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PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

1263PX180004

USDA FOREST SERVICE

DELAWARE CONTROLLED TEMPERATURE

OVERWINTERING FACILITY (DCOWF)

359 MAIN ROAD

DELWARE, OH 43015

PREPARED BY

1910 CROWN PARK COURT

COLUMBUS, OHIO 43235

ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS

February 11, 2019

1263PX18004 USDA Delaware Controlled Temperature

Overwintering Facility (DCOWF)

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SECTION 000001– TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00– NOT USED

DIVISION 01– GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01 30 01 Submittal Descriptions 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 42 00 Sources for Reference Publications 01 60 00 Product Requirements 01 73 29 Cutting and Patching 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01 78 23 Operations & Maintenance Data

DIVISION 02– EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 19 Selective Demolition

DIVISION 03– CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete

DIVISION 04– MASONRY

04 22 00 Concrete Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05– METAL

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing

DIVISION 06– WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 06 17 53 Shop-Fabricated Wood Trusses

DIVISION 07– THERMAL AND MOISTURE CONTROL

07 21 00 Thermal Insulation 07 21 19 Foamed-In-Place Insulation 07 26 00 Vapor Retarders 07 41 13.13 Formed Metal Roof Panels 07 42 13.53 Metal Soffit Panels 07 46 46 Fiber-Cement Siding 07 62 00 Sheet Metal Flashing & Trim 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 07 72 53 Snow Guards 07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08– OPENINGS

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08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08 36 13 Sectional Doors 08 71 00 Door Hardware

DIVISIONS 09– FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Stud Framing 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09 91 13 Exterior Painting 09 91 23 Interior Painting

DIVISIONS 10– SPECIALTIES

10 44 16 Fire Extinguishers

DIVISIONS 11 THRU 21 – NOT USED

DIVISIONS 22– PLUMBING

22 00 00 Common Work Results for Plumbing 22 05 06 Plumbing Submittals 22 05 08 Plumbing Coordination With Other Trades 22 05 10 Plumbing Demolition And Remodeling 22 05 23 General Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 22 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Piping & Equipment 22 05 53 Identification for Piping and Equipment 22 07 19 Plumbing Insulation 22 11 16 Domestic Water Piping 22 13 16 Plumbing Waste and Vent System 22 13 19 Plumbing Specialties 22 33 00 Electric, Tankless Water Heaters 22 42 00 Plumbing Fixtures

DIVISIONS 23– MECHANICAL /HVAC

23 00 00 General Requirements 23 01 91 Coordination Between Trades 23 05 13 Common Motor Requirements For HVAC Equipment 23 05 16 Expansion Fittings and Loops For HVAC Piping 23 05 29 Hangers, Supports and Inserts 23 05 48 Vibration Isolation 23 05 53 Equipment, Piping and Ductwork Identification 23 05 93 HVAC Systems balancing 23 07 13 Insulation 23 09 13 Variable Speed Drives 23 09 33 Building Automation System 23 21 12 Hydronic Specialties

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23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 23 21 14 Hydronic Accessories and Tanks 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 23 25 13 Chemical Shot Feeder 23 31 13 Low and Medium Velocity Duct Work 23 37 13 Grilles, Registers and Diffusers 23 64 23 Air Cooled Modular Scroll Chiller 23 73 13 Low-Temp Air Handling Units 23 82 16.14 Electric Resistance Heaters 23 84 13 Humidifiers

DIVISIONS 24 THROUGH 25– NOT USED

DIVISION 26–ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 Base Electrical Materials and Methods 26 05 19 Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 05 43 Underground Duct and Raceways for Electrical Systems 26 05 44 Sleeves and Sleeve seals for Electrical Raceways 26 05 53 Identification for Electrical Systems 26 05 70 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination and ARC Flash Study 26 09 23 Lighting Control Devices 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 28 16 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 26 29 13 Enclosed Controllers 26 51 19 LED Interior Lighting 26 52 19 Emergency and Exit Lighting 26 56 19 Exterior Lighting

Divisions 27 Through 33– Not Used

END OF DOCUMENT

1263PX18004 USDA Delaware Controlled Temperature Overwintering

Facility (DCOWF)

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SECTION 01 00 00 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment, apparatus, and transportation required to complete the construction in conformity with the Contract Documents.

