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Construction Services Statement of Work, v5 Department of Education Consolidation, Lyndon Baines Johnson (LBJ) Building, DC0010ZZ

U.S. General Services Administration National Capital Region Public Buildings Service www.gsa.gov

Statement of Work for

Construction Services

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

Project Title: Department of Education Consolidation Building: Lyndon Baines Johnson Building Building ID #: DC0010ZZ Building Location: 400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20202

Project Control Number: VDC00215 GSA Work Items:

RWA #:

ePM Number: #33913

SOW Author: Hallie Futterman

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROJECT INFORMATION 5

PROJECT BACKGROUND 5

PROJECT SUMMARY DESCRIPTION 5

PROJECT DELIVERY TYPE 5

PROJECT GOALS 5

PROJECT OBJECTIVES 5

PROJECT BUDGET 6

PROJECT SCHEDULE 6

CONTRACT TYPE 6

SCOPE OF WORK 7

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS 7

PROJECT SITE REQUIREMENTS 7

STANDARDS AND CRITERIA DOCUMENTS 9

CUTTING & PATCHING REQUIREMENTS 10

NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT (NHPA) REQUIREMENTS 11

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) REQUIREMENTS 11

NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING COMMISSION REQUIREMENTS 11

U.S. COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS REQUIREMENTS 11

FINE ARTS REQUIREMENTS 11

ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 11

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 11

FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 12

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 16

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS 16

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SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS 18

ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS 20

BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM & CONTROLS 21

COMMISSIONING 21

SITEWORK AND STORMWATER REQUIREMENTS Not applicable 22

BUILDING TECHNOLOGY SERVICES 22

MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS 22

BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM) 22

ENERGY MODELING AND PERFORMANCE 22

COBie 23

2.25 Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment Coordination 23

DESIGN STAGE 23

CONSTRUCTION STAGE 23

GENERAL 24

PERMITTING 24

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE 25

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS REPORTS 25

SHOP DRAWINGS / PRODUCT DATA SUBMISSIONS 25

SCHEDULE OF INSPECTIONS AND TESTS 26

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS 26

SPECIAL INSPECTIONS 27

COMMISSIONING 27

QUALITY CONTROL PLAN 27

CONSTRUCTION INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ) MANAGEMENT 30

SAFETY PLAN 32

COORDINATION OF WORK 32

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION 32

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MODIFICATIONS / CHANGE ORDERS 32

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION 33

CONTRACTOR’S STAFF 33

MEETINGS 34

COMMUNICATION 34

PROJECT CLOSEOUT 35

SCHEDULE OF VALUES 36

FEE & PAYMENT 36

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY 37

ATTACHMENTS 38

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1. PROJECT INFORMATION

1.1. PROJECT BACKGROUND

The General Services Administration (GSA) intends to repair and renovate the Lyndon Baines Johnson (LBJ) Federal Building located at 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC. The LBJ building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and currently serves as the headquarters building of the U.S. Department of Education (DoED). Constructed in 1959, the building has 7 floors occupied above grade, plus a mechanical penthouse, and two levels below grade, including the basement parking area.

1.2. PROJECT SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The project is for the renovation of floors 3, 4, 6, & 7 (approximately 198,369 USF) of the existing building to be reconstructed as open office space with sufficient workspace and meeting space to meet the Department of Education’s programmatic requirements. The project aims to increase the efficiency of the building and to reduce federal dependence on leasing. The project shall improve the utilization rate of the LBJ Building and allow the Department of Education to add employees from leased space into the building. Based on the Feasibility study completed in 2017, the majority of the building system capacities will meet the forecast demand, but a few system upgrades will be needed.

These upgrades include tenant alterations, enhanced HVAC, new power distribution circuits, power distribution breaker tie upgrades, open mobile workspace construction, updated restrooms, and a new generator. The project includes Life Safety items such as a complete floor fire alarm replacement and sprinkler alterations in order to comply with current applicable codes. The project will replace medium and low voltage switchgear, replace network transformers and network protectors, and upgrade the monitoring devices within the switchgears to be compatible with GSA requirements for the advanced metering systems.

1.3. PROJECT DELIVERY TYPE

The project is a Construction Only Services delivery type.

1.4. PROJECT GOALS

● Complete project within overall project duration and within contract award amount

1.5. PROJECT OBJECTIVES

To be considered successful, the Work must achieve the following objectives:

● Increase the efficiency of the building and reduce federal dependence on leasing

● Provide workspace and meeting space to meet the Department of Education’s programmatic requirements

● Update restrooms

● Upgrade switchgear

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1.6. PROJECT BUDGET

See solicitation for estimated cost of project.

1.7. PROJECT SCHEDULE

The Period of Performance shall be 258 calendar days from Notice To Proceed to Substantial Completion for the base contract. The project is phased to complete one floor at a time with a period in between for furniture installation and moves. See Division 1 Specification Section 012400 Options and the project schedule in Attachments for additional information and period of performance for each contract Option.

Ultimate Contract Completion shall be 60 calendar days after Substantial Completion.

