USCG specification CMS - 1301 - Cardio Room.doc

TRAINING CENTER

CAPE MAY, NJ

FACILITIES ENGINEERING

DIVISION

CMS-1301

SAMS No.: 3570542 November 2010

SPECIFICATION FOR CARDIO THEATER

GYMNASIUM, 269

TRACEN CAPE MAY

CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1DRAWING INDEX

2DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2SECTION 01 10 00 SUMMARY

4SECTION 01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

9SECTION 01 32 16 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE

12SECTION 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

24SECTION 01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

32SECTION 01 50 00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

38SECTION 01 60 00 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

41SECTION 01 70 00 EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS

44SECTION 01 70 10 GENERAL CLEANING

46SECTION 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT & DISPOSAL

51SECTION 01 90 99 FIRE PREVENTION AND LIFE SAFETY PROTECTION

55DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

55SECTION 02 41 19 SELECTIVE STRUCTURE DEMOLITION

58DIVISION 07 – THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION

58SECTION 07 21 16 BLANKET INSULATION

60SECTION 07 90 00 JOINT PROTECTION

63DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

63SECTION 08 41 13 ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS

70DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

70SECTION 08 45 00 ALL GLASS ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS

76SECTION 08 80 00 GLAZING

84SECTION 08 87 00 INTERIOR DECORATIVE/PRIVACY FILMS

86DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

86SECTION 09 22 16 NON-LOAD-BEARING METAL FRAMING SYSTEM

90SECTION 09 26 00 GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES

93SECTION 09 51 13 ACOUSTICAL PANEL CEILINGS

96SECTION 09 62 00 SPECIALTY FLOORING

99SECTION 09 90 00 PAINTING AND COATING

103DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

103SECTION 12 48 13 ENTRANCE FLOOR MATS AND FRAMES

105DIVISION 23 - HVAC

105SECTION 23 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

107DIVISION 23 - HVAC

107SECTION 23 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

116SECTION 23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

118SECTION 23 23 00 REFRIGERANT PIPING

127SECTION 23 80 00 DECENTRALIZED HVAC EQUIPMENT

130DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

130SECTION 26 05 19 LOW-VOLTAGE CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

135SECTION 26 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING

138SECTION 26 05 33 RACEWAY AND BOXES

145SECTION 26 24 16 PANELBOARDS

148SECTION 26 27 26 WIRING DEVICES

151SECTION 26 28 19 ENCLOSED SWITCHES

153SECTION 26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING

156DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

156SECTION 27 13 46 AUDIO-VIDEO SERVICES CABLING

DRAWING INDEX

T-6141-CD

T-6142-MD

CARDIO ROOM Elevation & Other Details

CARDIO ROOM HVAC New Work SHT 3 of 6 SHT 4 of 6

T-6143-ED

T-6144-ED

CARDIO ROOM Demo & New Work Plans CARDIO ROOM One –Line & Schedule SHT 5of 6 SHT 6 of 6

DRAWINGS: Drawings and the accompanying specifications are the property of the Government and comprise legal documentation that pertains exclusively to this project. Drawings can only be obtained electronically by downloading the files identified with the solicitation at https://www.fbo.gov . Hard copies will not be provided.

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 10 00

SUMMARY

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 CONTRACT DESCRIPTION

A. Work of the Project includes all materials, labor, equipment, services, and all operations necessary for the Cardio Theater renovations, Bldg #269, United States Coast Guard Training Center (TRACEN) Cape May, New Jersey. Major work items include but are not limited to:

1. Demolition of existing flooring, ceiling and lighting, curtain and curtain slide track;

2. Clean existing ceiling cabinet heater, repair all cracks in existing block tiles, and update all electrical outlet covers;

3. Install new acoustical panel ceiling and lighting system, install additional electrical outlets around the perimeter, and install HVAC system;

4. Enclose the room with gypsum board wall, to include a store-front window and double glass door entry;

5. Install new flooring with transition at entrance, to include entrance floor mat;

6. Paint dry-wall addition and install wall boarder protection;

7. Mobilization, demobilization and clean up;

8. Supervision, materials, equipment, transportation, labor and all other incidentals necessary to complete the work.

1.2 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF SITE

A. Access to Site: Work on this contract shall be performed while the unit is in full operational status. Work shall be conducted around all government functions. No work can begin until a construction progress schedule is approved by the Coast Guard. The following conditions must be addressed:

B. Time Restrictions for Performing Work:

1. The Contractor will be permitted to perform construction work through the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 PM Mondays through Fridays, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Federal Holidays. Work performed other than in these periods of time will only be allowed after approval of the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) following a 48 hour (72 hours for Sundays and Mondays) advance request.

