NIFC 110_215_410A Fire Alarm Replace - 110 Specs.pdf

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PROJECT TITLE PAGE

PROJECT MANUAL

FOR

NIFC 110-TRN FIRE ALARM AND SWITCHGEAR

REPLACEMENT

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

3815 SOUTH DEVELOPMENT AVENUE

BOISE , IDAHO 83705

DATE: (1.21.2021)

PREPARED BY:

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James Colburn

Architect Reg. No. AR-985947

Divisions 01, 03-12

Tyler B. Victorino

Electrical Engineer Reg. No. 14056

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

000101 PROJECT TITLE PAGE 1

000110 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 SUMMARY 3

012000 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES 4

012500 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES 3

013000 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 10

013216 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE 3

014000 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 6

014219 REFERENCE STANDARDS 3

015000 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS 6

015100 TEMPORARY UTILITIES 2

016000 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS 6

017000 EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS 11

017419 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL 7

017800 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS 6

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

024100 DEMOLITION 5

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

078400 FIRESTOPPING 4

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

260300 DEMOLITION/REMODEL 2

260500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL 4

260519 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND

CABLES

260526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 5

260529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 4

260533.13 CONDUIT FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 12

260533.16 BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 5

260553 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 8

260573 OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE COORDINATION AND

ARC FLASH STUDY

260583 WIRING CONNECTIONS 2

262416 PANELBOARDS 7

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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280500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY

280513 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY

280528 PATHWAYS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 4

283111 DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE 12

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SECTION 011000

SUMMARY

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT

A. Project Name: NIFC 110 - TRN Fire Alarm and Switchgear Replacement

B. Government's Name: Bureau of Land Management.

C. The Project consists of the construction of Fire Alarm and Switchgear replacement at building 110-Training at National Interagency Fire Center, 3815 S. Development Ave., Boise, ID 83705

1.2 CONTRACT DESCRIPTION

A. Contract Type: A single prime contract based on a Stipulated Price .

1.3 DESCRIPTION OF ALTERATIONS WORK

A. Scope of demolition and removal work is indicated on drawings and specified in Section

024100.

B. Scope of alterations work is indicated on drawings. Works includes complete replacement of existing fire alarm system and switchboard, panel boards, and associated service equipment currently in service at 110-Training on the NIFC campus.

1.4 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY

A. Government intends to continue to occupy adjacent portions of the existing building during the entire construction period.

B. Government intends to occupy the Project upon Substantial Completion.

C. Cooperate with Government to minimize conflict and to facilitate Government's operations.

D. Schedule the Work to accommodate Government occupancy.

1.5 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. Construction Operations: Limited to areas noted on Drawings.

1. Locate and conduct construction activities in ways that will limit disturbance to site.

B. Arrange use of site and premises to allow:

1. Government occupancy.

2. Use of site and premises by the BLM staff and visitors.

C. Provide access to and from site as required by law and by Government:

1. Emergency Building Exits During Construction: Keep all exits required by code open during construction period; provide temporary exit signs if exit routes are temporarily altered.

2. Do not obstruct roadways, sidewalks, or other public ways without Government Authorization.

D. Existing building spaces may not be used for storage.

E. Use of Existing Building: Maintain existing building in a weathertight condition throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Protect building and its

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F. Time Restrictions:

1. Limit working hours to 7:00 am to 4:30 pm .

G. Utility Outages and Shutdown:

1. Service interruptions of mechanical and electrical systems will be allowed for short periods per schedule approved by Contracting Officer.

2. Prevent accidental disruption of utility services to other facilities.

1.6 SECURITY

A. NIFC is a secure facility, and all Contractor personnel shall provide an official US Government or State Government issued photo identification at the security gate upon entry.

B. All contracting personnel shall wear NIFC furnished visitor badges in a visible location at all times while on the facility, and return the badge at the end of each day or at the completion of the project.

C. Contractor shall provide a list of names, to the Contracting Officer, of all personnel that will be working on the facility.

D. Contractor personnel shall not enter the facility more than 30 minutes prior to the start of scheduled work day and must leave the facility within 30 minutes of the scheduled completion time.

