St. Elizabeth's West Campus (DAS Extension) SOW dated 05.21.24 (2).pdf

Design-Build Services Statement of Work, v7 St. Elizabeths West Campus, DAS Extension

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U.S. General Services Administration

National Capital Region

Public Buildings Service www.gsa.gov

Statement of Work for Design-Build Services

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

Project Title: St. Elizabeths West Campus, Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Extension Building: St. Elizabeths West Campus Building ID #: DC1472SE Building Location: 2701 Martin Luther King, Jr, Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20032 Project Control Number: N/A GSA Work Items: N/A

RWA #: N/A

Kahua Number: 29506

SOW Author: Tiffanie Kendrick - WPIA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PROJECT INFORMATION 4

1.1. PROJECT SUMMARY 4

1.2. PROJECT BACKGROUND 4

1.3. CONTRACT TYPE 4

1.4. DELIVERY TYPE 4

1.5. PROJECT OBJECTIVES 4

1.6. PROJECT SCHEDULE 5

2. SCOPE OF WORK 5

2.1. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS 5

2.2. PROJECT SITE REQUIREMENTS 6

2.3. STANDARDS AND CRITERIA DOCUMENTS 8

2.4. CUTTING & PATCHING REQUIREMENTS 9

2.5. NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT (NHPA) REQUIREMENTS 10

2.6. NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) REQUIREMENTS 10

2.7. NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING COMMISSION (NCPC) REQUIREMENTS 10

2.8. U.S. COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS (CFA) REVIEW REQUIREMENTS 11

2.9. EXTERNAL REVIEW AGENCIES - Local, State, other Federal 11

2.10. FINE ARTS REQUIREMENTS 12

2.11. ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 12

2.12. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 12

2.13. FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 12

2.14. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS 16

2.15. SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS 18

2.16. ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS 20

2.17. BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEMS, INCLUDING BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS (BAS)

AND BUILDING MONITORING AND CONTROL (BMC) SYSTEMS 21

2.18. CONNECTIONS TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BUILDING SYSTEMS NETWORKS (BSN) 21

2.19. COMMISSIONING 21

2.20. SITEWORK AND STORMWATER REQUIREMENTS 21

2.21. PROJECT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (PMIS): KAHUA 22

2.22. MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS 22

2.23. BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM) 22

2.24. ENERGY MODELING AND PERFORMANCE 22

2.25. COBie 22

3. DESIGN STAGE 23

3.1. PRE-DESIGN PHASE 23

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3.2. DESIGN PHASE 23

3.3. CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT PHASE 28

4. CONSTRUCTION STAGE 28

4.1. GENERAL 28

4.2. PERMITTING 28

4.3. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE 29

4.4. CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS REPORTS 30

4.5. SHOP DRAWINGS / PRODUCT DATA SUBMISSIONS 30

4.6. SCHEDULE OF INSPECTIONS AND TESTS 31

4.7. CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS 31

4.8. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS 32

4.9. COMMISSIONING 32

4.10. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN 32

4.11. CONSTRUCTION INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ) MANAGEMENT 35

4.12. SAFETY PLAN 36

4.13. COORDINATION OF WORK 36

4.14. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION 36

4.15. MODIFICATIONS / CHANGE ORDERS 37

5. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION 37

5.1. CONTRACTOR’S STAFF 37

5.2. MEETINGS 38

5.3. COMMUNICATION 38

5.4. PROJECT CLOSEOUT 39

5.5. SCHEDULE OF VALUES 40

5.6. FEE & PAYMENT 41

5.7. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY 41

6. ATTACHMENTS 41

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1. PROJECT INFORMATION

This section provides an overview of the project.

1.1. PROJECT SUMMARY

The St. Elizabeths West Campus has a longstanding Cellular service problem. This includes dropped calls, difficulty hearing others, etc. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Deputy Secretary requests this matter be addressed immediately. See Section 2.1 for detailed project requirements.

The D/B Contractor shall coordinate work and gain approvals required in this Statement of Work (SOW) with the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative/Project Manager (COR/PM) as required.

1.2. PROJECT BACKGROUND

The St. Elizabeths West Campus is owned and operated by GSA. DHS leases buildings on the property and is the primary tenant. St. Elizabeths is a National Historic Landmark (NHL) for its legacy as the first federal mental health hospital. St. Elizabeths West Campus is located on Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue in the Anacostia neighborhood of Southeast Washington, DC. The West Campus, 176 acre site, is situated on the ‘topographic bowl’ of the District of Columbia and has protected panoramic views of the city, historic buildings and landscapes.