2. GRADUATION: Work is not permitted Fridays between the hours of 10:30 am to 1:30 during graduation ceremonies.

C. Access to Base: Prior to commencement of the contract, the Contractor and all sub-contractors are required to register with the USCG TRACEN Cape May Security Office. Background screenings will be performed by TRACEN Security for all employees of the Contractor and sub-contractors working on the Base. The Contractor shall contact USCG TRACEN Cape May Security Office at (609) 898-6244 for detailed requirements.

D. Training Center Regulations: The Contractor, his employees, and subcontractors shall become familiar with and obey all Training Center regulations. All personnel employed on the project shall keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress, and shall not enter any other areas outside of the site of the work unless required to do so in the performance of their duties. The Contractor's equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identification.

1.3 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY

A. The Government will occupy the site during the entire period of construction.

B. Cooperate with Government to minimize conflict, and to facilitate Government's operations.

C. Schedule the Work to accommodate Government occupancy.

1.4 SUB-CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Sub-contractors shall comply with the conditions of the contract. All general conditions and contract requirements shall be provided to all sub-contractors by the Contractor.

1.5 SPECIFICATION CONVENTIONS

A. These specifications are written in imperative mood and streamlined form. This imperative language is directed to the Contractor, unless specifically noted otherwise. The words “shall be” are included by inference where a colon (:) is used within sentences or phrases.

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PART 3 EXECUTION - Not Used

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DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 30 00

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

PART 4 GENERAL

4.1 PRE-BID SITE VISIT

A. Bidders are responsible for visiting the site to field verify existing conditions and determine actual dimensions and the nature of the work required. Failure to visit the site does not relinquish the bidder from determining the extent and scope of the work required and estimating the difficulty and cost to complete the project. Requests for equitable adjustments, in either time or money, arising from failing to field verify site conditions may be denied. Provisions regarding the site visit requirements are outlined in FAR Clause 52.236-3 “Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work.”

B. During the Solicitation Phase of this Project, one Pre-Bid site visit will be scheduled by the Owner. The pre-bid site visit will be determined by the Owner once inquired by the Bidders. It is the responsibility of the contractor to contact the Project Engineer, LTJG Michelle Casillo, Facilities Engineering Design Section, at 609-898-6406 to obtain the specific date, as no other site visits will be scheduled.

4.2 SITE CONDITION VERIFICATION

A. The Contractor shall verify the conditions of the existing site, equipment and facilities potentially affected by the work under this contract and photograph and/or videotape the conditions in order to document their pre-construction condition. Copies of the photos and videos shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer prior to starting work.

4.3 COORDINATION AND PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and Work of various sections of this specification to ensure efficient and orderly sequence of installation of interdependent construction elements.

B. Verify utility requirements and characteristics of operating equipment are compatible with utilities. Coordinate work of various sections having interdependent responsibilities for installing, connecting to, and placing in service, operating equipment.

C. Coordinate space requirements, supports, and installation of mechanical and electrical Work indicated diagrammatically on Drawings. Follow routing shown for pipes, ducts, and conduit, as closely as practicable; place runs parallel with lines of building. Utilize spaces efficiently to maximize accessibility for other installations, for maintenance, and for repairs.

D. Coordinate completion and clean-up of Work.

4.4 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. The Contract Specialist (KSP) will schedule meeting after Notice of Award.

B. Attendance Required: KSP, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) and Contractor.

C. The agenda will be provided by the KSP after the contract is awarded.

4.5 PROGRESS AND TECHNICAL REVIEW MEETINGS: Either party may request a meeting to review the progress of the project and/or review or clarify the technical requirements of the specifications. Meetings generally take place at the project site.

4.6 SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS: The contractor shall comply with all the requirements in the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910 and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Health Requirements Manual No. 385-1-1.

4.7 EQUIPMENT: The contractor shall supply all equipment necessary to perform all work.

4.8 RECEIPT OF MATERIALS: Shipments of equipment, materials, and supplies shall be addressed to the Contractor - not the Coast Guard. The contractor shall provide all equipment, materials and labor for off-loading. The Coast Guard will not accept shipments for the Contractor.

4.9 SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Contractor's personnel shall wear outer garments consisting of at least a tee shirt, long trousers, (down to the ankles), and shoes at all times while at the job site. They shall not communicate with recruits or the instructors.

