J.1 Statement of Work _ Gulfport Magnolia Hall.pdf

DESIGN-BUILD SCOPE OF WORK

FOR

MAGNOLIA HALL DORMITORY BUILDING 10

RENOVATION AND

REMEDIATION OF WATER & MOLD DAMAGE

AT THE

GULFPORT JOB CORPS CENTER

GULFPORT, MS

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

PREPARED BY:

PROJECT NO. 4178

FEBRUARY 2024 DBSOW

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MAGNOLIA HALL, BUILDING 10 DORMITORY RENOVATIONS AND

REMEDIATION OF WATER & MOD DAMAGE

GULFPORT JOB CORP CENTER

GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. GENERAL

A. SCOPE BACKGROUND

B. SCOPE INTENT

II. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

C. LEGALLY MANDATED STANDARDS

D. JOB CORPS GUIDELINES

E. OTHER STANDARDS

F. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

III. USE OF THE SITE

A. SITE ACCESS

B. STAGING AREA

IV. EXTENT OF WORK

A. DESIGN OBJECTIVES

B. SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND UTILITIES

C. ARCHITECTURAL

D. STRUCTURAL

E. MECHANICAL / PLUMBING / FIRE PROTECTION

A. QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

B. TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

C. ADHERENCE TO SCOPE OF WORK

D. INCIDENTAL CUTTING AND PATCHING

E. COORDINATION OF WORK

VI. SKETCHES

A. LOCATION MAP

B. VICINITY MAP

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C. SITE PLAN

D. EXTERIOR PHOTOS BUILDING 10

E. FLOORING PLAN

F. DOOR/WINDOW PLAN

G. CEILING PLAN

H. COMMUINCATION PLAN

VII. PROJECT SCHEDULE

Note: Links are provided throughout this document to access attachments and additional information online.

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MAGNOLIA HALL, BUILDING 10 DORMITORY RENOVATION AND

REMEDIATION OF WATER & MOLD DAMAGE

GULFPORT JOB CORP CENTER

GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI

I. GENERAL

A. SCOPE BACKGROUND

1. The Gulfport Job Corps Center is located on 6.71 acres of land in Gulfport, Mississippi.

The Center was originally constructed in 1952 as a high school and is a landmark for local residents. The Department is seeking design-build services for renovation work in - Magnolia Hall Dormitory Building 10 at the Gulfport Job Corps Center. Building 10 (15,607 GSF) was constructed in 1999. Building was originally designed and constructed as a dormitory that has been converted to CPP and Recreation use while the On-Board Strength (OBS) of the Center is reduced. Building - 10 has16 former four bedrooms with bathrooms and two ADAAG accessible two bedrooms with bathrooms.

Upon completion of the renovation work, the building will serve as a dormitory.

2. The facility is operated by Chugach Training and Educational Solutions LLC.

Improvements and structures on this site are owned by the U.S. Department of Labor (Department) on leased premises.

B. SCOPE INTENT

1. The work includes, but is not limited to, design-build (design and construction) services for mold remediation, interior demolition and renovations, HVAC system, electrical, plumbing and, fire alarm system upgrade, and window replacement. The work will also include coordination with the Job Corps Data Center (JCDC) for security, data, communications. The extent of work is described in Parts IV and V of this Scope of Work (SOW).

2. “DB Contractor Quick Reference Checklist”, (click link to view) is a required form that identifies a simplified but not all-inclusive list of issues that the Contractor needs to address as due diligence items during the design phase. The JCH-814 paragraphs referenced throughout this SOW provide an initial design reference; however, reference to other sources may be required to fully address the issue.

3. “Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection Services Requirements” (click link to view) outlines the minimum quality control, testing, and inspection procedures and practices which are required to ensure the completed construction meets or exceeds both the contract requirements and the Government-accepted Contractor design.

http://www.solicitationattachments.com/ http://www.solicitationattachments.com/qc_test_inspect.pdf

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II. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

C. LEGALLY MANDATED STANDARDS

The Design-Build Contractor referred to as ‘the Contractor’ throughout this scope shall conform to:

1. Federal and National Codes

a. Safety and Health……………………………………...OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926

1) For reference refer to the Hazardous material report entitled. “Expanded Fungal Report– prepared by Green Home Solutions MS Gulf Coats dated September 23, 2021” (click link to view).

2) For estimating purposes, the Contractor shall assume that there is no lead paint present. If lead paint is discovered during the work the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer (CO).

b. Historic Preservation ....................................................................... 36 CFR Part 800

Building 10 (Magnolia Hall) was constructed in 1999 and does not meet the Secretary of Interior Criteria for National Register eligibility.

c. Disability/Accessibility ....................................................................... 28 CFR Part 36

1) The design shall be in strict conformance with the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS) from the General Services Administration. The Contractor shall conduct a thorough research of these guidelines and, without exception, comply to the fullest extent, including those guidelines pertaining to the visually and hearing impaired.

