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This document is a Scope of Work (SOW) for a construction project at the U.S. Courthouse in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

The key details are:

  • The project involves extending the raised floor between the clerk and judge's bench by approximately 75 square feet to contain raceways/conduit for AV and electrical wiring, as well as re-carpeting the entire 185 square yard courtroom.
  • The work includes moving courtroom furniture, disposing of existing carpet, and preparing the subfloor for new broadloom carpet.
  • The project must comply with historic preservation requirements, as the building is on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • The contractor is required to submit various submittals including a Method of Procedures, safety and health program, and material samples within specified timeframes.
  • The period of performance is 30 calendar days after the notice to proceed is issued.
  • The Government will provide access to the site, utilities, and a storage area for the contractor.

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CONSTRUCTION SCOPE OF WORK

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

Date: 8/29/2024 Revision:

Section 1: Project Title Re-carpet Courtroom and Extend Platform, US Courthouse, Sioux Falls, SD

Section 2: Project Location, Building Name, & Building Number United States Courthouse 400 S Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104-6851 Building Number SD0021

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

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

Section 4: Project Background & Project Description The General Services Administration, Region 8, is initiating a project to extend the raised floor between the clerk and judge’s bench. The extension will contain raceways/conduit for AV and electrical wiring and be able to support a mounted monitor.

After the raised floor is completed, the courtroom will be re-carpeted with broadloom carpet. The project includes moving courtroom furniture and disposing of the existing carpet.

The Sioux Falls Federal Office Building and Courthouse in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is a Historic Building and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. As such, projects in the building are required to follow the guidelines set forth in the following publications.

● ADM 1020.2 GSA Procedures for Historic Properties

● The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended and Executive Order 11593.

● The Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Illustrated Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, Revised

1992 (36 CFR 67).

● GSA Technical Preservation Guidelines: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/101402

● GSA Historic Preservation Technical Procedures: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/hp/hpc/category/100371/hostUri/portal

● National Park Service Preservation Briefs: http://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs.htm

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Any work that could alter the building’s historic fabric, character, or appearance, both on the interior and exterior must first be approved by the GSA’s Historic Preservation Officer/Historic Preservation Specialist and the South Dakota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) before any actions are to take place.

Section 5: Project Objectives perform:

1) Move furniture

a. Contractor will be responsible for moving out furniture prior to work commencing and returning furniture once work is completed.

i. Furniture consists of approximately eleven benches, six tables, two bookshelves, and thirty-five chairs.

ii. Contractor is not responsible for moving agency owned computer equipment, but will be responsible for ensuring rack systems and three cameras are protected from dust and damage.

iii. Contractor will protect all woodwork, lighting, and other finishes from dust and damage.

b. Storage is available, as shown below; coordinate moving with GSA’s on-site representative: Chad Andrews

c. Furniture will be reinstalled after construction is completed.

2) Contain dust and fumes to the maximum extent feasible for the duration of construction.

a. Utilize temporary barriers, as needed, to prevent the spread of construction dust and debris.

b. Utilize zero VOC products, to the maximum extent feasible; low-VOC products will be considered on a case-by-case basis

3) Selective demolition:

a. Remove all existing carpet and the attached pad, approximately 185 square yards

b. Remove all existing glue.

c. Existing floor boxes to be protected and preserved for future use.

d. Prepare subfloor for new broadloom carpet.

4) Construct platform extension, as shown on the Platform drawing, Attachment 2.

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a. Use fire-rated lumber and plywood (3/4", minimum thickness)

i. Combustible materials are not permitted

ii. OSB is not permitted for subfloor.

iii. Attach new section of platform to the existing platform

1. Rest the platform frame (rim, sleepers, etc.) on the existing floor; do NOT use fasteners to attach the platform to the wood subfloor or millwork.

a. If fasteners MUST be used to secure the new platform to the subfloor, the contractor shall get pre-approval from GSA’s on-site employee.

iv. Construct area in the vicinity of the “Display Column” to fully support the courtroom’s AV equipment, refer to IT drawing, Attachment 3.

1. Owner-provided equipment: Legrand PFB Bolt-Down Mount and associated display.

2. Install reinforced subfloor (multiple layers of plywood) or lumber blocking to support the

Display Column and AV equipment.

3. The column will carry cabling and wiring for the AV equipment; coordinate with GSA project manager to locate cable access at the base of the column.

4. Use appropriately sized fasteners (such as carriage bolts).

5. Ensure the column is plumb and the TV is level.

b. New platform shall be level and flush with the existing platform.

c. The wood furnishings, judge's bench, etc., shall not be cut/damaged in the installation of the platform and carpeting.

d. Construct platform in a manner to allow for cabling to be run and access panels installed; coordinate exact locations with GSA project manager.

5) Electrical:

a. Install conduit and floor boxes, as shown on the drawing.

i. Three (3) three-inch (3”) conduits will be installed to the floor below; coordinate schedule for drilling through floor slab with GSA personnel prior to drilling.