1.3. CONTRACT TYPE

This contract is a firm fixed-price contract. The services required shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:

● Contract Management

● Professional Architect/Engineer Services

● Construction Services including Materials, Labor, and Supervision

● Professional Inspection and Testing Services

1.4. DELIVERY TYPE

The project is a Design-Build delivery type.

1.5. PROJECT OBJECTIVES

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

● Deliver the project on time and within budget

● Complete the project with no security violations or safety incidence

● Complete the project with no regulation violations such as; Federal Aviation Administration

(FAA), Commission of Fine Arts (CFA), etc.

● Establish and maintain positive relations with the tenant(s), public authorities, jurisdictions and neighborhood

● Ensure a safe work environment during construction for workers and authorized visitors on the construction site

● Manage the completion of the project with the spirit of partnering and without litigation

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1.6. PROJECT SCHEDULE

The overall Period of Performance shall be 540 calendar days from Notice To Proceed (NTP) to Project Closeout, based on the following:

● Design Services 120 calendar days after NTP

● Submit All HSPD-12 Clearance Applications Not Later Than 95% Design Submission

● Construction to Substantial Completion 150 calendar days after 100% Approval

● Project Closeout (as defined in Section 5.4.) [60] calendar days after Substantial Completion

2. SCOPE OF WORK

This section details the technical requirements and constraints for which the D/B Contractor is responsible.

The Scope of Work indicated is not intended to limit the design of the D/B Contractor’s Architect/Engineer (A/E). Variation from the Scope of Work will be considered by GSA, if the proposed change is within the construction budget limitations, meets the objectives for the project, and results in an improved design. The Contracting Officer and the COR/PM must approve all proposed changes to the Scope of Work.

2.1. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

2.1.1. Base Bid

The vendor shall provide all management, supervision, engineers, consultants, labor, materials, supplies and equipment to plan, schedule, design, coordinate and assure effective performance of the following design services.

As a service to the GSA, the vendor may install, operate, maintain, and remove equipment described below, which shall comprise a neutral host Outdoor Distributed Antenna System (“ODAS”). It is contemplated that the installation will accommodate several wireless services providers and allow them to enhance wireless coverage and capacity on the St. Elizabeths West Campus. The vendor shall obtain written approval from GSA prior to making arrangements for any entity or network to connect to the ODAS and shall also promptly notify GSA of the connection date.

St. Elizabeths (St Es) is owned and operated by GSA. DHS leases buildings on the property and is the primary tenant. St Es is a National Historic Landmark (NHL) for its legacy as the first federal mental health hospital. The St. Es West Campus is located on Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue in the Anacostia neighborhood of Southeast Washington, D.C. The West Campus, a 176-acre site, is situated on the “topographic bowl” of the District of Columbia and has protected panoramic views of the city, historic buildings and landscapes.

Antenna equipment for the ODAS is envisioned to be located on rooftops or other structures located on the St Elizabeths West Campus for the maximum coverage from a minimal number of sites on campus. It is contemplated that the headend and base station equipment shall be located in the Munro Building (current location of carrier equipment providing signal to DAS internal to Campus buildings), or at a nearby building as space requirements may dictate, and as approved by GSA. The headend equipment, outdoor antenna locations, and any related connecting cabling and utility runs will need to licensed separately by the vendor from the GSA Outleasing program.

Appropriate associated conduits for power, telco and grounding shall be provided by the vendor, when required, beyond existing Campus infrastructure. Cabling to the ODAS equipment, if run underground, shall be run within hard conduit within shallow trenches not to exceed 12”; deep. All outdoor equipment shall be placed in such a way as to minimize visual impact and any other impact to historic buildings or structures to the extent possible without sacrificing operation of the ODAS. To the maximum extent possible, equipment

[May 21, 2024] 6 of 41 shall be painted, camouflaged, or otherwise blended with the background or elements of the campus to the satisfaction of the Government.

Coordination with DHS’s IT Service Provider on Campus will be required to

- minimize interference with DHS internal building cellular DAS,

- deconflict any use of existing IT cable paths

- arrange extension of any commercial circuits from Campus telecommunication demarcs to carrier equipment locations and vendor head end equipment

The vendor shall be responsible for their own telco and utility connections, and costs.

The ODAS design will need to be approved by GSA Office of Planning and Design Quality (OPDQ), DHS, the National Capital Planning Commission, the DC Commission of Fine Arts, and the DC State Historic Preservation Office and other stakeholders prior to the beginning of construction.

The project is not a change in use of space.

The project is not a change in occupancy.