2) No deviations from these guidelines are allowed. However, if the Contractor, at any Design Review Submittal, demonstrates that the compliance requirements would be technically infeasible or that compliance will cause an undue burden as defined by the guidelines, the Contractor is obligated to notify the Contracting Officer (CO), in writing, for a final decision on such requirements.

3) These standards can be printed from the website at: https://www.ecfr.gov/.

d. Life Safety Code ......................................................................................... NFPA-101

1) The Contractor’s shall adhere to the current National Fire Protection Agency requirements as they relate to this project.

2) The Contractor’s responsibility for safety related requirements extends to all impacted areas and access ways affected by the work.

http://www.solicitationattachments.com/ http://www.solicitationattachments.com/ https://www.ecfr.gov/

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2. National and State Building Codes

a. The Contractor shall conform to all applicable construction codes, ordinances, and regulations including the national building codes used in the local area, laws, and locally adopted ordinances.

b. The most recent version of the IBC shall be used for all seismic and wind load related design, and the version shall be coordinated with the local jurisdiction on the version for the non-seismic design.

c. Deviations and interpretations shall be subject to the approval of the CO. Consider whether special requirements should be included because of the geographic location, i.e., hurricane, heavy wind, or storm features for the United States Southeast Region.

3. Permits and Licenses

a. Improvements and structures at the Gulfport Job Corps Center are federally owned buildings. The premises are federally leased. This work will require building permits.

b. The Contractor shall research and be responsible for obtaining and paying for all regulatory permitting and licensing required to perform the work under this scope in the Gulfport, MS area, and in accordance with JCH-814, Section 1.7.

c. All conflicts and requests for interpretation or clarification shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

d. A narrative explaining the steps required for construction and occupancy and to make the dormitory fully operational at Substantial Completion shall be included with the 15% design submission. The narrative is to include a listing of all Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) over the occupancy and full use of the Dormitory at Substantial Completion, and their respective requirements for issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy and appropriate use permits.

4. Warranties.

a. The Contractor shall ensure all warranty requirements, including manufacturer’s warranties are clearly identified.

b. The Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer in an electronic spreadsheet format a compiled list of warranties to include special manufacturers’ warranties.

c. The manufacturer’s warranty shall, at a minimum, include the following information:

1) Project name, contract number, Center name, and Center address.

2) Contractor’s name, name of contact person, and contact phone number.

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3) Building/structure name and number (if applicable).

4) Warranty type (general, roof, HVAC, window, etc.) being specific about the material, equipment, or system that is under warranty.

5) Manufacturer/supplier’s name and contact data (phone, etc.).

6) Special provisions to retain the warranty in force (inspections, preventative maintenance, etc.).

7) Limits and resolutions covered.

8) Term of warranty.

9) Date of substantial completion (warranty commencement date).

10) Date warranty expires.

11) Serial numbers of equipment under warranty.

D. JOB CORPS GUIDELINES

1. Job Corps publication “JCH-814: Planning, Design, and Construction Administration Guidelines for Architects and Engineers” including Amendment 1 dated September 2015, is a companion document to this scope of work.

2. This publication will from this point forward be referenced as “JCH-814” and can be found at: http://www.solicitationattachments.com.

3. JCH-814 presents the Contractor with additional design criteria not specifically stated in the scope of work. Where conflicts occur between the requirements of the contract and JCH 814, the requirements of the contract shall take precedence.

E. OTHER STANDARDS

1. Life Cycle Cost (LCC) Analyses

a. LCC shall be utilized as the basis for recommendations in making the selections of energy sources, systems, and equipment, and building materials. However, the design shall be consistent and in accordance with the extent of the scope of work, the budget, and the energy performance requirements.

b. At the 15% Schematic submittal, the LCC analyses for the mechanical systems shall be submitted with recommendations for review and shall be approved and revised as necessary as equipment is selected and specified. The LCC's shall be run on NIST's BLCC and Discount software programs.

http://www.solicitationattachments.com/jch814sept2013.pdf

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c. The BLCC program shall be run on the OMB A-94 guidelines, using the discount factor from the latest edition of OMB Circular No. A-94 under “Real Interest Rates.”

d. Upon request, the Department will furnish this software to the Contractor free of charge.

e. The BLCC software is also available on the Federal Energy Management Program website at: Building Life Cycle Cost Programs | Department of Energy under the heading “BLCC 5.3 (latest version)” for Windows.

2. Sustainable Design and Building Requirements.

The Contractor shall provide materials and equipment that comply with the – GREEN “CHEAT SHEET” JOB CORPS SUSTAINABILITY GUIDELINES (click to view).

