Attachment H-2

Project Specifications

Department Project No. 24-001-EPC

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

By: Walter P Moore and Associates, Inc.

FOR

THHS Water Improvements

TO SERVE

Texas Health and Human Services (THHS)

Walter P Moore 601 N Mesa St., Suite 1475

El Paso, Texas 79901

May 2, 2025

Department Project No. 24-001-EPC

HHSC MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION

Texas Health and Human Services Commission P. O. Box 12668 Mail Code 2064 Austin, Texas 78711-2668 (909 W. 45th Street, Bldg. 633, Austin, TX 78751)

FAX (512) 206-5930

Austin Phone No.

Director 512/206-5888 Assistant Director 512/206-5893 Manager, Construction Services 512/206-5204 Project Manager 210/420-9084

FACILITY

Maintenance Manager 915/534-5526

CONSULTANT(S) TO OWNER (by discipline) Civil Engineer 915/838-3100

CONSULTANTS TO ENGINEER

(by discipline) MP Engineer 915/373-6030

CONTRACTOR

Contracting Officer Phone No.

Project Manager Phone No.

Project Superintendent Phone No.

SUBCONTRACTORS (List) Phone No.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Subject Pages

Division 00 – Procurement and Contracting Requirements

Section 00 01 07 Seals Page 1-2

Division 01 – General Requirements

Section 01 11 00 Summary of Work 1-3

Section 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 1-5

Section 01 45 00 Contractor’s Quality Control 1-2

Section 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 1-4

Section 01 73 00 Execution 1-9

Division 07 – Thermal and Moisture Protection

Section 07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 1-9

Division 09 – Finishes

Section 09 91 23 Interior Painting 1-7

Division 22 – Plumbing

Section 22 05 00 Common Work Requirements for Plumbing 1-13

Section 22 05 17 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Plumbing Piping 1-4

Section 22 05 18 Escutcheons for Plumbing Piping 1-2

Section 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 1-5

Section 22 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Plumbing Piping and Equipment 1-7

Section 22 05 53 Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment 1-2

Section 22 07 19 Plumbing Piping Insulation 1-9

Section 22 11 16 Domestic Water Piping 1-9

Section 22 11 19 Domestic Water Piping Specialties 1-3

Division 26 – Electrical

Section 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 1-5

Section 26 05 29 Hangers and Supports For Electrical Systems 1-5

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Section 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes For Electrical Systems 1-9

Section 26 05 43 Underground Ducts and Raceways for Electrical Systems 1-13

Division 31 - Earthwork

Section 31 11 00 Clearing and Grubbing 1-5

Section 31 22 13 Site Grading 1-11

Section 31 23 33 Trenching, Backfilling and Compaction 1-8

Section 31 25 00 Erosion and Sedimentation Control 1-6

Section 31 41 33 Trench Safety 1-7

Division 32 – Exterior Improvements

Section 32 13 13 Concrete 1-8

Division 33 - Utilities

Section 33 10 00 Water Distribution 1-5

SECTION 00 01 07 SEALS PAGE

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SECTION 00 01 17 SEALS PAGE

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESIGN PROFESSIONALS OF RECORD

A. CIVIL ENGINEER

1. Miriam Gonzalez, P.E.

Walter P Moore 601 N Mesa St. Suite 1475 El Paso, TX 79901

(915) 838-3100

2. Texas Professional Engineer No. 154433

3. Responsible for Division 01, 31, 32, and 33 Sections; except where indicated as prepared by other design professionals of record.

B. ENGINEER

1. Abigail Hanson, P.E.

Walter P Moore 500 N Akard St. #2300 Dallas, TX 75201

(214) 740-6200

2. Texas Professional Engineer No. 150286

3. Responsible for Division 07 Section; except where indicated as prepared by other design professionals of record.

C. ARCHITECT:

1. Carmen Renee Jimenez, AIA MNK Architects, Inc.

330 Eubank Ct.

El Paso, TX 79902

(915) 587-8023

2. Texas Architectural Registration No. 21745

3. Responsible for Division 09 Section; except where indicated as prepared by other design professionals

D. MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING ENGINEER

1. Carlos E. Arguijo, P.E.

Cardina Engineering and Commissioning 10600 Montwood Dr., Ste 124 El Paso, TX 79935

(915) 373-6030

2. Texas Professional Engineer No. 95575

3. Responsible for Division 22 Section; except where indicated as prepared by other design professionals

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E. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

1. Lorenzo L. De Santiago, P.E.

DS Engineering

2150 Trawood Dr., Ste B251 El Paso, TX 79935

(915) 444-8519

2. Texas Professional Engineer No. 90120

3. Responsible for Division 26 Section; except where indicated as prepared by other design professionals

SECTION 01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

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PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Summary of Work, Project Manual and Construction Documents Arrangement, Work by Others, Contracts, Related Work of Other Contracts, Contractor Use of Site and Premises, Sequence of Construction, and Special Conditions.

