J.2 SOW SO Annex Siding Replacement Specs.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture

Forest Service

Black Hills National Forest

May, 2023

SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE

ANNEX

SIDING REPLACEMENT

Specifications

Construction Documents

SECTION 001500

BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST

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LIST OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. List of Contract Drawings:

1. Index of Sheets:

SHEET SUB-SHEET TITLE OF SHEET

1 T100 TITLE SHEET

2 A001 PROJECT NOTES

3 A021 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS NORTH AND WEST

4 A022 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS EAST AND SOUTH

5 A023 EXTERIOR PHOTOS NORTH AND WEST

6 A024 EXTERIOR PHOTOS EAST AND SOUTH

6 Total Plan Sheets in this Contract

B. List of Contract Specifications

1. Index of Specifications

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 010150 General Requirements Section 010250 Definition of Contract Items, and Measurement, and Payment Section 014000 Quality Requirements

DIVISION 2 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

Section 024119 Selective Structure Demolition

DIVISION 6 – WOOD AND PLASTICS

Section 061600 Sheathing

DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

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LIST OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Section 072100 Thermal Insulation Section 072500 Weather Barriers Section 074619 Section 076200

Steel Siding Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim

Section 077100 Roof Specialties Section 079200 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

Section 099113 Exterior Painting

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SECTION 010150

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Work for this project requires the contractor to be responsible for supplying all labor, materials, equipment, utilities, miscellaneous items, freight and delivery to complete work identified in Division 1, Section 010250: Definition of Contract Items and Measurement and Payment.

1.2 LOCATION

A. This project is located at The Black Hills National Forest Supervisor’s Office at 1019

North 5th Street, Custer, South Dakota, 57730.

1.3 GENERAL SITE CONDITIONS AND WEATHER

A. The elevation of the site is approximately 5,500 feet above mean sea level. The project site is open year around.

1.4 USE OF PREMISES

A. Use of Site: Confine constructions operations to immediate area of work. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

B. Full Government Occupancy: Except as defined in “Work Restrictions” in this section, the government will occupy the site and buildings during entire construction period.

Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Government's day-to-day operations.

C. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways, parking areas, loading areas and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Government.

1. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

2. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

1.5 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Nonsmoking Buildings: Smoking is not permitted within the buildings or within 25 feet (8 m) of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

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B. Do not schedule work during holidays, weekends, or between 6:00 PM to 7:00 AM without written approval from the Contracting Officer.

C. Project Scheduling: Schedule work to minimize impacts to Government.

D. The Contracting Officer will designate areas on the site for material storage. Confine storage of materials to areas as approved by the CO.

1.6 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Provide adequate signing and barricades and take necessary safety measures to protect the public during all construction operations. Minimize disturbance of all undisturbed areas.

B. Protect trees and vegetation within project area from damage.

C. Damage to areas adjacent to and/or within the project area that are not included as an element of the project, including lawns and landscape features, shall be repaired by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

D. Coordination of Trades: Coordinate construction operations included in the various sections of the Specifications to provide an efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations included under different sections of the Specifications that depend on each other for proper installation, connection or operation.

1.7 FIELD VERIFICATION

A. Field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products.

B. Contact “One-Call” at 811 prior to initiating excavation work to locate utility companies buried utilities. Additionally, obtain the services of a locating company to locate other buried utilizes including government owned utilities. Do not initiate any excavation work until utilities have been located and marked.

C. Existing buried utilities are shown on the drawings as accurately as existing records permit. Use caution when excavating in areas where buried utilities are anticipated.

Repair any damage to buried utilities caused through work associated with this contract.

1.8 PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS

A. Obtain permits for work required by County, State, or Federal laws or regulations.

B. State electrical inspection is required for this project. Obtain permits for electrical work if the State Electrical Inspector requires a permit to perform the inspection.

PART 2 – ACCIDENT PREVENTION

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2.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section consists of establishing an effective accident prevention plan and providing a safe environment for personnel and visitors. All work shall be performed in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local Occupational Safety and Health regulations.

2.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Accident Prevention Plan: Before on-site work begins, submit a company approved accident prevention plan. This plan will be posted in the contract file. Design the plan to address Federal, State, and Local Occupational Safety and Health requirements that apply to this project. Notice to Proceed will not be made until the plan is received. As a minimum the plan shall include:

1. Name, position title and contact information of company executive responsible for approving the Accident Prevention Plan.