4.10 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. General: Execute cutting and patching to complement adjacent work, in order to fit or integrate products together using methods to avoid damage and to provide appropriate surfaces to receive patching and finishing. Restore work with new products in accordance with requirements of the contract documents.

1. Structural elements: do not cut and patch structural elements in a manner that could change their load-carrying capacity or load-deflection ratio.

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.

3. Visual requirements: do not cut and patch construction in a manner that results in visual evidence of cutting and patching.

4. Before proceeding, meet at project site with COTR and parties involved in cutting and patching, including mechanical and electrical trades. Review areas of potential interference and conflict. Coordinate procedures and resolve potential conflicts before proceeding.

B. Materials: Use materials identical to existing materials. For exposed surfaces, use materials that visually match existing adjacent surfaces to the fullest extent possible. If identical materials are unavailable or cannot be used, use materials that, when installed, will match the visual and functional performance of existing materials. Verify material substitutions with the COTR prior to application and installation.

C. Examination: Examine existing conditions prior to commencing work including elements subject to damage or movement during cutting and patching. Beginning of cutting and patching means acceptance of existing conditions.

D. Preparation: Provide temporary support of work to be cut.

E. Performance: Employ skilled workers to perform cutting and patching. In general, use hand or small power tools designed for sawing and grinding, not hammering and chopping. Cut holes and slots as small as possible, neatly to size required, and with minimum disturbance of adjacent surfaces. Temporarily cover openings when not in use.

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

G. 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.

H. 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 possible. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other sections of these specifications.

I. At penetrations of fire rated walls, partitions, ceiling, or floor construction, completely seal voids with fire rated material to full thickness of the penetrated element.

J. Restore exposed finishes of patched areas and extend finish restoration into retained adjoining construction in a manner that will eliminate evidence of patching and refinishing.

1. For continuous surfaces, refinish to nearest intersection or natural break.

2. For an assembly, refinish entire unit.

K. Where walls or partitions that are removed, extend one finished area into another, patch and repair floor and wall surfaces in the new space. Provide an even surface of uniform finish, color, texture, and appearance. Remove existing floor and wall coverings and replace with new materials, as necessary, to achieve uniform color and appearance. Where patching occurs in a painted surface, apply primer and intermediate paint coats over the patch and apply final paint coat over entire unbroken surface containing the patch. Provide additional coats until patch blends with adjacent surfaces.

L. Ceilings: Patch, repair, or re-hang existing ceilings as necessary to provide an even-plane surface of uniform appearance.

4.11 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

A. General: Quality assurance: any soiling, staining, breakage or other damage caused by the contractor shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor to clean, repair or replace to original condition all such items at no additional cost to the USCG. Maintain existing utilities indicated to remain in service and protect them against damage during selective demolition operations.

B. Perform demolition in such manner as to eliminate hazards to persons and property; to minimize interference with use of adjacent areas, utilities and structures or interruption of use of such utilities; and to provide free passage to and from such adjacent areas of structures.

1. Neatly cut openings and holes plumb, square, and true to dimensions required. Use cutting methods least likely to damage construction to remain or adjoining construction. Use hand tools or small power tools designed for sawing or grinding, not hammering and chopping, to minimize disturbance of adjacent surfaces.

2. Cut or drill from the exposed or finished side into concealed surfaces to avoid marring existing finished surfaces.

3. Locate selective demolition equipment and remove debris and materials so as not to impose excessive loads on supporting walls, floors, or framing.

4. Where walls or partitions that are demolished extend one finished area into another, patch and repair floor and wall surfaces in the new space.

5. Remove existing floor and wall coverings and replace with new materials, if necessary, to achieve uniform color and appearance.

6. Provide an even surface of uniform finish color, texture, and appearance.

7. Where patching occurs in a painted surface, apply primer and intermediate paint coats over patch and apply final paint coat over entire unbroken surface containing patch. Provide additional coats until patch blends with adjacent surfaces.

8. Provide protection from elements for areas, which may be exposed by uncovering work. Protect existing construction during cutting and patching to prevent damage.

9. Adjoining areas: avoid interference with use of adjoining areas or interruption of free passage to adjoining areas.

4.12 USCG CONTRACT PERSONNEL DEFINITIONS

A. Contracting Officer: Assigned by the US Coast Guard to execute the contract and enforce all contract requirements. Hereon referred to as the “KO”.

