Specifications.pdf

Firm’s Project #

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

PROJECT NAME

Project Control Number (PCN): TBD

Building Name Building Address Building Address

Building No: TBD

Prepared for

General Services Administration Public Building Service Great Lakes Region 5

PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR

OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Do not remove this notice

Properly destroy documents when no longer needed

GSA REGION 5 – SSCOD SPECIFICATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS 000003 - 1

PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Do not remove this notice

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

000101 COVER

000114 TABLE OF CONTENTS

003126 EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION

DIVISION 01- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011400 WORK RESTRICTIONS

012100 ALLOWANCES

012300 ALTERNATES

012400 OPTIONS

012500 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

012700 UNIT PRICES

012900 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

013000 PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

013100 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

013120 CRITICAL PATH METHOD

013200 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

013220 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

013300 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

013510 1.3C. HISTORIC TREATMENT FORMAT

013510 HISTORIC BUILDING TREATMENT

013600 COBie

014000 QUALITY ASSURANCE CONTROL

014025 QUALITY CONTROL TESTING FOR AIR BARRIERS

014050 SYSTEM QUALITY CONTROL

014100 STRUCTURAL TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

014200 REFERENCES

015639 TREE AND PLANT PROTECTION

015930 SECURITY REGULATIONS

015950 SAFETY AND HEALTH

016000 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

017000 EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

017310 CUTTING AND PATCHING

017320 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

017350 FIRE PREVENTION PRECAUTIONS FOR HOT WORK

017410 CONSTRUCTION INDOOR AIR QUALITY

017419 CONSTRUCTION NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

017700 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

017810 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

017822 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DEMONSTRATION

018111 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

018200 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

TABLE OF CONTENTS 000003 - 2

Do not remove this notice

019113 COMMISSIONING

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

028200 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

028300 LEAD

028300 LEAD BELOW EPA THRESHOLD

028400 MOLD

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

030130 MAINTENANCE OF CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

033000 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

042000 UNIT MASONRY

DIVISION 05 – METALS

055000 METAL FABRICATIONS

055213 PIPE AND TUBE RAILINGS

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

061000 ROUGH CARPENTRY

061600 SHEATHING

064113 WOOD-VENEER-FACED ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS

064116 PLASTIC-LAMINATE-CLAD ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

072100 THERMAL INSULATION

072119 FOAMED-IN-PLACE INSULATION

072600 VAPOR RETARDERS

078400 PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING PENETRATIONS, JOINTS & PERIMETER FIRE

BARRIERS

079200 JOINT SEALANTS

079219 ACOUSTICAL JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

081113 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

081416 FLUSH WOOD DOORS

081433 STILE AND RAIL WOOD DOORS

083113 ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

084113 ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS

086100 DOOR HARDWARE

087113 AUTOMATIC DOOR OPERATORS

088000 GLAZING

088300 MIRRORS

089119 FIXED LOUVERS

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

090190.52 MAINTENANCE REPAINTING

092116.23 GYPSUM BOARD SHAFT WALL ASSEMBLIES

092216 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

TABLE OF CONTENTS 000003 - 3

Do not remove this notice

Properly destroy documents when no longer needed

092900 GYPSUM BOARD

093013 CERAMIC TILING

095113 ACOUSTICAL PANEL CEILINGS

096513 RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

096516 RESILIENT SHEET FLOORING

096519 RESILIENT TILE FLOORING

096536 STATIC-CONTROL RESILIENT FLOORING

096543 LINOLEUM FLOORING

096813 TILE CARPETING

096816 SHEET CARPETING

097200 WALL COVERINGS

099113 EXTERIOR PAINTNG

099123 INTERIOR PAINTING

099300 STAINING AND TRANSPARENT FINISHING

099600 HIGH-PERFORMANCE COATINGS

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

101423 PANEL SIGNAGE

101423.16 ROOM-IDENTIFICATION PANEL SIGNAGE

102113.13 METAL TOILET COMPARTMENTS

102113.14 STAINLESS-STEEL TOILET COMPARTMENTS

102113.17 PHENOLIC-CORE TOILET COMPARTMENTS

102113.19 PLASTIC TOILET COMPARTMENTS

102600 WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION

102800 TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES

104413 FIRE PROTECTION CABINETS