2. Name and contact information of supervisor responsible to carry out the plan.

3. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, government personnel, and the Contractor's employees. Identify the work included under each phase by reference to specification section or division numbers.

4. Contingency plans for emergency situations such as medical, fire, hazard material spills and other contract assessed hazard prevention and abatement requirement needs that apply to this project.

B. Certificates: Provide certificates from a mechanic that all mechanical equipment has been inspected and meets OSHA requirements.

C. Submit a copy of test reports, as required by OSHA, for personnel working with hazardous materials.

D. Submit a brief report of safety meetings and of inspections within 7 days of the meeting or inspection. Include a list of attendees.

E. Upon request, submit proof of employees' qualifications to perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

2.3 ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. Accidents: Report accidents immediately to the CO and assist the CO and other officials as required in the investigation and documentation of the accident.

2.4 FIRST AID FACILITIES

A. Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of construction at

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2.5 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Meet requirements of NIOSH and MSHA, where applicable, as well as ANSI.

2.6 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS

A. Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

2.7 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition.

Clean, sanitize, and repair, as appropriate, personal items before issuing them to another individual.

B. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

2.8 SAFETY MEETINGS

A. As a minimum, conduct weekly 15-minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite.

2.9 HARD HATS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AREAS

A. Designate and post a hard hat area.

B. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary protective equipment at all times. As a minimum, provide two hard hats for use by visitors. Change liners before reissuing hats.

2.10 TRAINING

A. First Aid: Provide adequate training to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

B. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury.

PART 3 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

3.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes administrative, procedural, and construction schedule requirements for submittals.

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3.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Contracting Officer’s

(CO's) responsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require CO's approval.

3.3 PROCEDURES

A. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on CO's receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Allow 10 working days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. CO will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.

3. Allow 10 working days for processing each re-submittal.

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

B. Identification: Stamp each submittal with a uniform approval stamp. Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

1. Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

2. Provide a space approximately 2 by 3 inches on label or beside title block to record

Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by CO.

3. Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Contractor.

d. Name of manufacturer.

e. Unique identifier, including revision number.

f. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

g. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

h. Other necessary identification.

C. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract

Documents on submittals.

D. Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless CO observes noncompliance with provisions of the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

E. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by

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CO in connection with construction.

F. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to CO.

G. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include

Project name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

H. CO will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

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

3.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit four copies or one electronic pdf copy of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will return two copies if hard copies are submitted. Mark up and retain one copy as a Project Record Document.

B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

f. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

g. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale in electronic format. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

1. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products.

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c. Fabrication and installation drawings.

d. Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

e. Wiring diagrams: Differentiate between manufacturer installed and field installed wiring. Show field-installed wiring, including power, signal, and control wiring.

f. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

D. Requests for Information (RFI’s): Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract Documents, prepare and submit an RFI in electronic form.

1. RFI’s submitted by entities other than the Contractor shall not be accepted.

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner so as to avoid delays in

Contractor's work or work of subcontractors.

3. Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following:

a. Project name.

b. Project number.

c. Date.

d. Name of Contractor.

e. Name of Contracting Officer.

f. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

g. RFI subject.

h. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

i. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

j. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

k. Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's solution(s) impacts the

Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the

RFI.

l. Contractor's signature.

m. Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop Drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

1) Include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

4. CO's Action: CO will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond.

Allow seven (7) working days for CO's response for each RFI. RFIs received by CO after 1:00 p.m. will be considered as received the following working day.

a. CO's action may include a request for additional information, in which case

CO's time for response will date from time of receipt of additional information.

b. CO's action on RFIs that may result in a change to the Contract Time or the Contract Sum may be eligible for Contractor to submit Change Proposal according to Contracting Section "Contract Modification Procedures."

1) If Contractor believes the RFI response warrants change in the

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Contract Time or the Contract Sum, notify CO in writing within 10 days of receipt of the RFI response.

5. On receipt of CO's action, update the RFI log and immediately distribute the RFI response to affected parties. Review response and notify CO within seven days if Contractor disagrees with response.