1.8. CONTRACT TYPE

The Government contemplates the award of a firm-fixed price contract to the successful offeror. The prices shall include, but shall not be limited to the following:

● Contract Management

● Construction Services including Materials, Labor, and Supervision

● Professional Inspection and Testing Services

2. SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall perform all services described in this Scope of Services (including services required under exercised options, if any) in accordance with applicable requirements and provisions set forth in this Statement of Work.

2.1. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

2.1.1. Base Bid

Base Bid includes demolition; new construction of tenant space in the office, corridor, and lobby areas on the 4th floor; 4th floor Bathroom upgrades; and Audio Visual scope of work for the 4th floor tenant space.

2.1.2. Options:

See Division 01 Specification Section 012400 Options in the Attachments.

2.1.3. Unit Price 01: Not applicable

2.2. PROJECT SITE REQUIREMENTS

2.2.1. Work Restrictions

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The Contractor shall survey the entire worksite and review existing documentation to be familiar with the existing conditions. This includes all areas of the building, structure, and site affected by the removal and demolition work, alterations and new construction work prior to initiation of construction.

During the construction period, the Contractor shall have full use of the designated premises for construction operations, including full use of the indicated work site, limited only by the Government's right to perform work or retain other contractors to perform work on portions of the project. The Contractor shall limit the use of the premises to the work areas indicated, and to allow for Government occupancy and public use.

The building is to remain fully operational throughout the entirety of the project, with no disruption to tenant operations. All work areas must be cleaned at the end of every work day.

The work shall be sequenced to minimize disruption to building occupants, visitors, and maintenance activities. To the greatest extent feasible, demolition work should not take place until supplies are on hand to perform new work. The work shall minimize nighttime and weekend work to the greatest extent possible while also minimizing disruption to tenants.

The Contractor shall coordinate all work activities with the GSA Building Manager and the Contracting Officer's Representative to ensure that proper security and access arrangements are made without impact on the construction schedule.

2.2.2. Working Hours

2.2.2.1. Government Occupied Hours

See Division 01 Specifications of the attached Project Manual.

2.2.2.2. Contractor's Working Hours

See Division 01 Specifications of the attached Project Manual.

2.2.3. Loading Dock

See Division 01 Specifications of the attached Project Manual.

2.2.4. Parking

No parking is available on site. The Contractor shall make their own arrangements for parking off site.

2.2.5. Staging and Storage

See Division 01 Specifications of the attached Project Manual. A staging area in the basement will be allowed for the switchgear work as indicated in the Attachments. In addition to this staging, a project office will be available in the basement as indicated in the Attachments. A staging area for the 2nd floor and for the 5th floor bathroom work is available as indicated in the shaded areas on the drawings in the Attachments.

2.2.6. Dumpster

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See Division 01 Specifications of the attached Project Manual.

2.2.7. Restrooms

Public toilet facilities are available for use. Restroom must be designated by the GSA Building Manager.

2.2.8. Freight Elevator

A freight elevator is available for use at the project site. The Contractor must coordinate to allow the Government to use the freight elevator when necessary.

2.2.9. Existing Conditions

All Government property or systems displaced, altered, or damaged during the performance of this contract other than stated in this Scope of Work must be restored to its original condition at no cost to the Government. These repairs, if needed, must be executed immediately when notified by the contracting authority that such repairs are required due to actions by the contractor or his/her subcontractors.

2.2.10. Electrical Circuits Updates

All modified electrical circuits will require “updating” the circuit-panel index. All new circuits added will require updating the panel schedule, and all new outlets will require identification indicating electrical room, panel and breaker identification. All junction boxes will be labeled with panel and breaker numbers.

2.3. STANDARDS AND CRITERIA DOCUMENTS

Contractor shall ensure that all work performed and materials used under this scope of work are in accordance with the guidelines, codes and specifications of the following associations and agencies.

Any conflicts or ambiguities within or among the referenced Standards and Criteria Documents, or any deviations from requirements contained in the Standards and Criteria Documents, must be reported to the GSA in writing, for determination as to applicability.

2.3.1. GSA Requirements

● PBS P100, Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service, including all applicable Standards, Criteria and Guides listed therein, 2018

● PBS P100 Addendum, 2019

● PBS P120, Public Buildings Service Cost and Schedule Management Policy Requirements

● Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS)

● PBS Order 3490.2, “Document Security for Sensitive but Unclassified Building Information.”

● PBS CAD Standards

● PBS Building Commissioning Guide

● Guidance for Electric Metering in Federal Buildings

● IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings under Construction

● Occupational Safety and Health regulations for construction and general industry; 29 CFR Parts

1926 and 1910

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● Section 01546 – Safety and Health Specification

● International Building Code (IBC)

● International Fire Code (IFC)

● National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) National Fire Codes and Standards

● Egress issues shall meet NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code)

● OFM COBie Playbook

● GSA Spec 013600 - COBie performance

● National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, and its implementing regulations (36

CFR 800)

● Historic Structure Report (HSR) for the Lyndon Baines Johnson Building

● Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties (36 CFR 68)

● ADM 1022.3: GSA Procedures for Historic Properties

● GSA NCR Preservation Notebook Series and the National Park Service Preservation Briefs and

Tech Notes [Found in the GSA NCR Technical Resources Library]

