SOW Replace AC ADP Room Huron and Attach 1 USR.pdf

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CONSTRUCTION SCOPE OF WORK

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION 8

Date: September 10, 2024 Revision:

Section 1: Project Title Replace Independent Cooling Equipment in ADP Room on 3rd Floor, Federal Building, Huron, SD

Section 2: Project Location, Building Name, & Building Number Federal Building 200 4th Street, SW Huron, SD, 57350-2431 Building Number SD0038

Section 3: Contact List

Contracting Officer (CO) Name: Kristen Feickert Email: Kristen.feickert@gsa.gov Address: 115 4th Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401 Phone (O): 605-252-3355 Phone (C): 605-877-1200

Property Manager Name: Jeremey Backous Email: jeremey.backous@gsa.gov Phone (C): 605.228.4068

Development Project Manager Name: Chad Andrews Email: chad.andrews@gsa.gov Address: 400 S Phillips Ave., Ste.111 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Phone (C): 605-518-0733

Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Name: John Riker Email: john.riker@gsa.gov Address: 515 9th St Room 107 Rapid City, SD 57701 Phone (C): 605-381-8294

Section 4: Project Background & Project Description The General Services Administration, Region 8, is initiating a project to remove existing inoperable packaged cooling equipment and install a new independent cooling split system. Equipment is located in the ADP Room (317) located on the 3rd floor of Huron Federal Building.

Section 5: Project Objectives The contractor shall provide labor, materials, equipment and supervision necessary to perform:

1) Remove one existing ceiling mounted Airflow Model CM25-AFC-C2S packaged cooling unit and associated equipment, to include condensate drain lines.

a. Contractor shall field verify unit information and BTU’s of the existing unit, and shall size the new unit accordingly and submit sizing documentation.

b. Dispose of refrigerant per all applicable EPA regulations

2) Install one new 2 ton direct expansion split system per manufacturer recommendations, The evaporator unit and condensing unit to be manufactured by the Liebert Company or approved equal. The evaporator unit to be the model # MMD24E, the condensing unit to be the model# PFH027A or approved equal.

3) Approve equal unit shall have the following features

i. Unit must meet or exceed ASHRAE 90.1 standards for net Sensible COP.

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b. Evaporator Section Features

i. Evaporator Coil constructed of copper tubes in a staggered tube pattern. Tubes shall be expanded into continuous high efficiency aluminum lance type fine. Coil is to be set in a condensate drain pan, with a float switch for unit shutdown.

ii. Constructed of galvanized steel for strength and corrosion resistance with thermal/acoustical insulation to reduce sound levels and prevent condensation.

iii. Removable panels to allow access to the electric panel or refrigeration components for service or maintenance.

c. Air Distribution Plenum

i. Self-contained air distribution plenum providing air discharge in three directions minimum. The plenum is to be supplied with a nominal 16” (406mm) x 25” (535mm) x 4” (102mm) deep pleated MERV 8 filter (based on ASHRAE 52.2-2007).

d. Air cooled Condenser Features

i. Scroll compressor with a suction gas cooled motor, vibration isolators, thermal overloads, internal centrifugal oil pump for forced feed lubrication.

ii. Insulated heated refrigerant receiver with sightglass, pressure relief valve, pressure balancing valve, check valve, and head pressure operated 3-way valve.

iii. Oversized condenser coil with high efficiency aluminum plate type fins and increased airflow.

Designed for operation at ambient conditions of 105 °F (41°C) with no reduction in evaporator rated performance.

iv. Required operation at ambient conditions 105°F and as low as -30 °F (-34 °C).

v. Factory piped hot gas solenoid valve and pressure regulating valve to work in conjunction with a thermostatic liquid injection valve to reduce compressor cycling and optimize performance under low load conditions.

4) New unit to be suspended from the ceiling and mounted in accordance with manufacturer recommendations with vibration isolators.

5) Contractor to verify existing electrical wiring and devices, remove and replace as needed based on new units electrical requirements to meet electrical code requirements.

i. Label all disconnects with panel and breaker locations feeding power, label to be visible on the outside.

ii. Contractor to follow supplemental Electrical SOW.

6) Install one wall mounted Thermostat.

a. Thermostat shall match manufacturer of unit and have the following features

i. Microprocessor based design with keypad that allows for full function modification of all running parameters to include but not limited to the following, setpoint and program control, unit on/off, fan speed, and alarms.

ii. Setpoints will be determined by onsite personnel at time of installation.

iii. Thermostat to be mounted so as to not get false readings.

7) Install a new condensate pump at the evaporator unit and pipe drain to the approved location.

a. Contractor shall remove condensate drain piping and install new copper condensate drain piping

b. Pump to be complete assembly with reservoir, integral float switch, and auxiliary safety float switch to shut unit off in event of pump failure.

c. New condensate pump installation shall meet all applicable NEC requirements.

