USR_v3_3_6-18-20.pdf

Universal Scope Requirements V3.3 – 6.18.2020

Universal Scope Requirements V3.3 - 6.18.2020

(Mandatory Requirements that Accompany all Scope of Work Templates) Note: This document accompanies the PBS-P100. The P100 remains the paramount guidance document. This document serves to clarify and expand upon certain requirements within the P100.

Contents

REQUIREMENTS for ALL Projects (Construction, Design & Design/Build)

A. Safety and Health Program B. Asbestos (Pre-Alteration Assessments) C. Lead Containing Paint / Lead Based Paint D. Fire & Life Safety E. Accessibility (ABAAS) F. Green Purchasing G. Construction Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan H. Construction Waste Diversion

REQUIREMENTS IF APPLICABLE (Remove any not needed)

I. Site Work (Stormwater/Erosion, Soil Disturbance, and Utility Locates) J. Historical Preservation K. Commissioning (for all new AHUs or all new building system equipment) L. GSA IT Network M. Building Automation Systems (BAS) N. Advanced Metering System (AMS) O. Building Information Modelling (BIM) P. Sustainable Environmental Management System (SEMS) Q. Rebates

REQUIREMENTS IF APPLICABLE for DESIGN & DESIGN/BUILD Projects only

R. Energy Design S. Electrical Design T. Lighting Design U. Mechanical Design and Fuel Storage V. Seismic Safety Design W. Physical Security Performance Attributes X. Water-Efficient & Pollinator-friendly Landscaping

References

Requirements for ALL Projects

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 conduct of the work.

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.

1. 29 CFR Part 1910: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry and Health Standards.

2. 29 CFR Part 1926: OSHA "Safety and Health Regulations for Construction"

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

Workplace Safety

The Contractor shall submit for approval a written Project Safety and Health Program, including but not limited to the following:

1. Occupational Noise Exposure

2. Fall Protection

3. Personnel Protective Equipment

4. Control of Hazardous Energy

5. Electrical Safety Related Work

Practices

6. Lead

7. Asbestos

8. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

9. Respiratory Protection

10. Confined spaces

11. Hazard Communication

Contractor shall additionally submit firm's general safety plan at the pre-construction conference listing emergency procedures and contact persons with home addresses and telephone numbers.

Section B – Asbestos (Pre-Alteration Assessments) Asbestos Pre-Alteration Assessments o In order to comply with 40 CFR 61.145(a), 41 CFR 102-80.15(c), Section 1.9.4.1.2 of the GSA PBS-P100, and Appendix A of PBS 1000.1, 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 have not been previously analyzed and may be disturbed by the proposed renovation or demolition activity. GSA will provide any available relevant documentation related to the proposed demolition/renovation activity. Copies of the pre-alteration assessment report shall be provided to the GSA Project Manager, Building Manager, and Regional Industrial Hygienist.

o The following pre-alteration assessment requirements shall be adhered to:

Destructive sampling of materials that will be disturbed as a result of the proposed project is authorized. Sample holes shall be temporarily patched or covered with putty, tape, etc. Any residual debris generated as a result of the sampling shall be cleaned up and removed.

The assessment shall be conducted in accordance with the "Project Design Survey" requirements of ASTM E2356 - 14 Standard Practice for

Comprehensive Building Asbestos Surveys and pursuant with applicable federal, state and local regulations.

Assessment and sampling protocols per ASTM E2356 – 14, AHERA sampling protocols at 40 CFR 763.86, and state/local asbestos regulations shall be followed with the following exception:

(i) For Miscellaneous Materials, a minimum of two (2) samples per each

Homogeneous Area (HA) shall be collected.

o The following sample analysis methodologies shall be used:

Bulk samples shall not be composited for analysis and shall be analyzed by polarized light microscopy (PLM) via EPA Method EPA/600/R-93/116.

Progressive sampling (i.e. positive stop) for each homogenous area (HA) is allowed.

All separable layers within a bulk sample shall be analyzed and reported individually. Drywall samples shall be reported both by layers for OSHA compliance as well as a composite sample as allowed by federal EPA NESHAP regulations.

