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This document is a comprehensive technical specification for a fire monitoring system replacement project at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in Tennessee. The project involves designing and installing new fire alarm and mass notification systems across multiple buildings, with the basis of design being MONACO radio-based fire reporting equipment. Key requirements include replacing existing fire alarm systems with addressable systems, installing radio transmitters and base station receiving equipment, and ensuring full integration with the base-wide fire reporting network.
The technical specifications cover detailed installation requirements for fire alarm control units, manual stations, smoke and heat detectors, notification appliances, and radio transmission equipment. The project includes comprehensive testing, documentation, and training requirements, with specific qualifications mandated for installers and technicians. The contractor must provide a complete system that complies with NFPA 72, UFC standards, and base-specific requirements, including provisions for mass notification, elevator recall, and comprehensive system monitoring. The project also requires extensive documentation, including as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and on-site training for base personnel.
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T Y P E B - 3 F I N A L
Repair/Upgrade Fire Monitoring
Systems Basewide Project Number PSXE172005
Specifications
Prepared for
134th Civil Engineering Squadron
Tennessee Air National Guard
McGhee Tyson ANG Base
May 2023
CH2M HILL – HDR JV
241 Taylor Street, Suite 100
Dayton Ohio, 45402
CERTIFICATIONS PAGE
PROJECT TITLE:
AGENCY:
LOCATIONS:
ANG PROJECT NUMBER:
Repair Fire Monitoring Systems Basewide
TN Air National Guard
McGhee Tyson ANG Base, TN
PSXE172005
Project Manager Division 1
Fire Protection Engineer Division 2
Repair Fire Monitoring Systems Type B-3 Final McGhee Tyson ANG Base, TN May 2023
PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS
DI VI SI ON 01 - GENERAL REQUI REMENTS
01 11 00 08/15 SUMMARY OF WORK
01 14 00 11/11 WORK RESTRICTIONS
01 30 00 11/20 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
01 32 01.00 10 02/15 PROJECT SCHEDULE
01 33 00 08/18 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
01 35 26 11/20 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
01 42 00 02/19 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS
01 45 00.00 10 11/16 QUALITY CONTROL
01 50 00 11/20 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND
CONTROLS
01 57 19 11/15 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS
01 74 19 02/19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND
DISPOSAL
01 78 00 05/19 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
01 78 23 08/15 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA
DI VI SI ON 28 - ELECTRONI C SAFETY AND SECURI TY
28 31 33.13 20 04/06 EXTERIOR FIRE REPORTING SYSTEM, RADIO
TYPE
28 31 76 08/20 INTERIOR FIRE ALARM AND MASS
NOTIFICATION SYSTEM, ADDRESSABLE
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SECTION 01 11 00
SUMMARY OF WORK
08/15
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUBMITTALS
Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;
submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00
SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:
SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals
Salvage Plan; G
1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
1.2.1 Project Description
The work includes all work identified in the contract documents and incidental related work.
The overall scope of work includes but is not limited to the following:
a. Remove and replace (where indicated) all existing fire alarm systems or Fire alarm/mass notification systems in facilities where such systems are required by AFMAN or UFC 3-600-01. This includes provision of MONACO MAAP-+ fire alarm systems with integral radio transmitter where mass notification is not required. Provision of MONACO MAAP-X fire alarm mass/notification systems with integral radio transmitter where both are required. Fire alarm and mass notification systems are to be a combined integrated system.
b. Provide a MONACO D-21 receiving station in Building 124- Fire Department.
c. New fire alarm or integrated fire alarm mass notification systems will be designed and installed per NFPA72, UFC 3-600-01, 4-010-01, 4-021-01 and air force criteria.
d. During replacement of FAS and FAS/MNS non required addressable devices are to be removed and not replaced. Where the building is scheduled for demolition or reconstruction the system should not be replaced.
Where the system replacement is delayed a MONACO BT type transmitters should be provided with an antenna and be configured to supervise the existing FAS and transmit a minimum of alarm, trouble, and supervisory conditions. Providing a code compliant FAS or FAS/MNS for a building scheduled for demolition renovation or reconstruction could result in significant design changes including relocation of the FACU.
Providing such a new system prior to such an effort based on the existing floor plan could result in the need for an entire new system and is not in the best interest of TNANG. The FAS/MNS system replacement should be performed as an effort within the renovation or reconstruction. In the event of building demolition, the savings is evident.
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e. The fire alarm communication method from the FACUs to the fire department dispatch center is to be changed from fiber optic system to radio.
f. Provide a back-up Fire Department Receiving station in Building 132 or as directed by Base CE and Fire Department. Existing conduit and conductors shall be reused unless there is no practical means to leave the building fire alarm system inoperable for short periods of time.
Every effort must be made to schedule work hours and dates to allow the buildings to be unoccupied or of limited occupancy during the period of replacement.
g. Phase and schedule installation to limit all FAS/MNS system down time.