1.7 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS

A. Full Government Occupancy: Government will occupy site and existing building during entire construction period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Government day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits, unless otherwise indicated.

1. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Government and authorities having jurisdiction.

1.8 WORK SEQUENCE

A. Coordinate construction schedule and operations with Government.

1.9 SPECIFICATION AND DRAWING CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Format: The Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections using the

33-Division format and CSI/CSC's "MasterFormat" numbering system.

1. Division 01: Sections in Division 01 govern the execution of the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

B. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations.

These conventions are as follows:

1. Abbreviated Language: Language used in the Specifications and other Contract Documents is abbreviated. Words and meanings shall be interpreted as appropriate.

Words implied, but not stated, shall be inferred as the sense requires. Singular words shall be interpreted as plural, and plural words shall be interpreted as singular where applicable as the context of the Contract Documents indicates.

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2. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications.

Requirements expressed in the imperative mood are to be performed by Contractor.

Occasionally, the indicative or subjunctive mood may be used in the Section Text for clarity to describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by Contractor or by others when so noted.

a. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

C. Terminology: In Divisions 02 through 31 Specification Sections, all references to

"Government" have been replaced with the term "Government" or "Contracting Officer" (when referring to the person acting for the Government). All references to "Architect" have been replaced with the term "Contracting Officer."

PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION - NOT USED

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SECTION 012000

PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Schedule of Values.

B. Lump sum payment items.

C. Documentation of changes in Contract Sum and Contract Time.

D. Change procedures.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 017800 - Closeout Submittals: Project record documents.

1.3 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation of the Schedule of Values with preparation of

Contractor's Construction Schedule.

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

C. Forms filled out by hand will not be accepted.

D. Submit Schedule of Values in duplicate within 10 days after date after the Notice to Proceed .

E. Format: Utilize the Table of Contents of this Project Manual. Identify each line item with number and title of the specification section. Identify site mobilization.

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 Project Manual table of contents. Provide several line items for principal subcontract amounts, where appropriate. Include separate line items under required principal subcontracts for operation and maintenance manuals, punch list activities, Project Record Documents, and demonstration and training in the amount of 5 percent of the Contract Sum.

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.

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.

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7. Schedule Updating: Update and resubmit the Schedule of Values before the next Applications for Payment when Modifications result in a change in the Contract Sum.

1.4 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. Payment: Payment will be made for costs associated with mobilization and demobilization, as defined in Special Clause PAYMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION. No direct payment for moves between project sites will be made.

Include consideration for moves between project sites. Prices and payment will be full compensation for the work described in this Section. Progress payments will be made as follows:

a. When 5 percent of the original Contract amount is earned from other bid items, 50 percent of the amount bid for mobilization or 5 percent of the original Contract amount, whichever is lesser, will be paid.

b. When 10 percent of the original Contract amount is earned from other bid items, 100 percent of the amount bid for mobilization or 10 percent of the original Contract amount, whichever is lesser, will be paid.

c. Upon completion of work for the project, payment of the amount bid for mobilization in excess of 10 percent of the original Contract amount, will be paid.

d. The total sum of all payments shall not exceed the original Contract amount bid for mobilization, regardless whether Contractor may have shut down the work on the project or moved equipment away from the project and then back again.

2. Unit of Measure: Lump sum.

E. Demolition:

1. Payment: Payment will be made for costs associated with operations necessary for demolition.

2. Unit of Measure: Lump sum.

F. Construction:

1. Payment: Payment will be made for costs associated with operations necessary for the construction.

2. Unit of Measure: Lump sum.

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1.5 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.

B. BID ITEM 1 - MOBILIZATION AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT: This item includes all preparatory work and operations, including those necessary to the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to the project site; bonds, work layout; other work and operations which must be performed or costs incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site. Construction management includes ongoing tasks such as environmental controls and field office operations. It will be paid for as a lump sum.

C. BID ITEM 2 - DEMOLITION: This item includes all work required for demolition as shown and specified for the new work. It will be paid for as a lump sum.

