Phase III Complete Spec.pdf

General Services Administration Region I

Tenth and Eleventh Floor Renovations – Phase III PBS Permanent Location Thomas P. O’Neill Federal Building Boston, MA.

SPECIFICATIONS

Final Working Documents

April 15, 2010 Submitted by:

BBIX, LLC

153 Milk Street, Suite 200 Boston, MA 02109

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Tenth and Eleventh Floor Renovations - Phase III PBS Permanent Location Thomas P. O’Neill Federal Building

Boston, Massachusetts

PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

PROJECT DIRECTORY

OWNER

General Services Administration Thomas P. O'Neill Federal Building Boston, Massachusetts

LEAD PROFESSIONAL

BBIX, LLC

153 Milk Street, Suite 200 Boston, MA 02109

ARCHITECT

Rodney Burnett, Architect 153 Milk Street, Suite 200 Boston, MA 02109

BUILDING MANAGEMENT

GSA Property Manager Room #518, 5th Floor:

617-565-5870

EMCOR

Room 108, 1st Floor:

617-565-5870

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Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION

Document 00001 Project Title Document 00002 Project Directory Document 00010 Table of Contents

DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 01010 Summary of Work Section 01026 Unit-Pricing Section 01030 Alternates Section 01035 Options Section 01040 Project Coordination Section 01045 Cutting and Patching Section 01090 Definitions and Standards Section 01300 Submittals Section 01310 Schedules and Reports Section 01311 Critical Path Method Scheduling Section 01410 Regulatory Requirements Section 01450 Quality Control Section 01500 Temporary Facilities Section 01505 Construction Waste Management Section 01546 Safety and Health Section 01593 Security Regulations Section 01632 Products Section 01700 Project Closeout Section 01782 Operation and Maintenance Data Section 01800 Miscellaneous Requirements

DIVISION 2 SITE CONSTRUCTION

Section 02070 Selective Demolition

DIVISION 3 CONCRETE

Section 03933 Concrete Patching and Underlayment Leveling

DIVISION 4 MASONRY

No work in this Division

DIVISION 5 METALS

Section 05500 Metal Fabrications Section 05581 Column Covers Section 05810 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies

DIVISION 6 WOOD AND PLASTICS

Section 06100 Rough Carpentry Section 06200 Finish Carpentry Section 06400 Architectural Woodwork Section 06650 Solid Surfacing

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DIVISION 7 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

Section 07812 Sprayed-applied Fireproofing Section 07840 Firestopping and Smoke Seals Section 07900 Joint Sealers

DIVISION 8 DOORS AND WINDOWS

Section 08110 Steel Doors and Frames Section 08212 Flush Wood Doors Section 08310 Access Doors and Panels Section 08710 Finish Hardware Section 08800 Glazing

DIVISION 9 FINISHES

Section 09100 Metal Support Assemblies Section 09250 Gypsum Board Section 09340 Paver Tile Section 09510 Acoustical Ceilings Section 09651 Resilient Base Section 09654 Recycled-Rubber Flooring Section 09682 Carpet Tile Section 09720 Wall Coverings Section 09841 Acoustical Wall Panels Section 09910 Paints Document 09912 Interior Paint Schedule

DIVISION 10 SPECIALTIES

Section 10160 Metal Toilet Compartments Section 10520 Fire Protection Specialties Section 10615 Demountable Partitions Section 10672 Mobile Storage Systems Section 10810 Toilet Accessories

DIVISION 11 EQUIPMENT

Section 11451 Residential Appliances

DIVISION 12 FURNISHINGS

No work in this Division

DIVISION 13 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

Section 13915 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems

DIVISION 14 CONVEYING SYSTEMS

No work in this Division

DIVISION 15 MECHANICAL

Section 15050 Common Work Results for HVAC Section 15052 Common Work Results for Plumbing Section 15060 Hangers and Supports Section 15061 Hangers and Supports for Plumbing, Piping and Equipment Section 15075 Mechanical Identification Section 15080 Mechanical Insulation Section 15082 Plumbing Insulation

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Section 15110 Valves Section 15122 Meters and Gauges Section 15140 Domestic Water Piping Section 15150 Sanitary Waste & Vent Pipe Section 15410 Plumbing Fixtures Section 15415 Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers Section 15510 Hydronic Piping Section 15675 Hot Water Convectors Section 15738 Split-System Air-Conditioners Section 15763 Fan-Coil Units Section 15764 Radiators Section 15815 Metal Ducts Section 15820 Duct Accessories Section 15835 Air Terminal Units Section 15855 Diffusers, Registers and Grilles Section 15900 Instrumentation and Controls for HVAC Section 15940 Sequence of Operations for HVAC Controls Section 15950 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Section 15959 Building Automation System Commissioning Section 15995 Mechanical System Commissioning

DIVISION 16 ELECTRICAL

Section 16010 Basic Electrical Requirements Section 16050 Basic Electrical Material and Methods Section 16073 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems Section 16120 Conductors and Cables Section 16130 Raceway and Boxes

Section 16140 Wiring Devices Section 16195 Electrical Identification Section 16410 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers Section 16452 Grounding Section 16461 Low Voltage Transformers

Section 16470 Panelboards Section 16476 Disconnect Switches Section 16491 Fuses Section 16511 Interior Lighting Section 16721 Analog, Addressable Fire-Alarm Section 16800 Basic Telecommunications Requirements Section 16810 Communications Equipment Room Fittings Section 16816 Telecommunication Bonding and Grounding Section 16830 Interior Communication Pathways Section 16850 Communications Horizontal Cabling Section 16860 Backbone Cabling Requirements Section 16870 Testing, Identification and Administration Section 16960 Sounding Masking-System Performance Requirements Section 16995 Electrical System Commissioning Section 18100 General Commissioning Requirements

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SUMMARY OF WORK

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SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF THE WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and conditions of the construction contract, including but not limited to Contract Clauses, and the Special Conditions listed below, apply to work of this section.