3. Energy Conservation

a. All new work shall be designed in accordance with energy conservation opportunities and applicable federal directives.

b. In response to energy conservation concerns, all proposed construction shall conform to the current edition of the Model Energy Code of the State of Mississippi and ASHRAE 90.1-2019 for all buildings except low rise residential buildings.

c. Low rise residential buildings, three stories or fewer above grade, shall conform to the International Energy Conservation Code IECC 2018. The ASHRAE 90.1 -2019 standards or IECC 2018 for low rise residential buildings shall be used as a baseline for energy comparisons.

d. It is the Department’s policy to purchase energy and water consuming products which are in the upper 25% of energy and water efficiency whenever practicable and cost effective.

e. All work shall be designed to meet or exceed the requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (or latest version), which includes Sections 103, 104, 109, 131, 553;

Executive Orders 14057 and all other applicable federal and local codes and directives. New equipment shall be Energy Star and comply with FEMP designated products where applicable.

f. Building annual energy consumption calculations, methods and presentation shall conform to nationally recognized standards such as found in ASHRAE Handbooks. A calculation summary statement of the estimated annual energy consumption, expressed in BTU/GSF/YR shall be submitted with the 50% and final review submittal for the building.

https://www.energy.gov/eere/femp/building-life-cycle-cost-programs

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g. Building energy shall include lighting, all HVAC energy including heating, cooling, and ventilating loads, fans and pump motors energy, and domestic hot water supply energy.

h. The Contractor shall submit an energy analysis per ASHRAE 90.1-2019 Appendix G showing that the design reduces energy consumption by at least 20% for Renovations compared to the baseline building. This analysis will be provided with the 50% design submission and will be revised as necessary with succeeding submittals.

i. The Contractor shall evaluate options for the use of energy and water conservation measures in building design and shall include a description of recommended options in the DESIGN NARRATIVE (see JCH-814 for narrative requirements).

j. In addition to the guidelines in JCH-814 Section 7.3.1, the Contractor shall evaluate and provide preference for options for the use of energy and water conservation measures in building design, tank-less water heaters, wind energy, biomass, and other measures suitable to the project location.

4. Environmentally Preferable Products

a. The Contractor shall evaluate options and provide minimum requirements for the use of environmentally preferable products, implementation of environmentally preferable building design, and green construction practices.

b. The Contractor shall include a description of recommended Environmentally Preferable Products and Practice options in the DESIGN NARRATIVE (see JCH-814 for requirements).

5. Asbestos-Containing Materials.

a. For estimating purposes, the Contractor shall assume that there are no asbestos-containing materials in the locations where work is to be performed.

b. If asbestos-containing materials are discovered during the work the Contractor shall immediately notify the CO in writing.

6. PCB Fluorescent Light Ballasts.

a. For estimating purposes, the Contractor shall assume that there are no PCB Fluorescent Light Ballasts in the locations where work is to be performed.

b. If PCB Fluorescent Light Ballasts are discovered during the Work the Contractor shall immediately notify the CO in writing.

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7. Mold

a. Supply all labor, equipment, miscellaneous items, and all necessary valid licenses and permits to perform the work. Remediate mold and hazardous materials for the entire building in accordance with the Mold Inspection Report prepared by Green Home Solutions MS Gulf Coast, dated September 23, 2021, and according to current applicable codes and laws. Mold may have spread since the report date. Provide an independent Industrial Hygienist (IH). The IH will verify and quantify. Additional quantities found beyond quantities stated in this SOW, will be included in the project.

b. Provide a plan for removal of mold and mold contaminated constructed materials from the building with input from IH and in accordance with the report prepared by Green Home Solutions which can be found at http://www.solicitationattachments.com/gulfport4178/assess_maghall.pdf.

c. The mold remediation plan shall include personnel protective equipment such as respirators and disposable clothing, decontamination procedures, waste handling procedures, disposal location with sample waste manifests, cleaning procedures, safety data sheets for all products brought to the site, worker training certificates, daily logs, and any permits or licensing required. Obtain permits and/or required licenses and present to the Department prior to commencing any mold remediation.

d. Coordinate testing for hazardous materials, as needed or as required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Building 10 -Magnolia Hall was constructed in 1999.

e. The IH shall visit the work site periodically and record any variances between the work practices employed by the Contractor and regulations or the procedures required herein.

f. The IH shall collect air or wipe samples for mold at their discretion for comparison with recognized standards.

g. The IH shall perform a final clearance walkthrough with a representative of the Contractor to observe completion of the work herein. The Contractor shall provide a written report of the consultant’s findings to the Department prior to start of any demolition or construction work.

h. At a minimum, the Contractor shall:

1) Remove and dispose of all molds, algae, contaminated building materials and general contaminated debris located throughout the building.

2) Remove and dispose of all building materials that are considered porous on the first floor, mechanical rooms, and mezzanine level. Scope and approximate http://www.solicitationattachments.com/gulfport4178/assess_maghall.pdf

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a) All drywall and gypsum wallboard (GWB) and acoustical tile ceiling finishes and drywall finishes in partitions first floor, mezzanine, mechanical rooms, etc.,

b) All exposed wall and attic insulation and vapor barriers exposed after demolition of the finish materials,

c) All vinyl composition floor tiles and vinyl base, and clean and remove all existing floor adhesives.

d) All window treatments and accessories.

e) Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) walls and ceramic tiles shall be cleaned with a solution of commercial mold remover.

f) After clean-up, scrape and remove all paint and flaking masonry from walls to remain with exposed/painted finishes and prepare surfaces for re-finishing.

