ATTACHMENT 02b_B414 DEMO_Specifications_rev01.pdf

PBXP222103 Demolish Building 414

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

For

Project PBXP222103

DEMOLISH BUILDING 414

Revision 1 – 24 June 2026

At

179 CYBERSPACE WING

OHIO AIR NATIONAL GUARD

1947 HARRINGTON MEMORIAL ROAD

MANSFIELD LAHM AIRPORT, OHIO

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 01 11 00 SUMMARY

SECTION 01 20 00 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 33 00 SUPPLEMENTAL SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

SECTION 01 60 00 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 70 00 EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

SECTION 02 41 00 DEMOLITION

SECTION 02 81 00 TRANSPORTATION OF HAZORDOUS MATERIALS

SECTION 02 82 00 ASBESTOS REMEIDATION

SECTION 31 00 00 EARTHWORK

SECTION 31 32 19 GEOTEXTILE SOIL STABILIZATION

SECTION 32 15 00 AGGREGATE SURFACING

SECTION 33 40 00 STORMWATER UTILITIES

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1. GENERAL

1.1. WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.1.1. The work included in this project consists of furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment required to accomplish the project in strict accordance with these Specifications and the Drawings. The principal items of work include, but are not limited to:

1.1.1.1. Demolition and Removal; work locations shall be as shown on the Drawings.

Perform such work required at each location with due care, including shoring, bracing, and so on.

1.1.1.2. Manufactured Articles, Materials, and Equipment; shall be applied, installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned, and conditioned as directed by the respective manufacturers, unless otherwise specified.

1.2. WORK RESTRICTIONS

1.2.1. Access to Site

1.2.1.1. Location of the work to be performed is at the 179 Cyberspace Wing, Ohio Air National Guard Base, 1947 Harrington Memorial Road, Mansfield, Ohio 44903-8049, Building #414. See attached Site Plan for the location of the existing site where the work locations are to take place at and for the other various areas on base pertinent to the job.

1.2.2. Coordination with Site Occupants

1.2.2.1. Work Schedule; shall be performed Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays, unless otherwise directed or permitted by the Contracting Officer. Work shall be performed from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, unless otherwise directed or permitted by the Contracting Officer.

1.3. OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

1.3.1. Surrounding building(s) will be occupied during performance of work under this Contract.

Before work is started, arrange with the Contracting Officer a sequence of procedure, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment, and use of approaches, corridors, and stairways.

1.3.2. Contractor Use of Site

1.3.2.1. During the construction period, Contractor shall have full use of the premises within the project limits as shown on the Drawings for execution of the work. Use of premises is limited only by Owner’s right to perform duties and functions as stated in the GENERAL CONDITIONS and in this section.

1.3.2.2. The Contractor, before starting any work relating to existing utilities (electrical, sewer, water, heat, gas, fire lines, etc.) that will temporarily discontinue or disrupt service to the existing facilities, will notify the Contracting Officer's Representative 72 hours in advance and obtain approval in writing before proceeding with this phase of the work.

1.4. EXISTING WORK

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1.4.1. Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remain.

1.4.2. Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer. At the completion of operations, existing work must be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

1.5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT:

1.5.1. The Government will furnish the following materials and equipment for installation by the Contractor:

1.5.1.1. NONE

1.6. SUBMITTALS: NONE

PART 2. PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3. EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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SECTION 01 20 00

PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1. GENERAL (SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES)

1.1. PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

1.1.1. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for handling requests for substitutions made after award of the Contract. No substitutions will be evaluated during bidding.

1.1.2. Acceptable manufacturers listed in the Contract Documents are not intended to exclude manufacturers not listed. Products of equal performance will be considered.

1.1.3. Related work specified elsewhere in these Contract Documents:

1.1.3.1. Requirements for submitting Contractor’s Construction Progress schedule and the Submittal schedule: SECTION 01 33 00.

1.1.3.2. Requirements governing Contractor’s selection of products: SECTION 01 60 00.

1.1.4. Definitions: Substitutions are changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction required by the Contract Documents proposed by the Contractor after award of the Contract are considered to be requests for substitutions.

1.1.4.1. The following are not considered to be requests for substitutions; revisions to the Contract Documents requested by Owner or Engineer, and specified options of products and construction methods included in the Contract Documents.

1.1.5. Substitution of products will be considered after award of contract only under one of the following conditions:

1.1.5.1. When the specified product is not available, a proposed substitution will not be considered unless proof is submitted that firm orders were placed within 30 days after commencement of the work and reviewed by the Contracting Officer's Representative in which the items unavailability is due to a strike, lockout, bankruptcy, discontinuance of the manufacture of a product, or natural disasters.

1.1.5.2. When a guarantee of performance is required and, in the judgment of the Contractor, the specified product or process will not produce the desired results.

1.1.6. Submit in writing, 3 copies of each request for substitution, to the Contracting Officer's Representative within the 30 days after commencement of the work. After that date, if the Contractor ascertains he cannot obtain the material or equipment specified, or the performance cannot be guaranteed it may be considered or rejected at the discretion of the Engineer.