104416 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

104513 PHOTOLUMINESCENT EGRESS PATH MARKINGS

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

122113 HORIZONTAL LOUVER BLINDS

122116 VERTICAL LOUVER BLINDS

122413 ROLLER WINDOW SHADES

123623.13 PLASTIC-LAMINATE-CLAD COUNTERTOPS

123640 STONE COUNTERTOPS

123661.16 SOLID SURFACING COUNTERTOPS

123661.19 QUARTZ AGGLOMERATE COUNTERTOPS

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

210517 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING

210518 ESCUTCHEONS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING

210523 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR WATER-BASED FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING

210529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

210553 IDENTIFICATION FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS 000003 - 4

Do not remove this notice

211200 FIRE SUPPRESSION STANDPIPES

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

220517 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR PLUMBING PIPING

220518 ESCUTCHEONS FOR PLUMBING PIPING

220519 METERS AND GAGES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

220523 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

220529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

220553 IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

220719 PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION

221116 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

221316 SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING

221319 SANITARY WASTE PIPING SPECIALTIES

221319.13 SANITARY DRAINS

221413 FACILITY STORM DRAINAGE PIPING

224200 PLUMBING FIXTURES

224713 DRINKING FOUNTAINS

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

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 GAGES FOR HVAC PIPING

230523 VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

230529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

230533 HEAT TRACING FOR HVAC PIPING

230553 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

230593 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

230713 DUCT INSULATION

230716 HVAC EQUIPMENT INSULATION

230719 HVAC PIPING INSULATION

230923 DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL (DDC) SYSTEM FOR HVAC

231123 FACILITY NATURAL-GAS PIPING

232113 HYDRONIC PIPING

232116 HYDRONIC PIPING SPECIALTIES

232123 HYDRONIC PUMPS

232213 STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING

232300 REFRIGERANT PIPING

233113 METAL DUCTS

233300 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

233346 FLEXIBLE DUCTS

233600 AIR TERMINAL UNITS

233713.13 AIR DIFFUSERS

233713.23 REGISTERS AND GRILLES

235533.16 GAS-FIRED UNIT HEATERS

237313.13 INDOOR, BASIC-AIR-HANDLING UNITS

237339 INDOOR, DIRECT-FIRED HEATING AND VENTILATING UNITS

238119 SELF-CONTAINED AIR-CONDITIONERS

238126 SPLIT-SYSTEM AIR CONDITIONERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS 000003 - 5

Do not remove this notice

Properly destroy documents when no longer needed

238146 WATER-SOURCE UNITARY HEAT PUMPS

238146.13 WATER-TO-AIR HEAT PUMPS

238223 UNIT VENTILATORS

238229 RADIATORS

238236 FINNED-TUBE RADIATION HEATERS

238239.13 CABINET UNIT HEATERS

238239.19 WALL AND CEILING UNIT HEATERS

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

260513 MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLES

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

260536 CABLE TRAYS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260544 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR ELECTRICAL RACEWAYS AND CABLING

260553 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260923 LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES

262413 SWITCHBOARDS

262416 PANELBOADS

262726 WIRING DEVICES

265116 FLUORESCENT INTERIOR LIGHTING

265119 LED INTERIOR LIGHTING

265123 HID INTERIOR LIGHTING

265213 EMERGENCY AND EXIT LIGHTING

265613 LIGHTING POLES AND STANDARDS

265617 FLUORESCENT EXTERIOR LIGHTING

265619 LED EXTERIOR LIGHTING

265621 HID EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

321216 ASPHALT PAVING

321313 CONCRETE PAVING

321373 CONCRETE PAVING JOINT SEALANTS

3214400 UNIT PAVING

321713 PARKING BUMPERS

321723 PAVEMENT MARKINGS

321726 TACTILE WARNING SURFACING

323113 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

323300 SITE FURNISHINGS

329113 SOIL PREPARATION

329200 TURF AND GRASSES

329300 PLANTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS 000003 - 6

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

END OF DOCUMENT

EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION 003126 - 1

DOCUMENT 003126 - EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION

1.1 EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION

A. This Document with its referenced attachments is part of the Procurement and Contracting

Requirements for Project. They provide Owner's information for Bidders' convenience and are intended to supplement rather than serve in lieu of Bidders' own investigations. They are made available for Bidders' convenience and information, but are not a warranty of existing conditions. This Document and its attachments are not part of the Contract Documents.