D. BID ITEM 3 - CONSTRUCTION: This item includes all work related to the construction not included in item 1. It will be paid for as a lump sum.

1.6 MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

A. For minor changes not involving an adjustment to the Contract Sum or Contract Time, Contracting Officer will issue instructions directly to Contractor on ASI form.

B. For other required changes, Contracting Officer will issue a document signed by Government instructing Contractor to proceed with the change, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order.

1. The document will describe the required changes and will designate method of determining any change in Contract Sum or Contract Time.

2. Promptly execute the change.

C. For changes for which advance pricing is desired, Contracting Officer will issue a PR document that includes a detailed description of a proposed change with supplementary or revised drawings and specifications, a change in Contract Time for executing the change . Contractor shall prepare and submit a fixed price quotation within 10 days.

D. Computation of Change in Contract Amount: As specified in the Agreement and Conditions of the Contract.

1. For change requested by Contracting Officer for work falling under a fixed price contract, the amount will be based on Contractor's price quotation.

2. For pre-determined unit prices and quantities, the amount will based on the fixed unit prices.

E. Substantiation of Costs: Provide full information required for evaluation.

1. On request, provide the following data:

a. Quantities of products, labor, and equipment.

b. Taxes, insurance, and bonds.

c. Overhead and profit.

d. Justification for any change in Contract Time.

e. Credit for deletions from Contract, similarly documented.

2. Support each claim for additional costs with additional information:

a. Origin and date of claim.

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b. Dates and times work was performed, and by whom.

c. Time records and wage rates paid.

d. Invoices and receipts for products, equipment, and subcontracts, similarly documented.

3. For Time and Material work, submit itemized account and supporting data after completion of change, within time limits indicated in the Conditions of the Contract.

F. Execution of Change Orders: Contracting Officer will issue Change Orders for signatures of parties as provided in the Conditions of the Contract.

G. After execution of Change Order, promptly revise Schedule of Values and Application for Payment forms to record each authorized Change Order as a separate line item and adjust the Contract Sum.

PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED

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SECTION 012500

SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Procedural requirements for proposed substitutions.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Substitutions: Changes from Contract Documents requirements proposed by Contractor to materials, products, assemblies, and equipment.

1. Substitutions for Cause: Proposed due to changed Project circumstances beyond Contractor's control.

a. Unavailability.

b. Regulatory changes.

2. Substitutions for Convenience: Proposed due to possibility of offering substantial advantage to the Project.

a. Substitution requests offering advantages solely to the Contractor will not be considered.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. A Substitution Request for products, assemblies, materials, and equipment constitutes a representation that the submitter:

1. Has investigated proposed product and determined that it meets or exceeds the quality level of the specified product, equipment, assembly, or system.

2. Agrees to provide the same warranty for the substitution as for the specified product.

3. Agrees to provide same or equivalent maintenance service and source of replacement parts, as applicable.

4. Agrees to coordinate installation and make changes to other work that may be required for the work to be complete, with no additional cost to Government .

5. Waives claims for additional costs or time extension that may subsequently become apparent.

6. Agrees to reimburse Government and Contracting Officer for review or redesign services associated with re-approval by authorities.

B. A Substitution Request for specified installer constitutes a representation that the submitter:

1. Has acted in good faith to obtain services of specified installer, but was unable to come to commercial, or other terms.

C. Document each request with complete data substantiating compliance of proposed substitution with Contract Documents. Burden of proof is on proposer.

1. Note explicitly any non-compliant characteristics.

D. Content: Include information necessary for tracking the status of each Substitution Request, and information necessary to provide an actionable response.

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1. No specific form is required. Contractor's Substitution Request documentation must include the following:

a. Project Information:

1) Official project name and number, and any additional required identifiers established in Contract Documents.

b. Substitution Request Information:

1) Discrete and consecutive Substitution Request number, and descriptive subject/title.

2) Indication of whether the substitution is for cause or convenience.

3) Issue date.

4) Reference to particular Contract Document(s) specification section number, title, and article/paragraph(s).

5) Description of Substitution.

6) Reason why the specified item cannot be provided.

