W911SA21B2003 Attachment 2 Specifications Amended 3-30-21.pdf
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This document outlines specifications for replacing HVAC systems at Building 1792 at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin under solicitation number W911SA21B2003 from the Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort McCoy. The specifications require providing a dedicated outdoor air handling unit, pumps, fan coils, gas fired unit heaters, heat recovery units, condensing units and remote condenser on roof, radiant ceiling panels, pumps, gas fired boilers, cabinet unit heaters, de-stratification fans, damper actuators, duct heaters, piping, ductwork, insulation, humidity sensors, overflow drain with sensors, underground refrigerant piping, compression tanks, air separator, and all connected electrical and controls equipment. The contractor must also install new natural gas fuel piping from the new gas meter to all new gas-fired equipment units. Work must be completed by December 23, 2021 and include all inspections, testing and verification, and corrective actions.
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March 2021 Building 1792 Replace HVAC Systems
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
BUILDING 1792
REPLACE HVAC SYSTEMS
PROJECT NAME: BUILDING 1792 REPLACE HVAC
SYSTEMS, FORT MCCOY, WI
PROJECT NUMBER: 1868
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SECTION 00 01 10
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Number Section Title
00 01 10 Table of Contents
DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01 10 10 General Requirements 01 12 10 Contract Considerations 01 33 00 Submittals 01 35 26 Special Safety Requirements 01 42 13 Industry Standard Abbreviations and Codes 01 57 19 Environmental Controls
DIVISION 2 - EXISTING CONDITIONS
02 41 19 Selective Building Demolition 02 80 01 Hazardous Material Abatement
DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE (NOT USED)
DIVISION 4 – MASONRY (NOT USED)
DIVISION 5 – METALS (NOT USED)
DIVISION 6 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES (NOT USED)
DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
DIVISION 8 – OPENINGS (NOT USED)
DIVISION 9 – FINISHES
09 29 00 Gypsum Board Systems 09 51 10 Suspended Acoustical Ceiling 09 91 23 Interior Repainting
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DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES (NOT USED)
DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)
DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)
DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION (NOT USED)
DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING (NOT USED)
DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
23 00 10 Mechanical General Provisions 23 05 23 General Duty Valves for HVAC Piping 23 05 40 Supports and Anchors 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing 23 07 00 Mechanical Insulation 23 09 13 HVAC Instrumentation 23 09 23 Direct Digital Controls 23 09 93 Automatic Control Sequences 23 11 23 Natural Gas Piping 23 21 16 Hydronic Piping Specialties 23 31 13 Ductwork 23 33 00 Duct Accessories 23 37 13 Diffusers, Registers and Grilles 23 52 10 HW Heating Boilers 23 55 00 Fuel Fired Heaters 23 62 13 Air Cooled Condensing Units 23 81 19 Indoor DOAS Units 23 81 26 Ductless Split System Air Conditioners 23 81 29 Variable Refrigerant Flow HVAC Systems 23 82 29 Radiant Ceiling Panels
DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL
26 05 00 Basic Electrical Requirements 26 05 19 Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Conduit 26 05 34 Boxes 26 05 53 Identification for Electrical Systems 26 13 01 Enclosed Switches 26 27 26 Wiring Devices
DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS
27 10 00 Voice and Data Communication Cabling
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DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY (NOT USED)
DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK (NOT USED)
DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS (NOT USED)
DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES (NOT USED)
DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)
DIVISION 43 - PROCESS GAS AND LIQUID HANDLING, PURIFICATION, AND
STORAGE EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)
Attachment A Material Certification Letter
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 01 10 10
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY OF THE WORK
A. GENERAL
1. Provide all work, labor, equipment and materials in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, statutes, codes, and ordnances.
2. Provide all work, labor, equipment and materials in compliance with 100% design Specifications and Drawings. The 100% design Specifications and Drawings are provided by the Government and form part of the Contract documents. All references to Specifications and Drawings are equivalent to the 100% design Specifications and Drawings provided by the Government.
3. Provide daily cleaning of construction areas including disposal of refuse and debris.
4. Provide storage and secure all property, materials, equipment, tools and items at the end of each work day. Storage must be offsite unless a written request for on-site storage is approved by the COR.