If a sample of friable asbestos is estimated to be 1% or less asbestos by PLM via EPA/600/R-93/116, the sample shall be re-analyzed by EPA/600/R- 93/116 with a 400-Point Count. If a result obtained by point count is different from a result obtained by visual estimation, the point count result shall be used. Tar impregnated samples do not have to be point counted.

Asbestos bulk sample analysis shall be performed by an accredited analytical laboratory that participates in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) for asbestos bulk sample analysis.

o A written assessment report shall be provided and contain the following content at a minimum:

The name and address of the building, structure of facility that was inspected.

If less than the entire building, structure, or facility was inspected, the exact location of the area or component(s) inspected shall be listed.

The certified asbestos building inspector’s name, signature, contact information, individual certification number, and state Asbestos Consulting Firm name and registration number (if applicable).

The date(s) the inspection/assessment was performed.

General description of building and its physical components, dates of construction and any known renovations, and description of mechanical systems such as HVAC and plumbing systems.

Description of assessment protocols, sample collection and analytical procedures

Summary of findings and table including material description / HA / location in building / sample numbers / asbestos content / estimated quantities / friability / material condition-assessment

Summary of determined or assumed ACM materials that would be disturbed by proposed project activities and recommendations. Contractor shall also denote any non-ACM materials that would still be OSHA regulated (1% asbestos or less).

Figures

(i) Site location figure

(ii) Sample location figure(s)

(iii) Extent of each HA determined or assumed ACM figure(s)

Photographic log with representative photos of each HA determined or assumed to be ACM Field notes Laboratory data packages / lab accreditations / chain-of-custody documentation Inspector and firm certifications

Potential Disturbance or Removal Asbestos Containing Materials o 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 Team for guidance.

o 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)

41 CFR 102-80.15: GSA Federal Management Regulation, Real Property, Safety and Environmental Management

State and local asbestos control statutes and regulations

GSA PBS 1000.1 Asbestos Policy o 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.

o Contractor shall provide a written method of procedure (MOP) or asbestos abatement project design, as applicable, describing types, quantities and locations of asbestos to be removed; controls and work methods; phasing; disposal, etc. for GSA review and approval.

Specification of Asbestos-Free Building Materials o 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 All coatings and paints in buildings built prior to 1978 are suspected to be lead containing.

For alteration and demolition projects that require sanding, burning, welding, scraping, or otherwise impacting painted or coated surfaces in such buildings, the impacted paints or coats shall either assume to be lead containing and managed as such OR have representative chip samples collected by a qualified individual and submitted to an accredited analytical laboratory for analysis by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) via EPA Method SW-846-7000B.

The OSHA Lead in Construction Standard 29 CFR 1926.62 applies to disturbance of any paint or coating with any detectable concentration of lead. Any project that disturbs assumed or confirmed lead-containing paint must comply with this standard. Lead-containing paint that is intact and in good condition need not be abated unless required for alteration or demolition.

Lead-based paint (>0.5% by weight) shall be abated in child care centers. Refer to Section

10.1.10 of PBS-P140 for specific details.

Lead-based paint in child occupied facilities (child care centers) and pre-1978 target housing (GSA-owned or maintained residential dwellings) shall be managed in accordance with 24 CFR 35 and 40 CFR 745 “Lead-Based Paint Poisoning in Certain Residential Structures.”

All lead containing debris shall be double bagged in 6-millimeter, labeled polyethylene bags, containerized, and transported and properly disposed of off-site at an appropriate facility.

