J-1 Specifications.pdf

SUPERIOR NF TOFTE FIRE / TIMBER VEHICLE GARAGE 3/25/2021

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Superior National Forest – Tofte Fire / Timber Vehicle Garage

SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS 3/25/2021

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PAGE

SECTION 011000 PROJECT SUMMARY 03

SECTION 012000 - PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES 04

SECTION 012500 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES 06

SECTION 012600 - CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES 07

SECTION 013000 - ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 08

SECTION 014000 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 15

SECTION 014200 – REFERENCES 14

SECTION 015000 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS 17

SECTION 016000 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS 19

SECTION 017000 - EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS 21

SECTION 017419 - CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL 27

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

SECTION 024119 - SELECTIVE DEMOLITION 28

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

SECTION 033000 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE 29

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS & COMPOSITES

SECTION 061000 - ROUGH CARPENTRY 32

SECTION 061600 – SHEATHING 35

SECTION 061753 - SHOP-FABRICATED WOOD TRUSSES 37

SECTION 061800 - GLUED-LAMINATED CONSTRUCTION 38

SECTION 062000 - FINISH CARPENTRY 39

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION

SECTION 071326 - SELF-ADHERING SHEET WATERPROOFING 41

SECTION 072100 - THERMAL INSULATION 42

SECTION 072500 - WEATHER BARRIERS 43

SECTION 073113 - ASPHALT SHINGLES 44

SECTION 074623 - PRE-FINISHED COMPOSITION SIDING 47

SECTION 076200 - SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM 54

SECTION 079200 - JOINT SEALANTS 56

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

SECTION 081113 - HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES 58

SECTION 081416 - FLUSH WOOD DOORS 60

SECTION 085200 - WOOD WINDOWS 61

SECTION 087100 - DOOR HARDWARE 62

SECTION 088000 – GLAZING 63

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

SECTION 092000/ 09255 - DRYWALL SUSPENSION SYSTEM 66

SECTION 092900 - GYPSUM BOARD 75

SECTION 096513 - RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES 77

SECTION 096516 - RESILIENT SHEET FLOORING 78

SECTION 096519 - RESILIENT TILE FLOORING 80

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SECTION 096700 – RESINOUS FLOOR COATING 82

SECTION 099113 - EXTERIOR PAINTING 86

SECTION 099123 - INTERIOR PAINTING 88

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

SECTION 102116 - SHOWER COMPARTMENT 90

SECTION 102800 - TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES 91

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

SECTION 220529 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS 94

SECTION 221113 - FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPING 95

SECTION 221116 - DOMESTIC WATER PIPING 97

SECTION 221119 - DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SPECIALTIES 99

SECTION 221313 - FACILITY SANITARY SEWERS 101

SECTION 221316 - SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING 102

SECTION 221319 - SANITARY WASTE PIPING SPECIALTIES 106

SECTION 223300 - ELECTRIC, DOMESTIC-WATER HEATERS 107

SECTION 224000 - PLUMBING FIXTURES 109

DIVISION 23 – HEATING VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING

SECTION 230593 - TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 111

SECTION 231126 - FACILITY LIQUEFIED-PETROLEUM GAS PIPING 113

SECTION 232113 - HYDRONIC PIPING 116

SECTION 232123 - HYDRONIC PUMPS 120

SECTION 23 34 00 - VENTILATION EXHAUST FANS 122

SECTION 233423 – PACKAGED WALL EXHAUSTERS 125

SECTION – 233424 BALANCING DAMPERS 129

SECTION 235543 – GAS FIRED BOILER 131

SECTION 238316 - RADIANT-HEATING HYDRONIC PIPING 135

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

SECTION 260526 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 137

SECTION 260529 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 138

SECTION 260533 - RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 139

SECTION 260536 - CABLE TRAYS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 140

SECTION 260923 - LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES 144

SECTION 262416 – PANELBOARDS 145

SECTION 262713 - ELECTRICITY METERING 147

SECTION 262726 - WIRING DEVICES 148

SECTION 262813 – FUSES 150

SECTION 262816 - ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 151

SECTION 264113 - LIGHTNING PROTECTION FOR STRUCTURES 152

SECTION 265000 – LIGHTING 153

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

SECTION 311000 - SITE CLEARING 155

SECTION 312000 - EARTH MOVING 157

DIVISION 07 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 321313 - CONCRETE PAVING 160

SECTION 329200 - TURF AND GRASSES 162

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SECTION 011000

PART 1 - GENERAL -PROJECT SUMMARY

1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: Tofte Fire / Timber vehicle garage

1. Project Location: Tofte Ranger Station, Tofte MN.

B. Project Description: The project consists of but is not limited to the following major items:

1. Construct a new 3,010 gross square foot fire vehicle garage which includes heated vehicle storage, exercise space, accessible restroom and shower and laundry facilities.