All designs must be fully approved prior to the start of any construction.

2.1.2. Option 01:

Not applicable

2.1.3. Unit Price 01:

Not applicable

2.2. PROJECT SITE REQUIREMENTS

2.2.1. Work Restrictions

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

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

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

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

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The D/B Contractor shall coordinate all work activities with the GSA Building Manager and the COR/PM to ensure that proper security and access arrangements are made without impact on the construction schedule.

2.2.2. Working Hours

2.2.2.1. Government Occupied Hours

Government personnel are scheduled to occupy the building during the following hours on weekdays, Monday through Friday, except for established Government Holidays, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

2.2.2.2. Contractor's Working Hours

Work accomplished outside of Government Occupied Hours shall be performed at no additional cost to the Government. The D/B Contractor shall submit a proposed schedule and gain the COR/PM approval at least 72 hours before proceeding with any work during Government Unoccupied Hours.

2.2.3. Loading Dock

Not applicable

2.2.4. Parking

Although limited parking is available on St. Elizabeths West Campus, contractor's working on this project are not guaranteed parking. Parking on the gravel lot at Gate 2 is available on a first come first serve basis who have parking passes and is subject to change without advance notice.

If parking is not available, the contractors shall make their own arrangements for parking off site at no cost to the Government.

2.2.5. Staging and Storage

Not applicable

2.2.6. Dumpster

Not applicable

2.2.7. Restrooms

Not applicable

2.2.8. Freight Elevator

Not applicable

2.2.9. Existing Conditions

Not applicable

2.2.10. Electrical Circuits Updates

Not applicable

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2.3. STANDARDS AND CRITERIA DOCUMENTS

The D/B Contractor shall ensure that all design, work performed, and materials used, under this scope of work are in accordance with the guidelines, codes and specifications of the following associations and agencies. Any conflicts or ambiguities within, or among, the referenced Standards and Criteria Documents, or any deviations from requirements contained in the Standards and Criteria Documents, shall be reported to the COR/PM in writing, for determination as to applicability. The Contractor shall use the most recent versions of these documents issued at the time the RFP for the project is issued. In the event that there are conflicting requirements, the more stringent of the two shall be used.

2.3.1. GSA Requirements

● 2021 PBS P100 with 2022 Addendum Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service, including all applicable Standards, Criteria and Guides listed therein

● PBS P-120, Public Buildings Service Cost and Schedule Management Policy Requirements,

● Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS)

● PBS Order 3490.3 CHGE 1, “Security for Sensitive Building Information Related to Federal

Buildings, Grounds, or Property”, March 22, 2021

● PBS CAD Standards, March 10, 2021

● IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings under Construction by SMACNA

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

1926 and 1910

● Section 01546 – Safety and Health Specification (see attachments)

● International Code Council Codes (ICC)

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

● Egress issues shall meet NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

● Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

● ANSI NETA Standards

● OFM COBie Playbook (see attachments)

● PBS EASi/EDMS File Naming Requirements (see attachments)

● Section 889

● PBS Building Commissioning Guide

● Guidance for Electric Metering in Federal Buildings

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

CFR 800)

● [Building Preservation Plan (HBPP or BPP)] or [Historic Structure Report (HSR)] for the

[Building Name]

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

● 1020.3 ADM Procedures for Historic Properties

● National Park Service Preservation Tech Notes

● GSA Fine Art Collection Policies & Procedures 2017

● 40 CFR 61 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

● 40 CFR 763 Asbestos

● 49 CFR 107 Hazardous Materials Program Procedures

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● 49 CFR 172 Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Response Information, and Training Requirements

● EPA Mold Remediation Guidelines, September 2008

● Section 02087 - Removal of Bird and Bat Droppings (see attachments)

● Section 02090 - Control of Lead Based Paint Specification (see attachments)

● Section 02090 - Control Of LBP

2.3.2. Tenant Agency Requirements

Not applicable

2.3.3. Stakeholder Requirements

● National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) Submission Guidelines

● U.S. Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) Submission Requirements

● State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Design Standards and Guidelines

● NCPC Tree Preservation and Replacement Policy, with regard to trees lost due to slope failure

2.3.4. Building Management and Controls (BMC) and Federal Government Building Systems Network (BSN) Connection Requirements

Not applicable.

2.4. CUTTING & PATCHING REQUIREMENTS

Destructive testing is not permitted to expose concealed conditions during the Design Phase.

The D/B Contractor shall replace, patch, and repair material and surfaces cut or damaged by methods and with materials in such a manner as not to void any existing warranties.

