RFP (NH JCC) Site Drainage Remediation-Gym Floor Replacement.docx

Section M Selection Criteria and Evaluation of Proposals

RFP 1630DC-19-R-00007

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

1630DC-20-R-00018

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION SEALED BID (IFB)

x NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

02/127/2020

PAGE OF PAGES

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

7. ISSUED BY

US Department of Labor Office of Contracts Management 200 Constitution Ave, NW Room N-4643 Washington DC 20210

9. FOR

INFORMATION

CALL:

a. NAME

DAVID

STEPHENS

b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) 202-693-3267

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date) PROJECT TITLE: SITE DRAINAGE REMEDIATION AND REPLACEMENT OF GYM FLOOR at the New Hampshire Job Corps Center located in Manchester, New Hampshire, 03102. The requirement is a set-aside for competition: Total Small Business concerns.

Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Proposals are due on March 31, 2020 (2:00PM) NAICS is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction-Small Business Size Standard is $36.5 Million

Estimated Construction is $500,000.00 - $1,000,000.00

11. The Contractor shall begin performance 10 calendar days and complete it within 298 calendar days after receiving

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

x YES NO 12b. CALENDAR DAYS award, x notice to proceed. The performance period is x mandatory negotiable.

(See

FAR

52.211- )10

a. Sealed offers in original and 3 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 1400 (hour) local time

03/31/2020 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due .

b. An offer guarantee x is, is not required.

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than 120 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected .

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85) Prescribed by GSA FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14.

NAME

AND

ADDRESS

OF

OFFEROR

(Include

ZIP

Code) 15.

TELEPHONE

NO.

(Include area code) 16.

REMITTANCE

ADDRESS

(Include only if different than item

14.)

CODE

FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum

AMOUNTS

)requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

Continued...

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return 1 copies to issuing office.)

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations,

29. AWARD

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

Maria Pizarro

BY

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES ANDPRICE/COSTS PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

Firm Fixed Price The Contractor shall provide all supervision, personnel, equipment, transportation, material, and other items and services necessary to perform the Design/Build Construction Services for the New Hampshire Job Corps Center.

B.2 DELIVERABLE - RELEASABLE COPIES - FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) permits withholding information under several exemptions, including Exemption 4 which protects "trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person [that is] privileged or confidential," 5 U.S.C. 552(b) (4). Within five business days of contract award, the contractor shall provide a statement that the contract is available for full disclosure under the FOIA or provide a scanned PDF of the redacted copy of the contract identifying the specific potions the contractor believes are covered by the particular exemption requested. Any redactions must be fully supported under the FOIA. In the event the Government notifies the contractor that it does not agree with a proposed redaction, the contractor shall have five business days to submit additional information to support the requested redaction. For subcontracts, within 5 business days of the contractor's award of any subcontract over $500,000 the contractor shall provide the Government a scanned PDF copy of the subcontract with a statement that the copy is either available for full disclosure, or identifying the specific portions believed to be covered by the particular exemption requested.

Redactions should be limited to those protections provided under the FOIA. Following the procedures above, the Government has the right to notify the contractor of any disagreement with proposed redaction or exemption requests.

B -1

Section B Supplies or Services and Price/Costs

RFP 1630DC-20-R-00018

DESIGN-BUILD SCOPE OF WORK FOR

SITE DRAINAGE REMEDIATION AND REPLACEMENT OF GYM FLOOR AT THE

NEW HAMPSHIRE JOB CORPS CENTER MANCHESTER NEW HAMPSHIRE

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

PREPARED BY:

Section C Description/Specifications RFP No. 1630DC-20-R-00018

C-

June 2019

PROJECT NO. 4053 DBSOW

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ATTACHMENT 1 - CONTRACTOR QUICK REFERENCE CHECKLIST

ATTACHMENT 2 – QUALITY CONTROL, TESTING, AND INSPECTION SERVICES REQUIREMENTS ATTACHMENT 3 – NORTH STARR INVESTIGATION REPORT

DESIGN-BUILD SCOPE OF WORK

SITE DRAINAGE REMEDIATION AND REPLACE GYM FLOOR

I. GENERAL

NEW HAMPSHIRE JOB CORPS CENTER MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE

The Work involves design and construction services for the installation of perimeter foundation drains and subsurface drains to capture ground water and surface water runoff and discharge away from the Recreation Center, Building E. The new drains will be tied into the existing storm drain system at the New Hampshire Job Corps Center. Work also includes the replacement of moldy gypsum wallboard behind the gymnasium bleachers, removal of the existing hardwood gymnasium flooring, preparation of the subfloor concrete floor, installation of high Relative Humidity (RH) topical moisture mitigation epoxy system over the gymnasium concrete slab, and installation of a new wood gymnasium flooring system to match the existing floor system.

