Repair Exteriors Building 2 Design-Build Solicitation July 2020.pdf

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This document is a technical report for lead testing of a paint sample from the Natick Soldier Systems Center (NSSC). The sample, labeled "02-302 GRAY PAINT-WIND TUNNEL", was collected on May 13, 2020, and analyzed by SGS North America Inc. The laboratory test results revealed a lead concentration of 108,000 mg/kg, which significantly exceeds the limit of quantitation of 400 mg/kg.

The comprehensive report includes detailed documentation such as a chain of custody, quality control evaluations, and analytical methodology following SW846 6010D and 3050B methods. The sample was processed with a dilution factor of 200, and the analysis was conducted on May 26-27, 2020. The report includes various quality control measurements and meets the requirements of the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program and state-specific certification programs.

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Repair Exteriors, Building 2

U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center

(USASSC),

Natick, Massachusetts

Design-Build Solicitation

July 2020

Repair Exteriors, Building 2, USASSC, Natick, MA

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 41 00 BIDDING SCHEDULE

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 10 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS (STATEMENT OF WORK)

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 22 00 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

01 32 01 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 33 16 DESIGN DATA (DESIGN AFTER AWARD)

01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 01 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 74 19 COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

(C&D) WASTE STREAMS

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

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PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 10 10

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS (STATEMENT OF WORK)

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.3 PROJECT BACKGROUND AND SCOPE

1.3.1 Background

1.3.1.1 General

1.3.1.2 Location

1.3.1.3 Supporting Documents

1.3.2 Scope of Work

1.3.2.1 Contractor Responsibility

1.3.2.2 Attached Drawings

1.3.2.3 Scope of Work Items

1.3.2.3.1 Exterior EIFS

1.3.2.3.2 Entrances

1.3.2.3.3 Loading Docks, Stairs and Ramps

1.3.2.3.4 Windows

1.3.2.3.5 Roof

1.3.2.3.6 Roof Ladder

1.3.2.3.7 Climatic Chambers

1.3.2.3.8 Asbestos, PCB's and Lead Paint

1.3.2.3.9 Bollards

1.3.2.3.10 Remove Steel Frame on Roof

1.3.2.4 Field Verification

1.3.2.5 Specifications

1.3.2.6 Design After Award

1.3.3 Design Documentation

1.3.4 Demolition

1.3.4.1 Notification

1.3.4.2 Building Envelope Demolition

1.3.4.3 Hazardous Materials

1.3.4.4 Temporary Rooftop Equipment Removal

1.3.4.5 Temporary Electrical Removal

1.3.5 Site Work

1.3.5.1 Laydown Area Plan

1.3.5.2 Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan

1.3.5.3 Concrete Service Ramp

1.3.5.4 Bollards

1.3.5.5 Wetland Resource Areas

1.3.6 Structural

1.3.6.1 Foundation System

1.3.6.2 Steel Frame

1.3.6.3 Access Stairs

1.3.6.4 Inspection of Climatic Chamber

1.3.6.5 Stairs and Ramps

1.3.7 Architecture

1.3.7.1 General

1.3.7.2 Existing conditions

1.3.7.3 Accessibility

1.3.7.4 Anti-Terrorism (AT)

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1.3.7.5 Exterior Construction

1.3.7.5.1 Walls

1.3.7.5.2 Insulated Metal Panel Wall Systems

1.3.7.5.3 Colors

1.3.7.5.4 Roof

1.3.7.5.4.1 Low Slope Roofing System

1.3.7.5.4.2 Roof Drains

1.3.7.5.4.3 Roof Curbs

1.3.7.5.4.4 Roof Access

1.3.7.5.5 Thermal and Moisture Protection

1.3.7.5.5.1 General

1.3.7.5.5.2 Air Barrier

1.3.7.5.5.3 Water Resistive Barrier

1.3.7.5.6 Envelope Penetrations

1.3.7.5.7 Moisture Protection

1.3.7.5.8 Joint Sealants

1.3.7.6 Climatic Chambers

1.3.7.7 Openings

1.3.7.7.1 Windows

1.3.7.7.2 Exterior Doors

1.3.7.7.3 Sectional Overhead Doors

1.3.7.7.4 Glazed Doors

1.3.7.7.5 Door Frames

1.3.7.7.6 Hardware

1.3.7.8 Specialties

1.3.7.8.1 Signage

1.3.8 Electrical

1.3.8.1 General

1.3.8.2 Materials and Equipment

1.3.8.3 Power

1.3.8.4 Electrical Service

1.3.8.5 Interior Raceway and Wiring

1.3.8.6 Lighting

1.3.8.7 Grounding and Bonding

1.3.9 Lightning Protection System (LPS)

1.3.9.1 Lightning Risk Assessment

1.3.9.2 Roof-Mounted Components

1.3.9.3 Air Terminals

1.3.9.4 Roof Conductors

1.3.9.5 Down Conductors

1.3.9.6 Grounding

1.3.9.7 Materials

1.3.9.8 Connections and Terminations

1.3.9.9 Fences and Exterior Metal Staircases

1.3.9.10 Surge Protection

1.3.9.11 General Power

1.3.10 Mechanical

1.3.10.1 General

1.3.10.2 Existing Systems

1.3.10.2.1 Equipment Reinstallation

1.3.10.2.2 Equipment Location

1.3.10.3 Ventilation Systems

1.3.10.3.1 Ductwork

1.3.11 Plumbing

1.3.11.1 General

1.3.11.2 Design Considerations

1.3.11.2.1 Pipe Location and Insulation

1.3.11.2.2 Pipe Protection During Construction

1.3.12 Sustainability

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1.3.12.1 LCCA

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 10 10

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS (STATEMENT OF WORK)