B. The Project is located at 359 Main Road, Delaware OH 43015.

C. The Work consists of – but is not limited to – the following:

1. Architectural

i. The USDA Delaware, Controlled Temperature Overwintering Facility is a

Type S – Storage Use and Type V-B construction in accordance with the 2018 International Building Code.

ii. The existing structure will be demolished leaving the existing concrete floor slab and basement below.

iii. New exterior split-faced masonry walls will be constructed with a new metal roofing system over pre-engineered wood trusses.

iv. Exterior walls will be insulated with 3 layers of 2” polystyrene insulation and the attic will have six layers of 2” insulation.

v. Interior walls will be 3-5/8” metal studs w/ batt. insulation and 1-layer of 2” polystyrene insulation and 5/8” gypsum board ea. side

2. Mechanical

i. One independent 8.5-ton Chiller using 40% propylene glycol. This unit will be placed outside on east side of the building. It is estimated that glycol supply temperature will be about 20 F and return temperature will be below

31 F (about 7.5 to 10 F degree rise).

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ii. An Air Handling Unit (AHU) of 3600 CFM air and 70 CFM outdoor air will supply air to each area. Each area will have a thermostat that can be set for temperature. The AHU will have glycol cooling coil. This unit has regenerative heat and a wheel to remove humidity before air passes through cooling coil to avoid frost on coil or freezing of coil

iii. Each Area will be provided with a fan and a humidifier to maintain as high as

90% humidity.

iv. On all outdoor walls heaters are provided to minimize freezing in winter season, any time temperature drops below 33 F (adjustable), heater will start heating the room. A 3-degree F (adjustable) band will be there to prevent freezing.

v. The project will be commissioned for proper operation, the staff will be trained and operations and maintenance manuals will be provided.

3. Plumbing

i. New tankless water heater, new hose bibs, new yard hydrant and new humidifiers will be installed as part of this project.

4. Electrical

i. This project will use existing electric service, switchgear. The Switchgear shall be maintained by USDA and is not to be supported on existing generator, Only emergency light load in addition to all existing loads will be on the existing emergency generator

ii. New power and lighting will be installed in basement and first floor as per construction documents.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. Any and all references in the Specifications and/or on the Drawings to – and/or requirements for – “notifications” shall be taken to mean written notif ication to the Contracting Officer.

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B. Any and all references in the Specifications and/or on the Drawings to – and/or requirements for – “submittals” shall be taken to mean submittals in accordance with both of the following:

1. Section 01 30 01 – Submittal Descriptions.

2. Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures.

C. Any and all references to – and/or requirements for materials and work to be in – compliance with the Manufacturer’s recommendations shall be taken to mean – and/or includes the requirement that:

“Work shall be accomplished in accordance with the Manufacturer’s recommendations. In the event of a conflict between the Manufacturer’s recommendations and the Specifications, the Manufacturer’s recommendations shall take precedence. However, if the Specifications require work and/or materials above/beyond the Manufacturer’s recommendations without conflict with the manufacturer’s recommendations, such additional work and/or materials shall be provided – in addition to that provided pursuant to the Manufacturer’s recommendations."

D. Any and all references to – and/or requirement for – testing by “an approved independent commercial testing laboratory” shall be taken to mean an independent testing laboratory that has been approved by the USDA within the last year.

1.5 DOCUMENTS

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for reviewing the complete set of Contract Documents for:

1. Procedures.

2. Space requirements.

3. Materials.

4. Installation sequence.

5. Similar items.

B. The Contractor shall coordinate efforts with all others working on the Project.

1.6 CONTRACTOR USE OF THE PREMISES

B. Confine construction activities to areas defined for the Work in the Specifications and on the Drawings – or specifically assigned for that use by the Contracting Officer. Do not use any other areas on Government premises without written consent of the Contracting Officer.

C. Do not unreasonably encumber the Site with materials or equipment.

D. Assume full responsibility for protection and safekeeping of products stored at the Site.

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E. The Government will occupy the premises during the construction period. Coordinate required shutdowns of building areas with the Government to facilitate construction operations and minimize conflict with Government usage.

F. The building occupants will remove personal and work-related materials from the work areas prior to the Contractor starting work in those areas.

G. Move, protect, store, and return furniture, equipment, and other items as necessary to complete painting, wall covering, tiling, carpeting, or any other work. Cover the existing furniture with durable drop cloths and develop a schedule to minimally impact the occupants.

1.7 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. Perform cutting necessary for the installation of the Work. Perform patching required as a consequence thereof.

1.8 SITE ADMINISTRATION

A. The Prime Contractor shall assume responsibility for the general charge of the construction and the Site until the Project is turned over to the Government.

1.9 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Where required by individual sections, submit four copies of the Shop Drawings to the Contracting Officer for approval. The Contractor’s responsibility for errors and omission in submittals will not be relieved by the Contracting Officer’s review of submittals. Do not begin work that requires submittals until those submittals have been returned with the Contracting Officer’s signature indicating review and approval.