8) Install new refrigerant piping from the evaporator unit to condenser.

a. Refrigerant piping must be Type ACR or Type K copper with brazed joints.

b. Size all refrigerant lines per manufacturer recommendations to ensure proper operation of the unit.

c. Ensure all refrigerant lines are properly secured in all areas in accordance with International Building Code.

d. Refrigerant Piping to be insulated per manufacturer recommendations with closed cell foam type insulation.

e. Seal any penetrations with approved fire chalking.

9) Install condensing unit on the roof in approved location.

a. Mount in accordance with Manufacturer's recommendations and roof manufacturer ensure installation does not void warranty.

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b. Seal all roof penetration per Roof Manufacturers recommendations.

c. Install all required electrical from approved electrical panel to condensing unit in accordance with all electrical code requirements.

i. Install new Disconnect for condensing unit per electrical code.

ii. Provide a weather resistant courtesy outlet at condensing unit location.

iii. Label all disconnects with panel and breaker locations feeding power, label to be visible on the outside.

d. Contractor shall provide and install supporting brackets and covers to protect exposed refrigerant piping on the roof from damage.

10) Install manufacturer recommended Hail Guards.

11) Provide Startup in accordance with manufacturer recommendations to be performed by a factory certified technician.

12) BAS requirements

a. Provide and install 2 sensors inside the evaporator unit one in return air stream, one in supply air stream.

b. Provide and install 2 current transducers one on the evaporator blower fan motor, one on the Compressor.

c. Tie to condensate auxiliary float switches to BAS and program point to alarm.

d. Tie new points to existing BAS network and program, provide graphics showing new points, provide histories on all new points and one out of range alarm on the return air sensor (adjustable limit, linked to existing critical email alarm), make other points alarmable for future use.

i. BAS will not control unit it will be used for monitoring purposes only

ii. Follow GSA Division 25 Spec, object naming template, Data Normalization standard for point naming, and Niagara graphical standard.

13) Seal all penetrations with approved Fire Chalking

14) Replace and/or repair any damage caused as a result of this project to pre-construction condition; this includes, but is not limited to ceiling tile, flooring, and walls.

15) Contractor to field verify all site conditions.

16) Electrical – General.

a. All new electrical work shall be designed, installed, and tested as per the Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service (P100), current edition, ASHRAE 90.1, current edition, and the National Electrical Code (NEC), current edition.

b. Existing conditions must be verified and RFIs shall be resolved prior to providing cost proposal.

c. Remove unused and abandoned power and low voltage cables as required per various NEC sections (i.e., 800.25, 760.25, 390.57, 90.2, etc.).

d. If an entire circuit is removed and not reused, mark existing circuit breaker in panelboard as “spare”.

e. Remove existing conduits as required due to demolition. Remove existing conduits that will interfere with new work requirements. Existing conduits can remain or be reused depending on conditions and the conduit layouts.

f. Provide updated typed circuit directories for all panelboards that are modified due to renovation.

g. All panelboards, distribution equipment, disconnect switches, devices, etc. shall be labelled as per P100 requirements.

h. Remove wiring and equipment for existing HVAC and plumbing equipment that will be removed.

i. Loads shall be balanced for all phases (A, B, C) of electrical panelboards and distribution panels associated with project (existing and new).

j. Provide raceways, power, and cabling for low voltage systems (fire alarm, security, phone, data, wireless, audio visual, etc.) as indicated in P100.

k. All low voltage systems raceway shall allow for future cable additions, provide protection for cables (i.e., bushings in conduit ends), and allow for easy cable removal.

l. Provide appropriate power (emergency, normal, voltage, phase, etc.) for all new mechanical and plumbing equipment.

m. All new conductors shall be copper unless approved otherwise by GSA.

n. All power conductors #10 AWG (CU) and below shall be solid unless otherwise approved by GSA. Typically, stranded conductors may be used for controls or motor connections.

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o. Minimum conduit size must be ¾”. Conduit systems must be used between the panelboard and the first wiring device.

p. Full compression steel fittings only shall be used on EMT (NO SET SCREW FITTINGS SHALL BE ALLOWED). See P100 sections 6.5.7.6.1 CONDUITS and 6.5.7.6.2 CONDUCTORS for additional information.

q. Circuit labels shall be provided on each end of circuit conductors (i.e., inside panelboard near breakers and in device boxes or junction boxes).

r. Equipment labels for electrical distribution shall be provided per NEC (i.e., available fault current on main switchboard, etc.).

s. Electrical equipment and components shall be “Buy American” only as per P100 requirements. Submit all documentation for this requirement with each submittal.

