RFP Grease Interceptor Relocation Revised.pdf

GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER

GREASE INTERCEPTOR RELOCATION PROJECT

Georgia World Congress Center Authority 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW

Atlanta, Georgia 30313

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS MANUAL

FOR CONTSTRUCTION

August 20, 2023

ISSUE FOR CONSTRUCTION

Prepared by

Doing business as CBRE | Heery, Inc.

3550 Lenox Rd, NE Suite 2300 Atlanta, Georgia 30326

(404) 504-7900

PROCUREMENT OBJECTIVE

1. Summary Statement

Notice is hereby given the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (hereafter referred to as “Authority” or “Owner”) is soliciting competitive sealed proposals from qualified and experienced companies ordinarily engaged in the business of grease interceptor relocation as it pertains to the project specified in detail herein, located at the Georgia World Congress Center Authority in accordance with the terms, conditions, and requirements set forth in this Request for Proposal (RFP) and further defined herein.

2. Issuing Officer and Authority Contract

This RFP is being issued by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, which is the only office authorized to change, modify, clarify, etc., the provisions of this RFP and to award any contract(s) resulting from the RFP.

The Issuing Officer and sole point of contact for administrative and technical issues regarding this RFP is:

Erle Coleman, Director of Supply Chain Management Georgia World Congress Center Authority 285 International Boulevard, NW Atlanta, Georgia 30313-1591 Telephone: (404) 223-4244 E-mail: ecoleman@gwcc.com

The Issuing Officer may designate others to act on his/her behalf. The Authority may change the Issuing Officer or the limits of his/her authority at its discretion.

3. Mandatory Proposal Conference

A Mandatory proposal conference will be held on October 6, 2023 at 9:30 A.M. at the following location:

Georgia World Congress Center Authority Sales and Events Conference Room – Building B, Administration 285 Andrew Young International Blvd Atlanta, Georgia 30313

Attendance at this conference is Mandatory in order to submit a proposal. Two (2) representatives from each firm may attend. A map to the facilities and the parking decks is available at http://www.gwcc.com/pdf/gwccmap.pdf.. For information regarding this conference contact: Erle Coleman, Georgia World Congress Center Authority, (404) 2234244.

The purpose of this conference will be to clarify the contents of this Request for Proposal in order to help ensure a thorough understanding of the Authority’s requirements. Any questions as to the requirements of this Request for Proposal, or any apparent omission or discrepancy should be presented to the Authority’s representatives at this conference. This conference also provides a http://www.gwcc.com/pdf/gwccmap.pdf http://www.gwcc.com/pdf/gwccmap.pdf http://www.gwcc.com/pdf/gwccmap.pdf http://www.gwcc.com/pdf/gwccmap.pdf http://www.gwcc.com/pdf/gwccmap.pdf http://www.gwcc.com/pdf/gwccmap.pdf forum by which interested parties will have equal access to relevant RFP information prior to the final proposal submission.

4. Obtaining Proposal Documents

The complete RFP package Documents, scope of work, proposal form and associated Addendum (if issued) will be PUBLICALLY POSTED on the GEORGIA PROCUREMENT REGISTRY at the following web address (and may be directly downloaded using Acrobat 7.0):

http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

5. Proposal Submission and Deadline

Proposals are to be addressed and delivered, on or before the submission deadline, as follows:

One (1) Original (Clearly Marked) and five (5) complete hardcopies to:

Georgia World Congress Center Authority 285 International Boulevard, NW Atlanta, Georgia 30313-1591 Attn: Erle Coleman, Supply Chain Management Director Telephone: (404) 223-4244

Such sealed bids will be received until 10:00 A.M. on October 19, 2023.

All copies of the proposal shall be submitted in a sealed, opaque envelope or box, words “SEALED

PROPOSAL”, RFP # GWCCA091923EC G R E A S E I N T E R C E P T O R R E L O C A T I O N P R O J E C T , Georgia World Congress Center clearly indicated, along with Proposer’s name and address, on the outside of all the sealed envelope(s) and/or box (s). No telephone, email, or facsimile proposals will be considered.

Sealed proposals sent by courier, mail, etc., should be addressed to the Issuing Officer and should be received one hour prior to proposal deadline.

Proposers are solely responsible for ensuring delivery of proposals to, and in the hands of, the Issuing Officer by the date and time indicated. The mere fact that the proposal was dispatched or mailed may not be considered. Any proposal received after the date and time specified or improperly marked, prepared, or submitted may not be eligible for consideration and may be returned unopened.

6. Duration of Offer

Once submitted, a proposal becomes the property of the Authority and constitutes an offer by the Proposer that may not be revoked or withdrawn after the time set for deadline for receipt of proposals and shall remain open for acceptance for a period of One Hundred and Twenty (120) days following such time, and thereafter only in writing.

7. Proposer Questions: Requests for Information, Extensions of Deadlines, or Addenda

Proposers are expected to exercise their best professional independent judgment in analyzing the requirements of this RFP to ascertain whether additional clarification is necessary or desirable before responding.