1.2 SUMMARY OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, superintendence, materials, machinery, equipment, tools, and transportation necessary to complete the work required for the construction of the El Paso Psychiatric Hospital THHS Water Improvements as defined by the Project Manual and the Construction Documents, and any modifications thereto.

B. The work of this Contract consists of the construction of an additional domestic water service line to the

El Paso Psychiatric Hospital (4605 Alameda Ave., El Paso, Texas) in order to meet International Plumbing Code standards. The new service line will connect to an existing 8-inch water line that runs along Boll Place. The service tap and service water line up to the meter will be installed by El Paso Water. The Contractor will be responsible for continuing service line from the meter to the final connection inside the building as shown on project drawings. In addition, El Paso Water will install an additional valve on the existing water main on Boll Pl.

C. The Contractor shall act as the Owner’s Representative for the scope of work to be performed by El Paso Water. The Contractor shall execute the contract, manage, monitor, and pay for this scope of work on behalf of El Paso Psychiatric Hospital (THHS). The Contractor should include a contingency fund ($45,000) for this item in their bid.

1.3 PROJECT MANUAL AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS ARRANGEMENT

A. The Project Manual

1. Bidding Requirements, Contract Forms, Conditions of the Contract, and Division 1 – General Requirements apply to Work covered by the Contract.

B. The Construction Documents

1. Technical Specifications

2. Drawings

C. Addenda to the Contract issued during bidding phase of the project.

D. Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the Texas Uniform General Conditions for Construction

Contracts with HHSC Supplementary General Conditions.

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1.4 CONTRACTS

A. Work will be executed under one prime general contract between the Owner and the selected bidder.

1.5 RELATED WORK OF OTHER CONTRACTS

A. Contractor shall cooperate and coordinate his Work with work provided under other contracts within or adjacent to the Project site. Separate contracts may include, but not necessarily be limited to the following:

1. Regularly scheduled maintenance by the Owner, City of El Paso, or El Paso Water.

1.6 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. Coordinate use of site and premises with the Owner.

B. Assume full responsibility for protection and safekeeping of products under this Contract stored on site.

C. Limit disruption to vehicular and pedestrian traffic in public rights-of-way.

D. Obtain and pay for use of any additional storage or work areas needed for operations.

E. Limit use of site and premises to allow for:

1. Work by separate contractors.

2. Work by Owner.

3. Use of site and premises by tenants and occupants of adjacent properties during construction.

F. Contractor shall protect and secure all equipment and/or stockpiled materials at all times. Any damage to or loss of equipment and/or stockpiled materials is the Contractor’s responsibility.

1.7 SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION

A. The Contractor’s schedule shall be developed such that the Work proceeds in accordance with the

Contract Documents.

1. The Contractor shall pursue the Work as approved on the Construction Schedule. No deviations from the sequence stated in the approved Construction Schedule shall be allowed unless they are specifically cited as a deviation on the submittal of the Construction Schedule and specifically approved by the Owner.

2. Contractor shall comply with the requirements in Article 9. Construction Schedules of the Texas Uniform General Conditions for Construction Contracts with HHSC Supplementary General Conditions.

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B. Work shall proceed in a manner as to minimize disruption to the public. Pedestrian and building access must be maintained at all times. The Contractor’s Construction Schedule shall be developed such that the work proceeds to meet the scheduled completion date.

C. Any deviations allowed by the Owner to these provisions shall not be interpreted as a change to these provisions and shall not establish a right by the Contractor to such deviations in other areas of the Work unless specifically stated in writing.

D. Definitions

1. Local Access – In this section the phrase “local access” shall be understood to include:

a. Access by the public from outside the work area to a point inside the work area such as with driveways, doorways, or points within the right-of-way as needed to conduct business.

b. Deliveries of materials and supplies to a business occurring on a frequent basis.

1.8 SPECIAL CONDITIONS

A. The Contractor shall take all appropriate steps necessary to maintain dust control caused by construction activities.

B. Operations shall be performed in a manner to minimize noise generation. Special consideration shall be given to noise generated by construction activities during the early morning or night hours.

C. Work related to El Paso Water’s addition of the water line and valve shall be managed and monitored by the Contractor. Refer to section 1.2.C of this specification.