Section 6: Proposal Pricing & Site Walk

1) Pre-proposal Site Visit Meeting: As scheduled with the Project Manager

a) The site visit shall consist of a meeting to review construction requirements followed by a walk-thru of the project site. The meeting shall be attended by the contractor and GSA project personnel, and appropriate sub-contractors.

b) Review existing conditions of the project area including any field verification.

c) Review the solicitation/evaluation requirements.

2) Cost Proposal Requirements:

a) When submitting a proposal, provide a cost breakdown for each task into the following categories:

Materials, equipment, labor hours, subcontractor's quotes, overhead, profit, and bond broken down by Construction Specification Institute (CSI) divisions.

Section 7: Period of Performance Once notice to proceed has been issued, the contractor has 15 calendar days to complete the project. The contractor must also promptly begin the badging process at the time of award. Please allow a minimum of 30 days to complete the badging process. Extensions will be granted for unforeseen conditions and other factors outside of the contractor’s control at the Contracting Officer’s discretion.

Section 8: Universal Scope Requirements

● ALL of the requirements in this section are MANDATORY

● See the attached Universal Scope Requirements document for the full details outlining each item

● Failure to comply with any and all of the requirements will result in the project not being accepted as complete

SAFETY & HEALTH

A. Safety and Health Program D. Fire & Life Safety E. Accessibility (ABAAS) F. Construction Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan

ENERGY, SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL

G. Sustainable Purchasing

M. NEPA

BUILDING SYSTEMS INTEGRATION

N. Commissioning (Cx) O. GSA IT Network

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P. Building Automation Systems (BAS)

DESIGN ELEMENTS

T. Historical Preservation U. Energy Design X. Mechanical Design & Fuel Storage

Section 9: Submittals

1) Contractor shall submit a Method of Procedures (MOP) to the GSA Delivery Project Manager (PM) for approval prior to commencement of work. At a minimum, the MOP shall include:

a) Brief narrative describing method of accomplishment, construction techniques, etc

b) Project schedule (to include critical path, major milestones, long lead time items, mob & de-mob, inspection dates, substantial completion, and occupancy dates)

c) Service/Utility Outages (if necessary)

d) Phasing schedule (if necessary)

e) Any building infrastructure/BAS equipment that may be impacted

2) Pre-alteration assessment report

3) Manufacturer's specifications, instructions and material specification sheets in original form

4) Submittal register/ log for all products specified to establish a standard of quality to include. Submittal register response by the government shall be (14) calendar days or less.

5) If product samples are not submitted in a timely fashion, any delays caused by the contractor will not warrant a time extension. After completion of all work, the Contractor shall submit to the project manager the manufacturer's specifications, instructions and material specification sheets in original form. Additionally, the Contractor shall submit all inventory changes (removals, additions, upgrades, etc., and new condition codes) to the COR.

6) Submittal response by the government shall be (14) calendar days or less.

SUBMITTAL DUE DATE

1. Performance/Experience References With Proposal

2. Alternative payment protection (see FAR 52.228-13 in Agreement) Within 14 calendar days after Award

3. Insurance Certificate (see III.L. Insurance Requirements in Agreement) Within 14 calendar days after Award

4. Security Clearances Forms (see III.O. Additional Terms and Conditions in Agreement) Within 14 calendar days after Award

5. Standard Form(s) 1413 (required if subcontractors) Within 14 calendar days after Award

6. Method of Procedures (MOP) (see above) Within 28 calendar days after Award

7. Safety and Health Program (see USR) Within 28 calendar days after Award

8. Construction Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan (see USR) Within 28 calendar days after Award

9. Commissioning Plan/Documentation (see USR) Within 28 calendar days after Award

10. Building Automation Systems (BAS) Documentation (see USR and

Attachments) Within 28 calendar days after Award

11. Payrolls (see FAR 52.222-8) Weekly after construction start date

MATERIAL SUBMITTALS:

12. Path of refrigerant piping plan Within 14 calendar days after Award

13. BAS point Naming Template Within 14 calendar days after Award

14. Evaporator unit Within 14 calendar days after Award

15. Condensing unit Within 14 calendar days after Award

16. Refrigerant Line Within 14 calendar days after Award 10 Pipe Insulation Within 14 calendar days after Award 11 Conduit Within 14 calendar days after Award

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12 Wiring Within 14 calendar days after Award 13 Factory Trained Technicians Certification Within 14 calendar days after Award 14 Fire Caulk Within 14 calendar days after Award

15. O&M Manuals Completion of project

16. Startup Documentation Completion of project

17. Sizing Documentation Within 14 calendar days after Award

Section 10: General Requirements

1) Contractor Use of the Premises During the period of the project, the contractor will have access to the site only during business hours of 7:00 am 5:00 pm. No on-site work shall be performed outside these hours or on holidays unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. The contractor will need to coordinate with the Contracting Officer to arrange access to the parking lot. The contractor shall make every effort to cause a minimum of damage to parking lots, any other paved areas, any items that need to be moved during the course of the project, and any areas not included in this scope of work. Any damage caused will be repaired at the contractor’s expense.

