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Nogales Administration and O&M Building Contract No. IBM09D0006 Rio Rico, Arizona Order No. IBM10T0009

Specifications June 23, 2010

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Nogales Administration and O&M Building Rio Rico, Arizona

SPECIFICATION 01 01 00

IDENTIFICATION OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

This specification provides for the identification and introduction to the technical specifications and related information, and includes the following:

1.1 Governing Technical Specifications

1.2 Related Documents & Provisions

1.3 Provisions for Measurement and Payment

1.4 Specification/Bid Item Format and Conventions

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 GOVERNING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. All technical specifications applicable to this Contract are identified as follows:

STANDARD DIVISIONS

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

SPECIFICATION 00 01 01 PROJECT TITLE

SPECIFICATION 00 01 15 LIST OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS

SPECIFICATION 00 01 20 LIST OF SCHEDULES

SPECIFICATION 00 31 21 SURVEY INFORMATION

SPECIFICATION 00 31 26 EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

INFORMATION

SPECIFICATION 00 31 32 GEOTECHNICAL DATA

SPECIFICATION 00 31 43 PERMIT APPLICATION

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SPECIFICATION 01 01 00 IDENTIFICATION OF TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION 01 19 00 SCOPE OF WORK

SPECIFICATION 01 27 00 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

SPECIFICATION 01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND

COORDINATION

SPECIFICATION 01 32 00 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

DOCUMENTATION

SPECIFICATION 01 33 00 SUBMITTALS

SPECIFICATION 01 39 00 SAFETY

SPECIFICATION 01 42 00 REFERENCES

SPECIFICATION 01 46 00 QUALITY CONTROL/QUALITY ASSURANCE

SPECIFICATION 01 51 00 TEMPORARY UTILITIES

SPECIFICATION 01 56 00 BARRICADES AND SIGNS

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SPECIFICATION 01 57 00 TEMPORARY EROSION, SEDIMENTATION

AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

SPECIFICATION 01 70 00 MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION

SPECIFICATION 01 71 00 FIELD ENGINEERING

SPECIFICATION 01 77 00 CLOSE-OUT

SPECIFICATION 01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

SPECIFICATION 01 79 00 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

SPECIFICATION 02 41 19 SELECTIVE STRUCTURE DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

SPECIFICATION 03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

SPECIFICATION 04 20 00 UNIT MASONRY

DIVISION 05 – METALS

SPECIFICATION 05 12 00 STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

SPECIFICATION 05 21 00 STEEL JOIST FRAMING

SPECIFICATION 05 31 00 STEEL DECKING

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

SPECIFICATION 06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY

SPECIFICATION 06 40 23 INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

SPECIFICATION 07 21 00 THERMAL INSULATION

SPECIFICATION 07 51 13 BUILT-UP ASPHALT ROOFING

SPECIFICATION 07 61 00 SHEET METAL ROOFING

SPECIFICATION 07 71 00 ROOF SPECIALTIES

SPECIFICATION 07 72 00 ROOF ACCESSORIES

SPECIFICATION 07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

SPECIFICATION 08 11 13 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

SPECIFICATION 08 14 16 FLUSH WOOD DOORS

SPECIFICATION 08 31 13 ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

SPECIFICATION 08 33 23 OVERHEAD COILING DOORS

SPECIFICATION 08 41 13 ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND

STOREFRONTS

SPECIFICATION 08 51 13 ALUMINUM WINDOWS

SPECIFICATION 08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE

SPECIFICATION 08 80 00 GLAZING

SPECIFICATION 08 83 00 MIRRORS

SPECIFICATION 08 90 00 LOUVERS AND VENTS

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

SPECIFICATION 09 06 00 SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES

SPECIFICATION 09 22 16 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

SPECIFICATION 09 24 00 PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTERING

SPECIFICATION 09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD

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SPECIFICATION 09 30 00 TILING

SPECIFICATION 09 51 23 ACOUSTICAL TILE CEILINGS

SPECIFICATION 09 65 13 RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

SPECIFICATION 09 65 19 RESILIENT TILE FLOORING

SPECIFICATION 09 68 13 TILE CARPETING

SPECIFICATION 09 91 11 STEEL PIPE PAINTING

SPECIFICATION 09 91 13 EXTERIOR PAINTING

SPECIFICATION 09 91 23 INTERIOR PAINTING

SPECIFICATION 09 93 00 STAINING AND TRANSPARENT FINISHING

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

SPECIFICATION 10 21 13 TOILET COMPARTMENTS

SPECIFICATION 10 21 16 SHOWER AND DRESSING COMPARTMENTS

SPECIFICATION 10 26 00 WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION

SPECIFICATION 10 28 00 TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY

ACCESSORIES

SPECIFICATION 10 44 13 FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINETS

SPECIFICATION 10 44 16 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

SPECIFICATION 10 51 13 METAL LOCKERS

SPECIFICATION 10 75 00 FLAGPOLES

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

SPECIFICATION 11 31 00 APPLIANCES

SPECIFICATION 11 52 13 PROJECTION SCREENS

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

SPECIFICATION 12 21 13 HORIZONTAL LOUVER BLINDS

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

SPECIFICATION 13 34 20 PREFABRICATED STEEL CARPORTS

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

SPECIFICATION 14 60 00 HOIST AND CRANES

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

SPECIFICATION 21 10 00 WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

SPECIFICATION 22 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING

PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

SPECIFICATION 22 07 19 PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION

SPECIFICATION 22 11 13 FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPING

SPECIFICATION 22 11 16 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

SPECIFICATION 22 11 19 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SPECIALTIES

SPECIFICATION 22 13 13 FACILITY SANITARY SEWERS

SPECIFICATION 22 13 43 FACILITY PACKAGED SEWAGE PUMPING

STATIONS

SPECIFICATION 22 15 19 AIR COMPRESSORS

SPECIFICATION 22 33 00 ELECTRIC –DOMESTIC WATER HEATERS

SPECIFICATION 22 42 13.13 COMMERCIAL WATER CLOSETS

SPECIFICATION 22 42 13.16 COMMERCIAL URINALS

SPECIFICATION 22 42 16.13 COMMERCIAL LAVATORIES

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SPECIFICATION 22 42 16.16 COMMERCIAL SINKS

SPECIFICATION 22 45 16 EYE WASH STATION

SPECIFICATION 22 47 13 DRINKING FOUNTAINS

DIVISION 23 – HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

SPECIFICATION 23 05 48 VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR

HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

SPECIFICATION 23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR

HVAC

SPECIFICATION 23 07 13 DUCT INSULATION

SPECIFICATION 23 09 00 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR

HVAC

SPECIFICATION 23 09 93 SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS FOR HVAC

CONTROLS

SPECIFICATION 23 31 13 METAL DUCTS

SPECIFICATION 23 33 00 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

SPECIFICATION 23 34 23 HVAC FANS POWER VENTILATORS

SPECIFICATION 23 36 00 AIR TERMINAL UNITS

SPECIFICATION 23 37 13 DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS, AND GRILLS

SPECIFICATION 23 41 00 PARTICULATE AIR FILTRATION

SPECIFICATION 23 74 13 PACKAGED OUTDOOR CENTRAL-STATION

AIR HANDLING UNITS

SPECIFICATION 23 76 13 EVAPORATIVE AIR COOLING EQUIPMENT

SPECIFICATION 23 82 39 UNIT HEATERS

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

SPECIFICATION 26 05 19 LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER

CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

SPECIFICATION 26 05 23 CONTROL-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER

CABLES

SPECIFICATION 26 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SPECIFICATION 26 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS

SPECIFICATION 26 05 33 RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS

SPECIFICATION 26 05 43 UNDERGROUND DUCTS AND RACEWAYS

FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SPECIFICATION 26 05 53 ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION

SPECIFICATION 26 22 00 LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

SPECIFICATION 26 24 16 PANELBOARDS

SPECIFICATION 26 27 26 WIRING DEVICES

SPECIFICATION 26 28 16 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT

BREAKERS

SPECIFICATION 26 32 13 ENGINE GENERATORS

SPECIFICATION 26 36 00 TRANSFER SWITCHES

SPECIFICATION 26 41 13 LIGHTNING PROTECTION FOR STRUCTURES

SPECIFICATION 26 43 13 TRANSIENT-VOLTAGE SUPPRESSION FOR

LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER

CIRCUITS

SPECIFICATION 26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING

SPECIFICATION 26 56 00 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

SPECIFICATION 27 05 28 PATHWAYS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

SYSTEMS

SPECIFICATION 27 15 00 COMMUNICATIONS CABLING

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

SPECIFICATION 28 05 13 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

SPECIFICATION 28 13 00 ACCESS CONTROL

SPECIFICATION 28 16 00 INTRUSION DETECTION

SPECIFICATION 28 23 00 VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

SPECIFICATION 28 31 11 DIGITAL ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM

SYSTEM

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

SPECIFICATION 31 10 00 SITE CLEARING

SPECIFICATION 31 20 00 EARTH MOVING

SPECIFICATION 31 31 16 TERMITE CONTROL

SPECIFICATION 31 45 16 AGGREGATE PIER SOIL REINFORCEMENT

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

SPECIFICATION 32 12 16 ASPHALT PAVING

SPECIFICATION 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

DIVISION 40 – PROCESS INTEGRATION

SPECIFICATION 40 05 13 STEEL PROCESS PIPING

DIVISION 44 – POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT

SPECIFICATION 44 42 20 WATER TREATMENT BLOWER FILTER

B. In any case where these technical specifications conflict with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), FAR requirements will take precedence. In any case where FAR requirements are more strict or impose a higher standard than these technical specifications, FAR requirements will take precedence.

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS & PROVISIONS

Other related documents describing the requirements for the Work to be performed include the construction drawings title “NOGALES INTERNATIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ADMINISTRATION/O&M BUILDING, RIO RICO, ARIZONA”, the technical specifications, and the associated provisions included in the Contract.

1.3 PROVISIONS FOR MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

For Work performed by the Contractor under this Contract, the identified technical specifications (as shown in paragraph 1.1 herein) are those under which payment is to be made to the Contractor.