1.1.6.1. Requests for substitutions shall not be submitted in the form of a Request for Information (RFI).

1.1.6.2. Submit requests for substitutions in the form and according to procedures required for Change Order proposals.

1.1.6.3. The Contractor shall accompany any request for substitution with such drawings, specifications, samples, manufacturer's literature, performance data, and other information

Section 01 20 00 6 necessary to describe and evaluate the proposed substitution completely. The burden of proof shall be on the Contractor.

1.1.6.4. Permission to make any substitution after award of contract shall be effected by a Change Order. It shall not relieve the Contractor, any subcontractor, manufacturer, fabricator, or supplier from responsibility for any deficiency that may exist in the substituted product or for any departures or deviations from the requirements of the Contract Documents as modified by such Change Order. Except as otherwise expressly specified by the Contractor in his request for substitution and expressly approved in such Change Order, the Contractor shall be deemed to warrant by his request proposed substitute product will satisfy all standards and requirements satisfied by the originally specified product and the Change Order shall not be deemed to modify the Contract Documents with respect thereto.

1.1.6.5. If any substitution will affect a correlated function, adjacent construction, or the work of other trades or contractors, the necessary changes and modifications to the affected work shall be considered as an essential part of the proposed substitution, to be accomplished by the Contractor without additional expense to the Government if and when accepted.

1.2. SUBMITTALS: NONE

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SECTION 01 30 00

ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

1.1. PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

1.1.1. Project Coordination

1.1.1.1. Coordination between various trades and sections with reference to scheduling items of work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. To this end the Contractor shall require that the subcontractors examine and familiarize themselves with the Specifications and Drawings and they frequently consult with each other and all other trades so that the work can be properly coordinated. The Contractor shall carefully check the work of his subcontractors in order to deliver to the Government the Contract work, complete and properly installed in conformance with the Contract requirements.

1.1.2. Project Meetings

1.1.2.1. The Contractor and any subcontractors, material men, or vendors whose presence is necessary or requested must attend meetings when called by the Contracting Officer or his Representative for the purpose of discussing the execution of the work. Each of such meetings will be held at the time and place designated by the Contracting Officer or his Representative. All decisions, instructions, and interpretations given by the Contracting Officer or his Representative at these meetings shall be binding and conclusive on the Contractor. The proceedings of these meetings will be recorded, and the Contractor will be furnished a reasonable number of copies for his use and for distribution to the various subcontractors, material men, and vendors involved.

1.1.2.2. Progress meetings may also be called by the General Construction Contractor for the purpose of coordinating, expediting, and scheduling the work of all contracts. Other contractors and their subcontractors, material men, or vendors whose presence is necessary or requested are required to attend.

1.1.3. Requests for Information (RFI)

1.1.3.1. Promptly on discovery of the need for interpretation of the Contract Documents, and if not possible to request interpretation at Project meeting, prepare and submit an RFI to the Contracting Officer with the content specified.

1.1.3.1.1. RFIs shall originate with the Contractor. RFIs submitted by entities other than Contractor will be returned with no response.

1.1.3.1.2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner so as to avoid delays in Contractor’s work or work of subcontractors.

1.1.3.2. Content of the RFI shall include a detailed, legible description of the item(s) needing interpretation, RFI numbered sequentially, reference to Drawing and detail, Specification section and paragraphs, field conditions, Contractor’s suggested solution and statement of impact to Contract times or price, and any attachments necessary to fully describe item needing interpretation.

1.1.3.3. The COR will review each RFI, determine action required, and return it to the Contractor. Allow seven working days for COR response for each RFI.

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1.1.3.4. The following RFIs will be returned without action; request for approval of submittals, substitutions, coordination information already indicated in the Contract Documents, adjustments in the Contract times or price, interpretation of COR actions on Submittals, and incomplete RFIs or RFIs with numerous errors.

1.1.3.5. Multiple RFIs addressing similar or identical issues may be addressed by COR with single broad response.

1.1.3.6. COR action may include a request for additional information, in which case COR time for response will start again upon Contractor response and resubmittal.

1.1.3.7. If Contractor believes the RFI response warrants change in the Contract time or the price, notify Contracting Officer in writing within seven working days of receipt of the RFI response.

1.1.3.8. on receipt of COR action, update the RFI log and promptly distribute the RFI response to affected parties. Review response and notify COR within seven working days if Contractor disagrees with response.

1.1.3.9. Prepare, maintain, and submit a tabular log of RFIs organized by the RFI number.

Submit log once every two weeks.

1.2. SUBMITTALS FOR THIS SECTION:

1.2.1. Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or “S” classification are for information only. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUPPLEMENTAL SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

1.2.1.1. SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

1.2.1.1.1. Construction Progress Schedule; G

1.2.1.1.2. Construction Progress Reports (Frequency determined by Contracting Officer)

1.2.1.1.3. Daily Construction Reports

1.2.1.2. SD-07 Certificates

1.2.1.2.1. Hazardous Materials Manifests; G

1.3. CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

1.3.1. Construction Progress Schedule: [SD-01] Before commencing any work the Contractor shall submit, for review and approval by the Contracting Officer's Representative, a schedule showing the commencement, the order, and the completion dates for the various parts of this work.