The extent of work is described in Parts IV & V of this Scope of Work (SOW).

“Contractor Quick Reference Checklist,” Attachment 1, is a required form that identifies a simplified but not all inclusive list of issues that the Contractor needs to address as due diligence items during the design phase. The JCH-814 paragraphs shown provide an initial design reference; however, reference to other sources may be required to fully address the issue.

“Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection Services Requirements”, Attachment 2, outlines the minimum quality control, testing, and inspection procedures and practices which are required to ensure the completed construction meets or exceeds both the contract requirements and the Government-accepted contractor design..

II. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

A. LEGALLY MANDATED STANDARDS

The Contractor shall conform to:

1. Code of Federal Regulations

a) Life Safety Code NFPA-101

The Contractor’s responsibility for safety related requirements extends to all impacted areas and access ways affected by the work.

2. National and State Building Codes

The Contractor shall conform to all applicable construction codes, ordinances, and regulations including the national building code used in the local area, laws and local ordinances. The most recent version of the IBC shall be used along with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation specifications for asphalt design. Deviations and interpretations shall be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer.

3. Permits and Licenses

The Buildings at the New Hampshire Job Corps Center are a federally owned but the land is leased from the City of Manchester, New Hampshire. The Center is also federally operated facility.

The Contractor shall research, and be responsible for obtaining and paying for, all regulatory, permitting and licensing requirements required to perform this work in Manchester, New Hampshire and in accordance with JCH- 814, Section 1.7. No drawings or specifications shall be submitted for building permits unless express notification in writing is received from the Contracting Officer (CO).

B. JOB CORPS GUIDELINES

1. JCH-814: Planning, Design, and Construction Administration Guidelines for Architects and Engineers

Job Corps publication JCH-814, September 2013 "Planning, Design, and Construction Administration Guidelines for Architects and Engineers," including Amendment 1 dated September 2015, is a companion document to this scope of work. This reference will from this point forward be referenced as “JCH-814.” The JCH-814 can be found at http://www.solicitationattachments.com/jch814. It presents the Contractor additional design criteria not specifically stated in the scope of work. Where conflicts occur between the requirements of the contract and JCH-814, the requirements of the contract shall take precedence.

C. OTHER STANDARDS

1. Environmentally Preferable Products

The Contractor shall evaluate options for the use of environmentally preferable products and environmentally preferable building design and shall include a description of recommended options in the DESIGN NARRATIVE (see JCH-814 for narrative requirements).

2. Existing Facility Investigative Survey

The work is to be performed in and around the Recreation Building, Building E, for which plans are available for download and information at http://www.solicitationattachments.com/NewHampshireGym . The Contractor shall conduct an investigative survey to determine if there are hidden conditions or elements, which will impact the proposed design. Demolition may be required to expose suspected unknown elements.

a) The survey shall determine the extent of any hidden structural elements. The design and spacing of hidden structural elements shall be investigated.

b) The survey shall locate any hidden mechanical or electrical components, the presence of which would impact the proposed design.

c) Any openings in the exposed finishes created to perform the investigative survey shall be sealed and restored in all areas where there are occupants. Any opening hidden by the exposed finish¸ need only be sealed.

D. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

1. Center Operation

The Center shall remain in operation throughout the construction phase. The Contractor shall, as part of this contract, coordinate with DOL’s Engineering Support Contractor (ESC) and evolve a set of construction documents that will minimize disruption of Center operations during construction. Proper scheduling and phasing of the construction work is required to allow the Center to operate in a normal fashion during construction.

2. Contractor’s Responsibilities

The Contractor’s design shall meet the programmatic requirements as outlined in this scope of work and in the JCH- 814.

Although this scope of work may identify specific elements of construction, it is the Contractor's responsibility to provide any and all elements which are incidental to provide a fully complete and functional facility.

The Contractor is required to provide ten (10) high quality photographs in digital and paper format to document the completed facility. Submission of the requisite photo record shall follow the remediation of the Substantial Completion Punch List.

