Paving_Specs_Final_REV24Feb2015.doc

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Number

SECTION TITLE

Use Type

Pages

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01100

SUMMARY

Basic

2-4 01200

UNIT PRICES AND SCHEDULE OF VALUES

Optional

5-6 01250

CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

Optional

7-8 01310

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

9-13 01320

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

14-17 01330

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

18-20 01400

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

21-25 01420

REFERENCES

26-27 01500

TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

28-34 01600

PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

01700

EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

36-38 01770

CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

39-41

BID SCHEDULE

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SECTION 01100 - SUMMARY

Much of this Section consists of Project-specific data. Examples given in the model text in the Evaluations illustrate possible Section content; use the model text to develop text for specific Project requirements. See Evaluations.

Prior to editing Division 1 specification sections, review the “Foreword to the Division 1 Sections” and “General Editing Instructions”. These documents are included in the Division 1 Sections folder.

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

Adjust list below to suit Project.

1. Work covered by the Contract Documents.

2. Work under other contracts.

3. Use of premises.

4. Specification formats and conventions.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Identification:

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Taos Field Office (TAFO), is seeking to pave and construct concrete curb and gutter at the Boat Ramp Parking Lot, Day Use Parking Lot and sections of the site road at Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area.

1. Project Location: This site is located in Cundiyo, NM which is part of Santa Fe County. Site is located approximately 90 miles northeast of Albuquerque, NM. Refer to site map.

BLM site location name is Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area B. Project Background

Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area has been in existence since the 1960’s. The dam is maintained by the Santa Cruz Irrigation District, who will raise the dam eight feet in 2016. The BLM is reconstructing the entire recreation area to accommodate the new water level. The reconstruction will include paving the parking lot(s), paving sections of the site road, installing curb and gutter, and installing guard rail.

In paragraph and first subparagraph below, include an abbreviated summary of the Work for Project described above. See Evaluations.

C. The Work consists of the following:

1. Furnish labor and materials for paving the Boat Ramp Parking Lot and sections of the site road at Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area per the design drawings and United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) FP-14, current edition specifications. Asphalt thickness shall be 4 inches.

2. Furnish labor, materials and equipment to prepare sub-grade and base course for areas to be paved and curb and gutter construction per design drawings and FP-14 specifications.

3. Furnish labor, materials and equipment for all earthwork and asphalt testing associated with this contract per FP-14 specifications.

4. Furnish labor, materials and equipment for installation of guard rail and end sections per design drawings and FP-14 specifications.

5. Furnish labor, materials and equipment for construction of concrete curb and gutter on site roads leading to Boat Ramp Parking Lot, Day Use Parking Lot, and Host Site area, and in both parking lots per design drawings and FP-14 specifications.

6. Furnish labor, materials, and equipment for construction of concrete paving of handicap accessible parking areas at Boat Ramp parking Lot and Day Use Parking Lot per design drawings and FP-14 specifications.

D. Additive or Deductive Items:

Furnish labor, materials and equipment to install asphalt and base course at Day Use Parking Lot as per design drawings and FP-14 specifications. Asphalt thickness shall be 4 inches thick.

Insert additional paragraphs for other major items of work. Edit the following paragraph if project is design-build. See Evaluations for model text.

E. Period of Performance: All work under this contract shall be completed within 45 days after receiving Notice to Proceed.

1.3 USE OF PREMISES

Retain one of two paragraphs below. Retain first paragraph if Project is on a vacant site or in an unoccupied building being renovated and there are no Government-occupancy requirements. Retain second if Government will occupy portions of an existing site or building. Revise to suit Project.

Insert fire plan when appropriate. Select applicable phrase and insert specific requirements not covered by FAR clause 52.236‑10.

A. Contractor shall be responsible for the coordination of all delivery operations.

Retain paragraph and subparagraphs below if Project site will be accessible to other parties or if parts of a building being renovated will be occupied during construction; revise to suit Project. See Evaluations for model text.

B. Use of Site: Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Government Occupancy: Government personnel will be continuously occupying areas of the project site. Conduct work in a manner that will minimize disruption of Government operations.

Subparagraph and associated subparagraphs below are examples of a special requirement appropriate to many projects; revise to suit Project or delete.

2. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances clear and available to Government access and emergency vehicles at all times.

Insert other paragraphs, as appropriate, describing additional limitations on use of site by construction personnel. See Evaluations for model text.

Retain paragraph below if the Work involves existing occupied building; otherwise, delete.

Insert additional paragraphs specifying specific limitations on use of existing building. See Evaluations for model text.

1.4 SPECIAL ATTENTION NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR:

Delete this Article or portions of it if unnecessary. See Evaluations.

A. The construction specifications for the work described in this section are found in the United States Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Projects 2014 issue FP-14. These specifications are incorporated by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. An electronic version of these standards can be found at: http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs//. The following divisions from the USDOT FP 14 will be omitted for use on this contract:

Division 100 General Requirements Division 150 Project Requirements Division 550 Bridge Construction

B. Acceptance, Measure and Payment sub-sections of the FP-14 shall not be used for each section. Contract payment specifications are located in Section 01200-Unit Prices and Schedule of Values.

C. Additive or Deductive Items—Department of the Interior (JUL 1996)

So that the Government may obtain the most desirable features of work within the limit of its funds available at time of bid evaluation, award may be made to the bidder having the lowest total of the base bid and a combination of additive and deductive items. All bids shall be evaluated on the basis of the same additive and deductive bid items using the order of priority of the items listed in the schedule.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01100

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SECTION 01200 – UNIT PRICES AND SCHEDULE OF VALUES

Prior to editing Division 1 specification sections, review the “Foreword to the Division 1 Sections” and “General Editing Instructions”. These documents are included in the Division 1 Sections folder.

PART 4 - GENERAL

4.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for unit prices and requirements to prepare schedule of values.

4.2 DEFINITIONS

Definition in this Article assume a project where the Contract Documents indicate or provide estimated quantities and where bidders state on the Bid Schedule unit-price amounts they propose. Revise if bidders are required to estimate quantities as well and include them with the bid. Revise if the Contract is negotiated rather than bid.

A. Unit price is an amount proposed by bidders, stated on the Bid Schedule, as a price per unit of measurement for materials or services added to or deducted from the Contract Sum by appropriate modification, if estimated quantities of Work required by the Contract Documents are increased or decreased.

4.3 PROCEDURES

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

Usually retain paragraph below . It protects Government in case of dispute. Revise to suit Government requirements.

B. Government reserves the right to reject Contractor's measurement of work-in-place that involves use of established unit prices and to have this work measured, at the Contractor’s expense, by an independent surveyor.

Retain paragraph below and revise to suit Project.

C. List of Unit Prices: A list of unit prices is included in Part 3. Specification Sections referenced in the schedule contain requirements for materials described under each unit price.

4.4 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation of the Schedule of Values with preparation of Contractor's Construction Schedule.

1. Correlate line items in the Schedule of Values with other required administrative forms and schedules, including Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Submit the Schedule of Values to Contracting Officer at the pre-construction meeting which will be scheduled by Contracting Officer.

Retain paragraph and subparagraphs below. Revise to suit Project. If desired, include a sample schedule of values at end of Section.

B. Format and Content: Use the bid schedule as a guide to establish line items for the Schedule of Values.

1. Identification: Include the following Project identification on the Schedule of Values:

a. Project name and location.

b. Name of Contracting Officer.

c. Contractor's name and address.

d. Date of submittal.

2. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of Applications for Payment and progress reports. Coordinate with the bid schedule. Provide several line items for principal subcontract amounts, where appropriate.

3. Round amounts to nearest whole dollar; total shall equal the Contract Sum.

4. Provide a separate line item in the Schedule of Values for each part of the Work where Applications for Payment may include materials or equipment purchased or fabricated and stored, but not yet installed.

5. Provide separate line items in the Schedule of Values for initial cost of materials, for each subsequent stage of completion, and for total installed value of that part of the Work.

Retain first subparagraph and associated subparagraph below. Revise to suit Project. Owner's financial advisors usually insist on this requirement. See Evaluations for discussion on overhead distribution.