1.4. SURVEY AND LAYOUT DATA

1.4.1. The Contractor is responsible for properly laying out the work, and for lines and measurements for the work executed under the Contract Documents.

1.4.1.1. The Contractor, NOT the Government, is responsible to field verify all existing underground utilities within the excavation limits and/or as shown on the Drawings, before laying out the work. The Contractor is to report errors or inaccuracies in writing to the Contracting Officer's Representative before commencing work.

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1.4.1.2. The Contracting Officer or his Representative will in no case assume the responsibility for any layout of the work or damages to existing underground utilities while performance of work is underway.

1.4.2. Establish necessary reference lines and permanent bench marks. Engage a registered land surveyor for this purpose to lay out the work. Establish not less than two such bench marks in widely separated locations. Be responsible for the proper location and level of the work and for the maintenance of the reference lines and bench marks.

1.4.3. Furnish certification from a registered land surveyor who shall verify periodically that portions of the work are located in accordance with the Drawings and at the required elevations.

1.5. CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS REPORTING

1.5.1. Reports

1.5.1.1. [SD-01] Construction Progress Reports consisting of the revised construction progress schedule and a narrative report consisting of comparison of actual progress with planned progress, summaries of activities completed since previous report, planned activities for next report period, value analysis for month, identification of problem areas, description of current and anticipated delaying factors with impact, and proposed corrective actions

1.5.1.2. [SD-01] Daily Construction Reports prepared daily for recording information concerning events at the work site to include subcontractors at the site, count of working personnel at the site, equipment at the site, material deliveries, weather conditions, accidents at the site, stoppages, delays, shortages, losses, and emergency procedures.

1.5.1.3. Other reports may be used but not limited to Equipment and Material Location Reports, Field Condition Reports, and Special Reports for unusual events.

1.5.1.4. Inspection reports shall be recorded and submitted daily on approved forms certifying items correctly installed and items found to be defective with a statement on corrective measures taken.

1.6. SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.6.1. Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples: Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples are technical submittals prepared by Contractor, subcontractor, manufacturer, or supplier and submitted by the Contractor to the COR as a basis for approval of the use of equipment and materials proposed for incorporation in the work or needed to describe installation, operation, maintenance, or technical properties, as specified in each Division of the Specifications.

1.6.1.1. Shop Drawings include custom-prepared data of all types including drawings, diagrams, performance curves, material schedules, templates, instructions, and similar information not in standard printed form applicable to other projects.

1.6.1.2. Product Data includes standard printed information on materials, products, and systems not custom-prepared for this project, other than the designation of selections from available choices.

1.6.1.3. Samples include both fabricated and unfabricated physical examples of materials, products, and work; both as complete units and as smaller portions of units of work; either for limited visual inspection or for more detailed testing and analysis. Mock-ups are a special form of Samples which are too large to be handled in the specified manner for transmittal of Sample submittals.

1.6.2. Informational Submittals are those technical reports, administrative submittals, certificates, and guarantees not defined as Shop Drawings, Product Data, or Samples.

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1.6.3. Quality Requirements

1.6.3.1. Submittals such as Shop Drawings and Product Data shall be of suitable quality for legibility and reproduction purposes. Every line, character, and letter shall be clearly legible. Drawings such as reproducible shall be useable for further reproduction to yield legible hard copy.

1.6.3.2. Documents submitted to the COR that do not conform to specified requirements shall be subject to rejection by the COR, and upon request by the COR, Contractor shall resubmit conforming documents. If conforming submittals cannot be obtained, such documents shall be retraced, redrawn, or photographically restored as may be necessary to meet such requirements. Contractor’s failure to initially satisfy the legibility quality requirements will not relieve Contractor from meeting the required schedule for submittals.

1.6.4. Submittal Completeness

1.6.4.1. Submittals shall be complete with respect to dimensions, design criteria, materials of construction, and other information specified to enable COR to review the information effectively.

1.6.4.2. Where standard drawings are furnished which cover a number of variations of the general class of equipment, each drawing shall be annotated to indicate exactly which parts of the drawing apply to the equipment being furnished. Use hatch marks to indicate variations that do not apply to the submittal. The use of “highlighting markers” will not be an acceptable means of annotating submittals. Annotation shall also include proper identification of the submittal permanently attached to the drawing.

1.6.4.3. Reproductions or copies of Contract Drawings or portions thereof will not be accepted as complete fabrication or erection drawings. Contractor may use a reproduction of Contract Drawings for erection drawings to indicate information on erection or to identify detail drawing references. Whenever the drawings are revised to show this additional Contractor information, Engineer’s title block shall be replaced with Contractor’s title block, and Engineer’s professional seal shall be removed from the drawing. Contractor shall revise these erection drawings for subsequent Engineer revisions to the Contract Drawings.