2. The building will have a 6” steel reinforced thickened slab with hydronic radiant heat as shown in the drawings.

3. The building will be wood frame construction with 2 x 6 x12’ walls meeting an R value of

22.5 (min) with dense packed cellulous & rigid foam insulation. Premanufactured trusses will be used and ceiling insulation will be blown cellulous with a minimum R value of 49.

4. The building will architecturally blend with the historic buildings on site with colors and features such as asphalt shingles and lap siding.

5. All lighting will be LED and will have designated receptacles for future vehicle charging stations as identified in the drawings.

6. There will be selective demolition of existing power poles and overhead power lines. This work is identified in the site plan drawings.

C. Owner-Furnished Products: The following products will be furnished by Owner and shall be installed by Contractor as part of the Work:

1. Forest Service keyed Yale locksets for the exterior doors (4).

1.2 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Contractor's Use of Premises: During construction, Contractor will have use of area indicated.

Contractor's use of premises is limited only by The Government’s right to perform work or employ other contractors on portions of Project and as follows:

1. Owner will occupy premises during construction. Perform construction only during normal working hours (8 AM to 5 PM) Monday thru Friday, other than holidays), unless otherwise agreed to in advance by Owner. Clean up work areas and return to usable condition at the end of each work period.

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2. Driveways, Walkways, and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner, The Government’s employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

B. On-Site Work Hours: Limit work in the existing building to normal business working hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise indicated.

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 011000

SECTION 012000 - PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 4 - GENERAL

4.1 ALLOWANCES

A. Advise Contracting Officer or Representative of the date when selection and purchase of each product or system described by an allowance must be completed to avoid delaying the Work.

B. At Contracting Officer or Representative's request, obtain proposals for each allowance for use in making final selections. Include recommendations that are relevant to performing the Work.

C. Purchase products and systems selected by Contracting Officer or Representative from the designated supplier.

D. Submit invoices or delivery slips to show actual quantities of materials delivered to the site for use in fulfillment of each allowance.

E. Unless otherwise indicated, Contractor's costs for receiving and handling at Project site, labor, installation, overhead and profit, and similar costs related to products and materials under allowance shall be included as part of the Contract Sum and not part of the allowance.

4.2 UNIT PRICES

A. Unit price is a price per unit of measurement for materials, equipment, or services, or a portion of the Work, added to or deducted from the Contract Sum by appropriate modification, if the scope of Work or estimated quantities of Work required by the Contract Documents are increased or decreased.

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B. Unit prices include all necessary material, plus cost for delivery, installation, insurance, applicable taxes, overhead, and profit.

C. Measurement and Payment: See individual Specification Sections for work that requires establishment of unit prices. Methods of measurement and payment for unit prices are specified in those Sections.

4.3 ALTERNATES

A. Alternate: An amount proposed by bidders and stated on the Bid Form for certain work defined in the bidding requirements that may be added to or deducted from the Base Bid amount if Owner decides to accept a corresponding change either in the amount of construction to be completed or in the products, materials, equipment, systems, or installation methods described in the Contract

Documents.

1. Alternates described in this Section are part of the Work only if enumerated in the

Agreement.

2. The cost or credit for each alternate is the net addition to or deduction from the Contract

Sum to incorporate alternate into the Work. No other adjustments are made to the Contract

Sum.

B. Coordination: Revise or adjust affected adjacent work as necessary to completely integrate work of the alternate into Project.

1. Include as part of each alternate, miscellaneous devices, accessory objects, and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation whether or not indicated as part of alternate.

C. Notification: Immediately following award of the Contract, notify each party involved, in writing, whether alternates have been accepted, rejected, or deferred for later consideration.

4.4 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

A. Submit a Schedule of Values at least seven days before the initial Application for Payment. Break down the Contract Sum into at least one line item for each Specification Section in the Project

Manual table of contents. Coordinate the schedule of values with Contractor's construction schedule.

B. Application for Payment Forms: Use forms acceptable to Contracting Officer as form for

Applications for Payment.

C. Submit three copies of each application for payment according to the schedule established in

Owner/Contractor Agreement.

1. Notarize and execute by a person authorized to sign legal documents on behalf of

Contractor.

2. With each Application for Payment, submit waivers of mechanic's liens from subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, and suppliers for construction period covered by the previous application.

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3. Submit final Application for Payment with or preceded by conditional final waivers from every entity involved with performance of the Work covered by the application who is lawfully entitled to a lien.