Measurement and payment of work shall be in accordance with SPECIFICATION 01 27 00 of this Contract.

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1.4 SPECIFICATION / BID ITEM FORMAT AND CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Format. The technical specifications are organized into Divisions and identified in Level 2 title format, using the Construction Specifications Institute’s (CSI) “MasterFormat – 2004 Edition” numbering system. For this Contract, the Divisions are grouped in two categories:

(1) Standard Divisions, which are Divisions identified and defined by CSI, and (2) Special Divisions, which are Divisions that have been developed using industry standards, for some unique items of Work under this Contract.

B. Bid Item Format. Bid Items under this Contract have been derived from the governing specifications identified in paragraph 1.1 herein. Bid Items are numbered in Level 3 title format, using CSI’s “MasterFormat – 2004 Edition” numbering system. All Bid Items are identified in Section B of the Contract Provisions.

PART 2 – MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT (Not Applicable To This Specification)

PART 3 – CONSTRUCTION (Not Applicable To This Specification)

PART 4 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT (Not Applicable To This Specification)

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GOVERNING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND PROVISIONS

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING

REQUIREMENTS

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Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant Administration/O&M Building

INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION 00 01 15

LIST OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS

The Contract Drawings applicable to this Contract are entitled: “United States Section International Boundary and Water Commission, Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant, Administration/O&M Building, Rio Rico, Arizona. An index of drawings is identified on the title sheet, and includes the following:

INDEX OF SHEETS-ADMINISTRATION/O&M BUILDING

SHEET NO. DESCRIPTION

COVER SHEET

SA SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

C-100/C-503 CIVIL

A-100/A-181 ARCHITECTURAL

D-100/D-101 PROCESS

S-001/S-503 STRUCTURAL

E-100/E-603 ELECTRICAL

M-001/M-600 MECHANICAL

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SPECIFICATION 00 01 20

LIST OF SCHEDULES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCHEDULE OF SUBMITTALS

A. For this Project, the requirements for submittals are identified on the Contract Drawings and Technical Specifications (Divisions 01 through 44). For this project, a schedule of submittals includes, but may not be limited to the following: (The Contractor shall refer to each Technical Specification for a full description of applicable submittals and submittal requirements.) The following submittals shall be submitted prior to mobilization:

01 32 00 – Draft Schedule of Work 01 33 00 – Schedule for Submittals 01 39 00 – Accident Prevention Plan/Activity Hazard Analysis 01 46 00 – Quality Control Plan 01 57 00 – SWPPP Plan

SPECIFICATION/DIVISION Submittal

01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation Progress Schedule

01 33 00 Submittals Schedule of Submittals

01 39 00 Safety Accident Prevention Plan/Activity Hazard analysis Trench Excavation

01 46 00 Quality Control / Quality Assurance Contractor Quality Control Plan 01 57 00 Temporary Erosion, Sedimentation, and Environmental Controls SWPPP Plan

017100 Field Engineering Survey Plan and Submittals

017700 Contract Close-Out As-Built Plans, Reports, Drawings Final Inspection / Testing Records

01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data Closeout submittals

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete Concrete mixtures, steel, materials, tests, 04 20 00 Unit Masonry Shop drawings, samples, materials c mix designs ertificates, 05 Metals Submit all items for the Division in a single submittal

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SPECIFICATION/DIVISION Submittal 06 Wood,Plastics, and Composites Submit all items for the Division in a single submittal

07 Thermal Moisture Protection Submit all items for the Division in a single submittal

08 Openings Submit all items for the Division in a single submittal

09 Finishes Submit all items for the Division in a single submittal

10 Specialties Submit all items for the Division in a single submittal

11 31 00 Appliances Product data, manuals, warranty

11 52 13 Projection Screens Product data, maintenance manual 12 21 13 Horizontal Louver Blinds Product data, samples, manual 14 60 00 Hoist and Cranes Shop drawings, product data, manuals, warranty 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System Shop drawings, product data, manuals, t installers qualifications, warranty esting, 22 Plumbing Submit all items for the Division in a single submittal

23 Heating Ventilating And Air Conditioning

Submit all items for the Division in a single submittal

26 Electrical Submit all items for the Division in a single submittal

27 Communications Submit all items for the Division in a single submittal

28 Electronic Safety And Security Submit all items for the Division in a single submittal

31 20 00 Earth Moving Materials, product data, testing reports 31 45 16 Aggregate Pier Soil Reinforcement Contractor’s qualifications, written procedures, daily reports

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving Mix designs, certification, manufacturer qualifications

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates Product data, shop drawings, test reports, O&M data, warranty

40 05 13 Steel Process Piping Shop drawings, test reports 44 42 20 Water Treatment Blower Filter Shop drawings, product data

SPECIFICATION 00 31 21

SURVEY INFORMATION

For these Contract Drawings, surveying and data collection was performed as follows:

1. A topographic survey was performed by Stantec Consulting and Waterworks Engineers dated March 20, 2007 and Morrison-Maierle, Inc. dated February 15, 2010. The contoured surface is presented within the Contract Drawings in the civil section.