1. Section 01010 Summary of the Work.

2. Section 01026 Unit Pricing

3. Section 01030 Alternatives

4. Section 01035 Options

5. Section 01040 Project Coordination.

6. Section 01045 Cutting and Patching.

7. Section 01090 Definitions and Standards.

8. Section 01300 Submittals.

9. Section 01310 Schedules and Reports.

10. Section 01311 Critical Path Method Scheduling

11. Section 01410 Regulatory Requirements.

12. Section 01450 Quality Control.

13. Section 01500 Temporary Facilities.

14. Section 01505 Construction Waste Management.

15. Section 01546 Safety and Health.

16. Section 01593 Security Regulations.

17. Section 01632 Products.

18. Section 01700 Project Closeout.

19. Section 01782 Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

20. Section 01800 Miscellaneous Requirements.

List of Drawings:

A000 COVER SHEET

A000.1 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE PLAN

MV1.00 MOVE COORDINATION PLAN

PHASE A:

CS000.1 COVER SHEET PHASE A PACKAGE

A001 ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

A002.1 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

D100.1 OVERALL 10TH FLOOR PLAN PHASE A

D101.1 10TH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE A

D102.1 DEMOLITION REFLECTED CEILING PLAN PHASE A

ED100.1 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE A

MD100.1 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE A

FPD100.1 FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE A

TD100.1 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEMOLITION PLAN 10 TH FLOOR PHASE A

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A100.1 10TH FLOOR PLAN PHASE A

A101.1 FINISH PLAN PHASE A

A102.1 FURNITURE PLAN PHASE A

A103.1 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN PHASE A

A400.1 ENLARGED PLANS & ELEVATIONS PHASE A

A500 MISC. DETAILS

A501 MISC DETAILS

A502 CASEWORK DETAILS

A503 CASEWORK DETAILS

A504 CASEWORK DETAILS

A600.1 DOOR SCHEDULE PHASE A

M001.1 MCHANICAL SYMBOLS

M002.1 CONTROL DIAGRAMS

M100.1 MECHANICAL PLAN PHASE A

M101.1 10TH FLOOR PLAN-PHASE A-PIPING /MECHANICAL

M600.1 SCHEDULES PHASE A

E001.1 ELECTRICAL SYSMBOLS

E100.1 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN PHASE A

E101.1 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN PHASE A

E102.1 ELECTRICAL ROOF/PENTHOUSE PLAN

E400.1 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLANS

E500.1 MISC. DETAILS PHASE A

E600.1 SCHEDULES PHASE A

E601.1 LIGHTING FIXTURE SCHEDULE PHASE A

E602.1 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS PHASE A

T010.1 TELECOMMUNICATIONS LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS

T100.1 10TH FLOOR PHASE A TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN

T110.1 10TH FLOOR PHASE A SOUND MASKING PLAN

T400.1 10TH FLOOR ENLARGED PLANS - PHASE A: TELECOMMUNICATIONS

T410.1 10TH FLOOR - PHASE A –ROOM 1011 – AV SYSTEM RISER

T500 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

T501 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

T600 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SCHEDULES AND DIAGRAMS

SE100.1 10TH FLOOR PHASE A SECURITY PLAN

P100.1 PLUMBING PLAN PHASE A

FP100.1 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN PHASE A

PHASE B:

CS000.2 COVER SHEET PHASE B PACKAGE

A001 ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

A002.2 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

D100.2 OVERALL 11TH FLOOR PLAN PHASE B

D101.2 11TH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE B

D102.2 DEMOLITION REFLECTED CEILING PLAN PHASE B

ED100.2 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE B

MD100.2 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE B

PD100.2 DEMOLITION PLUMBING PHASE B

FPD100.2 FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE B

TD100.2 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEMOLITION PLAN 11TH FLOOR PHASE B

A100.2 11TH FLOOR PLAN PHASE B

A101.2 FINISH PLAN PHASE B

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A102.2 FURNITURE PLAN PHASE B

A103.2 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN PHASE B

A400.2 ENLARGED PLANS & ELEVATIONS PHASE B

A500 MISC. DETAILS

A501 MISC DETAILS

A502 CASEWORK DETAILS

A503 CASEWORK DETAILS

A504 CASEWORK DETAILS

A600.2 DOOR SCHEDULE PHASE B

S100 STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT AT RELOCATED FILE ROOM

M001.2 MCHANICAL SYMBOLS

M002.2 CONTROL DIAGRAMS

M100.2 MECHANICAL PLAN PHASE B

M101.2 10TH FLOOR PLAN-PHASE B-PIPING /MECHANICAL

M101.2A MECHANICAL RISER DIAGRAMS

M102.2 TOWER PENTHOUSE PLAN - PHASE B C MECHANICAL

M600.2 SCHEDULES PHASE B

E100.2 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN PHASE B

E101.2 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN PHASE B

E600.2 SCHEDULES PHASE B

E601.2 LIGHTING FIXTURE SCHEDULE PHASE B

E602.2 ELECTRICAL SYSMBOLS

T010.2 TELECOMMUNICATIONS LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS

T100.2 11TH FLOOR PHASE B TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN

T110.2 11TH FLOOR PHASE B SOUND MASKING PLAN

T400.2 11TH FLOOR ENLARGED PLANS - PHASE B: TELECOMMUNICATIONS

T420.2 11TH FLOOR - PHASE B - CONFERENCE FROOM 1131 AV SYSTEM

T500 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

T501 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

T600 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SCHEDULES AND DIAGRAMS

SE100.2 11TH FLOOR PHASE B SECURITY PLAN

P100.2 PLUMBING PLAN PHASE B

FP100.2 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN PHASE B

PHASE C:

CS000.3 COVER SHEET PHASE C PACKAGE

A001 ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

A002.3 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

D100.3 OVERALL 11TH FLOOR PLAN PHASE C

D101.3 11TH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE C

D102.3 DEMOLITION REFLECTED CEILING PLAN PHASE C

ED100.3 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE C

MD1003 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE C

PD100.3 DEMOLITION PLUMBING PHASE C

FPD100.3 FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE C

TD100.3 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE C

A100.3 11TH FLOOR PLAN PHASE C

A101.3 FINISH PLAN PHASE C

A102.3 FURNITURE PLAN PHASE C

A103.3 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN PHASE C

A400.3 ENLARGED PLANS & ELEVATIONS PHASE C

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A500 MISC. DETAILS

A501 MISC DETAILS

A502 CASEWORK DETAILS

A503 CASEWORK DETAILS

A504 CASEWORK DETAILS

A600.3 DOOR SCHEDULE PHASE C

M001.3 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS

M002.3 CONTROL DIAGRAMS

M100.3 MECHANICAL PLAN PHASE C

M101.3 10TH FLOOR PLAN-PHASE C-PIPING /MECHANICAL

M102.3 TOWER/PENTHOUSE PLAN - MECHANICAL

M600.3 SCHEDULES PHASE C

E001.3 ELECTRICAL SYSMBOLS

E100.3 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN PHASE C

E101.3 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN PHASE C

E500.3 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E600.3 SCHEDULES PHASE C

E601.3 LIGHTING FIXTURE PLAN PHASE C

T010.3 TELECOMMUNICATIONS LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS

T100.3 11TH FLOOR PHASE C TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN

T110.2 11TH FLOOR PHASE C SOUND MASKING PLAN

T400.3 11TH FLOOR ENLARGED PLANS - PHASE C: TELECOMMUNICATIONS

T430.3 11TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 1115 AV SYSTEM

T431.3 11TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 1109 AV SYSTEM

T500 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

T501 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

T600 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SCHEDULES AND DIAGRAMS

SE100.3 11TH FLOOR PHASE C SECURITY PLAN

P100.3 PLUMBING PLAN PHASE C

FP100.3 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN PHASE C

PHASE D:

CS000.4 COVER SHEET PHASE D PACKAGE

A001 ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

A002.4 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

D100.4 OVERALL 11TH FLOOR PLAN PHASE D

D101.4 11TH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE D

D102.4 DEMOLITION REFLECTED CEILING PLAN PHASE D

ED100.4 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE D

MD100.4 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE D

PD100.4 PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE D

FPD100.4 FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE D

TD100.4 TELECOMMUNICAITON DEMOLITION PHASE D

A100.4 11TH FLOOR PLAN PHASE D

A100.4.1 ENLARGED 11TH FLOOR PHASE D

A101.4 FINISH PLAN PHASE D

A101.4.1 ENLARGED ELEVATOR LOBBY AND ENTRANCE FLOOR TILE PATTERN

A102.4 FURNITURE PLAN PHASE D

A103.4 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN PHASE D

A103.4.1 ENLARGED 11TH FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN PHASE D

A400.4 ENLARGED PLANS & ELEVATIONS PHASE D

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A500 MISC. DETAILS

A501 MISC DETAILS

A502 CASEWORK DETAILS

A503 CASEWORK DETAILS

A504 CASEWORK DETAILS

A600.4 DOOR SCHEDULE PHASE D

M001.4 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS

M002.4 CONTROL DIAGRAMS

M100.4 MECHANICAL PLAN PHASE D

M101.4 10TH FLOOR PLAN-PHASE -PIPING /MECHANICAL

M600.4 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES PHASE D

E100.4 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN PHASE D

E101.4 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN PHASE D

E600.4 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULE PHASE D

E601.4 LIGHTING FIXTURE SCHEDULE PHASE D

T010.4 TELECOMMUNICATIONS LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS

T100.4 11TH FLOOR PHASE D TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN

T110.4 11TH FLOOR PHASE D SOUND MASKING PLAN

T400.4 11TH FLOOR ENLARGED PLANS - PHASE D: TELECOMMUNICATIONS

T440.4 11TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 1104 AV SYSTEM

T441.4 11TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 1105 AV SYSTEM

T442.4 11TH FLOOR DIRECTORS OFFICE 1152 AV SYSTEM

T500 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

T501 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

T600 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SCHEDULES AND DIAGRAMS

SE100.4 11TH FLOOR PHASE D SECURITY PLAN

P100.4 PLUMBING PLAN PHASE D

FP100.4 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN PHASE D

1.2 PROJECT/WORK IDENTIFICATION

A. Project Name and Location:

US General Services Administration Ten and Eleventh Floor PBS Renovations - Phase III Thomas P. O'Neill Federal Building

