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Kelloggsville West Elementary Media Center Renovation General Requirements 1

DIVISION I - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 SUMMARY OF WORK

01010.1 Work Covered by Contract Documents

A. The Project consists of additions and renovations to the Kelloggsville West Elementary.

B. The Instructions to Bidders, Project Manual, Request for Proposals, dated January 15, 2016, issued by owner, General Conditions AIA A232-2009, General Requirements and Owner-

Contractor Agreements, are a part of all divisions and all contract documents. The order of precedence for interpretation shall be the Agreement between Owner and Contractor, RFP, the Instruction to Bidders, the Project Manual, the General Conditions and the Contractor’s

Proposal. Execution of the Contract signifies that the Contractors are fully knowledgeable with all requirements of all divisions and documents. No claims for additional compensation will be entertained or paid to any Contractor on account of its failure to be fully informed of all requirements of all Contract Documents.

01010.2 CONTRACTS

A. Construct the work of each contract under a separate lump-sum/fixed price contract with the

Owner. Coordination of the work will be provided as specified herein.

B. Contractors shall carefully examine all drawings and read all divisions of the specifications and

Contract Documents, and shall include all Work required of them for a complete project.

C. Requirements for a specific trade or contract will generally be described in that portion of the

Specifications or Drawings related to that trade or contract. Such requirements may, however, be described in other sections of the Contract Documents. Contractors will be held responsible for having carefully examined all drawings and read all divisions of the specifications and all contract documents to avoid omissions or duplications and to ensure a complete job.

D. Each Contractor is deemed to be fully informed about conditions relating to the construction of the Project and the employment of labor thereon by execution of the Contract. The

Contractor will not be relieved of its obligation to furnish all material and labor necessary to carry out the provisions of the Contract.

E. Any claim by the Contractor of an inability to meet any requirement set forth on the Contract

Documents, or that any requirement of these documents is impractical or unreasonable, will not be recognized, unless the claim was made at the time the Contractor’s proposal was submitted, and specific provision is made for such claim in the Contract.

F. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall supply all labor, supervision, materials, transportation, apparatus, fuel, energy and tools, necessary for the entire and proper completion of the Work. It shall perform all Work herein described in a workmanlike manner in accordance with the Contract Documents and shall provide everything properly incidental thereto as shown on the drawings, stated in the specifications or reasonably implied there from.

G. Each Contractor shall be responsible for its own Work and every part thereof, and all Work of every description used in connection therewith. It shall specifically and distinctly assume all risks of damage or injury from whatever cause to property or persons used or employee on or in connection with his Work, and undertake and promise to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Owner, Architect and Construction Manager against all claims rising out and or on account of any such damage or injury.

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H. Each Contractor shall be held responsible for the execution of a satisfactory and complete piece of Work in accordance with the true intent of the drawings and specifications. It shall provide without extra charge all incidental items required as a part of its Work, even though not particularly specified or indicated. If it has good reason for objecting to the use of any material, application or method of construction as shown or specified, it shall make report of such objection to the Construction Manager and obtain proper adjustment before the

Contract is executed.

I. Should any material or workmanship be found defective or in any way contrary to the

Contract, it may be rejected by the Owner regardless of its state of completion and same must be remedied or removed by the Contractor at no additional cost or expense to Owner.

01010.3 WORK BY OTHERS

A. Work on the Project which is excluded from this Contract is as follows:

1. Materials testing

2. Asbestos abatement

01010.4 WORK SEQUENCE

A. Construct Work in stages to accommodate the Owner's use of the premises during the construction period, as applicable. The Construction Manager shall (1) coordinate detailed sequencing and scheduling with the Owner, and (2) provide overall scheduling and coordination for the entire project. All Bidders shall acknowledge the Construction Manager’s right to establish and set up, or subsequently modify, the sequencing and scheduling of all work for the earliest possible completion and benefit to the Owner.

B. Initial sequencing and scheduling detail is provided in the Construction Manager's Preliminary

Project Schedule that is included at the end of these General Requirements. This schedule represents the general order and time frames for work to be followed by the Construction

Manager. Bidders are to assume that their Work will be coordinated in a manner consistent with industry practice and the efficient coordination of all trades and that are to recognize that the sequence and pace of their work may be dictated by other trades.

1. Calendar dates associated with the completion of work of any particular contract are not assured.

2. All Bidders recognize and will accept modifications to the schedule which, in the opinion of the Construction Manager, are reasonable for the general interest of the

Project as a result of allowable time extensions (formally or informally approved) in any contract, and that such modifications are inherent to the construction process and shall not qualify as a basis for extra compensation from the Owner.

3. The Bidder, in submitting a proposal for a particular bid category, agrees to commit the necessary resources to complete the Work activities of the bid category within a period of time not longer than the planned duration. Work included in a bid category, but not specifically defined by a work activity, is to be accomplished in a reasonable manner in conjunction with other work of the bid category, and in such a way as to avoid complication of or to delay the work of other bid categories.