5. Construction Schedule: Provide phasing of all work, labor, installations, inspections, testing and verification, and final corrective actions in compliance with scheduling requirements as specified herein. This project has a construction completion date of December 23, 2021. The construction phase must be completed on or before December 23, 2021 including all on-site work, installations, inspections, testing and verification, start-up and commissioning, and corrective actions. The facility will be vacant during the construction phase. The construction phase starts on or after September 7, 2021 and ends on or before December 23, 2021.
a. All occupied interior and exterior areas of the facility are not available for any type of construction work prior to September 7, 2021.
b. Unoccupied exterior areas may be available for preparatory work on or after 15 May 2021 at the discretion of the COR (this preparatory work may include stubbing up the new natural gas line). Unoccupied exterior areas are defined as the exterior mechanical rooms (exterior access only), the adjacent mechanical shed structure, and the unoccupied grassy area in between the main mechanical room and the mechanical shed where the natural gas line is to be installed. Preparatory work in unoccupied exterior areas must not interfere or disrupt in any way the Child Youth Services activities and operations in all occupied interior and exterior areas, and must not block any parking areas, exits and entrances, walkways, and egress paths.
c. The Contractor must coordinate the work and scheduling through the COR to comply with all requirements as specified herein.
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d. During all phases of construction, the Contractor must not block traffic, parking areas, exits and entrances, walkways, and emergency egress paths.
6. Existing security cameras shall not be removed or modified by contractor. Any work associated with cameras and security system shall be coordinated with COR.
7. The Contractor is required to schedule and conduct a Pre-Construction Conference meeting a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to the start of construction. The Pre- Construction Conference meeting must include the COR and facility representative in addition to contractor personnel.
8. If final acceptance does not occur on or before the required construction completion date of December 23, 2021 then liquidated damages may be applicable in accordance with the liquidated damaged clause.
B. REMOVAL WORK: Provide demolition of all equipment units and items identified for removal as indicated on Drawings and as identified in Specifications, and provide proper disposal off post at Contractor's expense including but not limited to:
1. Ceiling mounted items where required for the removal of mechanical systems and electrical equipment (suspended ceiling tiles, grids, and light fixtures). Provide salvage and storage of all ceiling mounted items for re-installation and re-use.
Note: Do not remove or modify security cameras.
a. Any existing damaged items shall be reported to COR and documented prior to removal.
2. Mechanical systems as indicated on Drawings including heating recovery units (HRUs), fan coil units (FCUs), ceiling mounted cassette unit (CMC-4), condensing units (CUs), damper actuators, electric unit heaters (UHs), electric duct heaters (EDHs), air handling unit (OAU-1), ductwork, devices, appurtenances, and connected components.
3. Electrical connections, equipment, devices and wiring.
C. NEW WORK: Contractor shall provide all work, labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, coordination, and supervision necessary to perform the work under this contract for complete, useable systems including but not limited to:
1. Dedicated outdoor air handling unit, pumps, fan coils, gas fired unit heaters, heat recovery units, condensing units and remote condenser on roof, radiant ceiling panels, pumps, gas fired boilers, cabinet unit heaters, de-stratification fans, damper actuators, duct heaters, piping, ductwork, insulation, humidity sensors, overflow drain with sensors, underground refrigerant piping, compression tanks, air separator, and all connected electrical and controls equipment, breakers, devices, switches, conduits, wiring, appurtenances and connected components.
2. Re-install all suspended ceiling items including but not limited to ceiling tiles, grids, and light fixtures, and provide relocation of smoke detector identified for re-use.
3. Provide complete interoperability and compatibility with existing and new building systems including devices and controls.
4. Natural Gas Fuel Piping: Provide new natural gas (NG) fuel piping in compliance with Specifications and as indicated Drawings, and Xcel Energy requirements.
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a. Xcel Energy will provide a new NG service lateral and gas meter. DPW Energy Branch will cover the costs only for the new service lateral and meter provided by Xcel Energy.
b. The Contractor must provide NG fuel piping extending from the new gas meter to all new gas-fired equipment units including preparatory work and stub ups, support, appurtenances, inspection and testing, documentation, and connections at Contractor's expense.
c. The Contractor must provide inspection of new NG piping and installation, and provide required Xcel Energy inspection documentation prior to coordinating final metering and gas service connections. Coordinate work through the DPW COR and Xcel Energy for final connections.
d. The Contractor must use the Xcel Energy Inspection Form in Part 5 of this Section to comply with utility inspection documentation requirements. All inspections of fuel piping must be performed by a currently licensed master plumber, and the same master plumber performing the inspections must also complete the required Xcel Energy Inspection Form.
D. REPAIR WORK: Contractor shall provide all tools, labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and supervision necessary to perform repairs and restoration or replacement work under this contract including but not limited to:
1. Provide repairs of walls, floors and surfaces to match existing materials and finishes. Provide appropriate firestop at penetrations. Provide repairs of walls and surfaces using matching materials for all openings or gaps larger than ¼” width.
2. Repair any existing surfaces, equipment, utilities, structures, and features disturbed, damaged or altered during any phase of work to match existing materials and finishes, utilities, structures and features.
3. Repair landscaping features damaged or altered during any phase of work to match existing landscaping features including plants, grass, lawns, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
4. Repair vehicle ruts. Level the ruts, place topsoil, and seed the disturbed areas in compliance with Specifications.
5. Repair and reinstall structures designated for temporary removal during the work including survey monuments, bench marks, reference points, and improvements.