7) Differences between proposed substitution and specified item.

8) Description of how proposed substitution affects other parts of work.

9) Product Data, including technical data, drawings, performance information, and descriptions of products and fabrication and installation procedures. Show complete layout of system, except that which is identical to Contract Documents, unless unchanged portion must be shown to indicate clearances.

Include drawings, same (or larger) scale as Contract Drawings, marked to show differences. Include detail drawings of supports for equipment and load calculations, stamped and signed by a registered professional engineer.

10) List of similar installations for completed projects with project names and addresses and names and addresses of architects and owners.

11) Research/evaluation reports evidencing compliance with building code in effect for Project, from a model code organization acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

12) Contractor's certification that proposed substitution complies with requirements in the Contract Documents and is appropriate for applications indicated.

13) Contractor's waiver of rights to additional payment or time that may subsequently become necessary because of failure of proposed substitution to produce indicated results.

c. Attached Comparative Data: Provide point-by-point, side-by-side comparison addressing essential attributes specified, as appropriate and relevant for the item:

1) Physical characteristics.

2) In-service performance.

3) Expected durability.

4) Visual effect.

5) Sustainable design features.

6) Warranties.

7) Other salient features and requirements.

8) Include, as appropriate or requested, the following types of documentation:

(a) Product Data:

(b) Samples.

(c) Certificates, test, reports or similar qualification data.

(d) Drawings, when required to show impact on adjacent construction elements.

d. Impact of Substitution:

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1) Savings to Government for accepting substitution.

2) Change to Contract Time due to accepting substitution.

E. Limit each request to a single proposed substitution item.

1. Submit three electronic copies.

3.2 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES DURING PROCUREMENT

A. Government will consider requests for substitutions only if submitted at least 10 days prior to the date for receipt of bids.

3.3 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES DURING CONSTRUCTION

A. Contracting Officer will consider requests for substitutions only within 15 days after date of

Agreement.

B. Substitutions will not be considered under one or more of the following circumstances:

1. When they are indicated or implied on shop drawing or product data submittals, without having received prior approval.

2. Without a separate written request.

3. When acceptance will require revisions to Contract Documents.

3.4 RESOLUTION

A. Contracting Officer may request additional information and documentation prior to rendering a decision. Provide this data in an expeditious manner.

B. Contracting Officer will notify Contractor in writing of decision to accept or reject request.

3.5 ACCEPTANCE

A. Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution within 15 days of receipt of request, or 7 days of receipt of additional information or documentation, whichever is later.

1. Form of Acceptance: Modification.

2. Use product specified if Contracting Officer cannot make a decision on use of a proposed substitution within time allocated.

B. Accepted substitutions change the work of the Project. They will be documented and incorporated into work of the project by Change Order, Construction Change Directive, Architectural Supplementary Instructions, or similar instruments provided for in the Conditions of the Contract.

3.6 CLOSEOUT ACTIVITIES

A. See Section 017800 - Closeout Submittals, for closeout submittals.

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SECTION 013000

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. General administrative requirements.

B. Preconstruction meeting.

C. Progress meetings.

D. Progress photographs.

E. Coordination drawings.

F. Submittals for review, information, and project closeout.

G. Number of copies of submittals.

H. Requests for Interpretation (RFI) procedures.

I. Submittal procedures.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 016000 - Product Requirements: General product requirements.

B. Section 017000 - Execution and Closeout Requirements: Additional coordination requirements.

C. Section 017800 - Closeout Submittals: Project record documents; operation and maintenance data; warranties and bonds.

1.3 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Comply with requirements of Section 017000 - Execution and Closeout Requirements for coordination of execution of administrative tasks with timing of construction activities.

B. Make the following types of submittals to Contracting Officer:

1. Requests for Interpretation (RFI).

2. Requests for substitution.

3. Shop drawings, product data, and samples.

4. Test and inspection reports.

5. Applications for payment and change order requests.

6. Progress schedules.

7. Coordination drawings.

8. Correction Punch List and Final Correction Punch List for Substantial Completion.

9. Closeout submittals.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. Schedule a preconstruction conference before starting construction, at a time convenient to

Contracting Officer, but no later than 15 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.