Install new panels prior to removal and replacement of addressable devices.
h. Replace or install all devices that can be installed prior to system replacement. All system down time must be coordinated with Base CE and the FD.
i. Where building is considered as low occupancy or non-occupied, or the base allows, the system may be removed from service during installation.
j. Upon successful acceptance test of an FAS/MNS the components of the replaced fire alarm system that were not replaced must be demolished and removed from site. Any damaged or affected interior finish such as wall finish, drywall penetrations, damaged ceiling tiles or tiles with openings remaining from demolished and not replaced devices shall be repaired with material equivalent to the surrounding finish unless specifically approved otherwise.
k. Individual building scopes of work are included in the appendices of this narrative and on design drawings.
l. See the Scope of Work provided on each Building design and demo drawing.
1.2.2 Location
The work is located at the McGhee Tyson ANG Base, approximately as indicated. The exact location will be shown by the Contracting Officer.
1.3 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES
Building(s) may be occupied during performance of work under this Contract. Occupancy notifications will be posted in a prominent location in the work area.
Before work is started, arrange with the Contracting Officer a sequence of procedure, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment, and use of approaches, corridors, and stairways. Where the existing FAS must be taken out of service for the replacement, the contractor must have all devices in stock prior to beginning work. Contractor must have a sufficient supply ofspare devices as well as any devices that they believe may be required based on their approved shop drawings.
Contractor must provide a phasing plan for demo and installation of all
SECTION 01 11 00 Page 2 building fire alarm systems in the project. Phasing plan must be coordinated with Base CE and Fire Department.
Recommended phasing includes the following:
a. Install the MONACO D-21 Receiving station at the Fire Department and Security Services Building.
b. Concurrent with D-21 installation Demo systems in Buildings where no FAS will be provided.
c. Connect the buildings that have pre-existing Monaco systems to the D-21.
d. Following installation and acceptance of D-21 coordinate installation of other buildings with CE considering scheduled use, occupancy and operations.
e. Contractor must provide at least 2 weeks notice prior to commencing work in occupied buildings unless specifically approved by CE and Base Fire Department.
1.4 EXISTING WORK
In addition to FAR 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements:
a. Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remain.
b. Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer. At the completion of operations, existing work must be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.
1.5 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
Obtain digging permits prior to start of excavation, and comply with Installation requirements for locating and marking underground utilities.
Contact local utility locating service a minimum of 72 hours prior to excavating, to mark utilities, and within sufficient time required if work occurs on a Monday or after a Holiday. Verify existing utility locations indicated on contract drawings, within area of work.
Identify and mark all other utilities not managed and located by the local utility companies. Scan the construction site with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), electromagnetic, or sonic equipment, and mark the surface of the ground or paved surface where existing underground utilities are discovered. Verify the elevations of existing piping, utilities,and any type of underground obstruction not indicated, or specified to be removed, that is indicated or discovered during scanning, in locations to be traversed by piping, ducts, and other work to be conducted or installed.
Verify elevations before installing new work closer than nearest manhole or other structure at which an adjustment in grade can be made.
1.5.1 Notification Prior to Excavation
Notify the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to starting
SECTION 01 11 00 Page 3 excavation work.
1.6 SALVAGE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT
Items designated by the Contracting Officer to be salvaged remain the property of the Government. Segregate, itemize, deliver and off-load the salvaged property at the Government designated storage area.
Provide a salvage plan, listing material and equipment to be salvaged, and their storage location. Maintain property control records for material or equipment designated as salvage. Use a system of property control that is approved by the Contracting Officer. Store and protect salvaged materials and equipment until disposition by the Contracting Officer. Existing fire alarm equipment that is recently installed (within last 7 years). This included FMCPs, LOCs and similar panels or detectors and must be stored for use in repairing any existing systems that may be maintained during the project.
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SECTION 01 14 00
WORK RESTRICTIONS
11/11
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUBMITTALS
Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;
submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00
SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:
SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals
List of Contact Personnel
1.2 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES
1.2.1 Activity Regulations
Ensure that Contractor personnel employed on the Activity become familiar with and obey Activity regulations including safety, fire, traffic and security regulations. Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas. Do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry. Mark Contractor equipment for identification.
1.2.1.1 Subcontractors and Personnel Contacts
Provide a list of contact personnel of the Contractor and subcontractors including addresses and telephone numbers for use in the event of an emergency. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change the information contained in previous lists.
1.2.1.2 No Smoking Policy
Smoking is prohibited within and outside of all buildings on installation, except in designated smoking areas. This applies to existing buildings, buildings under construction and buildings under renovation. Discarding tobacco materials other than into designated tobacco receptacles is considered littering and is subject to fines. The Contracting Officer will identify designated smoking areas.
