Tab 02 Specifications Final CD 2020 04 10.pdf

US General Services Administration

Mid-Atlantic Region

Public Buildings Service – The Dow Building

100 South Independence Mall West

Philadelphia, PA 10106

Robert N. C. Nix, Sr. Federal Building

900 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19107

GSA Bldg No PA0143ZZ

Nix Federal Building

Post Office Redesign

April 10, 2020

Final CD Specifications

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GSA RWA - N1813322

Nix P.O. Renovation Philadelphia PA RWA-N1813322

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FINAL CD SPECIFICATIONS

Table of Contents

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (GSA)

011000 Summary

011400 Work Restrictions

012000 Allowances

012500 Substitution Procedures

012700 Unit Prices

012900 Payment Procedures

013000 Electronic Project Management (e-PM)

013100 Project Management & Coordination

013110 CPM Scheduling

013200 Construction Progress Documentation

013300 Submittal Procedures

013510 Historic Building Treatment Procedures

013553 Security Procedures

014000 Quality Assurance & Control

014200 References

015000 Temporary Facilities and Controls

015950 Safety and Health

016000 Product Requirements

017000 Execution Requirements

017310 Cutting and Patching

017320 Selective Demolition

017350 Fire Prevention Precautions for Hot Work

017410 Construction Indoor Air Quality Management

017419 Construction Waste Management & Disposal

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017700 Closeout Procedures

017810 Project Record Documents

017822 Operation and Maintenance Documentation

018000 General Commissioning

018119 Sustainable Design Requirements

018119.1 LEED Project Checklist / Scorecard

018200 Demonstration and Training

DIVISION 02

020100 Protection of Existing Utilities

022113 Project Survey and Layout

024113 Site Demolition

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

033000 Cast-in Place Concrete

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

042000 Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 METALS

050170.51 Decorative Metal Cleaning

051200 Structural Steel Framing

053100 Steel Decking

054000 Cold Formed Framing

055000 Metal Fabrications

057300 Decorative Metal Railings

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

061000 Rough Carpentry

062010 Finish Carpentry

064023 Interior Architectural Woodwork

064116 Plastic Laminate Clad Architectural Cabinets

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

072100 Thermal Insulation

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078100 Applied Fire Protection

078413 Penetration Firestopping

078443 Joint Firestopping

079200 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

081113 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

081416 Flush Wood Doors

083113 Access Doors and Frames

083230 Counter Shutter

084113 Aluminum Framed Storefronts

084115 Aluminum Framed Security Partitions

086530 Security Transaction Window

087100 Door Hardware

087113 Automatic Door Operators

088100 Glazing

088300 Mirrors

088700 Blast Film

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

092116 Gypsum Board Shaft Wall Assemblies

092216 Non-Structural Metal Framing

092400 Plaster Restoration

092900 Gypsum Board

093013 Ceramic Tiling

095113 Acoustical Panel Ceilings

095820 Beam and Baffle Ceiling Systems

096400 Wood Flooring

096513 Resilient Base and Accessories

096543 Linoleum Flooring

096623 Resinous Matrix Terrazzo Flooring

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096813 Tile Carpeting

097200 Wall Coverings

097513 Stone Wall Panel Repair and Replacement

098316 Sound Absorbing Spray Ceiling Finish

098433 Sound Absorbing Wall Finishes

099100 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

101100 Visual Display Surfaces

101400 Signage

102113 Solid Plastic Toilet Compartments

102219 Demountable Glazed Partitions

102600 Impact-Resistant Wall Protection

102800 Toilet Accessories

104413 Fire Protection Specialties

105113 Metal Lockers

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

122413 Roller Window Shades

123661 Solid Surfacing Countertops

124813 Entrance Mats

12600 Banquettes

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

142600 Lift

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DIVISION 21 – FIRE PROTECTION