2. Benchmarks. The surveyor established benchmarks within the project limits. A tabulation of the benchmarks is shown on the Plan Sheets within the Contract Drawings.

3. Geotechnical Borings Survey. The surveyors obtained x-y-z coordinates for the geotechnical borings. See Contract Drawing Sheet C-100 for boring locations.

4. Utility Survey. The Contract Drawings have been prepared on an above-ground survey. The existing underground utilities shown are based on as-built information provided by the Owner and a field survey. The best effort has been made to depict these utilities, but these locations should be considered approximate. There may be additional underground utilities not shown on these Contract Drawings. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to verify existence and location of all existing utilities by Blue Stake, including use of private utility locating service and potholing as necessary to confirm all utilities prior to construction. Conflicts with new construction shall be brought to the attention of the engineer of record for design revisions, if required. NOTE: IT

IS THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY LOCATIONS OF

ALL EXISTING UTILITIES (SHOWN AND NOT SHOWN ON THE

CONTRACT DRAWINGS) PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.

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AVAILABLE INFORMATION 00 31 26

EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION

There is no available information regarding hazardous materials within / adjacent to the Project limits and/or right of way.

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GEOTECHNICAL DATA

Geotechnical investigations were performed by Tetra Tech, Inc.

A copy of the report is appended to this section.

The data and report are not intended as a representation or warranty of continuity of conditions between soil borings nor of groundwater levels at dates and times other than date and time when measured. The Government will not be responsible for interpretations or conclusions drawn there from by the Contractor. Data are solely made available for the convenience of Contractor.

Additional test borings and other exploratory operations may be made by Contractor subsequent to award of the Contract at no additional cost to the Government.

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PERMIT APPLICATION

The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) as indicated in specification 01 57 00 shall be submitted. No information is available regarding required permit applications. The Contractor will be required to research the need for any and/or other required permits. For the Work under this Contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating and obtaining all permits required by Federal, state, and local entities.

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US INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY & WATER COMMISSION

GOVERNING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND PROVISIONS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SPECIFICATION 01 19 00

SCOPE OF WORK

This specification includes descriptions and requirements for the following:

1.1 Related Documents

1.2 Work Covered by the Contract Documents

1.3 Sequence of Work / Time for Completion of Work

1.4 Materials and Equipment

1.5 Use of Right-of-Way

1.6 Occupancy of Right-of-Way

1.7 Work Restrictions

2.0 Materials and Equipment (Not Applicable to this Specification)

3.0 Construction Methods (Not Applicable to this Specification)

4.0 Measurement and Payment (Not Applicable to this Specification)

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

The following may not include all related documents, contract clauses, & technical specifications, and does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of performing work associated with this specification in accordance with all terms of the Contract herein.

A. Related documents: As described in paragraph 1.2 of SPECIFICATION 01 01 00.

B. Contract: Section I “Specifications and Drawings for Construction”

C. Technical Specifications: All

1.2 WORK COVERED BY THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Identification. The Project to be constructed under this Contract is identified as follows:

U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission – United States Section Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant

Rio Rico, AZ

B. General Description of Work. The scope of work for these project limits generally includes: erosion control, remove/reinstall existing fence and fence gate, removal of existing concrete pads, provide utilities to new building and construction of new building, road, parking lot, covered parking, modification of air inlet piping to existing blowers and addition of common single filter silencer.

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1.3 SEQUENCE OF WORK / TIME FOR COMPLETION OF WORK

A. The Work is to be performed as shown in the plans.

B. The Work under this Contract shall be completed as follows:

• All work shall be completed within 344 calendar days.

1.4 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Materials Ordered in Advance. The Government has not negotiated any purchase orders in advance for suppliers of materials and equipment to be incorporated into the Work.

B. Other Government-Furnished Materials. The Government will not provide any materials for the Work.

C. Materials and Equipment to be furnished by the Contractor.

(1) The Contractor shall provide all materials and equipment required to execute the

Project.

(2) All materials provided by the Contractor for the Project shall be new, high grade, free from defects, meeting the specifications herein. Quality of the Work shall be in accordance with the specifications herein. The COR will ensure that materials, equipment, and Work quality strictly adhere to the requirements of the Contract documents.

(3) Materials, equipment, and work quality not conforming to the requirements of these specifications shall be considered defective and will be subject to rejection. Defective Work material, whether in place or not, or equipment shall be removed immediately from the site by the Contractor, at its expense, when so directed by the COR.

(4) If the Contractor fails to replace any defective or damaged work, materials or equipment after receiving notice, the COR may cause such work or materials to be replaced by other forces. The replacement expense shall be deducted from the amount to be paid to the Contractor. Defective equipment will not be allowed in the performance of any work.

1.5 USE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY

The Contractor shall limit use of the right-of-way that is indicated on the construction drawings, so as to allow for the USIBWC’s use and occupancy. Contractor operations shall be confined to the Project site and other areas permitted and identified by the construction drawings. Portions of the site beyond areas on which the work is to be performed are not to be disturbed. Roads serving the facility, and identified as such, shall be clear and available to the USIBWC as indicated on the construction drawings.