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01010.5 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. Each Contractor shall limit its use of the premises for Work and for storage related specifically to the Work, to allow for Work by other Contractors.

B. Use of the premises will be coordinated by the Construction Manager.

C. Each Contractor shall assume complete responsibility for the protection and safekeeping of their products stored on site.

D. Each Contractor shall move its stored products, which interfere with operation of the Owner or separate Contractor as directed by Construction Manager.

E. Each Contractor shall obtain and pay for the use of additional storage or Work areas if needed for operations.

01010.6 PARTIAL OWNER OCCUPANCY

A. Each Contractor shall schedule his operations for completion of portions of the Work, as designated in Schedule for the Owner's occupancy prior to substantial completion of the entire work.

B. Each Contractor shall execute Certificate of Substantial Completion for portions of the work prior to Owner occupancy.

(1) After Owner's occupancy, each Contractor shall allow:

(a) Access for Owner's personnel

(b) Access for receiving of Owner's equipment and furnishings

(c) Operation of the HVAC and electrical systems

(2) Upon occupancy, the Owner will provide:

(a) Operation of the HVAC and electrical systems

(b) Adjustment of insurance coverage in accordance with General Conditions

Article 11, Item 11.3.9.

01030 ALTERNATES

1030.1 SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES

A. Contractors are to indicate the cost associated with the changes in the scope of work proposed by these alternates. The changes may or may not be accepted by the Owner. Refer to the drawings and related specifications for specific information.

Alternate No. 1 – Metal Wall Panel at West Elementary: Metal wall panel over existing EIFS at

West Elementary, with associated modification to existing roof edge indicated as Alternate

No. 1 is not a part of base-bid. If Alternate No. 1 is accepted, provide metal wall panel over existing EIFS at West Elementary, with associated modification to existing roof edge indicated as Alternate No. 1

01040 PROJECT COORDINATION

01040.1 GENERAL

A. It shall be the responsibility of the Construction Manager to coordinate and expedite all phases of construction. All separate Contractors shall fully cooperate with the Construction

Manager.

B. Contractors shall assist the Construction Manager in coordinating, scheduling and timing of construction activities to ensure orderly progress of the Work.

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C. Temporary Omission of Work. If any materials and finish are of such nature that it is necessary to temporarily omit certain portions of Work in order to make final installation, the

Contractor whose Work is involved shall omit such parts of this Work or finishes as are necessary until other said Work and/or materials have been installed and shall then return and install such omitted parts of its Work as part of this contract and without additional cost or expense to the Owner.

D. Equipment and Furnishings

(1) Copies of equipment specifications and drawings shall be made available to the

Construction Manager for determining the amount of Work to be done as described herein.

(2) Each Contractor shall receive, inventory, store, and when spaces are acceptable, shall set equipment in the rooms for which it is intended.

(a) Arrangements shall be made by Contractor to obtain storage space for equipment and furnishings. This space shall be available to him on or before date of delivery and shall be at his disposal until all of the equipment is moved to the building.

(b) Contractor shall provide the Construction Manager with the name and address of the storage facility, and obtain insurance coverage protecting all stored equipment from loss or damage.

(c) Contractor shall be responsible for receiving, unloading, and placing into storage all items of equipment shipped by the equipment suppliers.

(d) Contractor shall inspect bills of lading for all items of equipment received, shall inspect all equipment, and shall immediately notify the shipping company and the supplier of items damaged or missing. The Construction

Manager should be notified of any damaged or missing items.

(e) When the Construction Manager determines that rooms are ready for installation or placing of equipment, the required equipment shall be set in place. Equipment transported from the storage facility shall be insured against damage or loss by each Contractor. Each Contractor shall be responsible for receiving, unloading, and placing and installing equipment in the rooms designated for the specified items of equipment.

(3) The Construction Manager shall cooperate with the supplier's installation personnel by providing unobstructed areas in which they may assemble and install equipment.

(4) The responsibilities of the Electrical and Mechanical Contractors shall be as follows, unless noted otherwise in Contract Documents:

(a) Final connections of equipment to building electrical and mechanical rough-ins will be made by the Electrical and Mechanical Contractor

(interconnection between items of equipment will be done by the installing personnel, not by the Electrical or Mechanical Contractor). Equipment requiring only plug-in connections shall have outlets installed in accordance with the Contract Documents.

E. Each Separate Contractor shall

(1) Within ten (10) days of receipt of Notice of Pending Award of Contract, submit to the

Construction Manager a list of the Contractor's principle staff, including on-site superintendent. Coordinate the work of its employees and Sub-contractors.

(2) Expedite its Work to assure compliance with schedules.

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(3) Coordinate its Work with that of other separate Contractors and Work by Owner.

Contractor will prepare and submit coordination drawings wherever close and careful coordination is required.

(4) Comply with directions and instructions of the Construction Manager.

(5) Verify dimensions shown on the drawings and obtain all measurements required for proper execution of Work.

