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Universal Scope Requirements V4.2 – 8.1.25 (Mandatory Requirements that accompany all Scope of Work Templates)

Any clarifying questions regarding these requirements should be addressed to the Contracting Officer/Contracting Specialist of record.

Safety & Health

Section A – Safety and Health Program

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

· References: In addition to publications referenced in the Construction Contract Clauses, the following Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), publications apply to work conduct. State and local safety and health regulations that apply are not cited herein. Current editions at the date of the contract apply. The more stringent requirements apply.

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

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

· National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E Electrical Safety Requirements for Workplace Safety.

· The Contractor shall submit for approval a site-specific written Project Safety and Health Program, with elements applicable to the project which can include but not limited to the following:

Universal Scope Requirements V4.2 – 8.1.25

1. Occupational Noise Exposure

2. Fall Protection

3. Personal Protective Equipment

4. Control of Hazardous Energy

5. Electrical Safety Related Work Practices

6. Lead

7. Asbestos Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

8. Respiratory Protection

9. Confined spaces

10. Hazard Communication

11. Respirable Crystalline Silica

12. Trenching & Excavation

13. Heat Stress

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

Section B – Asbestos (Pre-Alteration Assessments)

· Asbestos Pre-Alteration Assessments

· To comply with 40 CFR 61.145(a), state asbestos regulations and GSA Order PBS 1000.1B, a pre-alteration asbestos assessment shall be required before any demolition or renovation activity where asbestos-containing materials are present, presumed, or suspected in the project the area.

· A state-certified asbestos building inspector must assess all areas within this scope and either test or assume positive all suspect materials for asbestos content that may be disturbed by the proposed renovation or demolition activity. GSA will provide any available relevant documentation related to the proposed demolition or renovation activity.

· GSA OFM Industrial Hygiene Group has state-specific asbestos pre-alteration assessment scope requirement documents available as individual state inspection regulatory requirements vary. Please contact us for copies.

· The draft pre-alteration assessment report must be reviewed and accepted by the GSA OFM Industrial Hygiene Group. Copies of the pre-alteration assessment report shall be provided to the GSA Project Manager, Building Manager, and GSA Industrial Hygienist.

· Potential Disturbance or Removal Asbestos Containing Materials

· Requirements for the disturbance or removal of asbestos containing materials will vary due to differences in state regulations, field conditions, materials to be abated, abatement methodologies, etc. For project-specific requirements please consult with the GSA OFM Industrial Hygiene Group for guidance.

· Projects with the potential to disturb or remove asbestos containing materials shall include the necessary controls to protect the construction contractor, building occupants, the public, and environment and comply with all applicable regulations and policies including but not limited to:

· 29 CFR 1910.1001: OSHA Asbestos in General Industry.

· 29 CFR 1910.134: OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard.

· 29 CFR 1926.1101: OSHA Asbestos in Construction Standard.

· 40 CFR, Part 61 Subpart M: EPA NESHAPS National Emission Standard for Asbestos

· 40 CFR 763: EPA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)

· State and local asbestos control statutes and regulations

· GSA PBS 1000.1B Asbestos Policy.

· Third-party industrial hygiene oversight and/or clearances may be required depending upon the type and quantity of material to be abated, abatement methodologies, site-specific circumstances and state-specific requirements. Please consult with the GSA Industrial Hygiene Team for guidance.

· Contractor shall provide a written method of procedure (MOP) or asbestos abatement work plan or project design, as applicable, describing types, quantities and locations of asbestos to be removed; controls and work methods; phasing; disposal, etc. for review and acceptance by the GSA OFM Industrial Hygiene Group.

· Specification of Asbestos-Free Building Materials

· Products containing any amount of asbestos are prohibited from use in construction of GSA-controlled Federal or leased facilities.

Section C – Lead Containing Paint / Lead Based Paint

· OSHA (29 CFR 1926.62) regulates the disturbance of paint that contains any detectable concentration of lead. Paint must be tested for lead content or assumed to be lead containing for buildings constructed prior to 1978, whenever alterations or demolitions require disturbance of painted surfaces (e.g., sanding, burning, welding, scraping, etc.).