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1.6 OCCUPANCY OF RIGHT-OF-WAY

A. Partial Government Occupancy. The Government may need to occupy the right-of-way during the entire construction period, with the exception of areas under construction. The Contractor shall cooperate with the Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government access. The Contractor needs to maintain existing access to the facility, unless otherwise indicated on the construction drawings.

The Contractor shall provide not less than seventy-two (72) hours notice to the Government of construction activities that will affect any Government activities.

B. Government Occupancy of Completed Areas of Construction. The Government reserves the right to occupy and to place and install equipment in completed areas of the facility, before Substantial Completion, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. Such placement of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

1.7 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours. The Contractor’s attention is directed to Section H of the Contract

Provisions.

B. Non-smoking Building: Smoking is not permitted within the building or within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows or outdoor-air intakes.

C. Controlled Substances: Use of alcohol and other controlled substances on Project site is not permitted.

D. Employee Identification: Contractor must provide identification for personnel working on

Project site. Personnel to have identification on at all times.

PART 2 – MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT

Commercial Grade Materials as per contract.

PART 3 – CONSTRUCTION METHODS (Not Applicable To This Specification)

SPECIFICATION 01 27 00

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

This specification identifies administrative and procedural requirements for measurement of the work and payment to the Contractor for Work performed, and includes the following:

1.2 Measurement of Quantities

1.3 Scope of Payment

1.4 Measurement and Payment for Changes in Work

1.5 List of Bid Items

2.0 Materials and Equipment (Not Applicable to this Specification)

The following may not include all related documents, contract clauses, & technical specifications, and does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of performing work associated with this specification in accordance with all terms of the Contract herein.

A. Related documents: As described in paragraph 1.2 of SPECIFICATION 01 01 00.

B. Contract: Section I, 52.236-21“Specifications and Drawings for Construction”

C. Technical Specifications: All

1.2 MEASUREMENT OF QUANTITIES

The Government or COR will measure all completed work using US standard measures. The method of measurement for each Bid Item is identified under the applicable technical specifications and the unit of measure is identified in the List of Bid Items identified under Section 1.6 herein.

1.3 SCOPE OF PAYMENT

Payment to the Contractor shall be at the Unit Price for each Bid Item, and shall, in general, be considered full compensation for all materials, equipment, labor, tools, supplies, and incidentals necessary to complete the Bid Items and the Work under the Contract. The method of payment for each Bid Item is further identified under the applicable technical specifications and the Unit Price set forth in the Bid Schedule of the Contract Documents. Payment of the Unit Price for each Bid Item will be payment in full for this Contract. All costs and expenses for which no specific Unit Price is set forth in the Bid Schedule shall be considered subsidiary, and included in

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USIBWC Contract No. IBM09D0006 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 01 27 00 - 2 the Unit Prices that are applicable and specifically set forth in the Bid Schedule, and no additional payment will be made therefore.

1.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT FOR CHANGES IN WORK

Measurement and payment to the Contractor for extra work directed and incorporated by Construction Change Directive, performed by the Contractor, and compliance-confirmed by the Government or COR, will be made in accordance with the provisions of the Contract.

1.5 LIST OF BID ITEMS

The items to be bid by the Contractor for the performance of Work under this Contract are located under SECTION B of the Contract.

SPECIFICATION 01 31 00

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

This specification identifies administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations while the Work is being performed by the Contractor, and includes the

1.2 Coordination

1.3 Project Meetings

1.4 Requests for Information

2.0 Materials and Equipment (Not Applicable to this Specification)

4.0 Measurement and Payment

PART 1 – GENERAL

The following may not include all related documents, contract clauses, & technical specifications, and does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of performing work associated with this specification in accordance with all terms of the Contract herein.

A. Related documents: As described in paragraph 1.2 of SPECIFICATION 01 01 00.

B. Contract: Section I, 52.236-21“Specifications and Drawings for Construction”

C. Technical Specifications: 01 19 00 Scope of Work 01 27 00 Measurement and Payment

1.2 COORDINATION

In general, construction operations shall be coordinated to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the work. In addition to a Project Superintendent, the Contractor shall provide other administrative and supervisory personnel as required for proper coordination and administration of the work. The Contractor’s Project Superintendent shall be available to the Government during business hours, as well as emergency contact. Other coordination responsibilities and activities required to be provided by the Contractor includes the following:

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for ascertaining the nature and extent of any simultaneous, collateral, and essential work by others. The Government, its workers and contractors, and others, shall have the right to operate within or adjacent to the Construction site to perform such work.

B. In accordance with the provisions and time frames stated in SPECIFICATION 01 32 00, USIBWC Contract No. IBM09D0006 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION 01 31 00 - 1 the Contractor shall submit to the COR a proposed Schedule of Work. This Schedule of Work shall be in the form as described in SPECIFICATION 01 32 00, and shall reflect all coordination efforts of the Work under this Contract.