● GSA Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan

● The Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings New Construction and Major

Renovations -OR- Existing Buildings (whichever applies)

● GSA PBS 1000.1 Asbestos Policy

● 40 CFR 61 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

● 40 CFR 763 Asbestos

● 49 CFR 107 Hazardous Materials Program Procedures

● 49 CFR 172 Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials

Communications, Emergency Response Information, and Training Requirements

● Section 02085 - Asbestos Abatement Procedures

● Section 02085R - Asbestos Abatement Roofing Removal Procedures

● Section 02089 - Control of Polychlorinated Biphenyl Specification

● Section 02090 - Control of Lead Based Paint Specification

2.3.2. Customer Requirements

● ICD 705, v 1.4 - Technical Specifications for Construction and Management of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities

2.3.3. Stakeholder Requirements

● State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Standards and Guidelines

2.4. CUTTING & PATCHING REQUIREMENTS

See Division 01 Specifications of the attached Project Manual.

2.4.1. Structural Systems

Do not cut structural beams or major structural elements without the written review and approval of a Licensed Structural Engineer and the General Services Administration. Prior to cutting and/or drilling through any structural member, the D/B Contractor shall conduct ground penetrating radar or

April 2021 9 of 36 similar type of investigative measure to prevent cutting concealed material. Submit structural calculations sealed by a licensed Structural Engineer to the Contracting Officer and COR concurrently for approval.

Do not cut and patch structural elements in a manner that would change their load-carrying capacity or load-deflection ratio.

2.4.2. Operational Systems

Do not cut and patch operating elements, safety related systems, or related components in a manner that would result in reducing their capacity to perform as intended, or that would result in increased maintenance or decreased operational life or safety.

2.4.3. Visual / Finishes

Do not cut and patch construction exposed on the exterior or in occupied spaces in a manner that would, in GSA's opinion, reduce the building's aesthetic qualities. Do not cut and patch construction in a manner that would result in visual evidence of cutting and patching. Remove and replace construction that is cut and patched in a visually unsatisfactorily manner.

Patched areas shall be neatly trimmed prior to patching. Feather all patches to provide a complete and finished surface. Paint all exposed work provided under the contract including all patched areas, exposed areas uncovered during demolition, to provide a complete and finished project. Paint patched areas plus surrounding areas to the nearest break in wall surface, or other building line to provide a neat and finished appearance. All paint shall match adjacent painted surfaces. Protect all surrounding areas including fixtures, furniture, floors and accessories from paint splatter and droppings. Clean-up and restore all areas splashed with paint.

Any work related to removing equipment, brackets, supports, etc. that leaves holes or damaged surfaces on the floor, walls, and ceilings, the work shall be patched with the same adjacent material and finish.

2.5. NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT (NHPA) REQUIREMENTS

This building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The GSA Regional Historic Preservation Office (RHPO) will provide guidance on preservation zones and appropriate treatments.

● Recommendations should be in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for the Treatment of Historic Buildings.

● All recommendations shall be reviewed by the GSA Regional Historic Preservation Officer (RHPO). The RHPO must review all submissions in their entirety for impact on restoration, rehabilitation and renovation zones as defined in the Historic Structures Report.

2.6. NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) REQUIREMENTS

This project has been reviewed for NEPA compliance.

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2.7. NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING COMMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Not applicable.

2.8. U.S. COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS REQUIREMENTS

Not applicable.

2.9. FINE ARTS REQUIREMENTS

It is not anticipated that Fine Arts will be disturbed during work activities.

2.10. ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS) is mandatory for all GSA projects. If local accessibility standards exist, the Contractor must follow the most stringent requirements between the local standards and ABAAS.

The building ABAAS accessibility shall be maintained at all times.

2.11. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

All contractor(s) shall comply with the safety guidelines and requirements contained in NCR’s Section 01546 – Safety and Health specification.

2.12. FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

GSA’s Fire Protection Engineers are the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) for all GSA owned facilities.

2.12.1. Egress/Life Safety

● The means of egress shall be maintained at all times.

● Egress issues shall meet NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code).

● Code analysis has been provided with the Construction Documents using the latest requirements of GSA PBS P-100, International Building Code, NFPA codes and standards, and any other applicable requirements. Code analysis includes applicable construction codes and standards, use and occupancy identification, construction type, height and area requirements, fire resistant rated construction requirements, vertical opening separation requirements, interior finishes, and egress requirements. The technical egress requirements of NFPA 101 is being used in lieu of the International Building Code.

● Occupant load and egress capacity calculations have been provided.

● Provide illuminated exit marking signage and emergency lighting

● Demonstrate compliance with IBC requirements for fire resistant rated partitions, walls, and interior finishes

● Demonstrate compliance with NFPA locking and exit door hardware requirements.

2.12.2. Fire Protection Systems

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● Modify existing sprinkler systems in accordance with the latest requirements of GSA PBS P-100, and NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.

● Design of sprinkler modifications shall be performed by a minimum NICET Level III or IV Water Based Systems Layout technician, or a registered Fire Protection Engineer.

● Sprinkler design shall utilize the density/area method of NFPA 13. Sprinkler systems shall be designed using a minimum design area of 1,500 sq. ft. Area reduction method is not permitted.