1.6.5. Resubmission: Resubmittal procedure shall follow the same procedure as the initial submittal.

1.6.6. Contracting Officer's Action on Transmittal Form:

1.6.6.1. Incomplete or erroneous transmittals will be returned without action.

1.6.6.2. The remainder of the transmittal will be filled out by the Contracting Officer's Representative.

1.6.7. Submittal Procedures by Contractor:

1.6.7.1. Civil/Site items as follows:

1.6.7.1.1. (4) prints of shop drawings with transmittal forms.

1.6.7.1.2. (1) samples with transmittal forms.

1.6.7.1.3. (4) copies of brochures with transmittal forms.

1.6.8. Contracting Officer's Review:

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1.6.8.1. Contracting Officer's Representative will process the submission and indicate the appropriate action on the submission and the transmittal.

1.7. SPECIAL PROCEDURES

1.7.1. Environmental Procedures:

1.7.1.1. Contractor shall dispose of all hazardous materials and hazardous wastes created by the project at an off installation location, certified for the disposal of the particular wastes, in accordance with all Federal, State, Local and Installation laws, rules, and regulations.

1.7.1.1.1. Accumulation, packaging, transportation, and disposal will be in accordance with 40 CFR, Parts 20-23, and Ohio EPA Regulations for hazardous waste.

Coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for the installation’s EPA Identification Number.

1.7.1.1.2. Coordinate with the Installation Environmental Management Office when preparing hazardous materials manifests.

1.7.1.1.3. [SD-07] Provide a copy of all manifests to the COR on the day items are shipped, when comeback copy is received, and when disposal copy is received.

1.7.2. Security Procedures

1.7.2.1. Materials or items designated to become the property of the Government shall be as shown on the Drawings. Remove such items with care and store them in a location at the site to be designated by the Contracting Officer's Representative.

1.7.2.2. Materials or items designated to be reinstalled shall be as shown on the Drawings. Remove such items with care under the supervision of the trade responsible for reinstallation; protect and store until required. Replace material or items damaged in its removal with similar new material.

1.7.2.3. Materials or items demolished and not designated to become the property of the Government or to be reinstalled shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the Government's property.

1.7.2.4. The Contractor is responsible for any damage that may be caused by work to any part or parts of existing facilities or items designated for reuse.

PART 2. MATERIALS (NOT USED)

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SECTION 01 33 00

SUPPLEMENTAL SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.1. DEFINITIONS

1.1.1. Submittal Descriptions (SD): Submittal requirements are specified in the technical sections. Examples and descriptions of submittals identified by the Submittal Description (SD) numbers and titles follow:

1.1.1.1. SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals: For Government approved division 01 preconstruction submittals that are required prior to or commencing with the start of work must be submitted within 30 calendar days of contract award unless specified elsewhere in the specifications. Preconstruction Submittals include schedules and a tabular list of locations, features, and other pertinent information regarding products, materials, equipment, or components to be used in the work.

1.1.1.1.1. Certificates Of Insurance Surety Bonds

1.1.1.1.2. List Of Proposed Subcontractors List Of Proposed Products

1.1.1.1.3. Baseline Network Analysis Schedule (NAS) Submittal Register

1.1.1.1.4. Schedule Of Prices Or Earned Value Report

1.1.1.1.5. Work Plan

1.1.1.1.6. Quality Control (QC) plan

1.1.1.1.7. Environmental Protection Plan

1.1.1.2. SD-02 Shop Drawings: Drawings, diagrams and schedules specifically prepared to illustrate some portion of the work

1.1.1.3. SD-03 Product Data: Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions and brochures illustrating size, physical appearance and other characteristics of materials, systems or equipment for some portion of the work.

1.1.1.4. SD-04 Samples

1.1.1.4.1. Fabricated or unfabricated physical examples of materials, equipment or workmanship that illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of a material or product and establish standards by which the work can be judged.

1.1.1.4.2. Color samples from the manufacturer's standard line (or custom color samples if specified) to be used in selecting or approving colors for the project.

1.1.1.4.3. Field samples and mock-ups constructed on the project site establish standards ensuring work can be judged. Includes assemblies or portions of assemblies that are to be incorporated into the project and those that will be removed at conclusion of the work.

1.1.1.5. SD-05 Design Data: Design calculations, mix designs, analyses or other data pertaining to a part of work.

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1.1.1.6. SD-06 Test Reports

1.1.1.6.1. Report signed by authorized official of testing laboratory that a material, product or system identical to the material, product or system to be provided has been tested in accord with specified requirements. Unless specified in another section, testing must have been within three years of date of contract award for the project.

1.1.1.6.2. Report that includes findings of a test required to be performed on an actual portion of the work or prototype prepared for the project before shipment to job site.