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN ARCHITECTURAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (AAMA)

AAMA 502 Field Testing of Newly Installed Fenestration Products

AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE (ACI)

ACI 318 (2014; Errata 1-2 2014; Errata 3-5 2015;

Errata 6 2016; Errata 7-9 2017) Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-14) and Commentary (ACI 318R-14)

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION (AISC)

AISC 360 (2016) Specification for Structural Steel Buildings

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI C2 National Electrical Safety Code

ANSI/DASMA 102 (2018) Specifications for Sectional Overhead-Type Doors

ANSI/SDI A250.8 (2017) Specification for Standard Steel Doors and Frames (SDI-100)

NEC 250 Grounding and Bonding, National Electrical Code, Article 250

NEC 645 Information Technology Equipment

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (ASCE)

ASCE 7 (2017) Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING

ENGINEERS

ASHRAE 90.1 (2013) Energy Standard for Buildings except Low-Rise Residential Buildings

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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

State Specifications (1988) Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges; Supplemental Specifications dated 1 July 2015; Interim Supplemental Specifications Dated 30 September 2018

INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL (ICC)

IBC (2018) International Building Code

IMC (2018) International Mechanical Code

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70 (2017; ERTA 1-2 2017; TIA 17-1; TIA 17-2;

TIA 17-3; TIA 17-4; TIA 17-5; TIA 17-6;

TIA 17-7; TIA 17-8; TIA 17-9; TIA 17-10;

TIA 17-11; TIA 17-12; TIA 17-13; TIA

17-14; TIA 17-15; TIA 17-16; TIA 17-17 )

National Electrical Code

NFPA 780 Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

TI 800-01 (1998) Technical Instructions Design Criteria

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

MIL-HDBK-419A (1987) Grounding, Bonding, and Shielding for Electronic Equipments and Facilities

UFC 1-200-01 DOD Building Code

UFC 1-200-02 (2016; R 2019) High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements, with Change 4

UFC 3-101-01 (2011; with Change 5) Architecture

UFC 3-110-03 (2012; with Change 5) Roofing

UFC 3-190-06 (2004) Protective Paintings and Coatings

UFC 3-201-01 (2018) Civil Engineering

UFC 3-210-10 (2015, R 2017) Low Impact Design, with Change 1

UFC 3-401-01 (2013, R 2015) Mechanical Engineering, with Change 1

UFC 3-410-01 (2004, R 2015) Heating, Ventilating, ad Air Conditioning Systems, with Change 4

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UFC 3-520-01 (2019) Interior Electrical Systems with Change 1

UFC 3-530-01 (2016) Interior and Exterior Lighting Systems and Controls with Change 3

UFC 3-550-01 (2016) Exterior electrical Power Distribution with Change 3, 01November 2019

UFC 3-575-01 Lightning and Static Electricity Protections Systems

UFC 3-600-01 (2018) Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities, with Change 2

UFC 4-010-01 (2018) DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings

UFGS 02 82 00 Asbestos Remediation

UFGS 02 83 00 Lead Remediation

UFGS 22 00 00 Plumbing, General

UFGS 23 00 00 Air Supply, Distribution, Ventilation, and Exhaust Systems

UFGS 26 00 00 Basic Electrical Materials and Methods

UFGS 26 20 00 Interior Distribution System

UFGS 26 41 00 Lightning Protection System

UFGS 26 51 00 Interior Lighting

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL 96 (2016) Standard for Lightning Protection Components

UL 96A (2018) Standard for Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems

UL 467 (2013; Reprint Jun 2017) UL Standard for Safety Grounding and Bonding Equipment

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

10 CFR 436 Federal Energy Management and Planning Programs

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

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SD-05 Design Data

Calculations for the Existing Roof System; G, DO

Submit calculations signed and sealed, by a Registered Professional Engineer, confirming that the existing roof system (slab, and beams) is adequate for the mechanical equipment.

Locations and Types of Deficiencies; G, DO

Perform an inspection of the climatic chambers using visual and nondestructive testing methods and submit a report signed and sealed by a Registered Professional Engineer showing the locations and types of deficiencies with recommended repairs and recommended protective coatings.

Wind Uplift Calculations; G, DO

Submit licensed engineer's wind uplift calculations and substantiating data to validate any non-rated roof system.

1.3 PROJECT BACKGROUND AND SCOPE

1.3.1 Background

1.3.1.1 General

The Natick Climatic Chambers Building was built in 1952, a single story structure, approximately 38,880 sq. ft. in size. The building is one of the oldest buildings on the NSSC base and includes two (2) climatic chambers. The building is located in the Cold War era historic district at Natick. Throughout the life of the building, there have been many updates to the electrical and mechanical systems, as well as modernizations to the exterior.

The original structure is of reinforced concrete and currently includes a black EPDM roof. The climatic chambers are constructed of painted metal, exposed to the elements. The chambers are showing signs of corrosion and have moss growing on the north facing exposures.

In 1993, the building shell, including the roof, was upgraded. The exterior walls were surfaced with the EIFS (Exterior Finish Insulation System) system with 2" of rigid insulation over the original concrete wall finish.

1.3.1.2 Location

The existing site is constrained on the north, east and west sides by existing roads and to the south by an existing parking lot, which will remain unchanged as a result of this project.

