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Copyright DLR Group

GSA – John W. Bricker Federal Building U.S. Bankruptcy Court Consolidation Backfill 200 North High St.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

Project Manual 95% Construction Documents 16 June 2023

DLR Group Project No. 25-21108-00

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 25-21108-00

JOHN W. BRICKER FEDERAL BUILDING 06/16/2023

BACKFILL PROJECT 95% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS 000110 - 1

PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT – FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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000110 TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT (to be issued by GSA under separate cover)

000107 SEALS PAGE

001116 INVITATION TO BID

002113 INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

003132 GEOTECHNIICAL DATA

004100 BID FORM

004313 BID SECURITY FORM

005200 AGREEMENT FORM

006113 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND FORM

007200 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 SUMMARY

011400 WORK RESTRICTIONS

012100 ALLOWANCES

012400 OPTIONS

012500 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

012900 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

013000 ELECTRONIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

013100 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

013110 PROSPECTUS CPM SCHEDULE

013200 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

013220 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

013300 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

013510 HISTORIC BUILDING TREATMENT PROCEDURES

013525 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION IN CONSTRUCTION, ALTERNATIONS,

AND DEMOLITION PROJECTS

013526 SAFETY AND HEALTH

013600 COBIE

014000 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

014100 STRUCTURAL TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

014200 REFERENCES

014500 STRUCTURAL TESTING AND INSPECTIONS

015000 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

015930 SECURITY REGULATIONS

016000 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

017000 EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

017310 CUTTING AND PATCHING

017350 FIRE PREVENTION PRECAUTIONS FOR HOT WORK

017410 CONSTRUCTION INDOOR AIR QUALITY

017419 CONSTRUCTION NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT & DISPOSAL

017700 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

017810 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

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017822 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION

018111 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

018200 DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING

019113 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

019114 FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING PROCEDURES

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

024119 SELECTIVE DEMOLITON

024296 HISTORIC REMOVAL AND DISMANTLING

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

032000 CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT AND EMBEDDED ASSEMBLIES

033000 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

035416 HYDRAULIC CEMENT UNDERLAYMENT

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

044200 EXTERIOR STONE CLADDING

DIVISION 05 – METALS

051200 STRUCTURAL STEEL

053000 STEEL DECK

054000 COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING

055000 METAL FABRICATIONS

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

061000 ROUGH CARPENTRY

061600 SHEATHING

064023 INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK

064116 PLASTIC-LAMINATE-CLAD ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS

064216 FLUSH WOOD PANELING

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

071416 COLD FLUID-APPLIED WATERPROOFING

072100 THERMAL INSULATION

072119 FOAMED-IN-PLACE INSULATION

072726 FLUID-APPLIED MEMBRANE AIR BARRIERS

078100 APPLIED FIRE PROTECTION

078413 PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING

078443 JOINT FIRESTOPPING

079200 JOINT SEALANTS

079219 ACOUSTICAL JOINT SEALANTS

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DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

080671 DOOR HARDWARE SCHEDULE

081113 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

081216 ALUMINUM FRAMES

081416 FLUSH WOOD DOORS

083113 ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

083473.13 METAL SOUND CONTROL DOOR ASSEMBLIES

084600 GLAZED ALUMINUM WINDOW WALLS

087100 DOOR HARDWARE

088000 GLAZING

088113 DECORATIVE GLASS GLAZING

088853 SECURITY GLAZING

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

090110 CLEANING INTERIOR LIMESTONE WALLS

092116.23 GYPSUM BOARD SHAFT WALL ASSEMBLIES

092216 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

092900 GYPSUM BOARD

093013 CERAMIC TILING

095113 ACOUSTICAL PANEL CEILINGS

096400 WOOD FLOORING

096513 RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

096519 RESILIENT TILE FLOORING

096536 STATIC-CONTROL RESILIENT FLOORING

096543 LINOLEUM FLOORING

096813 TILE CARPETING

096816 SHEET CARPETING

097200 WALL COVERINGS

098100 ACOUSTIC INSULATION

098433 SOUND-ABSORBING WALL UNITS

099123 INTERIOR PAINTING

099300 STAINING AND TRANSPARENT FINISHING

099600 HIGH-PERFORMANCE COATINGS

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

102641 BULLET RESISTANT PANELS

102800 TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES

105500.13 USPS-DELIVERY POSTAL SPECIALTIES

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

111916 DETENTION GUN LOCKERS

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DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

