Solicitation RP-0008 1-13-10.doc

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

IMPORTANT – The “offer” section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

PETTO@MAIL.NIST.GOV

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitation “offer” and “offeror” mean “bid” and “bidder”

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS: (Title, Identifying No., Date)

See Attached

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 120 calendar days after receiving the

13. Additional Solicitation Requirements:

A. Sealed offers in original and 4 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 12:00 PM (hour) local time

Feb 19, 2010 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must 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.

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 60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1 (e)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. Name and Address of Offeror (Include ZIP Code)

15. Telephone No. (Include are code)

15. Remittance Address (Include on it 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 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 requirement stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum.

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendment to the solicitation - give number and data of each)

AMENDMENT

No.

DATE

AWARD (to be completed by Government)

21. ITEM(S) ACCEPTED

22. Amount

23. Accounting and Appropriation Data

24. Submit Invoices to Address shown above

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

Item

25. Other Than full and open competition pursuant to

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

30A. Name and Title of Contractor or Person authorized

31A. Name of Contracting Officer (Type or Print)

STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

The Government requires performance of the work described in these documents:

Upgrading of Air Conditioning units, providing power and Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) for Computer Rooms located in Building 225 on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Gaithersburg, MD Campus in accordance with this solicitation and all attachments.

The magnitude of this construction project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.00.

The Offeror shall provide a breakdown of pricing, in accordance with the Specifications, for the following Divisions.

Division 01- General Requirements

Division 05 - Metals

Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection

Division 09 - Finishes

Division 13 - Special Construction

Division 15 - Mechanical

Division 16 - Electrical

FOB: Destination

FOB: Destination

8SECTION B -

B.1 1352.216-70 CONTRACT TYPE (MAR 2000)

B.2 1352.237-70 REPORTS (MAR 2000)

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C.1 1352.211-70 STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS (MAR 2000)

C.2 1352.237-72 SECURITY PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR PERSONNEL WORKING ON A DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE SITE (LOW RISK CONTRACTS) (DEC 2006)

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 1352.247-72 MARKING DELIVERABLES (MAR 2000)

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)

E.2 1352.246-70 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (MAR 2000)

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

F.2 1352.215-70 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (MAR 2000)

F.3 52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK (APR 1984)

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S AUTHORITY (MAR 2000)

G.2 1352.201-71 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE (COTR) (FEB 2005)

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 1352.208-70 PRINTING (MAR 2000)

H.2 1352.209-71 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (MAR 2000)

H.3 1352.209-72 RESTRICTIONS AGAINST DISCLOSURE (MAR 2000)

H.4 1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (MAR 2000)

H.5 1352.228-70 INSURANCE COVERAGE (MAR 2000)

H.6 1352.228-72 DEDUCTIBLES UNDER REQUIRED INSURANCE COVERAGE (MAR 2000)

H.7 1352.233-70 HARMLESS FROM LIABILITY (MAR 2000)

H.8 1352.237-73 KEY PERSONNEL (MAR 2000)

H.9 1352.252-70 REGULATORY NOTICE (MAR 2000)

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

I.2 52.202-1 DEFINITIONS (JUL 2004)

I.3 52.203-3 GRATUITIES (APR 1984)

I.4 52.203-5 COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES (APR 1984)

I.5 52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT (SEP 2006)

I.6 52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES (JUL 1995)

I.7 52.203-8 CANCELLATION, RESCISSION, AND RECOVERY OF FUNDS FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY (JAN 1997) I.8 52.203-10 PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY (JAN 1997) I.9 52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS (SEP 2007)

I.10 52.203-13 CONTRACTOR CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT (DEC 2008)

I.11 52.203-14 DISPLAY OF HOTLINE POSTER(S) (DEC 2007)

I.12 52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON RECYCLED PAPER (AUG 2000)

I.13 52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (APR 2008)

I.14 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (SEP 2006)

I.15 52.215-2 AUDIT AND RECORDS--NEGOTIATION (MAR 2009)

I.16 52.215-8 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE--UNIFORM CONTRACT FORMAT (OCT 1997)

I.17 52.215-11 PRICE REDUCTION FOR DEFECTIVE COST OR PRICING DATA--MODIFICATIONS (OCT 1997)

I.18 52.215-13 SUBCONTRACTOR COST OR PRICING DATA--MODIFICATIONS (OCT 1997)

I.19 52.215-19 NOTIFICATION OF OWNERSHIP CHANGES (OCT 1997)

I.20 52.219-3 NOTICE OF TOTAL HUBZONE SET-ASIDE (JAN 1999)

