013000-_Administrative_Requirements_5-2014.docx

SECTION 01300 – ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Coordination and project conditions.

B. Project site administration.

C. Field engineering.

D. Site mobilization meeting.

E. Progress meetings.

1.2 COORDINATION AND PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and Work of the various sections of the Project Manual to ensure efficient and orderly sequence of installation of interdependent construction elements.

B. Verify utility requirements and characteristics of operating equipment are compatible with building utilities. Coordinate work of various sections having interdependent responsibilities for installing, connecting to, and placing in service, such equipment.

C. Coordinate space requirements, supports, and installation of mechanical and electrical Work which are indicated diagrammatically on Drawings. Follow routing shown for pipes, ducts, and conduit, as closely as practicable; place runs parallel with lines of building. Utilize spaces efficiently to maximize accessibility for other installations, for maintenance, and for repairs.

D. In finished areas except as otherwise indicated, conceal pipes, ducts, and wiring within the construction. Coordinate locations of fixtures and outlets with finish elements in the EMR.

E. Coordinate completion and clean-up of Work of separate sections in preparation for Substantial Completion.

1.3 PROJECT SITE ADMINISTRATION

A. Contractor shall provide competent, suitably qualified personnel to survey and lay out Work and perform construction as required by Contract Documents. Contractor shall at all times maintain good discipline and order at site.

B. Incompetent or incorrigible employees shall be dismissed from Work by Contractor or its representative when requested by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and such persons shall not again be permitted to return to Work without written consent of the COR.

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C. Workmanship shall be of high industry standards.

1.4 FIELD ENGINEERING

A. Provide field engineering services. Establish elevations, lines, and levels, utilizing recognized engineering survey practices.

1.5 SITE MOBILIZATION MEETING

A. The Embassy will schedule a meeting at the project site prior to Contractor’s occupancy.

B. Attendance required: Embassy, Contractor, Contractor's Superintendent, and major Subcontractors.

C. Agenda:

1. Distribution of Contract Documents.

2. Submission of list of Subcontractors, list of products, schedule of values, and progress schedule.

3. Designation of personnel representing the parties in Contract.

4. Procedures and processing of field decisions, submittals, and substitutions, applications for payments, proposal request, Change Orders, and Contract closeout procedures.

5. Use of premises by the Embassy and Contractor.

6. Embassy’s requirements and occupancy.

7. Construction facilities and controls provided by the Embassy.

8. Temporary utilities provided by the Embassy.

9. Security and housekeeping procedures.

10. Schedules.

11. Application for payment procedures.

12. Procedures for maintaining record documents.

13. Inspection and acceptance of equipment put into service during construction period.

D. Record minutes and distribute copies within two days after meeting to participants, with two copies to the COR, participants, and those affected by decisions made.

1.6 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Schedule and administer meetings throughout progress of the Work at maximum monthly intervals.

B. Make arrangements for meetings, prepare agenda with copies for participants, and preside at meetings.

C. Attendance Required: Job superintendent, major subcontractors and suppliers, the COR, as appropriate to agenda topics for each meeting.

D. Agenda:

1. Review minutes of previous meetings.

2. Review of Work progress.

3. Field observations, problems, and decisions.

4. Identification of problems which impede planned progress.

5. Review of submittals schedule and status of submittals.

6. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules.

7. Maintenance of progress schedule.

8. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules.

9. Planned progress during succeeding work period.

10. Coordination of projected progress.

11. Maintenance of quality and work standards.

12. Effect of proposed changes on progress schedule and coordination.

13. Other business relating to Work.

E. Record minutes and distribute copies within two days after meeting to participants, with two copies to the COR, participants, and those affected by decisions made.

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