All substrates must be inspected and defects repaired prior to installing new material or finish. All replacement and new materials shall match the existing in material, dimensions, color and finish. All material selections and/or mock-ups need to be reviewed and accepted by the COR/PM and Tenant Agency prior to ordering.

2.4.1. Structural Systems

Do not cut structural beams or major structural elements without the written review and approval of a Licensed Structural Engineer. Additionally, the COR/PM shall obtain review and acceptance from GSA’s OPDQ’s structural engineer and A/E’s structural engineer. Prior to cutting and/or drilling through any structural member, the Contractor shall conduct ground penetrating radar, or similar type of investigative measure to prevent cutting concealed material. Submit structural calculations sealed by a Licensed Structural Engineer to the COR/PM concurrently for acceptance.

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

2.4.2. Operational Systems

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

2.4.3. Visual / Finishes

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

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

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

2.5. NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT (NHPA) REQUIREMENTS

This building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The D/B Contractor shall coordinate design and construction documents with the GSA Regional Historic Preservation Office (RHPO). The RHPO will provide guidance on preservation zones and appropriate treatments. The resulting proposed design/preferred alternative will be the basis for the Section 106 consultation with the DC State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), if required.

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

● All recommendations shall be reviewed by the GSA RHPO. The RHPO will review all submissions in their entirety for impact on restoration, rehabilitation and renovation zones as defined in the HSR.

2.6. NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) REQUIREMENTS

Pursuant to paragraph 5.4 of the PBS NEPA Desk Guide (October 1999), a checklist CATEX is required for this project.

2.7. NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING COMMISSION (NCPC) REQUIREMENTS

The NCPC is a federal agency with the responsibility and authority to review federal projects in the National Capital Region that propose exterior alterations to buildings or sites. NCPC’s approval is required for exterior federal projects in the National Capital Region (NCR), and shall be submitted for review.

OPDQ is responsible for making the submissions to NCPC. The D/B Contractor shall prepare the NCPC submission materials in support of OPDQ’s timely submission to meet NCPC’s deadlines.

The D/B Contractor shall coordinate submissions to allow GSA to complete NEPA and NHPA reviews a minimum of 10 calendar days prior to NCPC project submission deadlines.

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NCPC’s commission meeting dates, submission deadlines, and submission requirements for project submissions document(s) are found on its website https://www.ncpc.gov/review/guidelines

OPDQ advises preliminary consultation with NCPC staff for significant projects. The D/B Contractor shall be available to attend meetings and site visits, prepare and/or make the presentations as advised by OPDQ and/or NCPC staff.

NCPC’s review schedule and deadlines should be taken into consideration early in the project planning process. For complex projects, NCPC staff may request submission at up to three stages of design including concept, preliminary and final. For less complex projects, review and approval can be determined after one or two submissions. For projects within NCR but outside of the District of Columbia, a longer lead time for submissions may be necessary to allow local governments to review and comment on proposed projects.

The NCPC website contains information about review of projects in the region and coordination with local governments. For projects within the District of Columbia, a Coordinating Committee meeting held by NCPC once in each review cycle, affords District and relevant federal agencies to review and comment on proposed federal projects. NCPC submission materials are to be 508 Compliant digital file(s) or transmitted through a secure File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site such that materials can be easily downloaded in PDF format if the file is too large. There's a 150 MB per file size limit for submissions accepting PDF and/or Zip files.

2.8. U.S. COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS (CFA) REVIEW REQUIREMENTS

The CFA is a federal agency with authority to review and comment on federal projects in the District of Columbia that propose exterior alteration to buildings or sites. CFA’s purview is the design of buildings and sites, or their proposed alteration. While CFA does not require completion of NEPA and NHPA for submission, most GSA projects requiring CFA review also require NCPC review;

therefore, completion of NEPA and NHPA is necessary regardless.

CFA’s schedule of meetings, submission deadlines, and project submission requirements are found on the agency’s website https://www.cfa.gov/project-review/government.

CFA staff may advise preliminary consultation for complex projects. The D/B Contractor shall make key personnel available to accompany the COR/PM and OPDQ representatives for consultations with CFA, as necessary.

CFA requires a copy of the letter from GSA’s Office of Planning and Design Quality (OPDQ) Director on behalf of GSA as well as 10 paper copies of the project presentation booklet (generally NOT the architectural plans) and one digital copy provided on a DVD or USB drive.