1.3.1.3 Supporting Documents

Appendix A - Schematic Drawings and Record Drawings

- Schematic drawings including Plans and Elevations

- Record drawings including Plans and Elevations dated 1952 and 1993

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Appendix B - Natick Soldier Systems Center Design Guide

Appendix C - Asbestos, PCB and paint reports and test results

Appendix D - SHPO Memorandum of Agreement, dated 2013

1.3.2 Scope of Work

1.3.2.1 Contractor Responsibility

The Contractor shall be responsible for performing all design, construction and installing/relocating equipment as outlined in this Statement of Work (SOW) and the following attachments.

1.3.2.2 Attached Drawings

The attached drawings are developed to a schematic level and providing programmatic information only, and exterior finishes. It is the intent of the drawings to provide preliminary direction and program for the Contractor's design build team; they are not intended to be design drawings and cannot be used as construction documents. Code requirements must be evaluated by the Design-Build Contractor. The contractor is responsible to complete the building design and the construction documents to satisfy all requirements set by the RFP documents. These RFP documents do not relieve the Contractor from providing all requirements for a fully functional facility. The design must meet all applicable codes and standards as well as all requirements set by Natick Soldier Systems Center (NSSC) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).

1.3.2.3 Scope of Work Items

The project shall generally consist of the following scope of work:

1.3.2.3.1 Exterior EIFS

Removal of all exterior existing EIFS system. Replace exterior facade with new exterior metal wall paneling system. Refer to Appendix A for schematic drawings.

1.3.2.3.2 Entrances

Replace all existing doors with new storefront, loading doors, and man doors.

1.3.2.3.3 Loading Docks, Stairs and Ramps

Demolition of existing exterior concrete stairs and ramps and replaced in kind with ramps or stairs, as appropriate, to include new railings. Repair existing deteriorated concrete loading docks and stairs on north facade.

1.3.2.3.4 Windows

Replace all windows with Anti-Terrorism (AT) compliant glazing and frames.

1.3.2.3.5 Roof

Remove existing EPDM roof down to deck and replace with new roofing system.

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1.3.2.3.6 Roof Ladder

Remove existing exterior roof ladder and provide new access controlled metal access stair to roof.

1.3.2.3.7 Climatic Chambers

Clean and refinish climatic chambers. Replace fence and gate.

1.3.2.3.8 Asbestos, PCB's and Lead Paint

Asbestos, PCB and paint abatement, refer to Appendix C for reports and test results.

1.3.2.3.9 Bollards

Provide new steel encased concrete bollards at all loading door entrances.

1.3.2.3.10 Remove Steel Frame on Roof

Remove existing steel frame on roof supporting the mechanical equipment and evaluate the existing roof to handle the load of the rooftop equipment.

1.3.2.4 Field Verification

Contractor shall thoroughly field verify existing conditions, equipment, measurements and dimensions prior to any design and construction activities.

1.3.2.5 Specifications

The specifications are select specifications provided to define minimum performance and quality standards required in further design development.

It is the intent of the specifications to provide performance requirements for the Contractor's design-build team; they are not intended to be complete and cannot be used as construction documents. The contractor is responsible to provide full construction document specifications that meet or exceed the performance requirements of the RFP documents including NSSC and USACE requirements. The standards and codes referenced in the narrative set the minimum performance requirements for the Contractor's specifications. The intent of the specifications are to improve on those listed standards to provide a better quality of construction.

1.3.2.6 Design After Award

Prepare comprehensive design packages as specified in Specification Section 01 33 16 DESIGN DATA (DESIGN AFTER AWARD). The Contractor shall comply with all requirements stipulated in Specification Section 01 33 16 DESIGN DATA (DESIGN AFTER AWARD) as well as requirements of the following paragraphs. Elements of the design shall include, but not limited to:

Prepare 35% Design Development Level submittal as called out in Specification Section 01 33 16 DESIGN DATA (DESIGN AFTER AWARD).

Prepare 95% and Final and Design Complete submittals as called out in Specification Section 01 33 16 DESIGN DATA (DESIGN AFTER AWARD).

Prepare complete signed and sealed construction documents (100% back-check) as called out in Specification Section 01 33 16 DESIGN DATA

(DESIGN AFTER AWARD).

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1.3.3 Design Documentation

See 01 33 16 DESIGN DATA (DESIGN AFTER AWARD).

1.3.4 Demolition

1.3.4.1 Notification

Prior to demolition, NSSC shall be notified to mark any underground utilities.

1.3.4.2 Building Envelope Demolition

Provide all demolition associated with replacing the building envelope, to include windows, doors, EIFS, EPDM roof, and rust and paint on climatic chambers. Review all as-built information.

1.3.4.3 Hazardous Materials

Prior to demolition, hazardous materials impacted by the project shall be abated from the buildings. Asbestos (ACM) evaluation and testing have been conducted in 2012 and on the roof in March 2020 for the building, see documents in Appendix C. The evaluation report states that the following materials were found and assumed to contain asbestos: exterior door caulking, loading door glazing, and south facade window caulking.

Lead testing was conducted in May 2020 on the climatic chambers, showing positive results for the paint on the exterior of the chambers. See Appendix C, Asbestos, PCB and paint reports and test results.

The Contractor shall retain qualified professional to undertake Haz-Mat evaluation on areas directly impacted by this contract. Prepare and submit a memorandum outlining the evaluation findings and mitigation approach on positive readings. Mitigation approaches shall meet or exceed requirements stipulated in the respective UFGS specifications. Prepare specification Sections UFGS 02 82 00 ASBESTOS REMEDIATION and UFGS 02 83 00 LEAD REMEDIATION to be included in the overall project specification.

1.3.4.4 Temporary Rooftop Equipment Removal

Project scope includes temporary disconnecting, removal and re-installation of existing rooftop mechanical equipment.

1.3.4.5 Temporary Electrical Removal

Contractor shall be responsible for removing and/or relocated all wall mounted conduit and lighting to remain as required to install new exterior finish system.