· Paints being disturbed and found to be lead-containing must be managed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62. Lead-containing paint that is intact and in good condition need not be abated or removed unless required for alteration or demolition.

· Lead-based paint (>0.5% by weight) shall be abated in childcare centers. Refer to Section 10.1.10 of PBS-P140 for specific details.

· Contractor shall provide a lead management plan for GSA review and acceptance prior to the disturbance of any lead containing paint.

· Contractor shall be responsible for the proper characterization and management of lead bearing waste in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local hazardous waste regulations including 40 CFR 260-299. Lead bearing waste shall be assumed to be hazardous waste due to the characteristic of toxicity (Lead, EPA Waste Code D008) or have representative wastestream samples submitted to an accredited analytical laboratory for analysis via EPA Method SW-846 Test Method 1311: Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP). As applicable, the waste characterization and manifest documentation shall be provided to GSA as part of the deliverable.

Section D – Fire & Life Safety

· Adhere to the PBS Core Building Standards and Section 7 of the PBS Core Building Standards FAQs..

· Note: A registered Fire Protection Engineer is still required per Section 7 of the PBS Core Building Standards FAQs..

Section E – Accessibility (ABAAS)

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

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

· Accessibility in Federal Courthouses: Comply with Chapter 8, Design Standards for U.S. Court Facilities, Section 8.2, Planning for Accessibility, and Table 8.1, Accessibility Requirements.

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

· The General Contractor or other qualified party shall prepare and submit a Construction IAQ Management Plan to GSA for approval, for any construction project(s) involving:

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

· Demolition

· Paints, sealants, adhesives, etc.

· Anything else affecting indoor air quality.

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

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

· Comply with GSA Division One Specification Section 01 74 10 - Construction Indoor Air Quality Management

· The Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan shall be submitted to GSA review and accepted by the GSA OFM Industrial Hygiene Group.

Energy, Sustainability, & Environmental

Section G – BioBased Markets Program

· Procure items composed of biobased products to the maximum extent practicable, while allowing for flexibility to avoid purchasing if the item is not available within a reasonable period of time, does not meet the performance standards or if the item is available only at an unreasonable price.

· BioBased Markets Program required Federal agencies to purchase biobased products identified for a Federal Procurement Preference, except as provided in FAR Part 23.404 (b). An electronic catalog of biobased content has been independently laboratory tested and third-party certified.

· Construction Materials listed in the BioPreferred Program Catalog Include but are not limited to:

· Carpet and Floor Coverings

· Lumber

· Wall Coverings

· Insulation

· Paint

· Roof Coatings

Section H – Site Work Stormwater and Erosion Control For exterior excavations, depending on project size, stormwater control measures may be required to manage site runoff and erosion including but not limited to protection of nearby storm inlets, tracking pads to control mud, and soil stabilization. Specific sites may have additional requirements. Follow all codes, standards, and regulations including:

· Energy Independence & Security Act (EISA) Section 438 For project footprints greater than 5,000 square feet, EISA requires federal agencies to (re)develop facilities in a manner that maintains or restores stormwater runoff to the maximum extent technically feasible. Runoff mitigation, calculations, and/or modeling may be required depending on land cover changes. See https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2015-09/documents/eisa-438.pdf for assistance.

· Construction Stormwater and Dewatering General Permits (CGPs)

· Dewatering general permits may be required at the state level if discharging to surface waters or if certain other criteria are met. Check local requirements.

· For larger project, generally footprints equal to or greater than one acre, coverage under the EPA’s CGP or each individual state’s applicable CGP for construction stormwater and dewatering apply and may require development of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), submittal of a Notice of Intent (NOI), establishment of uniform revegetation, and compliance with predetermined construction dewatering requirements.

· Denver Federal Center Work (DFC) Only The DFC has its own NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit that includes discharge limitations and monitoring requirements specific to the storm sewer system and a Standard Operating Procedure that outlines additional DFC specific stormwater management practices. Compliance with the SOP is required.