I.21 RESERVED

I.22 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (DEC 1996)

I.23 52.222-1 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF LABOR DISPUTES (FEB 1997)

I.24 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)

I.25 52.222-4 CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT--OVERTIME COMPENSATION (JUL 2005)

I.26 52.222-6 DAVIS-BACON ACT (JUL 2005)

I.27 52.222-7 WITHHOLDING OF FUNDS (FEB 1988)

I.28 52.222-8 PAYROLLS AND BASIC RECORDS (FEB 1988)

I.29 52.222-9 APPRENTICES AND TRAINEES (JUL 2005)

I.30 52.222-10 COMPLIANCE WITH COPELAND ACT REQUIREMENTS (FEB 1988)

I.31 52.222-11 SUBCONTRACTS (LABOR STANDARDS) (JUL 2005)

I.32 52.222-12 CONTRACT TERMINATION--DEBARMENT (FEB 1988)

I.33 52.222-13 COMPLIANCE WITH DAVIS-BACON AND RELATED ACT REGULATIONS (FEB 1988)

I.34 52.222-14 DISPUTES CONCERNING LABOR STANDARDS (FEB 1988)

I.35 52.222-15 CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY (FEB 1988)

I.36 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (FEB 1999)

I.37 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (MAR 2007)

I.38 52.222-27 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999) I.39 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS, VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE VETERANS. [SEP 2006]

I.40 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN 1998)

I.41 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS, VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE VETERANS (SEP 2006) I.42 52.222-39 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS CONCERNING PAYMENT OF UNION DUES OR FEES (DEC 2004)

I.43 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (FEB 2009)

I.44 52.223-2 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (DEC 2007) I.45 52.223-3 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA (JAN 1997)

I.46 52.223-5 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW INFORMATION (AUG 2003)

I.47 52.223-6 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (MAY 2001)

I.48 52.223-14 TOXIC CHEMICAL RELEASE REPORTING (AUG 2003)

I.49 52.223-17 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF EPA-DESIGNATED ITEMS IN SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (MAY 2008)

I.50 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN ACT--CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (FEB 2009)

I.51 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008)

I.52 52.227-1 AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT (DEC 2007)

I.53 52.227-2 NOTICE AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING PATENT AND COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT (DEC 2007)

I.54 52.227-4 PATENT INDEMNITY--CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (DEC 2007)

I.55 52.228-2 ADDITIONAL BOND SECURITY (OCT 1997)

I.56 52.228-5 INSURANCE--WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)

I.57 52.228-11 PLEDGES OF ASSETS (SEP 2009)

I.58 52.228-12 PROSPECTIVE SUBCONTRACTOR REQUESTS FOR BONDS (OCT 1995)

I.59 52.228-15 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS--CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2006)

I.60 52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES (APR 2003)

I.61 52.232-17 INTEREST (OCT 2008)

I.62 52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (JAN 1986)

I.63 52.232-27 PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (OCT 2008)

I.64 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER--CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2003)

I.65 52.233-1 DISPUTES (JUL 2002)

I.66 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996)

I.67 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004)

I.68 52.236-2 DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS (APR 1984)

I.69 52.236-3 SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK (APR 1984)

I.70 52.236-5 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP (APR 1984)

I.71 52.236-6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

I.72 52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOV 1991)

I.73 52.236-8 OTHER CONTRACTS (APR 1984)

I.74 52.236-9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (APR 1984)

I.75 52.236-10 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (APR 1984)

I.76 52.236-11 USE AND POSSESSION PRIOR TO COMPLETION (APR 1984)

I.77 52.236-12 CLEANING UP (APR 1984)

I.78 52.236-14 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES (APR 1984)

I.79 52.236-15 SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (APR 1984)

I.80 52.236-17 LAYOUT OF WORK (APR 1984)

I.81 52.236-21 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1997)

I.82 52.236-26 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE (FEB 1995)

I.83 52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY (JUL 1995)

I.84 52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK (APR 1984)

I.85 52.243-4 CHANGES (JUN 2007)

I.86 52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (AUG 2009)

I.87 52.245-1 I GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (JUN 2007)--ALTERNATE I (JUN 2007)

I.88 52.245-9 USE AND CHARGES (JUN 2007)

I.89 52.246-21 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (MAR 1994)

I.90 52.247-64 PREFERENCE FOR PRIVATELY OWNED U.S.-FLAG COMMERCIAL VESSELS (FEB 2006)

I.91 52.248-3 VALUE ENGINEERING--CONSTRUCTION (SEP 2006)

I.92 52.249-2 I TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (FIXED-PRICE) (MAY 2004)-- ALTERNATE I (SEP 1996)