6. Each item in the Schedule of Values and Applications for Payment shall be complete. Include total cost and proportionate share of general overhead and profit for each item.

a. Temporary facilities and other major cost items that are not direct cost of actual work-in-place may be shown either as separate line items in the Schedule of Values or distributed as general overhead expense, at Contractor's option.

7. Schedule Updating: Update and resubmit the Schedule of Values before the next Applications for Payment when Change Orders or Construction Change Directives result in a change in the Contract Sum.

PRODUCTS (Not Used

PART 5 - EXECUTION

5.1 LUMP SUM PAYMENT ITEMS

A. Payment items for the work of this Contract for which contract lump sum payments will be made are listed in the BIDDING SCHEDULE and described below.

B. All costs for items of work, which are not specifically mentioned to be included in a particular lump sum or unit price payment item, shall be included in the listed lump sum item most closely associated with the work involved.

C. The lump sum price and payment made for each item listed shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, and performing any associated Contractor quality control, environmental protection, meeting safety requirements, tests and reports, and for performing all work required for which separate payment is not otherwise provided.

D. Mobilization and Demobilization: Preparatory work and operations, including movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to the project site; and for other work and operations that must be performed or costs incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site. Does not include moves between project sites.

1. Unit of Measure: Lump sum.

5.2 SUMMARY OF BID ITEMS

A. The intent of the following paragraphs is to explain, in general, what is and what is not included in a bid item, and the limits or cut‑off points where one bid item ends and another begins. If no bid item exists for a portion of the work, include the costs in a related bid item. All bid item quantities are reflected on bid schedule.

B. BID ITEM 1 – Furnish and install 4” thick asphalt: This item includes all testing, hauling costs, and placement of asphalt at the Boat Ramp Parking Lot and the site roads that lead to the Boat Ramp Parking Lot and the Day Use Parking Lot.

C. BID ITEM 2 – Furnish and install base course – 4” thick: This item includes all testing, hauling costs, preparation of sub-base, and installation of base course at the Boat Ramp Parking Lot and the site roads that lead to the Boat Ramp Parking Lot and the Day Use Parking Lot.

D. BID ITEM 3 – Furnish and install base course – 6” thick: This item includes all testing, hauling costs, preparation of sub-base, and installation of base course at the Boat Ramp Parking Lot and the site roads that lead to the Boat Ramp Parking Lot and the Day Use Parking Lot.

E. BID ITEM 4 – Furnish and install guardrail with end sections: This item includes materials and labor for installing guard rail along the site roads that lead to the Boat Ramp Parking Lot and the Day Use Parking Lot along with associated end sections.

F. BID ITEM 5 – Furnish and install concrete curb and gutter on site roads leading to Boat Ramp Parking Lot, Day Use Parking Lot, and Host Site area, and in both parking lots.

G. BID ITEM 6 - Furnish and install concrete paving on handicap accessible parking areas at Boat Ramp Parking Lot and Day Use Parking Lot H. BID ITEM 7 – Mobilization/Demobilization: This item includes the cost for mobilizing and demobilizing equipment, materials and personnel to the job site.

I. BID ITEM 8 –Overhead: This item includes the overhead for the project for Bid Items 1-7.

J. BID ITEM 9 – Profit: This item includes the profit for the project for Bid Items 1-7.

K. BID ITEM 10 – Bond: This item includes the price for attaining bonding for the project for Bid Items 1-7.

L. BID ITEM 11 - NM Gross Receipts Tax: This item is the standard NM Gross Receipt tax for Santa Fe County.

M. Additive or Deductive Items - Furnish and install asphalt and base course for Day Use Parking Lot: This item includes all testing, hauling costs, preparation of sub-base, and installation of base course, and installation of pavement at the Day Use Parking Lot.

END OF SECTION 01200

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SECTION 01250 - CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

Prior to editing Division 1 specification sections, review the “Foreword to the Division 1 Sections” and “General Editing Instructions”. These documents are included in the Division 1 Sections folder.

PART 6 - GENERAL

6.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements for handling and processing Contract modifications.

6.2 MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK

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

6.3 PROPOSAL REQUESTS

A. Government-Initiated Proposal Requests: Contracting Officer will issue a detailed description of proposed changes in the Work that may require adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time. If necessary, the description will include supplemental or revised Drawings and Specifications.