6. Provide repair and restoration to original condition or replacement as determined by the KO for any damage that occurs during any phase of work to meet requirements as specified herein and at Contractor’s expense.
E. TEMPORARY RELOCATION: Facility representatives will provide removal and/or temporary relocation of existing moveable furniture as necessary for the completion of work. Non-moveable and extremely heavy or difficult to move furniture must remain in place.
F. PROTECTION
1. Exterior Protection: Provide protection of existing buildings, structures, utilities, improvements, vegetation and property during all phases of work.
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a. Provide safety and protection measures in all areas of work to meet requirements including safeguarding against injury and to prevent damage to existing buildings, structures, utilities, improvements, vegetation, and property.
b. During all phases of work, provide protection against damage as specified herein for all of the following:
(1) Buildings and all types of property.
(2) Structures (all types including survey monuments, bench marks, and reference points).
(3) Utilities (all types of utilities, both above ground and underground).
(4) Improvements (all types including fencing, sidewalks, paved areas, roads and curbs).
(5) Vegetation (all types including landscaping, plants, grass, lawns, flowers, trees, and shrubs).
c. Damage may include unnecessary cutting, breaking, bruising, or smothering by equipment or parking of vehicles.
d. Protective measures shall include barriers, signage, coverings, temporary fencing, or other similar types of protection to meet protection and safety requirements.
2. Interior Protection: Provide protection for all existing finishes, built in equipment, and materials that cannot be moved out of work areas.
G. SUBMITTALS. Provide submittals in compliance with Section 01 33 00 including Part 4 Schedule of Material Submittals and in compliance with Specifications.
H. EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS. Contractor must verify all existing site conditions prior to ordering equipment, materials and supplies, and prior to the start of construction.
1.02 FACILITIES
A. Building 1792 will be occupied until September 7, 2021 and then re-occupied on December 24, 2021.
B. Access: The Contractor and all subcontractors must coordinate access and work through the DPW COR. Contractor and employees must not disturb occupants.
1.03 ABBREVIATIONS
A. “KO” = Contracting Officer.
B. “COR” = Contracting Officer’s Representative.
C. Industry Standard Abbreviations: Refer to Specification Section 01 42 13.
1.04 TEMPORARY UTILITIES AND FACILITIES
A. General: The Contractor must provide temporary utilities and temporary construction facilities unless otherwise stated herein.
B. Power: There is 120VAC, 60 Hz electricity and lighting currently in the building(s) and available for use. Contractor must provide means of extending power from an existing
March 2021 Building 1792 Replace HVAC Systems 01 10 10 - 5 source to desired point of use. This electricity used will be provided by the Government at no cost to the Contractor.
1. For all power outages and any power requirements beyond the available supply, the Contractor must provide temporary power using an appropriately sized portable generator system or a temporary power pole, and maintain power for the duration of each outage and as required for the completion of work. The Contractor is responsible for the cost of the temporary power including generator and fuel and/or temporary power pole. If the Contractor provides a temporary power pole, the cost of electricity will be provided by the Government at no cost to the Contractor. The Contractor shall contact Xcel Energy for temporary power.
C. Temporary Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation:
1. For all heating, cooling and ventilation outages: The Contractor must provide temporary heating, cooling and ventilation systems and equipment in areas affected by outages to protect facility systems, equipment, and contents against freezing and environmentally related types of damage.
2. The Contractor must provide and maintain all temporary systems and equipment required to maintain acceptable environmental conditions during all outages and the construction phase. Remove upon completion of work at the expense of the Contractor. Coordinate temporary systems and equipment through the COR.
3. Government provided electricity will not be used for heating.
D. Temporary Telephone Service
1. If the Contractor requires phone service for this project, the Contractor must contact the phone company business office:
Century Telephone 205 5th Avenue LaCrosse, Wisconsin 54601
(800) 872-4017
2. The Contractor shall pay for all telephone installation, maintenance, removal, and usage charges.
3. The Contractor is responsible for providing and paying for any and all subcontractor’s telephone usage and calls.
4. Existing telephones owned or rented by the Government will not be used by the Contractor under any circumstances.
E. Temporary Water
1. Contractor shall provide an electronic written request for temporary water supply to Fort McCoy DPW (Directorate of Public Works).
2. Water for construction purposes will be furnished by the Government and will be available from an existing water connection in areas where work is scheduled to be performed. Capacity is estimated to be not less than 10 GPM at 45 psi. Water is city water quality and contains sodium hypochlorite.
3. The Contractor shall provide anti-siphon and backflow prevention devices on all temporary water connections at Contractor’s expense. Proof of certification is required.
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4. Contractor shall not cause water to be wasted or left running when not in use.