3) Following demolition activities, conduct dehumidification operations to achieve 50% or less humidity in interior of building. Moisture content for specific materials to remain such as wood stud, etc. not to exceed design limits.

4) Dispose of contaminated materials in accordance with all applicable Federal and State regulations. Mold contaminated materials may be disposed of as normal construction debris; verify. Provide dumpsters and daily removal of waste off-site.

5) Remove and replace all floor drain covers with new to match the existing.

Power-wash the building sanitary waste line system from each fixture to the public sanitary main removing any blockages that will prevent discharge flow.

6) Wipe, clean, and vacuum materials to be cleaned using a HEPA vacuum with HEPA filters. Use disposable wipes/ rags, misters/sprayers, and proper PPE while work is being performed.

7) Treat and/or mist all areas with an anti-microbial (mold killer) spray (Fosters 40- 80 or equal) after the final wipe down.

8) Millwork and built-in desks in the dorm room shall remain and be cleaned with an appropriate commercial mold remover.

8. Commissioning

a. The building shall be commissioned by an experienced Commissioning Agent (CxA).

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b. Commissioning standards shall be per the Building Commissioning Association’s Building Commissioning Handbook, Second Edition.

c. Building Commissioning shall be as indicated on the Building Commissioning Compliance Form.

d. The CxA may be from an independent firm hired by the Contractor or a member of a design team firm, but not a member of the design team itself.

e. The CxA shall:

1) Provide 50% and 100% design phase reviews and comment of selected mechanical systems. These reviews are to be included in the design submissions.

2) Provide a commissioning plan and a commissioning report, including a commissioning schedule. Include in the schedule re-commissioning after ten

(10) months. Commissioning report to be provided at Substantial Completion.

3) Provide training and orientation of commissioned systems (using manufacturers' written or online manuals) to the appointed maintenance and operations staff, comprising the requisite knowledge to properly maintain commissioned systems for optimal performance.

4) The CxA shall record a video of this training for inclusion in the Substantial Completion documentation.

5) Provide systems Operating and Maintenance (O&M) manuals for the facility maintenance staff with the information needed to understand and optimally operate the commissioned systems. All O&M manuals to be provided at Substantial Completion.

9. Existing Conditions and Investigative Survey

a. The Contractor shall perform an investigative survey to determine if there are hidden conditions or elements which will impact the proposed design and verify whether existing conditions match reference documents. The provided contract documents are “for reference only” for the design and construction intent of the building and cannot be used or reused for any other purpose unless otherwise referenced in this SOW. The Contractor shall remain solely responsible for a survey investigation of the existing building.

b. Demolition may be required to expose suspected unknown elements.

c. Repairs for destructive testing damaged surfaces and repair shall be included in the Contractor’s proposal.

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d. The survey shall determine if multiple ceilings exist or if there are multiple layers of floor covering.

e. The survey shall determine the extent, design and spacing of any hidden and/or damaged structural elements.

f. The survey shall locate any hidden mechanical or electrical components, the presence of which would impact the proposed design.

g. Any openings in the exposed finishes created to perform the investigative survey shall be sealed and restored.

F. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

1. Center Operation

a. The Center and adjacent construction projects shall remain in operation throughout the renovation phase of Dormitory - Building 10. Dormitory - Building 10 will be vacant during design and the construction period of performance.

b. The Contractor has full access to Building 10 - Magnolia Hall and the designated associated site during the construction period of performance.

c. The Contractor shall, as part of this contract, coordinate with the Department’s Engineering Support Contractor (ESC) the development of a set of construction documents that will minimize disruption of Center operations and adjacent construction projects during construction. Questions specific to the adjacent construction shall be directed and coordinated with the CO.

d. Any proposed interruption to Center operations during construction must have prior approval from the Center Director with a minimum of 72 hours' notice.

e. The Contractor shall not interrupt any utilities serving the facilities occupied by the Center or current Contractor performing work on the adjacent site, unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services to maintain facility function:

f. Notify the CO or delegated representative, not less than four (4) days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

g. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without written permission from the Center Director, the ESC PM, and the COR.

h. The Contractor shall maintain a clean and safe work area throughout the period of construction. The Contractor shall, at the end of each workday, remove all demolition debris and hazardous and potentially dangerous materials used in the work. Demolished materials once removed from the site become the sole

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i. No work will be performed on weekends unless the Contractor receives prior approval in writing from the CO.

2. Contractor’s Responsibilities.

a. The Contractor’s design shall meet the programmatic requirements as outlined in this scope of work and in the JCH-814.

b. Although this SOW may identify specific elements of construction, the Contractor shall provide a complete design that includes all incidental elements required to provide a complete and fully functional facility.

c. The specified construction materials shall be of quality that is consistent with the original design and the intended use of the facility, the Center, and reflect local availability and construction skills. Newly developed materials and methods should be considered and discussed with the Department for inclusion in the project.