1.2.2 Working Hours
Regular working hours will consist of a period established by the Contracting Officer, excluding Government holidays.
1.2.3 Work Outside Regular Hours
Work outside regular working hours requires Contracting Officer approval.
Make application 15 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government for inspecting the work in progress, giving the specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title. Based on the justification provided, SECTION 01 14 00 Page 1 the Contracting Officer may approve work outside regular hours. During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work must be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer. Make utility cutovers after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays unless directed otherwise.
1.2.4 Occupied Buildings
The Contractor may be working in or around existing buildings which are occupied. Do not enter the buildings without prior approval of the Contracting Officer.
The existing buildings and their contents must be kept secure at all times. Provide temporary closures as required to maintain security as directed by the Contracting Officer.
Provide dust covers or protective enclosures to protect existing work that remains.
Relocate movable furniture as required to perform the work, protect the furniture, and replace the furniture in its original location upon completion of the work. Leave attached equipment in place, and protect it against damage, or temporarily disconnect, relocate, protect, and reinstall it at the completion of the work.
The Government will remove and relocate other Government property in the areas of the buildings scheduled to receive work.
1.2.5 Utility Cutovers and Interruptions
a. Make utility cutovers and interruptions after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays. Conform to procedures required in paragraph WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS.
b. Ensure that new utility lines are complete, except for the connection, before interrupting existing service.
c. Interruption to water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, telephone service, electric service, air conditioning, heating, fire alarm, and compressed air, are considered utility cutovers pursuant to the paragraph WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS.
d. Operation of Station Utilities: The Contractor must not operate nor disturb the setting of control devices in the station utilities system, including water, sewer, electrical, and steam services. The Government will operate the control devices as required for normal conduct of the work. The Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer giving reasonable advance notice when such operation is required.
1.3 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
Contract Clause FAR 52.204-2 Security Requirements apply.
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SECTION 01 30 00
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
11/20
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.
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)
EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual
1.2 SUBMITTALS
Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;
submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00
SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:
SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals
View Location Map
Progress and Completion Pictures
1.3 VIEW LOCATION MAP
Submit, prior to or with the first digital photograph submittals, a sketch or drawing indicating the required photographic locations. Update as required if the locations are moved.
1.4 PROGRESS AND COMPLETION PICTURES
Photographically document site conditions prior to start of construction operations. Provide monthly, and within one month of the completion of work, digital photographs, 1600x1200x24 bit true color minimum resolution in JPEG file format showing the sequence and progress of work. Take a minimum of 20 digital photographs each week throughout the entire project from a minimum of ten different viewpoints selected by the Contractor unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. Submit with the monthly invoice two sets of digital photographs, each set on a separate compact disc (CD) or data versatile disc (DVD), cumulative of all photos to date. Indicate photographs demonstrating environmental procedures.
Provide photographs for each month in a separate monthly directory and name each file to indicate its location on the view location sketch. Also provide the view location sketch on the CD or DVD as a digital file.
Include a date designator in file names. Photographs provided are for unrestricted use by the Government.
1.5 MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Provide the minimum insurance coverage required by FAR 28.307-2 Liability, SECTION 01 30 00 Page 1 during the entire period of performance under this contract. Provide other insurance coverage as required by State law.
1.6 SUPERVISION
1.6.1 Superintendent Qualifications
Provide project superintendent with a minimum of 10 years experience in construction with at least 5 of those years as a superintendent on projects similar in size and complexity. The individual must be familiar with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 and have experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance. The individual must be capable of interpreting a critical path schedule and construction drawings. The qualification requirements for the alternate superintendent are the same as for the project superintendent. The Contracting Officer may request proof of the superintendent's qualifications at any point in the project if the performance of the superintendent is in question.
For projects where the superintendent is permitted to also serve as the Quality Control (QC) Manager as established in Section QUALITY CONTROL, the superintendent must have qualifications in accordance with that section.
1.6.2 Minimum Communication Requirements
Have at least one qualified superintendent, or competent alternate, capable of reading, writing, and conversing fluently in the English language, on the job-site at all times during the performance of Contract work.In addition, if a Quality Control (QC) representative is required on the Contract, then that individual must also have fluent English communication skills.
1.6.3 Duties
The project superintendent is primarily responsible for managing subcontractors and coordinating day-to-day production and schedule adherence on the project. The superintendent is required to attend Red Zone meetings, partnering meetings, and quality control meetings. The superintendent or qualified alternative must be on-site at all times during the performance of this contract until the work is completed and accepted.
1.6.4 Non-Compliance Actions
The Project Superintendent is subject to removal by the Contracting Officer for non-compliance with requirements specified in the contract and for failure to manage the project to ensure timely completion.
Furthermore, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to such stop orders is acceptable as the subject of claim for extension of time for excess costs or damages by the Contractor.