Safe Digging and Utility Locates Contractors shall follow all codes, standards, and regulations for safe digging. Contact 811 and/or the local municipality for applicable requirements. Specific sites may have additional requirements.

· Denver Federal Center Work Only In addition to calling 811, electrical locates through the onsite contractor, Sturgeon Electric, must be obtained (fee based) as well as private locates (fee based) as there are historical lines on the campus. An ArcGIS utility map can be provided, but utility locations are not guaranteed and as such private locators should make every attempt to physically locate all utility lines to the extent feasible within the project area. The DFC has known environmental contamination; a permit from GSA Environmental is required prior to any soil disturbance on the campus.

Section I – Utility Rebates and Incentives

· The Contractor shall pursue any and all utility rebate and incentive programs and any government grant or incentive programs at the local, state, and federal level. Contractor is responsible for researching, submitting, and ensuring collection of all applicable rebates. Rebate opportunities must be explored for all elements of the project including but not limited to resource-saving equipment, materials, design & services including (Re) Commissioning and other strategies & processes. Submit all rebate checks to:

General Services Administration Attn: Andrew Olsen One Denver Federal Center Building 41, P.O. Box 25546 Denver, CO 80225-0546

Section J – Water Treatment for Building Mechanical Systems

· Project must include a licensed qualified water treatment service provider prior to the startup of new major heating and cooling system.

· When final flush of systems has been performed, water treatment provider shall ensure all open and closed loop systems have been treated to industry standards.

· The monitored reading of the water chemistry shall be documented, and a copy provided to the GSA Project Manager.

· New installs, upgrades, modifications, or repair of existing closed loop systems:

· “Coalescing” air & dirt separator media is to be installed into new or existing air separators of heating and cooling closed loop applications.

· New installs, upgrades, modifications, or repair of existing cooling tower systems:

· Install Full-flow or side-stream filtration to directly protect the heat exchangers and chillers such as screen (self-cleaning), centrifugal separators, cartridge, bag, sand media, or disc filters.

· Project shall include water treatment services for 1 year from install.

· Wastewater discharges from any repaired, replaced and/or installed Building Mechanical System or from the Maintenance of any Building Mechanical System in the Denver Metro Area must be coordinated with the Environmental Programs Group (EPG). For discharges from systems outside the Denver Metro Area, these must be coordinated as well.

Section K – National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

· The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires that Federal agencies consider and document the environmental impacts of proposed actions as part of their decision process. As part of the NEPA process, GSA would issue either a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or a Record of Decision (ROD), both of which may contain legal commitments that GSA must incorporate into its project. GSA’s design team must be aware of these commitments and must address them in the project design and/or construction documents.

Building Systems Integration

Section L – Commissioning (Cx)

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

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

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

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

· Depending on project size, the CxA shall be:

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

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

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

· Commissioning Plan

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

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

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

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

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

· Commissioning Documentation

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

· Cx documentation requires submission to the CxA for approval and GSA R8 Energy Team after all commissioning activities are finished.

· Acceptance

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

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

Section M – GSA IT Network

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

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

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

· Supporting Documents and Guidance

· 140416 Telecommunications Distribution Design Guide (Building Technologies Technical Ref Guide)

· OR latest version when released: https://insite.gsa.gov/services-and-offices/staff-offices/office-of-gsa-it/about-gsa-it/office-of-the-deputy-cio/office-of-public-buildings-it-services/building-technology-services-division/documents-and-resources#Design%20Guide

· *documents are only available within the GSA.gov domain. Please request a copy of a redacted version if necessary.

· Building Technologies Technical Reference Guide v3 https://insite.gsa.gov/services-and-offices/staff-offices/office-of-gsa-it/about-gsa-it/office-of-the-deputy-cio/office-of-public-buildings-it-services/building-technology-services-division/documents-and-resources#Tech%20Reference%20Guide

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

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

C.5.8.3 Cybersecurity

Contractors beholden to this spec are required to meet the Security and Privacy requirements identified in the ensuing sections. Contractors must obtain an Authorization to Operate (ATO) for the proposed solution at the FIPS 199 Moderate impact level. The contractor must adhere to requirements and processes detailed in the Building Technologies Technical Reference Guide (v3.0 or the latest published version).