B. Where hazardous materials are known to be present, an existing asbestos and lead-based paint report for the Project is available for viewing as appended to the abatement specification.

END OF DOCUMENT 003126

WORK RESTRICTIONS 011400 - 1

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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 GSA 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 GSA's right to perform work or retain other contractors to perform work on portions of the project.

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 buildings 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.

WORK RESTRICTIONS 011400 - 2

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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

6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. Cell Phones: Contractor is to provide company cell phones 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 it until the end of the working day prior to the con-tractor leaving the property. Cell phones are only permitted in construction areas and contractor’s office space.

13. 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.

14. Permits: Refer to FAR 52.236-7

15. 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.

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

17. 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.

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

19. Protect building sites from flying debris.

WORK RESTRICTIONS 011400 - 3

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

20. Coordinate with the GSA building manager and/or security office as to the use of cameras in the building.

1.2 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY

A. The GSA (or gov agency) will occupy the site and the existing building during the entire period of construction. Cooperate with the GSA'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 GSA (or gov agencies) operations.

B. GSA 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 completion of the Work. The GSA'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 GSA will operate and maintain mechanical and electrical systems serving the occupied portions of the building.

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

[Editor: Delete the following section if no restrictions will be placed on the Contractor's working hours.]

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 6:00am to 6:00pm.

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

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

D. 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.

WORK RESTRICTIONS 011400 - 4

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

E. 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 48 hours before proceeding with any work during Government Unoccupied Hours.

F. Temporary Suspension of Work: The Contractor shall suspend work during the period of

[Insert date] and [Insert date]. Contractor shall not be entitled to an adjustment of the

Contract price or time of performance as a result of this suspension of work.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 011400

ALLOWANCES 012100 - 1

[Editor: Review and coordinate with acquisition, legal and budget. Allowances have to be defined and comply with latest pricing budget regulations. Must be able to analyze apples to apples in contractors’ proposals and your IGE/pricing sheet]

OPEN IN GOOGLE DOCS

SECTION 012100 - ALLOWANCES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. GSA 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. [Editor:

Allowances must be part of the total evaluated price and the award amount.

Coordinate with the Contracting Officer during the procurement phase. See

Agreement section 2b and pricing sheet.] 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

[Editor: Coordinate with schedule specifications and edit specific project requirements.]

ALLOWANCES 012100 - 2

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.

B. Coordinate and process submittals for allowance items in the 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 the

Contracting officer. Deliver unused material to the 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)

ALLOWANCES 012100 - 3

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 the 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

[Editor: Add more if needed. Be specific and quantifiable. Coordinate with the contracting officer any time element as to how long the allowances are valid during the contract period. Coordinate with solicitation.]

A. Allowance Item No. 01: Unit-Price [Coordinate with 012700 Unit Prices] Allowance:

[Editor: Be specific and quantifiable. Define here.]

B. Allowance Item No. 02: Lump Sum Allowance (not to exceed): [Editor: Define the scope of this allowance. Check with your Contracting Officer to see if lump sum pricing is still permitted.]

C. Allowance Item No. 03: Quantity Allowance: [Editor: Be specific and quantifiable.

Define here.]

END OF SECTION 012100

ALTERNATES 012300 - 1

[Editor: Notes that are in [BLUE] are guidance for the Editor to consider during the requirements development phase of the RFP. Delete all BLUE text prior to issuance of the RFP.]