END OF SECTION 012000

SECTION 012500 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 5 - GENERAL

5.1 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

A. Substitutions include changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those required by the Contract Documents and proposed by Contractor.

B. Substitution Requests: Submit three copies of each request for consideration. Identify product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification Section number and title and Drawing numbers and titles.

1. Identify product to be replaced and show compliance with requirements for substitutions.

Include a detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitution with those of the Work specified, a list of changes needed to other parts of the Work required to accommodate proposed substitution, and any proposed changes in the Contract Sum or the

Contract Time should the substitution be accepted.

C. Contracting Officer or Representative will review proposed substitutions and notify Contractor of their acceptance or rejection. If necessary, Contracting Officer or Representative will request additional information or documentation for evaluation.

1. Contracting Officer or Representative will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution within days of receipt of request, or seven days of receipt of additional information or documentation, whichever is later.

D. Do not submit unapproved substitutions on Shop Drawings submittals.

PART 6 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 7 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 012500

SECTION 012600 - CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

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PART 8 - GENERAL

8.1 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

A. Contracting Officer or Representative will issue supplemental instructions authorizing minor changes in the Work, not involving adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time.

B. Owner-Initiated Proposal Requests: Contracting Officer or Representative will issue a detailed description of proposed changes in the Work.

1. Proposal Requests are not instructions either to stop work in progress or to execute the proposed change.

2. Within the time specified in Proposal Request after receipt of Proposal Request, submit a quotation estimating cost adjustments to the Contract Sum and the Contract Time.

C. Contractor-Initiated Proposals: If latent or changed conditions require modifications to the

Contract, Contractor may initiate a claim by submitting a request for a change to Contracting

Officer or Representative.

D. On The Government’s approval of a Proposal Request, Contracting Officer or Representative will issue a Change Order for signatures of Owner and Contractor for all changes to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time.

E. Contracting Officer or Representative may issue a Construction Change Directive. Construction

Change Directive instructs Contractor to proceed with a change in the Work, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order.

1. Construction Change Directive contains a complete description of change in the Work. It also designates method to be followed to determine change in the Contract Sum or the

Contract Time.

F. Documentation: Maintain detailed records on a time and material basis of work required by the

Construction Change Directive. After completion of change, submit an itemized account and supporting data necessary to substantiate cost and time adjustments to the Contract.

PART 9 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 10 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 012600

SECTION 013000 - ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

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PART 11 - GENERAL

11.1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

A. Subcontract List: Submit a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work.

B. Key Personnel Names: Within 15 days of starting construction operations, submit a list of key personnel assignments, including superintendent and other personnel in attendance at Project site.

List e-mail addresses and telephone numbers.

C. Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work.

D. Requests for Information (RFIs): On discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract Documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI. Use forms acceptable to Contracting Officer.

E. Schedule and conduct progress meetings at Project site at weekly intervals. Notify Owner and

Contracting Officer or Representative of meeting dates and times. Require attendance of each subcontractor or other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities.

1. Contracting Officer or Representative will record minutes and distribute to everyone concerned, including Owner and Contracting Officer or Representative.

11.2 SUBMITTAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Contracting Officer or Representative's Digital Data Files: Electronic digital data files of the

Contract Drawings will be provided by Contracting Officer or Representative for Contractor's use in preparing submittals.

1. Contracting Officer or Representative will furnish Contractor one set of digital data drawing files of the Contract Drawings for use in preparing Shop Drawings and Project record drawings.

B. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

1. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including resubmittals.

2. Submit three copies of each action submittal. Contracting Officer or Representative will return one copy.

C. Paper Submittals: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

Provide a space approximately 6 by 8 inches (150 by 200 mm) on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by Contracting Officer or

Representative. Include the following information on the label:

1. Project name.

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2. Date.

3. Name and address of Contractor.

4. Name and address of subcontractor or supplier.

5. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

D. Electronic Submittals: Identify and incorporate information in each electronic submittal file as follows:

1. Assemble complete submittal package into a single indexed file incorporating submittal requirements of a single Specification Section and transmittal form with links enabling navigation to each item.

2. Name file with unique identifier, including project identifier, Specification Section number, and revision identifier.

3. Provide means for insertion to permanently record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by Contracting Officer or Representative.

E. Identify options requiring selection by Contracting Officer or Representative.

F. Identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

G. Contractor's Construction Schedule Submittal Procedure:

1. Submit required submittals in the following format:

a. Working electronic copy of schedule file, where indicated.

b. PDF electronic file.

c. [Two] <Insert number> paper copies.

2. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Initial schedule, of size required to display entire schedule for entire construction period.

a. Submit a working electronic copy of schedule, using software indicated, and labeled to comply with requirements for submittals. Include type of schedule (initial or updated) and date on label.

3. Coordinate Contractor's construction schedule with the schedule of values,[ list of subcontracts,] submittal schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.

PART 12 - PRODUCTS

12.1 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. General Submittal Procedure Requirements: Prepare and submit submittals required by individual

Specification Sections.

1. Post electronic submittals as PDF electronic files directly to [Project Web site]

[Contracting Officer or Representative's FTP site] specifically established for Project.

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a. Contracting Officer or Representative will return annotated file. Annotate and retain one copy of file as an electronic Project record document file.

2. Submit electronic submittals via email as PDF electronic files.

a. Contracting Officer or Representative will return annotated file. Annotate and retain one copy of file as an electronic Project record document file.

12.2 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Submit three paper copies of each submittal unless otherwise indicated. Contracting Officer or

Representative will return [two] <Insert number> copies.

B. Product Data: Mark each copy to show applicable products and options. Include the following:

1. Manufacturer's written recommendations, product specifications, and installation instructions.

2. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

3. Printed performance curves and operational range diagrams.

4. Testing by recognized testing agency.

5. Compliance with specified standards and requirements.

C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base

Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data. Submit on sheets at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches but no larger than 30 by 42 inches . Include the following:

1. Dimensions and identification of products.

2. Fabrication and installation drawings and roughing-in and setting diagrams.

3. Wiring diagrams showing field-installed wiring.

4. Notation of coordination requirements.

5. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

D. Samples: Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture and for a comparison of these characteristics between submittal and actual component as delivered and installed. Include name of manufacturer and product name on label.

12.3 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Informational Submittals: Submit paper copies of each submittal unless otherwise indicated.

Contracting Officer or Representative will not return copies.

B. Product Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that product complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

12.4 DELEGATED DESIGN SERVICES

A. Performance and Design Criteria: Where professional design services or certifications by a design professional are specifically required of Contractor by the Contract Documents, provide products and systems complying with specific performance and design criteria indicated.

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1. If criteria indicated are not sufficient to perform services or certification required, submit a written request for additional information to Contracting Officer or Representative.

12.5 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Gantt-Chart Schedule: Submit a comprehensive, fully developed, horizontal Gantt-chart-type schedule within 15 days of date established by the Notice to Proceed.

B. Preparation: Indicate each significant construction activity separately. Identify first workday of each week with a continuous vertical line.

PART 13 - EXECUTION

13.1 SUBMITTAL REVIEW

A. Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to Contracting Officer or Representative.

B. Contracting Officer or Representative will review each action submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, will stamp each submittal with an action stamp, and will mark stamp appropriately to indicate action.

C. Informational Submittals: Contracting Officer or Representative will review each submittal and will not return it or will return it if it does not comply with requirements. Contracting Officer or

Representative will forward each submittal to appropriate party.

D. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents may not be reviewed and may be discarded.

13.2 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Updating: At weekly intervals, update schedule to reflect actual construction progress and activities. Issue schedule at least 3 days before each regularly scheduled progress meeting.

1. As the Work progresses, indicate Actual Completion percentage for each activity.

B. Distribute copies of approved schedule to Owner, Contracting Officer or Representative, subcontractors, testing and inspecting agencies, and parties identified by Contractor with a need-to-know schedule responsibility. When revisions are made, distribute updated schedules to the same parties.

END OF SECTION 013000

SECTION 014000 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

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PART 14 - GENERAL

14.1 SECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Testing and inspecting services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the

Contract Document requirements.

B. Referenced Standards: If compliance with two or more standards is specified and the standards establish different or conflicting requirements, comply with the most stringent requirement. Refer uncertainties to Contracting Officer or Representative for a decision.

C. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be the minimum. The actual installation may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits.

Indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for the context of requirements. Refer uncertainties to Contracting Officer or Representative for a decision.

D. Contractor's Statement of Responsibility: When required by authorities having jurisdiction, submit copy of written statement of responsibility sent to authorities having jurisdiction before starting work on the following systems:

1. Seismic-force-resisting system, designated seismic system, or component listed in the designated seismic system quality-assurance plan prepared by Contracting Officer or

Representative.

2. Main wind-force-resisting system or a wind-resisting component listed in the wind-force-resisting system quality-assurance plan prepared by Contracting Officer or Representative.