3. Submittal Requirements

The required Submissions are as follows; percentages are an approximate fraction of completed construction documents.

and Coordination Drawings

All submittals shall be in accordance with JCH-814, Section 8.4. This project will require the following submittals The Contractor shall provide a Schematic Design (15%) submission within 6 weeks of receipt of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). The submission of the Schematic Design will be followed by a 15% review meeting that will be scheduled after DOL has reviewed the Contractor’s submission. The review meeting will be held by Go-to- Meeting/teleconference.

The Contractor shall provide a Progress Contract Documents (50%) submission, including all corrections and the design review comment responses from the 15% submission, based on the schedule contained in Section VII.

The Contractor shall provide a Final Contract Documents and Coordination Drawings (100%) submission, including all corrections and the design review comment responses from the 50% submission, based on the schedule contained in Section VII.

The Issued For Construction documents, to include all corrections and design review comment responses from the 100% submission, shall be submitted two (2) weeks from receipt of the Final Contract Documents and Coordination Drawings approval by the Contracting Officer.

Three copies of the updated CONTRACTOR QUICK REFERENCE checklist shall be provided with each design submission.

Submittals for Review

One week before the Schematic Design (15%) presentation, the Contractor shall submit five (5) sets of drawings (2 sets full size, 3 sets ½ size) and project documents, as well as three (3) sets of drainage design calculations and design narrative to the Contracting Officer for evaluation.

For the remaining submissions the Contractor shall submit five (5) sets of drawings (2 sets full size, 3 sets ½ size) and project documents, as well as three (3) sets of drainage design calculations, and design narratives to the CO for review and acceptance. In addition, one (1) full size set of drawings and specifications shall be mailed directly by the Contractor to the New Hampshire Job Corps Center at each submission stage.

New Hampshire Job Corps Center Attn.: Arthur DiBacco 943 Dunbarton Rd, Manchester, NH 03102

Each design submittal shall be incorporated into an “AutoCAD (version 18 or later)” and PDF compatible electronic media (Thumb Drive or CD) and be delivered to the Department of Labor by the Contractor in addition to the drawing/specification sets required. Complete project documents shall also be furnished on electronic media (Thumb Drive or CD) that is “Word” (Microsoft Office) compatible.

The levels of detail required for each stage of the submittals are outlined in JCH-814, Section 8.4.

The Contractor is required to maintain the design-build schedule per the contract, and must indicate to the CO ways and means to recover lost time due to delays. No additional time will be given to the Contractor unless it is determined by the CO that the delay is legitimate and unavoidable and that the Contractor has prudently exercised all options within its authority and ability to avert such delays.

The Contractor shall, at a minimum, submit the following for approval before commencing construction:

· Schedule, CPM in Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, with electronic files

· Safety Plan

· Quality Plan

· Construction phasing and layout plan

· Material submittals and shop drawings for all materials and equipment to be used or installed on this project.

4. Web Based Project Management System

The DOL shall provide, and requires the Contractor to use the secure online construction management system, Submittal Exchange©, that will expedite submittal information and management exchanges between members of the Contractor’s team, the ESC, the DOL and other designated project stakeholders. Submittal Exchange will be provided at DOL’s expense and the Contractor will be required to attend a one-hour on-line training session before use.

The system offers an unlimited user automatic information exchange, and electronic closeout documentation for the entire project. The program service provides a comprehensive online system for exchanging, reviewing, and archiving construction communications as well as product manufacturer training for users.

The extent of use of Submittal Exchange shall be determined by DOL and the General Contractor during the Pre- Construction Conference. The following features of Submittal Exchange may be utilized: Project Data and Shop Drawing Submittals, Construction Submittals, RFI’s, ASI's, Construction Schedule, Meeting Minutes, Monthly Executive Reports, Construction Photos, Applications for Payment, Construction Videos, Coordination Drawings, Reports, Deficiency Notices/Notice of Non-Compliance, Tests & Inspections, Warranties, Closeout, Punch Lists, Commissioning, and Operations and Maintenance Manuals.

Schedule of Values, Design Submissions, Proposal Requests, Potential Change Orders (PCOs), and Substantial Completion Requests shall not be posted to Submittal Exchange. These documents shall be submitted hard-copy to DOL for review and approval.

5. Building Design

The Contractor must be familiar with Manchester, New Hampshire (local) construction methods and building materials, and shall provide a design that exemplifies the optimum balance of economy, aesthetics, life safety, ease of maintenance, and speed of construction.