1.10 LAYOUT

A. Immediately locate all reference points, layout the Work, and be responsible for all measurements and other work to be executed by the Contractor under the Contract.

Exercise precaution to confirm the figures shown on the Drawings before laying out the Work. Note: The Contractor shall be responsible for any errors resulting from a failure to do so.

B. Verify all dimensions of existing and new work. Be responsible for their accuracy. Submit differences found to the Contracting Officer for consideration before proceeding with the Work. No extra compensation will be permitted because of differences between the actual dimensions and the measurements indicated on the Drawings.

1.11 TESTING

A. Wherever various sections of the Specifications indicate that tests are to be performed, they shall be performed at the expense of the Contractor.

1. Perform laboratory testing using an approved independent Testing Laboratory (ITL)

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2. Sampling and handling shall be the responsibility of the Testing Engineer.

B. Submit certified test data results to the Contracting Officer.

C. Notify the Government 48 hours prior to testing, so that a representative of the

Government may be present during testing.

1.12 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

A. Streets, Drives, and Walks:

1. Keep streets and drives clear of equipment, tools, and machinery.

2. If during the execution of this Contract it becomes necessary to obstruct any street, make necessary arrangements with the Contracting Officer’s Representative – and the Security Police – at least 48 hours in advance.

a. Keep streets and walks clear of mud and debris caused by construction operations.

b. Provide all drive and sidewalk barriers required and necessary, complete with lights for night use.

B. Provide temporary weathertight closures of openings in exterior surfaces to prevent entry of unauthorized persons. Coordinate with Security Police. Erect and maintain temporary dustproof partitions as required to prevent spread of dust, fumes, and smoke to other parts of the building. At completion of the Work, remove partitions and repair damaged surfaces to match adjacent surfaces.

C. Provide adequate sanitary toilet facilities for all workers employed on the Project. Maintain toilet facilities used by construction employees in a clean and sanitary condition and furnish necessary supplies.

D. Only store materials within the area of the Contract Limits. Do not store materials in a manner creating a nuisance or a fire or traffic hazard. Store flammable and combustible materials separately. Inside storage will not be available to the Contractor.

E. The Contractor shall ensure that all materials and equipment are protected prior to installation and until final acceptance. Storage shall be dry, clean, and safe. Materials or equipment that become damaged, deteriorated, rusted, or defaced due to improper storage shall be fully repaired, refinished, or replaced as directed by the Contracting Officer. Materials or equipment lost through theft or mishandling shall be replaced by the Contractor without additional cost to the Government.

F. Temporary Fire Protection: Observe all provisions of the Government safety regulations relative to fire prevention throughout the construction period. Ensure that applicable permits are visible and kept current.

G. Provide temporary safety equipment in accordance with the requirements of the Government's safety regulations.

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H. Utilities:

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of other clauses of the Contract, water, gas, electricity, and the like, essential only to the contractor’s field trailer will be made available at no cost to the Contractor from existing systems, outlets, and supplies.

2. Tying into Electrical Utilities: For this entire Project, tie-ins within Government-owned components will be at no cost to the Contractor.

3. Any arrangements with the utility company – or any fees involved in tying into the distribution system owned by the utility company – are the responsibility of the Contractor. The Government will not be held responsible for interruption of utility service and will not be liable for the Contractor's delays, damages, or increased costs occasioned by such an interruption of service.

4. Temporary connections or lines shall be installed, maintained, and removed by the Contractor at no additional expense to the Government and in a manner acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

5. No water may be obtained from the fire hydrants on the site without permission from both the Contracting Officer and the Fire Department.

a. Temporary water lines connected by the Contractor to hydrants on the site shall be equipped with reduced pressure backflow preventers.

1.13 PROJECT CLOSE-OUT

A. When the Contractor determines that the Work is complete, submit to the Contracting Officer a request (in writing) for final inspection in accordance with the terms of the Contract.

1.14 CLEANING

A. Conduct cleaning and disposal operations to comply with Federal, State EPA, and local land, air, and water laws.

B. Be responsible for seeing that the Site is kept clean at all times and that a daily cleaning is conducted. Storage shall only take place in designated areas.

C. Unless noted otherwise, all materials removed as a result of the Contractor's operations under the Contract shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be properly disposed of, reused, or recycled – away from the site – at the expense of the Contractor.

D. Be responsible for final cleaning. See that the building and the Site are in a clean condition when they are turned over to the Government. At completion of the Work, the Contractor shall remove the Contractor's remaining tools, scaffolding, and surplus materials from the Site.