1. Proposal Requests issued by Contracting Officer are for information only. Do not consider them instructions either to stop work in progress or to execute the proposed change.

2. Within 10 days after receipt of Proposal Request, submit a quotation estimating cost adjustments to the Contract Sum and the Contract Time necessary to execute the change.

a. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total amount of purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

b. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

c. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change.

d. Include an updated Contractor's Construction Schedule that indicates the effect of the change, including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.

B. Contractor-Initiated Proposals: If latent or unforeseen conditions require modifications to the Contract, Contractor may propose changes by submitting a request for a change to Contracting Officer.

1. Include a statement outlining reasons for the change and the effect of the change on the Work. Provide a complete description of the proposed change. Indicate the effect of the proposed change on the Contract Sum and the Contract Time.

2. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total amount of purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

3. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

4. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change.

5. Include an updated Contractor's Construction Schedule that indicates the effect of the change, including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.

6. Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Product Requirements" if the proposed change requires substitution of one product or system for product or system specified.

C. Proposal Request Form: Use forms provided by Contracting Officer.

6.4 ALLOWANCES

A. Allowance Adjustment: To adjust allowance amounts, base each Change Order proposal on the difference between purchase amount and the allowance, multiplied by final measurement of work-in-place. If applicable, include reasonable allowances for cutting losses, tolerances, mixing wastes, normal product imperfections, and similar margins.

1. Include installation costs in purchase amount only where indicated as part of the allowance.

2. If requested, prepare explanation and documentation to substantiate distribution of overhead costs and other margins claimed.

Delete both subparagraphs below if no unit-cost allowances.

3. Submit substantiation of a change in scope of work, if any, claimed in Change Orders related to unit-cost allowances.

4. Government reserves the right to establish the quantity of work-in-place by independent quantity survey, measure, or count.

B. Submit claims for increased costs because of a change in scope or nature of the allowance described in the Contract Documents, whether for the Purchase Order amount or Contractor's handling, labor, installation, overhead, and profit. Submit claims within 10 days of receipt of the Change Order or Construction Change Directive authorizing work to proceed. Government will reject claims submitted later than 10 days after such authorization.

Both subparagraphs below severely restrict Contractor's markup for overhead and profit.

1. Do not include Contractor's or subcontractor's indirect expense in the Change Order cost amount unless it is clearly shown that the nature or extent of work has changed from what could have been foreseen from information in the Contract Documents.

2. No change to Contractor's indirect expense is permitted for selection of higher- or lower-priced materials or systems of the same scope and nature as originally indicated.

6.5 CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES

A. On Contracting Officer's approval of a Proposal Request, Contracting Officer will issue a Change Order for signatures of Contracting Officer and Contractor on form provided by Contracting Officer.

PART 7 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 8 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

If Government requires use of special forms, include sample copies here, ensure paragraphs above are edited appropriately if sample forms are not to be included.

END OF SECTION 01250

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SECTION 01310 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

Prior to editing Division 1 specification sections, review the “Foreword to the Division 1 Sections” and “General Editing Instructions”. These documents are included in the Division 1 Sections folder.

PART 9 - GENERAL

9.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project including, but not limited to, the following:

Adjust list below to suit Project.

1. Coordination Drawings.

2. Project meetings.

3. Requests for Interpretation (RFIs).

B. See Division 1 Section "Execution Requirements" for procedures for coordinating general installation and field-engineering services, including establishment of benchmarks and control points.

9.2 DEFINITIONS

A. RFI: Request from Contractor seeking interpretation or clarification of the Contract Documents.

9.3 COORDINATION

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations, included in different Sections that depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

1. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain the best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation.

2. Coordinate installation of different components with other contractors to ensure maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

3. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

4. Where availability of space is limited, coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair of all components, including mechanical and electrical.

B. Prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and list of attendees at meetings.

1. Prepare similar memoranda for Contracting Officer and separate contractors if coordination of their Work is required.

C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities and activities of other contractors to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Preparation of Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Preparation of the Schedule of Values.

3. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls.