6. Site Visits - Construction Observation – Construction Progress Meetings

The Contractor contract administration services shall include all duties and responsibilities as outlined in JCH-814, Chapter 9. The Contractor shall prepare a monthly construction progress report. The report shall include an updated CPM schedule, a minimum of 10 electronic photos of all aspects of the project and a list of open issues with the responsible person and target date for resolution identified. The DOL Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and/or a representative of the Department of Labor’s Engineering Support Contractor (ESC) may visit the site at least once a month. During this visit, the Contractor’s payment application will be quantified and verified by the COR or delegated ESC representative.

Once construction commences, in coordination with DOL, the Contractor shall organize, prepare agenda, and conduct bi-weekly construction progress meetings, record and prepare meeting minutes, and distribute to team members and attendees within 3 days after the meeting. These bi-weekly progress meetings shall include representatives from the Contractor, the Engineering Support Contractor (ESC), DOL and others as determined by DOL. Meetings may be held at the construction site in conjunction with ESC site visits and/or attended by conference call. The ESC will provide the teleconference platform.

7. Availability of Existing Documents

Construction drawings and specifications of the buildings involved are available for download and information at http://www.solicitationattachments.com/NewHamshireGym. The contractor is required to familiarize himself with the existing conditions affecting the work through site verification. The contractor will be responsible for verification of all dimensions, layout, and conditions in and around the construction area involved. The contractor shall inform the Contracting Officer immediately of any unforeseen conditions which may affect the work.

8. Issued For Construction Document Reproduction

Three (3) sets, in total, of the Final Construction project documents and drawings sealed and dated by the appropriate professionals shall be reproduced for the CO use. Two (2) sets full size and one (1) set half size of the project documents shall be sent to the ESC, Department of Labor 2101 Wilson Blvd. Suite 400 Arlington, VA 22201 In addition, one (1) set full size is to be mailed by the Contractor directly to: New Hampshire Job Corps Center Attn.: Arthur DiBacco 943 Dunbarton Rd, III. USE OF THE SITE

Access to the construction site will be from the road located on the west side of the site (access to the Center maintenance area). The Contractor will maintain this road during construction and repair the road as necessary at the completion of the project.

Unless otherwise approved by the Department of Labor, the lay-down area will be located on the flat area north of Gymnasium Building E and North of Building D (refer to Section VI – Site Plan). Restore the laydown area to its current condition upon completion of the work.

IV. EXTENT OF WORK

A. SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND UTILITIES

1. Design Objectives

Ground water and surface water runoff has infiltrated the Recreation Building, Building E, causing damage to the gymnasium wood flooring system. The objective of this project is to alleviate the water infiltration, install a moisture mitigation epoxy system, and replace the Gymnasium flooring system.

The quantities and materials provided as part of this scope of work are for establishing a minimum level of quality and for bidding purposes only. The Design-Build (DB) Contractor is solely responsible for all aspects of the design required to ensure a complete and total project based on the scope of work outlined below, and shall verify all conditions, quantities and material provided as part of their design. If there are conflicts between the design requirements and the scope of work the DB Contractor shall notify the DOL Contracting Officer (CO) in writing prior to progressing with their design.

2. Site Improvements

The Contractor shall use existing subsurface soil exploration reports, as-built contract documents and North Starr Concrete Consulting, PC report dated April 17, 2019 to determine the drainage requirements for the proposed building. These documents are available for download and information at http://www.solicitationattachments.com/NewHampshireGym.

The Contractor shall include all testing and inspection services from an independent testing agency during excavation and backfill over the new foundation drains, new paved area construction, and all pavement replacements.

3. Site Survey

The topographic surveys from the Record Documents shall be verified in every detail of the disturbed construction areas showing all existing construction, utilities, culverts, pipe sizes, inverts, trees, building finish floor elevations, and other site features, as required.

4. Site Utilities

Excavation and other methods to locate buried underground utilities are part of this scope. Utility location should be accomplished by employing electromagnetic induction technology in conjunction with ground penetrating radar.

Manholes, manhole inlets, and other such structures shall be accessed and connecting pipes field surveyed. Property lines must be plotted from available records. A property line survey is not required for this project.

The utilities design shall verify that the existing stormwater drainage system is capable of supporting any additional surface water and site drainage created by the construction. All perimeter drainage ditches shall intercept all outside surface runoff penetrating into the campus and should be diverted around the site through the existing surface stormwater drainage system.