D. Contractor will be liable for any damage to El Paso Water facilities within the project area.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01 33 00 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

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SECTION 01 33 00 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Submittal procedures

2. Shop drawings

3. Product data

4. Manufacturers' instructions

5. Manufacturers' certificates

6. Deviation from Contract Documents

7. Requirement for Complete Shop Drawings

8. Construction Progress Schedules

9. Operations and Maintenance Manuals

10. Equipment Installation Report

1.2 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Equipment submittals shall be provided for the following:

1. Concrete

2. Piping and Appurtenances

B. ALL submittals and re-submittals shall be transmitted electronically.

C. Sequentially number the transmittal forms using Section number system. Re-submittals to have original number with an alphabetic suffix.

D. Identify Project, Contractor, Subcontractor or supplier as appropriate.

E. The Contractor shall be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in each submittal and shall insure that the values, materials, equipment, or method of work shall be as described in the submittal.

F. Apply Contractor's stamp, signed or initialed, certifying that review, verification of Products required, field dimensions, adjacent construction work, and coordination of information are in

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G. Indicate on submittals any deviation or equivalent to the project requirements.

H. Revise and resubmit submittals as required, identifying all changes made since previous submittal.

I. Format

1. Submit all submittals digitally using .PDF file extension. Each submittal shall be a single .PDF file including transmittal letter. Multiple files for the same submittal will not be accepted.

2. Submittals in any other format, including .ZIP files, will be rejected.

3. Hard copies will not be accepted.

4. To ensure each page is legible, .PDF pages of drawings shall be the same size/scale as a hard copy. Where applicable, scale symbols should be provided to indicate scale. Illegible submittals will be rejected.

J. The submittal procedures described in this Article applies to the Construction Progress Schedule, Products List, Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples (actual samples to be submitted, not digital files), Design Data, Test Reports, Certificates, Manufacturer’s Instructions and Field Reports, and any other type of submittal submitted to Engineer.

L. Engineer will have Fifteen (15) Calendar days for review. Contractor shall include this time in their schedule.

M. Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the Texas Uniform General Conditions for Construction Contracts with HHSC Supplementary General Conditions.

1.3 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Submit the number of copies which Contractor requires, plus three copies which will be retained by the Engineer. If electronic, no hard copies are needed.

B. Special attention is called to the fact that shop drawings shall be required for all materials, equipment and accessories required under this contract.

1.4 PRODUCT DATA

A. Submit the number of copies which the Contractor requires, plus three copies which will be retained by the Engineer. If electronic, no hard copies are needed.

B. Mark each copy to identify applicable products, models, options, and other data. Supplement manufacturers' standard data to provide information unique to this Project.

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1.5 MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS

A. When specified in individual specification Sections, submit manufacturers' printed instructions for delivery, storage, assembly, installation, start-up, adjusting, and finishing, in quantities specified for Product Data.

1.6 MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATES

A. When specified in individual specification Sections, submit manufacturers' certificate to Engineer for review, in quantities specified for Product Data.

B. Certificates may be recent or previous test results on material or product but must be acceptable to Engineer.

1.7 DEVIATION FROM CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. A request by the Contractor to deviate from the Contract Documents shall be provided in writing to fully identify and describe the deviation(s) and state the reason the change is being requested.

Any savings in cost related to the substitution is to be stated in the request for consideration. Owner may require Contractor to furnish, at Contractor’s expense, a special performance bond or other surety with respect to the substitute.

B. In the event installations of equipment or items occur during the project and do not have a completed corresponding submittal review, the Contractor shall replace the equipment or items at the Contractor’s expense, if deemed necessary by the Engineer.

1.8 REQUIREMENT FOR COMPLETE SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Material in shop drawings shall be in sufficient detail to demonstrate compliance with all requirements of the Contract Drawings. Shop drawings shall address material and/or methods of construction, design criteria, performance characteristics, and special provisions of the Specifications.

B. Shop drawings for systems and related equipment shall include information including electrical, mechanical, and any other information required to indicate how the various components of the system function and shall be included in the same submittal.

C. Where statements of certification, written guarantees, extended service agreements or extended warranties are required, they will be provided with the shop drawing. The effective date of the guarantee and service agreements, however, shall not be until the date of final acceptance of the project.

D. Shop drawings which do not have all of the information required for evaluation will be returned without benefit of review and comment.

1.9 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULES

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A. Contractor shall submit their initial Work Progress Schedule for the Work in relation to the entire Project not later than twenty-one (21) days after the effective date of the Notice to Proceed to the Owner and Engineer.

B. Revise and resubmit as required.

C. Submit revised schedule with each Application for Payment, identifying changes since previous version.

D. Submit a horizontal bar chart with separate line for each section of Work, identifying first workday of each week.

E. Show complete sequence of construction by activity, identifying Work of separate stages and other logically grouped activities. Indicate the early and late start, early and late finish, float dates, and duration.