2) Progress Meetings Progress meetings are not required for this project. The project manager and building team representative shall make daily inspections of the work progress.

3) Equipment The contractor shall provide all equipment associated with the entire project, operate in a safe manner and adhere to all OSHA and GSA standards.

4) Equipment and Material Storage The contractor shall provide and store all equipment, the materials specified above, and any other materials required completing the project. The materials are required to be kept clean and dry throughout the duration of the project. Contractor to coordinate with building manager for location of storage sheds.

5) Sanitary Facilities Provide and maintain temporary toilet facilities in accordance with State Health Department and GSA requirements.

6) Electricity, Water, and Gas GSA will pay for electricity, water, and gas during the course of this project. The contractor is responsible for making connections to the existing systems. Temporary electrical work shall meet the requirements of NFPA 70- 1996 (NEC), Article 305. When temporary connections are removed, restore existing utility services to their original condition.

7) Contractor’s Field Office The contractor may provide an office for their own use. Size, location, and construction shall be subject to approval.

8) Fire Watch Contractor shall be responsible for providing fire watch if required per attached GSA fire watch guidelines.

9) Fire Alarm Impairment and Hot Work When a fire suppression or alarm system impairment is required, contractor shall provide written outage request to GSA for approval in advance of impairing any systems. Contractor shall be responsible for having a GSA approved NICET certified fire alarm contractor perform all system impairments. During fire alarm/suppression impairments or hot work procedures, contractor shall provide a fire watch per the GSA Regional Fire Watch Guidelines.

10) Protection of Public The building site will continue to be used by tenants. The contractor shall fence, barricade, or otherwise block off the immediate work area to prevent unauthorized entry. The contractor shall illuminate barricades and obstructions at night and maintain safe building access and egress for tenants.

11) Housekeeping The project site shall be kept in a neat, orderly, and safe condition at all times. The contractor shall provide enough containers for collecting construction debris and construction materials to be recycled. The contractor shall wet down dry materials and rubbish to prevent blowing dust and keep volatile wastes in covered containers.

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12) Transportation and Deliveries The contractor shall arrange deliveries of materials in accordance with construction schedules; coordinate with COR to avoid conflict with other tenants and other work conditions at the site. Contractor must make GSA PM & CO aware of any lead times that may affect the project schedule.

13) Cleaning Before scheduling the final inspection, the Contractor shall accomplish six items: (1) Remove all tools, equipment, surplus material, and rubbish; (2) Restore or refinish, to original condition, surfaces that are damaged due to the work of this contract; (3) Remove grease, dirt, stains, foreign materials, and labels from finished surfaces; (4) Thoroughly clean building interiors; (5) Pickup all construction debris from the site; and (6) At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly cleaned and ready for use.

14) Disruptive Work All painting, staining, or other activity which may cause noxious or undesirable fumes and/ or any noisy work that may be disruptive to the tenants/ public must be performed after normal working hours. The use of paint or stain that does not generate odors is preferred and may be required if the space will be occupied the following day with prior written approval from GSA.

Section 11: Badging & Security

1) Contractor is responsible to follow GSA’s security and badging requirements as detailed in the Badging & Security Requirements (Vendor Fitness Determination Training Manual).

2) US Access shared enrollment centers can be found at fedidcard.gov. Travel distances to the nearest center should be accounted for during the badging process.

Section 12: Payments

1) Information regarding payment requests and payment is in the solicitation/ contract. Please contact the CO if you have any questions regarding payments.

Section 13: Substantial Completion & Final Inspection

1) When project, or designated portion of project is complete, request a final inspection. Upon receipt of request that project is substantially complete, the Contracting Officer will proceed with the inspection within ten days of receipt of request or will advise the contractor of items that prevent the project from being designated substantially complete.

2) Field training for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) personnel shall be provided at completion of project. Provide to GSA within timeframe negotiated at time of award.

3) The contractor shall provide O&M manuals. The O&M manuals shall contain the following:

o Executed Warranties (at project completion) o Maintenance and operation manuals o Startup Documentation

Section 14: Attachments

1) Universal Scope Requirements

2) GSA BAS Master Specification - Division 25 00 00 v2 0

3) GSA R8 Data Normalization for Building Automation Systems v2 4

4) GSA R8 Device Schedule Template v3

5) GSA R8 Graphics Standard for Niagara N4 v2

6) GSA R8 Object Naming Submittal Template v3 http://fedidcard.gov/

Universal Scope Requirements V4 – 3.1.2024

Note: The PBS-P100 remains the paramount guidance document.