I.93 52.249-10 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION) (APR 1984)

I.94 52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS (JAN 1991)

I.95 52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (SEP 2007)

I.96 52.223-9 I ESTIMATE OF PERCENTAGE OF RECOVERED MATERIAL CONTENT FOR EPA-DESIGNATED PRODUCTS (MAY 2008)--ALTERNATE I (MAY 2008)

I.97 52.232-5 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (SEP 2002)

I.98 52.232-16 PROGRESS PAYMENTS (JUL 2009)

I.99 52.236-1 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

I.100 52.236-13 I ACCIDENT PREVENTION (NOV 1991)--ALTERNATE I (NOV 1991)

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.2 Guidelines for Contractors

J.3 WAGE DETERMINATION

J.4 OUTLINE OF A NIST SAFETY PLAN

J.5 SAFETY PROCEDURES

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

K.1 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999) K.2 52.203-11 CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE REGARDING PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS (SEP 2007)

K.3 52.204-3 TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION (OCT 1998)

K.4 52.204-5 WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS (OTHER THAN SMALL BUSINESS) (MAY 1999)

K.5 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (FEB 2009)

K.6 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (DEC 2008)

K.7 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (MAY 2004)

K.8 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATION (APR 2009)

K.9 52.222-22 PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS (FEB 1999)

K.10 52.222-38 COMPLIANCE WITH VETERANS' EMPLOYMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (DEC 2001)

K.11 52.223-1 BIOBASED PRODUCT CERTIFICATION (DEC 2007)

K.12 52.223-4 RECOVERED MATERIAL CERTIFICATION (MAY 2008)

K.13 52.223-13 CERTIFICATION OF TOXIC CHEMICAL RELEASE REPORTING (AUG 2003)

K.14 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN ACT REQUIREMENT--CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (FEB 2009)

K.15 52.236-28 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS--CONSTRUCTION (OCT 1997)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

L.2 52.204-6 DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER (APR 2008)

L.3 52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (APR 1991)

L.4 52.214-35 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN U.S. CURRENCY (APR 1991)

L.5 1352.214-70 PRE-BID / PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE [AND SITE VISIT, IF APPROPRIATE] (MAR 2000)

L.6 1352.215-73 INQUIRIES (MAR 2000)

L.7 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

L.8 1352.233-71 SERVICE OF PROTESTS (MAR 2000)

L.9 52.236-27 I SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)--ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

L.10 1352.252-71 REGULATORY NOTICE (MAR 2000)

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 1352.215-75 PROPOSAL EVALUATION PROCEDURES / BASIS FOR AWARD (MAR 2000)

M.2 1352.215-76 EVALUATION CRITERIA (MAR 2000)

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TC "B.1 1352.216-70 CONTRACT TYPE (MAR 2000)" \f C \l "2"

B.1 1352.216-70 CONTRACT TYPE (MAR 2000)

This is a firm-fixed-type contract for construction services. The period of performance is four (4) months from the notice to proceed, (End of clause)

TC "B.2 1352.237-70 REPORTS (MAR 2000)" \f C \l "2"

B.2 1352.237-70 REPORTS (MAR 2000)

a. Progress Reports

The Contractor shall submit, to the Government, a progress report one month(s) after the effective date of the contract, and every thirty (30)calendar days thereafter during the period of performance. The Contractor shall prepare a progress report advising of the work completed during the performance period, the work forecast for the following period, and the names, titles and number of hours expended for each of the Contractor's professional personnel assigned to the contract, including officials of the Contractor. The report shall also include any additional information--including findings and recommendations--that may assist the Government in evaluating progress under this contract. The first report shall include a detailed work outline of the project and the Contractor's planned phasing of work by reporting period.

b. Final Report

Within thirty (30) calendar days of completion of the performance period, the Contractor shall submit, to the Government, a comprehensive draft report containing the Contractor's findings and recommendations. The report shall conform to the requirements of the contract, and include all necessary data, maps and exhibits to support findings and recommendations. It shall include a recapitulation of the amount of hours expended by each of the Contractor's employees, including officials of the Contractor. The report shall also include a brief summary, including short statements on the project's objectives, scope, methodology, information obtained, and conclusions. The Government will review the draft and return it to the Contractor within thirty (30) days after receipt with comments and instructions for a format to be used in the preparation of the final report. The Contractor shall incorporate the comments into a final report and furnish the Government with one original, 4 copies, and CD(s) containing the report documents.

c. In the event the Government does not return the draft copy of the report to the Contractor within the prescribed period, the Contractor shall be permitted an extra day for each day of delay caused by the Government. The Government shall not be liable for increased costs by reason of any such delay.