123623.13 PLASTIC-LAMINATE-CLAD COUNTERTOPS

123661.16 SOLID SURFACING COUNTERTOPS

126200 FURNISHINGS AND UPHOLSTERY

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

NOT USED

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

144200 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS

DIVISIONS 15 – 20

NOT USED

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

211315 SPRINKLER SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

220517 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR PLUMBING PIPING

220518 ESCUTCHEONS FOR PLUMBING PIPING

220523.12 BALL VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

220523.13 BUTTERFLY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

220523.15 GATE VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

220529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

220548.13 VIBRATION CONTROLS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

220553 IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

220719 PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION

220800 COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS

221116 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

221119 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SPECIALTIES

221313 UNDERGROUND CHEMICAL WASTE STORAGE TANKS

221316 SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING

221319 SANITARY WASTE PIPING SPECIALTIES

221319.13 SANITARY DRAINS

221414 STORM DRAINAGE PIPING

221423 STORM DRAINAGE PIPING SPECIALTIES

223300 ELECTRIC, DOMESTIC-WATER HEATERS

224100 RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING FIXTURES

224213.13 COMMERCIAL WATER CLOSETS

224216.13 COMMERCIAL LAVATORIES

224500 EMERGENCY PLUMBING FIXTURES

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DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

230513 COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT

230516 EXPANSION FITTINGS AND LOOPS FOR HVAC PIPING

230517 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR HVAC PIPING

230518 ESCUTCHEONS FOR HVAC PIPING

230519 METERS AND GAUGES FOR HVAC PIPING

230523.12 BALL VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

230523.13 BUTTERFLY VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

230529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

230548.13 VIBRATION CONTROLS FOR HVAC

230553 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

230593 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

230713 DUCT INSULATION

230719 HVAC PIPING INSULATION

230800 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS

230923 DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL (DDC) SYSTEM FOR HVAC

230923.11 CONTROL VALVES

230923.12 CONTROL DAMPERS

230923.14 FLOW INSTRUMENTS

230923.23 PRESSURE INSTRUMENTS

230923.27 TEMPERATURE INSTRUMENTS

232113 HYDRONIC PIPING

232116 HYDRONIC PIPING SPECIALTIES

232300 REFRIGERANT PIPING

233113 METAL DUCTS

233300 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

233346 FLEXIBLE DUCTS

233416 CENTRIFUGAL HVAC FANS

233423 HVAC POWER VENTILATORS

233600 AIR TERMINAL UNITS

233713.13 AIR DIFFUSERS

233713.23 REGISTERS AND GRILLES

238126 SPLIT-SYSTEM AIR-CONDITIONERS

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

260500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

260503 DEMOLITION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260519 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

260526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260533 RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260553 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260570 OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE STUDIES

260800 COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

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260923 LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES

262213 LOW-VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS

262416 PANELBOARDS

262726 WIRING DEVICES

262813 FUSES

262816 DISCONNECT SWITCHES

262818 CIRCUIT BREAKERS

263600 TRANSFER SWITCHES

265100 LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

270526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

270528 PATHWAYS FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

270536 CABLE TRAYS FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

271510 TELECOMMUNICATIONS STRUCTURED CABLING

274100 AUDIOVISUAL SYSTEMS

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

280513 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

283101 VOICE EVAC FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS

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SUMMARY 011000 - 1

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SECTION 011000 – SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Name and Location: U.S. Bankruptcy Court Consolidation (Backfill), Columbus, OH.

B. Project Summary Description: The project will accommodate a wide range of Government objectives, including the opportunity to improve the utilization of space and relocate federal agencies from lease space into a federally owned building. The government will achieve savings due to lease cost avoidance, improved space utilization, and consolidating similar functions in the Bricker Federal Building.

C. Architect: The term Architect refers to the project designer. The Architect's status relative to the construction will be stated in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to the pre-construction conference. The project was designed by: DLR Group, 1422 Euclid Avenue, Suite 300, Cleveland, Ohio 44115.

D. Project Delivery Method: Design/Bid/ Build.

E. Key Team Members:

1. Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical Engineer: DLR Group

2. Structural Engineer: Thornton Tomasetti

3. Life / Safety / Fire Protection - Alarm Engineer: Jensen Hughes

F. Construction Manager as Advisor (CMa): The term Construction Manager, or Construction Manager as Advisor, refers to the GSA’s representative responsible for managing the project from pre-construction through completion, including the commissioning process. All coordination and correspondence must be through the CMa. The project CMa is:

Hill International, One Commerce Square, 2005 Market Street, 17th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103

G. Commissioning Agent (CxA): Smooth Energy

H. The Contracting Officer (CO) for the project is:

Anna Vanko, Contract Specialist

PBS, Design and Construction, Project Delivery Division anna.vanko@gsa.gov mailto:anna.vanko@gsa.gov

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I. Partnering is required for this Project. See GSA’s Partnering with the Public Building Service Policy dated March 5, 2014.

