cost Management

2.9.1 Construction Cost Management

This contract is for a fixed price for the Construction services.

2.10 Project Management Responsibilities

2.10.1 Communications Plan

The Construction Contractor shall assist the GSA in complying with a project communications plan.

The Construction Contractor contractual responsibility is to the GSA only and not to other contractors, tenants agencies or local community interests where the project is located. The local community interests to the GSA. Prior to contacting any parties other than the GSA regional personnel, the Construction Contractor shall confirm all meetings and/or communications with the GSA.Construction Contractor shall direct all questions and requests from tenant agencies and

The Construction Contractor shall not release any oral, written or graphic information regarding this project to outside sources without obtaining prior consent from the GSA. All requests for information concerning the project must be referred to the GSA for response.

All presentations to nonGSA entities must be first approved by the GSA.

2.10.2 Detailed Project Schedule Development and Maintenance

Please refer to Section 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules.

2.10.3 Project Progress Meetings/Presentations

After Construction begins, the Construction Contractor shall conduct and a GSA representative and/or consultant will attend weekly progress meeting(s) and weekly subcontractor meeting(s). The Construction Contractor shall also attend Construction oversight meetings with representatives from the GSA and the Project Delivery Team on a monthly basis.

2.10.4 Meeting Agendas, Attendance, Minutes and Correspondence The Construction Contractor shall prepare and distribute an agenda for each Construction Contractor hosted project meeting, in advance of the meeting date.

Construction Contractor representation at all meetings shall include those individuals having knowledge of the agenda topics and authority to make decisions and commit resources.

The Construction Contractor shall provide minutes of all Construction Contractor hosted project meetings and presentations to all attendees identifying new and unresolved old action items and associated responsible parties. Minutes must be provided within seven calendar days after each meeting.

The Construction Contractor shall reply to correspondence from the GSA, outside agencies, GSA contractors and Construction subcontractors within 7 calendar days.

2.10.5 Design Quality Assurance

No services required

2.11 Record Keeping

The Construction is responsible for preparing correspondence and other documentation and maintaining accurate and detailed records of the project's progress during each Phase. The Construction is responsible to maintain records so as to facilitate document storage and retrieval. Refer to the Scope of Services section below for detailed requirements for project documentation.

2.12 Contractor Personnel Security Requirements

In the performance of work required under this contract, all Contractor personnel must present proper identification to gain access to occupied building areas housing federal operations. Contractor personnel means Contractor employees and subcontractor employees at all tiers.

Contractor personnel requiring daily/weekly access to occupied building areas housing federal operations, over a period of 10 days or more, shall undergo background investigations conducted by the United States Government, and will be issued Governmentwide standard secure and reliable forms of identification issued by the federal Government (i.e., federal personal identity verification (PIV) credentials) as required under Homeland Security Presidential Directive12 (HSPD12). Credentialed Contractor personnel must wear their PIV credential cards visibly above the waist at all times while in occupied building areas housing federal operations.

All other Contractor personnel requiring access to occupied building areas housing federal operations will be issued visitor badges upon entry, must wear their visitor badges visibly above the waist, and must surrender their visitor badges upon exit.

All nonPIV credentialed Contractor personnel must be escorted at all times (including after hours) while in occupied building areas housing federal operations. The escort must be a PIV credentialed individual who has been found suitable after completion of the required background investigation. An exception to this requirement will be provided for Contractor personnel requiring daily/weekly access to occupied building areas housing federal operations, over a period exceeding 10 days but less than 180 days.

These individuals shall undergo a law enforcement check. Those who receive favorable results will be granted unescorted access to specified building areas. Those who receive unfavorable results will be denied any access to occupied building areas housing federal operations, pending completion of any adjudication and/or appeal process or final determination.

A security background review by DHSFPS and/or the USMS of all workers must be completed before any construction may start at the project site. Temporary workers must be cleared by DHSFPS based on completed Contractor Information Worksheets (CIW) and forms FD 258, 176T, and eQIP SF 85P. If unescorted access in the building is required, the DB Contractor should allow a minimum of 2 months for processing of the applicable security clearance forms. If unescorted access in the building is not required, the Contractor should allow a minimum of one (1) month for processing of the applicable security clearance forms."