Proposer questions, interpretations of this document, requests for information, requests for extensions of proposal deadlines, or requests for clarification of the scope of services/work shall be submitted in writing to the Issuing Officer ONLY at the e-mail address provided. Questions and requests submitted shall be numbered and separated from each other by at least two-line spaces. The e-mail message title shall reference the RFP title and number. To be given consideration these questions shall be submitted to the Authority by no later than October 11, 2023 2:00 p.m. The Authority may, but is not required to, answer questions submitted. If, upon review of such questions/requests, the Authority deems that a change in any part of the proposal documents is in order, an addendum addressing that change may be issued to all interested parties via the Georgia Procurement Registry. All interested parties are responsible for monitoring the site for the latest information regarding the proposed project. Failure of any Proposer to receive any such addenda or interpretation shall not relieve the Proposer from any obligation that shall apply to their proposal as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of this RFP. Requests for extensions of proposal deadline(s) will be reviewed by the Authority and may be approved or denied at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Corrections, changes or clarifications, if required, will be made in written addenda. The Authority will not be responsible for any other instructions, interpretations, or explanations. Any written addenda to the proposal documents issued by the Authority prior to the proposal acceptance deadline will be considered a part of these documents. No response other than written will be binding upon the Authority. (See also “Restrictions of Communications”)

BACKGROUND and INTENT

General Information

1. Organizational Context:

The Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) hosts a wide variety of conventions, consumer/trade shows and corporate events each year. Owned by the State of Georgia and operated by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority the GWCC encompasses 3.9 million square feet and is among the largest convention centers in the nation in terms of prime exhibit space. The GWCC contains 12 exhibit halls offering 1.4 million square feet of prime exhibit space in addition to 105 meeting rooms encompassing. Additionally, the GWCC offers two ballrooms

- 33,000 and 25,700 square feet, a 1,746-seat auditorium and two plazas. The Georgia International Plaza includes a parking deck and pedestrian plaza on Andrew Young International Boulevard adjacent to the Georgia World Congress Center.

Centennial Olympic Park is the largest center-city park to be developed in the United States in the last 20 years. The 21-acre park was developed and is operated by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority and hosts a variety of events, from corporate receptions and picnics to major concerts and festivals. Centennial Olympic Park is located adjacent to the Georgia World Congress Center.

1. Intent

The intent of this project is to provide the Owner a proposal for the grease interceptor relocation project. The Contractor is to provide to the Owner, as a minimum equipment, labor, materials and such other appurtenances as are required.

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GWCC GREASE INTERCEPTOR RELOCATION CBRE DESIGN COLLECTIVE, INC.

ATLANTA, GA Comm. No. HII-2321000

8/10/2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION 000010 – TABLE OF CONTENTS

ISSUE LATEST

DATE REVISION

DATE

Division 0 – Certification

000020 Certification of Division 01 and Division 07.......................................08/10/2023 000030 Certification of Civil Engineering .......................................................08/10/2023

Division 1 – General Requirements

010000 Division 01 Narrative .........................................................................08/10/2023

Division 2 – Existing Conditions 024119 Selective Demolition……………………………………………………. 08/10/2023

Division 3 – Concrete (not used)

Division 4 – Masonry (not used)

Division 5 – Metals (not used)

Division 6 – Wood, Plastics, and Composits (not used)

Division 7 – Thermal and Moisture Protection

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Division 8 – Openings (not used)

Division 9 – Finishes (not used)

Division 10 – Specialties (not used)

Division 11 – Equipment (not used)

Division 12 – Furnishings (not used)

Division 13 – Special Construction (not used)

Division 14 – Conveying Systems (not used)

Division 21 – Fire Suppression (not used)

Division 22 – Plumbing 221313 Facility Sanitary Sewers………………………………………………...08/10/2023

Division 23 – Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (not used)

Division 25 – Integrated Automation (not used)

Division 26 – Electrical (not used) Provided on Drawing E-301.

Division 27 – Communications (not used)

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DATE REVISION

DATE

Division 28 – Electronic Safety and Security (not used)

Division 31 – Earthwork 315000 Excavation Support and Protection…………………………………... 08/10/2023

Division 32 – Exterior Improvements 321313 Concrete Paving………………………………………………………... 08/10/2023

Division 33 – Utilities 330500 Common Work Results for Utilities.…………………………………... 08/10/2023

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8/10/2023 PROJECT MANUAL CERTIFICATION – DIVISION 01 AND 07

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SECTION 000020 – PROJECT MANUAL CERTIFICATION FOR DIVISION 01 AND 07

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 CERTIFICATION

A. I certify that I have prepared the following for the Specifications Manual.

1. 010000 DIVISION 01 NARRATIVE

2. 079200 JOINT SEALER

Name: Joshua R. Gillespie

Firm: CBRE Design Collective

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PART 3 - EXECUTION – NOT USED

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8/10/2023 DIVISION 01 NARRATIVE

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SECTION 011000 – NARRATIVE FOR DIVISION 01

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT

A. Project Name: Georgia World Congress Center Grease (GWCC) Interceptor Relocation.

B. Owner's Name: Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA.

C. Address of work to be performed:

1. Georgia World Congress Center – 285 Andrew Young International Boulevard NW Atlanta, GA 30313

D. Engineer: CBRE Design Collective.

E. The Project consists of the demolition of an interior existing grease interceptor, with infill and floor slab backfill, and the installation of a replacement grease interceptor outside below grade and other related modifications as shown on the drawings.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF ALTERATIONS WORK

A. Scope of demolition and removal work is shown on drawings.

B. Scope of alterations work is shown on drawings.

C. The alterations work described in these specifications are to be provided under one lump sum contract.

D. The scope consists of the demolition of an existing grease interceptor that lies below the existing interior slab. The void shall be backfilled and the floor repoured at the demolition as indicated on the structural drawings. A new replacement grease interceptor shall be located below grade on the exterior site. An add alternate is provided in the drawings for the installation of a grease interceptor monitor, its integration into the building controls and and the associated electrical circuit to power the monitor.