E. Test and Inspection Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports specified in other

Sections. Include the following:

1. Date of issue.

2. Project title and number.

3. Name, address, and telephone number of testing agency.

4. Dates and locations of samples and tests or inspections.

5. Names of individuals making tests and inspections.

6. Description of the Work and test and inspection method.

7. Identification of product and Specification Section.

8. Complete test or inspection data.

9. Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results.

10. Record of temperature and weather conditions at time of sample taking and testing and inspecting.

11. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected Work complies with the

Contract Document requirements.

12. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

13. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

F. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For The Government’s records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, notices, receipts for fee payments, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on performance of the Work.

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G. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally qualified to practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing engineering services of the kind indicated.

H. Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent agency with the experience and capability to conduct testing and inspecting indicated; and where required by authorities having jurisdiction, that is acceptable to authorities.

I. Retesting/Reinspecting: Regardless of whether original tests or inspections were Contractor's responsibility, provide quality-control services, including retesting and reinspecting, for construction that replaced Work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents.

J. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Cooperate with Contracting Officer or Representative and

Contractor in performance of duties. Provide qualified personnel to perform required tests and inspections.

1. Notify Contracting Officer or Representative and Contractor of irregularities or deficiencies in the Work observed during performance of its services.

2. Do not release, revoke, alter, or increase requirements of the Contract Documents or approve or accept any portion of the Work.

3. Do not perform any duties of Contractor.

K. Associated Services: Cooperate with testing agencies and provide reasonable auxiliary services as requested. Provide the following:

1. Access to the Work.

2. Incidental labor and facilities necessary to facilitate tests and inspections.

3. Adequate quantities of representative samples of materials that require testing and inspecting. Assist agency in obtaining samples.

4. Facilities for storage and field curing of test samples.

5. Security and protection for samples and for testing and inspecting equipment.

L. Coordination: Coordinate sequence of activities to accommodate required quality-assurance and

-control services with a minimum of delay and to avoid necessity of removing and replacing construction to accommodate testing and inspecting.

1. Schedule times for tests, inspections, obtaining samples, and similar activities.

M. Special Tests and Inspections: Engage a qualified testing agency to conduct special tests and inspections required by authorities having jurisdiction.

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PART 15 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 16 - EXECUTION

16.1 REPAIR AND PROTECTION

A. General: On completion of testing, inspecting, sample taking, and similar services, repair damaged construction and restore substrates and finishes.

B. Repair and protection are Contractor's responsibility, regardless of the assignment of responsibility for quality-control services.

END OF SECTION 014000

SECTION 014200 - REFERENCES

PART 17 - GENERAL

17.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Publication Dates: Comply with standards in effect as of date of the Contract Documents unless otherwise indicated.

B. Abbreviations and Acronyms: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities in the following list. Names are subject to change and are believed to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents.

1. ACI - American Concrete Institute; (Formerly: ACI International); www.concrete.org.

2. AGA - American Gas Association; www.aga.org.

3. AIA - American Institute of Contracting Officer or Representatives (The); www.aia.org.

4. AISI - American Iron and Steel Institute; www.steel.org.

5. AITC - American Institute of Timber Construction; www.aitc-glulam.org.

6. ANSI - American National Standards Institute; www.ansi.org.

7. AOSA - Association of Official Seed Analysts, Inc.; www.aosaseed.com.

8. APA - APA - The Engineered Wood Association; www.apawood.org.

9. API - American Petroleum Institute; www.api.org.

10. ARMA - Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association; www.asphaltroofing.org.

11. ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers; www.asce.org.

12. ASCE/SEI - American Society of Civil Engineers/Structural Engineering Institute; (See

ASCE).

13. ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers;

www.ashrae.org.

14. ASME - ASME International; (American Society of Mechanical Engineers);

www.asme.org.

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15. ASSE - American Society of Safety Engineers (The); www.asse.org.

16. ASSE - American Society of Sanitary Engineering; www.asse-plumbing.org.

17. ASTM - ASTM International; (American Society for Testing and Materials International);

www.astm.org.

18. AWPA - American Wood Protection Association; (Formerly: American Wood-Preservers'

Association); www.awpa.com.