(6) Place sleeves and inserts correctly for pipes, conduits and similar items required for its Work, in forms, walls, partitions, and floors. All said Work shall be done in cooperation with the affected Contractors. All items shall be placed in ample time so as not to delay concrete operations. Do not place sleeves so they pass through beams, girders, and similar construction, unless locations are approved by the

Architect.

(7) Each Contractor shall see that sleeves and inserts are kept in their proper positions and not displaced by the placing of concrete or other construction Work. The separate Contractors of the Mechanical and Electrical Work involved shall be responsible for inclusion of these items in the Work and shall advise the Construction

Manager and Architect of all changes of sleeves and inserts locations.

01040.2 CONSTRUCTION ORGANIZATION AND START-UP

A. Construction Manager shall establish on-site lines of authority and communications.

Construction Manager will:

(1) Conduct the pre-construction meetings.

(2) Conduct progress meetings.

(3) Establish procedures and lines of communication:

(a) Submittals

(b) Reports and records

(c) Recommendations

(d) Coordination drawings

(e) Schedules

(4) Contract Documents:

(a) Consult with Architect to obtain interpretation.

(b) Assist in resolution of questions or conflicts which may arise.

(c) Transmit written interpretations to other Contractors, and to other concerned parties.

(5) Assist in obtaining permits and approvals:

(a) Building permits and special permits required for permanent improvements or for temporary facilities.

(b) Verify that Contractors and Sub-Contractors have obtained permits for inspections and for temporary facilities.

(6) Control the use of the Site:

(a) Supervise field engineering and site layout.

(b) Allocate space for each Prime Contractor's use for field offices, sheds, and work and storage areas.

(c) Establish access, traffic and parking allocations and regulations.

(d) Monitor the use of the site during construction.

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01040.3 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER'S DUTIES

A. Construction Schedules

(1) Prepare a detailed schedule of basic operations.

(2) Coordinate the schedules.

(a) Each Contractor shall prepare sub-schedules to comply with critical phases.

B. Process Shop Drawings, Coordination Drawings, Product Data and Samples

(1) Prior to submittal to Architect, Construction Manager will review for compliance with

Contract Documents.

(2) After the shop drawings are reviewed the Construction Manager will submit to

Architect for approval.

(3) If shop drawings are incomplete or unacceptable, Construction Manager will return them to Contractor, with comments and recommendations, for revising and to be resubmitted.

C. Inspection and Testing

(1) The Construction Manager will assist the Architect in inspecting the Work to assure that it is performed in accordance with requirements of Contract Documents.

(2) Coordinate Testing Laboratory Services:

D. Monitor the Use of Temporary Utilities

(1) Verify that adequate services are provided.

(2) Administer the use of Owner furnished utilities and facilities.

E. Monitor Contractors' periodic cleaning; enforce compliance with Specifications.

F. Provide Cost Control for the Project

(1) Revise and refine the approved estimate of construction cost periodically:

(a) Record actual costs, and estimates for uncompleted Work.

(b) Incorporate approved changes as they occur.

(c) Develop cash flow reports and projections.

(2) Maintain cost accounting records for authorized work performed under:

(a) Unit costs.

(b) Actual costs for labor and materials.

(c) Other basis requiring accounting records.

(3) Implement procedures for review and processing of contractors' applications for progress payments and for final payments.

G. Maintain Reports and Records at Project Site, Available to Architect and Owner.

(1) Daily log of progress of Work of each Contractor.

(2) Records:

(a) Contract Documents.

(b) Materials and equipment records.

(c) Samples, Product Data and Shop Drawings

(d) Record Documents

(3) Maintain file of record documents.

01040.4 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER CLOSE-OUT DUTIES

A. Coordinate Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Start-Up

B. At completion of the Work of each Contract, conduct an inspection to assure that:

(1) Specified cleaning has been accomplished.

(2) Temporary facilities have been removed from the Site.

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C. Substantial Completion

(1) Conduct an inspection to confirm or supplement each Contractor's list of Work to be completed or corrected.

(2) Assist Architect in his inspection.

(3) Supervise the correction and completion of Work as established in the Certificate of

Substantial Completion.

D. When Owner occupies a portion of the Project Site prior to final completion, administer the established responsibilities of the Contractors and the Owner.

E. Final Completion

(1) When each Contractor determines that Work is complete, assist the Architect in his inspection to verify completion of the Work.

F. Administration of Contract Closeout

(1) Receive and review Contractors' final submittals.

(2) Transmit final submittals to Architect.

(3) Review all close out documentation required under Contract Documents.

01045 CUTTING AND PATCHING NEW WORK

A. Each Contractor whose Work requires it, shall be responsible for all cutting, fitting and patching, including excavation and backfill, required to complete the Work in accordance with

Contract Documents or to:

1. Properly fit parts together or to receive Work of other Contractors.

2. Uncover portions of the Work to provide for installation of ill-timed Work.

3. Remove and replace defective Work.

4. Remove and replace work not conforming to requirements of Contract Documents.

5. Provide routine penetrations of non-structural surfaces for installation of piping and electrical conduit.

B. Preparation

(1) Provide adequate temporary support as necessary to assure the structural value or integrity of the affected portion of the Work.