B. GENERAL BUILDING DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

1. Demolition

a) Remove the remainder of existing gymnasium maple wood sports flooring, associated under floor structure, and moisture barrier down to concrete slab (approximately 7,000 square feet). The existing bleachers are to be removed and stored on-site for reinstallation after installation of the new wood sports floor is complete. Salvage and reuse the volleyball post holders.

b) Saw cut approximately 350 linear feet and remove asphalt pavement, and grassed area along the path of the proposed drain line (See B.4 below), to approximately five (5) feet out from the face of the buildings north and east sides (approximately 1,720 square feet). Excavate to accommodate a new French drain and sub-surface drainage system as recommended in the North Starr Concrete Consulting, PC report dated May 9, 2019. All demolition debris shall be removed and properly disposed of off-site.

c) Remove moldy and damaged gypsum wallboard four (4) feet above the finished sports floor on the east and south walls and properly dispose of the gypsum wallboard.

2. Architectural

a) Furnish and install new gypsum board to match existing thickness (assumed to be 5/8”) where removed in paragraph B.1.c) above. Repaint wall patch areas to match existing color with two (2) coats of acrylic latex primer and two (2) of semi-gloss coats of acrylic latex paint.

b) Furnish and install a flexible elastomeric waterproofing material, per manufacturer’s recommendations, on the face of the east and north foundation/exterior stud walls, to a depth of approximately three (3) feet below grade and three (3) feet up the exterior stud wall sheathing to minimize water infiltration between the top of the foundation wall and the metal stud wall. Remove and salvage the cedar siding for reinstallation. Provide a metal flashing material over the joint between the foundation wall and the metal stud wall prior to applying the elastomeric waterproofing material. Remove a portion of the exterior insulation, approximately 170 feet x three (3) feet high (510 square feet) to install the elastomeric waterproofing system. Provide new insulation system following the installation of the elastomeric waterproofing system. Reinstall the salvaged cedar siding.

c) Furnish and Install a moisture mitigation epoxy system per North Starr Concrete Consulting, PC report dated May 9, 2019. The recommended system is ARDEX MC RAPID one-coat Moisture Control System for concrete or Koester Moisture Control System or approved equal on concrete subfloor for moisture level of 100% RH. The minimum thickness of the moisture Control System will be 14 mils thick.

a. The concrete substrate must be structurally sound and solid, surface dry and thoroughly clean and free of oil, wax, grease, asphalt, paint, latex compounds, curing and sealing compounds and any contaminant that could act as a bond breaker.

b. The floor must be prepared by mechanical means such as shot blasting. Broom sweep and vacuum the prepared area.

c. Acid etching, solvents, sweeping compounds, adhesive removers and sanding are not acceptable means of cleaning the substrate.

d) Furnish and install a new maple wood sports flooring system (Approximately to match the existing sports floor (basis of design is Conner Sports Laytite Maple sports floor or approved equal). Repaint the basketball and volleyball games lines to match existing, and coordinate proposed markings with the Center before proceeding. The new wood athletic flooring system shall meet or exceed the minimum specifications:

a. Resilient Pad

i. Re-bonded Polyurethane, 8 PCF foam blanket.

b. Subfloor

ii. Lower Layers - Pre-manufactured V I P sandwiched subfloor panels.

iii. Upper Layer – 11/32” APA rated sheathing, Exposure 1.

c. Flooring (Maple)

iv. 25/32” X 2-1/4”, First Grade, Northern Hard Maple flooring, TGEM, MFMA Grade marked and stamped

d. Fasteners

v. Flooring Fasteners - Minimum 1-3/4” barbed cleats or coated staples.

vi. Subfloor Fasteners - 3/4” staples or equivalent.

vii. Concrete Fasteners – 1-1/2” RAWL Spikes or equivalent as dictated by site conditions-achieving a minimum 900 lbs. pullout strength.

e. Finish Materials - Oil modified polyurethane seal and finish or equal.

f. Game Lines - Game line paint shall be compatible with finish.

g. Wall Base - 3” X 4”, heavy duty, molded, vented cove base with pre-molded outside corners.

e) Reinstall the volleyball post holders.

f) Provide a 10 year manufactures warranty for materials and a five (5) year labor warranty.