B. Attendance Required:

1. Authorized representatives of Government 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.

C. Agenda:

1. Tentative construction schedule.

2. Phasing.

3. Critical work sequencing and long-lead items.

4. Designation of key personnel and their duties.

5. Procedures for processing field decisions and Modifications.

6. Procedures for RFIs.

7. Procedures for testing and inspecting.

8. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment.

9. Distribution of the Contract Documents.

10. Submittal procedures.

11. Preparation of Record Documents.

12. Use of the premises and existing building.

13. Work restrictions.

14. Government occupancy requirements.

15. Responsibility for temporary facilities and controls.

16. Construction waste management and recycling.

17. Parking availability.

18. Office, work, and storage areas.

19. Equipment deliveries and priorities.

20. First aid.

21. Security.

22. Progress cleaning.

23. Working hours.

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D. Record minutes and distribute copies within two days after meeting to participants, with two copies to Contracting Officer, Government, participants, and those affected by decisions made.

3.2 PREINSTALLATION CONFERENCES

A. Conduct a preinstallation conference at Project site before each construction activity that requires coordination with other construction.

1. Attendees: Installer and representatives of manufacturers and fabricators involved in or affected by the installation and its coordination or integration with other materials and installations that have preceded or will follow, shall attend the meeting. Advise Contracting Officer of scheduled meeting dates.

2. Agenda: Review progress of other construction activities and preparations for the particular activity under consideration, including requirements for the following:

a. The Contract Documents.

b. Related RFIs.

c. Related Modifications.

d. Purchases.

e. Deliveries.

f. Submittals.

g. Possible conflicts.

h. Compatibility problems.

i. Time schedules.

j. Weather limitations.

k. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

l. Warranty requirements.

m. Compatibility of materials.

n. Acceptability of substrates.

o. Temporary facilities and controls.

p. Space and access limitations.

q. Regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

r. Testing and inspecting requirements.

s. Installation procedures.

t. Coordination with other work.

u. Required performance results.

v. Protection of adjacent work.

w. Protection of construction and personnel.

3. Record significant conference discussions, agreements, and disagreements, including required corrective measures and actions.

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

5. Do not proceed with installation if the conference cannot be successfully concluded.

Initiate whatever actions are necessary to resolve impediments to performance of the Work and reconvene the conference at earliest feasible date.

3.3 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Conduct progress meetings at regular 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.

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B. 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.

C. Agenda:

1. Review minutes of previous meetings.

2. Review of work progress.

3. Field observations, problems, and decisions.

4. Identification of problems that impede, or will impede, planned progress.

5. Review of submittals schedule and status of submittals.

6. Maintenance of progress schedule.

7. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules.

8. Planned progress during succeeding work period.

9. Maintenance of quality and work standards.

10. Effect of proposed changes on progress schedule and coordination.

11. Other business relating to work.

D. Record minutes and distribute copies within two days after meeting to participants, with two copies to Contracting Officer, participants, and those affected by decisions made.

3.4 PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHS

A. Maintain one set of all photographs at project site for reference; same copies as submitted, identified as such.

B. Photography Type: Digital; electronic files.

C. Digital Photographs: 24 bit color, minimum resolution of 1024 by 768, in JPG format; provide files unaltered by photo editing software.

1. Delivery Medium: Via email.

2. File Naming: Include project identification, date and time of view, and view identification.

3. PDF File: Assemble all photos into printable pages in PDF format, with 2 to 3 photos per page, each photo labeled with file name; one PDF file per submittal.

3.5 REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION (RFI)

A. Definition: A request seeking one of the following:

1. An interpretation, amplification, or clarification of some requirement of Contract Documents arising from inability to determine from them the exact material, process, or system to be installed; or when the elements of construction are required to occupy the same space (interference); or when an item of work is described differently at more than one place in Contract Documents.

2. A resolution to an issue which has arisen due to field conditions and affects design intent.

B. Preparation: Prepare an RFI immediately upon discovery of a need for interpretation of

Contract Documents. Failure to submit a RFI in a timely manner is not a legitimate cause for claiming additional costs or delays in execution of the work.