Usually, with support from the D/B Contractor, OPDQ is able to coordinate submission of project materials to both NCPC and CFA so that the review times for each agency run concurrently. The deadlines for both agencies are usually at the end of each month. To best support GSA’s project submission, the D/B Contractor shall prepare the submission materials to allow for early project consultation to streamline the approval process as well as have the most accurate estimate of project schedule.

2.9. External Review Agencies - Local, State, other Federal

This project may be subject to coordination, referral, and/or review submission by external review agencies such as Local, State, and other Federal agencies. The D/B Contractor should be familiar with the submission requirements of the applicable review agencies. Additionally, the contractor

[May 21, 2024] 12 of 41 shall be responsible for providing all materials and incorporating submission review timelines into the overall project schedule as necessary.

2.10. FINE ARTS REQUIREMENTS

It is not anticipated that Fine Arts will be disturbed during work activities. The D/B Contractor shall protect Fine Arts per the Fine Art Protection Work Plan and coordinate with SME in OPDQ (Office of Planning and Design Quality).

2.11. ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

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

The building ABAAS accessibility shall be maintained at all times.

2.12. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

The D/B Contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with the safety guidelines and requirements contained in NCR’s Section 01546 – Safety and Health specification.

2.13. FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

2.13.1. Egress/Life Safety

● D/B Contractor’s fire protection engineer shall provide code analysis using the latest requirements of GSA PBS P100, International Building Code, NFPA codes and standards, and any other applicable requirements. Code analysis shall include, at a minimum, applicable construction codes and standards, use and occupancy identification, construction type, height and area requirements, fire resistant rated construction requirements, vertical opening separation requirements, interior finishes, fire protection systems, life safety systems, and egress requirements. The technical egress requirements of NFPA 101 shall be used in lieu of the International Building Code.

● D/B Contractor’s fire protection engineer shall provide occupant load and egress capacity calculations.

● Demonstrate compliance with NFPA 101 requirements for illuminated exit marking signage and emergency lighting.

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

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

● Demonstrate compliance with the safeguarding construction and alteration operations requirements of NFPA 241. Construction activities for tenant alterations or building modernizations shall be separated from the remainder of an occupied building with walls having a minimum 1-hr fire resistant rating with 45-min opening protectives, or shall be provided with an active sprinkler system and continuous smoke partitions throughout the duration of construction.

Construction phasing and/or separation walls shall be located in such a manner to maintain an

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NFPA 101 compliant egress arrangement for the remainder of the occupied building (dead-ends, common paths of travel, travel distances, etc.).

2.13.2. Fire Protection Systems

● All conduit on wiring penetrations must be properly fire stopped using UL listed fire stopping products.

● Modify existing sprinkler systems in accordance with the latest requirements of GSA PBS P100, International Building Code, and NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.

Sprinkler installation shall be performed by a licensed sprinkler contractor with a minimum of five years experience in the installation of sprinkler systems.

● Design of sprinkler modifications shall be performed by D/B Contractor’s fire protection engineer. Locations of required sprinkler system modifications and design criteria shall be included as a separate series of drawings in the design submission(s). Working plans sprinkler system layout shall be performed by a minimum NICET Level III or IV Water Based Systems Layout technician, or a licensed Fire Protection Engineer.

● Provide detailed installation shop drawings, in accordance with NFPA 13, "Working Plans”.

Drawings shall be drawn to an indicated scale on sheets of uniform size and be submitted to the COR/PM for review and approval by the GSA regional fire protection engineer. Submittal information shall include but not be limited to the following:

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

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

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

○ Hydraulic calculations

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

○ The signature and seal of a licensed Professional Fire Protection Engineer, or a NICET

Level III or IV Technician.

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

● Final Inspection and Testing: Advise the COR/PM when hydrostatic and alarm tests have been completed and all necessary corrections made, so as to permit final inspection and testing.

Submit requests for testing at least 15 calendar days prior to the test date.

○ The final test shall be witnessed by the GSA regional fire protection engineer and/or the third-party fire protection engineer responsible for inspections and acceptance testing.

The D/B Contractor and an authorized representative from each supplier of equipment shall be in attendance at the final test.

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

○ Provide all equipment, services and labor to properly perform all required tests.

2.13.3. Fire Alarm Systems

● Modify the existing fire alarm system in accordance with the latest requirements of GSA PBS P100, the International Building Code, and NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code. Installation

[May 21, 2024] 14 of 41 shall be accomplished by an electrical contractor with a minimum of five years experience in the installation of fire alarm systems.

● Design of fire alarm system modifications shall be performed by design-build team fire protection engineer. Locations of required fire alarm system modifications and the design criteria shall be included in the design drawing submissions as a separate series of drawings. Fire alarm initiating device and notification appliance shop drawing layout shall be performed by NICET Level III or IV fire alarm systems technician, or licensed fire protection engineer.