(2) Provide devices and methods to protect other portions of the Project from damage.

(3) Provide protection from the elements for that portion of the Project which may be exposed by cutting and patching work, and maintain excavations free from water.

C. Performance

(1) Execute cutting and demolition by methods which will prevent damage to other

Work, and will provide proper surfaces to receive installation of repairs.

(2) Execute excavating and backfilling by methods which will prevent settlement or damage to other Work.

(3) Employ the original installer or fabricator to perform cutting and patching in accordance with Contract Documents for:

(a) Weather-exposed or moisture-resistant elements.

(b) Sight-exposed finished surfaces.

(4) Execute fitting and adjustment of products to provide a finished installation to comply with specified products, functions, tolerances and finishes.

(5) Restore Work which has been cut or removed; install new products to provide completed Work in accordance with requirements of Contract Documents.

(6) Fit Work airtight to pipes, sleeves, ducts, conduit and other penetrations through surfaces.

(7) Maintain Fire Wall penetrations.

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(8) Refinish entire surfaces as necessary to provide an even finish to match adjacent finishes:

(a) For continuous surfaces, refinish to nearest intersection.

(b) For an assembly, refinish the entire unit.

01050 FIELD ENGINEERING

01050.1 GRADES, LINES, LEVELS

A. Information pertaining to preliminary investigations, such as soil borings, location of utilities, existing structures and existing grades appear on the drawings. While such data has been collected with reasonable care, there is no expressed or implied guarantee that conditions so indicated are entirely representative of those actually existing or that unforseen developments may not occur. Each Contractor must make its own interpretation on results of such investigation and shall satisfy itself as to materials to be excavated and materials upon which fill or other Work may be placed. Where underground services, utilities, structures, etc., are located on the drawings or given at the site, they are based on available records, but are not guaranteed to be complete or correct. They are merely given to assist each Contractor.

B. Each Contractor shall immediately upon entering the Site for purpose of beginning Work, locate general reference points and take such action as is necessary to prevent their destruction. Each Contractor shall lay out its own Work and be responsible for all lines, elevations and measurements of the building, utilities and other Work executed by it under the Contract. It must exercise proper precaution to verify figures on the Drawings before laying out Work and will be held responsible for any error resulting from its failure to exercise such precaution.

C. Using datum furnished by the Owner, the lot lines and present levels have been established as shown on the Construction Documents.

D. The Construction Manager shall employ a registered land surveyor to lay out the building corners on the site and establish a main floor benchmark elevation.

E. The Construction Manager shall make provision to preserve property line stakes, bench marks or datum point. If any are lost, displaced, or disturbed through neglect of any Contractor, or his agents or employees, the Contractor shall notify the Construction Manager at once and the Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of restoration.

F. Each Contractor, as it applies to its Contract, shall verify grades, lines, levels, locations, and dimensions as shown on drawings and report any errors or inconsistencies to the

Construction Manager before commencing Work. Starting of Work by the Contractor shall signify its acceptance to the condition of the Site.

01095 REFERENCE STANDARDS AND DEFINITIONS

01095.1 ABBREVIATIONS AND TRADE NAMES

A. Trade associations names and titles are frequently abbreviated. Where acronyms or abbreviations are used in the Specifications or other Contract Documents, they mean the recognized name of the trade association, standards generating organization, authority having jurisdiction, or other entity applicable to the text provision. Refer to the "Encyclopedia of Associations" published by the Gale Research Co., found at most libraries.

Review building, mechanical, electrical and fire safety codes as noted by Tower Pinkster on Sheet G103.

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01095.6 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYMENT (MICHIGAN)

A. Each Contractor will comply with all applicable provisions of the Federal Civil Rights Act and the Michigan Fair Employment Practices Act, and the violation of either shall be cause for cancellation of this contract.

B. Each Contractor, in accordance with the Michigan Fair Employment Practices Act, to the extent such act is applicable, shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment, to be employed in the performance of such contract, with respect to the hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment, or any matter directly or indirectly related to employment because race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry (or age or sex, except where based on a bona fide occupational qualification). Contractor shall not maintain or provide for his employees any segregated facilities.

01200 PROJECT MEETINGS

01200.1 PRE-BID MEETINGS (Conducted by the Construction Manager, scheduled as indicated in

Instruction to Bidders.)

A. Introduction of Owner, Architect, and Construction Manager

B. Agenda may include the following:

(1) Safety to Persons and Property

(2) Bonding Requirements

(3) Prevailing Wages

(4) Monthly Invoice Requirements

(5) Insurance Requirements

(6) Testing, Permits, and Inspection Requirements

(7) Clean Up

(8) Temporary Utilities and Services

(9) Lay Out of Project

(10) Alternates

(11) Addendum Items

(12) Bid Packages

(13) Schedule

(14) Bid Forms

(15) Bid Date

(16) Shop Drawing Procedures

(17) Correspondence

(18) Questions and Answers

01200.2 PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING (Conducted by Construction Manager)

A. Attendance

(1) Owner's Representative.