1.3.5 Site Work

1.3.5.1 Laydown Area Plan

Prior to the start of work the contractor shall, in cooperation with the Resident Engineer and the Garrison DPW, develop a plan for use of available space for laydown operations in close proximity to the work area. This plan shall be part of the "Construction Site Plan" required by Subpart CONSTRUCTION SITE PLAN of Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION

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FACILITIES AND CONTROLS.

1.3.5.2 Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan

Prior to commencing construction activities or delivery of materials to the site, the Contractor shall submit an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for review and acceptance by the Contracting Officer. The Erosion and Sediment Control Plan shall be submitted as part of the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN required by Subpart ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN of Section 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS. The Erosion and Sediment Control Plan shall be kept current during construction and maintained onsite by the Contractor. The Erosion and Sediment Control Plan shall detail how the site will be protected during construction to prevent sediment-laden water and non-storm water discharges from leaving the site and limits of work.

1.3.5.3 Concrete Service Ramp

The Contractor shall provide a new concrete service ramp at the southwest corner of the building connecting to the existing man door. Refer to Structural section for concrete and reinforcing requirements. Refer to Appendix A, Schematic Drawings for locations of all required work. All Civil Engineering and site design shall conform to UFC 3-201-01. All construction materials used for site work shall conform to the State Specifications.

1.3.5.4 Bollards

The Contractor shall provide new steel encased concrete bollards at all loading door entrances.

1.3.5.5 Wetland Resource Areas

No wetland resource areas are to be impacted.

1.3.6 Structural

Existing building is a single story reinforced concrete structure with two

(2) steel framed climatic chambers. Concrete roof deck spans between concrete beams and the beams span to concrete columns. Several large pieces of mechanical equipment are supported by a structural steel frame on the rooftop, which spans to the concrete columns. Stiffened steel sheets and plates create the exterior of the climatic chambers. The plates span to steel girders and steel columns.

1.3.6.1 Foundation System

The foundation system consists of shallow perimeter spread footing along the exterior and individual spread footing under interior columns and suspended slab piers. Ground floor slab is an elevated concrete slab above a crawl space and in some locations a slab on grade.

1.3.6.2 Steel Frame

Remove the structural steel HVAC support frame on the roof and submit calculations for the existing roof system signed and sealed by a Registered Professional Engineer, confirming that the existing roof system (slab, and beams) is adequate for the mechanical equipment. If the existing roof system is found to be overstressed by the mechanical equipment reinforce the roof as required to support the mechanical equipment. A new steel

SECTION 01 10 10 Page 11 frame on the roof is not an option. All reinforcing shall be hidden from view. Roof curb selection shall be coordinated with the Mechanical engineer and Architect.

1.3.6.3 Access Stairs

Coordinate with the Architect in the design and support of new access stairs.

1.3.6.4 Inspection of Climatic Chamber

Perform an inspection of the climatic chambers using visual and nondestructive testing methods, submit a report signed and sealed, by a Registered Professional Engineer, showing the locations and types of deficiencies with recommended repairs and recommended protective coatings.

Repair areas of deficiencies in the climatic chambers and provide a protective coating system on the exterior of the climatic chambers.

1.3.6.5 Stairs and Ramps

Coordinate with the Civil Engineer and Architect in the design and support of new concrete stairs and ramps. Concrete and rebar shall conform to the standards in ACI 318.

1.3.7 Architecture

1.3.7.1 General

All new construction shall use non-combustible components, and shall conform to the requirements of the IBC, NFPA and UFC 3-600-01. Where code requirements conflict, the most stringent requirement shall apply. All materials shall be durable and easily maintained so as not to require periodic repainting or refinishing.

1.3.7.2 Existing conditions

The existing building is approximately 38,880 square feet and is one of the oldest buildings on Natick Soldier Systems Center installation. The building is located in the Cold War era historic district at Natick.

The original structure is of reinforced concrete and currently is enclosed by an exterior insulation finishing system (EIFS) and a multi-level black EPDM roof.

The existing punch windows and loading dock doors on the south elevation are original to the building. They do not provide a tight barrier and do not meet current AT requirements. The existing ribbon windows and storefront entry on the north elevation were replaced in 1993, however do not meet current AT requirements.

The climatic chambers are constructed of painted metal, exposed to the elements. The chambers are in good working order, but have corroded on all sides and are in need of treatment and repainting.

The building is currently in use and will remain occupied and functional for the duration of construction.

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1.3.7.3 Accessibility

The facility will be accessed by civilian and military personnel.

Therefore, the building must comply with the ABA Accessibility Standards.

The facility has an existing ABA compliant ramp at the main building entrance. This will be maintained as the ABA entrance. Refer to UFC 1-200-01 for additional information on accessibility requirements.

1.3.7.4 Anti-Terrorism (AT)

The project will be designed to comply with UFC 4-010-01, DoD Minimum Anti-Terrorism Standards for Buildings including the latest revision, for a building meeting the following description:

a. Facility within a Controlled Perimeter: Yes

b. Risk Category: II

c. Applicable Level of Protection: Low

The Design Build Contractor must submit design calculations demonstrating the project's compliance with AT requirements for windows and doors. A detailed narrative demonstrating the design's compliance with all AT standards is required within the Design Analysis that must be submitted with each design submission.

1.3.7.5 Exterior Construction

Exterior envelope design shall follow requirements and criteria of UFC 3-101-01 Chapter 3 Building Envelope Requirements as a minimum. The building envelope must be designed to comply with or exceed ASHRAE 90.1.