1.7 PRECONSTRUCTION
Immediately after award , prior to commencing any work at the site, coordinate with the Contracting Officer a time and place to meet for the Preconstruction . The must take place within 35 calendar days after award of the contract, but prior to commencement of any work at the site.
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The purpose of this is to discuss and develop a mutual understanding of the administrative requirements of the Contract including but not limited to: daily reporting, invoicing, value engineering, safety, base-access, outage requests, hot work permits, schedule requirements, quality control, schedule of prices or earned value report, shop drawings, submittals, cybersecurity, prosecution of the work, government acceptance, final inspections and contract close-out. Contractor must present and discuss their basic approach to scheduling the construction work and any required phasing.
1.7.1 Attendees
Contractor attendees must include the Project Manager, Superintendent, Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), Quality Control Manager and major subcontractors.
1.8 FACILITY TURNOVER PLANNING MEETINGS (Red Zone Meetings)
Meet with the Government to identify strategies to ensure the project is carried to expeditious closure and turnover to the Client. Start planning the turnover process at the Pre-Construction Conference meeting with a discussion of the Red Zone process and convene at regularly scheduled NRZ Meetings beginning at approximately 75 percent of project completion.
Include the following in the facility Turnover effort:
1.8.1 Red Zone Checklist
a. Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) will provide the Contractor a copy of the Red Zone Checklist template.
b. Prior to 75 percent completion, modify the Red Zone Checklist template by adding or deleting critical activities applicable to the project and assign planned completion dates for each activity. Submit the modified Red Zone Checklist to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer may request additional activities be added to the Red Zone Checklist at any time as necessary.
1.8.2 Meetings
a. Conduct regular Red Zone Meetings beginning at approximately 75 percent project completion, or three to six months prior to Beneficial Occupancy Date (BOD), whichever comes first.
b. The Contracting Officer will establish the frequency of the meetings, which is expected to increase as the project completion draws nearer.
At the beginning, Red Zone meetings may be every two weeks then increase to weekly towards the final month of the project.
c. Using the Red Zone Checklist as a Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) and basis for discussion, review upcoming critical activities and strategies to ensure work is completed on time.
d. During the Red Zone Meetings discuss with the COTR any upcoming activities that require Government involvement.
e. Maintain the Red Zone Checklist by documenting the actual completion dates as work is completed and update the Red Zone Checklist with revised planned completion dates as necessary to match progress.
Distribute copies of the current Red Zone Checklist to attendees at
SECTION 01 30 00 Page 3 each Red Zone Meeting.
1.9 PARTNERING
Contractor shall host the partnering session within 45 calendar days of contract award. To most effectively accomplish this Contract, the Contractor and Government must form a cohesive partnership with the common goal of drawing on the strength of each organization in an effort to achieve a successful project without safety mishaps, conforming to the Contract, within budget and on schedule. The partnering team must consist of personnel from both the Government and Contractor including project level and corporate level leadership positions. Key Personnel from the supported command, end user, , Contractor, key subcontractors and the Designer of Record are required to participate in the Partnering process.
1.10 MOBILIZATION
Contractor shall mobilize to the jobsite within 60 calendar days of contract award. Mobilize is defined as having equipment AND having a physical presence of at least one person from the contractor's team on the jobsite.
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PROJECT SCHEDULE
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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.
AACE INTERNATIONAL (AACE)
AACE 29R-03 (2011) Forensic Schedule Analysis
AACE 52R-06 (2006) Time Impact Analysis - As Applied in Construction
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)
ER 1-1-11 (1995) Administration -- Progress, Schedules, and Network Analysis Systems
1.2 SUBMITTALS
Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;
submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00
SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:
SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals
Project Scheduler Qualifications; G
Preliminary Project Schedule; G
Initial Project Schedule; G
Periodic Schedule Update; G
1.3 PROJECT SCHEDULER QUALIFICATIONS
Designate an authorized representative to be responsible for the preparation of the schedule and all required updating and production of reports. The authorized representative must have a minimum of 2-years experience scheduling construction projects similar in size and nature to this project with scheduling software that meets the requirements of this specification. Representative must have a comprehensive knowledge of CPM scheduling principles and application.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 SOFTWARE
The scheduling software utilized to produce and update the schedules
SECTION 01 32 01.00 10 Page 1 required herein must be capable of meeting all requirements of this specification.
2.1.1 Government Default Software
The Government intends to use Primavera P6.
2.1.2 Contractor Software
Scheduling software used by the contractor must be commercially available from the software vendor for purchase with vendor software support agreements available. The software routine used to create the required sdef file must be created and supported by the software manufacturer.
2.1.2.1 Primavera
If Primavera P6 is selected for use, provide the "xer" export file in a version of P6 importable by the Government system.