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1. Prepare a separate RFI for each specific item.

a. Review, coordinate, and comment on requests originating with subcontractors and/or materials suppliers.

2. Prepare in a format and with content acceptable to Government.

3. Combine RFI and its attachments into a single electronic file. PDF format is preferred.

C. Content: Include identifiers necessary for tracking the status of each RFI, and information necessary to provide an actionable response.

1. Official Project name and number, and any additional required identifiers established in Contract Documents.

2. Contracting Officer 's, and Contractor's names.

3. Discrete and consecutive RFI number, and descriptive subject/title.

4. Issue date, and requested reply date.

5. Reference to particular Contract Document(s) requiring additional information/interpretation. Identify pertinent drawing and detail number and/or specification section number, title, and paragraph(s).

6. Annotations: Field dimensions and/or description of conditions which have engendered the request.

7. Contractor's suggested resolution: A written and/or a graphic solution, to scale, is required in cases where clarification of coordination issues is involved, for example;

routing, clearances, and/or specific locations of work shown diagrammatically in Contract Documents. If applicable, state the likely impact of the suggested resolution on Contract Time or the Contract Sum.

D. Attachments: Include sketches, coordination drawings, descriptions, photos, submittals, and other information necessary to substantiate the reason for the request.

E. RFI Log: Prepare and maintain a tabular log of RFIs for the duration of the project.

1. Include the following:

a. Project name.

b. Name and address of Contractor.

c. Name and address of Contracting Officer.

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

e. RFI description.

f. Date the RFI was submitted.

g. Date Contracting Officer's response was received.

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

2. 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. Review Time: Contracting Officer will respond and return RFIs to Contractor within seven working days of receipt. For the purpose of establishing the start of the mandated response period, RFIs received after 1:00 p.m. will be considered as having been received on the following regular working day.

G. Responses: Content of answered RFIs will not constitute in any manner a directive or authorization to perform extra work or delay the project. If in Contractor's belief it is likely to

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3.6 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE

A. Submit to Contracting Officer for review a schedule for submittals in tabular format.

1. Format schedule to allow tracking of status of submittals throughout duration of construction.

3.7 SUBMITTAL COORDINATION DRAWINGS

A. Prepare Coordination Drawings if limited space availability necessitates maximum utilization of space for efficient installation of different components or if coordination is required for installation of products and materials fabricated by separate entities.

1. Content: Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Coordination Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Indicate functional and spatial relationships of components of architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical systems.

b. Indicate dimensions shown on the Contract Drawings and make specific note of dimensions that appear to be in conflict with submitted equipment and minimum clearance requirements. Provide alternate sketches to Contracting Officer for resolution of such conflicts. Minor dimension changes and difficult installations will not be considered changes to the Contract.

3.8 SUBMITTALS FOR REVIEW

A. When the following are specified in individual sections, submit them for review:

1. Product data.

2. Shop drawings.

3. Samples for selection.

4. Samples for verification.

B. Submit to Contracting Officer for review for the limited purpose of checking for compliance with information given and the design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

C. Samples will be reviewed for aesthetic, color, or finish selection.

D. After review, provide copies and distribute in accordance with SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES article below and for record documents purposes described in Section 017800 - Closeout Submittals.

3.9 SUBMITTALS FOR INFORMATION

A. When the following are specified in individual sections, submit them for information:

1. Design data.

2. Certificates.

3. Test reports.

4. Inspection reports.

5. Manufacturer's instructions.

6. Manufacturer's field reports.

7. Other types indicated.

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B. Submit for Contracting Officer's knowledge as contract administrator or for Government.'

3.10 SUBMITTALS FOR FIRE ALARM

A. Contractor to provide sound testing and documentation to ensure new fire alarm horns sound level is not more than 10% greater than what is required by fire alarm code.

B. Contractor fire alarm drawings be approved by the State of Idaho Fire Marshal’s office.

1. Submit Fire alarm shop drawings to government for approval before their submittal to State of Idaho Fire Marshal.

C. As-built drawings to be provided to government at end of project to include building floor plate layout and location of all devices as well as wiring schematic reflecting each of the devices.