C.5.8.3.1 Hardware Device and Software Security Testing for Components Required for Deployment in GSA Facilities/Networks (If any) Per GSA IT Security Procedural Guide 16-76, “Building Monitoring and Control (BMC) Systems Security Assessment Process,”, all IP addressable devices, appliances and software applications that will communicate over the GSA network shall be reviewed by GSA IT. Before any hardware, software or IT/IoT device/system is connected to its network, a security risk assessment of selected management, operational, and technical security controls is performed, to determine the extent to which the controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcome with respect to meeting the security requirements for the system. A security assessment report is produced by GSA IT, which will be provided to the PBS stakeholders and the vendor. The assessment report will allow GSA to understand and accept the risk to agency operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), agency assets, or individuals, based on the implementation of an agreed-upon set of security controls. The contractor/vendor shall therefore be held responsible for mitigating all security risks identified. Vulnerabilities shall be mitigated, within the following timeframes:

The GSA IT team performs security control reviews utilizing a systematic, repeatable approach, which is utilized to uniformly evaluate any device, application or general support system.

Once the device/application has completely gone through the remediation process and has a remediation/hardening plan in place, all other projects can use that report to configure the named device, or application accordingly. This assessment is revisited every three years, or upon release of any major new revision of the solution, at any stage when new vulnerabilities are uncovered and reported (i.e ICS-CERT advisories). The contractor(s) will therefore need to have a strategy to address evolving vulnerabilities in timelines set by GSA.

· C.5.8.3.1.2 Per M-21-07 the Federal Government will deliver information services, operate networks and access services of others using only IPv6. Starting no later than FY23, all new networked federal BMC systems must be IPv6 enabled when deployed. The intent is to phase out IPV4 for all federal BMC systems. Currently, our network and client devices are IPv6-enabled, but the applications and the systems they run on, including servers and databases are likely not capable based on their current configuration. GSA must accept only IPv6 enabled systems when deploying new networked federal BMC systems. The intent is to phase out all IPv4 systems over the next several years. IPv4 will no longer be allowed for new projects/assessments starting July 2023. Break/Fix replacements of existing (deployed) hardware should prioritize utilizing an IPv6 capable replacement when possible.

· C.5.8.3.1.3 Per the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 and M-24-04, the Federal Government will only purchase Internet of Things devices that comply with NIST SP 800-213 security requirements. Any devices provided by the contractor that meet the definition of IoT (as defined in NIST SP 800-213), must meet NIST SP 800-213 security requirements.

C.5.8.3.2 Identification and Authentication Requirements

· The vendor shall support configurable integrations with GSA operated, and government-wide operated, identity and authentication / single sign on services. The vendor shall support SAML 2.0 and/or OpenID Connect integrations. GSA will identify and provide the services upon award.

· The vendor shall support multi-factor authentication for GSA administrator users (privileged users) through integrations with a GSA managed identity and authentication service. The vendor shall support SAML 2.0 and/or OpenID Connect integrations.

C.5.8.3.3 Other Security and Privacy Requirements

· Compliance with Section 889 Part 1 and Part 2 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

· No 3rd party integrations are authorized without the expressed permission of the GSA CISO and/or Authorizing Official and an assessment and authorization of the 3rd party offering having been completed prior to the integration.

· The Contractor shall comply with GSA administrative, physical, and technical security controls to ensure that all Government’s security requirements are met. The Contractor is responsible for addressing any issues or concerns raised by PBS within five (5) workdays.

· Safeguarding Sensitive Data and Information Technology Resources

(a) In accordance with FAR 39.105 and GSAM Subpart 539.70 , this section is included in the contract.

(b) This section applies to all who access or use GSA information technology (IT) resources or sensitive data, including awardees, Contractors, subcontractors, lessors, suppliers and manufacturers.

(c) The GSA policies as identified in paragraphs (d), (e) and (f) of this section are applicable to the contract. These policies can be found at https://www.gsa.gov/directives or https://insite.gsa.gov/directives.