2.12.1 Law Enforcement Checks and Background Investigations

Process for requesting clearances:

You will have seven (7) business days to log onto the OPM portal from any Internet capable computer, to initiate and complete the process. Save your work and you can return to the portal where you stopped, until you complete all the questions. Fill in all boxes with requested information or when not applicable use N/A.

Here is what you will need to do to submit information for a Clearance:

1. Go to this website: http://www.opm.gov/eqip/

2. Click on the enter eQip Applicant Site

3. Make sure the browser settings are correct. If you have any problems review the attached Quick Reference Guide.

4. Enter your Social Security Number.

5. Fill out the “golden questions”

6. Important: The first time you login to EQip, you will be asked to answer three default questions. The answers to the default questions must consist of upper case letters. After initial login, you will be required to enter your own golden questions and answers. Then complete the entire form (it will take approximately 3 hours to complete).

7. Once you have completed the form, remember to print out all signature pages PRIOR to releasing it to the agency. Make sure you print out (2) copies of the whole application, one for your file and one for your GSA Point of Contact or sponsor. Once you electronically submit your paperwork to the agency, you will not be allowed to make any further corrections.

8. Print the three release forms and sign them. The release forms are the last three pages of the eQIP, they include the certification page, authorization for release of information and authorization for release of medical information. Without these forms we cannot proceed further.

9. Please have two forms of your fingerprints taken. Fingerprints can be taken at any police station; you may wish to speak with your Company Point of Contact or sponsor to find out if your location has someone on site that can also do this for you.

10. After you electronically submit the paperwork, you will submit items listed below to your Company Point of Contact or sponsor:

ü Three signed signature pages.

ü Two legible fingerprint cards.

ü If you are a naturalized citizen, please attach a copy of your naturalization certificate.

11. YOU MUST RELEASE YOUR APPLICATION IN ORDER FOR IT TO BE PROCESSED, FAILURE

TO COMPLY WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO BE

TERMINATED.

Access to the secure Portal is by invitation only, limited to those having official business with it, and others in the personnel security community. This portal supports secure communication and collaboration for sensitive but unclassified information (SBU), such as Privacy Act information. No classified information shall be posted to this site, nor processed through it.

2.12.2 Credentialing and Return of Credentials

A federal PIV credential may be issued after an initial background check has been completed. If the ensuing further background investigation results in a preliminary finding that the subject individual is unsuitable to occupy a position at the designated sensitivity level, the PIV credential may be revoked and the subject individual denied access to building areas housing federal operations pending completion of any adjudication and/or appeal process or final determination. Unsuitable individuals may be escorted out of building areas housing federal operations by DHS FPS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), or other law enforcement entities, if necessary to protect government employees, property, and interests.

The Contractor immediately shall deliver to the GSA each federal PIV credential obtained for performance of this contract, under whichever of the following conditions occurs earliest:

● Receipt of notification from GSA that the PIV credential has been revoked

● Determination that the subject individual no longer requires daily/weekly access to building areas housing federal operations

● Release of the subject individual from Contractor or subcontractor employment

● Completion of subcontract work (for PIV credentials issued to subcontractor employees)

● Expiration of this contract

In the event that a Contractor PIV credential is damaged, lost, misplaced or stolen, the Contractor immediately shall notify the GSA and, if needed, request a replacement. Damaged PIV credentials shall be returned to the GSA.

2.12.3 Subcontracts

The Contractor shall incorporate provisions in all applicable subcontracts as necessary to ensure compliance with all requirements provided in this Contractor Personnel Security Requirements section.

2.13 Document Security

Sensitive but unclassified (SBU) building information will be generated and/or must be disseminated to and stored by various parties in the course of executing this project. SBU building information is information that, if misused, poses a potential security risk to a building, its occupants and visitors, and/or its contents. The Contractor shall comply with the following requirements regarding SBU building information.