(2) Architect and consultants.

(3) Construction Manager, including Field Superintendent, General Superintendent and

Project Coordinator.

(4) Contractor's Superintendent(s).

(5) Major Sub-contractors

(6) Major suppliers.

(7) Others as appropriate.

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B. Agenda may include the following:

(1) Distribution and discussions of:

(a) List of major sub-contractors and suppliers

(b) Project construction schedules

(2) Critical Work sequencing.

(3) Major equipment deliveries and priorities.

(a) Indicate request for color charts for materials requiring color selection.

(4) Project Coordination.

(a) Designation of responsible personnel.

(b) Establish proper lines of communication

(5) Procedures and processing of:

(a) Field decisions.

(b) Proposal requests.

(c) Submittals.

(d) Change Orders.

(e) Applications for Payment.

(6) Procedures for maintaining Record Documents.

(7) Use of premises:

(a) Use of site during construction

(b) Office, work and storage areas.

(c) Owner's requirements.

(8) Temporary utilities.

(9) Security procedures.

(10) Housekeeping procedures.

(11) Quality and work standards

01200.3 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. The Construction Manager shall represent the Owner and conduct a job progress meeting on the Site every two weeks. The Construction Manager will confer with the Owner, Architect and Contractors at the pre-construction meeting to schedule regular time and day of the week to conduct such meetings.

B. The Construction Manager, as a representative of the Owner, shall preside at these meetings and record the minutes of the meeting. Typed minutes shall be sent to the Owner, Architect, and each Contractor, and one (1) copy shall be on file at the Project Site. Each meeting shall, at the discretion of the Construction Manager, include as a minimum the following information.

(1) Date, time and place of meeting.

(2) Name, title and company affiliation of each participant.

(3) Discussion of Contractors' construction progress of each trade since last meeting.

(4) Contractor's schedule of Work proposed before next meeting.

(5) Review of Contractor's schedule relative to current construction progress.

(6) Coordination problems and methods of resolving same.

(7) Information required from the Owner for the timely execution of the work.

(8) Specific directions by the Contractor to his subcontractors relative to the execution of the work.

C. Each Contractor and his Subcontractors currently working on the project shall be represented at these meetings. Decisions rendered and instructions given during these meetings shall be binding on the Contractor and on his Subcontractors.

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01300 SUBMITTALS (All submittals shall be made to the Construction Manager)

01300.1 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES

A. The Construction Manager has included a preliminary construction schedule at the end of this

Division. Within ten (10) days of Notice of Pending Award of Contract the Contractor shall submit the following forms which will be distributed by the Construction Manager with the

Notice of Pending Award:

1. Shop Drawing - Item Delivery Schedule

2. Manpower Requirements

3. A list of critical phasing requirements as it relates to other trades

4. Schedule concerns

B. The Construction Manager will finalize the Construction Schedule based upon Contractor's input without altering the original completion dates shown on the preliminary schedule.

C. The Construction Manager will periodically update the construction schedule. It is each

Contractor's responsibility to maintain the schedule as it relates to their work.

01300.2 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, SAMPLES

A. All submittals shall be clearly identified with project name and location, and Contractor's name. The Construction Manager shall indicate its review by means of his stamp, with his initials and date of review, prior to submitting to the Architect for review.

B. Shop drawing details shall be identified by reference to sheet and detail, schedule of room or door numbers shown on Contract Documents.

C. Product data copies shall be clearly marked to identify pertinent products, models, or part numbers; shall show performance characteristics and capacities, dimensions and clearances required, and during or piping diagrams and controls.

D. Samples shall be of sufficient size and quantity to clearly illustrate functional characteristics of the product with related parts and attachment devices, showing full range of color, texture and pattern.

E. Shop drawing submissions unless otherwise noted, shall be electronically transmitted.

F. Product data submissions, unless otherwise noted or otherwise instructed at the pre-construction meeting, shall be electronically transmitted.

G. Sample submissions, unless otherwise noted or otherwise instructed, shall consist of three (3) physical samples.

H. Each Contractor shall submit a list of dates for the proposed shop drawings delivery schedules for the Construction Manager's review within ten (10) days of Notice of Pending

Award.

I. Allow three (3) weeks for initial review. Allow additional time if further review is required with other disciplines.

J. It is the Contractor's sole responsibility to submit shop drawings, coordination drawings, product data and samples in a timely fashion for review and approval, including resubmittals if necessary. No time extensions will be allowed for failure to submit these items.

01400 QUALITY CONTROL

01400.1 TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

A. The Owner, through the Construction Manager will select, employ, and pay an independent testing laboratory to perform specified and/or required services.