211313 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

220800 Plumbing Commissioning

224000 Plumbing Fixtures & Equipment

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

230500 Basic Mechanical Materials & Methods

230548 Mechanical Sound and Vibration Control

230593 Testing, Adjusting & Balancing

230700 Mechanical Insulation

230800 HVAC Commissioning

230923 HVAC Instruments & Controls

232000 Building Services Piping

232116 Hydronic Piping Specialties

233113 Ductwork

233300 Air Duct Accessories

233416 Fans

233616 Air Terminal Units

232713 Air Outlets and Inlets

237000 HVAC

237213 Energy Recovery Equipment

237313 Modular Indoor Central Station AHU

238216 Heating and Cooling Air Coils

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

260050 Common Work Results for Electrical

260519 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

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260526 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

260529 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems

260533 Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems

260544 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Electrical Raceways and Cabling

260553 Identification for Electrical Systems

260800 Electrical Commissioning

260923 Lighting Control Devices

262416 Panelboards

262726 Wiring Devices

262813 Fuses

262816 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers

262913 Manual and Magnetic Motor Controllers

263353 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply

265119 LED Interior Lighting

265213 Emergency and Exit Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

270526 Grounding and Bonding for Communications

270536 Cable Trays for Communications Systems

270553 Identification for Communication Systems

271100 Communications Equipment Room Fittings

271116 Communications Racks, Frames and Enclosures

271313 Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling

271323 Communications Copper Backbone Cabling

271533 Communications Audio-Video Cabling

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

283111 Digital Addressable Fire Alarm

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DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

311000 Site Preparation

312500 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control

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SECTION 011000 – SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Name and Location:

Nix Post Office Renovation 900 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19107

B. Project Summary Description:

Constructed in 1937, Nix is a masonry office building situated in the central business district of Philadelphia. It comprises 6 stories above grade and one story below grade. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is in the Art Moderne/Art Deco style.

The building is mixed use, functioning as a courthouse, office building and originally as a postal facility. The primary tenants include the US Bankruptcy Courts, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the US District Courts, and the Executive Office of Immigration Review. The United States Post Office (USPS) vacated the Nix Federal Building as of October 2017.

The current project consists of renovations to approximately 46,500 sf on the first floor and mezzanine of the Nix Federal Building formerly occupied by the Post Office.

Proposed renovations include the following general scope:

a. New exterior ramps and modifications to the existing revolving door entries.

b. Demolition of all non-load bearing partitions in the back-of-house.

c. Repairs to the existing historic Lobby and selected finishes in the back-of-house work areas.

d. New bullet resistant glazing in the Lobby and bullet resistant service windows for transactions with the public.

e. New offices and support spaces in the former work area. These include a training room, meeting rooms, processing rooms, and a large open area with workstations, as well as restrooms, mechanical and storage spaces.

f. The small mezzanine served by two existing stairs accommodates a break room, additional unassigned offices, training room, meeting room, and restrooms.

g. A new lift will provide access to the mezzanine.

h. New partitions are a mix of gypsum wallboard and furniture glazing systems.

i. Ceilings are generally ACT and exposed structure with some gyp board soffits.

j. Floors are a mix of refinished existing wood floors, carpet, sheet linoleum and porcelain tile.

k. Acoustic treatments include spray acoustic, fabric wrapped panels and felt wall panels.

l. Limited millwork at two kitchenettes, information desk, service and restroom counters.

m. Existing building systems are being replaced or modified to serve the new layout and function including new AHUs, new ductwork, new FCUs, new lighting, new power and teldata, and revised fire protection.

n. Security equipment and systems and selected door hardware will be provided by the tenant.