Contractor shall repair leaks immediately. Freeze protection shall be provided by the Contractor at all times when freezing is possible.
F. Temporary Sanitary Facilities
1. Existing sanitary facilities in Government buildings shall not be used by the Contractor’s personnel.
2. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing temporary toilet and sanitary facilities at Contractor’s expense. The Contractor shall pay rental fees and cleaning charges, and shall remove the facilities promptly when the project is completed.
3. The COR or Construction Inspector shall approve the site location for all temporary sanitary facilities.
4. Contractor shall maintain all such temporary sanitary facilities in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
G. Barriers and Fences
1. Contractor shall provide, install, maintain, and remove suitable barriers to prevent public entry and to protect the work site.
2. Barrier location / layout shall be coordinated and walked through with COR and Fire Safety personal to ensure that proper exiting and overall safety of building occupants is maintained.
3. Such barriers shall be erected to provide a safety barrier around such portions of the project that could cause injury or destruction of property and to provide general security for the affected project site.
4. Materials to be used are at the Contractor’s option and expense.
5. Barriers and fence shall be posted with appropriate warning signs. Place warning signs at the construction area perimeter designating the presence of construction hazards requiring unauthorized persons to keep out. Signs must be placed on all sides of the project, with at least one sign every 300 feet. All points of entry shall have signs designating the construction site as a hard hat area.
6. Fencing shall be provided along the construction site at all open excavations and tunnels to control access by unauthorized people. Fencing must be installed to restrain a lateral force of at least 200 pounds.
H. Security
1. The Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, and equipment to protect the project site from theft and vandalism.
2. Existing Government buildings and facilities shall be protected by the Contractor during the contract when the work involves openings into existing Government buildings. The degree of protection shall not be less than what currently exists.
3. The Contractor shall provide temporary doors, locks, and barricades to prevent unauthorized access to the construction site and existing buildings.
4. Storage of all types of equipment, tools, construction materials, and personal property is at the risk of the Contractor.
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I. Access Roads and Parking Areas
1. Contractor’s private vehicles shall be parked at locations designated by the COR.
2. All construction vehicles and Contractor’s private vehicles will be parked in an orderly manner at all times and will not block normal traffic in the area. Private vehicles belonging to the contract personnel will be parked in designated parking areas and in no case on grass areas, adjacent to buildings, or along streets.
3. Contractor is responsible for any snow removal required for access or site work.
J. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures
1. The Contractor and all associated subcontractors and subcontractor’s employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. The contractor and all associated subcontractors' employees shall also comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. The Government may require monthly participation in the Installation Random Antiterrorism Program.
K. Contractors Requiring Common Access Card (CAC)
1. Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI.
L. Traffic Work
1. In the event that parking areas or spots are blocked, provide coordination, signage, and traffic management in compliance with Fort McCoy requirements. Coordinate blocking and use of parking areas or spots through the COR.
M. Waste Reporting
1. The Army has established the requirement for a 50% minimum diversion rate by weight of C&D waste from landfill disposal. In order to achieve those results, the Contractor shall submit a solid waste management plan as a required submittal for
March 2021 Building 1792 Replace HVAC Systems 01 10 10 - 8 projects costing over $100,000. At a minimum, the solid waste plan shall include the anticipated waste streams and disposal/recycling facilities. No work shall begin until the Contractor has an approved plan.
2. The Contractor shall submit reports to the Contracting Officer quantifying the total pounds of hazardous, universal, recycled, and non-regulated waste disposed of during the duration of the contract. Contractor shall also submit material(s) disposal location(s).
3. Reporting shall be specific to the month in which waste was disposed of and separated per waste type for Fort McCoy’s reporting requirements.
4. Reporting for recycled waste shall also be specific to how much revenue the Contractor received for each type of recycled material.
N. Refuse Disposal and Recycling
1. Provide all solid waste disposal associated with this contract including but not limited to the container delivery, removal, and disposal fees. Items included under this Section are all solid wastes as defined by Wisconsin State Statute 289.01 (33).
These items shall be disposed in a licensed sanitary landfill or recycling center in compliance with State of Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter NR500 series.
2. The Contractor is allowed to use Fort McCoy recycling facilities for concrete, mixed paper, plastics (PETE#1 and HDPE#2), cardboard, trees/woody waste, metals, and aluminum cans. If materials are recycled at Fort McCoy, provide all labor and delivery to the designated recycling facilities. Materials shall be weighed and weigh slips provided to the COR to receive credit toward the 50% requirement in “Waste Reporting” above. Materials not weighed can be delivered to the designated recycling facilities, but the material will not count toward the 50% waste reporting requirement.
3. Provide for the recycling of all other construction/demolition debris including drywall, lumber, reinforcing steel, piping, wiring, brick, plaster, wall board, roofing material, insulation, plumbing fixtures, doors, and windows to the greatest extent possible. Utilize only licensed recycling facilities.