1. Ensure the safety plan (as required by the USR) includes a section on Respirable

Crystalline Silica; adhere to OSHA standards and ANSI A10.6

ii. Refer to the IT drawing, Attachment 3.

6) Install carpet

a. Install approximately 185 square yards of broadloom carpet in the courtroom, to include the new platform.

i. Follow CRI 104 and manufacturer’s recommendations for installation.

b. Basis of design: Bentley Kings Road or approved equal; substitutions will be approved that meet the following features:

i. Color: closely matches “Sapphire Blue;” color to be solid with no variation.

ii. Tufted Cut Pile

iii. 42 oz/square yard, minimum

iv. Attached backing has 18-Pound Density Polyurethane Cushion, PVC-free, and 15-year warranty.

7) Cleanup and touch-up.

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a. Correct damage by cleaning, repairing, replacing, and recoating, as approved by the Contracting Officer, and leave in an undamaged condition.

b. Upon completion, clean any construction-related debris from the job site.

Section 6: Proposal Pricing & Site Walk

1) Pre-proposal Site Visit Meeting: to be scheduled with Chad Andrews, GSA 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. Pricing shall be broken down by Construction Specification Institute (CSI) divisions.

Section 7: Period of Performance Once notice to proceed has been issued, the contractor has 30 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.

Note: Notice to proceed will be issued after all materials have been received and the contractor is ready to mobilize. The time to procure materials is not part of the 30-day completion period.

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

DESIGN ELEMENTS

T. Historical Preservation V. Electrical Design

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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.

a) For pricing purposed please assume (1) electronic copy to be sent to the project manager. Material samples shall be mailed to GSA in Sioux Falls for any materials requiring color and/or texture selections.

Distribution list including final quantities will be finalized after receipt of the submittal log/ register by GSA project manager.

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

MATERIAL SUBMITTALS:

10. Carpet (to include backing) Within 14 calendar days after Award

11. Electrical & Communication devices 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 at all hours. Any work that creates excessive noise shall be coordinated with and approved by the building manager; after hours work may be required in these cases. 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 periodic inspections of the work progress.

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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.

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).

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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.

Section 14: Attachments

1) Universal Scope Requirements

2) Platform drawing

3) IT drawing 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 5 Section E – Accessibility (ABAAS) 5 Section F – Construction Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan 5

Energy, Sustainability, & Environmental 6 Section G – Sustainable Purchasing 6

Design Elements 16 Section T – Historical Preservation 16 Section V – Electrical Design 18

REFERENCES 20

ATTACHMENT 1

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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.

mailto:robertv.smith@gsa.gov mailto:alan.antonio@gsa.gov mailto:verna.mccain@gsa.gov http://www.access-board.gov/ada-aba/final.cfm

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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 mailto:robertv.smith@gsa.gov

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

● 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 mailto:christie.edie@gsa.gov http://www.sftool.gov/

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

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 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 mailto:andrea.collins@gsa.gov http://www.gsa.gov/historicpreservation

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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.

○ 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 V – Electrical Design

● Contact: Phil Inman, Electrical Engineer 406.422.3020 phillip.inman@gsa.gov

● Arc Flash Study

○ When a transformer or Over-Current Protection Device (OCPDs) (including switchgear, main circuit breaker, fuse, and disconnect) is replaced or newly installed, a new ARC Flash Study is required.

○ The Study shall include a new one-line and time-current curves of the affected OCPDs.

○ New Warning Labels shall be installed reflecting the required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) category as defined in the current National Electric Code.

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○ The Study shall be distributed to the GSA Project Manager, Building Manager and Office of Facilities Management Electrical Engineer.

● New switchgear shall be tested according to NFPA 70B prior to energizing.

○ Test reports showing the acceptable limits and observed values shall be submitted.

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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ChadEAndrews Rectangle

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The General Services Administration, Region 8, is initiating a project to extend the raised floor between the clerk and judge’s bench. The extension will contain raceways/conduit for AV and electrical wiring and be able to support a mounted monitor. ...
SAFETY & HEALTH
1) Contractor Use of the Premises
During the period of the project, the contractor will have access to the site at all hours. Any work that creates excessive noise shall be coordinated with and approved by the building manager; after hours work may be required in these cases. The co...
2) Progress Meetings
3) Equipment
4) Equipment and Material Storage
5) Sanitary Facilities
6) Electricity, Water, and Gas
7) Contractor’s Field Office
8) Fire Watch
10) Protection of Public
11) Housekeeping
12) Transportation and Deliveries
13) Cleaning
14) Disruptive Work
ADP30D7.tmp
Safety & Health
Section A – Safety and Health Program
Section D – Fire & Life Safety
Section E – Accessibility (ABAAS)
Section F – Construction Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan
Energy, Sustainability, & Environmental
Section G – Sustainable Purchasing
Design Elements
Section T – Historical Preservation
Section V – Electrical Design

REFERENCES

Attachment 2 Platform drawing.pdf
Sheets and Views
TA3-410_SF-CR1 Pathways-TA3-411
Attachment 3 IT Plan.pdf
Sheets and Views
TA3-410_SF-CR1 Pathways-TA3-410

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