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C. Architect: The term Architect refers to the project designer. The Architect's status relative to the construction will be stated in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to the pre-construction conference. The project was designed by:

Mills + Schnoering Architects, LLC 200 Forrestal Road, Princeton NJ 08540

D. Project Delivery Method: Traditional: Design, Bid, Build

E. Project Design Team

1. Civil Engineer

Langan Engineering 1818 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103

2. Structural Engineer Keast & Hood 400 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

3. Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Engineer Henry Adams 600 Baltimore Ave., Suite 400 Baltimore, MD 21204

4. Fire Protection Engineer Jensen Hughes 3610 Commerce Drive, Suite 617 Baltimore, MD 21227

5. Lighting Designer The Lighting Practice Public Ledger Building 600 Chestnut Street Suite 772 Philadelphia, PA 19106

6. Acoustician K2 Audio, LLC 57778 Central Avenue, Suite 225 Boulder, CO 80301

7. LEED Consultant AHA Consulting Engineers 24 Hartwell Avenue, 3rd Floor Lexington, MA 02421

F. Construction Manager as Advisor (CMa)

1. AFG Group

950 Herndon Parkway, Suite 200 Herndon, VA 20170

G. See GSA’s Partnering with the Public Building Service Policy dated March 5, 2014.

H. Commissioning Agent

1. GPI

52 Glenmaura National Blvd, Suite 302 Scranton, PA 18505

I. The Contracting Officer for the project is:

1. Soma Koth

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1.2 WORK BY OTHER CONTRACTORS

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

B. There is a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause which always trumps the specification.

1.5 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

C. Existing structures will remain in place.

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

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 011400 - WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

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

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

1. All personnel must receive appropriate security clearance to work on the site.

2. All contractor access will be from the loading dock.

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

a. It is anticipated that there will sufficient space within the project limits for storage, but if additional space is required, it is possible that a space in the basement could be provided on a temporary basis.

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

5. Deliveries to the loading dock shall be scheduled through the Building Management; a minimum of 48 hours’ notice shall be required.

a. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of material and equipment on site. Deliveries shall be immediately off loaded and the truck removed from the dock within 1 hour. In the event that deliveries are anticipated to require the use of the loading dock for more than one hour, the General Contractor shall coordinate with the Building Manager and the building’s representative, and the building’s O & M contractor.

b. The Building Manager and the building’s O & M contractor shall be notified at least two working days in advance of all deliveries. After hours deliveries are possible, but may be subject to additional requirements if the Security staff needs to provide access.

c. There are restrictions on truck sizes and trucks may not block the alley.

6. All loud and disruptive work will be scheduled in advance to minimize disruptions.

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

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

9. The contractor shall be non-disruptive to the tenants of the complex, and shall not endanger them in any fashion.

10. Contractor's storage and related activities must take place in the work area only.

11. The Contractor is responsible for removing all trash, tools and equipment from the

Government property. The Contractor shall leave the work site in an acceptable state at the end of each workday.

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12. Use of the existing loading areas will be shared with Government activities. Its use, including for stake body for debris removal, shall be scheduled with security personnel, Building management and the government CMa.

13. Contractors shall remove their trash and construction debris from the building daily;

space constraints limit the size of dumpsters allowed. The delivery of dumpsters must be coordinated with Building Management and scheduled 72 hours in advance so as not to interfere with other ongoing construction projects.

14. Use of the existing building freight elevator shall not limit or disturb its use by other contractors engaged in other work in the facility. Any construction activities anticipated to require exclusive use of the freight elevator for more than 1 hour shall be coordinated with building management.

15. All supplies must be screened at the complex

a. All materials may be subject to inspection at the construction site.

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

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

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

19. There is no parking for contractors unless authorized by Building Management. One parking space in the Nix parking lot may be dedicated for this project for contractor or subcontractor employees on site during night time hours only; if parking is available, GSA will provide a parking pass for display on the dashboard.. Limited parking spaces may be available from 5:30pm to 5:00am; coordinate with Building Management.. No parking shall be available to the Contractor during daytime hours. Contractor and Contractor's employees shall make their own arrangements for vehicle parking off site as needed otherwise.

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

21. No apparatus with an open flame is allowed to be used within the facility without the prior receipt of a hot work permit. Hot Work permits shall coordinated through Building Representative.

22. Permits: Refer to FAR 52.236-7

23. 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.