(End of clause)

TC "SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT" \f C \l "1"

TC "C.1 1352.211-70 STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS (MAR 2000)" \f C \l "2"

C.1 1352.211-70 STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS (MAR 2000)

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified)in accordance with the following specifications and the drawings provided through the solicitation.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS

AND TECHNOLOGY

OPERATIONS ENGINEERING GROUP, PLANT DIVISION

GAITHERSBURG, MD

UPGRADING OF AC UNITS, PROVIDING POWER AND UPS FOR COMPUTER ROOMS

BUILDING 225

Contract No.

SPECIFICATIONS

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01000

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

01100

SUMMARY

01250

CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

01400

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

01420

REFERENCES

01600

PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

01700

EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

01731

CUTTING AND PATCHING

01732

SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

01770

CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

01782

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

01820

DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

DIVISION 5 – METALS

05500

METAL FABRICATIONS

DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07841

THROUGH-PENETRATION FIRESTOP SYSTEMS

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

09653

RESILIENT WALL BASE AND ACCESSORIES

09661

STATIC-CONTROL RESILIENT FLOOR COVERINGS

09851

SOUND-ABSORBING CEILING UNITS

09852

SOUND-ABSORBING WALL UNITS

09912

INTERIOR PAINTING

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13852

DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM

13930

WET-PIPE FIRE-SUPPRESSION SPRINKLERS

DIVISION 15 – MECHANICAL

15053

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

15058

COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT

15062

HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)

15074

VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

15077

IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

15083

HVAC INSULATION

15112

GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

15127

METERS AND GAGES FOR HVAC PIPING

15181

HYDRONIC PIPING

15635

REFRIGERANT DETECTION AND ALARM

15725

MODULAR INDOOR CENTRAL-STATION AIR-HANDLING UNITS

15734

COMPUTER-ROOM AIR-CONDITIONERS

15763

FAN-COIL UNITS

15815

METAL DUCTS

15900

HVAC INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS

15950

TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING

DIVISION 16 – ELECTRICAL

16051

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

16060

GROUNDING AND BONDING

16073

HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

16075

ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION

16120

CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

16123

CONTROL-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CABLES

16130

RACEWAYS AND BOXES

16139

CABLE TRAYS

16140

WIRING DEVICES

16264

STATIC UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY

16410

ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

16442

PANELBOARDS

16461

LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

16470

POWER DISTRIBUTION UNITS

16491

FUSES

SECTION 01000 – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 Work Not Included on Contract Drawings

A. Items indicated on the contract drawings as “Not in Contract’ (N.I.C.) are not included in this project.

1.2 Percentage Of Work Performed By The Contractor

A. Prior to commencement of work at the site, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer a description of work to be performed with the Contractor’s own organization and the percentage of total amount of work to be performed under the contract which this represents. Consider the value of materials as part of work performed by the Contractor only if the materials are to be installed on the site by his own organization.

1.3 Documentation For Contractor (Drawings & Specifications)

A. In addition to one set of reproducible large scale contract drawings, a set of electronic files of the contract drawings will be furnished to the Contractor without charge. Additional sets will be furnished on request at the cost of reproduction.

B. In addition to the reproducible set of contract drawings the Contracting Officer will furnish ten (10) sets of full-size drawings and 10 copies of the contract specifications without charge, after award of the contract.

C. Omissions from the drawings or specifications or the misdescription of details of work which are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or which are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of the work but they shall be performed as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

D. The Contractor shall check all drawings furnished him immediately upon their receipt and shall in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days from receipt of award, notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies. Figures marked on drawings shall in general be followed in preference to scale measurements. Large scale drawings shall in general govern small scale drawings. The Contractor shall compare all drawings and verify the figures before laying out the work and will be responsible for any errors which might have been avoided thereby.

1.4 Material Storage

A. All material must be stored in the laydown area.

B. The Contractor shall not store any material in the existing building.

C. The Contractor shall adequately protect all materials from the weather.

1.5 Public Release Of Information

A. The Contractor shall not publicly release information, photographs, or other documents concerning any aspect of the materials or services relating to this bid, contract, or purchase order without the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer.

B. Insert the substance of clause “A” of this paragraph in each subcontract and purchase order related to the project.

1.6 Permits

A. In addition to the requirements of the clause entitled “Permits and Responsibilities”, permits are required for but not necessarily limited to welding, burning and digging. Prior to commencing these activities the Contractor shall submit an application for a permit to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR). The Contractor shall allow seven (7) calendar days for processing of the application.