2.13.1 Documents

As used in this section, the term “documents” means any media or devices used to capture, store, and transmit information, including printed images and electronically or optically stored forms of graphic and written information, as well as physical or virtual models.

2.13.2 Identification and Labeling/Marking

Original contractor generated documents that contain building information must be reviewed with the GSA to identify any SBU content, before the original or any copies are disseminated to any other parties. If SBU content is identified, the contractor shall affix SBU document labels/markings to the original documents and all extant copies, as instructed by the GSA, prior to any dissemination.

2.13.3 Copying from Labeled/Marked Documents

Any documents containing SBU content copied from SBU labeled/marked documents must have the same SBU labels/markings affixed, unless the copies are redacted and reviewed as provided below.

2.13.4 Redacting

The Contractor may redact complete or partial copies of SBU labeled/marked documents to remove or completely and unalterably obscure the SBU content. The Contractor shall review the redacted copies with the GSA to ensure that all SBU content has been removed or obscured. Copies so redacted and reviewed are no longer subject to these requirements regarding SBU building information.

2.13.5 Safeguarding and Storage

The Contractor shall properly safeguard any documents bearing SBU labels/markings at all times while those documents are in Contractor possession. Access to such documents when in use by the Contractor must be limited to individuals having a need to know the content in order to perform work required under this contract. When not in use, SBU labeled/marked documents in Contractor possession must be securely stored such that they can be retrieved only by those individuals having a need to know the content.

2.13.6 Dissemination

Other than within the Project Delivery Team, the Contractor shall disseminate SBU labeled/marked documents only to parties assigned or authorized to perform a role in the execution of the project and having a resultant need to know the document content. Documents may be disseminated in facetoface meetings, by courier or secure shipment with evidence of delivery, or by electronic transmission. Electronic transmission of SBU information shall be encrypted as provided in current National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) data encryption standards and cryptographic module security requirements for processing SBU information.

2.13.7 Destruction

SBU content that is no longer needed shall be purged from all SBU labeled/marked documents and destroyed, or the complete document shall be destroyed, such that the SBU content is rendered unreadable and incapable of being restored. Data storage devices containing SBU information that is no longer needed shall be destroyed or the SBU content shall be erased using a permanent erase utility or comparable method.

2.13.8 Reporting

The Contractor immediately shall report to the GSA any known or suspected instances of improper dissemination of SBU information, or other circumstances in which the security of SBU information may be compromised.

2.13.9 Subcontracts

The Contractor shall incorporate provisions in all applicable subcontracts as necessary to ensure compliance with all requirements provided in this Document Security section.

2.14 Record Keeping

The Contractor is responsible for preparing correspondence and other documentation and maintaining accurate and detailed records of the project's progress during each Phase. The Contractor is responsible to maintain records so as to facilitate document storage and retrieval. Refer to the Scope of Services section below for detailed requirements for project documentation.

3 SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Construction Contractor shall perform all services described in this Scope of Services (including services required under exercised options, if any) in accordance with applicable requirements and provisions set forth in the General Requirements above.

3.1 Design Stage

No services required

3.2 Construction Stage

Upon receipt of notice to proceed with the Construction Stage work, the Construction Contractor shall perform all services described in this section as a part of the Construction Stage work.

3.2.1 Construction Delivery Phase

3.2.1.1.1 PreConstruction Conference

Participate in the preconstruction conference

3.2.1.2 Construction Administration

3.2.1.2.1 Schedule of Values

Prepare and submit schedule of values for the GSA approval no later than 10 days after the Contractors NTP.

3.2.1.2.2 Construction Safety Program

Contractor shall submit for approval a site specific safety plan.

3.2.1.2.3 Project Progress Meetings

Contractor shall participate in all scheduled project progress meetings.

3.2.1.2.4 Construction Schedules

The Contractor shall provide for approval and maintain construction schedules . These shall be updated monthly.

3.2.1.2.5 Submittal Processing

Prepare and submit a submittal schedule. Ensure that all subcontractors understand, agree to, and conform with their respective roles, responsibilities, and timeliness requirements for submittal processing.

Upon receipt of submittal approvals, coordinate as necessary with all involved subcontractors.