3. Civil

a) Excavation/Backfill- Excavated material is to be stored on site and reused as backfill unless deemed unsuitable. Borrowed material is to be structural fill as defined by NHDOT. Backfill is to be compacted to 95% standard proctor under roadways and paved areas and 90% standard proctor adjacent to buildings. Regrade along east and south perimeter walls to create positive drainage away from building.

b) Bituminous Concrete Paving/Patching – Design and Installation of parking areas and roadways must be in accordance with New Hampshire Department of Transportation roads and standards, for H-20 truck loading. All pavement removal shall be saw cut and excavated as necessary to install drainage system. Pavement shall extend beyond the trench drain to building wall at a +2% minimum grade.

4. Drainage/Plumbing

a) Furnish and Install approximately 130 linear feet of a French drain system utilizing a minimum of a 12 inch perforated drainage pipe along the east and north perimeter walls of the Recreation building and connect to the underground storm drainage system as recommended by the North Starr Concrete Consulting, PC report dated May 9, 2019.

b) Furnish and Install approximately 70 linear feet surface swale/drain along the east wall of the Recreation building to intercept surface runoff and drain to existing surface ditch on the east and north sides of building, through an underground drainage system (minimum 12” diameter drain pine approximately 350 linear feet) as recommended by the North Starr Concrete Consulting, PC report dated May 9, 2019. Swale and surface drain to be sized to prevent water from flowing up to the buildings during a hard rain or spring snow melt.

5. Electrical

Required electrical work on this project will be in support of the related architectural, site and civil work on the project.

6. Warranties

The Contractor shall ensure all warranty requirements, including all manufacturer’s warranties are clearly identified. The Contractor shall also compile a list of warranties, including special manufacturers’ warranties, in an electronic spreadsheet format that will be provided to the Contracting Officer.

The manufacturer’s warranty shall, at a minimum, include the following information: Project name, contract number, center name, and center address Contractor’s name and contact person Contact phone number

Building/structure name and number (if applicable)

Warranty type (gymnasium flooring, waterproofing, drainage system components and structures etc.) being specific about the material, equipment, or system that is under warranty.

Manufacturer/supplier’s name and contact data (phone, etc.)

Special provisions to retain the warranty in force (inspections, preventative maintenance, etc.) Limits and resolutions covered Term of warranty

Date of substantial completion (warranty commencement date) Date warranty expires Serial numbers of equipment under warranty

V.

A.

1.

CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS/ SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

Quality Requirements

Testing and Inspection

The Contractor is responsible for all inspection and testing. The Contractor will submit the names of all testing services to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to any testing. All inspections and testing must be performed by an independent, third party individual, firm or testing agency. The individual, firm or testing company shall be appropriately registered in the State of New Hampshire. The Contractor shall engage only inspection and testing service agencies, including independent testing laboratories, that are prequalified as complying with the American Council of Independent Laboratories “Recommended Requirements for Independent Laboratory Qualification” and that specialize in the types of inspections and tests to be performed.

The Contractor shall submit a Schedule of Tests and Inspections. The Schedule of Tests and Inspections shall be prepared in tabular form and include the following:

a) Specification Section number and title

b) Description of test and inspection

c) Identification of applicable standards

d) Identification of test and inspection methods

e) Number of tests and inspections required

f) Entity responsible for performing tests and inspections

All tests and inspections shall be documented by certified written reports and test results. The independent, third party individual, firm or testing agency shall distribute copies of all testing and inspection reports to the Contracting Officer, and the Contractor. The Contractor shall make additional copies as required and distribute to all affected subcontractors and material suppliers.

2. Temporary Facilities and Controls for Contractor Staging and Laydown Area

a) Sewers and Drainage

The Contractor shall provide temporary toilets and drinking water fixtures. The number of temporary toilets and drinking water fixtures shall comply with regulations and health codes for the type, number, location, operation, and maintenance of fixtures and facilities.

b) Water Service

Use of the Center’s existing water service facilities will be permitted, as long as facilities are maintained in an acceptable condition and returned to their original condition at the end of the project.

c) Electrical Power Service

Use of the Center’s existing electrical service facilities while performing work within existing facilities will be permitted, as long as adequate power is available, facilities are maintained in an acceptable condition and they are returned to their original condition at the end of the project.

3. Adherence to Scope of Work

Although this scope of work identifies specific elements of construction, it is the Contractor's responsibility to provide any and all elements which are incidental to the functioning of the work to be provided. It is not intended for other deficiencies, not related to the work identified in Section IV of this scope, to be corrected. The Contractor shall limit its efforts only to the work identified in this scope of work.