B. Contract Specialist: Appointed by the Contracting Officer (KO) to administer the contract. Hereon referred to as the “KSP”.

C. Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative: Appointed by the Contracting Officer (KO) to monitor the performance of the contract to ensure compliance with the contract requirements. Hereon referred to as the “COTR”

D. Project Engineer: Assigned by the US Coast Guard to provide technical assistance to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR).

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PART 6 EXECUTION- Not Used

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DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 32 16

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE

PART 7 GENERAL

7.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The intention of this Section is to adequately plan and execute the Work of the Construction Contract so that it is completed within the number of calendar days allowed, and to assist the Contracting Officer (KO) in appraising the reasonableness of the proposed schedule and in evaluating progress of the Work. Prepare and maintain the schedules and reports described in this Section.

B. Definitions:

1. "Day," as used throughout the Contract unless otherwise stated, means "calendar day”.

7.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The construction schedule as submitted by the Contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer will be an integral part of the Contract and will establish interim completion dates for the various activities under Contract.

B. Should any activity not be completed within 15 days after the stated schedule date, the Contractor shall explain in writing how this portion of the project can be expedited so as to not affect the remaining portions of the Contract.

7.3 FORMAT

A. The Contractor is requested to use Microsoft Project to prepare construction schedules.

B. Listings: Reading from left to right, in ascending order for each activity. Identify each activity with applicable specification section number.

C. Diagram Sheet Size: 11 inches high x 17 inches wide.

D. Scale and Spacing: To allow for notations and revisions.

7.4 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES

A. Within 10 days after date established in Notice to Proceed, submit one paper copy and one electronic copy of proposed construction schedule prepared in accordance with this section.

B. Graphically show by bar-chart all activities necessary to complete the Work.

C. Include, but do not necessarily limit indicated activities to:

1. Project mobilization;

2. Submittal and approval of Shop Drawings and Samples;

3. Demolition;

4. Procurement of equipment and critical materials;

5. Fabrication of special material and equipment, and its installation and testing;

6. Final cleanup;

7. Final inspecting and testing.

D. Include time for all activities by the Contracting Officer that affect progress, required dates for completion, or both, for all and each part of the work.

7.5 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. This schedule shall be prepared as a detailed cost breakdown of the contract price and be submitted with the Construction Schedule. This schedule shall include but not be limited to costs of materials, equipment, and labor for all major work categories shown on the Construction Schedule. The Contractor shall adhere to the following guidelines when developing the Schedule of Values.

1. Format-The line items in the Schedule of Values shall be the same as that of the Construction Schedule.

2. Bonds-Bonding costs will only be paid in a lump sum if they are broken out separately and included with the schedule of values. The Contractor shall provide evidence that he has furnished full payment to the surety.

B. Materials-To request progress payments for materials delivered to the construction or fabrication site, the particular category of work associated with the materials must be broken down into separate material and labor costs.

7.6 PROGRESS SCHEDULES

A. Maintain schedules to record actual start and finish dates of completed activities.

B. Indicate progress of each activity to date of revision, with projected completion date of each activity. Update diagrams to graphically depict current status of Work.

C. Identify activities modified since previous submittal, major changes in Work, and other identifiable changes.

D. Indicate changes required to maintain Date of Completion.

E. Submit sorts required to support recommended changes.

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

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DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 10 GENERAL

10.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The Contractor shall prepare all submittals required by this specification and/or submittals itemized on the “Submittal List” found at the end of this Section.

B. The Contractor shall prepare any additional submittals deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR).

C. The Contractor shall prepare a Submittal Schedule within 10 days after Notice to Proceed for Submittals.

10.2 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Submit four (4) copies of all submittals to the Contracting Officer (KO) for review and approval prior to the start of construction unless noted otherwise.

B. Submit one (1) copy of all submittals to the COTR for review prior to the start of construction unless noted otherwise.

C. The Contractor shall allow 14 calendar days, excluding delivery time, for the submittal review process.

D. Transmit each submittal with the Material Approval Request Form.

E. Identify Project, Contract Number, Contractor, subcontractor and supplier; pertinent drawing and detail number, and specification section number, appropriate to submittal.

F. The contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer (KO) a minimum of three (3) copies of information called out in the respective sections of this Contract. Any deviations from the specification shall be so noted on the submittal. Stamp each sheet with the Contractor's certification stamp. Data submitted in a bound volume or on one sheet printed on two sides may be stamped on the front of the first sheet only. The Contractor's certification stamp shall be as follows:

"It is hereby certified that the (equipment) (material) shown and marked in this submittal is that proposed to be incorporated into Contract Number ____________, is in compliance with the Contract drawings and specifications, can be installed in the allocated spaces, and is submitted for Government approval. Certified by _______________________ Date ____________________."