B. Design Lead

BBIX LLC

153 Milk Street, Suite 200 Boston MA, 02109

C. Contracting Officer for this project is:

Ms. Deborah Fournier US General Services Administration

D. Contractor /A&E firm ----- EMCOR ---- Information

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1. Sign in / Sign out – Contractor foreman:

For contractors performing work at the O’Neill Federal Building for a day, week, month etc, the contractor’s foreman must sign in/ sign out on a daily basis at the EMCOR office

2. Service Requests:

Requests for plan review, walk-through, meetings, etc., by contractors/architect and engineering (A&E) firms to EMCOR are available by appointment only. A 48-hour advance notice is required; meetings should not exceed one hour. Contact Neil Kilpeck or Kevin Crowley at 617- 565-5870

3. After hours work – Contractors with security clearances: Building operating hours are

6AM-6PM, Monday through Friday. Any contractor work outside these hours requires 72-hour notification to the GSA property manager; contractors must carry the HSPD 12 clearance document on hand and a valid ID.

4. After hours work – Contractors without security clearances: Contractor must provide 10 days notice to the GSA property manager for Federal Service (FPS) escort requirements.

5. After hours work - Access to "other" agency spaces - Contractors must provide two weeks notice to the GSA property manager for access to other agency spaces, outside the project's work zone.

6. Access to the Ninth Floor below the Tenth Floor project space, and access to the Tenth Floor, below the Eleventh Floor project space, must be coordinated with the O'Neill Building Management, and may require off-hours access, and an escort.

E. Contract documents indicate the work of contract, and related requirements and conditions that have an impact on the project. Related requirements and conditions that are indicated on the contract documents include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

1.. Other work prior to work of contract.

2. Alterations and coordination with existing work.

3. Other work to be performed concurrently by separate contractors.

4. Alternates, whether accepted or not.

5. Items furnished by the Government and installed by Contractor.

6. Requirements for occupancy by Government prior to completion of work of contract.

F. Summary by References: Work of Contract can be summarized by reference to the conditions of the contract, Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, specification sections as listed in the "Index of Specification Sections" bound herewith, drawings as listed in "Schedule of Drawings" bound herewith, addenda and modifications to the contract documents issued subsequent to the initial printing of this project manual, and including but not necessarily limited to printed matter referenced by any of these.

G. Abbreviated Written Summary: Briefly, and without force and effect upon contract documents, work of contract can be summarized as follows:

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1. Base Bid Work: On the 10th Floor phase A and 11th Floor phase B, C & D as indicated on plans remove and replace all new furniture, walls flooring finishes, ceilings lighting, fan coil units, mechanical duct work back to risers, electrical wiring back to electrical room panels, fire protection heads, branch and main lines back to risers and teldata wiring back to telephone room patch panels.

1.3 WORK PHASES

A. The Work shall be conducted in four (4) phases in the following order, with each phase substantially complete before beginning the next phase:

1. Phase A: Tenth Floor demolition and renovation from column lines 7-12 & H-L. The remaining Work shall be substantially complete and ready for occupancy at time of Substantial Completion prior to the beginning of the next phase.

2. Phase B: Eleventh Floor demolition and renovation from column lines 1-4 & A-H. The remaining Work shall be substantially complete and ready for occupancy at time of Substantial Completion prior to the beginning of the next phase.

3. Phase C: Eleventh Floor demolition and renovation from column lines 4-12 & H-L. The remaining Work shall be substantially complete and ready for occupancy at time of Substantial Completion prior to the beginning of the next phase.

4. Phase D: Eleventh Floor demolition and renovation from column lines H-L & 1-4. The remaining

Work shall be substantially complete and ready for occupancy at time of Substantial Completion.

B Before commencing work of each phase, submit a schedule showing the sequence, commencement and completion dates, and move-out and -in dates of Owner's personnel for all phases of the Work.

1.4 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

1. The Contractor’s use of the premises is limited by the Owner’s right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of the project.

A. General: The Contractor shall limit his use of the premises to the work indicated, so as to allow for

Government occupancy and use and use by the general public.

1. Use of the Site: Confine operations at the site to the areas permitted under the Contract.

Portions of the site beyond areas on which work is indicated are not to be disturbed. Conform to site rules and regulations affecting the work while engaged in project construction. See "Project Coordination" section.

2. Contractor Use of the Existing Building: Maintain the existing building in a safe and weathertight condition throughout the construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Take all precautions necessary to protect the building and its occupants during the construction period. See "Project Coordination" section.

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a. Owner Occupancy: Allow for Owner occupancy and use by the public.

b. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and available to the Owner’s employees, emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use the areas for parking or storage of materials. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on site.

c. For use of existing toilets, see "Temporary Facilities" section.

3. Use of Existing Elevators: See "Temporary Facilities" section.

1.5 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY

A. Full Government Occupancy: The Government will occupy the site and the existing building during the entire period of construction. Cooperate fully with the Government representative during construction operations to minimize conflicts and to facilitate Government usage. Perform the work so as not to interfere with the Government operations.

1.6 INSPECTION BY REGULATORY AUTHORITIES (Not Used)

1.7 ITEMS FURNISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT AND INSTALLED BY THE CONTRACTOR

A. General: Refer to clause "Government Furnished Property" of Section 00800. A "Schedule of Items

Furnished by Government and Installed by Contractor" is included at the end of this section. These will be furnished to the project site by the Government.

1.8 SEPARATE PRICE ITEMS (Not Used)

1.9 WORK RESTRICTIONS

B. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed inside the existing building during normal business working hours of 6:00a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the exception of utility shutdowns..