● Provide fire alarm initiating devices as needed in accordance with the requirements of GSA PBS P100, International Building Code, and NFPA 72. Initiating devices to include but not be limited to manual pull stations, smoke detectors, duct smoke detectors, heat detectors, waterflow and tamper monitoring, and addressable control relays/modules. When modifying an existing fire alarm system all initiating devices shall be compatible with the existing make and model of the control equipment.

● Provide fire alarm notification devices as needed in accordance with the requirements of GSA PBS P100, International Building Code, and NFPA 72. Notification appliances to include but not be limited to strobes, speakers, horns, or combination devices. Provide visual notification appliances in accordance with the spacing requirements of NFPA 72. Provide audible speaker appliances at a maximum spacing of 625 square feet. When modifying an existing fire alarm system all notification appliances shall be compatible with the existing make and model of the control equipment

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

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

● Provide detailed installation shop drawings, in accordance with NFPA 72 documentation and shop drawing requirements. Drawings shall be drawn to an indicated scale on sheets of uniform size, and submitted to the COR/PM for review and approval by the GSA regional fire protection engineer. Submittal information shall include but not be limited to the following:

○ A complete description of the system operation.

○ A complete list of device addresses and corresponding messages.

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

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

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

○ Battery calculations for both the alarm and supervisory power requirements. Ampere- ¬hour requirements for each system component shall be submitted with the calculations.

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

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○ The signature and seal of a licensed Professional Fire Protection Engineer, or a NICET Level III or IV Technician.

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

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

○ The final test shall be witnessed by the GSA regional fire protection engineer and/or the third-party fire protection engineer responsible for inspections and acceptance testing.

The D/B Contractor and an authorized representative from each supplier of equipment and installation shall be in attendance at the final test.

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

○ Provide all equipment, services and labor to properly perform all required tests.

2.13.4. Fire and Life Safety System Testing and Acceptance

● The D/B Contractor shall provide a subcontracting Fire Protection Engineering firm (FPE subcontractor), other than the Design Team Fire Protection Engineer, acceptable to the GSA Fire Protection Engineering Section, to witness system acceptance testing and inspections.

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

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

○ Qualified fire protection engineer(s) shall witness acceptance testing. The D/B Contractor must employ a full-time team of at least two qualified fire protection engineers, available for the Testing required by this contract. The engineers shall possess a BS or MS in fire protection or fire safety engineering with at least four consecutive years of experience in fire protection engineering work, within the past six (6) years, or professional engineering licensure in fire protection. Proposed personnel shall demonstrate that they have been involved in fire protection and life safety systems inspection and testing similar in complexity relevant to the scope.

○ The fire protection engineer(s) shall have experience in submittal review, construction inspection, acceptance testing and commissioning systems.

○ The fire protection engineer(s) shall demonstrate a thorough working knowledge and formal training in fire protection codes and standards, especially the latest edition of NFPA 101, NFPA 13, NFPA 72, NFPA 90A and the International Building Code. The proposed personnel shall demonstrate that they have acted in charge of fire protection engineering designs including fire protection and extinguishment systems, fire alarm systems, life safety systems, and smoke control systems.

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

○ Testing and commissioning in accordance with NFPA 72

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○ All new equipment shall be 100% fully tested

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

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

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

○ Determine that the system is operable under trouble conditions

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

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

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

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

○ Verify compliance with NFPA 13

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

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

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

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

○ Verify compliance with the NFPA 101 egress requirements

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

The D/B Contractor shall provide a written Discrepancies and Omissions (D&O) list within 48 hours of completion of each test or inspection. D&O list shall include a description of the work that was completed, a description on the system equipment and operation, and describe conditions which do not comply with the above criteria. Provide corrective action recommendations for all discrepancies and omissions. Note that the task includes follow up inspections and testing necessary to verify corrections of items. If no items are necessary for correction, the D&O list shall indicate all items have been corrected and the space is acceptable for issuance of an occupancy certificate.

2.14. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

2.14.1. Hazardous Materials Survey

The D/B Contractor shall hire a qualified Industrial Hygiene firm to inspect and test all portions of the building that are included in this project as part of the Existing Conditions Survey. Qualified is defined as utilizing personnel who are U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) accredited AHERA Inspectors/Management Planners or Project Designers. The survey and assessment shall include the following:

● Search through any existing documentation

● A walk-through inspection

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● Sampling of any possible asbestos containing materials (ACM) and lead based paint (LBP) not identified in existing documentation. Sampling of ACM shall conform to the requirements found in 40 CFR 763.85.