Refer to FAR 52.23621, Specifications and Drawings for Construction, for further submittal and shop drawing review requirements.

Expedite the processing of submittals to minimize approval times.

Do not order materials without having approved submittal documentation.

3.2.1.2.6 Inspections and Testing

Develop a field inspections and testing plan. (e.g. Elevator Safety, Emergency Power, HVAC performance, HVAC Duct leakage, Fire Sprinkler pressure test, Fire Alarm Devices test, etc.) for GSA approval.

Conduct inspections and tests as required by the scope of work or any referenced or implied standards..

Coordinate with the GSA for inspections.

Conduct construction safety (OSHA) inspections as required.

3.2.1.3 Construction Work Sequence Planning

In coordination with the GSA, and tenant agencies, develop, maintain and update a Construction work sequence plan addressing:

● Construction phasing approach

● Use of any fast tracking to achieve best value for the Government

● Schedules for award of subcontract Construction packages, including procurement cycles, submittal approvals, Construction delivery, and testing/commissioning

Conduct Construction safety (OSHA) inspections as required.

3.2.1.3.1 Clarifications/Requests for Information/Change Orders

Each RFI must include a specific description of the issue requiring clarification, citing the specific related contract documents requiring clarification. RFI’s should only be submitted after performing due diligence to confirm that the contract requirements in question are in fact unclear or otherwise inadequate.

Upon receipt of the response to each RFI submitted, coordinate the response with all involved subcontractors to ensure understanding and appropriate action.

Provisions for use of the GSA share of shared savings will apply if the GSA agrees that additional work to be performed by the Construction Contractor as a result of resolution of an RFI is beyond the scope of work upon which the ECW was previously based. See the clause entitled DesignBuild Contract Guaranteed Maximum Price with Construction Contingency Allowance..

3.2.1.3.2 Construction Contractor AsBuilt Drawings and Specifications The Construction Contractor shall update CAD drawings (asbuilt drawings) and electronic specifications (asbuilt specifications), at least monthly, to document changes that occur during Construction.

3.2.1.3.3 Construction Contractor Payment Requests

Update the Construction schedules monthly prior to each payment request. Provide documentation evidencing the cost of work performed to be included in the payment request. Allowability of costs shall be in accordance with FAR 31.105 and 31.2.

Before submitting each payment request, meet with GSA to review the advance copy of the Construction progress report. Ensure that GSA is in agreement as to the progress of the Construction work and the value of the work completed.

Based upon agreed value of work completed, submit monthly payment requests to the

GSA.

3.2.1.3.4 Construction Checklists

Complete the Construction checklists as the work is accomplished.

3.2.1.4 Turnover Process

3.2.1.4.1 Substantial Completion

Prior to substantial completion, assist the GSA in conducting a prefinal walkthrough with tenant agencies.

3.2.1.4.2 PunchList

After the GSA certification that the work or each designated portion thereof is substantially complete, assist the GSA in conducting a final inspection and preparing a punchlist documenting remaining work.

Participate with the GSA in conducting followup inspections to administer resolution of punchlist items, involving the tenant agencies and other stakeholders as appropriate.

3.2.1.4.3 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals Submittal

[Edit below for regional preference of hardcopy vs. CD or electronic document submission requirement.] Prepare and submit complete and properly organized O&M manuals as required in accordance with Division 1 of the Construction contract performance specification and the final Construction specifications.

3.2.1.4.4 Warranties, Guarantees and Certificates

Prepare and submit warranties, guarantees, and certificates, ensuring that the GSA rights and responsibilities are clearly defined.

3.2.1.4.5 Final AsBuilt Drawings and Specifications

The Construction Contractor shall prepare and submit final CAD asbuilt drawings and electronic asbuilt specifications for review and approval at the completion of the Construction.

3.2.1.4.6 Material Samples, Attic Stock and Spare Parts

As a condition for the GSA certification of substantial completion, provide an inventory list of all attic stock items to be turned over to the GSA at closeout.

3.2.1.4.7 Preparation for Occupancy

(Edit as appropriate)

Conduct training of operating staff in optimal operation and maintenance of the delivered facility as required in accordance with Division 1 of the Construction contract performance specification and the final Construction specifications.