1.2 WORK SEQUENCE

A. The work shall be conducted in phases in these buildings: See Drawings for Phases. Before work is started, the Contractor shall arrange with the Contracting Officer a sequence of procedure, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment, and use of approaches, corridors, and stairways."

1. See Drawings for more information on Phasing Priorities / Constraints.

1.3 WORK BY OTHER CONTRACTORS

A. The Contractor shall cooperate with other contractors performing related work, including providing labor, materials and other costs necessary to satisfactorily coordinate the Contract work with work performed under other contracts.

1.4 SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. The project includes the following Government furnished property to be installed by the Contractor.

The contractor shall advise GSA at least 30 days in advance of when the property should be delivered.

1.5 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

A. Work in existing facilities shall correspond in all respects with the existing conditions to which it connects, or to similar existing conditions, in materials, workmanship and finish.

B. Alterations to Existing Conditions: Existing conditions shall be cut, drilled, removed, temporarily removed, or removed and replaced, as necessary for performance of Work under the Contract.

Work out of alignment where exposed by removal of existing work shall be called to the attention of GSA. Necessary corrective work shall be as directed.

1. Replacements of existing conditions that are removed shall match similar existing conditions.

2. Unless otherwise indicated, existing structural members shall not be cut or altered without authorization by the Contracting Officer.

3. Conditions remaining in place, which are damaged or defaced during the Work, shall be restored to the condition existing at time of award of Contract.

4. Discolored or unfinished surfaces exposed by removal of existing conditions, that are indicated to be final exposed surfaces, shall be refinished or replaced as necessary to produce uniform and harmonious contiguous surfaces.

C. Existing structures will remain in place.

D. Existing utility services with related meters and equipment will remain in place.

E. Removed items indicated to remain the property of the Government shall be stored on site where directed by the Contracting Officer.

SUMMARY 011000 - 3

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 011000

WORK RESTRICTIONS 011400 - 1

SECTION 011400 - WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. The Contractor will review and document the existing conditions surrounding the project premises. Provide documentation to the Government prior to the commencement of any construction activity.

B. 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.

1. The Government reserves the right to bring in any contractor to do work in the space, including when the space is under the management of the General Contractor. The insurance requirements the General Contractor must comply with do not apply to other Government procured contractors working in the space.

C. The Contractor shall limit use of the premises to the work in areas indicated, and to allow for Government occupancy and public use.

1. Confine operations at the site to areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of the site beyond the areas in which Work is indicated.

2. Keep driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and available at all times to the Government, Government employees and to visitors. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

3. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of material and equipment on site.

4. Maintain existing building in a safe and weather-tight condition throughout the construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations to the satisfaction of the government. Take precautions to protect the building, its occupants and the public during the construction period. A representative of the Contractor shall be available to arrive on site within one (1) hour of notice should an emergency occur.

5. Keep public areas, such as hallways, stairs, lobbies and toilet rooms, free from accumulation of waste material, rubbish, construction debris and construction materials.

6. Space on the premises will be made available for the Contractor's storage and related activities, provided that its use will not interfere with operations of the Government.

Arrange and gain approval for use of this space through the Contracting Officer.

7. Use of the existing loading dock facilities will be shared with Government activities on a first-come-first-served, wait-your-turn basis. The loading dock is available for the delivery of materials, tools, and supplies between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Use of the loading after hours shall be coordinated 72 hours in advance with the regional project manager and the courts space and facilities specialist.

8. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Government’s Building Manager for the use of the freight elevator during Government occupied hours. Daily and extended usage and movement of large equipment will require a minimum of 72 hours advanced notice and approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

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9. Existing materials and equipment that are removed as part of the construction operations, and that are not reused or designated to be salvaged as Government property, shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the site. Storage or sale of excess salvageable materials and equipment is not permitted on site.

10. Pollution producing equipment shall not be located near air intakes where airborne smoke or fumes could be drawn into the building. When not required for powering unloading operations, turn off engines when docked.

11. Smoking is not permitted in or around the building, see Facilities Management Regulation (FMR) Case 2008-102—3. Also see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 41 CFR Part 102-74.

12. No parking will be available on site during working hours for building occupants. The Contractor and Contractor's employees shall make their own arrangements for vehicle parking off site.

13. Cell Phones: Contractor is to provide company cell phone during this contract. All cell phones to be “on vibrate” at all times. If a telephone begins audibly ringing, the building guards will take the cell phone and hold until the end of the working day prior to the con-tractor leaving the property. Cell phones are only permitted in construction area and contractor’s office space.