F. Indicate estimated percentage of completion for each item of Work at each submission.

G. Submit separate schedule of submittal dates for shop drawings, product data, and samples, and dates reviewed submittals will be required from Engineer.

H. Revisions to Schedules:

1. Indicate progress of each activity to date of submittal, and projected completion date of each activity.

2. Identify activities modified since previous submittal, major changes in scope, and other identifiable changes.

3. Prepare narrative report to define problem areas, anticipated delays, and impact on Schedule. Report corrective action taken, or proposed, and its effect including effect of changes on schedules of separate contractors.

1.10 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. For each type of equipment to be furnished and installed under this contract, the SUPPLIER shall prepare an operation and maintenance manual covering:

1. Name, address, and telephone number of nearest competent service organization who can supply parts and service.

2. Equipment function, normal operating characteristics, and limiting conditions, which reflect “as-built” conditions for the equipment furnished.

3. Assembly, installation, alignment, adjustment, and checking instructions, including field modification made during installation, startup and testing.

4. Operating instructions for startup, routine and normal operation, regulation and control, shutdown, and emergency conditions.

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5. Lubrication and maintenance instructions.

6. Guide to “troubleshooting.”

7. Parts lists and predicted life of parts subject to wear.

8. Outline, cross-section, and assembly drawings; engineering data; control schematics and point-to-point wiring diagrams, and reproductions of all equipment nameplates.

9. Test data and performance curves, where applicable.

10. All information supplied shall be specific to that equipment supplied for this product.

B. The above information, as applicable, shall be provided for the equipment as indicated in individual specification sections.

C. The operation and maintenance manuals shall be in addition to any instructions or parts listed packed with or attached to the equipment when delivered.

D. Manuals shall be printed on heavy, first quality paper, 8 ½ x 11 inch size with standard 3-hole punching. Drawings and diagrams shall be reduced to 8 ½ x 11 inches. Where reduction is not practicable, larger drawings shall be folded separately and placed in envelopes which are bound into the manual. Each envelope shall bear suitable identification on the outside.

E. Two preliminary copies of each manual, temporarily bound in heavy paper covers bearing suitable identification, shall be submitted to the ENGINEER at the time of submittal of the shop drawings.

After review by the ENGINEER, SUPPLIER shall prepare three (3) final copies of each operation and maintenance manual and deliver to the OWNER not later than 90 days prior to placing the equipment into operation. The final manuals shall be bound in stiff artificial black leather, metal hinged binders, 2 to 3 ½ inch capacity, three-ring style. Additionally, an electronic PDF version should be submitted.

1.11 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION REPORT

A. A written report shall be submitted by the equipment supplier performing the installation check for all major equipment. This report shall certify that:

1. The equipment has been properly installed and lubricated.

2. The equipment is in accurate alignment.

3. The equipment is free from any undue stress imposed by connecting piping, equipment, or anchor bolts.

4. The equipment has been operated under full load conditions and that it is operating satisfactorily.

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SECTION 01 45 00 - CONTRACTOR’S QUALITY CONTROL

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SECTION 01 45 00 - CONTRACTOR’S QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Quality assurance and control of installation.

B. References.

C. Testing

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE/CONTROL OF INSTALLATION

A. Contractor shall comply with the requirements of Article 8. Quality Control from the Texas Uniform General Conditions for Construction Contracts with HHSC Supplementary General Conditions.

B. Monitor quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, site conditions, and workmanship, to produce Work of specified quality at no additional cost to the Owner.

C. Comply fully with manufacturers’ installation instructions, including each step in sequence.

D. Request clarification from Project Manager before proceeding should manufacturers’ instructions conflict with Contract Documents.

E. Comply with specified standards as minimum requirements for the Work except when more stringent tolerances, codes, or specified requirements indicate higher standards or more precise workmanship.

F. Perform work by persons qualified to produce the specified level of workmanship.

1.03 REFERENCES

A. Obtain copies of standards and maintain at job site when required by individual Specification sections.

1.04 TESTING

A. Owner is responsible for coordinating and paying for routine and special tests required to confirm compliance with quality and performance requirements, except as stated below or otherwise required by the Contract Documents. Contractor shall provide the following testing:

1. Any test of basic material or fabricated equipment included as part of a submittal for a required item in order to establish compliance with the Contract Documents.

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2. Any test of basic material or fabricated equipment offered as a substitute for a specified item on which a test may be required in order to establish compliance with the Contract Documents.

3. Preliminary, start-up, pre-functional and operational testing of building equipment and systems as necessary to confirm operational compliance with requirements of the Contract Documents.