4. Provide a certificate of recycling for universal waste as defined in Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter NR600.
O. Material Sales
1. Materials shall not be stockpiled for sale purposes on Post.
2. Public advertised sales of materials will not be permitted on Post.
3. Prior arranged sale of materials may be permitted on Post.
1.05 QUALITY CONTROL
A. The Contractor is responsible for quality control and shall establish and maintain an effective quality control system in compliance with the Contract Clause titled “Inspection of Construction.” The Contractor must provide a Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan to cover all construction operations (both onsite and offsite) in compliance with requirements as specified herein including work by subcontractors, fabricators, and suppliers, and key the CQC plan to the proposed construction sequence. The CQC plan shall identify personnel, procedures, control, instructions, tests, records, and forms to be
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B. All plumbing work shall be performed by a state certified journeyman plumber. All plumbing work shall be supervised full time on site by a state certified Master plumber.
Proof of current certification is required. The cost of the work shall include all State permit fees and approval for the installation of backflow prevention devices.
C. All electrical work and electrical apprentices shall be supervised full time on site and at all times during the work by a state certified journeyman electrician. Electrical apprentices shall be in a recognized electrical apprenticeship training program. All electrical work shall be overseen by a state certified Master electrician. Proof of current state certification is required prior to the start of construction. The cost of the work shall include all State permit fees and approval for the installation of electrical equipment and devices.
D. Submit product data prior to ordering products and prior to the start of construction. Obtain approval of all items for installation prior to the start of construction. Provide product data submittals for all products indicated or specified for installation. Product data includes shop drawings, manufacturer warranty, certifications, and documentation. Refer to Specification Section 01 33 00 Submittals.
E. All work associated with air-conditioning refrigerant shall be conducted by an Air- Conditioning Refrigerant Institute Certified Technician; Type-Universal. All work shall also be conducted in accordance with Federal Law “40 CFR Part 82 subpart F and Parts 273, 279, and 761” and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency “Clean Air Act (1990) Section 608” and all EPA final regulations associated with section 608.
F. Testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB) work must be performed by an independent testing agency that specializes in air and hydronic balancing and testing, and testing agency personnel performing the TAB work must be AABC or NEBB certified with a minimum of three (3) years documented work experience in balancing HVAC systems in compliance with Section 23 05 93.
1.06 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS (ALL TYPES)
A. References are made in these Specifications to published laws, codes, standards, regulations, ordnances, and specifications, and to manufacturers’ societies, associations, and other standards. All references are included in these Specifications as if written in their entirety.
B. Where referenced documents are not specified by date, the most recent edition published as of the bid or proposal request date shall apply. UFC design guides set a minimum requirement for each standard that may be exceeded by a more recent standard as referenced in specification sections.
C. UFC 4-010-01 DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings.
1.07 MANUFACTURER’S PUBLISHED DATA AND MANUALS
A. Provide all product data documentation in compliance with each specification for the specific item of equipment and Section 01 33 00 Submittals.
B. Provide one (1) PDF copy of each type of product data documentation for all items of equipment including complete catalog ordering nomenclature sheet, instructions and checklists, shop drawings, and manuals.
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C. Provide one (1) PDF copy of equipment maintenance and operation manuals for all new equipment including CT cabinet, meter socket, main distribution panel, safety disconnect switches, and devices.
D. Drawings:
1. Shop drawings including equipment dimensions, materials and schematics.
2. Supplement product data with drawings as necessary to clearly illustrate:
a. Relations of component parts of equipment and systems.
b. Control and flow diagrams.
3. Coordinate drawings with the information in project record documents to assure correct illustration of completed installation.
E. Written text, as required to supplement product data for the particular installation:
1. Organize in consistent format under separate headings for different procedures.
2. Provide logical sequence of instructions for each procedure.
F. Content, for each unit of equipment and system, as appropriate:
1. Description of unit and component parts;
a. Function, normal operating characteristics, and limiting conditions.
b. Performance curves, engineering data, and test results.
c. Complete nomenclature and commercial number of replaceable parts.
2. Operating procedures;
a. Start-up, break-in, routine, and normal operating instructions.
b. Regulation, control, stopping, shut-down, and emergency instructions.
c. Summer and winter operating instructions.
d. Special operating instructions.
3. Maintenance procedures;
a. Routine operations.
b. Guide to “Trouble-Shooting.”
c. Disassemble, repair, and reassemble.
d. Alignment, adjusting, and checking.
4. Servicing and lubrication schedule including a list of required lubricants.
5. Manufacturer’s printed operating and maintenance instructions.
6. Description of sequence of operations by control manufacturer.
7. Original manufacturer’s parts list, illustrations, assembly drawings, and diagrams required for maintenance:
a. Predicted life of parts subject to wear.
b. Items recommended to be stocked as spare parts.