1.1.1.6.3. Report that includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after installation.

1.1.1.6.4. nvestigation reports Daily logs and checklists

1.1.1.6.5. Final acceptance test and operational test procedure

1.1.1.7. SD-07 Certificates

1.1.1.7.1. Statements printed on the manufacturer's letterhead and signed by responsible officials of manufacturer of product, system or material attesting that the product, system, or material meets specification requirements. Must be dated after award of project contract and clearly name the project.

1.1.1.7.2. Document required of Contractor, or of a manufacturer, supplier, installer or Subcontractor through Contractor. The document purpose is to further promote the orderly progression of a portion of the work by documenting procedures, acceptability of methods, or personnel qualifications.

1.1.1.7.3. Confined space entry permits

1.1.1.7.4. Waste manifests documenting the orderly and safe transfer, shipping and disposal of regulated wastes in accordance with all Federal, State, Local, and Installation laws, rules, and regulations.

1.1.1.7.5. Text of posted operating instructions

1.1.1.8. SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions: Preprinted material describing installation of a product, system or material, including special notices and (SDS) concerning impedances, hazards and safety precautions.

1.1.1.9. SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports

1.1.1.9.1. Documentation of the testing and verification actions taken by manufacturer's representative at the job site, in the vicinity of the job site, or on a sample taken from the job site, on a portion of the work, during or after installation, to confirm compliance with manufacturer's standards or instructions. The documentation must be signed by an authorized official of a testing laboratory or agency and state the test results;

and indicate whether the material, product, or system has passed or failed the test.

1.1.1.9.2. Factory test reports.

1.1.1.10. SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

1.1.1.10.1. Data provided by the manufacturer, or the system provider, including manufacturer's help and product line documentation, necessary to maintain and install equipment, for operating and maintenance use by facility personnel.

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1.1.1.10.2. Data required by operating and maintenance personnel for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance and repair of the item.

1.1.1.10.3. Data incorporated in an operations and maintenance manual or control system.

1.1.1.11. SD-11 Closeout Submittals

1.1.1.11.1. Documentation to record compliance with technical or administrative requirements or to establish an administrative mechanism.

1.1.1.11.2. Submittals required for Guiding Principle Validation (GPV) or Third Party Certification (TPC).

1.1.1.11.3. Special requirements necessary to properly close out a construction contract. For example, Record Drawings and as-built drawings. Also, submittal requirements necessary to properly close out a major phase of construction on a multi-phase contract.

1.1.2. Approving Authority: Office or designated person authorized to approve the submittal.

1.1.3. Work: As used in this section, on-site and off-site construction required by contract documents, including labor necessary to produce submittals, construction, materials, products, equipment, and systems incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction. In exception, excludes work to produce SD-01 submittals.

1.2. SUBMITTALS FOR THIS SECTION: NONE

1.3. SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

1.3.1. Government Approved (G): Within the terms of the Contract Clause SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION, submittals are considered to be "shop drawings."

1.3.2. For Information Only: Submittals not requiring Government approval will be for information only. Within the terms of the Contract Clause SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION, they are not considered to be "shop drawings."

1.3.3. Sustainability Reporting Submittals (S): NOT USED

1.4. PREPARATION

1.4.1. Transmittal Form: Use Air Force Form 3000 for the transmittal of submittals. Ensure all information is included on the form. Attach the form to all submittals.

1.4.2. Submittal Format

1.4.2.1. Format of SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals: When the submittal includes a document that is to be used in the project, or is to become part of the project record, other than as a submittal, do not apply the Contractor's approval stamp to the document itself, but to a separate sheet accompanying the document. Provide data in the unit of measure used in the contract documents.

1.4.2.2. Format for SD-02 Shop Drawings

1.4.2.2.1. Provide shop drawings not less than 8 1/2 by 11 inches nor more than 30 by 42 inches, except for full-size patterns or templates. Prepare drawings to accurate size, Section 01 33 00 15 with scale indicated, unless another form is required. Ensure drawings are suitable for reproduction and of a quality to produce clear, distinct lines and letters, with dark lines on a white background.

1.4.2.2.2. Include the nameplate data, size, and capacity on drawings. Also include applicable federal, military, industry, and technical society publication references.

1.4.2.2.3. Dimension drawings, except diagrams and schematic drawings. Prepare drawings demonstrating interface with other trades to scale. Use the same unit of measure for shop drawings as indicated on the contract drawings. Identify materials and products for work shown.

1.4.2.2.4. Present shop drawings sized 8 1/2 by 11 inches as part of the bound volume for submittals. Present larger drawings in sets. Submit an electronic copy of drawings in PDF format.

1.4.2.2.5. Drawing Identification: Include on each drawing the drawing title, number, date, and revision numbers and dates, in addition to information required in paragraph

IDENTIFYING SUBMITTALS.

1.4.2.2.6. Number drawings in a logical sequence. Each drawing is to bear the number of the submittal in a uniform location next to the title block. Place the Government contract number in the margin, immediately below the title block, for each drawing.

1.4.2.2.7. Reserve a blank space, no smaller than 2 inches on the right-hand side of each sheet for the Government disposition stamp.