4. Incidental Cutting and Patching

The Contractor shall be responsible for all cutting and patching incidental to the work described herein. The Contractor shall be responsible for identifying the location of existing utilities and for avoiding damage to same in the completion of this work. The Contractor shall promptly repair/replace any damage to structures, elements, utilities, finishes, etc., occurring due to construction, the cost of which shall be borne by the Contractor.

5. Coordination of Work

a) Existing Utility Interruptions

The Contractor shall not interrupt any utilities serving the facilities occupied by the Center or Department of Labor unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services to maintain facility function:

· Notify the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officers Representative, and Center Director, or delegated representative, not less than four (4) days in advance of proposed utility interruptions

· Do not proceed with utility interruptions without the Contracting Officers or Contracting Officer Representatives, written permission.

VI. SKETCHES

A. VICINITY MAP

B. LOCATION MAP

C. SITE PLAN

D. FLOOR PLAN – BUILDING E

Replace Gym Floor (7,000 SF±)

E. PICTURES

Warped Gym Floor Center Court Warped Gym Floor South side

Warped Gym Floor North side Moisture Penetration South Wall

Water Ponding on South Wall Water infiltration through South Wall

F. DRAINAGE PLAN

BUILDING “E”

Existing Drainage Ditch Foundation Drain

Gym Floor

Trench Drain

VII. PROJECT SCHEDULE

NTP & Pre-Construction Meeting

TBD

Total Period of Performance

ATTACHMENT 1

D/B CONTRACTOR QUICK REFERENCE CHECKLIST

Note: For each project the design-build contractor shall provide a separate, 3-ring binder, “Constructability Handbook” which will contain the DOL-provided “Design-Build Quick Reference Checklist” (Attachment 1). Also included will be a narrative description of the design-build contractor’s findings supporting the comments/notations on the Checklist (based upon their knowledge of local conditions and constraints, cost/time impacts, and recommendations by the submission timeframe listed for the particular component). Where the items listed in the particular component could not be resolved, the design-build contractor shall note that fact and include information necessary for the expeditious resolution of the issue. Failure to submit and update this completed Constructability Handbook shall be sufficient cause to reject the design-build contractor’s submission. The design- build contractor shall provide updated checklist information with each submittal.

Design-Build QUICK REFERENCE CHECKLIST (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

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1. Review Property Title / Lease / Covenants / Easements

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1. Review Environmental Assessment Report

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4. Fugitive Dust Control Plan

5. Sound and Noise Permits

6. Construction Schedule shows purchase/delivery date for owner purchased items

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7. Review/identify contractor staging/temp. facilities

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8. Construction Phasing/Disruption analysis Identify center involvement/swing space/duration

9. Confirm drawings & specifications are interdisciplinary Coordinated

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10. Review Project Budget for reasonableness provide narrative if over.

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3. OSHA Title 8 and ADA requirements/budget impact

1. Review project documents to ensure 3 manufacturers can provide the products, says “approved equal”, and lists the salient features for the quality specified

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2. Review Division 1 to ensure compatibility with Specification Sections

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3. Review Project documents to ensure that all testing is provided by the General Contractor and certifications desired are included and A/E Contractor witnesses and is approval authority

4. Review Specifications to ensure Warranties and Manuals are defined O&M

5. Review Specifications to ensure owner training is adequately defined (length and type of training) and training will be Video taped with 2 copies submitted

6. Review Division 1 to ensure compatibility with DOL Contract Sections

7. Review Division 1 to ensure Phasing and other issues are addressed

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8. Review the Bid form in the Government Boilerplate to ensure all “Alternates, Unit Prices, and other specific elements are included

9. Additional items as a result of the A/E Contractor’s due diligence - State/Local/Communit y constrains/Requiremen ts

END OF ATTACHMENT 1

ATTACHMENT 2 - QUALITY CONTROL, TESTING, AND INSPECTION SERVICES REQUIREMENTS

I. GENERAL

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division-1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements for quality control services.

C. Quality control services include obtaining and performing tests for DB Contractor quality control testing, performing tests for DB Contractor process control, providing inspection, and exercising management control to ensure that work conforms to the contract requirements. They do not include Contract enforcement activities performed by the Department of Labor or its delegated representative.

D. Inspection and testing services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve the DB Contractor of responsibility for compliance with Contract Document requirements.