G. The person signing the certification shall be the same person designated in writing by the contractor as having that authority. The signature shall be an original (signed in ink). Stamped signatures are not acceptable.

H. Schedule submittals to expedite Project, and deliver to the COTR at TRACEN Cape May Facilities Engineering. Coordinate submission of related items.

I. Identify variations from Contract Documents and product or system limitations that may be detrimental to successful performance of completed Work.

J. Allow space on submittals for Contractor and Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative review stamps.

K. When revised for resubmission, identify changes made since previous submission.

L. Distribute copies of reviewed submittals as appropriate. Instruct parties to promptly report inability to comply with requirements.

M. Submittals not requested will not be recognized or processed.

10.3 PRE-CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTALS

A. Submit Pre-Construction submittals within 10 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed for Submittals.

B. Submit a Construction Schedule, Schedule of Values and Pre-Construction Photographs or Videos. Submit Progress Schedules and in accordance to Section 01 32 16.

C. Submit a Safety Plan that is tailored to the project and is based on the requirements identified in the OSHA Manual 29 CFR 1910 and the USACE Safety and Health Requirements #385-1-1. The General Contractor shall be responsible for the safety of all personnel at the project site for the duration of the Contract.

D. Submit an initial submittal schedule in accordance with Part 1.4.A. of this section.

10.4 SUBMITTALS FOR SITE WORK

A. Submit an initial submittal schedule within 10 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed for Submittals for all major products proposed for use and work to be performed in this contract. The submittal schedule shall include the project name, contract number, contractor name and date. The submittal schedule shall also include columns for specification section, description, data submitted, date submitted, date returned, status of approval and notes. After review of the submittal schedule by the COTR, resubmit the revised schedule within 10 calendar days.

B. The Contractor shall begin submitting for approval submittals items within 10 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed for Submittals. Submittals shall include all information required by this specification and/or itemized on the “Submittal List” found at the end of this section.

C. The Contractor shall promptly resubmit all unapproved submittals.

D. No work shall be installed until approval of the submittal has been made. Proceeding with work utilizing submittal items requiring COTR's approval or acceptance, prior to receiving said approval or acceptance, shall be at the Contractor's risk and may jeopardize contract performance.

E. The KO and the COTR reserves the right to request additional submittals as the work on this contract progresses.

F. Defective Work: Acceptance of submittals does not restrict the Government's right to reject materials at a later date where inspection reveals latent defects in all or individual items, departures from requirements of the contract, use of damaged articles or materials and improper installation; nor does this approval prejudice the Government's rights of rejecting any work found defective during the final inspection and acceptance.

10.5 PRODUCT DATA

A. Product Data: Submit pursuant to Part 1.2 of this section for review for conformance with contract.

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

C. Indicate product utility and electrical characteristics, utility connection requirements, and location of utility outlets for service for functional equipment and appliances.

10.6 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Shop Drawings: Submit pursuant to Part 1.2 of this section for review for conformance with contract.

B. Shop drawing submittals shall be drawings, diagrams, schedules and other data specially prepared for the work of this contract by the contractor or any subcontractor, manufacturer, supplier or distributor to illustrate a portion of work to be installed under this contract.

C. Indicate special utility and electrical characteristics, utility connection requirements, and location of utility outlets for service for functional equipment and appliances.

D. When required by individual specification sections, provide shop drawings signed and sealed by professional engineer responsible for designing components shown on shop drawings.

1. Include signed and sealed calculations to support design.

2. Submit drawings and calculations in form suitable for submission to and approval by authorities having jurisdiction.

3. Make revisions and provide additional information when required by authorities having jurisdiction.

10.7 SAMPLES

A. Samples: Submit pursuant to Part 1.2 of this section for review for conformance with contract.

B. Samples For Selection as Specified in Product Sections:

1. Submit to Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative for aesthetic, color, or finish selection.

2. Submit samples of finishes from full range of manufacturers' standard colors, textures, and patterns for Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative selection.

C. Submit samples to illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of Products, with integral parts and attachment devices. Coordinate sample submittals for interfacing work.

D. Include identification on each sample, with full Project information.

E. Submit number of samples specified in individual specification sections; Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative will retain one sample.