1.3 OWNER OCCUPANCY

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

B. Arrange the work so that the new grease interceptor and new grease piping is installed and then cutover from the existing grease interceptor to the new grease interceptor before demolishing existing grease interceptor and existing grease piping.

C. Owner intends to utilize the Project upon Substantial Completion.

D. Cooperate with Owner to minimize conflict and to facilitate Owner's operations.

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E. Schedule the Work to accommodate Owner occupancy.

1.4 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. Construction Operations: As determined by the Owner’s project manager.

B. Arrange use of site and premises to allow:

1. Owner occupancy.

2. Work by Others.

3. Work by Owner.

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

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

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

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

E. Utility Outages and Shutdown:

1. Limit disruption of utility services to hours the building is unoccupied.

2. Do not disrupt or shut down life safety systems, including but not limited to fire sprinklers and fire alarm system, without 7 days notice to Owner and authorities having jurisdiction.

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

1.5 WORK SEQUENCE

A. Coordinate construction schedule and operations with Owner.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 The Owner’s Project Manager will schedule a meeting after Notice of Award for Contractor to attend to discuss bonds, insurance certificates, progress schedule, progress meetings, site mobilization, field decisions, submittals, payment applications, change orders, and contract closeout procedures

3.2 Contractor is responsible for providing any telecommunications services needed for Contractor’s performance of work during the performance of this contract.

3.3 Contractor to provide for barriers needed to secure site from entry by unauthorized parties.

3.4 Contractor to coordinate any needed vehicular access and hauling rotes with Owner.

3.5 Contractor to provide waste removal to keep site clean and orderly. Containers shall have lids and trash shall be removed from site periodically. Open free-fall chutes are not permitted.

Flammable materials shall be kept outside the structure.

3.6 Contractor shall perform all demolition activities with regard to the safety of the Owner’s property, and all individuals on site and their property. Shoring and support shall be provided as

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necessary to fulfill this regard. Care shall be made to minimize disruption and distraction of Owner personnel on site.

3.7 Contractor shall provide Owner (7) seven days’ notice of any disruption in any utility or service.

3.8 Contractor shall remove temporary material, utilities, and equipment. No existing equipment shall be abandoned in place. Clean and repair all damage caused by installation of work or temporary facility, utility, or material. Restore all permanent facilities used during construction to pre-construction condition.

3.9 All existing products or material on site, foreseen or not, are the property of the Owner.

3.10 Coordinate deliveries to minimize storage time. All stored deliveries shall keep seals and labels intact. Sensitive materials will be stored in climate controlled environments favorable to the material. Store material to prevent corrosion, discoloration, or staining to itself and/or the Owner’s property.

3.11 Provide product submittals within 15 days of the agreement.

3.12 Cut and patch as necessary to install the work, and repair material affected by the installation of the work. All cut and patch work shall be completed to a clean and orderly appearance, matching existing finishes.

3.13 Skilled and experience installers shall cut and patch exterior elements exposed to weather and moisture.

3.14 Contractor shall keep site clean of debris. A final cleaning of work is required prior to final assessment of project.

3.15 Contractor shall protect installed work from damage.

3.16 Notify Owner’s Project Manager when work is considered ready for Substantial Completion.

Review this work on site with Engineer and Owner. Correct deficiencies in work noted by Engineer and Owner. Notify Owner Project Manager when correction of deficiencies is complete. Correct any remaining deficiencies from Engineer’s final inspection.

3.17 Contractor shall provide O&M manuals and warranties to Project Manager for all equipment and materials within a month after Substantial Completion.

END OF SECTION 011000

7/31/2020 JOINT SEALERS

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SECTION 079200 - JOINT SEALERS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Sealants and joint backing.

B. Scope applies to joint sealants for penetrations required by Plumbing Drawings.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Substrates:

1. M Type Substrates: Concrete, concrete masonry units, brick, mortar, natural stone. The term "masonry" means brick, stone, and concrete masonry work.

2. G Type Substrates: Glass and transparent plastic glazing sheets.

3. A Type Substrates: Metal, porcelain, glazed tile and smooth plastics.

4. O Type Substrates: Wood, Unglazed tile; substrates not included under other categories.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. See Section 01300 - Administrative Requirements, for submittal procedures.

B. Product Data: Provide data indicating sealant chemical characteristics, with instructions for substrate preparation and installation.

C. Samples: Submit two samples, illustrating sealant colors for selection.

D. Substrate Test Report for each sealer.

E. Certificates: For each sealant, provide manufacturer's certificate stating that the product complies with the specifications and is appropriate for the use it is being put to.

F. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Indicate special procedures.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Maintain one copy of each referenced document covering installation requirements on site.

B. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing the Products specified in this section with minimum three years documented experience.

C. Applicator Qualifications: Company specializing in performing the work of this section with minimum three years experience.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

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A. Deliver materials in original containers or bundles with labels showing manufacturer, product name or designation, color, shelf life and installation instructions.

1.6 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Maintain temperature and humidity recommended by the sealant manufacturer during and after installation.

1.7 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate the work with all sections referencing this section.