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 all applicable requirements of Chapter 7 of the P-100 for Fire and Life Safety o Note: A registered Fire Protection Engineer is required in section 7.3

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 – Green Purchasing Key Sustainable Products (KSPs) o Any of the five materials listed below that are purchased and/or installed as part of this project must comply with their respective sustainability standards.

o Contractor shall submit product data for each material used demonstrating compliance with the standard prior to install.

http://www.access-board.gov/ada-aba/final.cfm

Product Sustainability Standard Required Submittal

Nylon carpet NSF 140 Gold certification AND

≥ 10% post-consumer recovered content

Product literature showing NSF Gold logo AND

Certification of recovered content by reputable 3rd party

Interior latex paint

≤ 50 grams per liter (g/L) VOCs post-tint (SCAQMD Rule 1113 standard)

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

Gypsum board

Greenguard Gold certification OR

0 g/L VOCs

Product sheet

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

Acoustical ceiling tiles

Meets ALL of the following:

California Section 01350 standard for low- VOC materials

Total recycled content ≥ 20%

Recyclable in a closed loop process

USDA Certified BioPreferred

Environmental Product Declaration

(EPD) AND

Product sheet for USDA Certified BioPreferred

Concrete (ready-mix and site-mix)

≥ 15% fly ash OR

≥ 25% ground granulated blast-furnace (GGBF) slag

Letter from the supplier

Non-Key Sustainable Products o In addition to the KSPs, all other interior finishes must meet the baseline environmental requirements specified in the most current GSA P100 facilities standards, Chapter 3, Architecture and Interior Design.

o Sustainability requirements for specific interior finishes and construction materials may also be found at www.sftool.gov o Contractor shall submit product data for each finish material used demonstrating compliance

Water-Efficient Products (Plumbing Fixtures) o Purchase/install only water-conserving products, such as WaterSense and FEMP-designated products

Energy Efficient Products & Appliances (if applicable) o Any appliances (refrigerators, dishwashers, etc.) purchased by GSA and/or under

GSA-operational control must be energy-efficient, meeting standards such as:

Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star-labeled Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) designated Other similar energy-efficient certifications o Contractor must provide proof of compliance (standard construction submittal) for applicable products, equipment replacements, and installations

Refrigerants Phase Out (if applicable) o If any equipment/components are being replaced that contain ozone-depleting HCFC and HFC compounds and/or high GWP chemicals, these must be replaced with equipment containing non-HCFC and/or non-HFC refrigerants and/or SNAP-approved substitutes o Accordingly, contractors shall comply with the Title VI of the Federal Clean Air Act AND 40 CFR Part 82 http://www.sftool.gov/

Section G – 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:

o Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) modifications o Demolition o Paints, sealants, adhesives, etc. (commonly referred to as "wet work") o Anything else affecting indoor air quality

The Construction IAQ Management Plan shall meet the following criteria:

o 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 o Control pollution sources Isolate areas of work to prevent contamination Pressure differentials shall be used where feasible to prevent migration of dust/contaminants o Protect existing building HVAC systems including

Shutting down systems where possible Protecting supply & return ducts within the work area by covering or filtering Filtration media shall be installed to protect ductwork and/or equipment used during the construction process using a minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) 8 at each return air grille, per ASHRAE Standard 52.2-1999

Replace all filtration media immediately prior to occupancy o Suppress dust

Apply wetting agents and/or sweeping compounds Interrupt dust pathways via dust curtains or temporary enclosures Pre-clean any dust-covered materials that will be disturbed during demo using an effective dust-collecting method (such as damp cloth, wet mop, etc.)

and immediately bag, seal and remove this refuse from the project area o Protect materials Develop a Sequence of Finish Installation Plan highlighting measures to reduce the absorption of VOCs by materials that act as ‘sinks’ Protect absorptive materials from moisture damage both when stored on-site prior to install and after installation o Immediately prior to occupancy, perform

An outside air flush out of the building (or of the immediate project area) OR Pre-occupancy air-quality testing o Plan must be approved by GSA

Section H – Construction Waste Diversion Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Protocol o C&D waste is defined as non-hazardous waste generated by construction or demolition activities (such as furniture, appliances, carpet, sheetrock, fixtures, etc.)

o Unless otherwise specified, all C&D waste material becomes the property of the contractor and shall be disposed of outside Government facilities and land.

o Contractor shall provide dumpsters as necessary to handle all C&D waste. The location of these dumpsters will need to be coordinated with GSA at the start of the project. The contractor shall be responsible for the transportation of the waste material to a landfill as well as any disposal costs. The contractor shall not stockpile demolition debris for more than 48 hours (outside a dumpster).

o Contractor shall dispose of C&D waste at least monthly, in a legal manner, at a public or private dumping area.

o Contractor must document disposal as outlined in the section below “Required Submittals and Reporting Requirements”.