F. Reviewed samples which may be used in the Work are indicated in individual specification sections.

G. Samples will not be used for testing purposes unless specifically stated in specification section.

10.8 DESIGN DATA

A. Submit pursuant to Part 1.2 of this section for review for conformance with contract.

B. Submit for information for limited purpose of assessing conformance with information given and design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

10.9 TEST REPORTS

A. Submit pursuant to Part 1.2 of this section for review for conformance with contract.

B. Submit test reports for information for limited purpose of assessing conformance with information given and design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

C. The testing shall have been performed in a laboratory meeting the requirements specified herein. The tests shall have been performed within three years of submittal of the reports for approval. Test reports shall be accompanied by the certificates from the manufacturer certifying that the material and equipment proposed to be supplied is of the same type, quality, manufacture, and make as tested.

10.10 CERTIFICATIONS

A. Manufacturer's certification furnished by the Contractor on items of materials and equipment incorporated into the work will be accepted only when this method will assure full compliance with the provisions of the contract, as determined by the Contracting Officer. Pre-printed certificates will not be acceptable. All certifications shall be in the original. The original of all manufacturers’ certifications shall name the appropriate item of equipment or material, specification, standard, or other document specified as controlling the quality of that item and shall have attached thereto certified copies of test data upon which the certifications are based. All certificates shall be signed by the manufacturer's official authorized to sign certificates of conformance or compliance.

B. When specified in individual specification sections, submit certification to Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, in quantities specified for Product Data.

C. Indicate material or product conforms to or exceeds specified requirements. Submit supporting reference data, affidavits, and certifications as appropriate.

10.11 LABORATORY REPORTS

A. Reports shall cite the contract requirements, the test or analysis procedures used, the actual test results, and include a statement that the item tested or analyzed conforms or fails to conform to the specification requirements. Each report shall be conspicuously stamped on the cover sheet in large red letters "CONFORMS" or "DOES NOT CONFORM" to the specification requirements as the case may be. All test reports shall be signed by a representative of the testing laboratory authorized to sign certified test reports. The Contractor shall arrange for immediate and direct delivery of the signed original of all reports, certifications, and other documentation to the Contracting Officer.

10.12 MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS

A. When specified in individual specification sections, submit printed instructions for delivery, storage, assembly, installation, start-up, adjusting, and finishing, to Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative in quantities specified for Product Data.

B. Indicate special procedures, perimeter conditions requiring special attention, and special environmental criteria required for application or installation.

10.13 MANUFACTURER’S FIELD REPORTS

A. When specified in the individual specification sections, submit Manufacturer’s Field Reports on tests conducted by manufacturers. Reports shall cite the contract requirements, the test or analysis procedures used, the actual test results, and include a statement that the item tested or analyzed conforms or fails to conform to the specification requirements. Each report shall be conspicuously stamped on the cover sheet in large red letters "CONFORMS" or "DOES NOT CONFORM" to the specification requirements as the case may be. All test reports shall be signed by a representative of the testing laboratory authorized to sign certified test reports. The Contractor shall arrange for immediate and direct delivery of the signed original of all reports, certifications, and other documentation to the Contracting Officer.

10.14 MANUFACTURER’S AND INSTALLERS QUALIFICATIONS

A. When requested by the Contracting Officer (KO), submit qualifications of the manufacturers or installers as required. Qualifications shall include a list of projects of similar nature and a list of five references, minimum, with all contact information. Additional references may be required upon request.

10.15 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Submit Operations and Maintenance Manuals in accordance with Section 01 70 00.

10.16 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Submit Closeout Submittals in accordance with Section 01 70 00.

10.17 DREDGING DATA

A. EQUIPMENT REPORT: Within 10 days after contract award, a report indicating the type and capacity of the dredge, including size and material of discharge pipe proposed for use.

B. DISPOSAL AND DISCHARGE LINE DRAWING: Submit for approval within 10 days after award a drawing showing the planned use of the disposal area and the proposed routing of the discharge piping.

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DHS-USCG

TRAINING CENTER

CAPE MAY, NJ

MATERIAL APPROVAL REQUEST

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Request as indicated above was received in this office on ______________________________________ .

Recommend approval or disapproval as indicated above and subject to any applicable comments on the reverse side.

Name and Grade

Approved/disapproved as indicated above and subject to any applicable comments on the reverse side.

Name and Grade

1. The term “material is defined as supplies, raw materials, equipment, parts components, and end items that are to be incorporated into the work required by the contract.