6. RFI Log: Prepare, maintain, and submit a tabular log of RFIs organized by the RFI number. Submit log weekly. Include the following:

a. Project name.

b. Name and address of Contractor.

c. Name and address of Contracting Officer.

d. RFI number including RFIs that were dropped and not submitted.

e. RFI description.

f. Date the RFI was submitted.

g. Date CO's response was received.

h. Identification of related Minor Change in the Work, Construction Change

Directive, and Proposal Request, as appropriate.

i. Identification of related Field Order, Work Change Directive, and Proposal

Request, as appropriate.

E. Contractor Quality Control Submittals: Provide electronic Quality Control submittals, including design data, certifications, manufacturer's instructions, manufacturer's field reports, and other quality-control submittals as required under other Sections of the Specifications.

1. Certifications: Where other Sections of the Specifications require certification that a product, material or installation complies with specified requirements, submit a notarized certification from the manufacturer certifying compliance with specified requirements.

a. Signature: Signed by an officer of the manufacturer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of the company.

2. Inspection and Test Reports: Requirements for submittal of inspection and test reports from independent testing agencies are specified in other Sections of the Specifications.

F. Contractor Quality Control Plan: At the time of the preconstruction conference, submit for approval a written Contractor Quality Control (CQC) plan.

1. The plan shall include:

a. A list of personnel responsible for quality control and assigned duties.

Include each person's qualifications.

b. A copy of a letter of direction to the Contractor's Quality Control

Supervisor outlining assigned duties.

c. Names, qualifications, and descriptions of laboratories to perform sampling and testing, and samples of proposed report forms.

d. Methods of performing, documenting, and enforcing quality control of all work.

e. Methods of monitoring and controlling environmental pollution and

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contamination as required by regulations and laws.

2. If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the plan within 10 days.

3. The Government reserves the right to require changes in the plan during the contract period as necessary to obtain the quality specified.

4. No change in the approved plan may be made without written concurrence by the

Contracting Officer (CO).

G. Quality Control Documentation:

1. Maintain Quality Control Daily Reports and Daily Test Report Information

Sheets (samples attached) of quality control activities and tests.

2. Quality Control Daily Reports may not be substituted for other written reports required under clauses of the contract, such as Disputes, Differing Site Conditions, or Changes.

H. Application for Payment: Comply with requirements specified in the Contract Clauses and Division 01 Section “Definition of Items & Measurement and Payment”. Provide in electronic format.

3.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification

Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit two copies or one electronic pdf of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will not return copies.

2. Certificates and Certifications: Provide a notarized statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

B. Contractor’s Quality Control Daily Construction Reports: Prepare a daily construction report recording the following information concerning events at the site, and submit in electronic format to the CO at weekly intervals:

1. List of subcontractors at the site.

2. Approximate count of personnel at the site.

3. High and low temperatures, general weather conditions.

4. Accidents and unusual events.

5. Meetings and significant decisions.

6. Stoppages, delays, shortages, and losses.

7. Meter readings and similar recordings.

8. Emergency procedures.

9. Orders and requests of governing authorities.

10. Change Orders received, implemented.

11. Services connected, disconnected.

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12. Equipment or system tests and startups.

13. Partial Completions, occupancies.

14. Substantial Completions authorized.

C. Cost Breakdown: Following award, provide a cost breakdown schedule listing main types of work with associated costs. Provide in electronic format.

D. Schedule of Values: Comply with requirements specified in the Contract Clauses.

Provide in electronic format.

E. Accident Prevention Plan: Comply with requirements specified in paragraph in

Division 1 Section “General Requirements.” Provide in electronic format.

F. Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements. Provide in electronic format.

G. Field Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed either during installation of product or after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with requirements. Provide in electronic format.

H. Manufacturer's Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer's recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product or equipment. Include name of product and name, address, and telephone number of manufacturer. Provide in electronic format.

3.6 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. General: This section includes preparation and submittal of Construction Schedules.

1. Number of Copies: Submit two copies or one electronic pdf of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will not return copies.

B. Procedures:

1. Within ten calendar days after date of Notice to Proceed, submit a detailed Construction Schedule setting forth requirements for complete execution of the work. Provide schedules in electronic format.

a. Include a written summary narrative to explain basis of approach to work.