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B. Related requirements specified elsewhere:

(1) Testing and inspections required by laws, ordinances, etc., as required by the General

Conditions.

(2) Tests and standards as may be required by subsequent specification sections.

(3) Testing, adjusting and balancing of equipment.

C. Testing, inspection, and/or sampling which may be required for the Project and may be obtained by the Owner include the following:

(1) Soils Compaction Control.

(2) Bituminous surfacing or asphaltic concrete.

(3) Concrete.

(4) Masonry blocks.

(5) Masonry mortar and/or grout.

(6) Lightweight insulating decks.

(7) Steel, structural welding.

(8) Fireproofing.

(9) Built-up roofing.

(10) Electrical: Buss ducts and ground fault.

(11) Mechanical: HVAC units acceptance tests.

(The above list is not intended as a complete list and does not relieve each Contractor from responsibility for providing his Work in accordance with the Contract Documents, completely.)

D. Contractor's Responsibilities

(1) Each Contractor shall cooperate with laboratory personnel, provide access to Work, and to manufacturer's or supplier's operations.

(2) Each Contractor shall provide to laboratory preliminary representative samples of materials to be tested, in required quantities.

(3) Each Contractor shall furnish casual labor and facilities:

(a) To provide access to work to be tested.

(b) To facilitate inspections and tests.

(c) For laboratory's exclusive use for storage and curing of test samples.

(4) Each Contractor shall notify Construction Manager and laboratory at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of operations to allow for his assignment of personnel and scheduling of tests.

(5) Each Contractor shall employ, and pay for, services of a separate, equally qualified, Independent Testing Laboratory to perform additional inspections, sampling and testing required:

(a) For Contractor's convenience.

(b) When initial tests indicate work does not comply with Contract Documents.

E. Laboratory Qualifications

(1) Laboratory shall meet "Recommended Requirements for Independent Laboratory

Qualifications", latest edition, published by the American Council of Independent

Laboratories.

(2) Meet approval of requirements for project time schedule and particular Project demands, including available personnel.

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F. Laboratory Duties and Limitations of Authority

(1) Cooperate with Construction Manager and Contractor's; provide qualified personnel promptly on 24 hour notice.

(2) Perform specified inspections, sampling and testing of materials and methods to establish degree of compliance with Contract Documents.

(3) Promptly notify Construction Manager and Contractor of irregularities or deficiencies of work, which are observed during performance of services.

G. The laboratory shall promptly submit five (5) copies of tests and/or inspections to the

Construction Manager including:

(1) Date issued.

(2) Project title and number.

(3) Testing laboratory name and address.

(4) Name and signature of Inspector.

(5) Date of inspection or sampling.

(6) Record of temperature and weather.

(7) Date of test.

(8) Identification of product and specification section.

(9) Type of inspection or test.

(10) Observations regarding compliance with Contract Documents.

01500 TEMPORARY UTILITIES

A. Each Contractor, or other Sub-contractor shall furnish and install temporary service to its own temporary office.

B The Electrical Contractor shall provide, install and maintain a 200A, 120/240V-1Ph temporary service, and provide, install and maintain temporary wiring in all areas of new construction.

Existing building service may be used to the extent possible until new construction would require removal of existing electrical service.

(1) Provide at minimum, a main panel on each level of the building to allow for 240v lighting and other distribution as noted below.

(2) For general use of power hand tools and task lighting, provide temporary 4-gang ground fault outlets at each floor level, spaced so that each area of work can be reached with a 100 foot extension cord. Provide separate, 120V, 20 amp circuit for each 4-gang outlet (4 outlets per circuit).

(3) For general temporary lighting in construction areas, provide as per MIOSHA requirements but not less than (1) 200 watt incandescent lamp per 1000 square foot of floor area, uniformly distributed, or provide equivalent illumination of a similar nature. Provide not less than 100 watt incandescent lamps in corridors and similar traffic-ways, spaced not more than 50 feet apart, except provide (1) lamp at each stairway or ladder landing.

(4) Temporary lighting system shall be circuited and controlled so that the lighting level in each portion or floor of the building can be reduced to provide security lighting during non-working hours and on weekends and holidays. The level of lighting for security purposes shall be in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations.

The control of the temporary lighting will be such that the lighting is turned on at the beginning of each workday and the normal working lighting is reduced to the security lighting level at the end of each workday.

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(5)

(6) Any special voltage requirements for construction equipment shall be furnished and paid for by the Contractor requiring same

E. Contractors and their Sub-contractors requiring 120 volt, localized lighting and simple phase power shall furnish their own extension cords and lamps. The Electrical Contractor shall furnish wiring and lamps for general temporary lighting and power distribution only.

F. Contractors and their Sub-contractors shall be allowed to use the service provided for general temporary lighting and fractional horsepower hand tools at no cost to them.

G. Contractors and their Sub-contractors shall compensate the Electrical Contractor for wiring of construction equipment, which requires circuits larger than 20 amp., 120 volt, single phase.

Arrangements shall be made with Electrical Contractor before this type of equipment is used.