The building envelope shall be designed to control the transfer of heat, air, moisture, light/radiation, and noise. Design each control strategy holistically and use an integrated approach. Insulation shall be of R-value as required by ASHRAE 90.1 as a minimum and as part of a high performing building envelope to assist in achieving reducing energy usage.

1.3.7.5.1 Walls

The existing EIFS system shall be removed in its entirety. The existing concrete walls are to remain and shall be prepped for a new wall enclosure system.

1.3.7.5.2 Insulated Metal Panel Wall Systems

New exterior wall systems shall take into account the adjacent existing Buildings 1 and 3, which are part of the Cold War historic district. For shop fabricated wall systems with integral insulation, provide with shop fabricated expansion control.

Face and liner sheets shall be G90 galvanized sheet steel meeting ASTM A653/A653M grade 37 or better, structural quality coil coated per ASTM A755/A755M, and shall be 22 gauge or thicker. Panels shall be embossed, striated, or planked per manufacturer’s standard options and have concealed fasteners. The insulation shall be foamed in place polyisocyanurate of a thickness adequate to meet ASHRAE 90.1 - IP requirements.

All standard trim, coping, and flashing shall be included to frame around all doors, windows, appurtenances, and louvers. The finish shall be a fluoropolymer three coat system: 0.8 mil primer with 0.8 mil 70% PVDF fluoropolymer color coat and 0.8 mil 70% percent PVDF fluoropolymer clear

SECTION 01 10 10 Page 13 coat meeting AAMA 621.

Replacement in kind with new EIFS system is not acceptable.

1.3.7.5.3 Colors

Colors shall be chosen with the original design in mind, to reflect the requirements of the SHPO Memorandum of Agreement, dated 2013 (Appendix D).

1.3.7.5.4 Roof

Provide a watertight roof system compatible with the facility function construction, and service conditions. Provide complete roof system design and construction services for the entire new roof system, including all ancillary and incidental work necessary for a complete, new, watertight roof system installation including, but not limited to, cover board, blocking, flashings, coping and sealants.. See electrical scope for lightning protection requirements.

Provide a Pre-Design Roofing Conference and Pre-Roofing conference to assure roof design and construction is properly coordinated before construction begins. Design shall include detailed analysis of the existing roof deck, insulation and structure. Analysis shall include a test cut of the existing roof system to determine the composition of the existing roofing system. Refer to UFC 3-110-03 Roofing, UFC 3-101-01 Architecture, and UFC 1-200-01 DOD Building Code for additional roofing requirements.

The project team shall consist of a Registered Roof Consultant, or a registered PE, or RA that derives his or her or in-house time charges or principal income from roofing design on the quality control staff of the Design-Build team.

1.3.7.5.4.1 Low Slope Roofing System

Wind Uplift - The complete roof covering assembly shall be rated and installed to resist wind loads calculated in accordance with ASCE 7 and validated by uplift resistance testing in accordance with Factory Mutual (FM) test procedures. Do not install non-rated systems except as approved by the Contracting Officer. Submit licensed engineer's wind uplift calculations and substantiating data to validate any non-rated roof system. Base wind uplift measurements based on a design wind speed of 105 mph in accordance with ASCE 7 and/or other applicable building code requirements.

Low slope roofing systems that are acceptable include ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), single ply membrane (min. 90 mil), and weldable thermoplastic plolyvinyl chloride (PVC) single-ply membrane (min 60 mil).

Roofing membrane shall be fully adhered. Mechanically fastened membranes are not allowed. Built-up roofing system is not acceptable.

Meet the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers ASHRAE 90.1, Chapter 5 values for cool roofing. Roof membrane color: white, with SRI minimum 78, to meet sustainable design requirements.

Insulation - Provide roof insulation values no less than in accordance with UFC 1-200-02and UFC 3-110-03.

For fastening roof insulation on low-slope membrane roofs, fasteners must be placed to withstand and obtain an uplift pressure of 90 pounds per

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Roofing membrane shall run continuous form low roof up and over high roof.

Adhere membrane to existing concrete wall. Provide new pre-treated wood blocking, as necessary.

Roof shall have minimum 20 year warranty.

1.3.7.5.4.2 Roof Drains

All roof drains shall be inspected and replaced if deemed in disrepair.

1.3.7.5.4.3 Roof Curbs

Provide new roof curbs for all existing rooftop equipment. New curbs shall complying with UFC 3-110-03 Coordinate with Structural and Mechanical.

1.3.7.5.4.4 Roof Access

Design and construct new roof access stair. Stair must be equipped with lockable gate and paneling to a sufficient height to prevent unauthorized access. Coordinate with structural engineer for location and necessary supports to ensure structural integrity.

1.3.7.5.5 Thermal and Moisture Protection

1.3.7.5.5.1 General

Provide continuous insulation, vapor retarder, water-resistive barrier, and air barrier to meet or exceed requirements of project's energy savings requirements as indicated by applicable ASHRAE 90.1 calculations called for in UFC 1-200-02 High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements, and meeting minimum building envelope insulation requirements of UFC 3-101-01 Architecture.

1.3.7.5.5.2 Air Barrier

Installation of a new air barrier system is a requirement of this project.

Provide continuous air barrier to control air leakage into and out of conditioned spaces. The air barrier must encompass all elements of the facility that are to the outside environment or outside environmental conditions, excluding the climatic chambers. Permanently seal penetrations through the air barrier, joints in the air barrier, adjoining construction, and transitions to different air barrier materials.

Perform Air Barrier Performance Testing prior to start of construction to determine baseline for comparison to test after construction complete.