2. With each Progress Payment Request, submit an Updated Construction Schedule reflecting work progress to the end of the Progress Payment Request period. On each Updated Construction Schedule indicate:

a. Actual start dates for work items started during the report period.

b. The percent complete on activities that have actual start dates.

c. Actual completion dates for work items completed during report period.

d. Estimated remaining duration for work items in progress.

e. Estimated start dates for work items scheduled to start during month

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following report period.

f. Changes in duration of work items.

C. Schedule Requirements:

1. Schedule contract work and monitor progress using a Critical Path Method

(CPM) or similar type scheduling system. Break the schedule into sub-activities to include, as a minimum, major suppliers, submittal approvals, and major trades.

2. Clearly indicate sequence of construction activities, grouped by base and optional items.

a. For each base and contract awarded optional item show the start and completion of work items, their major components, and interim milestones.

b. Identify and show activities for procurement, delivery, and installation of equipment and materials.

c. Identify interdependence of procurement and construction activities.

d. Identify dates for testing and inspections.

3. Prepare construction Schedule to complete the Work within the contract time requirement.

D. Reviews: The government will review and return the initial Construction Schedule submittal and subsequent schedules with comments. If revisions are noted or required, make revisions based upon comments and resubmit the Schedule.

PART 4 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

4.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section consists of requirements for temporary facilities and controls, including utilities, support facilities, and security and protection facilities.

4.2 UTILITIES

A. Water Service: Use of Government existing water service facilities will be permitted without metering and without payment of use charges, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to CO. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use.

B. Sanitary Facilities: Contractor shall provide temporary sanitary facilities for the duration of the project.

C. Electric Power and Lighting Service: Use of Government's existing electric power and lighting service will be permitted without metering and without payment of use charges, as long as equipment is maintained in a condition acceptable to CO.

D. Telephone Service: The Contractor is responsible for providing telephone service deemed necessary for the duration of the construction.

4.3 CONSTRUCTION WASTE DISPOSAL

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A. Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Containerize and clearly label hazardous, dangerous, or unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste.

B. Cleanup construction debris at the completion of each day’s work. Do not use existing on-site trash receptacles for disposal or interim storage of construction debris.

C. Burning of construction debris is not allowed on lands administered by the Forest

Service.

D. Dispose construction debris at an established Sanitary Landfill. Schedule disposal frequency to ensure waste containers are not overflowing.

4.4 STAGING AND SUPPORT FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Staging: An area at the project site will be made available for use as a staging area.

Refer to drawings, but if not shown, coordinate size and location of staging area with Contracting Officer prior to storing materials. Security and clean-up of staging and support facilities is the responsibility of the Contractor.

B. Storage: Confine storage of materials to storage areas. Coordinate on-site storage requirements with the Contracting Officer.

C. Field Offices: An area within the staging area can be used for locating a temporary field office. Temporary facilities to this office can remain on site during construction.

Coordinate size and location of office with Contracting Officer prior to bringing in field office. Security and clean-up of temporary facility location is the responsibility of the Contractor.

4.5 SECURITY AND PROTECTION FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Environmental Protection: Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction in ways and by methods that comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

B. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with standards and code requirements for erecting structurally adequate barricades. Paint with appropriate colors, graphics, and warning signs to inform personnel and public of possible hazard. Where appropriate and needed, provide lighting, including flashing red or amber lights.

C. Fire Protection:

1. Store combustible materials in containers in fire-safe locations.

2. Maintain unobstructed access to fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, fire-protection facilities, stairways, and other access routes for firefighting. Prohibit smoking in hazardous fire-exposure areas.

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3. Supervise welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units, and similar sources of fire ignition.

PART 5 – EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

5.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section consists of general procedural requirements governing execution of the Work including, but not limited to, the following:

1. General installation of products.

2. Progress cleaning.

3. Protection of installed construction.

4. Correction of the Work.

5.2 EXAMINATION

A. Existing Conditions: Before beginning work, investigate and verify the existence and location of mechanical and electrical systems and other construction affecting the Work.

B. Acceptance of Conditions: Examine areas, and conditions, with Installer. Record observations.

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

2. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

Proceeding with the Work indicates acceptance of substrates, surfaces and conditions.

5.3 PREPARATION

A. Field Measurements: Take field measurements as required to fit the Work properly.

B. Review of Contract Documents and Field Conditions: Immediately on discovery of the need for clarification of the Contract Documents, submit a request for information to CO. Include a detailed description of problem encountered, together with recommendations for changing the Contract Documents.