Minimum C&D Waste Diversion requirement is 50 percent o The contractor shall employ processes to ensure the project generates as little waste as possible due to over-packaging, error, poor planning/layout, breakage, contamination, damage from weather, etc.

o Diversion is defined as diverting materials from landfills and incinerators via methods such as recycling, reuse, repurposing, scrap, or donation o Contractor shall use all reasonable means divert as much C&D waste as possible and is encouraged to exceed the to 50 percent minimum o Diversion rates are calculated at end-of-project by weight of total non-hazardous waste generated by the project

Required Submittals and Reporting Requirements o Waste Management Plan: To demonstrate compliance, contractor shall submit a

Waste Management Plan within 14 days of Notice to Proceed including:

List of the recycling facilities, reuse facilities, municipal waste landfills and other disposal area(s) to be used Name, location, and phone number of each facility listed A copy of permit or license for each facility listed Identify materials that cannot be recycled or reused. Provide explanation or justification why they may not.

Plan may require revision and resubmission per GSA review and comment Approval of Contractor’s Plan does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for compliance with applicable environmental regulations o Waste Reduction Calculations

Before Substantial Completion, submit calculated end-of-project rates for salvage, recycling, and disposal as a percentage of total waste generated o Waste and Diversion Records Recycling and Processing Facility Records: Indicate receipt and acceptance of recyclable waste by facilities licensed to accept them Landfill and Incinerator Disposal Records: Indicate receipt and acceptance of waste by landfills and incinerator facilities licensed to accept them Include manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and invoices Upload C&D data into ePM using the Master C&D Waste Report OR another approved tracking method (if the project falls below the KPI threshold for the year the project was completed)

REQUIREMENTS IF APPLICABLE (Remove any not needed)

Section I – Site Work (Stormwater/Erosion, Soil Disturbance and Utility Locates) Stormwater and Erosion Control o For any project with potential to impact stormwater or the storm sewer system, follow all local codes/regulations.

o An erosion control/stormwater management plan will be a required as well as a dewatering permit as applicable. Standard Operating Procedures will be provided.

Consult GSA Project Manager for additional information.

o For projects involving ≥5,000 SF exterior site redevelopment, contact the Office of Facilities Management Environmental Programs Group and Guiding Principles Team and for guidance on procedure and required forms.

Safe Digging o Contractor shall follow all local codes/regulations for safe digging and construction dewatering. Contact the local municipality for applicable requirements.

Soil Disturbance Permit – Projects on the Denver Federal Center (DFC) o Contractor shall obtain a Soil Disturbance Permit prior to performing any excavation or soil disturbing work on the DFC. Permits are issued by GSA’s Environmental Protection Group (EPG) and reference any soil contamination in the area, which may require a health and safety plan. Consult GSA project manager for additional information.

Utility Locates o Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining public and private utility locates prior to performing any excavation activities. Payment of fees associated with utility locates are the responsibility of the contractor and must be including in proposal submission.

o Projects on the DFC The DFC has pre-approved locate contractors that must be used for private utility locates.

All utility locate information shall be provided to GSA. Any change to existing, addition of new, and/or discovery of known or previously unknown or abandoned utilities will require as-builts and geomapping of said utility.

Standard Operating Procedures will be provided.

Section J – Historical Preservation General Historic Preservation Requirements o 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.

o 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.