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8. As-installed control diagrams by controls manufacturer.
9. Each Contractor’s coordination drawings:
a. As-installed color coded piping diagrams.
b. As-installed color coded electrical and systems diagrams.
10. Charts of valve tag numbers, with location and function of each valve.
11. List of manufacturer’s spare parts, manufacturer’s current prices, and recommended quantities to be maintained in storage.
12. Other data as required under pertinent sections of specifications.
G. Provide and prepare additional data upon request of the KO or COR as needed for the training of Government or maintenance personnel.
1.08 DELIVERY AND STORAGE
A. Contractor must ensure that all equipment, materials, and items for installation are stored in an environment that will not cause rusting, warping, staining, or any type of damage or physical breakage.
B. All work, labor and equipment required for loading, unloading, transporting, and moving materials shall be provided by the Contractor.
C. Storage buildings will not be provided by the Government.
D. If onsite storage is required, the Contractor must submit a written request to the COR for a designated storage area at or near the facility. If approved, the Contractor is not authorized to use any other area outside of the designated storage area as directed by the COR for the storage of materials, equipment, tools, property, and other items. The Contractor, and all contractor and subcontractor employees, are responsible to secure all types of personal property, materials, equipment, tools and items at all times.
1.09 TRAILERS OR STORAGE BUILDINGS, INCLUDING OFFICE TRAILERS
A. Trailers or storage buildings will be permitted, where space is available, subject to the approval of the COR. All costs for trailers or storage buildings including loading, unloading, installation, delivery, removal and transportation are the Contractor’s responsibility.
B. The trailers or buildings shall be in good condition, free from visible damage, rust, and deterioration, and meet all applicable safety requirements. Trailers shall be roadworthy and comply with all appropriate State and local vehicle requirements. Failure to maintain storage trailers or buildings to these standards shall result in the removal of non-complying units at the Contractor's expense.
C. A sign not smaller than 2-feet by 2-feet shall be conspicuously placed on the trailer depicting the company name, business phone number, and emergency phone number.
D. Trailers shall be anchored to resist high winds and must meet applicable state and local standards for anchoring mobile trailers.
E. Provide metal or fiberglass skirting completely around office trailers within thirty (30) calendar days of trailer installation on the lot and after receipt of approval from the COR.
F. Grass and weeds shall be cut weekly or as needed to a height not to exceed three inches.
Trash shall be picked up and disposed of properly on a daily basis.
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G. The Contractor shall be responsible for the installation and removal of all temporary utility connections at no cost to the Government.
1.10 STORAGE SITE
A. All stored materials must be stacked or arranged to protect against damage in compliance with manufacturer’s published data and recommendations. Storage equipment and materials must be neatly stacked at all times.
B. Trash shall be picked up and properly disposed of on a daily basis.
C. Grass and weeds shall be cut on a regular basis to a height not to exceed three inches. In the Cantonment, uncut height shall not exceed 6 inches. Outside the Cantonment, uncut height shall not exceed 12 inches.
D. Welding equipment shall be handled and stored in compliance with applicable regulations.
E. Fire extinguishers shall be provided where flammable liquids are stored.
1.11 SCHEDULING AND COORDINATING WORK
A. Contractor shall submit the proposed construction schedule in compliance with the FAR clause entitled Schedule for Construction Contracts and in compliance with Specification Section 01 33 00 Submittals. Attached to the construction schedule shall be a horizontal bar chart with a separate line for each major portion of work, identifying the first work day of each week. Distribute copies of the approved schedule to the project site file, subcontractors, suppliers, and other concerned parties.
1. The Contractor shall prepare and submit a project schedule in the form of a Gantt Chart for review within twenty (20) calendar days of award and an updated project schedule for review a minimum of five (5) calendar days prior to the Pre-construction Conference (pre-con) meeting. Each project schedule shall show at a minimum the critical path, float, owner of float, milestones, baseline, elements of work, and duration of each significant element of work. The Contractor shall obtain approval for the project schedule prior to the start of construction.
2. The Contractor shall maintain the original schedule/Gantt Chart throughout the life of the project and show actual schedule achievement in tandem with the original schedule and shall update the approved schedule bi-weekly to display time gained or lost against the original schedule. If in the opinion of the Contracting Officer the Contractor falls behind the approved schedule, the Contractor shall take steps necessary to improve progress, including those steps that may be required by the Contracting Officer, without additional cost to the Government. The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to increase the number of shifts, overtime operations, days of work, and/or the amount of construction plant, and to submit for approval any supplementary schedule or schedules in chart form as the Contracting Officer deems necessary to demonstrate how the approved increased effort shall regain the original schedule of progress. FAR 52.236-15
B. The Contractor shall be specifically responsible for the coordination of all phases of work under this contract within the approved construction schedule and in compliance with Specifications. This facility will be vacant during the construction period (starting 7 September 2021 and ending 23 December 2021). The Contractor must provide preparation, scheduling, and coordination for all installations, testing, and work as specified herein and in compliance with associated Specifications. The Contractor must provide cleaning of
March 2021 Building 1792 Replace HVAC Systems 01 10 10 - 13 work areas at end of each work day. Utility services must be maintained to all occupied areas of building during construction.