1.3.7.5.5.3 Water Resistive Barrier

Provide a continuous water resistive barrier in accordance with UFC 3-101-01, Architecture. The water resistive barrier must resist liquid (bulk) water from being absorbed into the back-up wall assembly if water leaks, penetrates, or seeps past the exterior enclosure cladding system.

Provide a vapor pressure analysis and hydrothermal analysis in accordance with UFC 3-101-01 Architecture. Determine if a moisture barrier/vapor retarder is required and where it would be located.

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Include analysis and conclusion in the design analysis for the project, refer to Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

Include written and graphic descriptions of exterior enclosure barrier materials and location within the wall as a part of the Contractor provided design analysis. Identify in the analysis the continuous boundary limits of the air barrier and of the zone or zones to be field tested for building air tightness.

Provide contract drawings that indicate each exterior enclosure barrier location and the materials that make up the barriers. Detail the following barrier conditions:

1. Typical conditions at wall sections.

2. Barrier treatment at wall openings.

3. Intersections with other exterior enclosure assemblies and materials. Include intersections at roof and floors.

4. Intersections with counter flashing.

5. Inside and outside corners.

6. Preservation of air and water tightness at anchors for materials that cover the barrier.

7. Treatment to seal barrier penetrations such as conduits, pipes, electric boxes, and fixtures.

8. Indicate air barrier perimeter, if facility is segmented into areas that are not within the air barrier envelope.

1.3.7.5.6 Envelope Penetrations

All new penetrations through the exterior roof and walls shall be properly flashed and detailed to prevent infiltration of air and water.

1.3.7.5.7 Moisture Protection

Damp-proofing shall be provided on all new walls or other building components that are subject to high humidity or dampness as required.

Sealants shall be non-staining, have low VOC content, and be compatible with the surfaces on which they are being applied.

1.3.7.5.8 Joint Sealants

Provide exterior application of joint sealants to seal joints and prepare for finish material installation.

1.3.7.6 Climatic Chambers

Sandblast, clean, and paint climatic chambers. Chambers shall be primed and painted to preserve the metal and mitigate further corrosion. Choose paint and treatment in accordance with UFC 3-190-06 Protective Paintings and Coatings.

Repair chambers as necessary, see Structural.

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1.3.7.7 Openings

1.3.7.7.1 Windows

Provide new windows in current locations that match the original look.

Windows must meet anti-terrorism requirements.

Provide windows designed and constructed in accordance with UFC 4-010-01 DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings.

Provide a mock-up of one window unit for the project to be used for a field mock-up test of compliance with the American Architectural Manufacturers Association AAMA 502 Method A and Method B.

Provide clear glass, insulating glass units, laminated glass, tempered glass, bullet resisting glass, acrylic sheet glazing, polycarbonate sheet glazing, or fragment retention type glazing as required by final design and the AT requirements.

Storefronts shall be aluminum, with low-E insulated glazing and thermal-break frames. Storefronts shall meet AT requirements.

1.3.7.7.2 Exterior Doors

Provide solid door assemblies. Exterior doors and frames must be non-corroding and painted to match existing.

Provide solid steel door assemblies other than at the main storefront/curtainwall entrance including heavy-duty, non-corroding painted, insulated doors with frames and hardware.

Provide Extra Heavy Duty Doors - American National Standards Institute/Steel Door Institute ANSI/SDI A250.8, Level 3, physical performance Level A, Model 1.

Provide door glazing that matches the existing window glazing.

Provide blast resistant doors where required by AT requirements.

Large steel loading doors at north facade of building are to remain.

Contractor shall clean and reseal exiting doors. Contractor shall replace existing overhang ensuring new installation prevents infiltration from wild life.

1.3.7.7.3 Sectional Overhead Doors

At existing locations, provide sectional overhead doors that are both manually and electrically operated. Doors and operations shall match existing look and controls. Doors shall consist of multiple sections set one behind the other. Arrange door operation and travel so that sections arrive simultaneously at the full open position. Sections shall stack vertically in a compact group above the head of the opening. Provide doors with counterweights. Doors, components, and methods of installation shall be designed in accordance with AISC 360 and ANSI/DASMA 102.

1.3.7.7.4 Glazed Doors

Provide Exterior Glazed Doors and Entrances System; including aluminum

SECTION 01 10 10 Page 17 framed door assemblies with insulated, glazing, frames, and hardware compatible with other buildings on the installation and wall opening elements such as lintels, sills, through-wall flashings, and joint sealers.

1.3.7.7.5 Door Frames

Remove and replace the frame for the new vestibule door. Provide frames for all other new doors. Frames shall comply with ANSI/SDI A250.8, and shall be hollow metal, minimum Level 3, 16 gauge, with continuously welded mitered corners and seamless face joints. Frames shall be factory finished to match existing.

1.3.7.7.6 Hardware

Provide the services of a certified door hardware consultant to prepare the door hardware schedule and coordinate all requirements for hardware with the Contracting Officer.

Provide heavy-duty hardware of ANSI/BMHA Grade 1 installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Finish to match existing. Provide automatic hydraulic closers and egress function hardware on all doors. Double-swing doors shall be provided with pivots. Doors shall be provided with protective door plates, bumpers, heavy duty hinges. Provide automatic hydraulic closers and egress function hardware on all doors.

1.3.7.8 Specialties

1.3.7.8.1 Signage

Reinstall existing signage and graphics.