1.8 WARRANTY

A. See Section 01780 - Closeout Submittals, for additional warranty requirements.

B. Correct defective work within a five year period after Date of Substantial Completion.

C. Warranty: Include coverage for installed sealants and accessories which fail to achieve airtight seal, exhibit loss of adhesion or cohesion, or do not cure.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SILICONE JOINT SEALANTS

A. Single-Component, Nonsag, Neutral-Curing Silicone Joint Sealant: ASTM C 920, Type S, Grade NS, Class 100/50, for Use NT, M, G, A and O.

1. Color: Standard color matching finished surfaces.

2. Applications for:

a. Expansion and control joints.

b. Precast concrete panel joints.

c. EIFS and stucco joints.

d. Curtain wall joints.

3. Acceptable Manufacturers:

a. Dow Corning Corporation; 790.

b. GE Advanced Materials - Silicones; SilPruf LM SCS2700.

c. Tremco Incorporated; Spectrem 1.

2.2 URETHANE JOINT SEALANTS

A. Single-Component, Nonsag, Urethane Joint Sealant: ASTM C 920, Type S, Grade NS, Class 25, for Use NT, M, A and O.

1. Color: Standard color matching finished surfaces.

2. Applications for:

a. Masonry expansion joints

b. Perimeter joints around doors and windows.

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c. Expansion and control joints in precast concrete panels, tilt-up concrete panels, metal curtain walls and copings to facade joints.

3. Acceptable Manufacturers:

a. BASF Building Systems; Sonolastic NP1.

b. Pecora Corporation; Dynatrol I-XL.

c. Sika Corporation, Construction Products Division; Sikaflex - 1a.

d. Tremco Incorporated; Dymonic.

2.3 SEALANTS

A. Sealants and Primers - General: Provide only products having lower volatile organic compound (VOC) content than required by South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule No.1168.

B. General Purpose Interior Sealant: Acrylic emulsion latex; ASTM C 834, Type OP, Grade NS single component, paintable.

1. Color: Colors as selected.

2. Applications: Use for:

a. Interior wall and ceiling control joints.

b. Joints between door and window frames and wall surfaces.

c. Other interior joints for which no other type of sealant is indicated.

2.4 ACCESSORIES

A. Primer: Non-staining type, recommended by sealant manufacturer to suit application.

B. Joint Cleaner: Non-corrosive and non-staining type, recommended by sealant manufacturer;

compatible with joint forming materials.

C. Joint Backing: Round foam rod compatible with sealant; ASTM D 1667, closed cell PVC;

oversized 30 to 50 percent larger than joint width.

D. Bond Breaker: Pressure sensitive tape recommended by sealant manufacturer to suit application.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that substrate surfaces are ready to receive work.

B. Verify that joint backing and release tapes are compatible with sealant.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Remove loose materials and foreign matter that could impair adhesion of sealant.

B. Clean and prime joints in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

C. Perform preparation in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and ASTM C 1193.

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D. Protect elements surrounding the work of this section from damage or disfigurement.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Perform work in accordance with sealant manufacturer's requirements for preparation of surfaces and material installation instructions.

B. Perform installation in accordance with ASTM C 1193.

C. Measure joint dimensions and size joint backers to achieve width-to-depth ratio, neck dimension, and surface bond area as recommended by manufacturer, except where specific dimensions are indicated.

D. Install bond breaker where joint backing is not used.

E. Install sealant free of air pockets, foreign embedded matter, ridges, and sags.

F. Apply sealant within recommended application temperature ranges. Consult manufacturer when sealant cannot be applied within these temperature ranges.

G. Tool joints concave.

3.4 CLEANING

A. Clean adjacent soiled surfaces.

3.5 PROTECTION

A. Protect sealants until cured.

B. Remove and replace damaged sealers.

END OF SECTION 079200

8/10/2023 FACILITY SANITARY SEWERS

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SECTION 221313

FACILITY SANITARY SEWERS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B. See Geotechnical and Environmental Reports provided by the Owner.

C. See Division 01 Section “Substitution Procedures.”

D. See Division 01Section “Sustainable Design Requirements.”

E. See Division 03 Section "Cast in Place Concrete – Site Structural."

F. See Division 22 Section "Common Work Results for Plumbing.”

G. See Division 31 Section "Earth Moving.”

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes gravity-flow, nonpressure sanitary sewer outside the building, with the following components:

1. Pipe and fittings.

2. Nonpressure couplings.

3. Cleanouts.

4. Manholes.

1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Gravity-Flow, Nonpressure, Drainage-Piping Pressure Rating: 15-foot head of water (45 kPa)

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop Drawings: For manholes. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and frames and covers.

B. Coordination Drawings: Show pipe sizes, locations, and elevations. Show other piping in same trench and clearances from sewer system piping. Indicate interface and spatial relationship between manholes, piping, and proximate structures.

C. Product Data and Certificates: For each type of product indicated, from manufacturer.

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D. Operation and maintenance data.

E. Field quality-control reports.

F. LEED Documentation: Compile records and documentation as required per LEED requirements.

1. Comply with Division 01 Section “Sustainable Design Requirements.”

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 LEED Requirements for Regional Materials

A. Credit MR 5.1 and 5.2: Subject to compliance to the LEED sustainability and specification performance and quality requirements, the selection of building materials used in the project that are harvested, extracted, or manufactured in the State of Georgia is preferred and should be given appropriate consideration, where such products are commercially available.