3.11 SUBMITTALS FOR SWITCHGEAR

A. Approval Drawings and Data which shall contain:

1. Manufacturer's technical catalog data marked with corresponding BOM item number.

2. Layout drawings and data containing the total weight of the switchboard assembly and additional impact load during opening operation of circuit breakers, weight of removable element of circuit breaker, circuit breaker tripping and closing currents and a description of the bus bar insulation system.

3. Equipment nameplate drawings.

4. Device nameplate list.

5. Bill of materials drawing.

6. Schematic diagrams.

7. Time-current characteristic fuse curves (Government shall determine which fuse characteristic curve rating to be used base on curves submitted).

B. Sample Wiring and Interconnection Diagrams.

C. Factory Test Reports stating equipment has passed all applicable referenced design tests.

Certificates stating same will be acceptable in lieu of submitting actual test reports.

D. Field Test Reports.

1. Final Drawings, to include:

a. Layout Drawings.

b. Schematic Diagrams.

c. Wiring and Interconnection Diagrams.

d. Single Line Drawings.

E. Operation and Maintenance Training shall be conducted by a manufacturer’s qualified representative and be provided for up to 10 NIFC representatives for two (2) normal working days at the job site.

F. Operation and Maintenance Instruction Book shall be provided.

3.12 SUBMITTALS FOR PROJECT CLOSEOUT

A. Submit Correction Punch List for Substantial Completion.

B. Submit Final Correction Punch List for Substantial Completion.

C. When the following are specified in individual sections, submit them at project closeout in compliance with requirements of Section 017800 - Closeout Submittals:

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1. Project record documents.

2. Operation and maintenance data.

3. Warranties.

4. Other types as indicated.

D. Submit for Government's benefit during and after project completion.

3.13 NUMBER OF COPIES OF SUBMITTALS

A. Electronic Documents: Submit one electronic copy in PDF format; an electronically-marked up file will be returned. Create PDFs at native size and right-side up; illegible files will be rejected.

B. Documents for Review:

1. Small Size Sheets, Not Larger Than 8-1/2 by 11 inches: Submit the number of copies that Contractor requires, plus two copies that will be retained by Contracting Officer.

C. Documents for Information: Submit two copies.

D. Extra Copies at Project Closeout: See Section 017800.

E. Samples: Submit the number specified in individual specification sections; one of which will be retained by Contracting Officer.

1. After review, produce duplicates.

2. Retained samples will not be returned to Contractor unless specifically so stated.

3.14 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. General Requirements:

1. Use a single transmittal for related items.

2. Transmit using approved form.

a. Use Contractor's form, subject to prior approval by Contracting Officer.

3. Sequentially identify each item. For revised submittals use original number and a sequential numerical suffix.

4. Identify: Project; Contractor; subcontractor or supplier; pertinent drawing and detail number; and specification section number and article/paragraph, as appropriate on each copy.

5. Apply Contractor's stamp, signed or initialed certifying that review, approval, verification of products required, field dimensions, adjacent construction work, and coordination of information is in accordance with the requirements of the work and Contract Documents.

a. Submittals from sources other than the Contractor, or without Contractor's stamp will not be acknowledged, reviewed, or returned.

6. Deliver each submittal on date noted in submittal schedule, unless an earlier date has been agreed to by all affected parties, and is of the benefit to the project.

a. Send submittals in electronic format via email to Contracting Officer.

7. Identify variations from Contract Documents and product or system limitations that may be detrimental to successful performance of the completed work.

8. Provide space for Contractor and Contracting Officer review stamps.

9. When revised for resubmission, identify all changes made since previous submission.

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10. Incomplete submittals will not be reviewed, unless they are partial submittals for distinct portion(s) of the work, and have received prior approval for their use.