2. This form is to be used by contractors for submitting Shop Drawings, Equipment Data, Manufacturer’s Literature and Certificates, and Samples of Materials to the Government for approval in accordance with the provisions of the contract. Unless otherwise specified, it is to be prepared in five (5) copies, signed, and provided to the Contracting Officer with appropriate attachments. All documents submitted by contractors shall clearly indicate which Item(s) is/are to be approved.

3. Requests submitted shall be numbered consecutively, by contract, in the space entitled “Submission No.” This number, in addition to the Contract No., will be indicated in the appropriate block and the insertion of previous submission number and date in addition to a new submission include work for more than one (1) contract. Submittals requiring priority handling will be submitted on a separate form and so marked across the face of the form.

4. Nothing contained in this Material Approval Request when approved by the Contracting Officer shall restrict the Government’s rights to reject materials at a later date when inspection reveals latent defects, departures from requirements of the contract; use of damaged materials or prejudice to the Government’s rights of rejecting any work during the Final Inspection and Acceptance.

5. This form will not be used for submittals requiring contract changes within the meaning of the Changes clause.

Comments:

(For use by the Government – Item numbers to correspond with reverse side.)

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SECTION 01 40 00

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 13 GENERAL

13.1 QUALITY CONTROL AND CONTROL OF INSTALLATION

A. Monitor quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, site conditions, and workmanship, to produce Work of specified quality.

B. All work shall be in strict compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

C. When manufacturers' instructions conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) before proceeding.

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

E. Perform Work by persons qualified to produce required and specified quality.

F. Upon request, the general contractor shall provide documented experience for all sub-contractors, manufacturers and applicators utilized as part of this contract.

G. Verify field measurements are as indicated on Shop Drawings or as instructed by manufacturer.

H. Secure products in place with positive anchorage devices designed and sized to withstand stresses, vibration, physical distortion, or disfigurement.

I. Use adequate numbers of skilled work personnel who are thoroughly trained and experienced in the necessary crafts and who are completely familiar with the specified requirements and the methods needed for proper performance of all work covered under this specification.

J. The general contractor shall coordinate the work of all trades to insure no conflicts occur that will prevent a complete operational installation.

K. All materials and methods of construction for building work shall comply with the International Building Code, latest edition. The contractor and his/her subcontractors shall be responsible to familiarize themselves with this document.

L. All materials and methods of construction for site work shall comply with the New Jersey Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2001, with revisions, hereon referred to as the NJDOT Specifications. The contractor and his/her subcontractors shall be responsible to familiarize themselves with this document.

M. Comply with the latest edition of all applicable code requirements, including:

1. NFPA 101: Life Safety Code

2. Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards

3. ASCE 7-05: “Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures”

4. National Electric Code (NEC)

5. ASHRAE Manual

6. Other applicable codes and industry standards

13.2 TOLERANCES

A. Monitor fabrication and installation tolerance control of products to produce acceptable Work. Do not permit tolerances to accumulate.

B. Comply with manufacturers' tolerances. When manufacturers' tolerances conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative before proceeding.

C. Adjust products to appropriate dimensions; position before securing products in place.

13.3 REFERENCES

A. For products or workmanship specified by association, trade, or other consensus standards, comply with requirements of standard, except when more rigid requirements are specified or are required by applicable codes.

B. Conform to reference standard, by date of issue, current on date of Contract Documents, except where specific date is established by code.

C. Obtain copies of standards where required by product specification sections.

D. When specified reference standards conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative before proceeding.

E. Contractual relationships, duties, and responsibilities of parties in Contract and those of Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative shall not be altered from Contract Documents by mention or inference otherwise in Reference documents.

F. The Contracting Officer has sole authority to approve or authorize any changes to the contract, particularly those that impact money or time.

13.4 LABELING

A. Attach label from agency approved by authority having jurisdiction for products, assemblies, and systems required to be labeled by applicable code.

B. Label Information: Include manufacturer's or fabricator's identification, approving agency identification, and the following information, as applicable, on each label.

1. Model number.

2. Serial number.

3. Performance characteristics.

13.5 TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES

A. Terminology

1. Factory Tests: Tests made on various products and component parts prior to shipment to the job site, including but not limited to such items as transformers, boilers, air conditioning equipment, electrical equipment, and precast concrete.

2. Field Test: Tests or analysis made at, or in the vicinity of the job site in connection with the actual construction.

3. Products: The term "product" includes the plural thereof and means a type or a category of manufactured goods, construction, installations and processed materials or those associated services whose characterization, classification or functional performance determination is specified by standards.