H. Contractors and their Sub-contractors requiring lighting or other electrical service outside of the building, other than for temporary offices, shall pay for the installation and removal of service, maintenance charges, and energy consumed.

I. Contractors and their Sub-contractors requiring services for construction equipment and testing in excess of the capacity of the temporary construction service shall make their own arrangements and pay all costs.

J. The Electrical Contractor shall expedite the Work under its contract to install and connect the permanent wiring system and panels to permanent heating and ventilating equipment in time to test and operate as temporary heat when the building has been enclosed. Permanent wiring and connections may be used at permanent equipment. However, the use of the permanent system during construction shall in no way affect any part of the guarantee period. If the permanent wiring system is not available for connection to permanent heating and ventilating equipment, the Electrical Contractor shall provide all wiring to connect this equipment to the temporary electrical system.

K. After completion of the permanent electrical system and building wiring by the Electrical

Contractor, permanent receptacles may be used during finishing work, except this wiring shall not be used for motors larger than 1/2 HP, or for welding equipment. Power for larger motors and welding equipment shall be provided by special circuits to mains of electrical panels at the expense of Contractors requiring them, provided that special permission is obtained from the Architect and the installation is made by the Electrical Contractor.

L. After the permanent lighting fixtures are installed and connected to the permanent distribution system, they shall be lamped and used for construction lighting. All burned out lamps shall be replaced by the Electrical Contractor at the time of substantial completion of the project.

N. Cost of temporary electrical energy shall be provided by the Owner.

01500.1 TEMPORARY HEATING COOLING AND VENTILATING

A. Heating of Buildings during Construction

(Note: Heating and covering protection required during the construction period prior to protection of enclosed building spaces is not considered as temporary heat, but shall be classified as cold weather protection as described elsewhere in the applicable specification divisions).

(1) ENCLOSURE: The building shall be considered as enclosed for temporary heating purposes, when the following are in place:

(a) The exterior walls completely erected, the roof deck complete with roofing.

All doorways, windows, and other wall and roof openings not completed shall be protected.

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(b) If the Boiler Room is remotely located from the areas to be furnished with temporary heat, the Boiler Room shall be enclosed to provide weather protection for all mechanical equipment installed for use as the temporary heating system.

B. Temporary Enclosures, Partitions and Doors

(1) The Construction Manager shall be responsible for erecting and maintaining all temporary structures or closures required to enclose the working areas of the building, and Boiler Room.

(a) Temporary closures required at roof openings for rooftop mechanical units or other rooftop equipment, shall be erected and maintained by the

Contractor installing the equipment.

(b) Provide such temporary protection at doorways, and other openings during the temporary heat phase of the work sufficient to retain the temporary heat provided by the Mechanical Contractor until such time as permanent doors, windows and other enclosures are installed. Advise Mechanical Contractor when enclosure is sufficient to retain temporary heat. Coordinate enclosure and temporary heat so as to insure that sufficient temporary heat is provided considering temporary nature of protection at doorways, windows and other openings.

(2) All windows, curtain walls, storefronts and entrance sidelights and transoms shall be glazed, either with the required glass or opaque panels; or with temporary reinforced sheet plastic securely fastened to wood frames by Contractor responsible for installing permanent systems.

(3) All building entrances, or openings to uncompleted corridors or other uncompleted sections of the building shall have temporary partitions erected, (with tight fitting doors as required, to provide adequate access into and out of the working areas).

Partitions shall be built of substantial 2" x 4" wood framing, braced and anchored into the opening in such a way that finished surfaces will not be marred or damaged.

(4) Unless the temporary partition is at an exterior opening all framing lumber shall be rated to be fire-retardant. Frame shall be covered on the exterior face with fire rated gypsum board, fire-rated plywood, or other non-combustible surfacing, which shall sealed by caulking at perimeters and joints. Batt insulation minimum 2" thick, shall be secured to the wood framing. Include a rated door and closure.

(4) Temporary doors shall be equipped with substantial hinges, shall have a self-closing device, and a substantial locking device.

C. Temperatures Required

(1) The following minimum temperatures shall be maintained, and apply to heating of enclosed spaced during construction:

(a) 35 degrees F. for concrete masonry units and brickwork, with this temperature to be maintained for 48 hours after masonry is erected.

(b) 50 degree F. for plastering work, drywall work, hand tile work, with this temperature to be reached before work is begun, maintained during the application, and maintained until the installation is cured.

(c) 55 degrees F. for three days prior to and during the application of interior woodwork, resilient tile, paint, acoustical ceilings and similar interior finishes;

to be maintained until the project is completed.

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(d) Unless otherwise called for above or in the technical specification divisions, a minimum temperature of 50 degree F. shall be maintained in the enclosed spaces during non-working hours, and a minimum temperature of 55 degrees F. shall be maintained within the enclosed working area during working hours.

(2) Capacities of equipment and fuel consumption shall be based on local design conditions and degree days as published in the current edition of the ASHRAE

Handbook.