14. No apparatus with an open flame is allowed to be used within the facility without the prior receipt of a burn permit. Contact the Field Office to obtain burn permits. Burn permits are required for each separate occurrence.

15. Permits: Refer to FAR 52.236-7

16. 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.

17. Coordinate with the GSA Building Manager and the COR for site access.

18. Coordinate with the GSA Building Manager and the COR on correct response procedures for any building system alarms occurring during or resulting from the construction process.

19. All building systems outside the immediate construction area shall be kept fully operational during normal working hours.

20. Protect building site from flying debris.

21. Work on the exterior of the building can be performed by the contractor if and while building access is maintained, vibration and loud noises (over 45db) do not disrupt the operations of the courts.

22. Federal holiday work can be coordinated with the regional project manager and the courts space and facilities specialist.

1.2 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY

A. The Government will occupy the site and the existing building during the entire period of construction. Cooperate with the Government's representatives during construction operations to minimize conflicts, mitigate noise, and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work in a manner that does not interfere with the Government's operations.

1. Maintain Bridge and Mezzanine access throughout construction.

2. Complete new mailroom construction prior to demolishing existing mailroom.

3. Phase work in Lobby in order to maintain access throughout construction.

B. The Government reserves the right to occupy, place, and install equipment in completed areas of the building prior to Substantial Completion, provided such occupancy does not interfere with

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completion of the Work. The Government's installation of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

1. Prior to partial Government occupancy, mechanical and electrical systems for the space shall be fully operational, and required inspections and tests shall be successfully completed. Upon occupancy, the Government will operate and maintain mechanical and electrical systems serving the occupied portions of the building.

2. Upon occupancy, the Government will assume responsibility for maintenance and custodial service for the occupied portions of the building.

1.3 WORKING HOURS

A. Government Occupied Hours: Government personnel are scheduled to occupy the building during the following hours on weekdays, Monday through Friday, except for established Government Holidays, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

1. Hours are subject to change throughout the project.

2. Some existing occupied business requires periodic operations outside of normal business hours.

3, Government Unoccupied Hours: Government personnel are not scheduled to occupy the building during times not indicated as Government Occupied Hours.

B. Contractor's General Working Hours: The Contractor working hours shall be generally established to occur during Government Occupied Hours.

1. Coordinate Contractor’s working hours with the GSA Property Manager:

Harry R. Sharp harry.sharp@gsa.gov and cc brickerfb@gsa.gov

C. Contractor's Required Working Hours: The following work shall be performed during Government Unoccupied Hours:

1. Noisy and/or odor-producing work that may disrupt tenant operations in adjacent spaces.

2. While U.S. Courts are in session.

3. Sixth Floor above ceiling work.

a. East Side: OSHA office and Senator office.

b. West Side: May be vacant.

4. Work on the freight elevators.

D. Work accomplished during Government Unoccupied Hours shall be performed at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor shall submit a proposed schedule and gain the Contracting Officer's approval at least 72 hours before proceeding with any work during Government Unoccupied Hours.

E. Temporary Suspension of Work: Contractor shall not be entitled to an adjustment of the Contract price or time of performance as a result of the following suspension of work:

1. IRS Wall: January through April. Coordinate exact time with the GSA Property Manager.

mailto:email@gsa.gov http://sa.gov/ mailto:brickerfb@gsa.gov

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 011400

ALLOWANCES 012100 - 1

SECTION 012100 - ALLOWANCES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The Government is providing the references included in this sub-section for information purposes only and is not intended to provide a comprehensive, all-inclusive list of any and all potentially relevant portions of the Contract Documents. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and General Services Administration Acquisition Regulations (GSAR) contract clauses, and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements governing allowances.

1. Certain items are described in the Contract Documents as allowance items. The purpose of allowance items is to defer selection of actual products and systems to a later date when direction will be provided to the Contractor. The Contracting Officer will issue Modifications to incorporate allowance items in the Work after actual products and systems have been determined.

B. Types of allowance items may include the following :

1. Lump-sum allowance items.

2. Unit-price allowance items.

3. Quantity allowance items.

1.3 SELECTION AND PURCHASE

A. At the earliest practical date after award of the Contract, advise the contracting officer of the date when final selection and purchase of each product or system described by an allowance item must be completed to avoid delaying the Work. Allowances must be included in all schedule submissions

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Submit proposals for products or systems described by allowance items in the form specified for Change Orders.

1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Submit copies of invoices or delivery slips to show actual quantities of materials delivered to the site for use in fulfillment of each unit-price and quantity allowance item.

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B. Coordinate and process submittals for allowance items in same manner as for other portions of the Work.