1. Weekend Hours: To be coordinated with building manager

2. Early Morning Hours: To be coordinated with building manager

3. Hours for Utility Shutdowns: Refer to shutdown request form attached in this section.

C. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Building Manager and Jose Torres not less than two (2) days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

Do not proceed with utility interruptions without the building managers written permission.

1.10 SPECIFICATION FORMATS AND CONVENTIONS

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A. Specification Format: The Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections using the 16-division format and CSI/CSC's "Master Format" numbering system

1. Division 1: Sections in Division 1 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.

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.

3. 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.

1.11 MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. Existing Utilities: Disconnect existing utilities.

B. Tools and equipment requests: Per company policy, EMCOR will not provide use of its equipment or tools (ladders, tape measure, etc.) to other contractors/ A&E firms - Bring your own tools and equipment.

D. Un-planned / Incomplete utility service work: Contractors working on a utility, which is left partially or completely out of service at the end of the work shift, must provide a status report to the bldg chief engineer – Verbal if during the workday, or in writing (under the door) after hours- must contain information to contact you.

E. Work affecting building services: Contractors must notify GSA Property Management 72 hours in advance of any work which will affect building services.

F. Utility Shut downs: Contractors must complete the Utility Shutdown Request form in the EMCOR office 72 hours in advance prior to any work involving utility shut-downs. Authorization must be received BEFORE proceeding with the work.

G. Fire Control Panel Shut downs: Contractors must contact EMCOR 72 hours in advance for fire control panel shutdowns; EMCOR will coordinate with Simplex. EMCOR personnel will assume the lead role when the fire protection system is compromised.

E. New Work: Unless otherwise noted on drawings or specified, new work in extension of existing conditions shall correspond in all respects with that to which it connects, or to similar existing conditions, in materials, workmanship, and finish.

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F. Alterations to Existing Work:

1. Existing work shall be cut, drilled altered, removed, or temporarily removed and replaced as necessary for performance of work under the contract. Work that is replaced shall match similar existing work. Structural members shall not be cut or altered, except where noted on drawings, without authorization of the Contracting Officer. Work remaining in place which is damaged or defaced during this contract shall be restored to the condition existing at time of award of contract.

2. Discolored or unfinished surfaces exposed by removal of existing work and indicated to be the final exposed surfaces shall be refinished or the material shall be replaced as necessary to make contiguous work uniform and harmonious. Work out of alignment where exposed by removal of existing work shall be called to the Contracting Officer's attention. Necessary corrective work directed by the Contracting Officer will be subject to adjustment of the contract in accordance with "Differing Site Conditions" clause of the General Conditions.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS BIDDING PROCESS

A: Bid process information solicitation: During the job bidding process, contractors/A&E firms will not solicit information directly from EMCOR OR Design Lead personnel. All questions for information must be directed to the contract officer or her/his designee.

END OF SECTION 01010

EMCOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES

THOMAS P. O’NEILL, JR. FEDERAL BUILDING

10 CAUSEWAY STREET

BOSTON, MA 02222

617-565-5870 FAX: 617-723-1455

UTILITY SHUT DOWN REQUEST

REQUEST DATE:

DATE OF SHUT

DOWN:

TIME/DURATION:

TYPE OF UTILITY:

ELECTRIC

GAS

WATER

SPRINKLER

FIRE ALARM

AREA WHERE WORK IS TO BE

PERFORMED:

ROOM NUMBER:

AGENCY:

CONTRACTOR PERFORMING WORK:

CONTACT NAME:

CONTACT NUMBER: BUSINESS: CELL:

WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

OTHER CONTRACTORS/

EMCOR EMPLOYEES REQUIRED:

APPROVED

BY:

DATE APPROVED:

UNIT PRICES

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SECTION 01026

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Contract Clauses, Bid Form SF1442, Attachment to Bid Form SF1442 (Unit Prices), and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for unit prices.

B. Related Sections: The following Sections contain requirements that relate to this Section:

1. Division 1 Section 01030 “Alternates” part 3 execution for list of Alternates

2. Division 1 Section 01035 “Options” Part 1E schedule of Options.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

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

B. Basis of award shall be as defined in Section 00120 Supplementary Instructions to Bidders.

1.4 PROCEDURES

A. Unit prices include all costs necessary for material, delivery, installation, insurance, overhead, profit, applicable taxes and other related expenses.

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

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 UNIT PRICE SCHEDULE

A. Refer to Division 1 Section 01030 “Alternates” part 3 execution for list of Alternates for unit pricing.

B. Refer to Division 1 Section 01035 “Options” Part 1E schedule of Options.for unit pricing.

4.1 VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITY

A. The contractor shall provide the number of units of a unit-price item as scheduled in the “Unit-Price

Schedule” as part of the base bid contract requirements.

B. No adjustment to contract price will be made if the actual quantity of units required is within 15% over or 15% under the specified unit quantity.

C. If the actual unit quantity varies more than 15% above or 15% below the estimated quantity, the entire variation above or below the scheduled estimated quantity shall be subject to an adjustment in the contract price. The contract price adjustment will be determined by multiplying the entire unit quantity that is above or below the contract estimated quantity, by the original contract bid unit-price.

D. The unit-prices proposed with the bid documents may be adjusted only if the Government or the

Contractor can demonstrate that the unit-costs of a unit-priced item has changed due to the variation in quantity greater than 15% above or below the contract estimated quantity. An adjustment in unit-price shall be negotiated upon demand of either party. The adjustment in the unit-price cost shall be based solely upon an increase or decrease in unit-price cost caused by the variation in quantity exceeding 15% above or below the contract estimated quantity. The adjusted unit-price, shall be applied only to the unit quantities which exceed a 15% variation above or below the contract estimated quantity.