24. Coordinate with the Government CM (AFG) for site access.

25. Coordinate with the Government CM (AFG) on correct response procedures for any building system alarms occurring during or resulting from the construction process.

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

27. Protect building site from flying debris.

28. Site visits: The AFG team is responsible for arranging site visit requests to the Nix building. Please refer to the contact information below:

a. Contacts?

29. Photography inside of occupied spaces or restricted areas is strictly prohibited without prior consent of the Building Manager.

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30. The scope of work includes selected activities in portions of the building (basement) that will be occupied and in use during construction.

31. When working inside occupied offices or restricted access areas, the contractor and all of the contractor's representatives shall retain the required door and lockset positions, i.e.

locked or unlocked; open or closed, and ensure doors and locks are in the same position upon departure of the work area as they were upon entry.

32. Contractor shall maintain the work area from dust and debris generated by the work. Any file cabinets, cubicle work surfaces and carpet tiles shall be dust-free at the completion of each night's work.

1.2 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY

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

b. The Government reserves the right to occupy, place, and install equipment in completed areas of the building prior to Substantial Completion, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. The Government's installation of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

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

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

c. Courtroom operations will have priority in any anticipated utility shutdowns.

1.3 WORKING HOURS

a. Government Occupied Hours: Government personnel are scheduled to occupy the building during the following hours: Normal operating hours are 7AM TO 5 PM Monday through Friday,

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

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

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

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

e. Work accomplished during Government Unoccupied Hours shall be performed at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor shall submit a proposed schedule and gain the Contracting Officer's approval at least 48 hours before proceeding with any work during Government Unoccupied Hours.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 012100 - ALLOWANCES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements governing allowances.

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

B. Types of allowance items may include the following :

1. Lump-sum allowance items.

2. Unit-price allowance items.

3. Quantity allowance items.

1.3 SELECTION AND PURCHASE

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

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

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

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1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

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

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

1.6 COORDINATION

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

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

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

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

1.7 ADJUSTMENT OF ALLOWANCE ITEMS

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

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

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

Return damaged or defective products to manufacturer for replacement.

3.2 PREPARATION

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

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3.3 SCHEDULE OF ALLOWANCE ITEMS

1. See Section 012700 Unit Prices for list of allowances.

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SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

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SECTION 012500 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for substitutions.

B. Related Sections:

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

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

3. Divisions 02 through 49 Sections for specific requirements and limitations for substitutions.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

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

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

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

1.4 SUBMITTALS for Cause or Convenience:

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

1. Substitution Request Form: Coordinate with ePM.

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

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

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

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

Indicate deviations, if any, from the Work specified.

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

d. Samples, where applicable or requested.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

1.7 PROCEDURES

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBSTITUTIONS

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

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

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

b. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

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

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

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

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

g. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

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

B. Substitutions for Convenience: The Contracting Officer (CO) will consider requests for substitution if received within 30 days after the Notice to Proceed. Requests received after that time may be considered or rejected at discretion of the Contracting Officer (CO) or the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

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

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

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

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

d. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

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

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

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

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

h. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

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

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SECTION 012700 - UNIT PRICES

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. Unit price is defined in the Agreement.

1.1 PROCEDURES

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

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

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 UNIT PRICE ITEM SCHEDULE

Item Description Unit of Measurement Allowance

1 Additional duplex receptacle -uncontrolled

Provide additional backbox, mud ring, receptacle, wall plate, conduit, wiring, fittings, supports, hangers, etc. to provide a complete installation from the receptacle to a nearby circuit in the area or a spare circuit breaker.

cost per receptacle installed, including 50ft of conduit/wiring

Include an additional 10 receptacles in addition to what is shown on the documents.

2 Additional duplex receptacle - controlled, half-switched

Provide additional backbox, mud ring, receptacle, wall plate, conduit, wiring, fittings, supports, hangers, etc. to provide a complete installation from the receptacle to a nearby circuit in the area or a spare circuit breaker.

cost per receptacle installed, including 50ft of conduit/wiring

Include an additional 10 receptacles in addition to what is shown on the documents.