4. All subsequent tests on original or replaced materials conducted as a result of prior testing failure.

B. All testing shall be performed in accordance with standard test procedures by an accredited laboratory, or special consultant as appropriate, acceptable to Owner. Results of all tests shall be provided promptly to the Owner, Engineer, and Contractor.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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PART 3 – EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 50 00 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

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SECTION 01 50 00 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Related Sections:

1. Other Division 01 Specification Sections apply to Work of this Section.

1.2 SCOPE

A. The Contractor shall make his own arrangements for a supply of potable drinking water for his employees and shall keep such supply available at all times.

B. Water to be used for construction and testing shall be furnished to the Contractor by the Owner under set conditions and charges contained in the Rules and Regulations adopted by the Public Service Board, specified as Instructions to Contractors Requesting Fire Hydrant Meter. The Contractor shall pay for water at the established rate of $8.27 per CCF for water used at cost, with no mark up.

C. Alternately, water to be used for construction may be obtained by the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for determining the suitability of the water for his uses.

1.3 CONSTRUCTION WATER SERVICE

A. Construction Water service may be furnished by El Paso Water through a metered temporary Water Service to fill water tank wagons or other construction vehicles such as street sweepers, where, in the opinion of El Paso Water, it is not practical at the time of installation to furnish permanent services and where, in the opinion of El Paso Water, an appropriate location for a standpipe and an adequate water supply exists. A positive air gap or other approved Backflow Prevention Assemblies shall be maintained at all times of operation. The Contractor will pay the estimated costs for the installation and removal of the connection in advance and will also pay for the water used in accordance with El Paso Water Rules and Regulations No. 5, as well as all costs related to repairs or maintenance of the connection. The connection may be removed by El Paso Water: (1) at the end of ninety (90) days; (2) when the construction is complete; or (3) at any time the connection is operated in such a fashion as to require removal at the discretion of El Paso Water. El Paso Water may limit or prohibit the use of water by a construction service when necessary to maintain adequate pressure in the system or as may be required due to a water emergency declared under the mandatory Water Conservation Ordinance located in Chapter 15 of the City of El Paso Municipal Code.

1.4 INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTRACTORS REQUESTING FIRE HYDRANT METER

A. Contractor will be charged for Construction Water drawn through fire hydrant meters and must pay for the water used in accordance with El Paso Water Rules and Regulations No. 5.

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B. Fire hydrant meters, which have a locking device and built-in Backflow prevention, will be installed and removed by El Paso Water personnel.

C. The fire hydrant meter deposit is $2,000. There will be one deposit fee per meter. Only one fire hydrant meter will be allowed within a 2,000-foot radius. Deposits and fees may not be transferred from one project to another.

D. A water loss fee of $1,000 will be charged to the Contractor for each occurrence where unmetered water is taken from a fire hydrant, where the Contractor tampers with the meter or fire hydrant valve, or where the fire hydrant meter is removed and/or relocated by other than El Paso Water personnel. A $2,000 fee will be charged for each occurrence thereafter.

E. Readings will be taken monthly from the fire hydrant meter. Consumption will be billed monthly.

F. All other unbilled water and charges will be deducted from the deposited amount. Charges in excess of the deposit must be paid before the project will be accepted into the El Paso Water system. Any excess deposit amounts will be promptly refunded to the Contractor.

G. The El Paso Water’s Planning and Development Section will issue the forms and procedures necessary to implement these charges, rates rules and regulations.

H. Costs to replace damaged, stolen or lost fire hydrant meters will be charged to the Customer of record for the meter. The charge will be the replacement cost of the fire hydrant meter.

I. The Contractor must complete a Fire Hydrant Meter Application for a fire hydrant meter with the Engineering Developer Services Section of the El Paso Water Utilities, located on the third floor of the El Paso Water Utilities Building, 1154 Hawkins Blvd. For information, please contact 915- 594-5635 or 915-594-5539. Deposit fee is due at application. Billing rate for construction water will be as established in the latest El Paso Water Rules and Regulations.

J. The Engineering Developer Services Section will forward the application form to the Fire Department for approval. The Fire Department will approve within 48-hrs of receipt of the application.

K. Water Distribution Section will have the meter installed within 48 hours after approval by the Fire Department and Engineering Developer Services Section. The Contractor must coordinate with Water Supply Section at 915-594-5759 or 915-594-5760 to have a Contractor’s Representative at the specified fire hydrant for the installation of the meter. The Contractor shall be responsible to secure the valve on the meter to ensure unauthorized use.

L. Fire hydrant meter readings will be taken monthly and consumption will be billed monthly by the Utility. Payment will be due 10 working days later. If not paid, fire hydrant meter will be removed.