Installers shall be certified by the manufactures of the products they install.

d. The Contractor shall ensure the security of operations and storage areas to preclude all breaches of security that can impact the timely and successful completion of the work, including but not limited to, vandalism and/or theft.

e. The Contractor shall not rely on any aspect of Center security to guard aspects of its operations.

f. At no time during this construction duration, up to and including the acceptance of the Substantial Completion walkthrough and issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy by the City of Gulfport, will the CO accept requests from the Construction Contractor for additional security measures.

g. The Department shall not be in any way liable for loss, damage, theft, or failure to secure materials, tools, or equipment belonging to or used by the Contractor by contract or otherwise.

h. The Contractor is required to restore any areas of the site damaged by construction activities to their original condition. This includes, but is not limited to, damage to the perimeter fence, dedicated fire lane, grounds, and vegetation from vehicle traffic and demolition/construction activities. Any use of the fire lane by this contractor will require restoration of the fire lane in accordance with the requirements of the City of Gulfport Fire Marshall.

i. The Contractor shall take extra care to recover all nails and other debris from demolition and/or other structures.

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j. The Contractor is required to provide twenty (20) high quality photographs in digital format to document the completed facility.

k. The Contractor shall ensure manufacturers’ inspection reports duly document the inspections conducted, deficiencies noted, and recommended corrective actions required to maintain warranty requirements, and verification that corrective actions are completed and accepted.

l. The Contractor shall submit inspection reports to the Lessor (City of Gulfport) and the City of Gulfport Building Code Services as required, the COR and the Department’s ESC Project Manager (PM) within seven (7) calendar days of the inspection.

m. The Contractor shall notify the CO, COR, Center, and copy the ESC PM in writing seven (7) calendar days prior to each inspection.

n. The demolition contractor shall record, and report measured waste disposed of in landfills, as recycled materials, and as reused materials in tons by type of material.

o. The Contractor is responsible for providing to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) a tabular report indicating any materials that were disposed of in a landfill, recycled or reused adaptively. Before disposing in a landfill, the Contractor shall submit a letter describing why each major component, as follows, was not able to be recycled:

1) Waste Disposed in Landfill (tons)

2) Waste Recycled (tons)

3) Waste Reused (tons)

3. Submittal Requirements

a. The required submission levels are as follows; percentages are an approximate fraction of completed construction documents.

Major Renovation

Schematic Design 15%

Progress Construction Documents 50%

Final Contract / Coordination Drawings 100%

Issued For Construction (IFC) Final

b. All submittals shall be in accordance with JCH-814, Section 8.4. This project will require the following submittals:

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1) Schematic Design (15%)

a) The Contractor shall provide a Schematic Design (15%) submission and a presentation within six (6) weeks of receipt of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). In addition, the Contractor shall provide a sprinkler piping inspection investigation report with recommendations for review and approval at the Schematic Design (15%) submission.

b) The submission of the Schematic Design shall be followed by an on-board presentation conducted by the Contractor approximately one week after submission. The on-board presentation shall be held at the project site.

c) The on-board presentation agenda will include discussion of long-lead item approvals, early orders, and potential schedule impacts.

2) Progress Construction Documents (50%)

a) The Contractor shall provide a Progress Construction Documents (50%) submission, including all corrections and design review comment responses from the 15% submission, based on the schedule contained in Section VII.

b) The Contractor shall provide a 100% design of all mechanical, plumbing, and electrical equipment, including fire alarm tie-ins at the 50% design submission allowing long lead times to be reduced for construction and installation.

3) Final Contract Documents and Coordination Drawings (100%)

a) The Contractor shall provide a Final Contract Documents and Coordination Drawings (100%) submission, including all corrections and the design review comment responses from the 50% submission, based on the schedule contained in Section VII.

4) Issued For Construction (IFC) Documents

a) Two (2) weeks from receipt of approval by the CO of the Final Contract Documents and Coordination Drawings (100%), the Contractor shall submit the Issued For Construction (IFC) documents.

b) The IFC submission shall include all corrections and design review comment responses from the 100% submission.

c) The IFC submission shall include all requirements and address all comments specified by the City of Gulfport required to be performed by the building permit issuance.

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d) The Issued For Construction (IFC) submission shall be sealed and dated by the appropriate professionals.

5) Three (3) copies of the updated “DB Contractor Quick Reference Checklist” shall be provided with each design submission. The checklist can be retrieved online at: http://www.solicitationattachments.com/.