Include any available and suitable video material from manufacturers and suppliers in the training sessions.

3.3 Closeout Stage

3.3.1 Construction Contract Closeout

Resolve all remaining punchlist items.

Submit release of claims.

4 ADMINISTRATION

4.1 Payment for Construction Delivery Phase Work

Refer to FAR 52.2325 Payments under FixedPrice Construction Contracts and FAR 52.23227 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts.

4.2 Travel

Unless otherwise indicated in the Scope of Services sections, the Construction Contractor is responsible for travel costs to support the requirements contained in this Statement of Work, including all progress meetings, workshops, reviews, and site visits. The Construction Contractor shall assume all travel will be within the vicinity of the project site except as specifically indicated otherwise in the Scope of Services section.

5 APPENDIX A Owner’s Project Requirements 6 APPENDIX A Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR)

The intent of this contract is to provide a modernized upgraded elevator.

The project shall include but is not limited to:

1. General: Include all costs related to security clearances and screening, phasing, and timing of work. The contract price shall include all work listed including work other than that typically completed by the elevator contractor. This is an active occupied federal building. All noisy and disruptive work must be scheduled when it will not disrupt the operation and occupants. This will require nights and weekends at no additional cost to the government.

SECTION 14 21 00

ELECTRIC TRACTION ELEVATOR

GoldenCollum Federal Building & Courthouse 207 Northwest 2nd Street

Ocala, FL 34475

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section provides the requirement/scope for the engineering, furnishing and installation of complete and ready for operation electric traction elevator systems described herein and as indicated on the contract drawings.

B. Passenger Elevator No. 1, shall be overhead geared traction type; with Variable Voltage Variable

Frequency (VVVF) microprocessor based control system, single car selective collective automatic and power operated singlespeed center opening car and hoistway doors. Elevator shall have

Class “A” loading.

1.1A WORK INCLUDED

A. Provide dedicated HVAC. Machine Room temperature must be maintained between 55º and 85º F.

The contractor should include a 5 ton split DX unit or approved alternate, with ductwork (where necessary) to evenly distribute the airflow to the room. Outdoor condensing unit should have factory applied coastal coating to protect from corrosion. Final unit shall be adjusted during design.

B. Clean all elevator equipment areas (hoistway, pit, machine room).

C. Paint machine room (walls, ceiling and floors) and pit floors upon completion of construction. Walls shall received at least two coats with color similar to current color. Floors color shall also match existing gray finish. The final appearance shall be left in a polished “newly finished” look. Finish shall also include painted yellow hazard lines around hoist machine, governor and steps to secondary.

D. Remove old machine room exhaust and fill in wall opening to match existing wall construction.

E. Provide new fire rated machine room door conforming to the requirements of the building code.

Provide new selfclosing mechanism and keyed lock.

F. Provide new fire protection devices in the elevator lobbies and machine room meeting latest requirements of ASME A17.1 and International building code. Remove existing fire detection devices and associated electrical conduit and wiring from hoistway.

G. Provide new main and auxiliary disconnects in machine room meeting NEC and ASME A17.1 requirements.

H. Remove any abandoned conduit and piping in hoistway and machine room.

I. Fire caulk around piping and conduit penetrating machine room and hoistway.

J. Provide new pit lighting. Fixtures shall be protected to prevent accidental contact and breaking.

Provide switch adjacent to access door and meeting ASME A.17 code requirements for accessibility.

K. Hoistway Ventilation. Remove existing outside window and vent screen. Provide new fixed louver on exterior of opening and new vent screen on interior.

L. Provide light and GFCI outlets in the elevator pit and machine room.

M. Furnish electric power for testing and adjusting elevator equipment.

N. Furnish new lockable power disconnecting means in machine room for car and hoistway lights and receptacles.

O. Supply power for cab lighting and ventilation from an emergency power panel.

P. Provide new fire extinguisher in machine room.

Q. Provide new pit access ladder meeting code requirements.

R. Machine Room Guardrail Upon removal of existing elevator controls, railing/guards installed on secondary machine room level shall be modified or replaced to provide protection against fall hazard.