1. Comply with Division 01 Section “Sustainable Design Requirements.”

2. Comply with Division 01 Section “Substitution Procedures.

2.2 DUCTILE-IRON, GRAVITY SEWER PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. Pipe: ASTM A 746, for push-on joints.

B. Standard Fittings: AWWA C110, ductile or gray iron, for push-on joints.

C. Compact Fittings: AWWA C153, for push-on joints.

D. Gaskets: AWWA C111, rubber.

2.3 NONPRESSURE-TYPE TRANSITION COUPLINGS

A. Comply with ASTM C 1173, elastomeric, sleeve-type, reducing or transition coupling, for joining underground nonpressure piping. Include ends of same sizes as piping to be joined and corrosion-resistant-metal tension band and tightening mechanism on each end.

B. Sleeve Materials:

1. For Cast-Iron Soil Pipes: ASTM C 564, rubber.

2. For Concrete Pipes: ASTM C 443 (ASTM C 443M), rubber.

3. For Plastic Pipes: ASTM F 477, elastomeric seal or ASTM D 5926, PVC.

4. For Dissimilar Pipes: ASTM D 5926, PVC or other material compatible with pipe materials being joined.

C. Unshielded, Flexible Couplings:

1. Description: Elastomeric sleeve with stainless-steel shear ring and corrosion-resistant-metal tension band and tightening mechanism on each end.

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D. Ring-Type, Flexible Couplings: Elastomeric compression seal with dimensions to fit inside bell of larger pipe and for spigot of smaller pipe to fit inside ring.

2.4 EXPANSION JOINTS

A. Ductile-Iron, Flexible Expansion Joints:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. EBAA Iron, Inc.

b. Romac Industries, Inc.

c. Star Pipe Products.

2. Description: Compound fitting with combination of flanged and mechanical-joint ends complying with AWWA C110 or AWWA C153. Include two gasketed ball-joint sections and one or more gasketed sleeve sections, rated for 250-psig (1725-kPa) minimum working pressure and for offset and expansion indicated.

2.5 CLEANOUTS

A. Cast-Iron Cleanouts: ASME A112.36.2M, round, gray-iron housing with clamping device and round, secured, scoriated, gray-iron cover. Include gray-iron ferrule with inside calk or spigot connection and countersunk, tapered-thread, brass closure plug.

1. Top-Loading Classification(s): Heavy Duty.

2. Sewer Pipe Fitting and Riser to Cleanout: ASTM A 74, Service class, cast-iron soil pipe and fittings.

2.6 MANHOLES

A. Standard Precast Concrete Manholes:

1. Description: ASTM C 478 (ASTM C 478M), precast, reinforced concrete, of depth indicated, with provision for sealant joints. All manholes are to be per City of Atlanta standard detail for dimensions and materials and as below if not otherwise indicated.

2. Diameter: 48 inches (1200 mm) minimum unless otherwise indicated.

3. Ballast: Increase thickness of precast concrete sections or add concrete to base section, as required to prevent flotation.

4. Base Section: 6-inch (150-mm) minimum thickness for floor slab and 4-inch (100-mm) minimum thickness for walls and base riser section; with separate base slab or base section with integral floor.

5. Riser Sections: 4-inch (100-mm) minimum thickness, of length to provide depth indicated.

6. Top Section: Eccentric-cone type unless concentric-cone or flat-slab-top type is indicated; with top of cone of size that matches grade rings.

7. Joint Sealant: ASTM C 990 (ASTM C 990M), bitumen or butyl rubber.

8. Resilient Pipe Connectors: ASTM C 923 (ASTM C 923M), cast or fitted into manhole walls, for each pipe connection.

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9. Steps: Individual FRP steps, FRP ladder, or ASTM A 615/A 615M, deformed, 1/2-inch (13-mm) steel reinforcing rods encased in ASTM D 4101, PP; wide enough to allow worker to place both feet on one step and designed to prevent lateral slippage off step.

Cast or anchor steps into sidewalls at 12- to 16-inch (300- to 400-mm) intervals. Omit steps if total depth from floor of manhole to finished grade is less than 60 inches (1500 mm).

10. Adjusting Rings: Interlocking HDPE rings, with level or sloped edge in thickness and diameter matching manhole frame and cover, and with height as required to adjust manhole frame and cover to indicated elevation and slope. Include sealant recommended by ring manufacturer.

11. Grade Rings: Reinforced-concrete rings, 6- to 9-inch (150- to 225-mm) total thickness, with diameter matching manhole frame and cover, and with height as required to adjust manhole frame and cover to indicated elevation and slope.

B. Manhole Frames and Covers:

1. Description: Ferrous; 24-inch (610-mm) ID by 7- to 9-inch (175- to 225-mm) riser, with 4-inch- (100-mm-) minimum-width flange and 26-inch- (660-mm-) diameter cover. Include indented top design with lettering cast into cover, using wording equivalent to

"SANITARY SEWER."

2. Material: ASTM A 48/A 48M, Class 35 gray iron unless otherwise indicated.

2.7 CONCRETE

A. See Division 03 Section "Cast in Place Concrete – Site Structural" and Construction Documents.

B. Manhole Channels and Benches: Factory or field formed from concrete. Portland cement design mix, 4000 psi (27.6 MPa) minimum, with 0.45 maximum water/cementitious materials ratio. Include channels and benches in manholes.

1. Channels: Concrete invert, formed to same width as connected piping, with height of vertical sides to three-fourths of pipe diameter. Form curved channels with smooth, uniform radius and slope.

a. Invert Slope: 1 percent through manhole.