E. Prior to any demolition/excavation, submit a waste disposal plan for the recycling and disposal of construction waste materials and demolition debris resulting from the Work of this Contract, including:

1. A description of the waste materials and debris to be reused or recycled.

2. The proposed method of collection and transport.

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3. The location of proposed disposal and recycling facilities.

4. The name, address, and telephone number for each facility and transporter.

a. If, for any applicable materials listed in Paragraph H below, recycling facilities are not available within a 100-mile radius of the site, state that in the plan.

F. Provide all containers required to collect solid wastes collected during the performance of the Contract. At no time shall the Contractor use dumpsters or other waste receptacle maintained by the site for the disposal of any solid wastes. Small quantities of recyclable materials, such as cardboard, metals, and wood pallets, may be placed in the recycling containers maintained by the site. Coordinate this exception with the site Environmental Engineer’s Office.

1. The dumpsters maintained by the site are periodically checked. If it is determined that the Contractor has placed construction and/or demolition debris (other than the recyclable materials listed above) – or any other waste – in a dumpster or other solid-waste collection unit maintained by the site, the Contractor will immediately remove said waste and dispose of it – or recycle it – properly, away from the site.

2. If any waste is dumped in an unauthorized area, immediately remove the material and restore the area to its pre-existing condition.

G. Track the amount of construction/demolition debris and other solid waste that is disposed of under this Contract. It is preferred that the waste be tracked by weight – but tracking the waste by volume (that is, cubic yards) will also be accepted. Submit the amount of waste disposed of – and all associated weight tickets – to the Contracting Officer monthly.

H. Transport as much of the recyclable construction waste materials and demolition debris as practicable to a valid recycling facility. The recyclable materials can include:

1. Cardboard.

2. Rubble (asphalt and concrete).

3. Recycled cementitious materials (in concrete mix).

4. Brick.

5. Metals.

6. Wood.

7. Plastic.

8. Insulation.

9. Roofing.

10. Glass.

11. Acoustical ceiling panels.

12. Carpet.

13. Polyvinyl chloride piping.

14. R-22 refrigerant.

15. Ballasts.

16. Other materials applicable to the Project that can be reused or recycled.

I. Submit the amount of materials recycled – and all associated weight tickets – to the Contracting Officer ..

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1.15 RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. Maintain at the Site one copy of the Drawings with redline changes.

B. At completion of the Work, deliver Record Documents to the Contracting Officer.

1. Be responsible for the preparation and furnishing of marked-up Contract Drawings including all of the Work of this Contract. Record, using colored pencil, in a neat, workmanlike manner, all cases where actual field construction differs from the Work as indicated by the Contract Documents – as well as changes in location and in elevation. Dimension concealed work and utility locations.

2. These marked-up Contract Drawings will not be acceptable as Shop Drawings.

3. Maintain these marked-up Contract Drawings at the Site as an up-to-date set of

Contract Drawings. At completion of the Work, turn this set of marked-up Contract Drawings over to the Contracting Officer for the updating of Record Drawings.

C. At completion of the Work, furnish four copies of a manual of information describing the products used for the Contract.

1. This manual shall serve as a reference to the products for potential maintenance and repair purposes.

2. This manual shall not supersede requirements for manuals or other information as may be stated in the submittal list and other sections of this Contract.

3. As applicable to the Contract:

a. This manual shall cover products such as:

1) Concrete.

2) Unit masonry.

3) Interior woodwork.

4) Steel studs.

5) Insulation.

6) Roofing.

7) Metal wall panels.

8) Sealants.

9) Door and door frames.

10) Gypsum board.

11) Door hardware.

12) Ceramic tile.

13) Paint.

a. Note: Do not turn containers of paint over to the Government.

14) Toilet accessories

15) Plumbing fixtures.

16) HVAC equipment.

17) Lighting components.

18) Fire detection equipment

19) Similar products.

b. This manual shall present product information such as:

1) Catalog cut sheets.

2) Manufacturer’s names.

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3) Brand names.

4) Model/serial/part numbers or product types.

5) Color names/codes and the like.

6) Room number and/or location where the product was used.

4. Furnish each copy of this manual in a three-ring binder from which material can readily be removed and replaced. Clearly label the exterior spine and front cover of each binder indicating:

a. The Contract number.

b. The Project number.

c. The Project title.

d. The submittal number.

e. The contents of the binder.