4. Delivery and processing of submittals.

5. Progress meetings.

6. Pre-installation conferences.

7. Project closeout activities.

8. Startup and adjustment of systems.

9. Project closeout activities.

9.4 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. General: Schedule and conduct meetings and conferences at Project site, unless otherwise indicated.

1. Attendees: Inform participants and others involved, and individuals whose presence is required, of date and time of each meeting. Notify Contracting Officer Representative of scheduled meeting dates and times.

2. Agenda: Prepare the meeting agenda. Distribute the agenda to all invited attendees.

3. Minutes: Record significant discussions and agreements achieved. Distribute the meeting minutes to everyone concerned, including Contracting Officer Representative, within three days of the meeting.

B. Preconstruction Conference: Schedule a preconstruction conference before starting construction, at a time convenient to Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative, but no later than 10 days after execution of the Agreement. Hold the conference at Project site or another convenient location. Conduct the meeting to review responsibilities and personnel assignments, review required work, project drawings, specifications, construction schedules, payroll, payments, and administrative provisions of the Contract. Be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project and present specified preconstruction submittals.

1. Attendees: Authorized representatives of Government, Architect, and their consultants; Contractor and its superintendent; major subcontractors; suppliers; and other concerned parties shall attend the conference. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work. The mechanical and electrical subcontractors attendance will be required.

2. Agenda: Discuss items of significance that could affect progress, including the following:

a. Tentative construction schedule.

b. Phasing.

c. Critical work sequencing and long-lead items.

d. Designation of key personnel and their duties.

e. Procedures for processing field decisions and Change Orders.

f. Procedures for RFIs.

g. Procedures for testing and inspecting.

h. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment.

i. Distribution of the Contract Documents.

j. Submittal procedures.

k. Preparation of Record Documents.

l. Use of the premises.

m. Work restrictions.

n. Government occupancy requirements.

o. Responsibility for temporary facilities and controls.

p. Construction waste management and recycling.

q. Parking availability.

r. Office, work, and storage areas.

s. Equipment deliveries and priorities.

t. First aid.

u. Security.

v. Progress cleaning.

w. Working hours.

3. Minutes: Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative will record and distribute meeting minutes.

C. Progress Meetings: Conduct progress meetings at weekly intervals. Hold the meetings at the project site. Coordinate dates of meetings with preparation of payment requests. Additional progress meetings may be requested by either the Contracting Officer or Contractor.

1. Attendees: In addition to representatives of Government, each contractor, subcontractor, supplier, and other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented at these meetings. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of previous progress meeting. Review other items of significance that could affect progress. Include topics for discussion as appropriate to status of Project.

a. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Review progress since the last meeting. Determine whether each activity is on time, ahead of schedule, or behind schedule, in relation to Contractor's Construction Schedule. Determine how construction behind schedule will be expedited; secure commitments from parties involved to do so. Discuss whether schedule revisions are required to ensure that current and subsequent activities will be completed within the Contract Time.

1) Review schedule for next period.

b. Review present and future needs of each entity present, including the following:

1) Interface requirements.

2) Sequence of operations.

3) Status of submittals.

4) Deliveries.

5) Access.

6) Site utilization.

7) Temporary facilities and controls.

8) Work hours.

9) Hazards and risks.

10) Progress cleaning.

11) Quality and work standards.

12) Status of correction of deficient items.

13) Field observations.

14) RFIs.

15) Status of proposal requests.

16) Pending changes.

17) Status of Change Orders.

18) Pending claims and disputes.

19) Documentation of information for payment requests.

3. Minutes: Contracting Officer will record and distribute to Contractor the meeting minutes.

4. Reporting: Distribute minutes of the meeting to each party present and to parties who should have been present.

a. Schedule Updating: Revise Contractor's Construction Schedule after each progress meeting where revisions to the schedule have been made or recognized. Issue revised schedule concurrently with the report of each meeting.

9.5 REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION (RFIs)

Revise this Article to suit Project, special Government requirements, and office practice.

A. Procedure: Immediately on discovery of the need for interpretation of the Contract Documents, and if not possible to request interpretation at Project meeting, prepare and submit an RFI in the form specified.