Criteria Governing Survey, Analysis, Recommendations and Design o 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:

http://www.gsa.gov/historicpreservation

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

ADM 1020.3 GSA Historic Preservation Procedures

GSA P100 Facilities Standards, provisions on Alterations to Historic Buildings for each applicable design category

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 o 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.

o 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.

o Submit for RHPO review and concurrence a completed 106 Compliance Form (or equivalent information) 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.

o 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.

o 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.

o Projects involving substantive 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, the National Environmental Protect Act , 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 o 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 http://www.cr.nps.gov/local-law/arch_stnds_9.htm and GSA Qualification requirements for Preservation Architects

Section K – Commissioning 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 preparation of operational personnel

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) needs to be hired prior to or in conjunction with design team. CxA can help write requirements for the design team RFP.

o Depending on project size, the CxA will 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 o Contractor must create/submit the commissioning plan, process and documenting procedure prior to the start of installation or construction o This plan must be approved by the Commissioning Authority (CxA) and GSA R8

Energy Team prior to the commencement of work o The level of commissioning should be appropriate to the scope, size, and complexity of the project as determined by the CxA o Cx must be conducted after all equipment and system components are installed and prior to project completion acceptance o Cx shall comply with P‐100, GSA Building Commissioning Guide, and ASHRAE 202 as appropriate to the scope

Commissioning Documentation o Cx documentation shall demonstrate and confirm equipment and/or systems were properly installed and are in functioning order and meet the project intent o Cx documentation requires submission to the CxA for approval and GSA R8 Energy

Team after all commissioning activities are finished

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

o 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.

http://www.cr.nps.gov/local-law/arch_stnds_9.htm

Section L – GSA IT Network Any Internet Protocol (IP) devices/equipment (i.e. 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

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

Supporting Documents and Guidance

1. 140416 Telecommunications Distribution Design Guide (Building Technologies

Technical Ref Guide) https://insite.gsa.gov/portal/mediaId/664598/fileName/Building_Technologies_Techni cal_Reference_Guide_v12_092916.action

2. Security Language for IT Acquisition Efforts CIO-09-48

3. 140416 Telecommunications Distribution Design Guide

4. Technology Policy for PBS-Owned Buildings Monitoring & Control Systems

Section M – Building Automation Systems (BAS) All Mechanical/HVAC/Lighting 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 Region 8 BAS standards.

Any IP devices added to the GSA Network must be approved devices on the GSA remediated devices list (see Section L – GSA IT Network). All equipment 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 Region 8 BAS team. Integration into the BAS and with the GSA network shall be coordinated with the GSA Region 8 BAS team.

Supporting Documents and Guidance

1. 140416 Telecommunications Distribution Design Guide

2. 2010_P100_Final Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service (PBS-P100)

3. GSA PBS FMSP BAS Enterprise Software Specification - Version 4_0 20141015

4. GSA PBS FMSP Open Protocol Implementation Guide - BACnet - v1_0_0_FINAL

5. GSA PBS FMSP Smart Building Technology Guide v0_0_3

6. GSA Data Normalization for Building Automation Systems v2.4(R8)

Section N – Advanced Metering System (AMS) Contractors are required to install water, electric, natural gas, etc. meters if appropriate to the building systems being installed/replaced

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

o Coordinate with the R8 AMS Manager for placement of new meters o Install meters per manufacturer’s recommendations to maintain warranty o Confirm the appropriate meter size, pipe sizes, 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.

o 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 https://insite.gsa.gov/portal/mediaId/664598/fileName/Building_Technologies_Technical_Reference_Guide_v12_092916.action https://insite.gsa.gov/portal/mediaId/664598/fileName/Building_Technologies_Technical_Reference_Guide_v12_092916.action meters if required, and space is available. Paint any new piping and add new or remove and replace insulation (if applicable).

o Check all joints, fittings, flanges and piping for leaks o Test operation of all new equipment o 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 o Complete all graphics additions/changes, all application programming, and final commissioning of new/replaced meters.

o Label all meters installed o Supply all calibration data sheets to the AMS R8 Manager

WATER METERS

o Contractor to Install (GSA Standard) Electro-Magnetic flow-type water meters o Install dedicated 120V power supply and disconnect switch within 6 feet

GAS METERS

o Install (GSA Standard) Nema 4-X Thermal Mass type Gas meters o Coordinate with GSA and the local gas utility provider on the shutdown of gas or proposed piping location o Test for leaks by utilizing a recently certified gas “sniffer” leak detector and provide leak test results

CHW AND HW BTU METERS

o BTU meters are required in all new and retro-fit installations where there is either a central utility plant or building-specific cooling and/or heating plant(s) o Install (GSA Standard) Energy-flow type BTU meters, including the CW and/or HW

BTU meters, transducers and RTD’s.