M. Immediately after completion of the construction project, the Contractor must complete the Meter Removal Form requesting removal of the meter. The Utility will remove the meter within two working days.

N. A final bill will be consolidated for any damages to the fire hydrant or the fire hydrant meter in addition to any assessments due to violations. Charges will be deducted from the original deposit.

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Any shortages must be paid before Final Acceptance of the project will be made; any overages will be refunded within 15 days of payment of the final bill.

1.5 NOTES TO CONTRACTORS

A. Additional fire hydrant meters will not be issued for other fire hydrants within a 2000-foot radius of the fire hydrant requested. Deposits and Set-up/Removal fees are due for each meter on a project.

B. The fire hydrant meter shall not be moved for any reason by the Contractor. If the Contractor needs to move the meter to another fire hydrant, the Contractor must contact Engineering Developer Services Section at 594-5635 or 594-5545 to apply for another fire hydrant meter. Fire Department approval for the new meter location is also required.

1. Neither non-metered consumption removal of the meter, nor tampering with the fire hydrant or valve will be allowed under any circumstances. The Contractor agrees that by executing the Fire Hydrant Meter Application any violations of these requirements shall be grounds for immediate removal of the meter and a $500 assessment for water losses for each occurrence.

2. The adapter that is installed for use of the Fire Department on the fire hydrant meter must not be removed. This is considered as tampering and violation fees will be assessed.

1.6 TEMPORARY SERVICE

A. The Contractor shall furnish and install, at his own expense, all temporary electrical facilities and equipment operation required for construction and safety operation. Separate electrical metering shall be provided; and power used shall be paid for by the Contractor, regardless of the source of the power.

1.7 TEMPORARY SANITARY FACILITIES

A. The Contractor shall provide adequate toilet facilities for use by his personnel and shall maintain such facilities in a clean and sanitary condition throughout the construction period. Such facilities shall be conveniently located for use by the personnel and the entire area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. After completion of the work, all temporary toilet facilities shall be removed from the site. No toilet facility shall be located within 150’ of an existing well or potable water source.

1.8 DUST CONTROL

A. The Contractor at all times shall furnish and maintain equipment necessary to affect the control of dust over the entire working area. The control of dust shall mean that no construction activity shall take place without applying such reasonable measures as may be required to prevent particulate matter from becoming airborne so that it remains visible beyond the limits of construction.

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1.9 CONSTRUCTION STAGING AREA

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating with the Owner’s Rep, a construction staging area for equipment and materials storage, construction offices, etc., that the Contractor feels is necessary for the project.

B. Coordinate Laydown Areas with Owner and Engineer.

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3.1 PAYMENT

A. Payment for all work covered in this section will be included in the Lump Sum Price for mobilization as shown in the contractor’s Bid Proposal. Such payment shall be complete compensation for the complete performance of the work including all subsidiary or incidental items necessary to complete the work in accordance with the drawings and specifications. No separate payment will be made for compliance with this section.

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes general administrative and procedural requirements governing execution of the

Work including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Construction layout.

2. Field engineering and surveying.

3. Installation of the Work.

4. Cutting and patching.

5. Coordination of Owner-installed products.

6. Progress cleaning.

7. Starting and adjusting.

8. Protection of installed construction.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 011000 "Summary" for limits on use of Project site.

2. Section 013300 "Submittal Procedures" for submitting surveys.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Cutting: Removal of in-place construction necessary to permit installation or performance of subsequent work.

B. Patching: Fitting and repair work required to restore construction to original conditions after installation of subsequent work.

1.4 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Cutting and Patching Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.

1. Prior to commencing work requiring cutting and patching, review extent of cutting and patching anticipated and examine procedures for ensuring satisfactory result from cutting and patching work. Require representatives of each entity directly concerned with cutting and patching to attend, including the following:

a. Contractor's superintendent.

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b. Trade supervisor responsible for cutting operations.

c. Trade supervisor(s) responsible for patching of each type of substrate.

d. Mechanical, electrical, and utilities subcontractors' supervisors, to the extent each trade is affecting by cutting and patching operations.

2. Review areas of potential interference and conflict. Coordinate procedures and resolve potential conflicts before proceeding.

1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Cutting and Patching Plan: Submit plan describing procedures at least 10 days prior to the time cutting and patching will be performed. Include the following information:

1. Extent: Describe reason for and extent of each occurrence of cutting and patching.

2. Changes to In-Place Construction: Describe anticipated results. Include changes to structural elements and operating components as well as changes in building appearance and other significant visual elements.