S. Obsolete Electrical Service/Feeder Panel – Remove existing abandoned electrical panel located in the machine room and properly disposed of. All associated conduit and wiring will be disconnected and removed as well.

T. Materials, Painting and Finishes

1. Two (2) coats of rust inhibiting machinery enamel shall be applied to ferrous metal surfaces in the pit that do not have a galvanized, anodized, baked enamel, or special architectural finishes.

2. Two (2) coats of rust inhibiting enamel paint to the machinery located within the machine room and secondary level (where applicable) as well as the completed car top including the cart top crosshead (match existing color).

3. Paint or provide decaltype floor designation not less than six (6) inches high on hoistway doors (hoistway side), fascias and/or walls as required by Code at intervals not exceeding

7'0". The color of paint used shall contrast with the color of the surface to which it is applied.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 01 32 16 SCHEDULE

C. Section 01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

D. Section 01 73 10, REQUIREMENTS FOR CUTTING AND PATCHING: General requirements for cutting and patching that are common to more than one section.

E. Section 01 73 20, DEMOLITION

F. Section 01 77 00, CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

G. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING: Sealing around penetrations to maintain the integrity of firerated construction.

H. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING

I. Section 26 05 11, ELECTRICAL

J. Section 26 51 00, INTERIOR LIGHTING: Fixture and ballast type for interior lighting.

1.3 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Approved Manufacturers: Provide product manufactured by one of the following: Otis Elevator, Kone Elevator, Thyssenkrupp Elevator, Motion Control Engineering, GAL Manufacturing.

Major elevator components, including driving machines, controllers, signal fixtures, door operators, car frames, cars, and entrances, shall be manufactured by single manufacturer.

Approval by the Contracting Officer is required for products and services of proposed manufacturers, suppliers and installers and shall be contingent upon submission by Contractor of certificates stating the following:

1. Elevator contractor is currently and regularly engaged in the installation of elevator equipment as one of his principal products.

2. Elevator contractor shall have five (5) years of successful experience, trained supervisory personnel, and facilities to install elevator equipment specified herein.

3. The installers shall be Certified Elevator Mechanics with technical qualifications of at least three

(3) years of successful experience and Apprentices actively pursuing certified mechanic status.

Certificates shall be submitted for all workers employed in this capacity.

B. Approval of Elevator Contractor’s equipment will be contingent upon their identifying an elevator maintenance service provider that shall render services within one and a half (1.5) of receipt of notification, together with certification that the quantity and quality of replacement parts stock is sufficient to warranty continued operation of the elevator installation. Approval will not be given where contractor cannot show that reasonable response time can be provided for elevator emergencies, service calls and maintenance.

C. Approval will not be given to elevator contractors and manufacturers who have established on prior projects, either government, municipal, or commercial, a record for unsatisfactory elevator installations, have failed to complete awarded contracts within the contract period, and do not have the requisite record of satisfactorily performing elevator installations of similar type and magnitude.

D. The Contractor shall provide and install only those types of safety devices that have been subjected to tests witnessed and certified by an independent professional testing laboratory that is not a subsidiary of the firm that manufactures supplies or installs the equipment.

E. Welding at the project site shall be made by welders and welding operators who have previously qualified by test as prescribed in American Welding Society Publications AWS Dl.1 to perform the type of work required. Certificates shall be submitted for all workers employed in this capacity. A welding or hot work permit is required for each day and shall be obtained from the COTR of safety department. Request permit one day in advance.

F. Electrical work shall be performed by Licensed Electricians as requirements by NEC. Certificates shall be submitted for all workers employed in this capacity.

1.4 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification. Elevator installation shall meet the requirements of the latest editions published and adopted by the United States Department of

Veterans Affairs on the date contract is signed.