(d) All of the GSA policies listed in this paragraph shall be followed.

(1) CIO P 1878.3 Conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) in GSA

(2) CIO P 2100.1N GSA Information Technology (IT) Security Policy

(3) CIO P 2180.2 GSA Rules of Behavior for Handling Personally Identifiable Information (Pll)

(4) 2231.1 CIO GSA Data Release Policy

(5) CIO 9297.2C CHGE 1 GSA Information Breach Notification Policy

(e) All of the GSA policies listed in this paragraph shall be followed, when inside a GSA building or inside a GSA firewall.

(1) CIO P 2100.2B GSA Wireless Local Area Network (LAN) Security

(2) CIO 2104.1B GSA Information Technology IT General Rules of Behavior

(4) ADM 2181.1 Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12, Personal Identity Verification and Credentialing, and Background Investigations for Contractors

(5) ADM P 9732.1 E Suitability and Personnel Security

(f) The GSA Policies listed in this paragraph shall be followed. The contractor shall assume that all policies are applicable unless otherwise stipulated by the GSA Office of the Chief Information Security Officer.

(1) CIO 2101.2 GSA Enterprise Information Technology Management (ITM) Policy

(2) CIO 2105.1 D GSA Section 508: Managing Electronic and Information Technology for Individuals with Disabilities

(3) OSC 2106.2 GSA Social Media Policy

(4) CIO 2107.1 Implementation of the Online Resource Reservation Software

(5) CIO 2108.2 Software License Management

(6) CIO 2160.2B CHGE 2 GSA Electronic Messaging and Related Services

(7) CIO 2160.4A CIO Provisioning of Information Technology (IT) Devices

(8) CIO 2162.2 GSA Digital Signature Policy

(9) CIO P 2165.2 GSA Telecommunications Policy

(g) The Contractor and subcontractors shall insert the substance of this section in all subcontracts.

C.5.8.3.4 Relevant FAR Clauses

· FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

· 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards C.5.8.4 Excepted Systems Requirements (not hosted on GSA’s system infrastructure) The Contractor shall:

a. Ensure the antivirus software subscription is kept in effect and installed on all operating systems. Ensure antivirus and spyware scans are conducted monthly.

b. Ensure software installed on the workstation and or server are kept up to date and are supported by the manufacturer.

c. Ensure all Contractors provided software that has an End User License Agreement is presented to and approved by the CO or designee before that software is purchased.

d. Ensure Contractor personnel do not connect the BAS to a commercial network and the system is not accessible remotely from outside the building. In other words, if the system is not connected to the GSA network, it should not be connected to any other network/circuit (I.e Cellular, Satellite, etc.).

e. Ensure the workstation or server running building monitor and control system is not connected to the public internet (Trusted Internet requirement of the 2100.1 order). The system shall not be accessible from remotely.Additionally, the use of Cloud Hosted System with GSA data is not allowed.

f. Be responsible for keeping all workstation and server operating systems patched, including Windows (or other operating system) using the latest, supported and approved operating systems., Additionally, Java, Adobe, and all other standard software must be patched. Critical updates shall be downloaded and installed monthly. The use of end-of-life systems and application/system software that is no longer supported by the manufacturer is prohibited.

g. Ensure a complete secure data backup, including trend logs and control software, is conducted whenever a software or programming change is made but no less frequently than monthly.

h. Be responsible for software, licenses and security updates to all Contractor provided systems devices.

i. Ensure a proper Configuration Management Plan is in place for the BAS devices and applications so the system can be supported.

j. Ensure there is strong encryption on devices and applications for safeguarding sensitive data and login credentials. Maintain a directory of usernames and passwords in accordance with GSA secure password storage policy.

k. Ensure unnecessary services are disabled (e.g., FTP and Telnet) to protect the system from unnecessary access and a potential exposure point by a malicious attacker.

l. Ensure unnecessary open ports are closed or blocked to secure against unprivileged access.

m. Protect against Cross-Site Scripting by utilizing HTTPS, ensuring all cookies are marked as HTTP-Only and Secure, which is a common vulnerability in web applications where an attacker can compromise or take control of a site.