2.1.2.2 Other Than Primavera
If the contractor chooses software other than Primavera P6, that is compliant with this specification, provide for the Government's use two licenses, two computers, and training for two Government employees in the use of the software. These computers will be stand-alone and not connected to Government network. Computers and licenses will be returned at project completion.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Prepare for approval a Project Schedule, as specified herein, pursuant to FAR Clause 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts. Show in the schedule the proposed sequence to perform the work and dates contemplated for starting and completing all schedule activities. The scheduling of the entire project is required. The scheduling of construction is the responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor management personnel must actively participate in its development. Subcontractors and suppliers working on the project must also contribute in developing and maintaining an accurate Project Schedule. Provide a schedule that is a forward planning as well as a project monitoring tool. Use the Critical Path Method (CPM) of network calculation to generate all Project Schedules.
Prepare each Project Schedule using the Precedence Diagram Method (PDM).
3.2 BASIS FOR PAYMENT AND COST LOADING
The schedule is the basis for determining contract earnings during each update period and therefore the amount of each progress payment. The aggregate value of all activities coded to a contract CLIN must equal the value of the CLIN.
3.2.1 Activity Cost Loading
Activity cost loading must be reasonable and without front-end loading.
Provide additional documentation to demonstrate reasonableness if requested by the Contracting Officer.
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3.2.2 Withholdings / Payment Rejection
Failure to meet the requirements of this specification may result in the disapproval of the preliminary, initial or periodic schedule updates and subsequent rejection of payment requests until compliance is met.
In the event that the Contracting Officer directs schedule revisions and those revisions have not been included in subsequent Project Schedule revisions or updates, the Contracting Officer may withhold 10 percent of pay request amount from each payment period until such revisions to the project schedule have been made.
3.3 PROJECT SCHEDULE DETAILED REQUIREMENTS
3.3.1 Level of Detail Required
Develop the Project Schedule to the appropriate level of detail to address major milestones and to allow for satisfactory project planning and execution. Failure to develop the Project Schedule to an appropriate level of detail will result in its disapproval. The Contracting Officer will consider, but is not limited to, the following characteristics and requirements to determine appropriate level of detail:
3.3.2 Activity Durations
Reasonable activity durations are those that allow the progress of ongoing activities to be accurately determined between update periods.
Less than 2 percent of all non-procurement activities may have Original Durations (OD) greater than 20 work days or 30 calendar days.
3.3.3 Procurement Activities
Include activities associated with the critical submittals and their approvals, procurement, fabrication, and delivery of long lead materials, equipment, fabricated assemblies, and supplies. Long lead procurement activities are those with an anticipated procurement sequence of over 90 calendar days.
3.3.4 Mandatory Tasks
Include the following activities/tasks in the initial project schedule and all updates.
a. Submission, review and acceptance of SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals (individual activity for each).
b. Submission, review and acceptance of features require design completion
c. Submission of mechanical/electrical/information systems layout drawings.
d. Long procurement activities
e. Submission and approval of O & M manuals.
f. Submission and approval of as-built drawings.
g. Submission and approval of DD1354 data and installed equipment lists.
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h. Submission and approval of testing and air balance (TAB).
i. Submission of TAB specialist design review report.
j. Submission and approval of fire protection specialist.
k. Submission and approval of Building Commissioning Plan, test data, and reports: Develop the schedule logic associated with testing and commissioning of mechanical systems to a level of detail consistent with the contract commissioning requirements. All tasks associated with all building testing and commissioning will be completed prior to submission of building commissioning report and subsequent contract completion.
l. Air and water balancing.
m. Building commissioning - Functional Performance Testing.
n. Controls testing plan submission.
o. Controls testing.
p. Performance Verification testing.
q. Other systems testing, if required.
r. Contractor's pre-final inspection.
s. Correction of punch list from Contractor's pre-final inspection.
t. Government's pre-final inspection.
u. Correction of punch list from Government's pre-final inspection.
v. Final inspection.
3.3.5 Government Activities
Show Government and other agency activities that could impact progress.
These activities include, but are not limited to: approvals, environmental permit approvals by State regulators, inspections, utility tie-in, Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and Notice to Proceed (NTP) for phasing requirements.
3.3.6 Standard Activity Coding Dictionary
Use the activity coding structure defined in the Standard Data Exchange Format (SDEF) in ER 1-1-11 . This exact structure is mandatory. Develop and assign all Activity Codes to activities as detailed herein. A template SDEF compatible schedule backup file is available on the QCS web site: http://rms.usace.army.mil .
The SDEF format is as follows:
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Field Activity Code Length Description
1 WRKP 3 Workers per day
2 RESP 4 Responsible party
3 AREA 4 Area of work
4 MODF 6 Modification Number
5 BIDI 6 Bid Item (CLIN)
6 PHAS 2 Phase of work
7 CATW 1 Category of work
8 FOW 20 Feature of work*
*Some systems require that FEATURE OF WORK values be placed in several activity code fields. The notation shown is for Primavera P6. Refer to the specific software guidelines with respect to the FEATURE OF WORK field requirements.