1. RFIs shall originate with Contractor. RFIs submitted by entities other than Contractor will be returned with no response.

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner so as to avoid delays in Contractor's work or work of subcontractors.

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

1. Project name.

2. Date.

3. Name of Contractor.

4. Name of Contracting Officer.

5. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

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

7. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

8. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

9. Contractor's suggested solution(s). If Contractor's solution(s) impact the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

10. Contractor's signature.

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

C. Hard-Copy RFIs: CSI Form 13.2A

1. Identify each page of attachments with the RFI number and sequential page number.

D. Contracting Officer's Action: Contracting Officer will review each RFI, determine action required, and return it. Allow 21 calendar days for Contracting Officer's response for each RFI. RFIs received after 1:00 p.m. will be considered as received the following working day.

1. The following RFIs will be returned without action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for coordination information already indicated in the Contract Documents.

d. Requests for adjustments in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum.

e. Requests for interpretation of Contracting Officer's actions on submittals.

f. Incomplete RFIs or RFIs with numerous errors.

2. Contracting Officer's action may include a request for additional information, in which case Contracting Officer's time for response will start again.

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

F. RFI Log: Prepare, maintain, and submit a tabular log of RFIs organized by the RFI number. Submit log at end of project. Include the following:

1. Project name.

2. Name and address of Contractor.

3. Name and address of Contracting Officer.

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

5. RFI description.

6. Date the RFI was submitted.

7. Date Contracting Officer's response was received.

8. Identification of related bilateral or unilateral modifications, extensions, and changes in scope, as appropriate.

PART 10 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 11 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01310

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SECTION 01320 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

Prior to editing Division 1 specification sections, review the “Foreword to the Division 1 Sections” and “General Editing Instructions”. These documents are included in the Division 1 Sections folder.

PART 12 - GENERAL

12.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for documenting the progress of construction during performance of the Work, including the following:

Adjust list below to suit Project.

1. Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Submittals Schedule.

3. Daily construction reports.

4. Field condition reports.

B. See Division 1 Section "Unit Prices and Schedule of Values" for submitting the Schedule of Values.

12.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Activity: A discrete part of a project that can be identified for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling the construction project. Activities included in a construction schedule consume time and resources.

1. Critical activities are activities on the critical path. They must start and finish on the planned early start and finish times.

2. Predecessor Activity: An activity that precedes another activity in the network.

3. Successor Activity: An activity that follows another activity in the network.

4. Retain definitions in first paragraph and subparagraph below for most projects. Designating ownership of float can save arguments later. See Evaluations.

12.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals Schedule: Submit two copies of schedule. Arrange the following information in a tabular format:

Revise list below to suit Project. Add information, such as scheduled dates for purchasing and installation and the activity or event number, if a CPM construction schedule is used.

1. Scheduled date for first submittal.

2. Specification Section number and title.

3. Submittal category (action or informational).

4. Name of subcontractor.

5. Description of the Work covered.

6. Scheduled date for Contracting Officer's final release or approval.

B. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Submit two opaque copies of initial schedule, large enough to show entire schedule for entire construction period.

C. Daily Construction Reports: Submit two copies at end of each week.

D. Field Condition Reports: Submit two copies at time of discovery of differing conditions.

12.4 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate preparation and processing of schedules and reports with performance of construction activities and with scheduling and reporting of separate contractors.

B. Coordinate Contractor's Construction Schedule with the Schedule of Values, list of subcontracts, Submittals Schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.

1. Secure time commitments for performing critical elements of the Work from parties involved.

2. Coordinate each construction activity in the network with other activities and schedule them in proper sequence.

PART 13 - PRODUCTS

13.1 SUBMITTALS SCHEDULE

A. Preparation: Submit a schedule of submittals, arranged in chronological order by dates required by construction schedule. Include time required for review, resubmittal, ordering, manufacturing, fabrication, and delivery when establishing dates.

1. Coordinate Submittals Schedule with list of subcontracts, the Schedule of Values, and Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Submit concurrently with the first complete submittal of Contractor's Construction Schedule.

13.2 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE, GENERAL

A. Time Frame: Extend schedule from date established for the Notice to Proceed to date of Final Completion.

1. Contract completion date shall not be changed by submission of a schedule that shows an early completion date, unless specifically authorized by Change Order.