n. Ensure all certificates within the system and for applications are kept updated and signed by a trusted authority.

o. Enforce Least Privilege, where proper permissions are enforced on a device or application so that a malicious attacker cannot gain access to all data. Enforcing Least Privilege shall only allow users to access data they are allowed to see.

p. Protect against Insufficient User Access Auditing, where device or application does not have a mechanism to log/track activity by user.

q. Ensure that all proposed standard installation, operation, maintenance, updates, and patching of software do not alter the configuration settings from the approved United States Government Configuration Baseline.

r. Ensure that the use of commercially provisioned circuits to manage building systems is strictly prohibited. All circuits shall be provisioned through GSA IT.

s. Adhere to GSA-IT Security Procedural Guide, CIO-IT Security-16-76, Building Technologies Technical Reference Guide, NIST IT Security Special Publications.

t. Ensure all IP-enabled devices and applications are approved by GSA-IT Security before they are installed or connected on the GSA network.

u. Provide a network diagram of all IP-addressable devices that terminate on the GSA network to the GSA IT program managers. GSA IT shall be included in the design phase of the network infrastructure. Vendor-provided diagrams must be submitted in digital display and in an editable format, such as Microsoft Visio.

v. Provide documentation and assist GSA-IT and PBS with performing building recovery, so that systems can function on the local area network (LAN) in the event of an outage.

w. Ensure the systems (Computers, Servers, BAS hardware, etc) are not in a publicly accessible area. Areas designated for such systems must be behind a locked door with authorized personnel access only.

Section N – Building Automation Systems (BAS)

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

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

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

· All new systems integrations are required to use the approved version of Niagara N4 as the user interface. Additionally, all new IP devices must be IPV6 protocol capable, per 0MB M-21-07, Completing the Transition to Internet Protocol Version 6 (1Pv6) (2020) and GSA's Internet Protocol Version 6 ( IPv6) Policy, CIO 2120 (2022).

· Supporting Document and Guidance: Division 25 00 00 -Integrated Automation v2.0

Section O – Advanced Metering System (AMS)

· Contractors are required to install water, electric, natural gas, BTU, etc. meters if appropriate to the building systems being installed/replaced.

· For all meter installation or replacement work, contractor is required to:

· Coordinate with the R8 AMS Manager for placement of new meters

· Install meters per manufacturer’s recommendations to maintain warranty

· Confirm appropriate meter size, pipe and flange sizes, and straight runs of pipe requirements for new meters. Meter size may be different from pipe size due to the building usage and data.

· Install new Weld-o-let fittings, flanges, isolation valves, piping, hangers, supports, and insulation as needed and install a by-pass and isolation valves for the new meters if required, and space is available. Paint any new piping and add new or remove and replace insulation (if applicable).

· Check all joints, fittings, flanges and piping for leaks.

· Test operation of all new equipment.

· Make new meters operable and with complete wiring (including communication wiring) including:

· Disconnect any digital input wiring at the AMS electric meter input prior to termination. Some electric meters are located in Medium/high voltage switchgear – safety precautions shall be enforced for access or work within these enclosures (NEC/OSHA arc flash requirements).

· Coordinate with GSA prior to termination of meter communication wires.

· Remove any old associated wiring back to the source and provide neat and clean communication cable routes.

· Install wiring from new meters to the RS-485 input on the AMS electric meter.

· Meet communication wiring requirements (24 Gauge twisted shielded pair).

· Install all wiring in conduit. EMT is acceptable with set screw fittings unless building-specific requirements are more stringent. Final connections to the metering equipment can either be flexible conduit or seal-tight conduit.

· Trim each wire and/or cable to proper length to reduce the excess - Note each wire and cable should be the same length when cut.

· Daisy-chain multiple Modbus devices.

· Label each end of the communication wire with strap-on or stick-on labels.

· Complete all graphics additions/changes, all application programming, and final commissioning of new/replaced meters.

· Label all meters installed.

· Supply all calibration data sheets to the AMS R8 Manager.