OPEN IN GOOGLE DOCS

[Editor: Retain this section if alternates are included in the project bid pricing. For example, use this section if you want a price for two different materials for a façade, i.e. limestone and precast.]

SECTION 012300 - ALTERNATES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. An “alternate” is a defined portion of the Work that is priced separately and provides

GSA an option for GSA in determining the final scope of the Project.

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

C. Alternate 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 alternate description.

[Editor: This language shall be modified to account for the type of solicitation/delivery method and the contract templates. Coordinate with the contracting officer. Use caution: Each delivery method has its own nuances for alternates.]

1.2 PROCEDURES

A. Selection: Acceptance or rejection of each alternate will be made by GSA prior to award of the Contract, and the Base Bid amount will be adjusted accordingly for accepted alternates to establish the contract price.

B. Coordination: The DB Contractor shall modify or adjust affected work as necessary to completely and fully integrate the accepted alternate work into the project Work.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

3.1 SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES

ALTERNATES 012300 - 2

[Editor: Coordinate with solicitation, add more if needed. Align with your RFP pricing or bid sheet and contract documents.]

List alternates in order of priority of bid acceptance, matching the order, numbers and descriptions on the Bid Form. For each alternate, describe the work to be substituted for the work not included, indicate locations, and reference specification sections and drawings necessary for clarity. The following sample paragraph illustrates a typical format for an alternate.

A. Alternate No. 1: Substitute [Describe substitute work], specified in Division [Insert

Division no.] Section [Insert Section no.], for [Describe substitute work], specified in

Division [Insert Division no.] Section [Insert Section no.], located in [Insert location], as indicated on the Drawings, labeled "Alternate No.1".

1.

B. Alternate No. 2: Substitute [Describe substitute work], specified in Division [Insert

Division no.] Section [Insert Section no.], for [Describe substitute work], specified in

Division [Insert Division no.] Section [Insert Section no.], located in [Insert location], as indicated on the Drawings, labeled "Alternate No.2".

END OF SECTION 012300

OPTIONS 012300 - 1

OPEN IN GOOGLE DOCS

SECTION 012400 – OPTIONS

[Editor: Use this section if additional funds may not be available until after contract award is made.]

PART 1 GENERAL

[Editor: Refer to FAR 2.101, GSAM clauses and Contract Agreement for more information. Decide whether to keep 1.1 Summary or remove since in the template/Agreement.]

1.1 SUMMARY

A. “Option” means a unilateral right in a contract by which, for a specified time, GSA 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

[Editor: Coordinate with the Contracting Officer, pricing sheet or proposal form in the solicitation.]

3.1 SCHEDULE OF OPTIONS

[Editor: List alternates in order of priority of bid acceptance, matching the order, numbers and descriptions on the Bid Form. For each alternate, describe the work to be substituted for the work not included, indicate locations, and reference specification sections and drawings necessary for clarity. The following sample paragraph illustrates a typical format for an alternate.]

OPTIONS 012300 - 2

A. Option No. 1: Additional [Describe additional work], specified in Division [Insert

Division no.] Section [Insert Section no.], for [Describe additional work], specified in

Division [Insert Division no.] Section [Insert Section no.], located in [Insert location], as indicated on the Drawings, labeled "Option No.1". [Editor: Coordinate with bid forms and contract documents on the active award period. For example, Option X will be awarded within Y days of the contract award.]

B. Option No. 2: Additional [Describe additional work], specified in Division [Insert

Division no.] Section [Insert Section no.], for [Describe additional work], specified in

Division [Insert Division no.] Section [Insert Section no.], located in [Insert location], as indicated on the Drawings, labeled "Option No.1". [Editor: Coordinate with bid forms and contract documents on the active award period. For example, Option X will be awarded within Y days of the contract award.]

C. Option No. 3: Additional [Describe additional work], specified in Division [Insert

Division no.] Section [Insert Section no.], for [Describe additional work], specified in

Division [Insert Division no.] Section [Insert Section no.], located in [Insert location], as indicated on the Drawings, labeled "Option No.1". [Editor: Coordinate with bid forms and contract documents on the active award period. For example, Option X will be awarded within Y days of the contract award.]