2. Benches: Concrete, sloped to drain into channel.

a. Slope: 4 percent.

C. Ballast and Pipe Supports: Portland cement design mix, 3000 psi (20.7 MPa) minimum, with

0.58 maximum water/cementitious materials ratio.

1. Reinforcing Fabric: ASTM A 185/A 185M, steel, welded wire fabric, plain.

2. Reinforcing Bars: ASTM A 615/A 615M, Grade 60 (420 MPa) deformed steel.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EARTHWORK

A. Excavating, trenching, and backfilling are specified in Division 31 Section "Earth Moving."

3.2 PIPING INSTALLATION

A. Comply with Division 22 Section "Common Work Results for Plumbing.”

B. General Locations and Arrangements: Drawing plans and details indicate general location and arrangement of underground sanitary sewer piping. Location and arrangement of piping layout take into account design considerations. Install piping as indicated, to extent practical. Where specific installation is not indicated, follow piping manufacturer's written instructions.

C. Install piping beginning at low point, true to grades and alignment indicated with unbroken continuity of invert. Place bell ends of piping facing upstream. Install gaskets, seals, sleeves, and couplings according to manufacturer's written instructions for using lubricants, cements, and other installation requirements.

D. Install manholes for changes in direction unless fittings are indicated. Use fittings for branch connections unless direct tap into existing sewer is indicated.

E. Install proper size increasers, reducers, and couplings where different sizes or materials of pipes and fittings are connected. Reducing size of piping in direction of flow is prohibited.

F. When installing pipe under streets or other obstructions that cannot be disturbed, use pipe-jacking process of microtunneling.

G. Install gravity-flow, nonpressure, drainage piping according to the following:

1. Install piping pitched down in direction of flow, at minimum slope of 1 percent unless otherwise indicated.

2. Install piping NPS 6 (DN 150) and larger with restrained joints at tee fittings and at changes in direction. Use corrosion-resistant rods, pipe or fitting manufacturer's proprietary restraint system, or cast-in-place-concrete supports or anchors.

3. Install piping with 36-inch (915-mm) minimum cover.

4. Install hub-and-spigot, cast-iron soil piping according to CISPI's "Cast Iron Soil Pipe and

Fittings Handbook."

5. Install hubless cast-iron soil piping according to CISPI 310 and CISPI's "Cast Iron Soil

Pipe and Fittings Handbook."

6. Install PVC corrugated sewer piping according to ASTM D 2321 and ASTM F 1668.

7. Install PVC Type PSM sewer piping according to ASTM D 2321 and ASTM F 1668.

8. Install nonreinforced-concrete sewer piping according to ASTM C 1479 and ACPA's

"Concrete Pipe Installation Manual."

9. Install reinforced-concrete sewer piping according to ASTM C 1479 and ACPA's

"Concrete Pipe Installation Manual."

H. Install corrosion-protection piping encasement over the following underground metal piping according to ASTM A 674 or AWWA C105:

1. Hub-and-spigot, cast-iron soil pipe.

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2. Hubless cast-iron soil pipe and fittings.

3. Expansion joints.

I. Clear interior of piping and manholes of dirt and superfluous material as work progresses.

Maintain swab or drag in piping, and pull past each joint as it is completed. Place plug in end of incomplete piping at end of day and when work stops.

3.3 PIPE JOINT CONSTRUCTION

A. Join gravity-flow, nonpressure, drainage piping according to the following:

1. Join hub-and-spigot, cast-iron soil piping with gasket joints according to CISPI's "Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings Handbook" for compression joints.

2. Join hub-and-spigot, cast-iron soil piping with calked joints according to CISPI's "Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings Handbook" for lead and oakum calked joints.

3. Join hubless cast-iron soil piping according to CISPI 310 and CISPI's "Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings Handbook" for hubless-coupling joints.

4. Join PVC corrugated sewer piping according to ASTM D 2321.

5. Join PVC Type PSM sewer piping according to ASTM D 2321 and ASTM D 3034 for elastomeric-seal joints or ASTM D 3034 for elastomeric-gasket joints.

6. Join nonreinforced-concrete sewer piping according to ASTM C 14 (ASTM C 14M) and

ACPA's "Concrete Pipe Installation Manual" for rubber-gasket joints.

7. Join reinforced-concrete sewer piping according to ACPA's "Concrete Pipe Installation

Manual" for rubber-gasket joints.

8. Join dissimilar pipe materials with nonpressure-type, flexible couplings.

3.4 MANHOLE INSTALLATION

A. General: Install manholes complete with appurtenances and accessories indicated.

B. Install precast concrete manhole sections with sealants according to ASTM C 891.

C. Install FRP manholes according to manufacturer's written instructions.

D. Form continuous concrete channels and benches between inlets and outlet.

E. Set tops of frames and covers flush with finished surface of manholes that occur in pavements.

Set tops 2 inches (51 mm) above finished surface elsewhere unless otherwise indicated.

F. Install manhole-cover inserts in frame and immediately below cover.

3.5 CONCRETE PLACEMENT

A. See Division 03 Section "Cast in Place Concrete – Site Structural.”

3.6 CLEANOUT INSTALLATION

A. Install cleanouts and riser extensions from sewer pipes to cleanouts at grade. Use cast-iron soil pipe fittings in sewer pipes at branches for cleanouts, and use cast-iron soil pipe for riser extensions to cleanouts. Install piping so cleanouts open in direction of flow in sewer pipe.