1.7 Parking

A. Parking will be restricted to the area shown adjacent to the laydown area. Requests for additional or alternate parking should be made in writing to the COTR. Short term parking will be permitted at building loading dock areas to facilitate unloading and loading of material. Fifteen (15) feet of clearance shall be maintained around all fire hydrants at all times.

1.8 NIST Site Regulations

A. The Contractor and his employees and subcontractors shall become familiar with and obey all NIST Site Regulations, including fire, traffic, and security regulations. All personnel employed on the site shall keep within the limits of the work (and avenues of ingress and egress), and shall not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and are cleared for such entry. The Contractor’s equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identification.

1.9 Contractors Construction Schedule

These schedules are in addition to the clause entitled “Schedules for Construction Contracts.” The Contractor shall comply with the following:

A. Bar-Chart Schedule: Prepare a fully developed, horizontal bar-chart type Contractor’s construction schedule. Submit the schedule within 15 days of the date established for “Notice to Proceed.”

1. Provide a separate time bar for each significant construction activity. Provide a continuous vertical line to identify the first working day of each week. Use the same breakdown of units of the Work as indicated in the “Schedule of Values.”

2. Within each time bar indicate estimated completion percentage in 10 percent increments. As work progresses, place a contrasting mark in each bar to indicate actual completion.

3. Prepare the schedule on a sheet, or series of sheets, of stable transparency, or other reproducible media, of sufficient width to show data for the entire construction period.

4. Secure time commitments for performing critical elements of the work from parties involved; coordinate each element on the schedule with other construction activities; and include minor elements involved in the sequence of the work; show each activity in proper sequence; and indicate graphically sequences necessary for completion of related portions of the work.

5. Coordinate the Contractor’s construction schedule with the schedule of values, list of subcontracts, submittal schedule, progress reports, payment requests and other schedules.

6. Indicate completion in advance of the date established for Substantial Completion. Indicate Substantial Completion on the schedule to allow time for the COTR’s procedures necessary for certification of Substantial Completion.

7. Phasing: Provide notations on the schedule to show how the sequence of the Work is affected by requirements for phased completion to permit Work by separate Contractors and partial occupancy by the Government prior to Substantial Completion.

8. Work Stages: Indicate important stages of construction for each major portion of the Work, including testing and installation.

9. Area Separations: Provide a separate time bar to identify each major construction area for each major portion of the Work. Indicate where each element in an area must be sequenced or integrated with other activities.

10. Cost Correlation: At the head of the schedule, provide a two item cost correlation line, indicating “precalculated” and “actual” costs. On the line show dollar-volume of work performed as of the dates used for preparation of payment requests.

a. Refer to the clause entitled “Payments Under Fixed Price Construction Contracts” for cost reporting and payment procedures.

11. Distribution: Following response to the initial submittal, print and distribute copies to the CO, COTR, subcontractors, and other parties required to comply with scheduled dates. Post copies in the Project meeting room and temporary field office.

a. When revisions are made, distribute to the same parties and post in the same locations. Delete parties from distribution when they have completed their assigned portion of the work and are no longer involved in construction activities.

12. Schedule Updating: Revise the schedule after each meeting or activity, where revisions have been recognized or made. Issue the updated schedule concurrently with report of each meeting.

1.10 Equipment Delivery Schedule

A. Within ten (10) calendar days after Notice of Award, submit to the CO &COTR for approval, a schedule shown in the procurement plans for materials, plans and equipment. The submittal shall be in the format prescribed by the Contracting Officer and include as a minimum the following information:

1. Description

2. Date of purchase order

3. Promised shipping date

4. Name of manufacturer or supplier

5. Date delivery is expected

6. Date material or equipment is required, according to current progress schedule or network

B. The Contractor shall update the equipment delivery schedule at monthly intervals or as directed by the COTR. This delivery schedule shall reflect any changes occurring since the last update. The Contractor shall submit copies of purchase orders and confirmation of delivery dates as directed by the COTR and update the equipment schedule with each invoice for progress payment.

1.11 Contractors Daily Report

A. The Contractor shall prepare a daily construction report, recording the following information concerning events at the site; and submit a copy to the COTR daily. The report shall contain:

1. List of subcontractors at the site.

2. Approximate count of personnel at the site.

3. High and low temperatures, general weather conditions.

4. Accidents and unusual events.

5. Meetings and significant decisions.

6. Stoppages, delays, shortages, losses.

7. Emergency procedures.

8. Orders and requests of governing authorities.

9. Change Orders received, implemented.

10. Services connected, disconnected.

11. Equipment or system tests and start-ups.

12. Partial Completions, occupancies.

13. Substantial Completions authorized.

1.12 Meetings

Performance of the contract includes the Contractor attending all meetings deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer.