1.4.2.3. Format of SD-03 Product Data

1.4.2.3.1. Present product data submittals for each section as specified in the technical sections. Include a cover sheet (or table of contents for bound volume submittals), listing the page and catalog item numbers for product data.

1.4.2.3.2. Indicate, by prominent notation, each product that is being submitted;

indicate the specification section number and paragraph number to which it pertains.

1.4.2.3.3. Product Information:

1.4.2.3.3.1. Supplement product data with material prepared for the project to satisfy the submittal requirements where product data does not exist. Identify this material as developed specifically for the project, with information and format as required for submission of SD-07 Certificates.

1.4.2.3.3.2. Provide product data in units used in the Contract documents. Where product data are included in preprinted catalogs with another unit, submit the dimensions in contract document units, on a separate sheet.

1.4.2.3.4. Standards: Where equipment or materials are specified to conform to industry or technical-society reference standards of such organizations as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), ASTM International (ASTM), National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), or Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC), submit proof of such compliance. The label or listing by the specified organization will be acceptable evidence of compliance. In lieu of the label or listing, submit a certificate from an independent testing organization, competent to perform testing, and approved by the Contracting Officer. State on the certificate that the item has been tested in accordance with the specified organization's

Section 01 33 00 16 test methods and that the item complies with the specified organization's reference standard.

1.4.2.3.5. Data Submission: Collect required data submittals for each specific material, product, unit of work, or system into a single submittal that is marked for choices, options, and portions applicable to the submittal. Mark each copy of the product data identically. Partial submittals will not be accepted, unless approved by the Contracting Officer on a case-by-case basis, for expedition of the construction effort.

1.4.2.3.6. Submit the manufacturer's instructions before installation.

1.4.2.4. Format of SD-04 Samples

1.4.2.4.1. Sample Characteristics

1.4.2.4.1.1. Furnish samples in the following sizes, unless otherwise specified or unless the manufacturer has prepackaged samples of approximately the same size as specified:

1.4.2.4.1.1.1. Sample of Equipment or Device: Full size.

1.4.2.4.1.1.2. Sample of Materials Less Than 2 by 3 inches: Built up to 8 1/2 by 11 inches.

1.4.2.4.1.1.3. Sample of Materials Exceeding 8 1/2 by 11 inches: Cut down to 8 1/2 by 11 inches and adequate to indicate color, texture, and material variations.

1.4.2.4.1.1.4. Sample of Linear Devices or Materials (such as conduit or handrails): 10 inch length or length of device to be supplied, if less than 10 inches.

1.4.2.4.1.1.5. Sample Volume of Nonsolid Materials (such as sand or paint):

Pint

1.4.2.4.1.1.6. Color Selection Samples: 2 by 4 inches. However, where samples are specified for selection of color, finish, pattern, or texture, submit the full set of available choices for the material or product specified. Sizes and quantities of samples are to represent their respective standard unit.

1.4.2.4.1.1.7. Sample Panel: 4 by 4 feet.

1.4.2.4.1.1.8. Sample Installation: 100 square feet.

1.4.2.4.2. Sample Incorporation

1.4.2.4.2.1. Reusable Samples: Incorporate returned samples into work only if so specified or indicated. Incorporated samples are to be in undamaged condition at the time of use.

1.4.2.4.2.2. Recording of Sample Installation: Note and preserve the notation of any area constituting a sample installation, but remove the notation at the final clean-up of the project.

1.4.2.4.3. Comparison Sample

1.4.2.4.3.1. Samples Showing Range of Variation: Where variations in color, finish, pattern, or texture are unavoidable due to nature of the materials, submit sets of

Section 01 33 00 17 samples of not less than three units showing extremes and middle of range. Mark each unit to describe its relation to the range of the variation.

1.4.2.4.3.2. When color, texture, or pattern is specified by naming a particular manufacturer and style, include one sample of that manufacturer and style, for comparison.

1.4.2.5. Format of SD-05 Design Data: Provide design data and certificates on 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper. Provide a bound volume for submittals containing numerous pages.

1.4.2.6. Format of SD-06 Test Reports: Provide reports on 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper in a complete bound volume. By prominent notation, indicate each report in the submittal. Indicate the specification number and paragraph number to which each report pertains.

1.4.2.7. Format of SD-07 Certificates: Provide design data and certificates on 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper. Provide a bound volume for submittals containing numerous pages.

1.4.2.8. Format of SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

1.4.2.8.1. Present manufacturer's instructions submittals for each section as a complete, bound volume. Include the manufacturer's name, trade name, place of manufacture, and catalog model or number on product data. Also include applicable federal, military, industry, and technical-society publication references. If supplemental information is needed to clarify the manufacturer's data, submit it as specified for SD-07 Certificates.

1.4.2.8.2. Submit the manufacturer's instructions before installation.

1.4.2.8.3. Standards: Where equipment or materials are specified to conform to industry or technical-society reference standards of such organizations as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), ASTM International (ASTM), National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), or Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC), submit proof of such compliance. The label or listing by the specified organization will be acceptable evidence of compliance. In lieu of the label or listing, submit a certificate from an independent testing organization, competent to perform testing, and approved by the Contracting Officer. State on the certificate that the item has been tested in accordance with the specified organization's test methods and that the item complies with the specified organization's reference standard.