END OF SECTION 01026

ALTERNATES

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SECTION 01030

ALTERNATES

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Definition: An alternate is an amount proposed by Bidders and stated on the Bid Form that will be added to Base Bid amount if the Government decides to accept a corresponding change in either scope of work or in products, materials, equipment, systems or installation methods described in contract documents.

B. Coordination: Coordinate related work and modify or adjust adjacent work as required to ensure that work affected by each accepted alternate is complete and fully integrated into the project.

C. Schedule: A "Schedule of Alternates" is included at the end of this section. Specification sections referenced in the schedule contain requirements for materials and methods necessary to achieve the work described under each alternate.

D. Scope: Include as part of each alternate, miscellaneous devices, appurtenances and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation whether or not mentioned as part of the alternate.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES

A. Alternate #1: Install porcelain floor tile at 11th floor Elevator Lobby Room 1101 including Toilet Room vestibules, up to Toilet Room doors. See Specification 09340 and drawings A101.4 and A101.4.1.

B Alternate #4: Partition type ‘C’ GWB partitions shall be substituted for demountable partitions as described in Specification Section 10615, Demountable Paritions and Drawings A001, A100.1, A100.2, A100.3, A100.4.

C. Alternate #5: Provide woven vinyl fabric tile flooring throughout project tenant areas on 10th and 11th floors in lieu of carpet tile. See Specification 09682 and drawings A101.1, A101.2, A101.3 and A101.4.

END OF SECTION 01030

OPTIONS

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SECTION 01035

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

A. Definition: An option is an amount proposed by Bidders and stated on the Bid Form that will be added to Base Bid amount if the Government decides to accept a corresponding change in either scope of work or in products, materials, equipment, systems or installation methods described in Contract documents.

1. Government acceptance of the change shall constitute the “exercise” of the option.

2. The Government shall have sole discretion as to whether to exercise the option or not and shall bear no liability to the bidder for the exercise or non-exercise of the option so long as the decision is made on or before the “Deadline for Acceptance”.

B. Deadline for Acceptance: The options, if exercised, shall be exercised in writing not later than the number of calendar days specified for each Option Period.

C. Performance Period: Should the Government exercise any or all of the options, the work included in each option shall be performed concurrently with the base contract work. There shall be no extension in contact performance time with the exercise of any or all of the options.

D. Coordination:

1. Coordinate related work and modify or adjust adjacent work as required to ensure that work affected by each option is complete and fully integrated into the project.

2. Each option description may include certain work which must be included in the Base Bid to make the work complete IF the particular option is NOT exercised. The work shown on the drawings and described below as part of the option shall be priced separately and listed in the appropriate place on the Bid Form, and should NOT be included in the Base Bid. The option price is the difference between the work described in the option and the work included in the Base Bid.

3. All bidders shall provide a price for each option in the place provided on the Bid form.

4. Include as part of each option, miscellaneous devices, appurtenances and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation whether or not mentioned as part of the option.

5. Include as part of the price of each option all costs attributable to project Contract Clauses, Division 1 requirements, overhead and profit. No additional payments will be made by the Government for the work of any Option which is exercised beyond the option Price listed, except in accordance with contract provisions related to Changes in the Work.

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E. Schedule of Options:

Option No. 1

Remove existing and install new water saving water closets, lavatories, counters, toilet accessories, hands-free faucets and devices, and associated hardware, traps, supply valves and stems, and wax seals; ceramic tile at walls and floors, sanitary base and trim pieces, and new toilet partitions in Mens and Womens Toilet Rooms on the 11th Floor, Phase D as shown on Drawings, D100.4, A100.4, A100.4.1, A400.4, E100.4, PD100.4 and P100.4 and specified in Sections 10160, 10810, 15052, 15061, 15082, 15110, 15140, 15150 and 15410.

Option No. 2 accessories, hands-free faucets and devices, and associated hardware, traps, supply valves and stems, and wax seals; ceramic tile at walls and floors, sanitary base and trim pieces, and new toilet partitions in Mens and Womens Toilet Rooms on the 10th Floor, refer to Drawings, D100.4, A100.4, A100.4.1, A400.4, E100.4 PD100.4 and P100.4 and specified in Sections 10160, 10810, 15052, 15061, 15082, 15110, 15140, 15150 and 15410 which are similar to the the 11th floor layouts.

Option No. 3 accessories, hands-free faucets and devices, and associated hardware, traps, supply valves and stems, and wax seals; ceramic tile at walls and floors, sanitary base and trim pieces, and new toilet partitions in Mens and Womens Toilet Rooms on the 9th Floor, refer to Drawings, D100.4, A100.4, A100.4.1, A400.4, E100.4, PD100.4 and P100.4 and specified in Sections 10160, 10810, 15052, 15061, 15082, 15110, 15140, 15150 and 15410 which are similar to the the 11th floor layouts.

Option No. 4

Furnish and install variable tint interior glazing at exterior windows within RC DRC Office 1152, approximatly 150 sf, exterior windows are approximatly 4’-0” in height as referenced on Drawings, A100.4, A100.4.1, E101. and as specified in Sections 08800.

Option No. 5

Furnish and install variable tint interior glazing at all exterior windows within tenant areas on Eleventh Floor, except elevator lobby, approximately 3,100 sf. (Exterior windows are approximately 4’-0” high.) reference Drawings, A100.2, A100.3 and A 100.4, E100,2, E100.3, E100.4. and as specified in Sections 08800.