C. The Contractor may be required to allow Government personnel or other Contractors to carry out work within the work site. All such work must be scheduled and coordinated through the COR.
D. The Contractor shall provide a phone number and address where a key, and/or approval, to enter may be obtained for the work sites during the work day for times when the Contractor may not be at the work site.
E. Outages: Unscheduled outages are not authorized. Scheduled outages shall be shown on the schedule provided. Emergency utility outages shall be reviewed by the Contracting Officer/Inspector prior to the start of the utility outage. Expenses and damages caused by unscheduled or unapproved utility outages shall be at Contractor's expense.
1. For all outages, provide an advance written notification (electronic and hard copy) to the KO a minimum of ten (10) calendar days prior to the start of the proposed outage. Written notification must include the date of each proposed outage; type and purpose of each outage; a list of all impacted systems during the outage; full name of on-site outage supervisor with contact information, and the estimated duration of outage.
2. The Contractor shall provide advance coordination for all outages with Fort McCoy DPW and all impacted utilities in compliance with Specifications and as specified herein.
1.12 WARRANTIES
A. All systems, materials and workmanship shall be warranted by the Contractor for a period of not less than one year from the date of final acceptance by the Government, except when longer warranties are required from the Contractor as stated in each specification section.
B. All manufacturer warranties for new equipment, materials and connected components must comply with Specifications.
C. For products and materials that are normally warranted by the manufacturer or supplier for more than one year, the Contractor shall provide the Government with a written warranty, or certification, indicating the Manufacturer’s or the supplier’s warranty terms and conditions.
D. The Contractor shall populate and submit a Warranty Item Tracking spreadsheet for materials and workmanship cover under Paragraph 1.12 A. The Contractor shall use PART 4 WARRANTY ITEM TRACKING SHEET located at the end of this Section as a template to prepare and populate the warranty item tracking spreadsheet submittal. The spreadsheet shall include all major equipment units and products for installation and project work, and each equipment product provided with an extended warranty equipment. Extended warranty shall be defined as anything beyond one calendar year from the Beneficial Occupancy Date. Item information will include the following: warranty item, equipment description, make, model, serial number, capacity, capacity unit of measure, warranty start date, warranty length, and scheduled maintenance to meet warranty requirements.
1.13 CONTRACT SUPERINTENDANT
A. Per FAR 52.236-6, at all times during the performance of this contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly superintend the work or assign
March 2021 Building 1792 Replace HVAC Systems 01 10 10 - 14 and have on the work a competent superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, has authority to act for the Contractor, and shall be on-site during any activity being performed on the work site.
1. The Contractor shall provide written designation of a qualified person as the Superintendent five (5) working days before the Preconstruction Meeting.
2. The Contractor shall provide documentation demonstrating the experience and ability of the Contractor's Superintendent submission to successfully manage a contract with a value from between $500,000 to $1,000,000 and of scope similar in complexity to this project. Selectee shall have no less than five years of successful experience in direct supervision of major construction for a General Contractor.
3. The Government reserves the right to reject the Contractor's selection of Superintendent based upon that selectee's qualifications and level, type, depth, scope, or length of experience.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 EXISTING EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
A. Equipment and materials to be demolished:
1. All equipment units, materials, devices, appurtenances and components identified for demolition and removal from existing facilities and areas shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to remove completely from Fort McCoy.
2. Under limited conditions and as specified on the plans, deliver scrap metal/materials to a location designated by the COR. Contractor will be responsible for hauling all demolished materials to the designated locations.
B. Existing materials may only be reused/relocated as specifically allowed per the contract drawings and specifications.
2.02 NEW EQUIPMENT, POWER, APPURTENANCES, AND MATERIALS
A. All new equipment, materials and connected components must be the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of those products and all products for installation must comply with requirements of Specifications. Each product for installation must have a minimum history of five years of dependable and satisfactory use.
B. All new equipment, materials and connected components shall be of the latest type or model currently being produced by the manufacturer.
C. All products of the same type shall be from the same manufacturer including all integrated or internal components.
D. Seconds, refurbished, or otherwise substandard equipment, materials and components are prohibited on Fort McCoy and are not authorized for installation. Equipment units not manufactured within one year of the contract award date are not authorized for installation.
E. For submittal requirements, refer to Specifications including but not limited to Section 01 33 00. For all new equipment units and materials, provide manufacturer catalog order sheet with complete nomenclature for Government review (with product data submittals).