This document clarifies and expands upon certain requirements within the P100.

Safety & Health 2 Section A – Safety and Health Program 2 Section D – Fire & Life Safety 2 Section E – Accessibility (ABAAS) 2 Section F – Construction Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan 3

Energy, Sustainability, & Environmental 3 Section G – Sustainable Purchasing 3 Section M – National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 5

Building Systems Integration 5 Section N – Commissioning (Cx) 5 Section O – GSA IT Network 6 Section P – Building Automation Systems (BAS) 6

Design Elements 6 Section T – Historical Preservation 6 Section U – Energy Design 8 Section X – Mechanical Design 8

REFERENCES 9

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Safety & Health

Section A – Safety and Health Program

● Contact: Robert Smith, Regional Industrial Hygienist 720.275.7459 robertv.smith@gsa.gov

● Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with applicable codes, standards and regulations during execution of the Work, and shall hold the Government harmless for any action on the Contractor's part, or that of the Contractor's employees or subcontractors, that results in illness, injury or death.

● References: In addition to publications referenced in the Construction Contract Clauses, the following Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), publications apply to work conduct. State and local safety and health regulations that apply are not cited herein.

Current editions at the date of the contract apply. The more stringent requirements apply.

○ 29 CFR Part 1910: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry and Health Standards

○ 29 CFR Part 1926: OSHA "Safety and Health Regulations for Construction"

○ National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E Electrical Safety Requirements for

Workplace Safety.

● The Contractor shall submit for approval a site-specific written Project Safety and

Health Program, including but not limited to the following:

1. Occupational Noise Exposure

2. Fall Protection

3. Personal Protective Equipment

4. Control of Hazardous Energy

5. Electrical Safety Related Work

Practices

6. Lead

7. Asbestos

8. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

9. Respiratory Protection

10. Confined spaces

11. Hazard Communication.

12. Respirable Crystalline Silica

● Contractor shall additionally submit firm's General Safety Plan at the pre-construction conference listing emergency procedures and contact persons including home addresses and telephone numbers.

Section D – Fire & Life Safety

● Contact: Alan Antonio, Regional Fire Protection Engineer 720.284.9598 alan.antonio@gsa.gov

● Adhere to all applicable requirements of Chapter 7 of the P-100 for Fire and Life Safety.

○ Note: A registered Fire Protection Engineer is required in section 7.3.

Section E – Accessibility (ABAAS)

● Contact: Verna McCain, Designer 303.918.1991 verna.mccain@gsa.gov

● The Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS) is mandatory for all GSA projects. Found at http://www.access-board.gov/ada-aba/final.cfm

● If local accessibility standards exist, the A/E must follow the more stringent requirements between the local standards and ABAAS.

● Accessibility in Federal Courthouses: Comply with Chapter 8, Design Standards for U.S. Court

Facilities, Section 8.2, Planning for Accessibility, and Table 8.1, Accessibility Requirements.

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Section F – Construction Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan

● Contact: Robert Smith, Regional Industrial Hygienist 720.275.7459 robertv.smith@gsa.gov

● The General Contractor or other qualified party shall prepare and submit a Construction

IAQ Management Plan to GSA for approval, for any construction project(s) involving:

○ Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) modifications

○ Demolition

○ Paints, sealants, adhesives, etc. (commonly referred to as "wet work")

○ Anything else affecting indoor air quality.

● The Construction IAQ Management Plan shall meet the following criteria:

○ Construction activities shall meet or exceed the standards included in Chapter 3 of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Contractors’ Association (SMACNA) “IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings under Construction”, 2nd Edition 2007

○ Control pollution sources

■ Isolate areas of work to prevent contamination.

■ Pressure differentials shall be used where feasible to prevent migration of dust/contaminants.

○ Protect existing building HVAC systems including

● Shutting down systems where possible.

● Protecting supply & return ducts within the work area by covering or filtering.

● Filtration media shall be installed to protect ductwork and/or equipment used during the construction process using a minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) 8 at each return air grille, per ASHRAE Standard 52.2-1999.

● Replace all filtration media immediately prior to occupancy.

○ Suppress dust

● Apply wetting agents and/or sweeping compounds.

● Interrupt dust pathways via dust curtains or temporary enclosures.

● Pre-clean any dust-covered materials that will be disturbed during demo using an effective dust-collecting method (such as damp cloth, wet mop, etc.) and immediately bag, seal and remove this refuse from the project area.

○ Protect materials

● Develop a Sequence of Finish Installation Plan highlighting measures to reduce the absorption of VOCs by materials that act as ‘sinks’.

● Protect absorptive materials from moisture damage both when stored on-site prior to install and after installation.