4. Submittals for Review

a. The Contractor shall allow the Department a 21-calendar day review period for all submittals.

b. For the Schematic Design (15%) submission, the Contractor shall submit drawings and specifications, life cycle analyses, design calculations, and the design narrative to Submittal Exchange for DOL evaluation one week before the Schematic Design (15%) presentation.

c. For the remaining submissions (the 50%, 100%, and Issued For Construction— IFC— sets) the Contractor shall submit one set of full-size drawings specifications to the following address:

DOL Contracting Officer c/o Engineering Support Contractor 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400

Arlington, VA 22201

d. The Contractor shall also mail a USB flash drive with drawings at 50%, 100%, and IFC levels directly to the Job Corps Data Center at the following address:

Job Corps Data Center (JCDC)

Attn.: Kary Daniell 4041 Bluefish Dr.

Hernando Beach, FL 34607

e. The Contractor shall also mail a USB flash drive with drawings and specifications at the 50%, 100%, and IFC level directly to the Gulfport Job Corps Center at the following address:

Gulfport Job Corps Center Attn.: Daniella Wartner, Center Director

3300 20th Street Gulfport, MS 39501

f. In addition to the above, all design submissions and complete project documents shall also be uploaded electronically through Submittal Exchange to the Department by the Contractor (See Item 7. Below).

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g. The levels of detail required for each stage of the submittals are outlined in JCH- 814, Section 8.4.

h. The Contractor is required to maintain the schedule per the contract and shall indicate to the CO ways and means to recover lost time due to delays.

i. No additional time will be given to the Contractor unless it is determined by the CO that the delay is legitimate and unavoidable, and that the Contractor has prudently exercised all options within its authority and ability to avert such delays.

5. Pre-Construction Submittals.

a. The Contractor shall, at a minimum, submit the following for approval before commencing construction:

1) Copy of the Building Permits for construction issued by the City of Gulfport and other Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

2) Schedule, CPM in Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, with electronic files.

3) Safety Plan

4) Quality Plan

5) Construction phasing and layout plan.

6) Asbestos Abatement Plan.

7) Mold Remediation Plan.

8) Product Submittals and Shop Drawings for all materials, equipment, and systems to be incorporated into the work, including but not limited to:

a) Interior doors and hardware.

b) Exhaust fan systems cut sheets.

c) Electrical system cut sheets including lighting fixture, fire alarm system and devices.

d) Plumbing system cut sheets – including water closets, piping, sinks, fixtures, paper dispensers, water heaters, sprinkler heads, etc.

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e) Mechanical cut sheets – including HVAC systems, HVAC control systems, exhaust fans, water closets, piping, sinks, fixtures, Mixing Valve Repair Kits, paper dispensers, water heaters, etc.

f) Interior products – wall and ceiling system UL fire rated assemblies.

g) Safety Data Sheets as applicable.

h) Mold remediation products.

i) Demolition Plan.

j) Manufacturer’s authorization of Installer to install Manufacturer’s products and to obtain the requisite warranties covering workmanship and materials.

6. Submittal Formats

a. Drawings shall be in both “AutoCAD” (version 2020 or later) and PDF format submitted on CD/DVD or flash/thumb drive media. Specifications shall be in both MS Word and PDF format or flash/thumb drive media.

b. All other project documents submitted shall be in PDF format as well as native file format on flash/thumb drive media.

7. Web-Based Project Management System.

a. During the construction phase, the Department shall provide, and requires the Contractor to use, the secure online construction management system, Submittal Exchange©, that will expedite submittal information and management exchanges between members of the A/E’s team, the GC, the Gulfport Job Corps Center, the Department’s ESC, and other designated project stakeholders.

b. Submittal Exchange will be provided at the Department’s expense, and the Contractor shall be required to attend a one-hour on-line training session before use.

c. The system offers an unlimited user automatic information exchange, and electronic closeout documentation for the entire project. The program service provides a comprehensive online system for exchanging, reviewing, and archiving construction communications as well as product manufacturer training for users.

d. The extent of use of Submittal Exchange shall be determined by the Department and the General Contractor during the Pre-Construction Conference. The following features of Submittal Exchange may be utilized:

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1) Architect’s Supplemental Instructions (ASIs)

2) Closeout

3) Commissioning Documents

4) Compliance Documents

5) Construction Photos

6) Construction Submittals

7) Construction Videos

8) Coordination Drawings

9) Deficiency Notices

10) Design Submittals

11) Meeting Minutes

12) Notices of Non-Compliance

13) O & M Manuals

14) Project Data

15) Shop Drawings

16) Reports

17) Schedules

18) Requests for Information (RFIs)

19) Substantial Completion

20) Tests & Inspections

21) Warranties

22) Certificate of Occupancy (City of

Gulfport

23) Final AHJ Approvals

8. Pre-Design

a. Within ten (10) days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP), as the preliminary step, the Department shall facilitate a comprehensive Pre-design Meeting with the design development team at the beginning of the formal schematic design process, reference JCH-814 Chapter 7.3.

b. The Contractor’s key members of each design discipline and construction team members are required to participate. Participants will also include representatives from the Department, its Engineering Support Contractor, and the Gulfport Job Corps Center. The primary purpose of the Pre-design Meeting is to familiarize the Contractor with the objectives of the project, the programmatic requirements and other inputs and constraints stemming from Center operations. The Pre-Design Meeting’s objective is also to identify and prioritize potential energy savings and design features for further evaluation and review energy goals and other site and project specific information required to complete the design and construction.