● Sprinkler system design shall be hydraulically calculated. Waterflow test data used as the basis for hydraulic calculations shall have been taken within the previous twelve month period. If recent data is unavailable, a hydrant or fire pump flow test shall be performed. The static and residual pressures determined by flow testing shall be reduced by 10% to allow for seasonal variations in the water supply. Water velocities in sprinkler piping shall not exceed 20 ft/s (6.1 m/s).

● Location of Sprinkler Heads: The spacing of sprinkler heads shall not exceed that permitted by NFPA 13 for the given hazard occupancy unless otherwise accepted by the regional GSA fire protection engineer.

● Sprinklers shall be in conformance with NFPA 13. Release elements shall be suitable for specific application and shall match existing. Provide quick response heads in all light hazard offices and all other occupancies in which their use is listed or approved. Heads located within the air streams of unit heaters or other heat emitting equipment or skylights shall be selected for proper temperature rating. The use of extended coverage sprinklers is prohibited unless specifically approved by the regional GSA fire protection engineer.

● Steel piping with wall thickness less than Schedule 30 shall not be threaded. Plastic piping shall not be permitted. Minimum pipe schedule shall be Schedule 10. Pipe 2.5” and smaller must be Schedule 40. Plain end fittings are not permitted. The use of flexible sprinkler piping shall be specifically approved by the GSA regional fire protection engineer.

● Provide detailed shop drawings, in accordance with NFPA 13, "Working Plans”. Drawings shall be on uniform size sheets no smaller than 760 mm by 1070 mm, to the Contracting Officer for review and approval. Information shall include but not be limited to the following:

○ Layout indicating details, plan view, elevations and sections of the system piping.

Indicate the location of sprinkler heads and piping in relation to the ceiling layout, showing pipe lengths and sizes.

○ Detailed riser diagram showing schematic of systems supply, supply connection, devices, valves, pipe and fittings.

○ Hydraulic calculations

○ Annotated manufacturer’s data sheets showing the specific model, type and size of each item.

○ The signature and seal of a registered Professional Fire Protection Engineer, registered

Professional Engineer with a minimum of two years fire protection design experience, or a NICET Level III or IV Technician.

● Perform hydrostatic testing of sprinkler piping in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13.

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● Final Inspection and Testing: Advise the Contracting Officer when hydrostatic and alarm tests have been completed and all necessary corrections made, so as to permit final inspection and testing. Submit requests for testing at least 15 calendar days prior to test date.

○ The final test shall be witnessed by a representative of the Regional GSA Safety and Environment Branch. The Contractor and an authorized representative from each supplier of equipment shall be in attendance at the final test.

○ Final testing shall include, but is not limited to, testing of all waterflow and tamper switches.

○ Provide all equipment, services and labor to properly perform all required tests. The Regional GSA Safety and Environment Branch shall supervise all testing.

● Provide as-built drawings and O&M manuals to the contracting officer’s technical representative upon completion of the project. These drawings shall indicate changes from the original layout, marked in red.

2.12.3. Fire Alarm Systems

● Provide UL-listed fire alarm control equipment as needed to support fire alarm system installation.

● Provide fire alarm initiating devices as needed in accordance with the requirements of GSA PBS P-100, International Building Code, and NFPA 72. Initiating devices to include but not be limited to manual pull stations, smoke detectors, duct smoke detectors, heat detectors, waterflow and tamper monitoring, and addressable control relays/modules. When modifying an existing fire alarm system all initiating devices shall be compatible with the existing make and model of the control equipment.

● Provide fire alarm notification devices as needed in accordance with the requirements of GSA PBS P-100, International Building Code, and NFPA 72. Notification appliances to include but not be limited to strobes, speakers, horns, or combination devices. When modifying an existing fire alarm system all initiating devices shall be compatible with the existing make and model of the control equipment.

● Fire alarm design shall be by a minimum NICET Level III or IV Fire Alarm Technician or a Registered Fire Protection Engineer. Installation shall be accomplished by an electrical contractor with a minimum of five years experience in the installation of fire alarm systems.

● Install all conductors in rigid metal conduit or electrical metallic tubing, with a minimum diameter of 19 mm (3/4”). Run conduit or tubing concealed unless specifically shown otherwise on the drawings. All wiring for the fire alarm system must be installed in separate conduit.

● All circuits and pathways shall match existing in class. Conductors must match existing in gauge, type and color coding. All conductors which are terminated, spliced, or otherwise interrupted in any enclosure, cabinet, mounting or junction box shall be connected to terminal blocks. Use of wire nuts is prohibited.

● Provide detailed shop drawings, in accordance with NFPA 72 documentation and shop drawing requirements. Drawings shall be on uniform size sheets no smaller than 760 mm by 1070 mm, and shall be submitted to the contracting officer’s technical for review and approval by the GSA regional fire protection engineer. Information shall include but not be limited to the following:

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○ A complete description of the system operation.

○ A complete list of device addresses and corresponding messages.

○ Point to point wiring diagrams showing the points of connection and terminals used for all electrical field connections in the system, including all interconnections between the equipment or systems which are supervised or controlled by the system.