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PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSPECTION
A. The Contractor shall not begin successive phases of work until an inspection has been completed and the work is accepted by the COR. Notify the COR forty eight (48) hours prior to completing a phase requiring inspection.
1. Any work that will be covered by successive work must be inspected prior to performing successive work.
2. Work to be covered includes, but is not limited to, underground utilities, utilities located behind walls, and work located below finish floors.
B. When the Contractor considers the work complete, submit written certification confirming:
1. Contract documents have been reviewed.
2. All project submittals have been completed and submitted for review including construction redlines properly completed on asbuilt drawings.
3. Work has been inspected by the Contractor for compliance with the contract.
4. Equipment and systems have been tested, balanced, and adjusted for proper operations.
5. Work is complete and ready for final inspection.
6. Contractor shall provide a requested date for punch list inspection to the Contracting Officer, in writing, not less than seven (7) working days prior to the proposed date of inspection. Punch list inspections shall be scheduled and conducted to ensure compliance with the contract completion date.
C. The COR will coordinate with the members of the inspection party and establish the punch list inspection date.
1. Should the COR consider the work incomplete or defective, a written punch list of deficiencies will be provided to the Contractor from the Contracting Officer.
2. The Contractor will be given ten calendar days to remedy all deficiencies and complete corrective actions, unless otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer.
3. The Contractor shall provide a second written certification after remedy of all deficiencies is complete and request re-inspection to be scheduled not later than the ten (10) calendar days from the date of certification, unless otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer. This re-inspection shall also be completed during the contract performance period to be in compliance with the Contract.
4. If any further re-inspections are required the Contractor may be charged the additional cost of the inspections.
5. Final acceptance of the work occurs upon the Contracting Officer’s acceptance of the work subsequent to successful final inspection by the COR and receipt of all contract requirements.
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6. If final acceptance does not occur prior to the required construction completion date as specified herein, then liquidated damages may be applicable in accordance with the liquidated damaged clause.
D. If the Government requires beneficial occupancy of the facility prior to completion of the work by the Contractor, an inspection shall be conducted by the COR to determine whether the completed work meets requirements, to document all deficiencies and any work that is not complete, and to accept completed work that meets all requirements without any deficiencies. The Contractor will then complete the remaining work and correct all deficiencies.
3.02 TRANSITIONS FROM EXISTING TO NEW WORK
A. When new work abuts or finishes flush with existing work, make a smooth transition.
Patched work shall match existing adjacent work in texture and appearance.
B. When finished surfaces are cut in such a way that a smooth transition with new work is not possible, terminate existing surface along a straight line at a natural line of division and provide trim appropriate to the finished surface.
3.03 TESTING AND VERIFICATION
A. Provide all installations, inspections, tests, verifications, commissioning, documentation, and submittals as specified herein and in compliance with Specifications.
B. After installations of new equipment and materials are completed, the Contractor shall provide and conduct pre-start up visual inspections, functionality and operating tests, and verifications in compliance with Specifications and as specified herein.
C. Tests must demonstrate that the installation, performance, operation, and other testing requirements of Specifications have been met. Tests shall be performed in the presence of the COR.
D. Contractor must provide all work in compliance with the manufacturer’ published data and instructions including pre-operation checks, startup checklist and procedures, inspections, operational checks, and verifications.
E. Provide submittals of all test results with test data.
3.04 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
A. Provide removal and proper disposal of all hazardous waste encountered during the work in compliance with local, state and federal laws, statutes and regulations.
3.05 HOT WORK PERMIT
A. Hot work permits are required for all work activities which generate or have the potential to generate heat, sparks, or open flames such as abrasive blasting, burning, brazing, cutting, grinding, powder-actuated tools, hot riveting, soldering, thawing, activities, welding, or any similar operations capable of initiating fires or explosions.
B. The Contractor must obtain a hot work permits prior to performing any of the activities described in Paragraph 3.05 A. Hot work permits may be obtained from the Fire Department in Building 1680. The non-emergency telephone number is 608-388-4151.
C. The Contractor must provide a copy of all hot work permits in compliance with Section 01 33 00.
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3.06 CLEANING
A. During Construction:
1. The Contractor shall keep work and storage areas clean at all times, and shall provide daily cleaning to keep work areas clean and free from accumulations of refuse and waste materials. The Contractor shall ensure all affected areas are “broom clean” at the end of each work day. Before completing the work, the Contractor shall remove from the work and premises all types of rubbish, tools, scaffolding, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the government.
Upon completing the work, the Contractor shall leave the work area in a fully cleaned, neat, and orderly condition, satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. FAR 52.236-12
B. Dust Control
1. Clean interior spaces prior to the start of finish coatings and continue cleaning on an as-needed basis until work is finished.
2. Schedule operations so that dust…
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