1.16 PHOTOGRAPHY PERMIT

A. Prior to taking any photographs or video recordings – either for internal record or as required by the terms of the Contract – prepare a request for a photography permit, in letter format, and submit it to the Contracting Officer. The request shall indicate:

1. The Contract number.

2. The term of the Contract.

3. The locations or the Site(s) to be photographed.

4. Proposed dates and times to be accomplished.

5. Reason for photography complete with justification.

6. Whether the Contractor intends to take photographs and/or video recordings.

B. Provide a copy of any and all photographs and/or video recordings to the Government within ten calendar days of being taken.

1. Still images shall be digital and submitted in compact disc (CD) format.

2. Video recordings shall be provided in either of the following formats:

a. Digital Versatile Disc (DVD).

b. Video Home System (VHS).

3. Clearly label the CD, DVD, or the videocassette and the videocassette case indicating:

a. The Contract number.

b. The Project number.

c. The Project title.

d. The date taken.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS – Not Used

PART 3 – EXECUTION – Not Used

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END OF SECTION 01 00 00

Submittal Descriptions 01 30 01 Page 1 of 2

SECTION 01 30 01 - SUBMITTAL DESCRIPTIONS

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

A. Related Documents: Other requirements pertaining to submittals are included in:

1. The Contract Clauses.

2. Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures.

B. Submittals required by the Contract Clauses and other non-technical parts of the Contract are not included in this Section.

C. The submittals described below are those required and further described in other sections of the specifications.

1. Submittal Description No. 1 (SD-01) – Data: Submittals that provide calculations, descriptions, or documentation regarding the Work.

2. Submittal Description No. 2 (SD-02) – Not Used.

3. Submittal Description No. 3 (SD-03) – Not Used.

4. Submittal Description No. 4 (SD-04) – Drawings: Submittals that graphically show:

a. Relationship of various components of the Work.

b. Schematic diagrams of systems.

c. Details of fabrication.

d. Layouts of particular elements.

e. Connections.

f. Other relational aspects of the work.

5. Submittal Description No. 5 (SD-05) – Not Used.

6. Submittal Description No. 6 (SD-06) – Instructions: Preprinted materials describing installation of a product, system, or material, including special notices and material safety data sheets, if any, concerning impedances, hazards, and safety precautions.

7. Submittal Description No. 7 (SD-07) – Schedules: Tabular lists showing location, features, or other pertinent information regarding products, materials, equipment, or components to be used in the Work.

8. Submittal Description No. 8 (SD-08) – Statements: Documents, required of the Contractor, or through the Contractor from a Supplier, Installer, Manufacturer, or other lower tier Contractor, the purposes of which is to confirm the quality or orderly progression of a portion of the Work by:

a. Documenting procedures.

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b. Acceptability of methods or personnel.

c. Qualifications.

d. Other verifications of quality.

9. Submittal Description No. 9 (SD-09) – Reports: Reports of inspections or tests, including analysis and interpretation of test results. Each report shall be properly identified, signed, and dated. Test methods used shall be identified and test results shall be recorded.

10. Submittal Description No. 10 (SD-10) – Not Used.

11. Submittal Description No. 11 (SD-11) – Not Used.

12. Submittal Description No. 12 (SD-12) – Not Used.

13. Submittal Description No. 13 (SD-13) – Certificates: Statements signed by an official authorized to certify on behalf of the Manufacturer of a product, system, or material, attesting that the product, system, or material meets specified requirements. The statement shall:

a. Be dated after the award of this Contract.

b. State the Contractor’s name and address.

c. Name the Project and its location.

d. List the specific requirements that are being certified.

14. Submittal Description No. 14 (SD-14) – Samples: Samples, including both fabricated and unfabricated physical examples of materials, products, and units of the Work – as complete units or as portions of units of the Work.

15. Submittal Description No. 15 (SD-015) – Not Used.

16. Submittal Description No. 16 (SD-16) – Not Used.

17. Submittal Description No. 17 (SD-17) – Not Used.

18. Submittal Description No. 18 (SD-18) – Records: Documentation required to record compliance with technical or administrative requirements.

19. Submittal Description No. 19 (SD-19) – Operation and Maintenance Manuals:

Data that forms a part of an operation and maintenance manual.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS – Not Used

PART 3 – EXECUTION – Not Used

END OF SECTION 01 30 01

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SECTION 01 33 00 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section, including

– but not limited to – the following.