Option 6

Provide variable tint interior glazing at all exterior windows within tenant areas on Tenth Floor, approximately 1,035 sf. (Exterior windows are approximately 4’-0” high.) reference Drawings, A100.1, E100.1and as specified in Sections 08800.

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Option 7

Install porcelain floor tile at 10th floor Elevator Lobby Room 1101 including Toilet Room vestibules, up to Toilet Room doors. See Specification 09340 and drawings A101.4 and A101.4.1.

for similar layout plan.

Option 8

Install porcelain floor tile at 9th floor Elevator Lobby Room 1101 including Toilet Room vestibules, up to Toilet Room doors. See Specification 09340 and drawings A101.4 and A101.4.1.

for similar layout plan.

A. Option Period: The government shall have 120 calendar days to exercise this option after the Notice to

Proceed for the base contract is received by the Contractor.

B. The work of this option shall be started no later than 3 calendar days after the receipt by the Contractor of the Government’s exercise of the Option.

1. The Contractor shall coordinate all work of the base bid with the work of the Option so as to expedite the work of the project.

END OF SECTION 01035

PROJECT COORDINATION

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SECTION 01040

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. This section specifies general administrative procedures and performance required, including but not necessarily limited to, the following:

1. Coordination and meetings.

2. Administrative/supervisory personnel.

3. Special Reports

4. Tradespeople and workmanship standards.

5. General installation provisions.

6. Cutting and patching.

7. Cleaning and protection.

8. Environmental Protection

9. Work Restrictions.

1.2 COORDINATION AND MEETINGS

A. General: Prepare and distribute to each entity performing work at project site, a written memorandum of instructions on required coordination activities, including required notices, reports and attendance at meetings. Prepare similar memorandum for separate government contractors where interfacing of work is required.

B. Coordination drawings: Refer to clause "Shop Drawings, Coordination Drawings, and Schedules," of

"Contract Clauses," for general requirements.

1. Work by Separate Entities: Where work by separate entities requires off-site fabrication of products and materials which must be accurately interfaced and closely intermeshed to produce required results, prepare coordination drawings to indicate how work shown by separate shop drawings will be interfaced, intermeshed, and sequenced for installation. Comply with submittal requirements of "Submittals" section.

2. Sleeves and Inserts: Before any sleeves or inserts are set or any mechanical or electrical equipment or foundations or other work is installed, the Contractor shall prepare and submit for approval by the Contracting Officer composite coordination drawings for all equipment rooms, spaces and other areas in which work of two or more trades or subcontractors is to be installed and in which the probability of interference exists, as determined by either the Contractor or the Contracting Officer. Drawings shall show the work of all trades covered, shall be drawn to a scale not smaller than 1/2" = 1'-0" (1:20 metric), and shall show clearly in both plan and elevation that all work can be installed without interference.

3. Work installed without prior approval: Any work installed prior to approval of coordination drawings shall be at the Contractor's risk. Subsequent relocations required to avoid interferences shall be made without additional expense to the Government. In case interference develops, the Contracting Officer will decide which work shall be relocated, regardless of which was installed first.

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C. Coordination of Trades: Coordinate work of different trades so that interference between mechanical, electrical, architectural, and structural work, including existing services, will be avoided and within limits indicated the maximum practical space for operation, repair, removal, and testing of equipment is provided. Keep pipes, ducts, conduit, and the like as close as possible to ceiling slab, walls, and columns to take up a minimum amount of space. Locate pipes, ducts, and equipment so that they do not interfere with the intended use of eyebolts and other lifting devices.

D. Preconstruction Meeting: The Government will conduct a meeting to discuss administrative procedures with the contractor which will be scheduled to occur between the Contract Award and the Notice to Proceed. See Section 01546, "Safety and Health" for requirements of preconstruction safety meeting.

E. Weekly Coordination Meeting: In addition to specific preinstallation meetings and coordination meetings for each major element of work, and regular project meetings for other purposes (as indicated elsewhere in contract documents), hold weekly general project coordination meetings at regularly scheduled times which are convenient for everyone involved. Request representation (at each meeting) by every entity currently involved in coordination or planning for work of the entire project. Conduct meetings in a manner which will resolve coordination problems. Record results of meetings and distribute copies to everyone in attendance and to others affected by decisions or actions resulting from each meeting.

1.3 ADMINISTRATIVE/SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL

A. General: The GC shall provide a General Superintendent and any other administrative and supervisory personnel required for performance of the work.

B. Submittal of Staff Names, Duties: Within 15 days of contract date, submit a listing of Contractor's principal staff assignments and consultants, naming persons and listing their addresses and telephone numbers.

1.5 LIMITATIONS FOR USE OF SITE

A. General: In addition to site utilization limitations and requirements shown on drawings, and indicated by other contract documents, administer allocation of available space equitably among entities needing access and space, so as to produce best overall efficiency in performance of total work of project.

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

B. Occupancy of Premises: The premises will be occupied during performance of work under the contract.

C. Ceremonies: Subject to mutually satisfactory arrangements between the parties of the contract, the

Government may enter the premises during the term of the contract to conduct ceremonies, such as laying the cornerstone or dedication ceremonies, and to occupy temporarily such portions of the premises as may be necessary.

D. Contractor parking: Contractor parking at the loading dock is on “space available” – one car per project. Public parking is also available for a fee, proximate to the O’Neill loading dock.