19. AWWA - American Water Works Association; www.awwa.org.

20. BHMA - Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association; www.buildershardware.com.

21. CDA - Copper Development Association; www.copper.org.

22. CEA - Consumer Electronics Association; www.ce.org.

23. CIMA - Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association; www.cellulose.org.

24. CISCA - Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association; www.cisca.org.

25. CISPI - Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute; www.cispi.org.

26. CRSI - Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute; www.crsi.org.

27. CSI - Construction Specifications Institute (The); www.csinet.org.

28. CWC - Composite Wood Council; (See CPA).

29. DASMA - Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association; www.dasma.com.

30. DHI - Door and Hardware Institute; www.dhi.org.

31. GA - Gypsum Association; www.gypsum.org.

32. GANA - Glass Association of North America; www.glasswebsite.com.

33. HI/GAMA - Hydronics Institute/Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association; (See AHRI).

34. HMMA - Hollow Metal Manufacturers Association; (See NAAMM).

35. ICBO - International Conference of Building Officials; (See ICC).

36. ICC - International Code Council; www.iccsafe.org.

37. IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (The); www.ieee.org.

38. IGMA - Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance; www.igmaonline.org.

39. LPI - Lightning Protection Institute; www.lightning.org.

40. MBMA - Metal Building Manufacturers Association; www.mbma.com.

41. NAIMA - North American Insulation Manufacturers Association; www.naima.org.

42. NCMA - National Concrete Masonry Association; www.ncma.org.

43. NECA - National Electrical Contractors Association; www.necanet.org.

44. NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturers Association; www.nema.org.

45. NFPA - NFPA; (National Fire Protection Association); www.nfpa.org.

46. NFPA - NFPA International; (See NFPA).

47. NHLA - National Hardwood Lumber Association; www.nhla.com.

48. NLGA - National Lumber Grades Authority; www.nlga.org.

49. NOFMA - National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association; (See NWFA).

50. NRCA - National Roofing Contractors Association; www.nrca.net.

51. NRMCA - National Ready Mixed Concrete Association; www.nrmca.org.

52. NSF - NSF International; (National Sanitation Foundation International); www.nsf.org.

53. NSPE - National Society of Professional Engineers; www.nspe.org.

54. PDI - Plumbing & Drainage Institute; www.pdionline.org.

55. RFCI - Resilient Floor Covering Institute; www.rfci.com.

56. SDI - Steel Door Institute; www.steeldoor.org.

57. SEI/ASCE - Structural Engineering Institute/American Society of Civil Engineers; (See

ASCE).

58. SMACNA - Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association;

www.smacna.org.

59. SPFA - Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance; www.sprayfoam.org.

60. SPIB - Southern Pine Inspection Bureau; www.spib.org.

61. SSPC - SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings; www.sspc.org.

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62. STI - Steel Tank Institute; www.steeltank.com.

63. TMS - The Masonry Society; www.masonrysociety.org.

64. TPI - Truss Plate Institute; www.tpinst.org.

65. UBC - Uniform Building Code; (See ICC).

66. UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.; www.ul.com.

67. UNI - Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association; www.uni-bell.org.

68. USGBC - U.S. Green Building Council; www.usgbc.org.

69. WASTEC - Waste Equipment Technology Association; www.wastec.org.

70. WCLIB - West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau; www.wclib.org.

71. WCMA - Window Covering Manufacturers Association; www.wcmanet.org.

72. WDMA - Window & Door Manufacturers Association; www.wdma.com.

73. WI - Woodwork Institute; (Formerly: WIC - Woodwork Institute of California);

www.wicnet.org.

74. WSRCA - Western States Roofing Contractors Association; www.wsrca.com.

75. WWPA - Western Wood Products Association; www.wwpa.org.

C. Code Agencies: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract

Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities in the following list. Names, are subject to change and are believed to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract

Documents.

1. IAPMO - International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials;

www.iapmo.org.

2. ICC - International Code Council; www.iccsafe.org.

3. ICC-ES - ICC Evaluation Service, LLC; www.icc-es.org.

PART 18 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 19 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 014200

SECTION 015000 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

PART 20 - GENERAL

20.1 SECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Electric Power will be Available from The Government’s existing system without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations.

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B. Erosion- and Sedimentation-Control Plan: Submit plan showing compliance with requirements of EPA Construction General Permit or authorities having jurisdiction, whichever is more stringent.

C. Electric Service: Comply with NECA, NEMA, and UL standards and regulations for temporary electric service. Install service to comply with NFPA 70.

PART 21 - PRODUCTS

21.1 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. Provide field offices, storage and fabrication sheds, and other support facilities as necessary for construction operations. Store combustible materials apart from building.

21.2 EQUIPMENT

A. Fire Extinguishers: Portable, UL rated; with class and extinguishing agent as required by locations and classes of fire exposures.

B. HVAC Equipment: Unless Owner authorizes use of permanent HVAC system, provide vented, self-contained, liquid-propane-gas or fuel-oil heaters with individual space thermostatic control.

1. Use of gasoline-burning space heaters, open-flame heaters, or salamander-type heating units is prohibited.

2. Heating Units: Listed and labeled for type of fuel being consumed, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.