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

o Install the latest (GSA Standard) electric meters o The electric meter(s) shall be located in a compartment(s) 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.

o 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 o 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) o Contractor shall be experienced in all components of electrical metering and shall be responsible for complete and operational integrity o Contractor must adhere to Arc Flash rules

Section O – Building Information Modelling (BIM) GSA requires employing BIM in most project conditions in excess of Simplified Acquisition

Threshold (SAT) and encourages its use below the SAT to help meet specific project needs or goals including use of:

o 3D geometric models for visualization and communication with stakeholders o 4D models for phasing analysis o BIM for live collaborative design reviews o BIM for design and construction coordination and clash detection o BIM for an array of analyses

Contractor shall provide a BIM Execution Plan (BEP) following the project team kickoff meeting and prior to commencing design/modeling work. Working agreements between parties must be documented in the BEP. GSA has a BEP template and guidance available.

Contractor may use their own BEP template if it includes the types of info in the GSA template and is pre-approved by GSA BIM Manager.

Contractor shall review and understand the BIM Guide Series www.gsa.gov/bim, which provides additional information and requirements for specific BIM applications o BIM Guide 07 - Building Elements provides requirements for BIM-based design and for BIM Execution Planning. At a minimum, the Contractor must comply with BIM Guide 07 o BIM Guide 02 - Spatial Program Validation defines how BIM is used to design for and validate spatial program requirements o BIM Guide 08 - Facility Management provides requirements for GSA’s use of BIM for facility management

Contractor shall submit BIM deliverables in agreed-upon authoring software platforms in native and IFC file formats for all project phases. If Autodesk Revit (any version) is used as the authoring platform, the Contractor shall also submit all BIM deliverables in native format (.rvt) in Navisworks (.nwc, .nwf, .nwd) and 3D-PDF (.pdf) formats as well. In the final deliverable, Contractor shall also submit an ‘area plan’ compliant with BOMI standards.

Contractor shall prepare a BIM Manual as a final distillation of the information contained in the BEP. The BIM manual must contain all pertinent information about the models, jointly and severally, that follow-on project teams will need to successfully update and modify the Record Model with new project content.

More specific language is available in the BIM Appendix available from the BIM Program Manager (via the Project Manager), which sets forth further requirements that the project team may choose to employ depending on project type and scope.

http://www.gsa.gov/bim

Section P – Sustainable Environmental Management System (SEMS) The SEMS provides guidance on how to manage a variety of environmental impacts that may be identified at any stage of a project

If the project involves any of the topics below, contact OFM for guidance/procedures.

o Mold Contamination o Hazardous Chemical Abatement/Mitigation o Hazardous Chemicals (Storage & Disposal) o Paving (asphalt or concrete) o Roofing

Section Q – Rebates

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 (Commissioning/Recommissioning and other strategies & processes). Submit all rebate checks to:

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

For assistance with rebates please contact Michael Alosi, Regional Rebate Coordinator michael.alosi@gsa.gov (303) 550-1248

Requirements for DESIGN & DESIGN/BUILD Projects only

Section R – Energy Design Any new building equipment, systems, and components as part of design must be 20% better than the ASHRAE 90.1-2013 standard

For major renovations, any building equipment, systems, and components must be 30% better than ASHRAE 90.1-2013

GSA requires the best value, demonstrated by Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) for any equipment upgrades and additional equipment designed o Best Value as determined by LCCA is GSA’s primary selection criteria for all projects, designs and technologies o If alternative options are not available, equipment that meets ASHRAE 90.1-2013 Standard is the base option

Section S – Electrical Design Arc Flash Study o Whenever 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 o Study shall include a new one-line and time-current curves of the affected OCPDs o New Warning Labels shall be installed reflecting the required Personal Protection