1.13 Submittal Procedures

The Contractor shall comply with the procedures as follows:

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities. Transmit each submittal sufficiently in advance of performance of related construction activities to avoid delay.

1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals and related activities that require sequential activity.

2. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related elements of the Work so processing will not be delayed by the need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

a. The Government reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

3. Processing: Allow sufficient review time so that installation will not be delayed as a result of the time required to process submittals, including time for resubmittals.

a. Allow three weeks for initial review. Allow additional time if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. NIST will promptly advise the Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

b. If an intermediate submittal is necessary, process the same as the initial submittal.

c. Allow two weeks for reprocessing each submittal.

d. No extension of Contract Time will be authorized because of failure by the Contractor to transmit submittals to the Government sufficiently in advance of the Work to permit processing.

B. Submittal Preparation: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification. Indicate the name of the entity that prepared each submittal on the label or title block.

1. Provide a space approximately 4" x 5" on the label or beside the title block on Shop Drawings to record the Contractor’s review and approval markings and the action taken.

2. Include the following information on the label for processing and recording action taken.

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Architect.

d. Name and address of Contractor.

e. Name and address of subcontractor.

f. Name and address of supplier.

g. Name of manufacturer.

h. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

i. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

C. Submittal Transmittal: Package each submittal appropriately for transmittal and handling. Transmit each submittal from Contractor to NIST using a transmittal form. Submittals received from sources other than the Contractor will be returned without action.

1. Transmittal Form: Use AIA Document G 810.

1.14 Trade Manuals, Codes And Standards

A. Definitions

1. General: Basic Contract definitions are as follows:

2. Indicated: Refers to graphic representations, notes or schedules on the Drawings, or other Paragraphs or Schedules in Specifications, and similar requirements in Contract Documents. Where terms such as “shown,” “noted,” “scheduled,” and “specified” are used, it is to help locate the reference; no limitation on location is intended except as specifically noted.

3. Directed: Terms such as “directed”, “requested”, “authorized”, “selected”, “approved”, “required”, and “permitted” mean “directed by the COTR”, “requested by the COTR”, and similar phrases. However, no implied meaning shall be interpreted to extend the COTR’s responsibility into the Contractor’s area of construction supervision.

4. Approve: The term “approved,” where used in conjunction with the COTR’s action on the Contractor’s submittals, applications, and requests, is limited to the duties and responsibilities of the COTR as stated in General and Supplementary Conditions. Such approval shall not release the Contractor from responsibility to fulfill Contract requirements unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents.

5. Regulation: The term “Regulations” includes laws, ordinances, statutes, and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction, as well as rules, conventions, and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of the Work, whether lawfully imposed by authorities having jurisdiction or not.

6. Furnish: The term “furnish” is used to mean “supply and deliver to the Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations.”

7. Install: The term “install” is used to describe operations at project site including the actual “unloading, unpacking, assembly, erection, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning, and similar operations.”

8. Provide: The term “provide” means “to furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use.”

9. Installer: An “Installer” is the Contractor or an entity engaged by the Contractor, either as an employee, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor for performance of a particular construction activity, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations. Installers are required to be experienced in the operations they are engaged to perform.

a. The term “experienced,” when used with the term “Installer” means having a minimum of 5 previous Projects similar in size and scope to this Project, being familiar with the precautions required, and having complied with requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

10. Project Site is the space available to the Contractor for performance of construction activities, either exclusively or in conjunction with others performing other construction activities as part of the Project.

11. Testing Laboratories: A “testing laboratory” is an independent entity engaged to perform specific inspections or tests, either at the Project Site or elsewhere, and to report on and, if required, to interpret results of those inspections or tests.

B. Specification Format and Content Explanation

1. Specification Format: These Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections based on the Construction Specifications Institute’s 16-Division format and numbering system.

2. Specification Content: This Specification uses certain conventions in the use of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations or circumstances. These conventions are explained as follows:

a. Abbreviated Language: Language used in the Specifications and other Contract Documents is the abbreviated type. Implied words and meanings will be appropriately interpreted. Singular words will be interpreted as plural and plural words interpreted as singular where applicable and where the full context of the Contract Documents so indicates.

b. Imperative and streamlined language is used generally in the Specifications. Requirements expressed in the imperative mood are to be performed by the Contractor. At certain locations in the text, for clarity, subjective language is used to describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by the Contractor, or by others when so noted.