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3 Additional Quad receptacle -uncontrolled

Provide additional backbox, mud ring, receptacle, wall plate, conduit, wiring, fittings, supports, hangers, etc. to provide a complete installation from the receptacle to a nearby circuit in the area or a spare circuit breaker.

cost per receptacle installed, including 50ft of conduit/wiring

Include an additional 5 receptacles in addition to what is shown on the documents.

4 Additional Quad receptacle - controlled, half-switched

Provide additional backbox, mud ring, receptacle, wall plate, conduit, wiring, fittings, supports, hangers, etc. to provide a complete installation from the receptacle to a nearby circuit in the area or a spare circuit breaker.

cost per receptacle installed, including 50ft of conduit/wiring

Include an additional 5 receptacles in addition to what is shown on the documents.

5 Additional data outlet -single jack

Provide additional backbox, mud ring, data outlet, wall plate, conduit, cabling, fittings, supports, hangers, etc. to provide a complete installation from the outlet to a patch panel in a rack.

cost per outlet installed, including 150ft of cabling

Include an additional 10 outlets in addition to what is shown on the documents.

6 Additional phone outlet - single jack

Provide additional backbox, mud ring, phone outlet, wall plate, conduit, cabling, fittings, supports, hangers, etc. to provide a complete installation from the outlet to a patch panel in a rack.

cost per outlet installed, including 150ft of cabling

Include an additional 10 outlets in addition to what is shown on the documents.

7 Additional occupancy sensor wall switch -switching type

Provide additional backbox, mud ring, switch, wall plate, conduit, wiring, fittings, supports, hangers, etc. to provide a complete installation from the switch to a nearby circuit and luminaire in the area.

cost per switch installed, including 25ft of conduit/wiring

Include an additional 2 switches in addition to what is shown on the documents.

9 Additional occupancy sensor wall switch - 0-

10V dimming type

Provide additional backbox, mud ring, switch, wall plate, conduit, wiring, fittings, supports, hangers, etc. to provide a complete installation from the switch to a nearby circuit and luminaire in the area.

cost per switch installed, including 25ft of conduit/wiring

Include an additional 2 switches in addition to what is shown on the

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10 Additional Low-voltage digital lighting system switch

Provide additional backbox, mud ring, switch, wall plate, conduit, wire, fittings, supports, hangers, etc. to provide a complete installation from the switch to a nearby lighting control system device cost per switch installed, including 25ft of conduit/wiring

Include an additional 2 switches in addition to what is shown on the documents.

11 Additional Low-voltage digital lighting system occupancy sensors -ceiling mounted

Provide additional backbox, mud ring, sensor, conduit, cabling, fittings, supports, hangers, etc. to provide a complete installation from the sensor to a nearby lighting control system device.

cost per sensor installed, including 25ft of conduit/wiring

Include an additional 5 sensors in addition to what is shown on the documents.

12 Lighting control system

- relay pack for switched loads

Provide additional backbox, mud ring, relay pack, conduit, cabling, fittings, supports, hangers, etc. to provide a complete installation from the sensor to a nearby lighting control system device.

cost per relay pack installed, including 25ft of conduit/wiring

Include an additional 5 relay packs in addition to what is shown on the documents.

13 Lighting control system

- relay pack for 0-10V loads

Provide additional backbox, mud ring, relay pack, conduit, cabling, fittings, supports, hangers, etc. to provide a complete installation from the sensor to a nearby lighting control system device.

cost per relay pack installed, including 25ft of conduit/wiring

Include an additional 5 relay packs in addition to what is shown on the documents.

14 Lighting control system

- relay pack for switched UL924 emergency loads

Provide additional backbox, mud ring, relay pack, conduit, cabling, fittings, supports, hangers, etc. to provide a complete installation from the sensor to a nearby lighting control system device.

cost per relay pack installed, including 25ft of conduit/wiring

Include an additional 5 relay packs in addition to what is shown on the documents.