· WATER METERS

· Contractor to Install (GSA Standard) Electro-Magnetic flow-type water meters.

· Install dedicated 120V power supply and disconnect switch within 6 feet.

· GAS METERS

· Install (GSA Standard) Nema 4-X Thermal Mass type Gas meters.

· Coordinate with GSA and the local gas utility provider on the shutdown of gas or proposed piping location.

· Test for leaks by utilizing a recently certified gas “sniffer” leak detector and provide leak test results.

· CHW AND HW BTU METERS

· BTU meters are required in all new and retrofit installations where there is either a central utility plant or building-specific cooling and/or heating plant(s).

· Install (GSA Standard) Energy-flow type BTU meters, including the CW and/or HW BTU meters, transducers and RTD’s.

· Test operation of the transducers, RTD’s, and BTU processor.

· Coordinate the placement of the BTU transducers with GSA and provide assistance with proper spacing at the time of commissioning prior to the pipes being insulated.

· ADVANCED ELECTRIC METERS

· Install the latest GSA Standard electric meters.

· The electric meters shall be located in compartments in the switchgear specifically designed for metering. PT’s, CT’s, shorting blocks, etc. shall be incorporated in the design and installation sized per industry standards.

· Contractor shall be responsible for coordination with GSA IT to:

· Confirm the switch and port locations for the electric meters

· Pull new Ethernet cables from the pre-determined Ethernet switch to each electric meter utilizing 600vac rated Ethernet cabling

· Obtaining the IP address, Subnet Mask, and, Gateway information from GSA IT and forward all this information to the AMS R8 Manager.

· The contractor shall be responsible for any polarity-sensitive wiring (ie. CT’s) and verify phase terminations (A B C) and use the proper color-coded insulation (Grey for 277/480vac and White for 120/240vac).

· Contractor shall be experienced in all components of electrical metering and shall be responsible for complete and operational integrity.

· Contractor must adhere to Arc Flash rules.

Section P – Building Information Modeling (BIM)

· Please coordinate all projects with bimsupport@gsa.gov for receipt of existing models, data requirements and other matters regarding BIM

· Nationally, GSA requires employing BIM in all projects in excess of Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). Contractor shall use the most current version of the following reference documents in all projects:

· National BIM, CDX and COBie Standard 2024 v.1 Copies of these documents are attached to this SoW as an appendix.

· Contractor shall provide a BIM Execution Plan (BEP) following the project team kickoff meeting and prior to commencing design/modeling work. The Contractor shall use GSA provided Revit Family (.rfa) titleblocks in all projects and fill in all blank fields. All BIM’s shall be authored in the Autodesk Revit software platform. Revit version is to be agreed upon at project initiation; generally (but not universally) GSA operates in the most current version of Revit.

· Models are to be delivered in native (.rvt) format at all project phases.The Contractor shall also submit all BIM deliverables in Navisworks (.nwc, .nwf, .nwd) format as well.

· At project completion, the Contractor shall prepare a BIM Manual, a summarized final version of the BEP that contains all pertinent information about the models delivered. The BIM Manual summarizes the final BEP so that follow-on project teams have the authoring information about the models to successfully update and modify the models with new project content.

Section Q – National Computerized Maintenance Management System (NCMMS)

The two methods for providing NCMMS update information are as follows:

· 1. COBie Playbook 2 (also called GSA CDX and COBie Data Standard)

· This is the preferred method.

· Reference documentation can be found on the COBie Playbook page on the NCMMS Central Office website. Found in the FY23 Division One Sections and Links, the GSA FY23 01 36 00 COBie template provides the required contract language for projects utilizing the COBie Playbook process.

· Projects using COBie must complete the COBie Information Delivery Plan (IDP) document including:

· COBie IDP Template

· The BIM page on Insite contains a link to the current version of the Common Data Exchange (CDX) document.

· COBie-Specific Submittals – Contractors must provide COBie export submittals for review at all pre-determined Project milestones (typically 30, 60, and 100% Design, Construction Mobilization, 60% Construction Completion, Beneficial Occupancy, and Fiscal Completion).