1.6 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate allowance items with other portions of the Work. Furnish templates as required to coordinate installation.

B. Modifications based on an allowance item shall include cost to Contractor of specific products and systems selected by the contracting officer under allowance and shall include taxes, freight, delivery to Project site, Contractor's costs for receiving and handling at Project site, labor, installation, overhead, and profit.

1. If requested by the contracting officer, purchase additional quantities under unit-price or quantity allowances and prepare unused material for storage by Contracting officer.

Deliver unused material to Contracting officer's storage space as directed.

1.7 ADJUSTMENT OF ALLOWANCE ITEMS

A. Modifications to an allowance item shall comply with the changes clauses and any other contract modifications procedures found in the Contract Documents.

B. Contracting officer reserves the right to establish the quantity of work-in-place by independent quantity survey, measure, or count.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine products covered by an allowance item promptly on delivery for damage or defects.

Return damaged or defective products to manufacturer for replacement.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Coordinate materials and their installation for each allowance item with related materials and installations to ensure that each allowance item is completely integrated and interfaced with related work.

3.3 SCHEDULE OF ALLOWANCE ITEMS

A. Allowance Item No. 01 - Signage: Lump Sum Allowance (not to exceed) $30,000.00. for building signage, tenant signage, and wayfinding. Final design and infrastructure pending.

END OF SECTION 012100

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SECTION 012400 – OPTIONS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. “Option” means a unilateral right in a contract by which, for a specified time, the Government may elect to purchase additional scope of work, products, materials, equipment, systems or installation methods described in the Contract Documents.

B. The amount for an option is the total adjustment from the Base Bid to incorporate the option work into the project .

C. Option work shall include miscellaneous devices, accessory objects and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation, whether or not mentioned as part of the option description.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF OPTIONS

A. Option No. 1: Entry Vestibule 148, Entry Vestibule 150, and Entrance Lobby 151 Ceiling Lobby

1. Option 1 assumes that required work associated with the infill and reuse of existing ceiling material and lighting is in place in all locations as noted on plans as the base scope of work.

This option also assumes nonfunctioning light fixtures or ceiling elements have been repaired or replaced as the base scope of work. Option 1 includes the following:

a. All existing to remain metal ceiling panels to receive new paint. Ceiling elements, such as, but not limited to, light fixture trim, diffusors, and grilles to be painted to match. Refer to ceiling plan for additional information.

b. Clean and re-lamp existing light fixtures to remain.

B. Option No. 2: Entrance Lobby 151 Lighting Removal and Replacement

1. Option 2 makes the same assumptions as noted in Option 1. Option 2 includes the following:

a. Removal and disposal of suspended light fixture in elevator lobby of entrance lobby

151. The existing ceiling to be patched and repaired. Refer to ceiling plan for exact location.

b. New lighting to be provided in elevator lobby of entrance lobby 151 per plans.

c. A cluster of decorative pendants to be provided in entrance lobby 151 per plans and associated details.

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d. Cove lighting to be provided at the perimeter of entrance lobby 151 per plans and associated details.

e. Existing downlight in entrance lobby 151 to receive new trim/escutcheon plates with 6 inch lens opening. Final finish of trim/escutcheon plates TBD.

f. Ceiling elements associated with Option 2, items a. through e. to be painted to match existing to remain metal ceiling.

C. Option 3: Entrance Lobby 151 Bench

1. Option 3 includes fabrication and installation of custom curved millwork bench per plans and associated details. Bench to be fully removable.

END OF SECTION 012400

SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES 012500 - 1

SECTION 012500 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The Government is providing the references included in this sub-section for information purposes only and is not intended to provide a comprehensive, all-inclusive list of any and all potentially relevant portions of the Contract Documents. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for substitutions.

B. Related Sections:

1. Division 012400 Section “Options” for products selected under an option.

2. Division016000 Section "Product Requirements" for requirements for submitting comparable product submittals for products by listed manufacturers.

3. Divisions02 through 49 Sections for specific requirements and limitations for substitutions.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Substitutions: Proposed changes to the Contract Documents by the Contractor for products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction.

1. Substitutions for Cause: Changes proposed by Contractor that are required due to changed Project conditions, such as unavailability of product, regulatory changes, or unavailability of required warranty terms

2. Substitutions for Convenience: Changes proposed by Contractor or Owner that are not required in order to meet other Project requirements but may offer advantage to Contractor or Owner

1.4 SUBMITTALS for Cause or Convenience:

A. Substitution Requests: Per Submittal Procedures Section 013300 submit electronic copies of each request for consideration. Identify product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification Section number and title and Drawing numbers and titles.