END OF SECTION 012400

SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

Do not remove this notice

012500-1

OPEN IN GOOGLE DOCS

SECTION 012500 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

[Editor: Coordinate with the Contracting Officer (CO) to ensure the latest FAR and GSAM clauses are used and the specifications are edited to reflect your project’s specific requirements.]

[Editor: Revise this Section by deleting and inserting text to meet Project-specific requirements.]

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

[Editor: Retain or delete this article in all Sections of Project Manual.]

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:

[Editor: Retain Sections in subparagraphs below that contain requirements Contractor might expect to find in this Section but are specified in other Sections.]

1. Division 012100 Section "Allowances" for products selected under an allowance.

2. Division 012300 Section "Alternates" for products selected under an alternate.

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

4. Division 016000 Section "Product Requirements" for requirements for submitting comparable product submittals for products by listed manufacturers.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

Do not remove this notice

[Editor: Retain definition remaining after this Section has been edited.]

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 GSA that are not required in order to meet other Project requirements but may offer advantage to Contractor or GSA

1.4 SUBMITTALS for Cause or Convenience:

A. Substitution Requests: Per Submittal Procedures Section 013300 submit electronic copies through PMIS 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.

[Editor: If you are retaining the last option in the first subparagraph below, insert a sample of the form to be used in the Project Manual.]

1. Substitution Request Form: [Coordinate with PMIS.] [Region shall insert form].

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

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.

Do not remove this notice

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 the 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 the 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. [Editor: Coordinate with 013300 Submittals.]

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 agencies to perform compatibility tests recommended by manufacturers.

Do not remove this notice

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

[Editor: Review what shall be considered a substitution by GSA and to coordinate GSA's role in approving substitutions. If substitution requests are restricted to before bid opening, include requirements in the Instructions to Bidders.]

A. Substitutions for Cause: Submit requests for substitution immediately upon discovery of need for change, but not later than [15] [Insert number] 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 CO will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

[Editor: Revise conditions in subparagraphs below If required, insert more restrictive conditions to limit consideration of proposed substitutions.]

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.

Do not remove this notice

[Editor: Retain one of two paragraphs below. Retain option in first paragraph below if default limitation on substitutions in this Section may be modified by requirements in individual specifications sections.]

B. Substitutions for Convenience: The Contracting Officer (CO) will consider requests for substitution if received within [60] [Insert number] days after [commencement of the

Work] [the Notice to Proceed] [the Notice of Award]. Requests received after that time may be considered or rejected at discretion of the CO or the COR.

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

[Editor: Revise conditions in subparagraphs below. If required, insert more restrictive conditions to limit consideration of proposed substitutions. Ensure schedule is not affected adversely by substitution.]

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.

[Editor: 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.

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 012500

UNIT PRICES 012700 - 1

OPEN IN GOOGLE DOCS

SECTION 012700 - UNIT PRICES

[Editor: Coordinate with P100, P120 and applicable FAR Clauses, and RFP pricing sheet.]

PART 1 GENERAL

A. Unit price is defined in the Agreement.

1.1 PROCEDURES

[Editor: Line Item quantity and unit pricing shall be reviewed for accuracy and completeness relative to applicable work scope and specifications.]

A. Measurement: Method of measurement for each unit price is specified in the section applicable to the work.

B. Verification: The Government reserves the right to reject the Contractor's measurement of work in place that involves use of an established unit price, and to have this work measured at the Government's expense by an independent surveyor.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 UNIT PRICE ITEM SCHEDULE

[Editor: Ensure a well defined scope for each unit price item. Quantities must be provided for pricing purposes. Coordinate with RFP Pricing Sheet.]

[Editor: Insert unit price list, using the following or similar format for each item, as appropriate.]

[Editor: Insert a short title specific to the particular unit price in the following paragraph.]

A. Unit Price Item No. 1: [Insert unit price item].

UNIT PRICES 012700 - 2

[Editor: Insert a concise description of the unit price work in the following subparagraph, starting with Additive cost for" or Deductive cost for" or Additive and deductive cost for", as applicable. After according to", insert the specification(s) section(s) that describes the work and method of measurement.]