1) The words “shall be” shall be included by inference wherever a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

3. Assignment of Specialists: The Specification requires that certain specific construction activities shall be performed by specialists who are recognized experts in the operations to be performed. The specialists must be engaged for those activities, and assignments are requirements over which the Contractor has no choice or option. Nevertheless, the ultimate responsibility for fulfilling Contract requirements remains with the Contractor.

a. This requirement shall not be interpreted to conflict with enforcement of building codes and similar regulations governing the Work. It is also not intended to interfere with local trade union jurisdictional settlements and similar conventions.

b. Trades: Use of titles such as “carpentry” is not intended to imply that certain construction activities must be performed by accredited or unionized individuals of a corresponding generic name, such as “carpenter.” It also does not imply that requirements specified apply exclusively to trade persons of the corresponding generic name.

C. Drawing Symbols

1. Graphic symbols: Where not otherwise noted, symbols are defined by “Architectural Graphic Standards,” published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., eighth edition.

2. Mechanical/Electrical Drawings: Graphic symbols used on mechanical and electrical Drawings are generally aligned with symbols recommended by ASHRAE. Where appropriate, they are supplemented by more specific symbols recommended by technical associations including ASME, ASPE, IEEE, and similar organizations. The Contractor shall refer instances of uncertainty to the COTR for clarification before proceeding.

3. Fire Safety Symbols: The contractor shall use the NFPA 170 Standard for Fire Safety Symbols.

D. Industry Standards

1. Applicability of Standards: Except where the Contract Documents include more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect as if bound or copied directly into the Contract Documents. Such standards are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference. Individual Sections indicate which codes and standards the Contractor must keep available at the Project Site for reference.

2. Publication Dates: Where the date of issue of a referenced standard is not specified, the Contractor shall comply with the standard in effect as of date of Contract Documents.

a. Updated Standards: At the request of the CO, Contractor, or authority having jurisdiction, the Contractor shall submit a Change Order proposal where an applicable code or standard has been revised and reissued after the date of the Contract Documents and before performance of Work affected. The Contracting Officer will decide whether to issue a Change Order to proceed with the updated standard.

3. Conflicting Requirements: Where compliance with two or more standards is specified, and they establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, the most stringent requirement will be enforced, unless the Contract Documents indicate otherwise. The Contractor shall refer requirements that are different, but apparently equal, and uncertainties as to which quality level is more stringent to the Contracting Officer for a decision before proceeding.

a. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: In every instance the quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be the minimum to be provided or performed. The actual installation may comply exactly, within specified tolerances, with the minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed that minimum within reasonable limits. In complying with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum values, as noted, or appropriate for the context of the requirements. The Contractor shall refer instances of uncertainty to the Contracting Officer for a decision before proceeding.

4. Copies of Standards: Each entity engaged in construction on the Project is required to be familiar with industry standards applicable to that entity’s construction activity. Copies of applicable standards are not bound with the Contract Documents.

a. Where copies of standards are needed for performance of a required construction activity, the Contractor shall obtain copies directly from the publication source.

5. Abbreviations and Names: Trade association names and titles of general standards are frequently abbreviated. Where such acronyms or abbreviations are used in the Specifications or other Contract Documents, they mean the recognized name of the trade association, standards generating organization, authority having jurisdiction, or other entity applicable to the context of the text provision. The Contractor shall refer to the “Encyclopedia of Associations,” published by Gale Research Co., available in most libraries.

E. Submittals

1. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For the Government’s records, the Contractor shall submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, and similar documents, correspondence, and records established in conjunction with compliance with standards and regulations bearing upon performance of the Work.

1.15 Fire Prevention And Protection

A. The Contractor shall comply with all fire prevention recommendations of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Regulations which are incorporated herein by reference. A written fire permit shall be obtained from the FPE for use of open flame devices, such as blow torches, portable furnaces, tar kettles or gas and electric welding and cutting equipment in or within fifteen feet of buildings. The Contractor shall be liable for any fire loss to Government property attributable to negligence on the part of the Contractor or sub-Contractor, included in part, failure to comply with fire prevention measures prescribed by terms of this Contract. Gasoline-driven equipment will not be allowed within the building.

B. Fire hydrant service shall be maintained during all construction activities, in accordance with National Fire Protection Association Standard No. 241 (NFPA 241), standard for Safeguarding Construction Alteration, and Demolition Operations. Should the relocation of hydrants or the use of temporary hydrants be required during major renovation or construction activities, the location of such hydrants shall be suitable to the Fire Protection Services Division, as directed by the Contracting Officer. Installation shall be in accordance with Division 15 of the Technical Specifications.