1. Substitution Request Form: Coordinate with KUHUA.

2. Documentation: Show compliance with requirements for substitutions and the following, as applicable:

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a. Coordination information, including a list of changes or modifications needed to other parts of the Work and to construction performed by the Government and separate contractors that will be necessary to accommodate proposed substitution.

b. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitution with those of the Work specified. Include annotated copy of applicable specification section.

Significant qualities may include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, sustainable design characteristics, energy and resource performance goals, warranties, and specific features and requirements indicated.

Indicate deviations, if any, from the Work specified.

c. Product Data, including drawings and descriptions of products and fabrication and installation procedures.

d. Samples, where applicable or requested.

e. Certificates and qualification data, where applicable or requested.

f. List of similar installations for completed projects with project name, location and contact information of owner and architect/engineer of record.

g. Material test reports from a qualified testing agency indicating and interpreting test results for compliance with requirements indicated.

h. Research reports evidencing compliance with building code in effect for project, when applicable for the proposed substitution.

i. Detailed comparison of Contractor's construction schedule using proposed substitution with products specified for the Work. If specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within the Contract Time, include letter from manufacturer, on manufacturer's letterhead, stating date of receipt of purchase order, lack of availability, or delays in delivery. Provide a schedule fragnet with a time impact analysis to allow the Government to consider the proposed substitution.

j. Cost information, including a proposal of change, if any, in the Contract Sum.

k. Proposed substitution complies with requirements in the Contract Documents except as indicated in substitution request, is compatible with related materials, and is appropriate for applications indicated.

l. The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to provide a contractor's waiver of rights to additional payment or time that may subsequently become necessary because of failure of proposed substitution to produce indicated results.

3. The Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (CO) or (COR) Action: If necessary, the Contracting Officer or COR will request additional information or documentation for evaluation. The Contractor shall be entitled to receive notice of action on submittals within a reasonable time, given the volume or complexity of the submittals and the criticality of the affected activities to Substantial Completion as may be indicated in the Project Schedule. The Contractor shall not be entitled to receive notice of action on submittals containing variations from Contract requirements in less than twenty working days.

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1.5 Failure by the government to respond does not constitute acceptance of the proposed substitution.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Compatibility of Substitutions: Investigate and document compatibility of proposed substitution with related products and materials. Engage qualified testing agency to perform compatibility tests recommended by manufacturers.

1.7 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Modify or adjust affected work as necessary to integrate work of the approved substitutions.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Substitutions for Cause: Submit requests for substitution immediately upon discovery of need for change, but not later than 15 days prior to time required for preparation and review of related submittals.

1. Conditions: The Contracting Officer (CO) will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, the Contracting Officer (CO) will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

a. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.

b. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

c. If requested substitution involves schedule impact Contractor has identified time impact and a mitigation plan. .

d. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of authorities having jurisdiction.

e. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.

f. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work.

g. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

h. If requested substitution involves more than one contractor, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all contractors involved.

B. Substitutions for Convenience: The Contracting Officer (CO) will consider requests for substitution if received within 60 days after the Notice to Proceed. Requests received after that time may be considered or rejected at discretion of the Contracting Officer (CO) or the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

1. Conditions: The Contracting Officer will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied.

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a. Requested substitution offers the Government a substantial advantage in cost, time, energy conservation, or other considerations, after deducting additional obligations the Government incurs.

b. Requested substitution does not require extensive revisions to the Contract Documents.

c. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.

d. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

If requested substitution involves schedule impact Contractor has identified time impact and a mitigation plan.

e. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of authorities having jurisdiction.

f. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.

g. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work.

h. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

i. If requested substitution involves more than one contractor, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all contractors involved.

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END OF SECTION 012500

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SECTION 012900 - PAYMENT PROCEDURES

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and to process Requests for Payment.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Schedule of Values: A detailed written statement (masterformat/uniformat), broken down by tenant area, furnished by the Contractor outlining the portions of the contract sum, which allocates values (price & percentage) for the various parts of the work and used as the basis for payment application and reviewing progress payments. The Agreement provides further details.

B. Request for Payment: A contractor’s invoice and request for progress payment with substantiating information consistent with approved schedule of values.

1.3 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. General:

1. Coordination: Submit completed Schedule of Values no later than 14 calendar days prior to scheduled date of initial Requests for Payment.

2. Schedules for Phased Work: Where the work is separated into phases, provide Schedules showing values correlated with each phase using the standard format referenced below.

B. Format and Content: Contractor shall be responsible to complete the GSA Schedule of Values Workbook and compile the values into electronic Project Management (ePM) System. Contractor will enter values into workbook and provide associated electronic baseline copy to contracting officer for record. Contractor will follow guidelines in the Schedule of Values workbook.