B. Activities: Treat each story or separate area as a separate numbered activity for each principal element of the Work. Comply with the following:

Revise first subparagraph below to suit Project. Long activity durations provide less detail and, therefore, less information with which to manage a project. As an alternative to specifying activity duration, indicate minimum and maximum number of activities, which will result in a similar effect.

1. Procurement Activities: Include procurement process activities for the following long lead items and major items, requiring a cycle of more than 30 days, as separate activities in schedule. Procurement cycle activities include, but are not limited to, submittals, approvals, purchasing, fabrication, and delivery.

a. Asphalt for paving

2. Submittal Review Time: Include review and resubmittal times indicated in Division 1 Section "Submittal Procedures" in schedule. Coordinate submittal review times in Contractor's Construction Schedule with Submittals Schedule.

3. Substantial Completion: Indicate completion in advance of date established for Substantial Completion, and allow time for Contracting Officer's administrative procedures necessary for certification of Substantial Completion.

C. Constraints: Include constraints and work restrictions indicated in the Contract Documents and as follows in schedule, and show how the sequence of the Work is affected.

Delete subparagraphs below not applicable.

1. Work Restrictions: Show the effect of the following items on the schedule:

Revise list below to suit Project.

a. Coordination with existing construction.

b. Limitations of continued occupancies.

c. Uninterruptible services.

d. Partial occupancy before Substantial Completion.

e. Use of premises restrictions.

f. Provisions for future construction.

g. Seasonal variations.

h. Environmental control.

2. Work Stages: Indicate important stages of construction for each major portion of the Work.

D. Milestones: Include milestones indicated in the Contract Documents in schedule, including, but not limited to, the Notice to Proceed, Substantial Completion, and Final Completion and the following interim milestones:

1. Procurement of the following materials: Asphalt, base course, concrete, and guard rail.

2. Earthwork completion

3. Curb and Gutter

4. Concrete Parking Lots

5. Paving

6. Guardrail installation

13.3 REPORTS

A. Daily Construction Reports: Prepare a daily construction report recording the following information concerning events at Project site:

Revise list below to suit Project.

1. List of subcontractors at Project site.

2. Equipment at Project site.

3. Material deliveries.

4. High and low temperatures and general weather conditions.

5. Accidents.

6. Stoppages, delays, shortages, and losses.

7. Meter readings and similar recordings.

8. Orders and requests of authorities having jurisdiction.

9. Services connected and disconnected.

10. Equipment or system tests and startups.

B. Field Condition Reports: Immediately on discovery of a difference between field conditions and the Contract Documents, prepare and submit a detailed report. Submit with a request for interpretation. Include a detailed description of the differing conditions, together with recommendations for changing the Contract Documents.

PART 14 - EXECUTION

14.1 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Contractor's Construction Schedule Updating: At weekly intervals, update schedule to reflect actual construction progress and activities. Issue schedule one week before each regularly scheduled progress meeting.

1. Revise schedule immediately after each meeting or other activity where revisions have been recognized or made. Issue updated schedule concurrently with the report of each such meeting.

2. Include a report with updated schedule that indicates every change, including, but not limited to, changes in logic, durations, actual starts and finishes, and activity durations.

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

B. Distribution: Distribute copies of approved schedule to Contracting Officer, separate contractors, testing and inspecting agencies, and other parties identified by Contractor with a need-to-know schedule responsibility.

1. Post copies in Project meeting rooms and temporary field offices.

2. When revisions are made, distribute updated schedules to the same parties and post in the same locations. Delete parties from distribution when they have completed their assigned portion of the Work and are no longer involved in performance of construction activities.

END OF SECTION 01320

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SECTION 01330 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

Prior to editing Division 1 specification sections, review the “Foreword to the Division 1 Sections” and “General Editing Instructions”. These documents are included in the Division 1 Sections folder.

PART 15 - GENERAL

15.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, Design Computations, and other submittals.

B. See Division 1 Section "Closeout Procedures" for submitting warranties.

15.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Contracting Officer's responsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Contracting Officer's responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

15.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

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

Retain subparagraph and associated subparagraph below if one submittal has an impact on another submittal. Submittals that require concurrent review should be so indicated in those Sections.

2. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

a. Contracting Officer reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

B. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Contracting Officer's receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including resubmittals.

1. Initial Review: Allow 10 calendar days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required. Contracting Officer will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

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

3. Resubmittal Review: Allow 10 calendar days for review of each resubmittal.

C. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise specifically identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

Coordinate first paragraph below with office policy. Marking numerous copies of submittals can be time consuming.

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

E. Transmittal: Package each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling. Transmit each submittal using a transmittal form. Contracting Officer will return submittals, without review received from sources other than Contractor.

1. Transmittal Form: Use form as directed by Contracting Officer.

F. Resubmittals: Make resubmittals in same form and number of copies as initial submittal.

1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

2. Note date and content of revision in label or title block and clearly indicate extent of revision.

3. Resubmit submittals until they have been approved by Contracting Officer.

G. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, authorities having jurisdiction, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities. Show distribution on transmittal forms.

Examples of items that may be included in subparagraph below include limitation to files that already exist, limitations on incorporating modifications, limitations on availability of Architect's consultant files, limitation of CAD system formats, limitation on CAD entity attributes and layering, restrictions on Contractor's use, cost of providing files, mode of transmittal, and delivery time.

PART 16 - PRODUCTS

16.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Schedule of Values: Comply with requirements specified in Division 1 Section "Unit Prices and Schedule of Values."

If needed, combine subcontract list in paragraph below with product list above.

B. Subcontract List: Prepare a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work, including those who are to furnish products or equipment fabricated to a special design.

1. Number of Copies: Submit two copies of subcontractor list, unless otherwise indicated.

Retain paragraph below if LEED certification, which requires that MSDSs be submitted for credits related to adhesives, sealants, and paints. See Division 1 Section "LEED Requirements."

16.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit two copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. Contracting Officer will not return copies.

2. Certificates and Certifications: Provide notarized statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification, signed by officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity. State that the named product conforms to the Contract requirements. Submit certificate with a certified copy of test results, or certify that such test results are on file with the manufacturer and will be furnished to Contracting Officer upon request. Provide name and address of manufacturer, testing agency, and date of tests. The certificate shall set forth the means of identification which will permit field determination of the product delivered as being the product covered by the certification.

3. Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements specified in Division 1 Section "Quality Requirements."

B. Conformance Certificates: Prepare written certification that material complies with Contract Documents. Include evidence prior to sampling and testing.

C. Installer Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that Installer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents and, where required, is authorized by manufacturer for this specific Project.

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

E. Material Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that material complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

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

G. Product Test Reports: Prepare written reports indicating current product produced by manufacturer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents. Base reports on evaluation of tests performed by manufacturer and witnessed by a qualified testing agency, or on comprehensive tests performed by a qualified testing agency.

Coordinate individual Specification Sections with first paragraph below by including specific model code organization in that Section. If all are same, insert name below.

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

I. Design Data: Prepare written and graphic information, including, but not limited to, performance and design criteria, list of applicable codes and regulations, and calculations. Include list of assumptions and other performance and design criteria and a summary of loads. Include load diagrams if applicable. Provide name and version of software, if any, used for calculations. Include page numbers.

J. Insurance Certificates and Bonds: Prepare written information indicating current status of insurance or bonding coverage. Include name of entity covered by insurance or bond, limits of coverage, amounts of deductibles, if any, and term of the coverage.

16.3 DELEGATED DESIGN

This Article directly relates to requirement for Contractor to provide professional services where indicated by the Contract Documents. Delete this Article if authorities having jurisdiction do not allow Contractor to perform these services. See Evaluations.

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

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

B. Where the professional design services require a Professional Engineer, the Professional Engineer shall be registered in the State of New Mexico.

PART 17 - EXECUTION

END OF SECTION 01330

SECTION 01400 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

Prior to editing Division 1 specification sections, review the “Foreword to the Division 1 Sections” and “General Editing Instructions”. These documents are included in the Division 1 Sections folder.

PART 18 - GENERAL

18.1 SUMMARY

A. This…