5.4 INSTALLATION

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

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

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

3. Conceal wiring in finished areas, unless otherwise indicated.

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

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

C. Hazardous Materials: Use products, cleaners, and installation materials that are not considered hazardous.

5.5 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. General: Clean Project site and work areas daily, including common areas. Dispose of materials lawfully.

1. Comply with requirements in NFPA 241 for removal of combustible waste materials and debris.

2. Do not hold materials more than 7 days during normal weather or 3 days if the temperature is expected to rise above 80 deg F (27 deg C).

3. Containerize hazardous and unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste. Mark containers appropriately and dispose of legally, according to regulations.

B. Site: Maintain Project site free of waste materials and debris.

C. Work Areas: Clean areas where work is in progress to the level of cleanliness necessary for proper execution of the Work.

D. Waste Disposal: Burying or burning waste materials on-site will not be permitted.

Washing waste materials down sewers or into waterways will not be permitted. Legally dispose all waste off Government Lands.

5.6 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED CONSTRUCTION

A. Provide final protection and maintain conditions that ensure installed Work is without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.

5.7 CORRECTION OF THE WORK

A. Repair or remove and replace defective construction. Restore damaged substrates and finishes.

1. Repairing includes replacing defective parts, refinishing damaged surfaces, touching up with matching materials, and properly adjusting operating equipment.

PART 6 – OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

6.1 DESCRIPTION

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A. This Section consists of administrative and procedural requirements for operation and maintenance manuals.

6.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit two hard copy manuals or one electronic copy manual in final form at least 15 working days before final inspection.

6.3 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Assemble a complete set of operation and maintenance data indicating the operation and maintenance of each system, subsystem, and piece of equipment not part of a system.

Include operation and maintenance data required in individual Specification Sections and as follows:

1. Operation Data: Include emergency instructions and procedures, system and equipment descriptions, operating procedures, and sequence of operations.

2. Maintenance Data: Include manufacturer's information, list of spare parts, maintenance procedures, maintenance and service schedules for preventive and routine maintenance, and copies of warranties and bonds.

B. Organization: Unless otherwise indicated, organize each manual into a separate section for each system and subsystem, and a separate section for each piece of equipment not part of a system. Each manual shall contain a title page, table of contents, and manual contents.

C. Title Page: Enclose title page in transparent plastic sleeve. Include the following information:

1. Subject matter included in manual.

2. Name and address of Project.

3. Name and address of Forest.

4. Date of submittal.

5. Name, address, and telephone number of Contractor.

6. Cross-reference to related systems in other operation and maintenance manuals.

D. Table of Contents: List each product included in manual, identified by product name, indexed to content of volume, and cross-referenced to Specification Section.

E. Manual Contents: Organize into sets of manageable size. Arrange contents alphabetically by system, subsystem, and equipment. If possible, assemble instructions for subsystems, equipment, and components of one system into a single binder.

1. Binders: Heavy-duty, 3-ring, vinyl-covered, loose-leaf binders, in thickness necessary to accommodate contents, sized to hold 8-1/2-by-11-inch paper; with clear plastic sleeve on spine to hold label describing contents and with pockets inside covers to hold folded oversize sheets.

a. Identify each binder on front and spine, with printed title "OPERATION

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AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL," Project title or name, and subject matter of contents. Indicate volume number for multiple-volume sets.

2. Dividers: Heavy-paper dividers with plastic-covered tabs for each section. Mark each tab to indicate contents. Include typed list of products and major components of equipment included in the section on each divider, cross-referenced to Specification Section number and title of Project Manual.

3. Drawings: Attach reinforced, punched binder tabs on drawings and bind with text.

a. If oversize drawings are necessary, fold drawings to same size as text pages and use as foldouts.

b. If drawings are too large to be used as foldouts, fold and place drawings in labeled envelopes and bind envelopes in rear of manual. At appropriate locations in manual, insert typewritten pages indicating drawing titles, descriptions of contents, and drawing locations.

F. Content: Include operation and maintenance data required in individual Specification

Sections and equipment descriptions, operating standards, operating procedures, operating logs, wiring and control diagrams, and license requirements.