1. Identification: Complete the following Project Identification fields in the Schedule of Values:

a. Project Name

b. Project Number

c. Project Location, City, State

d. Base Contract Number

e. Task Order Number

f. Modification Number

g. GSA Project Manager

h. Contractor's Name and contact information

i. Date of submittal

2. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of Requests for Payment and progress reports.

a. Work activity – (by division or specific work activity)

b. Dollar value of each specific work activity – both with an amount in dollars and whole cents, and as a percentage of the Contract Sum to nearest one-hundredth percent.

Adjust the amounts to total to the Contract Sum and the percentages to total 100 percent.

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c. Each item in the schedule of values and Requests for Payment shall be complete.

Include total cost and proportionate share of general overhead and profit for each item.

(i.e. no stand alone item for Overhead, and Profit)

d. Modifications that affect value.

e. Update affected work branches and subordinate line items and

f. resubmit the schedule of values before the next Request for Payment when

Modifications result in a change in the Contract Sum

g. Line item for mobilization and de-mobilization

h. Line item for close out (percent to be negotiated with GSA COR)

3. Options: Provide a separate Schedule of Values for each exercised Option.

4. Each item in the Schedule of Values and Requests for Payment shall be complete. Temporary facilities and other major cost items that are not direct cost of actual work-in-place may be shown either as separate line items in the schedule of values or distributed as general overhead expense, at the government's option.

5. Revise and update workbook with all items affecting scope, schedule or cost and resubmit within 14 calendar days as coordinated with project manager or contracting officer. Contractor shall provide a final as-built schedule at project completion. Update affected work branches and subordinate line items and resubmit the schedule of values before the next Request for Payment when Modifications result in a change in the Contract Sum

1.4 REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT

A. Requirements for Requests for Payment are in Section III, Terms and Conditions of the Agreement.

B. Each Request for Payment following the initial Request for Payment shall be consistent with previous Requests.

1. Initial Request for Payment, Request for Payment at time of Substantial Completion, and final Request for Payment involve additional requirements.

C. Payment Request Times: Submit Request for Payment to GSA by the 15th of the month. The period covered by each Request for Payment is one month, ending on the last day of the prior month.

1. Submit one paper draft copy (aka pencil copy) of Request for Payment to the CO or enter along with construction progress report seven days prior to due date for review by GSA.

Provide documentation evidencing the cost of work performed to be included in the Request for Payment. Resolve questions resulting from GSA review of draft Request for Payment and construction progress report prior to submitting Request for Payment.

D. Request Preparation: All payments must be executed by a person authorized to legally bind the Contractor.

1. Entries shall match data on the schedule of values and Contractor's construction schedule.

Use updated schedules if revisions were made.

2. Include amounts for work completed following effective date of previous Request for Payment, whether or not payment has been received. Include only amounts for work completed as of effective date of current Request for Payment.

3. Include amounts of Modifications issued before last day of construction period covered by Request.

E. Stored Materials: Differentiate between items stored on-site and items stored off-site.

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1. Provide certificate of insurance, and consent of surety to payment, for stored materials.

2. Provide supporting documentation that verifies amount requested, such as paid invoices.

Match amount requested with amounts indicated on documentation.

3. Provide summary documentation for stored materials indicating the following:

a. Value of materials previously stored and remaining stored as of effective date of previous Request for Payment.

b. Value of previously stored materials put in place after effective date of previous Request for Payment and on or before effective date of current Request for Payment.

c. Value of materials stored since effective date of previous Request for Payment and remaining stored as of effective date of current Request for Payment.

F. Initial Request for Payment: Administrative actions and submittals that must precede or coincide with submittal of first Request for Payment include the following:

1. List of subcontractors.

2. Schedule of values.

3. Contractor's construction schedule per Agreement (startup if not final).

4. Products list (preliminary if not final).

5. Sustainable design submittal for project materials cost data.

6. Sustainable design action plans.

7. Schedule of unit prices.

8. Submittal schedule (preliminary if not final).

9. List of Contractor's staff assignments.

10. List of Contractor's principal consultants.

11. Copies of building permits.

12. Copies of authorizations and licenses from authorities having jurisdiction for performance of the

Work.

13. Initial progress report.

14. Report of preconstruction conference.

G. Request for Payment at Substantial Completion: After GSA issues the Notice of Substantial Completion, submit a Request for Payment less previous payments made for portion of the Work claimed as substantially complete.

1. Include documentation supporting claim that the Work is substantially complete and a statement showing an accounting of changes to the Contract Sum.