1.3 PROJECT MEETINGS

All meetings, unless otherwise directed shall be scheduled and conducted at the Project site. The COR shall inform participants and others involved, and individuals whose presence is required, of date and time of each meeting. The COR shall prepare the meeting agenda, and distribute to all invited attendees. The COR shall record significant discussions and agreements achieved, and distribute the meeting minutes to everyone concerned, within seven (7) calendar days of the meeting. The following meetings are anticipated, and the Contractor shall identify them in the Schedule of Work:

A. Preconstruction Conference. A preconstruction conference shall be scheduled by the

COR prior to the start of construction, but no later than fifteen (15) calendar days after Government receipt of acceptable payment and performance bonds and proof of insurance. The preconstruction conference will be held at the USIBWC – Project Site (865 Rio Rico Industrial Park, Rio Rico, AZ 85648). The purpose of the meeting is to introduce project personnel and review responsibilities and procedures. The Contractor shall provide a copy of his Draft Schedule of Work as specified under SPECIFICATION 01 32 00, Construction Progress and Documentation.

(1) Attendees - Authorized representatives of the Government (including the COR), the

Engineer, the Contractor’s Superintendent, major subcontractors, suppliers; and other concerned parties shall attend the conference. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

(2) Agenda – Discussion of items of significance that could affect the Work and project, shall include but not limited to the following: introduction / designation of key personnel and their duties; review of the Draft Schedule of Work, phasing, critical work sequencing and long-lead items; review of procedures for handling and processing field decisions, Change Orders, RFIs, testing and inspection, applications for payment, and submittals; preparation of record documents; use of right-of-way;

work restrictions; USIBWC and others occupancy requirements; responsibilities for temporary facilities and controls; construction waste management and recycling; field office, parking, Work, and storage areas; equipment and materials deliveries and priorities; safety and first aid; security; maintenance of project site; and working hours.

(3) Meeting Minutes – The COR will record the discussions of the meeting, and distribute the minutes.

B. Progress Meetings. The COR will arrange and conduct weekly progress meetings. The meetings shall include the Government, and the Contractor’s Project Manager, Field

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Superintendents, and Quality Control Manager. The purpose of these meetings shall be to analyze the progress of the work of the Contractor, resolve conflicts, and in general, coordinate the operation of all organizations active at the project site. Minutes of the meetings will be kept and distributed by the Government. The Government may call other meetings on an "as needed" basis. All meetings will be held at the USIBWC – Project Site or other mutually agreed upon location.

1.4 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Immediately on discovery of the need for interpretation of the Contract Documents, and if not possible to request interpretation at Project meeting, the Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI in the form specified.

A. Content of the RFI. The RFI shall include a detailed, legible description of item needing interpretation and the following:

(1) Project name.

(2) Date.

(3) Name of Contractor.

(4) RFI number, numbered sequentially.

(5) Specification number, title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

(6) Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

(7) Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

(8) Contractor's suggested solution(s). If Contractor's solution(s) impact the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

(9) Contractor's signature.

(10)Attachments: Include drawings, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop Drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation. Supplementary drawings prepared by Contractor shall include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments.

B. Government Action. The COR will review each RFI, determine action required, and return a response to the Contractor within five (5) calendar days. RFIs received after 1:00 p.m. will be considered as received the following calendar day.

C. RFI Log. The Contractor shall prepare and maintain a tabular RFI log organized by RFI number to be submitted to the COR on Friday. The RFI log will contain, at a minimum, the following:

(1) Project name.

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(2) Name and address of Contractor.

(3) RFI number including RFIs that were dropped and not submitted.

(4) RFI description.

(5) Date the RFI was submitted.

(6) Date Government response was received.

(7) Identification of related Construction Change Directive, Change Order, and Proposal Request, as appropriate.

PART 4 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The Work performed by the Contractor under this specification shall not be paid for directly, but shall be considered subsidiary to the various Bid Items under this Contract.

SPECIFICATION 01 32 00

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

This specification includes administrative and procedural requirements for documenting the progress of the work as it is being performed by the Contractor, and includes the following:

1.2 Description / Purpose

1.3 Qualifications of Scheduling Personnel

1.4 Progress Schedule

1.5 Submittal Procedures for Progress Schedule

2.0 Materials and Equipment (Not Applicable to this Specification)

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS, CONTRACT CLAUSES, & SPECIFICATIONS

The following may not include all related documents, contract clauses, & technical specifications, and does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of performing work associated with this specification in accordance with all terms of the Contract herein.

A. Related documents: As described in paragraph 1.2 of SPECIFICATION 01 01 00.

B. Contract: Section I, 52.236-21“Specifications and Drawings for Construction”

C. Technical Specifications: 01 27 00 Measurement and Payment 01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination 01 33 00 Submittals 01 57 00 Temporary Erosion, Sedimentation, and

Environmental Controls Divisions: All others

1.2 DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE

Pursuant to the Contract Clause H.10 titled "Construction Program," the Contractor shall prepare a Progress Schedule (PS) of construction which shall reflect completion of all work under this Contract, and shall include allotted time for related construction activities by other agencies, within the allotted construction period. This schedule shall be prepared using the Critical Path Method (CPM). The PS is required to assure adequate planning and execution of the work and to assist the Government in appraising the reasonableness of the proposed schedule and evaluating progress of the Work both before and during construction. Jobsite mobilization will not be permitted to take place by the Contractor until the PS is compliance confirmed by the Government.