15 Lighting control system

- relay pack for dimmed UL924 emergency loads

Provide additional backbox, mud ring, relay pack, conduit, cabling, fittings, supports, hangers, etc. to provide a complete installation from the sensor to a nearby lighting control system device.

cost per relay pack installed, including 25ft of conduit/wiring

Include an additional 5 relay packs in addition to what is shown on the

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16 Lighting control system

- relay pack for receptacle control

Provide additional backbox, mud ring, relay pack, conduit, cabling, fittings, supports, hangers, etc. to provide a complete installation from the sensor to a nearby lighting control system device.

cost per relay pack installed, including 25ft of conduit/wiring

Include an additional 5 relay packs in addition to what is shown on the documents.

17 Provide additional illuminated exit sign

Provide additional backbox, mud ring, exit sign, conduit, cabling, fittings, supports, hangers, etc. to provide a complete installation from the exit sign to a nearby emergency lighting circuit.

cost per exit sign installed, including 50ft of conduit/wiring

Include an additional 5 exit signs in addition to what is shown on the documents

18 Provide additional photoluminescent exit sign

Provide additional exit sign and mounting hardware to provide a complete installation.

cost per exit sign installed Include an additional 2 exit signs in addition to what is shown on the documents

19 Ductwork Provide additional ductwork cost per pound None

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SECTION 012900 - PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

1.2 DEFINITIONS

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

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

1.3 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Coordination: Submit completed Schedule of Values and cost loaded critical path method schedule no later than 14 calendar days prior to scheduled date of initial Requests for Payment.

B. Format and Content: Contractor shall submit a Schedule of Values to the government for approval. SOV shall be detailed and address all salient features of work to allow for easy determination of work in place. Mobilization, General Conditions, Environmental (asbestos/lead), and Project Closeout should be included and represent reasonable costs. Supervision, overhead, profit, bond, and other intangible costs are to be part of and included into the salient work elements. Unit priced work shall also be separate lines.

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

a. Project Name

b. Project Number

c. Project Location, City, State

d. Base Contract Number

e. Task Order Number

f. Modification Number

g. GSA Project Manager

h. Contractor's Name and contact information

i. Date of submittal

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

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

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

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

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

Include total cost and proportionate share of general overhead and profit for each item. (i.e. no stand alone item for Overhead, and Profit)

d. Modifications that affect value.

e. Update affected work branches and subordinate line items and

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

Modifications result in a change in the Contract Sum

g. Line item for mobilization and de-mobilization

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

3. Each item in the Schedule of Values and Requests for Payment shall be complete.

Temporary facilities and other major cost items that are not direct cost of actual work-in-place may be shown either as separate line items in the schedule of values or distributed as general overhead expense, at the government's option.

4. Revise and update workbook in ePM with all items affecting scope, schedule or cost and resubmit within 14 calendar days as coordinated with project manager or contracting officer.

Contractor shall provide a final as-built schedule at project completion. Update affected work branches and subordinate line items and resubmit the schedule of values before the next Request for Payment when Modifications result in a change in the Contract Sum

1.4 REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT

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

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

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

C. Payment Request Times: Submit Request for Payment to GSA by the 25th day of the month.

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

1. Submit one paper draft copy (aka pencil copy) of Request for Payment to be reviewed by and agreed upon the construction manager (AFG), inspector and COR prior to formal electronic submission. Construction progress report and payrolls must be current prior to submission. Provide documentation evidencing the cost of work performed to be included in the Request for Payment. Resolve questions resulting from GSA review of draft Request for Payment and construction progress report prior to submitting Request for Payment.

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

1. Entries shall match data on the schedule of values and Contractor's construction schedule. Use updated schedules if revisions were made.

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

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

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

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

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

Match amount requested with amounts indicated on documentation.

3. Provide summary documentation for stored materials…