○ Immediately prior to occupancy, perform

● An outside air flush out of the building (or of the immediate project area) OR

● Pre-occupancy air-quality testing.

○ Plan must be approved by GSA.

Energy, Sustainability, & Environmental

Section G – Sustainable Purchasing

● Contact: Christie-Anne Edie, Sustainability Specialist 303.335.7254 christie.edie@gsa.gov mailto:robertv.smith@gsa.gov mailto:christie.edie@gsa.gov

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● Key Sustainable Products (KSPs)

○ Any of the five materials listed below that are purchased and/or installed as part of this project must comply with their respective sustainability standards.

○ Contractor shall submit the required submittal for each material used demonstrating compliance with the standard prior to install.

Product Sustainability Standard Required Submittal Nylon carpet NSF 140 Gold certification AND

≥ 10% post-consumer recovered content Product literature showing NSF

Gold logo AND Certification of recovered content by reputable 3rd party Interior latex paint

≤ 50 grams per liter (g/L) VOCs post-tint (SCAQMD Rule 1113 standard)

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

Gypsum board

Greenguard Gold certification OR 0 g/L VOCs

Product sheet Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

Acoustical ceiling tiles

Meets ALL of the following:

California Section 01350 standard for low-

VOC materials Total recycled content ≥ 20% Recyclable in a closed loop process USDA Certified BioPreferred

Environmental Product Declaration

(EPD) AND

Product sheet for USDA Certified BioPreferred

Concrete (ready-mix and site-mix)

≥ 15% fly ash OR ≥ 25% ground granulated blast-furnace

(GGBF) slag

Letter from the supplier

● Non-Key Sustainable Products

○ In addition to the KSPs, all other interior finishes must meet the baseline environmental requirements specified in the most current GSA P100 facilities standards, Chapter 3, Architecture and Interior Design.

○ Sustainability requirements for specific interior finishes and construction materials may also be found at www.sftool.gov

○ Contractor shall submit product data for each finish material used demonstrating compliance.

● Water-Efficient Products (Plumbing Fixtures)

○ Purchase/install only water-conserving products, such as WaterSense and FEMP-designated products.

● Energy Efficient Products & Appliances (if applicable)

○ Any appliances (refrigerators, dishwashers, etc.) purchased by GSA and/or under GSA-operational control must be energy-efficient, meeting standards such as:

■ Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star-labeled

■ Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) designated

■ Other similar energy-efficient certifications.

○ Contractor must provide proof of compliance (standard construction submittal) for applicable products, equipment replacements, and installations.

● Refrigerants Phase Out (if applicable)

○ If any equipment/components are being replaced that contain ozone-depleting

HCFC and HFC compounds and/or high GWP chemicals, these must be replaced with equipment containing non-HCFC and/or non-HFC refrigerants and/or SNAP-approved substitutes.

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○ Accordingly, contractors shall comply with the Title VI of the Federal Clean Air Act AND 40 CFR Part 82.

Section M – National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

● Contact: Derrick Rosenbach, NEPA Compliance Specialist, derrick.rosenbach@gsa.gov

● The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires that Federal agencies consider and document the environmental impacts of proposed actions as part of their decision process.

As part of the NEPA process, GSA would issue either a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or a Record of Decision (ROD), both of which may contain legal commitments that GSA must incorporate into its project. GSA’s design team must be aware of these commitments and must address them in the project design and/or construction documents.

Building Systems Integration

Section N – Commissioning (Cx)

● Contact: Andrew Olsen, Regional Resource Efficiency Manager 303.236.5376 andrew.olsen@gsa.gov

● Commissioning (Cx) is a systematic process of ensuring by verification and documentation that the newly installed equipment and/or systems perform independently and interactively in accordance with the scope and project intent, and in accordance with the owner’s operational needs to include training the equipment operators.

● Cx is required for any new construction or alteration work for any building system equipment including but not limited to any mechanical systems and the BMC/BAS.

● Please refer to the GSA/PBS Building Commissioning Guide for reference.

● The Commissioning Authority (CxA) must be hired prior to or in conjunction with the design team. CxA can help write requirements for the design team RFP.

○ Depending on project size, the CxA shall be:

■ Large project with a CM: a 3rd party contracted through the CM.

■ Medium/large project without a CM: a 3rd party contracted via an entirely separate contract.

■ Small project: the contractor can self-perform Cx or if unqualified, contract with a subcontractor.

● Commissioning Plan

○ Contractor must create/submit the Commissioning Plan, process and documenting procedure prior to the start of installation or construction.

○ This plan must be approved by the Commissioning Authority (CxA) and GSA R8 Energy Team prior to the commencement of work.

○ The level of commissioning should be appropriate to the scope, size, and complexity of the project as determined by the CxA.