1.3.8 Electrical

1.3.8.1 General

The electrical scope of work includes providing new and replacing existing light fixtures at the main entrance and all exit doors, as well as over-head loading dock doors. Disconnect, make safe, and remove existing flood lighting. Store safely and reinstall in same locations after exterior building work is completed. Existing branch circuit wiring and fixture control shall remain and be reused. Provide power to associated controls and motors for new over-head doors being replaced. The scope also includes providing a lightning protection system on the roof to include bonding fences, exterior metal staircase, and other equipment on the roof as required by NFPA 780 and all applicable codes. Provide surge protective devices on all the electrical services entering the building per NFPA 780. The lightning protection system design shall meet UFC 3-575-01 Lightning and Static electricity Protections Systems. This project also includes electrical connections for raise/lower for electric loading dock garage doors that are being replaced.

Included in this project shall be the disconnection, make safe and reconnection of all roof mounted equipment as part of the new roof scope of this project.

Inspect existing rooftop electrical conduit and wire and replace as required. Conduit, whether new or existing, shall be placed on new recycled rubber roof blocks.

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The Contractor shall edit Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) as appropriate to the scope of work for the project to include UFGS 26 00 00

BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS, UFGS 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION

SYSTEM, UFGS 26 41 00 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM and UFGS 26 51 00

INTERIOR LIGHTING.

1.3.8.2 Materials and Equipment

Materials, equipment and devices shall, as a minimum, meet the requirements of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) where UL standards are established for those items. Materials and associated design and installation shall meet or exceed the minimum standards specified in the applicable UFCs. The Designer of Record (DOR) shall use the Unified Facility Guide Specifications (UFGS) as template to prepare the project specific specifications. Use the latest editions or where applicable the superseding documents. The designers of record shall edit and expand the appropriate specifications to ensure that all project design requirements, current code requirements, regulatory requirements, and UFCs are met.

Specifications shall clearly identify, where appropriate, specific products chosen to meet the contract requirements such as manufacturers' brand names and model numbers or similar product information. The use of shop or field fabricated electrical equipment assemblies that are not manufacturer's standard catalog products or do not conform to the industry and technical society standards are not acceptable.

Electrical systems, including, but not limited to, interior and exterior building mounted lighting, and a lightning protection system shall be designed to comply with the documents listed in applicable criteria. Use utilization voltages for lighting to match the existing. Voltage drop shall not exceed the maximum allowed per ASHRAE 90.1. Transient voltage surge protection shall be provided on service equipment.

1.3.8.3 Power

Electrical equipment and installation shall adhere to the latest National Electrical Code, NFPA and UFC requirements.

1.3.8.4 Electrical Service

Main service to the building is via three (3) electrical services. They are 4160volt, 480volt and 208volt. The existing electrical service entrances are located in the Basement.

1.3.8.5 Interior Raceway and Wiring

Install all wiring in raceways unless specifically required otherwise by code or UFC. Minimum size conduit permitted is 3/4inch. Provide an insulated green equipment grounding conductor for all circuits installed in raceways. Conceal raceways above ceilings and in finished areas that have finished walls or finished surfaces. Refer to Table 2-1 in UFC 3-520-01 for approved raceway types and their limitations of use. Unless otherwise required by code or UFC, wiring shall be insulated copper conductors in conduit. Branch circuit conductors shall not be smaller than No. 12 AWG.

Conductor terminations, as well as conductors, must be rated for the operating temperature of the circuit.

All conduit shall be concealed in walls, floor or ceiling except only where absolutely necessary. All conduit and electrical chords shall be located up off the floor to facilitate floor cleaning and shall be supported from

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All wires shall be copper stranded type THHN/THWN unless otherwise noted.

Minimum wiring shall be copper #12 AWG except where noted. Aluminum wire is not allowed.

All switches, receptacles and plugs shall be commercial grade except where noted.

No wiring shall be Type NM or "Romex".

MC cable where used shall be anchored per electric code.

1.3.8.6 Lighting

The design and construction of interior and exterior lighting shall be in accordance with but not limited to, NFPA 70, UFC 3-530-01 Interior and Exterior Lighting Systems and Controls, the fundamentals and recommendations of the IES Lighting Handbook, EPAct-2005 and Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) for lighting products.

Lighting control requirements for the exterior lighting shall be photocell in conjunction with a programmable astronomical timeclock.

New lighting fixtures shall be LED. Contractor shall provide fixture, lamp, driver, and switch/control device that ensure compatibility and operability between devices. Provide vandal resistant, UL listed for wet location, exterior lights at all doors and at main building entrance as well as the loading dock doors.

Light fixtures at main entrance and all exit doors shall be the same.

Light fixtures shall keep in character of the building per the original building design. Light fixtures at the main entrance shall be substantial in scale with respect to the entrance. The light fixtures at the exit doors shall be a smaller scaled version of the fixtures at the main entrance.

Note Appendix D memo of Understanding with SHPO for coordination of requirements.

Each exterior light fixture shall have the capability of emergency operation. Emergency lighting shall be achieved by providing emergency battery drivers.

1.3.8.7 Grounding and Bonding

The design of modification to the existing grounding and bonding, shall be in accordance with, but not limited to, NFPA 70, NESC, UFC 3-520-01 Interior Electrical Systems, MIL-HDBK-419A Vol. 1, Grounding, Bonding, and Shielding for Electronic Equipment and Facilities Basic Theory, MIL-HDBK-419A Vol. 2, Grounding, Bonding, and Shielding for Electronic Equipment and Facilities Applications, TI 800-01, Design Criteria. All exposed non-current carrying metallic parts of electrical equipment, metallic raceway systems, grounding conductors and the neutral conductor of the wiring system shall be grounded, except where specifically indicated otherwise by code or UFC. The ground connection shall be made as required by Article 250 of the NEC. All grounding electrodes, data communication system, underground metal water piping shall be bonded together in accordance with NEC 250. For data communication systems, and grounding

SECTION 01 10 10 Page 20 shall comply with NEC 250 to minimize objectionable current over grounding conductors. Grounding shall comply with NEC 250 and NEC 645 to minimize electronic noise. Interior wiring grounding shall also comply with UFC 3-520-01. Size of grounding electrode and equipment grounding conductors shall be in accordance with NEC 250.