2. This Request shall reflect Notices of Substantial Completion issued previously for GSA occupancy of designated portions of the Work.

H. Final Payment Request: The Agreement provides further details

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PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 012900

ELECTRONIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT (KAHUA) SYSTEM 013000 - 1

SECTION 013000 - ELECTRONIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT (KAHUA) SYSTEM

1.1 PURPOSE

A. The Contractor shall use GSA’s web-based electronic Project Management (KAHUA) system, which is a fully configured version of Meridian Systems’ Proliance Construction Management

Software.

1.2 DEFINITION

A. KAHUA is a web-based project management tool which provides GSA’s Public Buildings

Service with an automated workflow, collaboration, document management and project management solution to help manage GSA design and construction projects. KAHUA is integrated with GSA’s gBUILD (Green Building Upgrade Information Lifecycle Database ) to share project creation and data storage information.

1.3 PROJECT COLLABORATION AND DOCUMENTATION

A. General

1. The Contractor shall effectively manage the KAHUA database including maintaining adequate staffing levels and ensuring that personnel attend the mandatory GSA-provided training sessions.

2. The Contractor shall use KAHUA to upload, store, capture, preserve, record, maintain, update, and route all project-related documentation to comply with GSA's Document

Security Requirements. Classified material is not permitted to be stored in this system.

3. The Contractor shall use the workflow processes contained within KAHUA to submit and receive approval for all project deliverables.

4. The Contractor shall continuously monitor and review KAHUA to ensure the Contractor data is current through completion of the Close-out Phase of Construction.

5. The Contractor is required to store documents from their subcontractors and vendors in

KAHUA. If a subcontractor or vendor does not obtain an KAHUA license, the contractor will be responsible for uploading and processing documents in KAHUA on their behalf.

B. Contents of KAHUA

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1. The Contractor shall use KAHUA as the electronic filing cabinet for all project-related correspondence and submittals. The Contract Documents specify certain documentation that the Contractor shall provide during performance of the Contract. For the avoidance of doubt, and unless specifically stated otherwise in the Contract Documents, in addition to any documentation that the Contractor submits to GSA as set forth in the Contract

Documents.

1.4 SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

1. The Project Schedule shall be produced using widely used, commercially available computer software that is capable of generating and monitoring a CPM schedule and is compatible with Meridian Proliance.®

1.5 EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING

A. Equipment

1. GSA will not furnish any equipment related to accessing KAHUA. KAHUA is web-accessible, and can therefore be accessed via any computer with an Internet connection.

B. KAHUA Training

1. GSA will provide no cost training to familiarize team members with the KAHUA system.

The GSA Project Manager will ensure that appropriate personnel should attend training and what roles they will be set up within the system based on their project responsibilities.

C. KAHUA Support

1. GSA will provide KAHUA system administration and end user support, for the duration of

1.6 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

A. An HSPD-12 security clearance is required to access KAHUA. Project Team members without an HSPD-12 clearance will need to work with the GSA Project Manager to initiate the clearance process, and request a temporary waiver for KAHUA access until clearance can be confirmed. A waiver means that once the individual’s HSPD-12 clearance is confirmed, an KAHUA username and password will be provided. For up to date GSA HSPD-12 information: www.gsa.gov/hspd12. Obtaining clearances vary in length and may take time to receive them.

1.7 DATA OWNERSHIP

http://www.gsa.gov/hspd12

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A. GSA shall retain ownership of all data entered into the system and shall administer all information contained therein. And distribution of any system data shall be made upon request.

1.8 DOCUMENT SECURITY

A. KAHUA security access levels ensure that sensitive documents can only be accessed by the appropriate personnel. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure their employees, subcontractors and vendors have the appropriate level of security to ensure document security.

1.9 REFERENCES

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 013000

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SECTION 013100 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes certain administrative provisions for managing and coordinating construction operations, including but not limited to the following:

1. General project coordination.

2. Coordination drawings.

3. Conservation.

4. Administrative and supervisory personnel.

5. Conferences and meetings.

6. Utility service interruptions.

7. Cleaning and protection.

1.2 GENERAL PROJECT COORDINATION

A. Coordination of Trades: Coordinate construction operations included in the various sections of the Specifications to provide an efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations included under different sections of the Specifications that depend on each other for proper installation, connection or operation. Keep pipes, ducts, conduit, and the like as close as possible to ceiling slab, walls, and columns to take up a minimum amount of space.

Locate pipes, ducts, and equipment so that they do not interfere with the intended use of eyebolts and other lifting devices. Assure all controls can be reached and operated.

1. Schedule construction operations in the sequence required to obtain the best results where the installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components before or after that part.

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