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Rio Rico, Arizona

1.3 QUALIFICATIONS OF SCHEDULING PERSONNEL

The Contractor shall identify a Scheduler who will be dedicated to the Project for the duration of the Project. The Scheduler shall have 4 years or more of verifiable experience with Microsoft Project (CPM Schedules), and qualifications of the Scheduler shall be submitted to the COR for compliance-confirmation. Should the Contractor require a change in Scheduler during the duration of the Project, the Contractor shall notify the Government immediately and provide qualifications of a replacement Scheduler (with 4 years or more of verifiable experience with CPM Schedules using Microsoft Project) to the COR for compliance-confirmation.

1.4 PROGRESS SCHEDULE

The PS shall include all planned work activities and sequences and show Contract completion within the number of calendar days specified. Incorporate major material procurements, known utility relocations, and other activities (submittals, review confirmation of submittals, anticipated weather delays as defined in Section J, etc.) that may affect the completion of the Contract in the PS. Show a beginning date, ending date, and duration in number of calendar days for each activity. Do not use activities exceeding 20 calendar days, except for agreed upon activities.

Show an estimated production rate per calendar day for each work activity. The CPM schedule shall be created and maintained using Microsoft Project computer software. Ensure all work sequences are logical and show a coordinated plan of the work. Show a predecessor and successor for each activity. Clearly and accurately identify the critical path. Provide a legend for all abbreviations.

Describe each activity on the schedule using:

• A logical activity number utilizing an alphanumeric designation system tied to the sequence of work and traffic control plans;

• A concise description of the work represented by the activity; and

• An activity duration in whole calendar days.

Code the activities so that organized plots of the PS may be produced. Calculate activity durations by dividing the quantity of work for each individual activity by the estimated production rate.

1.4 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES FOR PROGRESS SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall prepare and submit the PS as follows:

A. The complete PS for the full duration of the Contract, consisting of the CPM, schedule of anticipated monthly earnings shall be submitted within seven (7) calendar days after the Notice to Proceed is issued. The Government will review the PS and submit comments and required revisions within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt.

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B. The Contractor shall participate in a review and evaluation of the proposed PS by the Government, if requested by the Government. Any revisions necessary as a result of this review shall be submitted for compliance-confirmation by the Government within seven

(7) calendar days after the review. The compliance-confirmed PS shall then be the baseline schedule to be used by the Contractor for planning, organizing and directing the Work and for reporting progress and requesting payment for the Work accomplished. If the Contractor thereafter desires to make changes in the method of operating and scheduling, the Contractor shall notify the Government in writing stating the reasons for the change.

C. If the Government considers these changes to be major, the Government shall require the

Contractor to revise and submit for compliance-confirmation, without additional cost to the Government, all of the affected portion of the PS, to show the effect of the entire project. A change may be considered major if the time estimated to be required or actually used for an activity or the logic of sequence of activities is varied from the original plan to a degree that there is a reasonable doubt, in the opinion of the Government, as to the effect upon the contract completion date or dates. Changes which affect activities with adequate float time shall be considered minor changes, except that an accumulation of minor changes shall be considered a major change when their cumulative effect, affects the contract completion date. The effect of minor changes on the logic shall be shown on the monthly update and described fully in the narrative progress report.

D. Initial submittal network diagram for review purposes shall be submitted on two (2) full-size copies, signed by an individual authorized to bind the firm and one electronic backup copy of the PS (saved on compact disc). The final compliance-confirmed PS shall be submitted on two (2) full-size copies, two (2) half-size copies and one (1) full-size reproducible each signed by an individual authorized to bind the firm and one electronic backup copy of the project schedule (saved on compact disc).

E. When submitting a proposal in response to a letter request for proposal (RFP) for accomplishing revised Work, the Contractor shall include in that proposal a PS for determining the effect of the proposed change on the contract time or schedule. When changes in the Work are found to necessitate issuance of a Notice to Proceed (issued under a unilateral modification) prior to cost proposal submission and/or settlement to avoid delay and additional expense, the Contractor shall furnish the Government suggested changes to the schedule logic and/or duration time estimates of all activities affected by the modification within ten (10) calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

These revisions will be submitted for concurrence of the Government prior to inclusion in the schedule. In the event the Contractor does not furnish the suggested schedule logic changes or an agreement cannot be reached, the Government will direct the Contractor as to the specific schedule logic changes and/or duration time estimate changes to be entered into the schedule logic and used in all subsequent progress reports until such time that the time has been settled or until actual dates supersede the estimated dates. Inclusion in the network and use of revised logic and/or duration time estimates for updating, whether

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F. The above-mentioned changes are for the purpose of keeping the PS up to date to reflect the Work to be accomplished and to include the best time estimates for Work yet to be done. If it becomes necessary for the Government to furnish the suggested logic and/or duration time revisions because of the Contractor’s failure to furnish acceptable data on time, and if the Contractor has any objections to the data furnished by the Government, the Contractor shall advise the Government promptly, in writing, of such objections fully supported by the Contractor’s own counter-plan. However, the Contractor will continue to use the revisions suggested by the Government for progress reports until such time as the Government may approve alternate data. If the Contractor fails to submit, in writing, the objections to the revisions along with supporting data and counter-plan within fourteen (14) calendar days after the date such suggested revisions were furnished by the Government, the Contractor will be deemed to have concurred with the Government’s suggested logic/duration time changes. The changes then will be the basis for equitable adjustment of the time for performance of the work.