c. The Contractor shall avail of this opportunity to gather as much data as it deems necessary to aid in the preparation of the Schematic Design documents.

d. It is anticipated that major redevelopment construction activities may be in progress in other areas of the site and may impact construction of this project, and conversely that this project construction activities could impact the major re-development construction. Any activities that will impact the adjacent major development construction schedule must be identified in the project schedule and reported within seven (7) days of the impacts and coordinated with the Department. Ad-hoc coordination meetings conducted by the CO for these activities will be required. The Contractor shall allow for six (6) ad-hoc meetings throughout the construction phase.

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e. The Contractor and respective design consultants shall allow for one (1) day to conduct the pre-design meeting. The pre-design meeting is to be held virtually via the Microsoft Teams platform.

9. Building Design

a. The Contractor must be familiar with Gulfport, MS building codes, construction methods and building materials.

b. The Contractor shall provide a design that exemplifies the optimum balance of economy, aesthetics, life safety, ease of maintenance and speed of construction.

10. Equipment.

a. The Contractor shall clearly differentiate equipment that is a part of the Contractor’s responsibility from equipment that is the Government’s responsibility.

b. In general, only “fixed” equipment will be part of the contract. The Department will provide “movable” equipment. The responsibility for the procurement of equipment is discussed in the individual section for each building type in JCH-814.

11. Site Visits / Construction Administration / Observation.

a. Site visits and construction progress meetings will be performed in accordance with Section G. of the contract.

b. As part of the D/B team, the Contractor’s Architect/Engineer will take an active role during construction to:

1) Facilitate all progress meetings.

2) Prepare and distribute meeting minutes within three calendar (3) days of each meeting.

3) Prepare and distribute site visit reports with observations within three calendar (3) days of the site visit as work progresses.

4) Receive, review, and respond to all shop drawing submittals and RFIs.

5) Prepare ASIs.

6) Visit the site on bi-weekly basis.

7) Review all test results.

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8) Record and distribute deficiency notices and/or notices of non-compliance as necessary.

9) Review all warranties, operations, and maintenance manuals.

10) Develop a Punch List at the conclusion of every phase.

c. A representative of the Department’s ESC will visit the site at least once a month.

During this visit, the Contractor’s payment application will be quantified and verified.

12. “As-Built” Drawings.

a. As-built Drawings are not available. Construction drawings and specifications and roofing warranties of the Magnolia Hall – Building 10 are available for reference only and are not to be used as As-Built Drawings. This drawing set, titled “New Dormitory Gulfport Job Corps Center”, dated May 29, 1997 can be viewed at:

http://www.solicitationattachments.com/gulfport4178/dwgs_maghalldorm1997.p df (click to view).

b. The above documentation is for reference only and does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to conduct site visits and field verify all relevant system components and conditions.

c. The Contractor will be responsible for verification of all dimensions, layout, and conditions in and around the construction area involved. The Contractor is required to become familiar with the existing conditions affecting the work through site verification.

13. Verification of Construction Sustainability Measures.

a. The Contractor shall be responsible for verifying and documenting the implementation of the above sustainability measures.

b. The Contractor shall verify construction phase sustainability measures as detailed in the JCH-814 Chapter 7 and as noted on the respective HPSB Compliance Tool’s compliance forms. The Contractor shall specify requirements to provide all necessary documentation.

III. USE OF THE SITE

A. SITE ACCESS

1. Access to the construction site is through the 21st Street entrance located in the southwest corner of the building site.

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2. The Contractor, workers, and vehicles shall report to the Security Counter located on the 34th Street entrance to gain access to the site, subject to prior coordination with the Center.

3. A temporary construction fence with security gate directly adjacent to Dormitory - Building 10 and site security is the Contractor’s responsibility to install and maintain.

The construction fence installation must be coordinated and/or approved by the Department and the local Fire Marshal to assure no obstructions or adverse effects to the existing fire lane. For further details see Section VI-C. Site Plan.

B. STAGING AREA

1. The Contractor will maintain the laydown area with road/parking lot during construction and repair the road to its pre-work condition at the completion of the project.

2. Unless otherwise approved by the Department, the lay-down area will be located on the flat area west of Magnolia Hall Building 10 with access from 21 Street (refer to Section VI-C. Site Plan).

3. It should be noted that major construction on adjacent sites will be in progress during the renovation of this dormitory, so the locations of lay-down areas and site entrance cannot change or be modified without the Department’s approval. Lay-down areas may be in flood plain zones.

4. Restore the laydown area to its current condition after completion of the project.

IV. EXTENT OF WORK

A. DESIGN OBJECTIVES

1. The building is located on the campus of the Gulfport Job Corps Center in Gulfport, MS.

The Contractor shall provide design and construction for mold mitigation abatement work, and partial interior demolition and reconstruction of damaged and mold affected existing porous interior finish materials for the Magnolia Hall – Building – 10.