· 2. NCMMS Upload Template

· If data export using the COBie Playbook method is not possible, the NCMMS Central Office provides an Excel-based Upload Template. Contact the Region 8 NCMMS Program Office at project kickoff to confirm the project data delivery method.

· Contractors will not have the visibility to complete some or the required data fields and must work with the NCMMS Program Office to complete the workbook. Example Workbook Template

· Asset Record Details: Refer to the NCMMS Region 8 Asset Guide for additional details on the required/conditional record information fields.

Design Elements

Section R – Historic Preservation

· General Historic Preservation Requirements

· Design development and final construction documents must adhere to any conditions and processes set forth in related Section 106 correspondence or formal agreements governing the undertaking. Include applicable construction specialist qualification requirements for repair, restoration or replication of historic materials, as specified in GSA Competency Specifications for Preservation Construction Contractors in www.gsa.gov/historicpreservation.

· Construction execution must also allow for coordination with the preservation architect responsible for the approved preservation design solutions. Allow ample time for procurement of specialized materials required for work in restoration zones and Section 106 consultation.

· Criteria Governing Survey, Analysis, Recommendations and Design

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

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

· ADM 1020.3 GSA Historic Preservation Procedures

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

· GSA Technical Preservation Guidelines

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

· Section 106 Compliance

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

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

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

· Plans for any alterations that will result in adverse effects on historic property will require consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and interested parties. This process, initiated during concept design, includes public consultation with the goal of identifying alternatives for avoiding, minimizing, or mitigating adverse effects. Projects that will result in unavoidable adverse effects may require extended consultation to explore additional alternatives and prepare project documentation required by the SHPO.

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

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

· Preservation Architect Requirements

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

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

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

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

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

Section S – Energy Design

· Any new building equipment, systems, and components as part of design must be 20% better than the ASHRAE 90.1-2019 standard.

· For major renovations, any building equipment, systems, and components must be 30% better than ASHRAE 90.1-2019 where life cycle cost-effective.

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

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

· If alternative options are not available, equipment that meets ASHRAE 90.1-2019 Standard is the base option.

· New construction and major renovations above prospectus levels must meet 42 USC 6834 energy performance standards compared to 2003 CBECS baseline.

· Construction beginning on or after FY20 - 80% fossil fuel consumption reduction.

· Construction beginning on or after FY25 - 90% fossil fuel consumption reduction.

· Construction beginning on or after FY30 - 100% fossil fuel consumption reduction.

Section T – Electrical Design

· Arc Flash Study

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

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

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

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

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

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

Section U – Lighting Design

· Automatic Lighting Controls

· Per ASHRAE/IESNA/ANSI 90.1 Standard

· Provide ceiling-mount occupancy or vacancy sensors throughout the space in order to reduce the hours that lights are on when a space is unoccupied.

· No more than 1,000 square feet shall be controlled by any one sensor.

· Sensors must turn the lights OFF within 30 minutes of the space being vacated and feature a manual-ON or auto-ON to 50% operation option.

· Sensors must be dual-sensing (ultrasonic & infrared) to prevent inadvertently turning off while space is occupied.

· Occupancy/vacancy sensors in enclosed rooms shall continue to operate after the BAS has shut down the building at the end of the workday.

· Lighting sensors should work independently per room configuration or via a lighting control system.

· Contractor must demonstrate performance via commissioning or a function test of newly-installed equipment.

· If occupancy/vacancy sensors are not economically-preferable to the government, scheduling controls through the building automation system (BAS) is a permissible minimum alternative.

· Daylight-harvesting Controls

· Daylight-harvesting sensing and controls must be installed in accordance with ASHRAE 90.1..

· Daylight harvesting sensors can be integrated into fixtures or ceiling-mounted.

· Sensors and controls shall maintain required lighting levels in workspaces.

· Preference is given to daylight-dimming controls in atriums and within 15 feet of windows/skylights where daylight can offset lighting needs.

Section V – Mechanical Design

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

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

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

· Mechanical Equipment Change Out/Additions and Fuel/Oil Storage:…