● Provide sampling, testing and reporting for ACM and LBP that will be disturbed as a result of the project. If material suspected to be ACMs or LBPs are encountered, the material shall be sampled for bulk asbestos and/or lead paint chips.

● Adequately test and characterize the LBP waste by the toxicity characteristics leaching procedure (TCLP) – Lead

● Provide sampling, testing and reporting for caulking, waterproofing materials, and waste generated for PCB content in accordance with 40 CFR 761

● Consider all unmarked lamp capacitors and ballasts to contain PCBs, and manage these items as required by GSA Specification 02089

● Perform a comprehensive assessment, including the count and location of mercury-containing devices such as switches, thermostats, and gauges

● Perform a comprehensive assessment, including the count and location of observed universal waste (e.g. fluorescent lamps, batteries, etc.) and/or hazardous waste

● Perform a comprehensive assessment, including the number of exit signs that may require special disposal

Include hazardous material removal or abatement as required by GSA on drawings and in specifications. After the assessment, determine which of the following statements should be used on drawing Cover Sheet:

NO HAZMAT: IT IS NOT ANTICIPATED THAT ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS

(ACM) OR LEAD-BASED PAINT (LBP) WILL BE ENCOUNTERED DURING WORK

ACTIVITIES. HOWEVER, WORK AREA SHOULD BE INSPECTED PRIOR TO STARTING

WORK AND IF MATERIALS SUSPECTED TO BE ACMS OR LBPS ARE PRESENT, BULK

ASBESTOS AND/OR LEAD PAINT CHIP SAMPLING SHALL BE COLLECTED AND TESTED.

IF WORKERS ENCOUNTER SUSPECT MATERIALS DURING WORK, ALL WORK

ACTIVITIES IN THAT AREA SHALL CEASE IMMEDIATELY AND BULK ASBESTOS

AND/OR LEAD PAINT CHIP SAMPLING SHALL BE CONDUCTED. IF THE MATERIALS

SAMPLED ARE DETERMINED NECESSARY FOR REMOVAL, THEN THE CONTRACTOR

SHALL ADHERE TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF SPECIFICATION SECTIONS 02085 FOR

ASBESTOS REMOVAL AND 02090 FOR REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF LEAD-BASED

PAINT.

2.14.2. Asbestos Containing Material

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

The project area shall be surveyed for ACMs per section 2.13.1. of this SOW.

2.14.3. Lead Based Paint

It is not anticipated that Lead-Based Paint (LBP) will be encountered during work activities. The project area shall be surveyed for LBP per section 2.13.1. of this SOW.

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

Work involving the disturbance, dismantling or demolition of lead based paint shall comply with 29 CFR 1926.62, as well as GSA Specification 02090 Lead Based Paint Abatement Procedures.

2.14.4. Polychlorinated Biphenyl

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Not applicable

2.14.5. Radon

Not applicable

2.14.6. Mercury

Not applicable

2.14.7. Universal / Hazardous Waste

Not applicable

2.14.8. Exit Signs Requiring Special Disposal

Not applicable

2.14.9. Hazardous Materials Cost Tracking

Not applicable

2.15. SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS

The D/B Contractor’s A/E shall meet GSA Sustainability requirements as described in the P100, and the Green Purchasing mandated requirements. The D/B Contractor’s A/E will confirm the requirements with the COR/PM and incorporate them into their design deliverables including, but not limited to, Drawings and Specifications. The D/B Contractor’s A/E shall use an integrated design process to meet or exceed the performance requirements for energy and sustainability and provide a design that will achieve the goals for construction in a high-performance green building as set forth in the contract documents. Designs should minimize the amount of energy needed to operate the building and evaluate ways to decarbonize this project.

2.15.1. Green Products

All products specified by the A/E, and services purchased by the D/B Contractor, shall meet strict sustainability requirements including, but not limited to, non-toxic, low VOC, low-embodied carbon, recycled content, energy efficient, and water conserving. Where products labeled FEMP-approved, Energy Star, EPA Safer Choice, EPEAT®-registered, WaterSense, or DesignLights Consortium® (DLC) Premium Certification exist, and are applicable for this project, they must be used. Products, technologies, and processes that help to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or improve grid resiliency should be utilized.