G. Descriptions: Include the following:

1. Product name and model number.

2. Manufacturer's name.

3. Equipment identification with serial number of each component.

4. Equipment function.

5. Operating characteristics.

6. Performance curves.

7. Engineering data and tests.

8. Complete nomenclature and number of replacement parts.

H. Source Information: For each product, list name, address, and telephone number of

Installer or supplier.

I. Operating Procedures: Include startup, break-in, and control procedures; stopping and normal shutdown instructions; routine, normal, seasonal, and weekend operating instructions; and required sequences for electric or electronic systems.

J. Systems and Equipment Controls: Describe sequence of operation, and diagram controls as installed.

K. Maintenance Procedures: For each system, subsystem, and piece of equipment not part of a system, include manufacturers' maintenance documentation, maintenance procedures, maintenance and service schedules, drawings and diagrams for maintenance, nomenclature of parts and components and recommended spare parts for each component part or piece of equipment.

L. Maintenance and Service Schedules: Include service and lubrication requirements, list of required lubricants for equipment, and separate schedules for preventive and routine

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M. Warranties and Bonds: Include copies of warranties and bonds and lists of circumstances and conditions that would affect validity of warranties or bonds.

Organize warranty documents into an orderly sequence based on the table of contents of the Project Manual.

1. Provide heavy paper dividers with plastic-covered tabs for each separate warranty. Mark tab to identify the product or installation. Provide a typed description of the product or installation, including the name of the product and the name, address, and telephone number of Installer.

PART 7 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

7.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section consists of administrative and procedural requirements for contract closeout, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Inspection procedures.

2. Project Record Documents.

3. Final cleaning.

7.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. Definition of Substantial Completion: The Date certified by the Contracting Officer when construction is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so the Government can occupy or utilize the Work or designated portion thereof for the use for which it is intended, as expressed in the Contract Documents.

B. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for determining date of

Substantial Completion, complete the following. List items below that are incomplete in request.

1. 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.

2. Advise Contracting Officer (CO) of pending insurance changeover requirements.

3. Submit specific warranties, workmanship bonds, final certifications, and similar documents.

4. Obtain and submit releases permitting Government unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities. Include occupancy permits, operating certificates, and similar releases.

5. Prepare and submit Project Record Documents, operation and maintenance manuals, Final Completion construction photographs and photographic negatives, and similar final record information.

6. Deliver tools, spare parts, extra materials, and similar items to location designated by Government. Label with manufacturer's name and model number where applicable.

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7. Complete startup testing of systems.

8. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting.

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

C. Inspection: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. CO will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection or will notify Contractor of items, either on Contractor's list or additional items identified by CO, 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.

2. Results of completed inspection will form the basis of requirements for Final

Completion.

7.3 FINAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for determining date of Final Completion, complete the following:

1. Submit certified copy of CO’s Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by CO. The certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

2. Instruct Government personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems.

B. Inspection: Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. CO will prepare a final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will notify Contractor of construction 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.

7.4 LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS (PUNCH LIST)

A. Preparation: Submit three hard copies or one electronic copy of list. Include name and identification of each space and area affected by construction operations for incomplete items and items needing correction including, if necessary, areas disturbed by Contractor that are outside the limits of construction.

7.5 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. General: Do not use Project Record Documents for construction purposes. Protect

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Project Record Documents from deterioration and loss. Provide access to Project Record Documents for CO's reference during normal working hours.

B. Submit hard copies or electronic copies of record documents for review prior to request for final inspection.

C. Record Drawings: Maintain and submit one set of blue- or black-line white prints of Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings.

1. Mark Record Prints to show the actual installation where installation varies from that shown originally. Require individual or entity who obtained record data, whether individual or entity is Installer, subcontractor, or similar entity, to prepare the marked-up Record Prints.

a. Give particular attention to information on concealed elements that cannot be readily identified and recorded later.

b. Record data as soon as possible after obtaining it. Record and check the markup before enclosing concealed installations.

2. Mark record sets with erasable, red-colored pencil. Use other colors to distinguish between changes for different categories of the Work at the same location.

3. Note Construction Change Directive numbers, Change Order numbers, alternate numbers, and similar identification where applicable.