○ Annotated manufacturer’s data sheets showing the specific model, type and size of each item.

○ Notification appliance circuit calculations including voltage drop, circuit capacity, amplifier capacity, and power supply capacity.

○ Battery calculations for both the alarm and supervisory power requirements.

Ampere-¬hour requirements for each system component shall be submitted with the calculations.

○ Provide a color code schedule for the wiring and floor plans showing the location of all devices and equipment.

○ The signature and seal of a registered Professional Fire Protection Engineer, registered Professional Engineer with a minimum of two years fire protection design experience, or a NICET Level III or IV Technician.

● Perform preliminary tests to ensure that all devices and circuits are functioning properly. After preliminary testing is complete, provide a letter certifying that the installation is complete and fully operable.

● Perform final acceptance testing in accordance with the requirements of NFPA in the presence of the GSA regional fire protection engineer or third-party fire protection engineer.

● Provide as-built drawings and O&M manuals to the contracting officer’s technical representative upon completion of the project. These drawings shall indicate changes from the original layout, marked in red.

2.12.4. Fire and Life Safety System Testing and Acceptance

● The Contractor shall provide a Fire Protection Engineering firm, other than the Design Team Fire Protection Engineer, acceptable to the GSA Fire Protection Engineering Section, to witness system acceptance testing and inspections.

○ The contracting firm shall be a firm whose prime enterprise is in the field of fire protection engineering. The contracting firm should have a fully operational and fully staffed office within a 50 mile radius of Washington, DC. The contracting firm must provide a program manager who possesses a BS or MS in Fire Protection Engineering, and meets the experience requirements for fire protection engineers listed below.

Complete documentation to support fire alarm systems testing experiences must be resubmitted as a part of the submittal package.

○ Qualified fire protection engineers shall witness acceptance testing. The contractor must employ a full-time team of at least two qualified fire protection engineers, available for the Testing required by this contract. The engineers shall possess a BS or MS in Fire Protection Engineering with at least four consecutive years of experience, in fire protection engineering work, within the past six (6) years. Proposed personnel shall

April 2021 14 of 36 demonstrate that they have been involved in alarm systems testing similar in complexity relevant to the scope.

○ The proposed personnel shall demonstrate that they have acted in charge of fire protection engineering designs involving all aspects of fire protection. This includes design of wet and dry sprinkler systems, and wet chemical extinguishing systems. The qualifications of individuals shall also include design of multiplex/addressable building fire alarm and emergency voice communication systems.

○ The FPEs shall have experience in submittal review, construction inspection, acceptance testing and commissioning systems.

○ The FPEs shall demonstrate a thorough working knowledge and formal training in fire protection codes and standards, especially the latest edition of NFPA 101, NFPA 13, NFPA 72, NFPA 90A and the International Building Code.

● Testing and inspections for the fire alarm shall include the following minimum criteria:

○ Testing and commissioning in accordance with NFPA 72

○ All new equipment shall be 100% fully tested

○ Confidence (re-acceptance) testing to include 10% of the building field devices

○ Test each fire alarm initiating and indicating device and circuit for proper operation and response

○ Test the system for all specified functions in accordance with the contract specifications, and the approved sprinkler and fire alarm submittals

○ Determine that the system is operable under trouble conditions

○ Test the adequacy of the notification appliances (visible and audible characteristics)

○ Program changes to the building fire alarm control panel will require re-acceptance testing within 24 hours of the change

○ As applicable, perform a battery test for all new control panels and extender panels

● Testing and inspections for the fire protection system shall include the following minimum criteria:

○ Verify compliance with NFPA 13

○ Visual inspection of the sprinkler system adequacy, coverage, piping, sprinkler locations and types.

● Inspections for fire compartment integrity shall include the following minimum criteria:

○ Visually inspect fire rated partition/wall and floor assemblies, fire door and fire/smoke damper operation.

● Inspections for life safety and egress shall include the following minimum criteria:

○ Verify compliance with the NFPA 101 egress requirements

○ Visually inspect emergency lighting, exit signage, and egress arrangement (pathways, exits, special locking, etc)

● Contractor shall provide a written Discrepancies and Omissions (D&O) list within 48 hours of completion of each test or inspection. D&O list shall describe conditions which do not comply with the above criteria with recommended corrective action. Note that the task includes follow up inspections and testing necessary to verify corrections of items. If no items are necessary for

April 2021 15 of 36 correction, the D&O list shall indicate all items have been corrected and the space is acceptable for issuance of an occupancy certificate.

2.13. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Contractor shall not allow the venting of coolants to the atmosphere in compliance with section 608 of the Clean Air Act (40 CFR Part 82)

2.14. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

All work, including contact with and handling of hazardous materials, the disturbance or dismantling of structures containing hazardous materials, and/or the transport and disposal of hazardous materials shall comply with the applicable requirements of 29 CFR 1910/1926, and 40 CFR 761/260-271

2.14.1. General

All work areas should be inspected and tested prior to starting work. If material suspected to be ACMs or LBPs are encountered, the material shall be sampled for bulk asbestos and/or lead paint chips and the Contracting Officer should be notified immediately.

2.14.2. Asbestos Containing Material

It is not anticipated that Asbestos Containing Material will be encountered during work activities.