2.15.2. Buy Clean Product Standards

GSA must meet federal requirements to incorporate sustainable products. Interior finishes shall strive for the highest Tier possible but must meet, at a minimum, the baseline environmental requirements specified in the GSA P100 facilities standards, Chapter 3, Architecture and Interior Design, or the standards listed in the Green Procurement Compilation (https://sftool.gov/greenprocurement) for finishes and construction materials not listed in the P100. The D/B Contractor shall provide the required data submittals to the COR/PM prior to the start of construction. The COR/PM will verify that the products submitted are compliant with environmental performance standards.

In addition, and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) must be submitted for the following interior finishes:

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● Acoustical Ceiling Tiles

● Broadloom/Carpet Tiles

● Masonry Partitions

● Metal Stud Partitions

● Linoleum

● Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) and Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)

● Operable Walls

● Rubber Tile

● Sheet Vinyl

● Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT)

A template for reporting sustainable product purchases is attached to this document.

2.15.3. Low Embodied Carbon Concrete Standards

Not applicable

2.15.4. Environmentally Preferable Asphalt Standards

Not applicable

2.15.5. Proof of Compliance

The D/B Contractor shall, at all times, maintain a record of sustainable products purchased using the “Green Product Compilation Compliance Reporting” form attached to this SOW as a guide to demonstrate compliance with product requirements. The D/B Contractor shall provide copies of such documentation to the COR/PM as required, or upon request.

2.15.6. Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris

The D/B Contractor shall divert a minimum of 50% of C&D waste from landfills and/or incinerators, with a higher reach goal of 70% diversion. The design specifications completed by the D/B Contractor’s A/E shall be consistent with these goals. The D/B Contractor shall complete the C&D Waste Management Plan and Report form attached to this SOW to document compliance.

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

2.15.7. Protection of Stratospheric Ozone

The D/B Contractor shall not allow the venting of refrigerants to the atmosphere in compliance with section 608 of the Clean Air Act (40 CFR Part 82).

2.15.8. Refrigerant Recovery and Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Requirements

The D/B Contractor shall identify the type(s)/amount(s) of refrigerant(s) to be recovered as part of the project and their viability for reuse as recovered or after reclamation. GSA will determine and inform the D/B Contractor of the disposition plan (reuse by GSA, reuse by the DOD, sale to a certified technician or reclaimer or disposal per RCRA regulations). The D/B Contractor shall develop the contract documents accordingly.

New chiller equipment, refrigerators, air conditioners, and heat pumps may only use refrigerants listed as “Acceptable” by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program, even if EPA's "Unacceptable as of" date is in the future.

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2.16. ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

The D/B Contractor will specify and install energy/water efficient, Green Proving Ground Validated Technologies, Energy Star rated, FEMP rated, WaterSense certified equipment. If end-of-life existing equipment is going to be replaced as part of this project, it must be with all-electric equipment. Key laws, regulations, and Executive Orders that affect the design and operation of federal buildings can be found in Section 1.3.3 of the P100.

The D/B shall ensure that this project meets or exceeds the P100 Section 1.9.1 requirement for incorporation of Green Proving Ground (GPG) technologies as part of the design.

2.16.1. Life Cycle Cost Analysis

The D/B Contractor shall provide a life cycle cost analysis, with supporting calculations and inputs, that demonstrates that the equipment that is being installed is the best value for the taxpayer when the life cycle of water and energy usage is taken into account. At least two competing technologies/solutions must be compared in the life cycle cost analysis. The technology that is most efficient per the LCCA should be implemented.

The D/B Contractor shall complete the Cost Comparison Table with the bid sheet if the project requires is comparing two technologies. The D/B Contractor shall demonstrate that the equipment that is being installed is the best value for the taxpayer when the annual water and energy usage is taken into account. Note that this is intended to be a simple calculation.

2.16.2. Plumbing Fixtures

Not applicable

2.16.3. Lighting Fixtures

Not applicable

2.16.4. Energy Rebates

Not applicable

2.16.5. HVAC System Replacement

Not applicable

2.16.6. Cooling Tower Replacement

Not applicable

2.16.7. Transformer Replacement

Not applicable

2.16.8. Roof Replacement

Not applicable

2.16.9. Pump and Motor Replacement/Upgrade

2.16.10. Insulation

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2.17. BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEMS, INCLUDING BUILDING AUTOMATION

SYSTEMS (BAS) AND BUILDING MONITORING AND CONTROL (BMC)

SYSTEMS

This project will not have a BAS or BMC connection.

2.18. CONNECTIONS TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BUILDING SYSTEMS

NETWORKS (BSN)

This project is not anticipated to connect to GSA’s or the Tenant Agency’s Network. All persons working on this task order, and interfacing with a Federal Government internet or…