B. Product Data Procedures:

1. Submit only information required by individual specification sections.

2. Collect required information into a single submittal.

3. Submit concurrently with related shop drawing submittal.

4. Do not submit (Material) Safety Data Sheets for materials or products.

C. Shop Drawing Procedures:

1. Prepare accurate, drawn-to-scale, original shop drawing documentation by interpreting Contract Documents and coordinating related work.

2. Do not reproduce Contract Documents to create shop drawings.

3. Generic, non-project-specific information submitted as shop drawings do not meet the requirements for shop drawings.

D. Samples Procedures:

1. Transmit related items together as single package.

2. Identify each item to allow review for applicability in relation to shop drawings showing installation locations.

3.15 DELEGATED DESIGN

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. Delegated-Design Submittal: In addition to Shop Drawings, Product Data, and other required submittals, submit two copies of a statement, signed and sealed by the responsible design professional, for each product and system specifically assigned to Contractor to be designed or certified by a design professional.

1. Indicate that products and systems comply with performance and design criteria in the Contract Documents. Include list of codes, loads, and other factors used in performing these services.

3.16 SUBMITTAL REVIEW

A. Submittals for Review: Contracting Officer will review each submittal, and approve, or take other appropriate action.

1. 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.

a. Initial Review: Allow 14 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.

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

c. Resubmittal Review: Allow 14 calendar days for review of each resubmittal.

B. Submittals for Information: Contracting Officer will acknowledge receipt and review. See below for actions to be taken.

C. Contracting Officer's actions will be reflected by marking each returned submittal using virtual stamp on electronic submittals.

D. Contracting Officer's and consultants' actions on items submitted for review:

1. Authorizing purchasing, fabrication, delivery, and installation:

a. "Approved", or language with same legal meaning.

b. "Approved as Noted, Resubmission not required", or language with same legal meaning.

1) At Contractor's option, submit corrected item, with review notations acknowledged and incorporated.

c. "Approved as Noted, Resubmit for Record", or language with same legal meaning.

1) Resubmit corrected item, with review notations acknowledged and incorporated.

2) Non-responsive resubmittals may be rejected.

2. Not Authorizing fabrication, delivery, and installation:

a. "Revise and Resubmit".

1) Resubmit revised item, with review notations acknowledged and incorporated.

b. "Rejected".

1) Submit item complying with requirements of Contract Documents.

E. Contracting Officer's and consultants' actions on items submitted for information:

1. Contracting Officer will review each submittal and will not return it, or will return it if it does not comply with requirements. Contracting Officer will forward each submittal to appropriate party.

2. Items for which no action was taken:

a. "Received" - to notify the Contractor that the submittal has been received for record only.

3. Items for which action was taken:

a. "Reviewed" - no further action is required from Contractor.

JANUARY 2021 Construction Progress Schedule

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SECTION 013216

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Schedule.

B. Construction progress schedule, bar (Gantt) chart type.

C. Daily Construction Reports.

D. Field Condition Reports.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Within 15 days after date established in Notice to Proceed, submit intial schedule.

B. Daily Construction Reports: Submit one electronic copy at weekly intervals.

C. Field Condition Reports: Submit one electronic copy at time of discovery of differing conditions.

1.3 SCHEDULE FORMAT

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 Modification.

B. Listings: In chronological order according to the start date for each activity. Identify each activity with the applicable specification section number.

C. Diagram Sheet Size: Large enough to show entire schedule for entire construction period.

D. Base schedule on the Preliminary Construction Schedule and whatever updating and feedback was received since the start of Project.

E. Preparation: Indicate each significant construction activity separately. Identify first workday of each week with a continuous vertical line.

1. For construction activities that require 3 months or longer to complete, indicate an estimated completion percentage in 10 percent increments within time bar.

1.4 REPORTS

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

1. Contract name and number.

2. Contractor representative onsite.

3. Date.

4. High and low temperatures and general weather conditions.

5. List of subcontractors at Project site and work location/classification.

6. Equipment at Project site.

7. Material deliveries.

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8. Accidents.

9. Stoppages, delays, shortages, and losses.

10. Meter readings and similar recordings.

11. Orders and requests of authorities having jurisdiction.

12. Services connected and disconnected.

13. 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 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE

A. Prepare schedule in the form of a…