1. Description: [Insert unit price item description—be specific and measurable and coordinate with agreement] according to Division [Insert Division number] Section

[Insert Section title].

[Editor: Insert unit of measurement in the following subparagraph and the materials or service to be measured.]

2. Measurement: [Insert unit of measurement] of [Insert materials or service to be measured].

Insert the estimated base bid quantity stated in the unit of measurement, or Indicated on the

Drawings", or None", as applicable, in the following subparagraph.

3. Base Bid Quantity included in the Contract Documents: [Insert Base Bid Quantity].

END OF SECTION 012700

PAYMENT PROCEDURES 012900 - 1

Do not remove this notice

Properly destroy documents when no longer needed

[Editor: Notes that are in [BLUE] are guidance for the Editor to consider during the requirements development phase of the RFP. Delete all BLUE text prior to issuance of the RFP.]

OPEN IN GOOGLE DOCS

SECTION 012900 - PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

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

B. 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.

C. Format and Content: Contractor shall be responsible to complete the GSA Schedule of Values

Workbook and compile the values into GSA’s Project Management System. Contractor will enter values into the workbook prior to GSA’s Project Management System input and provide associated electronic baseline copy to the contracting officer for record. Contractor will follow guidelines in the Schedule of Values workbook to support GSA’s Project Management System upload.

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

PAYMENT PROCEDURES 012900 - 2

Do not remove this notice

Properly destroy documents when no longer needed

e. Task Order Number

f. Modification Number

g. GSA Project Manager

h. Contractor's Name and contact information

i. Date of submittal

2. [Editor: Coordinate with Acquisition and Schedule of Values Template—To be used to populate a national historical cost database.] 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.

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 demobilization

h. Line item for close out (% 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 in GSA’s Project Management System 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

PAYMENT PROCEDURES 012900 - 3

Do not remove this notice

Properly destroy documents when no longer needed

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 [Insert day] of the month. The period covered by each Request for Payment is one month, ending on the [last day of the month] [Insert specific day of the month].

1. [Teams: Edit this to your current process of either paper submission or through GSA’s

Project Management System.] Submit one paper draft copy (aka pencil copy) of

Request for Payment to the CO or enter in GSA’s Project Management System along with construction progress report [seven] [Insert number] days prior to the 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 the effective date of the 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 the last day of the construction period covered by Request.

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

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

2. Provide supporting documentation that verifies the 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 the effective date of previous Request for Payment.

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

PAYMENT PROCEDURES 012900 - 4

Do not remove this notice

Properly destroy documents when no longer needed

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 submission 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 portions of the

Work claimed as substantially complete.

1. Include documentation supporting the 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

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 012900

GSA PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 013000 - 1

[Editor Instructions: Notes that are in [BLUE] are guidance for the Editor to consider during the requirements development phase of the RFP. Delete all BLUE text prior to issuance of the RFP.]

OPEN IN GOOGLE DOCS

SECTION 013000 - GSA PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

1.1 PURPOSE

A. For the purposes of this document and the Division One Specifications, the term ‘GSA

Project Management Information System’ (PMIS).

The Contractor shall use the GSA Project Management Information System identified by

GSA for use on the project.

1.2 DEFINITION

A. The GSA’s PMIS 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.

1.3 PROJECT COLLABORATION AND DOCUMENTATION

A. General

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

2. The Contractor shall use PMIS 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 the PMIS to submit and receive approval for all project deliverables.

4. The Contractor shall continuously monitor and review the PMIS to ensure the

Contractor data is current through completion of the Close-out Phase of

Construction.

GSA PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 013000 - 2

5. The Contractor is required to store documents from their subcontractors and vendors in the GSA Project Management System. If a subcontractor or vendor does not obtain a license for the GSA Project Management System, the contractor will be responsible for uploading and processing documents in the system on their behalf.

B. Contents of PMIS [Editor: List specific minimum reporting requirements.]

1. The Contractor shall use PMIS 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…