2. The work also includes design and construction of a new mechanical systems replacements including HVAC units and some new ductwork, cleaning of existing ductwork to remain; new electrical systems that includes new lighting fixtures, outlets, switches, wiring and connections throughout.

3. This work will include coordination with all entities as required to provide for utility reconnections (as required), building and other required regulatory permits. All necessary permits and easement documents shall be prepared and submitted by the Contractor’s Architect/Engineer with the approval of the Department.

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4. The Contractor shall base its bid using the drawing set titled “New Dormitory Gulfport Job Corps Center”, dated May 29, 1997, for the Dormitory building of approximately 16,200 GSF of main floor and 1,140 GSF of elevated mechanical platform.

5. The design shall result in a Dormitory that complies with the latest IBC requirements set out in this SOW and complies with the JCH-814 design guidelines for Dormitories.

6. The Contractor shall consult and coordinate with the Job Corps Data Center at the 50% design process to include data outlets, security equipment (e.g., cameras, electronic door hardware (card readers), and other devices) and communication closet requirements.

B. SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND UTILITIES

1. Site Improvements.

a. The Contractor shall restore all denuded areas to its original condition.

b. Repair/restore any damage to the construction area and any adjacent landscaping or paving damaged on Center, in the public right-of-way, or landscaping on adjacent property.

c. It is intended that at Substantial Completion, the building can be fully occupied by students and staff. At the completion of the construction, clean, to a habitable standard, the entire building to include new construction and existing spaces.

d. For estimating purposes, the Contractor shall assume all existing utility services and installations, existing systems designs will satisfy the requirements of this SOW for renovation, unless otherwise noted herein.

2. Site Utilities.

a. The intent of this Design-Build Scope of Work’s Site Utilities is to utilize existing water, gas, and electrical site meters and building utility connection size and location.

b. Coordination and scheduling for service interruptions must include the DOL COR and the ESC PM to avoid conflicts with Center operations and other site construction.

C. ARCHITECTURAL

1. Design & Construction Objective

a. General

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1) Magnolia Hall Dormitory Building 10 located on the campus of Gulfport Job Corps Center was constructed in 1999. The building was damaged by a small electrical fire, HVAC failure, and mold growth requiring extensive abatement.

2) The intent of this project is to provide design and construction services to remediate mold, to perform selected demolition, and to provide renovation to provide a code compliant, safe, and habitable dormitory building complete with a Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Gulfport, Mississippi.

b. The work includes, but is not limited to, design and construction of the following:

1) Design and construction to resemble, as close as possible, the original design by the referenced drawings “New Gulfport Job Corps Center”, dated May 29, 1997. The design should include Dormitory code updates for the specified work, incorporating current applicable codes, updated equipment and materials specifications, and the use of new and improved materials and technology.

2) Obtain all building, mold remediation, and other required regulatory permits.

All necessary permits and easement documents shall be prepared and submitted by the Contractor’s Architect/Engineer with the approval of the Department.

3) Abate all hazardous materials associated with the scope of this project.

Demolish all porous finish materials affected by mold, including drywall, acoustical tile, vinyl composition tile and adhesives identified in the “Green Home Solutions dated 09/23/2021”, and by the Industrial Hygienist of the Contractor.

4) Install of all fire rated attic separation walls and ceilings located in the Mezzanine,

5) Installation of new ceilings including ceilings with fire rating as required by code.

6) Installation of new mechanical system replacements including HVAC units and new ductwork and cleaning of existing ductwork to remain.

7) Installation of new electrical systems that includes new lighting fixtures, outlets, switches, wiring and connections throughout. This work will include coordination with all entities as required to provide for utility reconnections.

2. Mold Remediation

a. Remediate mold and hazardous materials for the entire building in accordance with the requirements stated above.

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b. Clean and disinfect every interior surface not being removed. Follow regulations for requirements for cleaning items to remain and to be removed (such as ceilings).

After cleaning, disinfect surfaces by approved methods.

c. Estimated Quantity: Clean and disinfect 40,000 square feet of interior masonry partition walls and the inside face of exterior walls. All surfaces and fixtures in twenty (20) bathrooms, one (1) toilet and one (1) laundry room, one (1) janitor room; door frames. Ceiling and floor areas are addressed and quantified in the following sections. Clean remaining affected concrete floor slabs and interior masonry walls including components to remain such as masonry walls, metal door frames, and existing ceramic tile walls and floors, and any remaining structural members.

3. Demolition, Restoration, Renovation

a. For estimating purposes, the Contractor shall assume all existing utility services and installations, existing systems designs will satisfy the requirements of this SOW for renovation, unless otherwise noted herein.

b. Prior to demolition, provide and install protection for all items to remain, including, but not limited to, plumbing fixtures, sanitary and domestic piping, interior windows…