Equipment (PPE) category as defined in the current National Electric Code o 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 o Test reports showing the acceptable limits and observed values shall be submitted

Section T – Lighting Design Lighting o Interior Fixtures must be High-efficiency LED light fixtures in most cases

The major deviation of this rule is using High-efficiency T‐8 or T‐5 fixtures on a limited basis to match existing fixtures in any single open space

Another instance is if the project budget is so limited that LED is not cost-effective. In this case, the contractor must perform a Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) to prove a non-LED option is the best value (least life cycle cost) to the government o Physically clean all light fixtures (bulbs, lenses, reflectors, etc.) with a cloth or per specific fixture’s instructions post-install and prior to occupancy.

o 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 o Daylight-harvesting sensing and controls must be installed if cost-effective to the government. Cost-effectiveness is defined as if the products pay back within the current P-100 guidelines.

o Daylight harvesting sensors can be integrated into fixtures or ceiling-mounted o Sensors and controls shall maintain required lighting levels in work spaces o Preference is given to daylight-dimming controls in atriums and within 15 feet of windows/skylights where daylight can offset lighting needs to contribute further energy savings

Section U – 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 through www.iccsafe.org

See the latest edition of the PBS P-100 for detailed requirements for mechanical system modifications and new installations

Any new closed-loop systems (i.e. 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: Replacement or installation of boilers, generators, or other applicable mechanical equipment on the DFC and all associated fuel storage containers (location and size) must be approved by EPG to ensure compliance with GSA’s state issued air permit and spill prevention plan. Check with EPG for requirements outside of the DFC.

Section V – Seismic Safety Design See PBS P-100 for Seismic Resistance requirements based on geographic seismic risk and

Tier level for architectural, mechanical, electrical and structural design requirements

Seismic resistance design requirements include structural and non-structural elements

Section W – Physical Security Performance Attributes GSA buildings shall meet the Interagency Security Committee's (ISC) standards and best practices for protecting Federal facilities o Reference the ISC “Physical Security Criteria for Federal Facilities” o This attribute relates to the design of the buildings physical security, and its ability to resist Design Basis Threats o Design Basis Threats include but are not limited to blast, progressive collapse, vehicle ramming, and ballistics o GSA buildings are to meet the ISC Security Criteria for the given Facility Security

Level (FSL)

Reference documents include:

1. ISC “Facility Security Level Determinations for Federal Facilities”

2. ISC “The Design-Basis Threat” report

3. General Services Administration Facility Security Requirements for Explosive

Devices Applicable to Facility Security Levels III and IV

4. See PBS P-100 for application of requirements and further details

Section X – Water-Efficient & Pollinator-Friendly Landscaping Irrigation: If facilities have ≥ 25,000 square feet of irrigated landscape, a separate outdoor water meter must be installed

Native & Adaptive Plants: Implement native and adaptive plant species to the maximum extent economically preferable to the government in an effort to reduce exterior water needs

Pollinator-habitat o Install plants beneficial to pollinators to the maximum extent economically preferable to the government o Plant selection metrics should include:

Number of plant species, diversity and abundance of pollinators Periods of bloom for the plant species http://www.iccsafe.org/

Frequency of pollinator visits Capital and maintenance costs pre/post-planting

Section Y – Stormwater Management For any project with potential to impact storm water or the storm sewer system, follow all local codes/regulations. An erosion control plan may be required.

For projects involving ≥5,000 SF exterior site redevelopment, contact the Office of Facilities Management Environmental Programs Group and Guiding Principles Team and for guidance on procedure and required forms.

REFERENCES

PBS-P100, Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service, current at the time of the award, including all applicable standards, criteria, and guides listed therein.

o Design Stage submissions shall comply with PSB-P100 Appendix A unless otherwise indicated in this Statement of Work. (www.gsa.gov/p100)

PBS P-120, Project Estimating Requirements for the Public Buildings Service

PBS PQ-251, Value Engineering Program Guide for Design and Construction, Volume 2, Contracting Officers and Professional Services Contractors http://www.gsa.gov/p100