3.3.6.1 Workers Per Day (WRKP)
Assign Workers per Day for all field construction or direct work activities, if directed by the Contracting Officer. Workers per day is based on the average number of workers expected each day to perform a task for the duration of that activity.
3.3.6.2 Responsible Party Coding (RESP)
Assign responsibility code for all activities to the Prime Contractor, Subcontractor(s) or Government agency(ies) responsible for performing the activity.
a. Activities coded with a Government Responsibility code include, but are not limited to: Government approvals, Government design reviews, environmental permit approvals by State regulators, Government Furnished Property/Equipment (GFP) and Notice to Proceed (NTP) for phasing requirements.
b. Activities cannot have more than one Responsibility Code. Examples of acceptable activity code values are: DOR (for the designer of record);
ELEC (for the electrical subcontractor); MECH (for the mechanical subcontractor); and GOVT (for USACE).
3.3.6.3 Area of Work Coding (AREA)
Assign Work Area code to activities based upon the work area in which the activity occurs. Define work areas based on resource constraints or space constraints that would preclude a resource, such as a particular trade or craft work crew from working in more than one work area at a time due to restraints on resources or space. Examples of Work Area Coding include different areas within a floor of a building, different floors within a
SECTION 01 32 01.00 10 Page 5 building, and different buildings within a complex of buildings.
Activities cannot have more than one Work Area Code.
Not all activities are required to be Work Area coded. A lack of Work Area coding indicates the activity is not resource or space constrained.
3.3.6.4 Modification Number (MODF)
Assign a Modification Number Code to any activity or sequence of activities added to the schedule as a result of a Contract Modification, when approved by Contracting Officer. Key all Code values to the Government's modification numbering system. An activity can have only one Modification Number Code.
3.3.6.5 Bid Item Coding (BIDI)
Assign a Bid Item Code to all activities using the Contract Line Item Schedule (CLIN) to which the activity belongs, even when an activity is not cost loaded. An activity can have only one BIDI Code.
3.3.6.6 Phase of Work Coding (PHAS)
Assign Phase of Work Code to all activities. Examples of phase of work are procurement phase and construction phase. Each activity can have only one Phase of Work code.
a. Code proposed fast track design and construction phases proposed to allow filtering and organizing the schedule by fast track design and construction packages.
b. If the contract specifies phasing with separately defined performance periods, identify a Phase Code to allow filtering and organizing the schedule accordingly.
3.3.6.7 Category of Work Coding (CATW)
Assign a Category of Work Code to all activities. Category of Work Codes include, but are not limited to construction submittal, procurement, fabrication, weather sensitive installation, non-weather sensitive installation, start-up, and testing activities. Each activity can have no more than one Category of Work Code.
3.3.6.8 Feature of Work Coding (FOW)
Assign a Feature of Work Code to appropriate activities based on the Definable Feature of Work to which the activity belongs based on the approved QC plan.
Definable Feature of Work is defined in Section 01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL. An activity can have only one Feature of Work Code.
3.3.7 Contract Milestones and Constraints
Milestone activities are to be used for significant project events including, but not limited to, project phasing, project start and end activities, or interim completion dates. The use of artificial float constraints such as "zero free float" or "zero total float" are prohibited.
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Mandatory constraints that ignore or effect network logic are prohibited.
No constrained dates are allowed in the schedule other than those specified herein. Submit additional constraints to the Contracting Officer for approval on a case by case basis.
3.3.7.1 Project Start Date Milestone and Constraint
The first activity in the project schedule must be a start milestone titled "NTP Acknowledged," which must have a "Start On" constraint date equal to the date that the NTP is acknowledged.
3.3.7.2 End Project Finish Milestone and Constraint
The last activity in the schedule must be a finish milestone titled "End Project."
Constrain the project schedule to the Contract Completion Date in such a way that if the schedule calculates an early finish, then the float calculation for "End Project" milestone reflects positive float on the longest path. If the project schedule calculates a late finish, then the "End Project" milestone float calculation reflects negative float on the longest path. The Government is under no obligation to accelerate Government activities to support a Contractor's early completion.
3.3.7.3 Interim Completion Dates and Constraints
Constrain contractually specified interim completion dates to show negative float when the calculated late finish date of the last activity in that phase is later than the specified interim completion date.
3.3.7.3.1 Start Phase
Use a start milestone as the first activity for a project phase. Call the start milestone "Start Phase X" where "X" refers to the phase of work.
3.3.7.3.2 End Phase
Use a finish milestone as the last activity for a project phase. Call the finish milestone "End Phase X" where "X" refers to the phase of work.
3.3.8 Calendars
Schedule activities on a Calendar to which the activity logically belongs. Develop calendars to accommodate any contract defined work period such as a 7-day calendar for Government Acceptance activities, concrete cure times, etc. Develop the default Calendar to match the physical work plan with non-work periods identified including weekends and holidays. Develop sSeasonal Calendar(s) and assign to seasonally affected activities as applicable.