B. Federal Specifications (Fed. Spec.):

JC30B Cable and Wire, Electrical (Power, Fixed Installation)

WC596F Connector, Plug, Electrical; Connector, Receptacle, Electrical

WF406E Fittings for Cable, Power, Electrical and Conduit, Metal, Flexible

HHI558C Insulation, Blankets, Thermal (Mineral Fiber, Industrial Type)

WF408E Fittings for Conduit, Metal, Rigid (Thick Wall and Thinwall (EMT)

Type)

RRW410 Wire Rope and Strand

TTE489J Enamel, Alkyd, Gloss, Low VOC Content

QQS766 Steel, Stainless and Heat Resisting, Alloys, Plate, Sheet and Strip

C. International Building Code (IBC)

D. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

A17.107......Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators

A17.207......Inspectors Manual for Electric Elevators and Escalators

E. National Fire Protection Association:

NFPA 1310..........Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

NFPA 7011..........National Electrical Code (NEC)

NFPA 7210..........National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

NFPA 10109.........Life Safety Code

NFPA 25208.........Fire Test of Door Assemblies

F. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

A1008/A1008M10 Steel, Sheet, Cold Rolled, Carbon, Structural, HighStrength

LowAlloy and High Strength LowAlloy with Improved Farability

E104202(R2008) Acoustically Absorptive Materials Applied by Trowel or Spray

G. Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. (SAE)

J51710 .Hydraulic Hose, Standard

H. Gauges:

For Sheet and Plate: U.S. Standard (USS)

For Wire: American Wire Gauge (AWG)

I. American Welding Society (AWS):

D1.110 Structured Welding Code Steel

J. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

LD305 HighPressure Decorative Laminates

K. Underwriter's Laboratories (UL):

486A03 Safety Wire Connectors for Copper Conductors

79707 Safety Electrical Metallic Tubing

L. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

M. Regulatory Standards:

Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards

Americans with Disabilities Act

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with Specification Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and SAMPLES.

B. Before execution of work, furnish information to evidence full compliance with contract requirements for proposed items. Such information shall include, as required: Manufacturer's Name, Trade

Names, Model or Catalog Number, Nameplate Data (size, capacity, and rating) and corresponding specification reference (Federal or project specification number and paragraph). All submitted drawings and related elevator material shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer.

C. Name of manufacturer, type or style designation, and applicable data of the following equipment shall be shown on the elevator layouts:

1. Hoisting Machine.

2. Hoisting Machine Motor, HP and RPM ratings, Voltage, Starting and Full Load Ampere, and

Number of Phases.

3. Controller

4. Starters and Overload Current Protection Devices.

5. Governor

6. Electric Door Operator; HP and RPM ratings, Voltage and Ampere rating of motor.

7. Hoistway Door Interlocks.

8. Car and Counterweight Buffers; maximum and minimum rated loads, maximum rated striking speed and stroke.

9. Cab Ventilation Unit; HP rating and CFM rating.

F. Complete dimensioned detail of vibration isolating foundations for traction hoisting machines.

H. Dimensioned drawings showing details of:

1. All signal and operating fixtures.

2. Car and counterweight roller guides.

3. Hoistway door tracks, hangers, and sills.

4. Door operator, infrared curtain units.

I. Drawings showing details of controllers and supervisory panels.

J. Furnish certificates as required under: Paragraph "QUALIFICATIONS".

1.6 WIRING DIAGRAMS

A. Provide three complete sets of field wiring and straight line wiring diagrams showing all electrical circuits in the hoistway, machine room and fixtures. Install one set coated with an approved plastic sealer and mounted in the elevator machine room as directed by the GSA.

B. In the event field modifications are necessary during installation, diagrams shall be revised to include all corrections made prior to and during the final inspection. Corrected diagrams shall be delivered to the GSA within thirty (30) days of final acceptance.

C. Provide the following information relating to the specific type of microprocessor controls installed:

1. Owner's information manual, containing job specific data on major components, maintenance, and adjustment.

2. System logic description.

3. Complete wiring diagrams needed for field troubleshooting, adjustment, repair and replacement of components. Diagrams shall be base diagrams, containing all changes and additions made to the equipment during the design and construction period.

4. Changes made during the warranty period shall be noted on the drawings in adequate time to have the finalized drawings reproduced for mounting in the machine room no later than six months prior to the expiration of the warranty period.