All thermal systems insulation (i.e., boiler insulation, duct insulation, pipe insulation), surfacing materials (i.e., plaster and sprayed-on fireproofing) and miscellaneous materials (i.e., asphalt flooring, ceiling tiles, adhesives and mastics, drywall, roofing, gaskets and cement board), installed no later than 1980, must be considered asbestos containing unless proven otherwise in accordance with 29

CFR 1926.1101.

If asbestos is suspected in any work area, the Contractor will obtain the services of a qualified firm to conduct an asbestos assessment of the portion of the building scheduled for renovation. Qualified is defined as utilizing personnel who are U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) accredited AHERA Inspectors/Management Planners or Project Designers. The assessment is to include the following:

● Search through any existing documentation.

● Perform a walk-through inspection.

● Sample any possible ACM not identified in existing documentation. Sampling should conform to the requirements found in 40 CFR 763.85.

● Provide sampling, testing and report for asbestos containing materials (ACM) that will be disturbed as a result of the projects.

Work involving the disturbance, dismantling or demolition of asbestos containing materials or structures containing asbestos; and/or the removal and disposal of asbestos, shall also comply with the requirements of 40 CFR Part 61, Subparts A and M; 29 CFR 1910.1001 (where applicable); GSA PBS 1000.1 Asbestos Policy; and GSA Specification 02085 (Asbestos Abatement Procedures).

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Any required asbestos abatement and waste disposal shall be included in the construction cost estimate as a separate line item, as well as the contract drawings and specifications.

2.14.3. Lead Based Paint

It is not anticipated that Lead-Based Paint (LBP) will be encountered during work activities.

All finished/painted surfaces of buildings constructed prior to 1978 shall be considered finished with lead based paint unless proven otherwise.

The Contractor shall protect employees and the building by minimizing the creation of dust when patching/repairing/prepping existing surfaces for new paint. Dry sanding is prohibited.

Work involving the disturbance, dismantling or demolition of lead based paint shall comply with 29 CFR 1926.62, as well as GSA Specification 02090 (Lead Based Paint Abatement Procedures). It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to adequately test and characterize the waste by the toxicity characteristics leaching procedure (TCLP) – Lead.

2.14.4. Polychlorinated Biphenyl

It is not anticipated that Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) will be encountered during work activities.

All unmarked capacitors and ballasts will be considered to contain PCBs and shall be managed as such.

Fluorescent and high intensity discharge lamps must be managed as Universal Waste and sent to a recycler or as Hazardous Waste if materials are not sent to a recycler. In addition, lamps that are broken or crushed must be managed as hazardous waste unless otherwise stated in local regulations.

The procedures outlined in GSA Specification Section 02089 will be followed to assure proper recycling/disposal of small PCB items such as PCB ballasts and mercury lamps.

2.14.5. Radon

It is not anticipated that Radon gases will be encountered during work activities.

The contractor shall test for radon after any project which may potentially affect radon building levels.

2.14.6. Mercury

It is not anticipated that mercury will be encountered during work activities.

The contractor shall perform a comprehensive assessment to include a count and location of mercury-containing devices such as switches, thermostats, and gauges.

2.14.7. Universal / Hazardous Waste

It is anticipated that universal / hazardous waste will be encountered during work activities.

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The contractor shall perform a comprehensive assessment to include the count and location of observed universal waste (fluorescent lamps, batteries, etc.) and/or hazardous waste on the site.

2.14.8. Exit Signs Requiring Special Disposal

It is anticipated that exit signs requiring special disposal will be encountered during work activities.

The contractor shall perform a comprehensive assessment to include the number of exit signs that may require special disposal.

2.14.9. Presence of Hazardous Materials

If any of the pre-alteration assessments determines that a hazardous material is present, the Contractor shall follow the requirements above.

2.14.10. Hazardous Materials Cost Tracking

The Contractor shall propose and invoice costs for all effort related to asbestos separately from costs for all effort related to Lead and PCBs, both of which shall be separate from all other costs for GSA’s accounting purposes.

2.15. SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS

2.15.1. Green Purchasing

All products and services purchased by GSA must meet strict sustainability requirements including, but not limited to, non-toxic, low VOC, recycled content, energy efficient, and water conserving.

Where products that are labelled FEMP-approved, DesignLights Consortium® (DLC) Premium Certification (or Standard DLC rating if Premium is not available), Energy Star, EPA Safer Choice, or WaterSense exist and are applicable for this project, they must be used.

2.15.2. Key Sustainable Products

The use of GSA’s Key Sustainable Product (KSP) standards is mandatory for all contracts and task orders. If any of the five materials listed below are purchased as part of this project, they must comply with their respective sustainability standards. The Contractor shall specify the brand name and product that shall be used to meet each applicable KSP standard below. The Contractor shall provide the required data submittals to the Contracting Officer (CO) or their designee prior to the start of construction. The COR shall verify that the products submitted are compliant with these KSPs.

The Contractor shall use standards listed in the Green Procurement Compilation (https://sftool.gov/greenprocurement) for products not listed below:

● Concrete (ready-mix and site-mix) Standard: ≥ 25% fly ash OR ≥ 15% ground granulated blast-furnace (GGBF) slag.