If an activity is weather sensitive it should be assigned to a calendar showing non-work days on a monthly basis, with the non-work days selected at random across the weeks of the calendar, using the anticipated adverse weather delay work days provided in the Special Contract Clauses . Assign non-work days over a seven-day week as weather records are compiled on seven-day weeks, which may cause some of the weather related non-work days to fall on weekends .
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3.3.9 Open Ended Logic
Only two open ended activities are allowed: the first activity "NTP Acknowledged" may have no predecessor logic, and the last activity -"End Project" may have no successor logic.
Predecessor open ended logic may be allowed in a time impact analyses upon the Contracting Officer's approval.
3.3.10 Default Progress Data Disallowed
Actual Start and Finish dates must not automatically update with default mechanisms included in the scheduling software. Updating of the percent complete and the remaining duration of any activity must be independent functions. Disable program features that calculate one of these parameters from the other. Activity Actual Start (AS) and Actual Finish (AF) dates assigned during the updating process must match those dates provided in the Contractor Quality Control Reports. Failure to document the AS and AF dates in the Daily Quality Control report will result in disapproval of the Contractor's schedule.
3.3.11 Out-of-Sequence Progress
Activities that have progressed before all preceding logic has been satisfied (Out-of-Sequence Progress) will be allowed only on a case-by-case basis subject to approval by the Contracting Officer.
Propose logic corrections to eliminate out of sequence progress or justify not changing the sequencing for approval prior to submitting an updated project schedule. Address out of sequence progress or logic changes in the Narrative Report and in the periodic schedule update meetings.
3.3.12 Added and Deleted Activities
Do not delete activities from the project schedule or add new activities to the schedule without approval from the Contracting Officer. Activity ID and description changes are considered new activities and cannot be changed without Contracting Officer approval.
3.3.13 Original Durations
Activity Original Durations (OD) must be reasonable to perform the work item. OD changes are prohibited unless justification is provided and approved by the Contracting Officer.
3.3.14 Leads, Lags, and Start to Finish Relationships
Lags must be reasonable as determined by the Government and not used in place of realistic original durations, must not be in place to artificially absorb float, or to replace proper schedule logic.
a. Leads (negative lags) are prohibited.
b. Start to Finish (SF) relationships are prohibited.
3.3.15 Retained Logic
Schedule calculations must retain the logic between predecessors and successors ("retained logic" mode) even when the successor activity(s) starts and the predecessor activity(s) has not finished (out-of-sequence
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3.3.16 Percent Complete
Update the percent complete for each activity started, based on the realistic assessment of earned value. Activities which are complete but for remaining minor punch list work and which do not restrain the initiation of successor activities may be declared 100 percent complete to allow for proper schedule management.
3.3.17 Remaining Duration
Update the remaining duration for each activity based on the number of estimated work days it will take to complete the activity. Remaining duration may not mathematically correlate with percentage found under paragraph entitled Percent Complete.
3.3.18 Cost Loading of Closeout Activities
Cost load the "Correction of punch list from Government pre-final inspection" activity(ies) not less than 1 percent of the present contract value. Activity(ies) may be declared 100 percent complete upon the Government's verification of completion and correction of all punch list work identified during Government pre-final inspection(s).
3.3.18.1 As-Built Drawings
If there is no separate contract line item (CLIN) for as-built drawings, cost load the "Submission and approval of as-built drawings" activity not less than $35,000 or 1 percent of the present contract value, which ever is greater, up to $200,000. Activity will be declared 100 percent complete upon the Government's approval.
3.3.18.2 O & M Manuals
Cost load the "Submission and approval of O & M manuals" activity not less than $20,000. Activity will be declared 100 percent complete upon the Government's approval of all O & M manuals.
3.3.19 Early Completion Schedule and the Right to Finish Early
An Early Completion Schedule is an Initial Project Schedule (IPS) that indicates all scope of the required contract work will be completed before the contractually required completion date.
a. No IPS indicating an Early Completion will be accepted without being fully resource-loaded (including crew sizes and manhours) and the Government agreeing that the schedule is reasonable and achievable.
b. The Government is under no obligation to accelerate work items it is responsible for to ensure that the early completion is met nor is it responsible to modify incremental funding (if applicable) for the project to meet the contractor's accelerated work.
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3.4 PROJECT SCHEDULE SUBMISSIONS
Provide the submissions as described below. The data CD/DVD, reports, and network diagrams required for each submission are contained in paragraph SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. If the Contractor fails or refuses to furnish the information and schedule updates as set forth herein, then the Contractor will be deemed not to have provided an estimate upon which a progress payment can be made.
Review comments made by the Government on the schedule(s) do not relieve the Contractor from compliance with requirements of the Contract Documents.