1.7 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

A. Additional equipment required to operate the specified equipment manufactured and supplied for this installation shall be furnished and installed by the contractor. The cost of the equipment shall be included in the base bid.

B. Equipment not required by specification, which would improve the operation, may be installed in conjunction with the specified equipment by the contractor at his option at no additional cost to the

Government, provided prior approval is obtained from the Contracting Officer’s Technical

Representative.

1.8 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

A. The elevator shall be capable of meeting the highest standards of the industry and specifically the following:

1. Contract speed is high speed in either direction of travel with rated capacity load in the elevator.

Speed variation under all load conditions, regardless of direction of travel, shall not vary more than three (3) percent.

2. The controlled rate of change of acceleration and retardation of the car shall not exceed 0.1G per second and the maximum acceleration and retardation shall not exceed 0.2G per second.

3. Starting, stopping, and leveling shall be smooth and comfortable without appreciable steps of acceleration and deceleration.

B. The door operator shall open the car door and hoistway door simultaneously at 2.5feet per second and close at 1foot per second.

C. Elevator control system shall be capable of starting the car without noticeable "rollback" of hoisting machine sheave, regardless of load condition in car, location of car, or direction of travel.

D. Floor level stopping accuracy shall be within 3 mm (1/8 in.) above or below the floor, regardless of load condition.

E. Noise and Vibration Isolation: All elevator equipment including their supports and fastenings to the building, shall be mechanically and electrically isolated from the building structure to minimize objectionable noise and vibration transmission to car, building structure, or adjacent occupied areas of building.

F. Sound Isolation: Noise level relating to elevator equipment operation in machine room shall not exceed 80 dBA. All dBA readings shall be taken three (3) feet off the floor and three (3) feet from equipment.

G. Airborne Noise: Measured noise level of elevator equipment during operation shall not exceed 50 dBA in elevator lobbies and 60 dBA inside car under any condition including door operation and car ventilation exhaust blower on its highest speed.

I. Door Closing Time: Seconds from start of closing to fully open:

1. Cars 1: 2.4 seconds.

H. Car Ride Quality: Adjust where necessary to provide smooth operation free of excessive vibration, shifting, noise. etc.

J. Door Opening Time: Seconds from start of opening to fully open:

1. Horizontal and vertical acceleration within car during all riding and door operating conditions.

Nor more than 20 mg peak to peak (adjacent peaks) in the 110 Hz range.

2. Acceleration and deceleration shall be smooth constant and not less than and not more than 3 feet/second with an initial ramp between 0.5 and 0.75 second.

3. Sustained Jerk: Not more than 6 feet/second.

4. Measurement Standards: Measure and evaluate ride quality consistent with ISO 18738, using low pass cutoff frequency of 10 Hz and A95 peaktopeak average calculations.

1.9 WARRANTY

A. The elevator and associated equipment shall be free of defective material, imperfect work and faulty operation not due to ordinary wear and tear or improper use or care for one year. The Warranty shall extend for a period of oneyear from final acceptance of all elevator work.

B. During warranty period if a device is not functioning properly or in accordance with specification requirements, or if in the opinion of the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, excessive maintenance and attention must be employed to keep device operational, device shall be removed and a new device meeting all requirements shall be installed as part of work until satisfactory operation of installation is obtained at no additional cost to the government. Period of warranty shall start anew for such parts from date of completion of each new installation performed, in accordance with foregoing requirements.

1.10 MAINTENANCE SERVICE

A. Provide 12month maintenance service during warranty period by trained mechanics. Warranty maintenance shall commence upon completion and acceptance of all elevator work and shall include examination, adjustment, greasing, oiling, parts replacement, tests, and emergency service. Maintenance based upon terms and conditions of Preventive Maintenance Agreement as provided by GSA.

B. Existing Maintenance Contract: If contractor currently providing equipment the maintenance under contract with GSA is included on the list of invited Contractors for this contact, Contractor acknowledges and agrees that said contract shall be immediately null and void upon award of the contract to contractor or alternate invited Contractor.