● Interior Latex Paint Standard: ≤ 50 grams per liter (g/L) VOCs post-tint (i.e. SCAQMD Rule 1113 standard).

● Acoustical Ceiling Tile Standard: Meets the California Section 01350 standard for low-VOC materials; AND total recycled content ≥ 20%; AND recyclable in a closed loop process; AND USDA Certified BioPreferred; AND Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) available.

● Nylon Carpet Standard: NSF 140 Platinum certification or Cradle-to-Cradle Bronze

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● Gypsum Board Standard: Greenguard Gold certification OR 0 g/L VOCs

In addition to the above listed key sustainable products, all other interior finishes must meet, at a minimum, the baseline environmental requirements specified in the GSA P100 facilities standards, Chapter 3, Architecture and Interior Design. Contractor shall submit product data for each finish material used, demonstrating compliance with the appropriate environmental requirements.

Sustainability requirements for specific interior finishes and construction materials may also be found at https://sftool.gov/.

2.15.3. Proof of Compliance

The Contractor must, at all times during the performance of this contract, maintain a cut sheet or other documentation of compliance with product purchasing activities as stated within this specification.

The Contractor shall provide copies of such documentation to the Contracting Officer or their designee as required or upon request.

2.15.4. Construction and Demolition Debris

Practice efficient waste management in the use of materials in the course of the work and use all reasonable means to divert construction and demolition waste from landfills and incinerators. The contractor shall provide enough containers for collecting construction debris and construction materials to be recycled. Unless state or local regulations require a higher percentage, this project is required to achieve minimum end-of-project rates for diversion of 50% by weight of total non-hazardous solid waste generated by the work (unless additional rates are indicated elsewhere in this Scope). While GSA’s minimum waste diversion requirement is 50%, the agency has a higher goal of 70% waste diversion for this project if required by specific regional targets. At the beginning of the project, the contractor/vendor shall submit a waste management plan with monthly update reports on progress to the GSA project manager, as well as a final report documenting the total tons recycled, total tons reused, and total tons landfilled.

Waste reports and associated documentation must be submitted with each invoice.

2.15.5. Refrigerants Not applicable

2.16. ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor will install energy/water efficient, GSA Proving Ground proven technologies, Energy Star rated, FEMP rated, WaterSense certified equipment.

2.16.1. Life Cycle Cost Analysis

Not applicable

2.16.2. Plumbing Fixtures

Faucets, commodes, urinals, and showerheads must comply with EPA WaterSense standards. The Contractor must provide cut sheets as a part of the product submittals for review to document compliance and must meet the gpm or gpf minimum standard below:

● Kitchen (breakroom) faucets: 1.8 gpm

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● Lavatory faucets: Metered - 0.25 gallons per metering cycle

● Toilets - flushometer: 1.28 gpf (WaterSense)

● Toilets - tank-type: 1.28 gpf (WaterSense)

● Urinals: 0.125 gpf

The Contractor shall coordinate these requirements with the Specifications provided for these products.

2.16.3. Lighting Fixtures

Lighting fixtures should be approved by the DesignLights Consortium® (DLC) with a DLC Premium Certification, followed by a Standard DLC rating if Premium is not available—as the first priority—and Energy Star certified if DLC is not available. Lighting-inclusive projects should use efficient light-emitting diode (LED) fixtures and automatic lighting controls (i.e. either occupancy or vacancy sensors—the preference is for vacancy sensors) that are linked to the Building Automation System, if present. When retrofitting an existing lighting fixture with new LED bulbs or tubular LEDs, Section 6.3.2.2 of the P100 must be followed.

Interior lighting color temperature is recommended to be 3500 K and not to exceed 4000 K. Indoor lighting should be on motion detection controls and daylight controls if within 10 feet of a window or skylight.

The Contractor shall coordinate these requirements with the Specifications provided for these products.

2.16.4. Energy Rebates

Selected products with energy rebates shall pass the rebate savings on to the Government.

2.16.5. Cooling Tower Replacement Not applicable

2.16.6. Transformer Replacement Not applicable

2.16.7. Roof Replacement Not applicable

2.16.8. Pump and Motor Replacement/Upgrade Not applicable

2.16.9. Insulation

The maximum feasible insulation needs to be installed on new tanks, pipes, fittings, valves and other associated equipment related to the domestic hot water system in the building.

2.17. BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM & CONTROLS

The property has a Building Automation System.

All new equipment is required to tie in with the existing Building Automation System and controllers.

This includes interface compatibility, required programming, and commissioning to ensure performance meets required performance objectives. The Contractor is responsible for integration of new with existing systems.

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2.18. COMMISSIONING

2.18.1. Commissioning Agent

The GSA shall retain the services of a Commissioning Agent (CxA) through the Construction Manager.

2.18.2. Building Enclosure Commissioning Not applicable

2.18.3. HVAC Energy / Metering Not applicable

2.18.4. Electrical Metering / Monitoring

Electric meters shall be installed and tested for operation prior to substantial completion of Switchgear work and subsequent project commissioning.

2.18.5. Lighting

Measure light levels at 3' A.F.F. using a footcandle meter after installation/commissioning to verify compliance with IES.