(3) The use of the air conditioning system shall not be available to the Contractors during the Construction Period, and shall only be operated for start-up, testing and adjustment.

D. Ventilation

(1) The Mechanical Contractor shall provide ventilation of the enclosed space for workmen in accordance with State and Federal Occupational Safety and Health

Standards or other applicable laws. He shall also provide ventilation of the enclosed space as required to facilitate drying of plaster, poured decks and floors, or other materials requiring ventilation in accordance with manufacturer's directions.

(a) If the permanent ventilation system is used, the Mechanical Contractor shall assume full responsibility for maintenance of the permanent equipment and shall keep the system clean, furnish and change filters as needed and turn the complete new heating-ventilation system over to the Owner in a clean condition when the project is completed.

Permanent equipment shall not be used for temporary ventilation unless maintained and operated as follows:

(1) Return air ducts shall not be used.

(2) All supply air to each unit shall be filtered.

(3) Filters shall be constantly checked and changed as necessary.

(4) Operation of permanent equipment for ventilation shall not negate the normal one year guarantee and warranty called for after acceptance of the system by the Owner.

E. Temporary Heat

(1) All heating required after enclosure of the building or any designated portion shall be classified as TEMPORARY HEAT.

(2) After the building or any designated portion has been entirely enclosed, and temporary heat is required, the Mechanical Contractor shall provide all temporary heat using one or more of the three (3) following methods:

(a) Method (1) - The permanent heating system may be used for temporary heating where available. If the permanent system is used, this Contractor shall install in their permanent location heating coils or convectors, etc., as approved by the Architect. Provide such controls as necessary to maintain the temperature required. Provide necessary insulated piping to the enclosed space when the boiler is remotely located.

Temporary filters shall be used in the permanent system. Provide bases, shields, etc., around heating elements where required to prevent too rapid drying of adjacent concrete, masonry or plaster. Some of the permanent heating system equipment may require relocation by this Contractor as required during construction to prevent interference with continuing

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If the permanent system is not fully operable or does not have sufficient controls to maintain the necessary heat in light of existing conditions, this

Contractor shall furnish, install and maintain temporary units connected to the permanent system. Install and maintain safety controls to protect the permanent system from damage. All temporary units including their connections, which are not part of the permanent heating system shall be removed by this Contractor after they are no longer necessary. Coordinate this work with the other trades involved.

(b) Method (2) - If the permanent system is not fully operable or does not have sufficient controls to maintain the necessary heat in light of existing conditions, this Contractor shall furnish and install a temporary heating system. The temporary heating system shall consist of approved boilers, unit heaters, etc., as required to maintain temperatures specified. Each unit shall be installed complete, with safety controls, venting, power and fuel connections, room thermostat and necessary ductwork and piping approved by the Architect. All portions of the temporary heating system shall be removed by this Contractor after they are no longer necessary. The temporary heating equipment shall be relocated by this Contractor as required during construction to prevent interference with continuing construction. This Contractor shall correlate this work with the other trades involved.

(c) Method (3) - If the permanent system is not fully operable, or does not have sufficient controls to maintain the necessary heat in light of existing conditions, this Contractor shall provide, maintain and supervise the operation of approved temporary portable units, such as oil or gas fired unit heaters, furnaces, direct fired make-up air units, or similar equipment. Note:

No direct gas-fired units (i.e.: Torpedeo Heaters) will be allowed. All such units shall be properly vented to the exterior, piped, and wired, and shall be provided with thermostat for temperature control and with all required safety controls.

(3) All electrical wiring required for temporary or permanent heating shall be furnished and installed by the Electrical Contractor from temporary wiring service.

F. Cost of Temporary Heat

(1) The cost of temporary heat shall be determined as follows.

(a) The cost of furnishing and installing the temporary heating system in accordance with methods 1, 2 and/or 3 above, (including relocation and/or removal) shall be included by the Mechanical Contractor in his base bid.

G. The cost of Fuel for the Temporary Heating System shall be determined as follows:

(1) The Construction Manager shall provide the fuel used in the operation of the temporary heating system.

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01500.2 TEMPORARY TELEPHONE SERVICE

A. T he Construction Manager will provide a telephone for local calls by Contractors. Long distance calls will require a calling card.

B. The following Contractors are to provide their own telephone service: Concrete, Masonry, General Trades, LPDA, Electrical and Mechanical.

01500.3 TEMPORARY WATER

A. As soon as possible after award of its Contract, the Mechanical Contractor shall make arrangements for temporary connections and extension of water service facilities. When connecting into an existing water service, connection shall be made by means of an approved back-flow preventor. As soon as possible, the Mechanical Contractor shall install the permanent main into the building and provide a temporary gate value, extend piping, provide temporary water meter, if required, and provide two 3/4" hose bibs, located where directed by the Construction Manager for use of all Contractors. Permanent risers may be used for temporary services.

B. Each Contractor shall provide his own hose or piping with leak free…