PART 22 - EXECUTION

22.1 TEMPORARY UTILITY INSTALLATION

A. General: Install temporary service or connect to existing service.

1. Arrange with utility company, Owner, and existing users for time when service can be interrupted, if necessary, to make connections for temporary services.

B. Sanitary Facilities: Provide temporary toilets, wash facilities, and drinking-water fixtures.

Comply with regulations and health codes for type, number, location, operation, and maintenance of fixtures and facilities.

C. Provide temporary heating and cooling required for curing or drying of completed installations or for protecting installed construction from adverse effects of low temperatures or high humidity.

Select equipment that will not have a harmful effect on completed installations or elements being installed.

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D. Provide temporary lighting with local switching that provides adequate illumination for construction operations, observations, inspections, and traffic conditions.

22.2 SUPPORT FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Install project identification and other signs in locations approved by Owner to inform the public and persons seeking entrance to Project.

B. Waste Disposal Facilities: Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

22.3 SECURITY AND PROTECTION FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction as required to comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

B. Provide measures to prevent soil erosion and discharge of soil-bearing water runoff and airborne dust to undisturbed areas and to adjacent properties and walkways, according to EPA

Construction General Permit or authorities having jurisdiction, whichever is more stringent.

C. Provide temporary enclosures for protection of construction, in progress and completed, from exposure, foul weather, other construction operations, and similar activities. Provide temporary weathertight enclosure for building exterior.

D. Supervision: Enforce strict discipline in use of temporary facilities. To minimize waste and abuse, limit availability of temporary facilities to essential and intended uses.

E. Remove each temporary facility when need for its service has ended, when it has been replaced by authorized use of a permanent facility, or no later than Substantial Completion.

F. At Substantial Completion, repair, renovate, and clean permanent facilities used during construction period.

END OF SECTION 015000

SECTION 016000 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

PART 23 - GENERAL

23.1 SECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. The term "product" includes the terms "material," "equipment," "system," and terms of similar intent.

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B. Comparable Product Requests: Submit request for consideration of each comparable product.

Identify product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced.

1. Show compliance with requirements for comparable product requests.

2. Contracting Officer or Representative will review the proposed product and notify

Contractor of its acceptance or rejection.

C. Compatibility of Options: If Contractor is given option of selecting between two or more products, select product compatible with products previously selected.

D. Deliver, store, and handle products using means and methods that will prevent damage, deterioration, and loss, including theft. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.

1. Schedule delivery to minimize long-term storage at Project site and to prevent overcrowding of construction spaces.

2. Deliver products to Project site in manufacturer's original sealed container or packaging, complete with labels and instructions for handling, storing, unpacking, protecting, and installing.

3. Inspect products on delivery to ensure compliance with the Contract Documents and to ensure that products are undamaged and properly protected.

4. Store materials in a manner that will not endanger Project structure.

5. Store products that are subject to damage by the elements, under cover in a weathertight enclosure above ground, with ventilation adequate to prevent condensation.

E. Warranties specified in other Sections shall be in addition to, and run concurrent with, other warranties required by the Contract Documents. Manufacturer's disclaimers and limitations on product warranties do not relieve Contractor of obligations under requirements of the Contract

Documents.

PART 24 - PRODUCTS

24.1 PRODUCT SELECTION PROCEDURES

A. Provide products that comply with the Contract Documents, are undamaged, and, unless otherwise indicated, are new at the time of installation.

1. Provide products complete with accessories, trim, finish, and other devices and components needed for a complete installation and the intended use and effect.

2. Where products are accompanied by the term "as selected," Contracting Officer or

Representative will make selection.

3. Descriptive, performance, and reference standard requirements in the Specifications establish salient characteristics of products.

B. Where the following headings are used to list products or manufacturers, the Contractor's options for product selection are as follows:

1. Products:

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a. Where requirements include "one of the following," provide one of the products listed that complies with requirements.

b. Where requirements do not include "one of the following," provide one of the products listed that complies with requirements or a comparable product.

2. Manufacturers:

a. Where requirements include "one of the following," provide a product that complies with requirements by one of the listed manufacturers.

b. Where requirements do not include "one of the following," provide a product that complies with requirements by one of the listed manufacturers or another manufacturer.

C. Where Specifications require "match Contracting Officer or Representative's sample," provide a product that complies with requirements and matches Contracting Officer or Representative's sample. Contracting Officer or Representative's decision will be final on whether a proposed product matches.

D. Where Specifications include the phrase "As selected by Owner from manufacturer's full range" or similar phrase, select a product that complies with requirements. Contracting Officer or

Representative will select color, gloss, pattern, density, or texture from manufacturer's product line that includes both standard and premium items.