1. SECTION 01 00 00 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Other required submittals:

a. The Waste Disposal Plan for the recycling and disposal of waste materials resulting from the Work under this Contract.

b. A monthly accounting of the amount of waste disposed of – and all associated weight tickets.

c. A monthly accounting of the amount of material recycled – and all associated weight tickets.

d. Marked-up Contract Drawings.

e. The Manual of Information.

f. A Request-for-Photography Permit.

g. Copies of any and all photographs and/or video recordings.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Submittals requiring "Government approval":

1. "Government approval" is required for:

a. Extensions of design.

b. Critical materials.

c. Deviations.

d. Equipment whose compatibility with the entire system is required to be checked.

e. Other items as designated by the Contracting Officer.

2. Within the terms of the Contract, submittals requiring "Government approval" are considered to be “Shop Drawings.”

B. Approved Submittals:

1. The approval of submittals by the Contracting Officer shall not be construed as a complete check, but will indicate only that the general method of construction, materials, detailing and other information are satisfactory. Approval will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error that might exist. The Contractor remains responsible for the dimensions and the design of adequate connections, details, and satisfactory construction of the Work.

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2. After submittals have been approved by the Contracting Officer, no resubmittal for the purpose of substituting materials or equipment will be given consideration unless accompanied by an explanation as to why a substitution is necessary.

C. Disapproved Submittals: Make all corrections required by the Contracting Officer and furnish a corrected submittal within five calendar days in the form and number of copies as specified for the initial submittal.

1. If the Contractor considers any correction indicated on the submittals to constitute a change to the Contract, give prompt notice to the Contracting Officer as required by the terms of the Contract.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS – Not Used

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. Submit four copies of all items listed on the Submittal Register or specified in the other sections of the Specifications.

B. The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those listed when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections.

C. Units of weights and measures used on all submittals shall be the same used on the Contract Drawings.

D. Each submittal shall be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with the requirements of the Contract.

E. Prior to submittal, all items shall be checked and approved by the Contractor.

F. Proposed deviations from the contract requirements shall be clearly identified.

G. Submittals shall include items as:

1. The Contractor’s, manufacturer’s, or fabricator’s drawings.

2. Descriptive literature including – but not limited to:

a. Catalog cuts.

b. Diagrams.

c. Operating charts or curves.

3. Test reports.

4. Test cylinders.

5. Samples

6. Operations and maintenance manuals (including parts list).

7. Certifications.

8. Warranties.

9. Other similar required submittals.

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H. Submittals requiring Government approval shall be scheduled and made prior to the acquisition of the material or equipment covered thereby.

3.2 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

A. At the end of this Section is a Submittal Register showing – at a minimum – which submittals are required by the Specifications.

3.3 SCHEDULING

A. Submittals covering component items forming a system or items that are interrelated shall be scheduled to be coordinated and submitted concurrently.

B. Certifications that are specified to be submitted with related Shop Drawings shall be so scheduled.

C. Allow adequate time for review and approval. No delays, damages or time extensions will be allowed for time lost due to late submittals.

3.5 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURE

A. Submittals shall be made as follows:

1 Schedule:

a. Prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer for approval, three copies of the Submittal Register found at the end of this Section.

b. The proposed schedule shall reflect the Contractor’s practicable schedule of planned dates of submittal .

c. The Submittal Register shall be submitted concurrently with the Contractor’s submittal .

d. The Contracting Officer will review and return submittals received, approved or disapproved, within ten calendar days after receipt.

e. Warranties and operating instructions are required at the completion of the Work, after final inspection.

2 Deviations: For submittals that include proposed deviations requested by the Contractor, set forth in writing the reason for any deviations and annotate such deviations on the submittal. The Government reserves the right to rescind inadvertent approval of submittals containing un-noted deviations.

3.6 NOT USED

3.7 GOVERNMENT - APPROVED SUBMITTALS

A. Upon completion of review of submittals, the submittals will be identified as having received approval by being signed and dated. Three copies of the submittal will be retained by the Contracting Officer and one copy of the submittal will be returned to the Contractor to be retained at the Site.

END OF SECTION 01 33 00

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SECTION 014000 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance and quality control.

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

1. Specific quality-assurance and -control requirements for individual construction activities are specified in the Sections that specify those activities. Requirements in those Sections may also cover production of standard products.

2. Specified tests, inspections, and related actions do not limit Contractor's other quality-assurance and -control procedures that facilitate compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

3. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality-assurance and -control services required by Architect, Owner, Commissioning Authority, or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this Section.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Quality-Assurance Services: Activities, actions, and procedures performed before and during execution of the Work to guard against defects and deficiencies and substantiate that proposed construction will comply with requirements.

B. Quality-Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during and after execution of the Work to evaluate that actual products incorporated into the Work and completed construction comply with requirements. Services do not include contract enforcement activities performed by Architect.