○ Cx must be conducted after all equipment and system components are installed and prior to project completion acceptance.

○ Cx shall comply with P‐100, GSA Building Commissioning Guide, and ASHRAE 202 as appropriate to the scope.

● Commissioning Documentation

○ Cx documentation shall demonstrate and confirm equipment and/or systems were properly installed and are in functioning order and meet the project intent.

○ Cx documentation requires submission to the CxA for approval and GSA R8 Energy

Team after all commissioning activities are finished.

● Acceptance mailto:derrick.rosenbach@gsa.gov mailto:andrew.olsen@gsa.gov

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○ Cx must be accepted prior to the project being accepted as complete.

○ The Cx acceptance process may include visual inspection, functional testing, sequence testing (BAS) and confirmation of programming, graphics and BAS points added to the BAS dependent on the project scope.

Section O – GSA IT Network

● Contact: Todd Tangye, IT Technical Project Manager 303.941.1071 todd.tangye@gsa.gov

● Any Internet Protocol (IP) devices/equipment (HVAC, lighting controls, t-stats, meters, etc.) and/or software that requests to connect to or reside on the GSA Network, must follow the process for IT Security equipment scanning & approval outlined within The Building Technologies Technical Ref Guide. This includes devices related to both physical access and logical/network access.

● This process reveals, analyzes and provides the vendor or manufacturer with weighted determinations on any and all Federal and GSA vulnerabilities the product(s) may have and that must be remediated prior to placement onto the GSA Network.

● A catalog consisting of already-remediated products is available for review. Only GSA personnel can review this catalog and will do for the Contractor at the Contractor’s request.

● Supporting Documents and Guidance

○ 140416 Telecommunications Distribution Design Guide (Building Technologies

Technical Ref Guide) https://insite.gsa.gov/portal/mediaId/664598/fileName/Building_Technologies_Techn ical_Reference_Guide_v12_092916.action

○ Security Language for IT Acquisition Efforts CIO-09-48

○ 140416 Telecommunications Distribution Design Guide

○ Technology Policy for PBS-Owned Buildings Monitoring & Control Systems

Section P – Building Automation Systems (BAS)

● Contact: Dave Caldwell, BAS Program Manager 720.243.0939 david.caldwell@gsa.gov

● All Mechanical/HVAC equipment and controls along with any associated equipment shall be integrated into the Building Automation System. All new equipment and controls shall conform to GSA R8 BAS standards as outlined in the Division 25 Specification document.

● Any IP devices added to the GSA Network must be approved devices on the GSA remediated devices list (see Section O – GSA IT Network). All equipment controllers shall be BACnet/MSTP enabled and listed with the BACnet Testing Laboratory.

● All devices and control and monitoring points, including point naming and graphics shall be submitted and approved by the GSA R8 BAS team. Integration into the BAS and with the GSA network shall be coordinated with the GSA R8 BAS team.

● Supporting Document and Guidance: Division 25 00 00 -Integrated Automation v1.1

Design Elements

Section T – Historical Preservation

● Contact: Andrea Collins 303.726.2118 andrea.collins@gsa.gov

● General Historic Preservation Requirements

○ Design development and final construction documents must adhere to any conditions and processes set forth in related Section 106 correspondence or formal agreements governing the undertaking. Include applicable construction specialist mailto:todd.tangye@gsa.gov https://insite.gsa.gov/portal/mediaId/664598/fileName/Building_Technologies_Technical_Reference_Guide_v12_092916.action https://insite.gsa.gov/portal/mediaId/664598/fileName/Building_Technologies_Technical_Reference_Guide_v12_092916.action mailto:andrea.collins@gsa.gov

V3.8 – 6.30.2022 qualification requirements for repair, restoration or replication of historic materials, as specified in GSA Competency Specifications for Preservation Construction Contractors in www.gsa.gov/historicpreservation.

○ Construction execution must also allow for coordination with the preservation architect responsible for the approved preservation design solutions. Allow ample time for procurement of specialized materials required for work in restoration zones.

● Criteria Governing Survey, Analysis, Recommendations and Design

○ Services performed by the Architect-Engineer shall conform to all applicable requirements and criteria of the following laws, directives and guidelines and to the latest issuances of and changes thereto:

■ National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA), as amended

■ ADM 1020.3 GSA Historic Preservation Procedures

■ GSA P100 Facilities Standards, provisions on Alterations to Historic

Buildings for each applicable design category

■ The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for the Treatment of Historic Properties

■ GSA Technical Preservation Guidelines

■ GSA Building Preservation Plan and Historic Structure Report, as available.