1.16 Environmental Protection

A. Disposal of Refuse: The Contractor is totally responsible for the removal of all refuse associated with this project. The Contractor shall remove all refuse associated with the construction operations from the site and dispose of it in accordance with the requirements of the local jurisdiction.

B. Disposal of Hazardous Wastes: Any hazardous wastes generated by the Contractor shall be properly controlled and disposed by the Contractor in accordance with applicable RCRA (40CFR) and COMAR (Title 26) regulations.

C. Covered Chutes: All chutes for refuse, and the like, shall be covered, or of such a design to fully confine the material to prevent the dissemination of dust.

1. The Contractor and all Subcontractors on or delivering to the site shall conform to all local regulations regarding load limits.

D. Construction Site Maintenance:

1. The Contractor shall store all supplies and equipment on project site so as to preclude mechanical and climatic damage. Maintain site in a neat and orderly manner.

2. Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining any temporary structures in good repair and visually pleasant.

E. Noise Control: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable local laws, ordinances, and regulations relative to noise control. Equipment to be employed on this site shall not produce a noise level exceeding the following limits in dB(A) at a distance of 50 feet from the equipment under test.

Equipment:

Materials Handling

Concrete mixer

Concrete pump

Crane

Derrick

Stationary

Pumps

Generators

Compressors

Impact

Jack hammers

Pneumatic tools

Other

Saws

Vibrators

F. Asbestos Material: No asbestos containing material is expected to be encountered by the Contractor on this project. If material is encountered that looks suspicious but must be disturbed, do not touch the material and immediately notify the COTR in writing. Within fourteen (14) calendar days, the Government will perform laboratory tests to determine if there is asbestos. If asbestos is not a danger, the Contracting Officer will direct the Contractor to proceed without change. If the material encountered is asbestos and must handled, the Contracting Officer will direct a change.

G. Disposal of Fluorescent Light Fixtures: The Contractor shall take all necessary safeguards to inspect the ballasts in fluorescent light fixtures for PCBs. Those with PCBs shall be turned over to the COTR for the disposition by the Government.

1.17 Occupational Safety And Health

A. NIST, as a Federal government facility in the State of Maryland, is under the jurisdiction of the OSHA Region III regional office, which may assign an OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officer (CSHO) to conduct safety and health inspections of the Contractor’s operations at the NIST Gaithersburg site. Accordingly, the Contractor is subject to OSHA Citations and Notices of Penalty for noncompliance with OSHA standards. To protect its own interests, NIST may also conduct periodic safety and health inspections to assure that NIST employees/property are not at risk of injury/damage from Contractor operations, and to avoid the risk of OSHA Citations under the OSHA multi-employer worksite provisions.

B. Prework Safety Meeting: Representatives of the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer and his/her safety representative(s) prior to the start of work under this contract for the purpose of reviewing the Contractor’s safety and health programs and discussing implementation of all safety and health provisions pertinent to the work to be performed under the contract. The Contractor shall be prepared to discuss, in detail, the measures he/she intends to take in order to control any unsafe or unhealthy conditions associated with the work to be performed under the contract. If directed by the Contracting Officer, this meeting may be held in conjunction with other meetings which are scheduled to take place prior to start of work under this contract. The level of detail for the safety meeting is dependent upon the nature of the work and the potential inherent hazards. The Contractor’s principal on-site representative(s), the general superintendent, and his/her safety representative(s) shall attend this meeting.

C. Safety and Health Standards Compliance: The Contractor shall comply (and shall ensure that firms acting as agents or subcontractors to the prime Contractor also comply) with all applicable OSHA Safety and Health Standards for Construction (29CFR1926) and OSHA General Industry Occupational Safety and Health Standards (29CFR1910). Additionally, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable site safety and health requirements. The NIST Safety Office will provide guidance/consultation regarding specific site requirements.

D. Special Emphasis Standards: While the Contractor is responsible for compliance with all applicable OSHA Safety and Health Standards, special emphasis will be placed upon the following:

1. Fall Protection: Fall protection measures shall be implemented as required via use of suitable guardrails/ barricades; safety belts/harnesses/lanyards/ lifelines; safety nets; or other approved means. Particular emphasis is to be focused on the requirements stipulated in Subpart L (Scaffolding), Subpart M (Floor and Wall Openings), Subpart R (Steel Erection) and Subpart X (Stairways and Ladders) of 29CFR1926 (Safety and Health Standards for Construction).

2. Excavations and Trenching: With regard to excavations (including trenches), the soil at the NIST Gaithersburg site shall be considered previously excavated and therefore unstable.