4. Person: The term "person" means associations, companies corporations, educational institutions, firms, government agencies at the Federal, State and local level, partnership, and societies, as well as divisions thereof, and individuals.

5. Testing Laboratory: The term "testing laboratory" means any person, as defined above, whose functions include testing, analyzing, or inspecting "products", as defined above, and/or evaluating the designs or specifications or such "products" according to the requirements of applicable standards.

6. Certified Test Reports: Certified reports, performed by a testing laboratory regularly engaged in the business, attesting that the tests were performed in accordance with the method specified, that the results reported are accurate, and that items tested either meet or fail to meet the stated minimum requirements. Those test reports include tests performed by Factory Mutual, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and others.

7. Certified Inspection Reports: Certified inspections reports are those signed by approval inspectors attesting that the item inspected meets the specification requirements other than any exception included in the report.

8. Manufacturer's Certificate of Conformance or Compliance: A certificate signed by an authorized manufacturer's official attesting that the material or equipment delivered meets the specification requirements.

9. Contractor's Daily Report: A report of man-hours expended work accomplished, etc., filled out on a daily basis by the Contractor's Job Superintendent and submitted to the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative.

B. Employ the services of an independent testing agency or laboratory acceptable to The Government to perform specified testing.

1. Prior to start of Work, submit testing laboratory name, address, and telephone number, and names of full time registered Engineer or specialist and responsible officer.

2. Submit copy of report of laboratory facilities inspection made by Materials Reference Laboratory of National Bureau of Standards during most recent inspection, with memorandum of remedies of deficiencies reported by inspection.

C. The independent firm will perform tests, inspections and other services specified in individual specification sections and as required by Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

1. Laboratory: Authorized to operate in State of New Jersey.

2. Laboratory Staff: Maintain full time registered Engineer or specialist on staff to review services.

3. Testing Equipment: Calibrated at reasonable intervals with devices of an accuracy traceable to National Bureau of Standards or accepted values of natural physical constants.

D. Testing, inspections and source quality control may occur on or off project site. Perform off-site testing as required by Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

E. Reports will be submitted to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, indicating observations and results of tests and indicating compliance or non-compliance with Contract Documents.

1. Submit final report indicating correction of Work previously reported as non-compliant.

F. Cooperate with independent firm; furnish samples of materials, design mix, equipment, tools, storage, safe access, and assistance by incidental labor as requested.

1. Notify Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative and independent firm 24 hours prior to expected time for operations requiring services.

2. Make arrangements with independent firm and pay for additional samples and tests required for Contractor's use.

G. Testing and employment of testing agency or laboratory shall not relieve Contractor of obligation to perform Work in accordance with requirements of Contract Documents.

H. Re-testing or re-inspection required because of non-conformance to specified requirements shall be performed by same independent firm on instructions by Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

I. Testing Laboratory Responsibilities:

1. Test samples of mixes submitted by Contractor.

2. Provide qualified personnel at site. Cooperate with Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative and Contractor in performance of services.

3. Perform specified sampling and testing of products in accordance with specified standards.

4. Ascertain compliance of materials and mixes with requirements of Contract Documents.

5. Promptly notify Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative and Contractor of observed irregularities or non-conformance of Work or products.

6. Perform additional tests required by Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

7. Attend preconstruction meetings and progress meetings, when requested.

J. Testing Laboratory Reports: After each test, promptly submit two copies of report to the Contracting Officer, and one copy to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, Contractor, and authority having jurisdiction. When requested by Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, provide interpretation of test results. Include the following:

1. Date issued.

2. Project title and number.

3. Name of inspector.

4. Date and time of sampling or inspection.

5. Identification of product and specifications section.

6. Location in Project.

7. Type of inspection or test.

8. Date of test.

9. Results of tests.

10. Conformance with Contract Documents.

PART 14 PRODUCTS - Not Used

PART 15 EXECUTION

A. QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENTS: Inspect and test all work under the contract and maintain records of the inspections and tests. Approvals, except those required for field applications, and field test, shall be obtained before delivery of materials and equipment to the site. Surveillance of the inspection system will be performed by the Contracting Officer Technical Representative.

1. Factory Tests: Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall arrange for factory tests when they are required under the contract.

2. Factory Inspection: Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall arrange for factory inspections when required under the contract.

3. Field Inspections and Tests by the Contractor: The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, instruments, qualified personnel and facilities necessary to inspect all work and perform all tests required by the contract.