G. Revisions and additions to the PS shall be submitted on two (2) full-size copies, two (2) half-size copies, one (1) full-size reproducible, and one electronic copy.

H. The Contractor shall submit, as part of the monthly request for payment, a report of the actual construction progress by updating PS. Entering of updating information into the PS will be subject to compliance-confirmation by the Government. The Contractor shall, indicate on the PS those activities that were added, updated, or revised. Updates causing changes in the detailed schedule diagram shall be noted on the summary schedule diagram, and a revised issue of the affected portions of the detailed schedule diagram shall be furnished along with the PS. The date to be used for calculating progress shall be the first work day of the month following the progress month, with remaining project Work scheduled.

I. The progress report shall show the activities or portion of activities completed during the reporting period and their total value as basis for the Contractor’s periodic request for payment. The progress report shall state the percentage of the Work actually completed and scheduled as of the report date and the progress along the critical path in terms of days ahead or behind the contract completion dates. If the project is behind schedule, progress along other paths with total float equal to or less than the number of days that the project is behind schedule shall also be reported. The Contractor shall also submit a narrative report with the updated PS which shall include, but not be limited to, a description of the current and anticipated problem areas; delaying factors and their impact; a list of those activity numbers that were added, updated or revised; and an explanation of the corrective actions taken or proposed.

J. Monthly progress reports and schedule analysis shall be submitted in three (3) full size copies and two (2) half-size copies.

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K. Sheet size of diagrams for full size copies shall be thirty (30) inches x forty-two (42) inches. Each update copy shall show the date of the latest revision.

L. Recovery Schedule. In the event that the mathematical analysis indicates that the project, or progress towards any interim milestone requirement, has fallen 15 or more calendar days behind schedule and there is no excusable delay or change to support a time extension, the Contractor shall prepare and submit a Recovery Schedule for approval by the Government. The Contractor shall revise logic and/or durations to cause the mathematical analysis to show the project on schedule. Upon approval of the Recovery Schedule by the Government, the Contractor shall incorporate the Recovery Schedule into the current schedule.

PART 4 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The work performed by the Contractor under this specification shall not be paid for directly, but

SPECIFICATION 01 33 00

SUBMITTALS

This specification includes administrative and procedural requirements for Submittals, and includes the following:

1.1 Related Documents, Contract Clauses, & Specifications

1.2 Definition of “Submittals”

1.3 Submittal Package Requirements

1.4 Submittal Review and Procedures

1.5 Schedule for Submittals

1.6 Submittal Address

1.7 Construction Photographs

1.8 Record Drawings

1.9 Additional Submittal Processing Costs

2.0 Materials and Equipment (Not Applicable to this Specification)

The following may not include all related documents, contract clauses, & technical specifications, and does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of performing work associated with this specification in accordance with all terms of the Contract herein.

A. Related documents: As described in paragraph 1.2 of SPECIFICATION 01 01 00.

B. Contract: Section I, 52.236-21“Specifications and Drawings for Construction”

C. Technical Specifications: 01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination 01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation 01 39 00 Safety 01 46 00 Quality Control / Quality Assurance 01 57 00 Temporary Erosion, Sedimentation, and

Environmental Controls 01 77 00 Contract Close-Out Divisions All others

1.2 DEFINITION OF “SUBMITTALS”

The word "Submittals" shall be interpreted to include shop drawings, data, manuals, certifications, samples, color chips or charts, brochures, schedules, photographs, and other items furnished by the Contractor for review, information, and other purposes. Specific Submittal requirements are identified in each technical specification, if required for that specification.

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1.3 SUBMITTAL PACKAGE REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall provide all materials and perform all work required for furnishing

Submittals to the Government, in accordance with the contract clause Section I entitled "Specifications and Drawings for Construction" and the requirements in these Contract Documents.

B. The Contractor shall submit five (5) complete sets of each required Submittal together with five (5) copies of the Transmittal Document (IBWC Form 146, See Exhibit 1) to the COR for review. The original set of the Submittal shall be considered as one of the complete sets required to be submitted. The transmittal document shall contain the

(1) The date the transmittal was submitted;

(2) The name of the Project;

(3) The number of complete sets;

(4) The Contract number;

(5) The transmittal number;

(6) The specification number and paragraph number;

(7) The name of the Contractor;

(8) A description of items submitted including numbers and titles;

(9) Identification as either a new Submittal or a re-submittal;

(10) A written statement of any variation and requests for compliance-confirmation of any departures from the Contract Documents; and,

(11) The Contractor’s Representative’s name and signature certifying that the Contractor has reviewed the Submittal and coordinated the work of all trades involved and that the item of work is in strict conformance with the Contract Documents.