3. Products: List products to be used for patching and firms or entities that will perform patching work.

4. Dates: Indicate when cutting and patching will be performed.

5. Utilities and Mechanical and Electrical Systems: List services and systems that cutting and patching procedures will disturb or affect. List services and systems that will be relocated and those that will be temporarily out of service. Indicate length of time permanent services and systems will be disrupted.

a. Include description of provisions for temporary services and systems during interruption of permanent services and systems.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Cutting and Patching: Comply with requirements for and limitations on cutting and patching of construction elements.

1. Structural Elements: When cutting and patching structural elements, notify Architect of locations and details of cutting and await directions from Architect before proceeding.

Shore, brace, and support structural elements during cutting and patching. Do not cut and patch structural elements in a manner that could change their load-carrying capacity or increase deflection.

2. Operational Elements: Do not cut and patch operating elements and related components in a manner that results in reducing their capacity to perform as intended or that results in increased maintenance or decreased operational life or safety. Operational elements include the following:

a. Primary operational systems and equipment.

b. Fire separation assemblies.

c. Air or smoke barriers.

d. Fire-suppression systems.

e. Plumbing piping systems.

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f. Mechanical systems piping and ducts.

g. Control systems.

h. Communication systems.

i. Fire-detection and -alarm systems.

j. Conveying systems.

k. Electrical wiring systems.

l. Operating systems of special construction.

3. Other Construction Elements: Do not cut and patch other construction elements or components in a manner that could change their load-carrying capacity, that results in reducing their capacity to perform as intended, or that results in increased maintenance or decreased operational life or safety. Other construction elements include but are not limited to the following:

a. Water, moisture, or vapor barriers.

b. Membranes and flashings.

c. Exterior curtain-wall construction.

d. Sprayed fire-resistive material.

e. Equipment supports.

f. Piping, ductwork, vessels, and equipment.

g. Noise- and vibration-control elements and systems.

4. Visual Elements: Do not cut and patch construction in a manner that results in visual evidence of cutting and patching. Do not cut and patch exposed construction in a manner that would, in Architect's opinion, reduce the building's aesthetic qualities. Remove and replace construction that has been cut and patched in a visually unsatisfactory manner.

B. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Obtain and maintain on-site manufacturer's written recommendations and instructions for installation of products and equipment.

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2.1 MATERIALS

A. General: Comply with requirements specified in other Sections.

1. For projects requiring compliance with sustainable design and construction practices and procedures, use products for patching that comply with sustainable design requirements.

B. In-Place Materials: Use materials for patching identical to in-place materials. For exposed surfaces, use materials that visually match in-place adjacent surfaces to the fullest extent possible.

1. If identical materials are unavailable or cannot be used, use materials that, when installed, will provide a match acceptable to Architect for the visual and functional performance of in-place materials.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Existing Conditions: The existence and location of underground and other utilities and construction indicated as existing are not guaranteed. Before beginning sitework, investigate and verify the existence and location of underground utilities, mechanical and electrical systems, and other construction affecting the Work.

1. Before construction, verify the location and invert elevation at points of connection of sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water-service piping; underground electrical services; and other utilities.

2. Furnish location data for work related to Project that must be performed by public utilities serving Project site.

B. Examination and Acceptance of Conditions: Before proceeding with each component of the

Work, examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer or Applicator present where indicated, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance. Record observations.

1. Examine roughing-in for mechanical and electrical systems to verify actual locations of connections before equipment and fixture installation.

2. Examine walls, floors, and roofs for suitable conditions where products and systems are to be installed.

3. Verify compatibility with and suitability of substrates, including compatibility with existing finishes or primers.

C. Written Report: Where a written report listing conditions detrimental to performance of the Work is required by other Sections, include the following:

1. Description of the Work.

2. List of detrimental conditions, including substrates.

3. List of unacceptable installation tolerances.

4. Recommended corrections.

D. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. Proceeding with the Work indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Existing Utility Information: Furnish information to Owner that is necessary to adjust, move, or relocate existing utility structures, utility poles, lines, services, or other utility appurtenances located in or affected by construction. Coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Field Measurements: Take field measurements as required to fit the Work properly. Recheck measurements before installing each product. Where portions of the Work are indicated to fit to other construction, verify dimensions of other construction by field measurements before

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Work.

C. Space Requirements: Verify space requirements and dimensions of items shown diagrammatically on Drawings.

D. Review of Contract Documents and Field Conditions: Immediately on discovery of the need for clarification of the Contract Documents caused by differing field conditions outside the control of Contractor, submit a request for information to Architect according to requirements in

Section 013100 "Project Management and Coordination."

3.3 CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT

A. Verification: Before proceeding to lay out the Work, verify layout information shown on

Drawings, in relation to the property survey and existing benchmarks. If discrepancies are discovered, notify Architect and Construction Manager promptly.