24.2 COMPARABLE PRODUCTS

A. Contracting Officer or Representative will consider Contractor's request for comparable product when the following conditions are satisfied:

1. Evidence that the proposed product does not require revisions to the Contract Documents, that it is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce the indicated results, and that it is compatible with other portions of the Work.

2. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed product with those named in the

Specifications.

3. List of similar installations for completed projects, if requested.

4. Samples, if requested.

PART 25 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 016000

SECTION 017000 - EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS

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PART 26 - GENERAL

26.1 EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

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

26.2 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor's List of Incomplete Items: Initial submittal at Substantial Completion.

B. Certified List of Incomplete Items: Final submittal at Final Completion.

C. Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit 2 copies of manual.

D. PDF Electronic File: Assemble manual into a composite electronically indexed file. Submit on digital media.

26.3 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION PROCEDURES

A. Prepare a list of items to be completed and corrected (punch list), the value of items on the list, and reasons why the Work is not complete.

B. Submittals Prior to Substantial Completion: Before requesting Substantial Completion inspection, complete the following:

1. Obtain and submit releases from authorities having jurisdiction permitting Owner unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities. Include occupancy permits, operating certificates, and similar releases.

2. Submit closeout submittals specified in other sections, including project record documents, operation and maintenance manuals, property surveys, similar final record information, warranties, workmanship bonds, maintenance service agreements, final certifications, and similar documents.

3. Submit maintenance material submittals specified in other sections, including tools, spare parts, extra materials, and similar items, and deliver to location designated by Contracting

Officer or Representative.

4. Submit test/adjust/balance records.

5. Submit changeover information related to The Government’s occupancy, use, operation, and maintenance.

C. Procedures Prior to Substantial Completion: Before requesting Substantial Completion inspection, complete the following:

1. Advise Owner of pending insurance changeover requirements.

2. Make final changeover of permanent locks and deliver keys to Owner.

3. Complete startup and testing of systems and equipment.

4. Perform preventive maintenance on equipment used prior to Substantial Completion.

5. Advise Owner of changeover in heat and other utilities.

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6. Participate with Owner in conducting inspection and walkthrough with local emergency responders.

7. Remove temporary facilities and controls.

8. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting.

9. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual defects.

D. Inspection: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion. On receipt of request, Contracting Officer or Representative will proceed with inspection or advise Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. Contracting Officer or Representative will prepare the Certificate of

Substantial Completion after inspection or will advise Contractor of items that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

26.4 FINAL COMPLETION PROCEDURES

A. Submittals Prior to Final Completion: Before requesting inspection for determining final completion, complete the following:

1. Submit a final Application for Payment.

2. Submit certified copy of Contracting Officer or Representative's Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by

Contracting Officer or Representative. Certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved.

3. Certificate of Insurance: Submit evidence of final, continuing insurance coverage complying with insurance requirements.

4. Submit pest-control final inspection report.

B. Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request, Contracting

Officer or Representative will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. Contracting Officer or Representative will prepare final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will advise Contractor of items that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

PART 27 - PRODUCTS

27.1 MATERIALS

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

B. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces.

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27.2 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION

A. Directory: Prepare a single, comprehensive directory of emergency, operation, and maintenance data and materials, listing items and their location to facilitate ready access to desired information.

B. Organization: Unless otherwise indicated, organize manual into separate sections for each system and subsystem, and separate sections for each piece of equipment not part of a system.

C. Organize data into three-ring binders with identification on front and spine of each binder, and envelopes for folded drawings. Include the following:

1. Manufacturer's operation and maintenance documentation.

2. Maintenance and service schedules.

3. Maintenance service contracts. Include name and telephone number of service agent.

4. Emergency instructions.

5. Spare parts list and local sources of maintenance materials.

6. Wiring diagrams.

7. Copies of warranties. Include procedures to follow and required notifications for warranty claims

27.3 RECORD DRAWINGS

A. Record Prints: Maintain a set of prints of the Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings, incorporating new and revised drawings as modifications are issued. Mark to show actual installation where installation varies from that shown originally. Accurately record information in an acceptable drawing technique.

B. Record Digital Data Files: Immediately before inspection for Certificate of Substantial

Completion, review marked-up record prints with Contracting Officer or Representative. When authorized, prepare a full set of corrected digital data files of the Contract Drawings.

PART 28 - EXECUTION

28.1 EXAMINATION AND PREPARATION

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

Work.

B. Before proceeding with each component of the Work, examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer or Applicator present where indicated, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance.

1. Verify compatibility with and suitability of substrates.

2.…