1.3.9 Lightning Protection System (LPS)

Evaluate planned facility modifications and additions, and determine LPS requirements. The resulting lightning protection system for the whole facility shall be addressed in the planning and design stages. Confirm all details of work, verify all dimensions in field, and advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancy before performing work. Obtain prior approval of Contracting Officer before changing the design.

1.3.9.1 Lightning Risk Assessment

Provide a risk assessment in accordance with NFPA 780 Annex L and document the required level of protection. Document reduced or enhanced requirements resulting from engineering decisions and good engineering practice.

1.3.9.2 Roof-Mounted Components

Coordinate with the roofing manufacturer and provide certification that the roof manufacturer's warranty is not violated by the installation methods for air terminals and roof conductors.

1.3.9.3 Air Terminals

Provide solid air terminals with a blunt tip. Tubular air terminals are not permitted. Support air terminals more than 600 mm 24 inches in length by suitable brace, supported at not less than one-half the height of the terminal.

Air terminals installed on "rubber" (EPDM) type roofs shall use adhesive shoes with adhesive approved by the roof manufacturer. In areas of snow and/or constant wind, ensure that a section of roofing material is first glued to the roof and then the air terminal is glued to it unless the roof manufacturer recommends another solution. This section of roofing material shall be a minimum 1 square foot.

1.3.9.4 Roof Conductors

Use adhesive shoes with adhesive approved by the roof manufacturer when installing roof conductors on "rubber" (EPDM) type roofs.

1.3.9.5 Down Conductors

Do not install down conductors inside down spouts.

Protect exposed down conductors from physical damage as required by NFPA

780. Use Schedule 80 PVC to protect down conductors. Paint the Schedule 80 PVC to match the surrounding surface with paint that is approved for use on

PVC.

1.3.9.6 Grounding

Determine the type and number of ground rods to be used based on local

SECTION 01 10 10 Page 21 conditions and earth resistivity data. Provide ground rods made of copper-clad steel conforming to conform to UL 467.

Apply UFC 3-550-01 for general grounding system requirements. Include the following additional requirements for the LPS:

A. Terminate each down conductor to a grounding electrode dedicated to the LPS. This termination shall be a ground rod.

B. Extend driven ground rods vertically into the existing undisturbed earth for a distance of not less 10 feet. Set ground rods not less than 3 feet and not more than 8 feet, from the structure foundation, and at least beyond the drip line for the facility. After the completed installation, measure the total resistance to ground using the fall-of-potential method described in IEEE 81. Maximum allowed resistance of a driven ground rod is 25 ohms, under normally dry conditions.

C. As an exception to performing the side flash calculations required by NFPA 780, the 6 foot bonding requirement allowed by UL 96A can be used.

D. Bond metal ladders to the system at both the upper and lower ends of each ladder.

1.3.9.7 Materials

Do not use a combination of materials that forms an electrolytic couple of such nature that corrosion is accelerated in the presence of moisture.

Where unusual conditions exist which would cause corrosion of conductors, provide conductors with protective coatings, such as tin or lead, or oversize conductors. Where a mechanical hazard is involved, increase conductor size to compensate for the hazard or protect conductors. When metallic conduit or tubing is provided, electrically bond conductor to conduit or tubing at the upper and lower ends by clamp type connectors or welds (including exothermic). All lightning protection components, such as bonding plates, air terminals, air terminal supports and braces, chimney bands, clips, connector fittings, and fasteners are to comply with the requirements of UL 96 classes as applicable.

Provide copper conductors, except where aluminum conductors are required for connection to aluminum equipment.

1.3.9.8 Connections and Terminations

Provide connectors for splicing conductors that conform to UL 96, class as applicable. Conductor connections can be made by clamps or welds (including exothermic). Provide style and size connectors required for the installation.

Provide connector fittings for "end-to-end", "Tee", or "Y" splices that conform to NFPA 780 and UL 96.

1.3.9.9 Fences and Exterior Metal Staircases

Bond metal fence and gate systems and exterior metal staircases to the lightning protection system whenever the fence or gate or exterior metal staircases are within 6 feet of any part of the lightning protection system in accordance with ANSI C2.

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1.3.9.10 Surge Protection

Provide surge protective devices for all systems identified in NFPA 780.

Refer to UFC 3-520-01 for the requirements.

Provide appropriate class surge protective device at the main service entrance.

In addition to the requirements for NFPA 780, note that this building has three (3) separate electric service entrances. One each at 4160volt, 480volt and 208volt. Coordinate surge protective device requirements accordingly.

1.3.9.11 General Power

Provide new branch circuit wiring and control wiring to new electric over-head doors. Re-use existing conduit back to power source. Provide required disconnect and reconnect to overhead door controllers. Note there is an exterior controller that shall be replaced and requires electrical coordination.

1.3.10 Mechanical

1.3.10.1 General

The mechanical scope of work includes placing existing HVAC equipment on curbs of the new roof. Mechanical design shall meet IMC, UFC 3-401-01 Mechanical Engineering and UFC 3-410-01 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems. The Contractor shall edit UFGS specifications as appropriate to the scope of work for the project to include UFGS 23 00 00 Air Supply, Distribution, Ventilation, and Exhaust Systems.

1.3.10.2 Existing Systems

Existing equipment located on the roof include air handling equipment serving different spaces throughout…

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