2.18.6. Acoustics

Acoustical performance will be verified during the commissioning of the building.

2.19. SITEWORK AND STORMWATER REQUIREMENTS Not applicable

2.19.1. Stormwater Management Regulatory Requirements

2.19.2. Erosion and Sediment Control Regulatory Requirements

2.19.3. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Regulatory Requirements

2.19.4. Regulatory Inspections

2.19.5. Commissioning

2.19.6. Training

2.19.7. As-Built Drawings

2.19.8. Documentation Transfer

2.20. BUILDING TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

The Contractor shall comply with the following requirements for cyber security, Information Technology and Smart Buildings.

● GSA IT Building Technology Technical Reference Guide (BTTRG)

● 140416 Telecommunications Distribution Design Guide

● Smart Building Implementation Guide requirements

● Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations, NIST 800-53

Rev 4

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● Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security, NIST 800-82 rev 2

● Building Monitoring & Control (BMC) Device Security Assessment Process

● GSA order 2100.1J GSA Information Technology (IT) Security Policy

● IT Security Procedural Guide: Key Management CIO-IT Security-09- 43 rev3

● 2100.2B CIO P GSA Wireless Local Area Network (LAN) Security guide.

● GSA IT Security Procedural Guide: SSL TLS Implementation Guide - CIO-IT Security 14-69

The Contractor shall ensure all digital control systems and software meet the GSA-specific requirements. This will require the Contractor to schedule multiple reviews with GSA’s Building Technology Services Division.

2.21. MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall follow all manufacturers’ instructions and best accepted trade practices during performance of this work.

2.22. BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM)

See Division 01 in the Project Manual. The AE’s BIM model will be made available upon request.

2.23. ENERGY MODELING AND PERFORMANCE

Not applicable.

2.24. COBie

The Contractor shall submit a COBie-compliant facility management data set for all equipment within this SOW.

The Contractor shall verify that the room numbering list complies with the COBie requirements set forth in the GC’s contract documents and matches the data structure of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

See Division 01 in the Project Manual.

2.25 Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment Coordination

The Contractor shall be responsible for disposing of furniture on floors 3 and 6 prior to beginning demolition. The Contractor shall dispose of the furniture on the 7th floor per phase. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating the disposal schedule with the Government 2 weeks prior to removing the furniture from the premises. Furniture removal for the 4th floor is not a part of this scope of work.

The Contractor shall be responsible for procuring the IT cabling per the Specifications and installing the cabling in the furniture during the FFE Installation phase as identified on the Schedule Attachment. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating and installing the furniture whips.

The Contractor shall be responsible for procuring the signage per the Specifications and installing the signage per the drawings. There will be some signage that must be installed during the FFE Installation phase and this must be incorporated into the Contractor’s schedule.

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The Contractor shall be responsible for procuring the Audio Visual equipment per the Specifications and installing per the drawings. There will be some Audio Visual components that must be installed during the FFE Installation phase and this must be incorporated into the Contractor’s schedule.

The Contractor will be responsible for coordinating with the Government regarding the schedule, logistics, and sequencing of all FF&E elements during the Construction and the FFE Installation phases. The Contractor is responsible for conducting meetings and working sessions with the Government and Government Contractors (including the Government’s Furniture Contractor) to ensure that the installation of Contractor furnished and Government furnished equipment will result in a fully functioning and code compliant system. This includes, but is not limited to, coordinating the AV equipment, IT equipment, and related furniture and construction elements.

3. DESIGN STAGE

No services needed.

4. CONSTRUCTION STAGE

This section details the professional services and submittals required to support the construction stage of the project.

4.1. GENERAL

The Contractor shall provide all the necessary labor, materials, supervision, management, quality control plan, and testing to produce work conforming to the contract documents .

4.2. PERMITTING

Contractor is responsible for all applicable permitting such as, but not limited to, sheeting, shoring, and public space permits as required by federal, state or local jurisdictions; this includes application fees and any fines or penalties that result from noncompliance.

4.2.1. Permit for Welding, Cutting, or Brazing

Comply with NFPA 51B. Do not conduct operations involving the use of open-flame, electrical arc equipment, or flammable substances until a permit for welding, cutting, and burning has been issued by the Government.

Complete GSA 1755 - Permit for Welding, Cutting, or Brazing. Contact the Field Office to obtain burn permits. Burn permits are required for each separate occurrence. Burn Permits must be displayed at the work site during burning operation Permit duration shall be one work shift for a specific location unless otherwise agreed to by the Government and Contractors.

4.2.2. Utility Locating Services

Where sitework shall occur, utility locating services must be provided [7] calendar days in advance of any sitework work beginning.

4.2.3. Utility Outage

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Utility outages (electrical, domestic water, chilled water, steam, gas) must be approved by the GSA Building Manager at least 72 hours prior to the outage. Note that some situations may require more notice. See Division 01 in the Project Manual for additional information.

All unscheduled power and communication outages caused by the contractor as a result of demolition or construction activities must be restored immediately. The contractor is to take all necessary precautions to minimize the possibility of such a disruption from occurring by employing a thorough pre-construction survey.