C. Preconstruction Testing: Tests and inspections performed specifically for Project before products and materials are incorporated into the Work, to verify performance or compliance with specified criteria.

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D. Product Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed by an NRTL, an NVLAP, or a testing agency qualified to conduct product testing and acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, to establish product performance and compliance with specified requirements.

E. Source Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed at the source, e.g., plant, mill, factory, or shop.

F. Field Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed on-site for installation of the Work and for completed Work.

G. Testing Agency: An entity engaged to perform specific tests, inspections, or both.

Testing laboratory shall mean the same as testing agency.

H. Installer/Applicator/Erector: Contractor or another entity engaged by Contractor as an employee, Subcontractor, or Sub-subcontractor, to perform a particular construction operation, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations.

1. Use of trade-specific terminology in referring to a trade or entity does not require that certain construction activities be performed by accredited or unionized individuals, or that requirements specified apply exclusively to specific trade(s).

1.4 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS

A. Referenced Standards: If compliance with two or more standards is specified and the standards establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, comply with the most stringent requirement. Refer conflicting requirements that are different, but apparently equal, to Architect for a decision before proceeding.

B. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be the minimum provided or performed. The actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits. To comply with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for the context of requirements. Refer uncertainties to Architect for a decision before proceeding.

1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Testing Agency Qualifications: For testing agencies specified in "Quality Assurance" Article to demonstrate their capabilities and experience. Include proof of qualifications in the form of a recent report on the inspection of the testing agency by a recognized authority.

1.6 CONTRACTOR'S QUALITY-CONTROL PLAN

A. Quality-Control Plan, General: Submit quality-control plan within 10 days of Notice to Proceed, and not less than five days prior to preconstruction conference. Submit in format acceptable to Architect. Identify personnel, procedures, controls, instructions, QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 01 40 00 Page 3 of 9 tests, records, and forms to be used to carry out Contractor's quality-assurance and quality-control responsibilities. Coordinate with Contractor's construction schedule.

B. Quality-Control Personnel Qualifications: Engage qualified full-time personnel trained and experienced in managing and executing quality-assurance and quality-control procedures similar in nature and extent to those required for Project.

C. Submittal Procedure: Describe procedures for ensuring compliance with requirements through review and management of submittal process. Indicate qualifications of personnel responsible for submittal review.

D. Testing and Inspection: In quality-control plan, include a comprehensive schedule of Work requiring testing or inspection, including the following:

1. Contractor-performed tests and inspections including subcontractor-performed tests and inspections. Include required tests and inspections and Contractor-elected tests and inspections.

2. Special inspections required by authorities having jurisdiction and indicated on the "Statement of Special Inspections."

3. Owner-performed tests and inspections indicated in the Contract Documents, including tests and inspections indicated to be performed by the Commissioning Authority.

E. Continuous Inspection of Workmanship: Describe process for continuous inspection during construction to identify and correct deficiencies in workmanship in addition to testing and inspection specified. Indicate types of corrective actions to be required to bring work into compliance with standards of workmanship established by Contract requirements and approved mockups.

F. Monitoring and Documentation: Maintain testing and inspection reports including log of approved and rejected results. Include work Architect has indicated as nonconforming or defective. Indicate corrective actions taken to bring nonconforming work into compliance with requirements. Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

1.7 REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS

A. Test and Inspection Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports specified in other Sections. Include the following:

1. Date of issue.

2. Project title and number.

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

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

5. Names of individuals making tests and inspections.

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

7. Identification of product and Specification Section.

8. Complete test or inspection data.

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

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

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

12. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

13. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

B. Manufacturer's Technical Representative's Field Reports: Prepare written information documenting manufacturer's technical representative's tests and inspections specified in other Sections. Include the following:

1. Name, address, and telephone number of technical representative making report.

2. Statement on condition of substrates and their acceptability for installation of product.

3. Statement that products at Project site comply with requirements.

4. Summary of installation procedures being followed, whether they comply with requirements and, if not, what corrective action was taken.

5. Results of operational and other tests and a statement of whether observed performance complies with requirements.

6. Statement whether conditions, products, and installation will affect warranty.

7. Other required items indicated in individual Specification Sections.

C. Factory-Authorized Service Representative's Reports: Prepare written information documenting manufacturer's factory-authorized service representative's tests and inspections specified in other Sections. Include the following:

1. Name, address, and telephone number of factory-authorized service representative making report.

2. Statement that equipment complies with requirements.

3. Results of operational and other tests and a statement of whether observed performance complies with requirements.

4. Statement whether conditions, products, and installation will affect warranty.

5. Other required items indicated in individual Specification Sections.

D. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For Owner's records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on performance of the Work.