● Section 106 Compliance

○ Work in GSA historic buildings listed in or eligible for the National Register of

Historic Places shall be consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, applicable GSA Technical Preservation Guidelines and GSA Building Preservation Plan recommendations. All work in a GSA historic property is subject to National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 compliance review, coordinated by GSA’s Regional Historic Preservation Officer (RHPO). Contact RHPO in early planning to identify and address preservation issues the project may raise.

○ The RHPO must review and approve proposed alterations that may affect restoration or rehabilitations zones identified in a Building Preservation Plan (BPP) or Historic Structure Report (HSR) before GSA can commit to or initiate such alterations. If no HSR or BPP exists for the building, the RHPO will determine these zones.

○ Submit for RHPO review and concurrence, a completed 106 Compliance Form (or equivalent info) identifying historic spaces and materials that may be affected by planned alterations. Design development must explore alternatives that avoid or minimize adverse effects on the qualities that make the building eligible for the National Register. Preference will be given to alternatives that avoid adverse effects while meeting other project requirements.

○ Plans for any alterations that will result in adverse effects on historic property will require consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and interested parties. This process, initiated during concept design, includes public consultation with the goal of identifying alternatives for avoiding, minimizing, or mitigating adverse effects.

Projects that will result in unavoidable adverse effects may require extended consultation to explore additional alternatives and prepare project documentation required by the SHPO.

○ Preservation design problem-solving and project documentation for 106 submissions must be undertaken by a qualified historic architect as described below. The Historic Architect must be integrally involved in the analysis and development of design solutions for work affecting restoration or rehabilitation zones to minimize adverse effects on historic materials and character.

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○ Projects involving substantive ground disturbance for new construction, excavation, utility work or major landscaping (e.g. relocation of mature trees) must include provisions for compliance with the NHPA, NEPA, Archeological Resources Protection Act and other laws concerned with the protection of archeological resources, including advance assessment of archeological data potential prior to and provisions for responding appropriately to unanticipated discoveries.

● Preservation Architect Requirements

○ The Designer must have a member of their team with the following qualifications regarding work in historic buildings to be considered a Historic Preservation Architect and/or an Architectural Historian:

■ Professional degree in architecture or a State license to practice architecture plus one year of graduate study in architectural preservation, American architectural history, preservation planning or closely-related filed.

■ A minimum of two years full-time professional experience working on preservation projects in eligible or National Register listed buildings.

■ Past performance that visually and descriptively demonstrates successful experience consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties on three similar projects.

■ The Historic Preservation Architect and/or an Architectural Historian must meet the professional qualifications as outlined in the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines: Professional Qualifications Standards https://www.nps.gov/history/local-law/arch_stnds_9.htm and GSA Qualification requirements for Preservation Architects.

Section U – Energy Design

● Contact: Andrew Olsen, Regional Resource Efficiency Manager 303.236.5376 andrew.olsen@gsa.gov

● Any new building equipment, systems, and components as part of design must be 20% better than the ASHRAE 90.1-2013 standard.

● For major renovations, any building equipment, systems, and components must be 30% better than ASHRAE 90.1-2013.

● GSA requires the best value, demonstrated by Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) for any equipment upgrades and additional equipment designed

○ Best Value as determined by LCCA is GSA’s primary selection criteria for all projects, designs and technologies.

○ If alternative options are not available, equipment that meets ASHRAE 90.1-2013 Standard is the base option.

Section X – Mechanical Design

● Contact: Andrew Olsen, Regional Resource Efficiency Manager 303.236.5376 andrew.olsen@gsa.gov

● GSA has adopted the technical requirements of the International Code Council (ICC) family of codes (unless otherwise as noted). The latest edition of the International Mechanical Code (IMC) shall be used. The ICC family of codes is available at www.iccsafe.org

● See the latest edition of the PBS P-100 for detailed requirements for mechanical system modifications and new installations.

● Any new closed-loop systems (boilers, chillers, etc.) need to have an aeration filtration device installed.

● New boilers must feature direct-venting (as opposed to louvers).

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● Mechanical Equipment Change Out/Additions and Fuel/Oil Storage: Replacement or installation of boilers, generators, or other applicable mechanical equipment on the DFC and all associated fuel storage containers (location and size) must be approved by EPG to ensure compliance with GSA’s state-issued air permit and spill prevention plan. Check with EPG for requirements outside of the DFC.

REFERENCES

● PBS-P100, Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service, current at the time of the award, including all applicable standards, criteria, and guides listed therein.

○ Design Stage submissions shall comply with PSB-P100 Appendix A unless otherwise indicated in this Statement of Work. (www.gsa.gov/p100)

● PBS P-120, Project Estimating Requirements for the Public Buildings Service

● PBS PQ-251, Value Engineering Program Guide for Design and Construction, Volume 2, Contracting Officers and Professional Services Contractors http://www.gsa.gov/p100

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