1.4.2.9. Format of SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports: Provide reports on 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper in a complete bound volume. By prominent notation, indicate each report in the submittal. Indicate the specification number and paragraph number to which each report pertains.

1.4.2.10. Format of SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data (O&M): Provide all manufacturers’ recommended operations and maintenance data. Ensure a complete package is delivered in bound volumes.

1.4.2.11. 11. Format of SD-11 Closeout Submittals

1.4.2.11.1. When the submittal includes a document that is to be used in the project or is to become part of the project record, other than as a submittal, do not apply the Contractor's approval stamp to the document itself, but to a separate sheet accompanying the document.

1.4.2.11.2. Provide data in the unit of measure used in the contract documents.

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1.4.3. Source Drawings for Shop Drawings: The entire set of source drawing files (DWG) will not be provided to the Contractor. Request the specific Drawing Number for the preparation of shop drawings. Only those drawings requested to prepare shop drawings will be provided. These drawings are provided only after award.

1.4.3.1. Terms and Conditions

1.4.3.1.1. Data contained on these electronic files must not be used for any purpose other than as a convenience in the preparation of construction data for the referenced project. Any other use or reuse is at the sole risk of the Contractor and without liability or legal exposure to the Government. The Contractor must make no claim, and waives to the fullest extent permitted by law any claim or cause of action of any nature against the Government, its agents, or its subconsultants that may arise out of or in connection with the use of these electronic files. The Contractor must, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify and hold the Government harmless against all damages, liabilities, or costs, including reasonable attorney's fees and defense costs, arising out of or resulting from the use of these electronic files.

1.4.3.1.2. These electronic source drawing files are not construction documents.

Differences may exist between the source drawing files and the corresponding construction documents. The Government makes no representation regarding the accuracy or completeness of the electronic source drawing files, nor does it make representation to the compatibility of these files with the Contractor hardware or software.

The Contractor is responsible for determining if any conflict exists. In the event that a conflict arises between the signed and sealed construction documents prepared by the Government and the furnished source drawing files, the signed and sealed construction documents govern. Use of these source drawing files does not relieve the Contractor of the duty to fully comply with the contract documents, including and without limitation the need to check, confirm and coordinate the work of all contractors for the project.If the Contractor uses, duplicates or modifies these electronic source drawing files for use in producing construction data related to this contract, remove all previous indication of ownership (seals, logos, signatures, initials and dates).

1.4.4. Electronic File Format

1.4.4.1. Provide submittals in electronic format, with the exception of material samples required for SD-04 Samples items. [In addition to the electronic submittal, provide three hard copies of the submittals.]

1.4.4.2. Compile the submittal file as a single, complete document, to include the Transmittal Form described within.

1.4.4.3. Name the electronic submittal file specifically according to its contents, and coordinate the file naming convention with the Contracting Officer.

1.4.4.4. Electronic files must be of sufficient quality that all information is legible.

1.4.4.5. Use PDF as the electronic format, unless otherwise specified or directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.4.4.6. Generate PDF files from original documents with bookmarks so that the text included in the PDF file is searchable and can be copied. If documents are scanned, optical character resolution (OCR) routines are required.

1.4.4.7. Index and bookmark files exceeding 30 pages to allow efficient navigation of the file.

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1.4.4.8. When required, the electronic file must include a valid electronic signature or a scan of a signature.

1.5. QUANTITY OF SUBMITTALS

1.5.1. Number of SD-01 Preconstruction Submittal Copies: Unless otherwise specified, submit three sets of administrative submittals.

1.5.2. Number of SD-02 Shop Drawing Copies: Submit four copies of submittals of shop drawings requiring review and approval by a QC organization. Submit four copies of shop drawings requiring review and approval by the Contracting Officer.

1.5.3. Number of SD-03 Product Data Copies: Submit in compliance with quantity requirements specified for shop drawings.

1.5.4. Number of SD-04 Samples

1.5.4.1. Submit three samples, or three sets of samples showing the range of variation, of each required item. Two approved sample or set of samples will be retained by the approving authority and one will be returned to the Contractor.

1.5.4.2. Submit one sample panel or provide one sample installation where directed.

Include components listed in the technical section or as directed.

1.5.4.3. Submit one sample installation, where directed.

1.5.4.4. Submit one sample of nonsolid materials.

1.5.5. Number of SD-05 Design Data Copies: Submit in compliance with quantity requirements

1.5.6. Number of SD-06 Test Report Copies: Submit in compliance with quantity and quality requirements specified for shop drawings, other than field test results that will be submitted with QC reports.

1.5.7. Number of SD-07 Certificate Copies: Submit in compliance with quantity requirements

1.5.8. Number of SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions Copies: Submit in compliance with quantity requirements specified for shop drawings.