1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General: Qualifications paragraphs in this article establish the minimum qualification levels required; individual Specification Sections specify additional requirements.

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B. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing products or systems similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units.

C. Fabricator Qualifications: A firm experienced in producing products similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units.

D. Installer Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in installing, erecting, or assembling work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project, whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service performance.

E. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally qualified to practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing engineering services of the kind indicated. Engineering services are defined as those performed for installations of the system, assembly, or product that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

F. Testing Agency Qualifications: An NRTL, an NVLAP, or an independent agency with the experience and capability to conduct testing and inspecting indicated, as documented according to ASTM E 329; and with additional qualifications specified in individual Sections; and, where required by authorities having jurisdiction, that is acceptable to authorities.

1. NRTL: A nationally recognized testing laboratory according to 29 CFR 1910.7.

2. NVLAP: A testing agency accredited according to NIST's National Voluntary

Laboratory Accreditation Program.

G. Manufacturer's Technical Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative of manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to observe and inspect installation of manufacturer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

H. Factory-Authorized Service Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative of manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to inspect installation of manufacturer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

1.9 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Owner Responsibilities: Where quality-control services are indicated as Owner's responsibility, Owner will engage a qualified testing agency to perform these services.

1. Owner will furnish Contractor with names, addresses, and telephone numbers of testing agencies engaged and a description of types of testing and inspecting they are engaged to perform.

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2. Costs for retesting and reinspecting construction that replaces or is necessitated by work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents will be charged to Contractor.

B. Contractor Responsibilities: Tests and inspections not explicitly assigned to Owner are Contractor's responsibility. Perform additional quality-control activities required to verify that the Work complies with requirements, whether specified or not.

1. Unless otherwise indicated, provide quality-control services specified and those required by authorities having jurisdiction. Perform quality-control services required of Contractor by authorities having jurisdiction, whether specified or not.

2. Where services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility, engage a qualified testing agency to perform these quality-control services.

a. Contractor shall not employ same entity engaged by Owner, unless agreed to in writing by Owner.

3. Notify testing agencies at least 24 hours in advance of time when Work that requires testing or inspecting will be performed.

4. Where quality-control services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility, submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each quality-control service.

5. Testing and inspecting requested by Contractor and not required by the Contract Documents are Contractor's responsibility.

6. Submit additional copies of each written report directly to authorities having jurisdiction, when they so direct.

C. Manufacturer's Field Services: Where indicated, engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect field-assembled components and equipment installation, including service connections. Report results in writing as specified in Section 013300 "Submittal Procedures."

D. Manufacturer's Technical Services: Where indicated, engage a manufacturer's technical representative to observe and inspect the Work. Manufacturer's technical representative's services include participation in preinstallation conferences, examination of substrates and conditions, verification of materials, observation of Installer activities, inspection of completed portions of the Work, and submittal of written reports.

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

F. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Cooperate with Architect, Commissioning Authority and Contractor in performance of duties. Provide qualified personnel to perform required tests and inspections.

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1. Notify Architect, Commissioning Authority, and Contractor promptly of irregularities or deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of its services.

2. Determine the location from which test samples will be taken and in which in-situ tests are conducted.

3. Conduct and interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from requirements.

4. Submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control service through Contractor.

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

6. Do not perform any duties of Contractor.

G. Associated Services: Cooperate with agencies performing required tests, inspections, and similar quality-control services, and provide reasonable auxiliary services as requested. Notify agency sufficiently in advance of operations to permit assignment of personnel. Provide the following:

1. Access to the Work.

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

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

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

5. Delivery of samples to testing agencies.

6. Preliminary design mix proposed for use for material mixes that require control by testing agency.

7. Security and protection for samples and for testing and inspecting equipment at

Project site.

H. Coordination: Coordinate sequence of activities to accommodate required quality-assurance and -control services with a minimum of delay and to avoid necessity of removing and replacing construction to accommodate testing and inspecting.

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

1.10 SPECIAL TESTS AND INSPECTIONS

A. Special Tests and Inspections: Engage a qualified testing agency to conduct special tests and inspections required by authorities having jurisdiction as the responsibility of Owner, and as follows:

B. Special Tests and Inspections: Conducted by a qualified testing agency as required by authorities having jurisdiction, as indicated in individual Specification Sections, and as follows:

1. Verifying that manufacturer maintains detailed fabrication and quality-control procedures and reviews the completeness and adequacy of those…