3.4.1 Preliminary Project Schedule Submission
Within 15 calendar days after the NTP is acknowledged submit the Preliminary Project Schedule defining the planned operations detailed for the first 90 calendar days for approval. The approved Preliminary Project Schedule will be used for payment purposes not to exceed 90 calendar days after NTP. Completely cost load the Preliminary Project Schedule to balance the contract award CLINS shown on the Price Schedule. The Preliminary Project Schedule may be summary in nature for the remaining performance period. It must be early start and late finish constrained and logically tied as specified. The Preliminary Project Schedule forms the basis for the Initial Project Schedule specified herein and must include all of the required plan and program preparations, submissions and approvals identified in the contract (for example, Quality Control Plan, Safety Plan, and Environmental Protection Plan) as well as design activities, planned submissions of all early design packages, permitting activities, design review conference activities, and other non-construction activities intended to occur within the first 90 calendar days. Government acceptance of the associated design package(s) and all other specified Program and Plan approvals must occur prior to any planned construction activities. Activity code any activities that are summary in nature after the first 90 calendar days with Bid Item (CLIN) code (BIDI), Responsibility Code (RESP) and Feature of Work code (FOW).
3.4.2 Initial Project Schedule Submission
Submit the Initial Project Schedule for approval within 42 calendar days after notice to proceed is issued. The schedule must demonstrate a reasonable and realistic sequence of activities which represent all work through the entire contract performance period. No payment will be made for work items not fully detailed in the Project Schedule.
3.4.3 Periodic Schedule Updates
Update the Project Schedule on a regular basis, monthly at a minimum.
Provide a draft Periodic Schedule Update for review at the schedule update meetings as prescribed in the paragraph PERIODIC SCHEDULE UPDATE MEETINGS. These updates will enable the Government to assess Contractor's progress.
a. Update information including Actual Start Dates (AS), Actual Finish Dates (AF), Remaining Durations (RD), and Percent Complete is subject to the approval of the Government at the meeting.
b. AS and AF dates must match the date(s) reported on the Contractor's Quality Control Report for an activity start or finish.
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3.5 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Submit the following items for the Preliminary Schedule, Initial Schedule, and every Periodic Schedule Update throughout the life of the project:
3.5.1 Data CD/DVDs
Provide two sets of data CD/DVDs containing the current project schedule and all previously submitted schedules in the format of the scheduling software (e.g. .xer). Also include on the data CD/DVDs the Narrative Report and all required Schedule Reports. Label each CD/DVD indicating the type of schedule (Preliminary, Initial, Update), full contract number, Data Date and file name. Each schedule must have a unique file name and use project specific settings.
3.5.2 Narrative Report
Provide a Narrative Report with each schedule submission. The Narrative Report is expected to communicate to the Government the thorough analysis of the schedule output and the plans to compensate for any problems, either current or potential, which are revealed through that analysis.
Include the following information as minimum in the Narrative Report:
a. Identify and discuss the work scheduled to start in the next update period.
b. A description of activities along the two most critical paths where the total float is less than or equal to 20 work days.
c. A description of current and anticipated problem areas or delaying factors and their impact and an explanation of corrective actions taken or required to be taken.
d. Identify and explain why activities based on their calculated late dates should have either started or finished during the update period but did not.
e. Identify and discuss all schedule changes by activity ID and activity name including what specifically was changed and why the change was needed. Include at a minimum new and deleted activities, logic changes, duration changes, calendar changes, lag changes, resource changes, and actual start and finish date changes.
f. Identify and discuss out-of-sequence work.
3.5.3 Schedule Reports
The format, filtering, organizing and sorting for each schedule report will be as directed by the Contracting Officer. Typically, reports contain Activity Numbers, Activity Description, Original Duration, Remaining Duration, Early Start Date, Early Finish Date, Late Start Date, Late Finish Date, Total Float, Actual Start Date, Actual Finish Date, and Percent Complete. Provide the reports electronically in .pdf format.
Provide 3 set(s) of hardcopy reports. The following lists typical reports that will be requested:
3.5.3.1 Activity Report
List of all activities sorted according to activity number.
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3.5.3.2 Logic Report
List of detailed predecessor and successor activities for every activity in ascending order by activity number.
3.5.3.3 Total Float Report
A list of all incomplete activities sorted in ascending order of total float. List activities which have the same amount of total float in ascending order of Early Start Dates. Do not show completed activities on this report.
3.5.3.4 Earnings Report by CLIN
A compilation of the Total Earnings on the project from the NTP to the data date, which reflects the earnings of activities based on the agreements made in the schedule update meeting defined herein. Provided a complete schedule update has been furnished, this report serves as the basis of determining progress payments. Group activities by CLIN number and sort by activity number. Provide a total CLIN percent earned value, CLIN percent complete, and project percent complete.
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