B. Site Improvements: Locate and lay out site improvements, including pavements, grading, fill and topsoil placement, utility slopes, and rim and invert elevations.

3.4 INSTALLATION

A. General: Locate the Work and components of the Work accurately, in correct alignment and elevation, as indicated.

1. Make vertical work plumb and make horizontal work level.

2. Where space is limited, install components to maximize space available for maintenance and ease of removal for replacement.

3. Conceal pipes, ducts, and wiring in finished areas unless otherwise indicated.

4. Maintain minimum headroom clearance of 96 inches (2440 mm) in occupied spaces and

90 inches (2300 mm) in unoccupied spaces.

B. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations for installing products in applications indicated.

C. Install products at the time and under conditions that will ensure the best possible results. Maintain conditions required for product performance until Substantial Completion.

D. Conduct construction operations so no part of the Work is subjected to damaging operations or loading in excess of that expected during normal conditions of occupancy.

E. Sequence the Work and allow adequate clearances to accommodate movement of construction items on site and placement in permanent locations.

F. Tools and Equipment: Where possible, select tools or equipment that minimize production of excessive noise levels.

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G. Templates: Obtain and distribute to the parties involved templates for work specified to be factory prepared and field installed. Check Shop Drawings of other portions of the Work to confirm that adequate provisions are made for locating and installing products to comply with indicated requirements.

H. Attachment: Provide blocking and attachment plates and anchors and fasteners of adequate size and number to securely anchor each component in place, accurately located and aligned with other portions of the Work. Where size and type of attachments are not indicated, verify size and type required for load conditions.

1. Mounting Heights: Where mounting heights are not indicated, mount components at heights directed by Architect.

2. Allow for building movement, including thermal expansion and contraction.

3. Coordinate installation of anchorages. Furnish setting drawings, templates, and directions for installing anchorages, including sleeves, concrete inserts, anchor bolts, and items with integral anchors, that are to be embedded in concrete or masonry. Deliver such items to

Project site in time for installation.

I. Joints: Make joints of uniform width. Where joint locations in exposed work are not indicated, arrange joints for the best visual effect. Fit exposed connections together to form hairline joints.

J. Repair or remove and replace damaged, defective, or nonconforming Work.

1. Comply with Section 017700 "Closeout Procedures" for repairing or removing and replacing defective Work.

3.5 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. Cutting and Patching, General: Employ skilled workers to perform cutting and patching. Proceed with cutting and patching at the earliest feasible time, and complete without delay.

1. Cut in-place construction to provide for installation of other components or performance of other construction, and subsequently patch as required to restore surfaces to their original condition.

B. Existing Warranties: Remove, replace, patch, and repair materials and surfaces cut or damaged during installation or cutting and patching operations, by methods and with materials so as not to void existing warranties.

C. Temporary Support: Provide temporary support of work to be cut.

D. Protection: Protect in-place construction during cutting and patching to prevent damage. Provide protection from adverse weather conditions for portions of Project that might be exposed during cutting and patching operations.

E. Adjacent Occupied Areas: Where interference with use of adjoining areas or interruption of free passage to adjoining areas is unavoidable, coordinate cutting and patching according to requirements in Section 011000 "Summary."

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F. Existing Utility Services and Mechanical/Electrical Systems: Where existing services/systems are required to be removed, relocated, or abandoned, bypass such services/systems before cutting to prevent interruption to occupied areas.

G. Cutting: Cut in-place construction by sawing, drilling, breaking, chipping, grinding, and similar operations, including excavation, using methods least likely to damage elements retained or adjoining construction. If possible, review proposed procedures with original Installer; comply with original Installer's written recommendations.

1. In general, use hand or small power tools designed for sawing and grinding, not hammering and chopping. Cut holes and slots neatly to minimum size required, and with minimum disturbance of adjacent surfaces. Temporarily cover openings when not in use.

2. Finished Surfaces: Cut or drill from the exposed or finished side into concealed surfaces.

3. Concrete and Masonry: Cut using a cutting machine, such as an abrasive saw or a diamond-core drill.

4. Excavating and Backfilling: Comply with requirements in applicable Sections where required by cutting and patching operations.

5. Mechanical and Electrical Services: Cut off pipe or conduit in walls or partitions to be removed. Cap, valve, or plug and seal remaining portion of pipe or conduit to prevent entrance of moisture or other foreign matter after cutting.

6. Proceed with patching after construction operations requiring cutting are complete.

H. Patching: Patch construction by filling, repairing, refinishing, closing up, and similar operations following performance of other work. Patch with durable seams that are as invisible as practicable. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other

Sections, where applicable.

1. Inspection: Where feasible, test and inspect patched areas after completion to demonstrate physical integrity of installation.

2. Exposed Finishes:…