E. Requirements of this Section relate to fabrication, workmanship, and installation procedures.

(1) Specific quality control requirements for individual construction activities are specified in the Sections that specify those activities. Those requirements, including inspections and tests, cover production of standard products as well as customized fabrication and installation procedures.

(2) Inspections, test and related actions specified are not intended to limit the DB Contractor’s quality control procedures that facilitate compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

(3) Requirements for the DB Contractor to provide quality control services required by the authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this Section.

II. REFERENCES

A. ASTM D3740 – Practice for Minimum Requirements for Evaluation of Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction.

B. ASTM E329 – Specifications for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspections of Materials Used in Construction.

NOTE: THE DB CONTRACTOR IS TO INCLUDE ALL OTHER APPLICABLE REFERENCES APPLICABLE (ASTM, ACI, AISI, NEC, NFPA) WHICH DEFINE EVALUATION OF TESTING AND INSPECTION AGENCIES AND TESTING PROCEDURES.

III. DEFINITIONS

A. Quality Control (QC): The quality inspection and control system established and carried out by the DB Contractor to insure compliance with the contract plans and specifications, as well as, industry standards.

B. Quality Level: The specific degree of excellence, basic nature, character of kind or performance of a particular item or group of items as specified.

C. Approval: When the words “approval” and “approved” are used, they will mean approved by the DB Contractor’s Quality Control Representative unless specifically stated otherwise in the various sections of the specification for the particular approval involved.

D. Factory Test: Tests made on various products and component parts prior to shipment to the job site, including, but not limited to items such as structural steel, wood trusses, wood laminated structures, transformers, boilers, air conditioning equipment, electrical equipment and precast concrete.

E. Field Tests: Tests or analysis made at or in the vicinity of the job site in connection with the actual construction, including but not limited to concrete and asphalt batch plants, precast concrete plants and similar establishments directly involved in the construction process.

F. Certified Test Reports: Certified test reports are reports signed by qualified authorized personnel attesting that the test results reported are accurate and that items tested either meet or fail to meet the standard minimum requirements. These test reports include those performed by Factory Mutual, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., Independent Testing Laboratories and others.

G. Certified Inspection Reports: Certified inspection reports are those signed by approved inspectors attesting that the items inspected meet the specification requirements other than any exceptions included in the report.

H. Manufacturer’s Certificate of Conformance or Compliance: A certificate signed by an authorized manufacturer’s official attesting that the material or equipment delivered meets the specifications requirements.

IV. PAYMENT

A. Separate payment will not be made for providing and maintaining an effective Quality Control program, and all costs associated therewith will be included in the applicable unit costs or lump-sum prices contained in the cost of the work.

V. RESPONSIBILITIES

A. DB Contractor Responsibilities:

(1) The DB Contractor shall employ and pay an independent agency, to perform inspections, tests, and similar quality control services which are designated in the technical specifications as a DB Contractor requirement to provide.

(2) Where the Department of Labor has engaged a testing agency or other entity for testing and inspection of a part of the Work and the DB Contractor is also required to engage an entity for the same or related element; the DB Contractor shall not employ the entity engaged by the Department of Labor unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Department of Labor.

B. Coordination:

Regardless of the original assignment of responsibility for inspection, testing or similar services, the DB Contractor shall coordinate, with each agency engaged to perform inspections, tests and similar services, the sequence of activities to accommodate required services with a minimum of delay. In addition the DB Contractor shall coordinate with each agency activities to avoid the necessity of removing and replacing construction to accommodate inspections and tests. The DB Contractor is responsible for:

(1) Scheduling times for inspections, tests, taking samples and similar activities.

(2) Notifying the DB contractor applicable design team members and testing agency 48 hours in advance of operations requiring testing services.

(3) Providing incidental labor and facilities to facilitate inspections, tests, sample taking and appropriate sample storage

C. Protection and Repair:

Regardless of the original assignment of responsibility for inspection, testing or similar services, repair and protection are the DB Contractor’s responsibility. Upon completion of inspection, testing, sample-taking and similar services, repair damaged construction and restore substrates and finishes to eliminate deficiencies, including deficiencies in visual qualities of exposed finishes. Protect construction exposed by or for quality control service activities, and protect repaired construction.

D. DB Contractor’s Quality Control Plan:

The DB Contractor shall furnish for review by the Department of Labor, or its delegated representative, a complete DB Contractor’s Quality Control Plan not later than thirty (30) days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. The plan will identify personnel, procedures, control, instructions, tests, records and forms to be used.