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1. Use Medium-Duty, top-loading classification cleanouts in paved or unpaved foot-traffic areas.

2. Use Heavy-Duty, top-loading classification cleanouts in vehicle-traffic service areas.

3. Use Extra-Heavy-Duty, top-loading classification cleanouts in roads.

B. Set cleanout frames and covers in concrete pavement and roads with tops flush with pavement surface.

3.7 CONNECTIONS

A. Connect nonpressure, gravity-flow drainage piping to building's sanitary building drains specified in Division 22 Section "Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping."

B. Make connections to existing piping and underground manholes.

1. Use commercially manufactured wye fittings for piping branch connections. Remove section of existing pipe, install wye fitting into existing piping, and encase entire wye fitting plus 6-inch (150-mm) overlap with not less than 6 inches (150 mm) of concrete with 28-day compressive strength of 3000 psi (20.7 MPa).

2. Make branch connections from side into existing piping, NPS 21 (DN 525) or larger or as shown on plans, or to underground manholes by cutting opening into existing unit large enough to allow 3 inches (76 mm) of concrete to be packed around entering connection.

Cut end of connection pipe passing through pipe or structure wall to conform to shape of and be flush with inside wall unless otherwise indicated. On outside of pipe or manhole wall, encase entering connection in 6 inches (150 mm) of concrete for minimum length of 12 inches (300 mm) to provide additional support of collar from connection to undisturbed ground.

a. Use concrete that will attain a minimum 28-day compressive strength of 3000 psi (20.7 MPa) unless otherwise indicated.

b. Use epoxy-bonding compound as interface between new and existing concrete and piping materials.

3. Protect existing piping and manholes to prevent concrete or debris from entering while making tap connections. Remove debris or other extraneous material that may accumulate.

C. Connect to grease interceptors specified in Division 22 Section "Sanitary Waste Interceptors."

3.8 IDENTIFICATION

A. Materials and their installation are specified Division 33 Section "Common Work Results for Utilities." Arrange for installation of green warning tapes directly over piping and at outside edges of underground manholes.

1. Use detectable warning tape over ferrous piping.

2. Use detectable warning tape over nonferrous piping and over edges of underground manholes.

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3.9 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Inspect interior of piping to determine whether line displacement or other damage has occurred.

Inspect after approximately 24 inches (600 mm) of backfill is in place, and again at completion of Project.

1. Submit separate report for each system inspection.

2. Defects requiring correction include the following:

a. Alignment: Less than full diameter of inside of pipe is visible between structures.

b. Deflection: Flexible piping with deflection that prevents passage of ball or cylinder of size not less than 92.5 percent of piping diameter.

c. Damage: Crushed, broken, cracked, or otherwise damaged piping.

d. Infiltration: Water leakage into piping.

e. Exfiltration: Water leakage from or around piping.

3. Replace defective piping using new materials, and repeat inspections until defects are within allowances specified.

4. Reinspect and repeat procedure until results are satisfactory.

B. Test new piping systems, and parts of existing systems that have been altered, extended, or repaired, for leaks and defects.

1. Do not enclose, cover, or put into service before inspection and approval.

2. Test completed piping systems according to requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

3. Schedule tests and inspections by authorities having jurisdiction with at least 24 hours' advance notice.

4. Submit separate report for each test.

5. Hydrostatic Tests: Test sanitary sewerage according to requirements of authorities having jurisdiction and the following:

a. Fill sewer piping with water. Test with pressure of at least 10-foot (3-m) head of water, and maintain such pressure without leakage for at least 15 minutes.

b. Close openings in system and fill with water.

c. Purge air and refill with water.

d. Disconnect water supply.

e. Test and inspect joints for leaks.

6. Manholes: Perform hydraulic test according to ASTM C 969 (ASTM C 969M).

C. Leaks and loss in test pressure constitute defects that must be repaired.

D. Replace leaking piping using new materials, and repeat testing until leakage is within allowances specified.

3.10 CLEANING

A. Clean dirt and superfluous material from interior of piping. Flush with potable water.

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8/10/2023 EXCAVATION SUPPORT AND PROTECTION

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SECTION 315000

EXCAVATION SUPPORT AND PROTECTION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B. See Geotechnical and Environmental Reports provided by the Owner.

C. See Division 31 Section "Earth Moving."

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes temporary excavation support and protection systems.

1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Design, furnish, install, monitor, and maintain excavation support and protection system capable of supporting excavation sidewalls and of resisting soil and hydrostatic pressure and superimposed and construction loads.

1. Delegated Design: Provide professional engineering services needed to assume engineering responsibility, including preparation of Shop Drawings and a comprehensive engineering analysis by a qualified professional engineer for the excavation support and protection system using performance requirements and design criteria indicated.

2. Install excavation support and protection systems without damaging existing buildings, structures, and site improvements adjacent to excavation.

3. Monitor vibrations, settlements, and movements.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Delegated-Design Submittal: For excavation support and protection system indicated to comply with performance requirements and design criteria, including analysis data signed and sealed by the qualified professional engineer responsible for their preparation.

B. Photographs: Show existing conditions of adjacent construction and site improvements that might be misconstrued as damage caused by the absence of, the installation of, or the performance of excavation support and protection systems. Submit before Work begins.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.