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J. Materials on the Site: Unless otherwise noted or specified, materials and equipment that are removed and not reused under this contract become the property of the Contractor, and salvage value shall be reflected in the bid.

K. Storage or Sale of Equipment on Site: Storage or sale of excess salvageable material on the site is not permitted. Remove from site.

L. Access to secured / non-tenant bldg areas (phone/electric/mechanical rooms):

Access to secure areas must first be authorized by GSA; contractors must also have HSPD 12 clearance on hand; doors to these rooms will not be left open when not in use

M. Elevator machine room access: Contractors shall at no time enter an elevator machine room without the proper elevator escort.

1.6 SPECIAL REPORTS

A. General: Except as otherwise indicated, submit special reports to the Contracting Officer within one day of occurrence requiring special report, with copy to others affected by occurrence.

B. Reporting Accidents: Refer to Section, "Safety and Health," 01546.

C. Reporting Unusual Events: When an event of unusual and significant nature occurs at site (examples:

visit by news media; extraordinary weather phenomenon), prepare and submit a special report listing chain of events, persons participating, response by Contractor's personnel, evaluation of results or effects, and similar pertinent information. When such events are known or predictable in advance, advise the Contracting Officer in advance at earliest possible date.

1.7 TRADESPERSONS AND WORKMANSHIP STANDARDS

A. General: Instigate and maintain procedures to ensure that persons performing work at site are skilled and knowledgeable in methods and craftsmanship needed to produce required quality-levels for workmanship in completed work. Remove and replace work which does not comply with workmanship standards as specified and as recognized in the construction industry for applications indicated. Remove and replace other work damaged or deteriorated by faulty workmanship or its replacement.

B. Availability of Tradespersons: At each progress or coordination meeting, review availability of tradespersons and projected needs to accomplish work as scheduled. Require each entity employing personnel to report on events which might affect progress of work. Where possible, consider alternatives and take actions to avoid disputes and delays.

1.8 INSPECTIONS, TESTS AND REPORTS (Not Appicable)

1.9 OVERTIME WORK, SUSPENSION OF WORK

A. Overtime Work for Utility Shutdown:

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1. Work which requires the shutdown of any utility serving the building shall be performed outside of normal working hours of the building occupants.

2. Schedule shutdown of a utility at least hours 48 hours in advance with the Contracting Officer or his designated representative.

B. Court Facilities: Coordinate and schedule all work with the Contracting Officer's Representative to prevent any interruption of court activities. The use of any construction equipment of any work that will create noise audible in the courtroom while court is in session will not be permitted. In the event that work is directed to be suspended or interrupted by request of an officer of the courts, and such delays cause a delay in the completion of the contract as a whole, an equitable adjustment in contract time will be made. Obtain written verification of such delays from the Contracting Officer's Representative.

C. Postal Facilities: Unless special permission has been granted in writing by the Contracting Officer, work during the period between December 2 and December 31, wherever Postal Service facilities are involved. The Contractor shall not be entitled to an adjustment of the contract price or the time for performance as a result of such suspension.

D. Internal Revenue Service Facilities: Unless special permission has been granted in writing by the

Contracting Officer, suspend work during the period between March 17 and April 15 wherever Internal Revenue Service facilities are involved. The Contractor shall not be entitled to an adjustment of the contract price or the time for performance as a result of such suspension.

3.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION PROVISIONS

A. Pre-Installation Conferences: Where preinstallation conferences are specified in technical sections, well in advance of installation meet at project site with installers and representatives of manufacturers and fabricators who are involved in or affected by unit of work, and in its coordination or integration with other work which has preceded or will follow. Advise the Contracting Officer of scheduled meeting dates. At each meeting review progress of other work and preparations for particular work under consideration, including requirements of contract documents, options, related change orders, purchases, deliveries, shop drawings, product data; quality control samples, possible conflicts, compatibility problems, time schedules, weather limitations, temporary facilities, space and access limitations, structural limitations, governing regulations, safety, inspection and testing requirements, required performance results, recording requirements, and protection. Record significant discussions of each conference, and record agreements and disagreements, along with final plan of action. Distribute record of meeting promptly to everyone concerned.

1. Do not proceed with the work if associated pre- installation conference cannot be concluded successfully. Instigate actions to resolve impediments to performance of the work, and reconvene conference at earliest date feasible.

B. Installer's Inspection of Conditions: Require Installer of each major unit of work to inspect substrate to receive work, and conditions under which work will be performed, and to report (in writing to

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Contractor) unsatisfactory conditions. Do not proceed with the work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in a manner acceptable to Installer.

C. Manufacturer's Instructions: Where installations include manufactured products, comply with manufacturer's applicable instructions and recommendations for installation, to extent these are more explicit or more stringent than requirements indicated in contract documents.

D. Inspect each item of materials or equipment immediately prior to installation, and reject damaged and defective items.

E. Install work during conditions of temperature, humidity, exposure, forecasted weather, and status of project completion which will ensure best possible results for each unit of work, in coordination with entire work. Isolate each unit of work from no compatible work, as required to prevent deterioration.

F. Coordinate enclosure (closing-in) of work with required inspections and tests, so as to minimize necessity of uncovering work for that purpose.

G. Mounting Heights: Where mounting heights are not indicated, mount individual units of work at industry-recognized standard mounting heights for applications indicated. Refer questionable mounting height choices to the Contracting Officer for final decision.

3.2 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. General: Do not cut-and-patch structural work in a manner resulting in reduction of load-carrying…