1.5.9. Number of SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Report Copies: Submit in compliance with quantity and quality requirements specified for shop drawings other than field test results that will be submitted with QC reports.

1.5.10. Number of SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data Copies: Submit four copies of O&M data to the Contracting Officer for review and approval.

1.5.11. Number of SD-11 Closeout Submittals Copies: Unless otherwise specified, submit four sets of administrative submittals.

1.6. INFORMATION ONLY SUBMITTALS

1.6.1. Submittals without a "G" designation must be certified by the QC manager and submitted to the Contracting Officer for information-only. Provide information-only submittals to the

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Contracting Officer a minimum of 14 calendar days prior to the Preparatory Meeting for the associated Definable Feature of Work (DFOW).

1.6.2. Approval of the Contracting Officer is not required on information only submittals.

1.6.3. The Contracting Officer will mark "receipt acknowledged" on submittals for information and will return only the transmittal cover sheet to the Contractor.

1.6.4. Normally, submittals for information only will not be returned. However, the Government reserves the right to return unsatisfactory submittals and require the Contractor to resubmit any item found not to comply with the contract.

1.6.5. This does not relieve the Contractor from the obligation to furnish material conforming to the plans and specifications; will not prevent the Contracting Officer from requiring removal and replacement of nonconforming material incorporated in the work; and does not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to furnish samples for testing by the Government laboratory or for check testing by the Government in those instances where the technical specifications so prescribe.

1.7. PROJECT SUBMITTAL REGISTER

1.7.1. A Project Submittal Register showing items of equipment and materials for when submittals are required by the specifications can be provided upon request.

1.7.2. Submittal Management: Prepare and maintain a submittal register, as the work progresses. Do not change data that is delivered by Government; retain data that is output as approved.

1.7.3. Delivery of Copies: Submit an updated electronic copy of the submittal register to the Contracting Officer with each invoice request. Provide an updated Submittal Register monthly regardless of whether an invoice is submitted.

1.8. VARIATIONS

1.8.1. Variations from contract requirements require Contracting Officer approval pursuant to contract Clause FAR 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction, and will be considered where advantageous to the Government.

1.8.2. Considering Variations

1.8.2.1. Discussion of variations with the Contracting Officer before submission of a variation submittal will help ensure that functional and quality requirements are met and minimize rejections and resubmittals.

1.8.2.2. For variations that include design changes or some material or product substitutions, the Government may require an evaluation and analysis by a licensed professional engineer hired by the contractor.

1.8.2.3. Specifically point out variations from contract requirements in a variation submittal. Failure to point out variations may cause the Government to require rejection and removal of such work at no additional cost to the Government.

1.8.3. Proposing Variations

1.8.3.1. When proposing variation, deliver a submittal, clearly marked as a "VARIATION" to the Contracting Officer, with documentation illustrating the nature and features of the variation including any necessary technical submittals and why the variation is desirable and

Section 01 33 00 21 beneficial to Government. If lower cost is a benefit, also include an estimate of the cost savings. In addition to documentation required for variation, include the submittals required for the item. Clearly mark the proposed variation in all documentation.

1.8.3.2. The Contracting Officer will indicate an approval or disapproval of the variation request; and if not approved as submitted, will indicate the Government's reasons therefore.

Any work done before such approval is received is performed at the Contractor's risk."

1.8.3.3. Specifically point out variations from contract requirements in a variation submittal. Failure to point out variations may cause the Government to require rejection and removal of such work at no additional cost to the Government.

1.8.4. Warranting that Variations are Compatible: When delivering a variation for approval, the Contractor warrants that this contract has been reviewed to establish that the variation, if incorporated, will be compatible with other elements of work.

1.8.5. Review Schedule Extension: In addition to the normal submittal review period, a period of 14 days will be allowed for the Government to consider submittals with variations.

1.9. SCHEDULING

1.9.1. Schedule and submit concurrently product data and shop drawings covering component items forming a system or items that are interrelated. Submit pertinent certifications at the same time.

1.9.2. No delay damages or time extensions will be allowed for time lost in late submittals. Allow an additional ten days for review and approval of submittals for food service equipment and refrigeration and HVAC control systems.

1.9.3. Coordinate scheduling, sequencing, preparing, and processing of submittals with performance of work so that work will not be delayed by submittal processing. The Contractor is responsible for additional time required for Government reviews resulting from required resubmittals. The review period for each resubmittal is the same as for the initial submittal.

1.9.4. Submittals required by the contract documents are listed on the submittal register.

1.9.4.1. If a submittal is listed in the submittal register but does not pertain to the contract work, the Contractor is to include the submittal in the register and annotate it "N/A" with a brief explanation.

1.9.4.2. Approval by the Contracting Officer does not relieve the Contractor of supplying submittals required by the contract documents but that have been omitted from the register or marked "N/A."

1.9.5. Resubmit the submittal register and annotate it monthly with actual submission and approval dates. When all items on the register have been fully approved, no further resubmittal is required.

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