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1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Project-Site Information: A Geotechnical Report has been prepared for this Project and is available for information. The opinions expressed in this Report are those of Geotechnical Engineer and represent interpretations of subsoil conditions, tests, and results of analyses conducted by geotechnical engineer. Owner will not be responsible for interpretations or conclusions drawn from this data.

1. Make additional test borings and conduct other exploratory operations necessary for excavation support and protection.

B. Survey Work: Engage a qualified land surveyor or professional engineer to survey adjacent existing buildings, structures, and site improvements; establish exact elevations at fixed points to act as benchmarks. Clearly identify benchmarks and record existing elevations.

1. During installation of excavation support and protection systems, regularly resurvey benchmarks, maintaining an accurate log of surveyed elevations and positions for comparison with original elevations and positions. Promptly notify Architect if changes in elevations or positions occur or if cracks, sags, or other damage is evident in adjacent construction.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. General: Provide materials that are either new or in serviceable condition.

B. Structural Steel: ASTM A 36/A 36M, ASTM A 690/A 690M, or ASTM A 992/A 992M.

C. Steel Sheet Piling: ASTM A 328/A 328M, ASTM A 572/A 572M, or ASTM A 690/A 690M; with continuous interlocks.

D. Wood Lagging: Lumber, mixed hardwood, nominal rough thickness of 4 inches.

E. Cast-in-Place Concrete: ACI 301, of compressive strength required for application.

F. Reinforcing Bars: ASTM A 615/A 615M, Grade 60, deformed.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Temporary or permanent tie backs or other subsurface structural support shall not encroach outside the property limits without the proper permission, easements, and/or encroachment agreements.

B. Protect structures, utilities, sidewalks, pavements, and other facilities from damage caused by settlement, lateral movement, undermining, washout, and other hazards that could develop during excavation support and protection system operations.

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1. Shore, support, and protect utilities encountered.

C. Install excavation support and protection systems to ensure minimum interference with roads, streets, walks, and other adjacent occupied and used facilities.

D. Locate excavation support and protection systems clear of permanent construction so that forming and finishing of concrete surfaces are not impeded.

E. Monitor excavation support and protection systems daily during excavation progress and for as long as excavation remains open. Promptly correct bulges, breakage, or other evidence of movement to ensure that excavation support and protection systems remain stable.

F. Promptly repair damages to adjacent facilities caused by installing excavation support and protection systems.

3.2 REMOVAL AND REPAIRS

A. Remove excavation support and protection systems when construction has progressed sufficiently to support excavation and bear soil and hydrostatic pressures. Remove in stages to avoid disturbing underlying soils or damaging structures, pavements, facilities, and utilities.

1. Remove excavation support and protection systems to a minimum depth of 48 inches below overlaying construction and abandon remainder.

2. Fill voids immediately with approved backfill compacted to density specified in Division 31 Section "Earth Moving."

3. Repair or replace, as approved by Architect, adjacent work damaged or displaced by removing excavation support and protection systems.

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8/10/2023 CONCRETE PAVING

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SECTION 321313

CONCRETE PAVING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B. See Geotechnical and Environmental Reports provided by the Owner.

C. See Division 31 Section "Earth Moving.

D. See Division 07 Section “Joint Sealants – Site Structural.”

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Driveways.

2. Parking lots.

3. Curbs and gutters.

4. Sidewalks.

5. On Grade Plaza Areas.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

B. LEED Documentation: Compile records and documentation as required per LEED requirements.

1. Comply with Division 01 Section “Sustainable Design Requirements.”

C. Samples: For each exposed product and for each color and texture specified.

D. Other Action Submittals:

1. Design Mixtures: For each concrete paving mixture. Include alternate design mixtures when characteristics of materials, Project conditions, weather, test results, or other circumstances warrant adjustments.

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1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Ready-Mix-Concrete Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing ready-mixed concrete products and that complies with ASTM C 94/C 94M requirements for production facilities and equipment.

B. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with materials, workmanship, and other applicable requirements of Georgia DOT for concrete paving work.

1. Measurement and payment provisions and safety program submittals included in standard specifications do not apply to this Section.

C. ACI Publications: Comply with ACI 301 (ACI 301M) unless otherwise indicated.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 LEED Requirements for Regional Materials

A. Credit MR 5.1 and 5.2: Subject to compliance to the LEED sustainability and specification performance and quality requirements, the selection of building materials used in the project that are harvested, extracted, or manufactured in the State of Georgia is preferred and should be given appropriate consideration, where such products are commercially available.

1. Comply with Division 01 Section “Sustainable Design Requirements.”

2. Comply with Division 01 Section “Substitution Procedures.”

2.2 STEEL REINFORCEMENT

A. The type of steel reinforcement shall be shown on the drawings.

B. Recycled Content: Provide steel reinforcement with an average recycled content of steel so postconsumer recycled content plus one-half of preconsumer recycled content is not less than 25 percent.

C. Plain-Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement: ASTM A 185/A 185M, fabricated from as-drawn steel wire into flat sheets.

D. Deformed-Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement: ASTM A 497/A 497M, flat sheet.

E. Reinforcing Bars: ASTM A 615/A 615M, Grade 60; deformed.

F. Plain-Steel Wire: ASTM A 82/A 82M, as drawn.

G. Deformed-Steel Wire: ASTM A 496/A 496M.

H. Dowel Bars: ASTM A 615/A 615M, Grade 60 plain-steel bars; zinc coated (galvanized) after…