4. Identify and date each Record Drawing; include the designation "PROJECT RECORD DRAWING" in a prominent location. Organize into manageable sets;

bind each set with durable paper cover sheets. Include identification on cover sheets.

7.6 FINAL CLEANING

A. General: Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations.

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.

C. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for certification of Substantial Completion for entire Project or for a portion of Project:

1. Clean Project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste material, litter, and other foreign substances.

2. Remove tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus material from Project site.

3. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred, exposed finishes and surfaces.

Replace finishes and surfaces that cannot be satisfactorily repaired or restored or that already show evidence of repair or restoration.

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D. Comply with safety standards for cleaning. Do not burn waste materials. Do not bury debris or excess materials on Government property. Do not discharge volatile, harmful, or dangerous materials into drainage systems. Remove waste materials from Project site and dispose of lawfully.

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DEFINITION OF CONTRACT ITEMS AND

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

SECTION 010250

DEFINITION OF CONTRACT ITEMS AND MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The intent of this section is to explain, in general; what is and what is not included in a contract item; the limits or cut-off points where one item ends and another begins; and method of measurements and basis of payment for work items listed in the Schedule of Items.

B. Work: Furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and other incidentals necessary to successfully complete the project or any portion of it and carrying out all duties and obligations imposed by the contract on the Contractor.

C. Payment: For each individual item listed here and in the Schedule of Items, payment shall be full compensation for all work related to the particular item in accordance with these specifications and as shown on the drawings.

D. Measurement and payment for contract work shall be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials shall be considered incidental or as included in the payment for items shown.

1.2 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

A. Payment shall be by units defined and determined according to U.S. Standard measure and by the following:

B. Lump Sum: Do not measure directly. The bid amount is complete payment for all work described in the contract and necessary to complete the work for that item.

C. Sheet: A measurement of plywood, OSB, or similar sheathing material equal to nominal 32 square feet.

PART 2 - METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

2.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section explains what is and what is not included in each pay item: the limits or cut-off points where one item ends and another begins; and basis of payment for work items listed in the Schedule of Items.

B. Payment: For each individual item listed here and in the Schedule of Items, payment shall be full compensation for all work related to the particular item in accordance with these specifications, and as shown on the drawings.

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PART 3 – DEFINITION OF CONTRACT ITEMS

3.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

A. The project Schedule of Items includes several sections to organize the contract items into Base Items and Optional Items. When a pay item is described as a Base Item, the description will be the same when that item or a similar item is included as an Optional Item.

1. Provide item pricing for all items listed in the Schedule of Items.

2. Contract award will be made for all Base Items.

3. Option Items are identified below as possible items that may be awarded based on available project funding. The Optional Items may be awarded in any order and in any combination.

B. The project Schedule of Items includes several sections to organize the contract items.

3.2 DEFINITION OF BASE ITEMS

A. Base Items:

1. Base Item No. 1 – Mobilization, Demobilization, and Insurance

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals required to perform all operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to the project site, and other work that must be performed or that cause costs to be incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site.

2. Base Item No. 2 – Demolition includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals required to remove and dispose of all siding materials indicated for demolition, including downspouts. Perform all operations necessary for completion of work as specified and as shown in the construction documents.

3. Base Item No. 3 – Provide and Install New Metal Siding.

includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals required to provide and install new metal siding and associated appurtenances and accessories and components including but not limited to siding, trim, soffit, fascia, flashing, insulation, weather-resistive barrier, fasteners and connections

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4. Base Item No. 4 – Provide and Install New Downspouts.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals required to provide and install new steel downspouts to be attached to existing steel gutters.

This item includes all materials, fasteners, and connections necessary for completion of work as specified and as shown in the construction documents.

5. Base Item No. 5 – Painting Existing Exterior Doors and Railings

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals required to prepare, prime, and paint both sides of exterior personnel doors and railings at stairs, ramps, and loading dock as specified and as shown in the construction documents.

3.3 DEFINITION OF OPTION ITEMS

A. Option Items:

1. Option Item No. 1 – Painting Existing Concrete Masonry Unit Walls

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price shown in the Schedule of Items includes as materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals required to prepare, prime and paint existing Concrete and Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) walls as specified and as shown in the construction documents.

3.4 DEFINITION OF INCREASE/DECREASE ITEMS

A. The following are Increase/Decrease Items that may or may not be used.